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AN INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER 16TH YEAR NO. 25 CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, AUGUST 8, 1941 PRICE FIVE CENTS

Club Members Urged To Write Congressmen About Library Deed

Members of the Coral Gables Woman's Club this week sought the aid of the district's representatives in Congress in their efforts to retain the deed to the library and community building. A form letter, signed by Mrs. Charles J. Susong, president, was sent to each club member, directing her to write to Senators Charles O. Andrews and Claude Pepper and Congressman Pat Cannon. "Our counsel has filed a brief with the WPA, asking that the club be allowed to retain title to our community and library building," Mrs. Susong's letter stated. "A letter has been written also to each of our representatives in Congress, asking their co-operation. You write them immediately on your own letterhead. A letter from you help the club to keep their title to this property. This is a most urgent matter and these letters should be written and mailed, if possible, the same day that you receive this letter." Reasons Given Club members were given a list of 15 reasons why the club believed the title should be retained, with instructions to select one or more to use in their letters. In the meantime, in a dispatch from Washington, Congressman Cannon reported that WPA officials there had not deviated from their opinion that the title to the building could not be retained by the Coral Gables Woman's Club and that it must pass to the city or some other public body. The officials indicated, however, that they would send a man here in an effort to straighten out the situation, which has been in the argumentative stage since last October, when WPA ordered the deed returned. The reasons, outlined in Mrs. Susong's letter, included: 1. The setup is believed to be legal; 2. If there is any breach of law it is only technical and no reason to disturb present setup; 3. No fraud is involved as admitted by WPA; 4. All the law's objects have been met; 5. The WPA has no criticism of present management, nor has the city; 6. The club members contributed about one-third of the cost. Club Is Proud 7. The club worked hard for their contribution and are proud of their work; 8. The members feel very strongly about giving up the title. It is a matter of sentiment with them; 9. There are 400 members of the club and their families and friends interested; 10. There are 5,000 annual patrons of library who would be affected; 11. The library belongs to the club and would lose its distinct identity if the club is deprived of this property. 12. There has been no impartial opinion that there is any infraction of the law. Even the WPA attorney admits the setup may be legal. So why disturb?; 13. Without this assistance from the club the community would not have had this building; 14. The club could have been co-sponsor in the first instance, so why not approve it now?; 15. The WPA is willing title to building revert to club after its life, so why not now? Some say this may be less than fifteen years.

200 More Cadets Coming Here

Entertainment Committee Planning Reception for Group at University

Two hundred new aviation cadets, 50 American and 150 British, will arrive in Coral Gables next week to begin the 15-week training course in aerial navigation. While preparations are being made for the arrival of the new contingent, graduation exercises for 100 cadets will be held tomorrow at the University. The exercises will be followed by a dance at the school. New groups of cadets, mostly British, will arrive in Coral Gables at seven-week intervals to take the course, which is being given by the Pan American Airways instructors. Exact day of arrival of the new group is not definitely known, but already preparations are being made to greet them. Working with Mrs. A. W. Koch, manager of the San Sebastian Bradley, the Coral Gables Entertainment Committee is planning to welcome the young men with sandwiches and cold refreshments when they arrive. The committee, which was formed recently to promote invitations for the cadets to Coral Gables homes, has already been augmented by standing committees from various civic clubs, Mrs. Milton B. Garris, chairman, said. Last week-end approximately 150 of the cadets were entertained in Coral Gables homes, Mrs. Garris stated. The committee has established a clearing house in the office of Foster Alter at the University, and hostesses wishing to invite two or three of the boys to dinners or other activities over the weekends have only to phone Alter at 4-0801 and tell him how many cadets they desire. He will transmit the invitations and make other necessary arrangements. Edward W. Winegar, commander of the Coral Gables Legion Post, has announced that a group of the cadets will be guests of the Legion on its annual boat ride September 5. The trip will be made aboard the Seven Seas.

Florida Climate Key To Long Life, Health Says 86-Year Old Gables Meteorologist

Ten years of research and writing were culminated this week when E. B. Dunn, 1406 Columbus Boulevard, completed the manuscript of his book, "How to Prolong Life." Mr. Dunn is probably best known to Gableites as a community gardener. In New York he is better known throughout the country as "Farmer" Dunn, famous as a meteorologist and weather forecaster, who for many years was in charge of the United States Weather Bureau in New York City. It seems natural, therefore, that Mr. Dunn's key to the secret of longevity is tied in very closely with climate. In fact, climate is the very essence of his new volume. No novice at writing, Mr. Dunn's first book, "The Weather," was published by Dodd-Mead Company in 1902, and since that time he has written several other books and numerous pamphlets. His current work hammers continually on one point - one that should make the Chamber of Commerce very happy! If you want to add years to your life and enjoy good health then run, do not walk to the first train for the Southeast Coast of Florida. Mr. Dunn offers himself at living proof of the arguments he puts forth in his book. Twelve years ago he was a very sick man. He was suffering from heart trouble, diabetes, neuritis and several other complications. Today he says, "I have fully recovered my health and know that I have already added 12 years to my life." Mr. Dunn is now in his 86th year and confidently predicts that he will add 15 more years before "cashing in his chips." Like Ponce de Leon, Mr. Dunn spent many trying years before he finally discovered his fountain of youth. Using his scientific training, he made a thorough study of all the climates in the world. He listed every watering place and health resort on the globe and then started to eliminate. When he was through, one spot on the earth offered the most ideal surroundings for long life and good health-the Southeast Coast of Florida. It might be added here, that after making the first choice, he further scrutinized this section of the country and selected Coral Gables as the community in which to live. "Coral Gables' beauty, peace, quiet and peaceful way of living adds materially to the climate in fostering good health and longevity," he says. The keynote of Mr. Dunn's new book can perhaps best be described with his quotation from the introduction. "The principles of health economics can alone balance life's budget and bring best normal health. To accomplish this happy result one must seek a quiet life where there is the least atmospheric change, live in the open and rest. Accept Mother Nature's cure under the guidance of the greatest physician of all, 'The Sun.' " Living in a climate where there are frequent changes from hot to cold, pressure, or vice versa, causes many of the diseases of life, Mr. Dunn points out. "The constant expansion and contraction of the body, caused by these changes, causes not only wear but a gradual tear on the physical and mental system." "The Southeast Coast of Florida," he says, "holds a geographical location and topographical features both exceptional and unique. It is not (Please turn to page six)

Six Local Boys Called For Army

Six Coral Gables youths will be among 38 draftees from Board Seven who will leave next Thursday for Camp Blanding and at least a year's service in the army. Included in the Coral Gables group are Francis Willard Zimmerman, Jr., 2701 DeSoto Boulevard; Harry Elwood Penny, Jr., 813 Avenue Obispo; Joe Conley Wilcox, 1710 Granada Boulevard; George Bendel Higman, 401 Avenue Menores; Walter James Dolan, Jr., 609 Avenue Sorolla, and Richard Reed Parker, 310 Coral Way. Called from South Miami are Richard C. Nichols, Jack Bougle Morgan, Theodore E. Perkar, Russell G. Walker, Benny W. Browk, John Davis Dowling and Leonard H. Ogden. Going from other sections of District Seven are Earl W. Montgomery, Miami; Matthew Borek, Miami; Burnis Sullivan, Princeton; Robert Vance Woodstead, Donald Glore, Coconut Grove; Ernest Carroll, Homestead; George Stanley, Florida City; Arthur Hemmings, Goulds; Hazelet Ball, Homestead; Raymond Hayes, Homestead; Jesse Timmons, Naranja; James Wilbur, Homestead; Dorse Watts, Homestead; Fred Borgardt, Homestead, and Jack Dickerson, Miami. Also leaving with the local contingent are a group of transfers from other parts of the country. They include Marion Plummer, Gainesville, Fla.; Robert Simmons, Florence, Ala.; Connor Feimster, Wakefield, Mass.; James Outlaw, Webster, Fla.; James David, Marlboro, N. Y.; James Doss Tabb, Pahokee, Fla., and Henry Fischer, Balwin, Md.

Lions Support Humane Group

City support of the Greater Miami Humane Society will be asked at the next City Commission meeting by the Coral Gables Lions Club. At Wednesday's club meeting Clyde Allen and H. N. Fairbanks were appointed to take the matter up with the commission. The club is also planning to enlist the aid of the Dade County commissioners and the civic clubs in Coral Gables. Unless some financial support for the association, which cares for stray animals in the area, is arranged, it will be forced to cease its activities, club members stated. Lieutenant Van H. Burgin, general manager of the flying division of the Embry-Riddle School of Aviation, was guest speaker at Wednesday's meeting at the Country Club. He covered World War flying with preeminent bravery, stating that the pilots today are "the best in the world." Burgin was a World War aviator and spent several months in a German prison camp.

Gables Man Dies Kohler Burial In Milton, Pa.; Sought Post Here

The body of James Pollock Kohler, 86, who died here Monday, was sent to Milton, Pa., Wednesday, for burial, following services Tuesday evening at the Tracy Funeral Home. Mr. Kohler, who resided at 629 Avenue Altara, came here 11 years ago after retiring as attorney for the Tax Department of New York City, a position he held for 19 years. He first visited Florida in 1888. Born in Milton, Kohler began work at the age of 14, working with the late Thomas A. Edison as a telegrapher on the Erie Railroad. He was graduated from Columbia University in the same class with former Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes. He had practiced law in Portland, Ore., and in New York, and was admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States in 1931. In 1939 he ran for the Coral Gables City Commission as an independent candidate. Kohler leaves the widow, Ellen, of Coral Gables; four sons, Philip J., of Congers, N. Y.; F. Dudley of New York City; Harold B. of Hollywood, Cal., and James P., Jr., of Bellaire, N. Y., and a daughter, Mrs. Louis Levy of New York City. JAMES POLLOCK KOHLER

Legion Plans Improvements On Post Home

Extensive exterior improvements and landscaping of surrounding grounds of the Coral Gables Post, American Legion Home, were decided upon by the veteran organization at a regular meeting held at the Post Home on Wednesday night, it was announced by Commander William Edward Winegar. The beautification program voted by the local Legion Post follows action by the Coral Gables City Commission at a recent session, when it was voted to erect a community recreation center with horseshoe, badminton, shuffleboard courts and chess and checker tables available to the public on the Legion grounds. Contracts will be let at once for the waterproofing, painting of the exterior of the Legion Home and construction of the barbecue pit under the direction of Past Commander Gene Hunter, is already under way. Major James E. Hallowell was named as adjutant of the local Legion Post to fill the vacancy of J. M. Schoenwald, who has been called from the city for military service. The aviation committee of the Legion Post, headed by Chairman Kenneth Ballinger, is reported to be in contact with CAA and local aviation officials in connection with the locating of a proposed 400-acre landing field west of the city. Members of the post voted to extend all co-operation to the project as a national defense requirement.

Hill Gordon Heads Jaycees

Dr. S. Hill Gordon was named president of the Coral Gables Junior Chamber of Commerce at the annual election held Wednesday evening at the Country Club of Coral Gables. He succeeds Wade Stephens. Lyle Roberts and William Probasco were named vice-presidents; Louis Smith, corresponding secretary, and Charles DeCamps, treasurer.

Defense Bond Sales Are Good

Coral Gables residents have purchased $40,025 in Defense Savings Bonds and $4,942.75 in Defense Stamps during the last three months, post office officials reported yesterday. During July $8,400 in bonds and $650 in stamps were sold through the local branch post office. In June the figures for bonds were $6,675, and stamps, $476.15. The bond and stamp sales campaign got off to a flying start in the Gables during the month of May, when local residents paid $24,950 for the bonds and $617.55 for the stamps.

YOUNG PEOPLE'S GROUP TO DISCUSS GAMBLING AT SUNDAY CONFERENCE

A discussion of the subject "Gambling," will take place at 7:30 P. M. Sunday at the Congregational Church, sponsored by the young people's groups of both the Congregational and Plymouth churches. Lyle Holcomb, Miami attorney, and Edwin Mason, elected chairman of the recently formed Miami Youth Council, will be speakers.

Woolworth Co. Readies Site For New Store

Grading work was started Wednesday on what is reported to be the site of a new Woolworth Five and Ten-Cent Store on Coral Way, next door to the A. & P. Grocery Store. While Building Inspector L. W. Robinson, Jr., stated that he had received no plans or permit application, he said that he was aware the grading work was being done and that he understood it was for the Woolworth Store. At the office of Deigaard and Preston, builders, it was said that "no official announcement can be made at this time," although the contractors' sign has been erected at the site. The building will be erected on four lots.

Kiwanis Chief Visits Gables

Frank Wright, district governor of Kiwanis International and director of publicity for the University of Florida, was guest of honor at the local Kiwanis luncheon Tuesday at the Country Club of Coral Gables. He was accompanied by his son, Frank, Jr. A quiz program dealing with questions on the club was presented, with the Rev. Jay Pelham, Louis P. Lanford and Dr. F. M. Sheetz acting as assistants. Miss Eleanor Sheetz accompanied the group singing.

Upstate Rites For Dr. Greene, Local Physician

Funeral services were held in Gainesville Saturday for Dr. Ralph Nelson Greene, 57, 622 Avenue Velarde, who died Saturday in a Miami hospital following a long illness. Dr. Greene, who maintained offices in the LeBlond Building in Coral Gables, was medical director of Eastern Airlines. He was also past president of the Aero-Medical Association, past president of the Florida Medical Association and had served as State Health Officer of Florida and as director of St. Luke's Hospital in Jacksonville. A native of Indianapolis, Ind., Dr. Greene came to Florida in 1910 and practiced for several years in Apalachicola and Gainesville before moving to Jacksonville, where he resided until he came to Coral Gables in 1936. He served on the Mexican border in 1916 as first lieutenant in the Medical Corps. In the World War he was a leader in neuro-surgical work. At the time of his death he was a colonel in the Medical Reserve Corps with the rating of flight surgeon. Dr. Greene leaves the widow, Mrs. Lillian Aller Greene; a daughter, Mrs. Grant Orr, Coral Gables; a son, Dr. R. N. Greene, Jr., an interne at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, and a brother, Lieut. Col. Lorin A. Greene, of Gainesville, Fla.

No Drop In Gas Sales Since Curfew

Apparently the cop who walks the beat is about the only one in Coral Gables who is feeling the effects of the 7 P. M. gasoline curfew which went into effect last Sunday. Coral Gables filling stations, along with all the others on the eastern seaboard, are co-operating with Secretary Harold Ickes by closing every day at 7 P. M., but so far it has made no difference in the number of gallons of gasoline sold. George Bawlfins, who operates the Atlantic station at Ponce de Leon Boulevard and Alhambra Circle, brought the lonely patrolman into the picture. "It's really tough on the cop," Bawlins said. "The service stations along the Boulevard used to be little oases of light, where the policeman would break the monotony of pounding the pavement with a few minutes' conversation. Now, after the drug stores are closed, he must make his rounds in dismal silence." Several service station men agreed that while motorists will stock up on gas during the daylight hours, that many will neglect to have lights adjusted, buy extra bulbs and have other adjustments made, and will be caught short. Headlight adjusting is an operation which can only be done with ease at night. Not one local station experienced a drop in gallonage and several reported an increase. At Hank's Service Station, purchases over Saturday and Sunday brought the sales for the week above the summer average. Norman's Gulf Station reported a daily rush between 5 and 7 P. M., with the peak being reached about 6:30. Saturday night purchases ran the highest. Quite a few operators believed that the curfew would curtail interurban highway traffic at night because motorists would not be willing to risk running out of gas between towns and having to wait until morning without hotel accommodations.

DR. J. McKEE ADAMS TO BE HEARD SUNDAY

Dr. J. McKee Adams, professor of Biblical Introduction at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Ky., will occupy the pulpit at the University Baptist Church Sunday, and the following Sunday, in the absence of the pastor, Dr. V. Ward Barr. Dr. Adams has chosen as his text at the 11 o'clock service, "Spiritual Minded". The subject of the evening service at 7:45 will be "The Way, the Truth and the Life." Wednesday evening prayer service Dr. Adams will take up the studies of the Book of Acts.

In California

Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Backus are at present at the Palace Hotel, San Francisco.

Aquatic Program Complete For Community Pool Party

Swimming, dancing, a buffet supper and an aquatic exhibition have been placed on the program for the Coral Gables Community Party to be held next Wednesday night at the Venetian Pool. The party is another in the series of community get-togethers sponsored by the city and civic organizations to foster community spirit and to enable Gableites to know each other better. All Coral Gables residents and visitors are invited to attend the affair and no charge is being made for any of the entertainment features. A buffet supper will be served in the Pool patio between 6 and 8 P. M. by the staff of the Country Club of Coral Gables. A charge of 50 cents will be made for the meal, which will be served by reservation only. Reservations can be made by calling the club, 4-1566. A new record-playing device has been installed at the pool for dancing during the supper hour and after the entertainment. One of the main features of the aquatic program will be a canoe-tilting contest between the Kiwanis and Lions Club. Although the teams may be changed at game time it was understood that Carl Schmitz and Judge O. B. Sutton will represent the Kiwanians, while L. W. Robinson, Jr. and George O'Kell will man the Lions' boat. Four teams, representing the Country Club, Coral Gables, Miami and Miami Beach, will be represented in the relay race, which has the second spot on the program. Other events include a 25-yard freestyle dash for boys under 12; exhibition diving from the 10-foot board; pajama race, and a watermelon race. Russ Ellington, Schmitz and Mrs. James Moore are in charge.

Priority Threats Cause Increase In Buying, Frank Holley Reports

Buyers of merchandise in eastern markets for fall and winter business greatly increased their purchases over that of last year in anticipation of an increase in prices by the manufacturers, and the possibility of not being able to get full deliveries on account of the National Defense situation, Frank N. Holley, Jr., head of the Holley 5 and 10c Stores in Coral Gables, Miami and Hollywood, declared this week upon his return from New York City. "Many manufacturers cannot take more business now because they are busy filling increased orders from all parts of the country," Holley declared, "and the Government priorities situation will affect the deliveries of practically every type of merchandise. Items are being bought now which may not be available six months from now, and lots of small manufacturers will feel the pinch because their contracts are in bad shape," he stated. During his trip to the merchandise markets, Mr. Holley traveled over 4,500 miles and took occasion to study business conditions in both large cities as well as small towns, and he reported that generally business is good. When asked his opinion as to the winter tourist travel to Miami, Mr. Holley stated that he anticipated a very good season, but did not expect an extraordinary one, owing to the fact that everywhere he went people seemed more serious minded owing to international conditions, and were busily employed. This latter fact would indicate that as long as they were making money many of them would not stop work to visit the land of sunshine for a pleasure trip, he pointed out.

DR. SHEETZ TO OPEN OWN OFFICES HERE

Dr. R. M. Sheetz announces the removal of his dental offices from the Coral Gables Clinic. He has been in practice there the past three years. After a few weeks' vacation he will announce the opening of his new location some time in September.

MRS. MINEAR WILL BE HOSTESS TODAY

Mrs. Robert B. Minear will be hostess to the members of Circle No. 1 of the auxiliary of the First Presbyterian Church at 10:30 this morning at her home, 119 Pinecrest Drive, Miami Springs. Mrs. Henry Caldwell, who has returned from a vacation in Ohio, will be chairman of the meeting. A covered dish luncheon will follow.

MISS SPANTAN TO HAVE BUSINESS GROUP

Miss Rachel Spantan of 123 Granada Menores will be hostess for the Business Girls Group of the First Presbyterian Church Missionary Society at 8 P. M. tonight. A playlet on Chinese missions will be given and Mrs. W. L. Linnemeir will lead the devotions.

Will Assist

The Rev. William J. Barnes of Saskatchewan, Canada, will assist the Rev. Benjamin W. Soper with the services at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Coconut Grove, during the rest of the summer and early fall. Father Soper is convalescing from a recent illness.

From Norfolk

Miss Betti Ann Westerdahl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Westerdahl, 1231 Ferdinand Street, has as her guests her cousins, Nancy Lee Gaither and Mary Ann Gaither of Norfolk, Va.

Sustains Injury

Louis Miller, 405 Avenue Menores, is nursing a bruised shoulder, the result of being hit by an automobile Friday, Mr. Miller's injuries are not serious.

BUILDING PERMIT CANCELLED

The Miami City Commission Wednesday ordered the cancellation of a building permit on a Negro house already under construction at Hibiscus Street and Florida Avenue, Coconut Grove. The move was made to stop encroachment of Negroes on a white residential area.

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