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FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 1941 THE CORAL GABLES RIVIERA PAGE 5

James Cagney and Pat O'Brien are at it again with wise-cracks and breath-taking adventure in "Devil Dogs Of The Air", opening Saturday and to be shown through Monday at the Gables Theatre.

"Tchak" Tchakarian Is Known Over State Of Florida As Man Who Builds Pipe Organs

By HELEN REYNOLDS | Those Gableites who know T. Tchakarian of 244 Avenue Aragon, know him as "Tchak". That is his nickname. In fact he is known all over the state of Florida by his nickname and his ability to build pipe organs. That is his trade and a fast disappearing trade, we'd venture to say. Perhaps "Tchak" doesn't think it's a disappearing trade. Right now he is engaged, assisted by his son Bob, in building or remodeling a pipe organ for the little Methodist church in Oakland, Fla. But more of the Oakland job later. His shop is in the rear of his eating establishment more generally known as the Aragon Restaurant, situated at the above address and managed by Mrs. Tchakarian. But "Tchak" isn't at home only when he is at work at his beloved trade. If you happen to run into him on the street, he'll very likely fish telegrams out of his pockets. Telegrams from Skinner Brothers, largest makers of pipe organs, announcing another Florida sale of an organ for him to install. Telegrams from the Woman's State College in Tallahassee, on whose campus he has already installed three pipe organs. From Gainesville, Orlando—high schools, colleges, churches. Yes, "Tchak" is a busy man and his pet exclamation, as he wipes the honest sweat from his shaggy eyebrows is, "I am busy like blazes". Last December, when workmen were going over the Durrand estate in Palm Beach with the new purchasers, preparatory to remodeling it, they came upon a pipe organ hidden behind a grille. "But we don't want a pipe organ" cried the new owners, "Take it out, throw it away". One of the workmen, a member of the Hamline Methodist church in West Palm Beach ventured to ask the owners, two elderly ladies, if they really meant what they had just said. They most emphatically did. The workman told his minister. The minister made the gift a reality and then the real problem came, for who was to dismantle the intricate pipes and bellows. Frantic inquiries revealed but one man, a man known oply as "Tchak" who lived in Miami and Mr. Tchakarian was located readily through a downtown music store. Of course the West Palm Beach Church with its new $37,000 pipe organ had one good used organ on its hands and thereby hangs the tale of the little church in Oakland. Now Oakland, Fla., is a small community that sits in the lap of the lush citrus belt near Orlando. Its so covered with trees that you could almost pass through the little town without seeing it. On the committee of bellows, Frantic inquiries revealed a pipe organ was Mrs. B. Re Riley. Mrs. Briley, before her marriage had taught at Woman's College in Tallahassee ten years ago, She remembered the short rotund pleasant faced Miamian who always came to look after the pipe organs, but she couldn't remember his name, it was something like "Chk", but Mrs. Briley was just sure he was the man. Mr. Tchakarian got the job. That's the one he is working on now and come September first the organ will be completed and installed by the man who is known all over the state as "Tchak".

Kiwanis

(Continued from Page One) | He said that trains may be used by troops for maneuvers and that many of the coastal steamers will be removed from passenger service to haul defense materials. He said, however, that increased income in the North would mean that people would be looking for a place to relax and spend their money and that Florida was the logical spot. He said that winter vacations in Florida would probably be of shorter duration but that more people would be taking them.

New Books Are Listed By Gables Public Library

New additions to the Public Library shelves include the following. | Late Fiction | "Captain Paul," by Edward Ellsberg; "Swamp Water," by Vereen Bell; "Mr. Marlow Stops for Brandy," by John Bentley; "Family Failing," by B. M. Bower; "Deed without a Name," by Dorothy Bowers; "Old Lover's Ghost," by Mrs. Z. J. Brown; "Dry Tortugas," by Whitman Chambers; "Drink to Yesterday," by Manning Coles; "Toast to Tomorrow," by Manning Coles; "Olives on the Apple Tree," by Guido D'Agostino. "Saddle up a serious business," by Elizabeth Dean; "No one now will know," by E. E. M. De La Pasture; "Big Old Sun," by Robert Faherty; "Rehearsals for Murder," by Elizabeth Ferrars; "Laughing Fox," by Frank Gruber; "The Million," by R. S. Hichens; "Darkness at Noon," by Arthur Koestler; "They came to a river," by M. M. Marshall; "Nurse Into Woman," by G. R. Marshall; "Like a River Flowing," by I. L. Moore. "Singing Heart," by D. B. Olsen; "Verdict of Twelve," by R. W. Postgate; "Mercy Island," by Theodore Pratt; "Wrong Murder," by Craig Rice; "Clear for Action," by Clements Ripley; "Dreadful Reopening," by Mrs. C. M. Russell; "In the Teeth of the Evidence," by D. L. Sayers; "The Awakening," by M. L. Severy; "Maigret Abroad," by Georges Simenon; "Maigret Travels South," by Georges Simenon. "Sun is a Witness," by A. M. Stein; "Comedy of Terrors," by J. I. M. Stewart; "The Princess," P. D. Strong; "Broken Vow," Eric Swift; "Where There's a Will," by Rex Stout; "Death at the Helm," by C. J. C. Street; "Broken Face Murders," by D. L. Teilhet; "Time Will Come," by Mrs. R. M. Varble; "By Hook or Crook," by R. A. J. Walling; "River of no Return," by L. T. White; "God Has a Long Face," by Robert Wilder; "Eggs, Beans and Crumpets," by P. G. Wodehouse; "Cities of the Plain," by Marcel Proust; "Guermantes Way," by Marcel Proust. | Non-Fiction | "Blood, Sweat, and Tears," by W. L. S. Churchill; "My Sister and I," by Dirk van der Heide; "Speak up for Democracy," by Bernays; "Fifth Column is Here," by George Britt; "Airplane Design Manual," by F. K. Teichmann; "Come Wind, Come Weather," by Daphne Du Maurier; "Florida, Land of Change," by K. T. Abbey; "How to Interview," by W. V. D. Bingham and B. V. Moore; "Sense of Humor," by Max Eastman. "Remedial Reading," by Marion Monroe and Bertie Backus; "Sundials," by R. N. Mayall; "Crooke's Manual of Marks, Pottery and Porcelain," by E. E. Crooke; "Leisure and its Use," by H. L. May and Dorothy Petgen; "How to Use Talking Pictures in Business," by L. S. Metcalfe; "Modern Picture-Houses and Theatres," by P. M. Shand; "Lyric Songs from the Grand Operas," by A. E. Wier; "Texas Evening," by Mrs. N. R. Ranson; "American Points of View," ed. by W. H. and Kathryn Cordell. "Personal Exposures," by R. E. Beach; "Yankee Doctor in Paradise," by S. M. Lambert; "Without Drums," by P. A. B. Widener; "Letters to Olga Leonidovna Knipper," by A. P. Chekhov; "Bits of Cambridge History," by S. F. Batchelder; "Cuban Tapestry," by S. A. Clark; "American Travelcharts and Travel Chats," "Catalog of Reprints in Series," by R. M. Orton; "Monroe Doctrine and the Growth of Western Hemisphere Solidarity," by R. K. Showman and L. S. Judson. "American Express, 1941"; "Britannica Book of the Year, 1940"; "New International Year Book, 1940"; "World Almanac and Book of Facts, 1941". | Juvenile Department | "Seven Diving Ducks," by Margaret Friskey; "Animals Through the Year," by M. W. Buck; "In My Mother's House," by A. N. Clark; "Pete," by T. P. Robinson; "Paul Bunyan, the Work Giant," by I. V. Turney; "Mid the Button," by Kathleen Norris; "Girl Scout Handbook for the Intermediate Program, 1940," "Bucking Burro," by Mrs. N. R. Ranson; "Texas Wild Flower Legends," by Mrs. N. R. Ranson; "Improving Your Speech," by M. G. Raubicheck; "My First Drawing Book," by H. K. Smith; "Young Folks' Robinson Crusoe," by Daniel Defoe.

Will Occupy Pulpit Sunday

The Rev. Carl Stackman of Burlington, Wisc., will occupy the pulpit at the 11 o'clock service Sunday at the Congregational church. Mr. and Mrs. Stackman arrived yesterday and will spend the remainder of the month here. Mr. Stackman comes very highly recommended by the State and National officials of the Congregational church. He has done a fine piece of work in reorganizing the Community church of Burington where he has been pastor for the past ten years. He served in Miami for some years in organization work for the Christian Endeavor.

Defense Work At Art Center

The personnel of the Coral Gables Art Center-WPA, now devoting 75 per cent of working time to co-operation with defense areas has completed three insignias, each six feet in diameter. In addition, one was placed on each side of the proscenium arch of the movie theatre at Opa Locka Naval Air Station. They are replicas, in color, of the U.S. Government seal, the Navy's and the Marine Corps'. These, when hung, will add a colorful balance to the constantly changing art exhibitions which the Florida Art Project-WPA is now supplying for the armed forces in this district. The Art Project made eighty posters for the Dade County Defense Council's registration booths, and the Coral Gables Art Center sculpture unit is now working on an eight-foot eagle, in art stone, for the U. S. Naval Reserve Armory, now under WPA construction. Inside the Armory there will be a terrazzo floor designed by the Ceramic-tile unit of the Project.

To Laughing Owl

Mickey Mixson, junior counselor at Laughing Owl Camp, Waynesville, N. C., left last week for the camp which opens today accompanied by Jordan Peck, Jr., and Jimmy Peck the two young sons of Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Peck of 641 Avenue San Lorenzo.

Grove-

(Continued from Page Four) | auxiliary spent 146 hours in the work of National Defense Registration during the past month. Members spent several hours daily taking registrations of persons within the county; 15 members have spent 34 hours making Red Cross garments; 11 members have completed 190 hours in Red Cross work: 2 members have completed 10 hours in the Red Cross home nursing course and 3 members have expended 33 hours in the Red Cross canteen work. A cash donation to the Dade County Blood Bank was also reported. How many women in this vicinity, affiliated with one of the several organizations so active during the winter season, have received cards pleading for workers for the Coconut Grove British War Relief Society? Mrs. Lodowick Rossner, summer committee chairman, (during Mrs. Edward Wright's absence from the city), has received several bolts of darkly colored percales to be used in making little girls' dresses and she needs a few hours work from a number of women who have time to spare for the aid of Great Britain. Patterns are for eight-year-olds, and are in the popular Peter Pan mode for children. Knitting yarns and other materials for making garments for the British may be taken home to be worked upon by those women who cannot conveniently spend any time in the work headquarters in the Grove Theatre Building. July 2nd has been selected as the date for a large benefit party to be given by members of the Housekeepers Club. Fourth of July motif will be used for the event which is scheduled to be a dessert bridge, with both table and door awards to be given. Luncheon is planned for one o'clock and all bridge devotees are invited to telephone Mrs. Leslie Barrett (telephone 4-5422), for reservations.

Irene Dunne and Cary Grant are co-starred in George Stevens' "Penny Serenade" opening at the Grove Theatre, Sunday. Grant appears as a carefree newspaper man who eventually settles down to being the perfect husband and father, only to revert to his original irresponsibility when the going gets tough.

Fred W. Gurney, prominent winter resident of Coconut Grove has purchased the well known estate of the late Kirk and Mrs. Munroe, on Douglas Road, and plans to raze it in the Fall. Mr. Gurney left recently to attend the fiftieth anniversary of Oberlin College, in Ohio, and upon his return here in the Fall, will build a new home on the author's property. Miss Prunella Wood, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wood, 4320 Lennox Avenue, and fashion editor for King Features Syndicate, has been enjoying a visit with her parents. During her stay Miss Wood spent her days in Havana. Miss Sophie and Miss Lisa Downer, Utopia, have gone to North Carolina for the summer months. Their brother, Louis Downer, plans to remain here "with his boating and boys interests." Mrs. Irving J. Thomas and her sister, Mrs. Clark Harper, are enjoying a several weeks' visit weh relatives and friends in New York and Washington. Angus Harrison, son of Mr. and Mrs. Angus D. Harrison, has left for Boys' Camp, Chimney Rock, N. C. Mrs. R. Marshall Price, 3952 Douglas Road, has returned from New York City. Mrs. Price was recently announced as a beneficiary in the will of Arthur Curtiss James, grove resident and railroad magnate, who died in his New York home June 4th. Mrs. Price will receive more than a half million dollar bequest, under the will which is in New York Court of Probate. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Crayford, Royal Palm Avenue, are visiting in Philadelphia. Malcolm Holman has returned home following a month's visit with friends and relatives in the north. Dr. and Mrs. L. S. Rentz have just concluded a stay in the mountains. Miss Florence Hall, Solana Road, has gone north for the summer months.

HOWARD JOHNSON'S

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OPEN ALL SUMMER | 2255 W. Flagler Street | "A Restaurant of Refinement for Particular People" | Full Course Evening 50c and Sunday Dinners

GABLES THEATRE

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20 Cents Till 6 P.M. Saturday-Sunday 1:45 | Phone 4-4929 FREE SMOKING LOGE | 30 Cents EVENINGS (Inc. Tax) 6:45 | FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 20-21 | THE COWBOY AND THE BLONDE | MARY BETH HUGHES GEORGE MONTGOMERY | EXTRA-CHAPTER 1—"Riders of Death Valley" FREE POPSICLES—MICKEY MOUSE SHOW SATURDAY 2 P. M.—CHILDREN 10 CENTS | SUNDAY-TUESDAY, JUNE 22-24 | "Remember the tune they were singing ...the night we fell in love?" | IRENE DUNNE • CARY GRANT • Penny Serenade | BEULAH BONDI EDGAR BUCHANAN • ANN DORAN A COLUMBIA PICTURE | Excitingly reunited! | Screen play by Morrie Ryskind • Directed by GEORGE STEVENS

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Tommy Bar | THE ARMY'S ON THE MOVE!

Army maneuvers on a scale vastly greater than ever attempted in this country are under way and will continue for several months. The scene of these maneuvers is the nine southeastern states served by Southern Bell. It will be both a test and training for the army as well as for the civilian population which provides the vital means of communication, transportation and supply. Essential to the success of these maneuvers is an adequate, dependable system of telephone communication. This the Southern Bell Company is providing whenever, wherever and in whatever amount the fast shifting armies require. This means that the Telephone Company, like the army, is keeping its sources of supply, transportation facilities and man power ready day and night so it can act on the moment. Past years of training and experience in meeting emergencies have already prepared our army of telephone workers for this big task. It is the Telephone Company's plan to take care of the army's needs with little, if any, serious interference with the public's accustomed use of the service. During these maneuvers, however, there may be occasions when for short periods of time our facilities will be mainly required to meet the army's sudden and unexpected needs. Should this happen in your community, your wholehearted cooperation will be a helpful contribution to the successful advancement of preparedness. | Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company Incorporated

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SPECIAL WATER REVENUE BOND ELECTION The City of Coral Gables, Florida July 15, 1941

As provided by a Resolution duly adopted by the Commission of The City of Coral Gables, Florida, on June 11, 1941, a special election will be held on Tuesday, July 15, 1941, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of The City of Coral Gables, Florida, who are freeholders therein, the question whether water revenue bonds of The City of Coral Gables, Florida, in the aggregate amount of $800,000 shall be issued for the purpose of financing the acquisition of the water distribution system now owned and operated by the Consumers Water Company and supplying water to The City of Coral Gables and its inhabitants, and without said City, and for the further purpose of acquiring necessary working capital for the operation of the water distribution system which the City Commission has determined to be in the amount of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars. Said bonds shall be payable exclusively from the revenues of said system, and for the payment of which the City shall have no power to levy or pledge any form of taxation for the payment of said bonds. Said bonds shall be dated August 1, 1941, shall bear interest at a rate not to exceed 31⁄2% per annum, payable semi-annually on the first days of February and August in each year, and shall mature annually, August 1, $10,000 1942 to 1946, inclusive, $15,000 1947, $20,000 1948 to 1952, $25,000 1953 to 1958, $30,000 1959 to 1964, $35,000 1965 to 1967, $40,000 1968 to 1970, all inclusive, and $80,000 1971. Said bonds shall be issued under and secured by the provisions of a trust agreement to be entered into by and between the City and a bank or trust company organized and doing business under the laws of the State of Florida and authorized under the laws of said State to execute trust powers. For said water revenue bond election the general registration books for elections in the City shall be used and such books shall be open for the registration of freeholder electors not theretofore registered in the office of the City Clerk in the City Hall of The City of Coral Gables, Florida, (a) from 9:00 A. M. until 5:00 P. M. on each day except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, beginning Monday, June 16, 1941, and ending Monday, June 30, 1941, and (b) from 9:00 A. M. until 9:00 P. M. on each day except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays beginning Tuesday, July 1, 1941 and ending Tuesday, July 8 ,1941. The polls at said election will be open from 7 o'clock A. M. until sundown of the same day. Said election will be held at the usual polling place in the City Hall of The City of Coral Gables, Florida, and the following persons have been appointed as Inspectors of Election and Clerk of Election for such polling place: | Clerk: | Lewis H. Fogle | Inspectors: | H. R. Anderson Joseph Byerly G. T. Beaton E. G. Bishop Wm. Rutherford Brown S. J. Delanoy, Jr. Chas. E. Michel John M. Montgomery James B. Moorehead R. E. Temple Madeline Whitcher | G. N. SHAW, City Clerk of The City of Coral Gables, Florida | By order of the City Commission of The City of Coral Gables, Florida. Dated this 12th day of June, 1941. | June 13; 20, 27; July 4 and 11, 1941.