The Key West Citizen Newspaper, January 14, 1953, Page 5

ORE or a SOCIETY — PERSONALS — NEWS OF INTEREST TO WOMEN ITEMS OF INTEREST TO EVERYONE DOROTHY RAYMER, Society Editor Farewell Tribute Of Social Whirl Honors Dr. And Mrs. Charles Bratenahl A series of parties have been given and are cortinuing this ‘week and next in honor of Ledr. and Mrs. Charles Bratenahl. He is @ physician in the Navy’s medical corps at the Naval Hospital and hhas been stationed here for two and a half years. They are leaving n or about January 25 for Honolulu, Hawaii Territory, where Dr. Bratenahl will be attached to Tripler General Hospital. The Bratenahls will be accom-——_ panied by their daughter Monica, who is nine and a half years old and Mrs. Bratenahl’s mother, Mrs. Rose Spingerne who makes her home with them. Mrs. Spingerne and the Bratenahls were recently honored at a dinner given by Cdr. and Mrs. J. L. Bettinger, Jr. at their home 408 Williams Street. Special Hawaiian dishes and table decorations were arranged. Even the dinner plates had a Hawaiian pattern of ginger-flowers and Mrs. Bettinger’s maid, Emma, who was born in Hawaii, made real flower leis for the guests. On January 8, the couple were honored by Mrs. L. C. Brinton who gave a garden party in their honor at her home at 1331 Johnson Street. The garden was attractive- ly lighted with hurricane lamps. Mrs. Bratenahl’s favorite Key West delicacy, lobster enchilada was pre- pared by Miguel, famous local chief. Over 200 guests enjoyed cocktails and the elaborate buffet. On Friday, Mrs. Bratenahl, af- fectionately known as Lucy, was honoree with her mother, at a tea given by Mrs. W. J. Lenney at -the Seaplane Base, The entire home was decorated with a Hawa- dian theme carried out by display of brilliant tropical blooms, coco- nut pods, papaya and croton leaves and exotic hibiscus blossoms. About 50 guests attended the tea which began at 4 p. m. following the Officers Wives club luncheon at which Mrs. Bratenahl was present- ed with a going-2way token. Mrs, Jonathan J. Jackson also gave a tea, January 14 in honor of Mrs, Bratenahl, Mrs. Spingerne and Mrs. J. W. Porter, mother of Mrs. Lenney. On Saturday, January 10 the couple, were feted by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sawyer with cocktails at the Sawyer house, 1017 Washington Street, followed by dinner at Fort Taylor and dancing at the Casa Marina. During the afternoon, and early evening, Miss Monica Bra- tenahl was hostess with her mother at a steak party at the Bratenahl quarters, Naval Hospital. The young guests enjoyed steak, maca- Toni and cheese en casserole, toss- ed salad, cake, ice cream with hot fudge and ‘favors. The _ guests, school chums of Monica who has been attending CMI, and girls from the hospital, then formed a thea- ter party and-enjoyed a movie. On ‘Sunday, January 11, from 8 p. m. on, the popular doctor and his wife were entertained at a cocktail party and buffet supper given by joint hosts Cdr. and Mrs. ‘W. B.Wideman and Ledr. and Mrs. William R. Ford. Punch bowl table and the buffet table were, brightly decorated. Main entrees were lobs- Fall Puts Foot Fashion on the Shell Nicest way to wear your foot this fall — slipped into a slender shell like this wedge sling pump, peaked at the vamp. So right with your ward- robe — both casual and dressy. Red calf with red zebra cording or black calf with black zebra cording. ALSO RED 4.99 STYLE 8314 8318 GLOBE “We Fit The Hard To Fit" PORMERLY PIC‘M SHOE STORE KEY WEST'S NEWEST AND LARGEST FAMILY SHOE STORE S10 Fleming St. Key West, Fla. ter and Welsh rarebit. The Bra- tenahls received farewell gifts and remembrances of clever little verses. Over 50 guests were pres- ent to bid them “aloha.” Tomorrow, Tuesday January 13, Mrs.~‘Bratenahl and Mrs. A. V. McPhillips will be guest of honor at a small bridege Juncheon given by Mrs. Edwin Trevor at the Casa Marina hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold MacManus, 2904 Staples Avenue also feted the couple with a dinner party at which sauerbraten, a special Vien- nise entree was the conversation piece. Mrs. MacManus also gave a tea for Mrs. Bratenahl. Both ladies are ardent bridge players. A bridge party is scheduled for Lucy and her husband on Monday, January 19 with Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Reagan as hosts. A small group of intimate frinds will attend a luncheon and canasta party at the home of Mr. J. Edgar Willings, 711 Simonton Street Wed- nesday afternoon at which Mrs. Bratenahl and her mother will be two of the guests of honor. Mothers of other local socialities will share the spotlight. That evening, the Bratenahls will dine at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Papy. On January 15, Thursday, Mrs. Clyde Brunson, widow of the late Admiral Brunson, will hold an honoree cocktail party for the Bratenahls and Mrs. S. P. Becker, a cousin of Mrs. Brunson’s who is visiting in Key West from Raleigh, S. C. The festivity takes place at Mrs. Bruson’s home, at 1500 Von Phister Street. Cdr. and Mrs. Leland Goddard will pay tribute to the Bratenahls who were active in the Key West Players, with a home dinnerparty, Friday. The group of friends at- tending will then form a dance party and go to the Humane Society Ball. Mrs. Wales Benham and J. Y. Porter IV will have the doctor and his wife as dinner guests in a farewell gesture on Saturday, Jan- uary 17. The next day, Sunday, January 18, the Bratenahls and Mrs. Spingerne will be entertained by Mr, and Mrs. Jack Thompson with cocktails and dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Irving D. Scott, 1601 Leon, will honor them with a dinner sometime next week. Capt. and Mrs. Bruce Bradley will give one of the final parties for the couple on January 19 at. their quarters, Naval Hospital. Little Miss Lee Huston is giv- ing a send-off party for Monica Bratenahl next Saturday, January 17. The children will enjoy luncheon and a theatre party. Mrs, Bratenahl was extremely active in both civic and naval organizations. She was a member of the local Woman’s Club, the Bridge Club, the Key West Players, and many other groups, serving on committees and taking a great in- terest in the work and projects of the community. Dr. Bratenahl, when his duties permitted, also contributed his valuable time to local interests. The Bratenahls will be missed by many friends in various circles of Key West life. K.W. HI PTA BOARD TO MEET TOMORROW The Executive Board of the Key West High School PTA will meet in the school cafeteria at eight o’clock tomorrow eveni for a very important discussion of finances. All members are urged to be Present to make plans for the rest of the year. Subscribe to The Citizen Custom Work Done in eae Own Decorating Workshop DIAL 2-2365 904 FLEMING ST. KEY WEST | RELIEF AT LAST For Your COUGH Chronic bronchitis may develop if your cough, chest cold. or acute bronchitis is not treated and you cannot afford ! to take a chance with any medicine | less potent than Creomulsion which | } goes into the bronchial system to help loosen and expel germ laden phiegm | | and aid nature to soothe and beal raw, tender, inflamed, bronchial | _ Creomulsion blends beechwood | ¢reosote by special process with other | time tested medicines for coughs. Rt | Ne a bow many | io matter medicines | have tried, Creomuision is quot | te Li ane you or bey upgist refunds | ood the oof users. (Adv.) Double Happiness Wednesday, Je January 14, 1953 THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Judge And Mrs. Aquilino Lopez, DIAL: |ST. PAUL’S AUXILIARY Page 5 Jr. |Celebrate Anniversary And Birthday | In celebration of their 14th wedding anniversary and his birth- day, Circuit Court Judge Aquilino Lopez, Jr. and his charming wife celebrated the double occasion with a mammoth cocktail party and buffet supper at Fort Taylor Officers’ Club the evening of January 9. The affair began at 7 p. m. and lasted until long after ‘Mothers Club |'Hears Neblett In |\Polio Address | The regular monthly business *;meeting of the Mothers’ Club of Citizen Staff Photo JUDGE AND MRS. AQUILINO LOPEZ, JR. paused in the night’s occupation of entertaining guests to smile for the camera. The happy occasion had a double reason for being celebrated on Friday, January 9, since it was their 14th wedding anniversary and Judge Lopez’ birthday. The couple received many useful and lovely gifts, some of them in ivory which is the 14th anni- versary medium. The Bar Association presented their distinguished colleague with a 35 mm. camera. The party was held at Fort Taylor, beginning at 7 p. m. COMING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14— Navy Wives’ Bowling League, Naval Station Alleys, 1 p.m. Meeting, Junior Ch. Commerce at clubhouse, 8 p.m. Island City Navy Wives Club No. 88, meeting at Bldg. 178. 10:30 a.m, Handicraft Group, Naval Station Library, 2nd floor, 8 p.m. Naval Station 0.W.C. luncheon, Ft. Taylor, 12:30 p.m. Fleet Training Group O.W.C., at Echoasis, 10 a.m. coffee hour. Monroe General Hospital Auxil- iary, meeting at hospital, 8 p.m. Stephen R. Mallory Chapter 1562, U.D.C., 4:30 p.m., home of Mrs. Mary Sweeting. FAWTU 0.W.C., at Aeropalms, 10 a.m., coffee hour. Scottish Rite Bodies, Scottish Rite Temple, 8 p.m. Junior Debs, meeting at Wom- an’s Club, 7:30 p:m. American Legion, Arthur Saw- yer Post No. 28, Post Home, Stock Island, 8 p.m. Ceramic Class, Martello Art School, at County Beach 1 to 4 p.m. weekly. Fun night, at Bayview Park, demonstrations by Flag Twirl- ers and Drum Majorettes of Key West High School, variety show and cake and candy sales. Admission free, dona- tions for band’s trip to Gas- parilla festival accepted. Time 8 p.m. THURSDAY, JANUARY 15— CAP Cadets, Key West High Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Navy Wives’ Bowling League, 1 p.m., N. S. Also open bowling. Rotary Club luncheon, 12:15, St. ow. of VX-1 Squadron lunch- eon, at Aeropalms, 12:30 p.m. Unit 56 Ladies Auxiliary, FRA, EVENTS monthly luncheon, CPO Club, Naval Station, noon. Martha Linda Franks Circle of WMU,. First Baptist Church, 10 a.m. Monroe County Hospital Wom- an’s Auxiliary Sewing group, at hospital, 2 p.m. VFW Post No. 3911, VFW Home, 8 p.m. Elks Lodge, meeting t club, 8 p.m. FRIDAY, JANUARY 16-- Humane Society dance and floor- show, Elks Club amex, 9 p.m. until. ... Old Fashioned hymn sing and fellowship program, Poinciana Baptist Church, p.m. Knights of Pythi Pythian Hall, 13 Street, 8 p.m. Cayo Hueso Grotto, meeting at 411 Amelia Street, 8 p.m. Key West Amateur Radio Club, National Guard Armory, 7:30 p.m. Key West Shrine Club, 7:30 p.m. Triangle Club, Pythian Sisters, Pythian Temple, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY, JANUARY 17— Youth for Christ Rally. Fleming Martello Towers County Beach, children’s class- es, 10 a.m. to noon. Adult classes, 2 to 4 p.m. MONDAY, JANUARY 19— Alcoholics Anonymous, Key West group, meeting at 8 p.m. Key West Temple No. 20 Py- thian Sisters, K. of P. Hall, 7:30 p.m. Women of First Presbyterian Church, at church, 8 p.m. Juvenile Council, Clinic Bldg., 8 p.m. W.S.C.S. of Ley Memorial Church, annex, 7:30 p.m. Elizabeth Taylor circle of WMU, First Baptist church, annex, 3 P.m. TUESDAY, JANUARY 20— Kiwanis Club dinner meeting, 6:30 p.m. BIGGEST BARGAIN IN TOWN SOAK — WASH — RINSE 3 TIMES 25e 9 LBS, YOU DRY THEM (Ready to Put Away) 20 MIN. 25¢ 9 LBS. DAMP DRY, READY FOR IRONING — 10c WHEN YOU DO THEM YOU KNOW THEY ARE DONE RIGHT PAUL'S (Self Service Laundry) 426 WHITE ST. (at Fleming) the Convent of Mary Immaculate and St. Joseph’s School was held last Thursday evening at the Con- vent Auditorium. Mrs. Ann Cobo, president, opened the meeting with the saying of the Lord’s Prayer. She introduced as guest speaker William Neblett, Monroe County |chairman of the March of Dimes | program. Neblett gave a very interesting |and informative talk on the history i polio and the goal of the Nation- al Foundation of Infantile Para- lysis. Said Neblett, “At this moment we |find science, on the one hand, ap- parently at the threshold of vic- |tory in its long, hard fight to find ja way of stemming the terrible | tide of polio, On the other hand, jWe find the disease taking a toll 9 o'clock, Approximately 300 guests were on hand to congratulate Judge and Mrs. Lopez. Some of the anniver- sary gifts were in ivory, which is the choice for the 14th year of marriage. Judge Lopez was also Presented with a fine 35 mm camera by his colleagues in the Bar Association. Mrs. Lopez was gowned in deep rose and wore an orchid on her shoulder. She also wore an ex- quisite white lace mantilla as evening scarf. Most of the women guests were attired in beautiful |i formal gowns or elaborate cock- tail dresses. Cocktails and mixed drinks were jserved. The buffet supper table was decorated with tropical flow- ers and foliage. Main entrees were ham, turkey, Kingfish, and a Key West specialty, estesveche, a dish of Spanish origin, supplimented by tasty hors d’oeuvres. An enormous birthday cake was also served. The gathering was representa- tive of every social and civic organization in the area including county, city and Naval officials as well as Key West permanent and winter residents from all social . | circles. . | Until science wins its ultimate vie: }tory, until a safe, effective pre- jventive for polio is available for jall of us, you and I must under- stand that our children are the |stakes in this race against time.” | He outlined the current March of Dimes program in Monroe County and asked that all the ;mothers give generously in this campaign. Names were taken of the mothers who volunteered to enlist in the Mothers’ March on Polio which is to be held Thursday Jan. 29. Plans were made for the -pre- sentation of a “Tom Thumb Wed- ding” on the evening of January 30 at the Convent Auditorium. Chil- dren from the two schools will take part in the skit and proceeds from this will go toward the purchase Tests have indicated that almost every person living in industrial societies has been infected with tuberculosis before he reaches the age of 15 although serious disease results in only a small part of the cases. of a Ditto machine for use in the schools. It was reported that the Junior and Senior horizontal ladders which were ordered by the Mothers’ Club before Christmas had arrived and would be installed at St. Joseph's School as soon as possible. The third grade of St. Joseph’s and the fourth grade of the Con- vent won the banners and prizes for having the largest number of mothers attending the meeting. cre enlertc ag Citizen Office, 2.5662 SETS FESTIVE PLANS Mrs. Erie G. Curry, of the Woman’s Auxiliary of Paul’s Espicopal Church last Monday’s January meeting ia the Parish House at 3 p. m. a hymn, prayers and a Bible read- ing. by the group and special plans were made for the coming Paul's Church Festival, to be Monday, January 26. An supper, a baby show and booths of attractive wares, cal candies and cookies will Patterson, Miss William Warren and Mr. Curry. Attending were Mesdames Do- lores Cancino, Byron Lowry, Glenn West, Dan Navarro, Erie Curry, Ellen Tynes, Stanley Pierce, Irv- ing T. Duke, Leland Goddard, Louise Grant, Emma Seymour, Hilda Sands, Miles Refo, Glenwood Sweeting, Myron Russell, Clarence Allshouse, J. J. Trevor, Mervin Russell, Wil- liam Sheppard, Gloriana Bayly, {Ralph Russell, John S. Armfield, |Mrs. Richardson, and the Misses Jennie Seymour and Etta Patter- son. The weight of water containea in a piece of wood can be twice as much as the weight of the dry wood. 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