The Times

Gablegrams

by helen reynolds society editor

Invitations to a "sho 'nuf Southern breakfast" for Monday, Jan. 2, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., were sent to friends of Jane and George Wilson, whose large Florida room with its wood burning fire place and rotisserie hard by the family pool of the same size will be the setting. The invitation says, "There is an old Southern custom that to start the New Year off properly, you must eat hog jowls, black-eyed peas and rice. The jowls are symbolic of joy from the first two letters of the word. The peas, by the same first letters, means peace. And the rice means riches. Since some of our friends might think us Cracker folks are a bit primitive, we promise not to cook the entire jaw bone, teeth and all. And so for those of you who may be a bit squeemish, there will be no teeth snapping at 'ye out of the kettle. So we plan to serve you "sissies" a neatly trimmed ham, instead. But we'll have black-eyed peas and perhaps some rice, too. So yo'all plan to be here to help spread the joy and you'll make us Cracker folks mighty glad we know 'ya." MRS. WILSON

HOLIDAY GUEST OF THE DEMPSEY'S

Mr. and Mrs. George Dempsey, 1321 Blue Rd., have as their holiday guest, Mrs. Dempsey's son, Dr. John T. Hammack of Washington, D. C. Dr. John, on the medical staff of the Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, says all he wants to do is swim in the family pool while here. He will, however, during his two weeks vacation, take a flying trip to the Grand Bahamas.

CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR THE DEZELLS

Sweetest Christmas present for Mr. and Mrs. James R. Dezell, 420 Caligula Ave., was the birth on Dec. 8 of their daughter, Lisa Susan. "Even brother Jimmy was pleased," Joan, his mother, writes.

THE PRESSLEYS RETURN TO FLORIDA

Jack and Helen Pressley and their son, Milton, long time Coral Gables residents, have returned to their native Florida, after several years residing in Texas, then California. They are arriving this week for a visit and will be the houseguests of Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Cullipher of 2800 Seminole St. while here. Christmas day was spent in Tampa, where they now reside at 2901 Alline Ave. Helen's mother, Mrs. Jesse Daughtry, of Tampa, was hostess for the family Christmas dinner, which included her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Houston, of 709 Majorca Ave., and Jack's mother, Mrs. C. A. Maull, formerly of Miami, now of Tampa.

SPENDING WEEK IN WASHINGTON

Mrs. Lewis Clephane and her brother, K. Reginald Almand, 745 Zamora Ave., drove to Washington, D. C., to spend Christmas day with their sister, Mrs. Fred Windridge, and family of Arlington, Va. Mrs. Windridge and her husband are leaving on a world cruise soon after the first of the year. Mrs. Clephane will make arrangements while she is in Washington to sell her apartment there. The widow of Lt. Comdr. L. P. Clephane, she decided to return permanently to Coral Gables where she and Commander Clephane resided a few years ago. Mr. Almand is also going abroad soon in the interest of the U. S. Express Co., with which he is affiliated. Mrs. Clephane is a member and past president of the Miami Branch, National League of American Pen Women.

Traditional flag raising at the Biscayne Bay Yacht Club (oldest in Miami) will take place at noon on New Year's Day. The ceremony will be preceded by a reception at 11:30 a.m. for members and their guests . . . Members of the Country Club of Coral Gables and their guests will have New Year's Eve buffet-breakfast from midnight on at the club with dancing from 10 p.m. until 2 o'clock . . . Kings Bay Yacht and Country Club will go formal New Year's Eve with a dinner dance for members and their guests at their fast growing new country club.

White Is Wedding Theme

MRS. GARY RAY FOSTER An all white motif with Holland lilacs at the altar and white candles at the pews of the First Methodist Church of South Miami was the setting last evening for the wedding of the former Lyle Jean Speer and Gary Ray Foster. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sim Lyle Speer, 11090 Snapper Creek Rd. The groom, 9760 Coral Way, is the son of Mrs. R. H. Fletcher, 750 Gonzales Dr., Parkmerced, San Francisco, and the late Wayne G. Foster. Period Gown Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a period gown of antique ivory brocade. The bodice featured a scoop neckline and braclet length sleeves. The bell skirt was draped to the back in a bustle effect and fell into a chapel length train. Her four tiered pure silk illusion veil fell from a matching cap of lace and pearls. The bride carried a cascade of Holland lilac. Her only ornament was a white pearl necklace etched with pearls and diamonds. The bride's seven attendants wore identical gowns of iridescent green taffeta designed with scoop neckline, Dior sleeves and softly pleated skirts. Their headpieces of net and accessories matched. They carried white Fugi mums. They were Mrs. Jack Foster, matron of honor, Martha Tibbetts, maid of honor, Betty Blackmon, Linda Powell, Susan Ewin of Orlando, Jerce Peeples of Winter Park, bridesmaids; and Lesley Spear, sister of the bride, junior bridesmaid. Best Man Jack Foster, brother of the groom, was best man. Ushers were Gray Brewer, Jack McAllister, Larry Turner, Bobby Adams, Gene Ward and Richard Spear, brother of the bride. Dr. Ralph B. Huston officiated at the 7:30 p.m. service. The couple pledged their vows in double ring ceremonies. The reception followed in the church parlors. The bride's mother wore a gown of Romance blue silk organza, with bodice of Chantilly lace and sheath skirt draped to the back. Her accessories matched and she wore Cattleya orchids. Mother of the groom wore a rose lace gown with matching accessories and a Cattleya orchid corsage. Great Grandmothers The bride's great grandmothers, Mrs. E. W. Sandel (celebrating her 83rd birthday) from Houston, Texas, and Mrs. C. L. Cory of Miami, attended, as did her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Robert Lewis of Houston. Guests from out of town included Mr. and Mrs. Ewing E. Ewin, Orlando; Mrs. J. S. Peeples, Winter Park; Miss Claudia Naugie, Jacksonville; Miss Lynn Ferdandez of Key West, and Mr. and Mrs. Neil Goodwin of Tallahassee. The bride carried an heirloom handkerchief made by her grandmother. The bride's mother and her attendants wore white gold and pearl necklaces presented by the bride at the bridal luncheon held Monday at the Flame Restaurant, with Mrs. R. D. Stripling of South Miami the luncheon hostess. Southwest Graduate The bride attended Coral Gables High School and was graduated from Southwest Senior High. She also attended Florida State University. She is presently with the Keyes Company. The bridegroom was graduated from Coral Gables High School and is presently attending the University of Miami. After a wedding trip to St. Augustine, the couple will reside at 7414 SW 59th Pl., South Miami. Among prenuptial party hostesses were Martha Tibbetts, who gave a miscellaneous shower, and Mrs. Jack Foster and Miss Lucille Powell who gave a miscellaneous kitchen shower.

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