The Key West Citizen Newspaper, March 29, 1945, Page 3

EDWIN TREVOR NOW Lt. Col. Edwin F. Trevor, who was recently promoted to this new rank in the United States Army, has been awarded the bronze star for his participation im campaigns in France, Belgium and Germany Mr. Trevor, whose wife is Mrs. Elinor M Trevor of this city, holds the position of assistant op- erations officer, Ordnance § tion, Headquarters First U. Army CASSIMERO JAYCOCKS 1S GIVEN PROMOTION Cassimero Jaycocks, according to information received by The Citizen, has been prom ted from the rank of private to private first class, 120th Inf., 30th Inf. Div He is with the Ur ted States Army fighting in Germany Vernon Rollin. Is Given Promotion Vernon LeGrande Rollin, Jr., 23, of 2330 Staples strect, Ke West, has been advanced to soundman first class, USNR At present Soundman Rollin is serving aboard a patrol craft of the Atlantic Fleet. He holds rib- bons for the American theater, American Defense, and Good Con- duct Soeundman Rollin i the forme Tex They have LeGrande Il, five mon’ Soundman Rollin at 16 Lieyellyr ange, NJ €r sons im the servi the Army, De Clarence of married to of Dallas, Vernon 8 old | s parents live enue, West Or y have three oth e, Willan ne Cor harles E. Pierce — In Combat Mission of the eM (Rpecial te The Citizen) 38TH AAF IN ITALY, Mar. 29. Sgt. Charlies E. Pierce, 22, son of M@. and Mrs. Lewis E. Pierce, 1421 White street, Key We re- cently Mew his 25th combat mis sien ower Nazi Europe. He is o@ving @ @ radio operator and gunner with a veteran 15th AAF Beat Liberat bombe roup bas d outhern It The Key West airman - pating im the cusrent 15th AAF atta on vital enemy targets in| Geriiany. northern Italy, Austria| afd Parts of Yugosic He flew] ibe ft mission la Gercber,| he 15th AAF made a dev- ) rail centers in! s partici of Key West High s attending the Uni- rida prior to his en- listment in the Air Forces nm Jume at the 1942. He earned bh AAF wings nery sct LT. KENNETH WOLF | GIVEN NEW DUTIES (Special to The Citizen) CHANUTE FIELD, Ill, March’) 29.—Ist Kenneth E. Folf, of 122-D Poinciana, Key West, Fla., is assigned to the Communica- toms Course f Office t this station of the AAF Training Command | Lieutenant Wolf, a veteran of| U7 missions in the Asiatic-Pacific | theater of operations, wea the} DFC, the Aw Medal with two OLA, and the Asiatic cific thea- | ter ribbor Students of the communications course are selected on the basis of the technical knowledge ¢ experience. Instruction lasts five months and invc a minute study of AAF communications. Upon graduating, Licutenan mally qué nications ng status. ning | Donald Crawford Is Given Purple Heart} > | (Special to TI WITH THE 32ND INFANTRY} DIVISION IN THE PHILIP- PINES, March 29.—Cpl. Techni- cian Donald ( ford, son of M Elizabeth C. Jackson of 96-6} Po 4 place, Key West, has recently been awarded the Pur- ple Heart for wounds received in action against the enemy at Leyte} land, Philippines. T-5 Crawford 1 ving with the veteran Infantry Divi- sion now in yn at Luzon Is- ci~D iG Ks Cold Preparations as directed) LIEUTENANT.COL.| | s.|County by more than a hundred Bowman Cutter, Gen. and Mrs. | SOFSKIN COMPANY = * ‘pidoocetiict | Announcement -: SOCIETY :-; wu eve ee * ¥¥482EHRERY | Miss Dorothy Park and William PREPARATIONS GO FORWARD FOR J. Carroll of Fort Dodge, Iowa, RED CROSS BALL ON SATURDAY will be married at 11 a. m. Eas- ter Monday, April 2, at St. Mary’s | Plang for the Red Cross Ball to and Mrs. Reordan; Capt. and |be given Saturday evening in the! Mrs. R. B. Nickerson, Capt. and |Casa Marina Patio, under the;Mrs. Jos. B. Logue; Comm. and sane 'Mrs, R. B. St : ; auspices of the Key West Hotel ae Ww. a as aa oa nuptial mass. Subscribe to The Citizen. THE KEY WEST CITIZEn: - GIRL, 14, MARRIES MAN, 50 SHELDON, Mo. — Mary Lou Brown, “almost 14”, and a pupil in grade school, was recently married to Ralph Houdeshell, “al- most 50”, and the father of 11 children by a previous marriage, Star of the Sea Catholic Church. | five of whom were schoolmates of The event will take place at a|Mary Lou before her marriage. The bride’s mother, Mrs. Maude Brown, consented to ‘the wed- ding. | Association are progressing as Mrs. R. E. Turley, Jr. Comm. | efficials today announced the and Mrs. J. A. Lewis, Capt. and |8Ponsor list. (Mrs. Tucker Gibbs, Lt. Comm. | The proceeds of the affair will and Mrs. G. S. Holman, Capt. be the 1945 Red Cross War Fund John F. Curtin; Comm. and Mrs. reach the $24,900. quota set for Willard A. Saunders, Dr. John prance County. ‘Dewey, Mrs. Roberta Grant, Gen. poe contributors col- and Mrs. Alexander Barmein, 'ANTED—Salesgirls, full tine rom various parts of the Mrs. Grear Smiley, Mr. and Mrs. employment. No experience ne- cessary. S. H. Kress & Co. mari-lmo. HELP WANTED | volunteer workers who are comb- Campbell and Mrs. } jing the area in a “mop up” drive Everett Winter, Mr. and Mrs. | #mounted to $440. bringing the Burt Garnett, | total for the drive thus far to M. Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. Nor- | King, Mr. GIRLS. Good salary. Southern- | $16,777.59. {berg Thompson, Mr. and Mrs.| most City Pharmacy. marl-tf A Entertainment for the Easter Horace Connable, Miss Minnie; ar and several special features. iams, Mrs. Mildred Jeffers, Capt. Tickets may be obtained at the and Mrs. Frank Bowser, Mr. and Cld Island Trading Post, La Mrs. Wallace B. Kirke, Mayor Concha Hotel or at the Casa and Mrs. Willard M. Albury, Mr. Marina. The sponsors are: Capt.’ and Mrs. A. Maitland Adams, | E. Reordan, commander, NOB, Col. and Mrs. L. C. Brinton. Employment to begin April 1, will be considered. mar28-4t c EXPERIENCED Mechanic, good __..| Proposition, Apply Poor Old Craig Service Station, Division and Francis Sts. mar28-3t CITY OF ST. JOE IS THREE ~ MILLION BUSINESS CONCERN “2°25. Phone 439 after 11 A. M. . ‘ mar28-3tx (St. Joseph, Mich. Herald Press) joff the debt in full tomorrow, if} The city of St. Joseph today is it could. It can't, because the|/A COLORED BOY, better than a three million dollar|bonds were issued years ago with | business cocnern, and to all prac-/a non-callable clause attached. | tical Purposes ‘debt free. Thus, all the commission can do Such is the enlightening infor-lis sit back and wait for the due manen sonteined ana set of cold/date to roll around. | igures on file in the offices o: City Manager Herman G. cane — HEED ENE | These figures tell graphically! The city’s tax rate has been | the remarkable progress St.|reduced at the same time this| Joseph has made in 16 years un-iremarkable debt reduction pro- di the commission - manager | i i ram wa: i reid out. form of government. E psbernereasrel) aut The To get the full significance of | it’ tax rate in 1928 hit an all- WANTED these figures one must go ack | time high of $22.50 per $1,000) to the fall of 1928, when the com- assessed valuation. Today it is | $50.00 REWARD for information mission-manager form of govern-| $16.50. | leading to the renting of an ment was inaugurated here. St. Joseph’s excellent financial apartment by Navy man, a At that time St. Joseph was be-}record under the . commission- former high school instructor, set by the same woes common|form of government has been! who desires so much to have to most cities where politics, the | credited in a large measure to the | influence of organized minorities,}fact there have been but five and a year-after-year turnover | changes in the ranks of the city | of elective and appointive city |commission in 16 years. Three of | officials, are permitted to enter{the changes resulted from volun- the administration of municipal'tary retirements and two by affairs. The city's various depart-' deaths. ments were loosely run and man-j This has permitted establish- aged; it was head over heels in}ment of a long-range’ financial debt and on the verge of bank-'! program, and enabled the com- Janitor, school age. 522 Southard Street. mar28-3t ANY INTERESTED PERSON with the qualifications for Social Director, Athletic Direc- tor, or Supervisor of Play- grounds is requested to contact mar29-3t “Apartment”, c/o Citizen, mar27-3tx make a catch for closing an United St. mar29-1tx 624. efficient footing; more park lands, But it has been in the field of|have been purchased, water and! debt reduction that the city com-|sewer systems enlarged, and an mission has established its mostjextensive street paving program outstanding record. completed. Back in 1928 the city owed STEERED $763,896. That figure has been} Although the President of the reduced each year until today|United States is commaader-in-| the city owes but $57,000—a total| chief of the Army and Navy he, debt reduction $706,896. every soldier and sailor regard-| West on or about March 3lst. City Debt Free « j}less of rank—the right to wear} Can handle load or part load To all practical purpises, St.j the uniform. to northern points. Delcher Joseph is today a debtefree city, 2 Brothers Storage Company, P. for it has set aside in a sinking C fund $88,700 — far more than} through the Northwest Passage enough to pay off the $57,000| was made in 1944 by the patrol debt still outstanding against the! boat St. Roch of the Royal Cana- city. }dian Mounted Police in 86 days. The city’s current indebtedness of $57,000 is divided as follows: 36,000 in general obligation bonds and $21,000 in special im- provement warrants. The city commission would pay Accountant - Notary Public. Part Time Bookkeeping Serv- | WHEN IN NEED of a plumber see John Curry, 512 Margaret St. Estimates free. The most recent voyage O. Box 33, Phone 5-0140, Jack mar28-4t sonville, Florida. In 1820, approximately 82 per} cent of all persons in the United} States ten years old and older gainfully employed, were work- ing on farms. You are invited to try A free application of this wonderful, non- greasy, delicately-scented cream is yours for the asking, at our cosmetic counter, Sofekin’s amazing effectiveness must be tried to be fully appreciated. No wonder, so many of our customers are virtually wedded to Sofskin, for hands of cherished loveliness and smoothness. In the Black aad Gold Jars 554, 609, $1.00 Sikes, Plus Tas At Beauty Salons end Cosmetic Counters FINDLAY, OHIO HACK SAWS .... 8-Inch SCISSORS . 1 Mr. and Mrs. B.| WAITRESSES and FOUNTAIN} ty will include music, dancing Porter Harris, Miss Ilene Will-| WANTED—Secretary for Monroe} County Health Department.} 1945. Only Key West citizens! poynp the City "Recreation Depart-' ment Office, 207 Duval street. ; WANTED — Someone who can' oven door of a gas stove. 728 | LOST LOST—Reward, for return of Keys with miniature Florsheim knife on ring to Lewinsky’s, 526 Dyval St. mar28-3t LOST — Sun Glasses between Poinciana and NOB. REWARD. Tom E. Long, Box 203, City. mar29-3tx FOUND -— Jewelry. Owner may ; have same by contacting Carl i | Gulbrandsen opposite No. 42 Poinciana Place and c/o Collins ; Contr. Co., and proving owner- | ship. mar26-4tx FOR SALE YELLOW SECOND SHEETS: | package of 500, 75c; two pack- ages $1.25. The Artman Citizen Bldg. ,BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS — double cards with envelopes, either pink or blue border, rib- | bon to match. 50 announce- | ments. The Artman Press, Citizen Bldg. | 638 United St. + mar26-6tx —$—$$$ $$ $ $< << his family with him. Write'FOR SALE — Brown and White| Atlanta — Pinto Pony with bridle and, Boston i saddle. Very gentle. Apply 1207 mar27-3tx Watson St. Whitehead St. ice. 606 Duval St., Phone 850-J. | mar26-6tx! mar26-6tx | | all conveniences, \ Large \ Gasoline BLOW-TORCHES . GLASS SHELVES with Brackets Chrome Lavatory TOWEL RACKS een Pin-Up ELECTRIC LAMPS ........ LAWN FERTILIZER and VIGORO Glidden PAINTS, VARNISHES, ENAMELS and ALUMINUM New Supply Paint and Varnish BRUSHES New Supply DOOR LOCKS and HARDWARE PLUMBING SUPPLIES LINDSLEY LUMBER CO. LET'S BACK THE PATHING PEACH PROJECT EEE SEALED BIDS shall be received! 1936 OLDS. COUPE. Good tires,|K. West Airport iH ‘EASTER BUNNIES all colors, order early. Live poultry, fresh eggs. 919 Southard St. mar14,17,20,23,26,29,apr1 | TRAILER, good condition, sleeps four. Apply Gulf Stream Hotel Division and Simonton | Streets. mar29-2t ee | in 16 years of|is denied one privilege accorded | FURNITURE Van unloading Key TWO-STORY, Six Bahama Style, room House, reened porch, furnished. yard, fruit trees, ete. $7,500.00 Cash. Call 1150-R. t mar29-6tx Lindsley Lumber Co. 530 Division St., Cor. Simonton St. KNIVES and FORKS, Chrome-Plated Blades, Set of 6 Each ..... High Back ROCKER CHAIRS PHONE 71 Per Set $5.95 . Each $4.39 . Each $2.75 Each $5.95 Each $2.10 Each $2.25 Each $3.35 Each $1.53 mari3-tf| Deficiency since January 1; mar13-tf Moonrise FOR SALE — $1.49 BOOKS — swell titles include The Yearl- @vaval Base) ing, Keys of the Kingdom and| High Tide Low Tide ! Prodigal Woman—Paul Smith, 12:01 a.m. 5:22 a.m. Bookseller, 334 Simonton St. H 11:45 am, . 5:38 p.m. marltf) teMPERATURE BULLETIN '74” HARLEY DAVIDSON Motor-|, Temperature data for cycle, large cot, and guitar. hours ending 8:30 a. m., as report+ Conklin, Mastic Trailer Park,|€4 by the U. S. Weather pater LADIES’ Balloon Tire Bicycle. In good condition. Apply 1117| Jacksonville mar27-3tx| Kansas City THE WEATHER |THE LOW DOWN Key West and vicinity: Clear HICKORY GROVE to partly cloudy and continued] This curfew is maybe gonna do warm this afternoon through Fri- aoee mood xe been in pry ni 5 i about youth delinquency. But ac- a, moderne, to fresh east to cording to my deduction and ree POLSIORSS Weauee | search department, the number Florida: Partly cloudy and mild) of delinquent girls and boys is with moderate winds today, to-|about the same as the number of night and Friday. palpitatin’ mamas and high-step- St. Augustine through Florida} Pin’ papas—no more, no less. Get Straits: Moderate to fresh south’ the mamas and papas home a cou- to southeasterly winds over north|Ple of jumps ahead of the milk- portion, and fresh easterly to|™an set the youngsters an exam- southeasterly winds over south|J¢, is maybe a good idea. = portion, becoming. occasionally But with delinquency, like be moderately strong though the| everything else, there are nei Florida’ Siraits, today, tonight] tions, I reckon, and lots of byes and Friday; partly cloudy intentioned parents figure that East Gulf: Fresh south to south- | }@U "i ; easterly winds and partly cloudy! house—but they overlook the idea weather today through Friday. RATIONING ak. Yours with the low down, JO SERRA Subscribe to The Citizen-—2ie Jacksonville to Apalachicola: Small craft warnings indicated south of ,Miami through Florida Keys for easterly winds of 25 to Foops 35 miles per hour. Book 4, Blue = A2, B2 Temperatures through March 31; C2-G2 Highest last 24 hours through April 28; H2-Ma Lowest last night through June 2; N2-S2 Mean ... through June 30. Red Q5- Normal SS through March $1; TS- Precipitation X5 through April 28; Y¥5, Rainfai, 24 hours ending ley edhe ge ng da 8:30 a. m.; inches _____ —- 0.00 Ei-Je tnengh * Total rainfall since March 1; inches — 0.04 Mecnact 614 Duval Street Brownsville - Charleston Chicago Detroit Galveston . KEY WEST ruptey, because the banks were /j missioners to carry it out without} all next week for the sale of | runs well. Being transferred. eee 5 72° turning down the city’s checks;|the interruption that generally! one of the best lots -on United; 524 Elizabeth St., Apt. 4 Minneepolis __ 51 36 its tax rate had reached an all-|results from frequent changes in| St. ‘situated on United corner! mar28-3tx} oy Orleans. 84 60 time high. the . personnel of | legislative) of (Beyel, You; San put | ome | vor 83 59 Net Worth Doublea bodies, i . hous: facing’ United ahd. one SINGLE IRON BED, Felt Mat-| Norfolk... 84 a1: 4 thet’) vetients facing Royal: or three facing! tress, $15; Drop Leaf Dinette] Oxia. City 73 55 ams na vr figures on St. - Oo - vices i Royal. Do' not neglect this fine; Table $5. 60-2 Poinciana Place.| pensacola 92 69 Joseph's inancial condition show 1e city’s financial and tax re- purchase on the shady side of| mar28-2tx | Pittsburgh 80 59 Flattering that the city’s net worth has|duction program has been carried both streets. Abstract of prop-| Wetewouls 85. 56 3 doubled in the brief 16 years ot out without sacrificing public) erty will be given to purchaser.!BETHENCOURT’S Colored Live|Tempa 85 62 DRESSES : commission-manager government improvements. Public services,/ Song your bids addressed to’ faster Chicks of six. different . here—from $1,517,724 to $3,234,-|such as garbage and rubbish col-| Mrs. Fred Ledford, 728 United | Colona for eale) at: 719) Wandson and Accessories ; 098. ’ lection, have been expanded; a| ¢, mar29-Itx) Lane, 1032 Catherine St., and 3 In the same period of years, the ;new $175,000 water works was SOIR West Roimciana : for EASTER 3 value of the city’s fixed property {built without a bond issue; police | MISCELLANEOUS - SEN ; has increased from $2,281,620 to|and fire departments have been| Bi | . marisa @DRESSES @COTIONS @PRINTS ; 3,304,098—an increase of $880,-|modernized and placed on an| ANDREW RODRIGUEZ, SR. — Gay Colors—Solid Color re ee cr nr $ B&F See Our Windows for Spring Things “@@ | “GEES LET'S BACK THE DATING BEACH PROIHED | ‘ | | | EASTER GREETINGS To all service men and women in this community — to visitors and Key Westers we wish you "HAPPY EASTER Phone 155 (NEXT TC GARDNER'S PHARMACY ser KEY WEST JEWELRY CO. | 532 Duval St. LET'S PACK THE RATHING BRACH PH ‘ . ‘ ‘