Coral Gables Riviera

Gables 'Big Game' Hunters Bag Panther at Imokolee

What started out to be turkey hunt turned into a "big game" episode this week for a party of Gablesites at Dr. Arthur Weiland's plantation near Imokolee. The prize catch was a large panther and its nemesis was the youngest member of the party, Paul "Judge" Welch, son of Dr. P. B. Welch. The party had been searching for turkey and quail when they discovered signs of some large cats having been dragged along the ground. Searching further, they discovered panther tracks and immediately set the dogs on the trail. The dogs soon treed the big cat, but before any of the group could get a shot at it, it leaped over their heads and vanished into the Glades. The search continued until Dr. Weiland discovered the panther for the second time by the hair raising method of almost stepping on it, as it lay hidden in the tall grass. Treed for the second time, the cat was shot through the shoulder by young Welch. One of the dogs, rushing in to attack the beast, was slashed badly before Welch could get a second shot into the animal's head. Brought back to the Gables, the panther attracted large crowds of spectators at A. B. Mack's service station, where it was displayed. It is said to be one of the largest ever bagged in this section and to it is credited the death of several head of Dr. Weiland's prize cattle. On the trip to Imokolee, which was a farewell jaunt for Dr. Weiland, who leaves today for naval service, where Marvin Adams, Harry Simpson, James Davidson, Dr. T. L. Fitzgibbon, Ben Mevers, C. B. Tutan, A. B. Mack and the two Welchs.

Photograph of a young boy holding a rifle, standing next to a dead panther hanging upside down.

Ponce Debaters Take Honors At State Meet

Palms to the debating team of Ponce de Leon High school. Placing first in Class "B" and second in Class "A", the locals won 13 points, more than any other high school of the 19 represented at the State powwow of the National Forensic League held Dec. 19th at Orlando. Especial credit goes to Harry Letaw and Martha Jo Dunagan, who never lost a debate in the grueling all day speech contests. Contests began at the Orlando High school at 8 a.m. and continued through the day with time out only for luncheon. G. D. Twittle and Robert Little were the affirmatives in the above team. They won 7 out of a possible 8 points in the whole contest. In Class A, second prize winners from Ponce, were Jack Booher and Hayes Wood (affirmative) and Bill Pierce and Jack Hoehl (negative). The cost of the trip to Orlando was financed by the Kiwanis and Optimist clubs of Coral Gables and the Father's Club of Ponce de Leon P.-T. A. Mrs. Herberta Leonardy, professor of history at the school and director of debating, accompanied the contestants.

Business Women's Club to Honor National Vice-President

The Coral Gables Business and Professional Woman's Club will have as their distinguished guest of honor, next Tuesday night, at dinner at the Country Club of Coral Gables, Miss Margaret Hickey. Miss Hickey, of St. Louis, now serves the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, as its First Vice-president. Lawyer, business woman and educator, she has addressed audiences in coast to coast appearances in cities and towns, men's and women's groups, conventions, service clubs, high schools and colleges on the importance of sound vocational preparedness. She has been an early leader in the vocational guidance movement in Missouri, bringing together employers, educators and students in career conferences and job clinics, so that both the beginner and the more mature might attain greater usefulness to themselves and their community. She is now a member of the Council of Guidance and Personnel Associations. She has served as National Educational Chairman of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, and has been especially active in their program for the mature woman worker. As a consultant on career problems, she talks vividly and realistically about the vital problems of getting and holding the job, traits and attitudes needed for greater service. "People have worshipped the false success Gods; we must de-glamorize them, and point out the permanent values," she declares. As founder and owner of Miss Hickey's Training School for Secretaries in St. Louis, Miss Hickey has developed a unique program based on progressive practices in vocational guidance, training and placement. Miss Hickey is a member of the Missouri Bar, the Woman's Bar Association, the National Association of Woman Lawyers, the St. Louis Soroptomist Club, an organization of women executives. She is also active in civic life and is a member of the Public Affairs and Legislation committees of the St. Louis Chamber of Commerce, member of the Board of the Washington University YMCA. She has been president of the Missouri Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, as well as president of the St. Louis County Branch. Miss Hickey has vacationed annually in Miami Beach for a number of years. In private life, is Mrs. Joseph T. Strubinger. She and her husband are guests this year at the Ocean Spray Hotel, Miami Beach. All of the Business and Professional Women's Clubs in the seventh district from Palm Beach to Homestead will be represented at the dinner. The Hialeah Club will be co-hostess at the dinner with the Gables club.

Photograph of Miss Margaret Hickey.

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Gables Men Urged to Join Navy

Enlistment Need Is Cited Here By W. E. Winegar The youth of Coral Gables was urged to consider the Navy as its part in the anti-Axis effort, today by W. Edward Winegar, commander of Post 98, American Legion. "The Navy needs immediate enlistment of Coral Gables men," Winegar stated, "and I can think of no finer thing a young man could do for his government at this time, than to enlist in that branch of the service." Winegar stated that his committee of ex-Navy men in the Legion, organized for the recent Navy drive, would again be pressed into action, to spur the new campaign. James B. Moore, Navy Editor of the Riviera, was also requested by the Navy this week, to continue efforts to interest local men in the service. A relaxation of physical standards for enlistments in the U. S. Navy and the Naval Reserve has been announced by the Navy Department. It commenting on this action, the Navy Department announcement stated that numerous men who in past months have sought to enlist and have been rejected on the basis of minor physical defects will, because of the modification of physical standards, be encouraged to re-apply for enlistment in either the regular Navy or the Naval Reserve for the duration of the emergency. The Navy Department has requested that any person knowing of young men who had been barred from enlistment in the Navy or Naval Reserve because of minor physical reasons should bring this modification in physical requirements to the attention of these young men. Applicants with varicose veins will be acceptable under the changed standards, this varicocele condition to be corrected, if the condition is painful, at the Naval Training Station to which the new recruits are sent. Hydrocele, another defect that formerly ruled out numerous applicants, will be corrected, if necessary, after enlistees arrive at Training Stations. Applicants suffering from hernia will be accepted provided their I. Q.'s are 75 or better. Recruits suffering from hernia will be treated at the Training Stations and will be enrolled for schooling during their periods of convalescence. Other physical defects which formerly prevented men from being accepted as recruits, but which are now waived, are seasonal hay fever; correctible nasal deformities or nasal deformities of such a degree as not to interfere with duty; undernourished and underdeveloped applicants, providing the condition is not due to organic disease; and minor surgical defects which can be corrected within a month. Applicants who possess 18 natural serviceable teeth, with at least two molars in functional occlusion and not more than four incisors missing will be acceptable. Dental Please Turn to Page 4

Duke and Duchess Wish Gablesites Happy New Year

Best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year were extended to the residents of Coral Gables yesterday by the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. The greetings from the royal couple came to local residents through Mayor Joe Whitley, whose office received the card.

Four Hundred Cadets Eat Home Dinners

It was a Merry Christmas yesterday with turkey and all the trimmings for 400 cadets at the University of Miami. Not one cadet (300 British) (100 American) stayed at the school by choice to eat Christmas dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Donn entertained two afterwards taking their guests to the races. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Barrett included six cadets in their party of 20 guests, at the family home, 501 Alhambra Circle. Capt. L. DeF. Downer was host to five in the Downer home hime at 3987 El Prado Boulevard. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gregor were hosts to 20 cadets, the Gregors and their guests having dinner at 12 o'clock in the Gregor home, 2025 Brickell Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. George Corrigan included three cadets, and Miss Carletta Lewis, four, at their family dinners. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Morrigan were hosts for two of the cadets and Mrs. Claige Ulrich included Flanaga nentertained four at dinner. Mrs. Ernestine Tylee included three, Mr. and Mrs. W. Kieth Phillips five and Mrs. Helen Pennock two at their feast. Miami and Miami Beach homes shared in entertaining the soldier boys and some traveled as far as Golden Beach where they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Lonfellow.

Century Club Aids Ponce High Band

Carl Fein, director of music and the band at Ponce de Leon High school, was given a cash contribution by the Century Club of Coral Gables this week, it was announced yesterday. The contribution was given "in appreciation of past civic entertainment, to be used as seen fit for the band."

PRESBYTERIAN WOMAN'S ASSOCIATION MEETS

The Woman's Association of the First Presbyterian Church will meet at 10:30 this morning. Important business and complete reports of the Christmas bazaar will be given. Mrs. W. L. Farmer will lead the devotions and Mrs. Walter Pierce will give a review of the book by Madame Chiang Kai Chec, entitled, "My Religion".

Flag Raising

The Biscayne Bay Yacht club will have its annual Flag Raising and reception to members and their guests at high noon, New Year's Day at the club. The reception at 11:30 o'clock (forenoon) will be followed by the flag raising at twelve.

Orange Bowl Float Unique; Beauty Queens Are Babies

From all indications, Coral Gables will have one of the outstanding floats in the Orange Bowl parade. At least it will be different! The beauty queens will range in ages from three to five years. Designed by Upton Ewing, the float is a departure from the usual type. It pictures a small home with an open patio, in which a typical Gables family will be seated. The patio will be ivory and the only color used will be in the flowers and foliage provided by the city nurseries. On the front of the float will be a small throne on which the little queen will be seated, flanked by two maids-in-waiting, to be chosen by officials of the city and Chamber of Commerce. The theme of the float is the home life of Coral Gables. Costs are being shared by the city and the chamber.

Gordon Walters To Be Installed Master at Lodge

Gordon L. Walters will be installed as worshipful master of the Coral Gables Masonic Lodge No. 260, Monday night with appropriate ceremonies at the lodge hall, Douglas Entrance. J. B. McCarroll will be inducted into office as senior warden; Harley Pittman, junior warden; Edwin Barnes, Jr., treasurer and E. E. Vickery, secretary. Appointed to the following offices are, Raymond Miller, senior deacon; J. P. Mool, junior deacon; Harry Frazier, senior steward; Bennie Oldham, tyler. Installing officer will be William Sydow, past district department grand master. The lodge meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month.

University Acts as Host To Educators

The faculty of the University of Miami will act as hosts when the Southeastern Regional Conference of the Department of Classroom Teachers of the National Educational Association convenes on Sunday, December 28th. This is the first time that many representative educational leaders have met in South Florida, and it will be the responsibility of this group to guide the public schools through the present national emergency. On Sunday afternoon, the delegates will be honored at a tea at the home of Dr. B. F. Ashe, President of the University of Miami and an open house is scheduled at the Miami Biltmore Hotel at nine o'clock on Sunday evening. Monday will see sectional meetings and group conferences, culminating with a banquet at the Miami Biltmore Hotel on Monday night. In charge of local arrangements are J. Harold Matteson, Miss Mary B. Merritt, Dean of Women at the University of Miami, Mr. E. B. Blackburn, President of the Dade County Classroom teachers association and Dr. Charles R. Foster, dean of the school of education at the University of Miami.

From Bridgeport

G. A. Cook of Bridgeport, Conn., is guest at The Prestland, 119 Avenue Menores. Also stopping at the Prestland for an indefinite stay are the following from Jacksonville: George Wheeler, James McCabe, S. W. Preston, W. E. Wilkinson and B. E. Thurman

PARTY ENDS CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

Coral Gables' Christmas Festival came to a close Wednesday night as approximately 300 children gathered under the big tree at Ponce de Leon Boulevard and Alhambra Circle to receive presents from Santa. The annual party, sponsored by the firemen for indigent children, ended a week of festivities, including nightly musical programs, a joint meeting of the Civic Clubs on Tuesday and a party for the RAF and American cadets on Christmas Eve. Winners of the Christmas home decoration contest, sponsored by the Merchants' Bureau, had not been announced as this edition went to press. Judging was done Christmas Eve. One of the most elaborate decorations is to be seen at the apartment house owned by C. C. Patterson, at 2509 Anderson Rd. The gaily lighted scene depicts Santa and his reindeer coming down from the skies onto the apartment house lawn. The scene was designed by Allison B. Curry, Jr. and executed with the aid of Charles Barks and C. T. Wallace. Hundreds of cars already have driven by to see the decoration by night.

'U' Cagers Face Marshall On Monday

Basket ball practice is under way at the University of Miami with the outlook for the season definitely dubious. Although only one regular and one reserve from last season's better than average team graduated, draft and other causes have stripped the squad of most of its experienced men. Coach Hart Morris will have to rebuild around two veterans, Capt. John Tobin, forward, and Joe Krutulis, guard, both of whom are excellent shots. Paul Fardig and Alex Basil who were reserves last season, are again back but most of the help for the 1941-42 team will have to come from sophomores Don Douglas, Al Kasulin, Jimmie Johnson, Eddie Ruzomberka, Harvey James, Joe Makoski, Andy Musante and Pat Petroski. The team opens its schedule Monday against strong Marshall College from Huntington, W. Va., and will include games with Tampa, Southern and Stetson in the state race, Florida, Pensacola Naval Base, McDill Field and others.

Hit-and-Run Accidents Bring Police Wrath; Fourteen Arrested

POLICY WILL CONTINUE UNTIL RECKLESS DRIVING CEASES; RACEGOERS GET WARNING Ired by two hit-and-run cases in the past week, Gables police yesterday began to crack down on speeders and reckless drivers, bringing 14 to the bar of justice. Stating that race-goers were making a speedway out of Bird Road and Coral Way, City Manager A. B. Curry and Capt. Lou Reeves ordered officers to run down all those exceeding the speed limit. "We want to be as courteous as possible to our visitors," Curry said, "but we can't afford to be courteous at the expense of life and limb. Last week's hit-and-run cases show that some people will never appreciate safety efforts." One pedestrian and one automobile were involved in hit-and-run accidents last week. Walter Finn, Tropical Park employee, was struck down while walking along Bird Road while Harry Anderson, 1050 S. W. 31st Avenue, had his car struck at the Trail and Salzedo Street by a driver who did not stop. Police indicated that they would continue the "crack down" policy until excessive speeding and reckless driving were eliminated. Mayor Joe Whitley reported that he had been approached by several offenders with the request that he "fix" their tickets. "There are no 'fixers' in Coral Gables," Whitley said, "and if my own wife gets a ticket, the fine will have to be paid. This speeding must be eliminated."

Local Doctors Called for Navy Duty

Duty called two Coral Gables' medical men into active service with the United States Navy this week. Dr. Arthur Weiland, 1104 Malaga, founder of the Coral Gables Clinic and Dr. Milton M. Coplan, 1133 North Greenway Drive, will leave today for the Naval Hospital in Jacksonville. They will remain there to acquaint themselves with naval routine before being assigned to active posts. Dr. Harry E. Wood, dentist, 1040 S. W. 14th Street, has also been called. All three men were officers in the naval reserve.

C. T. C. Enrolees Are Increasing

For the past two months the Civilian Technical Corps has been obtaining an increased number of applications for service by means of classified advertising throughout the United States according to a brief report issued by the Florida Regional office at the University of Miami. The Corps is a non-military body of paid volunteer craftsmen in certain skilled trades open to United States citizens, established by the British government to maintain and repair the highly technical equipment used by naval, military and air forces of the British and their Allies. Members of the Corps work closely with and for the armed forces but are free from combatant duty. They are also free from military discipline but are subject to the regulations of the Corps Please Turn to Page 4

ROBERT SCHNEIDER PLAYS IN SCHOOL XMAS PLAY

Robert Schneider, a student at Moses Brown School, has returned to his home for the Christmas holidays. Schneider was a member of the football team and took part in "The Hand of Siva", given by the Proscenium Club on Friday evening. Schneider is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Schneider of 520 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, Fla.

Orange Bowl Festival Described As Tonic for Jittery War Nerves

Tonic for war nerves—Miami's gala 4-day Orange Bowl Festival to be held here December 30 thru January 1st, prescribed by Joe Common Sense, M. D. Guaranteed to restore America's pulse to normal. 1942's Orange Bowl Festival is all "bottled", ready for application. All indications point to a record throng of winter vacationists here to "blitz the blues" with fun and frolic. Four key spectacles studded with stirring side attractions comprise Florida's greatest "Mardi Gras". The first, a fashion show, streamlined into a fast musical comedy will be held before the visiting public in Miami's giant, ramped Bayfront Park, Tuesday evening, Dec. 30th. A 50-piece symphonic orchestra, 50-voice male chorus and precision ballet of glamour girls will provide the dramatic accompaniment. It's the South's outstanding fashion show and will present high fashions designed for and made by the Miami Manufacturers' Guild, calculated to make Miami one of America's fashion centers. A living page from the "Arabian Nights", the gigantic King Orange Parade, is next on the list. Starting at dusk Wednesday evening, Dec. 31, and embracing scores of light festooned floats, more than forty military bands and hundreds of Florida's prettiest girls, the King Orange Parade will flow in illuminated splendour through Biscayne Boulevard and Miami's downtown streets. The acclaim of an estimated crowd of a quarter of a million onlookers is expected. 10:00 a.m. on New Year's day will bring visitors to the Orange Bowl Handicap at Tropical Park, feature stake event of America's only morning horse race. Starting at 1:00 p.m., New Year's Day afternoon, will be held a full hour of band marching, counter marching and other colorful pageantry, preceding the annual Orange Bowl Football Game in Miami's Orange Bowl between the University of Georgia football team and the Texas Christian University football eleven. Demand for tickets to the game is now so high that officials are counting on the biggest crowd in the event's history. Nocturnal Marine Circus The curtain will ring down on the Orange Bowl Festival the evening of Friday, Jan. 2nd, with America's first nocturnal Marine Circus. Dozens of water ski and other aquatic experts, self-illuminated with batteries of electric lights worn on their costumes, will thrill the crowds lining Biscayne Bay with imaginative, startling performances. Speedy outboard motorboats equipped with bright red flares and driven by asbestos-clad, fire-proofed drivers, will execute thrilling marine maneuvers never before attempted in daylight. Grand finale is a great fireworks display set off from barges in Biscayne Bay, which will illuminate Miami's magnificent waterfront in a rainbow of light. All in all, the Orange Bowl Festival is an "all out" cure for America's headaches. Miami civic fathers are as one in affirming that "carrying on" will be far more efficacious if normal rib tickling and laughter are given a fair chance. And Miami is ready to do just that.

Fleet Greyhounds to Run Saturday Night at 8:15 As West Flagler Kennel Club Opens for Season

The greyhounds start running Saturday night at West Flagler Kennel club. Miami's most beautiful greyhound racing center, again dominating the cream of America's derby champions, will swing wide its gates for 82 thrilling nights of pari-mutuel racing under the Florida State Racing Commission supervision. The first race will go on at 8:15 p.m. Heading the program will be the Inaugural Stake classic, annual opening feature at Flagler. The attraction will bring out eight of the fastest racing canines in the nation, greyhounds which gained derby fame during the past summer months on leading tracks in America. Rural Rube, champion of the world which raced at Flagler the year before last and smashed the world 5-16 mile record time after time, has many sons and daughters out there ready to step into the limelight. Although it is still too early to tell which will gain supremacy as best of the lot, racing experts are talking up Rural Range, which ran like a demon up in New England this past summer, and Reba Nell, which captured the 1941 Taunton Derby. Company Commander and Thalia are a couple of other offsprings of the world champion. The biggest news to come out of the dog racing world this year is, that Rural Rube himself will come out of retirement and race at the Flagler track. Bud Carroll has been schooling the world champion during the past few weeks and the big brindle speedster will see the comeback trail. Fern Nature, sensational sister of the Rube which won the Flagler Derby as well as the $2,000 Futurity Stake last year, also is listed among famous greyhounds which William L. Huntley, vice-president and General manager and Jacob Sher, president, have assembled for this new Flagler meeting. Buzzie Roll, winner of the Revere Derby is here ready to go. West Flagler Kennel club is one of the nation's most beautiful greyhound racing centers and proudly boasts of many exclusive features. It is the only track with an open air steam heated grandstand for cool winter nights, while the track has the only all-glass starting boxes in the nation. Hurdling racing, music by Mannie Gates orchestra, a palm bowered patio garden, cocktail bar and the Flagler foto finish camera, with no obstacles obstructing the view of the camera and giving perfect vision, are among other features. The nation's leading dog racing officials are back for the new meeting. R. K. Japour, nationally famous racing secretary, will again make up the racing cards, while H. M. Barton, is head of the racing department and presiding judge. Clint Rixy is associate judge and Merrill Watts, chairman.