Coral Gables Riviera-Times

Thursday, May 29, 1947, page 6 (of 12)

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Poinciana Idea Was Started Here

(Continued from Page One) J. Payne, then chairman of the civic affairs committee of the Miami Chamber of Commerce. He invited Mrs. Lassiter and Mr. Street to appear before the committee on July 6, 1937, and the three were appointed by the Miami Chamber of Commerce to foster tree planting, motoreades to see the trees, and eventually an annual festival. Date Set It was July 20, 1937, that Mayor E. G. Sewell of Miami proclaimed as the first Royal Poinciana tree planting day and many trees were planted. Motorcades were formed to visit the famous Killian tree at Kendall, Fla. Mr. Street was chairman of the Poinciana celebrations 1937, '38 and '39. During these early years Mrs. Lassiter earned for herself the title, Poinciana Lady, so dubbed by Dr. John David Fairchild and Mrs. Porter Baldwin, president of the Florida Garden Club. It was in 1940 that John Hall, then president of the Miami Chamber of Commerce, named Mrs. Murray Forbes Wittichen as festival chairman. It was then under her leadership that the first weeklong celebration was held, the first Poinciana Queen chosen and a coronation program given in Bayfront Park amphitheatre. Mrs. Wittichen was general festival chairman for three years, planning colorful programs and using casts of 800 to 1,000. Idea Fostered During the war years of 1943, '44 and '45, the City of Miami recreation department was asked to keep alive the festival movement and coronation programs were held in the park under the direction of Tom O. Smith, Mrs. T. V. Moore and Joe Mason. In 1946 Major Payne appointed Mrs. John W. Hunt as general chairman for the first post-war festival and suggested that a group of civic leaders of Greater Miami incorporate the festival which was done on April 16, 1946, shortly after Major Payne's death. At this time Clyde A. Epperson was appointed by the Miami Chamber of Commerce to assist with the festival and he became treasurer at the first annual meeting of the directors on June 9, 1946. Week Celebration A week of elaborate entertainments including coronation program, fashion show, songfest, art exhibit and garden tours with the Queens Ball and introduction of another leading figure in the pageantrv, Princess Floriana was chosen from Barry College students. This year the addition of a water carnival at beautiful Venetian Pools will give further interest to the week's program which

Cinderella Dream Reality At Riviera

(Continued from Page One) in her possession as long as she retains the title of Riviera Women's Golf Association champion. Tourneys Scheduled The Twin Trophy Tournament is scheduled to begin on June 11, and winners of the match play, best ball, handicap tournament will retain their trophies for one year. The board of directors of the Golf Association include: Mrs. Clifford H. Reeder, chairman; Mrs. Roland Raymond, co-chairman; Mrs. Thomas Cook, secretary-treasurer; Mrs. John Hardeman, publicity chairman; and Mrs. Dan R. Smith, social chairman. Golf events for men are scheduled every Saturday and Sunday. At present, the President Trophy Tournament is in its second round. Officers of the Riviera Country Club are: Sam H. McCormick, president; J. Allen Brown, first vice president; B. E. Smethurst, second vice president; F. A. Lucchesi, treasurer; Frank Peterson, secretary; and J. Fred Smith, general manager.

Quick Action Predicted on Biscayne Key

Cables will lose only that part of the key that lies within the county park, and city officials had previously expressed no objection to that portion being excluded. The southern portion of the Key, owned jointly by the Matheson interests, the Deering estate and a group of Cuban investors, represented by Kenneth Keyes, has been described as the last ocean-front "frontier" in the area and city officials envisage a building program of large homes and hotels on the 15,000 building sites there. Visits North Carolina Mrs. Jessica O. Goodenow of Coral Gables and Virginia, is planning a stay of several months in the mountains near Midway Park, Jacksonville, N. C. High school graduates who want to broaden their education by traveling to interesting places overseas - and get good pay for doing it - should talk to the U. S. Army Recruiting Officer at the U. S. Army Recruiting Station, 302 Post Office Building, Miami, Florida. (Continued from Page One) meeting, Representative Oelkers, accompanied by City Commissioner Andrew T. Healy, flew to Tallahassee and conferred with other members of the Dade delegation. A telegram, signed by all persons attending the Sunday meeting, was also sent to Tallahassee. Under the amended bill, Coral opens June 1 with a Royal Poinciana Regatta, also a new festival feature, at Pelican Harbor, 79th street causeway. The coronation program, art exhibit, tree award, Queen's Ball will follow in the week's activities.

Building Permits Held Up Here

(Continued from Page One) a residence to be built at a cost of $11,000 at 1306 Columbus. Architect is E. A. Ehmann. A Vacationing In Wisconsin Mr. and Mrs. Harold F. Graves of 1134 Obispo are vacationing in LaCrosse, Wisc. In St. Louis The Fred Vierlings of 1403 Alhambra Circle are vacationing in St. Louis, Mo. Yes - you can still get educational benefits under the GI Bill of Rights if you enlist in the Army before Congress declares the official termination of the war. More than 1,000,000 young men are getting a higher education now as a result of their service in the Armed Forces. Don't wait! Grasp this opportunity now! Get the full story at the U. S. Army Recruiting Station, 302 Post Office Building, Miami, Florida. residence to J. F. Curry, designed by George Bruce, and to be constructed by J. E. Shaw, is to be built at 544 Giralda at a cost of $13,000. An $11,000 residence for Harry Munden at 1811 Cortez has been designed by M. M. Ungaro. Two other residences, one for H. L. Mayo at 330 Viscaya designed by George Bruce, to cost $10,000; and a second for Fred R. Clark, designed by W. C. De Garmo, to be built for $15,200 at 6233 Leonardo, have been allowed permits. A store-apartment to cost $12,000 is being built for H. W. Turner at 4221 Ponce de Leon Boulevard. Architect is Edwin T. Rempe, Jr. Rempe has designed another $8,000 store-apartment combination for E. H. Brockschmidt to be built at 221 Minorca by A. Niles Yhyte. Construction of a garage for Adam Yappa at 308 Almeria, designed by Carlos B. Schoeppe, and planned to cost $17,000 has been registered. Alterations at Miami Fruit & Syrup Co., designed by Harold McNeil and to be made by the firm of Mayer and Friberg at 42 Almeria are to cost $4300. An addition to 2706 N. Greenway Drive for Charles Ackerly, designed by Frank Bradley, and to be constructed by George R. Allen, will cost $3000. A scheduled addition at 1706 Country Club Prado by J. Fritz Gordon, designed by William Merriam, will cost $2000.

LAWN MOWING

MOWING WEED KILLING PRUNING TOP SOILING SODDING FERTILIZING SPRAYING MAINTENANCE Green Valley Lawn Service PHONE 4-9396

FOERSTER ELECTRIC SHOP

LICENSED AND INSURED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR (Successor To Nolan Electric Company) 219 N. STATE HIGHWAY PHONE 48-1011 Just South of Red Road on U.S. No. 1 Nite Emergency: 4-2479 SOUTH MIAMI Commercial - Industrial - Residential We Are Prepared To Handle Your Electrical Repairs INSTALLATIONS - ALTERATIONS - MAINTENANCE Our Mechanics Are Chosen for Capability, Courtesy, Efficiency and Sobriety "THE SOLUTION TO YOUR CURRENT NEEDS"

TREES TOP-TRIMMED AND REMOVED

Let Us Do Your Work Instead of the Hurricane! All Types of TREE SURGERY COLLIER TREE EXPERTS PHONE 48-5009

THE Plaza DELICATESSEN

2840 Ponce de Leon Blvd.... in the new Plaza Building Tasty Whole ROAST CHICKENS (2 to 3 lbs.) $1 per lb. Fresh Killed FRYERS or ROASTERS (2 to 5 lbs.) 69c lb. (Please phone your orders on the above so we may have sufficient on hand) Birdseye Frozen Foods Sandwiches To Take Out Cold Beers Ice Creams Imported Sardines Anchovies Marvelous Prepared Salads A Wide Selection of Smoked Meats and Fish Ask About Our Catering Service DIAL 48-9921 For Prompt, Free Delivery On Orders For $2.00 Or More Open Daily 10 A. M. To 11 P. M.... Saturdays and Sundays to Midnight

R. F. WEBB CONCRETE PRODUCTS

Build For Permanence... Use Concrete Joists and Slabs in Your New Home or Store PRE-CAST JOISTS AND SLABS FOR FLOORS AND ROOFS LAWN STEPPING STONES 4005 Aurora Street Phone 4-3326 Coral Gables

Bon-Ott 2314 S. W. RED ROAD

Refinishing of Fine Furniture, Repairing, Cabinet Making Serving Coral Gables, Southwest

SALE! INLAID LINOLEUM

18 PATTERNS $2.50 Square Yard In Standard and Heavy Weight INSTALLATIONS FACTORY OUTLET FLOOR COVERING 1527 S. W. 8th Street Phone 9-1193

LARGER WINDOWS FOR YOUR NEW HOME

Sash slides easily from side to side. Openings up to nearly 8 feet square. Complete Windows, with double glazing and screens. Weather-stripped. REMOVABLE sash, make cleaning possible from the inside. ANDERSEN HORIZONTAL GLIDING WINDOWS See them demonstrated at Coral Gables Miami Shores Coconut Grove Little River "Everything to Build Anything" RE-NU-ART LUMBER YARDS, INC.

WANT THE CLEANEST CLOTHES IN TOWN?

Wash Yours the Easy Spindrier Way No Messy Rinse Water in Tubs No Backaches WET WASH SERVICE THURS. - FRI. - SAT. EASY DUZ IT SELF-SERVICE LAUNDRY 4455 S. W. 8th Street On the Trail 55c Minimum Charge First Hour 1c Per Minute Thereafter Open Monday thru Friday 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. - Saturday 7 a.m.- 7 p.m.

The Luxury of Shopping at the Miracle Mile Salon of MINNA LEE OF FLORIDA is enhanced by correct AIR CONDITIONING by GENERAL ENGINEERING

Whether you want a lovely shop such as Minna Lee's, your home or a single room air conditioned ... or your home or store cooled, by one of the new Ventilating Systems... it costs no more to have the system scientifically planned and expertly installed by General's skilled air-conditioning engineers. A call to General Engineering today will bring you many hours of home comfort, home satisfaction this Summer! FOR LAWN SPRINKLERS Make certain your lawn won't be burned to a crisp! It will stay soft, velvety, beautifully green if protected the modern way - by a General Lawn Sprinkler System. F.H.A. financing is offered for this type of improvement. Lawn Sprinklers Phone Floyd R. Younkin FOR Home Ventilation Air-Conditioning Refrigeration Phone Randy Miller or John Cooper Sales and Service General Engineering CO. 119 Aragon Ave. Phone 4-6797

EVERYTHING FOR THE PATIO AND GARDEN

The Patio Shop 3650 CORAL WAY Phone 48-2920

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

"FINE FURNITURE MADE FINER" DRAPERIES - SLIP-COVERS - REUPHOLSTERING Flamingo Furniture Shop 123 ARAGON AVENUE PHONE 4-4880 OPEN EVENINGS BY APPOINTMENT CORAL GABLES WROUGHT IRON CO. Metal Craftsmen 323 GRECO AVENUE PHONE 48-1421 CORAL GABLES 34, FLORIDA Painting INTERIOR - EXTERIOR - WATERPROOFING FREE ESTIMATES given at your convenience WORK GUARANTEED TO YOUR SATISFACTION H. Wells Watson PAINTING CONTRACTOR LICENSED AND INSURED 1952 S. W. 22nd Terrace Phone 48-5111 - FURNITURE THAT SERVES - AT PRICES THAT SAVE WOLPERT FURNITURE CO. 1200 CORAL WAY "AT 5 POINTS" (S.W. 22 St., Corner S.W. 12 Ave.) PHONE 3-4132 LEARN TO FLY UNDER THE G.I. BILL OF RIGHTS, MEN AND WOMEN CAN NOW RECEIVE EXPERT INSTRUCTION IN PRIVATE AND COMMERCIAL COURSES. ALL NEW 1946 AIRPLANES Block Time - Also Rent By Hour or Week MIAMI AVIATION FLYING SERVICE Southeast Corner of Tamiami Airport PHONE 4-3920 LOOK FOR THE FLAG CROUCH BROS. PAINTING Tel. 4-3116 Res. 4-7202 General Building Construction Complete Estimates Cheerfully Given for Any Job - Large or Small KINSEY BUILDERS, INC. W. C. KINSEY E. M. KINSEY Phones 4-7003, 48-4211, 4-9754 NON-SKID ASPHALT DRIVEWAYS, ROADWAYS, PARKING & INDUSTRIAL AREAS No Job Too Large or Too Small - Estimates Without Obligation - DUSTLESS - NOISELESS - GUARANTEED For Example: See the Riviera Country Club Driveway CLARENCE VEST DRIVEWAY CONTRACTOR 230 Salamanca Ave. Ph. 4-7906 General Contractors NEW BUILDINGS - REPAIRS - ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS We give straight contracts only and adhere strictly to plans and specifications GENERAL ENTERPRISES, Inc. 8336 S W. 47th Street Phone 48-6378 ELLIS APPLIANCE CO. RADIOS (Home and Auto) - HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES - AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC IRONS SALES - SERVICE - REPAIRS AGENTS FOR HURST ELECTRIC CO. WIRING COMMERCIAL AND DOMESTIC MAINTENANCE 121 Giralda Ave. NELSON S. ELLIS, Mgr. Phone 48-5141 Do you need a GOOD PLUMBER? Quick Service Rendered On All Emergencies Plumbing work of every description from repair work to large installations GEO. H. CRAWFORD MASTER PLUMBER Phone 48-3264 3396 Coral Way BARGAINS IN: Bamboo Rakes - Soldering Irons Quickset Vises MURRAY'S METAL SERVICE 4019 Aurora Ave. Coral Gables ARVIN RADIOS - $16.45 O.K. ROAST RADIO SERVICE 1804 PONCE DE LEON BLVD. PHONE 4-5212 LONG DISTANCE MOVING IN NICE CLEAN VANS - Agent Member, Allied Van Lines - PROMPT LOCAL MOVING, CRATING, PACKING PIANO HANDLING STORAGE IN NEW FIREPROOF TYPE BUILDING GALLOWAY TRANSFER & STORAGE 4104-4118 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Phones 4-3575 and 48-2503