Milner-Rosenwald School Drive Boosts Charity Total
East Town notes the Milner-Rosenwald school drive ends at St Marys Baptist Church with 115 dollars more raised than last year. Em ma Russell led giving. 26.11 collected at federation service. church programs, revivals, and Masonic Lodge growth marked a busy period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milner-Rosenwald
St. Mary’s Baptist Church
Emma EB. Russell
C. Lott
East Town
Jordan
Winger
Federation
S. 8
Butler
N. R. McNair
Masonic Lodge
St. John Primitive Baptist Church
B. J. Solomon
Wildwood
Florida
Florida. Everyhoa Is Invited. Is Calla Mae Torrence Is Gone Stee Meena Thane
Jesus
Sister Terrence
Mt. Olive A. M. E
Tangerine Cemetery
Public notices and the spirit of the law
A discussion contrasts lax public notice publication in a suburban paper with the law’s intent for broad publicity. It argues notices should reach all affected parties, not just a limited section, and compares this to wartime blackout practices.
Lake County surpasses fourth War Loan quota across towns
Community chairmen report county wide sales exceeded targets with many towns doubling or nearing their quotas. Umatilla High and Mount Dora led with substantial totals, while Astor Grand Island and other communities posted strong figures. Officials note late February sales of E F and G bonds may push totals higher before month end.
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Umatilla
Rai
Astor
Grand Island
Minneola
Okaham
Sorrento
Altoona
Ferndale
Mount Dora
I. B
Astatula
O. W. Smith
Astor and Park
W. C. Jones
Cassia
R. C. Baptist
Clermont
A. B. Middleton
Eustis
H. F
Ed Byrd
Fruitland Park
C. O. Blaze
Henry Bayless
Groveland
L Day Edge
Howey
Dodge Taylor
Lady Lake
G. Herbert
Ty Jem
John Heist
Lemar
Ee H. Rast
Lake County Chamber Sees 966 Members For 1944
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce at Tavares reports 966 memberships for 1944. Recent weeks brought sustaining memberships of 12.50 from Postal Colony Company and The Lakeside Inn. Additional $5 contributions come from notable members in Eustis, Mount Dora, Leesburg, Ta vares, Mineola, and Orlando, with twenty nine new one dollar memberships noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Carl
County Judges to Study Soldier Vote Procedure in Tampa
The Florida County Judges Association meets in Tampa on February 24 led by Judge A S Herlong Jr to set procedures for implementing the 1943 Soldier Vote law. Secretary of State R A Gray will outline expected steps and duties for county judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida County Judges Association
A. S. Herlong, Jr
Tampa
of State
R. A. Gray
Mount Dora
Lake County
Florida
Herlong, Jr
Tavares
Florida postwar diversification urged by Chamber of Commerce
The Florida State Chamber of Commerce research division says Florida’s prewar economy aimed for broad diversification. Florida ranked 14th in diversification in 1940, with low manufacturing share at 11.68 percent, and wartime shipyard growth raised wages but slower than the national pace. Continued diversification awaits the postwar period to recover ground lost in the war.
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Florida
Florida State Chamber of Commerce
Virginia
United States
Guide to Watering Weeding and Plant Care
The article advises watering with a stream down the middles and soaking every ten days, avoiding deep hoeing once plants grow large. Hand-pull weeds near the plants and scrape middles to disturb soil little. If leaves die or brown spots appear or insects show, consult the county agent or local seed store for diagnosis and remedies.
Guard Against Moths
Extension clothing specialist Joyce Bevis advises on storing winter clothing. Learn proper care to prevent moth damage as you prepare garments for the season. The guidance covers cleaning, packing, and storage conditions to protect fabrics and maintain freshness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Bevis
Protecting Clothes From Moths This Winter
Advice on storing winter garments, blankets, furnishings, and rugs to prevent moth damage. Recommends sealing garments in tight chests or closets, avoiding para dichlorobenzene, and using moth flakes for fumes to penetrate fabrics.
Tomato is basic for all Florida victory gardens
The tomato is a basic vegetable for any victory garden and rich in vitamins A and C. Florida adapts to tomato cultivation. newer varieties yield more. Suitable Florida varieties include Pan American Rutgers Stokesdale Grothen's Globe Pritchard Gulf States Market Va lift for southern Florida. Planting guidance for beginners and pest cautions included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Pan- America
Rutgers
Stokesdale
Grothen
Globe
Pritchard
Sealed Bags In Closet For Constant Flake Supply
The note instructs keeping items tightly sealed in bags inside a closet. A constant supply of flakes is required, with one to two pounds kept in an open dish at the top of the closet.
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Ovey
Lake County Oil and Gas Leases Surpass 20300 Acres
Oil and gas leases totaling more than 20300 acres in Lake County were issued in three weeks. The largest agreement paired Lake County Fruit Corp with Magnolia Petroleum Co for 12214 acres east of Umatilla and Mount Dora. Other deals include A Franzblau leasing 2696 acres to R Y Austin who assigned to The Texas Co, and Paul B Shockley leasing 1022 acres to Magnolia Petroleum Co. Nearby parcels and sums are listed with multiple venues and signatories.
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Lake County
Lake County Fruit Corp
Magnolia Petroleum Co
Umatilla
Mount Dora
A. Franzblau
Lakeland
Groveland
R. Y. Austin
Texas Co
John A. Sniveley
Winter Haven
Clermont
Paul B. Shockley
Altoona
Paisley
Magnolia
R. E. Maxwell
L .L. Beeson
F. H. Logan
Ocala
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Funnigram
By Schneider
Burton’s Garage Automotive Repairing
David McDuffie
By James E. Pollard
Ohio State University
Lake Over
Department of Agriculture
Willis V. McCall
Civic
Reece
Ernest R
Weekly Business Review
Flaggeh of Commerce
Liddie Tam-Zy
Jin
Florida Victory Gardens
Homer Morris
Texaco
U. S. Highway
Lake
Hitler
Hirohito
Mussolini
Mabel T. Banks Labreck
Raymond Labreck
Ceaseu
W. M. Kennedy
Mt. Dora, Fla
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