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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1929
Page
4
Bridge luncheon and meetings are scheduled with Mrs. E. E. Stokes Mrs. George Malone and others hosting gatherings. Visitors include northern guests and seasonal movers from New York New Jersey New Hampshire and Ohio. A Montverde School Rollins College talk and library benefit attendance are noted along with guests from Cleveland and Massachusetts.
Mrs Edson Fuller and Mrs Walter Blake hosted a bridge luncheon for the Villa Dora Hotel last Thursday. Twenty four covers were laid in a flower decorated dining room with a luncheon served. prizes went to Mrs Elms Mrs MacMahon Mrs Childs Mrs Shepard Mrs Quixley and Mrs White. Guests included Mrs George Zell Mrs Walter Ph trif t Mrs George Malone Miss Carolyn Wright Mrs Carl Graves Mrs Aiken Mrs T M Kramer Miss Mildred Marsh Mrs Hyde Mrs W M Bradley Mrs Carlton Mrs Mary McDonnell Mrs F H Begole Miss Margaret Simpson and Miss Annie Moore.
Mr and Mrs C J Helms hosted a Thursday evening dinner and bridge at their home. Flowers decorated the rooms and after several games prizes were awarded to Mrs J G Ray Mrs C C Dooley C R Javens and E H Wilkerson. Attending guests included Mr and Mrs J G Ray Mr and Mrs C C Dooley Mr and Mrs W L Hin son T H Cooley E H Wilkerson and Mr and Mrs C R Javens.
The April anniversary of Mrs. Anna May Gallimore is marked by flowers from her husband Charles Gallimore at both the Methodist and Congregational churches. He expresses gratitude for the pastors and friends who cared for her during illness and after her death a year ago.
Mrs. George Coffin entertained the King's Daughters on April 3. The meeting featured reports on completed work and future plans. Prizes were awarded to Miss Richey and Mrs. David Simpson for tactful handling of delicate situations. A picnic at Trimble Point on April 17 and supper after 6 p.m. were announced.
Mrs George Malone presided at a refined bridge luncheon hosted in her home. Guests joined for afternoon cards in a cordial, sociable setting.
On Tuesday this week at one o clock a luncheon was served on the veranda overlooking the lake. Garden flowers lent color while bridge progressions entertained guests. Mrs Hannum held high score and won a silk bag. others received gifts including an embroidered pillow for Mrs Stillman and a fancy book for Mr. Gaskill. Attendees included Mrs Secor, Mrs Thompson, Mrs Fish, Mrs Hazelwood, Mrs Shepard, and several others.
The church invites the public to Sunday School at 9 45 a m and services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m led by Pastor D P Montgomery B Y P U meets at 6 80 p m Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m Attendees are welcome at all services.
Congregational church announces 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. morning worship and 7 p.m. Christian Endeavor. On April 14 Bible Messages Needed Today discussed under Miss Josephine Roberts leadership. Mid-week service 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
The church lists Sunday school at 10:00 a m morning worship and sermon at 11:00 a m Epworth League devotional at 6 30 p m evening worship and sermon at mid week service Wednesday 7 30 p m A cordial invitation to worship strangers always welcome Pastor James H Elder extends the invitation.
Corner Grove Street and Lemon Avenue holds Sunday services at 11 a m with Sunday school at 9 45 a m A testimonial meeting is on Wednesday at 8 p m Reading room opens Tuesday and Saturday afternoons 2 4 in the church all are welcome
Personal members of the Mount Dora Garden Club closed their year's work with a visit to the beautiful garden of Mrs. George Zell last week. Mr and Mrs Charles Abbott who have stayed at the Grandview Hotel for months left this week for Daytona and St Augustine then will proceed to their next destination.
Morriell hosts at Baker street while Mrs. Lemuel Colson entertains at bridge. The Thursday dance at Tangerine Hall is postponed to Friday for this week. Mr and Mrs George Lovejoy and Mrs Ferguson of Massachusetts depart after winter at Harrold House. Goshen visitors Mr Blough Mrs Slate and J C Latta call on Estella Clark and Dr Elizabeth Waller. Miss Miriam McCarthy a guest at Harrold House from St Augustine and Salem Mass.
Mr. and Mrs. F G MacMahon and Mrs. George Zell hosted at their home for friends heading north. Mr and Mrs Fred Greek of Bradenton visit their daughter Mrs George Malone for several weeks. Mrs Harrold and Miss McCarthy spent Tuesday in Brooksville with Mrs J A Franklin as their guest.
In a lengthy letter Mount Dora Yacht Club rejects claims by Mr Loynes that race times were flawed. He did not attend due to lack of expense money, while supporters defend wind conditions and clear water that favored boats.
George E. Buchanan, Detroit coal executive, plans a seventh annual boys tour to Alaska next summer. About 50 youths aged 9 to 17 must earn one third of the $125 trip cost, with parents and Buchanan supplying the rest.
A letter from Mt. Dora Yacht Club secretary Frank H. Heath requests space in the publication to present their views. The note stresses courtesy and positions the club as a community voice seeking room for navigation of public space issues.
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