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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1952
Page
5
The Mount Dora page lists numerous visiting families and residents during the holidays. Mary Simpson and Rives Waite couple engage in pre wedding events at Yacht Club and other venues. Locals host guests from Detroit to Texas while plans unfold for Florida and Jamaica pro tennis work.
Miss Helen Adele MacClaskey from Point Marion Pennsylvania, a 200-girl winner chosen to perform with the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera Co. last summer, earned a music scholarship at Texas Christian University. She sang at First Methodist Church Christmas Eve and entertained the Shuffleboard Club, joined by John Beck, with nearly 150 in attendance.
Miss Mary Martha Simpson daughter of Otto and Mary Simpson of Old Eustis will wed Edwin Rives Waite at Villa Dora hotel Sunday January 25 at 4 p.m. The couple plan to reside in Orlando with Simpson teaching in the local school system. Simpson is UF Elementary Education senior and is active in Kappa Delta Pi. Waite studies for a Doctorate at Miami University and co-owns Eagles Nest Camp in Pisgah Forest NC. he is a Rollins College alumnus. both are Winter Park residents.
Frederick Sleight, president, will present the program at the Lake County Audubon Society monthly meeting on January 8 at 8 p.m. at the Community Building. The program features colored slides titled The Colorful World.
Mount Dora Woman's club will hear Mrs. Daniel G. Boissevain of Orlando on Jan 7 at 2:30 p.m. at the Community building. The Dutch-born baroness and former translator for the U. S. War Department in World War II will discuss a life of service and her antique Delft china and 1769 oak chest. Tea will follow.
The Lake County Shrine club will hold a ladies night dinner at the Lakeside Inn on Friday January 9 to install new officers. New president Rudy Schneider of Eustis succeeds Dr. H M Iserman, with Al Rehbaum Jr in charge of reservations.
The Business and Professional Women of Mount Dora announce a Fashion Preview gala at the Community building on Thursday January 15 at 8 p.m. with music by Mrs. Al Rehbaum Jr and commentary by Mrs. Celia Claflin Shaw. Local shops provide sportswear dresses and accessories. tickets available from BPW members or by calling Mrs. Wareing.
Local church listings for Mount Dora area include Mount Dora Community Church on Seventh Ave and Donnelly St with Rev. Robert R. Reed. Baptist, Methodist, Church of God, Church of Christ, Latter Day Saints, and Episcopal services at various downtown locations with pastors named, service times, and choir schedules. Sunday worship times range from 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m., with additional evening services and midweek activities noted.
Rev. George Stoves led First Methodist last Sunday in place of ill Rev. Robert M. Blackburn who will return to speak on More Than Conquerors and The Road to Certainty. Rev. David Coffield preaches Grandly Begin at First Baptist with Memorial Supper in evening. Dr. Robert R. Reed at Community Church topics Patience an Ally of Faith with soloist Joyce Hetzel singing The Lord is Mindful of His Own.
Earl B Ferson 93 year old Mount Dora school designer will hold an open house at 722 Baker St Thursday 2 to 4 p m to thank neighbors and friends for support following October interior fire. The event is organized by Mrs John Griswold with help from several long time family associates.
Open house on New Year's Eve honors Albert J. Waltz and Amy Swartz on their 50th wedding anniversary at 236 Fifth Ave. They married in 1902 in Mallet Creek Ohio and moved to Mount Dora Florida 41 years ago. Waltz helped build Mount Dora, served as mayor and councilman, now works as building inspector and tax assessor. They have a daughter Mrs. Ed Nutter in Phoenix and two grandchildren. Hosts include sisters Mrs. John Beck and Mrs. John Swartz.
The Ocklawaha chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution changes its regular meeting from Thursday January 1 to Thursday January 8 at 10:30 am at the Community building in Tangerine. An all day sewing session for the Tamassee clinic is planned with lunch at 12 30 and a 2 pm business session. Visiting Daughters are invited.
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