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Coconut Grove News

Complete Coverage Of Coconut Grove Every Week A RIVIERA FEATURE March 7, 1941 Susan Howe Clark Editor Ph. 4-1634 — 4-3132 PRICE FIVE CENTS

The Clipper Crowd NEWS OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE PERSONNEL OF PAN-AMERICAN AIRWAYS

By Nancy Humphreys The latest "Clipperette" to arrive in Pan American's family is Miss Bonnie Adele Scott, eight-day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Logan D. Scott, 4324 Lenox Drive, Coconut Grove. Little Miss Bonnie arrived at 6:50 p. m., February 27th, at the University Hospital. Papa Scott (a reserve captain for Pan American) 'lows as how his daughter seems to be a brunette; she's a pretty big armful, too-weight at birth—7 lbs., 91⁄2 oz. All you would-be linguists would do well to stop in the Pilots' Room in the Aviation Building today (Friday) at 5:00 p. m. to meet Professor Luis A. Garcia, manager of the Miami branch of the Berlitz School of Languages, who will at that time conduct a free demonstration lesson in Spanish. Of course, P. A. A. is not in any way connected with the Berlitz School, but it does commend to all employees an acquaintance with the Spanish language. Professor Garcia, for twelve years with Berlitz, was head of the Spanish department of the New York branch of the Berlitz until just five weeks ago when he came to Miami at the request of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Miami Airport Association, and several prominent citizens. Special rates are being offered Pan American employees: $64.00 for a five-month course, two hours a week instruction. Classes will be held at the convenience of the students-in Coconut Grove if desired. The final quarter of the Pan American Airways System Bowling League is now in full swing. At the latest report Miami was down in the depths and Luckies-proof; Galbraith, Miami-Aviation Building, has second highest individual score with an average of 183 pins—Graven, Atl. Div. Queens Clippers is just one point ahead. Other high-scoring Miami men include: Snyder, Miami-Maintenance, 170 average; and Nolan, Miami-Maintenance, 168. The Miami team as a whole are doing well, also. Ratings as of February 26th are: Miami-Plane Overhaul, 3rd place; Miami-Supply Assembly—6th; Miami-Maintenance—9th; Miami-Aviation Building—11th; Miami-Meters—13th; Miami-Metal Assembly—17th; Miami-Stratoclippers—19th; Miami-Riggers—22nd; Miami-Comets—28th; Miami-Motor Build—30th; Miami-Motor Overhaul—31st; and way down yonder are Miami-Sure Shots—34th; Miami-Laggards—45th; Miami-Hot Shots—64th; and Miami-Termites—47th. Three Miami teams rank among the top high eights for the first thirty-nine games. They are: Miami-Stratoclippers with total pins—20,491; Miami-Maintenance—20,463 pins; and Miami-Plane Overhaul—29,913 pins. Already overflowing, the Rear-ing Building now has two more occupants: Ray Howard and J. Harry Long. And in Cost Accounting is H. W. Mayhew. Among the most recent additions to Pan Am's flight staff are junior pilots Lamo H. Wood-ward and William J. Ewing. Swelling the ranks in the hangars are: Marvin Brooks and Robert Lee Arner, mechanics; and helpers Ellison C. Smith, Richard C. Durkee, Roy R. Tanner, and David C. Heaton. Newly added to the teaching crew was Robert A. Mattes. The National Defense Program is upsetting many a family's private plans. The Charles Winters (he was radio technician in Pamsco laboratoies) have all packed up and ready to leave for New York following Mr. Winter's transfer to the Eastern Division, since the Navy Department ordered Mr. Winter to report for duty in Key West. Mr. Winter, who is a lieutenant (j. g.) in the Naval Reserve, will be port director in Miami. And the Winters have already rented their home at 4220 Douglas Road, Coconut Grove! W. Weeser, chairman, wishes to announce a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Pan American Airways Miami Employees' Federal Credit Union in the Aviation Building at 7:30 p. m. in the Pilots' Room in the Aviation Building. Just in case you could forget—again and next, as always, the members of the Credit Union voted a dividend for 1940 of six per cent—which is just about the best return to be had on a safe investment. More than $68,000.00 was paid in shares during the past year. Back to Miami after two years in the Pacific Division has come Captain Howard Davies Terrell. The Terrells are now at home at 3685 St. Gaudens Road, Coconut Grove. Former Pan Am employee Louise Pender (Pinky to you) is really going right up the ladder. Miss Pender is now executive secretary of the Miami Board of Realtors, appointed February 27th to succeed Ted Reber, resigned. Miss Pender has had a varied career. For two years she was a practicing attorney in Tampa; she has been a court reporter; secretary to Doyle E. Carlton when he was governor of Florida; secretary to the federal judge in the Virgin Islands; secretary to the assistant to the Attorney general of the United States; for five years official reporter for the Criminal Court and Civil Court of Record here. She also served more than five years as official deputy reported for Dade County Circuit Court. While with Pan American, Mrs. Pender was in the office of the Assistant to the Comptroller. (For the information of those who do not feel like putting out (Please turn to Page Six)

State Group Selects Grove Secretary

● Louis Stimson, Opechee Dr., was elected secretary of the Florida State Audubon Society, at the annual meeting of the organization, held in Winter Park, Saturday. Tom Davis, Orlando, was named president. Mrs. A Byrd Wade, Leafy Way, sent a full report of the past year's work of the group in Coconut Grove, which was read before the assembly. Mr. and Mrs. Stimson returned early this week from the meeting in Winter Park.

GROUP WILL OBSERVE LEGION ANNIVERSARY MARCH 15

● Lindley DeGarmo Post, No. 70, American Legion Auxiliary, will entertain members of the post at a covered dish supper in the Legion hall, March 15, at 6:30 p. m., in observance of the 22nd anniversary of the founding of the American Legion. Mrs. Larry Duncan, chairman, will be assisted by Mrs. W. M. Martin, Mrs. Fleta Johnson, Mrs. Ethel Burken and Mrs. L. M. Martin composing the committee on arrangements. Members of the junior unit of the auxiliary, with Miss Margaret Osborne, chairman, are planning a scenic supper and "roast" in Grove bayfront park from 4 to 6 March 18.

MARRIAGE IS ANNOUNCED

● Announcement is being made in Redfern, N. C., this week, of the marriage of Miss Mary Ellen Hoffman, of that city, to Jack D. Clarke, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Clarke, 2530 South Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove. The young couple were wed in Fort Lauderdale, February 28. Mr. Clarke is associated in the engineering business with his father.

BRIDGE CLUB ENTERTAINED

● Mrs. C. L. Aeed, Southwest 5th Avenue, entertained members of the Lindley DeGarmo Post No. 70, American Legion Auxiliary card club at her home Wednesday. Present were Mrs. George Hardie, Mrs. Paul Muller, Mrs. E. P. Martin, Mrs. R. W. McCandliss, Mrs. Lewis Martin, Mrs. C. W. Henderson, Mrs. J. E. Auld, Mrs. Lewis Martin, Mrs. W. M. Martin, Mrs. Ray Clineman, Mrs. James Yelverton and Mrs. O. S. Nelson.

MRS. DALE JAMES SPEAKS TO GROUP

● Mrs. Dale James spoke on the "Twenty Agencies of the Community Chest" and showed motion pictures in the Plymouth Congregational Church manse, for members of the Woman's Society, Wednesday. Mrs. Charles Kennedy, president, introduced Mrs. James.

British Relief Society Obtains Work Center

● Coconut Grove chapter, British War Relief Society, Inc., will open daily work headquarters in the Grove Theatre Building Monday at 10 a. m., it was announced this week by Mrs. Edward H. Wright III, local chairman. Working space is provided through the courtesy of Irving J. Thomas and will be in the Charles Avenue section of the building. "There is a job for everyone who can sew, mend, knit and all women in southwest Miami and Coral Gables are invited to attend the work meetings," Mrs. Wright said. Donations of used clothing for use of bombed and needy Britons are also requested. Stout work shoes, old sweaters, overcoats dark dresses and hats, and wool bathrobes are most needed articles. Even shear articles unsuitable for British use are not thrown away but are given to local charitable organizations. All Urged to Join All women are invited to become members of the society and only members may take yarn or sewing materials out for home work, but all interested women are invited to sew in the headquarters daily except Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30 to 4 P. M "Membership is invited to enable us to buy neccessary knitting yarns and sewing materials," Mrs. Wright explained. Mrs. Clifford M. Reeder has donated the use of an electric sewing machine and Mrs. S. M. Stoddart has presented a knitting machine to the unit. Another electric sewing machine is badly needed, it was said. Since the organization of the Society in 1939, with the approval of the British ambassador, approximately 400 society branches have sent more than 100 ambulances to the British, besides 100 portable feeding kitchens, 15 X-ray units, Equipment and supplies have been sent for 6,000 hospital beds, over 500 tons of warm clothing have been sentan d 160 ambulances have been secured for British use, fromo ther organizations. Approximately 200 attended the meeting in he Housekeepers Club Monday, whn Mrs. T. G. Leitch, regent of Chaucer chapter, Daughters of British Empire, donated two hospital equipped beds and garments, in behalf ofh er chapter. These will be shipped to England from MRS. EDWARD H. WRIGHT III the newly formed Grove unit. Mrs. George P. Brett and Mrs. JohnP. Semple are honorary chairmen of the Grove unit, the society operating under supervision of the Miami group headed by Mrs. F. Gordon Smith.

GEORGE HARDIE, JR. VISTS PARENTS

● George Hardie, jr., sophomore at State University, Gainesville, spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Hardie, 3084 Southwest 27th Avenue. Mr. Hardie has just been initiated into Lamba Chi Alpha fraternity at Gainesville.

Sermon Named

● Rev. Albert Dale Hagler will preach on the subject "Self Disciplined in Spiritual Growth" at the 11 a. m. service in Bryan Memorial Methodist Church, Sunday.

Tribute Paid Geo. B. Wells

● Resolutions deploring the death of George Bliss Wells, former president of the Coconut Grove Civic Club, were read and recorded at the monthly session of the club in the Housekeepers Club last night. Special tribute was paid Mr. Wells by Judge Halstead Ritter and Judge A. A. Godard for the civic work and achievement made by the club through his efforts during his presidency. Mr. Wells died February 19, following a heart attack resulting from overifting a boat anchor. Dr. Stewart Lee Jeffrey, succeeding Mr. Wells, presiding at the meeting, spoke on the necessity of Dade County school board increasing its revenue for school maintenance and expansion.

THREE ESTATES TO BE VISITED

● Members of the South Florida Garden Club will tour the estates of Misses Sophie and Lisa Downer, Utopia, Mrs. Howard Williams, Leafy Way, and Mr. and Mrs. Wirth Munroe, Main Highway, between 10 a. m. and 12 noon, Wednesday.

RETURN TO GROVE

● Miss Virginia Ast and her mother Mrs. J. Horner Davis has returned to their homes on Braganza Avenue. Utopia.

Coconut Grove Tennis Courts Undergo Renovation Program

● Work of renovating and resurfacing two of Coconut Grove's most popular tennis courts, (on Oak Avenue adjoining fire hall), is being completed this week, Gerald L. Ash, Miami public welfare director, said yesterday. Now nets, fencing and back stops are being installed, with rock asphalt used for resurfacing. Asked about competion of beautification plans announced some time ago, for the Grove bayfront park, Mr. Ash explained that "the moment the city's public service division completes the boulevarding on McFarlane Road, we plan to completely landscape the park in that section." Mrs. Hugh M. Matheson has offered 200 coconut trees which will be planted in the park, and a new shelter house containing drinking fountains, will be erected, Mr. Ash said. New tennis nets and benches will be added to the bayfront park area and new fencing will be placed on the road side areas of Oak Avenue Park. The playground and recreation department would like to add equip-ment and tennis courts to the Oak Avenue park, but the space does not all for expansion or additional equipment, it was said. ● Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Jones, Devon Road, have as their house guest Mr. Jones' sister, Mrs. A. D. Morris, of Philadelphia, Pa.

Mrs. Brett Entertains At Dinner

● Mrs. George P. Brett, in old Cutler Road, entertained at dinner and bridge at her home Tuesday evening, to honor her daughter's (Mrs. James P. McKinney), and Mrs. Maurice Cotton's birthdays this week. Two large birthday cakes were centers of attraction on the banquet tables, with gladioli and delphinium blossoms combined with Venetian glass, decorating the rooms. Places were laid for 26 guests. Mrs. McKinney and her son Stewart, plan to fly to their home in Pittsburgh late next week.

MRS. EMERSON'S FATHER HERE FROM COLORADO

● Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Emerson, 3461 Main Highway, are entertaining Mrs. Emerson's father, A. McKimmel, of Denver, Colo., for two weeks.

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

ROLLER SKATE IN COMFORT SPECIAL ATTENTION TO PARTIES

Afternoons 2 to 5 P. M. Children 15c - Adults 25c plus tax Evening 7:30 to 11 P. M. ADMISSION 35c plus tax VENETIAN SKATING RINK 2700 S. W. 27th AVENUE

GROVE LUNCH ROOM STEAKS AND CHOPS

MEALS 25 & 35c 3060 Grand Ave. - Coconut Grove

THEATRE GRILL Next to Grove Theatre

Luncheon -- 35c Dinner - - 50c 3502 Main Highway Ph. 4-9475

House of Commons

Makers of Platinum-Palmweave Cameos STUDIO 3490 Main Hgwy - Coconut Grove

Norwood & Pierce Texaco Gas

Expert Lubrication Body and Fender Garage Service

Patio Gift Shop

SHELL JEWELRY GREETING CARDS BASKETS TROPICAL GIFTS 21 Anthony Arcade Coconut Grove

THOMAS INSURANCE AGENCY

INSURANCE THAT INSURES BURGLARY FIRE FINE ARTS WINDSTORM PERSONAL EFFECTS AUTOMOBILE Just South of Grove Theatre Coconut Grove, Florida Phone 4-0471

SPARROW'S NEST J. W. SPARROW, Prop.

BEER WINE Dixie Highway and Douglas Rd. CHICKEN - SOUPS Oysters - Bar-B-Que - Beef - Pork ASSORTED SANDWICHES Phone 4-9244

ATTRACTIVE HOME OVERLOOKING BAY

Two-story, four bedroom home. Completely redecorated. Splendid view of bay—Fine neighbors. For quick sale $10,500 Irving J. Thomas Co., Realtors Coconut Grove Opposite Grove Theatre Specializing in Coconut Grove - Silver Bluff Properties Since 1913

SPECIAL EXCURSIONS TO MEXICO

3 FLIGHTS WEEKLY—MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY MIAMI-MERIDA—$100, Round Trip* 51⁄2 hours to the heart of the Maya country, the temples and pyramids of Chichen Itza via new 21-passenger deluxe Flying Clipper Ships. MIAMI-MEXICO CITY—$170 Round Trip* 10 hours to the historic shrines, the picturesque scenes of romantic Old Mexico. *30-day limit 55 LBS. OF BAGGAGE FREE All-Expense Tours Quoted on Request FOR DETAILS SEE ANY TRAVEL AGENT, HOTEL OR PAN AMERICAN AIRWAYS SYSTEM 300 E. FLAGLER ST. MIAMI TEL 3-7383

SNOWDEN'S GROVE SERVICE STATION

GRAND AVE. - VIRGINIA ST. Complete Body - Fender Painting And Mechanical Work

CONNOLLY'S THRIFT

Cleaning - Laundering - Tailoring FUR CONSULTANT Hand Pressing 3412 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, 3456 Main Highway Open Daily (except Sundays and Holidays) from 12:15 to 5:00 P M.

AN AMAZING VACATION-VALUE the MIAMI BILTMORE

When you stop to consider all of the Extras included in a Miami Biltmore vacation . . you'll quickly realize that it's the Most Amazing Resort Hotel Value in America. Where else, but the Biltmore, would you find . . . ★ Free transportation in de luxe aerocars to and from the beach . . . airports . . . railroad stations and steamship lines. ★ Guest privileges and golf on the famous Miami Biltmore Country Club's eighteen-hole championship course . . . with such pros as Louis Costello, Mike Brady and Ned Everhart to help you iron-out any kinks in your game. ★ Cabana and beach privileges at the swank Roney Plaza Cabana Sun Club . . . with free transportation to and from the beach. ★ Tennis on championship clay courts, the scene of many competitive matches by top seeded U. S. amateurs. ★ Fresh water swimming in the Biltmore's beautiful pools . . . sunning and lounging on the sand of the Biltmore's recreational beach. ★ And then, from 5 to 7 every afternoon, the indoor fun begins with the Cocktail Dance and Entertainment in the Cascades. ★ From there to the Giralda Room for dinner (de luxe dinners start at $2.00) . . . dancing to Maximillian Bergere's Society Dance Orchestra . . . and entertainment that reflects the rich tradition that has identified the Miami Biltmore as the gayest . . . yet most refined resort hotel in the area. ★ And then, there's supper dancing with a complete floor show from 10:30 on . . . in the Cascades . . . so situated as to permit you to make merry until the wee small hours, without disturbing, in the slightest, those who have retired. In addition to all of these Extras, many other recreational diversions await you at the Miami Biltmore, 'Center of the Wintertime World' . . . at rates . . . most reasonable. Milton M. Chapman Managing Director.