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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1931
Page
2
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church will hold their regular meeting in the church annex Friday at 2 30. Members are asked to come prepared to sew.
The regular Tourist club dancing party at the Community Building last Saturday evening was enjoyed by all. A dance is planned for the coming Saturday night January 17 inviting all to attend.
The Pot Luck Bridge Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Helms in Sylvan Shores on Friday night. After a delicious supper, bridge was played at four tables with prizes won by Mesdames J. G. Ray and Thomas Cooley and Messrs W. W. Heyygood and Thomas Cooley.
Mr and Mrs L J Carder expect to leave soon to make their permanent residence in New York. Friends they made while here will miss them. The Good Timers Club hosted a luncheon last Monday at Miss Emma Leavenworth's home honoring Mrs Carder. A handkerchief shower was presented to her by the club.
The annual meeting at Community Congregational Church was held in the church parlors. Six trustees were elected: H. S. Masten, Leslie Purdy, D. D. Roseborough, L. R. Tremain, N. W. Morley, Phillip Backett. Four deacons chosen: Grant Cowles, L. R. Tremain, N. W. Morley, J. J. West. F. D. Ferson named Clerk with N. W. Morley as Treasurer and Mrs. R. N. White as Director of Music, Mrs. Frank Davidson as Sunday School Superintendent. L. R. Tremain elected head usher. Social hour with homemade doughnuts and coffee followed.
The King's Daughters met Tuesday evening at Mrs. George Coffin's home on McDonald Street for business discussion. They welcomed visiting member Mrs. William Flavell (nee Edeslee) from Mount Lora and celebrated the birth of Cal-ee Harris Holt to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Holt in January. Mrs. Holt was Elizabeth Waris. Guests arrived after the American Legion Auxiliary Dinner. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Mrs. William Flavell will entertain January 27 at Mrs. Hiram Bradner's Seventh Avenue home.
The American Legion Auxiliary held its annual dinner and installation of officers with the Mount Dora chapter in the Community Building social rooms on Tuesday night. Dinner served at seven. 35 covers. Honor guests included Mrs. Suzanne Hopper of Lakeland and State President Mrs. Miriam Beach. Installed were President Mrs. Pearl Overhiser and officers First Vice President Mrs. Gomidern Dahlia Second Vice President Mrs. Selma Orton Secretary Mrs. Cora Hunter and Treasurer Mrs. Ada Williamson.
A parade of guests from New York Ohio Illinois and Massachusetts winter in Mount Dora joining locals at homes hotels and clubs. Notable visits include Mr Harry Wise musical solos at the Congregational church and Dr Isabelle Wason and Dr Cornelia Clapp among others traveling through Lake Wales Palm Beach and Miami before heading north. Numerous families plan extended stays with friends and relatives at Donnelly Avenue Fifth Avenue Tremain Street and Sylvan Shores.
Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Victor arrived from Akron Ohio to spend the winter at Fifth and Grandview Avenues but were delayed by Mr Victor’s illness. Their son William, a Mount Dora High graduate, may join the University of Florida in Gainesville after stints at a northern school.
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church invites attendees to a social on Thursday January 22 at 7 30 p m in the church. The event offers a chance to meet and get acquainted with other members.
The Mary Simpson Circle of the First Baptist church will meet at the home of Mrs Charles Stokley on West Grandview avenue Friday afternoon January 16 at 3 o clock. All visiting ladies will be cordially welcome.
The Missionary Society of the Methodist church met Monday afternoon at Mrs. Altizer’s Sylvan Shores home. An engaging program featured selections from the study book and current events with social time over tea and refreshments, leaving attendees uplifted spiritually and mentally.
The Mount Dora Yacht Club will meet at the club house Thursday January 15 at 8 p m to elect officers and standing committees for the coming year. Officers take office April 16 and members are urged to attend to discuss future policy and member input on important matters.
Grand View reports bookings above last year with limited rooms for February and early March. Overnight business has surged and the new a la carte plan for transient guests is popular. New arrivals include W. R. Cantrell Plainfield NJ C F Bishop Seattle WA Mr and Mrs G B Leavenworth New Haven CT Miss Annie Reynolds Mt Kisco NY.
Letters from Florida fans across the nation celebrate the Lake county monthly radio programs. Respondents from Georgia Ohio Michigan and South Carolina praise the music and the Florida-inspired theme while noting radios and marimbaphone familiarity. Three more winter engagements remain on the schedule through March.
Elizabeth Merrill widow of John E. Merrill died Wednesday at her Plymouth Florida home after a stroke. She leaves two daughters Mrs Alfred Rehbaum Mount Dora and Mrs Pat King Plymouth who lived with her, and two sons Chester Merrill Leesburg and Arthur Merrill Tampa. Also her mother Mrs Susan M Haynes of Tampa survives. Funeral at her Plymouth home Friday at 3 pm with burial in Forest Cemetery Mount Dora beside her husband.
Friends mourn the death of Miss Margaret J Henton who died early Tuesday January 13 after a brief illness. She had wintered in Mount Dora with her brother J H Henton and sister-in-law since December, returning January 7 from Kansas with pleurisy and complications. Remains were sent to Peru Indiana for burial.
Mrs Joseph A Baker of Fall River Massachusetts mother of Mrs M B Swift of Lake Ola died suddenly Tuesday night January 13th at age 84. She will be taken to Fall River for funeral Monday afternoon. Survived by three daughters Mrs Swift Mrs Emily Vanderburg and Mrs Henry Eddy.
Recent arrivals include Mr and Mrs G H Gleason of Winchester Massachusetts and Mr and Mrs R A Hilton of Evanston Illinois. DL C A Bennett and family of Kansas City are due today.
The Mount Dora Library hosts a Movietone benefit show of John McCormack in Song O My Heart at the Mount Dora Theatre on Tuesday January 20 sponsored by the Woman's Club. The program features eleven songs and a romantic drama about two youths guided by a great singer. Matinee and evening showings are announced.
Open day at the Community House moved from Friday to Thursday to ease conflicts with other meetings. The room welcomes all including tourists who may use it as headquarters. Card tables available for social games and a radio may be installed. Proceeds from admission fees support equipment fund.
Mrs J H Henton expresses gratitude for kind words and sympathy after the death of her husband on December 19 and the later death of his sister. God bless you all.
The new officers of the O. E. S. met with Worthy Matron Mrs. R. N. White to plan winter activities. They rehearsed for the upcoming installation and mapped monthly social events with Masons, including a get-together club at officers homes.
Members of the Lake County Press Association gathered in Eustis for a six course dinner at the Fountain Inn club room followed by a theatre visit. Hosts included Mr and Mrs Mark Brewster and Mr and Mrs Carl Warfield of the Lake Region and the Umatilla Times.
Mount Dora Pharmacy sells RAT-SNAP cakes to kill rats and mice with guaranteed results. Three sizes available: 35 cent for kitchens and cellars, 65 cent for chicken houses, and 1.25 dollar for larger farms and outbuildings.
Members from Eustis Leesburg Groveland Clermont Mount Dora and Tavares gathered for the annual election. John Lochner was named president Carl Warfield vice president and Arthur Newitt secretary. The organization noted business was a low priority and the vote went smoothly. February meeting will be in Mount Dora.
The Mount Dora Kiwanis luncheon features Karl Lehmann delivering an encouraging message. Directors plan an upcoming benefit program to fund the Mount Dora Boy Scout troop, chaired by George White with William Johnson on the committee.
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