Coral Gables Riviera-Times

Friday, April 18, 1947, page 5 (of 16)

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PHONOGRAPH RECORDS 5 for $100

Gables Appliance Co., Inc. 1905 Ponce de Leon Boulevard Phone 48-3623

LIST YOUR PROPERTY WITH US.

NO COST TO YOU UNLESS WE SELL. Frederic F. Lewis REALTOR "HOMES OF DISTINCTION" Phone 4-3139 300 Alhambra Circle

GLASS FOR EVERY PURPOSE

STORE FRONT PLATE & WINDOW GLASS FURNITURE TOPS BEVELED MIRRORS OUR SPECIALTY AND RESILVERING L. & G. GLASS AND MIRROR WORKS 136 S. W. 8th St. Phone 3-5834

Combs FUNERAL HOMES

1539 N. E. 2nd Avenue Phone 3-2101 W. H. COMBS J. J. COMBS P. H. COMBS

READING ROOM OF First Church of Christ, Scientist, Coral Gables

where all are welcome to read, borrow or purchase The Bible (King James Version), Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures and other writings by Mary Baker Eddy as well as all Authorized Christian Science Literature. Open Daily Except Sundays and Holidays 10 A. M. to 6 P. M. 125 AVENUE GIRALDA

P. M. STUBBS Registered Land Surveyor

PROPERTY CORNERS ESTABLISHED 216 Palermo Phone 4-5360

Pros And Cons Are Outlined By Officials

(Continued from Page One) fire hydrants and parkway improvements were estimated at $16,800. Operating costs to service the area were estimated at $6,260 annually. The summary of the report stated: "There are many advantages which could accrue from the annexation of this area and also many financial disadvantages from an operating viewpoint. The advantages would be to clear up and define the present boundaries of Coral Gables south of S.W. 8th Street and the control by the city of the sanitation and drainage conditions which are so closely associated. The present condition of 8th Street is such that with normal zoning there could be a great improvement over the next ten year period. Most people believe that this is already a part of Coral Gables. About 90 per cent of the residences and apartments in the area are of concrete block and although smaller than the average Coral Gables home and apartment most of the houses would not be a detriment to the conditions of Coral Gables. However, there is much room for improvement, particularly in the 8th Street area. Most of the residents of the area already are a part of the community because of their working, and retail trading conditions. If the City of Coral Gables does not annex the area there is a possibility it might be annexed by the City of Miami at some future date. It would be well for the city to control bus transportation in this area because of its expected growth in the future. Cite Disadvantages "Some of the disadvantages are the present fundamental conditions of operating revenue caused by Homestead Exemption. When the average house is built there is a tendency for the property to disappear from the operating tax rolls. There would be a distinct operating revenue loss for the first few years. It is not possible to give a fair estimate of the proposition of the annual budget which should be charged to this area. Based on a total valuation, for the proposed area which could be allocated, it would be about one-tenth or $71,600. However, it is not believed that this would be a fair allocation when all the conditions are considered. Although eventually the annexation of this area, in addition to the normal growth of the city, could cause additional costs for personnel and equipment, it would not be quite fair to state that this was the entire reason for the increase."

Local Artist to Demonstrate Portrait Skill

(Continued from Page One) lie involving every phase of community life. A neighborly spirit is being encouraged and growing interest is being shown in these meetings. When the rush of the winter season is past these meetings will afford a pleasant place for the year-round residents to enjoy a closer fellowship which will also afford entertainment, instruction and inspiration. Coral Gables is a city of great cultural achievements. Each meeting is followed by a period of social intercourse with light refreshments and it is hoped that our citizens and visitors may better become acquainted here. This church is dedicated to the service of the community and its facilities are freely offered for use by the public during the weekdays as well as on Sundays. Open air meetings are being planned on the court on the north side of the building," Wilter M. Van Nort, director, stated. Extensive plans are being made for unusual musical features under the directoin of Henry Gregor, which will be participated in by the University of Miami Trio and other popular musicians. The public is invited to attend all these meetings as well as the special musical concerts being held on Wednesday evenings. No charge is made for any of the meetings and no collection is taken.

Chest Drops Youth Center As Participant

(Continued from Page One) Morgenthaller continued. "All of the Chest's publicity literature that was put out during its drive carried the Youth Center as one of the 22 participating agencies and gave no inkling that support would be withdrawn. Many ardent supporters of our Youth Center increased their Chest contributions because the Youth Center was to be among those aided." Gables Topped Quota He also pointed out that the Community Chest Drive netted only about 70 per cent of its quota in Dade County while in Coral Gables the quota was topped with a percentage of 125. "We were so anxious for the Chest drive to succeed that we stopped our own drive for funds ten days prior to the opening of the Chest drive just when we ad gained a momemtum that would have put us over the top," the Youth Center president said. Morgenthaler said that other means would have to be found to finance the Center's operation and that he was working on plans to accomplish that end.

In Indiana Home

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Deming, former Gableites who have been spending the winter in California, are now in their Indianapolis, Ind., home for the summer.

Dr. Peter Shih Guest Speaker For Methodist

Dr. Peter Shih, executive secretary of the YMCA in Chnuking, China will be the guest speaker at the Coral Gables Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Sunday. The subject of his address is, "The Impact of the Christian Missionary Movement on the Cultural Life of China." Formerly pastor of one of the largest churches in Nanking, Dr. Shih is a noted student of the Chinese classics and has done extensive work in philosophy. From 1935 to 1939 he studied and traveled in the United States, then returned to China where e became Dean and professor of the West China Theological Seminary. When he finishes his tour in the States, Dr. Shih will leave for Oslo, Norway to atend a conference.

Lose Only One Match

In duel matches with Georgia, Auburn and two with the Jacksonville Navy, the University of Miami swimming team won every race but one.

Key 'Steal' Not Fostered By Owners

(Continued from Page One) within the city limits of Coral Gables, were not included in the bill." Mayes also pointed out that if the legislators succeed in their bill, Biscayne Key will still have to pay Coral Gables debt service taxes. Rep. Richard Oelkers, Jr., a Gables resident, was criticized by the members attending the meeting and accused of letting his fellow townsmen down. "The delegation is not representing the people that elected them," President Tutan added.

Forty Hear Dr. Marshall

Dr. Harry I. Marshall teacher, world traveler and author, spoke before the Coral Gables Breakfast Club yesterday morning, his subject being "Life and Critical Aspects of Life in India." Meeting at the La Sevilla Restaurant, 40 were present.

Keith Phillips Is Gables Ninth Mayor

(Continued from Page One) on, and auction city lots to wellfed customers. P. E. Montanus, a retired manufacturing executive, succeeded Dammers. As the second mayor of the Gables, Montanus contributed to the efficiency of municipal government. Another business man followed in the chief executive capacity, when C. Lee McGarr decided to try his luck at town hall. Owner of one of the city's first drug stores, McGarr, a civic-minded man, was elected mayor number three of the Gables. Most Colorful Probably the most colorful of mayors was Vincent D. Wyman, a retired Chicago prosecuting attorney. Making use of "big city" tactics, Wyman worked diligently to pass a refund bond issue to free the Gables from debt. Although he moved closer to his goal in every day he presided as mayor, Wyman was not in the executive chair when his program reached a successful conclusion. But he had the pleasure of seeing his policies achieved during the administration of the city's fifth mayor, Roscoe Brunstetter, an ardent supporter of Wyman. McGarry Popular One of the most popular city "bosses" was Paul D. McGarry, a municipal lawyer, who began the Gables political career while an attorney for the first city administration. World War II brought many changes to the peaceful community. Along with the turmoil came a new administration headed by Joe Whitley. A local real estate operator for many years, the seventh mayor held the city in check during the conflict. He was followed by Attorney Thomas C. Mayes to the civic throne. Mayes, an efficient leader, surrendered his executive position to Phillips in the election last week. Nevertheless he maintains the office of commissioner for two more years. Phillips, who was overwhelmingly boosted to the municipal helm, is no novice in political affairs. In private life he's a general agent for the Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada.

LANDSCAPING by MANGUS LANDSCAPE NURSERY

Phones 4-4833 — 4-4898 2703 Lejeune Road, Coral Gables

James S. Cox Green Valley Lawn Service

PHONE 4-9396 2238 S. W. 9th Street Individual, Intelligent, Conscientious and Dependable Service for the past 20 years. LAWN MAINTENANCE MOWING • SPRAYING PRUNING WEED KILLING

Clearance Sale 1-3 OFF Granada Fruitery

Clearance Sale 1-3 OFF Take advantage of our End-of-Season Sale and anticipate your gifts for Mother's Day .... 1-3 off on — Candies Table Delicacies Marmalades Novelties We Are Bonded Shippers of Florida's Finest Citrus Granada Fruitery 4837 S.W. EIGHTH STREET Miami 34, Florida Phone 48-3422 —NOW SELLING— FRESH JUICE and LOOSE FRUIT

BUY WITH CONFIDENCE Again we offer for sale the BENDIX Automatic Home Laundry

Place Your Order NOW! REASONABLE DELIVERIES We have not accepted orders in more than six months. YOUR GABLES BENDIX DEALER GAS-OIL PRODUCTS, INC. of Florida 2603-05 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Coral Gables QUALITY PRODUCTS ONLY

EVERYTHING FOR THE HOME — PATIO AND GARDEN The Patio Shop

3650 CORAL WAY Phone 48-2920

GO TO BELL! Bell Paint and Hardware

GO TO BELL! —FOR— PAINTS HARDWARE HOUSEWARES GARDEN TOOLS Bell Paint and Hardware 2613 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD TELEPHONE 48-1061

CORAL GABLES FURNITURE COMPANY FINE FURNITURE FOR FINE HOMES

221 Alhambra Circle Telephone 4-3182

"LITTLE FOLKS' FURNITURE" TODDLERS OF MIAMI

"LITTLE FOLKS' FURNITURE" SHOPPING STROLLERS $5.00 up PLAY YARDS $9.50 up A Full Line of Inner Spring Kant-Wet Mattresses for Cribs and Bassinets CARRIAGES $13.50 up TODDLERS OF MIAMI 2600 S. W. 8th St. PHONE 48-3415

Survey YOUR LAWN Situation and you will find you need General Engineering's Help!

A good lawn represents an investment that should be protected. Attempting to water it with a single sprinkler is as inefficient and out-moded as making toast over an open flame with the bread stuck on an old, long handled fork. Your lawn will be soft, velvety and beautifully green if protected by a General Engineering Sprinkler System . . . designed and installed to meet your individual requirements. A General Engineering Lawn Sprinkler System is the type of property improvement that meets F. H. A. requirements. F. A. H. financing is available. Make certain your lawn won't be burned to a crisp this Summer. Consult General Engineering today! For . . . • Lawn Sprinklers Phone Floyd R. Younkin For . . . • Home Ventilation • Air Conditioning • Refrigeration Phone Randy Miller or John Cooper Sales and Service General Engineering Co. 119 Aragon Ave. Phone 4-6797

"With Parks-Adjusted Brakes, I Can Stop on a Dime"! Chortles Josephine

And Altho You May Not be Interested in Stopping on a Dime .... You Should be MORE Than Interested in the Brake action of YOUR "Josephine"! Few people boast about the brakes on their cars. Plenty of 'em will tell you how fast the old bus will go or how good the pick-up is or how many miles they get to a gallon, or how "every car on the road was drowned out but mine". But none of 'em will tell you how quickly they can STOP! AND THAT'S A FUNNY THING, FOR AS FAR AS THEY ARE CONCERNED, THAT'S THE MOST IMPORTANT THING ABOUT THEIR AUTOMOBILE. Their own personal safety is safe-guarded in the exact measure to the distance it takes them to stop! We have found by years of experience that cheap brake lining is the most costly you can buy. We have scoured the market to find the best possible brake lining. We wanted one that would be heat-defying, wear-resisting, and un-affected by moisture. AND WE HAVE IT! WE ALSO HAVE THE BEST MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT AND THE FINEST SKILLED MECHANICS TO DO A FIRST-CLASS JOB. THAT MEANS THAT WHEN YOU GET A BRAKE RELINE OR OVERHAUL JOB AT PARKS MOTORS IT COMES OUT AS DONE BY THE FACTORY. BETTER BRING "JOSEPHINE" IN TODAY IF YOU CAN'T BOAST THAT SHE CAN "STOP ON A DIME"! Remember This Name PARKS MOTOR SERVICE For Quality Service 1607 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Coral Gables Tel. 4-3211 — 48-4612