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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1939
Page
7
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church will hold a meeting Friday at 3 PM at 428 East Fifth Avenue hosted by Mrs. T. C. Jensen. All ladies are invited to attend.
Mrs Tracy Kramer entertained with a luncheon and invited guests for a Thanksgiving Eve football classic. An informal dance at Mount Dora Yacht Club follows the Lions Kiwanis game on Wednesday November 29 at 8 p.m. Admission 25 cents for gentlemen. ladies free.
Miss Martha Fenn and Miss Betty Ogle hosted a dinner at Dr H T Fenns home. The guest list includes Mary Elizabeth Simpson Miss Maxine McKinney Russell McKinney Edie Aye Kramer Jr Leon Chee and others.
The first Monday afternoon social club of the season drew a large crowd. Mrs. J Klein won the contract prize, Mrs. Ada Nelson took the auction prize, and Elizabeth Fielding won for five. Hostesses next week are Mrs. Lottie Weeks and Mrs. Ray Blanchard. Playing begins at 2:15 and all are invited.
Mrs. Howard S. Birt hosted a dessert bridge party Tuesday evening at her East Eighth avenue home. Guests included Mrs. Edith Coleman Mrs. H. H. Chamberlain Mrs. S. C. Colley Mrs. George Hall Mrs. Thos. H. Cooley and Mrs. R. E.
Mrs. Chamberlain won first prize while Mr. Colley and Mrs. Hall tied for second in a local card party. Other participants included Lee, Mrs. Paul Turrentine, Mrs. Ron ald Christie, Mrs. Burgess Theyer, Mrs. W. R. Battle, and Mrs. C. R. Javens.
Marilyn Johnson hosted a birthday gathering for Grace Lee at her Ivan Shores residence this week. A picnic supper was served on the lawn with boating and outdoor activities enjoyed by guests including Ann Batton Monty Vernell and Crane Doroth Geiger French Ray Blanchard Robert Gokman Jack Pease Bobby Finney and Bobby Vincent among the attendees.
Mrs Lily White hosted a birthday event for Mrs Annie P Luce at Kill Kare Lodge last week. A dessert course was served by the hostess with help from Mrs Ray LaBreck. Cards followed in the evening with guests including Mrs Luce Mrs White Mr and Mrs Ray LaBreck Mr and Mrs Elwood Carpenter Mrs Mary McDowell Miss Annie Reynolds Miss Edna Dennis Miss Betty West Mr Chester Ames and Mr J West.
The high school football squad enjoyed a dinner hosted by Mrs. Frank Burkart and a theatre party hosted by Mr. J. W. Seckinger at the Princess. The events celebrated the team's excellent playing and sportsmanship praised by locals and visiting teams alike.
John Coffin entertained thirty four seventh grade students with a treasure hunt and marshmallow roast Saturday. After the hunt the group returned to the Coffin home on Seventh Avenue for games ice cream and cake. Mrs Coffin was assisted by Miss Meadows Mr C R Javens and Miss Winifred Harding in arranging the event.
Misses Betty West and Edna Dennis hosted a Saturday afternoon stork shower at their home with games and conversation. Mrs Hall received gifts. Prize winners were Miss Elsie Turner and Miss Virginia Bardeen. Guests included Mrs M Hall Mrs W A Wineut Bee T A Shepherd Mrs D D Roseborough and several young ladies.
Mrs W L Taylor entertained Friday evening with a dessert bridge at her home in Sylvan Shores. Frozen mince pie was served, followed by cards. Prize winners were Mrs R V Parker and Mrs Roy Morgan. Guests included Mrs David S Simpson Jr, Mrs Glenn Brown, Mrs F Marion Whaley, Mrs Charles Barnett, Mrs Donald Strickland, Mrs Millard Reid, Miss Carolyn Kennedy, Miss Delphia Norman, Miss Shirley Drugg of Mount Dora, and Mrs Roy Morgan of Eustis.
Mrs. Henry W. Land entertained five tables of guests at Shady Retreat Lake Ola for a bridge shower honoring Miss Kiki Harris who will wed in Henderson North Carolina. The setting featured baby chrysanthemums white candles and bridal motifs including a bride and groom at the table and gifts wheeled in on a tea cart with a doll lamp dressed as a bride.
A Tuesday evening social at the Community church drew 140 attendees. Mrs J Prof D D Roseborough directed the event with talks by Drs Poole Ketcham and Spencer, Mrs George Coffin and Dr Harvey W Reed. Community singing followed led by Mrs Hanscom and piano by Mrs H Stiles Bradley.
The Junior Woman's Club marked its golden jubilee with a November social gathering, reflecting on a long history of local service and community involvement. Members highlighted milestones and future plans during the event.
The 15th annual Golden Jubilee event at the Yacht Club featured group singing and a Club Pledge. Miss Mary Stewart McLeod spoke on her trip to the General Federation Convention in San Francisco. Guests included Mrs. E. M. Wentworth and Mrs. G. Lg. Decorations used green orange and white with candy favors and birthday cake.
Mrs M M Hill of Cleveland spends winter at Kill Kare Lodge. Marion Condit returns to winter home on North Clayton. Mina Gettys of Kent stays in Pearson apartments. Esther Wyatt leaves for Cleveland for two to three weeks. S J Staples of Washington DC visits Alta Belshe for ten days. W K Morse of Ellisburg returns for winter at 106 Rosseel. Lucy and Mary Ayers of Watertown arrive, 822 Alexander. E E Pecker and spouse from Marblehead locate at 809 Donnelly. A G Reid arrives from Cincinnati, staying at 1453 North Don. W R Sheldon returns from Northampton for winter. Lois and Celia Anthony from Watertown visit Alice and Grace Davis at 1404 North Donnelly. P C Clifford and spouse from Wellington reside on Clayton for season. A I Hall and daughter Olive Hall return from Rochester to spend winter. George E Seagrave and Frank A Jenison from Wellesley reside in Marshall apartments for third winter.
The record lists numerous winter guests and seasonal residents arriving at Mount Dora, Florida. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Harry T. Mathews, Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Halford, Mrs. H. E. Adams, Philip Bachert, Jeannette Nelson, Bessie Norton, Dr. C. E. Beeman, Zelma Nance, Mrs. C. A. Campbell, F. P. Gutelius, Lee E. Barnard, Carroll A. Shank, and families from Watertown, Hancock, Wautoma, Danvers, and other places.
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