The Key West Citizen Newspaper, February 9, 1954, Page 3

SOCIETY — PERSONALS — NEWS OF INTERES. TO WOMEN SUE. JONES, Editor Mickey Renna Is Tuesday, February 9, 1954 THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Page 3 Glamorous Witch \Gillian And Elizabeth In New Play Time-honored notions about wit- ches being fiendish hideous crea- tures with such trappings as broom sticks, black cats and pumpkins, were discarded by Jobn van Dru- ten when he wrote “Bell, Book and Candie,” the Broadway comedy hit to be presented by the Key West Players at the Barn Theatre starting Feb. 15. For modern au- diences, van Druten decided to con- jure up modern witches, and hi is therefore inhabited with speli-binders that really “belong” in the 20th century. “Times have changed,” the play-' wright says by way of explanation. “The horse and buggy have gone, to be replaced first by the auto-~ mobile, then the airplane and shortly, the jet. It seems to mr that witches would have changed 00.” ‘The leading sorceress in “Bell,. Book and Candle” is Gillian, a gla- morous witch to be played here by Mickey Renna. She is young and alluring and lives in a well-furnish. ed New York apartment, keeping her talents at witching a well-kept secret from her neighbors. Witches ‘were not recognizable as such in the old days, and van Druten feels that their present-day counterparts deserve the same privacy. Although she has no broomstick for night flying, Gillian does keep a cat, the only witching symbol that links her to her mythological fore- bears. The cat is of course not anachronistic, .since people still employ them as pets to a large ex- tent today. Even Gillian’s “‘fami- Mar,” or witch’s pet, has been modernized, however. He’ is not black and diabolic, but a cheerful Biamese who mews contentedly and never hisses or arches his back. To make’ other changes as au- thentic as possible, the playwright selected details from the witch trials of history, including those of ‘New England, and brought them up to date, Thus, there is a prank-' fish nature to the magic indulged fm by the family of sorcerers in “Bell, Book and Candle,” Instead ef tormenting enemies by incanta-| tions, one male witch in the play gives them sleepless nights by eausing their phones to ring mys- teriously at all hours. One of his colleagues, though merely a bush league witch, at least knows how to get into locked rooms without a The conjuring and spookery in “Bell, Book and Candle” puts the accents on comic aspects rather than evil ones. The most potent ‘weapon employed by witch Gillian 4s love. Its use ultimately destroys her powers in sorcery, proving that Love, obviously, has a magic of its own so mighty that even a witch succumbs under its spell. TUESDAY, February 9 MICKEY RENNA and Elizabeth Simpson, who have leading roles in “Bell, Book and Candle” opening February 15th. ANNOUNCEMENT CALENDAR 9:00—Ladies Day Golf Tournament, Key West Golf Club 9:00—Thrift Shop, at U. S. Naval Gommissary, 9 - 12 10:00-ZX-11 OWC at Aeropalms 11:00—Art Exhibit, Elvira Reilly, Edythe and Hari. Kidd East Martello Towers, 11:30—Business Luncheon, at St. Paul’s Parish Hall 6:45—Kiwanis Club, at La Concha Hotel 7:30—Youth For Christ, Fleming St. Methodist Church 7:30—District 25, Fla, State Nurses Ass’n, Monroe General Hos- pital. 7:30+WSCS, at First Methodist Church 7:30—PTA at Truman School ITEMS OF INTEREST TO EVERYONE Florida Keys G.S. Council Activated ° Last Night; Pinder Elected President ed-looking ladies leaving the First Presbyterian | e a group of hard working Girl Scout Leaders jwho had just seen eam come true. The organization of new | troops, training of leaders, admin ive detailé and over all plan- ining of Girl Scout work in Me County became the responsibi- | lity of the A. The happy rela ‘Church last’ n' newly formed Florida Keys Council, Gir] Scouts of the G.S. Adviser \ The meeting was opened with the presentation of colors by Troop 5. Color bearers, Glenda Archer and | Marilyn Deland flanked by. color jguards Jeanie Weatherford and Gloria Boza marched smartly down the center aisle of the church to the chancel where the flags of {many nations, representing the! world-wide scope of Girl Scouting were arranged on either side of * ithe pulpit. Troop 5 presented a ‘shadow graph of the “Mermaid.” |Members of Brownie Troop 9, led ‘by Shannon Jones, gave the Brow- nie Promise and sang the “Brow-) nie Song.” 1% Gerald Saunders, chairman of the Council steering committee, in- troduced Mrs. Edgar Stark, Coun- icil meeting chairman, who paid tribute to Mrs. Ralph Milner, Mrs.} George Archer, Mrs. Allen Cleare, Mrs. Lee Thompson and to Mrs. ‘Neil Saunders, senior Girl Scout Leader. | The Constitution and by-laws were presented by Mrs. Stuart Whiting and adopted. The budget was also adopted. | Mrs. Sam Toth, president of the Girl Scout Leaders Club, present- ed the following slate of officers: | Joe Pinder, president, Mrs. Sam} Toth, vice president, Mrs. C. B./ Harvey, secretary and Mr. Mer-! ville Rosam, treasurer. They were) Mr. and Mrs. Stalnaker managed unanimously elected. to get their home built. Mrs. Stal-/ Board mere elector © any naker is the daughter of Arnold with the officers are: Mrs. | Albury She, enelida: uecst obs hed nado Camus, Mr. Earl Adams, Mr. |** and Mrs. Neil Knowles, Mrs. Ed- time at the house. gar Stark, Mr. Gerald Saunders, | MISS SARAH BOWMAN, spe- cial adviser from Girl Scout National, who installed officers of the newly-formed Florida Keys Girl Scout Council. Big Pine Key Notes By W. L. STEPHENS TELEPHONE: Episcopal Women \Engaged Plan District Deanery Meeting The Woman's Auxiliary of Saint Paui’s Episcopal Church met at the Parish Hall on Monday, Feb- Tuary 1. Mrs. Erie G. Curry, pre- sided at the meeting and Mrs. Lee Goddard led the period ot worship. | Plans for the district meeting of the Miami Deanery to be held at! LOS | { . |Saint Paul’s on March 24 were dis- cussed. | The Auxiliary will send three ba-) sic theological books to the stu- dents of the Central Theological College in Tokyo, Japan. Mrs. Hil-| da Sands, chairman of college! work and personnel, told members| Cons o mm wis * that these books are sorely needed) by the college. ‘age ° withers Ace aid annoonceduthe Miss Consuelo Juliet beginning of confirmation classes\Valdex Engaged To fr aren on Mondays 3 2" William Ross Russell Wednesdays at 7:30 p m. in the’ Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Valdez ere faneceslicesiais _ Of 1318 Virginia Street announce’ very on mis- appro is sions in China was given by Mrs, "B? enea nena = erat Corydon M. Wassel!, imrriage of their daughter, Con- Hostesses for the tea following suelo Juliet, to William Ross Rus- the meeting and program were sell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Mrs. Ralph Russell, Mrs. Hester Russell of 718 Southard Street. Blount, and Mrs. Hilda Sands. De-' The wedding date has been set corations followed a Valentine for February 26 at the First Me- [stra respi stutienwesion thodist Church on the corner of . Eaton and Simonton Streets at hide Mrs. \esspaet Bayly, Mrs. eight o’clock in the evening. ion, tie &. ¥, Come Malena ee ae Joseph Ladd, Mrs. John Armfield,| Leheateeyt as seat High School, a as Genwood Saceting:s pee is now employed by the Key West mma Seymour, Mrs. B. 0. Gas Company. | ery, Mrs. Emerson Archer, Mrs.| aun friends and relatives are cor-' Fannie Curry, Miss Jennie Sey- 5 mour and Mrs, Glen West, and Fa- ther Armfield. Sea Scouts Have Weekly Lessons Mr. Kermit Lewin, Judge Aquili-| Mr, William Ryan actually en- 7:30—Order of DeMolay, at Scottish Rite Temple 7:30—District 25, Nurses’ Ass’n., Monroe Gen, Hosp. 8:00—PTA at Harris School WEDNESDAY, February 1¢ THURSDAY, February 11 7:45—Duplicate Bridge, at Ft. Taylor 8:00—Beginners’ Bridge, at Ft. Taylor 8:00—Ladies’ Auxiliaty VFW. Post 3911, at VFW Home 8:00—Navy Wives’ Club No, 88, CPO Club, U. S. Naval Station 8:00—Knights of Pythias, at Pythian Hall 8:00—Stock Car Ass’n, at Legion Home, Stock Is. 8:00—Southernmost Pistol and Rifle Club, Legion Home 8:15—Rumba Lessons, Ft, Taylor 10:00—Fleet Sonar School OWC, ‘coffee at Echoasis 10:00—Fleet Training Group, OWC, place to be announced 10:00—FAWTU OWC, place to be announced 0—United Daughters of the Confederacy, to be announced 7:30—Key West Art and Historical Society, East Martello Tower 7:30—Junior Debs, Woman’s Club 8:00—BPO DOES, Drove, 89, at Elks Club Annex 8:00—Scottish Rite Bodies, Scottish Rite Temple 8:00—Sacerdotisas Del Hogar, 919 Elizabeth St, 8:00—American Legion Post 28, Legion Home 8:00—Junior Chamber of Commerce, at clubhouse ino Lopez, Jr., Mrs. Edgar Seney, |joys himself. He takes his siesta Jr., of Marathon, Mrs. R. S, Simp- every day and he claims he is en- son, Chaplain Ernest R. Lineber- | igving ica) eau tied) sonctiinl ger, Mrs, C. L. Murphy and Judge : 4 Eva Warner Gibson, jerawfish to eat that he feels like Members of the membership-|he’s turning into one. inating committee, composed of — two. members from the Board ot| Jo, Mr. Cash’s wife, never gets! directors, two from the leaders, lonesome, She has her raccoons to and one from the community at,entertain her. She calls them by| large will be, Mrs. Simpson, Mrs, "#me and they come to her. Stark, Mrs. Claude Spear, Mrs., Winston Jones, and Senior Chap-) lain Charles B. Robinson. | ‘he installation of officers was a * i pcateaal by Miss Sarah setae Eddie says the fishing is good special advisor from Girl Scout Na-,#t his place. He says you have to tional. In an impressive ceremony, |80 Out in a boat to catch them. Mrs, Neil Saunders lighted a can-|Maude is her charming self. She dle for each of ten leaders who Steels everyone with a hello. repeated one of the ten Girl Scout! Eddie is building a room on to Laws. The officers, leaders and] his house. board members then repeated the). 5 s4y Collins of Little Torch Key Immediately following the instal- S4¥8 he has a sign painted on his Miller went to Miami the other day in a borrowed truck, Local Sea Scout Ship 250 had! sailing and boat handling instruc-| tion at Garrison Bight on Satur- day and Sunday afternoons, The Explorers are given instruc- tion in the proper handling of boats, both under sail and under oars. Practice lessons are given every weekend in sailing and ordinary seamanship, All young fellows from 14 to 18 years of age who are interested in these events and in joining Sea Scouts are invited to attend the meetings ever’ Wednesday night at 7:00 p. m. in the old Commis- sary Buildirg on the corner of Se- minary and Tropical Streets. The old Commissary is opposite the High School Annex. Last Sundzy afternoon held an extra treat for the boys. On hand to greet old and welcome new Ex- Pplorers was former Skipper, David Myers, who was only too glad to’ Open Bobbie’s Beauty Salon 419 SOUTHARD STREET For Appointment, Call 2.6709 Bobbie Whitehead, Owner ote COIFFURE DESIGNERS the J. REIDS Salon of Beauty | 423 Fleming St. Phone 2-5263 LA CONCHA HOTEL || when the who! ij red. One of the most beautiful 9:00—Auxiliary, (sewing), Monroe General Hospital lation, president Pinder appointed the chairmen of the functional com- ‘house reading that he can catch a bonefish every day. He is chief! lend a helping hand to Mate Har- Ty Williams and give some helpful Citisen Office, 25661 Business School Is Opened Here By Mrs. Sands The Frances Business School row is open for enrollments, it was nounced today by Mrs. Frances sands, operator af the school. Classes are held from 9 a. m. ‘o noon and from 3 p. m. to 6 p. m. ‘onday through Friday at 2916 Sta- jes Ave. Mrs. Sands, who teaches short- vand in the adult education divi- on of the Key West nigh school, s offering the following cours: Business typing; personal typirg; and college typewriting technique. Accounting for secretaries; Book- keeping one and two. Gregg shorthand simplified for beginners; Gregg shorthand dicta- tion and transcription, Mimeographing. A “dressed” turkey means that the bird has had its feathers re- moved, but it still has its head, feet and entrails. No Other Tree Like It! LILY OF THE VALLEY TREE AMAZING STORY OF THE CINDERELLA TREE Every July this tree changes al. EACH most overnight (3 for $2) from a pretty green shade tree of ‘Rowers esactty he perfec rs exac' e Lilies of the Valle » Very fra- grant. The second mi hap- pens in fall with the frost, le tree turns flame and unusual of all trees. We send strong stock at least 114-3 '| ft. tall. Limited Supply. SBND NO MONEY. On delivery pay Pek Coie postal charges: ostage on prepaid or. ders. Satisfaction Guaranteed or Money Back. . KRUSE NURSERIES, Dept. 21302, Bloomington, Illinois, Print Name tips to the boys. Skipper Myers is here from Pen- | nsylvania on a two weeks business | trip, and will attend the Sea Scout meeting tomorrow night. Theosophy Lectures To Be Given On Wednesdays ? = Mrs. Emma R. Clayton, will give! Westly is quite a harpoon (a2rowW- weekly talks on “Theosophy” each er. He never misses a barracuda. Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 p. m. He came in with a 4 foot barracuda. at her home, 1115 Casa Marina’ |the other day, He is making use | jof the boat he and George built! The subjects discussed will be re-_| It’s a good idea, once during the winter, to remove the dirt and lint from around the motor of your refrigerator with a vacuum clean- er attachment or a stiff brush. Just be sure that your refrigerator is turned off when you undertake this cleanup. 10:00—Gray Ladies Corps, place to be announced 12:15—Rotary Club, St. Paul’s Parish Hall 1:00—Thrift Shop, at U. S, Naval Commissary, 1 + 4 6:30—Lions Club, 1007 Seminary St. 7:30—Amateur Radio Club, National Guard Armory 7:30—JayShees, place to be announced 7:30—Nu Phi Mu sorority, at St. Anne’s Hall 7:30—Mothers’ Club, CMI and St. Joseph’s, at the Convent 8:00—FRA Auxiliary Unit 56, Fleet Reserve Home 8:00—Busy Bee Club, place to be announced ! 8:00—Room Repr. PTA, at the High School | FRIDAY, February 12 | 10:00—Gym Classes for officer’s wives, Bldg. 83, Seaplane Base a For oa eo Baptist Church ALFONSO SPENDING 7:30—Sparkling Waters Lodge, Pythian y 7 8:00—Fern Chapter No. 21, OES, Scott Rite ~ eel LEAVE IN KEY WEST _ |rfe is down here for quite @ stay inearsation, !avolution, evolution, = ___| Pvt. Louis R. Alfonso, 8 Thomp-|staying with George Dione. the study of the Universe, visible | son Lane, arrived Sunday to spend |SUBRON WIVES '2 weeks leave here after complet- | MEET FOR COFFEE mittees: Mrs. Fernando Camus,|¢@?Penter on Stalnaker’s house and troop organization, Mr. Earl Ad- it is coming along fine. They have ams, camping, Chaplain Linebur-|8°t the roof on now. gar Stark, program, Mr. Neil Knowles, finance and Kermit Lew- gar Stark, program, Mr. Neil) knowles, finance and Kermit Lew-| in, office and staff. | The meeting closed with the sing-| ing of “‘God Bless America.” PVT. LOUIS ROBERT | George Dione has donated a) bench for the park on Palm Villa that he made. It is a substantial bench. George is a handy man to have around the house. HEAR EVANGELIST John French OF LITTLE ROCK, ARK. In A Series of Gospel Meetings KEY WEST Church of Christ 1700 Von Phister. Cor. of Ashby 7:30 ~~ Evening, Feb. 5 thru Feb. 14 Inclusive NO COLLECTIONS WILL BE MADE and invisible, and man’s place! tg es ml MEMORIAL SERVICE therein. All ecreene are asic training at Camp Gor-| wi to at ‘ea be [oom near Agusta, Georgia. |FOR MRS, HERRICK Pvt. Alfonso will return to duty | Pythian Sisters are urged to at-) \tend the funeral services for their MAYBE “WIE ibeloved sister, Mrs. Amanda Blan-| HE JUST * |\che Herrick, to be held on Wed- DIDN'T LIKE HER 2) + \nesdat at 5 p. m. The Sisters will] santa Mm i | meet on the outside of the First ginia psi ad Scecmamiest M. E. (Stone) Church at 4:45 P.M. New York prior to her marriage | Sister Herrick was a member Of in 1952 to golfer Henry (Mac) Hunt-| this Temple for 38 years. Had she er, has been awarded a divorce. lived two more years she would on cruelty grounds. She testified have been awarded the 40 year pin.!vesterday in Superior Court that! A pin that very few ever get to Hunter, 24, wear, We will miss this sister. jbad names” and asked for a di- vorce “about every month of our GIRL OF THE MONTH marriage.” DANCE AT U.S.O. THURSDAY NIGHT . Peers i . The delicious refresh-| jencaiwere wecved on the patio at ; ‘aylor. regular semi-an- Anything that Cleans, and ‘nual elections were held with the. | Polishes, Preserves following results: | or Beautifies ‘ |, Chairman — Dottie Hadley (Mrs. IS. V.); co-ch: a y * FULLER Has It WHITMANS (ees, Werld’s Finest Cosmetics and — Karen Barnes (Mrs. C. P.); Toilet Articles .. . Created Chocolates treasurer — Eve Hoffman (Mrs. R. by DAGGETT and RAMSDELL eat Tae ape ge Mibby Since 1890 ) Tay) irs. 3 setvice — Bette Stephens (Mrs. S. B. Jr.); THE ONLY hospitality — Ginny Polk (Mrs. T.| © |H.); housing — Peg Kilcoyne (Mrs.' * How Will You Bet? Hours: 9:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M, Delivery Service Between 12:00 and 1:00 and After 6 P.M. || TELEPHONE 2-6868 1113 Truman Avenue GARDNER'S ~ PHARMACY — The Rexall Store F. J.); publicity — Kitty Davis \(Mrs. J. M.); and entertainment — Jayne Barrett (Mre. E. R.). There will be a turn-over meet-| ling Wednesday morning at 9:30 at |Ft. Taylor for both the out-going |and in-coming boards, Births GIRL TO SMITHS Mr, and Mrs. Robert Smith, |birth of a daughter, Bobette Jean, on Saturday, February 6, at the |'Naval Hospital. | Smith, JO2, is the editor of the Outpost, official publication of the |Key West Naval Base, } The USO-YMCA program for the Week will feature the Girl of the Month Dance, on Thursday even- ing at 9:00 p. m. past beige will be awarded and novelty dances | PVT. LOUIS R. ALFONSO have been planned. Music will be jat Ft. Jackson, Columbia, South by Gus Ayala’s Combo. Carolina where he has been assign- Tonight at 8:00 p. m. the USO ed to Infantry Heavy Artillery will hold ping pong and pool tour- School. He expects to be sent to Reys. Dancing elasses for begin- Germany after completing this ers will start at 8:00 p. m. course. Tomorrow night the program Pvt. Alfonso is the son of Mr, Will be “Songs You Like to Hear” and Mrs, Amando M. Alfonso and 274 (20d card games will begin attended Kev Wes: Hic) So->-’ at 8:00 p, m. , Prior to enlisting two and a half night is “Game Choice” months ago. Chess, checkers, pinoch’e, SCOUTS INCREASE en ier NEW YORK @—The Boy Scouis 2. m, of America now has 3,395,884 en-| d. “Another will bec.a ———— Can you place a dime on the cover of this box without touching the sides? 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