Coral Gables Riviera-Times

PAGE TWO RIVIERA-TIMES FRIDAY, MAY 2, 1947

ADDITIONS BOLSTER FIRE ALARM NET Twenty-one Boxes Added; Total Is 101

Twenty-one new fire alarm boxes have been purchased by the Coral Gables Fire Department this year, bringing the total number of boxes in the city to 101, according to F. J. Neff, who is in charge of the fire alarm system. "The fire alarm box is the quickest and most direct way to turn in an alarm," pointed out Neff. "When an alarm is phoned in, the person calling is usually excited and makes many mistakes which using the box prevents." Give Right Address If an alarm is phoned in, care should be taken to give the correct address. Many people forget to give any address at all. Often people in their excitement to report a fire, will call the wrong station. Last week the Gables station received calls for fires in Miami and on Miami Beach. Learn Location Every Gableite should know the location of the alarm box closest to his house, and should know how to operate this box properly. The operation of one of these alarm boxes is a simple process, - all you have to do is pull the handle on the door down, and then pull the hook inside. After this has been done, do not rush back to the fire, but wait at the box until the engine arrives. In case of a fire inside a building this is the only way the fireman have of knowing the location of the blaze. "These boxes are tested every week to make certain they are in perfect condition", stated Neff. "In addition to the 21 new alarm boxes we have received this year, we still need about 200 more."

Visits Friedemanns

Mr. and Mrs. William G. Friedemann, 3246 Riviera Drive, have as their house guest Miss Nora A. Comerford of Chicago, Ill., who is paying her annual three months visit to Florida. Miss Comerford and Mrs. Friedemann were members of the faculty of the Washburn R Trade School, Chicago, for several years; Miss Comerford being principal. Miss Comerford will be with the Friedmanns for about a month, and is enjoying the beauty of tropical Coral Gables and area to the utmost.

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

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TENNIS INSTRUCTION BY George A. Gaudet

(Former U. S. Naval Academy Tennis Coach) RACKETS RESTRUNG AND REPAIRED. TENNIS SUPPLIES. FOR INFORMATION VISIT THE COURTS At Granada and S. Greenway or Phone 4-9322

HELD TO SEEK NATIONAL TITLE Bridge Champ Claims No Special System But Cups and Titles Keep Rolling In

Although he uses no special system i' bridge games, innumerable trophies, cups, plaques and even the Florida Open Pairs Tournament have been won by Lawrence Held, Coral Gables resident for the past ten years. No high scoring bridge player follows a particular system, because each tournament requires a different way to play, according to Held, who is a contender for the National Championships Open Pairs title. These tournament games will be held at the St. George Hotel in Brooklyn, N. Y., August 2 through August 10th. Totaled 573 Points Two weeks ago Held entered the Southeastern Open Pairs Tournament at the Hollywood Beach Hotel, and he and his partner, Eddie Cohen of Miami Beach, copped the runner-up position with 573 points. This score was five points less than the 578 total that William Seaman and Waldemar On Zedwitz, the winners, made. Entire proceeds, consisting of $1,000 from the Florida unit of the American Contract Bridge League, which sponsored the tournament, is being sent to the survivors of the Texas City, Texas disaster. Win Three Times Held was a winner of the Southeastern Open Pairs Tournament three times, and although he did not take the first position, he did very well. His trophies are a good record for any bridge player. And speaking of his trophies, none of them have remained in his possession. "I give them all away, Held said. What good are they once you win them?" It's the enjoyment he gets that really counts! Held, who is an accountant for the Huskamp Motor Co., has been playing cards all his life. In fact, he says, "I enjoy all kinds of card games and bridge was just another game that I wanted to learn how to play." He agrees, however, that bridge has become his hobby. A "native son" of California, Held still believes that California is the "best state in the Union." It seems he rambled around the country for a whole, and finally ended up in Coral Gables.

Dade County Clean-up Council Asks Cooperation of Gables During Month-Long Campaign

All Coral Gables home owners, landlords, tenants, and vacant property owners will have a chance to show what they can do to help beautify their city, during this month's Clean-up campaign being sponsored by the Dade County Clean-Up Council Spring cleaning in the Gables as well as the rest of the county will consist of clearing all properties of foliage, debris, and waste matter in order to put the city in a more sanitary condition. "The City Parks Department has sufficient trucks to take care of the waste matter that will be placed on the streets as a result of this Drive," Clyde Epperson, chairman, has announced. County Wide This Clean-up, Paint-up campaign will take place throughout Dade county. The council sponsoring the drive has secured 200 large placards from the National Clean-up Bureau at Washington, which will be displayed in conspicuous public places throughout the county. Dade county theaters will show trailers on the clean-up campaign during the entire month of May. Chairman Epperson urges all Coral Gables citizens to cooperate in this campaign for improved sanitation through cleanliness. He also said that the Council will request that the County Commission keep the County sprayed with DDT during the summer months.

JOHN BITTER GETS AWARD

John Bitter, former University of Miami symphony orchestra conductor and presently awarded the Army's Bronze Star, in Berlin, Germany. Serving as a major with Military Intelligence in London from January 1944 to June 1945, Bitter was awarded the Bronze Star for "enthusiasm, willingness and perseverance . . . during critical moments." After conducting the Miami symphony orchestra for two years, Bitter enlisted in the Army. He was first sent to officer candidate school and then overseas. Bitter was the first American to conduct the Berlin Philharmonic orchestra, shortly after the war ended.

Harold Graves Buys Controlling Interest In Cosmetic Firm

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Graves have purchased the controlling interests of the Louise Laird, Inc., 230 Miracle Mile, in the Gables. Original stockholders in the firm, Mr. and Mrs. Graves purchased the interests of John and Louise Laird and are now the controlling stockholders. Graves is acting as manager and buyer for the Miracle Mile perfume, cosmetic, and costume jewelry salon, and has announced that Gordon C. Thompson will retain his interest in the firm. "Mr. and Mrs. Laird have taken a cosmetic distributorship on the west coast," Graves said.

Visits Brother

Miss Mary Jean Nero has returned to her home in Brecksville, Ohio, after a three-months' visit in Coral Gables the guest of her brother, Staff Sgt. William F. Nero, stationed at Pratt General with the medical corps. This was Miss Nero's first visit to Florida and the tropics, which she enjoyed immensely.

Obliging But No Second Time, Policeman Warns

A University of Miami student wanting to kill a few hours in the Coral Theater yesterday could find only a parking space near a one hour parking meter. Knowing the show would last two hours the student deposited one nickle in the parking meter, placed another one on the ledge over the dashboard and displayed the following note under the windshield wiper: "Officer; If meter is overdue please deposit 5c which you will find on inside ledge of car. Thanks-" When the student came out of the movies two hours later he found he had about two minutes left on the meter, and the following answer to his note: "Dear Friend, O.K. this time but we only allow one hour parking in any city block. Officer Charley Gouviez"

Mrs. Hewitt Brown, Hostess

Group 1 of the Woman's Association of the First Presbyterian Church will meet at 11:30 a.m. May 9th at the home of Mrs. Hewitt Brown, 1100 South Greenway Drive. Meeting will be followed by luncheon.

Church Group To Meet

Group 3 of the Woman's Association of the First Presbyterian Church will meet at 10 o'clock noon May 9th at the home of Mrs. M. J. Bacco, 6809 Mindello St.

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hedg-peth Tree Surgery

TREE AND SHRUB SERVICE ALSO COMPETENT ANALYSIS OF GENERAL LANDSCAPE NEEDS SO. MIAMI PHONE 48-4994

Miss Warner Takes Apt.

Miss Helen Grace Warner, formerly of 1044 Coral Way, has taken an apartment in the Venetia, 2800 Toledo Drive. Miss Warner is a past regent of the Coral Gables Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is now a member of the state board.

To Mother with love GIVE MOTHER A LASTING TOKEN OF YOUR LOVE

There's a distinct air of elegance about these enduring gifts. Fairy-like works of art, these bright, shining earrings, stunning pin and distinctive watch, echo your fondest sentiments of a precious Mother. Dewey's YOUR JEWELER CORAL GABLES 2200 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Corner Alhambra Circle

DON'T MISS OUR GRAND OPENING Tomorrow PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD AT BIRD ROAD CORAL GABLES

YOU are cordially invited to attend our gala opening of one of the most beautiful automobile showrooms in South Florida featuring the most beautiful motor cars in America! Beginning tomorrow, we will have on display here both the KAISER and the FRAZER. It will be a perfect opportunity to see these famous new cars in a fittingly glamorous setting. Our modern service department, staffed with trained specialists, is one of the finest in the city. Our entire building will be open for your inspection. Come in and enjoy a preview of the future in motor cars and in service facilities. FIRST SHOWING IN THE SOUTH OF THE SMART NEW KAISER-FRAZER MANHATTAN MODEL America's First 1947 Motor Cars The KAISER and Frazer WHIDDEN MOTOR SALES, INC. Ponce de Leon Blvd. at Bird Road Coral Gables Telephone 4-6008

Look... UP When You Visit the New Home of WHIDDEN MOTOR SALES, INC. Ponce de Leon Blvd. at Bird Road which is having its FORMAL OPENING SATURDAY, MAY 3 AT NOON

Note the Webb Concrete Precast Joists in the 5,000 sq. ft. Single-Span Ceiling! The roof of the Whidden Motor Sales, Inc., beautiful new showroom - 5,000 square feet, single span - is one of outstanding examples of modern construction engineering . . . with a safety factor unexcelled. This new structure, also built by R. F. Webb, General Contractor, has the lowest possible insurance rate. It meets the highest Underwriters' standards. Webb Concrete Precast Joists and Slabs for Floors and Roofs . . . and for Lawn Stepping Stones . . . are the products of one of Coral Gables' newest and fastest growing industries. You are invited to visit and inspect the Webb plant at any time. GENERAL CONTRACTOR R. F. WEBB Concrete Products CONCRETE JOISTS & SLABS PRE-CAST P. O. Box 873 Telephone 4-3379 4005 Aurora St. Coral Gables