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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1929
Page
4
A society event featured a card game with prizes awarded to Mrs. Buckner Mrs. Shyumon and Mrs. Spiers. The event included delicious sandwiches and coffee served by the committee led by Mrs. Ei EB Stokes who also thanked sponsors and contributors.
Mr and Mrs F G MacMahon hosted a bridge and five hundred soiree on Friday for Mr and Mrs W A Parfitt of New Milford Conn who are visiting. Guests included Mrs George Zell Mrs Walter Parfitt and others with four tables set for play. Prizes went to Mrs W A Parfitt Mrs Wood J DeSecor and Ae Goddard followed by refreshments in a social hour.
Mrs Hanscom gave a recital in Mount Dora drawing an attentive audience. The program included Myrtle, Lavender and Old Lace style pieces with charming piano accompaniment by Miss Marjorie Colson, a sweet-voiced musician from Aunt Dora's circle.
The Mount Art League reports active programs featuring American art, book-binding projects, and maps and book-plates viewings. Members prepared works for the March exhibition while meetings showcased lace shawls from Spain and collections gathered by Madeline Milner. The next meeting, February 21 at 7330 pi, will discuss Whistler and Abbey works with Mrs. Hough ton hosting.
The February meeting of the Congregational Ladies Missionary Society will be held at the church on Thursday February 21 at 2 p m The program includes a play reading A Day With Mathie Edwards about Inanda Seminary in South Africa followed by a social hour and refreshments Everyone is invited.
The regular P T A meeting at the high school auditorium on Tuesday evening February 5 featured a Home Economics program directed by Mrs Delma Brooks. The Fashion Show showcased dresses made by the students and drew large attendance. Next month a state forestry department speaker is planned for the program.
The Overhiser Circle met at Mrs H A Eck’s home in the afternoon. M McDonald led the meeting which opened with the hymn To the Work. The crowded gathering discussed church work and planned upcoming activities.
Mrs. D. F. Crane hosted a Monday afternoon bridge party honoring her sister Mrs. J. H. Crane. Three tables played progressive games with prizes awarded to Mrs. Crane, Mrs. H. T. Fenn, Mrs. Carl Graves and Miss Marion Abele. Tea followed with salad cake and tea served by the hostess and Mrs. Roberts. Attendees included Mrs. J. H. Crane and numerous named guests.
Guests at the Villa Dora Hotel enjoyed a Sunday evening program featuring singer Mrs George Malone and contralto Mrs Strayer with pianist Mrs Slocum. Strayer's performance drew applause and Malone's readings impressed guests, making the night one of the hotel's most enjoyable.
A Lakeside card party hosted by Mr and Mrs Archie Hurlburt and Mrs George Zell will be held at Lakeside Inn parlors on Tuesday February 19 at 8 o clock. Bridge and five hundred will be played tickets are fifty cents and prizes may be donated by contacting Mrs Zell The park board seeks funds for park improvement and beautification.
Miss Fannie Rosseel of Bordentown New Jersey writes Dr Callahan that she will sail from New York City on February 22. Her first stop will be Naples Italy and she is remembered as a former Mount Dora society leader making many friends who will be glad to know of her trip.
The Congregation al church ladies plan a baked goods sale at the church on Friday afternoon at 4 o clock. Cakes pies puddings and candy will be for sale. A new kitchen utensil will be demonstrated. A table of fancy work will be on display and coffee served. Prizes will be awarded and coupons available at the door.
Mr and Mrs Gudgeon entertained guests including Mr and Mrs H H Smith of Troy Ohio with a fish fry at Alfresco Beach Monteverde. The gathering drew trap shooters and spouses attending the winter Vandalia event at Eustis with cards and convivial chatter. Distants guests included Sam Sharman Salt Lake City Utah Chas Bogert Sandusky Karl Lamprech t Cardington Walter Lammers Danbury F D Tellings Cleveland M Sullivan Vernon Cranston Portsmouth Frank Conine Strafford Conn and A Rehbaum Mount Dora.
The church outlines Sunday activities with D B Spencer as pastor including Sunday School at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 11 a m Bennett Harvey will lead the Christian Endeavor session on the subject How Much Should We Strive for Material Things A midweek service is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m A Friday Ladies Aid bake sale and quick baking demonstration with coffee and fancy work sale The Christian Endeavor meeting Saturday at 7 30 p m features the girls side entertainment After Sunday morning service on February 17 members are urged to stay for an important business meeting.
James H. Elder, pastor, announces Sunday school at 10:00 a m worship and sermon at 11:00 a m Epworth League at 6:30 p m and a stereopticon lecture on The Philippines at 7:30 p m The Palestine lecture by Mr Marshall replaced last week's program Mid week service is set for Wednesday at 7:30 p m All are welcome
The Baptist Tabernacle announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m worship services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with preaching by the pastor D P Montgomery and a 6 30 p m youth program B Y P U prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m public invited to attend all services
Corner Grove Street and Lemon Avenue in Eustis invites all to Sunday services at 11 a m on the subject Soul Sunday school at 9 45 a m Testimonial meeting Wednesday at 8 p m Reading room open Tuesday and Saturday afternoons 2 4 in the church edifice All are welcome
A list of attendees includes Mrs Ida Warden and son Don ald, Mrs Adeline Ricker of Akron Ohio, Mr and Mrs R C Briggs of Oneata NY, Mr and Mrs Otto E Laven of Oak Park Illinois, Mrs Ann Bassett of Daytona Beach, Miss Elizabeth Kennedy and William Kennedy of Daytona Beach, and Mr and Mrs Herbert.
A stream of visitors checks in at Grandview Hotel and area clubs with many staying through the season. Among recent arrivals are Mr and Mrs Shannon of Rochester Minn and Mr and Mrs Clarke Burrell of New York City. Social events include a Saturday bridge at the Yacht Club and a Baptist church food sale at Stokley’s Pharmacy on February 16. The Lakeside Inn hosts guests from Boston Orange Pattison Council Bluffs and Cleveland with more arrivals expected by week’s end. The King’s Daughters plan a benefit at the Princess Theatre on February 26 featuring tableaux dancing and moving pictures with fifty cent tickets.
Fourth to sixth graders at Mount Dora School will present a patriotic play on Thursday February 28 at 8 o clock in the school auditorium. Additional society on page five.
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