The Key West Citizen Newspaper, October 4, 1952, Page 4

THE KEY WEST CITIZEN SOCIETY... PERSONALS... NEWS OF MARGARET FORESMAN, Society Editor Unusual Headgear Is Worn To Beta Sigma Phi Party Honoring Rushees New Rushees of Beta Sigma Phi sorority were honored at a “Crazy Hat Party” held at the home of Mrs. Ann Cobo. Latest fashions in hats were worn by the guests. Among the millinery creations were lamp shades, a scalloped- edge melon trimmed with fresh fruit, bird cages, a telephone, com- plete with plug-in cord, and even a checkerboard with chess men Saturday, October 4, 1932 ITEMS OF INTEREST TO EVERYONE eee eer na City Officials On Girls’ Day glued in place. The originality displayed by the creators of these hats placed a strain on the judges in their efforts to choose the most out- standing hat. They were finally forced to announce that they could only narrow the choice down to three, all chapeaux of unusual chic and refinement. Marian Strunk wore a beauti- ful arrangement of fruit and flowers intertwined with loops of | gold and cerise beads. A loaf of French bread trimmed at either end with a bouquet of sugar coated jelly sticks was the crea- tion of Rosemary North. Design- ed and worn by Mary Spottswood was a bonnet fashioned from a coconut frond trimmed with coconut blossoms. The judges were Blanche M. Miller, Florence Rabon and Mar- garet Connor. The party was arranged by the social committee of the sorority. Ann Cobo is committee chairman, Jessie Michaels is eo- chairman, and the members are Ann Barber, Marge Sellers, Jose- phine James, Gwendolyn James, Florence Gomez, Margaret Con- nor and Margaret Scully. Rushees who attended the party were: Mildred Weather- spoon, Marina Sikes, Marion Strunk, Edna Miller, Pat Pear- son, Ella Castro, Rosemary North and Elsie Peters. Beta Sigma Phi members who attended were: Ida Gellrich, Sylvia Knight, Virginia Whit- marsh, Blanche M. Miller, Nellie Pearson, Margaret Scully, Dolice Curry, Florence Rabon, Bonnie Swan, Pauline Ketchings, Ruby Crowley, Elissa Knowles, Ann Cobo, Jessie Michaels, Ann Bar- ber, Marge Sellers, Josephine ‘James, Gwendolyn James, Lola Perez, Margaret Connor, Wilhel- mina Harvey, Elizabeth - Atche- son, Catherine McManus, Mar- jorie Allen, Mary Spottswood, Edith Lopez and Sorority Spon- sor Angela Caro. Capt. W. R. Burns Assigned Here As » Dental Officer Captain William Regis Burhs, USN,-will relieve Commander Mor- gan F. McAfee, Jr., (DC) USN, as Dental Officer on Oct. 5, Naval Base authorities announced today. Cdr. McAfee will report to the Commanding General, Third Mar- ine Aircraft Wing, MCAS, Miami, Fla. for duty as Staff Dental Offi- cer, Third Marine Aircraft Wing. Capt. Burns reported Sept. 29 | and will assume his duties as Den- | tal Officer at the Dental Clinic on *— the Naval Station. A native of Johnstown Pa., Capt. | Burns attended the Johnstown High | Heavy, Heavy, Han HS-1 Squadron Celebrates Its First Birthday HS-1, which is-the helicopter an- ti-submarine squadron one of the Naval Air Station, celebrated its first anniversary yesterday after- noon with an all-hands party out of doors at the Seaplane Base. A year ago, HS-1 was commis- sioned with formal ceremony in the big Seaplane Base hangar. At that time, there were only four or five helicopters, 17 officers and about 100 enlisted personnel. Yesterday, Oct. 3; Cmdr. J. T. .| Watson, Jr., commanding officer of HS-1, said that the squadron now had 42 officers, had doubled in size and was still growing. “We also have more helicopters of the HUP type, Piasecki ‘copter and two Bell trainers,” he added. The squadron turned out in force save for the duty section, to enjoy beer, beans, cold cuts, chopped steak, tomato and lettuce salad, macaroni salad, potato chips, ei- gars and cokes. On the committee in charge of the festivities were Lt. F. F. John- son, Lt. (j. g.) Joseph N. Tulino, Chief Porter and aides Beldose, Gould, Zincaid, Heintzleman, Hru- by, Dixon, Roy Arff and Chief Cook Cunniff. Lt. “Hap” Adams provided es- cort for the visiting press. Execu- tive officer, Lt. Comdr. William Ford assisted at the entrance to the field where Michael R. Krontz announced activities over a mike hookup. D. A. Dillion, AMIC help- ed with the prizes. Skipper Watson was awarded a door prize. The boys weren't fool- ing. They gave him a wooden hing- ed door all wraped up like a price- less painting. Chief Vern Lowry re- ceived a deep sea fishing rod and; reel, Aldewey Swinson, SD3, got a fine Ronson lighter. Threatening rain didn’t dampen the spirits of the young, progres- sive HS-1 squadron. It’s first birth- day was a rousing success. RE eA RES School. In 1918 he was commission- ed Ensign in the U. S. Naval Re- serve and transferred to the re- Citizen Staff Photo HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR GIRLS from Key West High School and the Convent of Mary Immacu- late gathered at the City Hall Friday to take over the administration of city offices for the day, Girls who participated in the day’s activities and the offices they held were: From CMI, Mayor Teresita Valdez; City Commissioner, Jo Ann Witto; Secretary to the City Manager, Yolanda San Juan; City Attorney, Mary Bernreuter; Finance Director, Eleanor Momm; Tax Collector, Donna MacKenzie; Police Chief, Carleen Moore; Fire Captain, Marguerite Smith; Police Sergeant, Olga Martinez; Recreation Supervisor, Elena Napoles; Public Services, Patricia Yates; and Firemen, Sylvia Knowles, Jennie Arango, Maria Lopez, Olga Perez and Donna Sawyer, Key West High girls were: City Manager, Delia Touchton; Commissioners, Judy Canova and Evelyn Nettles; City Clerk, Vita Barrosa; City Judge, Carol Dalton; Comptroller, Shirley Trudeau; Tax Assessor, Marlene Park; Fire Chief, Martha Perez, Police Lieutenant, Erme Valdes; Fire Lieutenant, Francine Johnson; Sanitary Inspector, Jimmy Collins; Building Inspector, Katherine Brady; and Police, Margaret Cormack, Peggy Tift, Blanche Alligood and Alice Garcia, The BPW committee sponsoring the Girls’ Day were Chairman Florence Gordon, Joan Mar- dis and Clara Lipschitz. Garden Club Meets Amateur Talent Is| Fourteen Men | Near Professional To Start Winter Season Activity The Key West Gardep Club held its initial meeting ofthe 1952-53 season at the Woman’s Club, Octo- ber 2. Renewed interest in garden- ing was shown by the large atten- dance. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace B. Kirke exhibited beautiful color slides of gular Navy in 1919. He resigned | autumn coloring in New England, from active duty in 1920 and in , of the Dupont Gardens and of the 1924 was awarded the degree of | D.D.S. at the University of Pitts- burgh, after which he reentered the Navy. i Capt. Burns is married to the former Miss Sophie Guy of Nor- folk, Va., and during his assign- ment here they will reside aboard the Naval Station. A member of the Association of Military Surgeons, American Den- tal Association and the U. S. Navy Athletic Association, Capt. Burns was Dental Officer at the Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, Va. prior to reporting here. gs Over Thy Head! fjords, mountains, villages and wildflowers of Norway. The scenes of Norway were taken on the Kirke’s recent trip to Europe. The president, Miss Hilda Cun- niff, took charge of the brief busi- ness session and introduced the chairmen of standing committees as follows: Birds, Mrs. Florence Hames; Book service, Mrs. Joe Pinder; civic planning and state and nation- al parks, and historic memorials, Wallace Kirke; conservation, Karl Thompson; horticulture, Mrs. A. J. Mills; flower shows, Mrs. Nor- berg Thompson; junior gardens, Mrs. Edward Graham; publicity and radio, Mrs. J. E. Tueker; road- side development, Mrs. W. H. Lan- duyt; and visiting gardens, Mrs. John Gardner. The Horticulture chairman, Mrs. | Mills, gave directions for a ferti- lizer plus insecticide solution which will cut down need for frequent sprayings. The formula and direc- tions will be typed and distributed to each member. The Roadside Development chair- man, Mrs. Landuyt, displayed DON’T BE A LITTERBUG posters from the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs. The Visiting Gardens chairman, Mrs. Gardner, urged club members to visit each others gardens Mrs. Genevieve Warren told the members about the visit a few weeks ago of Mrs. Eugene Smith, ; tirst vice president of the Florida Federation of Gardens Clubs, Theme Of Holy Name Soc. Dance Is Columbus Day Level At Duffy’s in entertainment will be the order of the day on future Thursdays. The October 2 show, which be- gan at 10 p.m. as future shows will, was expected to run about 30 minutes. However, the performers | were so outstanding and the re- | ception by the audience was so in- sistent that the finale was not until about midnight. x Proprietors Johnny Duffy and Fred Stern gave cash prizes and champagne to participants in ‘se show. Johnny was his usual hilar- ious self in acting as M. C., with Frank E. Cinnamon, who is man- aging the entertainment end of the Duffy. menage now, acting as co- | entrepreneur. Del Parker, merchant seaman, 4th rate, who just arrived from Shanghai, displayed his fine talent ings of selections from the works | | midwesterner, Dick Schiffner, elec- trician from Kansas City, was out- standing in his rendition of popular | songs. | The “Frank Sinatra of the Brit- ish Isles,” Tony Andrews from London, crooned while the audience | Swooned. | First prize winner ‘of the even-| ela. ing was John Henry, minstrel sing- er of religious songs, who held the 56 Maine rd. Sigsbee park. crowd enthralled with his mefodies. | The inimitable Willie Ward, who was formerly on the stage and ra- dio in New York, presented his own Harlem style singing and dancing. | Fred Porter in blackface danced to the mournful, moving strains of jthe “Basin St. Blues.” j Buzz Guzak, a one-man string in Shakespearean roles with read-| man, USN, of Box 761. of the Immortal Bard of Avon. A/ technician second class, USN, of From Key West On Sub USS Odax Taking part in the Atlantic HM the talent displayed in the’ Fleet’s second anti-submarine exer- new Thursday night show at Duf-| cise this year on board the sub- fy’s Tavern is any indication, tops | ™4rine USS Odax are 14 Key West residents. The list follows: Maurice W. Poitras, enginemnan second class, USN, of 104C Peary John P. Surprenant quartermas- ter first class, USN, of 106B Peary ct. Wesley E. Shelton, quartermas- ter seaman, USN, of 4i2 Elizabeth. Richard E. Pearce, seaman, USN, of 554 C West Poinciana, Robert Johnson, Jr., steward third class, USN, of 10A Fort Vill- age. vaohe J. McGovern chief engine- man, USN, of 2420 Fogarty eve. Ernest E. Matthews, commiss- aryman second class, USN, of 628 White st. Lt. Richard C. Johnson, USN, of 76 Maine rd. Auguste N. Gravel, chief radio- Anthoney L. Almond, electronics 1204 Florida st. Willie R. Giles, electrician’s mate first class, USN, of 2112 Patter- son ave. Lt. Cdr. Thomas H. Williams, | USN, of Olivia Street. | Edgar G. Ingraham, Jr., engine- man first class, USN, of 1211 Var- | Musical Program, | Color Pix Enjoyed | By Lions Thursday | Key West Lions Club enjoyed Lt. Dale P. Schaumburg, USN, of |band, accompanied most of the! an outstanding musical program amateur artists, and was awarded! at their Thursday evening dinner second prize for his part in the en-| meeting at the Third prize winner Seminary tertainment. was Dick Schiffner with his pop- jular songs. | Duffy's guest star Rita Whit | field, who just came to Key West’ Gyosy Sweetheart” and | about a week ago, thrilled the Lions’ Den on cet Mrs, Eleanor Dowski geve an | excellent performance on the! . and she also sang “ nese Dreams.” The song “Good- | R. M. Willson Receives Letter Of Commendation In a recent ceremony aboard the submarine tender Bushnell, based here, R. M. Willson, chief hospital- corpsman, USN, was awarded a Letter of Commendation from his commanding officer for excellent service in his profession. The commendation stated that by his sound judgement and lead- ership, the medical department a- board the Bushnell attained a high standard shortly after the ship was reactivated from the Pacific re- serve fleet early this year. < Willson will leave soon for duty in the Medical Department at the recruiting station, Bainbridge, Md. He is married to the former Miss Barbara M. Wiley of Kittery, Me. and they presently reside at 26D Arthur Sawyer road, Key West. Coming Events SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4th— Youth for Christ Rally, Fleming street Methodist Church, 139 Fleming street, 7:30 p.m. MONDAY, OCTOBER 6— Circle I, Presbyterian Women, “Mrs. David MecDaniels, 1214 “Seminary St., 8 p.m. Circle II, Presbyterian Women, Mrs. James Sterling, 709 Tru- man, 3 p.m. Methodist Men, Caballeros Me- todistas, Wesley House, 8 p.m. Key ,West Temple No. 20, Py- thian Sisters, K. of P. Hall, Fleming St., 7:30 p.m. . Circle I, First Methodist Chureh, 3 p.m. WMU, First Baptist Church, 7:30 p.m. Key West Ministerial Association. Women’s Auxiliary, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 3 p.m. Executive Board, Poinciana PTA, at school, 8 p.m. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7— Kiwanis Club, dinner meeting, 6:30 p.m. Youth for Curist Bible Study. Methodist Church, 729 Flem- ing street, 7:30 p. m. Key West Woman’s Club business meeting, Club House, 7:30 p.m. ‘Woman's Club Reception for Women Teachers, Club House, 8:30 p.m. Minoca Council No. 13, Degree of Pocahontas, Redman Hall, 7:30 p.m. Civil Air Patrol, American Le- gion Home, Stock Island, 8 p.m. Assembly No. 13 Order of Rain- bow Girls, Scottish Rite Tem- ple, 7:30 p.m. Chapter No. 3, Disabled Am. Veterans, 42 Amelia St., 8 p.m. Catholic Daughters of America, Court Mary Star of the Sea, No. 634, Hall next to rectory, 8 p.m. Key West Chapter No. 283, Na- tional Sojourners, First Pres- byterian Church, 7 p.m. Sea Finigee Cootiette Club 371, VFW Home, 8 p.m, HS-1 OWC Coffee, 2430 Fogarty, 10 a.m. Hostesses Joan Pur- chell, Rita Reilly. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8— Navy Wives’ Bowling League, Naval Station Alleys, 1 p.m. Meeting, Junior Ch. Commerce at clubhouse, 8 p.m. Island City Navy Wives’ Club No. 88, meeting at Bidg. 178, 10:30 a.m. Ladies Golf Tournament, K. W Golf course, 9 a.m. American Legion, Arthur Sawyer Post No. 28, Legion Home, Stock Island, 8 p.im. Scottish Rite Bodies, Scottish Rite Temple, 8 p.m. Monroe General Hospital Auxil- iary. Fleet Training Group Luncheon, Aeropalms, 1 p.m. FAWTU OWC coffee, Aeropaims, 10 a.m. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9— pm Gray Ladies at 2 B North Beach Road, Peary Court, 10 am. Jayshees, home of Mrs. Lino Castro, 1400 White St. 8 p.m. Ladies Auxiliary, Arthur Sawyer American Legion Post Unit No. INTEREST TO WO. Girls’ Day City Manager Says She Felt Honored Miss Delia Touchton, who was acting City Manager for the Girls’ Day activities at City Hall Friday, wishes to state that she was high- ly honored at being chosen to fill that position. Delia says that her secret hope was to be chosen for that particular job, and she would MEN PHONE: Citizen Office, 1935 nasties Apply To Wed Norman Neville Nairn, 31, La Concha Hotel and Marion Sullivan Poindexter, 28, La Concha, have applied for a marriage license at the Office of County Judge Ray- mond R. Lord. Arthur J. Bergeron, 27, 522 Rose Lane and Renee Stewart, 32, 1106 Pearl street have also made ap- Plication for a license. like the ladies of the BPW com- mittee and her Girls’ Day com- Relative Of Local People rades to know how gftateful and Graduates From Baylor U. Word has been received here by Mrs. Leland Carey, 1307 Albury street, that Harry S. Harvey .of Houston, Texas, was graduated from Baylor University, Waco, Texas, in June. Mr. Harvey re- ceived his B: S. degree. He is the brother-in-law of Mrs, John R. Harvey, St. Augustine. Mrs. Harvey is the former Miss Mary Uonnemacher Bailey of this city, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Cc. C. Nonnemacher, 914 White street. A baby boy weighing eight pounds 11 ounces, was born to Captain and Mrs, F. E. Autrey on September 17 at the Naval Hospi- tal. Capt. Autrey, who is serving with the Marine Corps in Korea, is the son of Mr. and Mrs, Louis Lacleer of Marathon. Mrs. Autrey is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Scott of 1877 N. W. Third St., Miami. The baby, named Kim Eugene, is the third child for the Autreys, whose home address is 2852 S.. W. 33rd Court, Miami. ADELINES Custom Work Done In Our Own Decorating Workshop 904 PLEMING ST, KEY WEST ATTENTION Ruth Higgs has returned te Key West from New York and Holly wood, Fle., with the latest of hair styles and cosmetics. She wishes to let all her former patrens knew she will be at GLORIA LEE’S BEAUTY SALON a6 manager and operator. Located at 1306%2 Virginia Street. Please drop by. Appointments et present Phone 609 after 5 P. M. wil receive e FREE GIFT for Baby. NO OBLIGATION. TRADE WINDS CLUB (DUVAL AND CAROLINE) DISTINCTIVE ENTERTAINMENT (Cocktail Lounge) VIOLA VEIDT with Her INTRIGUING SONGS AH lecal NEW mothers sending name, address and this ad te Mrs, G. W. Maerker, Marathon, Fla.,' DISTINCTIVE DINING Re-Opening of the PATIO TONIGHT CHEF DeLOACH Serving from the Outdoor CHARCOAL GRILL DISTINCTIVE NOVELTY SUNDAY EVENING During Dinner CONTINENTAL MUSIC ELEANOR DOWSKI and Her VIOLIN SYLVIA STANLEY and Her ACCORDION TRES GAI! PROCLAMATION | group with her ultra-torchy rendi-/ * ‘ j i jnight, Ir was dedicated to The Holy Nae Society of the | s00 of “Blue Heaven.” i night, Irene Naval Station here held a “ship- | | Dr. Herman Moore. ” ‘9 | Finale was community singing; . wreck” Columbus Day Dance at Jit) ait the acts and the & Be pve ee | i the USO NCCS Club on Duval St, ‘ last night. at Duffy's joining in | Sweetheart.” | Approximately $0 couples danced | 7, adjust curtain tiebacks at | Musicians who supported Mr. to the tropical strains of Eddie Lu- |i.) sites of a w quickly and rayu and his orchestra Forty rls evenly, pull the shade down to the | were provided by the USO hostess | Gecired position of the the-backs. organization of the NCCS and other and use the bottom of the shades girls employed at the Nawal Base ,. 5 measure and Key West were invited | sean eR Refreshments were provided by | and the base. In spite of constant sil prac aa! the USO NCCS and the Lady's Al-| change of members and tight Navy | SPP Pls Bis Ses ps tar Society schedules. the Holy Name has had) 5 a ak - The Navel Station Holy Name So-| successful diapers, picnics and oth-| Mtroduction of new ciety, now under the guidance of) er functions. i | the Cathotie Chaplain. Rev. Father With this dance, the fall season | J Remias consists of Nava many fine events are | personnel stauceed os stups bere planmed im the future. i I ae | i { r James Vagnini end Art After the Lions had di Citizen Statt Phote by Aven Hampton Cote poetures af “Opersiion’ NOWEST. LOOT. I ain't » wlee!! (This seems to be im op- position to Li. Erme Vaider’ opinion. L pene and the Den.