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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1928
Page
4
Mrs White hosted a bridge gathering on a Wednesday evening at her home by the lake. Two tables played on the porch while ice cream and cake were served. prizes for high score went to Miss Marion Abele and Mr MacMahon. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Graves, Mrs George, and several Abele family members.
George Zell will entertain another card party at the Dora Hotel on Monday after September 24. With the season over and the hurricane past, organizers hope a large crowd will attend the afternoon event and support Donny Park’s good work.
The Tea Room, closed for three weeks, will reopen October 1 for the winter season. Mrs. A. I., who has led the Blue Bird Tea Room, has returned from a trip and will resume oversight. Mrs. Roberts plans to run the Tea Room on the same high standard as last season.
Members and friends are invited to a cafeteria supper at the Yacht Club tomorrow evening. A variety of summer activities have been held, with this supper and a dance two weeks later completing the season. Mrs Alfred Rehbaum chairs the committee and supervises workers. Tables will be set for those wishing to play during the evening.
Jewell Boydston who spent the past week with relatives in sympathy has returned to Mount.
D B Spencer pastor announces Sunday School at 10 a m and Morning Worship at 11 a m. Christian Endeavor at 7 p m led by Frances Harvey and Margaret Champ on How Missionary Interests Broaden Our Knowledge. Midweek prayer meetings start in October.
The church lists Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. worship at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League at 7:00 p.m. evening worship and sermon at unspecified time, mid week service Wednesday 7:30 p.m. The public is invited. James T. Elder, pastor.
C C Wilcox returns from hospital after appendicitis operation. A V Lent and family came back from two months at Lake Junaluska North Carolina. Presbyterian church repairs advance and services resume October 1. Severe storm causes no school and limited damage with no casualties.
The Salisbury family thanks friends for sympathy deeds and flowers after the recent bereavement. Mrs. Ella Salisbury and Mr. and Mrs. George Pray with family express their gratitude.
With 1,810 students registered by Wednesday noon UF officials faced heavy demand for admission. Unofficial estimates put total enrollment over 2,000 as the week continued.
Mount Dora High School outlines plans for a glee club dramatic club and winter debating teams as part of school life. The Mount Dora Highpoints newspaper will debut printed on the ditto machine and student assemblies will be held each Friday at 2 45 with seniors leading weeks.
Dora reports Mr. and Mrs. E. S. McGee returned home after two months in New Haven. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Turner and William Niles of Tangerine visited Center Hill friends. Dr. Mildred Marsh returned home after summers in Pennsylvania and New York. Miss Louise Newhall came back from Fort Worth to Mount Dora. Mrs. Walter Parfitt and Mrs. F. G. MacMahon plan to return Sunday after two months with relatives in Bridge.
Mr and Mrs N W Morley will return home after a summer in Huron Ohio. Mr and Mrs George Thayer come back this week from Ashland New Hampshire. Mr and Mrs Fred McDowell have returned after several weeks in Georgia. Mrs H R Stillman came back from Shelton Connecticut this week. Mrs Emma Taft is expected home from Bloomville Ohio after two weeks away.
The Barton and Boydston families thank the people of Mount Dora and surrounding area for the kindness and sympathy shown after the death of Dale Boydston. Jewel Boydston, Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Barton express heartfelt appreciation.
Sorrento Mr and Mrs Dixie Royal spent Thursday in Honey attending to business affairs. The Ladies' Aid Society met with Mrs Oscar Tarbet Thursday afternoon. a large group attended a business session followed by a social hour and refreshments.
A royal recipe shows Queen with limited time crafting Chicken a la King. Use bone chicken, green pepper, mushrooms, pimiento and creamy milk sauce over low heat until thick, then serve on toast or biscuits for an elegant after meal dish.
The Circuit Court of Lake County Florida issues an order for constructive service in a chancy foreclosure suit against John L. Munden. W. T. Dean of New York is required to appear on November 5, 1928. The Mount Dora Topic is named to publish the notice weekly for four weeks.
A visit to the school allows learning of activities and meeting teachers. The roster lists Primary Department teachers Miss Betty West and Mrs. Montine Roberts among others, Intermediate staff including Miss Olivia Hay and Miss Vivia Craig, and Jr. High subjects taught by Miss Evelyn Cassady and Miss Nana Taylor. Principal D. D. Roseborough directs Latin and overall operations.
For the first time in convention history the American Legion will have a grandmother as chairman. Mrs. Fannie Applewhite of San Antonio leads the courtesy committee of the American Legion Auxiliary and plans a day nursery for parents bringing small children to the event.
The joint conventions of the Legion and Auxiliary will run October 8 to 12 in San Antonio with trained nurses and kindergarten workers aiding families. The Auxiliary program begins October 5, highlighted by Mrs Irene McIntyre Walbridge's arrival and events through October 12.
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