Rummage and Food Sale Planned by M E Church Ladies
The ladies of the M E church announce a rummage and food sale Friday afternoon and Saturday March 11 and 12 in the empty storeroom on Donnelly Avenue south of Mount Dora Pharmacy.
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1932
Page
2
St Patrick's Card Party For Catholic Church Benefit
St Patrick's card party will be held Thursday evening March 17 at 8 o'clock in the social rooms of the Community Building to benefit the Catholic Church. Refreshments will be served. Tickets are 50 cents and everyone is invited.
Mrs Drake Hosts Delta Packaard Card Club
Mrs Franke Drake welcomed the Delta Packaard card club to her home Thursday afternoon for two tables of play. Prizes went to Mrs George Wheeler for high score, Mrs C J Palmer for second, and Mrs Grady Cooley for consolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franke Drake
George Wheeler
C. J. Palmer
Grady Cooley
Literary Department Woman's Club Meeting Scheduled
The Literary department of the Woman's Club will meet in the Community Building social room next Tuesday afternoon March 15 at 3 o'clock. All ladies are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Woman’s Club
Evening Bridge Party Hosts Honor Toasts and Prizes
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Taussig hosted three tables of bridge at their Grandview Terrace home on Tuesday evening. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Maud Varney, Mrs. L. R. Heim, Mrs. Carl Graves, and Mr. F. H. Begole after the progressions, followed by a buffet supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Taussig
Grandview Terrace
Maud Varney
L. R. Heim
Carl Graves
F. H. Begole
Friendly Club Meets at Mrs Crandall Home
Twelve members of the Friendly Club gathered Monday afternoon at Mrs Crandalls Elev enth avenue home for a pleasant session and light refreshments. Next weeks meeting will be hosted by Mrs Kennel on the Tavares Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Club
Lake County Nurses Club Meeting Announced
The Lake County Nurses Club schedules its regular meeting Tuesday evening March 15 at 8 o clock at the home of Miss Nelle Hague 333 Fifth avenue. Mrs R Champ will be the associate hostess and all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County Nurses Club
Nelle Hague
Fifth Avenue
R. Champ
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Elder Home
The Methodist Church group gathers at 409 Fifth Avenue on Monday at 3 oclock. Mrs Loveless and Mrs Gifford lead the program on Mite Boxes and Stewardship. Members are asked to bring their mite boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Elder
Fifth Avenue
Ocklawaha D A R meeting features Mount Dora Girl Scouts
The Ocklawaha Chapter of the D A R met Thursday afternoon in the social rooms. Mount Dora Girl Scouts presented the program under director Miss Laura Neville. Miss Katherine Parks, a National Girl Scouts representative, addressed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocklawaha
Mount Dora
Laura Neville
Katharine Parks
National Girl Scouts
Dessert Bridge at Villa Dora Hotel Hosts Twelve Tables
Miss Margaret Simpson hosted a refined dessert bridge at the Villa Dora Hotel with twelve tables set for play, nine contract and three auction. Prizewinners included Mrs. George Bidwell, Mrs. Mary MacDowell, Mrs. Donald Begole, Mrs. Carl Graves, Miss Schoonmaker, and Mrs. Fred Wentworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Simpson
Villa Dora
George Bidwell
Mary MacDowell
Donald Begole
Carl Graves
Schoonmaker
Fred Wentworth
Dinner and Drive Remembrance Dinner For Old Friends
Mrs. Jessie E. Butts and Miss Ruth Butts hosted a dinner last Sunday for three longtime friends Mrs. Sa a, Mrs. Charles Simpson, and Adelia Avery. After the meal they enjoyed social time recalling old times together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie E. Butts
Ruth Butts
Saa
Charles Simpson
Adelia ‘Avery
First Houses Built in the Little Community
A note highlights the first houses built in the small community and a landmark home titled End of a Perfect Day, reflecting early settlement and local sentiment.
Chicago Party Hosts Scan of Chicago Socialites
Mrs Catherine Lewis and Miss Margaret Lewis entertained guests at a Chicago party hosted in Mrs Lewis sister Mrs W G Spayde s home. Attending were Mrs William Dillon Miss Esther Dillon Mrs Paul Milner Miss Madeline Milner Mrs N S Mayo and Mrs L W Hathaway all of Chicago. A salad course and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Catherine Lewis
Margaret Lewis
Lewis
W. G. Spayde
William Dillon
Esther Dillon
Paul Milner
Madeline Milner
N. S. Mayo
L. W. Hathaway
King's Daughters Plan State Convention Meeting
The King's Daughters met Tuesday evening with Mrs. Mabel Cleary. They discussed further plans for the State Convention and received committee reports. Social hour featured homemade doughnuts cookies coffee and cocoa. The next meeting is March 22 at the Community Church parlors with Mrs. N W Dean Miss Florence Davis and Miss Helen Gallimore as hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters
Mabel Cleary
Community Church
N. W. Dean
Florence Davis
Helen Gallimore
Afternoon Bridge Party at Villa Dora Hotel
Mrs Maude Shepard hosted a bridge party for eight tables at the Villa Dora hotel. Floral decorations featured wild amaryllis. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Paul Milner Mrs Ray Stillman Mrs Thomas Mould Miss Esther Dillon Mrs Fred MacMahon Mrs Carl Graves and Mrs Oscar Taussig. Dainty refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Shepard
Villa Dora
Paul Milner
Ray Stillman
Thomas Mould
Esther Dillon
Fred MacMahon
Carl Graves
Oscar Taussig
Garden Club discusses federation affiliation and plans
The Garden Club met in the social rooms on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Gerta Meggs of Jacksonville, president of the Jacksonville club, spoke on her club work and potential federation affiliation. Mrs. Harry Smith of Winter Garden Nurseries will speak March 16 on Flower Show plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerta Meggs
Jacksonville
Harry Smith
Winter Garden Nurseries
Missionary Meeting Planned by Community Church Ladies
The Community Church women schedule a March missionary meeting for Friday at 3 PM at Miss Easter Armstrong’s home on McDonald Street. The program features Hunger Fighters with participants Mrs. Kneeland Loomis Masten and Wentworth. Mrs. Morley will oversee the social hour after the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Church
Community Church Choir Party Hosted by Mrs White
Community Church Choir director Mrs. R N White entertained members and families at a home party on Wednesday evening after a brief practice. Several members were absent due to out of town appointments. The event featured games and musical contests with prizes to Miss Harriet Banks Miss Esther Cadman Mrs Lillian Banks and J R La Breck. Large refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Church Choir
R. N. White
Harriet Banks
Esther Cadman
Lillian Banks
J. R. la Breck
Prohibition Union Plans Donations After Meeting
The W C T U held a March 7 meeting at Community Church with fourteen members present. Mrs Overhiser led a Thanksgiving Psalm and prayers. Mrs Marsh summarized Col Raymond Robbins Orlando address on prohibition and the Allied Crusaders. A motion allocated funds totaling 46.50 for the cause and local headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Church
Dr. Crool
Florida Anti-Saloon League
Evanston
Til
W. C. T. U. A Life Line Union
Mrs. Seger Honored At Birthday Surprise
Mrs Seger was honored at a birthday surprise hosted Saturday evening by Mr and Mrs Ray Stillman. Four tables of cards were in play and the event concluded with guests bidding farewell to the guest of honor J D Secor.
Birthday Cake and Dutch Lunch for Guests
A group gathering featured a Dutch lunch and a birthday cake. Attendees included Mrs. Hoffman and Mrs. Potter along with Mr. Simpson and Mr. Hardy, and guests such as Mr. Secor and Mrs. Beary among many others.
Wo man’s Club Meets with Current Events and Guest Speaker
The Wo man’s Club held its regular meeting Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. W. A. Sheldon presiding in place of Mrs. Kra mer. Members heard Florida and foreign current events prepared by members and guests. Next week’s program features the Literature department on March 15 and the Art department on March 22 with Mr. James J. Baggs speaking. Tea and cakes were served during the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
W. A. Sheldon
Kramer
Florida
Kneeland
Lemert
United States
Frank Martin
Shepard
Magnolia Gardens
Charleston
S. C
O. J. Matthews
Orange
N. J
Department of Literature
Art
James J. Baggs
Orlando
Orlando Art League
N. W. Morley
G. R. LaBreck
Jepson
Mount Dora Social Notes Show Visitors and Guests
Mrs. Mary Lyons of Tampa visits Mount Dora while Ohio guests Isham and Mallory host in town. The piece lists several weekday travelers and day trips among residents and visitors, including talks by Paul Mahony in Mount Dora, and hospital updates about Elva and Miss Susie Merry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lyons
Tampa
Mount Dora
Local Socials and Upcoming Events Reported
Several fishing party members headed to Blue Cypress Lake for a short trip including George Lawrence M Cronwall E E Stokes Harry Backus and Dr Strayer of Orlando A group of four women planned a motor trip to South Florida and the East and West Coasts returning Thursday The Primary Play Magic Gifts at the school auditorium was rescheduled from March 15 to March 17 due to an Eastern Star benefit A bowling party who enjoyed a picnic in Orlando included Mr and Mrs Wilson Smith Mr and Mrs Arthur Weeks Mr and Mrs R C Thomas Mr and Mrs William Sprague Mrs J Wolfert and Mr I Mosbacher
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ree
Blue Cypress Lake
Messrs
George Lawrence
M. Cronwall
E. E. Stokes
Harry Backus
Dr. Strayer
Orlando
R. O. Conant
Elizabeth Conant
George B. Merrill
Evelyn Sweetser
South Florida
Wilson Smith
Arthur Weeks
R. C. Thomas
William Sprague
J. Wolfert
I. Mosbacher
Social Notes Highlight Weather and Travel in Mount Dora
Friends of Mrs C D Retan report she is recovering after an operation at Sanford Hospital. A Daytona Beach outing featured three visiting families plus the Old Timer's Club meeting with bridge games and plans for next week’s annual outing. Travelers D C Boyd of Galion Ohio began homeward, visiting Mrs Trace in Mount Dora, while At Home entertainments drew local ladies at the Community Building. Mrs O J Matthews and others from Orange New Jersey and Worcester Massachusetts visit Mr and Mrs Wilmot in Mt Donell street and will tour the state. Matthews arrived by boat to Jacksonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Retan
Old Timer’s Club
S. W. Gledhill
Carl Graves
D. C. Boyd
Galion
Ohio
Mount Dora
O. J. Matthews
Henry S. Allen
Orange
N. J
Carl Sparrow
Worcester
Mass
Charles R. Wilmot
McDonald Street
Allen
Mount Dora Theatre Presents Poe Drama and Union Depot
The Mount Dora Theatre showcases Edgar Allan Poe’s Murders in the Rue Morgue with Bela Lugosi in a famed role and Sidney Fox starring. Union Depot follows on Tuesday and Wednesday with Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Joan Blondell. The Mount Dora Lodge of Eastern Stars presents a Tuesday benefiting show and Slim Zasu Pitts stars in Father on Thursday at the Rialto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Theatre
Edgar Allen Poe
Rue Morgue
Mayfair Theatre
New York
Bela Lugosi
Erik
Sidney Fox
Paramount News
Mount Dora
Union Depot
Motion Picture Herald
First National
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Joan Blondell
Father
Mount Dora Girls Fall to Leesburg in Lake County Tourney Final
In Leesburg the Mount Dora girls reached the final after two strong wins over Umatilla and Montverde but Leesburg prevailed to take the championship. Coach Laney earned praise for guiding the team, while exams loom and the baseball squad eyes Heim Field’s opener against Umatilla with season passes available at $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Leesburg
Mount Dora
Jacksonville Times Union
Montverde
Umatilla
Laney
Tem
Heim Field
Jane McCown
Sorrento Social Roundup of Weekend Visits and Guests
Sorrento residents and visitors are mentioned in a series of social notes. Tom Ayres of Hartwell Georgia visits his sister and brother in law Truman Royal. Ed Stupple and family travel from Chicago to visit friends and plan a Miami trip. Several families host dinners and greetings across Sanford Daytona Mount Dora Zellwood Bok Tower and Penna connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Ayres
Hartwell, Ga
Mrs
Truman Royal
France Grants Honor for Women College in Florida
International recognition to Florida State College for Women comes from the French Consul General in New Orleans. A decree dated October 26, 1931 notes that the college’s Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science diplomas are equivalent to the French baccalaureate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida State College For Women
Edward Conradi
New Orleans
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A. R. Odell
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Cincinnati, Ohio
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E. W. Stephens
Charles Woodbridge
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Ill
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Miami
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M. F. Cowart
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Gay
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Mrs. Smith
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Mrs. Chandler
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C. E. White
Dixie Royal
Ivy Douglas
C. M. Davey
Will Davey
Penna
J. W. Sanders
Bok Tower
Mrs. Widdle
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C. M. Brown
E. C. Porter Ee
Mt. Dora Theatre
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C. C. Dooley
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