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Coral Gables THE TIMES South Miami the local community newspaper for all South Dade
Vol. 35 No. 36 | Second Class Postage Paid at Miami, Fla. | Thursday, October 20, 1960 | Published Weekly at 508 Aragon, Coral Gables, Fla. | Price 10c
IT'S FUN TO DANCE, whether you're 6 or 60. And Bobbie Lu Bunting and Clay White know it, as they practice their steps for the Oct. 21 Firemen's Ball. Looking down on the children approvingly is towering 6 feet, 5 inch fireman Ralph Fieler, who is hoping the pub-lic will take notice of the dancing children and support the firemen's retirement fund by at-tending the dance at the Coral Gables Country Club. Tickets, available at the door, are $5 a couple. Bobbie Lu, 5, is the daughter of Fireman and Mrs. Robert L. Bunting, and Clay, 6, is the son of Captain and Mrs. Louis C. White.
Court Will Test Local Liquor Law Decision Will Set Precedent For Gables
By MAURICE LABELLE The liquor license case of the Barcelona Gardens is heading for the Florida Supreme Court Nov. 16. The suit of Cynthia Davidson, owner of the defunct restaurant, versus the City of Coral Gables, will decide if the city has the power to deny a restaurant the right to sell liquor. M & M Cafeteria recently negotiated with Miss Davidson for lease of the property and obtained permission from the city to operate a cafeteria, but no move has been made to convert the restaurant to cafeteria operation. Miss Davidson has denied reports that the building and property were sold to the M & M interests. Less Certain City Attorney Ted Semple, who has fought the case successfully through the lower courts, appeared less certain of victory in the state's highest court. The court ruled in a similar, though not identical case, several years ago, involving the Abood Steer Restaurant in Jacksonville, that the city had no right to deny the license. But Semple maintains that the conflict in the court's interpretation of general versus special acts was responsible for the Abood Steer victory. Coral Gables' liquor restrictions on restaurants stems from City Charter provisions. Only beer and wine licenses are issued to local restaurants under these provisions. Miss Davidson, who last year obtained a beer and wine license, contends that inability to sell liquor is an infringement on her rights. Area Restaurants Other area restaurant owners with comparable facilities are keeping a watchful eye on this case: A victory for Miss Davidson would enable them to serve cocktails and other alcoholic drinks with meals. These men have complained that Coral Gables loses much business to restaurants bordering the Gables which are allowed to sell liquor. The outcome of this case may also decide whether the University Court Motel, which has long sought to serve liquor, and the proposed hotel or motel at Douglas Entrance, would be able to sell liquor in their restaurants. The Supreme Court's decision would not affect the operation of bars, however. Semple said Tuesday that, should the city lose, severe restrictions could be placed on the amount of liquor that could be dispensed with meals and that no liquor could be served without ordering food.
Police Brutality Suit Dismissed By Plaintiff
A police brutality suit against South Miami and two of the city's police officers has been voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiff. John W. Crew, 6280 SW 58th Ave., who filed suit against the city last month alleging police brutality, removed the suit from Circuit Court. This does not mean that Crew could not file at a later date, according to South Miami City Attorney George B. Hardie Jr. The two police officers involved are Loren Puckett and Ralph Greenwood. Crew alleges that on a night late in August he was putting his car away when the two police officers approached. They said Crew had run a red light and asked to see his drivers license. Crew refused to show his license and told the officers they would have to get a warrant to see it. The officers returned the next morning with the warrant and asked Crew to come with them to South Miami police station. Argument Followed An argument followed with Crew refusing to go to the station. The officers finally had to handcuff Crew to get him to the station. At the station, Crew was permitted to make bond. Crew said he and his children was brutally handled by the officers at his home and later at the station. Crew was found guilty last month of running the stop light at Miller and Red Road that the officers had accused him of running.
Movie Fans Miss For Real Theater Holdup
While moviegoers at the Gables Theater thrilled to the Western action ou the screen Sunday, another drama was unfolding in the manager's office where a modern day bandit held four employes at bay while he made off with a haul of more than $2700. The robber, about 35, six feet tall and clean cut in appearance, made a clean getaway in a light tan and yellow car. Tax Money More than $100 was tax money belonging to Uncle Sam, which in a way makes this a federal case. The balance was made up of $2555 in theater ticket receipts and $50 in refreshments money. Manager Walter G. Gutterridge, 2751 NW Fourth St., told Coral Gables police that the bandit, clad in green jacket and khaki pants, walked into his office just as Assistant Manager Joseph McManus was opening the door to go in. Had Pistol Wielding a pistol, the robber pushed McManus in and ordered Gutteridge, who was getting the money ready for a bank deposit, to lie down on the floor. He also ordered Cashier Evelyn Morgan, 4940 SW 95th St., and Sarah Winestein, 107 Calabria, another employe, to get on the floor. The bandit took two cigar boxes containing money and another candy box, containing other funds and exited through a side door.
Wynne's Vote On Liquor Is Rare One
City of Coral Gables commissioner Winston W. Wynne, in a rare move Tuesday, voted favorably on a liquor license transfer. The action took place when the Commission considered a license transfer for Leo Chaika, doing business as Weinkles Liquor Store No. 6 at 1230 South Dixie Hwy. to 1210 South Dixie Hwy. On another application, the Commission voted to deny, based on a report of Acting City Manager Kenneth Allyn. Denied was issuance of a retail package beverage store license to Carol Shelia Yero, doing business as Eleven Bells Market, 1401 Sunset Rd., with Ramon Bedat as manager. Denial was based on the credit report of the applicant's husband, Ralph Yero, who was contended to be the actual owner.
Sunrise Harbour Asks Bus Service
Residents of the Sunrise Harbour section of Coral Gables are seeking better bus service and service direct to the downtown area. In a letter to the City Commission, Melvyn B. Frumkes, vice president of the Sunrise Harbour Association, asked for increased service for the estimated 150 families living in Miami and Coral Gables near the Coral Gables Waterway and along the bay. Frumkes also pointed out that there is no direct service linking the area to the downtown shopping area.
Antilla Hotel Proposed As Home For Elderly
A proposal to convert the Antilla Hotel in Coral Gables into a nursing home for the elderly receivd a cool reception from the City Commission Tuesday. The proposal came from a real estate broker identified as Forrest L. Haynes, but his client's name was not revealed. The Antilla, closed for several months, is owned by Arthur Vining Davis. Hotel Remodeled The millionaire spent large sums of money remodeling the hotel after he acquired it, and a special dietary kitchen was installed but the business failed to get going. Davis' representatives have since sounded out the city in an effort to sell the property for a reported $80,000, but city officials could not agree to the terms. The sale was linked to a new public library, which Davis said he would build if the city purchased the Antilla property. The South Florida Tycoon is reported ready to donate at least $100,000 towards the library. Proposal Still Alive That proposal is reportedly still alive, but no further developments have been reported. The Antilla has been the object of burglaries since it closed down more than a year ago. Practically all of the linen and much of the furniture has been hauled away. Once the site of many boom time parties and receptions, the Antilla is now in need of much repair.
Friendship Club Protests Fee
The All States Friendship Club is protesting a $15 annual fee required of non-residents for use of facilities at Salvadore Park. Club representatives and the Coral Gables City Commission are to meet later at an unspecified date to discuss the protest. The City Commission recently cut off a fee for resident members after imposing it shortly before, but retained the fee for non-resident members. Club members feel that they should not be made to pay any fees at all. Many of its members live outside the Gables.
He Just Got Tired Waiting For Light
One might not say that the traffic light at the intersection of Bird Rd. and Riviera Dr. is slow in changing, but at least one man told the Coral Gables City Commission Tuesday that he got tired of waiting and went through the red light. Commissioner Joe Murphy told the Commission he had received complaints about the light and was passing them on. Metro, which has jurisdiction over traffic now, was to be contacted to see if the timing could be changed.
Confused Radar Causes Traffic Snarl
Traffic was snarled the morning of Oct. 13 at the intersection of LeJeune Rd. and Minorca when an electronic device controlling a traffic light became rattled. Coral Gables police said that radar at the intersection became confused in counting traffic when someone parked his car in front of the antenna dome. The car was moved, the radar device regained its composure and traffic resumed its normal flow.
Spare Tire Thief Does Complete ob
A thief in Coral Gables Friday not only stole a spare tire and wheel, but all the tools needed to do a complete job. Victim of the theft was Frederick D. Clark, 534 Andalusia, Apt. 7. He valued his loss at $112.