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by HELEN REYNOLDS June week, or rather Royal Poincianna week, will end tomorrow night with the jubilee at the Country Club of Coral Gables. Perhaps the prettiest of all the Royal Reds stands at the door of the Country Club, or almost at the door, for it's across the street on the country club property spreading its bright branches as far as it can, and floodlighted as a courtesy, by Florida Power and Light Company. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Epperson started the week's festivities with their second annual fiesta to the beautiful flowering trees Sunday afternoon. Nobody had a better time at their party than the Eppersons themselves and they must have imparted some of that spirit to the many hundreds who called; for long after the orchestra had left, guests were chatting in groups, reluctant to leave the pretty spot. Mrs. Lon Worth Crow, Sr., always attractively gowned, wore a raceme of the flowers as a crosage. She said she fashioned it in the car on the way to the party. It exactly matched her red hat and caused no end of interest. Mrs. Clifford Reeder, wife of Miami's new mayor in the receiving line with the hosts wore gray net-corsage of Poincianna blooms. Choosing the cocktail hour to introduce their many friends to their new home, Mr. and Mrs. J. Wylly Keck of 2520 San Domingo Avenue entertained about 50 Saturday. Guests were received by little Miss Kathleen Keck, young daughter of the household. Mrs. J. B. Hiers, Jr., greeted guests at the door and incidently said goodbye, for she and Mr. Hiers, Jr., are leaving today for Denver to attend the Rotary International convention. The Keck home, set far back on a broad lawn is a charming example of Colonial architecture, yet combining many tropical features. Mrs. Arthur B. Headley accompanied by Mrs. Joseph H. Adams left Wednesday for Hendersonville, N. C., for a visit with the J. Harry Collinses at their moutain home. They will go from there to Rye, N. Y. where Mrs. Adams will visit her daughter and to Fairfield, Conn. where Mrs. Headley will visit her son Robert B. Sparks. Mr. Headley will join Mrs. Headley in Rochester, N. Y., where they will spend the summer, later visiting in Canada; returning to Coral Gables in October. Attending a houseparty in Vero Beach over the week end were Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Brock and Mr. and Mrs. George H. Roerig. They were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Holman at their lake lodge while there, and enjoyed fresh water bass fishing. Speck-lip of fish, a 75 pound, 71⁄2 foot sail, second largest caught in Miami this season is the proud catch of Harold Kronthal of New York, brother of Mrs. Harold Sycle and the Sycle's recent guest house. Mrs. E. E. Cady is spending the week in Washington, D. C. . . . Mrs. Howard Sullivan, daughter Mrs. A. J. Koswell and graddaughter Ann are in the Tennessee mountains . . . Mrs. Richard Bartholomew and daughter Marjorie are on their way by motor to Riverside, Calif., where they will spend the summer as the guests of Mrs. Bartholomew's mother, Mrs. Mary Filkin. Mrs. Harry Simpson and daughter Ann Simpson are in Waynesville, N. C., where they have opened their cottage for the season. Mr. Simpson, who accompanied them has returned . . . Mrs. John C. Sullivan writes from Hendersonville, N. C., where she will be for the next two months, while Ruth and John are in camp. Ruth is at Camp "Ton-a-wanda" and John will go to "Pinacle". Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Peigrim and daughter Miss Lois Estelle Peigrim left Monday by motor for Macatawa, Mich., where they will spend the summer season . . . Grant Orr is in Jacksonville Beach for a few days visiting Mrs. Orr and their two children who are spending some time there. Later Mr. Orr will visit New York, Chicago and Columbus, O., on business . . . Dr. and Mrs. Henry West left Saturday for "Homewood", The Plains, Va., for the summer. Enroute they stopped at Maryland State College for the unveiling of the portrait of Dean West painted by Denman Fink. Mr. and Mrs. Vivian Edwards of 811 Avenue Camilo who have been spending several months in Houston, Texas will arrive home about the 27th of the month. They will visit their son Dr. W. R. Edwards and his new wife enroute at Meridan, Miss. Dr. Edwards, a reserve dental officer has been ordered to duty at Meridan this week. The marriage of Dr. Edwards and Miss Betty Roberts occured May 24 at Ottumwa, Ia. Kuedos to Jack D. Kane, son of Mrs. Rodney Miller, who received his commission as second lieutenant in the Marine Corps, Tuesday. Jack, recently completed six weeks' intensive training at OpaLocka, where he was instructed in air craft carrier work. He will return to Pensacola, as an instructor at the Pensacola air base, following a 15 day leave. Jack was graduated from the local schools and attended the University of Florida where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Neill and sons, Jim and Gene of Segovia Circle, left yesterday for an extended vacation. They will visit St. Petersburg and Tallahassee, then the Great Smoky mountain region. Later they will go to Lake Lure, N. C., where the boys will enter "Chimney Rock" Camp. While the boys are at camp, Dr. and Mrs. Neill will be guests at Lake Lure Inn. Later the Neills will occupy their summer home near Fairmont, W. Va., returning to Coral Gables about September 1.

Girl Scouts of Coral Gables Will Receive Memorial Flag Tomorrow

Flag Day will be celebrated tomorrow, in true style when the Coral Gables Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution presents a flag to the Girl Scouts "Little" House at Granada Boulevard and Bird Road. The flag, given in memory of Wade Livingston Street will be mounted on a staff bearing a bronze descriptive plate. The exercises will begin at 4 p. m. with Mrs. Laurence A. Westerdahl, vice regent, presenting the flag for the chapter. Mrs. Upton C. Ewing, leader of troop 27 will receive the flag on behalf of the girl scouts. The Rev. Carlock Hawk will give the invocation. Leland C. Shepard, past commander of the American Legion, Post 98 will give the address. Among the distinguished guests invited are the Mayor and City Commissioners of Coral Gables; Miss Gertrude Steiner, executive director of the Girl Scouts; Mrs. D. D. Richardson, Dade County Commissioner of Girl Scouts; Mrs. George McCaskill, immediate past commissioner, members of the American legion local post; the Kiwanis, Boy Scouts.

Coral Gables Junior Woman's Club Hear Stirring Report at Luncheon

Highlights of her trip to Atlantic City as delegate to the General Federation of Women's Clubs convention was the chief topic of Mrs. W. O. Mehrtens' talk as she gave her report before the members of the Junior Woman's Club Monday. Mrs. Mehrtens also presided in the absence of the president, Mrs. Dana Melendon who is vacationing in Beaufort, N. C. The meeting was the first of the summer luncheon meetings and was held at the San Juan Restaurant. Most thrilling episode was the debate between Senators Wheeler and Pepper on "Should the United States Convoy Our Ships to England", according to Mrs. Mehrtens. The debators journeyed to Atlantic City and appeared before the assembled convention delegates. Also stressed in the report was woman's part in the general defense of our country. Mrs. Malcolm McDonald, Florida chairman of juniors and a member of the club also spoke. There were 49 present for the luncheon. A short business meeting followed. Twelve members signed up to do Red Cross work. The next luncheon meeting will be held the second Monday in July, place to be announced.

MRS. WHITING PAINE ENTERTAINS AT DINNER

Mrs. Whiting Paine and her house guest, Madame Strawbridge entertained ten guests at a dinner party Wednesday night at Mrs. Paine's home on Country Club Prado. Also having dinner guests Wednesday night, were Lieut. Commander and Mrs. Lewis P. Clephane, who honored Comdr. and Mrs. Philip Willkinson, retired British Naval officer.

Bridge Tea Will Follow Games Tuesday

As a departure from the usual weekly luncheon, members of the Miami Biltmore Country Club bridge group will have a tea next Tuesday, following the games in the ladies lounge. The tea and punch will be served from four until five o'clock and members may bring as many as three guests apiece, if playing bridge or not. Mrs. C. B. Fox was the first winner at Tuesday's play. Mrs. P. B. Welch was second. Others playing in the summer tournament Tuesday were, Mrs. James MacFarlane, Mrs. L. E. Thompson, Mrs. Gilbert Chaplin, Mrs. Darby Thomas, Mrs. Otto Ellison, chairman in the absence of Mrs. Roscoe Brunstetter; Mrs. Paul McGarry, Mrs. G. L. Miller, Mrs. John Metcalf, Mrs. T. R. Harmon, Mrs. Coulton Skinner, Mrs. D. C. Smith and Mrs. Mary-Bell Flornoy.

Women's Groups Meet Today At Homes

Groups of the Women's Association of the First Presbyterian church will meet today as follows. Group 1 with Mrs. J. A. Robertson, 1021 Avenue Menati at 11 a. m. for covered dish luncheon and sewing. Group 2, at 11 a. m. with Mrs. Hubert Richmond, 2167 S. W. 13th St., luncheon and sewing. Group 4, at 11 a. m. with Mrs. R. L. Palmer, 825 Avenue Milan for covered dish luncheon and sewing. Group 5, at 11 a. m. with Mrs. Ann Seldon Nicholson, 123 Avenue Sarto, box luncheon and sewing. Group 6, at ten o'clock with Mrs. C. R. Gorton, 126 S. E. 15th road for luncheon and sewing. Group 7, at 8 p. m. with Mrs. O. H. Charles 4354 S. W. 13th st., for sewing.

Bridge Party Will Take Place Tonight

In celebration of Royal Poincianna Week the ladie's bridge committee of the Country Club of Coral Gables is announcing the weekly bridge party at 8 p. m. tonight at the club, in place of tomorrow night. Reservations for the party are coming in fast. To date the following have tables, Mr. and Mrs. Creed Carrico, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Browne, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Oehler, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. James Billyard, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Larson, Mrs. I. P. England, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ralsten, Mrs. Carl Green and many others

Feminine Contingent Out Early To Vote for Favorite Candidates

Every thing from shorts to jodhpurs, adorned the feminine contingent in the first hour or two of voting at City Hall Tuesday. It's too bad, young and pretty Jane Curnin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Curnin, 2622 San Domingo Avenue couldn't vote. She's but 16 or thereabouts, but she looked mighty attractive in yellow print play suit that blended in with her beautiful crown of red hair falling in curls to her shoulders, as she waited on city hall steps for her elders. Mrs. O. G. Finkle who with her husband Dr. Finkle cast her vote early was attired for horseback riding. Her slim form looked well in brown twill riding breeches leather boots and spurs. Harriet and Ralph Cooper came in bare headed. She in summer print, white wedgies. Judge Holland was there quite early, in white linens, to vote and hasten to town for his day on the bench. Mrs. Tom Mayes looked pretty in gray and pink print with pink ribbon belt and matching hat. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lambert came together. Mrs. Lambert, the pretty thing, in green and white summer sheer. Mrs. John Zimmerman who'll be leaving soon for the summer, voted in cool beige spun rayon with green zipper from neck to hem. Coming in together to vote and making a pretty picture were Miss Betty Speizman and Miss May Ghee Chu. Miss Chu, a Chinese is probably the only oriental registered voter in the Gables. She was very smart looking, dressed in white, yes china silk, her coal black hair piled high. Miss Speizman wore white sharkskin, white and green Breton sailor. Many of the lady voters were the reliable chambray so cool looking. Mrs. Malcolm McDonald was in a rose blouse outfit, with rose and white striped skirt . . . Mrs. William Mixson in blue and white, diangonial striped . . . Mrs. Allison B. Curry, wife of the city manager appeared also in blue chambray some good looking tan wedgie sandles on her feet. Mrs. Ernestine Tylee's rose and white summer frock was zippered up the back to a high neck line. William L. Gray, Jr., who came to vote early, was bemoaning the fact Mrs. Gray and their son, W. L. Jr., were in the North Carolina mountains and Tuesday was their 10th wedding anniversary, also son Bill's birthday. We could but console with him. Mr. and Mrs. Royce Powell came in together. Mrs. Powell wearing a neat little silver "hat" that turned out to be a brooch, the gift of her young son, at the neck of her becoming green silk shirt. Miss Edythe Harrison, of our own University hospital and a whole coterie of nurses all white clad rushed in and out, just as nurses do. Gertrude Hardeman, (Mrs. John) who claims she breaks a 91 in her weekly golf game (with no practice) was cool in blue chambray eyelet cut. Mrs. Helen Dio, one of Coral Gables pioneer women, voted early, looking smart in blue and white checked sheer; panama hat. She'll be leaving soon to join her family at Black Mountain, N. C. Mrs. Denis A. Cray wore black and white printed sheer; pretty yellow shoes as contrast. Mrs. Roy Paige looked smart in green checked seersucker (Please turn to Page Four)

Convalescing

R. L. Ricketts returned from Bay Pines Hospital, St. Petersburg, Friday where he underwent an appenđectomy. Wish Mrs. Ricketts and their daughter, Elizabeth Ann (Diddy) they will leave Wednesday for Kentucky for a vacation and rest.

ILA SMITH

LAUNDRY (Formerly of Miami Laundry) 312 Coral Way -- Coral Gables

DIANNE

NEW SUMMER HANDBAGS $1.00 $1.95 $2.95 NEW SUMMER JEWELRY Richelieu Satixnore LISLE SOX - 25 Cents 246 Coral Way

Announcement

Mrs. Earl E. Bain, 4247 S. W. 10th st., has been appointed knitting chairman for the Red Cross chapter, in Coral Gables according to Mrs. R. B. Roberts, Jr., retiring chairman. Mrs. Bain's telephone is 4-5944 and she will have plenty of wool on hand for knitting sweaters and socks for the soldiers.

SPECIAL!

Gregg Shorthand in 30 days. Medical Office, Laboratory and X-ray Courses. International Business School 2416 Ponce de Leon - Ph. 4-9708

BRIDES

Dial 4-1034 FRANCES BEAUTY SALON 2127 Ponce de Leon Boulevard

Paul R. Stegeman -- Jeweler

For the JUNE BRIDE Latest designs of fine, hand-carved Wedding Rings. Numerous patterns to select from. They are here for your inspection. Come in and look them over. Also sets for ladies and gentlemen to match. Moderately priced. Paul R. Stegeman -- Jeweler 2304 Ponce de Leon Boulevard

To Ohio

Mrs. Clara Smith and her father E. H. Smith, 1132 Castile left this week for Buckeye Lake, O., where they will stay until the first of August. They will visit in Detroit and West Virginia before returning in time for school. Mrs. Dalton is a teacher in Miami Beach High School.

ALTERATIONS -- DRESSMAKING

Summer Prices ANNE DOANE Coral Gables Dress Shop 2004 Ponce de Leon Ph. 4-3037

New Cotton Dresses

3.95 5.95 7.95 Queen Make Lynnbrook Southland DANIELS Opp. Gables Theatre Coral Gables

College Cupboard

DIFFERENT FATHER'S DAY CARDS & WEDDING GIFTS College Cupboard 248 Avenue Giralda DISTINCTIVE GIFTS FOR DISCRIMINATING PEOPLE

JUST LOOK AT THIS SPACE! GIANT 8 FRIGIDAIRE

BIG in Storage Space-in Economy-in Value! 1941 MODEL L-8 Get rid of exasperating crowding...stop dish juggling... and ice famines. There's all kinds of room in this immense new 8 cu. ft. Frigidaire and it operates for as much as 15% less than previous economical Frigidaire "eights," actually less than many "sixes." See the Frigidaire L-8 ... the biggest refrigerator value we've ever offered. Some of the 36 Features in this Big Frigidaire! • Super-Powered Meter-Miser • Double-Easy Quickube Trays • Larger Frozen Storage Space • Glass-Topped Sliding Hydrator • Utility Storage Compartment • New Meat Tender • New Utility Shelf • F-114 Safe Refrigerant • 16.5 Square Feet Shelf Space OVER SIX MILLION FRIGIDAIRES BUILT AND SOLD! A BIG BUY at only $173.75 Easy Terms Other Models $123.75 Up ROGERS ELECTRIC COMPANY A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE STORE 2303 Ponce de Leon Boulevard Telephone 4-3944

for Father!

FATHER'S DAY-SUNDAY Bedford Square Shoes $3.45 MANY STYLES TO CHOOSE FROM BUY FATHER A PAIR. White, Brown and White. Black and White, Black and Tan, etc. ANNUAL SALE CONTINUES Air-Step SHOES NATIONALLY ADVERTISED AT $6.00 $2.95 TO $5.00 EVERY AIR - STEP SHOE IN THE STORE The BOOTERY 246 Coral Way "Brownbilt Shoes for the Entire Family"

LADIES' DRESSES $1.00

SUMMER SHEERS - BATISTES Complete Size Range Perfect for Home or Street Wear NEW SHIPMENTS COMING IN EVERY WEEK F. N. HOLLEY 5 & 10c STORES 217 CORAL WAY 2136 PONCE DE LEON BLVD.