Benefit Party at Villa Dora Raises Funds for Palm Beach Relief
Mrs. George Zell hosted a benefit card party at the Villa Dora Hotel with five tables bringing in sixteen dollars. Proceeds, collected by T. H. Cooley of the local American Legion, were sent to Palm Beach to aid suffering residents. Prizes were awarded to Merc A W Birkbeck and several guests, first prize a decorated cake from Coleman Bakery. A follow up event is planned for October 8 at 2 30 PM with hopes for a large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Cooley
American Legion
Palm Beach
Merc
A. W. Birkbeck
Estella “Lark
Paul Johnson
R. If
Stillman
Marion Abele
Birkbeck
Coleman Bakery
Zell
C. J, Jems
Paul, Johnson
William Norris
A. W. Birkeck
Frank Heath
E. &. McGee
Mary MacDonell
Leavenworth
Estella Park
Entertains In Honor Of Bride In Bay Ridge
Mrs. Frank Haas Jr hosts a Friday afternoon gathering at the Edeburn house on the Orlando road for members of the local American Legion Auxiliary. The bride, a graduate of Albany College and former Albany High School teacher, recently wed in Albany, Indiana. Guests included Mrs. T. I. Cooley, Mrs. Harold Coleman, Mrs. George Dahlin, and others from Bay Ridge Tangerine and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Haas Jr
Bay Ridge
O. L. Callahan
American Legion
Haas
J. Bell
Albany
Indiana
Bloomington
Illinois
Florida
Jersey City
N. J
Miss Heath Wins Spelling Match at Mount Dora Kiwanis
Miss Dorothy Heath, pianist for the Mount Dora Kiwanis Club, won a traditional spelling bee judged by John L. Millard. The contest narrowed to Heath and Dr J H Elder before Heath finally triumphed and received an attendance prize of two Spaulding golf balls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Heath
Mount Dora Kiwanis Club
John L. Millard
Millard
Miss Heath
J. H. Elder
Elder
Carl Graves
Earith
Yacht Club Supper Is Big Success
The Yacht Club hosted a Friday evening cafeteria supper in the ball room with seasonal flowers and artfully arranged tables. Over a hundred guests enjoyed cold meats salads rolls pies and cakes and a vote of thanks was given to Mrs Alfred Rehbaum and her committee for the event followed by a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yacht Club
Alfred Rehbaum
W C T U to Meet With Miss Ruth Butts
Members of the W C T U will meet at the home of Miss Ruth Butts on Ninth Avenue Monday afternoon October 1 at three o'clock. The session will elect officers for the coming year and discuss several important matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Butts
Ninth Avenue
Girl Scouts Set To Hold First Organization Meeting
Under Mrs. T. H. Cooley, troop one of the Girl Scouts resumes activity this season with the first organization meeting this week. Six girls attended the Wekina Springs camp, with Miss Ruth Wilt guiding a week of instruction. The program aims to benefit school age girls and invites more to join this coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Cooley
Wekina Springs
Ruth Wilt
Auxiliary Sends Aid To Sufferers In Palm Beach
Members of the Ladies Auxiliary to the American Legion collected food clothing and money for hurricane victims in Palm Beach. A large truck carried supplies to the affected area followed by a loaded car driven by Dr. R W Dickson. In total eighteen small boxes nineteen large boxes and forty one dollars were sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
American Legion
Palm Beach
R. W Dickson
Church Notices for D B Spencer Pastor
Sunday School at 10 a m Morning worship at 11 a m Christian Endeavor at 7 p m Miss Harriet Banks leads the meeting. A church reunion and supper Friday at 6 p m or soon after. Congregation invited to bring one item per family and money for ice cream. Reports from Camp Immokalee attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Spencer
Christian Endeavor
Harriet Banks
Camp Immokalee
Sunday church services schedule and invitation
Services listed for Sunday and midweek at the church include Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship and sermon by the pastor at 11 a.m. Epworth League at 7 p.m. Evening sermon at 8 p.m. Mid-week service Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. You and your friends are cordially invited. James H. Elder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
James H. Elder
Poem In Memory Of Wife Sent To Dr Callahan
A sentimental verse from Rev. Lockhart to his late wife, recalling fifty years of marriage with lakeside walks and spring songs. The memorial poem expresses enduring faith, memories of Lakeside Inn, and dreaming of reunion while remaining in mourning.
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Callahan
Lakeside Inn
Miss Jane Dowling and Daniel Visit Then Leave for Camp Hill
Miss Jane Dowling and her brother Daniel, who have been visiting their sister Mrs. Elson of Sylvan Shores this summer, have left for Camp Hill Alabama to attend school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Dowling
Daniel
Mrs. Elson
Sylvan Shores
Camp Hill
Ala
Mount Dora Social Roundup Includes Guests and Travel
community notes report several residents traveling visiting relatives and hosting guests. Adelia Avery Easter Armstrong and Gertrude Thorne return from Daytona Beach while A M Ryan heads to Florida for a vacation. Others host gatherings in Mount Dora and nearby cities with plans for future stays and schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelia Avery
Social Notes From Local Visits and Travels
Mrs. Floyd Jamison left for Daytona Beach for an indeterminate stay. Mrs. E. E. Stokes hosted an informal party praising Mrs. L. J. Carder. Mrs. Fletcher Crane returned from Daytona Beach after a week away. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Jaques and Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Willet spent Sunday at Coronado Beach. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Turner resumed home life after a five week motor trip through the north. Miss Irene Carter returned from Atlanta visiting relatives. Miss Gladys Simpson attends Albion College this fall. Miss Margaret White returned from a visit with friends in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Jaques
Coronado Beach
H. W. Willet
Mrs. J. M. Turner
North
Irene Carter
Atlanta
Willie Stribling Finds New Manager And Focus
Boxing writer notes Willie Stribling has a new agent Leo Flynn replacing his father and Zbyszko staff. Flynn, who also guided Jack Dempsey, sobers Stribling’s approach and signals a renewed chance for the Dixie fighter to show his true ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolgast
The
Milwaukee Journal
Willie
Willie Ritchie
Willie Stribling
William Lawrence
Leo P. Flynn
Jack Dempsey
Stribling
Dixie Boy
Flynn
Zbyszko
High School Football Prospects and Local Games Highlighted
The article notes Illinois and Minnesota as top Big Ten contenders and cites Wisconsin as a strong football state with over 14 000 players. It also mentions Mount Dora soccer, Tavares rugby shifts, a Leesburg game between Medlin’s gang and Eustis, and Pirates pitcher Lee Meadows with early relief work.
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Wisconsin
Badger
Leesburg
Medlin
Eustis Boys
Lee Meadows
Beaver
Pittsburgh Pirates
Invaders
Hoffman
Leesburg Nine Dominates In Twelve Strikeouts
The Leesburg team achieved a 3 0 victory highlighted by a single hit. Stapleton and Pike from Mo Dora joined Eustis lineup for the Lake-Or league 1929 notes. Directors consider 3 p.m. start times to boost attendance. A six club return is proposed. eight clubs discussed as too many. A Mae note references a silk pongee dress sale for a party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
Mae
M. B. Li
Ady
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Villa Dora
George Zell
Villa Dora Hotel
W.C.T.U
Miss Butts
Girl Scouts
Methodist Episcopal
Mount Dora
Frances Mary Lockhart
Adam and Eve
Eden
Adam
Eve
God
Lake Dora Shore
A. M. Ryan
BE. J. Tallant
Elsie Mayer
Orlando
Nancy Stuart
Lakeland
W. R. McTurk
Harold Coleman
Mildred Baldwin
Daniel, Bishop
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Albion
Phillip Thomas
Walton, N. Y
Fourth and
Orange Avenues
Frank P. Turner
Daytona Beach
Harry Clark
Robert White Jr
University of Florida At
Gainesville
Frank Cornish
Fourth Street
Wilson
Highland Court
Thomas Potter
J. A. Secor
Mrs
A. W Goddard
Lincoln, N. H
I. W. Hill
Miss Clark
Jacksonville
Fifth Avenue
Floyd Jamison
E. E. Stokes
Fletcher Crane
Gladys Simpson
Albion, Michigan
Margaret White
Atlanta, Ga
Mrs. Roberts
Blue Bird Tea Room
Avor
Merita
American Bakeries Company
Leo Flynn
Illini
Gophers
Tavares
Carolyn McMurray
Cordele-Tifton
Perry-Fitzgerald-Tifton
Leesburg- Tavares
Weirsdale
Altoona-Umatilla
Mt. Dora
Old Man Sunshine
Little Boy Blue
Jeannine
I Dream
Helen Kan
Helen Amos
Andy
Johnny Marvis
Gene Austin
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