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Gablesgrams By HELEN REYNOLDS

Joyce Kelley (Mrs. A. Beverley Kelley) will wear an old fashioned gown and play an old fashioned melodean at the old time social evening, and sing, planned for tonight at the home of the Louie Lanford's 4401 Palmarito Street, for friends of the Coral Gables Congregational Church. Mrs. Kelley, pictured here is past resident and founder of the Coral Gables Music Club. Mrs. Lorin E. Coppock will give a book review and many other entertainment features are to take place in this first event of its kind. * * * Capt. and Mrs. Logan C. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Berry, Jr., were hosts at a cocktail party for about 150 guests Tuesday afternoon at the Scott's, 1200 Alhambra Circle. The party honored Capt. and Mrs. James D. O'Neal of Brownsville, Texas, formerly of Coral Gables and Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Smith of Sea Cliff, L. I. * * * First of the sessions of the Red Cross first aid classes, long promised for the feminine members of the Country Club of Coral Gables will begin tomorrow. To be held twice weekly with a total of 20 hours work scheduled, not more than 30 may register. If, however, you are enrolled, you'll be on hand promptly at 10 o'clock with a 39 inch square of unbleached muslin ready for work. * * * Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Miller return Monday from a fishing trip to the West Coast. Fishing was not very successful, due to the high winds. . . . Mrs. M. P. Bauman of Fenwood, N. J., is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis McDavid for a few weeks . . . Miss Mabel Edwards, her neice, Miss Alice Bowser and Miss Helen Weber, all of Pittsburg are house guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Ratterman. * * * It was the 34th wedding anniversary celebrated by the Louis J. Thebaults of 2003 Alhambra Circle on the 12th of February with about 38 of their friends of Chicago and Coral Gables in to wish them well. The Thebaults have been Coral Gables winter residents for the past six years. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Thebault, son and daughter-in-law and three charming little girls, Collette, Charlene and Carole (three months), here for the party, are house guests. The Thebaults also have one other son, Louis J. Jr., of Chicago. * * * Mrs. Paul C. Mandix, at present a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Hubbell waits daily for news of her husband and their former home in Cap-Haitien, Santo Domingo, as a refugee. She left with just two suitcases on that fateful day, (April 9th) the day of the Nazi invasion, and after two and one half days in Berlin, sailed with many other American refugees for the United States. The Bendixes have lived for many years in Denmark, also Finland, Sweeden and Norway, where Mr. Bendix is associated with the American Merchandising Corporation of which Burdine's is a member. * * * Mr. and Mrs. James H. Bovard of New Castle, Ky., are arriving today for a visit with their son and daughter-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Roy Bovard and their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Ricketts. * * * Mrs. Wylly Keck will honor her mother and house guest, Mrs. W. A. Russell of Waco, Texas at a tea this afternoon at her home on Antiquera. Mrs. Russell, who has been the inspiration for a number of parties, will also be honor guest at a luncheon Miss Lelia White and her sister, Mrs. A. J. Moore will give tomorrow at the Barcelona Tea Rooms. * * * Miss Fifi d'Orsay in a heaven blue wool sports suit and wearing orchids, quite highlighted the Louis K. Manley's cocktail party Saturday afternoon and had guests cranning necks to glimpse the French actress at close range. Miss d'Orsay, appearing currently at a Miami Night club, was the guest of Miss Catherine Louise DeLong and is an old time friend of the DeLong family. Pretty Mrs. Manley wore two shades of blue silk sports and orchid corsage to greet her guests. Miss DeLong wore a peasant style sports and Miss Betty DeLong, another assistant, was in blue checkered sports dress. Among other out-of-towners noted at the party were Miss Vera Mathiessen of New York, guest for three weeks at the Miami Biltmore Hotel and being widely entertained during her first Florida visit by the Albert E. Harums and Dr. Warren Crim, nephew of the Warren Zinmasters, down from Jacksonville on a two day leave, where he is attached to the U. S. Naval hospital corp. "Mr." Crim as he is now addessed, in regulation "blues", was telling of his navy experiences, how he often "scrubs up" after Lieut Commander Arthur H. Weiland, (Coral Gables' own Dr. Weiland) who is tops among patients at the hospital. * * * Mrs. Oliver George (A. D. Pilkington Photo) contemplates the beauties of Coral Gables while thinking about her home in Baltimore, Md. The recent guest of her brother, W. Morris Hampson and Mrs. Hampson of 2852 S. W. 33rd court, she has returned to Maryland. * * * Mrs. M. E. Philbrick offers a timely suggestion for the fast growing fad of bicycle riders, that of observing the "Rules of the Road". Mrs. Philbrick, who is 74 years young and drives her own car, jaunting almost daily to Ft. Lauderdale, Homestead, or wherever fancy leads her says, "bicyclists, especially boys will sometimes ride five abreast, one can neither pass them and they pay no attention to blasts from the horn. Motorist's rules are also bicyclists rules.

Show Horses and Riders to Be Seen Sunday

Herbert Steiner mounted on his mare, "Black Betty" will show in the forthcoming Victory Society Horse Show Sunday afternoon and evening at the Coral Gables Riding Academy ring. Mrs. O. G. Finkle, Jr., of Coral Gables, enthusiastic rider shown with John P. Gazlay, Jr. who will ride many show horses in the forth coming Society Horseshow Sunday afternoon and evening.

Conservatory to Present Recital Series Beginning Tomorrow

A series of recitals will be given by students of the Miami Conservatory by students studying at the various branches of the Conservatory in Coral Gables, Miami and Miami Beach. Friends are cordially invited to these recitals, the first one being at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow, 1737 North Bayshore Drive, in Miami. The departments of voice, piano, violin and dramatics will be represented by students from the classes of Sarah Folwell, Nina Young, Esther Brown, John Paul Floyd, Claudina Mendez, Wilma Spratlan, Edna Cole, Merle Sargent, Mary John O'Dom, Eda Keary Liddle, Constance Seeger and Alice Horine Wallace. Those students taking part on this program are Lenore Bennett, John Bernstein, Bernard Beskind, Betty Cook, Jane EckEnrode, Doris Feldman, Jane Godard, Steven Leitner, Melvin Michaels, Lois Shay, Ruth Sullivan, Witold Terkelwicz and Muriel Axelroad.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER TO TAKE PLACE TODAY

World Day of Prayer which will be observed nationally will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday (today) at the Coral Gables Christian Church, on Avenue Menores. All churches in this area will be represented, and the public is invited to attend the service.

New Resident

Arthur R. Pitts, former general passenger agent, Colonial Navigation Company of Providence, R. I. is a new Coral Gables resident, having bought the home at 428 Bargello Avenue for his winter home.

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST

LeJeune Road and Avenue Andalusia Sunday Morning Service, 11:00—Sunday Evening Service 8:00 Sunday School, 9:30 A. M.—Wednesday Evening Meeting at 8:00 Free Christian Science Reading Room, 144 Avenue Aragon Open Daily Except Sunday 12 to 5—Monday and Thursday Evenings, 7:00 to 9:00

Response Noted In Newly Opened Service Unit

Splendid response has been noted in the "Bundles for Bluejackets," newst organization to open in the Miami area. Just about a week old and with headquarters in the Columbus Hotel building, 250 knitted garments are already in work for the men of the Navy. Navy kit bags will be made and filled with donated articles of soap, razor blades, darning needles and thread, buttons, pocket combs, pipe tobacco, nail clippers, safety pins, writing paper, pencils and other articles, as requested by the Navy and Coast Guard as necessary items for the men at sea. Bundles for Bluejackets, Inc., is the Naval Division of Bundles for America, nationally organized with over 400 branches, to supply comfort and necessities for the men in the Navy, Marines and Coast Guard. Headed by Governor Spessard Holland, Coral Gables men and women doing their bit include Mrs. Hollis Rinehart, Jr., Mrs. W. Overton Snyder, Mrs. S. Berwind Harjes, Charles Crandon, Sam McCormick and many others. The branch is open daily from 10 to 4 and on Fridays until 6:30—closed Saturdays and Sundays. Workers welcome.

D. A. R.'s Plan Large Benefit Friday at Biltmore Country Club

Mrs. Wade Livingston Street has been named general chairman of the benefit party, the Coral Gables Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution will give at 2 p.m. next Friday at the Miami Biltmore Country Club. Mrs. Street, regent of the chapter, has named each member a committee of one to help with the bridge, proceeds of which will be used to buy defense bonds. Donated door prizes will be awarded during the afternoon and table prizes will be defense stamps. Defense stamps will also be sold via the raffle route. Children of the Revolution, Gables chapter, will make and sell candy. Each member is requested to bring a white elephant for the grab bag. Madame Nina Bublova who wrote the song, "My Flag", will sing and play the song. Mrs. Alvis Smith Lindborg will have charge of the tickets.

ENTERTAINS

Mrs. Lucy Williams and her daughter, Miss Lucy Williams, have as their guests, Mr. and Mrs. John Otto and Miss Jane Blonn, all of Chicago, Ill. An informal winner roast was given for the visitors and a number of cadets Saturday night in the gardens of their home on Avenue Calabria.

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A. A. U. W. Will Hold Final Evening Meeting Monday

Final evening meeting of the American Association of University Women will be held at eight o'clock Monday at the home of Miss Martha Lou Gorton, 126 S. E. 15th Rd. Dr. Elmer D. Hjort of the faculty of the University of Miami will address the group. His subject, "A chemist looks at War". Mrs. W. B. Rosborough, program chairman will present a quartet from the Miami Three Score and Ten Club composed of George H. Shelly, William Edwards, G. L. Flanders and J. H. Grimstead. Miss Birdie McAlister, president of the Miami unit and Mrs. Charles Carroll, Jr., will assist the hostess and her mother, Mrs. Charles R. Gorton, during the social hour.

Dr. Laubach Will Talk to Church Groups

Dr. Frank C. Laubach, Ph.D. Columbia University, will address both the Woman's Association at 2 p.m. and the Men's Club, at 8 o'clock, of the Coral Gables Congregational Church, next Thursday. Dr. Laubach, known as the "Apostle of Literacy" internationally has spent many years in the Philippines where he won the confidence of the Moros who look upon him as a real friend. He is often consulted by government officials because of his understanding of the Moro psycology. He has just recently returned from the Philippines and will bring valuable information. The public is invited to the group meetings.

FIRST AID

Red Cross first aid classes will start at 10:00 A. M. Thursday at the Coral Gables Woman's Club. A. T. Wright will be the instructor in the 20-hour course. This will be the last opportunity for Gables women to secure instruction in free first aid class work, according to Mrs. Charles J. Susong, club president.

Garden Club Will Meet Monday

The Coral Gables Garden Club will meet at 2:30 P. M. Monday at the home of Mrs. M. B. Garris, 1822 Country Club Prado. Mrs. Mable Dorn, author of several garden books including "The Book of Twelve" and "Oh, My Garden," and founder-president of the South Florida Garden Club, will speak on "Pruning, rootcutting and the use of plant hormones." Mrs. E. R. Reese will have charge of the nomenclature. Mrs. William T. Mixson, chairman of hospitality and her committee will have charge of the refreshment hour.

LAYMAN'S DAY TO BE OBSERVED

Sunday will be "Layman's Day" at the Coral Gables Methodist Church. Dr. W. H. McMaster of the University of Miami faculty will bring the message. E. F. P. Brigham, finance chairman of the church and member of the board of stewards will also address the congregation. Church school is at 9:45 a.m. and the three departments of the Epworth League meets at seven.

Housekeepers Club to Be Scene of Rally

Plans for the all-star program for the Patriotic Rally and bond sale promotion, sponsored by the Housekeepers Club, the American Legion and Coconutt Grove Civic Club, are being announced today. The party will take place on the grounds of the Housekeepers Club beginning at 7:30 P. M. tonight. Lou Holtz, radio and stage comedian, will head the list of entertainers. Mr. Holtz is now appearing at the Casanova Club. Frank Malone, well-known commentator, will speak, also George Merrick, postmaster of Miami, and Dr. Russ Williams, Miamian. Mrs. Clara Nash, contralto, will sing her Victory song and there will be incidental music by the crack Ponce de Leon High School Band. The committee on entertainment also have a few surprise top hit performers to present at tonight's performance.

Master Bovard Entertains For Fourteen

Red, white and blue decorated the birthday cake, candies and ice cream for Master David Bovard, who reached his third anniversary Wednesday. The party was held on the lawn of Dr. and Mrs. Bovard's home at 620 Palmarito Court. Present were, Marty Martinvegne, Patsy Kehoe, Mike Weeneck, Bill Gaultzer, Ben Harrell, Gregory Leach, Lindsay Parker, Jr., Marshall McVay, Hugh Leland, Butch Burbacher, Henry Roerig, Mick FitzGibbon and Ronnie Bovard, brother of the host.

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