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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1931

Page

2

P. T. A. Called Meeting Announced

A meeting of the Parent Teachers Association is set for Monday May 11 at 2 45 p m in the school auditorium to discuss matters of importance.

Parent Kinder Association

Lewis hosts informal At Home for mother’s birthday

Mrs C A Lewis hosts an at home gathering for her birthday on Monday May 3 3 to 5 PM at the family home at McDonald Street and Seventh Avenue. Friends are invited to call and share in the celebration.

T Lewis C. A. Lewis McDonald Street Seventh Avenue John Lewis Jacksonville Arthur Lewis Winter Park

Missionary Meeting at Methodist Church May 11

The Missionary Society meets Monday May 11 at 3:00 p m. hosted by Mrs C F Gifford 433 Fifth Avenue. Miss Gallimore leads the program on the topic Three Fold Stewardship.

Missionary Society of the Methodist Church C. F. Gifford Fifth Avenue

Nursery School Closes for Picnic Closing Exercises

The Nursery School of Miss Margaret Lewis held closing exercises on Friday morning followed by a picnic in a park. The children enjoyed swings and teeters before the school resumes in October.

Margaret Lewis Esther Cadman Wilmington, O

Eastern Star School of Instruction in Eustis Saturday

Eastern Star members will attend a school of instruction in Eustis on Saturday led by Mrs. Jane Kite at 10 00. Attendees will contribute to a covered dish luncheon. A reception for Mr George Miller Grand Associate Patron will be held in Leesburg at 8 00 this Thursday evening. The Pot Luck Supper Club met at the Ray home Tuesday with a chicken supper and bridge. Prizes went to Mrs Helms Javens Altizer Helms. Next meeting at the Helms home.

Order Eastern Star Eustis Jane Kite George Miller Leesburg J. G. Ray Sylvan Shores C. J. Helms C. R. Javens A. B. Altizer

W C T U Plans Fresh Start After May Meeting

Nine members of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union met May 4 at the Community church chapel with Mrs. Carr in charge. They discussed a summer pause and a September restart, and Dr. Clapp led the program. Topics included the Woman's National Committee for Law Enforcement in Washington and Governor Emerson of Illinois veto repeal efforts.

Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Community Church Chapel Carr Union Clapp Woman’s National Committee For Law Enforcement Washington Henry W. Peabody Emerson Illinois

Winter Residents Begin Northward Departures from Mount Dora

Local society notes list numerous residents and visitors leaving Mount Dora for summer homes and northern cities. Families including the Spencers, Parkers, Grows and Heims plan moves to states such as Michigan Connecticut and Ohio. Several others extend stays or travel to destinations like Waterford Kansas City Cape Cod and Des Moines.

Reading party and exhibits mark primary and intermediate school work

The primary department hosted a reading party with mothers in attendance as students presented programs in reading spelling and songs and displayed a year’s work. The intermediate department followed with an exhibit including work books drawings nature projects and maps from fourth through sixth grades.

Orlando educator Dr Grabel to speak at school assembly

Dr. R. E. Grabel of Orlando will address students at a school assembly on Monday May 11 from 10 30 to 11 00 a m. The event is set in the school auditorium.

R. E. Grabel Orlando

Scouts Collect Over One and Half Tons of Magazines

Citizens of Hoosick Falls New York donated magazines to Boy Scout Troop No 14. Under Scoutmaster George W Alexander the scouts collected more than one and a half tons and sold them to a paper concern to fund their summer camp.

Hoosick Falls N. V Boy Scouts Geborge W. Alexander

War Mothers plan Arlington Mothers Day tribute to Washington

The American War Mothers organize solemn ceremonies at Arlington on Mothers Day to honor Mary Ball Washington and the nation’s hero. Aisle of Honor, flower garlands, and 35 patriotic organizations will mark the tomb of the Unknown Soldier with remarks by top officials and music by the Marine Band.

Virginia State Department of the American Legion United States Marine Band Sidney Keys Evans United States Navy Virgil McClure American War Mothers John L. DeWitt United States Army Patrick Hurley Bertha Curtis Johnson Herman Fahler France Frank Witchey 3Rd United States Cavalry Arlington Lincoln Memorial Association Alice M. French Mabel D. Digney Margaret N. McClure Mary Spence Amos A. Fries 20Th Marine Band 20Th Marines Congress War Department George Washington United States

Urge Cleaner Streets by Norfolk Boy Scouts

The Boy Scouts of Norfolk Virginia distributed over ten thousand leaflets telling residents where responsibility lies for sidewalk cleanliness and offering ways citizens can help keep city streets tidy.

Boy Scouts of Norfolk

Eggs for every season in the home kitchen

Traditional guidance encourages using eggs freely to stretch meals this season. Recipes include baked eggs in tomato cups with cheese and butter, baked eggs with cream and crumbs, and a curried eggs dish served over hot rice with a paprika finish.

Orphanage Seeks Soap Coupons to Aid Benson Springs Home

The Topic appeals for coupons from Octagon Soap and brands like Borden Challenge Pearl Magnolia Milk and Kirkman to send to the Methodist Orphans Home at Benson Springs. The effort supports farm transport, a kitchen range, uniforms for a boys band, and steam laundry equipment. Visitors welcomed.

Benson Springs Borden Challenge Pearl Magnolia Kirkman

Eagle Scout Dillon Wins National Newspaper Boy Award

Barclay Dillon Jr. of Troop 33 Birmingham Alabama won first prize in the American Newspaper Boys Association essay contest describing his Washington trip. He was named America's outstanding newspaper boy and received a gold watch from Judge C N Feidelson at a theatre party attended by 500 junior carriers.

Barclay Dillon, Jr Birmingham Ala Alabama Washington, D. C American Newspaper Boys’ Association Dillon America C. N. Feidelson Birmingham News-Age Herald Scout Dillon National Boy Scout Press Association Birmingham Boy Scout Press Club

Contract to Be Let Soon for Mobile and Pensacola Canal

A formal notice indicates a contract will be let soon to start work on the Mobile and Pensacola canal project. Details on bids, specs, and timelines were not fully disclosed in the fragment. Local authorities emphasize readiness to begin as soon as bids are received and approved.

Mobile and Pensacola Canal

Notice of Teachers Examinations in Tavares Florida

Regular teachers examinations slated for June 4 5 and 6 in Tavares for all certificate grades. Those desiring to test must notify County Superintendent D H Moore in Tavares by May 21. Applicants should bring pen ink and paper.

Tavares D. H. Moore Florida

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The Social Register Ll Tn Cal All Mrs D. B. Spencer Daytona Beach E. D. Parker Grandview Mrs. Judson Grow Waterford Michigan Louisa Hague J. G. Thomas E. E. Truskett Kansas C. T. Purdy Mount Dora Cara, Mich W. J. Beebe Flint Gilbert Ganin Florence Davis Ninth Avenue Mount Kisco N. Y L. R. Heim Woodland Avenue Fairfield Beach Conn A. G. Moss Port Stanley Ontario Canada E. N. Wentworth Philadelphia Des Moines Mary Torrey Thomas Lashar Good Times S. W. Gledhill Caen M. J. Bouterse Bettye Bouterse Beulah Bouterse Miami Frank Davidson Pomona Ferndale Montverde Rae Brown Ludlow H. T. Brown Grace and Alice Davis F. G. Davis B. A. White Cape Cod T. C. Jensen Mr. Jensen Marshall Hurlburt Portland Archie Hurlburt Rollin J. Brown Eighth Avenue New Hampshire R. H. Alexander Maude Varney Pawlet, VI W. W. Ingram Miller Wells William Johnson Harold Coleman W. H. Waller Zora Waller Angola Ind E. R. Eckis Mary Jane Eckis Buffalo, N. Y J. J. Stitzel Howard Workman Loudonville, C Alfred Rehbaum Palm Beach Banker’s Convention Kiwanis Emma L. Taft Emma E. Leavenworth Stanton M. Child Lakeside Inn Fort Myers George E. Bundy Norwood, O Mount Bern G. B. Merrill Evelyn Sweetser R. N. Cross Tremain Street Merrill Yarmouth Maine Sweetser Cumberland Albert G. Mann N. E. Davis Columbus, O Evanston, Il Mary M. Schaller Waterville Clayton Street Asheville Biltmore Estate E. S. Frye Elizabeth Woolworth Lucy Ayers North Davenport's Ingram Bldg Mt. Dora Theatre RANGO Metrotone News David Richard Cromwell Noah Beery Ann Harding Wes Jackie Cooper Mitzi Green Robert Coogan Mirror Eustis Theatre Will Rogers Scurgee Shearer Irene Rich Robert Montgomery Gates of Happiness Mackaill Basil Rathbone Fox News Victor McLaglen Fay Wray Lew Cody Mickey Trader Horn Mount Dora Theatre Elizabeth Waller Osteopathic Physician Donnelly Lake View R. C. Conklin M. D Donnelly St. Mount Dora Fla DR. Richardson Fourth Ave. Osteopathic—Medicine Surgery Beacham EL Brendel Mr Lemon Orange RITZ Richard Barthelmess Rialto SUN MON Norma Shearer W. C. Williams Sylvan Shores Red Mount Dora Sidel’s Market W. E. Lackey, Jeweler
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