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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1943
Page
5
The Odgwaha Chapter D A R moves its monthly meeting to 2 30 p m Thursday February 4 at the home of Mrs Walter Rush Washington street Eustis. Mount Dora Chapter No 103 O E S holds its regular meeting Thursday January 28 at 8 p m at the Masonic Hall with an officer rehearsal after the session.
Mrs Miller and Mrs Hackett entertained twenty friends at dessert and cards on Friday. Bridge high and low winners were Mrs Boxell and Mrs Caley, pinochle winners were Mrs Judd and Mrs Brydon, and five hundred winners were Mrs White and Mrs Wilson.
The Monday Social Club held its weekly gathering in the Community Building. Mrs. George Parker won the prize and Mrs. Mary White won at contract. Hostesses for February 1 are Mrs. Brockett and Mrs. Earle Beebe. A monthly covered dish luncheon will be held. please bring table service. All are invited.
Nancy Hollingsworth hosted a moonlit cycling party for local youths. After a pleasant ride, guests gathered at the Sylvan Shores home for refreshments and socializing. Attendees included Grace Lee Marilyn Johnson Dorothy Geiger Bette Davis Betty Cooley Anna Margaret White and others.
Miss Rose Hale hosted a Friday evening birthday surprise for her niece Martha Treadwell. Friends gave gifts, shared laughter over odd presents, and a cake with twenty one candles was lit before refreshments. Attendees included Sgt. Glenn Walters and Cpls. Joel Ksenics S. Ippelita Kate G Joyce Blaine Thompson and Mrs. Frank Silver.
Personal notes report several visits across Georgia and Florida. Personal Junior McRee stays with his aunt in Bainbridge, Mrs. B Webb visits Cleveland, Mrs. T M Kramer hosts her sister, and the Hollers spend weeks at Breezy Point. Ernest Green and daughter Mary Beth visit Leesburg, Pearl Brantley in Sanford visiting her son George Haskins, Patricia Johnson joins Mr. Johnson in Melbourne where he works.
Today Cairo shows Wild Cat and Shadows on the Sage with Forest Rangers on the bill. Friday and Saturday present Forest Rangers and Mexican Spitfire Sees A Ghost and Ellery Queen and the Murder Ring on Tuesday only, followed by Between Us Girls next Wednesday and Thursday.
Local Mount Dora residents and guests are listed visiting relatives and staying at hotels for the season. Notables include Mrs. J J Hall from New Haven at Grand View, Mr. and Mrs. Brock from Hamden, and the Coffins moving to Miami with John joining as a plane spotter. Worries over illness and work blur with travel and seasonal routines.
The article portrays a pleasant winter scene at Villa Dora Hotel with sunshine, lake views, gardens in color, daily shuffleboard and bowling, porch evenings, and social events. Red Cross volunteers sew garments and provide meals while guests arrive from Milton Massachusetts Kew Gardens New York Jamaica New York and Long Island New York.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Conrad of Akron Ohio announce the birth of a daughter on Tuesday afternoon January 26.
Lakeside Inn hosts two elegant dinner parties for the Hutchinsons and Mrs. Spear with cocktails, bridge, and Sunday concerts drawing local residents. A recent recital featured Philart Trio and Van den Burg with selections by Massenet and Gilbert & Sullivan. Regular bingo draws, and visitors including Dr. Philip Cole and Mr. Julian Meade are noted, with several new guests welcomed. The record also lists forthcoming society events, Red Cross notes, a nutrition class, home nursing efforts, and an upcoming Arts and Drama program led by Madeleine Milner and Emma Marsh on February 3.
The January 20 Mount Dora Woman's Club meeting at the Community Building approved a $100 War Bond purchase and yearly donations to the King's Daughters for school lunches and the Infantile Paralysis Fund. Two new members joined. 152 paid members, 110 attended. Dr. James A. Richards spoke on Our American Colleges and the Future, sharing college reminiscences and key insights.
Lake County Florida Red Cross officials urge housewives to collect and prepare empty tin cans for a future drive. Instructions include washing cans removing labels flattening ends and storing for later pickup as volunteers expand junior red cross programs and ship knitted items and books to servicemen.
Today is the last day to see Paramount's Road to Morocco at the Princess Theatre. Bob Hope and Bing Crosby star with Dorothy Lamour in a musical comedy featuring hits Moonlight Becomes You Ain't Got a Dime to My Name Constantly and Road to Morocco.
New books include The Bancock Murder Case by A B Cunningham The Man from Texas by Jackson G regory Rivers of Glory by Van Wyck Mason Wolf in Man s Clothing by Mig non Eberhart The Tragedy of Z by Ellery Queen The Dollar Gold Piece by Virginia Swain Sugarfoot by Clarence B Kel
A list mentions land related works and authors including Martha Albrand and Ishbel Ross. Also referenced are Salute to the Sun by Howard Bloomfield and Voices of History edited by Frank lin Watts with Mount Dora Public Library Committee noted.
The Tampa Coast Guard recruiting office sets a small February quota for applicants aged 17 and 38 to 45. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with near normal vision, not color blind, at least 5 feet 6 inches tall, and pass a physical. Seventeen year olds require parental consent. enlistment applications and examinations occur in Tampa at 205 Zack St in the Maas Office Building.
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