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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1939
Page
5
Mrs Stevens of New Smyrna will give a talk on Parliamentary Law. The event highlights proper procedure and debate rules for local clubs and civic groups.
The King's Daughters met at Mrs. Harold Overhiser's home with twenty members. A nominating report was approved, electing Mrs. Ronald Senn as president Mrs. David Seg as vice president Miss Nancy Stuart treasurer and Miss Ruth Butts secretary. Miss Hilda Streeton named relief chairman for three months. Mrs. Howard Birt assisted with refreshments. The next gathering is October 23 at Mrs. Birt's home.
Mr and Mrs John M McCown announce the marriage of their daughter Jane to Mr T A Shep of Winter Garden on Friday October 6 at the bride's parents home. Rev J Alvin Inman of Tavares Baptist Church officiated. The couple plan to continue teaching and reside in Mount Dora and Winter Garden.
Mrs. J. O. Hall hosted a three course bridge luncheon and crystal shower for Miss Mary Elizabeth Simpson ahead of her November marriage to Russell McKinney. The event featured a yellow and white color scheme with multiple attendees and prizes.
Mrs Graves and Mr Graves plan a return to Mount Dora to open Villa Dora for a successful winter season. A large group of guests from Dorchester Newton and Cambridge Mass including Mr and Mrs Budgell Blodgett P J Goodwin Dorr Buttrick Smith Hoffman Scates Avery and others attend prior to the opening.
A long list of residents and visitors are noted to have returned to or arrived at homes in the area. Names include Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Baker of Concord New Hampshire. Mrs. Ruth Jacobs in Lovett Texas. Miss Jeannette Pike of Jacksonville visiting her mother Mrs. Jessie Pike. and others returning from Detroit Saybrook Jefferson Waukegan Salem etc. Many plan to spend the winter at their Florida homes while some traveled for summer stays in New England and along the coast.
Mr. Lem Thomas of Eustis, a former member of the city police force, is seriously ill at Lake County Medical Center. He is a nephew of Mrs. M. W. Simpson of Mount Dora. Mrs. Josephine G. Thomas, long in Liverpool Ohio, has returned to her Lake Dora area home where Mrs. T. J. Gudgeon is with her again.
Dr and Mrs W S Randall left West Harpswell Maine and visit their daughter in Chevy Chase Maryland before returning to Mount Dora. Geo M Cornelius and wife returned from Indianapolis staying at Sylvan Shores Hotel until their Helm Road home is ready. Emma B Marsh expected later week to winter in Mount Dora with Geneva New York summer home noted for colds from changing weather. G B Underwood and son Earl, formerly of Jacksonville, stay at 487 Baker street Pierson apartments while he works at Builders Supply Co. D V Wilkinson and wife from Saybrook Ohio arrived at J B Griswold home East Keighth Avenue for a brief Florida trip before returning Ohio.
Mt Dora's popular young man C C Dooley Jr. remains critically ill at Lake County Medical Center after an appendectomy. Blood transfusions were given Wednesday afternoon, but results were not known at press time.
The March of Time production The Battle Fleets of England faced censorship in Britain but was shipped to New York before wartime rules took effect. Manager Seckinger said the film details the British Navy and Allied strategy, highlighting naval defense and wartime logistics.
Mr and Mrs C R Haun have returned to Tennessee after two years in Mount Dora friends regret their departure but hope they visit. John A Dexter spent summer at Skytop Pa and will stay at Grand View until Lakeside Inn opening plans a Route south via Skyline Drive and Great Smoky Mountains. Mr and Mrs J R Patrick return from summers in the Carolinas Delaware and New York and will be joined by Mrs Patrick’s mother Mrs Malcomb and Mr Patrick’s brother from Georgia.
Mount Dora Temple No 12 records with deep sorrow the death of Bro W J Ferris. He set an example of service and sacrifice inspiring to the order and to the community. The Pythian Sisters extend sympathy to Mrs Ferris and family and mourn the loss of a splendid member and excellent citizen. A copy of the resolution will be sent to his family.
Columbia's Golden Boy arrives for two showings at the Princess Theatre this weekend with stars Barbara Stanwyck Adolphe Menjou and William Holden. The film follows a gifted musician who enters prizefighting to seek quick fame and the family and personal turmoil that result.
One of the season's most delightful pictures is Ginger Rogers in Fifth Avenue Girl, a new starring vehicle for RKO Radio at State Theatre Eustis, shown Sunday and Monday.
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