The Coral Gables Times

Thursday, March 15, 1962, page 15 (of 20)

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Dr. Crane Swaps His Column For Pulpit

The congregation at Coral Gables' First Methodist got a surprise Sunday before last. Looking out from the pulpit was a face familiar to them through The Miami Herald where he writes a syndicated column. Guest preacher was Dr. George W. Crane, long-time friend of Dr. John H. Hanger, pastor. Dr. Crane's column of count-1 appears in 250 newspapers and has a potential readership of 50 million. The night before, Dr. Crane sat down to dinner at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Hanger at 2901 Granada Blvd. He had chicken, ham, stuffed squash, green beans and avacado salad. After dinner, Dr. Crane showed his magic tricks for about two hours to Dr. Hanger's family and friends. "This was the cutest," Dr. Hanger said, singling out one of the tricks. "He (Dr. Crane) would go up to one of the girls and say, 'I bet you a dime I can kiss you without touching you.' "And then he would kiss the girl on the cheek and say, 'Oh, oh, I touched you?'" The two girls were Dr. Hanger's 14-year-old daughter, Genie, a ninth grader at Ponce de Leon Junior High, and a daughter of one of Dr. Hanger's friends. Dr. Hanger and Dr. Crane met 15 years ago. Dr. Hanger then was pastor of a church in Fort Lauderdale, and asked the columnist to be a guest speaker. Coincidentally, Dr. Crane was in town that weekend to speak at a church in Fort Lauderdale when he accepted Dr. Hanger's request to come to Coral Gables. At First Methodist on Sunday, Dr. Crane spoke on "Why Jesus Came to the World" at the first morning service. During the late service, he spoke on "Why the Bible Is the World's Best Seller."

Birmingham Choir Sings Sunday; Has Local Girl

It will be a very special Sunday this week when Dr. Frank . Mathes steps up to the pulpit of Granada Presbyterian Church, where he's the pastor. For his 21-year-old daughter, Rachel, will sing during the 11 a.m. service as a soloist with the Birmingham Southern College Choir. Coral Gables is one of 11 cities in Florida and Alabama that the choir is touring this year. The choir will sing selections such as Bach's Cantata Number Four, "Christ Lay in Death's Dark Prison," and three movements from Mozart's "Solemn Vespers." Rachel is a voice major at the Conservatory of Music at Birmingham Southern College and last weekend won third place in New Orleans at the Southeastern U.S.A. auditions for a Fulbright scholarship. Rachel is a soprano soloist at the First Methodist Church in Birmingham and recently sang a leading role in the Birmingham Civic Opera's "El Tabarro," by Puccini.

Retail Merchants Ready For Board Selections

Ten Coral Gables business people have been nominated to sit on the board of directors of the Retail Merchants Division. Recommended by the nominating committee were: E. P. Ayers, Jackson's Department Store; William Cooper, Cooper Motor Sales; Ed Crowley, Ponce Seed Store. Maurice Marco, Marco Shoes; Mrs. Madeline McEldowney, Elliot's Office Supplies; Ivan Morales, Warth Paint Store. Don Mullen, Don Mullen Inc.; Martin P. Nash, The Rumpus Room; Paul School, Irene Shop; and Mrs. Grace Wedemeyer, Coral Gables Flower Shop. Those who have another year to serve are Paul Campbell, Frank Maury, Sam Miller, B. J. Newburger and Ernest White. Deadline for nominations is next Monday, 5 p.m.

NEW METHODISTS

The First Methodist Church of Coral Gables has as new members: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin G. Haggerty, 1815 NW 188th Ter.; Mr. and Mrs. Murry Evans, 1958 SW 25th Ter.; Mr. V. O. Tarter, 3712 Anderson Rd., Apt. 4; Mrs. Mildred B. Lash, 6320 SW 26th St.; and Mrs. Macye S. Philips, 1612 SW 18th St.

'C' SILVER SPRINGS

ELECTRIC GLASS BOTTOM BOATS

GOD'S PLACE

Church worship shares the place Christ has in your life WORSHIP HERE SUNDAY WORSHIP Message By Dr. Coleman 8:30 - 11 A.M. How Christ Can Conquer America 7:45 P.M. Message By Ray Dobbins Home Missions at Home 9:30 A.M. Bible School 5:45 P.M. Fellowship Supper 6:30 P.M. Training Union and New Member Fellowship Wednesday, 7:30 P.M. Prayer Service University BAPTIST CHURCH RIVIERA DR. & SEGOVIA ST. Coral Gables T. Rupert Coleman, Ph. D., Pastor

HEADQUARTERS FOR PARCEL POST AND EXPRESS SHIPMENTS

We Will Pack Wrap and Ship Your Merchandise as well as we do our own. The Barefoot Mailman 234 Valencia Ave., Coral Gables "WE ALSO GIFT WRAP"

Bas Mitzvah For Suzanne

Temple Judea will be the scene Saturday of the Bas Mitzvah of Susanne Wolpe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Wolpe of 514 San Esteban Ave. Suzanne is an eighth-grader at Ponce de Leon Junior High School and is a member of the band.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH SERVICES

Sunday Services 9:30 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday School 9:30 and 11:00 A.M. Wednesday Testimony Meeting 8:00 P.M. First Church of Christ, Scientist Coral Gables 410 Andalusia Avenue Free Public Reading Room Weekdays: 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. except Monday and Friday 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. Sunday: Reading only 2:00 to 4:30 P.M. 400 Andalusia Avenue

Methodist Minstrel On TV This Sunday

Channel 7 will show last year's Methodist Minstrel Sunday afternoon from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Wesley Fellowship Class of Coral Gables First Methodist Church, the minstrel is held annually at Coconut Grove Playhouse and rehearsals are already underway for the May 24-26 production.

Deaths in the Gables

Vera Cox, 67, To Be Buried Beside Husband Funeral for Mrs. Vera Cox, 67, who died March 7 of a heard ailment, was held Friday at Coral Gables Congregational Church. Burial will be later in the Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., beside that of her husband, William Cox, a lieutenant in the Navy who died in 1952. They resided at 5737 Riviera Dr. for many years. Mrs. Cox was co-chairman of the Red Cross surgical dressings, which she established in 1941. She was a past president of the Coral Gables Woman's Club; president of the Women's Federation of the Coral Gables Congregational Church and a past president of Dade County Federation of Women's Clubs. Mrs. Kreeger, Here 37 Years Funeral was held Sunday at the Shenandoah Presbyterian Church for Mrs. Roberta C. Kreeger, 75, 720 Biltmore Ct., who died Friday. Mrs. Kreeger came here 37 years ago from Savannah, Ga. She was a charter member of the Shenandoah Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband, Thomas B.; a son, Thomas B. Jr.; and a granddaughter, all local residents; two sisters and a brother. Mrs. Schmitz, Lived on Urbina Requiem mass was held last Friday at the Church of the Little Flower for Mrs. Louise Schmitz, 74, 1461 Urbana She died last Wednesday. Mrs. Schmitz came to Coral Gables 17 years ago from St. Petersburg. She is survived by two daughters, Miss Catharine Schmitz, same address, and Mrs. James K. Moore, Miami; two sisters, out-of-town; and five grandchildren.

III REASONS WHY VAN ORSDEL'S IS CORAL GABLES' PREFERRED FUNERAL SERVICE

I EQUAL SERVICE FOR ALL Whether the family's expenditure is above or below the average Van Orsdel's is equally helpful and attentive. Our trained staff does everything in its power to meet the complete need of every bereaved family. II FINER FACILITIES Our beautiful chapel equipped with pews, kneeling rails and private family room, offers maximum comfort for family and friends. Covered parking and a private entrance is provided for the family. Two spacious parking areas are available for friends. III BETTER VALUES Because we serve many more families we can offer much more for less. Whether it is burial, cremation, or shipment — complete arrangements cost less at Van Orsdel's . . . and have for over 20 years. We offer all families a free choice of over 60 funerals from $145. Van Orsdel's CORAL GABLES' LEADING MORTUARY 4600 BLOCK TAMIAMI TRAIL

ST. PHILIP'S FAIR

St. Philip's Episcopal Church raised about $3,500 for its building fund at the annual spring fair March 3, said chairman and wife of a Metro Commissioner, Mrs. Winston W. Wynne.

THE NEWEST AND MOST BEAUTIFUL OF CHAPELS... Riverside MEMORIAL CHAPELS

A FAMILY TRADITION Based Upon DEDICATION TO SERVICE THE ULTIMATE IN COMFORT 50 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE MOST MODERN FACILITIES PERSONALIZED ATTENTION AND CARE TO DETAIL ... Larrie S. Blasberg, Funeral Director MIAMI BEACH 19th and Alton Road 1250 Normandy Drive JEfferson 1-1151 Douglas Rd. at S.W. 17th St. Leonard Zilbert Abe Eisenberg

WATER HEATERS

10-Year Warranty—RHEEM 20 GAL Glass Lined $37.95 30 GAL Glass Lined $43.95 RAY BALL PLUMBING 4251 S.W. 8th St. Tel. HI 5-2461 (EXPERT PLUMBING REPAIR SERVICE)

CONVENIENT REGULAR CHECKING ACCOUNTS AT MERCHANTS BANK OF MIAMI

950 RED ROAD (S.W. 57th Ave. near the Trail) Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

YOUR CHOICE OF FREE GIFTS

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WALTER H. JACK J. PAUL H. Combs Funeral Home INC.

Serving Faithfully since 1896 Northeast Chapel 1539 N.E. 2nd Ave. Paul H. Combs, Sr., Mgr. Coral Gables Chapel 1661 S.W. Douglas Rd. (37th Ave.) Glen H. Spencer, Mgr PHONE FR 3-2101 DADE COUNTY'S OLDEST FUNERAL SERVICE