Coral Gables Historical Archive
Coral Gables Riviera
Friday, May 8, 1942, page 3 (of 8)
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Gableites Strike Keynote of Mother's Day Celebration
(A. D. Pilkington Photos) Mrs. Walter C. Sweeney, the 2nd, wife of Lieut.-Col. Sweeney, U. S. A., with Walter, 3d, and Anne, living at 901 Avenue Cas-tile for the duration. Lieut.-Col. Sweeney is now on duty in the Far East. Mrs. Clarence A. Mastin pictured here with her attractive baby, James Shel-don Mastin. The Mastins live at 612 Avenue Sorolla. Mr. Mastin is a radio technician. Mrs. B. S. Herrell, with Benjamin S. Herrell, Jr., and the twins, Margaret Ann and Elizabeth Jean. Mr. Herrell is a senior pilot with Pan American Airways. They came recently from Rio and live at 735 Avenue Escobar. Mrs. W. H. Cauley and Vicki Lynn of 540 Avenue Zamora. Mrs. Cauley is the former Naomi Padgett and grew up in Coral Gables, attending the schools and the University of Miami. Mrs. Weyman Lemmey Hudson, with Jerry, two, and Gayle, seven months old. The Hudsons live at 737 Avenue Majorca, and Mrs. Hudson, the former Claraine Thur-mond, has lived in the Gables for 12 years. Mrs. Frank Lee Porter 2nd, pictured with Frank Lee the 3rd of 824 Gra-nada Groves Court. The Porters are newcomers from West Palm Beach.
Gablesgrams
By HELEN REYNOLDS The red, white and blue decorations used at the May breakfast of the Coral Gables Woman's Club at the Country Club were well planned and most effective, but not one of the 250 guests present expected "the bombs bursting in air" effect. That was not planned and proved to be over-loaded decorative rubber balloons that "let go" at most inoppor-tune times. The bursting balloons, however, really had some-thing to talk about, for May breakfasts have a way of being gala affairs, with presents for some and favors for all. Mrs. Charles J. Susong, retiring president of the seniors, was present-ed a silver tray and silver han-dled salad knife and fork. Mrs. Dana McLendon, retiring Junior club president, received a silver teapot and Mrs. G. G. Lee, Junior club sponsor, a silver holder for cigarettes. Mrs. S. Hill Gordon, new second vice-president of the Juniors and acclaimed the most beautiful and most popular Junior at the state federation meeting at Jacksonville, could have been a candidate for that honor Monday. Mrs. Gordon not only re-ceived her own installation, but graciously stood proxy for her president, Mrs. W. H. Mehrtens (away in Texas attending the general federation) and for her first vice-president, Mrs. E. C. Hodge, who sped away to the West Coast before the luncheon was over to join her husband on a tour of the state. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Atkinson, 1312 Astoria, have as their guests for a month Mr. and Mrs. James M. Heck (Ruth Atkinson) and newest grandson, James Douglas, who was born April 28 at Victoria Hospital. * * * Mrs. W. Dickey Oglesby, 706 Coral Way, entertained at a luncheon Wednesday in honor of Mrs. Mary Smith, returning soon to her home in Cincinnati, and Mrs. Reid R Bronson of 918 Calbira, who left yesterday for Evans-ton, Ill. Mrs. Bronson will be away about two months and will attend the wedding of her daughter, Miss Betty Bronson, and Kirk Dilling, scheduled for some time in June. * * * The arrival of Miss Genevieve Keegan from South Bend, Ind., for a visit with Dr. and Mrs. Louis K. Manley of 2109 Granada Boulevard, is the signal for a number of informal parties. Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Harum entertained for the Manleys, their house guests, and Mr. and Mrs. James B. Moore Tuesday night at dinner . . . Miss Ruby Baker of Atlanta, Ga., is the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Kinsman of 1225 Country Club Prado. A number of informal parties are being planned for the Atlanta visitor, enjoying her first visit. * * * Honoring Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Davidson of 1248 Coral Way, who are leaving tomorrow for their summer home, Westleigh, Staten Island, N. Y., Mr. and Mrs. Inman Padgett entertained at dinner Wednesday night at their home, 1303 South Greenway Drive. Other guests were George Caster and Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Harum, son-in-law and daughter of the Davidson's. * * * Captain Robin McGlohn, senior pilot, Pan American Airways, and his three-year-old daughter, Robin, are a pretty pair to be seen riding the Captain's bicycle these days. The McGlohn's and daughters, Patsy and Robin, have returned to Coral Gables from California, and are living with Mrs. McGlohn's parents, the Clarence B. Moak's, 3401 Granada Boulevard. Robin rides in a wicker basket, complete with stirrups, her daddy picked up on one of his trips to Dutch Guiana. Captain McGlohn has had many inquiries regarding the basket and hopes it can be copied by some manufacturing company in this county, for it sure fills the bill for a small child's safe riding with a grownup. * * * Mr. and Mrs. William H. Huntley are busy readying their new home at 2211 Country Club Prado, which they have just purchased. Their son, William, Jr. (Bill), will leave Notre Dame University this week following his last examination, accompanied by his classmate, Jimmy Conners, son of the Mayor of East St. Louis. The young men will visit McDaniel Military School, Chattanooga, and Bill's aunt and uncle, the Claude Huntley's, in Winona, Miss., enroute home. * * * Garden flowers were used about the rooms of Mrs. L. B. Wilkes' home, 525 Alhambra Circle, Friday, when she entertained Circle One of the Methodist Church for luncheon and Red Cross sewing. It was a special occasion for Mrs. Wilkes, as her brother, G. B. Melton, newly-elected District Governor of Rotary for the State of Florida, was her house guest.
Large Spring Tea Will Honor Commander and Mrs. Allan Winslow
One of the largest of the spring parties will take place Sunday afternoon when Lieut.-Commander and Mrs. Lewis P. Clephane entertain at an at-home from five until seven. The party will honor Commander and Mrs. Allan Winslow, now residing in Coral Gables, Commander Winslow is on detail in Miami. Greeting guests at the door and special assistants will be Mrs. George M. Corrigan, Mrs. Kenneth S. Keyes, Mrs. Philip Wilkinson, Mrs. Edward Brantley, Mrs. J. Franklin Ireland and Mrs. William H. Snyder. At the punchbowls will be Mrs. Kenneth Van Riper, Mrs. Alpheus Collins, Mrs. John Cooper, Mrs. Edith Dreesbach Rowe, Mrs. William L. Huntley, Mrs. Whiting Paine, Mrs. Jack Ursemms, Mrs. Kenneth S. Keyes, Jr., Miss Nell Galloway, Miss Beryl Galloway, Miss Alice Almand, Miss Martha Dunagan and Miss Nancy Nicholson. Presiding at the tea and coffee urns will be Mrs. Roy Page, Mrs. Thomas G. Leitch, Mrs. Bradbury Barnes, Mrs. Albert H. Gleason and Mrs. Clifton Doll Benson.
Senior and Junior Club Officers Installed at May Breakfast
Appealing to the club women in Dade County to "save" in the home in order to help win the war, Mrs. Sidney L. Weintraub, retiring president of the Dade County Federation and chairman of home and community defense for the council, made a stirring address before the Coral Gables Senior and Junior Women's Clubs at Monday's May breakfast at the Country Club of Coral Gables. Mrs. L. J. McCaffrey, vice-president of the State Federation, who installed the officers of both clubs, also appealed to the assembled 250 club women to study and improve themselves for post-war work. Miss Eve Lynne Atkinson, representing the Embry-Riddle School of Aviation, also made an appeal. Mrs. Joe Whitley, wife of the Mayor of Coral Gables and a club member, and Mrs. E. J. Pearce, director of District No. 11 and a former president of the Miami club, were other distinguished guests seated at the speaker's table. Mrs. Charles J. Susong, retiring president of the seniors, acted as mistress of ceremonies. Mrs. George Corrigan and Mrs. H. G. Lesley, chairman of the breakfast, made the presentations of the personal gifts. Officers Installed Seniors—Mrs. Evan D. Roser, president; Mrs. G. G. Lee, first vice-president; Mrs. Malcolm McDonald, second vice-president, Mrs. Leonard C. Olson, recording secretary, Mrs. James N. Ammen, corresponding secretary; Mrs. William T. Hales, treasurer; Mrs. Charles J. Susong, Mrs. Davis Estill, Mrs. George M. Corrigan, directors. Juniors—Mrs. William O. Mehrtens, president; Mrs. E. C. Hodge, first vice-president; Mrs. S. Hill Gordon, second vice-president; Mrs. Willet Stubbs, treasurer; Mrs. B. E. Wallace, recording secretary; Mrs. Stanton Hall, corresponding secretary, and Mrs. H. G. Leslie, auditor. Mrs. L. J. McCaffrey, vice-president of the State Federation, installed the officers. Members of Mrs. Roser's board of directors, in addition to the officers named above, are the following committee chairmen: Mrs. G. G. Lee, re-ception; Mrs. Malcolm McDonald, year book; Mrs. J. H. Peebles, hospitality; Mrs. E. E. Padgett, house; Mrs. Charles F. Miller, registration; Mrs. Leland Shepard, courtesy; Mrs. O. P. Rogers, parliamentarian; Mrs. Howard F. Weber, telephone; Mrs. Howard E. Weenick, junior sponsor; Mrs. L. M. Garfunkel, extension; Mrs. Ross Berkemoor, bulletin; Mrs. W. Dickey Og-lesby, personnel; Mrs. Gordon E. Certain, ways and means; Mrs. Wade L. Street, American citizenship; Mrs. Jack Hoover, American homes; Mrs. Sydney L. Moore, education; Mrs. Bradbury Barnes, library; Mrs. Clarence Wadsworth Francis, literature; Mrs. Coulton Skinner, drama; Mrs. Clyde Higgins, music; Mrs. G. R. E. Williams, conservation; Mrs. Stuart Thomas, international relations; Mrs. R. R. Bronson, welfare; Mrs. George M. Corrigan, defense; Mrs. Harry P. Leu, budget; Mrs. Charles J. Susong, federation; Mrs. George Henry, president's aide, and Mrs. F. N. Holley, Jr., publicity. Prizes were announced for the annual Ponce de Leon High School poetry contest by Mrs. Ralph Engle, poetry chairman, as follows: First prize to Lareeta Cater for her poem, "Statue of Liberty"; second prize to Ann Cone for "Tomorrow"; third prize to Charlotte Colby for "Virginia"; fourth prize to Roger Carlson for "The Mexican City," and honorable mention to Emma Gunter for "Spring." The prizes were given by Mrs. Engle, Mrs. Carl Green, Mrs. Daniel Redfearn and Mrs. Leonard C. Olson.
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, 1444 Avenue Aragon Open Daily Except Sunday 12 to 5; Wednesday and Thursday Evenings, 7:00 to 9:00
Sergeant Kenney And Bride To Live Here
Staff Sergeant Robert M. Kenney, U. S. Signal Corps, and Mrs. Kenney are expected to arrive May 15 in Coral Gables, where Sergeant Kenney will attend the Officers Candidate School, Miami Beach. He has been stationed at Morrison Field for the past year. The wedding of Sergeant and Mrs. Kenney took place Saturday at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John O. Wilmot, West Palm Beach. The vows were exchanged at a candlelight ceremony with the Rev. Archie C. Ray of the Episcopal Church reading the services. The bride, a petite brunette, chose a Worth imported model of white sheer made street length for her wedding. A tiny cap trimmed in blush rosebuds completed her costume. She wore the dress, and a corsage of white rosebuds and gardenias for her travel ensemble. Miss Mary Louise Brewer was her only attendant. Richard Kenney was best man for his brother. Following the wedding, a reception was held. Miss Ann Daughtery of Coral Gables had charge of the bride's book. Mrs. Kenney, mother of the bridegroom, wore a white chiffon blouse and long black crepe skirt with red girdle and gardenia corsage. Mrs. Wilmot, mother of the bride, was in white lace with red radiance rose corsage. Mrs. Kenney attended Eckler's and West Palm Beach High School, is a member of Theta Theta Delta. Sergeant Kenney was graduated from Ponce de Leon High School and attended the University of Miami, where he was a Kappa Sigma.
Gables P.-T. A. Meets Tuesday At School
The regular meeting of the Coral Gables Elementary P.-T. A. will be held at 2:45 P. M. Tuesday in the auditorium of the school. Installation and business will be conducted, after which the members will adjourn to the patio for the program and refreshments. The program, consisting of exhibitions by the physical-ed classes under the direction of Miss Nadine Clevenger and Ray Miller, teachers, will be given. Tanya Ranseyer, pupil in the third grade, will sing a solo. Mrs. John S. Gibbens, state officer of the P.-T. A., will install the new officers. Mrs. N. R. Farwell will be the new president; Mrs. Richard Oelkers, Jr., first vice-president; Miss Abagail O'reilly, second vice-president; Mrs. J. A. Wright, Jr., third vice-president; Mrs. Charles F. Miller, recording secretary; Mrs. L. B. Wilkes, corresponding secretary, and Mrs. John A. Gautier, treasurer.
Coleman's Move
Dr. and Mrs. Jack Coleman and daughters have moved recently to 536 Avenue Giralda.
Gables Business Women Have First Annual May Breakfast
Coral Gables Business and Professional Women's Club installed new officers at a breakfast at the Green Lantern tea rooms Sunday morning. Members and guests numbering 52 were seated at one long table in the patio of the restaurant. Seated at the head table were the officers and installing officer, Mrs. Julie Thomas, seventh district president. Easter lilies, yellow roses and blue delphinium were used in effective decorations. Strolling musicians played. A may basket of fresh flowers was presented to each officer as she was installed. Mrs. Gladys Becker was re-elected president; Mrs. Velma McDonald, first vice-president; Miss Ruby Trinum, second vice-president; Miss Kathryn Elleson, treasurer; Miss Evelyn McClure, corresponding secretary; Miss Bonnie Montgomery, recording secretary. Board chairmen include: education, Miss Louise Todd; finance, Miss Trinum; health, Miss Nell Rymer; international relations, Miss Mary Schuster; legislature, Miss Peg Manning; membership, Mrs. McDonald; co-ordination, Miss Lois Culpepper; public affairs, Miss Frances Roozen, and publicity, Miss Dora Thomas. Mrs. Nellie H. Barnes, the new secretary at the Chamber of Commerce, was accepted into membership.
Miss Beaton Elected to State Office
Miss Margaret Beaton of the Coral Gables Library was elected first vice-president of the Florida State Library Association convention held April 30-May 2 at Vero Beach. Miss Beaton is the only state officer from this area. It was announced at the meeting that Florida ranked first in the southern states and thirteenth in the nation in the recent Victory Book drive to collect 100,000 books for the boys in service. More than 10,000 books were collected in Area No. 11, which included Dade County, under Miss Beaton's direction, area chairman for the drive.
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