The Key West Citizen Newspaper, September 28, 1954, Page 3

S ‘SUE JONES, Editor Tuesday, September 28, 1954 THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Page 3 Could reach out the window— or lean over the front porch and pluck ‘dilly or a coconut or even a bouquet of that tiny yellow flow- er with leaves resembling those of the poinciana except that they are slightly larger—or could, with happy contentment merely gaze about. Bits of blue sky show sporadical- ly through the trees and adjacent tin roof tops and am_ intrigued with the sounds of living which float upward. Childish voices play- ing the eternal game of the very young—that of “make believe’— a ripsnorting march which has now shiftel into “Anchors Aweigh” heard from a neighbor’s radio-- the lulling swish of a broom sweeping someone’s front walk clean—the barking of a dog in the distance—the metallic clanking of an ill-fitting garbage can top be- ing put back on—the full shriek- ing of an infant belligerently in- dignant about something or other— perhaps pain, hunger or an open pPin— So it is today, that yours truly writes from her new home high up ’mofigst the mahogany and *dilly leaves and swaying palm fronds and it has air and light space and is quite a part of the “specialness” of Our Town. Can truthfully say that we have loved every place we have lived here— and there have been more than a few—T’ll clue you. Each one has had its own meaning to us— its wonderful friendships and of course, has caused a deeper understanding of and love for Our Town. Joan and I have now found a home forever and a day—so, be- fore there are jokes about moving and rent and ‘‘why don’t we pay?” let's go shopping, eh? seSet= WONDERFUL NEWS! Herman‘s 512 Duval Street are having one of their fabulous HALF-PRICE SALES! Yes, the ginal: price tag will be on ap- proximately ONE THOUSAND DRESSES and when you find that dreamy number—you’ll be even happier because it will be only HALF THE COST! Dresses which are perfect for this time of the year—new, fresh, beautiful SUMMER COT- ‘TONS, values starting at $9.98 and up (don’t forget, for HALF of the original pri being put on sale to make room for scads of more fall frocks which will soon be received at Herman's. A passing thought—you know in Our Town summer frocks are worn the year ‘round—and now at Herman’s, you can economic- ally plan those you'll need for your winter’s wardrobe! So, by all) means, don’t miss this marvelous HALF-PRICE SALE AT HERMAN’S. 22 = Bet now that school has start- ed, “Miss Mary Trevor is remembering all that she learned in that course she took at Boone, North Carolina this summer. It was a “Guidance Work Shop’— know her students are really being guided—and so well, by one of my favorite people. Ss = = Well, the frost will never be on the pumpkin here, but Christ- mas will. Books always make “nothing like a good—,”” and you can lend them and when you get them back, keep. them for later re-reading and too, they always look pretty in the bookcase, thereby adding a great deal to one’s home and enjoyment. The finest and most inclusive selection of books is found in only one place in Our Town— THE BOOKSHOP, on Fleming juset below Simonton. Hey, this marvelous shop not only has many wonderful books, but now they have a telephone and you may call 2-7089 to order or inquire about any book! KEY-notes™ Eracticaily walked into Navy Truck 94-17307. Some- day will learn not to write when crossing the street. However, they were thost polite and yelled out “Sorry’—when it was my fault! calls real courtesy. Se Se EE Bill's Supermarket, Poinciana swer to many marketing s. If the day has be- come too late suddenly and go- ing to the grocery store was overlooked—remember BILL’S is :00 p.m. Also, by token—if your day gets real busy with laundry or bridge—just phone 2-8880 and give them your grocery list and they‘Il deliver FREE! Bill‘s have a full and complete line of groceries, including frozen foods, staples and fresh produce. Also, their meats are tender and CHOICE grade. Red Jones the butcher is always happy when he can cut just the amount you need for your menu plans. szeaezez Now this is really it! Comes now a contest to end all contests— Grand Prize $25,000—-10 Ford Fordor Sedans or $2,000 in cash— $40,000 worth of Westinghouse Clock, Radios and 10,000 other glamorous prizes—totalling $18,500 and to win—all you have to do— |is have a name! Thas all! Just send in your name and you have a chance to win! Of course, there is’ one startling aspect to this—what if you don’t have one! What if your friends and parents have never called you anything but “Hey, you,” or maybe you come from one of those silent families which just beckon when they want you. Also, what if your name isn’t really yours? Must you furnish proof if you win? As you can see the possibilities of kicking this around are rather unlimited and before we go into the realm of the farfetched—may yours truly just suggest that if you haven’t got a name—better get one fast—’cause you may re- ceive an application blank through the mail, together with the coupons which are supposed to save you money, but usually just clutter up pocketbooks and desk drawers. Aaahhh me, the world we live | in! ie zs mess Had an interesting experience the other day—went down to the Key West Floor Covering Co., 132 Duval Street and discovered that linoluem comes in regular rug patterns! These excellent floorcoverings are made by ARMSTRONG. Saw one which CLEARANCE SA LE COTTON DRE All '2 SSES Price HERMAN’ And that’s what yours truly | quisite and dainty MR. AND MRS. BILL GIBB—pictured after their marriage at five o'clock Saturday afternoon Reverend J. Paul Touchton performed the single ring ceremony. Mrs. Gibb is the former Janet Jordan.—JKB Photo. looked just like a ri rug’—and = thi other wonderful designs suitable for any room in the house. , The nursery motifs were darling | and the ones for the “child- | ren‘s” room were very colorful and gay. This excellent, and inexpensive ARMSTRONG’S LINOLEUM | comes in six sizes. It is sturdy and well-made and you can save money by putting it down your- self, or if the Key West Floor Covering Co. install it—you still will have found a mighty thrifty way to new and bright floors for Practically any floor in your house Now—for one of the most | original gimmicks yours truly has seen. WASTE BASKETS TO MATCH THE DESIGN OF THE LINOLEUM you select at the Key West Floor Covering Co.—will be given FREE with each rug purchased! ! 25 == -Then there’s word from St. Augustine that the oldest horse dropped dead in front of the oldest !...They say it actually hap- BSP sz “Take me to TRINKETERO!”” seems to be the word in Our Town recently and this darling new accessory shop on Duval Street—next to Herman’s has indeed all those nonsensical, de- lightful items which milady favors. Of course, there is also at TRINKETERO a wonderful world of jewelry! Chanel would go crazzeeeee with the terrific selection of rope beads—pearls —gold—colored beads—and now, here yours truly returns to her pet costume jewelry—earrings! F’r instance, your ears can be shell-like with a pair of the “shell ear- rings.” One | loved was a mint- ture conch shell with posies on | jcent of the old, old time water {rowing at the top to a graceful, ITEMS OF INTEREST TO EVERYONE Woman’s Club To Have “Open House” For Teachers Saturday Evening at the First Methodist Church. top! Another had a bit of coral a wmersie star fish and other loot of the seashore and ocean. s menuon the REAL LIFE jewelry which has the tropical leaves and marine life design— hand finished in 24 Kt. GOLD or pure silver. These are not ex- pensive and would make gifts for your friends — here — there and everywhere. May yours truly suggest that for a full appreciation of the many, many articles for milady —you stop TRINKETERO! = My Red Shawl tells me that Lou Lilly has really made some beautiful ceramic pieces at the Windward House—including a gor- geous red.. water.. pitcher—remis- jugs with a hip handle and nar- flared souring li joppe, 726 Duval Street has recordings of all the TOP TUNES, and sheet music too and also those superb, and inexpensive REMINGTON re- cords. In other words, classical music is now available at a real low price. The twelve inch REMINGTON’S are only $2.19 and the ten inch ones are just $1.69. All these records are fac- tory guaranteed. Although the REMINGTON records are make in Europe, you will hear mighty wonderful music by some of their famous artists and symphonies. The Music Shoppe have albums of complete operas and also, recordings of the memorable music of Chopin, Bach, Schubert, Wagner, Beethoven—to mention only @ few of the famous composers. Don’t forget the MUSIC SHOPPE for the records you like to hear —either popular or sical. My Red Shawl tells me that) the dancing sparkle in Ruth Cook 8 eyes matches the highlights in her | Preview Proudly GIRLIE Lounge Presents ALL-STAR SHOW Featuring IRENE BOYD—"Miss Canada” of 1953 JACKIE LANE + CAROL COLLIER NORA FORD »* BONNIE BLUE DON COSTELLO—Comic Show Times: 9 + Il and 1 A.M. 700 DUVAL STREET On Saturday evening at 8 o’clock, the Key West Woman's Club will open the fall season with its annual “open house” in honor of the women faculty members of Truman, Reynolds, Harris and Poin- ciana elementary schools and the Junior and Senior high school. This annual reception is a tradition of the Woman’s Club and an event eagerly looked forward to by both the members of the club and the teachers. It will be held at the Woman’s Club at 319 Duval | Street. Mrs. Ray Byrns, president of the| Woman’s Club, will officially re- ceive the guests of honor and mem- bers and friends of the club for the first time since taking her of- fice. Receiving with her will be the officers of the club and invited guests, The reception room and dining room will be decorated with Key West’s own plants and flowers, ar- ranged by Miss Etta Patterson and Mrs. William Warren. The hospitality committee will preside in the dining room under the direction of the chairman, Mrs. Thomas Caro. The committee includes Mrs. Raymond Felton, Mrs. Luther Pin- der, Mrs. Sara Costar, Mrs. Hol- lon Bervaldi, Mrs. Carl Bervaldi and Mrs. J. R. Valdez, Sr. Mrs. Bernie C. Papy is serving as chairman of the house com- mittee and the guest book will be in charge of Mrs. T. M. Dick, chairman of the hostess committee. Invitations have been extended to the teachers and members of the school supervisory staff and their assistants. General arrangements and invi- tations are under the direction of the education department of the Woman’s Club with Mrs. Stuart Whiting, chairman and Mrs. Ethea Stricker, Mrs. Bernard Frank, Mrs. W. W. Westfall and Miss Margaret Strassler. Mrs. Stricker will be in charge of favors and registrations. A large attendance is expected at the first of the Woman’s Club’s social events of the season and members of the club are eagerly anticipating this opportunity to again greet returning teachers and to welcome them, and the new teachers, to the community. At a recent board meeting, it was decided to dispense with all business so that members would have the opportunity to meet more of the teachers and talk with thqn. The first business meeting of the Woman’s Club will be held at the club house on Tuesday afternoon, | October 12 at 3:00, so that Mrs. | ociety — Personals — News Of Interest To Women TELEPHONE: Citizen Office, 2-5661 Engaged Byrns can give her report on the| © state board meeting set for next week in Gainesville. No social hour will be held after the October 12 meeting, and mem-| | bers are asked to note that the| “open house” Saturday night will| be the social for the month of Oct- ober. French Theme For OWC Luncheon At Ft. Taylor Friday MISS WAITMAN Mr. and Mrs. John E. Waitman, French - English dictionaries and|79 Kraft Street, Berea, Ohio, an- “French in 10 Easy Lessons” are | required reading for the FAWTU nounce the engagement of their daughter, Anita Carol to Kenneth Officers’ Wives group this week—|Lee Corey, son of Mr. and Mrs all in preparation for the luncheon meeting of the Fort Taylor Offi- cer’s Wives Club on Friday. | The FAWTU group will be host- | esses for the luncheon and have | planned a French theme for the| affair. A demonstration of the newest L. A. Corey, 1092 Quilliams Road, Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Mr. Corey is stationed at the Sonar School here. The wedding will take place in Berea in the spring. ees “hair dos” will be given by Mar-| Naval Academy Class tin who will also conduct an open discussion on hair styles. Reservations for the luncheon will close at 6:00 p. m. tomorrow night and may be made by calling the Fort Taylor representative or 2-6431. | Mrs. R. C. Knight, chairman of | the FAWTU group, is general chair- | man for Friday’s luncheon and will | be in charge of prizes. | To Meet At Ft. Taylor Class of “44 of U. S. Naval Academy will have an infor- mal get together with dinner and dancing at Fort Taylor Sat- urday, October 2 at 7:30 p. m. Any member of the class who has not already been contact- ed may make reservations by calling 2-5045. She will be assisted by Mrs. J. ee —_ 7 A. Davenport, decorations; Mrs. J. R. Block, name tags and program; | Mrs. E. H. English and Mrs. W. L. Mathews, menu and punch bowl: Mrs. A. M. Hill, publicity; Mrs. E. A. Reisinger, baby sitter, and| Mrs. D. M. Johnston, table decora- | tions. Add half cup of grated chedder | cheese to a package of pie mix; use sliced fresh apples or canned | apple slices for the filling. This | combination is usually a favorite with men, beautiful blonde hair these days “cause she sails from Norfolk on the 26th for Trinidad where her husband, David will be waiting for her. Here’s best wishes to them at their new station. £2 SEER Meals to please all tastes are served in the dining room of the Sun and Send Beach Club. There are marvelous “cold plates’ and too, an amazing menw selection including seafood and steak dinners and those grand dishes which do take time and know-how to prepare. Breakfasts and luncheons re- ceive the same careful attention and—this is an excellent place for clubs or groups to get to- gether. For more information on this, phone 2-9436. One reaches the Sun and Sand Beach Club by going straight down Simonton Street toward toward the Atlantic and turn LEFT. You’ find plenty of parking space for your car and for you, or your family, or your guests—an unusual dining treat on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean with sky, and SUN and SAND and cool breezes adding | to your enjoyment and pleasure. ae aca My Red Shawl tells me that Sally | (Dusinberre) and Joe Laing would| like to say “hello” to all their| friends in Our Town. He was an| 27 engineer with Westinghouse and| they ar now living in Sayre, Pa.— and their baby girl is now 6 months old! ZS 28 Whether your tresses be blonde or Raven, “DONALD’S” you should them be a takin! BzSeze Simply must tell u all—feel real fancy ‘cause yours truly | finally has an honest-to-gosh writ-| ing desk. Yes, thanks to Midge Jeffers this column will no longer come to you—straight off the din- ing room table so to speak! Such luxury—such elegance—such con- venience and to quote Joan—‘no more writing papers and stuff in the middle of the house!” Hey, re-read the beginning and honest, am not living in Beau Thompson’s tree house, but in a} peachy second-floor apartment on| Olivia. Looking forward to seeing | you all agan tomorrow, YOURS! TRULY, jeannette (Adv't.) | To BIRTHS Baby Boy Strand Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Strand of Worcester, Massachusetts, are the Parents of an 8 pound, 10 ounce son born on September 23. The baby’s mother is the former Caroline Morrison, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Morrison, 1321 Johnson, and the baby is the Mor- rison’s first grandchild. Christophers Have Son Mr. and Mrs. Richard Christo- pher, Millington, Tennessee, have named their son Richard, Jr. He weighed 6 pounds, 14% ounces when he was born on September Mrs. Christopher is the former Miss Alice Gwynn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gwynn of 1211 Margaret Street. Add mint extract and ground semi-sweet chocolate to vanilla cookies for something deliciously different. Or frost vanilla cookies with mint-flavored chocolate frost- ing. Printing... Embossing Engraving ... Rubber Stamps The Ariman Press Greene Street Phone 2-566] |Gold Star Mothers |Are Honored At Tea On Sunday | “Gold Star Mothers Day” was celebrated on Sunday all over the nation and the VFW |honored local Gold jat a tea at the VFW at 325 Elizabeth Street. The day has been set membrance of th | thers’ supreme sa of their sons in the service of t country The Reverend J. E. Stathar gave an informal talk to the thers and then a prayer was sai The honored guests ° comed by Leah Wood, VFW A liary president, and the group enjoyed the evening in an infore mal way The buffet table was beautifully decorated in a blue and yellow color scheme. | A low blue bowl of yellow baby |chrysanthemums was place the center of the table and with blue candelabra holding yel« low tapers. Giant yellow mums and fire fern edged the table. An assortment of cakes, sand- wiches and cookies and a choice of fruit punch, tea or coffee was | served The Gold Star Mothers wore their | white and gold uniforms and caps, | adding much to the beauty of the oceasion. Among the dignitaries present were Leah Wood, president of the VFW Auxiliary; VFW Command: er Charles Machin; DAV Com. mander Anthony Ulchar; Ameri- can Legion Commander Norman Kranich; FRA Auxiliary President Mrs. Keane; Reverend Statham; Gold Star president, Eula Sawyer, Commander Lang Milian, VFW Post 6021 and the president of VFW Post 6021 Auxiliary, Mrs, Milian. ee Over one-fifth of Sweden's national product is exported. Auxil CARD OF THANKS Many neighbors and friends were so good to us during the death of our daughter. We are very grateful, and in this way we ex- press our thanks to each and all for their kindness. | MR. and MRS. B’ . CLARK. Best-Known Home Remedy & COLDS VICKS haves at home? The truth of the wep is: he doesn’t! He insults the guests, annoys the help and dis ce Mr. & Mrs. Wise HOW FORTUNATE WE ARE IN HAVING Tus excecrcent COILS ts avaranie TO EVERYBODY --- SPHERE 1S NO NEED GOING WITHOUT THE BEST MILK 2 CREAM WHEN ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS PHONE. WHY WAIT? 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