The Key West Citizen Newspaper, March 27, 1954, Page 7

| Saturday, Mareh 27,1954 THE t i i i i ‘ i On Friday, March 19, in the au- ditorium of Douglass High School, members of the National Honor | Society of the Key West High School, under the direction of their Sponsor, Mr. Walter M. Lazer, conducted installation exercises for Sele eoniee Senene ae ee This is the fret time in the his- tory of Douglass School that stu- dents have been affiliated with this institution and deep gratitude is expressed to the members of the Key West High School society and its sponsor for having taken them as their project. Particular thanks is expressed to Miss Joyce Johnson, former presi- dent of the society of the Key West High ‘School branch, for untiring efforts in organizing the chapter at Douglass High School. Words cannot express the deep and sincere gratitude to Mr. Wal- ter Lazier, sponsor of the society of the Key West High School, who was really the guiding light behind the entire program. The. ceremony was impressive and will serve as an inspiration to students who possess mental ability, and qualities of service, leadership and character. Highlight of the program was the address given by Mr. Horace 0’- Bryant, superintendent of Public Instruction of Monroe County, who bois on, “The Value of Scholar- Teaiaitient O’Bryant urged the students to form good habits with their grades as what they are doing in high school will serve as a@ basis of their future lives. He further admonished them to leave good records in high school as these records are often referred to in later life and will — to a large extent — govern future em- ployment. In his concluding remarks, Sup- erintendent O’Bryant said that he could see improvement in the school and would like to see it grow to the extent that it will be the best in the state. Remarks were given by the’prin- cipal, Mr. Seabury, who expressed his appreciation for such an elevat- ing’ program, because this organi- zation was given much thought and discussion in the pre-planning con- ference. He told the students that they owe it to their parents, teachers, and friends to: “Use what they have to the fullest extent.” Mrs. Winifred Sands Johnson is sponsor of the society at Douglass High School. Inducted into the society were: Sylvia Smith, and Rufus Rolle, seniors; and Marguerite Ashe and ACME Package Store 209 PETRONIA STREET Phone 2-9400 LINCOLN THEATER Emma Street Phone 2-6642. Tropical Hat Cleaners 714 Thomas Street TELEPHONE 2.5560 Key West, Fla. Hats Made and Seid PANAMAS and FELTS DIAZ. sxo “wets 728 Simenton Street 101) Whitehead Street - MEAT apd GROCERIES PHONE 24123 | surgery in Miami, is showing ra- Y WEST CITIZEN Pege7 COLORED COMMUNITY NEWS WINIFRED SANDS JOHNSON, Editor 2-20% | Nat’l Honor Society Chapter Is Organized At Douglass Hi Reception Held By Wm. Strachans A reception honoring the christ- ening of baby Linda Dian, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. William Strachan, was observed Sunday. Godparents ‘or the infant are Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Macon, Jr. (Lita Garcia.) Attending the affair were the following: Mrs. Malinda Farring- ton, Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Macon, Jr., Richard Kirkland, Samuel Kirkland, Johnnie Warren, Alfred Gibson, Jr., Oliver Coleman, Jr., Judy Gibson, Mrs. James Robin- son and family, Mrs. Dorothy Wright, Mrs. Gloria Addison, Mrs. Ella Mae Bohman, Mrs. Elizabeth Washington, Miss Ethel Robinson, Mrs. Myrtle Curtis and grandmoth- er, Miss Eloise Fisher, Miss Mag- dalene Mack, Mr. and Mrs. Clem- mons Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Fisher, Sr., Edwin A. Rolle, Mr. and Mrs. Glenwood Manuel, Ray- mond Manuel, Miss Wilhelmina Ashe, Richard Hall, Mrs. Marjor- ie Lymon, Miss Thelma Hall and Mrs. Leona Hall. SICK Mrs. Alma Knowles of Pierce Lane is a patient at Monroe Gen- eral Hospital. Sarah Carey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William V. Carey, is back in schoo] after a recent appendec- tomy. Miss Ruth Rodgers, second grade teacher of Douglass school, recent- ly underwent minor surgery at Monroe General Hospital. Mrs. Maria Roberts, 300 Olivia Street, who recently underwent pid improvement. Mrs. Lucille Pope, who has been | * ill at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ruby Bain, 326 Truman Avenue, is now much improved. Theodore Suarez, juniors. Members from the sophomore class are on probation. They are: Alfred Curry, Juanita Mingo, Fre- da Saunders, Paula Dean and Ju- dy Gibson. Members fom the Key West High School conducting the program were: Ray Winkle, Mary Jane Crabtree, Mary Sweeting, Lynn Sellers, Mary Harris, Margie Blount, John Neisen, Ira Silber- man, Gail Simpson, Kathryn San- chez, Sarah Bringman, Frank Hood, Joyce Johnson, Hilario Ra- mos, Jr., Jan Thompson, Joan Koonite, Henry 0. Cleare and Pat THE VIRGINIA CLUB Prop. Jesus Disdier 1025 Emma St. BEER AND WINE 9:00 te 12:00 P.M. Friday and Saturday Open ‘til 2:00 A.M. Cornish Memorial A.M.E. ZION CHURCH Whitehead and Angele Sts. SUNDAY SCHOOL, 9:45 AM. —V.GE., 7 P.M. Worship 11 A.M. and 7:30 P.M. Prayer and Class Meeting Tuesday, 7:30 P.M. THE CHURCH WITH A WELCOME FOR YOU Rev. A. Franklin Hooper, Peaster MANI'S BAR MAN! PEREZ — Prep. 316 Petronia Street Phone 2-9272 Around Bethel |Flag Acceptance Exercises Held At VFW Legion Hall Ushers Board No. 1 of Bethel A. M. E. Church held its weekly meeting March 18, at the “church center” at 7:30 p. m., with Mrs. Lurlean Adderly in charge of en- The next meeting will be at the “church center” with Mrs. Eloise Darrell being in charge of enter- tainment, ‘The members of Bethel A. M. E. Church gave their pastor, Rev. Everett, a surprise party on his birthday, March 15. He was the recipient of many useful gifts. this enjoyable affair were Mrs. Florida Carey, Mrs. Malinda Farrington, Mrs. Vernell Kelly, Mrs. Vernice Farrington, Mrs. Zerlina Reckley, Miss Viola Manuel, Mrs. Eloise Darrell, Miss Edna Kemp, Rev. McCall, Mrs. Phalona McClain and Mrs, Marie Green. DEATHS James Oliver, died Friday, March 19, at the home of his dau- ghter, Miss Teen Oliver, 714 Eliz- Mattie Sawyer; 1 daughter Mrs. Irene Kelly; 1 son, Charles A. Saw. yer, Jr., 20 grandchildren, 29 great- grandchildren, Sunday, March 28, at 3:00 p, m. Rev. Everett will officiate. Burial will be in the City Ceme- tery. Among the ladies attending the Woman's Auxiliary of Episcopalian Women which convened in the city Wednesday, March 24, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church were Mrs. Thel- ma V. Anderson, Mrs. Minerva Cooper, Miss Geneva A. Bethel, and Mrs. Ethel Fife, delegates from Christ Episcopal Church of Coconut Grove, Florida. Mrs. Eula Moore continues to be on the critical list at Monroe Gen- eral Hospital. Mrs, Myrtle Roberts Curtis is ill at her home on Center Street. Mrs. Tomasa Morrero, 318 Tru- man Avenue, continues to be ill. GLOBE SHOE STORE “We Fit The Hard Te Fit” 510 FLEMING ST. Shenanigans Heydays Life Stride Buxkens PULL LINE OF MEN’S and CHILDREN’S SHOES PRICE RANGE $1.99 to $18.95 When In Miami Visit Our Stere At 30 N.E. Ist St. THE JUNIOR CLASS of DOUGLASS SCHOOL Presents a s a Going Places (A COMEDY IN THREE ACTS) FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 8:15 P.M. Douglass School Auditorium ADMISSION Aduits Students Flag acceptance exercises were conducted at the V. F., W.—Am- erican Legion Hall Sunday, March at 3:00 p. m. by the American Legion Auxiliary, No. 18. The following program was ren- dered: Invocation — Rev. smith, pastor of Newman Methodist Church. Welcome Address — Mrs. Patric- ia Allen, president. Prayer — Mrs, Margaret Rodri- guez, chaplain. Silent Prayer — In honor of de- parted — Audience. Solo — “Sweet Hour of Prayer” Mrs. Antoinette Hernandez. Choral Selection, Coral Island Singers — “King Jesus Will Roll All Burdens Away.” Presentation of Colors — Mrs. Carrie Colebrooks. Acceptance of Flag — Miss Mal- vise Pinder. Choral Selection —‘There’s A Crown For Everyone’ — Choral Island Singers. Presentation of Gift to Miss Pin- der — Mrs. Patricia Allen. Remarks — Commander Planas Short Talk — Winifred Sands Johnson. ‘ Benediction — Rev. A. Frank- lin Hooper, pastor of Cornish Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church. Alfred Allen was presented with a life membership card by Com- mander Planas for his untiring efforts in working to make the Legion a worthwhile project. Mrs. Lucille Small was mistress oi ceremonies, and Miss Mercedes Hannibal, pianist of the occasion. Following is the address given "| by Miss Malvise Pinder, speaker of the day: “Madam President, Auxiliary Members, Guests: “It is indeed an honor and a privilege to receive this gift from the American Legion Auxiliary bro- | Unit, No. 168. It seems to me that WORKS IN AUDIO-VISUAL COURSE — Pictured here is Mrs. Beatrice Gilliard, first grade teacher ef Douglass High Scheel, displaying a poster which is classed as outstanding. Mrs. Gilliard is one of the four colored teacher: eng a total number of thirty-seven teachers ef Men- | Rev. and Mrs. Everett left the, city in order to attend a meeting | at Perrine, Florida, March 24, - PEREZ Self-Service LAUNDRY 91 Ibs. Clothes... in Meter, 25c Wet Wash... 9 lbs. 35c TIME: 8 A.M. - 9 P.M. Daily 8 AM. - § P.M. Sunday 927.Thomas Street TELEPHONE 2-6652 the presentation of a flag of the United States of America has a great and deep meaning. This flag Fepresents everything that Amer- ica stands for. It represents the Yreedom which is ours if we be- lieve in it. It represents the unity of purpose which is America—a union of free people organized to combat the aggression of any dic- tator or any foreign “ism.” In fact, each part of our flag has a deep and solemn meaning. “The 13 stripes represent the 13 original states of our nation from which America got its start. “The 48 stars represent the 48 states, but even more than this— the red and white stripes of our flag represent the purity of pur- pose for which many of our peo- ple have shed their blood and the stars of white on a field of blue indicate that the height of true democracy reaches to the very stars of the heavens. “Thank you again for this git —it means a great deal to us and Jong may we all cherish and re- spect this symbol of freedom and democracy. “Thank You.” At the close of the program a delicious repast was served. Among those attending this well- planned affair were: Miss Mal- vise Pinder, Mrs. Evelyn Lodge, Mrs. Laurette Tynes, Mrs. Carrie B. Colebrooks, Mrs. Lucille C. Small, Mrs. Patricia Allen, Mrs. Antoinette Hernandez, Mrs. Cecilia Hayes, Mrs. Sarah P. Rodriguez, Rey. A. R. Smith, Robert A Mun- nings, Mrs. Mary Thurston, Mrs. Virginia Burgohy, Rev. A. Frank- lin Hooper, Mrs. Mary Roberts, Mrs. Ella Mae Bailey, Miss Theo- dora Allen, Mrs. Wilhelmina Mc- Gee and Mrs. Winifred Sands Johnson, Mrs. Nathalie Carey, Mrs. Isobel Wallace and Mrs. Nancy Williams. ree County whe enrolled an audio-visual course under Dr. Otis McBride of Florida State University. Materials made by these teachers were on display at the school administration building throughout the week which came to a close teday.— Citizen Staff Photo, Finch, James Harrises Are Honored By Douglass Faculty Mr. and Mrs. James Harris were entertained by the members of the faculty of Douglass School at the Elks’ home on Amelia Street, over the weekend, The delicidys conch burgers pre- pared by Mrs. Alice Deveaux, known as the expert cook at the| Rest, were enjoyed by those who took time out from the various games to nip a bite. Mr. and Mrs. Harris were the recipients of two very useful gifts presented to them by Mrs. Alfon- so Dean. Juniors To Present Annual Class Play Here ces,” that will be presented in the ; Douglass School Auditorium Fri- day, April 2, at 8:00 p. m. under the direction of Mrs. Doris Harris Miller, sponsor of the class and | music director of Douglass School. | This grand “royalty play’ is cen- tered around the planning of a va- cation by a family, the Maxweils. Previous experiences have taught the Maxwells that a vaca- tion is not always rest and for this reason they have definitely decid- | ed to stay at home where they ex- pect to rest. Rest? ? ? According to final events it would have been cheaper and more enjoyable for the Maxwells to go off as they were literally infested with company ail summer. This play is simply grand and| will be worthy your while to at- tend it. Come early as capacity audi- ences always attend class plays. Taking part in this grand scream are six boys and seven girls. A partial description of the char- acters will tell you just what to expect. . .Theodore Suarez, the congenial guy, plays the part of Wibur Maxwell, age 13; the part |0f Hercules Nelson, Wilbur’s bo- | som friend, is played by none other |than that laugh-provoking charac- |ter, Thomas Dean Castillo; the part of Betty Lou Maxwell is play- ed by Conchita Pon. If you’ve seen “Conchita,” as she is familiarly known, you know that she is worth | looking at and can well play the | part. | Bernadine Smith, Betty Lou’s | pal, is played by Lillian Robinson. You may find Lillian sprawled at tho) feet as she is the sprawling The deseription of the above cha- tacters tells you what to expect. “Grand!” is the term to describe | the Junior class play, “‘Going Pla- | April 2 ‘New Adult Unit To Be Formed At Douglass All interested persons are asked | |to attend a meeting Monday night | ae 8, to be held in the shop room }of Douglass High School for the, | purpose of organizing adult class-| es in Spanish and public speaking junder the direction of Mrs, Wini- fred Sands Johnson, sewing, un-! \der Mrs. Carrye E. Minor, and {home improvement under Milton | M. Thompson. | Statements: Milton M. Thompson, shop direc- | News Around Zion Church Usher’s Board No. 1 of A. M. E. Zion Church held its regular weeke ly meeting at the home of Miss Maximina Valdez, 12-F Fort Vil- lage, Monday, March 22, at 8 p. m. William Perry was our guest and gave an interesting talk on the scouting program for which the A. M. E. Zion Church is the ins stitutional sponsor, and Mr. Perry | the Pack Leader and Cub Master, Mr. Perry explained the three dif- ferent Cub Packs in age groups: The Wolf, The Lion, and the Bear Packs. He urged all mothers of {the Cubs and members of the jchurch to support the Scouts and fill out applications for Den Moth- ers and Den Fathers. The next meeting will be held Wednesday, March 31, at the home of Mrs. Nellie Davis, 805 Shavers Lane. E. D. Lampkins, Reporter, | tor of Douglass School: “If you are interested in improv- ing your home or learning about | building, why not enroll in the} home improvement class which | will start soon at the Douglass | High School shop? “The shop will be opened every | evening from 6 to 9. We have the same power and hand tools that | you will find in any shop. “Anyone may come and learn to use the hand tools as well as op- erate the power tools.” Mrs. Carrye Minor, home econo- mics teacher of Douglass School: “The adult sewing class will in- elude the following units: 1. Color and lines in women’s wearing apparel. 2. Patterns and fabric selection. 3. Selection and construction of Others taking part are Thelma Al- | len, Edward Clarke, Joyce Mounts, Izette Scott, James Lennon, Rob- | gaan clothing. 4. Construction of adult clothing, 5. Pattern alteration. 6. Alteration and renovation of clothing. Mrs. Winifred Sands Johnson, ib- rarian of Douglass High School: “Are you thrilled when you hear beautiful Spanish? “Would you like to. be able to | Write and converse in this romance language? Well, this romantic ex- perience can be yours in only a few short lessons. “Is your English what you would like it to be? “Do you have the ability to ex- press yourself and ask for what |you want and get it? If you are interested in having the ‘open se- | same’ to success, come and join | my class. Laugh and talk with me. “We'll be looking for you in the shop room of Douglass High School Monday night at eight. ert Whyms, Marguerite Ashe, Jean Manuel and Roderick Rolle. “Tanto gusto de que hayo veni- do a verme.” | THEY’RE GOING PLACES—Pic- tured here is the entire cast of | the Junior play, “Going Places” auditorium of the Douglass High School, Friday, April 2, at 8:00 ee | which will be presented in the | | p. m. Reading from left to right, they are: Thomas Dean Castillo, | Thelma Allen, Izette Scott, Jean guerite Ashe, and Joyce Mounts. Talking at the telephone is Con- chita Pon, with Lillian Robinson standing behind. Lying on the sofa is Roderick Rolle with Ed- ward Clarke near him.—Citizen Staff Photo, Finch, bably seen the votes that all con- testants have. = Who will be queen? Will it be Ellen Davis, Minnie Steele, Eva} Patterson, Edwina Piggie, Bea-| trice Gilliard, June Perry, Bessie | King, Lizette James, Dors Major, Myrtle Hall, Maggie Gibson or Ra- chel Pinkett? The chosen queen will be crown- ed at a given time after May 7, closing date of the contest. The crowning will be a gala af- fair with the public invited. A history of each contestant will NAVY WIVES. CLUB NOTES “Miss Navy Wife” contest is the | theme of the day. You have pro-| appear each week until the clos- ing date. This week — Mrs. Ellen Davis. Mrs. Ellen Davis who lives at N- 4 Fort Taylor came to Key West, from Norfolk, Virginia, her home town. | You have probably seen her. She | drives a 1953 Mercury around town. She is known to have a beauti- ful smile for everyone. Her husband, Eddy, is attached to the Seaplane Base and there is always a welcome mat for her friends’ at her home, Will Mrs. Davis, who is fami- liarly known as Nadine, be queen? Support all candidates! | Members and friends of Bethel A. M. E. Church gave a surprise party for the pastor, Rev. W. N. Everett, and his wife, Mrs. Eve- rett, on March 15. Words of appreciation were ex-| _ tended to all by the Harrises. Mrs. Mildred Harris is the fourth | grade teacher at Douglass School. Mr. Harris, a Navy man is sta- tioned at Gdeat Lakes, Illinois and came on vacation % visit his wife. EASTER IS APRIL 18 Use Our Lay Away Plan For Your Red Goose Shoes For Children Exclusively at Appelrouth’s 604 DUVAL STREET Shoe Center PHONE 2-2532 AirConditioned For Your Comfort DOUGLASS HIGH HONOR SO. CIETY—Recently installed in the | National Honor Society in ser- | vices conducted at Douglass High School by the members of the | honor society of the Key West High School, were, left to right, front row: Freda Paula Dean. Back row, left to Saunders, | Juanita Mingo, Judy Gibson and | Sears-Adderly Engagement Told | Mr. and Mrs. Charles Adderly, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, an- | nomen the engagement and ap- proaching marriage of their dau- ghter, Dorothy, to George A. Sears, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sears of Key West. Miss Adderly attended Bethune Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Florida, and New York Universi- ty. She is now engaged as an ele- mentary school teacher at Dillard Elementary School, Fort Lauder- dale. Sears is a graduate of Douglass High School, Key West, Florida, and attended Florida A and M University. are OF right: Rufus Rolle, Sylvia Smith, Marguerite Ashe, Theodore Suarez and Alfred Curry.—Citi- | zen Staff Photo, Finch.