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Newspaper

Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1936

Page

5

Mrs Hanscom Hosts Tea for Old Peabody Pew Cast

Mrs Florence Gilbert Hanscom entertained cast members of the Old Peabody Pew Thursday afternoon at a four o'clock tea at her Grandview Street home. Guests included Mesdames D F Crane E M Wentworth Velma Nice Geo C Keller and Alfred.

Florence Gilbert Hanscom The Old Peabody Pew Grandview Street Mesdames D. F. Crane E. M. Wentworth Velma Nice Geo. C. Keller Alfred

Hathaway and Misses Helen Lemert and Maxine Saltsman

Misses Helen Lemert and Maxine Saltsman join Mrs. Hathaway and Mr. Wayne in a social report listing local engagements and community events. The note highlights attendees and their affiliations with area clubs.

M. E. Ladies Aid Meets Friday at Church

The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church will hold its regular meeting Friday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock at the church. Mrs H A Vinton will be the devotional leader.

M. E. Ladies Aid Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church H. A. Vinton

Yacht Club Card Party Opens Season at Clubhouse

The first card party of the season will be held at the club house on Wednesday December 8 at 8 o clock. Members attend free while guests pay 25 cents each to fund prizes for the event.

Yacht Club

Ramsden Dowdy wed in Florida ceremony

Miss Ellen Dowdy of Weirsdale and Mr. James Ramsden of Belleair were united in marriage Sunday AD Doellaben 6th by Dr. Andrew M. Brodie at the Communichurch. The blessing occurred in the presence of both families at the home of the bride’s uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs F B Rankin 933 Alexander Street Mount Dora.

King's Daughters Christmas Meeting Set for Dec 14

The King's Daughters will hold their Christmas meeting on Monday night December 14 at Mrs. George’s home 815 McDonald Street. Each member brings a toy for the Christmas packages. Toys contributed for local packages will be displayed and noted.

King’s Daughters George In McDonald Street

Epworth League Boat Party on City of Dora

Members of the Epworth League of the First Methodist church enjoyed a boat trip on the City of Dora Friday evening. Hosts Mr and Mrs Curtis Wise provided cocoa and cookies. Attendees included Coralie Cooper Shirley Irons Eleanor Minkley Catherine Vincent Barbara Blanchard Marion Van Voorhis Viola Perry John James Lee French Jr LaMar Silver William Turrentine Russell McKinney Richard Van Voorhis Albert Dahlke Richard Shipes.

Epworth League the First Methodist Church Dora Curtis Wise Coralie Cooper Shirley Irons Eleanor Minkley Catherine Vincent Barbara Blanchard Marion van Voorhis Viola Perry John James Lee French, Jr LaMar Silver William Turrentine Russell McKinney Richard van Voorhis Albert

Ocklawaha D A R Chapter Holds December Meeting

The Ocklawaha Chapter D A R held its regular monthly meeting on a Thursday evening December 3 at the home of regent Mrs Walter H Rush in Eustis. Hostesses included Mrs C M Tyre Mrs C H Lodor Mrs O K Cole and Mrs E B Morris. Mount Dora members present included Mrs Pa Alvord Mrs Frank Burkart Mrs Adam Hazelwood and Mrs Henry W

Ocklawaha Walter H. Rush Eustis Rush C. M. Tyre C. H. Lodor O. K. Cole E. B. Morris Mount Dora Pa Alvord Frank Burkart Adam Hazelwood Henry W

Meeting closes with musical program and Christmas refreshments

At the end of the conference a musical program was presented and the hostesses served refreshments in a Christmas red and green color scheme.

Book and Bridge Club Meets at Sylvan Shores

The Book and Bridge Club met last Wednesday at Miss Gladys Simpson’s Sylvan Shores home with all members present. A chili supper preceded an authors contest that added extra points to bridge scores. Francys Sadler won the contest and also the top bridge score. The club, meeting biweekly, buys books for circulation, starting with The Last Puritan by George Santayana. Members include Mesdames Glen Brown, Harry Clark, Henry Land, and Misses Shirley Drugg, Kathleen Galloway, Jaenette Pike, Francys Sadler, Gladys Simpson, and Johnnie Mae Stanley.

Gladys Simpson Sylvan Shores Francys Sadler George Santayana Mesdames Glen Brown Harry Clark Henry Land Shirley Drugg Kathleen Galloway Jaenette Pike Johnnie Mae Stanley

Christmas Program at Woman's Club Side Event

The Woman's Club Christmas program on December 8 featured Dr. Louis R. Bowen of Eustis discussing early tuberculosis diagnosis and care amid the Tuberculosis and Health Christmas Seal Sale. Mrs. Ber Nice West Gratz read Dickens excerpts, and gifts were collected for the King's Daughters boxes while three members joined the executive board.

Seer 'S Club Louis R. Bowen Eustis Bowen M. B. Swift Miss Hathaway Charles Marsh Helen Lemert

Missionary Meeting and Reception at Community Church

Tomorrow at 2 30 in the Community church auditorium a December missionary meeting and reception for tourists will be held. Hosts Dr and Mrs A M Brodie and Dr and Mrs D B Spencer greet guests. ushers include Mrs W S Cadman and others. The program features Hymn 52 Oh Come All Ye Faithful, a three act missionary play Unto the Least of These, with a silver offering to follow and a tea reception in the church parlors hosted by Mrs W S Randall and Mrs F A Poole. Florence Gilbert Hanscom directed arrangements.

Community Church A. M. Brodie D. B. Spencer W. S. Cadman A. W. Bertine Julia Olds Geo. E. Barnard Miss Taylor Olive Goddard Shaw Lewis Workman Milline Harriet Mallory Cpe Isicdece Julia Reed George Backus Blain W. S. Randall F. A. Poole Emma S. Marsh Charles L. Marsh Brokenshire Curtis Sprague Paris Miller Tremain Florence Gilbert Hanscom

Social Notes From Orlando and Surrounding Towns

Mrs Harold Overhiser spent Saturday in Orlando. Mrs S F Thompson of Hamlet NC visits Mrs H A Vinton. Miss Annie Carter of Stratford CT returns for the winter. Mrs Mattie White of Bluefield WV to spend another winter. Twilla Doris Camp and family visit in Orlando. Mrs L T Blackman of Berea OH visits Mr and Mrs R F Eckholdt. Mr and Mrs Sam L Jones of Bridgeton NJ recently arrived, staying at Hotel Mount Dora. Mrs Thomas H Lashar returns from Fairfield CT and wintering on Alexander Street. Mrs Evelyn Sweetster and Mrs Merrill of Portland ME arrive.

Sam L. Jones Bridgeton, N. J Hotel Mount Dora

Winter Arrivals and Local Visits At Mount Dora

A long list of seasonal residents and visitors gathers in Mount Dora and nearby areas. Names include Inez J. Ames of Antioch Illinois at 1226 McDonald Street, C. E. Rennecker of Wilmette Illinois on North Donnelly Avenue, and Fred Overhiser returning from Hot Springs Arkansas. Families from Danvers Massachusetts, Middletown Connecticut, Leesburg Virginia, Bradley Beach New Jersey, Orlando Florida, Rowley Massachusetts, Hingham Massachusetts, Providence Rhode Island, and Oneida Castle New York are noted as wintering here or visiting. Local events include a Ted Shawn dance performance in Orlando and a Tangerine PTA district meeting attendance by several residents.

C. E. Rennecker Wilmette, Ill Mount Dora Donnelly Avenue

Winter guests and medical notes in Kis simmee society

Mrs Olds guest and others travel from Cape Cod to Kis simmee for the season. Dr F H Van Arsdale of Belmont and Mr Harlow Hutchinson of Salamanca stay with Florence Hanscom. Mrs Zell returns from Uma tilla after ptomaine illness. Mr Potter improves at home. Luncheon for Dr Fernald and Dr Hart from Maine and Orono with Hanscom. Mahony family send Christmas cards from Sydney Australia on world tour.

F. H. van Arsdale Belmont Harlow Hutchinson Salamanca, N. Y Florence G. Hanscom George L. Zell Lake County Medical Center Umatilla T. J. Potter Henry T. Fernald Orlando Hart Orono Maine Winter Park University of Maine Farnald Hanscom Paul R. Mahony Mahony Sydney Australia Government House Kellers

Mount Dora Art League Presents Christmas Program

The Mount Dora Art League held a December 4 program at the Community church featuring slides of famous paintings, organ music by Harry Day, and carols sung by Jacqueline Driscoll with Mrs Garvin. Gallie spoke on Madonna and Child themes and local youths sang Christmas songs. The event was aided by the University of Florida General Extension Division at Gainesville. A craft class meets December 12 at 2 PM. Mrs Florence Gilbert Hanscom joins the music committee. Membership invites all interested in art.

Harry Day Eustis Jacqueline Driscoll Garvin Gallie General Extension Division University of Florida At Gainesville Florence Gilbert Hanscom Mount Dora

Miss Ruth McEwen Hosts Bridge Club Gathering

Miss Ruth McEwen hosted the Bridge Club on Wednesday evening with guests Mrs. George Vincent Mrs. Ralph Battle of Sorrento Mrs. Ralph Osborn Mrs. Byron Reiff Mrs. W A Sheddon Miss Pe Brown and Miss Lillian McCas. Sunday guests included Mr L D Ross Miss Audrey Ross and Kenneth Ross of Oxford for a monthly social at Trimble Park a weiner roast. Miss Evelyn Brown entertained Fairfax Circle with a party on Monday December.

Ruth McEwen Bridge Club George Vincent Ralph Battle Sorrento Ralph Osborn Byron Reiff W. A. Sheddon Pe Brown Lillian Mccas L. D. Ross Audrey Ross Kenneth Ross Henry Muller Oxford Epworth League Trimble Park Evelyn Brown Fairfax

Local Grocery Ad Highlights Nuts Raisins Flour and Spinach

A small newspaper ad offers large soft shell pecans at a low price and notes seeded raisins, Pillsbury flour two pound bags, brown sugar, and extra nice spinach. Prices emphasize value with a casual sale tone.

Maine CC Pillsbury

Mae West Stars in Go West Young Man at State Theatre

Mae West headlines a new comedy Go West Young Man opening at the State Theatre in Eustis for a two day run. The film features three would be suitors: Lyle Talbot as a shameless politician, Randolph Scott as a farm boy with an invention, and Warren William as a press agent. Etienne Girardot appears in a comic subplot. The piece also notes tuberculosis awareness via Christmas Seals and includes a jelly recipe tip and a quip about purse wear.

Mae West Randolph Scott West Hollywood Scott Warren William William Etienne Girardot

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