The Key West Citizen Newspaper, May 10, 1939, Page 6

PAGE SIX OLD HOME WEEK MURDER by Phoebe Atwood Taylor ‘The Characters Asey Mayo, Cape Cod sleuth, Kay Thayer, girl reporter, Yesterday: Brinley claims he twas looking for his dog’s license tag in the pond. He has found out about the murder. Chapter 29 ‘Keep Him In Hand” st bf you want your murderer,” yelled Brinley, “go for Mike Slade! Don’t you—” “Did you write this note, tellin’ him to get out an’ stay out?” asked Asey. “I did—that’s my writing, cut 1 —see here, just what are you try- ing to do?” J. Arthur blustered for ten min- utes, without seeming to stop for breath. Asey made no effort to curtail the flood of words. Instead he walked over to the ice-house door ‘and looked out at the rain which continued to drive down in tor- rents. Kay had commented on the bright blueness of the water when oo § first came, but now the pond the sky above were nearly black. Lightning jagged down in brilliant flashes, and the thunder was almost continuous. “Quite a tempest,” he said to Kay. who had come over beside “Asey, he may not be a fiend, but I'm beginning to wonder if he’s quite the fool I thought. What about this dog tag business?” sy enough to check on.” “If only he hadn't been hunting Fido's tag—how flimsy that is! Don’t you suppose he was after the ee ef He was prodding pretty hard, I bet he wanted to make sure it was still safely there. By the way, where is the gun now?” “Locked up in the car, an’ the son ain't livin’ who can get at inside of three hours.” Asey as- gured her. “One nice thing about havin’ pull ‘with the comp'ny, you get locks that don't pick so easy” J. Arthur stomped to the door. “Now, Mayo, I want you to pay some attention to what I'm say- ing!” 'When,” Asey said. “you con’- Seend to answer the questions I asked you, I'll pay so much atten- tion you'll be flattered by it.” Brinley stomped off. “D'you really think he guessed?” Kay asked. “About the murder, I mean?” “I wouldn't know. I thought we had him pretty well convinced last might that it was all Slade’s non- sense.” “Slade!” Brinley overheard the name. “Slade! There’s your man. Slade and that Warren girl. Two | opr on earth who have the most gain from Mary Randall's death. And what do you do? You—you park in bushes with young girls. malingering around while justice waits! You—” “Poor justice,” Asey said, “cer- tainly is takin’ an awful lickin’ from the folks in this town.” “You,” Brinley was thundering. “you call yourself a detective, you do! First 5 carry on with that ” he pointed to Madame Meaux, “and then you take young girls—” Discovery TS,” Madame Meaux said hut your face and pin it up tight.” “Don't you talk to me, I—” “Toots,” Madame Meaux said, “T told you to shut up. You shut up. Or maybe you'd like me to stage a oy act for the benefit of your “Wha—you wouldn't dare!” “Oh, toots, wouldn't I? Keep in mind, Arthur, that you play ball with Asey, or very shortly your wife will find you in -what is known as a compromising position with her star boarder. see? “xou—what do you mean?” “It would be so simple.” Madame Meaux said, “to make a pass at you just as she comes in the room And mind, toots, you're the one that does the explaining. Not me. I've got a contract. I get paid no matter what happens. No moral turpitude clause in my contract. And I'm going to stay right through to the bitter end. But if you force me—well, I'm sure that dear old Mr. Leach would believe me if I said I was leaving because of your undesirable attentions. And Mr. Mayo's cousin told me when I came that I was to march straight to him with any com- its. Fle meant Pinky Upjohn and the boys, but you'll do. Asey, if the rain’s letting up, how's for taking me home along with you two? I don’t trust myself with Casanova here.” San Carlos P.-T. A. Plans Meeting San Carlos P.-T. A. will hold: its regular monthly meeting at* the institute building Frida: May 12. Mother’s Day will honored at this meeting. ested in school quested to be in attendance. Patriotic Daughters Te Hold Meeting There will be a meeting of the Patriotic Daughters of America’ Dorothy Mae Duncan and Wil- held tomorrow evening, begin- liam W. Demeritt, superintendent “Oh, you can’t!” Brinley was on the verge of tears. “You've got to drive home with me! My wife would ask questions—she knows you started out with mel” “And I'll tell her plenty, toots.” Brinley collapsed and never ut- tered a word until half an hour later, when the rain abruptly stopped. “Okay, toots.” Madame Meaux relented. “You can take me home, but just keep in front of your mind ae what'll ier if you don’t have. Okay, Asey?” “Fine,” Asey said. “Keep him in hand for me. I'll see you later, Brinley, an’ you better be thinkin up a lot of nice expl'nations, be- cause considerable checkin’ is goin’ to be done on you. So long— where's your car, on the east road? "Bye. ; ay’s teeth were chattering as she and Asey walked back to the roadster. ~ Asey gave her a coat from the rumble Seat. “I was goin’ to stop at the hol- low,” he said, “but that can all wait. You’re due for a hot bath an’ dry things. | forgot you was wet to begin with.” But as they passed by the hollow and the figures out in front of the Randall house, Lane and two of his troopers hailed them triumphant- Ly. “Shells!” Lane shouted. “Hey, Asey, we got a shell!” ‘Hustle Up’ |b SPITE of Kay's appeals to Asey to stop and find out everything at once, Asey merely slowed up long énough to call out and assure Lane that he'd be right back. Then he continued on to Aunt Sara's. “Don’t wait,” Kay hopped out of the car. “Hurry right back there, and when I'm ready I'm going to steam back after you in my per- colator. A: do hurry—Lane was so excited goin’ to wait for you,” Asey said. “Hustle up, an’ put on some- thin’ that'll withstand the next shower we're goin’ to get, be- cause—" “Asey, Lane’ll be frothing at the mouth! He wants vou, and—" “Uh-huh, an’ I want you. You got a job to do for me, young lady, so hustle up.” Key rushed off. ile she took a brief hot bath and a briefer cold shower, Asey sat there in the car and puffed at his pipe. He was very pleased with the two discoveries made that afternoon, but not at all for the same reason Kay supposefi. He started the car as Kay ap; peated, dressed in a light tweed suit and wearing black and white sport shoes. “I'm simply thrown together— what’s the big idea, anyway?” “You'll see." Back at the hollow, Lane was annoyed at the way Asey had Bibces past, and he went into the subject at,some length. “Nice way to treat the only clue we got so far.” he said. “Zipping past in—” “You may have the ham,” Asey told him, “but we got the rest of the sandwich.” He unlocked a com- partment in the roadster and dis- played the shotgun Kay had found. “Where'd you find that?” “Kay found it, over in the pond yonder. Now, let me gape at that shell, will you? An’ then you play around an’ see if it c’nects with the gun. That r’minds me, where'd Jane go to, anyway?” “Jane shut up shop,” Lane said, and went tripping off with that Chase boy. She just ignored some customers, She—” “With Zeb Chase?” “Yes. She said something about a clambake. I said what should I do with the customers, and she said, never mind them. No one’s been around lately, though. They got rained out.” An hour later Lane lined up half g dozen shells for Asey’s inspec- ion. e“There.” There was a note of joy in his voice. “There you are. See? The same. This is the gun that fired the shell that killed Mary Randall. There you are.” “This is the gun that fired the shell,” Asey corrected him. “I suppose you think—look, you come out here and let me show you where I found it.” Asey and Kay followed him out to a small and badly kept garden at the side of the house. “Now, here's where the shell was. See how the rain washed it out of that hole? It’s smack on our line, or near enough, anyway. Someone tossed it there, and cov- ered it over. See—Asey, what's the matter with you?” Lane was annoyed and impa- tient. Usually Asey caught on to things before you expected him to. This afternoon he was being un- necessarily slow. Continued tomorrow. (Copyright, 1939) Brotherhood ‘Club Meets ,very ¢ interesting fore tie meeting. A duet was rendered by Miss Flossie May Lilly. ning at 8 o'clock. at the home of of lighthouses. Mrs. Bertie Higgs on Southard Delicious street. bein attendance. light ice tea. S THE KEY WESt CITIZEN OC TAL West Garden Club was held on Monday night, May’ 8th, at the Woman’s Clubhouse on Division street, and was one of the most important and enjoyable meet- ings of the year. Mrs. James MacMullen, presi- dent of the club, opened the ses- sion, and Mrs. Philip Cosgrove, recording secretary, read the minutes of the April meeting, which were approved after a slight correction. Mrs. W. J. Phelan then read the treasurer’s report, Which was approved and filed. There were on display several specimens of beautiful local blooms, and a paper concerning these was readiby Mr. Leuthi. We learned of the habits, appear- ance, home, and propagation methods pf such exotics as the Cassia grandis, or Pink Shower tree, from Central America; ‘the Bauhinia monandra, or Mountain Plant-hife Was Outstanding Topic At Garden Club Meeting) (By Nifia Leslie Calleja) { The May meeting of‘ the’ Key on the island, and it is believed) Club had a very interesting proy/, | that this blight can eventually be 8T@m on Tuesday night in ob- servance of National Music! eek. Servicé Club Observes National Music Week (By Glub Reporter) The Stone Church istamped out. Mr. Connable| w, Service Program Sunday At Palace Theatre An interesting and selected {program has been prepared for | Mother’s Day at the Palace Thea- | tre on Sunday at 3:30: p. m., un- | der the auspices of the San Car- | los Institute. : A two-reel comedy will be jown in irst part,of the * CRATE fekt 2 ing”. other i ase Bisley Gariob echt ren yother - locals tal 'r nuinbers on Pandy et a deal with Mother's Day. Mrs. De Poo, Mis Beatricé Mo- Miss Elva Esquinaldo and iss Benildes Remond, principal | of the school, are in charge of the stressed the need for quick and! Gerald.Saunders gave a biog- Program and arrangements for idecisive action, pointing out that | raphy of Dr. Samuel Francis’ the affair. vast areas of the West Indies are Smith, author of America, and at jcompletely without palm trees |the suggestion of Mr. Walden} jbecause this disease has wiped |who furnished the club with the| them out, and ¢ertainly the vista | words he sang the fifth and sixth | Anniversary Celebration of this beautiful key without a verses of this song. These verses, | ‘palm tree is a frightful one. It is although two practically hoped that the entire city will, known stanzas, were written on cooperate in this campaign, and education and the public schools. bend every effort to save every , When we consider the public ‘one of our lovely palm trees. ischools in 1832 when this won- | It was announced that a num-'derful song was’ composed we ber of specimens had been sent can readily see that Dr. Smith from the Botanical Gardens ‘for lived well in the future. The display in the Florida Exhibit at stanzas are quoted here for the | the/World’s Fait in New York, in-. benefit of the public’ who are cluding, the Soapberry __ tree,'not familiar with them. Tamarind, Spanish Lime, Mahoe, | ote ‘Bird ‘of Paradise, Christmas, Berry, Gooseberry, ‘Alexandria Laurel dnd others. Foster Barnes, ‘ofsthe Florida National Exhibits, * education’s sway, learning ‘fair, un-| Soars upward ‘still; Its halls of | Wesley Brotherhood beld a! Hold. meeting last} be Night at the Fleming Street Meth- odist Uptown) church parsonage) All. members and those inter- on William street. Quite a few ray “i 8 affairs are re- Appreciation Reading Group of matters of importance came be- the | famous singers of the Brother- hood, Miss Lillie May Carey and Guest at the meeting were Miss refreshments > were served. consisting of cheese these meetings or to become} All members are requested to, sandwiches, salad sandwiches and ,members of the group are cor- Whose bounties all may share, | Behold them evetywhere On vale and hill. Thy safeguard, Liberty, school shall ever be, Our nation’s pride- No tyrant) hand shall smite, | While with encircling might| All there are taught the) right ‘has. written thanking the Bo- itanical Gardens management for ‘its splendid cooperation, and | Ebony, sometimes called the St. Thomas tree, from Burma; the Clerodendron squamatum, or glory bower, from India and 'stating that the specimens will ¢, China; and the Cestrum Noctur- be placed to the best advantage | num, or night jessamine, whose at the Fair. home is tropical America. ! The highlight of the meeting! There was an informed discus-;was an address by the distin-} sion regarding the disposition guished guest of the evening. | and upkeep of the Botanical Gar- Mrs. Rogers G. Young, of St.j dens, which have proven of much Petersburg, Conservation Chair-! with truth allied. | interest and pleasure to Key man of the Florida State Federa-| Westers and visitors alike. The'tion of Garden Clubs. Mrs.j In reverence for Mother's Day latter have expressed themselves Young’s talk dealt with a variety Mr. Saunders sang very force- The | Thelma Joyce Harris, daughter of Isabel Sweeting, celebrated her sixth birthday anniversary at |the Kindergarten school of the ‘Convent of Mary Immaculate | yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. The teacher of her class is Sister ‘Mary of Jesus. Delicious _ refreshments, : con- sisting of ice cream, cake, “and lcandy were served with garfies {bel and Thelma Joyce. Pevcccevcvcveccecooocces THE WEATHER ...89 Meany Normal Mean Rainfall* Yesterday’s Precipitation T. Ins, Normal Precipitation Q S. as much impressed by these gar- of subjects pertaining to Key a4 “That Wonderful Mother dens, and at the last meeting of West and Florida at large. She of Mihe” and the entire ‘club) the Florida Federation of Garden stressed the need for fire contro! sang the chorus. The remainder) Clubs in Miami, Mrs. E. J. Bayly, in order that plants, flowers and of the time was spent in singing. | who attended as delegate from wild life may survive. She spoke The club then adjourned to the} the local club, reported upon her also of plans that are getting un- shuffle board games for the rec-' return here that the Key West der way for the establishment of ;teation period. | Botanical Gardens had been a State Park from Homestead ‘on | | agreed upon as finer than even down, along’ the. Florida, Keys, )4° .) 4), - Brae the age Fairchild Garien. and promised that . we woutd Operetth At Division The Botanical Gardens are a val- hear more of this project in the Qgeg, uable and important adjunct to near future She mentioned’ the Street School the city of Key West, and should work that is being done throuigh- : pa L at all costs be maintained. out the state for the elit ination The Music Department and) H. P. Connable then gave @'of unsightly and view-obstruct- Sixth, Grades ..of the Division brief talk on the blight that has jing signboards. {Street ' School | are caused the destruction of so Present at the meeting were Thursday’ Hight: at 7:45 the | many of our palm trees; he mrs. E. J. Bayly, Mr. and Mrs. opefetta “The Crystal Queen”. brought a message of hope to Leuthi, Miss Ieen Williams, Miss The cast includes Shirley Rose owners of diseased palms, in- Minnie Porter Harris, Mrs. P. D.'Sihith, 4s. the Crystal Queen, dicating that after a great deal Holloway, Mrs. William White, Shirley Curry as Cissie, Claudina of experimenting on the part of Mrs. Stephen Singleton, Mrs. 'Garcia as the school girl, James| himself and Mr. Pittman, of the winter, Mrs. Hunt Harris, Ogden as the school boy, John) Casa Marina, a preparation has Mrs, Frank Edwards, Major afd Ley as Johnny Stout, Odilio Rod- | finally been found that seems to Mrs, Snidow, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. riguez as Tommy Thin, Police-| help palms back to normalcy and Connable, Mrs. Norberg Thomp-!man, Edmund Thompson, Milly’ good health, since all the trees son, Mr. and Mrs. George Ar- the Milkmaid, Carmen Reyes, | treated with this preparation so cher, Mrs. Mario Calleja, Mrs.'First Fairy, Cleora Roberts, far have recovered and are doing Arthur Pastofini, Mrs. Stephen Prince Louis Norcissa. Fairies: | splendidly: A committee headed .W. Douglass, Mts. B.. Curry Mo- Lillian Rodriguez, Elaine Albury, by Mr. Connable will look into reno, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Tonita Pierra, Gerry Albury, | this matter deeply and thorough- Bryant Kirke, Mr. and Mrs, J. J. Audrey Robinson, Rose Marie ly, treating other diseased trees Trevor and Mrs. L. E. Brintoh. Sanchez. | ese Soldiers: Captain Andrew Mether’s Day Woody, Joe Thompson, Forrest Evening A ancement Arthur, Herman Cerezo, Notman Roberts, Nilo Albury, Of Engagement Soo Sands, Watd Herrick, Kenneth Mrs. Corrine Key, No. 6 Lowe's | Solomon. School Ruth Beccaise,.: Ivy Thompson, A very entertaining and well rendered program was given in ane, announces .the engagement | the Convent Auditorium last eve- of Her diughter; Miss Virgie Cor- \Bthel’ May Roberts), Almonda ning in honor of Mother's Day | rie, to’ Andrew Charles Elwood, | Gonzalez, Evelyn ‘Atwell, Mar- and to join:in with National Mu- son. of, Mrs, Ella Elwood on Eiiza- | jorie Knowles,!"Josephine Her- sic Week. beth. street. jnandez, Mary Gonzalez, Lena Everyoné‘of the music students According to present plans, the ,Mae Howeze, Violet Arias, Vir- . ‘ . laa 5 ; ia Yancy, Virginia Kelly, Vir- rendered their selections bauti- | wédding' will take place in Flew | iis Robsits, ' Fortune fully with much grace and ac-| ing Street Methodist (Uptown) | meritte, Sylvia Cates, Yolanda de curacy. ‘church on Monday, June 12. i ucts oes He raaite The litlte playlets by the Sec- | a dia Avael, Ampara Sanchez. ond, Third and Fourth Grades! | School Boys: Charles Walker, Pn TERED PET UNECUEN WES iw Sn) Sere: tich enjoyed’ bythe aud- ANSWERS TO TEN | Robert Fass Walter Vinson, ience as they were full of life and Frank PY; mischief. TEST QUESTIONS’ Robert.Malone, Garland Cates, } Alfred Lowe, Al- The crowning of the Mother of to test | Harry Parks, . “ | Heaven awakened in the soul of | | ee eiken: irkivcon Pitter’ | the listeners the love and honor | | arg: Aandi Sooo, jall should have for her, it was 4 | stated. “Our own dear, sweet George Lowe is property man. {mother on earth may be taken | away from us”, those in charge of! . | the affair said, “but our Mother ,in Heaven will: always protect jand watch over us”. | The evening was brought ‘toa [close by a hymn inEMe#!H6nodr! 7" (and a very appropriate talk~ by : (19%, 9, Nicotine. | Rev. Father Keligger, SJ. eh 10. Texas. . Art Group iTo fy i- (0S pith vue Tn Below are the apswort questions printed on Page 2 inal aootnne 1. 2 Hydrosphere. minion of Canada. Koz-mop’-o-lite; not mo-po’-lite. j The Gobi Desert. j Yes, if otherwise qualified. Harry H. Woodring. Polynesians. Columbia. | chestra will play between acts. koz-; Mothers’ and Daughters’ | LUNCHEON | Given by Key West Worian’s)Club | 9. LA CONCHA HOTEL... } 4. Key West Bowling Alleys OPpeete ALLEYS | Open 11 A. M. to 11-2. M. ‘Ancient Greek Art will be the) CAFE AND LODGE subject for discussion at the reg- Marathon. Fla. Photie No. 4: \ular weekly meeting of the Art “The B in Food and R ae Between Key West and Miami Charley foone i , | A Million Thrills THE WAGES OF SIN —also— COMEDY ahd SHORTS x leeccccccccccscccccccesse the Art night. The meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cyril | Marshall in Telegraph Alley, at 8 o'clock. There will be reading | and open discussion.on various phases of Greek art and history and also of the music of that ‘ period. All those wishing to attend Center this Thursday ‘dially invited to be present. presenting + Girls: Rose Marie Sands, | ‘De- | Andrew Garcia, | Sun rises Sun sets Moon rises Moon sets 4 Last quarter, 11th fomorrow’s Tides AM. High 4:06 Low 9:24 10:07 Barometer, 7:30 a. m., today Sea level, 29.94. : WEATHER FORECAST (Till 7:30 p. m.. Thursday) Key West and Vicinity: Partly cloudy probably thundershowers __ this tonight and Thursday,} WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1989 eocccccccevecccccccscces| j PERSONAL MENTION e| Mrs. Eva Sands, who had been | spending a while in Key West visiting with her mother, Mrs. | Ella Bierna, and other relatives, left yesterday over the highway enroute to her home in Tampa. . Shirley Cook, ,teller in “the | ‘Florida National Bank of Miami, | ‘fatrivea ‘aver the “highway yes-| \|terday for a visit and vacation | ‘lWwith his parents, Mr. and Mrs. | Alfred Cook, at the home on |Fleming street. Henry H. Taylor, Jr., city at-| torney, who had been on a busi- ness visit to Miami, returned to Key West Monday evening over the highway. ek. Leonard Sands, engineer on! the P. and O. Steamship Florida, arrived over the highway ye terday to join Mrs. Sands and visit for three weeks with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. -W. O.! Sands at the home on Eaton} street. Planning For ee : | 1 5: Our glorious larid today, "Neath | Played. Prizes were won by Ise-|.- Reservations for. the/annual | ; Mothers’ ‘and--Daughters’ Lunch- ; eon to be given at thé“Rainbow Room of La Concha Hotel this Saturday at 1:30 p..m,, will close ; tomorrow. according to advice | received from Mrs. Arthur Pas- | torini. -quree a Those planning to attend this important social affair on the of- | ficial Woman’s .Club calendar, should contact Mrs. Pastorini or! “Mrs. Greyburn Pinder so that places may be reserved. Price of luncheon and all de-} tails are contained in an adver-! tisement elsewhere in this issue | | MONROE THEATER Katherine Hepburn—C. Grant HOLIDAY and ZAZA . Matinee—Balcoriy 10c, Or-' chestra ’ 15-20c; ‘Night-15+25c ee ae YF Pleasing You... Delights Us | STRONG ARM BRAND COFFEE CUBAN and AMERICAN ‘afternoon; light to moderate vari- | Quality and Service—Our Slogan eee able winds. rt Florida: and Thursday, thundershowers this afternoon over southeast and extreme south: portion. Jacksonville to Florida Straits and East Gulf: Light to moder- ate variable winds, and partly overcast weather tonight and Thursday, showers tonight off southeast Florida coast. Charles , | Near Callender, Ontario, Do-' phe Division Street School Or- \ ' ~ DOLLARS A "HuGE TAX REVENUES to léft that much of the 1 direct burden off you. A million NEw jobs. A new hundred million dollar market for three t million acres of farm crops. CAUSE BEER CAME BACK, ‘How can we keep these t ‘and for us? Brewers of America realize this j depends on keeping beer retailing as whole- BEER...a, beverage of moderation * Partly cloudy tonight, NEW SUMMER RATE TERRACE OUTDOOR BOWLING Duval at Angela 10c DAY or EVENING Free Instruction Free Parking Coolest Cor. Now Under Roof NEW ARRIVAL IN SANCHEZ FAMILY Announcement has been made of the birth of a son, weighing twelve pounds, yesterday after- noon to Mr. and Mrs. Howard | Sanchez, at the home on Duncan street. Mother and baby are reported to be getting along nicely. Mallcry Chapter Plans Meeting Stephen R. Mallory Chapter will hold a meeting at the home of Mrs. Stephen W. Douglass on Thursday afternoon at 4 o’clcok. All members are requested to attend. BALTIMORE Stop At The ARUNDEL $4 50 FOR ONE, OR TWO PERSONS THE ARUNDEL HOTEL--- BALTIMORE MARYLAND BEERS nation-wpe . TAXES...OVERAM ILLION: » . COULD HAVE PAID THIS FIVE YEAR TOTAL IN Si ‘some as beer itself. They want to help public} Officials in every possible way. They cannot, enforce laws. But they can—and will—c +. AND ALL BE- operate !f May we send benefits... for you EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL) EMERGENCY RELIEF ADMIN> ISTRATION (4a. 23-Juwe 28) AS SHOWN IN NATIONAL GD pays§ you a booklet telling of thei unusual self-regulation program? 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