The Guide

THE GUIDE the local newspaper for all South Dade

Vol. 2 No. 41 William von Maurer, Editor Thursday, March 23, 1961 Published by TIMES-GUIDE 308 Aragon • Coral Gables, Fla. • HI 3-1661 Combined Circulation 44,095

A SPECIAL WEEK is now unfolding in South Florida—and especially Coconut Grove—in American Legion Auxiliary activities. Mrs. Gaynell Anderson, of Tampa, (seated, far left) is visiting the Auxiliaries in South Florida in her capacity as state president. Her host has been members of the Auxiliary of the Lindley de Garmo Unit 70 of Coconut Grove. With her, around the Auxiliary [seal/emblem?], are some of the prominent Grove members. From right to left, are Mrs. George Sprague, 3131 Bird Ave., 10th district president, which includes all Auxiliaries south of Hollywood; Mrs. Milton Cayaves, 812 Granada Grove Ct., president of the Coral Gables Unit; and Mrs. L. M. Duncan, 2997 SW 19th Ter., state president of the child welfare department.

Housewives Are Invited To Special Spanish Course

Hundreds of Miamians, including housewives, are learning to lick the language problem in their daily dealings with Dade County's huge Latin American population. They're doing it with "specialized Spanish" — courses that bypass the complexities of grammar and concentrate on conversation, tailored to the needs of their own occupation. A major role in solving the problem for Coral Gables and South Dade residents is being played by Southwest Miami High Adult Education Center, 8855 SW 50 Ter., which provides qualified instructors for all Spanish students, including a brand new course especially for housewives conducted by teacher Ray R. Muniz. "Our Spanish courses were developed to meet the needs of people whose interest in the language is not purely academic but practical," says Floyd R. Osburn, principal of the Southwest Miami High Adult Education Center. "All instructors in our Center are of Latin American origin," he adds. While giving students a good, basic understanding of the language, instructors concentrate on vocabularies and phrases most commonly used in their students' particular field of interest. The new class for housewives meets each Friday from 7 to 10. Instruction is free with only a $2 registration fee. Civic leaders hail the specialized Spanish program as a positive aid to the development of South Florida's growing business and cultural relations with Latin America.

No Bongos No Party

A thief put a damper on a beatnik party Saturday when he made off with an assortment of instruments, including a bongo drum, a pair of maracas, an orange shell horn and $18 cash from a purse. The theft occurred at the home of Joseph P. Shouse, 1282 South Alhambra Cir., Apt. 1, Saturday night. The money belonged to a guest, Loyce G. Nipper, of 6779 SW 14th St.; the drum to Marge Watson, no address given, the orange shell horn to Jim Colson, 1282 South Alhambra Cir., Apt. 2, and the maracas to Peter Nesick, of 5737 SW 55th St. Police were checking out a suspect.

Malones Fine Watch Repairs—6234 So. Dixie, So. Miami. Adv.

They're Winners Of Fellowships

Five University of Miami seniors and a student at Duke University have been awarded Woodrow Wilson Fellowships. The Fellowship winners from this area are Eleanor R. Friedl, 4931 Riviera Dr.; Althea E. Ketchum, 642 Valencia Ave.; Marvin Schiller, 1145 SW 20th Ave.; Richard E. Laughlin, 2120 SW 75th Ave., and Steven F. Guiner, 4501 SW 94th Ct. Wayne P. Lindquist, 1895 Coral Way, and Estelle Chevalier, 530 SW 47th Ave., were awarded honorable mention. The other winner is Selden L. Stewart III, 424 Almeria Ave., a student at Duke University. The UM students constitute the second largest group in the Southeastern states to be awarded the Fellowships, according to Dr. John L. McCollum, representative for the Woodrow Wilson National Foundation. Florida State University, with seven fellows, had the largest. This year the Fellowships were awarded to 1333 students from 381 colleges and universities throughout the U.S. and Canada. The awards cover the expenses for the first year of graduate studies, and the students are encouraged, but not obligated to become teachers.

Police Seek Clues In Local Breakins On University Drive Home Burglarized Twice, He Offers $500 Reward

An irate Coral Gables resident, his home burglarized twice in recent months, has offered a $500 reward for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the culprit. Richard C. Fullerton, of 4007 University Dr., made the offer Tuesday following the break at his home Friday. "I am not critical of the police," Fullerton pointed out. The victim, whose home was ransacked by the thieves, said that the situation is one in which all citizens should take responsibility. Cased Home The burglars, whom Fullerton suspects of casing his home carefully before the break, got in through a rear door. They ransacked closets, desks and bureaus and used a torch to burn through a safe hidden in a closet. Jewels and other personal items were stolen, but Fullerton declined to put any value on the losses. The break occurred while the Fullertons were out between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., according to police. Can of Water When they returned, they found a waste can full of water, apparently used by the thieves in cutting through the safe. Also found at the scene were a pair of white nylon gloves not belonging to the Fullertons and a crow and pry bar. "We're tired of getting robbed," said Fullerton in explaining that the reward was a general one applicable to anyone.

Burglaries Plague Homes In South Miami

By EDWIN KNIGHT South Miami police have no suspects but definite leads in a rash of breaking throughout the city this week. "We haven't picked up anyone, but we have a pretty good idea who has committed some of the crimes," said South Miami police investigator Thom Ford. A total of 11 petty breakins were reported to police between Wednesday, March 8, and Tuesday, March 14. Of this number, eight were commercial establishments and the remaining three were homes. In about half the nighttime breakins, nothing of any value was taken. There were the illegal entries reported to police. Palmetto Hardware, 7334 Red Road, Wednesday night, March 8, using a large screw driver or tire iron, intruders forced a lock on a rear door. Nothing was taken. Recall Service Station, 6480 So. Dixie Hwy., Wednesday night, March 8, a rear door pried open. Nothing was taken. Mack's Cycle Shop, 6720 SW 62nd Ave., Thursday night, March 9, entry gained by making a hole in a rear overhead garage door. Taken was $10 in change. Trail Automotive, 6718 SW 62nd Ave., Thursday night, March 9, entry gained by removing boards from a rear door, nothing taken. Hirsch Meat Market, 6730 SW 62nd Ave., Thursday night, March 9, entry gained by ripping a screen door from a rear door and squeezing through bars eight inches apart. There was nothing taken. Windy's Laundromat, corner of 61st Ave and 68th St., Friday night, March 10, entry was gained though a rear door. Intruders pried off the cover of a coin changer, but no money was taken. Muller's Restaurant, SW 62nd Ave. and 68th St., early Friday morning, breakin discovered by South Miami officers Bobby Luker and Matthew Lowe. Taken was money from a juke box, a carton of flashlight batteries, a pint of ice cream and $5 in cash. Entry was gained by cutting a 4 by 4 inch hole in a rear door and reaching in and opening the door.

Area Serviceman Takes Part In Paratroop Drop

Army PFC Harry L. Knight, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Knight, 7250 Sunset Dr., South Miami, recently was airlifted with the 82nd Airborne Division's 503rd Infantry to Panama where he participated in a paratroop drop during Exercise Solidarity, March 1-4. Exercise Solidarity joined the 1600-man reinforced battle group of the Strategic Army Corps' 82nd Division with combat units from certain Latin American countries in simulated defense of the Panama Canal. The exercise, demonstrating the unity of the Organization of American States (OAS), provided troops with experience in tropical operations, tactical air movement and jungle warfare tactics. Knight, who completed basic training at Fort Jackson, S. C., is regularly stationed at Fort Bragg, N. C., as a cannoneer in the infantry's Heavy Mortar Battery. The former Southwest High School student was employed by Winn Dixie before entering the Army in April 1960.

Demo Club Admits Negroes

The board of trustees of the West Dade Democratic Club passed the following motion at its recent monthly meeting: "To accept all applicants without regard to race, creed or color and absolutely no discrimination be made in any activities because of their race, creed or color." The policy-making decision set a precedent for political groups in this area; it is the first club of its kind in South Florida to open its membership to Negroes. The action of the board was spurred by interest in the club expressed by Negro Democrats and former campaign workers; invitations to join the club have been extended to them.

City National Bank Climbs Up The Ladder

The City National Bank of Coral Gables gained 495 places in rank in the 3000 largest banks in the United States during 1960, according to the American Banker. At the end of 1960, deposits were $11,559,273, reflecting an annual gain of 26 percent.

Vandals Smash Windows

Five windows at Coral Gables Elementary School were smashed by vandals between Friday and Monday, Coral Gables police report. Damage was estimated at approximately $25.

Ben is back at Ben's Shell Service Sta., 9330 So. Dixie. adv.

Professional packers and wrappers for shipping or mailing. "The Barefoot Mailman", 234 Valencia Ave., Coral Gables adv.