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Newspaper

Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1928

Page

4

Mary Harris Weds Simpson In Elegant Florida Ceremony

Miss Mary Harris and Simpson married in a morning ceremony at the bride’s home in Eustis. Rev. officiated as bamboo and roses formed a picturesque backdrop. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. L Harris, wore beige Kashmere and white roses. reception and luncheon followed with a pink white and green color scheme. Mrs. Simpson, a Tallahassee alumna who studied in New York and Paris, is joined by her husband in Mount Dora after a honeymoon in North Carolina.

Mary Harris Simpson Presbyterian Eustis S. L M. V. Simpson Eustis High School Florida State College For Women Tallahassee New York Art Paris Mr. Simpson M. W. Simpson Millageville Military School Millageville Florida Mount Dora

Card Party at Villa Dora Benefits Kelly Park

The fifth Villa Hotel card party for Kelly Park was hosted by Mrs. George on Monday afternoon. Three bridge tables entertained guests with prizes awarded to Mrs. C. J. Helms and Miss Marion Abele for high scores, a third prize to Miss Gertrude Thorne, and others receiving smaller tokens. Guests included Mrs. A. W. Birkbeck, Mrs. R. N. White, and several local residents. next event set for November 5.

Villa Hotel Kelly Park

Daughters Club Plans Sewing for Children’s Home

Anes Daughters met Wednesday with Miss Helen Merritt hosting the King’s Daughters. They planned sewing for the Children’s Home Society which needs garments. The next meeting is Tuesday Oct 30 at Mrs George Coffin’s home. all are asked to come prepared to sew.

Helen Merritt E King’s Daughters Children’s Home Society Tuesay Eorge Coffin

Ham and Hay Entertain Club Hosts Bridge Evening

The Misses Olivia Hay and Vada am hosted a bridge party at Vada am's home on Wednesday evening. Nite club members attended, three tables played, scores totaled, a brief business session followed, and coffee and doughnuts were served during the social hour. Guests included Misses Dorothy Heath Marcia Cornish Jene Carter Mary Watson Thelma Riley Thelma Lindman Lillian ce Rosalie Brantley Marion e and Mrs. William Roberts.

Olivia Hay Vadaam Nitelub Dorothy Heath Marcia Cornish Jene Carter Mary . Watson Thelma Riley Thelma Lilliance Rosalie Brantley Mary Elite . Lindman Marione William Roberts W. R. Battle Altizer Jewel Boydston Thelma’ Rice Thelma Rice Twila Camp Mabel Norris Mary Watson Thelma Helms Flappers Mary Lindman Bill Roberts Felithia Roberts Miss Craig Rae Brown Vada Ham

Helms Hosts Bridge Party in Sylvan Shores

Mr and Mrs C J Helms hosted a bridge party at their Sylvan Shores home on Friday evening. Four tables were set with Florida Pink Vine and roses. Prizes went to Mrs T H Cooley and C C Dooley for high scores and to Mr and Mrs A B Altizer for second. A salad course with coffee followed. Guests included Mr and Mrs T H Cooley, Mr and Mrs C Cooley, Mr and Mrs A B Altizer, Mr and Mrs W L Hinson Orlando, Mr and Mrs J G Ray, Mr and Mrs C R Javens, Dr and Mrs Miller Wells and Miss Irene Carter.

C. J. Helms Sylvan Shores Florida T. H. Cooley C. C. Dooley A. B. Altizer Helms W. L. Hinson Orlando J. G Ray C. R. Javens Miller Wells Irene Carter

Plans for Mammoth Costume Ball Are Abandoned

The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce announces the cancellation of the planned mammoth masquerade ball at the yacht club in November. The yacht club refused to set a precedent for use by outside groups and no alternate venue exists locally. The chamber will wait for Mount Plymouth hotel to open and has secured permission to use its ballroom when staging the event.

Chamber of Commerce Yacht Club Mount Dora Mount Plymouth Mt. Plymouth Company

Mrs Millard Hosts Merry Matrons Club Gathering

Mrs Millard entertained the Merry Matrons Club of Tavares at her Lake Shore Drive home Friday afternoon with sewing and bridge. Assisted by Mrs Charles Deihl, guests included Mrs Fred Largquist, Mrs Russell Peeples, Mrs Leonard Duncan, Mrs Bayard Kennedy, and others, with fall flowers decorating the rooms and refreshments served at tea.

Fred Lagerquist Russell Peeples Leonard Duncan Bayard Kennedy E. M. Talley William J. Rogers W. M. Kennedy Charles J. Close Jr Irving Burleigh D. H. Moore R. L. Cowen Margaret Close J. W. Hunter

Woman's Club Hosts Noted Legal Talk by National Figure

The Mt. Dora Woman's Club met Tuesday for a feature talk on law by Mrs. Herbert Leonardi of Sanford, state chairman of the National League of Women Voters. She avoided politics, clarified Florida law points, answered questions, and praised Judge Koonce. The gathering opened with a flag salute and America song led by Mrs. Odum Edwards, with the club code presentation by Mrs. Davidson. About fifty ladies attended the social hour with wafers and punch.

Mt. Dora Coles Graham Umlauf Lewis

Eastern Star Banquet Honors Florida Grand Matron

Miss Verna Bullard, Grand Matron of Florida, was the honor guest at a Villa Dora Hotel banquet. Forty three members and friends attended a six o'clock dinner before a session with adjacent chapters and initiatory work. The Grand Matron spoke on the second commandment urging daily goodwill.

Eastern Star Verna Bullard Grand Chapter Florida Villa Dora Eastern Star Hall

Making The Right Use Of Our Talents Pageant

Church notices announce 10 a m Sunday school 11 a m morning worship and 7 p m Christian Endeavor with Nelson Morley reading on the topic Making The Right Use of Our Talents illustrated by a pageant Members are urged to attend Endeavor meetings and see how the youth develop talents for service A Halloween Social under Endeavorers flags is set for Friday at 8 p m All are invited.

Christian Endeavor Nelson Morley Endeavorers

Sunday church services announced for the week

Sunday school led by Mr Nim at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship and sermon by Pastor at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. Evening sermon at 7:30 p.m. Mid week service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own Bible. Public and strangers welcome. James H. Elder, pastor.

Nimnicht Epworth League James H. Elder

Personal News from Local Residents

Mrs. Jane Hoxie and Mrs. King of West Warwick R I are now at their home on McDonald Street. Mrs Hyde and daughter of Watertown N Y are spending time at the Villa Dora Hotel. Mr and Mrs Philip Bachert have returned from a summer camp near Buffalo N Y and will spend the winter at their home here.

Jane Hoxie Mrs. King of West Warwick R. I McDonald Street Hyde Watertown, N. Y Villa’ Dora Hotel Philip Bachert Buffalo N. Y

Mrs Emma Marsh and family return from Geneva visit

Mrs Emma Marsh and her mother Mrs Sears have come back from Geneva New York where they spent the summer. A W Watson of New York has bought two Clayton Street lots and plans to raise chickens to display at Florida fairs. Mrs David Simpson hosted luncheon Tuesday with guests including Mrs Herberta Leonardi of Sanford Mrs George Keller Mrs C W Sadler Jr and Miss Louise Newhall.

Emma Marsh Mrs. Sears Geneva N. Y A. W. Watson New York Clayton Street David Simpson Herberta Leonardi of Sanford George Keller C. W. Sadler Jr Louise Newhall

Utter Couple Return From Sayre Pa For Winter Home

Mr and Mrs G H Utter have returned from Sayre Pennsylvania and will spend the winter at their home. The note records their seasonal relocation and residence plans.

Mrs. G. H. Utter Sayre

Miss Isobel Carrington Visits Sylvan Shores Home

Miss Isobel Carrington daughter of Col and Mrs Edward C Carrington of Baltimore and New York is guest of Miss Marion Abele and Mr Alan Abele at their Sylvan Shores home after returning from a year in Europe. Also listed are Mr and Mrs George B Pray and Mrs O C Salisbury returning from Hamburg NY and H C Merriam from Bridgeport Conn and New York. C J Helms and Mrs J G Ray spent days in Jacksonville attending Rexall convention.

Isobel Carrington Edward C. Carrington Baltimore New York Marion Abele Alan Abele Sylvan Shores Miss Carrington Europe C. J. Helms J. G. Ray Jacksonville Rexall

Altizers Visit Hinsons in Orlando

Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Altizer were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Hinson at their Orlando home.

Local Residents Return From Summer Trips

Mr and Mrs William Johnson are back from Chazy New York where Mrs Johnson spent the summer. Mr and Mrs Frank Fowler and William Banko arrived in Mount Kisco New York and will spend time in Mount Dora. Miss Marguerite Lindman spent the weekend with relatives in Tampa. Mr and Mrs H E Wadham arrived from Hamden Connecticut to spend the winter on Clayton street. Mr and Mrs Harry Backus and their son George returned from Springfield Illinois where they spent the past few months.

William Johnson Chazy, N. Y Mrs. Johnson Frank Fowler William Banko Mt. Kisco, N. Y Mount Dora H. E. Wadham Hamden, Conn Clayton Street Harry Backus George Springfield Ill

Continuation Volleyball Season Opens Tonight at New Center

The six teams of the Business Men's league start play next Monday at the new recreation center with a gala opening. Mount Dora orchestra will perform a pre game concert and radio broadcasts will be heard during and between periods. Delegations from Eustis Tavares and Orlando will attend as Tavares plans an intercity series with Mount Dora later.

Business Men’s League Donnelly Stadium Mount Dora Orchestra Atwater Kent Broadcasting Unit Myron’ Cronwall Eustis Tavares Orlando Mount Dora

County chamber to meet in business sessions only

The stream by Wilson Cypress company was reviewed by the secretary. By unanimous vote the body favored holding only a business session in towns outside the county seat every other month, eliminating the community luncheon. Secretary Harber supported the change citing improved outreach. The session addressed various county interests and lasted over two hours.

Harber

Annual meeting approval and parade plans announced

Secretary Harber recommended by the advertising committee approved at the annual meeting of the National Association of Commercial Organization Secretaries. Eustis Boys' Band will join the Gasparilla Parade in Tampa during the South Florida Fair period, as announced by H. Hannah. Over 20,000 Post Card Week cards were mailed from Lake County, excluding smaller towns with unavailable figures, per the county wide summary. Logs and tree tops removals along Blackwater Creek were pursued to clear the channel.

National Association of Commercial Organization Harber Eustis Gasparilla Tampa Blackwater Creek

Costume Fabric Prices From M B Little's Halloween Ad

A letters page note describes making costumes for a Halloween frolic using Camric and bunting at 15 cents per yard and a Saturday Special of 35 cents lingerie jersey at 30 cents. The writer plans Christmas gift supplies, noting four pastel shades plus white.

Mae M. B. Little’s Ima Kustomer

Notice of Final Settlement for Orin W. Sadler III

Orin W. Sadler Jr as administrator of the estate of Orin W. Sadler III will present to the Lake County Florida County Judge at the Court House in Tavares on December 28, 1928, his final account and vouchers and ask for approval and for final discharge. Dated October 26, 1928. Mt. Dora Florida address. Schedule dates listed 10 25 11 1 8 15 22 29 12 6 18 20 27.

Orin W. Sadler, III Lake County Florida Tavares Orin W. Sadler, Jr P. O Mt. Dora

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Iss Mary Harris Pretty Efit Anes Eee Ham and Hay Entertain Club Mrs. Helms Mrs. Millard Woman’s Club Methodist Episcopal George B. Pray O. C. Salisbury Hamburg Mr. Salisbury H. C. Merriam Bridgeport Conn Marguerite Lindman Wilson Cypress Company Frock and Frill Beauty Shoppe the Dress Department Blue Bird Tea Room M. E. Marsh Ninth and Donnelly Sts Baldwins Cash Grocery Villa Dora Hotel Carl S. Graves Hallowe'en Hallowe’en Frolic Hallowe’en The American Bakeries Company
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