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Newspaper

Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1928

Page

4

Bridge Luncheon Hosts Charm Guests In Quiet Day

James Zell, Parfitt and MacMahon hosted a bridge luncheon at their home. Rooms were decorated with garden flowers and a delicious luncheon was served. Afternoon games included bridge and five hundred with prizes awarded to multiple guests.

James Zell Parfitt and MacMahon George L Walter Parfitt G. MacMahon Ncheon and Bridge Williams. N A. C. Perkins MacDowell Estellar Thomas Potter Strayer George Keller Imma Taft H. H. Maliss Margaret White Quixley Thomas

Mrs. Birkbeck Hosts Bridge Luncheon at MacDonald Street

Mrs. A W Birkbeck entertained with a bridge luncheon at her MacDonald street home. High score went to Mrs. Carl Graves who won a flower basket, with prizes for others. Epworth League marked its 39th Anniversary with a church program and speaker from Atlanta urging Christian life.

Epworth League Daniel Bishop Methodist Church C. A. Titus Atlanta Jesus Christ Christ

Orlandon Luncheon and Theatre Party Hosted by Margaret Simpson

Margaret Simpson hosted a luncheon and theatre party in Orlando this week. Guests included Mrs. Mary Macard Estella Clark Mrs. La Due Mrs. R. N. White and Mrs. A. W. Birkbeck who attended a Beacham Theatre program after tea at the Twistring Tea Room.

Uixley G. J. la Due Graves Fred Mac M. Wells Keller R. N. White Margaret White Estella Thomas Potter Mallory Mary Mac Emma Taft E. Stokes Fletcher Crane Alfred Rehbaum Ern- Martin Fannie Noonan Adam Hazelwood Margaret Simpson Orlando Monof Cheon Twistring Miss Apson Mary Macard Estella Clark la Due A. W. Birkbeck Mary MacDonald J. G. la Due de Leon Springs

Dorothy Heath Hosts Pleasant Shores House Party

Miss Dorothy Heath entertained a social at her Shores home honoring guest Miss Ethel Zehms of Fond du Lac Wisconsin. Prizes were awarded to W A Strayer Margaret White Irene Carter Rosalie Brantly and Ignarite Lindman. Guests enjoyed spring flowers hot plate and salad served during the social hour and gifts were exchanged.

Dorothy Shores Ethel Zehms Fondiac Wisconsin Heath W. A. Strayer Maret White Irene Car Rosalie Brantly Ignerite Lindman Frank Heath K. C. Dooley J. G Zehms Margaret. White Irene’ Carter Marcia ‘Ish Frances Brown Rosey ‘Bingo Morris Pickens Marguerite Lindman

Eastern Star Holds Meeting Farewell to Mrs. Young

The regular Eastern Star meeting in the Masonic Hall chapter rooms drew a large crowd to bid farewell to Mrs. Joe Young former matron who will move to Williston Florida. Miss Mildred Marsh presented a gift with a brief speech. Tea and refreshments followed during the social hour.

The Eastern Star Masonic Hall Joe Young Williston Fla

Mrs Altizer Hosts Bridge Luncheon to Honor Birthday Guest

Mrs A B Altizer entertained her weekly bridge club at home on Monday with a spring decor and porch tables. Birthday celebrant Mrs W L Hinson of Orlando received gifts and a cake. Prizes went to Mr M F Hockemeyer Mrs C B Tate and Mrs C C Dooley. Attending were Mrs C R Javens Mrs S V Neilson Mrs Jack Cole and others.

A. B. Altizer W. L. Hinson Orlando M.F. Hockemeyer C. B. Tate C. C. Dooley Altizer C. R. Javens S. V. Neilson Jack Cole V. L. Hinson

Children Baptism and Services at The Friendly House

Sunday morning at 11 o clock will feature the Children’s Day exercises with a Good Samaritan dramatization and a short address by D B Spencer. Baptism of children will take place. parents with unbaptized children are invited to contact the pastor. Morning Bible school and Junior Endeavor are omitted. Evening Y P S C E meets at 6 30. Ladies Aid Society meets Friday afternoon in the church parlors.

D. B. Spencer Ladies Aid ’ Society

Mount Dora Social Notes Highlight Local Travel and Meetings

The Mount Dora Art League works on the library furniture while local women travel to Orlando De Leon Springs Leesburg and various cities for luncheons conventions and visits. Club activities include King's Daughters meetings and trips to Wellington Huron and Malone with several residents spending the summer away from Mount Dora.

Mount Dora Art League

Methodist and Episcopal Services Planned for May 20

The church calendar lists a Methodist Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by Mr Nimnicht, morning worship at 11, Epworth League service at 6:30, a 30 minute song service at 7:00 with preaching, and a mid week service on Wednesday at 7:30. All are welcome, pastor James H Elder.

Methodist Nimnicht Epworth League Ferris James H. Elder

Randall Music Club Meets in Mount Dora and Eustis

The Randall Music Club of Mount Dora and Eustis gathered Friday at Miss Virginia Pierce’s home. Mount Dora reported perfect attendance while three Eustis members were absent. The meeting opened with roll call, two new Mount Dora members joined, and an article from the Eustis paper was shared. A musical program followed with Beethoven pieces and a paper on Beethoven read by Mrs. Randall. Refreshments were served, and the next meeting is planned at Miss Betty Savage’s home in Eustis.

Randall Music Club Mount Dora Eustis Virginia Pierce Sybil Griffin Frances Seigel Martha Nepp Nepp Randall Betty Savage

Social News From Lakeland Area and Nearby Visits

Several days in Lakeland are expected to end with residents returning home later in the week. T. H. Jordan has returned from Atlanta where his mother is convalescing. Miss Jean Hendrie moved north and will stay in Sewickley Pa for months. C J Helms B J Wilkerson and Thomas Cooley were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs M F Hockemeyer. later they enjoyed bridge at the Altizers. George Thayer celebrated a birthday with social visitors H H Mallory A C Quixley David Simpson and others.

Lakeland T. H. Jordan Atlanta Georgia Jean Hendrie Sewickley, Pa C. J. Helms B. J. Wilkerson Thomas Cooley M. F. Hockemeyer A. B. Altizer Bridge George Thayer H. H. Mallory A. C. Quixley David Simpson A. M. Abele G. B. Abele L. J. Carder W. S. Cadman M. Wells Burgess Thayer

Mount Dora Residents Plan Winter Trips

Dr and Mrs H M Seem of Mount Dora will leave early next week for Orange New Jersey by boat and spend several months in the North. Mr and Mrs Thomas Lashar also of Mount Dora will depart Sunday for Fairfield Connecticut, their home, for a time.

H. M. Seem Mount Dora Orange New Jersey North Thomas Lashar Fairfield Conn

Mr and Mrs Wood Visit Mount Dora During Gainesville Trip

Mr and Mrs Charles G Wood bridge of Gainesville were recent business visitors in Mount Dora during their Gainesville trip.

Charles G. Woodbridge Gainesville Mount Dora

Tea Guests At Mrs Waaser Home On Sunday Evening

Mrs David Simpson hosted Sunday tea at her home with guests including Miss Nancy Stuart and the Misses Carrie and Mary True joining Mrs Anna Waaser for an afternoon gathering in this community.

David Simpson Nancy Stuart Carrie and Mary True Anna Waaser

Family visits and local gatherings reported in Sylvan Shores

Mrs E B White and sons Borden and James visit Jacksonville relatives two weeks in Sylvan Shores. Mr and Mrs Joseph Daly and family depart for Mount Kisco summer home. Mount Dora Reading Circle gathers at Emma Marsh home. Moulton hosts Sunday picnic. Friendly Class of Methodist church holds supper.

E. B. White Borden and James Jacksonville George J. White Sylvan Shores

Local residents recount recent travels and visits

Dr. R W Dickson returns from a northern trip. George VanderVoordt of Daytona Beach visits J P Donnelly. W B Lawrence leaves for the north to receive a new plane destined for Mount Dora. Thomas Cooley returns from Georgia. Mrs Philip Thomas and daughter Bertha depart for Sanford then Walton New York. Mrs Mable E Parker to Winchester Massachusetts then Maine and back to Mount Dora in fall. J J West and Elizabeth West return from East Liverpool Ohio. Dr Dickson also in the north handling business in Pittsburgh and Sewickley Pa.

Philip Thomas Bertha E. J. Christopher Sanford Walton New York

Mount Dora Couple Ends East Coast Miami Trip

Mr and Mrs William A Um lauf and guests Mr and Mrs William F Gentsch of Oakfield NY and Mrs Catherine Zittel returned from a motor trip along the east coast to Miami. They crossed the Tamiami Trail to the west coast and spent several days in St Petersburg before returning to Mount Dora.

William A Umlauf William F. Gentsch Oakfield N. Y Catherine Zittel Miami St. Petersburg Mount Dora

Woman's Club Holds Meeting at Congregational Church

Members of the Woman's Club met for a business session and social at the Congregational church on Tuesday afternoon. Refreshments were served by the committee. Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Thompson and daughter plan to leave this week for their summer home in South Heights, Pa., after spending seven winters in Mount Dora, and they say they like Mount Dora more each year and hope to return in the fall.

Woman's Club Congregational Church S.M. Thompson South Heights

Miss Cadman Spends Several Days with Florida State College Visitor

Miss Esther Cadman a student at the Florida State College for Women in Tallahassee recently spent several days with her hosts at the college attending events and touring campus activities.

Esther Cadman Florida State College For Women At Tallahassee

Cadman and Lamoreux Family Notes and Cleveland Trip

Mr. and Mrs. William S. Cadman host parents at their home. Mr. and Mrs. George Lamoreux return from a pleasant trip through the southern part of the state. Mr. and Mrs. H. LeFevre and Mrs. H. F. Merrick left Tuesday for Cleveland Ohio. They will spend a short time there and then go to their summer plans.

William S. Cadman George Lamoreux

Winter visitors depart for Nutley and Cleveland

Mrs. Frank Martin and her granddaughter leave for Nutley New Jersey after spending the winter here. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Reid depart for Cleveland Ohio to spend the upcoming summer months.

Frank Martin Nutley New Jersey

Mrs Turner With Mrs Hurlburt Plan Daytona Trip

Mrs Frank P Turner postpones trip to Daytona Beach to this week and will be joined by Mrs Archie Hurlburt for several weeks at the seaside resort.

Frank P. Turner Daytona Beach Archie Hurlburt

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Marion Abele Mrs. Birkbeck A. W._ Birkbeck MacDonald Street Carl Graves F. G. MacMahon Mary -MacDonald George Zell Fies Dorothy Heath Ollie Williams P. C. Clifford Wellington Ohio Miss Giles Miss Warren Leesburg O. C. Edmonds Louise Newhall N. W. Morley Huron King’s. Daughters Abbie Linnenbrink Mrs. Coleman Gertrude Thorne Elizabeth Waller Tampa J W. Massey Malone W. R. McTurk Episcopal Hilltop Motors Company Highland Avenue Nash Joseph Daly Lake Jem Mount Kisco Emma Marsh Mrs. Moulton R. W. Dickson George VanderVoordt J. P. Donnelly W. B. Lawrence Mable E. Parker Winchester Mass Maine J. J. West Elizabeth West East Liverpool Pittsburgh Sewickley Frock & Frill Beauty Shoppe Mt. Dora Archie Reid Cleveland Coleman L. G. Baugher Eustis, Fla H. Feigin, Inc Donnelly Golden Triangle Cleaners Hale & White
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