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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1938
Page
4
A collage of quirky aphorisms on politics luck and life contrasts with notes on Florida produce and economic hints. Mentions of California lemons Mount Dora and Florida real estate hint at regional trends while Barron’s notes a rising economic curve and construction as a bright spot.
Donald Hough argues in the Rotarian Magazine that the so called good old days were not better than today. He notes only a minor regional climate change and cites social and economic improvements, smarter youth, better cooking, longer lives, and honest politicians as evidence that modern times surpass the past. Some old timers disagree, but Hough asserts overall progress.
The American Automobile Association cites intensified traffic education and safety programs in high schools. About a million pupils learn sportsmanlike driving and 275000 participate in school safety patrols to protect children, urging parents and motorists to help lower fatalities and accidents in the new school year.
As president's representative at the Eucharistic Congress in New Orleans, Big Jim Farley asserted that Christian faith is the strongest remedy for today’s global problems. He stated no greater blessing for the nation exists than a revival of religious spirit and that social political and economic issues would be better addressed through the Sermon on the Mount.
The Christian Herald notes 1937 church membership at 63,848,094, a gain of over 0.75 million. The church population ratio rises from 19.9 percent in 1880 to 49.9 percent in 1937, reflecting growing recognition of shared religious values.
In a wry provincial note a man’s price is said to rise with a woman’s appeal. The quip suggests a woman’s influence can make a man feel worth as little as thirty cents despite his current value.
Florida lacks a central tourism agency yet promotes the state via countless outlets. This week a group of publicity directors formed the Florida Association of Publicity Directors to unify efforts, reduce regionalism, and showcase Florida’s attractions statewide to attract more visitors and support local livelihoods.
The National Safety Council reports a substantial reduction in the 1938 traffic toll in the first eight months, projecting about 31,000 deaths for the year and an 8,500 decline from 1937. The decline suggests motorists are driving more safely and safety efforts are paying off.
Roll Call shows 60 896 members in Florida the highest since World War I and 4 140 trained in first aid across the state. Chapters taught emergency care at 51 stations and beaches training 1 583 more people bringing total lifeguard and safety training to 40 462. Junior Red Cross expanded to 112 280 members and volunteers produced surgical dressings, Braille pages, and hospital transport services while aiding 3 223 disabled veterans and 1 000 needy civilian families. The annual Roll Call runs November 11 to 24.
Dr G L LaFuze professor of political science at John B Stetson University spoke to the Junior Woman's Club of Mount Dora and guests at the Mount Dora Yacht Club on The International Situation Today. He reviewed prewar and postwar history and rising ideologies while urging focus on Europe’s unsettled future and conflicts. Refreshments were served after the program. Mount Dora High School football game vs Dade City set for Friday night at 8.
The 1938 Christmas Seal theme Protect Your Home from Tuberculosis goes on sale in Florida via the Florida Tuberculosis and Health Association. The sheet features four notable figures Laennec Koch Trudeau and Holboell and includes a candle scene with the date 1938. Proceeds fund tuberculosis prevention and control with supplies distributed countywide and Mount Dora local chairman Mrs. J. D. Pease.
The Lake District of the Central Florida Council started a permanent Scoutmasters Round Table with a meeting in Tavares. Regular meetings will be on the second Wednesday of even months, with Clermont hosting the next session. Attendees included Harold V. Pace and leaders from Tavares, Mount Dora, Clermont, and Leesburg.
A new Sunday School class for older young people has been organized at the Methodist church. The class is for young married and unmarried youths above high school age. All interested are invited to attend at 10 00 each Sunday. Mrs C R Haun is the teacher.
Thomas Parker of Mount Dora has been chosen to sing in the Stetson University glee club. The club plans an oratorio opera and tour concerts through the year. The Florida Junior Chamber endorses Burton Schoepf’s citrus juice plan at 5c per glass to mobilize merchants statewide. Florida celery growers opt for a national ad campaign over federal controls after a poor year.
Morning worship at 10:00 led by Rev. Kenneth G. Rogers with Esther Wyatt directing music and Mrs. C. M. Brown as organist. Evening service at 7:30 features worshipful meditation and Holy Grail dramatized piece The light that shall bring the dawn. Wednesday offers a 6:00 basket supper and 7:15 community sing followed by 7:30 devotions and program led by Rev. William Craig.
Corner Tenth and Tremain hosts Pastor R. W. Acree for midweek and evening services. Sunday School begins at 9:45. B Y P U meets at 7:00, midweek service at 6:30, and Evening Service at 7:30.
The Church of Christ at Lake Franklin Park on Rossiter Street Sanford Road holds Bible School at 2 30 p m each Sunday worship each Lord s Day services at 3 30 p m with Bro W A Cameron of St Petersburg preaching on the second Sunday and with Bro Chestrue of Ocoee preaching on the third Sunday at 3 30 p m
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