The Key West Citizen Newspaper, December 10, 1952, Page 5

GLAMOR PLUS is shown in this array of evening gowns and da frocks shown at the recent Officers’ Wives’ Club luncheon and fashion show at which the ZX-11 group were ix to right: Janet Powell, Betty Ann Flenner, Norma Kettlewell and Sammy Brown. Mar-Ed; jewelry by the Beachcomber. * STAIRWAY TO CHARM is: formed by Lois McCloskey in Mexican skirt and — cacti ATR d blouse (she was fashion commentator at the show); Jackie Buell in red taffeta and tu!le; Fran Ford in dawn pink, new for the Titian type, and Dresden doll blonde Alice Spicer who wore a cocktail gown from Mothers’ Beautiful with red velvet sméck and black sheath skirt. MOLIDAY MOOD ¢f sr wife of a black a Jean Spirt ee All Photes by Ellis mn smart sleek black cocktg!! thers Be avail officer ms out in UNUSUAL DEYAIL in high nion is wives acting as models. Left, Marietta Irvin blo flowered profusion. Center, Paris Robert displ broidered lace over black and Dottie V gray frock with small bouquet tucked into the bustled-bow back. | ZX-11 Officers’ Wives Present Fashion Show At Friday Luncheon Hostesses at the Officers Wives’ Club luncheon at Fort Taylor on Friday were from the ZX-11 group who arranged a fashion show of resort wear from Mar-Ed’s and an array of dresses for the expectant mother from Mother’s Beautift 1 costume jewelry was loaned through the courtesy of the Beachcomber. Most of the footgear was from the Mar-Ed shop. The models were representa- tive of various Navy wives’ activiti Preceding the fashion cavalcade, — > an exotic luncheon featuring East | Tic which had a satin sheen and Indian dishes was served, buffet | was suitable for dressup as well as style, which allowed for rapid ser- | bridge. Sammie Brown of SurAs- vice and more time for the meet-|DevDet was lovely in several ing and the show. The menu in- | gowns, one of chartreuse embossed an irridescent silk organdy evening gown. Betty Parmelee, VX-1, don- ned a clever party dress for mothers created of short black vel- vet skirt and mandarin jacket in brocaded white with floral design. Betty Lenny displayed a sophisti- cated black satin siren’s gown. Bet- ty Ann Flenner looked ready for thé mistletoe in poinsettia red cocktail frock. Janet Powell in honey-be! for blondes was like a Southern belle in lace formal. Most stunning was the silver-blue-gray _ taffeta gown with frou-frou bustle orna. pNesester: December 10,1952 THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Page 8 SOCIETY | . The Sou | BANDIT GETS SHOOK | BALTIMORE ® — The would-be bandit who entered an East Bal- timore grocery last night became so nervous and shook so violently -|that his revolver came apart in Mrs. Fannie Beall, clerk in the grocery, tola police the bandit got down on hi: hands and knees to retrieve his bullet. At this point, Mrs. Beall charged the man with a butcher knife and mented with of all things, a cor-!his hand and the lone bullet fell |he fled—without tho money, is sage! |to the floor. bullet and parts of his gun. | | | | | i | i | Perfect companions for the days ahead, whether your life + cluded curried meat, rice, chutney, Indian relish, finely chopped egg, | tea and coffee and pumpkin pie. | Mrs. H. C. Spicer, Jr. was in| charge of the menu and was one | of the chairmen with co-chairmen | Lois McCloskey and Rita Spooner. Decorations were on the Christ- | }mas theme with co-workers Rita | Spooner, Mildred Isakson, Ida Mae | im | Milot, Pat Payne, Nan Kreig: and Lois McCloskey, who was also com- ;mentator for the fashion parade, | in charge of the table. centerpieces jand the big Christmas tree in the |patio. Place cards were little ob- Tongs of paper with a jolly Santa |Clause face in one corner. Name ecards were colored candles | Prizes were won by Mrs. John | Dawson and Mrs. Carl Hilton after luncheon, The tables were bright and sparkling with trees made of pyra pique. Margaret Toth of FAWTU has a real talent for One of her dresses had the true modeling. | Parisian flare which made for ex-; tra chic (see picture), Expectant mothers sometimes have difficulty in finding dresses which can be worn with smartness as well as comfort but the two: piece cotton tissue gingham worn by Sally Prange, wife of a Naval Hospital physician showed that they are available in Key West. Also from Mothers’ Beautiful were the sensational dresses worn by Mrs. Spicer. One was in black taffeta with sparkling trim. The other was, | holly-red velvet smock over black sheath skirt of faille. Dittie Dumas was Mrs. Christ- mas Eve herself in pure white foi mal gown with dashing red bow at the bodice and up over one shoul- be campus or career. Designed for smart, busy people like you .. tailored to take you on or off the campus. Smart new shapes with a look that is more than casual e+. that teams up perfectly with trim town suits. , $8.95 GLOBE “We FIT THE HARD TO FIT” Formerly Pie’M Shoe Store KEY WEST’S NEWEST AND LARGEST FAMILY SHOE STORE 510 Fleming St. Key West, Fle, f} vin of SubRon division fi | mided Christmas ornaments, Flor-| der. Marietta Irvin was radiant in \ida holly, circlets of brilliant poin- settia and tropical foliage. The motif was enhanced with plastic, icicles, chubby snowmen carrying holly and tiny spruce trees, small gold and white angels, frosted pinecones and a straw cornucopia spilling its glittering treasure of miniature Christmas spheres on the tablecloth. A large decorated) | tree added to the holiday theme. | Mrs. McClosky took the mike and described the ensembles as the models promenaded to music step} ping into the Ft. Taylor patio) through the doors trimmed to look like a Christmas gift tied in white paper with crimson bows. The models were recruited from members of the group. Paris Rob- ertson of ZX-11 was first on the program with a black nylon robe | and night gown t Powell wore }a pink nylon Chinese mandarin pa | jama set. Dottie Wigs ter a new lounge outfit ¢ suit. The ti j black velvet blouse of gold. Ed's | Mothers’ Be: jbecomingly me | Bige of FAWTU ir | white pe pusher en: q ‘ corduroy jacket with le | black to match the toreado' jers. Norma Kettlewell of ZX | chanted in a Hawaiian pris | piece beach ensemble. Mar in red and white swim t Ford of HS-1 look i KEY WEST'S OWN DECORATING SHOP ALL WORK DONE ON THE PREMISES FULL LINE OF DRAPERY. HAND PRINTS, UPHOLSTERY MATERIALS FOAM RUBBER CUSHIONS, BOLSTERS AND CUSHIONS TRIMMINGS FOR SLIP COVERS, BALL FRINGE ADELINE’S INTERIORS 904 FLEMING ST. DIAL 2-2365