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Coral Gables Riviera-Times
Friday, May 16, 1947, page 4 (of 16)
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Coral Gables Riviera Times
PAGE FOUR RIVIERA-TIMES FRIDAY, MAY 16, 1947 Published every Friday morning by the Riviera Publishing Company, 205 Avenue Aragon, Coral Gables 34, Fla. Established January 1926; combined with the Coco-Nut & Coconut Grove Times, 1929. MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION and Florida Press Association. Albert E. Harum, Editor and Publisher; Dorothy F. Reynolds, Business Manager; James B. Moore, Managing Editor; Helen Reynolds, Society Editor; Gertrude Hardeman Circulation Manager. NATIONAL EDITORIAL 1947 ASSOCIATION Active Member. 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, 1879. Mail Address Box 704 Phone 4-1431, 4-1432. The Coral Gables Riviera is liable for errors in advertising only to the extent of the space in which the advertisement appears.
Living Control
To call on the machinery of the United Nations to end dissension between nations is like calling on a cooking thermometer to heat the oven. A thermometer does not produce but responds to the temperature of the stove. And machinery does not produce but responds to the temper of people. Bad tempered people will run the UN or any other machinery into a wreck. And, unless there be change in the temper of the people, the only way to stop a dissenting nation is through war. Those who do not want the United States to provoke war by its stand in Greece and Turkey, therefore, must think of something better than recourse to UN machinery. They must think how to kindle new spirit in the men who run this machinery and in the nations they represent. "In this connection" says Rear-Admiral Richard E. Byrd, "I would like to draw attention to a world force which from my personal observation, I believe, is building an organic life in and between the United Nations. I refer to the work of the men and women in Moral Re-Armament." We should not, however, wait for Moral Re-Armament to do the job we ourselves should be doing. There can be no organic life in and between the United Nations till we ourselves build organic life in and between members of our own families, communities and industries. Dissension will end between nations, and the UN machinery will work when dissension ends in us and we learn how to run, without friction, our own machines. It is difficult to control world affairs through control of our own living. But not so difficult as the alternative of war.
Honor Role
Mrs. A. W. Lummis, member of the Coral Gables Woman's Club who won the state literature prize at the annual convention of the State Federation of Women's clubs held recently in West Palm Beach, deserves not only the plaudits of her fellow club members, but those of her fellow townspeople. Mrs. Lummis won the award for her one act play, "Social Scene" which she authored, produced and directed. As chairman of the drama department of the Woman's Club, Mrs. Lummis worked conscientiously with her group, who, in turn, worked as conscientiously at all times to produce something worth while at their meetings. By her award, Mrs. Lummis has demonstrated that a member of a specific group within a large club of women, can win and bring honors to her club, to her city.
ROUND THE STATE
One hundred and nine head of purebred Brahma cattle have been added to two Okeechobee county herds during the past few weeks, it was announced by County Agent Clifford R. Boyles. * * * Commenting on the fact that he had received over 8,000 telegrams and postcards bill, Senator Matthews of Jacksonville termed it the "worst propaganda campaign" he had ever seen. Senator Walter Rose opined that the state had paid for most of the telegrams and said something ought to be done about it.
OUR TOWN Politicking
By Al Harum If you're thinking of running for office-any kind of office-we have an unbeatable campaigning device which employs psychological tricks, clever human philosophy and is guaranteed to have your opponent chewing his finger nails after the first week. During the second and third weeks your political foe will undoubtedly resort to more destructive methods-such as banging his head against the wall, driving spikes into his feet, or taking small doses of arsenic or even hydrocholoric acid - to express his complete and utter exasperation. Sounds interesting, doesn't it? The basic principle lies in praising your opponent instead of lambasting him, and it was employed with great success against a Coral Gables lawyer who sought a minor judgeship in Texas a number of years ago. Our Gableite friend had a highly successful law business, was well off financially, and sought the bench post merely as a matter of prestige. His opponent was a barrister whose efforts had not yet begun to bring him the finer things of life. The campaign started out with our friend citing his exemplary qualifications for the post he sought, with perhaps a moderately worded innuendo to the effect that perhaps his opponent, being a little further down the ladder, was not quite so able nor quite so qualified. His opponent arose and approached the podium and spoke of his youth, of his current lack of worldly goods, then launched into a highly laudatory discussion of the fine qualities of our lawyer friend. "He is an excellent lawyer," he orated. "He is so competent, and of such extremely high value to his clients that it would be a shame to deprive them of his expert services even to a small degree. Naturally if you elect him to the office we both seek this unfortunate predicament would prevail. "My opponent is too good a lawyer for the judgeship we seek to fill," he continued. "A man of only moderate ability such as I could and should sit on this bench." Not content with thus gilding our friend -who was by this time nettled by the problem of how to answer such campaigning strategy-the neophyte lawyer focused upon the salary the post paid. "The amount of money attached to this post is a mere drop in the bucket to my opponent," he stated. "His eminence in the profession has brought him great monetary reward and the few paltry dollars listed in the budget for this judgeship he would neither notice nor need. "As for me," he continued, "the salary is important. The money would supplement my small net income and enable me better to care for my wife and four children." Our Gables friend lost the election. What could one say to such campaigning?
THE ROYAL POINCIANA
BY RUTH ENCK ENGLE Poet Laureate, Coral Gables Woman's Club The Poinciana tree Is Queen of the pageant, Poinciana Fair. Her head is poised, erect With jewels in her hair. She holds aloft her wealth Ruby garlands for display Or is it glamour's crown She tries to give away? This Queen has plucked her flame From sunset's vivid hue The velvet from the rose And Faith from souls of you.
SUMMER IN CORAL GABLES
Hats off to the Summer Theatre for its brilliant presentation of "JASON" and to the Country Club for its further Summer plans. Just another manifestation of the fact that Coral Gables is The Best Place to Live Under the Sun. For your Real Estate problems call on LESLIE H. COOMBES REALTOR 2312 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Phone 4-2586
It Says Here
Managing editor Jim Moore had to take a rain check this week on the Navy's invitation to a cocktail party and tour of a destroyer escort vessel here. When the bid arrived Monday Jim was already back in uniform and aboard a destroyer off Norfolk, Va., on a two week "Operation Naval Reserve" of his own... Wynelle Cassell hates to spoil a good story but says she didn't get greet her husband "How now, brown cow"... Whitney Brandt flew in to get thawed out after 20 days of rain in the City of Brotherly Love. Business took him back to Philly after a week-end in the sun. Those who overheard Helen Holley and Dr. Jim Lyons conniving at brain concussion at the Kiwanis Ball can stop worrying. The victim is to be a character in Helen's new mystery novel... enjoying the balmy breezes and lush surroundings of the Indian Creek Club Saturday night were the Foster Alters, the R. A. Rascos, the Van Huffs and Lyle Roberts, along with 250 University of Miami SAEs and their dates. Patsy Manley suggests the ideal hot weather luncheon bonnet - an ice bag smothered in gardenias... note to realtors: Ruth Henderson's ambition is a ranch and chicken farm. She discovered during wartime exile from the Gables that she has quite a knack for raising eggs and roasters but found it impossible to eat any of the chicks she'd become personally acquainted with... Up Fort Lauderdale way the kids are going for "flustered custard", a goo-ey frozen confection that oozes from an iron lung-like device into cones. Bobby Macy, 8, is a man to be reckoned with on the tennis courts. Tennis Pro Jahn, father of 13-year-old Laura Lou Jahn, girl's court star, was asked during a radio interview recently if his still younger son wasn't the up-and-comingest lad in South Florida tennis. "Oh, no," Jahn told the listening world. "There's Ike Macy's boy out there in Coral Gables..." The Davies moved into their new home just a few weeks ago but Mary reports Bill is already busy with paint brush and bucket on a new color scheme... Del Ray parking meters are much nicer than ours. The automatic timers give an appreciative gurgle as they digest the coins... If you run into trouble trying to raid the piggy bank George Caster is the man to help out. Over at his Coral Gables Federal Savings and Loan they've found beer-can openers most effective for prying the lids off coin banks brought in by prospective depositors! Ted Bishop was mindful of the health of Gables business men when he promised "programs with nothing controversial or weighty enough to cause acute gastric disturbances" for the next three Breakfast Club meetings... Helen Wooten has been named an advisor for feminine frosh entering Stetson U. this fall... Dubs, take heart: Thrice State Woman's Golf Champ Billie Harting vowed a couple of months back she was going to hang up her spiked shoes for good as far as tournaments were concerned. "And what happened?" asks Billie. "Every club in my bag started working like magic!" If we had our way we'd write "The Riviera Loves Mrs. Mary Mulray" 500 times-and not let anyone else in the column at all, at all. The good lady, who live at 1424 Cadiz, received her program for the Country Club's production of "Jason" in the mail Tuesday and phoned immediately to tell us "It's the most beautiful job I ever saw. It just hit me between the eyes!"... Passing fancy: U. of Miami co-ed Alene Goodman was looking mighty downcast one day this week. "I've been arguing with the man I was going with until an hour and a half ago," she explained. The Rev. Harvey John Fritsch instructed parishioners planning to attend a church picnic: "Everyone should bring his own table service; the church will supply hot dogs and rolls; and Matheson Hammock will supply the ants... Say happy birthday to John Gautier and Jim Carney this week... Jim Hoffman solemnly instructed newcomer Charles Roberts in the duties and obligations of a Kiwanis Club member. Roberts listened attentively then observed "I was par-ticularly interested in your induction talk. As a Kiwanian since 1919, a past president of my home group, and as past governor for Kiwanis in Tennessee, I've had to do it myself many times!"
Weed Designs College Project
Robert Law Weed, of 1200 Avenue Campo Santo, has been named architect in charge of a $1,000,000 building expansion project at Florida Southern College, Lakeland. The project will provide housing for more than 600 veteran students and 46 veteran families and will include 17 apartment buildings grouped around a cafeteria and recreational building. Construction is scheduled to begin June 1.
Gableites Move
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Boehning have moved from 1401 LeJeune Road to their new home at 4613 Riviera Drive.
Richey Leave
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Richey of 910 Avenue Catalonia left this week for their northern home in Shaker Heights, Cleveland, Ohio.
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Decorator Moves Shop
Marion J. Costner, creator of "Interiors by Marion," has moved her studio from the former location at 317 Avenue Alcazar to 324 Avenue Aragon. Mrs. Costner's new shop is in the entire west end of the building occupied by the Coral Gables radio station WBAY.
SHE'D KEEP BETTER TRACK OF "HOUSE MONEY" IF SHE PAID BILLS THE WAY YOU DO
Open a joint checking account and watch her weigh each expenditure with an eye on your mutual balance! No more doubt about where the money goes! No more loose cash to be lost, stolen or spent on impulse! No more missing receipts or double payments! Member Florida National Group Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Member Federal Reserve System Florida National Bank at Coral Gables 1806 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD
Meters Net $700 Weekly
The 646 parking meters which were installed around Coral Gables last September, have been netting an average of $700 each week, according to Ed Poorman, city clerk. This amount is in near record with the national average. Out of the money which is being collected, the city is paying for the installation and original cost of the meters, which comes to $32,000. Poorman stated that the entire cost should be paid off within three years. A chart showing the weekly intake of the meters follows an ordinary business chart for the Gables. There are two peaks, one at Christmas and the other at the height of the tourist season. The amount of money coming in now is slowly going down, and will probably continue to do so as the summer draws nearer, Poorman predicted. Reactions to the meters have been varied, with some of the merchants welcoming them while others were not so enthusiastic. According to Poorman, it seems to be a question of getting used to them. Some of the merchants whose stores do not have meters around the nearby parking places, have asked that they be extended to include these areas, he reported.
Colorful Trees Bloom at Fairchild
Species of flowering trees, shrubs, and vines from the far flung parts of the tropics are in bloom this week at the Fairchild Tropical Garden, located on the old Cutler Road, just south of and adjacent to Matheson Hammock Park. Among the many trees in bloom at the Garden is the tropical African tree. The Ark of Covenant and the furniture of the Ark is reported to have been built from this tree. Several specimens of Acacia Seyal, which produces flowers of rich golden yellow balls of feathery aggregates blooms, are also to be found at the Garden.
DO YOU PLAN TO BUILD
Now? Our mortgage officers will be glad to discuss your building and financing problems, and give you the benefit of our experienced Home Loan Service. Later? Start a savings account to accumulate your building fund - and let this fund earn for you until you are ready to build. CORAL GABLES FEDERAL Savings & Loan Association GEORGE B. CASTER, President 2501 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Telephone 4-7627 Member Federal Home Loan Bank Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
HOME AND GROVE
Furnished Coral rock home on ten acres with bearing fruit trees, grazing land, garden, and chicken yard in area of Country Estates on Sunset Drive. This home is in a beautiful setting of mango and avocado trees with a giant Royal Poinciana in the front lawn. The grove includes bearing orange, grapefruit, tangerine, lime, avocado and mango trees. The house has three bedrooms, two tile baths, large dressing room, sleeping room, and large closets up. Spacious living room with fireplace, tile powder room, dining room, library, large screened porch on south and east; electric kitchen, service porch, and porte-cochere down. Detached garage and tenant quarters for reliable colored caretaker who will remain if desired. Bus and telephone service. Within one and a half miles of South Miami shopping center; ten minutes to Matheson Beach and Tahiti Beach. This property shown by appointment only. Total purchase price $32,500. Property can be divided. E. L. COTTON REALTOR Phone 48-6531 101 N. State Highway South Miami
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