The Times

THE TIMES

Coral Gables South Miami the local community newspaper for all South Dade Vol. 36 No. 1 Second Class Postage Paid at Miami, Fla. Thursday, February 16, 1961 Published Weekly at 308 Aragon, Coral Gables, Fla. Price 10c

SIGNING A PROCLAMATION as he declares February to be "Heart Month" is Coral Gables Mayor John Montgomery. At the mayor's side is Ira Mogul, chairman of the Board of Directors of the Greater Miami Heart Association. The women are area chairmen in charge of donations. Left to right are Mrs. Mildred Harriett, 5816 SW 42nd Ter.; Mrs. S. H. Huntington, 6830 SW 48th Te...; Mrs. Harry Will, 5750 SW 60th St.; Mrs. Robert Honin, 1525 Trevino Ave.; and Mrs. J. Egizi, 9401 SW 109th Ter.

Send In Your Questions To Learn Heart's Story

Heart disease can be a story with a happy ending. Tl 's the theme of the free Heart Forum jointly sponsored by The Times and The Guide and the Heart Association of Greater Miami on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 8 p.m. in the auditorium of Coral Gables High School. Although the high spot of the evening will occur when a panel of five eminent heart specialists will answer your questions about heart disease, high blood pressure, and allied conditions, a 1⁄2-hour sound film titled "Take Three Hearts," will also be of interest to those who attend. Three Lives Produced by the American Heart Association, this film is the story of three individuals, each with a different type of heart disorder. First you will see a housewife with high blood pressure and how she learns to help her condition while living a normal life. The second "heart" belongs to a carpenter who suffers a coronary attack. You'll see how such a patient can be cared for so that he recovers his full potential and can eventually return to his trade. Third heart patient is a child who, like many unfortunate youngsters, is born with a heart defect. The story of what is being done to aid and even cure these children makes an inspiring climax to the film. Five Specialists The five heart specialists who are donating their services for the evening are: Moderator: Robert V. Edwards, M.D. Panelists: DeWitt Daughtry, M.D., Louis Lemberg, M. D., John Liebler, M.D., and William Straight, M.D. Heart disease, which kills more people in the United States each year than all other causes of death combined, is the object of an extensive program of research and lay education conducted by the American Heart Association, through its chapters, such as the Heart Association of Greater Miami. More progress has been made in this field during the past 20 years than during the previous 20 centuries. Back To Work It is a source of comfort to all who may have heart patients in the family to know that today three persons out of four who suffer heart attacks are able to go back to work. If you have any questions about the prevention or care of heart or blood-vessel diseases, address them in writing to "Heart Forum, c/o The Times, 308 Aragon, Coral Gables, Fla. As many questions of general interest as possible will be answered at the free forum.

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Gables Plans To Sponsor Third PGA

Coral Gables decided last week to sponsor another national golf tournament-the third consecutive one. The vote was 3-1 with Commissioner Joe Murphy voting against and Mayor John M. Montgomery abstaining on the move to back another Professional Golf Association tourney. Murphy voted against the proposal on the grounds that the next City Commission should make the decision. Last year's tourney cost the city $4681-a sharp drop from the 1959 deficit of $11,767, according to City Manager L. W. Robinson. Montgomery, who was chairman for the event, expressed disappointment at not breaking even, but he said he felt the promotion had been helpful to the City. "It's well worth anything it's cost you in the past," City Publicity Director Bert Burris told the Commission. The $25,000 tourney, which attracts golf pros from all over the nation, is supported mainly by patrons who pay $150 each toward the event in exchange for certain privileges.

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Gables Wins Court Case On Liquor

A case before the courts for more than two years involving extension of the sale of liquor in Coral Gables came to the end of a long road last week when the Florida Supreme Court upheld the city's right to restrict. Cynthia Davidson's last ditch effort to force the city to issue her a license to serve liquor at the former Barcelona Gardens restaurant ended in a decision for the city. Still Prohibited The victory for City Attorney Ted Semple means that Gables restaurants will still be able to serve beer and wine, but the coveted liquor licenses are still prohibited. Gableites who like a cocktail with their lunch or dinner will have to go outside city limits to enjoy that privilege - as they have always done. Miss Davidson argued that it was unfair to Gables retaurant owners to be denied the business now flowing to area establishments because of the legal restrictions. Last year, the Coral Gables City Commission discussed the possibility of broadening liquor laws to permit any hotel or motel having 100 or more rooms to sell liquor, but the move never materialized. No Affect This would have had no affect on the law affecting restaurants, however. In May 1959, Miss Davidson obtained a license from the City Commission to sell beer and wine at the Barcelona Gardens, but the restaurant closed its doors shortly afterwards and has been closed since. Recently, M & M Cafeterias negotiated a deal with Miss Davidson for operation of the restaurant, and it has been reported that the building would be converted into a pancake house.

Fence In Gables Leads Man To Court

A Coral Gables man who built a fence without a permit and in a setback area paid a $55 fine in Municipal Court Tuesday. Judge Charles Spooner found Joseph A. Nevel, 40, of 350 Aledo, guilty of the charges after Nevel had dismantled the fence, but dragged his feet on appearing in court and had to be brought in on a bench warrant.

Will April Race Be City's Hottest? Four Gables Commission Posts At Stake

What may be one of the most hotly contested political races in Coral Gables history is shaping up April 11. Four of the five City Commission seats are up for grabs. Only Commissioner Robert Searle is not up for re-election and Mayor John M. Montgomery has said he will not be a candidate. This could leave the incumbents, Joe Murphy, Frank Kerdyk and James Hess, or anyone else who qualifies, in a race for the four available Commission seats and possibly the mayor's job. Hess Named Hess was named to the Commission in January to replace Winston W. Wynne, who resigned to take his seat on the Metro Commission. But, so far, only one person has announced his candidacy. He is C. R. Berry, a Gables automotive parts distributor making his first journey into politics. At least a dozen persons have been rumored to be candidates, and these will have until the 5 p.m. March 14 deadline to make up their minds. Those who seek to be mayor must also run for commissioner and must be elected commissioner to win the mayoralty. This unusual system could produce a mayor who did not receive the largest number of votes. The new mayor will be the candidate running for both offices who is elected commissioner and who may or may not have received the highest vote for mayor. Could Happen In other words, a candidate could receive most votes for mayor, but fail to win a commission seat. As unlikely as this may sound, it could happen, especially in the event many candidates present themselves. If that should happen, the candidate elected Commissioner and running for mayor who received the next highest vote for mayor would get the job. It is conceivable that under this system no one would be elected mayor. This is a bridge that would have to be crossed if the situation arose. Four-Year Terms Of the four commissioners elected, the two receiving the highest number of votes will serve four-year terms. The two (See APRIL, Page 2)

Sunday Auction Is Called Off In The Gables

A proposed bankruptcy auction, scheduled to be held Sunday in Coral Gables, failed to come off when City Attorney Ted Semple received the co-operation of the Federal judge and referee. London Silversmiths, 259 Miracle Mile, recently went into bankruptcy proceedings and big auction signs were posted outside the premises. These were pulled down when a hue and cry went up, but a Sunday sale was still scheduled. Semple said he discussed the city's policy of no Sunday openings with Referee J. B. Booher and the Federal judge and received their assurances that the sale would not be held. They agreed to hold the sale from 7 to 10 p.m. weekdays, Semple said.

Hovering 'Copter Raises City's Ire

A helicopter which hovered a few hundred feet over downtown Coral Gables for a couple of hours Monday in connection with a local store's promotion got up the ire of City Attorney Ted Semple. After Gables police got a few anonymous complaints about the noise being generated by the stationary whirlybird, Semple put in a call to the Federal Aviation Agency which ordered the chopper to take down its sky hook and head for terra firma.

Home On Serria Burglarized

A burglar broke into the home of Harold E. Terry, 1545 Serria, Sunday sometime between 6:30 and 11:30 p.m. and made off with a $600 woman's watch, gold ring, cash and a coin collection.

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