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VOL. 21—NO. 20 TWO SECTIONS CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, THURSDAY, MAY 29, 1947 12 PAGES TEN CENTS

A Victory and a Challenge (AN EDITORIAL)

While the citizens of Coral Gables have gained a victory in their battle to retain the southern portion of Biscayne Key within the city limits, the matter cannot be regarded as settled. While it is true that the amended bill, which excludes from the Gables only that part of the key which lies within Crandon Park, plus a 100-foot buffer strip, will be passed by the Senate, the danger of losing the key through exclusion suits must still be faced. The civic spirit which was marshalled to combat the proposed bill to steal the key from Coral Gables must be kept alive. The property owners on Biscayne Key must be convinced that it will be to their advantage to remain within the confines of Coral Gables. Coral Gables already offers them rigid zoning to protect their interests, that has stood the test of time. This community is known throughout the nation for its high zoning standards. But in addition to the zoning standards and the name Coral Gables, the city must be prepared to offer them services when they require them. Such services would include fire and police protection, garbage collection, street paving, lighting and water. This problem should be given immediate study, so that when the question is asked, the answer will be ready. Biscayne Key is a valuable asset to Coral Gables. We must expend every effort to keep it!

QUICK ACTION PREDICTED ON BISCAYNE KEY Gables Retains South Portion; Coleman Concurs

Speedy passage of the amended Biscayne Key bill through the state senate was forseen today following word from Tallahassee that Senator D. C. Coleman would concur in the changes which save the southern portion of the island for Coral Gables. The amended bill passed the house on Tuesday following its introduction by the Dade delegation. Introduction of the amendment climaxed a campaign carried out by the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, The Riviera-Times, city officials and other civic leaders which resulted in hundreds of messages being sent to Tallahassee protesting the bill which would take a large portion of the key out of the Gables city limits. Meeting Held The campaign reached its height on Sunday afternoon when over 100 local citizens gathered at the residence of O. B. Sutton to meet with Rep. Richard Oelkers, Jr., and explain to him the objections to the "key steal." Sutton offered his home at the request of the Chamber of Commerce. The meeting was conducted by Mayor W. Keith Phillips. Immediately following the (Please Turn to Page Six)

Chamber Announces Luncheon Meeting Cancelled Today

No luncheon meeting of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce will be held at noon today, it was announced this morning by Mary T. Moore, executive secretary. The meeting was cancelled because of alteration work now being carried out in the club room of the Ely Cafeteria, where the weekly meetings are held. "In all probability we will be able to resume the meetings next week," Mrs. Moore stated, "and the membership will be advised by post card as soon as we know."

$2,000,000 in Permits Await Builders in Gables; May Construction Heavy

YOUTH CENTER WILL BALLOT MONDAY NITE Ten Directors To Be Named By Contributors

The annual election of the board of directors of the Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center will be held at 8 p.m. Monday in the Youth Center building. Anyone who has contributed to the Youth Center is eligible to vote and attend the meeting. The ballot for the election, from which 10 directors will be named to fill expiring terms, includes De-man Fink, LaFoye Garrett, Mrs. M. Lewis Hall, Albert E. Harum, Andrew T. Healy, Mrs. James A. Henderson, David Hendricks, Frank N. Holley, Jr. Thomas C. Mayes, Mrs. Malcolm McDonald, William H. Merriam, Harry W. Morgenthaler, Mrs. Richard Oelkers, Jr., A. A. Peterson, Jr., Mrs. Lyle Roberts, E. D. Rogers, Byron Sperow, Harry F. Taylor, L. E. Westerdahl and Peter White. Voters may write in additional names if they so desire. In addition to the election, future plans for the Center will be discussed.

THIS IS THE ARCHITECT'S CONCEPTION of how the Coral Gables First Methodist Church will appear when construction plans, announced today, are completed. The memorial chapel on the left was recently completed and will be joined to the main church by a loggia and entranceway with spire.

20-UNIT APARTMENT AUTHORIZED Will Be Built On Ave. Aragon By Lincoln Co.

Over two million dollar's worth of approved construction is waiting in city hall for builders to pick up permits, Building Inspector Gilbert B. Campbell estimated today. The plans, mostly for residential and apartment construction, have all been approved by the board of supervising architects. Some of the plans have been approved for as long as two months. Await Materials Campbell expressed the opinion that many of the builders are awaiting for materials and lower construction costs before going ahead with construction. In the meantime May construction in Coral Gables totaled over $600,000 at a million dollars this week with only two days remaining in the month. Apartment Okayed Pacing permits issued during the past week was a $90,000 20-unit apartment building which will be built by Aragon Properties at 105 Avenue Aragon. Designed by Edward T. Rempe the structure will be built by the Lincoln Construction Co. Other permits listed by Campbell include: H. L. Mayo, $10,000 residence at 330 Avenue Viscaya; Geo. Bruce, architect. Clark to Build Fred R. Clark, $15,200 residence at 6233 Avenue Leonardo; W. C. DeGarmo, architect. H. R. Brown, $11,000 residence at 637 Avenue Malaga; William E. Tschumy, architect; R. K. Cooper, builder. R. K. Cooper, Inc., $13,000 residence at 830 Avenue Catalonia; William E. Tschumy, architect. Store Planned William C. McIlwain, $13,500 store building at 2305 Ponce de Leon Boulevard; C. Leroy Kinports, architect; Porter and Wagor, builders. Frabeco, Inc., $18,000 office and warehouse at 4206 Ponce de Leon Boulevard; R. F. Webb, builder. H. M. Seifert drew a permit for (Please Turn to Page Six)