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Newspaper

Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1928

Page

4

Bridge Hostess Honored at Plovely Ice Luncheon

Mrs. M. Hockemeyer hosted a charming bridge luncheon at her home with tables set in colored flowers and fine linens. Progres­sive bridge prizes included handsome ties awarded to Mrs. J. L. Millard, Mrs. Miller Wells, and Mrs. S. Neilson, as guests and players enjoyed a sociable afternoon.

M. Hockemeyer J. L. Lard Miller Wells S. Neilson Eckemeyer J. L. Millard S. Neith Georg Malone V. A. Strayer Thomas Cooley Rollin Vens Jack Cole J. G.by C. C. Cooley A. B. ‘Itizer Frank Heath Gus Johnson William Nor Emma Taft C. J. Lelms W. L. Hinson Orindo C. G. Diehl Tavaresid C. S. Willfong South

Sunday School Forms New Orchestra Mission

A new Sunday school orchestra is planned at a Baptist church not affiliated with Mount Dora Or. Ten musicians have expressed interest. Devotional sessions will be led by a teacher, and song books and instrument parts will be provided. Membership is open to all musicians regardless of church membership.

Baptist Church Mount Dora Or

Daughters Meet At West Home

Members of the King's Daughters met at the home of Miss West for a bi monthly gathering Tuesday evening. Mrs Harold Overhiser co hosted. After Bible chapter and prayer, business topics were discussed. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments for about twenty five attendees. The next meeting will be at Mrs David Simpson's home on June 26 with Mrs C C Moore assisting.

Ty West Miss West Harold Overhiser David Simp 4Son C. CC Moores

Mrs Cooley Hosts Bridge Club Gathering

Mrs. Cooley hosted her bridge club at her home on Monday afternoon Two tables were set and a luncheon served High card scores were earned by Mrs Rollin Javens Mrs V L Hinson and Mrs C J Helms who received prizes Invited guests included several members and Mrs M F Hockemey across the group

C. C. Dooley Neo Hinson

Mrs. Birkbeck Honored At Informal Parties

Mrs. R N White hosted two informal gatherings at her home last week. A Wednesday afternoon event honored Mrs. A W Birkbeck who is moving to Cedartown Ga. Prizes went to Mrs. Thomas Potter and Mrs. Estella Clark. A later tea hour named several guests. Saturday evening featured three tables of progressive duplicate bridge with high scores shared by Mr. and Mrs. MacMahon LaDue and Mr. and Mrs. Fred McDowell.

R. N. White A. W. Birkbeck Cedartown Thomas Potter Estella Clark A. W Birkbeck J. G. LaDue Mary. McDonnell Gertrude Thorne L. J. Carder E. E. Stokes White F. G. MacMahon Fred McDowell Margaret White George Zell Walter Parfitt Ernest Martin Fannie Noonan

Ladies' Aid Meet at Mrs Ferson Home

Mrs E B Ferson hosted the Congregational church Ladies' Aid at her home on Wednesday afternoon. Eight members attended the first of the summer socials while regular meetings adjourn for the season. Refreshments were served and the gathering proved pleasant.

E. B. Ferson Ladies’ Aid The Congregational Church

Marriage of Morris Pickens and Earl Keesling in Bushnell Florida

Crestview announces the marriage of Morris Pickens daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H Pickens to Earl Keesling of Wayzetta Minnesota on March 12 in Bushnell Florida. The bride taught in the local school last year and has many friends in Mount Dora.

Crestview Florida Mount Dora H. Pickens Morris Earl Keesling Wayzetta Min Bushnell Miss Pickens

Lovely Villa Dora party hosted by Miss Gertrude Thorne

Miss Gertrude Thorne hosted a stylish Villa Dora Hotel party with roses and season flowers decorating four progressions for players. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. R. N. White Mrs. Thomas Potter Miss Margaret White and Mrs. George Zell. An ice course followed for a long guest list led by Mrs. George Zell and several others.

Gertrude Thorne Villa Dora

Miss Katherine Merry Weds Arthur Doughty at Baptist Parsonage

Culminating a long friendship, Miss Katherine Virginia Merry and Arthur Doughty were married at the Baptist parsonage on Saturday evening June 2, with Rev. G. T. Hinton officiating. The ceremony was witnessed by relatives and a few friends. Miss Merry is a Mount Dora High School graduate.

Katherine Virginia Merry Arthur Doughty Baptist Parsonage G. T Hinton Miss Merry Mount Dora High School

Mrs D F Crane Hosts Pleasant Bridge Party

Mrs D Fletcher Crane entertained at three bridge tables on Monday afternoon at her Alexander Street home. Garden flowers added color, prizes went to Mrs H T Fenn Mrs J G La Due and Miss Margaret White, tea featured pear salad and maple mousse. Guests included Mrs Edward Jacques Mrs Fred McDowell Mrs Estella Clark and others.

D. Fletcher Crane Alexander Street Bridge H. T. Fenn J. G. la Due Margaret White Edward Jaques Fred McDowell Estella Clark Gertrude Thorne F. G. MacMahon George Zell Walter Parfitt R. N. White H. W. Willet A. C. Quixley

Barker Family Aboard White Star Liner Adriatic

Among passengers sailing from New York on the White Star liner Adriatic to Queenstown and Liverpool last Saturday morning are Mr. and Mrs. William Jay Barker, Mrs. B. G. Barker, and Miss Mary V. Barker of Mount Dora.

New York Queenstown Liverpool William Jay Barker B. G. Barker Mary V. Barker Mount Dora

Mrs Anna Waaser Moves to Winter Garden for Edgewater Hotel Post

Mrs Anna Waaser departed this week for Winter Garden to take up residence and begin a position at the Edgewater Hotel, settling into her new home and duties.

Anna Waaser Winter Garden Edgewater Hotel

Local residents noted in Mount Dora community news

C E Dibblee of Eustis owns a Nash Victoria recently delivered by Hilltop Motor Company. Owosso visitors J A Armstrong travel to Topinabee Michigan. Sarah Jane Heath arrives from West Bend Wisconsin to stay with Frank and Mrs Heath in Sylvan Shores. Robert White, John Tuttle, Harry Clark, and D H Bishop toured the west coast including Tampa and Tarpon Springs. Mrs I B Merry visits Sarasota. A Congregational church social is set for Friday evening June 15. J H Richey of Orange City visited A L Harrold at 722 E Fifth Ave.

C. E. Dibblee Eustis Hilltop Motor Company Sarah Jane Heath West Bend Wisconsin Miss Heath Frank Heath Sylvan Shores Robert White John Tuttle Harry Clark D. H. Bishop West Coast Tampa St. Petersburg Tarpon Springs

Local Notes From Mount Dora And Surroundings

Uma tilla mayor D H Bickers bought a Nash sedan from Hilltop Motor. Mrs L J Carder returned from a Gainesville trip. Miss Dorothy Smoak of Eustis visits Miss Marjorie Colsen in Mount Dora. Mrs V A Strayer and Mrs S C Willfong of South Bend left for Indiana for several months. Mrs Charles E Dickerman leaves for Concord NH for the summer. Rosemary Ringo attends summer school at Florida State College for Women. Mr and Mrs W S Cadman depart for Cincinnati for several months.

Dorothy Smoak of Eustis Marjorie Colsen V. A. Strayer S. C. Willfong South Bend Ind Mount Dora Indiana Rosemary Ringo Mount Dora High School Florida State College For Women Tallahassee

Church Notices and June 17 Topic

Sunday School starts at 10 a m and Christian Endeavor meets at 7 p m The June 17 topic is The Church s Responsibility for Recreation Mrs Tallant will lead and all are invited to attend

Christian Endeavor

Sunday Church Services Schedule for June Seventeen

On Sunday June 17 services are planned if the Lord wills. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship and sermon by the pastor at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. a youth service for young people. Evening song service and sermon at 7:30 p.m.

Epworth League

Mid week Worship Service At 7 30 P M

Church invites the community to a Wednesday evening service at 7 30 attended by friends. The pastor James H Elder appeals to worship in holiness during warm weather with a focus on a comfortable, reverent gathering.

Cattle Shipped From Bonifay Reflect Fat Stock

Four carloads of good fat cattle were shipped from the Bonifay section. The Bonifay Advertiser notes that in former years such cattle could not be sold due to lack of fattening or improvement during the cattle tick era.

Bonifay

Local residents enjoy travels and social visits

Miss Jeanette Dickson leaves for the north for several months while William Johnson returns from Chazy with Mrs. Johnson. Mrs. Johnson plans a summer in New York. Lake Orange League members meet in Apopka with Stokes Haygood and Varney among attendees. Mrs. L. P. Jones and Katherine head to Atlanta for weeks visiting relatives. D. F. Gorham returns to Mount Dora after a trip to Mount Kisco. Programs at Rollins College in Winter Park include Col W J Sanborn and family. A Mount Dora resident, well known in youth circles, speaks of Mr. Doughty’s local work and the couple’s upcoming life.

Doughty Mount Dora

Death of Augustus Schaller Mount Dora winter resident

Word arrives of the death in Toledo Ohio of Augustus Schaller husband of Mrs Mary Finzel Stover. He was seventy nine years old and well known as a Mount Dora winter resident.

Augustus Schaller Mary Finzel Stover Mount Dora Schaller Toledo Ohio

Mrs Potter and Miss Marsh Head to Connecticut Summer Home

Mrs Thomas Potter and Miss Mildred Marsh left on Tuesday for their summer home in Connecticut. Mr and Mrs Harry Backus have returned from a recent trip through southern Florida.

Thomas Potter Mildred Marsh Connecticut Mrs Harry Backus Florida

Also Mentioned on This Page

Unday Orm New Orchestra Mrs. Cooley Mrs. Birkbeck Ferson Miss Merry Bride of D. F. Crane J. A. Armstrong Owosso Mich Topinabee I. B. Merry Sarasota J. H. Richey Orange City A. L. Harrold E. Fifth Avenue D. H. Bickers Umatilla Nash Gainesville Charles E. Dickerman Concord New Hampshire Methodist Episcopal Lord James H. Elder A.D C.D. Miller D. J. Caldwell Company Caldwell Bay St Jeanette Dickson North William Johnson Chazy Mrs. Johnson A. Orton Horace Lasater F. S. Varney Lake Orange League Apopka F. D. McDowell Madison, Georgia This City D. F. Gorham Mount Kisco R. W Dickson Daytona Beach W. J. Sanborn W. S. Cadman Esther Rollins College Winter Park American Bakeries Company Lake County M. E. Pace
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