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By HELEN REYNOLDS Plans for her marriage to William P. (Bill) Tomasello will fill the two short weeks Miss Sarah Duke Bryant is home, following her graduation Monday at Florida State College for Women, and the 13th of June, date the wedding will take place. The thrill of being an honor graduate—she's one of the top 17 of her class, you know—will not outshine that day of days when the pretty daughter of the Frank C. Bryants, prominent residents of Coral Gables, travels to Quantico, Va., to wed Lieutenant Tomasello of the U. S. Marines. Sarah Duke (called "Duchess" by her classmates) majored in speech and dramatics at Tally, and for her senior recital gave a entire three-act play assuming all characters, describing each scene, situation, etc. The marriage of Sarah Duke and Lieutenant Tomasello will culminate a college romance. He is the son of the senior Tomasello's of Bartow, and was graduated from the University of Florida, where he also received his law degree and his commission as a reserve officer. * * * Mountain air and fires are being enjoyed by Frank O. Headley, who is the guest of his son, George K. Headley, in Birmingham, Ala. The son, with his wife, accompanied his son home Friday, after his visit here with Mr. and Mrs. Headley... Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Witters, formerly of 824 Avenue Anastasia, have moved to Deland, where Mr. Witters' construction company is engaged in building a $5,000,000 air base for the Government. The Witters, who will be gone about a year, will be missed hereabouts, Mrs. Witters being a member of the chorus of the Coral Gables Music Club as well as one of the choir of Trinity Methodist Church. Mr. Witters is a member of the Lions International and also is on the staff of the executive committee of the Boy Scouts of America. * * * Mrs. J. H. Brock entertained at a dessert-bridge Wednesday at her home, 2420 San Domingo, for eight guests. The party honored Mrs. Joe Dance, who was also complimented with a handkerchief shower. Mr. and Mrs. Dance are moving to Daytona Beach, where Mr. Dance, with the Southern Bell Telephone Company, has been transferred. * * * Making professional as well as home talent recordings proved entertaining diversion at the garden party and buffet supper Miss Catherine Louise De Long, Miss Betty De Long and their mother, Mrs. Lillian Patton De Long, gave Monday night at the De Long home, 3510 Granada Boulevard. Ben Perry, master of ceremonies of the Riptide Club, Miami Beach, and Mrs. Perry were among guests; also Miss Genevieve Keogan of South Bend, Ind., house guest of the Louis K. Manleys. Resourceful Mr. Perry made a recording, using as his accompaniment the rhythm produced by the tapping of the guests' feet. The clear, beautiful soprano voice of Mrs. William Davies, singing "The Rosary," was recorded, as well as playing the records made in Mrs. De Long's home by the celebrated Fifi D'Orsay, French singer, during her engagement last winter at the Riptide. * * * Mrs. George R. C. Williams entertained the May meeting of the International Relations Group of the Woman's Club Friday at her new beach home in Surfside. Marie Antanova spoke on "Russia." Mrs. Stewart Thomas will have the June meeting at "mangoe" time... Mrs. R. L. Ricketts gave an informal tea Tuesday afternoon for Mrs. Allen H. Hudson, Louisville, Ky., who is the house guest of Dr. and Mrs. Roy T. Bovard. * * * Colonel and Mrs. John D. Carmody, well-known in army circles, have leased, through the Carlotta Lewis realtors the residence at 622 Menendez Avenue for a year. Colonel Carmody is retired and lived in Washington. * * * With her teacher's certificate safely tucked in her brief case, Miss Elizabeth Giersch will return to Coral Gables following her graduation Monday from Florida State College for Women at Tallahassee. Miss Giersch and Miss Bryant are the only Coral Gables students in this year's class. Elizabeth, who majored in English, was art editor of the "Flambeau," did political cartoons for the Tallahassee paper occasionally. Pursued as an avocation, she hopes to develop this talent commercially. Mr. and Mrs. Giersch and daughter, Helen, will leave today for Tallahassee to attend the festivities and see their daughter graduate Monday. * * * Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Warner of 524 Avenue Aragon are leaving next week-end for Washington, D. C., to attend the graduation, June 2, of their daughter, Miss Polly-Ann Warner, from National Park College, Forest Glen, Md. Miss Warner, an honor student, was graduated in 1940 from Ponce de Leon High School. In addition to her college work, Miss Warner did dress designing, illustrating, and hopes to continue this interesting work in New York next fall. With her family she will spend the summer in Milford, Conn.

Miss Schneider To Wed Lieutenant

Of paramount social interest here and in Puerto Rico, Haiti, is the announcement of the engagement of Miss Luisa Amelia Schneider, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Schneider, and Lieut. Kendrick Robertson Bragg, Jr., of Savannah, Ga. Miss Schneider is a graduate of Exmoor School. She attended National Park College, Forest Glen, Md., and Barry College, Miami Beach. For many years she has spent her summer vacations in "Condado," Puerto Rico, where her mother's family are prominently identified. Lieutenant Bragg, Jr., is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kendrick Robertson Bragg, Sr., of Savannah. He attended Duke University and the University of Miami. He received his commission recently in the Air Corps at Brooks Field, San Antonio, Texas. No date has been set for the wedding.

Business Bingo Party Will Aid Graduate Girl

The Coral Gables Business and Professional Woman's Club will give their annual bingo party at 8 P. M. Tuesday at the American Legion Home. This annual party furthers the club's annual scholarship fund, benefiting a high school girl's business career. Mrs. Celia Smith is chairman; Miss Frances Roozen, co-chairman. Assisting are Mrs. Mary Sadler, Mrs. Gladys Winthrop, Mrs. Bonnie Montgomery, Miss Fels deJardis, Mrs. Velma McDonald, Miss Dora Thomas and Mrs. Gladys Becker, president of the club.

Tea Honors Orlando Resident

Colorful umbrellas on the lawn and terrace formed the setting for the large tea Mrs. M. A. Clement gave Friday at her home, 3618 Palmarito Road. The party honored Mrs. Jack Malone, formerly of Coral Gables, who now lives in Orlando. Alternating at the punch bowls and tea urns were Mrs. Thomas W. Huston, who recently moved to Coral Gables; Mrs. H. Jackson Freeland, Mrs. Bascom Palmer, Mrs. Paul Shipe, Mrs. W. R. Robbins, Jr., Mrs. DeBois Milledge, Mrs. Jordan Peck, Mrs. Randolph Malone, Mrs. Wilson Trammel and Mrs. Ralph Cullen.

SMITH COLLEGE CLUB TO MEET

Smith College Club will meet at 3:30 P. M. Wednesday at the home of Mrs. E. Sterling Nichol, 1006 Brickell Avenue. The nominating committee, composed of Mrs. Clyde Smith, Mrs. A. B. Morrison, and Mrs. J. Marquette Phillips, will present the slate. Plans for the summer meetings and the Woman's Auxiliary Army will be discussed. Alumnae College (annual event) will be held from June 8 to 12 at Northampton School of Music from June 22 through August.

GARDEN CLUB TO MEET AT CURWIG PINES MONDAY

The Coral Gables Garden Club will hold a covered dish luncheon and meeting at 12:30 Monday at the country home of Mrs. Walter Wigman, Curwig Pines, Birdco Drive, west of Ludlam Road, South Miami. For transportation members should contact Mrs. William Mixson and Mrs. George Dacy of the hospitality committee.

Hostesses at Buffet Supper for Gables Visitor

Clad in slacks and blouses, the universally popular attire, Catherine Louise and Betty De Long smile from the lawn of their mother's home, Mrs. Lillian Patton De Long, 3510 Granada Boulevard, where they recently entertained at a buffet supper.

Legion Auxiliary to Install Officers Monday in Coconut Grove

Officers for the 1942-43 season of the Lindley de Garmo Unit, American Legion Auxiliary, will be installed at 8 P. M. Monday at the Legion home in Coconut Grove, according to Mrs. L. M. Duncan, president. Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. W. E. Burkins, Mrs. A. L. Buzzell and Mrs. L. M Stoutenburg reported on different phases of the recent Legion and auxiliary convention in Orlando. Mrs. Buzzell was distinguished guest chairman and entertained the national president, Mrs. Mark W. Murrill, of Massachusetts. Mrs. Murrill is an auxiliary member by her own eligibility, being also a Legionnaire by reason of her services during the first World War. She is sincere, serious and has a most pleasing personality, an ideal leader for the auxiliary during these serious times. Mrs. Buzzell was chairman of the past presidents' parley luncheon. Mrs. Stoutenburg was chairman of the Secretaries' Association luncheon and co-chairman of the Americanism - National Defense breakfast. The department colors were retired at the close of the first session by Mrs. Duncan and Mrs. Burkins, an honor given to the unit because they were the first unit in their group to reach 100 per cent in membership. The unit brought home the history award in their membership group, the National Defense window prize and the department and national citations for membership. The secretary, Mrs. Burkins, received honorable mention from the department secretary for her fine work as unit secretary. The unit voted to buy a War Bond, earmarked for the department scholarship fund. The scholarship chairman reported that our scholarship girl, Norma Pennoyer, attending Florida State College for Women, was elected president of Pi Delta Phi, the French honorary society.

St. Theresa's P.-T. A. and Little Flower Society Officers Installed

Joint installation of the new officers of the Little Flower Society and the Parent-Teacher Association of St. Theresa's School was held Monday in the auditorium of the Church of the Little Flower. Mrs. Boyd Taylor and Mrs. Frank Coakley, retiring presidents of the organizations, presided at the meeting. Corsages were presented to the new officers and a reception for both the new and retiring officers was held. The Rev. Thomas Comber, pastor of the Church of the Little Flower, installed the new officers. Mrs. Boyd Taylor was re-elected president of the Little Flower Society. Mrs. George Cummings was elected first vice-president; Mrs. Ida Nord, second vice-president; Mrs. A. H. Baxter, secretary, and Mrs. Fred Hartnett, treasurer. Heading the Parent-Teacher Association will be Mrs. Shaker Shikany. Mrs. B. C. LaPointe will be first vice-president; Mrs. Dave Heffernan, second vice-president; Mrs. C. H. Trotter, secretary; Mrs. C. B. Cross, treasurer; Mrs. G. R. Veeder, historian, and Mrs. James Bennett, parliamentarian.

ESTRELLITA CLUB MEETS TUESDAY

The Estrellita Club of the Order of the Eastern Star, Coral Gables Chapter, will hold a cover dish luncheon and bridge party Tuesday at noon at the home of Mrs. Walter Fandrey, 2968 Southwest 18th Street. All friends of Eastern Star are invited.

Country Club Mid-Week Dances Are Proving Popular with Gableites

Mid-week dances at the Country Club of Coral Gables are proving popular with informality the keynote. Cy Washburn and his orchestra play for the informal parties and Wednesday night girl graduates from Ponce de Leon High School and the University of Miami and their escorts were special guests. Comes June and the half-holiday closing, dinner will be an added attraction at the club. Tomorrow night at the regular club dance, members of the Pi Rho Zeta Sorority and their dates will sponsor the party, under the direction of Miss La Petite Schaffer, chairman. This will be the fourth annual summer dancing party for the sorority at the club. Sunday thirty-five members of Kappa Sigma fraternity of the University of Miami will banquet. Wednesday the annual May breakfast of the Coral Gables Music Club will take place, with installation of new officers taking place.

SOUTH FLORIDA GARDEN CLUB TO ELECT OFFICERS

Election of officers and annual meeting of the South Florida Garden Club will take place at 10 A. M. Wednesday at the Simpson Memorial Garden Center. Mrs. Elmo D. French, nominating chairman, and her committee, Mrs. J. R. Swanson and Mrs. L. R. Marfleet, will present the slate of new officers to be voted upon.

MRS. STEARNS TO SPEAK TO CHURCH GROUP

Mrs. Clark Stearns, president of the Pan American League, will be the guest speaker at the Woman's Association meeting at 10:30 Friday at the First Presbyterian Church parish house. The association is also sponsoring the first first-aid class to begin at 10 A. M. Tuesday in the parish house. Mrs. William T. Hillis will be the instructor.

Lieutenant Bryant Home

Lieutenant Frank Bryant, Jr., who has been at Fort Sill, Okla., since commissioned, is home on a brief furlough, the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bryant 816 Castile Street. Lieutenant Bryant will report to Fort Bragg.

Gableite Returns

Herman Crews of Coral Gables has returned from a business trip to Indianapolis, Ind.

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 9—Monday and Thursday Evenings, 7:00 to 9:00

MANNIE'S Delicatessen and Sandwich Shop

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JIMMIE'S

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See the New WESTINGHOUSE LAUNDROMAT

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Keds - Sturdy Sport Shoes

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BOLERO

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