Provisions of Social Aid Projects Explained by Official
Paul K. Weaver of the Social Security Board Orlando office outlines key differences in Old Age Insurance, Unemployment Compensation and Public Assistance. He notes 1942 for monthly old age payments, lump sum death benefits, and the role of state and local welfare departments in public aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul K. Weaver
Orlando
Social Security Board
Welfare Department
Weaver
Federal
Old-Age Insurance Bureau
Statistics on Lake County School Teachers
Lake County white teachers show 84 percent hold two year college diplomas or higher, 6 percent with master’s degrees, 48 percent with bachelor’s degrees, 30 percent with two year diplomas, and 16 percent with only high school educations. Among 65 negro teachers, 24 percent have bachelor’s degrees or better, 63 percent have two year diplomas, and 12 percent have only high school. Moore urged white teachers to pursue bachelor’s degrees and colored teachers to attain two or more college years, noting summer school as a path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
D. H. Moore
Moore
Philadelphia Marts Stimulate Florida Citrus Sales Displays
Between Oct. 15 and Dec. 29, 884 calls were made and 5 568 advertising pieces placed with many special displays. Fruit department managers report sales increases up to 70 percent due to the advertising program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Marts
Florida
Philadelphia
Florida Citrus Exchange
R. E. McCann
McCann
Fruit
Collector Urges Early Filing of 1937 Tax Returns
Florida Collector J Edwin Larsen warns individuals and businesses to start 1937 income tax returns now. Extensions require an exceptional meritorious reason and must be sworn on Form 1134 with the taxpayer or officer signing. Applications due before March 15. filings may be made any time, with emphasis on early preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edwin Larson
LL. C
Internal Revenue
Florida
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Larsen
Lake County Chamber of Commerce Praised for Calendar Card
From British Columbia the Lake County Chamber of Commerce received a letter praising their membership calendar. Josiah F. Price of Price Gourlay Advertising, Vancouver, commended the four color printing in the Dora Canal scene. The Mount Dora Topic press, Respess Engraving Jacksonville, and G. F. Wooten Tavares are cited for printing and preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Dora Canal
Josiah F. Price
Price Gourlay Advertising Agency
Vancouver
Kiwanis International
Price
Tavares
Englishman Crossing Florida by Eskimo Canoe Seeks Local Maps
George Conley of the Royal Canoe Club of London travels Florida in an Eskimo type canoe and asks the Lake County Chamber of Commerce for lakes and stream information. Map and details have been sent along with an invitation to enjoy canoeing in the county. Detours are noted on State Road No. 78 north of St. Petersburg in Pinellas and a 1000 foot detour on State Road No. 1 west of Chattahoochee in Gadsden County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Conley
Royal Canoe Club
London
England
Florida
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
St. Petersburg
Pinellas County
Chattahoochee
Gadsden County
Central Florida Exposition Opens Next Week in Orlando
Orlando prepares for the Central Florida Exposition with county displays from Osceola Seminole Brevard Alachua Marion and Pasco. Officials expect 100000 visitors, feature a Florida National Exhibits diorama previewing the 1939 World’s Fair, a new floral hall, and a soy bean car exhibit. 4-H poultry and egg judging finals cap the week with Chicago trips for winners and a free grandstand show nightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Seminole
Brevard
Alachua
Marion
Pasco
Orange
Apoka
Conway
Fair Villa
Gotha
Lockhart
Orlo Vista
Pinecastle
Union Park
Winter Garden
Taft
Christmas
Bickford
Municipal Auditorium
New York
Florida
R. M. Shearer
J. P. Williams
Orlando Garden Club
Chicago
Seaboard
American Soy Bean Association
Tampa
Orlando
Canada
Lake County 4-H funds aid boy with first loan pig purchase
Hoyt Farmer, a 14 year old 4 H Club member from between Tavares and Eustis, bought a registered Poland China sow pig for 10 dollars with 2 50 paid by the fund and a 7 50 loan for three months at 6 percent. The title remains with the Lake County Council until repayment and proceeds support other boys. The fund aims to raise 200 dollars in February to assist livestock projects. A detour on State Road 19 west of Blountstown redirects motorists to Clarksville, adding 26.1 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyt Farmer
Tavares
Eustis
Lake County
Poland
Lake
Florida
Wilmer Bassett
Blountstown
Clarksville
Frink
Caution Urged Over Home Talent Show Promoters
Lake County Chamber of Commerce warns residents about promoters who tour towns with home talent shows promising high returns. They may dodge taxes and push aggressive advertising and contests to extract funds from merchants. Local merchants urged to donate directly to the cause rather than through outside promoters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Lake County
Organi
Lake County Chamber Receives High Praise Letter
F. L. Laird, former president of the Lake County Horticultural Association, renews his 1938 membership and commends the Lake County Chamber of Commerce as a reliable straight forward disseminator of Lake County facts, praising its work and asking for more power and honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
F. L. Laird
Lake County Horticultural Association
Chambers of Commerce
Lake County
L. Laird
Florida from the Air 1938 edition shown in county pages
Commerce reports receipt of the first press copy of Florida from the Air featuring air pictures of this county. Published by Aero-Graphic Corporation Louisville. 10 000 copies ordered by Stand ard Oil Company of Kentucky for distribution. Limited supply available at the Court House office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Lake County Lake Fishing Feature Praised
In the February Florida Fishing and Tourist Magazine three pages outline where to fish in Lake County. The highlighted article by A. D. Miller of Eustis appears in Black Bass Fishing in Lake County, praising local fishing spots and techniques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Lake County
A. D. Miller
Eustis
Air Travel Now Considered Safe While Walking Remains Risky
A concise note contrasts aviation safety with walking hazards, stating air travel is deemed safe though pedestrians still face danger. The source emphasizes differing risk levels between modes of transport.
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Sadler & Simpson Insurance
Mount Dora
Aetna Casualty & Sarety Company
Yowell
Drew
America
Yowell-Drew
Orlando, Florida
Collector OF Internal Revenue
Central Florida Exposition
D Lake County
R. E. Norris
W. R
O. G. McQuaig
Montverde
Atlanta
Mount Dora Publishing Co
Merchants Sales Books
Hammermill Bond Typewriter
Manila
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