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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1941
Page
7
Mount Dora hosts athletic meets attracting visitors who commend the town for well kept grounds. The grounds-keeper, a thoughtful worker, criticizes mere going through motions and emphasizes pride in work. He notes the payroll name does not excuse poor performance and highlights community benefit from quality effort.
Frank J. Banning county superintendent of schools was unanimously elected chairman of the Lake County Kiwanis Inter-Club Relations Committee at a Tavares meeting. The event includes a county wide naturalization ceremony at Venetian Gardens Ball Park in Leesburg on March 25 with civic and youth groups cooperating and county high school bands participating.
Dr. Harry Raymond Pierce of Rollins College asked the Lake County Chamber and its secretary for addresses to aid a radio debate on WOR Newark between Bates College Maine and Rollins College Florida. The Rollins team requested permission to use chamber material and the information was provided. Advertisement promotes the idea that advertising pays.
Col Oscar Foley recruiting officer for Florida and Georgia announced in Jacksonville numerous desirable vacancies in the U S regular army. Air Force assignments head the list with Tampa as the station. others include Field Artillery and Infantry at Fort Benning Fort Jackson and Fort Bragg. Limited non combatant slots exist for specially qualified men. Eligibility includes white male US citizens 18 to 35 with no dependents and fit for service. Air Corps requires high school or journeyman trade rating. others require eighth grade education. Pay ranges from 37.50 to 157.50 monthly with basic four month training. benefits cover food clothing shelter and medical care. Applications by letter or in person to the nearest recruiting office in Georgia or Florida.
Dr. Smith, Director Bureau Epidemiology of the State Board of Health, was selected for a top epidemiology post. He came to Lake County on November 1, 1939, from Jackson County and built a strong health unit. His headquarters will be with the State Board of Health in Jacksonville, while he remains in Lake County until a successor is chosen. He is a graduate of UNC, UPenn, and Harvard, and previously served as Connecticut epidemiologist and West Hartford health officer. His departure draws widespread regret and honors for his service.
Florida Grape Growers Association holds mid winter conference in Leesburg on Fri Feb 14 with Dr Charles Demko presiding. K W Loucks leads grape station work while Pickard outlines exchange plan and Norris discusses soil conservation profits.
Col E D Lambright lauds Boyce A Williams of Tavares in the Tampa Morning Tribune editorial dated January 24. Williams, 16-year Lake County tax collector, is appointed chairman of the Industrial Commission with a state payroll role and a $6,000 salary. Governor Holland calls him a strong fit for the job.
The column records a visit by Raymond Dawson of Miami and Rhode Island connected with the Bureau of Inspection and Navigation of the Marines. A social event followed a bride groom ceremony with ice cream served after the couple’s celebration. New arrivals include Albert Peterson and family from Virginia Illinois and others joining local events around Bok Tower and the Eustis Winter Vandalia opening.
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce warns residents and winter visitors that not all tambourine solicitors are worthy of donations. It notes that some groups imitate Salvation Army workers, and jail preaching by non Salvation Army solicitors is not allowed. The board urges donations through legitimate churches or recognized religious organizations and offers a contact at 122 Tavares for verification.
The report notes a woman who chooses bargaining over meals, yet she dislikes witnessing a man in distress. Her stance reveals a conflict between practicality and concern for others, underscoring social tensions of scarcity and duty.
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