The Times

ARE YOU GOING TO SEE "HEAVENLY DAYS?" These people, set against a background of clouds, are. They're planning a musical calendar show. And it won't be more than a few days until the curtain draws back on the PTA's show March 10 and 11 at Emerson Elementary School. So getting right down to work around a paper-littered work table to iron out last minute details are, first row, producer-director Til Harter and stage director Richard Harter, lighting a cigarette. Standing are stage manager Ralph Pacey and publicity director Betty Eden.

'At Insistence Of Friends' Dairyman Dressel Enters City Race

C. L. (Jerry) Dressel Jr. widely known civic leader and business executive, making his initial bow in the local political arena, filed Tuesday as an independent candidate for Coral Gables City Commission in the Municipal Election Tuesday, April 11. "I am taking this step," said Dressel, "at the insistence of many friends whose interests are dedicated to the betterment of Coral Gables. Our city has long been known for the high calibre of its governing body. That outstanding citizens have urged me to become a candidate for city commissioner is a great compliment, and one that I shall do my utmost to merit, if I am successful at the polls on April 11. Word To Voters "I assure the voters that if elected, I shall devote the same interest and energy, inject the same enthusiasm to the discharge of my official duties that have been reflected in my conduct of the various civic offices it has been my privilege to fill," Dressel said. The candidate is president of Dressel's Dairy Farm, the South Florida Dairy Council, a director of Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce and a member of the city's Retirement Board. Among the organizations he has served as president are Coral Gables Junior Chamber of Commerce, Coral Gables Rotary Club, Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, Florida Independent Sales Managers Association and the Milk Products Dairy Association. Many Activities He also has served as a member of the Coral Gables Recreational Advisory Board, trustee of Coral Gables Congregational Church, chairman of the South Florida Sustaining Membership Drive of the Boy Scouts and a sponsor of the Forty Plus Club. Other activities included participation as a worker or divisional chairman in United Fund and other charitable drives as well as in Scouting and YMCA work. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Dressel is a graduate of Lake Forest Academy. He attended Ohio State University and served four-and-a-half years in the Army. While serving in the South Pacific he won the bronze cross for meritorious service. Came To Florida Following his honorable discharge in September 1945, Dressel came to Florida. His arrival here was marked by two big events. He joined his brother, R. L. Dressel, in the dairy business and married Mary Nell Malcolm, a graduate of Miami Edison High School. The Dressels and their five children, ranging in ages from 14 to two years, live at 1300 Country Club Prado. A Florida sports enthusiast, Dressel is an ardent fisherman, an avid golfer and a light plane pilot. He prefers, however, to spend his weekends with his children at the farm where he raises and trains ponies and Western quarter horses. He is a member of Coral Gables and Riviera Country Clubs.

Charles Powell Bids For Commission Seat

"A few people are placing a monetary value on property that far exceeds the values of peace and tranquility that most citizens regard as the greatest asset of Coral Gables," Charles M. Powell, candidate for the City Commission, said Monday. Powell, who said he will announce details of his four-point platform shortly, said that "leadership is needed to give conscientious and common sense approach to both progress and protection of property values of our great city." Zoning Enforcement The 36-year-old insurance executive and native Miamian said he has been a strong advocate of strict zoning law enforcement. "We can no longer expect men of dedication and distinction to assume the burdens of democratic government, if we persist in treating politics with scorn," Powell said. "We must encourage men of good moral character to run for office and support them in bringing honesty and respect to public office," he added. Powell is an insurance underwriter, general agent and former branch manager for Fidelity Union Life Insurance Co. He has 10-years experience in auditing and accounting with the Dade County government. A Coral Gables resident and property owner for the past 14 years, Powell attended Coral Gables Elementary, Shenandoah Junior High, Miami High, University of Florida and University of Miami. Has Been Active He has been active in civic, charity and political circles. Powell is a member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, serving as director of the local group for 12 years. He has also been a vice president of the Jaycees and a state director. The candidate once served as chairman of the support of churches, committee for the Kiwanis Club, and has worked with the Parent Teachers Association, United Fund and Community Chest drives and belongs to the Young Democrats. He is a member of University Baptist Church, the Brotherhood Association and has been associate superintendent and Sunday School teacher for six years. Powell is married to the former Verlyn B. Foster, of Asheville, N. C. They have one daughter, Sharyn Lea, 13, a student at Ponce de Leon Junior High School. The Powells reside at 96 Cadima.

South Miami Council Claims Our 3 Roughest Roads? Sunset, Miller, Ludlam

By EDWIN KNIGHT If City of South Miami had its way, the three most important county-wide repaving jobs would be on Sunset Dr., Miller Road and Ludlam Road. Answering a Metro question-naire Tuesday night on what the city deemed the three worst county-maintained roads, South Miami Council hastily replied that Sunset Dr., Miller Road and Ludlam Road, in that order, are badly in need of repair. "Sunset Dr. is one of the worst streets in the county," one councilman said. The city in recent months asked Dade County for the repaving of Sunset Dr., at least through South Miami. The Metro road program questionnaire will be used in the county's recommendations to the State Road Department for road rebuilding during the next fiscal period beginning July 1, 1961. Funds for the road rebuilding program will come from state primary and secondary road funds available July 1. There is no assurance that Metro or the State Road Department will accept the Council's recommendation that Sunset Dr., Miller Road or Ludlam Road be rebuilt during the coming fiscal year. In other action, Council: PASSED on first and second readings an ordinance granting permission to City Gas Company of Florida to lay a gas transmission pipe across 80th St. near South Dixie Highway. The gas will not be distributed in the city. AUTHORIZED city vehicles to participate in a safe-driving road-e-o in competition with vehicles of other Dade municipalities. The contest will be held May 13 at an undisclosed location. DENIED the application of Edward K. Garvy for a variance on paving and drainage for a parking area to serve a proposed real estate office at 7400 Red Road. The action was recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board. READ a letter from Edwin T. Reeder, co-chairman of Metro's Planning Board, that a representative of South Miami will be permitted to explain South Miami's master plan to the county planning board. GRANTED variances to U-Tote-M for the erection of two non-conforming signs in front of a proposed grocery store at SW 56th St. and 62nd Ave. PASSED a resolution ordering a local improvement district about 100 feet west of 62nd Ave. from SW 64th St. to 68th St. Abutting property owners will bear the cost of an alley at the location. PASSED a resolution urging Attorney Hughlan Long to press Dade County Circuit Court for a decision in a suit brought by Consumers Water Co. 19 months ago against South Miami.

Rovin Asks Gables For Five More Feet

Developer Sol Rovin, who recently got permission to dig two 15-foot deep lakes at Hammock Oaks subdivision, asked the Coral Gables City Commission Tuesday to go down an additional five feet. Commissioners decided to get the approval of Fairchild Tropical Gardens first before granting an okay to go deeper. Rovin told the Commission he had approval of the County. Officers of Fairchild Tropical Gardens had previously opposed a 100-foot wide canal from Biscayne Bay through adjacent Matheson Hammock until it was agreed that the county's salt water line would not be breached. Digging of the two lakes does not involve a breach, but the question of depth in relation to possible salt water intrusion has been raised.

DeMolay Week Is Proclaimed March 12-19

The city of Coral Gables will observe "DeMolay Week" from March 12 through 19, according to a proclamation signed by Mayor John M. Montgomery. The Order of DeMolay is a national organization founded at Kansas City in 1919 for the purpose of promoting good citizenship in young men from 14 to 21. 42nd Anniversary The celebration this year will be the 42nd anniversary of the order, and will be sponsored by the Coral Gables Blue Lodge 260. Charles Leavengood, 418 Candia Ave., is Master of the sponsoring Coral Gables Masonic Lodge. Each day of the program will be devoted to talks on the specific qualities that go into the making of a good citizen. The days of the week will represent the seven cardinal virtues of the DeMolay order with special activities planned. In following the theme of the seven cardinal virtues, Sunday will be devoted to reverence; Monday, filial love; Tuesday, patriotism; Wednesday, courtesy; Thursday, cleaness; Friday, fidelity, and Saturday, comradeship. Meeting Site All meetings will be held at the Coral Gables Masonic Temple, 41 Valencia, during the evening. On March 14, 30 boys from the South Miami Chapter of DeMolay will participate in a "taking over the city for a day" program. These boys will take over various key jobs for the day, from city manager to district attorney. Men in top level positions will explain the functions of their jobs to the boys and give them a tour of the facilities.

Look, Inspector No Brakes!

A man driving out of the Coral Gables Inspection Station one day last week found that he had no brakes. He had just passed inspection. This proved slightly puzzling to Kenneth S. Griggs, of 34921⁄2 Main Hwy., Coconut Grove, and he intimated to the inspector that maybe the testing machine was responsible for this fact. Another type of inspection, however, revealed that corrosion had eaten through a brake line and the fluid had leaked out -just then.

He Never Does, But He Did

A Coral Gables doctor who specializes in allergies won a tetherball and pole kit in a contest sponsored by Suburbia Today, magazine supplement of THE TIMES. Dr. George Gittelson, 123 Douglas Rd., was one of 300 winners in "Contests For People Who Never Enter Contests" in the October issue of Suburbia Today. The Gableite was also one of two persons to win in Florida. The other was Betty Cato, of West Hollywood. To win, the Gableite had to enter an original gag line that he thought matched a cartoon of two persons talking. Dr. Gittleson's gag line was "You haven't heard from us because we've cut down on government spending."

Students Named To UF Dean's List

Two students in the University of Florida's College of Engineering from Coral Gables have been named to the Dean's List on the basis of high scholastic achievement for the fall semester, 1960. They are Michael Mann, majoring in aeronautical engineering, and Stephen Carr Lutton, majoring in industrial engineering. To qualify for the Dean's List a student must maintain a grade average of "B" or better

Jailed Again

Willie C. Jones, 35, of 149 South Dixie Hwy., jailed nine times since 1954, was sentenced to 60 days by Municipal Judge Charles Spooner Feb. 28 on charges of fighting and disturbing the peace.

Times For Tax Sale

THE TIMES was designated by the Coral Gables City Commission Tuesday as the newspaper in which the notice of tax sale for 1961 will be published.

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