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CORAL GABLES RIVIERA

AN INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, FEBRUARY 28, 1941 16th YEAR NO. 2 PRICE FIVE CENTS

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Emergency Set-Up For Gables Proposed

OUR TOWN

by Jim Moore Everett Clay, writing in the Miami Herald this week, took occasion to land on our city fathers with both feet because of the commission's refusal to okay plans for the construction of several tennis courts by the University of Miami. Mr. Clay minced no words, accusing the commission of eyeing the votes of 17 protesting property owners instead of looking to the future of the University. He said that the time had come for the city to make up its mind whether it wanted the university or not. Without going into the pros and cons of the tennis court proposition, we believe that Everett went a little rashly, in the first place, he overlooked one very important factor in pointing the accusation of settling the university down. He skimmed right over the fact that every year the school receives a credit from the city which enriches the university's coffers to the tune of $25,000! We believe that Bowman Ashe and Jay Pearson will bear us out when we state that if it had not been for this annual sum, the school might have ceased operations long ago. The idea that the commission, in this picture, is so influenced by the prospect of losing 17 votes in the next election is too ludicrous to be worthy of refutation. But now, after all of this defense of the commission's action, we're going to agree with Mr. Clay. We believe that the University should be allowed to build those tennis courts. We feel that Gardner Mulloy acted rashly in ordering materials and collecting $9,000 to erect the courts without first consulting with the commission, but we believe, also, that he acted in good faith and with the best interests of the University in his mind. All of this present controversy could have been avoided if Mr. Mulloy had taken the commission into his confidence at the offset. Unfortunately, that was not done. But rebuking him for his errors will not remedy the present situation. We cannot, for the life of us, see any serious objection to the erection of the courts over near the "Iron Horse" and the dormitories. Considering the huge success of this year's tennis tourney, and the vast amount of publicity it secured for the Gables, we sincerely feel that the courts would be an asset both to the university and the community. Now we may be wrong. Those 17 property owners have a right to their opinions, and they may have legitimate reasons for opposing the courts. We're going to try and find out. Next week we're going to ask each one of those objecting property owners for a statement outlining his reasons for not wanting the courts. If they are legitimate, the objectors should have no reluctance in allowing the Riviera to set them forth in black and white, for the study of all. Then we are going to ask Mr. Mulloy to refute those objections, so that the public can see both sides of the question. Perhaps then, some logical settlement of the problem can be reached. We're sure that the commission and the townspeople are behind the University 100 per cent. It certainly should be possible to work out any difficulties without bitterness and controversy. The Gables is that kind of a town, Mr. Clay.

Nation's Top Golf Pros To Start Tourney Sunday

Thirty-two of the nation's topflight professional golfers will tee-off in the 18th annual International Professional 4-Ball Tournament at the Miami Biltmore Country Club Sunday at 9 a. m. in the first round of the four-day event. Generally regarded as the winter tour, and one of the most important of the year to the pros, this year's tourney is expected to attract a record gallery because of the high class field taking part. Billy Burke of Cleveland and Craig Wood of Mamaroneck, N. Y., are the defending champions and will face Denny Shute of West Newton, Mass. and E. J. "Dutch" Harrison of Chicago in the opening round on Sunday. Ralph Guldahl of Chicago and Sammy Snead of Hot Springs, Va. champions in 1939, will meet Vic Ghezzi of Deal, N. J. and Ben Hogan. The tournament carries prize money of $5,000, of which $2,000 goes to the winners, the remainder divided among the rest of the field. Dick Chapman, U. S. amateur champion of Greenwhich, Conn., and L. Sufferin Tailer, are general co-chairmen of the committee. Other committees follow: Invitations and pairings: T. E. Price chairman; W. T. Cox, Charles F. Maier. Rules and regulations: William Y. Stembler, chairman; Leo J. Walper, Rev. Leslie J. Barnette; Tom Gallagher representing the P.G.A. are Ed Dudley, Harold "Jug" McSpaden and Sam Snead. House: Freeland B. Cresap, chairman; Sam Anderson, John M. Carlisle, C. B. Moak, Charles Moss, James Parker. Gallery: Hawley Russell, chairman; E. G. Livesay, E. F. Johnson, Dr. Stephen B. Gibbs. Publicity: C. E. Engelbrecht, chairman; Bill Crouse, Everett Clay, Bob Hughes, Jack Bell, Luther Voltz. Tickets and finance, T. A. Lucchesi; score board, Bill Pairman; starter, Nelson P. Davies. Milton M. Chapman, managing director of the Miami Biltmore, and Sam H. McCormick, president of the country club, have been working with the committee to make the tournament one of the best since its inception 18 years ago. The structure of the tourney is unique in that 32 players are paired, arranged into 16 teams and sent out to play 36-hole elimination matches until only (Please turn to Page Four)

Here's How They Tee Off Sunday

Craig Wood and Billy Burke vs. Denny Shute and E. J. Harrison Jimmy Thompson and Harry Cooper vs. Ed Oliver and Clayton Heafner Gene Sarazen and Ben Hogan vs. Johnny Farrell and Willie Macfarlane Ralph Guldahl and Leonard Dodson vs. Lawson Little and Jim Demaret Sam Snead and Ralph Guldahl vs. Vic Ghezzi and Jimmy Hines Henry Picard and John Revolta vs. John Bulla and Lloyd Mangrum Paul Runyan and Horton Smith vs. Eduardo Blasi and Martin Pose Ky Laffoon and Frank Walsh vs. Byron Nelson and Harold McSpaden Alternates: Leon Walper, Willie Klein, Tony Penna, Clarence Clark

Kiwanis Plans Biltmore Pool Benefit Show

Plans for sponsoring a night performance of the Miami Biltmore Water Show to raise money for its underprivileged child fund, were announced Tuesday by the Coral Gables Kiwanis club. Under the general chairmanship of Judge Thomas C. Mayes, the show will be given Friday evening, March 21. In addition to the regular acts arranged by Alexander Ott, a fashion show will be presented by Coral Gables merchants. At the meeting Tuesday at the Country Club of Coral Gables, Will M. Preston, Miami attorney, gave an inspirational talk on the Dade County Community Chest drive. Spend Annual Season Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Cutler, of Nutley, N. J., and Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Geiger of Louisville, Ky., are spending a winter vacation at the Antilla Hotel.

Gables Legion Will Celebrate Paid Debts, High Registration

Coral Gables American Legionnaires were proud of two things this week: The fine showing the Gables post made in the Washington's Birthday registration of ex-service men; and the fact that this week the last indebtedness of the post here was paid off, leaving the Legion home free and clear. With 30 per cent of the registration of Dade County made at the Legion Home of Coral Gables, the voluntary registration day for ex-service men was a big success as far as the Gables post was concerned. In Dade County's nine posts, a total of about 2100 registrations was recorded. Of these, 400 were turned in by the Gables post. Gene Hunter, commander of the Gables post, expressed satisfaction with the record. "For a little post to bring in a fifth of all the questionnaires in the county is something to be proud of. Our men here deserve credit for being an unusually active group," he said. The registration, which was entirely voluntary, was designed to list all ex-service men in the country who would be available for emergency duty in our shores should a defense crisis arise. In the meantime, the retirement of the last $600 in bonds marked the end of indebtedness for the Gables Legion Post. The building and land are now entirely free and clear. Next Wednesday's meeting will be featured by a celebration of the paying-off of all debts and mortgages, and all present and former members have been asked to attend. A comprehensive review of the past club's achievements is planned for this meeting, which Hunter says will be of interest to all Legionnaires. One Legion activity failed to materialize: The challenge made two weeks ago, asking some Florida to enter a drive-for members contest, although publicized throughout all Legion channels in the state, brought no takers to accept the challenge. "We can't understand it," said Hunter, "We thought we'd have a taker wire in to accept the contest in a few days. Maybe the post is too wide-awake, and they're afraid of us."

New Howard Johnson Restaurant Opens in Gables

The new Howard Johnson restaurant, which opened Wednesday night on Tamiami Trail opposite the Douglas Entrance, is the latest addition to the Johnson string of restaurants which cover the Eastern States from New England to Florida. Designed by E. Dean Parmelee, architect, and built by Arthur H. Higgins, the new establishment will be managed by George Brogan. Only counter service is featured, and a large parking space surrounds the building. All baking is done in the Johnson bakery on the premises.

Eleven Volunteers Swell List Of 35 Trainees From Board 7

With 11 volunteers among them, 35 trainees left Coral Gables Wednesday morning for Camp Blanding under the direction of Draft Board Seven. Among them were Emmett Wilson Kehoe and William Frederic Reinhardt, prominent attorneys; Richard Hoyle Rice, Jr., deputy clerk of the circuit court; and Charles Francis Xavier O'Brien, member of the faculty of the University of Miami at Coral Gables. The 35, who are filling Board Seven's quota for February, arrived at Camp Blanding at 6:10 Wednesday night. Here's the complete group: George Broic; Tropical Race Track; Elmer Leon Horne, 5535 S. W. 7th Street, Miami; Samuel Richard Smoker, Jr., 1341 Sorolla Avenue, Coral Gables; Steve John Dank, Jungle Fish Camp, Miami; John Joseph Howell, P. O. Box 613, South Miami. Festus Mark Flaherty, 1224 Granada Blvd., Coral Gables; Lawrence Gardner Ropes, Jr., 1311 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables; Ronald Julian Millsap, 5930 S. W. 37th Court, Coral Gables; Fraser George Schaufele, 438 Camillo Avenue, Coral Gables; Noah Calvin Barnes, Miami; Dale Ellsworth Funk, 3535 S. W. 3rd Street, Miami. Roy Francis Stulc, 1607 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables; Ray Glass, c-o R. H. Tabb, La-belle, Florida; Dillon Duncan Brooke, Box 124, South Miami; Royal Albert Carter, 107 Coral Way, Coral Gables. Emmett Wilson Kehoe, 4203 Monserrate Street, Coral Gables; Richard Hoyle Rice, Jr., Box 166, Kendall, Florida; Neil Francis Kennedy, 729 Alhambra (Please turn to Page Four)

Homestead Claims Still Incomplete

Tax Office records show that 1941 homestead exemption claims almost 25 per cent of those who last year have not yet returned the cards mailed them this year, according to Tax Assessor Gerald A. Bowen. "People who put off sending in their claims until after the end of March will not be eligible for exemptions," Bowen warned, adding that the exemptions may be worth up to $70 in tax savings to Gables home owners. Bowen suggested that a line on the postcards, asking for personal property valuation, may be hindering some persons in filling out their blanks. "Unless there has been a substantial change in your property setup," he stated, "you don't need to set a value on your personal property. Simply mark that space 'Same as last year' and your figuring is all done."

Famed Pianist

Robert Casadesus, noted French pianist, who will play Monday evening at 8:30 in the Orchestra Hall of Miami High School.

Cycle, Car Crash; Both Drivers Safe

Gables Policeman C. W. Hecht experienced a freak collision Monday when his motorcycle collided with a car driven by Don R. Shadderton, University student, at Ponce de Leon Blvd. and University Drive, at high speed. Although Hecht was driven into the body of Shadderton's car by the impact, and his goggles were shattered by the blow, he escaped with only very slight scratches and bruises. The car was badly dented by the shock of the motorcycle and Hecht's body. Shadderton got off less lightly. Pleading guilty to failing to heed a stop sign and reckless driving, he payed a fine of $15 and costs Monday night in Municipal Court. Police wrote off as wreckage the front wheel of Hecht's cycle, but said the rest of the machine could be salvaged. "I never saw a car and a motorcycle tangle up so hard with nobody really hurt," was Hecht's comment on the incident.

Dr. Schaaf Attends Republican Luncheon

Dr. Nevin H. Schaaf, pastor of the Coral Gables First Presbyterian Church, said the Grace for the 86th Republican Men's Luncheon at the 7 Seas Tuesday.

Building Now $10,000 Over February, '40

With two days still unreported, Coral Gables building this week showed a gain for the month of February of $10,000 over last year, while some $14,000 more in building permits were expected to come in today. L. W. Robinson, building inspector, said that 1940 saw $98,964 in permits in February, while this month, up to Wednesday, had produced $108,680 with two more days to go. In addition to the commercial and investment building which picked up the total this month, there were 13 private homes or alteration jobs reported. While 1941 shows a definite building increase over 1940 so far, the gain is not as substantial as has been the February increase. The building total now adds up to $198,079 for the first two months of 1941; while the same period last year brought permits amounting to $197,306.

First Week Slow In Car Inspections

Gableites are going to run into trouble with their car inspections for the March-September period, if they don't speed up a little, judging by the first week's activity on the new inspection tags. That last-minute rush will be hot and heavy if the lag in inspections keeps up, as out of the expected total of 6,000 inspections, due only 142 were made up to Monday, which was the end of the first week of new inspections. Remember, the deadline on your sticker from last September is March 15; so you'd better take your car down and get your new sticker soon.

Hurt In Collision

Mrs. Ellen Carr of Miami suffered lacerations of the left knee Sunday night when the car driven by her husband, A. L. Carr, collided with a vehicle driven by Sam Everett, colored, also of Miami, at South Dixie Highway and Ponce de Leon Boulevard. The accident took place at 6:25 p. m.

PRAYER DAY

The "world day of prayer" will be observed at 1:30 p. m. today in the First Presbyterian Church with Dr. John Timothy Stone speaker. Dr. Stone will talk on "God's Guidance". Miss Beatrice Hunt will sing "The Lord is my Shepherd". All Coral Gables Churches will join today's service.

Death Takes Wife Of Publicist

Funeral services were held Thursday for Mrs. Frieda Engelbrecht, who died Monday in the University Hospital after an extended illness. Mrs. Engelbrecht was the wife of Curt Engelbrecht, publicity director of the Miami Biltmore Hotel. Father Joseph Barry sang the Requiem Mass at the Church of the Little Flower, and also officiated at the committal services at Graceland Memorial Park. Mrs. Engelbrecht, who divided her time between Coral Gables and Lake Mohawk, N. J., where Mr. Engelbrecht also served as publicity director, was 56 years of age. Born in Minden, Westphalia, she had been in the United States for many years.

College Cupboard Receives Award

For its "distinguished participation in American Art Week, Nov. 1 to 7, the College Cupboard this week received an award from the American Artists Professional League, Richard Schmidt, proprietor of the shop, reported Thursday.

Group Would Get Actual Training

Preliminary plans for a permanent emergency set-up for Coral Gables were made public this week by Mayor Paul D. McGarry and City Manager A. B. Curry. Calling for the voluntary enlistment of from 80 to 100 citizens, the emergency group would be ready to function in the event of any catastrophe such as hurricane or as a defense unit. Differing from the "home guard" units that are being organized in many cities, the Gables proposes to train the volunteers to act as emergency police, firemen, first aid crews or to augment the forces of the public utilities workers. Others would be placed in charge of supplies and information services. Once organized, the men and women would be placed into units under these classifications and would be asked to contribute several hours a month for training. Those in the police unit would serve on actual shifts with the regular patrolmen and in the squad cars. The fire unit would work with the regular members of the fire department. A general committee, composed of men and women to head the various units, will be appointed by the mayor during the coming week, with enlistments in the various divisions following.

Washington Commissioner Visits Gables

Coral Gables distinguished visitor and guest at the Douglas Entrance Apartments this week is the Hon. John Russell Young of Washington, D. C., former White House correspondent for the Washington Star. Mr. Young is now commissioner of the district of Columbia, appointed by the president of the United States. The office of the commissioner of the district functions the same as the mayoralty of any large city. With Commissioner Young and Mrs. Young are Mr. and Mrs. George H. O'Connor and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Foote all of Washington. Mr. Foote is president of the Washington Gridiron club.

Jesse Stuart Seminars Impress Winter Institute of Literature

Jesse Stuart came down from the Kentucky mountains last week to lecture for the Winter Institute of Literature at the university. Now he has gone back to his beloved hills, and we who heard him believe that his coming was significant for the Winter Institute and for the university. He did not pretend to lecture. He only talked-talked with simplicity, directness and sincerity, giving freely of his own vitality to his audience. He had been assigned four subjects, but the underlying theme of all his talks was the same. All were autobiographical. And that was as it should be, for Jesse Stuart is one writer who never finds it necessary to go hunting material for poems and stories outside his own world. He admits that little imagination goes into his writings, but he is possessed of a genius for recognizing stories and sensing poems in the situations he meets and observes daily, in the red clay of his Kentucky hills, in the changing seasons of the farm year, and always in the people of that mountain land. When an acquaintance on a bus tells how his mother is dying in childbirth leaving an already large family of children alone, Jesse Stuart says to himself, "There is a story". When a pig he has worked to earn and has raised by hand grows up to steal milk from all the neighborhood cows and has to be fattened and killed, Jesse Stuart puts it into a story "because I loved that pig". When a local preacher spends much time in the companionship of the girls in his flock, has a vision which warns him against marrying his fiancee, and then marries his landlord's daughter, Jesse Stuart sees a story he has only to record. And when this man whose interest in the life about him never flags, talks about that life before audiences, his gift of keeping his listeners interested is unequaled. It is true, perhaps, that the university audiences laughed at things that were not in themselves funny, but that was only because the life being pictured for them was so foreign to their own experience that it could not be rightly appreciated. (Please turn to Page Four)