Bridge Party at Villa Dora Honoring Northbound Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Fred MacMahon hosted a bridge evening at the Villa Dora Hotel on Saturday. Three tables played and prizes went to Mrs. Carl Graves, Mrs. Mary MacDonnell, and D. Keith Abele. Refreshments followed for a list of guests including Mrs. Zell, Mrs. Parfitt, and the AbeLE and Quixley families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred MacMahon
Bridge
Villa Dora Hotel
George Zell
Walter Parfitt
North
Carl Graves
Mary MacDonnell
D. Keith Abele
Zell
Parfitt
Ladies' Aid Society entertained at home of Mrs Ronsheim
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Congregational church was entertained by Mrs L Ronsheim and Mrs Mabel Cleary on Friday afternoon at the home of the former. Twenty six ladies enjoyed the afternoon with the hostesses, who were assisted by Miss Violet Banks of Miami and Miss Helen Merritt in serving refreshments.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Congregational Church
L. Ronsheim
Mabel Cleary
Violet Banks
Miami
Helen Merritt
Mission Society Holds All Day State Missions Session
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist church met on Tuesday for an all day session. The group focused on special prayer and study for state missions, with talks by members and messages from executive state officers. Morning devotion was led by Mrs. Gould and the afternoon by Mrs. Overhiser assisted by Mrs. Montgomery and Mrs. Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary’ Society of the Baptist Church
Gould
Overhiser
Ladies Gather for Inspiring Lunch and Social Hour
Twenty five ladies attended a midday luncheon and social hour, finding the event especially inspiring and helpful.
Mount Dora Bride Reba Morehouse Wedding—L C Smith
L C Smith of Mount Dora marries Miss Reba Morehouse of York Pennsylvania. The couple wed in Pennsylvania on September 24 and will reside in Mount Dora with their friends in the area taking note of the nuptials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Smith
Mount Dora
Reba Morehouse
York, Pa
Woman's Club to Meet Tuesday
The opening meeting of the Woman's Club season will be held Tuesday afternoon October 8 in the parlors of the Congregational church. A social half hour will follow the business meeting and all ladies are invited whether members or not. Guests are always welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Local social notes from Sylvan Shores and surrounding towns
Mrs F H Heath hosted a luncheon and bridge at her Sylvan Shores home. Miss Phoebe Johnson recently moved to Eustis to begin work with Story Bros. Miss Mary Lindman departed for Orlando for winter study and business courses. Miss Louise Lane began as assistant in the Chamber of Commerce office. Mr and Mrs John Silas...
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F. H. Heath
Sylvan Shores
Phoebe Johnson
Eustis
Story Bros
Louise Lane
Chamber of Commerce
Opulent Evening Wraps Define 1929 Fashion Mood
Fashion notes of 1929 emphasize velvet and chiffon evening wraps to coordinate with gowns. washable peach rayon brocade and silver or gold cloth coats lead the season, with fox fur collars and sequined coats highlighted. tails of bylaw style urge matching ensembles for society events.
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Western Newspaper Union
Residents Delighted by Summer Visits and Homecomings
Mount Dora residents recount pleasant summers with relatives in Indiana and Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Silas and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Silas of Cleveland visited family and returned home. Frances Harvey and family came back to Sixth Avenue after summering in Indiana and Ohio. Mildred Marsh returned here after a northern summer. L. R. Heim returned to Mount Dora from a northern business trip. D T Daily of Seaboard Air Line visited the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce office, praising Florida conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
R. E. Silas
Lee Silas
Cleveland
Ohio
Frances Harvey
Sixth Avenue
Indiana
Mildred Marsh
North
D. T. Daily
Seaboard Air Line Railway Company
October 6 Church Rally with Ideals' Worth Living For
D. B. Spencer pastor announces Sunday School at 10, morning service at 11, and Christian Endeavor at 7. Miss Ruth Butts leads the October 6 consecration meeting and the topic is Ideals' Worth Living For.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Spencer
Christian Endeavor
Ruth Butts
Rally Day at Sunday School with sermon and lecture
The Sunday school observes Rally Day at 10 a.m. with a program titled Seeking Life's Golden Key. The pastor preaches at 11. Epworth League meets at 6:30 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. the pastor lectures with stereopticon images Logs and Men from Northwest lumber camps. Mid week prayer service follows Wednesday at 7:30. JAMES H ELDER Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
James H, Elder
Baptist Tabernacle Sunday Services Announced
The Baptist Tabernacle lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m morning service at 11 and evening service at 7 30 p m with B Y P U at 6 30 p m A prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m Pastor D P Montgomery invites the public to attend all services.
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D. P. Montgomery
First Church of Christ Scientist Eustis Notice
Corner Grove Street and Lemon Avenue invites all to Sunday 11 am services Sunday school 9 45 am testimonial meeting Wednesday 8 pm reading room open Tuesday and Saturday 2 4 pm in the church edifice all are welcome.
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Corner Grove St
Lemon Avenue
Miss Florida Rosalie Brantley Honored in St Petersburg
Miss Rosalie Brantley was named Miss Florida in a beauty contest held in St Petersburg. Ida LaForce wrote a verse praising Rosalie, noting her sunny beauty and grace and comparing her to Highland Mary as a jewel in Mount Dora’s fame.
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Maryland
Ida LaForce
Rosalie’ Brantley
Florida
St. Petersburg
Rosalie
Mount Dora
October Weather Sketches of Autumn Warmth and Leaves
October brings lingering summer and mild sun as soft breezes stir dry red and brown leaves. The season shows gradual change with gentle days and quiet color.
Season of preparation at home and school
The narrator describes crisp nights and the scent of moth balls as wool comforts the family. Dad orders coal and wood while Mary walks to kindergarten and Bob and Betty settle into school. Tom is away at college and homesickness grows. Mother cleans and stores winter belongings, canning ends, and the family gathers by reading table, hearth, and radio seeking shelter.
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Dad
Mary
Bob
Betty
Tom
Lighting for Home Rooms: A Guide to Warm, Functional Design
The article argues that living spaces should blend utility with beauty. It advocates centered lighting complemented by wall and floor lamps to reduce eye strain, create pleasing shadows, and highlight art. It notes trends toward tinted bulbs and metal fixtures in antique and European styles.
Finish That Never Needs Polishing Catches Eyes
A striking design saying their finish is so flawless it requires no polishing, drawing attention for its enduring shine and low maintenance appeal.
Winter storage method for vegetables in outdoor pits
Beets salsify parsnips carrots rutabagas turnips and Irish potatoes can be stored in outdoor pits for winter. Cut tops, form a conical pile, cover with straw then six to eight inches of layers. In extreme cold add manure, seal with old sacks, and open from the south side at midday when warm, reseal after use.
Hose Chiffon Stockings Set for Fall Ensembles
Brown family will favor hose shades for fall outfits with chestnut for dark dresses medium beige to pair with blue and green rust or neutral tan for reds and a near skin tone shade for versatile wear. A few blacks and grays cater to special costumes while most legs will wear brown tones.
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Milady
Proper selection and storage of fruits and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables should be carefully selected for storing. Decayed spots spread. only sound specimens may be kept. The aim is to retard ripening and decay as produce continues to mature after storage. Sort before fully ripe. pick apples pears quinces and tomatoes green. grapes firm but ripe on clear dry days. Wrapping in soft paper and avoiding contact slows ripening and decay.
Roast Ham Instruction for Skinless Butt End
Remove skin from the butt end of a three or four pound ham and place in a covered roasting pan with the fat side up. Score with twenty five cloves, pour over one third cup brown sugar and one cup liquid of half water and half vinegar or grape juice. Bake four to five hours until tender and make a gravy from pan liquid by thickening with flour.
Washing Windows Tip for Easy Upkeep
Wipe the windows occasionally with a damp paper towel to reduce the need for full washes. This quick cleaning habit helps maintain clarity without harsh scrubbing or frequent scrubbing sessions.
Burlington student wins Atwater Kent Foundation prize
Lawrence Golden Cowles of Burlington Vermont has won the Atwater Kent Foundation prize for excellence of judgment and broad grounding in electrical engineering The award includes a cash prize from a $5 000 fund and his name will be inscribed on a bronze tablet at the foundation He is a recent graduate of the University of Vermont and has held Phi Beta Kappa honors He has worked in Bell Telephone Company labs and plans research with General Electric Cowles is the second recipient after Crawford McGinnis Adams of Groton Vermont
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Lawrence Golden Cowles
Burlington
Vermont
Atwater Kent Foundation
Cowles
University of Zsnant
Atwater Kent
Kent
Phi Beta, Kappa
Bell Telephone Company
Crawford McGinnis Adams
Groton
General Electric
Great Concord Grape Industry Set Against Historic Background
Barcelona New York on Lake Erie clings to 18th century life amid modern commerce. The Welch Grape Juice Co and Concord grape region support a tiny fishing colony of about 200 people. Fishing remains the colony’s sole livelihood as industry reshapes the nation.
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Concord
United States
Lake Erie
New York
Chautauqua Valley
Barcelona
Portage Road
Welch
Great Lakes
Welch Grape Juice Co
Cleaning windows with chamois and solvents
The article advises drying dust and smoke with a paper dry-clean and washing windows using a chamois wrung from warm soapy water with a touch of ammonia or wood alcohol. Wipe with a slightly moist second chamois for a lint free polish.
Ink stain remedy for Bettys dress
If Betty brings home an ink stain on her new dress soak the garment for a day or two in milk. For white fabric a brief soak in a weak oxalic acid solution may help but avoid strong mixtures to prevent fiber damage.
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Betty
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Tae Aaar
Marion Abele
MacMahons
Mission Society
Miss Morehouse
Woman’s Club
Mary Lindman
Orlando
John Silas
By Julia Bottomley
L. R. Heim
Mt. Dora
Methodist Episcopal
Baptist Tabernacle
First Church OF Christ
MISS
Rosalie Our
Lawrence
First State Bank of
Fountain Inn
Fla
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