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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1941
Page
8
Geo J White called for strong men to lead and restore efficiency in government and schools. He criticized rising admin costs, excessive boards, and the fee system while urging new projects and responsible fiscal policy. The audience applauded as the chamber president and officers received thanks, along with appreciation for the dinner volunteers.
Receipts of new investments were larger in 1940 than any prior year with investors increasing by about 25 percent and total volume rising around 33 percent. The association paid its tenth and eleventh semi annual dividends at 4 percent, totaling over 16000 dollars. Reserves grew 2442 percent year over year to 6.87 percent of 1940 income and more than 8 percent of total share accounts were invested. Directors cite larger reserves as crucial amid national defense buildup. The liquidity stance shows 75 percent of the Federal Home Loan Bank line unused, offering safety without sacrificing earnings. The association maintains ties with state and national leagues and its secretary served on national investment committees in 1940. The message urges members and the public to recognize thrift and home financing as key to local and national economy.
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation announced last week a grant of 3600 to the University of Florida to continue for another year a project in Applied Economics that began last year.
Official records show nearly 1,000 sailfish brought to gaff at Stuart between December 29 and January 5. Notables including Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr and Herbert Fultz zer contributed to the record catch. A boat caught and released twenty six sailfish in one day, setting a new world record.
Mr Fairbank oversees the Poultry Breeding Research Station at Vadala and supervises seven village schools with resident teachers in twenty three villages and many Indian churches. He also runs a Boys Vocational School guiding rural youth in reading writing math and trades like farming goat care carpentry to prepare for life in their village homes.
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce awards honorary memberships to distinguished citizens for cooperation with the county and chamber program. Senators C. O. Andrews and Claude Pepper lead the list, followed by Rep. Joseph E. Hendricks Governor Spessard L. Holland and Willis Powell of Indian Springs Co. for years secretary of the Chamber. They express appreciation and pledge continued cooperation with Lake County and Florida.
West Lafayette resident J. F. Irwin spent ten days fishing in Lake County near Tavares at Carl's Camp. He credits the Lake County Chamber of Commerce with the most satisfactory information received from a chamber, saying he would share the news with friends in Indiana.
Dates of school plays listed for Junior Class January 24 and Senior Class February 21 at Community Auditorium. The renewal subscription offer expires February 1.
Public record notice lists J F Amick as assessed holder for Gov Lot 13 Sec 17 S R 28 E. The Groveland Graphic references a tax deed application for the listed parcel in Groveland.
Tax deed proceedings filed by R and Agnes Berryman for Lake County Florida property lot 17 18 block 12 Clermont and lots 25 24 block 17 Clermont formerly in Martha A. McNeal name. Also Mount Dora ordinance creating volunteer fire department and engineer operator post with council supervision and fire chief appointment. notices for final reading February 4 1941 and public objections.
Town of Mount Dora Florida invites sealed bids to construct a concrete block switch house and storage on NE Block 32 at 10th Avenue and Tremain Street. Plans available at Town Clerk for five dollars. bids require 10 percent certified check and a Surety Bond. bid deadline February 4, 1941. council may accept or reject any bids.
D B Lawrence holder of Tax Certificate No 434 filed for a tax deed on land in Lake County Florida. The certificate was issued September 7 1986 and formerly titled to Mary B Warren. The hearing is set for 11 o clock AM March 3 1941 at Tavares court clerk office.
A historical savings association presents its annual financial statement as a narrative of policy and performance. It describes $170,000 in home loans over six years, a 4% annual dividend history, liquidity strategies with 25% line of credit from the Federal Home Loan Bank, and reserves ensuring safety for investors and savers in Lake County communities.
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