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DOROTHY RAYMER, Society Editor Monday, June 8, 1953 THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Pese 5 Graduate Lt. Merrill Speaks At OWC Luncheon, Naval Station Ladies Are Hostesses | One of the most delightful and informative programs | ‘of the Officers’ Wives Club w. 12:30 p.m. at Fort Taylor. instructive speech by Lt. Ral Naval Base Aide, and a bridge game. Attendance was over, 100. Hostesses for the day were members of the Nav- The afternoon cocktails, was followed by luncheon, a business as given Friday beginning at | began. with} ion, an ph F. Merrill, United States p al Station Wives group headed by Mrs. C. L. Chapman, | 's4 chairman of the group. Key West and hospitality theme was followed in the decorations and the place and name cards. | Each guest received a dainty lace| Paper circlet tied with white rib-| bon ‘and a pink frangi-panni blos- | fom on a sprig of fern, name > eard attached. The ladies respon- sible were Mrs. D. G. Horsman, Mrs. H. L, Gallagher, Mrs. 0. 0. Okeneske and Mrs. J. H. White, ar, Table ‘decorations were artistic} ! | erning rules, plus a list of the faci- lities offered by the Navy from the commissary store through enter- tainment features. The menu for the luncheon was cold sliced canteloupe, tomato stuff- ed with a chive filling, shrimp with sauce, potato chips, rolls, | butter, iced tea or coffee and| FLORINE PATRICIA RUSSELL, ITEMS OF INTEREST TO EVERYONE Activity At San Carlos School Closes Second Recital (ALS — NEWS OF INTEREST TO WOMEN DIAL: Citizen Ojfice, 2-5662 Miss Claudina La Fe Is Honored For Summer With Program Tuesday Of Music Pupils : |With Bridal Shower Thursday Eve School activities for the present term will be closed with an in- teresting program at San Carlos Tuesday, June 9th at 7 p.m. The pro- gram will be presented in both Spanish and English languages under the direction of Miss Benildes Remond and Mrs. Alice Roberts. Musical interludes will be played by Miguel Mariscal, Alfredo Barroso and Manuel Camero. © Important parts of the program | Saas | will be the Kindergarten graduat-/ MRS. LUCAS HOSTESS OS nish certificates to the chitires| FOR HOSPITAL AUX. Tonight is set for the meeting of the special class and the num- bers to pay homage to Jose Marti ‘ in the Centennial of his birth. Pub-| f° te Woman's Auxillary of lic is cordially invited. , Menree General. Hospital when Kindergarten graduates include: installations of officers will take Veda Schmidt, Linda Bates, El-| place. len Eavieeny eerte © Chavez, sooth The meeting will be held at Armstrong, Joseph Sawyer, Ralp! Arnold, John Fulford Dyson, Ge- ts cae ee rardo Abreu, Dennis Niec, Joe Al- aGnOT ANOMNA, BES GM Jen, William Hunt Harris, Sergio | Es Thursday Eve‘ A second recital will follow the Wednesday night performance at Poinciana school auditorium by the music students of Mrs. Emi- line Bodler and Kathleen Logan. The list of the second group stu- dents for the June 11 recital fol- lows: Richard Collins, Carole Albury, Deanna Sawyer, David Adams, Cerez Munoz, Ilka Munoz, Emily | Harris, Carmen Lopez, Patricia Tanner, Yolanda Harris, Martha | Salinero, Betty Jean Russell, Ma- ry Herrick, Nancy Conly, Christy | Pinder, Shirley Fernandez, and Millicent Taylor, advance pianist. The Old. Island Choral Group will sing Oui’s “Orientale” and Wilson’s “‘Carmena.” A shower in honor of Miss Claudina La Fe who will become bride of Dominic Yaccarino on June 14 at St. Mary’s Star of Catholic church was celebrated June 4 at the NCCS Club, Fe has been active in the USO there. Hostesses for the event were Mrs. Anthony Albury, Mrs. Don cy Tucker and Miss Ondina Pita, B ride E lect The serving table was decorated in the wedding colors of pink and white with an attractive and in- genius centerpiece made of two old fashioned garden sprinklers filled with flowers. They were flanked by pink candles. Prizes were won by Mrs. Marie Pinder and Mrs, Eugenia Pita Miguel Mariscal, brilliant young Key West pianist, played selections the Sea La the Miss throughout the evening: The bride elect received many strawberry shortcake with delici- | ous topping. Bridge games were enjoyed by those who spent the rest of the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reg- | inald R. Russell of 508 William Street, will receive her B. S. de- gree in Elementary Education arrangements of seafans and ‘drift- wood, the silvery-gray pieces drap- ~ ed with fishnet and studded with | tropical blooms. Starfish, shells, | * lovely purple passion flowers, add- ed to the charm. Small plant: ‘were given an over-all white paint then touched up with black outline of eyes, nose and mouth of doll-like faces and topped with inverted hibiscus flowers in Pose and yellow to form beach- comber hats. The combination of humor and beauty was extremely effective. Hats off to the ladies who created the theme. They are Mrs. W. H. Clark, Jr., Mrs. W. W. Ward, Mrs. C. C. Pearson and Mrs. R. W. Bickart. Hostesses alternating at two punch. bowls, one bowl containing maftinis, one with daiquiris, were Mesdames W. W. Wells, J. R. Mun- R. F. Merril, D, M. Roach W. H. King, Jr. Hostesses at ,. the entrance desk were Mrs. C. H. Rice and Mrs. J. H. Blinkhori ‘The playground was supervised by Mts. J.C. Luppens. Prizes . were arranged by Mrs. B. H. Ber- Mrs. R. M. Carter. period Mrs. +d. F. Croup, over-all chairman, conducted the session and an- ‘Hold Meetings nounced that 60 new members had foined the colony. Mrs. R. L. Workman’s report as co-chairman ‘was approved, and several an- mouncements were made including Ahat of “Happy Hour” Saturday at oc © Pt @aylor, Mrs, ‘Leland® Goddard } welcomed the new members and ‘the old for the Key West Players and announced. that Barn Theatre activities were: open to anyone in- Aerested; |. Mrs Joseph Blinkhorn asked ethat all those interested in home ward courses get in touch with =>» cKery:Molanteer workers for the Bo- ea Chica dispensary were request- * ed and work with the Red Cross noted. Mrs. Cedric Chapman Naval Station 0, W, C. chairman, wel- gomed the new members in the name of the hospitality committee | and introduced Lt. Merrill as speaker for the day. His highly in- teresting and informative speech | ‘was-on the etiquette of social calls cy expected of all Naval Officers and |. their ladies on reporting to activi- the Key West area. An out. brief of Lt. Merrill’s ad-! Naval Base — social calls Tues- administrative officer of per- | officer for time and dates | | ds. with the policy of activity whieh attached: Check with ad ministrative ‘officer or personnel | officer for time and dates for call- ae calls should be made a! } B.. When making official Soctal Calls in accordance with the} above, officers shall leave one en-| qraved calling card for each adult | y, found the talk beneficial and were also presented | with printed outlines of the gov-| afternoon ‘at, the “chub from Florida State University, | While in Tallahassee, Pat was | president of the F.S.S. chapter of | Future Teachers of America, and was a member of Phi Kappa Phi, national scholastic honorary, and | Kappa Delta Pi, national educa- tional honorary. Following gradu- ation she will return to Key West to take up a teaching position here. Kiwanis Club Delegate To Go Three Circles Of Presbyterians This past week, the Circles of | the Women of the First Presby- terian Church he!d this regular | monthly meetings and all of them | discussed the study lesson, “Jesus the Mighty Miracle Worker,” tak- | en from Mark, Chapters one, two and three. | Bible leader for the year, Mrs. | James Crissey, presented the les- | +) son to Circle I which convened at To Nat I Meet the home of Mrs. Walter Lazier,} The regular dinner meeting of Poinciana. Mrs. Charles Landis | i). Key West Kiwanis Club was gave the devotional, Mrs. James | UR hea Sterling and Mrs. I. C. Smith | held at 6:45/p. m., Tuesday June were guests of the seven members | 2, President Glynn Archer presid- present. Mrs. Joseph Bringman is | ing. the newly appointed chairman for Report of the last board of direc- the year. Mrs. James Scruggs will | tors meeting was made and the be the July hostess at her home, | action of the Board was approved. 106A Poinciana, This included propesed expendi- Mrs. Merville Roram, Ashe St. | tures for underprivileged children, was hostess to Circle II with eight President Archer stated that one members enjoying the _presenta- | member of the Kiwenis Sponsored tion of the lesson by Mrs. Anna |Key Club would attend the Na- Schuler. Their next meeting will | tional Convention of the Kiwanis be announced later. |Club in San Francisco this: sum- Cirele I] met with Mrs, Glea-| mer. Part of the expenses of this son Snow at 1307 Reynolds Street, | delegate Joe Pinedz, are being and 11 members attended plus a/| borne by the Kiwanis Club and the guest, Mrs. 0. Hugh Chitwood of | Key Clubbers have put on several Alabama. projects to raise . George Sturtz ‘and’ Mrs. | funds. = John Archer joined the member-| :Father John Armfield, chairman ship of Circle III. Mrs. James. Re-|.of the progress Committee con- gister presented the. lesson .and | ducted. an amusing program which Mrs. Snow gave the dévotional. consisted of several members des- The July ineeting will be held|eribing the best meai they ever at the home of Mrs. Waller Claw- | ate. The locality of the meals re- son on Seidenberz Avenue, ported ranged from southern fried Members of all thrée. Circles are | chicken in Georgia to French cook- urged to be present at the general|ing in a small French town in meeting which comes oh Monday, | World War I as described by Ma- June 15, 8p, m. the church. | Jor Dillon, Pie shell trick: Fit the pastry The next time you make gravy into the pan after it is rolled out,|for fried chicken, try using half then pat out the air carefully with | bouillon and half light cream for a small ball of the dough, | the liquid, Maxine E. Labrada the additional Alonso. Students of the special class to whom Spanish Certificates will be awarded follow: 1st Year: Xiomara Alfonso, Or- quidea Hernandez, Joe Smith, Francine McCarthy, Robert Pad- ron, Richard Padron, Swevia Cor- tez, Melinda Cortez, Deanna Cobo, Luis Mariscal, Gloria Padron. 2nd Year: Jose Miguel Mariscal, Carmen Lopez, Perla Sosin, Emily Harris. Elementary Grades‘ Pupils to whom Meritorious Honors will be awarded follow: Phyllis Ann Cur- ry, Joy May Hartley, Carlos Her- nandez, Roberta Berman, Belinda Berman, Michael Valdez, Brian Reynolds, Isabel L. Zayas, Edna Joyce Bai Jennifer Valdez, Ja- mes Scott. The program will be conducted as follows: 1, American and Cuban National Anthems. 2. Invocation — Rev. Ismael Ne- grin. 3. Brief Address — Miss B. Re- mond. 4. Recitation and Songs — Kind- ergarten Pupils. 5. Geography and History of Cu- ba Contest — 3rd and 4th grade pupils. 6. Recitations — 1st grade chil dren. 7. Songs in Spanish from Cuban Folklore — Special Class students. 8. Vacation Time — 2nd Grade pupils. 9. Numbers to pay homage to Jose Marti: (A.) Lo Rosa Blanca — Chorus. (c) Tu. (Habanera) — Song — (b) Marti’s»Centinnial — Carlos Hernandez and Juan C. Beraldi, (c) Tu Habanera) — Song Elizabeth Mariscal. Dance — Emi- ly Harris, Deanna Cobo, Juan Car- los Beraldi, (d) I Am Your Child, My Am- erica — Isabel Zayas. (e) La Bella Cubana — A. Bar- roso ano M. Camero. (f) Second Life of My Mother. (Jorge Carrera Andrade) To Mar- ti (Bonifacio Byrne) Poems recit- ed by Miguel Mariscal. Transla- tion ready by Mrs, A. Roberts. (g) Latin American Musical sel- ections — Violin and Piano. 10. Awarding of Honors to San Carlos School Pupils by Julio Ca- banas, president of San Carlos In- stitute. 11, Piano Selection — Perla So- sin, 12. Presentation of Spanish Cer- tificates to Children of the Special Class, by Cabanas. 13, Kindergarten graduating ex- ercises. 14, God Bless America — Song Cakes and refreshments will be served, Labradas Visiting Key West Relatives Fernando Labrada of Tampa and New York is visiting his mother Mrs. Marina Labrada, Porter Place and his brother Gerald, 516 Pro- spect Lane. He is a native Key Wester but in recent years has made his home in New York and now in Tampa. Max Labrada, and his wife and son are also visiting in Key West. They are seeing Mrs. Elaine Saw- | yer and Gerald Labrada and other | relatives here. This branch of the _ | Labrada family came from Tampa. Red Trade Curb WASHINGTON # — The U. S. | government has tightened its . icurbs on trade with Communist THE FouR brada, 516 P; favorit of f Fle YEAR OLD DAUGHTER of 3 uel from a U.S. port. The United States Secretary of }Commerce said: | “Applications for such a wil uot generally be 46 Fairer trade hope i held out to! world by U. S. leaders. i Coming Events MONDAY, JUNE 8~ Gym classes for O.W.C., Sea Plane Base, 10 a.m. Alcoholics | Anonymous open meeting, 515% Duval Street, 8 om. Jayteen Youth Center, Poinciana movies, 8 p. m. Presbyterian Church executive board meeting at church, 8 Pp. m. Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, San Carlos School, 8 p. m. Anchor Lodge, No. 182 Masonic, Scottish Rite Temple, 8 p. m. Wesleyan Service Guild, W. S. C. S., First Methodist Church, 7:30 p. m. Gold Star Mothers, V. F, W. Post Home, 7 p. m. DeMolay Mothers’ Circle, St. Paul’s Parish hall, 7:30 p. m. Woman's Au.x of Monroe Gen. Hospital, at home of Mrs. George Lucas, 1301 Flagler Avenue. Installation of officers, 8 p.m. TUESDAY, JUNE 9 Bowling for Officers Wives, 1 to 3:30 p.m., at Naval Station bowling 8. Ft. Taylor Duplicate Bridge Club, at Ft. Taylor, 8 p.m. Youth for Christ Bible Study, at Service Men’s Christian Center, at 323 Whitehead St. Combined social and handicraft hours at K. W. Youth Center every Tues. wvening. Open house party, $ p.m. Kadies Golf Tournament. K. W. Golf course, 9 a.m. Special interest Sewing groups 9:30 a. m. to 11:30 a. m. and 2 p. m. to 4 p. worst nagar! i Eat Lodge No. 14, Knight of Py- thias Hall, 8 p. m. Ladies Auxiliary, VFW Post 3911, at Post Home, 8 p. m. Order of DeMolay Boys, Scottish Rite Temple, 7:30 p.m. Southernmost Pistol and Rifle Club, Legion Post Home, 8 p.m. W. S. C. S. of first Methodist Church, at church, 7:30 p. m. Unit 56, Ladies Aux. FRA, club- rooms, 8 p. m. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10— Gym classes for O.W.C., Sea Plane Base, 10 a.m. Navy Thrift Shop, 10 am. to 1 pm. Navy Wives’ Bowling League Naval Station Alleys, 1 p.m. Meeting, Junior Ch. Commierce m. Movies at the Jayteen Youth Center, Poinciana, 8 p. m. Key West Art and historical so- ciety, 7:30 p. m. Monroe General Hospital Aux., at hospital, 3 p. m. Stephen R. Mallory Chapter 1562, UDC, 4:30 p. m. Fleet Training Group, 0. W. C., luncheon, at Raul's, 12:30 a.m. FAWTU 0. W. C. Fashion Show, 10:30 a. m. Aeropaims. American Legion, Arthur Sawyer Post No. 28, Post Home, 8 p.m. Junior Debs, Woman's Club, 7:30} Pp m. K. W. Order of Does, Elks Club annex, 8 p. m Scottish Rite Ladies, Rite Temple, § p. m. Writer's Guild, 8 pm, at 213 Telegraph Lane. THURSDAY, JUNE 11 Scottish Navy Wives’ Bowling League. at! lovely present’. Attending were Sharp Cutbacks Will Be Asked In Vet Spending WASHINGTON (® — The House Appropriations Committee is ex- pected to recommend sharp cut- backs in government spending for veterans to curb what some mem- bers regard as abuses and non-es- ential services, The move, it was reported yes- terday, will come June 16 when the committee sends to the House a $4,300,000,000 money bill to finance the Veterans Administration for the fiscal year starting July 1, Cutbacks would not apply to medical care and_ hospitalization for veterans whose ailments are service-connected. The committee already has said the hospital pro- gram will be alloted more money than either President Eisenhower or former President Truman re- quested. Informed sources said the com- mittee will propose that: 1, Unlimited free dental care to veterans be ended, at an estimated annual saving of 20 million dollars. 2. Applications for free hospital and medical care by veterans, ex- guests Mesdames ‘Rudolph Boza, Jack Newcomb, T. Martinez, Har- ry Lariz, P. J. Moore, John J. Ra- mero, Jr., Norman Artman, Ani- bel Perez, N. Vidal, Arthur Rob- erts, Ray Peacock, E. La Fe, Jeff Knight, Marie Pinder, Eugenia Pi- ta and Kay Yaccarino, Also enjoying the evening were the Misses Mary and Eloina Gato, Kitty Elias, Doris Hargrave, Gene- dolyn and Josephine James, Eliza- beth Acheson and Coridad Barre- Child Is Rescued NEW YORK #—An_ hysterical mother pulled her unconscious 8- month-old daughter from a bath- tub and ran screaming into the street, The cries by Mrs. Lucrezia Rod- eriquez attracted Patrolman Thom- as Sommers, who grabbed the baby from the mother’s arms and gave the child artificial respira- tion. In this way Sommers yesterday saved the life of tiny Marta Rod- eriquez, who nearly drowned when her mother left her in a bathtub and stepped out of the room mo- mentarily. THIEVES MISS LOOT DALLAS () — Somebody stole cept those unable to pay or those | the car of a New York salesman with _service-connected ailments,|im Dallas. The salesman, W. F. be rigidly checked. "| Stewart, was pretty ia about 3. “Gratuity” payments, to give | it because the rear trunk compart- veterans getting a GI home Fi a] ment contained imported lingerie financial breathing ‘spell, be elimi-| 20d: linens which he valued at nated at an estimated annual sav- | $100, ing of 60 million dollars. 4. Fees paid schools for reporting their GI bill students be cut from $1.50 to $1 per month per student, HEAP BIG CHIEF KANSAS CITY # — A red-and- white 15-foot war bonnet was pre- sented last night to Harry S. Tru- man to signify he now is an honor- ary Indian chief in the Oklahoma Junior Chamber of Commerce tribe. Charles Pierce, 1704 Josephine Street, 8 p.m. FRIDAY, JUNE 12— Old Fashioned hymn sing and fellowship program, Poinciana Baptist Church, 8.30 p.m. Navy Thrift Shop, 1 to 5 p.m. = its of Pythias, K.P. Hall, p.m. Jayteen Youth Center dance, Poinciana, 8 to 11 p. m. Fern Chapter, No. 21, Order of Eastern Star, 8 p.m. SATURDAY, JUNE 13— ~ zm Youth for Christ Rally, Fleming Street Methodist Church, 722 Fleming Street, 7:30 p.m. Stassen asks for East - West! trade in non-strategic mat a ER No APPOINTMENT NECESSARY ,000, Police found the car two days later, Stewart anxiously opened the trunk compartment. The mer- chandise hadn't been disturbed, NOW AVAILABLE JUST BRING YOUR CHILD TO OUR STORE YOUR CHILD'S PHOTO OUR GIFT TO YOU! june 11-12-13 FOR “CHILDREN'S BEST” IN KEY WEST, ITS... IDEAL TOGS CUVAL AND SOUTHARD STREETS MISS FAYE CURRY Miss Faye Curry To Be Married To Custom Work Done in Our Own Decorating Werkshop DIAL 2-2365 904 FLEMING ST, KEY WEST