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City To Grab Delinquent Property For Playgrounds

Drama Keynotes Hearing; Cop Gets Continuance All elements of a movie thriller, including the introduction of a surprise witness, at the last-minute and heated verbal clashes between attorneys, were contained in the Commission hearing of the case of suspended Police Officer A. E. Tipton Wednesday evening at City Hall. After hearing four hours of testimony, the Commission granted a continuance until the return of Sergeant William Kim- brough from Washington. Will- iam J. Pruitt, Tipton's attor- ney, asked the continuance, stat- ing that he wished to call Kim- brough as a witness. According to the charges that resulted in the suspension, Tip- ton used a police car, while on duty, to transport a Mrs. Goldie B. Althouse to the house of her estranged husband in Miami and to prevent data removal with her while she removed furniture from the home. On the later date, the charges state, the pair was confronted by the husband, John Althouse, and Tipton at first gave a fictitious name, later telling Althouse that he was a Coral Gables police officer. Mrs. Althouse proved to be the surprise witness, introduced in a dramatic manner by City Attorney Edward L. Semple. Tipton, testifying in his own behalf, had denied that he had ever accompanied the woman to her husband's home in a police car and said that he had only been there one time, the occa- sion when the furniture was re- moved. Previously, a letter from Mrs. Althouse to Fire Officer A. B. Curry had been read, stat- ing that Tipton had accompan- ied her to the house on two oc- casions, but the only eyewitness accounts were given by two neighbors, and one did not posi- tively identify the defendant. Following Tipton's denial, Semple asked for a 15-minute recess, and at the end of the period, produced Mrs. Althouse, who had been thought to be out of the state. She told of Tip- ton taking her to the house on two occasions, saying that the first time they had ridden in the police car. The purpose of the visit, she said, was to show Tip- ton some of the furniture, which he indicated he might purchase. According to her testimony, when they arrived, they found the lock had been changed and they were unable to enter. Most of the verbal clashing between attorneys also took place during the interrogation of Mrs. Althouse. At one time Semple accused Pruitt of "putting words in the witness' mouth" and the defense counsel heatedly retort- ed, "Don't worry, sunny boy, you'll eventually get her to say just what you want her to say." Efforts on the part of Pruitt to find out who contacted Mrs. Althouse and secured her as a witness were stalled when the Commission sustained an objec- tion to his line of questioning.

SIXTEEN NOW WORKING FOR TYPEWRITERS

Sixteen Royal Portable Type- writers will soon find their way into Coral Gables homes as lo- cal residents take advantage of The Riviera's offer to give a $44.50 machine to every person securing 25 new subscribers to the paper. With one typewriter already secured by Mrs. John Harde- man, three new workers entered the field this week and are al- ready on their way to securing their portables. They include Bernard Nagel, 1029 Avenue Valencia; Theodore Froshey, 1109 S. W. 62nd Avenue, and Bud Smethurst, 3400 Anderson Road. All of the workers are unani- mous in the opinion that getting their typewriters is far more easier than they ever antici- pated. "The paper sells itself," one stated. "All I have to do is make the calls, tell them what For complete details about The Riviera's Big Typewriter Of- fer, turn to page seven. I'm trying to win and then show them The Riviera. Nine times out of ten they subscribe right away. There are no strings attached to The Riviera offer. All any- one has to do to win a type- writer is to sell 25 new sub- scriptions and the machine is theirs. Renewals count, too, as one-half a subscription. Now, with people coming back from the North, is the oppor- tune time to get started. You'll find yourself with a new Royal Portable in no time at all. Come in today and get your subscrip- tion blanks.

ANNOUNCE SISTER'S BETROTHAL TODAY

Mr. and Mrs. David P. Bishop, Jr., 3205 Durango Street, are announcing the engagement of their sister, Miss Mary Bald- win, also of Coral Gables, and B M Peterson of South Ozone Park, L. I. The wedding will take place in Coral Gables on Thursday of next week.

Optimists Select 9 New Members

Nine new members were in- troduced at yesterday's meeting of the Coral Gables Optimist's Club, bringing the total member- ship of the new organization to thirty-six. Charter night, when the club will be joined with the inter- national organization, has been set for October 23. Officers will be elected at next week's meeting. New members introduced yes- terday include Joseph Orr, Ed- ward R. Ellington, Dr. Bernard T. Bell, Philip Armour Ogden, G. G. Sirman, Edward C. Sim- ple, James R. Lowry, Bernard Wait and Eugene A. Kerr.

City Complimented On Transportation

The city is receiving compli- ments on its improved trans- portation system, according to Mayor Joe Whitley. Particu- lar comment has been made re- cently about the shortening of the routes. "Our transportation depart- ment is doing a fine job," Whit- ley said. "It is trying to save gas for the city and time for the passengers. Transportation expenses are mounting every week." A letter from Frederick Frisch, a resident of Coral Gables since its beginning, said he thought Chester Smith, head of the de- partment, deserved a "pat on the back."

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SURVEY OF FIRE HAZARDS BEING MADE

Coral Gables, which had one of the nation's lowest per capita fire losses during the past year, continued its campaign against fire hazards this week, in cele- bration of National Fire Pre- vention Week. More than 4,000 questionnaires were distributed to school chil- dren where parents will answer them, to be returned to the Fire Department. The questionnaire asks about fire hazards in the home, about what is being done toward fire prevention, etc. The department, under Cap- tain John Hardin, also is con- ducting a careful inspection of all apartment buildings and homes. Home owners are asked to cooperate by making their own inspections, but may call upon the department to do it. Hardin stressed the need to be careful about waste paper and trash containers. The city's loss per capita last year was only 28 cents, or a total cash loss of $3,922.00. Of the latter figure, $3,084 was in- sured property. Total value of property for which alarms were turned in was $161,525, with $93. -department saving $157,603 of it for owners. The depart- ment also saved $133,293 in property damages for insurance companies. Out of the 244 alarms an- swered, there were only 17 house fires and 12 automobile fires, with the others either miscel- laneous or false alarms. Hardin pointed out to The Riviera that far more money turned in on pranksters or hysterical persons and for city unnecessary money. "Each time the truck leaves the station it costs the city $25," he said. "Over $575 was wasted on 23 false alarms last year." During the year, the depart- ment made 307 fire inspections and conducted 15 fire drills. More than 200 persons were sheltered and given coffee dur- ing the storm last week-end. "Our city is comparatively Coral Gables, however, as a re- sult of the storm, one of which was caused by a neglected can- dle and two by electrical faults. "Our city is comparatively free of fire as a result of sev- eral things," said A. B. Curry, City Manager. "First, we have a strict building code which is strict in the matter of fire haz- ards. Second, we have a fine fire department. It should be complimented."

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Susong have taken an apartment at 320 Almeria, while their new home on University Drive is under construction.

Regional Officers Explain Civilian Technical Corps Aim

In response to a demand for full information behind the just been issued from the University of Miami. Civilian Technical Corps is un- teer civilian craftsmen estab- lished by the British Govern- ment to operate and repair technical equipment used by na- val, military and air forces of the British and their allies. U. S. citizens may join without loss of citizenship. There is no oath of allegiance to the King. The corps is a uniformed civilian organization. Kind of Men Wanted Men between the ages of 18 and 50 are needed as radio me- chanics, fitters, metal workers, electricians, instrument repair- ers (such as watchmakers and jewelers), automobile mechan- ics, and men with various kinds of training in the maintenance and repair of electrical equip- ment. Men who are interested may join the C. T. C. by filling out an application blank through the nearest local state employment office, or through the Florida Regional Office at the Univer- sity if Miami. If accepted, a C. T. C. mem- ber is sent as soon as possible to Canada for a short period of training, after which he sails for England to assume his du- ties under the supervision of the corps. Wages and Living Arrangements Free board and living quarters we provided by the British Government. Salaries range from $24.12 per week for basic work- ers to $38.65 per week for chief foremen. Distinctive clothing with spe- cial insignia is provided free by the British Government. Free medical treatment and hospitalization facilities are pro- vided by the British Government. In the event of a death or dis- ability attributable to service, pensions will be paid on the same scale and under the same conditions as are applicable to Canadian forces generally. Vacation With Pay Basic workers receive two weeks leave with pay per an- num; chief foremen receive three weeks leave with pay. Volunteers are on call to work with the unit to which they are assigned. Minimum hours are 48 per week; maximum, 60 hours per week. Volunteers will be assigned to units in the United Kingdom or otherwise overseas. Assign- ments may change from time to time. Volunteers enroll for three years or for the duration of the war, whichever is the shorter period. If the U. S. Government should require the services of any member of the C. T. C., the British Government has agreed to release them immedi- ately. Men accepted, if they are of draft age, will be deferred from service in the U. S. Army by be- ing placed in Class 2B. This authorization, which comes from the national headquarters of the U. S. Selective Service, has been approved because of the impor- tance of the service the C. T. C. will render in the "Aid to Eng- land" program.

Sixteen Local Pilots Are Receiving Training For Defense Work in Coral Gables Air Patrol

Should the South Florida coast ever be threatened by an in- vader, sixteen Coral Gables pilots stand ready to take to the air to do patrol and observation duty. The pilots, 12 of whom have already soloed, comprise the membership of the Coral Gables Air Patrol, organized by local business men so that they could receive flight training. The organization of the group was inspired by an article in an aviation magazine, telling how British civilian pilots, in light planes, helped the RAF by acting as coast patrol and observation pilots. Harry Bell, local policeman, was the organizer and claims some sort of a record for speed. George Hoehn is president; Lyle Roberts, vice- president; O. B. Sutton, treasurer, and Mrs. George Schoonmaker, secretary. The group keeps the plane at the Seminole Airport and goes there daily to add to flying hours. George Hoehn, the presi- dent, has already received his private pilot's license and purchased his own plane. In addition to the officers, other members include Carl Warth, A. L. Lancaster, Miss Katherine Jones, L. E. Huguelet, Pete Zaley, B. F. McArthur, E R McMorris, John Hawthorne, Adrian Wilcox, George Hoehn and Ted Bartholomew. In addition to flight training, the members are attending night classes in navigation, meteorology and engines and aircraft. The classes are held in Sutton's office on Ponce de Leon Boulevard.

Coral Gables Air Patrol members are shown herewith with the plane they purchased. Front row, left to right: A. L. Lancaster, O. B. Sutton and George Devendorf. Back row: Harry Bell, Carl Warth, Ted Bartholomew, John Hawthorne, Mrs George Schoon- maker and Miss Katherine Jones.

City Asks WPA To Help Clear Storm Debris

Coral Gables sought the aid of the WPA this week to as- sist in cleaning up the debris caused by Monday morning's hurricane. Damage to shrubbery and sidewalks has been esti- mated at $10,000 by City Man- ager A. B. Curry. City officials pointed out that unless Federal workers are sup- plied, the balance in the $41- 42 contingent fund might have to be exhausted in the rehabili- tation work. By yesterday afternoon, city workers had cleared most of the streets blocked by fallen trees and light and power had been restored to the majority of Gables homes and business places. Because most of the houses and stores were tightly boarded, little structural damage was done by the storm, which st- tained a sustained velocity of 65 miles per hour, with gusts reaching the 100-mile-per-hour mark. The majority of the fallen trees were pithecolobiums, which will be replaced by another va- riety, Curry said. The City Manager pointed out that this storm and the 1935 hurricane had proved that the pithecolo- biums were not practical.

Gableite Plans Program for Drafted Mothers

A new type of radio program, originated, written and to be conducted by a Coral Gables resident, will go on the air for the first time at 11:30 Thurs- day morning over WKAT. Entitled "Calling Draft Moth- ers," the program aims toward the unification of the mothers of the men in the armed ser- vice, for the discussion of mu- tual problems, the uplifting of morale and the correction of wrongs that arise from the sud- den transition from a nation at peace to a country preparing for war. The program will be conduct- ed by Mrs. Ralph McCracken, 1920 Hernando Street, who writes under the pen name of Eraine Turin. Mrs. McCracken herself the mother of a draftee, believes that if the mothers of service men organize themselves, they can be one of the great- est forces for good in the na- tion. Radio station officials are en- thusiastic about the program and are aiming it for a national network spot. At the begin- ning, it will be conducted once a week. One of the important prob- lems the program will take up will be the insuring that draft- ees will be given their jobs back when they are mustered out of service.

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Air Warden Drive Lags, Says Winegar, Asking Aid

Scoring the apathy shown so far by Gableites in the matter of air raid warden volunteers, W. Edward Winegar, chairman of the Air Raid Warden Committee, yesterday called on local civic clubs to spur their efforts toward lin- ing up volunteers for "this important work." Winegar pointed out that since the or- ganization meeting was called over a month ago, that the names of only 30 prospective wardens have been received from civic clubs and that of that num- ber only four have actually vol- unteered for service. "This is a terrible showing for a community as wide awake and as civic-minded as ours," Winegar said. "This Air War- den detail is not a local affair, but a country-wide preparation for National Defense, and we have been asked by the heads of the national defense program to provide at least 160 men and women to handle this service in Coral Gables." "Something is wrong some place or else our people do not consider the program in the right light," he stated. "We called the first meeting and asked the head of every club, group and organization in the Gables to be there, so that we could all start together on this undertaking and give full co-operation. The rep- resentatives elected committee officers and promised to get in the volunteers, so that we could complete the set-up promptly. Now it has bogged down com- pletely. In some cases where we have sent out the applica- tions to the names submitted to us by the civic groups, we have received them back with the an- swer that they could not take on this service." Winegar urged all civic groups to make another effort to get volunteers from their individ- ual organizations for this ser- vice.

BULLETIN PONCE WINS 12-0 OVER BEACHIES

The Ponce De Leon High Cava- liers beat the Miami Beach team by a score of 12-0 at the Orange Bowl Stadium last night.

Navy Recruit Home on Leave

Walter Graham Morris, 1021 Avenue Almeria, Coral Gables, who enlisted through the Navy Recruiting Station, Post Office Building, Miami, on August 19, has just completed a six-weeks' recruit training period at the Navy Training Station, Norfolk, Va., and has returned home on leave. He has chosen to go to sea when he returns to the training station from his leave, it is an- nounced today by Guy F. Hull, navy recruiting officer for this district.

Merchants Will Discuss Xmas Plans, Parking

Parking and Christmas decora- tions will be discussed by mem- bers of the Coral Gables Mer- chant's Bureau when they meet at 12:15 today at the Country Club of Coral Gables. Captain Lou Reeves of the Po- lice Department and City Man- ager A. B. Curry are expected to be present to take up the problem of parking limits in the business section with the merchants.

Civic Group Plans Drive For Members

Plans for increasing the mem- bership of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, through conducting a drive among lo- cal residents, were discussed by directors of the Chamber Wed- nesday night after Frank N Holley, Jr., president, declared that there were hundreds of Ga- bleites who used the services of the organization annually and who should give the Cham- ber financial support. It was explained that at pres- ent at least 50 per cent of the membership were individuals and firms outside of Coral Gables. Work and activities of the Cham- ber of Commerce has steadily increased dach year," Holley declared, "and although we have possibly the largest membership of any chamber in the South per capita, the nominal dues of $10 per year does not permit the organization to carry out many of its major activities. The campaign plans will pos- sibly include the forming of a committee composed of members of the directorate, however, the details were left to President Holley, Alvie S. Lindberg, sec- retary, and Tracy Hollingsworth, publicity director. A resolution concerning the re- cent death of Thomas C. Pan- coast, former president of the Miami Beach Chamber of Com- merce, was adopted and for- warded to that organization.

Suit To Pick Sites Under Way

Municipal confiscation of large parcels of property on which taxes have become delin- quent, was forecast for the near future yesterday by Mayor Joe Whitley. The properties will be used for neighborhood play- grounds. The Mayor said that the plan- ning board was now studying various sites, with the view in mind of locating the recreation centers at several points throughout the residential sec- tion. "As soon as the board com- pletes its survey the city will commence exploratory proceed- ings," Mayor Whitley said. "The city will foreclose on these properties to secure clear ownership," Whitley said. "We feel that the establishment of these neighborhood playgrounds is an important step in the de- velopment of the city and we do not intend to coddle any of the property owners if they fail to pay the taxes." Mayor Whitley told The Ri- viera that he didn't know ex- actly how many parks would be created by the move, but that the planning board would prob- ably make recommendations along that line. "If possible," he said, "we would like to have one play- ground for each neighborhood area. If we can accomplish this, then the children of Coral Ga- bles can play in safety near their own homes and the dan- ger caused by youngsters being in the streets can be eliminated." Shortly after his inauguration, Whitley indicated that he was forming a plan to create more playgrounds through foreclosure of delinquent tax lands.

Jack Bishop Injured as Cars Crash

Jack Bishop, son of Police Of- ficer "Dixie" Bishop, was in- jured Tuesday morning in a col- lision involving a Coral Gables police car and a Model Laun- dry truck. According to police, the police car, driven by Robert Crittenden, had stopped at Ponce de Leon and Almeria, where Officer Crittenden was talking to Bishop. The Model Laundry truck, driven by William C. Cocco, crashed into the rear of the squad car. Bishop was taken to the Uni- versity Hospital. The driver of the truck was not held.

Annual Celebration

The annual celebration, "Pas- tor Emeritus Day," will take place at the 11 o'clock service Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church, Dr. George B. Laird, retired, will preach the sermon. His topic, "The Christian's Greatest Weapon for Defense and Offense."

Athletics Part of Navy Life Says Coach Dana McLendon

You wouldn't think that Uncle Sam's men who go down to the sea in ships would have much use for sports, but they do. The Navy considers athletics to be an in- tegral part of a well-balanced Naval life. Dana McLendon, director of athletics of Ponce de Leon High School, ex- plains how the Navy teaches teamwork, individual resource- fulness and good sportsmanship. "Nearly every popular Amer- ican sport is played in the Navy," says Mr. McLendon. "There are football, baseball and basketball teams. Boxing, wres- tling, track and field and swim- ming teams are enjoyed. Every ship and station has an officer in charge of athletics. He, in turn, has several assistants. All work together in producing win- ning teams, building competitive spirit between ships and fleets." To play on Navy teams, a man must be physically fit for every contest. Boxers and wres- tlers are examined carefully be- fore every match to make cer- tain they are "in the pink." Each ship has its own baseball and football teams, and when a ship comes into a naval base a series of games are arranged with the teams of other naval units. Spirit runs high and ri- valry is keen. During baseball season, when the ships are at anchor at sea, the sailors rig up large nets on deck and stage batting practice just as easily as if they were on a baseball field. Some bluejackets even take their golf clubs along and practice driving into the nets. "Healthy athletic competition puts a never-say-die spirit into the men," adds Coach McLendon. "It tends to develop efficient units, just as it welds unity in high schools and colleges. It develops as esprit de corps that is remarkable." McLendon recently ran across an excerpt from the Battle Fleet Athletic Rules reprinted in the U. S. Navy Bluejacket's Man- ual. "It could well serve as a guide for our own school and town," he said. It reads as fol- lows: "The commander-in-chief desires to urge upon all that athletic competition, unless it is characterized by clean sports- manship, free from any taint or suspicion of sharp practice, and free from any unfriendliness, is not the spirit of true American- ism, which is to play fair and give a square deal. Winning or losing, the main thing is to show yourselves good and clean sportsmen, modest winners if the breaks are with you and good losers if the breaks are against you."