Surprise Birthday Party for Kathleen Galloway
Mrs. G R Galloway hosted a Wednesday evening surprise at her home honoring her daughter Kathleen on her nineteenth birthday. The event featured poinsettia decor, bridge games with high score prizes to Jeanette Pike and William Dealing, ice cream and birthday cake, and gifts for the honoree from many friends including Evelyn Ray Thelma Rice Lillian Rice Dean Pinkston and Glenn Brown.
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G. R. Galloway
Kathleen
Jeannette Pike
William
Galloway
Ruby Pike
Jessie Pike
T. H. Cooley
Miss Galloway
Evelyn Ray
Thelma
Lillian — Rice
Dean, Pinkston
Jeanette Pike
Dorothy Heath
Glenn Brown
Raymond Perkins
Max
Ed Moorhead
David “Simpson — Jr
Howard Ray
William Dealing
John Conn
Clermont
Mr and Mrs McGee Host Yacht Club Reception
Mrs S E Wardell of Newark New Jersey was an honored guest at a Mount Dora Yacht Club reception hosted by Mr and Mrs E S McGee on Wednesday evening. The event featured bridge and five hundred with prizes awarded to Mrs Adam Hazelwood Mrs E W Baldwin and Mrs A R Oye as well as other games and a florally decorated backdrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
E. S. McGee
Mount Dora Yacht Club
Adam Hazelwood
E. W. Baldwin
A. R. Oye
Evening reception hosted by Mrs. McGee honored guests
Late in the evening refreshments were served to a large number of guests. Mrs. McGee was assisted in looking after the pleasure of her guests by Mrs. R. W. Dickson and Miss Jean Hendrie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee
R. W. Dickson
Jean Hendrie
Mount Dora Garden Club Meets for January Session
The Mount Dora Garden Club met January 2 at the Congregational church with regular attendance. Mrs. Marsh spoke on Florida wildflowers with illustrative paintings, detailing protected species and month by month flowering, and noting cultivated wildflowers such as Eupatorium and yellow jasmine. The next meeting is planned for January 1 at 2 pm in the Congregational church.
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The
Mount, Dora
Texas
Yosemite
Congregational Church
W C T U Meeting At Miss Fitch Home
Twenty one ladies attended the W C T U meeting at Miss Charlotte Fitch home with five nonmembers present. Mrs O L Callahan led devotionals as a National W C T U standard of excellence was reviewed. Miss Butts and Miss Fitch named captains to recruit new members. A committee including Miss Butts Dr Cornelia Clapp and Mrs D B Harvey was formed to secure a speaker for January 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Fitch
Cornelia Clapp
D.B. Harvery
Elegance at Home Inspires New Fashioned Teagowns
The article describes a return to elaborate boudoir style gowns for home wear reflecting 1928 fashion trends. Silk, satin, lace and metallic weaves, silver brocade, and velvet dominate, with long flowing sleeves, rhinestone clasps, and ornate embroidery to create a refined feminine silhouette for lounging and hosting at home.
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Nto
Grace D
Western Newspaper Union
Birthday Jubilee Promised by Prohibition Society
A jubilee meeting marks the ninth birthday of the National Constitutional Prohibition as Miss Butts is set to entertain the society on February 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Butts
Art League Will Meet January 17
The Mount Dora Art League will hold the second lesson in Book-binding on Thursday January 17 at 2 30 in the Congregational church with instructor Mrs Margaret Davidson. An exhibition of members work will follow.
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Mount Dora
Mount Dora Social Roundup and Arrivals Amid Theatre Opening
The Princess theatre opening delays Saturday card party at Villa Dora. Edward J. Davey, a New York builder, rents Ferson bungalow for January arrival in Mount Dora. Local updates note Samuel Gledhill’s improving condition after a Bridgeport accident and plans for his season presence. Evangelist Norse returns to Beulah Mission on January 13 at 3 pm. Various visitors and residents are noted as spending the winter in Mount Dora, with multiple families and individuals attending events and staying at local hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
Villa Dora
J. J. West Realty Company
Ferson
5Th Avenue
Edward J. Davey
New York City
Ms. Davey
Mount Dora
Evangelist Norse
Niagara Falls
Beulah Mission
Princess Theater
Villa Dora Hotel
Carl S. Graves
Church Announcements for Sunday Services and Meetings
Pastor D. B. Spencer leads Sunday school at 10 am and morning worship with communion at 11 am. Miss Jean Hill speaks on Loving As Jesus Loved. Christian Endeavor at 7 pm. Meeting Friday January 30 and adjourned annual business session Friday January 11. Ladies Society invites all women to attend in church parlors.
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D. B. Spencer
Christian Endeavor
Jean Hill
Jesus
Methodist Episcopal Church Morning Services Sunday Schedule
The church announces next Sunday January 13 with Sunday school at 10:00 a m worship at 11:00 with choir music and Epworth League at 6:30 followed by a Song Service at 7:30 led by Mr Ferris with the Male Quartette and Chorus and the pastor’s sermon A Tuesday social January 15 features Mrs Randall Daytona Beach organ recital assisted by Miss VanDeroord violin free goodwill gathering A mid week service is Wednesday at 7:30 pastor James H Elder extends cordial invitation
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Epworth League
Ferris
Randall
Daytona Beach
Baptist Tabernacle Sunday Services and Schedule
The Baptist Tabernacle lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m. worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with B Y P U at 6 30 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m. The pastor D P Montgomery invites the public to attend all services.
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D. P. Montgomery
First Church of Christ Scientist Eustis Services
Corner Grove Street and Lemon Avenue hosts Sunday service at 11 a m with Sunday school at 9 45 a m Testimonial meeting Wednesday at 8 p m Reading room open Tuesday and Saturday 2 4 p m All are welcome.
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First Church OF Christ
Eustis
Territory News Briefs From Mount Dora
Dr. Lemuel Colson has moved to Tampa for an indefinite stay after leaving Mount Dora. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Thompson of Weatherford Michigan arrived in Mount Dora and will stay at 849 Grandview Street. Mrs. H. M. Leem has returned from Orange New Jersey and is at her home here.
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A B. Nice
Fred C. Dodd
Barberton
Ohio
Olivia Hay
Mount Dora
Tampa
H. A. Youngs
Lansing, Mich
Lemuel Colson
F. M. .Thompson
Weatherford, Michigan
Grandview Street
Local club activities cancel and reschedule events
The Boston based Barry and the McClintocks plus Mr Farry of Newark have cancellations and postponements for a musicale and Flag Officers Ball. A card party is set for January 17, the February dance moves to February 15. Agricultural notes advise insect control for aphis on trees and seed treatment for watermelons with semisan or corrosive sublimate to prevent blight and gummy stem disease.
Snowbirds Arrive in Mount Dora for Winter Stay
The report lists multiple arriving seasonal residents to Mount Dora Florida. Mr and Mrs Robert Gould of Contoocook New Hampshire at Tremain Court address 353 will stay the rest of the season. F E Andrews from Wellington Ohio at 354 Tremain Court. C Cook from Petoskey Michigan wintering in Mount Dora. S B Law and son Sherman Jr from New Haven Connecticut at Twitchell house Grandview street. Lakeside Inn guests include Mrs Francis Abbott and Miss Maude Abbott of Dorchester Massachusetts J T Castle of Newark New Jersey Lawrence Barry and mother Mrs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gould
Contoocook, N. H
Mount Dora
Tremain Court
S. B. Law
Sherman Jr
New Haven, Conn
Twitchell
Grandview Street
Lakeside Inn
Francis Abbott
Maude Abbott
Dorchester
Mass
Newark
N. J
Lawrence Barry
Citrus planting tips and root care for new groves
County Agent Clifford R Hiatt urges early winter planting of citrus trees and careful handling of roots. Unpack boxes, heel in shade, water well, trim roots smoothly, avoid deeper planting, and protect against citrus aphids with preventive timing noted by Prof. Watson. Early planting reduces aphid injury and supports grove health.
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Citrus
Watson
Gainesville
Lake County
Beauty secrets for hands and nails from old column
The piece outlines two grooming steps for hands: massage to keep hands white, smooth, and shapely, followed by manicure to whiten nails, trim cuticles, and apply enamel. It mentions lotions, bleaches, and aftercare to prevent redness and yellowing, with emphasis on care and appearance.
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Mrs. McGee
Yacht Club
Garden Club
By Julia Bottomley
Art League
Samuel Gledhill
Bridgeport
Conn
F. B. Smith
Gledhill
Frank Martin
Nutley
Louise Brown
Mt. Kisco
N. Y
J. T. Finley
Belleview
Pittsburg
Orlando
Evelyn Trace
R.N. White
S. E. Mills
Cleveland
Jack Niles
Chicago, Ill
J. P. Fairchild
Northampton
O. S. Niles
Chicago
F. M. Bement
D. O. Martin
Atlanta, Ga
Elizabeth W. Cotter
Mount Dora Hotel
Methodist Episcopal
Baptist Tabernacle
Corner Grove St. and Lemon
Quali
Yacht Club Notes
Aphis
Wellington, Ohio
C. Cook
Petoskey, Mich
Sidel’s Market
Clifford R. Hiatt
County Agt
Boudoirland Dubine
Eda’s Beauty Shop
San Juan Hotel
Jefferson Court Shop
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