Coral Gables Historical Archive
The Times
Thursday, December 22, 1960, page 18 (of 23)
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Brownie Troop Brings Yule Cheer To Orphans
What's it like to be an orphan at Christmas? Not much fun. No dad and no mother. Probably no gifts. But this Christmas will be a memorable one for the orphans at St. Joseph's Villa, than to 34 girls in Brownie Troop 226, South Miami. The Brownies made and delivered last Monday tops for the orphans to help cut the chill of a lonely Christmas. There were jacks and rubber balls . . . other toys brightly colored and Christmas cards cut and colored by the Brownies. And so the Brownies were busy last week in their club-house at 6609 SW 60th St. Working in four groups, each busy with a different type of endeavor, hands worked like windmills. "They're thrilled," pointed out Brownie leader Mrs. Anthony Bonomo. "And this is what they wanted to do. "They were asked if they wanted to make something for their parents, their friends or someone who didn't have much." Martha Howard and Marilyn Frazier were busy as Mrs. Bonomo spoke. They were making toys, too. And Karen Melching, a blonde, blue-eyed Brownie let a serious look come across her young face. "The orphans weren't too happy about losing their mother and father," she explained. "And so we decided to cheer them up." GIVING A GIFT IS GENEROSITY at its best, especially when a child makes the gift with her own hands and then presents it to an orphan at Christmas. That's what is unfolding here. These Brownies are making tiny leather purses for children at a local orphanage. Showing the Brownies how it's done is, right, Mrs. Juan Homs, 755 Blue Rd. Holding up a leather thong and asking for assistance is, left, Brownie Wendy Ross, 11131 SW 70th Ave. WHAT'S LONELINESS LIKE? It's not very pleasant when you have to spend your young years in an orphanage. Knowing this, Brownie Angela Limmiatis, 1102 Sevilla Ave., goes busily about the task of making a leather purse for some little girl who will not share Christmas with a mother or father.
Gables Rotary Club Welcomes New Members
The Coral Gables Rotary Club has accepted as new members Bert D. Burris, Dr. Edward Nathan Green and Robert E. Yoxall. Burris, 3712 SW 27th Lane, is a native of Ottawa, Kansas, and attended Kansas City University. A former resident of Orlando, he was president of the Advertising Club of Central Florida and vice president of the Florida Public Relations Association. Burris directs the advertising and publicity department of the City of Coral Gables. Dr. Green Dr. Green, from Woodside, N. Y., was graduated from the University of Cincinnati and the University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry. He is a member of the American Dental Association, International Association of Dental Research and is vice president of the Coral Gables Dental Study Club. He lives at 1425 Cortez Ave. with his wife and three small daughters. Robert Yoxall Yoxall, manager of the Coral Gables Country Club, lives at 6500 Snapper Creek Dr. A University of Miami graduate, he is a member of the Club Managers Association of America, Alumni Gridders and the Chamber of Commerce. He has one son, 11.
San Amaro Plan Advances
The proposed widening and beautification of San Amaro Dr. on the University of Miami Main Campus took another step forward Tuesday when the Coral Gables City Commission put on first reading an ordinance accepting a strip of land bordering the street from the University. A hearing on the widening proposal was held several weeks ago by the Commission. The plan is part of an overall change in the street layout at the Main Campus which includes the dead ending of University Dr. at Miller Dr. and creation of a "mall."
Haven School Gets Pump
The Haven School of South Miami had received a new water pump, through the efforts of the Biscayne Bay Kiwanis Club. The pump will supplement the school's present water pump in pumping drinking water and irrigation for the school's classroom garden.
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John Kenna Wins Seat On Gables Trial Board
John Kenna, 1257 Obispo, nosed out George Hurst, 222 Romano, for a seat on the City of Coral Gables Trial Board in elections held recently among municipal employes. Only six votes separated winner and loser. Kenna received 73 votes to 67 for Hurst. The City Commission last week appointed Dr. Roy T. Bovard, 620 Palmarito Ct., to fill out trial board membership.
Texaco Grant To UM
The University of Miami has received a $1500 unrestricted grant from Texaco Inc. which University President Jay F. W. Pearson said will be used to purchase electronic equipment for UM's Audio-Visual Aids Building now under construction.
Automobile Looted
An automobile radio valued at $125, a $100 pair of binoculars and a sweater were stolen from the car of Norman Hershon, 18940 SW 89th Ct., in the first block of Oviedo Dec. 15 while he was at the Trail Theater.
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