The Key West Citizen Newspaper, August 2, 1941, Page 4

_ ™onth with her son, Eric Curry, GEORGE JORDAN TO HEAD LIONS . (Continued from Page One) ably peace, liberty ami justice) will prevail. t The new president of the Lions last evening | js vice-president of the Interne: tional Travelers Assurance Com! few weeks/|Potentate of his Shrine Temple; ‘points on the east and city dining ane Teturned t9| Rite Hospital for Crippled Chil- 8 dren, and a member of the Dal- las Country Club. Jordan was born in Kemp, Tex., and received his public school education ‘and college; training in his home state. He is married and has two sons. One of his chief interests is his farm, where he grows cotton and corn. Jordan’s first official specs | ance before Lions International ‘was as chairman of the resolu- tions committee at the Interna- en route to Baltimore, she will visit for a treasurer of the State Road Department in that section. Rev. A. C. Riviere, pastor of the First Methodist Church, accom- by Mrs. Riviere, left dur- the week en route to points FSA. PUTS BOOM TOWNS ON WHEELS { AND AUTO TRAILER BUSINESS SURGES' By JACK STINNETT, AP Feature Service Writer WASHINGTON, Aug. 2— Stories about ‘trailer — towns” pany. He is a member of the have been popping up for years, Dallas, Tex., Lions Chib;> Past put the Farm Security Adminis- tice has HENRI off the great- \director of the Texas Scottish fost sicity of thi’ all” It's’ con: ted with ‘national defense. Let's go back 'té ‘the days ef the “Okies”, when “PSA “‘was" “under Setorery shaker’ for the tl “tery 3 for the mi- grant workers flowing back and forth across the land, The trail- er offered a quick solution and, in a comparatively small way, it was put to use, The problem had hardly been} gotten in hand when along came | national defense. Boom towns) appeared overnight. There was no chance to provide adequate seta the land from border to border, they have to be on sturdy frames. / Lowest last night If they are going to be occupied | in winter and summer, they aie to be built like permanent homés. ‘Such’ trailers—luxury homes, inja sense—never. could be... built bp j supply only migratory worker incomes. Thus; the’ recession of 1987 played hobb with the trai industry and when the govern- | ment went into the market with | a wholesale demand, it found a! very low supply. | Under the impetus of govern- ment demand, the trailer business is booming again, but whether it will last is «nother problem. \“Stop gap” housing is just what housing. Congress, in despera- ithe names implies and it doesn’t tion, appropriated _ $300,000,000 | jast forever. Better methods catch | for defense housing. Some of the problems could be solved by S0- called “low cost housing proj- ects”, developed over a period of months, up with it and make ‘it obsolete, Day after tomorrow, with low- | lcost, prefabricated housing sup-| {planting the stop-gaps, the story | of trailer towns of from 1,000 to | North Caroli ij) | tional Convention held in Los tne seecirolina where they will, eles in 1932, Since that time < he has served a number of times las sergeant-at-arms at Interna- LIVING COSTS RISE ‘tional Conventions. ; PER CENT During the 1933-34 fiscal year, 34 IN Jordan served as district gover-! 3-MONTH PERIOD |nor of the Lions of district 2-X, But one problem was a stump-/|2.000 persons may be merely | (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.—Liv- ing costs increased 3.4 per cent Texas, previously having served as deputy district governor. He! joined the Lions association first. as a charter memberiof the For- im the three months ended June!/ney, Texas, Lions’ Club’ in. 1925, 15, the Bureau of Labor Statistics | being elevated to''the presidency has reported, . is ofthat club in 1929. ‘He trans- Approximately one-half of the/ ferred to’ the Dallas club in 1933. increase, the Bureau added, came o during the last month of the pe- riod when retail food costs climb- ed 3.7 per cent in 51 large cities. Greatest increases in prices were those for pork, lamb, lard} and other shortening, eggs, on- jons, potatoes and apples, the Bureau said. Some increases were |some speculative buying”. attributable to seasonal factors,! Prices of house furnishings and but “the principal reason for the! clothing continued to rise during imerease is the larger volume of the three-month period, European scientists report that normal deterioration of fruits and vegetables is delayed by treat- ment with radio waves. purchases by the Government and by individuals, together with eo Classified Column SPeoweseesserocncavceneceoes( PROFESSIONALS MISCELLANEOUS LOUIS A. HARRIS Attorney at Law IS YOUR PLACE COOL? If not, see TOMMIE at the Skating 217 Duval St. Phone 252/ Rink about an air cooling sys- jun20-imo| tem. jly16-tf Pe eT NED ME BS SR eR FOR SALE—MISCELLANEOUS |x orice_—LAUREANO MORENO TRAILERS. T ie’ is now located at 907 Division Skat Ri Pend just? street, Expert Piano Repair- ing and Tuning. All work guaranteed. Phone 230-J. jly31-1mo FOURTEEN FT. OUTBOARD MOTOR BOAT. Fully equipped and one Johnson Outboard mo- tor, 4 hp. $150. James H Pinder, 1217 Petronia Street. | jan3-s| BRING YOUR VISITING friends in need of a good night’s rest to THE OVERSEAS HOTEL, Clean rooms, enjoy the homey. atmosphere. Satisfactory rates’ 917 Fleming street. jlyl-tf HOTELS FT. SAILBOAT. Fully equipped. $100. James H. Pinder. 1217 Petronia Street. jan3-s|_ SIGNS—“For Renv’, “Rooms For Rent”, “Apartment For Rent”, “Private Property, No Tres- WANTED *WANTED—Plants or cuttings of er—the “stop-gap housing”, or temporary shelter—which would | take care of a rapid influx of} workers in communities totally | unprepared to house even a 10) per cent increase in population— much less the two, three or four hundred per cent increase that did result in some communities. All Output The government turned to the only agency that had had any experience in this problem and FSA went all out for “mobile housing”. This “mobile housing” has re- sulted in a phase.of living which may hang on for many years. In an even dozen defense areas, FSA now has 3,194 trailers, housing from two to five persons, at rentals of from $6 to $6.50 a week. Not only is the total output of the trailer industry completely ab- sorbed now, but, according to es- timates here, the output for the next six months is wholly oon tracted. |something .with which. ‘bearded | iidren. randpas will bore or Pelighs, the}, gegen ir FR a SAM MANNING TO. | APPEAR TONIGHT | Sam Manning, featured pianist tand solo vox artist, leads his {moderne swing trio into the ‘Boat Bar tonight to open the {Duval street night spot’s winter | three {entertainment season | months ahead of time. | Manning, who came here from |New York to handle the Boat} ;Bar music assignment through | the remainder of the summer and this winter, plays with John | Lukens, clarinetist, and Bill | Howell on the trumpet. ° | The entertainment will be fea- | jtured by a running program of | | popular music. | T eEIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEe | The Favorite in Key West | At the moment, there are | camps of 200 or more trailers at Baltimore; Erie, Pa; Ravenna, Ohio; Burlington, Iowa; Kings- bury-LaPorte, Ind.; Jacksonville, and Wilmington, N. C.; Nashville, Tenn., and San Diego; and small- er camps at Paso Robles and Benicia, Calif., and Bethlehem, Pa. H Built in units around service. buildings, these trailer camps closely resemble the trailer towns that follow the seasonal migra- tions along the two coasts. There! is, however, one important dif-| ference. National defense trailers| do not have to be always on the! go. They might settle down in a | } | community for a year or so until T= strenuous life | their wheels are hub deep in the! that youngsters lead soil. Lowy the quick, stirring Have To Be Costly | action of play—the rush This is a vital difference and | and hurry of youthful behind it lies the story of why the competition—demands trailer industry, booming five or, r clear, complete vision. six years ago, was caught short; is pola”. THE AREB ES Stephanotis Floribunda. Ad-|when the government went into | spac recep a OS’ | vise best. cash price. E. G.|the trailer market. Safe trailers! : : ant Woods, Box 165, Bradenton, | cost bi If they | to the aotite: boy inst | SECOND SHEETS—500 for 50c. Pact 5 jlyas-8te cos! mney hg money. 4 ey | pai le. . : dicuiatly | The Artman Press. _nov19-tf 3 J are going to be yanked all over; aid sadly cs cathode | WANTED—Young lady ‘to share strain. USED PLUMBING FIXTURES Complete line, Lavoratories, Toil- ets, Bath Tubs ‘and Fittings; also, reconditioned home Water Systems, Electric Motors, Etc. The largest stock in Florida on display. GRAY’S FISHERY, OJUS (Established 15 Years) Closed Wednesdays apartment. All modern conven- iences. Apply’ 602 Duval, up- stairs, or Navy’ and ‘Army Store. . jly30-tf HELP WANTED WANTED—Maid to do cooking and housework. Full time or 7 Blocks North of Ojus Depot; ®fternoons only. Call Naval off Dixie on Harper St., Phone} Station 301. augl-3t Golden Beach 2561. augl-1wk| Lost NEW ELECTROLUX VACUUM! CLEANER, never used. One year guarantee. $55.00. Terms. Write Box D. D., The Citizen. jly28-lwkx OLD PAPERS FOR SALE— Three bundles for 5c. The Citi-| zen Office. jan25-tf RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT —} Sign and fixtures; two 14-ft.} Awnings; 4 Ceiling Lights; two GOLD CROSS AND CHAIN. Lost, either at South Beach or enroute to Overseas Hotel by way of Simonton to Fleming. Liberal Reward offered. Apply Kuecks, Overseas Hotel. augl-2tx FOR RENT—ROOMS BEAUTIFUL ROOMS at reason- able rates at the White House, li-cu. ft. Refrigerators; six} ? i Stools; two Ice Boxes. Apply Fal Duval Street. Single, dou- 123 Ann Street. jly26-+¢ | le or up to four in one room if desired. wood beds, and showers. Innerspring Holly- Hot TYPEWRITING PAPER — 500; Sheets, 75c. The Artman Press. | may19-tf | water; ice water for drinking aug2-1tx at all times. e e SEOTVRS FRMENG | STRONG ARM BRAND COFFEE PICTURE FRAMING, Diplomas:;| TRIUMPH antique frames refinished. Pic- tures matted. Paul DiNegro, COFFEE 614 Francis street. aprl8-tf MILLS eee AT ALL aad sb | “GROCERS FOR RESULTS list your proper- **#eeeeeeeeee eeecce ties for rent or sale with ASSOCIATED REALTORS J. Otto Kirchheiner, Mgr. so Staion Lopez Funeral Service Established 1885 505 Duval St. Telephone 124 jly28-imo Licensed Funeral Directors — and Embalmers PERSONAL CARDS, $1.25 per 100, THE ARTMAN 24-Hour Ambulance Service PRESS. | Phone 135 28-t¢| Night oes | CARD OF THANKS | | | Let us tell you how } Orthogon Lenses. will)‘ hely the growing child. We take this means of express- | ing our sincere thanks to our! friends and ‘neighbors for the| many acts of kindness shown us during our recent bereavement, | the loss of our beloved one, John} 0 Lewis Albury. We are grateful} S OPTOMETRIST to those who gave the use of their! Office Hours: 9-12; 2-6 p. m. cars and to the donors of the| Address lovely floral tributes and mes- /532 Duval sages of sympathy, | Street aug2-1tx THE FAMILY, HOLTSBERG’S Monday Specials One rack of UNCALLED-FOR LAY-AWAY DRESSES to be sold at * : . $1.00 Printed French Crepe PLAYSUITS with Skirts $1.98 New Silk Print Patio SLACK SETS . + $1.98 See our BETTER PLAY CLOTHES, SLACKS and PLAY- SUITS, all at reduced prices from __..._____ $2.98 to $15.75 Another shipment of COTTON and SILK DRESSES, sizes 9 to 20; ‘at’! * $1.36 TOWELS! ‘Heavy Large BATH TOWELS. each 2c CURTAINS, Extra Wide, Mexican Striped, pair . 68 Solid Color Dotted Marquisette CURTAINS, very full, all colors + x a : . . ALL SU! ‘R DRESSES REDUCED NOW—DROP IN AND LOOK THEM OVER. Children’s SUN SUITS, sizes 2 to 6 = Percale Prints for SCHOOL DRESSES, yard » NEW HOUSECOATS in Cotton Prints, sizes up to 42, full skirts, new styles, priced at $1.98 and $2,98 See our New JOAN MILLER “Back to School” selection of aunion Frocks as advertised in all leading fashion magazines. Priced as nationally adverti EXCLUSIVELY by us. ae evans Savana KAY DUNHILL “ ‘tween season” PRINT DRESSES just arrived. Sizes 12 to 20 and styled as always in classic taste. Exclusive with us. hssoaieentznoenicenstaieainsceesiientesiceencamateeteneaeeeeietee nee | Phones | | | | ‘a 69c - 28¢ 25¢ DR. J. A. VALDES | THE WEATHER Observation taken at 7:30 a. m,, 75th Mer. Time (city office) Temperatures j Highest last 24 hours _. ‘ 3 9 6 | 4 Mean .. Normal Precipitation 24@“hours ‘ending 7:30 a. mij inches! (32.2. Total rainfall ‘since Aug. 1, | 0.05 Rainfall; 0.05 | inches, dh. x Deficiency since August 1, inches: oye 3 2< - 0.22 Total rainfall since Jan. 1, inches (fui. r 79 | Excess since January 1, | inches 11.48! Wind Direction and Velocity SE-—3 miles per hour Relative Humidity i 78% | Barometer at 7:30 a.m. today | Sea level, 30.02 (1016.6 millibars) | Tomorrow's Almanac { Sunrise :56 a. m. | Sunset Pp. m.| Moonrise p.m.) Moonset _ 2:22 a. m. ‘Tomorrow’s Tides (Naval Base) AM. P.M. High 200 7:34 | Low 1:01} FORECAST (Till ,7:30° p.’ m.,. Sunday) Key West and Vicinity: Partly | ‘cloudy: torlight’and®Sunday, pos- | sibly! ah occasional thundershow- er’ Sunday; gentle to moderate | winds; mostly southerly. i Florida: Considerable cloudi- | ness and continued warm to-} night ‘and Sunday; scattered | thundershowers Sunday after- | noon. | Jacksonville to Florida Straits TRY IT TODAY— STAR BRAND | CUBAN COFFEE | ON SALE AT ALL GROCERS | am ROLLER SKATE Southard Street | Keep Your Weight In Shape and Your Shape In Weight SESSIONS: 2:30 to 4:30 P. M.) 8:00 to 10:30 P. M. SHOE SKATES FOR SALE If You Can Walk You Can Skate We Teach You How To Skate | Charles Aronovit2 DEPARTMENT STORE j| MONDAY SPECIALS |) Ladies’ SHOES — | All Colors -— Odd Sizes {| Special—$1.29 PS bte ales Ae oN decisis, Ladies’ Prints and Pastel Summer Sheer | Batiste PAJAMAS | NIGHT GOWNS Special—$1.00 Large IA of LADIES’ Silk and Satin SLIPS || Special—$1.00 | female major general in jand East Gulf: Gentle to’ mod- | | BREAKFAST SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 1941 RED CROSS UNIT the local Red Cross chapter and ' ELECTS OFFICERS) ‘° be assistant to the field di- | RRS | (Continued from Page One) rector of Red Cross activities at McDill Field, Tampa. Miss War- TTT} close connection and need of co-|ren was unanimously elected by SON BORN ‘Mr. and Mrs. John Gilmore }Parks have announced the birth | and National | was discussed. Defense Councils ‘operation between the Red Cross/ the chapter to this office. The next meeting of the chap- ter will be held the fourth Thurs- Resignation of Robert Spotts-|day in August at 8 o'clock, the yesterday of a seven-pound boy | wood, for four years executive} place to be announced later. at a local hospital. been nanied after his’ father. Mrs. Parks, hefere her marriage, was Miss Louisa. Delaney. Sunday’s _Horoscope _ Today’s native is firm, stead- fast and sure; the disposition dip- lomatic, _ ¢; ing considerable success in several lines of effort. There is a strong tendency to} ; chapter, and of Mrs. Grace Phil | lips, for twenty-four years ex, |eeutive secretary, were received The baby has |Chairman of the local Red Cross| Committee cl | | airmen, and: exten- ve plans for the work to-be un- lertaken by the \chapter twill be discussed and announced | with sincere regret by the meM-/| the August meeting. jbers. A note».of . appréeiation |was extended to each for their | years of service to the chapter. New officers elected for the; __. | following year were: Horace O’Bryant—Chairman | Joe Pearlman—Vice-Chairman | R. H. Kemp—Treasurer. Mrs. Dan L, Navarro—Record- ing Secretary. Miss Leonor Warren, B.A. in Sociology, Smith College, nominated by’ Mr. Whisler to serve as full-time secretary for worry over business matte which should be _ strenuously | fought. | Mrs. Jean Knox, 33, is the only | the "| British Army, and heads the aux- | THE STORE of FASHION | | \iliary territorial service, compos- | ed of women. mostly overcast erate variable ...winds, southwesterly; | partly weather with stattered thunder- showers tonight and Sunday. in | Who Killed Aunt Maggie? | also COMEDY AND NEWS ROSCOE SHSOSOSAESESOSOS MONROE THEATRE James Cagney — Ann Sheridan m CITY FOR CONQUEST The BETTY RAYMOND RESTAURANT 909 Fleming Street | LUNCH. DINNER Pearlman's, Ine. “The Store of Quality” A Complete Store for LADIES, |MISSES and CHILDREN Shoes! Buy now, while prices are still COMPARATIVELY LOW. They'll be much -HIGHER later. We can fit you. A price range of $1.98, $2.50, $3.50, $3.95 up. Still a complete stock of sizes, widths and styles. On All Summer READY-TO-WEAR Children’s Sheer DRESSES Beautiful Patterns— All Sizes Special—50c 0 ee One Lot LADIES’ Summer DRESSES {| Reduced to $1.00 | One Assortment of LADIES’ || Fine DRESSES Special Price of $1.98 Closing Out Entire Line of || Better DRESSES | ‘AT LOW PRICES. Entive Line of LADIES’ Summer HATS | PLAY ‘suits SLACK SUITS For CHILDREN ‘and LADIES Have Been Reduced ae ee ped Men’s WORK CLOTHES WORK SHOES AT VERY LOW PRICES Assortment of Large Men’s Summer SUITS, PANTS and SHOES AT CLOSE OUT PRICES, poli laicatain Now is the time to buy SHOES for Men, Women and Children. Entire line of SUMMER SHOES at CUT PRICES. i | | | } | | | |} Peter, Brownbilt, Endicott and | | | 1 | | ° SATURDAY AND MONDAY Silk DRESSES, $1.69 Quite an assortment of SILK DRESSES, values to $2.50, on sale Saturday and Monday at $1.69. ' 100 Silk DRESSES, $2.95 These are $3.95 and $4.50 DRESSES. A svecial purchase that we are handing over to our customers at special prices. ° Large Assortment of New SLACK SETS $1.98, $2.98, $350, $3.95, $4.50 and up. the season's newest. them. | | i ‘More than 50 cases of late | Summer SHOES just = | ! i Special Reductions! ' These a: Come in and see ° CHILDREN’S SCHOOL DRESSES at,59c, 69c and $1.00 Boys’ PANTS $1.00, $1.25 and $2.49 Piacente Children’s SHOES All leather lines—Sundial, others— $1.00, $1.25, $1.98, $2.45 and Up. Bring your children around and let us fit them, el Oy ee New School OXFORDS 10 cases of NEW SCHOOL EXFORDS just received. All white, white and brown, all black and all brown. 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