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CORAL GABLES Riviera Times

VOL. 21—NO. 13 TWO SECTIONS CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 1947 16 PAGES TEN CENTS

ROUND THE GABLES

The Time: Election Day The Place: City Hall The Interrogator: Irene Erick-son The Photographer: Jim Oliver The Question: In how many Coral Gables elections have you voted, and how does this one compare in interest with earlier ones? MRS. WILLIAM HERNANDEZ, 1262 Avenue Andalusia: "This is my first. The bigger turnout this year reflects a much keener interest than before. There also appears to be a great deal of interest as far as the candidates are concerned. I am voting for the man I think will do the children of Coral Gables the most good." BEN TURNER, 529 Avenue Santander: "This will be my fourth. I think there is a good bit of civic interest in this particular election, due primarily to the fact that some of the younger element is interested in getting their candidate across." H. J. LITTLEDALE, 739 Avenue Aledo: "I've been voting here for the past fourteen years, and I think this is the best yet. More people are interested, judging by the way they're turning out. There are a lot of things for them to be interested in — fixing up streets, looking into high taxes, and trying to save money in a municipal way." DR. REINHOLD P. WOLFF, 1415 Avenue Alherca: "This is my first in Coral Gables. The interest seems to be very lively in this election. It reminds me very much of the old town hall spirit with the candidates meeting the people at the door. Everybody seems to be personally acquainted with the candidates. The whole thing is more a popularity contest than a serious political controversy." THOMAS C. WOODWARD, 1021 Avenue Obispo: "I've voted in about eight elections. I believe there is more interest in this one than in earlier elections. There seems to be more people around. People in Coral Gables are getting more civic-minded as the city is getting to be more of a year-round place than it used to be. The tourist had little interest in such matters. Now there seems to be a more permanent population."

Warrant Charges Auto Embezzlement

A warrant charging Harry S. Pacheco, of Los Angeles, with the embezzlement of a motor vehicle was issued this week by Judge O. B. Sutton. On March 26 Pacheco, alias Pat Savrine, paid a $25 deposit for the daily use of a 1946 Dodge, U-drive-it, from Sam's Taxi and Baggage Service. The car was never returned. Formerly an employee of Breeding's Drug Store, Pacheco allegedly stole a $500 payroll and then used the car in his escape. He was last seen heading north in the vehicle.

They Named the Winners

R. B. Killen, 504 Avenue Majorca and Mary E. Macdonald, 4009 Pinta Court stepped to the fore as Coral Gables' top political prognosticators this week and won five Gables Theater passes each for themselves by naming the high men in Tuesday's election. They were declared victor's in The Riviera's "Two Smart People" contest and their passes have been mailed to them. Contestants were required to write down the names of the two commission candidates they predicted would poll the highest number of votes and the number each would poll.

Blood Drive Is Failing In Gables Few Donors Contributing Says McVoy

Although each individual is allowed to contribute a pint of blood every six weeks, very few people are submitting themselves as donors to the Blood Bank, according to Dr. Robert McVoy, Gables chairman. In the past few weeks that the drive has been going on there have been only 100 pints of blood contributed, he points out. The city's goal has been set at 1,000 pints. The organizations that are to contribute this week are the Woman's Club and the Junior Woman's Club. The Clubhouse at the Douglas entrance is to be used for this purpose. Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity will sponsor this week's drive at the University. Last week Sigma Chi Fraternity contributed approximately 20 pints of blood. It is the second organization from the University to be a contributing group. To date, the University students have been lacking in cooperation according to the blood bank work, McVoy pointed out. The Jaycees, sponsoring the drive at the University, have set up a plan whereby two organizations a week will be contributing. Due to the American Legion Convention which will be held this week, Dr. McVoy expects a "dead period in the contributions for this week coming". The unit that will be used in the drive is to be set up in Bayfront Park where the convention will meet. Although the blood contributed by the delegates of the convention will not go toward the amount of the Coral Gables group, it is hoped that many will give some blood.

Radio Plea Helps Find Runaways

While most people get the urge to travel when Spring rolls around but usually let that desire pass by, two young Gablettes felt so inclined this week and did something about it. About 6 o'clock Wednesday night Dicky Devine, 903 Monterey Street, age 5, and Mary Johnson, 818 Pizarro Street, also 5, left the vicinity of S.W. 8th Street and Pizarro Street on Dicky's tricycle. At 9 o'clock the children had not been heard from and neighbors and police were frantically searching the neighborhood. Shortly afterward a description of the missing children was broadcast over station WBAY. At that moment Mrs. G. P. Wautier and her sister were driving toward Miami on Coral Way, listening to the radio. When they got to 22nd Avenue there were the children—Mary stretched out on the parkway, and Dicky sitting beside the road with his tricycle —more than miles from where they started.

Young Cyclist Injured In Truck Mishap

Thomas Letaw, 3600 S.W. 25 Terrace, 12 years old, suffered a bad shoulder cut Tuesday after swerving into a passing truck while riding a bicycle on Douglas Road. Driver of the truck, Edwin Saunders of 31661⁄2 S.W. 26 St., was cleared of responsibility when three witnesses testified that the accident had not been his fault. According to onlookers, the boy, riding along with a companion, was being passed by the 11⁄2 ton vehicle when suddenly he veered to the left causing the truck to strike him and throw him from his bike. Treated for a gashed shoulder by Dr. Lyons, the boy is reported to be in good condition.

Election Victors to Take Office Today; C of C Moves To Block Key Grab

Phillips Mayor in Landslide; Hendrick, Healy Also Win JUDGE HEFFERNAN TO ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE AT CITY HALL Victors in Tuesday's municipal election will take office at noon today in formal ceremonies at city hall. A packed commission room of well-wishers is expected to witness the ceremony when Judge D. J. Heffernan administers the oath of office to Mayor-elect W. Keith Phillips and new commissioners, Andrew T. Healy and David H. Hendrick. The Rev. J. H. Daniel, pastor of Coral Gables Methodist Church, will offer the invocation. The ceremony will be tape-recorded by radio station WBAY and rebroadcast at 7 p.m. this evening. City Commissioners Andrew N. Houston and Paul H. Brinson will retire from the commission. Houston did not seek re-election, while Brinson was defeated in his attempt to seek the mayoralty and a return to the commission. Retiring Mayor Thomas C. Mayes has two years remaining to serve as a commission. A record number of 2,516 voters (Please turn to Page Nine) Official Tabulation COMMISSION Paul H. Brinson | 1,058 Andrew T. Healy | 1,468 David H. Hendrick | 1,844 George Newhard | 501 MAYOR Paul H. Brinson | 671 W. Keith Phillips | 1,641 TOTAL VOTES | 2,516

JUBILANT MAYOR-ELECT CELEBRATES VICTORY

THE RIVIERA-TIMES PHOTOGRAPHER caught Mayor-elect W. Keith Phillips in this jubilant mood at the victory celebration in his home following the counting of votes Tuesday night. Left to right are Mrs. Phillips being congratulated by Mrs. Alice M. Van Nort, 83, one of the oldest registered voters. The mayor-elect is holding his grandchild young Toni Phillips, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Phillips. —Staff photo by Oliver. OTHER ELECTION PHOTOS ON PAGE ONE OF SECOND SECTION.

Will Enlist Help from Other Groups Directors Plan To Send Men To Capitol

The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce began oiling its guns today for a fight to the finish on the attempt to wrest Biscayne Key from the city limits of Coral Gables. Directors of the local civic organization, meeting Wednesday night, voted to place the Chamber's facilities at the disposal of City Attorney Edward L. Semple and if necessary to send two representatives to Tallahassee to aid him. Franklyn Parham, C. D. LeBey, Jr. and President Charles B. Tutan were designated as emissaries. Semple, who is representing the city at the state capitol, will spear-head the battle to protect the Dade legislative delegation from taking the key from the city and giving it to the county through a special bill. The first attack on proposed bill is expected if it comes up in (Please turn to Page Seven)

Town Hall Meeting Set For Sunday

The second meeting of Town Hall will be held at Community Congregational Church, 3010 De Soto Boulevard (opposite Biltmore), at 4 p. m. Sunday, it was announced today. The principal speaker will be Dr. Everett S. Smith on "The Palestine Situation." "Dr. Smith has made several trips to the Holy Land and has made a very thorough investigation of this problem from a disinterested viewpoint and presents his subject in a clear-cut masterly manner, giving many facts and sidelights which are not generally available from ordinary sources of information. There will be an opportunity after the lecture for a general discussion of the question," Walter M. Van Nort, director, stated. Mayor W. Keith Phillips will express his appreciation of the work being undertaken by Town Hall and Norman McKay, manager of radio station WBAY, will discuss "The Value To The Community of the Services of the Station." Helen Burrus, soprano, will sing two arias: "One Fine Day" from the opera "Madam Butterfly" and Vio Lo Sapete from "Cavalleria Rusticana," accompanied by (Please turn to Page Seven)

Losses from Burglaries Set At $400

Gables area residents took losses estimated at over $400 in larcenies and burglaries this week, with valuables ranging from a ring to a load of building materials, being spirited away. A radio-phonograph was stolen from the Rogers Electric Co. at 225 Alhambra Circle. Valued at $135, the combination portable was not missed until the shop closed. A load of building materials valued at $119.50, including six sacks of cement, ten of lime, wire, plumbing equipment and lumber disappeared from construction area at 444 Avenue Valencia. Its loss was reported by J. M. Harrison, 628 Avenue Aledo. Theft of $95 worth of valuables, including a diamond ring, a suit of clothing, and even a radio battery was accomplished by a thief who broke in during the day through a screen door and a bedroom window. Julius Vicenty, 138 Trow Avenue, reported the robbery. Mr. S. Schulwolf, 2111 S.W. 23 St., told police that an engraved pen and pencil set and miscellaneous clothing valued at $65 was stolen from his car, parked in the rear of a gas station near a local theater.

Murder Plea Mystery Call Baffles Police

A cry of "murder!", a scream and a loud noise, then silence, had Gables police wondering yesterday whether foul play had occurred in the community or whether a gagster was playing pranks. The call came shortly before noon and was taken by Police Officer Charles Gouveea. He reported that a woman's voice cried: "Police, help, he's murdering me," when he answered the phone. This was followed by a scream and a loud noise. Then there was a period of silence, following which the phone was placed on the receiver. Because of the dial system, police were unable to trace the call.

Ten Named For Directors By Chamber

A primary ballot, containing the names of 10 nominees for directorship of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce will be mailed to the membership within the next few days, Mrs. Mary T. Moore, executive secretary revealed today. Listed by the nominating committee are present directors Lervy J. Boone, theater manager; Earl M. DeNoon, research engineer; Frank N. Holley, Jr., store operator; William Merriam, architect, C. B. Tutan, present president and auto dealer. In addition, the com- (Please turn to Page Seven)

Here's That Moose Again

The meandering moose is high-stepping these days! He made his latest appearance in the Coconut Grove section on Easter morning in what might be called a cross between a Kentucky Tavern ad and a reproduction of Ferdinand. When Mr. and Mrs. Gaine Wilson, 3835 Little Avenue, looked out on their front lawn for signs of Easter eggs left by the light and fleeting bunny, they were confronted with a dark and permanent looking monster, far from the usual Easter visitor. Charles Baker and his family received the moose from Dick Rutledge. They decided to keep the critter long enough to bestow him upon the Wilsons on their holiday. They started in on their decorating about 1 in the morning, making it a complete family project at the Baker home. The result of their efforts was appalling to Mrs. Wilson when she spied him sitting calmly under a large pine tree in the front yard. "He was decorated with Easter ribbons, of all colors. The tyraditional eggs were there in color, too, and he even wore a necklace," Mrs. Wilson commented. "Mr. Baker," she said, "festooned the antlers with green shredded paper, such as is used in children's baskets. The Spanish moss hanging from the pine tree, mingled with the paper to give the moose a definitely tropical touch." Being a modernistic Ferdinand, the glassey-eyed animal even had a cigarette hanging out of his yellow-toothed mouth. When asked where the moose was being kept, Mrs. Wilson replied, "He's sitting in the front hall. He weighs a ton, and we can't move him. He still has no skin on his nose, and no hair in spots. The scroll is still with him, but that's getting to look about as worn as the animal himself." During the next week as the Wilsons dodge the shoddy visitor who rules over the hall, their minds will all be working on the problem of where to send the moose next. Will it be to friend or foe?

Philharmonic Will Promote Works of Local Composers RIDDLE FOUNDATION JOINS FORCES WITH MUSICAL ORGANIZATION

The Philharmonic Society of Greater Miami today announced a new project for local composers and musicians in "The J. P. Riddle Foundation for Orchestral Composition". According to Oliver Washburn, president and musical director of the Philharmonic Society, John Paul Riddle, of the J. P. Riddle Co., and the Riddle Inter-American College, has made possible the performance of symphonic orchestral works by South Florida composers, works that otherwise might be unheard in this area. It is the intention of the Philharmonic Society to present one original composition on each of the monthly informal concerts which are held at The Country Club of Coral Gables throughout the year. According to Mr. Washburn, the first of these works to be presented will be performed during the concert to be held on Tuesday (Please turn to Page Seven)

Plans for Fiesta Week Are Progressing

As plans progress for the first annual Fiesta de las Americas, April 17, 18, 19, a pre-war conceived civic enterprise that has become a post-war reality, Greater Miamians begin to realize the actual scope of the undertaking. The potential magnitude of the yearly carnival-time is dawning. Charles E. Pressley, veteran California producer, has begun lining up stage talent that will astound the Orange Bowl audiences. More than 300 persons—professional entertainers and several "big name" stars from the east and north will present the Greater Miami area with its most colorful musical for three nights. The world's largest revolving stage—considerably more than 100 feet in diameter—is presently being constructed and moved into the (Please turn to Page Seven)

Workers Start Calls for Child Hospital

More than 1,000 men and women of the Greater Miami area are ringing doorbells today in the interest of the South Florida Children's Hospital. The campaign which began April 11 and ends April 30 is designed to raise $550,000 to complete and put into operation the institution, in Schenley Park, west of Coral Gables. The turn-out of volunteer workers was gratifying to Robert Pentland, Jr., president of the institution and general chairman of the campaign. In 1941 the hospital building was started, but construction was halted because of the war. The value of the uncompleted building is approximately $100,000.

Rites Saturday For Mrs. Barnum

Funeral services for Mrs. Rollo C. Barnum will be held in the King Funeral Home tomorrow afternoon. Mrs. Barnum died Wednesday following a short illness at Kendall Hospital. Her husband is associated with Carl A. Singleton, proprietor of Carl's Liquors. Mrs. Barnum was the former Mabel McGee of Battle Creek, Mich. She was in her 67th year. Surviving are Mrs. Herschel Atkinson of Columbus, O., and Mrs. H. W. Burke of Los Angeles, Cal., both daughters.

Will Collect Scrap Paper On Sunday

Ponce de Leon High School's Wheel Club monthly paper and rag drive will be held Sunday when trucks roll through Gables streets picking up bundles left on the parkways, it was announced today by Jim Connell, committee chairman. The club is seeking both waste paper and clean rags, Connell stated. Residents are asked to tie them in bundles and leave them at the edge of the street in front of their residences. Serving with Connell on the committee are Jim Renuart and George Smith.

Breakfast Club Hears Costa Rican Consul

Experiences in Mexico and Cuba were related yesterday morning by Walter S. Ashby, Costa Rican consul, who spoke before the Coral Gables Breakfast Club in the Sevilla Restaurant.

Till Short At Granada Golf Course Poorman Reveals $738 Taken; Employee Fired

Discovery of a shortage of $738 in the accounts at the Granada Golf Course and discharge of Ray Lagoy, clerk at the golf office, was revealed today by Finance Director E. B. Poorman. The shortage was discovered by Poorman's office during a check of receipts and Lagoy was immediately questioned. No formal charge has been placed against Lagoy until the surety company holding his bond and the city reach a definite decision on what course of action to follow, Poorman said. In the meantime, Lagoy is at liberty.

'West Miami' Neighbor Of Gables Former Resident Elected Mayor Of Community

Coral Gables got a new neighbor this week when over two-thirds of the male electors of an area just west of this community voted to incorporate as the Town of West Miami, and elected a former Gableite as mayor. The new community comprises an area of 80 square blocks. It is extends south from the Tamiami Trail to SW 16th Street and west from Red Road to Ludlum Road. The West Miamians chose Robert Lawrence as their mayor. An accountant, Mayor Lawrence lived in the Gables for 12 years before buying a house in West Miami. His former address was 440 Avenue Cadima. Five councilmen were elected from nine nominations made from the floor. They include Charles (Please turn to Page Seven)

Two Gables Net Teams Vie Sunday

The Salvadore Park tennis team and the Country Club of Coral Gables team will meet Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. at Salvadore Park for the next game in the series between the two. The Salvadore Park team was the victor in their last meeting. Coach Leo Fullwood of Salvadore Park has been working out with Joe Harmuth, Jerry Monsalvatge, Manny Berliner, Bill Merriam, and Harry Merry and reports they are playing their best this season. George Pero, just out of the hospital after a tonsilectomy will also be on hand for Sunday's game. Salvadore Junior netters will play host to the Hollywood Junior Club Saturday at 10 a.m. Saturday night at 7:30 a weiner roast will be held at Salvadore Park for the Tennis Club.

1947 RED CROSS FUND CAMPAIGN CORAL GABLES

Quota $10,000 | Raised $8,600 Still Needed $400 As deadline for Red Cross drive activities here has been set for Saturday noon, Coral Gables residents who have not made their contributions to the 1947 Red Cross Fund Drive are asked to mail their donations to Mrs. John D. Carmody, 1233 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. LET'S PUT CORAL GABLES OVER THE TOP