Coral Gables Riviera-Times

Friday, May 9, 1947, page 10 (of 16)

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Coral Gables Career Women Hold Annual May Breakfast Meeting Miss Dora Thomas Elected President

Miss Dora Thomas was installed president of the Coral Gables Business and Professional Woman's Club in a beautiful candle-light ceremony Sunday at the San Sebastian Restaurant at the annual May breakfast. Sarah Lee Creech of Belle Glade, second vice president of the State Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, was the installing officer. Others installed were June McCay, 1st vice president; Rose Horn, 2nd vice president; Bertha Kinney, recording secretary; Marjorie Hagaman, recording secretary and Lillian Snow, treasurer. Miss Horn, retiring president, was the toastmaster and revealed that during her tenure of office 29 new members were added to the rolls. Tables were decorated following the May pole theme with May baskets filled with Coral Vine, the club flower, centering each table. Distinguished guests, club presidents from nearby communities present included Mrs. Opal Eckert, Mrs. Lily May Durgin, Mrs. Vina Betterly and Mrs. Edna Van Aeker. The club voted Mrs. Juliette Petrecca proprietor of the Little Way Flowers as the outstanding club woman of the year. Mrs. Petrecca furnished the flowers free of charge for all club affairs. Boxes put on the tables to pay for the flowers yielded $50. This will be used toward the Crippled Children Hospital fund of the club.

Club President Plans Busy Summer

A week in the Florida Keys on their cabin cruiser will provide interest for part of this summer when the Curtis Haggards leave in July. In June, however, Mrs. Haggard will go to New York to attend the Women's Clubs Convention and later on in the summer the entire family will go away for a short vacation.

Miss Connell Feted

Miss Jean Connell, a graduating senior at the University, was feted at a small party given for her before the Junior-Senior prom last Saturday night. The party was given by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James T. Connell, 1207 Cordova. Floral decorations for the party were blended into bronze, pink and blue, the colors of Delta Gamma, Miss Connell's sorority.

To Visit In Virginia

Mrs. Ira H. Lamont, Jr., of 5838 Devonshire Blvd., Coral Gables, will visit Miss Martha Black in Staunton, Va., next month. The two women are planning to visit Sulphur Springs together. Mrs. Lamont hopes to see the horse shows while she is in Virginia. She also hopes to have Miss Black return to Coral Gables with her for a visit.

For July

A July trip to Harrisburg, Pa., will take Mr. and Mrs. Charles De Camps, 709 Aragon Palermo, north for a month's vacation. The De Camps plan to visit Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Davis, a brother and sister-in-law of Mrs. De Camp. The Davis' will return to Coral Gables with the De Camps for a short vacation here.

Mrs. Vance Hostess

Sigma Kappa mothers and grandmothers will be honored this Sunday when the Beta Delta chapter holds its annual Mother's Day tea at the home of Mrs. Herbert O. Vance, 4520 Santa Maria Street in Coral Gables. Mrs. James Anderson and Miss Mary Ruth Murray, alumnae, will alternate at the punch bowl.

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ALUMNAE CLUB TELLS DETAILS FOR SHOPING

Smith College Club Alumnae will set up headquarters for its Miracle Mile shopping tour May 12-13 and 14 at 348 Coral Way. Chairman Mrs. E. E. Pennock will have as her assistants Mrs. O. F. Martin, decorations; Mrs. Edwin H. Mairs, signs; Mrs. Frank Myers, infant display; Miss Jeanne Lind, Miss Wilmotine Owens, college clothes. Mrs. George Price will be in charge of college display and information regarding entrants requirements at Smith. Mrs. A. B. Morrison, president of the alumnae group, will act as hostess at the refreshment booth, assisted by Miss Patricia McClintock and a group of future Smith students. The double quartet of "Smithenpoofs" will be heard in transcription and members of the staff of WBAY will be on hand to broadcast interviews with passers-by.

To Visit Mrs. Fowler's Parents

The summer home of Mrs. H. D. Fowler's parents will provide the background for the Fowler's pleasant summer. As in the past, they will spend their summer in Highlands, N. C., as guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Kirkland.

To Visit Virginia Parents

A month's vacation in July will find Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Jennings, 614 Malaga Ave., visiting the parents of both Mr. and Mrs. Jennings in Fredericksburg, Va. The visit and reunions being planned with great joy as the Jennings are anxious to see their parents.

Announcing... THE FIRST OF A SERIES OF WEEKEND SPECIALS

Regular $1.50 BEACH BALLS $1.00 Regular $1.00 G-BOY GUNS .75 Regular $1.50 DOLL CHAIRS $1.00 Regular $2.50 DOLL COUCHES $1.95 TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY 2607 Ponce de Leon Blvd. The WAGON Phone 48-5335

NEW OFFICERS OF THE CORAL GABLES BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMAN'S CLUB include (left to right): Marjorie Hagemann, recording secretary; Rose Horn, second vice president; Bertha Kinney, recording secretary; Dora Thomas, president; Lillian Snow, treasurer; Sarah Lee Creech, installing officer; June MacKay, first vice president. -Fleming Photo

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY TO INSTALL NEW OFFICERS WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT LEGION

Coral Gables American Legion Auxiliary, Unit No. 98, will install officers at 8 p. m. Wednesday in the Coral Gables Legion home, 203 Alhambra Circle. Installing officer will be Mrs. A. E. Reinhard, 10th District president, assisted by the district secretary, Mrs. Herbert Weiss. Officers to be installed are: President, Mrs. F. R. Wickard; first vice-president; Mrs. P. P. Savage, Jr.; second vice-president, Mrs. C. H. Echtle, corresponding secretary; Mrs. William H. Craven, Jr.; recording secretary, Mrs. T. J. Kelly; treasurer, Mrs. E. W. Deering; historian, Mrs. J. F. Kivett; chaplain, Mrs. R. F. Mayer; sergeant-at-arms, Mrs. E. R. Hahn; assistant sergeant-at-arms, Mrs. M. H. Griffith. Executive committee members: Mrs. August Sachs, Mrs. L. A. Marvin and Mrs. H. G. Kruse. Mrs. P. P. Savage, Jr., assisted by Mrs. L. A. Marvin, Mrs. H. G. Kruse, Mrs. C. E. Waldron and Mrs. O. D. Fiore will have charge of decorations and refreshments. Music for the occasion will be furnished by Mrs. F. D. Dixon. The unit was awarded a department and a national citation for increase in membership at the department convention recently held in Miami.

Visit Daughter

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Francis Brennan of Trenton, N. J., arrived Friday for a week's visit with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Hickey, of 16 Avenue Santilane. The Brennans, who motored down, were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Alex Christy of Philadelphia. The Hickeys and Mrs. Hickey's sister, Miss Roberta Brennan, who makes her home here, entertained the visitors at the regular buffet dinner Wednesday night at the Country Club of Coral Gables.

Books ... the ideal gift for Mother's Day MAY 11TH and for a full selection of books . . . THE BOOKWORM

Ponce Band-Glee Clubs In Concert

In observance of National Music Week (May 4-10), the Ponce de Leon high school band and the school's combined boys and girls' glee club will present a concert in two parts tonight at 8 p.m. in the Coral Gables Elementary School auditorium. Highlighting the concert will be a presentation of Victor Herbert's "Medley" by the band and chorus. Featured student soloists will be: Anibal, Neill, Johansen, Metzger, Bowers, and Faust.

To Lookout Mountain

Lookout Mountain will provide a cool summer for the Howard Biggers when they leave for Cloudland in June. The Biggers plan to be away for the rest of the summer and will spend most of the time at Cloudland.

Festival Plans In Final Stages

Final plans for the Royal Poinciana Festival to be held June 1-8 will be decided at a meeting of the festival directors which will be held Friday, 3:30 p.m. in the Blue Room of the Ingraham building. Mrs. M. F. Wittichen is president and Mrs. Beatrice Hunt, general chairman. According to Mrs. Hunt more than 1,000 young Royal Poinciana trees were distributed by the City of Miami Park Department on May 1 to citizens of the Greater Miami area and additional trees will be given to schools for beautifying their play grounds. Mrs. Robert G. Lasseter of Miami Beach and Oxford, N.C., is chairman of the tree planting committee, with Grace Stone Hall chairman of the special committee in charge of school planting.

Fairchild Tropical to Meet

Showing of colored slides of material growing in your garden with bloom, will highlight the Fairchild Tropical Garden meeting at 7:45 p.m. Thursday at the club house. Members and friends of members invited; no charge.

MR. AND MRS. GAITHER PERRY HOSTS FOR REHEARSAL DINNER

Parties have been crowding the calendar for Miss Ann Sargent, whose marriage to Gaither Perry, III, will take place at the Coral Gables Congregational Church tomorrow night. Mr. and Mrs. Gaither Perry, Jr., parents of the bridegroom-to-be will entertain tonight with the rehearsal dinner. Members of the bridal party and out-of-town relatives, here for the nuptials, will be guests. Wednesday night Mrs. James Nelson French, nee Kay Buritt gave a bridge-shower for Miss Sargent at her home, on Rivo Alto Island, Miami Beach. A May pole was used on the gifts table. The Columbia Room at the Miami Colonial Hotel was chosen May 3 for the luncheon Miss Sargents' bridesmaids, Rosemary Glomb and Maria Cubillas gave. Others attending were Mrs. John Pearce, nee Evelyn Warwick Mrs. Richard Davis, Miss Peggy Sargent, Miss Jean Williams, Mrs. J. J. Zavertnie, nee Bunny Tierney, and Miss Carlotta Cubillas. Miss Mary Margaret Sargent will serve her sister as maid-of-honor. Bridesmaids include Miss Rosemary Glomb and Miss Maria Cubillas. A color scheme of silvery green and silvery rose will accent their costumes at the wedding. Mr. Perry will be best man for his son and seating the guests will be William P. Perry, Robert Royce, Paul B. Welch and Richard Davis. Mrs. French will have charge of the bride's book at the reception following at the Sargent home and assisting will be Miss Mary Jane Westerdahl, Miss Eloise Henslee and Miss Jeanne Williams.

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It makes no difference to us. Our expert teachers are prepared to smarten up your dancing, add new, modern style and routines. Come in today-now-arrange for a few private or group lessons, and enjoy the thrill of being a sought-after partner at your next dance. Peter Lowe DANCE STUDIOS OPEN FROM 10 'TIL 10 126 AVENUE VALENCIA PHONE 4-7566

OPEN TODAY in OUR NEW STORE We Thank You... The Bootery

This week The Bootery is moving into new and larger quarters at 252 Coral Way, just next door from our old location. This move, which will enable us to give our patrons a greater selection of fine shoes, better service and better surroundings was made possible by the patronage of the people of Coral Gables and vicinity. For your friendship and business we are deeply grateful. As we move into our new location, we pledge to you that we will always offer Coral Gables fine merchandise at the lowest possible prices. The Bootery 252 CORAL WAY on Miracle Mile

ORCHIDS TO MOTHER.... ON "HER" DAY J. Baldi COIFFURE DESIGNER Miracle Mile Salon

And to make it a truly memorable occasion . . . make an appointment for her today for an individually styled coiffure . . . . a manicure . . . . and a refreshing facial in our cool relaxing salon. J. Baldi COIFFURE DESIGNER Miracle Mile Salon 330 CORAL WAY DIAL 4-0445

This ANNOUNCEMENT May Mean a New Future For You! IF YOU WERE A WAC, WAVE, SPAR OR MARINE Call Helen Lane Today! FOR INFORMATION ABOUT G. I. FINANCED COURSES IN Professional Modeling

The United States Government and the Florida State Board of Education have approved our school for training purposes under the G. I. Bill of Rights. Take advantage of this opportunity to step into a new, exciting career, with all expenses paid! WE ARE THE ONLY SCHOOL IN THIS AREA AUTHORIZED FOR THIS TYPE OF TRAINING! DAY AND EVENING CLASSES THE Helen Lane SCHOOL OF CHARM 317 ALCAZAR AVENUE DIAL 48-6511