Vacancies in Marine Corps at Savannah Recruiting Station
A limited number of openings for the United States Marine Corps will be filled at the Marine Recruiting Station in the Post Office Building Savannah Georgia during April. Captain A C Small announces eligibility criteria for young men under 25 years, height 5 4 to 5 9, sound body and fair education. The Savannah office accepts applicants from Florida, North and South Carolina, and Southeastern Georgia and directs obtaining full information and application blanks by visiting or writing the Savannah station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Marine Corps
Marine Recruiting Station
Savannah
Georgia
A. C. Small
United States Marines
Florida
North
South Carolina
Mrs George A Wilson Notice of Local Death and Visit
Mrs Emma Wilson of Elkton Michigan, wife of George A Wilson, lived here for winters but sold property three years ago and has not returned. Friends recall her during visits. her passing brings regret. She was a member of the Friendly Club and attended meetings regularly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Wilson
George A. Wilson
Elkton
Inspection stations report poultry and egg imports in Florida
Poultry and eggs passing through guard stations to Florida east and south of the St Marys river in February totaled 222091.30. Poultry valued at 63663.80 and 21137 cases of eggs valued at 7.50 per case totaled 158527.50. Cold storage and shipped eggs comprised 82 percent of the egg imports. the rest were Florida produced.
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Florida
St. Mary’s River
Genee
Notice of Tax Certificate Sale for Lake County Property
J R Williamson will offer Tax Certificate No 2774 of 1931 for unpaid state and county taxes 1930 through 1938 on Lake County Florida property in Mt Dora described as Block F Lot 140 ft etc. The sale to the highest cash bidder will be at the courthouse door in Tavares on April 25 1938 at 11 o clock A M. EO J Dykes Clerk of Circuit Court Lake County Florida. By A J Harnage D C.
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J. R. Williamson
Florida
Mt. Dora
Tavares
EO. J. Dykes
Lake County
A. J. Harnage
D. C
Niles Ericson
State of
Court House
Geo. J. Dyke
Circuit Court
A. Lee
Sonoma
Lake County Chamber of Commerce Names Officers and Directors
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce declares representation for every county community and invites service clubs and groups to nominate directors. Officers serving until October include President Col. C. E. Lester and Vice Presidents O W Smith Frank W Stebbins M D Reybold Kenneth Loucks S C Peacock, with A S Herlong Jr as treasurer and Karl Lehmann secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Service Club
Woman’s Club
PT. A
American Legion Post
Chamber of Commerce
Home Demonstra
Col. C. E. Lester
Grand Island
O. W. Smith
Astatula
Frank W. Stebbins
Eustis
M. D. Reybold
Howey
Kenneth Loucks
Leesburg
S. C. Peacock
Umatilla
A. S. Herlong, Jr
T. M. Kramer
Mount Dora
Lucy M. Woodruff
Clermont
Karl Lehmann
Montverde
Altoona and Nearby Towns Name New Board Members
A ledger of new board members lists individuals from Altoona to Yalaha, including O. W. Smith Astor A. S. Clark Jack Fitzwater and Miss Nan Rooney. The long roster spans multiple towns with varied titles and roles.
Notice of Final Discharge in Estate of Fred Graves
In Re Estate of Fred Graves deceased. Executor ARL Graves files final return and requests discharge. Court to consider on May 2, 1938 before County Judge A S Herlong Jr in Lake County Florida. Mount Dora attorney for executor.
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Fred Graves
Herlong, Jr
Arl Graves
Notice of Master Sale in Mount Dora Lands
Final Decree entered April 7 1988 in Lake County Florida court action Town of Mount Dora vs Certain Lands Delinquent Taxes and George W Jennings. Special Master will sell April 2 1988 at courthouse in Tavares for cash the parcels Lots 6 and 12 Guller's Homestead Mount Dora Plat Book 3 page 337 to satisfy principal interest and costs. Lead with sale to highest bidder. Court schedule notes.
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Fifth Judicial Circuit
State of Florida
Lake County
Mount Dora
Ar A. D
Tavares
Florida
Lake
Mount. Dora
A.D
Notice of Tax Lien Sale for Lake County Property
Notice is given that on May 30 1938 a sale will be held at the north door of the Court House in Tavares Florida to satisfy delinquent street assessments. The property to be sold includes Lots 5 and 11 in the Mt Dora plat recorded May 8 1918. The sale is conducted under a final decree dated April 7 1938 in Lake County Florida.
Level of Farm Products Prices to Hold Steady
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics expects no marked change in the general price level received by farmers in the coming months. Farm product prices have stayed fairly steady after a drop of about 30 percent since last summer, with only irregu lar improvement tied to modest gains in industrial activity in 1938.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Bureau
Poultry Breeding Starts at Chinsegut Hill
An extensive breeding program begins at Chinsegut Hill near Renal Medecdenta in cooperation with the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station. Dr. Hugh McPhee visits with Supt Ward to plan the project featuring Light Sussex Rhode Island Reds and White Wyandotte birds. The goal is a meat type bird with high laying capacity, with frequent visits from researchers at Beltsville National Poultry Research Center and the state station.
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Chinsegut Hill
Renal Medecdenta
Florida Agricultural Experimen Station
Hugh McPhee
Bureau
Chinsegut
Ward
Rhode Island
National Poultry Research Center of
Beltsville
Sponge Industry Starts In Florida In 1890
The sponge trade began commercially in Florida in 1890 with Tarpon Springs settler John K. Cheyney sending out the first hooker boats. Over years many locals joined the effort and in 1905 the first divers were brought in, marking a rising industry later called a Million Dollar Florida Industry. The piece also notes sea horses and pipefishes as notable inhabitants of Florida waters.
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Gulf
Florida
Tarpon Springs
John K. Cheyney
Japan Springs
Cheyney
Treating Linoleum for Extended Life in Spots
Instructions describe saving worn linoleum by thorough cleaning with soap and water, drying, then turpentine to seal and remove residue. Damaged areas can be cut out and replaced with new pieces before final finishing.
The Gift of Today Poem by Cresson E Finch
A reflective poem by Cresson E Finch on living in the present as a gift from God through nature. It portrays today as a river nourishing the valley of years while tomorrow’s mirage fades, linking gratitude, breath, and time.
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Cresson E. Finch
Cramped Draft: Painted Surface Advice Fragments
A fragmented note offers basic paint guidance. It mentions applying two coats if needed and suggests varnish for a solid color. The text includes unclear phrases about stencils and sponges and contains numerous garbled words.
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FORD
Apopka
C & H Motors, Inc
Joe W. Stargele
Mgr
Marine Corps
Story Bros
Stokley’s Lye Hominy
Limas
van Camp
Posta Toasties
Wheaties
New
Adc
Columbia Ammonia
Pillsbury’s Flour
Arizona Plains
Jeff Gray
Lee Chiswick
Ruth Chiswick
Lee
County C. OF C
Wapereneennn of Public Instruction
County Medical Snecelation
Board "of County Commissioners
Board of
Altoona
Gagner
Astor
A. S. Clark
Jack Fitzwater
Howard Gam
C. Harold Hippler
Frank G. Owens
Frank W. Stebb
George Pierce Lee L. Polk
Herbert Wales
E. H. Wilkersoi
R. H. Williams
Ferndale
R F. Holley
Fruitland Park
W. B. Gibson
Groveland
Charles J. Ande
L. D. Edge
T. G. McFai
Geo. Myers
Hi Bayless
Jenry
C. E. Leste
Lowey
C. M. Pinker
Lady Lake
E. C. Huey Sam Robinson Lake
Jem W. T. Eeteets Jr
R. J. Trim
Jessie Perkins Sorrento
Hattie Allen
Geo. Norton
J. W. Mosley, Jr
R. E. Norris
F. C. Sumner Uma
W. L. Ashton
B. F. Hargis
H. H. Hethcox Carol B. Hipson
Nan Rooney Yalaha
M. A. Coleman
Frank K. Harvey
Lakida
New Orleans
Alexander
Florence
Orange County
J. G. Ladue
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