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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1939

Page

5

Baptist Choir Social At Leta Brantley Home

Members of the Baptist choir gathered Tuesday evening at Miss Leta Brantley’s home. After practice, Mae Davis assisted in serving refreshments enjoyed by all. A picnic at Wekina Springs Saturday featured Miss Mabel Richards hosting for visitor Sarah Elizabeth McCoy with guests Mrs. Alan Grant and Alan Jr. of Cleveland, Ohio, Miss Stuart, and the guest of honor.

Baptist Choir Leta Brantley Mae Davis Mabel Richards Wekina Springs Sarah Elizabeth McCoy Nancy Stuart Alan Grant Alan, Jr Cleveland Ohio Stuart

Baptist Young People Beach Picnic at Daytona Beach

A group of Baptist young people gathered at Daytona Beach last Thursday. Attendees included Virginia Chapman Leta Brantley Hazel Edwards Joyce Thompson Margaret Bruner Florine Lotz Bill Stokley Damond Chalker Jerald Drawdy Carswell Thompson Glenn Evans of Eustis and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Thompson.

Daytona Beach Virginia ,Chapman Leta Brantley Hazel Edwards Joyce Thompson Margaret Bruner Floryne Bette Lotz Bill Stokley Damond Chalker Jerald Drawdy Carswell Thompson Glenn Evans Eustis Albert Thompson

Mount Dora Home Demonstration Club Meeting Report

The Mount Dora Home Demonstration Club met July 12 in the Community Building. After a brief business session Mrs Miller demonstrated yeast clover rolls, which were enjoyed after baking. Mrs T J Storer of 331 North Clayton Street will host this afternoon.

Mount Dora

Monthly Work Day With Covered Dish Supper

An invitation sets noon on July 20 for a monthly work day followed by a covered dish supper. Attendees are asked to bring dishes as well as knives forks spoons and related eating utensils.

Smiths Host Biweekly Card Club In Sylvan Shores

Mr and Mrs J M Smith hosted their card club at their Sylvan Shores home last Wednesday night. The regulars include Mr and Mrs Turner Simpson Nutter Vincent and Overhiser with Grady Simpson and Turner high scorers for the meeting. Next week Mr and Mrs Turner will entertain the group.

J. M. Smith Sylvan Shores Smith J. M. Turner Grady Simpson Ed Nutter W. A. Vincent H. W. Overhiser Turner

Progressive Birthday Dinner for Miss Martha Fenn

A progressive dinner celebrated Miss Martha Fenn's birthday across three homes. The first course at Miss Fenn's, second at Miss Flora Morley's, final at Mrs. S. S. Sadler Jr.'s Tangerine home. Attendees included Miss Morley, Miss Betty Ogle, Miss Peggy Champ, the Sadlers, Cecil Parker, Billy Stewart, Lem Downs, Leon B. Cheek Jr., Edward Brooks, and Sam Swiger.

Martha Fenn

Mrs S S Sadler Jr Honored At Bridge Luncheon

Mrs Alfred Rehbaum Jr and Mrs Millard Reid hosted a luncheon bridge for Mrs S S Sadler Jr a recent bride. Prizes went to Mrs Cecil Collins and Miss Jeannette Brandon. Guests included Mrs S S Sadler Jr Mrs Evan Henry Mrs David Simpson Jr Mrs Henry Land Mrs Cecil Collins Miss Mary Joyce Moorhead Miss Francis Sadler Miss Carolyn Kennedy Miss Martha Fenn and Miss Jeannette Brandon from Columbus Georgia and Tampa.

S. S. Sadler, JR Alfred Rehbaum, Jr Millard Reid Sadler Cecil Collins Jeannette Brandon Evan Henry David Simpson, Jr Henry Land

Dorne Young Couple Wed in Intimate Florida Ceremony

Mrs Mildred Young daughter of E J and Mrs Young DeLand and Mr William H Dorne Mount Dora were married at noon Sunday July 16 at the bride's home in Pierson officiated by Dr Young. Immediate family attended as the couple planned a short motor trip and temporary home at Hilltop Service Station in Mount Dora with Patricia joining later.

Mount Dora Hilltop

Miss Mary Elizabeth Simpson and Howard Simpson Return from Coldwater

Personal note reports Miss Mary Elizabeth Simpson and Mr Howard Simpson returning last week after visiting Coldwater Kansas with family and friends in attendance.

Mary Elizabeth Simpson Howard Simpson Coldwater Kansas

Mount Dora Area Residents Plan Summer Trips and Training

A long list of residents and visitors details summer travels and getaways. Families including the Risleys O Hara and Jerues visit Daytona Beach and other coastal towns while others sail to Auburn New York and Waynesville North Carolina for camps and stays. Some plan trips to Wisconsin Indiana Illinois Michigan and Virginia with relatives and training.

Syphilis Treatment Advise From University Expert

Dr. John H. Stokes of the University of Pennsylvania says repeat spinal fluid exams between months six and twelve during syphilis treatment to detect nervous involvement and prevent blindness or insanity. He stresses notifying partners, testing, and that lengthy treatment greatly reduces infectiousness, with careful guidance on marriage and pregnancy. Community thanks are given to Harold Wilson, Mr. J. W. Seckinger, and Chief Story for clinic cooling and orderly operations.

John H. Stokes University of Pennsylvania U. S Stokes Harold Wilson J. W. Seckinger Chief Story Story

Remember the End by Agnes S Turnbull in Mount Dora Library notice

Book description highlights Alex Mackay’s rise from farm hand to coal and steel magnate in America with a central love story to Meggy. Praises Fortune magazine July issue. Library desk Reading Room features this title among several excellent magazines. Mount Dora Library Committee.

Agnes S. Turnbull Alex Mackay America Scotland Pennsylvania Alex Meggy Fortune Magazine Fortune Mount Dora

Marriage announced in Sorrento for Adelbert Lent and Ella Goodwin

Announcements from Sorrento report the marriage at the bride’s parents home in Coronado Beach on Sunday July 9 between Adelbert Lent and Ella Frances Goodwin. The couple left for a northern honeymoon and will reside at Mount Plymouth on August 1. Lent, a longtime Sorrento resident, owns citrus groves there. Mrs. Lent is a Montverde School graduate who has visited Sorrento often. A number of local residents and visitors are mentioned, including Antionette Mouliere of St. Petersburg as a guest, Louise Hawkins returning from New Jersey and New York events, the Woodhams and their daughter at Indian Rocks, Dixie Royal and family from Auburndale, Everett Wilcox from Miami with his mother, and a North Carolina visitor. The column closes with a wry note on marriage and male authority.

Adelbert Lent Ella Frances Goodwin Coronado Beach Sorrento Lent Mount Plymouth Mount Plymout City of New York Cape Cod Travis Woodham Indian Rocks Gulf Dixie Royal Little Sons Auburndale Everett Wilcox Miami Knight John Boydone

On Borrowed Time charms with warmth and Barrymore

The Eastis Sunday feature presents the film as a heart warming drama with humor and suspense. Lionel Barrymore delivers a perfect Gramp performance fighting Death to shield his grandson from an unscrupulous aunt, amid fishing scenes church humor and a fatal twist.

Lionel Barrymore Gramp Barrymore Pud Demetria Mr. Brink

Drivers License Law Explained in Florida State Brief

Statewide discussion prompts release of complete information by Asher Frank. The law takes effect August 1 with October 1 as the deadline for licenses. Applications must be notarized and filed via county judge, detailing driving history, sobriety, knowledge of traffic laws, and vision. Licenses expire October 1 annually and penalties include revocation or suspension for DUI, hit and run, habitual drunkenness, or bond forfeiture, with jail and fines possible for violations after suspension.

Asher Frank State Safety Council Frank Florida Glases

Death of John Washburn of Gray's Lake and Mount Dora

Word has been received of the death of Mr. John Washburn of Gray's Lake Illinois and Mount Dora Florida in the early morning hours Saturday July 1 at his Gray's Lake home. He had been ill since returning to his Michigan home from Mount Dora and was confined to bed but had seemed to improve. Mrs Washburn found him dead in his sleep the morning of the first. The many Mount Dora friends and winter visitors extend sympathy to Mrs Washburn in her bereavement.

John Washburn Gray’s Lake Ill Mount Dora Washburn Michigan Mrs. Washburn

Local official offers immediate fishing licenses

L A Tremain, located at 443 North Donnelly Avenue, has authority to issue fishing licenses and can deliver them on the spot, sparing applicants the need to travel to Tavares to obtain their licenses.

L. A

Lake County Fishing Topic Featured by Field and Stream

Florida fishing feature by John Forney Rudy highlights Lake County with a photo of an 8 lb bass feeding from Stanley Nelson’s hand at Eustis. Chamber of Commerce provides Lake County information and material for two more feature articles for other sports publications.

Lake County Florida John Forney Rudy Orlo Vista Stanley Nelson Eustis Rudy

Lake County Amateur Contest Set for July 27 at State Theatre

Several acts from Eustis Leesburg Tavares and Umatilla have signed up for the third annual Lake County Amateur Contest to be held at the State Theatre in Eustis July 27 at 8 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded to local winners, with six acts to be presented.

Eustis Leesburg Tavares Umatilla Lake County

Deputy Cassady Heads to Federal Police Training in Washington

R G Cassady a Lake County deputy sheriff and son of Sheriff B A Cassady has traveled to Washington for a three month FBI police training course. The program covers crime detection and general police work enhancing local law enforcement capabilities.

R. G. Cassady Lake County B. A. Cassady Washington Federal Bureau of Investigation Commerce

Talent audition offered by Florida recreation program

WDBO Orlando invites youths 14 plus to audition on Monday July 24 at 9:30 a.m. at the State Theatre. Sign up through the local Recreation Department for a chance to win an all expenses paid trip to the New York World's Fair, as part of the central Florida contest sponsored by the County Recreation Department.

WDBO Orlando

New Uniforms Aim to Replace Stripes for Florida Prisons

Florida announces new prison attire with white uniforms for regular inmates and light gray for trusties. Stripes to be eliminated for state road workers and disciplined prisoners, under a committee led by L. F. Chan, J. H. Dowling, and Nathan Mayo.

Florida L. F. Chanman Raiford J. H. Dowling State Road Department Nathan Mayo

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