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SOCIETY — THE KEY WEST CITIZEN SUE JONES, Editor Tuesday, May New BSP Exemplar Chapter Elects Miss Atcheson As President The recently installed Exemplar Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held its organizational meeting on Monday May 24 at the home of Mrs. Newt Ketchings, 3608 Duck Avenue. Sixteen members were pre- sent. ‘The International eultural program for the year will be “The Home We Make.” This program is especially for Exemplar members, and is‘a study course o interior decoration and home beautification. Following a discussion of bus- * jness at hand; the report of the nominating committee was given by the chairman, Mrs. John Spotts- ‘wood. Miss Elizabeth Acheson, who was selected as the “Girl. of the Year” of the Beta Omega Ritual of Jewels chapter, was elected as the first president of the new Ex- emplar chapter. Serving with Miss Acheson will be Mrs. Hollon Bervaldi, vice pre- sident; Mrs. Ida Gellrich, secre- tary; Mrs. Blanche Miller, trea- surer, and Mrs. Newt Ketchings, extension officer. Committee chairmen to serve on standing and special commitees will be appointed by the board and will be announced at a later date. Formal installation of the new officers will be held on Monday, May 31 at 8:00 p. m. at the home of Mrs. Thomas Caro, honorary member of the Exeplar chapter. Attending the meeting were the following members of the Exem- plar chapter; Mrs. Newt Ketch, ings, Mrs. Jeff Knight, Mrs. Ches- ter Knowles, Mrs. Edward Top- pino, Mrs. Hollon Bervaldi, Mrs. Ida Gellrich, Mrs. Joe Allen, Mrs. Paul Landrum, Mrs. Blanche Mil- ler, Mrs. John Spottswood, Mrs. C. W. Rabon, Jr., Elizabeth Ache- son, Julie George, Gwen and Jose- phine James, ZX-11 Officers’ Wives Have May Luncheon Wed. The’ ZX-11 Officer’s Wives Club held its “Maytime” luncheon last Wednesday at Raul’s | restaurant on Roosevelt Boulevard. Hostesses for the luncheon were Mrs. A. L. Weintraub and Mrs. W. E. Klinker. The tables, arranged in a horse shoe, were beautifully decorated with spring flowers, and attractive Maypoles held the traditonal multi- colored streamers. Before dessert, co-chairman Mrs. J. R. Allen introduced a new mem- ber, Mrs. R. E. West and welcom- ed Mrs. J. E. Bales, the guest of Mrs. W. H. McClosky. After nominations and elections balloting, Mrs. C. P. MeMurray was elected to replace Mrs. W. M. Conover as ZX-11’s representative to the Fort Taylor advisory board. Mrs. R. W. West, Mrs. W. E. Klinker and Mrs. L. L. Jennison volunteered to serve on the hos- pitality committee for the coming term, while Mrs. A. L. Weintraub will handle publicity. Members of the welfare com- New Officers Of High School PTA Are Installed © Mrs. Merville Rosam was instal- led as president of the Junior Sen- ior High School PTA at the last regular meeting of the association by Mrs. Ben Adams, county coun- cil president, who served as in- stalling officer. Mrs. J. F. Brooks will serve as vice president for the coming year; Mrs. Joe Martin, as recording sec- retary; Mrs. Daniel Garcia, cor- responding secretary; Mr. Kellar Watson, treasurer, and Mrs. Irene Russell will be the historian. Preceding the meeting, Mrs. Robert Dopp led the community singing. A resume of all the devotionals for the past year was given by Mrs. Roy Edwards, character and spiritual chairman. Miss Kathryn Lowe read the his- tory of the Junior - Senior PTA and listed the organization’s pro- jects and achievements during the year. The chairman of the standing committees gave their yearly re- ports and thanked the members for their cooperation. F Corsages of blue and gold were presented. to the incoming and re- tiring officers and chairmen. Following the installation, a rec+ eption honoring the new officers was held in the school eafeteria. Charles Allen, Jr., Arrives In Korea Marine Pfc. Charles ‘Allen, Jr., of 1215 Royal Street, recently ar- rived at Inchon harbor aboard the transport William M. Black to-join the 1st Marine Division in Korea. The division has been in Korea since shortly after the outbreak of the conflict. From that time until the truce, Marines served almost continuously on the front lines. The 1st Marine Division was a- warded two Pregidential Unit Ci- tations for outstanding combat ef- ficiency during the Inchon landing and the Chosin Reservoir action. mitee will be selected at the next luncheon. ; The group then adjourned to the card tables, plentifully supplied with tidbits for munching and spent the remainder of the afternoon at bridge and canasta. Mrs. Bales was first prize win- ner at bridge, and Mrs. McClos- key held the duecy prize. CLUB CALENDAR EVERY TUESDAY 9:00—Ladies Day Golf Tournament, Golf Club 9:00—Thrift Shop, Navy Commissary open until 12 noon ITEMS OF INTEREST TO EVERYONE * "*|Dip And Dance At \High School Radio Club Members Key Wester To Aid|Receive Awards At Luncheon Jayshees’ Project The JayShees have completed their plans for the “Dip. and Dance” at the Key Wester pool on Saturday, June 12. The club is arranging a wonder- ful show for the evening, and the weatherman has promised a per- fect night. Proceeds from the affair will be used to help with the purchase of fees eee for Monroe General Mrs. Joe Illaequa, president of club, has appointed Mrs. Charles Fisherman and Mrs. Joe Pinder as co-chairman of the affair. They will be assisted by Mrs. Everette Sweeting, Mrs. Jim Loop- er and Mrs. Lino Castro, Only a limited number of tic- kets will be sold to avoid over- crowding. Those planning to at- tend the “Dip and Dance” should Set their tickets early. They may be purchased from any JayShee or at the Cuba Shop. The regular meeting of the Jay- Shees will be held Thursday, May 27 at the home of Mrs. Joe Pin- der, 1614 Steven Avenue. Com- mittee reports on the dance will be given, and all JayShees are ask- ed to attend. Vincent Cremata. Will Work On Research Pro ject Vincent Y. Cremata, Jr., whose Parents, Mr. and Mrs. V. Y. Cre- mata, live at 1216 Washington Street, will spend the summer in Montana on an etnological Project, working with an undergraduate re- search grant made by the Social Science Research Council, Cremata will work on Indian re- servations, studying Crow and Che- yene Indians, with Dr. Robert An- derson, whom the Key West stu- dent ameces under the past year in the anth . depart- ment at Florida Ph fu, Sar The FSU student's interest in the Plains Indians began:as- assistant to Dr. Anderson and as a student in the summer of 1953 at the Lin- guistics Institute at the University of Indiana — Crow and Hidatsa informants were provided for the study. Cremata and his professor drew up a reasearch training pro- Ject which they submitted to the research council. To prepare for the award, Cre- mata has spent the past year read- ing all available material on the Indians and mapping out his ap- Proaeh, under direction of Dr. An- derson. He has worked on ethno- logical field techniques and has in- terepreted and recorded kin: ip. In February, he presented his stu- dy plan in a paper before the Flo- rida Anthropological Society in Miami. Cremata plans to return in the fall to FSU, and complete his un- dergraduate work. He is working for an AB in anthopology which he expects to receive next February. The undergraduate award makes him eligible to apply for an SSRC graduate scholarship in his field. He would like to continue his study on a graduate level at the Uni- versity of Michigan or Yale. Eight members of the Key West- School Radio Club were presented with achievement pins by the elub’s president, Miss Millicent Taylor at the annual luncheon held Monday at the high schoul library. The pins were minature silver microphones. In order to be eligi- ble to receive a pin the member must have participated in at least five radio programs. Jan Thompson was named the most outstanding member of the club and was presented with a gift by Richard Ertzman, high school dramatic teacher and sponsor of the Radio Club. 4 A gift to be sent to Katharyn Boaz in appreciation for her work with the club last year was shown to the members and guests. Miss Taylor introduced John Spottswood and Kermit Lewin, owner and manager of the local radio station and thanked them for their help and cooperation during the year. Miss Taylor said, “If it were not for their kindness our club would be impossible. They acted as judges for the leading part in our radio serial, ‘‘Debbie’s Dates.” They gave us advice on how to do radio shows. They gave us other time when our show was taken off the air for technical rea- sons, and they advised us on tech- nical problems.” The radio coordinators at the three elementary schools were giv- en certificates by the club. The teachers representing their schools were Miss Helen Taylor, Poincia- na; Mrs. Maria Stensland, Harris School; and Mrs. Taylor from Tru- man School. Other guests introduced by Miss Taylor were Dr. Harold Campbell, principal of the high school; Tho- mas Whitley, director of the ¢chor- al department; Harold Casterton, high school band director; Josef Hurka, Mrs. Nell Panteleo, Walter Lazier and Mrs. William Chapman. Radio Club members receiving pins were Pat Patton, Pat Byrd, Betty Henning, Robin Rule, Joan Knowles, Jan Thompson, Isabella Bartelone, and Millicent Taylor. The club also gave a pin to their sponsor, Mr. Ertzman, who told them that he expected it things from them when televisigh was a- vailable in Key West. The luncheon was served by club members. The tables were attrac- tively decorated in keeping with the purpose of the club. The clever place cards were made by Joan Knowles and Robin Rule. Control of insects in recent years has added a third to U. S. potato production per acre. Little Theatre 922 TRUMAN AVENUE “Air Cool” { SHOWING TUESDAY (PRIZE NIGHT) TARS AND SPARS Sid Caesar - Janet Blair . SHOWING WEDNESDAY YOU'LL NEVER GET RICH —————————— National Advisor Will Meet With GS Council Board Thursday Nght Miss Sarah Bowman, special advisor from Girl Scout Na- tional headquarters, is in Key West fo assist the newly char- tered Florida Keys Girl Scout Now that the Fiesta is over, all those hardworking folks can sit back and rest a while. They sure deserve it! Council. Miss Bowman has been meet- ing with the various council committees and will attend the board meeting at the Wesley House, 1100 Varela Street on Thursday night at 8:00 p. m. She will conduct a brief train- ing session for board members at this meeting. ‘ All members of the council board are requested to attend this important meeting. Robert Taylor Is Wed To Actress Ursula Thiess JACKSON, Wyo. #—Movie actor Robert Taylor and his bride of one day, actress Ursula Thiess, fly back to Los Angeles today after their semisecret wedding on Picturesque Jackson Lake. They were married yesterday afternoon aboard the cabin cruiser of Jess and John Wort, hotel oper- ator brothers. Taylor, who has a share in some Wyoming oil opera- tions, has stayed with the Worts in the past and fished at Jackson Lake, at the foot of the 13,000-foot Teton Mountains. Justice of the Peace Russell Robinson performed the ceremony. He said the only witnesses were Taylor’s secretary, Mrs. Ivy Pear- son, and his pilot, Ralph S. Couser. The party flew here from Los! Angeles yesterday morning. Taylor listed his age on the wed- ding license as 42 and Miss Thiess gave her as 30, They met two years ago. 3 Roller Skate PRIVATE PARTY School — Church — Club Parents Admitted Free SATURDAY—KIDS SESSION 420 SOUTHARD 161 NIGHTLY It is possible that graduation is just around the corner at Key West High School? Sure is. what Petronia says, this graduates (and their proud parents) are going to be real busy from now until the final benediction on June 4. School must be lots more fun than it used to was. The Radio Club’s luncheon was lots of fun, but Suzy kept thinking what would have happened at dear old Mainland if we had even thought of having unch in the library! ‘ In the meantime, there is the Dip and Dance party sponsored by the JayShees at the Key Wester on Saturday, June 12, to be thinking about. The JayShees are really going all out for this affair, The board of directors of the Florida Keys Girl Scout coun- cil will meet Thursday night at the Wesley House at 8:00 p. m. And Ophelia told Petronia that the Players have resc' duled “Here Today.” If you’ interested, contact the Player’s president, Mickey (Mrs, George) Renna or director Fred Taylor. It seems they need a new leading lady. Well? A record 106,200,000 tons of iron ore was carried on the Great Lakes in 1953. Key West Radio and TV Service Calls: Answered Promptly We Do Antenna Installations TV ANTENNA and ACCESSORIES FOR SALE 826 Duval; Street TEL. 2-8511 ‘49 MERCURY Fordor Sedan, Overdrive GOOD CONDITION No Money Down Sale Now Going On Buy Now and Save! EISNER FURNITURE CO. Poinciana Center Tel. 2-6951 BILL'S LICENSED PAWN SHOP 711 Duval Street A Buy at $525.00 ‘46 PACKARD Fordor, Radio, Heater, New Paint New Seat Covers Special at $295.00 ‘53 FORD-O-MATIC Convertible, Continental Kit $1995.00 Darlow’s Pure Oil Station STOCK ISLAND PERSONALS — NEWS OF INTEREST TO WOMEN Telephone: Citizen Office, 2-5661 NCCS Sets Annug] Communion Sun, The National Catholic Com. munity Service will hole their an. nual corporate communion breakfast for all Catholic mey of the area on Sunday, May %, The Holy Name Societies of the Naval Base and St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church and the Knights of Columbus are participating in this affair as co-sponsors. All Catholic men of the area are asked to assemble in front of gt. Mary’s Catholic Church at 8:15 a.m. on Sunday. Immediately gf. ter the mass, the group will meet at the National Community Center Service Hall, 1021 Duval St., where breakfast will be served. The Junior and Senior N¢cs Hostesses will serve the bre: Mrs. E. S. Coughlin, Director, NCCS is the general chairman of the program. _—_—_—_— POOR OLD CRAIG SERVICE STATION Francis at Truman DIAL 2-9193 Your PURE OIL Dealer Tires . . Tubes . . Batteries ACCESSORIES EXPERT SERVICE ~ DARLING, HOW COULD YOU? STRAND “ No Panty Raid COLUMBIA, Mo. (#—-A Univer- sity of Missouri student last night yelled: “Panty raid!” Recalling the destructive raids on sorority houses two years ago, Someone called police. Police cars swiftly swept into Position. Highway patroimen sped jtoward Columbia. The National Guard was alerted. Auxiliary po- licemen were called. No panty raiders appeared. For A Quick Loan $25 TO $300 See “MAC” 703 Duval Street TELEPHONE 2-8555 CIFELLI'S tse TV Service Factory Methods Used— All Work Guaranteed Marine Radios & Asst. Equipment FOR PROMPT AND RELIABLE SERVICE—SEE $20 Truman Avenue (Rear) TELEPHONE 2-7637 Show Times: RETURN TO PARADISE 7:30 and 10: SPORTS PARADE 9:36 ONLY Thursday, Friday and Saturday IN TECHNICOLOR Starring... MARIA MONTEZ and JON HALL 1:55 % 4:05 Night 6:15 & 8:25 AIR CONDITIONED 6:45-sKiwanis Club, LaConcha Hotel 7:30—Yonth for Christ Bible Study, Fleming St. Methodist Church 1:45—Duplicate bridge club, Wt. Taylor ers’ Club 8:00—Knights of Pythias, Pythian Hall, 728 Fleming St. 8:00—Stock Car Association, Legion Home, Stock Island TUESDAY, MAY 25 10:00—Fleet Reserve Ladies, Naval Station Beach Patio 3:00—Ever Ready Star Club, to be announced 7:30—Harris School Room Representatives, school library 7:30—~Order of DeMolay, Scottish Rite Temple, 533 Eaton 8:00—VFW, Ladies Auxiliary Post 3911, 325 Elizabeth St. 8:00—Navy Wives Club, Naval Station, Bldg. 266 EVERY WEDNESDAY 8:00—Junior Chamber of Commerce, Clubhouse, Flagler Ave. WEDNESDAY, MAY 26 12:30—FAWTU © Officer’s Wives Club, to be announced 7:30—Amateur Radio Club, Armory Bldg., White and Southard 7:30—Junior Debs, Woman’s Club, 319 Duva St. 8:00—BPO Does, Drove 89, Elks annex, 313 Duval Street 8:00—American Legion, Legion Home, Stock Island 8:00—Sarcerdotis Del Hogar No. 1, 919 Elizabeth Street EVERY Thursday 12:15—Rotary Club, St, Paul’s Parish Hall 1:00—Thrift Shop, Navy Commissary, open until 4:00 p. m. 6:30—Lions Club, at Lions Den, 1007 Seminary St. 7:30—CAP Cadets, Poinciana Community House 7:30—Princes of Syracuse, Pythian Hall, 728 Fleming St. THURSDAY, MAY 27 7:30—JayShees, place to be announced 7:30—Nu Phi Mu Sorority, San Carlos Hall, Duval Street 8:00—Civil Air Patrol, Poinciaegion Home, Stock «Isiand 8:00—Civl Air Patrol, Poinciana Community Center 8:00—Knights of Columbus, NCCS Hall, 1021 Duval 8:00—Dr Varela Cuban Masonic Lodge, 919 Elizabeth St. 8:00—Lower Keys Property Owner’s Assn., to be announced EVERY Friday 10:00—Gym Classes for Officers’ Wives, Bldg. 83, Seaplane Base 7:30—Youth for Christ, Poinciana Baptist Church FROM seed Lodg Hal, 728 Fleming Street 7:30—R e, Pythian 5 8:00—Eastern Star, Scottish Rite Temple, 533 Eatos. Stréet EVERY Sunday 2:00--CAP Cadets, Poinciana Community House 3:30—Orden Caballeros de la Luz, 422 Amelia St. 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. 31 ‘ 8:00—Cerebral Palsy Association, 417 Eaton Street Today’s cockroaches differ little LAST TIMES. TODAY from those who. lived 250 million years ago. Fred Astaire - Rita Hayworth _ eereanemeeomeneiaancummeca ee. SHOWING THURSDAY THUNDER ON | THE HILL Claudette Colbert - Ann Blyj Last Times Today | Wed. thru Sat. William the Conqueror, king of England, died in Rouen, capital of Normandy in 1067. OLDSMOBILE acum Ne oaz HERE ie ‘DAR fit HDLER- RHODA FLEMING | HOON a SSsc5 “Sho locolly; sate end.” local taxes extra. Loaded with looks! 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