Evening at Mount Dora Congregational Church
A brief notice describes an evening program at Mount Dora Congregational Church, outlining location and timing for parish events.
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1931
Page
2
A brief notice describes an evening program at Mount Dora Congregational Church, outlining location and timing for parish events.
The W F M S of the Methodist church will hold a meeting Monday at 3 00 in the church. All are welcome to attend.
The Ladies Aid convenes a work meeting in the church parlors on Friday at 2 30 to sew. All ladies of the congregation are invited. The Garden Club hosts two sessions on February 11 with 2 30 PM and 8 PM starts and 50 cent admissions with refreshments.
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church meets Friday at 2 30 in the church Annex to discuss church business. They will host a Cafeteria Supper on February 13 at 5 30 in the Community house social room. The Mount Dora Art League holds a Thursday meeting at Mrs Houghton’s home in Rehbaum apartments to plan the annual exhibition with a program on Roman Architecture.
The Garden Club held its regular Wednesday meeting and planted a Florida Holly tree on the Community Building grounds with no special ceremony. Members adopted a resolution to plant something each year. last year they planted the Portugal Silver Cypress, which is thriving.
Prize essays in the contest will be judged and awards announced. Winners from participating schools compete for top honors and monetary prizes.
A tea Thursday at Mrs. Parfitt's home on MacDonald Street honored her 87th birthday. Daughters Mrs. Zell Mrs. Downs and Mrs. MacMahon hosted with flowers gifts and pieces of birthday cake. Over one hundred guests attended served by Mrs. George LaDue Mrs. John D Secor and Mrs. Ray Stillman.
The P. T. A. meeting Tuesday night drew a large attendance. A nominating committee of Miss Affa Hubbell Mrs L J Drawdy and Mrs Jepson was named. Miss Hubbell reported on the Leesburg county meeting. A Home Economics Fashion Show directed by Mr Burgess Thayer followed with a dress shop living models and a beach pajama dance.
The Woman's Missionary Society meets February 9 at 3 PM in the Friendly Class room of the M E church with Mrs N E Davis in charge. An illustrated talk by Miss Anna Gallimore on life and travel in the Orient follows February 10 at 7 30 PM with a social time and a Bible class light refreshments and a silver offering for India. Yacht Club hosts mixed Bridge February 11 at 8 PM and a Matinee Bridge February 7 at 2 30 PM with prizes and refreshments. committees led by Mrs Mary White and others invite members and guests.
On Wednesday afternoon three tables of bridge were played at Mrs. Estella Clark's home. Prizes went to Mrs. R. N. White for high, Miss Lois Bryant for second, and Miss Marian Bryant for the consolation. Refreshments followed. Attendees included Mrs. H. H. Mallory, Mrs. Harry Clark, Mrs. Wyche, Mrs. George LaDue, Mrs. Mary McDonnell, Mrs. R. N. White, Mrs. A. C. Quixley, Mrs. W. N. Bryant, and the Misses Lois and Clara Whitney, Marian and Lois Bryant.
Mrs Adam Hazelwood opened her home Saturday afternoon for a D A R Silver Tea to aid the organization. Mrs McLain of Orlando spoke as State Chairman of the Building Committee about a dormitory project.
The Eustis Music Club directed by Mrs. Mildred B. Hodges presented a varied program at Montverde School. Performances included Fountain Inn Orchestra Trio with Miss Taylor and Mr. Danforth, solos by Miss Ide and Miss Taylor, Millard Kimball’s bass solo, a Ruth Crooks duet, a dramatized cradle song, tap and flower dances, a contralto solo by Mrs. Miller, and the Women's Ensemble with My Redeemer Liveth. About 150 guests attended and tea followed.
The first Grand View Bridge party for guests and friends was held Tuesday evening February 3. Attendance exceeded last season's opening. Mrs Cloyes and Miss Helen Miles of Greenport NY assisted. Prizes were awarded for High Bridge scores and Consolations given to Mrs Rowe and Mrs Griffith. Refreshments followed and weekly parties are planned for the next two months with invitations extended to locals and winter visitors.
The Junior Class presented Anne of Old Salem to a good audience Thursday night after a two week postponement due to illness. Frances Harvey stood in as Ruth while Dorothy Hopcraft was ill, and the cast impressed with strong dramatic work. The Mrs Alfa Hubbell coached the production with music by the Mount Dora Orchestra and thanks extended to local sponsors and advertisers.
Mr. L. R. Heim came back Friday from a business trip in the North and Mr. W. N. Bryant returned Thursday from a short North trip. Mr. and Mrs. Dan F. Bradley stay for weeks at Villa Evans, home of Mrs. Ernest Martin. A hymn service was held at the Congregational church in the evening. S. L. Loomis, D. D., rented the Dr. Dickson bungalow at 551 N. Clayton Street. Mr. and Mrs. Telling of Cleveland Ohio rented No. 348 Tremain Court Apartment. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Heim and...
Local residents host visitors from across the country with weekend gatherings and dinners. Notable names include Mrs. N H Heinrich of St Cloud and Mr L R Heim. several families travel between Mount Dora Orlando DeLand and Daytona Beach for a midwinter visit.
Among those arriving at the Grand View during the past week are Mr and Mrs G M Jones of Chicago Illinois W A Jett of Nashville Tennessee Mr and Mrs Bernard Batty of Indianapolis Indiana Mr and Mrs J F Beefe John W Beede and W P Odell of Meredith Beede and W P Odell of Meredith New Hampshire With few rooms vacant and some reserved for later dates the Grand View is enjoying a most successful season.
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