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Coral Gables Chapter DAR Will Inaugurate Summer Series Bridge Parties

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BY HELEN REYNOLDS | If a Northerner had popped in Saturday night, for the first time in his life, at either the Country Club of Coral Gables or the Quarterback Club, he would have thought that surely he was in the South Sea Isles (as the movies picture it) for a little barefoot dancing by the guests was in order at both clubs. At the Country Club it was the one night in summer when the bars are let down, as to dress, therefore playsuits and slacks were "de luxe." We never did learn the name of the miss, who, amid the waving coconut palms and soft lights of the club's patio kicked off her huaraches and danced, probably enjoying to the utmost, the feel of the cool terrazzo floor on her bare toes. . . . At the Quarterdeck (that island of club in an ocean of bay) the South Sea Island note was intensified by the presence of a colored orchestra-to implement the regular orchestra. Mrs. William L. Huntley gave a birthday party for her son, Bill, Jr., who will enter Notre Dame in the fall. Seven of Bill's college friends and their dates were present. Highlighting the Huntley party was the barefoot rhumba by Bud Carruthers and Miss Nancy Woodward. The sash tied around a tall brunette, dressed in blue cotton print with matching bandana tied around her hair, tossed off her flat heels and, Bud, doing likewise, danced a rhumba that had all the guests (including many army officers) looking on demanding more. Miss Martina Wilson, who attends Duke University, was with Bill, Jr.; Don Brunner, who has been at West Point two years, escorted Carolyn Davis; Paul Ligeti (Cornell) was with Marion Thompson; Edwin Hickman and Sue Allen; David Hume (home from Princeton) and Muriel Sacks; James Glidewell and Alice Almond; John Mayock and Ann Bonner, Tampa, were Bill's guests. With Mrs. Huntley were Mrs. Lewis Painter-Clephane, Mrs. Beryl Chapman and Mrs. Paul Warde. | * * * | Of interest to old timers in Coral Gables is a piece of news that just came to our desk from Mrs. Mary E. Adamson of Asheville, formerly of Coral Gables. She writes that Warren M. Bennett, who was the first manager of the public utilities in Coral Gables and at the time of the Florida boom, and Light Company is now in Trindad -building the defense unit there. Mr. Bennett left Coral Gables in 1927, went to Boston to build the tunnel under the Charles River-then to Fort Peck to engineer the building of a dam. Mrs. Bennett sailed on the 12th of July on the Acadia, Acoa Line, to join her husband in Trinidad. | * * * | Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Gautier and their three children returned Saturday from Waynesville and a two months' vacation. Mrs. Gautier says they thoroughly enjoyed the mountains, had a grand time and lived but next door to Gableites-the Harry E. Simpsons, the Willoughby Coxes, the Marvin Adams, the L. D. Pankeys and many others. "Petesy" (Phyllis Ann Gautier, the seven-year-old daughter) rode her pony and quite kept up with the older girls, Ann Simpson, Patty Adams, who ride, and went as far as Eagles' Nest astride "Beauty." Leaving Tuesday for Waynesville are Dr. and Mrs. A. D. Amerise and daughters, Marie Alice and Sally Ann. Mrs. Amerise and the children returned recently from the mountains-now will spend Dr. Amerise's vacation with him, going on to White Sulphur Springs, Va., before returning September 15. Marie and Sally have been spending the vacation in between "trips," learning to swim in the Roney Pool. Mrs. McGregor Smith and her George, Jr., have returned from the mountains and Tennessee-left Wilson, the younger son at Chimney Rock Camp, which he is thoroughly enjoying. | * * * | Spending most of their time in the cool Ice Palace skating the hours away are the Richard Oelkers, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harris of New Orleans, sister and brother-in-law of Mrs. Oelkers, who have taken a house in the Gables for the summer. Young Patty Harris and Camille Oelkers, Jr., have already learned to do some pretty figures in addition to doing the "straight" work perfectly. | * * * | A painful accident to young Larry Morrow hastened the return of the Walter V. Morrows and their younger son Wally-after a month at Lake Lure, N. C. Larry ventured out in the slippery North Carolina mountain side after a heavy downpour, slipped and fell ten feet. Two chipped front teeth and painful gashes in leg and knee sent him to the doctors. He is lots better now and the family home now two weeks, are contented to be right here in Coral Gables. | * * * | A trip to Havana, Cuba, is planned by Mr. and Mrs. Garland L. Musick of 510 Avenue Navarre and Mr. and Mrs. Harry McDonald, newcomers to Coral Gables. They will spend ten days in the Cuban capital and expect to leave about the middle of August . . . Knocking all fishing records for a Wednesday half holiday, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ayers are the envy of all their friends since last Wednesday's catch netted or hooked, we should say, 49 fish in all. The Ayers, son Charles E. and daughter Eston usually board their new boat, a 28-foot cabin cruiser -"Queen the First", for Cape Florida-hawl in the wily bone fish (11 last week) snappers, jacks, as fast as they can bait the hook. | * * * | Friends of Janet Garrett, the little high school girl who was shot accidentally and seriously wounded June 30 will be glad to know she is convalesing nicely at the home of friends in the country-will be up and about in another week. During her stay at University hospital, her father, James J. Garrett and younger brother, have moved from 1145 Tangier Street to 1303 Madrid Street where they are eagerly awaiting Jane's return. | * * * | Postcards from Mrs. Edward Cady from Holley, N. Y., from Miss Minnie Livingston in the White Mountains . . . from Mrs. Maude Preston Doughty, in California, who writes "it's almost as good as Coral Gables"; from Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holley, Jr., in Vermont, who write they are really homesick for Coral Gables-are returning Sunday-from the J. S. Glasgows, spending some time in Greensburg, Pa.; from the J. Rudolph Shaners in Lynchburg, Va.

Mrs. Peebles Entertains Bridge Group

All eight members were present Tuesday morning for the regular weekly meeting of the Tuesday bridge eight, at the home of Mrs. J. H. Peebles, 621 Alhambra Circle. | The group of friends meet, if only two can be present. Next week the number will drop to five, for Mrs. Thomas Mayes, Mrs. E. F. P. Brigham and Mrs. J. M. Ccker will be going to the mountains to see daughters. | Others present of the regulars were Mrs. Malcolm McDonald, Mrs. Wylly Keck and Mrs. McGregor Smith. | Mrs. Peebles, who has just returned from Atlanta, Ga., and Fayetteville, where she visited her sister and brother-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Robinson, formerly of Coral Gables, will leave again in two weeks with Mr. Peebles for Highlands, N. C., and a vacation, also to pick up their daughter, Miss Cornelia, Peebles, spending her fourth year at Camp Mt. Mitchell for girls near Hendersonville.

Sheer-Speyer Wedding Plans Announced

Plans for the wedding of Miss Myrtle Speyer and William H. Sheer, are being announced today. | The ceremony will be performed by the Rev. Daniel Iverson at 5 P. M. Sunday, at the First Presbyterian Church. | Mrs. Kenneth Jones will be matron of honor. Miss Jackie Sheer, sister of the bridegroom, will be bridesmaid and Mrs. James Anderson will be bride's matron. | A reception will follow immediately at the home of the bride-to-be's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Speyer, 422 Avenue Majorca. | Mr. and Mrs Speyer will give the rehearsal dinner Saturday night preceded by a cocktail party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David E. Giffen will entertain the bridal party at their home, 827 Coral Way. | Tonight Mr. and Mrs. John Sheer, parents of the groom-to-be, will entertain the bridal party and an additional number of guests, about 40, at a buffet dinner.

Miss Foster Serves Patriotic Ice

Miss Bertha Foster served squares of brick ice cream with the American flag done in blue-berries and red jelly as the "piece de resistance" at the Sigma Alpha Iota fraternity luncheon Monday at her home, 520 Avenue Altara. | Miss Foster, an honorary member of the sorority, honored the active and alumnae group members, and especially Miss Jean Drake, president of the active chapter, at the University of Miami, who will leave today for Los Angeles to attend the national convention of the musical fraternity. | Miss Marguerite Baxter, an alumna of the fraternity, gave an outline of "convention doings" for Miss Drake's benefit. Mrs. Baker attended the convention some years ago as delegate from Miami. | Preceding luncheon, a short business session followed by a program of American composers' music filled the morning hours. Garden flowers decorated the cool and inviting room of Miss Foster's home and members of the active chapter presented their hostess with a corsage of red roses. The next meeting of the alumnae group, of which Mrs. E. R. Treverton is president, will be in September and will be a "rush" party.

MRS REDUCKA CARRIES TOP PRIZE AT BRIDGE

Mrs. J. D. Reducka was the high score winner Tuesday in the regular weekly bridge play at the country session at the Miami Biltmore Country Club. | Mrs. Hyman Slesnick was second. Others playing following luncheon in the nineteenth hole were Mrs. Mark Hake, Mrs. G. L. Miller, Mrs. P. B. Welch, Mrs. Paul T. McGarry and Mrs. George Corrigan.

To Hendersonville

Miss Celia O'Brien, a sister of Mrs. Joe Whitley, left Monday for Hendersonville, N. C., and a visit with Mrs Paul Vecker for the rest of the summer.

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Mrs. Wood Will Have First Party

Coral Gables Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will inaugurate a series of summer bridge parties, beginning August 15, with the first being given at the home of Mrs. George Washington. Wood, 616 Avenue Alcazar. | The plan of the summer series was partly worked out at the called meeting of the executive board, Tuesday, at the home of the regent, Mrs. Wade Livingston Strode, 2304 Segovia. Instead of having 10 parties, one table each, to be given the same afternoon in as many homes, was also considered. Further plans will be completed at a second meeting of the board this morning at the home of Mrs. Harry I. Ward, 908 Avenue Obispo. | The chapter voted to present little Linda Louise Scitille, granddaughter of Mrs. James Sottile, Sr., a charter member of the chapter, a sterling fork and spoon set bearing the crest of the C. A. R. (This will be the second gift set presented to a member of the Children of the American Revolution society of which Linda Louise is the youngest member in the state. The first set was presented to the regent, Mrs. Street, to Susan Hunt, granddaughter of the late Mrs. Henry LeSueur, founder and first regent of the chapter. | Mrs. Roger North and Mrs. Eleanor Marsh Wilson were accepted as new members of the chapter. At the request of the librarian at the Coral Gables Library, Numbers of the National D. A. R. magazine from January, 1939, to September, 1939, were presented by the chapter to be bound and placed on file in the library.

BABY SANDRA HAS BIRTHDAY PARTY

Little Miss Sandra Hunter celebrated her second birthday anniversary Friday with a party at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Paul Hunter, 1405 Avenue Sorolla. | Huge and small decorations built around a cake bearing two candles; also favors for the guests. Feature of the party was the making of a record in which all the guests saluted the honor guest. | Present were Jaymes Homer Dickson, Patricia and Buddy Bassett of Newbury, S. C., June Chandler and Norman Raymond and their mothers.

GOING NORTH

Mr. and Mrs. William T .Mixson will leave today for about three weeks' stay in Waynesville, N. C. They will be accompanied by Mrs. Mixson's mother, Mrs. J. A. Currell, and sister, Miss Lillie Currell, as far as Albany, Ga. Mrs. Currell and Miss Currell are returning home after having been the Mixsons' house guests for five weeks. | Miss Jean Mixson, at Camp Burgess Glenn, and W. T., Jr. (Mickey), senior counsellor at Laughing Own Camp, will return with their parents.

Keeping Families Together Chief Aim of Children's Service Bureau

At the offices of Dade County Community Chest, a few mornings ago, Mrs. Thomas P. Caldwell, 922 Avenue Castile, in discussing the policies of the Children's Service Bureau, of which she is president, stated: "We are especially interested in younger children where preventive measures may develop self-reliance and individual characteristics which may enable youngsters to take their rightful places in homes, school and neighborhood. | The monthly service report to the Dade County Community Chest, which finances the Children's Service Bureau, states that 162 children have been given assistance by them in a period of four weeks just past. Of these 92 cases were for housekeeper aid. Miss Irene Lamkin, executive director of the bureau, stated: "Our staff has been very much interested in a family of seven children for whom we have been responsible for three years. The mother died and the children were distributed about among relatives. They were made to feel in the way, their school work suffered, and they were all most miserable. After an investigation, we decided to gather the little flock together and find a housekeeper who could assist the father in taking care of his children. He was a laborer, unable to carry the entire load by himself. | Mrs. Caldwell's closing statement in the interview was: "The greatest satisfaction comes to the Children's Service Bureau in watching an entire family put on its feet with each child dealt with according to its individual needs for the strengthening of the family, which is the strength of our American life."

HURSTS RETURNING FOM CALIFORNIA

Mr. and Mrs. George Hurst and children, Sue and George, will be returning home from an extended trip West about the eighth of August. | Andrew Houston, Mr. Hurst's associate in business, received a wire from the Hursts Monday stating that the Hursts, had been through the studios in Hollywood-will have more to tell. The travelers visited Yellowstone on the way out and will visit Carlsbad Caverns on the return.

SATURDAY'S DANCE TO BE REPEATED

So successful was the "all out comfort" dance Saturday night at the Country Club of Coral Gables, that another is in the making to take place the last Saturday in August.

MISS MATTOCKS WILL HAVE FINAL MEETING

Miss Millicent Mattocks, 511 Avenue Cadima, will be hostess for the final summer meeting of the A. A. U. W. on August 25 at her home. | This will be a general meeting of all groups and activities will be discontinued until that time. | Guests at Monday's session at the home of Mrs. John E. Burks included Mrs. Mary Curtiss Snell, Nashville, Tenn., and Mrs. B. P. Sheehan from Alabama.

By Plane

Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Carrero, 6929 Avenue Mindello, will leave Tuesday via Pan American Airways for Havana, then on to Mexico City. Later they may possibly visit in Ohio.

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Allen Browns Named Chairmen Of First Fall Party

Mr. and Mrs. J. Allen Brown have been named chairmen for the gala first fall party at the Miami Biltmore Country Club, which will take place September sixth. | This first fall reunion party is held later this year than usual. Labor Day or, as is the case this year, the first of September comes in on Monday; that makes Labor Day the first Many members will take advantage of the long week end holiday, Friday through Monday and go away or, if away, will stay on. | The party planned for the sixth will be an all-day affair, with sports events in the daytime, topped off by a picnic lunch. | Dancing for the teen age and grownups will take place in the evening preceded by dinner.

For August

Leaving today to spend the month of August, are Mrs. Earl DeNoon and children, Joan and David. They will go first to Mountain Lakes, N. J., for two weeks, then to Vincent's Ranch in North Carolina for the balance of the month.

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