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FRIDAY, JAN. 2, 1942 THE CORAL GABLES RIVIERA PAGE 3

Gablesgrams

by HELEN REYNOLDS Mrs. John P. Martin of 1001 Hardee Road left Saturday to spend New Years with her parents, Senator and Mrs. James H. Hughes of Dover, Delaware. Mrs. Hughes, pictured here was a recent guest of the Martins, leaving just in time to spend Christmas with her distinguished husband, the senior senator from Delaware. Mrs. Martin will visit her parents in their Washington home, to which Sen. and Mrs. Hughes are moving today. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Granville Leitch gave their annual Christmas party the day after Christmas. In the receiving line with the gracious Mrs. Leitch was Mrs. L. A. Oates, wife of the British consul to Miami. Mrs. Albert H. Gleason greeted guests at the door. Mrs. S. Earle Griffen presided at the eggnog bowl. Mrs. Ray Lawless, Mrs. Edith Rowe, Mrs. Thomas Greaves were among the assistants. Miss Audrey Leitch, attractive daughter of the hosts was hostess to a large group of the younger set including many men in uniform, seen strolling about the terraces and gardens. * * * A special stateroom for their blind cocker spaniel "Dusty" so that he might be happy on his first boat trip home, was the thoughtful deed of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Errington, pictured on left. The Erringtons of Manhasset, Long Island, were the guests of his sister, Mrs. Jean Jaster of 831 Monterey Street, drove their car to Jacksonville, embarking there on the last boat north in time to spend Christmas with their son Bobby, home from college for the holidays. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Parson of 839 Avenue Catalonia, entertained Wednesday at their annual New Year's open house. Also holding open house for their many friends after the Orange Bowl game yesterday were Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Gould of 1113 Alberca Avenue. * * * Best holiday gift Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bailey had this Christmas was their son, Lieut. Sam H. Bailey, Jr., stationed at Ft. Jackson, S. Carolina. Mrs. Bailey, pictured at right, has been planning entertainment for her many house guests, arriving this week for the Orange Bowl Game. Her brother, R. R. Asbury and three sons, Reed, Charles, and Bobbie, all of Hamilton, O., and Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Crawford, and their three children, Kitty, Ann, and Charles, Jr., of Lexington, Ga. * * * Little sleds with "celophane" blankets were pretty favors at the luncheon given by the staff in the Pankey Clinic Christmas eve at the Country Club of Coral Gables. Miss Georgia Mae Pankey was also honored, for it was her birthday anniversary. A Christmas tree bedecked the Red Room, scene of the party and a huge cake centered the table trimmed with Christmas greens and reds. Present were Dr. L. D. Pankey, Mr. Roy Bovard, Dr. S. Hill Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Williamson, Miss Mary Fischer, Miss Evelyn Macvay, Mrs. T. H. Lowry and Miss Rose Horne. (Pictures in this Column by A. Derby Pilkington Studio.) * * * Mrs. Phillip Dreesbach, one of Coral Gables newest residents, makes a statement about us down here, which we think worth passing on: "The people of Coral Gables reflect the warmth of their climate down here with their hospitality and friendship just as the ones in the North reflect their cold climate and in turn are cold in hospitality." Isn't that pretty? Mrs. Dreesbach, her daughter, Mrs. Edith Rowe and granddaughter, Miss Joyce Rowe, a New York, entertained in a tea honoring their sister, Miss Elizabeth Roberts of Handfield, N. J., Sunday afternoon, day afternoon to greet them in their new home, 3515 Durango Street. Mrs. Alfred Ellsworth Betts combined house warming and a tea honoring her sister, Miss Elizabeth Roberts of Handfield, N. J., Sunday afternoon, entertaining in her new home in Schepley Park, to which she and Mr. Betts have just moved. * * * Hugh Miller of Indianapolis, Ind., arrived Sunday just in time to be introduced to the guests of the members of the Theatre of the Fifteen, who entertained at cocktails late in the afternoon. Mr. Miller, appearing in the current, "The Male Animal", will be stage manager. He was formerly with the Civic Theatre of Indianapolis.

Mrs. Phillips to Preside at Pen Women Meeting Today

Marie Tello Phillips, poet-novelist, is chairman of the home meeting of the National League of American Pen Women to be held at 3 P. M. today at the home of Mrs. Fenn Orletson Stone, Palm Island, Miami Beach. Mrs. R.E Treverton, well loved Miami soprano, will present Franz Josef Bolinger, tenor, and Mrs. Walker Gibson, contralto. He will sing a group of waltz songs by Mrs. Phillips entitled "When Evening Comes," "Only Tonight," and "Lonely Homing, All Alone." Mrs. Gibson will sing a group of sacred songs by Mrs. Phillips entitled: "He Is Risen," ""Send to Help," "Homeward," and "Watch With Me." Mrs. Treverton at the piano. The songs were written by Mrs. Phillips this year. Miami, Pittsburgh and Cleveland musicians, singers and their pupils are enthusiastic about them and have been using them for their programs, including services and radio. A great many of Mrs. Phillips' lyrics have been set to music, including Mana Zucca's arrangement of "Your Guest" and Elmo Russ' "Lullaby," but these are the first of Mrs. Phillips' own melodies. Mrs. Charles J. Dougherty, president; Mrs. John T. Macdonald, Mrs. Ire J. Gore and Mrs. Phillips will preside at the urns at the tea following the program.

Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Stebbins Wed Here; Will Live in Lansing

Following a short wedding trip to Key West, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rowland Stebbins are on their way to Lansing, Mich., where they will reside. The wedding of the former Miss Virginia Elizabeth Buckner and Mr. Stebbins took place at 10:30 A. M. Saturday, December 27th, at the Congregational Church. The Rev. Earl Stackman officiated. Mrs. Otto Singer presided at the organ and played the traditional wedding marches and two nuptial numbers, "O Promise Me" and "I Love You," by Grieg. Immediately after the ceremony, witnessed by members of the families and a few close friends, a wedding breakfast took place at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Stebbins, 915 Avenue Castile. For her wedding the bride chose a costume of cadet blue wool with plastrons of grey Persian lamb, matching brown python shoes and bag, matching brown velvet turban, with chou of feathers and an orchid corsage completed her outfit. The bride, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Buckles of Bristol, Virginia-Tennessee, is a graduate of the University of North Carolina and for the past three years has been director of church music of the Richard J. Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem, N. C. Mr. Stebbins attended Dartmouth College and graduated from the University of Michigan. He is a prominent realtor in Lansing.

Housekeepers Club Meets Today

Mrs. E. L. Gutteridge, president of the Housekeepers Club, will preside over the business meeting at 2 P. M. today in the clubhouse. The program, at 3 P. M., will follow the year's theme, "World Civilization Is Threatened." In this trend what is our Legislature doing? Senator Ernest R. Graham will be the speaker. Music will be by Dudley Nall, tenor, and Louise Jones, violinist, from the Light House for the Blind. There also will be an exhibit of the Seeing Eye Dog. Mrs. Lida B. White, chairman of the welfare department, will give a report. Hostesses for the day include Mrs. C. H. Poore, Mrs. William Helfand and Mrs. Arthur Ives. The Housekeepers Club announces a tea to be held at 3:30 P. M. Wednesday in Burdine's Tea Room through the courtesy of Burdine's Club members and their guests, who will enjoy a beautiful style show exhibit and descriptive talk. Mrs. George Bliss Wells, 4-4253, is taking reservations, for a limited number of persons. Accommodations are limited.

Pi Beta Phi Honors Pledges At Luncheon

Pledges of Pi Beta Phi, home for the holidays from Florida State College for Women, were guests at a luncheon Tuesday in the upstairs dining room of the Seven Seas Restaurant. Honored were Miss Frances Robinson, Miss Suzanne Beverly from Coral Gables; Miss Carolyn Gorton of Syracuse University; and Miss Anita Kills from University of North Carolina. Active members who attended included Miss Ruth Belle Kilsbys, Miss Louise defarnette, Miss Beth Mitchell, Miss Sue Benning, Miss Elizabeth Giersch, all of Coral Gables. Out-of-town guests were Miss Dorothy Mitchell and Mrs. Guy Kiley of Sanford; Miss Carolyn Palmer of Syracuse; Mrs. Stowell C. Stebbins and Mrs. Arthur Stebbins of Lansing, Mich., all winter residents of Coral Gables.

Lieut. Garris, Jr., Marries Georgia Girl Christmas Eve in Macon

Coming as a complete surprise to his many Coral Gables friends, is the announcement of the marriage of Lieut. Milton Berry Garris, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Garris of 1812 Country Club Prado and Miss Estelle Richardson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Richardson of Elberton, Ga. There was no wedding due to the war department's edict of "no leaves". Lieut. Garris, Jr., and his bride are residing at 805 Orange Street in Macon, Ga., where the Lieutenant is stationed at Camp Wheeler. The junior Mrs. Garris completed her studies at the University of Georgia. Lieut. Garris, Jr., has lived in Coral Gables almost all of his life having come here with his parents when a year old. He is a graduate of the Citadel, Charleston, S. C., where he received his commission a year ago.

Coral Gables Woman's Club Will Hear Talk on Americanism

Regular program and tea of the Coral Gables Woman's Club will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the club. Dr. Ruhl Williams will be the guests speaker. He will talk on "Americanism". Mrs. Clyde Higgins, program music chairman, will present the White Temple trio composed of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Christy, violin and clarinet, and Mrs. Higgins, piano. Hostesses for the tea following will be Mrs. E. H. Padgett, Mrs. Huguelet, chairman, and members of their committee; Mrs. William T. Sunley, Mrs. George H. Roerig, Mrs. Frank Zimmerman, Mrs. E. G. Dawson, Mrs. Jack Harding and Mrs. John K. Tilton.

ST. THERESA'S GRADS ATTEND BARRY COLLEGE

Five Coral Gables students on Christmas vacations from Barry College, Miami Shores, will return to campus, January 5 to resume their studies. Miss Doris Donovan, 1273 N. E. 95th St., had a double celebration Christmas, her birthday. The Misses Christine and Patricia MacGill, 1028 Obispo Ave., are freshman scholars in the department of English. Both are staff members on "Angelicus", monthly campus newspaper. A graduate of St. Theresa's high school is Miss Mary Margaret LaPointe, now a freshman in the department of business science at the College. She is vice-president of her class. Another St. Theresa graduate is Miss Margaret Waldeck, also a Barry freshman.

Patriotic Note Will Feature Holiday Party

A patriotic note, with an original toast to the flag, to be delivered by the distinguished Commodore William Hawthorne Snyder, will feature the large cocktail-buffet, Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Gleason, will give from 5 until eight o'clock Sunday night at their home, 2817 Columbus Boulevard. The hosts will honor Mrs. Clayton Sedgwick Cooper, writer and lecturer, of Homestead and Blowing Rock, N. C., who formerly lived in Miami Beach. Assistants will be Mrs. George H. Hughes, Mrs. W. Scott Deming, Mrs. J. Haste Turner, Mrs. Emil Kischel, Mrs. William Christie, Mrs. Clark D. Stearns, Mrs. Benjamin F. Yancey, Mrs. John Humphrey Crawford, Mrs. Prescott Grant, Mrs. Herbert Brown, Mrs. Paul Lindblad, Mrs. T. G. Leitch and Mrs. F. Wingfield Webster.

Holiday Guest

Mrs. William Kohler of Yonkers, N. Y., mother of Mrs. C. Kenneth Cole is the holiday guest of her son-in-law and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. Cole, of Durango Street.

WOMAN'S ASSOCIATION WILL MEET THURSDAY

The Woman's Association of the Congregational Church will meet for Red Cross sewing at 11 a.m. Thursday, with luncheon at 12:30. Mrs. Mary Tipton will give a section review of "What's Wrong With the World", a study book, during the afternoon program.

Board Called

The Coral Gables Executive Board will meet at 10 a. m. Thursday at the club house with covered dish luncheon following.

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Hawaiian Food To Be Served At Luncheon

Hawaiian dishes will be served at the luncheon Mrs. S. Earle Griffen will give Thursday at 12:30 o'clock at the Miami Biltmore Hotel. The large party at which covers for 60 guests will be placed will honor Miss Ruth Diestelhorst, whose betrothal to Dr. Jack Coleman was announced this week. Bridge will follow. Aides at the party will be Mrs. Dickey Oglesby, mother of the bride-elect, Mrs. Thomas Granville Lietch and Mrs. Edith Rowe.

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College Cupboard

You are cordially invited to the exhibit of paintings by Mrs. C. Roy Angell of the Blue Dome Fellowship. SALE ON STATIONERY All $1.00 Boxes Now 75c All 75c, 65c and 60c Boxes now 50c College Cupboard 248 Avenue Giralda "Distinctive Gifts for Discriminating People"

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COMBS FUNERAL SERVICE

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS OF THE CORAL GABLES FIRST NATIONAL BANK CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA

The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of The Coral Gables First National Bank, Coral Gables, Florida, will be held at 15th Floor, First Trust Building ,Miami, Florida, on Wednesday, January 14, 1942, at 3:00 o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of electing directors for the ensuing year and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before said meeting. The Stock Transfer book of the association will be closed at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon of January 13, 1942, and will remain closed until after the said stockholders' meeting. E. C. ROMFH, President Coral Gables, Florida Dec. 12, 19, 26, Jan. 2, 9

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BOYS' LIFE

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