Coral Gables Riviera-Times

Maynard-Page Will Open Coral Gables Store Today

A firm that has been known for the finest in jewelry in South Florida since 1902 comes to Coral Gables with the opening of Maynard-Page at 10 a.m. Saturday at 365 Coral Way in the Miracle Mile section. The Maynard-Page string quartet, under the direction of Earl Barr Hansen, will play from 3:30 to 5:30 on opening day. Eugene Mumpower, president of the firm, announced. The quartet is well known to radio listeners, appearing on the Maynard-Page sponsored program "Gems of Melody" over WIOD, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. The new two-story, air-conditioned building that was constructed by Roy Page contains a total floor space of 5,160 square feet. Attractively Decorated A total of 1,938 square feet of the ground floor is occupied by the store proper, which has been attractively paneled in oak with a French gray finish. Show cases also carry out this motif. The floor is carpeted in aqua green, with walls carrying out the color scheme in a lighter tint. Rose-colored indirect lighting is produced by Cole cathode strip lighting. A unique feature of the main floor is the bride's room, where the prospective bride may select her silverware, silver service and china privately under expert guidance. Another private room will afford privacy to diamond purchasers. Upholstered, custom built chairs will enable customers to remain seated while making purchases at any of the counters. The remaining part of the 3,060 square feet of main floor space is occupied by offices, vaults and a stock receiving vestibule. Watch Repair Featured The second floor contains the watch repair, engraving, jewelry and diamond setting departments, a central accounting office, warehousing facilities, air conditioning unit and additional office space. The watch repair department is completely air conditioned and located so that employees are afforded a north light. All of the departments on the second floor will serve the Miami and Fort Lauderdale stores as well as the Coral Gables store. Firm Started in 1902 The first jewelry store was opened in Miami in 1902 and operated under the name of "Maynard's", which was later incorporated as O. W. Maynard, Inc. The present name came into being in 1931. The Fort Lauderdale store was opened on September 14, 1946. Eugene Mumpower, the present president of the firm, came to Miami in 1938 from Newark, N.J. where he was vice president and treasurer of Jones and Woodland, manufacturing jewelers and comptroller for Clements and Co., jewelers. In June, 1939 he became treasurer of Maynard-Page and at the same time acquired controlling interest. In April, 1940, he bought the remaining interest. Mumpower is a resident of Coral Gables, having purchased his residence at 1021 Avenue Manati in 1939. Potential Market In discussing the opening of the Coral Gables store he stated that experience had shown that a large, potential market existed in Coral Gables and the southwest section and that Maynard-Page felt that a service was owed to their present customers and other residents of this area. The new store will allow them to shop in the area in which they reside, with parking and other conveniences attendant. Mumpower stated that he thought that Coral Gables would have a population of at least 75,000 within the next five years and would serve a surrounding trading area of 150,000. Officers of the Coral Gables store, in addition to Mumpower, include Harry W. Link, Jr., vice president and Mrs. Helen Watson, secretary. Link is also a Coral Gables resident and a member of the firm of Cohn and Torrey, investment brokers in the duPont Building. Maynard-Page will offer a complete line of diamonds, watches, jewelry, silver, leather goods, china, stemware, gifts, ceramics and novelties. From 18 to 20 employees are contemplated for the Gables store. THIS IS THE EXTERIOR OF THE NEW MAYNARD-PAGE JEWELRY STORE which will open its doors tomorrow at 365 Coral Way. Gableite Eugene Mumpower heads the corporation.

Mrs. Violet Dorre, Mr. Pittman To Head Gables Eastern Stars; Installation Takes Place 26th

Mrs. Violet Dorre and Harley Pittman will be installed, respectively, as worthy matron and worthy patron, Order of the Eastern Star, in ceremonies at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the chapter rooms, Douglas Entrance. Mrs. Jane Martin, worthy matron, will turn the gavel over to Mrs. Ruth Roussel, past matron. John Thomas, worthy patron, will participate. The installing officers who will assist Mrs. Roussel are as follows: Mrs. Anna Hunsaker, past matronchaplain; Mrs. Felecia Wilson, past matron and Mrs. Lillian Fahnstock, past grand marshal; Mrs. Claudia Christian, past worthy grand marshal, organist; Mrs. Mabel Jones, grand representative of South Dakota, in charge of Star Point Courtesy. Other officers to be installed, in addition to the worthy matron and worthy patron, are: Mrs. Lira Dundas, secretary; Mrs. Ruby Pittman, treasurer; Mrs. Kathleen Lynn, conductress; Mrs. Ada Griffith, associate conductress; Mrs. Mae Sullivan, chaplain; Mrs. Ethel Grommet, organist; Miss Betty Conway, Odah; Mrs. Hazel Thompson, Ruth; Mrs. Marion Nazworth, Esther; Mrs. Beatrice Street, Martha; Mrs. Aretta Lemes, Electa; Mrs. Dorothy DeCostas, Warden, and William R. Lynn, sentinel. Mrs. Gloria Birchett will sing, accompanied by Mrs. Claudia Christian.

Presented Play

Mrs. A. W. Lummis, drama chairman for the Coral Gables Woman's Club and members of her department appearing in "Social Scene," presented the original play written by Mrs. Lummis, before the fine arts department of the Miami Woman's Club on Tuesday.

Junior Keyboard Club Installs New Officers

The new Junior Keyboard Club installed its new officers Monday at the home of Mrs. Harry V. Street, 129 S.W. 32nd Rd. Mrs. Fred Grinham, president of the Coral Gables Music Club presided. Officers included: President-Sue Elaine Allen, vice-president-Doris Jean Holcomb, secretary - Julia Taylor, treasurer - Mary Olive Lund. After a short business meeting, 18 of the members appeared on the musical program. The refreshment hour following was enjoyed by both parents and children. Mrs. Kathryn Belden is the councellor for this new junior club.

Wins Orchid

Sponsored by Beta Tau of Delta Gamma, Jane Durrell was chosen the orchidaceous girl of the University of Miami in the contest held by the Old Mill Flower Shop. Jane appeared on station WRAY Saturday night when she was presented with her orchid.

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Ponce Students Will Compete In Band Contest

Twenty-three Ponce de Leon students will compete in the 1947 state high school band finals in Miami next Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Paul E. Creensach, Ponce de Leon bandmaster, announced this week. They will vie for honors in the solo and ensemble events of the contest sponsored by the Orange Bowl Festival Committee. Individual and group performances, with the exception of twirling contests, will be judged in the Central Baptist Church. The twirling events will be conducted in Bayfront Park on Thursday afternoon. Highlight of the three-day festival will be the "Music Under the Magic Moon" extravaganza Friday night, April 25, in the Orange Bowl stadium with drilling competitions and a mass concert by the 36 bands here for the state finals. Ponce de Leon students, who qualified for the finals in the recent district contest in West Palm Beach, are: Dale Faust, saxophone; Ralph Woodmansee, Pat Harshberger and Greta Skagseth, twirling; Dorothy Diehl, baritone horn; Ed English, student conductor; Mildred Garcia, bass horn; Richard Lawerence, Lonnie Turner and Jack Munroe, cornet; Laurence Day, bassoon; David Metsger, clarinet; Eldo Re Powell and Ed English, snare drum duet; David Metsger, Alycea Hilt, John McGlamery and Laurence Day, clarinet quartet; Carl Lambert, Ralph Woodmansee, Dorothy Diehl, Lonnie Turner, Cynthia Kingston and Mildred Garcia, brass sextet.

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'AAUW Group To Meet

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