The Key West Citizen Newspaper, November 24, 1938, Page 1

Associated Press Day Wire Service For 58 Years Devoted to the Best Interests of Key West Key West, Florida, has the most equable climate in the country; with an average range of only 14° Fahrenheit Che Key West Citizen | THE SOUTHERNMOST NEWSPAPER IN THE U.S.A. VOLUME LIX. No, 279. KEY WEST, FLORIDA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1938 | Group. Meets With Council ;.For:Discussion Of Mosquito Eradication In ; Key West Recommend Two Assistant D AL "ADIER STRUGGLES | | pecccerccccscoce Sanitary Officers Be Ap- pointed To Join In Pro- posed Activities A representative committee of Key West residents met yeste: day afternoon with City Council ; for the, purpose of discussing the subject of control and eradication of mosquitoes in this: city: The committee was composed | of Clifford G. Hicks’ and Mrs.| Everett Winter, representing the| South Side Association; Dr. J. B. Parramore, head of the Monroe County Clinic, and Dan Harrison, sanitary engineer of the State} Board of Health. | After the matter had been dis- | cussed from every angle, with; several suggestions - offered in} connection with the proposed ac- | tivities, it was recommended that! two assistant sanitary officers be} appointed by the city to work in cooperation with the WPA forces, | which will be placed at work in‘ the program of eradication. | The two recommended for ap-| pointment as assistant sanitary officers were E. O. J. Roberts! and Edward Graham. The , additional officers will work under the direction of Dr. | Parramore to whom they will; ‘make their reports~on the “work | as being carried on and will also | work in cooperation with .Millard | Gibson, city sanitary officer. JOHN WATSON IS ARRESTED GIVEN HEARING AND HELD FOR TRIAL IN CRIM- INAL COURT | John R. Watson was several nights ago found prowling through certain property for which John Kline is the agent. Mr. Kline learned of Watson's misconduct and made affidavit charging Watson with trespass- ing and the accused was arrested and yesterday haled before Peace Justice Franklin Arenberg | in answer to the charge. H The evidence educed at hearing was found sufficient by the committing magistrate to warrant the accused term of Criminal Court. SBIREIOOSIS SCHUTT CATCHES SAIL BACKWARDS Peter Schutt, manager of the Casa Marina, caught a nice sailfish yesterday but he thought he was going to get something bigger for awhile. You see, Mr. Schuit’s six- and-one-half-foot sail threw | frightily and scornfully from him the barbed hook which, as persistently as it was scornfully thrown. then lodg- ed in the Stream ‘rover's tail. Pumping strovigly all the | while Schutt thought he had a real monster as the fish made vicious runs pulling the line with him. After 45 minutes of pump- ing at the reel the line began to come in. What was Mr. Schutt’s surprise to find that the sailfish was “drowned” ) and dead from being pulled | backwards! ) Ben Trevor, who was also ‘in the party. and Mr. Schutt number of reef. PROIIIIL#:. ,were held this m IN CONFERENCE today with England’s Prime Min- ister Neville Chamberlain, France's premier Edouard Daladier, strong man of France, is also fighting to save his cabinet which a la- bor group is opposed to. Dala- dier has recently imposed new taxes and more hours on laborers. He and Chamber- lain are attempting to initiate 2 “consult before fighting” international policy. KEY WEST CLOSES STORES AT TURKEY HOUR NOON TODAY SCHOOLS WORK SUSPENDED: SERVE THANKSGIVING Key West “shut down” today just around the “Turkey hour” to celebrate the Thanksgiving day begun by Governor Bradford of Massachusetts in an early Amer- ican settlement in 1721 as thanks for the bounties of the Creator. All units of the Army Navy, including the work. Station Station did no at the Naval to load it. Otherwise, there only guard and police duty. livered today. The Retail Merchants Associa- o'clock Joe A number of other business estab- City ;and county and WPA departments tion stores closed at 1 this afternoon President Pearlman told The Citizen. lishments were closed also. also closed down. Monroe County Convent of Mary and St. Joseph's School closed today and will not vene again until Monday Schools, ida State College for closed today and a number students came to Key West the holidays Serv orning and will be held tonight CLUB CAYO HUESO’S Thanksgiving Special Featuring JIMMIE THOMAS with popular songs melodies d the Cayo Hueso Novelty Four In h > appear- They're worth hearing! CLOSED UNTIL MONDAY: FEDERAL UNITS OB- and Army’ Bar- | the racks, Fort Taylor .and Naval However naval ing held tanker Salinas brought in a load in bond of $50 for trial at the next of fuel oil and the personnel of |the Station was obliged un- was The Postoffice closed at 10 o’clock this ‘morning and no mails were de- the Immaculate were con- The University of Florida and Flor- Women of for ‘ches SONS OF LEGION | TO BE ORGANIZED | | | TOMORROW NIGHT ORGANIZATION SESSION TO BE HELD AT HEADQUAR- TERS OF LEGION; SPEAK.| ERS TO BE HEARD | | (By A. M. MORGAN) | Officers of Arthur Sawyer Post | No. 28 American Legion Depart- | ment of Florida will hold an or- | @ ' ganization meeting Friday, Nov. 25, 8:00 p. m. at the American | Legion Home for the purpose of organizing a squadron of the! Sons of the Legion. | Speakers will explain in detail | the objects of the “Sons of the’ Legion”, and the effects and in- will have upon the youth of Key | West, earth of Norway and Swede: athletics, junior baseball, boys| mutual will to keep peace. |drum and bugle corps, boys band, ' jg at left and Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf is at right. | drill team and social club. | Norway=Sweden Peace SOCOS SECSTeeocsecoooeoeooeCes ind in- | As Christmas nears and the theme of )fluences such an organization earth” begins to stir again coming rulers of the northerly | Some of the objects of the) Way at the unveiling of a monument to Swedish king, | ‘squadron to -be organized are’ Charles XII intended to demonstrate the ‘TRAFFIC FINES CONTINUE. IN WINTER DRIVE CHIEF IVAN ELWOOD ASKS COOPERATION OF KEY WESTERS IN CERTAIN OF- FENSES AS AID THIS YEAR \ Traffic arrests are continuing daily, Chief of Police Ivan El- wood and Sergeant Joseph Kemp ‘told The Citizen today, in a drive, ‘initiated two weeks ago, to pro-, » vide safe traffic for tourist season. ' “We have the heavy some “peace on) at City Hall”, they said. judge has been fining first of- fenders who go through the new- ly-painted stop signs a n met at Fredriksten in Nor- two ‘dollars. But those fines are only for first offenses. After that they | In addition to the above, the! se ce AERATED primary object of the Sons of "IOI ITE SLD ("tne fundamental, features ot NEW YORK YACHT our constitution set forth a dual DEPARTS TODAY government of Federal and State, ' with power distributed among, Yacht “Lanai”, owned by the executive, legal and legisla- tive bodies; in turn controlled by, Commoedore Arthur Curtis dia Neda te Oe canis James of the New York Yacht us not on a itica’ lemocrac) .. o but at the same time a social! Club and flying the clubs democracy such as does not exist; ¢rescemt and star green and elsewhege. ' white flag, left this morning | The ideal that protects and) ghrough Caldes Channel aft- transmits to posterity this form ave ; of government is Americanism. ee eat cha iday. in eer, West. Commodore James was re- cently given writeups by ne- afternoon at be available also under- OYSTER DRESSING | purposes, but it is the thought ‘there is no better place for in-! ,culiar coincidence that little | The aim of the “Sons of the tiful yechts to Key West for , New England yachting cir- plished they are better American ; Legion Post that all ex-service [bays the mp | PROGRAM TODAY | CIETIES WRITES TO |0clock are the Junior Chamber John dt taker. coxecutive-di- ‘residence of Mrs. Eva Warner. Chamber of Commerce, eXpreSS- Fiorida will for The letter is under date of No-'a complete recreational program. “ : van Pe Dear Mr. Singleton: It Was inary to final submission to the clearly the cordial reception sponsor events. ward Moore, in furnishing him 2nd will be under full swing this courtesy, on your part. with relation to setting up of a is in Key West next month.” FRESH STRING BEANS : Americanism is not a_ political platform to be used for elective and reaction of the people in 4 their daily conduct, in so far as_ “0mal picture and news j|government is concerned, and, Magazines stressing the pe- jeulcation the sense. of American | yoppaity was given to the. ‘ideals than in the youth of, fact that he owned six rail- America. ; roads. Commodore James has been bringing his beau- , Legion” is to instill into the; youth the rewards to be gained; many seasons now and is an by knowledge, orderliness, clean-| enthusiastic booster of the liness, leadership, discipline and | Island City in New York and courage. When this is accom-_ lis : ; eles. citizens, they develop into lead- | A party aboard spent most ers in their communities and not of yesterday fishing. into hoodlums and inmates in} our penal institutions. | PIII IS SS Ss It is the desire of the American — — Lesion Peet thal exserve DRAW UP WINTER ; fluence in advising all eligible | boys the importance of attending ; EXTENDS THANKS |FIRST COMPLETE TENTATIVE j | LIST TO BE SUBMITTED FOR COURTESIES: ar meermc i DIRECTOR OF AUDUBON SO-; Meeting this |of Commerce and Recreation De- S. C. SINGLETON jpartment chairmen of the Key ‘West Winter Program at the rector of the National Associa-| Immediate plans for the sports tion of Audubon Societies, writes phase are to be initiated. Some S. C. Singleton, secretary of the of the better sporting talent of ing his appreciation of his co-' : Cae 38 operation with Warden Edward ,SWimming and boat racing. There Moore. will also be local participation in vember 16, was written from, 4 tentative list of exhibitions, headquarters 1006 Fifth Avenue, shows, card parties, pageants, New York, and is as follows: are to be drawn up prelim- my pleasure to meet you at a various club of the city which office when I was in civid weer are to sponsor them, Business last March, and I remember very institutions and hotels will which you accorded me. i “I now learn of your kind co- The program will get operation with our warden, Ed- Way in a small way in December with desk space in your office, : during January and therefore write at once to express our deep appreciation of T also learn of your expressed illingness to seek introduction bill in the Florida legislature refuge for the Key deer. Our Mr. Sprunt will find occasion to with you about this when Mr. Baker signs his letter, with the hope that “may soon have the pleasure of seeing you again”. HOMEY PUMPKIN PIE WHIP CREAM GLASS VIRGINIA DARE WINE COFFEE CHICAGO—Elmer Kasteen of defaulted in payment of to his wife, but sent t a valuable wolf-hound for a present. Thanksgiving! Dinner $1.00 MENU WATERMELON PICKLES SPECIAL SEA FOOO COCKTAIL CREAM OF NEW CORN SOUP ROAST YOUNG VERMONT TURKEY TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD PRINCESS DRESSING We serve the best Imported and Domestic Wines and Liquors Auerbach’s Restaurant Four Ten Fleming Street TORTUGAS BOATS WILL NOT NEED RADIO EQUIPMENT may go higher”. “We are not goin; but will follow the of ;other tourist cities in being as easy as possible on them. “As for local folk we request coperation principally on double iparking. This is our principal eaten ‘problem in the city. Double WASHINGTON COMMUNICA- | parking will tie up traffic and custom | | | | | interesting day without a times in City Court, Judge T. S. premier Imredy: and his cabinet Caro, meeting daily at 3 o'clock’ resigned today. “The parliament is recessed until De-! to be hard, and today arrived here to con- ‘on tourists this winter, however, ' fer with Premier Daladier and for drivers immediately behind. + EMPTS “TALOFA” AND OTH- Stops at through streets will of lights. is the course ke enforced, and Another problem locally fast pull-out from the curb of some drivers. This may result in ‘some serious’ accidents. If local folk will help in these respects particularly we believe that the smooth flow of traffic will greatly aided this winter. ER VESSELS (ity Axsociated WASHINGTON, Prens) ' { i | | | TIONS COMMISSION Ex. otherwise make it uncomfortable | | | | Nov. 24.— ; Communications Commission ex- | empted “Talofa” and other Soo | 1 tyiig Between’ “by West! “Although there were only io = Te about five accidents last winter, .and Dry Tortugas island today there was not the heavy traffic le lati es di we are now beginning to find, j from regulation requiring radio 444 that is the reason for precau- |facilities for passenger vessels. | tions we are taking”, they con- i cluded. | Editor’s The Sutton Line, Arno B. Kammerer, wrote | the Key West Chamber of Com- merce recently that the line was GEO. SAUNDERS {ite wson Dacor, when DIED YESTERDAY ‘ple to visit the area without dif-' pyNERAL SERVICES BEING ficulty”. Many tourists have asked if CONDUCTED THIS AFT- ERNOON there were boat service to the historic fort which was once be- lieved to be the “key to the gulf” as it guarded the turning point ' 5-30 o'clock yesterday afternoon for ships going to the Gulf. a+ the home 1019 Eaton strect There also Dr. Mudd, who was Funeral services are being held impronsed after John Wilkes this afternoon 4 o'clock from the Booth shot President Abraham Congregational church, Rev. Wil- Lincoln, spent many years of his liam Halladay officiating. life. Pallbearers who will serve are GEORGE HERBOLT See chante ontincee goes DIED LAST NIGHT Torres, Charles Curtis, and W. F. George H. Saunders, 74. died Collins. Lopez Funeral Home charge of arrangements. The deceased is survived by the widow, Mrs. Brenetta Saun George E. Herbolt, who had ders; three sons, Cleveland, Eddie been a patient in the Marine hos- and Jefferson anders. One pital for the past two months, brother, James Saunders, and a died 9:40 o'clock last night sister, Mrs. Caroline Gibson. Funeral arrangements were in- There are also eight grand jcomplete at the time the notice children. of death was given The Citizen, and will be announced later. in BANS SUNDAY HUNTING There'll be no Sunday hunting PYFROM’S BODY in Sumter County this year. ones - ; While there is no law prohibiting Sunday buntirg, Sheriff W. T. SERVICES FOR FORMER KEY Coleman has discovered an old WESTER TO BE HELD law banning the a'scharge of fire- arms on the Sabbath, and will ON SUNDAY enforce that law to the letter. 1 Body of Thomas H. Pyfrom, 63, who died at an early hour yes- terday morning in Miami, was brought to the city last night in | a funeral car of the Pritchard Funeral Home |, Services will be held Sunday $ afternoon 3:30 o'clock at the Pritchard Chapel on Division St Rev. William Halliday of Con- gregational church will officiate Mr. Pyfrom is survived by the widow. Mrs. Eva Pyfrom. one daughter, Mrs. Camille Washington, D. C.. one thur Pyfrom, of Miami CRANBERRY SAUCE GLAZED SWEET POTATOES HOT MINCE MEAT PIE WITH CHEESE TEA MILK son, Ar- ton, Texas, and Mrs Knight, of Sarasota, Fla There are also three children. grand- 1 be of many nations in the city, after PWA spending, | Russell, {Bernardino moun’ Two sis- ' 900,000 and co ters, Mrs. Annie Cosola, of Hous-'A rancher, David I Truett, ad Nellie { mitted to police that he had start- fed the fire by accident. Pipe Line And Hospital . Projects For KeyWest ” Receive Great Setback NEWS FLASHES any A Reports From Washington Reveal They Are Not In- cluded In Recent Appro- vals By PWA ted Press) . FOREIGN BUDAPEST.—Hungary is government | s | as! (By Washington Correspondent of The Key West Citizen) WASHINGTON, D. C.. Nov. 24. —The veritable death knell sounded to Key West's hopes for ;a@ Public Works | Grant and loan of about $3.000,- The Hungarian‘ cember 30. Meanwhile 20,000! dollar, Metal workers are on strike in nations’ | Those who go through the light- | the land. Crown Prince Olaf of Norway ‘ed stop signs must shell out three: Administration PARIS.—Prime Minister Cham- berlain and Lord Halifax of Eng- 000 for a pipe line to the main- land and a grant of $60,000 for a Bonnet amid mingled cheers and hospital when that agency Satur- boos. In a rainy day the group used umbrellas and aroused loud shouts of derision, as the umbrel- la is a symbol of the futility of the Munich Conference. Mean-| For Saturday's approvals while Daleadier is still struggling Administrator Harold L. Ickes to save his cabinet and stop a brought to $723,895,474 the feared general strike which will amount of PWA funds obligated certainly drive the cabinet out. He is having trouble with left wingers which formerly supported him. The conference will con- cern the war in Spain, another Munich agreement and the anti- Jewish German demonstrations. day approved 115 projects with- out including those of Key West. by so far for non-federal loans and grants, and left but $104,526 to be obligated under the program. Congress in June appropriated ese $750,000,000 for non-federal loans SHANGHAI—Business leaders and grants out of a $965,000,qp0 ding program, ‘feel that at this time $724,000,000 is as much as they should allocate, in order to leave a balance for contingen- cies. Special administrative costs and the necessity for providing additional funds for projects, al ready approved, whose final costs will exceed estimated, costs are expected to require much of this balance. There will, however, be some few allotments made, from money made available when some of the allotments already apprdéved are rescinded because of failure of the sponsors to begin work on time or sign grant offers prompt- ly. Whether the Key West pipe line and hospital projects, which have been under study here for several weeks, will be among these could not be determined now Some encouragement can be given Key West's chances of ob taining some of these re-aliotted funds to finance its projects from the 1 that Florida is somewhat under the “quota” assigned to it by PWA on the basis of its pop: ulation and employment _ needs. The state has received $8,676,650 in loans and grants, although its qu was fixed at $8,760,400. Florida's shi of PWA mottey amounts to $5,592,650 in 45 cent grants for 80 projects having an estimated construction cost of $12,426,750, and $3,084,000 in loans. TANKER SALINAS COMES TO PORT cer Salinas, of the U. S Navy, arrived in port at an early hour this morning, berthed: at Pier B, and at once began to dis charge cargo of fuel oi) into, the tanks at the naval. station. It is understood that as soon the cargo is delivered the: Sa- will for Texas te another cargo of fuel oib proceed to current conferring each with their home but PWAoffil governments, sent a note of pro- test to the Japanese government against military precautiones which are handicapping the city although there is no need for them. Meanwhile British official Robert Craig presented the form- al declaration that the closing of the Yangste is not acceptable to Britain. WARSAW. — The totalitarian polical system is being establish- ed in this country with freema- sonry abolished and its property confiscated. COLOMBIA.—This government recalled the ambassador it had just sent to Germany when he re- fused to surrender pictures he was taking of the Jewish perse- cution. He said he would leave Paris today and that he had al- ready been promised another post. BERCHETESGADEN. — King Carol of Rumania dined with Fuehrer Adolf Hitler today. ROME.—Mrs. William Babing ton McCaulay died today in this city. She had been a liberal do. nator to the Catholic’ Church She had been appointed a papal duchess. NATIONAL WASHINGTON.—The Dies an ti-American hearing will be con cluded tomorrow with testimony by Martin, head of the Detroit Auto Union, who said that he was forced to testify only because of threats of imprisonment. Die denied this. Ickes lashed at the Committee claiming that the investigation was “one of the most outrageous of things”. From Birmingham, Alabama, New Deal leaders characterized it as a plot to discredit the New Deal WASHINGTON. petitions to President Roosevelt to declare an embargo against Germany were received today. In New York City 30,000 shops shut down as a protest against the German drive. The President the can offer a 50 percent embergo if is here for further tran there is any national discrimina- portation. On the Y. D. 17 is a tion. crew of five men. out Thousands of and Cuba. Arriving with the tanker arbage Lighter YD 17, which Guantanam, was LOS ANGELES. — A destruc tive forest fire raged down today out of Santa Monica and San in ranges de mes worth $3 ering 50.000 acres Thanksgiving Dance With Floor Show 9 Till ? Pena’s Garden Of Roses Music by Gould Curry's Seven-Piece Dance Band Mo Admission Charge stroying 6,000 Tonight Don't Answer” —No