The Coral Gables Times

Thursday, February 15, 1962 CORAL GABLES TIMES

On Statewide Level Optimists Push Compulsory Swimming

Coral Gables Optimist Club has convinced the statewide Optimist organization that swimming should be taught in elementary schools and where possible made a compulsory subject. A resolution to this effect was originated by the Gables and passed at the district convention in St. Augustine recently. Representing the local club were President Sandy Marshall, Secretary Frank Toback Treasurer Jack Schurwitz and Ainslee R. Ferdie. The resolution stated that 6,500 individuals lose their lives by drowning annually, and that in Dade County the testing of elementary school children's swimming ability showed 20% were proficient swimmers but 44% were unable to pass a beginning swimming test. Each of the 100 state clubs will investigate the feasibility of incorporating swimming programs in their locales, explained co-chairman Ferdie. The clubs will appeal to the local boards of public instruction and, depending on local conditions, will recommend a compulsory program. Ferdie said, "In Dade County, we feel that with the use of public facilities, we have the accommodations to make the program compulsory." Ferdie said that among members of the local school board, there is some feeling that swimming instruction should be handled by the parents, not by the board. The Optimist Club plans to re-petition the board soon.

Auto Lightweights Cause Back Up at Inspection

Have you found the wait at the Coral Gables auto inspection station long? So have the City Commissioners. The main problem appears to be the truck inspection equipment which isn't working properly for some small cars, the Commission was told. Big cars use truck equipment when trucks aren't there, affording two lanes. Inspections have been narrowed down to one lane as a result, with long delays incurred. City Manager L. W. Robinson Jr. is looking into the matter, he said, and will report back to the commission next week. Meanwhile a segregation of large and small cars appears in the making as a temporary measure.

60 CG Women Compete in Golf Meet

Country Club of Coral Gables Women's Golf Association turned out approximately 60 players Friday out of 100 active members to play. The tournament was team event, best ball foursome with handicap. First team won with a 152. They were Mrs. Albert Bachmann, Mrs. Stanley Burke, Mrs. L. W. Dymond and Mrs. Claude Pepper. Two teams tied for second place with 153. They were Mrs. Fred Jones, Mrs. Joe Fretwell, Mrs. Dave Bosworth Jr., Mrs. Robert Grant, first team; Mrs. Albert Anderson, Mrs. Glenn Wood, Mrs. Bernard Neary and Mrs. Vernon Eason, second team.

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January Fatality Record Nearly That of 12 Months

The Coral Gables accident record got off to a bad start in January with two fatalities — one less than for entire 1961. A bright spot is that there were fewer accidents and injuries than for the same month last year. According to police records, a total of 147 accidents and 68 injuries were recorded in January, compared to 155 accidents, no fatalities and 73 injuries the same month in 1962. Killed last month were Clarence J. Brown III, 2904 SW 37th Ct., who drowned in a canal Jan. 5 and Marie Neylon, 67, of 3970 Douglas Rd., who died following a head-on collision on Red Road. Jan. 28.

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