Coral Gables Riviera-Times

Tuesday, December 23, 1947, page 2 (of 8)

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92 Jam Hearing to Fight Relaxed Zoning in Gables

(Continued from Page One) fill up your vacant lots." "There's nothing wrong with the people who can only afford to build a 1,400 foot house," said the speculator. G. C. Kirkland of 1220 Avenue Messina agseed with him. "Does the size of the house make a better man?" he asked. "Do you want this territory to be the same way 20 years from today as it is now?" he queried. "You were mighty proud of the veterans when the bands were playing-now you won't let the bars down so they can live here," Kirkland said. Norman spoke again. "Coral Gables wasn't built for people who don't have much money," he said. And for good measure, Norman added, "Merrick didn't build for speculation-he built for ideals." Perhaps the most apt definition of the career of George E. Merrick was offered by attorney Brinson. Brinson termed the man who founded this city "a developer." Brinson asked that a complete survey of the city's zoning be made and that the issues involved be presented to all its citizens at an election, to take place if possible at the same time that voting on admission of "No Man's Land" is held. A move to take a show of hands to register opinions was almost underway when one resident asked a clearer definition of the issues. Was he to raise his hand if he were for no changes, or if he were for changes upward, or if he were for changes downward, or what? These questions set more tongues to wagging and the voting was forgotten. But any survey last night would have shown that a huge majority present wanted to keep things just as they are. Chairman Brown tentatively set down Jan. 12 as the date for a renewal of the hearings. He had gotten exactly no place in his attempts to find out what the citizenry wanted done with 12 blocks just south of Miller Road.

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FINE FURNITURE FOR FINE HOMES 221 Alhambra Circle Telephone 4-3182

What every Dad wishes he'd find under the Christmas tree! the great new PINCOR POWER LAWN MOWER

If you want to hear dad say WOW! - put a new Pincor Power Lawn Mower next to his name on your Christmas list! It's the finest power mower money can buy - self-propelled to make it fun to pilot a Pincor. Here's the gift that means years of carefree lawn care. Compare the host of exclusive features - the all-steel chassis, 1 1/2 H.P. engine, the built-in blade sharpener, the full 20-inch cutting width. Comparison proves the Pincor gives "the most mower for the money!" See it now! the great new PINCOR POWER LAWN MOWER $154.25 AS NATIONALLY ADVERTISED HARDWARE COULTER'S HOUSEWARES DELTA POWER TOOLS 1800 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Phone 4-2325 CORAL GABLES

Don't Hedge on Dad's Christmas! GIVE HIM AN AMAZING NEW PINCOR Electric Hedge Trimmer

Give Dad the surprise of his life! Give him the gift he secretly longs to own-an amazing new Pincor Electric Hedge Trimmer. No wonder! It takes all the back breaking work out of trimming hedges and shrubbery-does it electrically-at the flick of a switch! Precision engineered by Pincor-the most famous name in power lawn mowers. Buy his greatest Christmas gift now at- $3250 AS NATIONALLY ADVERTISED HARDWARE COULTER'S HOUSEWARES DELTA POWER TOOLS 1800 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Phone 4-2325 CORAL GABLES

Chicago Police Want Negro, Held Here on 9 Counts

(Continued from Page One) police he'd seen a colored girl driving when the crash occurred, but said she had slipped out from behind the wheel, walked away and a Negro man had driven away in the car. Chicago detectives have been looking for Boatwright ever since September. They told Kimbrough that Boatwright had been working next door to the place where the Chevrolet was stolen and that he and the Chevrolet had both disappeared at the same time. Should the Chicago men fail in their attempt to extradite Boatwright, the colored man will by no means go free. Coral Gables police are still holding him for reckless driving, causing an accident, leaving the scene of an accident, failing to report an accident, driving without a license, failing to have his car inspected, disorderly conduct by interfering with a police officer, resisting arrest and possession of a stolen auto.

Autoist Pays $50 On Reckless Driving Charge

(Continued from Page One) 51st Terrace, driver of a dump truck which Officers James Bergen and Theodore Bishop testified was traveling at 55 miles per hour, pleaded guilty to reckless driving and was fined $35. Admitting he'd sold sandwiches and soft drinks to construction workers without an occupational license, John Davis of Kendall, pleaded guilty to doing business without a license. After Davis had pleaded poverty as well, Judge Robertson remitted all but $10 of a $25 fine. Mitchell Odom, 51, of Tropical Park, was given a three-day term for drunkenness. Two days which Odom has already served will be credited to him, the judge ordered.

Portugal Reported Rich in Uranium

LISBON (UP)-A Portuguese mining engineer, Quirino Machado, told the press here that Portugal is among the most fortunate of nations-he said it possessed vast unworked quantities of uranium and radium. He said indications of uranium were found in many parts of the country. Some of the known ore-bearing veins, he reported, are several miles long. He pointed out that a total of 110 claims for uranium mining have been allowed by the state.

Complete MORTUARY CREMATORY AMBULANCE Service

A FULLY EQUIPPED FUNERAL HOME CONVENIENT TO THE ENTIRE SOUTHWEST Franklin Cole C.D. Van Orsdel 4437 S. W. EIGHTH ST. (FORMERLY 2012 S. W. EIGHTH ST.)

Last Minute Suggestions For a Lasting Gift! BOOKS....

THE IDEAL CHRISTMAS GIFT Books... TO SUIT EVERY TASTE AND MOOD Books.... FOR EVERY AGE BOOKS from CORAL GABLES' COMPLETE BOOKSHOP The Bookworm 214 Valencia Avenue PHONE 4-2659 Two Blocks South of Coral Way; Just Off Ponce OPEN EVERY NIGHT TILL 10 P.M. TILL XMAS WE GIFT-WRAP AND MAIL

Tomorrow's Entries at Gulfstream

IMPORTANT! To Owners of a KAISER or FRAZER or other fine cars

We are fully equipped to give bumper-to-bumper service on all makes of cars. Drop by today for a check-up by factory-trained mechanics. Also expert body and paint work at reasonable prices. WHIDDEN MOTOR SALES, INC. Kaiser-Frazer Automobiles Ponce de Leon Blvd. and Bird Road CORAL GABLES Phone 4-6088

Make This Your Headquarters For Photographic Supplies

Mileo PHOTO SHOP Developing and Printing Camera Repairs Photostats 2103 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Phone: 48-3669

Santa Shivers on Sidelines As Red Suit Fails To Show

(Continued from Page One) -but he was over in "Mayor" Bill Davies' living room, shivering in his unmentionables and waiting for his suit to come back from the cleaners! He sent his pack full of gifts to the waiting admirers. Refreshments were served and the gifts distributed by some of St. Nick's right-hand helpers-but somehow it wasn't the same. It was a bunch of pretty disappointed kids who trundled off to their homes. The children were nestled all snug in their beds-having nightmares, no doubt, that Santa would still be suitless when time came for his official visit Christmas Eve. Then out on the lawn there arose such a clatter-uh-huh. Santa had come through. Fat, jingling and jolly, he not only paid a personal visit to every home but into the bedrooms of the sleepy-eyed to whisper "Merry Christmas to all-and to all, Good Night!

Main Chance to Hialeah

Mrs. Elizabeth Graham has named six of her Maine Chance stalwarts for the Hialeah stakes. This winter Lord Boswell and Star Pilot will attempt a come-back in the McLennan and Widener. Ace Admiral is slated for the Flamingo, War Date for the Black Helen, and two unnamed colts are being pointed for the Juvenile.

NOTICE! CORAL GABLES PARCEL DELIVERY

OPEN NIGHTS 'TIL XMAS 48-6909 "You Buy It-We'll Haul It Pack It and We'll Mail It"

For a Musical Christmas Give a Stromberg-Carlson!

Here's the Truly Thrilling Gift for the Whole Family - A New Stromberg-Carlson Radio or Radio Phonograph. THE MAYFLOWER Only $330.00 Included in the galaxy of radio "Stars" by Stromberg-Carlson is their new exquisitely designed small instrument - THE MAYFLOWER. It is Stromberg-Carlson throughout in quality of tone, performance and beauty of appearance. A.M. - F.M.; automatic record changer; large speaker. Note cabinet dimensions if you have a space problem. Cabinet 32 in. wide - 32 in. high - 18 in. deep. Ample Record Storage Space. THE NEW NEW WORLD $457.50 Now - the amazingly beautiful - "out of this world" Stromberg-Carlson NEW WORLD is now available at a NEW LOW PRICE. All that's missing is short wave and push buttons; you'll hear the same fine tone from records or radio. F.M. of course. There's a Stromberg-Carlson radio or radio-phonograph for YOUR family. Select from a large variety of models priced from $37.95 to $695 now on display in our beautiful new CORAL GABLES STORE. OPEN EACH WEEK-DAY EVENING 'TIL 9 DURING DECEMBER A Small Deposit Will Hold the Radio or Piano You Select for Christmas Delivery. ALL RADIOS AND PIANOS MAY BE PURCHASED ON EASY TERMS. Earl Billings Music COMPANY MIAMI 2616 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD CORAL GABLES FT. LAUDERDALE