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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1954
Page
5
Mount Dora community notes greet new families in Dora subdivision with a welcome coffee hosted by Mrs. A K Bennett and Mrs F J Druar. The celebration honors Mrs George Schaeffer, her mother Mrs George Bailey, and other newcomers settling at Sylvan Shores.
Mount Dora woman Harriet Bryant spoke to the Martha Circle at the Methodist church praising the World Council of Churches as a path to world peace. She cited relief work, refugee aid, and emergency church rebuilding, noting 600 delegates and 145 consultants among participants from diverse regions.
The Oleander and Holly Circles of the Lakes and Hills Garden Club meet Friday at 1:30 p.m. in the Coty building to hear Mrs. Eugene Reasor of Orlando discuss flower arranging. Members should bring containers and needle-point holders and may bring gladioli chrysanthemums roses and hibiscus.
The Junior Woman's Club will sponsor a dessert bridge with canasta and scrabble at the Community Building on Wednesday November 17 at 8 p.m. Hand made prizes will be awarded. Mrs. Alan Hamlin is chairman assisted by Mrs. Joe Melvin Mrs. Frank Stewart and Mrs. Nicholas Danesky.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Osterling plan a Ninth av. residence stay this week after a summer in New Berlin New York. Mrs. Harry T. Mathews arrives from Mount Kisco to occupy 714 Tremain st. Today due are Mr. and Mrs. Norris A. Hutchinson from Westmoreland New York. Dorans migrate south as snow signals winter. Walter Weinmann report snow in Geneva New York before returning to Sorrento. Mrs. D. B. Harvey returns to Sixth av. after Blooming ton Indiana visit. son Stephen drove to bring her home.
Mrs. Jack White Jr of Live Oak lectures on flower arranging at a Lake County Federated Garden Clubs demonstration in Mount Dora Community Building on Nov 30 at 10:30 a.m. The meeting is open to all with tickets from Mrs Vernon L. Conner. Mount Dora area chairmen assist.
Woman entrepreneur Helen Newman launches the Helen Newman Massage Clinic on Oakland Drive near Highway 441 in Mount Dora. The facility offers relaxation rooms for both men and women, continuing her previous practice in South Bend, Indiana.
Mrs E A Nimnicht tracks plans for Lakes and Hills Garden club dessert bridge in the new Lake side Inn dining rooms Thursday December 16 at 1 30 pm. This social highlight is aided by Manager Richard Edgerton and supported by the Circles. The booth led by Mrs William Bland will offer shop items for sale including silver and gold leaves and bows plus festive decorations and aprons.
Mayor Lou L. Heaton will speak to the Woman's Club next Wednesday afternoon November 17 at the Community building. He will outline the city's advancement financial standing and future plans.
A listing of Sunday services and midweek activities across several churches. Baptist Church at Sixth and Tremain led by Rev. David Coffield offers Bible School at 9:45 a.m and multiple services daily. Community Church at Seventh and Donnelly with Rev. Robert R. Reed, D. D. hosts a 10 a.m forum and 11 a.m. worship. Methodist Church on Fifth Ave led by Rev. H. Mauriece Felton provides services with youth programs and drive in vesper. Church of Christ on Fifth Ave led by Roy Burgess features Bible School and evening service. Presbyterian Church on Sixth Ave led by Rev. Charles A. Carrien offers 11 a.m. Sunday service. LDS church at 1117 Fifth Ave with Elder H. P. Kelly holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Midweek prayer meets Thursday.
Eustis churches list service times for the First Church of Christ Scientist Faith Lutheran St Thomas Episcopal and others. Sunday services range from 8:30 to 11 a.m. with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Weekday Holy Communion and special services noted.
The sermon at the Methodist church Sunday morning titled The Cult of Carelessness will be delivered by Rev. H Mauriece Felton. At Gilbert Park Sunset Drive-In service begins at 4 30 with Choose to Live. Revival continues at the Baptist church with Rev. Clovis Brantley of Plateau Alabama evening meetings at 7 30. Presbyterian service features Dr C A Carriel with The Lord Has Need of It. Forum at the Community church on The Geography of Hunger of Asia led by Dr E E Lewis at 10 am. Dr Robert R Reed follows with The Gospel of Perfection. Miss Joyce Hetzel will sing If God So Clothes the Grass.
The King’s Daughters host a Silver Tea and Sale on Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Com social rooms. On sale are fancy work cookies and candies with a doll table as a highlight for children and mothers. Tea will be served and proceeds aid charitable work.
Parents and friends of the second grade troop of Brownies are invited to a ceremony at the Methodist church next Wednesday November 17 at 3 30 p m. Twenty girls will take part in the investiture ceremony and receive their pins.
The Business and Professional Women's club will meet at Turner's restaurant next Tuesday with speakers Mrs. Jean Livingston of Eustis and Talbot Simpson of Mount Dora. Hattie Elliott chairs the program. A conference with Dr. Mildred Marsh will cover the club’s proposed child foot care project.
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