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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1940

Page

7

Social Security Series Explains Your Rights

Detailed explainer on the revised Federal Social Security Act, its benefits, eligibility, and payment rules for retirement and survivors. Includes quarters of coverage, wage bases, spouse benefits, and conditions for continuing work after eligibility. Provides contacts in Orlando for further information.

Eiditor Ivors Insurance Easist Eincoke Pols Bill Jones Bill Social Security Board Orange Avenue Orlando Florida

Lift Up THINE Eyes and the Advertising Age

A Nation’s Business article extols advertising as a key driver of growth since 1740, praising its role in building a larger, richer United States and urging continued support despite reform criticisms. It frames advertising as essential to a brighter future and economic progress.

England France Germany Spain Italy

Lake County Birthday Party Honors Two Civic Builders

The notice profiles Frank Townsend Laird of Grove land born October 3, 1885, a Phi Beta Kappa graduate and influential Florida citrus grower who helped organize the Lake County Horticultural Association and chaired the Chamber of Commerce. It also notes Mr Ware born October 6, 1885 in Providence Florida, who moved to Lake County in 1909 and enjoys fishing and walking.

Frank Townsend Laird Groveland Phi Beta Kappa Utica N. Y Hamilton College Harvard University Florida Lake County

Karl Lehmann Named Lake County Chamber Secretary

Karl Lehmann, long time chamber official, serves as secretary treasurer of the Lake County Chamber and has held roles with Orange County and Orlando Chambers. Born October 5, 1887 in Oconomowoc Wisconsin, he came to Florida in 1924 and has ties to Kiwanis Scouting and Christian Endeavor union activities.

Karl Lehmann Lake County Rollins College Florida Florida Christian Endeavor Union

Govan George Ware Leading Leesburg Banker and Former Fed Director

Govan George Ware of Leesburg serves as president of the First National Bank of Leesburg and is noted as a former director of the Federal Reserve Bank. He stands among the outstanding leaders recognized in the region.

Govan George Ware Leesburg First National Bank of Federal Reserve Bank

Gulf Life Ins Company Promises Job Return For Draftees

Gulf Life Insurance Co of Jacksonville pledges to reinstate employees called to service under draft or National Guard. President T. T. Phillips states all such workers will have leave of absence with full job guarantees upon return, reflecting strong support for national defense.

Great Florida Gulf Life Insurance Comoat Jacksonville T. T. Phillips Gulf Life Gulf Life Insurance Co United States National Guard Reserve Corps The

The Golden Hurricans at Winter Park Tip Off

The Golden Hurricans host a game at Winter Park tomorrow and fans are urged to follow the team and cheer them on. The item emphasizes supporting the squad.

Golden Hurricans Winter Park

Pumpkin bugs threaten citrus crops and fertilizer trends noted

Pumpkin bugs in citrus groves threaten fruit when cover crops weaken. Entomologist J. Watson lists preferred leguminous hosts and control by cutting middles. Clip Sheet notes favor higher analysis fertilizers, fewer grades, and regional trends in fertilizer use and plant food units. Florida forest tree planting programs offer subsidies and seedling availability through Soil Conservation and state services.

J. Watson Prof. Watson U. S. Department of Agriculture A. L. Mehring Lola S. Deming Herbert Willett National Fertilizer Association Vermont Maine South Carolina Florida Alabama Mississippi

Florida brothers enjoy Lake County bass vacation

Ralph Durham of Perry Florida and his brother Harvey Durham of North Carolina fished three and a half days in Lake County. They caught 59 pounds of bass including a 10.5 pound fish a 8.5 pound fish a 6 pounder and five fish weighing 4 to 5 pounds each. They were guided by Aaron Routledge former Lake County Chamber of Commerce helper who provided local church contact and tourism literature. The chamber supplied information on camps and attractions and the Durhams recommend Lake County as a ideal summer vacation spot for Floridians and visitors.

Ralph Durham Perry Florida Harvey Durham North Carolina Lake County Aaron Routledge

Skunk Banquet Threatens State Tree Nursery Losses

A serious grub outbreak in Olustee kills over three and a half million pine seedlings. Chemicals fail to halt the infestation as skunks raid nightly for grubs, prompting discussion of fur farming and even selling grubs for fish bait to offset nursery losses.

Olustee James E. Mixon

Right of Privacy editorial sparks town gossip critique

A young editor defends privacy in a column titled The Right of Privacy. The piece condemns pervasive local gossip that harms families and marriages, urging residents to guard home life and limit public speculation about neighbors and divorce. The essay laments the damage from rumors and exposes self deception among townspeople.

Billy Waddell

Tropical Confections Candy Factory Opens in Groveland

Charles C. Walker opens Florida’s largest candy factory in Groveland under the name Tropical Confections. Wholesale operation using Florida fruit products with planned $5,500 investment and more equipment to come. Walker’s background spans Argentina to New York, with citrus groves in Lake County and a papaya based chewing gum under development.

Florida Groveland Charles C. Walker Tropical Confections Walker Diebold Canada New Zealand Australia Honolulu Cuba Mexico New York New Orleans St. Paul Lake County Peerless Gum Co Buffalo Ormond Powers Orlando Morning

Pearl Tangelo Named After UC Crossed Grapefruit Mandarin

This week the University of California announced a new fruit variety produced by crossing grapefruit with a mandarin. The result resembles an orange but carries the grapefruit tang and has been named Pearl Tangelo.

University of California

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Social Security Lake Countys Gulf Life Ins. Co National Defense Florida Forest and Park Service Soil Conservation Tavares Faun Nets Vision 1 MR. Skunk Miss Florida Sudan Miami Beach Cecille Perkins Ioustey Mone Tisoun Merte Robert Ernest Hayes Fort Pierce Robert Robert Hayes Ford Motor Company
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