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Miracle Mile Built By Dreamers

(Continued from Page 4B) shopping section of such excellence and charm that all South Florida would feel its influence. Glaucoma continued its baleful course and in a few years, Zain was totally blind. For most men, this would have been the end of meaningful activity. But this indomitable promoter's most substantial accomplishment was still ahead of him. In 1945, the stretch of Coral Way which extended from the eastern city limits to the City Hall was largely pine-dotted vacant property. Most of the scat-tered buildings dated back to the days of the boom. Here Zain's sightless eyes envisioned the shopping and business center of his dreams. Bedroom City The skeptics sneered. Coral Gables, they said, was a bed-room city; it could never sup-port an important business street. But men of greater faith were stirred by the vision. A group of Coral Way property owners joined Zain in an as-sociation to encourage the build-ing of stores and their occupan-cy by firms dedicated to high standards of quality. The sight-less promoter and his wife brought all their enthusiasm to bear on the project. The first new shop opened in the fall of 1946 in a building erected by Zain himself. Others followed quickly. Soon it be-came apparent that parking fa-cilities would be inadequate un-less off-street parking lots were established. Conventional methods of at-tacking the problem were cost-ly and full of delays. So Zain devised a leasing system—now nationally famous as the "Zain Plan"—through which land own-ers lease their property to the city on a long-term basis. The city pays the taxes, paves the (Continued on Page 6B) THE SHOPPERS ALONG MIRACLE MILE wouldn't be there today if it weren't for George K. Zain and Rebyl, his wife, (inset) who developed Miracle Mile into what it is today. They were honored for their efforts in a special ceremony Friday at 2 p.m. in ceremonies at one of the foun-tains on the west end of the Mile.

Milshire Ltd. CORAL GABLES

STORE HOURS MONDAY AND FRIDAY 9:30 A.M. to 9 P.M. Milshire Ltd. CORAL GABLES MIRACLE MILE ANNIVERSARY SALE DRESSES 5.88 reg. 8.95 to 14.95 8.88 reg. 14.95 to 19.95 Light and Dark Shade Cottons in solids or prints, 100% Dacrons, all Wools, imported Irish Linen, Pure Silk Prints, Arnel Jerseys, Cotton Knits, Arnel Blends, Drip-Drys and Novelty Rayons. Many na-tionally advertised, 1 and 2-pc. styles, some with separate jackets, tailored and dressy fashions. Sizes 5-15, 8-20, 14 1/2-20 1/2. SPECIAL ... Shirtwaist Cottons 7.99 ... reg. 10.95 to 17.95 1/2 PRICE ALL-WEATHER WATER-REPELLENT COATS 8.97 Reg. 17.95 Broken Sizes 1/2 PRICE COCKTAIL OR DRESSY DRESSES 14.97 to 24.97 Reg. 29.95 to 49.95 Broken Sizes SPORTSWEAR 1/2 PRICE SWEATERS SKIRTS SWIMSUITS BLOUSES JAMAICAS PANTS 1.99 to 11.49 reg. 3.98 to 22.98 MANY UNADVERTISED SPECIALS 281 MIRACLE MILE OPPOSITE MIRACLE THEATRE

DAMICO Photo Supply, Inc.

216 MIRACLE MILE HI 6-0209 Anniversary Specials! POLAROID KITS: Model 80B—$76.95 Model 800—115.95 BELL & HOWELL: SEMI-AUTO. SLIDE Projector — $45.95 ELECTRIC EYE Infallible Kit — 47.95 BIG DISCOUNTS ON ALL CAMERS & EQUIPMENT

Curlee's

BROADCLOTH PILLOW PROTECTORS 2 for $100 SALE PRICE! Zippered - Snow White Fits All Standard Size PILLOWS! FAMOUS BRAND MEN'S WHITE WASH 'N WEAR SHIRTS Convertible Collars $239 3 For $7 Curlee's 101 MIRACLE MILE

Jefferson STORES

130 MIRACLE MILE Open Daily 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. 2 DAYS ONLY CORAL GABLES STORE 6-PIECE TV TRAY SET $19.95 VALUE ............ $688 Four big 16 1/4 x 22 1/2 trays, serving tray and rack with casters. A real buy! AUTOMATIC COOKER - FRYER DUTCH OVEN $19.95 LIST .............. $500 Completely immersible appli-ance. Includes deep-fry basket, cover and automatic heat con-trol. Limited quantity.

LILA MAY

Happy! Anniversary SALE DUCK SEPARATES Sizes 8-16 white, black blue, banana SPECIAL 149 reg. 2.98 — to — 249 reg. 4.98 LILA MAY 297 MIRACLE MILE Open Friday Nights Use Your PAN AM Charge

Miracle Children's Centre

Open Fri. & Mon. Eves. We Carry Girls' Wear to 14, Boys' Wear to 16 212 MIRACLE MILE INFANTS' SHIRTS Were 79c 49c PANTIES Double Seat Batiste 2 for 100 SHORTS & BERMUDAS Were 2.98 114 TO 199 PLAYSUITS 199 POLOS Were 1.69 99c SLIPS Bouffant Were 5.98 199 TO 399 SHIRT SHORT SETS Wash & Wears 299 SWIM SUITS Pts, Cottons 199 TO 499 SLACKS Wash & Wears Broken Sizes 199

THE BOOTERY

AIR STEP SHOES IN THE NEWEST SPRING AND SUMMER PATTERNS & COLORS! FOR A COMPLETE SHOWING—SEE US! $1199 to $1499 LIFE STRIDE SHOES IN THE LATEST STYLES, COLORS AND HEELS. YOU WILL BE MORE THAN PLEASED WHEN YOU SEE OUR NEW LINE! $1099 to $1299 PEDWIN SHOES FOR MEN ONE LOT IN BROKEN STYLES & SIZES. LOAFERS & OXFORDS. VAL-UES TO $12.99! ONLY $899 PAIR ROBLEE SHOES FOR MEN ONE LOT IN BROKEN STYLES & SIZES. LOAFERS & OXFORDS. VAL-UES TO $14.99! ONLY $999 PAIR U. S. KEDS BIG LEAGUER, BOYS & MEN. BLACK ONLY. $5.95 VALUE! ONLY $399 PAIR U. S. KEDS ARCH KING BOYS & MEN $4.99 VALUE ONLY $299 PAIR U. S. KEDETTES FOR LADIES ALL DISCONTINUED PATTERNS. VALUES TO $5.50. ONLY $299 PAIR THE BOOTERY 272 MIRACLE MILE