Coral Gables Riviera-Times

FRIDAY, JULY 11, 1947 RIVIERA-TIMES PAGE THREE

Gables Celebrates Safe And Sane Fourth of July

SMALL CHILD DROWNS AT MATHESON Quiet Holiday Is Reported By Kimbrough

Coral Gables celebrated a safe and sane Fourth of July week end, with only one minor accident and one death by drowning. "This has been an extremely quiet holiday," said Safety Director William G. Kimbrough, "in fact it is just about the quietest Fourth I have ever experienced, and I am very pleased with the outcome." Under County He went on to state that the one death case could not really be charged against the Gables as it occurred in Matheson Hammock. While it is in the city limits, the Hammock is under county jurisdiction and the Gables police are only called to help out. Little Mary Martin of the Cumberland Trailer Camp, 8800 Tamiami Trail, was the holiday's sole victim. The child drowned unnoticed while playing in the water near the wading beach. Housebreaking All crime did not take a holiday, however, one housebreaking and several cases of petty thievery were reported to the police. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Harris, who are on vacation, was the scene of the housebreaking. Mr. and Mrs. James Turner, who live in a guest house in the rear of the house at 4010 Alhambra Circle, made the report. Mrs. Turner noticed a window broken in the door when she was airing the house last Friday. A check of the premises revealed only the door key missing. Doughnuts Missing C. A. Moore of the Post Office Soda Shop, reported that a thief with a fondness for doughnuts made off with 12 dozen of his. Moore complains that this is the second time this has happened. A few other cases were reported concerning articles taken form parked cars. Police request carowners again, not to leave any valuables in their automobiles.

Fourteen Pass Contractor's Examinations

Eight general contractors, five sub-contractors and one painting contractor successfully passed the examinations given by the Coral Gables Contractors' Board of Examiners, Gilbert B. Campbell, building inspector, announced today. General contractors successfully passing the examination included P. J. Gilmore, Henry O. Delling, A. R. Iba, Theodore R. Simons, Jack Whitman, Emanuel Weidberg, Sam Kletzky and John Gilmore. Sub-contractors included Harold N. Walbek, Richard V. Tays, C. P. Riggenbach, K. E. Sessler and Harry Faber. The painting contractors' examinations was passed by C. C. McCubbin.

To Fargo

Mrs. Susan Norwood Archer, dean of girls at Ponce de Leon High School, is leaving July 20 to vacation in Fargo, N.D.

FROM WINGS TO COVER GIRL Gables Girl Is Leading Double Life As PAA Stewardess And Conover Model

Mickey Henson is leading a double life. It isn't the sort of double life novelists write best sellers about or sewing circle members discuss in hushed whispers over their tea cups. But it is the sort that makes other attractive, ambitious girls turn slightly emerald with envy when they hear about it. Likes "Mickey" For svelte, green-eyed Miriam Ann (she likes "Mickey" better) Henson - a native Georgian, an adopted Gableite and a temporary New Yorker - is combining two of the most interesting careers in the book. Her No. 1 job - and No. 1 interest - is flying as a stewardess on Pan American World Airways' big four-engined clippers between New York and Puerto Rico. But she also finds time to pose for numerous eye-catching fashion pictures as a professional model for the famed Harry Conover agency. Selected by Colliers Mickey's photogenic qualities first gained national recognition last year when Collier's magazine selected her to spend a fabulous week end in Rio - an abbreviated vacation which had just been made possible by new, speedy clipper service between New York and the Brazilian capital. The story, "Rio Roundelay," was illustrated with a half dozen color photos of Mickey enjoying a thrill-packed week end. In conclusion, the story prophetically related that Mickey was ready "to accept an eager offer from the Conover model agency. At that time Mickey was living in Coral Gables (711 Avenue Alcazar) with her mother, Mrs. Carlton M. Henson. She was too busy and too entranced with her job as stewardess on PAA's Latin American routes to even think about modeling. Transferred The months passed and vivacious Mickey was transferred to New York. With off-duty time on her hands, she remembered Collier's prediction and went to see Conover. She promptly won a contract - and just as promptly found that modeling involves as much hard work as glamour. "I had to walk all over New York to see what seemed like thousands of photographers," says Mickey. "I introduced myself and left a batch of pictures so that when they needed someone my type they could call Conover's for me." Very Complicated It's all very complicated, because Mickey is out of town about five days a week on clipper runs to San Juan. "I have to 'book out' of Conover's when I leave and check in when I return," Mickey explains. Then for the two or three days she's on the ground she fills as many assignments as possible. The statuesque stewardess is in great demand, especially for illustrations of high fashions and style shows. Photographers Approve Statistically speaking Mickey models a 10 to 12 size dress, is 5 feet, 8 1/2 inches tall, weighs 115 pounds, has a 34 bust and hips and a 24 waist. Her hair is light brown and long; her eyes, green. Put all these together and you have something that photographers go for - as who wouldn't? Mickey used to think picturemaking consisted of smiling prettily while the photographer pushed the button. Now she's learned that sometimes hours are required to make just one picture for an illustration or an advertisement. Even so, she poses like a martyr - for $10 an hour! "It's loads of fun, anyhow," says Mickey, "and I think I'm very fortunate to have a part in two of the most exciting careers open to girls." The first chance, however, Mickey is going home for a rest - and home will always be the little college town of Athens, Ga., where she was graduated from high school and war a student and member of Pi Beta Phi sorority at the University of Georgia.

Queens' Two of 'Em Here For Visit

Two noted personalities, Miss Florida of 1947, and the Mutual Broadcasting System's recent Queen-for-a-Day winner, visited Coral Gables Thursday afternoon. In Miami as guests of honor of the Southern Radio Queens, July 10 to 14, the two received special hair styling by J. Baldi of Mircule Mile yesterday afternoon. Miss Florida is 18-year-old Eula (Mickey) McGebee of St. Petersburg, who will represent this state in the Miss America contest at Atlantic City, N. J., in September. Queen-for-a-Day is Mrs. Emmett Abel, of McConnellsville, Ohio, a housewife. Mrs. Abel won her title during the MBS program Queen-for-a-Day while attending the International Rotary convention in San Francisco, Calif., with her husband recently. She was awarded the Miami-Cuba trip as a prize.

Republican Women Fete State Committee Woman

The Women's Republican Club honored Mrs. Marie Gramm of Orlando with a tea yesterday at the Republican Headquarters. Mrs. Gramm, former well-known Philadelphia clubwoman, is Republican state committeewoman from Orange County and founder and past president of the 5th district of Florida Federated Women's Republican Clubs. Mrs. Gerald David Lane, president of the local club was assisted by Mrs. Charles Sherwood, Mrs. Agnes Whitlock, Mrs. Duncan Held, Mrs. Phil Johnson, Mrs. Earl F. Coffin, Mrs. Grace Tallman, Mrs. Victor Moore.

The World at Its Worst By Gluyas Williams

AS YOU MUNCH A TIRED TOMATO SANDWICH AND UNEASILY SHIFT POSITION TRYING TO FIND SOME PLACE TO SIT OR LIE WHERE A ROCK DOES NOT DIG INTO YOU, YOUR THOUGHTS TURN WISTFULLY TO THE GOOD OLD DAYS OF GAS RATIONING WHEN YOU HAD A GOOD REASON FOR NOT GOING ON PICNICS

Bird Song To Highlight Concert

"The Bird Song" from Carmen will highlight the program by Sarah Folwell, soprano, when she performs with the University of Miami Concert orchestra in the fourth Miami Beach "pop" concert. The series of "pop" have proven very popular with music-lovers in the Miami area, and a record crowd is expected for Miss Folwell's performance Saturday evening at 8:30 in Flamingo Park, Miami Beach. Program 1. Overture to the opera "Beautiful Galatea," Von Suppe. 2. PETITE SUITE a. En bateau, b. Cortege, c. Menuet, d. Ballet. 3. 'Bacchanale' from "Samson and Delilah," Saint-Saens. Intermission 4. Selections from "Carmen," Bizet. 5. Aria "The Bird Song" from PAGLIACCI, Leoncavallo; Serenade, Schubert; A Heart That's Free, Robyn. Sarah Folwell 6. Finlandia, Sibelius.

OUR PLEDGE JEPHSON'S JEPHSON PHARMACY

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Sugar Palm Fibers Prove Nemesis For Land Crabs

Are you plagued with land crabs these days? These crustaceans really play havoc at times with the plant life in our coastal gardens. Of course barriers can be erected and poison bait used to more or less control these pests. Dr. G. T. A. Terra, head of Netherlands East Indies, during a recent visit to the Fairchild Tropical Garden in Coral Gables, upon seeing the specimens of the Sugar Palm (Arenga pinnata) stated that one of the uses of the abundant black horsehair-like fibre produced around the leaf bases of this majestic palm was to place the fibre in the holes of land crabs and around young plants in need of protection and that the land crabs would not penetrate any area where the fibre was strewn. This stately ornamental palm produces leaves up to 25 feet long and is cultivated and found growing wild in the Philippine and Malay Archipelagos, where it has varied economic uses.

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KENYON AUTO STORES GRAND OPENING TOMORROW ... SATURDAY, JULY 12

KENYON AUTO STORES GRAND OPENING 1903 Ponce de Leon Boulevard Phone 4-9661 TOMORROW ... SATURDAY, JULY 12 SPECIAL FOR GRAND OPENING You're Invited! Visit Coral Gables' newest and most complete Auto Store. Here you will find Radios, Hood Tires, Exide Batteries, Fishing Tackle, Electrical Appliances and hundreds of other items. When you shop at KENYON'S you get the advantage and low prices of cooperative purchasing power plus the courtesy and personal interest of individual owners. An unbeatable combination! Come in Saturday! A. B. COLLINS M. F. SCOTT Owners LICENSE BOLTS RED OR AMBER JEWELS. EACH..... 2c TELELITE Headlight Indicator $1.29 FISHING TACKLE Everything for the fisherman and at real savings, too. Shop at Kenyon's for all your needs! BIKE BASKETS All Metal-Special! $1.49 GRAND OPENING SUPER SPECIAL Flashlight BATTERIES 2 for 6c Reg. 20c Value! Limit 4 to Customer Now $17.95 $19.95 VALUE! SENSATIONAL Clarion AC-DC SUPERHETERODYNE PLASTIC TABLE RADIO 5 TUBES (INCL RECTIFIER) WORLD'S FINEST SMALL RADIO FREE GIFTS! $70 PORTABLE RADIO Combination battery and plug-in receiver. Suede zipper case. 25 Beautiful GENUINE LEATHER Cigarette Cases to opening day and week customers! SEAL-BEAM CHANGE-OVER KIT Seal-Beam units for pre-1940 cars. Complete... easily installed. As low as $3.95