The Key West Citizen Newspaper, December 23, 1954, Page 3

Society — Personals — News Of Interest To Women ITEMS OF INTEREST TO EVERYONE SUE JONES, Editor Thursday, December 23, 1954 Lords’ Annual Christmas Party Is Highlight Of Holiday Season Strings of colorful lights and big “candy canes” placed in the shrubbery added a festive note at the annual Christmas open house given by Judge an Mrs. Raymond Lord at their home on Casa Ma- rina Court on Tuesday evening. The genial judge and his charming wife greeted hundreds their friends who called during the party hours. of they The downstairs rooms Lord home were beautifully de- corated with arrangements of poin- settias and Christmas greens. Mrs. Lord was assisted by her daughter, Mrs. Harold Stevens, here for a holiday visit from Nor- folk, Virginia. Many of the guests were old friends of the family and there were a number of the younger set on hand to welcome Mrs. Ste- vens. A delicious buffet supper was served from a beautifully appoint- ed table in the dining room.-Ham and turkey and all sort of Key West delicacies were served dur- ing the evening. Most of the guests divided their time between the house and the patio as they chatted about the weather — one said that Key West was the only place where you could get a sunburn and freeze at the same time — and holiday plans. Some of the’ ladies had attended the Christmas program given by Woman’s Club at the Barn Thea- tre yesterday atternoon and the “living. Christmas cards’ came in for much comment. Others were going from the party to the open- ing of the Oriental exhibit at East Martello Galleries. All agreed, however, that the day was typical of the Key West holi- day pace and that the Lords’ party was ohe of the highlights of the season, American Legion Slates Christmas Eve Parties The annual Christmas Parties sponored by Arthur Sawyer Post No. 28, American Legion, at the Naval: Hospital and the Old Folks Home will be held. on Christmas Eve, Norman C. Kranich, Post Commander announced today. The Party for the old folks will begin at 7 p. m. on Friday evening and the party at the Naval Hos-) pital at 7:30 p. m. Entertainment at the Old Folks Home will be provided by Hector Barroso and orchestra, while at the Naval Hospital the music will be provided by Norman Kranich and his orchestra. Refreshments and gifts will be presented by the Post at both par- ties. Herman Gordon is general chairman for the events, and he is being assisted by the Legionnaires, the Key West Guard of Honor and the ladies of the Arthur Sawyer Unit No. 28, American Legion Aux- iliary. ROY BUTLER SPENDS XMAS LEAVE HERE Roy R. Butler, Jr. is spending two weeks leave with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Butler, 3435 Flagler Avenue. Butler flew to Miami from Frances E. Warner AFB, Cheyen- ne, Wyoming, and was met in Mia- mi by his parents. He arrived Sat- urday and will be here until Janu- ary 2. If your two-crust pie is soggy, it may be that you did not make enough steam vents in the pastry before baking. THE KEY WEST CITIZEN of | Jayshees Have Christmas Fete Saturday Night The Jayshees annual Christmas party for members and their hus- bands was held December 18 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Newt Ketchings. The entrance of the home was lighted with strings of gayly color- ed Christmas lights and the tra- ditional Christmas tree lighted the front window. Christmas ornaments on a piece of driftwood was used for the clev- er centerpiece on the refreshment table. Candelabra with red candles were placed on each side of the driftwood. A bountiful assortment of deli- cious snacks and punch were serv- ed during the party. | Santa Claus made is appearance and handed out gifts to all pre-| sent. Games were played and very much enjoyed by the guests. Jay- shees and husbands attending were the host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. }Glynn Archer, Mr. and Mrs. Lino Castro, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Collins, | Mr. and Mrs. Charles Curry, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wardlow, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dopp, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fisherman, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Sweeting, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sweeting and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ilaqua. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Knight, and Mrs. Kenneth Knowles, Mr. and Mrs. Ignatius Lester, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. | Malcolm Pinder, Mr. and Mrs. Isa- dore Rodriguez, Mr. and Mrs. Mer- | vin Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. | Joe Lopez. Assisting Mrs. Ketchings were Orchid Taqua, chairman, Gerry Thompson, Jeannie Knowles and Juanita Pinder. The ‘committee was appointed at the regular meeting of the Jay- shees held at the home of Mrs. Robert Dopp recently. The meeting was devoted to a Christmas program and little bus- iness was discussed as everyone was in the holiday spirit. The Jayshee trio of Gerry Sweet- ing, Norma Dopp and Diane Saw- yer entertained by singing Christ- mas carols, after which everyone | joined in. | The hostess served delicious re- | freshments at the close of the pro- gram, Mr. Miss Placencia, Sgt. Medina Wed Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Placencia, |311 Catherine Street announce the iaarriage of their daughter, Mal- vina, to Sgt. Felipe Rosado Medi- na on Deceber 22. Justice of the Peace Roy Ham- lin performed the ceremony at the | home of the bride at 10:30 in the| morning. Sgt. Medina is the son of Mr. | and Mrs. Victor Rosado Medina of | Las Pidras, Puerto Rico, and is stationed at the Marine Barracks at the Naval Base, Page 3) | AN AMERICAN FLAG—was presented to Brownie Troop 17 by the officers and men of the submarine Quillback on Satur- day, December 18. Pictured with the flag are Cdr. W. S. Brown, Lucy Jane Mikulak and Mrs. Ruth Littrell, troop leader.—Offi- cial U.S. Photo. “Open House” On Chritmas; Gala Parties At USO “Open House” on Christmas day, the annual Christmas dance at 9:00 p. m. and a New Year's Eve | celebration are highlights of the} program at the USO-YMCA during the holidays. The Debonaires will play for the Christmas dance and refreshments will be served by Jennie eand Dorothy Johnson. Errol Flynn and Maureen O’Ha- ra are starred in the movie “Against All Flags” at 8:00 p. m. Sunday night. Coffee and doughnuts will be ser- ved on Sunday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 followed by Chapel Chimes. The USO has a listing of all chur- cbes in the city for the conven- ience of servicemen stationed in Key West. Elvira Perez will be the hostess at the “Lucky Party” at 8 p.m.,| Monday. Assorted prizes will be awarded to the lucky party-goers. | An hour of classical music and | assorted games are planned for! Wednesday night and on Thursday | night the Ayala Combo plays for the dance at 9:00. Dance hostesses are Dorene | Clawson, Kay Robinson and May Kaplan. Refreshments will be ser- ved. BIRTHS =| Baby Boy Esquinaldo Mr. and Mrs. Milton Esquinaldo, 1202 Simonton Street, are the par- ents of a 7 pound son, born Dec- ember 21 at Galey Memorial Hos- pital. He has been named David Helio. Dice the coarse outer stalks cf celery and cook them in a little salted water until just tender - crisp. Team with a can of stewed tomatoes for a delicious and quick- ly - prepared vegetables to serve with meat, fish or eggs. Read The Citizen Daily SUBMARINE INSPECTORS—members of Brownie Troop 27 received “official” cards stating that they are now “Subraarine Inspectors” during a visit to the USS Quillback on Saturday, Decem- ber 18, The girls were presented wig, an American Flag and treated to ice cream and cake fol- lowing their inspection of the submarine —Official U.S. Navy Photo. $ |Sub Is Inspected By Brownie Troop Last Saturday Commander W. S. Brown, Com- manding Officer of the USS Quill- back (SS 424), a Guppy IIA sub- marine, warmly received the girls of Brownie Troop No. 27 aboard for an inspection of the boat on !Saturday, December 18. Upon arrival, the Commanding Officer presented an American flag to the Brownie Troop. Miss Nancy Blackman, one of the older Brownies received the flag for the Troop. After the flag presentation the girls went through the boat from stem to stern, and Commander Brown presented each of the young ladies with Submarine Inspector cards. The cards state that each girl has skillfully navigated the ladders | and hatches, has deliberately and safely proceeded from the forward to after torpedo room; has been properly instructed concerning wheels, gages, valves, periscopes, torpedoes and other mysterious de- vices of a submarine of the United | States Navy. Before leaving, the Troop had cake and ice cream in the crew’s dinette. | The Brownies who inspected the boat were Dian Blake, Linda Blair, Nancy Blackman, Barbara Clar- haut, Marcia Dye, Rhona Gralla and Judy Halloran. Sally Hoover, Karol Littrell, Lu- ey Jane Mikulak, Laura Sue Mc- Grath, Linda Peltier and Dolly Vernon. Also visiting the boat were Mrs. Nancy Clarhaut, Sally Halloran, Francis Blackmon, Alma Hoover and Ruth Littrell. Mrs. Littrell is the leader and | Mrs. Hoover the co-leader of Troop No. 27. upping Day vill Christmas IVE a child toys he can call his own, not “hand-me- downs.” A plaything’s value is lost if a two-year-old uses toys suitable for a six-year-old. Make This a “Fuller” Christmas GIFTS FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY Give Dad a New BATH BRUSH or SHAVING SET HAPPY HOMEMAKERS SAY: | short brown velveteen jacket. Miss Walker Wears The First Baptist Church was weddings of the Christmas season urday, December 18. The bride is the daughter of Mr. Pearl Street. The groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Thomas Gown Made By Mother For Wedding Saturday the setting for one of the loveliest when Miss Laurell Walker and Donald Thomas were married at three-thirty in the afternoon on Sat- and Mrs. H. N. Tedder of 702 live in Redondo Beach, California. Reverend H. H. Link read the double ring marriage service be- for the altar of the church banked with palms and baskets of whiate gladioli. Family pews were mark- ed with white ribbons. A-program of nuptial music was offered by Miguel Mariscal and Mrs. W. K. McElhaney Her selec- tions were I Love You Truly, Tell Me Why and O Jesus We Have Promised. She was accompanied by Mr. Mariscal who played the traditional wedding marches for the proces- sional and recessional. The bride, given in marriage by Mr. Tedder, wore a beautiful wed- ding dress of white velvet, made by her mother. It featured a fitted bodice with semi-sweetheart neckline embroi- dered with pearls and full floor length skirt. Her elbow mitts of imported French lace matched her fingertip veil in place by a pearl trimmed tiara designed by her mother. She carried a bouquet of white carnations and lilies of the valley. Miss Joan Walker, of Homestead, a cousin of the bride, was maid of honor and was dressed in green taffeta with demi-jacket of dark- er green velvet. She carried a white Testament topped with bronze pom-poms and wore a dark green velvet head clip. Another cousin of the bride, Miss Sandra Lanier of Homestead and Mrs. Joyce Bunch of Key West were the bridesmaids. Their gowns were styled like the maid of honor’s in rose and yellow taffeta and they also carried white Testaments which were centered with yellow pompoms. Adon Taft, of Miami, a friend of the groom served as best man and Gayl Bunch, Art Guterman, Harold Sandee and Irven Jenkins, | friends of the groom, were ushers. For her daughter’s wedding, Mrs. Tedder chose a smart floor length gown of aqua embossed cot- ton with matching hat and white accessories. Her flowers were a white carnation corsage. A reception was held immediate- ly after the ceremony in the church annex which was decorated with pink and white poinsettias. The bride’s table was centered with a 3-tiered wedding cake top- ped with a miniature bride and | groom. Pale yellow glads and fern were placed around the cake. | Mrs. Rita Lanier and Mrs. John | Rickard of Homestead, aunts of the bride, assisted with the serving | and another aunt, Mrs. C. B. Eby of Morehead, Kentucky, was in charge of the bride’s book. When the young couple left for San Diego, California where the groom is stationed at the Naval Air Station on North Island, the new Mrs. Thomas wore a brown| figured embossed cotton dress with Mrs. Thomas is a graduate of Key West High School and a senior at Bessie Tift College. She will transfer to San Diego College to finish her college work. The groom is a graduate of Re- dondo Union High School and has been in the Navy for six years. Out-of-town guests here for the wedding were’ Mrs. and Mrs. C. B. Eby, Morehead, Kentucky, Mrs. Addie Pitts, Miami, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Lanier, Mrs. Lula Fitch and Mrs. John Rickard, all of Home- stead and Mrs. Lorraine Cooper of |Seuth Miami. Read The Citizen The Only .... In The World 1113 TRUMAN AVE. 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Today at DNER’S PHARMACY and Book Certificates Make Fine Last-Minute Christmas Gifts The Book Shop 534 FLEMING 12-7089 TELEPHONE: Citizen Office, 2-5661 |Anchor Lodge Sets Birthday Marked Installation Of At Monthly Party [Officers Monday | me »o»iv vi Ey | en by t | On Monday evening, December | cld folks was , Anchor Lodge, No. 182, F and Monroe County Ola Folks Ho . M. will hold a publ: fe x dent of the ho: jtion of officers for the coming | gay in De year at the Scottish Rite Temple, | gift from the | 533 Eaton Street. : A program has been | for the occasion and refi r | will be served on the roof of the |temple after the ceremony. Officers to be installed are Noel R. Baker, Worshipful Master; Wm. Leon Sands, Senior Warden; Ger ald H. Adams, Junior Warden; Raymond G. Curry, treasurer and Fernando Camus, secretary. Daniel B. Sharp, senior dea Wilbur C. Murphree, junior dea con; Kenneth R. Knowles, senior | le steward; Marion F. Welch, junior | and De anged , Fort Taylor the conclusion of the program con St. Paul's Episcopal Church Corner of DUVAL and EATON STREETS THE REVEREND JOHN S. ARMFIELD RECTOR CHRISTMAS EVE, DEC, 24 11:15 P.M.—Solemn Procession 11:30 P.M—Solemn High Mass (With Special Music) CHRISTMAS DAY, DEC. 25 9:30 A.M.—Holy Eucharist (Plain) Ramonin Noche Buena December 24th 615 DUVAL STREET COMPLETE DINNER Choice of: Tomato Juice - Chicken Soup Spanish Bean Soup ROAST PORK, Garlic Sauce a GRILLED FILET OF RED SNAPPER ___ ROAST STUFFED CHICKEN cedaeowes CENTER CUT HAM STEAK, Pineapple _ SPECIAL RIB STEAK Tossed or Avocado Salad French Dressing Green Peas Stringbeans Black Beans Yellow Rice Mashed or French Fried Potatoes Lime, Apple, Blueberry or Pumpkin Pie Cuban Custard Ice Cream: Coffee or Tea Second Cup of Coffee, 5c Milk, 15c FREE PARKI REAR Enjoy Your Christmas Dinner at the La Concha Hotel Menu For Christmas Day - 1954 COMPLETE DINNER Chicken Supreme, Cream of Mushroom Sour Tomato Juice Cocktail Fruit Cup Relishes Baked Virginia Ham, Spiced Crabapple _. Broiled Chicken with Yellow Rice __ Roast California Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, Chef's Special Dressing ____ Roast Prime Ribs of Beef, Au Jus Chef's Salad Bowl - Roquefort Dressing Fresh Asparagus Hollandaise Early June Peas Baked Hubbard Squash Hot Rolls Home Made Pies Candied Sweet Potato Baked Idaho Potato Snowflake Potato Honey Ice Cream Muffins Plum Pudding Coffee or Tea Dinner Mints Nuts