Coral Gables Riviera-Times

Friday, May 23, 1947, page 2 (of 12)

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City Mechanizes Tax Office

City Tax Assessor Ted Blount, whose office frequently is obliged to add columns of astronomical figures, will do all his calculating by machine next week. The city commission authorized the expenditure of $630 for a calculator to replace Blount's nub-worn adding pencil.

Combs FUNERAL HOMES

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

ROBERT B. BINNER PHOTOGRAPHER

WEDDINGS COMMERCIAL — PUBLICITY 3216 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Phone 4-6128

Hedge-path Tree Surgery

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

Gal Reporter Draws TKO Watching Fight Card Here BUT DON'T WORRY, DEAR READER; NEXT TIME SHE'LL COVER CITY HALL

BY JULIA HARUM (It was Tuesday night. Jim Moore was off cruising somewhere by invitation of he Navy and that left the boss and me to cover the City Commission meeting and the Jaycee boxing matches. "You take the boxing and I'll cover the Commission," I told the Boss). Well, about those boxing fights. In the first two innings, Billy Parker, 91 (he looks younger than that), of the Coral Gables Youth Center met Harold Dormany, 100, of the Hialeah Boys Club; and Ward O'Connell, 114, of the Gables Center, fought Kenny Yates, 108 1/2, also of Hialeah. All I've got to say is that Mrs. Parker and Ward's mother shouldn't let their sons play with such rough kids. I was investigating the rumor that Billy would have won his match if he hadn't given nine pounds away, when it was discovered there had been a burglary. The kids at ringside couldn't wait until the Gables boxers got their kimonas on before they began shouting "You wuz robbed!" What is the world coming to. Stealing from children! Jim Van, 136, from the Downtown Boys Club, won the next fistieuffs. I think the judges decided his opponent, Jim Merando, 132, wasn't paying attention to business. He fell out of the ring three times through sheer nervousness. Harry Morgenthawler was challenging a gray haired gentleman on his right to a 30-second onerounder, with a $100 donation to the Youth Center as stake, so I missed the fight between Skippy Yohan, 135, of the Downtown Boys Club and Billy Morgan, 129, of Hialeah. But I certainly didn't miss the generosity the crowd displayed right after Yohan was declared winner. In a spontaneous and vocal demonstration, the fans offered right there and then to buy the judges' spectacles. They tell me Louis Leonard, 134 1/2, from the Hialeah Boys Club, defeated Jim Mathews, 135, of the Downtown Club in the next frame but I was changing seats to get away from the man who kept yelling "Hey, Jimmy, one-two! Onetwo!" He needn't have been so rude. All I did was tap him on the shoulder to tell him the next line was "Button-my-shoe." Billy Norwood, 156, of the Downtown Boys Club, wore himself out fighting Tom Burleson, 155, of the Miami Boys Club. The referee had to hold his hand up so he could wave to someone after the bout. I guess his girl friend was in the audience. In the final match Al Maxwell, 177 1/2, of Coral Gables, won a teekayoh from Bob Darvill, 206, of Hialeah. Whatever that is, it isn't in the dictionary. Well, what do I care. The boss promised if I learned to add by a week from Tuesday he will cover the next Jaycee fights and I will report the Commission meeting. But just between you, me and the lampshade, he's worried about my health. "You should live so long!" I heard him mutter.

Permit Violators To Pay Double

An ordinance providing for the doubling of fees for building permits for those who launch building projects without securing city approval was adopted on first reading by the City Commission this week. The ordinance also incorporates the fees now being charged for the permits as part of the legal fee schedule. "We have found that many homeowners start repair work or alterations without first securing permits," City Manager W. T. McIlwain told the commissioners.

It's a Boy!

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Nichols of 1148 Alhambra Circle are rejoicing over the birth of their son and namesake, May 13, at Jackson Memorial Hospital. John C. Nichols, Jr., has two sisters, Diane 5, and Joyce 3.

Announce Marriage

Mrs. Frances Roth ad Edward E. Turcott announce heir marriage March 25th at St. Lauderdale, Fa. After a trip to Crystal Lake, Ill., to visit rlatives the couple plans to reside in Boston, Mass. Mrs., Turcott prpervly lived at 900 Alhambra fircle.

Plane Noise Seen Curbed

(Continued from Page One) house; commanding officer at the Naval Base and Col. J. H. Houghton of the Army Depot, McIlwain expressed confidence that such an order would "effectively eliminate the complaints of our citizens about service planes." The City Manager revealed that the police department has received several complaints about Army and Navy craft over the city. "Most numerous were complaints that the pilots placed propellors at such a 'pitch' that the noise constituted a nuisance," McIlwain wrote. "We realize that the training of reserve pilots is an absolutely necessary program and that climatic conditions in this area are of the best for this training. "However, we do not believe it necessary to conduct this practice over heavily populated areas such as Coral Gables," he added. Pointing out that the air operations were objectional to patients at Pratt General Hospital and the Coral Gables Hospital as well as students at local schools and the 7,000 enrollees at the University of Miami, the City Manager said: "We respectfully suggest and request that you seriously consider issuing a permanent order placing the aerial limits of the City of Coral Gables off-limits for all training flights except in an emergency or when absolutely necessary because of wind or weather conditions in the process of taking off or landing."

'Batter Up!' Pits Firemen Against NAS

(Continued from Page One) over Taylors. My Brothers Place whipped Granada, 6-2, while Delta rapped Rogers, 9-1. Men's Softball League standing os of Wednesday, May 21: W L Carls | 7 | 0 Taylors | 5 | 1 S.M.F.D. | 4 | 1 Delta | 3 | 1 Granada | 3 | 2 Rogers | 1 | 4 Naval Air Station | 0 | 4 My Brothers Place | 0 | 4 National Air Lines | 0 | 5 With Daniels pacing the high school division with a 5-1 record, action is set tonight between the league's top club and WBAY. Monday will feature a set-to between Renuart and Olins; Taylors and Turner Evans make it a scrap on Tuesday. Daniels resumes the field with Wickard Wednesday evening. Scores during the past week found Renuart smashing Turner-Evans, 13-4; Daniels whipping Olins, 12-3 and trouncing Taylors, 8-4. Renuart drubbed Wickard, 12-3. In the midget league (elementary school), a twinbill is set for Saturday morning. WBAY and Lowry Electric open the day with Pilkington taking the diamond with the Electric Co. in the night-cap. Leading the loop with a 6-0 record is the Optimist Club. The midgets had the guns booming last week when WBAY tripped Lowry, 9-6; Verna and Barney lambasted Pilkington, 19-13; Pilkington retaliated 16-3 over WBAY, and Huskamp tore the lid off the Youth - 10-6.

Recuperates at Home

Mrs. E. Homer Stone is recuperating at her home 1322 Milan Avenue this week. She had been confined to the hospital for five weeks.

Honoring Seniors

A reception and dance honoring the graduating class of the University of Miami will take place at 9 o'clock Thursday evening at San Sebastian Hall.

LANDSCAPING by MANGUS LANDSCAPE NURSERY

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

BUY WITH CONFIDENCE • SPECIAL • 6-TUBE TABLE MODEL RADIOS WITH SHORT WAVE

SUITABLE FOR EXPORT $34.95 VISIT OUR "BROUSE AROUND" RECORD DEPT. Southwest Miami's largest selection of Popular, Classical and Children's Records. UNLIMITED PARKING GAS-OIL PRODUCTS, INC. of Florida 2603-05 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Coral Gables QUALITY PRODUCTS ONLY

SPECIAL COLD WAVE $7.50

HAIRCUT $1.00 This is Your Opportunity! Women of Greater Miami A cool comfortable Wave in one of Miami's most modernly appointed salon. PLAIN SHAMPOO AND SET $1.00 Open Tuesday and Friday. Evening by Appointment REID'S BEAUTY SHOP Under the supervision of JIMMIE REID 3615 S. W. 8th St. PHONE 48-5233

THE SEVILLA HOTEL

"NEAR EVERYTHING IN THE GABLES" ALL ROOMS WITH BATH FRANK S. ABBOTT Resident Manager CORNER PONCE DE LEON AND ALCAZAR Phone 4-2591

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

Lanes of Coral Gables at last... a fine selection of SLACKS!

For the first time in many months Lanes can accommodate its customers with a fine selection of slacks. Six hundred pairs of smartly tailored Rayons, Gabardines, Sharkskin, Bedfords, Doeskins, in shades you like. Prices you can afford. Sizes 28 to 42. Ladies... Father's Day is less than a month off. Lay away a selection now for the head man. LANES OF CORAL GABLES • 2322 PONCE DE LEON BLVD.

NEXT FRIDAY LAST DAY! PRE-INVENTORY SALE Until June 1st 1/3 OFF on Entire Stock of Merchandise TURNER-EVANS SPORT STORE

1913 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Coral Gables

SALE! INLAID LINOLEUM

18 PATTERNS $2.50 Square Yard In Standard and Heavy Weight INSTALLATIONS FACTORY OUTLET FLOOR COVERING 1527 S .W. 8th Street

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

NEVER BEFORE A WINDOW LIKE THIS NEW Andersen Horizontal Gliding Window

It glides sideways, not up and down. Has the beauty of a casement, but costs about the same as a good double hung window. No weights, no hinges, no springs. Sash lifts right out for cleaning. Double glass (storm sash) is attached to regular sash and remains in place all year. Weathertight, leakproof, weatherstripped, factory fitted. Be sure to see the new Andersen Horizontal Gliding Window today. • Coral Gables • Little River • Coconut Grove • Miami Shores "Everything to Build Anything" re-nu-art LUMBER YARDS, Inc.

Patio WITH OPEN FIREPLACE AND BAR-B-Q COMBINATION

Let Us Construct Your Dream Patio Materials Available Now! √ BARBECUE PIT WITH GRILL AND SPIT √ OPEN FIREPLACE AND CABINET OF BRICK √ COLORFUL FLAGSTONE FLOORING √ WALLED FOR PRIVACY Individually Designed and Constructed To Fit Your Grounds A patio enables you to enjoy all the luxury and pleasure of outdoor living-sun bathing-dancing-dining. The barbecue makes entertainment of your family and friends a picnic and adventure. The glowing fireplace provides a glamorous, romantic setting that makes life worth living-Adds years to your life and life to your years. No Down Payment-Easy Terms-3 Years to Pay PHONE 9-1297 FOR INFORMATION Sundays or Daily COMPLETE PATIOS AND BARBECUES... From $500 JACK SCANLAN Address Inquiries to 1647 N. W. 7th Ct. Serving Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Surrounding Towns (40 Years' Experience) Houses, Apartments, Commercial Masonry Contractor

UPHOLSTERY & FABRIC SHOP Don't Be Deceived

by cheap, "lead-you-on" prices. The chair with the sagging springs, the sofa that's seen better days—we can bring them up-to-date! It's the work you DON'T SEE in upholstery THAT COUNTS most! We guarantee all our workmanship. For Slip Covers and Upholstery ... drop in and see our beautiful line of fabrics. Special! CHAIR UPHOLSTERED $34.45 With Any Material Up to $3.00 a Yard ... Any Sofa, $65.90 10% REDUCTION ON UPHOLSTERY, DRAPERY AND SLIP COVER FABRICS • SLIP COVERS • UPHOLSTERY NATHAN HOLOBER 1807 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD

NO—WE WON'T DO A PAINT JOB FOR $25!

WE CAN'T PAINT YOUR CAR FOR THAT KIND OF MONEY—or maybe we should say—WE WON'T PAINT YOUR CAR FOR THAT KIND OF MONEY . . . because here at PARKS MOTORS we turn out nothing but QUALITY work—and you can't buy quality at bargain prices! QUALITY AUTOMOBILE PAINTING is similar to quality mechanical work. It takes a world of sanding and preparation to do a QUALITY paint job . . . and it's impossible to do that type of work in ONE DAY! It takes TWO EXPERIENCED MEN a FULL DAY to PREPARE a car for a quality paint job—and AFTER the car is painted, it takes TWO MEN ANOTHER DAY to finish the job! But when those men ARE finished, Mister-you've got a paint job that is "factory new"—and will weather this climate with a minimum of deterioration. Remember This Name PARKS MOTOR SERVICE For Quality Service 1607 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Coral Gables Tel. 4-3211 -- 48-4612