The Key West Citizen Newspaper, May 27, 1949, Page 4

> PAGE FOUR “SOCIETY NEWS . By NINA LESLIE GULEY The Residence—629-XJ Phones: _ Held. Regular Meeti Citizen Sie -Al: ‘Beta Sigma Phi Sorority ing Monday - Evening At Martello Towers » Beta Sigrha Phi held its regu- | lar meeting on Monday, “May 23, at Martello Towers at’ 8:00 p. m. The meeting was called to or- der by Dolice Curry, president, and the minutes were read by El- lie Rae Gwynn in the absence of Wilhelmina Harvey, Secretary. The project of agquiring histor- ; ical articles for display in the| Fort in conjunction with the Art and Historical Sogiety, was. dis- cussed with some enthusiasm. Ida Gelirich and Florence Ardagh have been appointed to head this important work. ~ Plans for attending the State | convention at Daytona Beach, Fla., were also discussed during the business session, and it is hoped that a group of members of the- organization will be able to attend. After the Haisinesd. session was adjourned, Ruth Larson schooled the members on the examinations for the important Ritual. of Jew- Surprise Party On Wednesday Evening inionea in Key, West for three ; years when Mr. Honored First Wedding Anniversary | els test to be given members of the Sorority in July. For the next three meetings, members will be coached by Mrs. Larson, who is a transfer member into the Chap- ter here in Key West, and is fa- miliar with all phases of Beta Sigma Phi. Members present at Monday's meeting were, Clara Armayor, Marjorie Allen, Florerice Ardagh, Jenny Fay Bervaldi, Ruby Crawley, Sara Doyle Campbell, Ida Gellrich, Ellie» Rae Gwynn, Edna Hoff, Gwendolyn James, Pauline Ketchings, Ruth Larson, Edith Lopez, Blanche Millar, Elissa Moreno, Jessie Michael, Beatrice Moreno, Maude Roberts, Betty Saunders, Virginia Whitmarsh, Nellie Trujillo, and Dolice Curry. It was also announced at the meeting that plans are being for- mulated by the Social Committee for a Weiner Roast to be held ati Martello Towers . on, Tuesday, May 31 for members and guests. Of Mr. And Mrs. Richard Horton On Wednesday night of this| Mrs. Horton, and several photo- | active in social life when they week Gena and Dick Horton| graphs were taken as a memento’ lived here. were honored by their friends with a surprise party celebrating their first wedding anniversary. ‘Bhe celebration was held at the home of Mrs. Horton’s. par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. George Pena, and the young couple were the recipients of many lovely gifts for the occasion. A white lace cloth adorned the refreshment table, which had a beautiful floral centerpiece composed of red carnations and white gladioli. There was also a lovely anniversary cake.. Ah evening of dancing and fun was enjoyed by the :party-givers and the guests of honor,* Mr. and a ye ent of the happy event. Those attending the party in- cluded Mr. THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Congregation Bnai Z Enjoyable. Beach, Party L The picnic and beach patt* of the B’nai Zion Congregation Was held last Sunday at the Stone Beach at Boca Chica with great success. A large number of persong ‘at- tended” the affair, consisting of members. of the Congregation and their friends, the Ladiés' Ausmi-'|.* ary and also the students a the. Sunday Schooi.,. Following the delicious” aiich on the beach, which was enjoyed by everyone present, the chil- dren’s ‘archery — contest _ took place, under the direction of Isi- dore Weintraub, and the winners Mrs. Grace we Crosby Returns: From Jacksonville Mrs Grace Crosby has return-| ed to her home at 1417 Ashby} street after having attended the} Florida’ Federation of Business | and Professional Women’s Clubs’ Convention in Jacksonville. Following the convention Mrs. Crosby was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Dowen, former resi- dents of Key, West whi’ dre’ how making their homé’ in Jackson-. ville. Mr. and Mrs. Dowen will be remembered here, for they were \ Dowen was ‘in the U. S. Navy. He is now inthe real estate business in Jaeeson: | ville. Mr. and Mrs. Dowen were very Mrs. Dowen was el member of the Key West Wo-) ‘man’s Club, and she and. Mr.! | Dowen attended the Pessiric ian! and Mrs. George Church. Their small red-haired! Pena, Mr. and Mrs. Ludy Treve-'son, Dickey, was well-known and jo, Mr. and. Mrs. Elmer Hum-' much liked locally. phries, Mr. and Mrs. rant, Mr, and Mrs. Roy Tar- | Earl Duncan, | Mr. and Mrs. Oswaldo Santiago, Gheir kindest regards to their Mr, and ,Mrs. Charles . Mackie, i Mrs. Hilary Crusoe, the Misses’ Rosemary Major, Helen Crusoe, Elizabeth Russell; Eugenia Rivas, Patty Humphries, June Hum- phries, and Messrs. Charles Sav- ord, Bill McLaughlin, Don Tilton, Don Morin, Al Falmer and Eu- gene Corbin. » Wesley ‘House K endecansiers Gradudtion: Exercises Held Tuesday SEH ee ee " The Wesley TPoUBE Kindergar-} ten Gtaduatibr ® Gkércisgs were held inthe ¢ High; Seh go} Atidi- “torium’ Tuesday aight. The. Invocation was given by. the Reverend Gy Leon Wells. The introductions were ‘taken care of by Miss Lottie Green. “A Fantasy in a Japanese Garden” was presented ,by the Kindergarten pupils. under the direction of Miss Marie Frakes, “Mrs. Ralph Hartenstein and Mrs. Paul Walterson: The stage was transformed into a lovely Japan- ese garden complete with cherry trees in full bloom, gaily decora- ted lanterns and a large silver}: spider web. The scene opened with Dewdrops, Bluebirds and Frogs in the garden.» The Dew- drops wakened the. others by sprinkling dew; . birds and frogs danced. us The. Japanese ladies with their colorful parasols and “fang enter- ed and.danced, then they: watch- ed the bunnies and ‘clowns in succession. The Sandman, came in and put .the little ladies to sleep. The Moonbeams entered and danced followed -by the fairies who preceeded their Queen. Lit- tle Elves entered and had diffi- culty performing thgir dance be- -cause of a lazy one who needed -continual watching. Dawn entered and woke up the Japanese ladies followed by the rest of the cast in almost reverse order. * Much comment was given on ‘the beautiful and colorful cos- ‘ttumes the pupils wore in their ‘play and the deafening applause which followed the Finale spoke for itself, the success of the af- fair. Characters were as follows: Dewdrops: Martha Avila, Bren- da Valdes, Linda Nelson, Joan Pierce and Joycelyn Maloney. Bluebirds: Crawford Banks, Frogs: Roland Lowe, Paul Mar- rero and Leslie Weech. , Japanese Ladies: Janice Brew- er, Laudelina Garcia, Carola Lo- pez, Carmen Vargas. Rabbits: Harry Knight, Danio B | Ri Clowns: Joseph Rodriguez and James Williams. Sandman: William Collins. Moonbeams: Olga Lopez, Emi- lie McCarthy, Jacquelynn Mur- ray, Martha Rodriguez., Fairies: Audrey Saunders, Bev- erly Albury, Cassandra Riggs, Nancy Smith, Patricia Miller and Linda Lowe. Fairy Queen: Deanna Cobo. Elves: Farlin Guzewich, Ken- neth Rueda, Manuel Fernandez, Nilo Acosta, and the lazy elf, Horace ' Valdez. Dawn: Robert Ford. Graduation exercises followed the Fantasy, each graduate march- ing proudly in their white cap and gown. Girl graduates carried bouquets of red baby carnations fi (class flower) tied with red rib- bon and flowing streamers. As Miss Frakes called the names of the graduates Miss Lottie Green presented them with their school diplomas. Pupils who received _ their diplomas were Nilo Asosta, Bev- erly Albury, Crawford Banks, Danio Bazo, Janice Brewer, Yg- nacio Carbonell, Deanna Cobo, William Collins, Manuel Fer- nandez, Robert Ford, Laudelina Garcia, Farlin Guzewich, Carole Lopez, Olga Lopez, .Linda Lowe, Roland Lowe, Thomas Marchan- te, Paul Marrero, Patricia Miller, Jacquelynn Murray, Linda Nel- son, Joan Pierce, Cassandra Riggs, Martha Rodriguez, Joseph Rodriguez, Kenneth Rueda, Aud- rey Saunders, Nancy Smith, Brenda Valdes, Carmen Vargas, Leslie Weech, James Williams and Beverly Yates. Before the Recessional, the Ygnacio Carbonell and Thomas Benediction was pronounced by Marchante. ne ini Meeting To Be Held Tonight It has been annouced that a meeting of the Eastern Star will _ be held tonight, May 27,:at 8:00, o’clock at the Masonic Hall at! Eaton and Simonton streets. The, meetng is for members, and visiting Eastern Stars are also invited by the organization to attend. Were) eet Sere the Reverend J. B. Reid. | Bode orce A petition seeking a divorce ; was filed yesterday in the office jof Circuit Court Clerk Earl Ad- ams, by Patricia Cumpiano Allen} | against Grant R. Allen. | In the first attempt at coloniza- !tion of Arcadia, 1598, the French \landed 60 convicts on Sable Island. Public libraries in 94 large Uni- ted States cities house more than 44 million volumes. Both Mr. and Mrs. Dowen re- | quested Mrs. Crosby to canvey; !many friends here upon her re- turn to Key West. Daughter : Born To | Bloomfields es Anthony Milord and) John | } ST Lt. Commander and Mrs. C. Mt Bloemiiel nojince the bigt fi a@ daughter 1:35 A. M. on 25 at the Ngval ‘Hospital bees The baby, which weighed an even <ight’ potifids at birth, has been “naniéd: Nahnette atherine- Lt.. Commander Boomtil & the Officer iY CHarge’ at the eration Development Station here in .Key West, tand "h6-and. Mrs. Bloomfield thave their home at 1414 Leon street. They are’ the parents also of one other child, Lili, now aged 16 months. It is interesting to. note that little Nannette Catherine has as her middle name that of her¢dis- j tinguistied ancestress, the “&m- 1 press Catherine of Russia. Song Service At: Congregational 3 Church Sunday * The second in a series of Song Services will be’ given Sunday evening, May 29, at 7:30 o'clock at the First Congregational Church. foe The previous service of *¥this ature, during which hymns were. selected by the congregatioriand sung,- was so greatly enjgyed that there were many requests for a second ‘such service. The old-fashioned singing, , led by Choir Director T. Jenrfings Moss, offers everyone an oppor- tunity to choose their favorite hymn, and the Song Service, on Sunday evening is looked for- ward to with great anticipation. Mulberry, Ark., High School Group Arrives A group of Mulberry, Arkan- sas High School students and teachers, numbering 24 persons in all, arrived in Key West yes- terday, having driven from Mul- berry in their own_ school bus, from which place -they set out last Saturday. The group did a godd deal of local sightseeing upon their ar- rival yesterday, when they stayed at the Overseas Hotel, and’ this morning Simone Tours arranged for them to make a trip to Cfiba via Aerovias “Q” plane, 21 of;the group occupying a special plane and the other three departing by the regtlar flight at 10:15. ™ They all expressed themselves as being delighted with Key West, which they particularly wanted to visit on their trip, and | a look forward enthusiastically’ to another day in the city, upon their return from Havana tomor- row afternoon, before leaving.on Sunday to return to Mulberry, Arkansas. Ke ion Held in this contest p- pelrouth’ and Sally Taeiany. The potato race which Mr, Berman cdénducted, and two prizes each were award- ed adults and children. Roy Grossman’ was in charge of the baseball game which. followed, but ‘ the- scheduled: fishing con- test was postponed, The ‘festivities continued all day, coming ‘to a’ close about 6:30 @’clock, when the participants re- turned to Key West. The entire outing was arranged by. Rabbi Abraham Schwartz, assisted by aj large conimittee composed of members of the Congregation and the Ladies Auxiliary. s United Council Of.Church Women To Meet Tuesday It has been announced that the United. Council of Church Wo- men will hold a meeting on Tues- day morning, May ‘31, at 11 o’clock at the Presbyterian Church on White Street, with ‘Mrs. W.H. Bell in charge of the special program to be given. Installation of the officers for the coming year will be held at this meeting, following which luncheon will be served at 12:30 o’clock in the Church Annex. Special Meeting Of American _ Legion Monday It has been announced that a special meeting of the American Legion will be held on Monday evening, May 30, at 8 o’clock at the Post Home on Stock Island. This meeting has been called for the purpose of discussing final plans for a forthcoming Charity : Festival sponsored by the organi- zation, and it has been urged that _j all Legionnaires be present at the meéeting. y West Lions | Me et Last Night The Key, West Lions Club met jast night at the Den on Semin- Street<and «enjoyed aj special ApS of ye beef and Idaho Albert DiNegro presided over the meeting, . ong ; of, . the, high- ights. of ywcy was the. showing ructite Moving pictures in eolo: dealing: with the © cultiva- tion and auctioning of tobacco, ‘and featurfng also’ -Jack Benny's Quartet, and the Hit Parade Orchestra. | alber cin-their jackets. wuvwwvwvvvwvvvvvve Aerovias “Q” Passenger List Ae Bn he hn ty te be tn hs Br Mr he he Be te te, tm te Passengers leaving for Havana via Aerovias “Q” planes over the weekend were: Carmen Gonzalez, Davies, Selma Davies, Mumm, Gladys Mumm, Martin, Terry Martin, Ray Per- ring Lela Perring, Ramon Guerra, Manuel Avala, Rudolph Spoleti. = Dominick Guccione, Anne Ka- cik, Oro Totten, William ‘Deeter, Antonio Leib, Nat Waldman, Luis Domenge,” Olga Baquet, Gloria Carrasquilla, Enrique Del Pico, Maria Dolores Alvarez. Malcolm Edward Uncle Sam has nearly 29 mil- lion youngsters between the ages of 5 and 17. Easiest way to loveliest roome! , Mewes es is unbeatable! One coat covers wallpaper, aint, plaster. ne hour drying. No “painty” odor! Thompson Enterprises, |» Hardware Divi-iv- Phone 886 John | then held, |, Siving "Condert by ag pu- Pils of Poinciana School. 8 p. "'m,: at school. Benefit for pur- * chase jof. radio phonograph for use in music department. Public, invited to attend. Second day of Rummage Sale sponsored by First Presby- terian Church Organ Fund Committee, 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. corner Angela and Simonton streets. Sale to continue to- morrow. Regular meeting, Eastern Star, 8 p. m. at Masonic Hall, Eaton and Simonton streets. For members and visiting East- ern Stars. SATURDAY, MAY 28— Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration, Mr. and Mrs. J. Roland Adams, 5 to 8 p. m. at their home, 2401 Seidenberg. Friends and relatives invited. SUNDAY, MAY 29— Song Service, Old-Fashioned Hymn Choosing, 7:30 P.M., First Congregational Church. MONDAY, MAY 30— Unveiling of Blue Star Me- morial Highway Marker, Bayview Park, 5:00 P.M. Di- rected by American Legion and Key West Garden Club. Guest Speakers. Special Meeting, American Legion, 8 p. m. at Post Home. Plans for forthcoming Char- ity’Festival to be discussed. TUESDAY, MAY 31—, . Meeting, United Council of Church Women, 11 a. m. at Presbyterian Church, White street. Installation of officers. Luncheon in Church Annex at 12:30. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1— Regular Meeting, Navy bay Club No. 88. 10:00 A.M. Clubrooms, Building Naval Station. FRIDAY, JUNE 3— Luncheon Meeting, Officers Wives Club, Ft. Taylor. Pro- gram To Be Announced La- ter. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8— Bridge Party and Cake and Candy Sale, Sponsored by Officers Wives Club for Benefit of Navy Nursery. York, 59 years ago. composer-lyricist, bern in ford, Conn., 41 years age Joseph C. Grew, onetime bassador to Japan, onetime bork dersecretary of state, Boston, 69 years ago. Rain virtually never fall Ahe Antarctic circle, p all falling moisture being snow. 1 78, WORK IN COOL COMFORT ty Air-Flight Circulators tion of 14,000,000. New York state has a al HARD TIMES DANCE Music By A Local Orchestra Sponsored by “Sea Finigee” Cootiette, Club No. 371 Saturday Nite, May 28 i at V.F.W. HOME Elizabeth Street | 9 P.M. Till “?” | i Blasts - No Noise - Ne Free Demonstration $46.95 Sold Exclusively by Mumford & Ross 220 DUVAL STREET Next Door Deimonico Restaurant Heat Members of V.F.W. and Auxiliary Friends and Guests Invited 75c PER PERSON and ever aller Fowne svenuive Towle Rot only stay | lovely, but grows even lovelier with constant use! ‘That's why a woman lifetime of pleasure in eve ty git of 1 | Sterling, Yet a six- piece place settin solid silver may cost only $24.50, « singh: jel $2.95, a serving piece only $4.75, including the }. | Remember Your Favorite Graduate With A Piece of in Her Favorite Pattern Selected ot Our & AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS FOR STERLIN GORHAM, INTERNATIONAL and HEIRLOOM POLLOCK’S pl, QUALITY | ELERS sy Hewes 508 DUVAL STREET