The Key West Citizen Newspaper, January 28, 1952, Page 5

SOCIETY UVOROTHY RAYMER, S jociety Editor ERSONALS | ITEMS OF INTEREST TO EVERYONE Over 100 Officers’ Wives And Guests Hear Talks On March Of Dimes Work Over one hundred members their guests met at Fort Taylor Officers’ Club Friday shortly after | noon for cocktails, a luncheon and and local organizations in the fight against polio. Guest speakers | were Dr. William Hatt, MC, USN. navy nurse. Chairman for the affair, spon- sored by the Fleet Sonar and UTU Osticer's Wives, was Mrs. R. C. Burnett. Hostess in charge was Mrs. W. H. Truesdell who grac- iously saw to it that all those at- tending were introduced and ser- ved cocktails on arrival. The table decorations of huge hibiscus and the minature “iron lungs’, obtained from March of Dimes campaign head C B. Har- vey, were arranged by Mrs. Dou- glas Phillips. Other workers who made the affair such a success were Mrs. George Dawson, Mrs. C.H. McCoy, Mrs. F. A. Hatfield, | Mrs. A.J. Browne, Jr. and Mrs. J. | L. Koons. | Mrs Clyde Gassaway, U was | responsible for the clever posters | with colored pictures and rhymes | on the theme of the March of} Dimes. Mrs. James Hemphill made | the orange colored name tags with | along on cartooned legs in keeping | the meeting. | Mrs. Alwyn Smith, chairman of the group, presided at the business | session. Door prize went to Mes. A. V. MePhillip: ny and Mrs. E. H. Eldredge spoke | on club matters. Mrs. Eldredge an- | nounced that gym classes would | be held each Tuesday and Friday | at the Sea Plane Base gymnasium | at 10 .a.m. | Mrs. Herbert Pace announced the Humane Society Ball to take | place February 8 with a dog's fas- hion show featured. Mrs. Charles Bratenahl was named chairman of the special interest group with Mrs. | Vincent Shumaker in charge of | book reviews. Mrs. J.R. Foresman | will give the next review Wednes- day at Fort Taylor at 10 a.m. Her selection is to be Nicholas Monts- arrat’s “The Cruel Sea.” Following the lectures on founda- tion work for infantile paralysis, the group were entertained by Man- | ager Emmett Conniff at the piano | Mrs. T. W. Len-| Thus deformity of the Officers’ Wives’ Club and talks on the work of national , and Lt. A. Lorraine Sa ntistevan, first, outlining the work of ‘ocal chapters, explaining why we have a March of Dimes and the duties and activities of Monroe County's | chapter. She pointed out that there was a chapter in every county in | every state of the union, staffed by | volunteer workers. She emphasized | the fact that local chapters keep | one half of the money raised by the March of Dimes in individual | communities “to provide the, aid | required by polio patients, or in ! emergencies to suppliment the na tional epidemic aid fund.” “ther duties: to cooperate in pro- viding hospital facilities; to provide | funds, equipment, aid to medical authorities and technicians when necessary; to cooperate in rehabili tation measures, and to educate Dr. William Hatt gave concrete eared for, citing a case of a sever polio is due to a minute organism {which destroys and injures nerve cells. This in turn deteriorates mus- | cles, causing them to draw up. results in both children and adults attacked by the disease. Dr. Hatt discussed the ways in which the National Foundation work reaches Key West and the Naval hospital in particular. He described treatment at the initia! | onslaught of polio and how it is | necessary to have complete follow- | up care like the stretching of mus cles, the Sister Kenny pack met- hod, the applying of braces through the progressive stages and adapt ed to the growth of children. He mentioned that lookout must be kept for spinal curvature which may develop in certain cases. He emphasized that the physical ther-, apy after the disease has ceased. is. carried on no matter where it | goes, as in case of transfer of a | navy family. The members were \Let The Dimes March On * . | | LIFE SAVER is the Ei 'S fa resp: oO three silver paper dimes running | examples of how a polio patient is | “* is the Hnjrson Infant respirator, « | with the March of Dimes theme ot | months old baby. He explained that | | | | Citizen Staff Photo by Monday, January 28, 1952 THE .. NEWS OF INTEREST TO WOMEN KEY WEST CITIZEN Page 5 PHONE: Citizen Offiee, 1935 with J The answer to whether or not your future can be predicted is largely—Yes! You old’ sceptics you, here is why: You predict it! yourself. . . .in minor ways. You predict what clothes you'll need whenever you pack for visit away from home. You pre- dict your menues whenever you | go to the store for groceries. You always leave a little leeway, of {course because you can change your mind after you see the | prices, but you always buy for meals ahead. You control much of your own future. how- ; ever, that prediction is often a matter of three steps: First, de- ciding what you want; second, seeing what you already have: and third, going out and gettir what you lack. There is a fourth ‘step however, you can’t over- | look; that is, if you can’t find, or can’t afford, what you lack, you go back and revise your de cision about what you want. pint-sized iron lung” being exhibited Dr. William Hatt Me, USN, with navy nurse, Lt. A. Lorraine Santistevan, from the Naval hospital. Looking on are Mrs, Alwyn Smith, chairman of the Officers’ Wives’ Club and Mrs. F. K. Cone, a mer of the organization. Dr. Hatt and Lt. Santistevan addressed the women of the group Friday afternoon at.a luncheon and meeting at Fort Taylor Officers’ Club, outlining the work of national and lécal foundations in the fight aganist infantile para’ The program ‘was presented as paft of the present March of Dimes campaign for polio aid funds. S. Captain And Mrs. David Hunt Sieact Attend Daughter’s Wedding In Capitol Capt. and Mrs. David Hunt Stu-| Peary Hoover and the late Mr. Hoo irt of Washington, D.C. and Key | ver of Washingion is a graduate of West, announce the marriage of: George hington Medical school, heir daughter, sirs. Cooper Light-| class of 1935 bourn, to Dr. William Mitehell Hoo-| He retired from the United Stat ver, of Washington jes Army Medical Coups three mon- | 9. to Mrs. Dorothy L. Eveland, wife The wedding took place on Jan-/ ths ago with the rank of Lt. Colo- | 0 Robert E. Eveland, fireman, U- uary 21 at the Metropolitan Memo-| nel after serving 16 years in active | SN, at the U.S. Naval) Hospital. ‘ial Methodist Church, Nebraska | duty. Three and half years of that} .Eveland, who is based at Green ind New Mexico avenue, N.W.,|time was spent in the South Paci- | Cove Springs, Fla., with the Atlan- Washington fic during World War I. | tic Fleet, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. The bride attended Hood College! Capt. and Mrs. Stuart journeyed | Earl John Eveiand of Route 2, in Frederick, Md., and has visited |to Washington for the ceremony and | Orangeville, renna. Mrs. Eveland Key West many times. | will return shortly to spend the rest |S the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. The groom, son of Mrs. Alice’ of the winter in Key West. | Hamilton E. Lowe of 816 Francis s : i _| , The baby is named Brenda Lee. Dt dint tntn de tind de S$ BIRTHS Banana aaeenaaerraae Girl for Eveland A baby giri weighing 8 Ibs., and one and one-half ozs. was born Jan. Daughter for Patricks and singing waiter Renny Bernard | from the Casa Marina staff. Two | permitted to examine the small re- encores were demanded by the |spirator from the Naval hospital pleased listeners. and its functions were explained in Lt. A. Lorraine Santistevan spoke | full. EVER READY STAR CLUB attending Miss Erme Valdez To Be Sponsored By JayShees As March Of Dimes Queen Miss Exme Valdez, Jayshee spon- ;colm Pinder and Mrs. John Pear- sored candidate for “Miss March of | son would be on the committee in Dimes” was a guest at the recent | charge of arrangements. meeting of the Jayshees. The at- Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Patrick, Jr., 1303 Simonton street, have a baby girl born January 17 at Monroe General hospital. She weighed six pounds, nine and on one half oune- es and has been named Margar- TO HOLD QUILTING BEE An old-fashioned quilting bee will be featured by the Ever Ready Star Club when they meet Wednes- day morning at the Scottish Rite Temple at nine o'clock. Lunch will be served at noon. Mrs. Mary Lowe, head of the or- ganization, asks that those who plan to attend call her at 213 by Tuesday evening at the latest. Harris School Group To Meet Tomorrow Eve Room Representatives of Harris School will meet in the school libra- ry tomorrow nigit at 8 p. m. Chairman, Mrs. Carol Guinette, requests that all members be pre- sent as plans will be discussed for a new project to be undertaken by the organization. GUESTS ENTERTAINED BY MR. AND MRS. SIKES Mr. and Mrs. George W. Sikes, | 1015 Windsor Lane — entertained houseguests recently The visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Damson of> Huntsville, Ala,, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Staub, Jr., from Burke, Va. Blue geese wing toward the salt marshes and mud flats of Louisi- ana, Texas and Mexico in Septem- ber. loming Events MONDAY, JANUARY 28 | Handicraft Class for Officers’ | Wives, Recreation bldg., No. 187 Naval Station, 7:30 p.m. | Meeting, Beta Sigma Phi soro-) ity, San Carlos school, 8 p.m. Meeting, Methodist Men, Wes- ley House, 8 p.m. Meeting, Anchor Lodge No. 182, Scottish Rite Temple, 8 .m. 5 Boy Scout Court of Honor, 7 p.m. and District Committee of Scout- ing, 8 p.m. Lion's Den. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30- Book review, special interest group Officers’ Wives’ club, at Ft. Tayler, 10 a.m. TUESDAY, JANUARY Meeting, United Council of Church Women at Fieming Street Methodist church, 11 a. m. THURSDAY, JANUARY 31 Meeting, Monroe County i tal Woman’s Auxiliary sewing group, at hospital, 2 p.m. Art classes for adults, West Mar- tello Gallery, 8 to 9 p.m. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1— Meeting, Officers’ Club, Fern Chapter No. 21, Order of Eastern Star, at Scottish Rite Temple, 8 p.m. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2— Art classes for children, 2-4 P.m., patio of West Marteilo Gall meeting Monroe; Mrs. J. L. Ivey Reports On Work Of Baptist Union Poinciana Baptist Missionary Un- ion held their reguiar monthly bus- iness and program meeting in the church auditorium on January 10th. The business session was called |to order at 10:45 a.m. by the pre- sident, Mrs. Daniel B. Sharp, with | all officers present. x Community Missions Chairman, Mrs. J.L. Ivey, submitted a re | port of work done by the Society for the Quarter ending December 3ist 36 Institutional prayer services | were held and also.6 cottage pra er meetings accompanied by gifts of food fruit and phonograph re- | cords. 27 Hospital visits were made and 120 magazines given to shut-ins. 3 boxes valued at $75.00 were sent to the Baptist Orphanage. 2 boxes were sent to the Indians. 2 boxes of clothing were sent to i Jugoslavia Baptists. 1 box was sent to Baptist Mis sion in Japan 1 box was sent to a service man Personal Christmas gifts, also fruit candy and fruit cake were giv en to the inmates of the White and Colored Old Folks’ Homes, and all prisoners at thé jail. After reports were made by other committee chairmen the business {session was adjourned for lunch The luncheon was prepared by | Circle No. 1, with Mrs. Joe Sands circle chairman in charge. At 1:15, Mrs. Sharp again called the meeting to order for the regu lar Roval Service Program. The program was presented by Circle No. 2, with Mrs. J.L. Ivey in charge | | who also gave the devotional Others taking part, were Mrs | Ethel Hopper, Mrs. Evangeline | Jaycocks, Mrs. June Evans and | Mrs. Al Haupt Sqecial music was played by a | newly formed trie, composed of | Mrs. Hopper, Mrs. | Haupt. | After the program, the meeting | was closed by a chain of prayer }for the needs of the church and | the community and the people on the prayer calendar Apply To Wed | The following couples have appli Hospi-| ed for marriage license aplications | ton Jr., 31-year-old machinist, ad- | at the office of County Judge Ray j mond R. Lord. | John Franklyn Hendrix, USN land Colleen Joy Lamb: Philip A. Silverio, 612 Olivia street and | Joyce M. Silverio; Ciifton N. Pat- terson, USN and Eva Ruth Willi- ams, Fort Village and Leslie Ed- ward Gibbs, Jr., USN and Doro- By Louise Rogers, 330 Duval st. en } Cherrapunji, India, has 1 1,605.05 inches of rain in two years, Ivey and Mrs. | had when she caught him in lies. She | * Following the business meeting, | et Kathie. tractive brunette is the sixteen! refreshments were served and | year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.| games played. A door prize was/ Girl for Richardsons J.A. Zerbe and is a junior at the | awarded Mrs. Charles Saunders.| Mr. and Mrs, Paul Laurence Dun- Key West high School. All Jayshees | Guest of the evening was Mrs. Mer-| bar Richardson, 913 Terry Lane, aledged her their support. | vin Thompson. are the parents ‘of a daughter, Ra. Tentative plans were made for a| Hostesses at the meeting were| mona Alexandra, born at Monroe card party to be held the latter | Mrs. Everett Sweeting and Mrs. | General hospital | on January 20. cart of February for Jayshees,| Odes McKillip. The baby weighed seven pounds, and their guests. Publicity chairman for the group Peight ounces " $s announced that Mrs. Mal- is Mrs. Betty Collins. 3 Walkers have Son Mr. and Mrs. James Richard Walker Sr., 527 Truman avenue have a new son born January 23. He weighed seven pounds, nine ounces, and has been named James Richards, Jr. ‘Burma To Supply ‘Loads Of Fun’ Cocktail Party Enjoyed At Fort Taylor Officers’ Club Friday A “loads of fun” cocktail party | 11. W.E, Johnson, Lt. (j.g.) J.T. was celebrated Friday evening at) Rigsbee, Lt (j.g) JR Allen, Lt Fort Taylor Officers’ Club in honor 7.) Pal 1 % ‘of staff officers and their ladies. | (I-8:) Palazzola, Lt. (j.g. G.R. Bon Launched by student officers of | Signore, Ensigns Carl Courtwright | UTU, host in charge was Lt. Carl- | W.T. Calton, R.V. Moore, J.B. Dob-| Pye | ory : jton Robertson, more than ably as-|bin, and J.J. Haie; Flight Officer | Rice To India sisted by willing conorts H.B. Smith of Canada The invitation which was the in-! Ch. Gun, and Mrs. H.C. Leimas,| NEW DELHI ()—Burma will Ivention of Lt. (.g.) Palazzola, fol-|Ch, Gun. and Mrs. R.M. Carter, SUEPly India 350,000 tons of rice | lowed ofticial data on purpose, sta-| ¢. ies during 1952, food ministry offi- | purpose ; 3. Ge er a ring |tus, depth, speed, run and other | CU" : ot Gombrell, Guy H.J./ cials said. |tactical features (see. Tuesday's | Bissett, Ch. Torp. A.R. Gresham,| Of the total, 230,000 tons will and R.S. Sawyer, G.M. Siebert, J.W.jcome under a barter deal ‘Card, Jr., D.W. Hogge, and H.E Rowe. Queen Candidate At The Navy Charity Carnival | Conch Chowder for details) done with charged humor Party snaeks accompanied the | codktalls setved"frem 7 to 9:30 | and a community song-fest enliven. led the evening | The guests included Cdr. and market. Mrs. R.M. Farrell, Ledr, and Mrs. [1.G. Cockroft, Lt. and Mrs. J.G./ | Now and Mrs. R.A. Martin, Lt j and N D.E. Rockwell, Jr., and} | Mrs. G.S. Overgaard,-Mrs. Thelma | | Ward Mrs. Anna Loundres, Mrs. Shirley Bredice, Miss Evelyn Law- | | son, Miss Dorothy Raymer, Miss | | Nancy Ross, Miss Betty Buckley, | | Miss Ruby Mason, Miss Martha) | Morris, Miss Janice Ross, Lt. A. } | Lorraine Santistevan of the Naval | ospital | Lt. D.M. Aulick, Lt, RL. Gray ‘Find OutHels | |A Murderer | LOS ANGELES w\—A bride of a | week who says her husband's lies jabout apother woman made her | suspect he was a murderer got the credit from police today for) ‘cracking a month - old strangula- | tion killing. | Officers said Robert L. Penning- | mitted slaying his former common law wife, Mrs. Helen Beitz, 31, in ja jealous rage last Dee 7 or 8. | He then led a party of police | to a shallow grave in a flood-} washed ditch where the body was recovered. Later he was booked on suspicion of murder and jailed. | Pennington’s bride, the former Mrs. Barbara Eras, 29, said her suspicions were aroused last week MRS, CATHERINE POWELL. Administrative department, NAS, Boca Chica, wife of William E. Powell, Naval Ordinance unit, Key West then called police Well,:in case you haven't dis- {covered it already, that is. we'ate here; to help you Tae | your, future for you! We feel) we do it in some-small measure! when we go shopping for you, ~j}and then sit down at the type- ‘writer to tell you all about it. ! x kk | It’s nice to get up in the morfning, but it’s nicer to stay | in bed.” Either way you'll need a clock. . . .and you'll find the reliable electric kind (if you | set the alarm, that is) at the { Western Auto Associates Store. Not only reliable but good looking too! For later on in the morning —bacon and eggs fried on a two-burner Liberty Hot Plate. Oh yes! They have the one- burner kind too. To the mothers of the very} new; It’s no fun to play hide and| seek in the refrigerator with all} those open jars of baby foods. We read about a new slant on the subject the other day. Why not use your muffin pan to keep them all together in a_ single place? It also makes a_ handy tray when you carry several jars together to the nurse x *k * Porch Sittin’ time is almost here again. The cool of evening after a warm busy day, is such a nice time to sit on the porch and chat with friends. Nicer still when you have a prettily furnished porch! We found the answer to that Saturday when we visited the | Gomez Furniture Company | and saw the Oriental Bamboo | Porth Shades and the Peeled | cane furniture. The chairs were | wing backed and straight and | the tables were nice. Durable | 100, and serviceable while be- | | ing décorative. The Bamboo | Shades aren‘t the regular kind but the genuine Oriental that [cording to the tried | wear so well and look well so | long. Sizes start at 3 ft. by 6 ft. x wk February helps “‘set the stage” | for party lovers with Lin coln’s and Washington's Birth- days and Valentine's. Day “yout cues for festive fare. We love to tioned, give parties and go. to them too. | crackers 120,000 as purchases on the open | Here’s some ideas we fourd: To} tablespoon sugar, one-half cup of Shop Hopping AXON —— | fortunate t we a¥e,yand just Pass on t that you think of hink, and ther Your pockets nother Dime a little more. people in this city just put this drive 1 precious spend- y are bit with or your that extra dime too, dollar ional Foundation going year. Each year we are twelve months nearer winning worst diseases. * “ok From the Lobster traps at Provincetown to the Shrimp boats of Key West, came two nice peozle one year. Maida and Joe Lazarovici. your hosts at the Trade Winds Patio Res taurant. Former proprietors of House api the Bei Terrace in Province- to ‘and the Fireside Ina jin New York City. they have fore- sake the cold northland. and) have brought their skill ‘and: their wonderful recipes to Key West for keeps. Aptly aided and abetted by that wonderful chef, William de Loach of San Francisco, | they have made their Patio Restaurant on the corner of Caroline and Duval Sts. the meeting place of gourmets. One sniff of the steaks, chops, chicken, and Seafoods broiling on that outdoor grill on the Patio is enough to drive one from the street right into the Restaurant! We heartily re- commend the Tradewinds to everyone. xk & *& And then there is one line from George Eliot that we would like to pass along: “More help- ful than all wisdom is , one draught of simple human. pity that will not foresake us,” x kok If you aren't looking so good these days, maybe it's because you need glasses, and we know just the place to go! It's the Keys Optical Service over at 423 Simonton St., and Truman L. Amy is the man who dispenses the glasses, Be- sides having the know-how in fitting, those specs really are nice! We saw the new Colora Tura line at Keys Optical and are really beginning to wonder if we haven't been a little stub- born all these years about wearing glasses! Pee Sem There's nothing in the dessert line we think, to equal or sur- pass Key Lime pie. Made ac- and true Key West recipe, it’s ambrosia and nectar, a gift of the Gods. We thought nothing could im- prove it until we ate it with a graham cracker crust. One of the handi-paks that are already done up in -the-box, or if it isn't ec one quarter pound of finely crumpled, one honor Honest Abe, serve'a rustic | melted butter, one half teaspoon lentine's, keep your menu light} —i buffet supper. On Good St. Va-|cinnamon mixed well and patted into the pie tin and baked for and brightly hued. Then on the | about the time it takes to stir the 22nd, serve it Southern style to / filling together Vir- for honor the gentleman from ginia. It’s easy to decorate these parties, so have a wonder- | the ful time! kk * : Cupid’s new calendar is just I full to overflowing these wee at the Beachcomber for a look at the Bride's Table several times a week. The latest newcomer is Miss Teresa Cerey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Carey of started housecleaning yet. Pour in the fill- ing, add the meringue and brown. A fifteen minute operation for world’s best dessert. x & * Donald’s is “‘busy® making Valentines these days. Go in and be one of Donald’s Va- lentines. e Bok That's all for today folks, The nice weather is getting so we think we have a touch of Spring have How fever, but not so bad we 1030 Eaton St. who will be- about you? Cheers, Jaxon— come the bride of Benjamin (Advt.) Lowe on March 7th at the Old meena Stone Church. Both the bride Friction. produced along te and groom are well known iM p,snds of a river due to irregular Key West. Teresa is a graduate — of the Camvent of Mary Benjamin a graduate of Key West High School. Yellow roses and grey leaves on an Ivory background of the { tleton are the fo express our grateful apprecia- lucky bride. To compliment |... 1 his many friends and rela- this, Teresa has chosen Willow~ ti; whose hearts were with us.’ “mere crystal by Heis¢Y- or the sympathetic expressions, | Both are a beautiful place set- the beautiful flowers, and donors of | ting on the Bride's Table @ cars. To the “Guard of Honor’ of the Beachcomber Jewelers end ihe American Legion, to Rev. W. | the Dicksons and this column j Ashworth, and to Lopez Funeral congratulate Miss Carey on het tome choice and her approaching Brother | marriage. ERNEST PEREZ. ! x * * Sisters | Each time this column goes to MRS. OLYMPIA NOTTAGE, |press we take a little time out MRS. EDNA SKIBSTED, to think of those who are. ices MRS. NAOMI SJURSEN 1951, and die of. the streamiqns ities, more slowly than it does in the mid- pment CARD OF THANKS We, the family of our beloved brother Omer Perez, who passed away suddenly Jan. 22, 1952, wish a good many hours you folks can or er you can afford to keep yur battle with one of mankind's | gape pauses the water there to flow | |\Carnival Queen Entry oom ' li lh ax Official U.S. Navy Photo SHIPSHAPE AND READY for the Navy Charity Carnival Queen contest is’ pretty Lor- raine Henry who is sponsored by the Key West Naval Station Ships Department. She is the wife of Peter D. Henry, SN, USN, of the operations division, ships depa Cold Front Moy Up In Florida MIAMI (#—A cold front attended by strong winds and thundershow- |ers moved upon FloridaWday. Rains of an inch or more fell during the night in Per , Lake Tharles, La., Atfarita, ingham and Greenville, S. C., while at New Orleans and Mobile and downpours were around 3 inches, | Small craft warnings were hoist- ed south of Cape Hatteras, N. G., to Melbourne, Fla., on the Atlantic Coast, and from St. Marks to Fort Myers on the Florida West Coast. Forecasters in the Miami Weath- er Bureau said the coldfrent in its passage over Florida today and to- night will be a{tended by thunder- squalls and northwest winds of 20 to 35 miles an four. “Most of the state will. get wind and rain,’ said: the Weather Bu- reau. “There willbe less frontal effect in the southern portion of the peninsula, but that section, includ- ing Miami, has a*good chance for showers.”’ Robins, the early birds of spring, Stay nort wb relativabalgiey The Angel Falls in Eastern Ve- nezuela has a toteb~drop<of 3,212 feet. =e mune Exhibition of Paintings by IRIS BRODY: Larry Karns Stufliio 220 DUVAL ST. ' Jan, 28 to Feb. 10 f et | | | ' | ry