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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1940

Page

5

Social Daughters Club Plans September Meeting Postponed

Social King's Daughters announce a gathering next Monday at 8 PM at the home of Misses Betty West and Edna Dennis on Grandview at Sixth to discuss opening of schools with expected large attendance. Community Church Ladies Aid to Meet emphasizes first year meeting Friday at 7 PM with broad member turnout desired.

King’s Daughters Betty West Edna Dennis Grandview Community Church Ladies Aid

Intermediate Epworth League cabinet holds first meeting

The cabinet of the Intermediate Epworth League met last Monday night at the parsonage with Rev. Rogers as leader. They outlined plans for the coming year and duties of officers. A campaign to recruit members ages twelve to fifteen was planned. Officers present were Grace Lee, Claire Wyatt, Lucille Harding, Dorothy Geiger, Marilyn Johnson, Anne Groover, Vernell Shipley, Warren Story, Charles Wilkerson and Donald French. Sponsors’ names to be announced later.

Epworth League Methodist Young People Rogers Grace Lee Claire Wyatt Lucille Harding Dorothy Geiger Marilyn Johnson Anne Groover Vernell Shipley

Baptist Ladies Hold All Day Meeting at Mrs Uithoven’s Home

The Baptist Woman's Missionary Union gathered at Mrs. Chris Uithoven’s home on Wednesday August 28 for an all day meeting. Mrs J M Thompson served as president and Mrs J L Lotz chaired the day’s program. A noon covered dish lunch honored the hostess’s birthday with a large cake. The afternoon session featured a program on Training Youth for the Future led by Mr Lotz, followed by officer elections and plans for the coming year.

The Baptist Woman's Missionary Union Chris Uithoven J. M. Thompson Press J. L. Lotz Lotz

Final meeting set for Wednesday at Mrs Thompson's home

An all session final meeting will be held on Wednesday the 25th at Mrs J M Thompsons home. Attendance reached 28 members at Mrs Uithoven's residence.

J. M. Thompson Uithoven

Marriage of Miss Dorothy Pearl Jones Drawdy in Mount Dora

Miss Dorothy Pearl Jones and L. J. Drawdy Jr. married September first at eight in the Mount Dora Methodist parsonage in a candle light ceremony attended by close relatives. Reverend Kenneth Rogers officiated. Eugene L. Downs escorted the bride. The couple planned a later Daytona Beach honeymoon and will reside at Rehbaum apartments.

Dorothy Pearl Jones L. J. Drawdy, Jr Mount Dora Beause Kenneth Rogers Eugene L. Downs Them Drawdy Calvin L. Jones Detroit

Local Social Notes From Mc Donald Street To Daytona Beach

Personal notices list residents with visits and illnesses. C E Brooks improves at home on Mc Donald Street. Miss Ann Groover returns to Mount Dora after Miami summer. Mrs Amos Adams recuperating on Gorham Street. Miss Mabel Richards travels to mountains for several weeks. Miss Twila Camp and W W Dismukes Jr visit Daytona Beach for Labor Day. Mrs Kemp visits Anna Maria Beach summer home. Frances Smith stayed with George Coffin family at Daytona Beach last week and returns Saturday.

Ann Groover Mount Dora Miami Amos Adams Gorham Street Twila Camp W. W. Dismukes, Jr Fruitland Park Daytona Beach Frances Smith George Coffin

Local residents visit relatives and attend nuptials

Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Chamberlain motored to St. Cloud Sunday to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Hall and their young daughter returned Wednesday from a Daytona Beach and mountain vacation. Miss Alice Andrews of Ocala Florida attended the Crandy Jones nuptial at the Methodist parsonage Sunday evening.

H. H. Chamberlain St. Cloud Alice Andrews Ocala, Fla Methodist Parsonage Frankie Lou Morris Fort Pierce Richard R. Mimms Mr. Mimms R. G. Galloway Miss Kathleen Daytona Beach

Mount Dora Residents Return From Travels and Visits

Local residents report weekend trips and extended travels to Daytona Beach Lakeland and other locations. Among those returning are Mr. and Mrs. Underwood and son Earle Mrs. Wise Mrs. Burkart Miss Morris and others with updates on teaching positions hospital courses and family visits.

G. B. Underwood Earle Daytona Beach

Visit to World's Fair Spurs 17-State Highway Trek

A group toured the World's Fair and logged travel through 17 states covering about 5500 miles, marking a lengthy diplomatic and educational road trip.

Fenns Return From West Mills and Clayton Visits

Dr and Mrs H T Fenn and daughter June have returned after several weeks in Waynesville and Clayton Alabama visiting Dr Fenns old home and other points of interest.

H. T. Fenn June Waynesville Clayton Ala Dr. Fenn

Morleys Visit Family in Lexington and Daytona Beach

Mrs Hugh ONeal Flora Morley of Lexington and Nelson Morley arrived Saturday to visit their parents Mr and Mrs N W Morley. Mrs Morley Mrs ONeal Frank and Nelson Morley spent Monday at Daytona Beach.

Hugh O’neal Flora Morley Lexington Nelson Morley N. W. Morley

Niece Visits Louise Walden In Apartment 4

Miss Lois Walden of Plant City arrived last Thursday for a visit with Miss Louise Walden at her home Apartment 4 440 North Donnelly. Lois returned Sunday by car to Plant City with Miss Walden.

Lois Walden Plant City Louise Walden North Donnelly Lois Louise Miss Walden

Richardson Family Heads East for Jersey City Visit

Dr and Mrs Gerald A Richardson depart Monday by car to Jersey City New Jersey to visit Dr Richardson's mother Mrs Paul Bryant Their son Calvin who has been with his grandmother for weeks will go home with them in time for the end of the school term.

Gerald A. Richardson Jersey City N. J Dr. Richardson Paul Bryant Calvin

Local residents return from trips and excursions

Robert Wise and companions returned from a motor trip to Atlanta where Wingler Shipes and Chapman reported for final examinations for U S Coast Guard service. Miss Mary C Marshall went home from Washington West Virginia and New York.

Robert Wise W. J Bud) Wingler Richard Shipes Milton Chapman Atlanta Wingler Shipes Chapman U. S. Coast Guard Service Mary C. Marshall Washington West Virginia New York Lillian Clarkson Ocala B. C. Clarkson Stamford

Camp Family Returns After Four Week Trip

Mrs Pearl Camp and daughters Doris and Twilla returned Saturday after a four week tour visiting Peoria Chicago and Des Moines. They also attended Illinois and Iowa state fairs and noted cool northern weather. Mrs Pauline Cozart and Mrs A J Lindman left for Jacksonville to join Harold Cozart en route to Tallahassee where she becomes chaperone at the Sigma Kappa House. Mr Cozart remains on a buying trip through South Carolina and Georgia before returning to Memphis.

Mary Lindman G. B. Hurlburt Tommy Jacksonville Miss Lindman Points North Carolina James Simpson Gladys Simpson Martha Fenn Hendersonville Waynesboro N. C Johnnie Mae Stanley Earle Stanley Mary Schaller Waynesville Pearl Camp Doris Twilla Camp Illinois Peoria Chicago Des Moines Iowa Moines Pauline Cozart A. J. Lindman Harold Cozart Memphis

Birth notice for Lynda Alicia Roberts in Eustis

Mr and Mrs Herbert Roberts of 544 East Eleventh Avenue announce the birth of a daughter Lynda Alicia at Lake County Medical Center Eustis on August 18. They have been discharged home from the hospital with the infant.

Guilda van Jacksonville Mount Dora Herbert Roberts East Eleventh Avenue Van Mrs. Roberts Lynda Alicia Lake County Medical Center Eustis

Charm of color guides ladies fashion and identity

The article urges women to let color express personality through hair tone skin tone and wardrobe choices. It links color harmony to mood and self confidence with examples for brunettes blondes auburn and brown haired individuals and notes fashion tips plus a brief note about Florida Days at the New York World's Fair with a Work Projects Administration display in September.

Florida Work Projects Administration Roy Schroder

Florida Land of Sunshine and Flowers Heritage Piece

A Florida heritage essay by M. E. J. urges preserving wild flowers as a public trust. It discusses legal protections, the joy of viewing blooms, and tips on growing native wildflowers in gardens and woodlands.

Florida Land OF Ponce de Leon Florida Land of

Florida Cotton Crop Seen Higher in 1940

The U S Department of Agriculture forecasts Florida cotton production at 19 000 bales for 1940, above the 1939 output of 11 000 bales but just under the ten year average.

Florida United States Department of Agriculture

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