The Key West Citizen Newspaper, March 24, 1954, Page 3

SOCIETY — PERSONALS — NEWS OF INTEREST TO WOMEN ITEMS OF INTEREST TO EVERYONE SUE JONES, Editor Wednesday, March 24, 1954 The Year’s at Spring ‘ The day's at the morn The morning’s at seven ‘The hillside’s dew-pearled The lark’s on the wing The snail’s on the thorn God’s in His Heaven All’s right with the world Each year at Spring I believe we all ihink of Browning’s Pippa Passes not only as expressing so forcefully the season, but as one of the delightful, half . remembered things from our childhood. More at another time of the difficulties in- yolved in bringing the verse in its entirety to you — As I said — it always seems to be with us, but only in snatches — a gay, lilting thing. With Spring in my heart and step — and having safely rounded Pneumonia Corners, let’s bounce into the shops and see what we shall see. *¥* 4 * Almost ten years ago, Glenn Miller disappeared in a plane, lost over the English Channel. He was truly a great band leader and musician — identified so completely with the American popular music field: Now there is to be a movie of his life and you may find at the Music Shop- pe, 726 Duval, the recorded songs from it. Seeing the record, “The Glenn Miller Story” really took me back to, as Joan would say, “olden times.” Memories of dan- | ces and old beaus came storm- ing back when | saw the titles, “Moonlight Serenade,” “In the Mood,” “Tuxedo Junction,” and all the others he played so well. All these haunting melodies are again recorded by most of the aggregation which helped to make them hits many years ago. For a short stroll into the musi- cal past — “The Glenn Miller Story’ — in all speeds — at the Music Shoppe, which has so many grand records of all types. %¥ -* * On the right hand wall, after you enter East Martello Gallery there is an extremely lovely bas- relief of the Madonna and Child. The beauty and authenticity of this rare and priceless objet d’art is displayed to great advantage against the almost one hundred | year old red brick of the Tower. ‘This low relief has been traced back to the 15th Century and is attributed to Andrea Mantegna. The Gallery acquired this ex- ceptional work of art from two of our charming and favorite winter residents who thought, and right ly so, that the Gallery was long on history, but a bit short on art. Thank you for doing such a mag- nificent thing for Our Town. ¥* -% * Speaking of the Gallery, close by on the Boulevard is the most divine pla: aul’s Restaur- ant and Cocktail lounge at 1000 Roosevelt Blvd. (just in case you didn’t know the exact address!). It is a marvelous spot for din- ing and wining and on Saturday — dancing. ‘Pete’ Mincheff is internationally famous for his jizardy and witchery in the cul- THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Page 3 hear some sweet soul speaking up in a generous manner? ? ? KK ck Bolted right down to the Caro- line Shop and flew upstairs and sure enough, they were reducing their prices on their “bolt-ends” of drapery and upholstery mat- This means ten yards or however, that’s more than aplenty to do a chair with — or many other things! Although the Caroline Shop make the draperies and slipcov- ers there, they will come out to your house — discuss your dec- crating problems — help you select material — the right col- ors, whether to put a print with @ stripe or not — and cut the covers out right on your chair or sofa, The charge is only for.. the material used, and their bark cloth and sailcloth are won- derfull xpensive. Their work- manship is guaranteed and ‘hey really know ‘heir drapes and slipcovers! Call ihe Caroline Shop and your decorating with cloth problems are solved. K, wk wk KEY-totes: Overheard in a shop —a five year old singing ‘‘Dianionds are a Girl’s Best Friend” — where- upon, a cynical adult female said, “Dear, they sure are if you have them.” Mary Louise says they tell this story in Our Town — about the toothless termite who went into the bar and said “Is this bar - ten- der?” But‘ she didn’t say which bar— (Shades of that shaggy dog!) OR ORK, Are keeping books and records on your rental properties getting you down? Don‘t you know how much money you have? The Co- ral Keys Office Supp! at 126 Duval has the perfect answer to every landlord’s accounting head- ache. The Huber’s “Practical In- come Tax System” is a neat, compact little book which aids and abets you in keeping amounts of rent received, re- pairs made, depreciation allow- able, etc. up to da This Huber System is perfect regardless of the type of rental property — motel, hotel, or a- partments. Drop in at the Coral Keys Office Supplies and see how easy and efficient this System is. You'll be accounts will be happier too! * % *¥ Yesterday I found myself inad- vertently directing traffic on Caro- line Street from the car — peo- ple including yours truly couldn’t help but pass the barricade — as it was small and placed complete- ly to one side of the street. I got three thank you’s and one “‘ignor- al.” This business of tearing up the streets and usually during the “Season” has gone on for so long it is really funny. However, may I suggest painting signs saying “Detour” or “For heaven’s sake don’t go down this street!” The present barricades are antiquated and inadequate — and half the time not there! x * Today's warm weather will mean much cutting of hair. Why inery arts department. One of his many specialties is native sea- food. No, they don’t do the hula, but he can bake, fry, broil, and while | don’t know him personal- ly, probably ¢atch them. | believe he must say a word of magic over them — for never has fish tasted so elegant. Raul's is really one of Our Town's super-dooper pl: your best gal there for an evening and have fun! Oh, | almost forgot—their steaks are of choice quality and so0cccce tender — never a bum steer at Raul’s! Kick «x HAPPY BIRTHDAY — YESTERDAY! Beau Thompson Danny Sellers Herman Moore Pees ke 8 Somebody good made the stoles at Brown's Gift Shop at 609 Du- val Street. They are knit of soft white wool with a gold thread running through. Just throw over your shoulder and watch the chill steal away! Many people remember their family and friends at Easter time—when you do, think of the not take your head to the Ador- able Beauty Salon and let them cut or trim your crowning glory. K ok ok PAGING PEN PALS: The fol- lowing was received the other morn at the office and I quote: “My dear Friend: I’m writing these few lines to you and hope that you don’t mind. I had a copy of the Key West Citzen and saw your name men- tioned. T’ve heard so much about Key West and am sure it must be just) lovely down there. I'm much interested in Key West | and if you would care to write me one’ down there and if you don’t care to write yourself you may know of some other lady there that would write to me. Cordially yours,” Yes, gals, it is from a man! And} if you are interested in answering his letter, call me and I shall give| you the address. By the by — the| letter was addressed to “Miss. Sue | Jones” — and have we been kid-} ding her! Heke OH Saw the cutest and most inex- pensive pocketbooks, hats and gloves at the Ideal Togs at 534 fruits and candies at Brown's! Or perhaps, you'd like to send that wee niece one of their dar- ling leather skirts, with fringe on the bottom and an overall pat- tern of colored squares, fee. Fee *. CRISIS: Simply must wear shoes while writing or stop absentmind- edly putting cigarettes out with my feet. The shortage of ashtrays at the Citizen is alarming and the Duval. One set of matching bag and hat in silk swiss braid runs wa gamut of milady’s growing — the bonnet size one to ee comes with brim turned back, so everyone can see the baby — size three to six has a brim to demurely shield the eyes and size six to ten, sports a fancy criss-cross strap in the back to show off the curls. One tiny little pocketbook was vintage and appearance of the ones we do have are appalling! Do I «in the shape of a mushroom — looked as if an elf were about would be pleased to hear from some } the AK601.—Citizen Staff Photo, Finch, “SUCCESSFUL EXPERIMENT—The ships doctor assists in the distilling of “Scots whiskey” aboard the strawberry birthmark?” will Sundays. tion of synthetic Scots whisky, expected guest aboard ship. . form naval “kick-a-poo juice” purportedly, sign Pulver, the “wolf” boy, played by Red Taylor, had promised his .an army nurse, the first female he had seen in months. Mister Roberts and Doc are endeavoring to trans- (alcohol and ? ? ?) into a reasonable facsimile of the beverage ordered, and with remarkable success. Barn Theatre Audience To See ‘Mr. Roberts’ Opening: Tonight The uproarious answer to the question, “Who is the girl with be enacted at The Barn Theatre tonight with the Key West Players opening of their latest produc- tion, ‘Mister Roberts,” for a 12-day run through April 6, excluding Pictured above is a scene depicting the elaborate preparations of Lieutenant Roberts, played by Drake Circle, and Doc, the ship’s doctor, played by Roger Gunderson, collaborating in the prepara- “Red Label,” that En- Beta Sigma Phi Hears Mrs. Stark, Elects Officers Mrs. Marion Stark was guest speaker at the regular meeting of Beta Sigma Phi on day even- ing using as her subject, ‘““You and Your Audience.” Mrs. Stark stated that an au- dience becomes such when speech changes from a conversation level | to a public speaking situation. totle, “‘a good speaker is a good} man talking’ adding that this/ was as good as definition as could Ensign Pulver’s technic, includ- ing his self-promotion to Executive Officer, progresses smoothly until the vociferous curiosity of the crew | explodes into the scene and the} army nurse learns why binoculars were once called ‘‘spy glasses.” The story of “Mister Roberts” in some ways parallels the tale told in the enormously popular no- vel about another tyrannical ship’s captain, “The Caine Mutiny.” But “Mister Roberts,’’ which was also a first novel — and preceded “The Caine Mutiny” by four years — before it became a tremendously successful stage-play, has more em- phasis on comedy, while similarly revealing the comradeship and tensions of naval life at sea. The main difference is that while the Caine was a warship, the AK- 601, where all the action of “Mis- ter Roberts’ takes place, is a car- go vessel whose crew never hears a shot fired in anger. They are bored, restless, and weary beyond endurance from the tedium of their too-peaceful existence. Despite the fact that the show | contains no music and has just one female in the cast, it has broken all attendance records. The sinceri- ty of action and dialogue, even the, to pop out. It was made of im- ported straw of such a fine qui ty that it felt like smooth cord. Then there was the “‘tisket-a- tasket’ basket pocketbook in all colors. Oh, the hats I did see at Ideal Togs! A starched linen trimmed with blue nylon braid and pink poises smack on top scoop bonnet with yellow poises. The teenage and pre-teen girls will just the glamorous peaked beanies trimmed with silver tear drops and pearls. Now, that you have picked out | a hat and bag, pick up a pair of the white lace or nylon gloves also at the Ideal Togs ind the little girls in your family will | indeed be “young ladies” Easter morn. | ke te ok { Did you forget to get a dog tag? |I don’t mean for servicemen — as | Bob Smith just thought I did (Key Outpost) — I mean for your pup- py dog! They can be secured at the Key West Humane Society. cok Kk Six little Penguins All in a row And to Donald’s They did go— To dry your hair With nice cool air | | | | x & Now, I know what they mean by “mike” fright and stage fright! A horrible attack of write fright, and word fright set in about noon. Thanks to one and all for BLISS- FULLY BUYING — Jeannette | (Adv’t). p. s. received a leter in Mon- day’s mail — the first since early °52, It was written on March 14— postmarked March 15 — and it] was from “Zupp” — needless to say, I am still shook — J. b. i at times, rigorous passages, with perfectly interspersed hilarious sit- uations, hold the audience for a wonderful evening’s entertainment, Tickets and reservations may be | obtained at Betty Ann Stationers, 516 Fleming Street. Curtain time is 8:30 p. m. at The Barn Theatre at the rear of The Woman’s Club on Duval Street. VX-1 OWC Has St. Patrick Luncheon At Raul’s Here Raul’s was the scene of a de- lightful St. Patrick’s luncheon held Thursday afternoon by the VX-1 Officer’s Wives Club. A large cen- terpiece of alamandas and green- ery decorated the center table where seats were designated by\ jclever place cards fashioned from clay pipes, hats and shamrocks. After the luncheon, Mrs. Bruce | Weart, assuming her duties as the group’s new chairman, introduced | new members, Mrs. Jeanne Brekke and Mrs. Rosamond Hamilton. Farewell verses were read to Mrs. R. O. deNevers and Mrs. F F. Parker who expect to leave Key | West soon. A gift was presented to Mrs. G. R. Otis, retiring chairman, in rec- ognition of a job “well done.” Mrs. Fort Taylor Advisory Board. Special guests of the club were Mrs. Connie Smith, Mrs. Mary Wilkerson, Mrs, Jean Cosby, Miss Bea Runyon and Mrs. Lee Fox. A committee for the April lun-| cheon was appointed. Special Events WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24 “Mr. Roberts” opens at Barn | remain after the meeting to do con- | Theatre | Elsie Peters and president Sylvia L. J. Reinhart gave a re-| port on the recent meeting of the) be given. Devices for good speak- ing are platform presence or Poise; a belief in yourself and in your subject, and mentai poise. She further stated a speech should consist of a brief, concise introduction: a body covering all points adequately and fully; and a concession which again sums up the points introduced at the be ginning. The president said that gifts had been delivered to Bonnie Swan and Millie Witherspoon who have since been transferred and thank you letters were read. Scrapbook chairman Marion Strunk reported that the chapter’s scrapbook was in readiness for the coming State Convention. Convention chairman Dolice Cur- | ry read two new resolutions sub- mitted by Tampa, Jacksonville and | Fort Lauderdale chapters to be | taken up at the business session | of the Convention. She announced | that all preparations were up to |date and that there would be a | meeting of the escort committee lat the home of chairman Jessie | Michael at 3520 Ave. E on Wed- nesday evening at 8:00 p. m. Election under the supervision of | Knight were held for the Ritual of |Jewels Chapter for the coming} lyear. The following are the new | | officers for 53-54; president, Pat! Pearson; vice president, Vivian | Thompson; recording secretary, Dee Furnish; corresponding secre-| \tary, Marina Mosher; treasurer, | Sammy Parker; and extension of- ficer, Ella Castro. President Knight then announc- ed that the incoming Exemplar chapter would meet at her home | Tuesday to discuss plans for that body for the coming year and urg- sent. | Closing Ritual was said by all | members after they were asked to | vention work. She gave a quotation from Aris-| |ed all members of same to be pre- 7 \Girl Scout Camp Site Approved The board of directors of the | Florida Keys Girl Scout Council jlast night approved a site for a |Girl Scout camp. Earl Adams, | camp chairman for the council, re- ported that a survey of the site had |been authorized and the data | | would be in the hands of the coun- | cil in a few days. The council au- | thorized Adams to accept the deed when granted. Joe Pinder, president of the Girl | Scout Council, announced that the charter had arrived and that the articles of incorporation were rea- | dy to be signed by board mem- ; | bers. | | The board voted to meet on the third Thursday night of each mon- |th at eight o’clock. Until the Girl | Scout office is opened, the place will be announced before the meet- ing date. | | There will be a general council | | meeting in April. The Florida Keys | | Council was organized in the ‘‘asso- | | ciation” form and members of the | | Council include all adults in Mon- | roe County registered with Girl | {Scout National. | The Board meeting was aeneill with a short prayer by Chaplain | E. R. Lineberger. The minutes of the previous board meeting were | |read and approved with the cor- rection that the money turned ov- er to the Council from the Leaders’ Association should be used for the Girl Scout camp. | The treasurer's report was read | and approved. A letter from Girl Scout National was read explain- |ing the charter. A letter from the Community Chest was also read. It was announced that a council jmeesng committee would be elect- | {ed at the Council meeting in April. | The Board authorized Mrs. Sam | Toth to contact the proper authori- | ties about the swimming program | | for Girl Scouts during the sum- | mer months, | | Chairman of the membership-! |nominating committee, Mrs. Wins- | | ton Jones, requested that names | of prospective leaders and com-| {mittee members be submitted Wo} her in writing. Board members present at the| meeting were Earl Adams, Joe! Pinder, Mrs. Sam Toth, Chaplain | Lineberger, Mrs. R. S. Simpson, | |Judge Eva Warner Gibson, Mrs. | Fernando Camus, Mrs. Winston | | Jones and Mrs. Neil Knowles, \Legion Auxiliary Will Honor Mrs, Wimmenauer Outstanding member of the year | for the Arthur Sawyer Unit No. 28| of the American Legion Auxiliary | is the honor bestowed on Mrs. Tes- sie C. Wimmenauer for the “time, talent and ability she has given to the over-all service program.” Mrs. Wimmenauer was chosen by secret ballot and at Thursday’s regular monthly meeting, she will be presented with a bronze medal as a service award. Initiation of candidates into the Auxiliary will also be held at this meeting. Members wishing to purchase Auxiliary hats, please contact Mrs. Christine Key at 616 Duval Street or by calling 2-6141 or 2-2488, moor must be given with the or- der. At the executive board meeting Monday night, it was recommend- ed that the Auxiliary give an Am- | erican flag to Intermediate Girl Troop 18. This is one of the Auxi- liary’s youth service projects, ac- cording to Mrs. Nimia Sikes, unit Pubiicity director. Mrs. Sikes urged Auxiliary mem- | bers to attend the film “The Story of Girl Scouting” which will be shown as a community service pro- ject of Troop 18. The troop has invited Auxiliary members to see the movie on Friday afternoon at 3:30 at the high school auditorium. “The Story of Girl Scouting” will |be shown on Thursday night at |7:30 p. m. and the afternoon show- {ing was arranged to enable those who will be unable to attend the Thursday night to see the picture. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CITIZEN CLUB CALENDAR | EVERY WEDNESDAY 8:00—Junior Chamber of Com WEDNESDAY, March 24 12:30—FAWTU Officers’ W 7:30—Junior-Debs, Woman’s Club, 319 Duv merce, Clubhouse, Flagler Ave. Club, at Ft. Taylor Street 7:30—Key West Amateur Radio Club, Nat'l Guard Armory 8:00—American Legion, Post 8:00—B. P. 0. Does, Elks Club No. 28, Legion Home, Stock Is. Annex, 313 Duval 8:00—Sacerdotisas Del Hogar No, 1, 919 Elizabeth Street EVERY Thursday 9:00—Monroe Gen. Hosp. Auxi 12:15—Rotary Club, St. Paul’s 1:00—Thrift Shop, Navy Com 6:30—Lions Club, at Lions Den, 8:00—CAP Cadets, Poinciana THURSDAY, March 25 7:30—JayShees, place to be ani 7:30—Nu Phi Mu Sorority, St. 8:00—Amer. Legion Auxiliary, 8:00—Civil Air Patrol, Poincia 8:00—Knights of Columbus, N 8:00—Dr. Felix Varela Cuban 8:00—Lower Keys Property O liary Sewing, at hospital Parish Hall missary, open until 4:00 p. m. 1007 Seminary St. Community House nounced Anne’s Hall on Windsor Lane Legion Home, Stock Island na Community Center ‘CCS Hall, 1021 Duval Street Masonic Lodge, 919 Elizabeth St. wners’ Ass'n., to be announced | FAST Cough Relief | Creomulsion spreads a comforting | film over throat membranes, gives | felaxing aid, helps expel clogging | phlegm, goes into the bronchial sys- | tem for still greater comfort and relief. | CREOMUESION | WHATEVER YOUR NEEDS IN THE LINE OF Children’s TOYS Come to The TROPICAL TRADER 718 DUVAL ST. 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