The Key West Citizen Newspaper, April 30, 1949, Page 5

———— SOCIETY NEWS ‘ By MONA FIELDS The Citizen Office—51 Residence—192-W coerce Key West Schools Celebrate May Day May 3rd to 6th With Many Different Features; All Have Maypoles Special May Day Celebrations have ben arranged by almost all of the Key West Schools. Al- though the name May Day was Popularly given to the first of ae jhe Tey is being celebrated erent days the i Schools here, si the pie Senior High School celebrates May Day at night at Bayview Park. A king and queen have been chosen and as soon as they have been crowned, the program will be turned over into their charge. Mrs, Margaret H. Brewer"Of Redlands And Key West, Florida, Marriéd April 3, 1949 The May Day Festival | Special dances and a full pro- ‘usually celebrated by pal bates gram have been arranged for ge eee and Latin peoples by going into| this school’s celebration in co- Day Fe tival the woods and fields and return- ing laden with flowering boughs. It is possibly a survival of rites originally offered to the Roman Godess Maia, who was worship- ed as the goddess of fertility. The actual basis of May Day was Possibly the Roman Fioralia, celebrated April 28th to May ard where races were run, and other feats of strength made and the winners chosen king and queen. Dances of the Maypole variety were done eyen in those days. The customs haven't canged too much in several thousand years Flowers and flawering wees are still a part of the celebration, and most of the schools have chosen a king .and queen, Calesthenics take the place of the former feats of Strength and the dances and operation with the PTA of the School. A Maypole dance and re- |freshments are among the things listed on the program. Poinciana School Features | Bicycle Float Parade Poinciana School has gone all ,out on theit May Day prepara- ; tions and their celebration takes Place on the School grounds at 4:30 May 6th. The king and queen, chosen by popular vote of the | whole Poinciana Schoo] are: ‘Barbara Baughman and Freddy Frochak. Poinciana School has a full scale entertainment with printed programs arranged for that day with one most unusual feature. A Bicycle Float Parade. The bicycles will be decorated with ribbons and flowers and there Total last 24 hours Total this month Excess this month | Total this year _ Deficiency this year Relative 2:30 am, 79 {Sea Level), 8:30 a.m, 80.04 ins —1017.3 mbes. ‘Tamerzow's Almanac maypole are still part: of the| will be prizes for the most deco- Css e & 7 ‘ tradition. vatiye or most original, Of course hs : be ime Health Display A Feature there will be a Maypole dance| IN HER WHITE EYELET TOPPED PINK FAILLE DRESS and 8:01 a.m. Of Harris School May Day matching het, Mrs, Margaret H. Brewer of Silver Palm Drive, The Harris school celebrates May Day earliest this year. They are holding their celebration on the school grounds on May ard. Six classes are participating: There will be a Health Display under the direction of Miss Thelma Watkins; Physical Cul- ture Routine directed by Miss Charlotte Haskins. Two 5-B Classes will put ona Virginia] Special Maypole dances have| School at the Convent Auditori- ccludiiin' eauminece ana ¢ card ‘Station— Tide [high water js Reel under the joint direction of] been arranged and refreshments} um some weeks ago have been P a a Bahia Honda “ perfect accard—each wants the Mss Myers and Mrs. Meador. Mrs. | donated by the room mothers. clamoring to see it; that the the| ty of ballet, character and acr (bridge) Oh 10m = 0.0 ft, lion’s share.” Jones 4-A Class wll do the wnd- ng and unwndng of the Maypole Dance there will be health rituals and ballet too. Division Street School Celebrates On May 6th The Division Street Elemen- tary School also celebrates May Day on the 6th. A contest was held in the school and Wayne Brantley was chosen as king, and Sandra Thompson the queen. The runners up in the contest will act as the attendants of the king and queen. Douglass School Features Drills And Calisthenics The Douglass School has a full Redlands, is shown above. She was married te William R, Ross in Key West's First Methodist Church on April 3, at 9:00 p.m. Simpson Dance School To Present Second Showing Of Spring Revue There are twenty-seven num-, bers on the program including So many people who missed the recital of the Simpson Dance batic solos. i Gerald Pinder of the Simpson | School faculty. does an outstand- sehool has decided to present a second showing of the Spring-Re- vue. It will take place at the high school auditorium Boea Ghica No Mame Ke 10:21 p.m.| ¢ 4:26 aan. 6:11 pam. i bi i TODAY'S BIRTHS. YS i Pm directed by Miss| program arranged for May 6th to Point)—Oh 40m Dopp and Mrs. Huddleston. celebrate May Day and the cele-' evening at 8 p. m. Tickets may be . The King and Queen chosen|bration will be held on their} purchased at the dance school, (north end) 42h J0m +14 tt, by the Harris Elementary are:|school grounds. There will be a 629 1-2 Duval street or at the au- (Bnow America) Francis B. Sayre, U.S. repre-|‘ sentative on the UN Trusteeship, Council, one-time high commis- ape ing and intricate ballet tap solo to the music of Satan Takes a Holiday. And all of the youngs- e) borriss ho just won|king and queen crowned, the! ditorium on the night of the per-' ters who participate in the tap, A signer to Ph ta i inh. Hee and her Pui i thtd "and unwrapping| formance. ih sp) ce | FOUting pre. a definite credit to} sian Corrections 326" Bethelner Par A Bae F ‘4 royal consort is Frank Hood. of the Maypole and a full pro The opening number’of the re*} their tedcher and the school. ‘ ep! to be mien. tel ago. King And Queen Run Junior- ram of drills and calesthenics | vue will include all fifty-one pu;! Young Bob Simpson’s acroba- Plus sign: Corrections s He) . with practically all the children| pils of the school and the techni-| tic techinque and that of all tae be added. Stanley Resor, president of the | jey, Lillie {J. Walter Thompson Co., Adyer- na McTefrell, Edythe Embray. Bp naga {tising, New York, born in Gin- Calendar of Events cinnsii, 70 years ago ‘The pajutane a land bird of the ~ Elsie Robinso famed $an| the stork family, is named for its| The coxial cable | SATURDAY, APRIL 30— : geo, 5: Fam ¢ by», 1S. Key ,West Bea Number | Franeisco + journalist - columnist, } méasured’ walk—which is a cari-| York City and Albany, que of teaching ballet and acro‘ | youngsters in this popular phase batic dancing will be demonstra-! of dance technique reflects much ted | eredit on Bob Simpson who The Ballet in Blue and Gold, | teaches acrobatics. | led by Betty Simpson; The Ball- All told an evening of excellent or, Day On the 5th of May the Junior- taking part, Ario Medal For Outstanding Music : ° et of the Roses with lovely Bev'jentertainment is in store for: 13, Order of Rainbow for; °F at Benicia, Cal, 66 years | cature of.a self-important milita- | which is no thicker than Achievement Presented To John Dillon) cn) atoney a2 the, Butterfly those who attend the “Simpspa| _Girls-Study Class in Ritye| EO Jrympn wrist, can handle 1800, and the Scottish Highlanders; Schol Dance Recital and the fact ‘al of Order, in Scottish Rites Whitney Peterson, president eonversations at the same * Plato who was the first to draw, T le 1:30 p. m. alge & the distinction betwen mind and At High School Concert Last Night |numbers delighted the previous | this entertainment is essentially of the U. S. Tobacco Co., born in audience and those well directed} the work of well trained dance The Choral and Instrumental Concert at the High School last night had an excellent audience and was well received. The Girls Glee Club and the Choir sang separate groups of songs and obth groups did exceedingly well. There was much comment on the outstanding fine acecompainment of Miss Marjorie Coburn. Miss Coburn sprang a definite surprise on the audience, the re- cipignt and the recipient's family rather than at graduation. Al- though he graduates with this year’s class, he will not attend} the graduation since he is joining | the Air Corps as of May 15. The medal was accepted midst much applause fram the audience, The high school band gave an excelent account of itself in last | night’s performance. They really | outdid themselves with their ex- cellent wark on the theme from Tschaikowsky'’s Sixth Symphony. | numbers are sure to please any; pupils reflects much credit on other audience no matter how j both Key West and the Simpson critical i School Three Different Stage Sets Call For Much Ingenuity In Scene-Shifting ‘The Three one-act plays being) rected by. Jonathan. Jackson. and| put on by the Barn Theatre the | goes on first. The set is so design- week of May 2nd through May | oq as to strip within a very few dancing. “April 29. MONDAY, May 2— Poinciana School Executive Bd. home of Meeting, Saunders, cepted. until noon Frida: Ext. 8 p. m. Party, U. S. Naval sponsored by Navy Wives 88 Reservations _ac- 79 years ago. Gerald! 226-F Poinciana! Hospital University of Fulton Lewis, Jr. Officers Club Spring Formal, Brooklyn, N, Y., 51 years ago ‘Dinner and Dance at Ft. Tay- | I lor” Officer's Club. Dinner, tor-journalist, born in Washing- father ofpsyehology. 7:30 to 9:30 P.M., followed by} ton, D. C., 46 years ago. Homer S. Cummings of Wash- ss ington, D. C,, former U.S. At- | torney General, born in Chicago, commenta- Cornelius Vanderbilt of Neva journalist-author, New York, 51 years ago. Dr. Isadore W. Schultz Chicago, born of the noted ei in eae, The alpaca, South ni bady, can: probably be called the ' rminant, is a member of tht el family. : rs | 7th hardly. indicate a very ambi- fn agricultural egongmist, born in when she presented young John| The Oboe, 2 clarinet and bassoon ce odie ei sf , | minutes. at 7:00 p. m. ‘ . 1 e Rate production, but actually, Arlington, S. D., 47 years ago. Dillon with the Arion Medal for mumaler wee eon TSN! the 3 different sets needed for| When stripped it reveals the Waren MAY 2nd ay is pias — 28 Dayar men cen meverment fi mic was. Fee ee oe stieal'y'l these three plays, make the stage | Greek palace, Ionic columns and oe aes ei in mara Thea: RULES CITED sie. Y 4; work a most ambitious under-j all, setting for “Helena’s Huys- ci ‘ = r 3 John Dillon, who has an excel- | High Ses he Tortted taking |band” directed by Christopher bale bath eg mech. cvs ; Serene pe a Pad): ; lent tenor voice and has worked | To Homesteai All the stage craftsmanship | Clark head of the Island City Art Be ot ee Oey $00.30. Gan ats leash ai hard training it, appeared in the leading roles in two operettas of the past year. He was drum ma- jor in the high school band and president of the A Capella choir, He also had the lead in the mins- trel show last November. After listing all young John's achievements, Miss Coburn told the reason for presenting John with the medal at this time The band’s excellent work is receiving recognition through the state since they were given ex- cellent rating last month. They have been invited to play at the Homestead high school on the 27 of May. This, of course, will ne- cessitate their losing a day of} school as the 27th is on a Friday | but the band members will prob- ably shed no tears over that. Ross-Brewer Wedding Held On April 3 Was Beautifully Decorated Affair Mrs. Margaret H. Brewer of Silver Palm Drive, Redlands, Florida and Key West was marri- ed to William R. Ross of Buffalo on the 8rd of this month in Key West's First Methodist (Old Stone) Church at 3 p. m. with the William Ross, the groom and Gilbert Weiss of Miami, best man wore dark blue suits. The organ prelude was played by Mrs. Le- onard Roberts and the wedding | march as well. Pre | The couple were married in the } available in Key West has been | School called upon to provide scenery} Following the second playlét; for these three different sets. Be-| intermission time is used back- cause of the small stage and ex tage to prepare the set for “The tremely limited working space liant” directed by Cyril Mar- stage the trick of converting | shall. from adio studio toa Greek} A very considerable of any palace with balcony overlookipg | good stage setting is due to the the Aegan, to the cold prison} lighting. The Barn Theatre dur- walls and barred windows of a/ing the current season has thru Connecticut penitentiary requir-| the long-time work of Command- ed much ingenuity. {er Russell Albright, USN, one of “My Client Curley” whose ac-|the best stage switchboards to tion takes place in a broadcast-| be found in any little theatre. It ing station with microphones andj; permits all the variations any other sound effects visible—is di- | producer could desire. Lions Choose Delegates For Sarasota Convention Next Week The Key West Lions met at the} enjoyed the interesting and infor- TUESDAY, May 3— Woman’s Auxiliary Congrega- tional Chureh, Service Cen- | ter; 4 p. m. Meeting Sea Finigee Club No. 371 at VFW Home 8 p. m. WEDNESDAY, May 4— of the last 13 quarters. Miss Pennington suggested that those who find they lack a few quarters to qualify, them up by obtaining temporary | or part-time employment. ther information may be obtain- can make Pur- Reception and Welcome to Col.|ed by writing the Social Security and Mrs. Ralph W. Rodgers | Administration, 34 S. W. ist st., ™. p,m. 8 to 10 p. m. Meeting Navy Wives 88 in Bldg. 178 Naval Station 10 a. Woman's Auxiliary Congrega- tional Church, Supper, Service Centre, 6:30 until 1 p. m. Fellowship THE Americans are credited with inventing iced tea. ah sada pring Simpson Dance School .at, First Presbyterian Church{ Miami, or by contacting Miss ; Pennington here in Key West at the Florida State Employment of- fice an Simonton street the first Tuesday of each month, from 9 ev. G. Le officiating. resence of many friends and me eee : reepey ; . =H ach et Be etitully ie- | Penne relatives) Mrs. George A.|en around an excellent Cuban pe aera ENE AE Saber Om iH Presents taste, its high vitamin : corated with banks of candela-| Hussey, Sr., mother of the bride jsupPer of Piccadills, black bedis | acy cn Thursday, Wilford Robert |! if fj bi ‘hs hi aste, : bra and garlands and baskets of} and her son Lloyd P. Brewer, Jr,, | and’ rice’on Thursday night, and} o¢ Sarasota and Lion Larry Dion Y * : bi A content. just the -. white flowers. The bride wore a! who live at Redlands were pré-| it was thoroughly enjoyed by all.|brought Cub Lion’ Walter E. SPRING REVUE OF 1949 food healthy bones re- : - pink faille dress topped with em- | sent. : q| Lion Professor Hamilton’ pria- Steele. - quire! broidered white eyelet material, Mr. Ross is an ex-marine an‘ Delegates for the Sarasota con- pink faille hat and white shoes; stocking and gloves. She carried a white cascade bouquet of baby breath and white carnations surrounding a white archid and the bouquet was tied with white meres ribbons and white tul- le. The Maid of Honor, Miss Kay Collier of Miami wore a cham- Pagne colored eyelet embroider- ed, linen and wore blue hat and shoes. She carried a pink cascade bouquet that was a replica of the bride’s except for color. is associated summers with the hotel business in Saratoga, New York. He has been employed at the Casa Marina through the win- | ter and spring season. | Mrs. Ross was formerly owner of several beauty salons in Pe-| tersburg, Virginia before making her home in Florida. She is now the manager for Mario’s Casa Marina Beauty Salon. Following the wedding the couple spent a week at the Hotel cipal of the Divison street school showed a moving picture on the making of eyeglasses. The pic- ture had excellent sound accom- paniment and all the members vention were selected and they will go to the convention next week. They are: Lion DiNegro, Lion Esquinaldo,' Lion Urion, Li- on Hampton and Lion Smith. The term “Fifth Column” orig- inated With Spain's General Franco when he was advancing on Madrid in 1939 and declared he was attacking with four col- Greeks, almost 500 years before Christ, began to study the human body and discarded the theory that disease was caused by the wrath of the Gods. Nacional and are now receiving at home at 1440 Grinnell street. umns outside the city and a “fith” column inside. = Subscribe to The Citizen ue at the KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Tuesday, May 3rd, 1949, 8:00 P.M. GENERAL ADMISSION . . . 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