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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-03-27
Juniors To Present Annual
Glass Play Here April

"Grand!" is the term to describe
the Junior class play, Going Pla-
ces," that will be presented in the
Douglass School Auditorium Fri.
day, April 2, at 500 p. m. under
the direction of Mrs. Doris Harris
Miller, sponsor Of the class and
music director of Douglass School.
This grand royalty play" is Gen.
tered around the planning of va
cation by a family, the Maxwells.
Previous experiences have
taught the Maxwells that a vaca-
ton is not always rest and for this
reason they have, definitely decid-
ed to stay at home where they ex-
pect to rest. Rest? ? p?
According to final events it
would have been cheaper and more
enjoyable for the Maxwells to go
off as they were literally infested
with company all summer.
This play is simply grand and
will be worthy your while to at
tend it.
Come early as capacity audi
ences always attend class plays.
Taking part in this grand scream
are six boys and seven girls.
A partial description of the char
acters will tell you just what to
expect. Theodore Suarez, the
congenial guy, plays the part of
WAbur Maxwell, age 10; the part
of Hercules Nelson, Wlbur'S bo-
som friend, is played by none other
than that laugh provoking charac-
ter, Thomas Dean Castillo; the
part of Betty Lou Maxwell is play
ed by Conchita Pom. If you've seen
"Conchita," as she is Familiarity
known, you know that she is worth
looking at and can well play the
part.
Bernadine Smith, Betty LOUIS
pal, is played by Lillian Robinson.
You may find Lillian sprawled at
your feet as she is the sprawling
kind.
The description of the above cha
racters tells you what to expect.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-03-27

children's clothing.
4. Construction of adult clothing.
S. Pattern alteration.
s. Alteration and renovation of
clothing.
Mrs. Winifred Sands Johnson, ID.
rarian of Douglass High School:
care you thrilled when you hear
beautiful Spanish?
Would YOU like to be able to
write and converse in this romance
language? Well, this romantic ex.
perience can be yours in only q
few short lessons.
''IS your English what you would
like it to be?
do you have the ability to ex-
press yourself and ask for what
you want and get it? If you are
interested in having the open Sc
same to success, come and join
my class. Laugh and talk with me.
well be looking for you in the
shop room of Douglass High School
Monday night at eight.
"Tanto guSto de que hayo vsni-
do a VERNE"
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Seors-Adderly
Engagement Told

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Adderly,
of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, am
nounee the engagement and ap-
preaching marriage of their dau-
ghter, Dorothy, to George A. Sears,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Sears
of Key West.
Miss Adderly attended Bethune
Goodman College, Daytona Beach,
Florida, and New York Universe
ty. She is now engaged as an ele-
mentary school teacher at billiard
Elementary School, Fort Lauder
dale.
Sears is a graduate of Douglass
High School, Key West, Florida,
and attended Florida A and N
University.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-03-27

Theodore Suarez, juniors.
Members from the sophomore
class are on probation. They are:
Alfred Curry, Juanita Mingo, Ere.
da Saunders, Paula Dean and Ju.
dy Gibson.
Members fom the Key West High
School conducting the program
were: Ray Wrinkle, Mary Jane
Crabtree, Mary Sweeting, Lynn
Sellers, Mary Harris, Margie
Blount, John Nielsen, Ira SLIDER.
man, Gail Simpson, Kathryn San
chez, Sarah Bringman, Frank
Hood, Joyce Johnson, Hilario Ra.
mos, Jr., Jan Thompson, Joan
Knowles, Henry o. Cleare and Pat
Byrd.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-03-27
Natl Honor Society Chapter
Is Organized At Douglass Hi

On Friday, March IS, IN the au-
ditorium Of Douglass High School,
members OF the National Honor
Society Of the Key West High
School, under the direction OF their
sponsor, Mr.. Walter M. Laler,
conducted installation exercises for
the honor society Of Douglass High
School.
This is the first time in the his
tory OF Douglass School that stu
dents have been affiliated with this
institution and deep gratitude is
expressed to the members Of the
Key West High School society and
its sponsor for having taken them
as their project.
Particular thanks is expressed to
Miss Joyce johnson, former presi-
dent of the society of the Key West
High School branch, for untiring
efforts in organizing the chapter at
Douglass High School.
Words cannot express the deep
and sincere gratitude to Mr.. Wal
ter Lazier, sponsor Of the society of
the Key West High School, who
was really the guiding light behind
the entire program.
The ceremony was impressive
and viii serve as an inspiration
to students who possess mental
ability and qualities of service,
leadership and character.
Highlight Of the program was the
address given by Mr.. Horace o.
Bryant, superintendent Of Public
Instruction OF Monroe County, who
spoke on, "The Value Of Scholar
ship"
Superintendent O'Bryant urged
the students to form good habits
with their grades as what they are
doing in high school viii serve as
4 basis of their future lives.
He further admonisted them 10
leave good records in high school
as these records are often referred
10 In later life and will - to a
large extent - govern future en-
ployment.
In his concluding remarks, Sup
erintendent O'Bryant said that he
could see improvement in the
school and would like to see it grow
10 the extent that it will be the
best in the state.
Remarks were given by the prin-
cipal, Mr.. Seabury, who expressed
his appreciation for such an elevat-
ing program, because this organi-
cation was given much thought and
discussion in the pre-planning con-
ference.
He told the students that they
owe it to their parents, teachers,
and friends 10: "Use what they
have to the fullest extent"
Mrs. Winifred Sands Johnson is
sponsor Of the society at Douglass
High School.
Indicted into the society were:
Sylvia Smith, and Rufus Role,
seniors; and Marguerite Ashe and
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lanes HAIRLESS
Are H0n0red By
Douglass Faculty

Mr.. and Mrs. James Harris were
entertained by the members of the
faculty of Douglass School at the
Elks' home on Amelia Street, over
the weekend.
The delicious conch burgers pre-
pared by Mrs. Alice Deveaux,
known as the expert cook at the
Rest, were enjoyed by those who
took time out from the various
games to nip a bite.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harris were the
recipients of two very useful gifts
presented to them by Mrs. Alton
90 Dean.
Words of appreciation were ex-
tended to all by the HAIRLESS.
Mrs. Mildred Harris is the fourth
grade teacher at Douglass School.
Mr.. Harris, a Navy man is sta
toned at Gdeat Lakes, Illinois and
came on vacation to visit his wife.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-03-27

The members of Bethel A. NJ. E.
Church gave their pastor, Rev.
Everett, a surprise party on his
birthday, March Is. He was the
recipient of many useful gifts.
Attending this enjoyable affair
were Mrs. Florida Carey, Mrs.
Malinda Harrington, Mrs. Vernell
Kelly, Mrs. Vernice Harrington,
Mrs. Zerlina Reckley, Miss Viola
Manuel, Mrs. Eloise Darrell, Miss
Edna Kemp, Rev. Mccall, Mrs.
Phalona McClain and Mrs. Marie
Green.
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Around Bethel

Ushers Board No. 1 Of Bethel
A. M. e. Church held its weekly
meeting March Is, at the church
center" at 1880 p. m, with Mrs.
Luriean Adderiy in charge OF en-
tertainment.
After the regular business ses-
sion delicious repast was serv-
ed.
The next meeting will be at the
church center" with Mrs. Eloise
Darrell being in charge Of enter
tainment.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-03-27

Mrs. Eula Moore continues to be
on the critical list at Monroe Gen
eral Hospital.
Mrs. Myrtle Roberts Curtis is Ill
at her home on Center Street.
Mrs. Tomasa Morrero, 3lS Tru.
man Avenue, continues to be Ill.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-03-27

Among the ladies attending the
Woman's Auxiliary OF Episcopalian
Women which convened in the city
Wednesday, March "a, at St. Paul's
Episcopal Church were Mrs. Thel-
ma V. Anderson, Mrs. Minerva
Cooper, Miss Geneva A. Bethel,
and Mrs. Ethel Fife, delegates
from Christ Episcopal Church Of
Coconut Grove, Florida.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-03-27

Rev. and Mrs. Everett left the
city in order to attend a meeting
at Perrine, Florida, March "a.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-03-27
New Adult Unit
To Be Formed
At Douglass

ALI interested persons are asked
to attend a meeting Monday night
at s, to be held in the shop room
of Douglass High School for the
purpose of organizing adult class
es in Spanish and public speaking
under the direction of Mrs. Wini-
fred Sands Johnson, sewing, I'M
der Mrs. Carrye E. Minor, and
home improvement under Milton
NJ. Thompson.
Statements:
Milton NJ. Thompson, shop direc-
tor of Douglass School:
eff you are interested in improv-
ing your home or learning about
building, why not enroll in the
home improvement class which
will start soon at the Douglass
High School shop?
THE shop will be opened every
evening from 6 to 9. We have the
same power and hand tools that
you will find in any shop.
anyone may come and learn to
use the hand tools as well as OPP
crate the power tools"
Mrs. Carrye Minor, home econo.
mics teacher of Douglass School:
'The adult sewing class will in
elude the following units:
/. Color and lines in women's
wearing apparel.
2. Patterns and fabric selection
Selection and conSt r1ictinn %
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appear each week until the clos
ing date.
This week - Mrs. Ellen Davis.
Mrs. Ellen Davis who lives at N
4 Fort Taylor came to Key West,
from Norfolk, Virginia, her home
town. -....
You have probably seen her. She
drives a 1858 Mercury around town.
She is known to have a beauti-
full smile for everyone.
Her husband. Eddy, is attached
to the Seaplane Base and there is
always welcome mat for her
friends at her home.
VIII Mrs. Davis, who is fami-
liarly known as Nadine, be queen?
Support all candidates.!
Members and friends of Bethel
A. M. E. Church gave a surprise
party for the pastor, Rev. w. N.
Everett. and his wife, Mrs. Eve.
rett, ON March Is.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-03-27
DEATHS

James Oliver, died Friday,
March 10, at the home Of his dau-
ghter, Miss neen Oliver, ia Eliz-
abeth Street,
He leaves TO mourn his loss I
daughters, 2 sons, q grandchild-
dren and ahost Of other relatives
and friends.
Funeral services will be conduct
ed Sunday, March %, at 200 p. m.
from the Presbyterian Church with
Rev. w. N. Mclean pastor, Off
ciating.
Burial will be in the City Gene.
terry.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-03-27

Others taking part are Thelma Al
len, Edward Clarke, Joyce Mounts,
Izette Scott, James Lennon, Rob-
ert Whyms, Marguerite Ashe, Jean
Manuel and Roderick Role.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-03-27
SICK

Mrs. Alma Knowles Of Pierce
Lane is a patient at Monroe Cen
eral Hospital.
Sarah Carey, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. William v. Carey, is back
in school after a recent appended
tony.
Miss Ruth Rodgers, second grade
teacher of Douglass school, recent
ly underwent minor surgery at
Monroe General Hospital.
Mrs. Maria Roberts, 300 Olivia
Street, who recently underwent
surgery in Miami, is showing ra-
pid improvement.
Mrs. Lucille Pope, who mas been
Ill at the home Of her sister, Mrs.
Ruby Balm, 326 Truman Avenue, is
now much improved.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-03-27

Enoch Dorset, 60, died at his
home, sl4 Windsor Lane, Monday
March q.
The deceased Is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Ella Dorset, / bro
Their, 2 sisters and a host OF other
relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conduct
ed from Bethel Church Sunday,
April 4, at 800 p. m. Rev. Ev-
eret, pastor Of the church, will
conduct the rites.
Burial will be in the City Gene.
terry.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-03-27

Charles A. Sawyer, IS, died at
his residence, Apt. Ell, Fort Vii
lage, Tuesday, March is.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs.
Matte Sawyer; l daughter Mrs.
Irene Kelly; 1 son, Charles A. Saw
yer, Jr., 20 grandchildren, % great
grandchildren, and other relatives
and friends.
Funeral services will be conduct
ed from Bethel A. M. e. Church
Sunday, March %, at 800 p. m.
Rev. Everett Will officiate.
Burial will be in the City Gene
terry.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-04
Methodist Youth
Enlistment Rally
Set For Feb. 10

The combined Methodist An
nual Youth Enlistment Rally will
be held Wednesday night, Feb
10, at the Ley Memorial Church,
corner Georgia Street and Tru-
man Avenue.
Activities will begin 6 o'clock
with a sandwich supper and at
6:45, a Youth Fellowship Hour
will follow with youth fellow
ship singing.
The rally will get under way
at 7:45, with Rev. Kenneth G..
Rogers speaking. Rev. Rogers
theme will be "Still He Calls
Others Through Me-"
At 8:45, a meeting will be held
for all l-Time Service Volun-
teers.
M.Y.F.'ers, adult workers with
youth and ministers are invited
to attend the rally.
Participants in the rally who
intend to attend the sandwich
supper are urged to bring their
own sandwiches.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-04

chIeksEy "chic": Two shades
Ct one time Is the latest word in
hpsticlcs. A lighter shade is ap-
Piled first, then filled In with q
darker shade Of the same range.
Extend hpstick farther out on low.
er lip, 10 create a fuller, more
feminine mouth. Orange, pink and
true reds win touch your lips with
radiant color this spring. Eye
makeup In two shades, a deeper
shade applied nearest the eye, then
Q lighter shade blending outward,
makes with a natural appearance.
Lavender Is quite popular in eye
shadow, along with jade green and
royal blues. These are accom-
panied by second shades ranging
IA platinum, gold and powder blue
i. News IN nyl0ns, pale in color
and sheer as cotton candy az dem
", 66 gauge). Clothes clue, ele-
waited waistlines and princess style,
orange Ice In color (bright and
tempting 40 Florida's own orange
grOves). Shoe show, neutrals
the word, with heels whitfield to
silver thinness.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-04
Lev Memorial
|MYF Elects Pete
IBrice As President

Pete Brice, serviceman station
ed here, was elected president Of
the Methodist Youth Fellowship
of the Ley Memorial Methodist
Church at its first meeting of the
year last Sunday in the Recrea-
stion Annex.
The session began with a sup
per at 6 pm, followed by the
business meeting. The supper
win now become a regular part
of the monthly sessions, with all
members present enjoying "eats"
before business
Other new officers of the Ley
Memorial MYF include:
Vice President - Martin Lee
Curry.
Secretary-Shirley Brill.
Treasurer--Barbara Ramirez.
Publicity Chairman-Elizabeth
Russell.
Program Area Chairmen --
Christian Faith, Orletta Stirrup;
Christian Witness, George Stew
art. Jr.; Christian Outreach. Carol
Gates; Christian Citizenship,
Lawrence Bailey; Christian Eel
|lowship. Donna Stewart
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-04
Relief Gives
Better Life

ST.LoUIS R-Judge Louis Com
erfOrd of the Court OF Criminal
Correction observed yesterday
that woman forced on relief
when her husband leaves her and
their children many times has
bigger income without her husband
than with him.
Consequently" said the judge,
there's little chance for reconcil-
iation.'
1.-THE women no longer want to
i've with their husbands because
they are better off financially-and
they don't have to put up with the
men either"
Supporting tie judges theory
was a case before him yesterday.
The woman received $30S monthly
on relief and with contributions
from her husband. The husband
earns only $50 . month.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-04

Slate Luncheon
Meeting Saturday

H. T. Shulenberger, general
agent Of the Travellers Insurance
Co. Of Hartford. Conn.,, and Miami,
viii be the principal speaker at a
meeting Saturday of the Key West
Life Underwriters Association.
The meeting will be at noon in
the Flame Restaurant, Simonton
st. at Truman Ave. Gerald Saund-
ers, president of the association.
viii preside.
Shulenberger, who viii speak on
His Majesty, the Customer" was
q major IN the field artillery in
World War II. He was in five cam
paigns - In Africa, Italy, France,
Germany and Austria. He won the
Bronze Star In the Battle Of the
Bulge.
He holds q chartered life under.
writer degree and a chartered pro-
perty and casualty designation. He
is a graduate of the School of
Business Of the University of Flo
rida and Of the Law School Of the
University Of Miami.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-04
.USO Celebrate
Birthday With
Party Dance

The Key West USO-YMCA VIII
celebrate the 18th Anniversary d
the United Service Organization
with a dance and cake cutting par.
ty tonight at the USo building on
jackson Square.
Program director, Jane Hudson
announced that music for dancing
viii be provided by Gus Ayala.
The birthday cake win be cut at
10 p. IN.
The parent USO organization was
in 1S41 and now in
cludes the National Catholic Com.
munity Service, YWCA, Salvation
Army, National Jewish Welfare
Board, National Travellers Aid As
sociation, Camp Shows, Inc, and
the YMCA.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-04

Taylor as sidney heulIUcn.
Directed by Emily Wooley God
dard, John Van Dr1ten's sparkling
drawing room comedy might be
claSSed as a phantasy since it in
wolves the entertaining activities OF
three modern day witches - or to
be more exact - two witches and
a warlock the name for male
witch. Their doings in a brown
stone house in the old Murray Hill
section of New York may strain
your credulty but wlli certainly
amuse you.
The leading man, JOSEF Hurka, is
president of the Players and his
leading lady, Mrs. George Renna,
is vice-preSident. Mrs. Renna has
not been seen by local audiences
since her fine portrayal of Jane in
Tennessee Williams moving one
act play, ''Moony's Kid Don't Cry. "
She directed "John Loves Mary,
and was assistant director of sour
Town. last season.
Mr.. Hurka is also gifted direc-
tor having staged "The Moon Is
Blue" earlier this year.
On stage, he viii be remember
ed as Death in "Death Takes A
Holiday" Changing his pace com
pletely, he turned in a fine per-
Torrance as Beverly Carleton in
"The Man Who Came To Dinner, -
a part designed for Noel Coward
in which Mr.. Hurka sang and play
the piano delightfully."-. He proved
his versatility when he played the
lead in ''Kind Lady," portraying
a coldly calculating criminal bent
on theft and murder.
In BEL, Book and Candle" he
plays a charming, If bewitched,
publisher who becomes embroiled
with the supernatural.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-04
ANNOUNCEMENT CALENDAR

THURSDAY, FebFuAV
s:OO-AuxHary (sewins). Monroe General Hospital
10:0o-HSI owe, at Aeropalms
12:15-Rotary Club, St. Paul's Parish Hall
1:OO-Thrih Shop, at u S. Naval Commissary, "A
3O0-Circle H. l Methodist Church, place be announced
6:30-Lions Club, 1907 Seminary ST.
N7:30-Dorcas Society, Grace Lutheran Church
S:00-CAP Cadets, Poinciana Community House
8:00-Elks Lodge, at tie clubhouse
8:00-VFW Post 3911 at VFW Home
S:OO-Key West Garden Club, place to be announced
FRIDAY, February
1O0-Gym classes for officers wives Bldg g. Seapane Base
12:30-0fdcers Wives Club at Fl. Taylor
7:3O-Youth For Christ Ponciana Baptist Church
8:O0-Cayo Hueso Grotto, Redmen's Hall
S:Oo-Ohicers Club Fern Chapter OES to be announced
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-04
Key Vest Nurses
Organize District
liz Monroe County

After many months of relentless
work on the part of a group OF
nurses here, they have been sue
cessful in acquiring a Charter, for
District Twenty Five of the Florida
State Nurses Association, a mem
Der of the American Nurses Asso-
citation. This chapter covers Mon
roe County.
The main object Of the District
is to advance high standards OF
ethical and professional conduct
among nurses; to elevate the STAN
dards of Nursing Education in
Monroe County and to further in
every way possible the program
of economic security adopted by
the American Nurses Association.
Temporarily elected officers at
this time are:
Mrs. Jeanette Fields, president;
Mrs. Ruth Forsythe, first vice
president; Mrs. Edith Brown, Sec
ond vice president; Mrs. Mildred
Mason, secretary; and Mrs. Caro-
Ign KnOpp, treasurer.
Beginning this month, February
9, the meetings will be held every
second Tuesday in each month, at
1880 p. m. at the Monroe County
Hospital. An invitation is extended
to all Registered Nurses, Civilian
and Government Service, to attend
these meetings.
Anyone desiring further informa-
ton may contact Mrs. Fields at
The Monroe County Hospital.
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|JR. WOMAN'S CLUB
PLANS APRIL TEA
| AND FASHION SHOW

The Key West Juniors completed
plans for a pre-Easter Fashion
show at their meeting Tuesday
might.
The fashion show will be held
the first week in April. The event
win be staged b ythe Mar-Ed shop.
A contribution 10 the March OF
Dimes was voted by the Junior
Club.
Miss Virginia Whitmarsh, Miss
Marianne Matchett and Mrs. Joe
Scadlock were appointed to the
nominating committee.
HoStesses for the meeting were
Virginia Whitmarsh and Jessie
Michaels.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-04

Church at 8 o'clock.
The Constitution wiz be adopted,
officers and board members elect.
ed, and budget viii be present.
ed for approval.
Miss Sarah Bowman, special ad.
visor from National Headquarters
will be in Key West for the meet.
ing and viii install the officers d
the Florida Keys Council.
The Council will include all d
Monroe County, as well as Key
West.
The opening ceremony viii b
presented by Troop S, the Oldest
Girl Scout troop IN the city, and
Brownie Troop 8.
The meeting is the elimination d
months Of hard work on the par'
of the leaders and interested per
sons. Any one interested in fur
thering Girl Scouting is invited b
attend.
The primary function Of q Cir
Scout Council Is to administer the
Girl Scout Program in It's juris'
diction. Under a Council, q train.
ed staff worker IS provided, new
leaders are trained, and Girl Scout
camps established. The Leaders
are freed to work with their troops,
The Council plans the program,
training programs, organizes new
troops and takes care Of financing
the Girl Scout program.
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10 the spectators and clicking cam
eras.
Herb Alley, Director Of the Flor
i'd Keys Headquarters Of the An-
dubon Society located in Tayer.
nier, explains that the brilliant
spoonbEls are now feeding their
recently Matched young and that
they come into this area to secure
the food which they carry back to
the outlying Keys in the Ever
giades. At this time the water
Level Is attractive for feeding but
viii probably recede later. Alley
believes that this sight viii continue
through February.
Best time to view the unusual
sight Is during early morning al