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THERE ARE 16 QUESTION MARKS running through the mind of Mrs. Leonard Wirkus, as she ponders the problem of how to narrow them down. Mrs. Wirkus, who is looking up for a moment from a Ponce de Leon High School yearbook dating back to 1941. She hopes to hold a reunion May 20 of that year's graduating class, and she's contacted all but 16.

136 Graduates once Class Of '41 Plans Reunion

By RAYMOND LANG As sheets of icy wind blast in from the Artic, a man watches a sliver of steel slice the air as a plane lands at an airport in Anchorage, Alaska. And on the other side of the world, in Europe, another man s..ds by his U. S. Air Force f.....ceptors as he scans the sky and wonders about the metallic flash he saw among the clouds. In Coconut Grove Here, in Coconut Grove, another young man fingers a test tube in each hand as he pours a stream of liquid into one and then holds it high against the light to examine it. These three men and 133 other persons have something in common. And most of them will soon come to Coral Gables because of that common bond. The 136 persons make up the 1941 graduating class at Ponce de Leon High School (now Coral Gables High). And many of them will meet May 20 at a reunion. The task of contacting the member's of the school's first graduating class has fallen into the hands of one of the alumnae, Mrs. Leonard V. Wirkus, 8501 SW 53rd Ave. And of the entire class spread across the corners of the world, Mrs. Wirkus has gotten in touch with all but 16. The 16 have no friends or relatives here to tell of their whereabouts. And there are also some whose whereabouts Mrs. Wirkus knows, but she also knows quite well that they won't be able to make the reunion. One is Jack Cannon, who works for an airline in Anchorage, Or Lloyd B. Spain, who's with a fighter-interceptor outfit in Europe. But some haven't strayed too far from home. Such as Robert Erwin, who has a chemistry laboratory in Coconut Grove. Mrs. Wirkus said she hopes to hear from all of those in the graduating class. And she doubly hopes they'll help her contact "the missing 16." Though the reunion is planned for May 20, it's not definite where the affair will be held. One of the possibilities is that the reunion will be held at the home of alumnae Ethel Dimmig Davidson, Or at the school. But one thing IS sure. Come the 20th of May, the door will be swung open on a closet full of partially forgotten, but always fond, memories.

Shoplifter S rikes Clerk

A clerk at Surrey's, 299 Miracle Mile, was struck and cut in the mouth and lip by one of two shoplifters when he caught them in the act the morning of Feb. 22. Marvin Adelman, 631 SW 47th Ave., told Coral Gables police that he saw one of the shoplift-i duo place six men's shirts i....de his jacket and start to leave. When he tried to stop him, the shoplifter's companion spun Adelman around and struck him in the face with his fist. But the theft was thwarted when the man holding the shirts dropped them and both thieves fled.

'ak And Cocktail Are Offered For Free

Blood will be collected tonight (Thursday) at the Coral Gables Elks Club, Douglas Rd. and Giralda. A free cocktail and steak dinner will be given to all donors, Chairman Franklin Brooks said t sday. Donations may be made between 5 and 8 p.m.

16 Are Missing

Alice Altman, Thomas M. Carmichael, Eddie T. Deel Jr., Helene Dunkel, Barbara Grandfield, Dorothy Haizlip, Jane Walsh, Patricia White. Helene Holdford, David E. Junkins, Clyde Mercer, Marian Perkinson, Bob Pinny, Mary Alice Seitz, Mary Ethel Smith, Bill Wallendorf.

Two Architects Pay Court Costs

Architect Gilbert M. Fein and designer William E. Martin were fined $5 costs each in Coral Gables Municipal Court Feb. 22 by Judge Charles Spooner on charges they had no occupational licenses. Fein and Martin, who designed the new apartments at Douglas Entrance and a proposed eight story hotel off South Dixie Hwy. at 1500 Madruga and many other buildings, were fined only court costs after they obtained the licenses.

Youth Fined $88 For Reckless Driving

A 19-year-old youth was fined a total of $88 in Coral Gables Metro Court Feb. 13 on charges of reckless driving and driving without a license. Thomas M. Decker, of 1203 Walsh, received the fine from Metro Judge Thomas N. Balikes.

Funeral Rites Are Held For Two Gableites

Last rites for Maggie Bell Morse, long time Coral Gables resident, were held recently in the Morse family plot in South Hill, Va. Miss Morse, who worked for many of the prominent families of Coral Gables as cook, nurse and nursemaid for the past 14 years, spent four weeks in Doctors' Hospital then left by plane for South Hill where she died in the South Hill hospital. She leaves a brother, Harvey Morse of South Hill. * * * Last rites for Mrs. Tessie Solomon, of SW 50th Ave., who died Feb. 22, were held Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Gordon Funeral Home with burial at the Star of David Cemetery. A military honor guard of the Jewish War Veterans' Ladies Auxiliary participated at the grave-side ceremonies. Mrs. Solomon founded the Murray Solmon Ladies Auxiliary 13 years ago at the Coral Gables Veterans Administration Hospital. She also was a member of the Florida State Ladies Auxiliary, Jewish War Veterans, and was a past president of the organization founded 35 years ago. She is survived by husband, Harry Solomon, one son, Seymour, and two grandsons.

B'nai B'rith Benefit

The Emma Lazarus Chapter of B'nai B'rith Women will hold a dinner-dance at 4 p.m., March 5, at the Elk's Club, 495 Brickell Ave. Donation is $2 a person. Proceeds will go to the Bellefaire Home for Emotionally Disturbed Children in Cleveland and Leo N. Levi Hospital for arthritic patients in Hot Springs.

BIRTHS

AT DOCTORS' HOSPITAL Feb. 10 GARDNER, Aileen and Robert, girl; 5181 SW 11th St. FAIRCLOTH, Lorraine and Richard, boy; 10455 SW 27th St. Feb. 11 DELOACH, Marion and Odis, boy; 5000 SW 115th Ave. WILBORN, Ellen and Truman, girl; 9370 SW 51st Ter. DuPLESSIS, Grace and Nolan, girl; 2988 SW 3rd St. JONES, Miriam and George, girl; 7321 SW 16th St. Feb. 12 ANASTASI, Luigla and Costas, boy; 3431 SW 89th Ct. Feb. 13 MAFFIA, Assunta and Arsenio, girl; 12461 SW 191st St. Feb. 14 FARINAS, Nancy and Eugene, boy, 4370 SW 107th Ave. NOTTO, Antoinette and Thomas, boy, 1375 NW 3rd Ct. LEWIS, Jean and James, girl; 19550 SW 110th Rd. KARAS, Irene and Charles, girl; 1210 NW 199th Ter. WHALEY, Nell and J. L., boy; 601 Perviz Ave., Opa-locka. Feb. 15 MOORE, Theresa and James, girl; 607 E. 35th St., Hialeah SIMON, Marcia and Seymour, boy; 3809 Anderson Rd. LIPSCOMB, Marie and James, girl; 7109 SW 44th St. Feb. 16 SANDSTROM, Peggy and Jack, girl; 3551 NW 19th Ter. SPILP, Alice and Gary, boy; 5630 W. 12th Ct., Hialeah QUINN, Carroll and George, girl; 13031 SW 43rd Ct. FAIR, Ellen and Morris, boy; 1221 NW 34th Ave. Feb. 17 BRANNON, Marion and Charles, boy; 911 SW 75th St. VAN ARNAM, Ursula and Frederick, boy; 3672 SW 87th Ave. SELLATI, Perry and Valentine, boy; 4521 NW 5th St. Feb. 18 WEINREB, Ann and Harry, girl; 1391 SW 23rd St. KNIGHT, Yarnilla and Clarence, girl; 12270 SW 187th Ter. SHINE, Helene and Robert, girl; 2630 SW 63rd Ave. MOWREY, Bettilou and Donald, girl; 2904 SW 72nd Ave. CONNER, Sue and Ray, girl; 10420 SW 22nd St. MCDOWELL, Barbara and William, girl; 430 NW 26th Ave. Feb. 19 MOSS, Carol and Paul, boy; 2151 SW 5th St. SPALLIN, Electra and Peter, twins boy and girl; 9310 SW 15th St. LAZAGA, Esther and Jose, boy; 2955 NW 68th St. CREECH, Joan and Charles, boy; 3194 SW 14th St. GRANT, Hyun and Charles, boy; 210 Mendoza Feb. 20 PUCKHABER, Doris and Ralph, girl; 8241 SW 27th Lane STEINMETZ, Celia and Hoke, boy; 3900 Granada Blvd. SCHWEIZER, Patricia and Norman twins boy and girl; 9481 Toni Dr. BEHLING, Natalie and John, girl; 1150 SW 29th Ave. PARKER, Barbara and Lee, boy; 2038 SW 3rd St. GUADAGNO, Cynthia and Rudolph, twin girls; 9010 SW 12th St. CICERO, Paula and Gerald, girl; 410 NW 135th St. Feb. 21 CONDEELIS, Dorothy and George, girl; 1005 N. 17th Ave., Hollywood LORENZEN, Lilian and Uwe, girl; 1214 W. 2nd Ave., Hialeah ROSS, Frances and Samuel, boy; 1740 NW 71st St. SAMS, Sally and Murray, boy; 4210 Santa Maria BUCKLEY, Katherine and Erby, boy; 1830 SW 93rd Pl. Feb. 22 BUTLER, Sally and Paul, boy; 5900 SW 13th Ter. LAFAYETTE, Mary and Robert, girl; 241 Palmetto Dr. MILLER, Ruth and Kenneth, boy; 2200 SW 27th Ter. MADISON, Carolyn and Richard, boy; 7181 SW 13th St. TITSWORTH, Ruth and Robert, girl; 1534 Cecilia Ave. Feb. 23 PAGLEY, Martha and Vincent, girl; 8960 SW 20th St. DUGGAN, Jenita and Walter, boy; 1800 SW 83rd Ave. BAKER, Colleen and Richard, girl; 6226 SW 15th St.

Delay Granted For Fiscal Jibe

Coral Gables has received approval of Metro on extension of time for the city to conform with the Metropolitan Charter requirements that municipal and Metro fiscal periods be the same. The current fiscal year in Coral Gables runs from July 1 to June 30. But the Metro fiscal year begins Oct. 1, which means that in 1962 the City Commission will have to adopt a 15-month year. Coral Gables requested the delay again this year because of its peculiar bonded indebtedness situation which will be cleared up by the next fiscal.

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME LAW

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of A to Z ELECTRIC CO. at 5136 SW 8th St., intends to register the said name with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Dade County, Florida. Owner: ARTHUR ZIEGLER Feb. 9. 16, 23; Mar. 2.

NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME LAW

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of CHURCHILL HAIR STYLISTS at 216 Miracle Mile in the City of Coral Gables, Fla., intends to register the said name with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Dade County, Florida. Owner: GENE CHURCHILL Feb. 16, 23; Mar. 2, 9

LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLA. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AND VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR THE REGULAR ELECTION, CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, APRIL 11, 1961

Any registered and qualified elector of the City of Coral Gables, who, due to physical disability, is unable without assistance to attend the polling place (polls on the day of election), or who, by reason of absence, whatever he may be, except persons confined in prison or jail, so expects to be absent from Dade County during the hours the polls are open for voting on the day of election, may apply at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Coral Gables, Florida, for an absentee ballot for the regular election to be held on April 11, 1961 for the election of election of three commissioners and designation of choice for mayor of said city. Application for absentee ballots may be received in person at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Coral Gables, Florida, from 8:00 o'clock A.M. to 5:00 o'clock P.M. each weekday, Mondays through Fridays, from February 24, 1961 to April 5, 1961, and from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on April 6, 1961. Application for absentee ballots may be received by mail at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Coral Gables, Florida from February 24, 1961 to and including 5:00 o'clock P.M. on April 6, 1961. Absentee ballots, voted in person, must be received in the office of the City Clerk before 5:00 o'clock P.M. on April 6, 1961, as the day set as the last day to receive such ballots. Absentee ballots, voted by mail, must be received in the office of the City Clerk before 5:00 o'clock P.M. on April 6, 1961, as the day set as the last day to receive such ballots. Ballots received thereafter will not be counted. LORETTA V. SHEEHY CITY CLERK SUPERVISOR OF REGISTRATION CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLA. Feb. 23, Far. 9, 23, 30, 1961

IN THE COUNTY JUDGE'S COURT IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA IN PROBATE IN RE: Estate of NO. 51973 WILLIAM J. THOMAS, also known as ELVEY THOMAS, al- so known as WILLIAM E. AB- OTT, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS

To All Creditors and All Persons Having Claims or Demands Against Said Estate: You are hereby notified and required to present any claims and demands which you may have against the estate of WILLIAM E. THOMAS, deceased, late of Dade County, Florida, to the County Judges of Dade County, and file the same in their offices in the County Courthouse in Dade County, Florida, within eight calendar months from the date of the first publication hereof, or the same will be barred. ROBERT M. BRAKE Administrator 100 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables Feb. 23; Mar. 2, 9, 16

NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME LAW

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of THE PHOTOGRAPHY ALBUM CO., at 110 Giralda Ave., Coral Gables, intends to register the said name with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Dade County, Florida. Owner: James M. Koger Feb. 23; Mar. 2, 9, 16

IN THE COUNTY JUDGES' COURT IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA IN PRO- BATE, NO. 49050 NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR FINAL DISCHARGE OF ADMINISTRATOR. IN RE: ESTATE OF LENA FLOWER, Deceased: TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CON- CERN:

Notice is hereby given that I have filed my final returns as Administrator of the Estate of LENA FLOWER, deceased; that I have filed by Petition for Final Discharge, and that I will apply to the Honorable FRANK B. DOWLING, County Judge of Dade County, Florida on March 9th, 1961 for approval of the same and for Final Discharge as Administrator of the Estate of LENA FLOWER, deceased. DATED this 2nd day of Feb., 1961. DAVID FLOWER, Administrator of the Estate of LENA FLOWER, DECEASED. Edward J. Dirsse', Attorney at Law 235 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables Feb. 9, 16, 23; Mar. 2

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