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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1951

Page

8

Garden Club Plans Center Project Talk

Lakes and Hills Garden club in Mount Dora will hear C. P. Millard Florida Federation of Garden Clubs chairman discuss establishing a garden center. Opening meeting Friday at the Community building features Mrs. Slater Cox as club president and program chair John Alden Murray.

Lakes and Hills Chicago E. A. Austin North John Alden Murray N. E. Cabolt Robert Wells Frank Higgins Frank Darlington O. G. Calhoun Garden Club

Daughters of the American Revolution Hold Florida Joint Meeting

Chapters of the D A R plan a group meeting October 3 at 235 East Michigan Avenue DeLand with State Regent Mrs. Patrick H. Odum presiding. Hostess is Col Arthur Erwin Chapter DeLand led by Mrs Ralph H Sefton. Attendees include Bertha Hereford Leesburg Ocala Jane Seldon New Smyrna Abigail Bartholomew Daytona Beach and Ocklawaha Chapter members from many Central Florida towns. A 1 PM luncheon requires reservations by September 26.

Daughters of the American Revolution P. E. Buck Michigan Av DeLand Patrick H. Odum Jacksonville Arthur Erwin Ralph H. Sefton Bertha Hereford Leesburg Ocala Jane Seldon New Smyrna Abigail Bartholomew Daytona Beach Ocklawaha Florida G. J. Hayslip Regent Helena M. Johnson Ocklawaha Av Eustis D.A.R

Children Start Early To Form A Tradition

Thirty eight Mount Dora youngsters joined the Children’s Reading club in 1951 earning gifts of books from the Library committee of the Woman’s club for reading ten books during the summer and reporting to Miss Barbara Hill the children’s librarian. Winners include Ronnie Aldrich to Kim York.

Mount Dora Children’s Reading Club Woman’s Club Barbara Hill Public Library Reading Club Ronnie Robert Aldrich Benny Arrowsmith Hazel Ann Avery Barbara L Bobby Brown Mary Ann Brotherson Bobby Bowie Barbara Cox Alice Kathy Daniels Mary Lou Davidson Shirley Hopkins Patty Johnson Kathy Land Charles Liles Joy Timmons Ann Minkley Janice Reid Pat Reese Judith Juliet Rose Mary Kay Rehbaum Debbie Leslie Sanders Elizabeth Ann Sikes Larry Smith David Ellen Jerry Starling Larry Stewart Michael Stokley Ann John Tremain Peggy Ann Walters Sidnia Ann Whitehead Bill Kim York

PTA Group Plans County Workshop At Fountain Inn

Six Dorans have signified intent to attend a County Council workshop at the Fountain Inn Eustis next Tuesday to learn PTA operations. The program starts at 9 45 a.m. with sessions on Lake County Child welfare and PTA activities led by local and state officials.

Dorans County Council Fountain Inn Eustis Parent-Teacher Association Glendy Sadler Robert Travers Travers Will Jack Keller Tangerine Richard Edgerton Slater Cox Leesburg James Bevis Florida Congress Lake County Arthur Givey Gainesville Summer Institute Fist

Auxiliary Sets October Events at Legion Home

The American Legion Auxiliary opens its new season under President Mrs. Naomi Keller. A Sixth District visit by Mrs. Betty McGowan is planned for Oct. 1 with a dinner at Mount Dora Hotel Coffee Shop. A fish fry is set for Oct. 15 chaired by Mrs. Maxine Smith, and the Sixth District Instructions School will be Oct. 7 in Orlando at the San Juan hotel. Donations of dishes and cookware are requested for the Legion home. Executive board members elected include Mrs. Ruth Lee, Mrs. Dorothy Tremain, and Mrs. Ruth Tyndall.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion ‘Home Naomi Keller Betty McGowan Kissimmee Mount Dora Dorothy Ober Legion Home Maxine Smith Orlando San Juan Keller Jean Jones Legion Fred W. Sage Sage Jewelry Store Ruth Lee Dorothy Tremain Ruth Tyndall

Men's Garden Club Resumes Meetings in Mount Dora

The Men's Garden club of Mount Dora will restart meetings at the Community building on Monday Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. John H. Davis a UF botany professor will speak on Scenery Gardens and Plants of Florida and New Zealand with colored slides. President Lester Roberts announces.

Mount Dora Kindergarten Opens With Fourteen Pupils

Fourteen students attended the reopening of Mount Dora's Kindergarten association held at the Methodist church. Mrs. Maxine Smith teaches from 9 a.m. to noon, and enrollment inquiries may be directed to Mrs. Glendy Sadler or Mrs. Smith.

Mount Dora Maxine Smith Methodist Church Glendy Sadler Smith

Revival Services and Convention News From East Town Churches

St Marys M E and Mt Olive AME held strong revival services last Sunday with fine Sunday School attendance. Rev A L Russell returned from the National Convention in Oklahoma City reporting 20000 delegates and Chicago meeting planned for next September. Interdenominational Union met with local Preachers Summon and W J Michael delivering messages. Pallbearers annual meeting set for Lockhart subdivision Sanford Florida this Sunday. Local sick improving though several names listed as down.

St. Mary's M.E Mt. Olive A.M.E A. L. Russell Oklahoma City Chicago Interdenominational Union Summon W. J. Michael Lockhart Subdivision Sanford Fla Bessie Hampton Henry Mitchel Minnie Williams

Roundup Time For Cub Pack In Mount Dora

Bud Merker, Cubmaster of Pack 19, invites families to a roundup picnic at Gilbert Park on Thursday evening September 27. Games start at 5 p.m. and supper at 6:30. The Pack welcomes Cub boys aged eight to ten. each family should bring a casserole dish. cold drinks provided.

Bud Merker Mount Dora Bud Gilbert Park

Floyd J. Miller Rites In Michigan

Floyd J. Miller 62 died last week in Michigan after six years of residency in Linden. He discovered Mount Dora in 1935 and retired there in 1945. Survived by widow Lillian, son Albert of Flint, brother Clifton of Hamilton, sisters Martha of Flint and Edna Coon of Linden, four grandchildren. Another son Earl died in Germany in 1945. Rehbaum's Funeral Home handled arrangements. last rites to be in Linden this week.

Floyd J. Miller Mount Dora Mr. Miller Riley’s Park Lillian Miller Albert Flint Mich Clifton C. Miller Hamilton Ohio Martha Miller Edna Coon Linden Earl Germany Rehbaum

Hospital Records Note Two Patients At Waterman Memorial

In hospital listed on the records of Waterman Memorial hospital due to illness are Mrs. Milton A Mills of Page Lane and Charles Killian of Sylvan Shores.

Waterman Memorial Hospital Milton A. Mills Page Lane Charles Killian Sylvan Shores. Shores

Ice House Players Read Opening Shows for Season

With two weeks to opening night the Ice House Players rehearse Brighten the Corner to run Oct 3 4 5 6 directed by Sally McCain. Cast features Col. E F Chubby Merchant George Benjamin Dorothy Geiert Anne Johnson and others. November offering Ladies In Retirement directed by Walter Patton includes Susan Odom Ann Schmacher Marie Flint Midge Patton Ruth Colby Joyce Walker.

Ice House Mae Buckman Mr. Barry Sally McCain Lake County Theatre Col. E. F Merchant George Benjamin Dorothy Geiert Anne Johnson Broadway Lila Mabry Mary Anna Kelly George Boyte Margery Broadway Merle Cleary Susan Odom Ann Schumacher Marie Flint Midge Patton Ruth Colby Joyce Walker Walter Patton

W.S.C.S Plans Luncheon and Mission Program

The Women’s Society of Christian Service at First Methodist to hold a luncheon and afternoon meeting next Tuesday in the new Fellowship hall. The event centers on Home Missions with Mrs. Donald Conway’s circle serving and Reba Gibson’s circle leading the program under Mrs. William Rice. Mrs. I. N. Kellogg will preside at the business meeting.

Women’s Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church New Fellowship Hall Donald Conway Reba Gibson William Rice I. N. Kellogg W.s.css

Mount Dora Plans 172 Parking Meters Installation

City officials authorize 172 meters to curb winter parking problems with a late October installation. A committee including Councilmen Heatons Moon Mosteller Prinz Mayor Crane and Rollin Javens will select design points and meter display times. A six month trial may lead to removal and street repairs if unsuccessful. contract negotiations involve Mayor Crane City Attorney Christopher and City Clerk Stewart.

Mount Dora Lou L. Heatons Wayne Moon Ernie Mosteller William Prinz D. Fletcher Crane Rollin Javens Crane Roy Christopher William C. Stewart

France Taxes and Social Security Burden on Garment Industry

The text explains progressive taxation on cloth production from yarn to finished goods. It notes Social Security and medical care taxes requiring employees to pay six percent, employers twelve percent plus 5000 francs per child, averaging 24 percent for the employer. Total state take reaches 30 percent for both sides to fund disaster relief and reconstruction.

Guild Meeting Tonight at Wesleyan Methodist Church

The Wesleyan Service Guild of the First Methodist church will meet in the church social room at 8 p.m. Hostesses are Mrs Gordon Conboy and Mrs Gordon Dake.

First Methodist Church Gordon Conboy Gordon Dake

Kiwanians Hear About Walter TeStrake Jamboree Tale

Kiwanians and their ladies heard Walter TeStrake Jr recount his role as a U S delegate to the World Jamboree of Boy Scouts at Bad Ischl Austria. He described training in Georgia the Atlantic crossing and Jamboree experiences including a German boy trading his worn pack for Walter's hatchet.

Walter Mike” TeStrake, Jr United States Bad Ischul Austria Mike Georgia Atlantic Venice Europe TeStrake Edna TeStrake

Daring Isabella explores Queen Isabella at library meeting

Members of the Creative Writers group plan a discussion on history's Queen Isabella next Tuesday at 10 a.m. The Public Library hosts the event in commemoration of Isabella's birth anniversary.

Isabella Creative Writers Group

City To Pass Old Age Benefit Law

A city council will consider a law to place municipal employees on social security. The change abandons a local workers old age benefits plan. The ordinance is set for final reading at the October 2 council meeting.

Dorans

Methodist Young People Plan Sandwich Supper and Ice Cream Social

Members of the Intermediate M Y F of the Methodist church will hold a sandwich supper at the church next Sunday night at 5 30 followed by their program The Senior M Y F will host an Ice cream Social followed by their program

MYF M.Y.F Methodist Church

Mount Dora Sunoco Station Ad Encourages Patronage

An promotional note for Stary's Sunoco Service at 5th and Baker Mount Dora urges regular patronage. Mark Peteers, manager, signs the short message.

Stary’s Sunoco Service Baker Mount Dora Peteers MGR

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