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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1928
Page
4
Miss Helen Larson and Ralph Van Valkenburg of Umatilla were married at the Methodist parsonage on Wednesday evening November 21. Rev. James H. Elder officiated in the presence of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon S. Graham, Umatilla, the couple’s witnesses. The couple will reside in Umatilla.
Mr and Mrs J G Ray hosted a chop suey dinner and bridge party at their Sylvan Shores home on Friday. After dinner players competed for attractive prizes awarded to Mr and Mrs C J Helms Mrs W L Hinson and A B Altizer with many couples in attendance including Dr and Mrs Miller Wells and Mrs Dallas Smock.
Mr. and Mrs. F. G. MacMahon hosted an informal party with three bridge tables on Friday evening. Prizes went to Mr. and Mrs. Fred McDowell and Miss Marion Abele. Welsh rarebit cake and coffee were served by the hostess with Mrs. George Zell assisting.
The Young Matron's Club enjoyed lunch and bridge at Mrs C R Javens home on Monday. Tables were set with yellow chrysanthemum bowls and prizes were awarded to Mrs T H Cooley Mrs C J Helms and Mrs J G Ray. A guest prize went to Mrs Dallas Smock.
The Junior Baptist Young People's Union of the local church will appear on the program of the State Rev. P. U. Convention in Tampa from November 29 to December 1. Mesdames Moorhead Ray and Brown will oversee the youth presentation of a playlet titled The Ups and Downs of a Jr B Y P U. Members Frances Moorhead and Catherine Wilbaasen are among those taking part.
Mr and Mrs F H Begole arrive from Marquette Michigan and plan to spend their eleventh winter in Mount Dora at Villa Dora Hotel. Mrs Dallas Smock of Versailles Indiana visits sister Mrs C J Helms and will stay awhile. Also in town are Mrs C E Fuller Miss Carrie M Fuller and L R Garrett from Cleveland Ohio for the season at Grandview Hotel. W C T A meets at Congregational church on Monday afternoon December 3 at three. Large attendance desired.
Mr and Mrs John Van Dellen arrive with children Carl Agnes Dorothy Lester and Velma from Belmont Michigan to spend the winter at their home here.
The Methodist Episcopal church announces Sunday services with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship and sermon at 11:00. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. Evening worship and song at 7:30. Midweek service Wednesday at 7:30. Pastor James H. Elder extends a cordial invitation to all.
D B Spencer pastors announce Sunday School at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with Christian Endeavor at 7 p m The topic Practicing the Good Turn Flora Morley leads midweek prayers The Wednesday service is omitted for a union Thanksgiving service at the church Thursday Friday November 30 at 6 p m A free supper and short program follow all are invited
The Tangerine Improvement Society plans an evening program at the hall with illustrated songs stories and Florida slides. A collection will be taken and homemade candy sold by costumed young ladies. A Ladies Benefit social with light fare is set for Friday November 30. Weather and winter travel notes from local residents included.
The article lists residents returning for winter from Portland Maine Cavendish Vermont and Centre Lowell Maine. Mr and Mrs James Gay arrive to stay with Chas Gay. Mr and Mrs John Farrington and son Black visit to spend winter with Mrs Farringtons parents J E Beerbower. Flora Jameson returns from Daytona Beach to stay at Dr Lusts Health Resort. Thanksgiving recess ends as the school closes. Elsie Bartlett and her daughter Mildred travel to St Cloud, her former home, for the holiday.
A Friday evening gathering at the hall featured piano solos by Mrs. William Bailey and readings by Thomas Egan. Bridge and games followed with high score prizes to Guy Klupping and Mrs. William Bloodgood and consolation prizes to Mrs. A. R. Key and Dr. M. Swift. Other game prizes went to Mr. and Mrs. James Gay, Chas. Doubleday, Mrs. Julia Howard, Mrs. R. D. Crane, Ed. Bennett and E. W. Dahlin. Light refreshments were served.
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