Entertain the Club Hosts Bridge Evening
Entertain the Club hosted by Mrs W B Roberts and Miss Heath featured two bridge tables on Tuesday evening. Chrysanthemums decorated the room and prizes were awarded to Miss Rosalie Brantley and Miss Mary Watson. Guests included Thelma Riley Mary Watson Irene Carter Marcia Cornish Rosalie Brantley Marion Abele Mary Lindman Marguerite Lindman and Mary Reeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Roberts
Miss Heath
Rosalie Brantley
Mary Watson
Thelma Riley
Irene Carter
Marcia Cornish
Marion Abele
Mary and Marguerite Lindman
Mary Reeder
Miss Heath Hosts Bridge Night in Sylvan Shores
Miss Heath entertained at her home in Sylvan Shores on Friday evening honoring Miss Margaret White of Rollins College as she spends Thanksgiving in town. Two tables played with several progressions. Kathleen Galloway and Charlie Stapleton won high scores while the honoree received a necklace. Salad and sandwiches were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Heath
Sylvan Shores
Margaret White
Rollins Colllege
Kathleen Galloway
Charlie Stapleton
Garden Club Holds Regular Meeting Mount Dora Club Gathers at Congregational Parlor
The Mount Dora Garden Club met on Wednesday November 28 at 2 p m in the Congregational church parlor. Attendance rose slightly and members discussed southern gardening with tips on fertilizers and sprays. The club agreed to assist the Park Commission in beautifying Donnelly Park and noted a larger membership would help. Dues are fifty cents and meetings are the first and third Wednesdays each month.
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Mount Dora
Congregational Church
Thanks for support after bereavement from the Callahans
The Callahans express sincere gratitude to all who offered sympathy flowers services and kind words during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Callahan
Christmas Church Notices From D B Spencer Pastor
Sunday school at 10 a m morning worship at 11 a m Christian Endeavor at 7 p m led by Frances Harvey with new officers to be installed Mid week service 7 30 p m Wednesday Friday 2 30 p m Ladies Aid Society large turnout asked for last meeting before December 11 Christmas Bazaar in church parlors 8 p m Friday Golden Rule social to make gifts for the Children s Home Society refreshments omitted to save funds for charity
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Spencer
Christian Endeavor
Frances Harvey
Ladies’ Aid Society
Children’s Home Society
Sunday services announced with sermons by Rev Perry James Jr
The schedule lists Sunday school at 10:00 a m led by Mr Nimnicht as Superintendant and morning worship at 11:00 a m with a sermon by the Rev Perry B James Jr of Daytona Beach Fla who is identified as Conference Director of Religious Education for the conference A youth oriented service by the League is also noted.
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Nimnicht
Perry B. James Jr
Daytona Beach
Fla
James
Sunday Service and Choir at Friendly Sun Church
At 6 30 p m the Friendly Sunday school room hosts an evening song service led by Mr Ferris with the Male chorus followed by a sermon by Pastor James H Elder at 7 30 p m A mid week prayer and Bible reading session is at 7 30 p m on Wednesday Visitors are welcome and locals are urged to attend if not at another church James H Elder pastor
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Friendly Sunday School
Ferris
James H. Elder
Mount Dora Social Notes Highlight Thanksgiving Arrivals
Mrs A R Odell and daughter Liona arrived from Cleveland to spend winter here with C L Deming joining for landscape work. Various locals hosted Thanksgiving meals, church group prayers, and performances. Miss Majorie Colson secured a soloist post in Eustis and Umatilla club meetings followed. A food sale by Mount Dora Girl Scouts and Christmas donation drive by Kings Daughters were announced with drop-off details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Odell
Liona
Cleveland
Ohio
Majorie Colson
First Baptist Church
Advertising Proclaimed Backbone of American Prosperity
Charles Carpenter, Philadelphia leather goods manufacturer and author of Dollars and Sense, argues advertising is essential to business success. He claims many miss opportunities by not advertising, noting the need to inform customers what one sells and to treat advertising as a core, inexpensive profit driver.
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Charles Carpenter
Philadelphia
America
Mr. Carpenter
Carpenter
Ely
Barnum
Park Signal Pressure Alarms City Officials
Directors deem a traffic signal at the park corner necessary after afternoon and evening play. Officials cite near misses from fast cars and seek improved radio reception amid wave length reallocations and power line faults. Secretary Heath notes progress in recreation and tourist clubs and announces upcoming meetings of the Orange County League of Municipalities and local merchants. The Chamber annual meeting is set for December 18 to elect directors and conduct business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heath
Orange County League of Municipalities
Apopka
Chamber
Highway Threat to Youth Near Donnelly Park Highlighted
Continuation notes continued concern over Fifth avenue and Donnelly road around the park recreation area. Mr Heath stresses the southern and western highway risk to life due to heavy youth presence in the area.
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Fifth Avenue
Donnelly Street
Heath
Donnelly Park
Club Debates Hall Rental For Winter Meetings
Trustees of the Baptist church asked 150 for four months of hall use while winter visitors meet. Members decided the price too high. A special committee under Vice president Conrad was appointed to announce the next meeting place in the Topic.
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Heath
the Baptist Church
Conrad
Mount Dora Edges Ocoee In Forward Scoring Spree
Otis Hale hit six field goals and Parks added four as Mount Dora led late with multiple second stringers scoring. Goober Ray Cecil Dart contributed in the tally with three baskets each and a pair of free throws. Ocoee showed early offense but Cumberland and Reid were sidelined.
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Mount Dora
Otis Hale
Cereal King
Parks
Goober
Ray
Cecil Dart
Dart
Ocoee
Cunningham
Reid
Orlando hosts visitors in fast clean game ends with alibis
The report notes Orlando sent a fine gang of boys for a fast, clean game. Visitors returned home with alibis blaming the court’s size and lighting, while the writer jokes about shortening the court twelve feet and defends the local team.
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Orlando
Vikings Rally Despite Poor Lighting Attendance
The account notes inadequate lighting at the baskets and plans to install Cahill flood lights. It recalls Bill Kirby arriving with Mamma Bill to cheer the Vikings, then delivering a halftime speech that raised funds from hat passes.
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Cahill
Orlando
Bill Kirby
Mamma
Bill
Vikings
Our boys need polishing up on team play this season
The note suggests the team requires improvement in coordination and strategy as the season begins. Emphasizes that progress will come with practice and effort to build stronger on court teamwork and execution.
Widow of Aaron Callahan Funeral Arrangements Noted
Lafayette Indiana September 1 1839 details mark the death of Mrs Callahan born in Waterford Ohio who lived 55 years on a Waterford farm with Aaron Callahan. Five children four sons and one daughter all deceased except Dr O L Callahan. She moved to Florida to live with her son before dying and is buried beside her husband.
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Lafayette
Ind
Aaron Callahan
Waterford
Ohio
O. L. Callahan
Christian Church
Beverly
Callahan
Widow Dies Suddenly After Travels and Marriage in 1926
She attended Devon Manor School near Philadelphia and Dana Hall in Wellesley. She traveled abroad before marriage and wed Walter Fowler in October 1926. She spent winters in Orlando and was popular among many friends, whose shock at her sudden death shows the impact of her loss.
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Devon Manor School
Philadelphia
Dana Hall
Wellesley
Mass
Walter Fowler
Orlando
Vikings finally topple Orlando Laundry cagers
Sportographs notes the Vikings deliver a decisive kayo to the Orlando Laundry squad after a patient year of buildup, showcasing strategic poise and timing. The piece highlights the shift in momentum and the vindication of patience in the contest.
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Orlando
Stapleton Praised For Handling Playing Manager Role
The Recreational bureau expresses strong approval of Charley Stapleton’s management of the playing manager duties as he works to trim the old craft into proper form.
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Charley Stapleton
Leesburg Varsity Poised to Top Hillsborough In State Gridiron Clash
Local observers rate Leesburg as having the best high school football squad in the state and predict they will outplay Hillsborough. Hillsborough, they say, show hesitancy and fear tackling Leesburg’s unit in the upcoming game.
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Leesburg
Florida Gators Seek Respect for Undefeated Run
Florida, an undefeated nine contest winner, sits as the highest scoring machine with eight straight wins and a looming ninth. Fans feel overlooked by the press, while veteran analyst Bob Matherne notes the paradox and explains the media imbalance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Gators
Bob Matherne
Florida Gators Surpass Noted Opponents In Preview Of Tennessee Clash
The piece highlights Florida as a strong football team capable of overpowering opponents like Auburn Clemson Mercer Sewanee and Georgia. It praises backs including Clyde Crabtree as versatile and compares him to Red Grange while noting Hugh Bedenk’s praise for sophomore guard Jimmy Steele as the standout on the Gators squad.
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Florida
Auburn
Clemson
Mercer
Sewanee
Georgia
Tennessee
Clyde Crabtree
Illinois
Red Grange
Crabtree
Gator
Hugh Bedenk
Penn State
Jimmy Steele
Steele
Lost Swiss watch on Lake Jem road Thanksgiving Day
A green gold Swiss watch with a black band and worn condition was lost on Lake Jem road Thanksgiving Day. Reward offered for return to Mrs H T Fenn, 534 Donnelly Street.
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Lake Jem Road
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Methodist Episcopal
Miami Beach
White Temple Church
Violet Banks
Lillian Banks
Mary Lyon
Tampa
Mrs. George LaDue
F. H. Behrens
Doris Procter
Karl and
Rae
Cora Miller
Billy
L. C. Jerne
Jean Hendry
Sewickley
G. E. Ganin
Mt. Kisco, N. Y
Mrs. C. D. Smith
Oak Park, Ill
Grandview Street
G. N. Kimball
C. T. Purdy
Lake Dora
Girl Scouts
Sidel’s Market
Kings Daughters
Jacksonville
Leader
Charles BE. Carpenter
Santa
Mt.Dora
Mt. Dora
Park Commission
Toledo
By Heath
MT. Dora, Fla
Hillsborough
Century
Kat
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