Coral Gables Historical Archive
The Guide
Thursday, November 24, 1960, page 1 (of 15)
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THE GUIDE the local newspaper for all South Dade
BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit 742 Miami, Fla. Vol. 2 No. 24 William von Maurer, Editor Thursday, November 24, 1960 Published by TIMES-GUIDE 308 Aragon Coral Gables, Fla. HI 3-1661 Combined Circulation 44,095
POOR MR. GOLF BALL didn't stand a chance recently when these four women teed off on him to cop top honors in a tournament at King's Bay Yacht and Country Club. About 40 members of the Women's Golf Association played, and it was the first action seen on the just-completed golf course. Taking their swings are, front to back, winner of the A division, Mary McCrackin, 6500 SW 128th St.; "B", Estelle Van Armen, 1200 Country Club Prado, and Marian Krystow, 7401 SW 74th Ter.; and "C" winner, Dorothy Hall, 7380 SW 121 St.
LeJeune Project Is Stalled Again
Safety Lane Hitch Causes Newest Problem What ever happened to the plans for LeJeune Rd.? Recently revealed plans for its improvement by widening and repaving to four lanes show that it will not be constructed in the manner agreed to months ago. What happened? In the final analysis it will have to be noted that the agreement between the Chamber of Commerce, City of Coral Gables, the County and State Road Board could not be reduced to engineering drawings. The reason this could not be done was simple: A 70-foot right of way could not accommodate safely four lanes of traffic, a left turn lane and five-foot sidewalks on each side. Complicating the problem of left turn lanes is the fact that the planners who laid out the city created many non-matching intersections where the streets fail to join. Added to the fact that 60 feet is a far cry from the 100 feet recommended, the engineers finally threw up their hands. Therefore, don't look for left turn lanes when the highway is placed under construction in December.
He'll Be Here Nov. 26 High Flying Santa Will Whizz Into Coral Gables
Old Saint Nick will then be paraded through the downtown area on a special float obtained for the occasion. His arrival will put the 1960 Christmas shopping season into full swing. $10 Assessment The Retail Merchants Division of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, which has assessed its members $10 each to finance Santa's royal reception and long stay here, has asked other merchants to participate in the event. Donations may be made at the Chamber of Commerce office. The RMD has agreed to set Dec. 9-23 as the period during which stores will remain open nights. Closings will generally be at 9 p.m., but this was left up to individual merchants. Stores will not be open on Sunday. It'll be a high flying Santa who'll come to Coral Gables the morning of Nov. 26. The gregarious old gent with a bag full of toys will land his helicopter near Coral Gables City Hall at approximately 10:30 that morning and will greet and expected mob of kiddies, many of whom will cast eyes on him for the first time. Santa, long accustomed to air-borne travel, has switched to the helicopter for his visits to this snowless area. Live Deer But live deer will be on hand at Merrick Park across Biltmore Way from City Hall to make him feel at home. And a band will liven things up by playing some of his favorite yuletide numbers on his arrival.
Statewide Program West Lab Pupils Get Dental Check
About 90 pupils at West Laboratory School bared their teeth last week at a visitor and their parents will be glad they did. The children were having their teeth checked by a dentist. Dr. Bernard Neuwirth of the Dental Health Association checked the teeth of kindergarten pupils and other children who are now at West Lab. A blue card stating the condition of each child's teeth and recommended care will be given him to take home to his parents for their consideration. "This program is part of a state-wide program," explained the principal, Dr. Glenn Thomas. Dr. Thomas pointed out that West Lab is one of six Dade County schools taking part in the dental checkup. Dade Demonstration Elementary in Coral Gables is the only other area school involved in the dental survey. "The reason for making the survey," said Dr. Thomas, "is to find out the attack rate of the dental caries (cavities)." "They examined to find out the total number of permanent teeth decayed, the number of them missing and the teeth that had to be taken out because of adv. dental neglect."
Two Elderly Persons Injured
Two elderly persons were injured in a two-car collision at the intersection of Galiano and Palermo the morning of Nov. 10. Treated at Doctors' Hospital were George H. Knudson, 75, of 3400 LeJeune Rd., and Elizabeth M. Friedemann, 66, of 3240 Riviera Dr. Knudson was knocked out of his car following the collision and suffered contusions of the face, hands and knees. He was also treated at the scene by Coral Gables firemen. The Knudson car was eastbound on Palermo and collided broadside with the northbound Friedemann auto. Gables police, who charged Knutson with disobeying a stop sign, said that the Friedemann car had the right of way. Damage to each vehicle was estimated at $500.
150 Golfing Fans Needed For PGA Tourney
The City of Coral Gables needs the help of at least 150 persons to sponsor the Professional Golf Association Tournament, Dec. 8-11, at the Biltmore Golf Course. Sponsorship for the second annual national golf tournament cost $150 and will help raise approximately $22,500 toward the event. Last year's tourney drew some of the top names in golf and the city hopes to draw more top talent for this years' event. Qualifying rounds are scheduled to get underway Dec. 5, with competition beginning Dec. 8. PGA Tournaments are nationally televised and brought thousands of players and spectators to the Gables last year. Coral Gables was selected for the event when Havana, Cuba, proved politically unstable following the Castro Revolution.
South Miami To Purchase Brown Parcel For $39,000
South Miami Tuesday night, in effect, purchased the Brown property, a parcel of land including a fertilizer warehouse adjacent to City Hall on Sunset Drive, for $39,000. Council authorized City Manager C. B. Petry to execute purchase of the property from Winfred Brown to include three annual payments. The first installment will be $25,000, with the remaining payments of lesser amounts. The land, designated as 6110 SW 62nd St., is a tract 100 by 100 by 100 by 100 feet. The city, when it takes over possession of the land in 90 days, will tear down the fertilizer building and revamp the entrance to City Hall. Meanwhile, the city's inspection station, lying immediately east of the Brown property, may be moved to another location. In other business, Council: PASSED a resolution granting lot size and frontage variances to permit the construction of a single family residence at SW 67th Ave. and SW 76th Ter. READ a letter from Scott Bagby, who has been retained by the city to present a master plan of the city, saying that he will submit the plan to the city fathers at a tentatively set special Council meeting Nov. 29. The plan was due last month. Council last week wrote Bagby to find out when the plan would be ready. TABLED a resolution granting assorted variances for the construction of a new Mount Olive Negro church in the city's colored section. The variances apply to the front, rear and side setbacks. The church now is in a frame structure at 6316 SW 59th Pl. which would be torn down for a new CBS structure. GRANTED permission to South Miami Baptist Church to the erection of a tent from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3 for use in the promotion of a church membership drive. The tent, 60 by 90 feet in size, will be erected in an area directly across SW 62nd Ave. from South Miami Hospital. READ a letter from Marion Boriss, director of Public Works for Metro, stating that a master plan for Metro's sanitary sewer system is underway and won't be completed until Dec., 1961. South Miami had requested information from Metro about the county's proposed sewer program in hopes Metro could give the city sewage disposal in the near future. South Miami now is contemplating laying its own sewer pipes.
South Miamians Score In Debates
Two South Miami residents were among University of Miami debaters who swept to a record-making victory i the Carolina Forensics matches last week. Teammates and debate partners on the novice squad, UM Freshmen Art Rothenberg and Ronald Shapo helped top their division. Rothenberg lives at 951 Sylvania Blvd., Shapo at 1600 SW 17 Ave. In all, the UM squad brought home a record five trophies, including victories in the varsity and novice debate divisions and the impromptu speaking.
Good Skate Needed
Richard Stengle, 28 Zamora Ave., manager of the Little Theatre properties department of the Country Club of Coral Gables, is in need of a pair of ice skates for the club's next production "Anniversary Waltz," by Jerome Chodoro, to be presented, Nov. 28, 29 and Dec. 1 and 2 at the Club.