The Key West Citizen Newspaper, January 9, 1953, Page 5

SOCIETY Mr. And Mrs. Herbert Best Are Hosts At Well-Attended Writers Meeting Eighteen interested persons attended the meeting Wednesday night of the Writer's Guild. Host and hostesses for the group were professional writers Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Best who invited the guild to meet at their home, 1423 Patricia Street. The meeting was in the nature of a clinie with the Bests giving advice in general! and pointers to individual writers who brought manuscripts to the @onference. The current assignment was humorous description. Each mem- ber who submitted a sketch re- ceived individual guidance and sug- gestions for bettering the effort. An open forum was held and both Mr. and Mrs. Best, who have been @uccessful writers for 25 years, made helpful comments. Mr. Best ‘wrote notations on the backs of pa- Pers as well as giving verbal help. They pointed out that a writer Should have a definite aim in mind when working and that to point at a market sometimes gives the story the proper direction and “punch.” Outlining of stories or articles was also recommended to keep the writer from being super- @uous or rambling and to achieve @ good climax. The Bests and Charles M. Black- ford, another profe:sional writer, told of their experiences in writing and of the methods used to pro- duce the best results. Questions asked by members included the Proper presentation of a manus- cript and what editors prefer in preparation of a submitted piece of creative writing. Following the formal session, the group joined in a “plot game,” in which various members outlin- ed a tale concocted on the spur of the moment from three words: an iceberg, a rockingchair and a putty knife. The results were in- genious and highly amusing. It was decided that the next pro- Ject would be to either re-write and submit for final criticism some- thing already brought tc a meet- ing, or to write something entire- ly néw, but in the field which the writer prefers or in which he seems to be at his best. The choice is up to the individual. The next Guild meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 21, at-the home,of Mrs. W. E. (Gene) Baughman, 325 Whitehead Street. Present at Wednesday’s conclave were Charles Perkins, Gertrude Splain, Victor Lang, Tomi Karns, Larry Karns, Dorothy Raymer, May-Rene M. Rodin, Dick Splaine, Yyonne C, Baughman, Charles M. ickford, Eileen Gaines, Gladys att Willing, Margaret Foresman, Leland §. March,. Dorothy Rath, Jeanne Skewis and the host and hostess, Mr. and’ Mrs. Best. Mrs. Best writes and illustrates under the name of Erick Berry and is also editor of a series of young adult books, Best writes both juvenile and adult books. They “are both experienced in all fields of writing including magazine arti- cles, stories, radio and television scripts. The Guild voted them a rousing thank-you for their interest and help and expressed grateful- ness for the time the Bests took for the meeting, especially since it is known that the two collabora- tors are hard at work on a new book. Want a pretty pink salad dress- ing for a holiday salad? Blend a little beet juice with. mayonnaise. Strech leftover cream of tomato soup by combining it with chicken or poultry broth. Casting For Play Again Tonight At Barn Theatre The first reading held at The Barn Theater last night for the Key West Players’ next prcduction, “The Bat,” was a tremendous suc- cess, due to the abundance of talent that turned out. The readings of the parts selected for casting last night were so excellently done that the Director, Bob Poliock, and the casting board had a difficult task deciding upon the final selections, which were as follows: Cornelia, Van Gorde, Emily God- dard; Lizzie Allen, Gertrude Splaine; ~ Brooks, David Huschle; Billy, Bud Workman; Reginald Beresford, Jim With- erell. Superb readings were also given for other parts, particularly Dale, which are scheduled for final selec- tion at the readings tonight, which will be held at the Barn Theater at 8:00 p. m., when the roles of the Detective, Dale, Doctor, Dick Fleming and Unknown will be fill- ed (we hope). s As previously announced, one need not be an enrolled member of The Key West Players to par- ticipate immediately and actively in their productions. Anyone in- terested in Little Theater work, with or without experience, is most cordially invited to attend the try- outs tonight. Furthermore, there are always openings in every production for technical workers (slaveys, we call ‘em) such as set building and painting, lighting, wiring, carpen- tering, make-up, costuming, hand- ling properties, yes, even keeping the house clean. So, you, and you, and you, too, are invited to attend the final tryout at 8 p. m. tonight at the Barn Theater and volunteer to participate in the fun and interest- ing work of producing the Key West Players’ zext production of their ‘‘whodunit,” “The Bat,” writ- ten by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood and produced by special arrangement with Samuel French. GIRL FOR WILLIAMS Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Wil- liams, Jr., are the happy parents of a daughter born Friday, Janu- ary 2 at 1:15 p. m. at the Monroe General Hospital. The child weigh- ed 6 1-2 Ibs on arrival and has been named Rhonda Charmane. Put small containers of food leftovers on a tray in the refrig- erator; when one is needed it is eays to pull out the tray. In this way these small containers are not likely to be shoved to the back of the refrigerator and for- gotten, Meals For Millions . BVELYN NETTLES ( Old Stone Me Millions” by fc chu Methodist and E! Salvador. c Maid’s Night Out By RAYMER “HELLGATE” at San Carles Theatre, “Long time no see” Sterling Hayden who used to look pretty in color with Madeline Carroll. In this film he doesn’t look that way, but there’s a reason. He has the role of a veterinarian from the plains of Kansas who is falsely accused of being a guerrilla ter- roist, right after the War between the States. He is hauled off to a federal prison on circumstantial evidence. The prison is Hellgate in New Mexico not so far from the Mexi- can border. It was notorious from 1867 through the 1870's as a tor- ture pen where sadistic Union soldiers put prisoners in iron hot- boxes and left them to broil in the sun until they died or lost their minds or, as in Hayden’s case as the veterinarian Hanley, lived through it somehow. The story is a true one based on an incident which is somewhat parellel to the case of Dr. Mudd who was taken to Fort Jefferson for setting the leg of Lincoln’s mur- derer, Booth. Hayden, who is giant of a man six feet five, is well cast. He doesn’t have to act much, and that is just as well because he’s the strong silent Robert Mit- chum type, just big and slow mov- ing without having to exert him- self much in the art of acting to impress. Ward Bond is really good as the hard army officer whose wife and child were burned alive in their home by guerrillas ravishing the country during the turbulent period which followed the Civil War. He takes his bitterness out on prison- ers under his supervision. When typhus hits the prison and the nearest town refuses to send water to the wilderness stronghold. Hay- den plays the hero. The ending is satisfactory, but this is no picture for those who want to be merely amused. The treatment of men at Hellgate, the wholesale deaths of the escapees who try to cross the desert make this a grim saga. Kentuckians Enjoy Hospitality Of Mrs. Dora Garcia This week's wind-up of several holiday parties given by Mrs. Dora | Dem: Garcia of 708 Eaton Street inelud- ed a steak fry on the pation of her house for a number of guests from | Tim Lexington, Kentucky. The visitors, mostly friends of Chief and Mrs. Virgil Osborpe who are stationed here, were taken on several deep-sea fishing trips dur- ing the holiday, after whieh the catch of the day was fried over an open grate. Guests also enjoyed turkey and roast pork on Xmas and New Year's Eve, in addition to many Key West delicacies of the elabor- ate buffet on each occasion. Among Kentuckians delighted with Key West and of Mrs, Garcia, were Mr. and Mrs. Mac Albright, their children, John and Lucy Albright; Janice Ridding, B. R. Osborne and Eli Osborne, brother and father respectively of Virgil Osborne; Elliot and Russell Hocker, all of Lexing- ton. Key West guests included Chief and Mrs. R. A. Quesenbérry, Mrs. Margaret Cusick, Lettie Castro, and Mrs. G. G. Lopes, Mrs. L. Choplin, Ed Harvey, Walt Jankiewicz and Mr. and Mrs. Gerlad Smith of Miami. Os BOGA GHICA GPO CLUB PRESENTS FLOOR SHOW A floor show temerrew night will be part of the entertainment at the C. P. ©. Club at Boca Chics. Featured act is a juggling team, McConnell and Moore, ‘The evening's fun begins at & p. i. with beer and buffet. Danc- ing Is from 9 p. m. on to 11 p. m. when the fleer shew begins, and will continue after the show is ended. The Key Notes will play. A lively time is promised to all whe attend. MARATHON NEWS NOTES By THELMA There will be a rummage sale, Friday and Saturday, January 9 and 10, at the fruit stand by the Flamingo Cocktail Leunge. This sale is being sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary and is for a very worthy cause. The Marathon Lions Club will have their annual Founders Day Banquet at the Overseas Lodge, TEACHERS FIRED FOR ANSWER REFUSAL Monday, January 12, 1953. The dinner starts at 9 p. m., and re- servations are $3.50. It is also Ladies Night, and about fifty couples are expected to attend. NEW YORK (#—Seven teachers who refused to answer school of- ficials’ “questions about possible Communist party membership were fired last night by the New York City Board of Education. The teachers had been suspended without pay last Jan. $1 by Super- intendent of ‘Schools William Jan- sen. If you haven't any bread crumbs on hand when you want them for a casserole main dish, erush ready-to-eat cereal flakes and use them. CHARTER NO. 4672 RESERVE DISTRICT NO. 6 REPORT OF CONDITION OF THE ORIDA NATIONAL BANK AT OF KEY ‘ATE OF AT THE CLOSE OF BUSIN! ON DECEMBER 81. 1902. FUB- SHED IN RESPONSE TO CALL ADE BY COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY, UND! SEC- TION 5311, U. & VISED STATUTES ASSETS Cash, balances with oth- er banks, ineluding balance, and $3,457,298.17 pte fe eu ri an tions of 8 204,918.66 4.00 ti Other assets TOTAL ASSETS deposi led ape cashier's eheeks, ete.) .... = ‘TOTAL Lary ee $11, 524.03 TOTAL LIABILITIES $12,027,960.84 CAPIT. Capital Stoc! Soims mon Stock, total Undivided re es (an ment account for ferred stock) .... 47,914.57 : peed. Total Cépital Accounts $ 694,392.67 Totel Liabilities and pence Capital Account $12,722,288.01 MEMORANDA Mr. and |Assete pledged cashier of the bank, do sciemnly swear that the above statement is true wy the best of my knowledge (ega) ©. L. GARDNER, Cashier. ) WM. R. WARREN, JR., HY Pca cobain Directors. and 5 y certify that I ot ‘am officer or director of this bank. (aga) NORMAN ARTM. Notary Public, State of Fiorid large. mmission expires Dee. 18th, oP by Mase. 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