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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1938
Page
8
Thomas H. Cooley announces candidacy for reelection to the Florida House of Representatives Group 2 Lake County. He thanks voters for past support and urges Democratic primary participation May 3 1938, promising continued integrity and service.
Miss Ora Hoagland born circa 1853 and longtime Mount Dora resident died after months of illness in Ohio. She served as the town’s first librarian and later remained active in civic affairs and the Congregational church while cared for by her niece Elizabeth Evans. A simple graveside service was held at Forest Cemetery with family and friends in attendance.
Lake Jem resident L C Pike 62 died suddenly Monday morning after a second paralytic stroke. A Florida native and longtime area resident, he was a Bay Ridge Cemetery funeral was held Tuesday. Survived by widow Jessie Pike Mount Dora two daughters Mae Haygood Apopka Jeannette Pike Jacksonville and two sons Maurice Tangerine Wallace Mount Dora along with three sisters and three brothers.
Governor Cone and Senator Pepper urged the Federal Surplus Commodities Corp to purchase overproduced cabbage in St Johns, Putnam and Flagler counties for redistribution to relief clients.
A Florida column outlines proposed legislation and funding for tung oil trials, celery marketing to Sanford and other centers, and civil service exams. It also notes Rivers and Harbors projects for Brevard County including Courtenay and Eau Gallie turning basins, with cost estimates and maintenance, plus WPA projects in Lake Maitland, Six Mile Creek near Sanford, Lecanto school, Osceola County roads, and Orlando streets.
The State Welfare Board reports Florida gains roughly 20 million dollars annually from federal sectors. The figure reflects funding streams supporting welfare programs and state services managed under federal aid.
Mrs Ella Stevens 77 died at her daughter’s home on East Rollins Avenue Orlando after a lingering illness. Born in Philadelphia she had lived in Mount Dora previously. Services were held at Stith Griffith Funeral Parlors DeLand. She is survived by one daughter Mrs Frank P Turner of Orlando.
A Florida reader reports on Basil’s citrus venture in Lake County. He planted 120 Hamlin orange trees on two acres, starting at age three and now ten years old, producing 982 boxes sold at 2.25 dollars each totaling 2007 dollars, about 1003.50 per acre, with potential yet to grow.
The Town Council of Mount Dora grants Florida Telephone Corp a twenty year franchise to construct maintain and operate a telephone system along town streets alleys and public places with option to renew for ten years. city may purchase after expiration under appraisal by a three person panel. corporation to move poles and wires at cost when required and to hold town harmless from liabilities. rates to be set under Florida Public Utility Control.
Public notice outlines Florida Telephone Corporation rights for use of fire alarm poles in Mount Dora and a requirement to provide a new telephone service within 15 months. If unmet, franchise voids. future tech may trigger installation in similar towns. Also, probate notice for Isaac Ronsheim estate cites eight month claim period.
In Re Estate of James E Wetz, deceased. Creditors must present claims to Judge A S Herlong Jr at Lake County Courthouse in Tavares Florida within eight months from first publication. Claims not presented timely will be barred by law. Dated March 9, 1988. Howard J Wetz and John F Moody Executors. Attorney at Law 104te Judge Lake County Florida Notice of Sale of Tax Certificate House Bill No 396 Acts of 1937.
Notice covers tax deed application for Certificate No. 584 issued May 2 1934 held by Arthur L. Truskett for Lake County Florida land in Gov Lot 2 Sec 12 and related parcels. Court actions foreclose delinquencies 1928–1937 for Mount Dora lands, with court sale if unpaid, and includes multiple parties and dates in 1938.
Tax certificate No. 21 held by C Alsobroom lists parcel in Cassady's Addition Lis a. If the certificate is not redeemed according to law, the described property may be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse door. Dated March 11 1938. Clerk Gykes by A J Harnage deputy clerk.
Wm. Be. Simmons filed to offer for sale Tax Certificate No. 1580 of 1928. It covers unpaid county taxes from 193? to 1937 on Block 5 Belmont Heights. Sale to highest bidder for cash at the Court House door in Tavares on April 4 1938 at 11 A M. Official seal GEO. J. DYKES March 15 1938.
Ocala attorney F R Hocker announces his candidacy for the Fifth Judicial Circuit judgeship in the upcoming Democratic primary. He urges voters to support his campaign in a paid advertisement signed by the author.
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