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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1937
Page
4
A collection of wry maxims on work and wealth. Jokes about marriage children and credit highlight human quirks and social foibles with a light hearted tone. The items poke fun at gender expectations age and the habit of treating life as a series of errands and obligations.
In Detroit a company distributes orange juice in half pint, pint, and quart bottles to a morning customer route. The service mirrors the traditional milkman model with daily delivery and fresh juice to households and local businesses.
A Mayan people’s trial of a new drug to cure insanity is noted as potentially highly lucrative if they can mass produce it to meet demand. The item frames the work as a medical breakthrough with vast commercial promise.
The article notes Finland has long paid its war debts to the United States and that Hungary will soon resume payment as announced recently, marking a shared step in settling postwar indebtedness amid global turmoil.
The piece extols a vast mobilization of 30 million school children from all areas to combat ignorance. It cites projected education spending of over 2.5 billion dollars and more than one million educators across all levels, framing schooling as democracy’s safeguard and a pillar of national ideals.
The piece notes growing support for practical education in schools nationwide. It cites Henry Ford's praise and a government act to fund vocational programs matching state efforts. Advocates seek a mix of academic theory and hands on training for designers, craftsmen, engineers, and agricultural specialists.
The Manufacturers Record reports Miami Mayor R. B. Williams has applied for 1500 acres of Biscayne lands for harbor development. The city plans a $10,000,000 shipping terminal by bulkheading shallow water and dredging surrounding areas to fill in land.
Key West eyes a new era as the overseas highway nears completion in January with 57 million dollars spent on the project. The city reports a real estate boom for the first half of this year, with sales surpassing any full year since 1925. Mayor H C Galey predicts rapid growth and a return to prosperity, saying Providence has smiled on the city and two years hence the main question will be how to handle the crowds.
William Allen White, editor of the Emporia Gazette, argues small towns offer nearly all city advantages without urban discomfort. He praises closer fellowship, personal leadership potential, and a finer neighborly relation, asserting town life enables individual development in a meaningful community setting.
The article reports that Hamilton County cotton suffered 15 to 20 percent damage from a heavy storm late in August. It notes the storm’s severity and the impact on local crops.
Congressman Joe Hendricks reports federal allotment of 595000 for a new Orlando federal building housing the court, Agriculture, Weather Service and other agencies. He urges private employment for WPA workers, explains work relief rules, notes Ormond swamp drainage project approval, Kissimmee community house plans, and a delay in lobbying against WPA cuts. Polk County invites Georgia editors to meet in 1938 amid regional ties.
Florida draws pleasure seekers as railroads report 30 percent higher summer travel than any prior year. Business Week notes the notion of northward movement with warm weather is shaping growth, especially at Miami Beach and Daytona Beach resorts.
C H Heath manager of the A P store is elected secretary of the Groveland Business Men's League. The luncheon group pursues community growth and development with J L Westfall as president.
Angus H. MacKenzie of Atherans in Overty spent his life in family business with his brother in Hartford and Uate. A 33rd degree Mason he led with public service as president of the Board of Apportionment and Taxation. He declined mayoral runs in Republican days yet remained a trusted civic figure and charitable ally.
An essay praising dogs as the most selfless, patient, grateful, friendly, forgiving, loyal, and moral of all living beings. It argues a dog’s actions show fidelity and devotion, hearing distress, waiting at home, and welcoming master returns with honest affection. Dogs are portrayed as humanity’s best companions.
The article outlines Mount Dora public schools with a local board county superintendent and principals. It details departments from primary to senior high, lists subjects and language offerings, notes modern ventilated unit buildings with ample play space, and mentions accreditation enabling graduates to enter Florida or Southern colleges. Principal D. D Roseborough and longtime teacher Miss Betty West are highlighted.
Lake County Commissioners approved R. E. Norris as County Agricultural Agent to replace C. R. Hiatt who resigned. Norris, a young man, has served as Assistant County Agent for a year and worked on Soil Conservation and 4 H programs under Hiatt’s guidance.
Announcement by Dr. C. M. Tyre says the 165 room Fountain Inn in Eustis will be converted into a hospital for the Lake County Medical Center Inc. The plan includes foreclosing post due bonds in about eight weeks and using rent from the bottom floor stores to fund improvements. The hospital will focus on crippled children with one wing for surgical care and the rest for medical cases.
Heber D. Ketcham D D minister leads morning worship at 10 45 with church school at 9 45 and organist Mrs C M Gudgeon. Bible study at 7 30 p m. continues weekly.
The First Baptist Church at Corner Tenth and Tremain invites all to Sunday School at 9:45 for all ages and Morning Worship at 11:00. A service is planned at 8:00 with B Y P U at 6:30 and mid week service Wednesday at 3 30 p m. Strangers and those without a church home are welcome.
Congregational Andrew Melrose Brodie pastor and Barton Mumaw chair at St Thomas Episcopal Florida share a 9 45 Sunday School and 11 00 morning prayer service with Holy Communion on the first Sunday each month. Cordial welcome to all. D T Johnson rector.
A Park Church of Christ on Rossiter Street in Sanford Road hosts daily worship with Bible readings at 10 A M and 11 to 12 A M Lord's Supper. Evening services at 7 30 P M and a Wednesday Women’s Bible Class at 3 o'clock. Thursday night Prayer and Praise at 7 30.
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