Coral Gables Historical Archive
The Guide
Thursday, December 15, 1960, page 1 (of 19)
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THE GUIDE the local newspaper for all South Dade
BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit 743 Miami, Fla. Vol. 2 No. 27 William von Maurer, Editor Thursday, December 15, 1960 Published by TIMES-GUIDE 808 Aragon Coral Gables, Fla. HI 3-1661 Combined Circulation 44,095
IT HAPPENS ONCE IN A LIFETIME. These happy, young women ushered in Homecoming week at Southwest Miami High as the Royal Court of Queen (far right) and Princesses. The Queen is Marilyn Johnson, 7837 SW 35th Ter., a blonde, blue-eyed senior who is interested in doing social work. Her court consists of, left to right, Linda Elliot, 6401 SW 73rd Ct.; Nancy Riggs, 7320 SW 79th St.; Sandy Wallace, 11085 SW 52nd Dr. Dr. Lee A. Aber, principal, crowned the Queen and presented the court at the Homecoming ceremony in the Skyline Room of the DuPont Plaza.
New Elementary School Approved
Will Relieve Pressure At Other Schools Construction of a new South Dade elementary school, to relieve student pressure at two other schools, will begin about Jan. 1, according to Dade County School Board officials. South Palmetto Elementary, slated to cost about $375,000, will be constructed on a nine-acre tract at SW 136th St. and SW 77th Ave. following opening of bids on the job Dec. 21. Relieve Elementaries The building is planned to relieve student pressure at Palmetto and Coral Reef Elementaries. According to Architect John M. Lyell, of Miami, plans for the new school are those formerly used for the construction of Coral Reef Elementary, which is being used for the first time during the current school year. The new plant will include 20 classrooms, a library, cafeteria, administration facilities and a teachers' lounge. "With a few minor changes," Architect Lyell said, "we are using the Coral Reef Elementary plans. "Since is cost about $360,000 for the Coral Reef job, we are estimating cost of the new school at $375,000," he added. The building is expected completed by July 14 and ready for use by the beginning of school in the fall.
Coral Way, 82nd Avenue Will Get Traffic Light
A new traffic light will be erected at the intersection of Coral Way and SW 82nd Ave. by Metro. The intersection—which took the lives of two motorists Nov. 5 when their cars plunged into the canal paralleling Coral Way—has been the scene of hundreds of other accidents in recent years. Joseph Mantinan, who lives at the intersection and who helped lead the recent fight to get greater protection, said last week the light will help, but more should be done. Main Thoroughfore Mantinan said that SW 82nd Ave., which is a main thoroughfare for north-south traffic in the area, is dangerously narrow where it bridges the canal. Race track traffic when Tropical Race Track is open makes the situation at the intersection even more dangerous. Mantinan said that the dangerous condition will not be corrected until the canal is covered and SW 82nd Ave. is widened to four lanes to handle its heavy traffic. Palmetto Expressway The Palmetto Expressway, rapidly nearing completion in that area, will take a load off SW 82nd Ave., but lack of other main thoroughfares make that road appear destined to bear a heavy load of traffic. Motorists are now braving an unpaved and unimproved stretch several blocks long linking to Tamiami Trail. The alternative is to detour all the way west to SW 87th Ave., which is also in miserable condition, or zig-zag down SW 74th Ave.
Liquor License Flood Expected In South Miami
Expecting a flood of liquor license applications, South Miami Council Tuesday night did what it could to limit the issuance of such licenses. Council passed on first and second reading an ordinance amending its Code of Ordinances section on liquor licenses by establishing the location of liquor establishments in relation to churches and schools. Expecting at least two new liquor stores or bars in the city due to the 1960 census, the city fathers set a distance of 500 feet that bars or stores must be from schools or churches. City Attorney George B. Hardie Jr. advised Council that the location and the opening and closing times were the only regulations the city had over such licenses. In othe business, Council: HEARD that Councilman George Gibbons had been named a member of the Board of Directors of the Dade County League of Municipalities. He replaces Col. J. C. Edgerton. GRANTED a permit to Troupe Brothers, Inc., for construction of a road from South Dixie Highway to the Hus-Kamp Rambler used car lot at South Dixie Highway and SW 62nd Ave. SET 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, as the time for an informal discussion between the Council and the city's Planning and Zoning Board on the city's newly acquired master plan.
43 Boy Scouts Advanced At Local Court Of Honor
Forty three Boy Scouts received awards at the South Dade District Scout Court, Nov. 28, in the Ponce de Leon Junior High auditorium. John Barrett, advertising chairman, presented Second Class awards to Richard Shaw, Bill Buzzell and Bill Lassiter, Troop 17; David Swank, Steven Bullock and Mike Mansfield, Troop 23; David Quillen and Mike McGovern, Troop 211; Steve Hoffman, Troop 312; and Trip Jones and Jim Johnson, Troop 333. Second Class honors, also given by Barrett, went to Jonathon Morley, Randy Schwartz and Charles Largay, Troop 17; Robert Davis and Richard Lane, Troop 333; Lee Pearson, Troop 23; Jack Wityak, Troop 211; and Barry Nelson, Troop 312. Star Scout Star Scout awards were presented by Don B. Tener and went to Bill Malone and Buddy Pritchard, Troop 7; Bill Bolick and Peter Post, Troop 17; Jeff Ross, Troop 23; Paul Myer, Jim Ringo, Russell Beal and David Ropes, Troop 329; Gray Reynolds, Tom Valentine and Doug McLaughin, Troop 333; Fred Arostegui and Ken Bruce, Troop 415; and Paul Quillen, Troop 211. Capt. Don F. Robbins awarded Life Scout honors to Rodney Kirsch and Richard Avirett, Troop 7; John Gavelek, Troop 23; and Chris Strunk, Troop 415. Scout Executive of the South Florida Council, Ralph H. Mozo, gave the Eagle Scout award to Richard Piehl, Troop 333, sponsored by Kendall Methodist Church.
South Miami Jaycees Sponsor Lighting Contest
Christmas and health projects are among the South Miami Jaycee's community service programs to be carried out over the holiday season. First, in cooperation with the city, the Jaycees are providing Christmas music via loud speakers in the shopping areas of South Miami. "We hope to provide a real Christmas atmosphere in our city this year with music," said Bill Ussery Jr., club president. New for the Jaycees this year is a Christmas lighting contest for South Miami homeowners. The club will present a plaque to the best decorated home in the area during Christmas week. It's the hope of the Jaycees that this project will be successful in encouraging South Miami homeowners to light up their city. To have your home included in the judging, call MO 1-2750. Judges will be picked by Jaycees. Their decisions will be final. Not in the festive spirit but as part of their community health project, the Jaycees are distributing poison antidote charts to be used in the home. The charts explain what antidote to take if a poison or dangerous household ingredient is consumed. These charts are available postpaid by dropping a card with name and address to pro-
New Respect For The Law
An area man has found a new-found respect for police. Eugene Ernst, 6001 SW 27 St., a 56-year-old construction company owner, saw a police car pull up behind his stalled auto on Red Rd. and 16th St. at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving Eve and prepared for the worst. In a phone call to The Times, Ernst said, "I was afraid that I was in trouble, because I ordinarily don't have any use for cops, but this officer was so courteous and considerate that I hope you will put his name in the paper." Referring to officer Charlie Gouveia, a Coral Gables radio car driver, Ernst said the policeman helped get his car off the road then drove him to a gas station. "Officer Gouveia was so courteous and helpful that I had to find some way to thank him," Ernst said.
Local Parents Attend Special Day At Emory
Mrs. Dwight M. Sheldon, 8645 Stewart Ave.; Mrs. William Motteler, 3267 SW 1st St.; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pierce, 7810 SW 62nd Ct.; Mr. and Mrs. George V. Reese, 228 SW 20th St.; Tabor R. Novak, 7160 SW 124th St.; Palmer Tyler, 10900 NE Bayshore Dr.; and Mrs. H. W. Virgin Jr., 3635 Garden Rd. Mr. and Mrs. Harold M. Davis, 915 Placetas Ave.; Mrs. Janet M. Levie, 910 Andora Ave., and Mrs. M. C. Weir, 1105 Almeria Ave., were among over a thousand parents who attended Parents' Day activities at Emory University recently. Visitors came from eighteen states and territories, ranging from Puerto Rico to California and north to Connecticut.
UM To Give Evening Courses At Cutler Ridge
University of Miami will soon open an Evening Division at Cutler Ridge Regional Shopping Center. Developers Joshua J. Segal and David Blumberg made the announcement this week following negotiations with the University, which will bring evening classes to Cutler Ridge beginning Feb. 6. Initially, two departments of the University will conduct the classes. These are the Music and Art Departments. Following are the two courses as they will be listed in the regular bulletins of the University, AE 255, listening to Music, non-credit, Tuesday only, 7:30 - 9 p.m.; AE 172, Looking at Painting, non-credit, Thursday only, 7:30 - 9 p.m. Students may register by mail. The fee is $25.