The Key West Citizen Newspaper, March 13, 1954, Page 3

SOCIETY — PERSONALS — NEWS OF INTEREST TO WOMEN ITEMS OF INTEREST TO EVERYONE Change In “Mr. Roberts” Date; Will Open At Barn On March 24 The Key West Players have just announced that the opening date of ‘“‘Mister Roberts’? has been changed from March 22 to March 24. This change was necessitated by the fact that several members of the cast, which is 99 and 99-100 percent pure Navy, wil] not return from maneuvers until that date. Although the United States Navy often lends its official assistance or support to movies or plays involving naval personnel, it has issued SUE JONES, Editor Saturday, March 13, 1954 TELEPHONE: Citizen Office, 2-5661 ANNOUNCEMENT CALENDAR EVERY Sunday 2:00—CAP Cadets, Poinciana Community House 3:30—Orden Caballeros de la Luz, 422 eats St. EVERY MONDAY 10:00—Gym Class for Officers’ wives, Bldg. 83, Seaplane Base :00—Logia “Marti” Nro. 3, Caballeros de Marti, 919 Elizabeth 8:00—Alcoholics Anonymous, 515 Duval Street MONDAY, March 15 THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Page 3 Seventeen Gray Ladies Graduate At Naval Hospital Thursday Night A large group of relatives and friends attended graduation ex- ercises held Thursday night by the Key West Chapter of the Ameri- cat Red Cross for seventeen Gray Ladies. The impressive cere- mony was held in the Chapel of the Naval Hospital. Palms and garden flowers decorated the altar of the chapel. Un- iformed Gray Ladies, ‘ lass marched in to a Processional Chaplain A. R. Gibbon of the hos- pital gave the Invocation, follow- ed by E. L. Carr singing ‘Thine Alone” and “Ole Man River.” Judge Eva Warner Gibson, Volun- teer Service Group chairman in- troduced the chapter chairman, Rev. Ralph Rogers. ; Rev. Rogers expressed his ap- preciation to the class for serving with the chapter. He compared them to Florence Nightingale and Clara Barton, the founder of the American Red Cross, as he pre- sented the class to Captain R. S. Simpson, commanding officer of the hospital. Captain Simpson briefly address- ed the cops complimenting them on their good work and the cheer which they bring to the patients. He presented the diplomas to the graduation while Mrs. Raymond Morton, chairman of the Gray La- dy Corps capped each graduate. Judge Gibson gave them their Gray Lady pins, and Captain J. R. Reid, Executive Officer of the hospital presented each member with their hospital pins. Following the presentations, the Gray Ladies and graduates marched out of the chapel to a Recessional played by R. H. Johnson. A reception followed in the Red Cross Recreation Lounge which was especially decorated for the occasion. Mrs. R. S. Simpson and Mrs. J, R. Reid served punch from tables placed at each end of the room. In the center of the lounge was a table with brightly lighted candelabras and spring flowers on which was placed a beautifully de- corated cake with “Gray Lady Class of 1954.” Gray Ladies acting as hostesses served cake, sand- wiches and nuts. Members of the graduating class were Mrs, Nancy Eddy, Mrs. Lu- cille Fleming, Mrs. Elaine Graffy, Mrs. Carolyn Hand, Mrs. Anna Hastings, Mrs, Billie Henderson, Mrs. Mimi Kitchings, Mrs. Virgina Koraska, Mrs. Lallafaye Haseltine, Mrs, Walton MacManus, Mrs. Nan- cy Anne Mann, Mrs. Ann Powell, Mrs. Bette Read, Mrs. Hele Sel- lers, Mrs. Nell Stinson, Mrs. Ver- madine Warren, and Mrs, Selma Washburn. Contribution For Scholarship Fund Given Navy Wives The Island City Navy Wives Club No. 88 held its monthly business meeting, Tuesday evening, March 9 at the CPO Club lounge on the Naval Station. Betty Edwards, pre- sident, presided at the meeting. The meeting was opened with eaying of the Navy wives pledge ‘by members, followed by a prayer by Mary Ann Chatterton,. the Cha- plainInitiation service was held by the Chaplain for: Ruth Oberbey, Joanne Riggs and Gerry Lawrence. Minutes of the past month and roll call were read by acting secretary, Perry Smith, Joe Sirugo donated $25.00 to the Navy Wives Clubs of America Scholarship fund. Members who were at the Key ‘West Kennel Club last Saturday evening collected $106.00 for the Little Delores Fund. The President appointed the fol- lowing committee cha&emen for the next three months: publicity, Lois Roemmich; pins, Joan Schanatter- er; welfare, Marilyn Taylor; mem- bership, Florence Hart; YWCA, Betty Edwards: program, Ruth Oberbey; hobby, Helen Horton; scrapbook, Toni Thompson; social, Gerry Lawrence; cards, Cora Vie- ser; vanilla, Helen Horton. Dorothy Hamilton, parliamentar- jan, read two changes in the clubs bylaws by the National Club. These were voted on and adopted. Plans are being made for a pro- gressive bake sale by club mem- bers. A spaghetti dinner is planned for April 8 with Dorothy Hamil- ton, chairman of arrangements. Teresa Braxton and Perry Smith will also work on the committee. The next regular meeting will be &@ program meeting on Wednesday, March 17 at 10 a. m. All wives fo enlisted personnel in the Navy, Marines and Coast Guard are cor- dially invited to attend meetings. JOHNS’ KU KLUX (Continued from Page One) was showing in that ‘‘Brailey has a show that’s slipping.” | Odham was critical of Collins for co-introducing legislaton which set up the State Milk Commission in 1939. Odham said the commission | has fixed Florida milk prices two | to six cents a quart above the each with a member of the graduating Played by R. H. Johnson. Oddities In Nature Fascinating Movie To Be Shown Here Monday night’s Audubon Screen Tour, to be presented at Key West High School at eight o’clock under the sponsorship of the Monroe County Audubon Society features Mr. Walter H. Shackleton, a re- tired businessman and active and well-known nature photographer of Lougwille, Ky., and his unusual color motion picture “Oddities in Nature.” Appearing for the first time in Key West as an Audubon Screen Tour lecturer, Mr. Schackleton makes extensive field notes and first hand observations on wildlife in the Green River country of Ken- tucky. Many of his articles have been published in Kentucky natur- al science magazines and his com- prehensive color photography has attracted nation-wide attention. In the film “Oddities in Nature” are featured the comings ‘and go- ings of the small creatures and the events of their lives that happen regularly from day to day un- noticed by people. The film and Mr. Shackleton’s sparkling narra- tion shows the fascinating and en- tertaining interplay of forces that ted to keep all animals and plants within balance. Some of the questions that will be answered before the very eyes of the audience will-be like these — How does the yellowthroated vi- reo build its skillfully woven nest? How does the opossum carry its young? and Why doesn’t a spider get caught in its own web? The children’s matinees will be equally and especially fascinating to them, when Mr. Shackleton pre- sents a matinee at Truman School at two o’clock Monday afternoon and at Poinciana School at nine o’clock Tuesday morning. Mrs. Wood Is New VFW Auxiliary President The VFW Auxiliary, Post No. 3911, held its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 9. The president, Ruby Smith, presided at the short business meeting. Nomination and election of officers was held. Leah Wood was elected to serve as president for the ensuing year. Other officers are Nan Villareal, Sr., vice president; Mary Smith, Jr., vice president; Janette My- zik, teasurer; chaplain, Eula C. Sawyer; conductoress, Kitty Dol- ly; guard, Ruth Plowman. Eula Fritz was elected 3-year trustee. Delegates are Dolly Bath, Eula C. Sawyer and Wilhelmina Har- vey. Alternates, Ruby Smith, Ed- ith Aritis and Eula Fritz. Plans were discussed for the coming St. Patrick party the Post and the Auxiliary are having at the Naval Hospital for the patients. It promises to be a gala Irish affair, The boys look forward to these monthly parties sponsored by the VFW and the Gold Star Mothers. Mrs. Leah Wood is the Auxiliary’s hospital chairman. Eva Warner Giosbn was given her obligation as a member, and the unit welcomed back an old Member, Charlene Tibb, who re- cently returned to Key West, Mrs. Gibson won the jackpot. The next meeting of the VFW Aux- aid will be on Tuesday, March Special Events ‘SATURDAY Hospital Ball at Casa Ma- rina MONDAY, March 15 Audubon Screen Tour, high school auditorium School children at 2:00 p. m. at Truman School and Tuesday morning at Poinciana School TUESDAY, March 16 CHARITY PERFORMER—Joe i Sodja, billed as the “world’s greatest electric guitar act.” formerly with Fred Waring’s Pennsylvanians, will appear at the Hospital Charity Ball at the Casa Marina tonight. Rita Stars In Film Opening At The Strand Rita Hayworth, the most fas- cinating lady of our screen, ap- pears as the most notorious wom- an of our time in Columbia pic- tures’ “Miss Sadie Thompson,” torrid new South Seas drama Yilmed in color by Technicolor and opening tomorrow at the Strand Theatre. Jose Ferrer, Academy Award winner and celebrated per- sonality of the Broadway stage, stars with Miss Hayworth in the sultry drama which is based on W. Somerset Maugham’s famous story. Aldo Ray is featured in the principal supporting role. Miss Hayworth, one of*the most beautiful and glamorous women of the silver screen, breaks new ground in “Miss Sadie Thompson”’ in the most dramatic role of her | careér, From all reports, Miss Hayworth measures up to the heavy demands of the part which finds her playing the lusty, free- wheeling, down-to-earth “Sadie” who, when her ship is quaran- tined, suddenly appears among some 100 women-hungry Marines on a tropic atoll. Ray, as a Marine sergeant, falls hard ‘or the girl but breaks with her when Ferrer, a fanatical sin- chaser who frowns on her unin- hibited behavior, bares her un- | savory past in Honolulu. The pressure is too much for Sadie: she listens to Ferrer’s efforts to | “save” her, finally repents and | agrees to return and face pun- ishment. It is then that Ferrer’s repressed passion for Sadie will not be denied; he attempts to make love to her. The next morn- ing, overwhelmed at the enormity of his hypocrisy, the reformer kills himself. A repentent Marine sergeant ‘inds Miss Sadie Thomp- son, her breezy self again, willing to accept his proposal of marriage and a new life together. Although “Miss Sadie Thomp- son” is a straight dramatic pro- ductios, four songs and one dance are integrated into the action. Rita sings “The Heat Is On,” by | State Official Addresses Cancer Unit On Tuesday The American Cancer Society’s regular monthly meeting was held Tuesday evening, March 9, at the Woman’s Club. Dorothy Daniels, Commander of the Monroe County Unit of the American Cancer So- ciety, introduced L. H. Peterson, State executive vice president of the Society. Following his excellent discourse on cancer prevention, control, and education, Mr. Peterson invited questions from the audience. Those present learned of a three point program of research and | medical scholarships, educational campaigns, including films, liter- ature, and etc., and actual service to patients. Forty per cent of the | American Cancer Society’s funds are thus absorbed, Additional funds are used for the support of tumor clinics. Out of 17 tumor clinics in Florida, 16 are partially financed by the Cancer Society, and Mr. Peterson pointed out that 5,000 indigent patients were treated in Florida last year. Preceding and following Mr. Peterson’s talk were two vital moving pictures on cancer preven- tion and cure, —eEeEeEeEeEeEeEeEeEeEeEeEeEe——eee Ned Washington and Lester Lee; “A Marine, A Marine, A Marine,” by Allan Soberts and Lee; “‘The Blue Pacific Blues,” and “Hear No Evil, See No Evil,” by Washing- ton and Lee. Rita performs the dance while singing ‘The Heat Is On,” and advance revorts are that it outscorches a tropical heat | wave. “Miss Sadie Thompson” was glowingly photographed in color | by Technicolor on location on the Hawaiian island of Kauai which is noted for its lush tropical | beauty, its spectacular color and lovely beaches. A Jerry Wald Production, “Miss Sadie Thompson” was written for the screen by Harry Kleiner who | based himself on the famous | Maugham story. Curtis Bernhardt directed the Beckworth Corpora- tion picture. | but notably low ——T~ Fabric Center, Incorporated 622 DUVAL STREET no statement whatever on ‘‘Mister Roberts,” the most famous of all comedies about naval life, that is due at The Barn Theatre for a twelve-day engagement beginning March 24. The reason the Navy may have kept its publicity hatches sealed tight on this play, one of the most sensational hits in theatrical his- tory, is that it presents a picture of wartime naval life that is not completely the view that brass hats would approve. “‘Mister Rob- erts,”? for example, has among its chief characters a tyrannical, in- competent captain, to be played here by Ed Giesbert; a competent but somewhat rebellious junior of- ficer — the Mister Roberts of the title — to be played by Drake Cir- cle, plus a crew high in morale in respect for their commanding officer and in general discipline. This picture of life aboard a na- val vessel, while actually true in rare instances, seems to have put Navy Public Relations Officers be- tween the devil and their habitual element, the deep blue sea. They couldn’t afford to give official ap- proval to the play without also im- plying approval of the deplorable character of the captain, and ad- mitting the fact that such men sometimes are given command of ships during wartime. Yet the pic- ture given of the competence and loyalty of Lieut. Roberts and the crew was also pretty admirable, and a great credit to the Navy. Regardless of how the Navy of- | ficially feels about the play, Navy men of all ranks have flocked to its performances and loved the play, wherever it has been shown. And since its sensational opening in New York, it’s been shown prac- tically everywhere for record- breaking runs. Its popularity with naval per- sonnel was evidenced by the heavy sorinkling of blue uniforms in all its audiences throughout its three year run in New York. Time after time, when navy vessels came into New York harbor — from big bat- tleships and aircraft carriers down to destroyers and submarines — the crews of these ships would come en masse to a performance, and invite the cast of the play to come aboard their ship for a din- ner the next evening. So although the official Navy has always maintained a discreet atti- tude of “No comment” on ‘‘Mis- ter Roberts,” officers and enlisted men, including even a lot of ad- mirals, have found it highly enter- taining and true to life. Labor Post Filled WASHINGTON (# — J. Ernest Wilkins, the first Negro in 40 years to win nomination to sub- Cabinet rank, will soon take over as assistant secretary of Labor. The Senate yesterday confirmed the 60-year-old Chicago lawyer, who will head the Labor Depart- ment’s international affairs divi- sion, PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, The American Legion, dedicated to service “for God and Country,” has become one of the great bulwarks of the American way of life through its leader- ship in all movements designed to preserve our free in- stitutions and liberties, and Sonar OWC Enjoys Musical Program At Patio Luncheon Fleet Sonar School Officers Wives Club had a buffet luncheon on the patio of Echoasis on Wednesday. Hostesses for the luncheon were, Mrs. Robert McKinley, Mrs. Mel- vin Larson, Mrs. John Milandin, Mrs. Jack French, and Mrs. L. G. Lee. “Get acquainted” shamrock cards were given to each guest, and Mrs. John Dawson and Mrs. Donald Dunton, won prizes for obtaining the greatest number of signatures. The business meeting was con- ducted by the chairman, Mrs. Clyde Connelley. Minutes of the previous meeting were read by the secretary, Mrs. Robert Mc- Kinley. A program of harp music was presented by Major Earl Dillon, U.S, Army, retired. Pythian Sisters To Meet Mon. Night Pythian Sisters will hold their regular meeting at 8 p. m. on Mon- day, March 15 at the K. P. Hall, Fleming and Williams Streets. Following the meeting a St. Pat- rick’s Day program will be held and refreshment served. Members are urged to attend, and a cordial invitation is extended to all visit- ing sisters and brothers. At the last meetng the follow- ing were initiated: Knights of Py- thias Chancelor Comdr. and Mrs. D. Darley, Mr. Gerald Saunders, Mrs. Lila Drudge, Mrs. Hazel Bergstrom, Mrs. Fay McCullough and Mrs, Doris Neblet. Members are urged to attend all meetings and prepare for Grand Temple which will be on April 27, 28, and 29, At 40 miles an hour a car tra- vels 58 feet a second. Open Bobbie’s Beauty Salon 419 SOUTHARD STREET For Appointment, Call 2-6709 Bobbie Whitehead, Owner Discussions on REINCARNATION, | INVOLUTION AND EVOLUTION | Every Wednesday, 3 P.M. MRS. EMMA R. CLAYTON 1115 Casa Marina Ct. All Interested Persons Invited— TELEPHONE 2.2049 WHEREAS, The American Legion, with millions of members who have served in three wars, has grown into the greatest veterans’ organization in the world and has rendered notable and patriotic services to the community, state and nation, in times of both peace and of war, and WHEREAS, The American Legion will celebrate the 35th anniversary of its birth, March 15 to 17, 1954, NOW, THEREFORE, I, C. B. HARVEY, as Mayor of the City of Key West, do hereby proclaim the week of March 15 to 21, 1954 As AMERICAN LEGION BIRTHDAY WEEK 3:00—E. Taylor Circle, ist Baptist Church, church annex 30—Pythian Sisters, Pythian Hall, 728 Fleming Street '30—WSCS, Ley Memorial Methodist, church annex 00—Juvenile Council, Clinic Building, Fleming Street 00—Gen’l meeting, ist Presbyterian Women, Church annex 00—Methodist Men, Wesley House, Varella Street 8:00—Lions Club Auxiliary, Lions Den, Seminary St. EVERY TUESDAY 9:00—Ladies Day Golf Tournament, Golf Club 00—Thrift Shop, Navy Commissary open until 12 noon nein Club, LaConcha Hotel outh for Christ Bible Study, Fleming St. Methodi ir 45—Duplicate bridge club, Ft. Taylor Officers? Club a 00—Knights of Pythias, Pythian Hall, 728 Fleming St. 00—Stock Car Association, Legion Home, Stock Island 00—Beginner’s bridge, Ft. Taylor Officers’ Club :15—Rhumba Lessons, Ft. Taylor Officers’ Club TUESDAY, March 16 12:30—Fleet Reserve Auxiliary, luncheon at Raul’s 1:30—Rainbow Girls, Scottish Rite Temple, 533 Eaton 7:30—Minoca Council, Pocahontas, Golden Eagle Hall 8:00—Junior Woman’s Club, Woman’s Club, 319 Duval St 8:00—Jr.-Sr. High School PTA, at high school 8:00—DAV, Chapter No. 33, EVERY WEDNESDAY 422 Amelia Street 8:00—Junior Chamber of Commerce, Clubhouse, Flagler Ave. WEDNESDAY, March 17 10:00—OWC book review group—will meet Wednesday, March 24 10:00—Navy Wives Club, No. 88, CPO Lounge, Naval Station 12:30—HS-1 OWC, place to be announced 12:30—Naval Air Station OWC, 1:15—Monroe County Council PTA, Coral Shores 7:30—Dade Lodge, FAM, Scottish Rite Temple, 8:00—BPW Club, at Woman's Club 319 Duval Street Place to be announced hool Eaton Cmdr. And Mrs. Brett Honored By NAS Officers Tonight The officers at the Naval Air Station and their wives will honor Commander and Mrs. W. P. Brett at a cocktail party at Aeropalms tonight from 5 to 7 o'clock. Commander Brett who has been officer in charge at Seaplane Base is retiring after thirty years ser- vice. The party will also welcome Commander and Mrs. W. W. West- fall, Ensign and Mrs. J. L. Len- derman and MACH. W. Stephens. Sweden had 5,000 polio cases in 1953, highest since 1913. | The Little Theatre $22 TRUMAN AVENUE ne re SHOWING SATURDAY Pirates of Monterez IN TECHNICOLOR Maria Montez - Rod Cameron SHOWING SUNDAY Special IN TECHNICOLOR RANDOLPH SCOTT and MARGUERITE CHAPMAN CORONER'S CREEK from The Saturday Evening Post Story by Luke Short | | | | Exlusively Ours x saci el. 8 Opening, Borriello portrait show, through March 28 WEDNESDAY, March 17 K of C Dance at Casa Ma- rina THURSDAY, MARCH 18 Community Concert, William Primrose Organizational meeting, Dist. 25, FSNA at Monroe General Hospital. THURSDAY, March 25 Kiddie fashion show, Cenvent Aud. Rotary Ladies Night, Casa Marina FRIDAY, March 26 PRISCILLA CURTAINS Nylon Single Double Triple Fiberglas Marquisette Organdy Cushion Dot national average, i pa 2 | A man can jump abo: times ut 4 times his body length, a kangaroo about 5 times, a frog 12 times and a flea 200 times, ay Jayshees dance, show, Casa Marina fashion AN $298 PAIR AND UP The table on which Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation | Proclamation is in the Connecticut State Library ¥, Aearticrd. EF and do call upon all citizens and all organizations to join in paying tribute to the good works of The American Legion in its unselfish endeavors in national defense, Americanism, rehabilitation, child welfare, law and order, spiritual encouragement and good citizenship, and do urge all places of business, the schools, and the churches to display The American Legion emblem as a token of appreciation of the wartime and peacetime services of the city’s Legionnaires. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Seal of the City of Key West at the City Hall, this 13th day of March, in the year of our Lord, 1954. (s) C. B. HARVEY, Attest: VICTOR LOWE, City Clerk. SUMMER DRAMA Black twigs delicately traced on the palest of pastels .. . with jet butions and tiny black tassel trim for flattering emphasis. Peg pockets stand up perkily on either side of the wide swinging skirt. The crisp Everglare cotton is crease- resistant, cucumber-<cool on sizzling days. Softest shades of pink, lilac, maize or blue, all with black. Sizes 12 to 20. $8.98 HERMAN’S 512 DUVAL STREET