The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-09-09
CONCH
CH0WDER
BY RAYME z

Professor" Lewis McLain, in
trepid photographer, wandered in
to the wilds of South Simonton
Saturday night and trapped some
mighty roaring SpecimanS at the
costume party. Jim Cobb, wore
civilized clothes, but he too came
out with some Big Game Shots.
One is picture of an Afro Cuban
dance. The stripes on the zebra
skin stayed put, but lost my
nose-ring in the first few steps.
Carried on with help from Joe
Hurka at the piano, Irene Glinos
on the jungle beat and Betty Ladd
on the drums, ensemble.
The party got underway about
1 pm. George Maness, known as
The Menace, strobe in looking like
a pirate. Gladys (Shop Hopper)
Jaxson doubled for Yvonne de
Carlo, movie star of exotic roles, in
a sequin studded Indian print. Ro-
ger DesroSieres and Chum Olsen
borrowed some fetching get-upS.
Rogers outfit was topped with a
rhinestone snood which he some
times wore over his face like a
catcher'S mask. Obey looked like
like a prairie chicken in gay print
with neckerchief and rodeo hat.
Ski and Jeanne SkewiS wore beach
comber rigs with straw hats which
needed a crew cut. The Romper
Twins, Betty and Irene, wore Olym-
pic ensembles. At least l think
that's what they were. Anyway,
they had Ben Hur hairdos
and served punch, potato chips
assorted nuts (sweets to the sweet
est and nuts to YOU with the speed
of high hurdlerS. Other outfits were
equally amusing and original. Late
staying customers who saw the
vanguard of coStumed guests ar
rive looked startled at first but fell
in with the Mardi Gras spirit.
Sylvia and Mark Stanley, Pierre
Duval, Mrs. Lewis McLain, Bob
McQuain, and scores of other par
tygoerS enjoyed the evening or ra-
Their early morning celebration.
Horace Young deserves praise for
his cooperation as host.
Only interruption in the festivity
was the report of Stabbing, only
a rumor, and the photogs rushed
off to the scene for fifteen minutes.
Never a dull moment for the fourth
estate!
NEW VETERINARIAN, DR.. Paul
Landrum is busy getting the Stock
Island clinic into working shape
and his residence at 2305 Patterson
Ave. into living shape. Right now
he can take care only of emergen-
cy cases for animals and has no es-
tablished office hours. Until the tel
ephone is put in, it is advisable to
call the Humane Society. But what
a relief to have a competent man
on the job! There will be an inter
view coming up just as soon as DR..
Landrum has time. Mrs. George
Mills White is enthusiastic over his
arrival and is joined by all pet
owners in salute of welcome to
the veterinarian arrival in Key
West.
JAYSHEE BANQUET the other
evening brought out a truly smart
booking set of young couples.
This town can be proud of the APP
pearance of both the Jaycees and
the ladies group, as well as their
civic accomplishments. Busy
week for the summer workshop of
the Players will eliminate in the
presentation of their two one act
plays on Friday and Saturday.
There's a party as Echoasis on
opening night, but drama lovers
who are invited to the affair which
h0nOrs HMS Rocket, ought TO be
able TO squeeze both events into
the days whirl. The same goes for
The patio party given by the Larry
Harms on Saturday.
SEA DOG baseball team now has
another fan. I'm it. The crew play
cd with will and a way on Sunday
night which showed me they have
champ material on deck. all hands
at battle stations, and are fighting
their way to the top of the Sub
softball league. See sports page for
the full account. with colorful side
lights on the rabid rooters.
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