Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Mount Dora Topic in Mount Dora, Florida

We have 3,555,437 pages in Florida

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1937

Page

5

Porch Party Plan By Ladies Aid At Community Church

The Ladies Aid of the Community Church will meet with Mrs. Clary on Ninth avenue Friday for a porch party inviting all interested ladies. Mrs Curtis Minkley hosted a birthday party for her eight year old daughter Lucille with guests including Joanne Underwood Joan Goddard Lois Goddard Laura Roseborough Betty Cooley Doris Harding Dorothy Gieger Dorothy Eckholt Evelyn Minkley. Children played games and Laura Roseborough won a prize for tying the tail on the balloon. Vivian Thompson assisted with refreshments.

Ladies Aid Ladies Aid of the Community Church Clary Ninth Avenue Curtis Minkley Lucille Joanne Underwood Joan and Lois Goddard Laura Roseborough Betty Cooley Doris Harding Dorothy Gieger Dorothy Eckholdt Evelyn Minkley Vivian Thompson Minkley

Miss Bryant Honored At Bridge and Shower

Carolyn Kennedy and Joyce Moorhead hosted a bridge party and miscellaneous shower at Mrs. G. Ray Jr.’s home. Green and yellow décor and wedding bell cards set a festive mood. High score went to Miss Kathleen Galloway. hostess Mrs. Glenn Brown received the honor’s prize. Guests included Miss Nelle Bryant and family.

Miss Bryant Isses Carolyn Kennedy Joyce Moorhead G. Ray, Jr Kathleen Galloway Lon Glenn Brown Nelle Bryant J. M. Bryant Bess Bryant Frances Pemberton Gladys Simp

Local Residents Listed in Regional Social Notes

Names gathered from several towns include Johnnie Mae Stanley Kathleen Galloway Sukey Sommerges Georgia Kirby of J G Ray Jr C L Quixley Millard Reid Harry Clark Henry W Land Glenn Brown Mount Dora Mrs Jack Fitzwater Mrs Roy Morgan Miss Libby Hancock Ostis Miss Marian Alice Rogers Tavares and Mrs Elmer Austin Umatilla.

Johnnie Mae Stanley Kathleen Galloway Sukey Sommerges Georgia Kirby J. G. Ray, Jr C. L. Quixley Millard Reid Harry Clark Henry W. Land Glenn Brown Mount Dora Jack Fitzwater Roy Morgan Libby Hancock Ostis Marian Alice Rogers Tavares Elmer Austin Umatilla

Mrs Massey Hosts Farewell Luncheon Before Summer in Malone

Mrs James W Massey prepared a May 28 farewell luncheon at the Hotel Mount Dora before her move to Malone New York for the summer. Guests included Mr and Mrs Grant Cowles Miss Emma Brown Carrie Mary True Hilda Streeton Mrs L R Tremain Mrs Emma Streeter and Mrs Willard H Barse plus her visiting daughter.

James W. Massey Malone N. Y Mount Dora Grant Cowles Emma Brown Carrie Mary True Hilda Streeton L. R. Tremain Emma Streeter Willard H. Barse Massey

Billy Goodman Celebrates Birthday Party

Mrs Robert Goodman hosted a Friday party for her ten year old son Billy with games and a pink white themed cake. Winners included Charles Wilkinson in Lotto and Phyllis Turner in the peanut race. guests included Wilma Thompson Joyce Duggan Joanna Turner Dale Evans Sonny Hamlin Billy Holton and many others with Mrs S L Kittrell and Mrs Frank Nettleton assisting.

Robert Goodman Billy Charles Wilkinson Lotto Phyllis Turner Wilma Thompson Joyce Duggan Joanna Phyllis Turner Dale Evans Sonny Hamlin Billy Holton Billy Treadwell Dwight Mosteller Terrell Register

Miss Nelle Bryant and Donald Condit Wed in Mount Dora

Miss Nelle Bryant and Mr Donald Condit of Mount Dora were married in a simple ceremony at the Hotel Mount Dora on Wednesday June 2 at four o'clock. The couple, unescorted, exchanged rings and planned a motor trip to South Florida before settling in Niagara Falls New York after June 11. The bride, daughter of J M Bryant and Mrs Bryant, came to Mount Dora from Lenoir City Tennessee two years ago and is a graduate of...

Condit-Bryant Nelle Bryant Donald Condit Mount Dora Hotel Heber D. Ketcham Florida Niagara Falls N. Y J. M. Bryant Bryant Lenoir City Tenn

Lenoir School Alumni Engagements Highlight Local Traditions

Mr Condit, son of Mr and Mrs Daniel E Condit, long winter resident at Mount A for years, studied locally and in New Jersey, now works in business at Niagara Falls. Both families are popular among the younger set.

Lenoir School Condit Daniel E. Ons Mounta New Jersey New York Niagara Falls

Wide Round of Summer Travel and Relocation in Mount Dora

Local notices list many residents leaving for summer visits and moves. Cora White travels to Cornell Wisconsin while Helyne Ray visits Mount Dora. families plan summers in Lake Carlton, Rockville Center, Cleveland, Maine, and Miami. Several others return from hospitals, attend reunions, or join relatives in extended trips.

Wells for Athens Woman to Graduate Then Enter Orphanage Training

Ma bel Wells is set to graduate Tuesday from Tennessee Wesleyan College in Athens. After a brief visit to Cincinnati and Springfield Ohio she will go to Mechanicsville to see relatives then proceed to Lake Bluff Illinois to enter the Methodist Deaconess Orphanage Training School on June 15.

Sorrento Social Notes Highlight Visits and Travel

Sorrento residents share visits and travels as relatives and friends arrive from New York City Mascotte Dallas Leesburg and Orlando. The eighth grade graduation approaches at Sorrento School while May Day operetta attendees enjoy a Rock Springs picnic. The Sanborns express optimism for ongoing community events and youth ambition.

Revival visits and social calls in Zellwood area

Mrs. Wallace Osborn returned from Lake Mary where she held revival services. Miss Best Quigley of Johnson City was a house guest of Miss Ruth McEwen. Miss Lucy McDonald visited Orlando over the weekend. Miss Ruth McEwen hosted a tea for Miss Quigley. Mr. Blanton of Miami and Mr. Lorain Murphy of Miami visited Zellwood this week. Miss Dorothy Morton of Orlando stayed with her parents, and Ruth McEwen and Audrey Ross hosted a Rock Springs picnic with guests Hilda Vincent Florence Jones Helen Worthing Best Quigley and Lillian McLucas.

Wallace Osborn Lake Mary Miss Best Quigly Johnson City Ruth McEwen Lucy McDonald Orlando Miss Best Quigley Blanton Miami Dorothy Morton J. L. Morton Audrey Ross Rock Springs Hilda ‘M. Vincent Florence Jones Helen Worthing Best Quigley Lillian McLucas Lorain Murphy

Sanborns Visit by Fourth Grade Class Impresses

Last Thursday afternoon Miss Cadman led about thirty fourth grade pupils to the Sanborn home for an educational afternoon. The group of boys and girls, bright and well behaved, enjoyed viewing the collection. Eight years of these excursions have built a tradition of learning and good conduct.

Miss Cadman Sanborn

Obituary Notice for W. C. Graham of Kansas City

W. C. Graham, 87, of Kansas City Missouri, died May 25 at home after a short illness. He broke his hip on May 9 in a fall contributing to his death. The Graham family came to Mount Dora in early days and owned an orange grove. He later lived with son H. R. Graham and remained active in business, running a printing establishment until his accident. He is survived by his son, two granddaughters, a great grandchild, and several nephews and nieces.

W. C. Graham Kansas City Graham Mount Dora Carrie Mary True H. R. Graham

Charlie Chan At Olympics Thrill Packed Mystery Hit

Charlie Chan at the Olympics opens Sunday at Princess Theatre with Warner Oland in the title role. The mystery features a spy ring stealing a secret radio controlled device and follows Chan to Europe where he outsmarts the criminals aboard a Zeppelin bound for the Games.

Layne Tom, Jr Charlie Chan Princess Theatre Great Stadium Danny Chan Keye Luke Katherine de Mills C. Henry Gordon Chan Europe Pauline, Moore Allan Lane A. Radio H. Bruce Humberstone John Stone Robert Ellis Helen Logan Paul Burger

Courthouse Improvements Bring Fine Condition For Lake County

The Lake County Court House shows improved paint and exterior cleaning praised by W. H. Richey chairman of the Board of County Commissioners. H. H. Hethcox receives credit for efforts and Reuben Hatcher directs grounds upkeep as citizens comment on the enhanced appearance.

Lake County Court House W. H. Richey Board of County Commissioners H. H. Hethcox Court House Reuben Hatcher

Also Mentioned on This Page

Talatee Tate Lake County Gene Autry SUN Mon Edward G. Robinson E Davis Sat Sunning Post Kid Gallahad Humphrey Bogart Barbara Wees Joel McCrea Irving Berlin Alice Faye Ritz Brothers Black Legion Billy Goodman Spa Sme Fe Charlie Lee Para Tame LY Ra Wietn Maa Pauline Moore Allan Lane Keye Luke Mom Sacred Ely Doris Nolan Michael Whalen Keye Little Caesar Wayne Morris Jane Brya Harry Carey William Harde M. K. Jerome Jack Scholl Michael Curtiz Warner Bros Tyrone Power Loretta Young Pe Daca Cora White Cornell Wisconsin Helyne S. Ray Daytona Beach E. E. Truskett Tulsa Oklahoma G. F. Weeks Rockville Center, N. Y H. C. Andrews James E. Beach Clayton Street Messrs J. M. Brown the Gulf Tarpon Isabel Hazelwood Chicago T. M. Kramer Lake Carlton St. George A. R. Odell Liona Odell Cleveland Ohio A. G. Grant J. J. Alvord G. A. Palmer Ae North Wilienabare Virginia Alexander Noble Dallas Texas Noble Sorrento Presbyterian Church J.S. Wilson J. T. Wilson Miss Hendrie Ninth and Helen Streets Malone, N. Y Geo. F. Cary Falmouth Foreside Maine Helm Road Emma S. Marsh Geneva Mary C. Spears P. C. Clifford Wellington Leroy C. Smith Poughkeepsie, N. Y Vassar College Pennsylvania Carl. S. Graves Leominster Mass Secret Simpson J. F. Simpson Ae Villa Dora Oe A. Birkbeck North Villa Dora A. M. Brodie Berea Kentucky Dr. Brodie Berea College Floyd Colbert Mr. Colbert Golden Triangle Laundry and Dry Cleaning Company W. A. Conrad Dick Conrad Little Dickie Winston-Salem N.C Marjorie Loveless G. Leon Wells IRP Etao Shrd Tao Hrdlu Uuu Sorrento W. D. Allen New York City J. C. Cowart Mascotte M. F. Cowart Emma Battle Mary Battle Arcadia Earl Martin Martin State Road Department Ernest Driver Rolland Dr. Adams Miss Adams Baptist Church Dean Smith Stetson University Zellwood THE Sanborns J. M. Smith MR. W. C. Graham First National Bank Mount Dora, Florida Member Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Ezing VA Ous Wiestinghouse Mt.Dora Hale’s Grocery Canada Monarch Punesa Harold Wilson Cooley & Osborne Law Donnelly
Search Courier

Search the Mount Dora Topic Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Mount Dora Topic?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication