County C of C sees near six hundred join for 1942
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce reports about 600 memberships received by Saturday noon as renewal letters circulated. Tavares leads with 100 of 115, Eustis 88 of 205, Leesburg 90 of 230, Clermont 62 of 104, Mount Dora 50 of 120, Montverde 42 of 25. Several towns exceed goals. sustaining and contributing members include Boyce A. Williams and Florida Waterway Congress among others. Lake County long holds Florida’s largest chamber membership and aims to extend that record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Montverde
Minneola
Tole
Seneca
Lady Lake
Lisbon
Boyce A. Williams
Tallahassee
First State Bank of
George R. Gastfield
Mount Dora Growers Cooperative
Pearl L. Cullen
Ie” Tavares
Eustis Rotary Club
E. Norris
Tavares
J. M. Picery
Chamber of Commerce
Florida
Lake County Leads Seven Districts in Central Boy Scout Council Growth
Lake County led seven districts forming the Central Florida Council with a 27 percent gain in the year end 1940 1941 figures announced by Scout Executive Harold V. Pace. Scouts and Sea Scouts rose from 191 to 215 Cubs from 8 to 38 with Orange and Volusia districts each up about 20 percent. Mount Dora added 22 percent. Pace cited new units by the Organization and Extension Committee led by Chester Crowder and predicted a strong enrollment rise in 1942 as Scouts aided the wartime effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Florida
Harold V. Pace
Orange
West Volusia
DeLand
Lake District
Chester Crowder
Leesburg
Mount Dora
Pace
Boy Scouts of America
Guernsey Named Acting VP of Gulf Life in Jacksonville
S Kendrick Guernsey of Orlando is moving to Jacksonville as Acting Vice President of Gulf Life Insurance Company to succeed Sumter L. Lowry who has joined the U S Armed forces. He has long served Gulf Life as director and inactive VP and will expand his duties. Guernsey is noted for civic work and heads youth programs in Central Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Kendrick Guernsey
Orlando
Guernsey
Central Florida
International Boys Work Council
America
Central
Florida
New Mail Schedule Extends Service Across Regions
A revised timetable lists morning and afternoon routes for mail service including 7:00 A.M. and 12:45 P.M. departures to northern and southern points, with 8:30 A.M. runs serving Tavares Eustis and Leesburg and 5:30 P.M. Air Mail to all state points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tavares
Eustis
Lees
Air Mail
Telegraph Schedule Snippet
An OCR snippet lists mail times for routes including all points north and south at 7:10 AM and 4:03 PM, Air Mail at 9:00 AM, and Florida mail at 1:15 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Mail
Florida Mail
Motels Schedule Daily Mail and Train Arrivals
Sunday notices list outgoing mail at 4:30 P.M. via air mail star route and 5:00 P.M. by train. Incoming mail at 9:15 A.M. air mail and regular, plus 4:03 P.M. for all points north and south. C. C. Dooley, Postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Mail
C. C. Dooley, Pastmaster
Col Lester Named Defense Council Tech Coordinator
Col C E Lester named to serve under General A H Blanding as Lakely Defense Council tech coordinator. He will set up HQ at Lake County Chamber of Commerce in Tavares and advise on council divisions, with weekly office time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. C. E. Lester
Lakely Defense Council
A. H. Blanding
State Defense Council
Tallahassee
Col. Lester
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Tavares
Defense Council
Chamber of Commerce
Col
C. E. Lester
Lake County
Consumers Can Aid National Defense Through Wise Living
The Lake County Council summarizes steps for citizens to conserve resources and support defense efforts. Consumers should manage and extend goods, avoid hoarding, plan purchases, use substitutes, learn from labels, check weights, report unfair practices, and support local products. Participation in education, benefits programs, and regulatory agency knowledge is encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County Case Council
C. B. Treadway
Tavares
Division of Home and Community Services
Consumers’ Interest Committee
State Defense Council of
Florida
Better Business Bureau
Alumni Deliver Thrilling Battle Against Mount Dora
In a highly competitive boys and girls basketball night, Mount Dora faced the Alumni in a tight contest. The invincible trio of Leeland Geiger and Roseborough sparked Mount Dora, but the Alumni answered with strong defense and scoring to stay within reach. The final scores showed a close game with Mount Dora edging ahead in the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
cLelland
Geiger
Roseborough
Mount Dora
Poli Ge
Drandy
Minkley
Vincent
French
Mount Dora Defeats Ocoee In Season Opener
Mount Dora beat Ocoee 38 21 girls and 42 15 boys in the season opener. Geiger MacLelland and Roseborough sparked the girls while Minkley Vincent and Richardson shined. The Hurricanes faced early trouble but Mount Dora pulled away in the second half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Roseborough
Geiger
Sessmereses
MacLelland
F. Lee
Minkley
Rehbaum
Allen
Hatenseeede
Sense White
Daniels
Eens Vincent
F Ley
M. Teasley
J. Teasley
G Sevieceneeses Richardson
Ssesesspae
Fee
TP. Sadler
Feaveee Drawdy
Hest
C Seeeeene Parker
G See Eenhawenawneeres
Christopher, Greene
Ocoee
Ocoee Cardinals
Vincent
Richardson
E.T E.G
T.py ‘French
Saneenetenengereee Enee
Youngblood
F Seddeeneed Anes R
Saweenedewes Enseee Wilson
G Sebrers
Dessectesenes
Meee Watson
Bbeetinensesesecese
State-Wide Health Conference Planned at Orlando
A state wide health conference on Health in Home and National Defense will be held Friday and Saturday January 16 and 17 in Orlando. Dr Thomas Parran Surgeon General will attend as guest of honor and deliver the principal address at the Friday dinner. The event, sponsored by the State-Wide Public Health Committee and county health associations, requires no registration and runs 11 a.m. Friday to about 2 p.m. Saturday at the Angebilt Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando
Public Health Committee
Public Health Associations
Wll
Thomas Parran
U. S. Public Health Service
Florida
Angebilt
Ence
Social gathering requires this ingredient, essential for success
A social gathering hinges on a shared element, a simple yet crucial factor that helps events flow smoothly. Without it, plans falter and conversations stall, leaving hosts and guests wanting more cohesion and warmth.
Notice of Deed Tax Application in Lake County Florida
Wallace Pike holder of part Tax Certificate No. 607 filed for tax deed on property described as 5% of SEW Sec 22 Tp 20 S R 26 BE in Lake County Florida. The certificate was issued to Heirs of D H Thomas. A February 2, 1942 sale date set at 11 AM at the courthouse in Tavares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Pike
Lake
State of
Florida
D. H. Thomas
Tavares
Fla
L. B. Driggers
A. D
Readkert
Growers Loan & Guaranty Co
Court House
Geo. J. Dykes
Circuit Court
Lake County
A. J. Harnage
D. C
Annual meeting notices for Mount Dora bank and Lake County savings association
The First National Bank of Mount Dora Florida schedules its annual stockholders meeting for January 13 1942 at 3 00 PM to elect directors and conduct business. A fictitious name notice for Hotel Simpson Whitney Rooms appears, with RSI Grant Cowles named, dated January 9 1942. Lake County Federal Savings and Loan Association of Tavares sets its annual member meeting for January 21 1942 at 2 PM at No 1 Broad St Tavares Florida, per charter bylaws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Mount Dora
Florida
Circuit Court
Lake Eer Florida
Simpson & Whitney
Fifth and Donnelly Area
Flor
RSI
Grant Cowles
Lake County
Lake County Federal Savings and Loan Association of Tavares
Broad St
Tavares
FF. H. Gillespie
Florida Milk Commission to Hear Milk Price Changes
The Florida Milk Commission will hold a hearing at the Court House in Tavares on Friday January 16 1942 at 10 a m to consider changes in the price structure of milk in the Lake County Marketing Area and other matters before the commission. Paul H Ficht administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Milk Commission
Court House
Tavares
Florida
Lake County
Paul H. Ficht
Pattern Pictures in Photography Show Ordered Arrangements
The article explains pattern pictures rely on visible rhythm from evenly spaced objects or symmetrical layouts. It suggests real world examples like markets and shadows, and guides practice with downward angles and varied geometric shapes using common items to create striking designs.
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Wilk
Mrshiver
Mount Dora Dairy
Strikes For Freedom
Central Boy Scout Council
S. Kendrick
Jacksonville
Silver Lake Country Club
Daily Greens
THE
Ranne Ae Annan
Lester
Alumni
Rosebo
Crane
Dees Adams
el Res
TP Turner
J . Tyner
F Keene
C. Jernigan
J. J. West Realty DO
Fifth Avenue
Homer Morris
Texaco
H. S
Clermont
Winter Garden
Umatilla
Burg
Circuit Court of
Stockholders Meeting
George J. White
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