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RIVIERA-TIMES

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1947 RIVIERA-TIMES PAGE FIVE

CORAL GABLES— COUNTRY CLUBBER

BY GORDON TAYLOR CIRCUS DAY at the club last Sunday was everything a real circus should be: rainy, noisy, confused, crowded, fun and exciting. But, it was not accidental. The affair went down in club history as one of our successful parties, and, while we are setting the record straight, I'll try my hand as historian. One night during the easting of "Ladies of the Jury", Mrs. Walter Ashby came to me and said: "Gordon, I have an idea you may like while figuring out a schedule for the Tournaments and Trophies Committee Entertainment Program. Why don't you have a Circus?" Seed Was Sown The seed was sown, the ideas started to pop and it was no time at all before those standing around had agreed that a circus would be good. The next morning I ran into Checker Norman and he wondered why I didn't include Mrs. Dolores Rohe in some of these committees. A short time later I called Mrs. Rohe and asked her to take the chairmanship of the circus as Mrs. Ashby felt it would be too much for her to handle. The idea appealed to Mrs. Rohe and she graciously consented to take charge. One week later, Dolores called a meeting of her committee and it was a pleasure to see such members take hold of a program that would offer so much entertainment for themselves and their kiddies. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Spencer took charge of the Fish Pond; Checker Norman said he'd get the Hurdy-Gurdy; Dr. and Mrs. A. Leo Vollmer took over the Pet Show and Novelties; Byron Sperow took charge of the cashiering; Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Wright took charge of the lighting and the Dog Act and the Motion Pictures; Robert Royce took charge of the Clowns and Dr. Robert McVoy arranged for the Parade of the Clowns; Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Holdcraft arranged for the Riding Ponies; Mrs. Walter Ashby arranged for the Horse Show; the Monkey Jungle Monkeys and helped with the Pet Show; and Mrs. Rohe arranged for the Elephant, the Decorations, the Youth Center Circus Act and Phillis Kapp Circus Ballet. Sidney Cassel did a fine job as Barker. Dick Marshall put in a lot of time trying to arrange for the Orange Bowl parade of Balloons, and exhibit booths, but there were too many obstacles. Gazley Thanked Many thanks for their wonderful cooperation go to John Gazley, of the Coral Gables Riding Academy; Member Muriel Marshall, the deluxe baton whirlier; Jackie May and her Youth Center dancers; Phillis Kapp and her Ballet; Mr. and Mrs. Guy Newman for their Dog act; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dumond of the Monkey Jungle; Princess Nina, Frances Schmitz, and Chet Davis for their reading of cards, palms and hearts; Checker Norman, Ed Goyette, Bob McVoy, and Robert Royce for their clowning; and to all the others who gave willingly of their time to make the Circus the successful show that it was. More Shows Planned More shows are planned and other committees are at work, so you who haven't time to enjoy participating actively can be sure of an interesting winter social schedule. Condolences are extended from the members and employees of the Club to Mrs. Florence Brown. We are glad to hear of the improving conditions of Mrs. W. R. Bunce after her serious operation. The bridge group has announced that they are planning a bridge rally with a buffet. Reservations for the buffet will be taken until 12:00 noon of the 16th. Call for your reservation. The winners of the Tuesday afternoon Contract Group were Mrs. William Jeffers and Mrs. Robert Kelly. Those who won first place Thursday night, September 25th were Mrs. Ruth Gunion and Mr. Carlton Tweed. CLUB EVENTS Fri. Oct. 3 — Rotary Club Luncheon, 12:15 p.m. Civic Room; University of Miami President's Reception, 8:30 to 12 p.m. Sat. Oct. 4 — Club Dance 9 to 1 a.m. Sun. Oct. 5 — Dinner and Dinner Music, 6 to 9 p.m. Mon. Oct. 6 — Duplicate Bridge, 8 p.m. Card Room; Rotary Board of Directors Meeting, 8 p.m. Red Room. Tues. Oct. 7 — Kiwanis Club Luncheon, 12:15 p.m. Civic Room; Optimist Club Dinner, 6:30 p.m. Civic Room. Thu. Oct. 9 — Newcomer's Club Luncheon, 12:30 p.m.; Coral Gables Business and Professional Women's Club, 7:30 p.m. Civic Room.

William Holden, Joan Caulfield and Billy De Wolfe in a scene from "Dear Ruth", playing Thursday thru Monday at the Gables Theatre.

Gables Man Now Stationed In Japan

First Lieutenant Carlton E. Stevens, Jr. is serving as adjutant and personnel officer for the First Engineer Construction Group on the island of Kyushu, Japan, according to an announcement from the Eighth Army Headquarters. A graduate of Lanier High School, Macon, Georgia; North Georgia College, Dahlonega, Georgia; and Texas College of Mines and Metallurgy, El Paso, Texas, Lt. Stevens entered the service in October 1942 at Fort Bliss, Texas. He served with the 111th Infantry at Kwajalein and Palau from November 1943 to July 1945 and holds the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre ribbon, two combat stars, and the Combat Infantry badge. Lt. Stevens is the son of Mrs. Carlton E. Stevens of 394 Avenue Maderia. His wife, Mrs. Mary Lou Stevens, is currently living with her parents in El Paso, Texas.

Brunstetters on West Coast

The western coast of the United States, Lake Louise and Victoria, B.C. were vacation highlights for former Mayor of Coral Gables Roscoe Brunstetter and Mrs. Brunstetter who returned recently to their home, 825 Lisbon Street.

Poisonous Reptile Invades Gables Home

Mrs. R. D. McCormick, 6477 Alhambra Circle, got a glimpse of poisonous mother nature Tuesday night when she called police to report the illegal entry of a deadly Coral snake into her home. However, the situation was well in hand for the snake, species not definitely known, was dead when the police arrived.

CORAL GABLES RADIO HIGHLIGHTS

Editor's Note: The following is the daily schedule of programs of station WBAY, Coral Gables only radio station, which is published as a reader service feature. Highlights of out of town radio stations, when concerning Coral Gables, will be published weekly. WBAY —1490 Kilocycles— on the air 24 hours daily. News hourly on the half hour. A. M. 7:00—Radio Classified 8:00—Breakfast with Bert 7:15—Strike Up the Band 7:31—Musical Album 9:00—Morning Thought 9:15—The Living Word 9:30—News Picture Time 10:00—Music in the Morning P. M. 12:00—Radio Classified 12:15—Hawaiian Echoes 12:35—Ebony Rhythm 1:00—Say it with Music 2:00—Songs of Praise 2:15—Accent on Strings 2:35—Keyboard Capers 2:45—Song Fest 3:00—Coconut Grove Review 3:35—Off the Record 5:00—Spotlight Vocals 5:25—Radio Classified 5:35—Music Shop 6:00—Sportscast 6:15—Organ Melodies 6:25—Music in the Night 6:45—Family Altar 7:00—Uncle Martins 7:30—Square Dance 8:00—Old Times Tunes 8:35—Employment Office of the Air 8:45—Public Service 9:00—Symphony Hall —Club 1490 9:35—Record Collector 10:35—Club Royal 11:00—"Milk Run"

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