Birth Certificates From Central Florida Birth Records
Central Florida faces a bottleneck as many workers lack birth certificates needed for defense jobs, passports, and aid. The Census Bureau reports 60 million Americans without birth proofs, triggering delays. Officials advise checking state vital statistics records first and pursuing delayed birth certificates if needed, with Census guidance available.
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Ted
Paris
United States Bureau of the Census
Florida
Census Bureau
War Departments
Bureau of Census
Drivers Licenses Sold In Mount Dora This Week
County Judge Herlong's two assistants selling licenses in Mount Dora reported by 4 p.m. Wednesday that since Tuesday morning they had issued 402 operator licenses 30 chauffeur licenses and 10 junior operator licenses. They announced another day of sales today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Drivers were urged to bring their 1940 41 license to obtain the new one required by October 1 and warned they must go to Tavares for the state exam if they cannot show the old license. Costs listed: chauffeur 1.50 operator 1.00 junior operator 0.50.
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Herlong
Mount Dora
Iyday
Tavares
Unable to Return This Winter to Mount Dora
Friends of Mr and Mrs Rollin J Brown and Miss Cora Brown announce they cannot come this winter and will stay in Lancaster New Hampshire. They have rented their bungalow to Rev Arthur Peabody Pratt and Mrs Pratt of Greenfield Massachusetts who plan to occupy around October 30. Dr Pratt completes a twenty five year pastorage at Greenfield church on October 17 and has participated in Kiwanis Woman's Club and religious affairs.
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Rollin J. Brown
Cora Brown
East Eighth Avenue
Mount Dora
High Street
Lancaster
New Hampshire
Arthur Peabody Pratt
D. D
Pratt
Greenfield
Massachusetts
Second Congregational Church
Woman’s Club
Keller Family Returns From Extensive Vacation Tour
Mr. and Mrs. Keller publishers of the Topic return home after a six week trip covering 4,000 miles. They visited relatives from Rising Sun Maryland to Banner Elk North Carolina and toured the Smokies and Cherokees before stopping at Indian Springs Georgia. They found Willis Powell recovering from a broken hip and plan to resume work with next week’s issue.
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Mrs. Keller
A. A. Tanner
Rising Sun
Maryland
Sumter
S. C
Chester
Pitts
Buslvania
Pittsburg
Banner Elk
Smokies
Gatlinburg
Tenn
The
National Park
Clingman’s Dome
Cherokee Indian Reservation
Indian Springs
Willis Powell
Powell
Atlanta
Lake County
Downs
Mr. Silver
Dexter Enjoys Summer in Florida at Daytona Beach
John A. Dexter reports a pleasant summer stay at Lakeside Inn in Daytona Beach. He praises Florida as a desirable summer destination with constant activity and good fishing. Dexter notes improved health and hopes to return in winter as his old self.
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John. A. Dexter
Daytona Beach
Lakeside Inn
Florida
Lakeside
Harold T. Ames Purchases Lake Ola Property
Harold T. Ames of Chicago buys from T. E. Estey a seven acre Lake Ola property with a single story cottage and lakeshore gardens. The sale, handled through J. J. West Realty, notes Ames is son of C. C. Ames who lives in the cottage. Other J. J. West Realty transactions include A. E. Bell buying a US 441 lot, Ernest Chamberlain purchasing 732 South Grandview residence, and T. A. Brothers on Seventh Avenue building a high end home.
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Harold T. Ames
Chicago
T. E. Estey
Lake Ola
Mr. Ames
C. C. Ames
J. J. West Realty Company
J. J. West Realty
A. E. Bell
U. S. 441
Ernest Chamberlain
South Grandview
Lois S. Lovejoy
Greens Farms
Conn
Chamberlain
T. A. Brotherson
Brown Lumber and Supply Company
Seventh Avenue
J. J West
Lions Club Sees A. D. Marshall Return As Bookkeeper
The Lions Club met with President presiding. Lion A. D. Marshall returned from Ocala to take up his post as bookkeeper for Builders Supply Company. The evening speaker was unable to attend but promised to speak at a future date.
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Lion A. D. Marshall
Ocala
Lions Club
Aes
Lion Mar
School Election Set for November Fourth in Lake County
County superintendent Frank Banning reminds Lake County voters that school trustee elections will be held November 4 in all 28 districts. Petitions must be filed by October 4 with five or more taxpaying freeholders, who qualify as voters if they paid 1940 taxes. The ballot also determines the two year tax millage for each district.
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Frank Banning
Lake Countians
Banning
Florida law requires nonresidents to register vehicle tags
Florida statute requires non residents who place children in public schools or take employment in the state to register their motor vehicles. The notice, signed by F. J. Banning, county superintendent, calls principals’ attention to the license tag requirement for vehicles operated in Florida.
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Lake County
Henry J. Driggers
Florida
F. J. Banning
Ohioans to make home here in Mount Dora
Mr and Mrs E H Hollinger of Lakewood Ohio spent the summer in Florida and will return early next month to reside in Mount Dora They visited Mr and Mrs Howard Richards of East Tenth Avenue and were pleased with Mount Dora noting the cooler temperatures during the recent heat spell They leased the East Tenth residence next to the Richards home and plan to move here as residents
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E. H. Hollinger
Lakewood
Ohio
Florida
Mount Dora
Hollinger
Howard Richards
East Tenth Avenue
Hher
East Tenth
Richards
Lawn bowling enthusiast visits Mount Dora clubs
Evanston couple Mr and Mrs W J Chapman arrive for an extended stay at Riley's Camp after twelve winters in Florida. Mr Chapman, a lawn bowling enthusiast, seeks to see Mount Dora clubs and courts amid favorable reports from Winnetka and Evanston bowlers and other Florida winters.
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W. J. Chapman
Evanston
Ill
Riley
Florida
Bradenton
Clearwater
St. Petersburg
Lakeland
Chapman
Mount Dora
Mr. Cole
Winnetka
Evanston, Ill
Navy Enlistment Offers $126 Monthly Pay For Youths
The Navy plans to recruit more young men ages 17 to 50 for training at four Naval Training Stations. Enlistees may qualify for officer commissions and advance through trades such as aviation machinist, diesel engineer, radio technician, electrician, welder, and baker. Eligible applicants receive free schooling, meals, lodging, clothing, medical and dental care, and travel.
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Navy Knox
George C. Keller
Navy
Iais
Ams
United States
Knox
United States Navy
Sam
Mr. Keller
Keller
Washington
No Gasoline Shortage Reported by Returning Tourists
Mr and Mrs George C Keller return from a 4000 mile trip through Maryland Pennsylvania Kentucky and Carolinas with no gasoline trouble. Mr and Mrs Charles W Baldwin report the same after returning from New York. Mount Dora residents say winter travelers need not fear shortages in Florida or the East Coast.
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George C. Keller
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
North
South Carolina
Charles W. Baldwin
New York
Mount Dora
Florida
Sleight Joins Naval Reserves After Arizona Graduation
Frederick W Sleight son of Mr and Mrs Win C Sleight of Sylvan Shores has enlisted in the Naval Reserves for four years and is in Norfolk Virginia for six weeks of preliminary training He graduated from the University of Arizona last June with a major in anthropology and geology.
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Frederick W. Sleight
Win C. Sleight
Sylvan Shores
Naval Reserves
Norfolk
Frederick
University of Arizona
Kiwanis Meeting Hears Home Demonstration and 4-H Talk
Iwanis notes record Lucie K Miller Lake County Home Demonstration Agent as guest speaker on Home Demonstration and 4 H Club work. Frank W Stebbins spoke on Constitution Week and the U S Constitution. Dr J W Abbott Mt Dora visitor. Kenneth Rogers won the attendance prize. Wm Barnett provided birthday cigars. The club was invited to attend a morning church service on Sunday October 26.
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Lucie K. Miller
Lake County
Kiwanis
Miller
Frank W. Stebbins
Eustis
United States
J. W. Abbott
Mount Dora
A. C. Quixley
Kenneth Rogers
L. C. Smith
Wm. Barnett
Fire Survey To Be Made In County
Lake County residents will be asked to check attics and cellars as a county wide fire defense survey begins during National Fire Prevention Week October 5 11. The Lake County Defense Council will offer information on combating incendiary bombs and on home equipment. A house to house canvas by Air Raid Wardens will guide households on preparation and safety measures.
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Lake County
Lake County Defense Council
Division of Water Supply and Fire Protection
State highway signs being removed under new licensing law
A State Road Department crew began removing signs from state highways this week, announced by department chairman Thomas A. Johnson. Advertisers may remove their signs before work starts. A law requires all highway signs be licensed and placed 15 feet back from the right of way, and the department will remove signs only on the right of way while court suits challenge the law’s fifteen foot limit.
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State
Thomas A. Johnson
Lake County Publicity Booklet Promotes Florida Retirement
Lake County Chamber of Commerce announces a Florida State Hotel Commission publicity booklet featuring Mrs. Helyn Davis of Toledo Ohio with a prize bass and a man landing a bass in Lake County waters. Thousands of copies are distributed in northern states urging retirees to move to Florida.
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Lake County
Florida State Hotel Commission
Dorans Lose Opening Game In Thrilling 7-6 Finish
In a close game the Eustis Panthers edged the Dorans 7-6 on a second half 80 yard return and a late point after touchdown. Dorans captain Bernard McCabe scored on a third quarter run but Minkey’s tying kick was blocked and the Panthers held on.
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Eustis
Land
Eustis Panthers
Hurricanes
Dorans
Bernard McCabe
Streak
Doran
Minkey
Poin
Panthers
Golden Hurricanes
Lyman
Defense Garden Emblems Open To Lake Countians
Lake County residents with at least five varieties of vegetables including two leafy types may apply for the red, white and blue Defense Garden emblem. The garden need not be producing, but must be planted with good care and a strong stand. Information available at local seed stores or the county home demonstration agent in Tavares.
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Lake
Tavares
Mrs Roosevelt to Speak on Democratic Women's Day
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt will address American women in a radio talk for Democratic Women's Day. The broadcast on NBC red network starts 6:30 EST and runs 15 minutes. Lucille Tally of Lake County reports the event.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Women of America
Lucille Tally
Tavares
Democratic Executive
Lake County
Roosevelt
Red
National Broadcasting Company
Life in the U S Navy illustrated booklet offer
A recruiting pitch highlights Navy benefits including free meals, board, travel, medical and dental care, and training in dozens of trades. It urges readers 17 or older to request a free booklet from the Navy Editor and invites joining to serve the country and build a future.
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Uncle Sam's
Navy
Sam
U.S. Navy
Alligator Pet In Pittsburgh Home Captured In Florida Trip
Glenshaw residents Bob Hartman and Jack McMasters captured a young alligator named Shammy roaming at the Hartman home. The animal, yellow and black about 14 inches long, was found after a 2800 mile southern tour from Daytona Beach to Mount Dora. The Hartmans plan to keep Shammy as a pet.
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Hartman
Florida
Bob Hartman
Glenn Avenue
Jack McMasters
Glenshaw Avenue
Shammy
Wm. H. Hartman
Hartmans
Lake Dora
Bob
Jack
Daytona Beach
Mount Dora
Defend Your Home From Fire A Public Safety Message
The Lake County Defense Council urges serious consideration of fire protection in homes and businesses. It explains the threat from modern aerial bombing and outlines handling instructions for an electron incendiary bomb, describing a typical device and its metallic construction.
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Lake County Defense Council
Ee Eee
Europe
Defense Bonds and Stamps sale fact sheet
Retail stores provide facilities for Defense Bonds sale without fees. To build a habit, ask an employer or banker to withhold a small portion of income, such as 10 cents daily or a dollar weekly, to reach the purchase price of a $50 bond. Purchase via post office, bank, or the Treasurer of the United States in Washington, D.C.
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Savings and Loan
United States
Washington, D. C
Mount Dora High Football Schedule 1941
Mount Dora High announces the 1941 football slate with games at Lyman on Sept 26 and dates in October and November at St James Apopka Umatilla Ocoee Tavares Groveland St Cloud and other sites. Open dates and locations are listed as HERE or there.
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Lyman
St. James
Apopka
Umatilla
Ocoee
Tavares
Groveland
St. Cloud
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Mrs. Roosevelt
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Alligator Pet
Pittsburgh
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Mount Dora High
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