The Key West Citizen Newspaper, October 14, 1940, Page 1

Associated Press Day Wire Service For 60 Years Devoted to the Best Interests of Key West VOLU ME LXI. No. 245. Chr Key West Citizeiu THE SOUTHERNMOST NEWSPAPER Key West. Florida, bas the most equable climate im the country; with an average range of only 14° Fahrenheit IN THE U. S. A. Three Balkan May Unite T Stop Germans PLANS PROGRESS FOR PUBLISHERS’ | “ree Comider Joint MEET NEXT YEAR SEVEN CITIES OF FLORIDA HAVE AGREED TO-ACT AS HOST TO OUTSTANDING GROUP FT George MYERS. Oct. 14.—(FNS) E. Hosmer, publisher of the Southwest Floridan and gen- eral chairman of the com- mittee for entertainment of visit- ing publishers when the National Editorial Association meets in this state next spring, said this week that plans were progress- ing nicely and every indication points to a most successful con- vention and state tour. Traveling in Florida Motor Lines buses, the visiting editors, numbering 500 or more, will be taken on a tour of the state and will be entertained by communi- ties and at points of interest along the route. Cities that already have agreed to act as host to this outstanding group St. Augustine, Daytona Beach, West Palm Beach, Miami, Ft. Myers, Sara- sota and Tampa, with a number of others planning to participate Elabora ‘ams are being ar- Sypress Gardens, Ma- rine Studios and Silver Springs. Dates of the convention have not yet been set but it is expected to be in late April or May. VON COSEL GETS ELENA’S JEWELRY CALLED state include AT COURTHOUSE YESTERDAY MORNING; CU- RIOUS CROWDS IN CITY Dr. Karl visited the terday fron ‘anzler von Cosel heriff's office yes- morning and _ received sheriff Bernard J. jewels that had been dead sweethe: Mesa. The jewels, had been given to rl before she died over », and legally be- ‘osel. puty Waite e wo by Elena Hoyos evealed, the dead nine years long to von Meanwhile, hundreds of cur ity seekers came to Key V yesterday to view the reconstruct- ed likeness of Elena at the Lopez Funeral Home. and to visit the secluded home of the aged scien- tist on Flagler avenue. PRINE HELD ON LARCENY CHARGE Judge E. R. Lowe heard charges filed by Doyle Kirkland, of Tavernier, against J. B. Prime, last weekend, and ordered the latter held for Criminal Court on a grand larceny charge Kirkland claimed that Prime stole a marine motor valued at $ Bond of $250 was fixed, pending appearance at the trial his a MANSE BUILT IN DAY (By Axsociated Press) FRANCISCO, N. C. — Four Tural Presbyterian churches in Stokes and Surry counties, served by the Rev. L. F. Cowan, had just enough funds to buy ma- terials for a manse. So the mem- bers of the congregation got to- gether and erected the building in one day. ‘Turkey, Yugo-Slavia And [his leg. Action; Wait For Rus- sian Decision (By Associated Press) | LONDON, Oct. 14.—Balkan tension still held the forefront in world news today following com- | paratively light diplomatic ction in that sector over the past week- end. Most outstanding of ments from that possible an ce- theatre as that contained in the dispatch that inked Tur- | key, Greece and Yugo-Slavia in an anti-aggression pact aimed at the Germans. This, and the fact that no un-' toward incidents have yet arisen to definitely prove that Hitler plans extensive operations against the British in the Near East, pre- sents the conflicting picture of uncertainty being studied by au- thorities of all nations involved in the present war. If the pact is arranged, it was pointed out here, there would be a total of 40,000,000 people d initely lined up inst Hitler! and any aims he might have ward conquering more nati Both Turkey and Yuo-Slavia have made it known they “will fight to the death” before giving one mile of land to Germany. Russia’s position in the whole controv still remains an enigma > announcement has come from Moscow on what way she will jump, and this, it is thought, is disturbing news to Turkey, who has counted on sup- port from the Sovicts in a line-up of nations that may se: a change of the status quo It is believed, the Russians will the Dardanelles from becoming | Nazi property, which would mean that Stalin would use what | influence he could muster to stop Hitler's designs. More and more pouring into Rumania y, being estimated that a total of | 33,000 had _ cro: the border since early last week when Ger- many announced the policy of} guarding her commercial and] military interests in that nation. Small change, insofar as change in material is | concerned, came in irwar- | fare being conducted by the Nazis and British over home countries. | British counted thirty-two dif- ferent sectors of London bombed last night, with considerable de- struction reported and casualties. The Royal Air Force appeared ; to be trading blow for blow in|, the war, however, with large- scale operation: reported over German cit at least three squadrons reaching the outskirts of Berlin last night. Following small gains made in Egypt, and consolidation of Italian supply lines. dispatches | from: Rome. this morning stated ; that a continuation of the drive towards the Suez canal had been ordered. Rumors were heard Italian capital city that Count Ciano’s command was about to end in favor of a German com- mander. This could not be sub- stantiated, however. of war action, ¥ to- however, that act to protect | i are} toda it} some { | | in the] GOOD ‘TURN BOOMMERANGS SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. — While trying to assist a woman motorist whose car was stuck in a shal low | will have to make will be small. | ditch, Phillip Starkell had the' misfortune to be struck on the} leg by a rock thrown at him by the spinning rear wheel. It broke | TWO OFFICIALS AT NAVY YARD TO LEAVE SOON, CAPTAIN CARPENDER TO GO EXCELLENT ONE FOR ISLAND CITY FOUR NEW MEMBERS _IN- TO WASHINGTON; COMDR. | It BLACKWELL WILL LEAVE| FOR CHINA DUTY i | Commander R. C. Blackwell,! U.S.N., M.C., senior medical offi-' cer at the Naval Station here, leave this weekend for a new post in China, according to an- nouncement by Captain Walter F. Jacobs, U.S.N., commandant at ; the station. i Commander Blackwell will be relieved of his duties here by, Commander Charles P. Archam- | beault, U.S.N., M.C., who, with! (Continued on Page Four) SS SSB LaS SS 4 will |DAHLES RETURN FOR NEW SEASON Mr. and Mrs. K. N. Dahle. of Diamond, Oregon, arrived in Key West this morning to spend the coming winter sea- son here at their home, 1224 Seminary street. This makes the fourth con- secutive season that the Dahles have been residents of Key West. fd wis aia —_— ‘NO PACK. GUN OR MARCH’ FOR DRAFTED see Phemmanistss And tanite. DOCTORS. DENTISTS OR SKILLED MEN By JACK STINNETT. WASHINGTON, Oct. 14.—Here are more answers to some of the million questions that young men, their parents, relatives and friends are asking about selec- tive service: Q.Iama sophomore in a theological seminary, study- ing for the ministry. Am I ex- empt? A. Yes. But you must register if you are of draft age. Ministers and men who are studying for the ministry are in one of the few groups designated in the law as ‘exempt. { Q. I ama chemist, working for a company which does not now have any defense orders but expects to get some. Will I be drafted? ' A. The fact that you are a/ OATH ADMINISTERED TO REGISTRARS Ross C. Sawyer, chairman tive Service Registration Board. announced this noon that principals of the four Key West schools at which the regis- trations will be held next Wednesday. were administered | manager; AP Feature Service Writer KEY WEST, FLORIDA, MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1940 PCCOSCOROTSETESSESSSOSOSOESEESOOSSSELESETELEOS eee cee nee ioe BENSON’S IDEA’ WOULD BE AN Interest - Pablic Vite Sadie Berkeley The Citizen's attention was recently called to an article in The Readers Digest which was entitled “Mrs. Benson Helps Run Her Town”, as condensed from The Common- weal by Karl Detzer. In the interests of “Better Gov- ernment in Key West”, the article is reprinted herewith in its entirety. Mrs. Benson didn’t wait to do her supper dishes. With notes from last night’s neighborhood meeting stuffed into her hand- bag, she hurried down to the city hall. The eight members of the Berkeley, Calif. city council al- ready sat around the big table. Mayor Frank Stewart Gaines, re- tired manufacturer, was __presid- ing. On his right was the city on the left were chairs Benson and nine fellow . Here, for one night, might correct, inspire, ad- or condemn their elected of- new civic Real owners’ center. estate men, property associa- tions, the chamber of commerce, the newspapers, were noisily di- vided on the plan. The council wanted to hear wnat the quiet voters thought. Mrs. Benson herself approved of the ice rink. So did most of her neighbors. The night before in her living room a score of them had discussed the problem for two hours. She told the coun- cil all about it. The other nine members of this associate coun- cil spoke for nine other neighbor- hoods. The majority approved of the plan, and the council voted for it. “If we can find out just what our citizens think, instead of what their politicians want, we'll be getting somewhere in democ- rac; Mayor Gaines explains. “For our citizens’ panels we pick voters from the city’s ten natural social and economic regions. We Givide evenly between men and women; rich, middle class and poor; home owners and_ renters; liberals and conservatives;. pro- fessions, business and labor. We purposely avoid those who have some selfish axe to grind. We really are getting a cross section of what average people think”. The mayor is now making up a list whose members will include the leaders of all local organiza- tions — luncheon S, unions, churches, groups, lodge: cietie: Mrs. Benson vitation to the two weeks in for Mrs. citize! hi Ea ch week this city of 100,000 on San Francisco Bay asks ten of its plain people, from its ten distinct neighborhoods, to sit with its council. At the end of the year 520 citizens of Berkeley thus have had opportunity to s their say about their own local government. At the meeting, Mrs. Benson attended, the council had to de- cide whether to permit the erec- tion of an ice-skating rink in the middle of the town's proposed Not Necessarily Exempted so- her in- council meeting advance. Accom- panying it was a copy of the city charter. and the suggestion that she familiarize herself with it She did so conscientiously, and ‘and Showed it to her neighbors, most be of Lee ae a salviad are as ,_ tion to Berkeley’s charter before. Seed a IES noe ee they know all about it now. ters and from there you should : be ordered into the medical serv- , 7 catch future citizens young, the city fathers have organized e. An army officer, who is one 4 ice. An army officer, who is on€ the grade schools into small mu- of the high selective service offi- ~. 3 Gals (oldime recently. it ces nicipalities. In each schoolroom Z ee is an elected governing “council” tainly is not the purpose or in- is a ee tent of the Army aan aa doctor 24 “nfayor” who conduct mect- or dentist or skilled worker or i788. Classes go to: city hall to professional man in a field that Sit among the other speclalars the military forces need be hand- 2M listen to’ Mrs. Benson an: her nine associates. a t ed a pack and a gun and told to For more than a decade, ex- arch”. vata perts have rated Berkeley among Q.I ama young pharma- a Pie : the six best-governed American iat inthe conly) arms saree fies lis police iepantnentl = 5 owner of the iqurstoeen-))ta famous for progressive _ policies. Other municipal services have al- ways been excellent. The voters’ panel is not an effort to reform a poorly governed city but keep an already excellent govern- ment responsive to a_ vigilant citizenry. received Pweeresnvecccecceses tor.) i I am drafted, will I be just another private in the ranks? A. If you are, have a squawk should make it. Men will you certainly coming of the Monroe County Selec- the oath of office this morning. The principals, as chief registrars, will administer the oath to the teachers of the schools who will act as regis- trars. Announcement was made Saturday councilman Ralph Boyden had been appointed appeal agent of the Monroe County Draft Board. He. with members of the board. is meeting in Miami today. _ chemist does not exempt you, and ;your case w ill be one for your lo- cal board to decide. It is consid-| ered unlikely that local boards} will im business by taking men the firms cannot spare, but you must bear and scores of other classifica- tions. Q. I have just finished my interneship and have been tak- en on as assistant to an older physician with an established Practice. Will I be called into | service? A. It is very likely. Doctors and dentists are not exempt un- der the law. The Army needs doctors and dentists. Your local board probably will reason that! since you have not an establish- ed practice, the sacrifice you It is said here unofficially that it is likely established physicians | and dentists will be asked to take reserve commissions. Q. (Also by the young doc- afternoon that store also is a pharmacist, but failing health prevents his com- ing to work regularly. Will I have to serve? Everett W. Russell was aa to serve as president of the Key West Chamber of Commerce at a meeting of the Board of Direc- to” ” Everett Russell Elected — To Head Chamber Again‘ pair any potential defense! A. It is not very probable. If this situation is explained to your jlocal board, it undoubtedly will rule in such a way that the town ‘in mind that the military forces | will not be left without a phar- jalso need chemists and mechanics !macist. It may place you on the deferred list for only such period ; as to give your employer time to replace you. In all such matters the local board’ decides, guided (Continued On Page Four) tors heid Saturday afternoon. This marks the second year Mr. | Russell will serve in that capa- city. Other officers elected were W. W. Demeritt, first vice-president; Melvin E. Russell, second ‘ vice- president and William T. Fripp, treasurer. Stephed was again appointed secretary. executive | MONROE COUNTY REGISTRATION FACTS! WHAT-—Selective Service Registration. WHERE—At any school building in the county. (Colored men to report to Douglass school). WHO—AII men between the ages of 21 and 35, married or single, citizens or aliens. P.M. WHEN—October 16, 1940. 7:00 A. M. to 9:00 WHY—To fulfill Monroe County’s obligation in the Peace-time Conscription Drive for National i a a cE | C. Singleton | PRICE FIVE CENT BABY ROTES GREETED AT DUCTED LAST WEEK: CA- BRERA REPORTS ON DIN-)| e NER HONORING INTL. HEAD Le (iON i Key West Rotary Club met ac- cording to custom last Thursday, in St. Paul’s Parish Hall with president Everett Russell in the chair. |Executive Committee Met Tr a marvelous exhibition | Afte! Yesterday; To Open Of- of faith in his ability to evoke} song from his club-mates, by song leader William V. Little, | i . theright land ot owshipwas| extended by the Rev. John C. tel Gekeler to four “Baby Rotes”: | Captain Fo Luther Pinder, | Colonel L. L. Pendleton, Rev. } Arthur Riviere and W. Fleck The party should have been a quintet, but Earl Adams’ experi- ence is reserved for some time when he can be present Sebastian Cabrera gave an in- teresting account of the dinner at the Columbus Hotel in Miami last Saturday night, in honor of; meeting Sunday afternoon at the Rotary International President ss Armando Pierie, of _ Brazil, ; American Legion hall. which was also attended by| RA Everett W. Russell and Melvin! . Russell. After a Coniracts for hotel managers and rooming house operators to sign will be drawn up at once |by the Key West Convention Corporation. it was decided at « instructing f th long illness, William | ( L. Bates, a charter member of pe the K West Rotary Club was present and received a_ hearty comeniiins iiaiod welcome from those who had not ' Contracts for the Barca had an opportunity to meet him 4, hotel managers and rooming since his return to Key West. | house operators The club adjourned to meet) ats acetal next Thursday when the program jurber of will feature a discussion of “Vo- they will. hold cational Service” by Howard 5. Cxpected th ee {cient rooms for corpora’ will specify room: than 3000 Ameri more the Levi LT. ACREE SAYS isa fi. HE WAS SLIGHTED the conventior Al Mills. ch ecutive board « It was simply a matter of | was instructed oversight on the vart of re- Porting agencies at the local navy yard, but it looked like quite a slight to Lt. T. J. Acree, U.S.N.. captain of the navy tug UMPOUA. when his vessel wasn’t named in connection with the arrival of the new Yard Tug YT143 last weekend. Lt. Acree’s vessel escorted the new tug to Key West from Charleston Navy Yard. He plans to sail for his home port either late today or to- morrow, but in the mean- time, he’s enjoying himself thoroughly, samvling of Key West hospitality. The Citizen was astounded to hear the Lieutenant state that his shiv was “the fastest in the navy”. but when he | added—"for the first 100- | feet”, it could be readily | seen that he was merely be- ing loyal. in a big way. to his | the residence, 1109 Fi ship. jstreet, at an early hour this OOOO iaess 4ling, will be held t -lafternoon at 4:30 o'clock | Fleming Strect Methodist churc Rev. W. R. Howell officiating The body will be plaged in the jchurch at 2:00 o'clock by Lopez in charge of ar open until after |marked and the state | Legion will be answered the: Those who attended the jing included Mills, W. | Little, president; W. H. Re jsecretary: Lehmann. T. A. Wo 'Bill Lec, W. D. Wel i Har a il j cerning FOR MRS. JOHNSON DIES EARLY THIS MORNING: WAS 71 YEARS OF AGE Funeral services for Mr: {Ellen Johnson, 71, who died ! Funeral Home, | Tangements Surviving Mrs Johnson ar on, Garland L. sc | brothers, James Full membership of the Board |John Johnson - = |Ochandarena of Miami of Dire v2 as ee 1 Pallbearers have been named follows, with two changes from] .. soliows: Charles Curtis the original Jist: \ert =e +s, William Everett Russell, Melvin Rus-j| ford, William Knowles sell, Carl Bervaldi, Ernest "Bite and Leroy Torres. Ramsey, Bascom L. Grooms, W. T. Fripp, Charles S. Taylor, W. ;W. Demeritt, Elizabeth Sharpley, 'Julius F. Stone, Jr, Joe Allen; and Albert E. Peirce. City laws now require all resi- s an aid to relief administra- mag oe tion in Key West, the chamber |° ae <n tag te LWill look into the possibility of | po jee gad their te eam obtaining the government's “Blue | Vit the system — Stamp” service installed here. _ Other business transacted in-| ' a —! em tcluded the announcement that meation—Sepieniber a8, important committee assignments ee DAYS HAVE would be made at an early meet- ELAPSED! ing. j an ecieeaniaie PREVENTS SCOOP DRAFT DANCE j Auspices Junior Class, K.W.HS. | J Publisher James Marmaduke | oe _. o-. M. Published its first Sunday extre and His Beachcombers | “dition of The Gilroy Dispatch to Admission, 60c Ladies Free | @nnounce the birth of a son to his wife. announced which 1940—is GILROY, Calif —To keep other Papers from “scooping” him, Contracts Ordered — To List Rooms For Convention ‘CLOSE TO FOUR MILLION SAW STATE EXHIBIT SEPTEMBER ATTENDANCE SMASHED MILLION - A MONTH MAREK SET AT OPENING OF BIG SHOW RITES TOMORROW = LOWER CONTENT OF Meet ‘Lady F TOBACCO NICOTINE By HOWARD W. BLAKESLEE AP Science Editor Normcotine Ninety days from date of pub- ¢ he says. probebir is torts ‘from the smoker's masque