Florida Citrus Growers urged to unite for price stability
The Florida Citrus Growers, Inc. reports about $6,000 in contributions and over $2,000 in expenses for the year, noting leaders spent around $25,000 of their own money and time to build the industry. It calls for a strong, cooperative, long term program to cut production costs, expand markets, and align prices with consumer demand, urging industry-wide support and regulatory cooperation.
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Thoreu
Washington
Chicago
Growers Organization
Florida Citrus Growers, Inc
Social Security Numbers Required on Employers' Wage Return
Paul K. Weaver of the Social Security Board in Orlando urged that every worker's Social Security number be included with each name in the quarterly wage reports due in July. He warned that matching names alone risks errors, since thousands share common names and accuracy affects benefits from 1937 onward.
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Paul K. Weaver
Social Security Board
Orlando
Weaver
Dr. William A. Hamlett Birthday Biography
Dr. William Alexander Hamlett of Groveland was born July 22, 1882 in Waco Texas. A Baptist pastor he moved to Florida in 1931 and Lake County in 1936. He recalls earning his first dollar by preaching but received a turkey gobbler instead. His leisure includes fishing big game hunting and photography with a cape jasmine favorite flower. He notes Lake County’s Chamber of Commerce as highly active.
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William Alexander Hamlett
Groveland
Waco
Texas
Dr. Hamlett
Baptist Church
Florida
Lake County
Carl G. Fisher Dies After Brief Illness Promoter of Miami Beach
Carl G. Fisher prominent for developing Miami Beach and helping promote the Indianapolis Speedway died Saturday after a brief illness. He was a leading figure in midwest and southeast recreation and motor racing development. His work shaped iconic coastal and racing destinations.
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Carl G. Fisher
Miami Beach
Indianapolis Speedway
Cover crop care and home fly control tips
The article advises mowing mature cover crops in groves to boost organic matter and suggests nitrogen applications for light cover crops. It also provides a method to trap house flies using a milk and water mix with formalin in shallow dishes, noting it is relatively safe for humans in limited use.
Lake County Grapes Shown at World’s Fair Florida Exhibit
The second shipment of Lake County grapes went to the Florida Exhibit at the World’s Fair in New York and are on display in refrigerated cases. They were contributed by Dr. Charles Demko of Altoona. A third shipment, including possible Orange County fruit, is planned for next week through the Florida Grape Growers Association.
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Lake County
Florida
New York
Charles Demko
Altoona
Florida Grape Growers Association
Orange County
Lake County oranges sizing up for next season
Lake County's orange crop is sizing up nicely and growers expect the next season to be nearly as large as last year despite a long dry winter and early spring. A notable reduction in Lake County grapefruit is anticipated for the coming season.
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Lake County
R. E. Norris
Lake County fishing trip inspires New Jersey man
Harry E. Westervelt of East Orange New Jersey praised Lake County lakes for a rewarding fishing vacation at Lakeside Camp and Clermont. He plans to return next season and notes past Florida fishing was costly with Smyrna trips.
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Harry E. Westervelt
East Orange
N. J
Lake County
Notice of hearings and probate actions in Lake County Florida
Public notices announce hearings on July 5 1939 and August 1 1939 in Eustis and Tavares for ordinances and mortgage foreclosure. Also notices request creditors file claims against decedents John W Cody and Charles W Keith in Lake County Florida within eight months after publication.
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John, W. Cody
Lake County
Florida
Herlong,Jr
Tavares
A. D
F. Cody
John W. Cody
Thomas H. Cooley
Charles W. Keith
Cook County
Illinois
S. Herlong, Jr
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