The Key West Citizen Newspaper, December 6, 1940, Page 4

PAGE FOUR -: SOCIETY Advent Social |Next Tuesday Sigma Delta Club held a meet-} Annual Advent Social of the ing Wednesday at the home of | Woman’s Auxiliary of St. Paul’s Miss Betty Bowen on Division|Church will be held Tuesday, street. The newly-elected offi- | December 10, at. 8:00 p,m. in the cers were: President, Betty Ann | Parish Hall. Pierce; vice-president, Batbara| The “Life of the Church” in Guerra; secretary, Dotty Park;jsong; story and scene~ will - be treasurer, Isabelle Poe; business|given. The junior choir and manager, Ruth Baker, and report-| Servers’ Guild will take part. er, Joyce Thmopson. | Mrs. Thomas G. Price, Ft. My- Sorority Plans Christmas Giving Members Louise Niles, Rose Del! ers, Diocesan President of the Pino, Ruth Baker, Geraldine Ken- | woman’s Auxiliary, will tell of nedy, Florence Adams, Sylvia! - z Trujillo, Wilma Russell, Anna- | the highlights of the Triennial bel Moffat, Copelyn Ramsey, Nel-jheld in Kansas City. ie Trujillo, Virginia Rodriguez The cake containing the Aux- and Alice McCoy planned to do- iliary ring will be cut by the nate baskets of food to the poor| members. The public is invited oe gee a ie ve ae Cuicist to attend this social. Refresh- Next meeting will be held Wed- | nesday of the coming week at! the home of Miss Barbara Guer-} ra on Caroline street, 5:00 p.m. Santa Claus | | i ments will be served. in O% Airives Tomorrow 4 Children city-wide are pointing | towards tomorrow afternoon—at | 4:00 o’clock—when Santa Claus | Notes and Bappenings = is going to arriv i >| connection with growing Ar is Be ie fo arrive to oe Scuvtisas bn teed ar et gifts to all the good boys andi published weekly in column the High School P.-T. A.| im The Citizen, sponsored by irls at ee the WPA Key. West Art Center. mas Carnival to be held in| La Concha Park. Hot dogs, cake, candy, cold} drinks, potted plants, hand made | ARTISTS met last night to dis- articles and other items are toj;cuss primarily plans for the sea- be on sale at this carnival, par- | son’s exhibition program of works ents of students having combined |by member artists. Director Mor- to contribute many useful items.|gan of the Art Center addressed jthe meeting relative to sponsor- {ship support by the Society for STAG E Wispers lcommunity art in Key West and SEEN AND HEARD AT received a vote of confidence ‘from the large number of mem- bers present, assuring the Art ;Center of wholehearted support. | ART CENTER announces re- sumption of the Children’s Sat- KEY WEST SOCIETY OF |LOVERING WRITES + coneMORE ABOUT 30 (Continued from Page One) |prison .at Charleston, Massa- | chusetts, for his despicable crime. He was about to marry a rich man’s daughter and was arrested in her home. * Except that “30” meant “the end” then, and does .today, -I didn’t’kriow at the time nor do I now, nor. does any Ather news- Paper man or wire operator. how the signature was born or why dt came into general use in the pro- fession It just means “good day,” “good night,” “gdodbye,” “all,” “finished,” “no more,’ “signing off,” ad lib. The reporter's work is done; the final word of day or night report has run through telegraph rane or ticker printers. . .i “finis,” with the cabalistic gen or the edition has gone to press; a news writer has turned in his last assignment to the Great City Editor—and many a time at a funeral service for correspondent or reporter’ the meaningful figure appear in im- mortelles on a flora! pillow or a wreath. ele ce 4 In the printing trade an “em” is the square of the body of any size of type. In early days each type face had a “family” name; land although ‘later the so-caHe@ “point system” was devised. most liGHT COUGHS due to colds...checked = without “dosing”. PROVED BY id IicKS 2 GENERATIONS ae TEX RITTER nee ROLL WAGONS ROLL Also Comedy and Serial ; es KEY WESTERS! THE KEY WEST CITIZEN - |faces of type still have names to |distinguish them. The “point” in the point system js the unit of measure just as is ohe cent in ; United States money. By means of the system vast confusion was eliminated in composing rooms, and all types now line up auto- matically with pictures or “cuts,” rule, border, dash and which are individual strips of metal, or as cast in a shoulfer on linotype slugs, form the white space: between lines of type char- acters on the printed sheet. ee @ Newspaper type in general use ‘ven point on an eight point slug,” eight point on a nine point slug,” or “nine point on a ten point slug”, and the type casting machine automatically allows for the white between the lines. The standard measure for advertising is “solid agate” type, or five and one-half point, and makes four- teen lines to the inch in depth. Type designated originally as brevier makes about nine and one-half inches to the line, or if “leaded out,” eight lines to the inch in depth of a newspaper column. . .some slightly technical details of the printing trade which are given merely to offset a foolish statement that has long been given currency to the effect that “30” designated a “30-em dash” which it was said was used at the end of anuartivle in a newspaper to denote the conclu- sion of such article, That this statement is false is proven When the fact is set down that the is SACRIFICE SALE One lot $350. Two other lots, one a corner $750. Must be sold | at once. Apply 1401 Division Street H. T. Roberts TRY IT TODAY— The Favorite in Key West STAR -* BRAND CUBAN COFFEE ON SALE AT ALL GROCERS * leads, |“ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 newspaper column is technically ' signature grew out of perfectly) “twelve, or twelve and a half, or routine methods used by Morse! thirteen ems (pica) wide.” Hence code telegraph operators in the; a “30-em dash” would be at least | almost forgotten days of key and around three newspaper columns sounder, to transmit information wide, an absurdity. in an abbreviated way by One of the world-wide press'numerals, such as “73,” which associations used to close down! means “best regards”, while “95” its night report at 2:30 a. m. This js translated “important 30” was winnowed out of the sage coming,” and “92, time and worked into yet one’ deliver?” By the w more legend as to ‘the origin of the language of the wire is said the symbol. ‘Another fatte)grew to mean,!“fove and kisses.” up through the years in the New; st * York Herald’ offiee“tf t's day, where the compostter to whom fell the duty of setting in- to type the last paragrapht of a “story”, indicated that paragraph by a “slug” bearing “30.” $68 Wherefrom all this which has gone before the reader has some dope—and -nothing more. have we. Nor MONROE THEATER CHARLES STARRETT age Stranger From Texas and Sporting Blood Matinee—Balcony 10c, Or- chestra 15-20c; Nignt—15-25¢ There was a time in newspaper offiees when reporters on finish- ing an article added three X's: “XXX.” Translated from the Roman numerals, these represent thirty. + But in all likelihood the closing ae Singer Sewing Machine EVERY DAY PRES ON UPIORS | Is Pleased to Announce CITROCARBONATE, 4 ounces aad the Opening of a : CITROCARBONATE, § > Se | CITRONCARBONATE, 16 ounces ss: | BR A NCH STORE ACCESSORONE TONIC, 1 : siss | ACCESSORONE TONIC. ~ S28 | in KEY WEST © JECULIN, 12 ounc-s s2as | | Including a Sewing Center and Display Room JECULIN, 24 ounces sis i MYLEDOL, 12 ounces siss | j Managed by COMPANY TRAINED SEWING MYLEDOL, 24 ounces s2a3 | TEACHER and SALES and SERVICE UPJOHNS SUPER D COD LIVER OIL REPRESENTATIVES 3 oz. - 41e; 8 oz. Sic: lf si OPENING ABOUT DECEMBER 13TH —at— A Few Examples of Our Everyiay Pres REHEARSAL LAST NIGHT .urday morning class for Satur- ee {day, December 14th. Director hard St. (Next to Bus Terminal) 60c ALKA SELTZER i i 509-511 Southard St. (Next to Bus Alice (Janice White) the flib-|Morgan will be the instructor. hotest teat = $1.20 SAL HEPATICA _ ber de gibbet Garth-Bander|This meeting will be in the na- Fresh-Killed Spring a “ mother, gave'a polished and con-|ture of an organizing meeting to Chicken MORE it —_ oop 60c SAL HEPATIC A iS | vincing performance that let us}register all pupils to start with a OURSE DINNER. a breathless. full class activity beginning si ee 50c] $150 AGAROL siz | Malcolm (Wm Little) the|the Christmas holidays, on Janu- mr a absent-minded father, did, true|ary 4th. It is urged that on in- SUNDAY, 12 to 9 P. M. BERMUDA ‘Buy a Man’s Gift . . . . . Where a Man Buys! $1.25 PARA-PSYLLIUM “ to character, quit reading his/terested children call at the Cen- s peneciLins Caoh toipiscste aia iter 10 leclncs: Setarday ccna OCEAN VIEW CAFE MEAT MARKET GIVE HIM A CLOTHING GIFT FROM $1.25 PETROLAGAR tc advise different members of his!December 14th, to have their/{/ United and Duval Streets §) : é R’ $1.25 SQUIBBS MINERAL O9L, cuart ~ac family. |names put on the list. Selecte fi = Dudley (Ens. Sisson) the musi-! ——- | . il WESTERN BEEF 7c SQUIBBS MINERAL OIL. pin. ae cian of the family, laughed so| NATIONAL ART WEEK re-| ° i M ORY HATS 50¢ SQUIBBS MILK OF MAGNESIA ote much imself. and so whole ports of accomplishments «ro 7. | Sclected J oie amd Griff | vise “testerswsignt. MAG? : heartedly, at the appearance of |now accumulating in Jacksonville} ii TI NTIS) > tm Beer, the maid, the show was/from the State of Florida dem- MONROE MEAT MARKET WESTERN PORK I $4.00 $5 00 60c SQUIBBS ANTISEPTIC nearly stopped. ; onstrating widespread enthusiasm | poraToEs, 10 Ibs a LARGE SHIPMENT CLOTHES ] - and ae Frankie (Katherine Offutt)! and practical interest on the part SUGAR, 5 lbs. z 23¢ | ae looked so beautiful that when of individuals and communities’ cppaw, 3 tall cans 20c —ol— ead pala. | des- Roger (Walt-Fred Jacobs) kissed/in the idea conveyed. by the Copw, 2 cans... 18e Slotted Pdirisheese gmat Rusa | $2.45 o See ee ee eee eee punive CRI OMBOASD ac ve BO ULTRY. You're sure of a perfect fit || MANHATTAN SHIRTS 60c COLGATE”; TOOTH POWDER te en merece 2 sndieates ORANGES, doz. - 15c with these Suits— | i: : gaflaude (George White) the port of first day’s sales indicates TOpqaTOES, No. 1, @ cans 28e || JUST RECEIVED FROM $24.50 | se ene 20c COLGATE’S TOOTH PASTE 2 fer 2c Seriou: Ses— | Si ie "i J ‘ef i - mn ” that ,do collapse — convinced | West reports a number of sales, PAUL LUMLEY eee beopmine inet : $2.00 $2 50 40c COLGATE’S TOOTH PASTE 4 Gladys (Phyliss Johnston) that he ' including two portrait commis- Z ith Prices That Everyone i é % was Vital inside and not dull. | sions for one artist and additional | $10 Fleming St. Phone 411 Can Meet ” $3 50 50c IPANA TOOTH PASTE ec Maudie Johnson, the prompter, sales the following week directly, [iy Cor. Whit a Vi Sts. % PSODEN as —_ had little to do last night. The attributed to the exhibition. erases cs all i —_— ieginie —a eee JARMAN and FORTUNE 40c PE DENT TOOTH an a Property committee headed by —— a E. — PHONE 52 — advertised brands. All Woot SHOES 60c COREGA TOOTH POWDER ie ut ees Pens as aa 5 Courteous Service and Prompt Worsteds, Tweeds, Gabar- $4 00 $5. 00 Ces June Wann, sieabels Dall Delivery Will Be Found H dines; Fancies and Plains: . and . Mrs. B. J. Sutherling and Don Today s |B ‘elite ora pie: Sarge ea OTHER BRANDS Herrick, had the scene set beauti- mere ene — REMEMBER WE HANDLE © $2 95 . $18.00 .. $21.50 ONLY THE BEST OF fully and artistically : Today favors the birth of a us Mrs. H. L. Edwards was in writer. The memory: is’ retentive 2 ancl dinner oS All merchandise in our store is BRAND NEW-—largest 26 MARLIN BLADES a ki id sanngtbe equalled charge of the make-up, and! with a facile power .of words here in Key West. This) Qi selection of HOLIDAY GIFTS . we've never seen it so artfully Acai i & anywhere 10 GILLETTE BEADES (Sha as 3 Eeee lkoked: combined ,with scientific analysis, amazing food value represents * arene - ppb ed nat- Which should bring. reward of fa real challenge! Delicious NEI. KAN ] OR da iS ural, a Sooke cele iecess and: probably also‘money.!} soups, fresh vegetables and'a Be rig ee ee ae Ye ae Judging from the rehearsal, this Tf"i"q pos day’ and. should ff large choice of home made 517 Duval Street Rénedo Building Phone 897 25e HALMOLIV E SHAVING CREAM 2 play, “George and Margaret”, | oauce a strong personality. j desserts, are only part of a 1 for = will guarantee entertainment to f delightful dinner served in a MEET MISS SUSIE! all, a lot of laughs and amuse- enecmne and refined atmos- ee pores eR AUR if oc cs SO SEI 60c PALMOLIVE SHAVING CREAM. wr Se phere. ts = : Rob Roy Ricketts, diree-, MARRIAGE LICENSES J" "tue neuy Raymond Res- 60c SQUIBBS SHAVING CREAM Se by S, rhe e 7 s- taurant serves ‘om a 5 ~ i sp egihten Gone ee m. to 10:00 p. m., including ALL BLITZKRIEG PRICES CONTINUE (Sample F both felt vers oth a sie Whitmarsh, 25, and § Sundays at AT. ed and confident that anoth- Houston Collins, 35, of the local m1) . Se the credit of the Key West to marry verierdiay: ceed e or Ret J Players. records on file in judge Raymond * ses 4 a RS % z icon Be Lond'é iaffiseathiaanerniae With these additions—Friday - Saturday Only 50c JEAN NOLAN’S FACE CREAMS. 2 To BAM, whnibie for Sle Today Birthdays SANTA CLAUS. . . : Monarch N : 22¢ 2 aes Sa HONE PEAS, string end, Ib ___ - —— ei Will Be At SPECIALS. . . Heo 25e Han’ creie Se JEAN NOLAN'S FACE LOTIONS, 2 _ ‘ ; A LACK EY NIC HAMS, or > - Most Rev. Thomas J. Walsh, preccsch cists nae Friday and Saturday SHE TRADES AT Loe! See ee EYE 5e = i gate Pa fi - ae : Catholic archbishop of Newark, Pee eee mee r aaa RCHER’S be eo PURE LARD, 9c 25c COLGATE’S FACE CREAMS. 2 for i N. J., born at Butler Co., Pa, 67 : y Beas ss bags = eae ; pele High School PT. A. | TIFT’S GROCERY || ARCHER'S because PINEAPPLE JUICE. 1 Fe Sito. 1262 19 COLGATE’S CLEANSING CREAM. 1 | William S. Hart of Newhall, Christmas Carnival e BLACK BEANS. Be Cc. and ic jar, special @ec Cal. oldtime m tar, born at Pard Dog Food. 3 cans __ 25c mp! & Rene them in ee (aie COTTAGE ¢ CHEESE, 17e Newburgh, N. Y., 68 years ago. Spam. < _ 25¢ ing and my groce: GRAPEFRUIT Loi Little, Columbia scetbatl “Key West's Outstanding” Dreft, ues and 1 smail ' sets are Seon cnztr || JUICE, No.2, 2 cans Ide savaace ROLL, - 20 Christmas’ Candies a na inster, +. SS... e he @tyeas ag, | GA CONCHA HOTEL (f° Bee ooo P| Site to provers thems, aor ||| cueet bette AOL Pome HARE Qe Roger D. Lapham, board chair-| _Beautiful—Air-Conditioned Fe ree aoe rads Ae AMIGA an scusckalhy cae PEANUT BUTTER. Di} pp a ee Whitman's, Nunnally’s and Johnson's man, Hawaiian Steamship, San} Reimbow Room and Cocktail — Soap _ _—. 10¢]}.| if 1 shopped there in person.” 2-B ae — LAMB es Francisco, born in New York, 57 Lounge large Octagon Granulated Fresh _ 15e i ic _ 26¢ years ago DINING and DANCING Tees Jone large 3 BEANS, 2 Ibs. . Skins a Dr. Herbert E. Hawkes of Co-/ Strictly Fireproof Garage | Octagon Soap SHOP BY-PHONE... POTATOFS. She 10¢ WIENERS, ite lumbia, noted educator, born at} OPEN THE YEAR AROUND = J Monarch Coffee. can Breakfast SLICED 22 Templeton, Mass., 68 years ago. | Call 67 or 47 10ce Bacon ps _ Cc Robert W. Woodruff, board Se Gear Smaked 17e chairman, Coca-Cola, Wilmington, 7 t CON. Tarn eae born at Columbus, Ga, 51 years; STRAND THEATER ARCHER’S GROCERY || | Meat Departmen oo Net Sliced) o— Sean ete rns “The Store That Serves tr thon). 16c FOR SOUSE ‘Fitzgerald Hall, president, N.C. &°St Louis R.R., born in Nash- ville; 51 years ago. Henry Field of phengntceh Ias--seedsman, born there, ine YESTERDAY’S HEROES Twentieth Century Newsreel Matinee, 8:30 p. m. __ 20c and 30¢ 9 | Night, 6:90,p. m. 0c and 40c eT You Best” Our Store Is As Near To You As Your Telephone Cor. Francis and Southard Sts. Free Delivery Phone 198 814 FLEMING STREET 1101 Division St. Za yeats ago.