1674-7 Louis (Red) Snedigar Herbert A. Frink, Mayor Councilman
• William Burbridge
Herbert A. Frink
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH John H. Levi
FL ORIDA Marcie Liberman
Ralph Pole
(seal) D. Lee Powell
Louis F. Snedigar
I was mayor in very interesting times - Boom 25 - Bust 26 -
Panic Wall St. 29 - Blow 26 .
As near as I can tell I have lived at the same address longer than
any other citizen - 1912 Collins Ave.
Was never defeated as Mayor.
As Mayor I have an unusual record -
Only man that has been mayor more than one time.
Only mayor to succeed himself.
Only mayor without opposition. •
When I ran for mayor against the incumbant mayor, of course, I had
to get a platform and show the public why I would be a better mayor
so I advocated the following.
(See Hannigan write-up)
When I elected not to run, the Hannigan article says all promises
were fulfilled.
In addition to the promises that were made, he aided and abetted
many other good accomplishments.
Zoning the most important regulation in the City bears his signature.
He sponsored many changes in the old Charter, and at his own expense
went to Tallahassee to get Ben Willard (Willard was Dade' s only
representative) to
Charter gave many necessary changes if M. B. was to become a city;
gave jurisdiction (for police purposes) many feet out in the ocean,
and the right to regulate aeroplanes 1500 feet above the city.
The City bond issues were of such poor rating that there were no
competitive bids. Bond values were put on competitive basis and
high value and low interest rates were made.
He was the first lawyer ever issued a license in M.B.
Many city improvements have been aided and abetted. He as mayor
helped cut the ribbon at the opening of the Venetian Causeway and
opening of the 63rd Street drawbridge.
Played a part as mayor in things pertaining to the general interest
of Greater Miami. Welcomed Lindburg at the first trip of Pan American.
Welcomed Rickenbacker at the opening of Eastern. Helped promote for
publicity of Lindburg.
The streets you drive on, the fresh water you drink, the sewers that
serve the City, the sidewalks you walk on, the parks (some used for
recreation) were put in, the police cars and Fire Dept. growth.
He welcomed the first president ever to stop at the Beach (Harding) .
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He welcomed and helped arrange the visit of Pres. Hoover.
Entertained Vice-President Curtis Daws.
Entertained political Democratic lame-ducks, Al. Smith & Gov. Cox.
Welcomed hey-day comedians and entertainers, John Golden, Georgie
White, Sophie Tucker, Harry Lauder, Carroll Lou Holtz, Harry Richmond.
Played no favorites in religion - spoke in Community Church at
memorial services for Harding, attended dedication of Catholic
church with Father Barry, sat on platform with Liberman in raising
money for Washington Synagogue
He got the Harvey Seeds Post its home as a gift. Although not on
or in city administration, worked with and advised the Commander
of the local Beach post as to how to get the lot for the site
where the club house is.
Welcomed the first ship-line, the H. F. Alexander, to the Beach.
Attended the first major ship-line here, The Clyde Line.
Both of his two sons were born here. If Louis, Jr. was not the
first son on the Beach, there could not be many before him. For
advertising services, the private schools offered free tuition to
his boys, but he would not deprive his sons of the privilege of
public school and contact (with) all America. His sons were out-
standing in athletics. Jim won Clearys All-Athletic - award twice.
Jim was a charter member of the Satan' s Fraternity that had equal
membership of all religions - that was its purpose. The Satans
was exactly 50-50 composition Jew and Gentile. I have membership
in the Zionists and was a member of the Gentile-Jewish organization.
I was raised in the Presbyterian Church of Bartow. The Methodist
Church had most of the pretty girls. I graduated from Stetson, a
Baptist school. My religion is the Golden Rule and activity is an
organization that is trying to explain alcoholism as a disease. I
have an application in to take the Yale Univ. alcoholic course,
and have lectured at luncheon clubs in southern cities. I am
available.
I have voted in the minority, in the majority, and voted alone. Each
issue stood alone. I consider myself an agent for the people and
try to give to the majority, always keeping the welfare of the City
in view.
Two sons, both veterans. I served the full three years with the Florida
State Guard. I served under Commander Mills in the Coast Guard volunteer
investigators.
Was mayor when the FEC was double-tracked, and made the trip on
Seaboard when the new line came in.
I am the man who formed the corporation with Ben Shepard that held
the Orange Bowl tract together. I brought 0. P. Smith to this town.