The Key West Citizen Newspaper, December 22, 1939, Page 2

PAGE TWO Cae airy West Citizen THR €1TIZEN PUBLISHING Co. INC. ublished Daily Except Sunday By k P. ARTMAN; President Publi Of ALLEN, Awilstant Bakinéxs Manager From The Citizen Building Corner Greene and Ann Streets Gnty Daily Newspaper in Key West and Monroe lounty nntered at Key West, Florida, as sécond class matter Member of the Associated Press ihe Associated Press is exclusively entitled to use for republication of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in this paper and also the local news published here. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Months... Month Kly ADVERTISING RATES ¢ kngwn on application. SPECIAL NOTICE P ti rea fds of thanks, resolutions of A onite ete) ge ot it be charged for at te of 10 cents a line. ces for entertainment by churches from which sue is to be derived are 5 cents a line. Citizen is an open forum and invites discus- f public issues and subjects of local or general | but it will not publish anonymous communi- IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN Water and Sewerage. Comprehensive City Plan (Zoning). Hotels and Apartments. Beach and Bathing Pavilion. Airports—Land and Sea. Consolidation of County Governments. A Modern City Hospital. and City ti When enemies bury the hatchet they usually keep a map of the spot. A credit man is the fellow who directs that our orders be shipped C. O. D. A Cleveland man who feared to un- dergo an operation got out of it neatly by | hanging himself. Business men are unanimously be- hind the idea that the best way to feed the | unemployed is to balance the budget. When a stranger is too polite and at- | tentive, put your hand on your pocketbook | MURPHY ACT LAND SALES _ Sale of Murphy Act | Florida Internal Improvement Fund will | soon get under way in Morroe County. | Complete details of the procedure to be | followed by former owners and others | seeking to acquire these lands have been | given in The Citizen after a summary of | | documents‘received by Circuit Court Clerk | Ross C. Sawyer, agent for the Internal Im- provement Fund in this county. | Study of the information so far fe- leased by the state bcdy shows that the | best of the deal. ; vertisements covering the salé, and then | are given an opportunity to meet the high- | | est bids, if their own bids should be lower, when all bids under a certain sale are | opened by the Internal Improvement Fund | Trustees at Tallahassee. | Of importance to the paying tax- | payers of the county is the fact that when the delinquent property is sold it is im- | mediately restored to the county tax roll. | Since it seems highly improbable that the | average holder of these properties is likely again to become a delinquent taxpayer, the sales should gradually restore a lot of !land to the tax roll. The present burden of taxation will be spread out over a wider number of taxpayers, thus making the total load lighter for all while giving the | county some more needed revenue. | The Citizen voices the opinion of a | large section of thé taxpaying public when it expresses the hope that néver again will | | the State Legislature and the state’s ad- | ministrative officers give delinquent tax- payers a better break than those who pay their taxes. Those who pay the tax bill should be given a break for a change. Monroe county property is becoming more valuable every day. The prospect of a running fresh water supply, an improved highway and greater activity in the city of Key West will still further enhance the value of this land. In short, there will be little excuse for the average taxpayer not meeting his tax bill. The land specula- and keep it there if there’s anything in it. Politicians are now beginning to show | their usual optimism by claiming every- | thing in sight and a few things out of | sight. When you buy toys for your own children, think of the unfortunate chil- dren who have nobody to buy any for them. Long ago John Stuart Mill said that it is hardly possible to exaggerate the mis- chief of a false philosophy; before Nazism, Communism and Fascism were even born. | Key West is looking forward to in- cfeasing tourist trade, as the fame of its attractions is spread by motortourists, who travel that wonderful Overseas Highway. | +-Times-Union. Approbation from Flor- ida’s leading paper is praise indeed. Thank you. People continue to give up their lives | on the highways which, in the United “States, are more dangerous than aerial | bombs. - More people have been killed by | autothobiles in the last 15 years than were | tilled if all the wars in which the United | States has participated. The discovery of sulfanilamide or | sulphapyridine is making even the eyes of physicians blink. It is credited with cures | of many diseases, and now it has been found that trachoma, the blinding eye dis- ease, yield’ to retnedial treatment of sul- | phanilamidc. Mistakes are not vital if they teach a lesson and are not repeated—Key West | What about the fellow who was | into a) Citizen. driving while drunk and crashed freight train —Sanford Herald. An ex- ception to thé rule; there are others. How- | ever, it is probable it was not the first time | the fellow got drunk and it should have taught him to be careful. A eensus of the District of Columbia indicates there are 100 women to 89.8 men in that lotality. That’s the place then tor holding his property for a higher price by the pretext that he has no cash should not be coddled by our legislators, city, county or state. If the land speculator was forced to sell some of his holdings to pay taxes the paying taxpayers should not be called upon to bear an unfair portion of the load needed to make public improvements and maintain public services. Why should one man pay for improvements and _ services enhancing the value of the speculator’s land? THE STATE OF THE WAR In considering the state of the war in Europe it is well to remember that the out- standing accomplishment, to date, has been the German conquest of Poland. Al- | ready Polish prisoners are at work, assist- ing Germany to overcome the shortage of manpower, and the resources of the for- mer republie are being rapidly developed to assist the Reich in withstanding the ef- fects of the British blockade. | The second great factor in the present struggle is the slow, steady and successful operation of the blockade, instituted against German shipping. As a_ result Germany is cut off from ‘ vital supplies, particularly oil, which is necessary to the operation of any long-continued struggle. | While the blockade is not spectacular it | produces results, The third development of the situa- tion in Europe is the emergence of Russia as an imperialistic power. Taking ad- vantage of the preoccupation of Germany, the Soviet has moved rapidly to acquire a commanding position in the eastern Baltic and diplomats continue to watch for in- | dications of Russian designs in the Balkan area. “PAINFUL” ADJUSTMENTS AHEAD We regret to bring up the subject, but Mr. Isador Lubin, Commissioner. of Labor Statistics, predicts that prolongation of the European War will increasé' American | prices and bring about a “périod of pain- | ful economic adjustment in the U. S.” | We di8like this “painful eeonomic ad- | justment” phrase. So far as we are con- cerned, we are about satisfied with past THE KEY WEST CITIZEN lands by the OU TAN BE SURE JANE, JOHN, AND THE WALRUS WERE ROVALLY WELCOMED TO CHRISTMASTOWN. g.00 | delinquent taxpayers who lost the prop-| zt erties by failing to redeem them under the terms of the Murphy Act again get the | They may reacquire | | their properties by paying for suitable ad- ‘ KEY WEST IN | DAYS GONE BY /Happésings Heke Just Five. Ten and Fifteen Years Ago As Taken From The Files Of The Citizen FIVE YEARS AGO Three times this week the Booster Band has appeared and} on each occasion has created a! ly volunteer and is active for the |sole purpose of boosting Key |West and those who are doing things for the benefit of the city in which they live. the state. The Florida | .Many devotees of the dance! d Florida and lovers of rhythm are looking Put | forward’ to the benevolent ball to Minds and, hearts of millions and throughout the state, with new of Club. This event was announced |“samples” of Florida that have|munities growing and business i c. been put cn display so attractive - | generally. expanding, i \Galey, president of the Country ly in the northland is accumula-|countless opportunities for the newcomer becomes a prospective jbe given tonight at the Country the effect two weeks ago by Dr. W. Club, and is being sponsored by itive. We are the club membership. The ordinance pertaining | setting the ammount at $200 its final Fair. meeting.; Although which was passed on ‘reading at a previous ;was ordered published Citizeh last night. jhas not signed the ordinance. | Desiring to expand their phil- | iamboe are lanthropic activities and provide’ for wider distribution of Christ- | pocidents, imas toys and gifts for the chil- ; idren, the Kappa Pi-Y Club will th ‘tree. Instead they will \all of the funds for things children. TEN YEARS AGO ;term has Not since the “boom” | period ful occupation but at the same ! furore. The organization is pure- has there been as much, interest time are financially able to in- in Florida. Hotels, travel bureaus|vest in a business or buy a'hope of success. Many brokers! |and transportation agents ell re-| home. ‘port a heavy demand for liter- | anxious to locate in Florida if'of practical ature and information concerning they can go into business or se- | benefits from exhibitions at Chi- jand communities where such op- , Welcome these folks; help them cago, Cleveland and other points, | portunities exist should advertise to get established; take them in- to|while amazingly heavy travel to|and publicize the fact. the sale of liquor in Key West, ‘the state at this time is in my| How about YOUR town? Does commerce, your civic clubs; trade li- | opinion largely due to our partici- cense to be paid by operators,!pation in the New York World’s in The pleasure seekers will The mayor | the greater portion of the vast!store, grocery, meat market, dry eral thousand dollars a year to influx of winter visitors during|goods or similar establishment any town, and growing commun- | the coming months, a surprising |meet an actual need? iview of remaining as permanent: i Thousands of folks throughout | e nation today are looking to- | vestment? |not have the proposed Christmas ward Florida “ rad aki FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1939 WHO WILL SHOW You ALL OF CURISTMASTOWN, SO RUN ALONG AND HAVE A Gooo TiMEt per. A representative of the mo- tion picture industry told me TOO LATE TO |i sin yn CLASSIFY TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Do not say, “I paddled the canoe for a while, then fell asleep”: say. “and then fell asleep”. :people are keenly interested ini Florida and now have agents in the state seeking locations where new theatres might be built or jthose now existing enlarged and ! iimproved. ; { Many young doctors, lawyers, | icertified public accountants and ‘other professional men are eag- By RUSSELL KAY ‘ TODAY'S DAILY QUIZ Can you answer seven of these ten Test Question? Turn to Page 4 for Answers \erly looking for some town where ,they might open an office with } They are ready and land agents with money ahd years experience would like to get located in Florida. When one or more of these} homeseekers and investors comes ; into your community and estab- : lishes a businéss, builds of buys | a home and brings a family to H ‘take up permanent residence, it helps yout’ whole town. Each On which continent Madeira River? For what naval purpose Scapa Flow being used? What is ethnology? Do foreign-born, minor chil- dren beeome American citizens when their father becomes naturalized in the United States? Of which country is Wilhel- miha the Queen? What is the correct pronun- ciation of the word allo.- pathie? Nate the largest National Cemetery in the United States. Tn units of length, how many rods are in one chain? What is the title of the wife of ant Earl? Name the capital of Ceylon. is the |cure employment that will in-: State Exhibit has‘sure them a living. forcibly into. the) With improved conditions is these appealing {industries springing up, com- there are still reaping direct small business man or investor ;customer for every merchant. \to your church, your chamber of | it need more homes, apartments, with them when you can_ give | a hotel? Would a new motion |them a helping hand. Arid they picture theatre be welcome and in return will help you in build- promise a return on the invest- ing and boosting the community. | ment? Would another general’ Every nev resident is worth sev- vacationists and make up! 8. 1 9. additional _ settlers 110. Where in ‘ities attract YOUR town could a man with a ‘and investors. few thousand dollars invest it' Be friendly and courteous to | ““—"4\ profitably and at the same time the visitor within your city derive an income from such in-!gates. Make them feel at home. |pet beyond your fondest hopes | Acquaint them with the business |and dreams. During the past month or so I opportunities your town affords,| Millions will visit Florida this coming with the | |your town will grow and pros- as prospective | invest homeseekers and investors. Some jhave personally encountered sev-/large and small. Provide them fall and winter; many will remain ore es which 'are wealthy, but for the most (will give greater happiness to the part they represent “average” {who must engage in some gain-'could buy or start a newspa- ficial and selfish. Do this and |bid thern WELCOME! jeral persons anxious to find such |with authentic, unbiased infor- to cast their lot with us as neigh- we |investments. Two or three have mation. Let your interest in them | boté and fellow citizens. Let’s ex folks |asked me recently where they be genuine and sincere, not super- tend the hand of friendship and what citizens, The Jewish colony in Key West | as well as Jewry all over the world will begin Thursday eve- ning, December 26, the celebra- tion of the Feast of Lights, known in Hebrew as Hanukkah. Regu- lar services will be held in the) synagogue. There will be no ‘store closings in connection. Final. preparations for the Christmas Community singing to- morrow night are being made to. jday. The last practice will be held tonight in the First Metho- | |dist church and Mrs. Charles Da- | vis, who is directing the affair, urges that 4ll will attend. The annual Christmas tree for |the employes of The Key West Electric Company and their fami- jlieS. will be among the holiday \features of this evening. Mana- ger B. L. Grooms has everything arfanged for the large electrical family and the tree this year will surpass all otherss. Sam E. Harris, who is now! making his residence in Coconut Grove. was an arrival in Key West today, accompanied by Mrs Harris. Mr. Harris said that he | will spend the Christmas and New |; Year’s holidays in the city with relatives and his friends. . FIFTEEN YEARS AGO | Practically all of the sponging ‘vessels have returned from the Christmas holiday trip, and it has. |turned out to be one of the best the fleet has had for months. | Good catches and in some in- \stances unusually large catches \have been made and of the finer | grades. Key West is daily getting a j)lafger crop of snowbirds, though | their plumage is thus far this Séason diffetent from the usual run of last winter’s crop. Prac- | tically all of those in town are | jselling cheap articles, mostly pen- cils. Orders ate they must keep | on the move, and they do. | ire destroyed a one-story | building here this morning on Di- | vision street near Simonton, which | was owned by the Pitcher estate. ' Chief Pinder states that the well | recently drilled in that section helped materially in keeping the | flames from spreading. Gu An Sim Me. EFRIGERATION: If you want real ECONOMY in OPERATION.--- Here it is! Servel Gas Refrigerator Monthly Payments as low as $3.01 ATER HEATING? What about $29.50 Delivered and Installed? COOKING? -You Can Install A New GAS Ran e In your home for as little as $1.00 per month KEY WEST GAS COMPANY IAA A¢t tenet tiddtttit¢¢tdtittitdz2titddhtizddéddtz to g6 if a youhg man wants to get married | afd 4 got place té shun for women with | the urge to catéh & hti8banhd. Better place \ is Nevada, 8tfaigely @hough, where the | pertentage of marriageable men is great- est and dissolution quickest after disillu- ; ~sien, experiences with regard to such adjust- ments. The nation, a8 a whole, has al- feady had a prolonged period of paitiful economic adjustment and it is too bad that an economist of Mr. Lubin’s reputation for- sees another period of stress ahead for ius all. M. B. Shannahan and Roy De- meritt arrived in the city yester- {day afternoon and were con- | |cluding a motor trip which was | staftéd in Chicago and ended in! Key West. The boys took ten} days to make the trip in a Ford machihe and report éxtellent rid- ing the entire trip. i 1 Ad AA LAA ALAA AAA AAA AAA AA Ah hdd Fhe dhe dhe hed da didide dea dadi hiked,