Coral Gables Riviera-Times

RIVIERA - TIMES Page 14 Friday, June 20, 1947

Riviera - Times

Published every Friday morning by the Riviera Publishing Company, 209 Avenue Aragon, Coral Gables 34, Fla. Established January 1926; combined with the Dade County & Coconut Grove Times, 1929. MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION and Florida Press Association. Albert E. Harum, Editor and Publisher; Kenneth S. Reynolds, Business Manager; James B. Moore, Managing Editor; Helen Reynolds, Society Editor; Edward W. Wright, Circulation Manager. NATIONAL EDITORIAL 1947 ASSOCIATION Active Member SUBSCRIPTION RATES - Six months, $2.00; One year, $3.00. Mail: 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, 1897. Mail Address Box 704 Phone 4-1634, 4-1635 The Coral Gables Riviera is liable for errors in advertising only to the extent of the space in which the advertisement appears

Food Is Weapon

Food has become an ideological weapon. In many nations men have sold their freedom for bread. Because their stomachs craved food they have accepted ideas which their hearts and minds rejected. The power to withhold or supply food has become a mainstay of totalitarian governments. Millions of bewildered men and women ask why in the era of greatest productivity in man's history there can be such famine and want. The answer is that man's first material need is being used to enslave him. Men's fear and greed have led to starvation and waste through the centuries but today their exploitation by organized plots has vastly increased famine and overabundance. This state of affairs neither man wants, nor God intended. Frank Buchman has said, "There is enough in the world for everyone's need, but not enough for their greed. When men and nations learn to care enough and share enough, everyone will have enough." Wherever that truth has been allowed to operate, the abundance of God's economy has been proved. Farmers who have put care of their lands before profits have earned both profits for themselves and plenty for their country. Manufacturers who have worked for the proper feeding of the public have prospered and set a new pattern for industry. Retailers who have fought for honesty and fair distribution have gained the gratitude of their community. Families of every class in many lands who have put loyalty to God and care for their neighbors first have found their own needs met and enough for generous hospitality. Food in the next few years can be the means of setting neighbor against neighbor, class against class, nation against nation to the violent end of civilization. Or it can be the means of forging lasting links of caring and gratitude between neighbors and nations. The real choice before us is not security at the price of slavery as against freedom at the price of famine. It is between the materialist economy of scarcity inspired by the spirit of "gimme" and God's economy inspired by the spirit of "give."

The Ohio Democratic organization offered a $500 reward to "any Republican leader who will give information leading to the arrest and conviction of any Communists in Ohio planning overthrow of the government by force or violence." That oughta make 'em see red!

"Firmness, patience, a sense of humor, and keep your powder dry," is General Eisenhower's shrewd attitude toward Russia. In other words, don't shoot just because you see the whites of their lies.

Happy children bespeak a happy community. Give our children an even break by contributing generously to the $500,000 South Florida Children's Hospital building campaign fund.

We can learn more through an open heart than through an open mind.

A new order in me begins a new order in the world.

OUR TOWN - Gateway City

-By Jim Moore- I have just finished reading an account of Senator Spessard L. Holland's appearance before the Senate Appropriations Committee in behalf of the Everglades National Park and the thought has occurred to me that Coral Gables is about to become a "gateway city." Yes sir, our town is about to join that galaxy of entrance places that are heralded throughout the nation by means of folders, slogans and other advertising mediums. For, if you look at the map, this community is the logical eastern gateway to the Everglades National Park. The Tamiami Trail runs right through the Gables before it plunges into the realm of the alligator, the roseate spoonbill and the myriad other animals who populate the vast glades area. So I reckon we'd better start thinking about our immediate future as a "gateway city." Perhaps I sound as if I'm taking this new cognomen lightly, but actually it can mean quite a bit to Coral Gables. The national park is calculated to attract thousands upon thousands of tourists yearly, and there are a lot of them who will pass through Coral Gables on their way to the park. It will add new importance to the Trail and to those portions of the Gables that abut that thoroughfare. Perhaps it might be in order to think about putting up some sought of an actual gateway with a suitable legend at a point where the Trail passes through the Gables. Martinsburg, W. Va., has such a structure, proclaiming itself "The Gateway to the Shenandoah Valley," cities in North Carolina and Tennessee call themselves gateways to "The Great Smokies." You'll find such towns at the entrance to any nationally prominent area. So why shouldn't Coral Gables cash in on some extra publicity as a gateway city? If we are to take such a step we probably should be doing something about it soon. If we don't we'll wake up some morning to find out that Miami, or maybe even Dania, has latched on to the idea and we'll be out in the cold.

Strictly Fresh

It's doubtful whether that Iowa railroad fireman's plug for tall corn made any impression on Foreign Minister Molotov in their Oelwein-to-the-Kremlin telephone talk. Molotov sometimes won't even believe his own ears. Singing of the Lord's Prayer was reported barred from a London stage because of the touchy phrase "Forgive us our debts . . ." Apparently the British feel they can forgive the debts themselves, without any help from the Lord.

IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT

From majestic mountains, brooding high, Against wooly clouds in an ice-blue sky There is hardly a feather of tell-tale smoke To guide Revenuers to some mountain folk. Lean hounds tell nary of what they know, As they watch dim shadows come and go; Under night's dark mantle, the lynx-eyed gnomes Slip ghost-like out of well-hidden homes. They work with barrels, pipes and palls, Cautious not to make any half-worn trails; From innocent corn winking bubbles brew To red hot firewater-"mountain dew." From Spring 'til leaves fall on Winter's brink That liquid lightning is a Zombie's drink, And those moonshine stills in the dead of night, Keep chuckling in pools of lantern light. -POLLY McKIBBEN

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FROM A RIVIERA NOTEBOOK

By Mary Helm Clarke ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Before the post office moves to its new location, make it a habit to glance at the stonework on the Coral Way side where the word "ADMINISTRATION" and the Coral Gables Seal bear mute testimony to its former glory. This was headquarters in 1925-26 for the Coral Gables Corporation Administrative Staff, headed by George E. Merrick, President. Associated with him at this time were Telfair Knight, vice president and general manager; Charles F. Baldwin, vice president and treasurer; F. W. Webster, vice president, and chairman of the executive committee; George W. Hopkins, president of the Coral Gables Sales Corporation, and Charles F. Flynn of the Hotels Corporation. This is only a brief roster of important names on the administrative staff, so you can see why their offices should be awe-inspiring and stately. According to the Riviera Notebook, tall, wrought iron gates opened on a grassy strip with a broad walk leading to the massive 17th century Spanish door under the Coral Gables Seal. Inside, beamed ceilings were painted in soft blues and reds, and part-way walls separated the sumptuous lounge from various downstairs offices. Over the tops of the partitions a free flow of air kept patrons comfortable while they cooled their heels in the waiting room. More important customers and visitors were taken by elevator to the suite above, where Merrick and Knight had their private offices. The corner office belonged to Knight, but Merrick enjoyed an open porch to the south, and down several steps, a tiled patio with beautiful stone seats and tremendous pots of tropical foliage, mosaic-inlaid and brought from Spain. Entering the Merrick suite from the elevator hall, the first thing to attract attention was a graceful fireplace across which was an old shield. The furnishings of the suite were literally out of this world. Rugs, draperies and carved, black walnut furniture were collected and brought from Spain. Between the two offices were displays of charts and maps showing the future scope of the city that was blueprinted before it was born. From the windows one could see the entire area and picture buildings, boulevards and plazas, to say nothing of the homes that would spring up miraculously during the next two years. The stonework across the front is the work of Harry McDouglass, at that time superintendent of ornamental stonework for the John B. Orr Construction Co., assisted by Harry McDougall, Jr. Sections of the iron grillwork on the gates are now in windows of the taxi company. Ceiling beams still ornament the arcaded shops along Coral Way and the little elevator makes countless trips to the apartment of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Weissel, until recently owners of the building. Take a long, nostalgic look at the Administration Building, for it, too, will soon make way for modern miracles adorning the Mile.

Miss Donna Lingo Returns

Miss Donna Lingo arrived Tuesday from Corvallis, Oregon, to spend the summer with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William L. Lingo, 841 Alberen Avenue. Donna has just completed her freshman year at Oregon State College, where she is a member of Delta Zeta sorority. Donna became interested in Oregon State when her father was stationed there with the Navy during the war. She attended the Elementary school in the Gables and had one year at Ponce High when her parents moved to Oregon.

Six Days Here

The week started off with a rather imposing letter from Dr. A. Herbert Marshall, M. D., of Charleston, Mo. Said Dr. Marshall, "You are hereby notified that I require of you to do all you can in every way possible to elect Dr. A. Herbert Marshall, M.D., President of these United States of America, but whatever you do, it must be done in an honorable, and in a peaceful manner." The good doctor had a lot more to say, too, but the directness of his first sentence rather startled us. Here we start off a new week by being "required" to lend a hand in the doctor's campaign and do it honorably and peacefully. We're afraid we'll have to give it a little more thought. It's too atomically sudden. . . Our sober trend was lightened a little the following day with a letter from Whitey Brandt, who is kicking around Philadelphia at the present moment. Whitey says he'd have written sooner but he's been having trouble with the Red Coats, also the Red Caps and the Yellow Cabs, continuing that he had a tougher time getting a cab in the rain last Saturday than Washington did at Valley Forge. Whitey is so enthused over a song called "Rocking Horse Cowboy," written by a fellow he knew up there. He wants WBAY to play the recording of it over the air and suggests the platter recorded by Peewee Clark with Maggie Hughes doing the vocalizing. How about it, Bert Graulich? Larry Larson, the perennial idea man, has come up with another one. He thinks that with all the building going on down at the University's main campus that we should start the ball rolling to get the FEC to put a Coral Gables station down on University Concourse. In addition to getting Coral Gables on all the railroad maps and time tables, the station would be useful when school terms end and 7,000 students are interested in the easiest way of getting a train North. It could also serve football specials and a lot of other things. We're inclined to think that it's a good idea. Bin Sykes is toying with the idea of taking up golf again . . . For an eye-pleasing sight you ought to see Dan Boone's little girls, all dressed up in matching dresses. They're really cute . . . The Green Lantern has taken on a bright yellow paint job . . . Walter Peacock's bicycle business must be good-he's building that new structure next door to his present location on Alhambra Circle . . . We sort of envy "Cardy" Caldwell these warm days. He's the manager of the ice plant, you know . . . Byron Sperow just surprised from an Ohio vacation. George Chatfield just left for his. Ah, those bankers. Bill Fuller dropped in the other day to check our files to see how many times Reddy Kilowatt and the FP and L were mentioned during the past few months . . . Rodney Miller is currently figuring over the Youth Center building plans . . . Ed Grout surprised the managing ed this week by sending him a snapshot taken the first day both of them joined Uncle Sam's Navy. The M.E. had forgotten all about it. A. L. Reynolds, the Community Chest prexy, telephoned to comment favorably on last week's Our Town column re the Chest, and to express the hope that something can be accomplished to eliminate a lot of the duplication of solicitation . . . saw Milt Soisons of the Daily Noos working out on our Salvadore Park courts Monday afternoon, and Charlie Leyden of the same sheet, passing the time in Jephson's on Tuesday morning. They must like our town.

University Legion Post Opens Clubrooms Tonight

Free refreshments and dancing will mark the opening of the University of Miami's Damon Runyon Post, American Legion clubrooms tonight at the former 20th Street Army Air Base. Use of the building, which during the war years housed the Non-Commissioned Officers Club, was authorized by the Dade County Commission. Tonight's event is the successful climax to a search for a meeting place which the post has carried on since its organization four months ago, according to Commander George Nicholas. At present the post quarters will be open only for regular meetings and social affairs. Use of the clubrooms will be restricted to legion members, friends and University students, he added. In explaining the necessity for securing their own post headquarters, Nicholas said the unit has grown rapidly and expects to have more than 100 members by the opening of the regular fall semester at the University. In line with the organization's increased activity are the plans which the post is forming for an all-University dance to be held shortly after the beginning of the fall term. Regular meetings of the post, which are scheduled for the first Thursday in each month, have previously been held at the Coral Gables Legion post.

RIGHT, BUT SORRY

Dazed Motorist (regaining consciousness)-I had the right of way didn't I? Bystander-Yeah, but the other fellow had a truck.

SMALL GAIN

Father-Son, can you tell me what the various expeditions to the North Pole have accomplished? Son-Nothing, except to make the geography lessons harder.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF HEARING BEFORE THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES ON PROPOSAL TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF LOT 7, BLOCK 35, DOUGLAS SECTION FROM C-2-A APARTMENT USE TO C-3 BUSINESS USE. All interested persons are hereby notified that on Monday, June 23, 1947, commencing at 7:30 o'clock P. M. in the Commission Chamber of the City Hall at Coral Gables, Florida, the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Coral Gables will conduct a public hearing on the proposal to change the zoning classification of Lot 7, Block 35, Douglas Section from C-2-A, Apartment Use to C-3 Business Use. All interested persons may express their views at the meeting or in writing to the undersigned before the hour of the meeting. THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS L. W. ROBINSON, JR. Secretary JUNE 20, 1947 6/20/47

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES, WILL SIT AS A BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AT THE CITY HALL ON JULY 9, 1947, (THE SECOND MONDAY IN JULY), AND ON JULY 14, AND 16, AT THE HOUR OF 9:30 A.M., AND FROM DAY TO DAY THEREAFTER AS LONG AS MAY BE NECESSARY FOR THE PURPOSE OF HEARING COMPLAINTS AND RECEIVING TESTIMONY AS TO THE VALUE OF ALL PROPERTY AS FIXED AND ASSESSED BY THE CITY TAX ASSESSOR. DURING FIRST THREE DAYS OF ITS MEETING THE BOARD WILL CONSIDER WRITTEN OBJECTIONS FILED WITH IT IN RESPECT TO ANY ASSESSMENT THAT SHALL HAVE BEEN MADE. E. B. POORMAN, City Clerk THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 6-20-27 - 7-4-11-47.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF HEARING BEFORE THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES ON PROPOSAL TO DELETE ITEM 19 IN THE C-3 CLASSIFICATION OF ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 271, AS AMENDED, AND PLACING IT IN M OR MANUFACTURING CLASSIFICATION. All interested persons are hereby notified that on Monday, June 23, 1947, commencing at 7:30 o'clock P.M. in the Commission Chamber of the City Hall at Coral Gables, Florida, the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Coral Gables will conduct a public hearing on the proposal to delete Item 19 in the C-3 Classification of Zoning Ordinance No. 271, as amended, and place it in Mor Manufacturing Classification. Item 19 permits storage in fireproof warehouses of clothing, dry goods, furniture, glass, hardware and household goods. All interested persons may express their views at the meeting or in writing to the undersigned before the hour of the meeting. THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS L. W. Robinson, Jr. Secretary JUNE 13 and 20, 1947.

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NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME STATUTE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Ed Hassen at 2721 S. W. 7th St., Coral Gables, Florida, Dade County, Florida, intends to register said fictitious name in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Dade County, Florida. EDWARD HASSENTEUFEL ED HASSEN 6/20-27-7/4-11

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME STATUTE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of John B. Orr, not Inc., and/or John B. Orr Construction Co. (not Inc.) 2215 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, Florida, in Dade County, Florida, intends to register said fictitious name in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Dade County, Florida. JOHN B. ORR 6/13-20-27-7/4-1947

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF HEARING BEFORE THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES ON PROPOSAL TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF LOTS 15A through 23, Block 56, Lots 2 through 21A, Block 57 all in the RIVIERA SECTION FROM R-1, Residential Use to R-2, Duplex Use. All interested persons are hereby notified that on Monday, June 23, 1947, commencing at 7:30 o'clock P.M. in the Commission Chamber of the City Hall at Coral Gables, Florida, the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Coral Gables will conduct a public hearing on the proposal to change the zoning classification of Lots 15A through 23, Block 56, Lots 2 through 21A, Block 57 all in the Riviera Section from R-1, Residential Use to R-2, Duplex Use. All interested persons may express their views at the meeting or in writing to the undersigned before the hour of the meeting. THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS L. W. Robinson, Jr. Secretary JUNE 13 and 20, 1947

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