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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1931
Page
2
The Out-of-Door Club plans a community card party Friday evening October 2 in the social rooms. Tickets go on sale soon and a large attendance is urged. Proceeds benefit the flag fund of the Community Building. prizes and refreshments will be offered.
Large attendance urged for a beautification benefit party at Mrs Zell home on McDonald street Friday September 25 at 2 30 PM Donations of prizes will be appreciated Mr Zell reports another payment on the rock garden leaving a balance due of 113 00 dollars
The King's Daughters were entertained by Miss Vada Ham at Hillcrest Court. Twenty-two members attended. With funds low, a card party is planned for Tuesday evening October 6 at Lake Side Park pavilion, with further notices next week. The next meeting is with Mrs Harold Overhiser at 1251 Alexander Street North on October 13.
Irene Green and Jean Smith hosted a party at Jean Smith s home. Games and proms followed by punch and cookies. Attendees included Roberta Widmer Barbara Hopcraft Virginia Jepson Mary Louise Rehbaum Irene Green Jean Smith Frank Pooser Roy Christopher Merle Bradstock Wayne Moon Duddy Wingler Alfred Rehbaum Jr and Cecil Parker.
The Ocklawaha Chapter of the D A R sponsors a Girl Scout activity in Lakeside Park on Saturday afternoon September 26 from 2 30 to 4 30. Eustis scouts will join Mount Dora girls for games stunts and refreshments coordinated by Mrs R C Conklin with assistants Mrs Adam Hazelwood Mrs Estelle Clark and Mrs Fred Mc.
Dowell, Mrs O W Sadler Jr, and Mrs David S Simpson are listed in the notice. The brief item mentions these individuals in a social or legal context with no additional details provided.
The Neighborhood Club gathered Saturday evening with Mrs. George Zell and guests including Mr. George Abele of Windermere who played violin and cello while Mrs. R. N. White offered vocal numbers. The birthday hostess received gifts including an automobile diamond pin and ring. prizes followed ten cent store. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. George Abele Mr. and Mrs. George LaDue Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Quixley and Mrs. R. N. White.
The Friday afternoon event at Mrs. Mabel Cleary's home drew forty guests, featuring an Art Gallery of old and baby pictures. E B Ferson won first prize for most correct identifications, Howard Andrews took second. H S Masten won flower guessing with a bowl, W S Cadman received a watering can as second prize. Refreshments were provided by the hostess with help from Mrs. J B Griswold.
Local residents report trips to Meadville Baltimore Daytona Beach and Chicago. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Hazelwood Einsel LaBreck Harris Cowles Key and others with events such as birthdays openings and upcoming community activities noted.
Mount Dora Chapter 103 of the O E S welcomed the Clermont Chapter 118 and guests from Tavares Eustis and Orlando for an official visit by Worthy Grand Matron Mrs K T Donovan of Daytona Beach. Members in attendance included Mrs R N White and several local couples and friends.
Mr and Mrs Maurice Turner and their children have returned from a short visit to Indiana. Mr Fordsville Indiana accompanied them and plans to spend the winter there. Mrs Ee Oe Cowsill and daughters from Washington DC are expected to stay. Mrs Carr will remain in Washington for about two months.
East Ninth district socialites attended a Washburn Tea in Orlando with Mrs W L Story as first association president. Local youth preparing for Gainesville State University include Glenn Brown and others. Mount Dora hosts strong turnout. Dr Elizabeth Waller to return from Da Beach October 10 and stay at Mount Dora Hotel. Mrs Waller reports her husband improving after relapse.
Mrs Mary C Abbee 53 years a public school teacher in Exeter Dexter and nearby areas died after a two year illness She never recovered after a hip fracture in Florida last winter She is survived by brothers Percy A Smith Leroy C Smith and W E Smith a daughter Mrs Aimee Cully and five grandchildren Funeral is Sunday at 1 30 pm at her home in Bangor Maine.
At the Eustis Theatre next week Constance Bennett appears in The Common Law with Joel McCrea. The week opens with her films Bought and Born To Love, as a model in love. Winnie Lightner headlines Side Show on Tuesday and Wednesday with her familiar comic tricks.
The Ocklawaha Chapter D A R will hold its 1931-32 season opening at Miss Grace Smith’s home at McDowell and Dewey streets in Estis Florida on October 1 at 7 30 p m All D A R members are invited to attend.
A new book Florida Bird Life will be issued around October 1, 1931 by the Florida Department of Game and Fresh Water Fish, in cooperation with the U S Bureau of Biological Survey. Arthur H Howell author and senior biologist explains Florida as a migratory crossroads with tropical Fl rs and vast wetlands forming homes for diverse birds and migrants.
The work summarizes extensive Florida bird investigations by the author with field studies and input from voluntary collaborators. It notes Biological Survey records and Florida bird literature, with 37 paintings by Francis L. Jaques and color maps of life zones and breeding ranges, plus halftone plates.
Notice of application for tax deeds under section 777 Florida. U S Tax Certificate has made application for tax deeds. Certificates cover Tracts 56 57 Sec 29 Tp 22 S R 30 E and Tracts 17 18 Sec 33 Tp 22 S R 25 E in Lake County. Lands 10 and 20 acres assessed to J S Hall and Unknown respectively. Proceeding to issue unless certificates lapse per law.
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