Mount Dora Tourist Club Closes Successful Season
Mount Dora's largest group, about five hundred members, capped the season with a night headlined by George Bundy readings and a Mount Dora Orchestra set under Mr. Nichols. Mrs. M R MacCausland led piano solos, and Robert Powell, ex Sousa band clarinetist, joined Mozart's Minuet. Treasurer Kate Warren reported 152.39 on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tourist Club
Mount Dora
George Bundy
Nichols
M. R. MacCausland
Tam O’ Shanter
Percy Grainger
Mozart
Robert Powell
Powell
Sousa
Bundy
Kate’ Warren
Frank Blodgett
Decem
Howard Andrews
Louise Lane
W. S. Cadman
H. Root
Montague
Mass
County Federation At Leesburg Friday
The Lake County Federation of Women's clubs will meet at Leesburg tomorrow April 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A noon luncheon costs fifty cents and the venue will be announced at the morning session. Mrs Edna Fuller of Orlando speaks for the American Citizenship Department and Mrs Mary S Allen chairs the American Home program. Business will include action on a proposed constitutional amendment and annual reports from officers and club presidents. Delegates from the Mount Dora Woman's Club will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County Federation
Leesburg
Woman’s Club
American Citizenship Department
Edna Fuller
Orlando
American Home Department
Mary S. Allen
Mount Dora Woman's Club
George Washington Film Shown by Ocklawaha DR Chapter
The Ocklawaha Chapter DA R Better Films Committee presents an historical film George Washington the Man and the Capitol at Eustis theatre Friday April 22 at 3 30 PM. It accompanies The Miracle Man and runs about twenty minutes. Recommended for school age children. Further notice next week.
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Ocklawaha
Better Films Committee
George Washington
Eustis Theatre
Florida vegetables delight winter visitor Miss Grace Deering
Miss Grace Deering, a winter visitor to Mount Dora who has spent time on the Pacific coast, says the fresh vegetables grown there this winter have a finer flavor than those grown on the Pacific coast, and she enjoyed them.
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Grace Deering
Mount Dora
Pacific
Glendy Sadler Ties For First At A A U Track Meet
Mount Dora student Glendy Sadler, UF athlete, tied for first in the high jump at the state A A U meet in Jacksonville with a 5 feet 11 inches mark. He previously placed second in high jump at Davidson College and Presbyterian College after brief practice, and earned honors in Gamma Sigma and Alpha Epsilon Delta.
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Mount Dora
University of Florida
Glendy Sadler
Jacksonville
Carolinas
Glendy
Davidson College
N. C
Presbyterian College
Clinton
S. C
A. A.U
Gamma Sigma
Alpha Epsilon Delta
Journal Club
O E S Grand Chapter Convening at Daytona Beach
Local chapter of O. E. S. is represented at Daytona Beach as the Grand Chapter convenes this week. Mrs. R. N. White is selected as soloist for Wednesday evening with the Grand Star Points retiring the current Grand Matron, Mrs. Mae Donovan. Three Mount Dora visitors join Wednesday events. Friday brings a Grand Welcome for Grand Patron George Miller of Leesburg. Mrs. Angeline Battle and Mrs. Ruby Haygood represent Mount Dora.
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Daytona Beach
R. N. White
Grand Star
Mae Donovan
Mount Dora
George Miller
Leesburg
Angeline Battle
Ruby Haygood
Kiwanis Luncheon Features Milner World Tour Insights
Miss Madeleine W Milner spoke at the Kiwanis luncheon about numerous incidents from her world tour and shopping experiences of Americans in European countries. Charles B Taylor announced Vocational Guidance plans while noting a future talk. April 14 has a joint Mount Dora-Tavares meeting at 11 45. Visitors included E J Tompkins and Franklin M Buck Sawyer of Cocoa and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeleine W. Milner
Kiwanis
Miss Milner
Charles B.taylor
Taylor
Mount Dora
Tavares Club
Chamber of Commerce
Charles B. Taylor
Public
Cocoa
Florida
E. J. Tompkins
Franklin M. “Buck” Sawyer
J. C. Spooner
Eustis
J. W. Swartz
Pases Land
Ohio
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The readable text shows a subscriber asking about a provision in a case, but key specifics are missing. No identifiable persons places or organizations are present to anchor a precise headline or summary.
Florida State Horticultural Society Meets in Gainesville
Dr. John J. Tigert will address the opening session of the forty fifth annual convention in Gainesville. The three day meeting runs April 19 to 21 with John S. Taylor presiding. The program features citrus culture tung oil growing ornamental shrubs rose culture and more with sessions by garden club and rose society leaders. The rose show and convention headquarters will be at the Hotel Thomas with sessions in the University auditorium. Copies of the program are available from Floyd Davenport Flo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Tigert
University of Florida
Florida State Horticultural Society
Gainesville
John S. Taylor
Largo
Bayard F. Floyd
Davenport
University Experimental Station
Florida
H. Harold Hume
Garden Club of
Florida Rose Society
University
Floyd
Davenport, Flo
Ellene Thompson Wins State Award
Ellene Thompson of Mount Dora won the state Girls Auxiliary championship in a series of Southern Baptist stewardship declamation contests. She earned the G A pin a Bible and an all expenses paid trip to the Baptist Summer Assembly at Stetson University for the state win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Baptist Convention
Ellene Thompson
Mount Dora
Leesburg
Ocala
Stetson University
Thompson
Mount Dora Girls Win Tennis_matches
Mount Dora High School girls tennis team traveled to Tavares and won four of six matches. Players included Dorothy Hopcraft 1st singles Mary Elizabeth Simpson 2nd singles Martha Wells 3rd singles Shirley Schonenberger 4th singles Martha Wells and Margaret Ray 1st doubles Eleanor Wells and Frances Harvey 2nd doubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora High School
Tavares
Dorothy Hopcraft
Mary Elizabeth Simpson
Martha Wells
Shirley Schonenberger
Margaret Ray
Eleanor Wells
Frances Harvey
Mount Dora Garden Club Thanks Donors for Flower Show
The Mount Dora Garden Club extends thanks to Mrs. Lillian Banks and Mr. LaBreck for organizing the flower show. Appreciation is also given to Mrs. Ferson for lending a picture frame for the shadow picture, to Mrs. Zell for cash prizes for bowl gardens, and to others contributing to the Lake County and Mount Dora shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Ninety First Birthday Celebrated for D. F. Gorham
D. F. Gorham marked his ninety first birthday with a family dinner for fourteen at daughter Mrs. Harry V. Fish’s home on Helen street. Four generations gathered for the midday meal followed by an afternoon open house with sixty five friends arriving to offer best wishes. Gifts included flowers from Mrs. Fish’s garden and greeting bouquets for the celebrant. Cards arrived from friends in the north and Florida. A large white and yellow birthday cake with fruit punch accompanied the celebration, as Mrs. Fish was assisted in the dining room by Mrs. Mary Daly Fish and Mrs. D. Fletcher Crane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Gorham
Harry V. Fish
Helen Street
Mr. Gorham
Annual Interscholastic Water Meet Planned at Rollins College
Mount Dora High joins fifty six state schools in the Thirteenth Annual Interscholastic Water Meet set for Saturday May 7 at Rollins College Lake Virginia course. Fleetwood Peeples directs aquatic events as girls and boys compete for team and high point honours. Past victors include Ponce de Leon High Fort Lauderdale St. Petersburg High and Katharine Rawls Henry Holmes.
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Mount Dora
Rollins College
Fleetwood Peeples
Rollins
Winter Park
Orlando
Ponce de Leon High of
Coral Gables
Fort Lauderdale
St. Petersburg High
Katharine Rawls
Hollywood
Henry Holmes
Palm Beach
Lake Virginia
Exhibition Game Ends 6-2 as Mount Dora Defeats Eustis
Mount Dora beat Eustis 6-2 at Helm Field in an exhibition. Pitchers Stevenson Sam Simpson and Adkins worked four and a half innings, while manager Pennington used nearly every player in the tryout. The report notes strong showing from Brantley trio Hale Dooley Ray and other teammates.
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Helm Field
Mount Dora
Eustis
Stevenson
Sam Simpson
Adkins
Pennington
Regular Meeting of Woman's Club Sees State Federation Report
The Wo man’s club held a Tuesday afternoon meeting in the Community Building rooms. Mrs. Kramer reported on the State Federation convention at Gainesville with fellow officers. Miss Milner, Mrs. Eckis, and Mrs. Wilmot spoke on Florida, national, and foreign events. A social half hour followed. the next program, April 26, will feature a play reading and book review led by the Literature Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
State Federation
Gainesville
Kramer
Madeleine Milner
Florida
E. R. Eckis
Eardley Wilmot
Store Robbery Strips Wool Trousers and More
A downtown store owned by Mrs. M. W. Simpson was robbed Sunday night. Items taken include wool trousers palm beach and dark colors shirts BVDs hose shoes and standard men’s underwear. Entry likely through a cut rear window and open door. loss amount not yet determined.
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M. W. Simpson
Park Beautification Donation Acknowledged
Mrs. Zell acknowledges a $2.00 donation for park beautification from Miss M. The contribution supports public greenspace improvements and reflects community generosity.
King's Daughters Convention Readied In Mount Dora
Churches join in program at Methodist Church as Miriam Fell Hart presents The Man Who Forgot temperance play. Florida State King's Daughters and Sons meeting opens with registrations at 3 30 and a 4 30 executive committee session. Banquet at 6 30 with 100 plus reservations. welcomes from city and churches. state president Mrs George Estes to speak. Friday sessions include devotional, reports, and circle activities.
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Mount Dora
Miriam Fell Hart
Methodist Church
Florida
King’s Daughters and Sons
George L. Hanscom
King’s Daughters
Margaret Lewis
F. W. Overhiser
In As Much Circle
Tallahassee
Sunshine Circle
Service Circle
Quincy
Mizpah
de Leon Springs
Punta Gorda
Ocala
Rosalie James
St. Augustine
Necessity
Orange Lake Council formed for Girl Scouts
The Orange Lake Council unites Orange and Lake county troops with the national movement. Lake County has three active troops in Mount Dora, Leesburg, and Eustis, while Orange hosts more. The 1932 budget is 500 dollars, mainly for summer camp and essential Girl Scout work. Laura Neville leads Mount Dora, advocating cross county cooperation.
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Orange-Lake
Orange and
Lake Counties
National Movement
Lake County
Mount Dora
Leesburg
Eustis
Orange
Orange County
Orange Lake
Laura Neville
Sam Sadler Named On State Committee
Sam Sadler receives a letter from Governor Doyle Carlton appointing him to the State Advisory Committee for the Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago 1933. Sadler does not know his exact duties but values the honor of the appointment.
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S. S. Sadler
Doyle Carlton
Chicago
Sadler
Bouquet of Rare Flowers Brightens Village Window
Mrs. Zell brings a striking bouquet to the Topic window to address the previous lack of display. The arrangement features bougainvillea in true red, unusual white bell shaped blooms, and a notably alluring specimen whose name was unknown to her.
Seniors Prepare Play The Millionaire For April 29
The senior class of Mount Dora High School will present The Millionaire a three act comedy by Juliet Wilbur Tompkins on April 29 1932 at the Community Building. The seniors will perform to raise funds for commencement expenses and parts have been assigned. The play promises gentle amusement and is eagerly anticipated by local playgoers. Further announcements will follow in this paper.
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Juliet Wilbur Tompkins
Mount Dora
George Arliss
Garden clubs correct Flower Show entry details
The Topic corrects last week's report on the Flower Show. The Garden club at Tavares won first prize with the bowl of calla lilies while the Home Demonstration club placed second in the pot show.
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Tavares
Pioneers Dinner Set by Eustis Club for Mount Dora Pioneers
A Pioneers' Dinner will be held in Eustis at the Woman's Club on Center Street Thursday April 21 at 6 p.m. Mount Dora pioneers who settled here in the nineties or earlier are invited. A chicken dinner will be served with a fifty cent charge.
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Eustis
Eustis Woman’s Club
Center Street
Mount Dora
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County Federation
Kiwanis News
Garden Club
Dooley
L. J. Laney
Jesse Dooley
Brantley Boys
Hale
Ray
Miller
Michael
Thomas
Vaughn Grounds
Bradner
Hooten
County Council Girl Scouts
Sam Sadler
Pioneers
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