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Newspaper

Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1929

Page

4

Mrs Miller Wells Hosts Guests For Social Bridge

Mrs Miller Wells entertained at home on Wednesday honoring house guests Mrs Jennie McClentic Mrs Helen Bentley Mrs W B Leslie and R E Recd. Rooms were decorated in red and white for bridge and five hundred with prizes awarded to Mrs J G Ray Mrs C C Dooley and Mrs A H Dickey Mrs Jennie McClentic. Tea service followed.

Miller. Wells Jennie McClentic Helen Bentley W. B. Leslie R. E. Recd J. G. Ray C. C. Dooley Bridge A. H. Dickey Wells J. G Ray C. J. Helms Watler Parfitt E. C. Stovall Rabun Battle

MacMahons Host A Delightful Bridge Evening

Mr. and Mrs. F G MacMahon re hosts at a delightful card party at their home on Monday evening. Bridge games yielded prizes for Mrs Carl Graves Mrs Jed MacDowell E B Jaques and Edson Fuller. A delicious supper followed with hostess assistance from her sister Mrs George Zell. Those attending included Mr and Mrs Ray Stillman Mr and Mrs Edson Fuller Mrs Wood Mrs Walter Parfitt Mrs George Zell Mrs Fred MacJowell and Mr and Mrs E B Jaques and Mr and Mrs Carl Graves.

Carl Graves Jed MacDowell E. B. Jaques Edson Fuller George Zell Ray Stillman Vol ‘Ood Walter Parfitt Eorge Zell Fred Mac Jowell

Hinsons Host Costume Kinder Night at Home

Mr and Mrs W L Hinson entertained many guests at a Friday party held at their Mount Dora home. Attendees dressed as children sparked merriment while bridge games yielded prizes to Mrs A B Altizer and C J Helms.

W. L. Hinson Cosumes Bridge A. B. Altizer C. J. Helms Ostess Mount Dora J. G. Ray C. Cooley Rollin Javens T. H. Cooley

Big Success of Lakeside Inn Beautification Card Party

The beautification card party at Lakeside Inn for Donnelly Park raised 70.50 with 60.00 from hotel guests and 50.00 donated by A. H. MacKenzie. Nineteen tables hosted bridge and five hundred, prizes donated by Mrs. M. B. Little and others, with thanks to organizers and helpers.

Lakeside Inn Donnelly Park M. B. Little E. Armstrong F. G.macmahon

Mrs Wardell Hosts Bridge Tea for Visiting Guests

Mrs Thomas Wardell entertained at her home on Tuesday afternoon with progressive bridge at three tables in honor of Mrs H A Jennings of Green Farms Conn and Mrs George R Gorham of Mt Kisco N Y. The high score prize went to Mrs W T Shannon and gifts were presented to the honorees.

Thomas Wardell H. A. Jennings Green Farms Conn George R. Gorham Mt. Kisco N. Y W. T. Shannon Wardell Jennings Gorham J. J. Alvord W. T.shannon George LaDue Frank Fowler F. G. MacMahon EF. E. Stokes Walter Parfitt Thomas Lashar

Birthday Party Honoring Mrs Wells At Wells Home

A social evening at Dr and Mrs Wells home celebrated Mrs Wells birthday with three bridge tables and multiple games. Guests included Mr and Mrs O G Niles Mr and Mrs W W Ingram Mrs Ewer Mr and Mrs R E Rech Mrs Jennie McClentic Mrs Helen R Bentley and Mrs W B Leslie.

Miller Wells Mrs. Wells Ewer R. E. Rech Jennie McClentic Helen R. Bentley W. B. Leslie

Legion Auxiliary Hosts February Social

The American Legion Auxiliary held its regular meeting on February 18. The group planned a music event for early March and then enjoyed games and fortune telling. Prizes went to Mrs Stephens Mr Cooley Mrs Chaberlain and Mr Foland. About thirty guests were served cherry pie ice cream and coffee. The group praised the evening as a success and hoped for another social next year.

American Legion. Auxiliary Auxiliary Stephens Cooley Chaberlain Foland

Two Entertain At Bridge Party

Miss Dorothy Heath and Miss Marion Abele hosted a Valentine bridge party at Abele's home. Four tables were set for bridge with several progressions played. Prizes went to Mrs. D. F. Crane Mrs. E. B. Jaques and Mrs. Fred Mac Dowell. Tea featured a heart decorated table with ice cream cake and coffee. Guests included Marion and Lois Bryant Kathleen Browne Elizabeth St George Sally Gorham Margaret Fowler and others.

Dorothy Heath Marion Abele D. F. Crane E.B. Jaques Fred MacDowell Marion Lois Bryant Kathleen Browne Elizabeth St. George Sally Gorham Margaret Fowler E. E. Stokes Carl Graves E. B. Jaques Roberts Earl Anderson C. J. Helms

Mrs White Hosts Bridge Luncheon at Spinning Wheel

Mrs R N White was a charming hostess at the Spinning Wheel Tea Room in Tavares on Friday, entertaining guests at luncheon and bridge. Nine tables were arranged for bridge players after a delicious course luncheon, with a pretty Valentine motif noted.

R.N. White Spinning Wheel Tea Room Tavares

Garden party bridge fete yields prizes in red and white theme

Decor featured red and white garden flowers and miniature hearts with tallies and favors in the same colors. After several bridge progressions Miss Persis Coleman and several ladies won attractive prizes including Mrs Masterman Mrs Grace Spence Mrs F H Begole Mrs Emma Taft Mrs Bradley and Mrs Wilson Smith.

Persis Coleman Masterman Grace Spence F. H. Begole Emma Taft Bradley Wilson Smith

Local Hotels Play Second Bridge Game

In Eustis at Fountain Inn a bridge match followed Lakeside Inn guests traveling from Mount Dora to challenge Fountain Inn players who had won the first game. Mount Dora led by 13 58 points as the Central Florida Hotel's Bridge Tourna ment continues with Winter Park hotels in the circuit and a cup to the season winner. Participants included Mr and Mrs Higgins Mr and Mrs Wentworth Mr and Mrs Coleman Mr and Mrs McClintock Mrs Englehard Mrs Oakley Miss Thurston Miss Coleman Mrs Spence Mrs F Gutlius Mrs R S Gutlius Mrs Johnson Mr Hurlburt and Mrs Thompson.

Central Florida Fountain Inn Eustis Lakeside Inn Mount Dora Winter Park Higgins Wentworth Coleman McClintock Englehard Oakley Thurston Spence F. Gutilius Johnson Hurlburt Thompson

Michigan Picnic at Trimble Park February 26

A community picnic is planned at Trimble Park on Lake Beauclaire Tuesday February 26. Michigan people and friends are invited to a pot luck lunch at noon with hot coffee. Attendees should bring a well-filled basket and tableware.

Trimble Park Lake Beauclaire Michigan

Mt. Dora School to Stage Patriotic Play

Mt. Dora school fourth through sixth graders present a patriotic play in the auditorium on Thursday February 28 at 8 o'clock. Admission will fund library books. Miss Vivia Craig leads the arrangements with acts including Safety First, The Month of Birthdays, and Washington's Biography.

Mt. Dora Vivia Craig Shirley Schoenenberger Glenn Brown Brown Miss Columbia Dorothy Loveless Liberty Emily Battle Citizens Joel Richter Roy Beasley Hicks Snell Woodrow Wingler J.M. Greene Howard Rutherford W. R. Bennette John W. R Bennette Mary Idella Stevenson Arthur Lucius. Bennette Alice Louise Rehbaum Tom C. C. Dooley Angus Cleveland Red Cross Helen Langhurst Nina McCurley Willie Kate Grantham Safety First Lee French Jr America Washington Irene Green Harriet Wise Dixie Land Roberta Widmer Mrs. C. M. Brown Flora Morley Snowflake Mary Agnes Harding George Washington Mortimer McCown Martha Washington Phyllis Blanchard Charles’ Dickens Ralph Richter Tiny Tim Bobby Widmer Henry W. Longfellow Murray Coats Grace Alice Ollie

Names listed in community table of 1930s event

A roster of individuals including Charles Merry Boone Messenger Oral Pearse Valentines Helen Gorman Jean Hill Coralie Cooper Rachel McCurtley Lurlene Green Marty E Simpson Roy Christopher Louis Prine Buster Sadler Wayne Moon Orvil Grantham Minuet Dancers and Children from Third grade along with Three Dignified Seniors Jane McCown Eleanor Wells Frances Harvey.

Mrs Lovejoy Hosts Valentine Dinner For Lodge Guests

Mrs George S Lovejoy entertained Kill Kare Lodge guests with a Valentine party last Thursday. A pleasant afternoon preceded a dinner for eleven at the Harrold House. Attending were Mrs C E Ferguson Mrs J B Turner Mt Kisco NY I Mossbacker Freeport LI Mrs Mabel Banks Miss Vivia Craig Mrs T B Opie Newark NJ Miss Elizabeth Rhoad Northampton MA Miss Helen Gallimore and Miss Blanch Rukey of Cleveland.

George S. Lovejoy Kill-Kare Lodge Harrold House Lovejoy C. E. Ferguson J. B. Turner Mt. Kisco Mossbacker Freeport L. I Mabel Banks

Congregational Church Announcements

D B Spencer pastor. Sunday School at 10 a m. Morning worship at 11 a m. Christian Endeavor at 7 p m. February 24 discussion will cover missions. Mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Ladies Aid meeting Friday February 22.

Ladies’ Aid

Baptist Tabernacle Sunday Services Schedule

The Baptist Tabernacle announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m followed by services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with the pastor preaching. A 6 30 p m B Y P U and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m are scheduled. Public invited. D P Montgomery pastor.

D. P. Montgomery

Social Column Highlights From Mount Dora Getaways

Mrs. Ray Stillman hosted bridge at home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Warren Tyson and daughter June of Philadelphia. Dr. J. J. Wickham visited Mrs. Laycock and noted as family physician. Chicago visitors L Hf Bagley and family fished, hosted eleven friends at Trimble Point. 4 Lakeside Inn arrivals included multiple couples from Orange, Goshen, Baltimore, Pattison, and Portland.

Warren R. Tyson June Philadelphia George Abele C. W. MacDonald J. J. Wickham Rochester Mount Dora Hotel Dr. Wickham Lakeside Inn H. A. Jennings Green Farms Conn Charles Wilmot Orange, N. J James Morton Charles Cummins Baltimore, Md F. M. ‘Wilmot Joseph Scott

Social Roundup at Homes and Meetings

Mrs H R H Blair hosted a Wednesday bridge gathering at her home. The Woman's Club plans a February 26 meeting at the Congregational church at 8 oclock. Mr and Mrs Albert Schwab of Riverdale NY are new arrivals at Lakeside Inn and will stay through the season in Mount Dora. Mrs Schwab leads a Federated Garden Clubs of New York State group and enjoys gardening. Mrs Ray Ball of Eustis also entertained guests at a Wednesday bridge gathering.

Woman’s Club Congregational Church Albert Schwab Riverdale N. Y Lakeside Inn Mount Dora Ray Ball of Eustis Bridge

Gorham Family Leaves Mount Dora for Florida Trip

Mr and Mrs George Gorham and family staying at the Mount Dora Hotel plan a short trip to Miami and Palm Beach. They will return to Mount Dora on Sunday and visit again before traveling to their home in Mt Kisco.

George Gorham Mount Dora Hotel Miami Palm Beach Mount Dora Mt. Kisco

Social Notes On Mount Dora Visitors And Guests

N Y Miss Margaret Fowler will accompany the Gorhams on the trip. Mr and Mrs C H Gere of Northampton Mass have taken a house and will remain here. Mr Gere is a well known newspaper editor. Mrs Miller Wells entertains her aunt Mrs Jennie McClentic and others of Cleveland Ohio at her home this week. Dr Wells sister and husband and daughter from North Tonawanda N Y visit. Mr and Mrs I S Hyde of Amherst Mass have rented a house and will stay for the season.

N. Y Margaret Fowler Gorhams C. H. Gere Northampton Mass Sheldon Gere Miller Wells Jennie McClentic Helen R. Bentley W. B. Leslie Cleveland Ohio Dr. Wells R. E. Rech Lyda North Tonawanda I. S. Hyde Amherst Mount Dora

A Bright Gathering of Eastern Star Members

A Thursday evening meeting of the Eastern Star drew a good crowd with several members presenting fine remarks and reports, highlighting community activities and fraternal fellowship.

Eastern Star

Notable Guests Arrive at Grand View Hotel

Recent arrivals at the Grand View Hotel include Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Whiland of Chattanooga Tennessee Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Mapse Mrs. Mary Selig Mr. and Mrs. Lue Pond of Brockton Massachusetts J. Thomas of Asheville North Carolina J. Wilkinson Jr. of Canton Ohio Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Barnett of St. Louis Missouri Mr. and Mrs. J. Kelly of New York and Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Field of Washington.

Grandview Hotel J. W. Whiland Chattanooga Tenn H. G. Mapse Mary Selig Lue. Pond Brockton Mass J. Thomas Asheville N. C J. Wilkinson Jr Canton Ohio W. S. Barnett St. Louis J. Kelly New York A. W. Field Washington

Marie Baumgardner Returns From East Coast Trip

Mrs. Marie Baumgardner visits the East Coast with cousins Mr and Mrs Pierce enjoying a pleasant journey and family time.

Mrs. Marie Baumgardner East Coast Mr. and Mrs. Pierce

Hosts Honor Guests At Brinkman Home

Mr and Mrs Slough were guests of Captain and Mrs A H Brinkman at their home on Saturday.

Mrs. Slough Captain A. H. Brinkman

Mrs S 8S Sadler Ilness Reported At Orange General

Friends of Mrs. S. 8S. Sadler announce she is ill and hospitalized at Orange General Hospital in Orlando, seeking sympathy and well wishes from the community.

Sadler Orange General Hospital Orlando

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Miller Wells Mrs. Hinson Mrs. Wardell Legion Auxiliary Mrs. White Mrs. Lovejoy I¢Vach D. B. Spencer Baptist Tabernacle W. C. Adams Chicago, Ill Villa Dora Hotel H. R. H. Blair Merita Pang Ashe THE Amerigan Bakeries Company Laat Theron Poudre Darfum Master Parfumeur Paris France Stokley’s Pharmacy Mount Dora, Florida
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