The Key West Citizen Newspaper, March 21, 1953, Page 5

SOCIETY — PERSONALS — NEWS OF INTEREST TO DOROTHY RAYMER, Society Editor ITEMS OF INTEREST TO EVERYONE Seturday, March 21, 1953 THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Vance G. Stirrup, Legion Commander, Is Guest Speaker At Navy Wives Club Commander Vance C. Stirrup of Arthur Sawyer Post No. 28 in Key West was guest speaker at the monthly sotial of the Island City’s Navy Wives Club Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the|- White Hat Club on the Naval Station. In his address Commander Stir-: rup outlined the scope of the WOMEN : Ba Citizen Office, 2.5661 | Coming Events gy AY, MARCH 21— outh for Christ Rally. Fleming Street Methodist Church, 7% Fleming Street, 7:30 p.m. egg Seer 10 A.M. to noon e: ello Art School, County Beach. CONCH CHOWDER By RAYMER : _** *|"Welcome Aboard’ | Humorous Skit and Musical Program Party Honors Enjoyed At Meeting Of B.P.W. Club |Bushnell Officers After a short but very enjoyable program, the Business and Five newly arrived atone and Piofessional Women’s Club took action on several important mat- their mines were “weleomed ters in the regular business meeting last Wdnesday evening at the|#board” by the officers of the Woman's Club. Four Key West High School girls from the dra-|USS Bushnell (AS-15) at a eock- Matics class taught by Richard Ertzman presented a short dra-|tail party given at the Fleet So- Hold on to the sirens, boys, Matic sketch. “Ladies of the Mop,” a humor- ous. skit with a slight Pagliacci touch, concerned four scrub wo- men who were at heart frustrat- ed “artists. As they scrubbed, or stopped for their midnight snack, Dolores Taylor, the would-be act- | Tess, waltzed with her mop for a leading man. Martha Perez, mun- ' ching the banana from her lunch, pounded the piano as Carol Ree-' ves, frustrated concert singer, | tried to reach nigh C. During the | whole proceeding Myrna Curry, | the “ballet dancer,” creakily | showed off her idea of the ballet. the scrubwoman had re- tired, the program shifted to more serious art as Michael Mar- iseg] played two selections, “Pre- lude” by Chopin, and ‘Prelude’ by. Manazuka. Michael also told of his recent trip to Wash- ington, where he played concerts for distinguished andiences at the Women’s Press Club and the Pan- American Union and was given encouragement and advice by noted pianists. In answer to ques- tions, Michael admitted that he took up the piano on his own at the age of three and has been enthusiastic about it ever since. He is now studying with the fa- mous composer-pianist Mme Ma- pazuka in Miami and learning French and German in his spare time. He added that he hopes to complete his high school work next year and win a scholarship to a good conservatory. At the business meeting sever- al important matters were taken up. It was voted to pay the en- tire expense of one girl delegate to Girls’ State next summer. The club also voted to continue spon- soring the Armed Forces Day contest in the public schools, in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Dorothy Daniels, secre- tary of the Monroe County Blood Committee, announced that the April 13 and 14. She emphasized that civilians can then give blood which ‘will be retained for Mon- Yee County people, and that the doner can designate his own in- dividual recipient or can donate the blood to any grcup he chooses. Mrs. Daniels was also given a round of applause for her honor- able mention award from the Na- tional Safety Council, a wecogni- tion of her fine work in safety in cooperation with the public schools here. A deadline of March 28 was set for completing the collection of gifts for the Girls’ Industrial School, at Ocala, a BPW state project. Members are requested to bring their used clothing, cos- tume jewelry, or other gifts to the Tropical Trader by that date so that the box can be sent to the school before Easter. A nominating committee to pre- pare a slate of nominees for next year’s offices was elected. The committee includes: Mrs. Flor- ence Gordon, chairman, Mrs. Hes- ter Stutz, Mrs. Carola Nettles, Mrs. Merle Curry, and Mrs. Joan Mardis. Hostesses for the meeting were Mrs. Blanche Miller, Mrs. Ange- la Caro, and Mrs. Merle Curry. Damaso Santana Has Birthday Fete On St. Pat’s Day Sixth birthday party was cele- brated at Bayview Park by Da- maso Santana, March 17. The party was given by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Nelson. Color scheme of green and white carried out for St. Patrick’s day. Thirty guests, were present. Three large birthday cakes, bub- ble gum, ice cream, candy and soft drinks were served. Prizes were awarded to Maida Santana, Armando _— Pekeika. Green ballons were favors. Guests included: Bobby Bazo, Glendora Smith, Mrs. Smith, Rufus Smith, Billy Gower, Mrs. Gower, Yvon- ne Demeritt, Mrs. Demeritt, Ar- mando Pekeika, Cecelia Pekeika, Peter Baso, Nilo Diaz, Eddie Tru- jillo, Sonia Fernandez, Mrs. Rod- riguez, Susan Rodriguez, Alice Baso, Anita McCormick, Mrs. McCormick, Sonia Santana, Mai- da Santana, Manuel Ortaoa, Mr. and Mrs. Lopez, Celia Lopez, Di- nah Lopez, Paula Sakila, Mary Key, Helen Castro, Mrs. Estella Trujillo, Denis Acevedo, Mrs. Diaz, David Trujillo. nat School Officers Club, “Echo- asis,”” Wednesday night. The hon- ored guests were Lt. and Mrs. E. J. Blain, Lt. and Mrs. J. E. Camp, Lt. and Mrs. A. L. Se Lt. (j.g.) and Mrs. E. U. Scharff (MC) and Lt. (j.g.) Still (MC). Light refreshments were served and soothing piano music filled out a wonderful evening. Lt. Blain, the Bushnell’s new Communications Officer, is resid- ing at 1225 3rd St. with his wife, “Jerry,” and their three boys: Charles, Peter, and Robert. Lt. Blain reported aboard the B nell after nearly three yi duty in the New London area. Lt. and Mrs. J. E. Camp have just arrived here from a_ three- year tour of duty at the Naval Torpedo Station, Keyport, Wash- ington. The Camps have two chil- dren, Jack, Jr. and Gail, and are residing at 120 Ann St. Lt. Camp is Assistant Ordnance Repair Of- ficer on the Bushnell. The new Assistant Supply Of- ficer aboard is Lt, A. L. i Ill, who resides with his wife at 38A Felton Road, Sigsbee : Park. Lt. and Mrs. Child have two sons, Christopher and Steven. The Childs came to the Bushnell from Philadelphia where Lt. Child was assigned to the General aot Supply Office. Child graduai from the U. S. Naval Academy in 1947. Lt. (j.g.) Still has, just been re- turned to active duty as the ship’s Medical Officer. Dr. Still grad- uated from Georgetown Universi- ty Medical School, Washington, D. C. : Lt. (j.g.) and Mrs, E. V. Scharff (MC) have recently arrived from five months’ duty at Corpus Christi Naval Air Station. Scharif is Assistant Medical Of- ficer. The Scharff¢ reside at 1005 Flagler Avenué. Apply To Wed Clarence David Brown, 29, 203 Virginia Street, and Willie Mae Martin, 20, same address have applied for a marriage license at the office of County Judge Ray- mond R. Lerd. Alamogordo, N. Mex., where the first atom bomb was explod- ed, is in the Rio Grande valley. YOUNGER GENERATION OF ACTRESSES. this trip of Reynolgs schgol girls were in the east of the récent play, ene of Cinderella's step es the other step-siste They leok like very nicely behaved sters “Cinderella directed by s Diane L are suppe to b center eel be giris—Cituzesa Buti Photo. Mrs. Brooks Wright as the stepmother, and right. Carctine Bass Left is Cathy Wick as here we go again! At the time of this writing, I am gazing at the world through Fred- Allen’s eyes. . .‘‘suiteases” under them + « .0B account of a second noc- turnal visit to our apartment house on Charles Street by a prowler. Last time thé intrepid visitor just took off his clothes, folded them in neat pile and then went inside and tried doors until ught by the police. When found, was attempting to force the door of an upstairs apartment. This timé. . .the unidentified guy got in. . .and got out again after'a struggle during which the wo screamed, Claude M’Collie ra oft berkitg my patio, and neighbors, called the police. First I was aware of anything wrong. . was waking to vibrations of the house and thé faint sound of my dog. Being: deaf, only sharp or very reverbérating sounds pene- trate the wall of silence without a hearing aid. The the hall came after the police had arrived, summoned by Mr. Moore who works for Western Union and who saw the figure of fag roe st the bask Of our apart at our apa: Duilding:: ya about: 2:30 a.m. and I was deep in slumber. I stumbled around putting on clothes, ripped $s. was driven to hiding a door when the search party suddenly appeared just le the bathroom door with searchlights. Claude was crouched on the back step alter- nating growls and barks. . He was highly indignant when I let him in and made him lie down in @ corner. After all, he’s no across -|bloodhound and thé police would- n’t appreciate any interference from an irate dog. In the street practically the en- tire néighborhood convened. The usual conflict over what had hap- pened went on. Everybody did agreé that thé yells were heard. Jim Cobb who had just had a tooth pulled was still groggy with the drug to kill pain, but he said he not only héard the but heard scuffling overh The Dimmicks live up rae scream - + and pipg. in. that Tt turned 80h 102s 8 domestic fracas between a, band and who had been too much. _in the morn- archérs and neighbors 1 fell into bed... . . Came the dawn Funsip: one. . I my TEs St ioaes three hours without dehnny Meyers and his wife Ed- na are back in town now. Ann Denis was in rare form with arias from the Mikado. . -entrancing ‘listeners as she warbled. . In ja letter to the editor, a caught jerror said something about Sher- (iff Spettsweod being inexperi- jénced, “untired” and very young. ‘The word was supposed to be |“untried.”. . If you see Mickey . and ladies |’ raids on the steam after weekend |reses in ber arms. s big smile on ‘ber face ang three doctors ai ber tide. | Her jusbead, Ser Leutence Oi | ivier, wee Wb Ser os she siepyed | dows irom 6 plone at Loades air- port. She suffered « nervous break- dows while making a film called Elephant Welk” and Sir Laurence Cinderella, but just the same they flew to Hollywood to escort ber bome pounding on! Child | ™Y door by Jim Cobb who lives American Legion revealing many unknown facts to the members present. Although he spoke of the many and varied activities of the American Legion, the most im- pressive was the “Americanism” program. This activity does so much in insti iri ericanism in all who have the op- portunity of benefitting from it. The youth training program also served to be a standout. Not only does it give the youth an athle- tic outlet but trains them in the fine art of “Good Sportsmanship.” In closing Mr. Stirrup urged the group to participate in the acti- vities of the Local Post. During the social Mr. J. W. Taylor, manager of the C.P.O. Club on the Naval Station gave a brief talk on the improvements that are to be made in expanding the club. Refreshments _ consisting of sandwiches, potatoes chips and coffee were enjoyed by all pre- | sent. Guest present were Mrs. Alice iBush, First Vice President of Cerebral Palsy and Barbara Zim- merman, wife of W. R. Zimmer- ;man TM3 stationed at SurAsDev- Angelyn Sheppard was appoint- ed by Edith Dunsmore as co- chairman of publicity. A cake sale is planned by the members in the near future. The next meeting will be held a. m. in the White Hat Club Lounge on the Naval Station. All wives of personnel in the Nav Marines and Coast Guard cordially invited to attend. Now Hear, This— Dear Dorothy: The grapevine bas it that all those attending the St. Patrick’s Day Buffet Dinner at Fort Tay- lor last Tuesday evening had a bang-up good time. The corned \beef and cabbage served was the best ever had. Couldn’t make it myself. Always miss out of the good food! The Thirft Shop has announced "fthat -there -will be no more con- signment sales. Fniisted person- nel, please note. The three lowest |pay grades are eligible and wel- come to baby layettes. Apply to Anna at the Dependent’s Clinic or direct to the Thrift Shop. If new babies could be thrilled, they certainly would be with these lay- ettes! Did you know that when Ad miral Murphy made his last in- spection tour here he compli- mented the Thrift Shop on its ef- ficiency and organization? WEll, he did, and that is like getting the “best of the show” award at a flower show! Also at the last Thrift Shop board meeting, at coffee at Mrs. Irving T. Duke’s home, Mrs. T. D. Boaz, past chairman, was pre- sehted with a lovely silver bowl tin appreciation of her fine work. Mrs. W. H. Tuesdell, present chairman, made the presentation. The Surface Development Grovp are having a luncheon on Tuesday, March 24, at Fort Tay- lor -- the time, 12:30 p. m. The hostesses, Mrs. Mrs. J. V. Black and Mrs. |Boyd, are promoting an Easter | Bonnet Parade. Members }make and model their latest style bonnets -- animal, vege- |table or mineral -- for prizes! This style show you must attend! Fleet Training Group had a Coffee at Echoasis and among other topics of interest elected |mew officers. Mrs. J. B ~\is the new chairman; } | J. Whalen is chairman for their next luncheon to be held on April 8. The Naval Air Stetien croup La having a covered dish supper at) Wednesday March 25th at 10:00|m E. A. Hemley, | J.) are to| Bridge-Canasta Luncheon Held By ZX-11 O.W.C. Although ‘wearin’ of the green” was one day late at the ZX-11 Of- ficers Wives place at Echoasis. After cocktails, about 23 mem- bers were seated and enjoyed a luncheon of chicken salad, french fried potatores, garden peas, hot rolls ‘and butter, timeade and Key lime pi | itors from the North who | particularly eajoyed the Key West | dessert were Miss Beverly Me- Murray and Miss Marcella Doylé, guests of Mrs. C. D. McMurray. Mrs. J. A. Flenner had Mrs. |Guy Ballou as ner guest and all |were pleased to greet Mrs. J. R. ‘Hogan, Mrs. M. E. Clinker and | Mis: W. R. Schueneman as new members. 2X-11 0. W. C. for service at Ww T Mecioshy and will be put the by Mrs. was a into fleet "a onth. Bridge and cana: ed after luncheon. Mrs. Isakson was high bridge and Mrs. A. Robinson was the canasta winner while J. H. Blink- vhor held the deusy prize at the end of the afternoon. Lazarovici Party Given Last Night For Elmer Davis Famed commentator Elmer Davis was honored last evéning at a cocktail party given by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lazarovici at their Truman Avenue home which began at 5 p. m. and lasted until after eight o'clock. The hostess wore a pale beige lace gown with multi-colored corsage- able tidbits. i ca Among the guests was known actor Paul McGrath and i il Hi ithe Seaplane Base Pool on Wed-; inesday, March 25, at 5:30 p. m.} Mrs. J,.H. Cheffey is chairman. | Sounds good. There is something about hamburgers cooked outside | - and those gals are all good cooks! iif g: Ss Well, that is the mainstay of the regular Sungay evening Buffet at Port Taylor this week! Time ~ tp m 5: pm. Come early and bring the fe ¢ Smooth sail Lee Shoufeld, gon of Mr. and Mrs. William Shoufeld, not. Pierre Duval in miniature. Nipper nipped about the stage in fine fettle to match his moustache during the Reynolds School Presentation of “Cinderella.” Ley Memorial ‘Church W.S.C.S. ,Holds Meeting The regular monthly meéting of the W. §. C. S. of Ley Memorial Church, was held on Monday. March 16th, 1953. Miss Elizabeth Rosam offered an interésting spiritual program with the aid of Mrs. T. M. Curry, Jr., Mrs. Stuart Whiting and Mrs. W. J. Doughtery. Music was fur- a by Miss Catherine Know- Business session was handled Mrs. Harry Richardson, pre- Lila Harris, who has been rence Charles Myers, Archie Roberts, Harry Richardson, Hilton Tift, J. C. Harrington, Eldon Simmons, and Albert Cruz. Visitors were Mrs. George Mil- jler and Mrs. Herb Ford. Roberts, | doors open at 8:30 p.m. Contest at 11:30 p.m. Second night of Reynolds School Play, “Cinderella” at 7 p.m. Open to public art exhibit, East Martello Tower Gallery, tional Association. of Wom: Artists, noon to 5 p. » daily, except Mondays. ce MONDAY, MARCH 23— Water color landscape Painting class, 2 to 4 p.m., West Mar- iello Gallery Art Classes, County Beach. Gym classes for O.W.C., Sea Plane Base, 10 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous open meeting, 51514 Duval Street, 8 p.m. Meeting of Caballeros Metodistas, Methodist Men, Wesley House, 8 p.m. Rehearsal of all three acts of ' “Our Town,” at Barn Theatre, | 8:15 p.m. | TUESDAY, MARCH ~ Bowling for Officers Wives, 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Naval Station Syne Boge ‘ay! Duplicate je — 7:45 p.m. at La boi Youth for Christ Bible Study, at Service Men's Christian Center, 517 Fleming St. Beginners’ Bridge Group, Ft. Taylor Officers’ Club, 8 p.m. Combined social and handicraft hours at K. W. Youth Center Portrait painting classes, 2 to ¢ P.m., West Martello Arc School, County Beach. Navy Thrift Shop, 10 am. to 1 p.m. Surface Development 0.W.C. group luncheon with Easter Bonnet contest, Ft, Taylor, 12:30 to 4 p.m. Brudge and canasta. United Council of church Wo- men, First Presbyterian Church, 11 a.m. Sparkling Waters Rebekah Lodge No. 14, K. of P. Hall, 7:30 p.m. Order of DeMolay Boys, Scottish Rite Temple, 7:30 p.m. Ladies Aux. VFW Post 3911, at VFW Post Home, 8 p.m. Interior Decorating Class, Wo- man’s Club, 8 p.m. Ever Ready Star Club, 3 p.m. Harris School Room Represen- tatives, at school, 7:30 p.m. Unit 56 Ladies Aux. FRA, coffee, Naval Station Beach patio, 10 a.m, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25— Navy Wives’ Bowling League, Naval Station Alleys, 1 p.m. (St. Francisville, La.) In memory of Alfredo Sands whe departed this life March 22, 1941. . | We saw you fading like a flower But couldn't make you stay .| We nursed you with tender kind- ness Until God called you away. We think of you in silence No eyes may see us weep | But many silent tears are shed ; When others are asleep. | Sadly missed by wife, Mrs, Flos | Sie E. Sands, Alfredo L. Sands, Jr., json, and daughter Eloise £E. | Walker. 1-it COIFFURE DESIGNERS the J. REID'S | Salon of Beauty “aa