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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1941
Page
8
Mount Dora tops Winter Park as Minkley stars on the mound and Christopher drives in runs. Otis Hale completes his 22nd baseball season without missing an inning as coach. The Green's Fuel Gas Co. seeks Vincent’s permanent commitment to a Lake County enterprise.
Winter Park beats Zellwood 7 to 2 as G Morton earns the win over Haskins. Ashley and Morton homer, Hale and Minkley steal, several on base hits, and double plays highlight the offense. Umpires Vincent and Haines. Final lineups list Mount Dora, Eustis, Clermont, Mascotte and Zellwood in a seven team league chase.
Lake County banks and post offices sold 30166.50 in Defense Savings Bonds and stamps in the last half of July, bringing 12 week total to 197,752.90. The First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Leesburg led with 10,983.50 in a two-week span, followed by Citizens Bank of Clermont at 4,500 and First National Bank of Leesburg at 3,603.50. Other listings include Eustis banks and post offices and Leesburg, Mount Dora, Clermont, Fruitland Park, Groveland, Umatilla and Tavares facilities with smaller amounts.
Commissioner Nathan Mayo calls on farmers to save fuel by driving 30 to 40 miles per hour, avoiding rapid starts and quick stops, shifting on steep grades, and reducing tire wear to stretch milage and conserve resources. He notes higher speeds consume more oil and brakes and tires wear faster.
Montverde Community Church led by C. F. Evans purchased 700 dollars in Defense Savings Bonds from its building fund. The fund, built over three years and held in reserve, may not be needed for several years and this marks the first such church in Florida to buy Defense Savings Bonds, per John L. Fahs.
A June 15 1941 inquiry from Sidetapo Socrabaya Java for black bass fishing literature was sent to the Lake County Chamber after an August 7 receipt. The request shows the reach of the chamber’s advertising in Field and Stream. Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps may be registered in children names as well as adults.
Florida Motor Lines and Greyhound agents offer complete summer trip planning for 1941. Transportation hotels and sightseeing arranged in advance to save time and money. Avoid disappointment and secure better accommodations at favorite vacation spots. Contact the travel bureau by phone letter or call.
A brief notice states Union Bus Station at Fifth and Alexander, with a phone contact listed for 2001.
The Flororange Canneries in Mount Dora plans to double output with new equipment. Burkart reports 12 to 36 case cans, $4 120 in local labor, $24 023 96 paid to growers, and $26 000 in can costs. About 50 percent of last year’s sales are booked on provisional contracts.
Karl Lehmann secretary of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce writes Col. W. M. Glenn of the Orlando Times to thank him for a complimentary reference and to say he will not run for Congress. He pledges to serve Florida and government, especially in promoting Defense Stamps and Bonds campaigns.
Florida citrus growers may see strong prices in the 1941-42 season if early oranges are held to full ripeness and weather resilience. John D. Clark of the Waverly Growers Cooperative cautions on stock readiness and market timing. A mysterious mural at Winter Haven featuring a large V and a caricature is revealed to be by artist Harry Bierce, noted for Florida State Fair and Florida Orange Festival work. The piece prompts a reflection on jumping to conclusions without sufficient evidence.
Lake County watermelons dominate the August Grower cover with three Lake County ice ladies. The feature notes Florida experiments at Leesburg, 11,000 hand pollinations this year, seven new varieties released, and melons from Linden by R. E. Goddard and Neil G. Brown weighing up to 98 pounds. Madison County planters report strong prices and 275 per carload.
Emmett Peter Jr publisher and editor of the Lake Region Eustis weekly newspaper becomes associate with the Orlando Sentinel as Lake County correspondent succeeding Ormund Powers. He remains publisher of the Lake Region but reduces active duties. George Van Giesen named managing editor. Powers to write a daily six-county feature as The Roving Sentinel. Peter to work from the Lake County Chamber of Commerce desk in Tavares.
Dr. H. G. Holland of Leesburg was appointed to the state medical examiner's board last week by Governor Spessard L. Holland. A longtime respected Lake County physician, he earns the honor and reflects his steady service to the community.
Jay W. Morgan, vice president and general manager of United States Sugar Corporation, announced a total of $60,000 was distributed among non executive staff under the liberal employee plan. The firm is cited by the Department of Labor as a model for fair treatment in agriculture.
The Florida Defense Force First Company at Tavares pledges 100 percent gas conservation. Captain Don E. Smith leads the unit to limit speed to 50 miles per hour and avoid rapid starts and unnecessary braking to conserve fuel.
At a regular Mount Dora Town Council meeting on August 141 the proposed ordinance to enhance fire prevention for hazardous materials regulate building inspections by the Fire Chief issue permits regulate nitrocellulose film transport and explosives prohibit certain fireworks and address bonfires and dangerous clutter. The ordinance would take effect upon passage and remains on file for public inspection with the Town Clerk. A council meeting to consider passage is set for September 2, 1941 at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall.
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