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by HELEN REYNOLDS Thanksgiving day was spent by these Gabelites in the good old fashioned way —with relatives. Mrs. George F. MacNichol of 2715 Cordova, pictured here (Murnor photo) with her husband Mr. MacNichol motored to Everglades City to eat wild turkey with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George MacNichol. The MacNichols have only just moved into their new home—are busy building an out door grille in the garden. * * * Mr. and Mrs. H. B. McDonald, Jr., 1818 Granada Boulevard entertained her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. James D. Shields of 2123 Granada Boulevard. The Shields of Chatham, N. Y., have spent many former seasons in this area, just purchased their new home for a permanent winter residence. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Ralph H. Ferrell, 932 Avenue Tendilla had as guests, Mrs. Ferrell's sister, Mrs. Harry C. Willingham and two children, Sara and Harris, Jr., of St. Petersburg. * * * Mrs. Charles T. Flynn has reopened her home at 2108 Country Club Prado after a summer in the Carolinas and the past two months in New York. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Casey, who recently purchased the residence at 919 Avenue Escobar are former New York and Coral Gables as the ideal place to live, after many years of travel-looking. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Frank Martin-Vogue and little "Marty" hope there will be no more moving for them. In about one month's time they sold their former home, moved temporarily to 3508 Anderson Road, then to the new one at 731 Avenue Aledo. * * * Mrs. Whiting Paine, spending the summer in Washington, D. C., returned to the Shoreham Hotel, Nov. 8 after a three week visit in Flint, Mich., Cleveland and Norwalk. Accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. John L. Hamilton, (Patricia Paine) of Washington, she will spend this week end in New York City. They will return Tuesday. While in New York she will meet Mr. and Mrs. George St. abroad the clipper. Mrs. Strobridge was a guest of Mrs. Paine's last season. * * * Miss Mildred Kennedy, director of Ken-Castle school gave the 38 children from 2 1/2 to 11 years, in her school an old fashioned Thanksgiving party during the daily routine Wednesday. Due to the fact that corn stalks and pumpkins are rather in the abstract in Coral Gables, Miss Kennedy's mother sends down from their farm place in Savanah, Ga., boxes of the harvest home stuff, corn stalks, rice, cotton and this year a quantity of beautiful autumn leaves. The children, incidently made their own gingerbread "cooky-men", turkeys out of potatoes and in general had fun. * * * Charles J. White of 644 Avenue Altara has recently bought a large cabin cruiser from which he expects to do a lot of fishing. Returning Tuesday night from a two day jaunt to try out the new craft he will leave next week accompanied by Capt. "Jimmy" and a group of Palm Beach men for a week's fishing among the keys. The new boat has been named the "Chabrancha", a combination of the entire first names of the White family. Charles—Bradford—Ann—Charles. * * * Mrs. James Denny Thompson, Washington, Pa., left Tuesday for St. Petersburg after spending three weeks visiting her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. James B. Moore, 312 Avenue Sarto. Mrs. Thompson will visit relatives and friends there before returning home. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stark of Goffstown, N. H., arrived Wednesday to spend the season with Mrs. Stark's sister, Mrs. Martha L. Murray, of 909 Avenue Algaringo. Mrs. Murray arrived about a month ago to reopen her home after a summer in New Hampshire. She was accompanied by Mrs. John R. Bartlett of Massachusetts who will be her house guest for the season. * * * Mrs. H. M. Webster and Mrs. Harry Pearson of Chicago, Ill., have taken an apartment at the Venetia for the season. * * * Also guests at the Venetia for several weeks are Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Butman of Westford, Mass. * * * Mrs. John T. Rowe has as her guest her son Clark Rowe on a 15 day furlough from Ft. Crockett, Texas. Mrs. Rowe recently returned from six weeks visit in Houston, after spending the summer at Highlands, N. C. * * * Ralph Engle, Jr., down from University of Florida is spending Thanksgiving with his parents Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Engle of Columbus Boulevard. * * * Miss Betty Oehler was hostess for the formal initiation of the new members of the Daniades Club Wednesday evening at her home, 3116 Alhambra Circle. Punch and cake was served following the candle light service. * * * Junior Leaguers are looking forward to the next in a series of plays being sponsored by the Miami Children's Theatre, Inc., in which they are deeply interested. The new play, a musical, 'The Adventures of Marco Polo", will be presented at 9:30 on Tuesday, Dec. 2 and 3 at the Miami Beach High school, and the Miami Senior High school. The senior high school was chosen for its close proximity to Coral Gables for both matinees at 2:30 p.m. on the second and third. School buses will take the children. The play, written and directed by Saul Lancourt with dances by Ruth St. Denis, has a professional cast direct from New York

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LEGAL NOTICE

To Whom It May Concern: You will please take notice that the undersigned will, on or about November 21st, 1941, register with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Dade County, the name "Peerless Awning Co.," as required by Chapter 20983, Acts of Florida, 1941. R. J. Wescott, doing business as "Peerless Awning Co.," 2333 LeJeune Road, Coral Gables, Florida. Oct. 21, Nov 7, 14, 21, 1941.

LEGAL NOTICE

To Whom It May Concern: You will please take notice that the undersigned will, on or about November 28, 1941, register with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Dade County, the name "Aragon Lunch Room," as required by Chapter 20983, Acts of Florida, 1941. Harry Rosenberg, doing business as "Aragon Lunch Room," 220-B Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida.

Mrs. John Murrell Will Address Woman's Club Monday On Defense

The regular program and tea of the Coral Gables Woman's Club will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday in the club house. Mrs. Louie E. Sanford, American Citizens and defense chairman will present the program. Mrs. John Murrell, wellknown Miami lawyer and author of "Law for Ladies", member of the defense council, women's division of Miami, will speak on "What can you and I do to help Defense". Mrs. Clyde Higgins, music chairman of the club will present the White Temple trio composed of Mrs. Guy Christie, violin; Mr. Christie, clarinet; and Mrs. Higgins, piano. New members being welcomed into the club at this meeting will be, Mrs. J. A. Bliss, Mrs. Morgan E. Jones, Mrs. J. E. Watters, Mrs. Gladys H. Young, Mrs. A. E. Metts and Mrs. George S. Coffin. Following the meeting tea will be served by Mrs. E. R. Padgett, chairman of hospitality and Mrs. E. H. Huguelet, co-chairman and members of their committee.

Presbyterian Women Announce Annual Dinner-Bazaar and Sale

The annual Christmas Bazaar and dinners of the Woman's association of the First Presbyterian Church will take place December 3rd. Turkey Dinners, 5 and 5 in the parish house. The Thursday beginning at 5:30 a chicken course dinner will be served and on Friday chicken beef English dinner will be the feature. The dinners are priced at 65 cents and will include everything. Tea and light refreshments will be served in the patio by both afternoons. The bazaar will be presented in a different manner this year. Booths under construction of the older boys and men of the church will be erected to typify the various contents. One will offer kitchen and bathroom accessories; one will be devoted to table appointments; one to practical Christmas gifts; children's and baby things; fresh home made cakes, pies, fruitcakes and candies. An unusual diversion will be the two foreign booths, one devoted entirely to Mexican novelties and one to the products of the beautiful hand work of the Philipine natives. Plants and flowers, annuals in flats and unusually planted perennials will be on display and for sale.

Miss Yvonne de Lago Will Wed Frederick L. Haines, Jr., Dec. 3

Mrs. Teresita de Lago is announcing today plans for her wedding Dec 3 to Frederick Louis Haines, Jr. The ceremony will take place at 5:30 p. m. at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church with the Rev. William Barnes officiating. Carroll Ely will preside at the organ and Ethelyn Ayers and Ronald Thebold will sing a group of nuptial songs. Mrs. W. L. Duncan, Jr., will be matron of honor for her sister Miss DeLago. Bridesmaids will be Miss Gertrude Adams, Miss Jean Zalanka, Miss Dorothy Lowe, cousin of the bride to be and Miss Constance Scherr. Lenora Myers and Leslie Ann Mayer will be flower girls. Joseph Henry will be best man for Mr. Haines and ushers will be Walter Gallentine, Wayne Anderson, Robert Miller, W. L. Duncan, Jr., and G. W. Sanchez, of Live Oak, a brother of Miss De Lago. A reception will follow the wedding at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benito Garcia de Lago, 420 Avenue Sarto. The bride will be Miss Olive Haines, sister of the bridegroom to be, Mrs. John Boyer, a cousin, and Mrs. G. W. Sanchez. Miss de Lago came to Coral Gables three years ago with her parents from Live Oak where she was born. She was graduated from Ponce de Leon High school and attended the University of Miami. Mr. Haines, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Haines, 415 Avenue Sarto, came to Coral Gables 14 years ago. He attended Ponce de Leon High school and is in the employ of the Florida Power and Light Company.

LEGAL NOTICE

To Whom It May Concern: You will please take notice that the undersigned will, on or about December 20, 1941, register with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Dade County, the name "Mannie's Delicatessen," as required by Chapter 20983, Acts of Florida 1941. Emanuel Holzbauer, doing business as "Mannie's Delicatessen," 232 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, Florida. Nov. 14, 21, 28, Dec. 5, 1941.

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Mrs. Walter Pierce Will Present P.-T. A. Program

Mrs. Walter M. Pierce, program chairman for the December meeting of the Ponce de Leon P.-T. A. will present the program following the theme, "Streamlining the Character" at 3:15 Wednesday in the Little Theatre. Mrs. Pierce will lead a panel discussion of a proposed social code for the students. In this she will be assisted by representatives of the student council, the Hi-Y students, the Girl Reserves, mothers of daughters, mothers of sons and the deans. Mrs. A. Beverly Kelly, musical chairman will present Mrs. Phil Kelleher who will sing, "Ye Old Refrain" by Kriestler and "Lilacs", by Rachmaninoff. Mrs. Farks (Vance) will accompany. Mrs. McGregor Smith will report the Thanksgiving baskets distributed by the welfare committee, of which she is chairman.

Sigma Alpha Iota Honors Province President

The alumnae chapter, Sigma Alpha Iota, national music fraternity for women will honor its province president, Mrs. Paul Bryan of Atlanta, today with a luncheon at the Green Lantern tea room. The luncheon will take place at 12:30 p. m. followed by a business meeting.

MISSIONARY TELLS ABOUT CHINA

Mrs. Paul R. Winn, young wife of Paul R. Winn, Presbyterian Missionary in Soochow, China addressed the adult congregation of the First Presbyterian Church at the 11 o'clock Sunday service, also at Monday night's dinner meeting in the parish house. Mrs. Winn's graphic description of life in war torn China was revealing and interesting. While here she is the guest of Mrs. C. B. McAlister.

Mrs. F. J. Ravlin To Chairman Large Benefit

Mrs. F. J. Ravlin will be general chairman of the card and games party, the Cocolplum Woman's Club will give Dec. 3 at the club. Christmas decorations, poinsettias will be featured. Prizes for both table and door will be awarded. The entire proceeds of the party will bedonated to the South Florida Crippled Children's Hospital building fund. Mrs. Ravlin will be assisted by Mrs. J. J. Miller, Mrs. L. E. Koeber, Mrs. H. W. Dorn, Mrs. Robert Dorn, Mrs. V. E. Lisfeller and Mrs. Walter England.

Garden Club Plans Annual Open House

The Coral Gables Garden Club will hold its annual tea and open house, the afternoon of December 19 at the Woman's Club. This party will take the place of the annual Christmas Tea, however Christmas table arrangements will be on display, on the nineteenth. At this time A. C. Splinter will give a talk on bulb gardens. At the regular garden club meeting Monday, at the home of the president, Mrs. Charles Fuchs, it was voted to make Mrs. W. R. Sanders an honorary member. Mrs. Sanders is chairman of the garden centers of the State Federation of Garden Clubs, also chairman of the Simpson Memorial Garden Center in Miami. The club also voted $50.00 towards furnishings for the Simpson Memorial Garden Center. W. F. Thieridson spoke on conservation.

AUTHOR VISITS MRS. SUDLOW

Mrs. W. G. Oglevee of Rock Island, Ill., is expected this week from St. Petersburg for a two day visit with Mrs. H. E. Sudlow, 2952 S. W. 38th Court. Mrs. Oglevee, author of several books and one hymnal for children is a former editor of Children's Helps, Presbyterian Sunday School leaflet. She now edits "Beginner Teacher". Mrs. Oglevee is accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Charles Boehme of Iowa.

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Miss Virginia Witters Becomes Bride of Sergeant W. T. Ellington

Miss Virginia Witters, daughter of Mrs. Laura G. Witters of Coral Gables, became the bride of William Thomas Ellington, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ellington of Coral Park, last night in an impressive ceremony at the Methodist church. Dr. W. H. McMaster of the University of Miami faculty officiated. Given in marriage by her brother, Lieut. Arthur Witters, who came down from Camp Blanding for the nuptials, the bride was lovely in white duchess satin made with a long train. The bodice scalloped at the high neckline, had long pointed at the wrist sleeves and a long scalloped torso. Tiny self covered buttons finished the back closing. A fingertip length veil of net with face panel was worn by the bride and she carried white chrysanthemums. Mrs. A. James Hickland, sister of the bride was matron of honor. Her gown of fushia taffeta was made with the new long torso and long full skirt. Tiny buttons outlined the back closing from neck to hip line. A bow of the same material was in her hair and she carried an arm bouquet of rust chrysanthemums. Mrs. Charles G. Mitchell and Miss Beth Ann Cushman were brides maids. Their gowns were made exactly like the matron's; Mrs. Mitchell's of gold and Miss Cushman's of green taffeta. They wore matching hair bows and carried rust chrysanthemums. Prentis Peabody was best man for Mr. Ellington and Robert Heil and Mr. Hickland were ushers. Mrs. Witters, mother of the bride wore mid-night blue velvet small flower hat. A reception followed at the home. Mrs. Ethel Adamson and Mrs. Ethel Wilson assisted. Miss Martha Van Brunt had charge of the bride's book. For travel, Mrs. Ellington wore pale yellow wool suit with dark brown accessories. This quite matched the soldier trappings of her husband who is stationed at Camp Blanding. The bride was graduated from the University of Miami where she was a Sigma Kappa.

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ANNOUNCING THE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Editions December 12th & 19th

Coral Gables merchants are making plans for the biggest Christmas Coral Gables has ever experienced. With gift buying already under way, business people are busy preparing for the CORAL GABLES CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL which will attract thousands from all over the area. Not only will the city district be decorated with over 2 miles of Christmas lights and holly garlands, but a complete musical program has been arranged which will fill the air with Christmas music. Every musical organization in the city will take part. As The Riviera's part in this festival, we are now working on two special Christmas Festival Editions which will be published on December 12th and 19th. Not only will these newspapers tell the complete story of the Christmas program in Coral Gables, but they will serve as a complete shopping guide to the community—crammed full with gift ideas that can be purchased RIGHT HERE in CORAL GABLES and vicinity. WATCH FOR THEM THE CORAL GABLES RIVIERA 306 Coral Way Phone: 4-1634

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