Coral Gables Historical Archive
Coral Gables Riviera
Friday, February 14, 1941, page 5 (of 8)
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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.
No 'Gambling Front' Here
One of the most remarkable things about Coral Gables is not its weather, beautiful homes or tropical plants. A feature of our town that commands attention from visitors and public all over the country is the civic cleanliness of Coral Gables. Recently there was a bookie raid in Coral Gables. The raid was news, particularly in all the bookie-infested communities which surround us-not as a sign of another sporadic police campaign, but because it was the only gambling raid in Coral Gables in over a year! That event brought us publicity in its finest form: genuine envy. This is a unique city indeed. It is surrounded by vacation towns-some of them described by newspapermen themselves combinations of Reno and the Barbary Coast. All around us are stories and rumors that "the lid is on" or "it's wide open this week." Bookmakers operate in backrooms in newsstands, drug stores and barbecue stands. Some cities have no limit to the number of beer parlors and night clubs, so that there will be some quiet areas where an unusually tame vacationist can sleep at night. Surrounded by all this, Coral Gables has no parlors and no saloons. Strange to say, Gableites don't feel the want. We can find places to go for an evening out all around the city boundaries, but it's infinitely better for us and for the city itself that they remain outside. Recently the FBI, concluding an investigation in this area, stated that the police force of Coral Gables was the only government, was a model of honesty, and that the entire civic set-up was free of graft of all kinds. That's a statement of which we can all be justly proud. Going deeper into the FBI report, however, we find another important statement: The city is clean largely because the gambling syndicates have no foothold here, and are not even temporarily encouraged or tolerated. With the advent of publicity, says the FBI, corruption of some kind invariably invades a city. Ever since the inception of Coral Gables, city officials and police officers have been approached periodically by members of one gambling organization or another. It is probable that for years to come attempts to gain official tolerance will continue. That city government has done a fine job in maintaining here in the Gables the kind of city Gableites have wanted from the start-a city ideal to live in, and ideal for raising families. Our officials deserve a vote of thanks for their vigilance in the past, and our earnest request that they keep up that same vigilance in the future.
With the COUNTRY CLUBBERS
By KARL D. SCHMITZ Manager of the Country Club Of Coral Gables At Tuesday's Kiwanis meeting we found out that flashlights could be made to talk, that man could wear skimmed milk for a coat, with a glass of milk for a tie, and that a little light called a photo-electric eye could do just about everything required of it. This magic was bough to the Kiwanians by Professor Earl DeNoon, who is in charge of General Motors Research Corporation here. Congratulations to our Women's Bridge Committee for bringing out almost as many men as women to the bridge party Tuesday night. The affair was delightfully informal, each group making up its own rules and playing whatever game came to mind. Some played "Piggy", others "wahoo", while some played conventional bridge. For the first time within the reaches of our memory we won a door prize, a fine glass belt which Earl DeNoon no doubt could tell me was made from coal, air and water. (How can they punch holes in belts like that and still keep the air in?) Our plea to the weather ed last week went unheeded as many who attended the Club dance Saturday night can testify. Never have we seen such a downpour at this time of year. However, the dampness did not dampen the spirit of the Military Order of the World War from enjoying their banquet, which they tell us was delicious. Nor did the rain dampen the spirits of the many others who came to dine and dance. We have the pleasure hold to confer to Miami University's Junior Class next Friday night when Russ Morgan's Orchestra plays for the Junior Prom. Many reservations have been made at this writing and indications point to a record crowd. Next Sunday night our dinner guests are in for a real treat when "Tillie's Punctured Romance", made many years ago, and featuring the late Marie Dressler and Charlie Chaplin is flashed on the screen. We saw this film away back in about 1915. We hope projectionist Hart Morris does not have a previous engagement. Another couple who have been away flying Pan American Airways' huge clippers across the Atlantic, and who have recently returned, are Col. James Gentry and Capt. John Nolan. An attractive new member is Mrs. H. T. Nugent, formerly of Washington, D. C., who has taken a residence at 700 Avenue Navarre.
LETAW'S PHARMACY
Cosmetics Drugs PRESCRIPTIONS LETAW'S PHARMACY THE REXALL STORE Ponce de Leon Boulevard Phone 4-0848
A MASTER PIANO CLASS by HAROLD BAUER
University of Miami School of Music ANNOUNCES A MASTER PIANO CLASS by HAROLD BAUER To March 1, 1941 For information write to the University of Miami CORAL GABLES, FLA. BALDWIN PIANO
B - I - T - M - O - R - E
By MILTON M. CHAPMAN Managing Director Although the visit of Miss Deanna Durbin is over, it might be interesting to know just why she came for the world premiere of "Back Street," even though she was not in the picture and had nothing to do with it. The story was told me by one of the newspapermen who was here for the occasion. It seems Deanna was a very good friend of Bruce Manning, the producer of "Back Street," and which film was his first production. After Deanna had made "Three Smart Girls," one of her first successes, Manning, who held a minor position in Hollywood at the time, congratulated her on her effort, expressing the hope, also, that he would be a producer some day. The gracious Deanna then and there promised her good friend that she would be on hand for the premiere of Manning's first production. Hence her appearance in Miami. And I feel qualified to say that this story typifies Deanna perfectly. She is especially friendly and has a high regard for everybody. During her visit here she was rated "tops" by the newspapermen, as she granted them countless interviews and posed at great length for the cameramen without a complaint. For the first time in many years a major league ball club will make their spring training camp in Miami. The New York Giants will report for practice next Thursday, holding their practice quarters at Miami Field, adjacent to the Orange Bowl. During their Florida sojourn the Giants will stay at the Miami Biltmore. As a matter of fact, we undoubtedly had the first arrival of any training camp in the country last week when Babe Young, the Giants' first baseman, dropped in several days ahead of schedule. A tall, good-looking chap, Babe was one of the outstanding rookies last season, batting for .286 his first year. He hit 17 home runs and batted in more than 100 runs, which is quite a record for a newcomer. Quiet and unassuming, Babe's first and last love is baseball, he told me. He is a graduate of Fordham and hails from New York. Good-will tours being few and far between in these hectic days, it was a pleasure for me to welcome the Cuban good-will fliers here this week. The three men have just completed a 20,000-mile tour of Central and South America and the United States and leave here for home. In the trio are Lieut. Juan Rios Montenegro, Lieut. Ramon Rivera Orive and Sergt. Frank Medina. With the exception of a couple of times when they were lost over the Andes, the trip was entirely uneventful, the Cubans said, although they were excited over the splendid receptions given them in this country. They came here direct from Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn. Their highwing Howard monoplane is decorated with the national flags of the 15 countries which they visited. The men proved themselves real "good-will ambassadors" and such peace efforts might well be copied by other nations.
Air Class-
(Continued from Page One) the courses for Pan American. Chief navigator in charge of direct instruction and flight instruction is G. J. Lunn, also of Pan American. All cadets receive regular air training and flight work as well as theoretical instruction. Heading a complete staff of officers and experts, Captain T. H. Goodrich is in charge of the entire cadet group for the army. His staff consists of medical officers, supply sergeants, and a complete army administrative staff. Three specially equipped Pan American Airways planes serve as training ships for the cadets. Graduates of this course will be expert aerial navigators, able to set a course and take a plane to any point, even out of touch with landmarks, by celestial and instrument reckoning. The present number of training instructors is 40 in all departments: 10 meteorologists. The increase in size of the class necessitates an additional 14 instructors: 10 more navigators and 4 additional meteorologists. The length of the course has been changed from 12 to 15 weeks for each class. The reasons given for the change were twofold: the instructors simply wanted to add more time for study of extra details; and under the 12-week system, one day of bad weather so held up the long flying hours in the course that the entire line of study was disrupted.
Power Use-
(Continued from Page One) it will be more difficult in the near future to secure such deliveries as we were able to get for this new equipment, which is an exact duplicate of the turbo-generator just installed at the Lauderdale station. In this business we must forecast years in advance what the future demands may be." Coral Gables customers receive their electric current from the FPL interconnected grid of power lines supplying most of the cities on the east coast south of Jacksonville, the west coast south of Tampa, the Lake Okeechobee area and certain parts of northern Florida. National defense projects now being served by the company include Camp Blanding, west of Starke; the Opa Locka air bases, West Palm Beach training aft base, Banana River auxiliary air base near Cocoa, air training field near Arcadia, and a number of war industries, such as airplane and ship building firms.
New Car Inspections To Start Monday
Coral Gables will start inspections for the new March-September period beginning Monday morning, police officials announced today. Inspections will begin at eight o'clock Monday morning in the fire department garage at the Gables Fire and Police Building. Police recorded 6,396 car inspections in the past September-March period, which they say marks a substantial increase over the same period of 1939-40. The deadline for those with odd-numbered inspection stickers on their automobiles is March 15; but inspection officers advise that an early inspection avoids that last-minute rush.
C. A. SEALANDER
Phone 4-3714 C. A. SEALANDER Painting and Decorating Mailing Address, P. O. Box 273 Coral Gables, Fla. Residence-3721 Riviera Drive
Machine Design, Airport Design Marine Design
Free Engineering Training Courses National Defense Program University of Miami The University of Miami is now organizing tuition-free next courses in the above topics, under the general supervision of the University of Florida and in co-operation with the United States Office of Education anl the Federal Security Agency. At least two years in an engineering school or its equivalent in practical experience is required for admission to the airport and marine courses; for machine design the applicant should have had engineering drawing and certain courses in mathematics. Applicants will be interviewed Thursday and Friday evenings, February 13 and 14, between the hours of 7 and 9. ROOM 102 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
* SCOUT NEWS *
TROOP #7 With Boy Scout week in full swing, Troop #7, the Jaycee sponsored troop has had its share in the activities. A special display in the Kress window has shown scouting to thousands of passerbys for the past week. Frank Hall and Bud Smethurst served their city offices well last Wednesday on Civic Day when the Boy Scouts ran Miami for an hour. The troop has been wearing their scout suits for the past week. On Scout Sunday, near one hundred percent was had when Dr. Leslie Barnette delivered a special Boy Scout sermon at the Congregational Church. Roy Hancock, Roy Gibbens, Jack Mueller, Bill Wright, and Charles Lloyd were chosen by the troop to be Miami policemen on Civic Day. Regular scout meeting was held last Tuesday night at the troop #7 cabin on the Golf Course. Meeting opened with formal exercises. A Tenderfoot Investiture was held for Curtiss Johnson, Edward Selden and Leland Wood. These boys were made official members and this will be the last investiture for some time. John M. Whorton and Bobby Redfearn were also made members. The Eagle Patrol, Julio Clarke, Patrol leader, won a troop contest that has been running for the past 10 weeks. Plans are being started for an Explorer Patrol, composed of older boys. Further plans were made for the Circus to be held next Thursday, February 20th at the Orange Bowl Stadium. Two new games were played, Socko and Snake. Practice tower building was held Meeting was closed with a brief talk by Mr. J. S. Sherman, taps and the Scoutmaster's Benediction. Green Bar council was held after regular meeting. John Peacock Troop #7 Scribe To Great Neck David Kilpatrick of 1252 Avenue Algerio will leave this week for Great Neck, N. Y., after a six weeks vacation with Mrs. [?pitnarkenerPcxderinais-P?] Mrs. Kilpatrick here at their winter home.
Gables Police Lose Whalen To U. S. Army
You can't keep an old soldier out of the army, so Coral Gables has lost a popular member of its police force-Patrolman Carl W. Whalen, who left here last week for Camp Blanding, where he takes up active duty a ssergeant of coast artillery. Whalen, who is a member of the Regular Army Reserve, came to the police here direct from a six-year stretch in the army, which took him all over the western hemisphere. His last non-active service before joining the force in 1936 was with an artillery company in the Panama Canal Zone. Captain Reeves of the Gables Police stated on Whalen's departure that according to civil service regulations and the rules of the department, Whalen's job will be open for him here, no matter when he returns from army duty. When he settles in Camp Blanding will look for larger quarters. His wife and his daughter, Carleen, who are staying with Mrs. Whalen's mother temporarily, are hoping that the sergeant can renewal forms; for that will entitle him to quarters for his family. Whalen will specialize in the anti-aircraft branch of coast artillery.
CHURCH SOCIETY PLANS BAZAAR AND FESTIVAL
Plans were made for a mid-winter festival and bazaar to be held the 24th and 25th of February by the Society of the Little Flower at a recent luncheon-meeting held at the home of the president. Mrs. J. M. Riatty. The event will take place in the church auditorium both afternoon and evening. Many interesting booths and games were planned. Here For Season Mrs. Helen M. West and her daughter, Miss Helen West, regular winter visitors from Louisville, Ky., have taken an apartment at #16 Calabria Avenue for the remainder of the season.
BISCAYNE EXTERMINATING SERVICE
BISCAYNE PHONE 4-6401 MIAMI BEACH 5-5553 EXTERMINATING SERVICE INC. 3012 CORAL WAY
Ruth E. Carpenter
CHARIS CORSITIERE SPECIAL MODELS TO SUIT INDIVIDUALS 4350 Southwest Fifth Street Phone: 4-7573
LEGAL NOTICE To Homestead Owners
Notice is hereby given that in order to secure City of Coral Gables Homestead Tax Exemption, all applications must be made between January 1st and April 1st, each year. Applications must be made in person at the office of the Tax Assessor in City Hall. Old applications or renewals will be handled by postal card renewal forms, which will be mailed to all those who applied last year. TAX ASSESSOR. Jan. 10 Feb. 14 March 7
CURTIS Entrances Mantels Cabinets THE FINEST MILLWORK AVAILABLE
When You Build Insist on Genuine CURTIS Entrances Mantels Cabinets THE FINEST MILLWORK AVAILABLE On display at Renuart Lumber Yards, 226 Alhambra Circle, or Miami Shores and Miami Beach. RE-NU-ART LUMBER YARDS, INC. Everything to Build Anything
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, metallic 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
Desirable lot facing east, quiet street. Reasonable. Inquire 1220 Tangier Street, Tel. 4-4483. WIRE HAIRED PUPPIES, Pedigreed, Registered, Show-winning stock. Reasonably priced. 2320 Segovia Circle. Ph. 4-6751.
FOR SALE OR RENT
825 Obispo Ave. 3 bedrooms, large back yard with fruit trees, garage & storage room. phone 4-9506 for appointment.
FOR RENT
Lovely large room twin beds, adjoining bath in private or double, private bath. Very reasonable. 911 Navarre. Large front room, twin beds, adjoining bath in private home, Mrs. Brooks 642 Velarde Ave. Phone 4-1068 Gentlemen.
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.
WANTED
Wanted at once, stenographer, girl or woman familiar with Coral Gables. Write box 51.
LOST
TARTON Scotch plaid scarf . . . sentimental value vicinity Bus Terminal. Reward. 4010 S. W. 13th terrace. IN Coconut Grove, Eastern Star pin, Mrs. Janie Lou Frazier, phone 4-3378.
LEGAL NOTICE
Sealed bids will be received by the City of Coral Gables until 10:00 o'clock a. m., Eastern Standard Time, on Friday, February 21, 1941, for the following equipment: (1) One 3-8 yd. combination crane and drag line with not less than 30-ft. boom with crane attachment, including independent crowd, not less than fifteen foot boom. Crowding sticks Manganese front dipper and dipper trip unit less than 17" treads and powered by gasoline engine. (2) One 4-wheel trailer with pneumatic tires complete, with capacity sufficient for transporting above machine. (3) One 3-8 yd drag line bucket, complete with chains and teeth. All prices are to be f. o. b. Coral Gables. Bids must state when payments will be $2,000 upon delivery and balance in two equal annual installments. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive any or all technicalities in awarding a contract for the proposed work. A. B. CURRY City Manager.
GIPSON'S GROVE
Turn Right at End of Pavement Bird Road- 1/4 Mile to Grove GRAPEFRUIT ORANGES AVOCADOS TANGELOS Pkgs. of Citrus 50c and 75c up "Fresh Picked From the Grove"
GREEN CANDLE TEA ROOM
Giralda Avenue, 1 Block East of Ponce de Leon Blvd. - Ph. 4-9334 Visit your friends where food is cooked as you like it.
AFTER THE THEATRE THE HUDDLE BAR
IS THE PLACE FOR A LIGHT LUNCH AND BEER - HOME COOKING PIELS - COOKS AN BALLENTINES Free Parking Direct form the Keg Phone 4-1010
College Cupboard
SEE OUR WOODEN SETS FOR INFORMAL DINNERS COASTERS - PLATES SALAD BOWLS WITH FORK AND SPOON SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS AN EXHIBITION OF OUTSTANDING PAINTINGS College Cupboard 248 Avenue Giralda DISTINCTIVE GIFTS FOR DISCRIMINATING PEOPLE
OWLING
Affinities SO LIKE ROMEO GOES WITH JULIET RICE GOES WITH HIGH QUALITY IN THIS STORE ORANGES 1c Each LEMONS 1c Each FANCY APPLES 5 Lbs. 19c GRAPEFRUIT 2c Each CAULIFLOWER 10c Lb. FRESH SPINACH 5c Lb. FOR DELIVERY @Phone 4-0941 OWLING III CORAL WAY