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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1941
Page
3
The War Department urged Congress to extend the National Guard Reserves and Selective Service for the emergency. President Roosevelt warned of possible Army disintegration if Congress does not act and cited the Selective Service Act as permitting extension.
The report shows rose to a new high price at 30.69 dollars up 5 percent since April and 21 percent from May 1940. Hourly wages averaged 72.6 cents, up 2.5 percent from April and 9.1 percent year over year. The Agriculture Department cites farm wage levels at an 11 year high as of July 1, 60 percent above the 1910-14 mean. Roosevelt seeks Congress power to set daylight saving nationwide or regionally. The Federal Power Commission notes rainfall eases southeast energy shortages but full use awaits more rain for energy usage.
Estate tax collections for the year ending June 30 totaled 901,366.77 the smallest in years. Large blocks of estate taxes remain unpaid awaiting federal judgment with some claims dating back as far as three years. One claim paid July 17 had been pending since 1935.
State Road Chairman Tom Johnson explains that 1941 tax laws add debt service credits for 23 counties and extend credits to 44 more. If a county’s receipts exceed debt obligations, 80 percent goes to the Road Department and 20 percent to the county for road construction. The gas laws protect counties from default by enabling sinking funds transfers as loans to be repaid from gas allocations.
State Treasurer J. Edwin Lawson gains authority to enforce fire laws, investigate fires, suppress arson, inspect alarms and exits, and report all fires via fire chiefs in cities or mayors where no fire company exists. He also oversees storage and use of explosives and related inspections.
Florida's treasury posted 106 million dollars in the last fiscal year ending June 30. Receipts increased by nearly 11 million over the prior year while disbursements totaled 105,427,339. The all funds balance at June 30 stood at 14,385,088, with many receipts from federal donations grants and endowments.
Watson rules state treasurer Ed Larson says agents are not correct when telling a policy holder not to bother about co insurance requirements because valued policy pays full loss. Full payment allowed only if property insured at full value whether destroyed totally or partially. If doubt arises about fire and life policies, the policy holder should write J Edwin Larson State Treasurer and Insurance Commissioner.
Attorney General Watson in a formal opinion to State Superintendent English states county or sub school special mill ages may be reduced proportionally to higher assessed valuations even if previously voted under 1941 tax laws. Anticipated increases in utility taxes due Oct 1 and insurance taxes raise revenue into the general fund while inheritance taxes show a decline.
Lake County towns report rapid filling of aluminum bins with cast off pots and pans as defense needs rise. Officials urge donating only unnecessary aluminum and note that replacing home kettles could worsen steel kettle shortages. Local and state council teams coordinate collection and central shipping in the state.
Walter M. Kennedy known as Red of Mount Dora, longtime Lake County attorney, born July 28, 1891 in Big Stone Gap Virginia. He studied at SouthernCollege and University of Florida Law, practiced in Tavares then Mount Dora, served as Lake County prosecuting attorney, and held roles in Pi Kappa Alpha Serpents Club Kiwanis Masons Knights of Pythias and local Methodist church. He enjoys boating and fishing.
Charles E Crozier of Clermont born July 22 1906 in Bethesda Ohio. Educated at Porter Military Academy and University of Florida he belongs to Pi Kappa Phi. He lived in Lake County 31 years works in advertising and enjoys writing and politics. He is ROTC graduate and Florida Defense Force lieutenant, past Clermont Junior Chamber president and Lake County Chamber director and Clermont JCC treasurer.
Harold G. Hull of Groveland, born July 30, 1889 in Minneapolis, developed a business path in grain elevators and with firms Fiske Rubber, Firestone, and International Harvester. He moved from Winston-Salem to Florida and serves as Groveland postmaster, wife and daughter reside in Winter Haven, and he is vice president of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce from commissioners district two.
W F Red Robinson of Leesburg born July 30 1904 in Lebanon Illinois is a lawyer and served in the 1939 Florida House of Representatives from Lake County He studied in Lebanon grade and high schools then attended the University of Florida He moved to Lake County and Florida on July 4 1922 His interests include fishing red roses steak and politics He is active in the Lions Club Episcopal Church Masonic Lodge and the Knights of Pythias
Justin Langille of First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Lake County Leesburg is named to the Florida Defense Savings Committee of the U S Treasury representing state Federal Savings and Loan Associations. Jacksonville administrator John L Fahs praises Langille and Florida associations for defense bonds and stamps sales.
A Mount Dora Rexall Store advertises Lea's Hair Preparation claiming to fade gray hairs with a few days use and money back. The copy urges customers to buy a one dollar bottle and visit Mount Dora Pharmacy for guaranteed color matching results.
Notice announces sale of lands for delinquent taxes in Mount Dora Florida on August 18 1941 at 4 PM and continuing daily until parcels cover taxes costs and charges. Tax Collector John B Griswold lists parcels and owners including Perry Corley Williams Johnson Jackson Chestnut Gamble Epton Walker Kennedy Hecker and others with acreages and lot descriptions.
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