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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1964
Page
5
The April 9 Mount Dora Topic laments the new City Hall dedication and recounts the old building’s history. Letters praise the article’s officer lists and Mount Dora’s long-standing civic life, noting visitors’ remarks and regional interest.
The Pilot Club of Lake County sponsored an educational cancer film in Eustis with Dr. James H. Todd and Dr. Margaret Ward conducting a Q A session after the screening. Arrangements can be made through Mrs. Selma Pearce, secretary of the club.
Miss Roberta Aldrich, daughter of Ronald E. Aldrich, graduated from the University of Florida with a BA in psychology. The 3,000 strong class heard J George Tarrar deliver the commencement address. Aldrich, salutatorian from Mount Dora schools, plans Peace Corps service in Brazil and aims to train this summer.
Florida Extension expert Miss Elizabeth Dickinson notes bold spring palettes season ready mocks with names like rose pink and lemon yellow. Neutrals shift to rock crystal and smoky white while pastels appear in moonstone blue mauve and quartz. Black and white remain a bold color statement as spring wardrobes move to fresh, color driven looks.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service meets Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Fellowship Hall of First Methodist Church to discuss The Role of the Christian Woman. Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Reif present conference highlights. Officers to be elected. Priscilla Circle will lead devotions and tea.
Rhoda Bacmeister emphasizes homemaking as a respected profession requiring high intelligence, devotion, and sensitivity to the social and emotional needs of others.
Mrs. W. H. DeBusk is selected as president of the Mount Dora Woman's Club for the 1964 65 term. The election and installation wrap up the club year, with October set to resume activities. Officers include Mrs. Wheeler G. Bowman and Mrs. William C. Birge as vice presidents, and a full slate of secretaries, treasurers, and committee heads. The annual breakfast showcased Mrs. S. R. Freeman's handwork tablecloth and napkins earning a Florida Federation blue ribbon for the second time, derived from earlier district and Jacksonville exhibitions.
Women's Clubs Mrs Mark W Emmet of Gainesville was elected president of the Florida Federation of Women's Clubs at the annual Jacksonville convention in mid April. Other officers for the two year term include Mrs Albert Huth of St. Petersburg first vice president Mrs Thomas Harrison of Fort Lauderdale second vice president Mrs Charles B Outen Gainesville corresponding secretary Mrs J B Pratt Tallahassee recording secretary Mrs Evelyn Romer Jacksonville treasurer Mrs J Y Clark Leesburg installed as district senior director with Mrs Fred B Spradlin Fruitland Park junior director.
Lake County Duplicate Bridge Club held a seven table master point game at the Umatilla Community Building. In the North South flight winners were Mrs. Wesley Elston with Mrs. Madge Gardner in first place, Fred Stock and spouse second, L F Douglas with Cleo Calhoun third. East West winners were E A Nimnicht with Bernard McCabe first, H D Hufford second, Howardane and Anne Walker third.
Grace Campbell of IceHouse Theatre appears as Mrs. Davidson in Rain at the Orange Blossom Playhouse opening Friday May 1. Lead Mary Lyn Blake stars as Sadie Thompson with Bill Denny as Rev. Alfred Davidson and Jesse Villegas as Joe Horn. Directed by Liza Hawley and designed by John Mayo. Performances May 1 3 and 8 9 with box office hours listed.
Mrs Larry Lowe was elected president of Theta Alpha of Beta Sigma Phi with Jeanie Stoothoff as first vice president and Frances Sellers as second. Other officers include Sherry Marsell recording secretary Constance Brooks corresponding secretary Betty Gardner treasurer and Pat Lowe Vicki Partridge and Carol Graves as city council representatives. New members entertained at Mrs E A Chesters home include Betty Gardner Frances Sellers Vicki Partridge Betty Beall Sherry Marsell Constance Brooks Betty Brashear Vanna Heidelbert Barbara Cooper and Gail McNeil of Leesburg.
Mrs. E. Hood Wilkerson of Eustis will be installed as president of the Pilot Club of Lake County on Thursday May 28. Officers include Miss Beth Parker first vice president and Lucilla Hippler treasurer with several Eustis Mount Dora and Tavares members in key roles. Committee chairs for 1964 65 feature Beth Parker coordinating Isabel McLeod community service Addine Weber finance Fannie Spilky membership Pearl Cullen extension Lucile Tally safety and Selma Pearce publicity.
Basil Rathbone will present Bible and Shakespeare readings during Stetson University Religious Focus week. Free tickets available Friday 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Stover Theatre box office. no mail orders. Admission by ticket for 7 p.m. performance Monday April 27.
Special committees will be headed by Nelle Flynn of Umatilla for reception and fellowship, Mat Martha Lewis of Eustis as Chaplain, Fannie Spilky of Mount Dora for sunshine and birthdays, Elsie Schlott of Eustis as song leader, Essie Duncan of Tavares for music, with patriotic emblems noted.
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