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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1934

Page

5

Wedding at the Crane home honors Wise and Ferris

A small wedding at the home of Mr and Mrs D oe Crane on McDonald street united Miss Harriet Wise and Edith Cookinham with Mr Clayton Tremain and Harold Wingate as attendants. Rev D B Spencer officiated before about thirty guests. The bride wore a white ensemble with tea rose delphinium and baby's breath corsage. The couple plan a brief honeymoon to Tampa and return to an apartment at Baker and Fourth avenues.

Harriet Wise Edith Cookinham Clayton Tremain Harold Wingate Tampa West Coast Baker and Fourth Avenues

Maher Lauenborg Engagement Reported in Mount Dora

Mount Dora residents learn of an engagement between Miss Martha Louise Lauenborg of Palm Beach and Lawrence Maxwell Maher, son of Mr and Mrs Frederick W Maher. The announcement features families A H M Lauenborg and Frederick W Maher with the couple to be wed in the near future.

Mount Dora Couple to Wed in Palm Beach Home

Rebel Hannan and Mrs. Lauenberg Clifton Rice will wed at the home of the latter. Miss Lauen, Palm Beach High School graduate of 1929, is a member of Alpha Delta and Theta Delta Delta sororities. Mr. Maher, a Palm Beach High School graduate, lives in Boca Raton and is a nephew of Mrs. Arthur Orton of Mount Dora.

Rebel Hannan Mount Lauenberg Clifton Rice Miss Lauen Palm Beach High School Florida State College Palm Beach Alpha Delta Theta Delta Delta Maher Mount Dora Boca Raton Arthur Orton

Porch party at 821 Donnelly avenue hosted by Mrs. Torrey

Mrs. Mary Torrey will entertain the ladies of the Community church at a porch party on Friday afternoon May 18 from 3 to 5 o'clock at her home 821 Donnelly avenue. All ladies are invited.

Mary Torrey Donnelly Avenue

Bridge Party At Yacht Club Friday Evening

The Yacht Club hosts a bridge card party Friday night at eight o'clock. The entertainment committee invites ladies and others for an informal evening of bridge at the club.

Yacht Club

Missionary Meeting at Methodist Church Highlights Korea

The monthly Missionary Society gathering at the Methodist church met Monday afternoon at Mrs. Miller Wells residence with president Mrs. Conklin presiding. Attendees discussed Korea and shared refreshments prepared by the host.

Monthly Missionary Society The Methodist Church Miller Wells

Methodist Choir Hosts Informal Parsonage Reception

The First Methodist Church choir gathered Tuesday evening at Reverend Perry B. James's parsonage for an informal reception. Musical games entertained the group as plans for summer music were discussed. Director Mrs. Esther Wyatt led, organist Miss Jeannette Pike accompanied, with the music committee including A. P. Sidel, D. H. Bishop, and Mrs. A. J. Waltz. Light refreshments and cut flowers enhanced the living room.

First Methodist Church Perry B. James Esther Wyatt Jeannette Pike A. P. Sidel D. H. Bishop A. J. Waltz

Farewell Dinner for Miss Reck in Zellwood

Mrs. Hallie Reck hosted a farewell dinner at Zellwood Inn for her daughter Lida before their move to New York state. Guests included Francys Sadler Virginia Ingram Jean Smith Martha Wells Janet Hackett and Mary Elizabeth Simpson.

Miss Reck Hallie Reck Lida Zellwood Inn Zellwood Mrs. Reck Francys Sadler Virginia Ingram Jean Smith Martha Wells Janet Hackett Mary Elizabeth Simpson

Miss Morley Hosts Backward Party for Five Couples

Flora Morley entertained five couples of young people with a novel backward party at her home on MacDonald Street last Friday. The event featured playful reversals and social games in a lively, informal gathering set in the community.

Miss Morley Flora Morley MacDonald

Backward Night Event Delights Guests at Flora Morley’s

A social evening featured guests greeting with hello instead of goodbye and backward customs. Miss Morley hosted with Lida Beck Virginia Ingram Jean Smith Janet Hackett and others joined Frank Pooser Nelson Morley Lem Downs Robert Quixley and Walter Hackett as dancers and organizers.

Morley Magen Lida Beck Virginia Ingram Jean Smith Janet Hackett Flora Morley Frank Pooser Nelson Morley Lem Downs Robert Quixley Walter Hackett

Mother's Day Program Highlighted by Mount Dora OES

Mount Dora Chapter 103 OES held a regular meeting with strong attendance. A Mother's Day program featured Gladys Solo, Mrs. ner, and Mrs. David S. Simpson delivering pieces. five mothers and daughters attended, two daughters hospitalized. Ruby Haygood awarded oldest and youngest mother with a bouquet. reception committee distributed carnations. A Grand Chapter report was presented by Edith Coleman, Edna Rays, and Haygood, and punch was served after.

Mount Dora Gladys Simpson Mother Macree Ner Apopka David S. Simpson Ruby Haygood Mary Simpson Swanner Rowena Dooley Ruth Wells Edith Coleman Edna Rays

Impromptu Picnic Supper At Yacht Club

A Sunday evening at the Yacht Club saw many families gather for an informal picnic supper. Baskets held meats salads sandwiches and cake arranged cafeteria style on banquet tables with card tables on the veranda. Coffee was made in the kitchen and dishes were cleaned up by attendees.

Yacht Club Frank Fowler Marcia Fowler Stewart J. J. Alvord G. Arthur Palmer S. S. Sadler Francys Sadler S. S. Jr Stuart Sadler F. L. MacKay T. M. Kramer Tracy, Blair Betsy Kramer J. G. LaDue Eardley Wilmot T. Holmes Lashar Thomas Lashar Estella Clark Frank Hubbard Ethelyn Zell Evelyn McDowell L. E. Klatte Edward Klatte Ed Jaques George Keller Walter Fowler Harry Clark

Mothers Day Party by First Baptist Girls Auxiliary

The Girls Auxiliary of the First Baptist church hosted a Mothers Day party May 14 at Mrs. Lambert’s home. Sixteen members attended along with visiting mothers and honored guests Mrs. J. M. McCown and Mrs. F. W. Overhiser. The event featured a prepared program, music by Alice Franklin and Florene Lotz, a social hour, and homemade ice cream and cookies. Mr. Lamoreux briefly appeared to photograph the gathering.

First Baptist Church W. R. Lambert Lillie Mae Beasley Virginia Grantham Frankie Lou Morris Leda Mae Morris Othel Grantham Ollie Carver Bessie Parish Elizabeth Drawdy Jean Shipes Frances Faye Thompson Iris Moon Martha Williamson Ilieta Coats Mildred Holloway Ardell Blair Betty Lotz

Local People and Travel Notes Retreats and Visits

Personal visits share movers and shoppers across Ft Lauderdale Mount Dorn and Lee Mass. trips. G F Weeks depart for Rockville Center and Lee Mass. Mrs Dahlin returns after ptomaine scare. Miss Rosalie Brantley returns from St. Petersburg CWA work. Fortner family weekend in Lakeland visiting Mrs Bidwell's wintering home.

Rosalie Brantley St. Petersburg CWA J. E. Fortner Alicia Edward Fortner Lakeland Mr. Fortner

Local residents plan winter and summer travel across states

Numerous families depart for seasonal homes and visits, listing destinations such as Lancaster New Hampshire Sebree Kentucky Mount Kisco New York Houston Texas Orlando Saybrook Connecticut and Lake Gertrude Florida. Notables include Mr and Mrs R J Brown Miss Dorothy Thompson and Mrs Annie J Hill with updates on Mrs Cooley recovering from surgery and others returning from travels to Rhinebeck Atlanta Harrisburg and Eau Gallie.

Ira A. Mitchell Lake Gertrude Sebree Kentucky New Jersey F.G. Cline John Houston Texas Mrs. McGough Orlando Mae Wiley Saybrook Connecticut Marshall P. Hurlburt Riversea Nn

Canning Under Way by Hillsborough Farm Women

County farm women hold demonstrations led by Miss Allie Lee Rush showing home canning methods. About 95 gallons of sauerkraut 500 quarts of meat and many quarts of tomato products were canned to stock household pantries.

Hillsborough County Allie Lee Rush

Club Women Learn to Dress Hens Rapidly

Juniper home demonstration club in Gadsden county hosted USDA photographers who observed members dressing 600 hens as part of a poultry act demonstration. The event showcased practical skills in poultry processing and community education.

Juniper Home Demonstration Club Gadsden County United States Department of Agriculture Yin Sekasker

Hints to Housewives on Cleaning Teapots

Demonstration notes advise homeowners in Tallahassee how to remove hard water lime buildup in tea kettles. Methods include wooden tapping to loosen scale, and acid treatments using vinegar for light deposits or muriatic acid for heavier buildup with caution to protect the kettle. Dilute acids are safer for enamel and stoneware than metals.

Primary School News Notable Second Grade Arrivals and Departures

Second graders Alice McClane of Newberry and Jean Taylor of Chicago join the class. Several staff changes and student movements are noted including Miss Betty West’s return and substitutions by Mrs. E R Chamberlain. May birthdays listed for department members ahead of the primary exhibit on Monday May 28.

Alice McClane Newberry South Carolina Jean Taylor Chicago Illinois Betty West E. R. Chamberlain John Parrish Daytona Beach Alma Cooper St. Petersburg Margaret Etchells Maine Frank Anderson Alabama Lois McCullough Marilyn Johnson Gladys Irene Crane Jacqulyn Clower Backenton Georgia Duncan McClelland Chattanooga Tennessee Louis Lusson Albert Peterson Billy Goodman Kenneth Coats Ray Blanchard Johnny Brooks Mildred Edwards

1933-34 Tourist Season Best In State's History

Florida reached record tourist levels in 1933-34 per the Florida State Chamber of Commerce. A survey of fifty leading cities shows a 55 percent rise in tourist registrations and transportation firms report a 75 percent travel increase. New visitors came from every state except Nevada, plus Alaska, D C, Cuba, England, Spain, Canada, Scotland and Hawaii. New York led origin, followed by Ohio. climate and health factors topped reasons for visiting.

Florida Florida State Chamber of Commerce Tourist and Convention Committee Chambers of Commerce California Union Nevada Alaska District of Columbia Cuba England Spain Canada Scotland Hawaii New York State Ohio

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Eustis Theatre the House of Rothschild Pnthe Silly Symphony Jean Muir Donald Woods In Buddy Barbara Stanwyck Robert McMurray Mount Dora, Florida A. H. Butts Ft. Lauderdale Mount. Dorn G. F. Weeks Lee Mass Rockville Center N. Y George Dahlin W George L. Bidwell Baltimore Hartford Conn R. J. Brown Lancaster N. H Eighth Avenue East S. M. Thompson Dorothy Thompson South Heights Penna Grandview Avenue Annie J. Hill Jackson Jacksonville Thomas H. Cooley DeLand Hospital D. W. Ten Broeck East Eighth Avenue Rhinebeck Hilliard Little Marcia Miss Stewart Mount Kisco Woodland and Grandview Avenues Alfred Rehbaum Alfred Junior Mary Louise Rehbaum Moday Atlanta Elmer Austin Harrisburg Austin J. G. Ray Margaret Ray Joseph Etchells Kennebunkport A. A. Stanley Miss Stanley S. S. Soule Marian Soule Secor Clermont Soule Wm. G. Burton Mildred Horney Frankie Haddock H. J. Wise Minnesota Paul C. Pesky Burton Restaurant Mr. Burton W. A. Conrad Dick Conrad Tallahassee U. S Red Bill Bud NAL Bank Feders’ Reserve System Mijjora Hardware Company C. C. Moorhead Burton’s Blue Bird Restaurant Vermont Lake County Supply CO J. R. Williamson Ray Eckholdt Chrysler and Packard 9Th & Donnelly J. J. West J. J. West Nan J. Stuart Telephone
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