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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1946

Page

5

Williams-Durward Sellers marriage in Yale Virginia

Mrs. G F Williams of Emporia Via announces the marriage of her daughter Frances Dickens Fel to David Durward Sellers son of Mr and Mrs D L Sellers of Mount Dora. The ceremony took place Sunday January 27 at 1 pm in Antioch Baptist Church Yale Virginia. The Wilma Rogers Circle hosts a meeting February 5 at 8 pm at Mrs J G Ray Jr home Alexander Street. MONDAY SOCIAL CLUB reports six tables of five hundred and two bridge prizes Mary Cooper and Mrs Lockwood win. Next hostess lineup includes Mrs P F Wagner for bridge and Mrs Frank Judd for five hundred.

G. F. Williams Emporia Via Frances Dickens Fel David Durward Sellers D. L. Sellers Mounit Dora Antioch Baptist Church Yale Virginia Wilma Rogers Hse Dioe J. G. Ray, Jr Alexander Street William LoFroos Ray Mary Cooper

Lake County club to meet with luncheon in Tavares

The Lake County Home Demonstration Club will meet in Tavares February 28 with a covered dish luncheon at 1 oclock. Members seeking transportation called Mrs. Finzel of Mount Dora at 2701. The Mount Dora club met February 13 with 35 members present. Mrs. Miller county agent demonstrated Shanghai Special a peanut dish sampled by all.

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Dinner honoring The King's Daughters State president

A Monday evening dinner for The King's Daughters State president Mrs Arthur, hosted by secretary Mrs William Breckenridge, drew about members. Five visiting members from Wisconsin New Hampshire New York Kansas and Rhode Island gave greetings. Flowers were presented to guests. Toast mistress Mrs Walter Sheldon led. A fifteen member committee headed by Mrs William White and Mrs Harry Soper served. Mr Frank Bridgman delivered an address on intensive Bible study.

King’s Daughters Arthur William Breckenridge Wisconsin New Hampshire York Kansas Rhode Walter Sheldon William White Harry Soper Frank Bridgman

Mr and Mrs Brown Host Evening Party at Sanford Road Home

Mr and Mrs C M Brown entertained Saturday evening at their Sanford Road home. Guests included Mrs Brown's brother from Ohio, Dr George Stoves of Nashville, Rev and Mrs Woodman of Boston, Mr Roy Cook of Baldwin, and several local couples. The hosts were joined by Mrs A A Stanley Mrs Dan Bishop Mr Swedenberg and Mr Gibson who contributed entertainment. Refreshments were served by Mrs Brown and Mrs Glenn Brown.

C. M. Brown Sanford Road

Stars and Valentines Highlight Mount Dora Eastern Star Meeting

Mount Dora Chapter 103 of the Order of the Eastern Star met at Ma sonic Hall on February 14 with a program titled Stars and Valentines led by Worthy Matron Jessie Jacobsen. Five Star points Adah Opal Keene Ruth Esther Edna Conelly Martha Mary Ethel Slone and Electa Agnes Cameron participated. refreshments were served by hostesses Josephine Sim Mae Fenton Agnes Cameron and Galloway. The crowd admired a cake with a red heart centerpiece. The next meeting on February 28 will include initiation and visiting members are invited.

Mount Dora Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Jessie Jacobsen Adah Opal Keene Ruth M .V. Simpson Esther Edna Conelly Martha Mary Ethel Slone Electa Agnes Cameron Mary Sl

St Thomas Auxiliary Meets At Eustis Heights Home

The February meeting of the Wo man’s Auxiliary of St. Thomas Episcopal church was held February 12 at Mrs. Raymond Sawyer’s home in Eustis Heights. Reports of committees were given and a three‑member nominating committee was appointed to select officers for the coming year.

St. Thomas Episcopal Church Raymond Sawyer Eustis Heights Horace Blake A. Lazear Helen O. Squire Norman Tuckett Adam Hazelwood Henry Liberia A. L. Burgreen Episcopal Church Sawyer Annie Pierson

Ocklawaha DAR Chapter Hosts Winter Meeting Highlights

Ocklawaha Chapter D A R held a winter gathering in Plant City with Mrs Ida H Cox honored as grand daughter of a Revolutionary soldier. Guests included Mrs Isab ella Taylor Boston and Mrs Davis Norfolk. March 7 meeting in Eustis features American music and a tea social with several officers assisting.

Tyre Edwards Jacksonville Allen Eustis Episcopal Sorrento Presbyterian Tangerine Congregational Washington Orlando Ida H. Cox Tavares Ocklawaha Cox Miss Allen Mabel Bishop Eustis Bishop T.C. Maguire Plant City Mrs. Maguire Stanley Thorpe Manlove Newburg N. Y National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution Ellis Island National Society Maguire Davis Norfolk Florida Estey Isabella Taylor Boston Mass Mount Dora Taylor Alexander Hamilton Bryant Tangerine Ray Key Sanford Woman’s Club Mesdames Koonce, Craycraft, Tyre, Lodor and Lane

Florida Visitors and Winter Guests Share Local Ties

Personal Sellers from Orlando, Euell C Hale of Monroe Georgia, and O M Hale’s Florida visit note family ties. Various guests arrive including Miss Martha Treadwell after beauty college, Harold Dae S2c USNR discharged in Jacksonville, Paul C Mosteller USNR on leave, and Brown family hosting Weddle and Cook. Others report Mount Dora ties, Compton California relocation, and a Cape Cod to Florida visit with Mrs Small and Mr Clement. A large group from Whitehouse Ohio and Bran don visit W F Harding family for a reunion.

Local Families Visit and DeLand Temple Event

Mr and Mrs Harry Winslow and niece Miss Eileen Allison stay with Mr and Mrs James Lea. Mr and Mrs Ross Boyer reside in the Mills cottage on Rhodes avenue. Mr and Mrs Burton Bender stay with Mr and Mrs A P Sidel on Tremain street. Pythian Sisters Gertrude Drawdy Lea Mildred Green Edna Paul and Ruth Williams District Deputy visited DeLand Temple with a corsage and gift. A pot luck supper preceded the meeting. Mrs C C Dooley administers the affairs after the death of Mr R K Jordan who died in an Atlanta hospital Tuesday morning.

Ross Boyer Burton Bender Carol Ann Winslow Eileen Lison Whitehouse Ohio James E. Lea J. P. Williams Brandon W. F. Harding Harry Winslow Eileen Allison James Lea Mills Cottage Rhodes Avenue A. P. Sidel Tremain Street Lea Mrs. Sidel Gertrude Drawdy Par Lea Mildred Green Edna Paul Ruth Williams DeLand C. C. Dooley R. K. Jordan Atlanta

Central Florida Exposition Plans Spoil Free Children's Day

Orlando hosts a six day Central Florida Exposition February 25 to March 2 with the Army Airforce Center exhibit and a dramatic Red Cross War Display. Col. R M Shearer notes citrus farm products a large stamp collection and modern innovations in farm factory and home equipment among showings. Children admitted free until noon on opening day with federal tax paid on free tickets. Fly casting events offer cash prizes in multiple divisions. Grandstand shows run twice daily for six days.

Orlando R. M. Shearer Army Airforce Center American Red Cross Col. Shearer Florida Orange County Sportsmen’s Association

Cotterill Sisters Headline Lakeside Sunday Concert

A large crowd welcomed the Cotterill Sisters during a Lakeside Inn Lakeside concert. The second half honored George Washington's birthday with an all American program featuring classics from Waldteufel Mendelssohn and Meacham and an encore by a four-man quartet including Geo Sweetnam Fred Booth Decker and Rowe.

Cotterill Lakeside Inn George Washington Waldteufel Mendelssohn Meacham Phillips G. Gwesteats Geo. Sweetnam Fred. Booth Decker Mr. Rowe

Florida Audubon Society Releases Bird Films for Schools

Five motion picture films in color with sound have been released by the Florida Audubon Society and will be circulated free to Florida schools by the University of Florida General Extension Division. The films, part of the university Visual Education library, memorialize Edward Mott Davis and include Resident Birds of Florida and Birds of the Inland Waterways. A committee led by ornithologist Frank McCamey selected and edited the titles, with catalog and lecture notes provided for conservation education.

Florida Audubon Society A. J. Hanna Schools of Florida General Extension Division University of Florida B. C. Riley Edward Mott Davis Thomas R. Baker Rollins College Frank McCamey

Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce Opens Membership Drive

The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce launches a membership drive beginning today. Community businesses and residents are invited to join and support local commerce and networking opportunities.

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