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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1926
Page
4
Local residents share news from Mount Dora including visitors from Allendale and Bethel, Conn. and a Daytona Beach church dedication. The El ders and families, Houghton and Banks households, and Greenland area guests appear amid shop ads and a Lake Jem trip.
A Tourist Picnic is scheduled for next Friday March 5 at Lake Gertrude behind Mr Cadman. Autos will call at the Congregational church from ten to eleven for those needing a ride. Bring something to eat and your own plate cup fork and spoon for every party member. Hurrah for a good time.
The Woman's Bible Class of the Congregational church held its annual breakfast at the chapel on February 26. The group has funded a Constantinople Women’s College scholarship for years and now contemplates establishing the Field Memorial Fund in memory of Mrs. Field, a deceased member who supported the cause.
A historical note warns automobile owners to limit rides to trusted family and friends. If a passenger is injured due to driver negligence and the passenger is not contributorily negligent, the host may be liable for damages. The text cautions against accepting unknown strangers as riders due to risk of lawsuits or criminal harm.
A large audience filled the Villa Dora Hotel reception room on Saturday night for a high class concert by The Tourist Quintette. Pauline Taylor and Rosalie Taylor on violin and cello impressed the crowd, Mrs Maranette’s contralto voice drew repeated applause, and Naomi Slocum accompanied. The program featured works by the Taylor sisters and Mrs Slo cum, with an overture praised for its polish. The event praised Carl Graves for his judging and arrangements, marking a notable success.
Graves Jr notes in the Topic that the Villa Dora Hotel will stay open all summer. The Villa Dora is well located and properly run and its continued operation will benefit the city, as stated by Carl.
An Art League show at the Jane D Dora Hotel drew many visitors with watercolors from local artists. Notable displays included works by Emma Marsh, Margaret Davidson, and Mildred Marsh plus Batik scarves and pencil sketches. The event earned wide praise for quality and variety. Also noted were Palm Beach pier plans, a Florida building permit total for January around 20.8 million dollars, and new iron foundry interest in Live Oaks Thomasville.
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