The Key West Citizen Newspaper, December 10, 1942, Page 3

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1942 - Chapter 20 The Ranchers Cos was the first aboard the small plane Sunday morning. Impatiently he waited for the take-off, feeling each minute wasted was one less to be spent in Carmel. He was rather proud of himself for his adroit handling| of the detective situation. He'd talk quietly to Rita now—that is if ‘she looked strong enough to take it—and explain the need for, her to clear things up with the ranchers of Blossom Valley. And then his eyes, roaming absently across the landing field, picked up a trim figure moving toward the plane. In sharp dis+ tay .he watched her come to the ship, climb the temporary steps and enter it. “Gloria!” : Gloria, in a stunning green suit, hurried down the aisle. “What are you'doing here?” she cried. “Did $ you too?” F 2" Clark frowned. ‘The anchers from Blossom Velidy. They phoned me early this’ morning. Rita’s in Carmel! ‘They'fe on their way up to see her pew. Tm going in case she { All during the short trip to Del Monte, Clark was praying he would reach Rita before the fanchers did. When they even- tually arrived at the Carmel Inn, ft: looked as though he might be in“ time. Gloria sympathetically told him to go in alone. ‘After an anxious eternity in the lobby, Rita came down. In his re- lief, Clark rushed to her, shout- ing, “Darling!” But Rita’s smile was controlled and friendly. She field -out her hand and said, “Now tell me you trust me— and you'll let me help you.” She drew back in the circle of | his arms, perplexed. “Help me?” “With the ranchers.” She frowned. “How did you know about—?” He laughed. “You see? You can’t keep your troubles from me.” His arms drew her close against him again, for another kiss. Sam Arlen’s voice broke in upon them harshly. “Excuse us!” Rita broke from Clark’s arms and whirled about. Sam Arlen, Al Michel, Tom Brower and Ed Mayorson from Blossom Valley were standing in the entrance to the walled garden. Their rugged faces were suf- fused with embarrassed color but grim with determination. They advanced in a body, their cold hostility stilling Rita's automatit cry of welcome. Sam Arlen’s voice rasped, bitter with disappoint- ment. “Sorry to break in on a beautiful week end... .” Rita gasped. Color flamed into her pale cheeks. But Sam Arlen rushed doggedly on. Clark could feel the desperate tension in all the men as they watched Rita. “You don’t need to introduce us—we know your fine friend. We know all about how he and his fast kind turned your head when you went to New York. And we ain’t saying that’s any of our busi- ness. But we are saying it’s our business when you're usin’ the money your Dad meant for the factory to live in places like this...” Rita was as white as her dress now, trembling all over. Her large eyes were pools of confusion and pain. about?” she whispered. “You know what we’re talking about.” Tom Brower’s voice raised: | “Hello, Clark.” She was in a white, backless sport dress. Her eyes looked too dark, her face wanly white, her red-gold hair a glowing aureole above it. She evaded the warm, searching look he gave her by turning toward the door with a fleeting smile. “Would you like to see the garden? It’s a lovely one.” When they were alone in the flower-bright, walled garden, she ‘continued to keep him a friendly distance. She, chattered brightly of the salt air here, of her work with Carlos, asked him of his play. Clark broke in bluntly. “Rita, what's wrong? Will you tell me?” The Accusation ITA'S hands clenched on the vine she was idly training over its trellis. Her eyes sought the deep blue distances of the ocean just beyond for strength. Her heart cried dismally, How cpuld he be so dear, so real, so sincete when he was with her and change completely when he ‘was away? She steeled herself as she felt his hands on her shoulders. at love you, Rita. Don’t you love me?” _ Emotion rose to silence the lie on. her lips. She shook her head silently. His hands tightened on her shoulders, spun her around to face him, his eyes searched hers and lighted as they found the misery there. “That’s not true,” he said with quiet triumph, “and yyou know it.” And even as she struggled te free herself, he pulled her relentlessly into his arms, stilled her protests under a long, hard kiss. For Rita, all thought and ten- sion evaporated in that embrace. Ecstasy soared through her. The trilling of the birds in the garden, the salty tang of the morning breezes, the murmur of the sea blended into a harmony of utter completeness, Dreamily she re- turned his smile. “Say it," he was urging gently. “Say, ‘I love you.’” “I—love you.” —_— — in rough belligerence. “About that $20,000 that was s’posed to be put in the factory—but we don’t have proof that it was!” “All we do have proof of,” Al Michel’s voice was hard as the granite line of his jaw, “is your airplane trips around the coun- try and your sneakin’ off to Frisco when we want to find out about | things—and livin’ off the fat of the. land. We’re not goin’ to lose the savings we worked hard for | all our lives just so you can— can—live in sin with a—” In At The Kill Roe hand shot out to give the weather-beaten cheek a stinging slap. “You can’t say such things!” she cried wildly. “We're gonna say ’em plenty— in court!” Al Michel held his cheek while his eyes blazed at her. “We just came to warn you we're starting a public investiga- tion . . . for embezzlement!” The world began to spin before Rita’s sick eyes. “No!” she sobbed. Then she felt Clark’s strong arm around her. Heard his voice com- ing faintly as if from a great dis- tance. “If your evidence of embezzling character, I'd say you hadn’t much of a case. Furthermore, when this is cleared up, I may self—for libel and defamation of character.” broke into urgent “Quick —one of you blundering idiots— get some water! She's fainted!” Gloria’s taxi entered the broad gravel drive of the Inn just as Clark's car started out. Gloria leapt from her taxi to cross to his tar. “I was delayed in town. I’m not too Jate, am 1?” she cried anxi- ously. A faint sardonic smile lightened his face. “Afraid you are—for the fireworks. Pretty nasty.” Te be continued MERCEDES |NEW PASTOR FOR (Continued from Page One) five months or more before the chamber organized its hospitali-; zation committee. CHURCH ARRIVES , _ The Rev. Samuel P. Reinke, of | Pelican Falls, Minn., has arrived *| for 3'gallons each until Jan. 21. “What—are you talking | is as inconclusive as your sus- | picions of Miss Ralston’s moral | consider doing a little suing my- | Then his coolly humorous tone | command. | THE KEY WEST CITIZEN ae RATIONING | SUGAR—War Ration Stamp No. 9 good for 3 pounds until | Dec. 15. Stamps 1 to 8 void. CONSULT—grocer. COFFEE—War Ration Stamp No. 27 (Sugar Book) of persons who were 15 years of age or older at registration May- 4-5 good for | 1 pound until Jan. 3—one cup a day average. Coffee stamps are | Nos. 20 through 28—all must be left intact in books of children ; whose ages were ‘recorded in Ration Book One as under 15; in January stamps must be surrendered for each pound more than |one held by all consumers on Nov. 28. Mixtures containing cof- fee are rationed; concentrates, extracts, solubles are not. CON- | SULT—grocer. GASGLINE—Basic “A” Gasoline Ration Stamps No. 3 good Stamps Nos. 1 and 2 void. | FUEL OIL—“Period 1” Coupons good until December 19; Pe- | riod 2 Coupons from Dec: 6 to Jan. 2. Unit is 10 gallons. SUP- PLEMENTARY RATION—If there are children under 4 years of | age in family, 50 gallons; if members are sick, what is needed on j basis of doctor's certificate. CONSULT—fuel oil dealer. RATION BOOKS—Must be surrendered on entering armed | Services or leaving country:. Illegal to possess lost or illegal- es fransterred Ration Book. CONSULT—War Price and Rationing joard. IDENTIFICATIONS—On Gasoline Rationing Coupons—Hold- ers of A, B, C, D books must-write in ink on back of each Coupon | his auto license number and “Fla.” for Florida; regulations differ | for fleet and T, E-and R book holders. PRICE CEILINGS COST OF LIVING ITEMS—Some items frozen at highest March level; others at seasonal levels; some not frozen Check up before you talk. CONSULT—Consumers Interest officers of De- | fense Council. | RENTS—Illegal to.’accept or pay rents higher than were charged on local seasonal date or on March 1, 1942, in all areas of | Florida except as follows: | Jacksonville Area—Duval County—April 1, 1941. | i ee Area—Alachua, Bradford, Clay—Jan. I | Key West Area—Monroe County—Oct. 1, 1941. | EXCEPTIONS—Property with major capital improvements— | not counting repairs, reconditioning, etc. EVICTION—Owner who | needs premises for own use may evict tenant but purchaser since | Oct. 20, 1942, must pay down at least one-third price, not counting borrowed funds, apply for eviction order and wait three months under federal war regulations; eviction for cause under state law | not affected. CONSULT—realtor, banker, lawyer, Area Rent At- torney or Director. MOTOR VEHICLES | CERTIFICATES OF WAR NECESSITY—After Dec. 31, n9 “commercial” motor vehicle—includes all trucks, single unit or fleet—can be supplied with gasoline, tires, or parts without Cer- tificate of War Necessity; until then such vehicles will be supplied if application for certificate has been made. CONSULT—USDA War Board; County Agent; Defense Council Transportation Offi- cers; District Office, ODT, Division of Motor Transportation, deen LIMIT—35 miles an hour, except military vehicles, and except in emergency to protect life, health or public safety. TIRE PURCHASE-INSPECTION—Car owners ho camnie with regulations may obtain tires on following terms according to Rationing book issued as far as local quotas permit: ‘A” Ration—180 miles a month—tire inspection required by Jan. 31 and every four months—entitled to recapping or, if tire | worthless: to buy used tire, recapped tire or new GRADE III “War | Tire’ “B” Ration—Up to 560 miles a month—tire inspection requir- ed by Jan. 31 and every 60 days—entitled ti i es “Ae book eieee, © same tire purchase — tion—up to 1,000 miles a month—tire inspection by | dash si aad wey Ph daye entitled to recapping or, if tire worth- , less, to buy Grade pre-war tire, factor: id ire Bch pes than 1,000 miles. Mee te ee a ae tion—over 1,000 miles—tire inspection by Jan. 31 and | every 60 days—entitled to recapping or, if tire worthless, to buy | Grade I pre-war tire or any other tire available. | p Siaieporaaponcdt taeda tig 25 cents a vehicle for each in- ion; © according to tire size, if tires.are removed. : RECORDS—Illegal to drive after Dec. 12 without tire inspec- tion record showing serial numbers registered. CONSULT—tire dealers Who are official tire inspectors. SHARE-YOUR-CAR—Drivers to work must make sincere ef- fort to form or join Share-Your-Car clubs to qualify for supple- Caen, ration. CONSULT—Defense Council, Share-Your-Car ‘ice USE TAX—U. S. Treasury Use Tax Stamp must i Buy at Post Office on $5 a year basis. E proerame:Sttiked a car. Compiled by State Defense Council of Florida - What Uncle Sam Asks Of You GENERAL ORDERS FOR THE HOME FRONT VIOLATION OF ‘RULES | PENALTIES—$10,000 fine, or 10 years in federal prison or | both is maximum for false statement or representation to any agency of U. S. government; loss of privileges is minimum penalty for breaking rules. , | CONSERVATION \ SALVAGE—Save all old or unusable METALS, RUBBER, | RAGS. Give to Defense Council, Schools, Boy Scouts, etc., or | sell to junkman. Strain and save cooking GREASE and MEAT} FAT in tin cans—coffee cans preferred—Sell ot meat market; top } price 4 cents, may be lower. CONSULT—Defense Council Genera! | Salvage Officers. Save unusable SILK and NYLON hose; launder, donate to U.S. by delivering to hosiery counter of your clothing store. | CONSULT—Hosiery dealer. | CANNING—Preserve all surplus foods. Extra sugar rations | for canning obtainable. CONSULT—Demonstration Agents; join | 4-H or Home Demonstration club; attend Defense Council Con- sumers Interests forum. COPPER CENTS—Mint has reduced coinage of One Cent pieces to save copper. Piggy banks are unpatriotic; turn into War Stamps. | TUBE FOR TUBE—Save collapsible toothpaste, shaving | cream, etc., tubes; must be turned in when buying new tubes. ! EXCEPTION—gift to member of armed services abroad when mailed by dealer. SHARE THE MEAT—Voluntarily now, by rationing next year, weekly allowance of meat cuts from dressed beef, veal, mut- | ton, lamb, pork carcasses are: for those under 6 years of age, % pound; 6-12 years, 1% pounds; more than 12,years, 2% pounds. Restaurant and guest meals count. Fish, poultry, liver, heart, tongue, ‘souse, swéetbreads, knuckles, feet do not count. Ration | basis—uncooked weight, bone included. CONSULT — Defense | Council Nutrition officers. COOKING—Keep burners clean; gas flame clear blue; save el. } LIGHTING—Turn out lights in empty rooms, lights not in use. HEATING—Shut off heat in or from unused rooms; repair | stoves, furnaces; clean flues, chimneys. Close house cracks. In- sulate if you can. CONSULT—Plumber, building contractor. IDENTIFICATION FINGERPRINTING—Required for Citizens Defense Corps per- sonnel; others may be fingerprinted at Police Stations; some issue cards. CONSULT—Police officers; Defense Council officers. IDENTIFICATION TAGS—Defense Councils will make avail- able Identification Tags of fire-resistant, non-critical fibre with name and number for 5 cents, cost price. CONSULT—Defense Council Identification officers. BIRTH CERTIFICATES—Christening records, Bible entries, etc., help establish citizenship. U. S. Census Bureau, Washington, D. C., furnishes data from old census and World War I records for $1—photostated, $2; under seal, $3. | COMMUNICATION TELEPHONE—New service obtainable only on war priority. | War agencies have priority on calls and private conversation may be interrupted. TELEGRAPH—After Dec. 15, service discontinued on congrat- ulations, felicitations and holiday greetings; also on messenger, shopping and all other non-wire service. { SALARIES AND WAGES INCREASE—War Labor Board must approve general in¢reas of wages or salaries, by employer of more than 8, above Oct. 3, 1942, level on wages; Oct. 27 level on salaries) EXCEPTION—In- dividual promotions. DECREASE—WLB must approve decrease of wage or salary scales below highest paid between Jan. 1 and Sept. 15, 1942. RUMORS REPORT—When you hear a rumor report it to the Defense Council Rumor Clinic. Don't repeat it. TO VOLUNTEER CIVILIAN DEFENSE—For all types of Volunteer war service in any agency, call at the Civilian Defense Voltinteer Office. SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION—18-year-olds—If born July 1-Aug. 31, 1924, register Dec. 11-17; if born Sept. 1-Oct. 31, 1924, register Dec. 18- Dec. 24; if born Nov. 1-Dec. 31, 1924, register Dec. 26-Dec. 31; if born on or after Jan. 1, 1925, register on 18th birthday or, if that is Sunday or legal holiday, on day following. CHANGE OF AD- DRESS—AII registrants for selective service, new and old, must notify local draft board of change of address. HONOR ROLL FOR = SAN CARLOS SCHOOL Bi th BS LOPEZ'S HAVE SON the following is the nonor roll of | the San Carlos School for the last | six weeks* period: Sixth Grade: Rose Alfonso. Fifth Grade: Alba Rodriguez, Blanca Leon. \of the birth of a son, weighi Fourth Grade: Rose. afdetiin, | sete pounds, to Mr. Biber Gloria Watson, Robert Valdez. | Gerald Lopez of 708 Eaton street, Third Grade: Sylvia Hernan-| on December 5.;The new. arrival dez, Martin Leon, Antonio Moore, | has been given the name of Ger: Jose Rodriguez. ald Lopez, Jr. Second Grade: Otilia Valdez, | Ornaldo Lopez, Danny Valder. "| ,,Mother and baby are reported | First Grade: Diego Torres, Nan- } Z e cy Valdez. Perfect Attendance: Mario Rodriguez, Charles In- ; graham, Rene Rodriguez, Alba Rodriguez, Ornaldo Lopez, Blan- ca Leon, Martin Leon. Sylvia Her- Announcement has been’ made |nandez, Otilia Valdez, Alicia Al- fonso, Celinda Collazo, Caridad {de Armas, Abelardo Leon, Guil- lermo Fernandez, Antonio Moore, Rose Alfonso. i] | | | tie Higgs on Southard street. P. 0. OF A. TO MEET | Weipa tla etal worse ‘> LOPEZ Funeral Service ¢ There will be a meeting of the | Established 1885 4 Patriotic Daughters of America} 4 held tonight. beginning at a Licensed Funeral Directors 4 o'clock, at the home of Mrs. Ber- and Embalmers 3 ye = : 4 24-Hour Ambulance Service 4 members ' are requested to PHONE I: NIGHT 696 4 be in attendance. Whakannn cd eemendl “Kil th@@welry You Want On Credit” She Expects Her Gift To Come From People’s 2) GIFTS THEY ALL LE IK GIVE HER A WATCH a vast men were brou | big transport pla | of c: | que | thos Russians asse PAGE THREE re being constantly sein- d with troops and supplies, communique said, to be in. r a genreal offensive present blizzard SNOW HAMPERS (Continued fr amounts of s VIOLET R. CATLIN - —FIRST COLORED BABY to BUY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS * She Invests her “Candy Money” in War Savings Stamps ying 80 me d. In plane the The Rus need extra energy. And they get it in Southern Dairies Sealtest Ice Cream. Yes, this fine ice cream is a real food—rich in nourishment and high in energy content. Enjoy it regularly. Sealtest, Inc. and its member companies ave under one Common ownership Shop In Comfort Make This Your Xmas Gift Store! LINGERIE ... Full sel Underwear. Pajamas Crepe or Tea Rose ar ction of fine line of Ladies’ such as Slips, Panties, Night Gowns and i VALMOUR SLIPS, made of Rayon, , Washable Lace or Fagotting $195 1 White += NIGHT GOWNS ... Hand - Made Philipino and Chinese Gowns, Hand Embroidered, also in $58 up PA Plain Rayon or in Printed Rayon MES, beautifully trimmed $1.95 and $1.69 mbhabivicces dere mena ove: dicey namics LADY BERKLEY’S Man- Tailored PAJAMAS in Flesh Pale Blue and Royal $500 Blue LOUNGING PAJAMAS $9.50 Beautifully Tailored HOUSE COATS Some Tu n Plain 1 Size and Flowered Patterns— to 44 A Fine Selection of SKIRTS end BLOUSES Make A Very Useful Gift — BLOUSES with Long and Short Sleeves A Very Good Selection of PLAIN and PLEATED SKIRTS, All Colors and Sizes _————————— Do Your CHRISTMAS SHOPPING at MAURICES where Our Salesladies will Cheerfully Help You. ‘Finally, as I said before, we tin Key West to become pastor of are not trying to hamper. the the First Congregational church. | Chamber of Commerce in its ef- ; #¢ is accompanied by his wife and | forts to get a hospital for Key |'W° children. | K bs : 2 _ - ey West, Fla. West; indeed. ‘all of us will be glad |_ Mr. Reinke will preach his first | y t, to help the chamber if we are able | S*™™0P here on Sunday morning. December 8, 1942, | ,e ¥ t i Fs Bifano oe plan is favored | TO “— GEN P naga , rie $ ; & agi CARD OF THANKS or taxes. | e are running a big tent meeting, in this i Ly» TIED U city, for salvation for lost cou We are giv- L RATIONALE 4D VERITEA WATCHES ing the white friends an invitation to come out she @LONGINES and @ OTHER MAKES and see the mighty power of God. Bring out : your sick and we will also pray for them. LADIES’ WATCHES $1975 up USE YOUR CREDIT! Open Evenings for Your Convenience If any of our friends have a piano they are JEWELRY DEPARTMENT PEOPLE'S CREDIT STORE it. Friendliest Credit Store in South Florida” OPPOSITE THE BUS STATION 514 Southard Street PHONE25 Key West, Fla. THE CHURCH OF GOD end A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION of NOVELTY JEWELRY .-..- THEY MAKE IDEAL GIFTS! Headquarters for TABU Products III IOI IAA II AIS AAA “STRAND THEATER’ VIRGINIA BRUCE in Careful, Soft Shoulder Coming: “Flight Lieutenant” "MONROE THEATER | Priscilla Lane in We wish to. thank the many kind .friends_ and neighbors for their kind,.thoughtfulness _ to- wards us during the illness and death of our beloved father and grandfather, Otis Thurston, We also thank the many kind friends and neighbors for-the use of their ; ears, the nice florals and the Kind ‘words of sympathy. We al- go thank the many kind friends from far for the telegrams of! thy. He leaves to mourn, _ And we are having a big baptism on the third Sunday of this month on Petronia, near Simonton—Sunday, 4 p.m. OTIS R. THURSTON, Son. | “SABOTEUR” and awit BILL BISHOP J. R. SMITH, Monitor. ELIZABETH CARMICHAEL, or | JOSEPH KEMP, Pastor. 823 Shaver’s Lane “Saddle Mountain Round-Up” | % i SULELULvetereavetgtcget eae tcc GOWNS & MILLINERY MRS. MAURICE WEINTRAUB. Manager 614 Duval Street Key West, Fla