The Key West Citizen Newspaper, May 8, 1954, Page 3

SUE JONES, Editor Saturday, May 8, 1954 THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Mrs, Henry Sands and Mrs. Edgar Willing, vice presiden planning an active year for the members of the Gard b They were installed Thursday night at the home of the refiting president, Miss Hilda Cunniff. Left to right: Mrs. Willings Mrs. Sands and Mrs, Goddard.—Citizen Staff Photo, Karns. Miss Cunniff’s Lawn A ppropriate Setting For Garden Club Meet The Key West Garden Club’s new officers “were. installed in a lovely ceremony held on the ocean front lawn at)the‘tiome of the re+ iring président, Miss Hilda Cun- niff. aie % The spacious grounds were a fitting, background for a garden club ‘installation with the beautiful shrubs and flowers collected by Miss Cunniff, a noted horticultur- ist. ; As each officer was installed by Mrs. G. R. Smiley, shewas pre- sented with an orchid corsage by Mrs.*Dan Navarro. Officers who were installed for the coming year were Mrs. Lee Goddard, president; Mrs. Henry Sands, first vice- president; Mrs. Edgar Willing, second vice-presi- dent; and secretary, Mrs..J. M. Blow. George Renna will serve as treasurer and directors will be Miss Hilda Cunniff and Mrs. A. J. Mills. Mrs. Goddard, who during her administration as president of the Woman’s Club, was_ responsible for the reactivation of the Garden Club, announced that the Garden Club will: be active during’ the summer months, with plant ex- changes a feature of the summer program. Three new chairmen will be ad- ded in a chairman of Junior Gar- den Clubs, radio, and garden ther- apy. The Garden Club will begin a beautification program and hopes to develop a park in the down- town area. A long range project of the club Ms affiliated circles of the icer’s Wives Clubs and ‘on thégKéys. An immediate proj the club is the propagation illery fern to be used as borders'for next year’s. Flower Show. Mrs. A. J. Mills has offered to give cuttings to interested. members. It.was also announced that horticultural ex- hibits at the flower show must have been in the possession of the ex- hibitor for at least six’ months. Following the installation cere- mony, members and guests en- joyed a buffet supper served from a beautifully appointed table, over- laid with ‘an unusual pink and gray cloth. For the occasion, Mrs. Goddard chose an exquisite white lace gown. Mrs. Sands wore.a, glazed cotton print in gold and brown, A blue cotton sprinkled with rhine- stones was Mrs. Willings~ choice, while Mrs. Blow wore ap. pousual “New Mexican’’ origi green, tan and gold. wo Mrs. Smiley wore soft white cot- ton gown with stole. Miss Cun- niff’s_ dress was coral silk -and Mrs. Mills chose white linen with sequin trim. The outgoing officers presented Miss Cunniff with a beautiful Ar- disia plant, more familiayys &nown as the “marl berry.” "2 Sub-district Officers at To Be Installed At ~*~ Ley Memorial Sunday Installation of officers ’6f"Sub- District of Key West Methedist Churches will be held \ Juniors Plan For Gala Fiesta Ball Here On May 21 . The Fiesta Alegre y Beneficia Grand Formal Ball which will cli- max the two day Fiesta celebra- tion of Cuban independence will be held at the Casa Marina on Fri- day, May 21. The personal representatives of Cuban President Batista and their Senoras, who will arrive on’ May -|20 for the celebration will be hon- ored guests at the ball. Miss Zola Camus, is chairman of the Junior Woman’s Club com- mittee in charge of the affair, The Juniors have announced that the Aeropalms Officer’s Club which has Gus Ayala and his orchestra under contract for Friday evenings has gladly released them as their contribution to the Fiesta. Outstanding artists will appear to add to the gaiety and carnival spirit of the evening. Tickets may be obtained at Bet- ty Ann Stationer’s, 516 Fleming Street and the Book Shop, also on Fleming Street, and from mem- bers of the Junior Woman’s Club. Funds raised from the dance will be turned over to the Juvenile Council’s building fund. The Juvenile home is a sustain- ing project of the Junior Woman’s Club as part of their child welfare program, Gilmore Has Two Successful Dances At Casa Marina The- largest gathering ever as- sembled at one time crowded into the’ Casa Marina Patio recently for a dance given in honor of the crew members of the Submarine Tender USS Howard W. Gilmore (AS16), a unit of Submarine Squa- dron Four in Key West. In order that all hands might attend the dance a second night was scheduled and in spite of in- clement weather for a brief per- iod, the large turnout moved into the Casa Marina Ballroom and the dance went on as scheduled. A buffet style meal was served with everyone getting plenty to eat. A total of 1800 persons at- tended the dances during the two nights. According to the owner and man- ager of the Casa Marina Hotel, not only was this the largest gath- ering assembled, but the dance was no doubt one of the best organized and finest dances that the Casa Marina has had the honor to cater to under the present ownership and management. The committee feceived congratulations from the commanding officer of the Gil- more, Capt. R. E. Nichols. Charles Hoefel Guest Of Brownell Demeritt Charles Hoefel, of St. Louis, Mis- souri, is visiting at the home of his uncle, Brownell (Dick) Deme- ritt. He is the son of the late Chris Hoefel, a member of Battery B, U. S. Coast Artillery, stationed at the Army Barracks. Mr. Hoefel’s mother is the former Kate De- meritt, well-known to old-time Key Westers. Mr. Hoefel will be happy to greet his mother’s and father’s friends during his visit to Key West. ITEMS OF INTEREST TO EVERYONE HS-1 Wives Make Summer Plans At Recent Coffee The May coffee of the Officers Wives Club of Helicopter Anti- Submarine Squadron One was held Thursday at 10:00 a. m. at Aero- palms. This meeting marked the last business meeting for out-going chairman, Mrs. R. J. Thomas who will welcome into office Mrs. W. F. Lilly as our new chairman for gjthe following quarter. TRUMAN MAY QUEEN—Pretty Pam Austin watches the annual spring festival presented at Bay- view Park on Wednesday by pupils of Truman Elementary School as the Queen of May. She was escorted by Robin Hood and his Merrie Men. Pam Austin Crowned May Queen At Truman Festival On Wednesday Lovely Queen of May, Pam Austin and her attendants, Carol Harris, Carmen Seckrist, Sondra Knight all wearing pastel dresses and carrying nosegays entered Bayview Park, -Wednesday, May 5 at 5 p. m. to the strains of Elgar’s “Pomp and Circumstance.” Robin Hood as portrayed: by Joseph Esquinaldo and three of his men, William Vaughn, Nilo Garcia and William Cassidy were the maidens’ escort to the scene of the crowining of the queen by Robin Hood, and then presented the following entertainment for her ma- jesty’s pleasure. 7 Little tots of first grade danced to the tune of “Looby Loo,” follow- ed by the girls from Reynolds in brilliant costumes in a Majorette drill. Second graders performed a lively ‘Jump Jim Crow” dance to the amusement of all onlookers. A spirited “Skip to My Lou” was danced by the third graders follow- ed by skilled tumbling acts by four- th grade boys. Athletic events were participat- ed in by fifth and sixth grade boys to show their prowess at throwing baseballs and shot put and jumping and then proudly wearing a blue, red, or white rib- bon to announce the results to their: friends. The “Virginia Reel’ was enthu- siastically performed by girls of fifth grade in colorful attire. Six dainty ballerinas performed a most graceful ballet, “Fireflies.” The traditional winding of the Maypole by sixth grade girls in colorful skirts and white blouses and lovely garlands of flowers in their hair, concluded the annual spring event sponsored by the Tru- man Elementary P. T. A. Capably, directed by Mrs. Twyl- la Fishel, physical education ins- tructor, with cooperation of all teachers, the program was declar- ed a success by ¢ll the proud par- ents and relatives who witnessed the colorful affair. Refreshments were available as prepared by room representative chairman. Mrs. William Gardner and her hard-working committees. The Tru- man Elementary P. T. A. wishes to thank all who helped make the Spring Festival such an overwhel- ming success. | Parents Invited To Lunch At Reynolds The Reynolds Elementary School cafeteria is operated by Mrs. Lor- raine Johnson, manager, three helpers and six student assistants. The Reynolds cafeteria has op- erated with the highest per cent student participation this year. The, average has been 90 per cent of the total enrollment. All parents and persons interest- ed.in the operation of the cafeteria are invited to come in and have lunch with the children from 11:30 a. m. to 12:30.p, m. Please notify the school one day in advance of your visit. The following menu will be serv- ed May 10-14; Monday, — yellow. rice with chicken, buttered peas or beets, sliced tomato, orange and grape- fruit sections, bread, butter and milk; Tuesday, — ham and sliced cheese, whipped potatoes, buttered green beans, karamel pudding with pecans, bread, butter and milk; Wednesday, — roast beef, with gravy, buttered rice, chef salad, loganberry jello, bread, butter and milk; Thursday, vegetable with beef, saltines with peanut but- ter, carrot sticks, pudding with pecans, bread, butter and milk; Friday, — fish fingers, scalloped Potatoes, buttered spinach, brow- nies with nut meats, bread, butter and milk. soup | Rainbow Girls To Install Sunday Afternoon New officers of the Order of Rainbow for Girls will be install- ed at five o’clock Sunday after- noon at the Scottish Rite Temple. The public is cordially inyited to attend the installation ceremonies. Officers who were elected at the May 4 meeting of the Rainbow Girls are Billie Arnold, worthy ad- visor; Joan Knowles, worthy as- sociate advisor; Connie Kennedy, charity; Isabel Bartelone,- hope; and Sandra’-Warren, faith. Lanny ‘Haf?is will be drill lead- er; Joyce "Roberts; chaplain; Pat- sy Johnson, loves‘Carol Cates, re- ligion; Murilya*#oh, nature; and imortality;" Marie*Sikes. Joyce Johnson fidelity; Sandy Allen, patriotism}! Evelyn Tidwell, service Confidential observer is Eléanor Stewart and outer obser- ver, Dédie Reto: Rosé Annelle Reese and Deanna Archer ‘will be, choir director and muscian. z Theresa Bardwell‘is the outgoing worthy advisor. é3 TRUMAN MARK: 70TH BIRTHDAY WASHINGTON — Harry S. Truman reached his 70th birthday today, chipper as ever and busy -with preparations. for building a library to house his personal Papers. Printing... Embossing Engraving ... Rubber Stamps The : Ariman Press Greene Stréet Phone 2-561 The business at hand involved a decision as to the choice of hos- tesses for subsequent coffees. It was decided by majority vote that hostesses be procured by a volun- teer system. Hostesses for the fortheoming June coffee will be Mrs. George Peebles and Mrs. Frank Overbey, Jr. The coffees will continue throughout the sum- mer months unless members of the group are notified to the con- trary. Most important of all the busi- hess discussed was the election of new officers to lead the club for the new quarter. Besides Mrs. Lilly, the group now looks to co- chairman, Mrs. K. Pearson; ad- visory board member, Mrs. B. C.! Dye; secretary, Mrs. Fred Lewis; treasurer, Mrs. Harold Todd; hos- pitality committee, Mrs. George Peebles and Mrs. J. Williams. Mrs. H. E.. Perkins continues as publicity chairman. Following the business meeting, the wives enjoyed refreshments of assorted cookies and cakes with iced tea and coffee provided by May hostesses, Mrs. T..P. Dore and Mrs. E. N. Bouffard. During the social hour, the wives also welcomed their newest member, Mrs. Sybil Eason, and Mrs. S. E. Purcell who has just returned from a vacation in the nation’s capital. The next event on the agenda for the group will be a luncheon in late May, the last of the sea- son. Time, place, and menu will be: announced later by hostesses, Mrs. E. N. ‘Bouffard and Mrs. B. Cc. Dye. The pink bollworm pest can re- duce the oil content of cotton seed as much as 20 per cent. "SOCIETY — PERSONALS — NEWS OF INTEREST. TO WOMEN TELEPHONE: Citizen Office, 2-566. JayShees Set June 12 Date For Dip °N Dance Party JayShees have completed plans for the Dip ’n Dance party at the Key Wester on June 12, With the lovely Key Wester pool as the set- ting and an orchestra for dancing, this promises to be one of the most enjoyable affairs of the summer. Special entertainment will also be presented and the JayShees pro- mise that those attending will not only enjoy themselves, but will be contributing to a very worthy cause. The JayShees are giving an in- cubator to the Monroe General Hospital with the funds raised from this affair. This is the yearly project chosen by the membership. Tickets are being distributed and are on sale at the Cuba Shop or from any member of the JayShees. Plan to come out, swim a while, dance awhile and help the Jay- Shees while having a good time! Attention! Sutherland Studio Will Be Open Sun., Mother's Day for CONFIRMATION PORTRAITS Special Offer 923 WHITE ST. TEL. 2-8872 Casa Marina Hotel Announces That Will Keep Open Her Beauty Salon for the Season LUCILLE LEAHY Hairdresser NEW SUMMER POLICY Shampoo and Hairdress, $2.00 Permanents, $10.00 and Up ' Telephone 2-2115 SHOWCASES FOR SALE Used—But In Excellent Condition Also, RECESSED CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES and LARGE SAFE NOW IN STORAGE HERE Very Low Prices TELEPHONE 72-6311 Shop by phone from 8:30 A.M. Call 3-1111 REGULAR FREE-DELIVERY through the Florida Keys will be a ‘“Poinciana Trail” from the Upper Keys to Key West. Mrs. Goddard also said that she hoped to see the formation of cir- cles within the Garden Club, with ay | night at Ley Memorial Fd | dist Church during the regular TO EACH HIS OWN evening Fellowship Houf'st 9 { o’clock. It will be a candle- | light service. Doctors tend the sick, Preachers save souls, Fishermen catch fish, Housewives keep house. There is a place and need for everyone in our country. 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