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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1939
Page
4
The article laments abandoning the exercise of our constitutional right to pursuit of happiness and criticizes the excessive energy spent on a fruitless chase. It argues for reconsidering priorities and restoring focus on meaningful civic goals.
J. D. Hess of the American Automobile Association reports that offices in Cleveland New York St. Louis Chicago and Washington all show advance inquiries. Florida inquiries lead ahead of every previous season according to Hess.
Roger Babson, returning to Babson Park Mass after a Pacific voyage, presents nationwide figures showing a sharp October rise across textiles railroads automobiles building steel coal and other industries. He calls it one of the most sensational boomlets in U S history and says the numbers do not lie.
Washington commentators say a better understanding between factions in Congress has been reached. A truce limits controversial domestic measures, forgets the 1938 purge, and shifts to broad presidential recommendations with Congressional leaders drafting specifics.
The Seaboard Air Line Railway promotes forestry under industrial forester Charles A. Gillett. A poster declares Keep the Forests Growing Keep the Whistles Blowing as the key to southeast timber wealth and sustained prosperity. The campaign targets timberland owners and the public with a broad forestry program.
The Federal Farm Security Administration in Coffee County Alabama is testing cotton as a building material. The experimental five room house is roofed with duck and painted white lead and linseed oil. It includes modern plumbing and electric fixtures and cost about 1350 dollars. If cotton proves durable and economical it could boost demand and aid southern cotton farmers.
State figures show about 100000 Floridians rely on commercial fishing for livelihoods. Dowling notes the industry is a natural Florida gift with growing economic importance as research, law enforcement, and census work expand.
A Sanford hearing on water hyacinth in the St Johns River drew pro tests from commercial fishermen over piling removal, while cattlemen protested chemicals threatening livestock. All parties agreed hyacinth control should continue.
A reader asks why Florida taxes differ for yachts with outside state registration versus automobiles. They argue both are transport modes bringing wealth and diverse people into the state and seek clarification from state tax policy.
The piece lampoons shifting Thanksgiving plans as sports, banks, post offices, papers, farmers, preachers, and families debate whether to observe on the 23rd or 30th. It notes Roosevelt and Fred’s proclamations, a two week turkey stretch, and merchants defending the move for business while a writer urges gratitude and traditional timing.
Central Florida Council hosts Scouters Round-up at Camp Wewa near Plymouth Florida on Saturday October 28 with Red bandanas ten gallon hats and a barbecue supper. W A Dobson Atlanta will keynote sessions begin 3 p m with supper at 6 15 p m and conference to follow. Reservations at 56 E Pine Orlando 50 cent camp charge.
Grapefruit orange and other citrus trees are moved from groves to Florida Exhibit in DeLand for transfer to New York World's Fair. Morley Martin moves and nurtures nine large trees, soil is chemically adjusted weekly to grove conditions. Over 5000 Florida plants thrive, with prize trees from several nurseries aiding the Florida Exhibit of 1940.
A vivid portrait of New Hampshire pioneer life during the French and Indian War follows Jamie Ferguson from Suncook to Lake Champlain campaigns with Robert Rogers. The tale blends woodsman skills, marriage, and Portsmouth society amid a Mount Dora library event and local fundraiser.
Furnished two bedroom bungalow clean and modern available at southeast corner of East 1th and Gorham. Contact J. B. Griswold at 1126 East 8th Avenue. Available now with 43-tfc designation.
Cocoa Tribune warns drivers and students to exercise caution as schools in Cocoa and Mount Dora push safety campaigns. Data shows 17 500 bicyclist child accidents with 300 deaths and 13 000 youth motorist incidents with 270 fatalities, urging cooperation of every pupil.
The Lake County Conservation Council lists aims to improve fishing and hunting, restore wildlife, retain rainfall, prevent forest fires, and grow youth and adult memberships. It notes tourism impacts and Florida World's Fair details, including hotel rate assurances and the Florida pavilion carillon milestone and future relocation to a Suwannee River campanile.
The Community Church holds its 11 00 a m service with Dr Francis A Poole preaching The Way to Live a Human Life is the sermon title and theme for the morning worship period.
The Church of Christ on Rossiter St Sanford Rd invites attendees to Bible Study at 9 45 a m preaching and communion at 11 00 a m and evening services at 3 00 p m Ladies Bible meeting Thursday 7 45 p m and a Prayer Meet.
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