The Coral Gables Times

Thursday, January 11, 1962, page 18 (of 23)

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Maybe I Do Smell, Maybe I Am Dirty, But I'm Pretty Pure

Matheson Hammock Lagoon may look dirty and smell bad, but it's as pure as the driven snow, it says here. Harmful bacteria has never been excessive in all the years since the lagoon was opened in 1929, according to County Parks Director A. D. Barnes. "We've never had a bad report," said Barnes. The odor? That's caused by tannic acid seeping in from the mangrove area. And the dirty look? That's algae growing in the water, Barnes said. Tests are made every week in summer and less frequently at other times of the year, he said. Bacteria is all of the nice friendly type that won't make you ill, Barnes indicated. The reported contamination of the lagoon at Homestead Bayfront Park earlier this year was a false alarm, he said. Homestead Air Force Base officials declared the lagoon off limits following a rash of skin infections. Base personnel had tested the water and found bacteria abundant. But, Barnes said, all types of bacteria were counted when only harmful bacteria should have tallied. County tests showed no pollution, he said. The type of ear and other infections attributed to the lagoons are also prevalent at Venetian Pool and other bathing areas, the park director said. Matheson Hammock once had a large 20-foot opening at the center of the lagoon, but the opening was closed off and two smaller openings and a pipe substituted because of the problem of silt, Barnes.

Jaycees' Civic Contest

Next Monday is the deadline in the Coral Gables Jaycee contest for nominating someone you think has improved our Gables government, served our community well or is a good employer. Categories are "Good Government," "Distinguished Service" (age requirement 21-35), "David Henrick Good Citizenship" and "Boss of the Year." Write a letter why you think the person deserves anyone of the three awards. Send nominations to Jaycee Contest, Dr. Richard Souviron, 357 Miracle Mile. The winners will receive plaques during a dinner in their honor Jan. 18.

dine your way around the world... at the SIMBA ROOM in the new EVERGLADES HOTEL...

BISCAYNE BOULEVARD AT THIRD THE Simba Handsome decor...unsurpassed food and service...the Everglades hospitality... The Simba—Room of the Golden Lions—presents gourmet dining. What is your pleasure? If it's steak, choose your cut and watch the chef charbroil it to perfection. If you prefer foreign dishes with a flair, the Simba takes you dining to a different country every night...Perhaps French tonight? A sumptuous Persian feast? Paella from Spain? And wines...beautiful wines to complement every course.

700 Baseball-Eager Boys Need Helpers, Coaches

700 boys comprising the South Miami Khoury League are in need of people to help manage or coach their 1962 baseball team. At a registration meeting on Jan. 8 at Sunset Elementary School, 500 boys — a record number — registered for the eight leagues. "The present staff could not possibly handle the new enrollment and get the boys ready for the season which begins in March," said Ron Greco, head of the registration committee. Any person wishing to volunteer for the South Miami Khoury League can attend a meeting Monday at 7 p.m. at the Sunset Elementary School, 5120 Sunset Rd. Boys who would like to register with the teams or persons desiring to coach may contact Greco at CA 6-3503.

GRAND OPENING Jan. 12 All Star Entertainment

MIAMI'S NEWEST TWIST IN PERSON: SEE TV-RADIO DISC JOCKEYS: LARRY KING WLBW-TV WAM-E SID KNIGHT WAM-E KEN COLNER WAM-E JOE LEE ABC NEWS The Newest Sensation IRISH TWIST - 15 Colleens to serve you FREE RECORD TO FIRST 50 EVERY EVENING Continuous Twisting FOUR JADES and the TWISTERS NO COVER ADMISSION MINIMUM No Minors JACK BRADY'S SHAMROCK LOUNGE 2724 N.W. 36 St. (West of 27 Ave.) Open 8 P.M. — 5 A.M. Good Food — Free Parking Hully Gully — Pony — Fly — Madison

MOUNT OLYMPUS

SKY-HIGH on the roof of the New Everglades Hotel Step into a world of Olympian elegance...glittering crystal chandeliers, silver draperies, red velvet decor ...with the city's highest panorama-view of the Gold Coast. Feast on food fit for the gods! George Hines presents Vince Palumi and his orchestra in downtown Miami's only dinner-dancing restaurant showplace! This is MOUNT OLYMPUS! Dinner served from 7 p.m. A la carte prices begin at $2.25 The cocktail hour begins at 5 p.m. in the Sunset Lounge, adjoining Mount Olympus. And order a SUNSET COCKTAIL, exclusively Mount Olympus. For reservations, call Phillip at FR 9-5461 THE NEW EVERGLADES HOTEL BISCAYNE BOULEVARD AT THIRD

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If you have something to sell or something you do that people need, call HI 3-3054; HI 4-6844 or HI 3-1661 and ask for an Ad-taker. The Cost, just one dollar. The results, OVERSIZED!