Local birthdays and vacations highlight Mount Dora notices
The Topic staff notes Mrs. Etta Grumman celebrated her 97th birthday on August 11 with family and friends. Travelers Arthur and Alice Moss share a round the world cruise via Paris, Marseilles, and Cairo. Other residents report vacations, returns, and milestone birthdays through Mount Dora social notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Grumman
Russell Grumman
IceHouse Players
John Dargan Rogers
Columbia
S. C
Arthur Jewells
Paris
Marseilles
Cairo
Egypt
Thomas McKenney
Blowing Rock
N. C
Harold Brown
Virginia
Ohio
Mount Dora
Gene
Alice Moss
St. Paul
Minn
Rapid City
Mich
Services Held For Mrs Jerue In Mount Dora
Mrs. Elsie D. Jerue, 67, died at her home in Mount Dora after moving from Fitchburg, Massachusetts 39 years ago. She was a member of the Episcopal Church and is survived by son George C. Jerue and daughter Lois E. Jerue, both of Mount Dora. The Rev. Charles H. Hay officiated at Rehbaum Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie D. Jerue
Mount Dora
Jerue
Fitchburg
Mass
Episcopal Church
George C
Lois E. Jerue
Charles H. Hay
St. Edward’s Episcopal Church
Rehbaum Funeral Home
Old Tangerine Homes Reveal Much Of Historical Interest
The Griffin house built in 1885 in the Jerry Booth grove, later home to the Wiley family, reflects early Tangerine life. John Griffin, born in England, moved to the U S after a dramatic farewell, served in the Civil War, and built a six room home with a parlor and large living space. Mae Griffin married Edward Chamberlain and they settled nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tangerine
Dudley Adams
Griffin
Jerry Booth
Wiley
John Griffin
England
United States of America
Howard Chamberlain
United States
Winchendon
Mass
New Hampshire
Iowa
Mae
Birthday gathering at the Lapp home and local reminiscences
A birthday party at Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Lapp brought together Mr. Gervais Moss Mr. J. S. Williams and their wives to celebrate Aug 10. The event celebrated Mr. Lapp’s recovery and featured a carry-in meal. nearby notes recount Chamberlain family contributions and historic homes along the clay road, now owned by Mr. Kirby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pugh
Gilbert Park
Stanley Lapp
Lapp
Gervais Moss
J. S. Williams
Lapps
Tom Fleming
Two New Members and Leaders Welcome Pilot Club
Mrs Frank Porter and Mrs Madge Gardner were welcomed as new members of the Pilot Club of Lake County. Charter member Mrs Mari anna Clark returned to the club at a Tavares Civic Center meeting. President Selma Creed Pearce reported on the 40th Pilot International Convention in Denver with 900 Pilots including 77 from Florida. Florida clubs earned three of 13 Safety Awards, and the local club will host Ocala on August 24. Delegates to Fall Council in Pensacola on September 15 16 and 17 are Celia O Berry Mrs Cliff Waterfield Mrs Nell Flynn Mrs Ruth Brooks and Mrs Selma Pearce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Porter
Madge Gardner
Pilot Club
Lake County
Marianna Clark
Tavares Civic Center
Selma Creed Pearce
Pilot International
Denver
Colorado
Florida
Dade City
Ft. Myers
Daytona Beach
Ocala
Drive Like Your Life Depends On It
A compact safety reminder urges drivers to focus on road hazards and avoid distracted behavior. Authorities stress deliberate attention, slow speeds, and defensive driving to reduce fatal crashes.
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Alden Murray
Janie
East Dennis
Cape Cod
Boston
Lovell Lake
Sanbornville
N. H
Forrest N. Maddix
Mr. Murray
William McKeever
Spring Lake Beach
N. J
Maddix
McKeever
William Zink
Canada
Rosalie T. Britt
Finger Lakes
New York
George Bissell
Lodie
G. W. Schwert
New York City
Mary Anderson
Marine Corps Schools
Quantico
Jerry R. Woodall
M. Morris
Oraville A. Day
Orlando
U. S. Army Reserve
Republic of China
bin Day
John A. Day
Westland Rd
Golden Triangle Builders Supply
University Row
Cortland’s
Fifth Ave
C. E. Poling
Ringling Museum
Ringling Museum of Art
Sarasota
Rubens
Rembrandt
Raphael
Titian
el Greco
van Dyck
Berkshire
Chamberlain
Mae Chamberlain
Chamberlains
E. E. Chamberlain
Mr. Griffin
Mr. Chamberlain
Massachusetts
Clay Road
Mr. Pierce
J. G. Ray, Jr
Fifth and
Alexander
America
First National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Homesites
Huskey Built Homes, Inc. Fal
South Bay Street
Eustis
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