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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1940
Page
5
The Friendly Club will meet Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the home of Miss Annie M. Reynolds. The King's Daughters plan a January 15 gathering at Mrs. George Keller's home, 950 McDonald Street.
Miss Mabel Richards of Seventh Street hosted a dessert bridge Thursday afternoon in compliment to Albert Daigneau who is spending the winter with her. Attending were Mesdames H Stiles Bradley George Cary Fred Chase George Church Louis Denbroeder Frank Hubbard Miss Helen Lemert Mesdames Paul Milner Roland Morse Francis Julius Sch John Welch Louis South Charles Wyer George Zell and Mrs Berry.
Mrs. Wilson G Smith announces the engagement of her daughter Jean McKnight to Mr. Charles Hovw. The couple plans a future wedding and asks friends to send best wishes.
Miss Smith, employed in a New York law firm, is a Mount Dora High School graduate who attended Steson University. She is a member of Beta Beta sorority and Epsilon fraternity, with ties to Mrs Leach of Glenbroom Connecticut and the late Chaser Leach.
Miss Lucille Ala and Donald Reed Slack, both of this city, were quietly married at Birmingham Rephenson. Mrs. Slack is the daughter of Gene Harris of Birmingham and M Thornbury of this city. Mr. Slack is son of Anna Slack of Mount Dora and recently graduated from McSweeny Trade School in Detroit. He now works for Leesburg Motor Company.
Dorothy Lockhart head of the dramatic department at a local college will speak on The Animation of the Theatre and dramatics at Rollins and Park. The talk is aimed at sponsors and guests of the Junior Woman's Club and senior Women’s Club. The meeting is at the Yacht Club on Wednesday January 17 at 3 o'clock.
The Monday Club plans a covered dish luncheon next week at 12 30. Members to bring their own dishes plates cups saucers and silver. Mrs J H Brydon chairs the luncheon committee with Mrs Claire Purdy and Mrs Geo A Wilson as hostesses.
A Friday reception at the Milner residence Ninth avenue featured decoration with Snapdragon and garden flowers. Mrs Reed hosted with Mrs Mabel Cleary as president and Mrs Lillian as treasurer, assisted by a committee including Mrs Frank, Mrs Gere, and Miss secretary. Tea and cakes were served by Mrs Kneeland and Miss Warren.
Miss Suzanne Sawyer and Miss Carowin Hall hosted a miscellaneous shower and party for Miss Floryne Lotz and Mr. Bill Stokley, whose marriage is set for Friday night. Attendees included numerous local residents and church members who served ice cream, cakes, and coffee after choir practice.
Mount Dora Temple No. 12 held a joint installation with Lodge No. 134 led by Installing Officer Adam aided by Flo Wingler and Thelma most teller. Members enjoyed a candlelight ceremony and December 19 Christmas party with gifts for all and toys sent to Jacksonville Children's Home.
The Ocklawaha Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met January 4 at Montverde School. Mrs Evans welcomed members and noted Dr. and Mrs. Carpenter could not attend due to Mrs. Carpenter's illness in Kentucky. Members prepared tea towels for the school and enjoyed a luncheon in DAR Hall. Regent Miss Allen reported on the January 1 DeLand meeting.
Mrs Myers Bowman Deems newly joined the D A R after a ceremony in Orlando. The Ocklawaha Chapter donated four bed sheets and fifty tea towels to Montverde School infirmary while funds from a scholarship remain available via Dr Carpenter. Delegates announced for Coral Gables and Washington events.
Grand Installing Officer Mrs. Mamie Lander of Orlando presided as officers-elect for 1940 were ushered in by the Grand Marshal and Grand Chaplain. Leslie Jackson was named Worthy Matron and her husband Leslie Jackson Worthy Patron. Kathleen Stewart became Secretary, Doris Camp Conductress, Mabel Cameron Conductress, and J. M. Smith as Organist. A ceremony followed the pledge, with Delphia Norman singing and gifts presented by Chapter members. A Masonic installation completed the evening, then about one hundred guests enjoyed a social in the halls decorated with poinsettia and Star Jasmine.
Personal C J McLain of Kalamazoo N of Miss Noonan at Villa Evans. William Dunn of Oneida N Y at Harrold House for his second winter. Mrs A J Ziegler at Orange General Hospital Orlando recovering from operation. Mr and Mrs Harry Gollwitzer of Cleveland at 815 McDonald St for the season. Mrs Richard Paulson of Brooklyn guest of Miss Fannie Noonan at Villa Evans. Eardley Wilmots back from Orange N J to winter home on Alexander St. Mrs Frank Kenyon of Adams N Y with Mrs Elizabeth Evans on Alexander St. Mr and Mrs W W Radcliffe Shelton Conn arrive to spend months at Villa. Gilbert W Jones The Loft North Tremain St spending week in Miami and Havana. Mrs A Deitsch of Jersey City house guest of Mrs S V Kinsey at 451 Seven Ave. Miss Connie Vickers and Mr Paul Calhoun of Ocala were guests Sun.
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A listings style paragraph details numerous seasonal visitors and residents at Harrold House, Lamoreux Apartment, and local hotels in Mount Dora. Names include Marion Seifer of Lowell. Richard M. Brown of Michigan City. Robert E. Noble of Anniston. Emma F. Huntington of Meriden. George E. Kitson of Philadelphia. Evelyn Schild of Cleveland. L. R. Heim of Fairfield Beach. A. J. Barker of Belmont. H. B. Dahl and Daisy Templeton. O. E. Joes. M. L. Uran. Gertrude M. Dirksmeier. Cora M. MacGown. William Fink of Wauconda. and guests at Villa Dora such as J. T. Haviland and others.
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