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CORAL GABLES RIVIERA AN INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
16TH YEAR NO. 44 CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA NOVEMBER 14, 1941 PRICE FIVE CENTS
Return of Woman's Club Deed Seen Today BOARD CALLS MEETING; SEE ACTION DESPITE EXTENSION RUMORS CONFLICTING TELEGRAMS CAUSE CONFUSION; COMMISSION TO SIT WITH WOMEN AT 5:30
Return of the deed to the Community House and Library property, predicting a two-week delay, and a meeting of the board of directors of the Coral Gables Womans' Club prepared for a special session at 10 o'clock this morning and a meeting with the city commission at 5:30 this afternoon. Although both City Attorney Edward L. Sempe and Clifton D. Benson, Woman's Club attorney, received wires from Congressman Pat Cannon yesterday, predicting a two-week extension, no official word had been received by the city to that effect at press time and a contradictory wire had been received from Senator Claude Pepper's secretary. Cannon's wire was identical in content, stating, "WPA is wiring city a two-week extension to Womans Club matter for further negotiations." The telegram from G. Pierce Wood, secretary to Pepper, cast a somewhat different light on the project, stating: "In Senator Pepper's absence, must advise you that through coordinator, Agency I have information that there is every likelihood of WPA closing case in matter of Coral Gables Woman's Club immediately. "According to the best information I can obtain, if the agency closes this case it then passes to the general accounting office merely that amounts of money involved may be verified or to establish the debt record and then to the Department of Justice for such suits as the department deems necessary for the recovery of the money involved." "It is very definitely established thtaat aheold the agency close the case there is no possibility whatsoever of correcting the records thereafter and that the only point at issue then would be as to determine whether the department of justice can recover the money involved. "This is sent for whatever information might be of worth, but strongly suggest amicable arrangemenbt be scrambled tittle in City of Coral Gables, believing that satisfactory arrangement can be worked out for Woman's Club to utilize building." Commenting on Cannon's letter, Sempe stated, "If the extension is granted, it will be to further negotiations to capture the deed if we can't reach an amicable settlement. In my opinion we've done all the negotiating that must be done, we've (Please turn to Page 5)
Florida-Hurricane Encounter Climaxes Homecoming Fete
Returning alumni of the University of Miami and over 1,000 University of Florida rooters will take over the town this week end for the Hurricane-Gator grid encounter, climaxing the University's homecoming program. Homecoming festivities get under way at 4 p. m. today with a reception in the lounge of the administration building. Tonight, at 7 o'clock, a huge bonfire and pep rally will be staged opposite the old car barn on Ponce de Leon Boulevard, followed by a torchlight parade through the Gables. A free dance will start at 9:30 p. m. at the Country Club of Coral Gables. The Florida rooters will arrive Saturday morning by train and will be greeted by the University of Miami band and student body at the station. Saturday's program includes a parade through downtown Miami and an athletic field day for alumni. But big moment will come when the referee's whistle will signal the kickoff of the Florida-Miami game before a sellout crowd in the Orange Bowl stadium. Miami, riding the crest of a six game winning streak, has made a tremendous come-back from last year but thus far has only one major foe, Texas Tech, which bowed 6-0 to Miami before 24,525 paid admissions two weeks back. Attendance at that game set a new state record for anything outside Granger Bowl New Years' game. Florida, tackling a tough former schedule, has faltered momentarily in losing to powerful rivals. However, the Gators have strength; the same team which smothered Miami 46-6 a year ago and should be favored in this coming contest for Miami, retaining only 12 men from its 1940 squad has had to depend upon sophomores. Miami and Florida have met three times before in football. The Hurricanes took the first game of the series 19 to 7, in Gainesville in 1938 before 11,000 fans. The teams again fought it out for the state crown in 1939 in Miami, Florida winning 13-0 before 23,558 spectators. That was the state's record regular season crowd until the Miami-Texas Tech game. Last year on a cold night, only 12,365 were on hand for the 46-6 rout of Miami's luckless eleven. The Florida band and 1,000 Gator rooters from upstate will have a section of their own in the stadium.
"U" HOMECOMING PROCLAMATION ISSUED BY MAYOR JOE WHITLEY
WHEREAS, it has been the custom in the past to set aside one week-end during the fall of the school year, during which alumni of the University of Miami return to the campus to renew old friendships and, WHEREAS, the University of Miami has come to be regarded as an integral part of our community, with the city acting as official host to these returning alumni, THEREFORE, I Joe W. Whitley, as Mayor of the City of Coral Gables, do hereby proclaim the weekend of Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 14 to 16, as "Coral Gables Homecoming Week," and urge every resident to take part in the festivities arranged and to be staged by The University of Miami. Given under my hand and seal this eleventh day of November, 1941. JOE W. WHITLEY Mayor (Seal) Attest: GEORGE N. SHAW City Clerk
Colored Arrows Now Guiding Visitors to Interest Points
"The yellow arrow route" is destined to become a by-word in Coral Gables, this season, when residents become familiarized with the new directional marking system, instituted this week by the Gables police department. Three colors will be used in the arrow plan, with yellow leading to points of general interest. Captain L. C. Reeves, who devised the system, hopes every resident will become acquainted with the routes, so he can direct motorists to their destinations. Yellow, for example, leads along the center traffic line of Ponce de Leon boulevard and Coral Way, to city hall, on Biltmore Way, to Venetian pools, and to the Congregational church the Miami Biltmore hotel, the Church of the Little Flower, and St. Theresa's school. The arrows are clearly painted along the center traffic line of the streets, with all of them originating at the Ponce-Coral Way intersection. Sight-seers will pass the University of Miami on their way to Tropical park, under the new system. The orange arrows which pass the university, follow through to Bird road, where a large, single arrow points the way to the race track. Green leads past city hall, out Coral Way, to N. Greenway drive and the Country Club of Coral Gables. There are many points of interest which aren't covered yet, but Reeves hopes to get to those later. "We also want to have all the arrows originate at the entrances of Coral Gables, eventually," Reeves said. "At each entrance, in that event, will be a color directory."
Reception Tonight Honors New Minister
A reception for the new minister of the Congregational Church, Rev. Carl Stackman, and Mrs. Stackman, is being held this evening at the Church. It is to be followed by a Fellowship Supper for all friends and members of the church at 6:30 p. m. Ministers of the Southeast Coast Association of Congregational Christian Churches will be guests at the supper. At 8 p. m. the Association is holding a Recognition Service for Rev. Stackman. Taking part in this service are Dr. Edwin C. Gillette and D. Wm. T. Scott of Jacksonville, Dr. R. Wiley Scott of Miami Beach, Dr. J. D. Kuykendall of Coconut Grove, Dr. Elisha A. King of Miami, Rev. George Penn of North Miami and Rev. Loring B. Chase of Palm City. Music for the evening will be furnished by a choir of 15 University singers and Mrs. C. T. McCreedy will sing "How Beautiful Upon the Mountain" by Harker. Obtaining a typewriter is easy. Read details in this issue!
Bazaar Is Slated For Art Week
Through the courtesy of Dr. Jay Pearson, of the University of Miami, the patio of the University's administration building will be thrown open to all Greater Miami district local for "Art Bazaar" to be staged on Tuesday, November 18. This will be in celebration of National Art Week which, by Presidential proclamation, will be held from November 17th. to 23rd. inclusive. Last year, during Art Week, greater Miami district lead the state in art sales; from the amount of advance orders for art work have already been placed, we have reason to believe that we shall lead the state again this year. All local and visiting artists, from Fort Pierce to Key West, wishing to be represented in this art bazaar should bring their art work to the Coral Gables Art Center, 2102 Salzedo Street, where they will be registered by a representative of the Florida Art Project WPA. Over one hundred local and visiting artists participated in an art convection at Tahiti Beach last Monday. This large gathering of artists, painting and sketching various models under the palm trees and beautiful sunshine of this area, was covered for the newsreels by Pathe News, Paramount, and Fox-Movietone. Hundreds of still photos (in black and white and color) were taken for rotogravure coverage of this event. These will appear in thousands of newspapers all over the country; showing how this district celebrates National Art Week. Besides the usual bathing beauty angle there was a strong defense note, in that models sketched at this event consisted of an Officer Flyer from the U.S. Coast Guard, a sailor from Opa Locka Naval Air Station, a petty officer from the Naval Recruiting Station, and a Red Cross nurse.
Mrs. Charles Leyden Wins Poetry Mention
Mrs. Charles Leyden of Coral Gables, was awarded honorable mention in the Florida division of the National Thanksgiving Association poetry contest, sponsored by the National Thanksgiving Association, and judged by the St. Petersburg Poetry League, according to a report received here Wednesday.
MRS. WILLARD WARE ENTERTAINS CIRCLE
Mrs. Willard Ware of 1901 N. W. 31st Avenue will be hostess at 12:45 p. m. today to the members of the Circle 2 of the First Presbyterian church missionary society. Luncheon will be served at noon.
MR. AND MRS. HODGDON ENTERTAIN AT DINNER
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hodgdon of Harlano Street, entertained eight guests at dinner Saturday evening. Contract games followed. Mrs. Hodgdon recently returned from an extended trip to the North.
Three Directors Are Elected By Country Clubbers
Lawson Cheatham, G. J. Eckstrom and Dr. S. Hill Gordon were named directors of the Country Club of Coral Gables in balloting this week. Boice Miller, unopposed, was returned to the presidency. The new directors will serve for three-year terms. Plans are now being made for the annual club installation party, which will be held early in January.
Two Injured In Car Smash
Two people were injured yesterday afternoon in an automobile collision at Biltmore Way and Segovia Circle. Mrs. Florence Smith and 7-year-old son Calvin, were treated at the University Hospital, when their car, driven by George Edwin Smith, 828 Avenue Valencia, crashed with a sedan driven by Peggy Lee Bridges, 1401 Tangier Street. Young Calvin was returned to his home following first aid treatment at the hospital, while Mrs. Smith remained for further treatment. No arrests were made.
Jerry Brady Takes Office At Tropical
Jerry Brady, appointed director of racing by the new owners of Tropical Park, has taken over his duties and will remain in Miami for the rest of the winter. He has been indentified with racing for many years as manager of the Sagamore stables and more recently of the A. G. Vanderbilt horses. Brady was presiding stewart at Oriental Park, Havana, in 1940 and was named an official of the American Totalisator Co. when pari-mutuel betting was introduced in New York state.
Ms. Stoddart Is Winner At Bridge
Mrs. C. Murray Stoddart was awarded one of the paintings, "Mangrove Tree" by Mrs. R. W. Harrison at the recent bridge party sponsored by the East Arthur Chapter, B. B. D., for the benefit of British War Relief. Mrs. J. F. Kehoe of Coconut Grove won the "Seascape" by Kinlech Park. Both paintings were donated by the artists, members of the organization. Mrs. Florence Dunlop will be hostess for the next meeting to be held at 2:30 p. m. Friday the 21st at 3432 Devon Road, Coconut Grove.
MISS CADLE AGAIN GABLES RESIDENT
Miss Lulu Cadle, has taken an apartment at the Mirasoc, 706 Coral Way, for the season. Miss Cadle, who formerly lived at the San Sebastian Hotel is the principal of Kinloch Park School. She has lived for the past two years at the Towers in Miami.
Merchants Expect Big Crowd Today
The civic room of the Country Club of Coral Gables is expected to be filled to capacity at noon today when merchants gather for a final organization meeting on Christmas plans. Mayor Joe Whitley, City Manager A. B. Curry and Commissioner Wallace A. Bell spurred attendance at today's meeting by making personal calls at the establishments in the business district. Curry, heading the decorations committee, reported this week that over two miles of Christmas lights will be used on Ponce de Leon boulevard and Coral Way, forming a huge cross when viewed from the air. The power load will be greater than that carried by all the boulevard stores. Commissioner Bell has lined up a complete program of musical events for the period preceding Christmas, with all musical organizations in the city taking part and including community singing of Christmas carols on the night of December twenty-third. Reports on the contests for decorating houses and stores will be heard at today's meeting in addition to discussion of further plans.
Huguelet Reports Sale of Three Coral Gables Homes
L. E. Huguelet reports the sale of three Coral Gables homes within the last month through his organization. The home at 331 Avenue Cadima formerly owned by Frank Martin-Vogue was sold to Mr. and Mrs. Kelley J. Cradick. Mr. Martin-Vogue bought the new residence at 731 Avenue Alminar and Phil S. Carrothers purchased the residence at 3515 Durango Street.
Mrs. David Wins Award For Ballad
It was the first time Mrs. Cleland Davis had ever won a prize in the poetry group, Miami Branch League of American Pen Women, and she won second award for her ballad, "The Refugee" Tuesday at the first meeting of the group at the home of Mrs. Ralph Engle, 1207 Columbus Boulevard. The prize, a copy of the "Magic Flute" a ballad by Vivian Y. Laramore, the originator of the group in the Library of Congress, Washington. First prize went to Mrs. Isaac Diller of Miami. Her prize winning ballad was "The Ghost". Mrs. Harry T. Montgomery discussed the subject, Mrs. T. O. Wilson reviewed, "The Life of Robert Frost", ten Women Songs" were read. Tea followed the meeting.
Naval Recruits Home on Leave
Morton Boyle Adams, 6810 Southwest 21st Boulevard, and Blanchard Sheetz, 2907 Columbus Boulevard, have completed six weeks recruit training at the U. S. Naval Training Station, Norfolk, Virginia, and have returned home for ten days recruit leave. Upon their return to the Training School they will enter a Navy Trade School of their selection it is announced today by Guy F. Hull, Chief Carpenter's Mate, Recruiting Officer, Post Office building, Miami.
Seek to Bring 'Bama Bandsters Here for Game
At the charter meeting of the South Florida chapter, University of Alabama Alumnae Association Wednesday night at the Colonial Hotel, it was decided to bring as much pressure as possible to insure the presence of the Alabama University's crack band for the Alabama-Miami game at the Orange Bowl at 28th at Burdine Stadium. The charter meeting elected Herbert U. Feibleman, president; Dr. F. E. Kitchen, and Max Dobrin, vice-presidents; Charles A. Moorehead, secretary; Joseph E. Hampton, treasurer; Miss Louise Boulligny, recording secretary. Dr. Kitchen heads the committee to strange entertainment for the football squad arriving on the 26th. Mrs. H. A. Barge and William M. Curry will also serve. Calhoun S. Saul, William M. Curry and James F. Lewis are the committee appointed to "bring the band". Next meeting of the new association will be at 7:30 p. m. Wednesday at the Venetian Hotel.
Father of Local Publicity Man Dies in Alabama
Word was received here this week of the death of E. T. Hollingsworth, father of Tracy Hollingsworth, publicity director. A retired banker, died Saturday evening in Gadsden, Alabama. Tracy, who went to Gadsden for the funeral services Wednesday, will return today.
Farewell Dinner Marks Retirement Of Col. Carpenter
Langley Field, Va., Nov. 13—A farewell dinner, tendered by brother officers at this Air Force base, marked the climax of the active military career of Lieutenant Colonel Earle J. Carpenter, Air Corps, base G-4 officer at Langley Field for more than a year, who retired after 24 years service in the Air Corps. Col. Carpenter, together with Mrs. Carpenter and their three children, have left for Florida, where they have purchased a home at 619 Camilo Avenue, Coral Gables. Born in Gaffney, South Carolina, Col. Carpenter attended the Bingham School at Ashville, N. C., Clemson College and North Carolina State College. He was one of the early graduates of the School of Military Aeronautics at Princeton, N. J., and later served as instructor in aerial gunnery and bombing at Ellington Field, Texas. His tours of duty since the last war have included March Field, Calif., Bolling Field, D. C., Canal Zone and Middletown Air Depot, Middletown, Pa. For four years, he was aviation instructor for the 28th Division, with headquarters at Philadelphia, Pa., From 1937 to 1939, he served in the Philippine Islands, and later at Mitchell Field, N. Y. Since 1940 he has been on the staff of the Base Commander at Langley Field until his retirement.
Coral Gables Will Celebrate Both Thanksgivings This Year
Mayor Joe Whitley has decreed that Coral Gables should celebrate both Thanksgivings this year, in order that there be no confusion between the two dates. "We Americans have so much to be thankful for, at this time, that it would not seem that two Thanksgivings date is over-sufficiency," the mayor said. The first turkey day will be observed Thursday, November 20, and the other, or traditional day, November 27. The Mayor's proclamation reads: "Whereas, it has always been the tradition to celebrate a day of Thanksgiving on the last Thursday of the eleventh month, and, "Whereas, the President of the United States has proclaimed that the third Thursday of the month be observed as the day of Thanksgiving, "I, Joe Whitley, Mayor of the city of Coral Gables, do hereby proclaim that the people of Coral Gables should observe either or both days, to give thanks for the blessings that are theirs. Given under my hand and seal, this 18th day of November. Joe Whitley, Mayor"
Kiwanis Observes Armistice Program
Armistice Day reminiscences were the order of the day at the round table meeting of the Coral Gables Kiwanis Club Tuesday at the Country Club of Coral Gables. Each member told the group where he was and what he was doing at 11 a.m., November 11, 1918. Dr. L. D. Pankey conducted the meeting:
GARDEN CLUB MEETS TUESDAY
The Coral Gables Garden Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at 10:30 a. m. Tuesday at the Simpson Memorial Garden, 59, S. W. 17th Road, Miami.
Prospective Builders Urged to To Check With Power Company
Advising prospective home builders, real estate developers, municipal fathers and building contractors that recent priority rulings under Preference Rating Order P-46 of the Office of Production Management have curtailed expansion of electric service lines, Harry E. Simpson, vice-president of the Florida Power and Light Company, yesterday urged that anyone contemplating new building or material changes in his electric service irequirements should consult with the company before starting construction. "Blame it on Hitler," Mr. Simpson commented, "but our country needs vast quantities of materials—such as copper, aluminum, zinc and steel—to arm itself against the totalitarian threat. There are not enough of these materials to do the defense job and to keep other business production functioning on normal peacetime scale. Therefore, we've all got to make sacrifices in the primary interest of keeping our country free and preparing it to defend our freedom. Our government asked us to economize on all materials and we are cooperating in every way possible. "It is important that the public understand the situation. The only materials that OPM allows us to have are those needed for keeping our service facilities in repair and maintaining and operating them. Until priority restrictions are lifted, we cannot extend our service lines beyond the areas we are already serving, nor can we make major improvements. This means that, during this emergency, plans for new construction outside of areas now served, and even plans for materially increasing service requirements in present locations, should be discussed with us to make certain that the desired service can be made available."
HOUSEKEEPERS TO HAVE F. P. AND L. LUNCHEON
The Housekeepers club will have a luncheon at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Sunshine room of the Florida Power and Light Company's Coral Gables office. Following the luncheon, bridge will be enjoyed. Reservations are limited and may be secured through Mrs. George Bliss Wells, Phone 4-4253.
MRS. SCHAAF CONVALESCING
Mrs. Nevin Schaaf ws removed to her home Wednesday from St. Francis hospital where she was taken following a fall in her home in which she sustained a broken leg. Mrs. Schaaf is convalescing nicely.
FAST SAILING
A U. S. battleship underway at the speed of 20 knots per hour can, under ordinary conditions, rescue a seaman who has fallen overboard in less than four and a half minutes.
Mural Sketches by Denman Fink Open Blue Dome Exhibit Series
National Art Week will be appropriately observed in Coral Gables with the opening of the Blue Dome art exhibit, featuring a group of mural sketches by Denman Fink. Following last year's custom, the exhibits will be held at the College Cupboard, 331 Avenue Cadima, the first one opening Monday. Much of the beauty for which Coral Gables is famous can be credited to Mr. Fink, who designed the Venetian Pool and many of the plazas, fountains and buildings that lend their old world atmosphere to the community. Numerous of his mural sketches will be presented in this exhibit. One, in the process of execution, is a mural sketch of the Lake Wales Post Office which has been accepted by the Fine Arts Division of the government. Another mural sketch to be shown is of one which was recently completed and hung in the Federal Court Room in Miami. Fink is a member of the National Society of Mural Painters and also head of the Art Department of the University of Miami. The exhibition will be open from 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. daily, except Sunday.
TESTING
We wouldn't advise this method of testing the efficiency of your new knife, firstly because it would prove painful, and secondly, because if you purchased it from a reputable dealer, it won't require it. The same is true with the recipes on the Woman's Page—they've been tried and tested and are all ready for your stove. Worried? About the high cost of living? Who isn't? But here's a tip. If you're buying food it will pay you to look at the Coral Gables Grocery ad on Page 8 and if you're buying anything else, the other ads will show you where to get the best for the least. Inside Stuff About the University's Homecoming Program will be found in Barbara Browne's "U-Talk," a new weekly feature. No Local Postmark Once again the Gables request for a postmark has been shunted about by Washington authorities. Read what Jim Moore has to say about it in "Our Town" on the Editorial Page.