The Key West Citizen Newspaper, June 30, 1939, Page 2

_ RAGE TWO The Key West Citizen Published Daily Except Sunday By + CITIZEN PUBLISHING Co. INO. =k. P. ARTMAN, Presidetit and Pubiisher 7408, ALLEN, Business From The Citizen Building Corner Greene and Ann Streets > Only Daily Newspaper in Key West and Monroe County “L wnterea at Key West, Florida, as second class matter = Member of the Associated = The: Associated. Press is exclusively for republication of all news d it_or pot etherwise credjted-in the, iotal' news published here. SCRIPTION RATES entitled to use jes credited to is paper and also une “Year .. — gz Months - + Three Month: = One Month . ¥-Weekly ..... be - ADVERTISING RATES — Made Known on application. B SPECIAL NOTICE All reading notices, cards of thanks, resolutiotis of —<espect, obituary notices, ete, will be charged for at = the rate of 10 cents a line. Notices for entertainment by churches from which = @ revenue is to be derived are 5 cents & lire. The Citizen is an open forum end invites discus- — sion of public issues and subjects of local or general nmterest but it will not publish anonymous communi- — eations. THE KEY WEST CITIZEN WILL always seek the truth and print it without fear and without favor; never be © afraid to attack wrong or to applaud right; always fight for progress; never be the or- gan or the mouthpiece of any person, clique, faction or class; always do itp utmost for the fublic welfare; never tolerate. corruption of ihjustieé;.denounce vice and. praise virtue. commend good done by individual or organ- ization; tolerant of others’ rights, views and opinions; print only news that will elevate — and not contaminate the reader; never com- promise with principle. a re ine (MPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN . Water and Sewerage. Comprehensive City Plan (Zoning). ‘3. Hotels and Apartments. Bathing Pavilion. Airports—Land and Sea. Consolidation of County and City Governments. : Os | Japan has requested that the Amer- SicawR destroyers be withdrawn from _Swatow, but Secretary Hull is adamant ‘in ~his refusal since there are Americans in ~ that-seaport. whose lives are jeopardized. = Wishy-washy in its foreign policy ’in cer- “tain matters, our government’ has always *unikiesitatingly called on the navy for the =protection of American lives in areas of danger. | teas ~ Ridiculing the struts and stares of + -Hitler and Mussolini is the one way to = bring ’em down to earth. In Don Quixote, Cervantes mocked the pompous strutting Zof the Spanish don, and the world laughed chim out of existence. If another Cervantes « would arise (outside of Germany and Italy, <of course) he could do more to cool down c<the ‘strutters and put them in their places, othan England and France combined. oe -¢ Tan Seed ainen: ie = ;There are thousands of winter resorts <sall qver the world beckoning the tourist =dor bi trade, and on account of the un- © in conditions in Europe many tourists Swill. not go abroad as they have ‘been ac- Seustbmed to in the past, and go to inviting “places in the United States, chiefly Florida “and California. Key West is different and “Mlistinetive. That and the proximity to Mi- “ami, should be publicized to the limit. It wis bound to bring gratifying results and the sexperise will not be an expenditure but an “gavestment. ‘Although foreign nations stuck us for -many billions, President Roosevelt plans to lend $500,000,000 to them in the next two “years. Of course, the Johnson law pre- “wents any amount of this sum of going to “the debtor nations but to lend money to ‘Seuth American countries wil! create just 230 many dead beats, with ill-will thrown in Zo boot. As it is with individuals so it is _Jvitly nations—by refusing loans we retain ‘friendships, and conversely, by lending we «make enemies. President Roosevelt should ~acquaint himself with the national sport St “chivo” in alf the nations south of us and he will not be so free with spending “bas so urderstandingly stated. “Latin, Ameriean countries have defaulted “on millions of dollats of their bonds now we ever going to learn any sense? remain dupes and dopes?. PURGING THE PAYROLL _ Governor Lehman of New York has signed 4 bill which bars from school tea¢h- ing and civil service jobs in that state all persons who advocate the overthrow of the government “by force, violence or any other unlawful means.” He also approved another bill which makes it unlawful to wear in public a uniform similar to that worn by military or other organizations of a foreigh ¢oun- try. ; It is unfortunate that a situation exists which makes the passage of such laws necessary, but it is becoming niore and | more evident that something must be done to curb un-American activities which are so widespread in the United States. Charges in our governmental policies thay always be effected by lawful- means, which is through the ballot. But ‘patriotic Americans should not tolerate the abuse of the privileges granted by the Constitu- tion and the Bill of Rights by persons who would destroy or democratic institutions. Such persons are deserving of rio én- couragement or sympathy. They ‘aré a greater menace to the United States than any prospective foreign foe. Certiinly they should be excluded from the public payroll, and especially from the teaching ‘staffs of our public schoos. iy PEASE S TS BON we ME ete, | DECLINE OF LODGES Fraternal orders havé felt the effects of the depression in recent years, and with almost no exceptions their membership has shown a marked decline. Of the seeret fraternities, the Masonic order has prob- ably held its own as well as any, but even this highly esteemed organization has ex- perienced a decrease in membership. In 10 years Masonry in the United States dropped from 16,227 lodges and 3,- 293,886 members in 1928, to 15,707 lodges and 2,670,024 members in 1938, but its membership is still by far the largest in the | country. While the fraternity is represented in most so-called ‘civilized ‘countries, the membership except in those speaking Eng- lish is comparatively small. More than two-thirds of all the Masons in the world are in the. United States. The decline in the active membership of most. orders, including the Masonic, is doubtless due almost entirely to economic conditions. Many who might have joined felt unable to pay initiation fees and dues, while large numbers of members dropped out for financial reasons. Several long-established and highly reputable sécret orders have lost more than half their members since 1928. Some of those having an insurance feature were among the héaviest losers in membership. BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY (@eland Sun News) July 4th isn’t far distant. Back in the “good old days” it always proved sort of a get to- gether for everybody in the community. They had a big fireworks party at night, possibly a parade or two and some patriotic sBeeches. Un- fortunately the patriotic part is toa ‘certain. ex- tent overlooked in this day and time. While we regret that, there isn’t much that..can be done about it at the present’ time. ‘ett f iy However, there is sométhing that can, be done about the numerous fatal and near fatal in- juries which occur on July 4, each year. Accord- ing to records of the American Medical Associa- tion we had 29 injuries in the state of Florida on that day a year ago. In the entite nation we found 7,933 suffering hurts of varying degrees. i Just how many people have been killed since the turn of the century by the use of fireworks? More than the entire total of deaths in the Am- erican army during the Revolutionary War. A staggering total in a nation which is supposed to be civilized—where we are supposed to have the most moder standards of improvements. There were two outstanding causes of deaths from fireworks on July 4, of last year. One was body burns suffered by girls when their flimsy dresses caught afire. Anottier was the mutile- tion received by boys or men as the result of their experiments with home-made explosives. © PeCeCorCerogos (Items under this head will appear from time to time in The Citizen—from the pen of a loeal lady-columnist: Naturally, she assumes full responsibility for all state- ments made.) On Duval street—Mrs. Julio |DePoo at home. making a pretty picture playing with her kitten, Consuelo. “Tub” Price of Miami and} “Bob” .Spottswood having an} early breakfast and off on a fish- ing jaunt. | Mr. and Mrs. Allan B. Cleare, | Jr., weekending in Miami. Hearing a discussion of the age-old subject of mothers-in- law today we vote orchids to the woman who spoke with deep! gratitude and love of her mother- .in-law. For the tender love and eare in childhood given to ‘the; man whom she loved and mjar- |ried. One of the sweetest stori S| in the Bible is Ruth and Ni i. | R. C. Perky of Perky, Flagis. justly proud of his beautiful "re- sort hotel. - ; And there are Howard Overlin and Henry Taylor—plotting’ a} pleasant’ éveriing, no doubt. f | Japan might well remember that a chip on the shoulder some- | times turns into a knot on the head. | Much discussion, pro and on, is going on about the proposed tiew city charter. It’s well to 're- member that change is progress. | Margery Rawlings (Pulitzer | prize winner) ift her recent book, | “The Yearling’, gets her south-| ern dialect a wee bit mixed at} times, ' | | Speaking of our handsome po- lice forceone of our Key West | firemen took beauty honors: at) the recent State Convention, it is ramored. A handsome group,| too, © Mrs, George Mayo, 933 Flem- ing street, gets first prize for growing petunias. Mrs. Mayo has one plant that reaches ‘the height of six feet. ba day wal deoceved ela will: give a wel served cup to: Stephen sidgindaipe fas earfiest ‘and devoted efforts in behalf of this city. Howard Wilson made a grand |. and inspiririg speech to the Jay- cees at theit recent meeting. With malice toward some: Who starts all those mean rumors to destroy every forward movement that good citizens go to the trou- ble to effect for the good of the community? The highest tribute: “Poems are made by fools like me, but only God can make a tree”— Joyce Kilmer. Adios, A FLORIDA CRACKER.’ We would be the last to suggest that fireworks | be banned on July 4. It would be a hopeless task for the youngsters are going to have them ot ¢lsé. However, we would suggest that where those of . adult who will see that they handle them with care. ~ Ané@ explode your firecrackers outside could easily start a fire which would result in ‘property damage amounting to thousands of do?- ink i Use care when ‘the protection of yourself and others, CoPececosvcccccereececes CMTC. Trainers’ Attitude Toward Camp And Its eae Opportanities Pewee By ULRIC GWYNN, JR. “Red” Trainee, Co. “D", CMTC OCCOCSOCS OCC OKOSEOEEESEO At one time or another the American youth of today sets out to do some particular and definitely planned: work. It is because of this idea that we look to different spots in the United States where various Army posts are located. At these Army posts the annual encampment of the Citizens Military Training Camps are held. The purpose’ of‘ the United States Government in maintaining these camps is to teach the American boy the ideals of citizenship. With this idea in mind we turn to the persons who are’ selected to attend these camps. ‘They are what is known as the better class of American youth. The pyhsical, mental and moral aspects are all considered in choosifig ‘the trainees for enrollment in ‘the Citizens Military Training Camps.+ After pasing two rigid physical) examinations and presenting char- acter references, a boy may be | selected for the CMTC and enter one of the four courses’ of instruc- tion; namely: “Basic” ‘or first | year; “Red” or seediid ‘year; “White” or third year, and “White”, the fourth and gradu- | ating year. | In view of the fact that care- fully planned duties are required, | and the fact that hard work is! orie of the duties, it seems only right that ‘we point out that, not- | withstanding this, there are very few who ever fail to return for a second year’s training. After one encampment they usually stop/ atid think of the opportunities arising from attending the CMTO, It is the consensus of opinion by all who ever attend these camps that some time in the fu- ture they themselves will be act- ing as officers with commissions £ Happenings Here Just Tea -,, From The Files City Councilmen Ross C. Saw- yer and Ambrose Cleare and City Auditor C. H. J. Roberts, the city council committee. sent to points in ‘the state on the east coast to secure data of assessments on the F.E.C. Railway erty, as compared with valuations here, returhéd to the city yesterday aftetioon: They visi @alé, the Palm Beaches, Fort Pierce and St. Augustine, return- ‘ing through the central portion Of the state. The ity auditor this morning stated that the valuatinos found in other sections indicated that those in Key West were very low, While that on other property of the company is very high. The data is being compiled by Ross Sawyer and will be submitted at the council) meeting Friday night: The trip was decided’ on by the council, after the tailroad had asked for reduction in proportion to a valuation of practically $2,000,- 000. “I am sorry but I have no change”, sdid @ lady on Duval street. yesterday. when solicited for alms by, a pfofessional beg- gar., The. mendicant (?) replied, |. “That's. alright, lady; I can change. your bill”: This event, which actually occurred and was witnessed. by several bystanders, recalis the man who, asked for admission to the poorhouse in a city in Tennessee. He was seen to be gazing about the place and when asked what he was look- ing for replied that he wanted a place for his automobile. Advices from ‘Washingten re- ceived today are to the effect that the West Indian Aerial Ex- press, Inc; of New York, and the Pan-American Airways, of New York, each bid $2 per mile on the Key West-Puerto Rico route, in the bids which were opened to- | day. |, Editorial Comment: Make ready | your flags and banners, trim up| your old glory, fix up plenty of stars and stripes and bunting COCooscodocesesenssnsgce | FOR SALE NINETY ACRES OF LAND on Boca Chica Key. Apply F. W.! Roberts, 803 Olivia street. junel3-1mox FIVE ROOMS OF FURNITURE CHEAP. Apply, 1401 Division treet. june30-2tx 1306 Virginia Street. may25-tfs FOURTEEN-FT. V-BOTTOM stays fit—the way in which the boy is made to feel as if he was just_on a month's outing—the coupling of work and play, and the many vafious opportunities for learning more which are of- FURNISHED APARTMENT. HOUSE | and 1321 i Modern conven- . Phone 26 of 306-W. IN DAYS GONE BY Years Age Today As Token Of The Citizen FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 1939 and Rosaria Rosendo; Manford Landis. and Hazel Rodibaugh; Theodore A. Motlow and Jewell Nelson. ‘The negro baptizing drew a large crowd to the foot of Whitehead street yesterday afternoon where a dozen candidates for immersion The Monroes defeated the Slug-/received the rites). Members of gers yesterday morning at Gato’s/|the colored church were robed in Park by a score.of 8 to.2. The|white. game was Without any whiisiial ~ Plays but was interesting from BLIND start to finish. Cy eas ed BRANTFORD, Ont. — Seventy ., Paco Benfivides and Manolajplind students ‘of the Ontario Rocha wete placed under borid|schooi for the blind here will in United States court yesterday | present Edwatd Gefman’s light = sane af cores ag A tiduor. |opera “Merrie England” on a 0! e former was an ii fe * of the latter was $500. [ Naval Desttoyéts Mahar and, MONROE THEATER Hatfield, which arrived in port!} Jack Holt—Beverly Roberts Saturday from the Norfolk naval Strange Case of Dr. Meade station, with naval reserves on| —ahd— board, sailed south yesterday. Jeffrey Lynn—Patricia Lane . Yes, My Darling Daughter Matinee—Balcony 10¢, Or- chestra 15-20c: Night—15-25¢ for Wednesday is the Glorious} Fourth. OPERA The Key West Tin Shop has} been awarded the contract for! making certain irs. to the Marine hospital following this / firm’s bid for the work, which was. announced to be the lowest. | For Fifty Years a2 NAME! in Coffee in Key West STRONG ARM . BRAND COFFEE + THAT'S A REPUTATION — { Three marriage licenses wWwete| issued from the offite of Coufity | Judge Hugh Gunn during the week ending Saturday, Issues wete made to: Charles A. Smith ee se eevee RE ERS TITS Celebrate FLORIDA’S GILBEY’S GIN WEEK July Ist—July 10th GILBEY’S THE INTERNATIONAL GIN DISTILLED BY GILDEY IN: THE U. S.A. AS WELL AS IN... ENGLAND... 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