The Key West Citizen Newspaper, May 4, 1940, Page 1

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VOLL German Bombers Sink 30,000 Ton - British Battleship CREW OF 1100 LOST; ITALY DECLARES MAS- TERY OF MEDITER- RANEAN (By Associated LONDON, May 4.— ficials today refused io comment on a German-DNB ss bulletin that a 30,000-ton sh battle- ship had loss of the 1,100 ian off ay that their Mediterr 300 war- Four) the —offers— ‘A NIGHT OF SANCTUARY’ for Voters and Candidates . no politics . .no cards George E: McCaskill JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT to Succeed Judge Trammell eeecseooscesecce e HOUSING PROJECTS Deadline Set For Today GET MORE NAMES been of hority foi- om. operation is- > Citizen. icso Houses. al Gar- ubmitted for RUSSELL GIVES STATEMENT ON | COUNTY SCHOOLS, heiiet ——— City And County Resolve In Favor Mrs. Close Now Closed Matter DURING SUMMER PRESENTED IN CONNECTION CANDIDATE FOR CONVENTION DELEGATE WANTS WOULD EXCHANGE CHORES WITH HIS CANDIDACY FOR} RE-ELECTION AS COUNTY | SUPERINTENDENT | Melvin E. Russell announces candidacy today for the post of Superintendent of Public In-! struction in the Primary Election | next Tuesday. Mr. Russelll issued the follow- tatement today: ‘An audit of the Records of the of Public Instruction of q County made by the! State Auditing Department last; year shows the cost of educating children in the Public Schools of Monroe County is below the state average. For the school | year 1937-38! the state average was $59.56; for Monroe $47.26. Other © both and show similar com- parisons. The laudit show- ~ ed further Melvin E. Russell that a larg-' er proportion of school funds Ww spent for operating ,ex- NO REFLECTION ON SECRETARY OF STATE NOR COMMISSION In a phone message to W. Curty Harris, county attorney, today, Mrs. B. M. Wallace, sister of Mrs. Kenneth nm. Ciose, candidate for election as Delegate to the Demo- cratic Convention, stated that a misunderstanding had existed in connection with the correspond- ence exchanged between this and other counties and Mrs. Close in regard to her name not appearing on the ballot. The letters stated that C. C. SYMONETTE RESIGNS POSITION The Citizen that C. C. Sy s advised today a from the Over- d Toll Bridge Dis- effective as of this dat The letter to mercly sta sning, effect Governor that he imme- diately. Mr. Symonette has ved on the commission for the past three years and ten months, unless | the name was inserted on ballots! AND DUTY PERFORMANCES FOR GOOD HOME AND : CHANCE TO EARN MONEY in some manner or the ballots were reprinted with her name thereon, she, Mrs. Close, would| JACKSONVILLE, Fla, May 4 institute action making the elec-|(FNS).—Homeless boys and girls tion invalid in this county. of the Children’s Home Society It appeared that Mrs. Wallace |0f Florida are looking forward to had been acting for Mrs. Close in |summer vacation homes in the matter while her sister was Change absent from her Miami home, and on are ca rform. ‘ that the corresponaence was not | nie > pa scp mages cr: authorized by the candidate. {10 16 Years of age, are | either Mrs. Close directed her sister to phone Mr. Harris and explain that she wanted no reflection to be cast on Secretary of State Gray nor upon the County Com- misioners by reason of the un- authorized letters. The status of the matter now, ex- for chores and duties future lies in being taken into they can spend the working at pleasant and profit- able jobs to earn money for school and other expenses. The in the opinion of Mr. Harris, is PTOSPet of spending the sum- that-no action will be taken |e in private homes, away from against the election Tuesday by |t8¢ routine of the institution, is reason of the name omission. |0N€ of the highlights of their lives. DEMERITT BABY DIED LAST NICHT. Christine Alberta Demeritt, in- HAY-MAKER HURTS SOUTH BOSTON, Va.—Squar- ing off for a friendly boxing match with T. G. Arthur, -a traveling salesman, Ernest Thax- ton, 320-pound merchant, let lose a wicked “hay-maker.” It missed and Thaxton fell to the ground, Che Key West Cittzrn Of Navy Te Welcome New Citizens COUMCE PASSED cE GL4UTION YESTERD«®T COUNTY Cisg=sos ERS THES MORSEEC PROGRAM MONDAY eeeceeeee Local Chapter of B. P.O Elks will cfficiate at 2 Citizenship next Monday Ce a ee orphans or children neglected by | Presa y ae their parents. Their immediate |#t 9:30 o'clock, following matursii- sue acer gipeiion oo aacee Zier zation of approximately 8) ap appear before Judge Holland here. im the yeoecer sO = == maraag SOE wpSoe = = hemes of good families where |plicants for citizenship who will Ser ant Se Fate Ee summer , 4 The public is invited to attend « this ceremony, according te an- nouncement made thas mormmg The following program will be presented Presentation of American Flags « to each of the new citizens by Dr. J. B. Parramore. chairmen of — the Elks’ committee America, played by the WPA ™ Band Address on Amermcanuzateon bs ‘breaking a leg and an arm. fant daughter of Dr. and Mrs.|W. Curry Harris pen and teachers salaries than | over the state-at-large. Colonial “The last biennial Report of the Island y Houses, Colonial Square, the active assessed valuation prcperty of Monroe county per pupil in average daily attend ance is less than one-fourth the state average. The .average} for Florida is $1,101; for Monroe county the average is only $236. The report shows further that for the past five years the active | assessed valuation per pupil in average daily attendance (Continuea on Page Four) Fiesta Night in aggested by s stated, this is the rules which a living Other names that y come to he en this to” the turned », direc- Depend- of author- ) will be se- ch project TONIGHT—10 O'CLOCK RAUL’S CLUB Latin-American Floor Show ‘No Admission — No Minimum offi- EASONS WHY WE SHOULD RE-ELECT MONSALVATGE AS OUR COUNTY COMMISSIONER © lead the administration and settled D f city debts at a saving of $40,000.00 to city. SECOND: Monsalvatge’s administration paid city employees more of their salary than any administration during the past 12 years.. THIRD: FOURTH: fonsalvatge was also very active and assisted ma- ly in securing your housing Project. All of These Accomplishments are a Matter of tecord. Consult Your City Clerk or Your City Auditor on This Record FIFTH: Monsalvatge’s record as a County Commissioner is out- standing. He knows what is required of a County Comunissioner, has the courage of his acts accordingly. SIXTH: Monsalvatge is a tireless worker in the interest and progress of th~ county. SEVENTH: Monsalvatge is chairman of the finance committee yeur County Commission and through his efforts. to- t with the aid of the balance of the Commission. S put the county head and shoulders above water in a financial way. IF WE EXPECT AND WANT PROGRESS IN OUR COUNTY WE NEED OFFICIALS LIKE MONSALVATGE VOTE FOR WILLIAM H. MONSALVATGE County Commissioner, First District Signed. OBSERVING TAXPAYERS. of IF In Doubt As To Your PROPER State Superintendent shows that! of | of j in|} CUBAN VILLAGE | DEMOCRATS! If you favor President Roosevelt or his policies, please vote for the following delegates to the National Democratic Convention: Men Women dney J. Catts, Jr. Edith Herlong Barfield Mrs. Walter Price Bevis Mrs. Lena Bird Pearl Pearce FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Morton B. Adams Genevieve Pynchon George Hoffman (Clip this adv. and take it to the polls with you on Election Day) (Paid t al Advertisement) People of Monroe County Let US Get On The Winning Side Come and Meet Bernarr MacFadden | | Candidate For U. S. Senator | TONIGHT, 8 P. M. La Concha Park MUSIC FROM 7 P. M. UNTIL 8 P. M. THE MAN WHO CAN DO THE MOST TO HELP US As publisher of Liberty Magazine, Physical Culture Magazine and one out of every three or four magazines published in the United States BERNARR MacFADDEN can do more for Key West and Florida than any other man. COME and MEET BERNARR MACFADDEN and DECIDE FOR YOURSELF (Paid Political Advertisement) VOTING PRECINCT, Call Sheriff's Office, 239...........RE-ELECT KARL O. 00R OLD CRAIG William W. Demeritt, Jr, died’ Star Spangied Banner. WPA this morning at 1 o'clock in a lo-} Band. cal hospital. In connection with ths px Funeral services were held gram, Elks’ officials issued 2 call this morning at 10 o'clock from teday for as many members of the chapei of the Lopez Funeral the orgatiization to assemble = j Home, Rev. A. B. Dimmick, of the Federal Court rooms as pes- St. Paul's Episcopal Church, | ficiating. }, Survivors are: The | @randparents, Mr. and W. Demeritt and Mrs. Dexter delegation from the High Schoo! Dorgan. = of-|sible at morning. parents.| Boy Scouts of tiie city will at 900 oclock Monde “A Friend Of, Monroe County” Will Appreciate All Votes With Thanks and Sincerity YOUR County Commissioner 5th District NVM GIO WOE | » i t If Pur cerry t fit F Mrs. W.|tend the ceremony as well as = | You See in Hus Eves You Hea in Hs ¥ a= iF i i f