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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1946
Page
4
The notice lists subscription options in advance including one year for $2.00 six months for $1.25 and a single copy for 5 cents. It notes registration as second class matter on June 7 1916 at the Post Office in Daytona Florida under an act.
The article echoes a pledge to liberty and justice while noting World Series ticket requests in Boston give fans about a one in seven chance. It highlights Ralph Arey of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce traveling to Union County South Carolina, praising his qualifications and demeanor for community work.
Florida school days begin with more than 450000 children returning to classes. Asher Frank of the Florida Safety Council urges motorists to drive carefully near school zones to protect kids. He notes eight years without a school hour fatality and stresses worn tires and equipment, reduced speeds, and vigilant driving to save lives.
Mrs Lucie K Miller reports in July that 600 cans of food were collected by Lake County Home Demonstration women for foreign relief. The count was shared with the Agricultural News Service of the University of Florida College of Agriculture. Bingo tonight at Sylvan Shores Hotel Cocktail Lounge.
In Tavares Florida on March 7 1946 County Agent R E Norris expresses deep thanks to Lake County editors for publishing extensive coverage of the Citrus Institute. He notes the event was the best attended and credits newspaper publicity for much of its success as Karl Lehmann plans a meeting resume for local use.
Miss Mae Wiley receives a letter from the Browns and Conners and Mrs. Jack Heist detailing a visit to Shawinigan Falls Quebec. The letter notes French speaking population, industrial center, frost, school plans, polio outbreak, and quarantine news from Toronto regarding the Harry Clarke family.
Lake County paid unemployment benefits for the week ending August 30 totaling 886 dollars to 50 recipients, consisting of 29 men and 21 women. National totals show 3,221 men and 2,807 women paid across the state, with 6,028 total claims in the period.Recipients were categorized as professional 1, clerical and sales 7, service 4, agriculture 16, skilled 12, semiskilled 6, unskilled 4.
The notes warn that branding irons can cause sores in cattle and advise applying a repellent to branding wounds to prevent screw worm infestation. They cover cow maturity, feed use for maintenance and milk production, sandspurs removal, seed treatment before planting, and warn that Lantana is poisonous to livestock and should be eradicated if it escapes from ornamentals.
Dealers using established charges for ing must file duplicate affidavits for each car and truck handled with the OPA district office in Jacksvn le. They must also file a Certificate of Transfer within five days of sale with the Lake Sumter area price control board and provide a duplicate to buyers.
Lake County Chamber of Commerce directors will meet in the Home Demonstration Building on September 19 at 2 30 p m. President Geo J White calls for full attendance to conduct vital county business.
The Mount Dora Public Library committee presents new titles across fiction non fiction and drama. Notable entries feature works by A Milne Ellery Queen Oz books and operas such as Carmen and Hansel Gretel along with local notes and gift acquisitions.
Lincoln A. Rees of Tavares, Lt. Commander USNR, receives an honorary appointment as Officer in the Military Division of the Order of the British Empire. The action, ordered by the King on Admiralty advice, honors his distinguished service.
The text notes that Rees, recently placed on inactive duty with the Navy, will be presented with a veterans administration insignia in due course. It highlights his status and forthcoming recognition by the veterans organization.
Leesburg receives a license for a broadcasting studio and towers on Floradel Ave off the a Road southwest of tion's permit. The station aims to advance civic affairs. Corporation officers include President P. Gorman Vice President W G Knowies and Secretary Treasurer Wilber Harkness. Other directors are J D Manly G G Oldham Byd Herlong John L Fahs and Earle Fain.
Lake County ranked sixth in Florida for Savings Bonds bought and sold in 1945 46 with sales of 223 478, just 5000 less than Duval County. County officials including H Frank of Eustis and G G Ware praised principals teachers and students for patriotism loyalty and thrift.
Spare Stamp 49 good for five pounds of sugar extended through September 30. Spare Stamp 51 now valid for five pounds of sugar until 31, 1946. Spare stamps and 10 for Can-
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