Coral Gables Riviera

BILTMORE BRIEFS

By MILTON CHAPMAN Managing Director The coming week will be one of the busiest for us at the Miami Biltmore with the 18th annual International Professional Four-Ball Golf Tournament slated to get under way on Sunday. As in any endeavor of this magnitude a considerable amount of work is involved. Too many compliments, then, cannot be extended to the able committee in charge of the affair, headed by my good friends, Dick Chapman and Larry Tuller, the co-chairmen. It is not alone our opinion that the International Four-Ball is one of the finest tournaments of the year, but it is generally so regarded by the players themselves as well as by the nation's leading sports writers. An invitational affair, only the top-flight professionals are seen in the matches. It is safe to say, therefore, that you will not see any better golf anywhere than on the Miami Biltmore course next week. And speaking of golf and the big tournament, members of the Miami Biltmore Country Club held a stag party Thursday night in the men's locker rooms that was one of the most enjoyable affairs in a long time. Needless to say, the coming International Four-Ball was the major topic of conversation and the party was a great success. Credit for this goes to the committee that included Sid Meyers, chairman; L. D. Breckenridge, W. B. Powers, J. J. Wallendorf and Fred Meyer. I am safe in saying you will not find a finer crowd of men than those who fly the New York-Miami run for Eastern Airlines, many of whom make their headquarters with us when they are in these sunny climes. It was a particular pleasure for me, then, to spend an evening with Capt. John Gill, one of the veteran pilots of the line, and a man with as interesting a background as you could imagine. John has seen aviation grow almost from a theory to a major industry, and has practically grown up with it. He was in the army with Colonel Lindbergh and recalls a few incidents he remembers about him. "Lindy flew into camp on his first arrival," John relates. "flying what even then was an out-moded Jenny. Despite one of the wheels was bent and un-safe for an ordinary landing, 'Lucky Lindy' brought his ship down as smooth as silk while everyone held their breath. As I recall, the major was so provoked—perhaps more with the machine than with Lindbergh—he ordered it off the field; but not flown off. The crate had to be dismantled and shipped off." Although Lindy seldom went out on fun forays with the other youthful recruits, he was not averse to having his fun as were all the others in camp. John remembers the time the Lone Eagle threw a handful of 45's into the campfire, leading everyone to believe they were undergoing a bombardment. Another time he put one of those white-stripped animals under the barracks, much to the chagrin of everyone's sense of smell. Yet, says John, it is true that Lindy was studious and applied himself well to the industry in which he has been so successful. As a matter of fact, John is pretty studious himself. A graduate of the University of Alabama, he holds a law degree and is a member of the bar, although he decided to forego the law business when he had the foresight to visualize the opportunities in aviation. He has flown all types of planes and is looking ahead to the machines of the future. Next to his family and even before his golf game—which is pretty good, by the way—Johnny likes to talk about his boss, Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, the World War ace. "He's one of the swellest guys in the world," says John, enthusiastically. That's what we think about John, too.

Designed for Play

Badminton is the year-round way to keep trim and hold that waistline, advises Betty Ruth Smith, CBS radio actress, here demonstrating her badminton outfit, cut for freedom and smartness. The shorts are denim, the blouse striped rayon.

For the benefit of Pathe and Universal newsreel photographers, a dozen attractive Tampa girls staged a pie-eating contest at Dupree Gardens last week, plowing into an 8-foot orange chiffon pie until they looked like refugees from a Mack Sennett comedy.

The U. S. Sugar Corporation plans to royally entertain members of the National Editorial Association when they visit Florida in April. Five hundred outstanding newspaper men and women will spend the day in the sugar producing area of the 'glades.

In preparation for the coming flood of winter visitors, a colorful new map of the Miami area is being distributed free by Standard Oil dealers. A large scale map, it covers the area from South Miami to Ft. Lauderdale, but in addition outlines West Palm Beach, Lake Okeechobee, Tamiami Trail to Everglades, and the Overseas Highway to Key West.

Production is expected to start soon on the picture "The Yearling", Mrs. Marjorie K. Rawlings' prize winning Florida story. Many of the scenes will be shot at Silver Springs. M-G-M is making the picture and announced that when finished the world premiere would be held in Florida.

Many Gableites Seen at Hialeah As 1941 Season Ends There

Coral Gables' residents have been enjoying the last week of the running of the "thoroughbred" at Hialeah as much as any time during the meet. Frequently observed in club house and boxes, visitors and hosts form many interesting groups. Mr. and Mrs. Hewett Brown who divide their time between Louisville, Ky. and the Gables, were the recent box guests of Mrs. DeWitt Page, Bristol, Mr. and Mrs. M. Lewis Hall and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Graham were noted together. Attractive in a pale blue frock and matching medium brimmed felt hat, Mrs. George M. Corrigan and Mr. Corrigan were with friends on the upper tier of the Hialeah club. Daily spectators, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Clifton Craft, Baltimore, who have a home in the Gables, entertained Mr. and Mrs. William H. Hoodless, Philadelphia. Recent guests of Mrs. Sam H. McCormick, wife of Hialeah's secretary-treasurer, were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Harris, Mrs. Louis Hillenmeyer, and Mrs. Virgil Smith, Lexington, Ky. Mrs. Arthur B. Headley is frequently with Mrs. James H. Bright and her daughter, Mrs. John H. Cheatham, Jr. Miami Biltmore guests who enjoy the sport are Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Glenn, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tobin, New Yorkers, and Belton Lanier of Jacksonville. Saturday regulars are the Thomas Palmer Caldwells, Major and Mrs. George de Lani Carter, and the Perrine Palmers. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond A. Kline, Atlanta, who have recently taken a Coral Gables home for the season, were with Mrs. F. A. McLaughlin, Philadelphia, and Mrs. Edwin Raynor, a Gables resident. Mrs. Kline's gray fitted coat with matching fox collar was contrasted by a chic chapeau of wine red and harmonizing accessories. Mrs. Marshall Cassidy, wife of Hialeah's director of racing, whose winter home is on South Greenway drive, is usually with her daughter, Miss Marselia Cassidy. Mrs. Morton B. Adams recently entertained Mrs. Leonard G. Bonds, Mrs. Richard S. Frierson, Shelbyville, Tenn.; Mrs. Frank Avent, Nashville, and Miss Frances Bonds, Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Coral Gables residents in the clubhouse loggia were Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Story and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Howland, Mrs. Charles W. Cone and Mrs. Jessie Cone Byron, are frequently together. Mrs. Edwin Klassey, Minneapolis, and Mrs. Florence Morgan, Chicago, who winter here, were observed in the clubhouse. Mrs. Clifford Howard Reeder was with Mrs. William H. Reeder and Mrs. Earl S. Hoag.

Gableites to Attend Round Table Today

Four members of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce committee to solve the financial problems of Ponce de Leon High School: A. J. Diano, Upton Ewing, Judge D. J. Heffernan and Hollis Rinehart, Jr., have been invited to the President's Round Table Conference of the Miami Chamber of Commerce today. The Round Table, which meets at 3:45 p. m. at the Chamber of Commerce building in Miami, will discuss 'Financial Support of Our Public Schools.'

The Spring meeting of the reorganized Florida Publicity and Public Relations Directors will be held at Rainbow Springs early in April.

A feature article written by William Truesdale, descriptive of McKee Jungle Gardens, appeared in the February issue of "House & Gardens" magazine, giving national publicity to this East Coast attraction.

New Electric Hour Added for Fridays

Miss Lois Culpepper of the demonstration kitten of the Florida Power and Light Company is announcing a series of special demonstrations for 2 p. m. until 3 p. m. Fridays of each week. Due to the tremendous number of new homes in Coral Gables, a fuller demonstration can be offered new housewives with the addition of the Friday hour. The regular hour on Wednesday, which is always well attended, will continue as before. The new Friday demonstrations, which will begin sharply at 2 p. m. will be illustrated with delicious prepared and cooked foods to be given away as prizes at the close of the demonstration. H. R. Cloud, vice president of the Florida Public Service Company, warned holders of bonds and stocks of the Associated Gas and Electric Company that a group of men representing themselves as trustees of seeking by fraudulent means to secure company bonds and are giving worthless receipts in exchange.

Lions Benefit

The Coral Gables Lions Club will present a benefit performance by the Theatre of the Fifteen Tuesday night at 8 at the Coral Gables Elementary School Auditorium. The Fifteen will put on a modern Broadway comedy, "Big Hearted Herbert", which was a success on Broadway a short time ago. The entire net proceeds will go to supplying the Elementary School Band with uniforms, and to sight conservation work among the school children. Tickets may be bought from Lions Club members, P.T.A. members or at the school.

★ SCOUT NEWS ★

TROOP #7 Troop No 7 opening exercises opened with three minute patrol meeting and patrol reports. Business was discussed, Court of Honour was held in which twelve First Class Badges, Cross-bones and Tabs were also award ed. Larry W. Montague Troop #7 Scoutmaster directed the troop in a short staff drill, Frank Brooks directed troop in knot tying, Bobby Barr instructed tower building in which signaling tower was made out of boys standing on other boys shoulders and a smaller boy climbs up to the top to send and receive messages, Games were played, Closing exercises as follows, bugles playing taps and Scoutmaster's Benediction. Green Bar Council Meeting was held after regular scout meeting. John Peacock—Scribe

U. S. District Attorney Herbert O. Phillips appointed George A. Smathers, 27-year-old Miami attorney, as assistant U. S. District Attorney in charge of the Miami office. He succeeds Hayford O. Enwall who has been called into active army service.

Announcement this week that the Anglers Association game fishing tournament has grown into a $5,000 major sporting event gave Lauderdale the distinction of putting on the biggest first year tournament ever staged on Florida's East Coast.

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SEE THE NEW 1941 Hotpoint Appliances

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Owners Wire Praise of Dodge Fluid Drive*

WESTERN UNION K100 21=NW SEATTLE WASH JAN 10 1158A DODGE BROS CORP=DET= GREATLY THRILLED WITH MY NEW DODGE. FLUID DRIVE IS UNBEATABLE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. ROOMY, EASY-TO-HANDLE TRUNK A GREAT FEATURE= J N MCPHEE. WESTERN UNION ZK1 51 21 XC=SCARSDALE NY JAN 9 404P DODGE BROS CORP=DET= AM COMPLETELY SOLD ON MY 1941 DODGE. COMFORTABLE RIDING, ECONOMICAL OPERATION, PLUS MANY OTHER FEATURES MAKE IT GREATEST CAR OF YEAR= GEO W BOTH. Owners Wire Praise of Dodge Fluid Drive* From all over the country came the answers when we asked 5,000 Dodge Buyers to wire what they like most about their new 1941 Luxury Liners! YES, sir...this giant "value poll" told us exactly where Dodge stands with the nation's new-car buyers! When we asked 5,000 Dodge buyers to wire what they like most about their 1941 Dodge, a flood of telegrams streamed in! In wires like those shown above, owners themselves made the greater Dodge value an open book for all to read. They praised the Dodge velvet-smooth ride...Dodge genuine hydraulic brakes...its big-car roominess. And that sensational development, Dodge Fluid Drive*, was widely acclaimed! See and drive this magnificent 1941 Luxury Liner right away! Tune in on Major Bowes Original Amateur Hour, CBS, Every Thursday, 9 to 10 P. M., E. S. T. Enjoy the Triple-Thrill of Fluid Drive* 1. Shift or Not, As You Like! Nothing new to learn. Simply less to do. Greater comfort-added safety. 2. Great in Traffic! You start and stop as smoothly as with electric power. No jerk or jar. And when you want fast getaway, a flick of your finger into the getaway gear gives you a burst of speed. 3. The Smoothness of Oil! Power from the engine is transmitted to rear wheels through a shock-absorbing cushion of oil. Combined with Floating Power, Dodge Fluid Drive* gives unbelievable smoothness, ease of handling, longer car-life and this, of course, means famous Dodge economy. 1941 DODGE LUXURY LINER WITH OR WITHOUT FLUID DRIVE* *Fluid Drive Optional at Slight Extra Cost Just a Few Dollars More Than Smaller, Low-Priced Cars! Prices Subject to Change Without Notice Tutan Motors 216 AVENUE MINORCA PHONE 4-7641