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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1938

Page

9

Social Weeky Bridge Club Meets at Sylvan Shores

The Weekly Bridge Club met at Mrs. W. L. Taylor’s Sylvan Shores home for one table of bridge. Attendees included Mrs. W. L. Prinz Mrs. J. H. Rumph Miss Shirley Schonenberger and Miss Louise Walden. Hostess served chocolate pie. Miss Esther Stevens honored at surprise birthday party by friends and her mother on Donnelly avenue.

W. L. Taylor Sylvan Shores W. L. Prinz J. H. Rumph Shirley Schonenberger Louise Walden Miss Stevens Esther Stevens Stevens Donnelly Avenue Ester

Wilson Fuller Nuptials Tie Two North Carolina Families

Mrs Mildred Wilson of Mount Dora announces the marriage of her son John H Wilson Jr to Miss Elsie Fuller of Franklinton North Carolina on June 16 1938 The groom previously lived here enlisted in the CCC three years ago served two years in Franklinton and was honorably discharged to attend school He will graduate from Franklinton High School on May 28 and Miss Wil is a fellow graduate of the same school

Mr and Mrs Wilson Plan New Durham Home

Mr and Mrs Wilson will relocate to 1613 Angler Ave in Durham North Carolina where Mr Wilson works for the A and P store.

Walter H Drake Celebrates 75th Birthday in Sylvan Shores

Mr. Walter H. Drake of Mount Dora marked his seventy fifth birthday at his Sylvan Shores home last Saturday. Ill health since last Thanksgiving kept him from any public celebration while friends and relatives called to offer congratulations. Our best regards to a fine fellow with many loyal friends.

Walter H. Drake Mount Dora Sylvan Shores Drake

Quiet Highland Home Wedding Unites Popular Couple

Jean Frances Cochran and John Ross Millar wed at 3 pm in a Highland Congregational Church home ceremony attended by relatives and close friends. Rev. William Frost officiated a double ring service with music by Mrs. Lucy Loud and Miss Florence Alpin. The bride wore white net over white taffeta with peach accents and carried Transvaal daisies. Kathleen Smith served as her attendant in a peach dress.

Highland San Bernardino Calif Daily Sun Gratz H. Barnes North Palm Avenue Jean Frances Cochran John Ross Millar William Frost Highland Congregational Church Lucy Loud Los Angeles Florence Alpin Loud Transvaal Kathleen Smith Miss Smith

Married Millars Plan San Bernardino Honeymoon Home

The wedding joins Miss Cochran and Mr. Millar in a ceremony noted for colorful tulle gowns and gardenia corsages. Fred Barnes acted as best man and presented the bride, with guests including Mrs. Keller and family. The couple will live in San Bernardino from September while both continue teaching.

Mr. Millar Fred Barnes Mr. Barnes Ien C. Keller Force C. L. A Keller Miss Cochran James Millar Florence Aplin Henrietta Holland Millar South Laguna John Ross Millar George C. Keller Mary Cochran Jennie R. Thompson Mary Thompson Flora Hebb Lucie Loud Lucy Luttrell M. M. Randall Ruth Marian Maracaibo Venezuela San Bernardino Sturges Jefferson Elementary

Social notes wave of summer travel and visits

Personal Miss Gladys Simpson accepts a summer post in Atlanta. Mr and Mrs J C Urquhart head to Chicago for the season. Mrs W A Vincent and son Jimmy return from Miami. Kempf family and Bruggs Kennedy travel to Melbourne. Corine Vickers of Ocala visits in Mount Dora. Curtis Jackson returns from Camp Wewa. Local families take trips to Key West Indian Rocks and Daytona Beach. Home demonstration clubs meet in Montverde with Mount Dora members attending. Bradstock family news includes a birth and Ohio visit. Mrs T Holmes-Harr is ill in Mount Dora Hospital. Flora Morley departs for Daytona Beach for summer work. Home Demonstration Convention in Tallahassee last week. Cameron from Manhattan arrives to surprise parents.

One Wild Night at the Princess Theatre

Mystery and laughter blend with romance in the Princess Theatre Sunday and Monday attraction. The lightweight comedy promises lively scenes and crowd-pleasing humor for weekend patrons.

Princess Theatre June Lang Dick Baldwin

Local social notes recount visits and travels of residents

The article lists numerous residents and relatives traveling or visiting. J J Alvord and G A Palmer left for Blowing Rock and Amadella. The Hoddarts and Hill joined the Browns for a weekend. Nelson Morley arrives from Georgetown to work then will depart after the Fourth. Banks Jerne and Marston go to Tampa after a death. Sadlers head to Thomasville for a health board position. Mosteller returns home from Oglethorpe University and plans to resume ministry and studies in Atlanta.

Summer at the Beach Names and Homes

Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Estey and daughter Mary visited Coronado Beach on Monday. Maurice Pike and family plan a two week beach stay. E. P. Tolman spends the summer in Valois New York. Owen Connor and children enjoy the summer at their Anna Maria cottage near Bradenton. Mrs. Alice Bauer and son return to Rockland Massachusetts.

C. H. Estey Mary Coronado Beach Maurice Pike E. P. Tolman Valois N. Y Owen Connor Anna Maria Beach Bradenton Alice Bauer Rockland Massachusetts

Partners In Prosperity boosts Lake County trade at home

The Lake County Chamber of Commerce launches a monthly trade at home campaign to focus residents on supporting local businesses. The July message urges spending within Lake County, claiming prosperity for the community hinges on keeping money local and investing in Lake County through local merchants.

Lake County

Three Comrades Brings War Veterans to New Life

Robert Taylor and Margaret Sullivan appear together for the first time in Three Comrades. The drama follows three young war veterans confronting postwar disturbances and a love triangle as Franchot Tone and Robert Young lead the strong supporting cast.

Robert Taylor Margaret Sullivan Taylor Miss Sullivan Franchot Tone Robert Young

Lake County Amateurs Prepare for State Theatre Contest

The second annual Lake County Amateur Contest will be July 6 and 7 at the State Theatre Eustis. Contestants must register by July 5 at listed venues and audition July 5 from 9:00 to 12:00. Six winners receive prizes and will attend a July 11 luncheon, with two advancing to the Central Florida Contest in September at the Beacham Theatre Orlando. Lake County last year won with Bobby Franklin of Leesburg.

Lake County Eustis Lake County Chamber of Commerce County Recreation Department Tavares State Theatre Lees Chamber of Commerce Princess Theatre Mount Dora Sparks Theatre Orlando Beacham New York Central Florida Bobby Franklin Leesburg County Recreational Department

Wesleyan Missionaries questioned over Mount Dora solicitations

Mount Dora residents and local leaders question a Daytona Beach woman claiming to solicit funds for Wesleyan missionaries. Critics accuse her of bypassing church channels and chambers, labeling her an outsider preying on townspeople for charity. The Daytona Beach Chamber of Commerce says the solicitor lacks local approval and her approach damages the town’s reputation.

Daytona Beach Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce Real Chaii

Toy Wife stars Luise Rainer at Princess Theatre

Luise Rainer, Academy Award winner, headlines Toy Wife at the Princess Theatre this Friday and Saturday July 8 and 9. The program also features latest Dionne Quintuplets scenes in Quintupland with the quints in snow at 20 degrees below zero and Dr Dafoe describing their care and hardiness.

Luise Rainer Toy Wife Princess Theatre

Caution Warns Chambers Over Solicitor Procedures

A warning urges calling the Chamber of Commerce before solicitors visit and repeating that instruction in the solicitor’s hearing. The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce emphasizes proper following of this procedure to protect the public.

Mount Dora

Summer sports program meeting at Chamber of Commerce

A summer sports program meeting is scheduled at the Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday night at 7:30. All are invited to attend and learn about the upcoming activities and registration details.

Chamber of Commerce

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