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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1929
Page
4
A Yacht Club tea at the Club House drew about forty attendees for pivot d progressive bridge. The event featured a tea hour with refreshments served by a committee including Mrs. L Carder Mrs. G L Bidwell Mrs F H Begole Mrs Shepherd Mrs A W Birkbeck Mrs William Edwards and Miss Emma Leavenworth.
Miss Rosalie Brantley and Miss Irion Abele hosted a bridge evening at the home of the otter on Monday. Two tables were set for play with several progressions. Mrs. William Roberts won high score and Mary Watson received a consolation prize. Raspberry sherbet and cake followed the games attended by Misses Mary Lindman Marguerite Lindman Olivia Hay Mary Watson Thelma Riley Dorothy Heath and Mrs. William Roberts.
The entertainment committee of the Tourist Club has secured the Wise Three Orchestra for the next dance to be held at Mount.
The American Legion Auxiliary held a near full turnout meeting Monday night at Malone Realty office. Members discussed several matters and voted to thank Mr Malone. Mrs Thos Cooley received a Past President pin for two years of service. Next gathering is Monday February 4 at the same location.
On Saturday evening January 26 the well known local musicians will perform a varied program mixing new dances with old time quadrilles. Admission is charged per couple and the public is urged to attend.
The Garden Club held its regular meeting on January 16 at the Congregational church parlors with about the usual attendance. Members asked questions about violet blooming and volunteer plants. Miss Louise Newhall shared wildflower experiences from Texas, California, Oregon, and Yellowstone Park. The next meeting is February 6 at the same location.
The article discusses ensemble fashion using velvet hats handbags and jackets as coordinated sets. It highlights the practicality and flair of matching accessories, including navy rayon velvet jackets and chic coatees with matching desserts such as berets envelopes and muffs, inviting home designers to create bold velvet looks.
The Mount Dora schools publish an honor roll listing students by grade who have maintained high scholastic averages. Names include first graders Almeda Dooley through Wista Dean, up to twelfth grade Paul Conrad and Mary Battle, among others.
D B Spencer pastor sets Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with Christian Endeavor at 7 p m The topic How We Can Serve the World Through Our Church A mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 p m A Friday 2 30 p m Ladies Aid Sewing for the Children's Home Society A planned end of Sunday School contests between Nationals and Americans will be celebrated with a big pow wow next week details to be announced at Sunday school next week
Sunday school begins at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship and sermon with the Vested Choir at 11. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. Evening song service led by Mr. Ferris with the Male Chorus and sermon by the pastor at 7:30. Mid week service Wednesday at 7:30. All are invited to attend any or all services. James H. Elder, pastor.
The Baptist Tabernacle schedules Sunday School at 9 45 a m worship services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m led by Rev Norman H Raymond of Orlando Florida evangelist and businessman. A question session follows the sermon plus B Y P U at 6 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m The public is invited. D P Montgomery pastor.
Donnelly Park needs donations to sustain a beautification program. Funds from earlier card parties are almost gone. Mr Ziegler donated plants and a star bed between the bandstand and Donnelly avenue. Government horticultural officials provided specimen plants including a Japanese Cork Elm. The article lists residents and visitors invited to contribute as the community revitalizes the park to attract and please guests and residents.
The obituary sketches the life of Mrs Cornelia E Gates 81 who died January 8 1929 at Mt Dora Tavares and Eustis areas. She is described as devout gracious and guiding with strong faith and a heavenly blessing guiding her to the afterlife. The piece notes she and her husband George Dahlin were prominent locals and reflects on her character and deeds.
A card party at the Club House is set for 8 o clock Thursday evening January 24. The Water ways Program discussion is moved to February 7 at 7 30 p m. The February 7 Cabaret supper is canceled. The regular bridge tea occurs Saturday afternoon this week at the Club House. A Vaudeville Supper priced at one dollar per plate runs Thursday evening January 31 at 6 30 p.m.
A letter to Mrs. Lemuel Colson notes Peggy Champ’s tale The Legend of Wekiwa may appear soon in The American Girl magazine. Mrs. H Feigin heads north to purchase spring merchandise for stores in Eustis Tavares and Mount Dora. Dr W A Strayer moves his office to the Grandview Hotel from Donnelly Apartments. Mr and Mrs C D Millikan of Tavares announce the birth of a son on January 17. Miss Bess Ehrlich of New York visits Mount Dora with sister Mrs Sol Spilky and will travel to Miami after several weeks.
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Eustis invites all to Sunday services at 11 a m with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and a testimonial meeting Wednesday at 8 p m The reading room is open Tuesday and Saturday afternoons from 2 to 4 in the church edifice All are welcome
Mrs. George Malone and Mrs. George Dahlin motored to Sanford on Thursday of last week. Miss Frances Simpson, who has been in Atlanta for several months, has returned to her home here.
Mr and Mrs Roy E Lee of North Fairfield Ohio are visiting their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs T W Hackett at their Tremain street home.
Mr and Mrs S F Hayward arrive from East Orange New Jersey and will stay through the season. Rev and Mrs David Williams travel from Cleveland Ohio for their first Mount Dora visit and praise the town. Mr and Mrs Frederick D Dodge come from West Roxbury Massachusetts to Grandview Street. Mrs Henry Anderman from Hinsdale Illinois visits with Mrs L R Tremain. Mrs Frank C Scott from Green Spring Ohio arrives for a extended stay. Mr and Mrs A H MacKenzie and son come from Bridgeport Connecticut to spend winter in Mount Dora.
Mrs Alfred Rehbaum offers the parlor of Mount Dora Hotel for a benefit card party on Wednesday January 30 at 2 30 to aid Donnelly Park fund under direction of Mrs George Zell with hopes for a large turnout.
Mr and Mrs Parker W Howard and daughters Selma and Minnie Eleanor of New York, winter visitors to Mount Dora for five years, are delayed this season due to Mrs Howard’s illness in Shepard Hospital Montour Falls New York. Her condition is improving and she is expected to leave the hospital soon.
Jan 23 The annual flower show at the Volusia county fair grows from the Federated Garden Clubs of Volusia. The official club show remains in June, but mid February showcases are planned with new departments and prizes for club and community displays, individual entries, cut blooms, potted plants, palms, bulbs, and a large professional class.
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