Coral Gables Historical Archive
Coral Gables Riviera
Friday, May 23, 1941, page 5 (of 6)
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CORAL GABLES RIVIERA
AN INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Published every Friday by the Miami Riviera Publishing Company, 206 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 - - - - - - - - - $2.00 Entered as second class matter May 21, 1926, at the Postoffice at Miami, Florida, under Act of March 3, 1879.
Alarmist---Be Damned!
The announcement to the public this week that four more cases of infantile paralysis have appeared in Coral Gables was the occasion for this city to again be lambasted for the stand it has taken on the polio situation. Certain Miami and Dade County officials have publicly chided City Manager A. B. Curry for his announced policy of keeping the citizens fully informed as to the development of infantile cases. They have adopted a "Hush" policy in Miami, so that the people of that city are kept in the dark as to the extent of the disease there. They have called our strict preventative measures of closing the schools, pools and motion pictures to children, "unnecessary". They have called our city officials "alarmists". We say, alarmist be damned! Let's look at the record. Last week, over the protest of Coral Gables officials, the local elementary schools were re-opened. Shortly afterwards, two cases developed-and both of them were traced directly to the school! Up until that time, it looked as though we had the polio situation in Coral Gables licked. Ever since this situation arose, Coral Gables has borne the brunt of the bad publicity attendant with the disease. Because it is playing open with its citizens, telling them all the facts-Coral Gables is being played up in the Miami papers, while no mention is made of similar cases in that city and in the county. To read the accounts in the daily papers, one would think that Coral Gables was the only place where the infantile paralysis cases existed. Again let's look at the record. Since January 1, there have been 39 cases reported in Dade County. Six of these cases were in Coral Gables. The other 33 cases ARE IN MIAMI AND THE COUNTY! Yet this is the only community where precautionary measures are being taken. In Miami, not only are the citizens being kept in the dark as to the seriousness of the situation-but officials are doing absolutely nothing to prevent the spread of the disease. We point the finger of accusation at those officials. We accuse them of breaking faith with the people they have sworn to serve and protect. We accuse them of hurling invectives at Coral Gables merely to hide their own inefficiency. Medical men advise us that the coming of real warm weather always means that the danger of the spread of polio is much greater. Therefore it is important that every precaution be taken. We know that the citizens of Coral Gables appreciate the actions taken by City Manager A. B. Curry and the other local officials. We know that they realize that the city is playing square with them, keeping them informed and taking every possible precaution. The people of Miami deserve an equal break. Coral Gables is doing its part to combat this grave situation. It's high time the officials in Miami and Dade County did theirs.
Censored Letter Received Here From Holland
Frances and Jack Roozen, popular beauty shop owners in Coral Gables, were delighted to receive an air mail letter from their cousin Martha Van Der Zeep, in Holland, this week. The missive had been opened and censored as evidenced by the stamp "geoffnet" and the transparent seal on the flap of the envelope, but contained the information that the sender and family were well and that "while indeed, it was good to only have an occasional bombing in their section of The Hague. The letter weighed 5 grams, the envelope was imprinted with stars, aeroplanes and the sun, an indication of air mail, and cost of mailing was 35 cents.
Measure Will Attract New Industries
Business leaders of Coral Gables noted with unusual interest the passage by the legislature at Tallahassee this week of a measure designed to get more payrolls for Florida. The bill created what will be known as the Florida Economic Advancement Council, which council will be composed of the governor, the secretary of state, the commissioner of agriculture and the attorney general. The act calls for an annual appropriation of $50,000 for a 2-year period, and provides specifically for technical sales representation at Washington where defense procurement agencies of the federal government are spending billions of dollars. The measure was sponsored by the Florida State Chamber of Commerce, and had the endorsement of the governor. The representation to be sent to Washington will work in close harmony with the state's congressional delegation. Under the act, the council must meet and organize within 30 days after the governor's signature completes the law. Passage of the law comes at a time when all Florida is celebrating "State Pronto Week." Anticipating passage of the measure, Carl D. Brorein of Tampa, who is president of the Florida State Chamber of Commerce, a fortnight ago urged all civic and commercial organizations to immediately make an inventory of the resources of the communities served by them. The state chamber sent out to those organizations journalizing it, statistical form books that their work might match that going on all over the state where communities are at work appraising their capabilities for participation in defense production work.
BRIGHTEN UP THE NIGHT
RAINBOW STRIPED silk formal to brighten up the night is worn by Helen Lewis, CBS actress heard on "Kate Hopkins" programs. The brilliant variegated stripes demand a simplicity of styling which is carried out with a sunburst pleated skirt and ingenious handling of the bodice stripes. Silk poppies add a gay touch to her coiffure.
Jessie's Beauty Shop Enlarges;
From broad front screen entrances to back, everything in Jessie's Beauty Salon, 202 Alcazar Avenue, is new except the owners and beauty specialist assistants. Only three years ago Jessie and Al Thompson ventured into the beauty service business on their own, Jessie had been a beauty operator in well known Miami salons for some 15 years. The business has grown with the city's growth, Jessie said this week, and the expansion of the shop just completed was a necessity for accomedation of patrons and operators. Original space has been doubled, a restful color theme of dusty rose and turquoise blue has been used in all new upholstered furnishings and all equipment is new. The shop now comprises three complete service booths, a broad reception room entrance and a permanent wave booth completely equipped so that it is not necessary for an operator to leave a patron at any moment during the process of giving a permanent wave. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson are informally inviting all friends and patrons to see new salon in its new surroundings. Miss Joyce Hockaday is their chief aide.
Memorial Day-
(Continued from Page One) of the local defense program. Chairman Lambert revealed that plans call for participation in this work by every available man or woman and minors over 15 years of age who can be registered for duty at the county-wide registration planned for the period May 30 to June 6. Coral Gables city officials led by City Manager A. B. Curry, the police and fire heads and civic organization leaders are cooperating with Chairman Lambert, he reported. Classification of volunteers for the work for which they are best suited will get under way following the registration.
Alexander Korda Play at Grove
In launching "That Hamilton Woman" his first Hollywood production and his most ambitious picture to date, Alexander Korda selected Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier-The most glamorous couple in the world-to play the Stellar roles in this great romance. "That Hamilton Woman!" which is slated for a three day run at the Grove Theatre beginning Sunday May 25th, unfolds on the silver screen one of the most stirring and unforgettable love stories of all time, the romance of Lady Hamilton and Lord Nelson. Briefly, the story of "That Hamilton Woman!" concerned the spectacular career of Lady Emma Hamilton, born of Sir William Hamilton who came into this world as the daughter of a blacksmith. Her rise to prominence in the Brtisih court began with the deal between the bankrupt Charles Greville and his uncle Sir William. For ceding his sweetheart, then Emma Hart, to his uncle, Greville received funds to pay off his debts. Although the Lady at first resented this exchange, her instinct for power and luvxury told her that it was probably the chance of her lifetime. Of course Vivien Leigh is the fascinating Lady Hamilton and Laurence Olivier plays the roll of Lord Nelson, the hero of Trafalgar. Lord Hamilton is played by Alan Mobray and hundreds of others fill the unusually large cast. Miss Leigh wears forty-two costumes, designed for her by the noted French couturier, Rene Hubert, most of them copied from the Romney and Gainsborough paintings of the famous beauty.
Riviera Enjoyed
New York, May 15-If you were to visit Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau in downtown Manhattan, you'd find a hundred young girls doing nothing but reading newspapers and magazines. The offices, which overlook the Hudson River, are as quiet as a library reading room, and all you see are newspapers stacked in piles ready to be read and clipped. Harold Wynne, a young college graduate who is president of this unusual organization says: "Our girls enjoy reading the Coral Gables Riviera because it contains so many interesting items about our clients." Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau was started back in 1888 with two readers and a handful of newspapers. Frank Burrelle, the originator of the clipping bureau idea and founder of Burrelle's, overheard one man ask another if he had seen the article in the morning paper which mentioned his name. From this conversation began an organization which today has branch offices all over the world and spends more than $40,000 a year for newspaper and magazine subscriptions.
To the Voters of Coral Gables:
In order to make clear my position, I issue the following statement: 1-My nomination was not furthered by any association or organization, or by any present or past City Commissioner or Mayor, and I am not now "backed" by any such organization, or by any present or former Commissioner or Mayor, or by any other person. If anyone says I am the "tool" of any present or past Mayor or Commissioner, that person just does not know Duff Hopkins. 2-The City of Coral Gables has seen fit to support the University of Miami in the past and I would expect to continue this support so long as the citizens of Coral Gables wish it. 3-I do not seek any radical upset or change in personnel or routine at City Hall, or in any Department of the City. Nor do I have one single "worker" whom I would have to "take care of" by a job. In so far as I am concerned, no employee need have concern about the security of his position so long as he performs his work diligently and efficiently. 4-In regard to the much-discussed question of Civil Service, I have no set conviction. If it should be the desire of a majority of the employees that some such plan be adopted, I would sincerely further a plan acceptable to the employees and commensurate with the City's ability to adopt, and which would be mutually beneficial. S. Duffield Hopkins, Jr. May 20, 1941. Paid Political Adv.
VOTE FOR ANDREW T. 'Andy' Healy City Commissioner
JUNE 10, 1941 Paid Political Adv.
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UNUSUAL FACTS REVEALED -by "Movie Spotlight"
COLUMBIA'S HARD-RIDING STAR, CHARLES STARRETT HAS TRAVELLED MORE THAN 50,000 MILES ON HORSEBACK SINCE ENTERING THE FIELD OF WESTERN DRAMAS. AFTER A KNOCKDOWN, DRAG-OUT FIGHT SCENE IN "OUTLAWS OF THE PANHANDLE" WITH 200 LB. BUD OSBORNE, STANLEY BROWN EMERGED SO BRUISED AND SORE, DIRECTOR SAM NELSON HAD TO SHOOT AROUND HIM FOR A DAY. FRANCES ROBINSON'S GRANDFATHER INVENTED THE FIRST FOLDING BED. Columbia Pictures Corporation
EVERYTHING for the LAWN or GARDEN
There's no better hobby than growing things . . . your garden or lawn, for instance. And you'll derive a lot more fun out of it if you have the proper garden tools to work with. Visit our Hardware Department here in the Gables and see the complete line of quality garden tools on display. RE-NU-ART LUMBER YARDS, INC. "Everything to Build Anything"
ANNOUNCING A BEAUTIFUL NEW ECONOMY CLEANING AND LAUNDRY OFFICE IN CORAL GABLES At 221 CORAL WAY OPENING SPECIALS
At Both CORAL GABLES Stores 1905 Ponce de Leon Blvd. 221 Coral Way DRY CLEANING DRESSES, SKIRTS, BLOUSES, SWEATERS, COATS, SUITS, PANTS 19c up Beautifully Dry Cleaned SPORT SHIRTS Dry Cleaned 14c Regularly 24 Cents SINGLE BLANKETS Cleaned and Sterilized 19c DOUBLE 29c LAUNDRY Save 25% NEW Economy Bundle Everything in the family bundle washed and expertly finished - - - FLAT 6 1/2c lb Reg. 8c WEARING APPAREL 18 1/2c lb Reg. 25c Minimum Order $1.00 SHIRTS Smartly Finished 5c each Regularly 10c SHEETS Bring one or as many as you like at this price. "CLEANING & LAUNDRY THAT'S WORTH MORE THAN THE PRICE INDICATES" Cleaning Economy Laundry 221 CORAL WAY 1905 PONCE DE LEON BLVD.
IF YOU NEED PRINTING Phone 4-1634
Coral Gables Riviera
COMPLETE SERVICE 4 1/2% FHA = INSURED LOANS = Title One Class 3 and Title II INFORMATION WITHOUT OBLIGATION NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE CO.
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