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ABSENTEE BALLOTS May Be Cast Starting Monday at CITY HALL (Final Day-June 6)

CORAL GABLES RIVIERA

AN INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER 16TH YEAR NO. 14 CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, MAY 23, 1941 PRICE FIVE CENTS

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Both Country Clubs Plan Extensive Improvements

Extensive improvement programs at both the Country Club of Coral Gables and the Miami Biltmore Country Club have gotten under way, and when completed will represent an expenditure of approximately $13,000. At the Country Club of Coral Gables, Karl D. Schmitz announced that the contracts have been let and that work will be started in the near future on the painting of the entire exterior of the club property. This includes all repairs and the painting of the fence around the patio. On June 1, work will be started on the construction of a new dining terrace at the club, which will be located in the small patio, just west of the main dancing patio. A roof will be constructed over the patio, enabling dancing and dining there even in inclement weather. Work has already gotten underway on improvements to the Miami Biltmore Country Club's golf course and that portion of the canal system that runs through the club property. The program, which will represent an expenditure of approximately $10,000 includes improvements to the course proper and the cleaning out of the canals. When they are cleaned, a new type of short grass will be planted in them, which will prevent the recurrence of the tall, canecchoking weeds. The canals will also be stocked with fish.

Straws In The Political Wind by JIM MOORE

Once again the query has arisen about public meetings prior to the election. Many persons have called and wanted to know if any gatherings would be held where all the candidates would appear and speak briefly concerning their candidacies. So far as we can learn, no such meetings have been scheduled. We feel, however, that a meeting of this kind would be a good idea. Because it would be absolutely neutral in every respect, it could be sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, Jaycees or some other civic body. How about it? Duff Hopkins and Keith Phillips have both asked us to make it clear to the voters that they are independent candidates. Both are emphasizing the idea that they have no organized backers and are "out on their own". All of which leads us to notify all the candidates that the columns of The Riviera are open to them for any utterances that they may have to make on any issue. Of course space limitations would prevent us from printing an entire speech of any candidate, but we'd be glad to offer our news columns for any reasonable message that has news value. For more space consuming announcements, we refer you to our advertising department. Speaking of utterances with news value; a well known local politico told us one on himself the other day. After talking at length to a reporter he cautioned him "Don't quote me". "Don't worry, retorted the scribe, "I work for a NEWS paper." The Taxpayers Association headquarters in the Renuart Arcade resembles a bee-hive with all the activity going on around there. The backers of Whitley, Mayes, Bell and Cray are bending every effort to assure a complete victory for their slate. John Hardeman, who helped not a little to elect Bill Joyce to the office of county purchasing agent, is acting as campaign manager for his friend Andy Healy. John was thinking about running himself, but when Andy decided to toss his hat in, John pitched right in to help elect him. John predicts that Andy will be top man in the commission race, in case any of you boys want to wager. With the election inspectors appointed, it appears that the same old familiar faces will be in charge of the voting on June 10. Most of the inspectors have had plenty of practice at previous elections, so things should run smoothly. Persons who will not be in town on election day can cast absentee ballots at city hall starting Monday. The balloting will continue through June 6. No mail ballots this year. Incidently, absentee voters this year will cast their vote on mimeographed ballots. The city figures that so few will be cast, that it isn't worth spending the taxpayers money for printed ballots. Being in the printing business, we can hardly approve. Doesn't seem right for a progressive town like ours. But then, perhaps we're prejudiced.

Candidate

Because a print of this picture did not reach the Riviera office on time, the photograph of Capt. Allen F. Kniebiely did not appear with the rest of the candidates for the city commission race. However, here is the captain, completing the roster of political aspirants.

Memorial Day Services Planned by Legion Post

Home defense preparations and a program for impressive Memorial Day ceremonies to be held at the Coral Gables Post American Legion next Friday, were outlined to a large gathering of Legionnaires at the organization's regular meeting on Wednesday evening, according to announcement by Commander W. Edward Winegar. Historian Joseph R. Byerly and Post Chaplain Bror Landahl, the committee in charge of the Memorial Day program, which will mark the first official observance of the occasion by a program held in the local home of the Legion, prior participation having been limited to the Miami area services held in Miami, when announcing plans extended an invitation to all citizens of Coral Gables who may desire to honor the nation's dead to attend the ceremonies which will get under way at 8 P. M. next Friday evening in the Legion Club House at Alhambra Circle and Salzedo Street. The Dade County Guard of Honor, will be assisted by the American Legion Auxiliary in the post in the program, which will include a roll call of the deceased members of the local post. At 9 A. M. on Memorial Day, Legionnaires who plan to take part in the parade to be held in Miami under the auspices of the Dade County Patriotic Observance Committee, will assemble at the Legion Club House where cars will be made available to take them to Miami and the cemetery services following the parade. Chairman Al. B. Lambert of the National Defense and Disaster Relief Committee, who is a member of the Dade County Defense Council headed by Byron C. Hanks, the group designated by Governor Holland to organize this area for home defense, outlined progress to date (Please Turn to Page Five)

Experts on Polio Are Coming Here

Dr. John R. Paul, Yale University's expert on anterior poliomyelitis and Dr. Alexander G. Gilliam, epidemiologist of the United States Public Health Service will arrive in Coral Gables today to assist in the study of the current outbreak of infantile paralysis. Both men are coming to the area at the request of Coral Gables Health Officer Dr. F. E. Kitchens, who requested their assistance by long distance telephone calls on Wednesday. All elementary schools in the city were ordered closed Wednesday, following the outbreak of two new cases in Coral Gables. The schools will not re-open until fall. Ponce de Leon High School and St. Theresa's high school will continue classes. Citizens of the area have been requested by officials to take the following precautions: "1—Unnecessary gatherings should be avoided and persons should avoid going into congested places. "2—Personal contacts such as kissing and hand-shaking; should be avoided. "3—Pets should not be handled, and steps should be taken for protection against insects of all kinds. "4—People should put nothing inside their mouths when outside the home. Keep Physically Fit "5—Milk for drinking should be pasteurized or boiled. "6—Individuals should keep physically fit, with special attention to proper food, elimination, rest, fresh air and exercise, but excessive fatigue should be avoided. "7—Cleanliness of person and of environment should constantly be enforced. The use of nasal antiseptics is not advised because immune bodies are normally present in the nasal mucous, and these natural protective mechanisms may be counteracted by antiseptics. "8—Operations of the nose and tonsils and adenoids should be postponed."

Election Officials Appointed

The clerk and inspectors for the June 10 city election were named Tuesday by the city commission. Lewis H. Fogle has been appointed clerk. Inspectors will include H. R. Anderson, R. J. Beaton, E. G. Bishop, William Rutherford Brown, S. J. DeGiffen, Jr., Charles E. Michel, John M. Montgomery, James B. Moore, George Mngford, Sr., W. C. Russell, Walter E. Schaefer, R. E. Semple and Madeline Whitcher. A date for an instruction meeting of the board will be announced later.

Will Complete Apartment

Work was started this week on the completion of the exterior of the apartment building which has stood un-finished at 125 Avenue Zamora since 1925. The building, now owned by Martin B. Paley of Cincinnati, will be stuccoed and painted on the outside, landscaped and storm shutters installed. Paley purchased the building from J. Y. Gooch.

Local Chamber Protests County Unit School Bill

The Directors of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce protested vigorously against the passage of a legislative bill providing for a referendum on making Dade County a single school district instead of the present area districts in a telegram to members of the Dade delegation in Tallahassee. The telegram sent by President Frank N. Holley Jr., read: "Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce feels bill before house creates one school district in Dade County will work hardship on Coral Gables schools. We are planning to make Coral Gables one district in order to get improvements needed for many years and Dade county one school district will make floating of bond issues impossible unless every part of the county is getting some school improvements whether needed or not." The Coral Gables chamber of commerce and city officials have been endeavoring to find some solution to the problem of rendering additional financial assistance to Ponce de Leon high school, as well as other schools in District Five, which is the area south of Coral Way in Coral Gables. It has been proposed that the best methods would possibly be a redistricting of that portion of District Two in Coral Gables extending from Coral Way north to the Tamiami Trail, and placing it in District Five, or the creation of an entirely new district comprising the city of Coral Gables only. A committee appointed by President Holley is working on the subject to see which is the most feasible.

Autobiography Is Feature of Kiwanis Meeting

Coral Gables Kiwanis heard the life history of three fellow members on Tuesday when A. B. Curry, Sam Sparks and Dr. R. M. Sheetz presented brief autobiographies. The program, which is expected to become a regular feature, was arranged by William H. Merriam. In the attendance contest, the Red team, headed by Louie E. Lanford held the first place with a 100 per cent rating for three consecutive weeks. Members of the Red team include Clarence Ayers, E. H. Cardwell, A. W. Ellis, S. E. Giffen, J. M. Hoffman, H. D. Jarvis, Thomas C. Mayes, Rodney Miller, Rev. J. C. Pelgrim, R. A. Rasco, Karl D. Schmitz, Sam Sparks, O. B. Sutton and Hans Wedemeyer.

Board Seven Sends Fifteen To Blanding

Fifteen young men, registered with local draft board 7, left yesterday morning for Camp Blanding at Starke, Fla. for a year's training under the selective service program. Those inducted included Ralph Anthony Scanzillo, Kendall; Jordan Robert Arries, South Miami; James Frank Vavrinek, 1988 Red Road; Odell Ogden, South Miami; Arthur Lee Goldstein, Homestead; Bernard Lanigan, 840 Avenue Minorca; Harry Warren Distler, transfer from Indianapolis, Ind.; Donald Owre Erickson, 310 Coral Way; Curtis Pye Ball, transfer from New York City; Walter Kendall; Joseph Stephen Weiland, 825 Ponce de Leon Blvd.; William M. Newman, South Miami.

Mrs. Bliss Dies Here

Funeral services were held in Mount Auburn cemetery, Cambridge, Mass., for Mrs. Lorinda Fulton Bliss, 86, mother of Tyler H. Bliss, sr., of Riviera Dr., and widow of Col. Edgar J. Bliss, who died Sunday after a brief illness. Mrs. Bliss came here three weeks ago, following a winter in St. Petersburg. She was a native of Cambridge and leaves besides the son, two grandchildren Tyler, jr., of New York and Mrs. Alice B. Lawrence of Coral Gables, and three great grandchildren.

Lennox Dies

William Lennox, 71, retired machinist, living at 2709 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, died Wednesday at his residence following a lingering illness. He came here 17 years ago from Bloomfield, N. J. and was a native of Jersey City. Survivors include a son, George, of Coral Gables; a daughter, Miss Genevive Lennox of New York; a brother, George, of Chicago, and a sister Mrs. Grace Wiggins of Millwaukee. The body was cremated.

No Sunday School

Conforming to the city's request that no large gatherings be permitted, due to the infantile paralysis condition existing, the Sunday school of the First Presbyterian Church will hold no sessions at 9:30 a. m. Sunday for any age until further notice. The morning worship of adults will take place as usual at 11 a. m.

Varied Careers Await These Coral Gables Students Who Will Graduate Monday at University of Miami

By HELEN REYNOLDS A college romance, to end in marriage; a trip to New York City and an expected call to the draft are some of the interesting futures ahead for four of the graduates of the University of Miami living in Coral Gables for the past four years. Among the 150 candidates up for degrees Monday night at the Miami Biltmore Country Club, are 62 who have called Coral Gables, home for their college years. The wedding of Miss Florence Geschwind and Ben Lewkowitz, whose engagement was announced at Miss Bertha Foster's recent annual dinner to her senior music students, will take place in June. Florence, a 'cellist living at the girl's dormitory and Ben a violinist, became acquainted through their musical talents, both were members of the Symphony orchestra. Ben, however, will receive his degree in business science. While Miss Jane Fripp, receives her degree Monday night, she'll be thinking about the grand all expense paid trip to New York and a stay of two weeks, the gift of the lady for whom she was named. Inza is a true daughter of Miami for she was born here, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Fripp, 824 Ponce de Leon Boulevard. Miss Jean Vandevere another Coral Gables daughter, who will graduate Monday expects to spend the summer as usual at the Vandevere summer home in Zanesville, O., Jean is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Vandevere of 1024 Avenue Castille. Pretty Catherine Hefinger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Hefinger of 1129 Avenue Milan is another true Miamian, her parents having lived here for 30 years. Catherine plans to teach next year and hopes it will be right here in Coral Gables. Two of the graduates out of the 150 will enter the ministry. Lloyd Whyte, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Whyte, 1103 Lisbon Street, will attend Duke University in preparation for the Baptist ministry. Frank Hopkins of Miami, has chosen the Episcopal ministry and will enter the theological school at Alexandria, Va., next fall. Miss Dorothy Ashe, pretty daughter of President and Mrs. Bowman F. Ashe, who will receive her B. A., had planned to take advanced work at pre-Dorothy will receive her pilot's license, but since, the aviation schools cannot take girl students, she will probably teach next year. Miss Winifred Wood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Wood, 616 Avenue Alcazar who will receive her B.A. on Monday wants to continue on in law—is not quite pertain just what she'll do. Winifred has lived in Coral Gables for 15 years is a true daughter of the Gables. Three men, whose names were heard by thousands of football fans, over the loud speakers the past three years, "Raski", "Noppemberg" and "Fox" will receive their sheep-skins Monday. Of the trio, Terrence Fox, who recently was married to "Chick Arfner", will probably play professional football. Stanley Raski, who was married last year has been working part time at the American Express, may spend the summer in North Carolina. Miss Virginia Allen of Miami Beach and Miss Mary Ann Evans of Ft. Lauderdale, both living (Please turn to Page Six)

Local Girl Will Receive Degree

Miss Wayne Drake, daughter of P. D. Drake, 1302 Avenue Astoria, will graduate from Brenau College, Gainesville, Ga., on Monday with an A.B. degree. Miss Drake is a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority, Biology Club and Junior "y" Cabinet and a popular and outstanding student on the Brenau campus. She has two sisters, also students at Brenau.

The Coral Gables City commission on Tuesday granted permission for a box factory at 350 Douglas Road. Further details were not revealed.

City manager A. B. Curry announced yesterday that a fire hydrant would be installed soon in the 1000 block of Astoria Avenue.

SALE OF BRICKS REPORTED SATISFACTORY

Extremely satisfactory was the report of the sale of "bricks" for the Volpe Memorial made Friday at the meeting called by the committee and with Mrs. M. F. Wittichen chairman presiding. The proposed auditorium is to be erected on the campus, plans for which are now being drawn by a well known architect. Mrs. Sam Murray will entertain the committee at the next meeting, date to be announced.

SAMPLE BALLOT FOR THE CORAL GABLES MUNICIPAL ELECTION

FOR COMMISSIONER VOTE FOR THREE (3) 1A WALLACE A. BELL 2A DENNIS A. CRAY 3A ANDREW T. HEALY 4A S. DUFFIELD HOPKINS, JR. 5A ALLEN F. KNIEBIELY 6A THOMAS C. MAYES FOR MAYOR VOTE FOR ONE (1) 11A LLOYD W. PARK 12A WALLACE A. BELL 13A DENNIS A. CRAY 14A ANDREW T. HEALY 15A S. DUFFIELD HOPKINS, JR. 16A ALLEN F. KNIEBIELY 17A THOMAS C. MAYES 18A LLOYD W. PARK 19A W. KEITH PHILLIPS 20A JOE. W. WHITLEY