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 4-1634 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 Fine Start

Coral Gables saw the strong beginning of a new idea last Friday night, when the Gables Kiwanis put on their first annual "Aqua-Gala" at the Miami Biltmore pool. Presented for the benefit of the Underprivileged Child Fund of Kiwanis, the show drew a huge crowd and netted about $1,000 for the charity. The result of weeks of hard preparatory work by all the Kiwanians, the event was a fine example of what can be achieved by teamwork and conscientious effort. Not only did individual Kiwanis members work like Trojans, but the merchants of Coral Gables responded to requests for cooperation with a will that made the fashion show one of this season's entertainment highlights. With Daniels, Cary, Sevilla Hat Shop, Frances Beauty Salon, Alma Sanchez, The Bootery, Gladys Winthrop, Valencia Shop, Phonso, Ada Campbell, Brown, Minna Lee, La Modern Gift Shop, Coral Gables Dress Shop, Yrene Harper Method Salon and the Coral Gables Flower Shop all taking part, the merchants of our town struck a heavy blow at the sufferings of unfortunate children. As many of the shops which sent dresses and shoes to be displayed saw their things spoiled by salt water, and were still happy to have been of service to a good cause, we believe that their good spirit and cheerful willingness to aid the unfortunate deserves the thanks of all Gableites. Without these unselfish merchants, Friday night's show could never have made the success it did. We hope that Alexander Ott and his water show, along with the Ponce de Leon school band, will be able to take part again, as they furnished a strong backbone that made the show the attention-gripping spectacle it was. The Hollywood-British theatre school, which furnished the announcers for the evening, made a fine showing. We know that many an underprivileged child is going to join us in expressing gratitude to the Kiwanians for their fine beginning in what will be an annual affair; and we're sure that every person who attended or participated in the first "Aqua-Gala" will be back next year to make the second pool show an even better and bigger one than the first of the series.

Declamation Contest Winners

Bill Pierce and Leonard Averett, winner and one of the runners-up in the declamation contest which Pierce won in competition with representatives of Miami Edison, Miami High and Andrew Jackson High Schools. Pierce won district prize for Ponce de Leon High School. Averett represented Edison.

Gables Chapter British Daughters Attend Convention

The King Arthur Chapter of the Daughters of the British Empire was well represented at the State Convention held March 12-13-14 in Palatka. The chapter's regent, Mrs. Robert Pentland, sr., and the two delegates, Mrs. Mary Rowley and Mrs. I. J. Kamer, drove up. Mrs. Rowley gave a full report of the year's work, with special emphasis on the war relief activities sponsored by this chapter. Her report was received with enthusiasm. Britain is still in need of mobile kitchens and Florida will endeavor to supply four of these units. To this end the King Arthur Chapter pledged its efforts. Mrs. George Fawcett will be hostess at the next meeting of the chapter at her home, 2616 Granada Boulevard, at 2:30 p. m., Tuesday, April 1.

John Harvey Kellogg of Battle Creek and Miami Springs celebrated his 89th birthday at Miami Springs last week.

Gables Music Club to Have Auditions

Auditions for this years Coral Gables Music Club scholarships will take place at 10:30 Saturday at the Woman's Club. Application should be made immediately with Mrs. Florence Dunlop, chairman or Mrs. A. Beverly Kelley, president. Assisting Mrs. Dunlop are Mrs. Parks Hunter, Mrs. George Corrigan, Mrs. J. Bruce Langdon and Mrs. S. Earle Giffen. Any resident of Coral Gables, students in the Coral Gables schools or member of the music club is eligible to compete. Invitations have also been extended to members of the club to attend the annual luncheon of the Music Teachers association Sunday at the Columbus Hotel. Auditions for singers for the Opera Guild, to be held here this spring under the direction of Arturo di Filippi are also being held. Applications may be made through Kenneth Keys, jr. The regular monthly board meeting of the Town and Gown will be held at 10 a. m. Tuesday at the Administration Building.

BILTMORE B R I E F S

By MILTON M. CHAPMAN Managing Director With the closing of the Miami Biltmore next week, I know I voice the sentiments of our guests and employees when I say we will be sorry to leave Coral Gables. There is consolation, however, in the knowledge that we leave for only a few months and will return again in the late Fall. For us, here at the Miami Biltmore, the season has been an exciting one. The visit of their royal highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, was one of the highlights of our season. Nor were they the only notables who honored us with a stay. You will all recall the glamour surrounding the visit of Miss Deanna Durbin, the singing film star, whose arrival came only 24 hours after the departure of Miss Jeannette MacDonald, another movie favorite. Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., was with us for a time, also, and the Sunday pool shows attracted numerous other Hollywood actors and actresses. The social season was particularly successful, with the Giralda Room the scene of nightly dinner dances and parties; and the semi-weekly bridge-luncheons affording much enjoyment for the women. An innovation in tennis tournaments in this section, a women's round robin tourney staged by John and Arthur Hendrix, joint tennis professionals, highlighted that sport and drew an enthusiastic gallery. The golf program was again a full one, the women's tournament and the International Professional Four-Ball the feature attractions as far as galleries were concerned. The Miami Biltmore course is one of the favorite ones in the country among the leading players, and they were again attracted to Coral Gables by the fine tourneys staged here. Altogether, we are happy at the outcome of the season and

Gag-Filled Evening Expected at Theta Alpha Phi Follies Tonight

By HANK MEYER Shining in the limelight before the footlights at the Theta Alpha Phi, national honorary dramatics fraternity the year's gala parade of versatile collegiate talent, when University theatre tonight and tomorrow evening will be uncovers its fifth annual follies. Hilarious acts, rollicking robust comedy, enchanting music written by campus maestros for the occasion and a package of pull-it-surprise gags blends a fine combination of what should be expected in this gay jamboree which will attempt to portray the typical college life. A highlight of the event will be a women's fashion show. Charming garments will be modeled by the huskiest and heaviest grapplers. Then, just to prove that beauty ain't everything, the pigskin tossers will go into their dance, giving their version of the hoola-hoola and doll dance. Campus Confidier: American Bar Association doffed its derby to the Law School last week, recognizing it as a fully accredited school . . . Freshman grid mentor Ken Ormiston leaves the local gridiron sometime next month for an assistant coach position at Western Reserve University . . . The U's national tennis champs, piloted by Gardner Malloy, start on their tour April 11. They'll clash with top notchers, Rollins, L. S. U., Arizona, U. C. L. A., U. of California and Texas . . . The debate team's planned trip to Havana has been cancelled for the time being . . . Joe Bonano, ace pugilist, didn't accompany Joey Church and Red Cameron to the Intercollegiate Boxing Tournaments being held at Penn State tonight because he's occupied with a C. A. A. course. He'd rather land planes than pugilistic opponents . . . A committee has been appointed by the student senate to revise the school's constitution, which is one sign of the coming school elections. Radio Rendezvous: Directing the Radio Workshop of the University is the brilliant young radio critic and author, Rolf Kaltenborn, who is the son of the noted news commentator, H. V. Kaltenborn. Newest addition to the Workshop's array of broadcasts is an experiment on what they consider a model type of childrens programs. The first in a series of three special programs "Red Tip Halfrow," was presented last Saturday morning at 9:15 over station WQAM, while the two other programs of this type will be presented at the same time and station tomorrow and next Saturday. The stories are amusing animal tales told in a simple yet extremely charming style which are designed for children between the ages of six and nine and are written by Mrs. Marion E. Diller, a member of the Radio Workshop class. In discussing the rehearsals of this program, Kaltenborn said, "At first the students were self-conscious and embarrassed as they took the parts of Billy Beaver, Solomon Skunk, Blackie Rabbitt and Little White Tail, but soon they got over their self-consciousness and began to enjoy their parts." Hollers in the hallway: She sang like a night-in-gale . . . His original dance steps were written all over her shoes . . . Those frat boys have their furniture well planned-mostly on the installment . . . The store was as busy as a bee as all the customers were getting stung . . . In London the time piece is "Big Ben" while in Germany it's the "Swas-tica" . . .Sure the professor knows his work, but no one else does . . . Say listen-whoever heard of a "draft" in Florida? . . . The instructor is O. K. only he seems to have a flunking disposition . . . You lean on me like a mortgage.

Music Club Notes

Finals for the Junior Federation of Music Club contests will be held April 4 and 5 in Lakeland. The state federation meeting this year will be held April 15 through 19 at Lakeland.

Setting a world's record or something, Henry L. Parker of Ft. Lauderdale landed a 471⁄2 pound sailfish on a light casting rod this week. He was using a 9-strand line and an ordinary Shakespeare reel and 5-ft. rod.

Etzwiler Roofing & Painting Co.

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

NATUROL GAS!

COOK WITH NATUROL GAS! A real natural gas available anywhere in Dade County Now. GAS.OIL PRODUCTS, Inc. 1913 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD - - CORAL GABLES

GOLFERS We Specialize in Keeping You FIT

This consists of mineral vapor baths general and specific massage, infra-red baking and manipulative treatments for muscular, joint and nerve conditions. Director, C. H. MacDonald, formerly of the Roney Plaza and the Miami Biltmore Hotels. The women's department in charge of Mrs. Bess Robins, masseuse. MacDonald Health Studio Arcade Building Ponce de Leon Blvd. Phone 4-1253

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 Worth Paint Company for advice on your painting and waterproofing. Dealers in Fine Paints Varnishes and Decorative Water Proofing. If in need of Reliable painter, call us, Worth Paint Co. 1911 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Phone 4-0267.

GARDENING

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

DRESSMAKING

ALTERATIONS and Dressmaking; 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 funeral for $75 and up; wooden casket; $200 and up, metalic casket; $500 and up, solid copper casket; $800 and up, solid bronze casket. Inspersion 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

Room near Country Club of Coral Gables. Yeaar round occupancy. References exchanged. call 4-3139 1-tp Garage Apartment room for two only. Furnished. Apply 331 Madeiria.

FOR SALE

WIRE HAIRED PUPPIES. Pedigreed, Registered, Show-winning stock. Reasonably priced. 2320 Segovia Circle. Ph. 4-6751. 1tp Trailer-two wheeled luggage trailer with Pennsylvania plates-Price $30.00 apply Mr. Stewart at Riviera office. Plymouth 1941 de Luxe 4-door sedan $795. Brand new, just delivered and registered. Must be sold, can finance. Owner-4-2629. 1tp 1940 PACKARD super-eight convertible sedan. Dark green, leather upholstering. Never been driven or registered for tag. Private owner doesn't need. Must sell. Real bargain. Riviera Box 262-L.

Sailin System accordion lessons $1.00. Specialize with beginners. Ph. 4-2136 for appointment.

MASSAGE

Swedish massage and Electrolysis studio. York, 304 Professional Building, Ph. 2-2387 Miami.

WANTED

White nurse-maid; references; stay in, phone 4-0196.

Get Ready for EASTER

. . . ADVISES MR. BUNNY And Holley's is the place to make your Easter headquarters. We have a complete line of candy, Easter baskets and Easter toys now on display and new merchandise is coming in every day. So visit Holley's soon and make your selections: F. N. HOLLEY 5 & 10c STORES 217 CORAL WAY - 2136 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD

LETAW'S PHARMACY THE REXALL STORE

COSMETICS DRUGS PRESCRIPTIONS LETAW'S PHARMACY THE REXALL STORE PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD PHONE: 4-0848

SALE of STATIONERY - 50c

EATON'S LINEN HANDKERCHIEF AND OTHER FANCY BOXES. WITS END STATIONERY NUTTY NOTE PAPER Exhibit of Paintings by LIEUT.-COMMANDER LEWIS P. CLEPHANE College Cupboard 248 Avenue Giralda DISTINCTIVE GIFTS FOR DISCRIMINATING PEOPLE

Announcing. LEON'S BAKERY

Announcing. AN ADDED SERVICE FOR OUR PATRONS Free Daily Delivery ON ORDERS OF 50c OR MORE Effective Monday, March 24, 1941 LEON'S BAKERY Phone: 4-5166 2416 Ponce de Leon Blvd.

RE-NU-ART LUMBER YARDS, INC.

EVERYTHING for the LAWN OR GARDEN A beautiful garden or lawn needs plenty of attention. And that means you need the proper tools to work with. Renuart Hardware Department here in the Gables is proud of its complete line of quality garden tools. Drop in next time you need anything in this line. RE-NU-ART LUMBER YARDS, INC. Everything to Build Anything

A Report to America

The Ford Motor Company's business has always been to serve the needs of the American people. In providing them with low-cost transportation for the past 38 years, we have developed one of the country's largest and most useful industrial units. During a national emergency, we feel that these facilities should be devoted without reserve to our country's needs. Toward that end we started rolling months ago, with these results: 1 A $21,000,000 Ford airplane engine factory, started only 6 months ago, is nearly completed. Production will start with an initial order for 4,236 eighteen cylinder, air-cooled, double-row, radial engines. 2 We are building a new $800,000 Ford magnesium alloy foundry, one of the few in the country. It is already producing lightweight airplane engine castings. 3 Army reconnaissance cars-military vehicles of an entirely new type-are rolling off special Ford assembly lines at the rate of more than 600 a month. We have produced Army staff cars and bomber service trucks. 4 The government has given the "go-ahead" and work is now under way for the fast construction of an $11,000,000 Ford plant to produce bomber airframe assemblies by mass production methods. 5 Several months ago work was started, on our own initiative, on an entirely new 1500 horsepower airplane engine especially designed for mass production. This engine is now in the test stage and plans are being developed for producing it in large quantities when and if needed. 6 A Ford aircraft apprentice school has been established, to train 2000 students at a time. That is a report of progress to date. The experience and facilities of this company can be used to do much of the job which America now needs to get done in a hurry. Our way of working, which avoids all possible red tape, enables us to get results and get them fast. This is the nature of our products and workers who produce them. We are ready to make anything we know how to make, to make it to the limit of our capacity if need be, to make it as fast as we can go, and to start the next job whenever our country asks us to. And to this end, we know we have the full confidence and loyal support of the workmen throughout our plants. Ford FORD MOTOR COMPANY