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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1932
Page
4
Mrs Amos Adams and Mrs Burkhart of Sylvan Shores hosted a party for Warren and others. Warren's birthday coincided with hers, and guests were treated to home made candy. The two ladies assisted the hostess in entertaining attendees.
The King's Daughters met at Mrs. Risley's home with twenty two members. They finalized plans for a bene fit inter class football game at Helm Field on November 16 and reported 605 yards of cloth used from the government allotment. A committee led by Mrs. Overhiser will assemble and distribute Thanksgiving baskets, with the next meeting set for Mrs. Coffin's home on November 22.
Personal items report that Dr. and Mrs. R. W Dickson return from a short north trip. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pratt and Mr. Harvey Kimball enjoyed a Daytona Beach outing. W. C. Lewis of Leesburg returns to Mount Dora for winter. Mrs. Frank H. Smith of St. Petersburg visits sister Dr. Elizabeth Waller. Mrs. James Simpson and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Mosteller drove to Jacksonville midweek.
The column lists numerous seasonal residents and visitors in Mount Dora and nearby areas. Names and origins include Marguerite Sidel with Dr. Marsh's beauty shop assistance, Mrs Jewel Foster from Coleman Florida, Elmer Eckis from Sylvan Shores, Emma Potter and Eva Teems from Milford Connecticut, and others from New York Ohio Massachusetts Pennsylvania Indiana California and Alabama. The notes mention travel, family illness, and winter stays on local streets and buildings.
Mary White selected to continue as Park Board member, renowned for cemetery work at Forest Cemetery and Mount Dora improvements. Her leadership in park projects and fundraising is noted, with prior Woman's Club involvement and service on the executive committee.
On November 3 Mrs. Milne B entertained with an informal tea saluting her daughter in law Mrs. Joseph B Swift of Orlando a recent bride. Yellow chrysanthemums and daisies decorated the home while helpers included Mrs Donald Me Whinney Mrs Clarence Estey Mrs Robert Sadler and Miss Frances Bloodgood.
William M. Rawlings holder of Tax Certificate 1144 dated July 7 1930 filed certificate for tax deed on 1 acre of SW of NE TM of NW Sec 29 Tp 19 S R 27 E Lake County Florida. Unless redeemed by November 14 1932 tax deed will issue. Dated October 7 1932. Geo J Dykes Clerk. By R C Peeples D C.
Mount Dora Girl Scouts gathered in Orlando for a Beacham Theatre benefit show for the Lake Orange Council. Local troop members included Mary Elizabeth Simpson and others, with Laura Neville and Mrs. Truskett among leaders. Afterward, snacks were served and the group discussed a shift to afternoon meetings on Tuesdays at 4 pm to attract new members.
Thanking supporters after his race for sheriff, W. B. Gibson expresses gratitude for the time and donations given and hopes to serve without regret if elected.
Notice is hereby given that Elmer W Crowell as administrator of the Estate of Sara B Crowell deceased will on December 14 1932 present to the County Judge of Lake County Florida at his office in the Court House in Tavares Florida his final account and vouchers and apply for approval and final discharge as administrator dated October 12 1932.
The article notes the town’s exact financial situation was approved by bond authorities and used as a model for others in refunding. It highlights that due to these letters, Mount Dora currently has $60,000 of outstanding obligations addressed.
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