Coral Gables Historical Archive
The Coral Gables Times
Thursday, May 31, 1962, page 2 (of 20)
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2 CORAL GABLES TIMES Thursday, May 31, 1962
Neighbors Oppose Garden Clubhouse
(Continued from page 1)) Center, Alan Kessler, who lives in the neighborhood. "This property ... is a high-ly concentrated residential area. We have been concerned about a play area for our children." Kessler noted that the park nearest his home is Salvadore Park. "I have nothing against the Garden Club," Kessler went on. "I have nothing against womanhood. "What I am concerned about is the future use of this property." Mrs. Malcolm Lovell, Garden Club president, stepped up. She said her opponents "had little understanding of what the Garden Club is like." She said the Garden Club will not hold large parties. As for any liquor, she replied that her women drink a little tea, but that is all. Mrs. Lovell explained that the Center would be used only to exhibit flowers and plants. Once a year, the women would hold a flower show to help support their projects, she said.
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FACING THE CAMERA is Albert Singer, owner of University Inn, who seeks a liquor license for his establishment. At left is Mayor Searle. Dr. Fred Evans is partially seen and with his back to camera is C. L. Dressel Jr. The action was at last Friday's City Commission conference meeting. (Times photo).
On Liquor License University Inn Told To Seek Referendum
(Editorial on page 4) The City Commission has advised University Inn owner Albert Singer of his right to call for a referendum on his request for a liquor license. But Singer says he doesn't see why he should exercise that right when a simple ordinance change by the City Commission could give him the same result. The City Charter, which limits its issuance of liquor licenses to hotels of 100 rooms or more, was effectively amended in 1947 by an ordinance which defined the word "hotel" as excluding "motel." Singer maintains that his 161-room motel is in effect a hotel in the modern usage of the term. Singer appeared at the Commission's Friday morning conference meeting — coincidentally being held at his motel — to present his case. Commissioner Joe Murphy and George Wilson have indicated they favor a referendum on the proposal. Mayor Robert L. Searle believes a public hearing on a change of the ordinance would accomplish the same end. Commissioner Franklin Evans is opposed to both-any change or a referendum. Commissioner C. L. Dressel Jr. is in favor of allowing Singer to serve liquor any way he can get it to meet the competition of a new hotel — Ben Gaines' Holiday Inn next door on South Dixie Highway across from the University of Miami Main Campus. Friday, the City Commission discussed the possibility of holding the election at the same time as referendums on the application of two natural gas distributors to serve the City. But Singer hopes to convince the commission to fare the ordinance route. Estimated cost of holding a special election is $1,800.
Names Listed in Zoning Protest
The following appeared before the Zoning Board in connection with the Garen Club Center and in support of the rezoning: Mrs. Malcolm Lovell, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Herren, Dr. and Mrs. W. E. MacDonald, Mrs. William A. Quigley, Mrs. W. I. McIlwain, Mrs. Fred Mizer, Dr. and Mrs. George Pullias. Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Lutton, Mrs. S. M. Greene, Mrs. Frank B. Race, Mrs. F. D. Webster and Mrs. Herbert Vance. The 17 people appearing before the Board in protest were: Mr. and Mrs. Lowell R. Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Seymour, D. J. Linehan, Mrs. Ben Zarr, Ernest F. Smith, David Schaecter, Mr. and Mrs. William Frates, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Keefer Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Fox, Mr. and Mrs. George J. Klaeger and Allan Kessler. Kessler submitted a petition signed by the following 35 property owners objecting to the request: Mrs. John D. Armstrong, F.L. Bennett, Mrs. J.R. Beaver, Dr. and Mrs. Howard Rosen, Mrs. Lloyd H. Bankson, Charles A. Kimbrell. Harry S. Robertson, John M. Allen, Tommie Thompsch, Daisy J. Schmitt, Mrs. Joe B. Hendry, Mrs. L. H. Platt, Mrs. Max Brown, Mrs. R. H. Powell. J. M. Jardin, Margaret M. Brown, Mrs. Fred Snowman, Z. B. Honig, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Watson, Mr. and Mrs. Carolos Kakouris, Dr. and Mrs. S. H. Huntington, Mr. and Mrs. George Felts. Arthur H. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Weksler, W. D. Thurmond, Mrs. R. E. Holberg, Everett J. Merrifield, Bert G. Longenecker, E. R. Ezenke, Marie T. Gillmore, C. H. Covell, Evelyn V. Nickas, Frank Catterson and W. S. Smith Jr.
Insurance For Self City Near
The long awaited self-insurance study may be presented in the near future, Finance Director Kenneth Allyn told the City Commission Tuesday. Allyn had been asked about his study, launched nearly a year ago in July, 1961. The inquiry was touched off by a recommendation by the Insurance Advisory Committee that the City purchase additional coverage for its 10 new buses, seven of which are air conditioned. "I keep hearing about more and more insurance," said Commissioner Joe Murphy. He said he wondered about the need for additional insurance each year, now more than $200,000 in premiums annually. Murphy wanted to know if loan mortgage requirements were responsible for the recommended increase in coverage. Allyn said no. "Then why does this come up," said Murphy. Allyn said that the Committee felt $2,129 for full coverage of the entire automotive fleet for fire and theft and additional coverage was desirable. No action was taken on the recommendation.
Metro Tallying Vote on Bus
Metro Transit Authority is busy tabulating more than 1,200 replies to the 5,000 questionnaires set out two weeks ago on the need for bus service along Coral Way and Bird Road. Additional survey forms are trickling in according to Transit Authority personnel. It's too early, they say, to form any conclusions about the need for service. Coral Gables, meanwhile is sitting pat after indicating an interest in furnishing the service.
Tommy's Slogan A Winner
A Coral Gables boy won second prize in the 1962 Rockpit Ranger Slogan Contest aimed at keeping Dade's youngsters out of rockpits. The slogan of Tommy Williams, 1021, N Greenway Dr., was "Rockpits and canals are not my line, cause I'm eight now, and wanna be nine." Tommy's slogan competed with 125,000 others in a contest jointly sponsored by the Dade County Park and Recreation Department and the Dade County Council of Parents-Teachers Association and the Board of County Commissioners who donated the prizes. The second grader at Coral Gables elementary school won a world globe for his school and a $25 savings bond for himself.