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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1928

Page

4

Mount Dora Benefit Dance Raises Relief Funds

A Mount Dora benefit dance for Legion and Yacht relief work drew attendees Thursday night. Burgess Thayer led Paul Jones events as Charley Ray's Toot Tweeters orchestra played into the hours past midnight. President Tom Cooley enjoyed the music while Sommodore Sam Sadler showed graceful dancing.

Mount Dora Legion Burgess Thayer Paul Jones Charley Ray Lancing Tom Cooley The Legion Post Foot Sweeters Sommodore Sam Sadler Yacht Club

Children Aid Storm Sufferers Rally by Lake Jem Juveniles

Twenty five Lake Jem school children raised eight jars without guidance, delivering funds to Mount Dora Red Cross for storm orphans relief. The Red Cross thanks the children for their charitable effort and care.

Palm Beach Lake Lem Mount Dora The Red Cross Lake Jem

Villa Dora Card Party To Benefit Donnelly Park Improvements

A fundraising card party at the Villa Dora Hotel on Monday at 2:30 supports Donnelly Park improvements. Mrs George Zell leads the event with tickets available in advance or at the hotel. last party raised sixteen dollars for storm victims and organizers hope for a similar total.

Donnelly Park Villa Dora George Zell

Pythian Sisters To Hold Food Sale Benefit

The Pythian Sisters plan a benefit food sale in the former Chamber of Commerce office on Saturday October 6 to replenish funds after donating to Palm Beach sufferers. Cakes pies and other edibles will be donated and sold shortly after noon.

Pythian Sisters Chamber of Commerce Palm «Beach

W. C. T. U. Meeting Notes with Miss Rath Butts

The W. C. T. U. met at Miss Rath Butts home on Monday October 1 with ten members present. The treasurer reported last meeting and year showing income seventy two dollars and expenditure fifty two dollars. A speaker from Clermont Mrs Ware was invited to speak on Christian Citizenship later announced. Mrs Callahan read facts on probation in Canada and officers for the coming year were to be elected. The next meeting to be held November 5 at Mrs Callahan’s Shores home.

Beore Callahan Prohation Canada Ourn 1 Shores

Mission Society Holds Meeting at Tabernacle

The Woman's Missionary Society held an all day state mission service at the Tabernacle on Tuesday. A large crowd enjoyed an interesting program and a luncheon was served at noon. An offering for state missions was collected, and the day proved inspiring to all present.

The Woman's Missionary Society the Tabernacle

Will Hold Dance At Yacht Club

The Yacht Club committee for summer activities plans a dance on Friday evening to close the season. Attendees of the summer suppers and card parties can expect a final treat and a large crowd is hoped for to celebrate with merriment.

Yacht Club

Rally Day Service For Methodist Sunday School

trumpet call to members and friends to attend next Sunday at ten o clock for the annual Rally Day program titled Working Together As Gods Family. promotions last Sunday and aim to form suitable classes for every scholar as the school begins the new season. if not attending elsewhere, come and join this effort to make sunday school interesting.

Methodist Sunday School

Legion Auxiliary Entertained at Mrs Dahlin’s Home

Mrs. George Dahlin hosted the Ladies Auxiliary to the American Legion meeting Monday evening. Officers were elected for the coming year with Ruth Hall as president and Rollin Javens as vice president. Several members attended and social refreshments followed.

George Dahlin Ladies’ Auxiliary American Legion Ruth Hall Rollin Javens Harold Overhiser Florence’ Nutter O. J.callahan

Mrs Cooley Hosts Young Matrons Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs T H Cooley entertained the Young Matrons Bridge Club at a luncheon at her home on Monday. Two tables were set for players with several bridge progressions. Prizes were awarded to Mrs C J Helms Mrs W L Hinson and Mrs J G Ray for top scores.

Thomas Cooley C.J. Helms W.L. Hinson Orlando J. G. Ray

Dodge Official Visits Mount Dora In Florida Tour

George W. DeGroat of the Dodge Brothers Inc visits Mount Dora with wife and two children. He toured the area and praised central Florida’s potential for tourism while noting a recent hurricane at West Palm Beach could affect winter travel. he fears the loss of life will delay recovery for about a year.

George W. DeGroat Dodge Brothers Corporation Detroit Mount Dora Frank Heath Fond du Lac Wis DeGroat Florida DeGr

Radio lovers invited to church

A special program of interest to radio enthusiasts will be broadcast at seven oclock Sunday evening. Since not all radios can pick up the program, the public is invited to the Congregational church to hear it and to help tune in with the new set being installed.

Congregational Church

Workers Together With God Gathers Parish for Rally Day

The sermon and Sunday events at the church include a 10 a m Sunday School Rally Day, 11 a m morning worship, and 7 p m Christian Endeavor led by Miss Helen Merritt. Rumors of special music and radio novelties accompany the session. The Ladies Aid meets Friday at 3 p m in the church parlors with all ladies invited and last week's supper drawn 124 attendees with Camp Immokalee delegates reporting.

D. B. Spencer Christian Endeavor Helen Merritt Ladies’ Aid Society Camp Immokalee

Rally Day at Methodist Sunday School

The Methodist Sunday School schedules Rally Day for next Sunday October 7 with a program at 10:00 a.m. led by Superintendent Nimnicht. The pastor preaches at 11:00 a.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. Young folks meet at 6:30 p.m. under Dan Bishop and Miss Craig. Junior League activities planned Monday at 4:00 p.m. Midweek service is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

Methodist Sunday School Nimnicht Dan Bishop Miss Craig James H. Elder

Thayer Couple Return From Summer Outing

Mr. and Mrs George D Thayer have completed their usual summer trip enjoying northern New Hampshire and cool breezes. They turned southward by mid September visiting Boston New York and Washington and are glad to be home.

George D. Thayer New Hampshire Boston New York Washington

Mount Dora Residents Return After Summer Abroad

Be home once again to enjoy the delights of their own beautiful Mount Dora. Mrs. L. C. Jerne and children return after several weeks in the north. Dr. Lemuel Colson resumes practice locally. E. V. Cartledge improving in Atlanta and to return early this month. Morley family back from Huron Ohio. Wise couple to return from Wayzata Minnesota. Griswolds back from Jefferson Ohio. Waller family back from northern Indiana to reside in Rehbaum Mallory. A. C. Quixley travels to Chicago for a business trip. Ernest Mosteller recovering from automobile accident.

Mount Dora E. V. Cartledge Atlanta J. B. Griswold Jefferson, Ohio Drs. W. H Elizabeth Waller Indiana Rehbaum and Mallory

Local Notes on Visits and Staffing Across Town

Miss Jewell Finch fills in at the Western Union office during A M Ryan’s vacation. Miss Nancy Stuart returns from Lakeland after a week with friends. Miss Margaret White, Rollins College alumna, is set as assistant librarian and will winter in Winter Park. Miss Jeanne King hosts in New Port Richey. Mr E H Hooper and mother arrive from Hamilton Square for the winter in Mount Dora. Miss A W Adams returns from Ocean City and visits friends in Orlando.

Jewell Finch Jacksonville A. M. Ryan Western Union Margaret White Rollins College Winter Park Jeanne King New Port Richey E. H. Hooper A. W. Adams Ocean City N. J Orlando

Mr and Mrs Anderson Visit Mount Dora From Orlando

Mr and Mrs Anderson of Orlando were visitors in Mount Dora on Tuesday of this week, enjoying local sights and noting the town’s charm during their daytime excursion.

Mrs. Anderson Orlando Mount Dora

Lake Region Purchase Announced by Editors

E. M. Brewster editor of the Hastings Herald and Carl Warfield formerly associated disclose the acquisition of the Lake Region, a semi weekly publication based in Eustis Florida, including all equipment plant and building.

Lake Region Eustis Fla E. M. Brewster Hastings Herald Carl Warfield

Hastings Growers Association to Waller Company Move

A reference notes a transition from the Hastings Potato Growers Association to the G. W. Waller company in a historical context. The concise line hints at a shift in organizational affiliation or employment linked to Hastings potato interests.

Hastings Potato Growers Association G. W. Waller Company

Local Preserving Company Eyes Mount Dora Plant

Dr. George M. Fowles president and Dr. Claude A. Wright of a Benson Springs based preserving company met Mount Dora businessmen to discuss submitting a proposal for establishing a company unit in Mount Dora. The firm makes orange juice orange syrup marmalade and jellies.

George M. Fowles Benson Springs Claude A. Wright Mount Dora

Special on $1.00 aprons for 80c

A shopper notes plans to buy a new supply next Saturday at M. B. Little where a special offers $1.00 aprons for 80 cents. The writer mentions family work and keeping dressed neatly with bunga low aprons.

M. B. Little

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Butts Mission Society Methodists Legion Auxiliary Mrs T. H. Cooley Dodge Methodist Episcopal N. W. Morley Huron Ohio H. J. Wise Wayzatta Minnesota A. C. Quixley Chicago Ill Ernest Mosteller Nancy Stuart Lakeland Carlos. Graves, Prop Carolyn McMurray Blue Bird Roberts Smerita . Oh Merita American Bakeries Co Merita Raisin Mt.Dora Mt. Dora Cornelia Adv Dickson-Ives Co Orange Avenue Beacham Theatre
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