Coral Gables Historical Archive
Coral Gables Riviera
Friday, February 27, 1942, page 1 (of 8)
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Swindlers Use Police As Bait
Gables Police Named Object of Fake Charity Residents were warned yesterday about persons operating in the Gables, seeking funds in the name of the Coral Gables Police Department. Capt. L. C. Reeve said that the department had received numerous calls from residents, stating that they had been approached by telephone with the story that donations would benefit the local police. Donors were instructed to send checks or money to a Coral Gables Post Office box. "No one is authorized to solicit funds in our name," Capt. Reeve stated. "We are not asking for donations. Once a year the Police Benevolent Association gives its annual ball, and at that time tickets are sold—and at that time only. We do not feel this is begging, as the ticket purchaser always gets his money's worth." "Anyone who tells you that he is obtaining funds for this department is running a racket," Reeve said. Persons who are solicited are asked to call the police department, 4-6464 immediately.
Century Club To Name New Directors
The Century Club of Coral Gables will elect a new board of governors at its annual members' dinner at 7 p.m., Thursday at the Miami Biltmore Hotel. The dinner will be for men only and will honor retiring governors of the club. Following the dinner, annual reports will be heard. Retiring governors include James J. Archbold, James H. Bright, Wiliam F. Cheek, J. Harry Collins, Myers Y. Cooper, W. Scott Deming, Frank O. Headley, John Hilton, Judge John W. Holland, George A. Hughes (president), Ernest B. Latham, Richard W. Massey, Col. Robert H. Montgomery, Charles M. Moon, John W. Moon, Col. P. H. O'Shaughnessy, Ray Page, Daniel B. Redfern, Dr. Homer J. Rhode and William J. Weller.
GABLES SIRENS TO MEAN ONLY AIR RAID NOW
Gables police and fire sirens will not sound again during the war except in case of blackouts or air raids, Capt. Lou Reeve said yesterday. The city is cooperating with the Dade County Defense Council in eliminating confusion of air raid signals systems. In the event of a raid or blackout, the sirens will blow for two minutes at five second intervals. The all-clear signal will be a sustained two-minute blast. Captain Reeve said that residents wishing sand for fire protection could obtain it free at the lot in the rear of the fire station, where a large pile has been placed.
Heart Attack Is Fatal to A. B. Headley
Arthur Brundage Headley, 68, retired architect, died Wednesday at his residence, 137 Avenue Valencia, following a heart attack. He came here five years ago from Rochester, N. Y. and was a member of the Century Club, the Miami Biltmore Country Club and the Oak Hill Country Club of Rochester. He leaves the widow, Mrs. Ethel Headley, and two sons, John F. Headley of Coral Gables and Robert T. Headley of Rochester who arrived in Coral Gables by plane last night. Funeral arrangements were not complete as this edition went to press.
"U" Cagers Win Eight Encounters
Starting the season with John Tobin, forward, and Joe Krutulis, guard as regulars and Paul Carifeo reserve guard from 1941, as the only experienced men available, the University of Miami basketball team has developed amazingly and won 8 of its first 13 games. The only game lost in Miami was the opener when a powerful veteran Marshall college eleven eked out a four point win. Miami won the state small college title by whipping Southern college four times and Tampa twice. Rollins has no team this winter and Stetson is represented by an independent quintet. Tobin, Miami's captain, is the highest scoring forward in the state and on several occasions has gone over the 20 point mark.
Classes Forming in Canning; Learn to Be Thrifty Smart
By HELEN REYNOLDS Want to learn how to can foods? You can (no pun intended) and speedily, for the Vocational Home Canning Division of the Dade County Board of Public Instruction has started classes in every part of Dade County. Today, if you are not already enrolled, you may go to the attractive Sunshine Kitchen of the Florida Power and Light Company's Coral Gables office on Giralda Street at 9:30 where a beginners' class is forming. Come armed with a paring knife, apron and teatowel. Mrs. A. E. Deville is the instructor. You'll learn how to can grape-fruit hearts, tomatoes, tomato juice, corn, beans and the pungent fragrance of those fruits and vegetables, while cooking, will delight you. The best part of the whole, is that you take home two or more cans of the product you canned and the cost is so infinitesimal that you will be astounded. After completion of the beginners class of 8 lessons of three hours each, candidates are then eligible for the advanced classes and just like going to high school, the advanced classes, (for Gabelites) are held at Ponce de Leon High School, home economic kitchen. The advanced classes meet from 9:30 to 12:30 Saturdays. Materials, fruits and vegetables are bought at cost from the Redlands districts, cans both tin and glass are also bought at cost. The schools, the Florida Power and Light Company's Sunshine kitchens, Temple Israel and other places where large kitchens are available are donated. Two classes are in training at the local Power Company on Mondays, morning from 9:30 to 12:30, and evening from 7 to 10. Both are filled. Capacity is 15 for each class. Winter fruits and vegetables are now being canned. Later the summer fruits and vegetables will be used. Classes will also learn to make chili sauce, catsup and conserves in addition to canning all the common fruits and vegetables. Through the courtesy of the vocational training units, individuals may borrow pressure cookers for their home canning. No red tape is required, just ask the loan of the cooker, return when finished. The classes, instructed by the government to encourage knowledge of home canning will be started just as often as they are needed. Today's (Friday) class is for beginners, taught by experts. So if you hanker after a knowledge made famous in grandmother's day, learn to do it a modern way, for it's smart to be thrifty.
Bus Line To Airport Inaugrated
Private System Connects Gables With 36th Street Bus transportation connecting Coral Gables with the busy air line and aircraft industrial area on northeast 36th Street starting on February 23, it was reported yesterday by Eastern Air Lines officials. The new line is operated by Harry Tryon. Already more than a thousand persons are employed by Eastern Air Lines and Intercontinent Aircraft in the immediate area served by the new bus service, it was said. This number is expected to be materially increased soon. Pan American Airways is now completing plans to bring their operation from Municipal Airport to the 36th Street field, which they own and lease to Eastern Air Lines. The two companies will operate the main domestic and foreign air line transfer point here within a few weeks, according to plans now under way. Since many of the employees of this industry live in Coral Gables, South Miami and points not heretofore connected by a regular transportation line, the new service will be particularly valuable, officials stated. The current need for automobile and tire savings will make the bus line a vital necessity, it is expected. Starting from the corner of Red Road and Coral Way, buses will leave for the airport area at 6:30, 7:30 and 8 A. M., 3:30 and 4:30 P. M. Returning from the airport, buses will depart at 7:15, 8:15 and 9:15 A. M., 4:15 and 5:15 P. M. daily.
Forty Report For Spring Grid Sessions
Although eight or ten potential candidates are on the basketball squad, Coach Jack Harding is conducting spring football practice for some 40 University of Miami athletes. While graduation takes only five members of the 1941 squad which won 8 of 10 games, the war is cutting in heavily so the outlook for next fall is for a young rather inexperienced team. Despite the loss of key players the Hurricanes are again booking a stiff schedule for next fall having signed to play North Carolina State West Virginia, South Carolina Furman, Florida, Rollins and Tampa in the Orange Bowl. A strong eastern or mid-western eleven is being sought for the Dec. 4 date which closes the schedule with two other dates yet to be filled in October.
Frazier Funeral Will Take Place In Piqua, Ohio
Funeral services will take place Saturday, March 1, in Piqua, Ohio, for Charles Nelson Frazier, 71 father of Homer C. Frazier of 650 University Drive, who passed away February 8 at University hospital after a short illness. Mr. Frazier and Mrs. Frazier were spending their annual winter's month vacation with their son and daughter-in-law when the senior Mr. Frazier was stricken. Accompanying the funeral party north next Wednesday will be Mrs. C. R. Sargent, a sister, of Sidney, Ohio; the widow, Mrs. Frazier, and the son, Mr. Homer Frazier. Mrs. Homer Idamiller, a daughter, left Wednesday for her home in Dayton, Ohio. A prominent business man of Piqua, Mr. Frazier was a director of the Automobile Association, also a past president of the Lion's Club. Just within the last year he and Mrs. Frazier celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary.
"Bluejackets" Tea
A tea for those interested in the "Bundles for Bluejackets" unit, recently established in Miami, will be held from 4 until 6 today at the home of Mrs. Charles Sheldon on Sunset Island No. 2.
Directors of Local Chamber Now "Pedalists"
Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce directors—at least a part of them—arrived at their meeting Wednesday night cycling, and those not having taken up the "bike" method of propulsion seemed to like the idea. First Upton C. Ewing swung off his "wheel", and as he took he would have it when the meeting was over, carefully brought it into the directors room. He was followed shortly by Andrew N. Houston ,treasurer of the chamber, who likewise did not relish the idea of leaving his "bike" out in the cold. While Hollis Rinehart, Jr., was trying out the Ewing machine around the room and learning about the new gear shift idea, Judge D. J. Heffernan arrived by auto, but apologized for not having ridden his bicycle. Frank N. Holley, Jr., president of the chamber declared he would possibly have to use Frank Junior's machine alternately, if they were as hard to buy as has been said. A decided optimist was Upton Ewing who stated that if the tire restrictions remained as is or got worse, he and Mrs. Ewing might "treadle" their way to the Carolina mountains this summer.
These Girls To Be Ready When Called
Four Gables girls are preparing themselves for a part in the war effort through extra-curricular defense courses now underway at Florida State College for Women at Tallahassee. Miss Lynn Adams is studying household mechanics while Catherine Bell is delving into the intricacies of communications. Frances Vandiver and Frances McGarry have both selected home nursing. Other defense courses include first aid, gardening, food conservation and even auto mechanics.
TAX EXPERT KEPT BUSY AT CHAMBER
The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce was a literal bee hive of industry this week, when along with the regular activities of the Chamber, C. G. Parramore, deputy collector of internal revenue, opened his office for the purpose of aiding Gableites in making up their income tax returns. "There is no question about Coral Gables reading The Riviera," declared Alvie S. Lindborg, secretary of the Chamber, "because we have been busy answering the telephone and telling callers that Mr. Parramore had been detained last week, but was now on the job." Saturday is the last day Mr. Parramore will be at the Chamber of Commerce.
Details of Holdup Released
Bandits Get $1,500 From Pair; Mutuel Ticket Clue Misses Complete details of a holdup, in which bandits netted approximately $1,500 on East Ponce de Leon Boulevard were released today by the Coral Gables Police. Because two un-cashed mutuel tickets were taken, officers endeavored to withhold details of the robbery of J. Frame and Mrs. June Jacobs, in hope that the culprits could be nabbed by Pinkerton men at the track. The stick-up occured late last Thursday when Frame was taking Mrs. Jacobs to her apartment at 901 East Ponce de Leon Boulevard. As they stepped from the car, two men shoved guns into their ribs and demanded their money. One of the robbers wore a false face, while the other kept his hat pulled down over his eyes. Frame told police that he had been successful at the track that day and had from $1,500 to $2,000 in cash on his person. Police advanced the theory that the robbers had followed the couple from the track, with the knowledge that they were carrying a sizeable sum on their persons.
Burglars Loot Speyer Home
Burglars entered the home of Mrs. Charles Speyer, 422 Majorca Avenue, Saturday night and escaped with loot totaling $36.00. The robbers cut window screen and ransacked the entire house, Mrs. Speyer stated, but passed up valuable jewelry and clothes.
Washington Rites For Hugh B. Meloy
The body of Hugh Brian Meloy, Jr., 28, 341 Avenue Madeira, was sent to Washington this week for funeral services and burial. Meloy, who came here four months ago, died Sunday in a Miami hospital. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Dorothy Ragsdale Meloy; two daughters, Meredith S. and Patricia Ann; his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Hugh B. Meloy, Sr., of Washington, and one brother, Dr. William Carey Meloy of Washington.
Man Dies at Wheel; Crashes Into Wall
Carnel C. Peters, 46 N. W. 69th Street, was found dead of a heart attack after his car had crashed into the fence of the Coral Gables Riding Academy on Wednesday. The car careened across the sidewalk and crashed into the fence before coming to a halt. Passersby found him dead at the wheel.
Sparks Resigns From Local Savings Group
Sam Sparks, secretary of the Coral Gables Federal Saving and Loan Association, yesterday announced his resignation from the organization, effective March 1.
Capacity Crowd Witnesses Society Horse Show Here
Horse lovers from all over the area turned out enmasse Sunday to witness the Washington's Birthday Society Horse Show, staged by John Gazlay at his Coral Gables Riding Academy. The boxes around the ringside were filled for both afternoon and evening sessions as riders competed for Defense Bonds and Stamps. One rider, Virginia Davis, came all the way from Buenos Aires to ride Herbert Steiner's "Black Betty" for a first place in the pleasure horse class and several ribbons. Mrs. Fred B. Hill of Columbus, Ohio, gained the distinction of being the only lady rider in the 5-gaited horse competition and rode for top honors. Mrs. O. G. Finkle, Jr., was present to see her mare "Independence Belle", driven by Jimmy Glidewell, take the fine harness class. Philip Schandein of Milwaukee created a sensation when he exhibited his male phaeton, one of the few in existence. Mr. and Mrs. Cresswell S. Stedman, 3908 Granada Boulevard, were interested spectators (Please turn to Page 5)
Fred Oppenborn Jap Prisoner; Had Shop Here
News this week that Fred B. Oppenborn was a prisoner of the Japs in Manila, struck home to Gables residents. Oppenborn is well-remembered here as the operator of the Ponce de Leon Boulevard Radio Shop now known as Gates Radio Co. Word of Oppenborn's internment was received by his father on Monday. He was working as a radio operator for Pan American Airways in Manila. This is not his first brush with the Japs. As a marine he served in China where he learned to dislike the yellow men of Nippon intensely. He also saw service as a leatherneck in Central America.
Fellowcrafters To Hear Davis
Lieut. Jesse Davis of the Miami Fire Department will give a free illustrated lecture at 8 p.m., March 9th, at the Masonic lodge hall, Douglas Entrance. The Lieutenant's appearance is under the auspices of the Fellowcraft Club of the lodge and the public is cordially invited to hear this talk and see pictures of "Incendiary Bombs, in Action and Results".
Wardens to Witness Picture on Bombing
Coral Gables air raid wardens and auxiliary police will join with members of Post 98, American Legion in witnessing a government movie on incendiary bombs. The picture will be shown at the Legion hall next Wednesday evening.
Gables' Origin Told In Reader's Digest
The story of Coral Gables' origin got national publicity this month in an article by Phillip Wylie that appeared in the Readers' Digest. Condensed from the magazine "Stag", the article told of George Merrick's founding of the "fairyland city" and mentioned the Venetian Pool.
OFFICIAL HERE TO CHECK FACILITIES FOR 1500 SAILORS
RADIO TECHNICAL TRAINING AIM; OFFICIALS MUM ON NEW ARMY PROJECT DEVELOPMENTS Inspection of facilities for a radio technical school for 1,500 men was carried on this week by a U. S. Naval officer, The Riviera learned yesterday. According to Thomas Anglin of the International Business School, facilities on the second floor of the Colonnade Studios were examined and pronounced satisfactory by the official. Hotel managers and apartment house owners were also queried about housing facilities, Anglin said. News of the proposed school was first made public in a Riviera story about a month ago, when it was learned that Anglin had been in correspondence with Naval authorities. This week's visit was the first inspection trip made by the Naval officers. According to Anglin, the Navy will send the men here to be trained as radio operators, with his school furnishing the instruction. In the meantime, further developments in the plan to house 6,000 army men here for training at a nearby technical school, were kept secret by officials. It was learned, however, that further conferences about facilities have been held since the first news was broken in last week's Riviera. Officials indicated that any further moves would be clothed in utmost secrecy until an official announcement from the war department in Washington was forthcoming.
MAKE-UP MAN MAKES "POST" BROTHER HERE
Emmanuel Seiderman, manager of the Bootery on Coral Way is extremely elated over an article in the current Saturday Evening Post, and strangely enough it's not about shoes. Headed "Merlin of the Movies" the article tells about Maurice Seiderman, called by Orson Welles, "the only make-up man in the world." Brother of the local Seiderman, Maurice did the miraculous job of gradually ageing Welles in "Citizen Kane".
Hull, Early Confer at Biltmore
Steve Early, press secretary to President Roosevelt, visited the Miami Biltmore Hotel yesterday afternoon, presumably to confer with Secretary of State Cordell Hull, who is resting in seclusion there. Hull, who has declined to see any reporters, is seeking a brief respite from the ardous wartime duties of his office.
Two Gables Girls Win School Honors
TALLAHASSEE—Mary Lynn Adams and Sarah Duke Bryant of Coral Gables have been included on the approbation list or honor roll at Florida State College for Women. Students with a "B" average or above and no grade below "C" at the conclusion of a semester are listed on the honor roll.
BRASS RAIL WILL SOUND RAID ALARM
Pieces of brass rail, taken from the Coral Gables Coliseum, will soon serve to augment sirens in the city's air raid warning system. The rail has been converted into air whistles now being tested. It is planned to place the whistles in service stations throughout the Gables where they can be blown by the compressed air tanks used to inflate tires.
Get Acquainted Meet Held by Jaycees
At the regular weekly meeting of the Coral Gables Junior Chamber of Commerce which was held at the Country Club Wednesday night, Dr. S. Hill Gordon, the president, initiated a novel program by stating that for this particular meeting there would be no formal program, but that a get-acquainted evening would be spent in informal discussions. Among those taking part in the discussions were Col. A. W. Barrett, Dr. Gordon, Wendell Sumner, Charles S. Leydon, Karl Schmitz Dr. Worth Shomberg, Fred Diestelhorst, Judge O. B. Sutton and others.
'Roughest, Toughest' Grid Team Predicted by Coach Harding
The Hurricane grid aggregation next fall will be the "roughest, toughest outfit the University of Miami has ever seen," Coach Jack Harding told the Coral Gables Kiwanis Club Tuesday. In turning out a team with "a chip on its shoulder," Harding said that he was trying to do a small part in the war program. "It won't be the best team we've ever had, and it may be the worst," the mentor said, "but they'll be fighting every minute." Colleges all over the country are changing their physical training courses to condition men for services in the armed forces, Harding pointed out. Contact sports like football, wrestling, boxing and even jui jitsu are being stressed in preference to calesthentics, tennis and similiar sports. "One of the Army's chief problems is getting men in condition when they arrive at the training camp. The average draftee is soft and unable to take it because of easy living," he stated. "The day of the playboy in college is over," he told the Kiwanians. "There's serious work to be done." He suggested that high school students should be required to walk to school and school busses dispensed with. He pointed out that it would help condition them and save gasoline and rubber. Harding, who returned recently from a trip to the North in search of new grid material, stated that no effort was being made to retain star players on the team. He said that they were being urged to enlist if there was the slightest doubt as to whether they wished to remain in school. He admitted that the squad would be badly riddled but that it was a sacrifice the school would gladly make. Already several of the star players of last season are in army, navy and marine uniforms.