Coral Gables Riviera-Times

Friday, October 10, 1947, page 9 (of 12)

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INTRODUCING THE SOROPTIMISTS Helping Manage Cafeteria Is Real Pleasure for Mrs. Ely

Aptitude for liking people and thorough love of her work has brought success to Mrs. Robert Ely Sr., vice president of the Ely Cafeteria of Coral Gables, and another personality in the Riviera-Times stories of career girls, charter members of the Coral Gables Soroptimist Club. Born in Mississippi and coming to Miami with her parents, when a wee child, Mrs. Ely, the former Margaret Baught was schooled here and received her formal business education in Miami. Her first business assignment came through a relative and she did office work for an automobile business. However, on the side, "Marty", as she is known to family and friends studied foods, the preparation thereof and tea room methods of serving, in fact every thing that had to do with feeding large and small groups of people. Came an opportunity to try out her skill in a cafeteria, and her boss was Mr. Ely. The Elys were married in Texas, and shortly before the last war came to Miami and opened the first cafeteria in Coral Gables at 212 Avenue Alcazar. Mr. Ely gives his wife all the credit by his complimentary, "She has personality plus". Mrs. Ely, has a knack of 'pinch hitting' where ever she is needed. If it's hostessing that is needed she is ready, or you may find her behind the counter ready to help a patron to one of the delectable items on the menu—or if it's washing dishes, "I can do that" this versatile club woman told your reviewer. Associated with Mr. and Mrs. Ely is Mr. Ely's son Robert Jr. For recreation, the Elys divide their time between fishing in the water way at their back door and playing golf at the Riviera Country Club where they are members. "The fishing is a real relaxation after a hard day at the cafeteria" Mrs. Ely says. "We just sit out on the bank with our fishing poles and talk to the fish and pretty soon we get a bite". "Marty" Ely -Pilkington photo

YOUTH CENTER RECEIVES TREE

The Youth Center grounds have been beautified by the addition of a hugh Sea Grape Tree the gift of a member of the Coral Gables Garden Club. The garden club members are rejoicing over the gift but remembering the old adage-that it is "an ill wind that blows no one any good", for the tree was blown over in the recent hurricane and suffered the same fate in the 1945 storm. Contacting the president of the Garden Club, Mrs. George M. Corrigan, whose project is the beautifying the Center grounds, removal of the tree was placed in the hands of Mrs. William Merriam, chairman of landscaping for the club. She contacted Lowell E. Southern of the Mangus Nurseries, and civic minded Mr. Southern donated the necessary equipment to move the beautiful full grown tree to the Youth Center Grounds. It has been placed in the west end of the block close to the new addition to the Center now under construction.

Townsend Club To Meet Tonight

The Townsend Club of South Miami will have a program of speakers from Miami and entertainment, at 7:30 o'clock tonight in the South Miami Community Hall, according to Mrs. W. D. Johnson, secretary of the club. The public is invited.

The Dohertys Return

Mrs. Vincent Doherty, daughter Marie Anette and son Vincent Jr., have returned to their Coral Gables home after a summer in the North. They spent about two months in Warrensburg, N. Y., including some time at Thousand Islands. Vincent will enter his freshman year at the University of Miami.

Return From North

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Klein of 1010 Douglas Road returned this week from a six months northern sojourn. The Kleins stopped first at Hendersonville, N. C., for five weeks and then continued on to Grand aRpids, Mich., where they spent the summer.

Kindergarten Mothers

Coral Gables Elementary School Kindergarten which has been moved temporarily to the Coral Gables Methodist Church, will hold its first mothers' meeting at 2 p.m. today at the church.

Wins Photo Award

Myrtice Sidne Edwards, 222 Avenue Sidonia was one of three winners in the Miami Photographic Society contest for October. Miss Stone won the two gold seals for pictures of Guatemala Indians.

Autumn Leaves Will Decorate Coco Plum Woman's Club for President's Party Wednesday

Opening the fall social season of the Coco Plum Woman's Club will be the annual reception to honor their new president, Mrs. C. Ernest Snyder and new members who have joined the group during the past year.. The reception will be held at the clubhouse at 2 p. m. Wednesday. In the receiving line, headed by, Mrs. Snyder will be Mrs. John Opshall, club president in 1919 and 1920, and Mrs. F. F. Ravlin president from 1945 to 1947. Elected officers of the club and members of the board of directors will also assist in the receiving line. The decoration committee with Mrs. Thomas Hughes as chairman has selected autumn leaves and chrysanthemums to decorate the tables presided over by Mrs. Apshal, Mrs. John Mandis, Mrs. Leonard K. Markman, Mrs. William F. Reinhardt, Mrs. Joe Farrington and Mrs. F. F. Ravlin. Hostesses for the afternoon who will introduce new members are Mrs. Charles R. Dutcher, chairman, Mrs. W. F. Caudell, co-chairman, and Mrs. John Ravlin, Mrs. J. H. Farrington, Mrs. Fred Acker, Mrs. A. L. Buzzell, Jr., Mrs. Alvis Chab-buck, Mrs. Michael Horn, Mrs. Kenneth B. Knable, Mrs. Charles Mehlin, Mrs. John C. Williams, Mrs. O. D. Pacetti, Mrs. H. Clay Cunningham, Mrs. T. Roddy Lanigan, Sr., Mrs. Alex Gancarz, Mrs. Mabel Judson, Mrs. Ira Lamont, Jr., Mrs. T. E. Norman. Mrs. W. Scott Jones has arranged a program of music. Claire Robinson and Irene Patti accompanied by Warner Hardeman will sing a duet from "Madame Butterfly." They are students of De Phillippi at the University of Miami Music School. Mrs. E. Ernest Snyder Mrs. E. Ernest Snyder, who will be honored at the president's reception Wednesday at the Coco Plum Woman's Club.

Past President's Parley Hears Convention Report

Mrs. Grace Newton, president of the Past President's Parley of the American Legion Auxiliaries, Dade county, presided at the luncheon meeting Monday at the home of Mrs. Doris K. Green. Reports of the National Convention just held in New York City were made by Mrs. A. E. Reinhard, delegate from the department. Tenth district presidents were guests.

Mrs. Green Named V. P.

Mrs. Doris Green was elected Vice-President of the Presidents Council of the American Legion Auxiliaries of Dade County at a meeting held Monday at her home, 125 S.W. 27th Road. Other officers are: president, Mrs. F. R. Wickard; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. B. E. Rogero.

Entertain at Club

Mr. and Mrs. Fred F. Lewis of 525 Avenue Aragon entertained at dinner and dancing Wednesday night at the Country Club of Coral Gables, honoring Miss Leigh Breuer and Miss Olive Miller of Teaneck, N.J., who are vacationing at the Hotel Vanderbilt, Miami Beach. The Lewises other guests were Colonel and Mrs. A. E. Boudreau, Gordon F. Lewis and Garry Lynch.

Visit Daughter

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Gulliver have returned to their Coconut Grove home after a visit with their daughter Miss Carol Gulliver student at Smith College, Northampton, N.Y., whom they accompanied North. The Gullivers also visited in New Jersey, Connecticut and New York.

Sailing Course Offered At University Of Miami

A course in sailing small boats will be offered students and local residents again this semester by the University of Miami's adult education division. The sailing course, physical education A130, will have its first preliminary-training meetings in room 533, main campus, under the direction of Vernon Cordry, who has followed sailing as a hobby for 22 years. The first class met Thursday afternoon, and regular sessions will be conducted each Tuesday and Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. "After several periods of dry-land sailing during which we will try to teach students the difference between port and starboard, and a sheet from a halliard, we'll move down to Matheson Hammock harbor to use the sailboats," Cordry said. Starting off with only nine students last spring, the course enrollment swelled to 28 before the term ended in May. Included in the roster were a Miami business man who owned his own boat, a war widow, and a Coconut Grove mother of four children. "The Coconut Grove woman did so well in learning to handle a boat by herself that she was able to enjoy sailing with her family on Lake Erie the past summer," Cordry declared. The student assistant instructor, Charles Beringer, was captain of a 60-foot schooner at Marblehead, Mass., during the summer after making the cruise north in June in another large yacht. Other students have used their sailing experience as camp counselors on northern lakes and bays during the summer. Students in the physical education department are allowed three units of credit toward graduation for the sailing course which helps train them for summer camp counselor work. Registration will be conducted in the adult education division's office in the new administration building, main campus, Saturday morning from 8:30 to 12 and Monday and Tuesday.