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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1936
Page
10
State comptroller candidate Honey M. Lee argues pensions form the economic backbone and vows robust funding. The piece touts Lee’s record collecting funds for pensions, noting full 1932 payments and claims there will be no shortage as long as Lee remains in office.
The Montverde school celebrates graduation with Dr P M Boyd delivering the address and the music department praised for merit. Diplomas were presented by De Enwal of the University of Florida. New alumni president J D Letton of McCormick Lumber Company, Orlando, is named along with officers from DeLand and Montverde. The group plans a 25th anniversary program and to erec t a stone entrance pier next year. The class of 1936 brings graduates past four hundred.
Florida National Exhibits, Inc. sends full grown citrus trees including Ponderosa Lemon to Lake County for transplanting at Drake's Point near Okahumpka to Cleveland's Great Lakes Exposition from June 27 to October 4. Officials expect the trees to bloom and bear fruit in Cleveland as they did at Chicago's World Fair.
Citriculturist E F DeBusk reports Florida growers are pulling together to produce bright quality fruit. Heavy rains and a restful cold period boosted growth while increased spraying and Vedalia releases combat pests. With sound marketing and cooperation, prospects for the 1936-37 citrus crop are favorable.
Groveland shipmen t began this season with two carloads sent May 20 to New York and Chicago earning about $1000 per car. A third car moved to Philadelphia May 21 for a similar price. Over fifteen cars left Groveland this week as the harvest peaks. A light rain last week boosts growers with few melons called and inspectors found six green melons in 1500 checked. Leesburg Chamber plans its annual Watermelon Festival in June.
Recreation leaders of Lake County are invited to meet J Lee Harne Jr field representative Community Organization for Leisure at the Lake County Chamber of Commerce office at 2 o clock Monday afternoon June 1 to discuss a preliminary report on the recreation survey by Mr Horne and pending recommendations for war of this type in Lake County This meeting will precede the Board of Directors monthly meeting at 2 30 that afternoon.
In a year, Americans consume about 150 billion pounds of food and use over 20 billion board feet of lumber. They also buy around 2 percent of a billion pounds of cotton and wool materials.
Notice to taxpayers in Lake County Florida that Mt Dora Special Tax School District No 16 seeks court validation of bonds totaling 88600 in two series. Hearing set for June 8 1936 at 10 am in Tavares with publication in Mt Dora Topic for three weeks.
Notice of application for a tax deed under Senate Bill No 163 for Lot 15 Block 9 Mount Dora Sec 31 Tp 19 S R 27 E Lake County Florida. Property assessed in the name M G Trp. If not redeemed by law, property to be sold to highest bidder at courthouse door on June 1 1936. Dated May 5 1936. Official Seal Geo J Dykes Clerk. By R C Peeples D C.
Notice of application for tax deed under Senate Bill No. 163. W M Cory holder of part Tax Certificate 928 issued November 4 1895 filed for tax deed. Property described NW NE SE sections in Florida. Tax sale at the courthouse on June 1 1936. Clerk of Circuit Court serves as official.
Leslie F. Jackson and M Eleanor Jackson holders of Tax Certificate 2852 issued September 7 1931 have filed for tax deed. Property in Lake County Florida Lot 2 Fearons Sub Mt Dora previously in Harry E Richardson name. If not redeemed by law the property will be sold to the highest bidder at the courthouse door on June 1 1936. Signed R C Peeples D C.
James Simpson holder of Tax Certificate No 2420 issued August 7 1933 has filed it in my office and sued thereon. The certificate covers Lot 22 Block 11 Sylvan Shores Mt Dora in Lake County Florida and the suit is in the name of W J Kent Co Unless the certificate is renewed this notice completes filing by R C Peevles D C 1941c
George F Westbrook announces bid for State Senator in Florida's 23rd District Lake County. Paid political advertisement urges support ahead of the Democratic primary on June 2.
Tennessee Joe, a grower and farmer, announces his bid for State Senator subject to the June 2 primary. He opposes slot machines and political racketeering and backs a Town send Plan, presenting himself as a family man.
J M Austin of Leesburg Florida declares candidacy for State Senator District 23 in the Democratic Primary scheduled for June 1936. He requests voter support in Lake County.
Thomas H. Cooley declares his bid for the Democratic primary for Florida Representative to the Legislature. He pledges energetic and impartial service to Lake County voters in the June 2 1936 election.
Candidate Bill Adams appeals for votes in Lake County urging support for adequate old age pensions and for clean fair government. He states he is free of ties to any group and will act for what the people want. Paid political ad. 1941
Letter to Democratic voters in Lake County from John L. Fahs announcing his candidacy for the Florida House of Representatives. Fahs states his intent to run in the June Democratic primaries and to serve with fairness honesty and impartiality if elected. He notes his ballot group designation Group nine and lists Leesburg Florida.
Candidate M V Simpson announces bid for County Commissioner District Four in Lake County. He pledges straightforward business administration and asks for support in the Democratic Primary on June 2. Simpson frames his interests as aligned with voters and urges backing in the paid political notice.
F. E. Owens, incumbent Lake County Florida commissioner from District Four, announces seeking another term in the Democratic Primary set for June 2, 1936. He notes eight consecutive years in office and asks for continued support and confidence. Paid political advertisement.
A Lake County Florida notice pledges a courteous efficient and economical administration if renominated in the Democratic Primary. GEO J Dykes requests votes in the June 2 1936 election and thanks supporters. Paid political advertising.
D H Moore announces re election bid for superintendent subject to the Democratic primary on June 2. He regrets duties will prevent meeting all voters but thanks supporters and asks for their continued votes.
To the Democratic voters of Lake County, a paid advertisement urges support for the superintendent of public instruction candidate in the upcoming Democratic primary.
A paid political advertisement from J Philip Doss urging voters to support his candidacy in the Democratic Primary on June 2 1936 for the Lake County tax assessor position. The message requests vote and support.
A candidate for re nomination and re election to the office of Sheriff of Lake County appeals to voters in the lead up to the June 2, 1936 primary. He thanks supporters from the last election and asks for continued confidence in enforcing the laws.
Gilbert W. Jones holder of Tax Certificate No. 2291 issued August 7 1933 has filed for a tax deed. The certificate covers W 150 ft of N 140 ft of Block 49 Mt Dora Sec 30 Tp 19 S R 27 E in Lake County Florida formerly titled Monroe Patterson Estate. Official seal GEO J Dykes.
George M. Cornelius holder of Tax Certificate 3040 issued July 7 1930 has of Florida Lot 16 Block 48 Mt Plymouth. Dennis O McCue was named plaintiff. Dated the 4th day of
A fragment states a future serve feel slogan “Plenty without waste” linking farmers and citizens in a union with the farm and the eee, proposing a program that unites producer and public for efficient resource use.
H C Lasater pledges opposition to door sessions and trick deals. He says his office will serve taxpayers, business and working people, with economical management and loyal staff. He asks for votes in the June 2 primary.
Lake County Chamber of Commerce officials joined delegates at Clearwater for the Florida Commercial Secretaries Association convention. Five national chamber leaders taught courses including Community Hospitality led by Karl Lehmann. Accompanying Lehmann were Mrs. Lehmann and Miss Shirley Schonenberger.
A judge quips that letting Communists take control might reveal how they would divide the $11 billion deficit, reflecting a satirical political moment.
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