Mount Dora ladies praise travel ties and bridge party notes
Miss Helen Merritt returned from a Canada trip preferring Mount Dora and remarking on friendly strangers. A Wednesday bridge party at Mrs. Adam Hazelwood featured prizes to Miss Helen Lemmert and Mrs. A N Johnson with luncheon and discussions on global and local topics. Local merchants’ ads were noted by the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Helen Merritt
Heath
Mount Dora
Florida
Adam Hazelwood
Helen Lemmert
A. N. Johnson
Picnic Supper at Rock Springs Honored Mr and Mrs Smith
Mr and Mrs William T Smith hosted a picnic supper last Thursday afternoon at Rock Springs. Attending with the Smiths were Mr and Mrs M V Simpson and Mr and Mrs Jack Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. T. Smith
Rock Springs
Picnic Honors Wells Family Before Vacation Trip
A large group of friends enjoyed a picnic supper at Rock Springs on Thursday in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Miller Wells and family who have left for a vacation. Swimming and a delicious picnic supper followed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Springs
Miller Wells
Local Mount Dora youths camp at Daytona Beach
A group of Mount Dora young people enjoy a camping party at Daytona Beach this week. The group includes Marie Slack Lorany Drawdy Dean Pinkston Raymond Perkins Robert Perkins Robert McMurray Charles Norris and Donald Slack. They are chaperoned by Mrs. A. M. Slack and Mrs. Carolyn McMurray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Daytona Beach
Marie Slack
Lorany Drawdy
Dean Pinkston
Raymond Perkins
Robert Perkins
Robert McMurray
Charles Norris
Donald Slack
A. M. Slack
Carolyn McMurray
M. W. Siegel
Frances Siegel
Dorothy Hopcraft
O. E. S. Benefit Party Hosts Noted Local Figures
The O. E. S. benefit party hosted by Mrs. R. N. White drew about thirty guests last Wednesday. Prizes were awarded to Mr. and Mrs. J. G. LaDue Judge J. L. Millard Mr. and Mrs. Eardley Wilmot Mrs. W. W. Heygood and Mr. Harold Coleman. Delicious refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. White
J. G. LaDue
J. L. Millard
Eardley Wilmot
W. W. Heygood
Harold Coleman
Ladies Aid Porch Party at Miss Fitch's Home
The Ladies Aid of Community church held a Friday afternoon porch party at Miss Sharlotte Fitch's home. Fifteen ladies attended with hostesses, assisted by Mrs. Jessie Butts. The event featured fancy work and guessing games, with sandwiches, cake, and punch served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Church
Sharlotte Fitch
Miss Fitch
Jessie Butts
King's Daughters Meet at Sanford for Social Evening
King's Daughters held a meeting in Sanford with Mrs. R. L. Hunter attending. a social hour followed the business session with refreshments served. The next gathering is set with Mrs. Anna Wasser on August 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters
Sanford
R. L. Hunter
Anna Wasser
King's Daughters Thank Donors for Clothing Response
The King's Daughters express gratitude for generous clothing donations received in reply to their recent appeal. The group notes the support will aid those in need and extends thanks to all who contributed.
Pleasant bridge evening at Kildare Lodge hosted by Mrs Mary McDonnell
A group of friends joined Mrs Mary McDonnell at her Kildare Lodge home Friday for a social bridge night. Guests included Mrs Mary Torrey and her niece Miss Edith Wentworth of DeKalb Ti, Dr and Mrs G L Hanscom, Mr and Mrs Eardley Wilmot, and Mrs Elizabeth Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McDonnell
Kildare Lodge
Bridge
Mary Torrey
Edith Wentworth
DeKalb, Ti
G. L. Hanscom
Eardley Wilmot
Elizabeth Evans
DeKalb, Ill
Miss Wentworth
Palm Beach
Birthday Party for James Patrick Turns Nine
A Monday afternoon gathering at Mr and Mrs Jack Patrick at Clayton street celebrated James Patrick turning nine. Guests included Almeda Dooley Sara Dooley Joan French David French Montel Morris Lloyd Morris Rheta Daniel Marjorie Daniel T J Collin Jr Buster Battle Wilton Adams. Cake from Colemans Bakery featured pink and white decoration and nine pink candles. Refreshments included punch ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Patrick
Clayton Street
James
Coleman’s
Monogram
Almeda Dooley
Sara Dooley
Joan French
David French
Montel Morris
Lloyd Morris
Rheta Daniel
Marjorie Daniel
T. J. Collin, Jr
Buster Battle
Wilton Adams
C. E. Moorhead
N. F. Dooley
Community Party Delights Local Social Circle
The Out-of-Door Club held a card party in the Community Building social rooms Friday night. Eleven tables participated with many tickets sold for nonattendees. prizes included a sofar pillow, a quart jar of preserved figs, handkerchiefs, a deck of cards, and a luncheon set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Hazelwood
J. G. Kirby
T. C. Jensen
R. N. White
W. E. Lackey
Ray Daniels
Winbish
Lakeview Pharmacy
J. L. Millard
Carrie True
Fannie Noonan
Helen Merritt
Jensen
Mount Dora Community Notes Camp and Beach Visits
Miss Flora Morley joins the Girl Scouts at Camp Wewa. Numerous Mount Dora residents travel to Daytona Beach and Palm Beach for vacations. Mr. and Mrs. Rollin Javens head to Waynesville, N C for weeks. Mrs. A B Altizer returns from Huntington W Va. The Beauty Shop reopens August 3. Clergy Rev J H Elder resumes church duties after a beach vacation. Several families visit relatives in Clearwater Tampa Brooksville and Wickley Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Elder
Mount Dora
Methodist Church
T. M. Kramer
Dater
Betsy
Wickley
H. L. H. Blair
Mr. Kramer and Sons
Tracy and
Blair
Coronado Beach
Vacation and family notices spread across community
The article lists residents and relatives traveling and visiting. Helen and Bobby McAllister headed to New York and Ohio for a vacation. Eleanor Wells and Cecelia Palmer joined a Girls Scout Camp in Excelsior Minnesota for a month. Milton Merry died suddenly prompting funeral services in West Palm Beach. A social group enjoyed a Beach outing with Mr and Mrs J G Ray and others in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tha
Helen
Bobby
New York
Ohio
Eleanor Wells
Cecelia Palmer
Excelsior
Minnesota
Miss Palmer
Harry Wise
Cl S Merry
Mount Dora
West Palm Beach
Milton H. Merry
Daytona outing surprises Mrs. Finzel with cake
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lea, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Sidel, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Finzel drove to Daytona Beach last Thursday and surprised Mrs. John Finzel who had been staying there for a couple of weeks. Refreshments and a large decorated birthday cake were part of the visit. Mrs. Finzel returned home last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Lea
Alvin Sidel
Frank Finzel
Daytona Beach
John Finzel
Finzel
Hints to Housewives Salt in the Kitchen Uses
A Tallahassee home demonstration article lists salt as a multipurpose kitchen aid. It covers removing burnt odors and sticking frying, greasing pans, whipping cream, cracking nuts, handling fish, removing scales, cleaning sinks and drains, whitening enameled fixtures, and preventing sticking in tin cans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee
Key West Contract Wins for New Post Office Building
Algernon Blair received a $338,844 contract for the construction of a new post office building in Key West. The award underscores the city’s ongoing infrastructure development and highlights Blair’s role in federal public works projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Algernon Blair
Resurfacing Work Planned on State Road No 8
Work to resurface State Road No 8 from Kissimmee River to Fort Pierce with signs to guide motorists is scheduled to start soon. The project covers the stretch including Fort Pierce and Kissimmee areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Pierce
Kissimmee River
Norma Shearer Stars in A Soul At Eustis Theaters
Norma Shearer headlines the latest talking picture A Soul at Eustis for Sunday and Monday. Critics hail it as her best film with superb performances, joined by Barrymore Landi and Lewis Stone in a strong supporting cast. Also playing are Always a leading man Clarence Detay, Anita Louise with Robert Woolsey in a lighter feature, and a Saturday western Headin North starring Bob Steele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Shearer
Talking Screen
Miss Shearer
Clarence Tale Dydd
Ones Barrymore
Elisa Landi
Esda
Lewis Stone
Paul Cavanaugh
Ron
Eention
Robert Woolsey
Anita Louise
Bob Steele
Views Of Our News From Chicagoan
A Chicago column reflects patriotic sentiment and labor calls. It notes Hoke Wood’s move to Miami for printer's work, a mother's kitchen memories for a visiting daughter, and Mrs Hundley’s family plans. It mentions Geo Thompson’s recovery and Mount Dora clergy efforts and a Zellwood report on a large MEB service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Hoke Wood
Sorrento
Miami
Rural Common Sense at Farmers and Fruit Growers Week
Spuds and Mary decide to attend Farmers and Fruit Growers Week at the University for a needed vacation. They expect lessons on crops, livestock, citrus, and nutrition, plus home improvements and social ties with fellow rural workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bouterse
M. J. Jr
Michigan
Eye
Spuds
Mary
Farmers’ and
College to Host Truck Crops Discussion During Farmers Week
The College plans a separate section for truck crops topics this year with strong information for growers. Extension calendar notes Farmers' and Fruit Growers' Week will run August 10 through 14, open to men and women.
Notice of Final Settlement for George N. Kimball Estate
Carrie B. Kimball executrix announces final account and vouchers for approval by the County Judge of County Florida. The final settlement will be on Tuesday August 25 at the County Judge's office in the Ta Tares courthouse. Dated June 18, 1931 Mount Dora Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George N. Kimball
A. D. Seaie Cee
County
Flo
Tavares
Same
P. O
Mount Dora
Fla
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Faene
Eustis Theatre
SUN
MON
Lionel Barrymore
Clark Gable
Hearst
Metrotone News
Elisa Landi Lewis Stone
Robert roolsEr
Bob “Stine
North
O. E. S. Benefit Party
Ladies Aid
Allied Rice
Chattanooga
Tenn
Harry Burton
R. G. Sadler
S. H. Lane
Daytona
Vada Ham
B. Williamson
Mrs. Lewis
Griffin
Geo
W. T. Smith
A. B. Altizer
Frina
Huntington
W. Va
Sara Margaret Pooser
Suny
E. Squires
Edward
Eustis
Mrs. Hazelwood
Mary Morle
Cleveland
Sere Toerey
Clara Gifford
M. P. Whitten
Marrite Sidel
Wm. J. Johnson
W. H. Robinson
Lake Ola
George Malone
Sally Lawrence
Sonny Malone
Billy Lawrence
Harry C. Backus
Gossa
Alfred Rehbaum
Alfred, Jr
Clearwater
Frank Rehbaum
James Simpson
Mr. Simpson
D. M
Abby Jo Simpson
Waynville
N. C
L. A
Heim
Charles
Fairfield Beach
Conn
Cliff Palmer
Adeline Wise
Orlando
Charles G. Wood
Mr. Woodbridge
H. A. Harold
Alice Franklin
J. A. Franklin
Brooksville
Tampa
Ean
S. H. McAllister
Frank
Miss Lemmert
Glenn
J. Rice
Fam Grltond
Feaths Alloway An Ughter
Galloway
Lloyd
J. G. Ray
Margaret Ray
J. G. Ray, Jr
T. H. Cooley
Betty
H. S. Crawford
Chicagoan
Windy City
Montverde
Geo. Thompson
Mr . Thompson
Zellwood
Carlton
Spuds Johnson
Elizabeth
Waller
Osteopathic Physician
Atlantic Avenue
R. C. Conklin, M. D
West Sixth Ave
Mount Dora, Fla
IDR
Richardson
Fourth Ave
Mt. Dora
Fila
State of Florida
Osteopathic—Medicine Surgery Hospital
Sidel
Sidel’s Market
Ingersoll
W. E. Lackey, Jeweler
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