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Newspaper

Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1939

Page

5

Church and school groups set meetings this week

The Social M E Ladies Aid meets Friday at 3 in the Methodist church. The P T A executive board gathers Wednesday at 3 15 in the high school. The American Legion Auxiliary convenes Thursday at 8 at Mrs Harold Overhiser 1251 Alexander St. The Congregational Ladies Aid meets Friday at 3 in the chapel for important matters and strong attendance is urged.

Congregational Ladies The Congregational Church

King's Daughters Meet After Devotional and Meeting

The King's Daughters gathered Monday night with Mrs. Howard Birt of East Eighth Avenue. After a brief devotional service a business meeting followed with discussion of cases and group activities.

King’s Daughters Howard Birt East Eighth Avenue

Social hour wraps up with upcoming meeting plans

A social hour was enjoyed and the next meeting is scheduled for the evening of November 13 at Mrs. Robert Fenton's home on Ninth Avenue. The note emphasizes community fellowship and a local host for the gathering.

Robert Fenton Ninth Avenue

Halloween Bridge Party Hosted by Mrs. Alfred Rehbaum Jr

Mrs. Alfred Rehbaum Jr. entertained Monday afternoon at bridge with guests Mrs. Evan Henry Mrs. Henry Land Mrs. Glenn Brown Mrs. David S. Simpson Jr. Mrs. J. G. Ray Jr. Mrs. Cecil Parker Mrs. Donald Strickland and Mrs. Millard Reid Decorations and refreshments followed Halloween themes.

Hallowe'en Bridge Alfred Rehbaum, Jr Bridge Evan Henry Henry Land Glenn Brown David S. Simpson, Jr J. G. Ray, Jr Cecil Parker Donald Strickland Millard Reid Hallowe’en

DAR to Meet at Eustis Home for November Session

Ocklawaha Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its regular November meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday November 2 at the home of Mrs Graeber Lemon Avenue Eustis. Program on Conservation features speakers Dr I N Kennedy and Mr O W Smith. Hostesses named.

Ocklawaha Daughters of the American Revolution Graeber Lemon Avenue Eustis I. N. Kennedy O. W. Smith Lewin Tyre Fogg Wright Oliver McKay Scobey Byrne

Mrs. Young Hosts Bridge Evening at South Clayton

Mrs Raymond Young entertained at her home on South Clayton street last Thursday evening with bridge. Fall flowers decorated the rooms. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lee French, Mr and Mrs N W Morley, Mr and Mrs C E Tincher, Mr and Mrs Thos H Cooley, Mr and Mrs A C Quixley and Mr Geo B Ramsdell. Mrs Quixley won high score, Mrs Morley the galloping prize, and Mr Tincher the consolation.

Young Bridge Raymond Young South Clayton Street Lee French N. W. Morley C. E. Tincher Thos. H. Cooley A. C. Quixley Geo. B. Ramsdell

Miss Simpson Complimented At Mystery Shower Event

Miss Mary Louise Rehbaum entertained Saturday evening with an theatre party and miscellaneous shower for Miss Mary Elizabeth Simpson who will wed Mr Russell McKinney in November. After viewing Honeymoon in Bali at the Princess the group moved to the hostess home for refreshments and the surprise shower. Guests included Miss Simpson Miss Betty DavisDorothy White Mrs Lester Faulhaben Mrs J M Green Mrs James Cooper Mrs Alfred Rehbaum Jr Miss Martha Fenn and Miss Betty Ogle.

Miss Simpson Mary Louise Rehbaum Mary Elizabeth Simpson Russell McKinney Bali Miss Rehbaum Alfred Rehbaum Betty Davis DeLand Dorothy White Lester Faulhaben J. M. Green James Cooper Alfred Rehbaum, Jr Martha Fenn Betty Ogle

Community Church social rooms filled for choir supper

The community church hosted a covered dish supper sponsored by the choir with ninety attendees. Tables showcased asparagus fern coral vine and purple bougainvillea as guests shared salads rolls meat loaf macaroni and cheese scalloped potatoes and other foods. The Sylvan Shores Hotel supplied a tenderized ham and hot coffee while Prof Roseborough acted as toastmaster and doctors Spencer Ketcham and Stanley spoke on social life in church and community.

Sylvan Shores Roseborough Spencer, Ketcham and Stanley Hanscom

First Seb toastner TM Kicks Off Winter Season

In a cordial gathering the host acknowledged several unnamed individuals for their help in making the inaugural Seb toastner TM of the season a warm and pleasant occasion.

Winter Visitors and New Arrivals in Mount Dora Area

A long list of seasonal residents and guests arrive or return to Mount Dora and nearby towns. Names include Mrs. J. P. Margeson Sharon Mass at Grand View. Dr. Charles Gould Conn Hotel Mount Dora. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hughlett at 1015 East Fifth Avenue. several families from Ohio New York and Illinois staying at Mount Dora hotels and apartments through the season.

J. P. Margeson Sharon, Mass The Grand View Charles Gould Pie Conn Mount Dora Jim Hughlett East Fifth Avenue N. Rundle Greenwich, Conn Mrs. Waddington LaGrange, Il West Eighth Avenue A.C. Blank Cleveland Ohio Palm Beach

Blackmail at the Princess features Edward G Robinson and Ruth Hussey

Edward G. Robinson stars as a wronged man driven to revenge in Blackmail at the Princess Theatre. Ruth Hussey plays his wife and Gene Lockhart is the villain who blackmails him before a dramatic confrontation ends in fire and tragedy. Also appearing are Guinn Williams John Wray Arthur Hohl and Esther Dale under director H C Potter.

Edward G. Robinson Ruth Hussey Gene Lockhart Princess Theatre Maisie Little Bobs Watson Robinson Guinn Williams John Wray Arthur Hohl Esther Dale H. C. Potter Lockhart Pes

Popular winter camp drew crowds at former site

The fully equipped camp at the property attracted many visitors last season and is expected to be equally popular this winter.

Fork

Thompson Baby Rose Marie born at Lake County Medical Center

Mr and Mrs Albert A Thompson welcome daughter Rose Marie born October 18 at Lake County Medical Center. The infant weighed 6 pounds 3 4 ounces at birth and both mother and baby are doing well.

Albert A. Thompson Lake County Medical Center Rose Marie

Mount Dora Student Named to Stetson Glee Club

Tom Parker of Mount Dora, a sophomore, has been chosen from many candidates to sing in the Stetson University men's glee club. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Sam L Parker. The clubs will perform an oratorio opera spring revue tours and other programs during the year.

Tom Parker Mount Dora Stetson University Sam L. Parker

Mount Dora Junior Woman's Club Luncheon Notes

The Mount Dora Junior Woman's Club hosted a luncheon at the Yacht Club on October 18 with two musical numbers by Maxine Saltsman. Guest speaker Mrs. E L Schumacher of Eustis spoke on parliamentary law and meeting procedures. New members joined and officers listed. next meeting set for November 1 followed by tea for the P T A Regional Conference on November 6 at the Community Building.

Woman's Club Mount Dora Yacht Club Maxine Saltsman Charles Barnett E. L. Schumacher Eustis J. M. Greene Clayton Tremain Herbert Roberts I.A. Shepard LaVerne Townsend Lee Hill

Sorrento and Nearby News Briefs

Sorrento hosts Mr and Mrs Earl Martin for weekend with Mrs Battle and family. Mrs Martin teaches mathematics at London High in South Jacksonville. Mrs Lucy Main recovering while visiting Miss Dora Daniels in Eustis. Andrews couple move to Cassia for Wilson Cypress work. Adelbert Lent in Richmond VA on business. Mrs Knight visits Lakeland relatives. Anna Laura Futral Myra Schufenhausen attended Ringling Bros circus in Orlando. J L Highwill hosts Ladies Church Aid Thursday. M F Cowart Allen attend Veterans Memorial Hall dedication in Umatilla. Sorrento Public School to present Halloween program for PTA Friday Oct 27. Mrs Ruth Moultere recovering at home in St Petersburg. Mr and Mrs Vannerson welcomed a daughter Mary Elizabeth.

Earl Martin Erma Battle Martin London High School Jacksonville Lucy Main Dora Daniels Mary Street Eustis Main Andrews Sorrento Cassia Wilson Cypress Company Adelbert Richmond Chas. Knight Lakeland Anna Laura Futral Myra. Schufenhausen Ringling. Bros Orlando J. L. Highwill Ladies Church Aid Society M. F. Cowart

Stebbins flies to Washington over Canaveral Harbor loan

Frank W. Stebbins of Eustis president of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce traveled to Washington Sunday night to appear before the Reconstruction Finance Corporation regarding Atlantic Peninsula Corporation loan funds for Canaveral Harbor construction. He will return as soon as possible.

Frank W. Stebbins Eustis Lake County Chamber of Commerce Washington Reconstruction Finance Corporation Atlantic Peninsula Corporation Canaveral Harbor Stebbins

P. T. A. Enrolls 212 Members

The P. T. A. membership drive ends after three weeks with 212 members enrolled for the coming year. Sixth and seventh grades win awards of one dollar each for most members. Ticket sales were handled solely by the Grade Mother volunteers.

W. F. Duggan J. W. Davis S. L. Kittrell Carl Broom

Commendation for Grades Award Achievers

Mrs. Norman Tuckett, Chairman, Mem, Com, commends students for improving grades that led to award recognition.

Norman Tuckett Mem Com

Mount Dora Chapter 103 E S Masonic Meeting Notice

The 0 E S Mount Dora Chapter 103 holds a regular meeting Thursday October 26 at 8 p m in the Masonic Building. Worthy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of Florida Mrs Donna J Hainline will make her official visit. All members and visitors invited. Kathleen Galloway W M

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