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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1937

Page

5

Social King's Daughters Meet for Thanksgiving Basket Drive

The King's Daughters group will gather Monday night November 22 at Mrs. Sol Spilky's home 650 Fifth Avenue. Members are asked to bring a can contribute to Thanksgiving baskets. Mrs. Lilah Spooner of Eustis was honored at a Monday evening al fresco supper November 15 on the Ivan Shores Hotel park lawn with family and friends in attendance.

King’s Daughters Sol Spilky Fifth Avenue Lilah Spooner Eustis Park Ivan Shores Hotel Nettie Lewis Harold Overhiser Harold Jr F. W. Overhiser Mount Dora Edward Woolcott Eatontown, N. J

Woman's Club Opens With Reception and New Dishes

The Womens Club held an informal reception on Wishlist ninth with past presidents as hostesses. A good turnout enjoyed sociable atmosphere and a brief business session followed. New dishes, arranged by the civic committee, were showcased and greatly admired at refreshments. The meeting of the County Fed- appears to resume in next line.

Woman’s Club Woman’s Ub Wavender Ninth Fed

Club meeting moved to next week urged attendance

A note states that a special session will replace the regular club meeting next week and all members are urged to attend.

Golden anniversary for Mr and Mrs Livingston Paige

Clarkston Michigan residents Mr and Mrs Livingston S Paige of Mount Dora celebrated their golden anniversary. They married November 15 1887 in Detroit at the bride Mary C Martin home. Paige led Parke Davis wholesale drug firm advertising. Friends wish many more happy anniversaries.

Golden Livingston S. Paige Clarkston Mich Mount Dora Detroit Michigan Mary C. Martin Paige Parke-Davis Wholesale Drug Company

Seasonal Visitors Fill Mount Dora Homes Among Locals

A parade of winter guests settles into Mount Dora, Florida. Boston residents Mr and Mrs Bishop stay in the Lamoreux garage apartment while Swartz Creek and Oak Park families visit friends and relatives. Several travelers arrive at Harrold House and Hotel Mount Dora, including D D Donahue from Lowell and E E Crandall from Luther. A New York and Connecticut group arrive with trailers and wintering plans, as others report improvements and homecomings across Tremain and Sixth avenues.

Mrs. Bishop Boston, Mass Lamoreux

The Barrier at Princess Theatre Sunday and Monday

Rex Beach story presented at the Princess Theatre runs Sunday and Monday. Local patrons anticipate a dramaticScreen adaptation with a strong nautical setting and suspenseful action.

Barrier Rex Beach Princess Theatre

Golden Triangle Beautification Gains Momentum in Lake County

The Home Improvement Group of the Tavares Woman's Club met at Miss Elizabeth Burleigh's home to push Golden Triangle beautification with yellow shrubs vines trees and annuals. Previously the Lake County Chamber of Commerce sourced planting ideas from Leesburg Ornamental Nurseries to make the Golden Triangle more attractive.

Eustis Tavares Mount Dora Tavares Woman's Club Elizabeth Burleigh Lake County Tavares Woman’s Club Golden Triangle

If all returning residents did as well as Hathaway

Alfred Hathaway excels at rodent control catching three rats the first night and ten in a week. The article notes arsenic poison mixed with corn meal as an effective method, but warns to place it out of reach of dogs cats and other pets.

Alfred Hathaway Dora Florida

Fragments on town life and politics mix with local humor

A rambling column blends town greetings and weather with remarks on current Congress extra sessions and a comic auto collision anecdote. It notes newcomers, fishers, and aquarium fans, while wishing speedy recoveries and urging prudent conduct amid political fireworks.

Sunny Corner Tea Room Opens Thanksgiving Day

Mr and Mrs E S Platt announce Sunny Corner Tea Room at Donnelly and Ninth Avenues opening on Thanksgiving Day with a special dinner and afternoon tea from 4 to 5 pm. They bring experience from Saranac Lake catering and will accept reservations for regular or occasional meals.

E. S. Platt Sunny Corner Donnelly and Ninth Avenues

Court authorizes clerks to sell tax certificates

The State Supreme Court dissolved a July 21 order restricting delivery of tax certificates sold at public auctions. It reaffirmed the 1937 low-dollar tax redemption act as constitutional, allowing clerks to deliver withheld certificates and proceed with other sales.

State Supreme Court

DeWolski Buys Sanford Property Opposite Golf Club

Former resident C DeWolski has purchased the DeForest property at Sanford opposite the golf club grounds. The estate includes a fine home, 33 acres of grove, about 20 acres muck land, and will ship fruit via Mount Dora Growers Cooperative. The family plans to move in December after current occupants depart.

C. DeWolski Sanford Sanford Golf Club DeWolski Mount Dora

Don Lochner Elected Florida State Press President

Don Lochner editor of the Clermont Press is elected unanimously as president of the Florida State Press Association at its annual Tallahassee meeting. Lochner, longtime active member and aggressive leader, brings distinction to Lake County.

Florida State Press Association Tallahassee Don Lochner Clermontess Lochner Lake County

Masonic Meeting at Clermont Yacht Club

The District Masonic Association held its annual meeting at the Clermont Yacht Club on Monday night November 15. Dr Linsey pastor of First Presbyterian Church Orlando delivered the main address with Ralph Chapman Sanford and other Grand Lodge officials present. The gathering marked the first public event in Clermont Club's new clubhouse ahead of an invitation dance on November 19.

Masonic Associati Clmont Yacht Club Clemont Lodge Dr. Linsey First Presby Church of Orlando Ae Hones Grand Lodge Florida Ralph Chapman Sanford Oae Grand Lodge and District Clermont Club

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