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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1929

Page

4

Three Hostesses Give Bridge Party at Ray Home

Misses Irene Carter Mar Cornish and Vada Ham hosted a bridge party at the home of Mr. and Mrs G Ray in Sylvan Shores. Guests enjoyed decorated rooms, dancing and bridge with sandwiches and fruit punch served late. Attendees included Ruby Pike Marguerite Ray Kathleen Galloway Mary Watson Thelma Riley Lillian Thelma Rice Rosalie Brantley Marguerite Mary Lindman J G Ray Jr Claud Alfred Carter John Parks Charlie Stapleton Otis Hale Neil Price Donald Cameron Buck Pulliam Harry Burton Howard Rice Hoke Wood and William Roberts.

Irene Carter Mar Cornish Vada Ham G. Ray Sylvan Shores

Benefit Party for Donnelly Park Draws Big Crowd

A benefit party at Mount Dora Hotel drew a large crowd on Wednesday afternoon. Fourteen tables of bridge and five hundred were played with prizes won by Mrs. Adam, Hazel Wood, Miss Gibson, Mrs. Bradley, Mrs. William Umlauf, Estella Clark, Miss Moore, Miss Andrews and Mr. Begole. Donations from Grand Leader Morris Stores and others helped raise 41.50 for Donnelly Park.

Donnelly Park Mount Dora Alfred Rehbaum Adam. Hazelwood Gibson Bradley William Umlauf Estella ‘Clark Moore Andrews Begole Morris Lewis Gerude Thorne George Zell

Nicholson Delivers Prohibition Birthday Address at Methodist Church

On January 16 at the Methodist church Charles Nichol spoke to a small audience for National Prohibition birthday. He praised wartime support for soldiers and urged strict enforcement of the Volstead Law, noting Mount Dora’s notably low liquor levels after discussions with a federal officer.

Charles Nicholson Methodist United States Mr. Nicholson Nicholson Mount Dora

Sewing Exhibit At Mount Dora High School

Home Economics students at Mount Dora High School present a sewing exhibit in the school library on Tuesday February 5 from 3 to 5 pm. Parents and friends are invited. A fashion show is planned during the same Parent Teachers meeting, with a display of sewing in Feigan's store Friday and Saturday this week.

Mount Dora High School

Two Entertain At Lovely Party at Villa Dora Hotel

Mrs. A. W. Goddard and Mrs. A. W. Birkbeck hosted a Friday afternoon gathering at Villa Dora Hotel with card games including bridge and five hundred.

A. W.goddard A. W. Birkbeck Villa Dora Bridge Five Hundred

Parlor Games With Tables Reward High Scores

In a spacious parlor tastefully decorated with seasonal flowers guests enjoyed multiple tables of games. After progressions prizes were awarded to high score holders and at tea hour refreshments were served by the hostesses.

Tourists Dance At Mount Dora Hotel

A Tourist Club dance at the Mount Dora Hotel on January 26 provided an enjoyable evening with music by the Wise Orchestra. The group is engaged again for a future Yacht Club dance on Saturday February 2 with a small per person fee.

Mount Dora Wise Yacht Club

Mrs Parfitt Celebrates Eighty Fifth Birthday at Daughter’s Home

Mrs Walter Parfitt marked her eighty fifth birthday with a small party at her daughter Mrs George Zell’s home on January 29. She received many congratulations and gifts from intimate friends. Three of her seven children Mrs George Zell Mrs F G Mac Mahon and William Parfitt attended.

Walter Parfitt George Zell

Colleen Moore Stars in Synthetic Sin at Princess

Colleen Moore headlines Synthetic Sin at the Princess Theatre with Antonio Moreno in a lively comedy of a Southern girl who masquerades as a worldly woman in New York. The film, directed by William A. Seiter and adapted from a play by Frederic and Fanny Hatton, features a strong supporting cast and brisk humor.

Colleen Moore Princess Theatre Colleen Saucy William A. Seiter Frederic Fanny Hatton Miss Mooore New York Underworld Antonio Moreno Miss Moore Montagu Love Gertrude Astor Edythe Chapman Kathryn McGuire John McCormick First National Pictures Tom J. Geraghty

Epworth League Program At Deland Institute

The Young Folks for Young People with Mr Bishop as president perform at 6 30 p m. Twenty minutes of song led by Mr Ferris with the Male Chorus. A chorus rendition of one of Mr McKinley’s favorites then a 15 minute Epworth League program and seal presentation from the Deland Institute. A short address by Pastor James H Elder at 7 30 with a hymn and scripture.

Bishop Ferris McKinley Epworth League Institute Deland James H. Elder

Baptist Tabernacle Sunday Services Schedule

The Baptist Tabernacle invites attendance at Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Evening fellowship with B Y P U at 6:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Pastor D P Montgomery extends the invitation.

D. P. Montgomery

First Church of Christ Scientist Eustis announces services

Corner Grove Street and Lemon Avenue in Eustis hosts Sunday services at 11 a.m. with the lesson subject Love. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday testimonial meeting at 8 p.m. Reading room open Tuesday and Saturday afternoons from 2 to 4. All welcome.

Corner Grove St Lemon Avenue Eustis

Mrs Hanscom to Present Lavender and Old Lace Recital

Florence Gilbert Hanscom will perform a monologue of Myrtle Reed's Lavender and Old Lace on Thursday evening February 7 at 8 o'clock in the Congregational church. The event is under the auspices of the Ladies Aid Society and has been well received in previous programs.

Myrtle Reed Florence Gilbert Hanscom Congregational Church Ladies’ Aid Society

Mount Dora Social Notes Highlight Winter Guests and Meetings

Mount Dora welcomes visitors from New York Ontario and Illinois including Mr. and Mrs. Frothingham Mrs. Reynolds Mr. Pierce on honeymoon and guests of local residents. Several residents and guests attend luncheons dinners and a W C T U meeting at 134 W Ninth avenue.

Mrs Keller Travels to Pittsburgh for Sister’s Illness

Mrs. George C. Keller left on Wednesday for Pittsburgh Pennsylvania where she was called by the serious illness of her sister Mrs C S Cochran. Mr and Mrs George C Thompson have arrived from East Liverpool Ohio and will spend the next period with relatives.

J. J. Alvord Green Farms Conn George C. Keller Pittsburgh C. S. Cochran George C. Thompson East Liverpool, Ohio

Local Social Notes and Upcoming Church Events

Two months at their home here. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Squire of Cannondale Conn are spending the season at 348 Tremain Court. Miss Helen Gallimore of Cleveland Ohio has arrived in Mount Dora. A Silver Tea will be held at the Methodist church on Tuesday afternoon February 5 from three until five. A silver offering will be received during the afternoon. The ladies of the Baptist church will hold a food sale at Stokley's Pharmacy on Saturday afternoon beginning at 2 o'clock. The Girl Scouts will hold a food sale at Sidel's Market from ten until four on Saturday February 2. The Parent Teachers Association will meet in the school auditorium at 7 30 on Tuesday evening. A program will be presented and refreshments will be served during the social hour. G R Galloway who has been suffering from blood poisoning in his hand is recovering and is again able to be out.

The Ladies of the Baptist Church Stokley’s Pharmacy Girl Scouts Sidel’s Market Parent-Teachers’ Association G. R. Galloway

Notable Guests at Lakeside Inn This Week

Guests at the Lakeside Inn include Samuel Gibson and daughter Rebecca from Pattison New Jersey. Also present are Miss Nellie Finley of Oak Park Illinois Howard Walton of Jenkintown Pennsylvania Wallace Van Ness of Pattison New Jersey Mr and Mrs J B Coleman and daughter from Toronto Canada Mr and Mrs Austin Newcomb of Kingston New York and Mrs Emma Hawley and Miss Jessie Hurd of Bridgeport Connecticut.

Lakeside Inn Samuel Gibson Rebecca Gibson Pattison N. J Nellie Finley Oak Park Howard Walton Jenkintown Wallace van Ness J. B. Coleman Toronto Canada Austin Newcomb Kingston N. Y Emma Hawley Jesssie Hurd Bridgeport Conn

Bonham Banker Visits First National Bank in Eustis

Col J C Saunders banker from Bonham Texas and G D Jackson director called at the First National Bank accompanied by Vice President White. Col and Mrs Saunders are guests of Mr and Mrs Jackson in Eustis. Saunders noted as a prominent cotton mill man in Texas.

Col J. C. Saunders Bonham, Texas First National Bank G. D. Jackson Mrs. Saunders Mrs. Jackson Eustis Col. Saunders Texas White

Church Announcements with Speaker and Services

D B Spencer pastor leads a Sunday school at 10 am with a guest speaker Mr Gabriel who worked in the Near East. Morning worship at 11 am and Christian Endeavor marks its 48th birthday at 7 pm. Midweek service Wednesday 7 30 pm.

D. B. Spencer Gabriel Near East Christian Endeavor

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Enefit DN. T. Nicholson Mrs. Parfitt Baptist Tabernacle First Church OF Christ John Hazelwood Milwaukee, Wis Zarah Huddloff Madison, Wis Adam Hazelwood Arthur Frothingham Nan Reynolds Tarrytown Earl Pierce Leamington Ontario A. Orton Marie Baumgardner Mrs. Pierce Florida A. J. Shapcott John Levy Clarence Olsen Chicago, Ill Robert and John Heist Lake Jem William A. Parfitt New Milford, Conn F. G. MacMahon Ruth Butts Ninth Avenue J. D. Secor E. B. Allen D. W. Heist L. M. Brown Meadville Samuel Trace Mr. Brown California A. M. Gaskill Oak Park, Ill Lester McAllister Frank Pebbles Mr. Grable Ralph ‘ Skillen D. V. Heist Mount Plymouth Club Mount Plymouth Fla C. B. Squire Cannondale, Conn Tremain Court Helen Gallimore Cleveland Ohio Carl Graves SDAYS Orlando Greer’s Society Johnny J Jones Central Florida Orlando, Florida First State Bank Eustis, Lake County Fountain Inn Corner U. S. & Municipal Bonds Call Loans N. Y Methodist Episcopal A. m
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