Coral Gables Riviera

PAGE 4 —THE CORAL GABLES RIVIERA— FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 1941

Coconut Grove News

By Susan Howe Clark PHONE 4-1634—4-3132 Increased interest in the matter of providing new postoffice facilities in Coconut Grove is being shown than week, with the appearance of another bidder on the project. Postmaster George E. Merrick is pleased with the development of interest in the matter, and expressed his opinion that Postal Inspector M. R. Morgan of Jacksonville will probably make some authoritative report within a few days. The inspector has returned to Jacksonville, following several days conference in Miami during the past, week. Mayor C. H. (Cliff) Reeder, was a welcome visitor and speaker at the meeting of the Coconut Grove Civic Club last week end and was greeted by a substantial number of club members. Voicing the thoughts and wishes of all Grove residents, the Mayor spoke of his approval and efforts toward beautifying the parking and beautifying of the remaining short strip of South Bayshore Drive. He spoke of the giant tasks before the world and of our own city and its residents in the problem and job of national defense. Stating as a member of the U. S. Engineer corps in the first World War, acting as superintendent of the main railway between Chagny and Is-sur-Tille, in the advance war zone, Mr. Reeder has remarkably comprehensive collections of the horror and futility of war, but "would gladly serve again" and wish his 200 fellow-officers. Godspeed in the service of the country, should the final edict be asked, deciding in the present conflict. Protests against infringement of colored area residents immediately adjoining S. W. 32nd Avenue, were heard and promised immediate action and investigation by the Mayor and the club zoning committee. Lilburn R. Railey, Jr., presided at the meeting in absence of the Dr. Stewart Lee Jeffrey, president who was ill. Approximately two weeks ago the new water mains recently laid along McDonald Avenue and other points in the Grove, were connected up with the Hialeah water plant, from which this area will eventually get its water supply . . . but preliminary day by the continued drouth. some difficulty was experienced . . . city water division officials advise therefore, that for the present, residents will continue to get water from the original Coconut Grove water plant. Bryan Memorial Methodist Church, is undergoing considerable expansion and improvement during this summer. Two rooms and bath are being added to the parsonage on the rear of the church edifice, and the apartment is being newly furnished . . . Due to unsatisfactory acoustics with the forme rarrangement of the organ on the balcony in the church auditorium, it is proposed to place the organ on an addition now under construction in the chancel. By this arrangement new windows will be installed and facilities for seating of the vested choir near the organ will be completed . . . Royal Poincianas week will be observed by meetings of the Bryan Church, in the singing of "The Royal Poincianna Tree", by Mrs. Gertrude Kent at the tea scheduled for this afternoon in the home of Mrs. George T. Kraemer, 2857 Grand Avenue. Alvis H. Chubbuck wrote the lyrics for the song, and the music, (by William G. Utermoehlen), will be introduced for the first time at the party to-day. Approximately 500 members of the Florida Letter Carriers Association, and their wives, were impressed with the savouriness of Nurse Charlie Frow's fish chowder, Sunday, when members of the Lindley DeGarmo Post No. 70, American Legion Auxiliary, served it in Legion hall. It was one of the highlights of the state convention of that organization. Mrs. L. M. Martin was chairman of the event and was assisted by 10 diligent workers of the auxiliary . . . Mrs. L. M. Stoutenburg advises the regular meeting of the auxiliary will be Tuesday at 8 p. m. with the junior members assembling in the afternoon of the same day . . . Under the Mrs. Stoutenburg, this group of legion folk daughters did themselves proud Friday evening when, all decked out in George Washington and Betsy Ross and daughter costumes, they gave a splendid flag day drill for the entertainment of the Coconut Grove O. E. S. in their hall on Bird Road . . . Gloria Jean Jones and Ronald Berry, Jr., were awarded the Legion-Post and Auxiliary medals at the graduation exercises of Coconut Grove Elementary School Friday evening. The awards are given each year to the girl and boy in the graduating class "who best represent the quality of character and ability which, if cultivated, are calculated to result in better citizenship." Miss Blanche Duval is announced as the newly elected president of St. Elizabeth's chapter, of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. Mrs. L. C. Olson, retiring head of the Woman's Auxiliary entertained members of the group at buffet supper on Friday. Present were Miss Duval, Mrs. Guy Howerton, Mrs. W. B. Weaver, Miss Elizabeth Harvey, Miss Luella Fickette, Mrs. Ariel LaCroix and Miss Ellen Cory. Miss Dorothy Byrd Wade, Little Ave., Ye Little Woods, sends notice that the National Opera Co., for which she is representative in this area, will probably give a program during next season. No date or place has yet been set. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Shaddix, and their sons, Billy and James, are enjoying a vacation in and about Grantville and Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. Shaddix and children left two weeks ago and Mr. Shaddix joined them later. News Notes: Mr. and Mrs. George De Garmo, Poincianna Avenue, are expected to return home this week, from a short stay in their Deerfield Beach home . . . Rev. Albert Dale Hagler, (Bryan Church), will attend the Annual Conference of Methodist churches of this district in Daytona Beach next week beginning Wednesday . . . Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Frantz, and daughter Miss Ione Frantz, Saint Gaudens Road, are planning on

Our Town—

(Continued from Page One) efficiently and as swiftly as possible. The new commission will find itself swamped with varied and sundry requests. Some of them legitimate, some ludicrous. New commissioners are always regarded as prey for soft job hunters, and they will have to be firm with their "no's". Already Mayor Whitley has received a letter from a local woman, asking him to declare a moratorium on all taxes. Requests like these must be sifted from the legitimate ones. It's a job packed with details and studded with important decisions. As the new commission takes over today, it has with it the good wishes of The Riviera and its pledge of cooperation. Congratulations and good luck!

Feminine—

(Continued from Page Three) suit. Green rough straw hat matching veil and black linen shirt. Mrs. Clifton Gorham followed the rule of wearing no hat. Her pink and blue print was lace trimmed and summery looking. Mrs. Whiting Paine and her companion (for the duration) Madame Strawbridge, who speaks with such an alluring French accent, were noted talking in a group. Mrs. Paine in yellow linen, large brimmed brown straw hat. Mrs. Anthony Daino and Mrs. Louie Lanford came in together. Mrs. Daino bareheaded wore a pinafore frock of checked blue gingham. Mrs. Lanford, who with Mr. Lanford, her small son Bruce and mother, Mrs. Barnhart is leaving next week on an extended motor trip, wore blue and white sheer. Mrs. Harvey E. Bonner was glimpsed in brown and white checked powder puff, rick rack trim, panama straw. Mrs. Theodore Reducka looked cool in red and white candy stripped cotton, as she cast votes, as did Mrs. C. S. Robertson, who was in gray and green checked sheer. Some very smart costumed men were there, but non were smarter than former city manager Gene Williams, now captain of a charter boat. He appeared in snappy double breasted coat, white flannels and yachting cap of the latest mode.

St. Theresa Honor Students

Honor students at St. Theresa's High School this year are Frances McGarry and Mary Margaret LaPointe. Miss McGarry is valedictorian of the graduating class and Miss LaPointe the salutatorian.

Water System—

(Continued from Page One) the system to reduce general taxation. The existing contract with the city of Miami, under which Coral Gables may purchase water from that city's plant, assures a continued source of excellent water for the next 15 years.

New Commission—

(Continued from Page Two) that I had no desire to indulge in it. As a result I made no enemies; I did make many new friends. "For me, the election was a thoroughly worth-while effort, even though I did not achieve my purpose. I am honestly much happier over the fact that I went into the race and lost than to have not gone in at all. "To those 634 citizens who voted for me for commissioner, I acknowledge gratefully the expression of confidence that such a vote indicates. "To those forty' friends who worked assiduously for my election, and to a number of others I have never met, but I have learned were working quietly on my behalf, I extend my sincere and generous thanks. "May the City of Coral Gables prosper under the new regime! Let us continue our efforts to accomplish that purpose! It is toward that goal that I intend to carry on." Cray Thanks Voters Dennis A. Cray, who also lost out in the commission race, coutributed this comment: "Inasmuch as it is impossible for me to personally thank all of the people who gave me such a splendid vote of confidence, I am using this method of expressing to each and everyone of them sincere and heartfelt appreciation of their support, goodwill and efforts. Now that the election is over and the electorate have made their choice at the polls, I wish to congratulate all of the candidates who were elected and pledge them my full support for the good of Coral Gables. If there was or is any ill feeling toward anyone or group because of the past campaign let us forgive and forget and all join in giving the new commission the best that is in us to make Coral Gables not only one of the best, but, the best place in the world in which to live. That is my aim and I sincerely hope it is yours."

Defense Coiffure Originated By Alma Sanchez

A military bob and a "defense" coiffure reveal the appearance of the beauty culture and hairstyle world on the national defense and military program. The newstyle and idea of arranging the hair with toothpicks originated with Alma Sanchez, prominent local hairdresser and nationally know speaker on various phases of beauty culture. Miss Sanchez was a speaker at the National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association convention in New York City when she demonstrated her original defense habrstyle, originated her military bob and explained the feasibility of "setting" the hair with toothpicks, "in the event it should become difficult to obtain hairpins during the present war." Her idea of the military bob was conceived for the benefit of active women who may wish to appear professional and simply coiffured during Red Cross and other preparedness work.

The Clipper Crowd

NEWS OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE PERSONNEL OF PAN-AMERICAN AIRWAYS By Nancy Humphreys Wedding bells rang out last Saturday morning at 9:30 at Plymouth Congregational Church for engineer Charles W. Manly and Grace W. Lawson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Wyatt, 3811 Wood Avenue, Coconut Grove. Only ir timate friends and relatives were present at the ceremony. The newlyweds spent the weekend at Ledbury Lodge on Elliott's Key. They plan a little more lengthy trip to Virginia this fall. Junior pilot Bob Evans is recuperating at his home, 3783 Irvington Avenue, Coconut Grove from the arrival of young Robert C. Evans, Jr. last Monday, June 9th. Mrs. Evans and young Bob are reported doing well at University Hospital. Another Evans—John W.—and Mildred — received congratulations last Tuesday, June 10th, the occasion being their fifth wedding anniversary. Mr. Evans is a traffic representative in the downtown ticket office. The executive offices are beginning to look like home again. Division Manager W. O. Snyder was back at work in the southwest corner of the third floor last Wednesday, after a much too-prolonged absence to New York and Washington. And genial Voit Gilmore is doing business at his old stand again, after an equally lengthy absence. AT LAST—the winnah! Last Sunday afternoon at the Coral Gables Country Club Courts Miss Elizabeth Tunis defeated Miss Mary Katherine Heffernan to win the 1941 Girls' Tennis Tournament for Pan Am's Miami offices. The men's semifinals were played Saturday afternoon: Jack Waters vs. John Tigert, and Nick Murphy vs. D. S. Terrell. On Sunday afternoon in the finals Mr. Waters defeated Mr. Terrell to win the Men's Singles championship of P.A.A. Pan Am Clipper Captain Steve Bancroft captured the third annual Cat Cay Tuna tournament Saturday, bringing in 13 tuna in all, which weighed 5,-441 pounds. Tatem Wofford of Miami Beach landed a total of 14 tuna; however, due to the difference in tackle used, Mr. Bancroft scored a total of 107,090 points, while Mr. Wofford received less. Bancroft used 24-thread line; Wofford, 39-thread. And now to sports in which we can all compete: One of the Clipper Crowd's favorite hangouts, the Ice Palace, is catering to us again on Thursday night as usual—but of course we're welcome any time. Sunday evening marks the inauguration of summer ice hockey, followed by a skating session for all .W expect to see a lot of the old crowd out, cooling off—and slimming off. (We can't all work on the seventeenth floor of the Du Pont Building!) Not every bride picks June (Please turn to Page Six)

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