The Key West Citizen Newspaper, October 14, 1942, Page 4

PAGE FOUR CITIZENS INCONSISTENT IN BUYING BONDS| AND PAYING TAXES BUT NOT ‘FOLLOWING THROUGH’ TO INSURE WISE SPENDING (Special to WASHINGTON, Oct. 14—The American Citizen, like the duffer at golf, is not “following thru” in his swing at the Axis. He patriotically saves to pay taxes and buy war bonds but complacently overlooks the di- version of some of these monies to non-war, non-esesntial federal . He forgets that his butions are not earmarked for war but go into the Tre ry’s general fund, out of which all expenditures, war and nonwar, are made. Announcing a survey of econ- omy sentiment throughout the United States, Kenneth L. Pray, secretary of the Citizens Emerg- ency Committee id: “During the past fiscal year citizens have contributed $13 billions in taxes and $6 billions in war bond pur- chases. But they have been re- miss in not insisting on the wise expediture of these monies. Economy sentiment in Congress, which accurately reflects citizen | opinion, is unwarrantably low. This, however, is not the fault of Until the citizens 1eir wishes known, wisely and vociferously, it will be easier for Congress to spend than to save. “In the coming elections, vot- ers should ask every candidate: ‘The Citizen) What is your attitude toward non-war, non-essential federal spending? And, if the candidate happens to be an incumbent, this question should be supplemented by asking: How did you vote on such ‘non-essential issues as the eohtinuance of the Civilian Con- servation Corps, authorization of the Florida Barge Canal, or con- tinuance of the Farm Security | Administration? “Without fail we must contri- bute to the utmost of our re- sources, to the end that Axis ag- gression be stifled and American freedom be preserved. But this resolve must not blind us to the other half of our obligation which is to insure the proper and effi- jcient use of our resources”. The following table contrasts per capita tax payments and war bond purchases by states with federal economy sentiment, as reflected in Senate and House delegation votes on non-war spending issues. Delaware, for example, ranks first in tax pay- ments, but 31st in economy senti- ment, while New York ranks first in bond purchases but only 27th in economy sentiment. Florida’s ratio in economy sen- timent is six percent; federal tax payments, 52 per cent, and war bond purchases, 32 per cent. TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY By RUSSELL KAY We have a kitchen and break- fast nook at our house that from the oint of comfort, con- venience and utility served their purpose admirably. Odors that have come from them through the years have been for the most part pleasing and inviting, attended by such delightful sound effects as sizzling from the broiler, bubbling from the percolator, or the friendly tinkle of ice cubes in tall glasses. From my point of particular section of the house was perfect in every respect. There I found life most comfort- ing and satisfying. There I al- ways felt at home, knew my way about, even in the dark. True the walls were a dull and dirty ocher, the woodwork a rather puny green and a white patch of virgin plaster marred the ceiling, but these to me seem- ed minor and trivial defects and had nothing to do with the Proper functioning of these Tooms. Up until last, week it never oc- curred to me'that the kitchen and breakfast nook could ever be anything but a joy and com- fort in my life. That only goes to show how mistaken a guy can be, every reason to feel certain of. It all started when the wife runs amuck one morning and dis- turbs the calm of the breakfast routine by announcing that she’s “stood it as long as she can and something's gotta be done”. “About what?” I says, layin’ down my paper and tryin’ to fig- ure what I have or haven't donc. “This terrible kitchen and breakfast room,” she says. “They are dark and dismal and dirty. I hate the walls and that sickly green woodwork and the ceiling with that great gob of unpaint- ed plaster. They’ve just got to be done over.” There is a glint in her eye and her jaw is as set as a plaster cast. “But,” 1 . “painters are hard to find and besides I can’t afford it right now—maybe next spring.” “Maybe stand view this RIGHT NOW,” she comes ba me. “I’ve got the pa brush, and you can do it in a couple of hours. Now get into some old clothes and don’t argue.” Well, that was that—so I meek- ly climb into some ‘ working togs and after carefully reading all the directions, mix the paint and prepare to attack the unsus- pecting breakfast nook. I mounts a shaky stepladder and starts slappin’ frantically at the ceiling with the new-fangled “roller-brush” the salesman had wished on us. The paint lets it- self go in a big way—great gobs run down my arm, splash in my hair and eves, and a small, a very small, portion sticks to the ceil- ing. = The law of gravitation seemed to be in perfect working order. No matter which hand I used or how hard I tried, I would get even about something he has} twice as much paint on myself and the rest of the room as I got on the ceiling. In less than twenty minutes the room looked like the wrath of God. We got paint every- where but the right place. Even the cat is decorated with yellow jonquil until she looks like some- thing you see in a bad dream. Then Iam banished to the wash-room in disgrace and Mam- ma takes over to bring order out of chaos.? Confidently she as- cends the ladder and prepares to show me how it is done. She was even more successful than I was in decoratin’ the land- |scape. After half a dozen slashes jat the ceiling she gives up and we send for assistance. The paint salesman who had told her how simple it was, and who so ably demonstrated how a child could paint anything blindfolded with one arm in a sling, comes to set us right. But the salesman don’t have any better luck than we do, with the result we have completely disorganized a gallon of paint, messed up everything in sight, and concluded maybe it might be best to employ a professional painter. All of which only goes to show what can happen to a person for not leaving well enough alone. And if I ever meet up with the dumb owl who originated the saying, “If you want a thing done } well, do it yourself’, I'll crown |him with a freshly opened buc- ket of yellow wall paint, so help ;me. : Little Determination Pays Big Dividends (By Associated Press) A CARIBBEAN BASE, Oct. 14. —A story they’re telling down here in the Caribbean — and | swearing it’s true: A transport lay in the harbor getting ready to sail with a de- tachment of troops ordered back to the good ol’ U.S.A. The sol- diers stood about beside their blue barracks bags, awaiting their turn to go up the gang- plank. | Suddenly, from the group, one broke and ran, shouting at the top of his voice, “I’m not going aboard that blanked blanked Boat, and you can’t make me!” “vo ~burly M.P.s gave chase. Qiliekly they overhauled him. A lusty’ Session of rough-and-tum- ble ensued, at the end of which the fugitive, overpowered, was half-dragged, half-carried aboard \the ship, no longer in condition to protest. The M.P.s. rubbed their hands, congratulating them- selves on a job done with neat- ness and dispatch. A few hours later, when the transport was miles at sea, noses were counted aboard. There was one nose too many. A homesick soldier had found a@ way to go home. +The sequel? Unknown, THE KEY WEST CITIZEN : SOCIETY --: RENOVATING DUVAL STREET USO CLUB (Contributed) The U. S. O. Club on Duval street is now undergoing an ex- tensive renovation program and according to James McFarlane, the assistant director, who arrived here from Miami this club will be second to none in the south both} in entertainment and comfort. It! is our plan to try and have our Grand Opening the first week in} November, and for that evening Mr. McFarlane has a real program outlined including two of the all girls U. S. O. Units from Miami, a stage show by the boys from Fort Taylor and many other fea- tures including a Formal Dance. ; As in the past it is our intention to make our club a_ real home | away from home both in comfort and service. Miss Margaret Hauser has ar- rived here from Coral Gables, Fla. and will be the director of the Womens Division and any lady that feels she would like to help} in this work for the boys please! get in touch with Miss Hauser| either by phone 692 or call and/ have a talk with her at our club, 1021 Duval street. WIENER ROAST FRIDAY | On Friday evening at 8 o'clock there will be a wiener roast held in the patio of the Jackson Square USO for all the married Army} couples stationed in Key West. This will be the first of a series of these parties to be held at the USO Club. NAVY WIVES TO MEET There will be a meeting of the Navy Wives’ Club held on Friday afternoon, beginning at 2:30 o’- clock, at the Jackson Square USO! Club. | The wives of all enlisted men} in the Navy are invited to at- | tend. HISTORY SURE DOES | GET MONOTONOUS (By Associated Press) CORINTH, Miss, Oct. 14—! During the last war J. R. Swain, | waiting for his draft call, mar- ried a pretty red-headed school teacher. Later he was inducted, and on Nov. 20, 1918, he became a father. Private Swain manag-j ed three days later to get home on furlough and see his baby. During the present war F. W. White, waiting for his draft call, married -a -pfetty, red-headed school teachér.; Liter he was in- ducted, and on Sept. 20, 1942, he became a father. Private White managed three days later to get home on furlough and see his| baby. Mrs. White is the daughter; Private Swain rushed home to! see. | THE ARMY’S (Continued from Page One) | | the mediocre or inexperienced | ones that were available,” he} Says. Army officers say Earl’s school is a success and undoubtedly will | be copied by other army posts. While many drivers are “gradu- ated” after a day or two of in- struction, some are in school as | long as two weeks. Tf Earl, youthful, pleasant but efficient, was a Detroit manufac- turer before the war. After he} joined the army he was sent to/| a motor maintenance school for| two months where he learned) about heavy army “rolling stock” the hard way—in over-} alls. At Buckley field he simply was assigned as motor mainten- | ance officer and told “to get in} \ there and pitch” when the driv- }ing situation became critical. Signs In Braille Urge | Blind To Collect Scrap (By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Oct. 14.—Special! arrangements have been made to enlist New York’s blind in the drive to collect scrap metals. An| announcement. printed in Braille, | has been~ placed on_ bulletin boards of the headquarters of the New York Association for the Blind. An average of 700 blind persons visit the headquarters weekly. Today’s Horoscope Today gives a somewhat un- practical nature and the native should be carefully trained to some profession and taught the; value of personal application. | There is a good chance of success | |hospital, and there }ined him under some aspects. ee NEED WOMEN FOR SEWING GARMENTS Mrs. Dan L. Navarro, chairman of the Red Cross garment pro- duction committee, is urging all women who can wield a_ needle to come to the Women’s Club- house on Duval street, Tuesdays and Fridays, from .2 and sew on hand. At the present time she has 45 children’s bathrobes, twenty of which are finished, and 15 men’s convalescent robes, two of which are finished. For those who prefer to sew at home if you will telephone her at 306 she will be delighted to bring the robes to you. There is also plenty of yarn to be knitted into sweaters, muff- lers and helmets. The robes must be finished within the next ten days to complete the quota. P.-T. A. TO MEET There will be a meeting of the Harris School Parent-Teacher As- sociation this afternoon at 3:00 o'clock in the school auditorium. All parents are urgently re- quested to attend this first meet- ing. af A program is being prepared by the Primary Department. HOLLAND REPORTS ON TRIP TO KANSAS CITY TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Oct. 12 (FNS).—Returning from Kansas Ee the ga |City, where he represented Flor- ida at an ICC hearing, Governor Spessard Holland said: “Florida made a very good case in its appeal for the re- moval of the 15 percent added charge made on freight ship- ments to this state.” Jerry W. Carter, chairman of the Florida Railroad Commission, supported by four rate experts, presented impressive facts and figures to sustain Florida’s plea. Carter has made an exhaustive study of the rate problem as it effects Florida, and went to the hearing with his case well and ably prepared. Action was not taken by the ICC at the hearing, but Florida officials feel that this state’s case was impressively presented, and hope for favorable action. Much credit is due Jerry Car- ter and the Florida Railroad Commission for the painstaking effort in preparing Florida’s case for presentation. One Beer K.0.s Sailor . Who Survived Torpedoes (By Associated Press) | _ NEW YORK, Oct. 14.—A British Sailor; who had survived several bouts with U-boats, walked into a New York bar and ordered a glass of beer. He drank it. A short! fai at thy side, and ten thousand | time later, he was groaning on the \tloor, doubled up in agony. An ambularice took him to the for several hours doctors and nurses exam- thoroughly. Finally they decided the sailor's stomach, accustomed to Britain's tepid ale, had been knocked out by the icy lager. ALL FOR HIM NEW YORK—Seeing a crowd of about 2,000 people and police strteching nets below him, Joseph John Sirrelli, 32, left the roof on which he was working and ~went down 40 see what the excitement was about. He learned that some- one, seeing him on the roof, con- cluded that he was intending to jump; had notified police. Sir- relli explained that he was only cleaning the gutters on the roof. HANGS BY FINGERTIPS GOLDEN, Colo. — Losing his | footing while climbing the steep slope of Castle Rock, near Gol- den, alone, Private William Fos- ter, 18, of Chicago, grasped hold of a ledge of rock and held on by his fingertips for an hour until he was rescued by two men, with an old overcoat and a short length of steel cable. One hundred feet below him was a rocky . chasm floor and certain death. \KEY WEST BEDDING CO. Phone ‘669 515 Front Street q The Southernmost Mattress Factory in the United States MATTRESSES RENOVATED FURNITURE UPHOLSTERED SF hb bb bb bb bl lle TRY IT TODAY... The Favorite In Key West SESSA cn RNC PR CALLING DRAFTED MOTHERS Copyrighted 1942 By ERAINE TURIN ERS a ESE It must be owned that indomit- able faith in the outcome of right brings solace to those who practice it—whether on the home fronts or in the battle area. It is that indomitable faith in the outcome. of right which requips them to overcome war ad- versities. It is that indomit- able faith in the outcome of right which urges them to struggle to maintain our free way of life. It is that in- domitable faith in the outcome ERAINE TURIN of right which, by means of such meritorious ef- fort, effaces the obstacles in the march to victory. Drafted mothers of our nation, it is gratifying to learn, from your many letters, that you and yours are putting this indomitable faith to full practice and thereby are gaining the benefits ,such faith always brings. And if you who, as yet, may notjbe awaken- ed td its true import,*the ‘winning ofthis. war to. free oppression sogif'will be effected. Today a letter came in which | particularly stresses. this Kind of |faith. It is written by a young girl who has a sweetheart fight- ing somewhere in the Pacific battles. However, because of the great length of the letter, I am giving you the statements which solely bear on the subject. And they read: “Sometime ago my sweetheart became quite serious and I, feel- ting the same way, accepted. He wanted to get the ring then, but \I, knowing that my father, who is very strict, would disapprove, asked him to wait That was his last furlough here. Shortly after he returned to his Post, he was informed that they were selecting the five highest [men in his company to be sent to Hickman Field, Honolulu, Ha- waii. He was rated the highest, jand was made Master Sergeant before being sent. That was a year ago. I haven’t seen him since then. . . “, . . I knew that if Japan. . . should declare war, Hawaii and our other Pacific. possessions would be the first point of their attack. Therefore, I had reason to be alarmed, loving him as much as I do. “One Sunday night, a week before war was:declared, I was at church. The subject of the ser- mon concerned war, which put me in an anxious state of mind. The Scripture reading. for that night was the 91st Psalm. Of course, I had read it before, but |it‘never had the meaning that it {had then. A special line caught my attention, ‘A thousand shall |at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee’. From then on, I decided to put my sweet- heart in God’s hands, knowing that he would be safe as long as I TRUSTED GOD TO TAKE CARE OF HIM. “Although I knew that he was stationed at Hickman Field, the night it was bombed, Dec. 7, 1941, I felt that he was perfectly safe. You can imagine how I felt a LDS3‘; ren misery "0 throat, chest and back with time-tested VapoRus eee Tommie’s SKATING RINK SUMMER SESSIONS Afternoons: Tues. - Thurs. and Sat., 2:30 - 4:30 Every Evening: 8:00 - 10:30 p.m. Ladies Invited SKATE for HEALTH’S SAKE Lessons Phone 9116 can inspire that faith in others} for awhile. | QUITS EIGHT JOBS TO HELP WAR EFFORT (By Associated Press} TUTTLE, Okla. Oct. 14— Lemuel Curtis Force is giving up the multiple iobs he took seven- teen years to acquire to devote his talents more directly to the war effort. Force, 61, is city marshal, water superintendent, street sioner, plumbing inspector, jailer, custodian of fire equipment, mail city of 940 population. He has now taken a job as air depot. A ES ence ee Hee week later, when I learned that, by a strange turn of events, he had escaped almost certain death that night. It seems that he was to have been placed that day on guard at the entrance of an im- portant ammunition Place. He had been on guard for half an hour when he reéeived word that he was to go on an important errand. . . hours later the field was bombed |... He escaped without so much as a scratch. . . “And, Mrs. Turin, sincg then he has been saved from almost certain death several times. . . have.been and.are being answer- ed. His mother feels the same as I do. No matter how bad the war may be... Billy (my sweetheart) will come home to us safe and well. . . “, . . He only enlisted for three years and would have completed them this September. We had planned on a June, 1943, wedding. It may not occur in 1943, but it will still be in June—when the war is over. . .” Beware Coughs That Hang On ! copa gine Y SPEEDY, SURE * RELIEF FOR ACID INDIGESTION | GARDNER’S PHARMACY Phone 177 commis- } - messenger and dog catcher in this} |patrolman at the Oklahoma City! A few| “T can see now that my prayers | we feel that our } WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1942 MISCELLANEOUS MOTHERS who want to be free for an afternoon of bridge or shopping, leave your children at Miss Goodspeed’s Nursery School. 50c. 728 Fleming St. oct14-16-19-21-4tx FOR SALE baker Sedan. Margaret St. $10pi Rea 514 octl2-3tx } j;A SOUND INVESTMENT | bargain price. New Duplex Concrete House, completely furnished. All modern conven- iences. 1216 Margaret. Apply 919 Elizabeth, noon or evening. | oct3-2wksx j storage| PERSONAL CARDS. $1.25 per | 100. THE ARTMAN PRESS. jly19-tt TYPEWRITING PAPER — 50( Sheets, 75c. The Artman Press. septl9tf | fees ; FOR SALE—Ford Station Wagon | in excellent condition. Good rubber. Right price. 823 Eliza- beth street. octl2-3tx Cypress. Boat, complete. with sail, $25.00. Apply Mn Men- endez. Rest Beach. » o¢tl2-3tx ‘OR SALE—House, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, completely furnished. Excellent condition. Call 423-W for appointment. oct12-6tx | 1941 CHEVROLET, Tudor, good tires. Going to Army. W. E. Fowler, Harris School. | oct10-6tx |FOR SALE—Reconditioned, like | new, Hoover Vacuum Cleaner. | Cleaner, good shape and cheap at $15.00. New Electrolux Vacuums if you have priority. See O’Sweeney before it is too late. oct10-tf FANS, AIR CONDITIONERS. See Thomas at the Skating Rink. sept30-tf We ee FOR SALE—One 4-door Stude- at | FOR SALE—13-foot | V-Bottom, | | Bargain at $30.00. Also, one GE| Classified Column FEMALE HELP WANTED SPANISH SPEAKING YOUNG LADIES One of Miami's largest corpora- tions has several permanent Positions open for young ladies (20 to 30 years) having fluent command of Spanish and Eng- lish. Write fully enclosing re- cent photo and detailg of edu- cation. Address J. Cook, P.O. ; Box 3311, Miami. ' octl4-6t a Resi kid (SEES Bear HELP WANTED {WAITRESSES WANTED. Side- walk Cafe, Duval and Fleming sept22-tf WANTED—Lady Clerk to work ; in store. Phone 835-J. octl4-2t WANTED—One Day Bell Boy and one Night Bell Boy. Apply Manager, La Concha Hotel. oct10-tf WANTED—Soda Fountain At- { tendants, male or female. Also, Sales Help for the drug de- partment Apply at once. Southernmost City Pharmacy. | oct6-12t { | WANTED—Female applicants for all types clerical positions: Age 18-35. Must be neat, intelli- | gent, High’ School dipioma re; | quired. Salary excétient. Reply Post Office Box 977. oct3-2wksx WANTED—Truck: Driver. Apply Armour and Co, mornings, be+ tween 7 and 12. sept23-tt WANTED—WAITRESSES, with or without experience. Good | salary. Southernmost City | Pharmacy. septi-tf | | WANTED {WANTED TO BUY—House or | Cottage in desirable section of | Key West; must be in good condition; furnished or un- | furnished, but latter more de- | sirable. Address Box House Wanted, care Key West Citi+ | zen. oct?-tf WANTED—A chance to bid on | your next printing order. THE | ARTMAN PRESS. jly9-tf SIGNS—“For Rent”, “Rooms For Rent”, “Apartment For Rent”, “Private Property, No Tres- passing”. THE ARTMAN PRESS. jan25-tf | WANTED—Boy’s Bicycle. Good condition. Suitable for ‘boy ! eight to ten years old. Call | Army Barracks, Ex@. 25 or 5. octl4-2tx SAMPLES OF CHRISTMAS CARDS have arrived and can tiful designs and wide assort- ment. Suitable for men in Armed Services. sept22-tf LOST jLOST—Gas Rationing Books, A-Book No. 1, C-Book 3. Re- } turn to Oliver Robinson, Boyn- ! ton Beach, Florida, General Delivery. oct13-3tx PAA AIAAIDA AA DI ADA AIAAAIAA AS MONROE THEATER WILLIAM POWELL in Kennel Murder Case and Pacific Blackout Coming: “A Yank In Libva” Seeeseetcoscossecreesroc) FOIA ITA DIA IA III AA A I IA STRAND THEATER LUNN ‘N ABNER in BASHFUL BACHELOR Coming: “Magnificent Dope” Sa i i a ee HAD YOUR EYES EXAMINED THIS YEAR? your eyesight fs your most precious possession, Guard it jealously. The ex- pert who examines your eyes, with skill developed through years of training, can give you your best possible vi- sion. Be sure the lenses ore Orthogons, for they alone assure you clear, wide-angle vision. DR. J. A. VALDES OPTOMETRIST Office Hours: 9-12; 2-6 P. M. Address Phones 532 Duval Office: 332 Residence: 351 FEMALE DOG, answering to name of Princess. Shaggy black | and gray coat, mixed bull and ; German police. Return to 821 ; Shavers Lane. oct13-2tx LOST-—Girl's — Bicvcle. serial number 51384, license number 1929. Left in front of Monroe Theater. Reward for return to 1028 Division street. octl4-1tx “J.B. SIKES | LICENSED PLUMBER 1306 CATHERINE STREET = be seen at Citizen office. Beau-| WHEN IT’S JOB PRINTING REMEMBER There is no JOB Too Large and 7\No SERVICE Too Small "THE ARTHAN PRESS The Citizen Building PHONE 51 COAT HANGERS WANTED, $1.00 a hundred. White Star Cleaners, 701% Duval St. oct6-tf WANTED—Clean rags. Bring to Citizen office and collect. septl5-tf REAL ESTATE Business or Residential Lots all parts of the Island; Terms J. OTTO KIRCHHEINER Realtor Phones 124 and 736-R 505 Duval oct8-tt PROFESSIONAL LOUIS A. HARRIS Attorney-at-Law 217 Duval St Phone 252 sept25-tf HOTELS |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. octl-tf + | Subscribe to ‘The Citizen—20¢ ‘ weekly.