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ELEVEN ST. PETERSBURG SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 1939 1 Excerpts From Club Record Books, Anniversary Fete And Wedding Cake Society 2229 Dorothy Adams Wins Privilege Of Wearing Cinderella's Both Brief and Current For George Selbys Fashion's Fine Handwork Gulf Beach, circle of the Garden club accomplished several Reminiscing for Mr. and Mr. things yesterday during a meeting at Mrs. Douglas B.

Dawson Jr. George B. Si-lby Thursday eve home outstanding among which was re-election or wrs. cawara M. Shrohan to chairmanship with her will work Mrs, Dawson as secretary and treasurer, and Mrs.

James Patton as librarian. A cov ning their minds turnc back 43 years to the day of thnr wedding to celebrate hrru they were feted with surprim? supper party at the pirr ered dish luncheon preceded the meeting and trip through Silver Slippe irs Mrs. Dawson gardens followed it sparkling punch ana caxes were tea hour items Most informal notes were the accordion and guitar solos of Patricia Ann and Albert Dawson and Peter and Cecilia Dawson's songs. Guests of the circle Included Mrs. My- adding reality to the occasion was a wedding cake with a miniature bride and bride groom spring flowers fornn'1 Tall and slender Dot Adams at the stroke of midnight, amid cheers and shouts from enthusiastic audiencers, donned traditional silver slippers last night as Cinderella during MD club's annual Cinderella ball at the pier.

The brunet Junior ron Whitlock, Mrs. H. M. Kiplinger, Miss Bertha Woodham, Mrs. Harry Meeks, Mrs.

E. M. Griffin and Miss Mary Griffin. fragrant centerpieces for a shaped table. Guests enjoying games later ii the evening were W.

J. Muri-hv. the Misses Kathleen Van Alt. Members of Phi Alpha Kappa sorority think it it time they were doing something for their mothers so they've planned a Mother's tea for Sunday, May 14, at the home of Jean Laing Bobbie Jean Sikes will be hostess during the meeting Wednesday Mayme Rogers. Linda Watpor, Dorothy Ann Fidler: Mesdimip evening.

Music, maestro, please so Mrs. Zina Carter arranged a program "Let Them Have Music" subdivided it into three topics college girl was wearing a white crepe gown with full accordion pleated skirt and belt of cold thread. The midnight hour didn't hold any fears for her, however as soon as the witching hour was passed, Cinderella mingled with excited dancers and friends to receive congratulations Judges had everyone in a dither before they finally announced their decision. The dancers and audience didn't know it but Ray Williams, orchestra leader; Dick Jones, assistant football coach at' Senior high school, and Robert Peggy Cole, Hall. Nels Palmn George Moser, W.

S. Wilson, Dr. and Mrs. Carl Timme and Messn and Mesdames L. Segnor, L.

music before five years of age. children who have musical talent and good listeners when she discussed the subject during meet ing of Mymntha club yesterday with Mrs. William Queen at Tuttle. E. P.

Howard, Albert tractive refreshment notes arranged by the hostess included ice cream molded into pink roses, punch and petit fours decorated with green Icing and the name of the club on each officers will be elected May 19. 9 Harned. Fred Kneel. W. McKm zle, T.

Ulsrud. Frank Brown. A. Sweazie, W. Hileman, W.

Ro-senkrans, Adrian Fidler, Emmet Morgan, Elmer Morgan, Henry Luhnert, Walter Wells, Charl Morrison, B. Patton, Charles Van Alst, James Caveny, John Moser and Irving Hawley. Civic association's birthday party yesterday was a gay and affair spring flowers formed a low centerpiece extending the length of the luncheon table and pink tapers flanked the flowers celebrants were Mesdames Celia Gommersall, H. D. James, George Butterfield, Frank Leininger and Sarah Filer who at the S1t'e mm fv oldest member of the group was presented a clock high scores in contract were won by Mesdames Filer, Gommersall, Zoe Kohner, College Elects George Watson, George L.

Hay, Charles Dart and Bertha Ecclestone picnic luncheon will be held May 5 at the pier. Queen of Prom Mrs. L. Turner took over duties of hostess Thursday to members of Woman's club branch of Needlework guild with An Arquiris club member. Car a supper party highlight of the evening was the reading of rie Lou Reid, is the brunet prl original poems by Miss Alma A.

Wiley including "Tales of the Green who will reign as queen of Junior college's spring prom, May ft. the Coliseum. She was elected by in secret, they roamed around the ballroom, watched the grand march at 11 o'clock, conferred during intermission, and were all grins and satisfaction when Cinderella donned her silver slippers and received her bouquet of red roses, blue iris and white gladioli at the stroke of midnight. Last year's Cinderella, Dorothy Lanier, presided during the grand march and received an arm bouquet of snapdragons, iris, delphinium, candytuft and gladioli. Names of the judges weren't announced until after the grand march.

MD club colors of black and yellow flared in big streamers around the ballroom and the MD plaque hung behind the orchestra. Dates of MD members all rated shoulder corsages of iris and carnations and, it's evident from the success of last night's fifth annual Cinderella ball that the MD club has a yearly tradition to live up to about midnight curfew and glass slippers. 300 Couples Dance Tonight Even the Junior Woman's club wasn't prepared for the great success its nautical dance tonight is going to be more than 500 invitations went out by mail and to date, it's evident that more than 300 couples are going to turn out in spring bib and tucker for the spree maybe it's the novel idea the club has worked nut that's attrarti To hostesses Mrs. W. G.

Latham and Mrs. I. L. Clark goes the vote of the students body yester credit for success of Shrine auxiliary card party yesterday after day morning, and Leslie FerrrrM. president of the student body, will noon and to Mesdames Fred Stebblns.

F. B. Passmore, Fred Klein, W. C. Franklin, J.

W. Humphries, Latham, D. L. Lloyd and crown her during the dance K. Van Dewerde went the prizes for high scores.

Her attendants will inclurio Gerry Meyer, LHL club member; Five Point club of Bethlehem chapter, OES, gave another one of Nancy Dann, Dido; Paulino Weaver, HCC; Jane Cotton. LHL. those successful card parties Thursday night, with Mrs. Llnna Mor Ban, Mrs. Opal Bartow and Miss Blanche Lois Bean as hostesses starring role.

It is a Joani model, fashioned of hundreds of yards of tri-colored, shirred lace appliqued in pattern onto black net. It's lovely in a "still life" study, highly effective in motion on the dance floor. tachs braid. Tiny sequins outline print designs, and the lace is stiffened, its pat tern outlined by traceries of cire braid. At a recent luncheon style show at the Rita-Carlton, the lovely evening frock shown here played a By ALICE ALDEN FINE handwork dwtin-fuiihei many of tht newest and loveliest frocks.

Delicate fabrics art lavish with embroidery and sou- and Dot Adams, Dido. The most successful players as far as prize winning is concerned The prom is an annual dam'1 were Mesdames Marie Beers, Lena Blist, Esther Bradley, K. Hart- man, Jennie Meiklem, Doily rayne, Ana Handel, uora Rule, H. Ryder, F. B.

Wersel, H. G. Mayer, A. G. Hauser, Mrs.

Irma Hauser given during spring by collece students and seniors St. Petersburg yenior high school and Clearwater high school are honor guests. and E. Hinman. Recent appointment of Mrs.

Esther Bradley as pub licity chairman for grand chapter occasioned presentation of gifts to her during the party and more presents were opened by charter members and several chapter members in celebration of the She Has a Definite Flair for Clothes twelfth chapter anniversary since founding. Reception Ends DAR Confab In i v.v -i CALENDAR OF CLUBS House Guests Mr. and Mrs. R. S.

Toronto, and Mr. and Mrs. Enie-t Brown. London, are guests Mrs. Roddick's parents, Mr, anl Mrs.

Wesley Oxley, 1004 Firth avenue north. This is the Browns' first visit in St. Petersburg. Virginia Laughner. Kditor Jane Slrillito Washington Society desk open from 1 until 8 p.m.

WASHINGTON (P) Daugh attention there will be a World's Fair theme and decorations will be trimly nautical flowers will be neatly red, white and blue flags will be strung across the scene. Dancing starts at 10 o'clock in the ballroom of the Woman's club at Snell fsle and tables will be placed in the cool of the patio. Dick Spencer's orchestra is going to play. The belles of the ball are experimenting with new spring coiffures and a bevy of new organzas, chiffons and flower-splashed print evening frocks. The party's in- vitational and will benefit the Junior college scholarship fund.

And, it's safe to say, 'twill be one of the biggest social events of this season. Table reservations are in charge of Mrs. Royce Goodbread and Ms. Harry McCardell. Violets and Gardenias For Shower ters of the American Revolution SATURDAY American Association of University Women luncheon at Carleve hotel, 12:30 p.m.

Junior Woman's club dance at Woman's club, Snell isle, 10 m. Pfrm SV Perm SI vi tt.wS S7.se topped off their week in Washington with a White House reception yesterday. Perm 5 flit prrm M.mi Secretary of Labor Perkins, rrrm. $.95. SI.

Shnmnnn 'iflr Sr Mrs. Cordell Hull, and Mrs. Henry Wallace received in the absence COKER'S BEAUTY SHOP Stifi lit A. No. Phon of Mrs.

Roosevelt. The First Lady, who has been on the west coast, was en route to the funeral of her nephew. Daniel Roosevelt of ine fragrance or gardenias the purple of violets the sprightly tones of yellow and white predominated during the shower and party Ruth. Bravo gave this week for Martha Zinn who's to Boston. Open House Mr.

and Mrs. Alexander W. Fraser have a hospitable manner of bidding temporary farewell to their friends here they entertained informally with an open house this week at their home, First street south a prelude to their departure in early June for the White Mountains where they'll spend the summer. They are former residents of Middletown, Conn. wea nuoen during the latter part of this month.

Gar denia and violet corsages bloomed in a centerpiece on the table mnA -1 TY AT mm DETROIT HOTEL SPKC1AI. SUMMER RATES Now In Effect CENTRAL AVE. at 2nd St. mill nutria mew mcmu guis irom aner xney ail tried out a series 01 games the group included Margie Gibson. Rosalie Turner, Alice Ogletree.

Ocie Welsh, Zetta Coker. Hazel Newsom. Mrs DAR delegates voted earlier to write Mrs. Roosevelt acknowledging their appreciation of her courtesy in arranging the reception. Before the vote a delegate asked from the floor: "Did she arrange it? Did she have anything to do with it?" After Mrs.

Henry M. Robert Mr. and Mrs. J. D.

Owens, 4743 Fifteenth avenue north, announce the birth of a daughter, April 17, at Morton Plant hospital Clearwater. The baby, who weighed eight pounds and one ounce, has been named Ruby Josephine Wetona Owens. Mrs. Owens is the former Essie Wetona Johns. James Zumwalt.

Mrs. Philip Crosby, Mrs. Bill Carter, Mrs. Harry maiming, inn. limine Airs, rrea Bravo.

Help For the Culinary Arts en 'I f. if president general, assured the 48th continental congress that Mrs. Roosevelt had arranged the Evelyn Shabbot whose engagement to Raleieh W. Greene wn From Duluth Lillian and Cecelia Nygard and Ethel Johnson, all of Duluth. here on their first trip to Florida, are house guests of Mrs.

F. Howard Rogers. 356 Eighteenth avenue northeast. Warren Michael ST. PETERSBURG BEACH SHOP I'OR THE IXISIAI.

For PATIO and GARDEN OPEN ALL YEAR announced recently, linos nersell completely equipped with kitchen accessories after the shower Mary Love and Frances Gunn party, the resolution was adopted with a chorus of "Ayes." Mrs. gave for her last night on surprise angles with presents ranging Birthday Date Mrs. Anna L. Simmerman. 2833 Robert did not call for "Noes," irum miives 10 Dread na.sxeis ana potato peeiers.

The party in telling the congress that the nega ciuaea mae oarianci, Doris Hughes, Velma Adams, Lena Tishkin 4C 1" i a I mm tive was never put on a courtesy Eleventh street north, marks a on mi uutieiiuciT.v, iuin rugn, aunny raimer, Mary Kershaw, Mrs, resolution. distinguished milestone today teiia jsnaDooi, Mrs. iorence carmack, Mrs. Dorthy Evans, Mrs Florida Hayman, Miss Margaret Barnes, Miss Rosamond Tinkham and Airs, jonn w. ummings.

her ninety-fifth birthday. She'll celebrate it quietly at her home. Mrs. Roosevelt, who joined the DAR at the organization's request, shortly after entering the White House, resigned from the society in February, after Marian Anderson, negro singer, was denied the use of Constitution hall, the DAR With her here are her two daugh ters, Miss Alma Simmerman and FRANCES WILLARD ASSORTED CHOCOLATES 2 Lb. Box .00 "MAIL ONE HOME" 262 FIRST AVE.

NORTH American Leqlon Auxiliary Already Starts Plans for Convention Mrs. George West. Another daughter, Mrs. Charles Morton, auditorium, for a concert. Only mention of the Anderson Falkenburry, radio; Mrs.

Earle resides in New Jersey. Mrs. Sim-merman's grandson, Thomas Rus-rell West, arrived last night from Miami for the occasion. ban at the congress this week was Darby, poppy; Mrs. Harry An drews, legislation; Mrs.

Leon Mrs. Roberts official report on Rothenberg. liaison: Mrs. K. the subject, which was printed for distribution to members.

Con gress headquarters disclosed, how Wood, house; Mrs. A. J. McDonald, parliamentarian; Mrs. Es-telle Freiburger, public safety, and Mrs.

A. C. Goddard, ever, that Mrs. Robert had agreed Douglas Fairbanks fiancee, Mary Lee Epling Hartford seems to have a definite flair for clothes judging by this recent picture of the couple. According to announcement this week, they plan to be wed in a Beverly Hills, church today.

to receive later a delegation seek ing a change in the DAR policy restricting use of their hall by FINAL CLEARANCE PRICES CUT TO COST AND BELOW negro artists. of the United States Navy told delegates that "Patriotic education There was no indication, how cally that our citizens must be prepared to fight if necessary to preserve the liberties for which our colonial ancestors fought." American Legion auxiliary's newly elected president, Mrs. Leon Rothenberg, is beginning work In a year which promises to be an unusually active one, evidenced during last night's meeting. The department convention is slated to meet here next spring and preparations will begin long before actual time for the parley arrives. Appointment of committee chairmen for the year was one of the outstanding events of last night's meeting.

These will include Mrs, Ray Lee, chairman of Americanism; Mrs. Casey Im-gram, community service; Mrs. F. E. Weiser, junior activities, Mrs.

William Collister, national defense; Mrs. M. T. Bishop, rehabilitation; Mrs. A.

L. Nuzum, emblems, trophies and awards; Mesdames Clarence Hanway and ever, that trie delegation irom of dlrl' nod Biivh' flothine. rarry It ovfr so we invite jou will fail entirely in its mission if it does not emphasize emphati- the Marian Anderson citizens' Viuir npportunity to wen re rprnnrkiihlF vkIiipi Id all of our fine Mnrka Kvprvthina In hrand-orw nothlna ovrr two niontlm in atork. rnnnot to take it at the He aburd prirex. OPEN 9 A.

M. TO 9 P. M. committee would be heard at the meeting today of the DAR na Reports of the recent department convention at Fort Lauderdale were given by the seven delegates wHo represented the local organization. Much credit was given the chorus which represented the auxiliary at several affairs in Fort Lauderdale.

This group, under leadership of Mrs. Grace Starrett, has worked for many months on various numbers and was one of the outstanding groups which entered the musical jamboree during the convention. They also tional board of, management, only groups empowered to change the GIRLS' DEPARTMENT BOYS' DEPT. DAR rule. Before adjournment yesterday, congress delegates voted endorse DRESSES Sliea 1-8 S3.50 Valnea, Now buet i turouKii Valufa UP now uut ment of the purpose of a proposed WHAT LUCK! MY FAVORITE TEA! LOOK AT THE TAG-ITS UFTON's! I ADORE THAT SMOOTH, MELLOW FLAVOR, AUNTIE ANO WHAT A HELP LIPTON'S IS WHEN YOU'RE nothing like it! i've used lipton's FOR THRIFTY TEA, TOO MORE THAN 200 immigration law amendment 95c $1.95 taiurt now pending in Congress, which would $3.95 Valuea, Now appeared Detore the Legion convention and sang.

Mrs. Starrett exclude "aliens who are Fascists or Communists" from admission UAiiAjNA bKJlLQ Jli70 accompanied the chorus to the i CUPS TO A POUND! convention. Members are Mes to this country. "Nazi-Fascism is an alien phil $2.25 2.n Value, osophy striving for dominance in I IV dames John Ruffo, F. E.

Weiser, J. G. Jones, William Collister, Ruth Stahl, Helen Wilson, A. J. McDonald, John Falkenburry, this country through racial divi 15 sion and pressure fronts," another Beach and House Coats Hydro-Velvet Chenille She 4-14 Valuea $4.50 and fi4 QC Now OAtVO Value S7.50 and QtT $7.95.

Now ajU.UU SUN SUITS Sirea 1-6 $1 Value, AQn Now ttC Value, Q4 Now and S2.75, QC Now iplmVO BATHING SUITS Shf 4-1J 1.5 and $2.50 Valuea, QQa Now vV BATHING CAPS Aorted Colora S5e and 45e Vlne, 25C "blouses Ruffled and Tailored-Sire 4-12 $1.23 and $1.95 Valuea, QCJq resolution stated. Lawrence Love, M. T. Bishop Other resolutions commended 2-PIECE SUITS White Linen, airrn 6-12 Value, JQ QE Now yOUO JERSEY SLIPOVERS Sirrn 3-10 $1.15 and S1.75 Value, 7CA Simone Slaughter, Clarance Han Siiea 1-14 $4.95 and $5.50 CO CA Valuen, Now JA.UU SPECIAL GROUP Of Imported Swim (iinahama and Sheen (Both Cotillion and Street Frock Sltea 3-12 Valuea up to $21.50. Now aJJO.iU SHORTS CuMnm Made.

For Camp. Home and Bearh Sin 4-12 Valuea $1.50, QCa Now 70C constructive efforts for peace way, Charlene Miller, Estelle Ida Hindeily, co-chairmen of Gold Star and memorials; Mrs. Frank Brown, membership; Mrs. i Simone Slaughter, music, Mrs. Grace Starrett, director of the Chorus group; Mrs.

Orin Osmon, ways and means. Mrs, Maud Williams, Fidac; Mrs. Lawrence Love, child welfare; Mrs. Mae Pleasants, welfare; Mrs. A.

L. Nuzum, national news; Mrs. Helen Wilson, Needlework guild; Mrs. Bess Worrill, sewing; Mrs. H.

W. Howard, sick and flowers; Mrs. J. G. Jones, emergency relief; Mrs.

John Ruf-fo, unit activities; Mrs. James Stinson, refreshment; Mrs. L. M. Saunders, publicity; Mrs.

John pledged delegates to work for in Freiburger, K. Wood, Harry An drews, Orin Osmon, Alice Clark, ternational goodwill and respect while defending the freedom of Ift Now and Peggy Williams. SHORTS the republic, called for registra Mrs. ttothenDerg nas called a V.lne $1.50 yOC meeting or the executive committee for Wednesday at 7:30 tion with the state department of organizations spreading political propaganda inimical to democracy and in co-operation with alien o'clock at the Legion. This to be followed at 8 o'clock by a meeting of all committee chair dictates.

I U'i A Valuea S2.50, 04 QC Now tjJloJIU BATHING TRUNKS X2.2S Value, 01 JtQ Now i()a1t7 Commander Leland P. Lovette men. $1.25 $1.95 Valuea Now Value $2.50, Now $1.95 $2.50 Valuea, Now Cotillion Dance Season Closes BOYS' AND GIRLS' WOOL JERSEY JACKETS TODAY, LAST DAY TO SECURE ONE OF THE NEW, MODERN MAGIC CHEF GAS RANGES The exclusive Cotillion dances, composed of the early teen-agers S1.95 $2.95 $2.95 Valuea, Now BOYS' AND GIRLS' PASTEL GABARDINES Cn fft Short Sil Short Overall. tt? M.MI Valuea, dlMlU at 9s Value. Now 1.95 Value, Now Now Toppera.

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Tondar Young Loavot and luscious, flavorful buds give extra fragrance and bouquet. S. Dlitlnetlvo Hand with choice teas from Lipton's own Ceylon gardens. 4. Iconomlcal you use less Lipton's ffWISINING ALL TOYS-10, 20, 30 OFF who concentrate upon their dancing and social appearances with finesse and flourish, came to a climax last night with the final party of this year at the Woman's club on Snell isle.

Hostesses were Mrs. Robert Soule, Mrs. Joe Davis and Mts. Leslie Limroth. A big iced punch "bowl was constantly refilled and tiny wafers kept arriving for refreshment intermissions.

During the year, the Cotillion members have danced the Lambeth Walk, waltzed, chatted and learned the art of wearing evening clothes with poise. The Cotillion dances will begin again in late fall. ERRY-GO-ROUND Only a few of these $82.50 Ranges to close out at this low price. See them today. St.

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