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GABLES AIDS WAR AID AS ONE NABBED HERE AS ENEMY ALIEN

The F. B. I. drive on enemy aliens reached into Coral Gables this week with the arrest and detention of Henri Schurmann, 214 Coral Way. Schurmann, long time resident, was taken into custody on Tuesday and was still being detained as this edition went to press. Rumors that other Gables residents had been picked up later, were impossible to ascertain as Immigration officials told The Riviera that they had received further orders from Washington, not to disclose the names of additional German, Japanese and Italian aliens taken into custody. Coral Gables, home of a vital army training center, is a city at war today. Ever since the attack by the Japanese on Sunday, officials of this community have rushed preparations to guard against possible sabotage or other enemy action. Chief object of concern is the University of Miami, where 400 navigation cadets and approximately $1,000,000 in equipment is housed. A 24-hour guard has been maintained on the building since the alarm was sounded Sunday. Dr. Jay Pearson, dean of faculty, stated yesterday that scholastic work at the school was progressing normally and scoffed at rumors that the school was to be closed indefinitely. BUILDING SCRUTINIZED "We suspended classes Monday to allow army officials to make a survey of the buildings in order to set up the best possible method of protection," Pearson stated. "Classes were resumed Tuesday morning and everything is back to normal." Members of Post 98 American Legion were called out Monday night at the request of U. S. Army air corps officials, when it was discovered that the civil defense organization in Dade County was not prepared to meet the emergency without authority from Tallahassee. LEGION CALLED OUT Following the radio announcement by Commander W. Edward Winegar to the membership to report at the Legion Home for immediate duty, the full quota of 50 men needed was filled within two hours on Sunday evening. Working in two reliefs, the Legion members established the guard for three nights until permanent guard arrangements were completed Wednesday. Members of the University football squad bolstered the military guard during daylight hours. The city, too, rushed plans to add to its police facilities at a meeting Monday evening, called by Mayor Joe Whitley and City Manager A. B. Curry. CITY BOLSTERS POLICE The commission added four regulars to the police force and set into motion the machinery for the recruiting of a reserve citizen police force of 50 men. Winegar was asked to serve as captain of the auxiliary force, and told The Riviera yesterday that organization of the force would begin this week. Pan American Airways put a special platoon of hand-picked, armed guards on duty at the University on Wednesday and students were given notice to carry activity books with them as means of identification at all times. READY FOR BLACK-OUT City Manager A. B. Curry stated yesterday that Coral Gables was ready to take part in any black-out rehearsals that might be called for the area. He said, however, that to date he had received no official announcement of any proposed test. He stated further that the city had under consideration the purchase of an air raid alarm system, with sirens to be placed throughout the business and residential districts, but was withholding any action until it was determined what sort of alarm system would be adopted by other communities in the area. The city manager said that he had been authorized to purchase a light chemical truck immediately to bolster fire fighting equipment. Curry said that in addition to defense work the speedy truck could be used to advantage in putting out grass fires which now require the services of the large engines which constitutes a needless expense. Floodlights from the diamondball field, in the rear of the Coliseum, were removed Monday and have been placed at the University to brilliantly light the administration building where the U. S. and British cadets are billeted. MAY USE CANAL With the war declaration, the newly opened Coral Gables canal system also sprang into prominence as a possible secluded base for a navy "mosquito fleet". While no official confirmation could be obtained, it was understood that the navy had already tried out the canals with their boats. While recruiting offices, swamped with applicants, were unable to give out any lists of enlistees, it was un- (Please turn to Page 4)

CORAL GABLES RIVIERA

AN INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER 16TH YEAR NO. 48 CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, DECEMBER 12, 1941 PRICE FIVE CENTS

COPS GET 'COLD' TRIAL

Force Urged To Forget 'Cliques' | Necessity of Unity Stressed by Curry At Special Meeting

As a [?] rs of a shake-up in the [TEXT LOST] partment, which would result in the replacement of Capt. Lou Reeves, were paved at a [call ?] Wednesday night by City Manager A. B. Curry and Mayor Joe Whitley. Speaking to all police officers, assembled in the municipal court room by special call, Curry stressed the fact that the war had made unity in the police department essential. He told the members of the police department that the city was contemplating no change in (Please turn to Page 8)

Festival Opens Monday

The war brought no damper to plans for the celebration of Coral Gables Christmas Festival, and workmen were busy today completing decorating of the business district with lights and laurel. Firemen reported they still wanted toys for the Christmas Eve party and Mrs. M. B. Garris, chairman of the cadet entertainment committee, announced plans for another Christmas Eve party at the University for the R. A. F. and American Cadets. The complete program for the Merchant's Bureau sponsored festival includes: MONDAY, DEC. 15, 7:30 to 8:15 P.M., BAND SHELL Concert by Ponce de Leon High School Band. Carl Fein, Directing. 1. March—"Glory of the Trumpets"—J. O. Brochenshire 2. Descriptive Patrol—"There's Something About a Soldier" | —Noel Gay 3. Novelty Echoes—A selection of favorite Christmas Songs— | George H. Sanders 4. Iowa Band Law | —March by K. L. King 5. Novelty— | "A Military Band"—Paul Yoders 6. Waltz: a. "The Band Played On" b. "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" 7. "Jingle Bells" 8. "Americans We" | —Henry Fillmore "Americals Exultant" | —Al Hays TUESDAY, DEC. 16, 7:30 to 8:15 P.M., BAND SHELL Concert by Elementary School Band. William M. Bennett, Directing. 1. March | "Roll Call" | —Paul Yoder 2. "Dauntless" | —G. E. Holmes 3. "Roamer" | —Paul Yoder 4. Serenade—"The Little Gray Church"—Bennett 5. Christmas Carols by the Brass Choir, Jim Neill, David Bowers, Billy Scrimgeour, David Kelley Clyde Gorman, Graham Bishop 6. March— | "Activity" | —H. Bennett 7. Waltz— | "Friends" | —Clay Smith 8. Overture— | "Buglers" | —H. Bennett 9. "Star Spangled Banner" | —F. Scott Key WEDNESDAY, DEC. 17, 7:30 to 8:15 P.M., BAND SHELL St. Theresa's School Choir, Miss Margaret Phelan, Director. 1. "Gloria" | —Gounad's Mass in C 2. "Gesu Bambino" | —Pietro Yon 3. "Angels We Have Heard On High" | —Chadwick 4. "O Holy Night" 5. "O, Come, O, Come, Emmanuel" | —Plainsong 6. "Silent Night" | —Gruber 7. "Sleep Holy Babe" | —Carol 8. Adeste Fideles" 9. National Anthem THURSDAY, DEC. 18, 7:30 to 8:15 P.M., BAND SHELL University of Miami Singers With Symphonic Band. Tom B. Steunenberg, Conducting. 1. March | —from "Tannhauser" 2. (a) "Joy to the World" | —Chorus (b) "Silent Night" | —with solo (c) "Deck the Halls" 3. "A Great and Mighty Wonder" 4. (a) "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" | —Chorus (b) "It Came to Pass on a Midnight Clear" (c) "Oh, Little Town" 5. "Sleepers Wake" | —Choir 6. (a) "The First Noel" (b) "Come All Ye Faithful" 7. "University of Miami Hymn" FRIDAY, DEC. 19, ALL DAY Program of Recorded Christmas Music SATURDAY, DEC. 20, 7:30 to 8:15 P.M., BAND SHELL Coral Gables Music Club Chorus. Arturo di Philippi, Director, Miss Margaret Phelan, Accompanist 1. Christmas Songs: (a) "Silent Night" | —Franz Gruber (b) "Adeste Fideles" | —Reading (c) "Oh Little Town of Bethlehem" | —Rueder (d) "Jingle Bells" | —Pierpont 2. (a) "Dear Land of Home" | —Sibelius (b) "Romance" | —De Bussy (Please turn to Page 4)

To Appear Here

Madame Rose Bampton will appear as guest artist at the first University of Miami Symphony Orchestra on December 15 at Miami High School.

Stalls at Tropical Filled

With approximately 750 horses and on the grounds, the thoroughbred force at Tropical Park is within about 150 of full strength. It is expected that by the end of the current week, every stall on the Gables Racing Association's spacious grounds will have a thoroughbred tenant awaiting the opening on Saturday, December 20, of the 1941-42 Florida racing season. Because the number of horses slated for racing at the Tropical Park meeting is so large, many of them are quartered or will be quartered at Hialeah Park, from whence they will be vanned for their outings at the Gables course. This year, for the first time, the Gables Racing Association will pay for all vanning fees. It is possible now to promise racegoers that some of the largest and most prominent stables in the country will fly their silks at Tropical Park, and that the class of racing will set a new high standard. With the opening of the Tropical Park meeting only one week off, trainers have begun the serious business of "honing" their charges to sharpest edge for the campaign ahead. (Please turn to Page 8)

WHAT ARE YOU Doing to Help Win the War? HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN DO!

America is at war with Japan, Germany and Italy, and every American is eager to do what he and she can to help. That fact was emphasized in Coral Gables this week by hundreds of telephone calls to The Riviera, as residents sought information about what they could do and where to report. There will be plenty of work for every man, woman and child as the war progresses, so every resident should be ready to answer a call for aid. Already there are many definite things to be done and to be of help to those who want to aid, The Riviera presents this digest. Study it carefully and then do what you can to be of service. Other organizations wishing listings, call The Riviera by next Wednesday. 1. Above all, keep your head. War is a cold, calculating business in which hysteria has no place. Don't get excited, but continue on your daily rounds of duties. These are just as essential to ultimate victory as the extra-curricular activities. 2. Don't aid in spreading false rumors. One of the best weapons of the fifth columnists is the rumor that is whispered to one person in seeming confidence and then spreads like wildfire. Be sure of your facts before you pass them on as hearsay. 3. If you do learn of any definite information that you feel will be of value to the authorities, phone the police station, 4-6464, or the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 3-5558 immediately. But be sure, before you face these busy men follow up what may be false information. 4. A free course in first aid, part of the State Defense Division Red Cross' program, will begin at the University of Miami on January 5. Registrations will be taken at the office of the registrar after December 15. A knowledge of first aid is a valuable asset in war-time. You can register for this course. 5. Mrs. John V. Campbell announces that the surgical dressing unit of the Red Cross is open daily, Monday through Friday from 9:15 a. m. in the Deigaard Building, 264 Avenue Giralda. Volunteer women workers are needed here. 6. At the Community House and Library, the production rooms of the Dade County Red Cross is open daily. Workers are welcomed. Look for the Red Cross flag at the rear door. 7. Coral Gables Woman's Club is open on Tuesdays from 10 to 4 for sewing and knitting. Mrs. James Drake, chairman. 8. The American Legion Auxiliary will meet every other Wednesday evening for defense work, sewing and knitting at the home of the president, Mrs. Bror Landahl, 613 Avenue Navarre. Every woman is welcome to work with this group. 9. The upstairs rooms at the Country Club of Coral Gables, have been turned into knitting and sewing production rooms. Volunteers should call either Mrs. Clyde Higgins, 4-5826 or Mrs. A. M. Franklin, 4-1150. 10. The British War Relief Society (Coral Gables and Coconut Grove units) meets at 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. daily in the Grove Theatre Building. Persons wishing to donate materials can call 4-4162. 11. Mrs. Louie E. Lanford, chairman of the Coral Gables committee to secure blankets for defense, requests immediate donations of either blankets or money. Call either Mrs. Lanford, 4-3590 or Mrs. Fred Ralsten, 4-4053, for pick-up service. 12. All church circles of the First Presbyterian and Methodist Churches will meet on Fridays at various homes for war work. Call these churches for places of meeting. 13. Here's one way everybody can help. Buy Defense Bonds and Stamps as your post office, bank or federal savings and loan association. 14. All inquires about air raid wardens should be directed to Paul D. McGarry, chairman of wardens for this area. Mr. McGarry's phone numbers are 4-3368 and 2-3913. 15. Don't leave home for the evening and leave any lights burning. A blackout might be called any moment and air raid wardens would be forced to break into your home to extinguish the lights.

WHAT'S THIS?

There's No Fire! This man isn't fleeing a conflagration He's running before the pitchfork prongs of his conscience and good sense for waiting until the last minute to take care of his Christmas shopping. Don't YOU wait for your conscience to prod you! * * * Beat the Gun Turn the pages of this week's Riviera and be sure to see next issue. There are ideas galore and gala. Then sit back and thumb your nose at your nagging conscience. * * * Meanwhile After you've made up your list snuggle up in your most comfortable chair and enjoy the editorial menu the Riviera staff has gotten up for you. * * * Cooking Days Philip Lewis reminds you that there are only 16 cooking days to Christmas (on page 2), and the Coral Gables Grocery tells you the week's best buys on page 8. * * * And Don't Forget To "Keep 'Em Flying"

Barrett Gives War Background To Kiwanians

The background of the Japanese-United States conflict and an insight in Japanese character, was given to the Coral Gables Kiwanis Club Tuesday by A. W. Barrett, who spoke at the Country Club of Coral Gables. Barrett told how the Samuri, the militaristic element, had gained control over the conservative elder statesmen in the country by brutally assassinating them during the last few years. With these leaders gone, Barrett explained, the Samuri whipped the people into a warlike frenzy and plunged their country into war. Barrett concluded his remarks by stating that one thing for which we can thank the Japanese is that by their treacherous actions they have made "one man of a nation".

Richard Wanklyn Joins Navy

Richard Wanklyn, assistant manager at the Grove Theatre in Coconut Grove, signed up this week for duty in the United States Navy. Richard will leave Monday for Norfolk, Va., for six weeks duty. After a ten day furlough he will be sent to 'San Diego, Cal., for nine months intensive training at the base there.

Men, Too, Take a Peek at '42 Fashions Shown First Time Here

Every available nook and cranny was filled to overflowing, Tuesday at the Miami Biltmore Hotel for the first southern showing of styles created by Saks Fifth Avenue, and almost as many men as women enjoyed the beautiful parade of new styles. Milton N. Chapman acted as host to the more than 2,000 attendees, as the sun shone down under colorful umbrellas on the terrace. The pool deck served as a stage for the parade of the manikins and Manny Gates' orchestra created the music. Black with the new name of "Sireen" was shown for the first time in bathing suits, lounging robes, slacks and evening wear. In fact, black is being stressed for southern wear more than ever, from the "skin" out. It appears unrelieved in a little linen sports dress with a jabot front, worn with vivid accessories. It comes again in percale, cut like a peasant dress with hugging bodice and full gathered skirt, banded with white rickrack. In linen it tops a pretty sportsuit, linen which has a painted white pique skirt. A huge floppy black linen hat accompanies this. A black gabardine slack suit has a blouse of splashy red, white and black printed silk jersey. "China" pink is a new color being stressed in every wear from bathing suit to evening costumes. It is shown in spectator clothes in rayon crepes, jersey and new mesh fabrics. "Miami Sunrise" an exquisite evening gown brought oh's and ah's from the spectators. Created for Miami, it is a pinkish brown net, its long torso studded with iridescent sequins. A huge scarf of mist-like net, lined in black net, with a wide band of fluffy black and white ostrich about ten inches above the hem brought delighted comments. New printed sharkskins were shown in paisley designs and others pretty when combined with plain sharkskin coats of a matching color.

WOMAN'S CLUB MEETS MONDAY

The December business meeting of the Coral Gables Woman's Club will be held in the clubrooms on Monday afternoon, at 2:30. At the conclusion of the regular business, the Literature Study Chairman, Mrs. Clarence Wadsworth Francis will present Mrs. J. L. Cunningham, who will review "At the Moon's Inn" by Andrew Lytle.

International Optimist Head Speaks Here

Eldon S. Dummit, president of Optimist International, addressed members of the Coral Gables Club at their meeting yesterday evening at the Country Club of Coral Gables. Dummit, member of the Lexington, Ky., Optimist Club, was making his first official visit to the new Gables organization. He urged the members to adhere to the principles of Optimism, so necessary during the present crisis, and cited the good that can be done by the organization to aid the government in obtaining victory.

Gableites Aid Community Chest

Two citizens of Coral Gables played an important role in the decisions of the Budget Committee of Dade County Community Chest during the current agency hearings to determine the minimum requirements for the 1942 campaign. Mrs. Thurman A. Whiteside, 1430 Plasentia Ave., and Sam H. McCormick, 3800 Alhambra Ct., took an active part on the committee of nine, lending social service experience and practical business judgements to the decisions. On Monday this budget committee (Please turn to Page 4)

A. A. U. W. TO HEAR ABOUT DEFENSE PLAN

Mercer Lee Price, publicity coordinator for the defense council of Dade County will be the guest speaker at 3:30 p. m. Monday for the Miami Branch, American Association of University Women, social studies group meeting at the Music Workshop. Mr. Price served with the American Volunteer Ambulance Corps on the battle fields of France. He will discuss his experiences and bring them up to date by telling us what we are doing over here to prevent what happened over there. Mrs. John A. Baker will be hostess. She will be assisted by Mrs. Frank Poe, Mrs. Fred Harrington, and Miss Martha Loelle Shaw.