The Key West Citizen Newspaper, September 10, 1954, Page 5

SOCLETY — PERSONALS — NEWS OF INTEREST TO WOMEN ITEMS OF INTEREST TO EVERYONE - SUE JONES, Editor | HAWAIIAN HULAS—will be presented at the “Guinea Pig” dance at Fort Taylor, Officers’ Club tomorrow night by Mrs. M. Leuck (standing), Thelma Leuck, Mrs. Dawn Gillespie and Katherine Leuck. Thelma and Catherine are the ten and thirteen-year-old daughters of Lt. Cmdr. and Mrs. Leuck, 811 Truman Avenue-—Staff Photo by Sybil, Ballet Lessons Give The Pupil Healthy Exercise A brilliant ballet season is pre- dicted by Princess Nina Carrac- ciolo with the appearance in New York and other big cities of Sad- ler Wells Ballet, the Monte Carlo Company, the Marquis de Cuévas and the French Parisian. Ballet, Princess Nina, a former baller- ina, and “old timer’’ and teacher for many decades, stresses that this graceful art not only coordi- nates muscles, but gives health and endurance, and resistance to any prevailing sickness. Even eyesight improves for the circulation is speeded up and blood runs freely through the system. Princess Nina does nt, believe that elaborate costumes are neces- sary for young ballet students — for even @amous artists dance in colorful, but plain attire, except for great length Sadler Wells Bal- let or continental companies. She sdys; ‘The movements are important. They make the dance, not the. gowps and materials.” Her little girls are assembled to create ballet scenes \— not num- bers, any more — with such won- derful talent as Darlene Jurziniski, Yvonne Moore, Rosalind Grooms, Christina-Dopp and several other young ladies as soloists, The scene they are preparing now, with beginners as corps de ballet, is “Dance of the Hours” from the opera Gioconda, Little girls will be minutes and seconds. Their costumes — just * plain leotards with transparent scarfs, Princess Nina’ is putting finish- ing touches to her ballet book and biography which deals with all the famous personalities of the last fif- ty years with whom she has work- ed and appeared on the stage. Local Boy Wins Navy Scholarship Jay Franklin West, son of Mr. ‘and Mrs. Glenn S. West, 10 Nas- sau Lane, will leave Monday for Auburn, Alabama, where he will attend Alabama Polytechnic Insti- tute. JAY FRANKLIN WEST Young West, a graduate of Key West High School in 1952, won 3 NROTC scholarship in mechanical engineering at the Alabama Schoul "in a competitive examination, Only 1800 of these scholarships are a- warded each year. He is an Eagle Scout and at- tended the national jamboree held several years ago at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. College Student Finds Schools In Germany Differ By BARBARA ENGLISH BONN, Germany—German uni- versity students—and only 10 per cent are able to go from high school to college—don’t have to attend class if they don’t want to. But the final exam is required, just the same. That’s one of the interesting facts I discovered from talking to two young Germans who were guiding a conducted tour in Bonn, similar to the one I was taking. I became interested in the German school system when I visited the office of the U. S. High Commissioner and found some interesting data which made me eager to talk to students them- selves. The two German guides were about 20 years old and had just been graduated from, ‘hs e | schule” or secondary. /s sk Since American students usually graduate at an earlier age, I asked them how their system worked. Children start school at 6. After the first part (four years) of the elementary or “Grundschule,” 75 to 80 per cent go on to “volksschule” or higher, ~elemen- tary school. Herg, many’ of the children must pick a trade. Others go on to the secondary schools, or what we call high school. Who will take advanced school- ing is decided -in the fourth or fifth grades. . My. friends. explain- ed to me that it’s: based on what is called a maturity examination. Even if this is passed, faculty members and parents must ap- prove. Only: about 20 per cent in the. elementary schools go on to the secondary education. At the end. of the. secondary, the student ‘is ready to, take the entrance exams of the university. College classes are largely lectures and as students advance in their work, they attend sem- inars for specialized work. At the end of eight semesters the students are awarded a doctor of philosophy degree. It is gen- erally accepted, however, that this is equivalent to our master’s degree. When I asked if the two stu- dents had any criticism of their system, they said they thought children must make up their minds too early about what course they would follow. .They -felt if they could go on into high school with- out having had to decide whether to enter apprentice training or secondary school, it would be more satisfactory. They also commented that they approved of our co-educational system. Here, it seems, it is allow- ‘| ed in a few secondary schools from necessity, Elementary schools, however, are co-educational. |DEBORA JUNE KEEN Is CHRISTENED SUNDAY Little Deborah June Keen, 3- month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James J. Keen, 1507 United Street, was christened in a private ceremony at 3:00 Sunday afternoon at St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Ca- tholic Church by Father Maring. Miss Phyllis Mae Kemp is the baby’s godmother and Mayor C. B. Harvey is her godfather. Mix cream-style cottage cheese with chopped rasins, grated lemon | rind, cinnamon and sugar; use as ja filling for. thin = comme * “White Elephant” Sale, Card Party Set By Sinawiks | Plans for a card party and white elephant sale were made by the Sinawiks at the business meeting held at the home of June Morris recently. It was also decided that the club will meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month instead of every other Tuesday. The first meeting of each month will be held at the:home of a mem- ber and the second meeting, on the fourth Tuesday, will be a din- ner meeting at a local restaurant. June Harris was elected as treasurer to replace Elva Staples, who has moved out of town. The program meeting for the month was held at the home of Doris Neblett. Program chairman, Elida Bringman introduced Doreen Clawson, solist, who sang “Bless House,” “Will You Remem- ,” and “Romance,” Accompanying her on the piano was Mildred Jeffers. The program Original Skit To Be Presented At Guinea Pig Dance’ ‘The “Guinea Pig” dance at Fort Taylor Saturday night promises to be one of the liveliest affairs of the early fall season. Not only will Dawn Gillespie, Mrs. M. Leuck and her two daugh- ters, Katheryne and Thelma ap- pear in both modern and ancient hulas but Subron Four and Twelve will combine talent to present a skit entitled “The Saga of the Fa- bulous Funfish.” This is the story of the “Funfish” — the submarine of the future where morale reaches the ultimate, but — “Whom the Gods would des- troy they first make mad with pow- a” was enjoyed by all the members. ‘After the program, Marjorie Warner was surprised with a stork shower and received many lovely gifts. Halfbacks Elect Officers; Make Plans For Season Shirley Albury was re-elected president of the “‘Halfbacks Club” at a recent meeting of the group. Other officers who will serve for the coming year are Georgia Thompson, vice president; Connie Demeritt, secretary and treasur- er; Celia Watson, corresponding secretary. Directors elected are Marian Pritchard, Lena Pinder, and Me- lintina Riggs. Piedad Archer will be the club’s publicity chairman. The club will meet every Thurs- day evening at 6:30 at the home of the president, 909 Eaton Street. All ladies who are interested in promoting football are invited to join the club. A committee was named to help the Quarterback club decorate for the annual “kick off” dinner which will be held at the Casa Marina on Monday, September 13. Serving on the decorating com- mittee are Piedad Archer, Liza Brantly, Ruby Metzger, Georgia Thompson and Polly Carbonell. The club will again decorate the goal posts at each foot ball game and Polly Bardwell was appointed to serve as chairman of this com- mittee. The group is working on a new idea to be presented at the first football game, but it will be kept a secret. At the second game, last year’s football queen Betty Solomon, will go on the field with the captains. Plans are being made for the election of the new football queen. McGUINNESS IS NEW XO ON USS BUSHNELL Cdr. Walter Arthur McGuinness, USN, took over duties as Execu- tive Officer on the USS Bushnell (AS-15) on Sept. 1, relieving Cdr. L. B. McDonald, ‘USN, who took command of Submarine Division 42 of Submarine Squadron Four, also here in Key West. Cdr. McGuinness comes from du- ty in the Legislative Division of the Office of the Judge Advocate Gen- ashington, Jeral in W. Captain F. D. Walker, of the Bushnell is the author and he will also be “on stage” in the part of “Sailor No. 1.” Cdrs. Williams and Hingson will take the parts of the No. 2 and No. 3 sailors. Mess cooks will be Sally Pad- gett, Jane Fitch, Dorris Cushman and Jayne Barrett, while Cdr. H. J. Greene will be ‘The Admiral.” The Shore Patrol will be repre- sented by Lt. J. M. Snyder and Joyce Squire plays the part of a “Key West Entertainer.” Cdr. J. Forbes will appear as a Key West Civilian and Carol Ven- te, Jeanne Duckworth, Evelyn Hoffmann, Mary Jane Becker and Marilyn Smith will be “Navy Wiv- es.” The “saga” will be directed by Lt, John Viele and properties are the responsibility of Lt. J. B. Pad- gett. Act Three will be presented by the Sonar School with Cdr. J. Black, Cdr. C. Lynn, Lt. P. Doug- las and Chief Warrant Officer Walker in a “Barbershop Quar- tette.” Dancing will follow the “floor show.” The whole affair is to be informal — no cover charge and no admission fee! Sport shirts will be in order for the men. Those with dinner reservations will receive preference of tables. The dance is being given pri- marily to discover what the offi- cers and their wives want in the way. of dances and entertainment at Ft. Taylor. Tune Toppers Will Play at NCCS-USO The popular Tune Toppers Or- chestra will provide music for dan- cing at the NCCS USO tonight from 8:45 to 11 p. m. Dances are featured at NCCS every Friday, Sunday and Wednesday. evening, with music by the Tune Toppers, and on, Tuesday evening the Fleet Sonar School Combo attracts a large attendance of Servicemen and Junior hostesses. Girls. who desire to apply for membership in the Junior Hostess Group may see the Club Director, Mrs. Eileen S. Coughlin any Siso ee or evening’ at the NCCS-USO ub. USO Program For The Week Is Announced There'll be dancing on the pa- tio at the USO - YMCA on Satur- day night with music by the De- bonaires. Refreshments will be served and just for fun — lots of special dances! Coffee and doughnuts will be ser- ved Sunday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 by Mae Kaplan and Dorene Clawson. The “family style” cof- fee hour is one of the most popu- lar activities at the USO. The movie Sunday night stars Tyrone Power and Julia Adams in “Mississippi Gambler.” Mae and-Dorene will be hostesses again on Monday night for the “Lucky Party” which starts at 8 o'clock. Assorted prizes for the lucky winners. Tuesday, another round in the Ping pong’ and pool tourneys. Also an hour of classical music. Never learned to rumba? Try the free dance classes at 7:30 on Wednesday night. Gene Arnow will be on hand to help beginners and advanced students brush up on The Gus Ayala Combo will play for the dance Thursday night. A good chance to show off what you | learned at the Wednesday dance | classes! Friday night is “Games Choice” night. Take your pick of chess, checkers, bridge, pinochle, scrab- ble, kalah, canasta and rummy, PLASTICS PRECAUTION Be careful when using kitchen plastics. Not only will they melt| when exposed to excess heat, but certain plastics are inflammable. Any spaghetti and tomato sauce leftover? Spoon it into a small Pie dish and cover it with thin strips of cheese, making a pretty design of cheese. Friday, September 10, 1954 THE KEY WEST CITIZEN ‘Page 5 Youth Center Registration At Wesley House Tuesday Night Calling all those eager kids who have been haunting the Wesley House during the last couple of w Center program will be on next T The full program will get under: September 21. The same instructors will be on hand again this year to direct the various activities, and they are looking for you to register on Tuesday evening. Af you're 14 or in the sixth grade and under 16, you're invited to ha the fun every Tuesday If you want to work in the wood shop be sure to bring written Permission from a parent or guardian, and everybody bring a quarter for your registration fee. For the benefit of parents and newcomers, the Key West Youth Center is open at the Wesley House, 1100 Varela Street every Tuesday night. It was organized by the Junior and Senior Women’s Clubs and operates under its own board of directors made up of representa- tives of various civic groups. The Youth Center is a partici- pating agency of the local Com- munity Chest and depends on Com- munity Chest funds to operate. ‘The activities are under the di- rection of trained instructors, all of whom are members of the faculties of Monroe County Schools. They are John Marzyck, Mrs. Elizabeth Dutton, Coach Harold Allen and Pete Simpson. Last year over 200 youngsters were registered at the Youth Cen- ter and the average attendance was 125 kids each Tuesday night. Three years ago when the Youth Center was im the process of being organized, a place to the big stumbling block, but Miss Arlene Merrit, head resident of the Wesley House building. Since then, the program has grown by leaps and bounds and the kids love it. It gives the younger group—the ones that have out- eeks—registration for the Youth ‘uesday night from 7 to 9 p.m. way the following week, Tuesday Service Notes Joseph A. Parrot PFC Joseph A. Parrott, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton A. Parrott, 906 Florida Street, is now serving with the 10th Infantry Division at Fort Riley, Kan. Private First Class Parrott is a driver in Headquarters Company of the 87th Infantry Regiment’s 1st Battalion, Joseph G. Nesmith Marine Pfc. Joseph G. Nesmith, of Mrs..Effie L. Thompson of 1010'Grinnell Street, participated with the 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, in amphibious assault in this tiny Mediterranean island Aug- ust 11th and 12th. The exercise, designed to test the island’s defenses, involved Bri- tish naval units, U. S. Naval and air units, and the Marines. The ist Battalion is attached to the U. S. 6th Fleet in the Medi- ner’s mate, USN, husband of Mrs. Thora C. Taylor of 501-F W. Poin- ciana, is serving aboard the escort vessel USS Coolbaugh. The Coolbaugh is one of 14 ships participating in the second Mid- shipmen training eruise to Europe ending Sept. 6. Midshipmen from colleges and universities were assigned along- side the regular members of the crew to learn the practical aspects of seamanship, navigation, gun- nery and engineering. Since leaving Norfolk, Va., two months ago, the ship has visited Dublin, Ireland; Portsmouth, Eng- land and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Charles L, Parret, Jr. Charles L. Parrett, Jr., Chief Hospitalman, son of Mr, and Mrs. Charles L. Parrett, Sr. of Mara- and | thon, ig..serving at the Naval Re- croquet. Simple refreshments are served at the close of each evening's pro- gram and parents and interested persons are always welcome to. drop in any Tuesday night andj. see what the kids are doing. Needy Veterans To Benefit From VFW Cake Sale On Sat. Proceeds from the cake and candy sale sponsored by the VFW Auxiliary of Post 3911, will be used to continue the Auxiliary’s work for needy veterans and their families. The sale will be held in front of Kress Store tomorrow after- noon beginning at 1 o’clock. All members are requested to deliver their cake or candy at that time. They may call Mrs. Frank Loeblick at 2-6304 or Mrs. Eula Sawyer at 2-2055 if they have no means of delivery. Members may also phone Mrs, Loeblick for patterns and materials to be made up into stuffed animals for the stuffed animal booth at the Halloween Bazaar. General chairman for the Bazaar is Mrs, Ruth Parks and she will accept all types of handicraft to be sold at the Bazaar. The next meeting of the VFW Auxiliary will be at the VFW home, 325 Elizabeth Street, on Tuseday night, September 14, all members are requested to attend this meeting as plans for “big doings” will be discussed. READ THE CITIZEN DAILY serve.Training Center, Macon, Ga. Parrett has been part of the Na- vy in the South since reporting to the Training Center from the USS ‘Huse (DE145) on August 8, 1953. Charleston, . South Carolina serves as headquarters for the Six- th Naval District which includes most of “Dixieland.” The seven southeastern states within the dis- triet are South and North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida and Tennessee. Before entering the Navy he gra- duated from the Technical High, Indianapolis, Ind. Drive-In Delivery Of Babies Told CHADWICKS, N.Y. w—Dr. M. L. Rower says he has developed a “drive-in service” for delivering babies. For the fourth time in recent years, he delivered a child Wednes- day in an automobile in his drive- way in this Utica suburb. Mrs. Doris Olney of Chadwicks, and daughter Gwenn were report- ed doing well today at a Utica ney was riding to the hospital with her husband when she announced she could not make. it. He headed for the doctor’s office. The baby KEEP KNIVES SHARP Be sure your knives are kept Just Arrived! Washable CORDUROY 14 Colors fo Choose From Solids and Prints Your One-Step Fabric Shop 706 Duval Street Telephone: Citizen Office, 2-5661 Suzy’s Note Book The JayShees installation is te be at Raul’s tomorrow night at 7:30. Monday night is the Quar- ferback club‘’s annual “kick off’ dinner and the Halfbacks — feminine version of the Quar- terbacks — meet Thursday night at president Shirley Al- bury‘’s home. If you like foot- ball and want to help the kids with their dances and etc, — join the Halfback Club! Tuesday night the very young set will register for the Key West Youth Center program at the Wesley House. | The Sinawiks meet Tuesday | night, having changed their meetings from every other | Tuesday to the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. fe the football Nele a1 bof clinic atzthe) stadium tonight — Fara wi and they’ll enjoy it. And tomorrow night is going te be fun at Fort Taylor — the informal “Guinea Pig” da The floor show features the g@ of the Fabulous Funfish.” And don‘t forget the VFW’s cake sale tomorrow afternoon. APPELROUTH’S Shoe Center “There Is No Substitute For Quality” 604 DUVAL ST. PH. 2-2532 “The Walk Way To Thrift” at Children’s Corner Cor. Fleming and Simonton Sts, Holds Many Surprises for You COME IN AND CLEARANCE SALE On All COTTONS - RAYONS - SILKS VELVETS AND WOOLS Look Beautiful... Feel Beautiful BUY THE BEST FOR LESS! (sow Fleming Street, La Concha Hoteld Building