The Key West Citizen Newspaper, December 3, 1938, Page 2

vere een mee PAGE TW Two Cie Key West Citizen | From ‘fhe © Corner Greene Only Daily Newspaper in Key West and Monroe County cutered at Key West, Florida, as second class matter Member of the Asseciated Press the Associated Press is exclusively entitled to use for republication of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in this paper and aiso the local _news published here. | situation is different. BEWARE THE SNOW BIRDS! Until the last few months Key West had been pretty well mainland. from the city and the average crook con- fined his nefarious operations along the east and west coasts of Florida. Now the It is easy te get to Key West. The result is the city is now | being visited by the same type of sharper | and slicker that annually infests the main- xh = ih AL SUBSCRIPTION RATES one Year . Six Months Three One nth Weekly ADVERTISING RATES Made known on application. SPECIAL NOTICE All reuding notices, cards of thanks, resolutions of respect, obituary notices, etc., will be charged for at the rate of 10 cents @ line. * for entertainments by churches from which 8 to be derived aré 5 cents a Line. ne Citizen’ is an open forum and invites discus- sion of public issues and subjects of local or general interest but it wilt not publish anonymous communs cations. SL IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN Water and Sewerage. Comprehensive City Plan (Zoning). Hotels and Apartments, Bathing Pavilion. Airports—Land and Sea. Consolidation of County and City Governments. | ~ Cummings is going and is Stille about 2 A person who clings to a superstition retains kinship toa barbarian. Helping others to help themselves the true philosophy of giving. dn 'is. Wonderful but’ what Samiazes us is the ignorance that Rersist, reason a good name is better than that there is no tax on a. good “Put yourself in his place,” is a good “Mfoft for the solution of social disagree- ‘ments, Jf you do not think virtue is its own reward, try and collect on it, and see what you get. There are those who deny the great- ness of the Bible but they have not pro- duced a greater book. ““Tt’s a good idea to remember that the only..way to keep out of unpleasant news is.te keep out of trouble. _It is again proposed to abolish the al college. It wouldn’t matter; it has no football team, anyway. -..We do not expect many winter visi- tots-from Washington as after January 3, seéfs predict that the weather will be boiling hot. | Every time Pope Pius XI is struck | down by illness, he emerges stronger than } before. The last time he was stricken he was considered so near death that extreme | unction, the last rites of the Cathol ehurch, were administered. Three d jater he was performing the dutie: of his office more vigorously than ever. He has arrived at a venerable old age, ! but it is probable that the next illness will | be his last. Headquarters of the WPA in Wash- ington had quite a chuckle last week when an article from the St. Petersburg Times | was called to its attention that those on re- lief were spending their surplus money in night clubs. It couldn't see how much whoopee could be made by WPA workers whose average stipend wasiabout $15 a week, especially by those who have fami- | lies to support. This reminds us of the story of the youth who was driving a theatrical troupe to town and on the way was asked how much money he made. The young stage driver said that he was mak- ing all of $4.50 each week. Queried as to what he did with all that money, he re- ~-ptied—nonchalantly, “It's the same gtory—wine and women.” i oid | money” | sorts in the springtime. | worthless check for | disappearance before it ) here with cash, traveler’s land regions. He leaves the north when THE KEY WEST CITIZEN isolated from the | It was difficult to get to and snow begins to fall and follows the “easy | crowd back to the northern re- Within the last week at least two In one case that sheriff's office after it was too late to make an arrest, two | rackets have been worked successfully on | Key West merchants. came to attention of the crooks in a car with Georgia license plates i got away with merchandise and cash ap- proximating $1,000. collection in the bank, rented a home, took out gas and electric meters, bought tires, a radio and other merchandise, all with equally value- less paper. They used the rental and meter they rented. It was three days after their was discovered ibe checks were worthless, so that the authorities were powerless, In another case a well-dressed woman entered a store and bought a _smali amount of merchandise, offering a $1 bill in payment. When the.clerk gave the woman change for the dollar, the stranger charged she had presented a $5 bill. The clerk was certain the woman had offered only a $1 bill and refused the additional change until a man, evidently a confed- erate’ of the woman, stepped up and veri- fied her allegation. In confusion the clerk made the mistake of handing out | four more dollars. These may be regarded as_ typical | tricks which the snow birds will attempt to play on our trusting merchants. There | will be a wide variety of other schemes. There will be short change artists, check raisers and forgers, gold-brickers, penny matchers and other crooked whatnots | among the honest folks who come to Key West. They will try every variation of , every old get-rich-quick scheme ever worked anywhere. Many times in the past few years The Citizen has devoted space to warning our merchants and residents to beware of such sharpers. The honest man will ~ arrive checks or othe# negotiable paper and will not ask any merchant to cash a_ personal check. Honest men don’t make such demands, as a rule. If a merchant wants to accept a personal check let him be sure he delivers no merchandise or passes out no cash until the check has been cleared and collected. In fact, merchants and residents should beware of all schenfes that seem off color, refuse to advertise in question- able and fly-by-night publications and iurn dowr. the smoothies with the glib tongues and slick ideas no matter what kind of proposition they offer. PROBLEM IS BIG ENOUGH according to the National Safety Council, 106,000 Americans lost their lives through accidents. Nearly ten million persons were injured during the year and the financial loss is estimated to reach the staggering total of $3,600,000,- 000. Motor vehicle accidents were respon- In 1937, | sible for the death of 39,500 persons, the injury of 1,360,000 and entailed an eco- nomic loss of $1,700,000,000. It seems that the problem of avoiding accidental death and injury is big enough to engage even the attention of those Americans who are no longer interested in any figure less than millions, WHEN THE WHITE MAN IS GONE Here is what we consider an interest- ing viewpoint: It seems that John Collier, Commis- sioner in charge of India Affairs, wanted to prepare Indian youth to earn a living and sought to introduce courses to train them in repairing automobiles. The Indian Bureau teacher, however, had trouble with the venerable Navajo headman. He opposed the course. He asked, “What good will such work do when the white man and his care are gone?” receipts for identification and the | goods were' delivered to them at the house | They deposited a> yum YUM! ONE OF THE MEN 1 THE PARTY THAT DISCOVERED O11 AT TITUSVILLE, PA. 100 1850, WARTEDA SMALL CAN OF IT BECAUSE WE HAD AN HDEA IT WOULD MAKE “A MIGHTY Fitté SPREAD FOR BUCK WH wnat] Wo RUSSY CATS 2a THULE 1S NOTA FUSSY VICTORIAN PARE Se \& Eceqauee was veRr nae AlL THIS CE WAS VERY HARD TO CLEAN. MODERN CARS ARE UPHOLSTERED IN SIMPLE, STYLISH LINES WITH MOHAIR VELVET, WHICH IS EASILY CLZANED WITH SOAP AND WATER. ARE THE ARTISTS INTERPRETATIONS OF AUTO HISTORY COPR. 1988 BY CABELL-EAMES INC | KEY WEST IN DAYS GONE BY : Happenings Here Just 10 Years! Ago Today As Taken From The Files of The Citizen The committee in charge of ar- rangements for the organization of the Booster’s Club meeting, which will be held at the Strand theater tonight at 8 o'clock, met lat the Woman’s Club house last night to work out details in con- |nection with the meeting tonight. All reported much enthusiasm throughout the city. The Booster’s Club, it was explained, is not to jtake the place of nor conflict with any other organization in the city, but will supplement and support the work of all organiza- tions looking toward the ad- | vancement of Key West and its interests. Never in the history jof the city has there been such ‘exhibitions of civic pride and |wholehearted friendliness as is {shown now, nor has there been {seen such a widespread desire jamong all classes and factions to get together and work for the | betterment of the city as is being manifested now, it was said by those who are taking the initia- |tive in the Booster’s Club, and while the organization may be jslow in getting underway, it is the first step in a_ city-wide movement in getting Key West its rightful place on the map. The inauguration of Governor | Doyle E. Carlton will be marked | by what is planned to be the greatest ovation ever extended a ichief executive of Florida upon {his induction into office, accord- ing to the tentative program. The jinaugural celebration activities will be featured by a civie dis- , Play parade in which every coun- ty in the state is expected to par- ticipate either with a band, float or some outstanding representa- tion. Clifford Caldwell, general |chairman of the arrangements, appoints State Attorney Arthur Gomez to organize and head the Monroe county organization. Annual Roll Call meeting, {which was observed by members of the Pythian Sisters, proved to be a great success. The unique decorations were of various and many colored leaves strung on cord and hung in festoons ail around the hall and were inter- spersed with tinsel icicles, pro- ducing beautiful effects. Editorial comment Having been chosen as base for the great international speedboat contests, Key West can happily survive i of harse and dog racing. st Citizen. contests are the sport of real men; horse and 4iog races are to gratify flabby muscles and brain- fevered gamblers —Palm Beach Independent. The Red Men’s Rview, under the direction of Mrs. Lauriette Cordero, to be held on Wednes- day night in San Carlos theater, will by far be the best attraction staged by Mrs. Cordro. ed. The play will be in six scenes interwoven with dances and specialities, the jcostumed in gorgeous costumes. Some of the most accomplished | | OIE TOLBS. TAME BARRACUDA STILL AT FLOAT A long. apparently tame barracuda is still skulking under the swimming float at the Naval Station swimming pier and refuses to be eject- ed from the premises. Altheugh officers have tried every sort of bait to capture the big fellow he seems “well fed” and _ will not slam into the artificial lures. The barracuda has been there for some years and while there has been no ob- jection to his presence thus far swimmers get a “little nervous” when they are in the water a few feet away from him and he noses out to say hello. IDI ILI ISIS | SUNDAY CONCERT AT ART CENTER TO BE RENDERED IN AFTER- NOON BY HOSPITAL- ITY BAND Band concert will be played to- morrow afternoon, beginning at 4:30 o'clock, at the Art Center grounds on Front street by the Key West Hospitality Band. Following he program that will be rendered under the direc- tion of Alfredo Barroso, band leader March, “The C —J.-O. Brockenshire Overture, Narcissus” Schlepegril Waltz, Selection on Str Julius S. Seredy. “In Melc famous Italia lius S. Seredy. Overture, “Revelry” well March. Ki alry Soldier” = 2 “Straus: a” Melodies Sek Air—Ju- Operatic Fred Te- The Huntress”—K. L led Banner”. Sr DEDUCTS OWN REWARD NEW YOR CHICAGO F Cooper of the U » has Speedboat , ¢ northwst _ west portion; Tours, Inc. company also has offices i it is stat- 3 performers i ‘in Key West announces dances “Waltz 5 ction on 4 TODAY’S COMMON that the President will run for a third term”; say, “said that the President, etc”. Advertusements under this head will be inserted in he Citizen at the rate of le a word for each in- sertion, tut the minimum for the | i | | | | TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to Page 6 for the answers 25c. Payment for classified tisements is invariablv in advance, but regular advertisers with ledger accounts may have their advertise- ments charged. Advertisers should give their street address as well as their tele- phone number if they desire re- sults. r what government agen- ey do the initials HOLC stand? Name the oldest city in the United States. Where is Bali Island? Which State nicknamed LOST LOST—Key West High School Graduation Ring, Class of 1936. Reward if returned to Maudie Lowe, 1114 Elgin street, or San Carlos Book Store. dec2-3t LOST — Yesterday somewhere between sunrise and sunset, two golden hours, each set with sixty diamond minutes. No re- ward is offered for they are gone forever.—Horace Mann. nov30 On what island in New York Bay does the Statue of Liberty stand? How many units are ‘baker’s dozen”? What is the national bird of Japan? Name the capital of the Re- public of Nicaragua What title is neld by John Henry Lewis, Negro box- ery How much does the blood in a human body weigh? “ENT ERTAINMENT GARDEN OF ROSES Gould Curry’s famous 7-piece Dance Band will be the big feature of town again tonight when the regular weekly dance is held at Pena’s Garden of Roses on Thomas street. Visitors are especially invited to attend this dance and be a part of the gala festivities always headlined at this establishment. HABANA-MADRID The most. beautiful Night Club in a NEW VALI DEZ INN, 521 ‘United. Sixteen beautiful new rooms. Across South Beach. nov9-Imo THE MUNRO, 128 N. E. 4th St, Miami, Fla. Enjoy living, hot water, pleasant surroundings. nov7-lmox ROOMS with or without board. Sunny and cool. 419 Southard street. dec2-Imo Hot water. Reasonable White and Division decl-1mo rooms. rates, streets. FOR SALE TWO- STORY HOUSE, modern conveniences. Near Casa Ma- rina, lot 163’x98’. Apply 1125 Von Phister street. oct31-s every night in their space on page-one today. Habana-Madrid Club with its romantic, tropical patio dancing is the popular spot of town. Turn to page one for details of admission, ete. CAYO HUESO Hilarity Nite will be cele- brated at Club Cayo Hueso to- night. .As a; special _feature— cash prizes. will be offered for the best amateur acts presented at the club. All persons are in- vited to enter the contest. Jimmy Thomas will be on hand with his usual excellent string of funny songs and Gene Wilson with his South Sea organ will also head- line the entertainment. FOR SALE—Grocery Business; good location. Apply 1200 White street. nov30-4t FOR SALE — Six-room house, 1409 Olivia street. Apply 1205 Division street dec2-s PERSONAL CARDS—100 printed cards, $1.25. The Artman Press. nov19-tf FOR SALE—Cotton Candy ma- chine, cost new $150; sacrifice for $30. Gomez Furniture Store, 720 Duval. decl-tt TYPEWRITING PAPER — 500 sheets, 75c. The Artman Press, mayl9-ti DRIVES CAR AT 100 BOURNEMOUTH, Eng. — Mrs. Julie Hames at the age of 100 loves everything on wheels. She has done so since her young days. At the age of 62, she learned to ride a bike, and at 90 learned to drive an automobile, which she continues to do. THE WEATHER Temperatures” OLD PAPERS FOR SALE— Three bundles for 5c. The Citi- zen Office. nov25-tf PERSONAL CARDS, $1.25 per 100. THE ARTMAN PRESS. jun25-tt SIGNS—“For Rent”, “Rooms Fo: Rent”, “Apartment For Rent”, “Private Property, No ‘Tres- passing”, 15¢c each. THE ART- MAN PRESS. nov25-tf HEE Artman TWO LOTS on street, 90 ft. front, deep. Reasonable. Pearl street. 500 for 50c ress. novi9-tf 75 63 72 72 SFCOND § The Mean Rainfall* Precipitation mal Washington 112 feet Apply 1219 novil-s Yesterday's 0 Ins NEW 13° street. DINGHY. 615 Francis m. nov7-s . m m. m FOR SALE—11% acres Planta- tion Key, 3% acres on ocean. £% acres on Bay, on Highway, all high land, beach front on both sides. P. O, Box 23, Key West. sept7-s 2-STORY BUNGALOW, 4 bed- rooms, 2 baths, double lot. 1605 Flagler Ave. aug!2-t. Tomorrow's Tides AM High 7:50 7:10 Low 1:15 12:39 Barometer 7:30 a. m., today: Sea 30.10 PM WEATHER FORECAST FOR SALE—Lot of Stock Is land, waterfront. Also, lot cor- ner 5th and Patterson Avenues near Boulevard. Apply Box RC, The Citizen. aug3i-s 0 p. m. Sunday) est and Vicinity: Partly idy with mild temperature to night and Sunday; light to r sterly winds CORNER LOT, 50x100 feet. Cor ner 5th and Staple Avenue. Apply Box D, The Citizen nov2-ts y extreme northwest 1; mlid temperatures Jacksonville to Florida Straits Light to mode easterly winds and partly overcast weather to ind Sunday t Gulf: Moderate east and southeast winds shifting to fresh over extreme north- overcast weather tonight and Sunday with show- ers over northwest portion Sun- FOR SALE—2 lots, each 50x100’ Run from Washington to Von Phister street. Reasonable. 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HOTELS BRING YOUR VISITING friends in need of a good night’ OVERSEAS HOTEL. rooms, innerspring mattre: Under new management, 917 Fleming St. nov18-tf FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE OR: RENT--Cabin Cruiser with living quarters to accommodate 4, All .modern convenienc Goad for. party fishing. 1 Varela street. octl0-s REAL ESTATE WANTED—Re: al estate y West Pub- licity Bureau, N. E. First Street, Miami. W. M. Egan, Registered Real Estate Broker. oet25-tt FOR RENT FOR RENT—8-room House, com- * pletely furnished. Hot and cold running water. Seasonal or otherwise. Apply, Rear 1217 Tetronia street. augd-tfs ERNEST Leiner eras nrecmert LARGE SPACIOUS BUILDING, Lawns, Trees: jpposite POST OFFICE. Good Yor any. Busi- ness Lease ALL or PART, Ap- ply, 532,Caroline St,, ;nov12-s FURNISHED HOUSES-— all mod- ern conveniences. 1114 Grin- nell Street. epee FOR RENT— urnished house, two bedrooms, sleepirig porch, electric refrigeration, neer beach, from Dec: 15 or earlier to Jan, 31. 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