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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1936
Page
5
Miss Shirley Schonenberger entertained her Sunday school class at her home Wednesday night with games and refreshments served at the close. Members of the class participated in the social gathering.
Helen Wells, Florence Lee, Eve Lyn Turrentine, Maxine Clery, Betty La Battle, Bess Barney Davis, Betty Cooper and Florence Fenton are listed as prominent individuals in the community archive. The record notes their involvement in social or civic groups and their appearances across multiple society pages dated in the early 20th century.
Mr and Mrs J M McCown hosted a Thursday dinner for Baptist choir members and guests. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J S Wilson Mr and Mrs J R Latham Mrs J G Ray Sr Misses Jean Hendrie Delphia Norman Helen Meadows Vivian Thompson Kathleen Galloway and Messrs Blair and J D Mosteller.
Prof. Edgar Ashley of New York City spent winter in Mount Dora and Winter Park en route to Cuba where he boarded the S S Pennsylvania of the Panama Pacific Line for California. He plans further trips through Central and South America before returning by the same route. Lake Dora Casino reopens under Pan American Bureau with Dick Marion’s Commodores for two weeks. Earl Newberry named resident manager with new summer entertainment.
Mr Robert T Gould of Contoocook New Hampshire was guest of honor at a surprise dinner party for his 75th birthday. His daughter Miss Jessie Gould hosted at Horse Shoe Tavern Hopkinton Road on May 23. Seven close friends from Contoocook attended. George M Putnam presented a leather traveling case as a keepsake with a formal speech.
Miss Flora Morley entertained the graduating class and their friends after commencement with a dance at her home. Guests included Martha Fenn Shirley Schonenberger Roberta Widmer Helen Stewart Helyne Ray Phyllis Blanchard Mary Agnes Harding Katherine Killian Coralie Cooper Barbara Church Mary Morley and others along with Mr. and Mrs. W A Vincent. Mrs N W Morley assisted with serving.
Personal notices show Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vincent and sons visiting Miami for six weeks. Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Roseborough with family head to their Jonesboro Tennessee summer home. Miss Jean Hendrie and Miss Delphia Norman departed for Sewickley Pennsylvania. Ida Battle and Anna Battle return from Attalla Alabama. Morley family and guest Miss Bar are mentioned in travel updates.
The list notes many residents and visitors leaving for summer homes or returning from trips. People mentioned include Miss Minnie R. Brown to Coleman Florida. Mrs J J Alvord and Mrs G A Palmer heading to Beachhurst and Unadilla New York. Elizabeth Stone to Detroit. the Thompsons to South Heights Pennsylvania. F R Parker to Salem Massachusetts. Doris Bailey to visit Evangelist J O Barnes. and University of Florida students like Roy Christopher Robert Dickson Lem Downs Nelson Morley and others returning for summer. Also Marston Wentworth leaves for Rye New York and H A Vinton journeys to Bedford New York with family updates on recuperation and travel.
At the Mount Dora Theatre, Saturday presents the animal picture Two In Revolt starring Lightning the dog and Warrior the horse with John Arledge Louise Latimer and Moroni Olsen. Sunday and Monday show Barbary Coast with Miriam Hopkins Edward G Robinson and Joel McCrea. Also announced range western Range Warfare with Rob Russell Saturday and Sunday Monday features Lets Sing Again with Bobby Breen.
The Sorrento Public School closed a successful year on May 27 with six eighth grade girls graduating. They plan to continue at Mount Dora High School next year. Graduation was held in the school auditorium with a garden themed stage and a program led by instructors and staff.
The article notes a seventh grade farewell with diplomas by Mrs Sanders and a notable address by Mr Evans on Christian values. It mentions the school building entrance porch, a rainy annual picnic at Rock Springs, Camp Fire girls’ luncheon, and various local movements.
Miss Lucy McDanid left Sunday for Lansing Michigan to spend the summer with relatives. Hendersonville residents Mr and Mrs Ral Osborn and Miss Lillian McLucas spent the day at Daytona Beach last Sunday. Fairfax circle host Launa Hopkins plans a gathering Tuesday. 4H club members Agnes Vinnt Laura Merle White wrap up the Tallahassee session while Dorothy Monson heads to Asheboro North Carolina for summer work. Mr and Mrs Stacey V and family and R Vincent with relatives plan Washington travel. Lo Gregory, of Washington, visited Zellwood friends last week and Edwin Fly drove to Gainesville Monday.
Construction begins on a 200000 project to surface State Road 212 between Groveland and Leeburg. County Commissioner Manuel Sloan. State Senator Futch. Manley Construction Company oversee a lime rock base with bituminous surface. The seven mile road advances a key Lake County highway link.
The Tangerine school ended the term with a Saturday closure and a day at Rock Springs featuring swimming and a picnic. Teachers and families attended, including Mrs. C. G. Wiles and other local residents visiting relatives and planning future residence moves.
The Florida Citrus Commission expresses appreciation to numerous Florida and other state newspapers for printing free citrus advertisements this season. The resolution notes the ads aim to boost demand for Florida grapefruit oranges and tangerines and was adopted unanimously in Lakeland on May 22, 1936.
Though in Washington only a few days, Florida's new senator Scott M. Loftin was appointed to six senate committees. He joined the Committee on Inter-Oceanic Canals and several others including Claims, Education and Labor, Naval Affairs, Post Offices and Post Roads, and Public Buildings and Grounds.
Hillsborough, Jackson and Marion emerge as the leading poultry counties in Florida, driving the state's output and regional farming strength.
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