Coral Gables Historical Archive
The Times
Thursday, December 29, 1960, page 1 (of 16)
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Coral Gables THE TIMES South Miami
the local community newspaper for all South Dade Vol. 35 No. 46 Second Class Postage Paid at Miami, Fla. Thursday, December 29, 1960 Published Weekly at 308 Aragon, Coral Gables, Fla. Price 10c
Junior Orange Bowl Parade To Roll
Petitioners Seek To Halt High Riser
A petition calling on the Coral Gables City Commission to rescind its action granting builder A. H. Sakolsky permission to erect a 12-story apartment on Biltmore Way at Cardenas was to be circulated today (Thursday). The petition was prepared by the Committee for the Preservation of Present Zoning Ordinances, which also scheduled a public meeting for 8 p.m. next Thursday, Jan. 5, at the W— Memorial Youth Center. John Wynn, of 906 Palermo, an attorney in State Attorney Richard Gerstein's office, is scheduled to address the public meeting. Approved, Rejected Wynn was active in opposing another proposed 10-story apartment near Venetian Pool. The Commission first approved, later rejected that plan. The petition, according to Lila Dickerson, president of the Committee, also asks the City Commission to hold off on granting any more permits for buildings over three stories in height until "standards or guides" are established by the City. A group of residents, including Miss Dickerson, filed a suit in Circuit Court last week to block construction of the Biltmore high riser. Three Weeks Attorney for the group, Franklin Parson, said Wednesday that it may take three weeks or more before the suit is heard. Meanwhile, the city has gone ahead and issued a permit to Sakolsky for construction of the $3 million "skyscraper's" foundation, estimated to cost $500,000. Approval for the high rise building came on a 3-2 vote of the City Commission, with Mayor John M. Montgomery voting with Commissioners Robert Searle and Winston W. Wynne. Commissioners Joe Murphy and Frank Kerdyk were opposed.
PARADE ROUTE
AN EXPECTED CROWD OF 100,000 persons will line Ponce de Leon Blvd., Miracle Mile and Biltmore Way today (Thursday) to see 4000 youths march in the 12th annual Junior Orange Bowl Parade which is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. The parade will include 38 floats, 31 marching units and 18 bands, the biggest yet if King Sol beckons.
Biggest and Best Will Delight Old, Young
Biggest and the best—weather permitting—that's the promise of this year's Junior Orange Bowl Parade scheduled today (Thursday) in Coral Gables. The first unit is expected to step off from the staging area near Minorca at 2:30 p.m. and lead 86 dazzling units, including 18 bands, 38 floats and 31 marching units, down Ponce de Leon Blvd., Miracle Mile and Biltmore Way to the dispersal area on Segovia Blvd. This will be the 12th kid's version of the Orange Bowl Parade, and this is one time when they really take over. Parade Chairman Warren Blackmon and Parade Marshall Paul R. Greenway said that the response this year is the greatest ever. Day At The Fair "A Day at the County Fair" will be the theme running through this year's tinsel, papier-mache and otherwise colorfully decorated floats. And, again, the accent will be on youth. An estimated 4000 will participate in the parade itself. Many of the floats were created and built by teenagers and will be drawn by them, since they cannot be power-driven. For the first time this year many of the floats will be animated, which should make them even more interesting. Marching units will come mainly from area recreation departments, school organizations, 4-H clubs, Boy and Girl Scout groups, but a few will come from far away places. Interspersed between floats and marching units will be dozens of bands. A high point of the parade will be the appearance of the Queen of the Junior Orange Bowl, Robin Lee Krug, and her princesses, Joan Bassett and Barbara Burney. Queen And Court The brown-eyed, brown haired beauty and her court will review the parade with Mayor John M. Montgomery, Cndr. O. S. Butler, USN, Jess Yarborough, Orange Bowl Committee president, and Larry Larimore, president of the Junior Orange Bowl Committee and other city and Chamber of Commerce officials. Pat Finn, this year's Orange Bowl Queen, and Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, honored for his youth work by the Junior Orange Bowl Committee, will also review the parade. Rickenbacker was to receive the Service to Youth Award at a luncheon before the parade at the Coral Gables Country Club. Parade judges will be Ben B. Brown, Clyde Taylor and Cindy Hudson. For those who like a grandstand view of the parade, a special grandstand has been erected and tickets made available at 50 cents each from the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. Weather permitting, upwards of 100,000 persons are expected for the parade.
Gables Christmas Was Safe And Sane
No one has an explanation for it, but Christmas Day proved to be one of the safest for Coral Gables this year. Only five minor accidents were reported for the entire day. The long three-day weekend proved even less hazardous than usual, with no serious accidents or injuries reported. Saturday's frantic last minute shopping rush produced many minor accidents and a lot of short tempers, but, again, no tragedies.
Coral Gables May Dismiss School Guards
School crossing guards, already out of vogue in most of Dade County, may be suspended in Coral Gables also. The 11 part time guards employed by the city at a cost of $11,746 this year would fall victim to the machine age. The City Commission last week decided to keep the guards for another 30 days until the end of the current school semester. City Manager L. W. Robinson Jr., meanwhile, will study the matter and make his recommendation to the Commission. Metro Traffic Safety Department crews are in the process of installing special crossing signals operated by pressing buttons. The system has been installed in many county areas with reported success. Ten of Coral Gables' guards are paid $25 a week; one receives $51.20 for a longer work week. The City also spends $25 a year for each employe for uniforms.
Here Are The Winners In Yule Lighting Contest
The winners have been selected in the Christmas Home Lighting Contest sponsored by THE TIMES and the Coral Gables Board of Realtors. First place in the "Most Beautiful" category went to Mrs. W. S. Harrington, 6600 SW 127th St., for her Nativity Scene and animated Santa and reindeer, accentuated by effective lighting. A star was attached to the television antenna. First place in the "Most Original" category went to Henry E. Schaefer, 1535 Trevino Ave., for his cardboard facsimile of a family at a window looking out at a Nativity Scene painted in iridescent colors. There was also a Santa and reindeer on the roof. In the "Most Beautiful" division, second place went to Mrs. R. H. Hart Sr., 617 University Dr.; third place went to Omer Renuart, 6640 SW 122nd St. In the "Most Original" division, second place went to Mrs. William Brady, 921 Alava Ave.; third place went to Mrs. A. C. Bivins Jr., 7030 Almansa St. Sterling silver prizes will be presented the first place winners. Honorable Mentions went to scores of other entrants. Judges were Ira Willard, president of City National Bank, Winston W. Wynne, former Coral Gables City Commissioner, and George Fink, a Coral Gables architect.
These Entries Also Caught Judges' Eye
Entries that won honorable mentions and will receive a certificate are: Arthur H. Mahan Jr., 7170 SW 17th Ter.; James Campbell, 6490 SW 122nd St. F. M. Bechtolt, 2001 Country Club Prado; Mrs. Jack Jones, 1100 S. Greenway Dr.; Jack P. Rice, 2520 SW 22nd Ave.; Peter Coppola, 6260 SW 20th St. Melvin D. Schiller, 460 San Servando Ave.; Mr. and Mrs. Erskine H. Rupp, 239 Camilo Ave.; R. V. Pedersen, 9201 SW 46th Ter.; Harry V. Preston, 5852 SW 24th St. Mr. and Mrs. Clement J. McGrath, 3623 SW 58th St.; Edward C. McCorad, 1132 Obispo Ave.; Samuel T. Randall, 713 Minorca Ave.; John Bechamp's, 1503 SW 74th Ct. F. R. Walbert, 6095 SW 20th St.; Mr. and Mrs. Ronald H. Cartwright, 6217 SW 16th St.; Joseph Miglierino, 3051 SW 11th St.; Charles R. Musick, 6430 SW 111th Dr. John W. Fedelem, 6760 SW 51st St.; W. B. Poe, 11225 SW 61st Ct.; Mrs. William F. Furr, 11250 SW 65th Ave.; E. E. Ferguson, 6400 SW 112th St.; Mrs. Francis Leahy, 6820 SW 113th St. Mrs. Donald H. Siglu, 6465 SW 112th St.; Mr. and Mrs. Dan W. Phillips, 1000 SW 74th Ave.; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mosby, 8500 SW 125th Ter.; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Gleason, 2716 Granada Blvd. Edward C. Rogers, 2210 Alhambra Cir.; Mr. and Mrs. P. Sacatelli, 6801 SW 16th Ter.; Mrs. Cay Lee Crofford, 13040 SW 83rd Ave.; G. Brown, 6590 SW 111th St. Ronald H. Criswell, 11450 SW 186th St.; Charles A. Gardner, 1450 SW 25th Ave.; Ralph Dutton, 921 Sylvania Blvd.
Gables Bus Is Involved In Accident
Coral Gables municipal buses continue to be the favorite targets of area motorists. Another was hit Friday afternoon at the intersection of Coconut Grove Dr. and Santander. The left front side of the bus was damaged and two passengers injured slightly after the bus was struck by a woman driver. Injured were Yvonne Sands, of 230 Florida, and Fannie Reed, of 3341 Thomas. They were given emergency treatment at Doctors' Hospital. Gables Officer Robert Dekorte, who investigated the accident shortly after noon, said that Cecilla C. Friedland, 61, of 104 Santander, was charged with failing to yield the right of way to the bus, which was northbound on Coconut Grove Dr.
Junior Events
Here is a list of remaining Junior Orange Bowl Festival activities: 11:45 a.m. today (Thursday) Luncheon in honor of Captain Eddie Rickenbacker at the Coral Gables Country Club for his youth work. 450 guests expected. 2:30 p.m. today (Thursday) Junior Orange Bowl Parade along Ponce de Leon Blvd., Miracle Mile and Biltmore Way. 8 p.m. today (Thursday) the Annual Youth Ball for contestants in the Junior Orange Bowl Queen contest and their escorts.
Egg In His Gasoline
Bob Quasha, of 1517 Palancia, had a novel experience Dec. 22 when some vandals splattered his car with eggs and tossed one in his gas tank for an added lark.
It Couldn't Have Been Li'l Abner?
A "pork chopper" is suspected of the break into the home of John Barry, 912 Wallace, last Friday. The thief broke into the Barry home by ripping out the door moulding and proceeded to ransack the bedrooms. The entire effort apparently stimulated the appetite of the burglar. He went to the refrigerator and helped himself to some chops. Nothing else was reported taken, police reported.