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Newspaper

Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1939

Page

5

Social Ladies Aid Supper at Community Building

The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church will serve a cafeteria supper at the Community Building tomorrow afternoon at 5 30. The Ways and Means committee of the Woman's Club will hold a benefit card party Tuesday afternoon of next week April 18 at 2 o clock at the home of Miss Madeline Milner Sunny Corner 206 Ninth Avenue. Everyone interested is invited.

Ladies Aid of The Methodist Church Ways and Means Committee Woman’s Club Madeleine Milner Sunny Corner Ninth Avenue

Miss Jane Grills Feted At Bridge Luncheon

Mrs. Betty Goethe will host ten guests at a bridge luncheon honoring Miss Jane Grills. Grills attends the University of Michigan and is spending spring vacation with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Wilbur Beebe at 225 East Ninth Avenue.

Betty Goethe East Ninth Avenue Jane Grills University of Michigan Wilbur Beebe

Combined Card Party and Shower at Grandview Street

The Couples Card Club held a bi monthly card party at the home of Mr and Mrs W A Vincent with a co hosted shower for Mrs William Zeller of Eustis last Wednesday night. Present were Mr and Mrs Vincent Mr and Mrs Zeller Mr and Mrs Grady Simpson and Mr and Mrs Mack.

Couples Card Club William Zeller Eustis W. A. Vincent Grandview Street Vincent Zeller Grady Simpson Mack

Residents Attended Meeting Including Notables

The note lists attendees Smith, Mrs. Robert Hall, and Mr. wa M. Turner among those present at the gathering.

Monday Social Club Card Party Winners

The Monday Social Club held their weekly card gathering with Miss Dennis and Mrs. Elizabeth Evans as hostesses. Prizes went to Mrs. L. M. Weeks at contract, Mrs. A. Schonberger at auction, and Mrs. W. S. Cadman at five hundred. Next week starts at 2:00 p.m. with hostesses Mrs. C. C. Gravlee and Miss Gertrude Jones.

Monday Evan Miss Dennis Elizabeth Evans L. M. Weeks A. Schonenberger W. S. Cadman C. C. Gravlee Gertrude Jones

Basketball Team Dinner Postponed by Heavy Rains

The town basketball team dinner at Trimble Park was postponed due to heavy rain. The rescheduled social gathering moved to the home of Mr and Mrs Oceanian with families joining in. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J G Ray Jr Mr and Mrs Clayton Tremain Mr and Mrs W A Vincent Mr and Mrs Cecil Parker and Messrs Robert Thomas and Otis Hale.

Trimble Park Oiean J. G. Ray, Jr Clayton Tremain W. A. Vincent Cecil Parker Robert Thomas Otis Hale

Birthday Party for Betty Ann Ray in Sylvan Shores

Mrs. J. G. Ray Jr entertained a group of children after noon on Wednesday at her Sylvan Shores home for Betty Ann Ray's birthday. The youngsters enjoyed outdoor games and pony rides, with cake and favors served indoors. Attending were Mary Martha Simpson, Betty Ruth Swartz, Emily Coffin, Martha Simpson, Mary Jo Taylor, Frances Smith, Lucie Ray Austin of Umatilla, and Alfred Rehbaum III.

Betty Ann Ray J. G. Ray, Jr Sylvan Shores Betty Ann Mary Martha Simpson Betty Ruth Swartz Emily Coffin Martha Simpson Mary Jo Taylor Frances

Bluffton Matron’s Daughter Weds Beaufort Man in Bluffton Home

Miss Agnes Margaret Graves daughter of Mr and Mrs Asbury Graves of Bluffton S C married De Calhoun Michael of Beaufort in Bluffton Sunday April 9 They left for a wedding trip and visited Florida relatives before settling in Beaufort where Mr Michael serves in the police force.

Agnes Margaret Graves Asbury Graves Bluffton S. C de Calhoun Michael Beaufort S.C Florida Ben Michael Mount Dora Florida Military Academy Mich Police Orce

Twenty six attend King's Daughters meeting at Christie home

The King's Daughters met Monday night at Mrs. Ronald Christie’s home with Mrs. George Dahlin as associate hostess. Twenty six members attended as Mrs. Mary MacDonell, Needlework Guild chairwoman, presented more than 300 ingathered articles to the circle for their needs.

King’s Daughters Ronald Christie George Dahlin Mary MacDonell Mac

Guild members aid cases at April 24 meeting

Donell and the Guild offered generous help as cases needing aid were discussed. Mrs. Robert Fenton helped hostesses, and the next gathering will be at Mrs. James Brydon's Ninth Avenue home on April 24. Mrs. Fenton will entertain with Mrs. Brydon.

Donell Guild Robert Fenton James Brydon Ninth Avenue Fenton Brydon

Beebe Hosts House Party Honoring Grills Student

Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Beebe entertained at a Monday evening house party honoring their granddaughter Jane Grills a Michigan University student home on Easter vacation Celia Goethe daughter of Mrs Earl Beebe also joined guests The event marked a parting gesture to winter couples Gene Allen and George Wilson who left for Swartz Creek and Elkton Michigan A luncheon for sixteen guests rounded out the evening hosted with Mrs Goethe assisting.

George Wilson Elkton Michigan Goethe

Surprise Birthday Party For Billy Strickland

A surprise party hosted by Mrs. E. E. Strickland celebrated Billy Strickland turning seventeen on April 3. Guests enjoyed pink and white decorations, games with Gordon MacDonald and James Drawdy winning prizes, and a cake and presents as Billy made a wish before the candles were blown out. Attendees included Mary Louise Woodward, Doris Chamberlain, Pomona Davidson, Mildred Stevens, Frances Faye Thompson, and others.

E. E. Stricklan Gordon MacDonald James Drawdy Geraldine Richardson Bettye Lotz Billy Mary Louise Woodward Doris Chamberlain Pomona Davidson Mildred Stevens Frances Faye Thompson Wilton Adams Bob Burkart Jerald Drawdy Donald Slack Charles Pohlman Donald Strickland Billy McCown

Ocklawaha DAR Holds April Meeting at Mount Dora Yacht Club

The Ocklawaha Chapter D A R met at Mount Dora Yacht Club. Miss Mabel Bishop and Mrs. Walter Rush presented reports on the State Conference program. Lucie K. Miller spoke on home demonstration work with girls and clubs totaling about 350 members. Junior Citizen work and student demonstrations were noted. May election of officers planned in Eustis at Annie Igon’s home.

Ocklawaha Daughters of the American Revolution Mount Dora Yacht Club Mabel Bishop State Board of Management Lucie K. Miller Hazelwood Odell Clark Drugg Eustis Annie Igon

Woman's Club wraps season with luncheon at Grand View

The Woman's Club closed its season with a Tuesday luncheon at the Grand View Hotel attended by seventy two members. Roses decorated tables as bags for the March of Dollars were handed out to support chairs for the Community Building social room. A Lake County Federation meeting in Eustis on April 14 will report county club activities. transportation will be arranged if notified promptly.

Woman’s Club Grand View Hotel Charles Marsh Lake County Federation Eustis Federation Madaleine Milner George Church Chas. J. Brown Chase

Florida Club News Notes Death of Sanford Leader

Mrs. Ernest Galloway of Sanford dies March 28 amid Florida Federation activities. Reports by Miss Alice Lemert and others praise officers and Junior Woman’s Club. Mount Dora Juniors tied for first in score and stood third in programs at the State Federation conference in Orlando. Committees report progress on library hospital welfare and memberships while next year’s meetings are slated for the Yacht Club.

Florida Ernest Galloway Sanford Galloway Alice En Lemert Emil An Lacey Marsh Mount Dora O. W. Sadler H. T. Fenn J. D. Pease Civics Elizabeth Evans Ways and Means Eardley Wilmot Miss Milner Clark Morse Hanscom George Keller Wilson Smith Fred Chase Orlando Milner Yacht Club J. R. McDonald Douglas Mallory

Local residents depart for winter and summer homes

Personal notices list numerous residents traveling to destinations such as Northampson Massachusetts Dayton Ohio Cassaca Florida Highland Park Illinois Savannah Georgia Paris Tennessee Leesburg Virginia Tyler Texas Montre Lua Montresor Leesburg and other locales as they spend seasons away from home with family and friends.

Deanna Durbin Stars In Three Smart Girls Grow Up At State

Deanna Durbin appears in Universal's Three Smart Girls Grow Up at the State Theatre in Eustis this Sunday and Monday. The film follows her as a very rich girl who dons fine clothes and her first evening gown while singing four songs including Invitation to the Dance and Because.

Deanna Durbin Universal Deanna Weber Flotow Martha The Sir Julius Benedict Edw. Teschmacher Guy D’hardelot

Seasonal departures from Mount Dora noted in local society

A long list of residents and visitors depart Mount Dora for summers and return to homes in New York City, Brockton, Conn, Marblehead, Mich, Conn, and other places. Families including the Burrells, Clifffords, Nasons, Harlows, and Bidwells are among those traveling by car or train to summer retreats and universities.

Davis Family Visit Sparks Back Home Return

Allison Alabama and son Robert Davis with family in Chicago plan to return together. Mrs Daves and three children accompany for a visit, then go back home.

George L. Bidwell Riderwood Hartford Conn Allison Ala Robert Davis Chicago

Man Delays Garment Purchase After Slippage

A humorous note claims a man waits about four months after his garters slip before buying a new pair, reflecting a casual approach to wardrobe repair.

Older look weighs on us as time wears us down

A reflective line notes that many feel they appear older than their years and confront the visible effects of aging on appearance and energy. The fragment hints at shared fatigue and a social awareness of aging’s impact.

Simple Life Luxuries Promoter Seeks Living Delights

A promotional note highlights enjoying a luxurious simple life with refined comforts. It invites readers to savor pared down indulgences and understated elegance in everyday living.

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