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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1941
Page
4
Publication note from Mount Dora Florida states weekly distribution by Mount Dora Publishing Company. Advertising rate listed as thirty five cents per inch to a word, indicating a measured pricing structure for classified space. The line hints at a local small market mindset and weekly cadence.
The First National Bank of Mount Dora reports resources over 1.12 million dollars for the period, with loans and discounts at 292 thousand and deposits rising to 945 thousand. President George J. White and the board are credited for steady eight year expansion and sound banking.
The piece blends a measles outbreak, a Nazi flag incident at Stetson University, and a defense era discussion. It questions civic and patriotism attitudes, notes FBI interest in the flag act, and outlines Fair Labor Standards Act exemptions for citrus packing workers with specific A through E classifications and plant roles.
The statement condemns mills ship yards and machine shops for refusing to work and not acting as citizens when pay for selectees is far less than a full month’s wages. The author argues such actions betray patriotism and urges fairness for those serving a year of their life for the nation.
In Easter week, 81 year old Quincy R. Quickley embodies vitality and alertness. The piece urges waking the mind and soul, fostering friendships, and devoting time to constructive causes as paths to abundant life beyond conventional faith.
The memorandum discusses hours exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act for workers in packing houses, noting that most grove workers are intrastate and nonproductive outside groves. It covers limitations on exemptions for those in harvesting and packing lines, details on executive or administrative classifications, and the impact of future regulatory revisions. It also notes that workers assembling boxes not employed by the packing house lack hours exemptions, and that fertilizer producers local to the area are not covered unless they engage in interstate work such as receiving materials from outside the state.
A notice explains the purpose of the Fair Labor Standards Act and previews a series of short articles produced with the U S Wage and Hour Division. The items aim to acquaint the public, employers, and workers with the act's provisions and objectives.
Before the act took effect on October 24 1938 workers earned as little as five to seven dollars for 50 to 60 hour weeks. Congress aimed to end detrimental wage practices by regulating interstate commerce and unfair competition. The act set minimums including 30 cents an hour with higher industry orders, overtime at one and a half, and prohibiting under 16 employment in interstate commerce goods.
The article outlines Fair Labor Standards Act coverage for employees linked to interstate trade and commerce. It lists three classes: workers in transportation and communications, those producing goods moving across state lines, and personnel essential to production or handling of such goods. It also expands “goods” to include publications and written materials.
Public records fragment notes employers must keep records for each employee under wage and hour provisions. It lists required data including full name and home address and continues with further information.
The text outlines age and wage record rules including birth date under 19, daily and weekly hours, total wages and payment dates, regular rate and pay basis, weekly earnings, overtime, and exemptions. Records must cover at least four years and be open for inspection by Wage and Hour Division representatives.
The article explains that the Fair Labor Standards Act imposes overtime pay after 40 hours in a workweek at one and one half times the regular rate. There is no daily hour limit, but overtime cannot be averaged over weeks. It covers inactive periods due to delays, requires pay for rest periods up to 20 minutes, and directs inquiries to James G. Johnson, Acting Regional Director, Wage and Hour Division in Atlanta.
Lake County farmers will discuss national defense participation in a series of meetings led by county agents and administrators. Sessions cover farm family defense, with separate discussions for women on matters like mattress making, men on crop problems, and 4 H members on special topics.
Thirteen University of Florida juniors and seniors led by Dr H G Hamilton visited New York last week to study the city as the largest single outlet for Florida produce. Participants included J L Cone Tampa C W Cone Tampa G W Byrd Pahokee Lee French Mount Dora Austin Caruso Orlando Herbert Smith Orlando Don Vetter Wauchula Ted Purvis Long Beach Calif James Beardsley Clewiston Maurice Metcalf Jacksonville Lyle Dichman Ruskin W R Negus Fort Pierce and J Meriwether Sanford. The tour ended with a half day at a Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company warehouse for a case study of distribution methods noted as vital to reducing marketing costs. Earlier stops included the Stock Exchange and railways hubs tied to Florida produce movement.
Palm Park Inn in Clermont Florida will remain open all summer with newly decorated premises and high class service. Stella F Patterson owner and manager advertises special summer rates and inviting guests to enjoy the season.
Almost 1750 A and P stores in Lake County joined the Lake County Chamber of Commerce with a $25 membership each, bringing total members to 1749 as of April 1 1941. D L Smith Leesburg district manager led the enthusiastic participation, with him also serving as president of the Leesburg Chamber of Commerce and the Leesburg Kiwanis Club.
Lake County publicity notes diatomite-topped salt shakers made by the Air Conditioning Company at Clermont receive mention in Nation's Business April issue. The diatomite tops keep salt dry and free-flowing, with information provided by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce in correspondence with the national chamber officials.
The Church of Christ on Rossiter Street Sanford Road hosts 10:00 a.m. Bible study and 11:00 a.m. preaching with communion. Guest speakers include Grady Fulmer from Winter Garden on the first Sunday, L. B. Chastain from Ocoee on the third and fifth Sundays, and Lester Starling on the fourth Sunday. Evening services begin at 7:30 p.m. with 7:00 p.m. prayer. all are invited.
The Catholic Church at Grove St and Badger Ave in Eustis lists Rev. William O’Farrell as pastor. Mass times: first Sunday 8:00 am, other Sundays 10:30 am. weekday 7:30 am. Confessions Saturdays and Eves of Holy Days 7:30 pm. Midweek service Wednesday 7:30 pm. Baptisms Sundays 3:00 pm. Located at 234 Badger Ave with telephone 222.
Paul Floyd Jones is pastor with S H Moore as pastor emeritus. Sunday features 9:45 Sunday School led by S J Robinson, 11:00 Morning Worship, 6:30 Junior and Senior High groups and Young People, 7:30 Evening Worship, and 7:30 Prayer Meeting. Woman's Auxiliary circles meet second Tuesdays at 3 and program meetings fourth Tuesdays at 3.
The Church of God on Li Street invites all to Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday prayer meeting at 7:45 p.m. and Y. P. E. Friday at 7:45 p.m. led by Pastor Rev. L. A. Ford.
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