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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1929
Page
5
Members and guests rode in craft boats and enjoyed a sea themed gathering chaired by Secor. The hall was festooned with flags and flowers as Mrs. F Begole Mrs. Bidwell and others helped host guests. Pictures of veterans were taken and refreshments served at the close.
The readable fragments mention families and a day of killings involving individuals named William and Ech. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the items imply a serious violent event affecting multiple persons and a defined day.
Mrs H H Mallory hosted a whimsical breakfast for the Mummers Dramatic Club at her home on Monday morning. The table depicted a miniature bathing beach and breakfast was served picnic style with help from Miss Edith Hunt. Guests included Miss Madeleine Milner Miss Margaret Lewis Miss Carolyn Wright Mrs Wright Mrs E E Truskett Mrs Emma Taft Mrs Frank Davidson and Mrs Carl Graves.
Miss Marguerite Ray entertained at a party at her Sylvan Shores home Tuesday evening. Dancing and games provided entertainment and refreshments were served by the hostess. Guests included Misses Mary Gorman Abbie Simpson Rhoda Simpson Yvonne Mulasky Shirley Schoenenberger Vera Dart Evelyn Ray and others.
A fashion note highlights Vies With Allover Patternings completing a velvet jacket outfit. The piece signals a refined, cohesive look with rich texture and coordinated accessories for a stylish appearance.
Mrs. Paul Johnson hosted a Friday bridge party at her home with four tables. Christmas decorations including poinsettias bells holly and mistletoe set a festive scene. Prizes went to Mrs. A B Altizer Mrs. J B Prevatt and Mrs. Russell Peeples of Tavares.
Families and friends from Eustis and nearby towns hold Christmas visits and return from travels. Mrs. W. S. and others spend holidays with relatives in Florida. Several residents plan gatherings at homes in Tallahassee and Sylvan, with announcements of upcoming events and welcomes.
A list of prominent figures appears together in a civic update featuring Williams, Elizabeth Fenn, John McElory, Boyd Youngblood, Ben Heath, Heath Marston, Jesse Dooley, Howard Simpson, Buster Williams, Robert Dickson, Carl Nimnicht and Donald Condit.
The annual Foreign Mission Thank Offering meeting of the Congregational ladies will be held at the home of Mrs. Lillian Banks on Clayton street on Thursday, January 10 at 3 30 o clock. The subject will be Africa and light refreshments will be served.
Misses Lois and Marion Bryant hosted a Christmas colored bridge gathering at their home on Monday afternoon. Two tables were set, prizes awarded to Miss Marion Abele and Miss Margaret Fowler, and tea featured chicken a la king, orange sherbet, angel food, and coffee.
Park notes describe stake orders for Christmas trees priced at 1.50 each with foldable outdoor replications. Donations provided fall short of funds for ongoing work. Mrs. White named as cemetery board member overseeing duties and seeking help from Jeeves and others.
A partial OCR fragment mentions Mrs Georg, Zell Secretary, and a City Commission, noting efforts to keep Mount Dora alive. It hints at creditable work, dress, dressmaking, and attracting visitors, with references to time, apartments, and furnishing.
The notice lists midweek worship and a World War II era Christian Endeavor subject about Forces flaking the World. It also mentions a union service at 7 30, a 11 a m service, 9 45 a m meeting, and a Wednesday 8 pm open meeting with Tuesday afternoon sessions from 2 to 4.
Residents and visitors dispersed across Ohio and New York continue winter stays in Mount Dora with guests at Lakeside Inn and Villa Dora Hotel. Local social rounds include dinners at the Jennings home and a King’s Daughters meeting date change.
Continuation notes that Friday February 22, designated as Washington's Birthday, has been set aside as school and Boy Scout Day. The item records a ceremonial observance and related planning by local officials.
A procession of local residents hosted and visited during New Year festivities. Obituary news includes Pauline E. Ackerman of Marion Ohio, noted for her prior visit and many friendships formed here. Mary Lyon of Tampa stays with Mrs T J Potter. Mary E McCarty recovers at Highland Ave home. Dr Edward Flood and Mrs Flood of Augusta Maine arrived to spend the winter in Mount Dora.
Hand of Orlando and Tom Lantz lead a committee organizing the day with Bob Felter of the American Legion and D B Wright of the Orlando public schools aiding. Joe Greer's Society 7 will stage performances including a dog and pony show and bucking horses while Johnny J Jones Exposition provides midway attractions. Six bands will play as automobile races and three nights of fireworks cap the weeklong events.
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