Coral Gables Riviera-Times

Tall Girls Voice Opinions Junior Women Not Worrying About Longer Hem

By HELEN REYNOLDS Consensus of opinion among the tall (and by that we mean the taller) members of the Coral Gables Junior Women's Club, is that the longer hemline is due for a shorter life. In choosing the taller girls for this inquiry, which happened to also include the mother-tall-daughter, Mrs. Curtis Haggard and the immediate past president Mrs. Joseph T. Cox, your reporter thought their opinions might be interesting since the longer skirt is definitely for the taller girl - but listen. Mrs. Curtis Haggard says, "Well to be perfectly frank, I like a happy medium, an inch or two below the knee, in fact a woman should choose the style best suited to her own individual characteristics is the rule I have." Mrs. Haggard has just returned from New York City where she attended the General Federation of Women's clubs convention. In New York the longer hem line was being worn on the street, mostly models, she said and at the theatre she saw many ballet length evening gowns being worn. Mrs. Joseph Cox, takes a very different look at the situation. "If I favored the new extra long hemline," she said "I would have to throw out my entire wardrobe and begin all over again and besides think of all the extra material needed." Off to Gloucester Mrs. John Halifax was so enthused over the family's proposed trip to Gloucester, Mass., on which they are embarking Saturday, that she just laughed about the new hem line ordered by fashion for milady's wardrobe. However, seriously, she said "I have never worn my dresses extremely short nor extremely long. I think the hem line should break at the calf of the leg and if everybody followed the rule they would look right." Mrs. Halifax and her two young daughters Joan nearly 8 and Verona 3 1/2 have been taking early morning swims at Matheson's hammock and this interesting junior club member proudly reports her two young daughters can swim and Joan goes off the diving board. In Gloucester, the family plans to stay a month; to do a lot of sailing on a 52 foot schooner they will have. Favors the New Length Mrs. Warren Glasgow, club member for the past two years, was the only one asked the question, who favored the new style. She said, "Having the advantage of height, 5-6, I surely am in favor of the new extra long hem line. Of course one is not inspired much these hot days, but for the new dark suits I think the longer hem line is good, and then I always wear high heels, so I feel the longer dress helps." Mrs. Glasgow plans to leave about the 27th for a visit to her former home in Atlanta. Mrs. Conway Hamilton thinks the change would be "hard on the wardrobe." "You would practically have to throw every thing away," she said, "and I like short hem lines and besides I like to wear flat heel shoes." Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. W. F. Esslinger Jr., whose terse rejoinder to the question brought a "I'm agin it," sums up pretty well what the junior women think of the new proposed length of women's dresses.

Mrs. Kenney Dies At Lake Wales

Funeral services and burial took place in Chattanooga, Tenn., for Mrs. Emma Kenney of Coral Gables who died suddenly July 10 at the home of her son Don Kenney, Lake Wales. Mrs. Kenney was a resident of Coral Gables for 40 years. Her husband, the late Melvin Kenney, was a large land owner of Coral Gables property before the Gables was subdivided. She was a member of St. Philip's Episcopal Church and leaves in addition to her son, a granddaughter Miss Nancy Van Tine Kenney the daughter of the late Lt. Comdr. M. Perry Kenney of Coral Gables.

Williams' House Guest Miss Redd Visits Havana

Miss Jane Carroll Redd, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. I. K. Redd of Richmond, Va., who has been the house guest of Dr. and Mrs. Edward Williams, 4373 S. W. 16th terrace, spent the week end in Havana, Cuba. Miss Redd will leave Tuesday for her home and will be accompanied by the Williamses young son Ned who will visit his maternal grandmother Mrs. C. S. Barlow. Mrs. Williams plans to go up to Richmond at the end of August.

The A. W. Lummises On Long Trip

Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Lummis are seeing a large slice of this country in an all motor trip to California. From Reno, Nevada, they postcard they are making good time and the roads have been good all the way. Memphis, Tulsa, Denver, Salt Lake City, and Pikes Peak behind them. They will visit San Francisco, then Seattle. Enroute home they will visit for a time in St. Louis, Mo., their home in war years, and Mrs. Lummis' old home in Mobile, Ala.

From Bass Country

Mr. and Mrs. M. Henry Grant are vacating up in Rhinelander, Wisc., where the "bass eating bass" abound. "Having a wonderful trip," they postcard.

Welcome Mat Miamians Choose Gables — Other Newcomers Arrive

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Benjamin are among former Miamians who are buying homes and large ones in Coral Gables. They have recently moved to their new home at 4307 Segovia Street in one of the larger Mediterranean types of houses built when Coral Gables was young. The Benjamins have three sons and a daughter. Virginia is seven, Sons Edward and Gerald are grown; Gerald having seen service with the Marines stationed in Newfoundland. The youngest son is John just four. The home is the former home of Mrs. Charles Wittelshofer. From South Miami Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Cluthe who have been residing in South Miami are living in the home at 323 Avenue Alesio. Mr. Cluthe is a pilot for Pan American World Airways and their young daughter is Barbara. The Cluthes are of the Methodist faith as are the Benjamins above, and also Mr. and Mrs. Norman McNair, also former Miamians and now residing in their own new home at 723 Avenue Camilo. Mr. and Mrs. McNair also have one daughter, Norma-Jean. From Massachusetts From Worchester, Mass., have come Mr. and Mrs. Albert Brown who have bought the house at 228 Avenue Alesio where they expect to live life the Florida way. Mr. Brown is retired from business and their family of children is grown. Also From Miami Representing one of the older Miami families, Mr. and Mrs. George Romfh Jr., have joined the Coral Gables colony of home owners by purchase of home at 1001 Country Club Prado where they will now reside. Mr. Romfh is vice-president of the Miami Grocery Co. Their three sons are George, Dick and John and they belong to the Catholic faith. New Jersey South Orange, New Jersey, was the former home of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Skow who now call Coral Gables home at 1307 Elrado Street. Mr. Skow is a mason contractor with the Reed Construction Company. The Skows have a son, Harold, who with his wife and baby daughter Ingrid, two, reside with their parents. Also Skows are Lutherans. New Home Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Emory and their baby daughter Donna Sue, 22 months old, have just moved into their recently completed new home at 4208 Alhambra Circle. Building a home these days is a problem, but Mr. Emory is a builder and that probably is a reasonable answer for their attractive new place. From Atlanta, Ga., the Emorys will also find the church of their faith (Baptist) in Coral Gables. Houston Formerly of Houston, Texas, and a National Airlines pilot Sim Speer and Mrs. Speer are new Coral Gables having bought their home at 244 Avenue Fluvia. Belonging to the Presbyterian faith, the Speers have two children, Dickey 3 and Lyle-Jean 6. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Drill are now residing at 4505 Alhambra Circle and will join the colony of air pilots and their families in Coral Gables. Mr. Drill is an Eastern Airlines pilot. Their little girl aged two is called Malin and the family faith is Congregational. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Jacob are former Baltimorans who recently bought the home at 545 Avenue San Sebastian for their Florida home. Mr. Jacob is a salesman for the Borden Co. and their two children Juanita 10 and Jackie 6 will probably attend the Coral Gables Elementary school. Presbyterian is the faith of the Jacob family.

REX E. ROFFLER AND BRIDE REPEAT VOWS

Mr. and Mrs. Rex E. Loffler are residing in Miami following their recent marriage, in the Bryan Memorial church, Coconut Grove. For her marriage, the former Miss Frances Moss, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Moss of Elkmont, Ala., wore traditional white satin for her wedding. Miss Jackie Lee Roffler, sister of the bridegroom, was maid of honor and Miss Helen Morris was bridesmaid. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Edmond O. Roffler of Coral Gables, Mr. Roffler acted as best man for his son. Jack Pierce, George White and Willard Morris seated the guests. A reception followed at the senior Roffler home. The new Mrs. Roffler was graduated from the Elkmont High school. Mr. Roffler attended Ponce de Leon High school and spent 5 1/2 years in the Navy. He is now with the Aircraft service corporation. The Roffler's cut their cake

GOLDEN WEDDING BELLS WILL RING SUNDAY FOR THE GEORGE B. LAIRDS

Sunday will have a special meaning for the Reverend George B. Laird, pastor emeritus of the First Presbyterian Church of Coral Gables and his wife, Lizetta B. Laird for they will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. The Lairds were married July 20, 1897, in Chicago, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Laird have been Coral Gables' residents for the past 20 years. He was the first minister of the Presbyterian Church and the present church edifice was obtained during his pastorate. Their home is at 1144 Avenue Cordova. The party will take place at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Marguerite, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ryan who live with their three children near Hollywood. The Reverend Mr. and Mrs. Laird also have a married son De Estine Laird who resides with his wife and two children in Camas, Washington.

Mrs. Baker On Vacation

Mrs. Grace Baker who operates the Post Office Yarn Shop is vacationing at Hot Springs, National Park and Memphis. She will return the last of August to reopen her shop the first of September.

EASY TO MAKE AND BAKE Cookies Replace Frosted Cakes in Summer-

Homemade cakes are delicious and frosted ones, hard to resist. However in hot weather especially the humid example Coral Gables folk have been experiencing the past few weeks, frosted layer cakes are not appealing, neither do they keep well. Try cookies for a change on the family and see how they respond. There are several types of the wellknown cookie: drop cookies, easy to make up and easy to bake. T-Cakes 1 cup crisco 2 cups brown sugar 2 eggs 1 cup nuts 1 cup raisins 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp soda 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon Mix well. Line large loaf pan with wax paper and pack mixture. Place in refrigerator over night. Slice and bake. These cookies keep a long time when packed in air tight containers. Mrs. James N. Ammen's recipe for brownies as submitted to the Coral Gables Woman's Club 1940 cook book sounds interesting. Chocolate and pecans, both to be had in market today are necessary for this toothsome cake. Brownies Melt together 1/4 cup butter ( 1/2 stick) and two squares bitter chocolate. Let cool slightly. Add two beaten eggs gradually, one cup sugar, 1/2 cup flour, one teaspoon vanilla, one cup pecans. Pour into shallow pan 1/2 inch thick. Bake in moderate oven 30 minutes. When cool cut in squares. Mrs. Fred Grinham, a past president of the Coral Gables Garden Club and also of the Coral Gables Music Club contributes a peanut butter cookie in this edition of the club cook book. Peanut Butter Cookies 1 cup shortening 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp soda 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs well beaten 2 cups sifted flour Mix thoroughly, form in small balls and press on baking sheet with spatula or a fork dipped in flour. Bake in a moderate oven until a delicate brown. Makes about 5 dozen cookies. If soda is taboo in your cookbook here is a recipe for ice box cookies Mrs. H. N. Rath makes that is good and minimizes the soda portion. Ice Box Cookies 1/4 lb. butter 1 cup dark brown sugar 1 egg 2 cups (all purpose) flour 1/2 tsp soda 1 tsp cream tarter 1 cup chopped nuts Cream sugar and butter. Beat eggs well. Sift flour, soda and cream tarter. Put nuts in flour and add to cream mixture. Make into 2 rolls 2 inches in diameter. Let stand over night in refrigerator. Cut in thin slices and bake in moderate oven. Fudge Squares 1/4 lb. butter 3 squares Baker's chocolate 4 eggs 2 cups sugar 1 cup flour 2 tsp vanila Melt the butter and the chocolate on a slow fire, mix eggs, sugar and flour. Add vanila. Beat well and blend melted butter and chocolate. To this add a small pkg. of nuts. Bake in a shallow pan 350 degrees 30 minutes. Cut in squares. A Kris Kringle cookie contributed by Mrs. S. J. Delancy, has a Christmasy ring to it. Kris Kringle Cookies 1 cup shortening 2-3 cup sugar 1 egg 3 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla Cream the shortening. Add the sugar, egg beat well. Mix and sift dry ingredients and add to mixture. Add vanilla. Firm into two rolls chill and bake at 400 degrees for 5 minutes. Makes 4 dozen.

Little Stars To Meet

Estrellita Club of the Coral Gables OES will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the home of Mrs. R. V. Drummond, 3520 N. W. 15th Street for dessert bridge. Mrs. George Grommet will assist the hostess.

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