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The Guide
Thursday, October 5, 1961, page 6 (of 15)
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THE GUIDE
6 THE GUIDE Thursday, October 5, 1961
He Outsmarled the Woodpeckers And His Monument Is Here Yet
By HELEN REYNOLDS Times Society Editor As the City experiments with its new luminescent street marker numbers, it brings to mind when the present markers were first installed a quarter century ago. Allison B. Curry, 1000 Hardee Rd., was director of public service here (and city manager in 1939-1942) when the markers were installed in 1935. They were Curry's brainchild, a necessity of the times, he recalls. Curry and the city fathers were smarting under the upkeep of the first street markers, 8 foot wooden poles, with dovetailed wings painted blue. But the redheaded woodpeckers (they work the year 'round in Florida) and the hurricanes, plus the rot of the wood, made replacements costly. At that time as one post after another fell, they were replaced with concrete poles. Curry said the city commissioners, and the late Paul McGarry, then mayor, were interested when he suggested the one foot-high, 300 pound-markers. The name of the street and number underneath painted in black on a light background would last and last, he argued. He said the cost would be low, since they would make their own molds and cast the same. Mr. and Mrs. Curry are pioneers in Coral Gables. They have two sons, John W and Allison B. Jr. The Currys' first home, which they built on Toledo at the corner of Escobar, was a one-story Colonial type, set on a pie piece shaped lot. Mrs. Curry could be an interior decorator; she did her own home and it had charm. Now the family resides in a two-story home in the "French Village," and you can be sure the decor follows the name. ALLISON CURRY
Pages Wed, Live With Grandparents
Following their marriage Monday, Oct. 2., Mr. and Mrs. Loy James Page are residing with the bride's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Herrell Jr., of 2314 Ponce de Leon Blvd. The bride is the former Angela Susan Chieffi, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Chieffi, of 5160 SW 97th Ave. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Page, of Greenback, Tenn. For the ceremony held in the new "Marriage Room" of the Dade County Courthouse, the bride wore a sea-green gown of chiffon and a white orchid corsage. Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Walker Jr., aunt and uncle of the bride were the attendants. The bride attended Southwest High School. The groom attended school in Friendville, Tenn., and has served two years in the army.
Your Boy's Eligible For the Bowling Team
A bowling league for junior and senior high school boys is being sponsored by the recently-chartered Coral Gables Optimist Club. The first match of the league will be held at the Coliseum Lanes, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. Cost of bowling will be $1, which will include three games and a pair of bowling shoes. The first several weeks will determine who will be on the team. Any boy in the Coral Gables area is eligible. Further information may be obtained from Ainslee R. Ferdie, boys work chairman for the Gables Optimist. On the committee are Frank Toback, Al Harris, Frank Shear, Leon Bernard, Morton Low and Fred Sandler.
Carroll's
DOG GROOMING COMPLETE BEAUTY TREATMENT INCLUDES SHAMPOO • TICK AND FLEA DIP PEDICURE, EARS CLEANED, BRUSHED, COMBED AND EXPERTLY CLIPPED TO ANY STYLE Only $6.00 Avg. Sized Dog PUPPIES FOR SALE Carroll's 12199 So. Dixie Hwy. CE 5-1031
CITY NATIONAL BANK
BANKING * TRUSTS 2701 LeJeune Road, Coral Gables Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
POOL PAINTING
SOUTH MIAMI POOL CO. MO 1-7942 • 11 TRUCKS
SHARPENED KENDALL
MOWERS-EDGERS-SHEARS SHARPENED KENDALL LAWNMOWER SERVICE MO 5-5763 9617 S. Dixie Hwy.
BISCAYNE SERVICE
BISCAYNE EXTERMINATING SERVICE Highland 6-6401 3555 S.W. 29th Terr. Miami
It's CHRISTMAS at ELLIOTT'S already!
We are opening new shipments of intriguing gifts every day! Come in to see hanging ashtrays, flowered matches, lighted memo pads, fancy beach bags and many more gifts-they're not expensive either! Elliott's 2308 Ponce de Leon Blvd. HI 5-3583
You Can Park Cheaper on Oct. 1
Parking fees in the new attendant parking lot on Andalusia Avenue were reduced Tuesday by the City Commission. The Commission, after hearing reports on increased income but decreased use of the lot, decided to change the fees to 10 cents for the first two hours and five cents for every hour thereafter. The present fee, which goes out Oct. 1, is 15 cents for the first hour and 10 cents for each additional hour. At the same time, the City Commission ordered bigger and better signs to point out and explain use of the lot. And City Manager L. W. Robinson Jr. has ordered pamphlets to explain the operation. The lot, formerly metered, was converted approximately 30 days ago to attendant-operated. Users obtain a ticket as they enter and pay the attendant on the way out for time used. Merchants have been participating in the plan by issuing stamps to their customers which pay for the first hour's parking.
REDECORATING?? Studio of Interiors
★ REDECORATING?? ★ Studio of Interiors 1554 S. DIXIE HWY., CORAL GABLES RIVIERA BLDG. MO 5-3801 ★ FURNITURE CARPETING DRAPERIES ★ SEE OUR REALLY UNUSUAL WALL DECOR
REALTORS MEETING
County Manager I. G. McNayr will speak to the Coral Gables Board of Realtors' monthly meeting Oct. 12 at 8 a.m. at Coral Way Cafeteria.
DRESWEL CLEANERS LAUNDRY
For Quality work at reasonable prices. All work done in our own plant. DRESWEL CLEANERS LAUNDRY 6222 SO. DIXIE HWY., SO. MIAMI 5788 S.W. 8th ST., WEST MIAMI
SOUTH MIAMI FEDERAL
SAVE by the 10th EARN from the 1st By consistently saving each month and allowing our compounded yearly 4% dividends to work for you. Financial security will be yours before you know it. For Your Convenience, We Offer 2 Locations To Save . . . See Addresses Below. YOUR SAVINGS EARN AT CURRENT RATE OF 4% Per Annum Compounded Semi-Annually SOUTH MIAMI FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION Main Office: 5749 Sunset Drive SOUTH MIAMI Ph. MO 1-4206 Branch: Suniland Shopping Center MIAMI 56, Ph. CE 5-6661 DRIVE-IN TELLERS OPEN FRIDAY EVE. 6-8 P.M.
The Keyes Co. REALTORS
Be wise... The Keyes Co. call Keyes REALTORS "IN THE GABLES" TO BUY OR SELL • HOMES • APARTMENTS • BUSINESS PROPERTY • ACREAGE HI 3-7423 315 MIRACLE MILE CORAL GABLES
ALL DAY CRUISE ON THE M/V DREAMBOAT
SHIP AHOY! All Day INLAND WATER CRUISE on the world famous 3 deck M/V DREAMBOAT ALL DAY CRUISE ON THE M/V DREAMBOAT Pier 5, City Yacht Basin FUN, DANCING, TALENT SHOW AND PRIZES WEDNESDAY & SUNDAY 10 A.M. RETURN 6:30 P.M. $3.00 PER PERSON Beer & Refreshments available FOR RES. CALL FR 4-2491 Thursday thru Sunday Night 9 P.M. TO 11:30 P.M. $2.00 Per Person
HOTEL LINEN ROOM CLASS
Register now in Room 1507 for October 11 opening Registration hours 8 A.M. - 4 P.M. Class hours 9 A.M. - 3 P.M., Mon. thru Fri., for 4 weeks Registration fee $2; small materials fee Call FR 7-4311 for further information LINDSEY HOPKINS EDUCATION CENTER 1410 N.E. Second Avenue Dade County Public Schools