Coral Gables Riviera-Times

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. DAILY November 3rd 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. 41 TWO SECTIONS CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1947 12 PAGES TEN CENTS

Police Stage 'Bookie' Raid In Home As City Launches Drive On Gambling

Week's Construction Reaches $395,000 in Gables PLANS FILED FOR HOMES, APARTMENTS Housing Shortage To Be Relieved By Program

Relief for Coral Gables' housing shortage was guaranteed this week as City Building Inspector Gilbert S. Campbell authorized $395,200 worth of new construction here, including dwelling units valued at more than a third of a million dollars. Campbell said that $216,000 of the week's total represented apartment and duplex projects capable of accommodating at least 50 families, while permits issued for ten private residences totaled $141,500. To Have 20 Units The Crafts Almeria Corp. led the list of multiple dwelling projects with plans for a $100,000 apartment house to be located at 28-42 Almeria Avenue. Designed by Carlos B. Schoeppl, it will house 20 families. Other apartments listed for construction were a 12-unit, $70,000 building planned for 223 Zamora by W. B. Winston; a four-unit apartment to be built on 408 Ferdinand by S. P. Butler at a cost of $25,000; and the Capital Construction Company's $21,000 duplex to be located at 3130 Segovia Street. H. E. Moredock filed plans for a $30,000 home at 5706 Alhambra (Please turn to Page Three)

Scrap Drive Is Announced For Sunday Wheel Clubbers To Cover City With Trucks

Coral Gables' first scrap paper drive of the fall season will be conducted on Sunday when trucks, manned by members of the Ponce de Leon High School Wheel Club canvass the residential areas, it was announced today. Residents who have scrap paper to donate have been asked to tie it into bundles and leave it on the curb or parkway in front of their homes. The canvass will begin at 10 a.m., according to Jim Renuart, drive chairman for the Wheel Club. Last year the Wheel Club monthly paper drives netted the organization approximately 150 tons of paper. Proceeds from the resale of the paper to salvage companies will be used to purchase a new piano for the local high school.

City Tax Bills In Mail Today; Total $675,857

There's "good" news today, Gablesites—your city tax bills are in the mail. Kenneth Allen of the city finance department reported that the 1947-48 bills, totaling $675,857.43 are being placed in the post office for delivery today. Real property tax bills will net city coffers $571,257.90 while personal property dun notices will bring in $104,599.53. Special assessment bills for paving and other improvements are also being mailed.

CORINE GUSTAFSON, comely Youth Center member, will grace the cover of Life Magazine on Dec. 29, the publication announced this week. She is the second Youth Center girl to make Life's front page.

Dog Control Law Passes First Reading Three Limit Is Placed on Ownership

Coral Gables' "long in the making" ordinance controlling dogs was passed on first reading Tuesday night with final passage slated for November 4. The wordy new law, which supersedes existing dog ordinances provides in the main that: 1. All dogs must have an annual rabies innoculation. 2. A $1.00 license fee, for which a metal tag will be provided, is required for all dogs. 3. Dogs must be either kept under control by their owner or be kept on a leash while on public streets. 4. No dogs will be allowed in business places where food is sold. 5. Dogs bitten by rabid dogs must be impounded for 90 days. 6. No more than three dogs over eight weeks old may be kept by one person in any residential area. 7. Maintaining of noisy or vicious dogs is prohibited. 8. Provisions are provided for punishment of persons found guilty of cruelty to dogs. Expected to give rise to the most comment was the provision limiting the number of dogs owned by one person to three. A similar proposal, made a year ago, gave rise to a storm of protest.

QUICK THINKING on the part of Gables police officers Hermit Davis and J. B. Steiner prevented this armed trio from holding up the Happy Hour Tavern early Tuesday morning. Being questioned by Safety Director William G. Kimbrough and Detectives Delbert Edwards, Hugh McGough and A. M. Bishop are Robert E. Horan, John F. Johnson and James M. Gomez. Police say they have confessed to stick-ups in San Francisco, Denver, Kansas City and Miami Beach, as well as house burglaries. Johnson and Horan were arrested when police saw their car parked on Coral Way. Gomez was trapped when he came to inquire about their whereabouts. Part of their loot is shown on the desk. —Riviera-Times photo by Binner

TIP-OFF BY BELL WORKER IS CHARGED Two Nabbed In Obispo Residence

Gambling interests, reported to be casting avaricious eyes on the lush Coral Gables territory were served stern warning today that they will find the lid here clamped down tighter than a pressure cooker cover as local police officers staged a surprise raid on an alleged booking establishment operating in a home at 916 Avenue Obispo. The police raiders arrested Stuart M. Lockhart and Mrs. Charles Parrish, Jr., and held them on $500 bond each, charged with operating a gambling establishment. While the officers were in the house the phone rang and Detective Delbert Edwards reported that a feminine voice said "Stu, this is Mollie at the telephone company. Constable Shields was just in to trace the address on your phones." Edwards also took two bets over the phones before removing them. Also seized were scratch sheets and what police described as miscellaneous ledgers and pencils used in gambling.". Members of the raiding party included Detective Lieut. A. M. Bishop, Detective Hugh McGough, Detective Edwards, Officers A. E. Tipton, Robert Ingersoli and Constable W. E. Shields. Lockhart and Mrs. Parrish are slated to appear in municipal court at 5 p. m. today. Given Free Hand The Riviera-Times learned today that city commissioners and the city manager met early Tuesday evening with Director of Public (Please turn to Page Two)

Sex Education and Taxes for Schools Provide Topic for Heated P.-T.A. Debate

The combustible question of sex education in public schools and tax increases to eliminate tenement crowding in classrooms touched off heated debate from floor and rostrum Tuesday at a Dade County School Board symposium on problems facing the school system. James Henderson, Milton Weiss, R. P. Terry and H. O. Collins of the School Board were joined by Superintendent of Schools James T. Wilson and his assistant, Robert Snyder, in the forum discussion. Henderson Keynoter "We should raise the money locally, control it locally and spend it locally," Henderson said in keynoting the Board's unanimous approval of the proposed two-mill County tax increase to finance a $12,000,000 school building program. Noting that funds raised locally would be available for immediate use when they are needed, Weiss declared "I'm in favor of dependence upon local financial support for Dade school programs — supplemented by all the State aid we can get." Sees State Control Terry warned that dependence on State funds for major school support might bring with it State control and interference in local school affairs. Two pertinent questions were (Please turn to Page Two)

Speedy Action Is Predicted On Parking Lot Land Buy

Preliminary action on acquiring lands for off-street parking in Coral Gables has been put on the calendar for the November 4 meeting of the city commission. At that time commissioners will begin study of recommendations of the planning board, brought up to date at a meeting held last week. Authority for the purchase of lands to be used as parking lots was given through a special act passed in the last session of the state legislature. Discussing the proposal on Tuesday night, city commissioners pointed out that the time for speedy action has come. The fact that suitable vacant lots are fast disappearing as construction goes on in the business area was emphasized as a factor making immediate buying of land necessary. City Manager William T. McIlwain told the commission that he believed a company could be found that would finance the purchase of the land through some sort of revenue bonds.

X-Ray Schedule Is Announced

Residents of Coral Gables will have an opportunity for free chest X-rays, beginning at 10 a. m. on Monday when the Dade County Tuberculosis Association brings its portable unit to Sam's Building, 206 Coral Way as part of the statewide fight against tuberculosis. The unit will be available through November 7. Hours on weekdays will be from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. and on Saturday from 11 a. m. to 2 p. m. and 5 p. m. to 8 p. m. No X-rays will be taken on Sunday. All Coral Gables citizens over 15 years of age are eligible to have the free X-rays taken. It takes only 30 seconds to take the picture and no undressing is necessary. Mrs. William T. Cox, president of the Coral Gables Woman's Club will be in charge of securing volunteers for clerical work during this period. The Association has set a goal of 100,000 X-rays for Dade county.

PACKAGE Apes Homing Pigeon And Returns

A package with homing-pigeon instincts became the latest headache for Postmaster Hugh Emerson when it was used as the subject of a protest letter filed with the post office by Paul H. Brinson, local attorney and former city commissioner. In his letter to Emerson, Brinson stated, "About two weeks ago I delivered to the Coral Gables post office a parcel post package to be shipped to Oklahoma. The package bore a printed label showing that it was to be shipped to the addresseg and with my return address typed thereon. "Instead of going to Oklahoma, it was delivered to my home two days later. Tries Again "I returned it to the post office and called the clerk's attention to the error and he, in turn, pointed out the mistake to one of your employees and asked that they be sure the package was properly routed. "Four or five days later the package was again delivered to my home. Once more it has been placed in the hands of the postal service with a hope and a prayer that it will finally reach the addressee in this instance time meant something to me as the article was being sent to Oklahoma for repairs on a guarantee of three-day repair service and I hope for more efficient return service from the Oklahoma postal authorities."

Gas Company Plans Rejected by Board

A recommendation of the zoning board that the Miami Bottled Gas Company be denied permission to erect a bulk storage tank in the 4500 block of Ponce de Leon Boulevard was upheld Tuesday night by the city commission.

Bradley Ok's Gable's Bid On Biltmore

Decision to lease the Miami Biltmore golf course to the city of Coral Gables for use as a municipal links was announced in Washington, yesterday, by Gen. Omar K. Bradley. Bradley, in a communication to Rep. George Smathers, informed the congressman that the VA had decided to accept the city's proposal to lease the course. The city's bid, made by Mayor W. Keith Phillips, included leasing of a portion of the former club house to serve as locker room and caddy house facilities. A representative of the VA will be sent to Coral Gables in the near future to work out final terms of the lease.

Philharmonic Concert Set For Tuesday

Ruth Higgins, well-known local soprano, will be in the spotlight on Tuesday when the Philharmonic Orchestra of Coral Gables presents its sixteenth concert in the patio of the Country Club of Coral Gables. Mrs. Higgins will sing Elsa's Dream" from Lohengrin, Schubert's "Serenade", and "Giannina Mia" from the "Firefly." Dmitri Shmuklovsky will conduct his own composition, "Serenata Espanol," the J. P. Riddle Foundation's November selection. Stuart Woolley will perform the trombone solo.

Baby Cavaliers Lose To Edison

The Ponce de Leon baby Cavaliers lost their second game in five days when they bowed to the Miami Edison Junior Varsity, 12-6, at the Ponce field Wednesday. Their only other defeat was by Miami High, 18-6, Friday.

Gableites Given Ticket Priority For Pool Show

Approximately 2500 seats will be constructed at the Venetian Pool in order to accomodate an overflow crowd expected to attend the water carnival to be held there on Dec. 29 and 30 as part of the Orange Bowl festival. E. E. Seiler, Orange Bowl business manager announced Thursday. The seats will be first offered for sale to Coral Gables residents around the middle of November, Seiler said, and then offered for general sale to the public. General admission seats will sell for a dollar, reserved seats will be offered at $1.50 and a few box seats will be available for $2. Coral Gables first representation in the jamboree will include a fashion show and an acquatic display by outstanding talent invited here from all parts of the country to participate, John Rasasco, Venetian pool director disclosed. Tuesday the City Commission allocated $3,000 to sponsor the event upon the recommendation of Mayor W. Keith Phillips, a member of the Orange Bowl committee.

Local Realtors Will Attend State Meeting

Coral Gables will be practically depopulated of realtors next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday as a large delegation of local board members journeys to West Palm Beach of the 31st annual meeting of the Florida Association of Realtors. Accompanying President and Mrs. Donald F. Peck to the meeting will be C. Dana Woodman, Helen R. Hilson, Leslie Coombes, Margaret L. Duncan, Paul A. Mickler, Christian Jensen. Estella Richards, Marjorie Paslek, Leonard Gentil, Joe Gregory, Mr. and Mrs. Walker McGough, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Culham, Louise L. Levine, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fishman, Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Beals. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Lehman, H. J. Leader, Fred F. Lewis, Esther Ganyard and Mrs. Michael Robertson, board secretary.

Tools Worth $600 Stolen On 'U' Campus

Tools valued at $600 were stolen from a shed on the University of Miami main campus, according to a report issued today by Gables police. Believed taken over the weekend, the tools were the property of the Gust K. Newberg Construction Co.

Promise Action On Rezoning Of 'U' Strip

Speedy action on the rezoning Campo Santo on the north boundary of the main campus was promised Tuesday night by the city commission after hearing a plea that the curving street be zoned to permit duplex and fraternity houses. H. W. Toomey and Alex Smith appeared at the meeting to ask that some action be taken soon. Commissioners plan to travel to the site in company with members of the zoning board before reaching a decision.

O'Donovan and Marks Combine To Bring You Ponce High News

Activities at Ponce de Leon High School are back in full swing again, and on the job to keep you posted on Ponce news are Denis O'Donovan and Pauline Marks, who were named Riviera-Times correspondents this week. Their column will be a regular feature in your community newspaper. Denis, a senior, has been working with local publications for five years. His honors, gathered at Ponce, include National Honor Society vice president, National Forensic League vice president, Forensic Club president, National Thespians publicity chairman, member of the Ponce champion debate team, Key Club publicity chairman and holder of the Journalism, Forensics and American History medals to name a few. In addition to being business manager of the 1946 Ponce Cavalcon and advertising manager and sports editor of the 1946 Ponce Tribune, he is now producer of a new radio show soon to be broadcast over WBAY. He plans to become a public relations counselor. Pauline, also a senior, has been a writer for the Tribune, Quill and Scroll secretary, Y-Teens member, editor of girls sports for the 1946 Cavalcon and a member of the volley ball and tennis teams. She attended Miami Beach and Miami High before coming to Ponce and plans to study Spanish as a career. Watch for their combined efforts in the Riviera-Times.

One Way Traffic Seen For Giralda

City commissioners were asked this week to study the possibility of making Avenue Giralda, one block east of Ponce de Leon Blvd., a one-way street. City Manager William T. McIlwain told the commission that the moving of the post office to that block had caused a congested condition which can only be remedied by the one-way measure.

New Garbage Truck Purchased by City

Authorization for the purchase of a $4,195 Ward La France garbage truck with an additional $500 expenditure for a body was authorized Tuesday by the city commission. Whidden Motors was awarded the contract.

Realty Exams Are Announced

Examinations for brokers and salesmen desiring to operate a real estate business or become a real estate salesman in Coral Gables will be given at 9:30 a.m. Friday, October 31 in city hall, Warren Lehman, secretary of the examining board announced today. Other business concerning the board may also be introduced at this time, Lehman stated.

No Funds Available For Housing Plan

The possibility that the city of Coral Gables might embark on a housing program for employees, under federal sponsorship was exploded this week when City Manager William T. McIlwain was informed by the Federal Housing Authority that no funds were available for that purpose. McIlwain had written to the government bureau on two occasions, asking if any plan was possible whereby the city could erect dwelling units for municipal workers.

Burglars Break Glass To Rob Restaurant

Burglars who broke a glass to gain admittance to the Paradise Restaurant, 3800 Tamiami Trail, early Saturday morning escaped with five dollars in cash and several cartons of cigars and cigarettes, Gables police revealed today. One fingerprint, taken from the broken window, has been sent to the FBI for possible identification.

Four New Busses Arrive Next Month

Delivery of four new twin coach busses by November 10 was predicted this week by City Manager William T. McIlwain. The busses will be driven fro mthe factory by city employees, who will make the trip north for that purpose.

More National Publicity Slated for Youth Center

Coral Gables Youth Center is scheduled for two national publicity releases in the near future, it was announced this week by Mary T. Moore, executive secretary of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. "The Story of Our Time," published by The Book of Knowledge, will use photographs of the Youth Center to illustrate an article by J. Edgar Hoover on Prevention of Juvenile Crime. Photos were supplied this week by the Chamber of Commerce to the Grolier Society, publishers of the Book of Knowledge. For Television Harry Walsh, photographer for Universal Newsreel and NBC Television, arranged with the Chamber of Commerce this week to photograph a group of the smallest children boxing at the Center. Similar pictures were used last year by Walsh for Universal Newsreel. This year's photos will be released to NBC Television's New York, Chicago and San Francisco outlets. The Chamber also furnished editorial copy about Tahiti Beach to Esquire Magazine's travel department this week. Other recent publicity releases by the Chamber have been to Thomas Register, Ohio Motorist magazine; Florida Realty Journal, Florida East Coast Railway descriptive booklet; General Drafting Co., map, and Nester House Publications.