The Key West Citizen Newspaper, October 28, 1952, Page 4

Page 4 THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Tuesday, October 28, 1! 952 . SOCIETY. PERSONALS... NEWS OF INTEREST TO WOMEN ITEMS OF INTEREST TO EVERYONE MARGARET FORESMAN, Society Editor O.W.C. Special Interests Start Year’s Activities By MARGO The Special Interest Groups of the Ft. Taylor Officers’ Wives’ Club are off to a fine start this season, under the capable direc- tion of Mrs, E. A. Barham. A diversity of offerings is in- cluded in the schedule of activi- ties this year. Whatever a gal is interested in, within reason of course, she can participate in, it looks like. The Special Interest program was begun some years ago with a view to giving outlets to the energies and interests of the wives of Naval officers who are staticned here. Today the groups include the wives of officers on active duty, wives of reserve officers, wives of retired Army end Navy officers and officers widows. The club has always been for- tunate in having able personnel to take charge of the activities. Sometimes when there has been a sort of wholesale transfer of officers from this area, the chair- man of the Special Interest Groups has been hard put to find replacements for her de- parting chairmen, but. always new talent has been uncovered to fill the gaps. No one is allowed to hide her light under a bushel in this club, One small hint that a girl is interested in a certain activity or is experienced in that field and she is urgently en- ticed to take over the group. These able chairmen have always been women who do a gplendid job in their fields, and this year’s roster promises to make the same fine record. The Book Review group, under the leadership of Mrs. L. C. Brin- ton, is initiating its season with a meeting October 29 at the Ft. Taylor Club, 10 a. m. First re- viewer this year will be: Miss Hilda Cunniff. You don’t have to be an experienced book reviewer to join this group. You just need to be interested in books and willing to attend the monthly meetings. ae Gay Carleton has taken charge of the gymnastics group which was so popular last year. The stretch-roll-stretch group will meet at the Seaplane Base gymnasium every Monday and ‘Wednesday at 10 a. m., beginning October 27. There is no require- ment as to degree of fatness, skinniness, or age for this group. It’s good for everyone. Either would-be or experienced Thespians will be welcomed with open arms into the dra- matics group, under Mrs. Charles Bratenah!’s competent heading. Heretofore this group has work- ed amicably with the Key West Players, and some highly capable actresses’ have been disclosed through its activities. The first sewing class will meet on October 29 at 2 p. m. at the home of chairman Mrs. Jack Riley. At that time interests of | the’ group in various types of sewing practice will be brought out, and a definite permanent meeting time will be set. Mrs. Riley’s fellow chairman is Mrs. E. Moss, - Every year lots of officers’ wives have learned at least a smattering of Spanish by getting into the Spanish group. The les- sons are taught by an expert, Miss Remond of San Carlos School. Mrs. Harold Payson is the chair- man of this group, and anyone who wants to get into the act can call her at 790, extension 344. There ip no charge for the lessons, other than the cost of the textbooks, and you can take your husband along so that he can learn to understand you in Spanish if you want to. Women interested in gardening are given the privilege of meet- ing with the Key West’ Garden * Club, which meets at the Wo- man’s Club on the first Thurs- day of every month at 8 p. m. Here too you can take your hus- bend if you wish. Someone has} to learn which of the local plants . &re weeds, and you can save yourself the trouble of pointing them out to him if you take hir rieht with you to learn for hi self. The gardening group is led by Mrs. W, R. Ford and Mrs. T. bd | Buell Strikes and spares a batch are Mkely to be your reward by the end of the season if you get into the bowling group, headed by Mrs. J. MacFarlane. The Naval ion Alleys have been ac- quired for this group's use on Wednesdays from 1 to 3:30 p.m. and instruction in bowling start- ed October 18, but {t's never too late to join. Artistically inclined ladies will have a rare privilege this year with art classes being cond. by Gerald Leake, well-k artist. These classes are u the auspices of the Key West Art and H al Society, and det 1 ses will prob- Pariner, Don’t. Trump My Ace Cerebral Palsy Assn. To Meet Thursday Night Initial meeting of the 1952-53 sea- son will be held by the Monroe County Cerebral Palsy and Crip- pled Children Association Thdrs-| October 30, in the office of Dr. Julio DePoo, 414 Eaton St. The last Thursday in each month has been selected as the meeting day for this year. All officers and directors of thé | association are asked to be pre- sent at this Thursday’s meeting as many important questions will be brought up for action. A live-wire bridge program has been started, with both dupli- cate games for the advanced contract players and a beginners’ class for the novices. After the off-season which bridge went through last year, it is refresh- ing to note the interest being shown this season. Col. R. E. Ver- mette is in charge of the dupli- cate sessions and Mrs. Harry Reed heads the beginners group. Both of these meet on Tuesday nights at the Ft. Taylor Club, the first at 7:45 and the latter’at 8 p. m. A brand new interest has been added this year—palmistry. Just for fun, of course, but if you want to learn to mystify your friends and tell them about their pasts and futures, call Mrs. T. V Grant, 1535-XR, to find out when the group meets. Golfing has always been a popular pastime among Navy} wives, and this year’s group is| headed by Mrs. A. J. Nelson. If |suits. The winner will be chosen |the first time on the night of the | |ned by Miss Gloria Muniz, Miss Mrs. Key West To Be Chosen Saturday Night Mrs. Key West of 1952 will be selected Saturday, November 1], at the beauty contest and dance to be sponsored by the house comm- ittee of the Elks Club. The affair will take place in the Elks Annex, beginning at 9 p.m. Doors of the annex, which is located on Duval St., will open at 8:30. The ladies will make their first appearance in formals through a beautiful arch of ferns and flowers. They will then appear in bathing by five judges who will be out-of- town visitors seeing the girls for contest, The winner will be crow- Key West 1952, The ladies who will compete for the Mrs. Key West title and their sponsors are as follows: Mrs. Vi Ann Youmans, who was winner of the first Miss Key West title, sponsored by the Jayshees; Mrs, Joan Lastres, winner of Mrs. Elks Club 1951 title, sponsored by | the Jaycees; Mrs, Madeline Pinder, past Miss Key West, sponsored by the American Legion; Mrs, Mil- dred Robison, sponsored by the | Fleet Reserve Association, Unit 56; and Mrs. Betty Ladd, sponsored by the Lions Club, Mrs. Ladd will be the guest of the Lions at their dinner meeting Thursday, All girls will be in bathing suits tomorrow evening at the rehear-/| sal to be held in the Annex at| 8 p.m. you are interested, just go out to the Golf Club on Stock Island | on Thursday, October 30, at which | time Joe Lopez, Club pro, will} meet with the group ‘and make arrangements for giving instruc- | tions and for the time the ladies | will play Perhaps the best-attended of all the groups has the hand fts jewelry and other pecially suitable to being made ¢ Shell items on the agenda for this always been | articles es-| in a tropical area are among the} Any young married woman/ living In Key West is invited to} enter the contest and is asked to | be at the rehearsal on Wednesday. School Of Instruction Successful PTA Affair | One of the largest Schools on Parent-Teacher work ever to be held in Monroe County was con- ducted last Thursday in the High | School Auditorium with 142 par-| ents and teachers and eight guests | present, t Mrs. Cunio, assistant Regional group. Mrs. R. P. Pawson whose beautiful shell jewelry attests! her a is taking charge of the act this year. The group expects to meet on Wednesdays at 8 p. m., with the first meet- jing being slated for Paw- son's home, 15-1 Poinciana Place, jon October 29, Only two groups are still with- fout heads, and interest has been expressed in both of these. They} i are cooking and dog tra jonly reason these 2a }not yet underway fs t no capable chi if 42 pwil lot ning The an Director, called the meeting to; jorder at 9:45 a.m. Mrs. Walter Beckham told the group that the P.T.A. is not a soc ial club but it is @ movement of {men and women to make this world ja better place for our children. It jis an educational organization seek ing to know the problems o school, church, home and commun’ ty and to be better people. | There were conferences held o | Proggam Planning and Devotion by Mrs. Oxtoby, Membership ar Blue Ribbon requirements we: ‘discussed by Mrs. Mussett ar * |pablications by Mrs. Robert Dop j At 12:30 p.m. the meeting 2 {journed for lunch at the Candi light Inn. and the group reconvene at the High School at 1:30. Comm . } Speci ‘ipresented all state anity singing was led by Mrs. Dopr Mrs. Adams, council presider officers ar chairmen with a gift from th p county and expressed thanks fo their heiding the School of instruct moe. Mrs. Beckham then spoke on uveniie Protection and Class Room Management Citizen Staff Photo STIFF COMPETITION in the Key West Duplicate Bridge Association is met on all sides when the group assembles on Monday nights at the JayCee Club House, Flagler avenue. Last night’s session saw the above foursome playing. They are, seated, left to right: Mrs. Arnold MacManus, Cmdr. R. Blair, Mrs. Charles Bratenahl and Lt. William Flannery. Winners in last night's games were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Inslee, high place north and south, and Mrs. MacManus and Mrs. Brat- enahl, second north and south. High place, east-west, were Col. and Mrs. R. E. Vermette. Second east-west winners were Mrs. Wales Benham and Miss Katherine Lowe. =. Coming Events TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28— Kiwanis Club, dinner meeting, 6:30 p.m. Youth for Curist Bible Study Methodist Church, 729 Flem ing street, 7:30 p. m. Ft. Taylor Daplicate Bridge Club, at Ft. Taylor, 7:45 p.m. Beginners’ Bridge Group, Ft. Taylor Officers’ Club, 8 p.m. Sparkling Waters Rebekah Lodge No. 14, K. of P, Hall, Fleming St., 8 p.m. Order of DeMola, Boys, Scottish Rite Temple, 7:30 p.m. Ladies Auxiliary, VFW Post 3911, at VFW Home, 8 p.m. Ever Ready Star Club, 3 p.m. Place to be announced. Harris School Room Representa- tives, school library, 7:30 p.m. vEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29— Ft. Taylor OWC Book Review Group, at Ft, Taylor, 10 a.m. Monroe County Cerebral: Palsy Assoc., 417 Eaton St., 8 p.m. Bnai Zion Auxiliary card party at Social Hall, 8 p.m. Guests invited. Writers’ Group, home of Mr. and Mrs. Skewis, cor. Telegraph Lane and Charles St., 8 p.m. Handicraft Group, OWC, 15-1 Poinciana, 8 p.m. Navy Wives’ Bowling League, | Naval Station Alleys, 1 p.m. Meeting, Junior Ch. Commerce at clubhouse, 8 p.m. {sland City Navy Wives’ Club No. | 88, meeting at Bldg. 178, 10:30 a.m. Ladies Golf Tournament, K. W Golf course, 9 a.m. IURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 CAP Cadets, Key West High Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Navy Wives’ Bowling League, 3 p. m., N. S. Also open bowling. Rotary Club luncheon, 12:15, St Paul's Parish Hall. Key West Lions, meeting, 6:30) Pp. m. | RIDAY, OCTOBER 31— | Alcoholics Anonymous, First Presbyterian Church Annex, 8 p.m. Old fashioned Hymn sing and fellowship hour, Poinciana Bap- tist Church, sponsored by Youth for Christ, 7:30 p.m. Knights of Pythias, Pythian Hall, 8 p.m. | \TURDAY, NOVEMBER 1— | Youth for Christ Rally, Fleming street Methodist Church, 129 Fleming street, 7:30 p.m. NDAY, NOVEMBER 3— y West Duplicate Bridge Asso- ciation, Jaycee Club House, Flagler Ave., 7:45 p.m West Temple No. 20, Pythian sters, at K. of P. Hall, 7:30 p.m y West Archery Club Ley Mem- rch Annex, 7:30 p.m Board, Poincians .. at school, § p.m. cle One, First Presbyterian harch Women, $ p.m, ircle Two, First Presbyterian yerch Women. 3 p. m. West Ministerial Association fist Church, cle One, First Meth: opal Church, Parish Hall, 3 pm, iin CONCH CHOWDER By RAYMER The writers’ group which meets tomorrow at 213 Telegraph Lane at 8 p.m. will be lively and interesting if everyone turns in the character sketch which is scheduled. New- comers who haven’t had time to write one are welcome anyway. ve been dabbling around trying to make up my mind, and decided to do one on “The Character I'd Like Most to Forget.” The trouble is, I know so many! There was the Armenian who was born in Bul- garia and who spied for the English in the Turkish army; and the book- shop owner in Boston who made passes until I broke his glasses; a guy named Mushrush, who when he was a senior and I a freshman at college, refused to bring me home on time and I had to come in a window, and was caught; the stuffy professor who recommended that I transfer to another school (I did) because I wrote a sopho- moric essay called ‘‘Woman is Not Just An Incubator’; the tough I- rish neighbor girl who dared me to race her on roller-skates down the steepest hill in our home town.. and then after we got started swerved off and let me go on alone to near destruction... I ended up in a watering trough in front of the local newspaper office and darn near drowned before someone res- cued me; the naval dificer who insisted on arguing with a police officer, and when I said, “‘Shut-up,”” the policeman thought I meant him, and both of us had a paddy wagon ride; and then of course there are some marital echoes root-a-toot- toot. 1 am reminded of a Laurel and Hardy comedy of some years ago. The boys had joined the Foreign Legion“ to forget.” The command- ing officer lined up his new squad and asked why they had joined up. Laurel’s reply was “To forget.” The officer flicked a crop and ask- ed, “Forget what?” Laurel came back with “I forgot.” New Office at the fire depart- ment is completed with old guns, helmets and pictures on the walls and of course a checkerboard in one corner, The domino markers aren't there because the experts keep them in constant use. . .Won- der who the officer was who dined Sunday night at one of our popular patio restaurants and who was en- chanted by the violin and accord- ian music at dinner? He made several requests. He also investi- gated the large pink flowers on a tree near the entrance, . much to embarrassment of Mary Carter who confessed that the chef had put up artificial ones for atmos- phere. Mary also had a most amaz- ing chat with me. Back in 1934 I used to correspond with a man named Allen Carter of Carters- ville, Va. He wanted me to come up and teach beginning horseback riding in the community where horses, hunts and daily gallops were the usual. At first Mary couldn't recall the man . . then suddenly said, “Yes I DO know him. His wife was engaged to my brother and he works in a~ bank now.” Coincidence never ceases to startle me. CHANGE OF COMMAND of the Roanoke which wa” put off because of bad weather has been cancelled indefinitely. The cruiser leaves for Norfolk and repairs with no cere- mony. The trip to Miami and visit a dime VX-1 Wives Will Hostess Luncheon For OWC Nov. 7 Fun and games will be the or- der of the day at the Ft. Taylor Officers’ Wives’ Club luncheon which will be held on Friday, Nov- ember 7, at the club. This month’s hostess group will be the wives of VX-1 officers, un- der the direction of Mrs. Hugh Morrison, chairman, and Mrs. R. L. Morris, Advisory Board mem- ber. Serving of pre-luncheon cocktails will begin at 12:30 and luncheon will be served promptly at 1 p. m. Guests are urged to make an effort to be at the luncheon on time. Free games will be played after the luncheon with handmade prizes being awarded to winners. Such items as fancy aprons, luncheon sets, stenciled cocktail napkins, ceramics, a watercolor painting and other bits of handiwork are among the listed prizes. Door prize of the day will be a beautiful homemade decorated cake. A baby-sitter will be provided for the care of children. Reserva- tions for the luncheon must be made by 6 p. m. on Wednesday, November 5, by calling the Ft. Taylor Officers Club. The Advisory Board of the Of- ficers’ Wives’ Club will meet to check final luncheon arrangements and discuss business matters on Tuesday, November 4 at the club at 10 a. m, RED CROSS COURSE DATES ARE CHANGED The Water Safety Instructors’ course offered by the Key West Chapter of the American Red Cross has been stepped up a week. In- stead of November 10 through Nov- ember 14 as originally scheduled, classes will be held November 3 through November 7. Those planning to enroll in the class next Monday evening, please call the local chapter, telephone 286. All names of applicants must be submitted to the Navy. All per- sons nineteen years or over hold- ing a Senior Life Saving Certificate may register for the course. Mr. Robert Zubrod, Safety Ser- vice Field Representative from Atlanta, Georgia, will conduct the classes. The First Aid Instructors’ course scheduled for November 17 through November. 21 will remain the same. Classes willbe held in the First Methodist Church Annex at 7:00 in the evening, All persons hold- and twenty years old or older may enroll in the class. to the Audiphone Company in the Pan Am Bank bidg. brought two messages. “Hello” for Judge Ray- mond Lord from George M. Ab- salom, Jr., and word to be for- warded to Horace O’Bryant that the proper form sheets were en route for the testing of children's hearing on the audiometer. I missed catch- ing Jack Murphy’s act, the 21 year old brother of Pat Murphy, local newspaper correspondent. Pat tells me that Jack went in just tempor- ; such a sensational record act that | he was asked to return with a raise and praise fron the audience and columnists Jack Kofoed, George Bourke and others. . .Notice that j instead of shore patrol labels on |some of the big trucks crusing the town at night, there’s a new sign: |Armed Forces Police. And they jhandie without kid gloves! still buys a lot of water DO NOT FLORIDA KEYS AQUEDUCT COMMISSION Cokeorthe ta The Cit-on - PHONE: Citizen Office, 1935 PLANS ARE COMPLETED FOR SCHOOL FESTIVAL At a meeting called at the home of Mrs. Joe Wheeler, chairman of Room Representatives, final plans were made for the Hallowe'en Fes- | tival to be held on the grounds of Truman School, Thursday, October 30. A costume parade to be led by the Junior Band under the direc- tion of “Doc” Casterton will start the festivities at 5:45 p. m. Prizes will be awarded for the funniest, the most original and the prettiest as judged by the following panel of judges: Miss Dorothy Raymer, Father John Armfield, Mrs. Ro- bert Dopp, Mrs. E. E. Hood, Mrs. Harold Link and Mrs, Fernando Camus. There will be booths offering such wares as popcorn, cake, ice | hot dogs. Comie books, a fortune teller, apple bobbing and a movie starting at 7 p. m. will add to the j occasion. Committee chairman in charge of arrangements are as follows: parade, Mrs. Joe Boza; decorating, Mrs. Henry Higgs; comic books, Mrs. Sam Bath; apple bobbing, Mrs. Jack Murray; cake, Mrs. El- don Simmons; candy, Mrs. James Spencer; ice cream, Mrs. Ray- mond Felton; hot dogs, Mrs. A. E. Guinette; cold drinks,- Mrs. Bar- bara Porter; popcorn, Mrs. Fred Knight. Serving on these commit- cream, candy, cold drinks, and | hot dogs ‘and potato salad tees are members of the Room Representatives group of Truman ing Advanced First Aid Certificates |, arily at Dream Bar but turned out | Elementary P, T. A, Errol Flynn Loses In Court Battle LOS ANGELES #—Errol Flynn has lost another court alimony bat- tle with his former wife, actress Lili Damita—to the extent of $105,712.90. - The latest decision in the long dispute, handed down yesterday by Superior Judge Clarence L. Kin- eaid, paralleled one by Superior Judge Elmer D. Doyle in 1950, The latter one is on appeal. The actor’s attorneys said the Kincaid decision also will be appealed, Miss Damita's lawyers obtained the award after they claimed Flynn has paid nothing on $1,500-a-month a tit i i ms | ai *eee © He fh a 3 & & Poinciana Ghosts And Goblins Hold Carnival Thurs. Youngsters of Poinciana School will not turn out in full Hallowe'en regalia on Thursday, October 30, when the annual P.T.A. Hallo- we’en Carnival, sponsored by the school P. T. A., is held at 5:30 at the Poinciana Community Build- ing. Prizes will be given for the best costumes in an assortment of clas: sifications, and there will be fun and refreshments for all. A fish pond, bean bag toss, archery, coun- try store and movies are a part of the entertainment promised. Plate lunches of baked beans, be on sale, as well as a lavish dis- play of baked : The public is cordially invited to come to this festival and help make it a success. Young Musician Returns To Band Work In N. Y. Billy Austin, composer and pian- ist whose story and picture appear- ed in The Citizen last week, his Maxie Welters who have been visit- ing his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam L. Austin of 916 Center St., left Sunday morning for New York City where Austin’ will continue with bis band, ‘Soup and salad make a good lunch for weekday eating. For the soup you might choose split pea with croutons. For the salad serve oranges, pineapple chunks and sliced banana on erisp greens top with cream-style cottage cheese and French dressing. = Ht i gibt i | Mi i i [