The Key West Citizen Newspaper, October 11, 1952, Page 4

THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Saturday, October 11, 1952 SOCLETY . . MARGARET FORESMAN, Society Editor CONCH CHOWDER By RAYMER News from New York is that Clint Giese, erstwhile photograph- er of Key West who recently filed divorce suit here, is now in busi- ness making abstract textile de- signs with a gadget he invented. Another Key Wester, Jeannie Por- ter Kirke is working with him on the designs and they have sold se- @eral for goodly sums. Giese went out West about a year and a half ago, returned to Key West, then headed for Skyscraper Town. The smiling ambulance corps- man at the navy fire drill was “Mac”, of the Naval dispensary. Roger the Lodger insists that if HE had been driving we would have taken his picture. . Buck Sawyer euould have been a reporter. . then maybe he would really break that BIG STORY he’s always threaten- ing to give us. . Joe Sirugo and Phil Toppino have a panting, run- ping wager on. . .if one catches the other in long pants instead of shor- ties on hot days; a dollar is to be handed over... J. Y. Porter IV says to round up Peeping Toms and give them a day at the beach to overcome obsessions. . .Chief Chris- tian of the Amberjack says his initials stand for “Water Tight.” Best dog track crack: “Call it the Key West Funnel Club. . .it funnels off the money.” Stuart Whiting claims my collie Claude is a “‘bare-faced breed.” But it isn’t mange, it’s a burn, ac- cording to Dr. Laridrum, the veter- inarian, probably cause by some tick-killing application. (Not my do- ing!) Anyway, Claude is getting better but is still a “Hairless Joe” in so far as his muzzle is concern- ed. Lovely evening with Joe and Maida Lazarovici but missed Miss Dowski’s violin. That’s for Sunday treat. . Pierre Duval is still on Du- val street for living quarters but he’s like a helicopter now. .he ro- tates at places of work. . The light .eruiser Roanoke once had a Hop- kins syndicate writer aboard to do a story last February on cruise from Augusta Bay to Naples.. .but the ship’s radio brought greetings and he was notified of being draf- ted while on board! The ‘copter they had was named “Fickle Filly” and another, in honor Capt. H. 0. Parish: was dubbed “One Hop ” The Guy Carletons are back on the Key West.scene and Guy the Hawkeye caught a wrong word in my story on the Key West Light. He says it was a nice article, fac- tual and interesting but points out L used the word “prone” instead of “supine” to describe the photog’s technique in taking a shot of the staircase. ‘‘Supine’’ is lying on the back (which Finch did) and “prone” would be lying on his tum- my (which he didn’t) although as| Guy noted “Neat trick if he did it.” Card from George Leavens, ex- pert cameraman who took Key West pictures this past spring. | He’s on European tour and keeping the shutters clicking. Card was of a beautiful fresco “Le Choeur" in the Sanctuarie de Notre-Dame Des Neigres, Les Alps Maritimes, mailed from Nice. . seen during fire prevention week. . a black dog _, a fireplug on the Naval The name stand on Kay Hanskat’s desk at PI office is let- tered “BRENDA STARR” and was put there by Ledr. C. M. Roberts. ‘The world production of sugar is about 35 million tons annually. That fs enough to fill a box the size of a | Archer when she asked the club for | the community (and able too).| . field and 6 miles high. The Key West Artists Associa- tion is building up the program for its coming art show this win- ter by bols with sketching even at their regular business meet- ing. Last Tuesday the group had the signal honor of sketching a live model, Gene. Nettles, who re- cently returned from Europe where he danced in the Ruth Page and Company ballet troupe at Theatre des Champs-Elysee, and other palaces, Nettles is in Key West on a non- dancing stay and is delighted with the city. In an interview at the Karns studio following the artists’ group meeting, he said, “Key West is definitely Old World, a little too modern when you’ve seen the real thing, but it is Old World,” Present at the gathering were Tomi and Larry Karns, Jeanne and Ski Skewis Adeline Ross, Lee Al- bert, Dorothy Raymer who inter- viewed Nettles apd Claudia Mich- aels. Nettles is a Jackson, Mississippi By Nancy Pelilicier The Program Committee of the Sinawiks dood it again. . One of the most interesting of evenings was enjoyed with the fine dinner as | usual at Raul’s and human side of | the Telephone Co. was related by Elsie Peters. We do not know Miss Peters status in our local office but think it should be Public Relations. Knowing the average person's aversion to statistics, Elsie Peters, delighted both members and their guests and the Keyette guests of the club with very well told and amusing anecdotes~of things that happen to "phone operators, new hands and old, The Sinawiks only regret was that time went. by so quickly. Seems that Sinawiks is practi- cally synonymous with anemic, or ‘so it seemed to president Piedad PERSONALS .. ITEMS OF INTEREST TO EVERYONE Quiet! Artists At Work! Key West Artists’ Association Sketch Ballet Dancer At Meeting man. When he was eight years old an illness temporarily crippled him and he was given dancing in- struction as therapy. The incen- tive helped him to recover’ com- plete muscular control. He went on to get a B. A. in Liberal Arts at Millsap College in Jackson, Miss., and then began teaching dancing. His classes ranged from beginning moppets through adult pupils and included ballet, through ballroom techniques, In 1949, Nettles went to New York to continue study and his career at the American School of the dance directed by George Balan- chine who directs the New York City Ballet (his ex-wife is Miss Talichief, famous. ballerina). Net- tles attended Katherine Dunham Theatre and School of the Dance where he concentrated on primitive style, mainly Afro-Cuban dancing. He also studied with the Iris Maby dance group and appeared in dance films. He went in for choreography Photo by Karns Studio SKETCH 'EM ALIVE, was the motto of the evening, when the Key West Artists met last Tues- day at the Karns’ studio. The group are busy warming up for their bi-annual art show. In the foreground is Gene Nettles who posed for the hot sketchers. He’s a noted ballet dancer (see story). Left to right are Lee Albert, Claudia Michaels, Jeanne Skewis, Ski Skewis and Ade- line Ross. Kibitzer is Dorothy Raymer who interviewed the model. shop associated with the now fa- mous Trudy Goth. In 1950, Nettles was chosen as one of 25 young American dancers to appear with the Ruth Page com- pany in France. He left that group and replaced the premier danseur at Folies Bergere. “There ‘were nine numbers in which I appeared in such charac- ter roles as Casanova, Don Juan and Prince Charming. The num- bers were spectacular in back- ground but there was nothing very difficult to do.” He is proudest of his one and a half year’s study with Madama Preobajenska, 84 year old ballet expert who is of the old Russian Imperial Academy and-.a_ purist stylist in the classical ballet, which is Nettles’ favorite field. In Europe Nettles made two French films, “Les Joyeu Peler- ins” and “Duel a Dakar,” but says modestly, “The roles were just the usual cinema bit parts of show business.” He appeared on TV in Paris in 1950 where he said TV was still in its infancy state. His travels took him to Barce- lona, Brussels, the French Riviera, Rome, Vienna and London. In Brussels, he studied with Prof. Hugo Haas of the Royal Belgian in connection with a dance work- Opera Ballet, Elsie Peters Tells The Sinawiks Of Trials Of A Telephone Operator local Blood Bank. So very few men bers were able to volunteer. Hope the Kiwanis were more able. Re- ports were made on the Keyette | Club and other business will be tak- en care of at the regular business meeting to be held as usual at Raul’s Restuarant next Wednesday, October 15, Plans are being con- sidered for a joint Hallowe'en Inter Club Party for Key Club, Keyettes, Kiwanis and Sinawiks. It is hoped that all members will make an ef- fort to attend. Keyette ‘club Girls are workers. The Keyette's are up and about now in this their second year as a School Club, though the club has not celebrated their first Birthday. This Service Club of girls, sponsor- ed by the Sinawiks, are always ready and willing to help out with improvements for the school and G. Chapman, Mrs. Glynn Archer and Mrs. Neil Saunders. These three hardworking Sinawiks have assisted us in anything we have ever attempted. Club Officers for this year are, Katherine Boza, president, Joyce Johnson, secretary, and Sarah Bringman, treasurer. As the mem- bership of the Keyettes is limited to twenty-five, we were only able to | take in ten new members, who are | Lois Robinson, Alvania Singleton, Joan Knowles, Sylvia Eley, Patsy Byrd, Carol Dalton, Teresa Bard- | well, Millicent Taylor, Sylvia Fer- nandez, and Francine Johnson. The Keyettes have started this year with a burst of activity. On | National Kid’s Day we helped the Kiwanis on the boat rides for the | children of our town. At school we | have been selling pencils with the | Football Schedule printed on them. | Incidentally, those sold very fast—! | we expect more in soon. We have | ordered Pencil Machines to help us | make money for our school pro- volunteers to donate blood for our| Our Sinawik advisors are Mrs. W.|" another service of the Keyette Convention Committee ‘THI GROUP OF NAVY WIVES are the chsirmen and committee for the Luncheon for Con- vention Delegates, Thursday, Oct. 16. They will also assist the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary with the luncheon m Monday at the La Concha Ther are left te right top row, Mra. Flevence Besber and Mrs. Toni Thompson; front row, Mrs. Margaret Pagel and Mrs Betty Leeman | Club is supplying ushers for the | Football games. We are also plan- | ning to help the Sinawiks with their | candy sale. They will make it and we will sell it. The Keyettes are really living up to the part of their motto that says; “We Serve”. We have many plans in mind for this jcoming year that we hope to ac- | complish and then tell about, Girl Scouts Announce Plans For Activities Girl Scout Week and cookie sale were the two big items on the dis- eussion list Thursday evening at the Girl Scout Leaders Association meeting. Girl Scout Week begins Sunday, October 26, so the girls and their leaders are workin furiously to complete plans in time This is an annual celebration in Bonor of Juliette Lowe, founder of Girl Scouts in the United States. ‘This year the girls will present a Program for their parents and friends. From the reports of the leaders Thursday evening the pro- | gram sounds like fun for the girls |and a good time for those in the | audience, Girl Scout Week ts the week of the big Cookie Sale too, again in charge of Mrs. Neil Knowles. The proceeds from this sale are placed ta a growing fund for the Giri Scout camp. About 3 per cent of North Care- ; | skirt. The dress was designed with NEWS OF INTEREST TO WOMEN : PHONE: Citizen Office, 1938 Miss Fernandez, Mr. Garcia Are Wed | Coming Events \George Fitch the bride of Ismael (Terry) Garci: arch of fern and white gladioli, ; Judge Enrique Esquinaldo read the double-ring rites. uniting them in marriage. The bride, who is‘ the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Fernandez, 1 Aronovitz Lane, was given in marriage by her father, She wore a beautiful ballerina length bridal gown with a fitted bodice of chan- tilly lace and a full gathered net cap sleeves and a stand-up collar. Elbow length lace mitts and a lace Juliet cap surrounded with orange blossoms, supporting a shoulder- length veil completed her costume. She carried a white orchid with a purple center and “stephanotis. Miss Mary Fernandez, sister’ of the bride was maid of honor. She wore an ankle length gown of shrimp-pink net, with a strapless bodice, a five-tiered skirt and a short bolero. She wore a Juliet cap of the color of her dress finished with clusters of violets, Her flow- ers were yellow roses. # The mother of the bridé -wore gold silk shantung with black ac- cessories and a purple orchid. The groom’s mother, Mrs. Carmen Pe- rez, 8-D Poter Place, wore aqua crepe with black accessories. Her corsage was pink carnations. The groom was attended by Ar- mando Perez as best man. Following the ceremony 200 guests attended the reception which also took place in Mrs Alea’s home. The bride’s table was attractively decorated with white gladioli and fern, The four-tiered wedding cake was topped with the traditional miniature bride and groom. Assisting with the serving at the reception were Armando Fernan- dez, Raymond Beird and Rafael Ferrer, The new Mrs. Garcia gradua- ted from Key West High School in the class of 1951 and then attended the University of Miami. The groom served with the U..S. Navy and is now attached to the Fire de- partment at the Naval Air Station. For her going-away costume, the bride selected a nayy blue suit with gray accessories and an orchid cor- sage. The.couple will motor to New York for their honeymoon. After November 1 they will be at home at 1221 Simonton St. Out-of-town guests at the wedding and reception were Miss Mirta Gonzalez and Mrs. Caridad Gonza- lez. of Havana, Cuba, and Mrs. Mati Hernandez, Miss Sonia Her- nandez and Rigo Hernandez of New York City, Officers’ Wives Enjoy Aeropalms Autumn Luncheon The Officers’ Wives’ Club of the Fleet Training Group had an au- tumn luncheon Wednesday at Aer- opalms, A charming buffet table greeted cod guests. The hostesses had .ar- | ranged a lovely centerpiece consis- ting of a bow! of grapes, ha ir grapefruit, a pineapple, and colorful fruit. The food, all prepared and brought to the club by the hostess- es, was a lavish offering of decora- tive sandwishes, potato salad rolled ,in meat, deviled eggs, stuffed |celery, assorted relishes, . cake, cookies, iced tea and coffee. } The luncheon was prepared by Mesdames L. L. Tyndall, J, Riley, J. D. Sidey, R. J. Stevenson, R. E. Snyder and R. A. Welker | Mrs. William Mason spoke to the | group and showed her collection of | Japanese prints. Plans for a party to be held at the Naval Station Mr. and Mrs. A. Ernest 1308 Eliza, are the proud of a baby boy who was born in Naval Hospital October 3. The ces at birth, has been named Ernest. Mrs. Sawyer in the pa’ tember 3 at the Navel The baby weighed = fourths pounds at The new mother is the former | Carsiyn Camalier, daughter of Mr. : ina's cropland is devoted io the (and Mrs. Williams R&R. Camaler ‘oy ¢ om. aie ot | As the couple stood beneath an © With Double-Ring Ceremony Friday. In a charming ceremony at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Rosa Alea, 615 Whitehead street, Miss Anita Fernandez became a at 7:30 p. m. on October 3. Executive Board Of Harris P.T.4 Plans Activities The Executive Board of Harris School Parent-Teachers’ Associa- tion met Tuesday evening at 7:30 in the school library. President Glenwood Sweeting was in charge of the meeting. ; Minutes of the last regular meet- ing and of a special meeting were read and approved. Publications Chairman, Mrs. Lorene Campbell, and membership chairman, Mrs. Annie Ulchar, appealed to the board members for ideas to spark lagging interest in subscribing to PTA publications and in joining PTA for this year. The Board agree to offer a cash award to each room having 100 per cent enrollment of parents in the organization. Also a movie will be shown to all students whose parents have joined PTA. It was felt that this should prove an incentive to students to urge their parents to become members. The Blue Rib- bon Awards given Harris School last year are the goal again this year. Deadline for the drive is November 1, A tentative budget for present school year was discussed and a- dopted. The PTA will the Brownie Scout Troop No, 9 again this year, and any parent interest- ed in getting a Cub Scout Troop started was asked to contact Mr. Sweeting. Because he feels a need for clos- er relationships between the teach- ers, children and parents, Mr. Sweeting proposed to have PTA en- tertain in successive order all grades, teachers and parents at monthly parties. The four First Grade will be entertained in No- vember. The group was urged to keep a- live interest in voting “yes” for Amendment One which is to be pre- sented to the publie for a vote in the November election. This is the side part of the auto license tag money for the next 30 years to be used for school building purposes. If it is passed, it will permit the selling of bonds to build many new schools and schoolrooms imme- diately instead of a few at a time. Room representative chairman, Mrs. Byrnina Thompson, on the progress of the Hallowe'en Festival which is to be held Friday October 24, at 4 p. m. on the school grounds. All representatives are asked to call Mrs. Thompson to learn which committee they are to serve on. Snowballs, cake and can- dy, a witch’s pot, cold drinks, bal- loons and pop corn are some of the suggested committees. Attending the meeting were Prin- cipal Randolph T. Russell, Mr. Sweeting, and Mesdames Dorothy Sweeting, Carolyn Hatfield, Mar- garet Foresman, Lorrene Camp- bell, Annie Ulehar, Bess DeLand, Juanita Pinder, Florence Key, Wil- lie Mae Simmons, Byrnina Thomp- son, Dorothy McDonough and Glo- ria Hancock, KEY WESTERS RETURN FROM VACATION TRIP Mrs. Hilary Crusoe, 407 Caroline street, and her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sa- vord, have returned from a trip to Richmond, Vitginia, where they visited another of Mrs. Crusoe's daughters, Mrs. Julius Lax, and Mr. Lax. The party also visited’in New York before returning to Key West. i SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1i— Youth for Christ street Methodist Fleming In States After Overseas Duty After six months’ duty in the Mediterranean area, George P. Fitch, Jr., seaman, USN, of 1114 Watson St., Key West, returned to "| the United States aboard the heavy *, cruiser USS Baltimore, $ While serving with the Sixth tee ote Rte Temple tag Fleet, the crew of the Baltimore Beta Phi 4 sor visited such foreign countries as Al- Canes, Benno. Psi geria; France; Italy; Greece; Tur- Circle Ih, First. Presbyterian| **¥3, Malta, and North Africa, Church, pm Sigls ts be on This tour of duty was concluded meuneed.° by a visit to Split, Yugoslavia, y which marked the first time a ma- jor Naval force of the United States has visited that country. ? Men From Key West Gold Star Mothers, VFW : adi < ay * Attend U. Of Florida Wesleyan Service Guild, WSCS,! Tén Key West boys, nine of them First Methodist Church, 7:30 of Key West High School's 1952 p.m. graduating class, are attending Key West Art and Historical So-, the University of Florida at Gainesville this semester. Four of these Key Westers pledg- ed Florida University Fraternities. They are: Gene Austin and Roger Cole who pleged Phi Gamma Delta, and Sam and James Cooper _| who pledged Phi Sigma Kappa. (Continued from Page One) to the group on Lionism and the extensive territory and member- ship of Lions International. i men’s Club, Woman's Club, 8 p.m. NAS Officers’ Wives’ Club Lunch- ! E [ 3 F F ne ait ; i i > B I e : E $8 i i i F i fil aft | z < & : - 2 3 Hy | i i i 5 iit i : F BE iF fi i i : ; a f : r E s : 2 a er iy i ag