Coral Gables Historical Archive
The Coral Gables Times
Thursday, July 6, 1961, page 6 (of 20)
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Nassau Trip For You
St. Theresa's Senior Catholic Youth Organization is sponsoring a Labor Day trip to Nassau on the S.S. Florida. The ship leaves Miami at 5 p.m. Friday Sept. 1, and returns at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5. The ship is the hotel the whole time. Those wishing to go should contact John Healy, 6908 S.W. 61st Ave. MO 5-5957, or Ed Longo, 1548 So. Dixie Hwy., Coral Gables, MO 5-4142. July 14 is reservation deadline.
Renzo Abbondandolo All-American Italian Seeks Better Cultural Relations
By BECKY DOYLE-QUINN Times Staffer In 1921, a young man came from his native Naples, Italy, to America on a scholarship to Columbia University. This year, four decades later, he was awarded the highest honors granted by the Italian government - the Solid Gold Star of Solidarity - for his "continued work to foster better relations between the United States and Italy on economic and cultural levels." His name is Renzo Abbondandolo and he lives in Coral Gables at 5210 Maggiore St. A tan, greying man of 61 years, Abbondandolo moved here from New York in 1947. Since then he has made himself well known in cultural and political circles. He founded the Dante Society in Miami, an organization to promote Italian culture. He is now serving as Grand Venerable of the Sons of Italy, the highest office in the state. Abbondandolo is an official city greeter for the City of Miami, appointed by the mayor. He speaks four languages fluently, Italian, French, Spanish, and "what I think is English." He says his life is dedicated to furthering better understanding between the United States and Italy. He is proud of his Italian heritage, which dates back to the 12th Century, but he is foremost an American. He was nominated "Man of the Year" by the International Club of Miami. "If America is the melting pot of the world, I say Miami is the melting pot of the Americas and we must do all we can to promote understanding between our countries." He travels to Europe and Italy usually every three years. Abbondandolo says that when he comes to Naples, the Communist press always prints a notice of his arrival referring to him as an American "agent." "If defending our American way of life makes me an agent, they can call me all the names they like - but I feel good doing it." A warm, kindly man, his brown eyes glow when he speaks of his native country -but they positively shine when he speaks of his adopted country and the opportunities he has found here. "When I came to America I was so attracted to the country I wanted to stay here. Then I had the pleasure of meeting a very charming young lady, she later became my wife, and that settled it. I stayed!" He and his wife, who also was born in Italy, have one daughter, Lila, who graduated from the University of Miami in 1952. She is now Mrs. Russ Costanzo, 411 Castania Ave., and the mother of two children, Laura, 7, and Larry, 14 months. R. ABBONDANDOLO
City Machinery Insured by $3,677 Policy
Travelers Insurance Co. has been awarded a $3,677 three-year contract for coverage of boiler and machinery equipment owned by the City Coral Gables. Agents who will share in the award are International Insurance Agency, Inc.; Morris & Reynolds; Parker & Co. of Florida; and Wasser Insurance Agency Inc.
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TRAIL PHOTO & MUSIC
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Disaster Training Class Is Seeking Enrollment
A new class in personal disaster survival is getting under way at the Coral Gables Youth Center. It is a 12-hour course starting July 11. It will run Wednesday and Friday nights from 7 to 10 p.m. and runs for two weeks. The class is open to the public, from the age of 13 up. The course requires no fee. For further information contact Mrs. Evelyn Mader at WI 7-7808 who is coordinator of Civil Defense Adult Education for the Dade County School Board, or contact the Youth Center at HI 8-2567.
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CADILLAC SPECIALIST Complete Automotive Repair
Expert paint and body work. Engine and Transmission overhaul. EXPERT MOTOR TUNE-UP By Factory Trained Mechanics Complete Auto Repairs on All Makes Model Cars Expert Front End Alignment and Wheel Balancing PICK UP AND DELIVERY SERVICE Serving Coral Gables over 30 years CORAL GABLES GARAGE 4200 LAGUNA STREET Day-HI 8-2691 Night-HI 6-9907 Open 7:30 a.m. till 5:30 p.m.
Swimming Class Still Wants You
Swimming lessons are still available for children six years or over at Venetian Pool under the direction of the Venetian Aquatic Club. Registration for the two week sessions can be made by calling the Coral Gables Youth Center, Monday through Friday, at HI 8-2567 or HI 3-7197. Classes are still available for July 10-21, July 24-Aug. 4 and Aug. 7-18. All students must pass the test of the preceding course on the first day of each two-week session in order to enter the class for which they are registered. The course each student will take will be determined by the Venetian Aquatic Club.
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TELL IT TO THE MARINES
ADV. TELL IT TO THE MARINES Here in your NEW Coral Gables Times you'll find it told about the marines. The soldiers and sailors and airmen, too, will be told about. For, you see, the NEW Coral Gables Times is here for one reason alone ... to tell the story of what folks in the Gables are doing. There is only one place in all the world where you can keep up with the Gables. That's right here, in these friendly pages. Coral Gables TIMES 264 Sevilla Ave.-HI 3-1661
COUPON SPRAYING
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ENJOY THE FIRST FLIGHT GOLF COMPANY TOURNEY
$1,000 Golf Equipment in Prizes Donated by First Flight Co. ★ Buffet ★ Awards BILTMORE GOLF COURSE Sunday, July 9th 7:00 A.M. 1210 Anastasia, Coral Gables
KITCHEN CABINETS REFINISHED
FACTORY FINISH - LIKE NEW! ! ! Complete Remodeling Service PENINSULAR Enamelers, Inc. FR 3-6669 33 N.W. 6th St., Miami
Connoiseur Thief
The theft at the home of Earle Van Sciver, 1013 Hardee Rd., June 21 was a front yard affair. Matter of fact, it was two busts, each valued at $300, which were on Van Sciver's lawn. Two cast iron flower pot holders worth $50 were taken along with the marble statues.
DOTSON TIRE CO.
900 S.W. 8th ST. FR 9-2446 U.S. ROYAL TIRES FOREIGN CARS-ALL SIZES RECAPS BATTERIES FOREIGN CAR SERVICE Wheel Alignment Balancing Tuneups Brakes