The Key West Citizen Newspaper, May 10, 1954, Page 3

SOCIETY — SUE JONES, Editor q " = . , BPW VISITOR—Mrs. Betty Stokes of Miami, installing ‘officer fe at the recent installation of offi- PERSONALS — NEWS OF INTEREST TO WOMEN ‘ITEMS OF INTEREST T) EVERYONE cers of the local BPW. Pictured with Mrs. Stokes are the retiring president, Mrs. Alice Nix, and Mrs, Willie Mae Simmons.. Left to right, Mrs. Nix, Mrs. Simmons and Mrs. Stokes.—Photo by Na- tional Studio. R 4 oh Servicemen’s Christian Center Has Housewarming Thursday Every man to this taste! And contrary to what sometimes ap- pears to be the accepted opinion, the taste of all sailor lads,in Key West is not for the bars,-as anyone can tell you who was, present last Thursday evening at the happy housewarming at 620 ‘Bouthard Street, the recently opened Servicemen’s Christian Center. © ‘, The fine old Colonial structure which is truly ‘home’ to-many Navy boys who literally hang their hats there when off duty ‘rang with the sound of harp, piano, and song — and the gayety of guests over sherbert punch and home-baked confections. © Among:those present were Cap- tain and-Mrs. C..L. Murphy, Cha- plain and Mrs. Robinson of the Navy Base. Captain and Mrs. Car- ter Bennett and: Captain and Mrs. to some who had never before been) near enought to touch a harp. Likes wise enjoyed were Miguel. Maris cal; Key West’s ‘young-man-at-the- Weaver Garnett. piano’ who played some highly All were delighted with Major | scintillating numbers, and Mrs. Ho- Earl Dillon’s beautiful perform-|mer Smith who sang among her ance on the harp and with his gra-}numbers “Ave Maria,” accom- cious explanation of its imtricacies ' panied on the harp by Major Dil- ‘ At Last! A Lace Dress You Can Make In ONE Day! THIS LACE IS NEWS! It washes like a dream, dries flash, needs little ironing! And home dressmakers—it’s 48 in¢h- es wide! Called Bouclace, this new fabric is the perfect wedding of nylon and rayon. With Marian Martin Pattern 9097¢and Bouclace, the bride on a budget or the career girl with a‘ldve of luxury can whip up a lace dress in ONE day. _ Too "good to be true?’ Look closely. There are just two main pattern parts to cut out. Just ONE seam to stitch up in all that whirling width of skirt. Since Bouclace is so thrifty priced, this fashion is perfect for the bride, bridesmaid, gradu- ate as well as any girl who wants to look glamorous this sum- mer. Pattern 9097 is available in Misses’ Sizes 12, 14, 16, 18, 20. Send Thirty-five Cents in coins for Pattern 9097—add 5 cents for each pattern if you wish Ist class mailing. Send to Marian Martin, care of THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Pattern Dept., Box 13, Old Chelsea Station, New York 11, N. Y. Print Name, Address with Zone, Pattern Numba, Siam Jon, and the whimsical ‘Lilac Tree,’ All guests were shown throygh the house from stem to stern to view the amazing accomplishments in renovating performed mainly by the boys of the Center. The more intrepid of the visitors climbed all the way to the roof where from the balustraded captain’s walk they enjoyed a moonlight view of Key West and the sea. A particularly interested guest present was Mrs. J. Y. Porter, Jr. For it is due to Dr. J. Y. Porter’s, generous cooperation in selling the fine old mansion for the purpose of use as a Servicemen’s Christian Center, that Thursday night's housewarming was a reality. Manned by ‘Mom’ and ‘Pop’ Gre- gory (Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gre- gory) — the closest thing to a real dad and mom that any service lad away from home ever saw — the Servicemen’s Christian Center is a place where many a boy who might otherwise be wandering lonesome- ly around town can come for fel- lowship with other lads of similar interests. Here he may write let- ters from just such a little room as he might have had back home; he may lounge in the library — even peer between the covers of the Bible without being thought odd! He can play the piano; sling a pingpong ball; paint the stairs for ‘Mom’; or mow the lawn for ‘Dad’ — in short, it is a place where he simply ‘makes like’ being at home. It is really something to hear the enthusiasm with which the boys tell of the happiness they get from the Center. What the Gregorys are doing here is splendid beyond ex- | pression. Literally the ‘answer to a parent’s prayer!’ And a very great boon to the whole town of Key West which should be proud- ly conscious of the Servicemen’s Center at 620 Southard Street. Colorado produced 3% tons of coal in 1953, million The U. S. S. Constitution is pre- served in a naval museum at Bos- tox. : State Officers Attend BPW Installation Mrs. Alice Nix, outgoing prest- dent of the Key West Business and Professional Women’s Club, was hostess to visiting dignitaries from the State Federation who came down to take part in the lovely installation of the 1954-55 BPW club officers held at Raul’s Rest- aurant at a lunchéon Sunday, May 2. Her home was the scene of much activity just previous to in- stallation time. Guests were: Mrs, Betty Stokes, District 10 director, the installing Officer, and a member of the Dade Club; Mrs. Juanita Lynskey, pres- ident of Dade BPW Club; Mrs. Betty Lee Taylor Kolz, radio and TV star of Miami, and radio and TV chairman of the State Federa- tion; Mary M. Nix, sister-in-law, of the outgoing president, and a member of the Coral Gables BPW Club. : An extra treat was the appear-| ance of Mrs. Lila Mae Durgan, former District Director, present | chairman of the National and Re- a candidate for the office of sec- ond vice-president of State Feder- ation. Lila Mae has endeared her heart to the Key West Club ever since the club was organized nine years ago. She takes every op- portunity to welcome a visit here to see her friends. She is proficient in the art of public speaking and paid a nice tribute to the friends at the luncheon, Betty Lee Taylor has many tal- ents. She graciously accompanied Betty Stokes, the installing officer, with soft strains of piano music during the lovely ceremony. Betty Lee is a Radio and TV star in her own right. Fourteen Players Present Program For Sinawiks Kiwanis Key Club and Keyettes were guests at the Sinawik’s pro- gram meeting held at the St. Paul’s Parish Hall recently. A very enjoyable program. was Presented by the dramatic class of the Key West High School under the direction of Richard Ertzman. There are fourteen members in the class, and they call themselves “The Fourteen Players.” Before the program, Mr. Ertzman said that he was a little sad as the per-! formance marked the last one of the year for the group, because the group was losing several mem- bers through graduation. The class put on a variety of plays, skits, and pantomimes as well as a demonstration on apply- ing various types of makeup. Mr. Ertzman demonstrated how to ac- hieve the effect of a scar on the cheek, using Paul Avery as a mo- el. The “Fourteen Players” are: Paul Avery, Sarah Bringman, Jan Thompson, Evie Kaelin, Marilyn Adams, Danny O‘Briant, John Car- bonell, Jr., Audrey Westfall Syl- | via Fernandez, Katherine Sanchez | Printing... Embossing Engraving ... Rubber Stamps ; _ The Ariman Press Greene Street Phone 2-5661 | HAD A SWELL | Time Topay | PLAYING GoLF- BUT I'M TIRED THIS GLASS OF MILK WILL ! PEP YOU UP: ee enone NEWLY-WEDS—Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Norman Foster, pictured as they were leaving the Naval Station Chapel after their recent marriage.—Official Navy Photo. Foster-Nelson Rites Announced The marriage of Miss Barbara Nelson of Orrington, Maine, and Norman Foster, Electricians Mate Fireman of the USS Howard W. Gilmore (AS16) was solemnized re- cently at the Naval Station Cha- pel. Officiating at the afternoon cere- mony was Ledr. George Felder Jr., USN, Chaplain of Submarine Squa- dron Four. Serving as maid of honor and best man were Miss Lois Sawyer of 1417 Catlerfie St., and Chuck Mercer, Electricians. Mate Fire- man, of the USS Gilmore. Following the ceremony, It. Kathryn Lowery On Active Training Duty Lieutenant Kathryn M. W. Low- ery, USNR, of 32-A Arthur Saw- yer Rd., Sigsbee Park. is on two weeks active training duty at Sixth Naval District Headquarters, Na- val Base, Charleston, S. C. Lt. Lowery is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and has studied at the Pasadena Playhouse and the School of Theatre at Col- umbia University. She is the wife of Byron O. Low- ery, and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Weatherly of 1210 Duncan Ave., Chattanooga, Tenn. Lt. Lowery is a member of the U. S. Naval Reserve Composite Company 6-62 at Key West, Fla. the | through southern Florida. Sinclair Albert; Carolyn Lane, Ca- | ———- rolein Kirke and Helen Brahms. Refreshments of punch and cook- | ies were served by the Sinawiks, | as those present listened to the election returns over a radio! brought by a member. WHATEVER YOUR NEEDS IN THE LINE OF Children’s TOYS Come to The TROPICAL TRADER 718 DUVAL ST. DIAL 2-6262 Cabinets - Counters - Book- cases - Etc., Custom Built FLOOR COVERINGS Free Estimates KEY WEST HOME IMPROVEMENT COMPANY 515 Front St. Tel. 2-6501 Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Presents Maestro ERNESTO LECUONA FAMOUS CUBAN COMPOSER In Person With Hernan Pelayo . . Baritone Rosaura Biada . . Soprano Los Navaros . . Spanish Classic Dancers —and— Elly Charman . « Piano Concertist Key West High School Auditorium, May 11 and 12, 8:15 P.M. ONE CONCERT TICKET -.___. TWO CONCERTS TICKET ____ Telephone 2-3787 - 2-2622 - 2-5373 YOU WERE RIGHT, DOT THAT GLASS OF MILK RESTORED MY ENERGY -IT SURE IS GReaT! 7 7 Tue wise cami + ENJOYS GOOD HEALTH BY DRINKING WHOLE- SOME MILK — ORDER some TODAY AND SPECIFY Dr. Sherman, eminent in studies of nutrition, ad- vised, “bread and milk should be the basis of every meal.” Milk is the most important of all the foods that we can serve. couple left. for ,a wedding trip} TELEPHONE: Citizen Office, 2-5661 Monday, May 10, 1954 CLUB CALENDAR EVERY MONDAY 10:00—Gym Class for Officers’ wives, Bldg. 83, Seaplane Base 8:00—Logia ‘‘Marti” Nro. 3, Caballeros de Marti, 919 Elizabeth 8:00—Alcoholics Anonymous, 515 Duval Street MONDAY, May 10 1:00—Gold Star Mothers, VFW Home, 325 Elizabeth 7:30—DeMolay Mothers, St. Paul’s Parish Hall 7:30—WSG, First Mthodist, place to be announced 7:30—WSCS Board, First Methodist Church Annex 8:00—Exec. Bd. Presbyterian Church, White and Von Phister 8:00—Poinciana PTA, preceded by Exec. Bd. meeting, at school 6:00—Anchor Lodge, Masonic, Scottish Rite Bldg., 533 Eaton » 8:00—Beta Sigma Phi, on Seminary Street EVERY TUESDAY 9:00—Ladies Day Golf Tournament, Golf Club 9:00—Thrift Shop, Navy Commissary open until 12 noon 6:45—Kiwanis Club, LaConcha Hotel 7:30—Youth for Christ Bible Study, Fleming St. Methodist Church 7:45—Duplicate bridge club, Ft. Taylor Officers’ Club 8:00—Knights of Pythias, Pythian Hall, 728 Fleming St. 8:00—Stock Car Association, Legion Home, Stock Island TUESDAY, May 11 10:00—ZX-11 Officer’s Wives, Club, Aeropalms THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Page 3 Lawrence Westberry Reports To Sarsfield Lawrence E. Westberry, seaman,, Before entering the Navy, he at- USN, son of Amos Westberry of tended Homestead High School. Ww ‘ Tavernier, has reported for duty estberry entered the Navy in b November, 1952, and received re- aboard the experimental destroyer | cruit training at the U. S. Naval USS Sarsfield. Training Center, San Diego, Calif. Fiesta Alegra y Benefica May 20: Presentation of 3 Act Drama THE FILIBUSTERS By CDR. RAY BYRNS (Sponsored by Club San Carlos) MATINEE, 2:30 P.M.—For School Children, 50c MATINEE—For Teachers and Parents Accompanying Children Gala Evening Performance 8:30 P.M. — Tickets $1.50 May 21: Grand Ball — Casa Marina Music by GUS AYALA’S ORCHESTRA 9:30 P.M. Tickets, $1.50 Each (Sponsored by Junior Woman’s Club) THEATER AND BALL TICKETS ON SALE Betty Ann Stationers, 516 Fleming Street and The Book Shop, 534 Fleming Street (All Proceeds Benefit Monroe County Juvenile Building Fund) “To Mother” (Written In Memory of Lillie Phillips Fitzpatrick by Erma F. Wagner ) Mother’s Day is here, and you have stepped away And left me to my tinsel and my dreams Out of the divine lottery you drew my genes And for nine miracle months Held me closer than a seedling in the soil. In the darkness of the womb 1 must have known your love O, first and truest friend! You were in labor when nature reached out And drew me from everywhere to here and this, Breaking that hibernation between two worlds. With umbilical raw, | sought And found those eager breasts That soothe and he: aby’s wounds. =a One day, | met your wondrous mother-eyes. We talked an old, old language, wordiess, deep. it was as dawn beholden to the sun, Or flor caressed by Spring In love’s mirror, you saw a part of you beginning; 1 saw @ part of me full grown. Seventy-five years Greyed your gorgeous blue-black locks; And now 1 had a daughter of my own. ©, Mother! came morn in March When. quietly you slipped away To better schools and higher rules! Yet that part of you alive in me Lay aside earth’s games and gear. —e— In the mysterious tomorrow, if | am I, and you are you, We'll know wherein we stand. Mother, have you found the life eternal? Tell me how things go. i'll seek you out by whatever means A finer plane allows. Curtains of infinity Could not hold adrift our eyes Nor sweep aside memories of Your ‘early lullabies Moist with messages too wonderful for words!