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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1937
Page
4
The column lists birth dates and places for several historical figures including Philip C. Gorman and E. A. Nutt, notes marriages, and welcomes tourists. It closes with a series of aphorisms on money travel aging transgressors wealth and common sense reflecting a small town newspaper voice.
The Florida Beekeepers Association notes bees relocate south for winter, while northern beekeepers follow. Railroads report zero fatalities in the first six months as 247 million passengers ride nationwide.
The Georgia legislature begins a thanksgivingsession focused on tax reform. The Atlanta Constitution compares Florida and Georgia tax systems, noting Florida’s higher gasoline revenue, larger education funding, broader exemptions, and stronger real estate levies, while Georgia benefits from federal funds.
A community benefits from courteous treatment of strangers with polite greetings and a handshake. Welcoming visitors and residents alike builds hospitality, boosts desirability for living and investing, and yields lasting dividends.
Lake County Fair and Poultry Show lands in Eustis January 4 through 8 featuring Citrus vegetables poultry and livestock exhibits to boost local agriculture. Notes on screw worm vigilance winter activity and pest control accompany plans for Sea Island cotton advice and 4-H projects expansion with prize inducements. Field crews complete Soil Conservation 1937 compliance checks in Clermont Montverde Groveland areas. property checks due before December 1.
Olin Miller in the Atlanta Journal notes Wilbur Glenn Voliva has relocated to Florida and warns that if he continues asserting the world is flat he could face extradition.
Willis Powell, longtime secretary of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, now residing at Indian Springs Ga, is seriously ill and moved to Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. The Lake County Chamber of Commerce asks well wishers to send cards and letters to cheer him.
The article weighs Mark Wilcox as a strong challenger in Florida politics. It notes his anti Townsend Plan stance, possible Senate ambitions, and anticipated congressional run in the Fourth District while Pepper remains strong with Roosevelt administration support. It also mentions opposition figures like Ruth Owen and Claude Pepper.
A historic notice urges boys and girls to enjoy activities responsibly. It warns against dangerous pranks like overturning benches or blocking sidewalks and cautions against ringing church bells for fun. Emphasizes pride in town, school, and community safety.
Elijah Whitney Duke 76 died Sunday night at his daughter's home in Jacksonville after residing in Jacksonville over ten years and living with his daughter E E Strickland in Mount Dora a year. He leaves three daughters Mrs E E Strickland Mrs Emma Jane Flowers and Mrs Davie Henry three sons M L Duke Sylvester Ga M F Duke Moultrie Ga and A R Duke Jacksonville one brother O M Duke and one sister Mrs Dave Duke of Orlando. Funeral services were held at 4 pm at the graveside in the Citra Cemetery family plot.
Turner County Georgia seeking details about Lake County flag received by Col H C Duncan and forwarded via the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. Mrs Annie Lawton Long of the Knox Conway Chapter DAR requested information on the flag selection contest and adoption method.
Heber D. Ketcham D D preaches the morning sermon at 10 45 A M with Mrs C M Gudgeon as organist. Church School convenes at 9 45 A M and Bible Study Hour follows on Wednesday at 7 30 P M.
Rev Neslie V Underwood pastor leads morning service at 11 00 am with 9 45 am instruction. Evening service at 8 00 pm and B Y P U at 6 30 pm Mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 pm Strangers welcome and all without regular church home.
St Thomas Episcopal Church in Eustis lists Sunday at 9 45 a m Sunday School and 11 a m Holy Communion with a sermon by Rector D T Johnson scheduled.
The Church of God Pentecostal on Liberty Street invites worship at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Sundays with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Prayer meeting is Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Rev. G. G. Prince, pastor.
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