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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1929
Page
4
The Episcopal Ladies of St Thomas Guild Mount Dora hosted a social afternoon at the Yacht Club. Progressive bridge played at 35 tables with high scores prize awards. Fruit punch and desserts served. net proceeds of 85 dollars after expenses.
F. M. Williamson celebrated his eightieth birthday with a family reunion at his home on Sunday. The event featured a birthday cake and several relatives in attendance.
A social event featured Mr. and Mrs. Williamson hosting guests including Ollie Williamson and son Herbert of Jacksonville, Joy Williamson of Jacksonville, Ross and daughter Catherine, W. F. Williamson and daughter Martha, Ada Moon, Paul Ault, all of the city, J. C. Smith of Bradenton, and Otis and Calvin McCullough of Alabama.
Mr and Mrs A C Quixley were surprised at their home Monday evening by friends who organized a supper for their twenty sixth wedding anniversary. Guests contributed silver table linen and provisions and the gathering made a most enjoyable evening.
Captain and Mrs A H Brinkman hosted a Friday marshmallow and weiner roast at Brinkman Point. Guests included Mr and Mrs L A Brown and daughters of Plainfield New Jersey Mr and Mrs Kennell and Mr and Mrs T C Boyd John Grosline of Columbus Ohio and other locals. Mr Grosline tours the state sampling fish varieties.
The article discusses feminine negligee trends featuring satin and lace, embroidered velvet designs, and hand painted patterns. It notes conservative silhouettes versus winged sleeves, the use of transparent fabrics, metallic accents, and paints that withstand laundering. It invites domestic designers to explore modern negligee fashions for the home.
The report notes favorable waters of Lake Dora for fishing with favorable conditions and prospects highlighted by observers.
A Star Hike sponsored by the Nature committee of the Tourist club drew a cloudy Tuesday night crowd to the Yacht Club pier to study the sky with star charts. Another hike is planned soon with a later season event to study trees and flowers nearby.
Guests at the Villa Dora Hotel enjoyed a Sunday evening concert by the Victorian Trio of Mount Dora and Orlando. Members Mrs. Arthur Beck H A Goldstein and G B Abele presented a varied program including Mozart Intermezzo Mascagni Humoreske Dvorak and Schubert pieces plus cello Berceuse and piano Irish Folk Song.
Mrs E B Jaques entertained with a bridge party at her home on Monday afternoon. Two tables were arranged for the players and several progressions were played. Prizes were awarded to Miss Margaret Fowler and Mrs Roberts. Tea followed with a salad course tea and cake. Attending included Miss Margaret Fowler Mrs Roberts Mrs Fletcher Crane Mrs H W Willett Mrs Fred McDowell Miss Marion Abele and Mrs H T Fenn.
The Congregational church ladies will serve a plate supper in the church parlors with maple syrup and hot biscuits. It will take place Thursday January 24 from 5 30 to 7 00 p m. The public may attend for a social hour and enjoy maple syrup from Ohio.
The library committee ends a one morning a week trial and resumes afternoon hours from 3 to 6 p m starting next Wednesday January 23. Local patrons favored afternoons and the change returns to the former schedule.
D B Spencer pastor leads at 10 a.m Sunday school 11 a.m morning worship and 7 p.m Christian Endeavor Miss Martha Fenn directs the program on Seeing the Good in Men Everywhere with attendees invited to share recent acts of kindness.
The church schedules a Wednesday 7 30 p m midweek service. On Saturday night January 19 from 8 to 10 o e clock the Christian Endeavor Society boys host a social in honor of the girls who won the December contest. Tuesday January 22 marks the celebration of the Americans versus Nationals in the Sunday school contest with details to follow in Sunday morning notice.
The church lists Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship and sermon at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. Fellowship hour at 5:30 p.m. Evening song service and sermon at 7:30 p.m. Mid week service Wednesday at 7:30. Pastor James H. Elder extends a cordial invitation to all.
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 and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m The pastor D P Montgomery extends a cordial invitation to all to attend.
Corner Grove Street and Lemon Avenue invites all to Sunday services at 11 am Sunday school at 9 45 am testimonial meeting Wednesday at 8 pm reading room open Tuesday and Saturday afternoons 2 4 in church edifice all welcome
Personal guests from Montclair Bangor West Virginia East Orange join locals at Villa Dora Hotel and at area events. The Baptist church Women’s Missionary Society plans a January 19 food sale. G B Niles of Chicago wintering in Mount Dora at 311 Tremain Court. Adelia Avery recovering. Local visits include Mr and Mrs George Bunte and Tourist Club gathering. Mount Dora welcomes regatta visitors Ledbetter family and others. John Wiley returns to St. Louis after promotion. Mae and Bessie are mentioned.
Wiley family returns to Atlanta after a visit to Mount Dora. Guests include F H Begole from a hunting trip enjoyed with quail in a pot pie. Mrs Valmir Nice, Mrs Wood, and Mr Mrs Goddad arrive for the season. Dr Hales, Heath Marston, and families travel in and out as winter hosts. The White Mountain Club event hosted by Mr and Mrs T J Potter closes the notes of a lively social period.
A busy crowd attended the Tourist Club weekly dance at the Mount Dora Hotel on Saturday evening. Also noted: Dr. O. L. Callahan and Charles Edgerton drove to Gainesville last Wednesday. Grandview Hotel hosted guests including Geo. W. Leonard of Cleveland Ohio and N. E. McCully of New Bedford Massachusetts.
Mr and Mrs John W Blake and Mr and Mrs Wilson Brown of Massachusetts are stopping at the Mount Dora Hotel this week visiting friends of Mr and Mrs John Sewell in Sylvan Shores Otis Hale has returned to Mount Dora after weeks in Georgia At the Lake side Inn this week are J F Sweasy Newark NJ Mrs S W Patterson and son Thomas Huntington WV John S Poyen Seattle WA Mr and Mrs T M Bean and John Hoban Framingham MA Mr and Mrs M Burke Marlboro MA Mrs Ada Burdick and Miss Julia Davis Brookline MA Mrs C R Robinson and daughters Chicago Miss Laura Green and Mrs William Pollard Brooklyn NY and Mr and Mrs F W Wentworth Pattison MI Mr and Mrs F C Schultz Mrs A L Porter and R A Porter Brookfield IL visiting here with Mr and Mrs John Hoppenroth spending several days at the Mount Dora Hotel.
Congratulations go to a family welcoming a son born January 17. Mrs. Nancy Stuart hosts Kings Daughters. East Liverpool Ohio visitors E J Ryan spend weeks in Mount Dora. Speiths of Litchfield Ohio tour the state and visit. J L Tyson and Jenkintown Pa guests at Villa Dora Hotel. Mount Dora Woman's Club meets January 22 at Congregational church. Art League holds craft meeting. Florida governor Carlton praises Central Florida Exposition 1929 and outlines state support and nine counties on the exposition board: Brevard Clay Lake Marion Orange Osceola Putnam Seminole Volusia. Brevard representatives Brockett and Briggs. Clay D D Whitcomb. Lake W H Richey, Clifford Hiatt, H C Brown, Ben Hargis. Marion Eugene Peek, J H Therrell, Horace Smith. Osceola will be represented.
Orlando will host Doyle E. Carlton Day as a feature of the Central Florida Exposition scheduled for February 19 to 23. The event marks Carlton as a notable figure in regional affairs with activities tied to the exposition program.
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