Coral Gables Riviera

CORAL GABLES RIVIERA AN INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER

16TH YEAR NO. 45 CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA NOVEMBER 21, 1941 PRICE FIVE CENTS

CONTRACT DISPUTE DELAYS DEED RETURN; MEET AGAIN TODAY

Efforts on the part of the Woman's Club and the City to reach an amicable agreement on the return of the deed to the Community Building may be culminated today at a membership meeting of the club at 10:30 a. m. at the club house and a commission meeting at 5 p. m. Return of the deed, scheduled for last Tuesday, was forestalled by disagreements over certain clauses in the contract drawn up by the attorneys. The club voted last Friday to return the deed provided a satisfactory contract could be written, agreeable to both parties. While details of the contract have not yet been made public, it is understood that one of the chief bones of contention is a fee of $500, asked by the club for the return of the deed. Because it has been alleged that the sum will be used to pay the fee of Clifton Doll Benson, club attorney, the city commission was unanimous in its decision to refuse payment. Mrs. Charles J. Susong stated yesterday that the membership meeting will be preceded by a board meeting at 10 o'clock. The general meeting has been called despite the fact that authority to deal with the city had been delegated to the board by a vote of the general membership. The Woman's Club committee met with the city manager and city auditor during the week, when the tentative contract was drawn. If an agreement can be reached, it is possible that the deed may exchange hands today, city officials stated.

CITY BUS FARE UP TO 10c

Ben Loving and William Rhodes New Professionals at Biltmore

The appointment of Ben Loving of the Longmeadow, Mass. Country Club and William K. Rhodes of the Sunset Ridge Country Club at Winnetka, Ill., as guest professionals at the Miami Biltmore Country Club here, was announced today by Milton M. Chapman, managing director. Loving and Rhodes will act as assistants to Ned Everhart, resident pro at the Biltmore since 1927. They will report for duty in November. Each of the new pros is 26 years old, and each has been playing professional golf for 15 years. Loving's first professional job was at Petersburg, Va., where he remained for five years before accepting a post as assistant to Craig Wood, National Open Champion, when the latter was at Bayside, N. Y. He has specialized in teaching and has written a series of golf instructions as well as organized many junior golf schools. Rhodes got his start in the game at the Tippe-Canoe Country Club at Leesburg, Ind., where he worked two years before going to the Sunset Valley Club at Highland Park, Ind., where he stayed five years. Then Ky Laffoon induced him to go to the Northmoor Country Club at Ravinia, Ill., before he moved to Sunset Ridge where he has been the past four years. Each of the new pros has a habit for setting new course marks, Loving recently bettering the Longmeadow record of 64 with a 61, and Rhodes holding marks at Northmoor with a 63, Sunset Ridge with a 66 and Tippecanoe with a 64.

Reopening of Theatre Set For Thursday

All the fanfare of a Hollywood premiere will be in evidence next Thursday when the Gables Theatre emerges from its cocoon after undergoing a $50,000 face lifting operation. Gables theatre-goers will hardly recognize the movie house in its attractive new raim-ment, about the only familiar "fixture" remaining being manager Larry J. Boone. Mayor Joe Whiteley will officially open the theatre at 2 P. M. when city officials and other dignitaries will gather for the ceremonies. The theatre will be gaily bedecked with flags while music will fill the air. The theatre has been entirely renovated and redecorated. The foyer and lobby have been enlarged and new "super-comfort" seats installed in the auditorium. New fluorescent carpetings will spark the aisles. The exterior of the theatre is covered with modernistic glass in gold and silver. New sound and projection equipment has been installed, and a new screen installed. The ladies and men's lounges have been enlarged and completely done over. The Gables was the first theatre in the community and is the third largest in the Paramount chain.

Friendship Breakfast Club Aim No Dues or Officers Required By New Group

With no dues, officers and congeniality as its prime objective, a new "Coral Gables Breakfast Club" has gotten underway in this community. The club holds meetings every Thursday at 7:30 a. m. at the Green Candle Restaurant and is comprised of business and professional men in Coral Gables. Approximately 50 attended yesterday morning's session, during which O. B. Sutton conducted an informal quiz session on facts about the community and the Dade County region. The new club was patterned after the Miami Breakfast Club, several members of which aided in the formation of the local organization. Club members of the two groups will attend each other's sessions and it is eventually planned to launch a similar club in Miami Beach. Speaking of the club, W. Keith Phillips, one of the founders, stated, "The organization differs from the regular luncheon clubs in that it has no formal organization. Attendance is not compulsory, but usually every member is present, because the sessions prove so enjoyable. The purpose of the club is to promote better understanding and friendship among the members. All breakfast programs are informal in nature with no "stuffy speeches' or other events of that nature." Membership in the club is by invitation of another member, with a closing ceiling of 100 members having been set. Leland Shepard is acting as secretary.

Tops for Speed but a Bit Fishy

The Dr. Joe Seldons of Louisville, Ky. had a fish for dinner Monday a week ago, and thereby hangs a tale. Dr. L. D. Pankey of Coral Gables caught a six-pound lane snapper Sunday afternoon, and immediately thought of Seldon, who fishes here every year and loves sea food. He contacted Dr. Roy Bovard, who was leaving by plane for a hunting trip and asked him to deliver the fish. Bovard took off at 8:15 Sunday evening and at 4 a.m. Monday morning he was pounding on the Seldon front door at Louisville. The fish was presented with due ceremony, much to the delight of the aroused doctor. Dr. Bovard then continued on his hunting trip to Indiana with his father, James H. Bovard and arrived here last Sunday with 50 quail, which he had quick-frozen in his dad's refrigerator and which were in perfect condition.

Merchants Set Record At Meeting Group Throngs Club to Hear Xmas Plans

With practically every type of business represented, merchants of Coral Gables filled the Civic Room at the Coral Gables Country Club last Friday, and heard Andrew N. Houston, chairman of the Merchants Bureau; City Manager A. B. Curry; Mayor Joe Whitley and E. N. Fairbanks of the Florida Power and Light Company and S. E. Gifford explain details of the Christmas decorations and entertainment. For the first time in many years Coral Gables merchants responded to the call for a general meeting when Mayor Joe Whitley, City Manager A. B. Curry and City Commissioner Wallace Bell made a door to door canvas during the week urging them to show their civic mindedness and attend the meeting. Those Attending Those present were: Andrew N. Houston, Joe Whitley, A. B. Curry, Wallace Bell, Frank N. Holley, Jr., H. W. Mac Donald, Gerald Way, Cleanser; T. E. Baldwin, Philbricks; R. W. Miller, Elementary School; Paul Stegeman, Jeweler; Leslie P. Coombs, realtor; T. G. Tarver, Reeco, Cary's Hat Shop. Ira Malcolm, Standard Oil; Leroy E. Rogers, Miami Daily News; Pat Moore, Coral Gables Riviera; Tracy Hollingworth, Chamber of Commerce; H. Wedemeyer, Coral Gables Flower Shop; E. Seiderman, The Bootery. More Present Morton Engle, Engle's Men Shop; R. F. Hartley, Miracle Liquor Store; A. W. Lummis Garage; Willard Ware, Gas Oil Products; C. J. Hartley, Breedings Drug Store; E. E. Gates, Gates Radio Shop. George B. Caster, Coral Gables Federal Savings and Loan; N. J. London, Coral Gables Bakery; Alma Sanchez, Beautee Salon; Gladys Winthrop, millinery; Mrs. H. Hall, Daniels Gift Shop; Mrs. James Reeco, Cary's Hat Shop. Janet Harris, Dianne Shop; Dr. Franklin C. Rasmussen, Rasmussen Clinic; S. E. Giffin, Giffin Roofing Co.; J. Eckert, A and P Tea Co.; H. Thomas, Thomas Hardware Co.; Chas. A. Stone, Gift Shop; C. L. Powell, Powell and Howard; E. N. Fairbanks, Florida Power and Light Co.; Karl Schmitz, Country Club; Miss Watson, Antree, Art Gift Shop. Mrs. Charles Weber, Coral Gables Garden Club; Armand Renuart, Renuart Lumber Co.; Bernie Walsh, Bernie's Liquor Store; James Santacroce, Tailor; R. E. Thiel, Thiel Motors; C. E. Silverman, Coral Gables Grocery; Byron Sperow; First National Bank; Harry C. Ewing, architect; Celia Smith, Coral Gables Dress Shop. Frances Ralston, Frances Beauty Shop; Mrs. Helen Dio, Elite Beauty Salon; Catherine Morrow, Minna Lee Shop; and Alvie S. Lindborg, Chamber of Commerce. The next general meeting of the merchants will be held at the country club, Friday, November 28, at which time it is expected a complete report on the Christmas celebration will be made.

Rate Rise Effective December 15 Six and 12 Cent Charges Planned To Curb Overhead

Announces Fare Rise A. B. CURRY Passengers on Coral Gables busses will be paying a six-cent fare on local routes and a 12-cent fare to Miami after December 15, City Manager A. B. Curry told the commission this week. The one-cent hike in local fares and the two-cent raise on the Miami run is necessitated by "rising costs of maintenance, gas, oil, and operator's wages-in fact nearly every item entering into the operation of the city's busses," Curry told the commission. Regular users of the busses will be given discounts for tickets bought in bulk. The present plan is to provide tokens or tickets which will be sold at the rate of 18 for $1.00, being a discount of eight cents from cash fare cost and making the token fare on a local line 5.55 cents and on the Miami line, 11.1 cents. Present transfer privileges will be continued. Curry stated that while the system had not as yet shown a deficit and could possibly operate through the season "in the black", it is necessary to build up a reserve operation fund during the winter to carry the line through the summer, when the number of passengers is greatly reduced. The hike in bus fares was predicted by Curry in the Riviera several months ago. Miami bus companies, although facing the same rising costs, are prohibited from raising rates by clauses in their franchises.

Coral Gables Takes Lead To Secure Defense Rating Commission Adopts Resolution Asking OPM to Okay Building

Coral Gables city commission this week took the lead in an attempt to secure "defense area" rating for South Florida. A resolution, introduced by Wallace A. Bell, and passed by the commission is titled "A Resolution Requesting the Federal Authorities, and Particularly the Office of Production Management, to Place the Miami Area on a Parity with Other Florida Cities Having Similar Defense Activities." Bell's resolution was based on the fact that this area is the scene of considerable defense activity, pointing out the Navy Officers Training school at the University of Miami, and the Naval Training station at Opa Locka; and one of a great amount of defense construction work. The commissioner pointed out that the "defense area" rating, if secured, makes it possible for the community to obtain priority on obtaining of permits for materials and supplies necessary to housing of the increased population brought in by defense activity. George N. Shaw, city clerk, was directed to forward copies of the resolution to Sen. Claude Pepper, and Representatives Pat Cannon and C. O. Andrews, with the request that the resolution be brought to the attention of the proper governmental authorities. Bell also will urge the Miami commission and the Beach council to follow suit.

S. C. Warner Rites Today Pioneer Settler Died on Tuesday

Funeral services will be conducted at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon at the Coral Gables Presbyterian Church for Samuel Campbell Warner, 84 who died Tuesday night at his residence, 340 Mendoza Street, after a brief illness. The Rev. Nevin Schaaf of the Presbyterian Church will conduct the rites. A well-known horticulturist and pioneer Florida settler, Mr. Warner was born in New York Mills, N. Y. and came to Florida in 1874. He purchased Forrester's Point on the St. John's River, cleared the land, built a house and started a grove. He was the originator of the famous "Esperanza" brand of oranges, grapefruit and tangerines. He was one of the founders of the Florida Citrus Exchange and a member of the board of the first Farm Loan Bank, founded in Columbia, S. C. Mr. Warner sold his groves 16 years ago and moved to Coral Gables, purchasing a home on Alhambra Circle which he sold four years ago. He was the inventor of the first citrus washing machine, wrapping machine and picking basket which have been used for many years. He married Grace Comstock of Utica, N. Y., January 11, 1882. Mrs. Warner passed away in 1930. He is survived by one son, Samuel Campbell Warner, Jr. of Utica, N. Y.; two daughters, Helen Grace Warner of Coral Gables and Mrs. Cyril I. Harby of Ft. Myers Beach; two brothers, Edwin H. Warner of Charlotte, Virginia and Austin G. Warner of Whitesboro, N. Y.; Three granddaughters and one great granddaughter.

D. H. Redfearn Heads Fathers' Club at Ponce

D. H. Redfearn was elected president of the "Father's Club" at Ponce de Leon High School at Monday's initial dinner forming the group. A Fritz Thompson was made vice president; F. E. Ebersole, secretary; and Grant Orr, treasurer. The new Father's Club will honor the members of the Ponce football squad at dinner Dec. 8 in the cafeteria.

Gables Gains Distinguished Kentuckian

Coral Gables gains distinguished residents this week with the arrival of former managing director of the Covington, Ky. Art-Museum, Forrest J. Alvin and Mrs. Alvin, Tuesday. The Alvins bought the residence at 447 Coral Way, formerly owned by the late Col. and Mrs. J. A. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin were given a unique farewell party in the form of a mass meeting of civic and club leaders the day of their departure.

Gamecocks to Tackle Miami Here Tonight

Although beaten 14-0 by University of Florida last week University of Miami's Hurricanes came out of that game with lots of prestige and re-established the Miami-Florida football as a really important football clash and not a chance for the Gators to do a little practice-play. The Hurricanes go into this week's game with South Carolina with the knowledge that if they can do something about pass defense they are going to have a great chance to beat the team that conquered Clemson. Save for the two long touchdown passes, Harrison to Ferguson, Florida's attack was impotent against Miami. An intercepted pass, a fumble and a blocked punt gave Florida the ball three times in Miami territory-and not once did the Gators get a first down to follow their advantage. In fact, the only time Florida got into Miami territory on a first down was a 16 yard pass which got to the Hurricane 41-where the drive stopped. Miami twice had first downs inside the Gator 10, once being stopped by a bad bounce and the other time by two penalties totaling 20 yards. Miami lost two regulars, possibly for the season, in the Gator game. Ray Gorman, fine defensive right end, broke his ankle and is out for the year while Russell Coates, leading ground gaining halfback and signal caller, dislocated his shoulder. Gene Jupin, a husky sophomore, will replace Gorman while one of three sophomores, Ray Dunn, Bob Davis or Jack Johnson will take over for Coates. The Hurricanes outgained Florida on the ground by a wide margin, but pass defense, the petition this week from South Carolina for the Game-Cocks possess in Stan Stasica and Al Grygo two of Dixie's cleverest backs. Close to 20,000 fans are expected for this game after last week's Orange Bowl topping record throng of 31,731 paid.

RYANS TO HAVE DRAWING ROOM

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Ryan will hold a drawing room for the Pan American League at 8:30 tonight at their home, 3505 South Moorings Way, Coconut Grove. Miss Graciela Mandujano of Chile will be honored.

IT'S IN THE BAG

This Christmas shopping bag isn't empty, it can start early, says Carrol Gables-more on page three. Bells & Belles The festive holiday so-cial whirl has already started. Keep in step with it through Helen Reynolds' GABLES-GAB, a weekly peek on the Society Page Now's The Time To start stocking your larder with Christmas delicacies, says Robbie Schroeder of Coral Gables Grocery Co. And for Thanksgiving feasts, we refer you to ads on page 9. At Long Last The Gables Theatre will open again, completely remodeled. For more details, read this issue. Accent This country of ours has more different accents than a crazy quilt has colors. Read what expert Don Blanding has to say about it in THIS ONE'S ON YOU-Page 6.

Civic Clubs Hear Orange Bowl Plans

Members of both the Kiwanis and Lions Club got a preview of the coming Orange Bowl Festival this week as speakers from the committee addressed the groups at their respective meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Country Club of Coral Gables. Dr. F. E. Kitchens and James Fussell spoke to the Kiwanians on Tuesday while W. Keith Phillips and William C. Lantaff outlined the plans for the Lions. The speakers stated that this year's festival will be more elaborate than ever before with cities from all over parts of Florida sending floats and marching units. Ticket committees are now functioning in various parts of Florida and reporting large advance sales for the New Year's Day game, the speakers said.

Dr. Horton Held To Speak Todav

By special invitation, Dr. Horton Held, of Coral Gables, will act as master-of-ceremonies at the opening session of the National Convention of the Astro-Science Association, opening at the Miami Colonial Hotel in Miami, at 7:30 this evening. On Sunday evening following, Dr. Held will be one of the guest speakers for the convention. Her topic on this occasion will be "The Influence of Light and Color". The convention meetings are open to the public.

MEETS TOMORROW

Florida State Society of Mayflower descendants will meet at 6 p. m. for banquet and meeting at the Miami Woman's Club. Dr. Thomas R. Adams, of Coral Gables, will be guest speaker. Robert Reinert of the University of Miami School of Music will be guest soloist.

MEETS MONDAY

Mrs. Charles Fuchs, president of the Coral Gables Garden Club will be hostess at 3:30 Monday afternoon at her home, 1145 Avenue Castile for the regular meeting. W. J. Thirkildson, will speak on "Conservation." Mrs. E. L. Reese is nomenclature chairman.

Plan to Teach Defense Saving In the Kitchen

Stressing a theme of "Save for Defense," the Florida Power and Light Company is planning to conduct a series of demonstrations showing Gables housewives the economical way of using electrical appliances and how to care for them so that they will last longer. The first demonstration will be conducted Monday and Tuesday by Miss Lois Culpepper at the Coral Gables Electric Co., 125 Avenue Giralda.

A. A. U. W. JUNIORS WILL VISIT ARTISTS

Treats are in store for groups 3 and 4 of the American Association of University Junior Women groups, who will make a trip tomorrow afternoon to the interesting Margaret and Paul St. Gaudens studio on School House Road, Coconut Grove. The groups will meet at the home of Mrs. James Lennon, 1002 Granada Boulevard. Because of the limited number to be accomodated, reservations should be made with Mrs. J. A. Cox.

TO MEET MONDAY

Mrs. William Hiles, 1680 South Bayshore Lane will be hostess Monday morning at 10:30 for the members of the Coral Gables Woman's Club Drama and Play reading group, of which she is chairman.

Wells Bruen Promoted

Wells Bruen has been promoted to assistant manager of the Beach Theatre, Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, and will assume his duties this week. Mr. and Mrs. Bruen and son, Donald, live at 1133 Avenue Almeria.

Dr Tilton Back

Dr. J. C. Tilton has recovered from his recent serious illness and is back again seeing his many friends and patrons at the Tilton Pharmacy.

SHARTLES ARRIVE

Col and Mrs. Sam Shartle have arrived from their summer home in Portland, Maine and reopened their Florida residence at 711 University Drive.

Tradition Overrules Presidential Decree, Cross-Section Survey of Gables Reveals

Tradition Wins! That's what Riviera reporters discovered when they set out this week on a cross-section survey of the Gables to discover which Thanksgiving Day would be observed by Coral Gables residents. Gableites really had a choice with Mayor Joe Whitley decreeing the observation of both days "because we have so much to be thankful for". While everyone agreed with the mayor, these called unanimously stated that they were going to eat Turkey on the 26th. Rev. Carlock Hawk of the Methodist Church stated that he had always eaten turkey on the traditional Thanksgiving, and while he felt that America should give fervent thanks every day in the year for so many blessings, that he would eat his "bird" on the 27th. Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Norman, 240 San Sebastian are celebrating the last Thanksgiving Day. Why? No reason, only Mrs. Norman confesses, "here's another Thanksgiving slipping up on us, and she thought she would have more time to get read for Thursday the 27th. Mr. and Mrs. Dwight H. Parsons, 721 Avenue Navarre will eat turkey Next Thursday, as "it has always been a traditional day in our family," says Mrs. Parsons. In fact, the Parsons make much of our traditional "feast" days, including Christmas and New Years day. Mr. and Mrs. Frank McMurray Sawyer, 1214 Lisbon Street, are also celebrating the last Thanksgiving Day this year. Mrs. Sawyer says she is too "set in her ways" to change a long standing date of the last Thursday in November as the day. With a son in San Francisco and a daughter in Chicago, the Sawyers will not have a family party as in days of yore. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon L. Walter, 1126 South Greenway Drive, will eat turkey on the 27th, the "real" Thanksgiving. Mrs. Walter says, "when you live all your life celebrating a certain date and day, it's hard to change, and I see no reason." Mr. and Mrs. Ledyard DeWees, 1226 Avenue Palmero, also chose Thursday, Nov. 27, for their Thanksgiving. "With a youngster in school, we have no choice," says Mrs. DeWees. The DeWeeses also hope this year sees the last of two Thanksgivings; then the stores will be open on certain days and closed on the right ones, and there won't be this mad dash to do shopping. Mrs. Arthur L. Anderson of 115 Mendoza, says "It's hard to get away from tradition, so I'll be fixin' turkey next Thursday and celebrating the day with my husband, Mr. Anderson, my son and my mother. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Bowen of 1023 Venetia really thought they would do as Mayor Joe Whitley suggested, celebrate both days, for as the mayor said, "we have so much to be thankful for". But the Bowen's have definitely decided to have turkey next Thursday and may have some guests in to help do justice to the bird.