The Key West Citizen Newspaper, May 8, 1943, Page 4

fAGE FOUR (Paul! was sitting. “Stand upe” ne : . you—” stammered Paul, gat. to to his: feet. les “Oh, ef Eathion gas Of course not n -very( kind, to me, but that’s Bid - “You know perfectly well + WY not telling the truth,’ fut Ree nell said, “But never mind. remember this! I’m around from now on,. so— I’m sure you know what I’m dav, ing at.” Kathleen struggled for a show of dignity. “It's terribly, have this little Mrs. Pondale a A) must running along now. Someone is waiting for me.” “If it’s Paul,” said Mrs. Pen- nell, “please tell him mama's also waiting.” Kathleen made her eseape, for, her departure.was just that. at nothing Jess. She hurried aroun the corner of the barn, feeli like a very small child who — caught sampling the jam She Pg Ss her uncle and hurried over to “Hel: he said. 2 Prag foxy tited, Uncle Fr, take me home cay “But, « Du leen—it’s early. i “ipl around some, and’ visit, ae if you don’t mind. I'd like to take Ruby cA ride—” ol me home?” Joe take you. He’s around here some place.” “Thanks very, much,” Kathleen. “I can take one of thi taxis standing out there. Good| night,” 3 eBoy. dander’ up watched cars and taxis had been parked. “Wonder what could have hap-}; pened to her.” “I think I know,” said Ruby. ee wife appeared upon the seri wife?” said Uncle Frank,|. astonished. ” said. Uncle Maybe it'll'teach the waltslen Joe Tae them. “Still wa «fea me to take Kathleen homie fi you Mr. Frank?” he asked. he’s gone — in a_ taxicab,” Uncle Frank told him. “She’s run- Tae from Paul Pennell’s wit It mes cruel. thing to gays Untle Frank was annoyed: fou speed up’ you may catch ie efore she goes to bed.” “Did you say Paul Pennell’s wife?” inquired Joe—unbeliev- ing. He did.” said Ruby. “Paul's been married for years—but he has his moments with other girls. “Oh, he does, does he?” Joe flared. “Well, if he thinks he can: fool around with my girl. he’s got another. think coming to him.” “Where are you going?” Ruby and Unele Frank called, as Joe started ‘toward the, barn thea “Tm going to —— a certain actor’s eyes,” said Joe. “Pardon me,” he said, when hé saw, a woman sitting beside Pai as he removed his stage maket Pe ea me, but Ive got a 108 to do. Paul turned, “What's the idea, comingiin without Dacekinges he deman “This, is the idea,” Joe. H walked. over \to, where Serr ae but) him fo the: wer: Jone fist shot ous Paul upon the chin. Lwent go lown like a:log, The — te ag 4ater he ‘was the the ences hich Ra = was riding. @n of his thout a ‘ a he arrived in front house just jas Kathleen was unlocking the He brought ing leaped out, and ran us ey a minute, Kathleen!” ne thieen turned to face him. She looked remote Pv cold—like someone soene him from a very acaba aid aid y you come here for?” Kathiéen demanded. “Just to be deniy, aoe sireirne TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY By RUSSELL KAY 7 Tm While those who are economy, minded may consider. Aoi Saray priation } to the, mil sentative Jerry Collins of Sarasota, while, calling for more money, de- Serves; consideration as a sound investment rather than an ex- pense. He asks for this money té pro-; vide pay for school teachers—not schools, but schoo] teachers. And there is a lot of difference. If such an appropriation is madé and it is eee? so that none of it ill go for anything but the pur- | pose intended, it would prove con- structive legislation and should go a long way toward meeting a situation in this state that is be-! coming downright serious. | Juvenile delinquency is a major { problem in Florida today and! promises to get much worsé unless ' firm steps are taken to check it. las a’ genera! agree!’ the two. scouts who we down % the p i ‘ertainly not. I tell you, let Bi ef fe or sup- them in- wever, it wasn’t ot your fault aul. went ” Joe ioe ‘wonder he for them,” ‘Katt q nm “Whenehe looked as an os and aw his—” She stopped | short. Re wife?” said Joe. abt know?” bly “Yes. sult, ee afrai handle. Parag very tenderly when iy your igye scene with orrow night.” ate you; ig about?” said gi ithleen Paul an upper- cl ie Sd $a PRG there’s. probabl: i Scents for tea bs ts cre: en. . Kathleen’s eyes flashed: oe Neely, I you,” claimed. “You deliberately picked a fight with Paul just so you’d be sure we went on making a—a— | mess of our scene.” “I did not,” protested Joe. He softened his voice. “Listen, honey, I hit him because he—” “I. won't to. another word!” flared . on the | verge of tears. “Ani don’t you ever come near me again.” Ag nthe font oo kant dae. bed. and sobbed: she hear Joe’s car when he To be continued announced | aw: TEMPERATURES Température Gata for the 24 hours ending 8:30 a.m, May 8,) 1943, as: reported by the U. s.} Weather Bureau: Highest last 24hours last night 86 62 55 16 64 42 39 75 67 43 77 76 67 72 36 70 68 oy Atlanta * Boston Brownsville Charleston Chicago Detroit Galveston Jacksonville Kansas City 17 88 83 58 61 81 Minneapolis New Orleans New Yofk Norfolk = Oklahoma City Pensacola Pittsburgh St. Loui§ 61 Tampa 88 STORES TO-RESUME HALF-DAY CLOSING) - 92 74 a Lowest | WHOM TES. | PHONE 9150 WITH Citizen “pabscribers who | heretofore called The Citizen | office on failure to receive their papers are réqtested heretofore to call the Island City Book Store. Phone 9150, from which the service will be given. If you have not re- ceived your paper by 6 p, m., phohe your sddrens to 9150. Complaints will be accepted until 7 p. m. MEN VOTE (By Ansoctated Press) lena: 4c | Meehan Foundries here |employ hundrds of men. Organizer O. S. Baxter of the | | United Steelworkers of Amer- which PAPER COMPLAINTS: IS | ‘A, Tenn., May} Ganges zm FETE result of a nt labor election in the Ross- 1} Much‘as Weontay <dislike to face the ugly: éts,): rééent surveys’ howscappalling- ‘conditions, not ttietlarger centers alone but in in many . instances 4 | rieglect their children, Schools, in- | fe adequately manned, often with young and inexperienced teachers, | find themselves hard pressed to: help improve the situation. i ‘Teen-age boys and girls are | found working in éstablishments where liquors are sold, in spite of | laws intended, to prevent such; practice. Children have been! found to be victims of venereal! disease in both grade and. high’ schools. A recent welfare survey | a high school lunch room were given Wasserman tésts and four reports were positive. Dis¢ipline in many schools is at a low ebb. Pupils fail in their work and drop out of sehoot for lack j | =| of proper supervision and atten- tioh. Teaching staffs are shatter- ed. Classés in some schools have had as many as four or five differ- ent teachers sincé thé term beeas | and others report a teacher re- placement of as much as 60 or 70 per cent. One-school. that began ; the term with 35 teachers has_al- ready lost 20 of, them,.who have! resigned to take bétter jobs in de- fense work -or offités wheré the | pay is higher and the work less difficult. School teachers, underpaid be-{ fofe the war, are now ina sad | plight with increased living costs | and heavier duties because of the acute teacher shortage. They de- serve consideration and unless they get it, and soon, we may find our- séives burdened with a lot of fine school buildings and equipment and nobody to man such facilities. | While increasing the pay of our | school teachers would not entire- | ly solve our child delinquency problem, it would certainly help, | for next to the parents themselves | the teachers have a’ greater influ- jence over our children than any- | one else, We have already lost too .°)Mmany experienced and valuable | achers and ynless we show some ippreciation of their work and ef- ‘ort we Stando jase,a lot, more. No | one éan blame a teacher for giving | up such work when.she can find more ple ment at twice of MOTLAR salary This |problent of jtryénile de- inque implex. Tt is Abt go-| ing to be easy to solve, but if we! retain our capable teachers and succeeded: in attracting others of} experience and ability with better remuneration, we will find we have taken a long step in the right direction, for teachers, given support and encouragement of! parents and_ school officials, can work wonders in stamping out this! dangerous and growing evil. Represéntative Mabry Carlton of Duval has given much thought to the problem and has introduc- ed a/number of bills. designed to jcombat this condition which threatens the health, hap- | iness and welfare of our future itize iit | ton | but acted Mnto"“TaW, the Carl should help materially alone won't solve th | probl There is a much§ educational wor | pare ind it wi | bined efforts of y jand unhicipal i | auhoritiés, parént-teacher groups,’ welfare organizations, civic clubs and the public as a whole if any real headway is to be made. The problem of iuvenile delin- ica explained his union had ask-} quency is just as acute in other Joe Péarlman said said to the bestjed for the balloting by four| states as it is in Florida—more of his knowledge, Key West was|truckdrivers who weré not cov-| so in some of the thickly Popu- | the first town in Florida to inaug-\ered by a contrast under which! lated areas where families have! ee The efforts of Representatives Collins and Carlton are. praise- «worthy and deserve serious and - careful consideration. Perhaps as committees delve into the ques. tion additional helpful , answers will presént themselves. LOSES PURSE; KEEPS MONEY MONTREAL.—When a purse- | snatcher snatched the purse of a} Showdon woman, the purse flew/ open and its contents fell on the sidewalk, The would-be thief drove away quickly, still holding the purse, but the woman picked up the contents, which included $20 in money. Good Through ae 30 ‘smallercommuni- ‘ & STAMP NO. 23 (Sugar Book) Good For One Pound (April 26 Through May 30, Five Weeks) (CANNED GOODS) discloSes that 25 girls working in !j COUPONS G, H and J (48 POINTS) | Red E valid through May: F stamps valid May 2: G, May 9: H, May 16; J, May 23 |at home it’s tripe and cabbage. Time Awaits You At Club On On Boulevard! { Now let’s go out to Raul’s Club! on the Boulevard, whére John’ Pritchard and his orchestra will} entertain friends’ and ¢ustéters. | The popular host, Raul, right there to greet the nice peo- ple who go out to this popular’ night spot, where folks are enter- f tained in a delightful atmosphere | situated amid the lovely palms and shrubbery. This establishment opens daily at 3 o'clock. ARRIVES ON VISIT | Mrs. Wm. W. Demeritt, ,and daughter, ‘this morning Va., for a visit | here. Captain Demeritt, Jr., t Jr.,! Christine, arrived { from Staunton, | with relatives expects | to arrive in Key West at a later; P0th teachers and parents date. Where? Interviewer — What wife’s favorite dish? is your! lucky winner of a | Maxwell House coffee. 'HARRIS SCHOOL P.-T. A: ASSEMBLES The Harris School P.-T. A.| held its last yearly méeting re- cently in the schoo! auditoriuin. The new P.-T. A. officers for! will be| the Harris School and also the | new County Council officers were installed at that time. | Mrs. Mary Molina was award- ed a past-president pin. | The following . classes were , winners of the P.-T. A. bannez: Intermediate _ Department — | Mrs. Mavereen Meador, 4A; Mrs | Mary Ely, 6A, Primary Department — Mrs. Magdaline Huddleston, 3B; Miss \ Marie Haskins, 2A-2B. Mrs. Thelma Watkins was the pound of After the business _ session, | en- ;joyed a social hour. HERE ON VISIT Malcoln Watler, s seaman First | Husband of Famous Movie At-} | Class, has arrived in Key West for | | tress—According to the fan mag-!a week’s visit with his wife and ; azines it. is cake with orange-wisp salad—but | i Classified Column eccesovescoes i | Coe owcecencscccsedcccodecesceesecesesacsccesecies if | TECHNICAL FOR SALE 1 } FOR SALE Shipment weekly. A look $| our Technical Shelf may save you dines of postage and weeks. of waiting. PAUL. BOOKS — New]! EXHAUST FAN. $55.00. Jef- ferson Hotel. may8-tf | Jefferson Hotel. may8-ti An ANT VCIS | YOUR WAR QUESTIONS Send Home-Front Queries to Regional OEM Information Oftice In Care of This Paper Q.—How can I get autho: build a house on my fa A—Make application Q—I was classified 4-F condition has been com I be called back for another ex- | amination? A—Only your draft | knows. Q.—My dog won't eat any but meat. Will the boar him a ration book? A—No, but rendering t which isn't rationed. Q—Should I surrender m peachbloom fudgé-} family. Mr. Watler, who is a mem- ' tion book if I work on ber of the United States forces, job and eat my lunc! ‘has been overseas for six months. restaurants? A—No. Q—Is a entitled to t if her. husband A—Every le to the family husband is of éligibie Q.—-How ‘can ‘I give a German Shepherd dog to the Army? A.—Each state has a “Dogs for | Defense” chairman. Ask your Hu- LARGE PEDESTRAL FAN. $65.| mane Society his name. SMITH, bookseller, 334 Simon-! ton St at Eaton St. | aprl- ca »WANTED Q. | north a ham and jar of butter this permissible? I want to send friends up Is | OCEAN HOME IN KEY WEST |WANTED—Two waitresses. Good! A.—Only if they send you points GOOD THROUGH MAY |HOUSE built by owner. Sub-! | | |ELECTRIC FRIGIDAIRE j | | | \ | i | i { | MEATS and BUTTER | GOOD THROUGH MAY 31 STAMP NO. 12 Goed for Five Pounds (March 16.through May 31) | | stantial, Tocated on the south, - salary. Mascot Restaurant, 210! Duval St. may5-4tx to cover. beach, near Casa Marina Ho-.COAT, HANGERS WANTED.! Q.—What are Army vi sion re- tel, 702 Waddell agent. Ave. No may4-5tx | and | FANS, 2 Blue Flash Bottl Coolers. Apply Skating Rink. } apr30-tf | FOR SALE—Large Trailer, wai | equipped. 515 Simonton, in! rear. may3-6tx | 21 Can : | TRAILER, New Moon, Electric refrigeration. mance. Skating Rink. TRAILER. A-1 condition. Basen} WANTED—Baby Cariage. attached, accommodates _ five. Mr. DiLimbo, Mastic Trail-; er Camp. SERVEL ELECTROLUX RE-_ FRIGERATOR, suitable for! city or bottled gas. $110 casi.) Paul O. Ladd, corner Avenue! E and 17th St. RADIO, _Hallicrafters Super ; may6-3tx | A RELIABLE COLORED GIRL $1.00 a hundred. Phone 282,! we will call. White Star! Cleaners, 701% Duval St. aprl-tf job for good all-around man. | Must be sober and capable. | Call U. S. Employment Service, | Mr. Little, 314 Simonton St | may7-2t | WANTED — Furnished Apart- | ment for two adults, no chil-| dren, no’ dogs. Call 9104 Over- Seas Hotel. Ask for Mr. or! Mrs. L. S. Gruber. may6-3t Good write 52-2 may8-2tx or bad. Apply or Poinciana Place. wants a part-time job. A good and honest worker. Call at 110 Olivia S:. may8-3tx 905 Simonton Street. may8-2tx | Skyridér, 13-tube, Model SX17. | Complete with speaker. $150.; Stansbury, 20-1 Place. may6-3tx ; SPECIAL —One thousand Manila | Second Sheets; $1.00. 500; Sheets, 60c. These prices now! in effect. The Artman Press. | aprl- -tf! GOOD pes. JUNE 15 STAMP NO. 17 Good For One Pair (Sugar Book) Good Toll July 21 which | SQN By Expires September 30 urate half-day closing on Thurs-| the union represents other work- | been uprooted and both parents! [gg days. This year the dry goods and clothing stores, as always, will! start their half-day closing with} the first Thursday in June, and| will continue through the last Thursday in August. ;érs in the plant. ‘are employd in défense work., State and fedéral governments, OPA lowers ceiling prices. on| aré aware of the’danger but the beef and lamb, effective May 17. |. Americans in London join U. S.| ‘ Army at rate of 50 a month. |problem is so complex and the remedy involved in so many di. rections that it is hard to know ‘where to start. ta! es ra Ne COUPON..NO, 5 FOR SALE—One horse, six years old. In good condition and as; much life as a three-year-dld. | $155. 1900 Staples Ave. may7-2tx | | §-YR. SIZE BABY BED. iil! i Albury, upstairs. Good condi- | tion. may8-2tx | bee i 10. TABLES, 30 by 30 inches, 3¢ | by 36 inches. Your choice. $3.50! each. ' Jefferson Hotel. mayé-tt | i | 1 LARGE VULCAN CITY GAS; | RANGE. Two large ovens,i grill, broiler, 6 burners. $175. | Jefferson Hotel. may8- -tt| Complete Threé-Quarter BED. Also large Spring. Also three quarter Mattress. 818 Olivia. | may8-2tx 1 SINGLE BED, coil spring, in-| nerspring mattress, maple _fin-{ ish. $30.00. Jefferson Hotel ; mays-' tt! 1 ELECTRIC 5-FT. FRIGIDAIRE. $75.00. Jefferson Hotel. : mayé-tf FOR SALE—Veiy good factory-| | built Trailer (Silver Dots) § with room attached. 728 United | Street. may8-1tx oe '3 Large Heavy Aluminum stock} pots. $25.00 each. Jefferson| Hotel. may8-tf}, Poinciana | HOUSEKEEPER SITUATION WANTED | (plain cook) | wants position, can — serve; clean, quiet place. Has little} girl (5). Box B, care Citizen. may8-2tx walk Cafe. streets. Duval and Fleming apr20-tf | | WAITRESSES and FOUNTAIN} quirements -for enlisted men’ A.—20-200 without gla: : corrected to 20-40 with glasses. Q.—I have paid for three war MAINTENANCE MAN. Steady | bonds, but haven't received them yet. What shall I do? A—Just keep buying and don't worry.. They're swamped with work but your bonds are safe and you'll get them eventually Q—Where can I certificate? A—Bureau of Vital Statistics in the Capitol of the State in which you were born. get a birth Q.—If a soldier killed in battle had no insurance, does the Gov- ernment take care of his depen- dents? A—Yes, they get a pension, the amount depending on their age. Q.—Areé letters sent to soldiers overseas censored at the post of- may6-3tx | |SECOND - HAND STROLLER. Uses where they're mailed or at | the ACP.O. address? A.—They, are censored at the | port of embarkation. LOW-PRICED FEEDING LONDON.—More than 96 per cent of the larger British war plants have low-priced feeding fa- cilities for their workers. enn Seaeusewcceee | STRONG ARM BRAND COFFEF | WAITRESSES WANTED—Side-| TRIUMPH - COFFEE MILLS GIRLS. Good salary. Southern | 4 most City Pharmacy. apr7-tf —_—_—eee MAID, white or oF Ray Laun- dry - and housework, 0 pie ab) a week. 623 Margaret Strée' réar housé. Call bétwéen and 12. may6-3tx FOR HENT ? ; COTTAGE. No pets, no dren. 818 Olivia Street. 3 may8-2tx ‘FOR RENT—A very good Trailer with room attached. All equip- weal furnished. Mastic Trailer Park. chil- FOR RENT—DETECTIVE STOR- IES. The EY. newest and goriest—not an in the lot! Rents start as low as 10c DARK RI _BLUI ES. Special prescription. ward. Return 623 Margaret St. Tel. 1150-3. may6-3tx FOUND ' Re we ensencccoes through! j your County USDA War Board. ! Parnes washable. aes Beautiful col- Fast, Dependable Freight and Express Service Between MIAMI AND KEY WEST ~- | FOUND—Farmers light fix- | Jefferson mays-tf | Market, 921 Division St. Best place to get Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: may4tojun? 3 4-Bulb. Floroshone tures. $45.00 each. Hotel. 10 Doz. New Coffee Spoons. 25c: each. Jefferson Hotel. mayé-tf} ONE NATIONAL CASH REGIS- TER, with detail strip. Prac- tically new. $125.00. Jeffer-} ‘son Hotel may8-tt! ‘wD TARE CARE OF ao sane au go Nursery School, 728 Fleming. may8-18-27! WAREHOUSE. : Corner Eaton and Francis Streets