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Library Notes Civil War Books Commemorate The Centennial

By HARRIET DARE Catalog Librarian As the nation begins the observance of the Civil War Centennial, there will be pageants and and many events to comemorate the sacrifices of those who gave "the last full measure of devotion". For those who cannot travel to see these ceremonies The Coral Gables Public Library offers a collection of over 100 books through which everyone may participate in the Centennial. Authors such as Freeman, Nevins, Catton, Hanna, have recreated the spirit of those times so that they come alive in our thoughts. Two recent additions to this collection are: THE AMERICAN HERITAGE PICTURE HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR. This volume portrays vividly in pictures and text the battles, the men, the leaders. The are colored and black-and-white photographs and paintings, some of which are by contemporary artists. For military enthusiasts numerous maps show landmarks and troop movements. THE CIVIL WAR AT SEA, by Virgil C. Jones, is an account of the first years of the war at sea. It is authentic documented history but easily read, and gives equal importance to the Confederate and Union sides. It begins with the secret preparations for war at sea and concludes with the engagement of the "Merrimack" and the "Monitor."

Gables High Notes Two Win Scholarship Honors

By LESLIE GROSS Two Coral Gables High School seniors, William Zame and Leslie Gross, have reached semi-finalist status in competition for the General Motors National Scholarships. 1000 students from across the nation, from over 25,000 applicants, achieve semi-finalist rank. One hundred scholarships are awarded in this program, the amounts ranging from $200 to $2000. Entrants were required to complete a short preliminary application and list as a recipient of their College Board SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) scores. The semi-finalists now must complete detailed information forms, confidential statements and a short essay. The school principal is also required to complete grade records and various other forms. The winners of the 100 scholarships will be announced some time in late March or early April. Debaters Qualify The South Florida District Elimination was recently held at the University of Miami in conjunction with the Florida Forensic State Championship program, sponsored by the General Extension Divisions of the UF, Florida State, Stetson and the UM. Those qualifying for the state championship tournament at the UF next week are the debate team of Alan Dinsmore and Elliott Zack; and Richard Schuster and Steve Magida. Also, in extemporaneous speaking, Ronald Jacobson and Betsey Warren. The Gables forensic department is also sending a delegation to an important tournament at Emory University in Atlanta. Participants will be competing for numerous scholarships. Roger McCormick, a Coral Gables graduate, has been named captain of the UM tennis team. McCormick succeeds another Gableite, John Skogstad. The senior played No. 3 on the UM squad two years ago and was No. 2 man last season when he went undefeated in 17 matches. McCormick represented Miami in the 1960 NCAA championships. The Coral Gables High School Literary Society has recently started work on their literary magazine to be composed solely of the creative works of Gables High students. Club members will be seeking financial aid in the form of advertising from people in the Gables area. The magazine should sell for 25-50 cents and is scheduled for publication in late March. The Gables High golf team defeated Jackson High last week by a score of 5-2. Medalist for the match was Gables golfer Bill Link. Work on the Cavaliette musical is now under way. Students participating in the production to be staged around March 27 have begun lengthy rehearsal sessions. Wheel Club has chosen its sweetheart and sponsors. They are: sweetheart, Andrea Hernandez; sponsors, Anne Pankey and Connie Chalfant. Sophomore Dance Success The sophomore class presented its spring dance, Cupid's Affairs, Feb. 11, with the school cafeteria the setting. There were hearts everywhere, valentines, that is, with Mr. Cupid himself in suspended aimation from the ceiling. The Chandeliers provided the music, while the announcement of the King and Queen was the highlight of the evening. John Shea, head chairman of the dance, was strongly backed by other committee chairmen, Betty Wendt, Kay Morris, Mary Archabald, Bill Shanor, Jenne Crawford and Heather Lane. New officers for Doctorate Associate Research Society are: President, Warren Kirsch; first vice president, Don McCorquedale; second vice president, Norman Gravitz; secretary, Maxine Master, and treasurer, Leslie Gross. GROSS

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Call Is Out For Cavaliettes

Coral Gables High School Cavaliettes, the girls' precision marching team, will stage its annual musical show on March 23 and 24. This year's show marks the 15th anniversary of the Cavaliette Musical. A retrospect progr is planned. Outstanding acts from the 14 previous shown will be featured. Mrs. Ethel Steele, sponsor of Cavaliettes, has issued a call to former Cavaliette performers to be honored guests.

University Drive Next In Coral Gables' Plans

Improvement of University Dr. from LeJeune Rd. to Ponce de Leon Blvd. is expected to start shortly after bids are called sometime in mid-March. William Fagan, Coral Gables public works director, said Friday that the $35,000 project will involve re-alignment of the drive to eliminate a hazardous driving condition. Additional Funds The City Commission last week appropriated an additional $1568 to improve a short stretch of University Dr. on the west side of LeJeune in connection with the LeJeune Rd. widening project now underway and expected to be completed before the end of the year. An additional turning lane will be made possible by that move, Fagan said. The two-block long stretch from LeJeune to Ponce will be widened from approximately 30 feet to a uniform 46 feet. Replace Sidewalks Some sidewalks will have to be replaced, Fagan said, and new parkways will be construct ed, although no landscaping such as on Miracle Mile or Ponce is entailed. The road surface itself will be rebuilt and the present traffic control "button" island at the Ponce intersection will be re-aligned, made permanent and landscaped, Fagan said. Drainage facilities will also be relocated, he said.

Playground Wall Cost Doubles

...jew wall for the playground at Sunrise Harbour doubled in price from approximately $1000 to $2000, Coral Gables City Commissioners learned Tuesday. The wall, previously approved for construction by the Commission, now faces a dubious future because of the lack of funds. chitect Kenneth Treister, who presented a design plan for development of the park, had indicated earlier he could obtain a mason to erect the wall for approximately $1000, but the deal fell through. The problem was turned over to the newly created Recreational Advisory Board.

Nine Panes Smashed

Nine panes of glass were smashed at Adams Garage, 318 Almeria, by rock throwing vandals Feb. 16.

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