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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1938
Page
5
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Community Church holds its first season meeting in the Chapel at three o'clock Friday November 18. The M E Ladies Aid meet at Mrs Frank Burkart home Sylvan Shores Friday afternoon November 18 at 3 PM. Members of the church and friends are welcome.
Mrs. Roland B. Morse entertained Tangerine ladies last Thursday at her home with a luncheon followed by an afternoon of bridge. The gathering reflected a cordial social event among local residents.
Social notes list Mrs C H Estey Mrs A R Key Mrs B F Parkhurst and Mrs R P Briggs as attendees at a Fifth Avenue gathering.
Carl Graves hosted the Coffee Club bridge gathering at Villa Dora on Wednesday night. Frank Hadlock claimed the high score prize, Armer Johnson won the door prize, and Fletcher Crane received the booby prize. Graves served scorched sausages and burnt hot cakes as refreshments, according to the Topic.
The King's Daughters met Monday night at Mrs Ronald Christie's home with 26 present. A recent food sale netted over 21 dollars. Members were asked to donate canned goods for Thanksgiving baskets to J J West Realty by next Wednesday. The next meeting is Monday November 28 at Mrs Emma Tallant's home.
The Triangle Sub-Deb Club met at Shirley Coen's Zellwood home on November 7 with President Jeanne Colley presiding. Minutes were read by Ruth Beerbower and refreshments were served. All members attended except Miss Spaulding sponsor and Ann Gamble. A second meeting was held November 14 at Pegg Conklin's Eustis home to plan a Thanksgiving subscription dance for November 23 at the Mount Dora Yacht Club with hostess serving refreshments. All members attended except Virginia Walter.
Mrs. Kenneth Maglathlan was feted Wednesday evening on November 9 at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Betty West and Miss Edna Dennis on Grand View Street. Guests played games and prizes went to Vivian Thompson Marjorie Oates and D D Roseborough who added them to the gifts.
The ceremony featured a bride under a Japanese parasol with guests including Mrs. James Moody of Tangerine Mrs. W. A. Vincent Mrs. E. R. Chamberlain and Misses Elsie Turner Doris Camp Vivia Craig Frances Pemberton Helen Meadows and Suzanne Sawyer attending.
The Coffee Club hosted a surprise banquet at the DeLuxe Thursday morning for Carl Graves to celebrate his election to the First National Bank board. Flowers borrowed from Mrs. Carl Broom decorated tables, with a Mount Dora Topic photo and article about Graves. Armer Johnson and others organized decor and reception while George White served as toastmaster.
The Wo man s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church met on Monday afternoon November 14 in the Friendly Class Room. Miss Anna Gallimore led an inspiring devotional and a business session followed. A special collection was taken to buy ten Junior Friends for the King's Herald.
Twenty six members attended the November Home Demonstration meeting with guests. Mrs Bradstock returned after two years away. Lucie K. Miller led a patterns and dress alterations demonstration. The club supports school lunches and hosts a two day bazaar December 2 3 next to the Topic office. County clubs plan a December 9 10 bazaar in Eustis. Visitors are welcome at meetings.
Mr and Mrs W M Kennedy plan a Pensacola trip with daughter Carolyn and son William to join Captain and Mrs Charles Cottrell for the golden wedding anniversary reception at the Pensacola Yacht Club. Captain Cottrell, a charter member and top sailor of the club, recently won the Kennedy Cup in the sailing contest. The Kennedy party will tour the National Airport and other sights, staying until after Thanksgiving.
Mrs Betsy Chaffee Miss Helen Steinmetz and Mrs David S Simpson Sr led Delta Epsilon members on a Dora Canal voyage aboard the City of Dora. Grand President Mrs Richard H Shryock, Grand Vice President Mrs James F McNabee and Executive Secretary Miss Clara O Pierce participated, with a picnic lunch and broad group camaraderie.
Mrs Everett Schofield of Indianapolis directs Provin, Miss Marian Handy from Crisfield joins to institute Lambeth Phiingsore at the University of Miami as Delta Kappa Chapter. Miss Helen Lemert joins after Homecoming in Columbus. Mrs Shryock delayed due to Prof Shryock's accident in Philadelphia. he was hit by a car and briefly unconscious. X ray reports pending, members extend fraternal support to Grand President Reva.
G M Wakelin and wife hosted fifty five DAR members and guests at Woodlea on Lake Harris for Armistice Day. Regent Hattie Allen introduced Viola Ezell and E M Brevard while Dr. Carpenter of Montverde School spoke on Education for Citizenship. Jesse Hunter and wife attended as honored guests and the assembly reflected on constitutional amendment and democracy.
Personal notes report Mrs. C. R. Haun plans a Thursday visit to Tampa for a short stay with friends. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Chapin of Pine Meadow Connecticut, guests last week, and Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Pecker of Marblehead Massachusetts who recently returned and reside at 809 Donnelly Avenue.
Patchogue New York resident R C Thomas and wife arrive for the winter. John Washburn from Grays Lake Illinois and Mount Dora arrives and stays on East Ninth Avenue. D C Barrowman from Marion Ohio rents 331 Clayton Street for the season. Dixon from Wilkinsburg Pennsylvania buys a home at 254 West Eleventh Avenue. May Stella Lewis Kate Warren arrive from Water Town New York and stay at 809 Donnelly Avenue. Eugene Allen from Swartz Creek Michigan joins his former apartments in the Rehbaum Mallory building. Harry T Mathews and wife return from Mount Kisco New York to spend months at 714 Tremain Street.
Mr. P. C. Clifford and daughter Pauline from Wellington arrive to spend winter in Clayton. A. H. Oakley and wife stay at Ivy Lane Hotel Daytona Beach before joining Lakeside Inn for the season. A. J. Hal and Olive Hall return from California motor trip and occupy Rehbaum Building. R. J. Brown and wife return from Lancaster NH to 231 East Eighth Ave Mount Dora. Frank A. Jenison and wife from Wellesley occupy Marshall Apartments. Katherine Killian visits Sylvan Shores parents before returning to Southern College Lakeland. Jacques Terranova and daughter Jacqueline arrive from Boston to manage Sylvan Shores Hotel dining room. Jacqueline enrolled in local school. Mrs. D. D. King returns from Daytona Beach after major operation and is recovering. Mrs. Mary D. Morse returns to New York City after two weeks visit. plans spring return to Mount Dora. Perry Leffingwell and wife arrive from Torrington CT for eighth winter season, buy 1144 Hackett Court. Miss Nancy Stuart learns Olive Hall and father on way to Mount Dora after California trip. Dr. A. R. Rietz unofficial Lake Franklin Park mayor, en route to Mount Dora with Paul Rietz and others. Family groups from Evansville IN, South Norwalk CT, and Northampton MA join wintering in Mount Dora, with Dr. Gallimore’s Ninth Avenue home occupied by Plummer and Como.
Mrs. Arthur A. Tanner Mrs. Velma Nice and Mr. H J Wise provided an appetizing program at the Fountain Inn Eustis for the Florida State Medical Association annual meeting. Mrs Tanner sang several selections and was encored while Mrs Nice and Mr Wise played accordion violin and were popular as usual.
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