Coral Gables Riviera

CORAL GABLES RIVIERA

AN INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Published every Friday by the Miami Riviera Publishing Company, 306 Coral Way, Coral Gables, Florida Established January, 1926 Combined with the Dade County and Coconut Grove Times, 1929. JOHN D. MONTGOMERY | President JAMES B. MOORE | Editor and General Manager Mailing Address, P. O. Box 704 Telephone 4-1694 SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year by Carrier, Coral Gables and immediate vicinity | $2.00 Six months | $1.25 One Year by Mail | $3.00 Entered as second class matter May 21, 1926, at the Postoffice at Miami, Florida, under Act of March 3, 1879.

A Real Cleanup Plan

At a recent meeting of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Upton C. Ewing made a suggestion that is worthy of serious consideration by the city: that Coral Gables, in order to avoid the street littering that detracts from the appearance of the downtown area, set up trash receptacles on street corners and wage a campaign of education to prompt the use of the receptacles. The streets of Coral Gables, wide and open to the wind, are frequently cluttered with waste papers and other trash, which is a condition the regular street-cleaning activity is unable to overcome. Only cooperation of the citizens who thoughtlessly drop cigarette packages and other small pieces of trash can put an end to the littering. Mr. Ewing suggested that the Chamber of Commerce might, if public reaction was favorable, furnish the city with the receptacles at no cost to Coral Gables, asking only that the city aid in bringing the matter to the attention of Gableites. Both he and the Chamber of Commerce deserve the thanks and aid of the city and of all of us who live in Coral Gables. The corner-receptacle idea has aided greatly in promoting the neatness of other cities—it can do the same for Coral Gables.

EYES RIGHT!

by Squier MAN'S FIRST LIGHT WAS, OF COURSE, HIS COOKING FIRE. THE IDEA OF A LAMP WAS PROBABLY BORN WHEN A BIT OF FLAMING MOSS OR STICK FELL INTO DRIPPINGS OF FAT. OBSERVING THAT THIS FLAME WAS BRIGHTER AND LONGER LASTING, MEN SOAKED MOSS IN GREASE FOR LIGHTING THEIR CAVES. TORCHES OF BRONZE DEVELOPED BY THE ATHENIANS WERE OF GREAT ARTISTIC BEAUTY BUT DUBIOUS ILLUMINATING VALUE. THEY WERE CONICAL IN SHAPE,THE HOLLOW CENTER BEING STUFFED WITH OILY RAGS. IN 1789 THE ENGLISH DISTILLED GAS FROM COAL, INTRODUCED IT IN THE U.S. IN 1816. IT WAS LITTLE USED, DUE TO LACK OF FACILITIES.BY 1875 HOWEVER, IT WAS THE GENERALLY ACCEPTED METHOD OF LIGHTING "STICKING TOMMY" WAS THE NAME GIVEN TO THIS CANDLE HOLDER BY GLOUCESTER FISHERMEN DEVELOPMENTS RAPIDLY FOLLOWED EDISON'S 1879 LAMP--THE 'STOPPER' LAMP ABOVE LIT THE CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR OF 1893. DESPITE GREAT IMPROVEMENTS IN LIGHTING, EYE DEFECTS INCREASED DUE TO GLARE, MISPLACED FIXTURES, OVERUSE OF EYES IN POOR LIGHT. TODAY, HOME AND FACTORY LIGHT CAN BE SCIENTIFICALLY MEASURED TO INSURE PROPER INTENSITY. EYESIGHT SPECIALISTS AGREE THAT ADEQUATE AND PROPERLY DIFFUSED LIGHT CAN GREATLY DIMINISH THE DANGER OF EYE STRAIN, IMPROVE GENERAL HEALTH AND DISPOSITION.

CHARLES J. WHITE RETURNS FROM TRIP

Charles J. White of 644 Avenue Altara returned recently from a 28 day sea voyage and visit to British Honduras. Mr. White and Wm. Waddle of West Palm Beach made the trip on an 85 foot commercial Banana boat. For an unique experience and they had it. He reports bad weather at sea forced them to remain in their bunks two days each way. Life among the natives in Honduras seemed very calm according to Mr. White and talk of war was only that Great Britain and the United States would win. On the return trip Mr. White says that the boat had a cargo of bananas, $600 bunches, so weighted the boat that the deck was under water most of the way.

The inhabitants of Monkey Jungle near Homestead entertained Frank (Bring 'em Back Alive) Buck and Mrs. Buck last week. Buck, who probably knows as much about monkeys as the monkeys do themselves passed out many autographs to the other visitors but none to the monkeys.

LEGALS

NOTICE OF OPENING OF CITY REGISTRATION BOOKS FOR PERSONS TO BE ASSESSED WITH THE CITY DURING REGULAR REGISTRATION PERIOD. All interested are hereby notified that pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter of the City of Coral Gables from April 24, 1941, to May 8, 1941, both days inclusive, no person is disqualified by necessity for that absence, of registration on said books, respectively, under said Section 15. The City of Coral Gables during regular business hours at the City Hall on and after Monday, March 24, 1941. E. B. SHAW, Supervisor of Registration.

In choosing its requirements, each family decides the exact price.

COMBS FUNERAL SERVICE MIAMI: Ph 3-2101 MI BEACH: Ph. 5-2101 1539 N.E. 2nd AVE. | 1850 N. ALTON RD.

SCOUT NEWS

Troop 38 The meeting started promptly at 7:00 p. m. with the Scout Oath and Laws. Wylly Keck and Dennis Kellher told about the camping trip held two weeks ago. Raymond Brown was elected Patrol Leader of the Indian Patrol. Robert Long was elected Quartermaster. We were glad to have Mr. Raymond Brown and Benard Warick as our guests Friday night. All scouts of Troop 38 will give their dues tonight to the Community Chest. Gordon Craig Jr. Scribe Troop 37 Troop 7 meeting opened with patrol business in which patrol reports, troop dues and attendance was checked. An investiture for Tommy Mumford took place in which he was made a Boy Scout of Troop 7. He was given Two Scout's Wolf Patrol. Troop business was discussed. Inspection by Larry W. Montague, John McWhorter and Frank Brooks. There is going to be a field meet on March 21st in which all scouts in the district are invited. After practicing for field meet troop was dismissed with scoutmaster's benediction. Green Bar council meeting after scout meeting. John Peacock—Scribe Troop 7 won three dollars for having the best window display in Miami. The troop donated the money to the Community Chest. Our window display was in Kress' window in Miami. The Girl Scout troops of the Coral Gables Methodist church will hold their semi-annual court of awards Friday March 28 at 7:30 p. m. in the church auditorium. The troops and leaders are: Mrs. W. E. McDavid, troop 56; Mrs. W. G. Hawkins, troop 57; Mrs. C. I. Babcock, troop 28. The brownies are invited to be special guests. Refreshments will be served.

PAULINE CORLEY'S BOOK TO BE PUBLISHED

"The World and Richard", Pauline Corley's first book, will be released by Random House, publishers, early next fall, according to word received here. Miami and Miami Beach supplied the locale for Miss Corley's book. "No just a novel, not very historical," according to the author, "but its my first, and its like having a first child, I imagine". Exact date of release will be announced later.

MRS. J. G. HEID HAS GUEST TALENTED GRANDSON

Mrs. Calvin Tichenor of New York is the guest house of Mrs. J. G. Heid, 536 Avenue San Lorenzo. Mrs. Heid's grandson, Richard La Mar, talented eight year old pianist, and pupil of Eleanor Clarke Linton will play at the evening concert Sunday at the Urmey Hotel. Richard has appeared this winter at the Flamingo and recently was heard on the program at Mrs. Benjamin F. Tobin's tea at "Mirafloors".

The Florida Citrus Commission will donate the cup which will be presented to the champion winning the All-Florida Orange Picking Contest at Avon Park, March 22. Entries are pouring into the office of the committee, according to J. P. Garber, secretary.

More than 9,000 cars of lime-rock have been shipped from Williston since the defense program got underway. This totals more than half a million tons and about one-half million dollars to the local industry, of which more than $16,000 was paid to owners of the land as royalties.

A state wide reduction in fire insurance rates on dwellings and stores protected by fire departments of approximately 10 percent was announced by the Florida Inspection and Rating Bureau this week.

BISCAYNE EXTERMINATING SERVICE INC.

PHONE 4-6401 MIAMI BEACH 5-5653 3012 CORAL WAY

Blossom Forth this Spring!

IN NEW CLOTHES FOR EVERY ONE IN THE FAMILY. NEW SPRING FURNITURE FOR THE HOME . . . PAINT UP, FIX UP, CLEAN UP. BUY EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN CORAL GABLES

ILA SMITH LAUNDRY

(Formerly of Miami Laundry) 312 Coral Way -- Coral Gables

Florida will send 1,075 men to the colors in April, Gen. Vivian Collins, state director of selective service, stated last week. Of this number 775 will be whites and 300 will be negroes.

WANT ADS

GARDENING: LAWNS fully cared for, resetting, bitterstem grass and soil furnished. Ph. 4-7474. R. M. Poteet.

REPAIRS

HOME REPAIRS — Loans arranged. Plastering, painting, roofing carpenter work. Floor sanding. JOE POHNL, 3640 S. W. 14th St. 15 years in Gables. Phone 4-1064. YOUR HOME IS YOUR best asset. Painting and preserving it not only adds to its beauty but makes more pleasant living—See Warth Paint Company for advice on your painting and waterproofing—Dealers in Fine Paints Varnishes and Decorative Water Proofing. If in need of Reliable Contractor call us, Warth Paint Co. 1911 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Phone 4-0267.

GARDENING

DRESSMAKING

ALTERATIONS and Dress-making: See Mrs. Kerns at DANIELS. You'll be pleased with her work and with our prices. Opp. Gables Theatre.

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

MIAMI'S LARGEST and finest. Costs no more. Complete funerals for $75 and up, wooden casket; $200 and up, metal casket; $500 and up, solid copper casket; $800 and up, solid bronze casket. Inspection invited, 2987 W. Flagler St. Dial 4-6414. Flagler Funeral Home.

AMBULANCE SERVICE

$3 PER CALL IN GREATER MIAMI. DIAL 4-6414, FLAGLER FUNERAL HOME.

CREMATORIUMS

$50—Cremation service—Flagler Crematorium, Florida's most modern, Dial 4-6414. Flagler Funeral Home.

FOR RENT

Centrally located: Ideal for business couples furnished bedroom apartments. Priced for yearly tenants. LeJeune at Aragon Ave. see manager or phone 7-2962—owner. 1tp Room near Country Club of Coral Gables. Prefer single gentleman, year round occupancy. References exchanged. call 4-3139 1-tp FURNISHED HOUSE — Nicely furnished house, 6 rooms, tile bath, electric range, sun porch, dishes, linens and silver—at a reasonable rent in Coral Gables. Box 105, Coral Gables Riviera.

Etzwiler Roofing & Painting Co.

FHA Loans for Roofing, Painting and Waterproofing PHONE 4-2244 42 ALMERIA AVE. CORAL GABLES, FLA.

FOR SALE

WIRE HAIRED PUPPIES, Pedigreed, Registered, Show-winning stock. Reasonably priced. 2320 Segovia Circle. Ph. 4-6751.

Trailer—two wheeled luggage trailer with Pennsylvania plates—Price $30.00 apply Mr. Stewart at Riviera office.

SOLAR ENERGY stops pain instantly. Rejuvenates. Reduces. Wonderful results. York Swedish Massage, Electrolysis Studio. 304 Professional Building. Telephone 2-2887.

Plymouth 1941 de Luxe 4-door sedan $795. Brand new, just delivered and registered. Must be sold, can finance. Owner-4-2629 1tp

FRISKY As a Lamb

THAT'S THE WAY TO FEEL THIS SPRING! And you will, too; when you've done all your shopping in CORAL GABLES . . . no traffic worries . . . no parking problems.

EVERY DAY WEARS A SMILE IN CORAL GABLES

Planning for the future has already shown results in our town, where every day all year 'round offers a full program of healthful recreation out of doors . . . where every curving street presents new beauty . . . where community life is substantially established as a result of good schools, churches and clubs. Coral Gables is growing, but long-range planning will extend into future years to safeguard the traditional beauty and tranquility of our community. And the electric standard of living, chosen by our town, will continue to insure against soot and smoke, and the hazards of fire. Homes will always be clean, convenient, modern. Our town leads in electric living. Of all cities served by Florida Power & Light Company, Coral Gables has the greatest percentage of homes enjoying electric cookery, water heating and refrigeration. ELECTRICITY IS CHEAP! FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY SUNSHINE SERVICE W. D. FULLER, Manager OUR TOWN IS BEST