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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1931
Page
2
At the Eastern Star regular meeting this Thursday Ta Vares officers will be present and no the work. A social time will follow. all interested members welcome. The Woman's Club holds a program meeting Tuesday October 27 at 3 PM in the club rooms with entertainment by the Rollins Trio. visitors invited.
The first Missionary meeting of the season will be Friday afternoon November 13 in the church parlors. Mrs. G L Hanscom will present a Missionary play and further notice of characters will be given later.
Mr and Mrs M W Simpson hosted a Tuesday dinner at their home for the third anniversary of Mr and Mrs Jack Simpson. Guests included Mr and Mrs Sam Harris of Eustis and Mr and Mrs S S Sadler of Lake Ola.
The Ladies Aid of the Community church will host a hash supper Friday evening October 23 at 5 30 in the church parlors. Tickets are 40 cents. Hash is the centerpiece with pumpkin pie and other refreshments likely available. A large turnout is hoped.
On Saturday the Orlando Cathedral School eighth grade girls and their advisor Miss Jeanette Dickson joined a swimming and boating party on Lake Dora hosted by Dr. Dickson. Attending were Louise Arrington Dorothy Harper Helen McGinnes Joan Miller Ann Phillips K. T. Mela Mary Born and Amelia Gordie.
Mrs J G Thomas hosted a 12 o'clock dinner at Sunny Corner last Thursday honoring five October birthdays including her own. Honorees included Elizabeth West Sara G Baker Carrie True and J J West with guests Mary True Edna Dennis and Betty West. An enjoyable afternoon followed at Mrs Thomas home on Lake Shore drive.
Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Ray Sr. hosted a birthday dinner at their Sylvan Shores home on Sunday. Honored guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Brown, Glenn Brown of Sorrento, Miss Margaret Ray, and Mr. J. G. Ray Sr. A turkey dinner with.
The Central District Christian Endeavor Convention met at Montverde over Saturday and Sunday with representation from Lake and Marion counties. Guests at the Saturday banquet included Karl Lehmann of Sanford Billy Matthews of Orlando and Sam Robinson of Lady Lake. Dr. George L. Hanscom preached the Sunday convention sermon at the school chapel.
Mrs Meta E Bryce announces the engagement of her daughter Meta Elise Bryce to Lt Stovie Ogleby Ross of the United States Army Flying Corps. Miss Bryce, a Duval High School and Florida State College for Women alumna, is a Chi Omega and summers in Hendersonville North Carolina. Lt Ross, son of Mr and Mrs Frank A Ross, is a Duval graduate and Kappa Sigma member who trained at Brooks Field and Kelly Field and is currently stationed at Brooks Field.
Notable clergy and community figures shared services at Taft and Community church on Sunday. Numerous residents and visitors were listed as wintering or visiting in Mount Dora and nearby towns, including travelers from Orlando, Erie, Meadv ille, Philadelphia, and Connecticut, with many staying at local homes and hotels.
Friends of Dr. Davis and family regret they cannot be in Mount Dora this winter due to a change of business location.
Mount Dora Hospital records show multiple patients improving after injuries. J E Brock and William Driggers recover from finger issues while Horace DeFore lost a fingertip to a machine. Other cases include sprains, fractures, a kidney stone attack, and a serious bout of apoplexy showing gradual improvement.
Central Florida launches a five year farming plan to inform prospects with facts from the County Agricultural Agent and state authorities. Officials expect Orange County to benefit while offering impartial data on opportunities, costs, land values, and proven results to attract about 16 new settlers monthly.
The East Liverpool Review reports the death of G. A. Trenle founder of the Trenle China Company and longtime winter resident of Mount Dora. Trenle, active in pottery for 40 years, was valued for his skill and moral conduct, joining a string of pottery leaders who died in recent years.
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