Coral Gables Historical Archive
The Guide
Thursday, December 1, 1960, page 1 (of 16)
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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. 25 William von Maurer, Editor Thursday, December 1, 1960 Published by TIMES-GUIDE 308 Aragon Coral Gables, Fla. HI 3-1661 Combined Circulation 44,095
THE HOMECOMING QUEEN AND HER COURT at Coral Gables High School were named this week. The five girls (Queen is lower center), who were named Monday in a pep assembly, were introduced to the public at Tuesday's parade down Miracle Mile. But the highlight of the week was Thursday morning when the Gables Cavaliers clashed with the Eagles of Southwest High in their annual gridiron classic. The girls are, Queen, Judy Hasencamp, 1415 Alhambra Cir., and arranged around her, left to right, are: Becky Jones, 637 Minorca Ave.; Cheryl Speck, 1550 Zuleta Ave.; Kaaren Johns, 6431 SW 64th Ct.; Londa Hill, 152 Morningside Dr.
Burdine's Plans Southwest Store
Planned As Anchor In New Dadeland Dade County's largest "suburban city" plan, blueprinted in the wealthiest area to surround any Florida shopping center, was launched officially Friday, Nov. 18, as development officials announced that Burdine's will be the anchor store. Leases are now being negotiated for adjoining stores. The opening is slated for fall of 1962. The 140 acre area named Dadeland nestles in the V close to the junction of U.S. 1 and the Palmetto Expressway. The tract is 10 miles south of downtown Miami and three miles below the University of Miami campus. Seventy acres will be occupied by an initial 500,000 square feet of store space, malls and parking ground for 4000 cars. Burdine's alone accounts for 130,000 square feet of floor space. Unique Arrangment In a unique arrangement, some 30 acres to the north across Snapper Creek, and 40 to the south are under control for harmonious, supplementary development. With three hospitals nearby (Doctors', Baptist and South Miami), it is expected that doctors as well as other professionals will find convenient headquarters in the southern sector, along with theater, bowling and club entertainment facilities, automobile showrooms and other major enterprises. On the north, high-rise apartments are planned to serve those working in the center, university personnel and others who value the adjoining speedways to other business areas of the county. Consistent planning and architecture in the entire complex, and ideas like footbridges over Snapper Creek will produce a center appropriate to the standards of the people in the vicinity. By 1962 when Dadeland opens, the per capita income of residents within a five minute driving time will be double that of an equivalent group in North Dade surrounding the 163rd St. Center, and a third more than an equivalent group around the heart of Coral Gables. Total Incomes Population within a five minute drive of Dadeland is projected to 1962 at 55,200 with a total of $138,000,000 income and within fifteen minutes drive, 224,000 with $415 million income.
NAMED Miss South Miami Hospital at the South Miami Hospital Auxiliary Country Fair last Friday was Miss Carmen Kirby, 17, a senior at Palmetto High School. Carmen reigned over the two-day fair which raised about $6000 in funds for South Miami Hospital. She was chosen for the title from a field of 25 and received a rhinestone tiara, $15 in gift certificates and a necklace and ear-rings.
Gables Rotary Honored For Welfare Aid
For its contributions of a minimum of $20 a member to The Rotary Foundation, the Rotary Club of Coral Gables has been designated a "200% Rotary Foundation Club" it was announced today at Rotary's world headquarterse in Evanston, Ill. The objective of The Rotary Foundation is the fostering of projects to further understand-and friendly relations among the peoples of different nations. One of its principal objectives is the awarding of fellowships to outstanding college graduates for one year of study abroad as Rotary ambassadors of good will. In the past 13 years, more than 1300 of these fellowships have been awarded to students from 68 countries for study in 44 countries with grants totaling in excess of $3,300,000. One Florida student currently is studying abroad under this program — Miss I Pauline Philman of Bell at the University of Cape Town, Union of South Africa.
Hopes High For Success Of PGA Tourney
The Coral Gables Open Professional Golf Committee expressed optimism this week that December's $25,000 PGA event will be fully self-supporting. Mayor John M. Montgomery, general chairman, said the committee is moving rapidly toward its goal of 150 patrons. To date, he said, nearly a hundred area golf fans have made $150 donations to the event. The number compares with a total of 93 at last year's inaugural. These patron contributions, plus general admission revenues from the week-long program, are expected to push the tournament past the financial break-even point, Montgomery added. The committee also announced that ticket distribution points have been established at the following locations: Allan Abess, Ltd.; Daniels Department Store; Granada Pro Shop; Biltmore Pro Shop; Hurricane Pitch and Putt; Harry Rich Carpets; North Shore Golf Range; University of Miami Ticket Office; Zipp Sporting Goods; Goff's Golf Club Service; Sports Town; Guy Butler's Sport Shop.
Giant Cake Gets Civitan Sale Underway
The Coral Gables Civitan Club kicked off its annual fruitcake sale Nov. 23 by donating a panel truck, loaded with an oversize, artificial fruitcake, to the Mentally Retarded Children's Workshop. The sale, which will continue until the end of December, will furnish funds for the work of the Civitan Club. The club's major project is support to the Retarded Children's Workshop, which offers job training to the mentally retarded so that they will be able to support themselves. Other activities of the club include donations to the Junior Achievement Program and a student loan fund. The Civitan Club also sponsors Little League baseball and football at the Coral Gables Youth Center.
News Of The PTA Natural History Museum Will Address Banyan
By EUNICE TALL MO 1-2294 A guest speaker from the Museum of Science and Natural History will speak to the membership of Banyan Elementary School PTA Dec. 6, 8 p.m., in the cafetorium. Color slides of the museum will be shown. Classes offered at the museum for adults as well as for children will be discussed. A question and answer period will follow the discussion. Refreshments will be served. Mrs. Robert Beckley, 8740 SW 42nd Ter., and Mrs. Edward Zeitlin, 8300 SW 33 Ter., recently returned from the statte PTA convention in Tampa where they represented Banyan Elementary School. This year's annual convention was the largest since 1922 when the first convention was held in Jacksonville. The delegates from all over the state met three times daily and a seven point program was adopted. Carver Elementary The PTA of Carver Elementary School has recently formed. Officers for this year are Mr. Ozie Hankerson, president; Mrs. Blanche Sweeting, first vice president; Mr. Abraham Grace, second vice president; Mrs. Betty Green, secretary; Mrs. Mae Curry, treasurer; and Mrs. Alma Hankerson, program chairman. A Christmas program is being planned for the next PTA meeting, Dec. 13. The PTA of Carver Elementary has set up two of three main projects to work on this year. The two projects are to supply the library with more easy reading books for the younger children in the school and to beautify the school grounds. The third project will be decided this week.
Levy, Cornell Get UM Posts
Leonard Levy and William Cornell, University of Miami students, have been appointed to cabinet positions in the Undergraduate Student Government. Levy, 11525 SW 70th Ave., is a 19-year-old pre-law student. As Secretary of Development, he will sit as student representative on the UM Development Committee, making recommendations as to expansion of the University's educational facilities. Cornell, 4360 Ingraham Hwy., is the new USG attorney general. The 21-year-old management major will review the organization's constitution and rules, recommending changes that will promote greater efficiency in the school government's operation.
Vandals Put Antilla Hotel In News Again
The Antilla Hotel, subject of a man hunt last Friday, was in the news again Monday when Coral Gables police discovered another break and found the place ransacked and vandalized. The break was discovered by Officer Leland J. Pluto at 8:15 p.m. while on patrol. Pluto said he saw the front door open and when he checked the deserted hotel out with Officer E. E. Callahan he found evidence of arson and ransacking. A metal pool cover had been stolen, creating a hazard for neighborhood children. Friday, an array of Gables police, armed with shotguns and other weapons, searched the building after someone reported seeing someone break in. The search of the Arthur Vining Davis owned building revealed nothing.
Four Area Men Pledge Fraternities At Emory
Emory University's fraternities have pledged a record number of men following the traditional rush week. Alpha Tau Omega led the list of new pledges with 58 men, followed by Delta Tau Delta with 49 and Alpha Epsilon Pi with 43. Among the pledges are George Richard Levie, 910 Andora Ave., Alpha Epsilon Pi; Ira Pozen, 1020 S. Alhambra Cir., Alpha Epsilon Pi; James Randolph Weir, 1105 Almeria Ave., Sigma Nu; Ralph Robert Eastridge, 3916 Harlano St., Sigma Chi.