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it 4 r'T" ii 1 ir ITT nn i.np i uu uiliiiwhiii tit mi uaj ii ijilk i mi ui tie Ti nn ecnmque 1 UDOKIH Applies Hia favorite dish, she relates, Is her Irish stew. For the stew Mrs. McConnell cubes approximately Vi to 2 pounds beef and browns it for 10 minutes In butter or margarine. Then she adds 2 to 3 pounds onlohs; 1 bunch celery; one large can tomatoes and six whole potatoes. She thickens the mixture with cornstarch to get the desired consistency.

Then the stew Is simmered for 45 minutes to an hour. "I don't stir the stew and I don't add water," Mrs. McConnell relates. Mrs. McConnell's mother, Mrs.

Henry J. Shade who resides with them, contributed meats and some major Items once every three months and it takes me approximately 30 minutes because I use a previous list as a guide." By using the large freezer, Mrs. McConnell can purchase a quarter side of beef at 58 cenis per pound. Mrs. McConnell relates with pride that she does have help In preparing meals on weekdays.

She has taught her daughters the arts of cooking. "We plan simple and easily digestible meals," she relates. "I use the oven and broiler perhaps more than the average housewife," Mrs. Mc- Connell relates. "Often I plan a whole meal around the oven, cooking a roast beef, baked potatoes, rice pudding and a vegetable casserole.

A favorite vegetable casserole of the family is made by using two packages of French-cut string beans; 1 can mushroom soup and the same amount (a can) of half water and half milk. Mrs. McConnell mixes the beans, soup and milk and water mixture and bakes for 45 minutes at 350 degrees. On weekends Mrs. McConnell works with her husband, who is also employed by Pratt and Whitney Aircraft, in their part-time cosmetic business.

a recipe that has become a family favorite. Mrs. McConnell says she prepares an ordinary meat loaf, using 1 pound ground beef; slightly less than one-half a small bag of stuffing mix; 2 medium onions, chopped; and parsley and celery to taste. Then she alternates layers of the meat mixture on leaves or raw cabbage in a large flat pan. McConnell places the pan on top of another pan filled with water and steams the beef and cabbage mixture for Vh.

hours. Then she tops the dish with a cheese sauce made by adding a package of American cheese (eight slices) to an ordinary cream sauce and heating, stirring until blended. With this dish she often serves potatoes, salad or another vegetable. By JUDY BAMSDEN Food Editor Like thousands of South Florida women, Mrs. Theodore McConnell takes dictation and gives it.

From 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through FMays, Mrs. McConnell is secrc wy to purchasing agent Willis, J. Clegg at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft.

That's where she takes dictation. At 4:30 p.m., she clears her desk and heads for her home at 3403 Australian Court. That's where she does some dictating of her own as chieMn-charge of cooking for her husband and three teenage girls, Lorene, Carol and Trudie. Named Secretary of the Year for 1964-65 by the Palm Beaches Chapter of the National Secretaries Association, Mrs. McConnell admits she "enjoys cooking in fact, I like anything connected with my home." For both convenience and economy the efficient career woman makes use of her freezer.

"I only shop for I illfilllll 'VJ i i It i 1 .) '--mm-: I i i 1 if r. Li- i 'iV0' 1 I i xv I H' I'm jn Jt i i i i I It A F0R Women 1 It Vj I 1 4f I sA u.v 'ft, -Vs- LEFT: Ted JlcConnell samples his favorite Irish stew prepared by Mrs. McConnell following her busy day as a secretary at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft. RIGHT: Daughters Carol, left, and Trudie aid with supper preparations by setting the table. Mrs.

McConnell checks on their progress as her dinner nears The Palm Beach Post Thursday, Iarch 25, 19G5 Reception Today At DAC Conclave Election Slated At Deanery Meet Flamingo Ball Nets About memo I A v- i 4 ing war service to America during World War II. Mrs, Fisher, a past regent of Santa Margarita Chapter, is also a member of the Society of the Colonial Wars, the Colonial Dames of the 17th Century and the Daughters of 1812. Friday's schedule includes a dutch-treat breakfast at 8:30 a.m., a general assembly meeting at 10 a.m. and luncheon at 1 p.m. Ought To Get Jail Bars Fixed LAFAYETTE, Ala.

(UPI) -Chambers County Sheriff Buster Daniel was reminded again Wednesday that he ought to get the bars fixed on the courthouse jail. Wiley Richardson Jr. Jumped through the bent bars on a second story window, and escaped. He was the fifth prisoner in the past eight years to escape the same way. Richardson had been brought to Lafayette from the prison in Montgomery to stand trial on a larceny charge.

April 23-25 In Sarasota. Mrs. 'Hanlon donned a red satin robe lined with white and received the tiara charm and a white banner proclaiming her local queen. Club leader Mrs. Alex Dom-sky also announced that Mrs.

Hanlon has placed second in Division 3 for the entire state of Florida. The robe was created by Mrs. Martha Sparks, the only KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly) member of the club. Are the Branches." Serving on the committee for the meeting are: Mrs. Richard Brannan, president ot St.

Luke's Catholic Women's Club, Mrs. Michael Pivarnik, general chairman for the hostess parish; Mrs. Edward An-, dersen, and Mis. Joseph Clancy, chairman and co-chairman respectively of reservations and registrations. Also Mrs, F.

James Jumey, hospitality; Mrs. Frank McCarty, decorations and Mrs. Alfred Tenszar, publicity- Arrives In Turkey ANKARA, Turkey (UPI) -President Habib Bourguiba of Tunisia arrived Wednesday by plane for an eight-day official visit. He flew here from Iran on his extensive tour of the Middle East and Mediterranean countries. LAKE WORTH The annual spring meeting of the East Coast Deanery, Miami Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, will be held today at the Famous Restaurant.

Hosting the event, which begins with registration and coffee at 8:30 a.m., will be members of St. Luke's Catholic Women's Club. Election of officers will highlight the 9:30 session. Also scheduled is a report by Mrs. Thomas F.

Palmer, president of the Miami Diocesan Council, on the Dfcicesan convention planned for May 5-6, in Miami. Following a noon Mass, celebrated by Rev. Timothy Geary at St. Luke's Church, a luncheon will be served at the Famous Restaurant. Guest speaker at the luncheon will be Rev.

John J. Ne-vins, Diocesan director of the Miami Diocesan Council of Catholic Women. His subject will be "I am the Vine-You Members of Santa Margarita Chapter of the Daughters of the American Colonists (DAC) will host the 11th State Assembly of the Florida Society (DAC) today and Friday at the Hotel George Washington. According to Mrs. Charles B.

Watkins, local regent, the two-day session will begin with registration at 3 p.m. followed by a board meeting at 3:30 p.m. A reception honoring Mrs. John Y. Richardson of Portland, national president of the National Society (DAC); Mrs.

Clyde W. Fisher of Palm Beach, state regent, and other dignitaries, will take place at 6:30 p.m. followed by a candelight supper at 7 p.m, Mrs. Richardson, elected In April of last year, js a practicing attorney and public accountant in Portland. She is a former recipient of the DAC's National Award for outstand is REV.

JOHN KEVINS Track Star Defects COLOGNE, Germany (UPD-The newspaper Express said Wednesday Polish track star Helina Goerecka has defected for the love of a West German handball player. A 1964 Olympic gold medal winner in the 4-meter relay, Miss Goerecka was quoted as saying she had decided to stay in' West Germany to be near her fiance. Proceeds of approximately $250,000 from the 1965 Flamingo Ball were announced Tuesday by Mrs. Frank McMahon, ball-chairman, to members of the St. Mary's Hospital Board of Trustees.

Mrs. McMahon stated that the sum was the result of ticket sales, the sale of ads in the ball program and other donations. The proceeds of this year's ball are the largest in the 25 year history of St. Mary's charity balls. Held at the Everglades Club, the two hospital cha-irities, St.

Mary's and Good Samaritan, are given on alternate years and are the oldest resort charity drives. St. Mary's ball in 1963 brought in proceeds of approximately $200,000. Proceeds will be used to lower the existing hospital mortgage and the new construction under way at the hospital. The $1,300,000 addition will include a greatly modernized and expanded laboratory, a medical library to house 10,000 volumes, a new pharmacy, new central supply room and expanded kitchens, cafeteria and dining area.

i Russians Accused GENEVA (UPI) -Israel ac- cusea tne boviet union weanes-day of systematically withdrawing from Russian Jews the right to observe their religion. The charge came at a meeting here of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, presently discussing an international convention on the elimination of all forms of religious intolerance. Palm Beach Notes Mrs. Hanlon Wins TOPS Club Crown Host Fiddles At Party JUNO ISLES The home of Mrs. George Smartt, 12803 Ellison-Wilson Road, was the scene Wednesday night of the annual Recognition Day dinner of Riviera Beach Chapter 28 of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club.

Mrs. Harold Hanlon received the queen's crown for the most weight lost during the period from Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1964, However, the number of pounds must be kept secret until the state competition -Tt ir I uHUtf -I. it ry ff I -A I M' 'W X' 7 MRS.

CHARLES WATKINS Killed By Storm DACCA, Pakistan (UPI)-At least six persons were killed and 55 Injured Sunday when a severe storm battered Kushtia, about 2 miles west of Dacca, It was reported Wednesday. Heavy winds and rains also caused considerable property damages. visit here earlier In the season as Mrs. Gerstenberg's guest, Lady Leeds returned to complete several commissions for portraits of Palm Beach people. "She is an artist highly regarded In London and is fast earning a reputation here," her hostess said.

SIRS. WESSON SEY-BURN'S party on Saturday is in honor of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. George Cheston of Philadelphia, and Hershel Williams. They are her house guests.

At the party, to take place In the Seyburn home "Casa Giraven-to," music for dancing will be provided by Cliff Hall. MISS NOME PHIPPS Is here from New York visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Phipps, for a few days at their home on North County Road.

She is the beautiful young member of the international set that all the big columnists are trying to marry off to renowned conductor of symphony orchestras, Thomas Schippers. But Mr. Schippers isn't here. THE EYE BANK, that great American institution that makes It possible for vision to be restored to sightless people, was the topic of a talk by Mrs. Murray Wittiche on Wednesday.

Appearing as principal speaker before members of the National Society of Southern Dames at the Everglades Club, Mrs. Witti-chen, president ol the Society, reported on the eye bank program. The Society of Southern Dames has the eye bank as Its principal project. Mrs. Willa-ford Leach of Palm Beach, chairman of the East Coast chapters, from Fort Pierce to West Palm Beach, called the meeting.

awaiting young people, what Is? JUST RETURNED FROM ACAPULCO where he won the Mexican sailfish tournament is James Kimberly who says he will be joined by Mrs. Kimberly and their daughter Pamela "in a few weeks." His better half and the baby are In Los Angeles just now, "and becaus Pamela has a cold they don't want to travel until she's all well." When this handsome Palm Beacher was asked why he wears a gold earring In one ear he replied: "Just for luck, and It works." JAMES KIMBERLY Is among the Palm Beachers planning to attend the Grand Prix in Sebring on Saturday. But not Mary Hartline Carlson Donahue, (Mrs. Wool-worth Donahue). "My husband and I are foregping the event because we want to attend a party here on Saturday" she said.

"It's true what you read In the columns about Mr. Donahue being chairman of the board of my company, Central Rena-Crane Inc. of Chicago," 6he added. "I held the position, but my husband isn't one to take a back seat. Nor would I want him to.

We plan to stay on until mid-May and then return to our place on Long Island. Maybe we'll go to Europ later." ANOTHER PROMINENT resident, returning to her place on Long Island around April 1, if Mi s. Charles Gers-tenberg of El Vedado Lane. Her home is one of the handsomest in Palm Beach. And its poetic setting, at the edge of Lake Worth, is one of Venetian beauty.

Mrs. Gerstenberg Is enjoying a return visit by the Duchess of Leeds. After a By LEONE KING THE PALM BEACH PARTY SCENE is holding its own. And in a most auspicious way. Early this week at the ho ne of Col.

C. Michael Paul, an evening of entertaining friends featured several musicians from New Yofk. Some were guitarists, others fidd-, lers, and best of all, the host himself picked up his violin and joined in. "It's fun," he says, "if the neighbors don't mind." And one surmises they wouldn't for Colonel Paul is no amateur where the fiddle is concerned. He studied violin in Russia in the same class with Heifitz.

Paul is a distinguished Palm Beacher. His late wife, Josephine Ulrick Bay Paul, was also prominently identified with cultural programs of the sort for many years. Their home on North County Road was headquarters for the late President Kennedy and his family on many occasions when they visited here. Born in Russia, the son of a Burgeon who became a general in the Imperial Army, Paul, at age 12 rode off with the Cossacks. Captured by the Germans, he escaped and making his way across Siberia and China, fiddled for his board and keep.

Eventually reaching America, he entered World War I and distinguished himself. He became associated with the world of finance after service and eventually held a seat on the New York Stock Exchange. Today, his many interests Include serving as president of the Charles Ulrick and Josephine Bay Paul Fund. And If that isn't a story of America's golden opportunities Day's Calendar Lists Activities For Women THURSDAY, MARCH 25 Salvation Army Women's Home Leagues at West Gate Community Center, 10 a.m.; at The citadel, 500 S. Dixie, 7:30 p.m.

Fhoenix Club, social club for recovered patients, at 409 5th 7 p.m. Friendship Circle, sponsored by the B'nal B'rith Woman, at Schwartzberg Hall, Temple Israel, 1 p.m. Lantana Senior Citizens Club at the Recreation Building with crafts classes, 1 p.m.; dancing, 7:30 p.m. Euchre Game, sponsored by the West Palm Beach Recreation Department, at Currie Park, 7 p.m. United Commercial Travelers Ladies Auxiliary dinner at the UCT Lodge, Canal Road 8, 7 p.m.

Community Duplicate Bridge Club at Community Federal Savings and Loan Riviera Beach, 12:30 p.m North Talm Beach Duplicate Bridge Club at the Beach Bridge Club, 2219 Broadway, Riviera Beach, 7:30 p.m. Hibiscus Rehckah Lodge 66 at the CDA Hall, 537 Pine Terrace, 8 p.m. West Palm Beach Assembly 17, Order of Rainbow for Girls, at the Masonic Temple, 311 Clematis 7:30 p.m. Ladies of the Knights at the of Hall, 8 p.m. Crosby Tost, American Legion, at 1130 Clare 8 p.m.

Flotilla Club Auxiliary at the Flotilla Club, 8 p.m. Riviera Beach American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 268, at the Post Home, Riviera Beach, 8 p.m. Lucerne Chapter 261, OES, Gulfstream Lodge 245, 1760 Lucerne Lake Worth, 8 p.m. The festival will feature Jose Ferrer and Claudia Cravey in the classic ballet, "Coppclia." Tickets for opening night are available at $100 for the patron's section and $10 for other seats. CHECKING THE invitation list for the Florida Arts Festival to be held Thursday, April 1, through Saturday, April 3, at the Royal Poinciana Playhouse, Palm Beach, are from left: Mrs.

Arthur Pierson Mrs. Peter I. B. Lavan and Mrs. Mary Howes.

To Highlight Luncheon Friday Art Exhibit The paintings of Eleanor DeMattia Slothus will be exhibited at the annual fashion show-luncheon of the Boynton Beach Woman's Club at Friday noon at the club house. The recipient of an art scholarship from Norton Art Gallery In 1960, the artist known as DeMattia, has exhibited her paintings In galle ries of New York, New Jersey and Florida. Her paintings have received acclaim and her murals at the Rolling Hills Country Club, Fort Lauderdale, have been given national press attention. A graduate of the Pratt Institute School of Fine and Applied Arts, Brooklyn, N.Y., DeMattia is the author of "Outlined History of Art" published In 1963. An accomplished speaker, she delivered a lecture dealing with abstract principles as applied to flower arrangements before the original flower arranging group of America at the Nutley Art Museum In Nutley, N.J.

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