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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1939
Page
5
Mount Dora Chapter No 103 Order of the Eastern Star sponsors the picture Bachelor Mother at the Princess Theatre on Saturday and Sunday September 23rd and 24th.
Mrs Clara F Gifford of 433 Fifth Avenue marked her ninety first birthday Monday afternoon with many friends calling to offer cards and telegrams. Miss Cornelia Ashley acted as hostess and served punch and cake to guests.
The King's Daughters gathered at Mrs. Mabel Cleary's home Monday evening for a routine business session followed by a social hour. Ten members attended and enjoyed ice cream and cake. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Sol Spilky's Fifth Avenue home on September 25.
Last week a house warming was given for Mr and Mrs Ed Jacques. Attending couples included Mr and Mrs Al Bell Mr and Mrs Alfred Rehbaum Mr and Mrs Harry Backus Mr and Mrs G B Hurlburt Mr and Mrs Al Schrupp of Mt Plymouth Mr and Mrs Ted Estey of Crescent City Mr and Mrs Louis Klatte of Lake Jem and Mr and Mrs Fletcher Crane.
A temple gathering featured a 30th Sone strategy dinner with apple salad corn pie and iced tea in a new dining room. Miss Lillie LaBreck was initiated as fifteen visitors from St Pete Apopka Temples attended. a grand dress was awarded. A birthday party followed with cake. On September 4 a Mount Dora delegation visited Poinsettia Temple Apopka for their first anniversary with the Grand Chief.
Master Billy Carroll celebrated his sixth birthday Saturday afternoon at the home of Candille on Highland Avenue. Guns were fired on the porch and lawn, then guests were invited to the dining room for a cake with burning candles. Refreshments included homemade ice cream, cake, and candies served by Mrs. Carroll and Mrs. Clifton White. Gifts were presented to the honoree, with many friends in attendance including Patsy Dean and others from Eustis and nearby.
The Worthy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of Florida Order of the Eastern Star makes official visits in neighboring districts. September events include Groveland Chapter in the Masonic Building, Orlando School of Instruction, Donna J Hainline visit in Orlando Chapter 181, and upcoming visits to Apopka Chapter and Clermont Chapter.
Personal notes detail numerous residents returning from trips to Ohio Florida Georgia Michigan and Illinois. Mentions include Miss Lizzie Barrett Emmadean Kelly Kenneth Maglathlin W. Cadman Ernest Green and many others visiting Jacksonville Clermont Daytona Beach Mount Dora and Bradenton.
At State Theatre in Eustis Sunday and Monday the Wizard of Oz delights all ages. Judy Garland shines as Dorothy with F rank Morgan funny as the Wizard. Ray Bolger Jack Haley Bert Lahr charm as Scarecrow Tin Woodman and Lion. Billie Burke Glinda shines. Margaret Hamilton Wicked Witch menace.
Last week reports include Mr and Mrs L G Simpson hosting visitors, E D Parker planning a September trip from Norwalk Ohio to Mount Dora, Dorothy Loveless starting at Stetson University, a memorial vesper for Mrs De Roberts, Armes Johnson's family returning from Wisconsin and Canada, June Terrill to Berea College, Jeff Terrill to Columbia Military Academy, Kennedy cousins returning home from summer with grandparents, and Mrs J Ross Millar enroute to unspecified destination.
Mrs Rex Stockton recovered after an appendectomy in Pittsburgh and is said to be recovering nicely. Mrs Ber Nice Pratt and daughter Nanette of Orlando visited, with Pratt a former Mount Dora beauty parlor operator. Mrs F E Learned left for New York City to attend a Republican Rally and returns in October. she is state chairman of the Massachusetts Republican legislative board. Miss Edna Wills of Tampa was weekend guest of Mrs Eugene Downs. Katherine Killian returned to Florida Southern College Lakeland. Virginia Killian resumes as Andrew Jackson High School faculty in Miami. Esther Wyatt and family attended funeral services for Mrs Katherine E Jackson of Zellwood at St James Orlando. Dr Stanley Carpenter and family from Little Rock visit Mt Dora. Mr Crosswhite of Ft Worth also visiting. Mr and Mrs B H Martin return after four months in Tennessee near Chattanooga due to illness. Martin resumes work as foreman of Mount Dora Growers Cooperative.
To all who were kind and generous to our mother during her illness and death and for flowers and expressions of sympathy we extend our grateful thanks. It has been impossible for us to see everyone personally and thank them for their kindness. Charles M. Roberts Ruth Roberts.
Sorrento hosts visits of residents and relatives including Pauline McDonald of Orlando former school principal. Labor Day gatherings include the Mouliere and Tolbert families plus An tionette visiting St. Petersburg. Sorrento public school opens with eight grades and rotating staff amid illness of a substitute. Resthaven promotes Philosophical books and community chats at 3100 Edgewater Drive.
An invitation invites interested people to an Open House on September 20 for the first Resthavens unit in Florida. Prof. Vernon Barr will dedicate the day and evening to explaining the work aiding individuals to solve personal problems.
Review lauds C. S. Forester's Captain Horatio Hornblower as one of the grandest naval tales of the Napoleonic era. Praises include authentic character depth and detailed ship life, likening Forester to Cooper and Nordhoff.
The Tampa Tribune published a glowing editorial on Monday August 28 praising Lake County. Editorial writer Dr. Lambright demonstrates longstanding friendship with Lake County, and the piece is reprinted in our columns this week.
Lake County officials tout a $2,175,000 reduction in bonded debt and a four percent interest plan to retire remaining bonds. By 1941 ad valorem taxes may be wiped for roads and homesteads, except school taxes. The county holds a $5,693,000 credit in the state gasoline tax fund, with $3,849,000 yet to be drawn, delaying highway reimbursements until 1952.
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