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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1941
Page
5
An afternoon of card playing and refreshments ended with a prize auction and rummy at the Masonic Hall. Mrs. Tincher hosted and the next O E S seed party is set for Tuesday, June 10 at 2 15 p m. All are welcome.
Mrs. Millard Reid hosted a luncheon bridge at her home last week in Orlando in honor of Miss Sara Harrell the bride-elect. Guests included Misses Sara Harrell Pauline Harrell Jane Martin and Messrs P C Harrell Robert Robertson William Fuller William Slemons S D Jr J R Moody and others from Lake Wales Eustis and nearby areas.
Mount Dora Chapter 103 O E S invites Eastern Star members visiting Stars and friends to an all day sewing session at the Masonic Hall Friday June 6. The event starts at 10 a m with a covered dish luncheon. Morning only attendees welcome and future meetings are held the first and third Fridays.
At the Barker home on Lake Beauclaire Rev Father O Farrell introduced Col Harold Hippler who spoke to about 150 parishioners and friends on national defense. The gathering featured contests prizes games and patriotic singing as Catholics in Lake County enjoyed a pleasant evening and better acquainted themselves.
Mrs. Carl Ferran and Miss Betty Ferran hosted a reception honoring the bride and groom to be. The event drew friends and family in a festive gathering.
Fragmentary notes describe a June wedding rehearsal for Taylor and Howard Simpees with Miss Josephine Eichelberger and Miss Jane Campbell as guests. A circular tray cake carried roses and ornate decorations, while attendees wore Veitchii related adornments during the reception.
A donor guest framed a handkerchief with each guest’s favorite recipe at a shower for Miss Taylor. Mary Elizabeth Lum won a first prize crystal bow. A bridge followed with a salad course and a long guest list included Betty Ferran Peggy Conklin Anne Miller Janet Jewett and many others.
Betty Ferran maid of honor and Janet Jewett bridesmaid led a society wedding in Mount Dora with bridal attire in maize and marquisette. The bride wore an orchid gladioli and shasta daisies bouquet as guests heard vows and the couple planned to live in Mount Dora after a Florida citrus business career.
Miss Mary Taylor of Eustis was guest of honor at a surprise crystal shower hosted by Miss Ann Miller at the Eustis Woman's Club on May 31. A dessert course preceded a bridge game with high score prizes won by Mrs. E. R. Lum and second prize by Mrs. Roy Morgan. A table displayed Taylor crystals and rose petals in a staged reveal, revealing trunks of miniature outfits and a bride's wardrobe, preserved as keepsakes for the honoree. The invitation list includes numerous locals and guests from Leesburg Ocala Gainesville and surrounding towns.
Personal Miss Helen Lemert sails to Hampden Massachusetts for the season. Mr and Mrs Darrell Jansen of Leesburg visit the Silver family in Mount Dora. Delphia Norman returns from Sewickley Pennsylvania after a multi week visit. Philip Bachert leaves for Buffalo New York after months here. E R Eckis of Sylvan Shores sails north for several months. Ira A Mitchell and family depart Lake Gertrude for Sebree Kentucky after wintering there. S S Dihel of Lexington Kentucky stay in Mount Dora for summer resting at Belshe’s in Sylvan Shores. Mrs J R McDonald leaves for Boston then Field for summer before returning in fall.
Miss Lizzie M Barrett travels to Daytona Beach for a long summer stay. J G and family return to Atlanta after a visit with J G Ray Jr and kin. Carl Graves guests on a motor trip to the South, with Grand Canyon return. Robert J Wise family head to Minnesota to visit Mrs Wise's mother in Minneapolis. Alta Belshe plans a Tennessee visit before Chicago home. Commander Cleary visits Orlando to aid his brother DeWitt Corle. Dave L Wiley backs to Tallahassee for legislative outreach. George Coffin family hosts David Coffin Sr and Jr plus Gordon from Washington DC. David Jr reports to Illinois camp June 20. Gordon returns to Washington DC after Census Bureau work. George F Weeks leaves for Canada then Maine and Bermuda for summer. Carl Henderson to occupy Weeks' home in Mount Dora.
Mrs Gertrude Metcalf and her children Donald and Mildred have lived in Mount Dora since early winter. They leave Sunday for Youngstown Ohio and plan to return in the early fall. Mrs Metcalf has managed the Wayside Tropical Shop at the Wayside Packing House and will again handle the shop next season, having made many friends here.
George B. Backus of Mount Dora is among 154 seniors set to graduate from Culver Military Academy at the Iron Gate ceremony on June 11. He spent two years at Culver, belongs to Company C, and ran varsity swimming and tennis. this year he joined the Honor Guard.
Mrs Henry Heist traveled with Jack C Heist to Washington and Boston where Jack will graduate from MIT. He earned a offered position at De Laval Machine in Trenton New Jersey and may soon join Army Ordinance in Washington as a lieutenant. He is active in Theta Delta Chi and MIT sports.
The Mount Dora Home Demonstration Club schedules a regular meeting for Wednesday at 2 30 in the Community Building. Members and interested women are invited. May notes highlighted defense and club work with demonstrations of sacks crafts by Mrs. Miller. Breakfast gathering May 12 hosted by president Betty Masten at High Over on Country Club Road with officers Ablyn Finzel Edna Cowles Agnes Gilbert and Elizabeth Hathaway present.
Kathleen Norris crafts a tale where Cherry Rawlings, raised in a convent, joins the Marshbanks household in San Francisco as a secretary. Family tensions rise as a guarded secret and a murder disrupt life at the palatial residence, amid colorful detail and vivid moments.
Mr. Ray W. Stillman of Milford and Mount Dora died Sunday morning June 1 at Laurel Beach Milford after a period of illness. He was a clerk at Villa Dora Hotel until shortly before his death. Survived by his widow Elizabeth M. Stillman and two Bridgeport aunts. Funeral and burial were held June 4 in Bridgeport.
Word has been received of the death of Warren Kilborn who passed away Friday May 30 at his home in New Port Richey Florida. Kilborn was a resident of the area.
Following the death of his brother Arthur Kilborn in Mount Dora, he will be remembered by friends from his residence there. He leaves a widow, sister Mrs. Alice Gerrish of Webster New Hampshire, two nephews and two nieces. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at New Port Richey.
Lake County representatives of the District Welfare Board announce open enrollment for the Civilian Conservation Corps from July 1 to July 20. The quota is not yet set but expected large enough for all eligibles. Florida CCC enrollment totals and camp placements are described, with ages 17 to 23 eligible, wages and care details, and the program’s economic impact cited.
The American Legion and Legion Auxiliary express gratitude to all who cooperated in making the Memorial Day service a success. They thank donors of flowers and everyone who helped in various ways.
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