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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1954
Page
5
Mrs W H Havens of Tangerine sails for Atlanta to visit nephew and wife Emery Schwall then proceeds to Indianapolis for the 500 mile race. She recalls late husband a racer and enjoys mingling with notable figures tied to the sport. Departure notices list many guests and travelers from Mount Dora and nearby areas.
The Lakes and Hills Garden club held its final meeting of the season with a talk by Mrs. Lewis H. Palmer of Fort Pierce, Florida on Brazil parks and South American avenues of flowering trees. Members heard on Floridas state parks and horticulture tips by Mrs. Gretchen Elliott. Refreshments were served by the Roadside Development committee led by Mrs. S. C. Colley. The club will resume meetings in October.
Mount Dora area residents hospitalized this week include William Kendall of Tangerine Arthur Tanner of Mount Dora and Mrs. Eula Mc Adams of Sorrento all at Waterman Memorial Hospital in Eustis.
Alan Claflin son of Mrs Celia Claflin Shaw of Sylvan Shores is home on leave from duties as an Army intelligence officer. He will depart May 6 to report to Camp Stoneman California for possible overseas assignment.
Garden club events mark social season with a dessert gathering at Mrs. William B. Louthan Sr. home in Shores area. Updates correct Monday Social club leadership with Mrs. Harry Niles as president and list of advisory board members including Mrs. Smart and others. Also notes members traveling to Woodstock Illinois and Hamden Connecticut for visits and Easter plans. Marcia and Diane Applegate visit from Donnelly Street with grandparents.
The column lists new arrivals Mr. and Mrs. Philip O Badger of Monson Maine formerly of New York City with plans to stay six months near Lake Ola and six months in Belay. It also notes visits from the Hughes Allen Sayrs and Brown families plus a fishing trip to Titusville and Merritt Island. Easter services featured Rev Louis H Johnson with a special World Service collection and remarks honoring John Page on his 60th wedding anniversary.
The First Baptist, Community, Methodist, Episcopal and Presbyterian churches announce Sunday programs. Intermediate Day at First Baptist will feature youth leaders in morning worship. candlelight evening service follows. Community church sermon titled Religion as Refreshment by Dr. Reed. Methodist pastor Rev Felton preaches on Easter and Unfinished Business. Episcopal rector Rev Pope Jr. notes all Sunday School children attend an 11 am service. Presbyterian speaker Dr Carrier addresses problems of early Christians after the Resurrection at Masonic hall.
Mr and Mrs James S Sadler of Mount Dora welcomed a baby girl weighing 5 pounds 8 ounces on April 15 at Waterman Memorial hospital Eustis and Mr and Mrs Clem Watson Mount Dora welcomed a daughter on April 21 at the same hospital with weight not yet recorded.
The Order of Eastern Star schedules a full day rummage sale at the Masonic temple this Saturday. Members and donors are asked to drop off any rummage at the hall today or Friday.
The IceHouse Players announce a rummage sale in a few weeks to support their activities. Patrons are invited to donate what they can with contributions accepted at the Smart Shop.
Mrs. Justitia McCaskey, grandmother of R. C. Bardwell Jr., will celebrate her 98th birthday in Mount Dora this Friday. A long time Oberlin College alumna she remains in excellent health and lives at Kildare Lodge with plans for a Bardwell home party on Grandview Street.
Adlai E Stevenson argues the United Nations must grow as a living world society under law. He emphasizes law backed by justice and popular consent, not force, as the path to prevent future wars and realize a global community of nations.
Grace Campbell writes from West Granby Connecticut praising the paper as ably written and high quality. She recalls reading during Florida repairs and enjoying more leisure in the North, sending regards to the editor.
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