The Times

Rovin Offers New Plan For Hammock Oaks

Hammock Oaks developer Sol Rovin has come up with a proposed plan for waterfront development of his subdivision which comes close to his original and controversial plan which drew considerable wrath from various quarters. Rovin's original plan bogged down, at least temporarily, when the Coral Gables City Commission Tuesday refused to go along with his proposal to go ahead with a huge bracket-shaped lake. Rovin recently received permission from the Metro and Coral Gables Commissions to dig a canal through Matheson Hammock Park to the edge of his property. Canal Opposed The 100-foot wide canal, opposed by many groups because they feared salt intrusion and by others because of the use of public lands for private purposes, does not breach the salt encroachment line agreed to earlier. But the lake would — if it were connected to the canal. Rovin's present plan, however, doesn't contemplate any breach of a 300-foot gap between the canal and the lake. There are two methods Rovin could use to connect the landlocked lake with the canal and lagoon outside the salt line. Require Approval Both, either of which would require approval of the Metro and Gables' Commissions, would involve cutting through the 300-foot zone. Then a movable type dam or boat lift could be installed. A dam would keep out brackish water when boats were not going through. A more elaborate and expensive boat lift could accomplish the same thing. Meanwhile, Rovin must get approval to dig his lake. And he must also get approval from the city on his new plat.

Public Invited To Attend Youth Luncheon

A limited number of tickets to the Service-to-Youth Award luncheon has been made available to the general public. These are now on sale at $2.50 each at the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. The luncheon, to be held at the Coral Gables Country Club on Dec. 29, will honor Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker as the first recipient of the Junior Orange Bowl award for outstanding service or inspiration to the youth of America. Some 450 civic leaders and their children are expected to attend. A feature of the program will be several selections by the Junior Orange Bowl Chorale, a chorus of young voices directed by Norman Clayton. Among those present to greet the distinguished guest will be the newly chosen Queen of Youthland, Robin Lee Krug, who will present Captain Eddie with a plaque symbolic of the honor. Following the luncheon, Captain Rickenbacker will join civic officials in the reviewing stand to witness the 12th annual Junior Orange Bowl Parade. The Service-to-Youth Award will be made an annual presentation by the Junior Orange Bowl Committee to a leader of national stature who has been notable in some facet of service to youth.

$50 THAT WILL COME IN HANDY for Christmas is handed to Mrs. Alva Jenkins, winner in THE TIMES and Guide Santa Sleigh Contest. Making the presentation is Advertising Manager Robert Slane. Mrs. Jenkins' winning entry featured a sleigh full of gifts and a poem which included the name of every merchant who participated in the four-weeks contest.

Santa Sleigh Winners Jingle Their Prizes

Here is a list of the winners in the Santa Sleigh Contest conducted by The Times and The Guide: 1st Prize ($50) Mrs. Alva Jenkins, 12000 NE 11th Ct., Biscayne Park. 2nd Prize ($25) Mrs. Selma Magram, 11120 Killian Park Rd., Miami 56. 3rd Prize ($7.50) Mrs. John Selden, 848 Catalina Ave., Coral Gables. 4th Prize ($5) Bill McWhorter, 315 Alesio Ave., Coral Gables. 5th Prize ($2.50) Mrs. Mark Nadasky, 7861 SW 96th St., Miami. 6th - 30th Prizes ($2.00 ea.): Barbara Mintz, 12231 SW 188th St., Miami 57. Mrs. Edward C. Vining, Jr., 7112 SW 65th Ave., S. Miami. Betty Blair, 12555 S. Dixie Hwy., Miami 56. Mrs. K. L. Creagh, 2252 SW 17th St., Miami. Mrs. R. W. Hasty, 9835 SW 55th St., Miami. Miriam Fields, 2815 SW 15th St., Miami. Mrs. James H. Robinson, 7169 SW 42nd Terrace, Miami 55. Marcel Propper, 6824 SW 13th St., Miami 44. Josephine A. Glass, 12450 SW 189th St., Miami 57. Mrs. Gertrude Kason, 1890 SW 25th St., Miami. Mrs. R. G. Loek, 5810 SW 13th St. David E. Kelly, 2635 SW 34th Ave., Miami. Mrs. Gayle L. Conser, 910 El Rado St., C. G. Tom Frandor, Route 1, Homestead. Fred Hill, 13040 Cutler Rd., S. Miami. Rose Felson, 2959 SW 18th St., Miami 45. Florence Mehalik, 3301 LeJeune Rd., Coral Gables. Bill Rankine, 6110 SW 20th St., Miami. Mrs. Tom Childress, 29015 Maine Rd., Leisure City. Hazel Rappaport, 6091 SW 11th St., Miami. Mrs. DeLania Locklear, 7011 SW 16th St., Miami. Mrs. M. R. Stripling, 5900 SW 112th St., Miami 56. Mrs. E. W. Sillick, 1521 Alegriano, Coral Gables. Mary A. Seidner, 5400 SW 97th Court, Miami. Tom Goldstein, Box 95, Marathon, Fla.

South Miami Savings, Loan Building OK'd

South Miami Federal Savings and Loan Association, presently in leased quarters at 5749 Sunset Dr., will build a permanent structure at 6031 Sunset Dr. or directly across Sunset Dr. from the South Miami City Hall, South Miami Council learned Tuesday night. Long rumored but never verified, the proposed savings and loan structure is still in the planning stages. But Council granted the financial institution a variance for a temporary sign to be erected on the tract announcing the proposed building. In other action, Council: ACCEPTED the low bid of Deel Motors, Inc., for a 1961 Tudor Falcon to be used by one of the city's inspectors. The city traded in a 1954 model Plymouth for the new Falcon. TURNED DOWN all bids for the construction of an addition to City Hall and made arrangements with the city's building department to act as general contractor for the job and use sub-contractors and day labor. There were a total of six bidders for the job, with the lowest being A. S. Green Construction Co. with a bid of $11,454. The city has $10,000 budgeted for the construction. The addition will be a squad room for the city's police headquarters on the north side of the police department. REZONED from an RU-1 to C-A-1 useage certain properties on the northwest corner of Sunset Dr. and SW 62nd Ave., according to a petition from Iverson Head, property owner. The land is slated to be used for a shopping center. TABLED approval of the final plat of Cianfione subdivision, three lots on the south-east corner of SW 58th Ave. and 80th St., because the city had no record of a subdivision bond. PASSED on third and final reading an ordinance changing the city's code of ordinances and and providing for the location of liquor establishments in relation to churches and schools. Passage of the ordinance was over the objections of Councilman Wallace Rinz, who wanted more time to study the ordinance.

Parking Area For 12-Stories Is Approved

Off street parking facilities to accommodate the 12-story apartment scheduled to be constructed at Biltmore Way and Cardenas were approved by a 3-2 vote by the Coral Gables City Commission Tuesday. The vote touched off an argument between A. H. Sakolsky, the builder and Commissioner Frank Kerdyk during a Commission recess when Sakolsky questioned Kerdyk's motives in opposing the parking plan. Kerdyk Opposed Kerdyk indicated that he voted against the plan, because he was opposed completely to the high rise proposal, approved 3-2 by the City Commission two weeks ago. Kerdyk and Joe Murphy opposed the parking scheme Tuesday. Sakolsky's parking plan calls for the parking of more than 150 cars in an underground garage and 45 overground parking spaces designated for guests. Going Ahead Meanwhile, The Committee for Preservation of Present Zoning Ordinances said Wednesday that it is going ahead with plans to file an injunction to block construction of Coral Gables first "skyscraper" since the boom time Miami Biltmore was erected. The Biltmore is now the Veterans Hospital, scheduled to be moved to Miami in the next few years.

Commission Holiday

No Coral Gables City Commission meetings have been scheduled for Dec. 27 and Jan. 3. The next scheduled meeting will be held Jan. 10.

Judges Are Announced For Lighting Contest

Three judges have been named for the Christmas Home Lighting Contest, sponsored by THE TIMES and the Coral Gables Board of Realtors. They will view the entries from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Dec. 22-29. The judges are Ira F. Willard, president of City National Bank, George H. Fink, a Coral Gables architect and Winston Wyne, a Coral Gables City Commissioner. All contest entrants must have their displays lighted during the above designated time so judges can make their decisions. Winners of the sterling silver awards and honorable mentions must also keep their displays lighted between 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. until Jan. 1 so the public may view the winning exhibits. The judges will consider the entries in two categories; Most Beautiful and Most Original and will also note lighting techniques used. The contest, for displays only on residential property is for exhibits that can be seen from the street, roof tops or windows. The entries in the contest are: Joan Lindsley, 1920 Country Club Prado; Erwin Collins, 1103 Venetia Ave.; James Poole, 5920 SW 9th St.; Mrs. Steve Swestyn, 5780 SW 9th St. Augusta Menendez, 2915 Granada Blvd.; Mrs. Jack Jones, 1100 So. Greenway Dr.; Mr. and Mrs. J. MacEvoy, 1256 So. Greenway Dr.; F. M. Bechtolt, 2001 Country Club Prado. Mrs. Donald H. Siglu, 6465 SW 112th St.; John S. Inman, 6350 Killian Dr.; Mrs. Frances Leahy, 6820 SW 113th St.; E. E. Ferguson, 6400 SW 112 St. James F. Johnson, 6390 Killian Dr.; Leo Renuart, 11240 SW 69th Ave.; Mrs. G. M. Sheridan, 11300 SW 69th Ave.; Jean Fulden, 6205 SW 113th St. Mrs. Dorothy Dupree, 6235 SW 113th St.; Mrs. William F. Furr, 11250 SW 65th Ave.; G. P. Brown, 6590 SW 111th St; Ronald H. Criswell, 11450 SW 186th St. E. P. Daessel, 1300 Country Club Prado; Edward C. Rogers, 2210 Alhambra Cir.; Charles A. Schultz, 2222 Alhambra Cir.; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Gleason, 2716 Granada Blvd. Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Thomas, 6740 SW 55th St.; Omer G. Renuart, 6540 SW 122nd St.; Dr. William O. Boss, 3810 Durango St.; Henry and Helen Wood, 753 Majorca. Ave. Edith M. Scott, 12301 SW 188 St; Peter Appollony, 1840 SW 83rd Ave.; Mrs. Robert P. Baker, 9201 SW 35th St.; Ben W. Turner, 2310 Granada Blvd. E. F. Toomey, 1459 Robbia Ave.; Mr. and Mrs. Dan W. Phillips, 10001 SW 74th Ave.; John Bechamps, 1503 SW 74th Ct. Mrs. William Brady, 921 Alava Ave.; Frederick H. Canfield, III, 2830 DeSoto Blvd.; Joseph Migliorino, 3051 SW 11th St.; Craig A. Caraglier, 2105 SW 60th Ave. F. R. Walbert, 6095 SW 20 St.; James Muller, 6547 SW 24th St.; Betty Spachner, 6501 SW 21st St.; Harry V. Preston, 5852 SW 24th St.; Sgt. and Mrs. Jesse Mendoza, 12340 SW 190th Ter. Mrs. William Caldwell, 12001 SW 188th Ter.; Mrs. Frank Rotolante, 5745 SW 94th St.; William Mertel, 10010 SW 214th St.; Henry E. Schaefer, 1535 Trevino Ave. F. Thompson, 6231 SW 34th St.; John W. Fedelem, 6760 SW 51st St.; W. B. Poe, 11225 SW 61st Ct.; Mr. and Mrs. P. Sacatelli, 6801 SW 16 Ter. Mr. and Mrs. Clement J. McGrath, 3623 SW 58th Ct.; James E. Ferguson Jr., 8951 SW 76th Ter.; Jack P. Rice, 2520 SW 22nd Ave.; Mrs. William Penn Perry, 9985 SW 55th S • Mrs. Margaret A. Pearson, 1250 SW 62nd Ave.; Mr. and Mrs. Erskine H. Rupp, 239 Camilo Ave.; R. V. Pedersen, 9201 SW 46th Ter. Samuel T. Randall, 713 Minorea Ave.; John J. Liunes Jr., 5780 SW 46th Ter.; Rene Urquidi, 2162 SW 24th St.; Harry V. Preston, 5852 SW 24th St. Mr. and Mrs. Rona H. Cartwright, 6217 SW 16th St.; Mrs. A. C. Bivins Jr., 7030 Almansa St.; Edwin B. Cash, 435 Majorca Ave.; Melvin D. Schiller, 460 San Servando Ave. Mrs. R. J. Hart Sr., 617 University Dr.; James R. Ainsworth, 5250 SW 96th Ave.; Arthur Mahan Jr., 7170 SW 17h Ter.; Peter Coppola, 6260 SW 34th St. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mosby, 8500 SW 125th Ter.; Norman Hill, 3230 104th Ct.; R. G. Witters, 3955 Granada Blvd.; Coy Lee Crofford, 13040 SW 83rd Ave. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Ecords, 4593 SW 3rd St.; G. F. Ridley, 1306 Pizarro St.; J. D. Monroe, 1410 Country Club Prado Charles R. Musick, 6430 SW. 111th Dr., Ralph Dutton, 921 Sylvania Blvd.; Mrs. Dorothy Igo, 12431 SW 191st St.; Charles A. Gardner, 1450 SW 25th Ave.; Edward C. McCord, 1132 Obispo.

Wyne Bids His Farewell To Commission

Metro Commission - bound Winston W. Wynne, a Coral Gables City Commissioner for the past 31⁄2 years, bid his fellow commissioners adieu Tuesday—his last day on City Commission. His departure touched off a wave of speculation about a replacement, but the Commission took no action Tuesday. An appointment is expected at the next meeting, scheduled for Jan. 10. Championed Metro Wynne, who champio 1 the cause of Metropolitan government in and out of the Commission, was cited by Mayor John Montgomery for his contributions while on the City board. Often a minority of one on the question of cooperation with Metro, Wynne was praised for his "ability to stick with your gun," by the mayor. Wynne and Commissioner Joe Murphy tied for Wynne's seat on the Commission after he failed to defeat Montgomery for mayor in the last municipal election. Bowed To Wynne Murphy, who is up for re-election in April, bowed to Wynne on the question of who would get the four-year and two year term. Wynne later ran for a Metro Commission seat and won, creating a vacancy in the City Commission as of January. The City Charter provides for replacement by appointment of the City Commission.

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