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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1939
Page
5
Mr and Mrs D J Young of De Land announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Mildred to William H Dorne of Mount Dora. The wedding date will be announced later.
The King's Daughters gathered Monday night at Mrs. C. C. Moorhead’s Eustis Road home with strong attendance despite a heavy rain. Devotional and short business session preceded a social hour and refreshments. The next meeting, May 22, will be at Mrs. A. M. Cameron’s Lake Dora Drive home, with members meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Don-
Squadron Sons of the American Legion and their fathers enjoyed a swimming party and al fresco supper at the Tucker home on Lake Joanna. Attendees included Commander and Mrs. Daveey, Dr. Strickland, Oscar Stephens and family, Prof. D. D. Roseborough and others, with car spaces provided on Nelly Avenue and transportation to the Cameron home at 7 45.
The Mount Dora Junior Woman's Club will hold its first installation banquet on Wednesday May 17 at 8:00 PM at the Yacht Club. Miss France Hofmeter editor of Florida Clubwoman will speak. Mrs Henry Land will install officers for the coming year. Reservations with Mrs J G Ray Jr Sylvan Shores by May 13.
The Triangle Sub Deb Club held its May 1 meeting in Eustis with officers reelected: President Ruby Prevatt Vice President Barbara Williams Secretary Virginia Walter Treasurer Shirley Coen Historian Frances Pinkerton. A May 12 dance at Mount Dora Yacht Club invites all members to dress as a favorite character.
In a candlelit dining room Mrs T C Jensen presided over a Pot Mrs F B Lathama served a bowl as appreciative listeners enjoyed a literary program. The table overflowed with appetizing fare including dainty cakes and assorted bonbons.
The Ocklawaha Chapter D A R held its final meeting of the season at Mrs W M Igon in Eustis. Fifty five members from Eustis Mount Dora Tavares Umatilla Tangerine and Sorrento plus thirteen associate members participated. Officers and committees reviewed eight regular and two special meetings with notable speakers. A $150 student loan to a Montverde student and a $100 addition to the loan fund brought the total to $300. Gifts supported Ellis Island State D A R Library Stephen Foster Memorial and highway marker projects. Four Citizenship Pilgrimage pins were awarded and two markers dedicated for deceased and charter members. Regents Miss Allen and Mrs Rush reported from the Continental Congress in Washington D C. All officers were reelected for 1939 40 and adjournment followed after an ice course.
Personal notices detail extended travels and summer plans of residents including Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Beebe to Flint Michigan Mrs. H. A. Vinton to Pedford New York and Miss Nancy Stuart to Mechanicsburg Ohio. Several others are described visiting relatives, recovering from illness or celebrating birthdays in the area.
Darryl F. Zanuck brings Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s detective tale to the screen. Richard Greene Basil Rathbone and Wendy Barrie headline a cast as Holmes and Watson aid Sir Henry Baskerville in uncovering the moorland terror at the Baskerville mansion.
The Mount Dora Public Library librarian Miss Mary L. Graham, longtime club member of the Woman's Club, died unexpectedly. The club resolves to mourn her loss, extends sympathy to her nieces and nephews, and pays tribute with a lantern of memory and a hopeful farewell.
A local resident announces a free plant giveaway to beautify Mount Dora and Tangerine. Beginning Thursday morning from 9 to 11, supply lasts, with about a hundred ferns, air potato vines, kalanchee velutina, passion vines, and rooted cuttings available to the public. The donor is 86 years old and plans ongoing giveaways for several years.
All Eastern Star members are notified of a date change for regular meetings. The next regular meeting is set for Thursday May 11 at 8 00 PM in the Masonic Lodge room. Meetings will occur on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. A School of Instruction for District No 12 will be held in Leesburg Masonic Lodge room Saturday May 13 at 10 00 AM. Officers are urged to attend. a plate lunch will be served by the Past Matron's Club of Leesburg for 35 cents. Mount Dora Chapter No 103 Order of Eastern Star.
W J Sanborn describes annual spring house cleaning and giving away excess plants to friends and others who wish them, noting a preference to avoid discarding desirable plants. He invites recipients to join the distribution list and receive plants.
Sorrento residents host and visit relatives across Florida and beyond. Earl and Mrs. Martin of Haines City were weekend guests of Mrs. George Battle. Miss Doris Cowart attends St Augustine School for Deaf and Blind program shown in the Monday Times-Union pictorial. Mrs. Phifer and two children return to Washington DC after a three week visit with Mrs. Strite and family.
Mrs. Bartholomew, widow of Mr Bartholomew who died eleven years ago, spent winters in Ormond Beach running the Camel Bell Shop for Chinese goods and summers in Watch Hill Rhode Island. Her death follows declining health after the Watch Hill storm last summer, and the community extends sympathy to the bereaved daughter. A bill to require sealed sanitary sugar packaging in Florida refineries was introduced by Representative Stewart of Hendry County and others.
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