The Key West Citizen Newspaper, February 12, 1954, Page 3

_ SOCIETY — PERSON. SUE JONES, Editor Pridey, Februery 12, 1954 Married In Alaska SGT. AND MRS. KERMIT A. THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Page 3 y KERR, JR., who were ynited in marriage on January 16 in Fairbanks, Alaska. Miss Kelley And Sgt. Kerr Are ree ITEMS OF INTEREST TO EVERYONE \Bathing Beauty _|Miss Harris On Federation Tour [Contest At Elks | ' The Elks Club will hold the 1954 Miss Key West Bathing beauty con- test at a dance on Saturday nigh February 20, at the, Elks Club An- nex. A floor show is planned, and the contest judges will be winter visitors to the city. Several Key West girls have al- ready registered for the contest, and it is expected that many more will qualify before the February 17 deadline. A rehearsal has been set for that day in the Annex This year’s winner will receive a number of beautiful gifts and a ‘trophy donated by the Elks Club. The trophy will be inscribed with the winner’s name and “Miss Key West Bathing Beauty of 1954.” Any girl living in Key West is elibible to enter the contest, and may do so by calling 2-3643. | A complete program will be an- nounced later. U. of M. Degrees For Local Boys Two Key West High School grad- uates received degrees from the University of Miami, Coral Gables,| Fla., in commencement exercises Feb. 1. | James D. Malgrat, son of Mr.) and Mrs. George Malgrat, 615) Whitehead Street, received a bach-/ elor of science degree cum laude. | A wology major and a chemistry minor, he was a member of Alpha] Epsilon Delta, national pre-medi-! cal honorary; Beta Beta Beta, na-! MRS. OSCAR tion of Wor left) of Key nt of the General Federa- Miss Minnie Porter-Harris t of the Hotel Nacional, Ha- sit to various women’s clubs throughout A. ALGHREN. + 5 C , and United In Lutheran Ceremony Miss Rosella Edna Kelley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Keliey of Bentley Island, Alaska, recently became the bride of Sgt. Kermit Alexander, Jr. The couple were united in a candlelight cere- mony in the Lutheran Church at Fairbanks, Alaska. Sgt. Kerr is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kermit A. Kerr of Key West. He is currently stationed with the Fleet Sonar owc S00ist Installations Squadron, at Valentine Coffee Ladd Air Base. | A The bride who was given in mar. Held At Echoasis Echoasis was the scene of the riage by her father, wore a white satin gown, fedturing a bolero with|Fleet Sonar Officers’ Wives Club Peter Pan collar and a sweetheart coffee on Wednesday morning. Red neckline. A nylon net overskirt,,candles and red and white flowers hung‘in scallops from the waist.|carried out the Valentine theme in A small white headpiece held/the decorations, her short, off the face veil in place! The hostesses, Mrs. R. F. Merrill The bride’s bouquet was lavender|and Mrs. J. W. McKinley, served cbrysanthemums and white stock. heart-shaped cakes and cookies. The maid of honor, Miss Patsy Mrs. E. C. Connelley was selected Ann Kelley, wore a white strapless chairman of the group and Mrs, gown with green velvet bolero and/R. A. Dickins, co-chairman. Other carried varigated chrysanthemums. officers who will serve with Mrs. | Miss Marie Gagnon, britlesmaid, Conelley are Mrs. R. T. McKinley,| wore a blue formal with matching secretary and Mrs. J. A. Black,| net ‘stole’ and a corsage of white treasurer. Advisory Board mem- chrysanthemums. Another brides- ber will be Mrs. S. P. Douglas, Jr. maid, Mill Jan Mellon, wore green Publicity director will be Mrs. L. with a corsage of rust-colored'E. Davis, Jr. chrysanthemums. The door prize, a Valentine box Serving as best man for the, of candy was won by Mrs. Frank groom, was Donald R. Mankins. Smith. Ushers were Thomas Banks and Tony Gilardi. A reception at the home of the bride’s parents was held immedi- ately following the ceremony. The couple are now at home to friends in Fairbanks, Alaska. SUNSHINE SCHOOL |\James White Graduates |From University of Miami | James A. White received his ministration at Commencement ex- ercises held at the Dade County Auditorium on February 1. Mr. White is the husband of the CHANGES LOCATION former Beatrice Moreno, well- The Sunshine School for pre- known Key West pianist. school age children is moving from eee eerie er its present location, 323 Whitehead! A little cooking sherry adds fla- St., to a new location, 620 South-|vor to black bean soup. Garnish ard St., it was announced today with a slice of lemon and one of by Mrs. Harry Gregory, operator hard-cooked egg. of the school. The school will open in the new, Charles II of England once tried lecation Monday morning, Mrs.'to suppress coffee houses on the Gregory added. There still are/ground they were centers of polit- openings for enrollment. jical agitation. ANNOUNCEMENT CALENDAR FRIDAY, February 12 10:00—Gym Classes for officer’s wives, Bldg. 83, Seaplane Base 7:30—Youth For Christ, Poinciana Baptist Church 17:30—Sparkling Waters Rebekah Lodge, Pythian Hall 8:00—Fern Chapter No. 21, OES, Scottish Rite Temple SUNDAY, February 14 2:00—CAP Cadets, Poinciana Community House 3:30—Orden Caballeros de la Luz, 422 Amelia St. Wenday, February 15 istry Honors Society; Chemistry : Club. Malgrat attended Emory Uni- versity before coming to the UM. He now plans to enter medical school at the University of Tennes- see, and the Mr. and Mrs, William A. Freeman, 724 Eaton Street, received a bach- elor of business administration de- gree, Freeman majored in account- aaa ‘Man Called Peter’ ‘Subject Of OWC 'Book Review Those planning to attend the Book Review at Ft. Taylor Offi- cers’ Club on Wednesday, Febru- ary 17 at 10 a. m. are eagerly an- ticipating a fine talk by Mrs. Jon- athan Jackson when she tells them about Catherine Marshall’s “Man Called Peter.” A book of such great beauty is jseldom given to the world. Nor \does the right person to handle |such a review, ‘happen’ very often. | | jlosophies and her own success story of post-depression years the Book Review Group chose her to do this for them and have been Patiently awaiting her winter so- ‘journ in Key West when they might hear her. bachelor’s degree in Business Ad-| Besides the wonderful story of 7:30 p. m. at the Peter Marshalls themselves, at |the same time beautiful, humor- ‘ous, sad, Mrs. Jackson will bring in some of the splendid bits from Peter Marshall's book “Mr. Jones Meet The Master.” “Man Called Peter” is present- jly being readied for movie pro- duction. Mrs. Marshaaj recently re- \turned from Hollywood where af- and scriptwriter, the main script |has taken form. Refinement, dia- Hlogue, decisions as to cast, etc. are to follow soon, Etheridges Recent Visitors To City Pfc. Dwight A. Etheridge, Army Med. Det., Fort Clayton, Canal Zone, and Mrs. Etheridge, of Ports- mouth, Virginia recently visited his parents Mr. and Mrs, C. Jay Etheridge, who are staying at the home of Mrs, Ella Warren of 412 10:00—Officers’ Wives Gym Classes, Bldg, 83, Seaplane Base 3:00 — Eliz. Taylor Circle, 1st Baptist Church, Annex 7:30 — WSCS, Ley Memorial Methodist, Church Annex 7:30 — K. W. Temple Pythian Sister, 728 Fleming St. — Methodist Men, Wesley House — Juvenile Council, Clinic Bldg. — Lions Club Aux., Lions Den, Seminary St. 8:00 — General Meeting, ist Presbyterian Women, at.church 8:00—Logi “Marti” Nro. 3, 919 Elizabeth Street 8:00—Alcoholics Anonymous, 515%2 Duval Street TUESDAY, February 16 9:00—Ladies Day Golf Tournament, Key West Golf Club 9:00—Thrift Shop, Naval Commissary, Open 9 to 12. 12:30—FRA Ladies Auxiliary luncheon, place to be announced @:45—Kiwanis Club, LaConcha Hotel | ace veepwoman's Club, supper for new members at Woman's | | 7:30—Youth for Christ, Bible Study, Fleming St. Meth. Church. 7:30—KW Assembly No. 13, Rainbow Girls, Scottish Rite Temple | 7:30—Minoca Council No. 13, Pocahontas, Golden Eagle Hall 1:45—Duplicate Bridge Club, Ft. Taylor Officers’ Club 00—Beginners’ bridge, Ft. Taylor Officers’ Club ‘00—Stock Car Ass’n, Legion Home, Stock Island 8:00—K. W. Chapter No. 33, DAV, 422 Amelia St. 8:00—Jr. Sr. High School PTA at high school 8:00—Knights of Pythias, Pythian Hall, 728 Fleming St. 8:15—Rhumba Lessons, Ft, Taylor Officers’ Club THURSDAY, February 18 8:00—Civil Air Patrol, Poinciana Community Center 8:00—CAP Cadets, Poinciana Community @aiter | 4 Pfc. Dwight A. Etheridge Elizabeth Street. The Etheridges, who were accompanied by their two children, also visited Rut- ledge E. Etheridge, HM1, 109-B. Peary Court. ~ After a trip to Virginia, SFC Etheridge will report to Fort Sher- ‘dan, Illinois for reassignment, tional biology honorary; the Chem-)|— David Warfield Freeman, son of} Knowing Helen Jackson’s own phi-| \Welcome Dance For Gilmore Crew Here On Sunday | Gilmore which returned to West after thirty-five Caribbean waters, d the Ship visited P St. Thomas, will be wel the NCCS USO on Sunday evenin days whi an jonor. Music for dancing will be nished by the Tu chestra. Vocal rendered by taler sonnel, and refresh served. Dances, with orchestra, are hel at the NCCS USO every Sunday. |Wednesday and Frida from 8:45 to I'l p. m. Other aftrac tive prog: nd 1 the five classes in pool and pi barbell gyr jare invited to fur: Toppers Or All Club, n. use the ‘Youn gsters Skate Tonight At Park Tonight is skating night at Bay- a \view Park, its will he new basket court and all youn ed to come out and Eighfy-one the skat night. C Club mer on the first I Ask Mrs. Th become a m don’t have to b go on ter several sessions with director the skating fun. There is plenty of d music, \McCauleys To Spend A [Month With Reardons | Major and Mrs Cauley of Houst ing Mrs, MeCat her husband, C |William H. R on Francis S is the former West. The crew of the USS Howard W. Key with a semi-formal dance in their will be Naval per. nts will be v evening de 1 hood, and Dorothy Military Key West Players Dabble In Spells ‘And Witchcraft A beautiful twentieth century sorceress falls in love with a deb- ir, unsuspecting publisher in Bell, Book and Candle,” the next ; Play to be presented by the Key t West Players at the-Barn Theatre, for 6 performances beginning Mon. Feb. 15. The part of the, young publisher whoa becomes so infatu- _ ated with the’ seductive witch that he forgets his fiancee, will be play- ed by Josef Hurka, Mickey Renna _ Plays the glamorous witch. These are the roles created on the Broad- by Rex Harrison and mer. ‘ As relatives of the Manhattan ’ witch, Richard Brooks will portray varlock,”” a male witch who f s the family by getting a job instead of witching for his liveli- Caracciolo a fluttery aunt who lives in a witches’ hostel where the ladies do their “brewing” in a communal kitchen. In pursuit of these broomless conjurors is a mystery writer, be- ing played by Fred Taylor who tracks down their New York haunts and hopes to expose them to an unbelieving publicg An actor with a “creep-on’ role Elizabeth Simpson, a gifted Siamese cat who has been assigned the role of Pye- wacket, the “familiar,” or pet, of the comedy’s leading witch. Diree- tor for this play is Emily Woolley is “Bell, Book and Candle” is from prolific pen of John van Drut- or of “The Voice of the ‘I Remember Mama” and other Broadway hits. Van ruten’s comedy about modern- y wizards was one of the major es of the 1950-51 season in lking up a run of Simplon tunnel in the Swiss 12 miles long, required eight. COIFFURE DESIGNERS the J. REIDS Salon of Beauty Yarns... Materials Free Instruction Knitting ... Crochet 616 DUVAL STREET Telephone 2-6141 Open Bobbie's Beauty Salon 419 SOUTHARD STREET For Appointment, Call 2-6709 Bobbie Whitehead, Owner 423 Fleming St. Phone 2-5263 LA CONCHA HOTEL Hear DOUGLASS HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS Sing at LEY MEMORIAL METHODIST CHURCH Corner Georgia and Truman Sunday Night, 7:30 (FEBRUARY 14) . omorrow Night, 7:30 HEA MR, J. A. McLAREi SCOTCH EVANGELIST 729 FLEMING STREET — NEWS OF INTERES. TO WOMEN TELEPHONE: Citizen Office, 2-566 |e was given a five-way contract)‘gingham’ today that there's jas dance director, costume design-| glamor left. That's why we jer, coiffure designer set designer|no big new stars today. No gla! jand straight director. Then he or.” opened his own salon. | Loper feels that any woman Loper decries the current lack) devotes a little planning to a wal jof glamor in the off-screen activi-|rcbe can be well-dressed, even |ties of Hollywood stars. He says: ja budget. He advises: : | “What made the movie busi-| “If you have only a limi ness? Glamor, that’s what. The/amount to spend, stick to one Public wants to see its favoritejor, preferably black. Thus y stars looking like stars, on or offineed only one set of accessor the screen. But everybody’s so that go with everything.” Today’s | Women | By DOROTHY ROE AP Women’s Editor Some of the world’s worst - dressed women are to be found among Hollywood stars, says Don |Loper, designer of clothes, houses jand movie sets and once an in- ternationally known dancer. “They go around in trousers and sweaters, or off-shoulder gowns,” |says this outspoken critic. “They haven’t heard about the daytime |dress.”” There are, of course, exceptions, |Loper hastens to add. Among these he lists Irene Dunne, Arlene Dahl, |Claudette Colbert, Joan Crawford, |Greer Garson, Lana Turner and |Eleanor Parker. These stars, he concedes, always look like ladies, on or off the screen. Quite natural- ly, some are his customers. In New York for a breather be- |fore journeying to London to open ja men’s and a women’s branch Jof his California fashion salons, \Loper was in a mood to get a few things off his chest, “Here in the East nobody would think of going down town in a |swim suit and shirt, but in Holly- wood it’s common practice. When the stars get out to the Coast they start going native in dress. “Take Hedy Lamarr, for in- stance. After being known as one of the most glamorous women in Vienna, as soon as she arrived in Hollywood she took to peasant blouses and dirndls.” Loper began his designing ca- reer creating costumes for his, dancing partner, Maxine Barrat, during their appeaance in various Boadway~ hit musicals. From there he went to Hollywood to dance with Ginger Rogers in “Lady in the Dark,” after which , Have A Wonderful Time at RAUL’S DANCING SATURDAY NIGHT To Music of Pierre Duval and His ORCHESTRA 10 P.M. to 2 A.M. 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