Coral Gables Historical Archive
The Times
Saturday, July 17, 1976, page 5 (of 28)
The page
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Police blotter
South Dade Mildred Crowder, 37, of 16701 SW 232nd St., drowned while swimming in a friend's pool at 23605 SW 157th Ave. Wednesday, July 14, 3:20 p.m. Police said that Mr. and Mrs. E. Higgins, who own the pool, discovered Ms. Crowder's body floating face down shortly after she plunged in. Ms. Crowder reportedly had just learned to swim. ★ ★ ★ A traffic accident at the intersection of Salzedo and Aledo in Coral Gables Tuesday, July 13, at 2:30 p.m., left a two-year-old girl in critical condition, her mother in fair condition, and a man injured. Police said that Christy Pullens, 21, of 4420 SW 112th Ct., accompanied by her daughter, Kimberly Ann, 2, ran a sign and was hit by Jimmie Milton, 50, of North Dade. ★ ★ ★ James M. Oestreich, 18, of 19270 SW 264th St., accompanied by Michael A. Feeney, 16, of 19930 SW 256th St., was struck by a train when he failed to stop his car at a crossing at SW 183rd Court and 264th Street, Wednesday, July 14, at 1:30 p.m. Police said that Oestreich's car was thrown 400 feet along the railroad tracks. Oestreich is in critical condition and Feeney is in serious condition at James Archer Smith Hospital. Train engineer, John H. Davis, 22, of 6150 SW 37th St., was not injured. ★ ★ ★ The Fina Service Station at 27340 S. Dixie Hwy. was robbed Monday, July 12, at 6:15 p.m. Officers reported that a man armed with a hand gun held up employe Glenn Busby, 18, then locked him in a restroom. ★ ★ ★ Coral Gables John M. McConnel's home at 1310 Pizzaro was broken into Sunday, July 4, at noon. Police, who said the thief took jewelry, do not know how the intruder got in. ★ ★ ★ The garage of Glenn H. Billings' house at 822 Santiago was broken into Friday or Saturday, July 2 or 3, and lawn equipment was taken. ★ ★ ★ Armando M. Martinez, 25, was arrested Tuesday, July 6, at 3:25 p.m. at 300 Aragon by Officers Webster and Scanlan for failing to appear in court. ★ ★ ★ John W. Landrum's house at 439 Loretto was broken into sometime Wednesday, July 7, and cameras and jewelry were taken. Police said the thief apparently pried metal stripping from a front window. ★ ★ ★ An auto tag was stolen from a car parked at Donald J. Murray's home Monday, July 5. ★ ★ ★ Graciela Fowler's house at 400 Amalfi was broken into Saturday, July 3, between noon and 2 p.m., but it is not known if anything was taken. ★ ★ ★ Sague E. Pole's home at 438 Gerona was broken into Saturday afternoon, July 3, and cash was stolen. Police said the thief apparently pulled a screen from a window. ★ ★ ★ Irwin S. Morse's house at 530 Caupana was broken into Saturday, July 3, but it is unknown if anything was taken. Police said they don't know how or when the thief got inside.
Auto check sites open Saturdays
South Dade motorists with July expiration stickers may have their vehicles inspected on Saturday at any of the auto inspection stations operated by Dade County, and at the City of South Miami station. South Miami City Manager Jack Present said the city's station at 5907 SW 70th St. will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. South Miami initiated the six-day service, Monday through Saturday, when the City of West Miami auto inspection station was closed earlier this month. Dade County-operated stations will be open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For information on station locations, call 638-6051.
OK POOL SERVICE
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Delson Furniture We're a little hard to find, but we're worth it.
Don't pass us up! Go to Bird Road (S.W. 40th St.) and 75th Avenue, just east of the Palmetto Expressway. Turn south on 75th Avenue and follow the bend in the road to 4350 S.W. 75th Avenue. When you see Jack Epperson's big cranes - STOP - that's us! Pull into the yard and drive up to our sign. You'll make your checkbook very happy. Fine, modern, contemporary & period furniture, draperies, bedding, carpeting and accessories at prices that will astonish you. You may charge your purchases, of course. DELSON FURNITURE 4350 S. W. 75th Avenue Off Bird Road at the Palmetto Expressway Dade Phone 264-4717 Broward Phone: 925-6255 Open Monday-Saturday 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
What's 50 years old and as young as the Grove? The Coconut Grove Bank.
Right now, we're celebrating our 50th year of serving our customers with the same kind of hospitality and personal attention we gave them back in the days when Rin Tin Tin was racing across America's movie screens. And Babe Ruth was blasting home run records. Of course, we've come a long way since then. In terms of resources. In terms of service. We now have the latest computers. And 24 hour Jill. A super international department. And the most modern banking facilities. But in many respects, we've never changed. We've remained independent, instead of becoming part of a huge banking chain. And we've kept the youthful spirit, energy and enthusiasm that's always been typical of Coconut Grove. And soon we'll offer our services at two places. Our Coconut Grove Bank Building on South Bayshore Drive and 27th Avenue. And soon, our new convenient walk-in facility at the corner of Grand Avenue and Main Highway. Coconut Grove Bank 50 years old and as young as the Grove. Member FDIC