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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1940
Page
8
John van Guilder outlines a simple lighting setup for night photography using two bulbs and cardboard reflectors. He explains six lighting configurations from regular 45 degree to halo lighting, emphasizing proper distances and preventing lens glare to enhance picture quality.
The H R P Miller Company announces Helen Davis of Toledo Ohio as the 1940 winner with a 14 pound 12 ounce bass from Tom's Fish Camp Lake Apopka Montverde. Prizes include a Prenger Supreme reel on a Heddon Pal rod and a boat seat.
A collage of local notes recalls a long ago census taker riding to 32 families over three weeks, Mount Dora summer baseball plans with a gala opener and strong returning players, and Orlando civic pride as 20 000 azaleas plus dogwood units boost Central Florida color. The column blends light humor on love and Confucian wit with reminiscences of Pasteur fame and public outreach.
The Florida Experiment Station reports a new issue affecting azaleas seen as far south as Orlando. Remove and destroy infected blooms and leaves daily, spray healthy and infected plants every three days with one pint of 80 percent acetic acid per 75 gallons of water, and replace surface soil after blooming.
Two Lake County bands under director Harry L Parker traveled from Leesburg to Miami visiting Eustis High School and Fort Pierce on the way. They arrived in Miami around nine and returned home by bus in time for church services. The trip was well planned and showcased Lake County youth.
Harold Lamb's Genghio Khan surveys the rise of the Mongol ruler from outlaw to vast conqueror. It compares his conquests with modern dictators, noting vast armies, wide reach, and enduring questions about civilization and power. Also mentions library card catalog details and upcoming baseball news.
To voters of Lake County Florida a candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court asks for support in the Democratic Primary on May 7 pledging efficient economical business like operation no political pets or stool pigeons on the payroll and daily office presence to accept laws and avoid late filings.
Creditors and claimants are warned to present their demands against the estate of Jacob J. Stitzel, deceased, in Lake County Florida within eight months from the first publication. Dated April 1, 1940. Helene S. Fuller and G. B. Fuller as domiciliary executors of the last will and testament.
Geo. J. Dykes reports a notice from the Trustees of the Internal Improvement Fund delaying Murphy Act land sales. Effective April 1 1940 no new applications will be accepted for sale of land under Chapter 18296 until further notice. Existing applications before April 1 will be advertised and bid in the regular manner.
Construction work is underway along State Road No 5 with no detours required and traffic allowed to pass. Motorists should observe caution signs as sections from Citrus County line to Brooksville, Brooksville to Pasco line, Hernando line to Growers Corner, and Venice to Punta Gorda undergo repairs.
Spassard L. Holland, world war hero and governor candidate, urged reform of the state citrus commission to better serve small growers and the industry. He backed liberal tourism policies, public hunting grounds, and a long term conservation plan, plus renewed push for old age pension funding via horse-race wagering taxes.
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