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by HELEN REYNOLDS People who live in the suburbs of London have long ago turned their flower gardens into the kitchen variety and now brag about the sizes of their cabbage heads, as they formerly did their roses. Among the first Coral Gableites to start a 'war' garden are the Howard M. Weenicks, of 714 San Antonio Drive. The Weenicks outdoor fireplace and grill and pretty flower garden have long been their pride and joy; however with the quality and quantity of vegetables getting more and more on the "down" side they decided to be independent. However, building a vegetable garden has been no mere dashing out the back door with hoe and shovel and a few seeds for Mrs. Weenick. She had many a conference with the dirt farmers, the ubiguitous Fleda Hughes of Miami, and from these conferences she learned that their 60 foot plot must first be saturated with an "I.S.B." solution (to discourage weeds and root knot) then put into good condition with compost. Rows 12 feet long and three feet wide were planted with corn, onions, beets, sweet peppers, garden lettuce, two kinds of peas, beans, parsley, radishes, okra and even culiflower, that hardest of all vegetables to grow. Mrs. Weenick had a taste of growing her own vegetables this summer, in the Georgia mountains, where with her young son, Mike and her mother, Mrs. Walter Kehoe she spent the summer in the country near Chattanooga. There the indomitable Mrs. Weenick canned 260 pints of luscious fresh green vegetables. Imagine buying butter beans at 20 cents a gallon, the string variety at 15 cents a gal. Those long summer days wereput to good use and the Wennicks may look a probable "old man food shortage" in the face this winter with never a shudder, for on their shelves repose those 260 pints which include vegetable soup mixtures, 50 glasses of jelly, pickles, pickled peaches and the like. * * * Another thrifty Gableite is Mrs. Charles J. White of 644 Avenue Altara who canned 268 quarts, mind you, quarts of food, including chicken, asparagus, 45 of lima beans, string beans, corn, tomatoes, chilisauce at their farm place on the eastern shore of Maryland. About half of the quantity, the Whites leave at the farm, against their return early in the spring, and before garden stuff is ready. * * * Newcomers to Coral Gables and boosters already are Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Cribben who have purchased the new residence at 836 Avenue Palermo for their permanent home. The Cribben's came here from Oak Park, Ill. and chose Coral Gables "because it's just as nice as Oak Park". Their son is a student at Miami High School and their two young daughters are in the Coral Gables Elementary School. They'll be members of the Country Club, Mr. Cribben is an Optimist with the Gables group and Mrs. Cribben is a member of the Elementary parent-teacher group. * * * Mrs. Beryl Chapman and her daughter Mrs. Patrick J. Cesarano spent their first season, this past summer in the Carolina mountains, they always went to the Alleghenys, and were so delighted, that they plan to build a cottage, the choice Balsam, N. C. But, Mrs. Chapman believes before deciding definitely, she'll take a look-see at the landscape when the leaves are off the trees. . . . Miss Margaret Robertson and her brother, John Robertson have arrived from North Plymouth, Mass., to open their winter home at 335 Avenue Sarto, which they bought last season. * * * The Miami Biltmore Country Club's nineteenth hole, tee number one and the caddy box looked like the middle of the season Tuesday as golfers and bridge players alike watched the Colonnade Studios, Inc., in action shooting scenes with Grant Withers, Toby Wing and others for their forthcoming picture, "Meet Come the Marines". In between looks, Mrs. Mazie Taylor won first prize in the regular weekly bridge tournament, at which four tables were in play. Mrs. C. B. Terwilleger won second. Mrs. Clarence E. Stern and Mrs. Bradley C. Oliver were playing their first game since returning from the mountains. * * * W. H. McCormick, formerly of 528 Avenue Navarre is in Coronado, Calif., where he has been made a captain in the United States Marine Corps, Quartermaster office at Camp Elliot. Capt. McCormick's family joined him this week and they write, they know they'll never prefer the California climate to that of South Florida. * * * Members of the Coral Gables Junior Woman's Club have decided to hold a sort of open house at the San Sebastian Barracks every Wednesday evening, providing informal entertainment for the pleasure of the American and British cadets stationed there. Mrs. H. G. Lesley is chairman of the committee arranging the parties with the help of Mrs. A. H. Koch of the University staff. * * * Mr and Mrs. G C. Angerman, 1020 Alhambra Circle have returned after a summer in Chicago, White Lake, Michigan and Columbus, Ohio. Yesterday Mrs. Angerman complimented a group of friends at luncheon including, Mrs. Glenn James, Mrs. J. A. Conklin, Mrs. John Facks, Mrs. D. J .McConnell and Mrs. Frank Johnson. * * * Attractive newcomers to Coral Gables are Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Webb who have taken an apartment at Ten-Ten Douglas Road, built recently by Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Cesarano. The Webbs came here from Baltimore, he is an engineer stationed at Opa-Locka Flying Field. Mrs. Webb is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. . . . Mrs. Lydia Bailey of Phelps, N. Y., is the house guest of Dr. and Mrs. C. Kenneth Cole, 3801 Durango street.

Book Week To Be Held Wednesday

Wednesday, the 5th is designated as Public Library Day in Coral Gables, in cooperation with Book Week, being celebrated all over the nation, Nov. 2 to 8. "Forward with Books" is the 1941 slogan. The Coral Gables library will interpret the theme with a special display of Children's books, a virtual galaxy of stars in the book world. There will be books for the tiny tots as well as the adolescents. Wednesday, the staff of the library will stand ready to serve the interests of residents and visitors as, at all times. The day has been set aside for old and young to come and enjoy their public library and get acquainted. Special book week bookmarks will be presented to the children and a 20-page pamphlet entitled "Gifts for Children's Bookshelves" will be given to parents and teachers.

Annual Tea To Be Held Sunday

Mrs. Alice R. Lanni will be hostess for the members of the Coral Gables Business and Professional Women's annual fall tea Sunday afternoon between the hours of three and five o'clock. The attractive Lanni residence situated at 3595 Ingraham High way will be decorated with the club colors, Hibiscus Red and White. Receiving with the hostess, will be the club president, Mrs. Gladys Becker, and past presidents, Mrs. Celia Smith, Miss Nina Manning, Miss Loretta Stovks, Miss Edythe Harrison and Mrs. Winifred Schaeffer. Presiding at the tea urns and assisting in the dining room will be Miss Mary Schuster, Miss Gladys McCall, Miss Marguerite Moyer and Miss Lois Culpepper.

Dr. Williams Will Address Ponce P.-T. A.

Dr. Russ Williams will address the first evening meeting of the Ponce de Leon High school P.-T.A. at 8 p. m. Wednesday in the auditorium. His subject will be "Streamlining the Character of Youth for Defense Physically and Mentally". At this meeting fathers will be special guests. Another feature to be presented will be the presentation of the "Quarterback Rookie Club". Vocal selections will be given by Douglas Brenner, young baritone, student in the University of Miami and pupil of Mrs. Sarah Folwell, who will accompany him. The 1941-42 year book will be distributed at this meeting.

Elementary P.-T. A. Will Meet Tuesday Evening

Mrs. Frank N. Holley, Jr. first vice-president will preside at the next Coral Gables Elementary P.-T.A. meeting in place of Mrs J. A. Wright, Jr. who will be in Tampa attending the State P.-T.A. meeting. The meeting will be at 8 p. m. Tuesday in the auditorium of the school. The seventh and eighth grades will present a play, "Volumes of Adventure", under the direction of Miss Nan Watson. The White Temple Trio composed of Mrs. Clyde Higgins and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Christie will play a group of selections including the violin, clarinet and piano. Refreshments, consisting of donuts and coffee with Mrs. D. R. Smith and Mrs. J. F. Johnson acting as hostesses, will be served following the meeting in the cafeteria.

KINGS DAUGHTERS TO MEET WEDNESDAY

The first fall meeting of the International Order of Kings Laughters and Sons will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday at the home of Mrs. C. W. Bainbridge, 516 Avenue Navarre. Mrs. John Zimmerman president of the Greater Miami Circle, who has just returned from a summer spent in the mountains of North Carolina, New York visiting King Daughters are expected to be present. All cordially invited to attend.

TO ATTEND P.-T.A. AT TAMPA

Mrs J A. Wright, Jr. president of the Elementary P.-T.A. accompanied by Mrs. N. R. Farwell and Mrs. Henry Dunn will leave Tuesday for Tampa to attend the State P.-T.A. meeting Wednesday and Thursday.

HORTICURLAR CIRCLE TO MEET

Circle of the South Florida Garden Club will hold a meeting at 10 a. m.Wednesday at the home of Mrs. George Batcheller, Sunset Drive. Mrs. Arthur Higgins will be the speaker. There will be a cover dish luncheon.

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Parke-Hopkins Wedding Vows Given in Beautiful Home Ceremony

—A. Derby Pilkington Photo Mrs. S. Duffield Hopkins, Jr. Simplicity marked the service late Tuesday afternoon, that united Miss Nina E .Parke and S. Duffield Hopkins, Jr., in marriage. The drawing room of the brides parent's home, Dr. and Mrs. William E. Parke, 5637 La Gorce Avenue, Miami Beach, was decorated with palms and white blossoms for the wedding. The vows were read by Dr. R .Wiley Scott of the Miami Beach Community Church before a small group of family members and out-of-town guests. Miss Marjorie Dawson played the nuptial music. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an ex-quisite ivory silk brocade period gown. The tight bodice was cut with sweetheart neckline, three quarter length sleeves and pointed hipline over a full floor length skirt. Tiny pearl buttons fastened the bodice and old rose pointe lace finished the edge of the bodice. More of the heirloom lace fashioned the shoulder length veil and a fan shaped bouquet of gardenias was carried by the bride. Mrs. Parke, mother of the bride wore gray lace and small powder blue hat, trimmed underneath with pale pink velvet flowers. Immediately following the bridal dinner Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins, Jr., left for a short trip abroad and will reside in Mr. Hopkins' home at 1403 North Greenway Drive. The bride attended the Gardner School and was graduated from the Agnes Scott College in New York. She has been coming to Miami Beach for the past four years where her parents have been winter residents since 1920 coming here from Philadelphia. Mr .Hopkins, Jr., attended the Germantown Friends (Quaker) Preparatory School and was graduated from the Drexel Institute of Banking in Philadel-

Coral Gables Woman's Club Will Open Year's Program Monday

Opening tea and reception of the Coral Gables Woman's Club will take place at 3:30 p. m. Monday preceded by an important board meeting at 2:30. Mrs. Charles J. Susong, president will preside at the head of the receiving line composed of all officers of the club, state and Dade County Federation officers and Mrs. Dana McLendon, president of the junior department of the club. Following the reception Mrs. Susong will bring greetings to the members and their guests. Mrs .Clyde Higgins, music chairman will present a program of music including Fred Reibel, baritone; Wittold and Jan Turkiewicz, talented pianist and violinist, 11 and 12 year old Polish refugees living in Miami and Mrs. Higgins, soprano. Mrs. Margaret Phelan, club accompanist will accompany the artists. Mrs. Charles Weber will have charge of the decorations and Mrs. L. H. Huguelet and Mrs. J .H. Pickett, hospitality chairmen will have charge of the tea.

Louis Hax Smiths Announce Marie Louise's Betrothal

Mr and Mrs. Louis Hax Smith announce the engagement of their daughter, Marie Louise to Dr. Leonidas Washington Dowlen, lieutenant in the United States Navy Reserves, stationed at Opa Locka. Miss Smith divides her time between St. Joseph, Mo., where her parents have their summer home and Coral Gables where her parents winter at 2220 Country Club Prado. She attended Rollins College, is a Kappa Kappa Gamma and a member of the St. Joseph Junior League. Dr. Dowlen son of Mrs. Otto Shelley Dowlen attended Duncan Preparatory school, Nashville; Vanderbilt College and was graduated from the University of Tennessee, medical school. He spent his internship at Jackson Memorial Hospital and has been assistant to Dr. Walter C. Jones, Jr. until his call to the Navy. He is a member of Phi Delta Theta social fraternity and Phi Chi medical fraternity and is a member of the Batchelor's club. The wedding will take place at 7:30 p. m. Nov. 18 at St. Stephen's church with the Rev. Dr. Barnes officiating.

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