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RIVIERA-TIMES

FRIDAY, MAY 16, 1947 PAGE THREE RIVIERA-TIMES

Gables Youth Wins District Oratory Title Denis O'Donovan To Compete For National Honors

Denis O'Donovan, Ponce de Leon High student, will go to Denver, Colo., on June 29th to compete against junior orators from all parts of the nation in an oratorical contest sponsored by Optimists International. O'Donovan earned the privilege of participating in the national competition last week when he won top honors in the Fourth District contest at St. Petersburg. His speech on the subject "Youth in this Atomic Age" was adjudged best in the preliminary contest at St. Pete, which saw delegates from major cities in Georgia and Florida take the platform. In winning the Fourth District Championship and the trip to the finals at Denver, O'Donovan also brough home to his sponsors, the Coral Gables Optimist Club, the district trophy for the second consecutive time. The award was won for the local group last year by young Vincent Miller. Denis is the son of the R. L. O'Donovans of 627 Avenue Alcazar.

School Presents Gypsy Opera

The last performance of the Junior High division of the Coral Gables Elementary school two-act operetta, The White Gypsy, will take place tonight in the school auditorium. The presentation-colorful, dramatic, humorous and melodious-is true to gypsy traditions. The scene, which takes place in a gypsy camp deep in a forest introduces "slippery fingered" Jola, portrayed by Valerie Peene; Jola's princely son, Kom, played by Tom Hampton; The White Gypsy, to be portrayed by Joan Phillips tonight, was played by Joan de Noon last night at the opening performance. Other leading parts are taken by Carole Mondress, Frank Newman, Peter Hunter, Patricia Rogers, Bob Evans, James Kilbride and Larry Wolfe. Approximately 65 to 75 pre cent of the teachers of the Dade County school system are graduates or former students of the University of Miami.

FROM A RIVIERA NOTEBOOK By Mary Helm Clarke

They're asking for adequate transportation to the industrial section, past Bird Road. Chances are they'll get it-and with fanfare. In May, 1925, the Mayors, the brass bands and all the important people of the area officiated at the inauguration of rapid transit through service from the Gables to the heart of Miami. Old timers follow the rapid transit route when they come from Miami by "Coral Way." Traces of the trolley track area, visible along Miami Avenue, S. W. 13th Street, 3rd Avenue, 22nd Street, still lead the way home. This celebration was dimmed, however, when E. Friedman, city engineer, inaugurated street car service around the Gables. All school children were given a holiday and free rides around the loop-Segovia to Bird to Ponce and back to Coral Way. Apparently street car motormen were as genial and neighborly as the bus drivers of today. Jo Montanus (Mrs. E. P.) Preston tells of the time when her father, former Mayor P. E. Montanus, had his first automobile collision. He ran head-on into a trolley car standing on its own track, minding its own business. The motorman stepped out, recognized his "assailant," took off his cap and scratched his head. "Well, Pop," he said, "I couldn't get this thing out of your way, could I?" It's much easier to dodge traffic, change routings and extend lines now that overhead wiring and street car tracks are no longer involved with each new move. I shouldn't be surprised if workers in the industrial section didn't get bus service real soon. Will they be given a day off and free lunches to celebrate in the traditional manner? Next thing we know our friend "Mutt" Martin, the bus driver, will ask for service extended to his place, "Plumelly," and that's "plum out of the Gables and ne'ly to Tampa," he says.

Venetian Pool Presents Aquatic Show

The Youths' Aquatic World will be presented at 8 p. m. tonight at the Venetian Pool, according to an announcement by Pool Manager John A. Rosasco. The program, under the auspices of the Metropolitan Miami Swimming Association and the American Red Cross, is being augmented by many local organizations. The purpose of the show is twofold. The main objective is to show the spectators one of the many fine accomplishments these groups have achieved in developing youthful swimmers. The second objective is to strengthen the interest in swimming in this area. The program will consist of 15 parts, climaxing in a finale involving most of the participants from the previous acts. Some of the features will include relay teams, skits worked out with the use of surfboards, demonstrations of the use of ring and torpedo buoys, and swimming formations. Throughout the show a non-swimmer will show up intermittently, occasionally throwing the performers off their regular courses or cause a few minutes of turmoil. Six pretty Youth Center girls will model bathing suits in addition to the appearance of a troupe of outstanding swimmers about to embark on a world tour. The group, under the direction of Miss Nellie May, famed swimming instructor, recently signed a movie contract. Other groups which will participate in the show are the Roy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Coral Gables Youth Center, Merrick Demonstration school, Ponce de Leon High school, Y.M.C.A. and the Y.W.C.A.

Officers Quell Domestic Riot

A call came in for Mr. Anthony at the Gables police station one night this week, but he wasn't in, so Sgt. Powers and Officer Davis took the job. It was a request for assistance at 4 a. m. from a girl who said her father and mother had been in a big argument and couldn't be quieted down. She asked that police be sent over to quell the martial riot. Powers and Davis sped to the scene, asked them to be quiet. The father finally agreed that he would leave for the night-almost over by that time-and peace reigned once again.

State Urges Smallpox Vaccination

Dr. Wilson T. Sowder, state health officer, this week urged all Floridians and visitors to the state, who have not been vaccinated against smallpox in the past five years to do so at once, children one year of age and older should be immunized against the disease immediately, he declared. His request came as a result of reported outbreaks of the disease in several northern states and more recently in South Carolina. Florida's State Board of Health in anticipation of the heavy demand for smallpox vaccine has been trying for some time to replenish its depleted stock. Several shipments of vaccine have already come in and more is expected, making it possible now to meet the demands. Dr. Sowder pointed out that although residents of Florida are not required by law to be vaccinated, the State Board of Health has always stressed and maintained a program of immunization against the disease, particularly for children. Vaccination is vitally important for there is no known drug that will cure smallpox once it develops but vaccination will prevent the disease.

Ponce Netters Off to Rollins

Four Ponce de Leon High School racquet wielders will journey to Rollins College this week to compete in the Florida State High School Tennis Championship matches. The quartet which will attempt to bring a state title or two back to Coral Gables is comprised of Gerald Monsalvtage, Tom Blakey, Billy Merriam and Dick Taylor. Approximately 150 University Law graduates are now practicing in the greater Miami area.

University Schedules Concert

The annual School of Music concert presented each year during the commencement week of the University of Miami will be held on Sunday, May 25, at 4:30 p. m. in the Miami Senior High school auditorium. Joseph Tarpley, secretary of the School of Music, announces that this year's program will feature three University music organizations which are either now or have been reorganized this season. Appearing in joint concert will be the University Junior Symphony Orchestra, Gerard Hlaft, conductor; the University Chorale, under the direction of William J. Lee, and the University Band, Albert Clark, conductor. The program planned by these three organizations is' Concerto Grosso in A Minor (Bach); Minuet from Sonata in A Minor (Grieg); Adagietto from L'Arlesienne Suite (Bizet); Waltz Serenade (Volkmann) Junior Symphony Orchestra; Let My People Go (Spiritual) University Chorale; A Testament of Freedom (Randall Thompson); Men's Chorus; The Voice of Freedom (Rubenstein-Gailliet) University Chorale and Band; Merry Wives of Windsor Overture (Nicolai); Voices of Spring (Strauss) University Band.

Confidence...

You have confidence in your doctor-that's why you call him when you're ill. Your doctor has confidence in the way Jephson fills prescriptions-that's why when you ask him. He will say "If you get it at Jephson's, it must be right." ASK YOUR DOCTOR-HE KNOWS PRESCRIPTIONS DELIVERED JEPHSON PHARMACY Experts In the Art of Compounding Prescriptions 2329 Ponce de Leon Boulevard PHONE 4-0848 PHONE 4-0849

Introducing... to Coral Gables... our Mr. Kay

We are happy to announce that we have acquired the services of Mr. Kay, internationally known as a... Permanent Waving Specialist He is noted for his soft, natural-looking, photogenic waves. Mr. Kay is a culturist, an expert in tinting and bleaches. Consultations are invited. There is no charge. Special Feature All Lanolin Oil Permanent Artistically cut with styling by our own ADOLPH ANDRE, hair designer and stylist... NOW ONLY $7.50 Reg. $12.50 EACH PERMANENT AND HAIR STYLE INDIVIDUALLY CUSTOM-MADE We Feature Only Nationally Advertised Products in our work Special Beautiful Revlon MANICURE: $100 Miss Vi our Coiffure Designer and Facial Specialist will be happy to advise you on all hair and skin conditions. For Appointment... Phone 48-8659 THE Plaza HAIRDRESSERS ADOLPH ANDRE Hair Stylist and Designer 2816 Ponce de Leon Blvd. In the New Plaza Building

GRAND OPENING Monday, May 19th THE Plaza DELICATESSEN

2840 Ponce de Leon Blvd... In the New Plaza Building Here, at last, is the kind of retail delicatessen Coral Gables has needed for years! A modern, stream-lined, up-to-the-minute establishment that will be the very last word in food and service. There will be no food whatsoever served on the premises. This sparkling new addition to the City's complement of stores will devote itself EXCLUSIVELY to the preparation of fine foods and delicacies for you to take home. The kitchen, as well as the main store, is a picture of cleanliness and will remain so. Outfitted with the latest types of equipment, our kitchen will be open for your inspection at any hour - your complete assurance at all times that the food you obtain here has been prepared under the most sanitary conditions. Available at all times will be a wide variety of salads and other prepared foods so complete that, upon an instant's notice, you can obtain and serve a full meal. Augmenting the prepared foods will be a complete line of staple goods, both in glass and tins, plus jars and packages of famous delicacies, appetizers, hors d'oeuvres, relishes, condiments, breads, biscuits and the many little items that make for good eating. Only the best brands of both domestic and imported foods will be carried. In short, it is going to be our policy to bring you the things you want, in the way you want them - and at sensible prices. You can be certain that our prepared foods will not just be "hustled out," but cooked with that dash of spice and that touch of real culinary art that marks the de luxe from the ordinary. Come in and browse around! We'll be glad to see you! Delicious cold or hot roast turkeys and chickens, AA-1 roasts of Western beef, roast sugar-cured hams, by the pound or whole, made up to your order. For cold cuts, the finest line of smoked meats in the South - salami, liverwurst, tongue, spiced ham, corned beef, pastrami, bologna, etc. The famous Stahl-Meyer line of tinned meats and meat combinations. The most complete line of smoked fish in town - Lake Michigan sturgeon, butterfish, white fish, herring, salmon and even marlin, swordfish and kingfish in season... Picnic, fishing and travel lunches prepared to your order... Nationally known frozen foods... Budweiser, Schlitz, Pabst, Rupperts and Ballantines beer to take out... Soft drinks... French fried potatoes at all times, cooked to order. Open 7 Days a Week ... 9:30 a. m. to 11 p. m. P. S. The phone strike has delayed installation of our service. But immediately it is available we will inaugurate a really fast home delivery service. Just call and presto (we're not fooling!) it will be there! Catering... A complete catering service will be one of our leading features, whether for a luncheon, dinner, cocktail party, wedding or banquet. Just come in and discuss your needs and your complete requirements will be tastefully and attractively prepared and delivered on time - and at reasonable prices! We'll take care of every detail - from stem to stern! FREE Gifts SPECIAL FOR Opening Week Monday Thru Saturday we will give 2 BIG DAILY PRIZES Just ask for and fill out a ticket when you visit us. Winners will be posted on our windows daily starting Tuesday. MONDAY: A 15-lb. Wilson Northern Tom Turkey. A de luxe basket of domestic and imported delicacies. TUESDAY: A 12-lb. Wilson sugar-cured Ham. A de luxe basket of domestic and imported delicacies. WEDNESDAY: A 15-lb. Wilson Northern Tom Turkey. A 12-lb. Wilson Sugar-Cured Ham. Turkey. THURSDAY: A 15-lb. Wilson Northern Tom Turkey. A de luxe basket of domestic and imported delicacies. FRIDAY: A 12-lb. Wilson sugar-cured Ham. A 15-lb. Northern Tom Turkey. SATURDAY: A 12-lb. Wilson sugar - cured Ham. A de luxe basket of domestic and imported delicacies. (You may have the turkey or ham uncooked, or we will prepare it to your order at any time next week or thereafter).