The Key West Citizen Newspaper, November 20, 1939, Page 2

PAGE TwO The Key West Citizen IZEN PUBLISHING CO., INC. ed Daily Except Sufday By WEMAN, President ané Publisher Daily Newspaper in Key West and Monroe County Entered at Key West, Florida, as second class matter Member of the Associated Press ted Press is exclusively entitled to use 01 tion of all news dispatches credited to or not otherwise credited in this paper and also local news published. here. SUBSCRIPTION RATES ¢ known on: application, L NOTICE ds of thanks, resolutions of ng notic , ete, Will be charged for at ituary ne f 10 cents a line s for entertainment by, cliurches from’ which e is to be derived are 5 cents a line. itizen is an open forum and invites discus- f public issues and subjects of local or general ‘st but it will not publish anonymous communi- | Snr ‘MPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WES% ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN Water and Sewerage. Comprehensive City Plan (Zoning). Hotels and Apartments. Bathing Pavilion. Airports—-Lind and Sea. Consolidaticn of County and City Governments. en can go along with a coun- cil as now composed. Congratulations to the winners ‘in Tuesday’s election and to the City of Key West. Now that the election is over, the police can commence doing its duty and start arresting violaters of city ordinances. The newly elected municipal judge, Wesley Archer, is blind as a bat—when offenders come before him. Even if you don’t believe this warning—watch your step. Before going after major changes, the city council might start eliminating the wastes, amounting to several thousand dollars a year, in the operation of muni- cipal affairs. You can’t pay any attention to gypsies, astrologers or soothsayers. They have predicted the passing of Hitler a number of times, and have disappointed all of us every time. Excepting the balmy climate, salt water sports fishing brings more visitors into Florida than any other attraction. It is reliably reported that 12,000 boats are engaged in fishing of some form in this state’s salt water, s save democracy on the home —L. P. Artman in The Key West Citizen. Then try an ice cream soda, get a good night’s sleep, and get ready to help the remnants of Europe pick up the Lroken bits.—Times-Union. “Instruetions to ‘crack down’ on all gambling in Dania (Florida) and to keep the lid applied, was given by the new city council in instructons to the mayor and chief of police. . .”.. Newspaper dispatch. Is Key West ripe for such ukase? Gradually, civilization will let men and women learn that they ate not en titled to anything they do not earn, but it is taking a long time and there are oc- easional reversions to type. Nevertheless, we mustn’t be discouraged, the realization will come some day—maybe. A recent cartoon depicts a newspaper publisher surrounded by office seekers each offering to carry his satchel and’ with much bowing @id.stfaping. There is a bewildered look -on the face of the news- paper man as ifytheyexperience were un- usual instead of the accustomed fillip. Maybe the apparent servile attention shown the publisher was after an election instead of before and that made his eyes. blink. To complete the story the car- toonist showld ereate another cartoon showing the editor being kicked down stairs anc voeiferously given the bronx cheer after the election is over. A hair tonic slogan “Before” and “After” make appropriate titles. | A GREAT OPPORTUNITY been offered a fine opportunity to acquire an airport for commercial and military use at virtually no cost to the taxpayers. As outlined before county, civic leaders at the Chamber of Commerce Saturday, the plan is for the county to get possession of a section of Geiger Key or some other available land near Key West; port development with the land repre- state, to make the necessary improve- ments. for the city of Miami, and Mayor Carl Adams of Miami Springs, thusiast, had been invited here to confer with our public and civic officials. County officials into action by arranging for a _photo- possible airport areas. As soon as_ the aerial pictures are ready they will be studied by aviation experts and engineers to pick out the most likely spot for two crossed 3500-foot runways, the minimum required by the large commercial and military airplanes. law permits condemnation of such land for aviation purposes, the county can offer it in co-operation with the city as a contri- bution toward a WPA-state project. There and some of the land for hangars and air corps. Every Key Wester will laud and back this proposal. opens up many avenues for future busi- ness and military activity in the area. It keeps the land at head of the island for de- velopment as a residential district and on the tax rolls; it saves partial destruction of field; materially reduces the cost of land and development of the land for an_air- port; and gives Key West an airport far enough away from our homes to cut out the nuisance elements of aviation activi- ties. The Citizen hopes our city, and civic officials do not forget this proj- ect in the rush of other activities. future of the city to neglect. that will help put Key West back in the fovefront of progressive Florida cities. THANKSGIVING MIX-UP portance, the decision of President Roose- Thursday in the month, has created con- siderable confusion, especially with re- spect to football schedules and calendan printers. The reason given for the change is to allow a longer interval to elapse between Thanksgiving and Christmas, in the in- terest of retail trade, which is no doubt de- sirable. It is the President's action that has caused the confusion. Such confusion could be avoided in future by designating the date of Thanks- giving by statute, instead of leaving it to the discretion of the President. President Washington proclaimed the first Thanks- giving since the adoption of the Constitu- which was the fourth and also the last Thursday in November of that year. Lin- eoln designated November 24, 1864, which was also the fourth and last Thursday. His successor, President Johnson, desig- nated November 30, 1865, which was the fifth and last Thursday, and the Thursday has been designated as the na- tional Thanksgiving day ever since, until this: year. President Roosevelt himself — desig- nated the fifth Thursday, November 30, in 1933, his first year in office. Governors of the several states are not bound by the proclamation of the President, but in re- cent years have conformed to it. hr some states the last Thursday is designated by . statute. A recent check-up is said to show that this year 28 governors will stick to the last Thursday, November 30; 22 will follow the President in designating No- | vember 23, while in three states—Colo- |rado, Texas and Mississippi—beth dates | will be observed. for the city to get back of a municipal air- | The plan was worked out after Major ; H. A. Craig, U. S. A., commander of the ; 21st army air corps reconnaisance squad- | ron now based at Miami; Capt. Jack Price, | U.S. reserve officer, director of aviation | After the land is acquired, and a state | is every indication the airport facilities , other works would be leased to the army | | It solves many problems, | beautiful Stock Island for a proposed air- | county | This | project is too important, too vital to the | It is a project | Although not a matter of great im- | velt to proclaim November:23 as Thanks- | giving Day, instead of the traditional last | tion, and designated November 26, 17839, | last | THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Key West and Monroe County Rave | city and | Chesterfield. holds the Record senting its share of the sponsorship fund, | and for the WPA, in co-operation with the | aviation en- | immediately went | graphic survey of Geiger Key and other | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1989 and Better Taste because of its Right Combination of the FRANK FULLER, winner of the 1939 Bendix Race, holds the Bendix transcontinental race record. His right combination of efficiency and flying ability has made him @ record’ Holder in aviation, just as CHESTERFIELD'S Right Combi- nation of tobaccos has made it a record holder for More Smoking Pleasure with its real mild- ness and better taste. _ Make nesterie Copyright 1939, LicceTr & Myers Toacco Co. __. KEY WEST IN DAYS GONE BY | Happenings Here Just Five, Ten and Fifteen Years Ago Today i if ih TODAY’S COMMON ERROR Never say, "Those kind cf books are instructive”: say, “these kinds”. As Taken From The Files Of The Citizen FIVE YEARS AGO |night at the meeting held under . sags fae yesterday sis the the direction of Skipper John F. | | sas oast were several mem-); pe" i bers of the Rebekah Aaculiy (te ee ey se ee | and they were met by local mem- | etkbership: upi toa; alk of bers and had dinner at a locaijWhom were in attendance. restaurant. In the group were:} ai ioe none aoe ee ts | Key West residents who joined ive Crisby, . Irene Miller} the Rotary good-will pilgrimage | jand Mrs. Mildred Eve, chairman'to Havana ‘returned "yesterday | 1. |of the delegation. afternoon on the steamer; Gover- | nor Cobb. The number includ- | | Mrs. S. P. Vecker is éxpected *ed°Dr} and Mrs. W. R:- Warren, " ane by fapleed an oR Senator and Mrs. W. H. Malone, ate. e will come from New Sebastian Cabrera, B. C. reno, i i York for a visit with her mother, Robert Spottswood aaa ow. L. iphones sare Se Mrs. Nellie Williams, and will Bates. | Be aes. | be accompanied: by Mrs. Albert ee ipipiendieteima rae \ Gon Schroeder, who was before! News was received this morn-| 5: Name the United States Am- marriage Miss Argentine Del-' ing at The Citizen advising of the bassador to the USSR. | |gado. Mr. Vecker will arrive: birth of a nine-pound boy at the 6. Of which continent are the | } some time later. jhome of Mr. and Mrs, James| West Indies geographical- | | Creech of West Virginia. Mrs. | ly a part? Hamilton Wright, head of the Creech will be remembered by| 7. Who was Samuel largest newspaper syndicate in| her many friends in Key West as Breese Morse? the United States, accompanied Miss Marybelle Drawdy of this) 8. What is the name of the| !by Mrs. Wright, have arrived in ‘city. ! science which treats of | | Key West for a short visit. Mr. | Wright was a welcomed: visitor TODAY’S DAILY QUIZ | Can you answer seven of these ten Test Question? Turn to | Page 4 for Answers Name the queen who had) the longest reign in En-, glish history. 2. Which state in the Union extends farthest north? Finley | | FIFTEEN YEARS AGO | coins and medals? Arriving at the Porter Dock) 9. With what sport is the to The Citizen today and ex- this morning was the Tug Warb-' name of Ival Goodman as- |pressed surprise at the many|ler with the four-masted: schoon-| sociated? jchanges which have taken place ,er Elizabeth Freeman in - tow. |10. Does any state of the Union | since his last visit. “The schooner had been floated | permit the practice of; }from the reef at Tortugas by the} medicine without a li Wm, R. Porter, president of the;tug. Investigation of the wreck-! cense? i H | First National Bank, entertained! ed vessel showed that the ship! | articles|ally all of the Key land south} jof the railroad was included. ) : jat his home on Duval street last had been robbed of |night at an informal dinner for! amounting to $1,000. ‘ | \several visitors who recently ar-! } Pb N | ‘As representatives of The Citi-| The basketball game last night | rived. Guests were: Mr. and! i Mrs. A. Hyatt Verrill, Mr. and/zen have learned the fands/at the Athletic Club was one of/ the the fastest and Mrs. F. M. Tibbott, Jr., Miss Min-j whieh were collected -by most spirited | nie Porter Harris and F. M. Tib-|Exchange Club for aquarium,|games of the season. Hastings lmay be turned over to be used Smith, scorekeeper, was kept | for the aquarium tanks at Cur-|busy chalking up the tallies.| “With your fine climate and'ry’s Dock, which was built by |The séore showed, when the! clear blue sky I find it so nice| Mr. Curty. Use of the collected’ game ended, Married Men 54 and and. delightful I could remain in-| funds will enable the Curry ex-|High School 16. definitely”, said George Elkan, [nibit to be very much’ enlarged. | prominent man of Germany and : j noted. European correspondent.| Another important deal’ in the} For Fifty Years a NAME! in Coffee in Key West “The southern climate seems to}transfer of Key Property has! BRAND COFFEE give the people such sweet)been consummated, according to; character”. \P. H. Ladd. The transaction in-| : | volves more than 300 acres of the | Five néw members were’ en-|most desirable land on’ Torch’ rolled on the books of Sea Scout| Key and was sold to the Walter | Ship under George F. Archer last'H, Porter Co. of Miami, Practic- world’s best cigarette tobaccos The real reason more and more smokers are asking for Chesterfield is because CHESTERFIELD'S RIGHT COMBINATION of the world’s best cigarette tobaccos gives them a better smoke...definitely milder, cooler and better-tasting. For real smoking pleasure . . . you can’t buy a better cigarette. MILDER FoR Mittions MitveR For You Something To Be Thankful For— loart It Great To Be An American! Nov. 23rd-THANKSGIVING DAYS—Nov. 30th The First National Bank of Key West Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Serving Key West and Monroe County Since 1891 Donét-THATS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOULL HEAR TONIGHT Indigestion, Distress: hee ok SA ay ee of Alka-Seltzer arenes ‘enjoyment they get from the eae easttmct to us, are the commercial cine not because