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Complete Coverage Of Coconut Grove Every Week— SUSAN HOWE CLARK Grove Editor Phone 4-1634—4-3132 A RIVIERA FEATURE MAY 9, 1941 PRICE FIVE CENTS

Clipper Crows NEWS OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE PERSONNEL OF PAN-AMERICAN AIRWAYS

By Nancy Humphreys Chiefs of naval general staffs of the American republics were guests of honor at the luncheon given last Sunday at the International Airport by Pan American Airways. These ranking naval officers of ten Latin-American countries assembled in Miami over the week end and departed Monday morning by chartered airliners on a coast-to coast inspection trip to look over the defense measures being taken by this country. Early this week, nine recent graduates of Maxwell Field, Alabama reported for duty as junior pilots with Pan Am's Eastern Division. These men hold commissions as second lieutenants in the U. S. Army Air Corps Reserve: S. A. Adger, R. E. Crouse, C. W. Higgins, S. C. Kelly, Jr., W. A. Nickles, J. W. Martin, E. H. Mullen, C. E. Pennington and A. O. Powell. Also reporting for duty were junior pilots: E. S. Turner, H. J. Blanco and Orlin Clifford Allison. "A command performance" by the Duke of Windsor took Division Engineer H. W. Toomey and Division Traffic Manager H. C. Dobbs to Nassau last week. It may be assumed that one of the topics discussed at this requested conference was the possible inauguration of a new service between Miami and Nassau with DC-3A's. On Saturday a survey flight from Municipal Airport, Miami, to Oakes Field, Nassau was made in a DC-3A. Total flying time was 76 minutes going over—but a record of only 66 minutes was established on the return flight! However, this service by landplane is still just under discussion. A. O. Doyle, Sales Manager for the U.S.A. domestic offices, stepped in Coconut Grove a few days ago en route to Havana. Added to Pan Am's staff of stewards are eighteen new names: Frank Ruano, Adelfo Reyes, Robert Roy White, Leonard Mongillo, Armando P. Perdomo, Elpidio L. Perez, Ernesto P. Hernandez, Pedro C. Losada, Joe Linares, Neil Arnan Gonzalez, Louis Garcia, Robert McCormick Fink, John A. Fernandez, William A. Chanini, Jack O. Crum, Albert E. Calligari and James A. Alexander. Captain Max Weber, who recently purchased a home at 4108 Reynolds Avenue, Coconut Grove, left yesterday for the Pacific Division to report for duty. Leaving for Rio soon will be Captain and Mrs. W. J. Garriott and children of 1014 Avenue Andalusia, Coral Gables. Capt. Garrison has been transferred to Panair do Brazil. D. D. Grossman, assistant to the division traffic manager, is hoping the Florida legislature will dispatch their business post-haste because Mrs. Grossman will not come home until the Legislature adjourns. Mrs. Grossman, you see, is secretary to Representative Wishart. One of the first in a series of showers complimenting Miss Frances Yarbrough, bride-elect of Edison Freeman, was that given Tuesday evening by Miss Dorothy Jadrnoja at her home at 143 N. W. 26th Street. Sidney Farrington, Pan Am's agent in Nassau, popped in and out of Coconut Grove the same day last week. Here are more scores in the Men's Tennis Tournament: for the second round: De Lima-Bower, 7—5, 9—7; Dougherty-Zalduondo, 6—1, 6—0; and in the quarter-finals: Tigert-Morgan, 4—6, 7—5, 6—3; Brito-Portuondo, 6—4, 4—6, 6—3; Terrell-Reise, 6—1, 6—0. The Girls' Tennis Tournament has reached the quarter-finals. Final scores are not available but here is the outcome of some of the matches: Tunis over Prado, Edwards over Evans (default), Jadrnoja over Schiele (default), Peggy Beveridge over Pritchard, Turner over Avant, Heffernan over Knuck. Capt. and Mrs. William S. DeLIma, 1010 Sunset Road, South Miami plan to leave by romantic airlines for the Pacific Division about May 20th, as Captain deLima has been transferred to San Francisco. Renewing old acquaintances in Coconut Grove this week was Robert Farina, teletypist-clerk in the Express Department of Pan Am in Havana. The many friends in Coconut Grove and Coral Gables of Jimmie Allen will be glad to know that he is now back on feet after a serious illness. Mr. Allen, a traffic representative with Pan Am, was forced to return to his home in Coral Gables, 721 Avenue Majorca from his post in Colombia when he became ill. Pan Am's team in the Coral Gables Softball League is doing all right. At the moment they are tied with Eastern Air Lines for first place, winning their first game vs. the Post Office and the third vs. E.A.L. They lost the second game to Renouart Lumber by one run. P. A. deClaive, his secretary, Miss Florence Sargent, and his "school kids" have moved across the patio in the Anthony Arcade, (Coconut Grove) to spacious new quarters. The old "school-room" is now occupied by Chief Flight Operator Ray Bourret and teletypist Miss Vivian Songer. And in Mr. Bourret's old office is now E. S. Bowers and teletypist, Miss Beth Shimonek. Now you know where to find at least part of the Communications department. In Havana, Grove for a few days (the rainy days) last week was G. L. Pereira, radio operator in charge at Riobamba. Mr. Pereira was en route to Canada, vacationing. The cute brownette on the switchboard in the Aviation Building is Miss Juanita Boles, newest employee in the Communications department. New additions to the Maintenance department include: Edwin H. Coensparger, 234 E. Third Avenue, Hialeah, helper in the Motor Shop at Dinner Key; Miss Hallie Mudro, 2545 N. W. 45th Street, Coconut Gables, stenographer in the Engine Overhaul Shop, Dinner Key; George E. Rerchenrouder, 1282 S. W. 40th Street, helper at Municipal Airport; Robert E. Ruggles, 745 N. W. 30th Street, helper in the Fabric Shop; Earl A. Brown, jr., 8370 N. E. 4th Court, mechanic in the Instrument Shop; William H. Kinnear, jr., 127 N. W. 13th Ave., clerk and stenographer in the Laboratory; Miss Betty Jo Moorman, 564 N. W. 39th Street, stenographer in the division engineer's office. Incidentally, last Tuesday a bunch of five keys was found in front of the Reardon Building. If anyone is still locked out of their house, you might inspect them in Mr. Moore's office in the Aviation Building. The first practice game which Pan Am's second team will play in the newly-organized Miami Softball Commercial League (Moore Park Branch) will be played at 7:30 p. m. May 12th, vs. Tip Top Grocery. Thursday night at 8:45 P.A.A. will play a practice game vs. Belcher Oil. The same teams will be playing the following week at the same tims on the same nights for the first two games in the P.A.A. participates in the League. The rest of the schedule will be announced shortly. All games are to be played in Moore Park. The eight teams in this League are: Belcher Oil, Tip Top Grocery, Florida Power and Light, Southern Bell Telephone, Navy Reserve, Little River Post Office, Fleischer Studios and Pan American. Members of our team include: Gus Campbell, Mike Battle, Jim Snyder, G. I. Miller, jr., Clarence Smith, W. A. Wiggins, E. F. Decker Dick Lewis, Jimmy Williams, H. A. Schweitzer, Everett Nason, Leon Berry, J. A. White. There will be two or three additional members later.

Joint Installation Inducts Three Officer Groups

Mrs. L. S. Upchurch 5th district American Legion Auxiliary president, installed recently elected officer in the Lindley DeGarmo Post No. 70, American Legion Auxiliary, in a joint installation meeting in the Legion home, McFarlane Road, Wednesday night. Dade County Guard of Honor inducted new officers in both post No. 70 and the North Miami post. Auxiliary officers installed are Mrs. L. M. Duncan, president; Mrs. C. L. Theed, 1st vice president; Mrs. W. Dewey Johnson, 2nd vice president; Mrs. W. E. Burkins, recording secretary; Mrs. E. E. Ayars, corresponding secretary; Mrs. L. M. Stoutenburg, historian; Mrs. A. L. Buzzell, chaplain; Mrs. O. S. Nelson, sergeant-at-arms; Mrs. C. W. Henderson, asst. sergeant, and Mrs. C. P. Dillingham, treasurer. Directors are Mrs. W. H. Martin, retiring president, who was presented with a jeweled past president's pin; Mrs. L. M. Martin and Mrs. L. C. Henry. Officers installed in the local post include, L. M. Duncan, commander; Charles F. MacNeil, 1st vice commander; William T. Walters, 2nd vice commander; W. E. Burkins, adjutant; Thomas T. Parks, chaplain; Ering Ayars, historian; L. M. Stoutenburg, finance officer; Thomas D. Allen, sergeant-at-arms and Leonard Kendrick, service officer. Directors include Maurice A. Bryan, C. L. Theed, A. L. Buzzell, A. F. Hudson and D. T. MacInnes. Announcement was made that the auxiliary was named second award winner at the state convention in Key West, for the history written by Mrs. W. E. Pennoyer, historian for the auxiliary during the past year. Two citations, one from the state and one a national award were also given the auxiliary for its membership achievement.

Six Candidates Campaigning For City Commission Seats

Six Miami city commissioner candidates will put the finishing touches between now and Tuesday on their campaign to become one of three new commissioners in the second primary of the election. With a total run-on of 27,224 votes in the first primary this week, C. H. "Cliff" Reeder, Grove resident for many years, was high man, with a vote of 10,715 votes from 48 precincts. R. C. Gardner was second, with a total vote of 10,166, Abe Aronovitz, third with 8,885 votes, Alexander Orr Jr., fourth, with 7,349 votes, I. D. MacVicar, fifth with 6,708 votes and Robert R. Williams, sixth with 5,801 votes. Nine other candidates were eliminated. The two high men in next week's election win four-year terms as commissioners, the low candidate a two-year term. They will take office with two hold-over commissioners at noon next Thursday (May 15). Mr. Reeder is a former mayor and commissioner (1927-35), as is Williams. Aronovitz is a former assistant city attorney. Orr and Gardner are members of the present city commission, MacVicar is a lumber and building material dealer and a city hospital trustee. Voting in the run-off Tuesday will likely be heavier than in the first primary, City Clerk Frank Kelly said, but no confusion is anticipated, with the new system now in use. Voters apparently have become accustomed to voting machines and casting of only three ballots entails the pulling down of only three levers. All polls will be open at 8 a. m. Tuesday and bars will be closed during voting hours.

Mrs. J. B. Semple Entertains Board

Mrs. John B. Semple who with Mrs. George Brett is an honorary chairman of the Coconut Grove branch of British War Relief Society Inc., entertained officers and chairmen of the group at luncheon at her home, 3551 Main Highway, Tuesday. Places were laid for Mrs. Brett, Mrs. Edward H. Wright III, active chairman of the group; Mrs. John Oberne, treasurer; Miss Ruth Deemer, secretary; Mrs. C. Murray Stoddart, membership chairman; Mrs. John Moore, wool chairman; Mrs. James Brickell, chairman children's clothing; Mrs. John Wainwright, publicity and Mrs. Loderwick Rossner, chairman of salvage.

Mrs. Magruder Recovering

R. H. Magruder left Wednesday night for Thomasville, Ga., where Mrs. Magruder is in Archibald hospital, recovering from injuries and shock received in an automobile accident in which Mrs. J. H. Shannon, was killed and her sister Mrs. Mary Avery, prominent real estate woman, died Wednesday night as a result of injuries suffered. The three women were en-route to Monticello when their automobile left the road two miles outside of Monticello. Mrs. Shannon's home was in Marsha P. I., and Mrs. Avery resided on Hibiscus Island, Miami Beach. Mrs. Magruder's real estate offices are at 3435 Main Highway.

Red Cross Working Unit Being Formed in Grove

Coconut Grove will have its own Red Cross surgical dressing and first aid headquarters upon completion of plans begun at a preliminary organization meeting held in the Housekeepers Club Tuesday morning. Called by Mrs. Arthur Gutteridge, Housekeeper Club president, the meeting assembled representatives of the women's club, of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Bryan Memorial Church, Coconut Grove Civic Club, the Parent-Teacher Assn., the Home Demonstration Club, American Assn. University Women, and the Lindley DeGarmo Post No. 70, American Legion Auxiliary. J. Fritz Thompson, executive director, Dade County chapter Red Cross, and Mrs. George C. Estill, chairman surgical dressings corps, Miami, spoke of England's increasing need for help from the American Red Cross. Despite there being 3700 chapters comprising 1,000,000 women at work in America, making dressing for the American Red Cross organization, these are only a fraction of the number needed, it was said. Request has been made by the British organization also, for 4800 sweaters and 100 layettes. "Toddler packs", composed of necessities for babies from 9-18 months are in great demand. Appointed organization representatives will meet next Tuesday at 10 a. m. in the Housekeepers Club to select chairmen for the various groups and to decide which branch of first aid work should also be undertaken by this group of workers. Such a group should be a permanent active group, maintained not only for war emergencies but for any and all possible local disaster, it was pointed out. Mrs. Gutteridge will preside at this meeting and invites all interested persons to attend.

SPRING MOTIF USED AT TEA

Mrs. John Otto, 3884 El-Proda Boulevard, Utopia, entertained a small group of friends at tea Tuesday. Mrs. Otto selected blue delphinium and Easter lillies to emphasize a Spring motif for her party. Assistants included Mrs. Clark Stearns, Mrs. Joseph Spencer Kennard, Mrs. Cleland Davis, Mrs. W. B. McDaniel and Mrs. W. M. Bennett.

MRS. HALL PURCHASES SHATTUCK RESIDENCE

Mrs. W. Maclay Hall is occupying her newly purchased home, 3647 Saint Gaudens Red. which she recently purchased.

YOMARCO CLUB SELECTS OFFICERS FOR YEAR

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Gulliver were named presidents of the Yomarco Club at a meeting held in Plymouth Congregational Church parish house Tuesday evening. Other officers named were Mr. and Mrs. Edward Flipse, vice president; Mr. and Mrs. Bartle Allen, secretary and Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Pearson, treasurer. Installation of officers will take place June 3rd at 8 p. m.

SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB MEETS MONDAY

The Coconut Grove Shuffleboard Club will meet at 7:30 p. m. Monday at 3148 Commodore Plaza. R. L. Pennington, president, urges all members to attend.

SNOWDENS PURCHASE NEW RESIDENCE

Mr. and Mrs. George C. Snowden, jr., well known Grove residents of King Park, have purchased the 3 bedroom 2 bath home at 4000 Kiara (Cleveland Park), and have taken possession of their new residence. Purchase was made from George Andrade, owner.

MRS. CALLAHAN IS SPEAKER

Mrs. Callahan, district director of the U.S. division of Community Service program, was guest speaker at the meeting on Wednesday, of the Woman's Society of Plymouth Congregational Church.

MRS. SAYLES PRESIDES AT AUXILIARY MEET

Mrs. W. W. Sayles presided at the meeting of the Women's Auxiliary of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church on Wednesday, in the absence of Mrs. Bert Lienhardt, president, who has returned to her home in the north. Mrs. Eeling Ayars and Mrs. Philip Mank, delegates to the recent annual Diocesan convention in Fort Myers, gave reports of that meeting.

Wins Award

William Pierce, Ponce De Leon High School student, was recently presented with an engraved cup as an oratorical award, by W. M. Martin, retiring Lindley DeGarmo American Legion Post No. 70, commander.

WILL MEET

Circle two, Bryan Memorial Church, will be entertained at a party at the home of Mrs. Myron Savage, 700 Alhambra Circle, Monday. A Fellowship supper is scheduled in the church at 6:30 Tuesday, to be followed by the annual meeting at 8 p. m., when the yearly reports will be given.

PAN AMERICAN AIRWAYS SYSTEM

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THEATRE GRILL

Next to Grove Theatre 5-Course Dinner — 50c 3502 Main Highway Ph. 4-9479

COCONUT GROVE AWNING CO.

3326 Mary Street Serving Awning Needs Since 1927. MRS. S. J. NEWCOMB

SPARROW'S NEST

BEER | WINE SPARROW'S NEST J. W. SPARROW, Prop. Dixie Highway and Douglas Rd. CHICKEN - SOUPS Oysters - Barb-Que - Beef - Pork ASSORTED SANDWICHES Phone 4-9244

CALLED TO KEY WEST

Paul Drake and his mother, Mrs. Willie, 3840 Wood Avenue, Ye Little Woode, have gone to Key West, where he is in the U. S. Navy Reserve.

Grosvenors Leave

Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Grosvenor, Douglas Road; returned to Washington, D. C., on Tuesday.

GROVE RESIDENTS MOVE TO MIAMI

Mr. and Mrs. H. E. John, residents at 2882 McFarlane Road the past three years, have moved to 829 Southwest 18th Ford.

Bus Discontinued

St. Stephen's Church School bus has been discontinued until next Fall, according to announcement of Mrs. Benjamin W. Soper, church school superintendent. Church school sessions are at 9:45 a. m. Sunday.

Sermon Named

"The Father of Jesus" will be the subject of Rev. Albert Dale Hagler's sermon at 11 a. m. Sunday at Bryan Memorial Church.

Commissioner R. C. Gardner, seeking re-election in the May 13 run-off, takes this opportunity of thanking his friends and supporters in Coconut Grove and this area for their generous vote in the first primary May 6.

ABE ARONOVITZ

HONEST — FEARLESS — INDEPENDENT A Candidate for Public Office Should Be Judged By His Record In The Past City Government for the People Instead of for Special Interests "Keep Faith With Abe and He Will Keep Faith With You" Paid Political Adv.

Notices for Bids for Larger Post Office Were Posted in Grove This Week

Advertisements were posted Tuesday in the Coconut Grove and Miami postoffices inviting proposals to lease quarters for the Coconut Grove Station, 3096 Henry Street, for five or 10 years beginning January 1, 1942. Leasing of the Grove Station is in charge of Postal Inspector Frank Kelly said, but no con- will receive proposals until June 7, 1941. Notices posted specify a central location in Coconut Grove with 3,650 square feet of floor space. Growth of the postal business here is indicated; Postmaster George E. Merrick said, by the fact that the space required under the new lease is nearly double that of the present station. Proposal blanks and detailed information are available at Mr. Merrick's office in the Federal building, Miami.

SNOWDEN'S GROVE SERVICE STATION

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

I WANT TO THANK YOU

Friends and Neighbors, for your loyalty, friendship and support in the First Primary of the election for Miami City Commissioner on Tuesday this week. I cherish the confidence you have shown in me by your splendid vote and I pledge my loyalty and devotion to Coconut Grove and Miami. I shall appreciate your vote again in the Second Primary next TUESDAY, MAY 13th 20 C. H. "CLIFF" REEDER Paid Political Advertisement

The large vote accorded me

is proof that my efforts toward good government for the city at large have been appreciated and I shall continue to work for the good of the public when I am returned to the commission next week. I did everything possible during my last term as city commissioner to provide good water for the Grove and environs and I voted recently to extend the water pipelines to this section. You may rest assured that in every opinion I express and every move I make while serving you as your city commissioner again during the coming four years, that I am happy in the confidence you have placed in me in this election, and I earnestly urge you to again vote for me next Tuesday (May 13). Paid Political Advertisement Phone 2-6311 Free Transportation to Polls MAY 13, 1941 Re-elect R. C. GARDNER

MAINTAINING TELEPHONE SERVICE STANDARDS

As America girds for national defense, the Southern Bell Company's aim is not only to meet the increasing telephone demands of government and industry, but to continue rendering high quality service to the individual user. Despite the necessity for training numerous new employes, and caring for a record increase in telephones and volume of calls, the service has generally continued at a high standard. Telephone men and women are continuing to furnish friendly, helpful and technically efficient service. These trained and experienced workers and their management are accustomed to working together and to planning ahead under conditions imposed by emergencies. The workers, while meeting the rapidly expanding defense telephone requirements, are caring for the needs of the individual user in every way they can under existing conditions. The telephone organization is doing its best to see that during these times of national emergency you continue to derive the greatest possible advantages from your use of the service. Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company Incorporated

ROLLER SKATE IN COMFORT SPECIAL RATES to PARTIES

Afternoon 2 to 5 P. M. Children 15c - Adults 15c plus tax Evening 7:30 to 11 P. M. Admission - - - 35c plus tax VENETIAN SKATING RINK 2790 S. W. 27th AVENUE

La Casita

Now Open LUNCHEON - DINNER MRS. MAE SWING Permanent Manager 3542 Main Highway COCONUT GROVE

Charlie & Bolero SAYS

Lost and Found— If you're looking for some of your old pals and can't locate them in their old haunts— you just ain't been looking right. They're in a new place now, in the favorite Pan-Am rendezvous, which, of course, is El Bolero MEXICAN LOUNGE BAR 3181 CORAL WAY