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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1943
Page
8
The note recalls a scene where a clock was set back an hour as a joke and the subject learns they were mistaken. The report also reminds reporters to note P-47s only when two or more are in the flight, not when flying singly.
The Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission outlines permitted nets and baits for certain waters. Sturgeon nets of specified sizes may be used with a permit. Shad nets require permits for areas including St. Marys and Nassau counties. Certain fish remain unprotected and may be taken by various methods, with permits required for seizing methods. A constitutional amendment approved last year empowers the commission to regulate seasons and methods.
The notice outlines taking fresh water fish and upland game, plus water owl considerations. It lists permitted methods and seasonal limits under state wildlife regulations to guide hunters and anglers.
The city faces a sweeping dry cleaning shortage as workers vanish and large plants refuse garments. Advertising campaigns warn customers to “PLEASE DONT SEND GAR” while mayors and officials struggle to obtain service as backlogs grow and hat cleaning becomes impossible.
Notice announces public auction of lands in Mount Dora Lake County Florida on August 6 at 10 a m to cover taxes and costs with sale continuing daily until settled. The piece also recalls wartime fabric shortages and bootleg cleaning, describing fashion shifts and policy actions from Congress and the President to support cleaners and supply.
Golden Triangle Laundry and Dry Cleaners cites labor and supply shortages, restricted ch ap and delivery, and higher overhead as reasons for a small rise in laundry and dry cleaning prices. Authorized by OPA, new prices posted at the plant or available on request.
Lake County leaders and lawmakers met to discuss the legislature's session and waterway programs. Senator J Ed Baker and Reps Harry Johnson and Lacy Thomas outlined bills, while Editor Warren Roberts and G G Ware urged consolidation, conservation, and surveys. Local officials elected Harry Brown president, J B Prevatt vice president, and Ralph Arey secretary treasurer.
Florida state study shows construction contracts in the first half of 1943 total $19,037,000, with public works and armed forces projects making up 95 percent. Despite a 32 percent drop from 1942, Florida ranks high among southern states and Texas leads in the region. Industrial and war-related work is expected to revive, while monthly averages show a downtrend for the remainder of 1943.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness, help and sympathy after the death of our sister Daisy E. Gabriel. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Relf.
The library offers titles on wartime topics including The World of the Four Freedoms by Sumner Wells and Italy From Within by Massack. Russia by Bernard Pares provides a general survey of the land and people, with a small Atlas around the USSR.
The War Finance Division of the U S Treasury in Washington congratulated Montverde Mayor Ralph Arey and War Savings Chairman C F Evans for their efforts during the war savings drive. The notice commends their leadership and community service in promoting bond sales and civic support.
Gail Patrick and John Carroll star in a tender moment from the musical film Hit Parade of 1943 showing at the Princess Theatre this Friday and Saturday.
In July Montverde became the first U S town to purchase its full per capita share of savings stamps. WAVES recruits benefit as uniforms styled by the designer also known for Duchess of Windsor attire. The fashion appeal aids recruitment efforts.
L Beard holder of part Tax Certificate No 141 issued September 4 1939 has filed for tax deed. Property in Lake County Florida SEY of NW% of NW Sec 22 Tp 20 8 R 24 B assessed in Devine McGill name. If certificate not redeemed court house door Tavares Fla 11 am September 6 1943. Official seal GEO J DYKES Clerk.
Theodore H. Lyons holder of part Tax Certificate 2516 filed for tax deed on Lots 14 15 17 18 Block 74 Mt Plymouth Lake county Florida. Unknown assessment name. Deadline 11 AM September 6 1945 in Tavares Florida. Clerk Ky A J Harnage D C.
Margaret K. Amann holder of Tax Certificate No. 208 filed for certificate on 40 acres in SE Sec 25 Tp 21S R 24E. Property owner James M. Zeigter. Redemption required by law by September 1943. Official seal GEO. J. DYKES Lake County Florida by A J Harnage DC.
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