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Coconut Grove Review

Complete Coverage Of Coconut Grove Every Week -- Susan Howe Clark Grove Editor Ph. 4-1634 -- 4-3132 A RIVIERA FEATURE MARCH 14, 1947 PRICE FIVE CENTS

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

By Nancy Humphreys Six hundred and seventy-seven passengers cleared Sunday, March 9th—which is the largest day in the history of Pan American in Miami. Municipal Airport contributed fifty-six of these—the rest passed through Dinner Key. There were twenty-seven arrivals and departures. Two wives of directors of Pan American Airways passed through Dinner Key last week: Mrs. G. J Grosvenor and Mrs. Thomas Morgan. Mrs. Grosvenor was returning from Buenos Aires and Mrs. Morgan was en route to Havana. Also in Coconut Grove last week was John Woodbridge, comptroller of Pan American Airways. Uncle Sam has claimed another Pan American bachelor. Samuel G. Miles, 549 Pine Crest Drive, Miami, was drafted not go long ago, and is now passing the time of day at Camp Bland-ing, Florida. Mr. Miles was in Dinner Key maintenance. Back from the Marines is E. J. Zalanka, mechanic first class at Dinner Key. Mr. Zalanka had been called back to active duty, but somehow he escaped and managed to return to P.A.A. Patrick H. Sparks, plant representative, J. Moreau Brown, who has been in Miami for over three months making a survey of the physical plant and stationary supplies of the Eastern Division of Pan American, returned to New York via Eastern Airlines last Saturday to make his report. Mr. Brown's work in Miami has been part of a general survey which has been going on throughout the entire system for the past year by this firm of Industrial Engineers with the ultimate desire to coordinate the printing, paper and stationery requirements with the demands of the rapidly expanding company. It's "Captain" Garrison now. Mr. W. D. Garrison, Jr., 1014 Andalusia avenue, Coral Gables, who has been flying with Pan Am since August, 1936, is now a senior pilot. Just added to our staff of junior pilots are: Douglas M. Moody, Robert I. Smith, Stewart W. Doe, George W. Allaman, Paul B. Miller and Robert E. Evarts. Will somebody check out this deluge of pilots it the duty of T. Willard McGahey, 1627 S. W. 10th st., who is now himself being checked out by instructor trainer Delmer Flynn. Mr. McGahey already has an instrument rating and received his flying instruction in Miami. Delivery is due Monday on a new twin-motored Cessna, which will be used as a pilot training ship. A Cessna is scheduled for delivery the latter part of April, to be used for the same purpose. Unfortunately, the Stinson was destroyed by fire last Sunday night at Municipal airport. Four Miami teams have formed: Miami - Key West, Miami - Termites, Miami - Sure Shots, Miami-Luckies. Different schedules and overtime work have eliminated more. Two new occupants of the Reardon building are Miss Clarae Franklin and Warren J. McCarthy, and now in Division Communications is Miss Helen L. Bartholomew. Among other recent additions to the paving are William P. Gleason, mechanic; Paul F. Eshelman, precious tools, and Justin A. White, helper. The division engineer's office is missing a familiar face these days. Mrs. Newman M. Lipham (the former Frances Simmons) sat at her desk for the last time Saturday—and now she's just a housewife. This was no surprise, though, as Mrs. Lipham has been planning to resign her position as secretary to the division engineer since her marriage last August. Down from the Atlantic division comes Reserve Captains Scott Flower and Richard R. Campbell, and from San Francisco, Merle S. Balch. Most of the news this week seems to consist of new personnel. Added to the staff of the navigation school are: William J. Wagner, Jr., Frank M. Freck, Robert S. Askew, Edward G. Powell, Warren C. Martz and Nicholas Sestok. Harold C. Dorn is now apprentice meteorologist. New radio technicians include: Edward S. Mielke and Robert S. Toms. New radio operator: Harry L. Kown. New airport clerk: Robert P. Ford. Guy Hilliard, Jr., of Dinner Key Maintenance, is off to join the army—voluntarily, too, knew he was to be drafted next month. The first person from Pan Am to enroll in the Spanish classes of the newly opened branch of the Berlitz School of Languages here was Miss Marion Small, daughter of Rufus Small, night watchman in the Aviation Building. Miss Small is doing stenographic work in the Navigation School which P. A. A. is conducting at the University of Miami. A very ambitious young lady! Incidentally, Mr. Small is proudly showing pictures of his son, Clayton, who has taken up fenceing at Augusta Military Academy, where he is a resident student. If you are still frantically struggling with your income tax return, Mrs. Eloise Perry, of General Accounting, is the lady for you to see. Mrs. Perry has turned her knack for figures and finnagling to a worthy cause, and will, for a very small sum, relieve all your worries. She even notarizes your signature. All you have to do is write out the check for Uncle Sam.

Emergency Committee Asks Legion Women to Register

● All senior and junior members of Lindley DeGarmo Post, No. 70, American Legion Auxiliary are asked to register in the Legion Hall, McFarlane Road, between 9 a. m. and 10 p. m. tomorrow, in conjunction with the recently formed Emergency voluntary service committee of the American Legion Auxiliary. In keeping with the American Legion and auxiliary's stand on preparedness and service, the national emergency voluntary committee, headed by Mrs T. Louis Chess, announces that all defense activities of the auxiliary will be closely coordinated with plans being formulated by the American Legion, "It will be within the scope of this committee to organize for air-raid precautionary service, for emergency disaster relief and for health and recreational activities of our youth", Mrs. Chess said. One of the important tasks this year will be to obtain complete registration of auxiliary departments, districts and units of the legion auxiliary members who are willing to give voluntary service should it be needed. The committee will classify and index the abilities and training of the auxiliary membership, to be used as a reservoir of the nation's defense personnel. Members will fill in a form provided by the auxiliary similar to those used in the legion's voluntary registration, it was said.

American Citizenship Program Announced by Woman's Club

● Mrs. Stanley W. Warthon, chairman of the American Citizenship department of the Housekeepers Club, announces the following program will be presented at 3 p. m. in the clubhouse next Thursday: Ponce de Leon High School band, led by Carl Fein; and Glee club; Mrs. John House, reading; Clark Ringwalt, presenting 4 and 6 year old June and Shirley Webb, singing his composition, "It's Playtime in Miami", with his own guitar accompaniment. Mr. Ringwalt will also introduce Miss Nan Johnson, infantile paralysis convalescent who appeared on a recent Major Bowes program and has sung on two occasions for President Franklin D. Roosevelt. A speaker, to be announced, will speak on the subject of the meeting. Mrs. House Wood is co-chairman with Mrs. Warthon, in arranging the program. Tea hostesses will be Mrs. Raleigh Blackburn, Mrs. Edith Richmond and Mrs. Edwin Farnham. Announcement is made of the election of Mrs. Arthur Gutierrez, as club president; Mrs. Gordon B. Certain, first vice president; Mrs. George Bliss Wells, second vice president; Mrs. Wade Stiles, recording secretary; Mrs. Alex L. Freyer, custodian; Mrs. F. W. Andress and Mrs. E. A. Cardin, directors. Installation will be at the annual club breakfast.

P. O. To Ask For Bids

● Notices for bids for two U. S. "contract" postoffice stations in Coconut Grove will be posted within the coming week, it was announced by Postmaster George E. Merrick, yesterday. With the posting of these notices, it is expected that definite bids will be made by several Grove merchants whose business places might provide room for one of the stations. It is hoped that one may be established in the area of Bird Road and Mary Street, the second to be in the vicinity of Douglas Road and Grand Avenue, to accomodate heavy colored patronage, Mr. Merrick said. The supplementary stations will in no way affect the main postoffice station in Coconut Grove, the two stations being created to relieve the congestion caused by heavy increase in business in this area.

Frank Malone Will Speak on Tuesday

● News Commentator Frank Malone will speak at the 22nd anniversary dinner of the American Legion and auxiliary scheduled for tomorrow at 6:30 p. m. in the Lindley DeGarmo Post No. 70, legion home, McFarlane Road. Tom Winston and Ray Clineman will sing, with Mrs. R. E. Hasker, accompanist, at the piano. Auxiliary president, Mrs. W. M. Martin announces the following members will be initiated at the auxiliary meeting Tuesday at 8 p. m.: Mrs. T. H. Allen, Mrs. W. E. Burkins, Mrs. M. E. Heck, Mrs. O. S. Nelson, Mrs. Fred Rochon, Mrs. Olga Stiles, Mrs. David A. Thurman, Mrs. Adelaide Van Nostrand, Mrs. J. B. Harper and Mrs. Clarice Lee. Junior auxiliary members to be installed are: Betty Jean Henderson, Frances Thurman, Beatrice Shapoff, Georgia and Berle MacLean.

El Jardin Estate Opens March 26 For Tropical Gardens Party

● A bridge and garden tea set for March 26, on the estate of Mr. and Mrs. W. Alton Jones, 3747 Main Highway, is announced as the concluding benefit for the Fairchild Tropical Garden. Recognized as one of south Florida's most beautiful estates, El Jardin comprises 10 acres of exotic plantings all to be open to visitors who may wish to browse through the grounds. Tables for bridge will be placed in five spacious rooms in the main house with high score awards made at each table. Table reservations may be made by telephoning Fairchild Tropical Gardens. Guests for tea only need not make reservations. Early reservations are suggested since capacity for seating is limited.

Grove School Spelling Champion To Be Selected This Afternoon

● Some girl or boy in the Coconut Grove Elementary School will outspell three other top-notch spellers from each room in the school today at 1 p. m., and that boy or girl will then get down to real work to compete with other local school champion spellers and to possibly be Florida best-speller in the annual spelling bee which got underway this week. Throughout the week, spelling matches were the rule during reading classes in the Grove School, in preparation for the three best spellers from each room appearing in competition early this afternoon in general assembly. In planning his school's participation in the contest this year, B. H. Hayes, principal, said he hoped "our school would produce as good a speller as Frank Howard was last year". Frank was the lad from the Grove school, drilled by Mr. Hayes, who won eighth place in the national contest. His downfall came with the word "synchronous."

BEER WINE SPARROW'S NEST

J. W. SPARROW, PROP. Dixie Highway and Douglas Rd. CHICKEN - SOUPS Oysters - Bar-b-Que - Beef - Pork ASSORTED SANDWICHES Phone 4-9244

FORMER RESIDENTS WITH PARENTS

● Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kite-Powell and their 18 months old son, Stephen Michael, are house guests of Mrs. Kite-Powell's parents, 2859 McFarlane Road.

POPPY POSTER AWARDS ARE ANNOUNCED

● Lindley DeGarmo Post No. 70, American Legion Auxiliary, announce first and second prize winners in the annual poppy poster contest as Ray Cook and Katherine Stiles, in Ponce de Leon High School, with honorable mention awarded Dorothy Reynolds. Winners in Silver Bluff School were Florence Nougaret, first, Julian Galey, second. Contestants were senior students at Ponce de Leon and upper class scholars in Silver Bluff Elementary School.

FORMER RESIDENT WILL VISIT

● Mr. and Mrs. Earl E. Harvey, Jr. and their two months old daughter, Ellen Elizabeth, will arrive from Jacksonville, late next week, to spend a short vacation with Mr. Harvey's mother, Mrs. Jane Harvey, Royal Palm Avenue.

VALLEJO, CAL., RESIDENT VISITING IN GROVE

● Mr. and Mrs. John W. Thomas, 3463 South Moorings Way, have as their house guest, Mrs. Anna Swenson, of Vallejo, Cal., who arrived Tuesday. Mrs. Robert Reynolds, Washington, D. C., and Miss Clay Alfred, Salt Lake City, Utah, who spent the early part of the season with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, returned north the past week.

COL. MONTGOMERY AT NEW YORK FLOWER SHOW

● Col. and Mrs. Robert H. Montgomery, old Cutler Road, will leave for New York tomorrow, to visit the spring flower show where they have entered an exhibition of rare tropical flora.

MISS FULTZ HONORED AT CRYSTAL TEA

● Miss Mary Fultz, bride-elect of Alfred Joseph Messier, was honored at a crystal tea, given Wednesday, by Miss Billie Marie Kuykendall and her mother, Mrs. J. D. Kuykendall, at their home, 3429 Devon Road. Miss Kuykendall and Miss Fultz were classmates in the University of Miami. Approximately 25 guests were present.

Charlie OF El Bolero Says..

Charlie OF El Bolero says.. Come in and see the Taj Mahal of cocktail rooms—and get a real surprise by the fine drinks and reasonable prices at El Bolero MEXICAN LOUNGE BAR 3181 CORAL WAY

To Leave For North

● F. D. Sankey, winter resident with Mrs. Jane Harvey and family, 3849 Royal Palm Avenue, will return to his home in Newcastle, Pa., next week.

Sermon Named

● "The Way that Lead to God" is the subject of Dr. J. Delman Kuykendall's sermon at 11 a. m. Sunday in Plymouth Congregational Church.

TOURNAMENT PLAYERS ARE ENTERTAINED

● Mrs. I. J. Gavin, Florida Avenue, entertained members of the Lindley DeGarmo Post No. 70, Legion auxiliary bridge club tournament at her home, Friday.

Ludingtons Here

● Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Ludington, regular visitors here from Philadelphia, are house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wirth Munroe, 3485 Main Highway.

"TRELAWNY" REVIEW SCHEDULED WEDNESDAY

● Mrs. E. N. Bartlett will review Margaret Armstrong's "Trelawny" at the book review tea in the Housekeepers Club at 3 p. m. Wednesday. Mrs. T. J. Clarke, education department chairman, urges visitors and friends to attend the review.

Visit Friends Here

● En route to New York City from their home in Cuba, Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Del Portillo spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Carreгo, Mindello Street.

GROVE LUNCH ROOM

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

Enjoy Cuban Trip

● Miss Elizabeth Harvey, Miss Mary Agnes Cropper and brother, enjoyed a recent weekend in Havana.

Miss Knight has been a Coconut ...

Miss Knight has been a Coconut Grove resident for more than 3 years, is employed at the Nite Owl Lunch room, and resides at 2778 Day Ave. Not many mornings ago a certain man brafeasted on pancakes in the Grove Lunch Room and said he never tasted such fine real honey kind, he fully appreciated their goodness... so much so, that upon leaving he felt so good that he wrote Mr. and Mrs. Manol (owners), that "he'd been round the country a good many years; but that he'd never before eaten such "downright grand cakes as they had made for him." They've kept that letter and they are still making that kind of pancakes. Visitors are reminded that the American's Grove Service Station offer a quick cab service... its much easier and speedier to get a cab from the Grove than to call one from town... now isn't it? James W. Sparrow, proprietor of the Sparrow's Nest (Douglas Rd. and Dixie Highway), is a thorough-man through and a Grove Legion man—he's most ingenius and he's known for his genial disposition, as well as the fine variety of good foods and beverages. A scientific grease job, done by their men who make a study of this kind of work, is assured at Norwood and Pierce... and its and establishment where you needn't feel you must sort of stand 'round and see that its done right... you know it will be. More and more visitors keep tellng us of the fine home cooked meals they get at the Theatre Grill.

Shuffleboard Club To Open Soon

● Coconut Grove Shuffleboard Club, founded by R. L. Pennington and R. W. Silliman, and under construction on Commodore Plaza, will probably be ready for use next week it is announced. Created and organized for the purpose of contributing toward the friendly spirit in the community and for the pleasure of residents and seasonal visitors, the club is announcing both yearly, half year, and monthly memberships. Besides shuffleboard courts, there will be badminton, quoits, ping pong, dominoes and card playing facilities. There will be no spectatore charge. Both Mr. Pennington and Mr. Silliman, are well known Coconut Grove residents.

THEATRE GRILL

Next to Grove Theatre Luncheon -- 35c Dinner -- -- 50c 3502 Main Highway Ph. 4-9475

NORMAN'S MARKET

PHONE ORDERS TAKEN PROMPTLY Your Neighborhood Food Store With Downtown Prices 3192 DOUGLAS ROAD PHONE 4-9210

House of Common

Makers of Platinum-Palmwave Cameos STUDIO 3400 Main Hgwy - Coconut Grove

THOMAS INSURANCE AGENCY

INSURANCE THAT INSURES BURGLARY FINE ARTS PERSONAL EFFECTS FIRE WINDSTORM AUTOMOBILE THOMAS INSURANCE AGENCY Just South of Grove Theatre Coconut Grove, Florida PHONE 4-6471

ROLLER SKATE IN COMFORT

SPECIAL RATES TO PARTIES Afternoons, 2 to 5 P. M. Children 15c - Adults 15c plus tax Evenings 7:30 to 11 P. M. Admission - - - 25c plus tax VENETIAN SKATING RINK 2700 S. W. 27th AVENUE

Norwood & Pierce Texaco Gas

Expert Lubrication Body and Fender Garage Service 3194 Grand Avenue

Highway Jottings

● Once in a blue moon we get something for nothing... entirely without any so-called "strings". That time happened for Miss Ona Dell Knight, this past week, when she was presented an absolutely free gift through the courtesy of Irving J. Thomas Real Estate Co. Free, clear, with 1940 taxes all paid, and with title the insured, the lot is in that growing area, Coconut Grove Manors, (Ingraham Highway and LeJeune Rd), and is 50 by 100 feet. "I've recorded it in the courthouse records," Miss Knight joyously explains, "and all that cost me was $1.35. I plan to keep the lot for investment—nobody believes it will be very valuable before long". Miss Knight had retained seven Grove Theatre ticket admissions during recent weeks, and one of them bore the lucky award. At the Patio Gift Shop (Anthony Arcade), they've more of the smartest peanut shell novelty necklace and bracelet sets. Handblown glass party novelties are very popular with the Patio Shoppe, as are new shell and exquisite mother - of - pearl necklaces seem to hang just right for the new dress necklines ...

SNOWDEN'S GROVE SERVICE STATION

GRAND AVE. - VIRGINIA ST. Complete Body - Fender Painting and Wreck Work

COCONUT GROVE SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB

CREATED FOR YOUR PLEASURE QUOITS PING PONG DOMINOES BADMINTON CARDS COMMODORE PLAZA

NITE OWL

3193 Southwest 27th Avenue Meals Steaks Chops OPEN ALL NIGHT Beer Wines J. J. Holton, Owner

SPECIAL EXCURSIONS TO MEXICO

3 FLIGHTS WEEKLY - MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY MIAMI-MERIDA-$100, Round Trip* 5 1/2 hours to the heart of the Maya country, the temples and pyramids of Chichen Itza via new 21-passenger Douglas "Flyers" (Silver 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

SHELL JEWELRY Patio Gift Shop

SHELL JEWELRY GREETING CARDS - BASKETS - TROPICAL GIFTS Patio Gift Shop 21 Anthony Arcade Coconut Grove

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

Coconut Grove Manor Near Cocoplum Plaza

This is one of Miami area's most attractive residential locations for moderate-priced homes. It is one of the highest sections of Dade County .. close to the yacht basin, Matheson Hammock Park Swimming Beach and Fairchild Tropical Gardens. For quick sale we are authorized to offer these fifty-foot lots for $500 each Irving J. Thomas Co., Realtors Coconut Grove Opposite Grove Theatre Specializing in Coconut Grove - Silver Bluff Properties Since 1913

COCONUT GROVE BAYFRONT FULL RIPARIAN RIGHTS

200 Feet on Bay - 1250 Feet Deep LAST LARGE TRACT ON BAYFRONT FOR SALE Exclusively by SUNSHINE REAL ESTATE CO. 3936 MAIN HIGHWAY COCONUT GROVE

CONNOLLY'S THRIFT

Cleaning - Laundering - Tailoring Fast Service-Expert 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.