Navy enlistment guidance and benefits explained
An article outlines Navy enlistment basics including education, training, and pay. It covers exam requirements, selection for Navy Trade Schools with free schooling valued at $1500, and potential first term pay up to 126 dollars monthly. It also explains re-enlistment bonuses and the meaning and use of depth charges called ash cans.
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Navy
Navy Trade
Naval
Navy Trade Schools
Fleet
Navy Training Opportunity for Young Men Advised
Announcement from the United States Navy Department details accelerated ship construction under the Two Ocean Navy plan. It cites plans to train 12 000 to 15 000 men monthly at four naval training stations and offers Navy Editor Keller to promote local opportunities for technical training and advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy Department
Pro
Navy
Naval Reserve
Duron
Pag Sy Osany
United States
Ameri
Knox
George C. Keller
Mount Dora
Rhe
United States Navy
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Letter urging enlistment and pride in naval training
A letter from Felton “Dizzy” Dean to Mr Keller extols Navy enlistment as honorable and necessary, highlights athletic opportunities, and urges young men to learn a trade and make good in naval service. Dean, a Mount Dora High School Class of ’41 graduate and athlete, endorses naval life and discipline.
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Taente
Mr. Keller
Navy
Felton
Dean
Mount Dora High School
Mount Dora
Lake Orange
Florida's Navy Recruits Get an Unusual Break
Lieutenant Stanley Jones, recruiting officer, offers guidance to new Navy hopefuls in the Florida area. Jones, who enlisted at 17 with no high school education, rose through the ranks for 10 years before earning a commission, sharing his experiences with aspiring sailors.
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Navy
Florida
United State Navy
Uncle Sam
Stanley Jones
Sar
Lake County Citrus Growers Tour Planned For November 19
Plans for the annual Lake County citrus growers tour to the Citrus Experiment Station at Lake Alfred are under way with the date set for Wednesday November 19. Detailed plans will be announced later and several new developments since last year are noted to benefit growers.
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Lake County
Lake Alfred
Birthday Party Mention Calls for Lake County Figure
In December 1922 and January 1928, Frank T. Laird chose to remain in Lake County. He enjoys reading as a favorite pastime and prefers flowers other than sand spurs. His preferred food is French fried potatoes and his hobby is transportation.
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Lake County
Japey
You
Frank T. Laird
Karl Lehmann Birthday Marked By Lake County Chamber
Karl Lehmann of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce celebrates his 54th birthday on Sunday October 5. A Wisconsin native born in 1, he has served 20 years in Central Florida chambers across Orange and Lake counties, with earlier work at the U S Treasury and Defense Savings Staff. He lives in Montverde and works from Tavares.
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Karl Lehmann
Lake County
Chamber of Commerce
United States Treasury Department
Defense Savings
Florida
Lehmann
Central Florida
Kiwanis International Committee On Publicity
Montverde
Tavares
Leesburg Banker Govan Ware Celebrates 56th Birthday
Govan George Ware of Leesburg marks his 56th birthday on Monday October 6 born 1885 in Providence Union County Florida. He is president of First National Bank Leesburg and former director of Oral Reserve Bank Atlanta. He arrived in Lake County in 1909 and enjoys walking fishing and work. He lists azalea and bou gainvillea as favorite flowers. He is past president of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce and active Kiwanian Baptist Mason and Knight of Pythias.
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Govan George Ware
Leesburg
Providence
Union County
Florida
First National Bank
Oral Reserve Bank
Atlanta
Lake County
Ware
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Knight of
Pythias
Aerial Survey Photographs For Sale In Lake County
Lake County aerial survey photographs are offered to property owners and others. Phil S Arey announces that enlargements 20 by 25 inches cost 1.25 each and show features at 8 inches to the mile. Contact prints 7 by 9 inches are cheaper. Photos were made with aid from the Board of County Commissioners and the Agricultural Adjustment Administration. These images, captured in January and February, accurately depict tree counts and cultivation, and area can be measured with a planimeter from Mr Arey’s office in Tavares.
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Lake County
Phil S. Arey
Board of County Commissioners
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Arey
Soil Conservation Office
Tavares
Black bass photographed for Outdoor Life in Florida catch
A 14 lb 2 oz black bass from Sand Hill Lake in Lake County Florida was caught by Roland R Crabb of Yalaha. Outdoor Life published the image in August with the photo submitted by Bob Teese of Leesburg.
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Lake County
Outdoor Life
Sand Hill Lake
Florida
Roland R. Crabb
Yalaha
Bob Teese
Leesburg
Sixth Grade Welcomes New Members and Flag Gift
The class received a 4x6 ft flag from Bo White’s father George White, and enrollment stands at 26 with new members Kelly Willard Laurence Cara Otha Hudson Billy Verigan Nell Marie Conner. Grade mothers Mrs. O. W. Conner and Mrs. W. H. Perry, grade father Mr. E. E. Nutter. Perfect spellers include Anne Pike and Ronald Caldwell. The fifth grade also numbers 26 after two additions.
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Bo White
George White
White
Kelly
Willard Laurence
Cara Otha Hudson
Billy Verigan
Nell Marie Conner
O. W. Conner
W. H. Perry
E. E. Nutter
Anne Pike
Ronald Caldwell
Traveling Pupil Choir Sails Across The Atlantic
A student choir notes its light enrollment yet strong singing reach as they travel widely. Leaders include grade mothers Mrs. Simpson, Mrs. Thompson, and grade father Mr. Schwartz. The group reports crossing the Atlantic and equator with a new song learned during a precarious moment. Belgian Congo and Florida are described as hot or wet in tone as several named tiers are listed.
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O. M. Simpson
J. M. Thompson
W. V. Schwartz
Atlantic Ocean
Equator
Belgian Congo
Florida
Raoul Deiter
Junior Hutcheson
George Bond
David Lanier
Floyd Risley
Hollis Townsend
Lafaye Humphrey
Marian Roseborough
Betty Ruth Swartz
Mary Martha Simpson
Betty Ann Thompson
Third Grade Enrollment At Mount Dora School
The class reports twenty four pupils with five new students in the room who have never attended Mount Dora schools.
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Mount Dora
Mothers and F L Slayden for Grade Father
A brief item notes mothers and F L Slayden in connection with a grade father position. The readable text suggests a community or school event involving these individuals.
Second grade enrolls 24 with more girls than boys
The 1941 42 class shows fourteen girls and ten boys with strong start in ant study sparked by Betty Key. Pupils attend well, two cases of sore eyes noted due to heat and gnats, and all join The Good Health Club.
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Betty Key
Alan Claflin
Peeee Zerby Yer Eason
William Hutches
Mary Adkins
Patsy Dean
Birdie Mae Durham
Martha Simpson
Ma Nibe Send
Wiley
First Grade Headline Reflects Busy Third Week
At the end of the third week first graders, twenty seven pupils including 13 girls and 14 boys, are busy at school. They read from picture charts before books, with Miss West creating pet chart stories. Grade mothers are Mrs. Conboy and Mrs. Nutter. Mr. Jorety Simpson is grade er. September birthdays list Betty Sue Scott, David Eason, Frankie Aline Paul, Betty Jo Eckoldt.
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Miss West
E. G. Conboy
E. E. Nutter
Jorety Simpson
Conboy
Nutter
Betty Sue Scott
David Eason
Frankie Aline Paul
Betty Jo Eckoldt
C Wagner Returns to Lake County After North Tour
C Wagner of Lady Lake returns from an eleven month tour through the north and says no place beats central Florida for desirability. He advertised during his travels using material supplied by Tavares publications.
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C. Wagner
Lady Lake
Lake
Florida
Local columnist Reflects on Troubles and Ailments
A writer muses on common troubles and health concerns, noting how people discuss difficulties while seeking practical remedies and empathy. The piece reflects everyday worries and the human tendency to share burdens.
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Florida Experiment Station
Florida Forest and Park Service
Ocala
U. S. Navy
Hollywood
Wand
G. G. Ware
National Bass Publicity
Superfex
Ivanhoe
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Sily Strite
Ernest Mosteller
R. G. Shipes
Patty Claflin
Dale Tucker
Fred Eason
Phoenix
Arizona
Cecil Collins
Metter
Georgia
Russell McKinney
Eustis
William Wofford
Cross City
Barbara Baker
Starke
C. W. Rogers
George Detten
Alvis Williams
Rex Key
Barry Norton
Mabel Liles
Bettye Ann Ray
Jack Norton
Horace Blunt
Kenneth Rogers
F. L. Slayden
Crane Furniture Co
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