Coral Gables Riviera-Times

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Frog Hollow News Letter

By MARY HICKEY All our lives we've always felt a slight twinge of envy when we met people who lived in places with such dignified names as "morningside Heights", "Gramercy Park", or "Rittenhouse Square" and we've long harbored a dream of someday becoming a resident of a community similarly named. Fate has an uncanny way, however, of taking things into her own hands—and in this instance, it looks as though we were responsible for giving her the cue! As the result of a humorous incident it looks as though we, together with all our neighbors, are destined to dwell in a community with the far from dignified name of "Frog Hollow"! And strangely enough, we like it! With all due apologies to the original founder of this community we feel, and apparently our readers do too, that "Frog Hollow" has much more "character" than does "Central Miami"—which is in itself a misleading name, as this area is neither "Central" nor "Miami". So, from now on in, folks, you can look for this little column under the heading of "Frog Hollow"—and who knows, perhaps someday that may even come to be adopted as the official name of our little colony. Our deepest sympathy goes to Sam Porter, over on 60th Avenue, for the loss of his mail-box! Sam's mail-box was indeed an ornamental asset to the street—but the other night it was practically demolished by some buggy-auto who was evidently having a little trouble keeping on the road! We're sure it couldn't have been a "Frog Hollowite" who was responsible for such a foul deed! Gwen and Nook Tuckerman, of 60th Court, were on the receiving end of a very delightful surprise one evening last week. A group of their friends gave them a surprise "housewarming" and arrived on their door-step laden with useful and ornamental gifts, as well as a completely prepared dinner! In keeping with the tradition of making birthdays "something special", Mr. and Mrs. George Schmitt of 60th Avenue celebrated the third birthday of their young son, "Tipper", by entertaining a group of children at a party this past Tuesday. "Tipper", whose real name is George, Jr. (also Wendell, hw!) as his guests Judy Vetter, Julia Towson, Doris Buchanan, Pat Dekle, Rusty and Danny McKitterick, Sandy Swanson, Jean Hemingway, Jay Kumerdank, Barbara Lawrence, John, Charles, Douglas and Gordon Brown, and last but by no means least, little 4-months-old Keith Dekle, who apparently enjoyed the proceedings every bit as much as the other youngsters. In keeping with our custom of introducing at least one new family each week, we paid a visit the other night to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Estes of 3548 S. W. 60th Avenue. Mr. Estes has lived in Florida for some twenty years or more, but Mrs. Estes came here, after her marriage, from East Orange, New Jersey. The Estes have one child, Betty Anne, who is 4 1/2 years old. Mr. Estes served for five years in the U. S. Army as a major in the infantry, and since his discharge from the service has been connected with the Veterans Administration as a contact representative. Incidentally, most of the lovely shrubbery around their home was given to them as "housewarming gifts" by Mr. Estes' business associates — a mightly nice idea, we think! Mrs. Estes' favorite pastime is sunning herself on the beach with young Betty Anne, but Mr. Estes prefers something more on the active side and spends most of his leisure hours on the golf course.

'Newcomers' Assisting at Youth Center

Welcome volunteers at the Youth Center for the past three weeks have been members of the "Newcomers Club" which boasts a membership of more than 50. Two ladies a day have been manning the snack bar and Mrs. Fred A. Greeley has been helping in the directors office. Mrs. Harold Robinson is chairman of the Club's Youth Center Committee. The Soroptimist Club, another newly organized club composed of the professional women of Coral Gables has presented the girls of the Youth Center with three basketballs. Miss Betty Ward will be guest speaker at their luncheon Friday, September 12 at Ely's Cafeteria where she will tell of the needs for operational money. Both the Newcomers Club and the Soroptimists will sell tickets for the Youth Center Follies in the women's division.

FIGHT FOOD COSTS with a cheerful new weapon "The Magic Garden"

Ample vegetables & flowers from small effort & space, by HYDROPONICS Write for free circular to SOILLESS GROWING Box 5017 Miami, Fla. BY MRS. CARL T. WALLACE, Mgr.

NEW 1948 DRIVERS LICENSES

On Sale Tuesday, Sept. 2nd at Checker Norman's Gulf Service Station 1600 Ponce de Leon Blvd.

SPECIAL . . . TO TAKE OUT!

Fried Shrimp, $1.00 • Fried Chicken, $1.25 ... including French Fried Potatoes, Cole Slaw and Bun WHOLE ROAST CHICKEN, $2.00 ... and a generous supply of rich, delicious dressing! SPECIAL ORDERS for any occasion CATERING WE DELIVER PHONE 48-9180 Open 9 A. M. to 10 A. M. THE Plaza DELICATESSEN 2840 PONCE DE LEON BLVD. In the New Plaza Bldg.

GO TO BELL!

—FOR— PAINTS HARDWARE HOUSEWARES GARDEN TOOLS Bell Paint and Hardware 2613 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Phone 48-1061 OPEN 7:30 A. M.

FRANK RICH LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER

Repairs • Installations Instant Service Phone 4-9154

DEWEY GODWIN SINCLAIR SERVICE STATION

2100 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Phone 4-5628 FORMERLY AT 245 CORAL WAY 1948 DRIVER'S LICENSES Prompt Service • No Delays NOTARY PUBLIC GOODYEAR TIRES ★ TUBES ★ BATTERIES Complete Line of ACCESSORIES PROMPT ROAD SERVICE

SENSATIONAL! The New CORGI LIGHTWEIGHT MOTORBIKE

More Than 120 Miles Per Gallon of Gas Up to 35 Miles Per Hour Price 229.50 Adjustable seat and collapsible handle bars . . . can be carried in your car—weighs only 94 pounds! IMMEDIATE DELIVERY CONVENIENT TERMS PHONE 4-6088 WHIDDEN MOTOR SALES, Inc. Ponce de Leon at Bird Road Coral Gables

FOWLER'S

FISH OYSTERS "R" IN SEASON! Pompano • Blue Fish • Speckled Trout Spanish Mackerel • Snapper Filet Frog Legs • Cooked Shrimp Florida Lobster Broilers • Fryers • Roasters FRESH EGGS SEA FOOD, POULTRY AND EGG MARKET 233 Minorca Phone 4-1711 RESIDENT RETAIL DELIVERIES

BLUE BIRD 3632 S. W. 8th Street NOW OPEN 24 HOURS PER DAY

AFTER THE SHOW THE BLUE BIRD'S . . . THE PLACE TO GO! SERVING COMPLETE DINNERS OR JUST A SNACK BAR-B-Q • HAMBURGERS BEER

COMBS FUNERAL HOMES

1539 N. E. 2nd Avenue Phone 3-2101 W. H. COMBS J. J. COMBS P. H. COMBS

Coleman OIL Floor Furnace The New Way To Heat Homes!

AUTOMATIC "WARM-FLOOR" HEATING! No work—no fuel or ashes to carry—no fire-tending! Needs no basement—sits in the floor. Single units heat up to 5 rooms, multiple units for larger homes. And the floors are always warm. See it now. Models 30,000 to 50,000 BTU. Listed by Underwriters' Laboratories. LOWRY ELECTRIC CO., INC. Established Since 1923 114 CORAL WAY Phone 48-6576

Paint it Today the Style-Tested* Way! Lowe Brothers PLAX-COTE For All Exterior and Interior Floors

Intense hiding — one coat covers most any floor. Tough, durable, elastic — extra long wearing. Protects wood or concrete floors of any type. Flows smoothly to a good gloss—will not water spot. LOWE BROTHERS Style-Tested PAINT COLORS *Every Plax-Cote Color is selected as a result of nation-wide research which determines the colors most desired and used today. 5.35 Per Gal. Lowe Brothers PAINTS WARTH PAINT CO. 1911 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Phone 4-0267

As much or as little may be kept in the account as desired. The Cost is only 10c for each check written. GENERAL BANKING $10 Will open a Personal Checking Account without obligation to maintain any fixed balance.

Member Florida National Group Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Member Federal Reserve System Florida National Bank at Coral Gables 1806 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD

PRESENTING YOUR FRIENDS AND OURS... AMERICA'S Favorite BRANDS CARL HAS THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK OF NATIONALLY ADVERTISED LIQUORS IN SOUTH FLORIDA

Don't Knock Yourself Out, Lady, OUR DELIVERY SERVICE IS IMMEDIATE AND FREE! JUST PHONE 4-4600 LABELS YOU CAN DEPEND ON! HIRAM WALKER DE LUXE 6 Years Old—All Straight BOURBON By Case or Bottle $5.25 Fifth HIRAM WALKER'S CANADIAN CLUB $5.79 Fifth IMPERIAL Finest of the Blends $3.65 5th LOOK RUMS • PASSPORT • KOFRESI $2.49 Fifth BOTTLED IN BOND KENTUCKY BOURBON Regular $6.65 Quality $4.95 Fifth BEER COLD—DELIVERED OUR PRICES ARE THE LOWEST IN THE CITY California Sweet WINE Reg. $1.28 AT CARLS 79c Fifth CARLS HAVE SPECIAL CASE DISCOUNTS CANADA DRY SODA — GINGER ALE — SPUR COLA The Only Completely Stocked Liquor Stores In Coral Gables TWO BIG STORES TO SERVE YOU 321 Alcazar Ave. 238 S. Dixie Hwy. Carls Liquors PHONE 4-4600 IMMEDIATE FREE DELIVERY IN CORAL GABLES AND VICINITY