Mount Dora notes and social updates span travels and honors
Several residents share life events from Mount Dora and beyond. Ida Mae Warden recalls her 1908 1918 Florida years. Miss Jennie Logas wins a leather purse in a Peacock Room drawing. Ted and Mrs. Cummings welcome grandson Steve Brown at the University of Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Mae Warden
Mount Dora
Jennie Logas
Peacock Room
Ted Cummings
Steve Brown
Flint, Mich
University of Florida
Gainesville
Sylvan Shores
Snow Scene in Summer Promises Cool Viewing
Viewers can enjoy a snow covered scene during hot months, offering a refreshing contrast. The feature showcases a simulated winter landscape likely produced by the era's entertainment technology. This unusual summer display draws attention for its novelty and aesthetic appeal.
Garden Clubbers Set Weeding Day
Mrs. John Alden Murray, landscape chairman of the Lakes and Hills Garden Club, announces a weed ing party at Mount Dora High School Saturday at 9 30 am. Members and non members with children are invited to help remove weeds. Bring tools gloves and garden carts are needed. The project beautifies school grounds and offers Dorans a view of the landscaping finished.
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John Alden Murray
The
Lakes and Hills Garden Club
Mount Dora High School
Dorans
P.E.O. Chapter BB Luncheon Planned at Bomke Home
The P.E.O. Chapter BB scheduled a luncheon for Wednesday at 12 30 p.m. at Mrs. W F E Bomke's home. Mrs. George Amory to assist, with Elsie Clanahan directing the program and Mrs. Harry Wulfing presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.E.O
W. F. E. Bomke
George Amory
Elsie Clanahan
Harry Wulfing
South defeats contract despite double and overtrick in bridge
In a no trump to five clubs contract, South ruffs a heart lead, then draws trumps and clears clubs and diamonds. An overtrick is made as West could have saved it by taking the ace of diamonds on the opening lead, though uncertainty about diamond position prevented that defense.
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South West North East
East
South
West
Narga
Garden Clubs Begin Fall Meetings in Lakes and Hills Group
Ixora Circle and Magnolia Circle of the Lakes and Hills Garden Club plan fall sessions with speakers and topics. Founders Circle hosts key talks on camellias care and yearbook distribution as members share summer garden notes and arrange calendars.
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Ixora
Founders Circle of the Lakes and Hills Garden Club
George Church
Robert E. Travers
George White
Roland Cooper
Magnolia Circle of the Lakes and Hills Garden Club
J. A. Nelson
D. A. Bishop
Percy Arnold
Buccaneer Club Plans Fall Dances in Mount Dora
The Buccaneer Club opens its Fall season with a dance on Saturday October 12 at the Mount Dora Yacht Club under chairwoman Mrs Allan Seabrook and committee members Mrs Robert Crow and Mrs George White Jr. Dances are planned monthly with three costume events and music by Roddy Woodcock and his orchestra. Prospective members were mailed invitations and urged to reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buccaneer Club
Mount Dora Yacht Club
Allan Seabrook
Robert Crow
George White, Jr
Roddy Woodcock
Florida University enrollment hits new record
The University of Florida in Gainesville reports a fall enrollment of 14 767 students, surpassing last year’s 13 826. Graduate enrollment totals 1 825, up 300 from 2023.
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University of Florida
Gainesville
Duplicate Winners at Golden Triangle Duplicate Bridge Club
Winners last week in a six table Howell movement were Mr and Mrs J Fisk first Col and Mrs J Bornman second Mrs R E Wilson and Mrs E S Richey third and Mr and Mrs Jack Groves fourth The club meets Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Lounge of First Federal Savings and Loan Mount Dora Interested players are invited to attend.
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Golden Triangle
J. Fisk
Col
J. Bornman
R.’E. Wilson
E. S. Richey
Jack Groves
First Federal Savings and Loan
Mount Dora
Mount Dora Home Demonstration Club Meeting Preview
Mount Dora Home Demonstration Club meets Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Mount Dora Community Building. Members should bring sewing equipment and attend a covered dish lunch. At 1:30 p.m. the business meeting and program titled Glamour in the Kitchen discuss food laws. Rebecca Noblitt reports on her Washington trip. Visitors welcome.
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Mount Dora
Rebecca Noblitt
Washington, D. C
Hope Circle Meets with Prepare Ye the Way
Miss Susie Empie leads Hope Circle program Prepare Ye the Way with Mrs Loren Hadley giving the devotional at 2 p.m. Tuesday at 525 East Third Avenue home of Mrs W Heimberger in the Women’s Society of Christian Service group.
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Susie Empie
Hope Circle
Women’s Society of Christian Service
W. Heimberger
Third Ave
Loren Hadley
Idle man travels slowly with poverty in pursuit
A concise reflection contrasts the slow pace of an idle man with the rapid advance of poverty. The quote-like lines frame fate as a social observation about effort and want.
Naomi Circle Breakfast at Gilbert Park
Naomi Circle of the Women’s Society of Christian Service holds a breakfast meeting Tuesday at 9 30 a m at Gilbert Park. Mrs Lester Van Woert reviews Born Free by Jay Adamson. Members should bring their own table service.
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Naomi Circle
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Gilbert Park
Lester van Woert
Born Free
Jay Adamson
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Ove
Arthur Jewell
Harold Rupright
Michigan
King’s Daughters
Midland
Ruprights
Lake City
Mich
Vera Williams
Tallahassee
Fred Saywell
Hudson, Ohio
Hudson
E. Linwood Dean
Lilac Cottage
Hulls Cove
Maine
Sonya Hamilton
Barbara C. White
Hamilton
M. Kenneth Hamilton
Elman Rutledge Jenaoe
Marcella Craft
Yancy S. Craft
College School of Nursing
Anderson Memorial Hospital
Anderson, S.C
Thomas Even Chesley
Phyllis J. Chesley
University of the South
Sewanee
Tenn
Judith Baker
William Baker
Jones Business College
Jacksonville
Kenneth McDuffee
McLean, Va
Robert D. Fuller
Leona Ragar
Vietnam
U. S. Army
Martha Burleigh
J. B. Booth
Rollins College
Burleigh
Howey Academy
Dickie Jean Reich
Jean S. Reich
Florida Southern Col
Lege
Lakeland
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
Malcolm Lee Worrell
Southland Rd
Virginia
Robert Lewis
Miami
Nassau
William H
Grace) Clifton
Holiday Hospital
Orlando
Mack C. Rudsenski
Scotty
Dallas
Texas
Charles Close
Mrs. Rudsenski
Klaus. Koch
Koch
S. R. Clark
Atlanta, Ga
S. G. Clark
Winnsboro
S. C
Florida
J. P. Atkins
Greer
S.C
H. Teasley
Wolfeboro
N. H
Natick
Mass
Murray
Bryn . Mawr
Mr. Murray
William McKeever
Oliver Gildersleeve
Boston
Mrs. Geri Croak
Ladies Fashion Center
Jonathan Logan
Helen Harper
MR. Pants
Hanes Hose
Golden Triangle Shopping Center
Far East
Laurence Delmore
Kay Brown
Cathie
Delmore
Okinawa
Philippines
Lieut
United States Marines
Charles J. Brown
Lake Jem
Pensacola
Fla
Dorothy Johnson
Ballet
American Legion Hall Bay and Citrus
Eustis, Florida
Eustis
Asyi
Oleander Circle of the
Fla. U
Wed
WSCS
Naomi Circle Breakfast
Mary Brethauer
White Heron
Lake Dora Road
New Cruise Line
Featuring
Sally Dress Shop
Donnelly
Loner’s Club
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