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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1938
Page
4
A collection of quips and notes from the era remarks on politics, religion, travel trends, advertising, and social foibles. It touches on Georgia voters Florida tourism winter visitors and humor about undertakers and tailors reflecting era concerns with wit and cautionary musings.
A 12 000 strong poll conducted at Chautauqua this summer finds youths skeptical of parental example and concerned about the future of the rising generation.
The article notes record tourist interest in Florida, with preparations under way and extensive advertising aimed at an even stronger season. Early arrivals indicate the season may surpass previous records, reflecting optimism and active promotional efforts.
Motorists are urged to drive carefully as the new school season begins. Children may dart into streets and risk being hit, so drivers should avoid hastiness near schools to protect young pedestrians.
Roger Babson predicts a turning point with a bullish view on business and retail trade. He cites attractive prices, robust employment, steady dividends, and strong advertising prospects as signs of a late 1930s recovery across regions from New York to California. The Associated Press reports regional gains in New England, the South, the Midwest, and the West, signaling that business has turned the corner.
A young pine branch infested with yellowish green worms was brought to the Topic office. County Agent R E Norris recommends arsenate spray or dust for cedar, with limitations for tall trees. he will consult Gainesville for further guidance.
All but two members of the 1938 Gator football squad attended the opening workout. Palkeck Emer Ricou and quarterback Jack Blalock were sidelined by illness and will not wear uniforms until doctors authorize their return.
Congressman Joe Hendricks praises the Federal Bureau of Investigation under J. Edgar Hoover, noting FBI structure, Florida presence in Miami, and the agency's role in enforcing diverse federal offenses. He cites efficiency, training, and cooperation with local authorities, and highlights ongoing WPA projects and Civil Service exam announcements to readers.
A speaker warns that youth worldwide face threats from greed and hate as old leaders again redraw maps and armaments rise. He cites WWI casualties and asks Americans to reflect before entering another conflict, urging peace and restraint amid global radio broadcasts and partisan rhetoric.
An urging to keep America out of foreign conflict and avoid sending troops or billions abroad. Citizens are asked to petition God for wisdom for leaders and to use influence to promote peace, urging youth worldwide to seek spiritual rearmament to end war.
Nominations are in for more than thirty Lake County Chamber of Commerce directors for the coming year. The annual meeting will be at Lakeside Park Clermont Minneola on Thursday October 13.
Classified note offers furniture repair for all kinds including new and antique pieces. Readers are instructed to leave orders at Topic office or mail to Gard ner McGraw Box 104 Zellwood Florida. The shop is a brown log cabin at Vine Lake.
Rev Kenneth G Rogers leads 10:00 Church School and 11:00 a m sermon on Hon orable Scars. A 7:30 p m musical program is in charge of Mrs C M Gudgeon.
Sunday School at 9:45 for all ages. 11:00 a.m. Sermon. B Y P U at 7:00. Service Wednesday at 6:30 P M. Evening Service 1:30. Community Church led by Andrew Melrose Brod D D Florence Gittert Hanscom Organist. Bible School at 10 a.m.
St Thomas Episcopal Church in Eustis invites parishioners to Sunday morning prayer and communion at 11 00 a m with Holy Communion on the first Sunday each month Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
The Church of Christ on Lake at Sega Street holds Bible School at 2 30 P M and preaching at 3 30 P M on the second Sunday by W A Cameron of St Petersburg. A third Sunday service at 3 30 P M will be preached by Chestrue.
Corner of Grove Street and Lemon Avenue hosts Sunday School at 9 45 a m and a Sunday service at 11 a m with the theme Reality. Wednesday 8 p m meeting includes testimonies and remarks on Christian Science. Reading room open daily 3 to 5 except holidays at 117 Eustis Street. Public invited to attend and use the reading room.
Katherine Killian expresses sincere appreciation to the Mount Dora Topic for the scholarship opportunity and thanks friends who assisted her victory. She hopes contestants’ combined efforts may benefit the Topic, and sends thanks again.
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