This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1943
Page
5
The Woman's Association of the Community Church hosts a Friday meeting directed by the Missionary Committee at 547 McDonald Street. Mrs Elizabeth M Wentworth leads the program and a book review. All are welcome.
Dr D B Somes observed his ninetieth birthday on Saturday December 11 and received greetings from many friends near and far. At noon he was honored guest at a dinner.
Mr and Mrs N W Morley entertained at their home on McDonald Street as friends and well wishers dropped by during the afternoon. Dr Spencer who has resided in Mount Dora for many years and served as pastor for fourteen seasons also received many cards and letters from those unable to attend.
The individual has long been active in civic and welfare activities and is shown many friends who wish him continued good health and happiness.
The King's Daughters and the Woman's Club organized Christmas baskets with clothing toys and gifts from members. Baskets will be packed December 23 at Mrs Donald Christie's home for Friday delivery. Officers elected are President Mrs Ronald Christie Vice President Mrs A W Bertine Secretary Miss Ruth Butts and Treasurer Miss Nancy Stuart. The group reported five Thanksgiving baskets delivered, the smallest number in years. January meeting is set for January 10 with hosts Mrs C C Armes and Mrs I F Sarver.
Mount Dora Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star elected officers Thursday December 9 with Mrs Pearl Camp as Worthy Matron and Ward Estey as Worthy Patron. New appointive officers will be installed December 27 at the Masonic Hall with Mrs Mamie Lander Most Worthy Grand Matron of the World set to install for 1944. All stars and friends invited to the public ceremony.
Mrs. George DeMuth leaves Tulsa to spend the holidays with Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Beeman in Grand Rapids Michigan after a weeks long stay. Mrs. Alta Belshe, from Evanston Illinois, departs for Forrest City Arkansas for an extended visit. Mr. John Workman of Cleveland Ohio joins Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fenton for the season.
Local residents and winter guests arrive and depart for Mount Dora and nearby towns. Notable names include Mrs D O Davis and Bettye from St Petersburg, the Browns of Rising Sun visiting A A Tanner, and Arthur Jenney of East Providence staying at 401 Ninth Avenue for the eighteenth winter.
In Franklin and Medway Massachusetts Mrs. Carlson and her aunt Miss Flora Woodward arrived for a winter visit. A telegram announced the sudden death of Mrs. Carlson's mother and Miss Woodward's sister Mrs. Marcella Putney, prompting Mrs. Carlson to return home. Miss Woodward will stay in Medway with Miss Mary Emma Jones.
Mr and Mrs Richard Engerton announce the birth of a daughter Carol Lytle on December 10. Both mother and baby are well. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs J E Fortner of Ann Marie, and Mrs James Fortner Jr. Fortner’s son was born November 16 and is a corporal stationed at Fort Monmouth New Jersey.
Wish to extend heartfelt thanks to friends neighbors the Masonic and the O E S for courtesies sympathy and floral offerings given at the passing of my husband Jane Millard.
John Lawrence Millard, 77, died suddenly Friday evening December 10 in his Grand View Hotel room. Survived by wife Jane Tobey Millard, son Lt. Col. M. B. Millard in England, and grandson Jack Millard of Glendale, California. A Wisconsin graduate, he studied at Vanderbilt and belonged to Beta Theta Pi, Episcopalian, Mason, and OES. He moved from Florida winters to Mount Dora as home for years. Masonic graveside services were held in Forest Cemetery, Mount Dora, Sunday afternoon.
Mrs Lucy Bell Mills 71 wife of J L Mills died at her Ora Street home on Saturday The former Fort Wayne Indiana resident spent winters in Mount Dora with her husband Survivors include son Howard Bills Chicago sister Mrs C E Urbahns Pittsburgh and brother C F Durfee Fort Wayne The remains were taken to Fort Wayne for services and burial
Mount Dora Public Library reports receipt of two new books from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Africa Facts and Forecasts by Albert Q. Maisel explores questions readers ask about the continent and its role in future peace. Here is Africa by Ellen and Attilio Gatti features vivid photographs and personal observations. A new bookcase, built by Frank Irvine of Sylvan Shores, was installed to house the additions.
A sharp wartime style charge questions any justification for not increasing payroll savings. The rhetoric invokes familiar totalitarian archetypes to pressure financial restraint and loyalty in the workforce.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.