Coral Gables Riviera-Times

CORAL GABLES Riviera Times

Published every Friday morning by the Riviera Publishing Company, 300-Avenue Aragon, Coral Gables 34, Fla. Established January 1926; combined with the GABLSNITE in January, 1928, in 1934 with THE 'GABLES'; with THE NATIONAL EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION and Florida Press Association. Albert E. Harum, Editor and Publisher; Kenneth S. Reynolds, Business Manager; James B. Moore, Managing Editor; Helen Reynolds, Society Editor; Gertrude Hardeman, Circulation Manager. NATIONAL EDITORIAL 1947 ASSOCIATION Active Member 36 SUBSCRIPTION RATES-Six months, $2.00; One year, local, $3.00; One year, out-of-town, $3.75. Entered as Second Class Matter May 21, 1926, at the Post Office at Miami, Fla., under the Act of March 3, 1897. Mail Address Box 704 Phone 4-1654, 4-1655 The Coral Gables Riviera is liable for errors in advertising only to the extent of the space in which the advertisement appears.

Post Election

At noon today a decided change will take place in the make-up of the Coral Gables city commission. W. Keith Phillips will take over the helm as mayor, while David Hendrick and Andrew T. Healy will be sworn in as commissioners. Leaving the commission will be Paul H. Brinson and Andrew N. Houston. They have both served their city conscientiously, and the community has benefited from having them on the commission. As they leave, they take with them the gratitude of the community and the hope of the citizenry that their interest in civic affairs will continue. The new commissioners come on the board at a time that is very important to the future of Coral Gables. Not only is the city facing an era of development greater than it has ever experienced but outside forces are conspiring on matters that threaten the very entity of the community. The attempt to "steal" Biscayne Key from the city's limits and various moves towards consolidation must be watched carefully and combatted vigorously. If Coral Gables ever needed a vigilant, fighting commission, it needs one now. To the victors in Tuesday's election go the best wishes and the congratulations of the Rivera-Times. To the entire commission we pledge our cooperation in anything it undertakes for the betterment of Coral Gables or the protection of its interests.

Here's Your Chance

Would you give a five-dollar bill to save a life? Well, here is your chance. Today 17,-000,000 living Americans are destined to die of cancer. A gift to The American Cancer Society will save lives by spreading knowledge of the danger signals. When detected in time and effectively treated, at least 30 per cent, and perhaps 50 per cent, of all cancer cases can be cured. Therefore, of the three Americans who are dying of cancer every 10 minutes, one dies needlessly. Give generously; give promptly. Mail your check to American Cancer Society, 986 Ingraham building.

HE ALSO SERVES WHO MERELY BLINKS

At a minor crossroad I'm a blinker light, And I blink all day and I blink all night. It requires no brains; I don't have to think, All I've got to do is just blink and blink. All 'round the clock cars rush down the highway, And do they slow down when they come my way? Not so you can notice, they hurry right by, All careless and heedless of my blinking eye. I long for the day when promotion is mine To a regular post somewhere on the line. A career with a purpose-service and power-Not just blinking away from hour to hour. Then I'll flash the red with a royal air; They'll stop till the green sends them on from there. Meanwhile I'll go on with my winking and blinking, And maybe sometimes I'll set drivers to thinking. -J. L. BEERS.

OUR TOWN -By Jim Moore-

Shortly after noon today Tom Mayes will hand a gavel to Keith Phillips and in so doing will relinquish the title of "Mayor of Coral Gables" to his successor. While Tom will remain on the commission for two more years he decided several months ago not to seek re-election to the mayoralty. Being mayor of a city this size is not an easy task. There's a whole lot more to it than merely presiding at the meetings of the city commission. The mayor is "Mr. Coral Gables," and from the day he dons the title, his time is not his own. As mayor he is constantly being called upon to represent the community. He must sit through innumerable luncheons and dinners, listen to thousands of speeches that run the gamut from brilliant to dull, issue proclamation after proclamation, speak at hundreds of meetingsand celebrations, all in addition to his own job of trying to make a living for himself and his family. His phone rings constantly, as people call upon the mayor for one thing or another. People want to sell something to the city, want a job, want their sidewalks repaired. People ask, wheedle, cajole, demand and berate and the mayor must listen courteously to it all. Mainly, he must be constantly alert to spearhead and sparkplug any project that will further the interests of Coral Gables. Tom Mayes has served his city well as mayor. He has given unstintingly of his time and efforts. On many an occasion he has done more than would ordinarily be expected of a mayor. He has been a publicity-wise mayor and has worked well with the Chamber of Commerce, Youth Center and other organizations which are making Coral Gables known throughout the nation. He dug deep into Coral Gables legend and history and has amassed a group of interesting facts and figures about our town, which he has presented at numerous meetings and which has made many citizens prouder of their city. In every action that he has taken as mayor, he has been prompted by a sincere desire to further the interests of Coral Gables. The community has benefited and progressed through his efforts. Today, when he hands over the symbol of office to his successor, he can do so with the knowledge of a job well done. Congratulations, Mr. Mayor!

LAURA

It seems that things go wrong until Laura comes to smooth our day; She can't be coaxed to let us down, And O, what we have to pay! But her laundry gleams as white as snow, And my! how she can cook! While something shows her devoted care, Almost everywhere we look. She finds our many mislaid things; 'After our most anguished search; For years, she's been a stewardess In the African Methodist Church. She's always singing spirituals, And her voice is sweetly mellow. Her round, brown face wears a white-toothed smile, And her cap's canvany yellow. She says, "God knows what suffering Each one of us can stand, All persons, white and black, must stay In the Hollow of His Hand. -POLLY McKIBBEN, 641 N. Greenway Drive.

Says Here-

The battle's over, the battlefield is quiet and littered with campaign posters and cards and we have to dig up something else for a little summertime excitement around here ... Nobody got mudstained ... it was a clean campaign... The polls were a little late getting open and quite a bit late closing as a long line that had arrived prior to 7 p.m. waited to vote... But the machine counting was everybody's idea of a job done in jig time... The town's still talking about the job Ed Roberts did of broadcasting the election returns over WRAY... Norman McKay says he was every bit as good as any professional announcer... Mabbe you misse dyour calling, Ed. Here's a bit of a coincidence, Andy Healy and Dora Thomas both were born on the day, and this week they were both elected to office, Andy to the commission and Dora to the presidency of the Coral Gables Business and Professional Woman's Club... Rose Horn told us about it... Dave Hendrick, after staying up until after 3 a.m. following the election, appeared at the Sigma Chi luncheon on Wednesday as fresh as a daisy ... Bill Hartnett wins the blue ribbon for political prognostication. Bill wrote down his predictions before the polls opened and came within a few votes of guessing the exact number of votes each candidate would poll... All of the candidates got sunburned standing around in front of city hall all through the balloting. George Newhard got the worst case and was red as a beet by sundown... Mayor and Mrs. Tom Mayes were among the early voters. Mrs. Mayes looked very smart in a coral colored dress with white over-check. Didn't know we could do fashion reporting, did you? Andy Healy seemed to have gleaned the most post-election congratulatory lip stick ... His house was jammed with well-wishers and tables were set up in the back yard where folks could sit in the breeze and chew over the events of the day... Keith Phillips would have had a hard time jamming any more people in his house, too. We noticed Bob Clark towering over the multitudes... At the Hendrick home, the kitchen seemed to be a popular place for political post-mortems. The defeated candidates had their share of friends dropping in, too. A wastebasket caught on fire at the Paul Brinsons to add to the excitement... We found the George Newhards brewing a pot of coffee to tap off a very busy day... George says he profited from the campaign even though he didn't get elected. He met so many swell people that he didn't know before ... it's an ill wind. One of the happiest men at poll-closing time was Ed Poorman, who had the tedious task of running the whole election. And there were plenty of headaches beginning with the purging of the books and continuing right through the election. But everything ran very smoothly. In fact they didn't have to use all of the voting machines. Eight were in the room, but two were never placed in operation. It was quite a contrast between the small crowd that attended the candidates meeting in the Elementary School on election-eve and the large crowd that voted the next day. Most of the voters must have made their minds up well in advance and didn't feel that they needed to hear the candidates again... Incidentally, every one of them gave part of his speaking time to a plug for the Children's Hospital drive. George Newhard started it. Speaking of drives, Marc-Abbot, Ltd., has a unique angle on the fight against cancer. The cash register doesn't ring when a customer purchases fruit juice at the juice bar. Instead the buyer is invited to drop his coins into the little blue and yellow box to help "Fight Cancer." Usually, he puts in more than the juice would have normally cost him. A red-headed young lady of about 17 years dashed madly into the Bootery and breathlessly exclaimed, "I hope you can fit me, I need shoes badly!" The clerk looked down at her feet and hastened to agree with her. She was barefooted!

Junior-Senior Prom Plans Keep Students Active

By BETTY NEWMAN The stentorian "get your tickets, tickets," will soon be a familiar by-word around the halls, for preparations for the forthcoming Junior-Senior Prom are now in order. This year's prom will differ radically from any previous ones held by this school. First of all, it will be a free dance only to Juniors and those who attend Ponce. Any others who wish to attend the prom, will have to purchase tickets for $1. This includes freshmen, sophomores, Ponce Alumni, and out-of-town dates. The old practice where-by you must go with another Junior or Senior will be continued, however. The reason for this new ruling is that the first prom held by the school cost only $72 while this year's prom will cost about $700 by the time the hall, band and decorations are paid for. The school board frowns upon the practice of getting money for the prom by holding entertainments, etc., and this was the method decided upon by the junior class officers and advisors. This year's prom will be held June 6 at the Miami Country Club. As usual, it will be after the graduation ceremonies. In a short time, a table will be set up on the A building porch and all those who intend to attend the prom will have to sign up and get their invitation. Miss Mary Izlar, senior sponsor, has appointed committees for writing class, will, prophecy and history. On the will committee are Daryl McCall, chairman; Don Thomas, Sue Adams, June Dan and Suzanne Hardin. Writing the class prophecy will be Pat Fitzgerald, chairman; Nancy Kingston, Billy Stephens, Joanna Parker and Marcia Cammer. Harriet Quillian, chairman; Ann Smith, Nettle Belle Hjort, Carol Gulliver and Frances Olsen will be the history committee. Kathy Einfeidt is an advisor on the prophecy committee, while Marty Owens is an advisor and typist on the history. Leston Nay and Diana Roasch, who have headed the honor roll in the same homeroom for three years are together again in a photo finish for valedictorian and salutatorian of the 76 members of the 1947 graduating class, it was learned yesterday. Although both of them have perfect averages of 4, Diana made one B last semester, which placed Leston a nose ahead. Leston works on the Cavaleon, is president of the National Honor Society, and a member of Wheel Club as well as other clubs and organisations around the school. Diana is editor-in-chief of the Cavaleon, a member of NHS, a member of Grin and Grimace, A copyreader on the Tribune, and a debater. Mildred Garcia comes in third in the senior class with an average of 3.9842. Jerre Brigham and Harriet Quillian tie for forth place with averages of 3.96, while Helen Johansen with a 3.9230 cops fifth place. Barbara Brown with 3.9130 is seventh. Betty Newman, Bettie Bollinger and Gerald Monsalvatge are eighth, ninth and tenth with averages of 3.8605, 3.8, and 3.76, respectively. Ponce will have charge of the election of state officers at the National Thespians' state-wide convention to be held at Andrew Jackson high school May 2. Thespians from schools all over the state are attending. Those attending from Ponce will be excused from school that day. Ponceites, cheer up and forget about the holiday you didn't get Good Friday. On May 9, Fellowship Day, all Dade county students will be excused from school a full day, a full day, mind you, so that weary brains can rest and weary bodies can romp and play in the sunshine. If a specialized course is not available to the winner of the four-year scholarship now offered by the Coca-cola company to the University of Miami, arrangements will be made to cover junior and senior tuition charges to the amount of $250 a year at another school. Any Ponce is eligible to take this exam May 8 at the U. providing you register beforehand. Get your registration blank from Mrs. Nell Liefeste.

FROM A RIVIERA NOTEBOOK By Mary Helm Clarke CORAL GABLES-Rainbow's End

Another sheet of stamps arrived in the mail today. A blue lighthouse against a golden yellow background invites our investment in New Life for the blind. Do you suppose there is any neighbor of ours who has not been able to see the phenomenal glory of the bignonia venusta (Flame Vine) which drapes the roof like a gold-thread scarf and hangs in festoons from house to tree? Some times it even seems to defy the law of gravity and fall from the house-top like a tapestry. Such beauty makes one give thanks for eyes to see. It should inspire us to give generously to bring some compensation into the lives of those who are blind. If you follow Alhambra Circle as it makes an arc through Coral Gables, you will find all the colors of the rainbow. The bauhinia (Orchid Tree) is in full bloom the length of the parkway. White and lavender blossoms cover low, twin-leaved trees, and when examined closely it is plain to see where they get the name. Large white cups of the Chalice vine, and the ginger blooms with colors merging from wine to cream, can be seen where Granada crosses the Circle. Rainbow hues appear in Hibiscus along the Circular drive. The original plants were brought from China 75 years ago, and each season produces another species to delight the eye. The cool weather retarded the brilliant Bougainvillea, but this week should bring the flowering of this vine to a mass of color equalling the Flame Vine of last week. Many of us remember the first showing of the afterglow (yellow-orange) Bougainvillea at Chapman Field Experimental Garden. Some years later the delicate pink variety climbed to imposing heights when the Hibiscus garden at the Weid was at its height. This flamboyant vine comes from Brazil, and the naturalist who discovered it gave it the name of his sea captain, de Bougainville. The same explorer discovered the Island in the Pacific which also bears his name. The three best known varieties Bougainvillea, the glabra sanderiana (purple), the crimson lake and the afterglow are draped and festooned, or trimmed for hedges and shrubs in practically every lawn along the rainbow drive. One more flower completes the rainbow picture. Watch closely and you will catch glimpses of blue thunbergia, a vine, and the blue jacaranda tree. Perhaps the showiest jacaranda at this time, though, is at the DeSoto Fountain, where Sevilla Avenue enters the Plaza on the west. Flowers are similar to the familiar wisteria, but, like many tropical trees, the flower appears on bare branches before fern-like leaves come to give the final tone to this poem of a tree. The pot of gold at the end of a drive along the rainbow trail is the nest of keen enjoyment which comes to those who can see.

SOLOIST GOES TO MIAMI CHURCH

Marion Lassen, concert and oratorio soprano from New York City, who has been guest soloist at the Coral Gables Presbyterian Church during the Lenten season, has been engaged as guest soloist at the Trinity Methodist Church, Miami. She plans to return to New York June 1st.

The South Florida Children's Hospital was chartered in 1940 as a non-profit organization. Help complete this community project by contributing to the $500,000 South Florida Children's Hospital building fund.

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SQUARE DEALING

WHEN a customer comes to us we don't look him over with a calculating eye and inwardly wonder, "Now just how strong can I go with this guy, and what can I peddle off on him?" We do conscientiously try to fill the order on his specifications. If he is too far off we bring him up to date on the market, and if he winds up by investing more than he at first said he was prepared to pay, it is only after he himself is satisfied that what he is getting is the best available buy for him at the time. No pressure. OF COURSE quite often, while trying to keep within the stated limits, we find that our good friend has gone down the line and paid a much larger chunk of dough than he was supposed to have available. This is known as caprice, and is the buyer's privilege. Conversely, the owner who positively will not accept less than X dollars sometimes breaks our heart by capriciously throwing down all the barriers for some one else who comes along with a Scotch buyer and a lot of persuasion. But then, every one is entitled to a little caprice, and so we are not mad at any one. THE POINT of this preachment is that we try to put first questions first, and in our daily doings we don't say "What is there in it for me?", but we do ask ourselves, "Is it right for the client or customer?" We find this policy pays dividends. LESLIE H. COOMBES REALTOR 2312 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Phone 4-2586