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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1947
Page
5
The Py Thian group met Monday February 10 amid cold weather with sparse turnout but engaging discussion. The next regular meeting is scheduled February 24. A Zellwood wedding unites Miss Frances Stallings Kings and Mr Milton Garfield Davidson Friday February 14 at eight. The ceremony takes place in the Zellwood Methodist Church with Rev James Austin Richards officiating.
Pythian Sisters held two house warmings last Friday in February to celebrate new homes of Libby McDaniel and Mary (last name unclear). Attendees included a list of members such as Anna Capman, Ru Williamson, Allene Holt, Norma Wise, Martha Danesky, Adah Williamson, Frances Harvey, Ida Sailers, Mildred Green, Ada Banks, Ruth Williamson, and others. A temple gift was presented to each honoree.
The Monday Social Club announces its annual Gentlemen's Night on Tuesday evening February 18 in the Community Building social rooms. Regular meeting and card party are set for Monday at 2 15 with Mrs Raymond C Jones hosting bridge and Mrs Barbara Nelson hosting five hundred. This Monday eight tables of bridge and five hundred played despite cold. high bridge score won by Mrs F H Schuckert and five hundred by Mrs Pair.
About 80 members and guests from many states attended a Men’s Bible Class gathering with singing, a dinner, readings by Mrs. Florence Gilbert Hanscom, songs by Mrs. A. A. Stanley, and a slide presentation by Mr. J. W. Swartz showcasing Florida and other regions.
Mrs Grace Lederer of Lexington Ky arrived by plane on Monday to visit Mr and Mrs S S Dihel of Sylvan Shores. Mrs E L Wallace of 346 Sixth Avenue East, who had been ill six weeks, is reported recovering nicely. Mr and Mrs J S Wilson of
Mrs Archie Tucker and Mrs Carl Tucker hosted a February six gathering at Mrs Archie Tucker’s home for Mrs William H Conliffe. A card game bingo and baby quiz provided entertainment and gifts were given. Refreshments included sandwiches cookies and hot tea and coffee.
Mrs Helen Bradley Kurras has been issued a temporary teaching credential by State Superintendent Colin English. She teaches in the public school system pending further certification.
Friday bingo night is hosted at the Sylvan Shores Hotel Cocktail Lounge with guests invited for a social game session and prizes. Local patrons gather for a relaxed evening of numbers and neighborly chatter in a hotel venue.
A report lists numerous visitors and seasonal residents from across the United States staying in Mount Dora during February. Families and individuals from North Rose New York Evansville Indiana South Hadley Massachusetts Seattle Washington Kenilworth Illinois and Seattle Washington are noted with their activities and hosts at local resorts and homes.
The Lakeside Inn lists arrivals since February 1 from Jenkintown to Toronto including Mr and Mrs W A Prince and Dr Z H Rice among many others. The Cotterill Sisters gave a delightful Valentine program with readings by Mrs Etta McDonald, drawing warm applause. Bingo, bridge, and motor trips to Silver Springs and Bok Tower keep social life at a high peak.
The Villa Dora Hotel hosts dessert bridge events and bingo with music and community singing. Guests include Mrs Grace Bradley, Nan Thorne, Mrs Bertine, Mrs Helen Given, and others from Eustis. Arrivals listed include Norman Hallberg and Char Hallberg from Chicago.
Fifty chambers of commerce across Florida Georgia Alabama Tennessee and North Carolina received folders this week about Lake County efforts to promote local attractions and tourism in the Lake County area.
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