Coral Gables Historical Archive
The Coral Gables Times
Thursday, July 27, 1961, page 10 (of 24)
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They Find You're Never Too Old to Learn to Swim
By BECKY DOYLE-QUINN Times Reporter A petite young woman in a bright red swim suit tossed her wet curls and declared, "you have to kick harder, HARDER!" Her student sputtered and kicked harder. The young woman is a member of the Venetian Mothers' Aquatic Club. She is a trained Red Cross swimming instructor and is one of 15 teachers donating their time to teach nearly 100 adults to swim. "I took the lessons last summer and passed the test, too. But I'm doing it over again this summer because I enjoy it. It's a good way to relax after work," said Mrs. Inez Brown, 10300 SW 52nd Terr. "And it gives me more confidence." The Dryer family is learning to swim together. Mr. and Mrs. Morris F. Dryer and daughter Barbara, 18, have lived in Miami for three years, at 5912 SW 31st St. They endorse the program enthusiastically. "I didn't believe they could do it in six lessons but now I do. Even I'm learning — and I could never even stay afloat," says Mr. Dryer. Mrs. Jean Cooper, of 3014 Douglas Rd., was having her first lesson Thursday night. She was, with the aid of teacher Mrs. V. DeMarco, 231 San Malan, beginning in the shallow water at the side of the pool. Other classes lined the wall of the pool, some hanging on the side until it was their turn to swim out to their teacher some 15 feet away. It seemed strange to see a 115 pound teacher hold a 180 pound student afloat with one hand. "Easy does it now," cautioned the teacher. "Okay, boss," said her happy student, gasping from the exercise. Mrs. Harriet Cason, supervisor, 7960 SW 36th St., explained that the sessions, sponsored by the Youth Center, are open to the public, free, except for a half-price admission of 25 cents to the pool. The instructors, all Red Cross trained, donate their time. The sessions, two nights a week for three weeks each, are informal. They are divided into four divisions: beginner, advanced beginner, intermediate, and swimmer. Classes are kept as small as possible. Many Coral Gables and have taken advantage of the Southwest area residents program. The atmosphere is relaxed, casual. The youngsters dive, make like fish, but the grownups take it slow and sure. If you have any interest call the Youth Center, HI 8-2567. MRS. Y. DeMARCO, 231 Santillane Ave., instructor, teaches an adult student at Venetian Pool, Mrs. Jean Cooper, 3014 Douglas Rd. (Photo by Raymond Lang)
Commission Acts Cagey About Red Lion Bar
No one has ever seen a red lion in Coral Gables and no one is likely to see a sign hanging over a bar by that name if the City Commission has it way. The Commission Tuesday deferred okaying a beer and wine license transfer on the Huddle Bar, 252 Alcazar Ave., when they didn't like the name selected by the new prospective owners. "I think the name stinks myself," Commissioner Joe Murphy told fellow commissioners. The Commission then kidded Murphy about his Lion Club affiliations. Present owners are Jalco Inc., Jacob Ginsberg president; Rita Harlem, vice president; Fannie Gisberg, treasurer. If approved, the new owners will be Fob Sales Inc., with Francis A. Gibbs, president; Bradley L. Gibbs, vice president; Opal V. Gibbs, secretary-treasurer.
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The second Adult Swimming Session offered by the Mothers Aquatic Club of Venetian Pool will begin August 15. Classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 to 8:45 p.m., for three weeks. The program is free to the public. The instructors, all Red Cross trained, are donating their time.
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