The Coral Gables Times

All For You | 2 Gables Men Chosen Officers | Thursday, April 20, 1961 THE CORAL GABLES TIMES 11

New Handy Phones Place Emergency Help Nearby

Ever had the frustrating experience of needing aid and not being able to find a phone anywhere to call for help? Or finding the phone lines busy? These are the type situations Coral Gables' new emergency police and fire telephone system put into effect recently is designed to eliminate. "It's one of the finest things we've been able to do," said Police Capt. R. J. Crittenden. Police Chief William Kimbrough said the new system has already been used a few times to advantage. One of these was an accident reported by an off duty policeman Russell Jones, who picked up a nearby phone and called the station. "We have replaced an antiquated system with a modern, up-to-date emergency reporting system," said Fire Chief Paul Matheson. Fifty of the new phones have been installed by Southern Bell Telephone Co. Most are located in the downtown area. How do they work? It couldn't be simpler, Matheson said. It's simpler than using your own phone. All you have to do is go to the nearest bright green and red box mounted at intersection utility poles, pick up the receiver and wait for an answer. As soon as you do that, a light will flash on a Police Department switchboard and the operator will ask you to relate the emergency. "The information should be brief, but tell what the emergency is and where it is located," said Matheson. But stick around if you can. You may be needed when police or firemen arrive. It's as simple as that. No numbers to dial, no glass to break, no keys to turn - just open the box, pick up the phone and call in. Coral Gables is only town of its size in Florida to adopt the new system. Miami pioneered several years ago and Pensacola and Orlando recently followed. Hurricane Donna last fall destroyed the old fire alarm system which already was obsolete. The emergency phone set-up, which has been worked in with other communications improvements at the Police Station, costs the city $750 each month or $9,000 a year to operate. Eventually, the city hopes to have the emergency phones in many more locations throughout Coral Gables. "It's a trend I'm certain other cities will follow," said Matheson.

2 Gables Men Chosen Officers

James A. Wright III, of 615 Gondolier Ave. and Martin H. Rittenhouse of 4515 San Amaro Dr. were elected vice presidents of the Princeton Club of South Florida last week. Other. Gableites attending the reunion at the Urmey Hotel were John R. Beverley, of 815 South Alhambra Cir., and M. Lewis Hall Jr., of 2112 Country Club Prado.

Tasting Bee to Buzz Halls Of St. Philip's Episcopal

Seabury Hall, St. Philip's Episcopal Church will be the setting next Thursday, April 27, for a Tasting bee. Members of St. Hilda's and St. Catherine's Chapters of the Woman's Auxiliary are the promoters. Favorite foods plus the receipes for each will be available for all who come tasting. This is the second annual tasting bee. The hours are noon to 2 p.m. Mrs. James Greene and Mrs. Charles Ledbetter III, are co-chairmen. Assisting will be Mrs. Royce Powell, Mrs. R. W. Sleep, Mrs. Charles Cotterman and Mrs. James S. Thompson.

Clip This List, It Could Save Lives

Here's a list of the 50 new emergency call boxes. Clip and list for future use. Ponce and Douglas; Ponce and Cibao; Ponce and the Trail; Galiano and Santillane; Ponce and Antilla; Ponce and Zamora; Galiano and Zamora; Ponce and Majorca; Ponce and Minorca, Galiano and Alhambra. Ponce and Alhambra; Ponce and Giralda; Ponce and Aragon; Galiano and Miracle Mile; Ponce and Miracle Mile; Alhambra and Salzedo; Alhambra and Le Jeune; Le Jeune and Coral Way; Salzedo and Miracle Mile; Segovia and Coral Way. Granada and Alhambra, Granada and Coral Way. Ponce and Andalusia; Galiano and Andalusia; Ponce and Valencia; Ponce and Almeria; San Sebastian Ct. and Coconut Grove Dr. Le Jeune and Andalusia; Salzedo and Andalusia; Salzedo and Sevilla; Le Jeune and Anastasia; Segovia and University. Granada and Bird; Le Jeune and Bird; Ponce and Bird; Ponce and Catalonia. Laguna and Altara; Estancia and San Lorenzo; Ponce and San Lorenzo; Greco and Granello; Jefferson and South Dixie. Grand and 220 feet West of Jefferson; Le Jeune and South Dixie; University and Blue; Lincoln and Jefferson. Augusto and South Dixie; Douglas and Sunrise; Le Jeune and Riviera; Sevilla and Palos; Red and South Dixie.

How many savings accounts should I have?

That depends on YOU! How well you manage your money...and what you are saving for...are the determining factors in deciding how many accounts you should have at Coral Gables Federal. Separate accounts for each of your major needs is the easy, practical way to "budget for the future"...before the need occurs. First and most important is your Regular Savings Account, providing a general cash reserve for emergencies at any time...accumulating the down payment for a home of your own...assuring security and peace of mind for the years to come. But what about once-a-year expenses like taxes? They can take quite a "chunk" out of your regular savings...opening a Special Tax Account is a more realistic (and painless) way to meet this annual need. The same applies to Christmas and Vacation money...best handled through individual accounts. And for your children, of course, you want to do all you can to help them with their higher education...and the way to do it is through a Special College Savings Account. How else could you meet this future expense? So YOU decide how many savings accounts you need at Coral Gables Federal. Each account - Regular or Special-earns dividends at the current rate of 4% per annum, payable twice a year on December 31 and June 30. Accounts are insured up to $10,000 by a permanent agency of the U.S. Government. And each account enables you to "budget for the future"...whatever your needs may be. Assets Now Over $114,000,000 CORAL GABLES FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION SEE THE OFFICE NEAREST YOU | MAIN OFFICE... 2501 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables | HOMESTEAD... 1101 North Krome Avenue | WEST MIAMI... 6400 Southwest 8th Street | PERRINE... 701 Perrine Avenue | BIRD ROAD... 9043 Southwest 40th Street All Offices Open Monday Evenings 6:15 to 8:00 p.m. PERRINE and BIRD ROAD OFFICES ONLY Also Open All Day Fridays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. GEORGE B. CASTER, President CURRENT DIVIDEND RATE 4% per annum FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK SYSTEM FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN INSURANCE CORPORATION INSURED

We're New To Dade

April 9 | Richard and Nancy Hinckley, girl, 16545 SW 95th Ave.; Edward and Verdie Atkinson, boy, 911 SW 73rd Pl.; John and Denise Mazzarella, boy, 5971 SW 50th St.; Richard and Patricia Oelkers, boy, 6180 SW 11th St. | April 10 | George and Joanne Allen, boy, 5420 SW 95th Ct.; Michael and Adelaunde Racano, girl, 2701 SW 30th Ave.; Joseph and Grace Trio, boy; Philip and Louise Raff, girl, 9900 SW 45th St.; Roger and Joy Wadsworth, 7741 SW 54th Ct. | April 11 | Jack and Joan Leach, girl, 2573 Trapp Ave., Coconut Grove; Eugene and Neelson Simpson, girl, 6294 SW 41st St.; Reginald and Barbara Norris, boy, 8975 SW 170th Terr.; Richard and Eleanor Cunningham, boy, 12350 SW 191st St.; Jack and Sandra Hannan, boy, 10206 SW 46th St. | April 12 | William and Sally Bond, boy, 5950 SW 16th Ter.; John and Patricia Hendry, boy, 12101 SW 186th St.; Robert and Patricia Chesney, girl, 862 SW 31st Ave.; William and Beverly Motte, girl, 1821 SW 17th St.; Benjamin and Mildred Aaronow, boy, 3969 SW 2nd St.; Mel and May Payin, girl, 3116 SW 24th Ter.

West Indians From 1400's To Live Again

An archaeologist will speak of the people living in the West Indies before Columbus' voyage next Wednesday at 8 p.m., in the auditorium of Coral Gables High. Frederick W. Sleight, director of the Central Florida Museum, will illustrate his talk, "Conquest of the Islands," with colored slides. The program, sponsored by the Historical Association of Southern Florida, is open to the public. There is no admission charge. Sleight will also talk on the American Indians, their environment and accomplishments.