Coral Gables Riviera-Times

Coconut Grove Woman Plan Yule Program

Betrothal of Lakeland Girl To Richard Avann Bronson Told by Bride-Elect's Parents

Of interest in South Florida and Illinois is the engagement of Miss Rebecca Watson and Richard Avann Bronson which is being announced today by the bride-elect's parents, Dr. and Mrs. Herman Watson of 210 Hiawatha Trail, Lakeland, Florida. Mr. Bronson is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Reid R. Bronson of 2122 Burleshaw Road, South Miami and Chicago, Ill. Miss Watson, the only daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Watson, is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Willis Watson of Statesboro, Georgia and the maternal granddaughter of Mrs. D. B. Kibler of Lakeland and the late Dr. David Burke Kibler Sr. She was born and reared in Lakeland and completed her preparatory school education at Ward Belmont in Nashville, Tenn. While at Ward Belmont she served as a member of the Student Government Council for four years, and in her senior year as president. She also was an officer in the Latin club in her junior year and class president during her sophomore year. She was graduated from Duke University in 1947 with an A.B. degree in psychology. While at Duke she was a member of Alpha Phi national social sorority and was chapter president in 1946-47. Mr. Bronson is the only son of Dr. and Mrs. Reid R. Bronson. His paternal grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. Solon R. Bronson of Chicago and Dr. and Mrs. Warren E. Morrill of Evanston, Ill., are his maternal grandparents. He attended Ponce de Leon High School and was graduated from Riverside Military Academy, Gainesville, Ga. He is now attending Duke University where he is a member of Lambda Chi Alpha, national fraternity. Among the many pre-nuptial events being planned for the affianced couple is the Christmas cocktail party Dr. and Mrs. Bronson will give during the Yuletide season. MISS REBECCA WATSON

Yay, Tech!

Georgia Tech will have a couple of enthusiastic Anderson fans rooting for its team in the New Year's Orange Bowl game. They're Mr. and Mrs. Graham Anderson from Atlanta who will arrive December 23rd for a two weeks' visit with Mr. and Mrs. Ira A. Lamont Jr. at their home on 733 Avenue Catalonia. While here, the Andersons will also "houseguest" with friends on Miami Beach.

S. Miami Riders Set Party Tonight

The Padgett playhouse in South Miami will be the scene of the South Miami Riding Club's Christmas party tonight. Beginning at 8 p. m., about 200 members of the club will gather at 935 S. 8th Street, the home of the E. H. Padgetts, for an evening of entertainment and business. The main event of the evening will be the election of officers. Christian Wittkow, president, will preside. As for the entertainment, members of the group will record their voices individually and in groups. Then they'll play them back so the whole group can hear them.

Maurice Harts Invite 40 To Fish Fry

Badminton, dart throwing and various other outdoor games will be part of the entertainment for guests who attend the Maurice Harts' fish fry tomorrow night. Beginning at 7 p. m., about 40 guests will assemble at the Hart home on 333 Avenue Cadima. Guests will include members of the Welcome Wagon and their wives. Main guest of the evening will be Mrs. Hilda Yoakley, state supervisor from Lakeland, who is visiting here for a week at the Antilla. Two large conch shells filled with fruit will adorn the Hart's outdoor table. Besides the regular fish usually served at a fish fry, there will be crawfish included in the menu. Assisting Mrs. Hart will be Mrs. Mary Scott Inman and Mrs. Anne Kendall.

Betty Hightower Is Bride of J. W. McConnell

White star jasmine banked the fireplace and mantle in the living room of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar W. McConnell, 3185 Royal Road, Coconut Grove, for the candle light wedding of their son James W. McConnell and Miss Betty Hightower which took place at eight o'clock last night. Dr. Nevin H. Schaaf performed the double ring ceremony witnessed by a large group of relatives and friends. Mrs. Frederic S. Youngfelt played a program of nuptial music preceding the ceremony, and the wedding marches. Mrs. Paul Kemp was matron of honor. Her pale yellow brocade frock was made with round neck, small puff sleeves and deep floor length full gathered skirt. Her headdress of matching mailne fell waist length and she carried a sheaf of pink roses. The pretty bride wore a pink brocade gown with full sweep skirt and deep boat-shaped neckline with net inserts at the shoulders. Pink bows of the material formed the brief sleeves. Her veil of finger-tip-length net was attached to her head with a halo of the net outlined with seed pearls. She carried a hand bouquet of orchids tied with wide pink ribbon. She was given in marriage by Henry C. Mount, uncle of the bridegroom. A reception followed immediately after at which the bride and groom posed for pictures cutting their wedding cake while the groom's father and most of his cousins, all excellent photographers, focused their cameras and flashed light bulbs. The refreshment table, an antique maple, was laced with the beautiful Christmas vine and gleamed under the light of candles in silver candelabra. Mrs. McConnell, the bridegroom's mother, wore a black lace and crepe gown. Mrs. Edward Thelan, cousin of the groom, kept the bride's book. Mrs. S. C. Thompson presided at the punch bowl. Mrs. L. M. Thompson and Mrs. S. C. Thompson Jr., all cousins of the groom, assisted in serving. For an upstate motor wedding trip the new Mrs. McConnell changed to a brown wool hound's tooth check suit with brown accessories. Upon their return they will reside at 3175 Royal Road. Out-of-town guests included the bride's uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. McFee and their daughter Betty and son Billy Jr. of Del Ray. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Butler Hightower of Moultrie, Ga. She has resided at 325 Avenue Viscaya since coming to Coral Gables.

GABLEITES ENJOY RACES AT GULFSTREAM

Feminine racing fans from Coral Gables Hooper box at Gulfstream were Mrs. William took a look-see at the Gee-Gees recently. Carroll Latimer (center) and Mrs. Morton Guests of Mrs. Fred W. Hooper (left) in the Bright, visitor to the Gables from Atlanta, Ga.

Country Club Members Reserve Ringside Tables For Fiesta Show, Supper Tuesday

Fiesta will be the fashion show at the Country Club of Coral Gables Tuesday evening-and festive the audience that watches it. While Mrs. Charles R. Harting, general chairman, was writing daily letters to Santa pleading "Please, no rain on Tuesday night," hundreds of club members were confidently arranging table parties in the patio that will be setting for the event. Mr. and Mrs. Rees Marshall have bid the ten friends they will entertain at the fashion show-supper to cocktails at their home, 443 Avenue Giralda, first. At the Marshall table will be Mr. and Mrs. Robert Page, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Parker, Mrs. John Casanave, Mrs. Helena R. Elliott, Robert Wombolt and Priestly Orme, Jacksonville visitor at the Parker home. Mr. and Mrs. George M. Corrigan and Mrs. Edith Dreesbach have been busily phoning friends to join them at a "Dutch Treat" table for 20. The party will include the Earl S. Griffins, the William Hilles, Dr. and Mrs. George Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Klassy, Col. and Mrs. Richmond Gibson. Also joining the Corrigans and Mrs. Rowe will be William Rupp, Mrs. Mildred Rupp Campbell, Johnstown, Penna., Dr. Greer re-and Clarence Rye. Dr. and Mrs. R. Spencer Howell will be hosts to 12 guests. They will include Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Karcher, Mr. and Mrs. Gardner Bartlett and Mrs. Bartlett's father; Miss Mary Lou Karcher and her escort, Robert Dillard, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brand and their son, Bill. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Bismarck and their 12 guests will start the evening with dinner at the club before the style pageant. With the Bismarcks are to be Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Reinhold, who returned to the Gables this week from their North Carolina mountain home; Mr. and Mrs. Colton Skinner, Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. John Halifax and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Connell.

A. B. Curry Sons Return From Panama, South America for Christmas With Parents

Arriving from Panama on the 18th to spend Christmas with his parents, the A. B. Currys of 1000 Hardee Road, is J. W. Curry. He is an aeronautical engineer at the Coco Sole Base in the Canal Zone. A. B. Curry Jr. will also be on hand to celebrate Christmas with his dad, mother and brother. An artist, A. B. Jr. arrived Wednesday from South America where he has been on a painting safari. He will leave for San Salvador some time in February. Surprise guests recently at the Curry home were Mrs. H. A. Greer, Mrs. Curry's sister, and her son, Dr. Philip Greer from Johnstown, Penna. Dr. Greer returned North yesterday, but Mrs. Greer will remain for the holidays.

Housekeepers to Observe Christmastide Traditions in Story and Song Thursday

Dickens' immortal 'Christmas Carol' will be dramatized by Dr. Edward Clark as a program feature during the Housekeepers Club's annual Christmas party at 2:30 p. m. Thursday at the clubhouse, Coconut Grove. During the pauses between the "staves" Claire Nash, soprano, will sing. Mrs. Ida P. Allen is program chairman. Mrs. J. Lawrence Kelley, president, will receive and greeting guests at the door will be Mrs. S. Curtis Johnson, Mrs. J. Watt Jones and Mrs. William Lawman. Girl Scouts from the Housekeepers' sponsored Troop 6 will present the decorated tree. Mrs. Nash, who will be accompanied by Netta Symes Morris, will sing "Jesu Bambino" by Petro Yow; "There Were Three Shepherds Abiding" by La Farge and "The First Noel" by Stainer for the incidental music and will conclude her part of the program with the popular "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas" by Berlin. The Housekeepers Chorus, under the direction of Madame Mary Lenander, will sing three numbers, Brahms' "Lullaby"; "Silent Night" and "Hark, the Herald Angles Sing" and will lead the members and citizens of Coconut Grove are invited to attend and assist in the singing of familiar carols. The members of the junior department of the club will have charge of the tea hour following the program. Hostesses from this group presiding include, Mrs. William Marvel, Mrs. Henry Meyers, Mrs. James Bilyard, Mrs. Dean Clausen, Mrs. Harry Long. A medley of sweet Christmas airs will be strummed on the guitar during the tea hour by Marvell Brown who will also include Schubert's "Ave Maria", in her repertoire.

PTA CANCELS DECEMBER DATE

The Ponce de Leon High School Parent-Teachers Association has cancelled the regular December meeting scheduled for Wednesday at the school, Mrs. Bowman F. Hinckley announced today. The PTA president explained that members decided to abandon plans for the session because of the proximity of another school function-the Cantata to be presented by a mixed chorus of Ponce students at the Coral Gables Elementary School Auditorium Sunday afternoon.

Junior Club Is Xmas Party Host

Time has been advanced to 3 o'clock for the Christmas party planned for Wednesday afternoon at the Coral Gables Woman's Club at which junior club women and their children will make merry. Mrs. Walter Cunningham, general chairman will present Phillis Kapp, danseuse who will stage "Santa's Toy Land" with a cast of 40 children. Santa Claus will be impersonated by Mr. Cunningham, who doubled for the jolly saint at last year's party for the juniors. Toys will be exchanged by the kiddies and Santa will find his pack with soft toys from the children for distribution on Christmas day to less fortunate children. Assisting Mrs. Cunningham will be Mrs. George Henry, Mrs. Robert Edwards, Mrs. Herbert Johnson and Mrs. Robert Olson.

Hold Bridge-Luncheon

Estrellita Club of the Coral Gables Chapter, Order of Eastern Star will hold a bridge luncheon at 12:30 p. m. Tuesday at the home of Mrs. E. A. Garman, 428 S. Hibiscus Island, Miami Beach.

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