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Newspaper

Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1932

Page

4

Baseball Recap From Local Games At Umatilla Mount Dora

The report covers multiple innings with Umatilla Mount Dora and related players. Highlights include Straker Powers and Turner driving in runs, Kenney and Hale noted in fielding plays, and final lines showing three up three down in an ending. The piece names players Holton Brantley Stevenson Dooley and others as part of the day’s action.

Kangaroo Kenney Pike C. Brantley Hente Brown Ray Turner Stevenson Umatilla Holton Straker Powers C. Brantley Osborne Hale McCown T. Cooley Epps Michael Mount Dora Mc. Cown Morris Eckholdt Pops C.C” Dooley Battle Dooley C.C

Social Women Auxiliary Joins Honey Club Meetings

The Woman's Auxiliary met Friday at Miss Louise Newhall's Fifth Avenue home. They will henceforth share the same meeting time as the Club, with the next gathering set for Friday evening July 22.

Honey-for-Governor Club Louise Newhall Fifth Avenue

Harold Blunt's Third Birthday Celebrated At Party

Mrs. H. W. Blunt hosted a Monday party for her son Harold's birthday. Guests included Freddie McDowell Estella McDowell Ruth Risley and Pomona Davidson with ice cream and cake served after games.

Delta Pakka Kard Klub entertained at Mrs Boxell home

The Delta Pakka Kard Klub members were entertained at the home of Mrs Dale Boxell on Tuesday afternoon. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Raymond Daniells Mrs Frank Drake and Mrs H D Overhiser. A salad course was served by the hostess.

Delta Pakka Kard Klub Dale Boxell Raymond Daniells Frank Drake H. D. Overhiser

Bridge Club Hosts Prize Event at Mrs E McDowell Home

Mrs E McDowell hosted her contract bridge club on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs William Lofroos won the high score prize, with guests including Mrs L B The baud Mrs Edward Jacques Mrs Frederick MacMahon Mrs H Merrick Mrs Fletcher Crane and Miss Edith Wentworth.

E. McDowell William Lofroos L. B. Thebaud Edward Jacques Frederick MacMahon H. Merrick Fletcher Crane Edith Wentworth

The King's Daughters Meet at Mrs Keller Home

The King's Daughters gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. George Keller's home for a business session and social hour. A salad course was served by the hostess with assistance from Miss Jean Cochran. The July 26 meeting will be at Mrs. Frank Griffiths 136 Ninth Avenue with Mrs. H D Overhiser as joint hostess.

George Keller Jean Cochran Frank Griffiths Ninth Avenue H. D. Overhiser

Porch Tea At Miss Stuart’s Home Hears Gentlefolk

Miss Nancy Jane Stuart hosted a Thursday porch tea at her home with supper and an evening of social conversation. Guests included Mrs. H W Harlowe, Mrs. Jane Wolfert, and the Misses Carrie True Mary True Mary Dyson and Betty West.

Nancy Jane Stuart H. W. Harlowe Jane Wolfert Carrie Mary True Mary Dyson Betty West

Tavares Individual Batting Averages First Half

Team batting average stands at .239. Those who played in two games or fewer are listed among the early season batting averages for Tavares, courtesy of Bowman E. Pace.

Tavares

Fishes Like Macarons Cited as Worm Substitute

A bulletin from the American Game Association warns the machine age threatens worm-based fishing. It suggests breaking macaroni into short lengths and cooking until firm, then using as bait for channel cat white perch buffalo carp and suckers described as liking it.

The American Game Association

Portland Is Only Oregon City Over Two Hundred Thousand

Portland remains the sole Oregon city surpassing 200000 residents with a total population of 301000 advancing as the state’s largest urban center.

Portland Oregon City

Ladies Aid Patriotic Tea at Mrs Grant Cowles Home

The regular porch party by the Ladies Aid of the Community Church will be held Friday at 3 PM July 15 at 1232 McDonald Street. Mrs Grant Cowles hosts with Mrs H S Masten assisting. all congregation ladies are invited.

Ladies Aid of the Grant Cowles McDonald Street

Afternoon Bridge Party at Miss Gladys Simpson’s

Miss Gladys Simpson hosted a two table bridge party at her Sylvan Shores home last Wednesday afternoon.

Gladys Simpson Sylvan Shores

Mrs Johnnie Mae Stanley Wins High Score Prize

The prize for high score was awarded to Miss Johnnie Mae Stanley. Delicious ice cream and cake were served by the hostess. Guests included Misses Jeanette Pike Abby Jo Rhoda Simpson Frances Sadler Dean Pinkston Johnnie Mae Stanley and Georgia Kirby.

Ternoon Johnnie Mae Stanley Jeanette Pike Abby Jo Rhoda Simpson Frances Sadler Dean Pinkston Georgia Kirby

Birthday Surprise Parties Mark Nettie Lewis Birthday

On July 11 Mrs. Nettie Lewis of Eustis and formerly Mount Dora was surprised with multiple visits by friends. Guests arrived about 3 p.m. with cake and punch, followed by a second party from her Sunday school class with ice cream and cakes, and an evening gathering with gifts and refreshments.

Nettie Lewis Eustis Mount Dora

Pythian Sisters Observe Eleventh Anniversary

The Pythian Sisters Mount Dora Temple No. 12 held a Monday meeting to mark its 11th anniversary. A member’s daughter dressed as a Fairy presented each charter member with a souvenir. Eustis talent performed with Juliet Smith Annie McGough Ada Griffin Montie Griffin in charge.

Mount Dora Temple No. 12 Eustis Talent Juliet T. Smith Annie McGough Ada Griffin Montie Griffin

Local residents and visitors listed for summer travels and visits

Personal notes recount motor trips and visits across Florida and nearby states. Mentions include J. G. Ray Jr. in Jacksonville, Miss Marie Slack in DeLand, Hinton family in Largo, Bouterse family in Lake Gem and Winter Park, Truskett and Ann Blake to New York, Blalock returning to Arlington Ga, White’s Hartford trip, Ryan to Hendersonville, Beatrice Jewett to Auburndale Mass, and various motorists touring Lakeland and Tampa. Community Church summer schedule changes noted.

Morley Party Attends Betrothed Bride near Truskett

Mr and Mrs. N. W. Morley and Frank Morley traveled from Jacksonville Friday evening to visit Miss Betty Conkling, who wed last week, with E. E. Truskett and Miss Ann noted in attendance.

N. W. Morley

Simpson Family Plans Daytona Trip

Mr and Mrs W C Simpson and family of Seneca and Greenville South Carolina are traveling to Daytona during their stay here.

Stolls Return From Visit. Relatives Hosting In Kissimmee

Mr and Mrs J H Stoll came back Saturday night to Kissimmee after a two week visit with Mr and Mrs Jack Stoll and family. Jack Stoll recently moved to the J J West bungalow on Grandview street. Mrs Catherine Lewis and Miss Margaret Lewis returned Saturday from Winter Park where they were guests of Mr and Mrs Arthur Lewis and family. Helen Lewis accompanied them and will stay a few weeks.

J. H. Stoll Kissimmee Jack Stoll J. J. West Grandview Street Catherine Lewis Margaret Lewis Winter Park Arthur Lewis Helen Lewis Ollie Williamson Jacksonville Mr. Williamson Juddie Williamson Kathryn Martha Williamson

Residents and visitors share Mount Dora week in notes

Mrs Fletcher Crane and her sons Gladys Irene with Mr D Gorham returned Sunday from the beach where they spent the past week. Several families and guests visit Mount Dora including Miss Eleanor Shaw and Dr H G Shaw of Gainesville. Christian Endeavorers of Community Church held a patriotic service led by Jean Smith and Barbara Hopecraft. Next Sunday they will hear reports from the Hollywood Christian Endeavor Convention with Flora Morley as leader.

Fletcher Crane Gladys Irene D. Gorham Messrs George Coffin Eleanor G. Shaw H. G. Shaw Gainesville Florida Mount Dora Miss Shaw College of Agriculture J. J West Fifth Avenue Grandview Christian Endeavorers Community Church Jean Smith Barbara Hopecraft Hollywood Christian Endeavor Convention Flora Morley

Tax Deed Application Notice for Lot 4 Block 24 Astor

C A Lawton holder of Tax Certificate 1413 dated July 7 1930 has filed for a tax deed. The property in Lake County Florida Lot 4 Block 24 Astor currently assessed to Andrew Konda. Tax deed will issue on August 15 1932 unless redeemed. Official signature dated July 11 1932.

C. A. Lawton A. D Lake County Florida Astor Andrew Konda

Communication about a Topic weekly subscription

Mrs Keller receives a post office money order to cover a year’s subscription to the Topic. The writer notes the weekly issue arrives promptly and recalls a Christmas card mailed in 1921 that never reached Brooklyn until May 1932, expressing hope the mails won’t slow down.

W. Otis Hall

Ware outlines new taxation plan for county and city debt

Leesburg banker G G Ware proposes a plan to amortize bonds issued for road construction and city debts via levies on motor fuel and general sales taxes. Revenues would pay local indebtedness, fund Tallahassee agencies, and support roads while real estate taxes shift to county debt and schools. Farmers would avoid gasoline and sales taxes under this system.

G. G. Ware Leesburg Florida Grower Tallahassee Ware Leesburg First National Bank Florida Atlantic Reserve Bank

Youll Never Have a Better Chance 1932 Speech Teaser

A fragmentary line proclaims a 1932 opportunity that promises bold action despite a low mood. The snippet hints at a political or motivational appeal urging decisive choices in that year.

Prosperity versus effort and a Florida estate notice

The text argues prosperity breeds laxity and urges thinkers to implement better methods. It then reports in the Lake County circuit court the estate of Osmer L Callahan deceased with co administrators J White and Daniel H Op required to file all claims by August 8 1932. The Mount Dora Topic is named as the official publication for four weekly notices starting July 7 1932.

Circuit Court OF Ete Florida Lake County Osmer L. Callahan Osmer L Sul E State J. White Daniel H. OP Ins Olmier L Mount Dora A. D J. C. B. Koonce Geo. J. Dykes Grace Hawthorne

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