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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1946
Page
5
The club invites members to a Valentine themed gathering tonight February 14 at 8 PM in Masonic Hall. Attendees are urged to participate with a cordial welcome and present the evening's program.
This week Monday Scant Death Hold hosts a Valentine party with a buffet at 7:00 PM and card games starting at 8:00 PM. Edith Taylor won the bridge prize across six tables while Mrs. A. J. Waltz took the five hundred prize with seven tables. Next week hostesses include Mrs. Hegeman for bridge and Mrs. J. H. Leach for five hundred.
Miss Hattie M. Allen of Sorrento state chaplain joined D A R officers at Grand View Hotel last Thursday. Attendees included Mrs Manlove of Newburgh New Hampshire recording secretary general National D A R Mrs Davis of Norfolk Virginia past vice president general National Society Mrs T C of Plant City honorary past State Regent Florida Society D A R also Mrs M F Cowart of Sorrento recording secretary Ocklawaha Chapter and Mrs Hayslipp of Mount Plymouth.
A large attendance enjoyed a meeting with several visitors introduced. Refreshments of cake and coffee were served. The February 19 meeting will feature an initiation and an official visit by D. D. G. S. Ruth Williams. Visiting Sisters are warmly welcomed to attend.
Mrs Anna May Weidman of North Donnelly avenue hosted a buffet luncheon on Tuesday February 12 to honor Mrs Thomas Kelleher who is visiting Mount Dora with her husband en route to Washington D C to establish a home Major Kelleher recently discharged after lunch guests included Mrs Gollwitzer Mrs Leary two Clench and Miss Purchase.
Mrs Pearl Camp hosted a dessert bridge Saturday at her Gorham street home honoring cousin Mrs Milo Elmore of Coonoomagill. Prize winners were Mrs C M Jacobsen first, Mrs Mattie White second, Mrs Mary Cooper traveling, and Mrs Belle Rogers consolation. Attendants included Mrs Forrest Clowes Mrs Lloyd Elmore and others.
Personal updates include Jackie Hutchinson returning from Waterman and Florence Lee on the dean’s list in pharmacy at the University of North. Mrs J J Alvord travels to Unadilla New York for sister’s illness. Mrs Robert Carroll visits from Harwich Pennsylvania to E M Stevenson’s home. Gaudi Boxell joins Lt Charles Boxell in Memphis for an indefinite stay. George Sims family heads to New Smyrna Beach then Mount Dora. Arthur Miller and Mary Schaller visit Clay ton street in Mount Dora while touring the state.
F W Skidmore hosts a week of guests including Mr and Mrs Myrick of Lexington Ky and Mr and Mrs O N Fielder also of Lexington. Mr Cameron reports Saleh tour plans on December 18. The group tours Florida, visits Silver Springs and other attractions, sharing winter hospitality and regional scenery.
A fragment describes Mount DoMi blooming with flame vine azaleas and early flowers, portraying a gay display of vibrant color as spring nears.
Mr and Mrs Thomas E Dong announce the birth of a baby girl named Jay Gay Diane at Holonices Heapteel Orlando on Sicaah Avenue.
At Lakeside Inn Mrs Thomas Hawkes and party erected old nends on March 31. Mr and Mrs Stanley B Marsh with niece and nephew of Miss Folger arrived to join Tay ge gtrage gg from Hudson. Mr and Mrs Spears and Miss Mary Spears returned from St Petersbur for a fortnight. Mr and Mrs Geo W Leitch arrived from Philadelphia for an extended stay. Scragg ge lad remains until April first. Cyril D Arnold of Coral Gables Florida stays. Croquet winners were Mr and Mrs Joseph B Tyler first and Mrs W C Palmer with Mrs Geo Hutchinson second. Valentine tallies marked guest seating at a formal bridge with Marian Rood hosting and prizes to Chas Parry first, Dierks second, Sanborn third, Ella Miersch fourth, Colony fifth, Edward Shepard sixth. Putting contest prizes went to Jas Hollowell first and Chas K Parry second.
A Lakeside presentation featured Mrs Goodbody Seas narrating a Valentine program with melodies like Bells of St Marys and Always sung by a large audience. Guests from Eustis and Mount Dora attended. H M Duyckinck showed intimate film reels.
The Villa Dora Hotel hosts lively outdoor and indoor events after a week of pleasant days. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Senderson entertained at a Sunday card party with a gladiolus filled lobby while Mrs. Ella Scull and Mrs. D. V. Johnson hosted a family bridge and society gathering with prize winners named. A bingo and buffet night followed by further family events featured multiple prize recipients and social rounds.
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