Coral Gables Riviera-Times

CORAL GABLES Riviera Times

Published every Friday morning by the Riviera Publishing Company, 2060 Avenue Aragon, Coral Gables 34, Fla. Established January 1926, combined with the Coral Gables & Coconut Grove Times, 1928. MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION and Florida Press Association. Albert E. Harum, Editor and Publisher; Kenneth S. Reynolds, Business Manager; James E. 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, mailed, $3 (Coral Gables, $2.50; local, $2.00; 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, 1897. Mail Address Box 704 Phone 4-1635, 4-1636 The Coral Gables Riviera is liable for errors in advertising only to the extent of the space in which the advertisement appears.

Library Grows

The Coral Gables Public Library is proving to be a valuable adjunct to the educational facilities provided by the University of Miami, according to Miss Margaret Beaton, librarian. The increased enrollment at the University has been paralleled by an increased use of the local library, as students have discovered that books for outside reading and research work are available there. From a very small beginning the local library has progressed until now it is something to which the city can point with pride. Founded by the Woman's Club, the library is supported by municipal funds. Miss Beaton infers that the local library must grow still more before all facilities of a complete library can be offered. For example she states that it is impossible to list the library's phone number in the telephone directory because the staff is not yet large enough to handle a large number of phone calls for information. As the city continues to grow, it is to be hoped that the library will continue to progress, until eventually it can offer all necessary facilities to visiting students and townspeople alike.

Keep Down Crisis

It is often easier to fight and die for your country than to work and live for it. In war man's spirit rises to meet obvious danger. But in peace danger hides beneath the surface. The spirit is not self-rousing. Unless, in fact, you happen to feel "victimized," your spirit does not rise in peace even during economic crisis. Totalitarians, therefore, keep their home folk stirred to spirited pitch by constantly painting the danger of attack by "capitalist powers," while, to hasten the fall of capitalism in other countries, they feel safe in engineering series of recurring crises in a constant "war of nerves." There are economic crises, racial crises, strikes and labor conflict, civil war (as in Greece), food, fuel and housing shortages, the Durham by-pass ferry planning and investment, and uncertainty about the future. Even when these crises are not deliberately engineered they play their part in ideological war. Our defense abroad may be a firm stand which says in effect-"We see your game of conquest and are going to call a halt to it." Far from an unfriendly act, such firmness may be the only way to make friendliness bear fruit for totalitarian lands. And we need an equal firmness in our home defense. We need to see the game of conquest that is going on here too, and to see that we can deal with it only as we rouse the human spirit to halt crises. This can be done if we each begin to care so much for the other fellow-for employer or employees, for representatives in government, for our competitors, customers and families-that our relations with them cannot be strained or broken. In this way we can build a crisis-proof society. Secure from attack within. Friendly, yet invulnerable, without.

"Women in increasing numbers are taking up law," reports a trade magazine. But they will never be able to take up as much of it as they have laid down.-Bridgeport Post.

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OUR TOWN | Bay Islands

OUR TOWN By Jim Moore- Bay Islands In my opinion the future of the development of Biscayne Bay cannot be solved by merely answering with a "yes" or "no" the rhetorical question, "Shall there be any more man-made islands permitted in the Bay?" Too many times in the past man has tried to plan for the future by making an inflexible rule that years later proved to be lacking in sound judgment and vision. If you have only to look at the planning of some of the older towns in the nation to see what happened when public officials, who could not envision such an invention as the automobile, planned streets and thoroughfares that have become traffic headaches to later generations. To be sure, no one wants to see Biscayne Bay so cluttered with island developments that eventually the water gives way to a solid stretch of land. But on the other hand, it doesn't seem wise to adopt a positive rule that no more islands should be allowed. Let me give you an example: The lower portion of Biscayne Key lies within the city limits of Coral Gables. At present, there is no way to travel from Coral Gables proper to the island. City planners, however, have long planned for a causeway linking the municipality with its part of the island. The present county causeway, now under construction, will not be adequate to handle the flow of traffic, once the lower portion of the Key is developed with hotels, large homes and other structures, and as thousands travel daily to the upper portion to enjoy the beauties and facilities of Crandon Park. Just within the past week, a developer with large resources expressed interest in constructing such a causeway at no cost to the people of Coral Gables or Dade County. However, his interest lies in the possibility of building such a causeway by linking it with a series of man-made islands as it traverses the bay waters. Right or wrong? It is not for me to say-but I will say that the idea appears to have some merit and should warrant thorough consideration by city and county planners. Now, let's take another example. Any chart of the Bay will indicate that in certain areas there exist reefs and shoals, many visible only at mean low tide, but nevertheless proving dangerous hazards to navigation. Converting these to islands would not only remove them as navigational hazards, but the dredging process would add a number of deep-water channels to the bay area; aiding, rather than hindering, boatsmen. Right or wrong? Again I cannot give you the answer. But again I submit-the answer cannot be found in a definite yes or no. The future of Biscayne Bay lies in sound planning by men who know what they are talking about. And even then, I do not believe that any rules laid down should be positive ones. Let us give posterity some flexibility in case there are more things to come that our limited imaginations cannot foresee.

"CONSOLATION"

Our birthdays are but memories. Created; not as grim reminders that time is fleeting by, but, more like happy stepping stones; where, after a short period of time, we climb another high. This life, we live, it matters not. Our struggle is for others, and if as the Lord will see, the Lord will know. And should we tire on the stairway, And our bodies find the sod. Our souls will ever upward climb, to Heaven-and to God. BOBBY PAIGE.

Anticipation Is Always Worse

SHUCKS WHAT WAS ALL THE YELLING ABOUT! THERE, NOW, THAT DIDN'T HURT, DID IT?

FROM A RIVIERA NOTEBOOK

By Mary Helm Clarke THE EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK PRIMER Reams of material will be published in the next few months about the new National Park in Florida. We will never remember all of it, but sojourners at the Gateway to the Park must have in mind a few elementary facts with which to answer the scores of queries we will receive. Hence the Riviera Notebook submits this Primer-the A B C of our Everglades National Park. A is for AREA. At the southwestern tip of the Florida peninsula, which is the only tropical area of the United States, there are 1,226,000 acres of land to be dedicated late this year as the 28th of our National Parks. When the acreage is extended to the full 2,200,000 as planned, the Everglades National Park will exceed even the mighty Yellowstone in area. B is for BIRDS, and BOTANY and BIOLOGY. Something like 30 species of birds may be spotted on an average excursion into the Everglades. A few, like the swallow-tailed kite, may not be seen anywhere but in South Florida. Wood ducks in the Park area are rivaled only by the Asiatic Mandarin duck in color brilliance. Early in the morning or late in the evening, thousands of white ibis, with carmine faces and curved bills, fly in precision formations to and from feeding grounds sometimes 15 or 20 miles from their roosts. Botanists find in this area the native trees and shrubs, some of which, like the mangroves, cocoplum and cypress, stand with wet feet in the marshlands. Others, like the cabbage palmetto, gumbo limbo, mahogany and royal palm prefer the hammocks of dryer land. Nearly thirty species of orchids may be found in the park area, although many of the accessible plants have been thinned out by collectors. Under the protection of the National Park Service, the inaccessible treasures like orchids and tree snails will be revealed and new growth will eventually restore the area to its original abundance. Biologists will also rejoice that the few remaining black bears, and white-tailed deer will also some day be as abundant as the lizards, reptiles and alligators. C is for COE. After 19 years Ernest F. Coe of Coconut Grove has seen a dream come true. He was the organizer in 1928 of the Everglades National Park Association which kept the project alive through periods of depression, indifference and the absorption of a world war. Now, at 81 years of age, Mr. Coe greets with the enthusiasm of youth the news that numerous grants of land and $2,000,000 with which to purchase more, have been accepted by the Federal government for the creation of the Everglades National Park and the protection of Nature's tropical gift to the Nation.

H. George Fink Named Chairman By Architects

H. George Fink was elected chairman of the Coral Gables Board of Supervising Architects at the re-organization meeting held Friday at City Hall, William H. Merriam was named vice chairman. Other members of the board, appointed last week to two-year terms, are Leroy K. Albert, Edward T. Rempe, Howard E. Knight and Harvey Baxter, structural engineer. Knight replaced Upton C. Ewing on the board.

LEGAL NOTICE | NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME STATUTE

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME STATUTE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the "Fictitious Name Statutes, 1941" that the under-signed doing business under the fictitious name of Coral Gables Construction Co. (not Inc.) 2515 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, Florida, in Dade County, Florida, intends to register said fictitious name with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Dade County, Florida. J. M. FRIEDMAN J. J. FOOS 6/13-20-27-7/4-1247

LEGAL NOTICE | NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME STATUTE

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME STATUTE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the "Fictitious Name Statutes, 1941" that the under-signed doing business under the fictitious name of Miami Venetian Blind Laundry, not Inc. at 2727 S. W. 8th St., Coral Gables, Florida, in Dade County, Florida, intends to register said fictitious name with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Dade County, Florida. EDWARD GERMAIN HASSENTEUFEL 6/20-27-7/4-11-1249

LEGAL NOTICE | NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME STATUTE

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME STATUTE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the "Fictitious Name Statutes, 1941" that the under-signed doing business under the fictitious name of Coral Gables Photo-Finishers not inc. 288 Alhambra Circle, 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. M. I. GREEN. 6/20-27; 7/5-11-1242.

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 14, 1947 (THE SECOND MONDAY IN JULY), ALSO ON JULY 15 AND 16, AT 10:00 O'CLOCK A.M. AND FROM DAY TO DAY THEREAFTER UNTIL AND INCLUDING JULY 19, 1947, FOR THE PURPOSE OF HEARING COMPLAINTS AND RECEIVING TESTIMONY AS TO THE VALUE OF ANY PROPERTY AS FIXED AND ASSESSED BY THE CITY TAX ASSESSOR; DURING FIRST THREE DAYS OF ITS MEETING THE BOARD WILL CONSIDER ANY WRITTEN OBJECTIONS FILED WITH RESPECT TO ANY ASSESSMENT OF REAL SHALL BE MADE. E. B. POORMAN, City Clerk CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA. 6-20-27-4-1248

HE or SAYS HERE

We know somebody would get around to it sooner or later, and that we'd hear about it. We're talking about figuring out a way to beat the parking meters. A fellow gave us a demonstration the other morning on how to get a nickel's worth of parking for two cents. He inserted one penny in the device and turned it up to twelve minutes. Then he inserted the second penny, and as he turned the lever he gave the machine a sharp blow with the flat of his hand. Zingo-the indicator sailed right over to 60 minutes. It would seem that the company that sold the meters to the city should be required to do something about that. This week we'd like to offer our sincere congratulations to Col. Joseph Ryan Byerly for the masterful way in which he handled the details for the Reserve Officers' Association convention. It was a big job well done and the Miami area gained a lot of good will from it ... Cy Washburn is pleased this week over the amount of publicity the Philharmonic Society has received during its first year of operation. When he toted it up the other day he discovered 208 news stories, 14 pictures, 7 editorials, 52 columnist comments and 153 spot radio announcements. That's quite a public relations job. If Reddy Kilowatt will allow him to get away, Bill Fuller, the local F. P. & L. manager, is planning to head for a Pennsylvania vacation within the next two weeks. And speaking of Reddy, he's handing us a beautifully illustrated brochure telling why you should spend your summer vacation in Florida ... M. Wisekopf, who owns the Terminal Building must not be superstitious. His license number is 13WW-13 ... he dropped by the office this week to inquire what building is being erected at Aragon and Galiano, where the new post office building is to be located, and what is the population of Coral Gables today ... Cleve Allen says we're celebrating every kind of week there is to celebrate in this country but "Get Back to Work Week." We don't know whether they meant to give us a gentle hint, but we got a card from the Jaycees this week with a return card re attendance at the installation banquet. On line stated, "I am bringing my wife or date............" If Mary Frank will drop by the office, we have a letter for her ... We have received a post card from the Riviera Hotel in Daytona Beach informing us that Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Harum and sons sojourned there last week-end. As if we didn't know. It is good to see Ralph Wilkins up, around and grinning again. Ralph spent several weeks in the hospital, but appears fit as a fiddle now ... Rev. Harvey Fritsch had his first taste of Vichysoisse on Tuesday and he doesn't like it. In fact he says it should be called "Vichysloppe." Oh, well, "chaque un a son gout," as the soup's originators might say. Personally we like it ... Jim Hoffman tells us that anyone interested in the atom bomb should read the book, "Dawn Over Zero," by William L. Lawrence. It tells the story and the working of the superbomb in language that the layman can understand ... We see Vic Fenicle is driving a new Ford, and we don't mean a boy ... Spike Reynolds, our advertising manager, is back at work again after a three-week vacation on the federal jury. What's happened to the plans for the Yacht Club? We hope that's not another good idea gone stagnant ... Incidentally, plans are on the drawing board for a deluxe, 22-room completely air-conditioned hotel for the Gables. Nuff sed for the moment, except that it will be built right in the business district if costs don't do another skyrocket job ... The reason for the "black-out" on the east side of Ponce de Leon Boulevard last Tuesday was a city truck with extension ladder. It hit a wire. It wasn't Reddy Kilowatt protesting the passage of the labor bill as someone wisecracked. Did you know that Rees Marshall was an accomplished pianist? He subbed for Harry Rath at the Kiwanis Club last week and turned out a mean job of ivory tickling ... WBAY was on the air the other evening telling of a black and white mongrel terrier that had been making its home there. We'll have them know that the pup is making its home at our plant too, and has been showing up every morning for a breakfast of canned dog food served up by Linotyper Dan Rivera. And furthermore Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Graffenberger dropped by the other day and left a can of horse meat for it. So there, too!

Strictly Fresh

Lady, a brewers union chief says that if your husband can wiggle his little finger he's not drunk. For a further test, see if you can still twist him around yours. * * * A diplomat is a man who can say what someone else thinks without thinking what he's saying. * * * A New York psychologist says that American men are perfunctory lovers, and would rather work at work than work at love. So the next time your husband comes home late and says he's been working at the office, he's probably been working at the office.

New Store Slated For Miracle Mile

The latest addition to the Miracle Mile will be Roal, a feminine accessory shop. Located at 248 Miracle Mile, the shop will be operated by Albert H. and Thelma Rose Friedman and is scheduled to open September 1. The slogan of the new shop will be "To accessorize a woman from head to foot." Every member of the staff will be a highly trained co-ordinator of fashions who will personally help and advise the customer to select every accessory for her costume. Roal will be air-conditioned and will feature a parking area and a rear entrance for the convenience of the customers.

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CLOSED ALL DAY MONDAY, JUNE 30, 1947

On July 1st, 1947, each of our shareholders will receive a semi-annual dividend paid at the rate of 2 1/2% PER ANNUM For the purpose of computing and accruing these divi-dends and compiling June 30th reports we will be closed Monday, June 30th. 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

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