Coral Gables Riviera

PAGE 6 THE CORAL GABLES RIVIERA FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1941

In One Ear ... by Wells Bruen

Uncle Sam is taking this defense business pretty seriously—more so with each passing month. After all the men have filled the Army camps to overflowing, keeping the number of men always a step ahead of the facilities available to house them, the calls to local boards are getting heavier all the time. It's getting to the point now where Local Board Seven, which is located in Coral Gables, is sending off a group of about fifteen men every ten days to Blanding. And that is a comparatively small district, too. From what draft officials in the state selective service branch have to say, it looks like the draft is just getting up steam. Things you'll like: the colorful travel posters that add to the vim at El Bolero; the big fishbowls of beer at the Rodeo; the cocktail hour at Tommy Hands, where all the town's speed drinkers race to see who gets most out of bargain prices; Wally Vernon, the moccm-pitcher comic at the Sky Club; the big revue at the Mayfair Club; the Ralph Rogers insanity at the TePee; the after-movie snacking at Howard Johnson's, and the premiere of "The Desert's Edge" at the Theatre of the Fifteen. One thing that police officials gan't understand is the late rush that always swamps the car-inspection department. Take this last time. They sent out the word some three weeks ago that the new stickers would be available in a couple of days. They said that the deadline on getting new stickers was March 15. They said that there was going to be another last-minute rush, so what happened? Sunday, March 16, when Mrs. Lynch obligingly stayed in the office, the inspection station was swamped with the folks who just couldn't find the time to bring their cars in during the previous two weeks. Don't say I told you, but it looks like Coral Gables will have a bigger place in the cinema sun this summer, when the Gables Theatre alterations are complete. As previously printed here, the Gables will close down this summer for extensive remodeling and general face-lifting—and after that, Paramount Enterprises is talking about giving the Gables much newer pictures, with the Coral filling the spot in bookings occupied by the Gables Theatre. To you and you, it simply means seeing the pictures you want to see weeks earlier than is now possible. If you see a traffic light pop up at Douglas Road and Tamiami Trail, don't be too surprised, as a campaign has been started for a traffic control there, and the commission kind of like the idea, too.

Looks Like a Virginian Triangle

Fred MacMurray here tries to distract Madeleine Carroll as she seems to be all wrapped up in Stirling Hayden in this scene from "Virginia", the Technicolor drama which opens Sunday at the Gables Theatre.

COLORING CONTEST WINNERS!

Well, the fine response to the "Virginia" coloring contest certainly gave the judges a hard decision to make, with so many fine jobs to go through to find the winner. Out of over 400 replies, there are only six prizes, and we wish there had been ten times as many. Many of the entrants in the contest disqualified themselves by failing to follow one part of the instructions carefully. It was stated that Carolyn's lamb was black—but lots of entries reached the office with lambs colored brown, or not colored at all. Now for the winners. The first prize, which is $2 in cash, goes to Donald Cook, of 1212 Medina Avenue, Coral Gables. Donald turned in the smoothest and most careful of all the entries. The five Honorable Mention prizes, which are five pairs of guest tickets to the Gables Theatre, go to Cort Vernon, 13, of 544 San Esteban; O. T. Slenker, 11, 735 Escobar Ave.; Betty George, grade 5-a, Elementary School; Shirley Rodgers, 11, of 5811 S. W. 5th Terrace, and Grace Dobbs, Mrs. Lins Class, Elementary School. A special prize will be awarded to Charlotte Elizabeth Hansen, a pair of guest tickets to the Gables Theatre. Charlotte's entry did not follow the instructions to the letter, as the coloring was supposed to be in crayon, and she used water color; but her entry was such a handsome one that the judges decided to award her the special prize.

'15' Get Hold of a 'Natural' In Pittenger's 'Desert's Edge'

In "The Desert's Edge," an original play by Martha Pittenger, the Fifteen this week found a "natural" that is admirably suited to their talents, and produced it in fine style. Written by a member of the company, the play is "natural" because it presents the problems of student medicos—and they do have problems. The play is remarkable in that no murders or large embezzelments provide the problems or conflicts for the cast. On the contrary, their worries and headaches are the kind that remind the viewer of something out of his own life; and the characters remind you of the people next door. The remarkable thing about the play is that instead of this touch of realism making the evening seem trivial, the aroma of truth makes the flunking of a medical exam far more important than the murder seened in "Margin for Error." Barbara Parmley plays Chris Rand, a female medico, with a straightforwardness that tops any of her non-comic roles this season. As a girl who has been kicked from pillar to post until life is one long colonnade, her performance is the high point of the play. Elizabeth Cope, as a girl whose hearing is fading to complete deafness, gives a very fine show indeed. Possibly this is her best for the year. Dick Sullivan, playing his farewell part for the season, makes the medical student, whose complicated life is the backbone of the play, a truly "The Desert's Edge" tortured character; and gives a breath of life to the show at the outset that helps to set up the sympathies of the audience at once. Elise Werthman, as the secret wife of Sullivan, built up a good characterization, as did Virginia Adams, as a floozie married to Sullivan's roommate. James Crow went to town with the part of the villian of the place—a medigal student with a lot of laziness and an influential father. Willard Thompson, Frank Rellinger and Samuel Liederman filled out the cast, but had stock roles which gave them no chance to strike sparks. The casting of "The Desert's Edge" was close to the perfection mark, as was the pacing of the entire show. It would be possible to quibble a bit about the script, which could use a touch of polish in one or two spots that dron a little in tempo—but it makes more sense to applaud such a well-rounded job from the pen of a young playwright. W.B.

The Associated Dailies of Florida will hold their spring meeting at St. Augustine, Mar. 28-29, it was announced by Executive Secretary V. J. Obenauer.

St. Augustine's annual fiesta "A Day in Old Spain" will be staged on Friday, March 28.

Index of Design Has Wide Appeal

The Index of American Design" exhibition, which has been divided between the music room of the University of Miami and the Coral Gables Art Center because of the number of plates in the exhibit, has an appeal to art lovers and antiquarians alike. It consists of a number of exact reproductions in water colors of American antiques. Individuals and museums all over the country are allowing the finest pieces from their collections to be reproduced in index. In addition, research workers on the program are discovering and rescuing choice treasures neglected or forgotten in out-of-the-way places.

Three Horses Carry Weight

Three horses are bracketed at top weight of 116 pounds for next Saturday's second running of the $3000 added Royal Palm Handicap at Tropical Park, mile and seventy yards feature for three-year-olds and upward. The maemere Farm's Maeda, B. F. Whitaker's Sickle T and the Tower Stable's Royal Man have been honored in Racing Secretary Robert S. Shelley's weights, and all three are deemed certain starters in the week-end handicap. The Royal Palm Handicap attracted 50 early nominations, including 32 eligibles for the grand prize of the $34-Day spring meeting, the $10,000 added Tropical Handicap on closing day, April 10. Many of the thoroughbreds will use the Satuday stake as a prep for the more important happenings on tap getaway day.

Ann Rhoden Wins Prize In Contest

'It is always fun to be a winner and we are very happy to enclose our check for $10.00 which represents one of the fourth prizes in the national Rilling Koolerwave contest." Naturally, that excerpt from a letter recently received by Ann Rhoden, owner of Ann's Beauty Salon, made her very happy. Miss Rhoden won her award in competition with beauty specialists from nearly every state in the country. "I gave my reasons for using the Kooler wave method, answering questions supplied in a questionnaire", Miss Rhoden said. "My customer had received permanent waves in this country and abroad, and preferred this type wave. Her hair is slightly grey and of meditum texture." Mrs. Eleanor Wilson, Aragon Avenue, who got the permanent wave, shared in the award, receiving a check direct from the manufacture to cover the cost of the wave.

Conn M'Creary Now Top Rider

Jockey Conn McCreary has taken the number one spot among Tropical Park riders for the fist 11 days of the 34-day Spring session, a place he also filled at the recent Hialeah Park session. The St. Louis pilot has whipped 18 horses into the winner's ring, two more than the number accumulated by Paul Ryan in second place. Don Meade is third, with behind the leading pair, with 7 winners. Other leaders: M. Caffarella, J. Gilbert, R. Howell, P. Roberts and D. Scurlock, all with 3 each, and I. Anderson, A. Bodiou and E. Connolly, deadlocked with three apiece.

HISTORIANS WILL MEET

George E. Merrick, president, and members of the Miami branch of the Florida Historical Society will be hosts at the first annual meeting of the society meeting Wednesday through Friday at the Miami Biltmore Hotel. C. Horace Curry of Quincy, president of the society will preside over the directors sessions on Wednesday. The annual meeting will get under way beginning at 9:45 a. m. Thursday. Luncheon on both days with a banquet Friday and a sight seeing trip through the area are highlights. A display of "Floridiana" will be on hand. The purpose of the society is to promote study and an increased awareness of the history of the state among Floridians.

F. R. Bennett of Ft. Lauderdale, was reelected president of the State Association of County Clerks at Daytona Beach last week.

Exhibit Planned At Atlantic City

Florida will occupy the most valuable exhibit space in Atlantic City this summer, a location at the entrance to the Steel Pier, according to Earl W. Brown, manager of Florida National Exhibits.

Indian Baritone Lectures at U. of M.

The University of Miami announces a series of three lectures on American Indian Music to be given by Ish-ti-opi, American-Indian Baritone, in the lounge of the Administration Building, Coral Gables. March 26th-28th, April 2nd at 8:30 o'clock.

The annual convention of the Young Democrats of Florida will be held in St. Petersburg March 27-29. Headquarters will be established at the Suwannee Hotel.

The Government unexpectedly jumped its price for grapefruit from $7.50 to $8.50 a ton under its juice program and announced that 12.558 tons would be purchased this week.

WALLY VERNON

STAR OF STAGE, SCREEN AND RADIO, JOINS JOE RAGAZZO at the SKY CLUB 3600 Southwest Eighth Street (TAMIAMI TRAIL) Continuous Entertainment DINNERS From $1.00 NO COVER Our Beautiful Bar Opens at 2 P. M. for Cocktails—25c

AIR-CONDITIONED GABLES THEATRE

Phone 4-1221 25c MATINEE Smoking Loge - No OPEN DAILY 25c TAX INCLUDED 35c EVENING Extra Charge 2 P M. Sat. Midnite Show March 22 JAMES CAGNEY OLIVIA De HAVILLAND "STRAWBERRY BLONDE" Sun., Mon., Tues. March 23-24-25 Proud...Rebellious... Gallant...reckless! 20th Century Fox proudly pr Madeleine Carroll Fred MacMurray in "VIRGINIA" in Technicolor! Sterling Hayden Helen Broderick Marie Wilson Carolyn Lee Wed., Thurs. March 26-27 THE LANE SISTERS "FOUR MOTHERS" Gale Page Claude Rains

Charlie of El Bolero says...

It's Fun to Be Filled With all the gaiety and music and good fellowship in the prettiest intimate cocktail room in Greater Miami—and you'll find fun at El Bolero MEXICAN LOUNGE BAR 3181 CORAL WAY

Cabaret Restaurant MAYFAIR

IN THE TROPICS FRENCH CUISINE—NEVER A COVER DINNER from $1 2 ORCHESTRAS—Continuous Dancing 3 SHOWS: Dinner, Supper, Breakfast JOE MOSS BERT FROHMAN presents AND HIS "Springtime in the Tropics" Revue W. FLAGLER ST. at 18th AVE. Phone 3-0179

Olney Inn

"MEET ME AT ONE" . . . for luncheon at Olney Inn . . . wonderful food, you know . . . and everyone's there. Such charming surroundings, too, and people you've met. About the nicest place in town . . . Come early for a cocktail or so . . . yes, at one or before . . .? certain conversation CLARA MAY DOWNEY Owner Noon to Nine COCKTAIL BAR 1045 Dade Blvd - The Beach VISIT US IN NEW YORK AT 12 EAST 49TH STREET

THE HUDDLE BAR

AFTER THE THEATRE THE HUDDLE BAR IS THE PLACE FOR A LIGHT LUNCH AND BEER HOME COOKING 3 PIELS - CARLING'S - BALLANTINES Free Parking Direct form the Keg Phone 4-1010

THE FIFTEEN

PRESENT THEIR PROFESSIONAL ACTING COMPANY IN "The Desert's Edge" A New Play of Student Life by MARTHA PITTENGER HELD OVER—SECOND WEEK BEGINNING TUESDAY, MARCH TWENTY-FIFTH THEATRE OF THE FIFTEEN Douglas Entrance, Coral Gables - Tamiami Trail at Douglas Road Seats - - - Now $1.65 $1.10 55c For Reservations Phone 4-6226

HOWARD JOHNSON'S

Restaurants and Ice Cream Shops TAMIAMI TRAIL AT DOUGLAS ROAD - CORAL GABLES

DOG RACING

STEAM-HEATED GRANDSTAND Only track in Greater Miami with Hurdle Races! ALL GLASS STARTING BOXES WEST FLAGLER KENNEL CLUB West Flagler at 37th Avenue POST TIME 8:15 P. M. ADMISSION 25 CENTS

Tommy Bar

TODAY'S SPECIAL SEA FOOD PLATTER

(FEAST for a GOURMET) SOFT SHELL CRAB SCALLOPS OYSTERS SHRIMP POTATO SALAD THAT'S DIFFERENT FRENCH BREAD 85 CENTS REAL FRENCH COOKING ANDRE'S (Formerly of New Orleans) NEW ORLEANS INN 4857 Southwest Eighth Street Miami, Florida

NOW The Te Pee

TAMIAMI TRAIL AT 57TH AVENUE PRESENTS THE GORGEOUS "LETICIA" THE EXOTIC RALPH ROGERS And His Laff Company LOUISE BOYER Terpsichorean Whiz NELL BROOKS Dynamic Songs De Luxe Dinner $1.00 NO COVER NO MINIMUM "Heap Sensible Prices"

GET YOUR CAR TUNED-UP for Spring

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