Coral Gables Historical Archive
The Times
Thursday, October 20, 1960, page 5 (of 24)
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Would-Be Hit And Run Foiled By Officer
A northwest section man picked the wrong time to attempt to leave the scene of an accident in Coral Gables Sunday. An off-duty policeman witnessed the accident and prevented the defendant from getting away. Charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving and striking an unattended vehicle was Stacy R. Tunnel, 34, of 3921 NW 11th St. Tunnel struck a 1960 Cadillac owned by Mrs. Lucille Stone, of 45 SW 29th Rd., shortly after 9:10 a.m. in the 2000 block of Ponce de Leon Blvd. C....cer W. A. Wiggins, who was off duty at the time, told Officers Macon C. Hazen and William J. Just that Tunnel attempted to back away and leave the scene, but that he got in front of the car to prevent its departure. Tunnel was not charged with hit and run, however, since he nev actually left the scene. The right front of Tunnel's 1953 Buick and the right rear of the Stone car was damaged.
Gables Civitans Will Support March Of Dimes
T Coral Gables Civitan Club will help sponsor the 1961 March of Dimes as their major community service projet for the year. The club is taking part in the annual campaign along with other Civitan Clubs in the Dade County area. Don G. Humphrey, chairman of Dade County Council of Civi Clubs, stated that all the clubs will actively participate in the planning and conducting of events in support of the March of Dimes. "It is a move to broaden the scope of Civitan service to the community and participation by all clubs in a common project serves to unify the clubs," he said. R Abagnale, campaign director for the 1961 March of Dimes campaign, said that Civitan has endorsed programs for the National Foundation for 15 years and the March of Dimes for 10.
Gables Approves League Dues
Coral Gables city commissioners approved the expenditure of $1460 to the Dade County League of Municipalities as its share of dues. The Commission balked at payment last year and demanded to see a report of expenditures. City Commissioner Robert Sear is League president this year and City Manager L. W. Robinson Jr. is secretary. Dues in the group are based on 1955 census figures.
Jaycee Team Defeats Southwest Boys Club
In the only game played last Saturday by a Coral Gables entry in the Inter-City Athletic Conference football league, the 115-pound Jaycees defeated Southwest Boys Club 12 to 6. Billy Kirtland at quarterback and Billy Robinson, halfback, each scored a touchdown for the winners. With three victories under their belt against one defeat, the Coral Gables boys have high hopes of defeating North Miami in the game to be played there next Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
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