The Key West Citizen Newspaper, May 15, 1951, Page 5

dl e, er h 1 ot Id TUESDAY, MAY 15, 1951. SOCIETY PERSONALS... NEWS: OF INTEREST TO WO seed MARY ROBERTS, Society Editor Beta Sigma f Phi Sorority Holds Installation At Martello Towers Martello Towers was the scene last evening of the very im- pressive-installation of officers in ceremony was conducted by resentative from Beta Sigma Phi Officers installed were as follows: the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. The ies Blanch Pace, international rep- headquarters, Kansas City, Kans: Mrs. Wilhelmina Harvey. president; Mrs. Ida Gellrich, vice-president; Mrs. Blanch Miller, second vice-president; Miss f recording Hoff, and Su secretary; corresponding Mrs. Hollon Ber- Mrs. Angela as voted sponsor of drey Blom, ie ths ‘0 again this group. After the installation of offi cers, the outgoing president, Mrs. Florence Ardagh thanked each! and every gir, ior the coopera- ! tion given her for the past year. | ne presented Mcs. Harvey with a lov rority, as a token of her appre. ciation for the help Jiven her by the members. Mrs, Harvey, in turn, present- ed Mrs. Ardagh with a pearl stedced gavel in, in the name j of the sorority in appreciation} for the very wonderful work ac- | complished by her in the role of presicent for the past year, Mrs, Ardagh has filied her position most admirably during the past year and seve:ui worthy. projects have been initiated and accom- plished under her very able lead- » ership. A round of applause with every gitl standing, was given Mrs. Ardagh, as a tribute to the outstanding work accomplished under her guidance. Miss Pace thanked the sorority for the lovely time shown her while visiting in Key West. Miss Pace will be the speaker for the Beta Sigma Phi Convention to be} held May 18, iJ and 20 at West Palm Beach. This civic organization will at- tempt to get the bid for the 1952 convention. This would mean 400 people would be in Key West for three days. If the bid is attained, the convention headquarters will be the Casa Marina Hotel. Mis: Pace feels that a lot.of interest will be shown by :memberg§_ of the convention when they khow that Key West: is»placing’a bid for this. most important event. She will plug for Key West all of the way. A group of® sorority girls will Jeave- early’. Friday morning for West::-Ralm + Beach, for the convention ‘at’ the Hotel Biltmore. Annual reports for “the year were given by “Mrs. Dolce social ~ corimittee; Miss Whitmarsh: program chairman; Mrs. Jerinie Faye Ber- valdi, v and means; Miss Ji sie Micha report read by Miss Sylvia Baker, service committee; Miss Elizabeth Acheson, publici- ty; Mr: Ruth Larsen, library fund; Mrs. Betty Sayers, moni- tor’s report read in Miss Ejlae Raye Gwynn’s absence; Mrs." C. B. Harvey, membership commit- tee; and Miss Gloria Riv treas- urer’s report. A welcome to mothers, visiting last evening with the group, was given by Mrs. Pauline Ketchings. A “Tribute” to mothers was giv- en by Miss Sylvia Baker. Refreshmen ere served in a beautifully decorated room of the Tower for the occasion. Coming Events SDAY, MAY 15— : otist Circle Offigers and com mitteewomen’ clinie at, First Baptist Church at 3:30 p. m. Rally at the Cuban Baptist Mis- sion at 6:39 p. m. The Junior and Intermediate G.A’s and two circles of the W.M.S. of the Cuban Baptist Mission will meet at 6:30 p.m Key West Junior and Senior High School P.T.A. will meet at 7:4 Minc Council, Degree of Pocahontas will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Redmen’s Hall. Kiwanis Club will meet at 6:45 p. m. for dinner meeting. Bridge group for beginners at 8 p. m. at Fort Taylor Offi- cers’ Club. Advanced Spanish Class & to 9 p.m. over Tt Tennis class, Officers’ Club at 9 a.m. at courts near pool. rast from Palace Wives’ tennis Au-@ y gavel as her gift to the | is Poppies Bloom At Legion Home On Stock Island Bright red poppies were bloom- ing in profusion today at the Home of Arthur Sawyer Post of the American Legion as_prepar- ations went forward for the ob- vance of Poppy Day here on May 26. The ved from Coral VA Hospital, where they made by disabled war and were ,being counted and sorted in readiness’ for the vo- ‘unteer workers who will - dis- tribute them throughout the city on Poppy Day. The work was being done by the American Legion Auxiliary's Poppy. Committee, headed by Mrs. Alice Robinson, Chairman. Working with her were': Mrs. George Carey. Mrs. George Sikes, and Mrs. C: B, Harvey, tresident. The poppies and’ coin boxes for receiving contributions will be distributed to the Poppy Day volunteers at a Poppy rally to be held at the Home the night of Thursday, May 24. “Each poppy has been assem- bled by hand by some disabled war veteran,” Mrs. Robinson ex- plained as she examined the lit- tle crepe flowers. “Veterans of both wars make poppies at the Coral Gables VA hospital, de- riving physical and mental bene- fit from the occupation, as well as earning money much needed py: themselves and families. They oiten' plead for.the oppo Yd take more poppies bul, of course, how many.they can make depends upon how many people wear on Poppy Day. “We hope that every one of these poppies will be worn glad- ly and proudly by someone in Key West on Poppy Day this year. Wearing one means that the weafer remembers and hon- ors the great sacrifice made for America by those who died in the wars, and also has contributed to the welfare of the wars’ living yictims, the disabled veterans and needy children of veterans. KEY WESTER REPORTS TO ALAMEDA, CALIF. Brewer P. Lloyd, seaman ap- prentice, son of William R. Ros 522 Elizabeth street, has reported aboard Alameda Naval Air Sta- tion, Calif., for duty from USNTC San Diego, Calif. He has been temporarily assigned to the bar- racks division. Saturday. have flower Gables were veterans, Auxiliary, Legion, To Attend Funeral Members of the gion Auxiliary are ¢ at 4:30 p. m. American Le- ked to meet tomorrow at St. Paul's Episcopal Church for the j funeral of Mrs. Lillie Kemp. take place at 8 p.m. Convent Auditorium. Dade Lodge No. 14, will meet at 8 p.m. at the new Mason- ic Home on Eaton and Si- at the monton. The Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at 7:45 p.m. in the | Coral Room of the Overseas Hotel. The Poinciana Social Club will meet at 10:30 at the Poinciana Community Build- ing. The Junior Chamber of Com- merce will meet at 8 p.m. at the club house. Bowling for officer: will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Naval Station Alley La Concha Navy Wives Club No. 88 will meet at 10:30 a.m. in Building 178 on the Naval Station. Bowling for all Navy wives at 9 a. m. at Nayal Station Al leys. Key West Assembly No, 13, Order of the Rainbow Girls will meet at 7 p.m. for busi ness and 8 p.m. for installa- tion of officers at Scottish Rite Temple on Eaton and Simonton. WEDNESDAY, MAY 16— Young Peoples workers clinic will be held at the First Bap- tist Church at 3:30 p. m. Young People’s rally will be held at First Baptist Church Golf classes for Officers’ Wives will be held at 10 a.m. on the hard ball field beyond Eochasis. The Book Review group of the Offic Wives will meet at 10 am. at Fort Taylor. The Naval Air Station Officers Wives’ Club will hold a luncheon meeting at 12,30 p.m. aboard the 104 foot crash boat.* THURSDAY. MAY 17— First year Spanish, second half, classes will be held from 3:20 to 4:45 p.m. over Palace Theater. at 7:30 p.m. The Key West Band Benefit High School Concert’ will The Key West Art and Histori- cal Society will meet at 8:30 i wives 11EMS OF INTEREST. TU EVERYONE CHE KEY WEST CITIZEN PHON M PAGE Five MEN Citizen Office, 193% Wesleyan Guild Installs Officers By Candlelight New officers of the Wesleyan Service Guild, WSCS, of stalled by outgoing president, Mrs. J. E. Duane, at.an impres- sive candlelight service last evening. Different colored candles rep- resented each office. Each officer vas presented with a corsage and ribbon corresponding to the color of her candle. ; Miss Louise and Mrs, cile Richardson, car Ketchum, recreation; Ruth Carey, flower. £ A social hour followed Carey was hostess. The next meeting of th will be held June 11 at at the home of Miss Adele Rob- erts on North Beach. Mrs. PTA Council | Thanks Adell For Navy Gift Captain C. C. Adell, command- yer of the Key West Naval Base. has received a letter of thanks from the Monroe County Parent- Teachers Association for a con- j tribution from the Navy Charity Carnival. i The letter, signed by Norman Dopp. corresponding secretary of the association, a owledges ithe gift of $600 last March 30, | when distribution was started of all the carnival profits. A total of $24,434.55 has been distributed ? ;which was $10.82 more than the: \carniyal cleared. | Mr. Dogp’s letter follows: * “It is with hearts filled with appreciation that the Monroe County Council of the Parent- Teachers Association acknowl- edges receipt of your generous contribution to its welfare acti- vities. “There is no greater reward in. life than to know that children are provided with equal oppor- tunities for this is the American way of life. Because of your Na- vy Charity Carnival and your benevolence, this contribution means a pair of shoes for each. pair of sturdy legs ‘that other- wise would not be resting under a school de: because of the jlack of shoes, It means a hot lunch for the student who in all | probability does not have a nu- jtritional meal at home; it also ! means a dress or a pair of pants, like the child wears next door. ;to a family of many indigent \children; and most of all, it im- jbues, not only the recipient but the entire community, with pride in its United States Navy, ¢ pecially its component at Key West, Florida, the U. S. Naval Base. and its Commander, Cap- }tain C. C. Adell, USN, his Com- manding Officers, his other offi- cers, and all of his enlisted men “For all of this, we are most thankful.” } p.m. at. the | Gallery. ; The Elks Lodge will meet ; p.m. at the club. { { West Martello at 3 VFW Post No. 3911 will mect at 8 p.m. at the VFW Home. VX-1 Officers’ Wives will meet at 12:30 at Aeropalms for luncheon. Martha Linda Franks Circle of the WMU of the First Bap- tist church will meet at 10 a.m. at the church, FRIDAY, MAY 18— The Triangle Club of Pythian Sisters will meet at 7 at the home of Mrs. Thompson on Fleming street. H Bowling for all Navy 1 will be held at 9 a.m. at the Naval Station alleys. The Surface Development Group of Officers’ Wives will hold an informal get-togeth- cr at 12:30 p.m. at Acro- Palms. The Key West Amateur Radio Club will meez at 7:30 p.m. at | the National Guard Armory. | The Shrine Club will meet at 8 p.m. at the JayCee'’s Club- t house. | SATURDAY, MAY 19— The Children’s Missionary group ot Ley Memorial Methodist j Church will meet from 10 to ! to 11:30 am. in the church | annex. i SUNDAY, MAY 20— } The Elks Club cocktail ho will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at the club. the | First Methodist Church were in-} New officers are: Miss Susan dent; Miss Adele vice-president; Mrs. | and Mrs. Ma- asurer. The new | committee aizmen appointed by Miss Peacon are: Mrs. rola | Nettles, publicity; Miss Gretna finance; Mrs. Ethea Stricker, membership; Miss Lu- | a! Guest talent night at wives | The bands of Redlands will -join with’ the I Armed Forces Dy. S The pupils, Span at the Key We: i There they will annex and eat-a~ pried here the school lawn | Key West P.T.A. 'be on hand to meet the members will | girkpe~ jpils whom they will entertaifi Jover the weekend. They will also | provide living arters for thef# {women chaperones. The boy pupils | ters will stay at the cks aturday all members ¢ set and band m | Marine Bz | At6p lor t n uniform at tl annex pick up their r will take to the rarch for the pa | At the the parade, the pupils 1 re to the annex, | via busses, store their _imstru- ments, and g6,to the P.T,A: homes and the Marine. barracks. e The groups will leave Key West on Sunday at 9 a.m. from the high | school annex a ooo | NO MEETING SLATED | FOR BPW IN MAY The May meeting of the Busi- | ness and Professional Women, | will not be heid. because of t convention in Miami this week | Mis. Marian Stark. president a: nounced | The next meeting of the BPW | will be held on the second stead of the third Wednesday in June, on June 13 at 8 p.m. in the Woman's Club. Minoca Council To Meet Tonight All members of Coungil, , Dgree. of Pocahontag, are, urged ite; attend the meg z of the: group tonight at 8 net! the Redmen\ Hall, Mer V*Sikestamounted. . The group will discuss attend- ing the funeral of Mrs. Lillie | Kemp which will be held tomor- row | the Mineca, CHICAGO RESIDENT VISIT IN KEY WEST Mr. and Mrs. J. Miller Johnson of Chicago, Il ‘e¢ here visiting Mrs. Miller’s fafher and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Knight of 1209) Washington strect “ | Coming here 4 Mothers’ Day, the J rived May 7 and will Thursday MacARTHUR «Continued From Page One} ‘that the joint chiefs of staff have heen overridden. He insisted that the joint chiefs are in a better position to evalu- }ate war risks and the nation’s power than any theater com- mander jt He added his , belief, that the ‘present global strategy of avoid- ing all out war with Russia now |is paying off | Testifying forthe | | leave this! \chairman of the joint tstaff said, he -knows-some~ critics are impatient with) the adminis: on's plan to) fight-a Bmited war Korea. But Bradley added that this jis not th for'a showdown with Russia. Said Bradl “We aft not in the best military position to seek a showdown. In his opening statement today,’ Bradley said he wanted to mak | it clear that he would not say an; | thing to discredit General Mj Arthur. Bradley added: “We may iy different views on asp of mil ry policy, thal is not \been no per certain} y, but There have ions consider sonal tin our differences of opinion. | MONDA\ MAY 21— Trade- | | winds at 9 p.m | Mariner Scout Ship No. 8 will} et at 7 p.m. at Sea Scout Headquarte’ | Officers’ Wives swimming Class | { will be held from 3:30 to 4:30} | p.m. at the Seaplane Base Of- | | ficers’ Pool. : | Key West Temple No, 20, Pyt-} | hian Sisters will meet 4 i p.m. at Knights of Pyt! | Hall on Fleming. The W.S.C.S. of Ley Memoria | on i Me dist Church will i { at p.m. at the church an- | nex. Elizabeth Taylor Circle of} W.M.U. of the First Baptist Church will meet at 3 p.m. in; the church annex. ; ‘Women of the First Presbyter- | ian Church will meet at 8} | p.m. at the home of Mrs. J.| | Marks, Casa Roma apart-| j ments, Roosevelt Blvd. BiBchool Annex heir instrurgents in fi Music Room of the unch on jsinning at 7 | will be in- | yg Redlands, Homestead High Bands To March tn Armed Forces Parade figh School and Homestead High School! Of Mr. ht School Wand win the “parade on 19, in Key West? by two’ Nawy busses, will arrive arqun@esa jn: on, May 19. Colonel Casey Te Be Speaker At Lions’ Dinner Principal speaker at the Lions €lub banquet Thursday night in ¥elebration of Armed — Forces Week, will be Colonel Casey of jthe. United State: Air F Loujs Carbonell, president o club, announced toda % “We do not hav s init Yetgnor where he is Bonell said, “so we will F announce those facts later ri J Reservations far be igh Awill beshele 30 p are between 150 Lions Club presiden music will be provided during dinner and after ends at about 10 o'¢ dancing Herb Rose's oret pro; INCORRECT NAME | LISTED IN CITIZEN Mrs. Helen Lewinsky roneously named in The Citi étday as the person p: the awards at the B’Nai day School closing s hame should have been Helen Elias, chairman of the board of edugation of the Ladies Auxiliary. Algo the two pupils, Randy Grossman, and Raunny Hotzbery, listed. as out of town pupils, are n nt- on | Wi day, May 21 at 8 p.m. at the] *; home of Mrs. Julian Marks, Mrs. Harland Merriam gave the lesson on the First Command- | nent. She stated that the Ten| ssion.| ‘Circle 3 Women Meet At Home | . Jackson |. Circle Three of the Women of | | }the First Presbyterian Chureh fact last evening at the home of | Mrs. Ruth Jackson, 1125 United street. Mrs. Alice Snow presided jat the business meeting. , Mention was made that Mrs. Walter Clawson has charge of the flowers for the church next Sunday; and Mrs. Fred Miller, |the last Sunday in the month. | Mrs. Julian Marks and Mrs. \T nas Whitley volunteered to serve coffee and doughnuts to the WMCA at 9 servicemen Sunda, . Snow announced a_ gen- eting of the Presbyterian n in honor of the birthday ersary of the group on Mon- Jam, on Mrs. eral m | ‘commandments have formed the asis of all civilized law up to esent time. She emphasized lthat the Christians |should give priority to God, and |keep Him first. | Strawberry shortcake and | | group as ice cream were served. Visitor ere Mrs. C. Moore, | Mrs. D. B. Myers, and Mrs. Erns- | berger | Members who attended the | me ting were Mrs. J. L. Menen- 'dez, Mrs. Snow, Mrs. Mer Mrs. Whitley. Mrs. Claws | Mrs Mrs. Fred Miller, | Mrs. J Mrs. Grace Cros! | Mrs. Harry M. Baker, Mrs. Edgar | | Stark, Mrs. S. E. Lewis. and Mrs. J. W. Kovash. The early Greeks believed cab- bage could keep a person sober. | Washington Square, famed |New York locality, once was the isite of a Potter's field, | Installation Of Officers Highlights Final Meeting Of Poinciana PTA offi cher Installation of Poine Installing officer w Darnell and Miss The child’s version of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “H.M.S. Pinafore,” performed by the Poinciana pu- pils at the May Day Festival, was repeated for the group. Mrs. Marcel Maz:au, Summer round-up chairman reported 75 pre-school children were istered last Wednesday at school, It was announced that the sixth grade graduation will be held in the school auditorium on June 7 at 8 p.m. School will close on June 8. The sixth grade, whose teacher is David McDaniel, won the room count. Refreshments were served the hospitality committee sisting of Mrs. Carl Brill Mrs. Vance Boswell. NINE BELIEVED (Continued From Page One) poned until gasoline ~ and am- munition have been taken off the ill-fated Navy ship—The Valcour. The 310-foot tender was veer- ing out of control with a jam- med rudder when it was rammed by the 424-foot Collier, S-S Thomas Tracy. , There were no casualties aboard the coal carrier. The blackened and_ crippled vender is berthed near the Nor- folk naval base today. A board of inquiry has been convened to look into, the cause of the collision. It is composed of the skippers. of three’ aircraft cartiers. Mail The Citizen 10 Relatives , recording secre’ reg- the by con- and that | | day at 12:30 p.m. at Aeropalms. vers highlighted the final Association Mrs. Julia Ann New officers are: Mrs. Margaret Gravel, pre | ders, vice-president; Mrs. Louise Boswell, corresponding s Edna Johnson, treasurer; Helen Taylor, historian. ast evening Mrs. VX-1 Wives Meet Thursday The VX-1 Officers’ mecting at the school. 1, retiring president ident; Gerald Saun- of the cretary; Wives’ hincheon will be held on Thurs- Hostesses will be Mrs. Weikko S. Lammi, Mrs. Emmett B. Lawr- S. Lam cence, Mrs. Van A Gaddis McKee. Lingle, Lemon: and i, Mrs. Emmett B. Law. Mrs. William E,. Mrs. Bridge or canasta will be play- ed, CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank everyone who was so kind and helpful during the sickness and death of my late husband, Mr. George Puent. sister, Mrs. F. M. Boyd, and fam- ity of Weinser, Ark., also wish to express the: is ill and th us. 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