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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1931

Page

2

W C T U and Local Club Meetings Planned

The W C T U will meet at the Eileeneey church on Monday April 6 at 3 00 P M. The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church meets Friday at 230 in the annex for a business session. The P T A plans its season final on Tuesday April 7 at 730 P M in the High school auditorium with officer elections and a large turnout urged. The Ladies Aid of the Community Congregational church holds a work meeting Friday afternoon 230 to 500. The Tourist Club dances closed with a party last Saturday night. A business meeting follows with a $21 settee fund and $15 cash on hand. Mrs Jons Clark hosts a Wednesday bridge party on Eighth avenue with four tables of play and prizes to Mrs T J Potter Mrs S W Gledhill and Mrs E Wilmot.

Ladies Aid The Methodist Church Parent Teacher Association Community Congregation Wallee Jons Clark Eighth Avenue T. J. Potter S. W. Gledhill E. Wilmot

Mrs Harry V Fish Hosts Open House For Father’s 90th Birthday

To celebrate, Mrs Harry V Fish will hold an informal at home gathering next Tuesday April 7 from 2 30 to 5 00 pm at her corner Helen Street and Tenth Avenue home. The occasion honors her father Mr David F Gorham on his ninetieth birthday with friends invited to greet him.

Harry V. Fish Helen Street Tenth Avenue David F. Gorham Mr. Gorham

Easter luncheon yields prizes in bridge event at local club

After a delicious luncheon, bridge games awarded Mrs. Thomas Mould the high prize, Mrs. Harry Fish the second prize, and Mrs. F. H. Begole the consolation. A guest received an Easter basket as a favor.

Thomas Mould Harry Fish F. H. Begole

Initiating Work Planned for Order Eastern Star Meeting

Special rehearsal for officers led by Mrs Jane Kite of Eustis will be Friday afternoon at the Hall. A full rehearsal at 2 00 oclock Wednesday 8 with Mrs Kite Grand Instructor. Regular meeting at 8 00 Thursday 9 followed by refreshments and social time. Local members urged to attend and visitors welcomed.

Order Eastern Star Jane Kite Eustis

Five O Clock Tea Dance Hosted by Mount Dora Girls Glee Club

The Mount Dora Glee Club hosted a 5:00 o clock Tea Dance on Saturday afternoon March 28 in the auditorium social rooms. University boys were honored as the music by the Gator Collegians filled the event with orange and blue decorations and a festive college atmosphere.

Mount Dora

Birthday Supper for C. E. Brock Marks 28th Year

Mr. C. E. Brock celebrated his 28th birthday with a supper at his home on the Friday before March. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Green and family, Mr. and Mrs. Zion Brock, Mr. Emitt Newsome, Mr. Louis Coffe, and Miss Wren Newsome, all from Zellwood or Eustis. Brock received many presents and all enjoyed the evening.

C. E. Brock A. M. Green Zion Brock Emitt Newsome Zellwood Louis Coffe Wren Newsome Eustis Brock

Dinner party honors Miss Rachel Nutt at Vine Cottage

Tuesday evening Miss Helen Gallimore hosted a five cover dinner at Vine Cottage Tea Room to honor Miss Rachel Nutt. A pink sweet pea centerpiece, pink butterfly nut cups, and cupid place cards adorned the event. The guest list included Florence Davis, Dorothy Thompson, and Betty West, followed by a theatre party at Mount Dora theatre.

Helen Gallimore Vine Cottage Tea Room Rachel Nutt Mount Dora Theatre Gallimore Florence Davis Dorothy Thompson Betty West

Dinner and Theater Party for Congregational Church Choir

Mrs. R. N. White entertained the young women of the Congregational church choir with a dinner at Park Grill. Covered for ten with musical staff place cards. Songs preceded and followed dinner before a movie at Eustis. Guests included Mrs. George Keller Mrs. George Coffin and Misses Alice Davis Alfa Hubbell Helen Gallowmore Marion Bryant Lois Bryant Harriet Banks Betty West.

R. N. White Congregational Church Park Grill Eustis George Keller George Coffin Alice Davis Alfa Hubbell Helen Gallimore Marion Lois Bryant Harriet Banks Betty West

Winter visitors flock to Mount Dora and nearby towns

A crowded social scene is described with multiple families and individuals visiting St. Petersburg Orlando and Mount Dora. Guests include Mrs. Anna Carr, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Riggs and son, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davidson, Mr. C. H. Cord and wife, and many others. Farewell gatherings, motor trips to Silver Springs Bok Tower and Daytona, and departures to Lansing Warren Hartford and New York are noted along with a radio box incident involving Eugene C. Allen and Miss Dorothy Allen.

Eugene C. Allen Blanch W. J. Beebe Tremain Street Swartz Creek Mich Daytona St. Petersburg

Davis Party Heads to Columbus for New Brewster Work

Dr and Mrs N E Davis Mrs Jeegae and Miss Jackson have spent five winter months at a gym on Seventh Avenue and left Friday for Columbus Ohio where Dr Sargoe Bhe conducts the New Brewster institution for Negroes at Jacksonville Katherine Tipton Hosmer of Fort Myers lauded for distinguished debut now editor and general manager Eustis Lake Region. Hosmer has friends statewide including Lake County and praises Mount Dora’s natural beauty and her visits there.

N. E. Davis Jeegae Jackson Seventh Avenue Columbus da Sargoe Brewster Jacksonville Katherine Tipton Hosmer Fort Myers Dubant E. Hosmer Eustis Lake Eustis Hosmer Lake County Mount Dora

Sermon on Foundations and Life at Zellwood Methodist Church

Rev. T Wright Carlton preached on Psalms 11 3 emphasizing proper portions for spiritual men and physical life. A strong Sunday night sermon followed with choir performances. Citizens praised new song books funded by the Community Council for purchases.

T. Wright Carlton Methodist Church Community Council

Bee figures and local social notes fill Sunday activities

Bee keeper R W Vincent reports unprecedented honey flow with some hives storing over 200 pounds in two weeks. Rev T W Carlton grows eager over new colonies. Mrs T D McGraw returns from Fairville after caring for her aunt. Families Belle Vincent McGraw and King attend Trimble Park lunch. James Vincent buys Luncheonette. vows top barbecue. World Club kids hold a Wednesday party with Korean games and candy from Estelle King. The Kings visit Leesburg to see relatives.

R .W. Vincent

Notice of telephone installation in Mount Dora area

A resident states they have installed a telephone and will keep it in operation this summer in Mount Dora. The contact phone is 117 in McMurray.

Mount Dora McMurray

Community Hall Benefit Highlights Local Social Scene

The Im rovement Society fundraiser drew neighbors to Tangerine for a successful event led by Mrs. Sara de Forest. Local residents visited, hosted guests from Nantucket and Orlando, and the Ladies' Aid met with social hours and refreshments. A later dance in the Community Hall featured the University Glee Club of Gainesville with the University Orchestra performing for a large crowd.

Imrovement Society Sara de Forest Hare Tis

Ladies Tour DeLand and Lake Helen with friends

Mrs. B. F. Parkhurst Mrs. A. M. Rice and Mrs. C. H. Estey motored to DeLand and Lake Helen on Monday. They were accompanied by Mrs. Merrill a friend of Mrs. Rice. Mrs. Merrill has been spending weeks in Mount Dora and is stopping at Hotel Putnam DeLand before returning home north.

E. F. Morrow Mount Dora Warren George L. Hanscom Melbourne B. F. Parkhurst A. M. Rice C. H. Estey DeLand Lake Helen Merrill Rice Hotel Putnam

Masonic Rally Attended by Local Members in Eustis

H. T. Brown W L E Barnett R D Tees and C H Estey attended the Masonic Rally held in Eustis on Monday night.

H. T. Brown W. L.E Barnett R. D. Tees C. H. Estey Eustis

Hints to Housewives from Tallahassee on Strawberry Juice

A home demonstration note advises housewives to keep canned strawberry juice for desserts sauces beverages and frozen treats. It warns against overripe fruit and discusses best juicing practice including crushing and heating promptly after harvest to prevent fermentation and ensure flavor.

Tallahassee

How to Make Strawberries Juice for Storage

Heat berries to extract juice but not above 212 F to preserve flavor and color. Add 1 to 2 cups sugar per gallon to improve taste and prevent darkening. Heat until sugar dissolves, strain into sterilized bottles, process in a water bath at 175 to 180 F for 30 minutes, seal with wax, and store in a cool dark place.

Coolidge Likes "Alice" A Rare Data Find

A rare morsel surfaces from a hash of seemingly meaningless data. The fragment hints at the private tastes of a nationally known figure, suggesting Coolidge favored the cultural motif titled Alice.

Coolidge admired Lewis Carroll manuscript and Alice in Wonderland

Dr. A S W Rosenbach reported that President Coolidge showed interest in the Lewis Carroll manuscript during a White House visit. He noted Coolidge’s surprise at the suppressed first edition and joked about advertising the president’s fondness for Alice in Wonderland.

Calvin Coolidge A.S. W. Rosenbach Coolidge White House Lewis Carroll Carroll Mr. Coolidge

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Eileneey Church Thomas Potter Ninth Avenue Eastern Star Morris Stores Mount Dora, Fla National Bank Anna Carr E. H. Riggs Rages Yy Se Te Aes Mount Dora, Sunda Aee Willard Madeworth Satur N. J Frank Davidson Pace Beach C. H. Cord Orlando James Coats Geo Bundy, 410 5Th Avenue Earl Beebe Lansing, Mich Billy Baxter Wellsville, O Hists W. R. Thompson Sixth Avenue Helen Merritt Nancy Jane Stuart Silver Springs Robert Gould Contoocook N .H M. Chase Utica, N. Y T. Jensen Sylvan Shores John Ryan Ed Ryan East Liverpool, O Edith Hunt Florida Sanitarium W. M. Bryant Ancess Lois Highland Court Hartford Conn Laura Thompson Beaver, Pa S. M. Thompson New Smyrna Mrs. Thompson Merce Chas. Brown Harry B Mackey Philadelphia Charles Ed Eee Hisonor Here Ocala Rehbaum & Crane Miss Allen Beebe Curtis Morehouse Grand Rapids, Mich Gordon Pirie Winnetka, Ill Janet Vawter New York City State Department of Agricul Paul Jeson Roselle White Marguerite Vincent Margaret Belle Hortense Vincent Winnie Beck Naomi Vincent Jimmie Vincent Frank Stott Laughlin Winter Park Stott AE. Heatherington Fairville Carl Henderson T. W. Carlton T. D. McGraw Julia Paige James Vincent Harry Nickens Jim Florida Boys and Girls World Club Church Yard Korea Estelle King J. W. King A. R. King Leesburg Veral Deband Fred Maglathin Nantucket Island Mass Frances Bloodgood Ladies’ Aid Society Eetena Seeech Mary Visting Raymond Key Joe Bliss Leon Estey Son Wayne Estey Home Redpath Mrs. T. Willet Mrs. Sheldon Buffalo, N. Y Girls Glee Club of University Glee Club of Gainesville University Orchestra Mt. Dora Theatre Western Electric Sound Equipment YN Miller Barry Santry SAPS Paramount News America Eustis Theatre Talaies Ee An Olsen and Johnson the and Hearst Leila Hyams Adolphe Menjou Aoe Gas Colleey Tiacease Rothy Mackail In Nonce A Sinner Morocco Fox News Hoot Gibson Elizabeth Waller Osteopathic Physician Donnelly Lake View Mount Dora Pharmacy DR. Richardson Fourth Ave Mt. Fla State of Florida R. C. Conklin M. D Donnelly St. Mount Dora Fla C. C. Moorhead W. C. Williams Flyers Sylvan Shores Road Sidel’s Market W. E. Lackey, Jeweler Northampton Alice
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