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DAILY November 3rd | CORAL GABLES Riviera-Times | DAILY November 3rd

With complete United Press Service, Don Cuddy's Sports coverage, Nancy Mottram's Teen Age column and all the news of Coral Gables. With an all-star comic cast including the Gumps, Smitty, Harold Teen, and Winnie Winkle. Plus the intriguing Herald-Tribune daily cross-word puzzle. VOL. 21 - NO. 40 TWO SECTIONS CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1947 16 PAGES TEN CENTS

STORM, WATER DAMAGE SET AT $106,900 | PRIVATE LOSS NOT INCLUDED IN ESTIMATE | Parkways, Streets Suffer Most From Elements

Coral Gables' loss as a result of this week's hurricane and high water was set at $106,200 today by City Manager William T. McIlwain. The estimate does not include damage to private buildings or property, but only include post-clean-up work as a result of the September 17 hurricane. McIlwain stated that clean-up work to date had cost $17,700 and would take from $8,000 to $10,000 to complete. Roof damage to city buildings was estimated at $2,500. Parkways Suffer The main damage was done to paving, sidewalks, shrubbery, trees and parkways. McIlwain set the storm toll for these items at from $65,000 to $75,000. He said that over 1,000 large trees had been lost. Little or no damage was reported to streets recently paved. The city manager assured residents that the drinking water supply was safe and was being tested over 400 times daily at the purifying plant. High water, which came as a (Please turn to Page Two)

Ponce Band Will Parade Today | Student Body, Cavaliettes To March To Pep Celebration | BONFIRE AND CHEERING TO CLIMAX DAY DEDICATED TO MUSICIANS

These members of the Ponce de Leon High School Band will participate in a street parade at 4 p. m. this afternoon in celebration of "Ponce Band Day." Special guests will ride at the head of the procession. The martial air of band music will provide the theme song for Coral Gables today as citizens join with students of the local high school in observing "Ponce Band Day". Feature of the celebration, sponsored by the Ponce Band Patrons, will be a street parade at four p.m., featuring the band, Cavaliettes and the student body. The parade will form at the Antilla Hotel on Ponce de Leon Boulevard at 4 p.m. and procede south to Coral Way, then west to City Hall, south to University Drive and disband at the bonfire site on University Drive. Plan Pep Rally Student cheer leaders will conduct a pep rally at the bonfire as part of pre-game ceremonies for the Miami Beach-Ponce grid encounter tomorrow. Guests of honor, who will ride at the head of the parade, include Mayor W. Keith Phillips, Henry Fillmore, past president of the Bandmaster Association of America, and Mrs. Fillmore, Principal Harry N. Rath, Band Patron President Walter Van Nort and Elmer Day, dean of boys at Ponce. Purpose of band day is to call attention to the school musical organization, digetzed by Paul Cremaschi, and to integrate it into the civic pattern of the community. Lawrence Day is captain of the band this year.

SCHOOL TAX DEBATE SET FOR TUESDAY | 'Fireworks' Expected At Mass Meeting In School Building

A free-for-all debate on tax millage increase versus issuance of bonds as means of financing new school buildings promised to take the spotlight Tuesday evening at a mass meeting called at the Coral Gables Elementary School to probe problems confronting Dade County schools. In a preliminary symposium, five members of the Dade County School Board will explore advantages or disadvantages of the alternate proposals in providing speedy relief for congested school facilities her and elsewhere in the County. Fireworks Expected Fireworks are expected to flare at the conclusion of the Board's informational forum, when civic leaders and patrons from Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, and South Miami speak their minds on the controversy and pepper school authorities with questions. James Henderson, outspoken ad- (Please turn to Page Two)

Forty-plus Miles of Water Front

"I like it better than a golf course," this Spaniel seems to say as he surveys the Granada links, inundated by the week-end storms. The course is fast losing its lake-like appearance as pumps carry off flood waters. -Riviera-Times photo by Binner

Boxing Board For Gables Is Advocated | Coliseum Plans Gain Approval Of Zoning Board | By DON CUDDY | Riviera-Times Sports Editor

For the first time in history, the City of Coral Gables may appoint a boxing commission to goven matches conducted at the Douglas Road Coliseum under the sponsorship of Gables Post 98 of the American Legion. That was the prediction of Legion Adjutant Paul Savage, when he announced a four-man post committee to negotiate a contract with a promoter to conduct the Coliseum to be reconverted into an all sports arena. The City Commission is expected to act on the proposal Monday when it reviews the Zoning Board's favorable recommendation to allow the Coliseum to be reconverted into an all sports arena. F. Rozier Wickard, commander of the local post, forwarded the list of committeemen to Vice-commander Paul Savage, who conducted the meeting due to Rozier's illness which confined him to the Veterans Administration hospital. Named to the Legion committee were Harry Morgenthaler, Chairman; A. L. Lambert; Joseph Byerly, Joseph Hurley and William E. Winegar. They will negotiate a contract with Peeples and Freeman for boxing and wrestling shows to be held under the Legion's sponsorship. Peeples appeared before the Zoning Board this week and said he would lease the building from the Embry J. Riddle Aviation school for a period of five years, and would be entirely responsible to (Please turn to Page Three)

Gautier Cites Advantage Of Consolidation | Chamber Group Hears Proponent Of Dade Merger

Characterizing himself as "a lamb being led to the slaughter" Rep. R. B. Gautier, Jr. brought his plea for Dade-Miami consolidation before the members of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, yesterday, at the Country Club of Coral Gables. Stating that Gableites, whom he said had more civic pride than any community in South Florida, should not object to the proposed consolidation if it doesn't cost them any more money, Gautier tried to convince his audience that the merger will effect economies in government. Says Dade Outmoded He said that the present city and county plan, which has been basically unchanged since 1885, is outmoded and added that other areas have changed their forms of government through consolidation. He endeavored to assure Gables residents present that the community will not be affected by the merger, in which the community (Please turn to Page Two)

'Super-Colossal' Carnival Planned by Elementary PTA | Annual Hallowe'en Extravaganza Will Be Staged Here November 1

A super-colossal carnival calculated to out-Barnum Bailey for color, excitement and entertainment will take over the town November 1 when the Coral Gables Elementary School Parent-Teachers Association revives its traditional Hallowe'en extravaganza for kids and grown-ups alike. RESCUE | Radio Crew Aids In Flood Area What was intended to be a short jaunt into the flood area to make a tape recording turned out to be open-water rescue for four members of the staff of Coral Gables radio station WBAY this week. The quartet, composed of Ronald Johnston, co-owner, Walt Kinney, engineer; Merle Roberts, announcer and Betty Falconer, continuity writer were aboard a marine duck operated by the Red Cross from 3:30 p.m. Monday to 3:30 a.m. Tuesday. Miss Falconer, the only woman in the party, described conditions in the flood area as appalling. Saw Many Snakes "We saw thousands of snakes," she stated, "and the men carried their revolvers in their hands constantly. There were snakes overhead in the trees, swimming in the water and in the houses." Seven families were rescued and (Please turn to Page Two) Promptly at 4 p.m. a parade complete with bands, prancing ponies, jeeps and capering Hallowe'en hobgoblins and spooks will march down Ponce de Leon Boulevard and lead the way to Avenue Navarre, adjacent to the school, and transformed into carnival midway for the event. Fifty Booths There 50 bunting draped booths manned by civic club and P.-T.A. members will provide delights for eye, ear-and stomach, ranging from home-made cake and pastry concessions to games of skill, fortune tellers, and a country store bazaar. Jeep and pony rides are expected to compete with the merry-go-round for the junior set's favor, while coconut shies, dart board, (Please Turn to Page Two)

Building Drop Is Reported | Week's Permits Total $112,000

Building permits fell off sharply in Coral Gables this week as Building Inspector Gilbert T. Campbell reported issuance of permits valued at a mere $112,000 during the preceding period. This figure was more than $250,000 short of last week's bumper total of $324,900. Eight Homes Eight private residences to cost an estimated total of $87,000 led the current building parade while Giffin Roofing Company was sole applicant for a industrial-commercial building permit. The Giffin Company filed plans for construction of a $25,000 warehouse and office building to be located at 4101 Avenue Estancia. E. J. Newby is architect in charge. Trent to Build Most costly among the projected new residences was that to be built by John B. Trent at 704 Avenue Aledo at a cost of $14,000. Trent's architect is Gordon Severud. Other permits issued included: E. E. Huguelet, $11,000 residence at 616 Avenue Navarre; H. George Fink, architect; A. C. Eddy, builder. Lewis Cole, $8,000 residence at 1109 El Rado; Thomas Riley, engineer. E. K. Richards, $12,000 residence at 929 Sunset Road; H. George Fink, architect. E. L. Emery, Jr., $10,000 residence at 917 Wallace Street; Carlos B. Schoeppl, architect; A. Neiler Whyte, builder. Spector and Sons, two $11,000 residences at 311 Fluvia and 300 Camilo; Thomas Riley, engineer. Galco Corp., $9,000 residence at 825 El Rado; Thomas F. Riley, engineer.

Chest X-Rays To Be Made Of Gableites | Portable Unit To Be Set Up In Business Area

Free chest X-rays will be made available to all Coral Gables residents from October 27 through November 7 according to an announcement made today by the Dade County Tuberculosis Association. A portable X-ray unit will be set up in Sam's Cut Building at the corner of Ponce de Leon Boulevard and Coral Way where any local resident over 16 years of age may have X-rays made. The project is part of a state-wide program in the battle against tuberculosis and all local civic groups have been asked to cooperate. A meeting of representatives of the various clubs in Coral Gables has been called for 4 p. m. today at the YMCA office, 2901 Ponce de Leon Boulevard. Robert Barrett, YMCA secretary, is cooperating with the Tuberculosis Association in arranging for the unit to be brought to the Gables.

Gables Stores Remain Open On Wednesdays

The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Merchants Bureau was requested this week by several merchants to remind residents that the majority of retail stores are open six days a week now and will remain on that schedule until the last Wednesday in May. "We receive numerous calls from residents, asking information about the Wednesday store hours," said Mary T. Moore, executive secretary. "A few places of business do observe the Wednesday half-holiday year-round and this creates confusion in the minds of shoppers." All apparel stores, gift and specialty shops and almost every other type of business are open, it was pointed out.

Plans For New School Are Described

Dade County School Board member James Henderson told approximately 150 Ponce de Leon High School parents Wednesday night that the new million and a half dollar Coral Gables Senior High scheduled to rise on a 22-acre plot at Bird and Douglas Roads "will be the finest, most modern school in the entire South." He added that it will take close to two years to complete the building, which will have a student capacity of 2,000, and that blueprints now being drawn do not include an auditorium. Cramped Conditions "Classrooms are the desperate need right now in Dade County," Henderson noted at a meeting called by Mrs. Bowman F. Hinckley, president of the Ponce P.-T.A. "Auditoriums must wait until that need it met." Rumbles of disappointment over exclusion of an auditorium were partly assuaged when four architects at work on the new building took the platform to describe extra (Please Turn to Page Three)

Golf Awards Are Presented By Jaycees

Prizes won in the recent Jaycee golf tournament were awarded at a buffet supper and dance, Wednesday night, at the Country Club of Coral Gables. Receiving prizes from Bill Swain, golf committee representative, were George Hollohan, Bob Searle, Lyle Roberts, Mel Rajal, Fritz Wagor, Frank Sessler, Cliff Rodgers, Mike Andre, Cozy Dolan, Dick Simpson, Don Dutcher, Frank Tye, Swain, Bunny Lovatt, Sam Elcook, Art Lehmann, Laird Ender, Neil Kennedy and Willard Morris. Prizes and trophies were donated by WIOD, Clarke's Liquor Store, Norman's Service Station, "Umps" Clarke, Baily's Shoe Shop, Florida National Bank at Coral Gables, Gables Home Appliances, Beshop's Men's Shop, Riviera Service Station, H. and B. Drew, Co., Holley's Sport Shop, Sline's Shop, Embry Riddle, Dressel Dairy, Taylor's Sport Shop and Rutherford Products Co. Vice President Bob Searle presided in the absence of Ben Turner.

SNOOZE Uninvited Napper Forfeits $25

A slight snooze on a porch lounge without the invitation of the house owner cost James J. Erb, 321 Avenue Madeira, $25 in municipal court this week. His bond for that amount was forfeited when he failed to appear to answer charges of disorderly conduct by trespassing. Erb was arrested on the complaint of Mrs. Annabelle Clawson, 311 Avenue Majorca, who told police that she returned home to find him asleep on the lounge, sans shirt and shoes. Police said that he had been drinking.

Three More Gables Buildings Planned By J. Santacroce

With the doors of his own new building at 237 Coral Way barely opened, James Santacroce evidenced his faith in the future of Coral Gables, today, with the announcement of plans for the erection of three additional buildings in this community. The new projects include a two-story store and office building in the 300 block of Coral Way, next to the Christian Jensen building, a two-story store and apartment building at 109 Avenue Valencia and a 15 to 18 unit apartment house at Salsedo Street and Avenue Zamora. Store and Offices The Coral Way structure will have one store on the ground floor and from six to eight offices above. The Valencia building will feature two apartments above a single store space on the main floor. The recently completed structure in the Miracle Mile section of Coral Way now houses the firm of Santacroce and Pelligrini, tailors and haberdashers. Large Show Room A large, attractive display window gives way to a spacious show room in the front of the building. Display shelves for materials and men's wear, as well as other fixtures, are in light wood in a modern design. A large, light and airy work room for the tailors occupies the rear of the building. An attractive lounge with easy chairs, divans, radio and coffee tables is located on the second floor, with a balcony overlooking the main show room. The second floor (Please turn to Page Two)

George Mugford Funeral Held On Wednesday

MUGFORD Funeral services for George Mugford, 80, 821 ElRado Street, were conducted at 10:30 on Wednesday morning at St. Phillips Episcopal Church with burial following in Graceland Memorial Park. Mr. Mugford died on Sunday morning in a local hospital following an illness of about one month. Well known in the Gables as a clerk on the city election board for the past 12 years, he came to the Miami area 25 years ago from Boston, Mass. He built his home on ElRado Street when the Gables wasn't much more than a "cowpath". A former hotel man and realtor, Mr. Mugford had been retired since his coming to the Gables. He is survived by his widow, Angie Mugford; a son George W. Mugford, both of Coral Gables and a brother, Frank M. Mugford of Houston, Texas, who came here for the funeral.

'Breaking and Exit' Case Puzzles Police

Gables police had a "breaking and exiting" rather than a breaking and entering case on their hands this week. J. F. Uhl of Carl's Market discovered on Tuesday morning that someone had evidently remained in the store when it was closed on Monday evening, then removed latches from a back door and left the store. Uhl said that cash, left overnight in the store, was intact and that a preliminary inventory revealed nothing missing. Local detectives said that burglars often secreted themselves in stores near closing time, but were at loss to explain why nothing had been taken.

City Clerk Poorman Admitted To U. S. Bar

POORMAN City Clerk and Finance Director Edwin B. Poorman was numbered among ten Greater Miami attorneys, recommended this week for admission to practice in the United States District Court. Poorman, joined the Gables official family after service with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He studied law at the University of Michigan and received his degree from that institution.

Rotarians To Hear Probation Officer

Ira Hazlett, chief probation officer of the Juvenile Court of Dade County, will discuss the problems of juvenile delinquency at the luncheon meeting of the Coral Gables Rotary Club at 12:15 today at the Country Club of Coral Gables.

Truck Blaze Halts Coral Way Traffic

Traffic was blocked temporarily at Coral Way and LeJeune Road Wednesday afternoon when a truck owned by the Robe Construction Company, 1110 Avenue Almeria, caught fire. The blaze was extinguished by the Coral Gables fire department after efforts to put it out with a hand extinguisher failed. H. F. Kilgeleon was driving the vehicle.

Legion Commander In Pratt Hospital

F. Rozier Wickard, commander of Post 98, American Legion was admitted to Pratt Veteran's Hospital this week according to a report today by Paul Greenway, post adjutant.

Rifle Is Stolen From Parks Garage

Theft of a .22 caliber Winchester rifle from the Parks Motor Service, 1607 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, was reported to police this week. E. E. Daugherty, who made the report, said the gun had been stolen from a desk in the garage.

Go On Sale Tuesday

Tickets for "Outward Bound", coming production of the Country Club Players, will go on sale at the Country Club of Coral Gables on Tuesday, it was announced today.

Hey, 'Teen-Agers, 'Just Between Us' Your Own Column Is Coming Soon

NANCY Nancy Mottram, one of the world's youngest columnists is going to write for the Riviera-Times. Miss Mottram has been writing for several years, having started her career as one of the editors of her school publication. Her articles were so well liked by other girls and boys in the school, that the Binghamton (N.Y.) Press invited her to write a daily column for their newspaper just for the teen agers. It has been a terrific success from the start. Smart and Attractive Nancy is a smart and attractive girl of 18 with the exceptional ability of being able to write interestingly about the important things and problems of junior boys and girls. Nancy invites you to write her, in care of the Riviera-Times, and she will answer your questions in her column as space permits. She will select the questions that seem to be of interest to the largest number of people. Some of her articles will consist entirely of questions and answers, and others will be articles of general interest to the younger set. Talks About Everything Nancy talks about everything imagineable that interests teen agers ranging from clothes that are coming in style to matters of a pure personal nature. You will find in Miss Mottram's material that she has captured the flavor of youth. She shows a deep, realistic, and sympathetic understanding of the problems, sentiments, heartaches, tragedies, and triumphs of youth. The Riviera-Times has wanted for a long time to have a good teen age column, by a real teen ager, just for its younger readers. In Nancy we have found the answer. We know you will like her breezy and amusing style of writing together with her sincere desire to help you with your problems. Miss Mottram's mother has been a writer for many years and while Nancy writes all her own material the consultations with her mother, she says "have been most helpful indeed." The title of Nancy's column is "Just Between Us", and you will find it in the Riviera-Times every day beginning Monday, November 3. We are gled to present Nancy to our large group of young readers.