News-Press from Fort Myers, Florida • Page 6

6-A Fort Myers (Fla.) News-Press, July 20, 1963 The Alva Scene Chapter of Early History Gives Origin of Church Alva that they purchased a place east of town with an eye toward retirement time. Whenever possible, they spend some part of the year there and get real pleasure out of tidying and fixing up their property. LARRY Seligman has completed his tour of duty in Thailand and is spending a happy leave with his wife, Pat, down at Dubsville. Home again are Larry, Andy and Denise Altman who have been enjoying another little vacation up at Sarasota Beach. THE NEWS from the traveling Englishes and Farmers is that the former have arrived in Leif Erikson country up at Duluth, and are doing a bit of shivering when temps go down around 42 degrees, but even so are enjoying every minute of their trip.

The Farmers made a big game at the Astrodome in Houston before taking in the HemisFair at San Atnonio. Some boating in the Gulf off Galveston is also on their agenda. been raised for the initial move, ground was obtained and Bradley Bissell, who was then working on the First Methodist Church in Fort Myers, was engaged to draw up plans and supervise the building. As construction neared completion, the Sunday School Bible Class proceeded through required channels and became incorporated as the First Methodist Church of Alva. They had no regular minister as yet and years of indebtedness were ahead, but they did have faith and determination.

After more than 60 years, that first little church stands just as sturdy and proud as it did in its beginning. Mellowed by the seasons, the quaint belled-steeple peeking over the tops of mighty oaks merely indicates to passing strangers the existence of a small community over yonder, but to the town itself it is a testimonial that the deeds of men do live after them. made the circuit from Bartow down along the west coast and back again, reaching Alva on an average of every month or six weeks depending on weather and delays. His arrival was much anticipated as he brought not only inspiration, but news from along the route. He, too, was "put-up" at the English home and during his call the big parlor was crowded with those eager for his messages and service.

Bible Study Margaret, being a perceptive person, sensed the need and want for continuing religious guidance and conceived the idea of turning the Sunday get-togethers into Bible study periods. Each week increasing numbers gathered for the lessons and in time the group officially organized as a Sunday school and Bible class. This sufficed for a while but, soon realizing that a church was the next logical step, members pledged their efforts and money toward that goal. When enough funds had scene of many social functions and one guest coming to attend a whirl of gay affairs was to stay on for a long time and exert much influence over the settlement. Mamie's sister, Margaret, a young schoolmistress, learned during her visit of the need 'for a teacher and was persuaded to accept the position.

After going down river to settle her affairs in Fort Myers, Miss Verdier returned to Alva and made her home at the hospital John and Ida English place where there was always plenty of room for visitors and newcomers. Youth is drawn to youth, and the attractive schoolmarm became the magnet toward which the belles and young blades gravitated for long Sunday afternoons of good conversation and happy companionship. In those days, the village store provided for man's daily bread and the itinerant preacher, Brother Jordan, supplied spiritual needs. Traveling on horseback he for the armed services. Wife, Sandy, will stay with her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. George Steele, of Cyprus Creek Road until Joe is assigned and she can join him. Company for Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Daniels this week is their young granddaughter, Kathy Daniels, of Lake Placid.

The Rev. and Mrs. F. T. Mason and family are enjoying a two-week motor trip through Georgia and Tennessee.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Mary Ellen Minor of Newberry who is home this weekend to celebrate the occasion with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Minor. The folks will drive her back to Newberry on Monday, then continue on into bluegrass country for a vacation around Greensburg, Ky. VISITING from Haleyville, Mr.

and Mrs. Larry Guthrie have been dividing THESE ARE BUSY and happy days for Mrs. Louise Blount who is preparing a big welcome for son, Kenneth Minor, and his two children who will arrive from Boston, the fore part of the week. This is the children's first visit since they were little tykes and their grandmother is anticipating getting to know them all over again. IT'S GOODBYE again to Mrs.

Carl Yankun (Evelyn) and four youngsters of Quin-cy, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ruble and their two of Connersville, who have been visiting for the past two weeks with the young wives' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt Sands at their home on North River Road.

Another Ruble family (Mr. and Mrs. Elva) also from Connersville, and Debbie Ruble of Ocala have said adieu after a nice visit with the former's son, James Ruble. UNCLE SAM beckons Joe English left Wednesday their time between the lat-ter's uncle, Junior Cook, and his family and her aunt, Mrs. Nathaniel Harris and family.

The Cooks formerly lived in Haleyville and they have all been enjoying the news of doings back there and talking over, "old times." ANCHORS AWEIGH! The Thomas Bakers of Persimmon Ridge are off to Bimini again. Michael Minor, young son of Mr. and Mrs. L. B.

Minor, is a guest on this trip which will include some more fine cruising in the out islands. MR. AND MRS. Clyde Murphy, daughter, Jo, and son, John, of Pearl Street are spending a week up in Virginia visiting with Jimmy Murphy who is stationed at Fort Lee. Here for several weeks are the Rev.

and Mrs. Arthur Davis and daughter, Lisa, of Oxford. While serving the Methodist Church a number of years ago, the whole family became so attached to Party Honors Two Events PORT CHARLOTTE A surprise birthday party for Joe Martin, Falrhaven Street, and a 21st wedding anniversary party for Joe and Helen both events the same date were held at their home Wednesday evening. Crystal glasses were given to the couple besides individual gifts for Joe. Special covered dishes and a cake were brought by the friends attending.

Helen is leaving Sunday to visit her daughter, son-in-law and four grandchildren in Virginia for two weeks. Pilot President To Attend Meet Read the Classified Ad: By BETTY HAWKINS In relating stories about Alva's early days, no attempt 1. is being made to chronicle events in their proper se-2 quence or compile a historial record. Rather, these nar- ratives are accounts of the past as seen through the eyes of persons who grew up in that era. At times, there is a bit of uncertainty as to actual dates or order of happenings, but the events are factual, and there is a warmth and personal touch which is often lacking in histriography.

Thumbing through her memories, one of the older generation recalls that a young man's choice of a wife was responsible for an important segment of Alva's development. The day Edward Parkinson met the lovely Mamie Verdier of Fort Myers, another page was destined to be written in the saga of the then infant town. Teacher Needed In the years following their marriage, the gracious I Parkinson home was the nti nowBE Impossible Slam Made Today's hand is an old timer with a new twist. Seven -diamonds is a reasonable contract, except for one thing. TThre is no real play for it "because declarer has two clubs in each hand and can only discard three hearts on "dummy's top spades.

On the other hand, most declarers will make the contract against any lead but a spade by cashing two clubs and all the trumps. East and West are each likely to guard spades and will have to discard down to one heart in order to do so. 2 Of course, if South bids hearts along the way, West may count up and decide that his partner will hold at least NORTH 20 A AKQ2 43 J5432 AQ WEST EAST 4 10876 AJ9543 VKJ8 VQ109 Void 6 10 98 7 65 4 32 SOUTH (D) A Void VA7652 AK 10 98 7 KJ Both vulnerable West North East South 1 Pass 1 A Pass 3 Pass 4 T. Pass 5 Pass 5 N.T. Pass 6 Pass 7 Pass Pass Pass Opening lead 10 four SDades.

whereuoon West will throw spades early. The new twist is supplied by British writer Victor Mollo. South is a very bad, very lucky, player who 1 1 1 xcatticu seven ujamuiiua as shown in the box. He carefully won the first club with dummy's queen and led a diamond to his ace. When East showed out, declarer, who couldn't count very well, decided to go back to dummy with the ace of clubs to finesse the diamonds.

He was so intent on this that he led dummy's jack of diamonds. At this point, there was no way to get to dummy for the three top spades. An ordinary poor player would realize this and play ace and one heart to get out for down one but Mollo's man was built of sterner stuff. He wouldn't lose a trick until he had to and he ran out all his trumps. East threw one spade early but West did not discard a spade.

Eventually, declarer played his ace of hearts and was about to concede down several when he discovered that all his small hearts were good and he made his grand slam! Birthday Party IMMOKALEE Johnny Michael was honored on his 76th birthday Thursday night by a surprise covered dish held at the Frontier Restaurant. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Worth. Twenty-five people attended.

GOLDEN DATE A dinner party honoring Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Horton of Daytona Beach on their 50th wedding anniversary will be given tonight at the Cape Coral Country Club by her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.

Louie Batastini and Miss Kathryn Harrison. The Hortons were married July 20, 1918 in Atlanta, Ga. Out of town guests will include the couple's niece and nephews, Patricia, Gary and Keith Scott of Clewiston. both garments, then launder in soap or detergent to remove lotions, food and beverage stains, as well as ocean salt, lake scum or pool chlorine. St.

Joseph's Hospital Admissions reported by St. Joseph's Hospital in Port Charlotte Friday were Margaret Armstrong, Nora McCulIough, Delia Porterfield, Rose Bassinger, Marian McMillin, Ellen Collins, Sheila Harrell, Allen Huff, Harold Kindel, Carleton Haven and Cecil Cantrell. Discharges reported were Genevieve Blackburn, Eudora Meek, Lucille Johnston, Jennie Morabito, Cecilia Catalano, Betty Smith, Martha Powell, Gladys Adams, Robert Duren, George Miller and Jack Bogardus. Cherge Accounts Invited Calendar Of Events TODAY Rummage sale 8 a.m., Waverly Tice. Tice Meth.

WSCS. Bake sale 9 a.m., Tice Super Market North FM Kwik Chek. Girls Softball League. Central Group AA 8 p.m., Edgewood Meth. Church.

TOMORROW Kentucky Club 1 p.m., Tice Comm. Center. Lehigh Acres Hospital Admissions reported Friday by the Lehigh Acres General Hospital were Agnes Nolan, Marguerite Strand, Ida Pinkney, Harold Clark, Roscoe Curtright and Rodney Swain. Discharges were Ella Mae Jackson, Ruby Lyall, Richard Blocker, William Perry, Edward Ackerman, Charles Woodard and John Istenes. RENT-A-CAR Per Week $35 Pennies Per Mile ECONO-CAI WE 6-S6S1 SALE 16.75 Sq.

Yd. I A I Ml PS3 ii. Per Square Yard Installed CAPE CORAL LI 2-3I85 1 MONTH END senorita attire consists of a floor-length black ruffled skirt with a black lace overskirt embroidered with gold, green and red flowers. The blouse is black with a matching embroidered ruffle at the neckline. At the waist is a gold sash and a red rose.

The black lace mantilla will be held with a green and black Spanish comb. Theme for this year's convention will be "Service The Pulse of Progress," which is also the year's theme of Pilot International, a classified service club for executive and professional women. Congratulations TODAY Birthdays Sandy Cron-nin, Carolyn Krueger, Gwen Havens, Joe Moses, Bob Meredith, Hannah Daniel, Hugh Mulvihill, William Cor-bin, Delia Pixler, Frank Moeschberger, Charles Castner, Doyle Albritton, Jimmy Huene, Ann Mor-rissey, Pam Jones, Cindy Hollingsworth, Denise Carr, Xavier Diggs, Roger Bahre, Lance Van Wert, Carlos Moros, Lucille Talley and David Grove. Anniversaries Frances and Frank Hendry, Irma and Teddy Adkins, Bell and George Fox, Betsy and Jimmy Meredith, Lynette and Tuttle Smith, Virginia and Art Valluzi, Alice and Wilmer Daniels, Helen and Martin Smith, Pat and Bob Canady, Pat and Charles Morgan and Faye and Tony DeLacy. illinium WATCH RFPA'RING EXCLUSIVELY GLEN J.

IRION 7025 W. FIRST STREET Modem Equipment ED 7-8662 HAPPY BABY DIAPER SERVICi Phone ED 2-1165 FROM Hem of "Dew-Fred" Flowers and Fannie May Candies 1366 Cleveland Are. WE 6-2131 MEMSER F.T.D. SmUarJh Wash Aids You should wash beach cover-in. as often as you wash bathing suits which means rif.ht after every wearing.

Shake the sand from mam $6.75 Sq. Yd. I A MRS. GEORGE GRUBER Mrs. George O.

Gruber, president of the Fort Myers Pilot Club, will leave this morning for Atlantic City, N.J. where she will represent the local club at the 47th annual convention of Pilot International Sunday through July 27. "Florida Under Five Flags" will be theme of the International President's reception, at which Marie Newton Jacksonville, president-elect of Pilot In-t a i a 1 and all presidents of Pilot Clubs of Florida will serve as hostesses. The hostesses will wear costumes typical of the period when Florida was under the Spanish Flag. Mrs.

Gruber's Spanish Lee Memorial Hospital Visiting hours: private rooms. 11:30 to 8:30 p.m., semi-private rooms and wards 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Admissions reported by the hospital Friday were Mrs. Iva M. Dailey, Mrs.

Fred Bowman, Mrs. Janet O. Miles, Mrs. Louis Shapiro, James S. Perkins, Francisco A.

Fernandez, William F. Garrett, Willard Watkins and Fred A. Croy. Dismissals reported were Mrs. Susan Stewart, Mrs.

James M. McHenry, Mrs. Albert O. Williams, Mrs. John Mackay, Mrs.

Robert Williams, Mrs. Hilton Humphries, Mrs. Jennings Sawyer, Mrs. Joesphus Jordan, Darryl Richard A. Blocker, Dudley Swartz, Nathan Klotz, Leo Bright, Samuel Tant, Donald Busbee, Ernest Daniel and Earl Russell Hancock.

Births 5QD11 All Nylon Pile Meeting Du Pont Quality Standard Per Square Yard 5.75 1.25 1.25 Carpet 47 oz. Pad Installation Regular Thermo-Jac BUSH SHIRT Mi i Longing, for pointed-collared, overtired shirt? Sport TJ's lush Shirt safari-nice! Cotton work-shirt chambray in corn, olive, blue. Site 3-13, $8.00 675 SALE PRICE LIKE TO BE A TJ MODEL IN SEVENTEEN? Modal application with every Thermo-Jac item! "Whore Parking Is Free" SI AT LEE MEMORIAL Mr. and Mrs. Willie Harris, Route Box 696 a 7-pound, 154-ounce daughter, Friday.

Mr. and Mrs. Walter King Massey, 2995 Dunbar a 5-pound, lO'i-ounce daughter, Friday. At St. Joseph's Mr.

and Mrs. George Armstrong, Box 383 St. James City a 7-pound, 4-ounce daughter, Thursday. BOISOtJ MALL OUR 3rd YEAR IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS 4.