The Key West Citizen Newspaper, December 6, 1954, Page 3

Society — Personals — News Of Interest To Women ITEMS OF INTEREST TO EVERYONE SUE JONES, Editor Monday, December 6, 1954 THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Page 3 Santa Claus Is Auctioneer At Fort Taylor Wives’ Lunch Friday The Christmas spirit was very much in evidence at Fort Taylor Friday when Santa Claus made a special visit during the Officers’ Wives Club luncheon. . ‘He not only auctioned lovely hand made gifts for the benefit of the club’s fund for Christmas baskets, but kept the members in the Proverbial stitches with his antics The club was all decked out for the luncheon with clever de- corations carrying out the season’s theme. The decorating committee yhad made small, fat Santas and placed them at vantage pcints thoroughout the lobby. They silver- ed large starfish, turned them up- side down and used them to hold tall red candles on the punch tab- Tes, and even gilded coconuts and peciaaa them to use on the man- Name tags were fastened to gaily ‘wrapped ‘Christmas “presents” — in. miniature. The luncheon tables were set up on the patio and with the excep- tion of a big Santa Claus centering the main table, all the table de- corations featured native materials. Gilded congh: shells filled with tropical .greens and -wood roses holding red candles and gilded palm boats holding gold and silver sea feathers, silvered croton leaves and bright red Brazillian pepper were placed all along the tables with pine branches. Christ- man ornaments and beads in be- tween the conchshells and plam Some of the gifts that Santa auc- tioned by means of “closed bid,” “Chinese” and “straight” auctions included homemade fruit cakes, colorful. luncheon and bridge sets, two water colors of Japanese scen- @s, frivolous aprons and Christ- mat, decorations. Itwas announced during the bus- iness meeting that there will be no book review in December. The reviews will be resumed in Further announcements were made in regard to the formal “Poinsettia Ball” to be held. at Fort Taylor on December 18 and were asked to serve as instructors for a Req Cross Home Narsin Course. Hostess groups for the January and February luncheons will be the Naval Hospital Wives and the Fleet. Sonar Wives, l RCH WOMEN TO Women of’! Salvador Me- rch are making plans fia combination rummage sale i bazaar at the Wesley House Se December 10 from 4 € p.m supper of hot dogs, potato sal- , baked beans, dessert and cof- fee will be served during the hours _of the bazaar, The ladies plan tp use the pro- ceeds from the sale to repair and improve the church annex. ‘The public is cordially invited to ation 7 The Wesley House is locat- ed at 1100 Varela Street. and quips. BIRTHS Baby Girl Dion Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Dion, 512 Simonton’ Street, announce the birth of a daughter on November 20 at Monroe General Hospital.The rie and weighed 7 pounds at birth. Oddens Have Son Mr. and Mrs. Conrad R. Odden, 38-A Sigsbee Park, are the par- ents of a 6 pound, 9 ounce son born on November 22 at Monroe Gener- al Hospital. He has ‘been named John Russell, Mrs. Odden is the former Miss Paniela Russell, © Boy For Freemans Mr. and Mrs. William A. Free- man Jr., 724 Eaton Street, have named their son James Curry. The Baby weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces at birth at Monroe General Hos- pital on November 22.: Baby Boy Cruz Mr. and Mrs. Herbert R. Cruz, Big Coppitt Key, are the parents of a 10 pound, 4% ounce son born at Monroe General Hospital on November 22. He has been named Henry Roman Morelli. ‘ Richards Have Girl Mr, and Mrs, Wilton J. Richard, of Marathon, have named - their daughter Pamela Kaye. She was born on November 25 at Monroe General Hospital and weighed 7 pounds, 3% oupces. . Baby Girl Hays Mr. and Mrs. George W. Hays, 129 Windsor, Lane, announce the birth of their daughter, Lisa Ann on-November 26. at Monroe -Gen- eral Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds Alfonsos Have Girl "Mr, and’Mrs< Horacio Alfonso of 13-D Porter Place, have named their. new daughter Wynona, She was born on November 6 at Mon- roe General Hospital. Baby Girl Siverson. Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. -Siver-| son, 1608 Catherine Street, an- nounce the birth of a daughter on November 26 at Monroe General Hospital. She has been named Jane and weighed 4 pounds, 10 ounces. Girl for Griffins - Mr. and Mrs, Carl D. Griffin, 1909 Seidenberg Avenue, are the parents of a 7 pound, 1% ounce daughter born on December 2 at Monroe General Hospital. She has been named *Roslyn Joyce, baby has been named Theresa Ma-| Girl-of-the-Month. |Birthday Party At|BPO Does To Give Will Be Honored ' Old Folks Home Xmas Presents To Thursday At USO | te reguiar monuiy vst ot te| Crippled Kids The week’s program at the USO- YMCA includes the “Lucky Party.” tonight with Fran Johnson and Charlene Smith as hostesses. As- sorted prizes will be awarded dur- ing the party. A rehearsal for “Holiday Sketch- es” has been scheduled for 9:00 this evening. Drawings for the ‘Handicap Tourney” .in ping pong and pool will be held at 8:00 p. m. Tues- day. “Qn Wednesday, a “Kitchen Par- ty” will be held at 7:30 p. m. GSO hostesses will help service men make fudge. An hour of classical music is scheduled to begin at 8:00 . m. f “The Girl of the Month” will be honored at Thursday night’s dance. Dorene Clawson and Mae Kaplan will be: hostesses. There will -be door: prizes and. refreshments will be ‘served. Friday night is “Games Choice” night with card and novelty games available at the desk. Naval Hospital Gray Ladies to the County Home took place Monday evening, November 29. The residents of the home join- ed together in singing ‘Happy Birthday” to Reese James while ice cream and cake were served. Mr. and Mrs. William Vette pro- vided the entertainment. Color slides were shown of the Rocky Mountain National Park and the Red Rock Formations of Colorado. Mr. Vette described the scenes as they were viewed. Both resi- dents and guests were impressed by the breath-taking scenery and the program was most enjoyable. The ice cream is donated by te Navy Officers Wives Group and the . lovely decorated birthday cake by the BPW. Gray Ladies present were Mrs. Rounds and Mrs. R. Kirk. E: L. Newton, Jr. © To Wed Detroit Girl Dec. 22. Of interest to Key Westers is ‘the recent announcement, of the enga- gement of Miss Ann Agnes Gibson of Grosse Pointe, Michigan to Mr. Elton Leroy Newton, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Elton Newton of 410 Caroline Street. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Gibson, 824 .Cadieux Road, Grosse Point. The marriage will be on December 22 at 5:30 in the after- noon in.the Calvin United Presby- terian Church, Detroit. The. young couple are attending Center College in Danville, Ken- tucky where they will reside after their marriage. Mr. Newton was in service in the Army and returned to college after a year in Korea. His parents, now at their home in North Carolina, will attend the wedding and return to Key West immediately afterwards. HS-1 Wives Have Gaily wrapped Christmas gifts will be piled high at the next meet- ing as each member delivers her contribution to be sent to Harry - Anna Crippled Children’s Home at Umatilla, Florida. * Each Doe has chosen a name from the list of those who will re- main at the Home during the Christ- mas holidays and has prepared a gift especially suited to that child ‘During the coming year it is a'so planned to remember each child on its birthday and all other special occasions, Any Doe who has not been con- tacted personally is asked to cal! Majory Albury at 2-3291 for a name that has not been assigned. Four solicitants, Ellen Carlson, Angela Caro, Betty Fernandez ‘and Edith Stephens were initiated at ve oe meeting of the B. P.O. All members are reminded that, the next meeting, December 8, is very important, as it is the annual election meeting, and plans will be made for the installation ceremony to be held in January. FLEET SONAR WIVES XMAS LUNCHEON Members of the Fleet Sonar School Officers’ Wives Club will meet atthe Casa Marina at 12:30 on Wednesday for their December luncheon meeting. A Christmas theme will be ear- Tied.out in the. decorations and — will exchange small . ' Club Calendar @VERY MONDAY . 10:00—Gym Class fer Officers’ wives, Bldg. 83, Seaplane Base 7:30—Sigsbee Community Council at Shelter dio Photo. MRS. THOMAS S. HARE—was Miss Grace Fernandez before her marriage November 29 to Reverend Hare. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and ‘Mrs. Armando Fernandez. Reverend Hare is the son of Mr, and Mrs. Bertram Hare of Baltimore, Mary», land. The wedding took place at the Old Stone Church with Reverend Baldree of the Church of God officiating. —Poray. Stu- TEE THONE: HOLIDAY BOWLING SCHEDULE SET BY |NAVY WIVES LEAGUE the Navy Wives Bowling League was held last Wednesday morning at the La Concha Hotel. Ann Valant, league president, presided over the general business session during wich plans Were dis- City Tournament in February. It was also decided that only Thursday, December 23, will be omitted from the League’s bowling schedule during the holidays. _ Hostess for the meeting was Mar- ian Thompson. Coffee and sweet rolls were served. LAP BOARDS BACK Lap boards are returning. They are used for writing, sewing, breake. fast in bed or serving buffet sup- pers. You can make them _of ply wood with one side cut to. fit the waist. Smooth with sandpaper, fin- ish with white shellac or colorful enamel and you might even have an attractive Christmas gift. For Bargains Galore, Read The Citizen’s Classified Ads not new 421 Fleming 2-8615 Wanted Playpens Cribs Small Bicycles Washing Machines Training Chairs For Sale Tuxédo and Blue Coat Size 36 Regular Shotguns COUGHS FROM COMMON COLDS THAT HANG ON Chronic bronchitis may develop if your cough, chest cold, or acute bron- chitis is not treated and you cannot Citizen Office, 2.566% .| Coffee Meeting Last Thursday The Officer’s Wives of Helicopt- er Anti - Submarine Squadron Qne “| met at the home of Mrs. R. R. Rodgers on Thursday morning for their last coffee of the year. 8:00—Logia “Marti” Nro. 3, Caballeros de Marti, 919 Elizabeth 8:00—Alcoholics Anonymous MONDAY, December 6 9:30—Key West Ministerial Association 3:00—St. Paul’s Woman’s Aux. at Parish Hall,- ‘Bahama Street Hostesses for the occasion were} afford to take a chance with any medi- cine less potent than Creomulsion. It anecanpa the bronchial system to help and expel germ laden phlegm and aid nature to soothe and heal raw, tender, inflamed bronchialmembranes. Creomulsion _ gone we ie creosote ial process with other renenpaor! f wasdieises for coughs. It contairis no narcotics. Get a large bottle of Creomulsion at your drug store. Use it all as directed. Creomulsion is guaranteed to please Compressor Dinette 4 Chairs and Table Sewing Machine ‘ Port. Singer Featherweight Vermont Rocker Band Saw with Motor 30-DAY -LAYAWAY PLAN A big handbag is a great joy — ‘particularly for the working girl. More and more women these days use the oversized handbag, often called a tote bag. Good grooming during a long working day neces- sitates quite a few glamor ‘props, more than the average little hand- bag has space for. This is the era, too, of the purse- size container. Everything from powder to eyebrow pencil is avail- able in miniature. The advantage of this is that one {| doesn’t need to stop’ in the morn- ‘Timothy ‘with Danny Goodrich, secretary of the Key W ment, during visit to city hall Saturday. victim of a rare blood disease, recently in Havana. Funds are being raised to _ durthar treatment.—Citizen Staff Photo,-Don Pinder. ‘ng before taking<off for work to fill up a batch of small jars, boxes and bottles. Small editions of the SS alae table may be carried easi- A fancy compact iay be import- ant when the innards of a purse are likely to be open for inspection — at evening parties or special luncheons or dates. But for ordi- nary daytime usage a small box of compressed needing no refilling each day can do the ‘rick Just change the puff occasionally, and you're all set. There are small compacts that contain eye shadow, mascara and pencil, easily carried in one unit. Little sticks of wax are made es- pecially to catch wisps of hair and stick them back in place carefully. Folding eyelash curlers take. up lit- tle space and are often worth cart- ing in the handbag. There are small quantities of Mrs. Donald B. Bennie, Mrs. Ed- ward N. Bouffard and Mrs. Harry E. Bates, who will also be hostess- es for the club’s December lunch- eon. To lend a bit more of the Christ- mas merriment, each member has been asked to bring a small gift to be exchanged at the luncheon. In the absence of Mrs, Carl. J. Hauptmann, club chairman, Mrs. Kenneth P. Pearson, presided dur- ing the business session. After giving the treasurer’s re- port, Mrs. Pearson introduced and welcomed two new members, Mrs. D..E. Barck and Mrs. A. R. Wend- ley. Mrs. Pearson expressed the hope that the two new members would enjoy their association with the HS-1 Officers’ Wives Club. In the future, the .group will meet each month at the home of the hostess. Mrs. Rodgers invited the club to meet at her home if there should be any diffi- culty finding a satisfactory meeting | seuerseeee ess place. The members expressed their thanks to Mrs. Herbert A. Sargent, hospitality chairman, for her fine work. It was announced that reserva- tions for the “Poinsettia Ball” can be made by calling Mrs. Raymond Luke at 2-8429. To everyone’s added enjoyment, the hostesses served coffee, attrac- tive little sandwiches and home- made cookies. Hostess for the January 6 coffee meeting willbe Mrs. Arthur H. Browning, Mrs. Thomas P. Dore and Mrs, Antone Essert. MIAMI USO GIRLS TO ATTEND TWO DANCES HERE Naval personnel will welcome the news that 35 Junior Hostesses from the Miami USO, under the direction of Miss Gloria Hooten, will attend the Saturday evening dance at the USO - YMCA and a dance on Sunday, December 12 from 2:30 to 5:00 p. m. at the NCCS club, 1021 Duval Street. _The previous visit of the Miami girls last June as a memorable oc- casion and a large attendance is expected. 8:00—Poinciana PTA board meeting at the school 8:00—Methodist Men, Wesley House, 1100. Varela Street 8:00—Circle 3, Presbyterian Women EVERY TUESDAY :00—Ladies Day Golf Tournament, Golf Club 00—Thrift Shop, Navy Commissary open until 12 noon 6:45—Kiwanis Club, LaConcha Hotel 7:30—Youth for Christ Bible Study, Fleming St. Methodist Church 8:00—Knights of Pythias, Pythian Hall, 728 Fleming St. 8:00—Stock Car Association, Legion Home, Stock Island TUESDAY, December 7 9:30—Circle 2, First Methodisb, club house, 319 Duval Street 3:00—Key West Woman’s Cluh of Rock, Francis and Southard 7:00—Nat’l Sojourners at Churcite Temple, 533 Eaton Street 7:30—Rainbow Girls, Scottish Re Hall, Petronia and White 7:30—Pocahontas, Golden Eaglard at the school 1:30—Harris PTA executive bos Den on Seminary Street 8:00—KW Gafety Council, Lionheatre, rear Woman’s Club, Duval 8:00—Key West Players, Barn Toman’s Club, 319 Duyal Street 8:00—Junior’ Woman's Club, Wro de la Luz Temple, 422 Amelia 8:00—DAV, Chapter 33, Caballet Church 8: :00—Coral Shores PTA 8:00—Cootiette Club, VFW Home, 325 Elizabeth Street Qos Harris PTA Board To bl Christmas Meet Tomorrow Night All members of the execu- tive beard ef the Harris School P. T. A. are urged te be pre- sent at the regular monthly y a eo balance in his toys—for active, imitative and creative play. He .needs meeting of the beard at 7:30 Pp. m. In the school library, to- morrow night. Leslie Doby Evangelist Spiritual, Humble, Gospel Messenger 90 P.M. EACH EVENING, DEC. 6, ; 8, 9, 10 them all-at the same time for his large variety of interests. LESLIE DOBY, EVANGELIST Latin America [ ee pausd Cuarch 1328 WHITE STREET you or druggist refunds money. Adv. Altention — Men In Uniform! For A Limited Time FREE! 8x10 Platinum-Tone Portrait No Cost No Obligation As An Added Convenience, Our Studio Will Be Open Every Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. for Any Type Sitting DON RAY PORTRAIT STUDIO | “705 Duval Street 12 NOON - 9 P.M. TELEPHONE 2-3282 Your Portrait Is A Treasured Gift That Only You Can Give at Christmas. Deadline for Christmas Portraits is Dec. 11 .. . Better Hurry! WHEN ALL LIVING COSTS... RENT... TAXES... FOOD... . ARE HIGHER? is the answer! JOIN IT NOW! MAKE YOUR 1955 CHRISTMAS A MERRY ONE! DEPOSIT WEEKLY RECEIVE IN 50 WEEKS 1.00 Bt Kev West _ DUVAL AND FRONT STREETS Member of the FDIC The regular monthly meeting of . ; cussed for bowling in the Miami “= Hin Flee 22 Gare mame i vin bn hehe BEE Be ees 4 RSS.