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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1932
Page
2
The ladies of the First Baptist Church plan a food sale at Hale and White's store on Saturday February 13 starting at 9 30 in the morning.
C D Arnold presents a hand weaving exhibit at the Lakeside Inn on Monday February 15 to benefit disabled World War veterans. Everyone welcome. Masquerade Dance on February 20 invites large costume masked attendance with The Wise Orchestra providing music for the Tourist Dances and widely enjoyed by attendees.
The Old Timers Club was entertained this week by Mrs Thos Mould at the Lakeside Inn. The lobby was decorated with flowers and punch was served to the players. Prize winners included Mrs L R Heim Mrs Wm Patterson Mrs Thos Mould and Mrs S W Gledhill with a consolation awarded.
The ladies of the Community church host a colonial tea in the social rooms of the Community Building on Friday afternoon February 19 from 3:00 to 5:00 p m. Everyone is welcome. A short musical program will be given and a silver offering collected.
The sewing department led by Mrs. Grant Cowles will meet Thursday afternoons instead of all day. Groups meet in the parlors of the Community church and all women interested in welfare work are urged to attend.
A new dinner and contract bridge group meets Thursday evenings at the Grandview Hotel. Last week four tables played and Wilson Smith won the high score prize. This week the club plans to meet again on Wednesday evening.
Mrs C J Palmer hosted her bridge club on Thursday afternoon at her Donnelly street home. Two club tables and a guest table were arranged for play.
Prizes went to Mrs. C. J. Palmer Mrs. Myron Cronwalt and Mrs. Frank Griffiths at a club gathering featuring freshmeats a delicious salad course cake and tea. The event highlighted social fellowship and community participation in a warm, informal setting.
Mr and Mrs W A Conrad entertained guests Thursday evening with a three table bridge game. Prizes went to Mrs B P Luce Miss Rae Brown Mrs C D Retan and Miss A W Hubbell. Dainty refreshments followed as Br Clark and others joined in the social evening.
The regular monthly meeting of the Lawn Bowling club met in the club rooms on Tuesday evening. Almost all members attended. the club now lists over thirty five. The social committee provided refreshments and it was decided to serve refreshments at each future monthly meeting.
The Garden Club will host a benefit card party on Wednesday February 17 at 2 30 PM in the Grand View Hotel. Proceeds support city beautification including the Rock Garden and cemetery grounds with plans to improve the City Hall and Community Building areas and Library grounds. Tickets are 50 cents and sold by club members.
The American Legion Auxiliary hosted a card party in the Community Building Social Rooms on Monday evening the 8th with about 50 members and guests. Bridge and five hundred were played. high bridge winner was Mrs. Helms, low went to Mr. Chamberlain of Tangerine. Five hundred winner was Mr. Palmer, low prize to Mrs. Townsend. Door prize awarded to Mrs. Goodman. Pies, cake and coffee served afterward.
Oil paintings water colors and pencil sketches by Emma Sears Marsh Margaret Davidson Easter Armstrong and William Sprague will be shown along with weaving by Mrs W A Sheldon and other crafts. The vacant Fifth Avenue store room in the theatre block is secured for the exhibit open daily from ten to twelve and two to five. Concert At Community Church features Mrs Melissa Jane Polk of Indianapolis and Mount Plymouth with Mary White on piano. Guests pay 50 cents. Dress in white with fichus and caps for Washington’s Birthday observance hosted by Hospitality Committee chaired by Mrs Yeardley Wilmot.
Mrs James Brydon entertained two bridge tables Friday afternoon at her home honoring her daughter Mrs William Southwood of Riverside Illinois. Prizes went to Mrs Arthur Weeks and Mrs Paul Ault with guest prize to Mrs Southwood and consolation to Mrs Cronmwalt. Attendees included Mrs Wilson Smith Mrs Maud Varney Mrs Ronald Christie and Mrs George Wheeler. Ice cream and cake were served.
Violinist Carl Jaspan performed a varied program at the Lakeside Inn on Tuesday evening. He spoke briefly before each piece, sharing the story behind the music. Evangeline Frankson accompanied him at the piano.
The Mount Dora Art League will open its annual exhibition on Monday afternoon February 15 and run through Saturday. The event features the league’s main display and showcases local artists.
During the Tuesday session the Woman's Club elected officers for the coming year. Presiding officers include President T. M. Kramer and first vice president W. A. Sheldon with J. J. Alvord as second vice president recording secretary C. R. Javens corresponding secretary L. E. Klatte and treasurer R. C. Conklin. Current events covered Florida United States and foreign countries. Club membership stands at 102 with 18 new members. Hostesses during social hour were S. S. Sadler W. S. Cadman O. Sadler E. Jaques and J. D. Secor.
The Women's Club Hospitality Committee hosts a one o'clock luncheon for members. The event takes place Tuesday February 23 in the social rooms of the club.
Mrs Elmira Bindley Sandell announces the marriage of her daughter Sara Virginia Bindley to Mr John Arthur Collins on Monday January 25 1932 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. The bride has spent several winters in Mount Dora and comes from Pittsburgh with her grandmother Mrs Sarah G Bindley.
A collage of seasonal visitors and residents in Mount Dora and nearby towns. The list mentions Paul Conrad from the University of Florida visiting with parents, plus guests from New York Detroit Cedartown and St. Petersburg. Several couples travel by motor to enjoy Florida winter activities and social events.
Orlando visitors and local residents appear at hotel gatherings and lawn bowling events in Mount Dora Winter Vandalia week. Notables include Miss Katherine Davidson of Orlando, Dr and Mrs Mayo of Highland Park, and many Ill and Conn guests. Art League studio tea at Rollins Winter Park features works by Miss Easter Armstrong and Mrs Emma Marsh.
The Episcopal Diocese of South Florida bishop Cameron Mann died in Winter Park Florida at 7 30 p m on Monday February 8 1932 His funeral is set for 11 a m Thursday February 11 at St Luke's Cathedral with services in the morning.
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