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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1932
Page
2
The Ladies Aid of the Community church will host a porch party at Mrs Maud Day’s home 207 Eighth Avenue on Friday afternoon June 17 at 3 o clock. All are welcome regardless of church membership.
The American Legion post sponsors a dance in the ball room of the Har ry Anna Home in Umatilla to raise funds for the post charity fund. Dancing begins at 9 30 with the Melody Boys providing music. Everyone is invited.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist church will hold its regular monthly meeting at the church on Friday June 17 at 3 o clock. A very interesting program has been arranged. Members and visitors are urged to attend.
Mrs. B. J. Wilkinson hosted a Tuesday evening bridge in Eustis honoring her sister Mrs. Joe Hobson of Homestead Florida. Progression prizes went to Mrs. Reginald Parker Mrs. Angus Cole and Mrs. Ray Eckholt. Refreshments were served. Other guests included Mrs. B. D. Thayer Mrs. James Stout and Mrs. Spaulding of Eustis.
Mrs. Frank Griffiths entertained the Delta Pakka Kard Klub Tuesday afternoon at her home. Two tables played bridge with prizes for high score won by Mrs. Boxell, second by Mrs. Griffiths, and consolation by Mrs. Maurice Turner. Butterfly salad and cake refreshments were served.
Friday evening at his home a birthday gathering featured bridge play. High score among the ladies went to Mrs. E. K. Martin and among the men to Mr. E. D. Thayer. Low scores were recorded by Mrs. P. W. Turrentine and Mr. P. W. Turrentine. Delicous refreshments followed with guests including Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Jones of Eustis and others.
K. Martin of Sorrento and Mrs. Joe Young of Bronson Florida are mentioned in a local brief.
The regular meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Honey-for-Governor Club was held at Mrs. Elizabeth Evans's home. Mr. S. C. Peacock spoke on needed reforms in Florida law. The next meeting is set for Friday evening June 24 at 7 30 at Miss Louise Newhall's Fifth avenue residence. all interested women are invited.
The article notes ongoing Monday card gatherings at the Community Building enjoyed by locals and visitors. Iced drinks are served, making it a pleasant social hour for cards or visits. Hostesses include Mrs. W A Conrad last week and Mrs. Ray La Breck with Mrs. Elizabeth Evans next week.
The Kings Daughters met Tuesday evening at the home of Misses Carrie and Mary True. They accepted a vacant lot for garden use to aid the unemployed with work and food. The next meeting will be at Miss Gertrude Thorne’s on Lake Dora June 28 with Mrs. Horace Blunt as associate hostess. They thank townspeople for support in the recent funds drive.
At the regular meeting on June 9th the Worthy Matron Angeline Battle filled all stations with dignity. After business, Mrs. Bertha Brown gave a musical selection and Judge Millard read a humorous article offering a Philadelphian's opinion of the order.
Betty Lou daughter of the present W M and Jackie Young son of the first W M entered the chapter room with a tray of gladioli and offered each sister officer a cluster while brother officers received red rose buds. Refreshments followed for a happy meeting.
Personal notices mention George Abele visiting Mount Dora, J. C. Cooper and family in Ocala, Mrs. W. B. Roberts heading to Gainesville for summer sessions, Amos Adams in Elberton Georgia, Grant Cowles in Jacksonville, Emily Battle visiting Bronson, and several others visiting Gainesville, St. Petersburg, Woods Hole, Chicago, and Micanopy.
Fred Frame won the Indianapolis 500 using Firestone tires in record time over the 500 miles. The effort marked a Firestone triumph as every car finished with Firestone tires and the field broke the previous speed record of 101.13 mph. Frame’s steady driving underscored a celebrated tire performance in the event’s long, storied history.
The article lists residents and guests traveling to and from locations such as Kissimmee Daytona Beach Gainesville Gainesville Avon Park Fort Pierce and Pennsylvania for the summer. It notes arrivals departures and planned returns including Epworth League Institute mountaintop camp trips and wintering plans with several families referenced by name.
The regular eight week summer session at the University of Florida has 1200 students enrolled. About half are women, reflecting the university’s current coeducational status for this term.
The Home Demonstration Club meets June 22 at the Community Building. Members bring one portion of salad for a judged contest run by Mrs. Allen. Prize winner advances to county competition for a chance at a trip to Farmers Week in Gainesville.
Four-H Club boys from Lake County attended the University of Florida Short Course with County Agent Hiatt and returned with multiple firsts and honors. Charles Stearns and Kenneth Newkirk made the honor squad, Robbie Collins led the swimming meet and Lake County earned fourteen scholarships funded by local Kiwanis clubs and businesses.
Instructions from Home Demonstration Specialists detail gingered watermelon rind and two pickle recipes. Steps include rind preparation in lime water, soaking, boiling in ginger tea or vinegar syrups, sugaring, and canning in jars with processed tops, yielding transparent rinds and sealed preserves.
Notes on presidential lineage claim Hoover as the sole president with Swiss ancestry. A separate line notes Earth’s orbit speed and a Wilmington Delaware resident named ae S. duPont reputedly carries seven million dollars in life insurance.
Elizabeth Johnston executrix of the Mary Johnston estate will present final account and vouchers to the Lake County Florida County Judge on July 14, 1932 at the Court House in Tavares for approval and discharge. Dated May 12, 1932. Mount Dora Florida.
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