The Key West Citizen Newspaper, January 11, 1943, Page 4

RAGE FOUR VO MRS. MURDOCK RESPONSIBLE FOR | dV <c0 Wate? 43 GARBAGE MONEY) © cw» MANY ARE WONDERING IF ESTOR stopped, coloring faint- S H ly. “Well, Perry had an idea. CITY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR mee help put over my campaign —Miguel knew him of course as COLLECTIONS MADE _ IN] my partner, but did not know I ADVANCE by George Harmon Coxe held by the swinging rhythm and the solid harmony of the player’s technique. H Hestor was watching him. She stood very close, his palm on the small of her back, her head tilted. He smiled down into her eyes, still tingling with the spell of the music, and not quite realizing that she was leaning closer and lifting her face until, somehow. his mouth found hers and she was kissing him back, her arm slid- ing about his neck and drawing him to her. For a long moment they stood locked ir each other’s arms, the scent of her in the back of his throat. her body crushing against him, then something happened and suddenly he was standing | | t was married—if I would give him a share of whatever I got.” She laughed abruptly. “You could always count on Perry if || there was any money involved. Hundreds of residents are still] But anyway, he did help. He wondering if they are going to}’ cultivated Miguel, and found out be credited for the money they| how he felt about me, and all have paid in advance for the col- penne Pelle Dat ask ira lection of garbage and trash. K. N. why he fell, but one day I knew Dahle writes to The Citizen: —_| he ‘had—and then he was, so im- “Notice your editorial in this 1 | THE KEY WEST CITIZEN PRESIDENTS — BIRTHDAY EVENT BEING ARRANGED GEORGE LUCAS CHOSEN AS; CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEE; CALLS MEETING TO FORM- ULATE PLANS George O. Lucas has een nae Key West chairman for the gales bration of tne President’s birth-} day anniversary here, and his‘ ape pointment by State Chairman Paul E. Reinhold has been confirmed ; SLAB IIOLS: MUM’S THE WORD’, RECOMMENDED AS VERY GOOD SLOGAN | (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.— That oldtime saying, “Mum's the word”, was recommended today by the government as a good slogan for every American to have in mind whe is tempted to talk it the war effort in this country. as well as the move- ment of ships or of soldier units. Women are advised not to say. “My son or my broth- er is going to sail” at such and such a time. from such and such a place, as that MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 1943 litege to buy them when the HES oo in your own families, and | should arise. othes, to and from their vital | Yet this Mr. Civilian possibly}¥@r Positions. And lastly show, | overlooks the fact that, on ac-|>y your fine example, that those jcount of persens, who, like him- who are conscientious, and take iself, take advantage of such |D0 advantage of the rights allow- ! privileges given them, the rub-|@d them cannot carry this burden |ber shortage is becoming more|°f conserving tires alone; that lacute every day—on account of|is. if we hope to win the war persons who, again like himself, | before too many of your soldier Upon so many rest the burdens: Stay insensible to the need ea must pay the ultimate pen- which others should assume with| Voluntary painstaking here, a * ty. them. And that seems to be es-/| further curtailment must be en-} sentially true at this time of war.| forced upon the entire nation./ A time when the rules which ph res such PStPaEy | Te gasoline rationing requires are| Placed in a position, where they| ° nat tadbereit i by, Nersons dis, granted the rights to obt@lp dé! will delight most regarding the havoc their selfish-|¢4 amounts of gasoline, jg Prag rent pepe ness can bring to our entire na- | T€2S0R they should use eir Supply of castor oil tion. For too many are inclined |°@"S for pleasure or other pur- {mal rate of consqmpt — to take advantage of privileges | POS€S- Obviously, it is because of | was ae ~~ “ee conned given them and thereby put upon | the lack of conscientiousness on | Ply on — re an — — : the shoulders of others the ne-!the part of so many that it be- een aa cessity to carry on, and to sac-|COMeS necessary to enforce a CALLING DRAFTED MOTHERS By ERAINE TURIN Copyrighed, 1942 CASTOR OIL SHORT WASHINGTON — News that idren is that rtage in the At the nor- ther: peuent that I was afraid I'd lose day’s paper about the garbage im. He wanted to marry me. He said I must go back to Caragua with him the next week or not at all. “That scared me, I had no di- vorce yet, nor any idea that he planned to return so soon. But Perry said not to worry; he’d get the divorce and as soon as he had it See would be all right. Well, Miguel bought me a trous- seau and got me a French maid, and I delayed things as much as I could, and we finally sailed for San Baria.” She paused, searching Mur- dock’s face. “He wanted to get married the week we arrived. I tried to think of excuses and sent cables to Perry and—oh, I was frantic. I finally had to go to bed and pretend I was sick. I stayed there three weeks, believe it or not, until I got word from Perry and a copy of the divorce. “We were married in July, Kent, and from then on every- thing was different. Miguel was older, and kind, and there was plenty of money for everything. . . . Later, Perry came. I gave | him money from time to time. | Actually could have given him much more because Miguel was generous, but instead of that I began to send drafts to Dean Thorndike to invest for me.” She sighed and sat up. “Just before Miguel died, Perry came to me for _a showdown. How much was I going to settle on him? How much would I inherit? I told him what I thought and he said he wanted a hundred thou- sand or he’d go to my husband, the idea being that when Miguel knew I'd deceived him he would cut me off. 5 -yesterda: situation. “On last Wednesday 1 paid my garbage bill to January 28. Guess I too am stung. Hope not for dou- ble payment.” In discussing this phase of the question, Councilman Paul G. Al- bury, of the city’s sanitary com- mitte, said that the city could not honor any advance payments in the event that it collected gar- bage, for the simple reason that the former manager of the scaven- ger wagons operated solely as a private contractor. Residents who paid in advance and did not re- ceive service for the payments, should take up the matter with the man who received the money. Theif receipts, Are ppoofs that the advance payments were made. BRITISH VESSEL TOWED IN HERE RECEIVED BROKEN RUDDER SHAFT IN VICINITY OF DRY TORTUGAS Its main rudder shaft broken and its motor completely out of commission, the motor vessel, Violar, flying a British flag, ar- rived at this port today after hav- ing been towed from nearby Dry Turtugas by a U. S. Coast Guard vessel . The Violar, a 100-foot, 76-ton vessel, and owned by the Gren- shaw Produce Company of Tampa, Fla., but requisitioned by the British Honduras Government, had been in trouble at sea since Jan. 5, according to its Master, Byron Ebanks of Belize, British Hon- duras. Ebanks said his motor bearings burned out and his rudder was broken, apparently a result of as which they encounter- ed on the trip from British Hon- duras. He said he managed to get the ship to a point near Dry Tor- tugas where he anchored and later was towed to Key West by a Coast Guard boat The Violar has been operating between Honduras and an Amer- ican port for several months and was laden with a cargo of coconuts and chicle gum. MOTOR CORPS TO MEET ON TUESDAY It is announced that a very im- portant meeting of the Red Cross Motor Corps will take place Tuesday, January 12, at 4 o'clock, at the home of the chairman, Mrs. Catherine McMasters, 1424 Vernon street. members are utged to be pkbsent andiall interésted parties are welcome. COUNTY BOARD - | (Continued from Page One) the chairmanship till the proper time, Mr. Gomez and Mr. Roberts said that Mr. Bervaldi was averse to the appointment of committees alone, his face hot and his hands! at his~ sides. Something had changed in Hestor too. Her eyes held scorn and mockery in them, | and her mouth was no longer soft. “Still the Puritan, aren’t you?” “I’m sorry, Hestor. It’s no good.” Her face was flushed now, and her lashes made narrow frames for her eyes. “I’ve been wondering about you,” she said, “and your wife— Does she ever let herself go or—” “Tm still in love with her. if that’s what you mean.” His cheeks were still hot but he kept his voice level. “Let’s skip the rest of it, Hestor.” He turned and made a drink. When he turned back he saw with relief that she had changed again, Her eyes still mocked him as she handed him her glass but I paid him, be- cause he wanted to go away and knew I would have more the first of the mouth. I could have refused if I had wanted to, but I didn’t. I had it and I paid, and now that I’ve lost a hundred thou- sand by being so prompt, I’m taking the half million I'll get and bey government bonds so I can be safe,’ The Kiss ‘HE stood up, offering her hand to pull him up beside her. “And that,” she said, smiling up at him, “is the story of my life. Before that there was you, and before that the chorus, and be- fore that the little coal mining town in Pennsylvania—but you know all those things.” She snapped on the radio and went over to make herself a high- ball. The music of an orchestra swelled into being and when she had sampled the drink she put her arms up. “Dance with me.” They danced silently for a chorus and Murdock was barely aware of her or of the music, so busy was he with his thoughts. The piece ended and there was an announcement. Someone began to play the piano, They danced a few steps and then Murdock stonned his arm still about her. JUNIOR CLUB TO MEET TOMORROW The Junior Woman's Club will }hold its monthly business meet- jing at the Clubhouse on Duval street tomorrow at 5 o'clock. Matters of a social and business nature for the coming year will be discussed. All members are requested to be in attendance. at this time, but that they insisted on making the appointments so that the business of the county could be taken care of imme- diately. * In discussing the differences with Mr. Roberts and Mr, Gomez, Mr. Bervaldi said: “The question of chairmanship had nothing to do whatever with my refusal to meet and organize with them. The fact is, they of- fered to elect me chairman, but I said I objected to the appoint- ment of committees at this time, and Mr. Roberts then stated to elect him chairman and he woull name the committees. “I think now, as I thought then, that no committees should be named until Governor Holland has appointed the other two commis- }{ © sioners to fill the vacancies of the commissioners from the fourth and fifth district, who are in the armed services. Those two com- missioners, whoever they may be, should have a right to express themselv bout committee ap- pointments.” Mr. Bervaldi was then asked by The Citizen if he would meet with Mr. Gomez and Mr. Roberts be- fore the two vacancies are filled. “IT don’t know,” Mr. Bervaldi replied. “They won't agree with me and I don’t see why I should agree with them.” when she spoke her voice was sardonic and stiff rather than angry. “You're right, of course,” she said. “I didn’t mean to be nasty but I couldn’t help remember- ; ing...” She stopped, eying him aslant. “I’m going to tell you something. I’ve always hated you just a little ... You practically kicked me out of bed, you know. . . . Oh, yes, you did And looking back, I can’t say that I blame you. My slant on marriage wasn’t Il that it should have been, was it?” To Make Trouble i Se perched on the arm of the divan, swinging one leg. “I came here to see just how things were with you. I could as well have gone to New York, but I was out to cause a little trouble, to see how your wife took it— and if you had changed your mind.” j “T don’t believe it,” Murdock said. “You were sore at me once , but—” ! “TI still was. Maybe I still am. You were the one man that— | Way ane smiled—“brushed me off.” There was something flat and brittle in her voice. She was very elaborate in her calmness, very cool, and yet he had the feeling that deep down something smold- ered, resentment, anger, hate— he could not tell, he only knew that the things he saw in her eyes made him SReCmin Era | to be gteting along nicely. 5 || } could not tell how much to lieve, or whether to believe any- thing at all, and she went on, leaving him with nothing more’ than the uneasy impression that she had made aim feel like. this before, a long time ago. “But that’s over, Kent,” she was faying. “Really. For two reasons. One, you and your wife are too close. A little dull, I think, but close enough at least to make me lose interest; two, I think I may have fallen for Dean Thorndike.” “He’s a nice guy,” Murdock said with an inward sigh of re- lief. F “Now you can go,” she said. “And thanks for coming, it was fun.” To be continued | WEATHER REPORT Observation taken at 8:30 a. m., E.W.T. (City Office) Temperatures Highest last 24 hours __ 69 60 64 Normal = Precipitation Rainfall 24 hours ending 8:30 a. m.. inches | Total rainfall since Jan. 1, ; inches 69 o.0| may give an enemy spy in- formation that he will con- vey to an enemy government about the sailing of a ship at a ‘certain time from some harbor in the United States. The same thing applies to men, it was stated. and it covers a multitude of differ- ent szyings. any of which may prove detrimental to this country. if it is heard by a spy. “Concerning the war.” the warning read, “speak only about what you have read in the newspapers or heard over the zadio. ‘Mum's the word’ for .everything else that pertains to the war.” SASLABRLAL EL: KIRKE EXPLAINS | HOUSING REPORT, Wailace Bryant Kirke, head of | the Federal Housing Authority in Key West, said today that the report that the 550 units that will be built in the latest hous- ing project here “could be moved lock, stock and barrel” years after the war, is far-fetched. That assertion embodies the idea that the houses will be of frame construction, whereas, Mr. Kirke pointed out, they will be constructed of cement blocks, due to the shortage of lumber. | These proposed units will be} built between Fourteenth and} Sixteenth streets and Flagler avenue and the old right-of-way of the, Florida East Coast Rail- road, and will be for white peo- | ;Ple. The remainder of the 720} units will be erected for colored people on Fort street.; by Governor Holland, honorary | chairman of the infantile paralysis campaign in Florida. Mr. Lucas said today he has called a meeting for Thursday eve- ning at 8:30 o’clock, in City Hall, at which time a committee will be named to make arrangements to gbserve the anniversary and to determine the nature of the affair to be held. He stated that in former years a ball was given but felt doubt-j ful that a ball will be held this; time, because of the ban on the use of automobiles for pleasure driving. He, added that possibly! a $100 war bond will be given away in raising funds locally for infantile paralysis sufferers. This is the tenth year the Pres: dent’s birthday has been used as a medium for raising funds neces- sary for carrying on the nation- wide campaign against infantile} paralysis, and the President has| issued a public appeal asking that | there be no interruption this year! on account of the war in the fight against this dread disease. | Fifty per cent of all funds raised { is retained by the local chapter for home use and the balance goes to: the National Foundation to be ex- i pended in its nation-wide cam-; paign. STEELYS HAVE SON Announcement has been made of the birth of a son, weighing seven pounds, at 9 o'clock last night to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon| Steely, at their apartments, 808; Ashe street. i The new arrival has been given the name of Robert Joseph. Mother and baby are reported three | rather | | press | Mr. Civilian seems very well sat- jisfied with the amount of gaso- rifice that which’ should be|Sreater_ curtailment—and _ not brooked by all alike. jonly on those who misuse ay It seems to me that the neces. | PUVHee=s. rcs aonpaa™ naan ; ze |All the unnecessary gallons used | la _ A ee er of | means that so much more wear | - ‘ land tear is put upon so many ane a Cag ey + ae more tires. re erm account, “warned civilians that their ae eS Silay amen tailed allotments may be further | for their vital equipments. There- | restricted: It fore, because Mr. Civilian repre must be own- cents thousands of Mr. Civilians. ed, of course, others who are more patriotically that this fur-| conscientious must bear the bur- ther restriction | gens which a greater gasoline is not because curtailment imposes—others who of petroleum consider only the needs of our shortage, _ but war machine so that our men in| because of ani uniform may have what it takes when we care- | | Drafted mothers of our nation, | RAIN! a a :this column petitions your assist- SEE ty « exalt this grave rubber situa- | i iti | ance on J v e Beate patnee ec | Hom A. situation ee ned ae i va oO asoline | the taking advantage when priv- | aking weil = & Bring ileges are given for a_ supple- privileges ee } mental gasoline ration. your good influence to — so| . te that our people may more | ie at a catain te Cotes | ee ee aed : : ‘| automobiles ani rive em | who has a job in a factory pro- | solely for war necessities—which ducing war materials and who,}(omprise transporting the work-| because of this, was given the aii ac ocean privilege to obtain a B Supple- mental Gasoline Ration. This} line allowed him, since it permits him to go fishing on Sundays| and to take other outings, as; well as to offer him his rightful) transportation to and from} work. Often he is given. to| stress to a friend this advantage. | MONROE THEATER | And advantage which employ- M. O'HARA in-the ment in a war factory grants, In| Technicolor Production addition, he points out. that he| To The Shores Of Tripoli Springtime in the Rockies | Coming: “I Married An Angel” Staal has no worries about tires and can use them to the full limit} of his gasoline allotment, be-| cause he ikewise has the priv-j | form laden phen, flamed TECHNICAL BOOKS Open 8:30 AM. to 7 PM. IF You'Re Loonie Fon See PAut SmitH 334 Simonton $?. H. E. CANFIELD, M. D. Specialist in Diseases of tne EYES | EARS, NOSE and THROAT | Wiil See Patients Each Evening | at Dr. Galey’s Office. 417 Eaton Street | HOURS ——— 7:00 to 8:00 H Ll | Mr. Kirke added that he pre- DAUGHTER BORN |sumed that the government Mrs. Rogelio Ramirez, formerly |the war, if it so wished, but that {could demolish the houses after | Miss Carmelina Godinet. of Kéy jhe doubted whether such action. West, now residing in Miami, an-; would be taken. nounces the birth of a girl, weigh- | ing 7 1-2 pounds, at the Jackson | demnation proceedings to acquire Memoriai Hospital. .. }a lease for one year, with the The new arrival has been given! privilege of renewing it from the name Nancy Elena. Mother jyear to year on 36.85 acres on and baby are reported to be get-} which the 550 units will be con- ting along nicely. ' structed. | FOR SALE MOTORS, SCOOTERS, Mer- cury Convertible Coupe, Trail- ers. Skating Rink. jan5-tf HELP WANTED WAITRESSES AWNTED. Side- walk Cafe, Duval and Fleming. WANTED — Fountain Counter Girls ,and, Waitresses. Good salary.,., Sgyuthernmost City Pharmacyisc: janl-tf WANTED IMMEDIATELY: Ex- perienced Waitresses. Good pay. Apply Ocean View Restaurant, 520. United. Street. FOR SALE—1940. Indian Motor- cycle. Excellent tires. Apply L. | H. Starling, Jefferson Hotel. ; dec29-tf | | TECHNICAL BOOKS: Books on Navigation and Seamanship, Diesel and Steam Engines, Air- craft Design, Maintenance and Operation, Ship Repairs, Mathe- jan11-tf | The government has filed con- | | | | | jan4-tt | | 0.24 | LEFT ON SUNDAY — feces Miss Barbara Guerro, daughter | Deficiency of Mrs. Lillanore Guerro, who WHE aera ac had been spending a while here | 7t@l rainfall since Jan. 1, visiting relatives and friends, left | eee itis eficiency yesterday over the highway en-j~. hes route to Boca Raton, Fla. where) *™C7€S ‘i oe she is now making her resi-} Relative Humidity dence. ' 13% ‘ow's RETURN TO MIAMI Mr. and Mrs. John A. West, who spent the holiday season in Key West with relatives and | friends, bave returned to their | home in Coconut Grove, Fla. { MANY CASES (Continued from Page One) driving, $50 or 60 days in jail and; Florida: Slightly warmer to- the revocation of his driver's |night followed by light rain be- license; E. W. Padgett, drunken-! ginning in northwest portion late jness, $25 or 30 days in jail; Ray-|tonight or early Tuesday. mond Geiger, no driver's lic Hatteras, N. C., to Apalachi- $25 or 30 days in jail; James Ed- (cola, Fla. No small craft or wand Gamble, no driver's license, | storm warnings have been is- $25. or 30 days in jail. | sued. | Sames Newton pleaded guilty to j two charges of aggravated as-/ sault, and was fined $25 in each | cxse, with the alternative of| LLONDON — At any given spending 60 days in jail in each | moment 600 British naval vessels instance, at sea, 1 since “Jan. 1, 0.48 | = - 0.24) since Jan. 1, 0.46 | Tomorr | Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset Tomorrow's Tides (Naval Base) High Tide Low Tide 3:01 a.m. 9:14am. | 3:47 p.m. 10:00 p.m. FORECAST Key West and Vicinity: tinued rather cool tonight. Almanac . m. . Mm. . m. m. Con- j | | | | ON SHORT NOTICE matics, Machine Shop Tech- nique. Paul Smith, 334 Simon- ton St. at Eaton St. jan4-12t FOR SALE—Furnished and un- furnished Bungalows. Price $3,- 000. Post Office Box 547, Key West. jan8-6t STEPHANOTIS and BOUGAIN- VILLEA VINES, Breadfruit | Tree, Crotons, Palms, Fruit Trees, other plants. 1004 South- ard St. jan8-8tx SIMMONS’ FOLD-AWAY. BED, Innerspring _ Mattress... $29.00 cash. 3010 Harris Street. — jan9-2tx FOR SALE—1931 $25.00. Good rubber. Staples Ave. Ford Coupe. 1900 FOR SALE—Hens and Springers. | Whitehead, 1310 Johnson St. jan11-3tx Se ee CENTRALLY LOCATED LOT 50x200, with two small pieces adj ing; sewer, water, side- walk, trees, high ground, resi- jan9-2tx j WANTED COAT HANGERS WANTED, $1.00 a hundred. White Star Cleaners, 701% Duval St. jani-tf “You know, Martha, we have been chats would talking back and forth on the tele- phone for years. It is one of the most enjoyable breaks in the day for me. Right now, though, I called to ask you to help me help our best friend —Uncle Sam! .“They tell me that he makes millions of vital war calls every day and all his calls come on top of the calls folks like you and me make » every day! “It never dawned on me until - yesterday at our Red Cross meeting, when we were chatting about cutting down on coffee and sugar, that cur- tailing our non-essential telephone | MAN’S_ SECOND-HAND BI-| CYCLE. Bo Cutter. 1415 Di- vision Street. Phone 156-W. jan9-2tx, explained to must go th espeward is offered for they = forever. — Horace dec29-tf PROFESSIONAL LOUIS A. HARRIS Attorney-at-Law \217 Duval St. ness of War. talk so long | ‘Business or Residential Lots all | parts of the Island; Terms J. OTTO KIRCHHEINER oe INCORPORATED Can be had at a bargain. Ad- dress XYZ, Citizen, janll-3tx Phones 124 and 736-R 505 Duval jan8-tt we not call so often and try not to make any difference to the war effort. Here’s how it was me: Every call we make rough the same busy. switchboards that handle war calls. “So you see if we, and everyone else, talk less we will help to keep busy telephone equipment free for prompt handling of the vital busi- I don’t mean for us to bur just that when we do call.” With such cooperation your tele- phone company’s problem of serving our Nation at War will become much simpler. SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY SR SERESSI DTS MERSIN SSS SANTI eN/ ce ait LO