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Newspaper

Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1936

Page

5

Methodist Ladies Aid Meeting and Art League Events

The Social M E Ladies Aid meets Friday at 3 PM with Mrs T Jensen presiding in the Friendly Bible Class room. The Mount Dora Art League to hold its annual exhibit in late February at Malone Realty on Fifth Avenue. The craft class will meet this Thursday afternoon in the Community church kitchen.

M. E. Ladies Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church ART League Mount Dora Art League Malone Realty Company Fifth Avenue Coommunity Church

Card Club meets at Community Building Monday afternoon

The Card Club gathers in the Community Building at 2 30 p.m. Monday with Mrs Isabel Van Loon acting as hostess A few matters of importance will be discussed before the games begin

Isabel van Loon

D A R Benefit Bridge Party Set For February 15

Mount Dora Ocklawaha Chapter D A R will host a benefit bridge party at the Mount Dora Yacht Club Saturday afternoon February 15 at 2 30 o'clock. A general invitation is extended for what promises to be a delightful event.

Mount Dora Ocklawaha Mount Dora Yacht Club

Out of Town Luncheon at Mrs Peffly’s Home

Mount Dora ladies visited Mrs Charles Peffly in Orlando for a Valentine Party din meeting. Guests included Mrs C Ra, Mrs A D Goldsmith, O Faulkner, Edna Gennis, Dorothy Thompson plus organizer Mrs Lillian Christie. An invitation goes to all Or er members.

Mount Dora Charles Peffly Orlando Peffly C. Ra A. D. Goldsmith O. Faulkner Edna Gennis Dorothy Thompson Lillian Christie The Orer

Missionary Group to Meet at Community Church

The monthly ladies society meeting of the Community Church will convene Friday at 3 PM in the church parlors. Miss Madeline Milner will speak on South America and Mrs Wise will lead the social hour. All interested are invited to attend.

The Ladies Society of the Community Church Madeline Milner South America Wise

Missionary Meeting Led by Woman's Society

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society met at Mrs C. C. Dooley's home on Monday with Mrs Rollin Javens presiding. Miss Carrie White led the program on South American Indian Missionary work, several ladies joined in discussion, followed by a social hour and tea and cakes.

Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society C. C. Dooley Essen Rollin Javens Carrie White Ao Dooley

King's Daughters Meeting Reports Treasurer’s Year

The King's Daughters held a meeting with Mrs Rollin Javens and Mrs Harri et Smith Wednesday night. The treasurer presented the full year’s report. Despite poor attendance due to weather, attendees enjoyed sandwiches and coffee. The next meeting is February 19 at Mrs Mabel Cleary’s home on Ninth avenue.

King’s Daughters Rollin Javens Harriet Smith Mabel Cleary Ninth Avenue

Friendly Club Plans Picnic at Trimble Park

The Friendly Club hosted a pleasant Valentine afternoon with light refreshments. A picnic lunch is planned for next Monday February 17 at Trimble Park with attendees asked to arrive by 12 30 p m lunch served at 1 p m if cold the meeting moves to the Community Building at the same time.

Trimble Park

American Legion Auxiliary February Meeting At Mrs Brown Home

The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. C. M. Brown's home with Miss Vivia Craig as hostess. Two candidates, Mrs. Kathleen Stewart and Mrs. Arthur Layton, were initiated. Plans were made for an entertainment on February 17. Mrs. Brown performed piano selections then gingerbread and coffee were served. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Leslie Jackson's home.

American Legion Auxiliary C. M. Brown Vivia Craig Kathleen Stewart Arthur Layton Brown Leslie Jackson

Norman Tuckett Jr. Celebrates Tenth Birthday

Norman Tuckett Jr. celebrated his tenth birthday on a Saturday afternoon at his East Ninth avenue home. After games and outdoor hunts, guests gathered to a table with sweet peas tapers and Valentine's Day favors. Invited boys included Ray Blanchard Paul Mosteller Tye Youngblood George Jerue Bobby Vincent Herschel Turner from Mount Dora and Jim Conklin Harry Day and Jim Buie from Eustis. The host was helped by his mother Mrs Norman Tuckett.

Norman Tuckett, Jr East Ninth Avenue Ray B. Blanchard Paul Mosteller Tye Tye Youngblood George Jerue Bobby Vincent Herschel Turner Mount Dora Jim Conklin Harry Day Jim Buie Eustis Norman Tuckett

Girl Scout Program Highlighted at Woman's Club Meeting

The Woman's Club met on Tuesday February 11 with a Girl Scout program. Mrs Thomas Lashar gave a brief history of the local troop. Mrs Frank Burkart introduced the troop which presented a short play.

Woman’s Club Thomas Lashar Frank Burkart

Twelve Scout Laws Observed At Club Afternoon

Mrs. Lewis Meyers of New York, national board of publicity member, was introduced as a guest. A number of visitors joined club members for an afternoon program ending with a social hour led by Mrs. J. E. Mattocks and Mrs. A. M. Brodie.

Yar Lewis * Meyers New York National Board of Publicity J. E. Mattocks A. M. Brodie

Mount Dora couple to wed Rev Aubrey Stan and Miss Woodman

An announcement notes the engagement of Miss Woodman daughter of Rev Edwin Woodman of Mil and Rev Aubrey Albert Stan a Mount Dora pastor. Miss Woodman is an artist and singer trained at New England Conservatory of Music and connected with Boston educational civic life. Stan, a Mississippi native, studied at Mississippi College and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with postgraduate work at Columbia and Harvard. He has served churches in several states and has held the Mount Dora Baptist pastorate for over two years. The wedding is planned soon.

Mount Dora Rew Aubrey Albert Miss Woodman Edwin’ Woodman Mil Boston al Newland Conservatory of New Cities Mr. Stanley Mississippi Mississippi College Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville Coumbia Harvard Kentucky New York

Mon Day Card Club Annual Dinner in Community Building

The Mon Day Card Club held its annual dinner on February 10 in the Community Building. Mrs. Betsy Hallet welcomed guests at the door while Mrs. George Lawrence registered attendees. The event included a prayer by Mrs. W. A. Sheldon and a successful meal prepared by several members. Nine ties of cards followed with prizes awarded to multiple members including Mrs. Elizabeth Carver and Mrs. Frank Drake.

Monday Card Club Betsy Hallet George Lawrence Isabel van Loon W. A. Sheldon Northampton Mass Ronald Christie Mae Griffiths van Loon E. L. Belsche J. E. Barron A. Schonenberger A. H. Dickie Quixley Ests M. O. Adams Gotcal W."a. Sheldon Sa’ el Elizabeth Carver Frank Drake Fielding A. C. Andd R. M. Blanchard L. E. Griffi

Miss Berner and Mr Daniels Married in Sanford Church

Miss Margaret Louise Berner of Sanford and Raymond E Daniels of Mount Dora wed on February 6 at All Souls Catholic Church Sanford. The ceremony included a Nuptial Mass with music, flowers, and a wedding breakfast hosted by Mrs Catherine Berner. The couple now reside at 721 Liberty Street Mount Dora.

Daniels-Berner Margaret Louise Berner Sanford Raymond E. Daniels Mount Dora All Souls’ Catholic Church J. J. Kellaghan Madeline Mallen D’hardelet Daniels Niége Mary Louise Berner Miss Wathen

Local Visitors and Health Notes From Sewickley Area

Personal notes report Mrs. W. W. Penner of Sewickley Pa visiting Mrs. J. J. Alvord for a few weeks. Mrs. H Pelham Williams of Brooklyn Conn visits her niece Mrs Olive Goddard. Mrs Walter Parfitt recovering from pneumonia and recently celebrated her ninety second birthday.

W. W. Penner Sewickley, Pa J. J. Alvord H. Pelham Williams Brooklyn, Conn Olive Goddard Walter Parfitt

Long List of Winter Visitors Arrive in Mount Dora Area

The Mount Dora region welcomes a parade of winter guests from across the U S and Canada. Families from San Diego Chester W Va and Montreal visit relatives and stay in local homes and apartments while exploring Florida attractions such as Gasparilla Carnival and the Florida Fair.

Locals Enjoy Visits Across Florida and Orlando Return

Van Loon and companions renewed acquaintances during several months in Pennsylvania and now reside in Orlando. Mr and Mrs George C Thompson spent two days on the west coast visiting New Port Richey Tarpon Springs Tampa St Petersburg and other points. On the return they stayed at Haven Hotel Winter Haven hoping to see Manager Archie Hurlburt but he was away. Curtis Minkley Tampa Morning Tribune agent spent two days at the Tampa Fair as a Tribune Co guest for boosting circulation in Mount Dora. Curtis has served since April 1931 with circulation gains noted.

George Muntz New York Florida Sanford Mount Dora George C. Thompson West Coast New Port Richey Tarpon Springs Tampa St. Petersburg Haven Hotel Winter Haven Archie Hurlburt Curtis Minkley Tampa Morning Tribune Tampa Fair Tampa Tribune Co Tribune Curtis

Birth of Frederick Jefferies to Roseboroughs

Mr and Mrs D D Roseborough announce the birth of a son on Saturday afternoon February 8th. The baby has been named Frederick Jefferies and both mother and baby are doing nicely.

D. D. Roseborough Frederick Jefferies

Lakeside Inn Hosts Guests and Local Events

The Lakeside Inn welcomes a long list of guests from New Jersey to Florida including Mr and Mrs Thomas Ingham and Dr H M Weed. Garrett Clark returned from a week’s southern state tour. Florence Gilbert Hanscom gave a well received February 5 entertainment. A bridge party with seven tables produced prizes for Mrs R H Rycroft and Dr H M Weed. English bowlers joined a central Florida products luncheon attended by sixty six with Mrs Moore hosting tea.

Lakeside Inn Thomas Ingham M. C. Aon New Jersey Drew Godfrey I. H. G. Knight Ambler H. M. Weed Buffalo New York Ie Wentworth Providence R. L. E. Taylor Atlanta L. W. Hathaway Chicago L. Nehls St Petersburg Florida William Jones Westfield N. J George C. Forbes North Egremont Mass W. O. Hay Easton John B. Thayer Haverford Garrett Clark Florence Gilbert Hanscom R. H. Rycroft J. A. Booker F. W. Lewis

Program Cantilena Amoroso Trio at Ballet Settabiots

Cantilena Amoroso Trio performs Chant d Amoroso Aragonaise from Ballet Settabiots with Paderewski du Cid. Includes readings by Miss Hewitt and Elinor Eveleth with Miss Helen Craig, Violinist Miss Naomi Hewitt, and Cellist.

Ballet Settabiots Paderewski du Cid Elinor Eveleth Helen Craig Naomi Hewitt Cellise

Mount Dora Lone Girl Scouts Organize Troop Committee

The Mount Dora Lone Girl Scouts held their first troop committee meeting on February 5 at the Chamber of Commerce. Chairwoman Mrs. T. M. Kramer formed committees for Badges and Awards, Secretary/Treasurer, Camp, Entertainment, Publicity, and approved plans to build a camp on Lake Johanna property donated by Mrs. Thomas Lashar.

Mount Dora Lake Johanna Thomas Lashar

Al and His Pal Laddie at Community Building

The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors an evening show Monday February 17 at 7 pm featuring Al and his educated dog Laddie and Mickey the clown with Dinkey the fox terrier. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. A 3 pm matinee at the school auditorium offers adults 15 cents and children 10 cents. On Sunday afternoon, the group presents Al and his train at the Harry Anna Crippled Children's Home in Umatilla.

American Legion Auxiliary Laddie Mickey Dinkey America Townsend Club Harry-Anna Umatilla

Forest Recreation Goals in Ocala National Forest Outlined

Harold Newins of the University of Florida spoke to the Ocala Garden Club outlining scene preservation recreational features and purposes of Ocala National Forest.

Ocala’ National Forest Harold Newins University of Florida College of Agriculture Ocala Garden

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Mt. Dora Theatre SUN Mon Harding Herbert Marshall Margaret Lindsay Walter Abel Universal News Harmony Lane Ae Foster Douglass VW Montgomery Evelyn Venable E. On Salisbury Gow Buck Jones Silver Spurs Eustis Theatre Talkies Clark Gable Charles Laughton Franchot Tone Betty Davis Frees de Franchot FBI Age Arliss Cab News Gene Autry Radio Fame Card Club Golden Triangle Laundry O. C. van Doren San Diego Calif Elizabeth Line Alexander Street Mary C. Sears Emma S. Marsh Lake Helen, Florida Eugene Allen Swartz Creek McAvoy DeLand Mr. Ziegler A. J. Ziegler J. G. Ray, Jr Bettye Ann Hopcraft Gasparilla Helen W. Johnson Brewster, N. Y Hanscom Johnson R. J. Brown W. W. Pepple Michigan City Mich Alice Grace Davis West Indies St. Paul, Minn J. J. West Eau. Gallie J. T. Allison Cleveland Heights Ohio A. R. Odell E. H. Goodwich Norwalk Conn Villa Evans F. B. Smith Miami Mount Dorain State F. P. Gdtéfius Montreal Canada McDonald Street Ray D. Gutelius W. J. Powell Yoderich Ontario Isabel Lakeside Inn News Lemont Massenet Braga Miss Hewitt the Fortune Teller Fla Palm Dining Room Donnelly Ave Point First National Bank Mount Dora, Florida Member Federal Reserve System MtDora Hardware Company Lloyd Atkins C. C. Moorhead Hale Dixie Vegetable Oleomargarine Castleberry Kimball Garagl Donnelly Goodrich Tires Gara
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