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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1931
Page
2
The regular meeting of the Ladies Aid Society will be held in the parlor of the Methodist church Friday afternoon at 2 30. Members are urged to attend to finish sewing for the bazaar as December 10 approaches.
The Good Times Club enjoyed Monday afternoon in Orlando with pictures and shopping. Light refreshments were provided at the San Juan Pharmacy by the hostess, Mrs. R. N. White. The club welcomed two returning members, Mrs. H. H. Mallory and Mrs. Thomas Lashar, and Mrs. Robert Shakleton was a guest of the day.
The King's Daughters met at Mrs. Hayden's home with Mrs. Wilson Smith. Twenty members attended and after the business session Thanksgiving baskets were packed. They will run the candy table at the December 4 food sale at the Community church. The next meeting is December 8 with Miss Helen Merritt on Grandview Street.
A memorial service will be held Sunday at 3 00 p m in the chapter room of the Order of Eastern Star. Officers will lead the chapter of sorrow with local pastors assisting. About twenty five attended from Mount Dora for the fraternal gathering after officers visited Tavares Tuesday night.
The Ladies Aid of the Community church will hold a food sale in the church parlors on Friday afternoon December 4 with a gift shop featuring aprons and inexpensive Christmas gifts. A social tea room will serve tea, and the King's Daughters manage the candy table to benefit a good cause.
Friday evening the Out of Door Club hosted twelve tables of cards in the social rooms. C Raymond Young top scored in bridge and I Ronsheim led in 500. Mrs Adam Hazelwood chaired the event with Mrs C R Young assisting, and plans for December 3 aim to raise funds for a Florida state flag for the Community Building stage with Mrs Phillip Bachert as hostess chair.
Four bridge tables were enjoyed at the home of Mrs George Zell for a beautification party. Prizes went to Mrs James Simpson high score a teapot dripper. Mrs M Horton second a painted glass jar of candy. Mrs Bartholomew third a stamp moistener. Donations supported the Rock Garden and Winter Garden Ornamental Nurseries with a remaining balance due. The event costs 25 cents to play and welcomes all attendees. The next party is scheduled for Friday December 4 at 2:30 at Mrs Zell’s home.
Mrs Claribel Parker of Lincoln Park New Jersey and Mrs Edward Haines of Bedford Hills New York are winter guests at Kill Kare Lodge. Mrs T Dawson of Columbus Ohio visits her sister Mrs Clyde Hunnewell. Mr and Mrs Myron Cronwall and daughter Loreen left Wednesday for Atlantic Beach for Thanksgiving. Mrs F L Nettleton of Clermont spent several days last week in Mount Dora on business with Mrs Grant Cowles.
Winter notes relatives and guests traveling from Derby Connecticut and Minnesota. Mr. Harry Gallimore and Miss Helen Gallimore join Dr. Charles Gore’s son as they depart for Cleveland then Lakeland and Vero Beach. Mr. and Mrs. Elias Seccombe arrive from Derby after a pleasant trip and stay through Thanksgiving with Miss M. Jean Fair, who will join them after Minnesota and Canada travel.
Local talks by C T Bickford and K C Moore on county and statewide topics featured Friday. A large P T A meeting discussed opening the school library weekly with C F Whitney named librarian. The library includes Zell encyclopedia and long donated volumes.
Mount Dora Lodge No 238 notes the death of Brother Harry E Landers with solemn resolution. The memorial states the brother achieved victory over earthly worries and now finds joy in the spiritual life beyond. Copies will be sent to the Mount Dora Topic, the deceased’s nearest relative, and placed in lodge minutes. Signed by J E Mattocks E C Stovall.
Dry weather continues across the county and groves suffer severe drought damage. Fruit drops heavily and leaves dry, with dead wood appearing in some groves. Growers with irrigation should implement systems immediately.
At the Arcadia editorial meeting in Fort Pierce on November 6 and 7, the Arcadia delegation served editors and guests a novelty: small portions of snake meat prepared by chef End. The prank drew amused reactions as tasters admitted it tasted good, but may not become a regular diet due to novelty and practicality concerns.
The Mt. Oliver A. M. E. Church thanks white friends for help with the special day program. Rev J E Hall and members praise speeches by Col Sanborn and Dr C Clapp. The pastor departs Wednesday for the annual conference and wishes him success.
The Town Council has elected Arthur Orton A Schoenberger and A J Camp as Inspectors and C Raymond Young as Clerk to hold the city election in Mount Dora on December 8 1931. Clerk W J Johnson signs notice.
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