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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1935
Page
8
The Town of Mount Dora Florida reports two water samples taken February 5 show total bacterial counts of 100 and 160 at 24 hours with zero fermentation colonies and no coli confirmation. Based on supply source handling and the results, the sanitary quality is deemed very good by Director T S Kennedy M D.
Eustis hosts a Washington's Birthday celebration featuring a cash prize for the oldest running automobile in the parade. Eligible entrants may bring their vehicle to run in the procession beginning at 10 00.
The piece notes a city mired by low ambition, with public mood linked to weighing in and a call to follow sidewalk and road rules. It laments economists sidelining conclusions when a project is deemed essential, urging steady fiscal discipline.
Practical tips for amateur boat owners on winter maintenance. Advice covers plywood use and hardboard, cabinet shelving, door fittings, and heating. fastening bolts with oil, lock nuts, and cotter pins. valve grinding decline with service stations. use of emery wheels and flexible shafts for engine work. and screw head alignment for smooth varnishing and brass fittings.
The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad will pay the school operating portion of its tax levies early, about $266,000, to assist schools and teachers' salaries. Comptroller J M Lee announced after receiving a wire from W A Kay, aiding March payrolls and county distributions.
The article explains how proper use of any refrigerator type saves energy and preserves food. It covers door opening habits, crowding, fruit and vegetable storage, and placing fridges in cool rooms to reduce operating costs. It also notes preparation of foods for storage and proper containers. It ends with a note on Blackstrap molasses recommended by federal feed authorities for scarce feed crops.
The Collector of Internal Revenue reminds taxpayers that 1934 joint income tax returns must be signed by both husband and wife. One signature leads to future forms for missing signatures, delaying processing. cooperation is requested to ensure proper execution.
Tangierine reports guests from Seneca Falls and Richmond attending box suppers and Lincoln programs. The Garden Club met at Mrs. Swift's Lake Ola garden with talks on wildflowers and canal zone flowers. D A R program at Montverde, luncheon at Mayfair, and a February 15 social with Mr. Carlton Mott visiting. The Literary Club met at C H Esey’s home to plan future events.
Florida’s State Experiment Station and the USDA introduce Suwannee cowpea a high hay yielding variety. Seed will be tested by about 1000 farmers across Florida this spring. It outproduces common varieties by 25 to 50 percent and holds foliage longer aiding delayed haying. It resists nematodes and offers edible seeds maturing June to September.
Mrs F M Hadlock, winter visitor, weighs seven pounds twelve ounces with artificial bait at Jake Harris Creek for a women’s bass tourney lead. The catch is the largest by a woman in the event and second overall in size. L H Raulerson of Wildwood holds the 9 pounds 4% ounces top prize.
Virginia C Bowker holder of Tax Certificate No 3392 dated July 7 1930 has filed for tax deed on Lot 21 Block 94 Mt Plymouth Lake County Florida. Certificate was issued in J M McCormick name. Tax deed will issue March 19 1935 unless redeemed per law. Dated February 4 1985. Official seal Geo J Dykes Clerk Circuit Court Lake County Florida By R C Peeples D C.
Mrs. Aled F. Schrup holder of Tax Certificate 2989 dated September 7 1931 applies for tax deed in Lake County Florida for Lots 15 16 Block 74 Mt Plymouth in the name of Edw A Corney dated February 9 with official seal GEO J Dykes
Tax Certificate No. 2666 dated August 6 1928 covers Lot 22 Block 94 Mt Plym in the name of R C Griffith. Dated February 4 Official Seal GEO J Dykes by R C Peeples D C.
Special Master intends to sell a foreclosed mortgage property in Lake County Florida under the February 11 1935 final decree. The parcel sits in Guller's Homestead Addition Mount Dora described as 70 ft from the northwest corner of Lot 28 and runs 45 ft south 150 ft east 45 ft north 150 ft west to the starting point with furnishings included. Sale to be offered in front of the court or designated place per decree.
The regular biennial school election will be held in Mount Dora District No 16 on March 5 1935 to elect three trustees and determine millage for two years. Inspectors are W J Ferris Raymond Young and J J West with M W Simpson as clerk. Election at Mount Dora City Hall. Published four weeks in Mount Dora Topic. Dated January 28 1935 in Tavares Florida. The Board of Public Instruction for Lake County Florida. By D H Bickers Chairman D H Moore Sec and Co Supt.
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