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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1942
Page
8
The notice explains sugar allowances with two pounds per person without stamps, registration-based adjustments, and reassures no punishment or loss of sugar for truthfully declaring supplies. It lists sugar types including cane, beet, granulated, lump, cube, powdered, brown, molded, confectioners, raw, syrup, and mixes.
A Mount Dora notice explains how to use ration stamps for sugar during 1942, detailing stamp dates and values, loss reporting at City Hall, and how stamps are redeemed at grocers. It notes stamps must stay in books, replacement rules after loss, and that the board will issue travel and furlough handling guidance next week.
District Governor Wilfred Roberts tracks a Sarasota scammer who collected about 300 in one day from children, none aiding the blind. The story mentions Lions speakers at the Miami Beach State Convention May 10 11 12 and notes plans for Girl Scout hut and a venereal disease film at the Community Building.
The new bulletin lists a two term summer session at Florida State College Tallahassee. First session runs July 15 to July 25 and second session July 27 to August 29. The coeducational program offers regular college work, teacher certificate courses, and graduate programs beyond the bachelor's degree.
Railroads allocated about 349 million dollars for fuel in 1941 as coal and oil costs surged with wartime demand. Managers report higher prices and consumption, affecting operating costs across major lines and regional shippers.
AAASS in Montreal produces Valentine infantry tanks assembled from 40 000 parts at about 90 000 each. Weighing 20 tons with 25 mph top speed, the tanks mount 2 pounder guns and flamethrowers and employ over 3 500 workers. The factory runs nine shifts weekly, and Canada ships many to Australia. A second Canadian plant now mass produces heavier tanks.
Secretary Morgenthau announces an intensified War Bond and War Stamp campaign starting May 1 to double investments. A monthly county quota is set with ten percent of payrolls to be directed to Bonds and Stamps, urging broad public support and media cooperation. A Lake County committee meeting is planned for April 30 to finalize plans. Lake County pledges total 2,601 for annual $157,895.10, led by Leesburg with 1,179 pledges and $56,784.65.
Lake County ranked fourth among Florida counties in pledges to the War Savings Office. Deputy Administrator Karl Lehmann announced Jacksonville figures showing Lake County reporting 1213 pledges on April 21, with only one or more counties ahead.
Ancil lary Administrator De Bonis Non Cum Testamento Annexo files final report for Dwight H. Slate estate and petitions for final discharge. A June 2, 1942 hearing before County Judge A B Herlong Jr at Lake County Florida is requested for approval and discharge in this matter.
County totals shown include Orange 3854 Polk 2048 and Duval 1218. A noon Saturday of last week more than 3000 pledges were reported to the Lake County Chamber of Commerce at Tavares.
Mitchell Vines holder of Tax Certificate No 70 issued September 6 1937 has filed for tax deed on Tract 32 Groveland Farms Sec 9 Tp 23 R25E 10 acres in Lake County Florida. If not redeemed as required the property listed under South Hopkins will be sold at the courthouse door in Tavares Florida at 11 AM on the first Monday in June 1942. Dated April 21 1942. Official Seal GEO J Dykes Clerk of Circuit Court Lake County Florida By A J Harnage D C
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