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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1944
Page
8
Lake County reports total sales of 1 401 435 in E Bonds and related securities, against a quota of 1 115 900, or 126 percent, with a state average of 134 percent. Chairman H F Isted notes the county’s strong performance, highlighting 579 140 in E Bonds and 262 495 in F and G Bonds, plus 178 300 in certificates and other notes.
County agent Wilmot outlines care tips for camellias including fresh mulch of oak leaves or pine straw, careful fertilization, pruning crowded branches, and spraying for scale aphids die back and canker. He notes disinfection of tools and continued watering as new growth appears.
Lake County voters face county wide races for Sheriff State Senator State Representative and Supervisor of Registration Six men run for Sheriff Clarence Cooper Al Hammond Pryor Jones Willis McCall Clyde Revels and C E Sullins Johnson and Thomas seek the Senate in the two representative groups B D Harris and Tim Seller contend in Group 1 while C Harold Ferran is unopposed in Group 2 Ralph Battle and Bertha Veach vie for Supervisor of Registration many county officials face no opposition including Judge A S Herlong Jr Clerk Geo J Dykes Tax Collector Pearl Cullen Tax Assessor J Philip Doss Superintendent Frank Banning and Surveyor Cy Willard. Unopposed county commissioners are Frank E Owens and Harry K Stokes. District 1 contenders are George L Singeltary Hugh Bourlay and J H Pegram District 2 Manuel Sloan and J C Cowart District 5 H H Hethcox and H Lightfoot. Leesburg candidates for justice of the peace J M Austin Bob Williamson and constables W C McWhorter W L Story W B Hall and A N Lavender plus Mount Dora districts W C McWhorter and W L Story.
The Florida War Finance Committee releases the final report on the Fourth War Loan Drive showing Lake County performing well while the state as a whole advances toward its funding goals. The document details contributions by counties and overall progress toward the drive’s target.
A Florida Chamber of Commerce receives a letter from an old friend of Florida describing travels over the past five years. The note hints at experiences and impressions of the state, with emphasis on Florida’s appeal and local character.
The speaker urges that the next Florida governor be a calm and energetic leader with proven business ability and tested statesmanship. Millard Caldwell is presented as that qualified candidate in the statement.
A visitor reports defiant attitudes from Lake County merchants during winter stays and notes criticism from locals. He contrasts this with many winter visitors praising courteous treatment and writes letters to the Lake County Chamber of Commerce in Tavares. Domestic air mail rates are listed for letters.
Notice announces applications for tax deeds by W T Bridges and H Neal Smith for property in Lake County Florida. Properties include portions of NW of SE in Sec 3 Tp 21 R 24 and parts of Montverde Lot 2 Lot 3 Blk 2, with sales set for May 1 1944 at 11 00 AM at the courthouse in Tavares. Official seals and clerks acknowledge filings dated March 20 1944.
Official notices disclose tax deed applications by creditors for parcels in Lake County Florida. Details include certificate numbers dates 1928 and 1944, descriptions of property fractions and sections, redemption terms, and court seal with clerk GEO J Dykes and A J Harnage as deputy.
Notice announces J M Lowry holder of Tax Certificate No 1637 filed for property in Lake County Florida. It lists Block 38 Division F Montverde and sets a May 1 1944 auction at 11 AM in Tavares. Also Otto Kolb and Annie M Kolb holders of Tax Certificate No 2315 filed for Mt Plymouth Lot 1 2 Block 74 and states redemption terms and bidding at court-house door May 1 1944.
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