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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1928

Page

4

Orlando Couple Host Surprise Shower for Eva Davis

Mr and Mrs A E Davis hosted a buffet luncheon at home on Sunday for their daughter Eva Davis who is training at Orange General Hospital after a Daytona trip. She will leave Orlando August 1 for Detroit Michigan to work at Children s Hospital four months then proceed to Pilani for contagious diseases training three months before returning to Bethe Orlando hospital for her senior year. Guests included H Overhiser family Cole Risley Streeton and others.

A. E. Davis Hir Eva Orange General Hospital Daytona 'On Miss Davis Orlando Pout Dell, Mich Children’s Hospital Pilani Bethe Orlando Hospital Carl Risley George Ooth Hilda Streeton Cecilie Mrs. Albee Orlando

Two Hostesses Host Bridge Party at Home

Miss Rosalie Brantley and Miss Arion Abele entertained at the home of the latter Friday evening. Three tables were used for the players and prizes were awarded to Miss Marjorie McMir Miss Margaret White and Mary Watson after the usual progressions.

Rosalie Brantley Arion Abele Marjorie McMir Margaret White Mary Watson Florence Wards Dorothy Eath Eleanor Heath Marcia Cornish Thelma Lillian Rice Marjorie McMichael Frances Bloodgood Ada Ham

Miss Connor Weds William Shank

Surprise announcement reports the marriage of Miss Dorothy Connor of Lake Jem and William Shank of Clermont at the Presbyterian church in Orlando on Saturday afternoon. After a brief wedding trip they will reside in Clermont.

Dorothy Ownor Lake Jem William Lank Clermont Presbyterianch Orlando

Pworth League Plans Services at Methodist Church

During Dr. J. H. Ider's vacation the Pworth League will hold services at the Methodist church Sunday evening. The program includes organ prelude, call to worship, Gloria Patri, hymns Jesus Calls Us and Jesus Saviour Pilot, scripture reading Matthew 18 1 17 by Jessie Cooper, prayers, collection, and addresses by Pete White Eleanor Wells Shirley and others on topics from Adventures of Dr. Grenfell to World War experiences and life in great waters.

J. H. Ider Pworth League Methodist Church Onunday Jeanette Pike Jesus Jessie Cooper Dr. Grenfell Pete ‘White Eleanor Wells New Ventures Shirley

Mrs. McDowell Hosts Bridge Afternoon

Mrs. Fred McDowell hosted a bridge gathering at her home on Tuesday afternoon. Two tables of players enjoyed progressions with Estella Clark and Fannie Noonan winning high and low scores. Tea featured salad and cake for guests including Ers. Martin, Noonan, Thorne, McDonnell, LaDue, White, and Quixley.

Fred McDowell Estella Clark Fannie Noonan McDowell Ernest Martin Gertrude Thorne Mary McDonnell R. N. White J. G. LaDue A. C. Quixley

Epworth League Members Picnic At Wekiwa Springs

Several carloads of Epworth League members from the Methodist church traveled to Wekiwa Springs on Friday afternoon. They enjoyed a swim a bountiful picnic supper and an evening of singing and fellowship. About twenty-five members attended and the event was declared a great success by president Daniel Bishop and vice president John Tuttle.

Epworth League of the Methodist Church Wekiwa Springs Daniel Bishop John Tuttle

Bridge Club Meets With Mrs White

Mrs R N White hosted the Thursday morning bridge luncheon at her home. Two tables played with Mrs H W Willett and Mrs J G LaDue winning prizes. A luncheon followed. The club will meet this week at Mrs Estella Clark's home.

R. N. White H. W. Willett J. G. LaDue Estella Clark

Surprise Party Honors Harry Clark Birthday

Mrs. Estella Clark hosted a surprise party at her home on Tuesday evening for her son Harry who turned eighteen. The gathering featured bridge and dancing with refreshments, and guests included Kathleen Galloway Jeannette Pike Georgia Kirby Esther Faulkner Robert White J G Ray John Tuttle Sam Simpson and Derwood Sellers of Eustis.

Estella Clark Harry Kathleen Galloway Jeannette Pike Georgia Kirby Esther Faulkner Robert White J. G. Ray John Tuttle Sam Simpson Derwood Sellers Eustis

Church Notices Sunday School and Endeavor Session

Church notices announce a 10 a.m. Sunday School and a 7 p.m. Christian Endeavor meeting led by Mrs. Elizabeth Evans. The subject is Keeping Fit Physically, Mentally, Spiritually.

Christian Endeavor Elizabeth Evans

Church Schedule for Sunday July 22

Sunday School begins at 10 a m led by Mr Nimnick. Morning worship and sermon by Dr Fuller at 11 a m. Evening service is not held but at 7 30 pm the Epworth League conducts an interesting service in the church auditorium inviting the public.

Nimnicht Fuller Epworth League

Eckholdts Vacation to Daytona Beach

Mr and Mrs H A Eckholdt left Friday for Daytona Beach to spend two weeks on vacation. Charles Edgerton, after a two week stay in Mount Dora, has returned to Philadelphia.

Charles Edgerton Mount Dora Philadelphia

Mount Dora Residents Plan Summer Travel and Visits

Local residents depart for northern states and distant cities for vacations. Pettit of Baldwin Piano visits Mount Dora and operates Dayton Beach ware rooms. Several families plan trips to Georgia, North Carolina, New Hampshire, and other destinations.

Visit Ends as Stuart Family Says Goodbye

Mr and Mrs George Stuart and their sons George Jr and Bobby have completed a week long visit with Miss Nancy Stuart and left Mount Dora to return home in Gran.

George Stuart George Jr Bobby Nancy Stuart Mount Dora Gran

Residents tour stops including Brooksville visit

Ville, Ohio travelers plan a route stopping in North Carolina and Washington, D C. Mrs. H W Blunt and Mrs. H A Harrold spent Thursday in Brooksville visiting Mrs. Harrold's sister Mrs J A Franklin.

H. W. Blunt H. A. Harrold Brooksville

Mount Dora Residents Return from Kansas Vacation

Mrs. P. W. Turrentine has returned from a three weeks vacation spent with relatives in Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. J. Rushing left on Saturday for Statesboro Georgia where they will spend two weeks. A number of Mount Dora residents enjoyed Mount Dora Day at the Eustis Theater on Monday.

O. J. Bean Annie Church Iowa J. E. Rice Frances Thelma Lillian Howard Georgia A. P. Sidel Marguerite Bloomdale Ohio C. C. Bower Jacksonville Royalston, Mass R. W. Dickson Robert North University of Virginia Jeanette. Dickson Washington, D. C Sewickley,Pa L. L. King Ava King DeLand Daily Vacation Bible School Kan J. Rushing Statesboro, Ga Mount Dora Eustis Theater

Birth Announcement for Wilkinson Son in Mount Dora

Mr and Mrs Jack Wilkinson celebrate the birth of a son born Sunday night Both mother and baby are reported to be doing nicely Mr and Mrs John Finzel departed Wednesday for Whitehouse Ohio and will return to Mount Dora about September 1 Frank J Fowler has come back to the city after time at his Mount Kisco New York home William Banko has returned to Mount Dora after spending several months in New York

Jack Wilkinson John Finzel Whitehouse Ohio Mount Dora Frank J. Fowler Mount Kisco N. Y William Banko New York

Eustis merchants offer wide bargains and theater incentives

Eustis dealers advertise sales across the town from rubber hoses at 4.95 to ice tea sets for 1.98. Piggly Wiggly promotes beef roast at 18 cents per pound and theater tickets for shoppers at Eustis Theater. Local figures promote goods from Furnishings to grapes with expert tradesmen featured.

Eustis Hardware and Furniture Company

Umatilla Theater Reopens Under Jimmie Unger Management

The Umatilla Theater is reopened under long time Eustis Theater figure Jimmie Unger. The new management promises expert handling, quality pictures, and music to entertain patrons.

Umatilla Theater Jimmie Unger Eustis Theater

Merry Signs and Chambray Play Suit Sale

Ima Customer teases bargains while M B Little announces a Chambray play suit sale for children set for July 21. Quixley stock lists promise wide availability and value for any pocket book. Bank of Mount Dora assures courteous treatment and attentive service to customers.

Ima M. B. Little Bank of Mount Dora

Mosteller Bros Garage Oddities and Acquaint Week Tips

A humorous sketch teases Ernest and Andrew Mosteller of Mosteller Bros Garage naming them great describers and manly substitutes. The piece hints at a future exposé and notes Eustis Acquaintance Week July 16 to 21 with local merchants offering bargains including a 2%-quart aluminum pitcher for 49 cents and Story Bros fresh vegetables and fruits with extra fine green goods available Friday and Saturday.

Ernest Paul Mosteller Andrew James Mosteller Mosteller Bros. Garage Mosteller Teller Ernest Paul Brother Ernie Crosley Andrew James Webster Andy Ernie Coolidge Eustis Story Bros

Miller Offers Gold Band Cups and Rogers Silver at $1

A. D. & C. D. Miller advertise gold band cups and saucers and Rogers silverware priced at one dollar each. The notice emphasizes attractive values and bargain pricing for these items.

A. D C. D. Miller Rogers

Economical shopper lists buys at M B Little’s five cent sale

Customer writes of purchasing crepe de chine and voile at the five cent sale, noting baby clothing needs and planned purchases. She mentions quantities and totals, plus upcoming sale on children’s booksuits at 90c and adds plans for colored slips from a ahead of time, signing as Adv. I ma Kustomer.

Cornelia M. B. Little’s BRAY Sonny

Service Garage Sells Goodyear and Hop Items

Sidel highlights that Tex Haygood may be away but the Service Garage can still offer Goodyear tires and a new Hop. The note emphasizes continued sales regardless of absence and points to reliable service.

Tex” Haygood

Meat quality brag at Sidel’s Market sparks pride

A. P. touts Sidel’s Market as offering the best meats, claiming no dinner is complete without meat and stressing the store’s pride in quality.

Sidel’s A. P

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Marion Abele Miss Connor William Shank Bridge League Wekiwa Bridge Club Harry Clark Methodist Episcopal H. A. Eckholdt Daytona Beach Ralph L. Pettit Baldwin Piano Company Cincinnati Mr. Pettit Baldwin Daytong Beach J. R. Jones L. P. Jones Atlanta, Ga Miss Jewell Boydston Miss Frances Bloodgood Congregational Church J. B. Griswold Charles E. Dickerman Mr. Dickerman Concord N.H Frances Harvey Hendersonville N. C Marjorie Colson Camp Smokalee J. H. Elder Fitzgerald, Ga Atlanta Waynesville N.C Marjorie ‘McMichael of Windermere P. W. Turrentine Sas Ferran’s Palm Pharmacy Brady’s P. J. Lowrie Co Gray Queen City Brown Fisk A. J W.E Citizens League Gudgeon General Electrics First National Bank Lake County Truskett Coleman’s Merry Quixley H. R. P. Miller Fountain Inn Gardens Sidel The Golden Triangle Cleaners Magnolia Ave Western Union Eustis, Fla Coleman American Bakeries Company Golden Triangle Cleaners Sylvan Shores MT. Dora Hale & White Jurx Firestone Micos Mosteller Bros 4Th and Baker Street
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