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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1938
Page
8
The County Agent's office accepts worksheets for the 1938 Soil Conservation Program though county meetings are not yet held. Residents may sign up at the Tavares office when in town. Construction on State Road No. 1 at Marianna, Jackson County, continues with detours as needed.
Thomas H. Cooley announces his bid for reelection to the legislature in a paid political advertisement. The notice reiterates his intent to continue public service as a member of the legislative body.
Congress notes show Joe Hendricks balancing constituent opinion with his own study of measures before the House. He discusses the reorganization bill, wage tax changes, cherry blossoms in Washington, and WPA project announcements plus civil service exams.
Sorrento and Toledo residents attended luncheons and visited Florida while planning moves between Sorrento Paris Hill and Utica. Mrs. Thomas, Mr. Robert Thomas of Miami visited, and Mr. Thomas plans to return to Briggs Mfg. Co. after a motorcycle accident. Camp Fire Girls staged a well received play raising funds for club expenses. A pedestrian accident near Sorrento left three boys hospitalized as a driver fled. Dr. Albee cautioned against moving injured persons, urging calm, careful aid.
Applications for emergency citrus loans for 1938 are received at the County Agent's office in Tavares. Loans up to 400 dollars require lack of credit elsewhere and first lien on financed crops. Checks go from Columbia South Carolina. Florida Citrus Commission insect chart now available. Plans to revive six citrus clubs in Lake County. 1939 Pan American DeSoto Exposition set for 19 day period. Belle Glade hosts Everglades Fair sponsored by American Legion posts.
The State Welfare Board in Jacksonville announced enrollment dates for 448 Civilian Conservation Corps recruits. Locations include aruntak Springs Tallahassee Lake City Lees Fort Myers West Palm Beach with dates April 11 to April 16. Only white men eligible. 1,395 applications on file. selections limited to 32 percent based on need and compliance. Florida has 4,855 CCC enrollees, above the 3,000 quota. April selections will join the Pacific Coast area.
Truman G. Futch, candidate for the Florida Supreme Court, travels statewide meeting citizens and gathering endorsements. He emphasizes serving the people over seeking early victory and notes growing support while awaiting the first primary results.
Legal notice states that certificates for unpaid state and county taxes on real property in Lake County Florida will be offered at the courthouse door in Tavares on April 18 1938 at 11:00 AM. Auction to be conducted by Clerk George J Dykes with deputy A J Harnage.
American Fire and Casualty Co. offers Tax Certificate No. 1930 Ale for Lot 6 Block 4 BR L Nutt's Subd Tavares for unpaid county and state taxes 1929-1938. Sale to highest bidder for cash at Court House door Tavares April 11, 1938 at 11 I M per Geo J Dykes Clerk of Circuit Court Official Seal.
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