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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1932
Page
4
The piece notes 50 days until Christmas and warns about procrastination. It contrasts city life with circus outings for children and warns of severe penalties for moonshine traders. It likens stock trading to bees and praises shrimp plants for jobs while urging appreciation of blessings.
The line suggests a forthcoming political upheaval in the United States on November 8, described as more significant than revolutions in South America. It hints at an unprecedented national moment with strong public interest and historical implications.
A proverb states a man is justified in praising himself only when accompanied by an orchestra of good deeds and worthy actions performed.
Readers point to a pattern where the harshest critics of a newspaper come from non subscribing audiences. Some argue criticism reflects access and engagement, while others say it mirrors frustration with coverage.
Gene Tunney ends his gubernatorial bid saying the Democratic candidate will surely be elected. He cites the strong momentum behind Roosevelt and dismisses further campaigning as unnecessary.
The author of Too Late To Classify Russell Kay will address the Chamber of Commerce dinner on Friday evening. Community Building hosts the program starting at six thirty with attendees invited.
In Citrus County Chronicle style notes praise for medical advances by Dr William J Mayo while Florida stories report umpires in Wichita Falls wearing medieval armor for a Shrine picnic game. The piece mentions a naval stores lab near Lake City 12 miles east of town and pine forest experiments and warns voters about penalties for election interference.
The government launches a home loan banking system with twelve regional banks to disburse funds for small mortgage loans and stop foreclosures. Officials praise the act as relief for homeowners during hard times and predict broader welfare benefits for a large population segment.
A New York artist painted a cob web so lifelike it stayed on his wall for a year alongside other cobwebs. The Times Union notes the feat. The Miami Beach Sun recalls drawing a chicken so realistic it remained in a waste basket. A mule sketch allegedly gave a sharp kick, illustrating the artist’s knack for convincing representations.
Hiram Johnson, California Republican senator, told representatives of 70 southern California newspapers that, regardless of whether he spoke for 7000 newspapers or an ordinary American citizen, he cannot and will not support Mr. Hoover.
The Okeechobee News questions Republican nominee Mr. Howey’s pledge to save the state a million dollars by reducing Circuit Court, Circuit Judge, and State Attorney salaries, noting Florida spends less than that on judiciary annually and that campaign promises are often extravagant.
The RFC reported its February to August operations lent over 1 billion dollars to corporations and private enterprises. Florida farmers received 274 711 dollars in loans and the state was lent a half million for relief work. Loans supported construction, mills, shops, quarries, mines and other industries and aided farmers nationwide.
Florida's contribution to the national Democratic fund drive exceeds that of other southern states, eight times the level of 1928. The Tampa Tribune notes strong unity and enthusiasm despite a low mood, showing Florida Democrats active and financially sound compared with peers.
The Cotton Textile Institute reports experimental highway use of cotton road fabric proves rugged and economical. It forms a waterproof cover over the bed and binds other pavements, preventing water-related deterioration. In Florida tourism picks up with record numbers, Miami News July notes a cheerful welcome to winter visitors seeking relief from the low mood.
Local items recall events from ten years ago in Mount Dora area. Mrs Alfred Rehbaum was summoned to Boston by wire about her mother’s illness. J G Kirby returned from New York as Clyde Liner Lenape ran aground. Miss Blanche Simpson and Girl Scouts enjoyed a Lake Ola outing. Twin babies Wilbur Roy and Margaret born October 22. Mount Dora Pharmacy moved to Simpson building. Accident at Donnelly apartment building 2 injured workers as concrete cornice collapsed. Mount Dora Women's Club met at Congregational church. bird sanctuary talk and Jacksonville Children’s Home appeal. Lake County Press Association meeting in Montverde attracted many papers and visitors. Clermont observer A P Gibson notes September rainfall 10.31 inches, a record.
The Canadian government weighs lifting the sunken vessels Scorpion and Tigress from Lake Erie, once part of Commodore Perry’s fleet in the 1813 battle. Captured by Britain, the ships were sunk under a disarmament treaty and lie near Penetanguishene.
The piece highlights Jennings Williams as Florida governor elected with 29 251 votes. It notes he was last governor nominated by a direct convention. It cites the 1905 Buckman act creating the University of Florida, and outlines his role in Everglades drainage, militia reorganization, convict leasing revenue, and expansion of the capital. It records his earlier law practice in Brooksville, service as Hernando county judge, legislative leadership, tax commission chairmanship, and his death on February 27, 1920 in St Augustine.
The notice from Pastor G Leon Wells at 409 Fifth Avenue E Sunday October 30 lists church school at 10:00 am with Supt A P Sidel and the World Temperance Sunday lesson The Christian Observing the Law Morning worship at 11:00 am Sermon by the pastor 6:30 pm Epworth League 7:30 pm Evening worship sermon The Uncompromising Christ Wednesday 7:30 pm Prayer meeting.
The Congregational church posts Bible School at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. A Young People's meeting is set for 7:00 p.m. Pastor David B. Spencer leads the services.
Corner Tenth and Tremain invites worshippers to Sun services at 9:45 a.m. Bible school at 11:00 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Baptist Young People's union at 5:00 p.m. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Midweek fare week service. All are welcome to attend any or all services.
The regular Christian Science service meets Sundays at 11 oclock in the Public Library building. The Wednesday evening Testimonial meeting begins at 8 oclock. Sunday school convenes on the fourth Sunday morning at 10 oclock.
A farm writer urges merchants and manufacturers to quit gloom and win back customers through active advertising. He cites a letter writer Jack Carr and humor about Lincoln to illustrate complacency and urges editors to run ads promoting good service and quality. He also questions Prohibition politics and bootleg stamps.
On the Grandview street near Stokley Villa the First Lord's Day at 3 p.m. features preaching by Hugh E. Garrett of Daytona Beach. The Second Lord's Day at 3 p.m. offers preaching by John H. Adams of Leesburg. Weekly Bible study for all ages is at 2:30 p.m. every Lord's Day. everyone is welcome.
The First Free Church in Sorrento lists 10:00 a.m. Bible school 11:00 a.m. worship with a sermon on Citizenship. 3:30 p.m. Bible study and Missions club on the third Wednesday at the Manse. 8:00 p.m. Hour of Prayer Wednesdays. Everyone welcome, especially strangers. Robert Joseph Diven, D. D. Minister in charge.
The note celebrates National Doughnut Month with light joking about a scheme to obtain more dough. It frames the event in playful terms and reflects cheerful public mood.
Sorrento residents report visitors and winter plans. Mr. and Mrs. Frue of Pennsylvania return to spend the winter with Mrs. Cooper. Miss Dorothy Battle wed Mr. Alex Stoe in Waukegan Illinois on Friday October 14. Mr. and Mrs. Knecke to visit Sorrento November 2. Mr. and Mrs. Wyman return to their cottage after summer in Pennsylvania. Mrs. Whitmire and son John plus guest Mrs. Johnson of Chicago and Mr. Hoke Wood enjoy a Daytona day. Mr. M. F. Cowart travels to Daisy Georgia to visit his mother, joined by his sister Miss Senilla Cowart who has spent two months there.
Acacia Scottish Rite chapter of Orlando hosts a Friday October 28 program at eight in the San Juan Hotel Convention Hall honoring the Father of his Country. The centennial observance marks George Washington as a Mason with an address on the topic. All Masons invited, not limited to Scottish Rite.
The LaBelle Clewiston highway project progresses with planned resurfacing and completion milestones. Officials expect the route to be safer and more efficient once work advances toward final paving and opening.
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