Coral Gables Riviera

CORAL GABLES RIVIERA

AN INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Published every Friday by the Miami Riviera Publishing Company, 206 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.

Let's Get Together

Now that Gableites seem united on the plan of planting palms in the bussines area, several bones of contention are beginning to appear. There are arguments as to what kind of trees to plant, how to plant them, and what to do with the sidewalk. It's obvious that some of us have an entirely different idea of the planting program than our neighbors have. Many voices have been raised to recommend the use of royal palms instead of coconut palms. Royal palms are beautiful and stately trees; but those who know their palms know that a royal is a delicate tree—one that requires constant care and a continual supply of water, as well as one that will die in a sudden, sharp cold snap hits it at the wrong time. It doesn't look like much of an argument will arise over what type of tree to use, as the sturdier and still handsome cocoanut palm has too much to recommend it. The installation question is probably the issue involving the greatest numcbr of complaints and different viewpoints. The plan of setting the trees in holes cut in the edge of the sidewalk has aroused criticism from some Gableites, who claim that the trees would not thrive in such choked quarters, and that they would not look right growing out of the sidewalk. On the other hand, those who suggest widening the sidewalks to include a strip of grass in which to do the planting are met with the prophecy that the wider sidewalks would mean narrower streets, and a new parking problem. There are those who complain that the power lines strung above the sidewalks on Ponce and Coral Way will have to be moved if the trees are planted anywhere, regardless of how the planting is arranged; while their nieghbors say that if the power lines are all put underground, that will make the city look much better anyway. One group of merchants complain that if the trees are put in, the view of their display windows will be seriously obstructed. This is needless worry. The Chamber of Commerce never contemplated planting a hedge along the business streets—the palms will be at least fifty feet apart. There is no record of a Lincoln Road merchant being ruined by the planting which has so beautified that shopping street. From all these varying opinions, it begins to look like another period of confusion is in view. Unless someone changes his mind, any course of action taken by the Chamber of Commerce and the city will be directly opposite to the wishes of at least one school of thought. The Coral Gables Riviera feels that the will of the people is definitely in favor of the beautification program, and that a great majority of us want to have Ponce de Leon Boulevard and Coral Way improved by the planting. More than 1,700 registered voters said so. Why not let beautification plans work out in a way that will make everyone happy? Let's arrange for a series of meetings, which would enable city officais and the Chamber of Commerce to air the problems involved in the planting project, and which would enable all those affected by it to bring their own views to the gathering, wood be a great help in straightening out the difficulties that the tree plans seem to be heading for now. All the differences that now exist can be ironed out with the aid of a little concession. Let's not repeat the mistake of the past. Let's not stay away from all the discussions of the plan, refusing to give our views while it's early enough to help—only to complain bitterly when it's too late that everything would have been all right if it had been done our way. The tree-planting program will be good for Coral Gables. What's good for the city is good for us. But it's up to all of us to work together to make the plan a successful reality.

The turkey isn't the only one who risks his neck this time of the year Asher Frank director of the Florida safety Council, says. Thanksgiving is a bad time for automobile drivers, too, he claims. More darkness, bad weather, slippery roads, hurry, and the geniality of the season, all these send the traffic death toll to the year's peak.

LEGAL NOTICE

Sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of Coral Gables, Florida until 12 o'clock noon, on the 18th day of February, 1941, in the office of the City Clerk, until noon, February 21, 1941, for the following equipment: (1) One 1-3 yd. combination crane and drag line with not less than thirty five horse power engine, complete, including independent crowd not less than twelve foot boom, including sticks Manganese front dipper and bucket line and full length cat treads and powered by gasoline engine. (2) One pneumatic tire dump, with pneumatic tires, complete, with capacity sufficient for transmission above machine. (3) One 1-3 yd. drag line bucket, complete with chains and teeth. All prices net cash. 60 d. n. b. Miami, date of delivery specified, payments will be $2,000 upon delivery and balance in two equal annual installments. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any or all technicalities in awarding the contract for the proposed work. City of Coral Gables A. B. CURRY, City Manager. Feb. 7, 14

FLOWLER'S

FOR QUALITY AND SERVICE CORAL GABLES ONLY Sanitary Food Market Fresh Homemade Clam Chowder Deviled Crabs Cooked Jumbo Shrimp Rock Lobster MINORCA AVE. - PHONE 4-1711

Preaches Here

Rev. Lucas G. Milby, evangelist of Decatur, Ill., who will begin a four-weeks' evangelistic campaign Sunday morning at the Southside Church of the Nazarene, S. W. 32nd avenue and 24th street.

Many Openings Announced by Regular Army

In spite of the draft and the increasing volume of enlistments, there are still many vacancies in the ranks of the Regular Army, Colonel Oscar Foley, recruiting officer for Florida and Georgia, reported this week. Colonel Foley said that innumerable vacancies in the newly-formed GHQ air force headed the list, but that many openings exist in the field artillery and infantry units at Forts Benning, Jackson and Bragg. To be qualified for enlistment, applicants must be white male citizens of the United States, over 18 and under 35 years of age, unmarried and without dependents, physically and otherwise qualified. Applicants for the air corps assignments must be high school graduates or have a journeyman's rating in a mechanical trade. All other applicants must have the equivalent to an eight grade education. This is one of the most excellent opportunities for all the young men of this country to pursue a career in the world's leading industry. Young men who are ambitious will be allowed to attend a technical school of their selection, to specialize in their chosen trade. The pay of the soldiers was recently increased from $21.00 to $30.00, per month after four months basic training and the monthly pay schedule is as follows: Private $30.00 to $37.50; Private first class $36.00 to $45.00; Corporal $54.00 to $67.50; Sergeant $60.00 to $75.00; Staff Sergeant $72.00 to $90.00; Technical and First Sergeant $84.00 to $101.00; Master Sergeant $126.00 to $157.50. All pay is in addition to food, clothing abeltor and medical attention. Any additional information concerning these assignments will be gladly furnished upon application by letter or in person to the Miami recruiting office.

WANT ADS

FOR RENT Lovely large room twin beds, or double, private bath. Very reasonable. 311 Navarre.

REPAIRS

HOME REPAIRS — Loans arranged. Plastering, painting, roofing carpenter work. Floor sanding. JOE POHNL, 3640 S. W. 14th St. 15 years in Gables. Phone 4-1064.

YOUR HOME is your best

asset. Painting and preserving it not only adds to its beauty but makes more pleasant living—See Warth Paint Company for advice on your painting and waterproofing—Dealers in Fine Paints Varnishes and Decorative Water Proofing. If in need of Reliable Contractor call us, Warth Paint Co. 1911 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Phone 4-0267.

GARDENING

GARDENING: LAWNS fully cared for, resetting, bitterstem grass and soil furnished. Ph. 4-7474. R. M. Poteet.

DRESSMAKING

ALTERATIONS and Dressmaking: See Mrs. Kerns at DANIELS. You'll be pleased with her work and with our prices. Opp. Gables Theatre.

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

$3 PER CALL IN GREATER MIAMI. DIAL 4-6414, FLAGLER FUNERAL HOME.

CREMATION

$50—Cremation service—Flagler Crematorium, Florida's most modern, Dial 4-6414. Flagler Funeral Home.

FUNERAL SERVICE

MIAMI'S LARGEST and finest. Costs no more. Complete funerals for $75 and up, wooden casket; $200 and up, metalic casket; $500 and up, solid copper casket; $800 and up, solid bronze casket. Inspection invited, 2987 W. Flagler St. Dial 4-6414. Flagler Funeral Home.

FOR SALE

STRAYED, Large male Wire-Haired Terrier, Reward. 2320 Segovia Circle. Reward for information. Phone 4-6751.

SITUATION WANTED

STENOGRAPHER AVAILABLE Young woman desires full or part time stenographic or clerical work. Reasonable hourly or daily basis. Coral Gables Resident. Write or telephone % The Riviera—4-1634.

LOST

WIRE HAIRED PUPPIES. Pedigreed, Registered, Show-winning stock. Reasonably priced. 2320 Segovia Circle. Ph. 4-6751.

Winter Institute—

(Continued from Page One) Flying;" "Gambler's Throw" and "Fools Rush In." The Winter Institute of Literature, which is supervised by Walter Scott Mason of the University's English department, had its start in 1932 under the direction of Professor Orton Lowe, who was the guiding light of the Institute until his death in 1936. Organized for the purpose of forming discussion groups for those interested in various phases of literature, where they might meet and discuss the subject with active workers in the field of letters, the Institute is open to all those who wish to enroll for the course. Membership in not limited to University students. Tickets for the entire course or for individual sessions may be bought in the Main Building of the University of Miami. In the remaining weeks of Institute activity, Jesse Stuart Raymond Holden, Sara Henderson Hay, Fulton Oursler and Edwin Granberry will take part in the discussions.

New Claims—

(Continued from Page One) but new owners have changed the names on their exemption claims. In 47 cases, claims have been made for home which have been built in the past year and bought or originally constructed by owners eligible for exemptions. Bowen reiterated that while claims are coming in every day, many persons have not yet sent in their reports, and added that the April 1 deadline, once past, would make it impossible for anyone to receive exemption.

Our Inquiring Reporter

Do you approve the proposed city ordinance requiring health examinations for domestics? Mrs. George Airey, 1556 Murcia Ave.: "I think it's a good thing. I certainly believe in preventive measures to avoid disease." Mrs. Emma Alderman, 1121 Asturia Ave.: "I believe it's a good idea. All domestics should have certificates of good health before they go to work." Mrs. R. P. Aldridge, 1901 Le Jeune Road: "That sounds like a good law to me." Mrs. C. I. Babcock, 824 Majorca Ave.: "It's a splendid idea. I'm a graduate nurse myself, and I know how important it is to prevent the spread of disease through households. I'll gladly cooperate with the city if the ordinance is made a law." Mrs. John J. Bacco, 1109 Andalusia Ave.: "I think that's a good thing, I'd be glad to require anybody who wanted to work for me to produce a health card." Mrs. Harold H. Bailey, 820 Alhambra Circle: "I'm not sure about it. It seems that if we require examinations of domestics, it might be fairer to require the same thing of their employers." Mrs. Alfred M. Baker, 222 Sidonia Ave.: "Wherever a domestic handles food at all, it's a good idea to have health examinations. I'd cooperate with the city if the examinations became a law." Mrs. Frank W. Cady, 1106 Asturia Ave.: "I believe that's a good idea. I'd help out by asking my own help to have health cards." Mrs. Cullen Cain, 547 Navarre Ave.: "I think it's a wonderful and very needed thing. I'd welcome the plan if it became a law." Mrs. Thomas P. Caldwell, 922 Castile Ave.: "I think it's a wonderful idea, and a good example, not only to the state, but to cities all over the country." Mrs. James E. Calkins, 446 Navarre Ave.: "I don't think it's necessary for all domestics to have examinations. All food handlers and those who come in contact with children should have health cards, but I don't see why a cleaning woman, for instance, would need a health certificate." Mrs. W. Richard Dalton, 4200 Monserrate St.: "I'm very much in favor of it, particularly because of my two children." Mrs. Carl A. Daugherty, 732 Majorca Ave.: "I think it's a fine idea, and I'd insist on any help of mine complying with the ordinance." Mrs. William H. Davidson, 902 Madrid St.: "I'd require anybody working for me to have a health card. I think it's a splendid idea, and I'd cooperate with the city as much as possible." Mrs. H. O. Earnest, 1230 Genoa St.: "I believe that's essential. I'd much rather have anyone who worked for me have a health card." Mrs. W. C. Eberwine, 1217 Obispo Ave., "I'd like to see that put in effect, and I'd cooperate with the city in enforcing it." Mrs. A. C. Eddy, 206 S. Waterway Drive: "I'm very much in favor of it. I believe the measure will bring great protection to everyone; and if I were working myself, I'd want to know that I was in good health before taking a family job." Amy Edgecombe, 4434 Granada Ave.: "I don't think it's vitally necessary. In the case of a nursemaid, for instance, there is some sense in requiring a health card, but in other cases it seems unnecessary. I doubt that it's worth the money it would cost the city." Mrs. M. R. Failey, 1251 Coral Way: "It might be a hardship on the domestics, paying for examinations and cards; but such a law would be a fine protection to every household." Mrs. Edward Farland, 1103 Genoa St.: "I've just had an experience with sick domestics, so I'm doubly in favor of the health examinations. I hope the law will pass." Mrs. Robert L. Farmer, 825 Milan Ave.: "I'm for it. I'd gladly cooperate with the city in enforcing the law, and I'd like to see it passed." Mrs. L. M. Gale, 3508 Anderson Road: "It's a splendid idea. If the city makes this a law, I'll back them up by requiring anybody working in my house to have health cards." Mrs. Gertrude C. Gamble, 1145 Asturia Ave.: "I certainly approve of the idea, and I'd be very willing to help the city enforce the law." Mrs. Kenneth Gardner, 1328 Asturia Ave.: "I think it's one of the finest things the city has attempted. Anything I could do to help enforce it would be a pleasure for me."

GIPSON'S GROVE

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LETAW'S PHARMACY

Cosmetics PRESCRIPTIONS Drugs LETAW'S PHARMACY THE REXALL STORE Ponce de Leon Boulevard Phone 4-0848

GAS DEPENDABLE ECONOMICAL FUEL

Every UP-AND-COMING CITY MUST HAVE ALL MAJOR UTILITIES An ordinance has been presented to the City Commission of Coral Gables asking them to approve the granting of a franchise for supplying this community with modern city-gas service. Undoubtedly you will soon be asked to vote for this important utility which will mean more tax revenue, more progress for Coral Gables. GAS America's most dependable economical FUEL CONSUMERS GAS AND FUEL CO.

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