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Vows Exchanged In Single Ring Rites

MRS. KENNETH N. BAKER JR. On a tour of Florida with destination Louisville, Ky., where they will reside, are Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Norton Baker Jr., following their wedding Tuesday at the Coral Gables Congregational Church. The bride is the former Dorothy Clare Bates, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Edward Bates Jr., of 7415 SW 32nd Ct. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Norton Baker of 305 Hickory St., Clinton, S. C. Wedding Breakfast Dr. Fred Cole, pastor, officiated at the single ring, noon ceremony which was followed by a wedding breakfast at the Riviera Country Club for the wedding party and members of the families. For her wedding, the bride chose a ballerina length gown of imported white peau de soie designed with fitted bodice, round neckline, three-quarter length sleeves and bouffant skirt. Appliques of Alencon lace etched the bodice and her many tiered imported illusion veil fell from a crown of orange blossoms. White orchids and stephanotis made up the bride's bouquet. Maid of Honor Anna Baker of Clinton, sister of the groom, was the bride's maid of honor and only attendant. Her gown of white silk was made ballerina length, with scooped neckline and bouffant skirt. She carried an arm bouquet of red carnations. The groom's father, Kenneth Baker, was best man. Usher was Richard Bates, brother of the bride. The bride's mother chose a beige peau de soie sheath with matching jacket and accessories for the wedding. Her corsage was brown Cymbidium orchids. The groom's mother was in moss green brocade with beige accessories. Her orchids were green Cymbidium. Gables Graduate The bride was graduated from Coral Gables High School and from Agnes Scott College, Atlanta. At Agnes Scott, she served on the executive board committee of Student Government and was president of her Dormitory. She is presently teaching French and English in the Louisville school system. The groom is a graduate of Presbyterian College, Clinton, Ga., where he was a member of Scabbard and Blade and of Kappa Alpha, social fraternity. After serving in the United States Army, he was discharged with the rank of first lieutenant. He is presently attending the University of Louisville's School of Denistry, where he is a member of Delta Sigma Delta, dental fraternity. The couple will reside at 2852c Fincastle Rd., Louisville.

Garden Club Plans First Public Show

The Coral Gables Garden Club will stage its first public flower show on Feb. 24 and 25 in the Masonic Temple, 41 Valencia Ave., Mrs. Malcolm Lovell, president, has announced today. The permanent chairman of the show, Mrs. Bowman S. Hinckley, points out that the Coral Gables group has the largest membership of any garden club in Florida. At the Metropolitan flower show last winter, the Gableites won the tri-color--the show's highest award. They also won the award for the best individual garden exhibit, the most ribbons and the greatest number of points in the history of the Metropolitan show. "All the know-how and enthusiasm which went into the winning of these awards will this year be concentrated on making the Coral Gables show the outstanding floral event of the season", Mrs. Hinckley promises. City-wide participation is indicated. City government has promised the full support of its Parks Department. Coral Gables merchants are planning special tie-ins to spot-light attention on the show. "It will be a community effort--a salute to our city beautiful," Mrs. Hinckley concludes.

Gableite Will Take Bride In Dallas Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Holloway of Dallas, Texas announce the engagement of their daughter, Diane, to Charles Arnold Penney, son of Mrs. Grace Penney and the late H. E. Penney Sr., 813 Obispo Ave. The ceremony will take place March 24 at the University Park Methodist Church in Dallas. Dr. Lewis N. Head, pastor of the First Methodist Church of Coral Gables, will officiate. The bride-elect attended Lindenwood College, where she was a member of Alpha Lambda Delta, Mu Phi Epsilon and the Lindenwood Choir. She received her BA magna cum laude from Centenary College, where she was a member of Chi Omega social sorority, Centenary Choir, and the following honoraries, Sigma Tau Delta and Alpha Chi. The groom-to-be received his M.A. from the University of Miami, where he was in "Who's Who Among Colleges" and a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, Iron Arrow, Phi Mu Alpha, Wesley Foundation and the University Choir. He is currently enrolled in Perkins School of Theology, S.M.U.

Junior Women's Club Greets New Members

A silver tree adorned with sparkling lights decorated the head table Wednesday, when the Coral Way Junior Woman's Club honored its new members at a Christmas luncheon meeting. It was the last meeting for 1960 for the club. Members and guests were seated at smaller tables decorated with green and silver arrangements made by Mrs. Cyrus Thompson, chairman of the social committee. Mrs. E. J. Tilton Jr., first vice president, gave a short sketch about each member as she was introduced. Mrs. Jacques Clarke was chairman of the luncheon served buffet style and featuring turkey and all the trimmings. Special guests were Mrs. William O. Mehrtens, a past president (1954-56), and presently president of the Dade County Federation of Women's Clubs; Mrs. Vera Cox, senior sponsor for the juniors during the years 1958-59 and 1959-60, and Mrs. Van Sickle, children's supervisor of the dental clinic.

Country Club Names Gableites

Three prominent Gableites are listed as officers and directors of the exclusive new Country Club of Miami now under construction in northern Dade County. Guy B. Bailey, 8751 Arvida Lane, is club president and member of the Board of Directors, John R. Ring, 2701 Segovia, and Everett A. Clay, 1425 Algardi, are directors. The clubhouse and 36-hole championship golf course are scheduled for completion in October, 1961. The club will become one of the world's largest golf plants when two more 18-hole courses are added following construction of initial facilities.

Silver Fantasy Is Dance Theme

Inmaculata Parents Auxiliary of Immaculata Academy are sponsoring a Christmas dance to be held from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday at the Academy. Mrs. Louis Stajdel is chairman. Parents of Junior Class students are assisting with arrangements. Theme of the dance is "Silver Fantasy", with Ed Cook's orchestra playing.

Eleanor Hankin To Be Bride In June Rites

MISS HANKIN Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Hankin, of 6565 Santona St., are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Eleanor Ruth, to Kalmon Barshal Rosenbaum, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Park, 5921 SW 27th St., Miami. A June wedding is planned by the couple, with date to be announced. The bride-elect attended Florida Southern and the University of Miami. She is president of the Miami Junior Hadassah. Her fiance is presently attending the University of Miami majoring in business finance. He is a member of the Coral Gables Junior Chamber of Commerce; past state junior deacon of the Order of De Molay and a trustee of B'nai B'rith. Mr. Rosenbaum is the grandson of the late Rabbi Kalman Rosenbaum of Hartford, Conn.

15 Pledges Wear Pins Of Nu Phi Mu

Fifteen young business women of Coral Gables and South Miami are now wearing pledge pins of Phi Sigma Chapter, Nu Phi Mu, national non-scholastic sorority. Pledging took place at the December meeting held at the home of Mrs. Maudie E. Cook, 6913 Talavera St., Coral Gables, a social director of the chapter. Miss Dorothy Serna, sponsor, and Mrs. Herberta Leonardy, International honorary member of Beta Sigma Phi, were present at the ceremony. Installation of the pledges will take place at the March meeting. Wearing pledge pins are Marshia Verneille, Carol Basl, Bonnie Zimmerman, Patricia Lattiere, Patty Gaynor, Barbara Robson, Margaret Jennings, Shiela Wadsworth, Noel Shaffer, Marsha Kasselman, Jean Sutherland, Mary Ann Hancock, Patricia McLaughlin, Donna Retallic and Charlene Ashley.

Blue Fantasy

Friday, Dec. 23, the Little Flower Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) will sponsor "Blue Fantasy," its Christmas semi-formal dance. There will be refreshments and dancing from 8:00-11:30 at 1200 Anastasia Ave. Donation is 75 cents stag and $1.25 a couple. Everyone is invited.

Chi Omega Tea

Members of the Chi Omega Alumnae Association and of the active chapter at the University of Miami, will gather with their friends at the annual Holiday Tea, from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, in the Chi Omega Chapter Room at the Panhellenic House on campus.

Women Golfers Turn Out For Yule Event

Country Club of Coral Gables Women's Golf Association members turned out 125 strong for a round of golf and the association's annual Christmas luncheon Friday. Tournament was low net 9 holes. Mrs. Al Mather won with a net 35. Mrs. A. V. Marsh was second with 35 1/2, and Mrs. Albert Anderson, third with 36. Mrs. Dave Bosworth, golf chairman, presided at the luncheon and presented the many guests. Tables were decorated in Christmas tradition. The party was held in the ballroom. Mrs. Estelle Van Arman played Christmas carols and everyone sang. Mrs. Stanley Lang was party chairman. Inexpensive gifts were exchanged. Hilarious was the act put on by Marcelino Mendex, assistant maitre d', who was a Santa Claus waiter. He wore a white T-shirt, red shorts, white cotton whiskers on his chin and smoked a big cigar.

Some 53,000 Florida farmers own 8,900,000 acres of commercial forest land.

Mrs. Wynne Is Yule Hostess

Mrs. Winston W. Wynne, 6300 Castaneda St., was hostess for the annual Christmas party of the Esther Munson Parliamentary Law Club. The party took place last week with Mrs. Florence Franzen, president, presiding, and Mrs. Herberta Leonardy of the National Association of Parliamentarians, and an honorary member of the club, the honor guest.

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