The Key West Citizen Newspaper, July 11, 1940, Page 1

Associated Press Day Wire Service For 60 Years Devoted to the Best Interests of Key West Che Key West Citizen | THE SOUTHERNMOST NE WSPAPER IN THE U. S. A. British ‘CRNSOFS all officers of the court present, | SeSOCOTSTLVSTrvesoVecsesegssescoeleessSSEEEESOCSCR eee oge VOLUME LXI. No. 165. BICYCLE. THIEVES : ! * oa a q (iets ~ ARE SENTENCED Pirates Cove Pioneer Foresaw Nation’s County Board Agrees | ._| SESSION TONIGHT|Pi=ter Cove Pioneer Foreanw Nation's Needs! IN COURT TODAY To Pay Roy Halli === mie wos wat" TT By PRANK W. LOVERING i SUBJECTS ARE TO BE ACT-/ { Many a time these past fret-,away there Christmas Monday,! GUILTY: GIVEN SIX-MONTH | ED UPON | —— ; “Leave the zoning law as a 'acted!” * j — last conversation with the late C.{Within ten days, January 5th, | | Irving Wright, far-seeing builder ,1953, at his home in Northamp- 4+ the session of Criminal] of Pirates Cove Fishing Camp on *", Mass. “Court this mornnig, which open- Ee west: ta, the tasers). of my, ed at 9:03 o'clock with Judge ‘William V. Albury presiding and } i ful, unbelievable years, I have December 26th, 1932. Ex-Presi-! sewTEeNcE | lived over again in memory dent Calvin Coolidge was to die That's the battle-cry of an ap-|Sugar Loaf Key. | Bee i ete long-time personal friend at his l parent minority of councilmen to] Mr. Wright was ill then and 2 A Olney Roberts Given SM OPMO MM DA AA >< carried into the first counciljunder the constant care of a father’s home in Rockland, Mass., KEY WEST, FLORIDA, THURSDAY, JULY 11, 1940 | LARGE SPONGE |session of this month tonight atjnurse, but bouyant as during all Wednesday, the 28th of Decem- the caunol Caden: is eee Transportation Cost For {council chambers in the City|the years I had known him, fill-/bet and from then till now I-)/0 “Diiver charged with petty | ° DEALERS HERE Hall, and a battle-cry, supported/ed with plans for the future of D@v¢ often been reminded of our “larceny, was called for trial. t meGl du by! al large uupiciiy fal Dieates | Comecand ies ete 1it-/last conversation, t:iescianim jose | Both of the enen ameeredd the | FM BMDO MAA OAL Enhareed Maneuvers Be —— Public opinion, that is likely tolerature for the following season,' « Bry rans = pei ey canaian fact Charges with a plea of not guilty | ANOTHER BOOSTER S. M. Arnold and son. ‘provide a session of record-|which he believed would prove par ad ‘eee anil West = ‘and the following jury was called ° Sandy. among the largest |jength. the best in the history of his’' Naked s eedate cman “ito try the issue: Harold C. chamois and sponge dealers City Clerk Archie Roberts fur-|Keys pioneering. ying * highwey. to en, |Thompson;. Jr, Harold Baker, | in the country. were visitors ‘ther added to the prophecy of a| Discussion was then at its ©*PFess super-highway, to cost Frank de Ledn, Rich H. Sawyer, | in Key West recently, and were shown about the city on an extensive sightseeing tour ‘long session when he called at-|height in magazines and news+ about $70,000,000, which will be by B. Milton Russell. 1005 ‘attend to, all piled up since the|being displaced by mechanical Harrisburg, the Penn state's ADI were stolen, were identified by ; The Arnolds hail from St. ‘your cot along with you and plan|lions likely to be. ee eon oe alicaed Gidaans a did not believe the world . was! ten years. They indicated on | been pushed by both sides of the ‘the top of the Triangular Myles y ee are nice Mrs. Wii could and should be’ turned, at [about 11:20 o'clock and the jury erty owners here. !victory for either side. Propon- mountains, filling valleys, build- | Wit” @ verdict finding both of the been most active in stressing rea- Trip To Arizona For: Treatment Roy Hamlin addressed the | board of county commissioners last night at the regular meeting of the board, explaining that he felt his work as fingerprint ex- pert merited his being placed on the payroll of the county. He was employed at a salary of $50 per month, pending a meeting at which all members were present. Attending the meeting were Acting Chairman T. Jenkins Cur- ry, Commissioners B. B. Warren and Wm. T. Monsalvatge; Acting oe Benjamin Saunders and Percy M.j ltention to the stack of corre-!papers of the machine age— finished by car eeatarnd bo, { ispondence and list of matters to;Technocracy—where men were 2 | Parts of the bicycles, which Eaton sjreet. well-known ‘last meeting held June 20. |devices so rapidly that millions |‘@! Sa = - the owners, and they were prov-| Key West sponge wholesaler. (“Might be a good idea to bring|were out of work, and more mil-! eles Dt tae Gee len to be the same which were Louis and have made yearly {to spend the night”, he stated. {| It was in the Fall of 1932, and 50me Dhases of Technocracy. He! 0a parker at the time they visits to this city for the past | Much undercover work has}we were in Mr. Wright's suite at iil gukeg “ancclionical: «le SS een ace seis this year's trip that they (zoning case and the issue, at Standish Hotel in Kenmore lieved that the hands of men may decide to become prop- this writing, is not predictive of |retired to the room and returned | {had asked me to watch the lights Government Dehest, on some such is, the court room at 11:35 o'clock | ‘ents of strict enforcement of zon-'of the city coming on at the end pears aes. Some III IGE SSS ing provisions, however, have 3 Se ae ee eed cee et ight ac :accused guilty as charged in a | ic |information. | room overlooking Commonwealth gh i ae == ee Having the prisoners arraigned | Avenue and Beacon Street, with ia ccaaime Ht cab) en the bar, they were asked by ithe dome of the State House in 3 > { sons why no detrimental preced- ent should be set by overt action of the council. Pre: reper the judge what they had to say Attorney William V. Albury, Clerk Ross C. Sawyer, Chief Deputy Sheriff Bernard Waite and a few interested citizens. Carl Bervaldi, chairman, and W. Curry Harris, attorney, were ab- sent from the city, as was Com- missioner Norberg Thompson. Aid Voted Roberts Olney Roberts was ordered furnished transportation by ~the board to Tucson, Ariz. He told the board that when he was liv- ing in Arizona he had not been bothered with mastoiditis, from which he was now suffering, and that he felt that if he was given the opportunity to again make his home there he would be as- sisted. Alfred Armengol had his bond of $500 with the American Sure- ty Company of New York as No- tary Public for the state-at-large presented to the board, and it was approved by the members present. Reports Presented Semi-annual reports of officers were read and accepted as fol- lows: County Judge Raymond R. Lord—total receipts, $1,277.17: expenses, $429.50; net, $847.67. Sheriff K. O. Thompson—total receipts, $2,249.21; expenses, $2,- 878.58; net, zero. Frank H. Ladd, tax collector— total receipts, $4,577.65; expenses, $1,382.60; net, $3,195.15. J. O. Kirchheiner, tax asses- sor—total receipts, $892; expens- es, $815; net, $77. Ross C. Sawyer, clerk circuit court—total receipts, $2,914.05: expenses, $2,311.39; net, $602.66. Allan B. Cleare, Jr. county solicitor—total receipts, $1,185; expneses, $160; net, $1,025 E. R. Lowe, justice of the Peace —total receipts, $56.17; expenses, $50.46; net, $5.71. Cleve Johnson, constable—to- tal receipts, $389.60; expenses, $228.99; net, $160.61. Depositary accounts were read by Commissioner Curry, checked by Commissioner Monsalvatge SRD MEET HERE Agreeing that the improve- ;ments planned by Capt. Luther CLERK SAWYER SENT MES- SAGE TO J. W. PERK- INS TODAY !Pinder are entirely worthwhile, | the thought seems to prevail among those who favor the zon- {ing law that he will set an heroic ‘example and gain wide favor {from both sides, if he would ‘choose to alter his plans slightly to conform to the provisions stated for the district in which he decided to build. SUMMER CAMP HAS PARADE AND PICNIC TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY MARCHED TO BEACH ON WEDNESDAY The two hundred and school children ensziled in Representative Bernie C. Papy,' appeared before the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting last night and said that he had been informed the State Road Depatment was to hold their next meeting in Fort Myers, but he believed that the meting would be held in Key West if an invitation was extend- ed by the board. This morning Clerk Ross C. Sawyer sent an invitation to James W. Perkins, Chairman of the State Road Department, at Tallahassee asking that the next meeting of the department be held in Key West and assuring him that a “most hospitable com- munity would deem it an honor to have the invitation accepted by your honorable boad”. KU KLUX KLAN OFFICIALS HERE PLAN TO REORGANIZE LO- CAL CHAPTER: _ DE- SCRIBE ACTIVITIES Fred M. Bass, of Orlando; W. H. Kretsinger, also of Orlando, and W. A. Kallstron, of Miami, were visitors in the city yester- day on a combined business and pleasure trip. The three men are state offi- cers in the Ku Klux Klan. They spent a half hour in The Citizen office explaining the work being done by that organization nation- wide in co-operating with the FBI drive to detect acts against the government committed by foreign agents. spectacular sight Wednesday morning in a parade from the ‘where the day was spent in en- At South Beach, a full day's program was held and enjoyed by all. Swimming and water sports were first on the program, supervised by the recreation di- rectors of the WPA Recreation Department. The Art Project took pictures of the day’s events and a class in Nature Study su- ‘pervised by Mary Morgan was much enjoyed. Lunch Room Project supplied sandwiches, watermelons -and cold drinks, which were thor- oughly enjoyed by every one. The various WPA projects co- operating in the activities of the Summer Camp include Recrea- tion, Music, Art, Lunch Room and Library. STATE CONDUCTS Roosevelt Summer Camp made a! Harris Schoo] to South Beach, ; joying a picnic. i Mr. Bass is Grand Dragon of the state, Mr. Kretsinger is Grand Klabee and Mr. Kallstron, Great Titan, of Province No. 5. i They stated an effort would be made to revive the local K.K-K./ chapter. TWO. DESTROYERS FUELED IN PORT United States Navy Destroy- ers Aulick and Edwards stopped in the naval station yesterday for a few hours, to take on a supply of fuel and proceeded to some undesignated point. Vessels in the harbor and signed by the acting chair- man. LLEGE HEAD AT FSCW TO RESIGN ADVANCED AGE CAUSE OF MOVE; BOARD TO NAME SUCCESSOR DAYTONA BEACH, July 11 (FNS).—Giving advanced age as his reason, Dr. Edward Conradi, 71 year old educator and presi- dent of the Florida State College for Women since 1909 announced his resignation here this week. this LICENSE. DRIVE HIGHWAY PATROL TO STOP ALL CARS, LOOKING FOR LAW VIOLATORS TALLAHASSEE, Fla. July "1 !(FNS)—A careful check of alf}Principles of the drivers‘of motor vehicles is being conducted by the Florida State Highway patrol in an effort to Tid the roads of unlicensed driv- ers, it was officially announced. Drivers are warned to have their drivers license available at all times, as officers will stop motorists for license inspection at various points. County high- way police will cooperate with state patrolmen in this work. ,the distant background. | A City Alight Somewhere at a great Edison station men were throwing switches that set street after street aglow in the gathering twilight Finally the State House dome, covered with . gold leaf to catch and reflect the splendor of the sun by day, burst .into a coronet of fire which was Painted instantly in the black mirror of the rain-swept thor- ,oughfare at our feet. } Mr. Wright and his good wife and I gazed for some minutes in silence at the animated scene, ;and then we bade each other igoodbye till we should meet again that winter at Key West jand Pirates Cove—but. he went jdown to Philadelphia, and passed} fifty the { TAMPA, July 11 (FNS).— Democrats who registered for the May primaries, although most of them don’t know it, took an oath to support the party’s nominees in the November general elec- tion, Supervisor of Registration Dekle stated here today in an- !swer to an inquiry on the sub- ject. ; There is no law to stop them {from voting for Wendell Willkie for president if they see fit to do so and want to ignore their party }Pledge. As a participant in a |Democratic primary, they can- ;not be questioned at the polls in |November as to how they are {voting in the general election. | Voters who did not register for {the May primaries may register jfor the general election after |August 1. In registering for the |general election no pledge of par- ‘ty affiliation is required. | Obligations Of Democrais Explaining the obligation of the voters who registered as Democrats and voted in the May jelections, Dekle points out that the Democratic Executive Com- mittee has officially defined a “Democrat” as (1) A white per- ;son. (2) That they believe in the } Democratic jparty and will: support and vote |for the nominees of said party in the ensuing general election. (3) That such Democrats are regis- tered as Democrats according to the provisions of the laws of Florida. Back in 1928 when there was no such definition or provision, Florida Democrats Democrats | Would ‘Control i Election With State Law to work it would also put ma-! chines to work. It would be of /perore sentence was passed and | tremendous value as a military | ity - sab we an | would certainly direct the tax-|, Judge Albury sai that they | payers’ money into channels |#4 — be aged Pass or | where there could be no reason- |} — cae that thes agi “7 able fight against the objective. ; fi 2 To Reis we = = = ,It would not be pouring money |*™€¢ a oon down political rat-holes”. ity jail for a period of six months. Irving Wright may have been}. a iy 9:30 o'clock wi dineal visionary, but surely he pro-:2 oe are ais Phesied much of what the im-|7°W morning. minent years following his death! breught forth so abundantly— PROGRAM FOR “leaf raking” and “sandpile | ’ And to me he predicted what | France has found out these last | REGIMENTAL BAND APPEARS AT FT. TAYLOR BAND- few, weeks to her sorrow, name- ly, that soldiery og foot is no SHELL TONIGHT = | good without it is carried} (Continuea on Page Four) Warant Officer Caesar La; | Monaca, conductor of the 265th} j Regimental Band, Coast Artillery, {Florida National Guard, an-/ :Mounced the following program jfor a concert to be given tonight jat Ft. Taylor at 7:45 o’clock (ad-/ cratic nominee regardless of who | mission by invitation only): j it might be. ;Grand March from the Opera,; Conscience Voters’ Guide | “Tannhauser” Wagner | The Democratic Committee Ballet Music from “Coppelia” | further provided that any can-! as Delibes didate running on the Demo-|“Stormy Weather”, a descriptive | <eratic ticket must swear, that | apg i commie, *s "7 i past Pre Saas ch ras Cuan Solo, Technical Sergeant preceding general election. ; Rosary Picciolo: i But when a voter closes the; “Beautiful Waves” Hartman curtain in a voting machine, “Somewhere A Voice Is rs Dekle pointed out, only he and| __ing” ate | his ae will know what he |“Indian Summer”, an American | does and there is no way to en. Idyl Victor Herbert force the oath or to check on it. |The famous “Bolero | It is expected that many wi Maurice Ravell | bolt the party in November, vot-|Fox Trot, “Begin the Beguine” ing for Willkie, particularly if E 2 Porter | Roosevelt is nominated for a Overture, “Orpheus Offenbach third term. | “The Star Spangled Banner” Key Voters will not get a chance! or the Democratic nominees by ‘7:45 o'clock. name but will have to vote for Friday evening the band con-! to vote for either the Republican cert will be at La Concha Park,! " WASHINGTON, July Politics was silenced here today, as the chief noise moved to Chi cago and the scene of the Demo- cratic Convention opening up in the Windy City next Monday Congress prepared to recess to- day for the duration of the con- vention and there appeared lit- tle likelihood that important le- Bislation would be passed before the closing signal is given late this afternoon Democrats moved to forestall a third movement today by an- nouncing that their platform would include a “no American boys to Europe” plank This. & was thought, would satisfy the issolatjonist factors im the party News from the GOP camp to- day was that candidate Willkie may plan an extensive tour de- signed to “take the Solid South.” PEPPER’S CHANCES DECLARED NAME MAY BE PRESENTED FOR VICE-PRESIDENCY: WANT WESTERNER TAMPA, July 11 (FNS)—An associated press report from Washington this week stated that jit was disclosed that the name of {Senator Claude Pepper of Fio- rida would be placed before the {Democratic Convention in Chi- cago for vice-president, but pomt- ed out that leaders were opposed seven party electors and they | will find the Democratic ciccto~s HOFFMANS HAVE listed in one group and the Re-| publican electors listed in an- kicked over i party traces and delivered Flor- ida to Herbert Hoover against His successor will be selected by the State Board of Control. Among those mentioned for the Post are Dr. W. S. Allen, presi- dent of Stetson University, and Dean Walter Matherley, of the University of Florida school of business administration. morning are the Meade, Laub, McClanahan, Crowninshield, Hale, Aaron Ward, Noa and the flagship Lea. The Meade and the Laub, are also calling at this port for fuel oil, and will proceed-after being Tefueled, to some unnamed dis- j tination. Destroyers All drivers of motor vehicles are required to have license and the law provides a maximum pe- nalty for violation of a $500 fine imprisonment. State wide effort and will be continued-so as to thoroughly | automatically $ | cover the state, it was announced. | support and vote for the Demo- jofficials. and six months Al Smith, the Democratic nom- To prevent a recurrence of such a breakaway, the party in Flor- jida then took action to bind its il one registering as a Democrat Pledged himself to for governor, gi cated that at occurred and 2 lave beheved to have tees as a result specialized terror plane swooping iow over smal village anc fieles pumpmg mache gum bullet. anc drappeng amet = cendury bomts mite Ge ‘tryside are beliewed & the start of taes the 3 hours. especially as Ported that the Balkar has saGetreaket for nous contreversy fer e being. at least Accordingty oom cies of England are om Ie akeet as they wate) for Ge fe ae that inducate at aTiermx force Naz troaps British sod f the attack whe cour Deen 2 Bebeving exist on the Engist west From Rumane. 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