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Newspaper

Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1939

Page

5

Engagement announced for Floryne Lotz and Wilmer Stokley

Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Lotz announce the engagement of their daughter Floryne to Wilmer C. Stokley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stokley, wedding date to be announced later. The Ladies Aid Society of the Community church elected officers: President Mrs. W. S. Randall, Secretary Miss Margaret Lewis, Treasurer Mrs. Lillian Ranks.

J. L. Lotz Floryne Wilmer C. Stokley Charles Stokley Ladies Aid Ladies Aid Society of the Community Church W. S. Randall Margaret Lewis Lillian Ranks

Community Church Missionary Meeting Scheduled

The ladies of the Community church invite all interested to a December missionary meeting in the chapel Friday at 3 p m. A program has been prepared and a shared hour will follow.

Community Church

Benefit Card Party by Pythian Sisters Sets Christmas Drive

The Pythian Sisters sponsor a Christmas card party at the Community Building social rooms this Thursday at 8 o clock to fund a charity. Tickets are 25 cents. King's Daughters join Monday at Mrs George Coffin's home for the Christmas meeting.

Pythian E ‘S Commonity Building

Monday Social Club Meeting Attracts Wide Interest

The Monday Afternoon Social Club held a lively session across thirteen tables with prize won in contract by Mrs. Ruby agan. Mrs. Lottie M. Wal yams and Mrs. Judd tied for five honors. Hostesses for next Monday are Mrs. William Fielding and Mrs. Susan Sawyer. Play starts at 2 15 and all are invited.

Ruby Agan Lottie M. Wal Yams Judd William Fielding Susan Sawyer

Pythian Sisters Junior Committee Meets With Vera Parker

The Junior Ways and Means committee of the Pythian Sisters met Tuesday night with Mrs. Vera Parker. Seven members attended and a business meeting was followed by refreshments. Attending besides the hostess were Mary Elizabeth Simpson Norma Wise Louise Silver Helen Parker Lois Cooper Fannie Mae Eckholdt and Doris Norton.

Pythian Sisters Vera Parker Mary Elizabeth Simpson Norma Wise Louise Silver Helen Parker Lois Cooper Fannie Mae Eckholdt Doris Norton

Tourist Yule Service at Community Church

Next Sunday evening December 17 the Community church hosts a Tourist Yule Service with a short program carols and a traditional Christmas tree. Tourists and locals will receive a cordial welcome and are asked to bring an inexpensive gift to place on the tree for later distribution to the King's Daughters.

Christmas Dance Planned by Mount Dora Junior Woman's Club

The Mount Dora Junior Woman's Club will host a benefit Christmas dance at Lake County Country Club on Monday night December 25 from 10 till. Ed die King and his nine piece orchestra will provide music. Proceeds will fund hospitalization for the needy. Advance tickets are one dollar per couple. at the door the price rises to 1.25 dollars.

Mount Dora Lake County Eddie, King King

Dance so early boys and save the difference

The fragment notes a call to action urging prompt dance participation to narrow a gap or margin. It emphasizes urgency and energy suitable for a brief local notice or social item.

Tourist Dance in Community Building Saturday Evening

Community notice invites all to a tourist dance in the Community Building this Saturday from 8 to 11 PM featuring old time quadrilles and modern dances. Tickets cost 25 cents and the event serves as a social outing for all who wish to learn or enjoy the various steps. The dance committee includes C. L. Deming M. G. Stevens and C. T. Purdy with W. A. Conrad as secretary treasurer.

Sean Cart Cordia Iers C. L. Deming M. G. Stevens C. T. Purdy W. A. Conrad

Mrs Cornelius Hosts Dessert Bridge At Sylvan Shores

Mrs M Cornelius entertained with a dessert bridge Friday at her Sylvan Shores home. Honored guest was Mrs M B Charfflin of Akron Ohio who is wintering with her husband and two daughters. Guests included Mrs Charfflin Mrs Henry Stein Mrs Hattie Stein Mrs Walter Drake Mrs Alfred Rehbaum Sr Mrs John Pease Mrs John M Welch and Raymond Young. Prizes went to high score Mrs Henry Stein and second high Mrs Welch with a guest prize for the honored guest.

Cornelius M. Cornelius A Shores M. B. Charfflin Akron Ohio Charfflin Sylvan Shores Henry Stein Hattie Stein Walter Drake Alfred Rehbaum John Pease John M. Welch Raymond Young Welch

Luncheon and Meeting of Ocklawaha Chapter D A R

Ocklawaha Chapter D A R honored State Regent Mrs T C Maguire of Plant City with a luncheon at Villa Dora Hotel Mount Dora at 12 30 last Thursday. The luncheon featured lavender flowers and dolls as favors gifted by the Chapter Regent. The State Regent spoke on D A R work and was introduced by Miss Allen. Miss Carr of Tavares spoke on weaving and the Weavers Guild of Tavares. The group discussed the Florida D A R Golden Jubilee project a home for aged D A R members.

Daughters OF the American Revolution Ocklawaha T. C. Maguire Plant City Villa Dora Mount Dora D. A.R Miss Allen Weavers’ Guild of Tavares Daughters of Florida Ellis Island i Yoo Daughters For Humanity Oliver Scobey Hazelwood Clark Nutt Conklin Drugg Marsh Belshe Carl Steiner Mount Plymouth North Ida Battle Alec Stupple Jimmie Sorrento Mr. Taylor Georgia Taylor Lake County Groves Corporation Davis Umatilla Florida

Winter Guests Settle in Mount Dora Homes

Personal notices list guests and seasonal residents in Mount Dora and nearby areas. Names include G B Kellogg of Tampa at Harrold House, Mrs R L Bruck of Cuyahoga Falls, Jacob L Tyson of Jenkintown, Martha Moats of Waverly, Captain Geo O Cunningham of Sewickley, Jordan E Bruzee of Geneva, E B Gilchrist of Cleveland, H N Parcells of New Milford, Carl Broom, Edgar S Russell of Brooklyn, and Ruth Mitchell of Brockton. Several families stay in Kirby and Morley residences while others visit relatives and enjoy winter visits with friends in town.

Winter residents and visitors listed at local addresses

A long roster of arrivals, callers, and temporary residents is noted at homes and hotels in Mount Dora and surrounding areas. The list includes Beebe, Gurley, Wratten, Mitchell Pee, Welborn, Green, Parsells, Barber, Whaley, G J, Hale, Oakley, Coe, Swartz, Beeman, Sullivan, and White among others, with updates on health, travel, and stays at Lake County Medical Center, Hotel Mount Dora, and the Lakeside. Also reported is the death of Mrs. N mi Jones Pyatt in Florida and a Federal Surplus Commodity Corporation order for 400 cars of Florida oranges for relief distributions the week of December 11 to 18.

Federal Surplus Commodity Corporation Florida

Picture Show Matinee for King's Daughters

A matinee for the King's Daughters will be held at Princess Theatre Thursday December 21 at 3 o'clock. Proceeds go to the King's Daughters Christmas work. Sparks Theatre enterprises donate yearly, with tickets sold by the Daughters and local school children.

King’s Daughters Princess Theatre Talley Sparks Theatre Enterprises

Miss Lois Whitney Services Today

Miss Lois A. Whitney died Tuesday from a heart attack. Daughter of G. M. Whitney of Mount Dora and Conneaut Ohio she lived in Mount Dora nine years with her father and sisters Clara E Whitney and Anna Whitney and brother Wilbur C Whitney. Funeral at Rehbaum's today at 2 pm with burial in Glenwood Cemetery Conneaut Ohio. Rev Myron Bunnell to officiate.

Lois A. Whitney G. M. Whitney McDonald Street Conneaut Ohio Conneaut High School Grove City College Grove City Nineteenth Century Literary Club United Congregational Christian Church Mount Dora Clara’. E. Whitney Anna Glenwood Cemetery Myron Bunnell United .Congregational Christian Church

Finland Aid Drive Seeks Nationwide Contributions

The Finland relief fund led by Herbert Hoover calls for voluntary gifts across 48 states and major cities to help Finland meet its next debt payment. Governors and mayors are urged to designate next Sunday as Finland Day, with Mount Dora residents invited to drop off gifts at the Topic office. Walter Ferguson coordinates contributions and mailing to headquarters.

Finland United States Russia Herbert Hoover Finnish Relief Fund Naion Mount Dora Walter Ferguson

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Eustis Blondie Karloff Chas. Laughton Melvyn Douglas Jack Randall Wild Horse Canyon Dick Tracy SUN MON Olark Tyrone Power Linda Darnell George Coffin Th Avenue Dora People Fury Richard Arlen Andy Devine Beverly Roberts Samuel S. Hinds Universal Eed Ana PUNE Mt Mai Mr. G. B. Kellogg Tampa Harrold House R. L. Bruck Cuyahooga Falls Kirby Home Jacob L. Tyson Jenkintown, Pa Martha Moats Waverly, Ohio Donnelly Avenue Capt Geo. O. Cunningham Sewickley,Pa L. H. Blair Jordan E. Bruzee Geneva, N. Y East Seventh Avenue E. B. Gilchrist Cleveland, Ohio Kirby Homeé H. N. Parcells New Milford, Co Clayton Street Carl Broom Edgar S. Russell Brooklyn, N. Y Tremain Street Fred Chase Belfast Maine Morley Ruth Mitchell Brockton, Mass Roland Morse Charles. Boyce and Son Poultney Vermont A. J. Camp Foul Teer Orlando H. A. Harrold W. J. Beebe Flin Michigan Are Jairus Gurley I. A. Wratten Deansboro, N. Y Barker Apartments Highland Avenue Ira A. Mitchell Pee Lincoln Park Lake Gertrude T. E. Welborn Kenosha, Wis Herald House Orlo Vista van Ness Green Edgerton Wis N. T. Parsells New Bedford, Conn Lula Mae Barber F. Marion Whaley Mount Dora High School Lake County Medical Center O. M. Hale A. H. Oakley Newark, N. J Lakeside Daytona Beach Ernest W. Coe Centerbrook, Conn The Chamber of Commerce Baker Street J. W. Swartz G. W. Swartz Medina A. J. Wartz Fifth Avenue East C. E. Beeman Grand Rapids, Mich Dan Sullivan Warsaw Ind Riley Mary Emma White Nmi Jones Pyatt S. Pyatt Wachaula Fla Pyatt O. E Bowling A Fla White Leslie Jackson Wm. Sauber David Johnson Mount Dora Electric Company Highland Ave Coleman’s Bakery SWIFT Armour’s Star Armour Kingan and Swift A. P, Sidel King's Daughters Lois Whitney AID For Christmas Club First National Bank Mount Dora, Florida Member Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation MiJjora Hardware Company Crane Furniture Co Sally Dress Shop
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