The Key West Citizen Newspaper, November 18, 1952, Page 4

Page4 _ THE KEY WEST CITIZEN SOCIETY ... DOROTHY RAYMER, Society Editor Tuesday, Noverrher 18. 1952 Complete Report Of Cerebral Palsy Organization And Drive Announced Mrs. Everett Cox, president of Cerebral Palsy and Cripples As- sociation, Incorporated, makes a desperate appeal to old members to renew their membership and for new members to help establish and maintain the Monroe County Cerebral Palsy and Cripples Clinic. The membership dues will be $6.00 per year, payable $1.00 every two months. These dues are payable to Mrs. Olga dePoo, whose address is Hilton Haven, or send to Post Office Box 369, Key West. PERSONALS. . NEWS OF INTEREST ITEMS OF INTEREST TO EVERYONE Engagement Is Announced Said Mrs. Cox, in reporting on developments, “When I organized and took office as president of the Cerebral Palsy Association in June 1951, I did so because the Cerebral Palsy chapter was with- out officer operation. At that time, the amount of funds on hand in the Florida National Bank was $16.05. I proposed to a group of People interested in this wonderful cause to organize the Monroe Coun- ty Crebral Palsy Association, a non affiliate of the national organiza- tion. I also proposed a charter for this association for Monroe County, based upon Florida State laws, not New York, which was voted on and approved by the new. officers and members of the organization.” “We then started our campaign for membership, collection drive and registration of all cases of Cerebral Palsy in Monroe County and. all expenses connected there- with were paid by me personally. I further proposed the establish- ment of a clinic and due to the fact that there were not a suffi- cient number of Cerebral Palsy cases in’the county to support a clinic it was decided by all officers of the board of directors and mem- bers to treat other forms of crip- ples, imeluding the aftermath of polio, strokes and arthritis and other forms of cripples of which we founda considerable number win ee support a clinic,” she The Cerebral Palsy National Or- ganization does not include other cripples. It-is. believed that visi- tors and tourists will take advan- tage of the climate and patronize the clinic for Physio Therapy clini- eal treatment, The charter was drawn up and completed by States Attorney, J. Lancelot Lester, who donated his services and recording fee for the charter # his contribution toward the goal. The charter was granted in April of this year by Judge Lopez Jr. The establishment of this clinic was made possible by the vice Dr. Julio dePoo, who has given us the privilege of the use of space in the Galey dePoo Hospital, The clinic could not be possible without this privilege. y At the time of the charter, the @rganization had a grand total of 05, This was a hard uphill leal for a few workers who had faith and@ interest in this humane cause. With the cooperation and grand work of the entertainment chairman, Mrs, Harvey Bush, Mrs. Teresa Braxton, Mrs. Mary Amy, Mrs. Olga dePoo, Miss Harra and Mrs. Elliott Williamson, the abobe was made possible. Dr. Julio dePoo was authorized to negotiate for a physio-therapist and reported that the groups would have to guarantee a salary of $3,000.00 per year. The organiza- tion again worked diligently to ob- tain the necessary funds and were only short $175, which Mrs. Cox donated herself. This was announc- ed the goal for the therapist was reached, Again Dr. dePoo negoti- ated for the therapist and he has reported that the least one could be obtained for was $257.00 per month. The few workers again con- tinued their efforts for more funds to establish the clinic. “As of October 21, 1952, the books were audited and after the total disbursements of $155.25, there remains a grand total bal- ance of $3575.31, for which we thank those who had the faith and heart to make this clinic possible,” Mrs. Cox continued. “If you could see some of the cases that 1 go out and see and advise the parents on procedure and contact with Physio Therapist and doctors and advise and instruct them in tem- porary relief measures, you would mever hesitate to give a little to- ward relieving their plight and ~~ of their parents,” Mrs, Cox said, Some of the children of Naval personnel in Key West are sent to the Naval Hospital for treatment and care, but the civilian popula- tion have no place to go except Miami, which is too far away and _ be 0 ar The long trip to lami is too fatiguing on the crip- ples and they would not benefit as much from the treatments as they would if it were done locally. “Five years ago, when I bought my home in Key West.” Mrs. Cox’ said, “A grandmother of a ee og child appealed to me granddaughter, I took her to Dr. Kaiser in Miami, who wes very cooperative, He | wrote a letter to the county clinic instructing therapy treatment. Judge Lord signed her papers and the County Clinic was able to ob- tain the services Bu a Navy wife, “This little girl and a few other cases were treated and improve- ment was shown, but as Navy per tof are not permanent, she could not continue the service and since then the County Clinic was / i able to obtain another therap- it. “I became very active (as you would be also) if you came among these poor unfortunates. I am a mother of seven children and have nine grandchildren and I realize that none of us ever know when it will strike one of our own family. God will help us if we will help ourselves. The Board of Directors have now authorized Dr. dePoo to engaged a physio therapist. We now require equipment and I therefore appeal to the public for new mem- bers and workers to carry on this worthy work.” Any one interested please con- tact Mrs. Everett. Cox, tele- phone 543-XM, or any one of the following: Mrs. Harvey Bush, telephone 1489-M | Mrs. Elliott Williamson Mrs. Olga.dePoo, telephone 1300 Mrs. Mary Amy, telephone 1416 Mrs. Mary Mario, telephone 223 Miss Eunice Harra Mrs. Therese E. Braxton, tele- phone 12194-J Mrs. Margaret Stickney, tele- phone 1300 (New corresponding secretary). “Hams” To Give Dinner-Dance Friday Evening A dinner, dance and movies are on the schedule for the Key West Ameteur Radio club on Friday at 6 p. m. at the National Guard Armory. The “hams” cordially in- vite all members, their families and their guests. It has been requested that all reservations be made at once so the refreshments committee can make the necessary arrangements, | and assignments for the members | who are to bring food for the ; covered dish dinner. This may be | done by calling the John Adams | home, tel: 1096 W or Ernestine MeMasters at 1709 W. i At a special meeting on Novem- ber 11, the “hams” got together and gave the club rooms a clean-; up face lifting so that the Friday's party could ‘be held. ‘The party will not only affort opportunity for a get-together but will stimulate interest in the club's work. Door prizes donated by Key West and Miami merchants will | be given and the evening promises to be a pleasant one. Admiral. Duke Gives Address To Woman’s Club In his address, to members of SHIPWRECK PARTY SET the Key West Woman’s Club Fri- FOR THURS EVENING jday afternoon, Admiral Irving T. A prize for the best costume will | 3 Giiie. i.) Dae be given at the “shipwreck” party to be held Thursday evening at 6:30 p. m. at the Officers’ pool on the Seaplane Base. Partly-promoters are from the Surface Development Wives group. Hostesses are Mrs. John Mason, Ph, 1135-M and Mrs. T. C. Buell, Ph. 1959-W. Guests will bring their own suppers and cokes, beer and cof- fee will be available at the pool. Serene ert State Highway Officer To Address Truman PTA Truman Elementary P. T. A. will hold its November meeting tonight in the school auditorium starting at 7:45 p. m. Officer M, J. Wilder, Jr., of the State Highway Patrol, will be the speaker and also show a film on safety. BOOK REVIEW GROUP TO MEET TOMORROW Mrs. L. C. Brinton, chairman of the special interest book re- | view group, announced today } that Mrs, Lee Goodard would re- | view a play, “The Love of Four } Colonels” on November 19, not November 20. | The place will be Fort Taylor | Officers’ Club and the time is set at 10 2. m., tomorrow morn- ing. The book review group meets | every third Wednesday of each month. EYE SPECIAL |TO VISIT HERE Dr. Joseph Groom, eye specia- | | list, formerly of the Mayo Clinic foutheon will be in Key West this coming | ‘ne forticoming co k-end. | ca ert aug! He will be the guest of Dr. | > Valdes, 619 Duval St. h D.A.V. INITIATION |TAKES PLACE TONIGHT Initiation of new members will take place tonight at eight o'clock at a meeting of the Disabled Veterans, Chapter 33 at 418 Eme- lia St. Cmdr. Herman Gordon extends an invitation te ali members to attend. GUY CARLETON, cast as an ot he has ent, acting an La Concha Studio Photo LOVELY BLONDE MISS SHIRLEY PAPY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernie C. Papy, is betrothed to Norman Bell Wood, son of the late G. Pierce Wood and Mrs. Wood of 2528 Sunset Dr., Tampa, Fla. The announcement was made today by the bride-elect’s parents. The wedding date is to be February 3 at the peak of the winter season and will take place in Key West. Miss Papy is one of the most popular young socialites of the city, She was a student at Key West High School and was graduated from Sullins in Bristol, Va. She also attended the University of Florida where she was a member of Kappa Delta sorority. The groom-to-be was graduated from Plant High School in Tampa and attended the University of Florida where he.was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He is now serving with the U.S. Coast Guard in St. Petersburg, Florida. Duke stated that the freedom to vote as we please distinguishes the United States from most of the | rest of the world, and that in every |country subscribing to democratic tradition, the fundamental right and privilege of the thinority to disagree with the majority is of | equal importance. | He urged his listeners to study The General Wants To Be An Admiral Citizen Staff Photo Army general named Biddle in “John Loves Mary says that if he ne expects to be ed that although retained vigor.” It’s obvious that he also has a s Carleton was one of the original foun ers over ten years ago, and has been cc s wel thoughtfully the full import of America’s significance to man- kind. “‘The smothering force of Communism cannot be met by military might alone. The real contest is between those who would capture men’s minds and controls their thinking and the de- mocracies who would enlighten and direct them toward Democracy as we know and live it in America,” he said. Admiral Duke added that our greatest source of strength is the ! | fact that America today is defend- ing the moral principles believed in by most of the world. “When the people of free nations and the great mass of people under Com- munist tyranny become fully aware of this, then the final victory of free nations and lasting peace will come much nearer to being a reality,” he concluded. During the business meeting pre- 4 | ceding Admiral Dukes address, it was announced that over $200 was made at the benefit card party and fashion show. Mrs, Lee Goddard urged mem- bers to make the Christmas Ba- zaar their holiday shopping head- quarters, and asked the active co- operation of all members. The Ba- zaar will be at the Woman’s Club the afternoon of December 2. The ear is cordially invited to at- tens One survey reports that 44 ele- ments have been found in sea water. CONCH CHOWDER By cite Gwen Harrison, who writes that well’s fling at romance. Bob used to sing at a tocal. cocktail lounge with Bob Printz at the piano. They made “The Truman Song” famous, then left for the Virgin Islands where they went on with the show (it must, you know) at the Club Mahogany. The way I heard it, along came Ceecee who was then the wife of socialite Richard Hoff- man, Jr., and after listening to Bob’s baritone divorced her hus- band, her third. She was born with a platinum, diamond-studded spoon in the family safe, if not in her mouth, and is heiress to the twenty million buck Dodge fortune as she is the daughter of James H. R. Cromwell when he was married to Delphine Dodge. (He was also married to Doris Duke.) Back in the states, Bob, whose Teal monocer is Raymond Asser- son, Jr., and Ceecee, went seeing) New York and Washington, D. C., his old home town, His father is Cmdr. Raymond Asserson, U. S. N. (retired), whose nickname is “Rags” (just like in Parish). Bob's great-great-grandfather was Ad- Asserson, father’s Palm Beach : Easter Bunny is bringing g eggs! two teeth black hair whether to buy a. steak for hi son or a toothbrush first. Dorothy is busy creating ceramics and Frank is active with the theatre group at Sarasota. PASSERSBY on Duval Street on Sunday between 6 and 9 o'clock’ must have been startled to see a gs at med guitar and voices singing Americana ditties, “Frankie Johnnie,” for exam the Happy gFRE is presented Mi Barn. . . Coincidence Dept. Mrs. J. B. Carroll to find about nai Training she said, “I'm because I want Ben Schulbergs are sta my cousin and eebiae QUARTS .. °INTS.. HALF PINTS DAIRY QUEEN Corner White & United Sts. $1.40 to $8.25 ples tox. Ruleette for « private shopping 2 ee = oe ho FULLER BRUSH nn TRY: MAN AVE. Zt Prade Motel and Johnny the Reel Estete Man Seas TO WOMEN PHONE: Citizen Office, 1933 High School P.T.A. State Convention In Lakeland Attended By Local Group As its delegates to the state convention held at Lakeland, Fla., November 11 - 14, Key West High School PTA sent Mrs. Merville Rosam and Miss Eunice Harra. Mr. Rosam attended as a guest but contributed to the discussion in group meetings. and allowing that board to appoint the superintendent of schools. He further si gene books every child can have one?”; * don’t they let parents who want to buy their children’s books, do so?”’; “How can you get parents to come to a high school P. T. A.?”; “How do you deal with a teacher who is g Suggestions and ideas were ex- changed. After one of these ses- sions, Mr. Rosam remarked, “Well, I guess we're not so bad off down there in Key West. These other sia to indoctrinate their communism, were the adoption of a new by-laws; the adoption of a resolutions embodying the tion’s statement of its objects appropriate action to attain new officers year period. a | fad 5 a 7 ie 904 FLEMING ST. 8 7S gE & ooinenincnniearaeeaeanpsebtleniiliisnne each other for years. I read about || her portrait being painted He at fd g x : z : i