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Thursday, March 23, 1961, page 6 (of 24)

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PELLEGRINI

MERCHANT TAILOR IMPORTER PELLEGRINI FINE CUSTOM TAILORING 1805-07 Ponce de Leon HI 6-1857

R. Wintermute BEAUTY SALON

featuring EASTER COIFFURES CE 5-1942 760 PERRINE AVE. SHOPPING CENTER

Young AT Heart FASHIONS

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SI BON CLEANERS

SPRING CLEANING SPECIAL! Your Clothes Like New For Easter SKIRTS (Plain) SWEATERS - SHIRTS 2 For 89¢ Dry Cleaned & Pressed with This Ad SI BON CLEANERS 8283 SW 124th St. (Next to A&P) 124th ST. SHOPPING PLAZA

THE ACKERLY'S SUN N' FUN POOL N' PATIO SHOP

THE ACKERLY'S CE 5-7333 SUN N' FUN POOL N' PATIO SHOP 8269 SW 124th St. Shopping Center We Have a Free Pass for (2) To Tropic-aire Drive-In Theater for Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Acker Swim Pool Accessories ★ Pool Toys Haitian Woods ★ Diving Boards Pool Chemicals ★ Vacuums - Test Kits - Etc.

Easter Headquarters KINGS REXALL PHARMACY

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When Donna Struck The Ideals Of Rotary Answered Call For Aid

By GRACE WHIPPLE September 10—the day Hurricane Donna struck—won't readily be forgotten by residents of the Keys. Donna's devastation claimed relatively few lives, but destroyed almost every building and road in its path. With their homes and offices destroyed, Key residents were left with little hope. Dr. Robert Cherry decided something should be done. Three days after Donna, Dr. Cherry, Coral Gables oral surgeon, drove to the Keys. "I had friends down there. I wanted to see how they were and what they needed. The area surrounding Islamorada, Craig and Marathon was 90 percent devastated." Like Battlefield "I was in World War II and it was worse than any battlefield I had seen. Right away I made up my mind to help those people, but I didn't know how, at the time, just how to go about it." Dr. Cherry quickly found a way. At the next Rotary Club meeting, he told members of the plight of the hurricane stricken people on Islamorada. The response was overwhelming. Mayor Jack Montgomery of Coral Gables made a motion for a $500 donation from Rotary. It was passed immediately. Now the ball was rolling. Other Rotarians were anxious to contribute what they could. Dr. Arturo di Fillipi, professor of music at the University of Miami, planned to give an opera and donate all the proceeds. Donated Trucks Owen Fabio, Ralph McCandliss and Ed Rogers were other members who donated trucks, vans and storage space for the items collected. During the following weeks, two van loads of furniture, household items and food were sent to Islamorada. Dr. Cherry was ever-present. He helped load and unload the vans. He made four trips to the Keys with items for the people who needed "everything." "All they had were the clothes on their backs," said Dr. Cherry. "They needed everything replaced." And that's what is happening. Through the Rev. R. S. Kerrick of Islamorada, who has been in charge of distribution of the donated items, residents are slowly, but surely acquiring furniture and clothing again. Other Organizations Dr. Cherry is quick to credit other organizations that aided in the project. "The Coral Gables Woman's Club did a wonderful job." In addition to a $200 donation, they collected, separated and packed the items. The Associated Women's Students of the University of Miami also donated $100. "Offers of aid and donations are still coming in," said Dr. Cherry. It's wonderful the way the people of Coral Gables are responding to this idea." This isn't the first time Dr. Cherry has taken the lead in some urgent cause. While he served as chairman of the fund raising drive for South Miami Hospital, sales in building bonds totaled $15,000. He is now secretary of the Executive Board of the hospital. Other Duties His other offices include president of the Greater Miami Dental Study Group, chairman of the Oral Surgeons of the Florida State Dental Society, and president of the East Coast Society of Oral Surgeons. Dr. Cherry was graduated from Emory University Dental School in 1940. Two years later he went into the Navy where he served as a lieutenant commander. Dr. Cherry has been practicing in Miami since 1945, but came to Coral Gables only four years ago. He lieves at 900 Hardee Rd. with his wife and two children. DR. ROBERT CHERRY

$14,000 Robbery Reported To Police

More than $14,000 in jewelry and other items were stolen from the home of Frank Moore, 4005 Santa Maria, March 11 Coral Gables police reported last week. There was no sign of forced entry, Officer Ralph Lichtenberger reported. Among the stolen items were a $5500 emerald bracelet, $2750 diamond bracelet, another diamond bracelet valued at $2500, a $3300 diamond ring and a $450 wrist watch. An assortment of medals was also taken by the thief. Unlike many recent thefts, no ransacking was reported.

Honest Leadership Chuck Powell

For City Commissioner Endorsed by W. L. Pearson Pd. Pol. Adv.

ORDER YOUR FLOWERS AND PLANTS FOR EASTER EARLY! Flowers For All Occasions

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RE-FINANCING YOUR PRESENT PROPERTY MAY ANSWER YOUR PROBLEM

SEE US TODAY FOR LOW COST MORTGAGE FINANCING University Federal SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF CORAL GABLES MIRACLE MILE AT PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD OPEN FRI. EVES. TIL 8 P.M.

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Reupholstery Sale!

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