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CORAL GABLES RIVIERA

AN INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Published every Friday by the Miami Riviera Publishing Company, 306 Coral Way, Coral Gables, Florida. Established January, 1926 Combined with the Dade County and Coconut Grove Times, 1929. JOHN D. MONTGOMERY ... President JAMES B. MOORE ... Editor and General Manager Mailing Address, P. O. Box 704 Telephone 4-1634 SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year by Carrier, Coral Gables and immediate vicinity ... $2.00 Six months ... $1.25 One Year by Mail ... $3.00 Entered as second class matter May 21, 1926, at the Postoffice at Miami, Florida, under Act of March 3, 1879.

Traffic Problem Number 1

• Now that the month of January has brought its annual New Year's gift of thousands of visiting automobiles to Greater Miami, it's time to think some more about this area's greatest traffic problem—the lack of standardization of traffic laws in the metropolitan district. A visitor living in Coral Gables, for instance, finds that no turns are permitted on a red light in the Gables. He drives into Miami, and discovers to his bewilderment that in some special instances he is allowed to turn right on a red light. Proceeding to the Beach, he finds that if he stops for a traffic light in a right-hand lane, angry honking behind him bears witness to that city's rule that right turns are the rule in Miami Beach—except in certain unusual intersections. Why can't the traffic officials in the Greater Miami area get together and set up a uniform traffic code for the whole district? It would make driving safer for all the cities participating; and it would certainly work miracles in making our visitor's vacations here much more restful and enjoyable. • While we're on the subject of traffic control, the congestions problem is worthy of consideration. All the city streets and main traffic arteries in the area are jammed with long lines of cars, bumper to bumper, in the "rush hours" of morning and afternoon. A main contributing factor to this daily congestion problem is the slowing up to a virtual halt of all the main traffic streams. One way to combat this problem has been put into service in New York City with great success. New York has opened several through-streets, known as "express highways," which serve as main arteries for traffic running the length of Manhattan Island. Why not set up some express highways in Coral Gables, and in other cities in the metropolitan area? Bird Road and Coral Way, for example, with their wide paving and safety islands, could be made fast arteries, with a speed limit set at 40 miles per hour, with a minimum of traffic lights and stop streets to impede the traffic flow. Co-operation between Coral Gables, Miami and Miami Beach, setting up a system of interlocking express highways, could work wonders with eliminating the traffic jams and general congestion in the entire district—a definite service both to winter visitors and to the citizens of all Greater Miami.

Dollars Cannot Buy Yesterday

• A journalist looking back upon the year which has just closed, finds no scarcity of material about which to write. A great war, which is in essence a titanic struggle between two irreconcilable philosophies of life, has steadily spread. A whole continent has felt the heel of a conqueror with a plan for world domination as vast as that of Napoleon. The world's economy has undergone violent change, and stability has been replaced by chaos. Here at our own doorstep we have recently gone through the most tradition-shattering election in our history. The great issues of that election were three-fold. First, whether to elect a president for a third term. Second, how to keep America at peace, while aiding England with all steps short of war. Third, how to best build a military and naval establishment unprecedented in our history. The second and third issues are the most vital this country faces today. They are not partisan issues. It is obvious to anyone not blinded by false and baseless optimism that the great plans of last summer for building an impregnable defense at once are not being realized. It is easy to appropriate gigantic sums of money. It is easy to make blueprints of tanks and airplanes and fighting ships. It is easy to have a great defense establishment "on order." But dollars and blueprints do not worry potential invaders. The forces which have now brought the world to Armageddon have respect only for preparedness. The weak are given no quarter. Moral principles, Christian teachings, are scoffed at. That is not pretty. But it is true. This America we know cannot be sure of existence unless it solves the problem of how to swiftly build its defenses—and to build them in keeping with the democratic tradition which they are designed to protect and to save. The American people cannot accept failure from any man—whether the man who fails holds a great title or is a lowly worker in a factory. There is no excuse for failure. No man in the world is potentially so productive as ours. It is said of France, in preparing to resist aggression, her government, her industries and her workers did "too little—and did it too late." We too are doing too little. But let us hope that we correct our errors before it is too late. When the head of our Navy observed that "dollars cannot buy yesterday," he stated a grim truth that every American must realize. In this great national effort there can be no failure. The thought cannot be tolerated that democracy is too fair-laden, or weak and dazed that it cannot compete with the dictators. In England we have a magnificent example of what free men, fighting to retain that freedom, can accomplish against heartbreaking odds. It was Winston Churchill who said on taking office that he could offer his people nothing save sacrifice and sweat and toil. Here we must absorb an ample measure of that spirit. No one else can make our sacrifices for us. The responsibility for the perpetuation of our life falls squarely and irrevocably on the shoulders of us all. No one can avoid it. To the task we have now entered on the most critical years modern Western civilization has ever known, is to simply state the obvious. We do not know how much time we will have to make ourselves secure to guarantee peace in the only way possible in this disrupted modern world, which is by making ourselves so strong that no aggressor or possible combination of aggressors will dare to try our strength. We do know that time, most precious of all elements, must no longer be lavishly wasted. To stay at peace—to become strong. Those are our national objectives. We have the great industries—we have the men—we have almost limitless resources. To attain those vital goals demands the full and friendly cooperation of government, of labor, of industry, of agriculture, of all. We must not be tried and found wanting.

BILTMORE B R I E F S

By WILTON M. CHAPMAN Managing Director • As the first week of January comes to a close, we find ourselves well into the start of the active winter season here at the Miami Biltmore, with a crowded sports and social calendar to be carried out before the season is finished. Our weekly pool shows got off to a grand start Sunday under the direction of Alexander Ott and a capacity audience agreed it was one of the best seen here in a long time. Mr. Ott will present these shows each Sunday afternoon at the Biltmore pools at 3 o'clock. We have, of course, numerous celebrities and famous personalities at the Biltmore throughout the winter season, but none, I think, are more gracious nor easier to meet than the Wendell Willkies. Mr. and Mrs. Willkie and their party flew down from Hobe Sound at West Palm Beach on New Year's Day to attend the Orange Bowl Game in Miami. They stopped at the Biltmore for a pre-game luncheon. Mr. Willkie looked well rested after his strenuous campaign which he conducted last summer. He had been staying up at Hobe Sound and after a six weeks' vacation returned to his New York home this week. He was especially delighted with his brief stay at the Biltmore and I hope he will be able to come back soon and spend more time with us. By the by, a great many of you are planning to attend the annual Aviation Ball which will be held tomorrow night (Saturday) in the main ballroom of the Miami Biltmore Country Club. This event, held in connection with the all-American Air Maneuvers at Miami, will undoubtedly attract a large crowd as it is the climax to the social festivities of the Air Maneuvers. For reservations be sure to call Fred, our maitre d' hotel, and let him know you are coming. Hollis Rinehart, Jr., as chairman of the committee, has done a grand job arranging the affair, assisted by his capable committee that includes Thomas P. Caldwell, Charles H. Baker, Kenneth Ballinger, Humphrey Toomey, Major Frederick Glass and S. A. Lynch, Jr. And speaking of coming events, one of the out-of-doors affairs of the season will be the first annual Welcome Home Dinner to be given by the Century Club of Coral Gables at the Miami Biltmore next Thursday (Jan. 16). The featured speaker of the evening will be the eminent Charles Milton Newcomb who takes for his subject "How to be Happy Though Educated." Continuing to attract considerable attention is our elaborate floor show, presented nightly both in the Giralda Room and in the Cascades, and on Sunday afternoons in the Palm Patio for tea dancing between 5 and 7. The ever-genial Maximilian Bergere and his society orchestra are always on hand to provide music for dancing. Turning from the social to the sports calendar, I was over to the Country Club the other day and my good friend Ned Everhart reminded me that the annual Men's Amateur Tournament gets under way Jan. 13, which is next Monday. Ned expects a great field in the tourney this year, making it one of the top-ranking amateur tournaments in the South. The opening of the Palm Patio last Sunday for the first of the regular Sunday afternoon teadances, saw the umbrella-covered tables well filled with happy groups enjoying themselves. Most of them had been at the Pool Show and paused to refresh themselves and either dance or watch the floor show before leaving. From now, throughout the season, the Biltmore will be an active, busy place and I'm sure will again prove itself "The Center of the Wintertime World."

Congregational Church Elects Officers

• The Annual Business meeting of the Congregational Church was held Wednesday evening following the Annual Fellowship Supper which was served to 75 members and friends at 7 P. M. The following officers were elected for the coming year: Deacons: Henry Berger, H. R. Anderson, W. J. Hess, R. H. Murray, William S. Radway, Paul U. Gerber, L. S. McConnel, and James Whittington. Deaconesses: Mrs. Andrew Doleman, Mrs. J. Raymond Graves, Mrs. Alfred L. House, Mrs. James S. Kline, Mrs. Edwin C. Kimball, Mrs. Louise E. Lansing, Mrs. Grace R. Linn, Mrs. L. S. McConnell. Trustees: Bradbury L. Barnes, Thornton M. Fincher, Dr. C. Raymond Graves, Lyle D. Holcomb, A. W. Hoover, Dr. Albert L. House, Fred Howland, James S. Kline Louis E. Lanford, Don Peabody, Fred H. Ralsten. Church Treasurer: Charles A. Radway. Church Clerk: Mrs. Thomas B. Nix. Music Committee: Lyle D. Holcomb, Mrs. Albert L. House, Benjamin W. Turner. A Special Committee on Advance will begin work immediately on a survey of conditions in all departments of the church. This Committee will consist of a representative from each of the Boards and organizations of the church and two members-at-large (Mrs. Fred B. Cann and Miss Elizabeth Henderson) who were elected at the Annual Meeting.

MRS. WHITE ENTERTAINS SON-SISTER-IN-LAW

• Mrs. Lida White entertained her son, Dr. Paul White, of St. Petersburg Beach, and her sister-in-law, Mrs. C. W. Baylor of Akron, Ohio, during the holidays. Dr. White came over from the west coast to attend the Orange Bowl game.

DON'T COUGH YOUR HEAD OFF

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Giralda Sandwich Shop

Under New Management And Personal Direction of Owner SANDWICHES — BEER — WINE Giralda Sandwich Shop "Open Evenings 'Til Nine" 230 GIRALDA "Just a Whisper Off Ponce de Leon

CORAL WAY RESTAURANT

2620 CORAL WAY We Invite you to Try Our SPECIAL 30 and 35c LUNCHES From 11:30 A. M. to 2 P. M. Also Our 50c-85c FULL COURSE EVENING DINNERS From 5:30 to 8 P. M. Barbecue and Chicken Dinners, which are a specialty with us, are served at any time. We bake all our own pies and hot breads, which are served with every meal. Have our own farm, which assures you of fresh killed chicken and strictly fresh eggs every morning. Come in and see the difference between Home Cooking and Restaurant Food. OPEN FROM 6:30 A. M. TO 9 P. M.

Death Takes Henry Keyes

• Funeral services were held Monday for Henry Keyes, 75, of 3144 Bird Road, who was killed last week in an automobile accident on Tamiami Trail. Keyes is survived by his wife, Clarinda; his two sons, Gerald and Fred; his sisters, Mrs. Esther Saunders and Mrs. Annie Knowles, and his brothers Captain James Moore and Captain Thomas Moore. Keyes was killed when the car in which he was riding with Merrill W. Wood 33, of 3238 turned over in a ditch 30 miles west of Miami. Police, who claimed that Wood was under the influence of liquor at the time of the accident, held him in county jail pending an investigation.

PARTY HOSTESSES ARE NAMED

• Mrs. Mina Don Carlos and Mrs. Ellen Fagen will be hostesses at the luncheon party of Grove Hibiscus circle January 21, at 2806 Bird Road. Awards at this week's party went to Miss Mildred Spiro, Mrs. Katherine Richardson, Mrs. Mae-belle Parker, Mrs. Eleanor Hanson and Mrs. Page.

WILL ATTEND STATE MEET IN BRADENTON

• Mrs. Albert L. Buzzell, State Department president, American Legion, Mrs. Lloyd Stoutenburg state department secretary, and Mrs. Lewis Martin, and Mrs. W. L. Marble, members of Lindley DeGarmo Post No. 70, will attend the Legion Midwinter Conference in Bradenton tomorrow and Sunday.

JEAN EMERSON VISITS PARENTS IN GROVE

• Miss Jean Emerson, student at Gulfport College for Girls, Gulfport, Miss., has returned to her studies after spending 10 days with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Emerson, in their winter home on Main Highway. The family will return to their Brush, Colo. home in the spring.

Student Resumes Studies

Miss Josephine Oehmler, student at Florida State College for Women, Tallahassee, has returned to college after spending the holiday season with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Oehmler in Coconut Grove.

Jordan Family Here

The Hubert L. Jordans family have taken the bungalow at 3964 Poinciana Avenue for the season. They are from Philadelphia.

Tyler Recants

• At a hearing before U. S. Commissioner Roger Davis, Charles S. Tyler, charged with dodging the draft, recanted and affirmed that he had thought it over and would register after all. Tyler who failed to register because he "just didn't want to go," was taken to Hayes Wood's office by a deputy marshall, where he registered. He should have registered in the Gables draft board number 7 on registration day, but refused to do so. The twenty-four-year-old youth, who lives at 3320 S. W. 23rd St., will be held over for federal court on charges of avoiding the draft according to Gene Hunter secretary of local board number 7.

Coral Gables Realty News

• Mrs. Maugreite B. Stewart of Swainsboro, Pa., has leased a home for the winter at 837 Obispo Ave., from Miss Clara Miller. Mr. and Mrs. McGinnis Hatfield of Welch, W. Va., have taken an apartment at 2509 Anderson Road for the winter. Carlotta Lewis handled both leases. Charles Harjes has sold his home at 3301 Granada Blvd., to Mr. and Mrs. Kessack Duke White. Manley Inscho of the Gables offices negotiated the sale. Lila P. Lehman reports that Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Siglar of Obanagan, Va., have leased a home on Milan Avenue from John W. Justad. Mrs. Clifford Jones of Floral Park, N. Y. arrived Tuesday to move into her new home at 1401 El Rado Street. A house at 1413 El Rado was finished recently for Mr. and Mrs. George H. Andler. Mrs. Jones and the Andlers bought their new homes through Louis S. Edwards.

In Boyd Home

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Norris have leased their home and are occupying the Boyd home on Saint Gaudens Road.

COMBS FUNERAL SERVICE

In choosing its requirements, each family decides the exact price. COMBS FUNERAL SERVICE 1439 N.E. 2nd AVE. | 1850 N. ALTON RD.

DRY CLEANING

... is no sideline with Varsity Cleaners. It's our business, our exclusive profession backed by an experience of twenty-eight years. A trial will prove there is a difference. Work called for and delivered. One-day service, if desired, at no additional cost. VARSITY CLEANERS 210 ALHAMBRA CIRCLE Telephone 4-9344

MacDonald Health Studio

TENNIS PLAYERS We Specialize in Keeping You FIT This consists of mineral vapor baths general and specific massage, infra-red baking and manipulative treatments for muscular, joint and nerve conditions. Director, C. H. MacDonald, formerly of the Roney Plaza and Miami Biltmore Hotels. The women's department in charge of Mrs. Bess Robins, masseuse. MacDonald Health Studio Arcade Building Ponce de Leon Blvd. Phone 4-1253

DOWLING'S

WITH A MOVIE! STAR ITS GLAMOUR WITH AN ENGLISHMAN IT'S TEA WITH US - AND OUR CUSTOMERS IT'S LOW PRICE! — HIGH QUALITY! RIPPING!! NEW Potatoes 5 Lbs. 15c | Carrots 5c Bunch | Beets 5c Bunch | Green Onions 5c Bunch | Radishes 5c Bunch | Turnips 5c Bunch | FANCY COOKING Apples 5 Lbs. 19c | HOME GROWN Spinach Pound 5c FOR DELIVERY Phone 4-0441 DOWLING'S III CORAL WAY

Book Briefs

• Recent additions to the Coral Gables Public Library include the following fiction: "Sapphira and the Slave Girl," by W. S. Cather; "Farewell, my Lovely," by Raymond Chandler; "Saint in Miami," by Leslie Charteris; "Ox-bow Incident," by W. V. T. Clark; "Mr. Little-john," by Martin Flavin; "Case of the Silent Partner," by E. S. Gardner; "Fielding's Folly," by Mrs. F. P. (W) Keyes; "Death of a Peer," by Ngaio Marsh; "The Voyage," by Charles Morgan; "The Trees," by Conrad Richter; "Oliver Wiswell," by K. L. Roberts; "Dutch Vet," by A. Roothaert; "Fame is the Spur," by Howard Spring; "Babes in the Darkling Wood," by H. G. Wells; "Embezzled Heaven," by F. V. Werfel.

Postal Telegraph Opens New Branch

• Due to the great influx of visitors to Coral Gables and the resulting increase in demand for service, Postal Telegraph has reopened a branch in the Gables. Mrs. Kathleen Will, manager, reports that the new branch will be located in the post office building at 200 Coral Way, with an entrance from Coral Way as well as from the postal arcade. The branch will be open from 8 a. m. to 10 p. m. weekdays, and from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m and 5 to 9 p. m. on Sundays.

ARMY MAJOR IN GROVE

• Major and Mrs. H. V. Herndon of Atlanta, have taken the residence at 3780 Loquat Avenue. Major Herndon is connected with the U. S. Army, Miami headquarters.

BISCAYNE EXTERMINATING SERVICE

PHONE MIAMI BEACH 5-5651 INC. 3012 CORAL WAY

C. A. SEALANDER

Phone 4-3712 C. A. SEALANDER Painting and Decorating Mailing Address, P. O. Box 272 Coral Gables, Fla. Residence-3721 Riviera Drive

Bryant and Pittman To Continue Practice

• Frank E. Bryant and Owen W. Pittman, Jr. announced this week that the law firm of Owen and Pittman had been dissolved, they would each continue to engage in the general practice of law individually, at their present location in the Olympia building. After a long siege of illness, William L. Wilson, Director of Florida State Farmers' Market, is back at his old desk in Jacksonville.

The COLONY

Under new management and personal direction of FRANK J. FAUERBACH As usual The Colony's latchstring hangs on the outside . . . a continuous invitation to those desiring the FINEST AND BEST IN ICE CREAM, SODAS AND SANDWICHES. Telephone 4-9249 for FAST ICE CREAM DELIVERY SERVICE CURB SERVICE — WE HOP AT YOUR HONK THE COLONY 204 AVENUE GIRALDA PHONE 4-9249

HOLLYWOOD-BRITISH School of the Theatre

Colonnade Pictures Corporation —are proud to announce that they have been success-ful in inducing Miss Carmen Balfour, Director of the HOLLYWOOD-BRITISH School of the Theatre Sponsors: LADY LOUIS MOUNTBATTEN ALEXANDER KORDA GEORGE A. HIRLIMAN —to open a branch of her Hollywood (California) establishment, here in Miami, to train and teach for the Screen, Stage, Radio and Public Speaking, any promising talent, children or adults, who are seriously contemplating a professional career. Students for cultural purposes are also welcomed. Many graduates of the Hollywood-British School are pursuing successful professional careers as a result of the excellent training given. It is the definite object of the Studio to develop a Talent Department in which promising material can be groomed for ultimate employment. The School has an Experimental Theatre on the lot, and monthly performances will be attended by the Studio Casting Director. Classes Start on Monday, January 6th Interviews Are Held from Eleven to Five-Thirty P. M. Daily Call, telephone or write for particulars as to fees. Supervisor. HOLLYWOOD-BRITISH School of the Theatre 137 Coral Way Coral Gables Telephone 4-2531