The Coral Gables Times

THE Coral Gables TIMES

THE CITY BEAUTIFUL Vol. 36, No. 45 24 Pages Thursday, December 21, 1961 Phone HI 3-1661 Price 10c

WASPS TAKE UP FREE PARKING SPACE

-Times photo by Raymond Lang WASPS TAKE UP FREE PARKING SPACE

New Boat Docks For Matheson

A $95,000 part of a three-phase marina project is scheduled to get under way at Matheson Hammock in February. Bids have been called and are due Jan. 10. County Parks Director A. D. Barnes said last week that 75 boats will be accommodated following completion of the first phase and an additional [?] when the third phase is completed. The new marina will be located west of the present marina and just east of the fork in the road leading to the wading beaches. When completed, the old docking area will be demolished, Barnes said. The change, Barnes said, will provide more parking for those using the lagoon bathing area. Parking for that area will be extended to where boatmen now park. And the boat owners will have more parking facilities at there new location. Fueling facilities and rest rooms are included in the first phase, Barnes said. The second phase will entail construction of a snack bar and tackle shop and the third phase will expand facilities to 150 boats. Three parallel piers, 10 by 200 feet are entailed in the first phase, Barnes said. Thirty-seven catwalks to facilitate getting in and out of boats are also planned. The old facility, which is regarded as too close to the beach, will be removed with exception of the boat launching area, Barnes said.

10 Per Cent Are Absent Santa Brings Flu To Ponce Students

An unknown respiratory tract infection has hit approximately 10% of the student body at Ponce de Leon Junior High School in the past several days. Principal James J. Norton estimates that between 250 to 300 pupils have been out each day for the past eight or nine days since the mysterious bug hit the school. Only about two teachers have been out daily, Norton, said. Norton saw the Christmas-New Year's vacation which began Wednesday afternoon as a break for the school and he said he hoped the affliction will pass by the time school resumes Jan. 2. No similar epidemics have been reported from other schools, although many persons in the area are suffering from cold-like infections. Norton earlier this week informed parents to keep children home if they show signs of illness. Symptoms are high fever and congestion of the upper respiratory tract, Norton said.

Sound Off

(Editorial on page 4) The Metropolitan Charter Review Board is seeking your views on Metro. Make your opinions known to Robert M. Cason, administrative assistant to the board, at 1416 Courthouse, Miami 32, Fla. The board is scheduled to hold a public hearing at the Youth Center Jan. 11 at 7:30 p.m.

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'Pin Ball' Machine For Rail X-ing?

What Coral Gables needs is a six-way light that will turn red in all directions when a train approaches the Le Jeune Road-Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Blue Road intersection. If such a light were possible, the City Commission agreed while in a humorous mood, the Gables might save $11,000 or so on new railroad crossing signals there. "They want us to put up a pin ball machine," Commissioner Joe Murphy said of the FEC Railroad's request for the City to pay for installation of the Blue Road section of the complicated crossing. The Commission later passed a resolution authorizing the FEC to erect the gate, light and bell signals with the proviso that the city look at the plans before approving them.

ATTENDANCE PIN

Joe Hunter was awarded a 15 year perfect attendance pin last week by the Coral Gables Rotary Club.

Larry Larimore, Realtor, Coral Gables' only accredited property management organization. 159 Andalusla. HI 8-1563.

Chief of Rec Board Quits; Reason Clouded Board's Role, Personalities Are Hinted

(Editorial on Page 4) The chairman of the Recreation Advisory Board, Charles Rogers, has resigned from his job without a "by your leave" to his fellow board members. Rogers, who was absent from the last three meetings according to members, could not be reached for comment on his resignation. Mayor Robert L. Searle declined to make the contents of his letter of resignation known to the public. Board members, who met with the City Commission Tuesday to get a better understanding of their role, expressed surprise at learning for the first time that their leader had quit. They had waited a half hour for him to show for their last meeting, but didn't realize he'd resigned. It was indicated at Tuesday's meeting, however, that Rogers was unhappy with the personality clashes that had occurred and the role the board played. Rogers favored a board stimulated into action by City Commission requests for information or studies. But it developed Tuesday that the Commission majority favored a type board that would take the initiative to get things done so long as it did not interfere with the prerogatives of the city manager and commission. The board was split on its role. Commissioners were unanimous in their support for the board and its help. It was member Larry Adams who touched upon the personalities that have created dissension within the body. Adams said despite the apparent friction, the nearly unanimous votes on various proposals indicate that the board was more united than appeared. The present board was constituted in February of this year. The last board voted itself out of existence three years ago. It was Bernard B. Weksler, the present secretary, who suggested its re-establishment last year after several contro- (See Board, page 2)

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You can now order a new Electrolux as a Christmas present on our lay-away plan. Call Mr. Inman HI 8-2812 or stop at 1616 Ponce to place your order.

South Alhambra Circle They're All Lit Up For Fun, Not Feud

By ADELE SITKIN Correspondent People call it a battle, a feud, a fight—but these are but Yuletide rumors, say the principals. Actually, the elaborate Christmas lighting and decorations at the homes of the Abrahams and Cerniglias on South Alhambra Circle are there for everyone's enjoyment. So says the lady of each house. "Every year since we've been here—that's seven years —we have decorated," said Mrs. James J. Cerniglia, 700 S. Alhambra Cir. "And before that we had a smaller home, but we put as many lights up as it would hold." Her husband, who owns and operates the Black Caesar's Forge Gourmet Club, is the originator of the displays. He designs the layout of the lights. The Cerniglias have four children, Jimmy, 19; Marnette, 15; Toni, 13, and Debbie, eight. Jimmy and the yardman set up the entire decoration which is roped off to prevent the many admiring onlookers, who come especially to see the decorative lights, from tripping on the electric wires. There are sometimes as many as 30 or 35 autos there at once. "Down here," Mrs. Cerniglia explained, "it doesn't feel much like Christmas because (See Christmas, page 2)

THESE ARE CHRISTMAS lights?

Yessir. Staff Photographer Raymond Lang stood in the dark in front of the Cerniglia home on South Alhambra Circle and achieved this unusual image by moving his camera.