The Coral Gables Times

Suburbia Today THE MAGAZINE OF PLEASANT PLACES

Published Monthly

In This Issue . . . Robert Frost | page 6 The Garden Room | page 8 Want to Buy a Country Club? | page 10 What a Sport! | page 30

Robert Frost . . . page 6 To begin this special All-Outdoors issue, we're proud to be able to bring two observations by Robert Frost. In his poem, "Closed For Good," the great poet sings a new song of the open road, in which you'll get a new look at nature, at Mr. Frost, and, perhaps, at yourself. He also adds two lines, all about himself, that should warm your heart. The Garden Room . . . page 8 Noted architect Edward Durell Stone outlines several ways in which you can take full advantage of your own piece of the out-of-doors, now that you're spending so much time in it, and keep your privacy, too. He recommends planning your house around an all-year garden room, or atrium, that will give you every comfort you now have in your living room—plus light and air and growing things. Want to Buy a Country Club? . . . page 10 The people of Westport, Connecticut, did want to buy one, so they set out to acquire Longshore, an exclusive private club in their town. Here is the account of how they did it, what they have made out of it, and what it means to the families of Westport that now use it, told by the man who acted for the town in wrapping up the deal. What a Sport! . . . page 30 Edward Streeter, famous author of "Father of the Bride" and "Chairman of the Bored," tells the tale of Jeffrey Bottomly, of Bottomly, Pennsylvania—the last specimen in a long line of great sportsmen and great outdoorsmen. In the family tradition, Jeffrey tried all kinds of athletics, from musical chairs to golf, swimming, and quail shooting—with most unexpected results.

Denny Hampson

Our cover artist shows the breadwinner—physically trapped behind his desk at the office, but mentally many commuter miles away from the stuffy, hot city. He muses about barbecuing and golf-ing and dancing and boating—all dreams that will come true, a little after 5 o'clock.

LEONARD S. DAVIDOW Publisher ERNEST V. HEYN Editor-In-Chief MARION LOWNDES Editor LAWRENCE C. GOLDSMITH Managing Editor CHRISTINA PAPPAS Associate Editor PHILLIP DYKSTRA Art Director JOHN BAILEY Humor Editor SUBURBIA TODAY is distributed nationally with newspapers in selected suburban communities. Editorial offices at 60 East 56th St., New York 22, N. Y. Advertising offices at 575 Lexington Ave., New York 22, N. Y. Business offices at 153 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago 1, Ill. Walter C. Dreyfus, Vice President. Patrick O'Rourke, Advertising Director. Ford King, Advertising Manager. Morton Frank, Director of Publisher Relations. © 1962, Suburbia Publishing Corporation, 153 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago 1, Ill. All rights reserved.

GETTING AROUND . . . to Our Pleasant Places and People

ANYTHING that's anything happens out of doors, these days. For instance, while it is not un-usual to see a sign, "Danger—Men Working," says Mrs. W. B. Perrin, of Alpharetta, Georgia, she recently came upon one near an outdoor barbecue that read, "Danger—Men Cooking." • • We've just heard a success story that we think is worth passing on to all of you. Some time ago, at a construction site a few miles from Sewickley, Pennsylvania, a robin fell into a 30-inch deep, four-and-a-half-inch-wide hole in a cement-block installation. Workmen tried to get the bird out, but failed, till along came 10-year-old Danny Sippy, who calmly took a bucket full of sand, poured it slowly into the hole, elevating the bird. The operation took an hour. • • When police in Pacoima, California, picked up a charming three-year-old stroller wandering aimlessly down the main street, they tried to discover where she came from. When they asked what her name was, she either couldn't or wouldn't tell them, so they began to go through her little pockets hunting for identification. At this point, she looked up at the circle of officers and said, "I don't have a gun." Other communities please take note: Around Boulder, Colorado, a driver-improvement course has been instituted for people who are 65 years of age and over. Students take regular driving subjects which stress special problems of the elder, such as slower reaction time and the effect of advancing age on sight and hearing. • • Dr. Wes McKenzie, of Bellevue, Washington, has two power lawn mowers. One is labeled "His," the other "Hers," but, says the good doctor, "I always make sure that only 'Hers' has any gas." • • Mrs. Moselle S. Caldwell, of Arlington, Virginia, writes to tell us about a Scouts project from which both the Cubs and the Explorers in her neighborhood profited. It seems that Den Mother Mrs. Everet Hedahl got two old jalopies for her 14 nine- and ten-year-old Cubs to take apart, as a Den project. With a Boy Scout adviser and a group of Explorer Scouts on hand to help and advise, the Cubs fell to with wrenches, hammers, and screwdrivers. Five hours later, there was nothing but a big pile of parts and a happy mass of enlightened youngsters. And the Explorer Scot seemed even more pleased as they prepared to haul the dismantled cars away; their next project is to put the two automobiles together again. Continued on page 4