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Complete Coverage Of Coconut Grove Every Week- Coconut Grove News Susan Howe Clark Grove Editor Ph. 4-1634 — 4-3132 A RIVIERA FEATURE FEBRUARY 28, 1941 PRICE FIVE CENTS

The Clippering Word NEWS OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE PERSONNEL OF PAN-AMERICAN AIRWAYS

— By Nancy Humphreys The glow of sunburned faces has brightened the days since Washington's Birthday. Practically everyone in Pan American, it seems, celebrated the double holiday and the glorious sunshine by soaking up as much as possible of the latter. But not all the trips taken were fishing— Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brown, 20 Phoenetia Avenue, Coral Gables, motored all the way to Sarasota just to see how Little gantua and Toto were getting along; and discovered on their arrival in Sarasota that visitors were not permitted to enter Toto's delicate nerves as yet—so the Browns just took in a three-ring circus instead. (And we thought circuses were only for summertime!) Another visitor to the West Coast was D. C. Flynn, the trainer instructor, who drove over to visit his old friend, Bill Dupree, at the Dupree Gardens, about 22 miles north of Tampa. Incidentally, Mr. Flynn's sister, Mrs. W. R. Beckwith, formerly of Tampa, is just completing a home at 2101 S. W. 21st St. To Orlando over the holidays went S. W. 6th St., to visit her old friends, Mr. and Mrs. Webster Bishop. En route, Mrs. Hotchkiss attended a housewarming in Brooksville, Florida. Miss Mary Moore, 1621 S. W. 9th Street, chose the S. S. Berkshire to carry her to Nassau for the one advantage (and only one) that a boat could have over a plane—a dance floor! She returned to Miami loaded with perfumes from that beautiful island, and-ah-pleasant memories, we hope. A streamlined train carried Miss Hazel Laughlin, 1276 S. W. 7th Street, to Jacksonville to visit her sister, Mrs. J. S. Shuter, for the weekend. Dispatches from the Dinner Key-Hole Peeker (our witty but anonymous correspondent): "These mutterings might only serve to keep you poster on the "inside story" at Dinner Key Terminal . . . things that rarely go beyond the walls of the Terminal but are nevertheless interesting . . . like the day when Captain Fatt and his capable secretary, Miss Kay Sexton, were busily figuring out flight schedules and a sudden and very loud explosion all but blew them from their desks . . . the hydrogen tanks downstairs used for blowing up the balloons every day to test weather conditions had exploded, the crew calmly explained. Miss Beaton's only cynical comment sounded something like "WHY does everything happen to me?" . . . then there was the day last week when Miss Mary Brian, the actress, presented herself at the traffic counter to check her ticket to Havana . . . have you ever seen a whole set of Traffic Representatives go completely off the beam all at once? It's quite a sight. And then, she came behind the counter to use the telephone—! We left at that point, leaving the boys to . . . we like the story that Traffic Representative Nick Murphy tells about walking 350-odd miles every month for the sake of P.A.A.—those were the days up to less than two weeks ago, before he proudly introduced his new '41 Chevrolet coupe . . . Will someone PLEASE explain to Chief Express Clerk George Nolan to begin how (and incidentally) how much interest is paid when we take advantage of the Credit Union—he and Clerk Anthony Bragassa have a heavy wager on the figures, and they can't seem to convince each other . . . Section Superintendent "Slim" Pippinger won't forget the brief game of touch football he played with his young son the other day—the Section Superintendent's knee kicked back, and he can barely walk this week . . . one of the highlights of a tourist's visit to Dinner Key is the genial leave-taking practiced by our Joe Kelley, maitre d' cocktail lounge—he never fails to wish "Happy Landings" to our visitors, and do they love it! Thanks so much, Terminal-ite, we really appreciate these items straight from the Dinner-pail. C. R. Sarasota, Western Division Traffic Manager, passed through Miami last weekend enroute from Mexico City to Buenos Aires. At last B. W. Reeser can take a deep breath at least once a day. He now has an assistant in the shape of Everett D. Baxter, 1740 N. W. 46th Street, who is now officially a draftsman in the construction engineer's office. Mr. Baxter received his training at the University of Miami, where he was graduated in 1931. He has been in Miami since 1925, which practically makes him a native. Now it is possible to go by Pan American Clipper from Miami to Mexico City in one day. The new DC-3A schedule, which went into effect on Monday, February 17th, calls for tri-weekly (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) flights to Mexico City via Havana and Merida, Yucatan. The 21-passenger ships leave Municipal Airport at 7:00 a. m., arriving in Merida at 11:25 a. m. C.S.T. Immediate that passengers arrive in Mexico City at 5:20 p. m. C.S.T.—plenty of time for a Coconut Fizz before supper. Captain Marliss Lodeensen, a Miamian for many years, was in command of the second flight of the Atlantic Clipper on the new southern route, from Europe to Port of Spain, Trinidad, en route to New York City. Passenger Harry Hopkins was only one of the "big names" aboard the ship. Wendell Willkie, you'll remember, was stellar star on the first flight. Incidentally, both A. P. Elebash and Roger Wolin were down in San Juan long about the time the Atlantic Clipper dropped in there on its second southern flight. Now at Dinner Key helping to "beach the boats" are: Arthur W. Hamilton, Ernest C. Stewart, Clarence B. Douglas, and Ernest Sikes. And toling away in the hangars are: Lyman E. Thurston, Capus G. Lynn, Carl W. Swanson, jr., Frederick L. Gibson, Wyman O. Skipper, Roland C. Hain, Eugene W. Feemey, jr., James S. Booth, Arch L. Drake, jr., and Warren A. Graham.

Water Line Bids Due Wednesday

Miami City Commission will open bids next Wednesday on a 16 inch water pipe line to be constructed in the Coconut Grove area. To be built along Southwest 32nd Avenue, from Coral Way to the FEC tracks in the Grove, the project will get underway this Spring, and upon completion, will be linked with the city's Hialeah water plant. Water consumers in this area thereafter, will no longer receive water from the Coconut Grove plant which was erected in 1925. Except for emergency use, the Grove system will not be used, according to Miami's engineer, A. B. DeLong. Cost of supplying water from the Hialeah plant will be considerably lower, but the increased cost will be borne by the city.

GROVE CIRCLE HOSTESS UNIT

Hibiscus Grove Woodmen circle was hostess for the district convention Tuesday in their hall, Bird Road. Mrs. Janie Lee, district president at the all day session with those assisting including Mrs. Mameth Harper, Mrs. Katherine Richardson, Mrs. Kate Broom, Mrs. Lelia Branch, Mrs. Stella Dixon, Mrs. Hutchins, Mrs. Marcelle Johnston, Mrs. Minnie Arrington, Mrs. Odessa Keene and Mrs. Mary Crosby. Initiated were Mrs. Barbara Carter, Mrs. Lonine Nash, Mrs. Ruth Orr, Mrs. Roselyn Boutchins, and Miss Sara Sommers. A banquet followed the initiation. Mrs. Jeanie Willard, national vice president, Mrs. Lena Ludlow past state president and Mrs. Ida Cowart, state auditor, were present.

DR. JEFFREYS WILL ENTERTAIN GUEST

Mrs. Edgar Wartman Tison, Savannah, Ga., will arrive tomorrow, to be the house guest of her sister and brother-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Stewart Lee Jeffrey, 4022 Douglas Road, for a short stay. Their niece, Miss Dorothy Ann Tison, who was here for the wedding of her former roommate, returned home this week.

PRINCETON, N. J. RESIDENTS COME FOR ANNIVERSARY

Renewing friendships in Coconut Grove the past two weeks are Miss Alice McFarlane and Miss Sarah Priest, of Princeton, N. J., Miss McFarlane was a distinguished guest at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Housekeepers Club, of which her sister, Miss Flora McFarlane, was the first president.

HARD OF HEARING HEAR DR. KUYKENDALL

Society of Hard of Hearing, Miami, heard Dr. J. D. Kuykendall pastor of Plymouth Congregational Church, speak on "The Authority of Jesus" at their Tuesday morning meeting in the Hahn Building.

BUNCO PARTY TONIGHT

Coconut Grove Elementary School P.T.A. is sponsoring a bunco party in the school cafeteria this evening at 8 o'clock. Mrs. E. U. Iwerks is in charge, with Mrs. A. Snider, Mrs. O. J. Bramblett, Mrs. Wilbur Cates and Mrs. C. W. Hamilton assisting.

Antique Show At Club Next Week

The annual election of officers and a program devoted to "Family Antiques" will occupy the regular meeting of the Housekeepers Club next Thursday. Mrs. Wade Stiles, as nominating committee chairman, will present a slate of nominees for the election at the business session scheduled for 2 p. m., the program to follow at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Roy L. Willard, chairman of the program meeting, will present several collections of antiques, with Mrs. J. Lawrence Kelley, introducing Frank Joseph Bollinger as guest tenor. He will sing Mana Zucca's "I Am Proud to be an American", and "I Could Not Love this World so Much". Mrs. Norman Riles will accompany the singer. Hostesses for the afternoon will be Mrs. Oliver W. Babbitt, Mrs. Hayes Wood, and Mrs. J. L. Smith.

Highway Jottings

A place visitors should not miss seeing is the house of commons, where Platinum-palmware and Cameonas are made. Distinctive and exquisite tropical designs, coconut and royal palm trees, Florida sunsets, vistas all actual scenes viewed from the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Commons, are captured in miniature in the real china and are breathtakingly lovely. Probably the very best traveling emissaries for our platinum-ware and cameonas have been talked and written of and sent to all parts of the country from front studio here in Coconut Grove. Interesting is the story of how the Commons' first came to Florida from Richmond, Ind., where she had studied art and ceramic decoration under noted teachers. Florida's natural beauty inspired her to again take up her art work and in a manner for which thousands of persons are grateful. No two scenes she paints are alike . . . each is original and unique. A hard drop, 22-karat silver, copper and platinum paints are used and only the finest china. Not only tea and dishes, cake sets and ash trays . . . even complete dinner sets are done. Brooches, clips (the Cameonas) and earrings, reminiscences of sunny Florida. Mrs. Commons received highest award in miniature for her exhibit of platinum-palmware at the New York World's Fair in 1939-40. All Grove menfolk will be pleased to know that Mr. Connolly, 3421 Main Highway, is offering 2 hour service on trouser cuff work, darning and hand pressing. Cigarette holes burned in a top coat were mended so beautifully this week, that one person with average eyesight had to have the darned spot pointed out. Another new lot of men's and boys' slack suits in a variety of colors and modes have just arrived at the Variety Shop. They're so reasonably priced that several should be purchased at once, while sizes and colors are complete. Gift cards of a hundred different kinds are all displayed at Patio Gift Shop (Anthony Arcade). They fill a real need here in the Grove. Marian MacLean Craig's choice of novel and very very tropical necklaces just intrigues women and girls . . . they sell so rapidly that she has had to send for special quick delivery orders several times in the past 10 days. We hear that Grove folk are taking advantage (in a large way) of the taxi service offered by that progressive Snowden Grove Station. Ashley Norwood and Bernie Pierce (partners in Norwood and Pierce Station,) pride themselves on the perfect jobs turned out by their auto body and fender repair department.

Book Review Is Scheduled

The much discussed book, "The Day of Our Tears", by Pierre Van Paassen, will be reviewed by Mrs. Ramona Sawyers Bartal, at a book review tea in the Housekeepers Club, Wednesday at 3 p. m. Mrs. Barth will also review three additional chapters of the book, which have not yet been published. Dade County Classroom Teachers Association is sponsoring a personal appearance of the author in Miami on March 13th, it is announced by Mrs. T. J. Clarke, educational chairman of the Housekeepers Club, when he will be invited to appear at the club. Voluntary offerings at the review will be added to the club scholarship fund. NOMINEE SLATE TO BE PRESENTED Mrs. Stella Martin is chairman of a nominating committee in Lindley DeGarmo Post No. 70, American Legion Auxiliary, which will present a slate of nominees at next Tuesday's meeting, for the annual election of officers. Nominations will be made from the floor, with the election to take place March 18. Assisting Mrs. Martin are Mrs. Pearl Stoutenbourg, Mrs. Lloyd C. Henry and Mrs. Erling Ayars.

MRS. HUMES MOTHER VISITING HERE

Mrs. Julia Chapman, Shrewbury, N. J., is visiting her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Humes, Del Monte Road.

Legion Awards Are Given Scholars

Margaret Osborne and Earl McQuaide received the Lindley DeGarmo Post No. 70 American Legion and Auxiliary award for their essays on "Americanism" at a special assembly in Coconut Grove Elementary School Friday. Winners of the essay contest in Silver Bluff Elementary School and presented awards were Edna May Aragon and David McHugh. Auxiliary medals were presented by Mrs. W. M. Martin Grove auxiliary head.

Grove Civic Club Meets Thursday

Coconut Grove Civic Club will hold its regular monthly meeting in the Housekeepers' Club next Thursday at 8 p. m. Dr. Stewart Lee Jeffrey, who succeeds the late Commodore Geo. Bilse Wells, as president, will preside at the meeting.

MISS SCHEER GIVES PARTY CONCERT

A large punch bowl brimming over with chocolate milk and topped with lots of vanilla ice cream was the climax to the piano concert-party given by Miss Ilonka Scheer, Southwest 21st Avenue Saturday afternoon. Miss Scheer's audience was composed of a large number of young music lovers and students. Highlight of the program was the singing of Miss Scheer's recently completed composition titled "Granny's Patchwork Quilt" by a group of six year old children. Miss Scheer is arranging a benefit piano concert which will give in Lake Wales next Saturday (March 8th) for under privileged children. The concert will be the second annual program presented by her. She is being assisted in plans by Mrs. William Sparger and her daughter Mary Leaf, who will give several readings during the concert.

WORLD WAR VETERANS REGISTER IN GROVE

W. M. Martin, Lindley DeGarmo Post No. 70, American Legion, reported 118 World War veterans and 15 colored veterans have registered in the voluntary defense registration in Coconut Grove, since Saturday.

AMERICAN FLAG IS PRESENTED

Lindley DeGarmo Post No. 70, American Legion Auxiliary, presented an American flag to the Dade County Physically Handicapped School, this week, according to Mrs. W. M. Martin auxiliary president.

Grove-Gables Will Join In British War Relief

Coconut Grove, Coral Gables and all southwest area residents are invited to take part in the work being planned for British war aid by the British War Relief Society now being organized in Coconut Grove. Mrs. Edward H. Wright, III, named as chairman of the group, urges all Gabelites and others interested, to attend the organization meeting scheduled for 2:30 Monday, in the Housekeepers Club, when an outline of work to be done for England and the background and origin of the British War Relief Society will be explained. Mrs. F. Gordon Smith, chairman of the Miami Committee of British War Relief Inc., explained at the meeting in the clubhouse this week, that a membership fee, starting at $2.00 is asked of those wishing to take yarn or sewing to their homes, but that no fee is required of those wishing to attend the weekly work meetings which will be in the Housekeepers Club on South Bayshore Drive. Mrs. John B. Semple and Mrs. George P. Brett are honorary chairmen of the unit being formed. Miami society members attending Monday's meeting included Mrs. Harry Lomas, treasurer; Mrs. J. Hamilton Wilson, secretary; Mrs. Victor J. Sharman, membership chairman; Madame Dorothy Crotey, clothes collection chairman; Mrs. L. A. Oates, knitting chairman.

Mrs. H. C. Carver Gives Party

Mrs. H. Clay Carver, Day Avenue, entertained at an afternoon bridge game in the Housekeepers Club Wednesday. Guests were Mrs. T. S. Car-rero, Mrs. Walter F. Peacock, Mrs. L. W. Larson, Mrs. Edwin Farnham, Mrs. David Thurman, Mrs. J. Lawrence Kelley, Mrs. Lawrence Brown, Mrs. Wade Stiles, Mrs. George B. Hardie, Mrs. C. L. Theed. Mrs. Alice Meeke, Mrs. R. F. Wright, Mrs. J. B. Pierce, Jr., Mrs. Angus D. Harrison, Mrs. John Brinson, Mrs. R. W. Me-Candlas, Mrs. James R. Yel-verton, Mrs. J. E. Auld, Mrs. Paul H. Muller, Mrs. E. L. Tay-lor, Mrs. Charles Berndt, Miss Mimi Lee Pierce and Mrs. T. H. Oden and her house guest from St. Petersburg, Mrs. J. H. Orr.

REV. SOPER IN HOSPITAL

Rev. B. W. Soper, rector of St. Stephen's Episcopal church is resting comfortably following a severe kidney attack resulting from influenza, Dr. Soper is in University Hospital.

MAGRUDERS ENTERTAINING

Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Magruder, Loquat Avenue, have as their guest, Mrs. Magruder's aunt, Mrs. Agnes Palmer and her friend, Miss Alice Stacy, of Eutahville, S. C. Mrs. Palmer is a descendant of one of the early French Huguenots who owned original land grants on the historical site of the Santee Clipper defense project in South Carolina, and lives on the family estate, Springfield Plantation.

COMMONS' GUESTS RETURN NORTH

Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Commons, and their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. George Borton, of Richmond, Ind., who have been house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur B. Commons, Main Highway, left for their home this week.

CLEVELAND RESIDENT HERE WITH SISTER

Mrs. L. R. Meloy, widely known plastic specialist, Cleveland, O., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Alelaide Jeck, Southwest 25th Street.

EXECUTIVE BOARD WILL MEET

Coconut Grove Elementary School P.T.A., will hold an executive board meeting in the school Tuesday at 2 p. m., Mrs. O. J. Bramblett, announces.

INFANT NAMED

Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Kasanof, 3127 New York Street, have named their infant son, David Stephan Kasanof.

Sermon Named

Rev. Albert Dale Hagler will preach on "Being Honest" at the 11 o'clock service at Bryan Memorial Church, Sunday. The sermon will be the third in a series on the subject of "Honesty."

FACE LIFTING — PLASTIC

No surgery — youth restored—wrinkles, puffy eyes, scars removed by L. R. Meloy. The latest in soft permanent waving and natural hair tinting. THE TROPICAL BEAUTY SALON 3460 MAIN HIGHWAY PHONE 4-5606

THEATRE GRILL

Next to Grove Theatre Luncheon -- 35c Dinner -- 50c 3502 Main Highway Ph. 4-0478

House of Commons

Makers of Platinum-Palmware Cameonas STUDIO 3400 Main Hgwy • Coconut Grove

SECOND CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST

3850 Main Highway Coconut Grove Sunday Services 11:00 A. M. - - - - Sunday School 11:00 A. M. Wednesday Evening Meetings 8:00 Free Christian Science Reading Room, 3500 Main Highway Open Daily (except Sundays and Holidays) from 12:15 to 5:00 P. M.

ROLLER SKATE IN COMFORT

SPECIAL RATES TO PARTIES Afternoons 2 to 5 P. M. Children 15c • Adults 15c plus tax Evening 7:30 to 11 P. M. Admission 35c plus tax VENETIAN SKATING RINK 2790 S. W. 27th AVENUE

Norwood & Pierce

Texaco Gas Expert Lubrication Body and Fender Garage Service 2974 Grand Avenue

CONNOLLY'S THRIFT

Cleaning - Laundering - Tailoring FUR CONSULTANT Hand Pressing 3412 Main Hgwy - Coconut Grove

SNOWDEN'S

GROVE SERVICE STATION GRAND AVE. - VIRGINIA ST. Complete Body - Fender Painting and Mechanical Work

WHAT COULD BE MORE DESIRABLE?

Delightful and roomy Two-Bath Home Three Porches—Servant's Room and Bath All for $5500 MARTHA MAGRUDER 3435 MAIN HIGHWAY COCONUT GROVE

REAL VALUES IN LOTS

Coconut Grove Manor near Matheson Hammock Park Swimming Beach . . . $500 Utopia, 50x100 . . . $350 Irvington, just off Douglas Road, 50x150 . . . $450 Douglas Road near Poinciana . . . $500 The Moorings, adjoining Four Way Lodge—the Arthur Curtiss James Estate — a 95-foot lot with Yacht Basin privileges . . . $1,200 Irving J. Thomas Co., Realtors Coconut Grove Opposite Grove Theatre Specializing in Coconut Grove - Silver Bluff Properties Since 1913

Patio Gift Shop

REMEMBER THE FOLKS BACK HOME WITH A GIFT FROM THE TROPICS Greeting Cards Tropical Jewelry Patio Gift Shop 21 ANTHONY ARCADE COCONUT GROVE

THOMAS INSURANCE AGENCY

PROTECT YOUR HOME WITH INSURANCE THAT INSURES BURGLARY FIRE ARTS PERSONAL EFFECTS THEFT WINDSTORM AUTOMOBILE THOMAS INSURANCE AGENCY Just South of Grove Theatre Coconut Grove, Florida Phone 4-6471

PAN AMERICAN AIRWAYS SYSTEM

FOLLOW THE HIGHROAD TO ADVENTURE via STRATO-CLIPPER Cruises FROM MIAMI Fabulous "Rio" via Puerto Rico, Trinidad, Belem! Cristobal, Canal Zone in a single breathtaking span! Direct connections to Buenos Aires, Valparaiso, Lima. Today, there are no more "far places." Horizons have been rolled back to the other side of the world by the famous Flying Clipper Ships. Other aerial adventures to romantic foreign lands are available from Miami to fit any vacation time schedule or budget — a complete range from a 90-minute, $35 round trip to Havana or Nassau—to a luxurious air cruise entirely around South America. ASK ANY HOTEL, TRAVEL AGENT, OR PAN AMERICAN AIRWAYS SYSTEM 300 E. FLAGLER ST. • MIAMI • TEL. 3-7393 PAA

NEW SPRING ARRIVALS

MEN'S SHARKSPIN PANTS and SLACK SUITS in Blue, Green, Light Tan Pleated and with Zippers PANTS—SLACKS $2.95 SLACK SUITS $5.95 THE VARIETY SHOP 3025 GRAND AVENUE Coconut Grove