The Key West Citizen Newspaper, May 13, 1943, Page 5

THURSDAY, MAY 13, ioJ3. "SITTING IN WITH jealeatiaae By RUSSELL KAY (Florida Press Association) Ben Stone, Jr., of Blounts- town, who began the session as! ' Chief Reading Clerk in the . House, resigned last week to accept the post of Credentials man at the main door of the chamber. Ben checks ‘em in ahd out and, since he knows just about everybody and why they're here)he is an ideal man for the job. Ben possesses. a genial personality and can turn a man'down and at the same time send the fellow away mak- ing hinaedee} dike he:d been,done a real favor. When it comes to good old- fashioned oratin’, Tom Beaseley of Walton can hold his own with the best of them. He claims title to being the Best Red- Headed Lawyer in Walton coun- ty and nobody can dispute him. The other day he got on his feet and when the Speaker asked “For what purpose does the Gentleman rise?’ Beasley re- plied: “I feel a speech coming on” If the question has anything to do with human health, hap- piness or security, you'll always find, Newman Brackin, , popular Okajloosa nity | representative, in there pitghin’. , He ,has steer- ed gevergly i cg gt bills| through” the House” and has a (additional n plegislation coming up. p % Ah, atteMnpt {6 torpedo the Florida Economic Advancemes: Council by Walker of Volu: with a motion to strike the Re- volving Clause of a bill to pro vide this agency with a $40,000 continuing appropriation, eniiv- ened a hot Thursday afternooti. But just when it looked like Walker was in a fair way to suc- ceed he fumbled and Pinellas’ Archie Clement recovered the the ball for a touchdown. Nov- ices have learned a lot from Clement of Pinellas, Lewis of Clay and Jenkins of Alachua— for these veterans know all the tricks and how to apply them. Able and genial Walter W. Rose, prominent’ real: estate op- erator and citrus man of Oflao- do, was’ designated Président of the 1945 Senate at a caucus of holdover senators last ‘week-end. Rose has served as Senator from Chapter 1 Continued “What do you hear from fam- ous brother?” asked Cleve. Penny’s_ rain-gray eyes sha- | dowed. “Haven’t had a rword for over two weeks,” Unfolding his lean limbs, Cleve . frowned. “I don’t like it.” ) Penny didn’t like it, either. Her older brother Bill, veteran news | photographer, was up in nortnern } itish Columbia, aeiting shots of the new Alcan Highway for Spot News Pictures. He’d oeen ~een jon the assignment, eager to go. ' “That’s. wild country,” Cleve said. “I've been up there. Put- ting the highway through has civilized it some, but just the | same, a few miles off—” “Bill’s all right!” said Penny fiercely, fighting her own half- formed fear. ILL had to be all right—al- ways. He was all the family she had. Sixteen years her senior, he was father, brother. hero rolled into one. Nothing must happen to Bill. Still, Penny knew hedge- hopping in a rented plane over the Alcan, slashed by American skill through the far northern wilderness, wasn’t exactly Sun- day School picnic stuff. “Sure, kid, Bill’s okay,” Cleve said, fingers plowing through un- | Truly brown hair. But his gold- | splintered dark eyes avoided A SPRING PROMISE £, little bit of blowing A little bit of snow A. little bit of growing, And flowers will show. 1 On every twig that is timely, | A new green leaf will spring On every patient treetop j A thrush will stop and sing. A lit.le bit of sleeting, { /. liltle bit of rain The blue sky for greeting The violets come again. On every frozen hillton, Gifts of grass will bring | And every day of winter Another day of spring. SOPHIA L, NASH. Agriculture experts nold’.8 per cent farm increase improbable. | Subscribe to The Citizen. mean a million a year more for they hers. “News photographers al- ways come through. In Warsaw, several long inter- national nightmares ago, Cleve himself had barely come through. He’d: crawled from a heap of rubble with assorted fractures, shrapnel wounds, an injured leg— and a still undaunted spirit. Also invaluable shots of mangled, dying Poland. He was waiting im- patiently now to be declared fit enough once more to get into the war. In the meantime. Spot News Pictures benefited. Cleve was an ace photographer. z, Penny said, “Maybe some- thing’s come from Bill in today’s mail. I'll let you know, Cleve.” She didn’t tell him about her engagement to Powell Ward. Somehow, the time wasn’t right. Later, thought Penny—or let him hear it from someone else. Powell Ward looked up'as she swung open the door to his pri- vate office. His light blue eyes flamed at the sight of her cool vivid beauty. He smoothed his blond hair with a careful palm, stood up, and came around the desk. “Darling,” he said OEUY, “you're the only girl in the world who can come in out of the rain looking like a dew-wet rose from a garden. I’m not even going to scold you for being late.” Penny wished Cleve Rockwell could have heard that. A girl liked to be appreciated. cherished. FOR THE NAVY AP FEATURES RICHMOND, Va., The Navy doesn’t all cation of its shi pb: cation, But there’s one exception riding hard at anchor on Rich- mond’s Sixth street. The ship is the U. Merri- mac and the nearest r to her anchorage is in the corner fire- plug. The Navy welcoms liviacei May 13— identifi- e or lo- aboard in hopes they will go out sailors. The Merrimac, wooden replica of the famous old Confederate ironclad that became the battle- ship Virginia, was launched last July on the concrete. The Rich- mond Interclub Council and a number of business men financ- ed the sidewalk shipbuilding project and then gave the Mer- rimac to the Navy. Immediately \ the | “Merrimac the 19th District since 1935 and| old folks, dependent children and; made her ‘might felt in the re- will: be *yp- for-re-electione next year. In the interest of livestock owners whose cattle “gr hogs are killed or injured byM®-and-run railroad trains, Senator Johnson of Brooksville has’ introduced a bill that would require railroads operating in Florida to promptly report such accidents and — pub- sthe animal. Railroad claim the county wheré the accident occurred, with a description of hte animal. Railroad claiin agents probably won't like it, but such obituaries, Johnson claims, will prove mighty help- fol to the fellow “whose cattle or hogs are injured or killed on rights-of-way. There'll be a lot! of green lights on this one if the free range boys stand . together this session as they have in the past. While solons ha a lot of fun kidding Emogepe Commander of Holnjes, they all adhiif that’s the batbyadt ‘round,politician in the Host! Whén it ¢omes fo-horse tradin@hOléen Giltsthart le obest of thertid hetusitadgood:fellow to hav&%n Your ‘Sidéoihea pinch. Outsid@“dt the Spedker’ Himself, Emokene has received more pub- licity in state papers than any other member of the House. Legislators and bureaucrats juggled figures last week with the dexterity of a Ringling Troup as Welfare Board’s Hiatt fought des- perately to establish proof of the economical administration of his rtment, claiming operating of less than eight per cent. ator Sheldon took his turn the mathematical Indian s to prove such costs were | the blind.—Shands, whose com-j mittee has been stalking state boards, bureaus and commissions like a troop of Commandos, is re-| {ported just about ready to strike.’ |Grim-taced House committees have been ‘chewing over the Fi-| cruiting fleet. Navy enlistments in Virginia had averaged about 675 a month for the first six months after Pear] Harbor, but the month the new. campaign was launched from the decks of the downtown dreadnaught, en- THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Those well-turned. expertly- timed phrases of Powell’s made her forget he was older even than Bill, slightly stocky, and maybe too well groomed. She relaxed in his arms, accepting his kiss. Powell Ward, everyone agreed, ‘was a catch. Being his wife would mean contentment and security all the rest of her life. The telephone buzzed, twice, half a dozen times. ‘OMPETENTLY, Powell ‘<on- cluded the kiss with just the right amount of pressure. Then. releasing Penny, he picked up the receiver. His eyes widened, then nar- rowed. “There is? Yes—yes. By all means, bring it right in!” He dropped the phone to its cradle. “Telegram from Bill.” Hope sang through Penny, made her throat lump. When the wire was brought in, she wanted desperately to snatch it from Powell’s leisurely hands, to rip it open herself. Powell Ward’s face changed as he read it. He slapped the tele- gram down, annoyed. “What rotten luck!” Penny swept the slip of paper from the polished mahogany. Her fingers shook. Her eyes blurred. Stark meaning arrowed from the brief words. Bill’s plane had crashed. He was hurt. To be continued once, WEATHER REPORT Observation taken at 8:30 a. m. E.W.T. (City Office) Temperatures Highest last 24 hours Lowest last night Mean 82 Normal 719 Precipitation Rainfall 24 hours ending 8:30 a..m., inches 87 | plug. The Navy welcomes civilians | Total rainfall since May 1, inches 0.09 Deficiency inches Total rainfall since Jan. 1, inches Deficiency since January 1, inches Relative Humidity 80% Tomorrow’s Almanac Sunrise 6:43 a. Sunset 8:03 p. Moonrise 3:15 p. Moonset 3:20 a. Tomorrow's Tides ~ (Naval Base) High Tide Low Tide 7:18 a.m. 12:22 a.m. 6:57 p.m. 12:50 p.m. FORECAST since May 1, 1.08 2.15 Key West and Vicinity: Little nancial cud until they have de-|jistments jumped to. 1,775 and change in temperature tonight. veloped a nasty case of indiges- tion. Taxpayers, mildly interest-| ed, are watching the billowing snfoke and wondering whether or not there really is a fire. It appears that Florida legisla- tors are just about as fed up with Federal bureaucrats and lawyererats as are the people, for; twice this week they slapped down the ears of high powered Washington lobbyists sent down! here by Federal agencies to crack whips and hold hoops for lawmak- | ers to jump through. An attempt! in the House to cram through a} constitutional amendment that} would relieve REA operations in this state from all taxation, met stubborn resistance when the bill reached the floor, thanks to the courageous fight of Clement of Pinellas, Lewis of Gulf and a number of others. In the Senate} a committee, holding a hearing on ithe Time Change bill by Thomas | of Lake, resented an Alphabetical Simon Legree who winged his way | }south to “fix our clock”—and r. warded him for his kindly inter- est and effort by reporting the bill) out favorably “over his dead{ | body”—which was shipped back to the Great White Father on the | jnext outgoing plane—Lewis of Gulf demanded that the Sergeant of Arms clear the House of Fed-} eral lobbyists and Emogene Com- | |mander concurred, shouting with! gusto, “Throw them all out.”— 'Aind all this happened in Claude kept increasing in .the. months that followed. They were run- ning at better than 2,000 a month when enlistments were halted under altered Selective Service regulations.. bd The ship now aims heg re- cruiting guns at potential Waves, asd sometimes serves as head- quarters for bond drives. Wise Answer “John,” said the new pudge, “I have known you for many years. I am sorry that my first duty is to try you for being intoxicated. What was your reason, if any. for getting drunk?” ~ “To celebrate your election,” replied the offender, 5 Florida: Little change in tem- perature tonight. Hatteras, N. C., to cola, Fla.: No small storm warnings have sued. Apalachi- craft or been is Already “Well,” said the visitor to the little son of a famous automobile manufacturer, ting along at school?” “Fine,” the little chap exclaim-} ed. “I’m already learning words of five cylinders.” Federal court rules that Pull- man is a monopoly. Welder saboteur is sent :prison for slack job on ship. to TST OT LESSEE EES Overseas Transportation Company, Inc. Fast, Dependable Freight and Express Service Between : MIAMI AND KEY WEST Also Serving All Points On Florida Keys Between Miami and Key West Express Schedale: | Honor Roll of pupils at the Di-! 7g|_ 1A—Mrs. E. Arnold, teacher; | 0.00 5.00} |Joan Wood, Peggy Rivera. *|Katie Tidwell, Harry Pritchard, “how are you get-| + € r twenty per cent. The Pepper's Tallahassee. For s ne, Shands Committee settled for ap- proximately.twelve and a per cent. Taxpayers learned that it cost arowhd gne dollar to give dollars of state money: x 1 to understand why the aged, ‘blind-.and the orphans igo without siwes while the officials charged with “Jooking after” them, ride shiny automobiles and dine on planked steaks.——To correct the evil,” Sheldon would limit State Welfare Board costs to a maximum of five per cent, the same does the Federal govern- ment, cl ing such ion would Wevwvvewevervrrrry Your Grocer Sells THAT GOOD STAR * BRAND AMERICAN COFFEE and CUBAN TRY A POUND Gentlemen, for shame! ‘RADIO SERVICF | 629-Eaton, Cor. Elizabeth “THE, FASTEST RADIO SERVICE IN TOWN | | ea RUSE ATLA NERO FICTION - NON-FICTION TECHNICAL BOOKS 9 A.M. to 8 P.M, 1F You'Re Loonie For see Pau SmirH 334 Simonton ST. | | | | { { | AAAS AAA EDSE (NO STOPS EN ROUTE) LEAVES KEY WEST DAILY (EX- CEPT SUNDAYS) at 6:00 P. M. Ar- rives at Miami at 12:00 o'clock Mid- night. z LEAVES MIAMI DAILY. EXCEPT SUNDAYS) at 12:00 o'clock Midnight and arrives at Key West at 6:00 o'clock Local. Schedule: (Stovs At All Intermediate Points| LEAVES KEY WEST ane (EXCEPT SUNDAYS) at 8:00" k A.M. and j _ arrives at Miami at 4:00 o'clock P.M. LEAVES MIAMI DAILY (EXCEPT SUNDAYS) at 9:00 o'clock A.M. and re at Key West at 5:00 o'clock bie g ! 2244484646440 4 00084 | PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWS VVVVV VV VV Division Street Grammar Schoo! | (Contributed) : Now that the last school month | \is well underway, one would! i think that all pupils and parents! would be serious and inferested about the close of school and ‘promotion, but, to a large degrce this is not correct. An average of ten per cent of the pupils who are enrolled! are out of school, most of whom have no reasonable excuse. Also many othersare late with ex-! cuses equally as, flimsy. Some of the common excuses offered are, “I had to go to the | store before breakfast” or “They ! didn’t call me in time.” A shower of rain also has aj very demoralizing affect. | Key West is the home of many | of the nation’s most famous na- | val heroes, but sadly enough, rain water (fresh water) and! ocean water (salt water) appear} to have opposite affects, because if a shower of rain should chance j to fall after midnight, many pu-} pils don’t dare to venture out ;until the weather is safely clear jafter dinner. The “moral” is \that the after-dinner showers do jnot affect one who might get ‘wet going to or from the show. The attention of parents is called to the fact that many pu- | pils will not get promoted ‘be- cause of poor attendance. Honor Roll Sonja Cooper, Evelyn Nettles | Bobby Minton,..Tom Cornell, ,Don Johnson. 3B—Miss M. Roberts, teacher; |vision Street School for the pe-|Lucilo Gonzalez, Lorenzo Mur- | riod ending April 23 follows: | guia, Joycé ‘Schowalter, Edyth (oie sea ae | onan Yvonne, McCardle. , : * 3A—Miss F. Cochrane, teach- | Meggs. i | 1A—Miss S. Gardner, tecaher;;€t; Asbury Craft, Kenneth (no honor roll. |Lones, Betty Joyce Carnes. | 3A—Miss G. Pinder, teacher: | Nancy Lee Pellicier, Myrna Lew-| Dorothea Brust, Joan Crusoe, }is, Donald Bethel, James Mc-! Janet Mann. 'Craw, Edward E. Curry, Billy; 4B—Mrs. L»* Evans, Sowders, Richard Roberts, Doro- Jay Gould’ Higgs, thy Kessler. dina, Anto: |, byes aces Sweeting, teach-; Zepp, Dora er; Joyce Spector, Ray Winkle,; 44 ij ‘ vi |Gladys Barnwell, Bobby Single | piana Seoteaae aoa jton, Charles Norman, Jacquelin 4A—Mrs. auAe 4 3 |Schraeder, Helen Brahms. Pie Ay he si ig Nee al 2B—Mrs. A. Roberts, teacher; !>¥.V1# seh geri Bi. acarmataag |Katherine Brady, Gale Curry, | Elizabeth Ann Russell. |. 2A—Mrs. F. 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