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Home My WebLink AboutNP Country Club One Of Florida's Finest (Sun Press)40-Foot Diving Tower A Dramatic Symool (Sunpaper Spectacular diving tower, white against the blue tropic sky, is symbolic of the club's modernity. Pool One Of Largest In The United States The new swimming pool at North Palm Beach Coun- try Club is the largest and deepest L-shaped pool con- structed in the UnitedStates south of Atlanta. Only five other outdoor pools in the nation equal the swimming and dining facil- ities of the club. In addition to the main pool sections --one mea- suring 169 by 75 feet, the other 75 by 50 feet --there are three separate child- ren's pools. A four -deck diving tower, almost 40 feet high, dom- inates the pool When the pool is in op- eration, the water is fil- tered every six hours through a diatomaceous eartn tittering system al SLi uk-Lca a ...a+ioxcsn, wt./; the rate of 1,425 gallons per minute. At all times the pool water actually is purer and clearer than the _average household water. At the diving end, the pool is 17 feet deep; at the shallow end, 3 feet 3 inches deep. Sir Harry Oakes Built Course To Avenge Snubbing The late Sir Harry Oakes who was murdered myster- iously in the Bahamas some years back, created the or- iginal golf course at North. Palm Beach. It is reported that he was not, in the beginning, readily accepted into Palm Beach society -- nor into exclusive golf clubs that then existed. In a huff, he bought the ground, laid out his own private course and con - still stands, Farmer & Irwin Corpor- ation, which did the plumb- ing, points out that 5,704 feet of pipe was used in — the project, In all, the pool capacity is 510, 0 0 0 gallons plus 12,000 gallons for the wad- ing pools. NORTH PALM COUNTRY CLUB ONE OF FLORIDA'S FINEST Ntwx°�s"°"F Beautiful New Clubhouse THE GOLF COURSE OUTSTANDING Swimming Class Has A Workout (Sunpaper Photo) Young swimmers, many of them o f championship calibre, work out in the great Olympic -sized pool. With the formal opening of its new facilities, the North Palm Beach Country Club becomes one of the finest in Florida. It is a complete club, intended for family enjoy- ment --with a sporting 18- hole golf course, an Olym- pic -size swimming pool, a complete new clubhouse. The opening is the cul- mination of a project which began January 2,1962, when the village purchased the golf course facilities for $1,015,000. This original purchase price included 146 acres of golf course pro- perty and the old clubhouse facilities. Since the time of the golf course purchase, the vil- lage government has ex- pended $400,000 for the new clubhouse building, pool facilities, and renovation of a large section of the course. The new clubhouse build- ing provides a golf shop, golf locker and shower fac- ilities, a cocktail lounge, two dining rooms, shower and dressing rooms for pool users, and a pool area snack bar. Thomas A. Hodges Con- struction Go., Inc., was general contractor for the work. Kelsey City Land- scaping. Co. had the land- scaping prime contract. The swimming pool fac- ility compares with the fin- est. Only five other outdoor pools in the United States equal the swimming and dining facilities of the North Palm Beach Country Club pool. The pool meets all Olym- pic pool specifications. It is precisely 50 - meters long; it has a 25-yard pool area; and it is equipped with a 10-meter high diving tower. A patio area measuring 30,000 square feet sur- rounds the pool. Adjacent to the pool on the east side are three children's wading pools. The golf course recon- struction program involved five new fairways, greens and tees. Two lakes were built in the construction project and a new sprink- ler system was installed in the renovated areas. Adjacent to the clubhouse building, a 36-hole putting green area was built. The over-all course now mea- sures 6,453 yards, approx- imately 200 yards longer than the previous course. Also, the golf course im- provement program result- ed in a sportier and some- what more difficult course. 'Golf Town' Created On The Course At NPB Country Club Center Of Social Life Rebuilding of the back - nine holes at North Palm Beach Country Club has resulted in creation of 103 building lots on 58 acres. "This will truly become a golfers' village," said Jack Schwencke, general manager of NorthlakeProp- erties, developers of the tract. "It will be possible for residents here to drive their own carts directly from their homes right across the fairway to the clubhouse." No lot is smaller than 100 by 130 feet. Twenty- three lots front on water- ways and 53 adjoin the fairways. Wherever possible,trees have been preserved for natural beauty. The lots are exceptionally high for Flo- rida tracts. (Sunpaper Photo) More than 600 members will use this clubhouse for dining, social activities and enjoyment of golf and swimming. Giant palms give true tropical atmosphere. Outstanding Food, Service Dl an ned; Dept. Heads Experts Experts in their various fields will serve as de- partment heads at North Palm Beach Country Club. They will function under general supervision of Al- bin R. Olson, village man- ager, who joined the vil- lage government in 1956, at a time when no homes ALBIN R. OLSON Village Manager had yet been built in North Palm Beach. Since then, he has seen the village expand to 1,444 homes and a population of 5,663. The purchase and development of the club is the culmination of his ef- forts during the past three years. Olson is a professional city manager. He was grad- uated from Florida Uni- versity and has a master's degree from the univer- sity's School of Public Ad- ministration. Olson came to North Palm In Their Fields MARCEL BERTHAULT Dining Room Manager SID CLARKE Golf Course Supt. Beach from Port Ever- glades, where he was as- cictant pnrt man.aer_ Prra. viously he had been the assistant city manager at Pensacola a n d Daytona Beach. The, dining rooms, cock- tail lounge and pool snack will be managed by Mar - ALMA H. BECK Pool Manager BOB HAYES Golf Professional cel Berthault. He comes to North Palm Beach from Washington_ whPrp he was manager of the dining room in the British Embassy. Previously he was the kit- chen manager of the Blair House and the Congres- (Cont'd on 3d Page Following) MEN WHO RUN THE CLUB AND VILLAGE North Palm Beach Village Council and Country Club Advisory Board. Front, left to right, Vice -Mayor Charles M. Bowman, Mayor Warren P. Tatoul, Council- man Louis J. Aiello, Jr., and Councilman Frank J. Hahn. Standing, Advisory Board members William Lynch, Harold M. Emlein and Robert C. Scott. Absent were B. Arnold, Advisory Board chairman, and Roy Cuthrell. (Sunpaper Photo by Clark) A CONGRATULATIONS AS IN MANY OTHER RECENTLY COMPLETED PLANTINGS BY KELSEY CITY LANDSCAPE CO., THE BUILDINGS AND SURROUNDINGS OF THE NEW NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB HAVE BEEN GLENDED TOGETHER SO AS TO MAKE THE MAN-MADE STRUCTURE APPEAR TO BELONG IN ITS NATURAL SETTING. KELSEY CITY LANDSCAPING AND NURSERIES COMPANY, INC. 43 YEARS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY J. D. Blakely, Pres. 848-6691 Old Dixie, Lake Park BESTWISHES NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB We WISH YOU CONTINUED SUCCESS Heaters Blankets Toasters Fry Pans Razors Clocks KING SALES 1065 SILVER BCH. RIV. BCH. ELECTRIC APPLIANCES "Little Giant" Portable Generators Irons Hair Dryers Coffee Makers Tooth Brushes Radios EQUIPMENT ROOM AND PIPING Farmer & Irwin Corp. 3300 AVE. K RIVIERA BEACH TEL. 844-5236 COMMERICIAL-RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING CONTRACTORS B WE ARE PROUD � of our contribution to the construction of The North Paim Beach Country Club r" I THOMAS A. HODGES JULand664692/ &'esvi-locr,ezy, INC. HOME OFFICE FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 901 SUNRISE LANE FT. LAUDERDALE Logan 6-3209 CONFERENCE ON THE TEE (Sunpaper Photo) Mrs. Harold Neller, center, president of the Wo- fllen's Golf Association, talks things over with two of the club's better golfers, Mrs. Gardner Dickin- son, left, and Mrs. Nels Michelson. HELPMATE ON THE 13th TEE (Sunpaper Photo) Mrs. Noble Butler of Jupiter gets an assist from her husband on the 13th tee. In the background is the old clubhouse, which now will be used for group meetings and as a recreation center for teen-agers. `OH, THAT COTTON PICKIN' ROLL (Sunpaper Photo) Many of the new greens are massive and undulating, making putting a real challenge. That's Carlton Wright holding flag as Bob Poole holes on 7. Experts Head Staff Of Country Club (Cont'd from Page A) sional Hotel, also in Wash- ington. lBertnault also served at the Colony Hotel in Palm Beach. Bob Hayes, previously at the Idle Hour Country Club in Macon, Ga., for 10 years was appointed golf pro at the North Palm Beach Country Club last November 1. As golf pro- fessional, Ha ye s is in charge of the golf shop and all club golfing activ- ities. The pool manager is Mrs. Alma H. Beck. She prev- iously managed the Palm Beach Cabana and the Col- onnades Hotel pools. In1959 she won the National AAU skin diving championship and each year since, has represented Florida as state champion. As pool manager, Mrs. Beck will direct the pool activities. Sid Clarke is the golf course Superintendant in charge of course improve- ments and maintenance. Clarke previously was sup- erintendent a t La Gorce Country Club in Miami Beach. He has been associated with golf courses both as superintendent an d go if professional for fort y years. He came to North Palm Beach in July 1962, and was in charge of re- building the back nine. Swim Team Being Formed By Outstanding Coach BUDDY BAARKE Swim Team Coach A North Palm Beach Country Club swim team is being organized under direction of Coach Buddy Baarke. The team is af- filiated with the AAU and is a member of the Florida Gold Coast Association. Swim team membership is open to all children eight years and older. Training and instruction periods are held each afternoon at the pool beginning at 4 p.m. and on Saturday mornings. Baarke has a national reputation as a swim team coach and is a former All - American and world swim record holder. Prior to joining the North Palm Beach group, he coached the Swimming Association of the Palm Beaches. CLUB LANDSCAPING REFLECTS TROPICS Tropical shrubs and trees scape into a harmonious setting at NorthPalmBeach qpilp Congratulations FLOORING COMPANY The SERVING THE PALM BEACHES FOR 25 YEARS 136 N. Federal Delray Beach Cr. 8-1210 NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB Exemplifies The Principles Of Fine Design FREE ESTIMATES TE 2-1711 TE 2-2012 Country Club. In performing its work, Kelsey City Landscaping Co. of Lake Park took full advantage of the natural contours of the ground, plus Florida limestone rock for- mations. Buildings and sur- roundings blend to make the man-made structures appear to belong in the natural setting. The speed with which the planting was installed re- flects the experience and skill of more than 43 years in business locally of the Kelsey firm. One North Palm Beach resident remarked recently that he passed the country club on Friday on the way for a week -end in north- ern Florida and at that time no landscaping was visible. However, when he returned on Sunday he was surprised to find the land- scaping completed. The One In The Middle Had Par (Sunpaper Photo) Across the bridge from the 16th green come E. J. Kane, Nippy Parsell and Charles Achenbach. Best Wishes For The Continued Success Of The North Palm Beach Country Club Keith M. Nichols NICHOLS INSURANCE AGENCY 217 LAKEVIEW BUILDING NORTH PALM BEACH 848-0656 These are homes unlike any other homes you have ever seen. Every room, every feature reflects the imagination and careful consideration which went into the detailed planning of each model. fire Oalernont 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths JI1e Cine itst 4 Bedrooms 2 Baths Powder Room 9heenbktah 2 Bedrooms 2 Baths THESE ARE THE NEW in Palm Beach Gardens Priced from $18,000 Directions to Phillips Homes Drive through the Main Entrance (Garden Boulevard) , continue on Garden Boule- vard to Holly Drive and turn left to Philips If you prefer, you may enter Palm Beach Gardens off AlA. Just turn right on Holly Homes. Or, turn East off Military Trail at the Holly Drive entrance and continue to Phillips Homes. Drive after crossing the railroad tracks and continue west to Phillips Homes. 724 Southern Blvd. W. Palm Beach Southern Blvd. & Lake Ave. Across From 5outhdale Shopping Center D NOTE THAT FOLLOW THROUGH Wading Comes Before Swimming NPB Has City Manager Form Of Government North Palm Beach has a city manager form of gov- ernment. There are three main departments - the building inspection department, headed by Wallace G. Car- ver, building official; the police and fire departments headed by Chief Albert G. Dudden, and the Public Works Department, headed by Robert D. Hill. The op- eration of the village is conducted with 21 employ- ees. North Palm Beach was incorporated and granted a charter by the state legis- lature on August 13, 1956. The charter provides for a five -man council and a vil- lage manager to head up the administrative aspects of the municipal govern- ment. The council selects the mayor from its own membership. To fill the post of vil- lage manager the council sought out a man trained and experienced in muni- cipal government. Albin R. Olson was appointed village manager and the council- manager form of govern- ment was functioning lay- ing the ground work for the development of the model community before the first resident arrived in Dec- ember, 1956. A CHALLENGING NEW HOLE (Sunpaper Photo) The new llth hole, a spectacular par -three, with a man-made lake and the prevailing wind to grab the tee shot. SMILES REFLECT A GOOD ROUND (Sunpaper Photo) A sociable foursome. Left to right, Dr. Peyton S. Denton, Mrs. Bert LaCerda and Mrs. uarroii. ATLAS Roofing&Sheet Metal and Mrs. Foster (Sunpaper Photo) Mort Phillips, a member, hits a long one up the new 12th fairway, with the clubhouse in the background. Construction Boss Wallace G. Carver, Vil- lage of North Palm Beach building official,who super- vised construction of the new clubhouse and pool. �ErrERS I TO THE _EDITOR Dear Mr. Newman: It is my understanding that you have taken over the SUN Newspapers as publisher, and I want to take this opportunity to of- fer my best wishes to you in your new undertaking. The area your papers serve is one of the fastest growing in Florida, and has a great future in the years ahead. I am sure that with enlightened leadership which will come from the press, civic groups and interested citizens North Palm Beach County will be an e ven better place in which to live and work. Please express my best wishes to your staff. I hope we will have an opportunity to get together sometime soon. In the meantime, if there is ever anything we can do for you here in Washington, please do not hesitate to let me know. Sincerely yours, S/ PAUL G. ROGERS u. t,ongressman Congratulations To The Pillage Of N. P. B. On The Opening The NEW N.P.B. COUNTRY CLUB P.O. Box 12604 1121 Park Ave. Lake Park 844-0363 (Sunpaper Photo) Wading pool, shallow and clear, is safe for the real smallfry. *............................................... LOOKING FORWARD To The Opening Of The North Palm Beach Country Club Specializing In Lots And Homes In John F. Doran Real Estate N.P.B. 107 Lakeview Building North Palm Beach, Florida Phone Vi 8-1466 ................................................ Congratulations to the NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB ON THE OPENING Of The New Clubhouse Heated And Air Conitioned by 1 ATLAS AIR CONDITIONING Corp. 2048 Indian Rd. West Palm Beach Fla. 683-2454 E DRIVING RANGE A BUSY PLACE (Sunpaper Photo) The club driving range is a busy place. For the first time, it is now open at night. An automatic ball dispenser and a new customer -cottage, plus bull's eye distance targets and greens mak e the range one of the most modern in this area. Even The Pros Have Problems (Sunpaper Photo) Visiting pros sometimes stop in to have Bob Hayes, center, club pro, check their swings. Here, Bob Poole of Canada, in foreground, and Don Ross talk things over. ADVERTISERS WHO HELPED ON CLUB MODERNIZATION Thomas A. Hodges, Con- struction Company, Inc. Kelsey City Landscaping Co., Lake Park, - Land- scaping SUBCONTRACTORS: Atlas Roofing & Sheet Metal, Lake Park Griffin Flooring, West Palm Beach Higgins Plastering, Riv- iera Beach King Electric, Riviera Beach Farmer & Irwin, Riviera Beach Atlas Air Conditioning, West Palm Beach OTHERS PARTICIPATING Northlake Properties First American Bank North Palm Beach Driv- ing Range Phillips & Sons, Builders John F, Donan, Real Es- tate Keith M. Nichols You're Up Next' (Sunpaper Photo) Al Myers, the club's friendly golf starter, who has a remarkable memory for names and faces. Higgins Plastering Best Wishes To The New NORTH PALM BEACH Country Club 3136 Ave K,Riviera Beach V18-1671 Congratulations and Best Wishes See }mcki1ea ftt! FIRST AMERICAN BANK OF NORTH PALM BEACH Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 401 Northlake Blvd. (Directly oft U.S. #11 DAY -AND -NIGHT THE 1\0 GOLF DRIVING RANGE NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB SHARPEN YOUR GAME Bob Hayes, Pro. Tel 848-6601 OPEN DAILY 9A.M. TO 1OP.M. EXCEPT MONDAYS 9AM. TO 5P.M. TARGET GREENS —DISTANCE MARKERS GRASS TEES AUTOMATIC BALL DISPENSER F North Lake Properties Developers Of Country Club Park And Yacht Club Point SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT AND IN 1963 LOOK FOR THE OPENING OF NORTH PALM BEACH MARINA & YACHT CLUB For Information On This And Other Properties Contact North Lake Properties G Phone VI 4-3413 Room 109 Lakeview Bldg. The Village Of NORTH �i�M SF]ACH Announces The Opening Of The NORTH 110/%1L41W SATURDAY FEBRUARY 2nd IJI PTIJ Pi ILIA Bunru LULU I I Y tII I ] 1 li PR[M R. [PRRflLI FEP[LLK The Finest In Dining The completion of this modern new facility is the result of teamwork between many firms and individuals working together and the citizens of the Village of North Palm Beach wish to acknowledge with appreciation their combined efforts. TELEPHONES: PRO SHOP 848-6601 • DINING ROOM 848-6604 • POOL 848-6608