Hibiscus Club Plans Beautification of Little House
Hibiscus Club to beautify the Little House Girl Scout home near Fifthay with hibiscus and azaleas. Elected last week, Mrs. A. N. Garrison serves as president with officers Mrs. F. D. Clement, Mrs. Della B. Douglass, Mrs. Henry Fenske, and Mrs. J. C. Urquhart. Summer activities focus on landscaping and grounds improvement following Lions club cleanup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Memorial Home
A. N. Garrison
Lake Gertrude
F. D. Clement
Della B. Douglass
Henry Fenske
J. C. Urquhart
Fifthay
Lions Club
Bennettts Daughter Exchanges Vows in Ashville Ceremony
Mrs. Sam Bennett of Mount Dora school faculty and Mr. Bennett of Tampa announce the marriage of their daughter Totte Anne to Mr. McWilliams son of Mrs. E. McWi of Harriman Tennessee. The quiet ceremony was held Sunday April 10 at First Methodist church in Ashville North Carolina with Rev. Tuttle officiating. The couple reside at 273 Vermont Ave Oak Ridge Tennessee, where they are employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Bennett
Mount Dora School
Bennett
Tampa
Fla
Totte Anne
McWilliams
E. McWi
Harriman
Tenn
First Methodist
Ashville
N. C
Tuttle
Vermont Ave
Oak Ridge
Woman's Club Final Meeting Sets State Convention Delegates
Mrs Eardley Wilmot president and Mrs Eugene Simpson Welfare chair will represent Mount Dora at the state convention of clubs in Hollywood starting Monday. The announcement came at the winter season closing meeting held at the Community building where members were entertained by a movie travelogue of vacation spots in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eardley Wilmot
Woman’s Club
Eugene Simpson
Mount Dora
Hollywood
America
Easter Baptisms and Members Join at Mount Dora Church
Easter day at First Methodist in Mount Dora featured baptisms and new church memberships. Families including the Greene and Trenham households joined the congregation as children and adults were welcomed, with choir practices and a joyful mood among attendees.
Old Doc onstage in senior class production at Commfunity building
April 29 features Verdual in as the country doctor in the Senior Class play directed by Nora T. Laney. L. G. Simpson plays the son drawn to wealth in the city while Patty Claflin portrays the doctor’s daughter. Judy Mills shines as Ma Brown the meddlesome neighbor guiding the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commfunity
Big City
Verdualin
L. G. Simpson
Patty Claflin
Tim Poulton
Judy Mills
Ma” Brown
Doc
Nora T. Laney
Mary Foucart
Sally Strite
Shirley Ford
Adrianne Norton
Betty Jo McDonald
Nancy Moorhead
Clyde Mosteller
Barbara Shipes
Roy Staton
Swift family announces engagement of J B Swift's daughter
At a Mount Dora dinner party Mrs J B Swift announced the engagement of her daughter Janese Hoisington to Robert Augustus Wilkinson of Washington DC. Hoisington is a Northfield School graduate who studied at Wheelock College and the University of Florida, planning to graduate in February 1950. Wilkinson, son of Mr and Mrs James L Wilkinson, is a graduate of Southwest High School in Kansas City and studies Civil Engineering at Florida. Guests included Hoisington's grandparents Elmer R Eckis and Mrs M B Swift. The wedding is planned for early fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B
Janese Hoisington
Robert Augustus Wilkinson
Washington, D. C
Northfield School For
Wheelock College
University of Florida
Mount Dora
Wilkinson
James L. Wilkinson
Capital
Southwest High School
Kansas City
Community churches plan sermons and choirs for Easter week
In Dr Reed's absence convalescent, Dr Arthur P Pratt will occupy the Community church pulpit this Sunday. Esther Wyatt Bishop solos "Consider The Lilies" as Easter postscript. Rev Robert Blackburn at First Methodist outlines "Life's Open Doors" and "The Radiant Life" for morning and evening services with church choirs assisting. Methodist Youth Fellowship led by Miss Ann Bowers precedes Evening Worship. Church board of education meets Monday at 7 30 p m. Baptist pastor James H Sutley preaches "The Fellowship of Saints" and "Radiant Realities." Tangerine Community church ends Easter season with Rev F G Verdoja. reopening in November planned.
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Robert R. Reed
Arthur P. Pratt
Pratt
Reed
Mount Ra
Esther Wyatt Bishop
Scott
Robert Blackburn
First Methodist Church
Mr. Blackburn
Methodist Youth Fellowship
James H. Sutley
The
Baptist Church
Fellowship of Saints
Tangerine Community Church
F.G. Verdoja
Federation to Install Officers at Lake County Women's Clubs Meeting
Mrs. C. H. Estey of Tangerine will be installed as federation president at Tavarese on Friday at 10 a.m. Reelected officers include Lucile Tally as first vice president and E. K. Brockway as second vice president. Installing officer will be Mrs. D. R. Sinha of Orlando. The meeting includes annual reports, an Educational Forum led by Mrs. Lacy G. Thomas, and a talent event under Mrs. Charles Lovell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Estey
Tangerine
Lake County
Mount Dora
George Painter
Groveland
Henry Pringle
Leesburg
D. R. Sinha Orlando
Dis
Lacy G. Thomas
Ae Eee Ae
Charles Lovell
Tavares
C. B. Treadway
Hostess Club
Girl Scout Leaders Plan For Summer Activities
Lake County Girl Scout Leaders met at Little House to map summer plans. Mount Dora and Leesburg troops will host a Play Day at Gilbert park on May 14 with Lees Brownies joining Mount Dora. Camping is set for Groveland in June with a weeklong stay as part of the annual program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Leesburg
Lees Brownies
Gilbert Park
Lake County
Girl Scout Leaders Association
Little House
Fletcher Crane
Glendy Sadler
Groveland
Women’s Society of Christian Service Meets
The Executive Board meets Friday at 2 00 p.m. in the Methodist Parish house. A general meeting follows Tuesday at noon in the Parish house with a covered-dish luncheon. Mrs A R Kinsey will speak at this meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Women’s Society of Christian Service
A. R. Kinsey
Mount Dora Art League elects new president and officers
Mrs Mildred Craycraft was chosen as president of the Mount Dora Art League replacing Mrs Eugene Simpson. Elected officers include Mrs Morgan Horton vice president John Trur treasurer Mrs Melvin White recording secretary and Mrs Clifton Gassett corresponding secretary. A creative writing group was announced and Mr Tudinger reviewed Winston Churchill Amid These Storms noting the painterly enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Craycraft
Mount Dora Art League
Popular
Craycraft
Eugene Simpson
Morgan Horton
John Trur
Melvin White
Clifton Gassett
Mr. Tudinger
Winston Churchill
Hames Brothers Will Be Busy This Summer
Hames Brothers set for a busy season as James A. Hames leaves Grand View hotel to run Montauk Manor reservations in Montauk New York and be at the New York office until June 23. C Eugene Hames takes over Conneaut hotel at Conneaut Lake Park Pennsylvania starting May 20. George Malone Jr. will manage the Grand View through the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Hames
James A. Hames
Grand View Hotel
Montauk Manor
Montauk, L. 1
New York
New York City
C. Eugene Hames
Conneaut Hotel
Conneaut Lake Park
Pennsylvania
George Malone, Jr
Grand View
Peppermint Stick Opens In Mount Dora
The Peppermint Stick, Mount Dora's new eatery on East Fifth Avenue, opened this week. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Spang operate the shop whose colonial themed decor features candy cakes and cheerful decorations attracting many congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
E. Fifth Av
Carl Spang
Lila Lee Rhodes Marriage Told
Mrs M L Rhodes of Orlando announces the marriage of her daughter Lila Lee to T Sgt Jesse T Richardson son of Mr and Mrs A L Richardson of Dunbar West Virginia The wedding was held in Folks ton Ga at the First Methodist church The bride wore a white suit with brown accessories and carried a brown orchid It was a double ring ceremony The couple reside at 815 West Concord Avenue Orlando Debra Richardson is an Orlando baker and Sgt Richardson is stationed at the Orlando Air Force Base Both graduates of their high schools and he attended West Virginia State University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Rhodes
Orlando
Lila Lee
Jesse T. Richardson
A. L. Richardson
Dunbar
W. Va
Folkston
Mount Dora High School
Richardson
Local Church Schedules Show Summer Weekday Worship Lines
A page lists church service times for Baptist, Congregational, Methodist and Church of Christ congregations. Details include morning worship at 11 am, Bible classes, Sunday School at 9 45 pm, evening services, and midweek activities led by named ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Sixth and Tremain
James H. Sutley
Church OF Christ—Fifth
Aubrey Mercer
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Hibiscus Club
Bennetts
Merry CO
Milwaukee
Victor McLaglen
Blatz Brewing CO
Milwaukee, Wis
Joseph Michael Greene
J. M. Greene
James Lynn
Je ‘Cardan Daka
Wets
Sara
Mt. Carmel, Conn
al Rehbaum, III
Mary Kay
Jeff Ray, Jr
Michael
Clarence Sims
Charles Reid
Joyce Moon
Leslie Sanders
Walter Te Strake
Peter Trenham
Greenes
Reid
Herbert Trenham, Sr
H. R. Bradner
Eeene Lake
Bradley
N. J
Irving Lee
Georgetown
Conn
Hackett Court
Kan Dora
J. L. Mills
Rhodes St
R. A. Boyer
White House
Russell Danburg
Gainesville
Bradley Beach
G. A. Foote
D. B. Pike
Edwin F. Crosby
Riverside
R. L
Mt. Carmel
Irving Lockwood
Hackett Ct
J. C. Earles
Deansboro
N. Y
Ant Dora
R. I
J. C. Earls
Gordon Folgers
Belleview-Biltmore Hotel
Belleair
Muffie
Gordon, Jr
George Hitchcock
Clyde Peckhams
Plymouth St
Waterbury
Joseph Peoples
Rossiter St
Olive Bodine
Los Angeles
Miami
W. L. Gray
S. A. Horning
John A Houston
oOc
Pasadena
Florida
Lottie Shipley
C. E. Abbott
W. J. Phelps
College Club
Boston
Maine
Villa Dora
Samsonite’s
Samsonite
Ruent AM
American World Airways
Siang
Crane Furniture CO
J. B. Swifts
Fey Veeen
Rehbaums Hardware
Geo. J. White
Alfred Rehbaum
J. M. McCown
Mary M. True
Oscar D. Stephens, JR
Richard Edgerton
Harold G. Morse
A. J
Waltz Geo, J. White
Robt. W
Dickson J. E
Carl S. Graves
First National Bank OF
Mount. Dora, Florida
Federal Reserve Bank
U. S
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federation
Girl Scout
League
Mrs. Craycraft
Hames Brothers
Lila Lee Rhodes
Donnelly
Methodist
Robert M. Blackburn
Sally Dress Shop
Cearance Sale
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