Social DAR Meeting in Eustis and Eastern Star Benefit Card Party
The Ocklawaha Chapter DAR will meet at Mrs Louise Graeber's home in Eustis on Thursday November 3 at 7 30 pm. Mount Dora Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star hosts a benefit card party at 2 30 pm in the Community Building social rooms with prizes and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustis Ocklawaha
Daughters American Revolution
Louise Graeber
Eustis
Eastern Star
Mount Dora
Order of the Eastern Star
Father’s Night P. T. A. Meeting Set for November 1
A regular P. T. A. meeting will be held in the Community Building auditorium Tuesday November 1 at 8 o'clock. It is the annual Father’s Night and will discuss activities and plans for the school community.
Fun in the School program features Mr Perreault guest
Lake County recreation director Clayton J Perreault will speak on Fun in the School. The event promises to be very interesting with a social hour in the recreational room afterward hosted by first and second grade mothers. All P T A members and friends are invited. O E S meeting Mt Dora Chapter 103 set for October 28 at 8 in Masonic Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton J. Perreault
Lake County
Mount Dora
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Miss Harris Hosts Book and Bridge Club
Miss Kiki Harris of Umatilla hosted a Monday dinner and bridge gathering at Lake County Country Club with a Halloween motif and wildflower decorations. Prizes went to Mrs. Millard Reid, Miss Johnnie Mae Stanley, and Mrs. Henry Land among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Kiki Harris
Umatilla
Lake County Country Club
Millard Reid
Johnnie Mae Stanley
Henry Land
al Ramsdell
Evan Henry
G. B. Hurlburt
Georgia Kirby
Kathleen Galloway
Shirley Drugg
Francys Sadler
Glenn Brown
King's Daughters Meet with New President in Charge
The King's Daughters gathered Monday at Miss Nancy Stuarts home with Mrs Harold Overhiser presiding. Mrs Ronald Christie was named chair of a three month investigating committee and will choose other members. An appeal asked for bedding for one or two needy families. Next meeting November 8 at Mrs Ronald Christie home with Mrs Harold Overhiser as associate hostess.
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King’s Daughters
Nancy Stuart
Fifth Avenue
Harold Overhiser
Ronald Christie
Miss Esther Cadman Honored With Shower
Esther Cadman was the honored guest at a miscellaneous shower given by the ladies of the Community Church Choir at the home of Mrs. Florence G. on Monday night.
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Esther Cadman
Ladies of the Community Church
Florence G
Hanscom Hosts Shower Amid Gift Basket Surprise
Miss Cadman receives a basket overflowing with gifts after contests and useful prizes donated by Hanscom and helpers Mrs. Vincent and Mrs. Truskett. Betty West was to host another shower but is home with bronchitis. Miss Cadman will marry Kenneth H Maglathlin on October 29.
Weekend Guests and Winter Moves Across Silver Springs
A long list of visitors and relocations fills the Silver Springs area as residents host guests from across the region and prepare for winter. Among those staying or arriving are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burkart with guest ee W. W. Carr of San Antonio, Miss Marie Kearns of Lakewood, Ohio, and families settling into winter homes on Fifth and Ninth Avenues. Visitors from Washington, D. C., Guilford, N. Y., Conneaut, Ohio, Montreal, and other places converge for the season as travel by car, cruise, and air becomes a steady rhythm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Burkart
Ee W. W. Carr
San Antonio
Marie Kearns
Lakewood
Ohio
Nancy Stuart
Fifth Avenue
Local P. T. A. Entertained Lake County
The Lake County Council of Parent Teachers met in Mount Dora with a social supper and program. Leaders from Tavares, Leesburg, Eustis and other communities attended along with health unit staff and many guests. Next meeting scheduled for January twelfth in Eustis as host.
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Lake County
Edith Coleman
Elizabeth Evans
D. D. Roseborough
Mount Dora
George Hanford
Leesburg
Kenneth Rogers
J. B. Stephens
Howey
Paul F. Colbert
Tavares
H. L. Pringle
A. B. Dean
Eustis
Dora Daniells
Terry Boyd
Lake County Health Unit
Beulah Vallee
Edwina Harvey
J. S. Griffin
Irene Garris
Lady Lake
P. F. Colbert
Burk Chester
River Smith
Terry Byrd
Walt Schneider
Agnes Crumley
I. N. Kennedy
W. C. Daniells
Louise
M. D. Reybold
Honey-in-the-Hills
Oakley Andrews
J. T. Owens
W. E. Newman
A. L. Smith
E. S. Wiggins
M. E. Lokmeyer
Kate Henson
Umatilla
B. E.works
M. M. Slaughter
Albert Bass
Doris Camp
Vivia Craig
T. M. Kramer
G. B. Hurlburt
S. S. Sadler
A. R. Key
S. M. Coen
George J. White
H. D. Overhiser
D. D. Rose
Winter Visitors and Local Arrivals at Mount Dora Area
Personal notices show Mrs. Anna M. Carr returning from a three month Washington visit. Mrs. Susie Sawyer plans another winter in Mount Dora. Win C. Sleight attended a Wildwood express executives meeting. R. H. Mansfield visited the Sleight home in Wildwood. Mrs. F. W. Green visits sister in Mount Dora. Mrs. Annie J. Hill hosted by Misses Carrie and Mary True. S. Mosbacher arrives to spend winter at Hotel Mount Dora. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rosenberry and son Eugene from Dover Ohio staying at Riley's Camp. Mr. and Mrs. George Seagraves of Wellesley Mass in the apartments. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Tanner and others spend time in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Sawyer
Danvers, Mass
Mount Dora
S. Mosbacher
Freeport, N. Y
Earl Rosenberry
Eugene
Dover, Ohio
Riley’s Camp
Abbott couple returns to Mount Dora season home
Mr and Mrs F M Abbott of Rensselaer Indiana arrived for the season and occupied the former Joos home on Eighth avenue. Abbott serves as vice ro of the Mount Dora Shuffle group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Abbott
Rensselaer
Ind
Joos
Eighth Avenue
Abbott
Mount Dora
Anna Blaich to Return with Evaleen Hurlburt
Anna Blaich, back from a summer away, will return toward month’s end with Evaleen Hurlburt. Blaich wed C. E. Shafer, former editor of several publications, during the stay. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Peabody returned from Bonny View camp, Troy New Hampshire, after a hurricane event.
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Anna Blaich
Evaleen Hurlburt
Miss Blaich
C. E. Shafer
Geo. H. Peabody
Bonny View
Troy
N. H
Sylvan
Fretwells to Winter in Florence and More
Mr and Mrs W A Fretwell plan to leave this week for Florence South Carolina where Mr Fretwell operates a wholesale and retail fruit business James Wirgman of Romney West Virginia stays with his sister Mrs Ward Estey and plans a Florida winter possibly settling here permanently Mrs C H Estey hosted a tea on Tuesday for Mrs Roland Morse of Mount Airy
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W. A. Fretwell
Florence
S. C
Fretwell
James Wirgman
Romney
West Virginia
Ward Estey
Wirgman
Florida
C. H. Estey
Roland Morse
Mount Ra
New Garage Apartment Underway for Nelsons at Mount Dora
Work has begun on a garage apartment at Sixth Avenue and Tremain Street for Mr and Mrs James A Nelson of Bethlehem PA. They lived in Mount Dora last winter at the Hotel Mount Dora and after surveying Florida chose Mount Dora as a permanent home. They expect to arrive in December when their new quarters will be ready.
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Sixth Avenue
Tremain Street
James A. Nelson
Bethlehem, Pa
Nelson
Mount Dora
Florida
Work on canal clears logs at Dora Canal
Sunken logs removed from the Dora Canal bottom, making the waterway navigable to larger craft than before. This restoration work improves access for boats and supports regional trade and transport.
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Dora
The Holy Grail Presented by Methodist Choirs
On Sunday evening at seven thirty on October 31 the Methodist Church Choirs will present The new Grail. The public is cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Girl Scout News in Beaver Patrol Reports
The Girl Scouts gathered in the scout room to sing and discuss business. Most Beaver Patrol girls left early for a play rehearsal while other patrols worked on electrician and first aid badges. About forty scouts are registered this year. Betsy Kramer, Reporter.
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Beaver Patrol
Humming Bird Patrol
Betsy Kramer
Mount Dora P. T. A. thanks supporters of football tickets
A letter from Mount Dora Public Schools dated October 20, 1938, expresses gratitude to the Ticket Committee and all who bought season football tickets and donated blankets for the team. Signed by Mrs. S. M. Coen, president, and the Mount Dora P. T. A. The message also acknowledges the High School Athletic Ass’n and its officers Billy McCown and Oscar Stephens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Coen
Mount Dora Public Schools
Mount Dora P. T. A
Mount Dora
Florida
Billy McCown
Oscar Stephens
Birth of Roland Middleton Béville Jr in Honolulu
A son, Roland Middleton Béville Jr., was born October 6 at the home in Honolulu to Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Béville. The family had lived with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Tucker for years and he attended Mount Dora School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Béville
Roland Middleton, Jr
Honolulu
Hawaii
Beville
J. R. Tucker
Mount Dora School
Mrs. Charlotte Coffin 83 Dies in Johnstown Florida
Mrs. Charlotte Coffin aged 83 died at her home in Johnstown Florida on Tuesday evening October 25 following a short illness after the death of her husband John P. Coffin on October 7 They were married over 60 years and leave four sons Joseph Richmond Ind Francis P Los Angeles David P Johnstown and George W Mount Dora a daughter Mrs H E Bennett Johnstown a brother Levis Oren Jones Palatka and a sister Mrs Herbert Williams Hartford Conn Funeral arrangements had not been made at press time Mr and Mrs George Coffin had been in Johnstown during her illness and will remain until after the burial which is handled by Wilson Funeral Home Lake City.
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Charlotte Coffin
Johnstown
Fla
John P. Coffin
Joseph
Richmond
Ind
Francis P
Los Angeles
Calif
David P
George W
Mount Dora
H. E. Bennett
Levis Oren. Jones
Palatka
Florida
Herbert Williams
Hartford
Conn
George Coffin
Resolution Honors Louis Beaupland Thebaud With Legion Post Tribute
Mount Dora Post No. 35 American Legion Florida in a regular meeting mourns the passing of Louis Beaupland Thebaud a loyal member for four years. The resolution praises his service to the country and camaraderie and commissions a copy for his wife and mother to be published in the post’s minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buddy Louis Beaupland Thebaud
American Legion
Mount Dora
Mount Dora Briefs Show Small Town Life Highlights
Mount Dora scene includes Junior Woman's Club gathering and chatter about local happenings. Notes mention Siamese banana display at Story’s window, car keys kept by a fishing husband, a professor enjoying a Passion Fruit Sundae in Orlando, a new packing house on the Eustis Hi way, and winter sports uptake on the shuffleboard courts. Also cited are a church foundation excavation, a concluded gasoline war, and UF’s latest game win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Story
P.S
Liggett’s
Orlando
Eustis Hi-way
New Baptist Church
University of Florida
Mount Dora Coffee Club
Cub Scouts Plan Halloween Carnival Attendance
The Cub Scouts meet Friday after school in the Scout room and the committee asks all who can attend the Halloween Carnival Monday night to appear in costume.
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the Hallowe
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Outlaw Express
Tim Tyler
SUN
Mon
Lanny Ross
Gloria StuArt
Tan Douglas
Kay Francis
Clayton Street
Alice Bryant
Mount Dora, Florida
Iad
Aia
AEC al Aia Yal
Paramount Picture
FBI
Silver Springs
Mr. Tanner
Steinmetz
Springs
David S. Simpson
Lake Ola
Geo. I. Horton
Union Springs
N. Y
Thos. H. Cooley
P. E. Glendenning
Guilford, N. Y
Hathaway
George M. Whitney
Misses Whitney
Conneaut
McDonald Street
Jeannette Babcock
Ravena
Pierson
Mrs. Carl Graves
North
Villa Dora
G. E. Ganin
Florence Davis
Peach Lake
Brewster, N. Y
Ninth Avenue
Paris E. Miller
South
Freeport
Maine
Eleventh Avenue
Ida Daust
Montreal
Canada
Hattie Tannay
E. F. Clark
R. E. Clark
Columbus
Sylvan Shores
George H. Garlick
Leon J. Young
Portsmouth, N. H
Miss Noonan
Martin
Villa Evans
Mrs. Young
Fort Myers
John B. Griswold
Jefferson
Mr. Webb
Emily McCoy
Ted
Mary Lou
Bill
Weymouth
Mass
Highland Avenue
Anna M. Carr
Washington, D. C
Win C. Sleight
Express
Wildwood
R. H. Mansfield
Win C
F.W. Green
Lakewood, Ohio
Mrs
Alfred Hathaway
Annie J. Hill
Jacksonville
Carrie and
Mary True
George Seagraves
Wellesley, Mass
A. A. Tanner
Howard Holmes
Oliver Bushnell
Velma Nice
Ocean
A. H. Brinkman
Girl Scout News
Fifth Ave
Baltimore
P. A
Coleman’s Bakery
Chesapeake Bay
A. P. Sidel
Mgr. Meat Dept
Louis Beaupland
Thebaud
F. M
Buster
Whaley
CUB
Scout Room
Mt.Jora Hardware Company
J. G. Ladue
New Hampshire
New Hampshires
Philadelphia
Rao Elkview
Pennsylvania
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