Coral Gables Historical Archive
The Guide
Thursday, November 23, 1961, page 1 (of 28)
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Elevator 'Half Way' Up to Top
Raymond F. Poore, administrator of South Miami Hospital, said Tuesday that the crash campaign to raise $28,000 for a needed patient emergency elevator has reached the $10,300.00 mark. "Contributions are coming in from all areas of the community. Businesses, ex-patients, auxiliary members and individuals are interested in the hospital are lending their support." Other community support is being offered to the Citizens' Advisory Board barbeque to be held on Dec. 2 at South Miami Riding Club. Monies raised at this time will be added to the elevator fund. Poore said, "We are especially interested in enlarging our sponsor group, 'The Legion of 300,' a group of dedicated men and women, who have joined together to support the hospital with a minimum financial gift of $300." This group is to be honored on Saturday at a donor recognition dinner held on the hospital grounds and is being conducted by the women's auxiliary. Serving on committees are, Invitations-Mrs. F. C. Meyers; Decorations-Mrs. Robert Friedman; Food-Mrs. Thomas Baker; Entertainment - Mrs. Marshall Simmons. Contact - Mrs. Oswald Bury; Hostesses - Mesdames Roger Edwards, Jack Moon, Joseph Nesbitt, Gordon Swenson, Norman Nash, O. B. Gains and Thomas Carey.
300 Expected At Reception For Brooks
More than 300 persons are expected Friday for the "Oneg Shabbat" - after Sabbath reception - for Mr. and Mrs. Morris Brooks, 520 SW 62nd Ct., who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this week. The Brooks are commemorating their Golden Wedding anniversary today - the first time they've observed it on Thanksgiving. A reception will also be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Allain and their daughter Melodve Hope at their home, 3030 SW 78th Ct., Sunday. The Oneg Shabbat for Mr. and Mrs. Brooks will be held at the Southwest Jewish Center, 6438 SW Eighth St. The Brooks have resided in this area since 1952. Mr. Brooks is one of the founders of the Southwest Jewish Center, its first religious chairman and a member of the temple choir.
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For 16-Year-Old Gay It's Flying Not Driving License
By ADELE SITKIN Correspondent "I've been told that once you fly a Stearman, you can fly just about anything, and now that I've finished my first solo, I feel real good." Monday was Gay Morris' birthday, and now that she was finally 16 years old, she could make her solo flight. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Morris Jr., Gay flew in a two-wing, PT-17 Stearman, a bi-plane used during World War II for training pilots. The plane is owned by her father who has been flying for 14 years. Her instructor, C. M. McClendon believes that this is the first time a girl so young has soloed in a two-winged plane. "Gay has been flying airplanes before she drove a car," her mother said. "And this is the day," according to her mother, "that Gay and quite a few others have been waiting for." Gay had one thing in mind as she took off. "I wanted to make a smooth, nice landing - if at all. I wasn't nervous." About 20 of her friends were there to see the long awaited flight at Brown's Airport. They all had to wait until Gay got out of school. She is president of he Aviation Club at Palmetto High School where she is a junior. About her flying Gay's mother said, "I've got a few butterflies in my stomach about this, but I wouldn't think of stopping her." The plane, which has an open cockpit, is rather big for just two passengers. Gay wears goggles and a leather helmet for weather protection. The teenage pilot began flying at 14. She lives at 10790 SW 74th Ave., right next to Brown's Airport, part of Aero Country Club where the plane is kept.
Sanjenis Wins Scholarship
Michael L. Sanjenis, 21, a senior at University of Miami was awarded a $600 scholarship by the Florida Bankers Educational Foundation. Sanjenis, son of Louis A. Sanjenis, 13101 South Ludlum Rd., is one of three recipients awarded the scholarship.
THE GUIDE
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First Baptists In SM Planning New Building
A combination youth activities and educational building is in the planning state at the First Baptist Church of South Miami. The pastor of the church, the Rev. Max Morris, recently appointed a building committee composed of over 30 individuals. The committees will direct construction of the building to begin in the near future. This is part of an overall extension plan including the building of a new, 1,000-seat auditorium. Perry Nichols will serve as general building committee chairman. Co-chairman will be Harold Lyon. Four sub-committees were formed and chairmen appointed. Construction committee Chairman is Frank McDonald. Committee members are Fred Acker, Henry Christmas, Bill Hart, Talmadge Joyner and Dick Lassiter. Chairman of the Fund Raising Committee is Bill Daniel. Members are Fred Fleming, Frank Irwin, Lucien Proby, Walter Schaff and Armer White. Heading the new Property Committee is Sidney Craig. Committee members are Ken Clark, Clayton Collins, Melvin Crawford, Robert Fewell and R. J. Groover. Adult chairmen of the Youth-Advisory Committee are Robert Groover, Marvin Barnhart and Hal White. Other committee members are Don Carmichael, Jr., Mike Flynt, Adrian Mulkey, Jim Ragsdale, Mary Jean Weed and Sandy Wheat.
Blue Ribbon Awarded For Portrait
A portrait of a Japanese woman, done in stonettes, crushed glass and tile, last week won a blue ribbon for Mrs. Josephine Jugenehimer, 4195 SW 60th Pl., at the annual exhibit of the South Miami Home Demonstration Club. Mrs. Jugenehimer's name was not given The Guide last week in a story about the 17 blue ribbons winners. The exhibit was held at the South Miami Lutheran Church.
Aquatic Club Welcomes 36 Members
The Venetian Pool Aquatic Club of 65 members had luncheon Thursday at the Flame Restaurant in the Suniland Shopping Center, South Miami. There were 36 new members welcomed. They include: Rita Beach, 5881 SW 49th St; Jeanette Blair, 1400 S.W. 93rd Ct.; Betty Bradley, 8320 SW 27th Lane; Gladys Crouse, 3310 SW 72nd Ave.; Vince DeMarco, 231 Santilane Ave. Marion Duffy, 7615 SW 21st Ter.; Tilly Ann Fink, 2200 SW 83rd Ave.; Jan Goldstein, 6227 SW 19th St. Gloria Hyde, 9995 SW 66th St.; Alice Karsch, 8720 SW 41st St.; Lenore Laudiciana, 6620 SW 46th St.; Fran Patterson, 1740 SW 82nd Ave.; Betty Raasch, 9330 SW 19th St. Edith Rice, 7801 Ludlum Rd.; Pat Rosenau, 829 Obispo Ave.; Mickey Scull, 7535 SW 28th Ter.; Mickey Soucy, 536 Alhambra Cir.; Betty Souther, 6815 SW 19th St. Joan Spivey, 3025 SW 103rd Pl.; Linda Sterns, 6610 SW 46th St.; Blanche Stevens, 7500 SW 28th Rd.; Carolyn Toledo, 1520 Mendavia Ave. Lillian White, 3001 SW 82nd Ave.; Chickie Williams, 3010 SW 103rd Pl.; Evelyn Wisby, 10808 SW 72nd Ct.; and Rosemary Zarle, 901 SW 74th Ave.
Care of The Guide Hey! Write Santa
Beginning next week, The Guide will publish children's letters to Santa Claus. If you would like for your children's mail to be printed in this newspaper here's what you do: 1. See that the letter is short and legible. 2. Be sure the home address is included and that the child's first and last name are listed as well as clearly spelled. 3. Mail to: Santa Claus The Guide Box 580 Coral Gables 34, Fla. We'll print the letters beginning next week and continuing through Thursday, Dec. 21. Merry Christmas!
Free Money
Want to win Christmas shopping money? Then enter our Santa Sleigh contest with $150 in prizes. First prize is $50, second prize is $25 and the other prizes, along with the rules, are listed on page 14.
New Play In December
Sunset Park Theater Guild will present its first production of the season, "See How They Run." It will take place at the Sunset Park Playdium, SW 97th Avenue and Sunset Drive, running Dec. 7, 8 and 9 at 8:30 p.m. Director is Diana Rose and cast includes Ann Shaw, Suzanne Decker, Norma Buss, Ted Socha, Charles Rose, Don Bowerman, Mario Offner, Henry Beracha and Any Gossellin.
West Miami Rotarians Help Often
The West Miami Rotary Club put out a helping hand this year that stretched all the way from Homestead to Belize, British Honduras. The Rotarians donated $150 to the Bradley Home for mongoloid children in Homestead. The club also sent clothing to the hurricane-devastated city of Belize. The club spearheaded a drive to organize the Southwest Dade Chamber of Commerce. "Food banks" were also set up at area supermarkets to collect food for destitute families. Rotary contributed funds to the Boy Scouts of America, to further their work and gave $180 to the Tropical Park Khoury Baseball League to promote their sport.
JIMMY'S LOUNGE
737 SW 109th Ave. Package goods Sun. noon 'til 5 a.m.; Daily 8 a.m. 'til 5 a.m. Y'all come!! Santa Item
Larry Larimore, Realtor
Larry Larimore, Realtor, Coral Gables' only accredited property management organization. 150 Andalusia. HI 8-1553.
SANTA COMES TO BELKS
Every night 6 'till 9 (except Sunday) Free toys for the kiddies Tell old St. Nick what you want for christmas . . .
Professional packers
and wrappers for shopping or mailing. "The Barefoot Mailman" 234 Valencia Ave., C. Gables.
Santa's at Belks
. . . every night 6 till 9 (except Sunday) . . . So Bring the kids and tell St. Nick what you want for Christmas.
Electrolux
You can now order a new Electrolux as a Christmas present on our lay-away plan. Call Mr. Inman HI 8-2912 or stop at 1616 Ponce to place your order.