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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1960
Page
5
A roundup of local engagements and travels includes Mrs. Henry Land meeting Mrs. E C Windfree Jr in Tampa with DAR representation at the Continuing Education Council. Clergy conferences, college alumni events, and weekend trips highlight community ties in Florida and nearby states.
Miss Clara Jean Atkins a Stetson University senior interns at Roeborough Elementary under Mrs Sara Toy. She joined Wesley Foundation and Student Florida Education Association at the university and held Historian and Registrar roles in Phi Mu during two years.
The Women’s Society of the Tangerine Community Church prepares a Holiday Fair offering jellies jams cakes pies and stuffed animals. Proceeds aid the church with a venue at Community Hall on E Street Nov 18. Voting reminder ends the piece.
Paul Bell showcases an oil painting titled Chairs from an IceHouse Theatre set while Mrs Hower displays an abstract still life of bottles. Mr and Mrs Howard Earl return from abroad with a grandson in Connecticut and journey through Holland Norway Denmark and Sweden before a challenging return voyage past Kristiansund and Portland Maine. Weather mentions light snow flurries in Lewiston Missouri and frost in Humarock Massachusetts. Guests at a birthday dinner include Jose Rodriguez and Sadie Israelson with visitors from Freren, Wahington DC and Mount Dora.
A one day short course in orchid growing will be held Saturday November 5 at McCarthy Auditorium University of Florida Gainesville. Registration is from 9 to 10 a.m. There are no fees. The course is open to anyone interested in orchid culture.
The Estey group plus relatives from Michigan and Indiana spent time in Eau Gallie Melbourne Beach and Patrick Air Base with RCA workers Ward Estey Jr and Edward Chandler. Other families traveled from Virginia and Indiana visiting Jefferson Monticello Skyline Drive Camp Hill and Gettysburg.
Norman J. Sparnon of Melbourne Australia will lecture and demonstrate Japanese flower arrangements at the Orlando Garden Club November 3. Afternoon session 2 to 4 and evening 8 to 10 includes slides from Japan. Tickets $3 single $5 both. lessons Friday November 4 start 10 am with a two hour minimum at $5 per lesson.
Miss Kitty Majune second lieut enant governor of the Florida Pilot Club was the honored guest at the Lake Pilot Club monthly meeting last week. She noted Pilot International theme Faith and Understanding Our Most Important Resources. Next meeting is Friday Oct 28 at the Fountain Inn Austin at 6 30 p.m. Program under Mrs Selma Pearce will honor Founders Day.
The Ways and Means committee of the Women’s Association at Mount Dora Presbyterian church will host a rummage sale on the church porch Saturday October 29 starting at 9 am. Dishes utensils furnishings jewelry and clothing will be offered.
The Mount Dora Junior Women's Club will host a Halloween Carnival on October 29 at the school grounds. Primary students will wear costumes for a 6 p.m. judging and parade, followed by pony rides dream pond bobbing booths and treats. Profits support a clinic on Eleventh Ave.
Mount Déra Lodge No. 238 F and A M holds its regular meeting today at 8 p.m. in the Community Building. Initiatory work will be in the First degree. All Master Masons are invited.
Mrs Charles E Funk president of Mount Dora Woman’s Club and district chaplain will lead devotions at the District 7 officers and chairmen visitation on Friday November 4 in Orlando Sorosis club house. Election of nominating committee and committee appointments are on the agenda. Florida Federation clubs will host the General Federation of Women’s Clubs meeting in Miami Beach in June 1961.
The Major Francis L. Dade chapter of the U S Daughters of 1812 holds a luncheon today at the St Cloud hotel. Reports from the state board meeting in Palm Beach earlier this month will be shared.
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