Birthday barbecue honors Lake County official Hethcox
More than 1 600 guests gathered at Clear Lake near Paisley to celebrate H Hethcox's 46th birthday on April 17. The event featured the Umatilla High School band, significant food quantities, and remarks from numerous local officials including Frank A A Albert and others from Lake County offices and the Chamber of Commerce.
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Lake Corn Friends
H. Hethcox
Clear Lake
Paisley
Umatilla
Clarice Arnold
H. H. Hethcox
Brunswick
Sooner
Cox
Frank A A
Lake County Chamber Films Boost Florida Publicity
Lake County Chamber of Commerce showcased colored motion pictures before the Ohio Association of Retail Lumber Dealers convention in Columbus. Mrs. Marie Bennett of Orlando, secretary of the Florida Lumber and Millwork Association, presented the film, aiding Florida publicity. Lake County films are widely used at meetings nationwide.
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Lake County
Ohio Association of Retail Lumber Sealers
Columbus
Fair Labor Standards Act Explained Series
The Hour Division of the U S Department of Labor presents a weekly series to acquaint the public, employers and workers with the purposes and provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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U. S
Computing Overtime Rates of Pay or Hour and Piece-Workers
The article explains overtime pay rules for hourly and piece workers with worked examples. It shows how base hourly or piece-rate earnings plus production bonuses determine overtime rates and total weekly pay, including minimums when overtime is due. It notes that workers can request further guidance from the Wage and Hour Division in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Harry Harper
Louise Lake
Janet Jones
James G. Johnson
Atlanta
How Opinions Form in the Everyday Mind
A concise reflection on how the average person builds belief using a mix of information imagination and a substantial dose of prejudice. The mix, stirred with emotion, shapes conclusions quickly and often without thorough evidence.
Residents Warned as Public Rhetoric Strays from Reality
A Times Union remark notes widespread divorce from reality in public discourse. The quote underscores concerns about social discourse and civic engagement amid chaotic media messaging.
Florida Citrus Advertising Plan Aims to Build Demand
The article urges careful market research to identify new markets for Florida citrus varieties and to craft positive local advertising. It recommends using medical professionals to promote healthful citrus, stressing distinct Florida brands, local campaigns in low consumption areas, and gradual regional expansion to triple production profitability.
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Florida
United States
Florida Leaders Chosen in Nat Real Estate Readjustment Move
Philip W. Kniskern announces forty appointments to the National Association of Real Estate Boards committee on real estate taxation. S.H. Bowman of Lake County is reappointed as Florida state representative. The Florida appointees join delegates from 400 cities in 45 states for meetings in Washington on April 25 and 26 and the Mayflower Hotel event.
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Florida
Philip W. Kniskern
National Association of Real Estate Boards
State
S.H. Bowman
Lake County
Washington
National Conference of Real Estate Taxpayers
Mayflower Hotel
Florida Points the Way praised by osteopathic forum lead
The Forum of Osteopathy lauded Dr. Hunter of Leesburg and his role as president of the Florida Association of Osteopathic Medical Physicians and Surgeons. It praised the state association’s work under his leadership in an April lead editorial titled Florida Points the Way.
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Forum of Osteopathy
Osteopathic Profession
Florida
Hunter
Leesburg
Florida Association of Osteopathic Medical Physicians and Surgeons
Florida income tax bill meets strong opposition
The State Chamber warns the proposed Florida personal income tax will break faith with residents and deter wealth from entering the state. Harold Colee, executive vp, says the policy would end Florida’s advertised tax stance and advocates opposed to the bill scheduled for a three o'clock hearing in the house committee on constitutional amendments at the state capital.
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State Chamber
Allahassee On Montee
House Committee On
Harold Colee
Florida
Lake County Agricultural Defense Council Meeting Endorses Live at Home Program
Lake County farmers met with their defense council in nine rural areas to discuss food and feed abundance as insurance against price rises, shortages, or cash constraints. They urged close tracking of government crop reports and agricultural guidance before expanding crops for national defense. Members include County Extension, AAA, Farm Security, and Farm Credit representatives.
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Lake Ara
Lake County
Agricultural Defense Council of
Lake County Agricultural Defense Council
County and Home Demonstration
AAA
Farm Security Administration
Farm Credit Administration
Judge Hosts Easter Gifts For Sumterville Children
The Hon. J. C. B. Koonce of the Circuit Court hosted Easter gifts for about 400 children and parents in Sumterville. He gave handmade statues dolls and a resurrection scene plaster cast display, honoring his ties to Sumterville since 1882.
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J. C. B. Koonce
Circuit Court
Eustis
Sumterville
Mary
Roonce
Koonce
Seven Minneola joins Lake County League of Municipalities
Minneola becomes the seventh Lake County town to pay annual dues and affiliate with the Lake County League of Municipalities. Others in the group include Montverde Groveland Umatilla Mount Dora Lady Lake and Leesburg. The second dinner meeting was hosted by Eustis at the Dutch Kitchen on April 24.
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Minneola
Lake County
County League of Municipalities
Montverde
Groveland
Umatilla
Mount Dora
Lady Lake
Leesburg
Eustis
Dutch Kitchen
Rogers Re elected Secretary of Florida Bankers Association
J Carlisle Rogers cashier of the First National Bank of Leesburg was re elected secretary of the Florida State Bankers Association at the Hollywood convention last week His re election honors his service and efficiency as a banking official statewide
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J. Carlisle Rogers
First National Bank of
Leesburg
Florida State Bankers Association
Hollywood
Rogers
Florida
Card of Thanks for Mr John S Silas
We express our appreciation to friends and neighbors for kindness to our father and grandfather John S Silas during his years here and their sympathy in our bereavement. Thanks to Mr Rehbaum for careful attention and to friends for flowers. Raymond, Lee and Anna Marie.
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John S. Silas
Mr. Rehbaum
Raymond, Lee
Anna Marie
Public Transit Assumptions Questioned About Passengers
The statement contends that transit firms often assume riders are feeble and incompetent, a view the author partly agrees with while noting that such attitudes misjudge many travelers who navigate systems confidently.
Attractive New Bulletin of Florida's State Parks
Florida's state park system releases a 16 page illustrated bulletin issued by the Florida Forest and Park Service. It includes color layouts and a map showing five parks open to the public and directions to obtain copies at no cost from Tallahassee.
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Florida’s
Florida Forest and Park Service
L. G. Scoggin
Florida
Tallahassee
Health Clinic Dedication in Lake County
The Lake County Health Clinic will be officially dedicated on Thursday May 1 with an open house and dedication ceremony at 2 00 p m on the courthouse grounds in Tavares The event features prominent state health figures and Dr Arthur W Newitt invites public participation. A closing note comments on investments appears as an unrelated line.
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Lake Count
Lake County Health Department
Court House
Tavares
Arthur W. Newitt
Notice of Intention to Make Final Discharge
Executrix Mary D Learned seeks final discharge as executrix of Frank E Learned estate. On May 30 1941 she petitions Judge A S Herlong Jr for approval of final report. Also notice for Mary L Graham estate filed April 21 1941 with attorney W M Kennedy Mount Dora Florida.
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Frank E. Learned
Mary Dpd. Learned
W. M. Kennedy
Mount Dora
Florida
Mary L. Graham
A. S. Herlong, Jr
Lake County
Mary JL. Graham
Loretta M. Graham
Elizabeth L. Evans
Helen O. Lemert
Mount Dora to Consider Fire Limits Ordinance Change
At a regular Mount Dora Town Council meeting on April 1 1941 a proposed ordinance to amend the 1929 fire limits ordinance was read and filed for public inspection. The change would remove parts of Block 7 west of the Atlantic Coast Line right of way and repeal conflicting ordinances with the amended measure taking effect upon passage. A May 6 1941 council meeting at City Hall will consider its passage. the town clerk dated April 16 1941.
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Mount Dora
Florida
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
J. B. Griswold
Notice of Proposed Ordinance in Mount Dora Town Council
Notice is hereby given that a regu posed Ordinance seeks to amend Section 3 of the prior ordinance dated September 6, 1927. It requires owners of property abutting streets with sewerage pipes and planned sewerage systems to make necessary connections in Mount Dora Town.
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Mount Dora
Florida
Mount, Dora
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