The Key West Citizen Newspaper, May 27, 1940, Page 4

PAGE FOUR THE KEY WEST CITIZEN WANTS STATE TO MONDAY, MAY 27, 1940 i} | NOTES OF TODAY LEGION CONSIDERS Rafael Martinez Deported By Immigration Authorities‘ attention of the aitanipratincead: aaa tn au- thorities that he was an alien and an_ investigation was began which resulted in the deportation order. Judge William V. Albury, who passed the deferred sentence last week in Criminal Court, said this morning that Martinez had left Cuba with the intention of attending school in the United States but had never done so. Rafael Martinez, alias Juan sentenced to serve one year in the state prison for grand Iar-/ ceny, was sent to Cuba this morn- ing on the Steamship Cuba, on a} ‘eportation order from the Immi- gration Authorities. After he was convicted last week of the theft of $56 from Miss Stella Thompson, of Flem- ing street, it was brought to the SIICTIIOSS GHOLSENS LEAVE FOR FT. MEADE Dr. Sidney N. Gholsen, surgeon at Marine hospital, has received an appointment as an officer in the army medical corps reserve and will report for duty at the army hospital, Fort Meade, Maryland, June 1, it was re- vealed today. Dr. and Mrs. Gholsen, who had been residing at 715 White street, left Key West by automobile Saturday and plan to make a tour of Ala- bama, Tennessee, and Vir- ginia before going to Fort Meade. Coming to the Marine hos- Pital Sept. 15, 1938, under a temporary appointment with the U. S. Public Health Serv- ice. Dr. Gholsen became a popular member of the med- ical staff of the hospital and made a host of friends in Key West. Dr. and Mrs. Gholsen took an active part in the social life of the city. JAILS LAL LALA HOLD TWO FOR CRIMINAL COUR ARRESTS MADE ON OVER- SEAS HIGHWAY: JUDGE LOWE HEARD CASES Sheriff Ray: on duty Ma- Over- an, arrived ! g with arrested ay two prisoners he for law violations. James Corbett, an had automobile improper tag. He n a hearing before ice E. R. Lowe, at Tavernier, and placed’ under bond of $150, to await trial at the next m of Criminal Court. Henry V. Duncan was arrested for having in his stolen automobile tire and. wheel. Duncan had been given a pre- liminary hearing before Peace Justice L: , and was placed under bond of $300 for his ap- pearance in Criminal Court. SAWYER TAKES BOXES TO KEYS Clerk Ross C. Sawyer of Cir- cuit Court, left over the high- way this morning for points on the highway, taking with him the ballot boxes to be used in the polls on the Keys in the second primary tomorrow. The boxes are to be left at the following points: For Precinct 9, Marathon, for Precinct 10, at Islamorada, and Precinct 11, at Rock Harbor. Tas: ELLIE MAY DiNEGRO NOT FOUND AS YET! Miss’ Ellie May DiNegro, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul DiNegro, of 614 Francis Street. left home last week and no word of her where- abouts has reached the Parents, although rumors have been heard and ‘false telephone calls have been received. Seen today by The Citizen Mr. DiNegro said that a let- ter had been received from her, postmarked Hallandale. but gave no address. Mr. DiNegro investigated, but no authentic clue as to her whereabouts had been re- vealed. Another rumor had reach- ed the family that Miss Di- Negro had married a young man from the C. C. C. camp, and gone to New Orleans, but-this has not been veri- fied, said Mr. DiNegro. BLIIisZIIIa#: PIODELA’S BODY ARRIVED TODAY The body of Jose . Guillermo Piodela, who died last week in Tampa, arrived this morning on the Steamship Cuba, accompan- ied by his daughter, Miss Bessie Piodela, who was with her fa- ther during his fatal illness. Funeral services will be held 5 o'clock this afternoon from the Lopez Funeral Home Chapel to St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Cath- ‘olic Church, where services will be conducted by Rev. A. L. Mau- jreau, S.J. Pallbearers who have been se- lected to serve are: Frank H. |Ladd, Will H. Freeman, Aquilino | Lopez, Sr., Fred J. Dion, William R. Porter and Vincent McDer- A hes h pratt ‘NAZIS INCREASE FLANDERS FURY (codecneinns from Page One) course of retreat to entrenched positions in the face of the ter- rific onslaught, but spirits ap- peared to be comparatively high as plans were made for large- |scale counteratta to be un- jleashed by the French and Brit- ish “at the proper time”. | With the exception of the Boulogne and Calais areas, Allies reported that their lines were holding well. Offensive moves had been made against several | Nazi positions last night and this morning and no additional terri- tory gained was admitted by the Allies. British sources today de-j| nied that Calais had fallen, but Boulogne was in control of the Nazis, they admitted. Royal Air Force continued to i perform in highly approved style today as a number objectives behind lines were attacked and bombed. Smoke from oil rage tanks blown up could be seen for a hundred miles, it was said. Airfields in the Paris area were subjected to numerous bombing raids by Nazi plane de- tachments this morning, damage done being reported as light. Diplomatic Action British officials announced that a bid for favorable diplomatic relations with Soviet Russia would be made in the near fu- ture. Viscount Halifax stated that his department had assured the Soviet government that a British envoy would be assigned to Moscow in the near future. Meanwhile, all agencies in Eng- land rallied around the govern- ment to protect the country} against Hundreds of Nazi sympathizers were rounded up and detained and authorities were keeping close watch on developments in Ireland where reports had it that! the Irish Republican Army was planning a revolt to break any time soon. Italy Still Neutral Advices from Rome continued to be of paramount interest the Allies. While that of military the German nation’s wavering, there was nothing in’ the picture to indicate that Mus- solini would give the word to join the Nazis in the very near | future. Reports indicated the plan of action planned by Italy if she decides to throw her lot in with Germany. Egypt would be the main battlefield in the fight against Britain. Immediate con- ‘trol of the Suez canal would be undertaken, authorities pointing out that the sinking of only one ship would stop all flow of com- merce through the canal, pre- venting troop movements from the east to the Allies aid. LICENSE ISSUED Marriage license was issued from the office of County Judge Raymond R. Lord, Saturday aft- ernoon, authorizing the wedding of Henry A. Deguire, of Woon- socket, Rhode Island, and Ruby Del Pino, of Key West. The wedding ceremony was performed by Judge Lord in his loffice. “Trojan Horse” activities. | | Visitors From New York ibis C. Chambers and two chil- n, who had been visiting in| city for several days, seeing! sights and enjoying the trip, | | ~ ithe probably | Lopez White Martinez, who was left over the highway this morn- | ing for their home in New York.} Ensign To New York Ensign James Cooley, Destroyer McClanahan, |passenger this morning on the! bus for Miami enroute to New York. Sel of the ‘Returns To Chattanooga Charles Emlers, after a pleas- ant visit of several days, left over the highway this morning for Miami and cities enroute to| his home in Chattanooga, Tenn. Return To Daytona Mrs. George W. Mills and daughter, Evelyn, who had been visiting in the city for seven weeks with Mr. Mills, left on the 7 o'clock bus this morning for their home in Daytona Beach. Arrived Last Night Arriving over the highway from Miami last night was a group of Key Westers who had been visiting there. The mem- bers of the party were Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Symmonette, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sawyer and Mrs. Leonard B. Grillon and her mother, Mrs. Thos. C. Pent. Mrs. Sawyer however, had been visit- ing in New York, New Jersey and other points, making the trip from Key West with her sister, 'Mrs. George E. Somers, who re- jmained in New Jersey, joining the United |States man with Navy. Receives Promotion Word was received here today jthat Ralph Sanders, who was with the local Weather Bureau in} 1928, has been promoted to Dis-{ trict Forecaster for Florida, Ala- bama, Georgia and North and South Carolina. Now stationed at Newark, Mr. Sanders will take up his new duties at Jack- sonville on June 1. He married Elizabeth Curry of this city. On Vacation From Light Felix Bijeaux, of the Coast Guard, relief keeper at Carysfort lighthouse, is a visitor in the city today enjoying a vacation {from his duties. Leave On Gomme Trip Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Chamberlain, and -sister, Mar- garet Chamberlain, professor of Geography at State Teaching College in Johnson City, Tenn., left this morning for Havana to spend the summer on a_ geo- graphical study of Havana. Miss Chamberlain will take examina- tions for a Ph. D. at Clark Uni- versity, Worcester, Mass. The party stayed at the -Overseas Hotel. Postpone Womanless Wedding To June 3 Announcement was made this noon that the Womanless Wed- ding performance, originally scheduled for Stone Church for enactment tonight. had been post- poned, and would be presented Monday night, June 3rd, at 8:00 o'clock. \OFFICIALS WATCH “FIFTH COLUMN” (Continned tect from Page One) jered that an espionage ring was active in Key West. Further, it was reported that what appeare? like sabotage activities had been }uncovered at the naval station }and at the naval seaplane base on Trumbo section. | Pointing out that the loyalty to!and patriotism of the members| a of the American Legion never | MOM vcutrality appeared to be still!had been questioned, the execu- tive committee of Arthur Sawyer | Post offered to co-operate with the naval intelligence organiza- tion in any counter-espionage work that may be undertaken in) Key West. Lt.-Col. manding officer of the marine | detachment here, has been nam- ed naval intelligence officer for this area. Contacted this morn- ing, Col. Hatfield stated that he and two others were investigat- | “fifth column” activities in but refused to comment ing the city, further. JERRY W. CARTER has for many years: been a ADEQUATE PENSIONS for our Aged ——— VOTE FOR ——— JERRY W. CARTER (Paid Political Advertisement) usband, who is chief radio- | W. | minutes after leaving (GEORGIA SENIORS, | Remained Overnight Here ON CUBAN TOUR | |of the senior class at Ga., arrived in the city late yes- |terday afternoon on a tour from jthat city to Havana. The whole; party left on the S.S. Cuba this |morning for the Cuban capital and will return via this city next Friday. The students and chaperons came by school bus and two priv- ate cars, which are being left in this city awaiting the trip. Registering at the Overseas Hotel last evening, the party went on various tours of the is- land, many students ending up at the movies in town. Con- tinuation of sightseeing was en- joyed this morning before the boat sailed. Interviewed at the boat this morning, the students expressed delight with the trip through; Florida and the rice over the |Overseas Highway and bridges. | They were also impressed with} the kindly spirit shown by resi-; dents of Key West in the co-op- eration exhibited to make their visit pleasant. A delegation of Key West High School students, together with Principal Horace O’Bryant, bid the visitors bon ators suet swOvaee OPEN NEW INLET AT ST. AUGUSTINE SHORTENS TRIP FROM AT-— LANTIC OCEAN TO MAN- TANZAS BAY | ST. AUGUSTINE, May 27 (FNS).—St. Augustine’s new in- let from the Atlantic Ocean to Mantanzas Bay was officially opened this week, and its value’ to commercial boats was demonstrated when the smack “Rex”, the first to use the Pass, entered the bay just the open Atlantic. The trip previously re- quired three hours. The government dredge “Balti- more” is at present 1,000 feet offshore in the Atlantic removing a dangerous shoal, which materially aid boats in navigat- ing the channel. Plans also call for a jetty to extend about 1,000 feet out to protect the channel from shifting sands of the ocean. SERVICES TODAY ably A party of forty-four students! Buena! was a,Vista High School, Buena Vista, | return ; ithat .Chamber members are pri-/| fishing ; five 's FORM NEW BUREAU PUBLICIST DECLARES NEED FOR CLOSELY-KNIT PUB- LICITY GROUP HOLLYWOOD, May 27 (FNS). jitJames C. Cartwright, publicity jand advertising director. of the Daytona Beach Chamber of ‘Commerce, in an address before members of the Chamber this week, stated that. the State of Florida should “es- jap bureau, such as that now in op- jeration in California”. Calling attention to the fact marily in the show business, he cited the need for a closely-knit state bureau for the purpose of selling Florida to the cationist. Cartwright pointed out that since 90 percent of all vacations! occur in the summer, a concerted effort should de made to induce! ‘those vacationists to Florida. TEN OFFICES ON RUN-OFF BALLOT (Confirmed faa from Page One) from 3,500 to 4,500, the latter figure being approximately the total vote cast in the first pri- mary on May 7. Interest in the | gubernatorial contest has runj jhigh here, campaign managers of! Ee Spessard Holland and Fran- is Whitehair, imploring voters to aah out in large numbers. Consensus, however, was that jthe vote tomorrow would be con- ‘siderably below the May 7th total. ! Only two local offices will be ‘on the ballot, those of Constable, first district, and Constable, {second district. Fifth District iCounty Commissioner contest is ‘the other Monroe County office to be voted upon. Five state of- fices are on the ballot and two circuit court judge positions. Names of the morrow as follows: First c Henriquez, Adams, Hollywood | a non-political publicity / summer} tourist as well as the winter va-| clerks and in-; spectors to serve at the polls to-} were announced today CONVENTION CORP. | | (Continued from £ from Page One) | Several aspects of the state | ;convention next year were dis-| cussed and some tentative plans were laid to make it an out- standiag event in Legion and Key West history. It was the concensus that a successful Le-} gion convention here would serve | as a great publicity force for) Key West, and induce other im-! ;portant state organizations to convene in this city. Attending the meeting were Commander Harold Russell, Vice Commander Al Mills and Dr. Morgan, R. A. Lehmann, Donald Welch, Adjutant Reardon, John | Delpino, Bill Lee and T. A.! Woody, who was named to the; executive group in place of Vic- tor Hartmann, who was unable to serve. AIRLINE HEAD TO VISIT HERE, (Contimsed treana from Page One) plane service from Washington | to Havana via Winston-Salem, | Augusta, Tampa and Key W and detail matters are now process of being handled. ] Landing field facilities, for |land planes; will be investigated jduring Mr. Baker's visit, as well | as other matters in connection | with the National Airlines’ ee jected schedule. | Advice received stated that the} }company had recently orde red | seven ships—three 14-passenger. -engine planes and: four six-! passenger, four-engine planes. | The planes will have a_ cruising} {speed of 200 miles per hour. } in} Shelterbelts, totaling about 2,- 500 miles in length, now exist on approximately 4,000 Kansas farms. | For a FREE RIDE to the polls... . CALL 9125 Cast Your VOTE for Francis P. Whitehair For Your Next GOVERNOR |] (aid Political Advertisement) | Whitehead rida: Clerk Inspectors Parks, Hilary F. Whalton, | Romaguerra. wills I : Inspectors Albert Rodriguez. 05 Ashe Street, ja; Clerk: Ira F. Joseph E. John- FOR JOSE CABOT °: Jése Cabot, 59, died this morn. |* ing, 5:30 o'clock at the residence, 913 Francis street. Funeral serv- jices will be held this afternoon 5:30 o'clock from the chapel of the Pritchard Funeral Home, Rev. Guillermo Perez, of the Latin Methodist Church officiating. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Artigracia Ybarmea, Mrs. Ofelia Machin, Miss Margaret! Hugh Hind. “ori nard Vidal. Ninth Precinct —Mi Precinct —Lee Pinder's arage, Isiamorada, Florida; Clerk Edney B. Parker; Inspectors: P. B Pinder, Raymond Russell, J. B. Cabot, two sons, Evelio and Louis / ; Cabot, one sister Mrs. Lenor Lafe, Tampa, and three grand- children. Clerk: Ivan E. Felton; tors: John Curry, son, Leonard L. Lowe. Inspec- | Equal Representation for Everyone! —— Unite On ——— G. D. Hatfield, com- | } Roberti. Thompson { i Candidate For County Commissioner Fifth District A KEY WESTE on City Council. honest and efficient (Paid Political R. . served two terms A true representative for government. Advertisement) Thomas J. John-! RE-ELECT — C. (Floney) PELLICIER CONSTABLE, 2ND DISTRICT Reliable, Fair and Experienced Appointed in 1836 by Hon. Deve Shots to serve six months of unexpired term of Alberto Camero. Elected for full term in 1836. His Record As An Officer Is DESERVING Of Another Term Of Office (Paid Political Advertisement Overseas Transportation Company, Inc. Fast, Dependable Freight and Express Service in MIAMI AND KEY WEST Also Serving All Points On Florida Keys tween Miami and Key West Express Schedule: (NO STOPS EN ROUTE) LEAVES KEY WEST DAILY CEPT SUNDAYS) AT 100 w'deck | eg Miami at 7:00 oclock/ LEAVES MIAMI DAILY (ExcEPT | SUNDAYS) AT 1:00 o'clock A M/ and arriving at Key West at 728} Sundays) at 8:09 o'clock A. Se 4:00 LEAVES MIAMI DAILY (Except days) at 9:00 o'clock A. M and ae at Key West at 5:09 o'clock FREE PICK-UP and DELIVERY SERVICE FULL CARGO INSURANCE Office: 813 Caroline St. Phones 92 and 6 WAREHOUSE—Cor. Eaton and Francis Sts. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE CITIZEN—2tc WEEKLY. y Opponents SILENCE 1s PROOF! say by day we have presented indisputable 8 taken from Florida's own Legsilative records, to prove that my opponent is not 2 man of the people . . . to prove that his mmter- ests and his sympathies lie with the special interests by whom he is aided and whom he has protected in the past. He has not answered because he CANNOT ANSWER. The facts taken from the record, ugly as they are, cannol be denied! On Passage of Homestead Exemption -- which enabled many of us to keep rocis over our families and to retain the proud feeling of seli-suficaency which is the birthright of the American citizen. Cam a2 man who opposes this sort of legislation be 2 good gow- ernor for Florida? (See House Resolution 28, Journal Page 472, 1939 Legislative Session). On Old Age Pensions - His negative vote on this vital question is just another example of his disregard- for social problems and the tights of aged citizens unable to help themselves. To Cancel Chain Store Tax and Rob School Fund Of Half A Million Dollars -- plainly indicating that his sympathies lie with selfish interests as against the welfare of our children. our teachers and the thousands of independent merchants in Florida. DOES THIS LOOK LIKE THE RECORD-OF A MAN WHO WILL FIGHT FOR YOUR WELFARE? * On the other hand, FRANCIS P. WHITEHAIR is: stan a anech Seana oe gnc oenhane determination. He has proved his sympathy for and understanding of the common people because he is one of them. Based on any standard of achievement, character and record of service, Francis P. Whitehair is the man YOU SHOULD CHOOSE AS GOVERNOR. He is pledged to work for: * $40.00 a Month Old Age Pensions * Teachers’ Retirement Fund * Better Pay for Teachers * NO New Taxes * Cooperation with Citrus Industry * Nine Months School Term * A Planned Highway System Pa WHITEHAIR for Governor HEAR WHITEHAIR TONIGHT — 10:15 to 11:15 E. S. T. (9:15 to 10-15 C. T.) on Stations WMBR, WFOY WKAT, WTFL, WJNO, WDBO, WFLA, WFTM, WTAL, WCOA. PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT — Paid for by Priends of Francis P. Whitehair