Dolomite grant planned for growers under 1941 program
County growers seek dolomite information as a possible grant aid under the Agricultural Conservation Program. A 1941 arrangement may begin soon, with dolomite payments rising from three to three fifty per ton, subject to soil building limits. Native grass cover crop payments drop from 1.50 to .75 per acre. details available at the local agricultural conservation office in Tavares.
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Agricultural Conservation Office
Tavares
Migratory Workers Face Severe Employment Shortage in Florida
The article describes migrant workers flocking to Florida to find jobs, with Camp Blanding crowded and little work available in agriculture. It notes Federal housing for migrants helps few, while the United States Sugar Corporation offers more stable conditions, though expansion is limited by federal acreage quotas and state needs.
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Calamondin a delightful Florida fruit and marmalade
A Florida citrus note extols the calamondin as more than a pretty shrub fruit with lime like flavor and golden juice. It outlines marmalade making steps including washing halving removing seeds chopping cooking with water and sugar to jelly stage. Readers are invited to visit Tavares or seek help if needed.
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Florida
Tavares
Birthday honors for Lake County printer George A. Pierce
George A. Pierce of Eustis, a printer and former Lake County official, is praised for his service to Eustis and the county. A Lake County birthday celebration notes his 1879 birth in Munfordville Kentucky and his 1921 move to Florida, with testimonials from Ansil D Miller praising his municipal work and leadership on the city council.
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Pierce
Florida
Lake County
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Lake
Miller
Rotary Club
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SCS Reports Planting Nearly 67 Million Trees in 1940
The Soil Conservation Service completed planting nearly 67 million trees and shrubs on over 67 thousand acres across the United States in 1940. Cumulative totals rise to about 578 million planted on 479 thousand acres. Future 1941 plans aim for about 628 million trees on 530 thousand acres. Region 2, including Virginia, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Mississippi, accounted for 40.7 percent of 1940 plantings.
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Hugh H. Bennett
Soil Conservation Service
Soil Conservation
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Virginia
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Public praise highlights Lake County health and fishing events
CBS commentator Bob Edge praises Lake County health efforts and the 14th National Fresh Water Bass Tournament in Leesburg from December 15 to March 15. Dr. Carl E Buck commends the Lake County Health Unit for milk control and public health information, noting strong cooperation from the Chamber of Commerce and local newspapers.
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Bob Edge
Lake County
Leesburg
Carl E. Buck
American Public Health Association of New York
Florida
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General Motors Science Show Coming to Eustis Civic Auditorium
Citizens will view a General Motors science exhibit from the New York World’s Fair at the Civic Auditorium in Eustis Friday at 8 p m. The free illustrated stage show, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, demonstrates past and present research through devices such as Edison’s lamp Bell’s telephone and a talking flashlight.
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General Motors
Civic Auditorium
Eustis
Chamber of Commerce
Bell
Arizona Member Joins Lake County Chamber
From Tucson, O Wagner of Lady Lake joins Lake County Chamber of Commerce while wintering west. He notes Lake County’s uniqueness and plans to return next summer. Also discussed: storing gladiolus bulbs cold to ensure even growth after planting. dry and clean bulbs before storage. ideal storage 40 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Tucson
Arizona
Lake County
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