The Coral Gables Times

Thursday, January 18, 1962, page 5 (of 28)

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Grand Avenue Widening Falls With a Thud Here

(continued from page 1) Miami said Wednesday that Douglas Road is the logical stopping place for the widening of Grand Avenue due to cost factors. He said that the portion of Grand Avenue lying west of Douglas Road and still in Miami proper is 700 feet long. The other 1,200 feet west of the Miami city limits is in the Gables and stops at South Dixie Highway. The spokesman said plans have been in the works for a year, that a public hearing was held in the Grove (with five attending) and that work is expected to start almost immediately after several delays going back to last July. Contracts have been let. He said it was his understanding that a request by a Grove civic group to continue the Grand Avenue project all the way to South Dixie Highway lies behind Reece's request for participation by the Gables. This could not be confirmed because Reece was not in his office. The spokesman said cost is considered prohibitive just now for the second section west of Douglas Road. Considering the cost to the Gables and the City of Miami for rights of way acquisition, paving and all, the cost for that additional portion would be about a half million dollars compared to about $250,000 for the whole 3-5th's of a mile to be done from Douglas Road back east to Main Highway in the heart of the Grove.

They Want Teachers Overseas

The University of Miami is assisting the Department of the Army to fill 1,600 vacancies with the Army's dependents schools located in Ethiopia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea and Okinawa. Harry Frey, an administrator of Army schools abroad, will be at the University's Placement Office today (Thursday) to talk with qualified applicants. The greatest number of vacancies are for elementary teachers experienced in primary grades. Qualifications include a bachelor's degree, teacher training and two years of teaching experience in the past five years. Salary for the instructional staff is $4,435 for the school year with additional increments for advanced academic preparation. Rent-free quarters and overseas transportation are provided by the Government. The tour of duty is one year. For appointment for an interview call the UM Placement office, MO 1-2511, Ext. 2595.

Finally (Really) Gibbys Get Buiding Go Ahead

Dr. and Mrs. John F. Gibby, 806 Parma Ave., have finally obtained their permit to build an addition next to the controversial undug canal property that abutts their home. The City Commission Tuesday voted 4-0 to grant the Gibbys a variance to build within 27 feet of the canal rather than the required 35 feet. Commissioner Franklin Evans abstained for personal reasons. The Gibbys had tried unsuccessfully for several months to get a permit to build within five feet of the property. A suit has been filed by the City to determine the ownership of the undug canal property.

Car Park At Salvadore Is Promised

Users of Salvadore Park got good news from the City Commission Tuesday — the City has decided to spend $4,732 to construct a paved and landscaped parking lot there. The new lot will hold 31 cars. A long-standing conflict has existed about parking for the All States Friendship Club which utilizes the facilities of Salvadore Park.

Alexis B. Konohoff To Head Military Group

(Picture on Page 25) Alexis B. Konohoff, president of Kononoff and Smith Gables engineering firm, was named acting president of the new Florida post of the Society of American Military at its organizational meeting Jan. 5. Lt. Gen. Walter K. Wilson Jr., chief of engineers for the U.S. Army, was principal speaker at the meeting, held at the Coral Gables Country Club. The Jacksonville District, Corps of Engineers could become one of the busiest in the land, Gen. Wilson told the group. He cited activities at Cape Canaveral, the proposed cross-state barge canal and the South Florida flood control program as facets that will keep the engineers busy. "People in Miami are lucky," Gen. Wilson said. "They have a 15-year start in developing water resources — thanks to the work of the flood control projects." This is important for industrial development he said. Attending the meeting with Gen. Wilson were Brig. Gen. H. O. Morris, commanding the Atlanta Engineers office; Col. J. V. Sollohuo, commander of the Jacksonville Engineers office, and Burton J. Bell, SAME regional vice president employed at the Atlanta Engineers office.

Carry Tune? Then You Are Wanted

Women who like to sing are being sought for the Miami Chapter of Sweet Adelines. They sing barbershop harmony under the direction of Ozzie Westley of Hallandale. Members don't have to read music, but a good ear for harmony is important. Rehearsals are held weekly on Wednesday evening at 8 p.m., at the Miami Conservatory of Music, 2973 Coral Way. For more information call Mrs. L. F. Weiss, 537 San Lorenzo, at MO 1-2248.

PEOPLE

In spite of severe illness, Mrs. Louise Cornwell past president of the Pilot Club of Coral Gables has worked hard on the 7th annual benefit fashion show and luncheon to take place at the Fontainebleau Hotel Feb. 10. It is for the benefit of mental health. ★ ★ ★ At a recent board meeting of the Florida State Association of Parliamentarians, it was voted to establish an annual scholarship of $25 in honor of Mrs. Herberta Leonardy, 239 Fluvia Ave. Mrs. Leonardy teaches parliamentary law in the evening division of the UM.

Vote Stealing Is Topic

"How to prevent vote stealing," will be the subject of a speech by Gordon Buttorff at a special meeting of the South Dade Republican Club tonight (Thursday), 8 p.m. at Suniland Hall, 11539 South Dixie Hwy. Buttorff, a Louisville, Ky., attorney, specializes in voting irregularities.

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