The Key West Citizen Newspaper, August 9, 1940, Page 2

PAGE TWO THE CVIIZEN PUBLISHING CO. INC. > hed Daily Except Sunday By MAN, President and Publisher Manager en Building 4 Ann Streets Newspaper In . »e County sy West and Florida, ber of the Associated Press 1 Press is exclusively entitled to use f ws dispatches credited to = in this paper and also here. $10.00 5.00 ING RATES ion. IAL NOTICE rds of thanks, resolutions of te., will be charged for at cents a line. and invites discus- of local or general VEMENTS FOR KEY WEST ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN d Sewerage. and Apartments. nd Bathing Pa nd and Sea. of County and City Gov- Conscription during times of peace is slavery, »dy with ready cash will meet “ho know how he should spend it. Ar x objection to a law that can- not be enforced is that it sometimes is en- forced. Farmers usually raise a surplus, but ne thirg he can never produce enough of | is votes, In the East where this item is written, get six-course dinners for 50 Of course, the dinners are course. can cents. President Roosevelt’s inarticulate at- | itude for the past several years towards a third term and final acceptance, once more ! proves the assertion that silence gives con- | Since the program for the welfare of | been | ’s indigent children has not completed and the children of some £lor- ida families tc help the children of Why should we be uncharitable own destitute children and chari- to those of other nations? ently at the Demo- r distributed »paign buttons, adorned not by t by a bright red rooster and legend: ‘Just Roosevelt.” ‘Mr history recall what happened istides when the people got tired of him called “Just.” They banished om the city. > were President Roosevelt's genuity never des creed the nomination of Secretary Wallace the vice presidency, he v political in- ts him. running mate was in control of large its of public funds and a vast army r antes by reason of his being the ‘the AAA. Don’t tell us Roosevelt think of that! When the bodily machinery is func- + properly, the heat engendered is | That mark is normal on the | y 98.6. thermometer. In New York re- peak temperature was 98.6, rmal bodily temperature, yet the heat seemed like,an inferno. Apparently, it is t can’t take it; we’re too thin \ nned anyway. Ii was in 1588 that Philip I1.of Spain ed against England the “Great da.” Elizabeth ruled at the time and »pealed to the Deity for aid in a solemn is known the Spanish Armada | nited 2 ailed, and today the British are praying for deliverance from a more owerful peril. Spain and England both -ayed for success, and the Deity favored e latter. In the present struggle be- een Germany and England, only Eng- lend. pr His choice is determined. It is unthink- ahié; He will grant a God-less nation an hgorable victory. Che ivy West Citizen | are in dire need, there is no | Great | When he de- | aware that | so if the Deity does imtervene, | | NAVY HEADQUARTERS HERE Civic organizations and many citizens of Key West have been studying the pro- pesed setting up of a separate naval dis- trict for the State of Florida ever since the hint was dropped by Senator Andrews that he was moving towards that end.- Con- sensus is that this city would be the most favored of all present bases in the state. Accordingly, and just to remind the powers in control of such matters, many of the local groups have wired reminders on the subject to Senator Andrews and our other legislators in Washington. The Gibraltar of America—Guardian of the Caribbean—Furtherest South of all Bases—Nearest to Panama Canal; and many more catch phrases come to mind to remind the naval authorities of cogent reasons why Key West should be designated as headquarters of the seventh district-to-be. As a special release on the subject stated this week, there is precedent for making the new district stretch almost en- tirely around the whole of Florida. That being the status in days gone by—why not the same for the present and future? Key West’s glorious past in’ connec- ticn with naval affairs of the nation speaks forth at this time in favor of reviving those days. A good-sized step has been taken already towards a matching of the days gone by. Completion of the picture will come when the Island City is designated as headquarters’ city. The Citizen feels that all organiza- tions in the city should send messages to | our representatives in Washington in sup- port of bringing headquarters honors to this city. Much is to be gained from such designation. No effort should be left un- done to gain the end that, according to re- ports, other cities of the state are striving | for. Key West—headquarters of the Sev- enth Naval District! Sounds good to us. Let’s make it a reality. UNCLAIMED MILLIONS In view of the conditions which have prevailed the last few years it would seem that almost anyone who had ready money available would be inquiring about it, es- pecially if it were not producing any come. Yet the treasurer of the United States ; Some time ago stated that more than 38 million dollars due American citizens as principal and interest on matured Liberty bonds and Victory notes remained un- claimed in the treasury. Many theories are advanced con- ; cerning this seeming indifference on the part of holders of these government obli- gations, each of which may be correct as | to certain portions of the large sum in- volved. Some of these bonds and notes have doubtless been destroyed by fire or other- wise, others have been hidden away and forgotten, still other holders do not know that theif securities have been called for redemption, while some know they can get | their money but prefer to leave it with | Uncle Sam. | It has been rumored that a good many in- purchasers of Liberty bonds.thought they | were simply donating the amount paid to help the country win the war, and at least Liberty bond inquired of the treasury to find out when he must pay interest on it. Whatever the reason for not present- ing these bonds and notes for payment, the | government is not doing the worrying. no claim is made for any amounts due, the treasury is just in that much. PEDESTRIAN ASSERTS RIGHTS We don’t know his name but a pedes- trian in Memphis, Tenn., deserves a medal cr something of the kind. It seems’ that the brother was travel- ling on foot. The driver of an automobile, reaching the intersection of two streets, stopped his car without regard to the rights of pedestrians, blocking the walk- way marked out by white lines. When he came up to the car the | pedestrian quietly opened the rear door of the sedan, on his side, stepped into the car, opened the door on the other side and step- ped out, leaving both doors wide open. The motorist had to det out of his car in order to shut the open doors but the pedestrian was on his way, having suc- cessfully asserted his right to use the walk- way, unmolested and uninterfered with by | careless and selfish motorists. one case is known in which the holder of a | If | these : ee : “IT’S MY LAST OFFER” The middle of the road is no place for an argument } a ene amen en om Netes and happenings in connection with growing Art activities in Key West will be published weekly in this column in ‘Fhe Citizen, sponsored by the WPA Key t Art Center. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE of | blind pension from the state, and was fairly so. However, the de-| the Art Center met Monday eve- | quite logically added: “Even if I pression was in full gear, and) ning to discuss plans for the com- ing season activities. MONTHLY STAFF MEETING! was held August 2nd. Improve- ment of the general appearance of the project was discussed. New signs and fresh paint will add much to the building. Work; will soon begin. FIGURE DRAWING CLASS is held each Friday evening under instructor Roger L. Wilcox. Miss Edie Williams was model for the week. The class is progressing well. KEY WEST ARTISTS’ EXHI- |BITION, opening at the Art Cen- ter Monday past, might be term- ed the Mid-Summer Show. It is a remarkably good exhibition, considering the season. Normal- ly, most artists are painting “up north” at this time of the year. The oil paintings displayed are good enough for any show and have a very interesting flavor. Watercolors, drawings and prints give a good balance to round out the show and the exhibition fills all the gallery space at the Cen- ter. MRS. MARJORIE STEVENS donated a very interesting Key West watercolor to be awarded as the prize for the draw of the votes to be cast during the exhi- bition for the most popular pic- ture. This prize goes on display in the window of the San Carlos Book Store on Duval street. You remember that the last week’s _prize. a watercolor by Roger L. 'Wilcox, was awarded to Miss Frances Cochran, one of our Key West public school teachers. 'Todav's Birthdavs SIDELIGHTS By MARCY B. DARNALL | Former Editor of The Citizen sae ame renee SS f Waeessn: Gilell of Chicams bed }no driver's license when arrested iby police for knocking over a ‘signpost and driving away, but he had an excuse for not having one. He said he was almost blind; in fact, was drawing a joes I couldn’t get a license.” | Col. Roscoe Turner, the famous speed pilot, who has set scores of new airplane records and toured the country as a stunt flyer for many years, is recovering from a broken pelvis and other injuries suffered in his first serious acci- ;dent. While driving an auto- ,mobilée in Indianapolis he col- lided with another car. Ripley tells of the hard luck of Pitcher Snyder of a Verdi, Calif., baseball team. In one game he allowed only four hits, but his epponents made 41 runs. - The reason for this incredible occur- rence is that Snyder’s team mates made 20 errors during the game. Stillman Evans has a unique record for attendance at Demo- cratic national conventions as a delegate from different states. In 1932 he represented Texas, in in the recent Chicago convention he was a delegate from Tennes- see. Mrs. Martha Smith of Chicago spent a recent hot day at a cool clubhouse, reading and writing letters. She paid for her food and drink with a check, and a few days later her bank evident- ly recognized her handwriting and called her up about it. She had signed the check “Affection- ately, Martha.” Last March a Washington cor- respondent, Everett Watkins, bet Vice-President Garner $10 that he could not name the Demo- cratic nominee for President. Garner wrote a name on a card, sealed it in an envelope and told , Watkins to open it after the con- vention. The name on the card —F. D. Roosevelt. |the American Red Cross, Wash- ington, born in Bedford Co. 'Tenn., 62 years ago. Dr. Warren F. Draper of the U. S. Public Health Service, Washington, D. C., born at Cam- bridge, Mass., 57 years ago. Mahonri Young of New York, eminent sculptor-painter, born at {Salt Lake City, 63 years ago. Charles W. Taussig of New York, manufacturer, one of the original members of the “Brain Trust” of the New Deal, born in New York, 44 years ago. Rev. William Axling, noted Baptict missionary, born at Oma- ha, Nebr., 67 years ago. Dr. Edward S. Parsons, presi- | dent emeritus of the Marrietta, Ohio, College, born in Brooklyn, N. Y., 77 years ago. Dr. Dunlap P. Penhallow of Washington, D. C., noted surgeon, Norman H. Davis, chariman of! Immediately after being nomi- nated for President by the Re- publicans, Wendell L. Willkie re- ‘igned from the presidency of the {Commonwealth & Southern Cor- poration. He has been succeeded by 54-year-old Michigan-born Justin R. Whiting, former coun- sel for the company. A cruiser now being built by |the United States Navy will bear the name “Tallahassee”, it was announced by Secretary Frank Knox. (Continued from Page One) when she pulled in at Province- town a few days ago, but the identifying mark, “Miami”, was inescapable. Much of the sleep- ing quarters had been removed during the Atlantic City, renais- sance, to make more deck space, and now a double colonnade of white-painted wooden posts roughly indicates the location of | the vanished cabin walls. The lifeboats are practically new, their age indicated by the! bronze date plates of the manu- facturer—1932. These boats and! the life preservers all bear the! name, “Steel Pier”. | Below decks the lounging room | that once graced the stern is a) cafeteria; you enter through one pier of doors and leave through the other. | There is a sign at the entrance | of the passageway on the port- side of the engine room: “Minors| Prohibited”. Beyond the sign is an elegant bar. Forward, the| passage opens to a i room set with circular green steel) tables from the center of each of| which is spread a gay umbrella| upported by a pole. It looks {like a misplaced Florida beach | colony—sadly misplaced. | ; Opposite the engines in the! starboard passageway is a tobac- | co and periodical stand. The yacht is in very good condition, | well painted, and ship-shape, al-{ though the ehief officer apolo-} gized for the litter left by the} excursionists, but the crew was| making short work of that. | The Steel Pier had a good busi- | ness out of Atlantic City the} summer of 1932, and that of 1933, when on November 28, 1933, she| returned to Miami she had not! been there for more than 30! years. It was planned to use her) as a tourist boat for trips of short | duration out of Biscayne Bay.| The old Flagler yacht appeared | sprightly enough when she en-/ ‘tered the Government Cut and ipassed on to Miami harbor—but ‘she was a stranger in a foreign! land. - Many Changes , The channel was much wider than when the Miami steamed) south years before to open up| the Havana service of the Fior- ida East Coast Extension from Knight's Key. Great ocean-go-/ ing ships towered above her. | Piers stretched along much of the once ugly waterfront. Freight| ships lay at their docks. A yacht! sin was alive with magnificent | pleasure craft, and the old-timer | crept in alongside the Munson FIP LLL AY FRIDal. A -_—_——— trips were taken to sea; then canal om Gallp coeuie jcame a financial storm OF S.S. MIAMI April 4, 1934, the United States Se rect vec mes” = marshal at Miami wes ordered te sell the Steel Pier to stop rum- ning expenses of keeping the yacht in dock pending settiemem of libellants approxumat- ing around $7500. Mrs Leuise Blizzard, owner of all but two shares of the Atlantic Steamship Company's stock, was given pos- session of the boat's fine furnish- ings and equipment She clas ed jt as personal property. The City of Miami sought $770.23 fer dockage. An oil company wanted $1,034.90; a paint company had 2 claim for $90.30; seamen sought back pay, and an assignee it claims amounting +» $4173.16. On April 14, 1934, the Steel Pier was bought by the East Coast Bay & Metal Co. of Miami for $10,150, and as she was im good condition the firm cut the vessel up for sale. It was bought by the Cape Cod Steamship Com- pany and began a new existence tripping it betwen Boston and the entrance to the Cape Cod CCC =e S ) OSI PISSED PES PEELE LEE Hf you do not Receive Your Copy of By 6 P.M Between 6 and 7 P. M. The CITIZEN PHONE—WESTERN UNION and a Western Union Messenger Bey =<_ deliver your copy of The Cities CHAM AAPA AME? J LAt2ztit2tizizttzzpLshéiéa Line pier and suffered herself to, 1936 he went from Maryland, and be warped in, groaning, and tied | f up. If Miami had changed, so had ;the “Miami”—just a common ex- | cursion boat now, weary of the | j sophisticated North, shopworn from the summer's use, living in the past, fearing the present,/ doubtful of the future. To those} for whom she was identified, her 250-foot length, her 40-foot beam, her gross tonnage of 1741, and her licensed authority to carry ,1148- passengers seemed a hollow mockery of those happier days} back there in the graveyard of the years. Dine And Dance } The Miami's cabins and state-} reoms wherein the elect were/ quartered on the occasion of | Flagler’s memorable yachting parties, had disappeared. In their place was a glistening dance/ floor and dining stalls. A string dance band held forth with jazz tunes on the stage once occupied | by an ensemble to entertain the | notables who once rode the one- time patrician of the seas. (Today the jazz band out of Boston is; Joe Burke’s—which surely cannot be an advertisement,in Key! | West.) } | As an adventure into the realm | of excursion boating the Stee!| Pier is said to have cost her pro-/ moters in Atlantic City nearly | $200,000 for architectural changes | alone. During the winter of «1933-34 at Miami some four-hour | born Amherst, Mass, 60 years! ago. ca ae ee 'Todav’s Horoscope a eee ROR RE EE Today's impulsive disposition causes the native to rush into af- fairs and, too often, soon falling out of them. The nature is affec- tionate, but inclined to wail over troubles really too small to no- tice. In many cases, good for- tune may follow through enthus- jjiasm for a certain variety of i work. EL carries thrilling promise of 2 friendly geto gether with 2 congenial crowd But if you newer @ telephone, it ig GifScult for friends > ge = touch with you They may be forced to leave pou out. Why let this happen? welepsone wl cee you always im ready teach—and = the sez! But it will cost only a few penmes 2 day '—< fling sum for s worlé of picamere for greme comfort and security It just doesn’t pay to =ry so get alo - without 2 tees cc Order you-s to“ay! i TES