The Key West Citizen Newspaper, December 7, 1954, Page 3

ngs hie ° ~~ Society — Personals — News Of Interest To Women ITEMS OF INTEREST TO EVERYONE JONES, Editor Flapper Jamboree Last Saturday Is Original And Entertaining One of the most original and en- tertaining revue ever presented in Key West was the Flapper Jam- borée presented by Xi Alpha The- ta exemplar chapter of Beta Sigma sat, the Casa Marina Saturday large crowd enthusiastically the various numbers and drew high praise from Orations‘in keeping with the ‘furnished the backgrounds ‘Miss Flapper” and in conjunction pee large picture frame from whic! li aracters depicted the lives | times ef the “roaring 20's.” bi me song ‘‘Memories” was eleverly woven into the show. Larry Cederberg, master of cere- monies, introduced éach scene with tithe songs reminiscent of the 20’s. In the first scene, Julie George and Bob Youmans in old fashioned bathing suits furnished the back- ground for a “By the Sea” revue. Precison dancers from the Pin- der School of Dance were the intro- duction to an advance showing of bathing suits from Rubin Appel’s, The suits shown were manufactur- er’s samples and will not be seen on the until next spring and summer. : Models showing the beautiful one and two piece suits were JoAnn At- well, Margaret Rabon, Lynn Sei- lers, Gate Varela, Vita Barrosa, Carol Lane, Yvonne Moore and Donna Williams. Scene Two presented 1920 sport ‘togs as contrasted to those worn in the “Atomic 50’s.” Mr. and Mrs. Chester Knowles appeared in the piiture frame. Mrs. Knowles was attired in middy blouse and bloomers and her hus- band wore a turtle neck sweater and flannels. The Arthur Murray dance team Marvae Cabaniss and Jim Nudera, costumed in keeping with the flap- pe presented a fast “‘Charles- Models in beautiful sport togs in- eluding walking shorts, sport dress- es and suits for all occasions were sponsored by Kotton King. Elsie Faraldo, Darlene Jurcynski, Lona Allen, Archer, Betty Solo- mon, Carol Lane, Edna Toppino and Rosemary Harff were the mo- dels for this scene. When the third scene was intro- duced with Larry Cederberg sing- ing “Betty Coed.” Julie George was in the picture frame in middy and short pleated skirt — so of the “flapper” sports Cabaniss and Mr. Nudera returned to entertain the audience the modern version of the Charieston — better known as “The Swing.” al clothes worn by the mo- this group were presented- ere worn by Ann Bar- Knight, Andrea Conniff, A special showing of imported cottons from Haiti were sponsored by Ramona’s House of Rare Gifts. Modeling the unusual creations were Barbara Anastasis and Syl- via Knight, ’ An old - fashioned “Barbershop Quartette”, composed of Roger Bean, George Lastres, Joe Russo and Burhl Knopp brought down the | house with their rendition of “Far Me and My Gal.” Scene 4 was introduced by Bob Younrans singing “‘Oh, You Beau- tiful Doll.” Little Marsha Ketchings appear- ed with the “Sweetheart of Xi Al- pha Theta” — a beautiful doll with complete wardrobe. This doll is a sorority project and will be award- ed to a lucky winner on December 23. To the music of “I Wish That I Could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate,” Ann Barber appeared.in a black and white fringed gown. Ger- ald Pinder and Lorraine Butler from the Pinder School of Dance entertained with a beautiful ver- sion of an old fashioned waltz. The group of models sponsored by the MarEd Shop appeared gown- ed in the glamorous cocktail and evening dresses. They included gowns in the latest colors and styles in nylons, satin, and dressy fabrics and were modeled by Marge Alen, Edna Jean Landrum, Bettye Top- pino, Dolice Curry, Betty Roberts, ViAnn Youmans and Polly Car- bonell. The show was brought to a close with the quartette singing “‘Straw~| berry Blonde” followed by an in- tricate pattern of the Mambo per- formed in an outstanding manner by Gerald Pinder and Lorraine Butler. One of the highlights of the eve. ning was ‘Hey There” sung by Larry Cederberg. The fashion show: was comment- ed by Mrs, C. B. Harvey, Jewelry and accessories were by Ramona’s. Hair does were styled by Margo, Donald's, Bobbie’s and Martin. Mrs. James Crissey was award- ed a beautiful handmade stole and door prizes were given by Jose See Movies On Orient Wednesday TELEPHONE: Citizen Office, 2-5661 Page 3] don't DO that! oo An illustrated talk complete with movies in color and black and , | white, covering a trip to the Orient by naval transport will be given “| by Cdr. Ray W. Byrns following the first regular meeting of the Key || West Art and Historical Society at E. Martello Towers at 8:00 p. m. + | Wednesday night. Points of interest included will be Honolulu, + | Shanghai and Ching Wangtow, port of Peki Cdr. Byrhs’ talk initiates a new policy of the society. under which monthly meetings will be made more stimulating by the addition of an instructive or entertainment P |feature to the routine business dis- cussion. ; ‘ The talk on the Far East will | | provide an‘ introduction to’ the, sec- ond showing of the season at East Martello Gallery. On mber 21, succeeding the current exhibition of paintings by Key West artists, Cdr. .Byfns,. Ju- lis Stone, Jr. and Mrv. Charles, Jef-. fers will coribine forcesin an or- ierital exhibit. Mrs. Jeffers will display items brought ‘back from Korea by her late husband. Stone will’ display prints from his fascinating Chin- . Jese collection. THE “ATOMIC FIFTIES“—were contrasted. with “the styles Popular in the 1920's during the “Flapper Jamboree” at the Casa Marina Saturday night. Beverly Kerr models an:attrac- tive print dress in the latest mode. Julie George as “Betty. “cat's meow” right after World War One.—Photo by Spillman. ZX-11 Wives Plan |Host Gift For Yule Dinner Saturday Fort Taylor Officers’ Club will be the scene Saturday December 1, when the ZX-11 Officers’ Wives Club entertains. at a cocktail and dinner party. Reservations for the 7:00 party should be made before Friday by ealling Marge Cartmell at 2-2720. ’ Plans for the affair wede made at the club’s monthly ¢offee - bus- iness meeting last Wednesday at the home of Liz Kasner. It was decided that the group would not have @ luncheon this month and that the cocktail - din- er party would be held instead. PLASTIC PLATES Festive Christmas plates made of plastic will not absorb liquids or gravies and never become soggy. The plates with Christmas tree, wreath .and jungle bells patterns may be washed easily and used many times. Fernandez, Maxwell Furniture, Key West Drugs, and the manage- ment of the Casa Marina. Music for the revue and danc- ing which followed was by Ida Gel- Irich and orchestra. Money raised from the success- ful affair will be used to purchase a resusitator for the material ward at Monroe General Hospital. Sponsors in addition to those pre- viously announced including Mr. and Mrs. Chester Knowles, Dr. and Mrs. Fred Carbonell, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Curry, Dr. and Mrs. Featherstone, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Laubscher, Miss Marilee Hilton and Mr, and Mrs. Joe Allen. Gorin dus Christmas OOK for the Underwriters Laboratories’ seal of ap- proval on electrical toys. Don’t buy electrical or toxic-painted toys for childngn under six. ... more shopping hours in your day! we'll be open from 8 a.m. ‘til 7 p.m. this week... 8 am. ‘til 9 pm. next © week until Christmas! greeting cords - wrappings - gifts BETTY ANN 516 FLEMING STREET STATIONERS TELEPHONE 2-5493 An ideal Christmas gift. for your host is a. cordial. Attractive bot- tles of Venetian glass made on the Island of Murano ‘in overlay and hand-eteched glass hold apricot, orange and other fruit \cordials. These are available in hand de corated bottles with silver inlay, amber hand-etched bottles with wild bird etchings, Italian porce- lains jugs, Venetian violet glass with gold medallion and gold hand- blown stopper. These are all bud- get-priced, available at neighbor- hood. stores. Cdr. Byrns will show-a-thousand- year-old bronze Black ~ Buddah, wearing the crown of. Brahma as well as two Buddhas with the mus- tic swastika: which is a reproduction of Guatma Buddha’s footprint , as. preseryed™ in - lime- stone. i All active pep aeding ties iety are urged to be pre at the brief business meeting which will -| precede ‘Cdr. Byrns’ lecture. Jeanne Taylor,.cutator of the art gallery ee has er ad ced the . co: program Art and Historical Society for the season 1954 - 55:as follows: November 10 — December 20, — Paintings by Key West artists (now on_ exhibition.) December 21 - January 9 — Ori- ASK ABOUT bali New Exciting Word Game! Fun! Fast! 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Houchins On Sunday Afternoon Miss Alice Virginia Haig and Mel- vin Eugene Houchins were married. in a quiet ceremony at five o’clock in the afternoon on Sunday, Dec- ~ ember 5, with Justice of the Peace Ira F. Albury officiating. The wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Rob- erts, 1012 Southard Street. The bride, formerly of Oswego, New York, wore a smartly tailored canary yellow suit with a white carnation corsage. Her only attendant was Mrs. Jose Ponce who chose a brown dress with yellow rose bud corsage. Mr. Ponce was best man for the groom. The young couple will reside at 530 Petronia Street while Houchins is stationed here with the US Navy aboard the USS Gilmore. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Barnett| Fast: unusual Christmas cards? P, Sc0k. . 2 «+ The ‘Winter Garden’ collection of linen casual wear for gals? for both men and gals? » +. 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