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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1928

Page

4

Boldt to Wed Heath in Methodist Ceremony

Dora reads of the marriage of Sarah Jane Heath daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Heath and Willard A Boldt son of Senator Herman Boldt. The ceremony begins 4:30 Tuesday at the Methodist church with Rev D T Johnson and Rev J der officiating and Harry Day in charge of music. The bride is attended by Miss Dorothy F Heath and flower girl Miss Lou Battle. Best man is Patrick of New Orleans. A wedding dinner at Dora Hotel follows and the couple plan a honeymoon through the Carolinas Shenandoah Valley Washington and Milwaukee before settling in Milwaukee.

Dora Sarah Jane Heath Frank Heath Willard A. Boldt Herman Boldt Methodist Church D. T. Johnson St. Thomas Eustis J. der Harry Day Musim Dorothy F. Heath Lou Battle Y. Patrick New Orleans Dora Hotel Carolinas Shenh Valley Washington Milwaukee Mcoth Boldt

Card Party Park Funds Second Benefit Held at Villa Dora

The second card party to raise money for cementing Donnelly Park was held at Villa Dora yesterday afternoon. Only eight attended due to bad weather, raising six dollars and with donations reaching a total of dollars toward a five hundred dollar goal. Prizes were awarded to McDonnell Mrs Estel and Mrs C J Helms. Mount Dora Pharmacy and S Grocery gave donations this week. The third card party is set for Villa Dora on Monday August 27 at 2 30 p m. It is hoped better weather will bring more attendees and thanks will be extended to all who supported the park donation.

Donnelly Villa Doray McDonnell Estel C. J. Helms Mount Dora S Grocery Villa Dora Better

Card Party At Yacht Club Opens Summer Season

The Yacht Club hosted the first card party of the summer season on Friday evening with five tables in play. Prizes went to Mrs. L. J. Carder, Mrs. J. G. LaDue, Dr. M. Wells, and Dr. Paden, as roses and zinnias decorated the room. A social hour followed with coffee iced tea and cake provided by the committee including Mrs. R. N. White and several Misses Heath Abele White Colson.

Yacht Club L. J. Carder J. G. LaDue M. Wells Paden R. N. White Eleanor Heath Marion Abele Dorothy Heath Margaret White Marjorie Colson

Church Notices and Union Meeting Schedule

Sunday activities include 10 a m Sunday School and 7 p m Christian Endeavor with the topic How Magazines and Newspapers Help or Hinder Christian Living led by Miss Roberta Widmer. On Thursday August 23 Lake County E Union meets at Lady Lake with a picnic supper.

Christian Endeavor Roberta Widmer Lake County E. Union Lady Lake

Methodist Church Announces Services Next Sunday

The Methodist church schedules Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. worship and sermon at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League at 7:00 p.m. evening sermon at 8:00 p.m. Regular Sunday evening services resume. Midweek service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. James H. Elder, Pastor.

Methodist Church Epworth League James H. Elder

Local Courtesies and Homecomings Chronicle

Mrs. Lemuel Colson returns home after ten days in Jacksonville. Mr. and Mrs. Dan McDowell of Madison Georgia visit Mr. and Mrs. Fred McDowell here. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Smith finish a northern vacation. Miss Mamie True returns from Jacksonville. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Eckholdt are noted in society circles.

Dan McDowell Madison, Ga Mrs Fred McDowell Mamie True Jacksonville

Residents Take Vacations Around Florida and Georgia

The column lists local residents planning trips to Daytona Beach for several weeks and short vacations in Georgia and South Carolina. It notes returns from tours to Mount Dora Orange City Elberton and Tampa with mentions of guests and visiting relatives.

Mrs Shipes and Mrs Foland Host King's Daughters Event

Mrs Shipes and Mrs Paul Foland will entertain the King's Daughters at Mr Storer's Ninth Avenue home on August 22. Mr and Mrs P D Marine of Orlando were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs C J Helms and motored with them to Daytona Beach on Sunday.

Mrs. Shipes Paul Foland Mr. Storer Ninth Avenue

Miss Vada Ham Heads to New York for Vacation

Miss Vada Ham has departed for New York to spend her vacation visiting friends and enjoying time away from home.

Vada Ham New York

Mr and Mrs Howard Wetz Spending Short Bradenton Visit

Mr and Mrs Howard Wetz of Bradenton are spending a short period away from home, with plans to return soon and resume daily routines.

Howard Wetz Bradenton

Trail Riders Aim for Lake of the Hanging Glaciers Adventure

The Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies led by John Murray Gibbon plan an August 2 departure from Banff Lake Windermere to Lake of the Hanging Glaciers in British Columbia. The group, now over 1,000 members strong, includes notable figures from literature art and science and will join Alpine Club of Canada members on this ascent. The Hanging Glacier basin sits 7,500 feet high in the Selkirk Range with eight glaciers forming a cirque above a towering ice wall.

Ail Canadian Rockies Lake of the Hanging Glaciers British Columbia Trail Riders Ian Rockies John Murray Gibbon Montreal Banff and Lake Windermere B.C Lake of the Selkirk Range Alpine Club of Canada Banff Charles D. Walcot Wild Folks Charles D. Walcott Smithsonian Instit Washington Carl Rungins Bore Browne R. M. Kimbel New York United States Canada

Birth Announced in Lake Jem Area

At their former home on Lake Jem Mr and Mrs H T Fenn celebrate the birth of a daughter born Sunday morning Both mother and baby are reported to be doing nicely.

Lake Jem H. T. Fenn

Sanborn Telegram Shows Calm After Storm

Col W J Sanborn Mount Dora Fla replies to Prof Cadman Cincinnati Ohio asking if storm damaged his property. Cadman asks what storm and waits for information. Cadman reports everything fine. Sanborn questions need for return.

W. J. Sanborn W. S. Cadman Mount Dora Fla Cincinnati Ohio

Vesper William Haygood and Local Notables in Morgan Block Notes

Browsing round highlights Vesper William Haygood known as Tex, proprietor of the Service Garage with Wallace Willliam Pike, plus a rambling community column mentioning a new barber shop, Orthophonic Victrolas, Mos teller Bros, Fisk tires, Villa Dora Hotel, a permanent wave shop, and bank officers now involved with a new golf club. The piece pools local names and a brisk portrait of town happenings and businesses.

First National Bank George J New Golf Club

Lindbergh to Attend American Legion Convention in San Antonio

Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh accepts invitation to be distinguished guest at the American Legion national convention in San Antonio October 8 to 12. His first visit to the city since 1925 will feature an address and view of air circus events. Delegates will receive special road maps from Standard Oil and Magnolia Petroleum for travel.

San Antonio Tex Charles A. Lindbergh American Legion Nat M. Washer Edward E. Spafford Lindbergh Kelly Field Air Corps Reserve Brooks Field United States Standard Oil Company of New York Texas Magnolia Petroleum Company

Former Florida Congressman Purman Dies at 88

William J. Purman, 88, former Republican representative from Florida and last remaining member of the Forty-third Congress, died at Garfield hospital. His home at 17 Grant Place hosted many former officials who recalled early history and postwar reconstruction days. The obituary notes Purman’s long career and era spanning figures like Hoover and Taft.

Washington William J. Purman Florida Joe” Cannon Garfield Hospital

Grand Leader hosts 15 day Summer Clearance Sale

Quixley promotes Florida real estate bargains while Grand Leader opens August 17 with dealer displays. Hilltop Motors shows Nash cars. Builders Supply sells leak resistant cement. Mount Dora Hardware sells golf gear to locals.

Grand Leader

Farmer Truskett Argues for Montverde Vineyard Planting

Truskett presents another persuasive case for establishing a vineyard at Montverde citing favorable climate, soil and potential winemaking opportunities. He highlights long term benefits for local agriculture and economy.

Plan Extensive Radio Hook Up For Smith Talk

An immense radio hookup will link 57,000 miles of landlines to broadcast Governor Smith's acceptance speech from Albany. The event runs 7:30 to 9:00 p m EDT on Wednesday August 22. NBC and CBS networks plus many independents will relay the address from the Capitol steps to a hoped for 100000 crowd and nationwide listeners.

United States Smith Albany National Broadcasting Company Columbia System Capitol Steps Union Territorial

Chemist Dr Drake speaks at Farmers Week in Gainesville

Dr L M Drake chemist of Daytona Beach gave an address during the third day of the Farmers and Fruit Growers week at the college of agriculture. He argued science and agriculture are closely linked and cited new pest control methods that saved crops. He urged stronger support for education, saying one dollar invested yields five to ten dollars in return. An open meeting highlighted women’s programs with reports from county councils and Minnie R Robinson of Lecanto as state council president. The day closed with the annual Farmers Week picnic at Hampton Beach.

Gainesville L. M. Drake Daytona Beach College of Agriculture Drake State Council Alachua Citrus Columbia Dade Escambia Hillsborough Lake, Lee Nassau Osceola Palm Beach Pasco Pinellas Polk Volusia Minnie R. Robinson Lecanto Hampton Beach

Massed Radio Engineers Plan Candidate's Message Tour

More than 1,500 skilled radio engineers and wire experts will cooperate to broadcast the candidate's remarks to an audience of about 70,000 across multiple regions and events.

Fourteen Points of Facial Beauty from Boudoirland

The piece humorously notes a man’s one in fifteen million odds at becoming president versus women’s fourteenth chances at beauty. It lists fourteen facial features and advises readers to identify and cultivate their best feature to appear more attractive, suggesting deliberate enhancement of those traits.

Mister Coolidges United States

Necessities at Reasonable Prices Near Cornelia

Rainy week prompts shoppers to M. B. Little's for a $2.50 umbrella. Window deals target budget buyers with 27 inch domestic at 10c, 36 inch bleached muslin 20c, prints 19c and 25c, ginghams 20c and 25c, shirting 25c, and a Saturday Special of two pairs 79c hose.

Cornelia M. B. Little’s M. B. Little's Ima Kustomer

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Lard Boldt Miss Heath iBonsin Party Park Methodist Episcopal Mrs. J. M. Smith North Mrs. H. A. Eckholdt S. L. Mitchill Thomas Cooley Georgia Kathleen Brown Mrs. Brown Forest City Harold Overhiser Grady Simpson South Carolina G. R. Galloway Elberton James Chatman Ruth Sherman Mrs. Chatman Mrs. Resler Miss Sherman James Cold A. L. Harrold Orange City J.H. Ritchie J. H. Elder Frank P. Turner Vesper William Haygood Wallace William Pike Vesper Evening Star Vesper William the Sanitary Morgan Block Joe Tucker Our City Lake Dora Rehbaum and Crane T. J. Gudgeon and Son Ernie Andy Mosteller Bros Carl Graves Ima Legion Meet Mr. Purman Congress Herbert Hoover William Howard Taft Alfred Smith Lower East Side Quixley Hilltop Motors Boudoirland Itebinkarton Beauty Shoppe Nancy J. Stuart Carolyn McMurray W. E. Lackey, Jeweler Carl S. Graves
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