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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1967
Page
5
Mount Dora glows with poinsettias as holiday decor graces many yards. Gardeners are urged to prune but many plants are left to catch the breeze and bloom this festive season. Parish gifts enhance St Edward's grounds, while neighbors share plants and memories. Community notes cover hospital work, football on campus, and local clubs preparing events from January to December.
Lakes and Hills Garden Club Circle members prepare for the Annual Artistic Show to be held December 8 at the corner of 5th and Donnelly Street with a 25 cent admission. Grace Salt and Edna Clarke will display paintings, plus dried and fresh arrangements, wreaths, ceramics, and Christmas novelties. A large Della Robbia Wreath by Mrs. R W Fogarty will be raffled at 4 p.m. December 9 with tickets 25 cents or five for $1. The show features Reba Harris's Palms for Christmas focal point. Circle entries to bank by December 7 afternoon.
Bridge players focus on bidding but must study play and defense to avoid losses. A hand with partner’s void in Spades leads to risky decisions and possible slams. Even with misgivings, one may bid and face ruthless defense, learning to manage trump distribution and endplays.
Lakes and Hills Garden Club circles retire into December with multiple events. Founders Circle hosts Mrs. Lewellen, Flower Arrangements by Mrs. Graves, followed by a tea for Mrs. Conner as well. Other circles hold Christmas workshops luncheons and gift exchanges across December 4 to December 15 at various homes and public venues.
The Florida Federation of Women's Clubs theme Peace Through Understanding guides the 1967 68 program. Police Chief Joseph T Huett will speak December 6 at 2 PM at the Community Building. Hostesses include Mrs R E Williams chairman with assistance from Mrs Carl Hintzelmann Mrs Henry Shires and Mrs George Behnke. The annual Card Party will be January 17 with members hosting at their homes.
The Lake County Ladies Chorus hosts Thursday rehearsals at 10 a.m. in Eustis with Christmas concerts in Mount Dora and at Mount Dora’s Presbyterian Church. Ocklawaha Chapter DAR meets December 7 in Eustis with a Christmas program by Rev. Russell Carr. The Creative Writers Group starts December 6 in the library basement, inviting old members and new enthusiasts to attend. Visitors welcome.
Dauber S R Freeman F M Greenstreet W W Helard F D Hubbard E F Mason R Mac Nulty W G Zigler R S Williams B F Ruether A Stone H A Turner and W B Wagg will be present with Mrs Warren to announce table information at the December 6th meeting.
Sunshine Circle of the International Order of King's Daughters and Sons will host a Christmas Store at the former Thrift Shop corner 11th and Grandview. The goal is to provide every child a gift and every family a Christmas dinner with gifts from churches clubs civic groups and individuals. Packaged gifts marked by sex and age are requested by December 16. Cash contributions can be mailed or delivered Saturdays 12 to 4 at the new Alexander Street building or at Mrs. Tallant's home 308 Donnelly. To verify need contact Circle President Mrs. J. O. Harris.
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