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Coral Gables Riviera-Times

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CLASSIFIED

Ads that bring quick results PHONE 48-2641

All Kinds of Service

WANT AD DEADLINES TO INSERT AD— | Ads will be accepted until 10 a.m. for the same day's publication. TO CANCEL AD— | Cancellations will not be accepted later than 5 p.m. for the next day's paper. They cannot be accepted on the morning of publication. OUR COOPERATION WILL BE APPRECIATED.

PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES

Camera Repairs — Photostats MILEO PHOTO SHOP * 2103 PONCE

HARDIN OPTICAL SUPPLY CO. Accuracy - Quality - Service 270 Giralda Phone 48-3611 - 48-4226

FOUNTAIN PENS REPAIRED

All makes. Guaranteed work. SKAGSETH STATIONERY CO. 53 E. 1st Street

HILLIARD RUG CLEANING SERVICE

In your home or at our plant, using only modern methods. 2400 S.W. 32nd Ave. Ph. 4-0361

SHOES REPAIRED

Reasonably priced. Best material. Better Shoe Shop. 246 Sunset Dr., So. Miami.

ASK YOUR DECORATOR

Texture Cleaning, Rugs and Furniture at your home. MODERN HOUSEKEEPING SHOP 812 SW 42nd Ave. Ph. 4-2395

PHILLIP'S TYPEWRITER CO.

Adding machines and typewriters. Sales and Service 223 Aragon Ph. 48-4209

A TRIP to the Riviera-Times

is not necessary to place your "result getters." Just pick up the phone and dial 48-2641. You will be billed upon expiration of your ad.

Greetings

MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR RIVIERA-TIMES COMMUNITY-PRESS Harold Johnson 300 Aragon Phone 4-1634

Schools

BAYSHORE KIDDIE GARDEN Quiet and Delightful, South West Cor. 10th and Shoreland, Training. Day or residence. Ages 2 to 6. Transportation. Phone 48-1847. | KEN-CASTLE SCHOOL Nursery, Kindergarten and Elementary grades. All year. Day or boarding. 107th Ave. off Snapper Creek Rd. Way. Ph. 4-9721. | DEBORAH JANE ACADEMY A Progressive School for the Younger set. Nursery thru 3rd grade. Trained instructors. Transportation. 205 S 3rd Ave., S. Miami Ph. 48-4073

Instructions

THE BEST DANCERS LEARN AT JERRY LOVE DANCE STUDIO 126 Valencia Ave. Ph. 4-7066 | PIANO INSTRUCTOR, Specializing in children or adult beginners. Your home or mine. Ph. 48-6804. | OLIVE BEAMON Voice and Piano Adults and Children 2011⁄2 Alcasar Ph. 4-6959

Business-Professional

PUBLIC STENOGRAPHER, Betty Aydelott. 2206 Ponce de Leon. Renurke Co-op. Room 8. Ph. 4-1313. | MIRACLE MILE MIMEOGRAPHING Secretarial, Mimeographing, Mailing list. Do you need a business address or phone? Expert and prompt service. 320 Coral Way Ph. 48-1572

Business Opportunity

STORE FOR SALE. Attractive, complete fixtures. Fit for dozens of types of businesses. Lease expires in 1950. Rent $125 monthly. $11 gross. Reason for sale, moving from Gables Theater. Phone 48-5747.

Contractors

W. CLAYTON GETTY Builder OF GOOD HOMES Phone 48-3156 PITMANS SINCE 1925 833 Granada Groves Court Coral Gables | MARKS and JOYNER PLASTERING CONTRACTORS General and Patching 2198 SW 55th Ct. Ph. 4-7001 | H. C. DELLING BUILDER OF BETTER HOMES 228 ALCAZAR PH. 4-0219

Home Repairs

ALLIED INDUSTRIES Headquarters for plywood and lumber. Dixie Hwy & SW 31st Ave Ph 4-7839 | FURNITURE refinished, antiques restored. FRAZER BROTHERS 1483 NW 27th Ave. Ph. 3-0894 | Fireplace Construction Expert workmanship. Smoky fireplaces remodeled. W. A. CAPPS Ph. 4-2672 | NO JOB TOO SMALL: Carpentry, painting, tile, etc. Hourly basis. Ph. 48-4384, after 4 p.m. except Saturday. | ROOF REPAIRS & PAINTING J O E F U R Y 1114 Asturia Phone 48-2453 Reliable and Your Neighbor Twenty-Two Years in the Gables

Yard Work

EXPERIENCED yard workers. Mowing, Tree-trim. Clean-up. Reasonable. Ph. 48-5263 — 9-0370.

Orchestra

DOC MARTIN'S ORCHESTRA 4 to 8 pieces for your Christmas party. Reasonable. 825 SW 44 Ave. Ph. 4-2200

Landscaping

ARCHITECTS and CONTRACTORS Since 1932 MANGUS LANDSCAPE NURSERY 2703 LeJeune Rd. Ph. 4-4833 | LAWN MAINTENANCE. Grass cut, edged. Hedges, shrubs trimmed. $2.00 & up. Free Service. Ph. 4-9307 Ask for Glenn.

Awnings

CAMERON AWNING COMPANY M. D. CAMERON, Owner 211 Avenue Sevilla Phone 48-1343 "The Pioneer of the Gables"

Gifts

WRITE magazine subscriptions on your list. Have some cards announces your gifts which please all year long. Save time—order now at agency rates. WILLIS HALL AGENCY Ph. 8-7710 Eve. Ph. 3-3331 | BEAUTIFUL crocheted hand bags in wide and ecru, Florentine picture cut in all colors. $12.50 to $15.00. 1416 SW 13th Street. | LOVELY, hand painted stationery, cards, prints and other art work done by order. Reasonable. Phone 48-4330. | POTTERY, plants and garden accessories for your Christmas list. FRANK AND MALONE GARDEN SHOP 2704 Ponce de Leon Ph. 4-9652 | GIFT BASKETS of tree ripened grape-fruit, $4.75 up. Expressed in So. States. Barton $1.00. At Victor's 2405 SW 107 Avenue. Look for signs | FURS. Finely matched silver fox cape; silver fox stole; coat-style. Almost new. $300. Phone 48-6056.

Gifts

OIL PAINTINGS An appreciated and lovely gift for any occassion is an attractive box of high quality personal stationery printed to order. Mr. Johnson. Ph. 4-1634. | IDEAL XMAS PRESENT Large, attractive box of Gardenia Perfume for the price of one. $630 Avenue. Ph. 4-7066. | PERSIAN LAMB COAT Genuine black. Will hat to match. Worn only twice. Size 14-16. Ph. 4-9236. | BICYCLES. Boy's. Like new, $25. Girl's. Perfect condition. $15. Ph. 48-1512. Evenings Ph. 4-8446.

For Sale

PECANS. Paper shells. 49c lb. Shelled halves $1.50 lb. Grow Brother. Phone 4-7831. | SUITS, New Palm Beach. Boy's, sizes 11 to 16. Private party. Phone 4-6723. | TUXEDO. Small size. Worn only twice. Perfect condition. Ph. 4-6723. | BICYCLE, Girl's. Perfect condition, $15. 2109 SW 11 St. | GOLF CLUBS. 2 Hagen Haig Irons, 4 Hagen Woods. Canvas Bag. $100. J. Nodue. Rt. 2, Box 895, Miami. | BICYCLES, Girl's. One "Schwinn New World." The other "Schwinn Packard." Just overhauled. Like new. $20 each. 724 NW 24 Ct. Ph. 48-5023. | STUDIO COUCH. Rattan set. Hollywood bed. Tilt back couch. $35 each. Also, double bed, springs, mattress and other furniture. Ph. 43-4667. | CHRYS. 20c lb.; and cymbals, $50. 1143 Alhambra. Ph. 4-0738. | MRS. R. F. HEATH of 1221 Marlona Ave. was very pleased when she sold a bed in 2 days through a want ad in this paper. | BABY BED in perfect condition given free with purchase of baby mattress of excellent quality. $15. 3723 SW 60 Place. | REFRIGERATOR "Kelvinator", good condition, $35. Kerosene heater, $4.00. 5125 SW 7 Street. | EVENING DRESS, Peach Marquisette-Taffeta. Size 10-12. $10. Phone 4-2900. | BICYCLE, Girls'. Good condition, $20. Phone 4-0964. | GOLF CLUBS and bag. Good condition. $25. Phone 4-0364. | ELECTRIC TRAIN Machine. Wicker sun porch set. Set of Navigators-Sponges China. 913 Escobar Avenue.

Horse

Very gentle, pleasure horse. Five-gaited. Nationally known. Owner must sell—went to high school for horse than money. English bridle and saddle included, $450. Ph. 3-1585

Auto For Sale

FORD SPORTSMAN Fully equipped! Beautiful maroon! Just like new! Only $2450! Rainey Motor Co. 2301 SW 8th St. Ph. 48-4673

Wanted to Buy

CASH! CASH! CASH! 100 CLEAN CARS ANY MODEL ANY MAKE ANY CONDITION SHOP IT—THEN GET OUR BID 2425 S. W. 8TH ST. (TRAIL) PHONE 48-2522 "THE BIG LOT" BILL USSERY

Positions Wanted

JOHNSON EMPLOYMENT SERVICE "Serving employers with the finest of employees" 127 NW 1st Ave. Ph. 3-6725 | CHILD CARE in your home by the hour. Phone 4-2794. | BABY SITTER — Registered nurse. Mother of child. Available evenings. 6461 SW 4th Street. | LOOKING FOR A JOB? Dial 48-2642 and ask the Want Ad Taker to help you write a Positions Wanted Ad. Employers search this column daily looking for people like you.

TUTOR

Young woman tutor. All positions in academic subjects from 1st grade through 12th. College graduate! Experienced. $1.75 per hour. Riviera-Times, Box 11.

PUZZLE

By Jack Luzzatto | ACROSS | 1 Sack | 6 Brilliant-hued fish | 10 Fly before the wind | 14 Additional | 15_Tree trunk | 16 Burn furiously | 17 Mentions | 18 Raider of the deep | 20 Deft | 21 Row up | 22 Cup handle | 23 Sea nymphs | 25 "Fruit" cut in half | 27 Cessful firm | 28 Deprivation | 29 Cause to smart | 32 Studying the face of a problem | 37 Purloin | 38 He spent two years before the mast | 39 Wrongs | 41 Feminine name | 42 Sayings | 44 Connoisseur of art | 46 Cing to | 48 English school | 49 Florentine iris | 51 Warped | 56 Scull | 58 Elicit | 60 Travesty | 61 Building worker | 63 Native constellation | 64 Seaweed | 65 Not plentiful | 66 Pieces of eight | 67 Cleansed with caustic | 68 Cast off | 69 Affray | DOWN | 1 Nut | 2 Oxygen compound | 3 Complete | 4 Crinkly stuff | 5 Precipitately | 6 Besetting sins | 7 Fictitious picture book | 8 Made of rope fiber | 10 Knight's title | 11 Customers | 12 A forearm bone | 13 Garment worker | 19 Tamarisk salt trees | 24 Drowse | 26 Perfume from flowers: var. | 28 To sharp-shoot | 30 Tibetan monk | 31 Dash | 32 Egyptian skink | 33 Freshwater fish | 34 Mooring haven | 35 After | 36 Shone | 40 Barge | 43 An arrest: Fr. | 45. Without variation | 47 Downy ducks | 50 Soft twilled silk fabric | 52 Hindu woman's robe: var. | 53 Con- | 54 School: Fr. | 55 Compact | 56 Iridescent jewel | 57 Friend in war | 59 Wrap in waxed cloth | 62 Downcast | Copyright, 1947, New York Herald Tribune, Inc.

Solution to Yesterday's Puzzle

GENUINE REPAST EMPLOYS CERAMIC MURALISTS SCENE LUTE DAVIT ATOP LATER SAVOR RUE RESERVE ENTICES SOFA SARI DISBAND STRETCH POLE SPILL TREE ENTRAIN RAINERS SINCERE ELAMITE TANGLED RENEWED EASED SAILED

Positions Wanted

LADY will care for children or invalid. 1416 Obispo. Ph. 4-0094. | REFINED LADY would like practical nursing, companion housekeeper or child care. Available immediately. Ph. 48-4321. | DEPENDABLE Woman will care for children days or evenings. Ph. 4-9805.

Printing

COMMERCIAL, SOCIAL AND PERSONAL STATIONERY done on stationery, cards, announcements, etc. Ph. 4-1634, Mr. Johnson.

Help Wanted

YOU Are reading this newspaper as thousands of other Gables-minded doing every day. That's why it will be a snap for you to convince non-subscribers that they, too, should keep informed of all the world, national and local news through their own, and South, newspaper paper. The Riviera-Times is looking for representatives to acquaint non-subscribers with the advantages of having this Coral Gables community-minded newspaper delivered to their homes every day. Have you been looking for a really good job? One that will be interesting, enjoyable and will pay a salary, commission and bonuses? A job with an established, reliable and respected organization? If you are capable, sincere, reliable and not lazy the job is yours! apply in person to Mr. Johnson at the Riviera-Times will be between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. DISTRICT MANAGER. Experienced Coral Gables man to handle car routes. One who can enjoy being Big Brother to a group of live-wire boys. Must be able to handle business details such as supervision of sales, deliveries, collections, and promotions. Excellent opportunity for advancement. Salary, plus car allowance. Mr. Heath, 300 Aragon Ave. Phone 4-1634. | NURSE. Must be good, practically with baby-case experience. References. Phone 48-5707.

Apartment For Rent

GARAGE APARTMENT. Can sleep 3 or 4. Seasonal $350. Ph. 4-5152. | GUEST HOUSE, 2 bedroom, bath rumpus room. $200 monthly in season. Adults only. No pets. Ph. 4-2238

Rooms For Rent

LOVELY large twin-bed room. Bath adjoining. Walking distance to Gables. 314 Ponce de Leon Blvd. | COUPLE to share lovely home. Bus at door. Phone 4-4930. | SINGLE. For employed gentleman. References. Bus at door. 2512 N. Greenway Drive. Phone 4-1052. | LOVELY double master bedroom. Near bus. Cooking privileges. $20 per couple yearly basis. Ph. 48-6228.

Rooms For Rent

LARGE, airy twin bedroom for 2 men students. $12 each weekly. 505 Ponce de Leon Blvd. 4-9368. | DOUBLE BEDROOM. $20 weekly. Private entrance. Kitchen and laundry privileges. Patio and carbeque. Phone 4-7073. | FRONT TWIN BEDROOM. Private bath and entrance. Beautifully furnished. One block from Venetian Pool, and on bus line. $20 weekly in season. Riviera-Times, Box 12. | TWO BEDROOMS until Jan. 5 or 6. Reasonable. Phone 48-3200. | SINGLE ROOM. Private shower and entrance. $65 monthly. 137 Valencia Avenue.

Space For Rent

GROUND FLOOR. 40 ft. front. Office or showroom. Suitable for realtor, lawyer, beauty parlor, etc. $150 all month. Frederic F. Lewis 300 Alhambra Ph 48-5305

House For Rent

BUNGALOW. 6 rooms. On corner lot 100x160. Reasonable. Phone 48-3260.

Wanted to Rent

LOOKING FOR A TENANT? Dial 48-2642 and ask the Want Ad Taker to help you write a Rooms For Rent Ad. Desirable tourist and business people are daily searching the column for a place like yours. | WAREHOUSE SPACE. 25x50 or more. Must be in Coral Gables. Write P.O. Box 573, Coral Gables.

Tailoring

ZILDA & ALICE Dressmaking—Tailoring Expert Alterations 4602 Red Road Phone 48-2502 | LADIES' and MENS' expert alterations. Plaza Valet, 2420 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Ph 48-9333. | Alterations By Expert MRS. A. DEMEGLIO 420 Minorca. Ph. 4-2451

Trucking and Hauling

AVAILABLE any hour, every day, for light moving. Baggage and parcel pick-up. Hauling and hauling. GABLES TRANSFER & TRANSFER CO. Phone 4-4824

Real Estate

H. G. RUBERT REALTOR 222 Aragon Ph. 48-2665 | WE SPECIALIZE IN RENTALS and SALES ERNEST E. McGIBONEY 228 Alhambra Cir. Ph. 48-2603 | MICKLER & LYONS Sales, Rentals and Management 1202 Ponce Ph. 4-6417 | We would be pleased to have your property rentals listed with us. HILSON REALTY REALTORS 2236 Ponce de Leon Ph. 4-1655 | For residential and business properties in Coral Gables see DONALD F. PECK Realtor 2331 Galiano St. Ph. 4-0828 | WILLIAM F. RICE Realtor 2132 Ponce de Leon Ph. 4-4832 | MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR BILL BLANCHARD Sevilla Hotel Bldg. Ph. 48-1105 | MERRY CHRISTMAS from Marjorie Pasek Leonard Gentile Estella Richards Joe Gregory CHRISTIAN JENSEN Realtor 320 Coral Way Ph. 4-1629

FREE! Shopping Service

Don't Wreck Your Brain Looking For That Certain Item— Call Us and We'll Gladly Help You Find It. Phone 9-4791 Consumers Aid Advertising Agency

On Your Radio Tuesday Evening . . . . .

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BARRY NOBLE By Chuck Verral and Al Plastino

WHAT WAS THAT? SOUNDED LIKE A CAR CRASHING, OR A TRUCK! HOLY SMOKES! MAYBE IT WAS THE HIJACKED TRUCK BARRY WAS IN!... I GOT TO FIND OUT! I'M GOING WITH YOU, MR. NOBLE. MAY BE HURT. STAY HERE, BENNY, UNDERSTAND? STAY HERE, NOTHIN'! I'M GOIN', TOO! IF TH' TRUCK HAS SMASHED UP-- OH, MOIDER! 12-23

SMITTY By Walter Berndt

HOLLY WREATHS, BOSS? YES, IT'LL GIVE THE OFFICE THE YULETIDE SPIRIT! NOW HANG 'EM ON THE WALLS WHERE THEY'LL DO THE MOST GOOD! ??? KEEP BUSY DO IT NOW HEH HEH 12-23

THE GUMPS By Gus Edson

MILLIE, MY MASTERPIECE IS NEARLY FINISHED... AND IT'S EVEN BETTER THAN I EXPECTED... I'M SO HAPPY, NEWTON! YOU'LL SURELY WIN THE GRAND NATIONAL AWARD! YOU'RE GOING TO BE A SUCCESS AND MAKE LOTS OF MONEY! MONEY MEANS NOTHING TO ME--I JUST WANT ENOUGH TO GO TO TAHITI AND PAINT--AH, TAHITI -- THE BIRDS! THE FLOWERS! THE EMERALD SEA! BIMBO, DEAR... TAHITI MUST BE WONDERFUL--I'D JUST LOVE TO VISIT THERE! AH, YES... TAHITI... GREAT PLACE... LEADS THE WORLD IN EXPORTS OF KELP, FISH AND CANNED POL.... 12-23

HAROLD TEEN By Carl Ed

WHY THE LOOK, HAROLD? QUIET! I'M THINKIN' -- AND I GOTTA GO! NO PRESENTS FOR TH' GELS--AN' NO DOUGH! G-R-U-E-S-O-M-E!! WELL! DO I PASS INSPECTION? PEG! YOU PASS-- AND SO DO I-- 'BYE, NOW! I WARNED Y'ABOUT WIMMIN-- IF YOU DIDN'T MESS AROUND WITH 'EM YOU WOULDN'T BE WORRYIN' ABOUT XMAS PRESENTS. SHADDUP! 12-23 CARL ED.

WINNIE WINKLE By Martin Branner

SANNY CLAUS COMED DOWN GAMPA'S CHIM'LY LAS' CHRISMAS! WILL SANNY CLAUS COME DOWN OUR CHIM'LY, DADDY? WE-ELL, THIS IS A NEW HOUSE WITH A NEW CHIMNEY, MONIES-- "--AND MAYBE SANTA CLAUS HASN'T GOT IT IN HIS BOOK YET, SO MAYBE HE WON'T COME--" BAWWW WAHHH I WAS ONLY TRYING TO EXPLAIN IT TO THE KIDDIES,SO THEY WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED! YOU BRUTE! EXPLAIN IT TO YOURSELF! BY GOLLY-- I GUESS THAT'S WHAT I WAS REALLY TRYING TO DO!!! 12-23

JOHNNY HAZARD By Frank Robbins

WELL, LOOK WHO'S PLAYING MAJOR DOMO FOR THIS DOMICILE! LAMPARA! NOW I'VE REALLY GOT A GATE TO CRASH! LAMPARA DOES NOT LIKE TO CUT THE YOUNG MAN'S THROAT! IT MAKES HIM DIE TOO YOUNG! I'D HATE TO MESS UP THE MORTALITY STATISTICS... AND IN FRONT OF SUCH A CHARMING WITNESS, TOO! ENOUGH WITH THE AMOROUS AMATEUR! LET'S GET DOWN TO BUSINESS! BRING WINE, HAS-BEEN! 12-23