Coral Gables Riviera-Times

Racing Opens In Flutter of Greenbacks, Long Shots Gableites Prominent in Social Whirl Attending Inaugural At Gulfstream Park Track

By JULIA D. HARUM and CHUCK WILEY Gulfstream Park opened its racing meeting yesterday with long shots stepping and greenbacks waving—and Coral Gables fans managed to "bring home" their share of both. "Six great winners!" was the jubilant report of Mrs. William L. Huntley. "We skipped the first race, then brought the next six winners home in a row." Sharing Mr. and Mrs. Huntley's inaugural day "good pickin's" were Dr. and Mrs. Starling P. Alderson, guests for the day in the Huntley box. The Aldersons are transplanted Kentuckians who now make their home at 2413 Country Club Prado. Unlike many racing fans, Mrs. Huntley was quite willing to reveal her "system." "We put two dollars for luck on 'sure fire' tips we got—then went right ahead and played our own choices!" the charming Southerner declared with a laugh. Almost to a horse, the "sure-fire" tips backfired—and their own hunches paid off at the wire and at the parimutuel windows. "Umpydan," big bay gelding from the Huntleys' own thoroughbred string, had to be scratched from the sixth race when the track proved too "cuppy" to insure his best performance. "But Umpydan will be running later on—with our two dollars right on his nose!" the Huntleys advised. "Whenever he runs, he runs to win." To which Leroy Keating, trainer of the Huntley racers and also a guest in their box yesterday, nodded a hearty "That he does!" Fred W. Hooper, another Gableite whose racing silks are famed on tracks throughout the country, admitted to "a pretty fair day." "I managed to pick two or three scattered long shots that came in," he related. "The trouble was that I also picked two or three that didn't!" Honors for the day went to Mrs. Hooper. "She was a lot luckier than I—she really had some of those long shots," Mr. Hooper declared. With a grin in the direction of his better-handicapper he added "And don't think luck didn't have a lot to do with it!" Mr. and Mrs. Morton Bright of Atlanta, Ga., who are houseguests at the Hooper home at 3211 Alhambra Circle, were also guests in the Gables couple's box yesterday. The Georgians will remain in Coral Gables for the Winter season—if they're successful in their hunt for a home here. Other guests of the Hoopers at the Inaugural program were Mrs. Ralph McIlvain of New York and Ivan Parke, trainer of the Hooper thoroughbreds, and Mrs. Parke. Like the Huntleys, Hooper and Parke decided the rain-soaked track would make too tough going for their fast-track specialist "Colossal" and withdrew their entry from the Inaugural Handicap. Charles R. Harting reported "I saved money—I stayed home from the races" but that his wife attended and did all right. "She broke even—and anyone who can do that is way ahead!" he declared. Mrs. Harting had other ideas. She thought the bangtails might have done better by her—inasmuch as it was her birthday. Celebrating a birthday lunch on the Clubhouse Terrace with the petite Gables golfer were Mrs. E. S. Woodward, Mrs. John Halifax and Mrs. Harold G. Robinson. At the end of the fourth race, Mrs. Halifax confessed that her crystal ball was a mite clouded. "Of course, I don't usually start picking them until the sixth," she consoled herself. "But I don't know whether my money's going to hold out that long!" Dick Thiel's wife didn't know her husband had snuck off to the races until he came home beaming "I've been in the sun and I'm in the money!" "He wouldn't tell me how much he won—but that wasn't ten dollar smile!" Mrs. Thiel surmised cannily. "At any rate, he must have had confidence that fortune was smiling," she added. "He ate dinner and went right off to the dog track!" Between the third and fourth races, the William C. Wards and daughter, Marilyn were seen occupying their special box. With them were Mr. and Mrs. U. J. Hiss, Marilyn's future in-laws, and Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Weaver and their daughter, Betty who was busily studying her racing "primer" like a star student. Others seen poring over racing Forms and cards under the Clubhouse awning at the Hallandale oval were William Rupp, Milo Coffin, Harry Murray, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Muzzii, and Tommy Miller. Their financial statements weren't available at press time!

GABLES COUPLE HOSTS AT 50TH WEDDING FETE

Golden chrysanthemums, yellow gladioli and ferns decorated the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Troup at 5100 Alhambra Circle for golden wedding festivities honoring Mrs. Troup's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John B. Joyner. The anniversary dinner and open house were held on November 28th, exactly half a century from the date of Mr. and Mrs. Joyner's marriage at McDonough, Ga., in 1897. Seven children of the couple and their families gathered to pay homage to the Joyners and give toasts at a traditional Thanksgiving dinner in the Troup home at which 27 places were set. Following the dinner open house was held for Mr. and Mrs. Joyner, who have been residents of Hialeah since 1925. At the coffee table Mrs. V. R. Joyner and Mrs. Fletcher Eldridge presided. Family Gathers Daughters and sons attending the jubilee included Mr. and Mrs. V. R. Joyner and two children; Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Joyner and son and Mrs. J. P. Greer, all of Jacksonville, C. B. Joyner and son were there from West Palm Beach and from Miami were Mr. and Mrs. Talmadge Joyner and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Curry and two children. Also attending was Mrs. J. T. E'Dalgo of Forsyth, Ga., a sister of the senior Mrs. Joyner's. Recently the golden wedding anniversary celebrators became great-grandparents twice over when daughters were born to their granddaughters, Mrs. J. P. Greer Jr. of Jacksonville and Mrs. Charles Pierce of Pennsylvania.

Lions Auxiliary Lunches Tomorrow

The Coral Gables Lions Auxiliary will meet at 11 a.m. tomorrow at the Country Club of Coral Gables for a business meeting. At noon members will have luncheon followed by bridge. Mrs. Ira Haycock is hostess and Mrs. Jack Widdersheim, co-hostess for the luncheon. At the business session plans will be made to award two pairs of Orange Bowl tickets.

Mrs. Wynne Host Mrs. Winston Wynne, 411 Avenue Navarre, will be host to the June-December chapter of the Woman's Auxiliary of St. Philip's Episcopal church tomorrow at 11 a.m. Mrs. A. C. Mayer will assist Mrs. Wynne.

It's a Date

Tomorrow CHRISTMAS BAZAAR, Congregational Church, 10 a.m. -5:30; dinner served 6 p.m. COCO PLUM Woman's Club meeting, Clubhouse, 12:30 p.m. LIONS AUXILIARY, business meeting, 11 a.m., Country Club of Coral Gables; luncheon followed by bridge, noon. POETRY GROUP, Coral Gables Woman's Club, 2:30 p.m. PI BETA PHI Alumnae meeting, home of Mrs. Paul Wooley, 800 Palermo, 11 a.m.

Miss Mamie Harriette Parker Wed to Jimmy E. Baggett In Picturesque Church Rites

MRS. JIMMY ELDRIDGE BAGGETT A picture gown of ivory satin and mellow Chantilly, designed and fashioned by the bride and her mother, was wedding attire for Miss Mamie Hariette Parker last evening when she exchanged marriage vows with Jimmy Eldridge Baggett. The ceremony which united two Coconut Grove families was solemnized in the Coconut Grove Baptist Church before an altar banked with white gladioli, ferns and palms and lighted by candles set in silver candelabra. The Rev. Joe Lonnie Brown was officiating clergyman. A reception at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Parker of 2475 Swanson Avenue, followed the church rites. Miss Parker's gown was made with yoke of illusion and an off-the-shoulder ruff of satin edged with a ruffle of Chantilly. The sweeping Martha Washington skirt fell from fitted bodice and was caught up at front hemline in two wide scallops to reveal rows of ruffled lace. Long mitts of matching satin and a halo headdress from which the bridal veil cascaded, completed her costume. She carried a satin-covered bride's prayer book marked with a white orchid. Mrs. John A. Brakes attended Miss Parker as matron of honor and Miss Elizabeth Baggett, sister of the bridegroom, was maid of honor. Miss Nell Rose Anders and Miss Bobbie Pierce were bridesmaids and Miss Betty Giles was junior bridesmaid. Mrs. Brakes' picture gown of deep rose satin and old fashioned heart-shaped bonnet were duplicated in ice-blue satin in the bridesmaids' costumes. The matron of honor carried blue chrysanthemums and while the maids' bouquets were pink chrysanthemums. Flower girl Gerwin Brown was gowned in rose mousseline while ring-bearer Dickie Hatcher wore a Fauntleroy suit of white satin. William Crawford served as best man for Mr. Baggett, who is son of the William Baggetts of 2726 S. W. 25th Terrace. Ushers were William Stephens, Elmer Warren, Henry Westmoreland and A. R. Molina. Sylvia Willoughby, pianist, and William Folwell, tenor, provided music before the candlelight ceremony. Upon completion of their new home, the newlyweds will live at 5958 S. W. 28th Street. Both bride and groom are graduates of Ponce de Leon High School. Mrs. Baggett attended Western Carolina Teacher's College. Her husband served two years with the Merchant Marine and in the Army after leaving Ponce and is now associated with Southern Dairies.

HIGH FLIERS

This time tomorrow afternoon Mrs. Gerald W. Quinn and baby daughter, Karen Anne, will be winging their way from Akron, Ohio to Coral Gables where they will stay with Mrs. Quinn's parents, the J. T. Watters of 2701 Columbus Blvd. Dr. Quinn will join his family for the Christmas and New Year's holidays.

FRIENDS HONOR H. F. FAITH

Those knocks on the door of the H. F. Faith home on 901 NW 41st Avenue at 8:30 p.m. the other night might have meant that a couple of guests were dropping by to say hello. But they didn't. They heralded the beginning of a very successful surprise birthday party for Mr. Faith. An evening of bridge, poker and bonanza was part of the entertainment for the sixteen who gathered to help him celebrate his birthday. A midnight snack ended the party.

Club Poetry Group To Hear Review

Mrs. H. O. Charles will review the poetry of Britain's Alfred Noyes, when the poetry group of the Coral Gables Woman's Club meets at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow at the clubhouse. Mrs. Ralph Engle will discuss writing of sonnets. The members will read and criticize their own lyrics written for the occasion. Mrs. Edith Etswiler will be the tea hostess. Members of the poetry division under the chairmanship of Mrs. J. Riley Stants include, Mrs. Samuel N. Bowen, Miss Leila White, Mrs. Charles, Mrs. Etswiler and Mrs. Engle.

Here's one for damp, sticky days. Salt and pepper shakers have been developed which are supposed to pour even under water. (We don't believe it!)

Close to 500 Diners, Dancers Expected at Woman's Club Barbecue-Revue Friday Nite

Reservations were pouring in today for the Coral Gables Woman's Club barbecue dinner-dance Friday night at the Country Club of Coral Gables, as members and their friends formed guest and no-host tables. Mr. and Mrs. William T. Hilles will be hosts at one of the larger tables. Their guests are to be Mr. and Mrs. John A. Lyden, Mr. and Mrs. Willard A. Nicholson, Mr. and Mrs. S. Earle Giffen, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Klas-sy, Mr. and Mrs. Rees Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. David Giffen, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Page, Mr. and Mrs. Lem Stevens and Mr. and Mrs. Francis S. Graham. Forming a "no host" table are Mr. and Mrs. Rogers E. Eikenberry, Dr. and Mrs. Donald Marion, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Law Woodward and Dr. and Mrs. Robert Dickey. At a "Dutch Treat" table for six will be Dr. and Mrs. Curtis Haggard, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Picwaty and Dr. and Mrs. Dave Rosworth, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Hart will have as their table guests Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Cutler, Mrs. W. B. Inman, Jr., Mrs. Albert H. Kendall, Mrs. Frank Fenwick, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Foster and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Rankin. Another no host table for 20 will include Mr. and Mrs. William Schaefer, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Riff, Mrs. S. A. Froehling, Mrs. Ann Hendershott, Mrs. and Mrs. H. D. Fowler. Also Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Johnson and their two daughters, Miss Helen Marie and Miss Gloria Jean Johnson, Miss Ann Macklin, Harry Meyers, Dr. and Mrs. Roy Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Swigeri, Mrs. Margaret Joslin, Dr. and Mrs. D. T. Nolen and Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Chandler. Former Mayor and Mrs. Thomas C. Mayes and Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Greene will be at a table for four. Mr. and Mrs. William Law, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Pearson, Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Langston, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Robinson and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Peck are also among those who have reserved "ringside" tables for the dinner, floor show and fashion pageant. Reservations for 12 guests have been made by Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Reynolds and Mr. and Mrs. Leo L. Brown. Accommodations may still be reserved by calling Mrs. William Cox, 48-3926; Mrs. Johnson, 4-0128, or Mrs. Marjorie Hager, 48-1038, 48-1038.

Hedge-path Tree Surgery

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