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The Coconut Grove News

Complete Coverage Of Coconut Grove Every Week- Susan Howe Clark Grove Editor Ph. 4-1634 - 4-3132 A RIVIERA FEATURE FEBRUARY 7, 1941 PRICE FIVE CENTS

The Clipper Crowd NEWS OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE PERSONNEL OF PAN-AMERICAN AIRWAYS By Nancy Humphreys

Very appropriately the wedding ceremony of Miss Betty Gelhaus and Thomas W. Danton on Friday, February 14th will be held at Dinner Key Terminal, in the main dining room, which will be decorated to resemble the interior of a church, with an improvised altar at the north end of the room. Miss Gelhaus is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Gelhaus, 2941 S. W. First Avenue. Mr. Gelhaus was construction engineer for Pan American for years; is now in charge of the airport development project. Mr. Danton is, at the moment, a mechanic at Municipal Airport. However, in just about two weeks he will be en route to San Juan for a three year stay. And that transfer was, we suspect, the reason why he "popped the question" so suddenly just a week ago. Mr. Gelhaus is a wonderful executive; just four days after her daughter had been promised he had his complete plans for the wedding, as well as purchasing the trousseau. Miss Betty's wedding gown will be heavy white satin princess style, with a floor-length veil. Her bouquet will be of orchids. Special dispensation from the Bishop has already been obtained in order that Father Brennan, of Saint Peter and Paul's church, may officiate at a wedding outside of the church. Miss Betty Meeker will be maid of honor. G. D. Jones will be best man. The groom, Stephen Danton, has come all the way from Sayre, Pennsylvania, to be best man. The American Legion drum corps (in uniform) will act as ushers. A Hammond electronic organ will be especially installed for the occasion, on which Mrs. Bertha Foster (Dean of Music at the University of Miami) will play the wedding music, the Bach-Gounod "Ave Marie" and "Oh, Perfect Love". Mrs. Sarah Folwell is to be soloist. Following the ceremony a reception will eb held on the covered terrace of the Terminal overlooking Biscayne Bay. Miss Gelhaus attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Mr. Danton was educated in Pennsylvania. Poor Mr. Carroll, Division Communications Superintendent, has to start looking for another teletype operator. This is the second one in two weeks that has announced her impending departure into the "we need your help here a homely girl he can hang onto!) For just revealed is the wedding of Miss Emily Stephenson, teletype operator in Dinner Key Radio, and William Coleman, traffic representative for Eastern Air Lines. Mrs. Coleman is the daughter of Mrs. Julia M. Stephenson, 3225 Virginia Street, Coconut Grove. Mr. Coleman's parents are Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Coleman of Jacksonville, Fla. The newly-weds will now make their home at 2036 S. W. 5th Street. That tall, dark and handsome lad whom apprentice at the Dinner Key Terminal recently stopped the teletypes for nearly five minutes was none other than Ansel Edward Talbert, the youthful aviation editor of the New York Herald Tribune. Mr. Talbert was touring the realm of Pan Am's Miami offices with Maurice Roddy, aviation editor of the Chicago Times and Syndicate. Mr. Roddy writes aviation for twenty newspapers and a number of his recent items have dealt with Pan American Airways. Pan American has lost another man to the Government. This time the runaway was Jaffre David, formerly in Dinner Key Traffic for a year and a half; now in Jacksonville with the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor. Mr. David left Miami last Friday. Again a Pan American personality made a nation-wide dispatch when James L. Kilgallen, veteran correspondent of International News Service, included in a recent story about Miami the following item: "Naturally Miami and Miami Beach are filled with press agents—publicizing this and that. One of the best of them all is Roger Wolin, who is on hand to greet the personalities who check in and out over the Pan American Airways. If, for instance, Jim Farley passes through on his way to South America the ingratiating young Wolin is sure to be the one to push that "mike" before him at the airport to "say a few words"." Al Vreeland, aviation editor of the Patterson Call, woh daily writes "At It, Over, Over," and very interesting material, has also been calling on old friends in the Aviation Building recently. Very often seen with Vreeland was the dynamic, dapper, diminutive Ronald Gall, director of Public Relations for Wright Aeronautical Corporation, who has also spent some time around Pan American renewing old friendships and digging up copy for the famous Wright "Houra" Hughes, who Ronnie edits. Ronnie is such an energetic person that before you know it he is the motto of the company he works for, "Wright Around the World". R. A. Pettengill, president of Pettengill, Incorporated (industrial engineers who are making a survey of the printing, paper, and stationery supplies of the entire Pan American System), arrived in Miami last Wednesday for a short business visit. A miscellaneous shower given by Mrs. C. Y. Dyer and Mrs. Louis Fleishman last Wednesday evening at the home of the latter at 2901 Avacado Avenue, Coconut Grove, is the first in a series of parties complimenting Miss Betty Gelhaus, bride-elect of Tom Danton. Among those present were: Miss Elizabeth Tunis, Mrs. G. J. Ekstrom, Mrs. Eloise Perry, Miss Mary Ruth Garrison, Miss Florence Hadley, Miss Nancy Rogers, Mrs. C. D. Pippinger, Mrs. L. V. Harrington, Miss Betty Meeker, Mrs. Edgar Williams, Mrs. Marie Bailey, Mrs. G. C. Snowden, Mrs. Gus Alfonso, Mrs. S. F. Walton, Mrs. Charles Lorber, Mrs. Eldney Brown, Mrs. Kate Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Doris Haldeck, Mrs. Sigrid Tahti, Miss Bessie Walters, Mrs. Verne Wells, Mrs. S. E. Chambers, Mrs. Basil Roe, Mrs. Sarah Dahlstrom, Mrs. Helen Haynes, Mrs. Betty Vasvary, Mrs. S. A. Sutton, Mrs. Robert Singer, Mrs. Fred Culham, Mrs. Lewis Wagner, Mrs. S. H. Brown, Mrs. Linda McDonald, Mrs. Warren Wymer, and Mrs. Dale Matthews, an uncannily accurate fortune-teller was a feature of the evening. Here is still another wedding in the Communications Department: William C. Lee flight radio operator, and Miss Marie Superzinski, were married on January 28th by Father Brennan at the Rectory of Saint Peter and Paul's Church in a very simple ceremony. Miss Irene Superzinski was maid of honor, and Ernest T. Weaver was best man. Mrs. Lee is a formere Chicagoan; Mr. Lee hails from Bronson, N. C. And now a note of tragedy: All of Pan American was sincerely sorry to bear of the death of Mrs. Pearl Perry Garrison, mother of Miss Mary Ruth Garrison, Mrs. Eloise Perry, and William Garrison. The three children attended the funeral last Thursday in Thomasville, Georgia. And still more tragedy: While on his way to Municipal Airport to board a Stratoclipper for a round trip to Balboa, Canal Zone, John E. McBride, flight engineer, was killed when his car collided with another. The accident occured at the intersection of N. W. Seventh Street and Le Jeune Road. Mr. McBride was unmarried. He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. N. McBride of Brownsville, Texas; two brothers, Adolphus of Corpus Christi and G. C. of Fort Worth, and a sister, Mrs. Paul Manning of Leonard, Texas. Philbrick Funeral Home sent the body to Leonard for services and burial. Graduated Saturday in ceremonies at the University of Miami was the second class of 47 cadets trained here for the war department by Pan American Airways. The cadets will be assigned to army units throughout the country for six months more training in gunnery and then will be sent into active army reserve commissions. Diplomas were presented by Captain F. H. Goodrich, army officer in charge of the work; and Captain Carl F. Dewey, director of Pan American's navigation school; Dr. Bowman F. Ashe, University of Miami Pres. ident, and the captains addressing the cadets. Just enrolled in the Navigation Section are 100 new cadets.

James J. Marshall Addresses Grove Civic Club Members

James J. Marshall was guest speaker at the meeting of the Coconut Grove Civic Club last night. The meeting was the first since the annual election of the organization officers. George Bliss Wells, reelected president, announced additional committees for 1941 as follows: Frank J. Dick, Frank D. Tress and Dr. L. S. Rentz, streets; Judge A. A. Godard, Capt. Clarke D. Stearns, and Judge Halstead Ritter, library; Mrs. Martha Magruder, transportation; Dr. Stewart Lee Jeffrey, Dr. Rentz, Dr. G. C. Franklin and Dr. William H. Watters, health and sanitation; Mrs. Clark D. Stearns Pan American relations. Judge Ritter, historian; Mr. Treat, Mrs. George Bliss Wells and Elmer Unger, reception; Mrs. A. J. Bigler, Irving J. Thomas, Judge Paul D. Barns, Mr. Treat and Gen. John Twigg Myers, board of governors; Louis Def, Downer, Miss Elizabeth Krietler, Dr. and Mrs. W. B. McDaniels, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Crawford, Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Goggin, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Clarke, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Commons, Mr. and Mrs. Howard McWilliams, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Norwood, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Kent, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Unger, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Muller, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. Wirth Munroe, Mr. and Mrs. George Robinson and Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Dick, membership.

Highway Jottings

How many motorists realize the full scope of service demanded and supplied by the modern, automobile service station. Norwood and Pierce, for example, stock 10 different nationally advertised brands of motor oil. So they are sure to have the particular kind each customer is accustomed to using in his car. No matter what part of the globe a motorist comes from, he is sure to find the name brand he wants. * * * * * * * Helen Hunt, High highway, possesses the knack of teaching simply, quickly, that less expensive method of doing needlecraft, in rugs and tapestries. Using tapestry wool and weaving instruments, anyone, and then sewing these all together, is fascinating under her guidance. * * * * * * * * Mary Marshall, (of the beauty shop in her new location on southwest 27th ave.,) is quickly learning that her splendid reputation for hair-tinting and dyeing has followed her. One cannot do reliable work in one specialized field for 9 years and not be appreciated, it seems. * * * * * * * * "Guess who", Sweetheart, wife and best friend and all kinds of lovely Valentines in card and folder styles are on display in the Patio Gift Shop in the Anthony Arcade. Marian MacLean is the owner. In addition, she has diversified line of gifts too, for home town folk and visitors. * * * * * * * * Robes, pastels and the smartest plaids may be had in play-suits, slacks, shorts and play sandals for girls and women at the Variety Shop, Grand Ave. For shopping wear, and the beach . . they are just the ticket for smart women. They're very specially priced this week. * * * * * * * * And now the visitors (as well as home folk) have discovered those good salads and home cooked foods at the Variety Grill.

Grove Group Installs Ft. Lauderdale Officers

Mrs. Catherine Richardson was installing officer from Hibiscus Grove circle at installation of officers and junior graduation of Fort Grove No. 689, in Fort Lauderdale, Thursday evening. Assisting from the Coconut Grove circle were Mrs. Jamie Lou Frazier, Mrs. May Belle Parker and the drill team. Members of camp No. 689 attending the ceremony were P. Henson, J. D. Overstreet, Nathan Westmoreland, Hilton Belcher, A. D. Belcher, Walter Martin and Ben Don Carlos. Doris June, Charles and Peggy Ann Page entertained, following installation. Awards for high scores at the Coconut Grove weekly Tuesday night were to Mrs. Walter Stevens, Mrs. Carlton, Mrs. Rosamon Henson, Mrs. Virginia Sanders and Miss Peggy Page. Mrs. Richardson and Mrs. Stevens were hostesses this week.

VALENTINE DANCE PLANNED BY SCOUTS

Coconut Grove girls scout troop No. 6 will give a formal "cupid's frolic" at the Fair-keepers club on Valentine's Day, at 8 p. m. Assisting co-chairmen Beatrice Stark and Marjorie Lee Williams on the committee, will be Janet Green, Helene Boutle, Nan Taylor and Jo Gibney.

Public Invited to 'Ramble' In Montgomery Palmetum

Elaborate plans announced by Mrs. Robert H. Montgomery, chairman of the "Tropical Ramble" for the benefit of the Fairchild Tropical Garden at the Montgomery Palmetum Tuesday, include addresses by Dr. David Fairchild at 10:45 a. m. and 3:15 p. m., auction of edible fruits at 4:45 and free distribution of seeds at 5:15. Odd, beautiful ornamental flowering trees, cycads, palms, vine covered walls, canals, hammock orchids, climbing palms and rubber trees, succulents (including cacti), and many other varities of tropical origin will be included in the display of more than 1500 species. Well informed guides will be in attendance (no tipping), and walking shoes should be worn. Rambles with "quick looks" will consume about two hours, students desiring six hours. Casuals will be provided with chairs near the swimming pool from which much may be seen without effort. Flower and table arrangements will be by prize winners. The garden and tour party is the largest benefit being planned for the Fairchild Tropical Garden this season, and is expected to draw a capacity attendance during the day. This is the first time in some years that the estate has been thrown open to the public the committee announced. All funds earned will be used for maintenance of the Fairchild Garden, which has become famous since its founding in honor of the noted naturalist, by Col. Montgomery.

INSTRUCTION IN NEEDLECRAFT

Luncheon Sets - Bedspreads HELEN HUNT 2918 MAIN HIGHWAY Entrance on St Gaudens Road

Norwood & Pierce Texaco Gas

Expert Lubrication Body and Fender Garage Service 2974 Grand Avenue

GIFTS NOVELTIES TROPICAL JEWELRY PATIO GIFT SHOP 21 ANTHONY ARCADE COCONUT GROVE

VALENTINES

THOMAS INSURANCE AGENCY

INSURANCE THAT INSURES BURGLARY FINE ARTS PERSONAL EFFECTS FIRE WINDSTORM AUTOMOBILE Just South of Grove Theatre Coconut Grove, Florida Phone 4-6471

Mrs. Louis J. Lemstra National President American Legion Auxiliary, arrives by plane next week.

ILONKA SCHEER INVITES GUESTS TO CONCERT

Guests invited to the concert to be given by Miss Ilonka Scheer at her home, 2841 South West 21st Ave., Sunday at 8:30 p. m., will hear for the first time, an entire program of her own musical compositions. Included will be sacred music, musical comedy and Hungarian and Russian selections. Mr. William Scheer, tenor, will sing several of his sister's compositions. The musicale will launch a series of concerts begun last season, by Miss Scheer, for the benefit of the South Florida Crippled Children's Hospital and donations will be accepted for the "wishing well fund". A miniature wishing well and fairy motif will be on the party table. White gladioli blossoms will decorate the rooms. Mrs. William V. Little, prominent Shakespearian artist-teacher, will introduce Miss Scheer and those assisting will be Miss Gladys Peacock, Miss Myrtle Speyer, Miss Mildred Thompson, Miss Elizabeth Thompson, Mrs. Emmett Choate, Mrs. Claire Ulrich Flanagan, Mrs Herbert Vance and Mrs. D. K. Miller.

Cartoonist Here

Mr. J. H. Donahey, widely known cartoonist, and Mrs. Donahey, Cleveland, O., residents, have arrived in the Grove, and are at 2965 Leafy Way.

Legion Head To Arrive Next Week

Mrs. Louis J. Lemstra, national president, American Legion Auxiliary, will arrive for a visit in Coconut Grove and Greater Miami next week. Mrs. Lemstra is enroute to her home in Indiana from Panama. Coconut Grove American Legion post No. 70 and the Auxiliary will join other south Florida units in entertaining their national head at a banquet at Seven Seas Restaurant next Friday evening. All members in this area wishing to make reservations may call or see their unit heads.

Benefit Bridge Set for Tuesday

Miss Virginia Ast, chairman of the bridge party scheduled for Tuesday levering in the parish house of St. Stephen's Episcopal church, announces her committee will comprise Mrs. George Weston, Mrs. W. W. Sayles, Mrs. Hunter Benson, Mrs. Harry Johm, and Mrs. Jessie Jones. Playing will begin at 8 p. m. and table awards for high scores will be given.

MRS. BUZZELL ARRIVES HOME

Mrs. A. L. Buzzell, state department president, American Legion Auxiliary, has returned to her home on Loquat Ave., following a three weeks tour of auxiliary units in districts 1 and 2. Mrs. Buzzell was present at the welcoming banquet given by the Tallahassee legion post and auxiliary for Governor and Mrs. Spessard Holland on Tuesday.

MRS. WIGMAN GIVES PARTY

To honor Harold C. Frick on his birthday Mrs. Helene Wigman, Wood Ave., Ye Little Wood, entertained at a dinner and bridge party at her home on Monday. Places were arranged for Mr. Frick, Mr. and Mrs. Horace F. Cordes, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Martin and Capt. John Grenier.

MRS. DALE JAMES GUEST SPEAKER

Mrs. Dale James spoke on Dade County charities at the regular meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Wednesday. Mrs. L. C. Olson, presided at the business session. * * * * * * * * Mr. and Mrs. Addison McGee have arrived at the Culver Estate, 3677 Main Highway for the remainder of the winter Mrs. McGee was formerly Mrs Norwood Calvert.

WANTED

CARETAKING OF ESTATE Over 20 Years' Experience Can Give References Call at NURSERY - 2636 S. W. 27th Ave.

Marshall Beauty Salon

Nine Years on W. Flagler Street Now Located 2767 S. W. 27TH AVENUE 4-5102 Specializing in Hairtinting Scalp Treatments

SECOND CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST 3850 Main Highway Coconut Grove

Sunday Services 11:00 A. M. - - - - - Sunday School 11:00 A. M. Wednesday Evening Meeting 8:00 Free Christian Science Reading Room, 3456 Main Highway Open Daily (except Sundays and Holidays) from 12:15 to 5:00 P M.

LADIES' New Spring PLAY SUITS $1.29 to $2.95 SLACK SUITS 98c to $3.75 Play Sandals to Match Shorts 59c VARIETY SHOP 2939 GRAND AVENUE COCONUT GROVE

Carnival-Bazaar Scheduled For Valentine Day

Hamburgers, fancy goods, games, candy, foods and a variety of entertainment are scheduled for the carnival-bazaar next Friday (Valentine's Day), in the courtyard of Plymouth Congregational Church. The event is being arranged by the Plymouth Fellowship, composed of young persons in the parish and is expected to attract a large attendance. Hours wil be from 5 to 10 p. m.

Book Review-Tea Scheduled Today

Mrs. T. J. Clarke, chairman of the committee on education in the Housekeepers Club, announces a book tea and book review will entertain members and their friends today at 3 p. m. in the clubhouse. Mrs. Oliver J. Bramlett will review "White Cliffs".

P.-T. A. WILL OBSERVE FOUNDER'S DAY

Mrs. Martha Magruder is in charge of a "Founder's Day" program scheduled for Tuesday evening at 8 p. m. by the Parent-Teacher Association of Coconut Grove Elementary School. Mrs. Oliver J. Bramlett will preside at the meeting.

PRINCETON RESIDENT ARRIVES IN GROVE

Mrs. Anna B. Priest, regular winter visitor in Coconut Grove, arrived from her home in Princeton, N. J., Wednesday. She is at the Bayview House.

RETURNS FROM TENNESSEE

Mrs. Harry Chapman, 3814 ElPrado Boulevard, Utopia, has returned from a short visit with her son Roland, who has been ill while in Morgantown School, in Petersburg, Tenn.

Subject Noted

"The High Cost of Freedom" is the subject of the sermon by Dr. J. Delman Kuykendall for Sunday 11 a. m. service at Plymouth Congregational Church.

Sermon Named

"The Mathematics of Forgiveness" will be the subject of Rev. Albert Dale Hagler's sermon in Bryan Memorial Church at 11 a. m. Sunday. Visitors are invited to attend the vesper service held each Sunday at 4:30 p. m.

South Miami Invites Fair Entrants

All girls between the ages of 15 and 20 in Coconut Grove, are invited to enter the South Miami "Queen of the Fair" contest which got underway this week. Entrant, are asked to see Miss Virginia Mitchell, Coconut Grove Elementary School teacher, who is in charge of entries in the Grove. The girl selected by a committee of three mayors and two visiting stage or screen celebrities, will preside as "queen" of the fair which opens next week in South Miami. Girls are asked to appear for judging in bathing suit and slacks. Col. Richard Gimbel will present a loving cup to the girl selected to be "Fair Queen".

Poppy Day Feb. 15

In unison with all American Legion Auxiliary units in Dade County, Lindley DeGarmo Post No. 70 Legion Auxiliary, will observe February 15, as annual Poppy Day. With Mrs. George J. DeGarmo as chairman, 35 members of the Grove organization will sell approximately 3000 poppies throughout the day. Headquarters will be in the Anthony Arcade, Main Highway.

NEW YORKERS VISIT RELATIVES HERE

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hutchings, New York City, are enjoying visits with Mrs. Hutchings' cousin, Mr. and Mrs. Ashley B. Packard, Loquat Avenue, during their stay in Miami.

New Yorker Here

Mrs. J. Claxton Berrian, 3845 Wood Ave., Ye Little Wood, has as her house guest for several weeks, Mrs. Caroline Monroe, Rockville Centre, N. Y.

Mr. and Mrs. William S. Cheyney, who recently moved into their new home, on Bay View Road, have as their house guest, Mr. Cheyney's brother, Townsend R. Cheyney, of Trenton, N. J.

THEATRE GRILL Next to Grove Theatre

Luncheon - - 35c Dinner - - - 50c 3562 Main Highway Ph. 4-0478

40 ACRES NEAR Chapman Field and Red Road

This splendid tract of high pine land is about a half mile north of the U. S. Govt. Experimental Station at Chapman Field and the same distance west of Red Road-fronts on a fine oiled road. Especially desirable for Persian limes, oranges, grapefruit, avocadoes and mangoes. NO CITY TAXES - County only-and these very low. A splendid investment opportunity. Price Only $4,800 Terms Can Be Arranged Irving J. Thomas Co., Realtors Coconut Grove Opposite Grove Theatre Specializing in Coconut Grove - Silver Bluff Properties Since 1915

5 1/2 HOURS BY AIR TO KINGSTON JAMAICA THE "JAMAICA ARROW" PAN AMERICAN AIRWAYS SYSTEM

SUNDAYS ONLY: LEAVE MIAMI-7:15 A. M. Additional Flights from Miami every MONDAY and THURSDAY Visit this enchanting island of mile-high mountains, beautiful beaches, exotic scenery. Many outdoor sports, excellent hotel accommodations. Return flights every Sun., Tues. and Fri. 55 LBS. BAGGAGE FREE $153 ROUND TRIP FARES AND SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. FOR DETAILS ASK ANY TRAVEL AGENT, HOTEL OR PAN AMERICAN AIRWAYS SYSTEM 300 E. FLAGLER ST. MIAMI TEL. 3-7383