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SOCIETY — PERSONALS — NEWS OF INTEREST TO WOMEN SUE JONES, Editor J “WOMEN AT WORK” — ai the Thrift Shop at the Navy Commissary. Operated by the Oficers’ ‘Wives Clubs in the area, the Thrift Shop fills a real need for service families, The volunteer ‘workers spend many hours sorting donated clothing, arranging the articles for display and tak- ing turns acting as sales “clerks.” On Thursday afternoon, Mrs. W. H. Laughon, one of the en- thusiastic volunteers, Mrs. C. H. Rice, co-chairman, and Mrs. T. C. Phifer, who took time off from hher bookkeeping at the Thrift Shop, are busy helping the chairman, Mrs..H. H. Fisher, prepare Clothing for sale—Citizen Staff Photo by Sybil. NAS Wives Elect Officers; Plan Farewell Party LeVans have girl ‘The Officers’ Wives’ Club of the] Mr. and Mrs. John Rudolph Le- Naval Air Station held it’s lunch-|yan 1015. simonton Street, are the eon-business meeting on Wednes- day, August 4, at the Seaplane| Parents of a 6 pound, 9% ounce Base Officers’ Pool. The rainstorm |parents.of.a-6 pound 9% ounce at noon provided more of a splash |dayghter born on July 30 at the party than had been: planned, but |Naval Hospital. She has been nam- the resulting coolness was much |ed Rebecca Sue. Saturday, August 7, 1954 THE KEY WEST CITIZEN appreciated by the twenty mem- bers attending. Hostesses, Mrs. Wm. J. Harrison, Mrs. Robert Holmes and Mrs. George A. Goetzke, Jr., provided the appetizing luncheon of fancy sandwiches, cakes, ice tea and trimmings. e The election of officers was held and Mrs, Wilbur W. Westfall and Mrs. Ernest R. Lineberger, Jr. will be co-chairmen for the next three month term. Mrs, Richard Rice gave a detail- ed report on the Navy Re and ‘Thrift Shop Committee m The followitig members ‘Volunteer* ed to work at the Thrift Shop on August 17: Mrs. J, M: ‘Dearmin, Mrs. J. L. Lenderman, Mrs. B. W. Williams, and Mrs. Richard Rice. It was learned that two popular couples from the Naval Air Station ‘ group.are.te be transferred in August. The members voted to plan an evening farewell party in » honor of Lt. and Mrs. Richard D. Cogswell and Lt. and Mrs, Charles E. Hendry. Combining the last two suecess- ful parties, it will be a Steak Fry, followed by square dancing* or games and swimming, on Friday, August 13, at the Seaplane Base Officers’ Pool. All BPW Clubs, Represented At Di: « ‘ct Meet Mrs. Jpan Mardis, president of the Key West Business and Pro-|* fessional Women’s Club reported that all seventeen clubs of District 10 were represented at the district meeting held at Arthur Wildes’ } Restaurant in Miami Beach last Sunday, * Lila Mae Durgin served: as in- stalling officer for the installation of district cfficers, Betty Stokes was installed as district director. Miss Durgin gave a most inspir- ing talk’ on wisdom, loyalty and understanding. Also at the’ district meeting the Key West. Club was invited to ride the bus to Daytona Beach with the Miami group for the state board meeting which will be held August 20, 21 and 22. “WINGS OF GO! on, ®a- July 31 Son for Popes Mr, and Mrs. Herbert DeWitt Pope, 514 Margaret ‘Street, an- ounce the birth of their son, Mi- hael Gordon, at the Naval Hospi- al on July 30. The baby weighed 4 pounds, 4% ounces at birth Baby Bey Carpenter Lt. (jg) and Mrs. Harry E Carpenter, Jr., 36-C Felton are the parents of a son weighing 7 pounds, 2% ounces at the Naval ‘Hospital ‘on July. 31. The child has been avamed Steyen Douglas. ; Baby’ Girl Davy Lt. (jg). and Mrs. Richard Byrd ‘Davey annour’e the birth of their jdaughter, Ly @° Jane, at the Nav- 4! Hospital on vuly 31. Park. The baby weighed 7 pounds, Seaplane Base are @ 7 pound, 5 ounce bury, who was born at the Naval Hospital. ler, the parents’ of. Daniel y Girl Naas ‘David Daniel Naas, f Avenue annouunce he bf their daughter on Au- ‘Naval Hospital. The been named Devon 8 pounds, 8% Son te Dowies Mr. and Mrs. Frederick James owie, 64-C Arthur Sawyer Road, re the parents of a son, Jeffrey ‘Francis. The baby weighed 7 ‘pounds, 7 ounces at birth at the Naval Hospital on August 1. Smiths have son Mr. and Mrs. Ira- Wendell Smith, 222-E Poinciana, are the parents Navy Lt. (jg) Kirby L. McClain, IIL re- ceives the wings of a Naval Aviator from Rear Admiral Dale Harris, USN, during ceremonies at the U.S. Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Fla. McClain is the son of Mr. and Mrs, Kirby Me- Clain, Jr. who reside at the Overseas Trailer Park. His also lives at that address. McClain was graduated wife, from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kingsport, N. Y¥., in July. 4950.—Olficial U.S. Navy Photo. j ¥ NAVAL HOSPITAL BIRTHS of a son, Ira Ray, who was born on August 1 at the Naval Hospi- tal. He weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce. Baby Girl Ellis Lt. (jg) ‘and Mrs. George De- Vere Ellis, Jr. announce the birth of their daughter, Harriette Ther- esa, on August 1 at the Naval Hos- pital. The little girl weighed 6 pounds ‘at birth. Her parents live at 804 South Street. > Andersons have girl Mr. and Mrs. Gillette Austin Anderson, 817 Fleming Street, are the parents of a 7% pound datgh- ter on August 2 at the Naval Hos- pital. The little girl has been nam- ed Susan Elaine. . Baby Boy Schwartz ‘Mr. and Mrs. Murray Schwartz, 149-A Poinciana Place annaunce the birth of their son, Mark-Leom ard, at the Naval Hospitai vu «u- gust 3. The child weighed 7 pounds, 12% ounces at birth, Daughter for Hills Mr. and Mrs. Sam Thomas Hill, Salt Pond Trailer Park, are the parents of an 8 pound, 10% ounce daughter on August 3 at the Nav- al Hospital. She has been named Yvonne Ann, Baby Boy Ecklof Mr. and Mrs. James William Ecklof, 1001 Eaton Street, are the parents of a 6 pound, 14 ounce son at the Naval Hospital on August 4. The little boy has been named James William. Baby Girl Moynihan Mr. and, Mrs. Raymond Moyni- han, 501-A- Poinciana, announce the birth of their daughter, Lau- reen Gail, at. the Naval Hospital on August 4. The child weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces at birth. Seagles have daughter Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Ray Sea- gle, 8-A Arthur Sawyer Road, are the parents of‘ an 8 pound, 13% ounce daughter. The baby was porn on August 4 at the Naval Hospital. She has been named Karen Lacey. DON’T BUTT IM... k’s bad manners to start re- arranging the furniture or pictures when you are visiting ine friend's hone, ITEMS OF INTEREST TO EVERYONE Plans For Coming Year Discussed By Church Women The regular monthly meeting of the Women of the Church of the Rock was held Monday evening with the following members pre- sent: the Mesdames Baker, Bell, Cutlan, Gamble, Johnson, Joiner, Noble, Pritchard, Rogers, Russell and Warnock. Mrs. Baker opened the meeting by requesting Mrs. Bell to install} © the new officers for the coming year, as follows: Mrs. Pritchard, president; Mrs. Gamble, vice pre- sident; and Mrs. Warnock, secre- tary-treasurer. Mrs. Bell gave a very inspiring message and closed the brief ceremony with a prayer. Mrs. Pritchard accepted the ga- vel and gave a brief speech of thanks, After the Devotional was read by Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. Prit- chard opened the business meeting. She announced her choice of Com- mittees with the following chair- men: visiting, Mrs. Noble; spiti- tual life, Mrs. Rogers; Bible study, Mrs. Bell; fellowship, Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Padgett; flower, Mrs. C. Harris and program, Mrs. Gam- ble. Mrs. Noble requested help from all the members in visiting the sick and greeting new members in their homes. ’ Plans for a covered dish supper at County Beach were made for Wednesday, August 11, at 6 o’clock. In case of rain the supper will be Rose Rogers.—J.K.B. Photo. is a busy place these days! All clothing is donated and a great many Navy families take ad- “Thrift Shop” At Navy Commissary Provides Clothing At Tiny Prices “The Thrift Shop” at the Navy Commissary on Simonton Street Manned by volunteer workers from the various Officer’s Wives Clubs in the area, the “Thrift Shop” fills a real need by providing clothing and other articles at tiny prices. The only stipulation they make held at the Church at 535 Francis | Vantage of the service offered by | is that all types of clothing be clean Street. It was decided to start making|they receive hurried orders to re- plans for the annual Bazaar and|port to Key West and there hans’t Food Sale. Last year’s event was|been time to outfit the family with such a success that the ladies are|ligh-weight clohing. Or maybe approaching this year’s Bazaar] it’s just for a short time and let’s and Food Sale with a great deal of|face it, it is expensive to outfit the Trift Shop — especially when| and in good repair. Right now they need women’s dresses Why not take that dress that has been hanging in the closet down to the Thrift Shop? There is pro- bably some one who can put it to good use! enthusiasm, It has been decided that the date of the monthly meetings be chang- ed from the first to the second Monday. A very interesting Bible study was presented by Mrs. Noble on the 4th,Chapter of the Book of James. After a short prayer by Reverend Ralph Rogers; the meeting was ad-) journed and light refreshments ser- ved, Girl Scouts Together Attention all registered Girl Scouts and Brownie Scouts! Re- gistration for Day Camp will be i held at the Key West Woman’s Club Building (library) 319 Du- val Street on TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY from 3:30 p. m. until 5:00 p. m. , The Day Camp will be held from August 16 to Auguust 20 from 10:00 A PARENT or guardian must re- gister for their-daughter. A regis- tration fee of 50 cents will be charged, this will cover all craft materials and a drink at noon each day of the camp. You will be given a list of in- structions at the time of registra- tion. Only Scouts who register on Tuesday and Wednesday will be permitted to attend the Day Camp. No transportation either to or from the camp site will be pro- vided by. the Florida Keys GS Council. The Council, “ar ey volun- teers assume no ity injuries = a qualified Firs rd will be present during the hours of the Day Camp, the kids and most of us have to think about finances! Wives of servicemen in the low- est three pay grades who expect- ing a visit from the stork are giv- en layettes on request. The lay- ettes are planned for winter or summer and over $2,000 has been spent to provide these layettes in the past 11 months. NEW ENGLAND DISH Ever serve Kedgcree for Sunday breakfast the way they sometimes do in Connecticut? To make this old-time dish, mix two cups cook- ed rice with 2 cups cold flaked cooked codfish, salt, freshly-ground pepper and a little cream. Heat throughly in a double boiler, stir- ring carefully a few times. Sprinkle with minced parsley or paprike before serving. _A pound of bologna yields 16 to 18 slices; 4: pound of liver; sau- sage makes 16 slices %-inch thick. Handy figures to remember when you are planning a platter of cold cuts and,salad’for a summer buf- fet party. Club Calendar 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 1:30—Sigsbee. Community Council at Shelter 8:00—Logia “Marti” Nro, 3, Caballeros de Marti, 919 Elizabeth 8:00—Alcoholics Anonymous MONDAY, AUGUST 9 1:30—DeMolay Mothers’ Cirele, St. Paul’s Parish Hall 1:30—WSG, W. 8. C. S. First Methodist Church 7:30—WSCS Board, First Methodist Church at church annex 8:00—Presby. Church. Executive Board, at church 8:00—Anchor Lodge, Masonic, Scottish Rite Temple, 533 Eaton 8:00—Beta Omega, ‘Bs, sorori-ty, on Seminary Street EVERY TUESDAY “ 9:00--Ladies Day Golf Tournament, Golf Club 9:00—Thrift Shop, Navy Commissary open until 12 noon 10:30—Truman Junior Garden Club, at the school 6:45—Kiwanis Club, LaConcha Hotel . 1:30—Youth for Christ Bible Study, Fleming St. Methodist Chureh 8:00—Knights of Pythias, Pythian Hall, 728 Fleming St. 8:00—Stock Car Association, Legion Home, Stock Island TUESDAY, AUGUST 10 . 10:00—ZX-11 Officers’ Wives Club. at 8 1:3—DeMolay, Scottish Rite Temple, 533 Eaton Street 1:30—-WSCS, First Methodist Church, at the church 8:00—Southernmost Pistol and Rifle Club, Legon home, Stock Is. 8:00—Navy Wives Club, Bldg, 266, Naval Station 8:00—Ladies Auxiliary, VFW, at VFW Home, 325 Elizabeth Street 8:00—Engineers Club, Armory Bldg. White and Southard Streets Surface Development Wives Club, to be announced nother; most every one ‘that Is in good condi- needed. The Thrift Shop needs such articles which can be*déposited in the box HAIL AND FAREWELL PARTY — for Lt. Commander A. J. Milton and Commander R. R. Work- man was held at Raul’s Wednesday night. Lt. Commander Milfon is the new skipper of the USS Guavina, relieving Commander Workman—JKB Photo, Telephone: Citiven Office, 2-5661 Service ° MRS. G. L. ANDERSON — was the honoree at a small dinner party given by Emma Pace Wednesday evening at Raul’s. Mrs, Anderson will leave September 1 to join her husband, Colonel Anderson, in Takyo, Japan. Left to right. Antoinette Pace, Mrs. Anderson, Emma Pace Naval Station Wives To Elect Officers New officers, of the: Navel Station Officers’ me Club will be elected on TI at the first Fall meeting of the group. Mrs. J. R. Munson, Mrs. K. W. Minter and Mrs. T. C. 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