Coral Gables Riviera

Don't Say ANYTHING You Don't WANT To Be True

CORAL GABLES RIVIERA

AN INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, MARCH 20, 1942

Don't Say ANYTHING You Don't WANT To Be True

17th YEAR NO. 10 / PRICE FIVE CENTS

17th YEAR NO. 10 PRICE FIVE CENTS

THE WAR AT A GLANCE

Petition Asks Bridge Rebuilding 200 Residents Sign Plea For New Span On Ponce De Leon

A copy of the petition presented to the Dade County Commission signed by some 200 residents of that section south of Sunset Drive, urging the reconstruction of the Ponce de Leon Avenue bridge across the Coral Gables lateral canal, will be submitted to the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce directors at their next meeting, urging them to co-operate in having the city replace the bridge. It is pointed out in the petition that those residents desire to trade in Coral Gables and that it is most inconvenient to be forced to drive about a mile in either direction to reach the city when Ponce de Leon Boulevard is a direct route. It also states that children attending Ponce de Leon High School from that area south are forced to walk or ride a much longer distance, and that it also affects children in Coral Gables attending the South Miami School. The bridge was taken out several years ago when the canal was widened and deepened as a development project.

Civic Heads to Hear Barrett Wednesday

A. W. Barrett of this city has accepted the invitation of the directors of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce to address the body Wednesday night, March 25, on the subject "What We in This Area Can Do to Help Win the War." Heads of other civic organizations in the city have been invited to attend the meeting.

Oft-Hit Ball a Lucky Gadget For 'Hole-in-Oner' Inman Padgett

It took a charmed golf ball to get a hole-in-one for Lawyer Inman Padgett of 1303 North Greenway Drive. But Mr. Padgett isn't talking about the charmed ball. In true legal fashion he has lined up three witnesses to his feat on the Miami Biltmore course on Tuesday. He refers to them frequently and pointelry to narrating the details of his accomplishment. But Mr. Padgett didn't figure on one of his witnesses turning state's evidence and giving the Riviera the lowdown on the situation. It seems that the day before the red letter day Inman played 36 holes of golf with Dr. C. E. Dunaway of Miami-and lost the tidy sum of $8.50. Through-out the course of their playing Dr. Dunaway was not the least reticent about calling Mr. Padgett's attention to the fact that the worthy doctor had used the same ball throughout-and that it was unmarred by club or hazard. Then came the day marked in red on Mr. Padgett's desk calendar. Again he played with Dr. Dunaway, who was up on his partner to the 7th green. "The ball," Dr. Dunaway said, "has won for me for 48 holes and it's still unmarred as the day we took it out of its tissue." "I'll buy it from you," cried Inman Padgett. "Eighty cents," offered the doctor, "and it's yours." "Forty cents," bargained Padgett, "and I'll buy it." "Sold," shouted the doctor. A few holes later Padgett offered to sell the ball back to Dr. Dunaway for 20 cents, but the offer was refused. Then came the 14th hole, and Padgett took a masterly swing at the charmed ball and it rolled into the cup. "Hold on," ordered Padgett, I want witnesses." And he got them: Dr. Dunaway, W. P. Cox and E. F. Johnston.

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Gables Women Launch Community Chest Drive MRS. CHAUNCEY BUTLER NAMED CAMPAIGN 'MAJOR' FOR DISTRICT

Coral Gables women this week began active campaigning in this city in behalf of the Dade County Community Chest, which is seeking $297,500 with which to finance the operation of its 22 affiliates of social service and character building agencies for the next 12 months. These women, along with others from all parts of the county, attended a mass meeting in the Miami Woman's Club Wednesday at which they were given final instructions and their campaign supplies. The need of the chest, they were told, is particularly great this year because of the additional number of cases being handled by the social service agencies as result of the general decline in employment in this area. In Coral Gables the drive is directed by Mrs. Chauncey Butler, who is designated as a campaign major. Under her are six teams of 10 women each. The team captains are Miss Corinna Washburn, Mrs. Kermit Callahan, Mrs. John Holland, Mrs. William W. Ward, Mrs. R. H. Doddridge and Mrs. Ethel Wilson. The Coral Gables women were told that despite the fact that Coral Gables has no slums and very few residents who might be classed as poor, this city nevertheless is a beneficiary of the chest and its agencies. All of the Negro servants and employees in the Gables receive their welfare attention in Miami, but the care that the chest makes possible for them acts for the benefit of the Gables and thus makes Gables actually, as well as morally, responsible for doing their part to make the campaign a success.

Decision in Club Suit Is Reserved

Decision was reserved Wednesday on a motion of the Coral Gables Woman's Club to dismiss the suit filed against it by the City of Coral Gables to recover deed to the property by Circuit Court Judge Paul D. Barns. Barns ordered Clifton D. Benson, club lawyer, to file an answer to the suit. The city is represented by Edward Semple.

Dennis Cray In Healy Job

A simple ceremony in the office of City Manager George N. Shaw marked the installation of Dennis A. Cray, Coral Gables' new Commissioner, on Wednesday morning. Vice-Mayor Wallace Bell was the only member of the official family present to watch Shaw administer the oath. Cray was named Tuesday to succeed Andrew T. Healy, who resigned to take over the position of Assistant County Solicitor.

Kendall Man Hurt In Auto Accident

H. A. Laird, Kendall, Fla., is in a serious condition in the Kendall Hospital following an automobile accident Saturday morning at LeJeune Road and Avenue Andalusia. Laird was driving north on LeJeune Road when a car driven by Clyde R. Moulton, 11 S. W. 6th Street, Miami, came through on Andalusia, hitting him and turning the car over. Laird was pinned beneath the car and received a compound fracture of the arm and a possible skull fracture. He was given first aid treatment at the University Hospital and later removed to Kendall. His son, H. A. Laird, Jr., was thrown from the car, but escaped with minor bruises and contusions. Moulton was arrested on a charge of reckless driving and causing an accident.

Talk on Science Given Kiwanians

What science and research is doing to pave the way for a better life after the war was outlined Tuesday by Earl M. DeNoon, speaking at the Kiwanis luncheon at the Country Club of Coral Gables. DeNoon is director of the General Motors Research Corporation here.

Legion to Seek Office For Lambert District Presidency To Be Asked at Lake Worth Meet

Coral Gables Legionnaires Wednesday took the first steps to secure the district presidency for A. L. Bambert when delegates to the district meeting at Lake Worth conference were elected. The meeting will be held Saturday and Sunday. Those named included Morris F. Cummings, James Hawkins, George F. Bailey, E. Paine, Leland Shepard, Jack Schoenwald, Sheldon Grebe, A. W. Barrett, E. E. Fredericks, A. W. Brigham and E. Edward Wingear. Five official delegates will be named from the list. Judge George E. Holt addressed the meeting following the business transactions.

Gables Boys To Get Wings At Texas School

Two Coral Gables men, Theodore A. Bell, Jr., and William H. Robinson, Jr., have reported to the brand-new Lubbock Army Flying School at Lubbock, Texas, for the last lap of their preparation for the silver wings and gold bars of Air Corps flying officers, it has been reported here. Classmates since the beginning of their flight training last October, they had primary training at Bonham, Texas, and basic training at Randolph Field, near San Antonio. At the large Lubbock twin-engine school, commanded by Colonel Thomas L. Gilbert, they will be graduated as second lieutenants, ready and on call for active flying duty whenever needed. Bell, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Bell of 1115 Milan Avenue, is a graduate of the University of South Carolina, where he belonged to the Cotillion Club and was secretary of the German Club. He is a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. The son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Robinson of 624 Santander Avenue, Robinson is an ex-student of the University of Miami and a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.

Housing Data Is Requested

Apartment house owners in Coral Gables who have not filled in the questionnaire sent out by the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, requesting information as to their facilities and rooms, are urged to do so immediately. The information is being assembled by the chamber for use in possible defense work, as any governmental agency considering Coral Gables as a potential point for its activities needs all the information possible about this area, Alvie S. Lindborg, secretary of the chamber, declared.

NEW YORK COP'S BADGE STOLEN ON VISIT HERE

Here's a bit of news of the man bites dog variety. Davis Wahl, a New York policeman, here on vacation, reported to Gables police Saturday that his badge had been stolen. Wahl said that he had missed the badge, which was silver-plated, and $1 in cash after visiting the Venetian Pool.

Seeking Names Of Service Men For City Plaque

The City of Coral Gables plans to honor local men who are in the armed service of their country by placing a honor flag on the City Hall lawn. The flag, which will be made of metal, will have a white field and blue border, with stars designating the number of men in service from Coral Gables. Gold stars probably will be used to designate those who have been killed in service, with blue stars referring to all others. In order to acquire a complete file of names of service men, G. N. Shaw, City Manager, has requested that all families who have a member serving in the Army, Navy or Marines submit his name to the City Manager's office, preferably by mail. "An alphabetical file will be get up in order that no duplications will be made," Shaw said. "We hope to get full co-operation from Gables families on this matter because that is the only way we can make our files complete."

Inquiries Show Interest in City

Judging from inquiries received by the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce from other cities, the possible tourist travel to this area will not be stopped altogether. This week requests for 100 City of Coral Gables booklets was received from the Keystone Tourist Agency of Philadelphia, Pa., and the State Chamber of Commerce requested that booklets be sent to persons in New York City, the Cleveland, Ohio, Automobile Club and to a party in Chicago, Ill. A request was also received by the chamber for a (16 MM) motion picture film to be shown by the Marion Truck & Caster Company of Fairbault, who stated they wished to show the film to counteract rumors concerning Florida.

Wins Appointment

Walter Buckingham, Jr., of Vero Beach has been appointed by Governor Spessard Holland to Virginia Military Institute, according to word received by his aunt, Mrs. Kenneth Close, 638 Velarde. Walter will graduate with honors from the Vero High school come June. The appointment is one of four permitted from the state of Florida each year.

Sigma Chi Installation Starts Today National Order Dignitaries Here For Ceremonies

The Pi Chi local fraternity of the University of Miami will become the 99th chapter of Sigma Chi, when installation ceremonies are attempted today and tomorrow at the Miami Biltmore Hotel. National officers and representatives of Sigma Chi Chapters at the University of Florida and other southern schools arrived in town yesterday to begin the ceremonies. Taking part in the installation will be Dr. William B. Ricks, national president; George Ade, past president; Chester Cleveland, editor of the fraternity magazine; Hamilton Douglas, installing officer; Dr. Shelby Thomas, Hervey Allen, author of "Anthony Adverse", and other prominent fraternity members. Formal initiation of the undergraduate members of Pi Chi will take place at 3 o'clock this afternoon with initiation of the local's alumni following at 8 o'clock. Four faculty members, Dean Jay F. W. Pearson, Dr. John Thom Holdsworth, Dr. H. Franklin Williams and Dr. F. E. Kitchens will be initiated with the alumni group. Other prominent Pi Chi alumni who will be taken into Sigma Chi include Congressman Pat Cannon and Stuart W. Patton, assistant U. S. District Attorney. Highlight of Saturday's program will be the installation luncheon-banquet at the Biltmore at 1:30 p.m., when Dr. Ricks will present the charter to the new Gamma Phi chapter of Sigma Chi. Speakers will include George Ade, James Shelby Thomas, Hamilton Douglas, Hervey Allen and James Rankin. A model chapter meeting will precede the luncheon at 10 a.m. On Saturday afternoon, fraternity members will be honored with a reception at the home of Dr. Bowman F. Ashe, president of the University. The installation ball will be held Saturday evening at the Miami Biltmore Country Club. On Sunday, the fraternity will be entertained at an open house at the residence of T .Walter Rose, 7305 Ponce de Leon Boulevard. Pi Chi, founded in 1926, is the oldest and last local fraternity in the University campus. The chapter house is located at 400 Viscaya Court.

Thieves Steal Auto Fog Lights

Auto fog lights, as well as tires, seem attractive to looters, according to Dr. S. P. Alderson, 1515 Ferdinand Street. Dr. Alderson parked his car on Minorca Avenue on Saturday night and went to the movies. On his return, he discovered that someone had unscrewed his fog lights and made off with them. His tires, however, were left intact.

Lock and Key Man Opens Shop New Way

Persons who are wondering how MacKenzie pulled into the Coral Gables Lock and Key Shop is an indication that Harry MacKenzie was unable to open the lock on his own door can guess again. The window was smashed when MacKenzie pulled into the curb with his truck and was unable to stop in time.

City May Use Unclaimed Bikes For Employees

Unclaimed bicycles, lodged at the Coral Gables Police Department, may not be offered at public sale this year, according to City Manager George Shaw Shaw told the commission on Tuesday that in the face of gasoline rationing, it might be feasible to put the bicycles into usable condition for department heads and other city employees. If the situation is acute, he pointed out, the various inspectors can make their rounds on the bikes instead of using automobiles.

Phillips' Residence Is Looted Front Door Picked; Burglar Takes Only Diamonds

Details of a $1,000 gem robbery in Coral Gables were released yesterday by the Police Department. The burglary occurred Saturday night at the home of John Phillips, 1018 Alhambra Circle. According to the police, the burglar picked the lock on the front door of the Phillips home to gain entry. Officers said the door was equipped with a rather simple type of lock that could have been opened with a skeleton key. Apparently the burglar was interested only in jewels, as a diamond engagement ring and a diamond wedding ring were the only articles that were reported missing. No one was in the house when the burglary occurred. Because of the continued breaking and entering cases, the City Commission on Tuesday authorized the City Manager to keep four extra policemen on the police force at least until the closing of the racetrack. The extra men had been scheduled to be dropped this week.

Florida Houses Ideally Built For Air Raids Says R.A.F. Cadet By GEORGE MACKENZIE (Royal Air Force)

By GEORGE MACKENZIE (Royal Air Force) While training here at P.A.A. Navigation Department, several of my friends who know of my connection with Scotland Yard and the Metropolitan Police, have asked me many questions about air raids. Prior to joining the R.A.F., I was on duty during at least 1,000 hours of raids, which included some of the heaviest raids made, by our enemies, and consequently have some knowledge of the subject. What I have to say may set some minds at rest, although I must say I have not yet met anyone who was unduly worried. The first question is whether, and in this respect people in this part of the world are really well off. Your houses are built to withstand hurricanes and, from all accounts and the study of meteorology, can be more dependable than any bomb yet invented. Then to protect you against unwelcome insects your windows are all provided with wire mesh inside the glass, and the danger of flying glass is also obviated. The windows should be left open. The most likely time for a raid is late at night when most people would be in bed and the best thing to do if awakened is to say "Damn," turn over and go to sleep again. In London the expression was "E's 'ere agin," and then life went on as usual. To use Ripley's expression, Believe It or Not, it is quite possible to go to bed during the heaviest of raids and go to sleep. My wife and I used to manage, and we had a battery of guns so close that we could hear the officer give the word "Fire" and the shells going up on their journey. Incendiary bombs certainly do a lot of damage, but there is nothing frightful about them. With sand they can be extinguished in no time, and I have seen young children running to be the first to put them out. Your children will want to do the same but don't let them. Water, however, is necessary for any fires caused by the bomb. In several cases I have seen dear old ladies with live incendiary bombs nicely polished on their mantlepieces, and they were most indignant when they were taken away. Here a word of warning. If any strange object is found lying around after a raid leave well alone. Several of my friends in the force have lost fingers and been badly injured through neglect. Call a cop. He probably won't know any more than you do, but it is his job and duty. Remember that a raid on a residential district is for the purpose of causing panic. If no one gives a hoot, the raid is defeated there and then. Noise Please Turn to Page Five

Members of the Kiwanis club of Coral Gables arrived at the Country Club of Coral Gables for their regular weekly luncheon Tuesday in "rubber conserving" style. Instead of driving their automobiles, as they have been doing for so long, they arrived via bicycle and even on horseback. In the above group of 'cyclists are, left to right, S. E. Giffen, Shelby Gaskin, Walter McGough, Dr. L. D. Pankey, Dr. A. Kendall, Marshall Wisehart, Andy Houston, Henry Anderson, John Gautier, J. M. Hoffman, Ralph Wilkins, James Moore, Willard Ware, Rev. J. Pelgrim, Karl Schmitz, R. A. Rasco, A. Cassidy, James Drake, E. Cardwell and in the foreground, President William Gray, Jr. The horsemen are Christian Wittkow and Frank Race. They figure they have the best of it in transportation.—Photo, Courtesy Daily News.

Start Pedaling

When The Riviera arrives it's your cue to start pedaling. Start your mental wheels a-turning with the abundance of news and thought-provoking articles in your home newspaper. Then get out the bicycle you're riding and pedal down to the Gables shopping district to take advantage of the splendid buys offered by: CORAL GABLES GROCERY DANIELS and CARY BREEDINGS (A 1-Cent Sale) THE BOOTERY And on Saturday pedal down to Miami Field to watch the New York Giants trot out some big league baseball. Every Week Read THE RIVIERA