Pink and green decor highlight Mount Dora bridge tea
Mrs C J Helms and Mrs IL Martin hosted at Helms home on Lake Ola last Friday afternoon. Two contract tables and three auction tables were played with prizes awarded to various guests. The event featured pink and green decorations, a daisies motif, and a dessert service of ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Helms
IL Martin
Hoke Wood
Rabin Battle
A. O. Marvel
J. G. Ray, Sr
Evelyn McDowell
Hoskins
McDowell
Hope Merrick
Conner
Jacobson
Paul Johnson
R. V. Parker
Earl Pratt
O. D. Stephens
Marvel
Mabel Norris
H. T. Fenn
Dale Boxell
Mount Dora
Orlando
W. L. Hinson
Pat Marine
Eustis
Margaret Noble
Sorrento
Carl Walker
Mount Dora Pioneer Mary Simpson Celebrates 80th Birthday
Two family gatherings marked the occasion as Mrs. Mary Simpson of Mount Dora celebrated her eightieth birthday. A noon dinner at Highland avenue brought together seven of her eight surviving children including M C Simpson James Simpson and Jessie Pike. An evening reunion at Wake Ola hosted most of the family, with a grand cake iced in white and lavender and served after the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Mary Simpson
Highland Avenue
M. C. Simpson
James Simpson
Jessie Pike
Jennie Stovall
Ida Sellers
Lyde Wilder
Effie Javens
David S. Simpson
David S. Simmson
Mount Dora Family Honored At Moonlit Gathering
A large Mount Dora family party honored Mrs. Simpson with candles spelling Mother and the years 1852 1932. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. M V Simpson Otto Simpson and children Stewart Anna and others. Residents note the Simpsons as leading locals and long time homesteaders since 1874.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
M. V. Simpson
Otto Simpson
Mary Martha
Jessie Pike
Maurice Pike
Stewart
Anna
S. F. Haygood
Wallace Pike
Jeanette Pike
James Simpson
David M. Simpson
Mount Dora
Mr. Simpson
Residents’ Travel and Visits Reported Across Florida
Personal Calhoun Michael attends Florida Military Institute. Mrs Victor Eckholdt of Atlanta visits Ray Eckholdt. Mr and Mrs Walter Johnson move to Orlando. Master Orion Farrell Jr of Sanford visits relatives. Mr and Mrs W C Sharp and daughter Jazie return from Medina Ohio. John H Neville returns from Jackson Mississippi. Robert Dickson Jr weekends in Mount Dora before UF Gainesville. A W Birkbeck and Alexandra return from Maine. Arthur Merrill of Tampa visits Mount Dora with Alfred Rehbaum. S F Church leaves for Williston for vacation. Mrs Thomas Lashar spends month in Toronto visiting her son and daughter-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dickson, Jr
Mount Dora
University of Florida At
Gainesville
Arthur Merrill
Tampa
Alfred Rehbaum
Mrs. Thomas Lashar
Toronto
Canada
Telegram Delay Costs Europe Trip for Mahony Couple
Mr and Mrs Paul R Mahony missed a Europe trip after a telegram failed to reach him Friday. They were fishing at Sylvan Shores when the message from New York bankers arrived Saturday afternoon and could not be delivered before the appointment was canceled Monday morning. The Mahonys reside outside telegram delivery range and the note was placed in their post office box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul R. Mahony
Europe
Mr. Mahony
New York City
Marsh Hen Season Opens on Saltwater Marshes
The season on marsh hens opens September 15 and runs through November 30. Huning is limited to saltwater marshes with a bag limit of 25.
Florida State Museum prepares monographs on Florida fauna
The Florida State Museum at Gainesville has ready to publish monographs on Florida crustaceans with 611 species, fishes with 608 species, amphibians and reptiles with 134 species, birds with 415 species, mammals with 85 species, and mollusks with 868 species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida State Museum
Gainesville
Florida
Merchants Busy This Week Amid Advertising Rush
Local merchants faced a hectic week as former ad campaigns kept them occupied and unable to finalize copy. Business activity remained steady despite the scheduling crunch and interrupted marketing flow.
Mount Dora Financing Plan Gains Attention for Refunding Bonds
Mount Dora earns praise for its credit management as it issues 168000 dollar twenty year refunding bonds and seeks bondholder exchange from maturing bonds 1932 to 1936. The plan, six percent interest, has legal approval and is highlighted by the Daily Bond Buyer and Florida Bond News for its adherence to refunding principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Dora
New York City
Florida Bond News
Young Swimmer Sails Six Miles From Tavares To Mount Dora
Robert Quixley, sixteen, swam six miles from Tavares to Mount Dora on Saturday in Lake Dora, completing the distance in four hours. He was accompanied by Nelson Morley in a boat and plans prior four mile swims. After the feat he returned to his band duties that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Quixley
Lake Dora
Tavares
Mount Dora
Bob
Nelson Morley
Cause Of Tropical Storms Explained
The article explains how tropical storms form from the movement of the doldrums near the equator and shifting trade winds. It notes the role of humidity, rotation, and the late summer position in hurricane development, with rare formation in the western Caribbean during June September October and November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Verde Islands
Equator
South Atlantic
Africa
Caribbean
Panama
Pacific
Control of Liquor Fuels Women's Drinking, Warns Expert Panel
Dr Jennie Smillie, Toronto physician and Liquor Investigating Committee chair, warns that government control of liquor in Canada raises accessibility at home. Data from Alberta and British Columbia boards, Montreal Star, and Ottawa show rising arrests, drunkenness, and public sales by licensed outlets versus private operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Jennie Smillie
Toronto
Alberta Liquor ™ Board
Montreal Star
British Columbia Board
Dominion
Ottawa
Sahil
Mit
Florida farm program airs noon talks next week
WRUF will broadcast a series on important Florida farm problems each weekday morning at noon with College of Agriculture staff. Topics include Florida Farm News and Hints, Winter Feed Crops, Bean Jassids control, Soils for Ornamentals, Extension Conference plans, and Alligator habits. A Home Demonstration chat is 9 45 daily, and temporary All Florida HQs are in Orlando Court House for visitor inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
WRUF
College of Agriculture
Florida Farm News
A. N. Tissot
R. M. Barnette
Wilmon Newell
Carlyle Carr
OK Barber Offers First Class Haircuts For All
A local barber shop advertises top quality service for men women and children at the OK Barber. The shop promises neat clean cuts and friendly care for every customer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. K
Rehbaum and Crane Parade Worthwhile Furniture Specials
Rehbaum and Crane advertise good furniture and house furnishings at reasonable prices with this week’s specials highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rehbaum & Crane
All-Florida Seals Soon To Be On Sale
A Florida initiative plans the sale of All-Florida seals to fund a statewide publicity drive. The project, described by Mr. Yowell, will be self-financing with profits from seal sales funding printing costs and ongoing promotion. Payment to the publicity man will be a share of income, without fixed salary, and overhead will be kept to a minimum. Publicity will use news stories, radio, and speeches by Florida business leaders to reach outside the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Yowell
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R. O. Conant
Portland
Grady Simpson
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Emma
Marsh
Grandview Avenue
Geneva, N. Y
Jack Stoll
Grandview Street
Avon Park
E. G. Hall
Edwina
Fort Lauderdale
C. E. Burchett
P. L. Miley
E. M. Miley
R. M. Ballantine
Horace Blunt
Eighth Avenue
George Wheeler
Margaret
Augusta
Georgia
Mr. Wheeler
J. C. Cooper
Douglas Hall
Rock Springs
Leslie Jackson
Curtis
Boston
Ray Blanchard
Ray, Jr
Massachusetts
D. D. Roseborough
Lees
Calhoun Michael
Florida Military Institute
Victor Eckholdt
Atlanta, Ga
Ray Eckholdt
Walter Johnson
Ferris Drive
Master Orion Farrell, Jr
Sanford
Mrs. W. Herbert Messer
W. C. Sharp
Jazie
Medina
Ohio
Jackson, Miss
A. W. Birkbeck
Alexandra
Maine
Mrs
S. F. Church
Willston, Fla
Lamoreux Studio
Mount Dora, Fla
Wruf Farm Program
Insurance
Mrs. D
All- Florida
Court House
Eustis Theatre
Perfect Talkies
Constance Ceme
Hearst News
Hollywood On
Helen Twelve Trees
Jean Hersholt
Yukon Trail
Joan Blondell
Eric Linden
Big City Blues
Gsticks
Fox News
Tim McCoy
Tim
Eugene . Duradene
Bernice Beauty Salon
Simpson Building
Kotex
Mount Dora Publishing CO
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