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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1928

Page

4

Driggus Weds Bert Dwelley in Florida Ceremony

Miss Minnie Driggus and Robert Dwelley were married Thursday morning at the Tavares Congregational parsonage. Rev Fred Marsh officiated in a small ceremony attended by relatives. The bride wore white crepe and pearl necklace, and the couple plans to reside in Tangerine after an extended trip through New England.

Minnie Driggus Robert Dwelley Tavares Fred Marsh New England States

McDowells Host Bridge Party Weekend

Mr and Mrs Fred McDowell hosted a buffet supper and bridge at their home on Monday evening. High scores went to Mrs R N White and A C Quixley with prizes. consolation awards to Mr and Mrs J G LaDue. Attending were A C Quixley J G LaDue F G MacMahon and others including Mrs George Zell Mrs Walter Parfitt Mrs Estella Clark Mrs R N White and George Abele.

Fred McDowell R. N. White A. C. Quixley J. G. LaDue

Mrs Tayler Making European Tour

Friends of Mrs. Isabella Tayler announce her voyage from New York on June 30 aboard the U S Lina for a European tour this summer. The party will visit Italy France England Scotland Norway Sweden and other sights. Mrs Tayler of Brookline is sister to Mrs Ernest Martin and Miss Fanny Noonan and has spent winters in this city.

Isabella Tayler Mount Dora Ew York U. S Lana Europe Italy France England Scotland Norway Sweden Taylor Brookline Ernest Martin Fanny Noonan

Three Hostesses Give Lovely Party

Mrs. George Zell Mrs. Walter Parfitt and Mr. and Mrs. F G MacMahon hosted an enjoyable season party on Thursday evening at their home. A buffet supper and bridge games filled the evening with attractive table settings, cut flowers, and prizes awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Fred McDowell and Mrs. George Those.

Legion Fish Fry At Trimble Park Draws Sixty Attendees

The American Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary hosted the second fish fry at Trimble Park on Friday evening with about sixty members and friends in attendance. Tables offered fried fish biscuits salads cake and coffee in a summer series held last Friday of each month, described as a rare treat for non attenders.

American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Trimble Park

W C T U Meeting At Mrs Baker Home

The Lake District Conference report from Eustis on May 8 was read. Mrs Pray gave an interesting talk on motherhood and papers were reviewed. A August picnic and a Young People's branch were proposed with Miss Bellamy as organizer if possible. Eleven members attended and a 65 cent collection was taken.

Miss Bellamy

Miss Betty West Attends NEA Meeting in Minneapolis

Miss Betty West is in Minneapolis attending a meeting of the National Educational Association. Mr and Mrs W L Hinson of Orlando were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs A B Altizer.

Betty West Minneapolis The Teachers’ National Educational Association W. L. Hinson Orlando A. B. Altizer

Local residents enjoy the Fourth of July

Mr and Mrs E E Truskett spent the fourth at Daytona Beach. E V Cartledge recovering from illness plans hospital treatment in Atlanta. Mr and Mrs H W Banks sail to Winchester New Hampshire for the coming months. George Lamoreux drove to Vero Beach. Rosalie Brantley returned from a month in Asheville. Mr and Mrs P G Marine guests of C J Helms. W J Gorman returned to Mount Dora. Harry Backus fished at Boca Grande. Charles Edgerton back from months in Philadelphia. Mrs J C Helms to host bridge Monday. Mrs Ernest Chamberlain at Gainesville summer school spent the fourth at home. F S Varney at Ocala for Paragraphers meeting. J J West back from business trip to Jacksonville.

Mrs E. E. Truskett Daytona Beach Ernest Chamberlain Gainesville

Church Notices and Sunday Schedule

A church announces 10 a m Sunday School 11 a m Junior Christian Endeavor 7 p m Senior Christian Endeavor The subject What Can We Do to Help Improve Our Community Rosa Belle Little and Ruth Sherman lead the meeting.

Junior Christian Endeavor Rosa Belle Little Ruth Sherman

Continuation on Rare Coffee Found in Lake County

The article notes Lake County researchers identify wild coffee plants using the Botanic Cyclopedia and request seeds for confirmation. Observations reveal a pattern where dormant transplants died when moved in winter but survived when moved during full leaf and blooming, suggesting fragile propagation. The writer likens nature to political parties in its contradictions.

Sulzerni Botanic Cyclopedia Lake County Agricultural Department Washington United States Frank Weidman Mr. Gardner

Browsin Round TIRES and Local Buys Flit Through Mount Dora

Tex Haygood promotes Goodyear tires for any car while Bill Wingler shows a Hupp. Building Facts highlights Mount Dora Lumber banking deposits exceed 710000. Grapes move from Montverde to carload buyers as Dickinson and Truskett invite vineyard tours during shipping season. Ferran’s Midsummer Sale in Eustis offers wide bargains. A. J. Waltz touts cash deals at Builder's Supply. Powell Studio of Eustis installs new developing equipment with eight hour service daily. Values rise at Hilltop Motors with Valuebilt used cars. Frock Frill Beauty Shoppe advertises permanent for 7.50. Willow Fur niture arrives at Rehbaum Crane's with price cuts. Mosteller Bros. Crosley Jewel Box radio teased along with Firestone tires. Quixley foresees Lake Shore Drive growth. Pyrex Wear offered at Mount Dora Hardware for 5.15. Frank Rehbaum praised as traffic cop after a recent fire. Summer bachelors get a hint as Larkey’s alarm clocks available. Charlie Moorhead links ice with health. Nuf Sed.

Foes In A Heated Altercation Suspend Play

Blows drew blood as Cowart and Osborne tangled and a free for all ensued. A Umatilla fan kicked Cowart while Frank Drake from Mount Dora intervened. Umpire Chico Peral initially banished Wilson and Brock but rescinded the ruling after managers requested, and the game resumed.

Cowart Osborne Umatilla Frank Drake Mount Dora Drake Chico Peral Wilson Brock

Ocoee Wins In Eleven Innings In Erratic Burlesque Game

Ocoee and Mount Dora battled to an 11th inning finish with Tyner driving in the deciding run after a wild sequence. Errors and misplays marked the late innings as fans complained about management and lack of pep, while coach Stokes faced calls to streamline team direction.

Ocoee Minor Hale Porcher Mills Phillips Averitt Tomyns Grant Adkins Tyner Pounds Reid Cooley Tom Pike Haygood Ball Club Stokes Sam Hill

Adkins Faces Heavy Load After Georgia Preacher Exit

The team loses its second pitcher leaving Adkins to shoulder two games weekly. The manager defends Eddie Stokes amid criticism, noting Stokes lacks desire to gamble and remains integral to the outfit despite recent upheaval.

Charley Adkins Georgia Miller Huggins Babe Ruth Eddie Stokes Eddie Gambol

Also Mentioned on This Page

Iss Driggus Wedsbert Marion Abele McDowells Mrs. Tayler George Zell Walter Parfitt F. G. MacMahon George Abele Gertrude Thorne Estella Clark Mary McDonnell Charles Edgerton Legion W.C.T.U Florida United States Bonds County and Municipal Bonds State of Florida County of Lake F. McDowell F. McCdowell Mary M. True H. C. Duncan J. P. Donnelly M. V. Simpson Directors E. V. Cartledge Atlanta H. W. Banks Winchester N. H George Lamoreux Vero Beach Rosalie Brantley Asheville North Carolina W. J. Gorman Harry Backus Boca Grande Philadelphia J. C. Helms Bridge F. S. Varney Ocala Paragraphers J. J. West Jacksonville Tex Haygood Goodyear Tex Bill Wingler Mount Dora Lumber Company Montverde Dickson & Truskett Ferran Eustis Coleman A. J. Waltz Powell Hilltop Motors Rehbaum & Crane S. Fletcher Mosteller Bros Crosley Jewel Box Firestone Quixley Lake Shore Drive Frank Rehbaum Larkey Charlie Moorhead Frank Golf Links East Apopka West Canada T.M. Reg U.S Mt.Dora Mt. Dora Frock & Frill Beauty Carolyn McMurray the Bank of
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