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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1936
Page
5
Mount Dora chapter No. 103 OES will meet at 8 15 tonight with all members urged to attend. Visitors are welcome and the meeting promises a brief session.
Mr and Mrs John William Jepson of Tangerine announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Myrtle Gordon to William Almond Fretwell of Tavares and Leesburg. Myrtle Gordon Jepson is a Eus tis high school class of 1933 and Auburn Pre Medical College alumna. The Fretwells hail from Cedartown prior to Leesburg.
The couple will wed this month and establish their home in Tavares where Mr. Fretwell is a businessman. They have resided in the area for several years.
The Ocklawa ha Chapter of the D A R held its 1936 37 season opener October 1 at Mrs. David S Simp son’s Lake Ola home with Mrs. Simpson hosting along with Mrs. Henry W Land and Mrs. W F Bloodgood. Miss Hattie M Allen of Sorrento presided as vice regent and Mrs Charles Marsh spoke on Army Life in the Philippines with pictures woven articles and a Philippine costume. Twenty Daughters attended and autumn refreshments followed. New officers include Mrs Walter H Rash regent Miss Hattie M Allen vice regent Mrs Henry W Land recording secretary Mrs Anna Oliver treasurer Mrs Keziah B MacKay chaplain Mrs G M Wakelin registrar and Mrs C H Estey historian.
Mrs J G Ray of Mount Dora and Mrs Elmer Austin of Umatilla hosted a bridge evening on Tuesday to honor Miss Elizabeth Fenn before her upcoming Leesburg marriage to Mr William Jappls. High scores awarded to Mrs Roy Morgan and Mrs William Austin, with Mrs William Norris and Miss Fenn also recognized. a salad course was served.
Personal notices list residents returning from various locations for winter. Names include Mr. C. C. Ames from Waukegan Ill Mrs Dora B Thayer from New Hampshire Miss Grace Butterfield from Bluffton S C Mrs Ellwood Carpenter in Bridgewater Conn recovering from minor operation Miss Carrie L White arriving from New Bedford Mass to Baker street Buddy Piper assisting at Cashwell's Pharmacy a guest of the Harrold House H A Hanson also a Harold House guest Mr and Mrs Frank R Parker return from Salem Mass to Tremaine street Mr and Mrs H C Eldredge of St Petersburg formerly of New Bedford Mass spending a few days with Mrs Martin and Miss
A long list of winter visitors arrives in Mount Dora from across the Northeast and Midwest. Families including the Eldredges, Simpso ns, Birkbecks, Samons, and Lewises return from summer stops in Hendersonville, Daytona Beach, and Philadelphia for the season at Villa Dora and nearby homes. Local delegates attend the State PTA convention in Jacksonville.
The Topic apologizes for two errors in last week’s notice. A typographical misplacement could mislead about Sunday School Rally Day inviting all not attending. Rev Wilson fears mis impression and the item was corrected. Also two words were omitted in the A C Quixley Realty ad describing a completely furnished home.
Laddie, eight year old dog of Mr and Mrs Wm J Johnson, found a blue patent leather pocketbook during an evening walk and carried it to his owner. The publisher advertisement led to the owner calling, and the bag was returned later the same day, possibly dropped on the street when the owner left an automobile.
Friends joke that Mr. Johnson was coached by a splendid trainer and he is learning the method as he shows off in conversations.
The tale traces how a 1931 Salem brig voyage sparked the christening of the flag as Old Glory. Captain Driver and a watching town gifted the triangular folded banner amid rites, later inspiring nationwide use and the flag’s revered nickname.
Marion Sheddan arrived Sunday from Williamsport Tennessee. Mrs Elmer Marsell entertained the Bridge Club at her home Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Lee Gregory formerly of Winter Park have moved to Zellwood. Mrs Ethel Ware and Miss Lucy A McDonald spent the weekend in Orlando. Near Williston a 66 year old man was killed when his car crashed into a stationary train.
A campaign appeal urging support for H C Babcock as the Republican Senate candidate. The message emphasizes practical governance, businesslike representation at Washington, and protection of state and individual rights to secure the future.
Florida citrus leaders gather in Lakeland at 1 30 PM to hear the Citrus Commission outline a 1936 37 crop program. Chairman Kirkland Commissioner Mayo and Governor Shultz will discuss promotion shipments inspections and new color added orange rules.
The Live Wire Patrol led by Miss Helen Meadows and Miss Hamrick enjoyed a camping trip at Rock Springs. They held a regular meeting in the Scout room and made wood animals. The Mariner's Troop hosted a supper in the Community Building with Miss Craig Miss Meadows Miss Cadman and Mrs. Burkart. Officers elected for 1936 37 include Patrol Leader Natalie Spilky Secretary Eleanor Minkley Treasurer Frances Davis Scribe Frances Faye Thompson. Beaver Patrol met for First Class map making with plans for community service and cloth scrap books.
Eustis Theatre announces advance engagement of The Great Ziegfeld for October 10 11 and 12 with showtimes 2 30 5 45 and 9 00 pm. Tickets are 15c children 40c adults and the film runs three hours. Also scheduled are Bank Night Devil Doll My Man Godfrey The Gay Desparado and other attractions including San Francisco and Swing Time in October.
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