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-PAGE 4- THE CORAL GABLES RIVIERA FRIDAY, FEB. 13, 1942

City Fathers Name Clerk As Manager Curry Assumes Duties In Miami Next Monday

(Continued from Page 1) his family from one town to another through Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, finally settling in Johnstown, Pa. in 1916. This mobile childhood seemed to have some influence on his later life, because as an engineer he has moved from one big job to another across the country. After graduating from Pennsylvania State College, Curry traveled in connection with and launched himself on his chosen career of "heavy" engineering. He can point to bridges and railways in all parts of the country and say "I had a hand in the construction of that." He even built some of the Mississippi levees. Curry's first trip to Florida was in 1924 as assistant construction engineer with the Florida East Coast Railway, supervising bridge work on the double tracking of the Jackson-ville-Miami line. City Manager Since 1939 He joined the city of Coral Gables as director of public service in 1935 and succeeded J. M. Williams as city manager in 1939. Stressing a program of "courtesy and efficiency in an economical government" Curry has chalked up an enviable record while in office in Coral Gables. Included among his accomplishments are putting the transportation system on a paying basis; saving $11,000 on the completion of the waterways system; building the municipal incinerator for $25,000 against an estimated cost of $55,000. During the past year, despite increased operating costs, he succeeded in doing without an increase in the operating tax rate. Shaw Combines Duties Shaw, who will become director of finance, tax collection and city clerk, has had long experience in the field of accounting. Before coming to Florida he worked for various corporations, in the accounting departments, throughout the eastern half of the United States. He married Lillian Leslie Aiken of Newton, Ga. in 1920 and is the father of two sons, Edward and Eugene. He was educated at Georgia Tech. Shaw has been with the city of Coral Gables since 1929 when he left the finance department of the City of Miami. He lives at 333 Avenue Velarde and lists fishing as his avocation.

HERE'S HOW TO BLACKOUT AUTOMOBILES

An approved method for preparing automobiles for use during blackouts was released yesterday by George L. Burr, executive director of the State Defense Council. Dark oilcloth or rubber masks or hoods may be securely attached to head and tail lights of vehicles with a horizontal slit in the lower portion about one-half inche by three inches covered inside with blue cellophane. Special types of lamps and mountings may be required. This formula will continue in effect pending further experimentation, results of which will be immediately distributed. It is essential that during blackouts industries, business, and family life not be paralyzed. The purpose of air raids is to paralyze activities. "Therefore, we must adjust ourselves to normal activities during blackouts. It is difficult when the alarm is given of an actual raid. Then all traffic should stop and streets be cleared but during regular blackouts every night or portion of the night, all activities must continue," Burr said.

SERMON TOPIC ANNOUNCED

"The Efficient Life" is the subject of the sermon on which the Rev. Carlock Hawk will speak at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Methodist Church. The three departments of the Epworth League will meet at 7 p.m.

From Wilmington

Mrs. Cameron St. Clair of Wilmington, N. C., and Mrs. G. L. Weisinger of Columbia, S. C., are guests of Mrs. A. F. Ferguson of the Yacht Friendship, anchored in the Miami River. Mrs. Ferguson is a member of the Coral Gables chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

MRS. FRANCIS ENTERTAINS INTERNATIONAL RELATION

Mrs. Clarence Wadsworth Francis entertained the International Relations Committee at luncheon at her home 1409 Medina avenue on Tuesday. A program meeting followed at which it was planned to review John Gunther's book "Inside Latin America" to be presented by the members of the committee at the March meeting. Mrs. O. P. Rogers, Mrs. G. R. E. Williams, Mrs. William Fuller, Mrs. Edwin Saunders, Mrs. Stewart Thomas, Mrs. L. M. Garfunkel, Mrs. Sidney Moore, Mrs. E. E. McCarty, Mrs. Frank Cady attended the luncheon, with Mrs. Roscoe Brunstetter and Miss Frances M. Coates of New York as guests.

GROUP TO MEET AT CHURCH TODAY

Group 6 of the Woman's Association of the First Presbyterian Church will meet at 10 a.m. this morning at the parish house for Red Cross sewing and luncheon.

MEETS TODAY

Mrs. J. C. Bowsher of 1028 Almeria will be hostess to Woman's Association, group 2, of the Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. today for sewing followed by luncheon.

MRS. JOHNSTON HOSTESS

Mrs. Thomas McE. Johnston of 908 Tendilla will be hostess to the members of group 3 of the Woman's Association of the Presbyterian Church at 10:30 this morning. Luncheon will follow the sewing.

Normandie Fire Alarm System Most Elaborate, Says Passenger

By MILTON CHAPMAN The fire that gutted the Lafayette as she lay berthed at her New York dock this week conjured memories in the mind of Alex. E. Squadrilli, Miami Biltmore convention manager, who made a westward crossing on the sleek ship when she was the pride of France and joy as the Normandie. Mr. Squadrilli said that back in 1937, when the sixty-million-dollar boat was only two years old. He explained the intricate fire alarm system that was on the ship then, when it was the most elaborate passenger boat afloat. There were various thermo-stats located in a multitude of nooks and crannies of the vessel, Mr. Squadrilli explained. These delicate instruments all connected to a central panel board at headquarters. Of delicate manufacture, they would register at headquarters if the temperature in a particular locality went above a certain point. In this way the exact locality of a possible fire could be ascertained quickly, and the department dispatched to that section. Mr. Squadrilli relates that the ship boasted a good-sized fire department with considerable equipment. As in any city or town, the firemen held that job only, and the department was on 24-hour duty. He said the ship had probably the most complete fire alarm and fire fighting system ever devised. It is doubtful, of course, whether this system was still in force at the time of this week's disastrous fire, for the vessel was not, as the boat, taken over from the French Line by our government, was being converted into a troop ship. As to the grandeur of the Lafayette, when it was the Normandie, Mr. Squadrilli tells us that it was amazing. Having been in the travel business and made several Atlantic crossings, he has some idea as to the accommodations of the various world-heavy passenger boats. None could compare, he says, with the Normandie. Its dining rooms housed costly objets d'art; each of its many living rooms was gorgeous in itself, its swimming pool, since torn out, was beautiful almost beyond description, it housed a completely equipped chapel and, says Mr. Squadrilli, it was more like being in the Empire State building except, he adds it was easier to get lost on the Normandie. In fact, he commented, it was probably the most magnificent ship that ever sailed the seas, and regretted his use of the past tense. Well, when happier days return, perhaps another Normandie will come back with them.

Handicap Tops Card At Tropical

(Continued from Page 1) $2,500 in added money. The first named is restricted to colts and geldings, with fillies only being eligible for the other. In former years, these stakes were worth $2,000 each. The Orange Blossom will be decided on the initial Saturday of the Spring meeting—March 14, while the Biscaya will be renewed on Wednesday, March 25. Nominal entrance and starting fees will be charged in both stakes. In the Tropical, the fees will be $25 for nomination and $75 to start; the Coral Gables, $20 and $50 to start; the De Soto and Ponce de Leon, each $20, and $50 to start; the Orange Blossom and the Viscaya, each $10, and $40. Additional to the Tropical Park stakes may be made either at Hialeah Park or Tropical Park.

Seek Contact Man Here For Industry

(Continued from Page 1) change, city preserves and jellies and marmalades. The local dress manufacturers could sub-contract on shirts and pants, and tent pegs could easily be made locally by a number of firms. It is certainly worth while for these firms to contact the chamber of commerce for information as to whom to take such matters up with," Hollingsworth said. The Florida State Chamber of Commerce cautions those seeking war contracts not to pay money for securing the contracts for them on a fee basis. It is suggested that a thorough investigation be made before going ahead. The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce has received a supply of Applications for Priority Assistance, which are available to any firms desiring them. Under the name of Modified Production Requirements Plan, any manufacturer whose annual volume of business was less than $100,000 in 1941, can make application, whether or not he is engaged in war production.

Stetson Shortens College Course Because Of War

War-time conditions that Stetson University is contemplating sweeping revisions in the institution's educational program, looking to a streamlining and speeding up of student advancement during war-time, was revealed by President W. S. Allen in a student assembly held last Friday. As outlined, the projected plan will go into effect with the 1942 summer session and includes three major phases. These are: expansion of summer period into a 12 or 15 week schedule permitting 18 semester hour's credit; removal of the three-year general college requirement for entrance into the College of Law; and a far-reaching plan for individual and personalized instruction for all students. Under the new plan, essential to entrance in the law program, a "good student in good health" can reach graduation in two years and three summers, Allen said. No standards of admission or graduation are to be lowered, however, and the Stetson president emphasized the fact that all phases of the revised program meet all rules and regulations of accrediting groups.

Florida Farmers Doing Part to Defeat the Axis

Although the battle lines are thousands of miles away from Florida farmers and citrus growers, the peninsula state will play a mighty important role in defeating the Axis. The massive tonnage of Florida produce through the sales of our agricultural crops will master definitely proves this. Florida's mild climatic conditions account for the fact that thousands of Camp Blanding troops are eating beans, cabbage and sweet potatoes produced in the state already this season—crops not ready for harvest yet in many other states. Down in the Everglades comes beans in vast quantities; Sanford furnishes most of the celery; Plant City and Starke and vicinities give troops the "sweetest strawberries this side of heaven" and from Panama City's surrounding territory comes good sugar cane sugar. Troops at Stetson are string beans and bought at approximately 6,000 hampers monthly; 109,-500 pounds of cabbage, 4,150 bundles of beets, 1,600 crates of celery and 1,130 crates of cauliflower and 400 crates of lettuce. The Quartermaster buys from Florida growers large quantities of corn, peppers, eggplants, rutabagas, turnip green tops and roots, and an average 6,162,100-pound sacks of Irish and sweet potatoes every 30 days. Florida's East Coast and Central Florida citrus belts furnishes training troops with 1,004 boxes of oranges, 1,090 boxes of grapefruit and 800 boxes of tangerines a month.

Do You Itch To Help?

"Fighting hand to hand-in Singapore." After that—what. A lot of wounded soldiers, whose very lives depend on the swift sure work of the doctors and nurses. Does that make you itch to do something? It should. It will. We visited the Red Cross surgical dressing unit in the Deigaard Building Tuesday noon and found Mrs. John C. Campbell, chairman of the unit branch, busy packing "fluffs, rolled bandages, four by fours, ready to use to patch up those wounded men. Mrs. Campbell apologized for the empty shelves of her storage closet. "They come from headquarters faster than we can make them, and they take every thing we have ready, we just can't keep up with the demand for finished work." She could have apologized for the empty chairs, too for there were just five workers, but Mrs. Campbell didn't, instead she pointed with pride to the daily attendance record posted on the door of the storage cupboard and said: "We have an average of 25 loyal women daily who come, but oh, we could use so many more." There is a place to fulfill that "itch". If you are not adept at rolling bandages, you may go any Tuesday to the Presbyterian Church and be greeted by that go-getter Mrs. Hewett Brown. By "go-getter" we mean just what we say. Mrs. Brown started the Tuesday all day sewing for the Red Cross, with just six willing ladies last than six weeks ago. Today she boasts of 48 to 50 attending each Tuesday. They sew garments, knit sweaters and layettes. If you can't sew, may serve lunch, or wash dishes. You can buy coffee or nice hot soup is Mrs. Brown's treat. Then the Coral Gables Woman's Club is open all day Tuesday for Red Cross sewing. If you are not doing your share, why don't you? If you're looking for a work-giver for the Red Cross, you can be one, for a variety of jobs are offered, as above. H.R.

We Think So, Too

Editor, the Riviera: There is evidence that Dade County is now confronted with a "crop" failure, never before experienced in this area, and the peculiar part is that it is no fault of Dade Countians nor of the "elements". Last summer the "planters" used the best of seeds. The "soil" was prepared perfectly and only the highest grade "fertilizer" was used. The "workers" in the field were ever diligent and did their work well. The "elements" were kind to us. Ample rainfall and plenty of sunshine caused the "seeds" to propogate rapidly and the "planters" looked with great anticipation to a fine "harvest". Then came Pearl Harbor. The "crop" stopped its growth ere it reached the top of the "soil", and there remained dormant, much to the dismay of the "planters". But for a people who survived the World's most devastating "bomb", whose nerves, finances and health were tried by a 1926 Hurricane; who looked with dismay when bank after bank was closing its doors, until finally the "moratorium" resulted and the stock market hit bottom, carrying with it the savings of thousands, the present status of themselves and the Nation as a whole, should not cause them to seek the "Wailing Wall", but to join hands and shoulder to shoulder with every other American, give "all out" effort to win the war. The "seeds" planted for the annual "Tourist Crop", will remain "dormant". In fact they will remain sown, and will multiply, until the time comes for the "harvest". When the war is over and the Japs and Hitler are no more to be considered, and Old Glory remains at the top of the Mast—that symbol of Liberty and Peace—then will those "planters" who sowed so carefully in the summer of 1941, go forth to "gather", and great will be the "harvest" thereof. Now is the time for all to forget the "seeds" so painstakingly planted. We have work to do in other "fields", in the "Fields of War". Tracy Hollingsworth Publicity Director Chamber of Commerce

Dr. Stone To Preach

Dr. John Timothy Stone will be the guest preacher at the 11 o'clock service Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church. Dr. Stone, former pastor of the Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago and more recently president of the Presbyterian Theological Seminary of Chicago is a resident of Coral Gables living at 741 North Greenway Drive. He has a complete schedule of speaking engagements in various churches throughout the United States and this will be the only appearance of the noted lecturer here.

News From England

Edward Moore Vickers, son of Rev. and Mrs. W. N. Vickers, 929 Avenue Majorca has written his parents and aunt, Miss Moore, o fhis safe arrival in England. Their first letter, since his departure before Christmas says, trip over fine, rations adequate but the weather cold and damp, not like Florida.

ALABAMA RESIDENTS ARRIVE TODAY

Arriving today from Montgomery, Ala., are Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Whitfield, prominent Alabamians who will be widely entertained during their stay. They will divide their time as guests between their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd W. Park, 482 Avenue Navarre and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Preim of 4520 Avenue Santa Maria and Summit, N. J.

COL. TRIPPE ILL

Friends of Col. P. E. Trippe, 1109 Avenue Almeria will be glad to know that he is a patient at University hospital, recovering satisfactorily from a case of pneumonia. Col. Trippe's daughter, Mrs. Trippe Whitaker, arrived Monday by plane from Evanston, Ill., and his son Graham Trippe also of Evanston, will arrive today for a visit with the Colonel.

Optimists' Judiciary Banquet Will Be February 19 at Club

Country Club of Coral Gables will be the scene of the Optimist Judiciary Banquet, Feb. 19, at which more than 400 Optimists from the Miami area will gather to honor the distinguished members of the bar. Governor Holland is expected to attend and be the principal speaker. He will be presented with an honorary membership in the Miami club. Annual Valentine bridge of the ladies executive committee of the club was held Tuesday with 46 tables in play. The party was held in the main ball room of the club decorated for the occasion with giant red hearts. Defense stamps were given as table prizes. Proceeds from the affair will be used to redecorate the club reception rooms. Coral Gables Business and Professional Women's Club made plans for their annual bingo party at their dinner meeting Tuesday at the club. This annual and only party, at which the club raises its funds for business scholarship aid, will be given early in March. At the club's weekly dance tomorrow night, members of Pi Sigma Sigma sorority will be special guests.

MR. AND MRS. LANFORD TO ENTERTAIN

Mr. and Mrs. Louie Lanford will open their home Friday evening the 20th for a social evening for the members and friends of the Congregational Church. Mrs. Lorin E. Coppock will review the novel, "The Splendor of God".

MRS. LIDE TO BE HOSTESS

Mrs. Leslie Lide of 1137 Castille will be hostess at 10:30 a. m. today for the members of Group 4 of the First Presbyterian Church. Members are asked to bring sewing kits and sandwiches.

Takes Over Service Station

Announcement that John Hawthorne has taken over the Texaco service station at Coral Way and Douglas Road was made today. Associated with Hawthorne will be "Skeet" Brooks, formerly with Huskamp Motor Co. and now a member of the Coral Gables police department.

GEORGE H. CRAWFORD A Master Plumber

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OF CAREFULLY SELECTED :: RELIABLE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTIONS Auto Service | Coral Gables Garage COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE Greasing 122 Giralda Ave. Telephone 4-2424 E. E. Edwards, Proprietor Beauty Salons | Ann's Beauty Salon 2412 Ponce de Leon Boulevard ANN RHODEN Phone 4-0837 Fruits | W. N. "Bill" Meyer Shipper of Florida's Finest Fruits "Typical Tropical Gifts" 2104 Ponce de Leon Boulevard Phone 48-1471 Health Foods | BRAGG SALADS 25c Gables Health Mart 210 Coral Way Ice Cream | Triple Size ICE CREAM CONES 5c Colony Ice Cream Shop 204 Giralda Avenue Vern and Jean Hoff, Managers Men's Shops | Furnishings for Men Jay's Men's Shop 2222 Ponce de Leon Boulevard Radios | R. C. Chatfield RADIO SPECIALIST 48-2612 2314 Ponce de Leon Boulevard Victor - Columbia - Decca Records Real Estate | Cray & Daigno REALTORS Sales - Rentals - Lots 2332 Ponce de Leon Boulevard Phone 4-5570 Tap Rooms | The Public Is Welcome at the Legion Tap Room Corner of Coral Way and Salzedo Dancing, Music, Entertainment FRED Y. DENSON, Proprietor Transfer & Storage | Careful Furniture Moving to and from the North. Packing and Crating - Complete Storage Service - Baggage Transfer - Chain Rentals. Lehman Transfer & Storage Company 222 Ave. Aragon Phone 4-3575 Yarn Shops | Marion's Yarn Shop ALL NATIONALLY KNOWN Imported Yarns Instruction, Blocking, Expert Cleaning and Blocking PH. 4-4861 CHILDREN'S WEAR 2108-A PONCE DE LEON BLVD. MARION BINKELE, Prop. Watch and Jewelry Repairing | Bryant Smith Watch and Jewelry Repairing "Opposite Post Office"