Notes About Our Men In Service Continued From Page One
Notes on service members include Lt. Sleight promotion to lieutenant senior grade after years in the Navy. He trained at Norfolk Toledo Great Lakes and served on a destroyer convoy duty in the Atlantic and Caribbean as disbursing officer. His Caribbean office presented him a war bond after nearly two years. A letter from F A Durham overseas to his mother in Mount Dora describes wartime experiences, morale, and frustration with strikes at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win C. Sleight
Sylvan Shores
Sleight
Norfolk
Toledo
Great Lakes
Atlantic
Harvard University
San Diego
Calif
Caribbean
South America
Canal Zone
Sarah Durham
Mount Dora
F A. Durham
O. K
Bob
Fitness Of Homes For Adopted Children Is Required By State Law
A state law requires social studies of all adoption petitions to assess child suitability and the petitioner’s fitness. The review cites cases showing unfit homes, including an improvised guardian with venereal disease and a beggar relying on charity income. If the child is already under a licensed agency, the agency must perform the study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ome
State Welfare Agency
Our Boys Fight On Buy War Bonds Until Victory
A World War II era plea urges the public to keep buying war bonds and supporting military effort until victory is secured. The message emphasizes continued financial backing and steadfast resolve.
Florida six month business gains outpace 1943 and 1942
The Florida State Chamber of Commerce reports six largest financial centers including Jacksonville and Miami show a 23 percent six month gain over 1943, with Miami up 48 percent and 86 percent over 1942. St Petersburg and Orlando rise 25 and 20 percent. Debits in Jacksonville rise 16 percent over 1943 and 51 percent over 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonvill Miami
Orlando
Pensacola
St. Burg
Florida
Miami
St. Petersburg
Jacksonville
East Town Church Services Note And Local Upcoming Events
East Town reports strong Sunday services across all churches with Sunday schools. several pastors away and illness noted. Invincible Singers from Gainesville performed at St John Primitive Baptist Church. Marriages include Miss Fannie Mae Corley and Samuel M. Cromartie, and Mrs Rebecca Williams and Willie Banks. A divorce report, Army call note, travel updates, and local club activities are listed along with war bond reminders and community reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Town
N. R. McNair
Butler
A. L. Cone
Eee
Russe
New York
S. Jordan
Eustis
Invincible Singers
Gainesville
St. John Primitive
G. W. Long
Fannie Mae Corley
Samuel M. Cromartie
Rebecca Williams
Willie Banks
Henry A. Smith
Charlie Mae Smith
Sam
Essie Jones
Denver
Colo
Penelope Blyar
Zeno Bradley
Sorrento
Fla
Mattie Williams
T. M. Thomas
Rev. S. Jordan
Better Building Citizenship Club
Helping Hand Club
Julia Hill
Jessie Mae Reese
Julia Page
Marie Williams
Sis Page
Public Hearing on Lake County Soil Conservation District
The State Soil Conservation Board will hold a public hearing at the County Court House in Tavares Lake County Florida on July 31 1944 at 2 00 P M to consider creating a soil conservation district covering all lands within Lake County Florida Tallant to the Flor A B Spencer Administ e State Soil Conservation Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tavares
Florida
State Soil Conservation Board
Lake County
Tallant
Flor- A.B. Spencer, Administe State Soil Conservation Board
Notice to creditors in the Minnie Potter estate Florida
Creditors must file claims with Hon A Herlong Jr County Judge no later than May 1 or be barred by law. Publication dated July 10, 1944. Mildred Marsh Drvorsak as Executrix of Minnie Potter deceased requests timely demands to the county office in Earl County Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iisabeth M. White
Herlong, Jr
Udge
Lake County
Tavares
Lake
Florida
Goodwin P. White
Elizabeth M. White
Hoy
Mary K. Rinehart
Roy Rinehart
Minnie E. Potter
Minnie BK. Potter
Te. Ke County
A. Herlong, Jr
Cousty
Te County
Mildred Marsh Drvorsak
Minnie
Tax Deed Request Filed for Cert 1289 in Lake County
Notice states M. R. Harper holder of Tax Certificate 1289 issued September 6 1937 has filed for a tax deed. Solid certificate covers a described property in Lake County indicating a hearing and action to issue the deed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Harper
A. D
Lake
Hanes
Auction Notice for Villa City Lots in Florida
A public auction in Tavares Florida set for 11:00 AM on the first Monday of September 1944. The sale covers Blocks 79 80 81 and 82 Villa City with land acres and certificate details referenced. Highest bidder will be declared and property described in accordance with law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Elicasios
Lake
State of Florida
Boy Fe
Aurelia C. Coffin
Eg Fia
Gro, J. Dyk
Circuit_ Court of
Lake County
Florida
Villa City
BR. W. Ce
Tavares
Fla
H. R. Harper
Inda
Lake Highlands Company
J. A. Bartley
Circuit Court of
A. J. Harnage
D. C
Pee
R.osores
Elizabeth Barg
Geo. Yebs
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Peters
Burton’s Garage Automotive Repairing
France
Sylvan Shares
Mr.henry
Stein
New Sylvan
Shores, Tne
Weekly Business Review
Er Eee Ae Aan
State Chamber of Commerce
Tilmon Thomas
Ma Kane
Womens Army
U.S. Army
Adie Wie'saads
Ros, Dbs
D.C
Homer Morris
Texaco Gas and On
Jimmie’s
U. BD
Jimmie) Hardester
Eustis Road
Brown Lumber Co
P. O
WAC
Wacs
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