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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1929
Page
3
The article describes a planned United States memorial on the Washington Mall to honor the Father of His Country. It notes preparations to clear ground, funding by the Washington Memorial Association, and the goal of a grand monument and auditorium to host national events by 1932.
A damaged garment may be repaired without stitches using rubberized tape and cycle tape. Place the tape under the tear, align the edges, cover with fabric, and press with a warm iron until the tape melts and binds. The result may be stiff but preserves the garment.
Mr. and Mrs. E E Hosterman of Edwardsburg Mich arrived Wednesday to spend the winter and will live at Eleanor Potter's home. Mrs H N Sowell of Taster S C recently returned and will occupy a home here.
Mrs. C. J. Post departed Thursday for St. Louis to spend the winter with her sister Mrs. Hamilton. Dr. and Mrs. H. C. Colley and children, Mrs. Donald Gardner and daughter Norma attended the DeLand circus Friday night.
Kiwanis members held their regular weekly luncheon at the Biltavern Cafe on Friday. Miss Jean McDonald entertained with readings while C. B. Treadway led singing in Carl Duncan's absence and Miss Dennis Reno played the piano.
Dr. W. W. William, former Baptist pastor of Tavares and current secretary for Sunday school and B Y P A work in Florida, is expected as a guest of Rev. and Mrs. W F E Fuller next week. The Womans Club held its regular business meeting in the club room last Wednesday afternoon.
Reverend O. Sewell Palmer undertook a business trip to Tampa last week, accompanying professional duties with visiting meetings and local engagements.
Mrs C S Daniel and Mrs Lilly Cox joined attendees at a Baptist convention in Mt Dora on Friday. Bertie Carpenter and Henrietta Shurer went to the Stetson Southern football game in Lakeland Saturday. Mr and Mrs B A Kennedy and I N Kennedy of Eustis attended a social and street dance in Tavares Saturday night. Miss Lilly Gilbert of Wildwood visited here with Mrs D H Moore for the weekend. Mrs A S Hill visited her daughter-in-law Mrs S R Barber in Sorrento for several days.
Sorrento school pupils led by Principal Mrs. E. K. Martin staged a Halloween event with songs readings and drill in the auditorium. After the program a social hour followed with ice cream for the children. Nearby visits included F. S. Battle and Mrs. Ida Battle at Mrs. C. S. Walker’s home in Wauchula and trips by Clifford Laidlow and John Martin to Ft. Lauderdale.
Miss Ruby McKnight spent the past week end with her parents in Leesburg. Bill Kearse of Yarnville South Carolina has returned here to spend the winter months. He is employed by the Umatilla Fruit Company. Mr. and Mrs Fay G Hall and daughter spent Sunday in Umatilla at the home of Mr Hall's parents. Miss Snella Cowart of Daisy Georgia has returned to her home after spending several months here. She was accompanied by Cecil Cowart who visited in Daisy for several days. Miss Claudia Knight spent the week end with friends and relatives in Tavares.
Mr and Mrs Charles Flowers and their young daughter from Sanford spent the weekend visiting Mrs J L High at her home here, sharing a brief family gathering with local residents.
Mrs. R. E. Clarke spent last week in Tampa with her daughter Mrs. H. Richardson. Ted Cassady returned to Jacksonville Wednesday after a two week vacation with his parents Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Cassaday.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Prescott came from Salem Depot New Hampshire to winter in their cottage here. Mr and Mrs Claude Ferrell visited over the weekend with Mrs Ferrells parents in Lacoochee Florida.
Mrs. Ferrell remained for a week's visit. New residents include Mr. and Mrs. R D Crain and Mrs Hagen of Winchendon Mass. Chase and Miss Mary Doubleday of Sherburne VT join Mr. and Mrs. Ernest W Dahlin and family of East Middlebury VT. The first church service Sunday drew good attendance and Dr. Marsh resumed his pastorate after illness.
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