Local notes from Mount Dora and surrounding towns
Frequent visitors arrive in Mount Dora as families from Sylvan Shores Rockford Barrington and Detroit gather for reunions vacations and social events. Attendees include Lieut. and Mrs. John Burkart their children John Jr and Louise in California and Mrs. V M Johnson in Rockford Illinois and Mrs. Paul Doolen in Barrington Illinois. Community club winners and visiting residents populate the column with updates on birthdays travel and local plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armer C. Johnson
Sylvan Shores
John C. Burkart
California
John
Marilyn
John, Jr
Louise
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
V. M. John
Son
Rockford, Ill
Paul Doolen
Barrington, Ill
Dorans
Women Plan Craft Workshop in Tavares
A ceramic workshop for Home Demonstration clubs in the county starts at 9 30 a m Fridays in the Home Demonstration building Tavares with Mrs Ruth Chamberlain guiding the Mount Dora club. The Oct 31 session features wooden trays and lazy Susans details available from Mrs Helen Godtel or the Home Demonstration office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tavares
Ruth Chamberlain
Mount Dora Club
Helen Godtel
Arts and Crafts Committee
Home
Seasonal Visitors Arrive as Mount Dora Prepares for Season
George Indiana plans to end its stay at Morses Summer Hotel then return with son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Phil Morse for extended visit. Mrs John L Hronek travels from Springfield to spend the season at her Tangerine home. Clarence J McKenzie and wife expected from Cochituate Massachusetts. Mrs Albert E Lobeck arrived from Troy New York to visit daughter Mrs William Marvin. J J Hodges couple arrive from Auburn Alabama to manage Clayton Street residence. Gail King estate care by Mrs Richard Hubbard Ravenna Ohio with daughter Gail Ann, who intends Mount Dora as permanent home in coming years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Hall
Mount Dora
Detroit
Donnelly St
Barbara Wetterer
Owen Conner, Jr
Ie Conners
Lake Jem
Patsy Conner
Harry Wise
Marvin Day
Boyd Atkins
Betty Jo Eckholdt
Jerry Dake
Aline Paul
Roger Luft
Mary Anna Kelly
Donny Wetz
Ann Bowers
June Bowie
Ossie Hawkins
Marion Gore
Dunn Stovall
John Rappel
Sue Scott
Pete Wages
Vallae van Morris
June Kenyon
Tommy Carter
Sara Jo Land
Norman Beer
Julia Sullivan
C. E. Tincher
William Morrell
Charles
Mass
F Toms Dover
Dover
John Fox
Ridgewood
New York
Charlotte
N. C
Toms Dover, Jr
Shelby, N. C
Frederick Sleight
Elizabeth S. Jackson
Dunedin
Fla
Florida Federation of Women’s Club Board
Jon Etchells
Kennebunkport
Maine
Etchells
New York City
Florida
B. R. Barker
Memphis
Tenn
Frank Crockett
Addie B. Hichborn
Stockton Springs
Fr. D. Clements
Chatham
Highland St
Auburn
Ala
J. J. Hodges
Clayton Stoo
Gail King
Richard Hubbard
Ravenna
Ohio
Gail Ann
Guild Meets for Week of Prayer and Self Denial
The Wesleyan Service Guild of the First Methodist church meets at 8 tonight in Fellowship Hall to discuss the Week of Prayer and Self Denial observed from October 9 to October 16. Miss Alto Gary, president, announces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Service Guild
First Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall
Alto Gary
Scottish Rite Club to Install Officers at Ladies Night
Masonic order to elect and install officers during a ladies night meeting at the Umatilla hotel. The event will be held Friday at 7 30 p m with A L Holloway serving as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Order
Scottish Rite Club
Umatilla
A. L. Holloway
Ortland's Corner Style Column Announcement
Beginning this week I will write a column with some advertising and many facts on styles materials and fashion notes from the latest publications. I aim to acquaint you with new materials such as Dacroft and Orson to guide your buying and invite reader questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dacroft
Orson
Opening Session Of Lakes Hills Set For Friday
The Lakes and Hills Garden club begins its fall season with a 2 p m Friday meeting at the Community building. Landscape architect Harris Johnson will discuss the Emma Burkart Memorial garden at the Public Library. Johnson, with Florida Nursery and Landscape Co. of Leesburg, served 11 months in Korea and is a World War II veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakes and Hills Garden Club
Emma Burkart
Harris Johnson
Florida Nursery and Landscape. Co
Leesburg
Korea
Carl S. Graves
Paul Johnson
Ross Swartzel
Evelyn Page
R. M. Hyndman
Bernard McCabe
James Stout
Harry Hutchins
Kiwanis Visit Highlights Mount Dora Meeting
The Groveland Kiwanis club will furnish the program as the visiting club at today's noon Mount Dora Kiwanis meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Groveland Kiwanis Club
Mount Dora Kiwanis Club
Sage Reelected Florida Watchmakers Official at St. Petersburg
Fred W. Sage of Sage Jewelers was reelected secretary of the Florida Watchmakers association during the convention in St. Petersburg.
Mount Dora Churches Schedule and Service Times
Local church listings show service times for Mount Dora houses of worship. Highlights include Seventh Avenue and Donnelly Street church led by Rev. Robert R. Reed with 11:00 a.m. worship, and Fifth Avenue churches offering Bible study at 10:00 a.m. and services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Additional details cover Baptist, Methodist, Church of God, and Church of Christ congregations with varied weekly activities and rehearsals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora Community Church
Seventh Av
Donnelly St
Robert R. Reed
D. D
Methodist Church
Robert M. Blackburn
Church OF Christ
Joy Gift Shop Opens Annual Program for Veterans
Joy Gift Shop launches as a Christmas project of the Legion auxiliary. Donations of new clothing or toys must be delivered by Nov. 15 to the Chamber of Commerce office. Gifts support three Florida veterans hospitals Bay Pines Lake City and Coral Gables where they will be displayed on carts for veterans to choose for their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy
Annua
Ater
Legion Auxiliary
Chamber of Com
Merce
Florida
Bay Pines
Lake City
Coral Gables
Dorothy Ober
Laymen's Day at Methodist Church With Evening Sermon
Around The Churches notes lay day at the Methodist church with Ronald Aldrich in charge and the official board to be installed. Rev Robert M Blackburn will speak on Making Some Discoveries. Dr Robert R Reed will title The Devil's Slander at Community church. Roland Knight of Apopka preaches at the Baptist church as it seeks to replace its pastor James Sutley moves to Lakeland Calvary Baptist. First Church of Christ Scientist Eustis offers Atonement as Sunday topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Ronald Aldrich
Robert M. Blackburn
Robert R. Reed
Roland Knight
Apopka
Baptist Church
James H. Sutley
Calvary Baptist Church
Lakeland
First Church of Christ
Scientist
Eustis
Reservations Open For District Parley
Reservations may be made for the annual meeting of the Fourth District of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs to be held in the new Leesburg armory on Friday November 7. District director Mrs Vernon L Conner announces luncheon reservations with Mrs J P Hill at 1609 S 12th St Leesburg and checks for luncheon costs. Alfred McKethan State Road Dept Chairman will be the morning speaker at 10 am followed by forums on Flower Shows Horticulture Junior Gardening and Roadside Service led by local club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Federation of Garden Clubs
Leesburg
Vernon L. Conner
J. P. Hill
12Th St
State Road Dept
Alfred McKethan
Lester H. Simon
Tampa
William Knox
Ft. Lauderdale
Eugene Reasor
Orlando
E. H. McKeon
Pompano
Eustis First Church of Christ Scientist Service Times
Corner of Lemon and Grove hosts Sunday services at 11 a.m. Sunday School at 11 a.m. Wednesday evening service at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustis First Church OF Christ Scientist
Lemon and Grove
Flowers on Air theme for Lake County Flower Show at fair
Plans formed Wednesday for the Lake County Flower show to be part of the Lake County Fair in March. The theme Flowers on the Air ties exhibits to popular radio programs with the show titled LC GC Presents Flowers on the Air. General chairman is Mrs Howard Gamble of Eustis with advisory members from Mount Dora and other garden clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Florida
LCGC
Howard Gamble
Eustis
Carl S. Graves
Richard Edgerton
Mount Dora
Lakes and Hills Garden Club
John Heist
Paul Johnson
Slater Cox
State biologist to present film on soil conservation
Howard R. Bissland, state biologist for the U S Soil Conservation Service, will show a film titled Yours Is The Layd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard R. Bissland
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Writers Meet at Mount Dora Library Next Tuesday
The Creative Writers group will gather at the Mount Dora Public Library next Tuesday at 10 a.m. for discussions titled Who and Why.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creative Writers Group
Mount Dora Public Library
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George D. Church
South China
E. A. Austin
Mt. Plymouth
East Otis
Charles Lester McHugh, Jr
Carl Minkley
Miami
Mr. Minkley
Curl Minkley
Ernest Minkley
Winter Park
Nancy
Raymond
Phil S. Morse
Lake
Kilkare
Convalescent Home
Donnely St
Nancy A. McWhinnie
R. N
Dorothy A. Leinbach
Fifth Avenue
the Park
Dixie Beautymaster
Dixie Deluxe
Pea
FCC
Ees
Rehbaums Hardware
Albert E. Lobeck
Troy
N. Y
William Marvin
Ortland’s Orner
William C. “Braggs” Kennedy
Bill
Army
Monterey
Germany
Nuremberg
W. M. Kennedy
Josephine Simpson
Lakes
Hills
E. C. Devorsak
M. E. Marsh
Chiropodists
Alexander Street
Mount Dora, Florida
New Thomas Hat Shop
Donnelly Street
Sixth and Tremain
Church OF God
East Liberty
A. Austin
Joy Gift Shop
Sentinal TV
Fifth Ave
Western Auto Store
Deltox
Crane Furniture
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