Coral Gables Riviera

THE CORAL GABLES RIVIERA

AN INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER 16TH YEAR NO. 41 CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, OCTOBER 24, 1941 PRICE FIVE CENTS

GIVE! OCT. 23 - NOV. 6 CRIPPLED CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

How much longer MUST THEY WAIT? How much longer

GIVE! OCT. 23 - NOV. 6 CRIPPLED CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

How much longer MUST THEY WAIT? How much longer

Pat Cannon Backs Drive For Coral Gables Postmark

Name Local Civic Leaders In Campaign for Hospital

Coral Gables' civic leaders are taking their places in the ranks of those who are enrolled "for the duration" in the campaign to raise $250,000 to finish the hospital for crippled children, according to Robert Petland, Jr., general campaign chairman. With Ralph Wilkins as Coral Gables vice chairman, five majors were selected on the men's team: A. B. Curry, Hollis Rinehart, Jr., Eugene B. Hunter, O. C. Patton and Warren Zinsmaster. Mrs. William M. Pierce as vice chairman of the women's division of the Gables section chose five majors: Mrs. Marvin Adams, Mrs. William Sedgley, Mrs. L. C. Cloney, Mrs. Parks Hunter and Mrs. A. H. Weiland. Each of the majors selected five captains, and they, in turn, enlisted five teammates to work with them. In the Gables men's division H. C. Anderson, Ralph O. Cullen, H. A. D. Neave, P. A. Mueller, S. S. Pederson, Capt. L. C. Reeves, James Robertson, Sidney Stoddard, Van Hughes, Jack Lewis, Checker Norman, I. DeGarmo Smith, R. W. Morguesstern, Philip Payne, Augustus S. Sachs, Dann C. Squires, Wendell Sumner, Ernest C. Twito, Samuel M. Sparks, Hoy Gentry, Gordon Hannon, John Lewis, T. E. Norbeck, M. L. Reeves, Chester E. Vance, Paul Brinson, R. H. Daugherty, C. A. Meyer, Joel M. Waynick, Jr., Richard A. Marshall, Dr. Dave Bosworth, Reese Marshall, Jr., Frank Martin-Vegue, Dennis V. Renuart, J. B. Flaherty, Phil Lawrence, Phillip J. Mank, Archie Miller, J. A. Wright. William H. Merriam, J. Allen Brown, H. E. Griffith, A. B. Mumford, Dr. C. H. Neill, Lyle Robertson, Jack L. Ware, D. J. Boone, Dr. R. M. Sheets, Byron Sparrow, George Devendorf, Karl D. Schmitz, Frank Shattuck, A. C. Baume, J. A. Gilmore, Russel Schoff, Ben Smethurst. Harry Bell, Dr. Riffland Willis, Conway P. Hamilton, Frank T. Myers, Dr. Robert M. Oliver, Albert M. Palmer, John B. King, Sheldon G. Grebe, E. Dean Parkinson, L. E. Huguelet, Judge Frederick Glass, Leroy R. Geiger, John Myers, T. Shuman and Louis E. Tenney. Woman's Division In the woman's division of the Coral Gables section are listed Mrs. G. Allen Chapman, Mrs. Thomas Mayes, Mrs. Wylie M. Sams, Mrs. Herbert Berce, Mrs. McGregor Smith, Miss Mabelle Thomas. Mrs. Charles Yelvington, Mrs. Bruce Dodge, Miss Ruth Deistelhorst, Mrs. W. R. Edwards, Mrs. P. Mark Mathewe, Jr., Mrs. Albert Palmer. Mrs. W. E. Simpson, Mrs. William H. Davidson, Mrs. William L. Gray, Mrs. Wylly Keck, Mrs. A. W. McAlister, Mrs. R. E. Scholge. Mrs. Henry S. Herendeen, Mrs. Craig Parker, Mrs. Harold Loomis, Mrs. C. H. Oelmer, Mrs. Gert Bradley, Mrs. Charles Weiler. Mrs. George J. Baya, Mrs. Paul Black, Mrs. E. Norton McGee, Mrs. Philip M. Shriver, Mrs. William Y. Stembler, Mrs. Terrell H. Tomlin. Mrs. Charles F. Baldwin, Mrs. Miles Goldsmith, Mrs. H. E. Parker, Mrs. E. L. Semple, Mrs. H. F. Ward. Mrs. Ralph Cooper, Mrs. John Lesh, Mrs. John Mumford, Mrs. (Please turn to Page 4)

Will Establish Canal Assessment

Establishment of assessments for the Coral Gables Waterways improvements and for street improvements in the Coconnut Grove Warehouse Center, Golden Gate and MacFarlane Homestead subdivisions are expected next week following the final hearing Tuesday before the City Commission. One objection to the waterways district assessment was filed by Richard Maxwell. No objections were recorded on the proposed paving assessments. The waterways improvement assessment is expected to total $26,579.20, and the paving, $3,232.92. Assessments to property owners in the waterways improvement district are anticipated to be between 64.55c and 75c a front foot, while the paving assessment is expected to be 25.9c a front foot. The waterways assessment will cover the work now being done on dredging and widening the canal system.

YOUNGSTERS NEAR GOAL FOR ROYALS

There's a pleasant sound to the steadily writing performance of the Royal Portable. Its steady click-click beats a rhythm—regular and satisfying. To the boys and girls who are seeking 25 new readers for the Riviera—and one of these Portables—there's a pleasant rhythm, too. They are working steadily toward their goal of 25 and it won't be long before two or more will have earned their typewriters. The Riviera wants everyone to have one of these typewriters. The Portable is easy to get—just drop in to the Riviera office for your credentials and we'll start you on the road to a portable typewriter of your own! Our guess is that Thornton Fossum will be the next to earn himself one of these machines. And we wish Dennis O'Dono van of 624 Avenue Alcazar lots of luck as he starts on the road to earning a typewriter this week. Those now working for typewriters are: Gordon Craig, Edward Pent, Levett Pent, Richard Bean, Margaret LeCroy, Ralph Lamb, Keith Rogers, Dora Thomas, Doris Irene Hufner, Bernard Magel, Bud Smethhurst, Barrett Blair, Doris Cocio and Gertrude Fernandez.

Gas Franchise To Be Studied

Discussion of a proposed gas franchise and a possible referendum on the subject is scheduled for the next meeting of the City Commission. The franchise to supply gas to Coral Gables homes through street mains has been requested by the Consumers Gas Company.

Gables Inquiries Still Increasing

Judging from the number of inquiries received by the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, the coming season promises to be one of the best in the history of the city, according to Alice S. Lindberg, Secretary. The demand for Coral Gables booklets and literature has also increased, requests coming in from chambers of commerce and travel bureaus from many parts of the United States, and although the supply of city booklets is very low, it is expected that new booklets authorized by city officials will be ready for distribution in the near future. Copy is now being prepared by the Coral Gables News Bureau.

Dr. Gifford To Speak

Dr. John Gifford will be the guest speaker for the men's dinner to be held the 30th in the parish house at the First Presbyterian Church. This annual get-together dinner is for the men and boys of the parish. Reservations for the dinner at Mrs. Robert Farmer.

Seek Coral Gables Sweetheart Eor All-American Air Maneuvers

Who will be the sweetheart of the All-American Air Maneuvers? That question will be on the lips of many Coral Gables girls from now until January 9, when the 1942 maneuvers open in Miami. This week, sample entry blanks, mittee, were placed on the bulletin boards at Ponce de Leon high school and at the University of Miami. A Coral Gables girl, chosen from the local field by a local committee of judges, will compete against entrants from other sections of South Florida. Entrants from Coral Gables must be residents of Coral Gables. They may secure information and entry blanks at the office of the Coral Gables news bureau at city hall, or at the Chamber of Commerce. Each candidate must submit a photograph of herself with her entry blank, in which she will state her name, address, age, supplied by the committee, weight, height, measurements, color of hair and eyes. She must not be a professional actress or dancer. The sweetheart will be chosen from the finalists, the day preceding the opening of the maneuvers, by a judging staff from the Aviation Writers association. Finalists will be invited to participate in parties and festivities conducted during the maneuvers. Cups and prizes will be awarded the final winner. The Coral Gables eliminations will be conducted within the next month, with judging done through photographs submitted. Local judges will be announced later.

Optimists Get Charter 75 Inducted

Optimist Officials Edwin E. Bibb, international vice president of Optimist presented the Gables Charter to President John Hardeman at the Country Club last night. The newly organized Coral Gables Optimist Club received its international charter last night in ceremonies at the Country Club of Coral Gables. Edwin E. Bibb, Norfolk, Va., international vice president of the organization, presented the charter to John V. Hardeman, president of the local chapter. Lucien L. Renuart, fourth district governor, inducted the officers and conducted the membership initiation. Those taking positions in the new club included Mr. Hardeman, president; Al Starner, Armand Renuart, M. Santanello, vice presidents; Chester Deigaard, secretary and treasurer; H. U. Zimmerman, Cale Blohm, R. N. Boureau, George Feltham and Joe W. Whitley, governors. Appointments announced by Hardeman included Rees Marshall, chaplain; Russ Ellington, sergt-at-arms; Ernest Galloway, historian; Andrew Healy, song leader, and Ed Schwartzmann, pianist. Seventy local men were taken in as "charter members" during the ceremony. The Gables Club was sponsored by the Miami and Miami Shores clubs with Ed Keuling, fourth district lieutenant director, acting as organizer. Following the banquet and ceremonies, a dance was held in the club patio. President Hardeman after accepting charter in the name of the members of his club made the announcement that at the recent meeting of the newly elected Board of Governors, the decision was made to place a ceiling of 100 for the membership of the club and that in order to accomplish this, the charter would not be closed until on or about November 7. A resolution to the Optimist International was forwarded requesting the retention of Ed Keuling, extension Director to continue the membership campaign, which will be terminated with a victory dinner at which time the contest prizes will be awarded. Mayor Joe Whitley is chairman of the campaign and Armand V. Renuart and H. N. Boureau are the team captains.

Norman Feaster New Naval Cadet

NAVY YARD, S. C.—Norman Brunner Feaster of Coral Gables, Fla., is one of the 40 new Naval aviation cadets who this week reported for duty at the Naval Air Station, Lakehurst, N. J. Cadet Feaster will study lighter-than-air craft and on successful completion of his training course will become a member of the Naval Reserve.

State Legion Head Visits Local Post

Rupert Caviness, Ocala, department commander for Florida of the American Legion, paid an official visit to the Coral Gables Post on Wednesday. He was accompanied by C. Howard Rowton, Palatka, department adjutant. Following a tour of the city conducted by W. Edward Winegar, post commander, Caviness complimented the post on its membership drive, building and recreational center. Sheldon Grebe, membership chairman, has asked all members of his committee to report all new memberships collected at 5 P. M. Saturday at the post. That is the deadline for recording memberships eligible for the state prize, which will be awarded at the department roundup in Ocala on October 28.

Scout Leader Lions Speaker

The importance of proper development and care for youth in these treacherous times was stressed by Scout Executive A. S. McFarlane, guest speaker this week at the Coral Gables Lions Club meeting. The extensive program for Boy Scouting in this area was outlined and the facilities made available by the Boy Scout organization to the youth of South Florida were described in detail. President Will Reynolds presided at the induction of two new members of the group—Warren Lehman, realtor, and Albert E. Harum, publisher of the Coral Gables Riviera.

Kiwanaians Hear Convention Report; Governor Honored

Reports from the state convention in Orlando and the presentation of a testimonial scroll to James M. Hoffman, retiring lieutenant governor for the southeastern district, attended members of the Kiwanis Club when they met Tuesday at the Country Club of Coral Gables. The illuminated scroll, for warded from Kiwanis International, was presented to Hoffman by Andrew Houston, club president, in recognition of the work done in his district during his term of office. The southeastern district was represented 109 per cent at the Orlando meeting and took all honors. Russell A. Rasco conducted the convention report program, calling on each member who had attended to give a one-minute talk on what he had gotten out of the meeting. A musical program was presented by students from the University of Miami.

RIGHT TURNS ON RED LIGHTS INAUGURATED

Right turns on red traffic signals were started in Coral Gables yesterday with the installation of signs at intersections where the signals exist. "Squeeze lanes have been painted on the streets at the extreme right side, next to the curbing. Motorists wishing to turn on the red signal must drive into this lane. Police Capt. Lou Reeves stated that the new measure will keep traffic flowing steadily through the business district if drivers will observe the lanes.

Hurricanes Play Howard Here Tonight

Coming back to Miami for the first time in 11 years, the Howard Bulldogs of Birmingham, Alabama will face the University of Miami Hurricanes tonight in the Orange Bowl Stadium. Howard has a 3 to 1 edge on the Hurricanes in games played, and Miami's one and only iron goal was to beat Howard and the victory in 1929 was hailed as a major accomplishment. In 1927 Howard beat Miami 52 to 0, 1928, 7 to 0 and in 1930, 24 to 0. Miami is the only unbeaten eleven in the state's collegiate circles and, following its 20-6 win over Tampa, downed Rollins 21-0 last week to regain the state small college crown it lost to the Tars a year ago. Miami's superior manpower should turn the tide against scrappy Howard this week. The Hurricanes have in Joe Krutulis, end, Capt. Tom Kearns and George Gazliardi, tackles and Center Paul Carifco, strong candidates for all state honors—with offense power, ready to emerge, on a line which has been superb in three games. The hard charging forwards have wrecked the offense of every Miami foe. Russell Coates, a clever triple threat back who has scored two touchdowns and passed to two more, Ted Tobin who has bagged up three enemy passes by interceptions as well as running in great form and Howard Pierman, brilliant sophomore fullback, head a wealth of Miami backfield stars. All three are all-state threats. No fullback in the state has approached Pierman's line crushing efforts which have averaged more than 11 try thus far and his punting is sensational. Rollins entertains Mercer which lost 81-0 to Georgia not long ago and the Tars, with their backs, fast backs, should get back into the win column. Tom Lieb's University of Florida Gators draw the toughest assignment in Louisiana State. Ordinarily the Bayou Tigers have been overwhelming favorites in their rivalry with the Gators but this time, the experts are likely to give Florida an outside chance in what should be a fine game.

MRS. WALTER WIGMAN BLANKET CHAIRMAN

Mrs. Walter Wigman has been named chairman of the blanket collection for the Coral Gables area under Mrs. Clifford Reeder salvage recovery chairman, Defense Council of Dade County. Mrs. Wigman is making an appeal for all kinds of blankets, old, used, new or worn. Blankets given will be cleaned and stored in the Greater Miami area for American defense. Mrs. Wigman's phone is 4-5310.

FLYERS AND DATES WILL DANCE AT CLUB

Student flyers at the Opa Locka flying field will entertain their dates at dinner and dance tomorrow night at the Country Club of Coral Gables. The group numbering 70 will have cocktails in the Red Room followed by a beefsteak dinner. Dancing will be in the patio at the regular club dance.

Volpe Memorial Group May Take Over Coliseum

The possibility that the Arnold Volpe Memorial Association will either purchase or operate the Coliseum Building as a music center was revealed yesterday by City Manager A. B. Curry. Curry stated that the city had been approached by Mrs. Volpe and other directors of the association with the view in mind of converting the Douglas Road structure to their purposes. Before negotiations are carried on further, Curry said, it will be necessary for the Association to inspect the building to see if the structure can be acoustically correct and adapted to the purposes of a musical center. The building has been closed for two months, following the abandonment of a purchase agreement by Rodney Miller and associates. For the last two years the building was operated as an ice skating rink. The Volpe Memorial Association had previously announced plans for the erection of its own building in Coral Gables.

Will Hear Reports on Xmas Plans

Further discussion of Christmas plans will occupy members of the Coral Gables Merchant's Bureau when they meet at 12:15 today at the Country Club of Coral Gables. Reports from the finance and decoration committees will be presented and Chairman Andrew Houston has urged all merchants to be present. The plans for a Christmas decoration contest, with divisions open for stores and large and small homes were furthered at a committee meeting Tuesday at the Chamber of Commerce. S. P. Giffen, finance chairman, reported that collection of funds for decoration of the Boulevard and incidentals in connection with the Christmas week program and the decoration contest, was coming along excellently. Team captains are contacting the business people in their district and reporting excellent cooperation. The music committee, under Commissioner Wallace A. Bell is working out a program of Christmas music for the 10-day period prior to Christmas. The various musical groups in the city will take part in the "festival" which will be broadcast daily throughout the business district by means of an extensive loudspeaker system.

Death Takes Mrs. Barnhart

Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a. m. Monday, in the Gautier Funeral Home chapel, with burial in Woodlawn Memorial Park cemetery for Mrs. Jennie Malford Barnhart, who died at her home in Miami, married to the late Mr. Barnhart, 4401 Palmarito Street, who died Saturday following a brief illness. She had been in in poor health for several months. A native of Oxford, Mich., she had lived in Coral Gables the past six years coming to this city with her husband, the late Mr. Barnhart from Birmingham, Mich. She was a member of the Coral Gables Methodist church, alumnae of Albion College, Michigan. She leaves, beside Mrs. Lansing, a son, Dr. Howard M. Barnhart of San Diego, Cal., and a sister, Mrs. George Hutchinson, Lansing, Mich.

PI BETA NU ANNOUNCE PLEDGES; OFFICERS

Miss Dorothy Wilson was hostess for the installation services of pledges to the Pi Beta Nu sorority recently. The new pledges are, Dot Smith, Jean Harris, Jane Blackstock, Gayle Simpson, Dotty Ann Dalnig, Patsy Crosley, Susie Muller, Betty Ann Harling, Barbara Myer, Doris Snow and Carol Logan. Officers among pledges include, Miss Crosley, president; Miss Snow, secretary and Miss Myer, treasurer.

City Employees Sans Costumes Face Ducking at Get-together

If you see Coral Gables city employees scurrying around in search of strange pieces of rainment during the next few days, you will know that they are only seeking to avoid a ducking in the Venetian Pool on November 1. That's the date that has been set for the employee's Hallowe'en party, and the committee in charge of the affair has announced that any person who shows up at the pool that night, not garbed in a costume, will be promptly "heaved into the drink". The employees will also be given an opportunity to exhibit their histrionic talents, as each department is preparing to present some kind of a skit during the evening. A costume contest is also scheduled. Prior to the merriment, supper will be served on the pool terrace. Square dancing is also in the schedule for the evening's entertainment. Miss Florence Stich, general chairman of arrangements, stated yesterday that about 300 guests, including employees and their families, are expected to attend the party.

Collins Hay Wins National Essay Contest

Collins Hay, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Hay, 516 Avenue Navarre, has been declared winner of the $1,000 International Citizenship Essay Contest prize, awarded annually by Civitan International. Hay, who graduated from Ponce de Leon High School last year and is now a student at Brown University, competed with 75,000 high school students from all over the nation. The youth was literary editor of the Ponce Tribune last year, when he won the county essay prize. He was born in Chicago in 1923 and was educated in New York and England before entering the Coral Gables High School in 1940 as a junior.

Hillman Lauds Technical Corps

According to Murray Mitchell, American Adviser to the Civilian Technical Corps, Mr. Sydney Hillman of the Office of Production Management stated today that "The Civilian Technical Corps is an entirely worthy purpose, and the Office of Production Management believes that every possible cooperation should be given to this recruitment effort by the agencies of the United States Employment Service." Further information about this service, and application blanks, may be obtained at the Florida State Employment Service, 430 of Miami, or at the local State Employment Offices.

Another Gableite Joins U. S. Navy

Edwin Reed Bartholomew, 616 Avenue Carmil, Coral Gables, this week to Macon, Ga., today for final examination and enlistment in the rating of yeoman, second class. Upon his enlistment, he will be returned to Miami for duty, it is announced today, by Guy F. Hull, recruiting officer for this district, with headquarters in the Post Office Building, Miami.

Answers Riviera 'Letter'

This city's prospects of obtaining a Coral Gables cancellation on all outgoing mail were considerably brighter this week as Congressman Pat Cannon notified The Riviera that he would push the matter with postal officials in Washington. Cannon's message replied to an open letter addressed to him in the Oct. Town Column of The Riviera and scores of messages from clubs and individuals in the community. In a letter to Jim Moore, managing editor of the paper and conductor of the Our Town column, Cannon stated: "Thank you very much for your letter of October 2nd which appeared in the Coral Gables Riviera and which of course I found of interest. Many of my friends and many of the civic organizations of Coral Gables have written me regarding the matter of obtaining for Coral Gables for local cancellation of mail deposited in the Coral Gables office. Demands Reasonable "In my opinion, the demands and wishes so expressed are entirely within reasonable bounds and you may be certain that I shall pursue the matter with diligence. "Under the first of October I wrote the Postmaster in Miami, and he was kind enough to furnish me a detailed summary of the postmaster's efforts to obtain local cancellation of Coral Gables mail. I shall carry on from there and attached to this letter you will find a copy of my letter to Ambrose O'Connell, First Assistant Postmaster General, which may be of interest." Cannon's letter to O'Connell read: "For the past few weeks I have received many communications from patrons of the Coral Gables Station of the Miami post office regarding the possibility of obtaining local cancellation of outgoing mail from the Coral Gables office. "I am now familiar with the efforts of the Postmaster at Miami to obtain this service, and I have been advised of the Department's ruling of September 27, 1940. Separate Community "As you know, Coral Gables is a separate and distinct munici- pality and is not a part of the (Please turn to Page Four)

RIGHT ON RED

You won't get balled out by a traffic cop if you TURN RIGHT ON RED in Coral Gables now, and you'll be RIGHT up on the news when you've READ this week's RIVIERA. Complete coverage of the community plus innumerable interesting features.

Pigskin Palaver

Talk it up for the Hurricanes at the Howard game tonight and afterwards meet a buncha pals with a clever post-game supper. The Women's Page this week tells you how to please after-game palates.

Where To Get It

Obtaining food for your after-game supper will be no problem after a glance at the week-end food specials in the Coral Gables Grocery ad on Page 8. As a matter of fact, you'll find the key to hundreds of bargains in all the ads in this issue.

Expert Advice

Looking your best is made simple when you follow the advice of Frances Denney, world famous beauty authority, whose column is a regular Woman's Page feature.

Tricky Tenant

Read how one woman solved the problem of renting despite the fact she had five children. You'll find it in THIS ONE'S ON YOU on the Editorial Page.

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