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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1943
Page
5
Miss Harriet Foster hosts a bridge gathering at Kill-Kare Lodge in honor of Ruth and Hazel Harmon of Meriden Connecticut. The event features friends and a celebratory ambiance for the visiting sisters.
Ocklawaha Chapter of D A R held an all day hospital sewing meeting at the home of the Misses Davis and Donnelly on street. After a covered dish luncheon, a business meeting was called to order.
At 2 pm the National D A R called for a report of War Bond investments by each member. Slips showed 32 attendees total, all with amounts written, no names. The tally recorded 34500 dollars in War Bonds bought. Engaged couple notice follows locally. Annie Myrtle Harriett to J Wilton Adams of Mount Dora.
A Sunday boat outing aboard the Dora and the Dora Canal included Mrs A A, Mr and Mrs Tanner, Dr and Mrs J A Richards, Mrs E E Alexander, and Mr and Mrs George Keller. Low water and sandbanks challenged navigation while guests enjoyed a plentiful supper awaiting Captain Wise. Mrs Arthur Tanner hosted a Tuesday buffet for Mrs Ernest Alexander of Johnson City with a 6:30 dinner, gladioli centerpieces, and cards and mystery stunts after dining. Participants included town officials who left early for a council meeting.
In Lake Jem Florida a refined ceremony united Miss Aline Lindsey of Atlanta formerly Orlando and Mr. Gerald H. Simonet of Atlanta. The Rev Caxton Doggett officiated before about thirty five relatives at the bride’s brother in law and sister’s home. The couple plan to reside in Marietta Georgia after a brief Florida honeymoon.
Miss Doris Camp presided as retiring Worthy Matron over a ceremony where Mrs. Mamie Lander installed officers including Agnes Cameron Worthy Matron Leslie Jackson Worthy Patron and Pearl Camp Associate Matron. Other appointees formed the line with Corsages presented.
Mrs Cameron was installed as Worthy Matron and received an arm bouquet of yellow gladioli. Mrs Kathleen Carr and Miss Doris Camp along with Mr M V Simpson were mentioned in presentations and gifts. Coffee and sandwiches were served after the ceremony by Mrs Lillian Christie and committee.
Personal Carey Colley leaves for Marion Military Institute. Mrs Mabel L York of Portland Maine and Miss Bess B York of Berlin H are at Kill Kare Lodge for the winter. Mr and Mrs Albert L son Ashton arrive to spend the season at Lakeshore. Durward Sellers come from Eglin Field Florida for several days. Dan Sullivan send season greetings from Warsaw Indiana. Mrs J D Yocum visits Miss Nancy J Stuart for the winter. Mrs George L Bidwell from Towson arrives for the winter at Villa Dora Hotel. Eliza Burton from Cleveland plans to stay the rest of the season with A R Odell. The ladies were school mates.
Mrs. Thomas H. Cooley and daughter Betty return to Sylvan Shores from Charlottesville where they joined Major Cooley for a visit. James Davis, home from Lumberton High School in Mississippi, enjoyed a family visit. Mrs. W. F. Rehbaum Sr. returns to Clearwater after Christmas week with son Alfred Rehbaum Sr. and family. four generations gathered on Christmas Day.
Lakeside Inn activity rises around the dock and boathouse as anglers report catches and visitors arrive. Lieut Whip Farnum, Mrs. Herbert Farnum, and others fish near Lakeside with guide Bill Prince, while Miss Anne Coleman and Beatrice Hawkins fly in to enjoy Florida hospitality. A Mount Dora concert features Johanna Van den Burg and friends, with bridge prizes awarded to Mrs. Etta Austin MacDonald and Richard Edgerton.
I, J. M. McCown, Cashier, affirm the above balance sheet details total amounts including 133,666.80 and 31,392.74 as true to the best of my knowledge for the State of Florida, County of Lake.
Extension food economist explains two new can styles designed to save tin while preserving safety and nutrition. One resembles the familiar bright can with less tin. the other varies in color from gun metal to brown. Proper storage prevents rust and does not affect contents.
A review of Hobart’s novel follows the Rambeau family a wine making clan bound by intermarriage and inherited traits. Philippe Rambeau guards the business while grandson John clashes with cousin Elizabeth whose latent force could alter their dynamics.
Readers are told the junior class will stage a play tomorrow night at the Community Building. Tickets and showtime details are not provided in the readable text.
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