The Key West Citizen Newspaper, August 14, 1954, Page 3

SOCIETY — PERSONALS — NEWS OF INTEREST TO WOMEN ITEMS OF INTEREST TO EVERYONE SUE JONES, Editor Visit To Key West Is Included In Canadian Woman’s Saga Of Journeys By JEAN SNEIGR When the wander bug bites, Mrs. Winifred Melville of Winnipeg, Canada, wastes no time applying her own remedy—getting started for places she has never seen but has Just a few days ago, Mrs. Mel- ville set her sights on Toronto and New York City, but decided she’d love to visit Key West. By-passing her two original destinations, she arrived here early Tuesday morn- ing—so early, she says, that police looked askance at a lone woman on the streets at 5 a.m. Mrs. Melville’s spur of the mo- ment trip to our southern-most is- land is not the first time she has taken off by herself for parts un- known. Born in Dunfriesshire, Scotland, this young-looking blonde woman went through the London blitz af- ter marrying an officer in British service. Her husband was killed curing the early part of the war, and in 1949, says Mrs. Melville, she made the trip to Canada as an adventure. Trek by truck Two years ago, Mrs. Melville and a friend bought a delivery truck: and started a long trek through British Columbia. They carried all their traveling equip- ment with them and stayed only one night in a motel, holding their lodging expense to $3.00 for the en- tire trip. When Mrs. Melville and her friend arrived in Vancouver, they had only ten cents left, so set out looking for work. They had no luck finding anything in their line— restaurant business—and took a job picking berries outside Van- couver. “Hardest work I ever did in my life,” Mrs. Melville commented. Her working hours were from 6 a.m, to 9 p.m., but she earned $400, enough to take her a bit far- ther in her journey. Meanwhile, she lived in a converted chicken coop and could see snow-covered mountains from the berry patch. At the end of September, she and her friend started out for Seattle, Washington, where they salmon fished. She hadn’t much. luck fish- ing, but énjoyed ‘the Camping out, still living in the truck. On the return trip, Mrs. Mel- ville bought a small self-service- type grocery store in Vancouver and worked 20 hours a day keep- ing it in operation, Here, she says, she sold the original old faithful delivery truck and bought a new one. Nature provides After selling the grocery store, she packed up once again, equip- ped her truck with everything but a washing machine and started home to Winnipeg via the western United States. Throughout the states, Mrs. Mel- ville did her washing in rivers. In USO YMCA Plans Range From Fudge Cooking To Cards The USO-YMCA has planned an entertaining program for the com- ing week. Tonight the dance at 9 p. m. will be held on the patio. The De- bonaires will provide the music and refreshments will be served. Novelty dances will be a part of the program and door prizes will be awarded. Sunday, the 15th, coffee and do- nuts will be served from 9:30 to 10:30. Hostesses will be Vida and Joyce Thompson and Dotty Atwell. Church ¢all and chapel chimes are planned as are movies at 8 p. m. A “Lucky” Party will be held at 8 p. m., Aug. 16. Francine John- son and Charlene Smith will be hostesses and there will be assort- ed prizes. : Aug. 17 marks fudge cooking time with Patty and Kathy Brady hostessing. On that day a classi- cal musical hour also is scheduled. at 7:30 p, m., Aug. 18, a free dance class will be held with Gene Arnow instructing. The Ayala Combo plays for the patio dance Thursday, the 19th, at 9 p. m. There will be novelty dan- ces, door prizes and refreshments. Friday, Aug. 20 is Games Choice Night, with bridge, hearts, canas- ta, scrabble, chess and checkers ea the program. '| arms. In North Dakota, she photo- a yen to visit. Sigsbee Teen-Agers Set Costume Dance Sigsbee Park teen-agers will enjoy a costume dance which will be held at the Sigsbee shelter tonight. Dance time is from 8 to 11. Prizes will be given for the best costume. pec Ss ed Utah, traveling through the salt flats, she purchased water at ten cents a glass. She was much im- Pressed by the silvery white beau- ty of Salt Lake City but, she adds, was glad to find civilization after the white desolation of the salt flats. Mrs. Melville traveled through Washington, Oregon, California, Wyoming, Nevada, Colorado, North and South Dakota. In South Dako- ta, she did large amounts of wash- ing the rivers. In Reno, Nevada, gambling casino she touched all the guns in a collection of Jesse James’ fire- graphed the only remaining herd of buffalo in the United States be- fore returning home to Winnipeg. During her long trek, she covered approximately 13,000 miles. On to Key West Home but not settled, Mrs. Mel- ville decied Key West was her next goal, but this time ‘made the trip the easy way—by bus through the central states. She plaiis to return through the coastal igtates to visit places she has missed. Intrepid traveler \that she is, Mrs. Melville lost her way Tues- day afternoon between South Beach and Truman Avenue. Not until after much wandering around and enlisting the aid of a cab driver and the city police did she find her way back to the motel. She has enjoyed Key West’s old buildings and the trees, so differ- ent from what she has seen before. After swimming in this part of the Atlantic, Mrs, Melville remarked, she can hardly believe it is the same Atlantic she has swum in in more northern parts. “It’s so warm and clear here!” Mrs. Melville’s plang for the fu- ture include more traveling, per- haps from Winnipeg to the east of Canada where she hopes to settle and breed dogs. She will take with her a cat “Arthur,” and one small dog of dubious ancestry which re- cently presented her’ with six more small dogs of dubious ancestry. At the present time, however, she is making snapshots along the way and selling them to Canadian newspapers. During Winnipeg’s winter—as much as 50° below— some of Key West’s summery scenes, tropical trees, and old TALENTED DANCER — Lovely Darlene Jurczynski, popular ballerina, will be one of the featured artists at the polio benefit cabaret-card party being held on August:21 at the Casa Marina Patio. The ballet being presented is “Artist Life.” Darlene, who has studied ballet since she was five years old, is currently a student of Princess Nina. This summer as an advance student in ballet at the University of Miami, she was a special student under Professor Gavriloff of the U. of M. staff. The benefit is being sponsored by Xi Alpha Theta Exemplar Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi—Photo by Karns. 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 buildings should make happy news- print. VX-1 Members Greet Arrivals A delightful coffee was. given in‘ the home of Mrs. S. M. Cooley, August 12, to welcome newcomers to the Officers Wives Club of VX-1. Hostesses who greeted the new members at the door and introduc- ed them were the Mesdames L. J. Reinhart, B, G, Benoit and 8. M. Cooley. The table covered with.a lovely yellow cloth, was centered with a clever floral arrangement of hibi- cus and driftwood. Coffee and delicious confections were served to the guests as they enjoyed friendly chit-chat. New members are Mrs. J. R. Grieve, Mrs. B. R. Drum, Mrs. N. F. Savage and Mrs. Frank Cul- ley. Special guest for the event was Mrs. John McNeela. Television Stars Visit Towners Mr. and Mrs, Jack Barry are | visiting Admiral and Mrs, George C. Towner at their quarters on the Naval Station, The Barrys are well known in Ft. Lauderdale as radio commen- tators and also appear on televi- sion. The TV show is called “Hi, Neighbor” and is broadcast from a large hotel in Ft. Lauderdale. Workmans Visit Relatives Here Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Workman and small son David of Washing- ton, D. C., are visiting Mrs. Work- man’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Johnson, 615 Fratcis St. Mrs. Workman is the former Jennie Mae Johnson. The Workmans will return to their home Monday by plane. Potato growers sometimes are | puzzled by the seed pods, looking | like tomatoes, which will develop | a different kind of potato, almost | never the same kind found on the | plant that produced the seed. 7:30—Sigsbee Community Council at Shelter 8:00—Logia ‘‘Marti” Nro. 3, Caballeros de Marti, 919 Elizabeth 8:00—Alcoholics Anonymous MONDAY, AUGUST 16 3:00—Eliz. Taylor Circle, 1st Baptist Church, church annex 7:30—Pythian Sisters, Pythian Hall, 728 Fleming Street 7:30—WSCS, Ley Memorial Methodist Church, church annex 8;00—Juvenile’ Council, Clinic Building, Fleming Street 8;00—General meeting, Women of ist Presby. Church at church 8:00—Methodist Men, Wesley House, 1100 Varela Street 8:00—Lions Club Auxiliary, Lions Den, Seminary Street ERY 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 J rat 7:30—Youth for Christ Bible Study, Fleming St. Met! dist, Church 8:00—Knights of Pythias, Pythian Hall, 728 Fleming St. 8:00—Stock Car Association, Legion Home, Stock Island | Service Notes ARMY BUDDIES Albert D. O’Briant, Jr., of 1117-A | Varela St., and Sergio Perez, of 1024 United St., enlisted in the | U.S. Army August 10 in Miami for | period of three years. The youths picked the Army uddy System which will allow em to remain together during | basic training at Ft. Jackson, S. C. The Buddy System is just one of many choices the young men can choose by enlisting in the Army. Both the new recruits were re- |cruited into the Army by M.Sgt | Henry J. Reynaud who will again be in the Federal Building in Key West on August 23 and 24 to assist young men with their career. | Former Key West '|Girl Ranks High Phyllis E. Cruz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Cruz, 30 N. E. 2nd Ave., Dania, was among the stu- dents named to the dean’s list at Florida State University for the spring semester. Miss Cruz is enrolled in the school of business and is majoring in business education. She wiil be- gin her sophomore year in the fall. The Cruz family formerly lived in Key West. | Saturday, August 14, 1954 THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Telephone: Page 3 ; MRS. LEROY JOHNSON — was Miss Rosemary Lowe before her marriage August 12.—Citizen Staff Photo, Sybil. Rosemary Lowe became the bride formed the double ring ceremony. For her wedding the bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Lowe, 2 Fletcher’s Lane, chose a ballerina-length gown of chantilly lace and nylon net over white sat- in. Her waist-length veil fell from a pearl-studded crown. Miss Lowe wore a single strand of pearls and carried a white prayer book mounted with orchids and stepha- notis. She was given in marriage by her father. Bouquets of frangipani decorated the altar rail and elsewhere in the church baskets of white gladiolis, fern and carnations added to the beauty of the occasion. The traditional wedding march was played by Mrs. Claude Salis who also accompanied Mrs. Ralph Betancourt as she sang “Oh Pro- mise Me,” “Because” and “The Lord’s Prayer”. Mrs. Tom H. Farmer of Charle- voix, Mich., was her sister’s ma- tron of honor. The bride’s niece, Carolyn Farmer also of Charle- voix, was maid of honor. Mrs. Farmer wore green organdy and Miss Farmer was attired in yellow organdy. Their gowns were fashion- ed similar to the bride’s. For her bridesmaids Miss Lowe chose her cousin Miss Marilyn Adams and Miss Shirley Johnson of Racine, sister of the groom. Miss Lowe’s gown of lavender and Miss Johnson’s of blue were fash- ioned after the bride’s dress. The attendants carried nosegays of as- sorted daisies with ribbon stream- ers to match their organdy dress- es, Tom H. Farmer, brother-in-law of the bride, of Charlevoix, was best man. Groomsman was William at 8 p.m. The Reverend Eldon Simmons, Leonard Lowe, Sr., brother of the bride. The bride’s nephew, George Miss Rosemary Lowe Becomes The Bride Of Leroy Johnson August 12 In a candlelight service at Fleming Street Methodist Church Miss of Leroy Johnson on Aug. 12, 1954 Pastor of the church, per- Farmer, and Wayne served as ushers. For her daughter’s wedding Mrs. Lowe chose a blue lace dress with which she wore white accessories and a corsage of pink carnations. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. John W. Johnson, Route 3, Racine, Wis. For the wedding Mrs. Johnson wore a blue print with white accessories and a corsage of pink carnations. Following the ceremony approxi- mately 150 guests attended the re- ception in the church annex. The bride’s table was covered with a lace cloth and decorated with fern and frangipani. Tall white tapers in crystal holders lighted the table when the wedding cake of three Williams tiers was served. Mrs, R. R. Rus-| sell served the cake, and Miss Pat Russell and Mrs, served punch. The bride is a graduate of Key West High School, class of 1954. The groom graduated from Wash- ington Park High School in Ra- cine and has served in the U. S. Marine Corps and in the U. S. Navy. He is now employed in Civil | Service. When the couple left on their shoneymoon, the bride wore a rhinestone-studded print dress and white accessories. They will make their home at 187-D Poinciana Place. THREE-CORNERED DIAPER BOSTON ® — The old fashioned triangle diaper for babies is mak- ing a comeback. At the Boston Lying-In Hospital, Mrs. Mary Rose Bethard, nursery supervisor, says the pendulum has swung back to \the three-cornered-fold. A] Mrs. Rose Frank, Director ® Cool, shady playground and porch ® Classrooms for inclement weather © Limited enrollment ® Children 4 to 6 © Weekdays — 9 to 12 \. Registratipn Daily, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. An Outdoor Kindergart le. H. Rounds, Mrs. B. G. Powell, Albert Carey | en-Nursery School Experienced, Graduate Teachers ® Storytelling, vocabulary building, reading readiness activities, clay, fingerpainting, puzzles, music, rec- ords, playground equipment,games ® Transportation available DIAL 2-5547 1100 MARGARET STREET Fall Session Begins Sept. Ist Gray Ladies Plan Month’s Activity The Gray Ladies had the month- ly coffee at the Red Cross Recrea- tion Hall at the Naval Hospital. All business for coming month was poancad The following Gray Ladies were rs. D. Henderson, Mrs. airs. L. B. Koraska, Mrs. C. R. Beyer, Mrs. Edna Westfall, Mrs. H. E. Pace, Mrs. N. M. Warren, Mrs. W. H. Westray, Mrs. J. A. O’Brien, Mrs. C. W. Knapp, Mrs. R. M. Duke, Mrs. A. L. Leightley and Mrs. E. E. Hastings. Also present were Mrs. Carola Nettles, Red Cross Chapter Dir- ector, Miss Jenner, Red Cross Rec- reation Director, U. S. Naval Hos- pital, Miss Oliver, U.S. Naval Hospital Director. Hostesses for this month’s cof- fee were Mrs. E. E. Hastings and Mrs. N. M. Warren. Citizen Office, 2-5661 Aquacade Planned To Aid Present Polio Fund Drive An aquacade starring Katherine Rawls, Olympic swim star, and featuring a water ballet by Key West teenagers will be staged Aug, 25 to raise funds for the emer- gency March of Dimes. The water show, in the Key Wester Hotel pool, is being spon- sored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion, Post 28. Besides the water ballet swimming and diving by Miss Rawls, the Navy’s unde water swimming school will give a demonstration of underwater swim gear. In addition, there will be a bal- let on the lawn by students of Princess Nina’s dancing school and a fashion show of beach wear by the Mar-Ed Shop. Tickets can be purchased at the Southernmost Flower and Gift Shop, 616 Duval St.; The Fuller Bruch. Shop, 1113 Truman Ave.: 19-2 Poinciana Place; 4 Maine Road, Sigsbee Park; Quonset 3-B, Boca Chica; Lou’s Appliances, 522 Duval; and the Book Shop, 534 Fleming St. and Your Grocer SELLS That Good STAR * BRAND AMERICAN COFFER and CUBAN —TRY A POUND TODAY — STRONG ARM BRAND COFFES Triumph Coffee Mill at ALL GROCERS Printing... Embossing Engraving ... Rubber Stamps The Ariman Press Greene Street Phone 2-566! 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