Coral Gables Riviera-Times

Christmas Weddings Highlight Gables Social Scene

Miss Dorothy Theresa Smith Becomes Bride Of Robert E. Ahearn In Picturesque Rites

Christmas white and red accented the lovely costumes worn by the bride and her attendants at the marriage Saturday morning of Miss Dorothy Theresa Smith and Robert Emmett Ahearn, Jr. The ceremony was performed at eleven o'clock at the Church of the Little Flower and was followed by a reception at the home of the bride's parents, Captain and Mrs. George W. Snow, 2522 Mashta Street. The pretty bride, given in marriage by her father, wore traditional white satin made with bustle style back and long train. Long fitted sleeves and a boat neck line were details of the bodice. A white satin helmet held the three tiered veil in place and th bride carried a white prayer book decorated with white orchids in streamers. The three attendants of the bride wore identical gowns of white moire taffeta and carried red poinsettias wreathed in northern holly. Miss Doris Snow was maid of honor. Miss Rose Marie Ferro and Miss Barbara Barclay were bridesmaids. Their gowns were made with bustle-back long skirts and were fashioned like the bride's. Their matching helmet shaped caps were gold trimmed. Roger Bermudez of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua, was best man for Mr. Ahearn, Jr. Ushers included John Edgerton, John Barclay, Jr., E. J. Weaver and Richard Olsen. For her daughter's wedding Mrs. Snow wore a Chartreuse red crepe formal. A small white feather hat and white gardenias corsage accented her costume. The senior Mrs. Ahearn wore an aqua-blue crepe formal with silver beaded belt, matching aqua-blue flowered hat and gardenia corsage. Mrs. Fred Lawrence Burki kept the bride's book at the reception and Miss Betty Turner assisted. For a honeymoon trip to Havana, the bride wore a black wool crepe suit, black accessories, a winter white felt helmet, and a white orchid. The newly wed Mr. and Mrs. Ahearn will return Wednesday to spend Christmas in Coral Gables and will then leave for their future home in Puerto Cabezas. Among the out-of-town guests at the wedding were the senior Mrs. Robert E. Ahearn and her daughter, Catherine, and Roger Bermudez, all of Puerto Cabezas. -Photo by Le Man Mr. and Mrs. Robert Emmett Ahearn, Jr.

GABLES FOLK HOSTS TO NORTHERN KIN

Former Gables resider', Mrs. Thomas E. Turner Sr., from Washington, D. C., is visiting her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Denham, at 418 S. W. 29th Road. The guest was feted with a luncheon recently given by Mrs. Leo L. Brown at the Country Club of Coral Gables. * * * Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Strahler, 3714 Harlano Street, have as guests in their home, Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Dunne from Hyde Park, Mass. Mrs. Dunne is Mrs. Strahler's sister. * * * Flying in Christmas morning from Baltimore, Md., will be Mr. and Mrs. Win L. Mael who'll stay at Vann Villa Farm, home of the H. V. Starlings, out on Galloway Road. They'll be here for about a month. Mrs. Mael is the daughter of the Starlings. * * * Here until the thirtieth of December are Mr. and Mrs. John Carmody Jr., from New York City. They're visiting the senior John Carmodys at 1233 Avenue Anastasia. The junior Mrs. Carmody will be honored with a bridge luncheon given by Mrs. Leo L. Brown Saturday at the Country Club of Coral Gables.

Visitors Practice What They Preach

The George Dusenburys are gonna' practice what they preach beginning tomorrow. Authors of the book, "How to Retire to Florida," they'll arrive tomorrow from Tryon, N. C., for a month's visit with Mrs. Dusenbury's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Dusenbury, at 1872 South Bayshore Lane. With the George Dusenburys will come their three children, George III, Adele, and Philip.

Candlelight Ceremony Unites Miss Betti Lou Johnson and University Graduate Student

On a wedding trip around the state of Florida, are Mr. and Mrs. John Isaac McCollum, whose marriage was an event of Friday evening at the Riverside Baptist Church. Before a trellis of ferns, Christmas vine, white gladioli and in the glow of soft candle light, the bride, the former Miss Betti Lou Johnson, exchanged vows with the University of Miami graduate student. The bride wore an ivory satin gown with long full train. The bodice of lace had a yoke of illusion outlined in seed pearls. Seed pearls also trimmed the tiara of orange blossoms attached to a full length illusion veil. Her bouquet was of white orchids. The Rev. A. L. Bridges, a friend of the bridegroom, read the double ring ceremony uniting the couple. Mrs. George Musser was organist and Miss Charlotte Hicks sang "Because" and "O, Perfect Love" preceding the ceremony. Creighton E. Johnson gave his sister in marriage. Mrs. H. A. Pohl, Jr., was matron of honor for her sister and Miss Lucille McWhirter was bridesmaid. Their gowns of taffeta were fashioned alike Mrs. Pohl in aqua and Miss McWhirter in pink. Their off - the - shoulder dresses were made with full skirts and they wore shoulder-length matching veils attached to taffeta halos. The matron of honor carried a nosegay of red roses surrounded by white carnations and the bridesmaid's bouquet was of pink roses and white carnations. Arlene Henderson was flower girl. Blue marquisette with pink ribbons and a hair ribbon of pink and blue completed her costume. The Rev. Joseph L. Brown was best man for Mr. McCollum and Woodrow P. Henderson was the groomsman. Ushers included Stanley Hopkins and Henry A. Pohl, Jr. The reception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Jarvis, 1899 N. W. 41st street. Mrs. W. P. Henderson, Miss Joan Hop- (Please turn to Page Seven) -photo by Crudelle Mr. and Mrs. McCollum

Four Generations Of Dorn Clan Gather for Party

Four generations will be represented at the Christmas party being given Wednesday by the Harold Dorns at their Sunset Drive home. Beginning at four o'clock, twelve children of the Dorn family group will gather outside of the house for an afternoon of games. While the children are enjoying a large Christmas tree in the yard, the twenty-two adult members of the family, plus six "outsiders," will be inside, where there will be another Christmas tree. A buffet supper will be served in the evening. "Outsiders" invited to be with the family include Mr. and Mrs. Philip Dusenbury, Mr. and Mrs. George Dusenbury and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Verdun Arries.

Joey's Home

Joey Lopez arrived home from the Bolles Military School in Jacksonville in time to enjoy Christmas with his two younger brothers, Jimmy and Chuck. The boys are sons of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lopez of 1206 Coral Way.

Daughters Help Hillard Willises Receive Guests

Dressed in green velveteen suits trimmed with chantilly lace and Lord Fauntleroy collars, five and six-year-old Pam and Melinda Willis helped their parents receive guests at an eggnog party which Dr. and Mrs. Hillard W. Willis gave Sunday afternoon. For the occasion, the Willis home was decorated with holly, wreaths, and Christmas trees, two of the latter being planted in wine coolers and decorated with miniature silver baby spoons, ash trays, and salt shakers. Dipped in casino paint and sprinkled with mira-metalics, pineapple, tangerines, grapes, and bananas glittered from the center of the dining-room table. Adding to the Christmas motif were holly corsages worn by Mrs. Willis and her assistants. Assisting Mrs. Willis in caring for her guests were Mrs. Humphrey Toomey, Mrs. Robert Crowe, Mrs. Carroll Latimer, Mrs. Vass Shepherd, Mrs. Grant Le Roux, Mrs. Frank Myers, Mrs. Carl Vetter, Mrs. W. A. Glass, and Mrs. L. S. Julian.

'Mrs. Santa Claus' Is Party Host To Young Schenley Park Neighbors

The children in the Schenley Park neighborhood tell you "there is a Mrs. Santa Claus," they're referring to Mrs. Lorna Higgins of 5827 S. W. 29 Street. And kids in other neighborhoods where Mrs. Higgins has lived during her life will tell you the same thing. Every Christmas Mrs. Higgins has in her home an elaborately decorated Christmas tree loaded down with gifts for every child who happens to come by her home. And what is more, she usually has a party for the children. This year was no exception. From two o'clock until five yesterday afternoon, the Higgins home was the scene of a merry Christmas party for twenty-seven neighborhood children and their mothers. As part of the entertainment, sound motion pictures, including "The Night Before Christmas" and "Silent Night," were shown. Not only did each child receive a present from Santa Claus, in the person of Raymond Higgins, Mrs. Higgins' son, but each one also got a big red stocking full of candy and popcorn.

Quilters Honor Anniversary Celebrants

Three birthdays and a wedding "anniversary" were marked Friday night at a Christmas party given by the Quilters Club of South Miami. Held at the home of Mrs. C. E. Snyder at 6951 Evergreen Plaza, the party celebrated the December birthdays of Mrs. B. C. Fleck, Mrs. Mary Daniels and Mrs. Harley Vanderboegh, and honored Mrs. Joseph Sanders, who was married just three months ago. Christmas gifts were also exchanged by members of the club. Mrs. J. M. Bryant assisted Mrs. Snyder in caring for the guests.

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