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Newspaper

Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1928

Page

4

Delightful Bridge Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Turner at Lakeside Inn

Mrs Frank P Turner acted as hostess for a spring themed bridge luncheon at Lakeside Inn on Wednesday. Six tables were set with spring decorations and centerpieces of colorful flowers. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Thomas Potter Mrs I G MacMahon Mrs Ray Stillman and Miss Gertrude Those attending included Miss Simpson Mrs Perkins Mrs Adler Mrs Mary MacDonald and many others.

Hong Frank P. ‘Yay Lakeside Inn Thomas Potter I. G.macmahon Ray Stillman Gertrude Turner Margaret Impson H. Perkins Adler Mary MacDonald John Alvord William Shannon Archie Hurlburt Fanny Noonan Thos Ole

Bridge Party at Kill-Kare Lodge Hosted by I Mosbacher

An afternoon bridge party at Kill-Kare edge hosted by I Mosbacher featured Wren room and sun room setups with roses and flowers. Prizes for low scores went to Mrs Lovejoy and Miss E I. Refreshments followed for guests including W J ith Horton Weeks and family, Harris, Weimert, Lovejoy, Rhoad, and Banks.

Kill-Kare I. Mosbacher Wren Ray Harris R. Weimert George Lovejoy Rhoad B. E. Banks

Mrs Heist Hosts Bridge Luncheon at Lake Jem Home

Mrs John Heist hosted a bridge luncheon at her Lake Jem residence last week. Guests enjoyed a delicious course meal followed by bridge in a spring decorated room with tallies guiding partners. Prizes awarded to Mrs J G Kirby Mrs George Malone Mrs Alfred Rehbaum Mrs Quay and Mrs Helgendorf.

John Heist Or Lake Jem

Daughters Entertained at Mrs Cooley Home

Mrs. Thomas Cooley hosted members of the King's Daughters at her Clayton Street residence with Rollin Javens assisting. A pleasant afternoon ended with salad, cakes and coffee at ten oclock. The next meeting will be at Mrs Harold Coleman home with Miss Hilda Streeton as joint hostess.

Thomas Cooley Rs. Rollin Javens King’s Daughters Clayton Street Harold Coleman Hilda Streeton

New England Club Holds Farewell Meet at Clermont

The New England club held a farewell meeting at Clermont on Tuesday evening. After a fine banquet by the ladies, dancing followed with the Wise three-piece orchestra providing music. Invited guests from Mount Dora included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Griffin, Mrs. Earl Beebe, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Barker, and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Beebe.

New England Club Clermont Mount Dorare Walter Griffin Earl Beebe J. B. Barker Wilbur Beebe

Mount Dora Art League Active Group Maintains Monthly Meet

The Mount Dora Art League remains active with meetings on the first and third Thursdays at the Congregational church parlors. March reports celebrate the Florida Federation of Arts convention in Gainesville and an annual exhibition. Members discuss business, study famous artists, and participate in crafts including soap carving as a sculpting exercise.

Mount Dora Florida Federation of Arts Gainesville Myra T. Houghton Raphael Rachel Nutt Margaret S. Davidson

Park Notes and Local Park Plans Highlight Community Efforts

The Yacht club benefit bridge party raised fifty two dollars for Lakeside Park playground equipment. Donnelly Park shuffleboard courts attract crowds and local bowling interest grows at Lakeside Park as officials strive to beautify two parks. A misperception persists that a private lot bounded by McDonalds street and avenues is a city park. it is owned by Mrs. Bishop.

Yacht Club Lakeside Park Evey Day Commission McDonalds Street Seventh and Eighth Avenues Alexander Street Bishop

Miss Bess Eaton Hosts Stylish Card Party

Miss Bess Eaton of Malden Massachusetts hosted a card party at the Gables sun parlor with bridge and five hundred tables. Prizes went to Mrs A C Perkins Mrs Jones Mrs F G MacMahon and Mrs E V Cartledge for bridge and to Mrs S E Magee Mrs Parfitt and Mrs William Watts for five hundred. Refreshments followed during tea hour.

Bess Eaton Malden Mass Bridge S. E. Magee Parfitt Wiliam Watts

Lake Dora Boat Trip Enjoyed By Mount Dora Crowd

A Thursday afternoon outing aboard the chartered City of Mount Dora delighted a happy crowd on Lake Dora. Mrs. W. R. McTuck and Mrs. J. W. Mitchell hosted with delicious refreshments as the boat carried guests along the lake on a sunny spring day.

W. R. McTuck J. W. Mitchell Mount Dora Lake Dora

Entertains At Farewell Party for Misses Howard

Miss Marjorie Colson hosted an informal farewell party at her home on Eighth Avenue in honor of Misses Selma and Minnie Howard who left for the north this week. Guests danced and enjoyed refreshments.

Marjorie Colson Eighth Avenue Selma Minnie Howard North

Conrads Enjoy East Coast Trip

Mr and Mrs W A Conrad and son Paul of Coopersville Michigan lived in the C E Beeman home for five months then toured the east coast to Fort Lauderdale visiting relatives. Mr Conrad caught a six pound mackerel and the family plans a summer return to Mount Dora where he will continue experimental work in geranium culture for the United States Government. Paul is a Mount Dora high school student and plays in the Mount Dora orchestra.

W. A. Conrad Paul Coopersville Mich C. E. Beeman Fort Lauderdale Conrad Mount Dora Michigan United States

W C T U Holds Good Meeting at Mrs Huntress Home

A large W C T U gathering met at Mrs Huntress home on Monday afternoon due to the president's absence. The vice president led exercises and a Sanford convention report was presented. A collection of $1.32 was raised before adjourning at Mrs Pray's on Highland avenue.

Mrs Chandler Hosts Luncheon at The Spinning Wheel

Mrs Chandler, guest of Mrs Thomas Potter at the Mt Dora hotel, entertained a number of ladies at luncheon at The Spinning Wheel tea room. Later they attended the theatre and enjoyed an afternoon out.

Old Timers Club Entertained at Several Social Parties

The Old Timers' club enjoyed a series of social events before the season ends. Mrs. John D. Secor hosted members at her home with waffles served for the luncheon. Earlier, the Villa Dora hotel ladies hosted a charming afternoon for the club.

John D. Secor Villa Dora Hotel

Card Party Hosted by Miss Reynolds on Donnelly Street

Miss Annie Reynolds entertained at bridge at her home on Donnelly Street. Three tables were set for players and several progressions were played. At the close, refreshments were served to Mrs. F A Sheldon, Miss Collin, Mrs. Deane, Mrs. Clara Swift, Mrs. Torrey, Miss May Lewis, Miss Stella Lewis, Miss Warren, and Miss Woolworth.

Annie Reynolds Bridge Donnelly Street F. A. Sheldon Collin Deane Clara Swift Torrey May Lewis Stella Lewis Warren Woolworth

Mrs. George La Due Hosts Spring Party

Mrs. George La Due entertained guests at her home on Tuesday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Stewart. Three bridge tables sparked scores by Mrs. Geo Zell Mrs. Frank Fowler and Miss Gertrude Thorne, prizes awarded, corsage for the honoree, with a gathering of local ladies including H. W. Willett George Zell Gledhill Estella Clark McDowell Jacques and others.

George la Due Stewart Geo. Zell Frank Fowler Gertrude Thorne H. W. Willett George Zell Gledhill Estella Clark McDowell Jacques L. J. Carder Stokes John Alvord

Mrs Clark Hosts Informal Bridge Party

Estella Clark entertained two tables of bridge on Saturday afternoon at her home. High score honors went to Mrs. Perry while Mrs. La Due received the consolation award. Refreshments were served.

Estella Clark Perry la Due

Easter Services At Methodist Episcopal Church

Easter events include Sunday school at 10 a.m. Easter sermon at 11 a.m. with Easter music by the Girls’ Vestid Choir. Epworth League service at 6:30 p.m. An Easter Cantata titled The Thorn Crowned King at 7:30 p.m. led by Mrs. E. E. Truskett. Midweek prayer Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Attendance urged and tithes and Easter offerings requested. James H. Elder, Pastor.

Methodist Episcopal Church Epworth League E. E. Truskett Higgins Christ James H. Elder

Easter Services At Congregational Church

The Congregational Church announces Easter Sunday services starting at 10 a.m. with a Bible school dramatization by Miss McLean’s class. Worship at 11 features music and a sermon by Mr. D B Spencer on The Reality of the Unseen World. The Young People's service continues under Mr Spencer.

D. B. Spencer Bible School McLean Spencer

Three Hostesses Stage Bridge and Five Hundred Party

Mrs. A. C. Perkins Mrs. Cora Luce and Mrs. Clara Swift hosted a Friday bridge and five hundred gathering. Florida flowers decorated the rooms and three tables provided elegant settings. High scores went to Mrs. Mary MacDonald and Mrs. Frances Abbott who were awarded necklaces. Strawberries ice cream and angel food cake were served during the tea hour.

A. C. Perkins Cora Luce Clara Swift Bridge Florida Mary MacDonald Frances Abbott

Easter Services At Baptist Corner 10th Tremains

Pastor G Talmadge Hinton leads a full Easter program at Baptist Corner. Bible school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m with sermon Ye Risen Lord Baptism at Lake Ola 3 30 p m junior and senior B P U at 6 30 p m devotional reading and offering 7 45 p m Easter Cantata with choir and mid week prayer Wednesday 7 30 p m urged attendance

Corner 10Th and Tremainsts G. Talmadge Hinton Lake Ola P.U

Mrs Lemuel Colson Hosts Bridge Tea at Home

Mrs Lemuel Colson entertained at a bridge tea Friday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Wilbur Beebe Mrs Earl Beebe Mrs Walter Griffin Mrs J H Washburn Miss Mabel Banks Mrs G Ritchie and Mrs Cora Powers. Two ers and a number of progressions were played before refreshments.

Lemuel Colson Wilbur Beebe Earl Beebe Walter Griffin J. H. Washburn Mabel Banks G. Ritchie Cora Powers

Mrs Wilson Smith Hosts Bridge Party at Home

Mrs. Wilson Smith entertained guests at two tables of bridge Thursday afternoon in the pretty living room. Tallies and small details complemented the social game setup.

Mrs. Merrick and Mrs Le Fevre Host Unusual Afternoon Party

Mrs H F Merrick and Mrs Hugh Le Fevre entertained guests at their home on Wednesday afternoon. The event featured sewing and an unusual guessing game with Mrs W S Cadman winning the prize. High scores went to Mrs John Secor and Mrs Arthur Weeks who received linen gifts.

Mrs. Merrick Mrs. le Fevre H. F. Merrick Hugh le Fevre W. S. Cadman John Secor Arthur Weeks

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Frank P. Turner Atill-Kare Ms. Geo. Zell Donnelly Park Conrads Mrs. Chandler Old Timers Miss Reynolds Mrs. Clark Methodist Episcopal A. C. Perkns J. C. Urquhart Taylor Chicago Ill Sylvan Shores MT. Dora Hale & White Dickson-Ives Eastergram Orange Avenue Orlando New York Navy Georgette Dickson-Ives Co
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