The Times

"I WONDER IF I SHOULD PLAY MY ACE?"

That's the thought in the mind of Kitty Cooksey, as she carefully studied her hand of cards during a game with other members of the All State Friendship Club. Although it might be just a card game to some, to these women it's a challenge to see who can win. But it's really all in fun, for cards is one of the ways the members have a good time together.

A WHISTLING DISC across a shuffleboard court

strikes up the right tune for fun for Mr. and Mrs. Harry Strayer. Charter members of the All State Friendship Club, the Strayers find a lot of enjoyment on the court. And the other "senior citizens" of the club find equal enjoyment in the varied activities which keep them busy and active, regardless of their age.

All States Friendship Club It's Home To Members Who Enjoy Fun Together

By RAYMOND LANG They're at "home" and they're together . . . that's what counts. To have a home away from home. To have friends who like what you like. That's the importance of the All States Friendship Club, a second "home" to its members. The "senior citizens" who have activities to please every preference, are eager to be active. And to feel the warmth of having friends. Fills Void "You can see what the club means to people who are lonely," said Pearl Kilcoyne, 72. "If they sat at home, it would be a lonely life. "But they come here and play cards and chat with friends," said the neatly dressed woman, who lives at 6341 SW 35th St. "We bring sandwiches, make coffee and tea," explained 70-year-old Mrs. Jacoby Marshall, 324 Madrid, "and then play cards after a while. "Then we go to the cafeteria at night to have our dinner . . . come back . . . and play our cards again." While she spoke, there was the age-slowed bustle of women setting up card tables. Outside the clubhouse at Salvadore Park came the whine of a disc whistling across a shuffleboard court. Mrs. Marshall pointed out with the spirit of a teenager at an Elvis Presley sock hop that "Sitting in a rocker doesn't get you anywhere—you just rock. "I don't believe my hours are long enough," she added heartily. "I believe in getting out and doing things. "You don't have to be old and sit still!" Harry Strayer, of 2508 Madrid, softly confided "I've often thought what we'd be doing if this club wasn't here. "What would all these elderly people do if it weren't for the club." And he added very quietly, "It fills a need . . . a great need." So, if by chance, you take a stroll past the clubhouse, don't be too surprised at what meets your eyes. It might be four elderly women with silken-grey hair bent over a table, each studying her cards with care. Or it might be a gent or two, slowly slipping into the late 60's, skidding a disc across the court. But be it cards or shuffleboard, they'll be playing for the highest stakes of all—companionship. And it's a sure bet all will be winners.

All States Friendship Club Elects Officers

The Coral Gables All-States Friendship Club has elected officers for 1961. They are: president, Lynn O. Whitaker; vice president, Everett Smith; secretary, Mrs. Blanche Schmersahl, and treasurer, Joseph Drasba.

Blue And White Corner Palmetto Honor Society Holds Election Of Officers

By EUNICE TALL Palmetto High School's National Honor Society, consisting of 33 seniors, has met six times since its installation by Miami High School during the third week in November. The officers elected at the first meeting are Andre Boele, president; Ben Miller, vice president; Brenda Muhlinghaus, secretary; and Charles Gitomer, treasurer. In order to raise money to cover expenses, National Honor carried out their first project Jan. 7, the sale of 500 dozen doughnuts. This project was an outstanding success. The next project will be selling sno-cones Tuesday after school. Palmetto's NHS was proud to receive a new member, Gregg Calvird, a transfer from the NHS at Custer High School, South Dakota. Gymnastic Clinic A gymnastic clinic, to improve interested high school boys' skills in gymnastics and conduct a practice session under supervised guidance, was held at Southwest High School Jan. 11. Those representing Palmetto were Roy and Troy Dupree, trampoline; George Miller, high bar; Tom Johnson, trampoline and tumbling; Dewey (Butch) Straley, flying rings; Bill Sherry, tumbling, and John Kerr, trampoline.

How many savings accounts should I have?

That depends on YOU! How well you manage your money . . . and what you are saving for . . . are the determining factors in deciding how many accounts you should have at Coral Gables Federal. Separate accounts for each of your major needs is the easy, practical way to "budget for the future" . . . before the need occurs. First and most important is your Regular Savings Account, providing a general cash reserve for emergencies at any time . . . accumulating the down payment for a home of your own . . . assuring security and peace of mind for the years to come. But what about once-a-year expenses like taxes? They can take quite a "chunk" out of your regular savings . . . opening a Special Tax Account is a more realistic (and painless) way to meet this annual need. The same applies to Christmas and Vacation money . . . best handled through individual accounts. And for your children, of course, you want to do all you can to help them with their higher education . . . and the way to do it is through a Special College Savings Account. How else could you meet this future expense? SO YOU decide how many savings accounts you need at Coral Gables Federal. Each account — Regular or Special — earns dividends at the current rate of 4% per annum, payable twice a year on December 31 and June 30. Accounts are insured up to $10,000 by a permanent agency of the U.S. Government. And each account enables you to "budget for the future" . . . whatever your needs may be. ASSETS NOW OVER $110,000,000 CORAL GABLES FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION SEE THE OFFICE NEAREST YOU MAIN OFFICE . . 2501 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables HOMESTEAD . . 1101 North Krome Avenue WEST MIAMI . . 6400 Southwest 8th Street PERRINE . . 701 Perrine Avenue BIRD ROAD . . 9843 Southwest 40th Street All Offices Open Monday Evenings 6:15 to 8:00 p.m. PERRINE and BIRD ROAD OFFICES ONLY Also Open All Day Fridays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. GEORGE B. CASTER, President CURRENT DIVIDEND RATE 4% per annum

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