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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1945

Page

5

Home Demonstration Club Sets May Meeting in Community Building

Social clubs notes show the Home Demonstration Club calling a regular meeting for Wednesday May 9 in the Community Building with all members urged to attend and visitors welcome. The Monday Social Club closed its season with bridge and five hundred games. Mrs Geo B Evans won the bridge prize and Mrs H R Henderson took the five hundred prize. Attendance was the year’s largest since formation, with weekly card parties and monthly luncheons deemed very successful.

Home Demonstration Club Geo. B. Evans Bridge Ag H. R. Henderson

Marriage of Private Alice Ten Broeck and Staff Sergeant John Bihel

Announcement of the marriage between Private Alice A Ten Broeck formerly Mount Dora and Staff Sergeant John Bihel January 28 in Orlando. Both stationed at AFTAC. Mrs Ten Broeck daughter of Mrs D W Ten Broeck Jacksonville and the late Mr Ten Broeck. Bihel from Portland Oregon. Couple residing in Orlando.

Alice A. Ten Broac Mount Dora John Bihel Orlando AFTAC Bihel D. W. Ten Broeck Jacksonville Mr. Ten Broeck Portland Oregon

Tucker Cape: Mrs. Rowland announces daughter’s engagement

Mrs E H Rowland of Mount Dora announces Lola Cape’s engagement to Carl Eugene Tucker of Mount Dora. The ceremony took place Sunday afternoon April 22 at Rev E C Whites home in Anderson South Carolina. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs R Tucker of Mount Dora and has passed Navy physicals awaiting call. the bride’s mother works at Mount Dora Pharmacy.

Gillespie announces marriage of Tommie Jean to Pvt John Cape Jr

Mr and Mrs Sloane Gillespie of Anderson South Carolina announce the marriage of their daughter Tommie Jean to Private John Cape Jr United States Army at Fort Bragg North Carolina on April 27 The ceremony was held at the bride's sister Mrs George Clark's home in Anderson by Rev E C White Cape is the son of Mrs E H Rowland Pot Mount Dora prior to service he worked for Mr Joe Detten

Sloane Gillespie Anderson South Carolina Tommie Jean John Cape, Jr United States Army Fort Bragg North Carolina George Clark E. C. White Cape E. H. Rowland Mount Dora Joe Detten

The Misses True Entertain for Mrs Carlson

Carrie and Mary True entertained Mrs Carlson of Franklin Massachusetts with a Wednesday dinner at Esther's Dutch Kitchen in Eustis. The guests then returned to Mount Dora for an evening of reminiscing and horoscopes at the Misses True home.

Mrs Fenton and Mrs Carlson Host Buffet For Old Timers

Mrs Robert Carlson of Franklin Mass and Mrs Robert Fenton entertained longtime friends Saturday night at Mrs Fenton s Ninth Avenue home. Guests recalled childhood days at the old frame school and enjoyed a buffet supper with tables on the veranda and in the living room. Attending were Carrie and Mary True Nancy Stuart Dorothy Thompson Mrs J M Turner Mrs C R Javens Mrs David S Simpson Sr Mrs C G Wise Mrs Ronald Christie Mrs George Keller Edna Dennis Jessie Gould Mrs H D Overhiser and Mrs C C Ames.

Carrie and Mary True Nancy Stuart Dorothy Thompson J. M. Turner C. R. Javens David S. Simpson, Sr C. G. Wise Ronald Christie George Keller Edna Dennis Jessie Gould

Conner Wedding Anniversary Celebrated at Green Tile

Mr and Mrs Owen Conner celebrated their twenty first wedding anniversary with a surprise dinner party at the Green Tile Tuesday evening. The event was planned by Mrs Vernon Conner and featured floral decorations and an orchid corsage for Mrs Conner. Attending were Mr and Mrs Vernon Conner, Mrs Sadie Trimble, Mr and Mrs Sam Coen.

Woman's Auxiliary of St. Thomas to Install Officers

Members of the Woman's Auxiliary of St. Thomas Episcopal Church are reminded that the next meeting will be held Tuesday May 8. The session will begin promptly at 10 a.m. with a brief business followed by installation of officers.

Woman’s Auxiliary ST. Thomas Episcopal Church Woman's Auxiliary

United Thank Offering Sunday at Parish Church

The parish announces a meeting for officers and chairmen followed by a Corporate Communion and installation. Auxiliary president Mrs Gene Simpson hosts a luncheon at the Parish House. Mrs Henry W Land urges United Thank Offering Sunday on May 6 with a second bank offering collected at 11 am in the vestibule. If absent, contributions may be sent via a church member.

Gene Simpson Henry W. Land United Thank Offering Committee United Thank Offering Cesven Europe

Mount Dora Winter Visitors Keep Moving North

The column lists residents and families returning to northern homes or traveling to summer retreats. Names include Mr. M. L. Denbroeder Mrs. E. D. Parker Mrs. J. J. Alvord and others with destinations such as Bradley Beach New Jersey Norfolk Vermont Daytona Beach East Liverpool Ohio Conneaut Ohio Ware Mass Mount Dora and Kennebunkport after wintering in Florida.

H. R. Bradner Bradley Beach New Jersey Mrs J. B. McDonald East Liverpool Ohio Sylvan Shores

Local Notables Leave for Summer Homes and Travels

Mrs W C Williams returns from Orlando hospital stay to 601 Eleventh Ave West and plans summer in Maine and Massachusetts. Mrs W J Phelps leaves for Mount Vernon New York after winter at Villa Dora Hotel. Mrs Marvin G Stevens and daughter Ninette visit Cleveland then head to Ohio after five months in town. Mr and Mrs W G Shipley return from Warren Ohio citrus business. Rita Daniels returns to St Vincent's Hospital Jacksonville after foot surgery and cast, hoping to resume duties soon as senior cadet nurse.

H. E. Page Fairlee Vermont Villa Dora W. C. Williams Orlando Hital Miss Haislip Eleventh Avenue West W. J. Phelps Mount Vernon N. Y Massachusetts Maine Marvin G. Stevens Ninette Cleveland Ohio A. D. Odell Rita Daniels St. Vincent’s Hospital Jacksonville JE Baytend E. Daniels

George Malone III Ill in Eustis Hospital

George Malone III is seriously ill with a heart ailment in Eustis hospital. He became ill about ten days ago in Bradenton and was briefly treated in Tampa before transfer to Eustis for extended hospitalization.

George Malone Eustis Bradenton Tampa

Shark Fins and Mullet by Ilona Sues

This book argues China’s leaders and people are capable yet battles appeasers and fifth columnists. It portrays episodes of those opposing Japanese rule and aiding democracy, introducing new figures in China’s freedom struggle.

China Ilona Ralf Sues Sues

Ware named ABA War Loan chairman for Florida drive

G G Ware Florida district War Finance chair and Florida Bankers Association link has been appointed ABA War Loan chairman for Florida for the 7th War Loan Drive starting in May. He will coordinate between the ABA, Florida Bankers Association and Florida banks. National ABA chairman is Tom K Smith of St Louis Boatmen's National Bank.

Florida War Finance Committee G. G. Ware W. Randolph Burgess American Bankers Association Florida Mr. Ware A.B.A Florida Bankers Association Banks of Florida National A.B.A Tom K. Smith St. Louis Boatmen’s National Bank

Tips for stretching meat supplies in home cooking

Household guidance suggests using small meat portions with vegetables, browning flour for thickening, and baking with a lid to extend servings. Techniques include pies, layered dishes, scotched by potatoes or rice, and meat extenders like soya flour to maximize protein and flavor.

Tavares Kiwanis to Honor Past Presidents

The Tavares Kiwanis Club will honor its past presidents at a Thursday noon meeting on May 3. Invitations were mailed to listed former presidents to attend or send messages, including Boyce A. Williams Royal P. Hamlin Fred W. Langerquist Chester B. Treadway Sanford C. Colley C. M. Pinkerton W. M. Kennedy Frank C. Sumner Clifford R. Hiatt R. C. Peeples William S. Mare Dodge Taylor J. B. Prevatt E. I. Burleigh R. E. Norris C. L. Bassett Carl Duncan and C. C. Thulberry. The club, founded in 1925, counts 59 total members as of March 1945 with 45 active, 6 honorary, 7 service, and 1 privileged.

Tavares Kiwanis Club Boyce A. Williams Royal P. Hamlin Fred W. Langerquist Chester B. Treadway Sanford C. Colley C. M

Montverde Mails Mumbles Monthly to Men in Service

Montverde sends a mimeographed homefront newspaper to soldiers, three to four pages per issue, usually two columns per page. It includes news from home, reports by service members on their activities, jokes, a Drips from a Leaky Faucet column, essays, messages from elders, and cartoons. Compiled by local girls with brothers in service, the cheerful publication is well received, with readers writing for the next issue.

Montverde

Lake County 4H Club Achievement Day May 5

On May 5 the Lake County 4H Club girls hold their annual county Achievement Day at the Home Demonstration Building in Tavares. The event features exhibitions of the year’s work and record books. A State Short Course for 4-H girls will be held in Tallahassee with scholarships awarded Saturday afternoon.

Lake County Tavares Tallahassee Florida State College For Women Anna Mae Sikes Cing In As Il

Film Shown to Thousands in Alaska and Sitka Areas

In a letter to the Lake County Chamber of Commerce assistant secretary Robert B. Dowda of the Intelligence and Security Division in Seattle explains delay in returning a film. It has been shown at Prince Rupert Port Edward Watson Island Sitka Juneau Ketchikan to Army and Navy personnel and about 2000 people have seen it with 600 Boothe Memorial High School students in Rupert. The film will have a final showing at the Corporal's Club on Acropolis Hill Wednesday.

Lake County Boothe Memorial High School Rupert Acroplis Hill

Note of departure to Florida on a boat

A fragmentary letter mentions night travel and a voyage to Florida. The writer signs as Bob with a closing phrase most sincerely yours. The text lacks a full context but indicates a planned sea journey.

Flagpole base at Tavares draws attention from readers

The Lake County flagpole base, built in 1937 for the semi centennial, draws interest. Hammett notes the base uses 56 stones from states and countries of origin for Lake County residents and supports three flagpoles: American, Florida, and Lake County flags with a white outline on blue.

Lake County Tavares Hammett Orlando Sentinel

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