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by HELEN REYNOLDS "Home at the range" will be the song of many a Gableite housewife this summer, and, with our first taste of rationing about to become a habit, informal meals, informal entertaining will be the new order. Sugarless days and gasless automobiles will force us to picnic, hike, bicycle and swim hereabouts, in place of treking to northern ports and mountains. Among those staying on are Mr. and Mrs. Bradbury Barnes, who plan a cool summer at their cabana in place of a stuffy hotel room somewhere in the North... Mrs. Lillian Patton De Long says, "Because there might be some difficulty in getting back to my beloved Coral Gables this fall, we are not leaving for our usual summer in Asheville."... Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Crandon have cancelled their cottage at Brightwater Farms, Hendersonville, N. C., and will spend a "victory vacation" here. Their young son, Philip, will attend Pinacle Camp for Boys in North Carolina for the eight weeks' term beginning in June. Mrs. Edward Toomey and four children and Mrs. Toomey's mother, Mrs. Maude Smith, will not go to Dunkirk, N. Y., as is their custom, but will stay on to be near Mr. Toomey, now taking the course at Embry-Riddle School of Aviation. The Walter Pierces will vacation here in place of Virginia, spending most of their time at their cabana. Saying farewell Sunday to parents and friends were Mr. and Mrs. John M. Montgomery and their young son, John, Jr., who left for Pasadena, Cal., Mrs. Montgomery and the baby to be with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. John S. Hibben, in Pasadena; Mr. Montgomery to do government work in a far western state... Monday Lieutenant George C. Kinsman, U. S. N. R., said good-bye to Mrs. Kinsman, their son, Chuck, and all of his friends, for he, too, left for immediate duty. It was reunion for the two sons and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Shinn of 1208 Avenue Milan, in far-away Patterson Field, Ohio, and a long-distance call to Mrs. Shinn as a Mother's Day tribute from the three. Lieutenant-Colonel and Mrs. Richard O'Keefe (Louise Shinn), John Shinn, formerly with NBC, Radio City, now enlisted in the Air Corps at Wright Field, and Charles Shinn, chemical supervisor in a TNT plant in Sandusky, Ohio, were the reunioners. Lieutenant-Colonel O'Keefe is chief of engines and accessories, branch of the air command at Wright Field. Captain and Mrs. Randolph Dickens moved Monday to Washington, D. C., where they will establish their permanent home and join their daughter, Miss Zoya Dickens, who has been studying art designing in the nation's capital for a year... Dr. and Mrs. Homer Rhode, 832 South Greenway Drive, left this week for their summer home in Reading, Pa. Their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stoddard, will occupy their Coral Gables home. Two hundred cadets (American and British) were graduated Wednesday at the University of Miami, a usual procedure every 12 weeks, but unusual were the weddings of two of the cadets and their sweethearts the same day. Flying down from Kansas City to witness the marriage of his son, Morris Benjamin Peniper, and Miss Helen Louise Shapiro, of Woodmere, L. I., was Joseph L. Penner. The Penner-Shapiro wedding culminated a college romance, for Miss Shapiro was a freshman student. Coming from Fayetteville, Tenn., to attend the wedding of their son, Charles F. Bagby, Jr., and Miss Sadie Buchanan, at 5 P. M. at the Presbyterian Church, were the senior Mr. and Mrs. Bagby and the bride's grandmother, Mrs. R. L. Rambo, and aunt, Mrs. Mary White Hobbs. Newcomers to Coral Gables include Mr. and Mrs. Clifton F. Jackson and daughter, Nancy Jean, who has entered the Elementary School. The Jacksons are from Philadelphia, have bought the residence at 739 Alhambra Circle for their permanent home, and always had a yen to live in Coral Gables following a first visit three years ago... Mr. and Mrs. William Wigton, Jr., and two sons, formerly of 1253 Madrid Street, have bought the home at 832 Alhambra Circle. Mr. Wigton, Jr., is a wholesale produce merchant. Mrs. Thurston Powell was hostess at two tables of bridge Tuesday at her home, Schenley Park, Coral Gables. A number of "navy wives" were among guests. Mrs. Powell's husband is on the medical staff at Opa-Locka Naval Air Station. The Junior Cotillion Club gave its final dancing party Saturday night at the Woman's Club and garnished the event with a buffet dinner. Started last November, this group of 40 young Gableites have met regularly every Saturday night for dancing instruction under the guidance of George Copinus of New York and Asheville. Saturday's party being a gala affair, the sub-debs appeared in floor-length dresses, the young men in white linens. They presented Mrs. William H. Merriam, their mentor, with a silver serving tray. Miss Sue Adams, pretty in yellow organza, made the presentation speech, and said in part, "You have made it possible for us to be together every Saturday night, and now, even if we have no automobiles to drive, we will keep those friendships, even if we have to gather on our bicycles."

Annual Community Chest Meeting Set for Thursday at Columbus

Annual meeting of the Dade County Community Chest will be held at 8 P. M., May 21, in the Biscayne Room, Columbus Hotel. Reports will be given by President Bryan Hanks, Treasurer Roscoe Brunstetter, and Executive Secretary A. L. Nilson. Mrs. Nilson will also speak on "Community Undertaking." Mrs. W. Bruce MacIntosh, as general chairman, will be assisted by the following committee: receiving: Mr. and Mrs. Hanks, Mrs. T. V. Moore, Kenneth S. Keyes, George E. Whitten, Mitchell Wolfson, Mr. Brunstetter and Mrs. L. J. McCaffrey. Invitation, Mrs. Leonard Hassling, Mrs. Johnson Pace, W. B. Wilson, J. E. (Ted) Preston, Charles Fuchs; publicity, Mrs. Dale James, Mrs. Joe Mason; program, Mrs. Bruce Chouin, Mr. Wolfson, Stanley Myers; hospitality, Mrs. Forest Haines, Jack Evans, Mrs. E. B. Frazier, Mrs. W. D. Rowlands, Mrs. Malcolm McDonald, Mrs. D. F. McGarry. Roster: Clark, Mrs. Hugh Matheson, Mrs. George Dane; telephone, Mrs. George Morgan, Mrs. Arthur Hammell, Mrs. Chauncey Butler, Mrs. Rinalden Saunders. A program of music and pageantry is planned for the evening and the general public is invited to attend, especially all workers in the campaign and contributors.

Biltmore Bridge Tournament Set for Summer

A new summer bridge tournament just beginning at the Miami Biltmore Country Club was in play Tuesday at the club, preceded by luncheon. Mrs. Mark Max, who is leaving this week for a few weeks' visit in Canada, was high scorer. Mrs. J. B. Hiers, Jr., won second honors. Mrs. Otto Ellison is chairman of the bridge committee. Others present were Mrs. Roscoe Brunstetter, Mrs. C. B. Moak, Mrs. C. B. Terwilliger, Mrs. Coulton Skinner, Mrs. George Friedrich, Mrs. A. B. Morrison, Mrs. G. L. Miller, Mrs. T. R. Harmon and Mrs. Paul B. Welch. Mrs. Robert Page won the winter bridge tournament first prize awarded at the close of the recent play. Mrs. J. B. Hiers, Jr., was second winner and Mrs. C. B. Moak third.

Mrs. Huguelet Leaves

Mrs. L. E. Huguelet of 241 Romano is leaving this week for Kent, Ohio, where she will be for the summer.

Leases Home

Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Fischer have leased their home in Schenley Park, Coral Gables. Mr. Fischer is with the Air Ferries Company.

Mrs. Westerdahl Will Head Coral Gables D. A. R. Next Year

Mrs. Laurence E. Westerdahl was elected regent of the Coral Gables Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, at Tuesday's meeting at the Green Lantern Tea Room. Other officers elected to serve for the coming year were: First vice-regent, Mrs. Harry I. Ward; second vice-regent, Mrs. John W. Lee; chaplain, Mrs. Wade Livingston Street; recording secretary, Miss Alice W. Burchard; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Lloyd Walter Park; treasurer; Miss Helen Grace Warner; registrar, Mrs. Kenneth E. Nicholson; historian, Mrs. Virgil Swanson Parham; librarian, Mrs. Roy H. Evans; auditor, Mrs. Mallory O. Penton. The meeting, which was the final one for the chapter year, was an all-day affair. Beginning at 10:30 A. M., the morning session was devoted to out-standing business and committee chairmen's annual reports. It was voted at this time that the chapter will accept War Bonds and Stamps in payment of student loan fund debts. At the head of the luncheon table, which was beautifully decorated with spring flowers, were the United States flag and the chapter D. A. R. flag. At the conclusion of the luncheon, Mrs. Street, outgoing regent, gave a resume of the Continental Congress attended in Chicago. The afternoon was devoted to reports of chapter officers and a short program. Marsha Pauley, violinist, played three selections, and Madame Elizabeth Antonova spoke on the Russian woman. Madame Antonova said if we would be strong then the words fatigue, tiredness and exhaustion must be stricken entirely from our vocabularies.

Mr. and Mrs. Bell to Reside Here Following Marriage Sunday

Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Bell will return Monday from their honeymoon trip to Dozier, Ala., and the Camellia Aviatourist, following their marriage Saturday afternoon at the Congregational Church. The bride, the former Miss Inza Fripp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Paine Fripp, pioneer Gableites, of 305 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, wore ivory faille taffeta, made with shirred bodice and long train, for her wedding to Dr. Bell. Chantilly lace trimmed the sweetheart neckline and the long sleeves. The veil of ivory illusion fell the full length of the dress and was caught to the head with an Alencon lace coronet, trimmed with orange blossoms. Bridal roses, staphanotis and orchids formed the bouquet. For her something borrowed, the bride wore her mother's necklace of diamonds set in small gold roses, a present from her father at their marriage. For her something blue, she wore a bracelet set with turquois, sent to her by Mrs. Elisabeth Bethune and worn by seven lucky brides. Mrs. John Hampton Harley (Dagmar Fripp), sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Miss Jeanne Van Devere, Miss Lucille Jones and Mrs. John T. Nolan were bridesmaids. They wore identical gowns of hyacinth blue chiffon with matching ribbon and flower headdress. The matron of honor carried yellow roses with blue and yellow iris. The maids, yellow roses. Dr. Leslie M. Bell of Winchester, Va., was best man. Ushers were Captain John T. Nolan, Lieutenant Raymond J. Busse, Dr. Frederick P. Poppe and Dr. Charles R. Davis-Son. A wedding reception followed at the bride's home. Assisting were Miss Thelma Clepper, a cousin of Dr. Bell's; Miss Betty Hayes, Miss Anne Bethune, Miss Mary Riffle, Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Louise Gaines. As assistant medical director of Pan American Airways, the couple will live at 1250 Messina Avenue, Coral Gables, where Dr. Bell is also a practicing physician.

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Lions Auxiliary Plans War Work Summer

Monthly meeting and covered dish luncheon of the Coral Gables Lions Auxiliary was held at the home of Mrs. T. J. Faust, 21 Sunset Road, Monday. Plans were made to concentrate on war work instead of welfare for the duration. Mrs. C. A. Huskamp was elected war victory chairman. The victory bridge parties the club has been sponsoring will change dates to the first and third Mondays of each month. The next bridge will, therefore, take place at 1 P. M. Monday at the home of Mrs. U. J. Hiss, 639 Avenue Velarde.

Sergeant Bragg Here

Sergeant Kendrick Bragg of Savannah, Ga., spent a few hours' leave, while passing through Miami, with Mr. and Mrs. William H. Ratterman, 913 Avenue Roderigo, with whom he lived while preparing at the University of Miami. Sergeant Bragg received his wings at Kelley Field, Texas, now stationed at Sarasota.

PRESENT BRITAIN'S FLAG TO SCHOOL

The administration building of the University of Miami, which houses the American and British cadets, has just been presented a British flag by Mrs. Fred McNee of 4100 Santa Maria and Canada. The handsome new flag of silk matches the American flag in size and quality and will be placed in position with the American flag in the lounge.

Brother Here

Mrs. Roscoe Brunstetter and Mr. Brunstetter have as their guest her brother, George McCune, of Grove City, Pa.

From Texas

Mrs. H. A. Davis and daughter, Miss Sarah Alice Davis, of Port Arthur, Texas, are the guests of Mrs. Davis' sister-in-law, Mrs. E. B. Wharton and Captain Wharton. Mrs. Davis and her daughter are on their way to Tampa, where they will make their future home.

FORMER RESIDENTS MOVE HERE

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Gebhart of New York City have become Coral Gables residents and have leased the attractive home at 1105 Avenue Malaga for a year. They were winter visitors two or three seasons, staying at The Venetia. Mr. Gebhart is associated in the manufacturing of Florida products.

Leases Home

Ensign and Mrs. James F. Wyatt have leased the residence at 605 Avenue Alcazar.

CADET HISS VISITS PARENTS

Before starting his primary flight training, Richard J. Hiss, aviation cadet, stationed at Maxwell Field, Montgomery, Ala., was home on a two weeks' furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. U. J. Hiss, 639 Avenue Velarde. Cadet Hiss, a graduate of the University of Miami, was formerly in the accounting department of the Embry-Riddle Company.

MISS GLOMB VISITS

Miss Rosemary Glomb left this week for Connecticut and a two weeks' visit with friends. While there she will visit her brother, Lieutenant Frederick Glomb, stationed at Manchester, Conn.

CHILDREN OF THE A. R. TO MEET

Tequestra Society, Children of the American Revolution, will meet at 4 P. M. Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Wade Livingston Street, Bird Villa, 2219 Southwest 59th Avenue. After the business session and reports of committee chairmen, the members will learn the state C. A. R. song.

ENTERTAINS YOUNG PEOPLE

Miss Jean Hiss of 639 Avenue Velarde was hostess to the members of the C. Y. U. of the Little Flower Parish Tuesday night. About twenty were present, enjoying dancing in the garden.

House Guests

Mrs. G. L. Harrell and daughter, Miss Elizabeth Harrell of Jackson, Mich., are the house guests of her son and daughter-in-law, Captain and Mrs. Ben S. Harrell, 735 Avenue Escobar.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE OF DELINQUENT 1941 CITY OF CORAL GABLES TAXES

Notice is hereby given that at 12 o'clock noon on Monday, June 1, 1942, at the East door of the City Hall, Coral Gables, Florida, all lots and lands then delinquent for nonpayment of City of Coral Gables taxes for the Year 1941 will be sold at public auction for the amount of said taxes, plus cost and charges specified by law, and the certificates issued at said sale will draw interest during the first year thereafter at such rate as may be bid by the purchaser at said sale, but not less than 5% and not more than 18% per annum, and during the second year thereafter at the rate of 10% per annum, and after two years at the rate of 8% per annum until paid. After the redemption period allowed by law, the holders of such tax sales certificates then unpaid, will be entitled to apply for and receive a tax deed to the lots or lands upon which said certificates will be liens, or to foreclose said certificates and thereby acquire title to said lands, unless redeemed during such period. A complete list of such delinquent lots and lands is available for public inspection during business hours at the office of the Tax Collector for The City of Coral Gables, in the City Hall at Coral Gables, and inquiries as to lots and lands included in said delinquent, by mail or telephone, or in person, during business hours will be answered completely by the office of said Tax Collector. G. N. SHAW, Tax Collector for the City of Coral Gables, Florida. May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Attends Brother's Wedding in Chicago

Mrs. Lindsey D. Pankey left Wednesday for Chicago, Ill., to attend the marriage of Miss Carolyn Rose and Dr. John Champneys Taylor, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn., which will take place Friday at the First Presbyterian Church in Chicago. Mrs. Pankey will join her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Richard Porter Taylor, in Jacksonville, for the trip to her brother's wedding. Miss Rose is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Emerson Rose of Chicago and Miami. Following their marriage, the young couple will live in Rochester.

Brother Impressed

Berne, Switzerland, a foreign correspondent for a New York newspaper. Impressed with the beauties of Coral Gables, H. J. Cahn, brother of Mrs. I. Monte Sill-verberg, 125 Avenue San Sebastion, is planning to make his home here. He is a guest at the Coral Gables Inn.

At War Front

Daniel T. Brigham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Brigham, 1225 Avenue Obispo, is now in

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