The Key West Citizen Newspaper, March 29, 1954, Page 3

| SOCIETY — PERSONALS — NEWS OF INTEREST TO WOMEN _f \ SUE JONES, Editor ITEMS OF INTEREST TO EVERYONE TELEPHONE: Citizen Office, 2-5662 Monday, March 29, 1954 THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Page 3 "Tis Satiddy morn—a more glo- rious A. M. I have never seen. You know—I really love Our Towa # very much—it is more than just a place—it is in fact a way of life—a whole new approach to living. Even the most serious of problems are dispelled by the sheer scenic beauty of our sur- roundings. Relaxation is a simple word, but the “art of” is one of the most difficult things to practice. No? Just try for five whole min- utes not to move nor to think— What? You just can’t keep your mind of of all the shopping you have to do between now and Eas- ter. Well, let’s do your buying “Key West Style”—settle back on that grain of sand, and read where to find just what you need— eh % In tune with our high flown, Philosopic mood of this morn— are the beautiful Wurlitzer pianos which J. R. Stowers Co. at 533 Duval handle. Playing the piano has for yore Hewever, having a piano in your home is not such a heady nor im- possible thing. Go down to Stow- ers and look at Model 456—one the outstanding piancs, avail- able in both ) blonde ny home. us realize what we jissed by not “practicing eur lessons.” Taking piano now is fun and teaching methods are a vast improvement over what they used to be. So, remember J. R. Stowers fer that piano for the ehiidren. Help make your child a happier adult. Don't put off see-- ling. the new Wurlitzer piano— me child stays young forever and they start piano at an early age— they learn faster and eas- eH *¥ After all, it’s not every gal who gets invited to go through the sew- age system of ioe. baverbsencnt esting as it mi ave i: did decline, but was truly fascin- , ated just hearing about the inner workings of same—the problems a few more streets) the ripsnort- ing system we will have. Seriously speaking—there are two sides to everything and I nev- er knew the other side of the sew- er—I mean the handicaps encoun- tered by the men working on the System. It was all very enlighten- ing and I can now speak of black pipes which discharge water from one pump station to another and then there is the terra cotta pipe and it all seems to end up 3400 feet out under the ocean. * -% Have you wondered what hap- pened te that bunch of bananas displayed at the Flower Show? ‘They are now hanging in front of the Old Island Tading Post on the corner of Whitehead and Fleming. Please—don't eat that ripe one —but let’s go in and look at the ew and stunning Lee Hague glasses which are sophisticated im appearance and shape. You have a choice of patterns—an overall black and gold dot and wheel, either plain or with a “milk” lining (inside the glass, What is). Another has a fish under water scene—again either plain er with an aqua color lin- ing. And when you “bottoms up” either one of the three sizes cock- teil, old fashioned or highball, there is the “L“'—distinctive sig- nature ef these most unusual glasses seen at the Old Island Trading Post. ¥* * x Thanks to Mr. Lloyd for his understanding of the barricade problem. It was mighty nice of him to whip around with a can of paint—but, as he said he is an artist at heart. Know I’m sound- ing like a woman (well, after all what didja expect?), but couldn’t we move the barricades back a bit from the excavation—say to the nearest intersection?? We can? that’s just jim dandy and now I'll return to shifting the furn- iture in the front room and leave the barricades—location amd mar- king in capable hands. Anywhooo— we now have proof positive that men DO read this column, Thank you-again—Mr. ee * Now all those fiendish bridge post-mortems can be resolved finally and absolutely by buying Ely Culbertson’s “Complete Bridge Gold Book’ at the Book ‘on Fleming Street, just be- low Simonton. Boy — tom vers erything — new ce bie — intreduces a new Two id (bet his causes a grap com- aa) — new asking bids — play by Comdr. Ray Byrns is be performed in i grab Culbertson’s latest bridge book and net your partner. if game, or play another system — the Bock Shop carries a full and complete line of literature en the subject. And if bridge leaves you cold — there's always Scrabble. Be- cause of the terrific popularity of this game, the Book Shop has only the “de luxe” set at ten dollars in right new — but at least, they do have Scrabble, which is more than you can say for many stores in the country! KR ak DIAMONDS TO: Mrs. William McCloskey for rising above and be- yong the call of duty of mere com- Mentating at the CMI Fashion : f ult i B E ieee 8 zg z EEE ie iie? fortable, he'll wear it seramper- ing around all summer. All the t goers adhe F : night Institure. This | ai8 Every now and then there is a fragrance 0 intoxicating that it becomes almost a live thing. Baldwin's Garden Store now the night blooming jasmine plants. These are beautiful with their small white flower and at night — ech, la, la — they whiffs se exotically, romantically and heavenly. Baldwin’s also guaran- tee their blooming too, because ef course you must buy them in the daytime. While you may — add a night jasmin to your yard. * % * Becasue of the Navy Blue and Gold is so.much a part of Our Town, you really should see “Mr. Roberts” now playing at the Barh Theatre. No, I haven’t béen there as yet, but sure don’t intend to miss it! Advance reports are glow- ing with praise for the splendid performance. 4% 4 Dees your little kid want a bunny rabbit for Easter? ? ?0f couse, she or he does. Naturally, a live one involves hutches and lettuce and other bunnies and neighbors not liking the idea of live stock and so forth. By going to the Children’s Corner, you can grant your dumpling’s dearest wish for a bunny without any of the gruesome involvements. Children’s Corner have the cutest, most cuddly and fluffiest bunny rabbits yeu have ever seen, and — they are made of REAL LIVE BUNNY FUR! White, yellow and pink are the colors. They are 13” high and so realistic that you expect them to start munching en a carrot. Yep, a let of skinned rabbits went inte the making of these adorable bunnies — but it was worth it and en Easter morn when your youngster discovers ene of these — what a happy little kid you'll have! Can just picture the little bun- my tucked under the arm of a tiny tot all decked out in one of the darling, frilly nylon dresses New at the Children’s Corner. eve. Heard weren’t the only things k's — heard the ambulance saw same. Never occurred to to find out if there had been accident — there had. Whadda I'd make — better stay in the confines of column writ- x kk ‘The biggest, finest, freshest, and most scrumptiously elegant sandwiches are to be found at Chuck’s Sandwich and Drink Em- Porium at the corner of Duval and Southard. This open air sand- wich counter is really an addi- tion te Our Town. Of course, I have always loved eating out- doors and if you don’t have a back yard — go down to Chuck’s for a sandwich and a big, cold schooner of buttermilk. Then lis- ten te the music and watch the comings and goings ef people in Our Town, That marvelous red-haired Ju- He is Major Domo in the sand- wich department and what a wicked and wonderful ham sal- ad she whips up. Also, she never fails with a smile and a plea- sant. word. So, for that quick snack, don't turn the corner — turn inte Chuck's! il tes: i ‘Second Tree From The Corner’ To Be OWC Book Review A morning of great fun and en- joyment is promised for Wednes- day, March 31st, when the Book Review Group holds forth at Ft. Taylor Officers Club at 10 o’clock. It might truly be said that a more delightful combination of re- viewer and book could ne’er be found than that of Mrs. Frank Bowser presenting E. B. White’s “Second Tree From The Corner!” Mr. White, familiar to most of us via the Talk of the Town in the New Yorker magazine is con- sidered America’s top essayist, un- equalled in sophisticated wit and wisdom, humanity, and humor, His subject, ‘the wonder and wack- iness of man,’ as the New York Times Book Review expresses it, has no other such master today. Hi School Drama Group To Appear At Ft. Taylor OWC “The Fourteen Players” are ready with a very fine program for the Officers Wives Easter luncheon at Fort Taylor. They are @ group of Key West high school students studying and doing live theatre under the direction of Mr. Richard A, Ertzman, Their rep- rertoire consists of skits, record pantomimes, blackouts, dance rou- tines, and full production numbers, Each member of the troupe is qualified to do all phases of the ‘backstage work. The feature of their program will be a improvisa- tion of original drama from words given by the audience. The time of the luncheon is 12:30 Friday, March 2 at Fort Taylor officers club. For reservations call Fort Tay- for Naval base extention 275 or Key West 2-6431 prior to 12:00 Wednesday, March 31, PFC Charles Allen Finishes Training In California Marine Pfc. Charles Allen Jr., son of Mrs. Helen Allen of 1215 Royal St., recently completed four weeks of individual combats train- ing at the huge Marine Corps training base, Camp Pendleton, California. The course included advanced schooling on weapons, latest infan- try tactics, first aid, demolition and field fortification. The advanced training is given all Marines upon completion of re- eruit training before they are as- signed to a duty station or school. He is scheduled to sail the lat- ter part of March for duty in the Far East after spending four weeks in the staging regiment at Camp Pendleton. The staging regiment handles the last minute details in getting men ready for foreign duty. A Marine’s few weeks in staging are filled wit clothing and equipment inspec- tions, dental and physical examin- ations, refresher courses on wea- pons, and physical conditioning. Woman’s Club Board To Meet On Thursday The board of directors of the Key West Woman’s Club will meet at the club house on Thursday afternoon, April 1, at three o'clock. All members are asked to be present. people and thank you real. good for BLISSFUL BUYING, jeannette (adv’t). OUTSTANDING LEGION AUXILIARY MEMBER—Mrs. Mary Moreno, president of Arthur Saw- yer Unit 28 of the American Legion Auxiliary, presents Mrs. Tessie Wimmenauer with a medal in honor of being elected by her fellow members as the year’s outstanding mmber.—Citizen Staff Photo, Finch. American Legion Auxiliary Honors Mrs. Wimmenauer Last Thursday Mary Moreno, president of the American Legion Auxiliary of Arthur Sawyer Post No. 28, proudly presented the Bronze Medallion Service Award to Mrs. Tessie Wimmenaver at the unit’s monthly so- cial meeting on Thursday evening, This service award was given to Mrs. time, ability and loyalty throughout the year on the all over service program. Her accomplishments for the year are as follows: she held the titles of initiating officer and ex- ecutive officer, in the unit. Under the Americanism pro- gram, she instructed new mem- bers in Flag etiquette. On the Community Service Pro- gram, she worked for the Polio drive, and took in $21.63 for which the Unit received credit. She also worked on another program for Polio and collected $53.59. She en- couraged many citizens to regis- ter and vote, and contributed regu- lerly to the Dark Horse program for the Junior Activities fund. Membership program; Collected seventy one renewals, sixty four of which were collected by going from door to door, and brought in six new members. Poppy Program; Sold eight hun- dred and twenty poppies, took in $141.08. This amount was one third of the entire gross amount taken in. Mrs. Wimmenauer was rehabili- tation chairman and made most of the comfort articles for the Hospitals at no expense to the unit. She made daily trips to a sewing room, and collected ma- terial cuttings, which she shipped ahead of schedule. Collected annual Christmas gifts for the V. A. Hospitals from mem- bers by going from door to door. Mrs. Wimmenauer shipped all gifts by November 12, 1953. All contributions to the crippled chil- dren’s hospitals were sent in un- der Rehabilitation, This completed the rehabilitation program for the year. Mrs. Wimmenauer visited sick members of the American Legion Post No. 28, many sick war veter- ans, and kept in contact with their families. She sent get well cards to them. She visited sick members PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, It is the duty of every good citizen to express his opinions through his right of fran- chise, and WHEREAS, This right of franchise, properly exercised, is our greatest guarantee of a continued democratic system, and WHEREAS, the Junior Chamber of Commerce is pledged to further in every way the cause of democracy and freedom in this great country, NOW, THEREORE, Be it resolved that the Jun- ior Chamber of Commerce urges every citizen to register before the deadline date on April 3 and we do hereby proclofm the Week Ending April 3 To Be Register To Vote Week (sd) MERVIN W. THOMPSON, JR., Attest: JIM KEEN, Committee Chairman. Vice-President @aid For By Junior Chamber of Commerce) March 25. Wimmenauer for her Auxiliary’s of the Auxiliary. She sent get well cards to the sick members, and sympathy cards to the bereaved ones and their families, with no expense to the unit. As ways and means chairman, Mrs. Wimmenauer contributed a forty-five inch crocheted -center piece, which was raffled in order to raise money to purchase a type- writer for the Unit. She was chairman of this raffle and sold most of the tickets. The total re- ceipts for this program were $26.- 75. She also sold tickets on a crocheted stole which proceeds helped the typewriter fund. Mrs. Wimmenauer recommended a Tag Sale, and served as chair- man. This took in $102.47. Netted $294.60, which enabled the unit to fullfill our wedfare obligations. She recommended a “Games Party” and worked with the Chairman of the affair by helping solicit prizes from the Merchants for the pro- gram, and sold most of the tickets for this affair. Mrs. Wimmenauer worked nine hours on the July 4th, food sale, and served on the hostess com- mittee for the School of Instruc- tions held here in November. She contributes regularly to the Lep- rosy fund, Mrs. Wimmenauer sold tickets for the Legion Circus, Unit Tecieving 25 per cent of all tickets the unit members sold. She helped on programs for the Department President’s and the District President’s visit to unit. She made and contributed sand- | wiches for a joint meeting with the Legion Post No. 28. Mrs. Wimmenauer attended unit and executive meetings regularly, as well as special meetings, and meetings with the Post No. 28. She attended the Maine memor- ial services with the Legion Post, and the Legion Post Memorial service. Mrs. Wimmenauer attend- ed Legion and Auxiliary Installa- tion of officers at Marathon, Fla., and the laying of the corner stone ceremonies of the Legion Home in Marathon, Fla. Mrs. Wimmenauer arranged transportation for mem- bers to attend meetings, also con- tacted members to remind tiem of meetings, and served in var- ious offices during regular meet- ings in the absence of elected of- |ficers, and she attended Legion’s annual birthday party. p CARD OF THANKS To the many friends and neigh- bors who were so kind to us dur- ing the recent loss of our father and brother, the late Bertram Cates, we take this means to thank each and every one. And to those who sent flowers and of- fered the usé of their cars, we offer our thanks. Especially do we want to thank the members of Arthur Sawyer Post No. 28, Ameri- can Legion. (sd.) THE FAMILY, WHATEVER YOUR NEEDS IN THE LINE OF Children’s TOYS Come to The TROPICAL TRADER 718 DUVAL ST. DIAL 2-6262 Mr. Roberts — Barn Thea- tre. Until Apr. 6. ‘Cept Sun- days, Monday night — Jr. Class Variety Show, also Tuesday night. (Guess the cast didn’t have the mumps after all.) day night — Free dance at Bayview Park. Norman Kra- nich’s Orch. « Wednesday night — Jay-Cees Good Gov't Award. The only Person around here that knows won't tell, darn: it! Thursday night — Take kids fo see “Ready Made Family” at Harris, or tomorrow (Fri- day) night. There are more than 3,000 is lands in the Republic of Indonesia. About 1 per cent of U, S. land is occupied by towns of more than 1,000 population. CARD OF THANKS We, the mother and father of little Delores, wish to take this opportunity to thank all the good People of Key West, the Keys, and elsewhere for their most gen- erous contributions, which has enabled us to take our baby to New York for the medical care which she so desperately needs. Without your help, we could not have provided this care for her. We would like to be able to thank each one personally for their kindness but as this is not possible for us, please let us say to all who helped give our baby this opportunity to try to save her sight, our heartfelt thanks, May God bless each one of you. M. ABELARDO and M. ALBA DISGDIERTT. Por las precentes lineas, decea- mos hacer llegar al Pueblo de Key West, Cubanos y Americanos, nues- tro agradecimiento mas sincero por la ayuda y cooperacion que para nosotros y nuestra pequefia Dolores han tenido todos. No en- contramos las fraces cacaces de expresar lo que sentimos ques a ese gesto generoso y humano no hay palabras que puedan elogiarlo en todo lo que vale. Solo podemos decir y al decir esta, va nuestro corazon, GRACIAS PUEBLO DE KEY WEST,#RACIAS POR TODO, MR. AND MRS. ABELARDO DISGDIERTT. TONIGHT wKwe 7:20 P.M, Discussions on REINCARNATION, INVOLUTION AND EVOLUTION Every Wednesday, 3 P.M. MRS. EMMA R. CLAYTON 1115 Casa Marina Ct. 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