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Seniors Pick Hoffman for D.A.R. Honor

Kitty Lou Hoffman has been chosen by the seniors to represent Ponce in the D.A.R. Good Citizenship Pilgrimage Contest. Each year as a reward for good citizenship the D. A. R. sends one girl from each state to Washington, D. C. for three days of sight-seeing and patriotic inspiration. One girl is selected from each school in every state to enter the contest. Chance determines the state winner as the lucky name is drawn by lot. Qualities considered in the selection are: dependability, which implies punctuality, truthfulness, loyalty and self control; service, meaning cooperation, courtesy, and respect for proper authority and the rights of others; leadership, imagination, command of the good will and respect of others, and the bent to lead; patriotism, loyalty and pride in family, school, community and nation, and willingness to sacrifice self for them. During the four years Kitty Lou has been at Ponce, she has shown her ability to lead and proved her good citizenship. She is a member of Tri Hi-Girl Club, G.A.A., Cavallettes, and a pledge to National Honor Society. She has been a member of Student Council and is also "Sweetheart of the Key Club". In addition to winning the contest, Kitty Lou will have her name engraved on the silver cup which was recently presented by Mrs. Wade Livingston Bessel to the school by the Coral Gables Chapter of the D.A.R. Other nominations for representative from Ponce were: Stella Charron, Ruby Dorsett, Betty Ellis, Lillian Gregory, Adel Herten, Florrie Hilliard and Dorothy Reynolds.

Champ Nova Better Comic Than Cosmic

Lou Nova gives a comic performance in a quite uncosmic play called "Is Zat So?". The comic punch previously may have failed Slugger Lou but in his stage debut with the Theatre of the Fifteen, Lou proves both cosmis and comic. Nova's years in the field of fistic endeavor and his association with gym-cracks of lighter mental capacity has apparently made it a simple matter for the Heavyweight contender to pick up the picturesque lingo of Chick Cowan, slugging star in the Gleason-Taber comedy. And not little credit is due Hale McKeen for his evident ability to make thespians out of stellar attractions at Madison Square Garden. In the play Chick (that's Lou) loses a fight because he "ain't had nuttin t' eat", is picked up with his manager by a bottled millionaire who wants to be uncorked, taken to a "high class jernt", falls (a) in love, (b) on the mat in an impromptu parlor match and (c) into the boxing championship throne under proper promotion. Other complications lend humor and thread the plot which it would be unfair to you to reveal. Go see it for yourself. As Nova's manager in "Is Zat So?" Willard Thompson does well as "Hap" Hurley—without whose ever-loving care the Champ (in the play) may have become something like a newspaperman or actor instead of acquiring the big title. Thompson does a good job of his dialect but if he'd taken a turn with Nova through some of the training camps he might have done better. Nova's got it pat. Best laughs in the play: Nova in butler's costume. Tender moments: Nova kissing Florence Hanley, enacted by Delicious Janet Cole. (If Nova can forget a week of that before he meets Louis he's a better man than we.) Surprise: The remarkably professional performance of Gables' own Billy Gillmore (about 6 or 7) as he No. 1 Hero Worshipper who "joins how to talk United States" from the Champ. Vaughn Baggerly tosses off the role of the Clinton Blackburn with his usual finesse and James Crow wears the mantle of "Major, the Hon. Maurice Fitz-Stanley" with his accustomed grace. Miss Cole (mentioned previously) does a realistic job of stemming the romantic tide of the champ—to say nothing of what she does to the scenery. Mary Greene is a charming Susan Parker and Frank Rollinger as the villain and the cause celebre of the play's plot arouses the proper amount of dislike. As Marie Mestretti, Parker's secretary, Pretty Barbara Parmley makes the champ's manager forget his aversion to "skirts, wrens and tomaters" and he goes for the romantic count. We can understand that, too. Elizabeth Cope, Samuel Leiderman, Dorothy Beyer, Hugh Miller, Daisy Hauck, Robroy Farquhar, and Pat Sullivan are cast in the minor roles. As John Duffy ,Bob Hoffman has the dubious privilege of a "go" with Nova—and of knocking him out. But we'll save that until you see it! —Harum

Defense Sale Reaches $1,393.60

Ponce has reached an all-time high in the sale of defense bonds and stamps since the sale began January 7. Totaled Friday, February 20, $649.60 worth of stamps and $744.00 worth of bonds have been sold, making $1,393.60 the total sales. Individual homerooms leading the sale of stamps are 101B—$44.10; 201B—$37.75; 202A—$33.90; 209A—$33.28; and 204B—$32.05. Leading the bond sales are 101B—$445; 209A—$150; 113A—$75; 102B—$37.50; 202A—$18.75; and 203A—$18.75.

Statistics show that fewer soldiers at Camp Blanding seek treatment for sore feet after maneuvers than before.

Air Raid System Is Changed for More Efficiency

In an effort to effect the most efficient air raid system, Mr. Edward Vose, sponsor of the Ponce guards, and Mr. Elmer Day, dean of boys, presented a new plan to the guards in a meeting last week. The new plan consists of a revision of the posts assigned guards to former air instructions to posts of more strategic importance. There were changes in the air raid committes for the various buildings and new corporate were chosen. A mimeographed booklet of aid raid instructions and incendiary bomb directiohs was presented to each guard with the direction that its contents must be mastered. New committies assigned to air raid duty are as follows: Air stairs A bldg.—corporal, Bill Pierce; committee, Charles Babcock, Mark Allcorn, John Davy, Edwin Bliss. Downstairs, A bldg.—corporal, Bob Cahill, committee, John Davidson, Bill Jaeger. Upstairs, B bldg.—corporal, John Kelly; committee, Dick Baker, Frank Burres, Frank Morrow Don Miller. Downstairs, B bldg.—Corporal, Daniel Mur-ray; committee, Bob Price, David Morrow. Home economics bldg.—corporal, Richard Lamb; committee, Sam Wheeler, Kenny Vandermeer. Gym—corporal, Roger Carlson; committee, Alan Hutton, Walter Nichols, David Thurman.

'Suspect' Next '15' Production

Anyone who has ever enjoyed a detective story will very likely find "Suspect", the sensational drama, catered greatly to his taste. This latest spine-chilling play by Edward Percy and Reginald Denham, authors of "Ladies in Retirement", opens Wednesday evening, March 4th, at the Theatre of the Fifteen. "Suspect" revolves around the unsolved mystery of a peculiarly horrifying crime which happened in Edinburg some time before the opening of the play. According to a curious Scotch law, the accused was granted the vague and doubtful verdict of "Not proven", a verdict that lies half way between conviction and acquittal. The case is tried again, this time privately, and a surprising verdict is reached. Elizabeth Cope, featured in the leading role of the accused woman, Mrs. Smith, created the part in the first American production of "Suspect". Frank Rollinger, as Dr. Rendle, and James Crow as Sir Hugo Const, play the gentlemen who are keenly interested in finding out the truth about the crime in question. Willard Thompson plays Mrs. Smith's son, in love with Rendle's daughter, Janet Cole. Barbara Parmley is Mrs. Smith's old Scotch servant. Mary Greene, Lady Const, and Robroy Farquhar, the Vicar. "Suspect", one of the Fifteen's most successful productions during their summer season in Hendersonville, North Carolina, and again during their recent fall season in Baltimore, is directed by Hale McKeen, with settings by Edward Sheffield. It will continue at the Theatre of the Fifteen for a limited engagement.

LET'S DO SOME FIGURING ABOUT SHOPPING

There's been a lot of talk lately about the War and its effect on the Housewife. Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Public have been asked to dig deep in their pockets to support the War effort, which they are gladly doing. Food costs are rising every day. The use of the automobile is being curtailed by tire rationing, the cessation in the manufacture of cars for civilian use and by the prospect of even stricter rationing on other vital auto parts. The income tax is going to hit more people and hit much harder this year. In view of all these things John Public is forced to Watch His Pennies. During the War It Is Important --- Yes Vital ---- to Save on Gasoline Tires, Wear and Tear on the Car Itself Before the War, we in the United States were accustomed to using our automobiles with reckless abandon. Now, with the manufacture of war materials claiming metals and other products, we must restrict the use of our cars as much as possible. We must prolong the life of the family buggy for at least two or three more years by using it only when it is absolutely necessary. With Living Costs Rising "A Penny Saved" Takes on Added Importance for Everyone We must cut corners whenever possible—and this is where the shopping angle becomes a very important one. Did you ever stop to think how much a shopping trip to Miami costs you? Let's add it up. The average shopper from the Coral Gables area drives a minimum of 15 miles on a trip to Miami. Because most of this is "stop and go" driving, a gallon of gasoline is used—21 cents. The parking lot adds at least another 10 cents. Stop and go driving costs you about four cents worth of rubber (an item you can't replace no matter what the cost). Oil figures in the picture at about two cents. Wear and tear on vital and perhaps unreplaceable parts must be taken in account for about three cents' worth. There's forty cents, figuring at a minimum, that you unnecessanly spend. Some trips cost you as high as 70 cents. Many trips like these knock a hole in the best planned budget. And what do you get in return? Your nerves are frazzled by traffic jams and jostling crowds. Physically you are tired out and your feet probably hurt. You've paid, on an average, the same prices you would pay in Coral Gables—without the personalized friendly service you find in local stores. You've made it harder for your fellow townsmen to meet their expenses and you haven't given your home community the boost you owe it. Coral Gables Merchants Solve Your Problem Coral Gables has a complete shopping district capable of serving its own community as well as the southwest section. Wide boulevards make traffic problems nonexistent and plenty of free parking space is available for all. Coral Gables merchants are enterprising. Their stocks are complete—they are able to furnish you with almost any article you may desire. Local merchants are reputable and stand back of their products. They take a personal interest in their customers, because they are fellow townsmen. Their service is friendly as well as efficient. They are interested in you—and want to help you as much as possible during this war crisis. They have helped to build this community—they want to see it continue to progress. That is why they urge you now to do a little figuring—so that you may see the wisdom of shopping at home—and the folly of the needless expense of going outside of your own community to buy. We will need good COMMON SENSE to win this WAR—and saving by shopping at home is a good start along that line. This Message Is Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and These Gables Merchants: Members of the Merchants Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce A. DERBY PILKINGTON STUDIO 2300 Ponce de Leon Boulevard | ALMA SANCHEZ Hairdresser 254 Coral Way | ANN'S BEAUTY SALON 2412 Ponce de Leon Boulevard | BREEDING'S Economy Drug Store Ponce de Leon at Coral Way | COLLEGE CUPBOARD GIFT SHOP 245 Giralda Avenue | CORAL GABLES LAUNDRY 222 Minorea Avenue | CORAL GABLES LOCK & KEY SHOP 138 Aragon Avenue | CORAL GABLES DRESS SHOP 2004 Ponce de Leon Boulevard | CORAL THEATRE 2315 Ponce de Leon Boulevard | CORAL WAY CLEANERS, Inc. 225 Coral Way | DANIEL'S Opposite Gables Theatre | DIANNE Accessories 246 Coral Way | F. N. HOLLEY 5 & 10-Cent Stores 217 Coral Way | F. N. HOLLEY 5 & 10-Cent Stores 2130 Ponce de Leon Boulevard | GABLES SHELL STATION 1611 Ponce de Leon Boulevard | GABLES THEATRE 2112 Ponce de Leon Boulevard | GAS-OIL PRODUCTS 1912 Ponce de Leon Boulevard | HANK'S SERVICE STATION 2122 Ponce de Leon Boulevard | HARPER METHOD BEAUTY SALON 142 Alhambra Cirele | HOUSTON-HURST PAINT CO. 2305 Ponce de Leon Boulevard | HUSKAMP MOTORS 242 Alhambra Circle | ILA SMITH Laundry & Cleaning 312 Coral Way | JAMES SANTACROCE Custom Tailor 218 Coral Way | LEON'S BAKERY 2416 Ponce de Leon Boulevard | LETAW'S PHARMACY 2329 Ponce de Leon Boulevard | MABEL FALCONER'S CANDY SHOP 142 Aragon Avenue | LUMMIS GARAGE 1805 Ponce de Leon Boulevard | MANNIE'S Sandwich & Delicatessen Shop 2328 Ponce de Leon Boulevard | MARION'S YARN SHOP 246 Giralda Avenue | PAUL R. STEGEMAN, Jeweler 2304 Ponce de Leon Boulevard | PEACOCK'S Coral Gables Bakery 2518 Ponce de Leon Boulevard | PEERLESS AWNINGS 2333 LeJeune Road | POST OFFICE GIFT SHOP We Wrap Packages Dressmaking and Alterations 202 Coral Way | POST OFFICE SODA SHOP 2406 Ponce de Leon Boulevard | RINK'S LIQUOR STORE 208 Coral Way | ROGERS ELECTRIC COMPANY 2303 Ponce de Leon Boulevard | SAM'S SERVICE STATION Ponce de Leon at Coral Way | THE BOOTERY 248 Coral Way | THE FRIENDLY BAR 205 Coral Way | THE GRANADA SHOPS Furniture, Draperies, Lamps Alhambra Circle at LeJeune | TUTAN MOTORS 218 Minorea Avenue | VARSITY BARBER SHOP 204 Coral Way | WEINKLES LIQUOR STORE 2211 Ponce de Leon Boulevard SHOP IN CORAL GABLES AND SAVE!