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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1940
Page
5
A benefit at the Y Masonic Hall from 8:00 p.m. with 25 cent tickets and prizes. The Junior Woman's Club hosts seniors with a musical tea at the Yacht Club next Wednesday at 3 o'clock, promising a delightful afternoon and strong attendance from both groups.
Miss Madeleine Milner will review the book From Tragedy to Triumph at the regular monthly missionary meeting. The event highlights literary discussion and faith-based reflection for attendees.
Miss Hilda Streeton and Miss Jessie Gould hosted the King's Daughters gathering Monday night at Fourth Avenue home with twenty seven attendees. Case reports were heard and final plans set for a benefit card party on Wednesday. Refreshments followed the business meeting.
A masquerade dance is set at the Community Builded on Saturday evening February 17. Dancing starts at 8 15 PM and the Grand March forms at 9 PM. Prizes will honor outstanding costumes and admission is nominal. Ladies are invited to attend. a Leap Year Dance is planned for February 24.
Mrs. Ernest Mosteller hosted a Monday afternoon party for her son Clyde as he turned nine. Guests enjoyed ice cream and cake then attended South of the Border at the Princess Theatre with invitees including Charles Story Marcus Kerr Dale Tucker Donald Evans Verdual Hamlin Bob Price Robert Hall George Bond and L G Simpson Jr.
The Monday Social Club enjoyed a bustling season with weekly 2 15 p m card games. Prize winners this week were Mrs Evans in contract Mrs Maguire in auction Mrs Blanchard in five hundred and Mrs Ridley in Chinese checkers.
Mrs Friend Saiter of La Crosse Wisconsin entertained at the Blue Heron on Friday wintering at 326 Tremain Street with Mrs Edward Bunge Higbee Miss Clara Cong of Montreal Canada. Table decorations and place cards featured a Valentine motif.
A cheerful surprise party honored Mr and Mrs W A Baker with friends gathered to celebrate an unspecified occasion. Guests shared cake and warmth in a festive home setting.
Universal's Destry Rides Again opens at the Princess Theatre Saturday and Sunday featuring Anne Dietrich and James Stewart in a dramatic western epic. A star-studded supporting cast includes Mischa Auer Charles Winnninger Brian Donlevy Irene Hervey Una Merkel Warren Hymer Allen Jenkins Samuel S Hinds Billy Gilbert and others. Dietrich performs songs and dramatic moments while feisty romance and comic intrigue unfold against the cowboy miner setting.
Thursday evening at Mrs. Transie Tallant’s home in New Hampshire a group of neighbors entertained the couple with a dinner and surprise celebration. The Baker and Mrs Ruth Miller Adams were wed February 1 at Mrs Armes’s home on Seventh Avenue, officiated by Dr Harry Westbrook Reed.
Personal notes list Toledo residents returning to 652 Tremain street and others who moved or visited Orlando Florida. Batavia New York and Scranton Pennsylvania travelers plan weeks at Kill Kare Lodge. Several falls and medical updates noted including Mrs. Harry Page breaking her forearm.
A long time Mount Dora resident and her husband Mrs. and Mr. Joseph H. Dunne of Washington DC spent time in Orlando. They registered at a local Chamber of Commerce office and thanked the Chamber for the topic sent last fall.
Mrs Alta Belshe reports a week in Miami and Coral Gables with friends. She notes foliage at Miami Beach and Palm Beach unscathed by cold, mainland areas hurt but less than tropical regions.
Louis Smith aged 64 died late Saturday night after a lingering illness. He had stayed two months in Mount Dora at D. H. Utter’s cottage, coming from Perth Amboy New Jersey where he ran a grocery business before retirement. Survived by widow and five sisters. Mrs Smith departed with the body for Perth Amboy for funeral and interment.
Heyward notes the novel shows rare words and strong southern storytelling. The work is set around 1935 themes with drama and a striking portrayal of a Black character, praised as one of the best portraits in literature.
The PTA sponsored study group will meet Tuesday February 20 in the High School Auditorium. Key women including J Pease W Reid M Key R Christie S C Colley H Land E Wyatt V Bardine Hattie Allen and M Lacey join a round table discussion led by Dr Edwin Clark of Rollins College on What the College has a right to expect of the Home. All interested are invited.
Florida State College for Women lists twin summer sessions from June 10 to August 24 with 11 weeks total. Programs include regular college work toward a degree, courses for teachers to meet state certification, and graduate study options. Admissions by certificate or examination with transfer paths from Florida and other accredited institutions.
The Art Gallery of the Research Studio in Maitland opens exhibitions featuring De Hirsh Margules and Harwood Steiger. On view through February 18, the show showcases a watercolor method emphasizing decorative patterning and bright color contrasts. The studio, led by Smith and sponsored by Mrs. Edward Bok, hosts winter fellowships and is open 2:30 to 5:30 PM.
Lake County artists will exhibit at 124 Bay Street Eustis from February 22 to March 2 under Mount Dora Art League direction. Each exhibitor gets fifteen square feet of wall space and works must be framed with artist name address and sale price clearly marked.
Community message from the Girl Scout Troop Co asking local residents to lend fifteen Weave-Us items for a short project. They promise full responsibility and prompt return after use.
Dr. W. Stuart Carnes spoke on the Maya in Yucatan, discussing origins and key feats such as calendars and architecture. He shared details from Yucatan exploration, showed moving pictures, and mentioned associates Mr. Thompson and Theodore A. Willard.
Lake County troops prepare for a large pageant in Eustis on February 15 with free admission. Mount Dora Scouts celebrated Scout Sunday and the 30th anniversary, wearing uniforms to church. Owl Patrol, led by Robert Goodman, hiked Saturday while J G Ray accepted a commission as assistant Scoutmaster in Mount Dora.
Several Girl Scouts hiked Saturday afternoon and returned to a supper prepared by Mrs. Chamberlain and Iris Moon. They roasted wieners and marshmallows before heading out again with chaperones Libby Drawdy Mrs. Ruthee Martha Williamson and others. The troop thanks Mr Bill Young for land access and invites support for future hikes and camping trips.
The 4 H Club met February 12 with President James Crawdy presiding. Secretary Dan Nettles took roll and members were urged to submit record books by the next meeting. Walter Tucker reports on Gainesville short course prize, dues debate, and a contest for club reporters.
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