The Key West Citizen Newspaper, October 31, 1939, Page 2

PAGE TWO THE:KEY WEST CITIZEN THE ISLAND CITY | PEOPLE’S FORUM : CITY COMMITTEE working to were quoted to these men at| “AN ASSET TO KEY WEST” The Winter's removal to Key Germany, Russia and France? start distributing the 400 gallons from $15 to $20 a month for year| ————— | West as permanent residents is @ Leave them to settle their quar- of oil weekly as a mosquio pre-'round. Developments! now have | Key West Citizen, |distinct loss to St. Paul and @'reis as the people of each and vention measure now available|it that apartment howse owners |Key West, Florida. |very definite gain for your city.|every one of those nations feel from the airplane flight here will, would like these prices to go to | Gentlemen: Very truly yours, ‘they have just cause to do what find a bit of trouble in transport-|$25 and $30 a month, respective- T have just learned that Mr. E. __ E. M. ANSON. they are doing and say it is their ing the oil. The Rotary Clubjly, with the winter approaehing P. Winter has filed for council- St. Paul, Minn., quarrel; keep out; we can do no Was requetsed to take charge of as is the custom in resort Cities.;man in your city. Key West is Oct. 24, 1939. ‘permanent good any more than the distribution but decided not Key West Realty Board could | very fortunate to gain such a four interference in the World to do so. Present plan is to at- look into this matter to ¢lear up ¢jtizen who at all times will help |War did. The suffering and ieee Rea {0 thake your city @ better place | waitor The Citizen: ee a ee e city, forces. . J. B. Parra- } —_—_—_—.. beth economically and culturally. | ee Os from that war should be a lesson more of the local Health Unit) MANY EXPLANATIONS are, por many rand he ‘has A Many people unthinkingly hurt | that theit wars are not our wars. once’ wished to distribute many advanced as to why the bulk of every worthwhile interest in St. | their cause of keeping out of the| We are the greatest nation on thousands of surplus oil which Key West taxes are not paid. AS/Paul. Now as a permanent resi-: war by berating Hitler and all/earth in wealth and man power ais the old F.E.C. did not wish when 'near as this column can determ-|dent of Key West I am sure that his doings, thereby encouraging {and isolated as we are, we fear ADVERTISING RATES it Pesan eae oe Senne Key pibrat a eee or ma (ee will be just as actively in-|and creating a feeling of hatred |neither one nation nor a cambi- HEBE tions of its railroad but could not became pinch for money and ‘terested i: thit that is towards him and the le of}nation of all European powers. A Made known on application, 7 ~ terested in everything that peop! { SS eee to Such activities as that backed by ‘get iocal help to do so. It will many stopped payment of their good for your community. His'Germany. These people who, good navy and modern sub- e Rotary Club for the establishment of a |require transport of only ei { a ers Claim that | natural civic spirit and broad ‘talk are doing just what those ines and if any foreign man- the Rotary Club for the establishment of t rt of only eight |taxes. The taxpa: laim that spi ig ij mari id if forei All reading motices, cards of thanks, resolutfons of | cont campsite on Stock Island will have |50-gallon drums a week. It will| they do not want to give away | interests in the north I feel will’ who want our young men drafted /ef-war came our way, it is doubt- cae page Of 10 cents.a line. a require men to load and unload, | hard-earned money in hard times} be an asset to Key West. ‘and sent across to the slaughter ful if they would even get in , NytMies for entertaifient by churches from Which the wholehearted support of the many |and one truck. As a mosquito|to a city group. Now it appears| 1 have seen many issues of The pen want them to do. The Ver-|sight of this land, our United ‘The (Citizen {8 an open forum and Invites diseus citizens who know the value of Boy Scout |measure “ project should a ee the ae badly per city Citizen in the Winter’s old home. sailles Treaty is the foundation , States of America. siun of public issues and subjects of local or general ; ceive immediate assistance. {planning and prompt functioning | your paper has created much in- upon which the present war is/| F. G. THOMAS. aia CGE EF BU ROC DRDNSS enon mene amass pa, ee a mm eae eae ones local eBoy — of street repairs, mosquito-con- jekeat he in your city and based. Nearly every nation on! Somerville, N. J. ecout organization shou. ave 2 camp MONROE COUNTY HEALTH trol projects, sewer and water |coupled with the Wintér’s en-jearth (except England and! Oct. 23, 1939 where the youngsters may practice the |UNIT has regularly checked/systems, operation of municipal | thusiasm has influenced many of France) agree that it was a piece! theory of their elementary training. It is pda ape of ee vasa Paiseeaar he bie agi Saag their friends to visit Key West.!of rabid paper. Even Lloyd; Stale bread can be oa . lers at 19a! jotels ant Testau- | finds itse! withow' iS 10 is ted ii - in such camps that the foundation for Both Mrs. Anson and myself are George, the Premier of England | by being trea in a new de. strong healthy Americans is laid. Proposals to organize Cub Packs TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1939 The Key West Citizen Published Daily Bxeept Sunday By THE CITIZEN PUBLISHING CO. INC. L. P. ARTMAN, President and Publisher JOE ALLEN, Assistant Business Manager From The Citizen Building Corner Greene and Ann Streets SCOUTS TO THE FORE lit was a treaty that was sowing iheesticainiaets |seed for trouble in. the near Recent visit to Key West of Officials feume. | of the council covering Boy Scout activities |in Broward, Dade and Monroe counties developed the news that the Scout move- ment in Key West is growing. What is even more important is the fact that the Boy Scout organization is considering plans for expansion. These include the possibility of establishing Cub Packs in Key West. Cubs are boys between nine \ and twelve, when they become eligible for Boy Seout membership. The Citizen feels sure that the peo- ple of Key West will cooperate in the Boy Scout movement and in the expansion pro- | } i nly Daily Newspaper in Key West sud Monroe County -atered at Key West, Florida, as second elass matter | Member of the Associated Press Le Associated Press is exclusivély entitled for republication of all news dispatches er to 1 or pot etherwise credited in this paper and also ‘he ldéal news published here, SUBSCRIPTION BATHS. te WAR PROPAGANDA ne Year tix Mogths fhree Monti yne Month Weekly .... A name caller is neither smart nor in- telligent. rants. This was done with D. Z. ' this. Regardless of where the Harrison of the Health Unit and /blame lies, men and materials to Millard Gibson, city sanitary in-; operate these “tourist” projects | looking forward to an early visit. at the time, told the signers that | vice by ‘superheated steam. Even the most ardent pacifists would shudder to see the Allies make a Hitler peace, The best fashion note we have read about in a long time is that the sale of over- alls has advanced some 200 per cent. “A cook is known by his knife,” ac- cording to an ancient proverb, written be- fore the introduction of the can-opener. Mussolini is on the fence, so far as the war is concerned, and if he knows how good a fence can be he will stay where he is. Make it a rule to buy everything pos- sible in Key West; your prosperity de- pends in a large degree upon that of your neighbors. British tobacco taxes are being in- creased while there is war; tobacco taxes are also increased in America where there is none. So what! A music publisher says only three songs are accepted out of 1,000 offered. It’s probably safe to say that these are the three with the silliest words, It is not so difficult to presage when the vote on the neutrality bill will be taken by Congress. It will take place after the debate ceases. That one is easy. Millions for defense of our own coun- try and not another dollar for the defense of other nations. It is not a Christian-like spirit but it is human, and nature’s first law. The German Reich had a fake armis- tice and the peope gave themselves up to a joyous hysteria. Like a beautiful and satisfying dream, it was true only while it lasted. Then came the official denial by radio and the stark reality with its de- pressing results. Snake fanciers say that the reptiles are the most misunderstood creatures in the world and that the antipathy “harks back to the old biblical story.” Poisonous snakes, itis said, may be identified by _their eyes, which are like cats’ with a narrow vertical slit. So if you want a snake around the house for a pet, see that the slit is missing. “See America First” is a slogan which will have greater response now that Eu- rope is seething with war. More Amer- ieans will see the beauties of this country than ever before, and those who will visit the cotntries south of us will contribute to sounds like the answer to the problem of what to do about boys too young to enter the Boy Scout movement, but not too young to run wild and raise hob with the community nerves. Just about half of the mischief, a large pertior of the malicious destruction of property and trees is caused by boys between nine and twelve. They may be seen at all hours of the day and into the night running in groups in search of wrong things to occupy their busy minds and hands. They prowl around empty houses. They throw tin cans into the beach. They tear the fronds off palm trees getting at coconuts. They trample on and destroy the young trees being planted under the Garden Club project. They are a general nuisance. This restless, prowling energy can and should be directed into constructive channels. These boys should be trained in the fundamentals of politeness, con- siderateness and uprightness. They should be taught to know they can have a great deal more fun by building instead of tear- ing down. They should learn now that when a boy helps serve others he feels better. He is a prouder and happier boy. He begins to feel he is a‘necessary, wanted and admired part of the community. By all means organize Cub Packs, ex- pand Boy Scout activities. Any man who does not know the value of such work is walking evidence that he did not grow up in the Boy Scout atmosphere of unselfish service and devotion to duty. The Boy Scouts and the earnest men back of them deserve the city’s unstinted backing. OTHER BABIES LIVE LONGER It is interesting to report that babies born in 1939 can expect to live twelve years longer than babies born in 1900. These figures are given out by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company which points out that babies born in New Zealand, Australia and several European countries can expect to live longer than American babies born the same year. In 1901 the expectation of life at birth in this country was 49.24 but by 1937 this had been advanced to 61.48 years. This is about five years below the ex- pectancy in New Zealand, nearly three years below Australia, and Norway, more than three years below the Netherlands and two years below Sweden. The United States leads the world, according to the popular view of most Americans. Here is one instance where we do not lead. In promoting the health of our people, in spite of all medical science, there are regions in which the people have better health and can expect, at birth, to outlive the babies that are born in the land of the free and the home of the brave. spector, making the rounds and | must be immediately raised. Per-| the necessary blood tests were;haps an efficient government in| made at the Health Unit. Sev- (city hall will build back up con- eral were eliminated from food-|fidence so that taxes will once! handling work as a result of the|more be paid. Counting two test. The same should be done \eligible persons to’each family in | as far as servants go. Every serv-|Key West and noting the 5,167) ant who offers himself or herself registrations now complete, the for work should be required to/election November 14 will mean! have a health card. This can be!that there are approximately 2,-/ done by city ordinance. The 580 families represented. Count- Health Unit can then make its ing four to a family unit there are physical tests. It. will be a con-japproximately 10,300 persons, in venience to winter visitors. round figures, represented. This | ieee tems column hopes that this full vote; COFFEE SHOP TALK: Some will be for those who will build | of those .22 shooters around town} back Key West. ' will find plenty of competition —_—_— | from the team of the Tender} ALONG THE WATERFRONT: | Lapwing. It is anxious to have| Most fishermen ede the/| small bore competition. . .With title of champion sculler to Ed- | Art Week coming up, Key West’s!mund “Old Ropes” Higgs, opera- | little art colony will spring in to | tor of one of the small sailing | view. Excellent work is being craft of the local thing fleet. done by the artists working ‘in' His fellow anglers c'! he al- the new colors Key West pre-|ways outdistances tHéfi on calm | sents. After all, art creations | days when sculiing is the only | are nothing more than the reac-,means by which they reach port tion of the artist to.a scéne and after making their eatch. There this feeling placed on the can- is an art to sculling,,and the vas. Thus new art feelings en- main trick is mastering the “fig- tirely are possible in .tropical,/ure eight stroke”. Most fisher- vivid-colored Key West. . It is men around Key West ‘use an oar hard to spot a. submarine in’ measuring approximately ten t North Sea waters from the air in length. At one end it takes but we understand it is very easy the shape of a broad, flat ‘paddle, on good days in clear Key West slowly tapering off, until it) and West Indian. waters,.; Those ,reaches the size of handle, | naval patrol planes fly usually , which is about two inches thick. | only about 500 feet above the'In all, the blade, the bart that | water when patrolling.., .Did, you ' goes under water and Whith real- | know coconut tree trunk piling is Iy propels the boat, is three to| very resistant to, the ravagés of four feet in length, . .Commercial | sea worms? Dock. piling .at fishing offers a refuge fo a num-| Curry’s wharf has been there ber of Key Westers who shun! over 20 years. . .Craig has started joining the ranks, of “relief” | building his charter boat wharf workers. Although there are no) at Trumbo. fortunes being made in this trade, | —_—— they declare they are satisfied | ENLISTED MEN average $50 a even to earn less than W.P.A. Ta- | month in the Coast Guard and, borer wages rather than aecept Navy. Key West apartment prices “charity”, as they put it. | EE Se Coan | Sowovccecoccecovesssesesece High School Notes Coeecccccvoccccccovcccccuceseseveveseveosenscoeee SENIOR CLASS voted Sam a Key West High student. . Della} Collins editor-in-chief of “The May Pierce is new editor of The. Conch”, High ‘School annual. Snapper, succeeding Ulric Business manager is -“Ottolee Gwynn, Jr. . Kirchheiner; circulation manager, are now ready for use. . Junior | Virginia Thompson; sports editor, High assembly will feature Rev. Ulric Gwynn, Jr,; art edi Garlotte; joke editdér, Eugene ‘Fa: \¢hurcli Tuesday as principal bal. Miss Neff will sponsor The| speaker. There will also be a Conch again this year. ‘community sing. STUDENTS received their first grades for ‘the presént'sehool term|to head the Key West High Ath- Wednesday. . .Principa}:O’Bryant ‘letic Association Tuesday. Other will soon start a series of lectures nominees were Ray Demeritt and on specific vocational work. The |Charles Pierce. William Scho- decision followed a .barrage ohne was elected vite-president. questions by Juniors and Seniors|Kermit Lewin is business mana- asking about jobs and careers. . ./ger. Louise Niles was elected Robert Dopp, Junior High teach-/girl cheerleader. Charles Ketch- er, resigned last week to take a um will be boy cheerleader. position as adviser in C.C.C. with Te TTA higher pay. Miss Linton Vitte is| “GIRL’S CORNER” advises to taking his place. . .A Junior class;keep the boys cutting in at “swing session” will be presented 'dances: Choose an eye-catching at the Palace November 11. . .jevening dress of lace, moire, or- Realty editor brings up the fact|gandy, taffeta or satin. Swing that Monroe county extends from to the rausic in a skirf that flares Tortugas to Cross Key on the|with a wisp of a waistline. mainland, a distance of 172 miles.} you are tall and slim make the -New bitycle racks } , Earl Halladay of First Congregational |) EDDIE NELSON. was elected! SPECIAL.... A 17QUART EVERHOT ELECTRIC ROASTER WITH TABLE ss, $1 B25 Only 95c Down -- $1.50 Per Month $26.52 Regular Price of Roaster and Table ‘Complete automatic temperature control. Effective insula- tion for cool kitchen. Sanitary porcelain enamel for easy cleaning. Unsurpassed useable capacity (takes a 20-lb. turkey easily). : Save on grocery costs—tess shrinkage. Cheaper meat cuts are tenderized. Retains natural food flavors better. Low price. . High quality value. . .No installation cost. . .Plugs 376 EGGS IN 359 DAYS A White Leghorn hen, named There are 600,000 acres in the}most of it. You can cut your county which are mainly on: the }height by broad contrasting belts. mainland and mostly unsurveyed.| You can flout the new full skirts “Scrappy,” is the world’s champion egg- |The Keys themselves have 70,000; with their layer. The record,-376 eggs in 359 days! |#ctes of land. ler, oan te Sou con This hen epitomizes the growth of the |».SENTIOR CLASS elected Jack|try new high-eut shoes. , poultry industry in the United States. In’ |Murray president; Kermit Lewin, " NVI the agricultural field only the cattle, hog Nis le ee se Frislat and milk industries surpass poultry in a better feeling and help cement the “good neighbor” policy of our government. The welcoming “Bienvenido” and the cordial “Hasta Luego” will be a pleasant experi- ence. The $50,000,000 French liner Nor- mandie, in New York harbor, has been treasurer; Ottolee Kirchheiner, packed away in moth balls, and will ap- parently remain on this side of the ocean for the duration of the European war. Fourteen barrels of moth balls were used to preserve her luxurious furnishings. While the voluntary interning of the Nor- mandie is a trivia, yet it indicates that the | French are not contemplating an early | cessation of hostilities. i monetary importance. Mass production in the poultry field began with the development of modern incubators. Trap-nesting served to in- tensify breeding efforts. As a result the average production of eggs by hens has moved from 65 a year in 1930 to 100 in 1939. In fact, good hens are now ex- pected to lay 200 eggs a year: assistant treasurer. HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA will play for first time this year, outside of assemblies, at the school play Nov. 10. . Snapper Starts a contest this week with! local and world-dt-large ‘educa- tional questions presented. . .This week's cartoon shows a Hallo- we'’en “spook” in the form of a report card, scaring the socks off into wall outlet. Roasts --- Bakes --- Stews