Coral Gables Historical Archive
The Guide
Thursday, August 17, 1961, page 10 (of 24)
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McNayr Talks Here Again, Asks Patience for Metro
County Manager Irving McNayr told Coral Gables Rotarians last week that Dade Countians are "going to really be in the soup if we don't vote reassessment out." McNayr addressed the Rotary Club at its weekly luncheon at the Coral Gables Country Club, five days before the Aug. 15 balloting on reassessment. He spoke two weeks ago to the Lions Club here. "I believe in this form of government," McNayr said. "I know it will work. I have seen it work. "But only if the people will work with it . . . if the people won't expect miracles, but if the people will come up with constructive criticisms, not destructive." McNayr's talk branched into two areas: the people must try to understand Metro and Metro must try to understand the people. McNayr said people must realize Metro is not trying to destroy the cities, as its critics often charge, but wants to give "the best possible service at the lowest possible cost." McNayr said many people become irate when they must appear in court on a traffic violation. But there's a good reason behind the law, said McNayr. The county manager said traffic violators cause property damage mounting to millions of dollars. A day in court might convince them of the severity of their actions, he said. But Metro must also understand the people and realize they want to be fully informed of any changes planned in their way of life, McNayr said. It would be right, said McNayr, if Metro offered the people a "time table," telling when and why certain changes must be made in the government, such as reassessment. Following his talk, McNayr answered questions from the floor.
Elk Dance Wants You
The South Miami Shalks Club, womens' auxiliary of the South Miami Elks Lodge, will hold a Roaring '20s dance Saturday evening. The dance, which is held to raise funds for the Harry Anna Crippled Children's home, will be at the Elks Lodge, 6403 SW 78th St. Music will be by Ed Cook with entertainment and dancing from 9:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m. Donation is $1.50 per person. The public is invited.
Ice Cream Waited For The Winners
Manuel Vasquez, Ty Gibson, Lucille Whitaker and Harry Strayer of Coral Gables won the weekly "Ice Cream Shuffleboard Tournament" Thursday night at the All States Friendship Club. The Club for persons over 40 years old meets regularly at their club house on Valencia Avenue and Columbus Boulevard for activities such as shuffleboard and cards. They often bring their lunches. Addresses of the winning Gableites who were treated to ice cream are, Vasquez, 21 Malaga Ave.; Gibson, 401 Aurelia St.; Whitaker, 916 Algeria Ave.; and Harry Strayer, 2508 Madrid St. If you're interested in joining the club and would like some more information, call its president, Col. Lynn Whitaker, at HI 3-4310.
City Wrestles with a Word
Is a beauty college more "obnoxious" than a fish market? This was the question posed to the City Commission last week by Owen S. Freed, attorney for Leonard Shaw, proposed lessee of 2319 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Shaw would like to open a beauty salon and school at the former site of a Chinese restaurant. The site was been vacant for two years. But the Zoning Board refused Shaw, saying the property was not zoned for such a business. The zoning ordinance covering the property states that fish markets, laundries, restaurants, etc., are permitted, and "other businesses no more obnoxious." The commission did not hold that the business was objectionable, but did not approve of the use of the word "college" in the name. They felt it was inappropriate. Shaw spoke up before the commission to state that, it would be regulated by the state and that it was an institution of learning because students would be taught a trade. Commissioner Joe Murphy moved that the Zoning Board's decision should be reversed. "The property should be put to use and I don't see anything wrong with the business," he said. Commissioner Evans still objected to the use of the name "beauty college." Commissioner Wilson also felt the name was unethical. The motion was restated to read, "that the application be granted, provided the name of the business will not include the word 'college.' " The motion was passed, Commissioner Wilson dissenting.
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