The Key West Citizen Newspaper, June 27, 1940, Page 2

PAGE TWO The Hey West Citizen ly Daily Newspaper in Key West and Monroe County y West, Florida, @ ; Membcr of the Associated Press The Associated Press is exc ly entitled to use for republication of all news d news pub!’ 2d here. SUBSCRIPTION RATES , cards of thanks, resolutions of ityary notices, etc. will be charged for at e of [% cents a line from which discus- or general us communi- THE KEY WEST CITIZEN WILL always seek the truth and print it without fear and without favor; never be afraid to attack wrong or to applaud right; always fight tor progress; never be the or- gan or the mouthpiece of any person, clique, ; always do its utmost for the public welfare; never tolerate corruption or faction or cla: injustice; denounee vice and praise virtue, commend good done by individual or organ- n; tolerant of others’ rights, views and opinions; print only news that will elevate and not contaminate the reader; never com- promise with principle. IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN Water and Sewera More Hotels and “Apartments. Beach and Bathing Pavilion. Airports—Land and Sea. Consolidation of County and City Gov- ernments. A Modern City Hospital. The economic set-up of the world as as its political condition will be revo- lutionized if the totalitarian philosophy | triumphs. Mussolini wants the Mediterranean to be an Italian lake, and Hitler wants the world to be a German apple. Stalin | doesn’t say much but grabs when the spirit moves him, | veen noted and reported upon. ‘matter | otherwise credited in this paper and als.-| { future, naturally, lies in the | evolve some plan to collect delinquent tax- | | council, is the apparent drift | bers of the council. | the start of this legislative session when ' | proof was on hand of-a sympathetic under- The presidential campaign will begin | officiglly when the candidates are nomin- | ated and the people of this country enjoy | the privilege of freedom in selecting their | chief executive. | | Meanwhile, don’t forget that a hun-| cred Americans are being killed every day | on éur highways and that no man can serve his nation by getting hurt in an auto- mobile accident. Uncle Sam isn’t so keen on acquiring the English, French and Dutch possessions in the western hemisphere; he has enough possessions now, but their acquisition may Lecome necessary for his protection. The Japanese-are behaving fairly well in the Far East, which makes us a_ little suspicious of the Japanese. They are probably in a huddle and will spring a sur- prise move at the opportune time. The Japs are a wily bunch. The Murphy Act was a blessing to the tax-dodgers, but have they repented? Not so it may be noticed. The delinquent tax list which will be printed in The Citi- zen shortly will be one of the largest ever published, yet everybody (including the tax-dodgers) must admit that times in Key | West have been better the past year than ior many a year before. Five years ago, Paul Dean seemed as promising a pitcher as his elder brother, Dizzy. Then he had a set-back and dropped out of major league baseball. A few days ago, in a New York Giant uni- form, Dean made a successful comeback, winning a four-hit victory over the Chi- cago Cubs. In the meantime, Dizzy has gone back to the minors in the hope that ! a side-arm delivery will bring back the! prowess of the years when he was a sen- sation with the Cardinals. Dizzy and Paul may yet be known as the “Comeback A COURAGEOUS STAND! For over seven months the city coun- cil, advertised in advance as the “business | man’s council”, has been struggling with the affairs of our city. Some progress has By and large, thevch, it alm seems that the task to perform is tea much for even the ma- , . . . . = 1 jority of conscientious councilmen, apply- ing themselves, as they do, to‘the problems of the city many hours of each day. Financial condition of the city is in a bed way—note the slim paydays recently. Bills owed are piling yp at a fast clip and the same old motions are wher funds are available’. ability to es to such an extent that the city’s books may be brought to a credit balance. — Uto- pia? Yes—but not an impossibility. Of interest, however, in affairs of the from har- monious relations between several mem- The city applauded standing on the part.of all councilmen— and it was generally understood that no personalities would"be emphasized in mat- | ters affecting the city’S:welfare. « Lcokers-on at council meetings of late, however, have been distressed to many irstances that point out an alarming tuation. Many votes on vital subjects, too often receive the same split. The same councilmen appear to be bearing the brunt | of attacks on progressive policy, and many times the division of votes appears to be | based on no other reason than a uniting with other members against sponsors of certain mcasures. Thoughtful considera- tion of projects and yotes in favor, or against, appear not to be cast on a basis of “what is good for the city”, but because certain councilmen are for or against the measure. Such a ease was the recent vote cast | on the approval, on first reading, of an ordinance that will bring modernization of the liquor license control matters ‘in the city. All councilmen, whether they actu- ally expressed it, or not, were aware of the fact that the old ordinances were sion. The new ordinance had received a thorough study by the ‘proper committee, and conformed, of absolute necessity, to the state laws on the matter. Came the vote. Four in favor—three against. The same courageous stand in favor of the right way to govern the city. Many times, much too many times, has the vote stood that way. A narrow margin in favor of progressive legislation. It has happend so many times that it becomes increasingly evident that other than con- scientious motives govern the minority. Narrow margin, or not, it is comfort- ing to know that a majority of the coun- cilmen fight cn for a better city. It would be pleasing, however, to witness a unan- imous vote on more important measures in the future. IS JAPAN WAITING TO MOVE? Now that reached an agreement as to the border | between Manchukuo and Mongolia, it ap- | pears that the Japanese will have a freer hand in ward in East Asia and in the South Pacific. The Japanese military against China is continuing with special emphasis upon the bombing of. important Chinese centers. It begins to appear that the Japanese, in the future, will depend | more upon the airplane than upon the foot soldiers to ccmplete the conquest of the Chinese urder Chiang Kai-Shek. The intentions of the Japanese Gov- | ernment toward the areas in the South Pa- cifie will become evident as further de- velopments occur in Europe. The surren- made—“pay | Hope for the ' note | anti- | quated and responsible for much confu- | Russia and Japan have | deveoping their ventures south- | campaign | THE KEY WEST CITIZEN By Jean YESTERDAY: Mac persuades Brenda not to confess to every- one vhat she has done, and tries to cheer her up. Hugh Saltus and his wife are reunited through Brenda’s efforts, but she feels that might have turned out too. Chapter 30 No More “Advice H It WAS only when she was in bed that she allowed herself to face this ‘trouble. “Everybody in The Street is fer happier for your hav- ing come,” had said. “Not everyone on The Street!” “No, not everyone,” he had ; agreed. “I’m not—for one.” In all her tenderly guarded life no one had.ever said anything like that to Brenda. It had wounded her sorely. Mac, who had:been her friend, in spite of their many quarrels; Mac, who had stood by her so staunchly all through this business of Adelaide’s illness; Mac, whom she liked and admired— Mac to tell her he was not happier for her coming! “And I haven't sc much as put a finger tip on his affairs,” she thought, her cheeks burning inthe darkness. “Except for the type- writer being moved and his pencils misplaced — and that was the merest temporary inconvenience —T've not touched his life in any way. “But I suppose it’s because he’s seen what I've done to the others,” she admitted. “No one—least of all a man — likes a meddler. I haven’t meant to do anyone harm,” she told herself, catching her lip beneath her teeth to still its trem- bling. “I haven't even meant to interfere at all. I came here to | work—to mind my own business. And instead——” SPITFIR But the insteads were so many and so accusing that she could not bear to think about them. Slee claimed her like a grieving child. In a few weeks, Adelaide was fully recovered. She was as a mat- ter of fact better than she had been in years, she said. She had ac- quired a new briskness of manner, an efficiency which, while it ex- hibited enough gaps to assure her friends that her lovable casualness had not disappeared, still called forth admiring comment. Discovering the plan by which Isobel had arranged the meals, Adelaide did her best to adopt it. Each evening she made out the menus for the next day; the gro- cery order. To be sure, the scraps of paper which she insisted on us- ing were frequently lost; and even if they were not, Grenadine was| yy, apt to grumble at one or more of the dishes Adelaide asked for: but on the whole the housekeeping Tan more smoothly because of Iso- bel’s brief reign. Brenda was working doggedl; at her book, “looking neither vf the left nor to the right, either!” as she herself said. “I’ve had enough of trying to help people. From now on I’m going to keep in mind that firm that made a fortune tending to its own affairs.” No More Quarrels ad VAIN did Isobel ask her ad- vice about the new man who had come into her life; the tenor whom she had met at the broadcasting station and whose aceompaniment she had played in an emergency. He had liked her work so much that he asked her to play for him often. Presently flowers began to arrive for Miss Burke with grati- fying regularity. ., “But two musicians in one fam- ily!” Isobel protested. “A tenor’s So apt to be conceited, too, don’t you think? Not that Gage is,” she added hastily. “He honestly doesn’t realize how good his voice is, how popular he’s getting to be. What dp you think about it, Brenda?” ; Two months ago Brenda would have leaped eagerly into the affair, scattering advice in all directions. She would have tortured herself by wondering if this romance would break Mac’s heart; would have set herself to discover the state of his affection, and ruth- wished her-to be returned. Now she said mildly: “It’s something you'll have to decide for yourself, Isobel. I don’t even know the man.” “You've met him several times!” “But that’s not knowing him,” replied this newer and wiser Brenda. “One has to be acquainted: with people a long time, and in- timately, before one knows them —if ever.” Isobel gave a confident ‘little’ smile. “I knew.Gage from the mo- ment I met him!” Brenda was free now to drop in- wished: Even the exigent Miss Gre wi . Even it Mi: 5 mond foreed der of the French military forces does not | give Japan an entirely free hand, but the subjugation of England by ‘Germany would remove the last remaining barrier to an aggressive Japanese policy Far East. in the ; shake your head all ike. Ana I know all about the ter- lessly returned Isokel to him if he ha (Ba . rible mistakes you think you've made here. The plain truth is, my lamb, that in this state Hugh could have divorced me for desertion if he’d wanted to. Will you believe I didn’t know that until just the last week or so in New York?” “Nonsense! You know he'd never have done it!” “T’m not-so sure,” was the sober reply. can be hurt and then angry j Tong; then he simply goes away in his mind from the person or subject that has dis- leased “him. he’d gone away irom me!” She shuddered. Brenda’s somber eyes did not brighten. “It might easily have been that my meddling frightened = away! I can’t understand, looking back at it now, how I can pave basa such an obnoxious little 'o0!} “You weren't a fool, and you couldn’t be obnoxious if you tried! You came here, a Burnham, and pica, Se The Street simply dumped their troubles in your lap, and like the sweet child you are, you did your best to help. And in most cases, you did help, too! Look at the Wicks! Look at Mrs. Arnold, |so delighted that Derothy’s short hair is aap; that she’s giv- ing the girl more liberty than she has in years. The twins and Ned Barrow are simply ecstatic over the greenhouse. Even the Ponson* bys are brightened up by their cent labors in Adelaide’s be! So-cheer up, my dear, and give those dimples of yours a little ex- ercise else they'll forget bow to twinkle!” But Brenda only smiled absent- ly and murmured something about getting baek.to her work. “You and Mac are better friends than you used to be, aren't you?” Adelaide had asked that morning. “Tm so glad! You never quarrel any more.” No Gay Teasing No THEY never quarreled any more. Mac inquired politely how her work had gone, she evinced a courteous interest in the advertising business. But between them there rose every day a wall, composed of impersonalities, ce- mented by formality. No gay teas- ing on Mac’s part now. no furious Tages on Brenda’s. They might have been strangers, a trifle over- considerate of each other's feel- ings. Adelaide was pleased, Isobel too absorbed “in her tenor to be ob- servant; only the sharp-eyed Erie noticed, and presently took Bren- da oa, task. at's the matter with you and Mac?” He detainee her as she started up the stairs one evening when Isobel had driven away with ac. “Been fighting?” “Certainly not.” “Why not?” ,, She was not too subdued to raise ironical brows at this question. “Why should we?” “You used to — from the first hour you met, as I remember. What happened? No, you don't, my dear!” He intercepted her as she started again for the hall. “You don't evade me like that. Notes and happenings im connection with art \vities, The .Citizen, sponsored hy the WPA Key West Art Center. THE ART CENTER is working overtime on art publicity for the Navy ‘Relief play tomorrow night. If everyone does not see this performance it will not be its fault. “Broken Dishes” should certainly ‘please Key West with a bang’. We expect a real Little Theatre building for these play- ers will be forthcoming soon. “CHILDREN EVERYWHERE” —and one with a prize. That was the story at a grand recep- tion at the Art Center last Pri- day, when the Parent-Teachers turned out to show the kids they like their paintings. Betty Knowles, our own Key West product, carried off the ‘honors for the most popular picture in the class at the Art Center. ‘SUMMER CAMP! What a “Acrowd of kids have come out for the art classes offered by the Art Center! Stop around at the ‘Harris School any morning and see the young artists at work. Just organized—an art GQub at} the camp to paint a Mural Dec- oration. What next? Schedule of the summer class program is now posted at the Art Center and at Harris School. | BERETS | THE FIGURE DRAWING ‘CLASS scheduled for Friday evening is put ahead by Instruc- ‘tor Wilcox to tonight, as he is not missing the Key West Play- \ers’ production, “Broken Dishes” NAVY RESPONSE to the offer of Art Classes at the Art Center is most gratifying. Officers and service men will find agreeable diversion in painting and draw- jing. Officers in charge broad- casted the class schedule. Classes are Wednesday at 2 p. m., Friday lat 8 p. m. EVE ALSMAN FULLER. State Supervior of the Florida Art Project, WPA, brings good jcheer to Key West this week. Her visit to the local unit is in the interest of all those who are ;deeply interested in maintaining and expanding the services of this valuable asset to the com- jmunity. Many are her friends here and they always welcome her visits. I'm your friend, and Mac’s. If any- } thing’s gone wrong I’m the guy who can put it right,” he finished i grinning cheerfully “If you have the sense God gave you, you won't try!” she flashed with a touch of her old spirit. “All you'll accomplish is getting people to hate you—think you're a med- dler—a fool that steps in where angels fear-to tread. ...” He gave.a law whistle. “So that's it! Gosh, I didn’t know old Mac was an outright moron!” “He’s not a moron! Eric, you make me sick! You who knew Mac——" She stopped abruptly at his sudden grin. “It’s this,” she said more quietly. “I did some- thing—well, disgraceful; and Mae knows about it. That’s why he—” “Listens for your step comit downstairs, and then pretends be deep in the newspaper when you come in! Manages al see you have your favorite =o that you like and no sugar in your coffee” (though gets it!), is never unaware of you a moment that he’s in the house! Great Scott, how the fellow must pouring into places which had been frozen since Adelaide's con- fession. aide frequently for- | WHO KNOWS? See “The Answers” on Page 4 1. What is the population of the areas conquered by Ger- many since the war began? 2. ‘In what year did the Prus- sian Army capture ‘Paris? 3. How did the famous French | 75's get their name? | 4. What is the population of} Italy? | 5. When did President Mon- roe issue his famous Monroe ; declaration? | 7. What prominent union re- Joined the A. F. of L. after being | associated with the C. 1 0? | 8. What is the difference be- ‘tween a congressional recess and ,an_ adjournment? 9. What are “machine tools”? | 10. Is New York closer to | France than to Brazil? | Today's Birthdays ! Helen A. Keller of Forest Hills, L. L, N. ¥., the Tamed, afflicted ot her jeuthor, born at Tuscumbia, Ala.. -DIVORCE ACTIONS Of course, the battle fleet of the Unit- | ed States is in Pacific waters where it ex- | ercises some influence upon Japanese ac- tions. It will continue to do this until Germany and Italy create a threat against the United States in the Atlantic Ocean. If this occurs, the United States will prob- ably require the presence of the fleet clos- er to the continent and its withdrawal from the Pacific will encourage Japanese | aggression. Final decree in the divorce suit! of Aubrey Giles Richmond versus |Maud Sybil Nicholas Richmond, Realty change recorded in the county éourthouse Tuesday was 60 years ago. Dr. Frank R. Lillie of Woods; Hole, Mass., noted zoalogist, born in Toronto, 70 years ago. | | William T. ‘Grant of Delaware, noted merchant, born at Stevens- ville, Pa., 64 years ago. | Dr. Rufus B. von Kleinsmid,; president of the University of {Southern California, born at wich, Ill, 65 years ago. charging extreme cruelty anil_un- that from James Whitney) pp 9 governable temper, was filed in | the. office Knowles and wife, Elizabeth _—_———_— BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT re STORK VISITS CURRYS Mr. and Mrs. C. Percy Curry 417 Duval street, announce arrival of a girl yesterdey morm ing. The new member of the fem- ily has been named Srende Joyce. She and her mother are doing nicely. loday’s Horoscope Today produces loving nature. deceived, for it may have tut little knowledge of human week nesses. It is 2 feminine meture though capable of considersbile power. The affections warm, however, and the teo stormy for such tious disposition. a trusty very liable to be are passsoms Venezuela has no public debt MODERN BANKING SERVICE The First National Bank of Key West Member of the Federe! Deposx: imsetamce Cocperecme