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| authentic Roman Tile ‘print “with glamorous Gibson} sleeves. | Women’s General Hospital uses_ the Ree |; aon ! most becorhing with her blonde perfeeti shoulder’ ‘stole: ' SOCIETY .. UOROTHY RAYMER, Society Editor Preview Of Spring-Summer Dresses Displayed In Casa A preview of spring and summer fashions which will be avail- able in Key West at Beldner’s Marina’ in the series of shows presented by the Personality Studio | ‘ Co-directors | ity and Laura O’Banion |supervised the | modéls, most of them wi Joan Bernreuter of thi showing of Mel Warshaw originals Warshaw, visiting style experts Predicted that fringe will be a leading trim for the season, even in-sportswear and that the tropi- cal influence as seen in Key West was of national impact. Junior Miss, Andrea Conniff, opened the show with attractive sports toggery for the younger eneration. She is the vivacious Sumter of Mr. and Mrs, Emmett | anniff and her father is man ager of the hotel which spon sors.the style parades as a fea- ture of entertainment. j Among the promenaders were | Mrs. C. B, Stafford who wore simple halter dress of _birdse: Pique combined with red check- éd gingham, then in contrast, ap- pearing’ in a more formal »~ n of molded design in broadcloth dressed up with rhinestone stud-| ‘braid edging. Mrs. John G. ld looked = striking in an| metallic ( Mps.. Ray’ Wiggins . looked her charming ‘self in. a cotton-'| shirred, gorgette combined ‘with “birdéeye pique: and also. in a frock with’ an overskirt f print over a basic black with a vest which gave the ares; a giit.jook. Her tea dress was le on sweet, simple lines with rhinestone sparkle in the Mrs. Alfred Reichel whos ¢lssic beauty enhances anything she wears, modeled a gown of a new, exciting fabric, cotten en- dowed with the characteristics of ‘silk. It was'a white strapless selection with stole. She showed | a‘dress made of fabric called heirléom document,” adapted frém the old-fashioned quilt ma-!| terial ‘-of great grandmother's | »Miss\,Glendora Sawyer, Key West lovely, also displayed a re- vival of the charm of yesteryear | ina gown with an Empire bust- line and a crosslet effect in lus- trols Egyptian broadcloth with contrasting floral pattern. tet “Another modified version of the-Empire style was shown by prétty June Yat in a junior style, of eyelet em! andere a | jacket. Pert and smart was the gasual shirtwist blouse and the y denim skirt with white ac- 8. Blonde beauty, Joan Lastres exhibited a startling block print of. waffle pigue in a morning dress with jumper effect. Equally ftesh as'a spring day was the em- bossed clokay frock with wing slééves: Another gown with tmagic was the Aladdin's lamp print with shades touched with nietallic sheen, : “Mrs.Robert Youmans, wife of | a young Key West attorney drew applause in a Warshaw exclusive white bodice and flowered skirt. Her brunette vividness Was pointed up in a “quiltuff” material frock inspired by a oboe kimona. irs. W. H. McCaughey also shoWed the quiltuff fabric in a luscious ice cream shade of soft ftaspberry with princess lines to match her regal charm. High fashion shade» of purple was jon’ in a dress with a one «Mrs. James’ Clare, stunning | brunette, was ‘spectacular in a Harlequin gown with red chiffon threaded in cleverly designed loops. Equally dramatic was her gown in silver with side-drape. Ramona Stampfel was de- lightful in a broadcloth afternoon | frock considered a “must” for a smart wardrobe. It's a sun- dress but with the dignified ap- pearance of a “city” dress, and wonderful for shopping in warm climates. Another unusual style was her afterdinner coatdress of black taffeta with pink-blush silk in the flying panfers. The Casa Marina dance team of Bert and Happy Hayes enter- tained with verve and expert! craftmanship in their dancing at! intermission. “Slicking Up” For Truman: Fascinates Sightseers | Mr. ahd Mrs, Harold Akers of | Rockwell City, Towa have been | making a sightseeing visit to Key) West. Mr. Akers said that he was | and | was fascinated with the ma rin) which the people of the island city are slicking things up for the com- ing of President Truman. Wisconsin Couple Enjoy Vacationland Attractions | Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Coutts of | Delavan, Wisc., are vacationing im | Key West. ‘The Couttses plan to) take advantage of all the winter vacation features of the nations’ of naval cot | Carnival ton birdseye pique with bolero | $1,990, to aid in carrying out the years. J * They feature vocal quintettes, so- |prano solos, . pi . pr Other instruments “utilized! Marina Parade was shown recently at the Casa officers here. as a “hot off the griddle” selection. ke Today’s Birthday ALTHEA LOUISE BROUGH, born March 11, 1923, in Okla- homa City, daughter of a whole- sale grocer. This brilliant tennis ;Player was women’s _ singles champion of the U. S. in 1947, runner-up in ‘48, shared the women’s doubles championship from "42 through ‘50 and the mixed doubles in ‘42, and '47/} through '49. A girlhood athlete, | she started training in tennis under Dick Skeen when she was 14. Hospital Group Presents Report Of Expenditures | In order to give the citizens of Monroe County an idea «° how the Auxiliary of | Monroe earned by its money raising pro- jects, the following financial report is given below! by. the auxiliary treasurer, Mrs. U. J: Delgado. ‘The: expenditures listed telow cover the largest amcants since the Auxiliary was organized in 1945. New furniture, upholstery, drapes and venetian blinds—$1,- 76.78. Favors for patient's trays and ho- liday decorations—$141.54 Help for the indigent by Family Service Committee—$3,031.52 Blood purchased for indigent pa- tients—$389.00 Material, thread and tape for sewing committee—$152,49 Landscaping—$194.75 _Books and magazine subscrip- tions purchases (in addition to do- nations )—$24.46 Stryker Cast Cutter—$860.00 Electrccardiograph and table— $2,500.00 Portable X-Ray—$715.00 Oxygen Tent—$125.00 Gemco Thermatic Drainage Pump—$100.00 Part payment on Binocular Mi-|to the people.” croscope, From. the. 1951..Navy Charity the auxiliary received organization’s work. The proceeds from the Charity Ball sponsorel by Monroe General Hospital next Sat- urday evening at the Casa Marina will help carry on the activities of the Women’s Auxiliary. Special Program | By Quintette To Feature Variety The Eppley Sisters Gospel Quin- tette will present a special pro- gram March 15 at 7:30 p. m., at the Harris School on Southard st. The musical numbers are a real treat for the community, unique and different. Rated one of the best programs of its kind, the five sisters are well known for their ccacert tours as well as appear- ances in church for the past seven vibraharp; violin, electric guitar, saxophone, cathedral chimes and acordians. Presidential Press Feted With Party tainment. spearheaded the movement as she The “Th In The Round” is new in the*fact that’it was first introduced in the United States in 1932, but is actually as old as man. Primitive men, sitting in a circle, who, each in his turn rose and gave an account of a battle or a hunt, were unconsciously using the central stage idea. The ancient Greeks built huge amphitheatres in which they put on _ elaborate pageants with the same method. Centuries later, the theatre re- | treated behind footlights on a with- drawn stage. During the Elizabe- tian era, audiences were presented with well-written and produced plays with the audience seated on three sides of the stage. The Circle Players combine all that has been brought forth in the theatre to present modern plays acted in the tradition of Drury Lane but utilizing the seating ar- rangements of the Greek theatre and the intimacy of the tribal cir- cle. - ‘The oats forthe first three plays have been announced. In Noel Co- wi HP Mbe able bik spfokel ac Wat ler, Robert Youmans, James Mc- ‘Laughtin,, Alice Bredim, Hugh Bred- in, Edmund Giesebert,: Martin Tal- cott, Charles Hastings ,and’ Anna Clare Topmiller, In the one-act play by Tennessee Williams, “The Last of My Solid Gold Watches,” the actors are Jo- At Casa Marina Representatives of the Presiden- tial press were feted Saturda: from 5:30 te 8 p.m. at the Ci Mairna hotel by owner Max M morstein with a cocktail party. The gathering was enjoyed by the news- men and other members of the White House group. Snacks were served along with | the drinks and entertainment pro- vided by the hotel's manager, Em- mett Conniff and versatile mem- bers of the Presidential Press. Representatives of the various news services, newspapers, maga- zines, photo services, broadcasting companies and TV companies as well as men of National Airlines were present with the crew of the Independence, the president's plane. Discuss Hospital Charity Ball Final plans will be made for the Hospital Charity Ball at the regular meeting of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Monroe General Hospital to be held at 3 o'clock tomerrow afternoon at the hos-/ pital The ball will be held Saturday southernmost city that they can |night, March 15, at the Casa Ma- during their week's stay here. They |rina. report that they are having a won- derful time. All members are urged to at- tend tomorrow's meeting. seph Lazarovici, Bishop Jones and Jere Shader. Thornton Wildet’s “The Happy Journey,” has a cast composed of Richard Marzak, Anna Clare Top- miller, Caroline Randolph Kirke, Howard Pitman, son and Arthur Noble. The trio of one-act plays will be presented at the Arena Theatre at Raul's on the south side of Roose- velt Boulevard, the week of March 17 beginning at 9:45 p.m. Bob Thielen Portrait Part Of “Kind Lady” Set Many persons in last night's dis- tinguished first-night audience at the Key West Players ‘Kind Lady’ production noticed something fami- liar about the large painting on the stage set that replaced Mrs. Elvira Reilly's copy of an El Gre- co portrait of .a cardinal. This painting ‘was not mentioned on the m. It should have been familiar to many there. It was a portrait of the well-known writer, B. P. Thie- len. The painting, done with a Mar- | tha’s Vineyard background, was made several years ago by a Mrs. Max Eastman, also known as an artist by her maiden name Eliena The prominent _Eastmans, who have frequently visited in Key West; are neighbors of the Thie- Arena Theater At Raul’s To Open ' March 17 With Three One-Act Plays “Theater In The Round” is now in the offering to Key West theater goers, Opening night less than a week away, the Circle Play- | ers have made centrai stageing a reality as a new media of enter- The group was organized by Maida Lazarovici who * Caroline Morri- _ PERSONALS ... NEWS OF INTER ITEMS OF INTEREST TO EVERYONE TROPICAL FASHIONS as well as new fabrics perfect for the tropic ties from the Personality Studio who moceied what's right to wear this season are, left to right: Mrs. C. B. Stafford,’Mrs. Ramona Stampfl and Mr: expresses it, “returning the theater Screen Tour Film To Show Contrast In Local Scenes | Thursday's Audubon Screen Tour Promises to be of unusual public interest in that the audience will see a tremendous contrast between the local'gcene and the color movie film_of:the New England Coast:as presented by Carl W. Bucheister; vice president of the National Au- dubon Society at Key West High School at eight o'clock that even- ing. Entitled “Wilglife Down East” Bucheister's exe@lent motion pic- ture and stimvijating lecture will portray the storySof fish, crusta- ceans, amphibiaks, terns, gulls, cormorants, guillemots, auks, and porcupine, mink: and white-tailed deer, From Hartor Seals to petrels, ‘ this picture catches the story of na- ture on the New England Coast. Mr. Bucheister, a nationally known figure in nature circles, was | graduated from Johns Hopkins Un- | jarexanty, in 1923. For thirteen years | he conducted his own boy’s camp | | where the study of natural history i was particularly ‘emphasized. Pop- ular with children, as well as adults, he will provide an elemen- tary school children’s matinee at Truman School at two o’clock on Thursday. City Attorney To | Build Blvd. Home | City Building Inspector Ralph | Russell reported today the issu ance of permits ¢or the construc tion of three new CBS residen ces. They included one to City | Attorney Ignatius Lester, who is planing construction of a $10,- 000 home on the corner of Ave- nue E and Roosevelt Boule- vard. P bec bull obtained a jpermit for the construction of ta CBS on Laird street and Jack Weech was given permission for an $8,000 residential structure at’ 11022 Georgia street. t Other permits given included |The Stutz Hotel at 440 Fleming |street, repairs $500; Jerry Al- !bury of 403 Amelia street, re- | pairs, $300 and Leonard Sawyer, |521 Grinnell street, repairs | | $150. ‘| | they live in Martha's Vineyard. ‘Of course,” says Mrs. Thielen,” |Bob’s hair and mustache were | much darker when the portrait} was painted, otherwise it's won- | derful of bim.” | Those who haven't seen the play, | or first-nighters who plan to gc) |Key West Beauties Model At Casa Marina Joan Lastres. Tuesday. March 11, 1952 THE KEY WEST CITIZEN EST TO WOMEN PHONE: Citizen Office, 1935 were featured at the recent fashion show at the Casa Marina patio. The local beau- Miss June Yates, Mrs. James ‘H. Clare, Mrs. John G. Fifield, Modern Design Is Featured By Whi House Camerama@ Modern design has caught up with the nation’s newshawks and J. D. McAndrews, manager of the La Concha Hotel did a fast double take Thursday when he learned that George Schmidt, Te- levision-News ‘cameraman with whom he was takling to on the S. Highway} in the vicinity of Fort Lauderdale instead of mak- ing his call from a quiet phone booth. i seems that Schmidt, whe waa ‘en-route to Key West to co- "| both: the, work: of ‘prepa ver. the arrival in Key: West for: thé television new: has radio-telephone in ‘hig’ car and: merely called the Miami: Opera- tor transferred the call ‘to the local hotelman. f McAndrews reported the fecep-.. tion fine and said that later ‘in: the day he received thri such calls from newsmen want- ing reservations. 5 Customs Man Will Talk To Exchange Mr, Roy Alderman,,. Deputy U. S. Customs Collector will be the guest speaker at the next regular Tunchéon ‘meeting of the Key West Exchange Club on | Wednesday, it was announced by Ji M. Fernandez, Jr., vice-presi- dent and program chairman of the organization. Mr. Alderman the functions of toms Service. will speak on the U. S. Cus- Hunter Attends District Meeting Of interest to autome own- ers in this city is the ne that Dick Hunter of Dick’s Tire Ser vice attended the meeting of the U. S. Royal Distributors of the South Eastern District in Jacksonville last Thursday and Friday The purpose of this meeting was to introduce to the dealers an entirely new U. S. Royal Tire that is to go on sale nationwide on March 13th, Woman Arrested On Four Counts . Terry O’Brien of the Seaplane Base ran afoul of the law yes- terday following an automobile accident on Roosevelt Boulevard when she was arrested on charges of reckless driving. hav- ing an accident, no drivers li- cense and disorderly conduct. She was driving a car owned by Benito Narcisa when it left appearance in City Court. pass Toolmer Fish Market;’ and nk Bentley. Charlie's. Market Cerebral Paley. Group Will wate hrimp-Enchilado Supper On Beach “s A genuine Key. West shrimp enchilado supper, with all the food donated by Key West citizens, will be served at the Monroe County Beach from’ 6 to 9 o'clock Friday’ night by the Cerebral Palsy Association. Says a representative of the association, “If the weather man cooperates as.well as the local merchants have done. the- Cerebral Palsy ‘Association dinner will be a big success,” “All proceeds. from: purehiage: of x. these: enchikidos will go tothe alinie’ of the Monroé ‘County Ce- tebral Palsy‘ and Crippled Chil- | dten’s. -Association. The group tigpes they” will make endugh mongy at the dinner td opténiithe loney*Brothers’ Bakery, and Pe- vez Bakery. Coffee has been donated by the Star Coffee Mil and Triumph Coffee Mill and the sugar is being contributed by the Gulfstream Food Store, The plates and spoons are the gift . Ramos and Company; the cigs ‘are the donation of Ber- nie py; and the forks will be gitén by) Chappell’s Variety Store’ Desserts’ ave also being jp-{ given. *% ith,| In addition to a complete sup- per at a dollar for, adults and fifty cents for children, there will be music and door prizes. Of course, there will be the add- ’s Cafeteria is » lades “and . the sei ich, givestt that ininttal oF. Shrimp for reé will be donated by, son Enterprises; Mrs, Tom,; o&.Simonton Street is contribut- ing the vegetables; Kéy- West Provision, the tomato paste, andjed.attraction of having dinner tomatoes; and Fausto’s F\ Pa-| under the palm trees by the light lace, the rice. Accom} gz the |of a Key West moon. main dish will be Cuban *bread| In case of rain, the supper Ma- | will be held at the NCCS club. Associated Press Correspondent . : Vaccaro To Address Officers’ Wives Ernest B. (Tony) Vaccaro, White House correspondent for the | Associated Press, now making his 11th trip to Key West with Presi- |-dent-Truman. will speak-at the, Officers’. Wives-Club.luncheon meet- ing Friday, March 14,|at the Ft.’ Taylo? Officers" Club. The veteran (4 re will be the guest of the Nava ‘ s CAP Sets Drill eae Competition Station wives, who are hostesses | A weiner roast was held las! for the meeting. \Thursday night in lieu of the from the Molina Bakéfty, Tony Vaccaro is a Southerner, having been a reporter for the Memphis Commercial Appeal be- | fore joining (4) in 1929. He covered the : legislature at Nashville in his 1 | TUESDAY, Teanessee | gular Civil Air Patrol Cadet] Pythian ;| vestigating Committee and in | first (4) assignment. He returned to Memphis as (4) correspondent | in 1931 and was transferred to} | Washington, D. C,, in 1938. He} covered Harry S. Truman, before he became President, ‘both in the} hearings of the Truman War In-} | Truman's 1944 Vice Presidential | | campaign. | ‘When Franklin D. Roosevelt died April 12, 1945, Tony was }covering Truman as Vice-Presi- | dent. When Truman wept to the/ | White House, ‘so did Tony. | Reservations may be made by j cub prior to 6 o'clock Wednes:| ‘day night, February 27. A baby j sitter will be at the Club, and | the Navy Nursery will be open DEATH | POSOCCCCCELOCEECLEOOOEe WILLIAM ALTON DISBURY | William Alton Disbury, 46, | i yesterday afterncon efter Funeral services under the direction of the Lopez Funeral | again, should notice that Bob Thie-! the road and struck a tree. She|Home will be announced. later. jen is sort of an inanimate mem- was released on bond of $150 for lens during the summertime, when ber of the “Kind Gady's cast. | Survivors, one brother, Gor- don S. Disbury. : i : Wing competition. will go. | telephoning Ft. Taylor Officers’ rae br Socka aak © volun- Officers’ Wives, at. their pictures taken and {meeting at the Monroe County Beach. Commandant of Cadets} Meeting, Lt. Shepherd and Sr. Public In- formation Officer Lt. Zitter were also present at the party. : Sunday, there was drill at the airport. A letter was received from Miami {requesting the names of the Cadets who are | planning to enter the Wing Dritl The tourney will competition. Coming Events MARCH 11— Dinnét’ meeting, Kiwanjs Club, | Logun’s Beach Patio restau- rant, 6:45 p.nt.-~ f » Circle-One, Women of home of Mrs»James Looper, 1327 Von Phister’Street, 8 p.m. Meeting, Truman PTA Father's Program, at schoel, 7:45 p. m Meeting, Young Adult Fellowshir of First Metohidst Church, an. nex, 8 p.m. Meeting, Sparkling Waters Rebe- kah Lodge No. 14, Knights of Pythias Hall, 7:30 p. m. Meeting, Order of DeMolay Boys, Scottish Rite. Temple, 7:30 p.m. Meeting, . Harris“ Séhool PTA, school, 8 p.m. ; Meeting, Southernmost Pistol ; and Rifle Club, Legion Home, | 8 p.. m. Meeting, DeMolay Mothers’ Cir- cle, roof garden Scottish Rite Temple, 7:30 p.m. Handicraft special interest group, Officers’ Wives’, Qtrs. R-1, Naval Station, 1:30 p.m, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12— | Ladies Day Golf Tourament, K. W. Golf Course, 9 a.m. Meeting, Junior Ch. Commerce, clubhouse, 8 p.m. Key West Duplicate Bridge As- sociation, Coral Room, Over- )} _ Seas hotel, 7:45 p,m, | Meeting, Island City Navy. Wives Club No. 88, ) 178, N, S., 10:30 a.m, Meeting, Junior Debs, Woman's Club auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Meeting, America gion, Art- hur Sieyee Fat he 28, Post Home, 8 p.m, Meeting, Scottish Rite Bodies, Scottish Rite Temple, 8 p.m. ZX-11 Officers’ Wives Club busi- ness meeting, and coffee, Ft. Taylor, 10 a.m.» Luncheon, Fleet Group Officers’ Wives’ Club, at Echo- asis, noon. “3 Meeting, Monroe General Hospi- tal Auxiliary, at hospital, 3 p.m. Meeting, Monroe Council of Par- ent Teacher tion, Lu- theran Church, Flagler ave., 1:15, FAWTU Officers’. Wives club, coffee, Aeropalms, 10 to 12 a. m. ‘ THURSDAY, MARCH 13 Lecture, Audubon ‘Society, Key ~ High Schogl Auditorium, p. m. Meeting, V.F.W. Ladies Auxili- pei ir Home on Elizabeth st, 8pm. Luncheon Rotary 12:15 p.m. : Art classes for adults, West Martello Gallery; 8-9 p.m. Meeting, Monroe County Hospi- tal Woman's Aux. Sewing group, at 1, 2 p.m. p.m. Meeting, Dr. Felix Varela Lodge No. 64, 919 Elizabeth st., 8 p. m. Meeting, Ladies Aux. V.F.W. Post 3911 ,VFW , 8 pm. , dJaycees clubhouse, 7:30 pim. Meeting, Busy Bee Club, 8 p.m. Meeting, Gray Ladies corps, 10 a.m. Meeting, Room Representatives Jr. Sr. H. 8. » at school, 8 p.ta. { ‘ Meeting, Key West Art and His- torical Society, West Martello Gallery, 8:30 p.m. Meeting, Ladies Aux. Fleet Re- serve Ass ib rooms, 8:30 p.m. FRIDAY, MARCH 14— Meeting, Mothers) Club of CMI and St. Joseph's Schools, at Con¥ent auditor. ium, Hage ra Chitihe Meeting, Fern r, No. 2i, Order of Eastern: Star, Scot- tish Rite Temple, 8 p.m. Meeting, Officers’: Wives’ Club luncheon meeting, Ft. Tay- lor, noon. Meeting, Knights~of Pythias, Hall, Flemirig Alcoholics Anony- mous, — First. -Presbyterian Church, 8 p. mi °! SATURDAY, MARCH .15— Spiritual singing program by Ep- nley sisters Gospel at Harris Elementary School, 7:30 p. m. 4 Art classes for children, 2-4 p.m. patio of West Mertello Gallery. St. 8 pan. be held in about three weeks in| SUNDAY, MARCH 16—~ Orlando and the Cadets are an- ticipating int@sive drill in the] | forthcoming weeks. The team that wings the State the International. meet. A group of members teered to serve on the recreation committee. At Sunday's meeting ag a Ee all of the Cadets in uniform had after drill a staff meeting was by Lt. Shepherd. HE HENRY CONDITS ENTERTAIN VISITORS Mrs. Edw. Moelhman of nd ie te, Ind. is visiting Mr. and 3 Henry Condit of Key West. Moelhman expects to stay about two weeks in the city. Tijuana and Mexicali are in Mex- ico’s Lower California. Reception and art preview for work. of 4 to 9 p. m. at West Ma: Naval Station, 7:30 ‘Waa No. Knights of called Fleming creat, 448 Pp. m. Art show, West Martello Gal- lery, Elvira Reilly, | March 23, 1 to 5 psm. daily. Meeting, Juvenile ; Council, Clinie Bidg., 8 p. re. Me- Meeting, W.S.C.S. of* Le iy Me nex, 7:30 p. Tse Meeting, Women “Gf the First 1 8pm Elizabeth Paylor Cir- cle of WMU, Baptist church, annex, 3-pem. LALA ALLL MIE OO TTT Bt IME

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