The Guide

THE GUIDE the local newspaper for all South Dade

BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit 742 Miami, Fla. Vol. 2 No. 31 William von Maurer, Editor Thursday, January 12, 1961 Published by TIMES-GUIDE 808 Aragon • Coral Gables, Fla. • HI 3-1661 Combined Circulation 44,095

A MEETING OF THE MINDS trying to dig up the past has to occur before there can be a meeting of the graduates of 1951 from Coral Gables High School. Going to work trying to locate members of the school's first graduating class are four of the graduates. They hope to hold a class reunion in June. On the telephone, at left, is Bob Evans, an engineer. At center, sitting at the typewriter, is Mrs. John (Susan) Peerman, 10931 SW 47th Ter. At far right, hunting through a telephone book for graduates, are Mrs. Walter (Darlene) MacDonell, 9101 SW 46th Ct., and attorney Edward Brigham, 4400 Palmarito St. The four will use the phone, newspapers, radio and television (background) to locate the Class of '51.

At Job Youth Luncheon Rickenbacker Calls For 'Defensive Aggression'

The United States should embark on a policy of "defensive aggression" to combat Communist imperialism, Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker told a group of more than 400 civic club members and their young guests at the Coral Gables Country Club Dec. 29. Rickenbacker was being honored by the Junior Orange Bowl Committee and had just received an award for his youth work from Queen Robin Lee Krug. America's World War I ace called for implementation of the Monroe Doctrine. "Cuba would be a free nation today," said Rickenbacker, if 10,000 U. S. Marines had been landed there shortly after Fidel Castro took over. The war hero pointed out that the U. S. engaged in "defensive aggression" in keeping the Kaiser from dominating Europe in World War I, in curbing the Rome-Berlin-Tokyo Axis in World War II and in thwarting the Reds in South Korea in 1950. He applauded President Dwight D. Eisenhower's recent move in sending carrier forces to Central America to keep revolutionary forces reportedly based in Cuba from landing there. The 70-year-old Eastern Air Lines executive called for a rebirth of patriotism in this country. "The hour is here," Rickenbacker said, "when every American must evaluate his position in life." Money, he said, is not the important thing. "The type of men left behind is the important thing," said the aviation leader. Restating his conservative principles, Rickenbacker decried the advance of Marxism which he pictured as isolating the United States on three sides. "The state has always been the enemy of the individual," Rickenbacker said. "Governments which hold out for the individual are under seige," he said. Rickenbacker indicated in his speech that we oppose inter-nationalism, foreign aid, inflation, and bureaucracy and that we support economy in government, state's rights establishment of a sound dollar and the fight against communism.

Railroad Car Fire Controlled

Coral Gables firemen were first on the scene of a railroad car fire near the city limits of Miami shortly after noon, Dec. 30. The car, laden with building materials, burned furiously on the tracks for a while in back of the Banner Supply Co. before firemen arrived.

Names Big, Damage Small In Accidents

Three prominent Gables area people figured in recent automobile accidents. Two of them were injured slightly. Frank W. Guilford, 34, of 7895 SW 17th Ter., and George M. Wilson, 35, of 510 Barbossa, were injured in an accident in the 200 block of Miracle Mile shortly before 1 p.m. Dec. 28, when the car Guilford was driving was struck by 77-year-old John Henry Dye, of 6005 SW 70th St. Dye was charged with careless driving. Guilford, an attorney, has won civic awards, and Wilson is a past president of the Coral Gables Jaycees. Not injured, but involved in another accident was 73-year-old James Sottile Sr., of 4125 Pinta Ct. Sottile's late model Cadillac struck a parked car in the 1000 block of Blue Rd. shortly before 7 p.m. on New Year's Day when he said an oncoming car's headlights blinded him. The parked car, another late model Cadillac owned by Dan B. Cooper, of Winter Haven, struck a third parked car, a late model Lincoln, owned by Dr. J. G. Converse, of 711 Saldano. None of the cars was seriously damaged, according to Officer Thomas Quirk, who investigated. Sottile was not charged.

Want to buy or sell something? Don't miss the Classified Ads! 3 lines $1.00.

LeJeune Widening Gets OK At Last Long Awaited Job To Begin January 12

The long-awaited and much-delayed widening of LeJeune Rd. through Coral Gables — a $738,278 project — is scheduled to begin Jan. 12, the State Road Department has announced. Outgoing Road Board Chairman William D. Singer, of Coral Gables, was instrumental in getting approval on the widening and improvement project. The project entails widening and repaving of LeJeune to 60 feet for a distance of 2.6 miles from Tamiami Trail to South Dixie Hwy. Modern Highway LeJeune Rd. is already divided and widened from Tamiami Trail to NW 36th St. in Miami and this will create a modern highway from Miami International Airport to South Dixie. Troup Brothers, Inc., has 330 days to complete the project. Several difficulties cropped up to delay the program, originally scheduled to begin last November. Among the last to be overcome was the problem created by the City of Miami's Water and Sewer Board 4-foot wide water pipe. Other Difficulties Other difficulties that had to be ironed out before construction could start involved turning radii at some intersections, the acquisition of rights of way and change in plans when it was found that agreed to conditions could not be worked out feasibly from an engineering standpoint. It had been planned originally to have left turn lanes near the downtown Coral Gables section, but this proved too difficult in the narrow 60-foot space allowed. Engineers had recommended a 90 to 100 foot right of way for the project, but were overruled by financial limitations and opposition from Coral Gables property owners and City Commission. The decision was made to go ahead on the existing right of way after several meetings between city, county and state leaders.

Westwood Lake Church Holds Groundbreaking

Shovels broke ground for the Westwood Lake Methodist Church recently and occupancy is expected by Easter. About 100 persons attended the groundbreaking ceremonies Dec. 17 at the site on Miller Dr. and 109th Ave., estimated the Rev. P. M. Boyd, district superintendent of Methodist Churches in South Florida. Church Sponsor Reverend Boyd said the First Methodist Church of Coral Gables is sponsoring the new church and has given it $20,000 to get construction underway. Robert H. Hines, 11001 SW 56th St., is pastor of the new church, which was started by Nick Gatanis and Henry Hezel in Dec., 1959. "It's a wonderful experience," beamed Reverend Hines as he spoke of the dream come true of his 80-member congregation wanting their own church. "The people are certainly responding and they're very enthusiastic about getting a church of their own. Growth Anticipated "And we're anticipating a great deal of growth when we do move in." Reverend Hines pointed out that four more buildings are planned after present construction has ended on the first unit. Though the congregation is now meeting in Cypress Elementary School, they'll soon have their own sanctuary, two educational buildings and administrative offices. Westwood Lake Methodist Church draws most of its congregation from the various housing developments in that area, said Reverend Hines. The Congregation The pastor said that much of his congregation comes from Westwood Lakes, Westwood Estates and Heftler Southwest. Reverend Boyd, largely responsible for starting Methodist churches in this area and throughout South Florida, said he was "very happy" about the new church. "We're placing these churches in these developments where we feel there's a need for a church and a Sunday School. ". . . And we're very glad to be a part of the Lord's kingdom in bringing these churches here."

South Miamians Invited To See Master Plan

By EDWIN KNIGHT South Miamians are going to get a chance to see, read and voice an opinion on the city's newly acquired master plan. City Council Tuesday night authorized the release of the city's 50 master plan copies for public view — to be followed up with a discussion — only after the citizens sign for the books. Council chose next Tuesday night to release the plans to the public. Or, if the citizens choose, they may sign for the plans in the city manager's office between now and next Tuesday. Public Discussion The public discussion on the plan will be held Tuesday night, Jan. 24, in the Council chambers. The plan, some 72 pages long, contain 15 maps and graphs and is master planner Scott Bagby's idea of what South Miamians can and should do to improve their city. Contains Suggestions It contains suggestions on better land use, better zoning, better traffic patterns, better financial planning and what the city could do if Metro permits the city to annex adjacent land. In other action in a short meeting, Council denied the request of Don Allen Chevrolet Co. to erect a non-conforming sign at its used car lot at 6440 South Dixie Highway. Council also received an invitation to attend the dedication of the Herbert Hoover dike on Lake Okeechobee at Clewiston Thursday, Jan. 12.

Leavenworth Heads Masons

Charles E. Leavenworth has been elected worshipful master of the Coral Gables Masonic Lodge No. 260, F. & A. M., for the new year. Other officers include David J. Kitchin, senior warden; Christ Georges, junior warden; Wendell Sumner, treasurer; and Warren Homier, secretary. The new officers will be installed Jan. 9 at 7:45 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 41 Valencia Ave. All members, their wives and friends are invited. Refreshments will be served after the installation.

Thief Raids Locker

A thief stole $220 from Luther P. Maier, 3613 Alhambra Ct., while he was at the Riviera Country Club Tuesday, according to Coral Gables police. The culprit missed another $50, among the money stolen from the same locker.