Rossiters and Stowe in Mount Dora Family Memoir
Personalities continues with notes on the Rossiter family and Anna Stowe tied to Mount Dora Florida. It recounts illness, death from malaria in 1883, moves between Meadville and Cincinnati, and Anna Rossiter’s later career as a newspaper writer. It notes land holdings along Rossiter street and her return to Mount Dora in 1914 to manage her father's orange grove and improve the home for Stephen Rossiter.
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Rossiters
Mount Dora
Meadville
Cincinnati
Florida
Rossiter
Buffalo
Stephen Rossiter
Mr. Stowe
Journey Between Mount Dora and Meredith in a Life
A narrator recalls childhood memories of a packing horse in the Stowes home and returning with family to Mount Dora in 1920. Two years later marriage followed, with years split between Mount Dora and Meredith New Hampshire as they traveled. The passage also notes a vivid image of water lilies and playful razor-backed pigs seen along their travels.
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Stowes
Mount Dora
Meredith
N. H
Christmas Party at Parish House for Northwest Circle
The Northwest Circle of the Methodist church will host a Christmas party at the Parish House on December 9 at 2 30. A mite box will be open and officers will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Eastern Star Birthday Party Set For December 11
The Order of Eastern Star will host a quarterly birthday party for members with birthdays in September October and November. The event follows the regular business meeting at the Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Star
Egg shape guides cliff birds to keep eggs from falling
Scientific note explains rock ledge nesting birds lay pointed eggs that roll in a tight circle rather than off the edge. The design reduces loss from precarious ledge nesting and helps protect the offspring.
East Town Bethel F M church services and notices
The Bethel F M church held services at two locations on Sunday including a morning service at one site and an evening service at home. A program at St Mary's Baptist Church Monday features Florence Villa Florida young performers. Death, taxes, and charity reminders follow as pastor urges spiritual and financial remembrance. Mrs Davie Luster is seriously ill and needs support. Reporter T M Thomas notes the community announcements and church activities.
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Bethel F. M
Eutinville
J. H. Harris
McNair
St. Mary’s Baptist Church
Florence Villa
Fla
East Town
Yacht Club Bridge Winners and Hosts
Yacht Club notes report Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Carpenter and Col. H. Willis as Tuesday night bridge winners. Commodore and Mrs. Nimnicht oversee increasingly lively weekly sessions. Mrs. R. Williams and Mrs. Mc Fetridge of Eustis co hosted a bridge luncheon with guests from Eustis and Tarentum Pa. Taraboro N C and Tarentum residents attended. Anne Williams, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Williams of Eustis, is mentioned.
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N. E. Carpenter
Col. H. Willis
Commodore
Nimnicht
R. Williams
McFetridge
Eustis
H. J. Dick
Daisy B. Anderson
Anna P. Hemphill
Lydia Goldsmith
G. M. Hutchins
Freda O. Fuqua
E. Russell Lum
Tarentum
W. J. Thigpen
Taraboro
N. C
Anne Williams
Birthday Dinner Celebrates 14th Birthday at Eustis Club
A celebratory dinner party marked a 14th birthday with a cake and singing of Happy Birthday by guests Sally Lee Wilt Joyce Joanne Jeffers Gail Minton Pat Frary Yel Mary Hauserman Dee Hostettler and Lucille Hipples all of Eustis. Thanksgiving dinner by Steward Turner was served on the porch by Lake Dora and in the lounge by a fire. Saturday evening Henry Steins and friends surprised Mrs Celia Claflin with a birthday dinner baked by Patty Claflin.
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Sally Lee Wilt
Joyce Joanne Jeffers
Gail’ Minton
Pat Frary Yel
Mary Hauserman
Dee Hostettler
Lucille Hipples
Eustis
Steward Turner
Lake Dora
Henry Steins
Celia Claflin
Patty Claflin
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Dobbs
Dobbs Truss
Cerotina Court
Trademark
Underseal
C.E.S
K. A. Depew Materials CO
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Elly
V.R. Dibble & Son
Sylvan Shores
Washington
Exeter Eustis
Davie Luster
Daisy Brown
T. M. Thomas
R. P. Hamlin
Tavares, Fla
F. W. Matteson
Yacht Club Notes
Mount Plymouth
Frock and Frill Shop
Kennebunkport, Me
Junior
Lakeside Inn
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J. E. Fortner
Citrus Culture Corporation
William C. Stewart
Alfred Rehbaum, Jr
R. C. Bardwell
J. M. Turner
Lillian Christie
University of Florida
Field Artillery
Griswold
Rehbaum Hardware
Mount Dora Lions Club
Lake County
Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce
Turner’s Paint & Body Shop
American Legion
Mount Dora Golf Club
Kings Daughters of
Emma Carr Burkart
Verylee
Pour
Lake Front
Businessmen and Progressive Citizens Committee
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