Coral Gables Riviera-Times

CORAL GABLES Riviera Times

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3 | PAGE SEVEN

Portrays 'Junior Miss'

LOVABLE BRAT—That's the character Joan Odell will portray tonight at eight when she plays the title role in the opening performance of "Junior Miss" at St. Theresa's auditorium. The school dramatic group will repeat the play for second-nighters tomorrow night.

Housekeepers Launch 57th Season

Woodwards Celebrate 13th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Woodward of 2010 Country Club Prado marked their 13th wedding anniversary Saturday night with a "progressive" party for eight friends. Gables couples who joined the Woodwards in celebrating the event were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Daundrand, Dr. and Mrs. William Howden, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Cesarano and Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Harting. The tensome started the evening with cocktails at the Riviera Country Club, went on to dinner at Fox's and returned to the Country Club of Coral Gables for an anniversary waltz by moonlight in the dance patio. * * * The Horace F. Cordes of 4504 Alhambra Circle honored Mr. Cordes' brother, Harold Cordes, at dinner for eight at the Country Club of Coral Gables. The Springfield, O., visitor, who came to Florida to attend the opening of Burdine's Ft. Lauderdale store, will leave for the North tomorrow. * * * Federal Judge John D. Holland and Mrs. Holland chose Victor's as setting for a dinner party for friends. Other diners-out at the Drum were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Briggs, Dr. and Mrs. Arturo Di Filippi and their guests, and architect Curtis E. Haley and Mrs. Haley. * * * Dr. and Mrs. Richard C. Forman of 3931 S. W. 2nd Terrace were among hosts at the Country Club. Their guests for dinner and dancing were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gash, Dr. and Mrs. Howard McDevitt and the Stanley Humes. * * * Others who dined with family or friends at Fox's were Mr. and Mrs. Howe E. Moredock Jr., Dr. and Mrs. Sidney G. Cassell, Mrs. Helena R. Elliott, Dr. and Mrs. A. C. Fennell, the Fred Ackers and Mr. and Mrs. James Petrecca.

Picturesque Sunset Ceremony At St. Stephen's Unites Caroline Butler, F. L. Burki

Motoring to New Orleans on their honeymoon are Mr. and Mrs. F. Lawrence Burki, whose marriage took place at sunset Saturday at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, Coconut Grove. Incidently, and marking an unusual coincidence, the bride was born here in 1926, the year the Riviera weekly came into being. Her marriage story is the first to appear in the daily Riviera-Times. In one of the prettiest weddings of the fall season, the bride, the former Miss Caroline Baker Butler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd CAROLINE AND LARRY | Lloyd D. LeMan Photo | Baker Butler, pioneer residents of Coral Gables, wore a gown of white slipper satin designed with moyen-age neckline. The sheer yoke, outlined with a deep folded fichu of satin extended low over the shoulders and was fastened in the front with a seed pearl pin. The bodice was fitted, with long sleeves and the full skirt ended in a long train. Her illusion veil fell from a heart shaped halo, outlined with seed pearls, and extended to the end of the train. The bride, given in marriage by her father, carried the prayer book which was a gift from her maternal grandmother upon her confirmation. Yellow throated white orchids, tube roses and stephanotis formed its streamers. The church chancel was decorated with standards of white gladioli, pompom carnations and chrysanthemums. Altar bouquets were of the same flowers as were the bouquets marking the candle-lit pews. The Rev. Rex Wilkes read the double ring service which united the couple. Charles McVay, organist, played a program of selected numbers preceding the ceremony and the wedding march. Attendants Wear Fall Colors Miss Lanette Haar, cousin of the bride, was maid-of-honor. Her dress of gold faille was in period design made with portrait neckline, (Please turn to Page Eight)

Ceremony

Mrs. Pauline S. Harris of 643 Avenue San Antonio had a very important event in prospect when she left the Gables recently for Tennessee. In Nashville, she will meet her great- granddaughter, Constance Marion Rhett for the very first time. Wee Constance is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Rhett. After a stay in Nashville, Mrs. Harris will go on to Birmingham, Ala., and Mississippi to visit relatives and friends.

Mrs. Corrigan Names Garden Club Leaders

Mrs. George M. Corrigan, president of the Coral Gables Garden Club, today announced committee heads who will assist officers and directors of the organization during the 1947-48 club year. Mrs. O. A. Sandquist is chairman of program; Mrs. Douglas H. Reynolds and Mrs. Cresswell E. Stedman, hospitality; Mrs. Kenneth H. Goodrich and Mrs. J. C. Voges, flower arrangement; Mrs. Walter Wripprecht and Mrs. George Dacy, nomenclature; Mrs. George C. Simpson, membership; Mrs. I. W. England, finance; Mrs. M. B. Garris and Mrs. Royce Powell, decoration; Mrs. William Merriam, landscaping; Mrs. Francis S. Graham, publicity; Mrs. Evan D. Roser, library; Mrs. William T. Hilles and Mrs. George C. Williams, registration; Mrs. Howard Sullivan and Mrs. Charles Fuchs, flower show; Mrs. Worth St. Clair and Mrs. George B. Arnold, telephone; Mrs. J. H. Finney, notification and Mrs. R. J. Meiners and Mrs. Leonard C. Olson, Simpson Garden Center Hostesses.

Coconut Grove Group Sets Thursday for Initial Meeting

The Coconut Grove Housekeepers Club, oldest woman's organization in South Florida, will launch its 57th consecutive year of community service Thursday afternoon. Mrs. J. Lawrence Kelley, Jr., president, will call the meeting at the clubhouse to order promptly at 2:45 o'clock. The general meeting will be preceded by an Executive Board session at which committee heads will report on activities undertaken during the Summer just past. Mrs. Frederick Tilney will discuss house committee affairs; Mrs. Helene Wigman will report on welfare and yearbook; Mrs. Victor Moore on international relations and Mrs. Raleigh Blackwelder on American homes activities. In addition, Mrs. R. V. Latham will describe art work accomplished with Girl Scout Troops 6 and 38, a club-sponsored project. Board members will hear Mrs. Wigman's account on articles collected for Miami storm sufferers and Mrs. Moore will tell of the letters received from abroad in recognition of the group's overseas packages for the needy. At 2:45 p. m., Mrs. W. R. Deemer, will open the general program with a devotion. The theme for the day will be, "Peace Through Good Citizenship in our Community," sponsored by the American Citizenship committee headed by Mrs. H. G. Norwood, chairman and Mrs. J. Clayton Barrian, co-chairman; and by the Youth Conservation committee, Mrs. James E. Auld, chairman and Mrs. Ida P. Allen, co-chairman. Mrs. Auld will present Miss Betty June Brown, sent by the club this Summer to Girls' State in Tallahassee. She will report on the convention. Guests for the afternoon include Mrs. T. V. Moore and Mrs. William V. Lyon, president of the Jamaica (Please turn to Page Eight)

MONTGOMERYS TO BE HOSTS AT TROPICAL SOIREE

Col. and Mrs. Robert H. Montgomery will entertain at a cocktail party tomorrow from four until six o'clock at their home on Old Cutler Road. Delegates here for the convention of the National Association of Accountants and their wives will be guests for the occasion. Decorations with a tropical flavor will be highlighted by a display of orchids of the Montgomery's own orchid house, and an orchestra will provide music for dancing. The Colonel and his wife returned to the Gables recently from a six-month stay at their Summer home in Greenwich, Conn. During their Northern sojourn Mrs. Montgomery found time to make the Garden Clubs of America pilgrimage to St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minn., and also made flying trips to Asheville twice.

Long Islanders Visit Coral Gables

Long Islanders Mr. and Mrs. James Gillin and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Lewis left by motor for the North yesterday after a week's visit with friends in Coral Gables. The foursome, who call Floral Park home, enjoyed a reunion with Mr. Lewis' cousin, Ralph Lewis, at the latter's Anderson Road apartment during their stay. Sightseeing jaunts included a day's trip along the Overseas Highway to Seven Mile bridge.

Gablesgrams

By HELEN REYNOLDS, Society Editor | Many happy returns to Mrs. William L. Huntley who marks her birthday anniversary today. Beloved by young and old alike, Mrs. Huntley likes to entertain her friends, and follows an old Southern custom, by entertaining in her own home. Coral Gables residents for many years, Mr. and Mrs. Huntley recently moved to their new home, at 725 North Greenway Drive. At present they are vacationing in the North. While her husband was doing some big game hunting with friends in Wyoming, Kathleen visited their son William L. (Bill) Jr., now completing the courses at Notre Dame University interrupted during the war. She attended the opening Notre Dame-Pitt football game with her long time friend, Mrs. Knute Rockne. At present visiting in Mississippi, the Huntleys are expected home this week. * * * One of our favorite people is Irene McConnell, who this Summer opened a new shop in the 'gold' hills of Highlands, N. C. Irene owns "Yrene's," that swank little shop across from City Hall. Mrs. McConnell has the bluest of blue eyes and prematurely white hair. She is a gentle soul with a musical laugh, a keen sense of humor and also a keen business sense. Take her ability to get a HOUSE BUILT IN ONE WEEK, for instance. That she did and in Highlands. She tells me that first she and her husband bought the lots. The view was so marvelous, that all they did was to run out of the shop to see the view and sigh, and run back in to do a little work. Contacting the only builder who was bringing lumber up the mountain Mrs. McConnell made her plea. We're of the opinion that he must have fallen under the spell of those Irish eyes and that winning smile, for he said: "You'll get the very next load." He made his word good and the McConnells moved into their own new house in one week from the day it was started. Irene is back and her shop 'Yrene' is open for the season, but come next May the McConnells will be trekking mountainward, to their built-in-one-week-home and new shop. * * * Home from a six weeks visit with her two sons and their families is Mrs. Ralph H. Ferrell of 932 Avenue Tendillo. In Richmond, Virginia, she visited the Ralph H. Ferrells Jr., and their two children Lydia and Ralph 3rd. A musician of no mean ability herself, the senior Mrs. Ferrell was delighted with the talent displayed by eight year old Lydia as a piano student. "She has a real gift" her grandmother declared. In Mt. Kisco, New York, Mrs. Ferrell was guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Ferrell and their three children Maribel, Bobby and Patricia, just two. Maribel nine, was named for her two grandmothers, Mary Hughes Call, the noted pianist, and 'Bell' for Mrs. Ferrell. Incidentally Mrs. (Please turn to Page Nine)

Ponce High Faculty Elects Mrs. Prettyman

Members of the faculty of Ponce de Leon High School who recently formed a club have elected Mrs. Jane Prettyman, president. Composed of 58 instructors, the group will be represented at the Dade County Class Room Teachers meetings by Mrs. Irene Murray. The group is planning a garden party in the near future, place and date to be announced.

Mrs. Toloff Joins Husband

Mrs. Lester Toloff has arrived from New York City to join her husband, new owner of the Pilkington Studios, and together they are residing at the Solano Hotel until they can find a Gables home. Mrs. Toloff, who holds a master's degree from Columbia University in medical social work, was attached to the New York City School Board. She will be associated with her husband in his photographic work.

Gets New Post

Thomas B. Wray, former Grove resident, has just been named manager of the Imperial Hotel in Canton, N. C.

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