The Key West Citizen Newspaper, March 29, 1952, Page 5

SOCIETY ... PERSONALS ... NEWS OF-INTEREST TO WOMEN WOROTHY RAYMER, Society Editor Mrs. Robert Snidow Entertains Distinguished Guests At Party Ficet Admiral William Day Leahy and noted racio commen- tator, Elmer Davis, were the guests of honor at a lovely party given Wednesday evening by Mrs. Robert C. Snidow at her beautifully | appointed home, 1001 Von Phister street. Attending the distinguished ¢. gathering were Admiral Robert, Dennison, Naval Aide to Presi- dent ‘Truman, Genera] Harry Vaughan and Comdr. Warden, ; physician of the . Presidential yacht, “The Williamsburg.” The guest roster also included’ .Mr. and, Mrs. Gene Otto, Mrs E. L. Newton, Mr. and Mrs. A. Maitland Adams, Mat Connelly, Paul Keiffer and Miss Blanche Daniels of Boston, Mass. Miss Daniels is a houseguest of Mrs. Snidow, j _ Navy Donation . For Palsy Clinic © A very generous. contribution » frem the Naval Activities fund at, _. Key West has brought the Monroe ~ County Cerebral Palsy Association; within sight of its proposed clinic,! according to the president, Mrs. Everett ‘Cox. Navy's donation of $500, she! brings the fund to a total of , With approximately $500, é to guarantee the first year salary of a inereapist. “< Dr. Julio DePoo, who will be. di- of the clinic, is now nego- for the services of a therea- May Day Fete \Is Planned By \Harris School tives made plans for their annual May Dav Festival at a ing Tuesday evening. The place and time designated for the event is May 2 at 4:30 p.m. on the school grounds. meet and queen and attendants will be Children from other grades will present a program. Cake, candy, snow-balls, hot-dogs and other goodies will Le available. bies.” Mrs. Dorothy Knowles léd the discussion in which all mem- bers present participated. Miss Hulbert, first grade teach- Was given a standing vote of thanks ing the excellent production of ihe recent play, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” Hostesses serving refreshments were Mesdames Carc yn Saunders, Bess Deland, Dorothy, Daniels, An- nie Ulehar and Ruth Knowles. Jr. Woman’s Club Call Special Meet SATURDAY, MARCH 29— wees Martello Gal ‘ a a B, , through ' March 30, 1 to 5 p. m. daily. classes for children, 2 to 4 p.m., patio of West Martello Beach. Pi of Theatre, 8pm. . Meeting, Key West Woman's Clab; clubhouse on Duval st., 3:30-p.m. Meeting, Sea Finigee Cootiette Club 371, VFW_home, 8 p.m. “WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2— Meeting, Junior Woman's , Club, special meeting, clubhouse on al, 8 p.m. Day Golf Tourament, K. Golf Meeting, Island City Navy Wives Glub No. 88, Bldg. 178, N.°S., “Meeting, ‘Stephen R. . Chapter No. . 1562, .. United Daughters. of ‘Confederacy, 430 pm. place to be ane nounced later. Coffee, SubRon Four Officers’ AWWives’ club, Ft. Taylor, am. THURSDAY, APRIL 3— Art classes for adults, Wes! 10}, For Wed. Evening * Discussion of convention plans will take place at a special meet- which has been called for Wednes- day night, April 2. The meeting will be held at the Womanh’s club on Duval street at 8 p.m. ‘All members are asked to at- tend the important gathering in or- der to set a format for procedure and decide on delegates to attend a Junior Fellowship district lunch- . llandale, Fla., April 10, resentation will also be plan- - the State convention which held in Jacksonville, Fl: “p.m. t Lodge, Elks club, 8 p.m, ‘ FRIDAY, APRIL 4— Meeting, Key West Amateur Ra- “Chapter No. 21, Order of Bast- ern Star, 8 p.m. Meeting, Knights ian Hall, 8 p.m. Meeting, “Alcoholics © Anony- mous, First Presbyterian of Pythiaa, A crowning cf a May Day king | selected from sixth grade students. j The study topic for the Tuesday" imeeting was “Hcuse Room Hob- er, was guest at the meeting and | for her superior abilities in direct- | ing of the Junicr Woman’s Club. 4 Studying the painting of an oil dio. Club, National Guard Ar-|iabeied, “Frangipani Tree,” it mory, 7:30. eey ter Meeting, tiicers Club, Fern}! 728 Fleming | sii ‘ ITEMS OF INTEREST TO EVERYONE, Artist Branches Out | ; Harris School room representa- | Karns Studio on Duval street. Lee. Albert’s ke ok ok kok ok ‘Show Evolution Of Artist TEES RSRSRESRREREBeeeeeeeee By DOROTHY RAYMER woman, petite and unassuming, except when she is excited about a small wren filled with en- thusiasm at nest-building time, Some of this flash is evident in the paintings done in oil by) Mrs. Albert. They are now on disclay’ jat the,Karns)Studio, 220 Dull street, dod willbe for one mere weg VY alii k th She is fascinated by the t of light’ in! Key West! scenes. 7 pdineiéna tree in all ‘its flaming beauty: It should entice: tourists to stayithrough May ‘just’ to“bee the blooming which «She has faithfully reproduced: ‘There’s a charming figure in the’ picture too, ‘a little colored girl pulling | a small laundry wagon. There is a significance in ‘this © inclusion. It matks: the. entrance jof Artist Albert into. a ‘new niche of de- velopmént. Previo wsh yy; painted only Jandscapes with ‘no figures. f is know! ing to those ‘who when she the budding of individuali Mrs. League, announced Engagement Announced “LOVELY LIANE LEAGUE, daughter of Mrs. Marcella Conmey League, formerly of Chicago. will be married to.Lawrence.Ken- neth Pinder, éon of James Henry Pinder, 121742 Petronia street. Ne date has been set for the wedding. The bride-elect's mother; her daughter's engagement this week: Individual Flare Of Assertion Blossoms Out In Work evolution of an artist is there in Lee Albert is a quiet, modest! the result: Sea and skyscapes with use al art. Then she darts around like |CQMtrast in ‘cool blues, aquas and dark greens. against light clouds, lime-green waters, white boats, neutral stretches of beachland, are shown in the large oils, “Gar- ison Bight” and “Clouds,” ith ah airy quality. “= The preo¢cupation with shad- ows is especially noteworthy, . imp) “Solares © Hill,” where ~alibesf the studio window is an oil of a} white-is laced withithe:davkefin- gers of telephone poles pointing nice contrast. + °*. A warmer sun-tone is used in the persrective of “Light House” evidently.caught when, the rays of sun tinted’ white with’ a tawny glow. : Romantic. slant. is..used in. the blue-light of “Evening,” a quiet and soothing little’offéring » with Stylized apricot sunset. Less con- she) ventional is "Thomas “Street,” a ‘typical Key West view. Subdued }but’ with jvivid details is “Vaca ‘Lane.”, In the same category is \“Key West House.” The feeling of brooding back- work, to note that}sround and antiquity is brought ne amarks the | oyt in the picture “Trade Winds” gan adding her | wth’ sa j}own touches of expression while | veiling « ii infivenced by art classes|Qne 41 which shé attended. It's a com- :p5¢ bination of the dreamy quality Lowe rbed from, instruction and) pend has. it The /So. hern wife of a sailing aptainy troops on parade and then rush- ed to the Jookout atop the house jto wave a defiant Confederate flag during ‘the War, Between ‘The ‘States. A. new medium was. utilized in the painting “Buttonwood }. Tree.”. Lee paintéd- this rough back ofa piece o! wood. The j unique. Presswood is used .by| many modern aftists since it res sists wear ‘and tear and is not injured by change in . tempera- ture. g Most striking of the one-man) ‘}show is “Lenten Tree,” a well- balanced tregtment of an un} usual tree with’ igray trunk and limbs, bare of foliage, pointed up with scatter- ed flares of crimson where ‘of blossom spring up with gay | _, assertion. And that seems to be the new facet of personality reflected in | Lee Albert's latest work. ‘United Council \Church Women Elecis Rarns Studio Phot: “SOLARES HILL” is the title of the picture exhibited here by | Artist, Lee Albert. who is holding a one-man art‘ show at the | Latest Oils xk *& | kk * done mystePious” purple-blue ofthe upstairs veranda, the nust’ expects, to see rted @raith of Caro! pear at the railing that > the watched for Union of mm the presse | screen effect h silver- | tufts | Officers president ling; se- eretary, Mrs. Edith Ladd; trea. surer, Mrs. Dorothy Sands. The election. tcok session of a meeting er (day, beginning at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church. vened at 1:15 and main speaker for the afternoon was the Rev. Fi~ al | x scleral to get the s | gu ‘for’ the apprecia lin at the | | Amateur Talent Ni a Poke.” > went to Kristina j miss ,..who } Third prize was Vatd,...who took} | begging for j thmic lood | ‘Shorty’s. Gotta, | and pened with master } Robert Dopp in- } ts. First one was ent Fleet Sonar School | Quintette who didn’t compete for prizes but offered their services| »w undefway. They make a bid for one of the best musical combos in the area. Phe en: udes piano, i £ id accordion, The guitarist Coubles as skilled voeal- ist. Navy man Hugh McCarthy, ac- companied by Mrs. Lillian Wueb- bold, dtew heartygjapprioval with his “Because” and another semi- classic, “The Desert Song.” He's a. big, good-looking lad with a big voice. Robert’ Knowles, pint-sized en- tertainer, sang “Mocking Bird Hill” while strumming a ukelele. Bert Roberts exhibited the pro- fessional touch with _ skillfully done harmonica solos. Hes a one- man Larry “Adler artist!” Don Williams garnered laughs with his record act. Rumba dancer in miniature was Mer- cedes Perez who is a young Diosa Costello in the budding Stage Soprano Kay Wuebbold spellbound with her soprano songs, especially “Only Make Be- lieve”. from “Showboat.” “ She’s being married April 4 and ‘the quality in her voice wag full of that certain tone of ‘happiness. Ballet duo, Rose Yates and}. Sandra Qwens proved to be ‘graceful-stemmed little American yuties with | matched ‘perfee- ictor Larsen; Jii, Winner, and fistina Dopp, § place, fol- lowed. prizes, on natural ability, poise and presentation. The judges were Anna Clare Topmiller and Mrs. Kathryn Logan. Rumba_ speciality was offered by Mirta Maresma in ruffled cos- tume and with unruffled calm as she went throtigh the “intricate: routine, June~Weech displayed naive charm | singing “Daddy’s Little Girk” - ~After intermission. the Quin- tette’ played “How ‘Deep Is The Oéean™ and “My Blue Heaven,’ ive audience.’ A lad wh has @ World of talent and_a beautiful clear Irish voice , ballad, “Across: the I (of a trio, ght Produces | Host Of Budding Entertainment Acts all fry captured first and second prizes in the long list gnt show sponsored by the JayShees which was given t the Key West High School auditorium. into first place with his dancing shoes and a popu i Yourig.-Wie' is no Phillip Doughtry. ‘fo Be You” and a, f Humor of the satiriealnote was injected with verve by Ai Lubinsky as Uncie Joe: Stalin s ambassador of ill-will, Vishinsky The sly broad satire on inven- tions was convulsive to aduits. Lyric soprano‘numbers by Jo Anne Mullins, fascinated listen- ers. She has a delicate but weli- | controlled. operetta range. Willie Ward follower with that unbeatable natural talent. En- tertainments around tdwn “could | be pointed up keenly “with his | Dotty. Carroll, wife of Comdr. Ro- contribution of talent. Finale was the harmonization Mrs, Harold Martin, Mrs. Robert Dopp and Mrs. George Faraldo. A compliment is due the decorating committee who lined the stage footlights with fern and flame.and fuschia tinted bougain. villea. Sprays of the vivid blooms were also arranged on the white backdrop with greenery and hi- biscus. Winter Visitors Celebrate 30th; Wedding Date Mr. and Mrs. Ben Silberman of Brooklyn, New York, guests at the Key Ambassador Motel, entertain- ed several friends at a beautiful dinner party Wednesday evening, March 26 at Raul’s Restuarant in honor of their 30th wedding anni- versary. ‘ Both Mr. and Mrs. Silberman are fishing enthusiasts and have been annual visitors in Key West since 1925. »/Last, season, Silberman ffshing with Captain Olin Williams Sms Mara‘ ‘won a citation for land- ing two-nice Bone fish within a short period of time. They have been |here Several weeks dividing their'time fishing and visiting with sawanded | their-brother-and sister-in-law," Mr. and Mrs. Sam Silbérman, proprie- tors of the Key West Venetian Blind Co. “QUICK DESSERTS” ON COOKING GROUP’S MONDAY PROGRAM “Quick Desserts,” is the. sub- "feet df the special interest cook- ing group which will meet next Monday morning, March 31. ‘The group will gather at the home of Mrs. Charles Little, 1223 Flagler Avenue at 10 a.m, Discussion and demonstration are part of the instruction. Miss Kay Weubbold Will Be Married | April 4th In Naval Chapel Ceremony MiSs Kay Weubbold, daughter of Mrs; Lillian Weubbold, 719 | Eaton street. will be married te James E. Melntyre, S02, Friday, | April 4 at the ehapel on the Naval Station.” The ceremony“wilh-be- gin at 5 o'clock. A reception will be held after} the marriage rites at the YMCA-+ USO building, corner of Sous thard and Whitehead streets. All { ea Miss Wuebboid is well known the city as a singer and pop> ular entertainer at ‘civic. affairs | Her birth-place was St. Mo. the navy aboard the USS Cut- lass. * }| Dwarfs.” jfete; and Miss Huibert\is now of iPlay Director Receives Praise teacher at _ Harris . School received wide public acclaim in her ability as a dramatiecs|- ‘teacher. eas She coached her» first grade recently in the production, “Snow White,.and. the Seven It was a miasterful called the “Florenz Ziegfeld” is School. While Miss; Hulbert originally planned to have her 3-det play only once, popular demarid ne- Cessitated its being shown for a production. The play too, ‘was a huge: financial success, Principal Randolph 'T. Russell is many calls . for “Snow White” to be shown again for the various schools in Key West and also civic organiza- | tions, Miss Hulbert showed her keen talent with the littie six year ~/ Principal Russell has warmiy praised “Miss. Hulbert both in and professionally. * a@s well as at the YMCA-USO. | A. pound of broccoli will make | Louis, | three or four servings. Cool the! broccoli in a skillet in a smail } groom-to-be is from Saco, | amount of boil salted water, eseee. ton Meateoneie hess with tnd. the = then serve with a browned butter sauce. Saturday, March 29, 1952 PHONE: Citizen Office, 1935 CONCH CHOWDER | by RAYMER Tag Murray came the SubRon Four of- | nd minstrel show. ix. feet four inches when I was trying to Walter Schlech in } jthé ere wd shine” just stood up on his tc2s a little, sighted out over the waves of party-goers and spotted Wally for me. Admiral Murray. turned out to be a cordial | man with goodsportmanship as one of his tcp qualities. He chuckled heartily over the parody, ‘In My Murray Submarine,” and slayed | the crowd with his response to the gift of a flower-lei presented. by i j in -Reight Hocate Co ‘ert ‘oll, the Amberjack’s C. 0. Here’s the premised ditty, a take- | off on “Avril Showers” sung during the minstrel troupe's show with a sprinkle of real rain coming down, dampening nothing but the patio floor: “Oh when Néw London comes south to play} We get out SUNSHINE from. to day. vr ae And when it’s raining, have: no regrets, Because it isn’t raining rain, you know... 3 It’s . raining ,. AIGUELETTES, (much laughter on that line.) And when you, see brass-hats; There’lk Democrats. So here’s to CONVEX. BAKER. and those it brings down south, We hope to see you next year. . ; | WELL SHET MA MOUF! THE LAUGHS WENT ROUND and round again as the show went Red Shirt Davis deviling with | j Screaming crimson with the big blue dots on it to the beach? . . . Capt. and Mrs. sialen Durski and Capt, and Mrs. Truesdell were en- joying the evening as wére State | Representative Berni €. ; } Mr. and Mrs, AA jaitand | Lt. Comdr. and Mrs. JR: man, Major and Mrs. Charle rett-and scad: So. you ‘Wally “and Hi . And to Comdr. G, M, special thanks. Reeves and Lt, Tom MacClean who helped me identify some of the remember: Capt. Dropp’s pink- toed shoes. . .Mike Jacobs cross- over with a wand of pussywillow. . Barbara “Schléch and” companions delivering punch lines with‘no ‘pun- ches, pull a | Sion.of the feminine contingent in a Faulkner suit... just like the plan- ter’s wear way down at Natchez. He otta be in movies! And the par- ty gathering later at Polly Carbo- | nell’s with Jim Duffy renewing ac- quaintance with Yggy whom he knew ten years ago. BACK FROM EUROPE is Janne Perter Kirke ‘with a miniature black poodle named Valentina. That's my land lady's name! It’s also the title of a song which Mau- rice Chevalier sang at the Copa Ci- ty season ago with wild acclaim, Marshall Gorham of New York escorted Jeannie and myself to a _— bistro after a visit to the Raul Garcia's and overve: two ladies at the lounge that writes all the gossip. write it ALL. When is.a.sigh and birthday vance to Jim Read aver ees ; Monday, March 31. Last year, Jim’s celebration was probably the see Seth te ent i smokey lines as he chewed a big| Charles cigar, I wonder if he’ll wear that | organist, THE KEY WEST CITIZEN. .~ Page 5 Easter Egg ‘Hunt For Children Slated By Legion An Easter Egg Hunt! has been Scheduled for April 13th at the American Legion Home for chil- dren of Legionnaires, Service Of- ficer John M. Stewart‘ announced at the meeting*of Arthur Sawyer Post No. 28 on Wednesday evening. Prizes and refreshments will be available. Assisting Stewart will be Ernest Avila, Francis Piodela and Harry J. Metzger. ‘The Post went on rettit as en- dorsing Past Post Commander Frank Romaguera of District Com- mitteeman for the 10th District of Florida. Post Commander Vance C. St rup announced that the 10th Di trict Conference would be held at Marathon on Sunday, June 29th. Antonio Arange, Jr. Chairman - Jr. Baseball, announced that the American Legion Junior Baseball mie, te would begin play at the m on Wednesday, April 2nd, it 8 p.m. 3 Frank Romaguera,, Chairman- Oratorical Committee, announced that Billy Roberts, Monroe County Roberts was the runner-up at the Area finals held at the South Bro- ward High School, Ft, Lauderdale, on March 24th, ‘ve croves at | Organ Recitat At St. Paul's on with’ Capt. Diamend Dropp | Paul's Episcopal Church’ | sparkling as an endman and Capt. | day evening, April 230 o'clogi, . blackface comedians, . .Scenes to | -