Last meeting of the W C T U set for June 3
The W C T U will hold its final meeting on Monday June 3 at 3 p m in the Friendly Classroom of the Methodist church.
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Methodist Church
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1935
Page
5
Choir Honors Mrs. Hanscom With Surprise Party
Members of the Congregational church choir held a surprise party for their director Mrs. Florence G. Hanscom at her home on Monday night. Attended by choir members and invited guests, the event featured an amusing game arranged by Mrs. Vincent, the choir president, with prizes awarded to Miss Barbara Hopcraft and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Florence G. Hanscom
Vincent
Barbara Hopcraft
Graduation Celebration for Barbara Dowd at Comity Salon
Mr Dan Dowd and Miss Barbara were honored with a remembrance and congratulated on Barbara’s high school graduation. Ice cream and cake were served and the evening ended with singing popular songs of past and present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Dowda
Ghent
Barbara
P. T. A. Grade Mothers Attend Friday Event
The P T A notes a Friday afternoon gathering with Mrs R E Rech and the class including Mary Louise Rehbaum Emily Ba tle Lida Rech Mabel Showwinker and others. Attendees include coach and Mrs W A Vincent and their sons at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Rech
Nic
Lando Springs
Mary Louise Rehbaum
Emily Batle
Lida Rech
Mabel Showwinker
L. C. Green
3. M. Green
C. C. Dooley
Lee French
Tracy Kramer
Jimmie Monroe
W. A. Vincent
Auxiliary Benefit Card Party Supports State Convention Delegates
Mount Dora Unit No. 35 of the American Legion Auxiliary held a benefit card party at president Mrs H H Chamberlain's Tangerine home. Eight tables competed in auction with wins by Mrs Elsie Long Rollin Javens Mrs Paul Turrentine and Mrs Harold Overhiser. Ice cream and cake were served. Proceeds fund two delegates to the state convention in Daytona Beach June 6 7 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
American Legion Auxiliary
H. H. Chamberlain
Tangerine
Elsie Long
Rollin Javens
Paul Turrentine
Harold Overhiser
Daytona Beach
Auxiliary of the American Legion
Javens
Long
Turrentine
Epworth League Garden Party to Aid Institute Fund
The Epworth League sponsors a garden party at Mr H Bishop’s home Tuesday evening to raise funds for sending delegates to the Epworth League Institute at Southern College Lakeland June 10 to 16. Admission 25 cents adults 15 cents children. B P W Shower for Bride Dorothy Hopcraft Hosted by Mrs Fannie Spilky with gifts displayed in a white parasol and green white decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Epworth League of the Meth
H. Bishop
Southern College
Lakeland
Business and Professional Women Club Outing and Meetings
Members met at Mrs Stovalls on Fifth Avenue as guests of Miss Vivia Craig and Miss Helen Meadows. They traveled to Leesburg to see Broadway Bill then returned to Mount Dora for refreshments at the Green Lantern. The club plans biweekly summer meetings and invites all BPW members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Bowie
Mrs Graves Recovers After Operation
Personal notice says Mrs. Fred Graves is recovering after an operation last week and her son Carl Graves rushed home upon hearing the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Graves
Carl Graves
Local residents plan summer travel and visits
The column lists numerous departures and summer plans. Mrs. Graves sails to Massachusetts. Mrs. Gledhill heads to Fairfield, Connecticut. Philip Bachert and Mrs. Clements depart for Buffalo. Others journey to Philadelphia, Daytona Beach, Miami Beach, Reedsburg Wisconsin, and Onekama Michigan, with family members and friends accompanying.
Local Society Notes From Orlando and Vicinity
Miss Edith Chamberlain returns to Orlando after a week as Mrs. Key's guest. Miss Mildred Scott of Whitinsville plans an extended visit with Miss Helen Stewart during commencement week. Stewart Roberts leaves for a summer in Melvin Village New Hampshire. Grandchildren Betty Harold and May Beerbower join Mrs. Beerbower for a couple of weeks in Winter Park. L. C. Smith family drive to DeLand and visit Mrs. Cain. Ardell Batton and Barbara go by bus to Lancaster Pennsylvania to visit relatives. The Simsons travel to Boston for Sargent School graduation. Jeannette Pike of Mount Dora joins the party. Mrs. Wallace of Zephyr Hills visits with Mrs. Chamberlain. Newall Motor Co. exhibits our school bus before the county school board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Scott
Whitinsville
Helen Stewart
Scott
Stewarts
David Simpson
Sam
Rhoda Simpson
Sargent School of Physical Education
Boston
Jeannette Pike
Mount Dora
Sieh
Charlotte Culley
L. C. Smith
Bangor High School
Bangor
Maine
Audry London
Tifton
Georgia
Esther Roberts
Berry
Mount Berry
Virginia Beerbower
Mount Dora High School
Stewart
Virginia May Jepson
Eustis High School
Daytona
Lake County
Tavares
Jepson
Hunting College
Montgomery
Ala
Lois “Hazel
Florida State College For Women
Kanna Delta Pi
Theta Upsilon
Abby Jo Simpson
Sergent School of Physical Education
Boston University
Local events and student achievements highlight town notes
The issue recaps a year end bus exhibit, charity card and contract club gatherings, Memorial Day service, school repairs, and honors for local students and teachers. It notes beautification wins by the colored school, several graduates from Mount Dora area schools, and shopping guidance for prudent wardrobe planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Sorento Decoration Day Observed at Cemetery Service
Sorento Decoration Day service opened at 9 a m at Sorento Cemetery with Rev Noble as speaker. Mrs Stritepy read and children contributed to the program, all joining in two patriotic songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorento Cemetery
Noble
Strite Py
Merchants Advertising in Newspaper Praised by City
Regular advertisers in the local paper are commended as a credit to the city and urged to be patronized for supporting the community.
You should do your share toward making your city the industrial and commercial metropolis of your sec ion.
The note urges residents to contribute to local economic growth and civic effort, framing participation as essential to transforming the city into a leading industrial and commercial hub.
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Secion
Editor urges leaner newspapers and tighter copy desk policy
Don Morris of the West Palm Beach Post and Times calls for a thoughtful reform of newsroom practices. He argues for eliminating trivial or harmful items and favors a balanced editorial standard that keeps newsworthy content while protecting reputations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Morris
West Palm Beach (Florida
Post and Times
Bids Wanted for Enlarging Community Congregational Church
Plans and specifications for the church enlargement are available at J. J. West Realty Co. at 5th and Alexander streets. Bids will be received through June 8, 1935, with the committee reserving the right to accept or reject any or all bids. 22-1te
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Congregational Church
J. J. West Realty Co
5Th
Alexander Streets
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