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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1962
Page
5
Lake County organizers outline the eighth annual Palms for Christmas with the theme Florida Christmas Orbits Toward the Moon. Local chambers, garden clubs, and the Lake County Chamber of Commerce will decorate every Post Office with space objects and palms, and Florida themed greeting cards are available in Tavares and nearby stores.
McCain deZong announces the re opening of its Parlor Shop with an authentic Victorian themed fashion room. The store showcases designer clothes and period furnishings while models preview fall fashions to diners at the Side Door Coffee Shop during luncheon hours.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Sorento-Mount Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department will hold a bake sale Saturday at the Golden Triangle Shopping Center. Proceeds will be used to purchase equipment for the department.
Mount Dora figures Mrs J W Shaw founder and first president of IceHouse Players and Miss Arlene Henna president of Howey Alumni named judges for Miss Howey Academy Pageant Oct 20 at the Academy. Other judges include Fred Savender and Andrew F Chaky of Leesburg Orlando figures Mr Augie and Barbara Hoff. Tickets available at Mount Dora Pharmacy.
The District meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be held October 24 in Clermont at the Methodist Church. Ocklawaha Chapter members may reserve with Mrs. R. O. Cornell. Used clothing will be collected at the November meeting for mountain schools supported by the DAR. The year’s first meeting was held recently in Eustis with Regent Mrs. Samuel Sorensen welcoming new members and a covered dish luncheon preceding the meeting.
The Golden Triangle Republican Women's Club will meet in the American Legion Building Eustis on Monday October 15. Coffee at 9 30 a m and the business meeting at 10 a m. Guest speakers include Ted White president of the Young Republican Club of Leesburg and Max Franks vice president. Friends are invited.
Notes reveal Arnold C. Forbes, Bemidji Minnesota judge, plans retirement in three years and will move to Mount Dora. He asks readers to continue his hometown paper, The Topic, into 1965 as a resident.
The article weighs time versus cost in potato prep with USDA input. Frozen French fries save time and cost compared to fresh, while dehydrated and boxed mashed and scalloped varieties offer different savings. Can peace within guide choosing between time and money.
Mrs. Margaret Ens of Winter Haven District 4 Lieutenant Governor of Pilot International met with the Lake County Pilot Club at the Mount Dora Community Building. She reported on the Florida Pilot Club work. Isabell Johnson received a surprise shower from club members after the meeting.
The WSCS circles announce gatherings next week. Mary Circle meets Monday at 8 p.m. with Mrs. Cahill at 1240 Fifth Ave. Priscilla Circle gathers Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Swinehart. program by Mrs. Kellogg and devotions by Mrs. Finn. Sarah Circle also meets Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Wood and co host Mrs. Kirkpatrick. study focuses on Week of Prayer offerings.
The Ixora Circle Garden Club will hold its first Fall meeting Friday October 12 at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Gilbert Jeffrey's home 1050 Sheridan Rd. William A. Nixon Lake County Agricultural Agent will present a lecture and slides on flowering trees and shrubs.
Dress Pattern No 3105 offers a sleeveless dress with a swirled skirt and a flattering top available in sizes 12 14 16 18 and 20. Size 14 requires 3 yards of 39 inch fabric. Needlework Pattern No 592 features floral pillowcase and towel designs with simple stitches. Catalog includes coupon for a free pattern and prices for patterns and mailing.
Maude Beiser of Morningside Drive is a busy music teacher who trains students from afar at Sylvan Shores. Her career spans concert work, composing, and accompaniment for Met Opera artists, with radio performances in WEAF New York and New Jersey. She also paints, has exhibited works with honorable mentions, and recently started ceramics. She lives in Mount Dora with a family involved in music and ballet.
The Christian Women's Fellowship of Central Christian Church will meet today at 1 30 p m at the church. Hosts are Mrs R C Brown of Tavares and Mrs Frank Crawford of Riley's Park. Rev Roy Wayne Johnston pastor of Sanford Christian Church will speak with devotions by Mrs Lester C Doerr and offerings dedicated. President Mrs Harry Hallock will preside.
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