Mrs George Zell Hosts Park Benefit Card Party
Mrs George Zell entertained at the Villa Dora Hotel for Donnelly Park raising $17 over expenses. Six bridge tables and two five hundred tables produced prizes for C V Schuyler Miller Wells Mrs Cc S Graves Marion Abele and Mrs Shafer in bridge and for Elizabeth Waller George Pray and C S Graves in five hundred. Donations came from several ladies as prizes. Another park fund event is planned for Tuesday November 27 at the hotel and an afternoon event on Monday November 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Zell
Donnelly Park
Villa Dora
C. V. Schuyler
Miller Wells
Cc. S. Graves
Marion Abele
Shafer
Elizabeth Waller
George Pray
C. S. Graves
A. W. Birkbeck
H. H. Mallory
Mary Lindman
West
Bachart
Park Fund
Helen Wells Celebrates Fourth Birthday at Home
Little Miss Helen Wells marked her fourth birthday with a party at home on Thursday afternoon. Guests June Fenn Jean Shipes Alma Elder and Betty Lou Battle joined games and a grand cake cut with ice cream and candy amid gifts for the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Wells
June Fenn
Jean ‘Shipes
Alma Elder
Betty ‘Lou Battle
Mrs Dooley Hosts Young Matrons Bridge Club
Mrs C C Dooley entertained the Young Matrons Club at her Sylvan Shores home on Tuesday. Autumn flowers decorated the rooms and three tables stood for bridge. A luncheon preceded the games and prizes were awarded to Mrs A B Altizer Mrs J G Ray Mrs C R Javens and Mrs Miller Wells. Invited guests included Mrs A B Altizer Mrs C R Javens Mrs Miller Wells Mrs C J Helms Mrs J G Ray Mrs T H Cooley Mrs W L Hinson Mrs P D Marine of Orlando Mrs F H Heath Mrs E Stovall and Mrs Rabun Battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Dooley
Sylvan Shores
A.B. Altizer
J. G. Ray
C. R. Javens
Miller Wells
Dooley
Rabun Battle
Church Notices and Schedule Readings
Pastor Spencer leads Sunday 10 am worship and Sunday school. Morning service theme What the Practice of Stewardship would Mean to the World presented as a trial. Miss Gertrude Langhorst leads Endeavor. Midweek prayer Wednesday 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Gertrude Langhorst
Services Sunday November 18 at First Church
Sunday school starts at 10 a m with Nimnicht as superintendent. The pastor and all the school invite all to attend. The pastor preaches and the Vested Choir sings at 11. Young folks Epworth League service at 6 30 p m. Male Quartet at 7 30 p m. Mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 p m with prayer and Bible readings. Do not neglect spiritual duties. Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nimnicht
Epworth League
Caesar
Areaesar
Mount Dora Winter Visitors and Local Notices
A list of winter residents arriving or staying in Mount Dora including Marie L Holser Emma C Seitz Carrie Perkins Cora Luce Maud Parsons G C Oscar Arnold L W Hill May D Lewis J H Elders Sunday School sale at Sidel’s Market November 17 Harrold House residents P M Balbontin George Malone Washburn Thyng and others at various addresses. Pastor James Elder cites scriptural passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie L. Holser
Emma C. Seitz
Buffalo, N. Y
Mount Dora
Eleventh Avenue
Carrie H. Perkins
Cora B. Luce
Bristol, Conn
Maud S. Parsons
Seymour, Conn
Tremain Street
Notable Returns As Local Residents Reunite
Mrs A S Merrick plans to arrive from Ohio this week. J A F Simpson and Miss Simpson return from Scotch Plains New Jersey and stay at Villa Cora Hotel. Archie Hurlburt and family return from Douglas Maine to open Lakeside Inn soon. Mrs James W Massey, a winter visitor, returns from Malone New York to Tremain Street for months ahead. she has spent thirty winters in Mount Dora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Merrick
Ohio
J. A. F. Simpson
Miss Simpson
Scotch Plains
N. J
Villa Cora Hotel
Archie Hurlburt
Douglas
Maine
Lakeside Inn
James W. Massey
Malone
N. Y
Tremain Street
Volleyball Standings and Schedule
The page lists standings for a volleyball league with players Stapleton Morris Turner Dooley and ongoing scores. Next Monday matches include Turner versus Weidman Morris versus Dooley Wells versus Stapleton. An ad notes blanket specials at M B Little’s with prices from 98 cents to 7 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
Weidman
Morris
Dooley
Wells
Stapleton
Eeesteewweene
Weidman Perret Iertery
Turner Cinsinegendaga
Wedanediy
Hoover's Best Stories Show A Humble Cheerful Hoover
Hoover’s favorite anecdotes reveal a human, fun loving side of the president elect. Bruce Barton writes in Cosmopolitan that Hoover’s stories include an international flavor with tales of Montenegrin surrender to the Food Administration and Archduke Ferdinand’s Budapest exit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
lerLert Hoover
Bruce Barton
White House
Coolidges
United States Food Administration
Luke Ferdinand
Hungary
Brantley Prepares for Weekend Games Amid Busy Schedule
Next Wednesday Ham faces Brantley while Rice plays Banks with Brantley also in action. Thursday scores show Brantley 15 16 15 and Carter 12 14 9. Tremain 15 15 15 and Stokley 2 13 8. Tonight matchups include Carter versus Tremain and Brantley versus Stokley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankes
Cscs
Brantley
Rice
Banks
Ham
Tremain
Carter Sc Ccccoies
Stokley
Carter
Thanksgiving Card Demand Rises in 1928 Shop Displays
Thanksgiving on November 29 sees higher demand for greeting cards with buff or yellow backgrounds and harvest designs. Cards feature affectionate sentiments and new ecards for family, with bold all over designs replacing delicate sprays. Personal cards carry sender names. informal cards are chosen from shop counters.
1928 Greeting Card Styles Emphasize Informal Touches
Informal Christmas cards grow larger and brighter with new signatures, first names, and facsimile formats. Personal plates and matching engraving exist for calling cards. Inside flap designs reproduce with envelope linings and modernistic black backdrops. Designs feature New England scenes, New York images, old English scenes, animals, hunting and Bible motifs, madonnas, toys, and Santa shapes for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Shiprance
Santa Claus
There Is More to a Teacher Than a Mer
A reflective piece argues that teaching encompasses more than tests and grades, highlighting dedication, community roles, and the broader impact on students. It stresses resilience, ongoing learning, and the teacher as a formative influence beyond classroom metrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer
Health and Ready to Work for Florida Again
A brief note states readiness to resume health duties and return to work in Florida, emphasizing restored health and commitment to duties. The message highlights determination to rejoin services and continue responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
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Mrs. Dooley
Methodist Episcopal
Oscar Arnold
Stratford, Conn
IL. W. Hill
Fifth Avenue
May D. Lewis
Watertown
J. H. Elder
The
Methodist Church
Sidel’s Market
R. D. Long
Chicago, Nl
Harrold House
Mrs. W. B. Gelo
Minnesota
Mrs. P. M. Balbontin
Tampa
C.T. Purdy
Michigan
George Malone
Palm Beach
John H. Washburn
Grays Lake, Ill
J. D. Thyng
Passumpsic
Vermont
Grandview Street
H. Lefevre
James. H. Elder
Business Men’s League
Mae
M. B. Little
Ima Kustomer
Adv
Budapest
Archie
Eustis, Fla
C. H. Berry
Frock and Frill Beauty Shoppe
Dickson-Ives Co
Orange Avenue
Orlando
Just
MT. Dora
Villa Dora Hotel
Carl S. Graves
Miss Carrier
Blue Bird Tea Room
Merita
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