The Key West Citizen Newspaper, March 20, 1952, Page 3

\ DOROTHY RAXMER, Society Editor SOCIETY ... PERSONALS. . ITEMS OF INTEREST TO EVERYONE a Thursday, March 20, 1952 THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Page 3 . NEWS OF INTEREST TO WOMEN PHONE: Citizen Office, 1935 Sends Wirephotos Of President’s Stay In Key West Barbara Payton Saved By 7 9 ° Doctor’s Action NEW YORK (® — The New York Journal American said today that Actress Barbara Payton swallowed sleeping pills after a quarrel with her husband, Actor Fanchct Tone, a few days ago and was saved by “quick action” of a physician. The newspaper said the blonde swallowed the pills “in a fit of frustration and despondency” in a West Side hotel. The story came to light almost simultaneously with a report from Citizen Staff Photo BILL SMITH, ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOGRAPHER, IN CITIZEN OFFICE, TRANSMIT- TING PHOTOS EAGERLY AWAITED BY THE NATION'S DAILIES. Over 100 Rotarians And Guests Enjoy Ladies Night Banquet-Entertainment An exotie orchid was presented to every “Rotary-Ann” who * attended the Rotary Club dinner-dance at the Casa Marina Tuesday night during the 35th Rotary Ladies Night Annual banquet. ver 100 guests were present for the event which was one of the * most enjoyable of the season. A number of visiting Rotarians and their wives joined the local organization in celebrating the’ gala occasion. After a beautifully served dinner, dancing at 11:30 was the order of the night in the patio under the stars to music by Bob McGrew’s orchestra. The asa Marina-staff added to the entertainment and the festivities continued until 1 a.m. ‘Special entertainment —_ was presented by Hank Leeds, local merchant who amused the guests with a witty and informative as- trology talk based on_ birthdays and the signs of the Zodiac. He analyzed almost every member of the audience according to the influence of their’ natal day pigns. During the banquet, Joe Pearl- man, president of the Key West Rotary’ Club. was chief — speaker. He put the banqueteers in ex- cellent humor with his jokes, ‘then turned serious to point out ‘the objectives and ideals of Ro- tary. (See text at end of story). Master of ceremonies was Harold Laubscher. Harvey Sel- lers led the group singing. ‘A bow goes to Chet Cold who was in charge of the arrange- iments and to his committee in- cluding Horace O’Bryant, John Gardner, Harry Baker and Har- old Laubscher. The affair was voted one of the largest and best ever celebrated. «President-elect of the Rota- rians for 1952-53, Neil Knowles, wes introduced. : : A lovely and useful door-prize, a “lazy Susan” server, was given to Mr. and Mrs. Bascom Grooms. Pearlman's address began with a speech of welcome to members, “Rotary Anns” and visiting Ro- tarians. He spoke of the first Ladies Night held in April, 1916, ‘and noted that the annual cele- bration is always looked forward to with anticipation. The ban- quets are dedicated to the fem- inine guests because, he said, “We are really living in @ wom- an’s world,” Pearlman continued, injecting funny anecdotes and apropos jokes to prove his points. One of the best received was a series of questions which em- phasize the influenec of women. Said Pearlman, “When a man is born, people ask, ‘How is the MOTHER?’ Then he = marries, they exclaim, ‘What a lovely BRIDE!’ And when he dies, they inquire, ‘How much did he leave eth serious for the mo- ment, Pearlman complimented the wives of Rotary a who help their husbands in “a tary activities by promoting 3° unite aoe club protars : for clu by projects. He pointed out the basic objective of Rotary: Service. i : ghost emphasizes this one ideal because in & Rotarian it i ss. It is itis a mental, process, altitude of mind which re- of 2 scier ‘sons with action, It is lates per Ideal | on Mothers Club Plan Cake-Candy Sale; Committee Named The regular monthly , business meeting of the Mothers” Club of the Convent of Mary Immaculate | and St. Joseph’s School was held Friday evening at the Convent Auditorium. Mrs. Delio “Cobo, president, presided. Plans were made for a cake and candy sale to be held in the near future. A nominating committee for the election of officers for the coming year was appointed. On the committee are Mrs. Jane Zurhost, Chairman, Mrs. Conly and Mrs. Jerry Sp! Election of officers will held at the April ‘meeting. At the close of the evening's business, a playlet entitled “The Queen of Hearts” was presented by the girls of the seventh and eighth grades of the Convent un- der the direction of Sister’ Cath- erine. It was thoroughly enjoyed by the mothers present. pros ceeaieeataea 2 ROBERT NATHANS GO BACK TO WASHINGTON | Mr, and Mrs. Robert Nathan | and their two-year-old son, Ric ard, returned to Washington, D. C. | by plane yesterday. | Mr. Nathan is an international- ly-known economist, head of the Robert R. Nathan Associat Inc., economic consultants Washington and has been a wi ter resident to Key West sin 1937. The family .is escorting the body of their three-year-old son, John, for burial in Washington. | of { | Thornton Wilder’s iPlay Presented With Pantomime ; By DOROTHY RAYMER Wilder would have been hap- pier, not wilder, if he had seen last night’s production of his one- act play, “The Happy Journey,” presented by the Circle Players at Raul’s.) Pantomime is one of the most difficult arts of the stage, but fin the opening of Thornton Wilers play, it was done with fine pace, concise timing and a minimum of overt gestures. Which is what the director, Maida Lazarovici ordered. The theme is a simple one concerning a middle-class Amer- an family of mother, father and two growing teen-agers who set off on a journey to visit ‘a rel- ative. The one-acter has three seenes. The first one is that of getting ready for the trip with Ma Kirby bustling around like a H. | hen, clucking to her chicks, call- .|ing to the neighbors about di- rections for feeding the pets, and generally fussing in the way har- ried housewives are apt to do. Anna Clare Topmiller was per- fect in the’ role. Young Arthur Noble has the makings of an actor even though he’s still in the first long pants stage. His impish behavior added humor to the situation as he played marbles, aimed an imag- inary bean shooter and read aloud all the signs as the family car moved along on an imagin- y highway. The automobile was merely suggested by four chairs placed in sedan position, but the audience felt as if they were motoring with the Kirby elan. ne Randolph Kirke dis- ed a penchant for the fine details of being a junior-miss: snippy With her younger brother, but showing the budding tenden- cies Of a young girl who is part- The child died suddenly at Mon- roe General hospital, Tuesday, March 18, after a brief illne Funeral arrangements have not been announced. BAND BOOSTERS | TO MEET TONIGHT There will be an important meeting of the Band Boosters | Association at 8 o'clock to- | night at Dillon Hell, Key West High School Annex. All membeys are urged to be | present. | question, ‘What is Rotary, ac- tually?’ because each one has his | own interpretation. They feel it, Jive it, experience it in every} day business and © professional | lives. Actually, it is a world fel- | lowship of bi ess and profes- sional executives banded together in this Ideal of Service. “Rotary has. become, a world- wide institution with its s accepted by men of practically every nationality and of many religious and political _ beliefs. The motivating force of the first Rotary Club was fellowship, andj that has continued to be one of! the basic principles of all Ro- tary Clubs,” he concluded. Pearlman thanked all those best expressed as thoughtfulness | wing aided in making Ladies thers, as basis of <heyen to others as its ex pression,” Pearlman stated. He added, “No two Rotarians would give a like answer to the service and / Night successful and added ‘cial tribute to Mrs. John Gard- ner and Mrs. Curry Moreno who headed the decoration commit-/ tee. | quality child, part-adult, slightly con- fu: sometimes smug, some: | times spunky and beginning to have a mind of her own, Richard Marzak played the harr ed father who has to put up with family spats, tears, sen- timental making-up, back-seat driving, stops for lunch and gas- olene and all the petty annoy- ances of the family man at the wheel of his car and his tribe. Patience, unsung valor and com- ble reserve, chief charac- » were acted with ease. ak was especially good at the pantomime angles. Howard Pitman stepped in as ous neighbor's voices and a ice station man. He made. the bit part pay with a gold touch of professionalism The role of the “married | daughter whose house the journe called for a speck | of emotional acting. Caroline Morrison handied the part — with| grace The one-acter is amusing, | homespun stuff, act what dreams | are made of, but it has a shining} and it is REAL! Subscribe to The Citizen CARD OF THANKS On my own, and on behalf of my daughter, 1 desire to thank’ neigh-| bors. and friends for thoughfulness | expressed by word, deed or flowers | during the illness and following the} recent death of our husband and} father, the late Alfred E. Witto. GERTRUDE and JoANNE WITTO | Los Angeles that Tone has re- vived his divorce suit against the actress. The story, by Cholly Knicker- bocker, said Miss Payton and Tone had been together here in a recon- ciliation attempt that “almost ended in a tragedy.” It said they got into another of “their drag out fights” in a fash- ionable, unidentified hostelry. “Barbara suddenly tore the phone from the wall and swung it at Tone’s head,”’ the story said. “Tone, who evidently has learned a thing or two since he took a beating at the hands of Actor Tom Neal over Barbara’s affections, ducked.” It said Miss Payton then swal- lowed the pills and that Tone, in alarm, called for a doctor. “While the physician was on his way, Barbara was kept from going into eternal slumber by being forced to gulp steaming black cof- fee,” the story said. “The physician arrived and Bar- bara was saved.” The newspaper said that after the 25-year-old actress recovered sufficiently she flew to Hollywood, “probably to tell the whole sad story to Neal, 32. Franchot, 45, remained behind because of tele- vision commitments.” County Medical Swriety Honors |Dr. Fetterman Dr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Fetter- man of Cleveland, Ohio, were honored at a dinner party given last night at the Fort Taylor Of- ficers’ Club by members of the Monroe County Medical Society. Dr. Fetterman, noted psychia- trist, will speak ‘at tonight's ‘corm- bined meeting of the County Medical Society and the Naval Hospital medical staff, uests at the dinner besides Dr. and Mrs, Fetterman, includ- ed: Capt. Bruce Bradley, com- manding officer of the U. S. Naval Hospital, and Mrs. Brad- ley; Dr. T. Kirk, Wing Com- mander, RCAF; Dr. and Mrs. Ward Cooper, Jr., Dr. August S. Yochem, Jr., Dr. J. Megna, Dr. Herman K. Moore, Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Herz and Dr. Fernandez, resident physician at the Monroe General Hospital. Mrs. John Dolan Is Hostess At Bridge Party Mrs. John H. Dolan entertained with a dessert-bridge party last night at her home, 2107 Staples avenue. : Prizes were awarded to high seorer, Mrs. Carl Davis, and to low scorer, Mrs. Robet Gustafson. Other guests present included: Mrs. Karl Kunz, Mrs. Robert L. J. Long, Mrs. Gregory Bell, Mrs. Ro- bert Murrill and Ms. Robert H. Blount. Pope Gregory XIII in 1582 or- dered that October 4 be followed by October 15 in order to adjust the inaccuracy of the Julian ca- lendar. Coming Events THURSDAY, MARCH 20— aduits, Wes Meeting, Monroe County Hospi- tal Woman’s Aux Sewing Sroup, at hospital, 2 p.m. Meeting, Eiks Lodge, at club- p.m. Meeting, V.F.W. Post No. 3911, VFW Home, 8 p.m. VX-1 Offic Wives’ lunch- eon, cocktails at 1 p.m. Meeting, Martha Linda Franks Circle of WMU, First Bap- tist church, 10 am. Meeting, Jay Shees, clubhouse, 7:30 p.m. Charity Fun Nite, sponsored by B’Nai Zion, Casa Marina, 9 p.m. Play, Harr:s School, “Snow White and Seven Dwarfs” 8 p.m. Junior Variety Show, Key West High School, 8 p.m. Art show, West Martello Gal- lery, Elvira B. Reilly, through March 30, 1 to 5 p. m. FRIDAY, MARCH 2i— Meeting, Key West Amateur Radio Club, National Guard Armory, 7:30 p. m. Meeting, Triangle Club of Pythian Sisters, 7:30 p: m. Meeting, Shrine Club, Benny’s ; Cafeteria, 7:30 p. m. Meeting, Knights of Pythias, Pythian Hall, 728 Fleming St., 8 p.m. Meeting, Alcoholics mous, First Church, 8 p. m. SATURDAY, MARCH 22— Art classes for children, 2 to 4 P.m., patio of West Martello Gallery, County Beach, SUNDAY, MARCH’ 23 Fashion Show at the Key Wester Pool, 4 p.m. Sponsored by Be- ta Sigma Phi. MONDAY, MARCH 24— Handicraft special interest group, Officers’ Wives, at Qtrs. R-2, Naval Station, 7:30 p.m. Meeting, Beta Sigma Phi soro- rity, San Carlos school, 8 p.m. Meeting, Methodist Men, Wesley House, 8 p.m. Meeting, Anchor Lodge No. 182, Scottish Rite Teniple, 8 p.m. TUESDAY, MARCH 25— Handicraft special interest group, Officers’ Wives’, Qtrs. R-1, Naval Station, 1:30 p.m. Meeting, Civil Air Patrol, Ameri- can Legion Home, Stock Island, 8 p.m. Dinner meeting, Kiwanis Club, Logun’s Beach Patio restau- rant, 6:45 p.m. Meeting, .V.2.W. “Ladies. Auxili- afy, Post Home on Elizabeth st., 8 p.m. Meeting, Order of DeMolay Boys, Scottish Rite Temple, 7:30 p. m. Meeting, Sparkling Waters Rebe- kah Lodge No. 14, Knights of Pythias Hall on Fleming st., 8 p.m. Meeting, Young Adult Fellow- ship, First Methodist Church, annex, 8 p.m. Meeting, Ever Ready Star Club, 3 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26— Ladies Day Golf Tourament, K. W. Golf Course, 9 a.m. Meeting, Junior Ch, Commerce, Jaycees Anony- Presbyterian 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, Bldg. 178, N. S., 10:30 a.m. SubRon Four Officers party in honor of Admiral S. S. Murray, Fty Taylor, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 plus minstrel show. Wives, Casa Marina, 12:30 p.m. Dessert‘vridge party, Airship Devron Eleven Officers’ Wives Club, Aeropalms, 1 p.m. Meeting, Scottish Rite Bodies, Scottish Rite Tempel, 8 p.m. Meeting, American Legion, Ar- thur Sawyer Post No. 28, Post Home, 8 p.m. Meeting, Junior Debs, Woman's club, 7:30 p.m. ‘ Book review, special interest group, Ft. Taylor, 10 a.m. Light as a Feather Raffia Comfortable and pretty to wear Or caLiFoneia LISAN 504 SOUTHARD ST. Tn natural color, easy to match your ensemble. Sizes 4% to 9 and AAAA to B SOLD EXCLUSIVELY AT Long wearing with a genuine leather sole and leather lined which insures a comfortable fit. SHOES OPP. BUS STATION 3-9 pan. | | PRE-PRESS ae (Continued From Page One) | AP writer was not caught napping! when the question barrage actually began. ‘ The pseude-relaxed mood was re-; flected in most of the wearing ap- parel worn by the group, including | the quiet tone of President Tru-} man’s ensemble. The Chief Execu- | tive was attired ina pinstripe | corded tropical wear suit with a blue and white striped open-throat | shirt, white socks and shoes, and a plain white handkerchief tucked | in the breastpocket. He carried a_ hooktop cane. The reserved tone | was in contrast to last fall's con-} ference style at which he wore) figured sport shirts. Though the} colors weren't sharp, the question: and answers were, and the Pres: dent. stood all the way through the | battery of queries, chiefly con-| verning whether or not he would tun for office and whether or not he would, release General Eisen- hower in time for a campaign. (See Susan McAvoy’s story for the], outcome). Most of the news, radio men and photographers wore jackets or not- so-brilliant sport shirts. One ex- ception was Secret Service man, Jerry Bates, who donned his favorite gaudy print with Pacific Islands ‘and PAA clipper planes zoaming over the material. It’s) a momento of the trip with the) Presidential Party to Wake Island, Wide-awake too, were the radio engineers in checks, pine-cone ex- Plosion patterned shirts. Closest competition for dazzling plumage were the Secret Service men. Navy officials including Capt. C. C, Adell, commanding officer of the Naval Station, Lt. Comdr. J. R Foresman of the OPI office, Cap- tain Ed Miller of the Presidential yacht, “The Williamsburg,” and his staff, appeared in immaculate khaki uniforms, as did Major Charles D. Barrett of the USMC. Merriman Smith, United Press, was reserved in a white shirt, with plain dark tie. But he showed flash in parrying Presidential answer with keen questions. Commentator Elmer Davis in a steel-gray busi- ness suit put a little steel in his remark and got the laugh of the morning when he followed. Susan McAvoy’s question, “Will you re- turn next fall?”’ with “Mr. Presi- dent, will you be here next spring?” The feminine contingent dotted the scene with color. Blonde Mrs.) Ruth Montgomery, New York | Daily News writer wore a black | and white print and costume jewel- ry. Mrs. McAvoy of The Citizen staff put on her best purple skirt, new piquet blouse and even went in for high-heels. Mrs. Blount wore a swirling green skirt and fancy lace blouse. I left my} seragpe at home but donned a Mex- | ican embroidered frock. The cacti design on it was apropos of the a questions of the “Spike for And to top the entire array, Ma- jor Cy Minton of the Independence crew sported a jaunty cap with a red bandana covering. That brought the bright note in- to the running. And that goes for thhe $64 question ... “Will Tru- man run?” At least, he's not stand- ing still! C.D.A. Conducts Initiation Of New Members The Catholic America, Court the Sea 634, held ance of St. Patrick's Day. Mae Fredetti. trinimed the hall “Martyr” means literally ‘‘wit- ness” and acquired its present con- notation of “‘one who dies for a cause” when many early Chris- tians testified to the truth of their convictions by their deaths. Entebbe is the capital of the | British Uganda protectorate. LOW DAILY RATES Beautiful rooms. Private baths and showers. | Ample Parking, FREE Special Rates to Service Men , HOTEL SEMINOLE 35S.E.8thST. | One Block West, off Rovte 1 | MIAMI, FLORIDA Beach & Sportswear, MEN'S WEAR — 30% SOME FINE IMPORTS STREET SCENE... — Daughters of Mary Star of initiation of new members on Monday, March 17 at St. Ann’s Hall, in observ- The induction was conducted by Mrs. Herman Gordon, Grand Regent, with officers and the degree team. The ceremony was” ably performed. The following candidates received were: Mrs. | Marion Foh, Mrs. Stasia Foley, Mrs. Ida D. Fredetti, Mrs. Kath- erine E. Lane and Mrs. Edna- The decorating committee, who’ in the colors of the Court and a profusion of roses, Queen Ann lace and fern, LILI SHOP CONTINUED CLOSE OUT UP TO 50% REDUCTION Cotton Casuals Afternoon, Evening Dresses, Jewelry & Bags MEN'S SHOP off CASA MARINA HOTEL AND UNSEEN were Mrs. A. Ellsworth and Mrs. Tessie Judge. ‘ Mrs. Tevesa Martinez and Mrs. Pauline Pinder, of ‘the ‘refresh- ment committee, served delecta- ble sandwiches, hors ~ d'oeuvres, cake and ice-cream. The motif of the day was carried out in the large cake which was) ‘topped with green icing, a h sham- rock, and inseribed, come New C.D.A. Members." ° Irish songs and dancing: were enjoyed by all those who at- tended. ; Inspired colors, inspired styling, could you ask for moré? Yes, more Buskens!