Coral Gables Historical Archive
Coral Gables Riviera-Times
Friday, October 31, 1947, page 5 (of 12)
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CORAL GABLES COUNTRY CLUBBER
By GORDON TAYLOR | Great prestige and honor has fallen upon our club. You may well be proud of the selection of good old CC of CG as the site of the dedication of Crandon Park and Rickenbacker causeway reception and dinner-dance, Nov. 10. It is our chance, and privilege, to entertain the leaders of our nation, and I hope, through the coopera-tion of you members, that their visit to Coral Gables will be a happy memory in their busy lives. Just imagine what would happen if all you members decided that through your club you could put on one of the nicest shows in all the south by combining your efforts to have: spotlights galore; tropical plants and flowers of flaming beauty; huge photographs showing to best advantage our part of Florida; flags representing history and nations; and all the other touches here and there that we think stands us apart from the rest of our states. There is very little time left for action, so watch for the announcement of the committee chairman on decorations in your next bulletin. Election Monday Two important events occur at the same time this coming Monday, November 3rd. At 6 PM the elections close for a new president of the club and three new directors. At 8:45 PM the curtains draw back on one of the outstanding plays of our time, OUTWARD BOUND. It is quite appropriate at this time to pay deference to our retiring president, Phil Laurence, who has worked untiringly with his executive committee (W. L. Gray, Jr., Ben Turner and Earl De Noon) and members of his board. His fine leadership will leave a record hard to surpass in the annals of the club. You'll Enjoy It It is quite likely that most of us are unfamiliar with the theatre world, but it is easy to be impressed with artists in our theatre group who feel a sense of humility when portraying roles of the type in OUTWARD BOUND. It is a play that you will enjoy, and regret if you miss it. We'll give the heros of the theatre a well earned rest after this play. They have entertained an aggregate audience of 2,000 persons so far and have proven their social position in our social club. The next play will be a one night Christmas pageant, written, directed and produced by member Sylvia Furlong. Much to do about this later. Before we look too far into the future, let's go back to the Halloween committee and give them a grade-A rating for the splendid job they did. Applause goes to Chairmen Mr. and Mrs. Leo Mahan, Mr. and Mrs. Forest Le Baron, Mr. and Mrs. John Halifax, Mr. and Mrs. Ike Macy, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hoicraft, Mr. and Mrs. Penn Pennock, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Cuniff, Dr. and Mrs. Marvin Ebelmesser and that witch of witches, Princess Nina and her talented little aide. Also, to judges, Mr. and Mrs. Ren Nitzsche, Capt. and Mrs. Fred Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Lally. Unquestionably the skill and talent in this club is unlimited. Bridal Winners The winners of the Contract Group this week were Mrs. Roy Wilson on Tuesday, October 21 and Mrs. Winton Beck Thursday night, October 23rd. The Duplicate winners were Mrs. Wallace Foulks and Mrs. Thomas Tawes Thursday, October 23rd and Mrs. Joseph Fitzpatric and Mrs. Ike Parrish on Monday, October 27th. Bill Gorman, Chairman of the Men's Golf, has announced that the course is in good playing shape because the water has gone down entirely and the greens have dried out. The Blind Bogey Tournaments will be resumed with a nine-hole tournament on Wednesday, November 5th from 2 to 3 p.m. CLUB EVENTS Fri. Oct. 31-C.C. of C.G. Youth Group-Halloween Party 4 to 6 p.m.; Rotary Club Luncheon 12:15 p.m. Civic Room. Sat. Nov. 1-Club Dance, 9 to 1 a.m. Sun. Nov. 2-Dinner and Dinner Music, 6 p.m. Mon. Nov. 3-C.C. of C.G. Theatre Presents "Outward Bound", 8 p.m., Civic Room. Tues. Nov. 4-"Outward Bound", 8:45 p.m.; Kiwanis Club Luncheon, 12:15 p.m., Civic Room; Contract Bridge, 1:30, Civic Room; Optimist Club Dinner, 6:30, Civic Room. Wed. Nov. 5-Lions Club Luncheon, 12:15 p.m., Civic Room; Buffet Dinner, 7 to 9 p.m.; Club Dance 9 to 12. Thurs. Nov. 6-Contract Bridge, 8 p.m., Civic Room; Duplicate Bridge, 1:15 p.m., Card Room; Theatre presents last performance of "Outward Bound".
CORAL GABLES' FAVORITE TAVERN FRIENDLY BAR
305 CORAL WAY | PABST BLUE RIBBON ON DRAFT | BEER WINE | JUMBO SANDWICHES | SPECIAL LOW PRICES ON BEER BY CASE
Charles May Named Manager Of 'Fox's'
CHARLES MAY | Appointment of Charles May, former maitre d'hotel at the Country Club of Coral Gables, as manager of Fox's Restaurant in South Miami was announced today. May, who has been in charge of the dining room at the Country Club for the past four years, will assume his new duties immediately. A Gables resident, May served as maitre d'hotel at the Columbus Hotel and the Malmi Biltmore before coming to the Country Club. He stated today that the popular South Miami dining place will feature both luncheons and dinners under his direction and will cater to parties, banquets, bridge parties and banquets. "Buddy" Maxwell, chef at the Country Club, will join May at Fox's where he will continue to offer his well-known "Chicken Maxwell" and southern fried chicken. "I hope that the friends I have made in Coral Gables will always feel welcome to drop in and see us at Fox's," May stated today.
Historical Society Holds 25th Session
Dues upped from one to two dollars a year for all active members of the Historical Association of Southern Florida, effective Jan. 1st, 1948 was voted at the meeting of the group Monday in the University Main Building (south campus). Sustaining memberships remain the same according to Justin P. Havee, secretary. The 25th program meeting was highlighted by a paper read by Mr. Havee, on David True's story of the "Wrecks of Spanish Fleets on Florida shores." Olin C. Webb, baritone and Miss Elizabeth Suddath, pianist entertained with musical numbers.
'CHARLES' AND Bud Maxwell 'CHEF DE CUISINE' FORMERLY WITH THE Coral Gables Country Club NOW AT FOX'S
| Saturday and Sunday SPECIALS $2.75 | PRIME RIBS OF BEEF, au jus BAKED IDAHO POTATO SALAD | ROAST TENNESSEE TURKEY DRESSING -- CRANBERRY SAUCE CANDIED YAMS -- BRUSSELS SPROUTS | BUSINESS MEN'S LUNCH $1.00 | COCKTAIL BAR A Little South of South Miami on the Dixie Highway PHONE 4-9134 | CLOSED MONDAYS
Good Weather, Fine Music Mark Philharmonic Concert
If there was ever a more beautiful night for an outdoor concert than that which greeted the patrons of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Coral Gables on Tuesday this reviewer never heard of it. A brilliant moon, a cloudless sky, still and cool, light pleasant and melodious music-this is what Florida should mean. The new policy with regards to the admission of club members-they now must pay-really separated the sheep from the goats, and the loyal Old Guard of music lovers gave every evidence that the musical program, the soloist and the general atmosphere suited them right down to the ground. The orchestral numbers, under the direction of Oliver Washburn, went off without a hitch. Even the sound amplification and that spotlight worked to perfection. Did Fine Job Ruth Higgins, the soprano soloist, did a fine job, and was rewarded with many bows and an encore-"Ciribiribin"-given with piano accompaniment by Eleanor Clark Linton. Dmitri Shmuklovsky's number-"Serenata Espanola"-went well and showed a certain amount of simple charm, and was well played, as a trombone solo, by Stewart Woolley of the orchestra. Mr. Shmuklovsky conducted his work-the October Selection of the J. P. Riddle Foundation for Orchestral Composition-while Mr. Washburn, general factotum, took his place at the bass. All of the orchestral works were well conceived and well performed; most particularly the "Valse Triste," the Mozart overture, the two intermezzi from the "Jewels" and the "L'Arlesienne" suite. The concert was closed in the usual manner with a medley from an operetta-in this case "The Red Mill"-which was very warmly received.-ARS LATA.
Reports On Vacation
Reports from Mrs. M. W. Hallam in Macon, Ga., say that she is really having a wonderful time visiting the Harry Brantleys, former local residents. Mrs. Hallam plans to leave shortly for Harriman, Tenn. to visit the Hilborn Botkins, also former local residents.
Casey Rites Are Observed In Massachusetts
Funeral services with requeim mass intoned by the Rev. Peter McKone S. J. of Shadowbrook, the Jesuit Novitiate, took place St. Mary's Church, Lee, Mass., for Charles E. Casey who died Oct. 11 at St. Luke's Hospital, Pittsfield, Mass., after a short illness, and just 10 days after his arrival in Pittsfield from Coral Gables. Mr. Casey, a retired attorney, was a winter resident of Coral Gables residing 919 Avenue Escobar, for the past six years. He was a native of Lee and a graduate of Fordham University Law School. He practiced law in New York City and was a member of the Playhouse Operating Movie Company in New York City. He retired in 1941. Mrs. Casey preceded her husband in death last April. A sister Miss Ella J. Casey, a member of the Pittsfield High School faculty, is the only survivor.
South Miamian Fined Fifty Dollars On Traffic Count
Leo Roberts, 18, of 321 North 5th Avenue, South Miami, was fined $50.00 and costs when he plead guilty before Judge C. R. Robertson Monday evening to charges of reckless driving, failure to stop for traffic lights, and failure to obey an officer. Officer L. C. Perry testified that Roberts was speeding and that he ran a red light. He followed Roberts, according to his testimony and ordered him to pull over to the side of the road. After Perry, who was in civilian clothes, had identified himself as a police officer, he ordered Roberts to follow him to the police station. Roberts made an attempt to escape and ran another red light, Perry stated. Perry called in the license number of the truck and Roberts was apprehended. Perry is an officer at the Miami City Stockade.
CORAL GABLES RADIO HIGHLIGHTS
EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a daily standard program 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 7:35-Musical Album 8:00-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-Easy Rhythm 1:00-Say It with Music | 2:00-Songs of Praise 2:15-Accent on Strings 2:35-Keyboard Capers 3:00-Song Test 3:00-Coconut Grove Review 3:35-Off the Record 5:00-Spotlight Vocals 5:35-Radio Classified 5:45-Music Shop 6:00-Sportscast 6:15-Organ Melodias 6:35-Music In the Night 6:45-Family Altar 7:00-Uncle Martins 7:15-Square Dance 8:00-Old Times Tunes 8:35-Employment Office of the Air 8:45-Public Service 9:00-Symphony Hall 9:30-Record Collector 10:35-Club Royal 11:00-"Milk Run"
EL DIDO TEA ROOM
312 Coral Way On Miracle Mile | LUNCH 11-2 | Now Catering To Afternoon Bridge Parties and Luncheons | FULL COURSE DINNER BY CANDLE LIGHT SERVED 5 TO 8 P. M.
Hofbrau Bar-Grill
136 Giralda Ph. 4-9591 | All Western AA BEEF STEAK PLATTER 75c French Fries and Salad SERVED 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. | BEER . WINE BEST DRAUGHT BEER IN TOWN 10c
DRINK . . . EAT . . . AND BE MERRY -- At the -- HUDDLE BAR AND GRILL
226 Alcazar Ave. Phone 48-9195 OPEN FROM 9 TILL 12 -- SATURDAY TILL 1 | BEER COME IN AN MEET "GENE and RAY" UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT WINE
Frank White's HAPPY HOUR TAVERN
AIR CONDITIONED | Where MIAMI Meets THE GABLES | 3680 CORAL WAY MIAMI | THE FAMOUS JUMBO HOT ROAST BEEF SANDWICH HAS RETURNED FOR THE SEASON JUST AS FINE AS EVER | SERVED FROM 11 A.M. TILL 12 MIDNIGHT
SHERRARD'S DIXIE BELLE INN
7 MILES SOUTH OF CORAL GABLES On the Dixie Highway PHONE 48-8705 | COCKTAILS -- DINNERS | DIXIE BELLE SPECIAL Southern Golden Fried Chicken "ALL YOU CAN EAT" $1.85 Hot Biscuits with Honey, Whipped Potatoes, Country Gravy, Tossed Green Salad. $1.85 | SAME SERVICE FOR CHILDREN, $1.35 | BRUNCH SERVED FROM 10 A. M. TO 5 P. M. COMPLETE DINNERS FROM 5 P. M.
Jimmie's ON THE TRAIL
At Douglas Entrance to Coral Way | FEATURING CHARCOAL STEAKS and delicious FULL COURSE DINNERS Dancing Nightly From 10 to 3 | Shows Saturday Night Till Further Notice
Chick Inn
1101 S. W. 27th AVE. PHONE 4-9132 | SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN DINNERS $1.35 Served With: Hot Toasted Butter Buns and Honey Beverage and Dessert | STEAKS AND SEA FOOD | BOX CHICKEN DINNER to take out | Open Daily 5-10 P.M. Sun., 12-9 P.M. Closed Mondays
CLUB GRANADA Presents GEORGE BRODRICK and MIKE PEYTON
in a Sensational Return Engagement! -- Extra Added Attraction -- FRANCISCO, THE JUGGLER MICKEY & FRANCINE Coral Gables' Favorite Blind Pianist ADOLPH SNYDER | LES ROBINSON AND HIS ORCHESTRA | DINNER SERVED FROM 5 P.M. | BEST IN TOWN... Charcoal Broiled STEAKS and CHOPS All Fine Kansas City AA Meats! | CLUB GRANADA 4897 S. W. 8th ST. - MIAMI - TEL. 48-1003 NO COVER - NO MINIMUM DANCING NITELY - SHOWS
THE NOOK BAR AND GRILL
PHONE 4-2932 | THE NOOK BAR AND GRILL 227 MINORCA | GABLES FINEST BAR | PABST BLUE RIBBON BEER ON DRAFT Businessmen's Lunch and Dinners
BRASS RAIL DELICATESSEN & RESTAURANT
Douglas Road Opposite Douglas Entrance SERVING COMPLETE DINNERS from 85c | TRY ONE OF OUR CHOPPED LIVER SANDWICHES COMPLETE FOUNTAIN SERVICE ALL COOKING DONE BY "MAMA FAY" OPEN FROM 8 A. M. TILL 2 A. M. $11 MEAL TICKET FOR $10 | BEER AND WINE
Howard Johnson's
ED HASSEN - Owner PHONE 48-9541 THIRTY-SEVENTO AVENUE AND SOUTHWEST 8TH STREET | COCKTAIL HOURS FROM 12 TO 12 Only the Finest Liquors Served MODERATE PRICES Liquors and Cocktails Served at Tables Only | 11 A. M. to 1:30 A. M. Daily 11 A. M. to 2:30 A. M. SATURDAYS CLOSED EVERY WEDNESDAY SPECIALIZING IN DELICIOUS STEAKS -- CHOPS -- SEA FOODS OUR FRIED JUMBO SHRIMP, CREAMY COLE SLAW, FRENCH FRIED POTATOES FOR 90c IS A REAL MEAL AND A REAL TASTY TREAT OTHER PLATE DINNERS AS LOW AS 65c | ALL MENU ORDERS PUT UP IN SPECIALLY PREPARED BOXES ON A MINUTE'S NOTICE TO TAKE OUT | 50c and 60c LUNCHEON SPECIALS DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAYS | TAKE HOME SOME OF Howard Johnson's Delicious Ice Cream
Robert's Sky Club the Te Pee
3604 S. W. 8th St. on the Trail OPEN UNTIL 5 A. M. Your Host Robert Minervini Presents Music by Frank Linale AND THE CLUBMEN Featuring Al Foster | SPECIAL ADDED ATTRACTION Joe De Voe Sky Club Maniac at the Keyboard Operating Under New Management - Offering Friendliness, Courtesy, the Best in Service. | PHONE 4-9385 MIXED DRINKS OUR SPECIALTY All popular brands NO SUBSTITUTES | Dine, Drink and Dance . . . On The Trail at the Te Pee EXCELLENT SERVICE SENSIBLE PRICES DELICIOUS FOOD RED ROAD TAMIAMI ROAD NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT NO COVER - NO MINIMUM Air Conditioned On the Trail at 57th Ave. Phone 4-9258