Coral Gables Riviera

FRIDAY, FEB. 14, 1941 THE CORAL GABLES RIVIERA PAGE 3

Papaya Grows From Hobby Into Large Industry

By GLORIA D. AINO My congratulations are extended to the ever growing health conscious public, men, women and children who today are rapidly learning whether "this is good for me" or "that is not good for me." I am proud to say that I am also one of the throngs and made it my business to be since mothering a family of my own. About ten years ago my world traveled Father, Leon Ordner, visited with me one winter in Miami, Florida, While taking one of our regular walks, he was attracted by a very small display of papayas. He picked one up, which I bought for him, and remarked how valuable it was to him during a period of seven years while living in India and being in poor health all the time. He was advised to eat freely of the melon, properly called "Carica Papaya" and pronounced "Pa-pi-a." He went into detail and gave me the reason for its value. I learned from him that papaya contains vegetable pepsin (papain) used for medicinal purposes to aid digestion and the tremendous groves in India, cultivated for pepsin, export supplies the world with pepsin. I was in constant search for health foods as Father approached his mid-eighties and therefore I continued buying "Papaya" for him. I also ate of it, although I cannot especially rave for its flavor at the time. I didn't understand whether it was inferior or choice in quality. Never having been a victim of stomach disorders I continued eating it in order to prevent having any trouble. The following three winters in Miami brought me in contact with the melon again. I was greatly curious of knowing why it wasn't grown and cultivated to be more palatable, like other melons, since its health quality far by far overreached all others. I found myself growing more interested than I realized and one day I decided to make a search for remedies containing "carica papaya." To my great surprise I found any number in drug stores for indigestion and I was very familiar with the names, as many of my own friends depended upon them for their own comfort while in distress. This created a new thought which I could not eradicate from my mind. I established my permanent residence, which is in Coral Gables, not for the sole purpose of growing papayas, but because I liked the climate, people and the town-wide, beautiful, growing area. It held everything for me of interest and also the welfare of my family. I employed an oriental as a cook in my household and as my grocery orders included papayas as usual, he needed rather over the fare and remarked how few people bought it. He learned that it was esteemed as my household as a health food, tasty or not tasty. He knew a great deal of the papaya, since the natives of tropical islands depend so much upon it and he combined it with fowl, fish, meats of all kinds and also used it as a vegetable. In the islands the leaves are wrapped around their meats, which are not of the choice quality, we are able to buy, to tenderize their crude qualities. His delectable dishes received many praises from my northern friends as well as my new made friends. I learned a great deal from him and his coming from the papaya state, he taught me how to select the choice seeds from the melon, which number anywhere from hundred to some and over two thousand in others. From then on I began experimenting by planting only in a small quantity for my own use. I sent for as much literature as I could gather, never overlooking any information I could get and received from all parts of the world books, papers and reads, concerning the cultivation and research work previously done on "Carica Papaya". I asked my business friends to send to me any article pertaining to papayas they might read of and I began making a scientific study. I experimented with seeds from many countries in the tropics, mineralizing them to the best of my knowledge as our Florida soil in this area is not fertile as is to be found in other tropical countries and after endless efforts made on improving the flavor I gradually produced what I think are the first sweet and finest melons I ever ate. Now, I was convinced that it could be done. Constant work in the groove fertilization was worked out till today we have health giving properties plus a delicious flavor. This is another variety added to the collection of over two hundred varieties. They are extremely interesting from the very first small heart leaf which bursts forth from the soil in its seed pod, taking on a new lace-like pointed leaf which remains throughout its life, for a period of approximately seven years, growing to the height of twenty-five feet and more, bearing as much as three hundred and fifty pounds of luscious health giving papaya in peak season ("The Golden Tree of Life" in India, "Vanti" (keep well) in the West Indies and "Melo Papaya" (the Golden Melon) in America. The enzyme, papain or vegetable pepsin, as this digestive ingredient is called lies directly under the skin while the melon is still very green and at this stage the fruit is cut in four grooves allowing it to bleed. The milky substance as it appears is caught in a small receptacle while the fruit is still on the trees. It is then allowed to dry and becomes the very valuable powder used for numerous uses. This fruit should not be eaten as the beneficial property is gone. As the natural fruit ripens, the papain penetrates the meat of the melon therefore making it so valuable in its natural form. The seeds should never be eaten as they contain crude oil more detrimental than beneficial to the human body. The pepsin content is practically nil in the seeds. They are extremely delicate and require plenty of sunshine and water. Heavy frost is completely detrimental. I was very fortunate when my sturdy trees survived last winter's frost in Florida, when practically every papaya grove was wiped out. Knowing and having in my mind, a health melon for everyone, grown in such quantity, maketed at a price within the reach of every income. Although it never had been done to my knowledge, I was heading for trouble in the matter of many. A melon so valuable to the human body was too important to be a luxury. I began making investigations and looking for assistance. I can assure you there wasn't much. My extreme persistence aroused the interest of many but I was considered "committing suicide" by thinking of cultivating over ten thousand trees. After many visits to a pioneer, in the manufacture of papaya products, whose Spanish drink today reaches millions of people, I found his attitude rather discouraging and his reply, "Why not try just five thousand trees?" He was kind, however, and seeing my determination was sincere and hopeful, he contacted two brothers, W. E. and C. G. Mitchell, whom he thought knew about as much as anyone did in the cultivating of papayas, although he assured me of nothing. Our meeting was arranged and both parties were more or less skeptical of each ther wondering whether or not to impart with any knowledge of the growing and cultivation. More confidence was established after several interviews and investigations which were so important to me as this was an expensive venture for me to finance alone, but I was ready to take that chance. I purchased acreage, drilled wells for overhead irrigation, pumps to produce rainlike water by forcing the water high enough to fertilize spray and pick up enough nitrogen from the air to help the trees, built utility buildings and dwellings for the help, which number at times up to fifty. Everything was progressing nicely and our first ten thousand trees were in the ground, although I was going along pretty much by myself as everyone thought I was overplanting. When I suggested the second ten thousand I was considered "unbalanced" and the third ten thousand "just impossible, with two more chosen sites to make my goal 100,000 trees, producing approximately fifteen to twenty million pounds a year. I was planning for the day when I could give up my daily work in the groves and time enough to go north. That day came four months ago. My first three weeks were spent thoroughly investigating the demand for papaya, and I was amazed to learn how well informed and how familiar the name was to the public. This was an unexpected joy to me and I soon learned why, as I often heard programs broadcast daily. I began searching the market day after day, finding very little and that was imported. In my hopeless search for choice papayas I would leave the market saying to myself, "The public must have it", with a picture of my trees bearing luscious, scientifically mineralized papayas, containing four vitamins (A, B, C & G) and more than ten minerals, no expense spared to produce quality. "The public will have it." I was convinced by this time and one morning I started out to "tell or sell" what I had. I found with and was accepted by several chain store executives with courtesy and confidence. It is their aim and surely mine, to make possible another health food, so valuable to the human body and recognized by scientists and physicians the world over. Many products are being developed from papaya melon including drinks, jellies, marmalades, preserved candies and outstanding cosmetics, which have been the secret of woman's beauty in the tropics for centuries. I could go on forever it seems on this subject as it is so interesting to me. I shall manage the groves, the largest in America, to be seen only through the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. You are cordially invited.

South Florida Owes Gables Debt For Aid to U., Dr. Pearson States

Emphasizing the fact that "time will eventually convince South Florida of its debt to the people of Coral Gables for the aid they have given to the University of Miami," Dr. Jay F. Pearson, executive secretary of the University of Miami, addressed the Kiwanis Club Tuesday. The meeting was held at the Country Club of Coral Gables. Dr. Pearson traced the history of the University from its boom-time birth in 1925 with an "endowment" of $8,500,000, through the hectic days of the depression up until its present status of a rapidly expanding institution. Pearson said that it was the faith of the people of Coral Gables, in voting a $25,000 annual appropriation to the school, that enabled it to carry on when all thought it would collapse. He emphasized the fact that the University is now accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and is on the list of the American Association of Universities and Colleges. He also said that the law school is a member of the National Association of Schools of Music and that the law school will soon gain membership in its national body. The work of the school of education is approved by the state department of education he said, and 70 per cent of the teachers in Dade county hold degrees from the University of Miami. The first graduate work in that school will be offered this summer. Dr. Pearson also outlined the work the University is doing in the national defense program, citing the civilian pilot training program, the army navigation courses and the aeronautical engineering courses that are being given wit ht hecomfpwy given with the cooperation of the University of Florida and the government. Fifty young students are now taking the civilian pilot training course and 30 students are taking the advanced course. Here Pearson also presented Kiwanians with a break-down of enrollment, showing the num. ber of people the University brings to the Gables, outlining the following list: | Faculty members (87 permanent residents) | 185 | | Alumni living in Gables | 175 | | | 2,369 | Pearson ended his talk by urging residents to come out and visit the University and talk to the officials there. "We're not a finished university", he stated, "we're still building one." | Permanent resident students | 420 | | In Sorority and fraternity houses | 120 | | In dormitories | 246 | | Navigation cadets in dormitories | 200 | | Coming to Gables from Miami | 780 | | Adult education division | 229 | | Auxiliary defense courses | 220 |

Jaycees Will Entertain State President Here

Joe Hall, state president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, will be entertained next Wednesday night by the local Jaycees at the Country Club of Coral Gables. Members of Junior Chambers throughout the seventh district are expected to attend. Last Wednesday, John Pierpont, research commentator for the General Motors Parade of Progress, gave Jaycees a preview of the exhibition which is coming to Miami next week.

LAYMAN'S DAY TAKES PLACE SUNDAY

Layman's Day will be observed Sunday at the 11 o'clock worship in the Coral Gables Methodist Church. Enoch L. Griffith of Chicago, W. L. Gray, lay reader and J. B. Peck, district lay reader will be guest speakers. Subject for the evening sermon will be "The Unfailing Friend', to be delivered by the pastor, Carlock Hawk.

★ SCOUT NEWS ★

Troop No. 7 Twenty three Scouts of Troop #7 went up for advancement before the Court of Review held at the Legion Hall in Coconut Grove last Monday night. This coming Monday the entire troops partnes will be present at the Court of Honor to be held at the Riverside School. Regular Scout meeting opened with the Scout Oath by Jack Rouvelentuch Patrol Reports were given by Patrol Leaders, Bud Smethurst, Julio Clarke, Frank Hall and Tommy Blount. The Patrol prize for winning the troop contest was presented to the Eagle Patrol Leader, Julio Clarke. Ticket sales for the Scout Circus was pushed. The rest of the meeting was devoted to Whip practice. Frank Brooks and Bob Burr in Franklin F. Brooks, J. S. Sherman, Sid Harris, Dr. W. Worth Schomberg, W. J. Wright were present. Bill Corley, former Scouter was also present. Meeting was closed with Scoutmaster's Benediction and Taps. Regular Green Bar Council meeting was held and plans were made for an inspection contest to begin next meeting. John Peacock Troop #7 Scribe Troop No. 38 Theodore Fossum was elected patrol leader of the Flaming Arrow Patrol; Tommy Battle is asst. patrol leader. The Scouts of Troop #38 will be in the 5th annual Boy Scout Circus, Thursday Feb. 20, at the Orange Bowl. G. Craig, Raymond Brown, George Colgan and George Solona helped sell tickets for the Scout Circus Saturday in front of The Gables and Coral Theatres. The Troop helped in the handling of cars and people at the Crippled Children's Hospital last Sunday. On Scout Day, Feb. 12, 1941, Wally Keck was assistant Fire Chief Raymond Brown was Coconui Grove Fire Chief (but no fires) Gordon Craig, George Colgan, Theodore Fossum were Policemen. The following Scouts of Troop #38 attended the reviewing court Monday night at Troop #21 Coconut Grove: Wally Keck, Theodore Fossum, Mills McNeil, Dennis Kelliher, Paul Ray, Gordon Craig, Jr. Cub Pack to be Organized A Cub Scout Pack is being formed at the Congregational Church for boys between the ages of 9 and 12. The boys will be organized in neighborhood groups of 8 to 10 boys called dens with a den mother and den chief in charge. Plans have been made for a pack of not more than 40 boys. Fathers have been organized into a pack Committee to be in charge of all cub activities, Boy Scout members of Troop #7 will serve as den chiefs. An all day fishing trip in the bay is planned for the middle of April.

SCHOOL OF MISSIONS WEEK OF STUDY

A school of missions held this week at the University Baptist Church will be completed today. All classes from primary to adult bible participated. Members and leaders of all Baptist churches in this area are attending.

COMBS FUNERAL SERVICE

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"Peacock's"

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LETAW'S PHARMACY

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COOK WITH NATURAL GAS!

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FREE LECTURE ON CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST Coral Gables, Florida Announces a FREE LECTURE ON CHRISTIAN SCIENCE By JUDGE SAMUEL W. GREENE, C.S.B. Of Chicago, Illinois Member of the Board of Lectureship of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Ponce de Leon Boulevard at Avenue Minorca THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH, 8 P. M. The Public Is Cordially Invited Reserved seats for those who have not heard a Christian Science lecture or have need for special consideration.

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