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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1935
Page
5
The Friendly Club gathered with Miss Jean Hendrie on Monday afternoon and enjoyed the time. The next meeting is scheduled for February 25 in the Community Building.
A guild plans a benefit bridge party to raise funds. Organizers invite members and guests to participate in the event at an unspecified venue with proceeds destined for a charitable cause.
The Yacht Club hosted a St Thomas Guild event on Wednesday February 27 at 2 30 with Mount Dora Guild members acting as hostesses. P T A executive met February 27 in the High School auditorium and urged full attendance. The B P W district meet set for Sunday February 24 in Kissimmee invites members to contact Mrs Ruth Chamberlain for information. A Yacht Club dance last Friday drew sixty couples with Metro Syncopaters providing music and a strong social turnout. the next dance is slated for March 8.
The Standard Bearers of the Methodist church met for the February program at Miss Marjorie Love less home. The young ladies’ mission group studied Typhoon Days in Japan. Attendance was strong and the event was enjoyed by all. Mr. and Mrs. I W Dreihaus and Mrs. Dreihaus’ mother Mrs. Orton of New York City are wintering in Florida at 250 South Clayton Street. Mr. Reid and granddaughter Jane Husman of Dayton Ohio and Miss Virginia Abbott of Birmingham Alabama visit Mr. Reid’s winter home on North Donnelly Avenue.
The Kings Daughters gathered February 12 at Mrs Sol Spilky's home with assistant hostess Miss Hilda Streeton. After a brief meeting, guests played games and received valentines and candies sent to crippled children at Umatilla. Ice cream cake and cookies were served. Next meeting February 26 at Mrs Frank Griffiths Ninth Avenue.
The Business and Professional Woman's Club sponsors a party next Wednesday at 8 pm at the club treasurer's home. Invitations are circulating for eligible members, and those not receiving one should inquire at the Topic office. Past parties suggest attendance, with events held every two weeks beginning February 27 at 950 N Clayton St.
The Yacht Club entertainment committee will host a Monte Carlo party Wednesday evening next week February 27 at 8 o'clock for members and guests. Stage money used for betting will be supplied by the committee. Prizes await the lucky and the event promises real fun.
The M E church choir has held meetings over the past three weeks to rehearse and socialize. Members shared songs and planned future gatherings.
Mrs Perry James received an award for full rehearsal attendance from October 1 through January 1. Mr and Mrs Sidel and Jake White missed only two rehearsals. Mrs Wyatt thanked all members for their loyalty. Hostesses at meetings include Mrs Sidel and Mrs Jensen. Mrs Van Voorhis and daughter Marian have recently joined the choir.
The class led by Mrs. O W Sadler at the Yacht Club will not meet this Friday due to Washington's Birthday. It will resume next Friday, March first, as scheduled.
Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Fenn and Miss Lula Woods hosted a Valentine party at the Butts apartments on North Donnelly Street in Middlebury. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Warren Butts of Mount Dora, Dr. and Mrs. Gravlee of Birmingham, Mrs. M. McAnnally of Jasper, Ga, Clarence Gravlee and son Buddy of Florence, Ala, Miss Patty Gravlee of New York, J. D. O'Hara and oe Waldron of Fleming.
Mr and Mrs C W Brock entertained on Valentine’s Day for the birthday of Mrs John C Bailey. Five hundred was played. Mrs Mary B Johnson baked the birthday cake which was given to the guest of honor as candles burned brightly. Sandwiches and coffee were served by the hosts and hostess. Guests included Mr and Mrs Brock Mr and Mrs Bailey Mrs Clara Harris Mr Frank Brock Mrs George Hall Mrs Mary B Johnson and Mr and Mrs Elmer Crowell.
Members and friends of the Business and Professional Woman's Club met at Mrs. Ruth Chamberlain's home on February 13. Miss Olive Hall from New Hampshire shared her club scrapbook as a highlight. A Valentine party closed the evening with gaming prizes won by Hall and light refreshments served.
The Yacht Club hosted the first of a series of duplicate contract parties Monday night. Winners announced include North and South Charles Heim and Dr. Reitz first and Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Patterson second. East and West Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Madden first and Mr. and Mrs. Carey second. A simplified tally system will prevent delays in future.
The Lake County Federation of Women's Clubs held its annual meeting on February 20 1935. Miss Hattie Allen presided with a prayer by Dr. Brodie. Mrs Smith spoke on club activities and programs, Mrs Leonardi lectured on The Constitution, a memorial service honored late state president Mrs Shearer and other members, followed by luncheon in the social room.
A pageant titled The Signing of the Constitution featured Mrs Went worth as a colonial dame who opened the show. Illustrious colonial gentlemen included Mrs Mattocks Miss Milner Miss Lemert and several others, while colonial dames listed Mrs Went worth Mrs Hanscom Mrs Sanborn and more.
Personal Dr. Enric Devorsak left Tuesday for Bridgeport Conn after a two months stay in Mount Dora. Mr and Mrs W T Hutchinson of Waukegan Ill are at Mount Plymouth for several weeks. Grace L Newton arrived from Oxford Mass and is at 849 Donnelly Ave. Mrs Geo C Prescott of Danvers Mass is at Tremain Court for the winter. Arthur J Barker and wife of Belmont Michigan recently arrived and stay at the Watson House on Clayton Street. George R Syfert of Columbus Ohio and another couple are in Mount Dora a few weeks with Miss Helen Lemnert. George A Mitchell and Mrs Harrison of Cleveland Ohio are in the Ingram apartments for a short stay. H S Stone of De
Residents and guests from Michigan Ohio New Jersey Connecticut and Illinois converged in Mount Dora and nearby areas for winter visits and tours. Notable trips included a long Florida motor tour by Mrs. G A Brand and Mr. and Mrs. Dahlin across the Tamiami Trail.
Those timorous souls who have a constant fear for the future of the home city should take courage from the business men, who with determination and dogged efforts, have made the home city what it is today.
Fifth month honor roll for grades one to six includes Nancy Cory Henry Hays Virginia Hollon Josephine Lanier Dwight with the 1st grade achieving twenty seven percent of the class.
A list of students by grade shows percentages of class participation or presence. Names include J L Mosteller and Ruth Shipes in 2nd grade, Mary Joyce Andrews in 2nd grade, 8th grade pupils like Gladys Cheatham and James Davis, 4th grade Ann Cory and Eunice Dixon, 5th grade John Burkhart and Bess Barney, and 6th grade George Backus and Joann French.
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