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The Guide
Thursday, July 27, 1961, page 1 (of 16)
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SM Gets Better Price, OK's Paving
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RED-BIRD KENDALL SUNILAND WEST DADE WEST MIAMI SOUTH MIAMI WESTCHESTER CHAPMAN FIELD WESTWOOD LAKE Vol. 3, No. 7 16 Pages Thursday, July 27, 1961 Price 10c
Petry Says Street Work Will Begin
Bad streets will soon be a thing of the past in South Miami. "All of the streets in the city under the city's jurisdiction and control will be given surface treatment," Petry said. The city manager said that two miles of the city's total of 35 miles of streets were improved last year and that the money budgeted for that purpose this year should cover approximately four miles. "We don't have many poor streets now," said Petry," we won't have any later." Petry qualified his statement by pointing out that the county and state control some of the streets which may need repairs. South Miami figures it got itself a good deal last week when it bought paving asphalt at the rate of $10 a ton from Brewer Co., of Miami. This was $3.85 a ton less than it paid last year, according to City Manager C. B. Petry. South Miami has budgeted $30,000 for road paving in this year's budget which would purchase 3,000 tons of asphalt and the costs of laying it if the full amount is expended. The City Council recently called for new bids when it decided to change specifications from a square yard basis to a tonnage basis. Three firms submitted bids. "The price was computed in a different manner to get wider coverage with the funds available," Petry said. Petry said that Brewer has agreed to lay the asphalt in any thickness specified by the city. Using the square footage system, Petry said, the asphalt used last year came up to $13.75 per ton. Brewer, in agreeing to the new specifications, will pay for leveling out of low spots which will result in savings to the city, Petry said. Improvement of roads in the city is expected to be completed in the next two months.
Cool, Man
Cooler heads will prevail at the South Miami Chamber of Commerce Building. Air conditioning will become a reality within the next 10 days, according to manager H. W. MacDonald. The building is used by many groups for their meetings, MacDonald said, and air conditioning will be a welcome addition, especially during the hot summer months.
Ray Gibbs Is Elected
Col. Ray Gibbs has been elected president of the Business and Professional Division of the South Miami Chamber of Commerce. Gibbs, a mutual funds consultant, replaced Lew Dorn who headed that division for two years. The former Army infantry officer retired last October after 20-year's service. The Gibbses live at 7630 SW 64th Ct.
Pythians To Discuss New SW Lodge
Formation of a Knights of Pythias Lodge in the Southwest area will be discussed July 29, 8 p.m. at a swim party at 6801 SW 16th St. It is by special invitation. Knights of Pythias is a civic-minded organization. Several projects that are planned are swimming lessons for area children, civil defense instruction and formation of a rare blood bank. For more information, call CA 1-8621.
Short Meeting
The South Miami City Council held one of its shortest meetings on record last week-21 minutes. Only one item was scheduled, the purchase of asphalt paving material in connection with the street improvement program.
MUNCHING A DRUMSTICK is Lamar Cohen, 9, of 3610 SW 18th Ter., as he eats lunch during the day-long summer recreation program at Coral Gables Elementary School. Watching is Henry Baradat, 10, of 25 Madeira Ave. About 150 youngsters attend each day.
Palmetto Presbyterians Seek Swim Equipment
Nearly 40 children are learning to swim in classes being conducted under the auspices of Palmetto Presbyterian Church. The class instructor, James D. Stuart, says the class needs a dozen flutterboards and some first aid equipment if any donors are listening. He says once the class ends, in early August, the equipment will be passed on to some other interested group. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde E. Roach of 7890 SW 66th St. are making their pool available. The class consists of seven Saturday morning lessons. Enrolled are Richard Allen, 8361 SW 33rd Ter.; Linda and Nancy Beckley, 7500 SW 84th Ct.; Charles Basham, 9320 SW 42nd Ter.; Richard, Patricia, and Christina Bosshardt, 6602 SW 61st Ter.; James and John Adriotis, 8700 SW 43rd St. Beth Buchanan, 8421 SW 35th St.; Robert and Christopher Ferguson, 1821 SW 83rd Ave.; Lucille and Dave Gato, 8451 SW 36th St.; Eileen Houck, 9501 SW 51st Ter. Peter and Gary Harper, 7001 SW 58th St.; Audrey and Paul Harders, 7030 SW 57th St.; Roy and William Kramer, 8331 SW 33rd Ter.; Richard Keen 6601 SW 48th St.; Barbara Nichols, 6811 SW 83rd Ter.; Bonnie Stevens, 9735 SW 77th Ter.; Gale Sutton, 4615 SW 95th Ave. Randy and Steve Sheffield, 6623 SW 61st Ter.; Susanne Shaw, 7900 SW 58th St.; Dennis and Susan Whitehead, 7050 SW 73rd Ct.; Marsha, James and Susan Walkling, 4258 SW 96th Ave.; Steve Weaver, 4634 SW 95th Ave.; Joy, Anne and Lee Wyrick, 4420 SW 62nd Ave Eugene and Edward Holbrook, 7545 SW 54th Ave.; Susan Fitton, 5643 SW 69th Ct.; David Saunders, 5626 SW 69th Ave.; Michael A. Stuart, 5159 SW Fifth St.
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The More the Metro ...
The League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Dade County are going all out in an effort to defeat the upcoming vote on the so-called McLeod Amendment and save Metropolitan government here. They've preparade an interesting (and, as far as I know, quite factual) sheet comparing provisions of our current Metro Charter with that proposed by the McLeod Amendment (which would virtually kill Metro). It's a comparison that every intelligent voter should get a look at. He then should be able to make a more logical choice at the polls. Naturally, during every election, material is put out by both factions or opponents which can be colored to mystify the voter into believing something which is really not true. However, I do believe this is one of the fairest presentations of opposing sides views and one which should be digested. The sheet points out, among other things, that the salaries of our present 13 Commissioners is $6,000 each; the McLeod Amendment would allow for only five commissioners but with a salary of $15,000 each. Under our current charter a quorum of seven commissioners can transact business with a majority needed to pass a law. Under the McLeod Amendment, three persons constitute a quorum, and a majority of them — in other words, two men, could pass a law. The McLeod Amendment eliminates any county manager and leaves administration up to the same men who pass the laws. This fall, the voters of Dade County will be asked to vote on this question. The newspapers, radio and television will be filled with information in the coming weeks on this subject. Every voter should COMPARE before they vote. The whole manner of our governmental operation locally and our representation is at stake.
Pool owner hdqtrs. Chemicals. Patio items. Sun n' Fun Pool n' Patio. CE 5-7333. —Adv.
WEST of the City Limits with Ron Levitt
★ ★ ★ MISCELLANEOUS MEMOS: New Knights of Pythias Lodge in the Southwest kicks off its membership drive with a swim party Saturday at 6801 SW 16th St. Mervyn Adirim and Reubin Serkin are getting the new group off the ground (and into the water!) . . . Robert Newman of South Continued on Page 2