Dancing P Sta Dance Saturday at Recreation Club
The Committee announces the season’s first dance to be held Saturday at the Community Building. All are cordially invited by the Recreation Tourist Club for an evening of music and socializing.
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1931
Page
2
Old Timbers Club to Meet at Zell Residence Monday
The Old Timbers Club plans a meeting Monday at the home of Mrs. Ethelyn Zell on McDonald Street. Members are advised to arrive on time for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Timbers’ Club
Ethelyn Zell
McDonald Street
Louits Aid Ladies Aid Meeting Set for Friday
Omit meeting note states the Monday gathering and the God Timers club were omitted out of respect for Mrs. Thomas Lashar. The Louits Aid ladies Aid of the Community Church will hold their regular meeting in the church parlors Friday at 2 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tree of the God Timers Club
Thomas Lashar
Louits Aid _ ladies Aid of the Community carch
Christmas Day Household Visit At Mr. And Mrs. Young
Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Young of Tenth avenue entertained on Christmas Day. Guests for dinner and the day included Mr. and Mrs. Adam Hazelwood. Mayor and Mrs. W. E. Lackey joined them for the afternoon and evening tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Young
Tenth Avenue
Adam Hazelwood
W. E. Lackey
Christmas Guests At Highland Home
Mr and Mrs Elwood Carpenter of Highland street hosted Christmas dinner guests Mr and Mrs Edward Phelps For tea and the evening they entertained Mr and Mrs Wilbert Conrad and son Paul and Mr and Mrs Osborne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood Carpenter
Highland Street
Edward Phelps
Wilbert Conrad
Paul
Osborne
Christmas Dinner Party At Harrold House
A nine guest Christmas dinner was hosted at the Harrold House. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Nettleton of Clermont, Mr and Mrs Richard Coleman of Prescott Wisconsin, Mrs Coleman being Mrs Nettleton’s sister, Mr and Mrs Grant Cowles, Mr C T Pur, Mr Leslie Purdy and Mrs Bab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrold House
Nettleton
Clermont
Richard Coleman
Prescott
Wisconsin
Coleman
Grant Cowles
C. T. Pur
Leslie Purdy
Bab
Christmas Dinner Guests at Mrs White Home
Mrs. R. N. White hosted last Friday’s Christmas dinner with Mrs. J. G. LaDue H. H. Mallory and Mrs. Estella in attendance. An exchange of presents occurred during the gathering as Mrs. White has hosted for ten consecutive years for the ladies’ Christmas occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. White
J. G. LaDue
H. H. Mallory
Estella
White
Sunday Night Tea at Villa Evans Guests From Daytona Beach
Mrs. Ernest Martin hosted a tea last Sunday at Villa Evans on Grandview Street. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Turner of Daytona Beach, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Potter, and Mrs. F. B. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Martin
Fannie. Noonan
Villa Evans
Grandview Street
Frank Turner
Daytona Beach
F. B. Smith
Christmas Dinner At Clayton Street Home
Mrs. Lillian Banks and her daughter Miss Harriett Banks hosted a Christmas dinner at their Clayton street residence. Eight covers were laid for the festive gathering with seasonal decorations enhancing the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Banks
Harriett Banks
Clayton Street
Christmas Celebration Recalls Local Visitors
The centerpiece and each lollipop Christmas tree favors were part of a festive gathering. Guests listed include Mr. and Mrs. William Carpenter of Mt. Kisco New York Miss Helen Merritt Mr. Thomas Armstrong Mr. Roy Sapp and Billy Miller of Tampa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Carpenter
Mt. Kisco
New York
Helen Merritt
Thomas Armstrong
Roy Sapp
Billy Miller
Tampa
Bridge Party Honors Miss Ida Conklin and Miss Esther Cadman
Miss Esther Cadman hosted a Saturday bridge afternoon with two tables of play. Ida M. Conklin won the high and guest prizes, Jewel Boydston took second, and Rosalie Brantley earned the consolation prize. Refreshments followed. Attendees included Ida Conklin Marian Bryant Lois Bryant Harriet Banks Rosalie Brantley Jewel Boydston and Liona Odell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Cadman
Ida M. Conklin
Miss Conklin
Jewell Boydston
Rosalie Brantley
Ida Conklin
Marian
Lois Bryant
Harriet Banks
Jewel Boydston
Liona Odell
Christmas Pot Luck Bridge Club Honors Guests at Ray Home
The Pot Luck Bridge Club held a Christmas dinner for seventeen at Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Ray’s Sylvan Shores home. A pine centerpiece and tiny pine favors decorated the table. Mrs. Tate attended as a guest. A surprise gift for each member hung on the tree, and four tables played bridge. Winners were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cooley and Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Altizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Club
J. G. Ray
Sylvan Shores
Tate
Tom Cooley
A. B. Altizer
King's Daughters Enjoy Monday Night Gathering in Eustis
The King's Daughters were entertained Monday night at the homes of Mrs. H N Urquhart and Mrs. Josephine LaBreck in Eustis. After a business session, games and refreshments followed. A decorated Christmas tree and favors set a holiday mood. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. George Coffin at 815 MacDonald Street on Tuesday January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.N. Urquhart
Josephine LaBreck
Eustis
George Coffin
MacDonald Street
Birthday Surprise for Mrs. Orton by Pythian Sisters
On Tuesday afternoon December 23 Mrs. Arthur Orton received a birthday surprise from the Pythian Sisters at her Ninth avenue home. Cakes and hot tea were served as Mesdames James Simpson Ernest Mosteller Myron Cronwall Mary Lea Ross Williamson Ada Colson Odell Brock Mary Gilbert Josephine LaBreck Jessie Pike Mabel Cleary Grady Cooley Harold Overhiser Jack Norton Frank Griffiths Leslie Jackson attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Orton
Ninth Avenue
Mesdames
James Simpson
Grady Cooley
Harold Overhiser
Jack Norton
Frank, Griffths
Leslie Jackson
Summer Pea Dishes Boost Fresh Flavor in Salads and Roasts
Readers are offered styled uses for Perennial Peas as a year round favorite. Recipes include Pea Cheese and Nut Salad with French dressing. Walnut Roast with tomato soup and walnuts. and Cauliflower and Pea Salad marinated cauliflower florets with asparagus tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Christmas Party Guests Reach From Miami To Mount Dora
The article lists attendees at a Christmas gathering including Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Wood of Miami, Mrs. Norcross of Orlando, Mrs. Jackson's mother, Mrs. Fielding of East Eleventh street Mount Dora, Mrs. Dye staying with Fielding, and Mrs. Eason of Mount Dora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Franklin Wood
Miami
Mr. Jackson
Norcross
Orlando
Jackson
Fielding
East Eleventh Street
Mount Dora
Dye
Eason
Mount Dora Guests And Winter Visitors Listed
The column lists numerous winter residents and guests in Mount Dora including Miss Mary Elizabeth Simpson and Martha Wells, Mrs Lida S Sceva of Mechanicsburg Ohio, Dr W H and Elizabeth Waller of Daytona Beach, Miss Eleanor Wells, Frances Harvey, Jan McCown, Billy Miller of Tampa, Mrs Lillian Banks of Clayton Street, Mrs Emily T Mabon of Northampton Mass, Kenneth Jensen, Mr and Mrs T C Jensen, Mr and Mrs R T Gould, Tremain Court, Fairchild from Northampton, George Vincent and family, Conrad Lashar, Alva Dunaway, Lucy Ayers, W F Jordan, B D Peaslee, S B Law family, Charles Heim, Yale student, H E Williams of Granton Wisconsin, W A Williams of Kirkland Illinois, Ivy Clough Martha Johnson, George Lamoreux hosts and Royal Dixon lecture reception, W W Torrey trip to Los Angeles, and other notes on local visits and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lamoreux
Royal Dixon
Forum
Seem
Rosséel Street
Villa Dora
Fragmentary notice from ergstreet and oodland avenue
The text describes someone at a home on ergstreet and oodland avenue with mentions of Montreal and northern winter, a Mr. Sheldon running a photographic studio, and various names like W. A. Joe e ton and Mrs. Huntress. The passage is fragmentary and contains unclear references to a winter stay and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ergstreet and
Oodland Avenue
Montreal
Canada
Duaigh
W. A. Joe Eton
Kings Daughters Thank Mount Dora for Christmas Help
The Kings Daughters express appreciation for help in caring for those Santa could not visit. Old toys were mended and painted, dolls made and gifted, and many new toys donated. Monetary gifts and clothing enabled food and essentials for eighteen families in Mount Dora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Santa
Mount Dora
Kings
Mount Dora Leads Christmas Seals Sale Countywide
Mount Dora and neighboring towns contributed to a gratifying Christmas Seals drive. Mount Dora bought just over a hundred seals and county towns added twenty dollars in sales, raising funds for anti tuberculosis work, hookworm treatment, and surgical care for under privileged county children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Eastern Star Public Installation Notice
The Eastern Star will hold a public installation at the Lodge Room on Wednesday January 7 at 7 30 PM All visiting Star and Mason members are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Masons
Entertainers Club Plans Tuesday Meeting and Luncheon
The Entertainers Club will meet Tuesday evening at the Community building social room. A light luncheon and an interesting program are planned with an informal discussion on present and future club plans. All local entertainment figures in music and drama are invited.
Mount Dora Orchestra Concerts Sunday in Park
The Mount Dora Orchestra performs Sunday at 3:00 PM in the park when weather allows, otherwise in the auditorium. Mr. Gorman leads the orchestra, funded by a city appropriation to entertain winter visitors. Programs feature excellent music and usually a soloist, with strong attendance and enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Gorman
Guests Years Ago Hope to Return
Dr and Mrs Robert McDonald of Methuen Massachusetts formerly of Brooklyn New York spent the winter in Miami Beach with the doctor supplying in the pulpit of the Congregational church They recall visiting the late Mr and Mrs Q Evans during the winter of 1 and hope to visit Mount Dora Florida to see changes and meet Mrs Ernest Martir and Miss Noonan at Villa Dora Grandview Avenue with plans to spend a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McDonald
Methuen
Mass
Brooklyn
N. Y
McDonald
Miami Beach
Congregational Church
Q. Evans
Ernest Martir
Mount Dora
Miss Noonan
Villa Dora
Grandview Avenue
Santa visits Rhodes avenue delivers baby girl
Santa Claus visited the Teasley home at 628 Rhodes avenue on Christmas morning about 4:00. An eight and a half pound baby girl was born to W. L. Teasley and his wife. Mother and daughter Maye Frances are doing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Rhodes Avenue
W. L. Teasley
Maye Frances
Florida tourist demand rises with new visitors
The report notes Mrs. Lucyve of New Bedford. Mrs. J. L. Eddy and Mr. A. M. Dodge of Boston, visiting Florida for the first time from Grand View. Reservations are about 50 percent larger than last year and rate inquiries have more than doubled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucyve
New Bedford
Grand View
J. L. Eddy
A. 8. Dodge
Boston
Florida
Gas mains laid. Pensacola now serviced with gas
About 800 men were employed in laying gas mains to Pensacola and the new gas service is now available in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Florida highway outlay hits 1.38 million dollars
Florida completed 54.3 miles of Federal-aid highways during the year, showing an outlay of 1,381,290 dollars. The data come from a report by Thomas H. MacDonald, Chief of the Bureau of Public Roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Thomas H. MacDonald
Bureau of Public Roads
Jacksonville Building Permits Sued Over November Total
A Jacksonville case alleges building permit authorities faced a civil action for a November total of 38 055 dollars. The suit targets administrative actions and seeks financial redress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Merchants Sales Books Back Each Original 50 Sets
A brief notice states merchants offer sales books with fifty sets priced at 50 cents per dozen, centered on Mount Dork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Sales
Mount Dork
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arabia
Mufacturer
Mary Elizabeth Simpson
Martha Wellson
Lida S. Sceva
Mechanicsburg
Ohio
Drs. W.H. and
Elizabeth Waller
Eleanor Wells
Frances Harvey
Jan McCown
Emily T. Mabon
Northampton
Mount Dora Hotel
Kenneth Jensen
Mrs
T. C. Jensen
R.T. Gould
Contoocook, N. H
Tremain Court
Mr. Fairchild
George Vincent
Lake City
Conrad H. Lashar
Syracuse
Thomas B. Lashar
M. A. Dunaway
Alva Jr
Mary E. Ayers
Watertown
Lucy Ayers
W. F. Jordan
Minneapolis, Minn
Mrs. Jordan
Winter Park
B.D. Peaslee
Hillsboro
N. H
S. B. Law
Sherman Law
New Haven, Conn
Fifth Avenue
Charles Heim
New Haven
H. E. Williams
Granton
W. A. Williams
Kirkland
Ilinois
L.M. Johnson
Ivy Clough
Martha Johnson
Leesburg
W. W. Torrey
Los Angeles
Angeles
Shanghai
China
Tor
Rey -Hay
Gil
An Avenue
Gertrude Thorne
King’s Daughters
C. E
Entertainers Club
Santa Plays Store
Joseph Ehrhardt
St. Louis
Fisher
Soho
Joseph
Europe
Detaty S. Psig
DR. Richardson
Fourth Ave
State of
Osteopathic—Medicine
URG
R. C. Conklin
M. D
Donnelly St. Mount Dora
Fla
Orlando Theats
Pici
Beacham
Will Rogers
RITZ
Charles Rickay
Francis Kay Johnson
Rialto
Bert Wheeler
Robert Wools
West
Alexander
Commercial Printing Division
W. C. Williams
Sylvan Shores Road
SIDEL
W.E. Lackey, Je
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