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Thursday, February 16, 1961, page 18 (of 18)

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What's Your Problem?

By JOSH PERKINS Syndicated By Perkins Enterprises Hampstead, Vermont Dear Uncle Josh, I am planning a party to celebrate Washington's Birthday. Could you make some suggestions for a suitable celebration? A Patriot Dear Patriot, I recall a time back in Vermont when we all made powdered wigs out of spun maple sugar, but this proved pretty messy and probably would not prove practical in South Florida, as I understand it. You could, probably, achieve the same effects with Spanish Moss. To dramatize the history-making feat of our First President crossing the Delaware, you could no doubt have your guests don these wigs and set out in row boats on Biscayne Bay, landing on Miami Beach. Once disembarked there you could enjoy the attractions in a festive mood. It would be wise to provide each guest with one of those new plastic bags in which he could place his Spanish moss wig in the bottom of the boat while ashore. The wigs then could be donned for the return trip which will climax a memorable evening in memory of the Father of Our Country. Uncle Josh * * * Dear Uncle Josh, I am a 17-year-old boy in the sixth grade. Most of the kids in my room are 12 and 13 and don't know that I am so much older than they are. I have a birthday coming up and Mom insists that we have a big barbeque for my entire homeroom. I go along with her idea about the party but I wonder what the rest of the girls and boys will think of me when they find out how old I am. Will they think I've roped them in all these years by pretending not to be their senior? Overage Dear Overage, You could not have gotten away with this deceit without your mother's help, and she is obliged to rally round you now that this crisis has occurred. Both of you should be very ashamed of what you have done. But this is a time for family unity. Have the party as planned but do not have any athletic events such as the three-legged race or anything of that nature as your advanced physical prowess would soon be evident and give you away. After the party, enroll as fast as you can in one of those ICS courses. You've seen their advertisements—"Become a High School Graduate at Home." Thus, unknown to your friends, you will gain your proper grade level. They will be surprised, of course, but they will be pleased, too, if they are true friends and I am sure they are from what you have told me. Uncle Josh * * * (Send your problem to Uncle Josh, c/o The TIMES, 308 Aragon, Coral Gables, Fla.)

At Doctors' Hospital MacDonald Foundation Holds Annual Election

The John T. MacDonald Foundation, which operates Doctors' Hospital, held its annual elections Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the hospital. Dr. C. Howard McDevitt Jr., 16900 SW 90th Ave., was elected chairman of the board for this year. Dr. McDevitt takes over the post vacated by Dr. John Q. Cleveland. Dr. McDevitt has been active in the community for the past 15 years and has been with Doctors' Hospital since it opened in 1949. Also elected to the Board were Doctors John Q. Cleveland, A. D. Amerise, James K. McShane Sr., Martin Mangels, Charles Burbocher and Mrs. Mary Reeder. Dr. James K. McShane Sr., was elected vice-chairman and Mrs. Mary Reeder is secretary treasurer. This summer Doctors' Hospital would undergo a facelifting. The old wing of the hospital will be re-painted and generally improved. The estimated cost of the improvements will cost $100,000, Mrs. Reeder said. DR. McDEVITT

Three Diamond Rings Are Reported Missing

Three old fashioned type diamond rings, valued at $1200, were stolen from the home of Mrs. Ruth Jacobs, 11 Oviedo, in recent weeks. Mrs. Jacobs told Coral Gables Police that she returned Dec. 30 to find her rear door open, but did not miss anything at that time. She missed the rings for the first time Monday morning.

Merchants To Hear Renick

A dinner meeting of exceptional interest has been announced by Albert Friedman, president of the Retail Merchants Division of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. It will be held at the Pub Restaurant, 3500 Coral Way, on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 28. The speaker will be Ralph Renick, vice president and news editor of television station WTVJ. Renick's subject will be "Your Public Image—Help or Hindrance?" He will draw on his wide experience in the field of moulding public opinion to illustrate the neglect and misunderstanding of an important business principle by many retailers. The general public is invited. Tickets, obtainable at the office of the Chamber of Commerce, are $4 which includes tax, tip and cocktail.

Police Get Complaint About Bomb Threats

Three bomb threats have been received at her home, Sandy Jean Rubenstein, 3294 Riviera Dr., reported to Coral Gables police last week. The latest threat came Feb. 6 when someone left a note at the door. Two other notes had been left previously.

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Belk's 88c DAYS

IN THE RED-BIRD SHOPPING CENTER, IT'S BELKS Belk's Home of Better Values 88c DAYS 16th - 17th - 18th Thurs. - Fri. - Sat. Grab Table No. 1 BOYS WEAR VALUES TO $2.99 ON SALE 88c Grab Table No. 2 LADIES WEAR VALUES TO $2.99 ON SALE 88c LADIES Dresses SPECIAL RACK ON SALE $288 LADIES Hose BROKEN SIZES AND COLORS 2 PAIR ON SALE 88c Pair LADIES Dresses IDEAL FOR SPRING 2 For ON SALE $28 RECORDS STEREO and HI-FI up to $4.98 List LIMIT 6 PER CUSTOMER (NONE SOLD TO DEALERS) ON SALE 88c Each MEN'S Esquire Socks REG. $1.00 6 PAIR ON SALE $488 SPECIAL GROUP LADIES Dresses Reg. Values To $14.99 ON SALE $588 SAMSONITE "NEW HORIZON" DRASTICALLY REDUCED Blue, White, Grey, Brown All Sales Final Reg. Now $20.00 — $13.88 $32.50 — $21.88 $35.00 — $23.88 $37.50 — $25.88 Grab Table No. 3 CHILDRENS WEAR Values to $2.99 ON SALE 88c New Spring MATERIALS SHORT LENGTHS VALUES TO 59c YD. 2 Yds. ON SALE 88c BELK'S Red and Bird Road