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The Coral Gables Times

Thursday, June 21, 1962, page 15 (of 20)

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MRS. GIBBONS

Quota Club Receives Gibby Award

The Quota Club of Coral Gables, composed of business and professional women the Gibby award, established by the Hearing and Speech Center of Florida, 1540 W. Flagler St. It will be awarded annually to the person or club rendering the most meritorius service to the deaf and hard of hearing. And they are the first club to receive the award. The award is given and named in honor of Mrs. Margaret Trice (Gibby) Gibbons, now also blind, had a deaf child. Mrs. Gibbons who resides with her father, a retired realtor, at 1117 Asturia Ave., was the founder and first president of the organization in 1932, out of which grew the present center. Mrs. Kathryn Murphy, vice president of Hearing and Speech Center of Florida, made the presentation of the award, received by Betty Lunnon, service, chairman, at a Friday luncheon held June 8 at the Top 'O the Columbus Hotel.

Miss Mary Ferguson Picked by Soroptimists

The Soroptimist Club of Coral Gables observed two important events in their club life, Thursday, June 14, when they celebrated their 15th year of organization and seated their new president, Miss Mary Ferguson in dimer ceremonies at the Coral Gables Country Club. Miss Ferguson is accounting supervisor at Southern Bell Telephone Co., where she has worked for 30 years. The Soroptimist Club is made up of Coral Gables women executive and professional women in business. They support the South Florida Cleft Palate Clinic to which fund their retiring president, Helen Brood presented a check. Other new officers are Irene Morrow, and Marguerite Irwin, vice presidents; Ruth Bending and Louise Stewart, secretaries and Easter Martin Russell, treasurer. MISS FERGUSON

RE-WEAVIT

Invisible Reweaving — Mending Clothing — Sweaters — Rugs — Upholstery — Furs Collars, Hats. Made to order Tailoring — Ladies & Gents — One Day Service. ALL WORK GUARANTEED 1753 S.W. 8th ST. FR 3-6990 FR 7-4138

FOR THE KIDNEYS AND BLADDER

Drink 6 to 8 Glasses Daily! Mountain Valley Water from Hot Springs, Arkansas. Not Laxative. Not Chlorinated, Tasty, Pure, Low Salt. Ask Your Doctor Mountain Valley Water FROM HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS 301 S.W. 8 ST. FR 3-2484

EXPANDING OR ADDING TO INVENTORY?

CONVENIENT BUSINESS LOANS at MERCHANTS BANK OF MIAMI 950 RED ROAD (S.W. 57th Ave. near the Trail) Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

See Classified Ads For Bargains

At Convention

Attending the 47th annual convention of Kiwanis International in Denver, Colorado from Coral Gables is E. D. Rogers of 1710 Hernando St.

Albrights To Reside In Atlanta

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Franklin Albright are on an up-state wedding trip with destination, Atlanta, Ga., where they will reside. The marriage of the former Miss Margaret C. Oglesby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Oglesby of Miami Springs and Mr. Albright, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Albright of 3425 SW 13th St., formerly of the Gables took place at 4 p.m. June 2, at the Miami Springs Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dan Iverson officiating. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a beige net over pink and white flowered silk. Her half-veil of illusion fell from a crown of the veiling and she carried white rosebuds, orchids and stephanotis bouquet. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bone of Miami Springs were the couple's attendants. Mother of the bride wore a lace sheath over white and white orchids corsage for the wedding; the mother of the groom was in an all blue ensemble with white orchids corsage.

Storm Selected

Paul A. Storm of Coral Gables has been accepted as a participant in the Marine Biology, Brunswick, Me. Storm, an E.T.V. Biology teacher at Coral Gables High School was one of 36 teachers selected from 760 applicants throughout the country.

RAUB'S HARDWARE

AT 5131 S.W. 8th ST. PHONE HI 8-3877 At the same address serving Coral Gables and the Southwest Miami area for the past 15 years, has taken on a new face. "THE TRAIL GRANADA BUILDING" "5111" With paved customer parking area for your convenience. We also have added new conveniences and services on the inside including: Air Conditioning, High Fidelity Music for your pleasure. Lounge Area for your convenience. Free prompt delivery of your purchases, Top Value Stamps & Bonus Cards. Last but not least, we have increased our Lines and Stock for General Hardware, Small Appliances, Paints, Garden Tools and Supplies, Fertilizers, Mowers, Hand and Power Tools. When you need anything unusual as well as the usual, ask about our Special Order Service and "Save". Remember, it's your Neighborhood Hardware. "RAUB'S" HI 8-3877 5131 S.W. 8th St. Where service and fair prices are the trend every day.

DOG RACING EVERY NIGHT

EXCEPT SUNDAY 8:00 NO MINORS Biscayne DOG TRACK 320 N.W. 115th St. June 1-Sept. 15

WHAT OTHER FUNERAL DIRECTORS THINK ABOUT... PHILBRICK SERVICE

Baskerville Chapel LINCOLN HIGHWAY AT ROBERT STREET NEW LENOX, ILLINOIS February 7, 1962 Philbrick Funeral Home Miami, Florida Gentlemen: The remains of arrived here in good condition as per schedule. The family was well pleased with everything. Sincerely, J. Baskerville The names in this letter have been deleted, since we would never use such names for any publicity purposes. It is very gratifying to us to receive such letters of praise from funeral directors over the nation... especially since we consider them competent judges of the service demanded in our profession. In all four of our Greater Miami funeral homes, we are on duty twenty-four hours a day. Philbrick Funeral Homes SERVING METROPOLITAN MIAMI

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"

YES! YOU DON'T NEED SECURITY TO OBTAIN A LOAN

AT CORAL GABLES FIRST NATIONAL BANK Thousands of loans made annually on personal signatures alone. GIVE US A CHANCE TO SAY YES! Phone HI 5-2661, ask for INSTALLMENT LOAN DEPT. CORAL GABLES First National Bank 100 MIRACLE MILE

Philbrick Funeral Homes

"The Cost is a Matter of Your Own Desire" all (5) Locations MIAMI 660 W. FLAGLER CORAL GABLES 837 PONCE DE LEON BLVD. SOUTH MIAMI AT KENDALL, U.S. 1 AT S. W. 106TH ST. MIAMI SHORES 11415 N. E. 2ND AVE. HIALEAH - MIAMI SPRINGS OLIVE DR. At OKEECHOBEE RD. FR 3-6363 MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN OR 5% CASH DISCOUNT ALL SERVICES $140 $205 $275 $305 $345 $390 $425 $445 UP COMPLETE Funeral Cost Index Metal Caskets from $450 Hardwood Caskets from $460 Cremation - add $50 THE PHILBRICK FUNERAL HOMES Guaranteed Prices Our Educational Department will furnish Detailed Information, including Social Security and Veteran Benefits upon request, without obligation.