Coral Gables Historical Archive
Coral Gables Riviera-Times
Thursday, May 29, 1947, page 8 (of 12)
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Historical Association Sets Time and Place for June Meet
The Historical Association of South Florida will hold its 24th program meeting at 8 p.m. June 6th in the main theatre of the University of Miami, 515 University Drive. Gerald G. Parker, United States District Geologist will be the speaker of the evening. His topic, "Geological and Cultural Development of the Everglades", a timely subject, now that the great dream of a National Park appears a reality. Author of 22 published scientific and technical reports and papers dealing with various phases of the geology and ground water of southern Florida, or areas in southern Florida, Mr. Parekr will tell of the prehistoric birth of the Everglades, how natural and man made agencies have seriously affected the water table and what the U. S. Geological survey is doing to aid in protecting the later. The U. S. Geological Survey prepares and publishes reports on the geology and mineral and water resources of the United States, Alaska, and Hawaii; classifies lands (public) as to their mineral and power value; supervises technical phases of mineral leasing on public lands and, using aerial photographs extensively, prepares and publishes topographic quadrangle maps of the United States. The Ground Water Division functions in the State of Florida in continuous studies to determine the depth, extent, and hydrologic characteristics of the underground water-bearing rocks. These studies are made in cooperation with the Florida Geological Survey and with several municipalities and county governments. Ground water studies are especially important in the State of Florida because over 92 percent of the municipal supplies are derived from wells.
PICNIC SUPPLIES
Paper Plates Paper Napkins Paper Cups Paper Table Covers Wooden Spoons Wooden Forks JUST THE THING FOR PICNICS OR PARTY AT HOME. NOTICE! Our stores will be Closed Wednesday Afternoons during June, July and August. F. N. Holley 5 & 10¢ STORES
Gablesgrams
By Helen Reynolds, SOCIETY EDITOR Mrs. C. Stuart Clark will entertain for her daughter, Miss Ella Clark and Miss Clark's attendants at her forth coming marriage, with a luncheon Saturday at the Country Club of Coral Gables. Pastel colored flowers, the same color theme which will be used in the wedding scene, will decorate the table. Attending the luncheon will be Mrs. James Marquette, nee Betty June Cook, matron-of-honor-elect; Miss Irene Robinson, maid-of-honor-elect, and brides-bridesmaids-elect Miss Sue Harrison, Miss Betty Paige Todd and the Misses Evelyn and Barbara Zotter. The marriage of Miss Clark and Paul Andre will take place June 5th at 7:30 p.m. at St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Scott Deming sailed from New Orleans Friday via the Delta Lines, for a cruise to South America. Former Coral Gables residents for about 12 years, the Demings spent last winter in California. * * * A farewell to the business world is being made this week by Anna Marie Raymond, who with her husband, the well-known artist-architect, W. Oakley Raymond, is returning to their home, 731 University Concourse about July first. Mrs. Raymond conducted the Anna Marie shop for a number of years in their own building, 210-212 Avenue Giralda. A creative milliner, Mrs. Raymond first made her name with handpainted straw hats, but her and bags made of coco fibre were also well received and she was among the first to put this pliable material to use. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond were among the first members of the Century Club of Coral Gables and their parties and tea dantsants they gave for the club, both at their previous home, 3600 Granada Boulevard and at the University Concourse home which they have not occupied for ten years, will bring back memories. Mrs. Raymond will be busy unpacking her lovely antiques and readying them against moving day. Her only regret is leaving the many friends she made; "real friends," she says, when she sewed and painted hats in the "Anna Marie."
A.D.P. BANQUET CELEBRATES FOUNDER'S DAY FOR SORORITY
Gamma Delta chapter, Alpha Delta Pi sorority celebrated with a banquet at the Green Lantern its first Founder's Day, since its installation on campus February 22, 1947. It soon will celebrate its centennial anniversary. Both dates occur in May. The sorority was founded May 15, 1851 at Wesleyan Female College in Macon, Ga. It has the distinction of being the oldest women's sorority and has 69 active chapters in the United States and Canada. At the University of Miami Delta Gamma chapter at its recent election, elected the following members to serve the ensuing year: Nina Faye Johnson, president; Bobbye Bradley, vice president; Janet Krueger, secretary; Phyllis Keefe, treasurer; Jean Mayes, rush chairman; Betty Rawson, assistant rush chairman; Jayne Ziegler, reporter and historian; Lucille Menendez, guard; Nell Black, political chairman; Ewing Boyd, Panhellenic representative.
Returns from Lakewood
James Valentine Young has returned to his home, 36 Carmona Avenue, from Lakewood, N. J., where he was in government work being transferred from Richmond Field, for the last several months.
Just Received! Shipment of the Famous Fortunet Casuals
In white and brown and white, they are truly the answer to graduation and vacation needs. Sizes 4 to 9 ... in AA to B widths. See them today at the new... The Bootery 252 CORAL WAY ON MIRACLE MILE
Introducing SOUTHERN DELICACIES
16 N. W. FIRST AVE. (West of the Tracks, Opposite Court House) A unique food service for a hungry Alice in the "Wonderland of Food," designed especially for you. Imagine bringing home real French Onion Soup, Manhattan clam chowder, wonderful roast stuffed chickens, juicy hot roast beef, Virginia baked hams, golden brown deviled crabs, fried shrimp and fish with hush puppies. Choose the part-you like best of our delicious turkeys, salads, fresh out of the garden—a delight to behold! The aroma of our hot pastrami will be an invitation to explore further into the finest in delicatessen. Now indulge yourself in our divine French pastry or try a piece of real cheese cake or sigh over a whipped cream rum pie. All made with real creamery butter. Lest we forget, our "Caterers" Ice Cream is simply scrumptuous. Our prices will most pleasantly surprise you. OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY Arthur Borok Janet Sinclair
Baby Time Hostess Joins Gables Welcome Wagon Group
New Residents Receive Calls, Flowers and Gifts from Merchants Mrs. F. W. Hirt has joined the group of Coral Gables hostesses for the Welcome Wagon as the "Baby Time" hostess. Other Coral Gables hostesses are Mrs. J. Guy Finn in charge of "Brides," and Mrs. H. O. Johnson, supervisor. The recently organized Newcomers Club of Coral Gables is an outgrowth of new residents being warmly welcomed by the various Coral Gables hostesses bearing gifts from merchants. Mrs. Johnson is returning this week from New York City where she attended the annual Welcome Wagon convention. "Planning for tomorrow" was the theme of the convention, which was held in honor of representatives and hostesses who have been associated with Welcome Wagon for ten years or more. Welcome Wagon was established by Thomas W. Briggs in Memphis, Tenn., in 1928. It now operates in 1000 cities in the United States and Canada. Its name is derived from the covered wagon that put out from frontier settlements to welcome pioneers making their way towards a new life in a new land. Welcome Wagon's hostesses are chosen with extreme care after a check of commercial, social, and church references. Preferable they are long-time residents in the community, Mr. Briggs, likes to think of each hostess as truly representatives of her town. Ranging in age from thirty to forty five, they must own and drive a car and be able to type — at least with one finger. Invariably they are married or widowed; they inspire more confidence when they have been "through the mill." The successful applicants are given an intensive two-week training course in Memphis, or New York. Through demonstrations and dramatized lectures they are coached to meet various situations. Everyone covers the same fundamentals and then receives specialized instruction in a particular field, as either a Newcomer, a Bride, a House Warming, or a Baby hostess. All four type hostesses carry lovely baskets of gifts from the merchants of their city or community with letters of welcome or congratulations from the Mayor and Chamber of Commerce. But the Baby Baskets really take the bun. Often the basket itself is a bassinet — with the compliments of the furniture store. A dress shop sends a baby dress; jeweler a silver spoon; the bank does itself proud with an inscribed white leather baby bank; a department store provides a rubberized sheet for the crib; the dairy a miniature vacuum bottle to keep milk hot or cold. The News paper will give a lovely scrap book with the clipping of the birth announcement pasted in on the first page. This conglomeration is topped off by three toys, a corsage for mo-ther, and a card on the men's shop for father. Mr. Briggs, believes baby calls so important that Welcome Wagon has launched a separate organization called "Baby Time." The Baby Time hostess is a clever woman. Like other alert and busy people, she budgets her hours as she budgets her cash. This is one of the qualities that make her valuable; for she not only renews the bond of friendship with people she has already contacted, but also picks up news and suggestions about others. Perhaps a timid soul longs for a church affiliation but hasn't the courage to push herself into a strange group, or a young mother, alone and frightened, needs information about local doctors and hospitals. Whatever the situation, Welcome Wagon hostess to the rescue all free.
MRS. THOMSON HEADS AUXILIARY
Mrs. John W. Thomson Jr., will be installed new president of the Lions Auxiliary at the annual meeting and luncheon at 12 p.m. June 4th at the home of Mrs. U. J. Hiss, 639 Avenue Velarde. Other officers to be installed include Mrs. J. Kenneth Cole, vice president; Mrs. William L. Ussery, secretary and Mrs. Robert McVoy, treasurer. Mrs. David Peck and Mrs. Clyde Higgins will serve with the hostess.
MR. AND MRS. CLUB PLAN DINNER-MEET
The Mr. and Mrs. Club of the Coral Gables Congregational Church will have its regular meeting in the lounge at 7 p.m. Friday. There will be a dinner followed by card games. Hosts and hostesses will be Dr. and Mrs. Gunard Antell; Mr. and Mrs. Orville Haller, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bayless. The newly-chosen officers for the club are: President, Earl Billings, secretary-treasurer; Ruth Blaylock, hospitality chairman; Helen Billings, publicity; Vada Vuncannon.
Mr. and Mrs. Bliss To See Honor Son Graduate
Mr. and Mrs. Whitney C. Bliss, 4100 Monseratte street, will leave soon for Providence, R. I., where they will witness their son Edwin C. Bliss receive his degree June 16th at Brown University. Edwin, an honor student at Brown, is a member of "Key" the Yacht Club and was president of his fraternity, Lamba Phi Alpha. His brother Carl, student at the University of Florida will join his parents for the trip to Providence.
Final Meeting Scheduled
Final meeting and election of officers for the members of Tequesta Society will take place Sunday afternoon at the home of Miss Helen Giersch, retiring president. Mrs. Roy Evans, senior president will be present. Reports on the convention recently held in Washington, D. C. will be heard.
To Chicago
Mrs. John Rosasco and children, Johnny, Joan and Jimmy, are leaving the seventh of June for Chicago, Ill., where they will visit Mrs. Rosasco's mother, Mrs. T. E. Myers. Planning to stay all during the school vacation, Mrs. Rosasco will visit relatives and friends in Wisconsin, Michigan, as well as Illinois, where she lived as a school girl.
CLEARANCE SALE ROCK-BOTTOM PRICES!
MAY 30 TO JUNE 7 GIRLS' DRESSES — Sizes 1 to 4 BOYS' SUITS T-SHIRTS OUTDOOR SLACKS OVERALLS SHORTS SHIRTS PAJAMAS LADIES' PANTIES AND SLIPS CHILDREN'S PANTIES SHOP EARLY FOR CHOICE SELECTIONS Audi's 1821 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
USE OUR FREE PARKING LOTS AS ADVERTISED IN GLAMOUR Majestic 1295 YOU'LL COTTON TO THIS CHARMING CHAMBRAY
To make your summer days pretty ones and cool ones—this combed cotton chambray! Button-down-front — so easy to slip into... In blue, maize, pink, all with white trim. Sizes 12 to 10.
Oven Fresh Bakery Goods All Cream Pastry Products Are Maintained At PROPER TEMPERATURES in CUSHMAN'S New, Especially Built REFRIGERATED PASTRY CASE
The latest in proper care of fine foods and a feature offered by CUSHMAN'S... the South's finest, most modern bakery! A CERTAIN HIT WITH EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY! CUSHMAN'S RICH, CREAMY CHOCOLATE CHIFFON PIE Graham Cracker Crust! Large Size! 85¢ OPEN ALL DAY WEDNESDAY Cushman's Bakers for the Home 2152 PONCE DE LEON BLVD. Corner of Alhambra Circle and the Boulevard Call 3-4161 to Place Orders PROMPT ATTENTION ASSURED
DENIM! Here's one farmer's daughter that made ... but good ... in the big city! Formerly used for overalls and such, now it can be seen at the "veddy" swank beach clubs—a fashionable cotton that smart women are "PICKIN" AT THE Gingham Shop
2140 PONCE DE LEON BLVD. EYELETS, BEMBERG, SHEER AND COTTON DRESSES, PLAYCLOTHES AND UNIFORMS, SIZES 9 to 56. SPECIAL GROUP 3.95 to 6.95
GEMS OF INTEREST by CARROLL'S JEWELERS
Just Finished! Solid Gold BOBBY PINS Made in our own shops! Heavy weight, 10kt gold, ribbed one or both sides. Price, including tax...... 3.95 ea. Just another indication of our versatility and ability to do the unusual. Whatever it is we can make it. Unusually fine watch repairing too. Carroll's JEWELERS Stylists in Diamond Rings 332 MIRACLE MILE PHONE 48-5711 WE REPAIR, MAKE AND SELL ANYTHING IN JEWELRY. FOR HAPPINESS FOREVER-GIVE JEWELRY
DISTINGUISHED GIFTS for Dad
Sunday, June 12, will be HIS special day. Let him know that you remember. Give him a gift he will prize for years to come. Our wide assortment—from which it is advisable to make your selection now—includes Elgin and Hamilton Watches . . . Rings . . . Eversharp Pens and Pencils . . . Billfolds . . . and a host of other suggestions. PAUL R. STEGEMAN JEWELER 2304 Ponce de Leon Blvd Coral Gables Diamonds Watches Fine Watch Repairing Jewelry
DANIELS Peasant Blouse
Peasant Blouse In cool, inviting batiste and organdy, white only. Small, medium and large. 2.95 DANIELS OPPOSITE GABLES THEATRE