Coral Gables Historical Archive
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Friday, April 17, 1942, page 4 (of 8)
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University Playmakers' 'Noah' Well Received at Opening
An enthusiastic audience applauded the finish of Noah's most recent journey on the Ark in the first three performances of the play "Noah," given by the University of Miami Playmakers last night. The unusual adventures of the old bible patriarch and Momma, their three boys and three lovely neighbor girls decked out in sarongs, together with an assortment of amusing animal characters will be staged again tonight and tomorrow at 8:30 P. M. in the University Theatre. John Paul Fox portrays the part of Noah with great warmth of feeling and sympathy. His fine voice and delicate imaginations lend great beauty to his lengthy soliloquies to God and his beloved animals. Renee Greenfield, as Mamma, is a fitting partner for him through the trials of the long voyage. The children are fresh and natural in their parts, expering joyously through the trials and adventures of Ark life. Special mention should be made of the settings designed by Charles Philhour. They carry out well the unusual feeling of a play which is a delightful combination of the very old and the very new, enhanced by the rich music of an organ accompaniment, the antics of a collection of irresistible animals, pretty costumes and the simple beauty of Noah's shining faith. Altogether, Mr. Koch, the director, and the University of Miami Playmakers, are to be commended
Parties Compliment Bride-Elect
Many pre-nuptial parties have complimented Miss Audrey Dolan, daughter of Walter Dolan, 609 Avenue Sorolla, who will become the bride of John Pepin Saturday, May 2. Miss Jean Hiss, who will be maid of honor, entertained with a novel party and surprise lingerie shower Wednesday night at her home for Miss Dolan. Centering the tea table was a large swan filled with gifts from which ribbon streamers extended in the colors to be used at the wedding, and miniature attendants were dressed as the attendants will be. The colors were pink, white and blue. Mrs. U. J. Hiss' assisted her daughter. Twenty were present. Other attendants announced this week are Miss Janet Merwin and Miss Isabel Webb, bridesmaids; Frank Strahn, best man; ushers, Paul Brick, Walter Cunningham and David Webb. The wedding will take place at 9 o'clock at the Church of the Little Flower, with the Rev. Thomas Comber officiating.
UNUSUAL FACTS REVEALED
by "Movie Spotlight" LORETTA YOUNG AVERAGED ALL HER SCREEN SISTERS WHO HAVE RECEIVED SLAPS AND WELL-EARNED BLOWS IN THE NAME OF ART!"SHE LAUGHS! FREDRIC MARCH BENT OVER WITH LAUGHTER DURING A SEQUENCE IN "BEDTIME STORY," AND LAUNCHED A KICK WHICH DEPOSITED HIM IN THE GUTTER WITH HIS FACE IN A MUD PUDDLE, FORTUNATELY FOR FREDRIC THE FIRST TAKE WAS OKAYED. HELEN WESTLEY COLLECTS ANTIQUE JEWELRY, AND SOMETIMES APPEARS IN FILMS WITH ALL FINGERS COVERED WITH RINGS! ANTIQUES USED IN "BEDTIME STORY" WERE BORROWED FROM DIRECTOR ALEXANDER HALL'S PERSONAL COLLECTION. ALLYN JOSLYN ATTAINED RECOGNITION AS AN ACTOR WHEN HE TRIED TO SELL HIMSELF AS AN AUTHOR TO A NOTED BROADWAY DIRECTOR. EVE ARDEN'S FIRST AMBITION WAS TO BE A BARE BACK RIDER IN A CIRCUS! ROBERT BENCHLEY PLAYED HIS FIRST SCENE ORDER ON THE SCREEN WITH JOYCE COMPTON IN THE COLUMBIA PICTURE Frederic March and Loretta Young will be seen in the comedy, "Bedtime Story," starting at the Grove Theatre Sunday, April 19th, and playing through Tuesday.
Music Club Hears Reports, Names Slate
Mrs. A. B. Kelley, past president-founder of the Coral Gables Music Club, was named chairman of the nominating committee to prepare the slate for election of officers at the regular meeting Wednesday at the Coral Gables Hotel. Mrs. Thomas G. Leitch, Mrs. Edward English, Mrs. George Pawley and Mrs. C. T. McCreedy are the committee members. The club received the silver cup for a 100 per cent rating at the recent state convention held at Hollywood. The cup was presented to Mrs. Garland McNabb, president, by Miss Taunton Roberts, state president, at the anniversary luncheon. Other highlights of the convention was the presentation of the club chorus, with Mrs. Kelley and Mrs. Clyde Higgins as soloists. Edward Clarke and John Bitter of the University of Miami musical staff addressed the convention in session, and the first honorary past state presidency was bestowed upon Mrs. S. Leroy Smith of Coral Gables a past state president.
George O'Kell Is U. of M. Graduate
George S. Okell has been a resident of Dade County, Fla., for thirty-two years, is married, has two sons and two daughters, and his home is 1923 Southwest 23rd Terrace. He was educated in the public schools of Miami and graduated from Miami High School and the University of Miami. Since his admission to the bar in 1933, he has practiced law in Miami, Fla. He is National Committeeman for the Young Democratic Clubs of the State of Florida and past president of the Young Democratic Club of Dade County and past master councilor of Demolay, is a member of the Moose and Elks lodges, Knights of Pythias, P. O. S. F., Lions Club, and is a Baptist. Mr. Okell'stated, "I am for a constructive and progressive program for Dade County, as determined by its leaders and voiced by the people as a whole. When elected I will meet with the other members of the Dade County legislative group and urge open hearings that the general public may appear and present any legislative problems that would affect Dade County and to confer with the legislative group in a forward-looking school program for the development of the finest system of schools in a state such as we have here in Dade County; this because our school children are our future citizens. Naturally, as a colonel on Governor Holland's staff, I propose to follow his leadership in which he has declared that during this emergency we must develop as economical and efficient a procedure and program as can be had for this state."
SCANNING THE SCREEN
Norma Shearer and Melvyn Douglas are co-starred in "We Were Dancing" which will be shown on the Gables Theatre screen, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Cupid Busy At Blanding
Even though Mars is rampant over the world, Cupid seems to be getting in a few licks of his own at Camp Blanding, where more and more soldiers are getting married. In short, Cupid is not to be cheated, for hundreds of new-weds are proving the age-old expression that two can live as cheaply as one-even on Army pay. Often the wife works to help her soldier-husband, but many soldiers boast that when the war is over they will have a nest egg in U.S. Deep east while they are making the re-adjustment to civil life. Uncle Sam is playing a big part in this, too, for he is showing soldiers how they can save systematically. All a man has to do is to request the War Department to deduct the amount he wants to save from his pay and it will be sent to his wife, bank or to any other person he designates. Other soldiers are placing a good portion of their pay in Defense Bonds, for they feel they are a good investment in democracy, in addition to earning a good rate of interest. Bond sales at the camp post office exceed $10,000 a month. Three soldiers-typical of the hundreds who have embarked on the matrimonial voyage-tell how they keep their domestic ships afloat. Private Albert Pritchard of Atlanta saves $20 a month; his wife 90. After all expeges are paid, they save $25 a month. Private Jack Sanson of Columbus, Miss., a veteran of one year in the service, earns $40 a month and adds about $10 more each week as assistant manager of a War Department theatre. His wife works also and together they bank $70 a month. Corporal Robert Woodham of near-by Starke, Fla., draws $89.50 a month with his longevity pay. He was married a little more than a year ago, purchased furniture amounting to $800, and just the other day made the last payment on it. His wife doesn't work and still he puts away $10 to $15 a month. He plans to make the Army a career.
SYLVESTER TUNISES TO BE SPECIAL GUESTS
Special guests in the "conversation corner" of the Young People's open house tonight at the Presbyterian parish house will be Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Tunis (Betty Sudlow). Mr. Tunis is a flight engineer for Pan American Airways, and with Mrs. Tunis is spending a vacation here. Mrs. Carl Vogeler (Merry Hutton) now of San Francisco will also share honors in the "corner." The key to the city will again be presented to a newcomer. An average of 25 guests, newcomers attend the open house program of the young people each Friday. H. W. "Mac" McDonald will lead the community sing.
LECTURE ENJOYED BY LARGE GROUP
Mrs. Frederick Bond, a vice-president of the International Order of Kings Daughters and Sons, gave an interesting and inspiring lecture with colored slides illustrating the work of the order Tuesday night at the open meeting of the Miami branch, held at the Elementary School. Mrs. John H. Zimmerman, president of the local branch, presided. Dr. John Gifford told of the trees and fruits of Florida and Mrs. Wade Livingston Street sang, accompanied by Mrs. Florence Dunlop. About 60 attended the lecture.
Tax Reduction Gordon Plea
H. H. Gordon, born in Griffin, Ga., and a resident of Miami, Florida, since 1924, is a candidate for the Legislature. After graduating from the University of Georgia in 1924, Gordon removed to Miami with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Gordon. The elder Gordon, who died in 1931, was acting Mayor of Atlanta many years while serving as an alderman. Despite his youth, Gordon was appointed as assistant county solicitor in 1926, a position he held for three years. An ardent hunter and fisherman, Gordon has been one of the strongest advocates of game laws looking to the preservation of wild life and protection of game and fish. Also interested in sports, such as football, he is a member of the Quarterback Club, which has so earnestly boosted local football. Active in both civic and fraternal orders, he being a Shriner, Elk, Optimist and a member of the Young Democratic Club, Gordon has devoted the past several years of his law practice to civil cases and has offered and given of his service to many who haven't been able to retain a lawyer. A member and deacon of the First Christian Church of Coral Gables, where he also serves as chairman of the board of trustees, Gordon is married and resides at 1706 Country Club Prado with his wife, a former Delandienne, and two children. The children are both students of Miami Senior High School. Due to the high Federal taxes now levied against the people, Mr. Gordon believes in a radical reduction of county and state expenses and believes that this could be accomplished by consolidation of bureaus and commissions and the abolishment of useless and expensive departments. The need in the Legislature, Mr. Gordon says, is for men who are acquainted with the wants of the people in these times of stress and strife. Men who know how to maneuver in the legislative circles at Tallahassee. Men who know the old members of the Legislature and men who are selfishly fighting for their constituents, and it is being so qualified that Mr. Gordon will offer himself for this important office.
Housekeepers' Club Plan Annual Luncheon at Country Club
The annual luncheon and installation of officers of the Housekeepers' Club of Coconut Grove will be held at the Coral Gables Country Club, at 12:30 noon Ty, April 23. Mrs. Sidney traub, president of the Dad County Federation of Women's Clubs, will have charge of the installation. Reservations, in accordance with of hospitality, will be assisted by her committee, Mrs. George Bliss Wells, Mrs. L. M. Barrett, Mrs. T. S. Carrero, Mrs. E. A. Sutton, Mrs. Clyde Davis and Mrs H. S. Pablo. The executive officers to be installed are: Mrs. E. E. Gutteridge, president; Mrs. David Vihurman, first vice-president; Mrs. J. Lawrence Kelley, second vice-president; Mrs. John T. Brinson, recording secretary; Mrs. Oliver Sollitt, corresponding secretary; Mrs. L. M. Barrett, treasurer; Mrs. H. Clay Carver, custodian; Mrs. E. A. Clark, and Mrs. George Bliss Wells, directors, and Mrs. E. A. Clarke as auditor. Committee chairmen are American citizenship, Mrs. Hayes Wood; American homes, Mrs. J. E. Auld; aviation, Mrs. E. C. Pletcher; education, Mrs. T. J. Clarke; fine arts, Mrs. John W. Goggin; garden, Mrs. T. J. Clark; Girl Scouts, Mrs. Edwin Farnham; hospitality, Mrs. David R. Thurman; legislative, Mrs. H. G. Norwood; music, Mrs. Guy MacAdams; press, Mrs. E. C. Pletcher; program, Mrs. T. S. Carrero; social, Mrs. G. E. Broking. Music chairman Mrs. Guy MacAdams has secured Mrs. Claire Nash, dramatic soprano and recent winner of the cash prize on the Major Bowes program of April 2, to present a few of her selections, accompanied by Mrs. Carl Heck. There will also be an accordionist, Ernest Gellet, student at the University of Miami, who will entertain. Reservations for the luncheon must be made not later than Tuesday, April 21, by calling either Mrs. G. B. Certain, Mrs. George Bliss Wells or Mrs. L. M. Barrett. This luncheon marks the end of the fifty-first year of the club.
Navy Seeks Work Crews
Guy P. Hull, Navy recruiting officer, with headquarters in the Post Office Building, Miami, announced that there are still 300 vacancies open for men skilled in construction work for enlistment in the construction battalions of the Naval Reserve. Age limits are 17 to 50. These men will be enlisted in Class V-6, Naval Reserve, for duty outside the continental limits of the United States, and they will be formed into regiments of 700 men. These regiments will be self-sufficient and capable of repairing or building almost any base. Pay ranges from $36 to $90 per months, with food and quarters being furnished free. Men drawing -72 per month and above will be furnished $34.50 per month extra, if married, for rental allowance. All interested men should apply previously to April 20, at Room 231, Post Office Building, Miami, for interview and examination. Color blindness and false teeth now acceptable for these construction regiments. A sub-station is set up in the Post Office Building, West Palm
To Key West
Lieutenant Thomas P. Cheesborough, Jr., of 1417 Tunis Street left Tuesday for Key West, where he will be attached to the Seventh Naval District. Lieutenant Cheesborough is the son of Mrs. Thomas Cheesborough of Biltmore Forest, N. C., and Coral Gables.
Woman's Club To Have Book Review Today
The Coral Gables Woman's Club book review tea will take place at 2:00 o'clock this afternoon at the club, with Mrs. George Corrigan as general chairman. Mrs. I. M. Weinstein will review "Mission to Moscow." Presiding at the tea table will be Mrs. D. R. Smith, Mrs. John Wade and Mrs. Kenneth Jones. Proceeds will be used for club purposes.
Class Meets
The Elizabeth Williams Sunday Bible Class of the First Presbyterian Church enjoyed a covered dish dinner Monday night at Riviera Gardens, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Whitkou, in South Miami. There were 48 present.
Maire Makes Gables Visit
Louis F. Maire, who is a candidate for Congress from the Fourth Congressional District, visited Coral Gables yesterday. He lives at Fort Lauderdale, where he was honored by his fellow citizens in making him their municipal judge from 1924 to 1927. He also served as State Attorney and Assistant State Attorney in Broward and Palm Beach counties from 1927 to the present time, and is now serving his fourth term. Judge Maire was born at Sylvan Beach, N. Y., January 24, 1894. He was graduated from high school, Deland, of Law in 1915 and admitted to the bar of Michigan, Georgia and Florida. He moved to Fort Lauderdale in 1922 from Moultrie, Ga. He is married and he and Mrs. Maire are the parents of a daughter, age 19; and a son, age 15. He is a York Rite Mason and a Shriner, a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and a member of the Eastern Star. Judge Maire, in his platform, says: he favors for "An All-Out Effort to win the war as soon as possible, using all necessary means available, without regard to political or the toes of those with selfish, personal interests; unalterable opposition to pensions or pay increases for Congressmen or Senators; the limitation of profits in war industries for the duration of the war to a maximum of 6 per cent of actual investment; the lifting of sugar production regrets and drastic reduction of and assistance to the dependent aged; expansion and improvement of harbors in this Congressional district, and of the Florida Inland Navigation Canal. He also advocates an immediate and drastic reduction of Governmental expenditures other than for war purposes and defense, by abolishing useless commissions and offices, consolidating departments and bureaus, and eliminating extravagance.
LOUIS F. MAIRE
CANDIDATE FOR Congress Fourth Congressional District of Florida Solicits Your Vote and Support DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY MAY 5, 1942 (Paid Political Advertisement)
MRS. DREESBACH WIDELY ENTERTAINED
Widely entertained during her two-weeks' stay was Mrs. Philip Pratt Dreesbach of Essex Fells N. J., who left [?h?] after a visit with he in-law, the spruce [?A?] Bach and Mrs. Edith Dreesbach Rowe, her sister-in-law. Mrs. Dreesbach and Mrs. Rowe were guests at tea, at which 85 guests greeted the junior Mrs. Dreesbach. Other hostesses entertaining were Mrs. A. B. Craig, Mrs. William G. Hilliard, Jr., Mrs. Thomas Ruggles and Mrs. Russ Campbell.
MR. AND MRS FERRELL ATTEND FAMILY REUNION
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph H. Ferrell have just returned from Richmond, Va., where they attended a family reunion of the Ferrell families, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph H. Ferrell, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ferrell (Mary Jane Call) and small daughter, Maribel, came down from Schenectady, N. Y., for the festivities. The senior Ferrells enjoyed the trip up through the Carolinas and Virginia and back, seeing the dogwood, apple and peach tree blossoms, which were at their height. this week end from an extended business trip, which included visits to Washington, D. C., and Texas.
TO ENTERTAIN CHURCH GROUP
Mrs. Robert W. Williams of Lake Worth, national president of Congregational Women's Work, will be especial guest, as well as the ladies of the Congregational Churches of Greater Miami on Thursday at Luncheon. Mrs. L. K. Gaede, district Director, also of Lake Worth, will instruct the ladies on "Our Responsibilities as Congregational Women" in the afternoon.
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Long Trip
Mr. and Mrs. William Gregg Blanchard are expected home
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