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Mount Dora Topic

Location

Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1937

Page

7

Ladies Aid Groups Schedule Meetings This Week

The Social M. E. Ladies Aid plans a Friday gathering at Mrs. Kil ap's home. Congregational Ladies Aid sets a regular work and business session for Friday at 2 30. The Ocklawaha Chapter D A R starts its year with a meeting on Thursday October 7 at 2 30 pm at Miss Hattie Allen's home in Sorrento with hostesses Mrs. M F Cowart and Mrs. Roy Sanders.

Congregational Ladies Aid Ladies Aid of the Congregational Church Ocklawaha Hattie Allen Sorrento M. F. Cowart Roy Sanders Miss Allen National Defence

Committee Notice Urges Full Attendance

The committee states all members are urged to be present for the upcoming meeting.

Frances Smith Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party

Frances Smith turned six on Friday September 1. Her mother Mrs J M Smith hosted a party at their Sheridan Road home in Sylvan Shores with games and refreshments. Mrs Smith was assisted by Mrs J M Turner. guests included Bobby and Phyllis Turner Mary Martha Simpson Betty Cooley Barbara Shipes and Bobby Gratz.

Frances Smith Derry J. M. Smith Sheridan Road Sylvan Shores Mrs. Smith J. M. Turner Bobby Phyllis Turner Mary Martha Simpson Betty Cooley Barbara Shipes Bobby Gratz

Birthday party for Betty Cooley eight years old

Mrs Thos H Cooley hosted about twenty girls at her Sylvan Shores home on September 23 celebrating Betty Cooley turning eight. Games and refreshments included a three tiered cake with eight candles in pink and white. Guests included Anna White Marilyn Smith Betty La Battle Joyce Duggar Laura Rose borough Lucille Minkley Dorothy Eckholdt Nell Marie Connor Frances Smith Gladys Crane Dorothy Mae Connor Mary Martha Simpson Joan Underwood Irene Cole Virginia Perry Emily Coffin Phyllis Turner Ann Pike Doris Harding. Mrs David Simpson and Miss Doris Camp helped serve.

Thos. H. Cooley Sylvan Shores Betty Anna Margaret White Marylin Smith Betty la Battle Joyce Duggar Laura Roseborough Lucille Minkley Dorothy Eckholdt Nell Marie Connor Frances Smith Gladys Irene Crane Dorothy Mae Connor Mary Martha Simpson Joan Underwood Irene Cole Virginia Perry Emily Coffin Phyllis Turner Ann Pike Doris Harding David S. Simpson Doris Camp Cooley

Journey by road and river ends with sunset over Dora

A group of friends escorted a party of ladies on a long journey through New Orleans El Paso San Antonio the desert and San Diego with stops in San Francisco Yosemite and the Grand Canyon. The trip closed with sunset clouds over Dora and was warmly praised by attendees. A Friday meeting at Mrs Christie’s home discussed repairs to the King’s Daughters house in Sylvan Shores and planned a food sale for October and a nominating committee for October officers.

New Orleans el Paso San Antonio Desert San Diego California San Francisco Yosemite Grand Canyon Dora Christie King’s Daughters Sylvan Shores

Mount Dora area residents report travels and recoveries

Personal notes list Tracy M. Kramer back from Lake County Hospital improved, and many others returning from visits to New Bedford, Geneva, Portland Maine, and Ohio. Several families relocate to St Petersburg, Mount Dora, and Marion while others plan winter stays and church trips.

Tracy M. Kramer Lake County Hospital

Broadway Melody of 1938 at State Theatre Mount Dora

Eleanor Powell and Robert Taylor star in Broadway Melody of 1938 at the State Theatre Eus tis this Sunday and Monday. Also in the cast are George Murphy Sophie Tucker and Buddy Ebsen. The film will not be shown in Mount Dora.

Mount Dora Eleanor Powell Robert Taylor George Murphy Sophie Tucker Buddy Ebsen

Dora Mrs Moss Improves After Canada Move

Mrs Moss has improved steadily since going to Canada. Weather reported cool with a return of agency for a few days in Septem.

Dora Moss Canada

Souls At Sea Comes to Princess Theatre in Epic Adventure

Gary Cooper stars as Nuggin Taylor in Souls At Sea the sea epic based on a real manslaughter trial aboard the brig William Brown. George Raft Frances Dee Henry Wilcoxon and others support this dramatic tale of shipboard peril and moral choices.

Gary Cooper High Seas Ocean George Raft Frances Dee Henry Wilcoxon Harry Carey Olympe Bradna Robert Cummings Porter Hall Cooper Miss Dee Raft Atlantic Carey Nuggin

Souls at Sea and other films headline weekly lineup

The program features Souls at Sea directed by Henry Hathaway with original score by Bernard Kaun and Robin and Rainger. Sophie Lang Goes West screens Tuesday, Borneo by Martin Johnson on Wednesday and Thursday, and Bulldog Drummond Comes Back with John Barrymore on Friday and Saturday.

Henry Hathaway Ee Corel Bernard Kaun Robin and Rainger Court Grover Jones Tuesey Sophie Lang Est Borneo Martin Johnson John Barrymore Bulldog Drummond

Miss Anna Efta Returns From Busy Hospital Study Travels

Miss Anna Efta of Lake County Car Center Inc returned from a Wisconsin visit with H R P Millers then completed a Chicago Hospital Superintendent course under AMA and AHA. She attended an Atlantic City hospital convention and the New York Legion Convention before resuming duties in Lake County.

Anna Efta Lake County Car Center, Inc Miss Efta H. R. P. Millers Wisconsin Chicago American Medical Association American Hospital Association Miss Etta United States Canada South America Atlantic City Hospital Association Legion New York Umatilla Lake County Medical Center

Enjoyed trip to Honolulu and California by Mrs. Williamson

Mrs. B. F. Williamson returned from an eight weeks tour that included a motor trip to California and a month in Honolulu. She praised the volcanic hibiscus and Royal poincianas and noted the moonlit Hawaiian sky contrasts with Florida. She admired the crescent moon over Lake Beauclare seen from her grove at The Woods.

B. F. Williamson California Honolulu Florida Lake Beauclaire

Nurses to Resume Regular Meetings in Umatilla

District No 14 of the State Board of Nurses Association will resume monthly meetings in Umatilla on Monday October 4 at 8 p.m. The group disbanded for the summer after a picnic at Juniper Springs in July and many nursing world developments are expected to keep the upcoming session busy.

State Board of Nurses Association Umatilla Nurses. Association Juniper Springs

Carrion Flower Blooms From Mr Ledger’s Home

An odd star shaped flower, a stapelia or carrion flower, appeared in the Topic window last week from Mr Ledger’s home. Its common name matches its odor, which becomes noticeable as the balloon like bud expands to full size.

Girl Scout Tea Invitation for Mothers and Friends

The Girl Scout Troop committee invites mothers, friends, and anyone interested in Scouting to a tea on Friday afternoon October 1, 1937, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Community Building.

Girl Scout News Girl Scout

Hendricks to Speak at Orange Blossom Trail Event

Joe Hendricks representative in Congress from Florida Fifth District will address the Orange Blossom Trail Association celebration in Orlando on Tuesday October 5 The Greater Orlando Chamber of Commerce sponsors the open public meeting plans call for a large crowd reception A broadcast of the address on WDBO from 12 15 to 12 45 PM will cover Inter City Relations.

Joe Hendricks Congress Florida Orange Blossom Trail Association Orlando Greater Orlando

Builders Supply Company Promotes Building Materials

The Mount Dora and Eustis firm touts the largest stock of lumber brick drain tile cedar shingles and related building supplies in the county. It offers estimates that compare favorably with any firm in the state as builders weigh delaying a new home addition or improvements against rising prices since 1933.

Builders Supply Company Mount Dora and Eustis

Important Notice on SS-2 Filing Period for Florida

J Edwin Larson announces that the filing period for Information Returns Form SS-2 and SS-2a under the Social Security Act will not be required for the period ending September 30 1937. The next filing covers July 1 to December 31 1937 and is due by January 31 1938. Form SS-3 will be filed for employees attaining age 65 or dying in that period.

J. Edwin Larson Internal Revenue District of Florida

Slot Machines Shipped Out of State Before Deadline

With the October 1 deadline looming and machines becoming unlawful at midnight September 30, many operators across the state are crating and shipping their slot machines out of state. Despite predictions of continued operation in hidden venues, peace officers aim to prevent any further use, though broader gambling like punch boards and bolilla are expected to rise as slot removal proceeds.

Downie Bros Circus at Leesburg and Sanford this week

The Downie Bros Big Three Circus led by Charles Sparks announces an all new 1937 edition touring Leesburg on October 8 and Sanford on October 9. The show features Cowboy star Rob Russell and his horse Rebel, Eno Troupe from Japan, European riding marvels, acrobats, trained elephants and fifty clowns in a high spectacle of balance, aerial acts, and educated horses.

Downie Bros. Big Three Circus Charles Sparks Leesburg Sanford Rob Russell al Hodgens, Jr America

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