Coral Gables Historical Archive
The Guide
Thursday, January 19, 1961, page 8 (of 15)
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THE GUIDE
Page 8 THE GUIDE Thursday, January 19, 1961
Southwest Guideposts Politics Brings New Civic Groups
BY RON LEVITT Somehow or other after every political election, the hard workers in the political campaign get together and decide to form either civic or political groups. The aim of these groups is to correct the many problems which invariably crop up in new communities. Such has been the case in the growing Southwest Dade county area. Two new groups have been formed in this area—groups which this column has advocated for some time—and both have gotten off to fast starts with individuals apparently bent on making a name for themselves in community service. One of these groups, the West Dade Democratic Club, got off to a big start Tuesday, Jan. 17, with its first general membership meeting. County Commissioner Bob Haverfield was on hand to give his blessings to the endeavors of the new group. This group has a dual purpose, according to Florence Diffenderfer, vice president of the organization. These are to work for "a better community and a stronger party." Mrs. Diffenderfer felt that in order to alleviate the many problems and accomplish the needs of the growing Southwest suburban area, it was necessary to work through a political party. She said that the group, although begun by active workers in the Democratic campaign, now has in its general membership dozens of residents who had never taken an interest in politics before. She said now they feel that more can be accomplished for the community by working through the political party. Having much the same general purposes in mind is another group which is an offshoot of the November elections—the South Dade Property Owners Association. This group is led by Joe Sweeney—who, like Mrs. Diffenderfer, was one of the suburban area's leading figures in the local Democratic working force. However, this group will not be limited to members of a particular political party. Its purposes will also be to accomplish the many needs to make the South Dade area better place to live. In fact, it has already begun its efforts by waging a fight to have better and safer access from homes to schools for children. The next meetings scheduled for the groups are during the next few weeks. Those interested can call Sweeney at CA 1-9409 or Mrs. Diffenderfer at MO 7-4940. Here are a few suggestions for these groups to look into: 1. Water rates; 2. Gas Rates; 3. Dangers of canals to drivers and school children; 4 Need for more community facilities for youngsters in suburban area. After these things have been accomplished, we're sure we can come up with a few other worthwhile projects. Residents interested might look into these groups. They need community backing; and the community needs organizations of this type. MISCELLANEOUS MEMOS: Controversy over the Gables' 12-story apartment house is not over. Disgusted Buidler Al Sakolsky reportedly planning new action after the Gables commission reversed itself and took back the nod of approval given his project. Many Gableites feel the apartment house would have been a boost for the area; while the oldtimers say "keep the Gables residential." (Aren't apartments residential?) . . . The congressional redistricting plan which the legislature will have to work out for Florida to get 12 Congressmen is going to cause a battle royal among state politicians. The current suggested plan, many feel, would give the Republicans a chance to win 3 or 4 Congressional seats in the next election. And the politicians can't possibly get together to divide the state into 12 equally-populated districts . . . The 17th annual International Orchid Show scheduled for Feb. 17 in Bayfront Auditorium with some 100,000 orchids on tap. Show will run four days . . . Edward M. Strawgate of South Miami, executive veep of Webster Stone, Inc., not only has been named exclusive rental agents for North Dade's big Miami Gardens Plaza, but now has exclusive rental job for the big Concord Shopping Center which will soon be built in the Southwest—on Bird Road and 112 Ave. . . . Watch for a crackdown on illegal driver's licenses by the Florida Highway Patrol. Reports are that stolen licenses and counterfeit licenses are being peddled at $50 each to migrant laborers and non-English speaking persons . . . "On The Town" with Peggy Cass at Grove Playhouse; "Warm Peninsula" at Studio M make up the current local legit entertainment . . . Several new home developments expected to announce plans in South West Dade within the next few weeks.
Jaycees Sign Ralph Flanagan For January 27
Ralph Flanagan and his orchestra has just been signed by the Coral Gables Junior Chamber of Commerce to appear at the Coral Gables Country Club Friday, Jan. 27, for the Coral Gables Jaycees' Ninth Annual Orchid Dance. Engagement of a "big-name" band for the charity benefit is hoped to attract record attendance to raise funds for the Jaycee clubs' youth welfare projects, such as completion of the new children's park in Coral Gables. Door donations are $2.50 a person, which includes free orchids for the ladies. "We hope that the combination of Ralph Flanagan, and the orchids will give those attending a pleasant evening, and enable us to continue our youth programs which are needed in combating juvenile delinquency," said club president Richard Fuller.
Baptist Church To Hold Sunday School Clinic
A special Sunday School Clinic will be held the last week of January in the First Baptist Church of South Miami. The courses will offer leader-ship for all groups and [?see?] of the Junior through Adult Departments. Its aim is to qualify the teaching ministry of the church.
Dorothy May Dance Studio
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Roy Oliver Will Aid March Of Dimes
The National Foundation (March of Dimes) has appointed Roy Oliver, head of the modern department of the Miami Conservatory, as its musical director. Oliver is using the talent of the conservatory to prepare a 35-voice chorus to sing songs of Stephen Foster, the theme of the Confederate Ball to be given for the March of Dimes on Jan. 28 at the Deauville Hotel.
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Down In Front Dispute At Job Parade Leads To Court Squabble
Two area women who engaged in a squabble during the recent Junior Orange Bowl Parade were told to act like adults and not children by Municipal Judge Charles Spooner Tuesday in finding the combatants not guilty. The defendants, who filed cross affidavits against one another following the parade, were Elsie W. Lawrence, 46, of 2035 SW 25th Ter., and Jacqueline Teicher, 29, of 450 Sansovino. Couldn't See Typical of complaints at parades, the defendants quarreled over being able to see the parade. As near as anybody could make out from the hoard of witnesses who appeared, Mrs. Teicher and her family situated themselves in front of Mrs. Lawrence and her family after they had waited for an hour for the parade to begin. Mrs. Teicher said she wasn't interested in seeing the parade; only in getting across the street after doing some shopping, but was prevented from doing so by the parade. Words followed and pushing and striking is alleged to have followed that. Mrs. Lawrence claimed she was hit by a toy lawn mower in the process and Mrs. Teicher said that Mrs. Lawrence pushed her and jostled her, causing her to break a wrist watch. Charges Filed This infuriated her to no end and she came to the police station and filed charges of disorderly conduct by pushing, jostling and striking against Mrs. Lawrence. When Mrs. Lawrence learned about the charges, she filed counter charges claiming that she was pushed and struck by Mrs. Teicher. Tuesday they stormed into court with an array of witnesses but this time the conflict was limited to the exchange of legal charges and counter charges for nearly two hours. Finally, Judge Spooner had had enough and cut off testimony.
John R. Rice Gets Air Force 'Guarantee'
John R. Rice, 17, of 6445 SW 6th St., has qualified in the Air Force's first "select recruiting" drive. He is one of seven in Dade County who have been given "guaranteed" slots in the air arm security force. He will leave Miami Jan. 26 for Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The new recruits were allowed to choose specific assignments before they enlisted.
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