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or f Smiling, happy-go-lucky Ser- geent Frankie Toppino, 21, of Caroline street, Key West, has) for & ij i communications Toppino, fi | shthed sepeieman, has for the last year) by the diligent work of Sgt. Top- worked magnificently as a part|Ppino, and men like him, that has @ the ible; made “loosh” a perfect little gen-|/™Ment le for the am ‘of aircraft plying|tleman. The men of the trans-)demands. Chime skyways, the Army air-'mitter crew have clothed and fed weys communications system. Ithe little fellow, and have built After inducted into the|/him an adequate living quarter. i if 942, Sergeant T inl ail i ‘ i Fe f & § Chinese Hao”, i: have easy has { F ! i i the works for and with. L, HOOVER TAKING TRAINING ond class, USNR, of Bartow, W. ¥.. & taining at the Atlantic Fleet's Nevel Training Station, . RB. L, for duty aboard a cruiser the Navy since January, 1942, he served on patrol craft in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic. He is a son of Mr, and Mrs. Ben- jamin Hoover of Bartow. His wife, the former Jennie Mullus, and daughter, Mary Joyce, 4, live at 904 East West Poinciana, Key West Heever attended Greenbank, W. Va. high school, where he @arved im baseball and swim- ming Robert Averette Here On Furlough Corporal Robert A tte, son of Edward Norman Averette, 723} Seuthard street, who has been im the army three years and has nine campaign stars, a good con- duct medal and a presidental citation, has returned to Key West to spend his 30-day fur- At the end of that time he will report to a base at Highfalls, Nebraska, for reassignment. He is a member of the ground crew of the Eighth Airforce, and! has been in service in England, | Afvica, Persia, Jerusalem, Palis- time and Sicily. PEOPLE'S FORUM last 13 months one;geant Toppino, and the men of parts in the Army] the transmitter crew. “Loosh”, a ‘a highly! carefully watched for by the and diesel at Camp Blanding; as ® maintenance|Along with his Asiatic-Pacific AACS stations in, campaign ribbon, Sergeant Top- learning the, pino has highly spe-, awards, two bronze service stars equipment, Frankie of knowledge! engines to . phrase) earned the right to wear the good it can| conduct medal and is a opinion that for} and carbine. going | more Toppino, ; of the| Key West, is at present residing “tleft yesterday en route to Colo- | In the ‘picture’ Toppino is “Loosh”, a Chinese rar waif who has become the personal responsibility of Ser- ‘fine specimen of a lad, has been transmitter men, and it has been In the way of awards, Frankie ‘has done quite well for himself. added to his list of for work gallantly done in the China theater. Nat only has “Toppy” added the two bronze stars to his credit, but he has jualified expert with the rifle*.4! ‘pistol Sgt. Toppino’s father, Charles a long-time resident of lat 725 Caroline street. | ) ) s |Mrs. Lloyd Smith Goes To Colorado Mrs. Lloyd Smith, daughter of Mrs. Ethel Roberts of Southard street, accompanied by her son, rado for a short visit after which she will proceed to California to join her husband for a few months. with Sergeant} Cross, 753 PLAN DRIVE FOR RED CROSS WORK WO) IN INTEREST OF URGENT SERGEANT FRANKIE TOPPINO MAKES A NAME FOR HIMSELF IN AIRWAYS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM IN CHIN NEED TO STAFF MILI- TARY HOSPITALS A local drive to help fill the urgent need for American Red Cross hospital workers to staff American military hospitals was announced here today by George O. Lucas, chairman of the Key West Chapter, American Red “The Army no longer needs additional nurses,” Mr. Lucas said, “but there is an immediate and vital need for women who can supervise special recreational programs for our wounded men. help them with their persona and family problems and assist them toward whatever adjust-| their physical The chapter chairman said the openings are divided into the following three categories: Trained social workers — for supervisory, administrative and staff positions. Recreation workers — to plan, direct and conduct recreation programs. Untrained or partly trained hospital workers—to serve under | Professional guidance in social case work, The job assignments carry an- nual increments and opportunity | for promotion up to $350 monthly for social workers and up to $325 for recreation positions, plus free | quarters or allowance for same. Mr. Lucas stressed the fact that] the jobs are considered long-term | employment in that the program will be going on long after VE-| Day. | All who are interested in apply- ing for the positions are request- ed to visit the local chapter at 301% Front street, between the hours of 8:30 a. m. and 4:30 p.| m. daily, and until 12:30 p. m.| on Saturdays. THE WEATHER NOTICE TO MARINERS FLORIDA, Florida Reefs, D Areas The following areas are danger- ous due to the presence of unex- ploded depth charges, which may be set off by being disturbed in any manner: (a) An area between the paral- lels of 24 degrees, 27 minutes N., and 24 degrees, 31 minutes N., and the meridians of 81 degrees, 56 minutes W., and 82 degrees, 10 minutes W. ;_ (b) An area between the paral- es of 24 degrees, 31 minutes N., and 24 degrees, 33 minutes N.. and the meridians of 81 degrees \56 minutes W., and 82 degrees, 00 minutes W, (c) An area between the paral- lels of 24 degrees, 28 minutes N., and 24 degrees, 31 minutes N., and the meridians of 82 degrees, 10 minutes W., and 82 degrees, 30 minutes W. (d) An area between the paral- lels of 24 degrees, 41 minutes N., }and 24 degrees, 46 minutes N., jand the meridians of 82 degrees, 10 minutes W., and 82 degrees, 30 minutes W. NOTE: Vessels are cautioned to remain outside of the areas. Those entering do so at their’ own risk. (N. M. 24, June 16, 1945.) FLORIDA, Gulf Coast, Key West, Information About Danger Area i A 1. The danger area northward ee ee er etree {of Key West between the paral- ms the editor en lels of 24 degrees, 36 minutes N., coe consthored’ libel eh jand 25 degrees, 10 minutes N., canted. The be jand the meridians of 81 degrees, ae ont. =F | 23 minutes W., and 82 degrees, 10 £2. minutes W. has been declared safe for surface navigation, and will Editor, The Citizen: I wish & express to you my 2. Within an area marked by lines joining the positions indicat- ;ed below, the following prohibi- tions are in effect: (a) The use of submarines ex- simcere gratitude for your kind and generous support of the De-| partment of Public Safety during, my term as Director. 1 sincerely hope that you will cept while surfaced. (b) The anchoring of any vessel. (c) All types of bottom fishing, such as trawling, Latitude 24 degrees, 36 minutes comtinue this cooperation with|n Jongi : 9 itude 82 degrees, 6 the mew Director, whoever he utes ae a egrerssO7/ min say be. With kind personal aad best wishes, I am Sincerely yours, J. J. GILLIAM, Director regards! utes W. Latitude 25 degrees, 05 minutes N., longitude 81 degrees, 30 min- utes W. Latitude 24 degrees, 52 minutes N, Tongituk Wiihegtees 30. min utes Ws * COAST ARTILLERY FIRING PLANNED Latitude 24 degrees, 52 minutes N., longitude 81 degrees, 50 min- The Army announced today|utes W. that Coast Artillery firing prac- Latitude 24 degrees, 36 minutes tee will be held from Fort Taylor,|N., longitude 81 degrees, 55 min- weather permitting, on Thursday,! utes W. July 5, or the first subsequent day} -(N. M. 42 (3939) of 1944 is here- weather permits, from 1 p. m, to, by canceled.) 5 p.m. All vessels and aircraft (N. M. 24, June 16, 1945.) are warned to remain clear of the) — danger area. minutes and 15 seconds north lati- The danger zone will be the] tude, 81 degrees, 48 minutes and water area 500 yards off shore; 36 seconds west longitude south Fort Taylor bounded by azimuth! to azimuth 150 degrees from same 210 degrees from 24 degrees, 33) point. Latitude 25 degrees, 05 minutes) N., longitude 82 degrees, 07 min-! FORECAST | Key West and vicinity: Partly | cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers and thundershowers this afternoon, tonight and Tuesaday; gentle to moderate east winds. Florida: Partly cloudy this} afternoon, tonight and Tuesday, condition! yorg | WANTED—Salesgiris, full time BR YN.—It is estimated that about ten percent of the births in the United States are never registered. Subscribe to The Citizen. sity of Missour altho himself not a college grad, born Boonville, Mo., Died July 29, 1935. 1872—George Cardinal Mund- elein, Chicago’s first Catholic Cardinal, born New York. Died Oct. 2, 1939. 1888—James Boyd, noted his- torical novelist, born er Fa 1 TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES 1810—Robert A. Toombs, fam- ed Georgia senator, Confederate secretary of of state. born Wilk- es, County, Ga. Died Dec. 15, 1885. 1840 — Francis Amasa Walker, famed writer on economics his generation, president of Mass. Inst. of Technology, born Boston. Died Jan. 5, 1897. 1864 — Walter Williams, Mis- souri newspaper editor, dean, University of Missouri School of . Journalism, president of Univer-|County, Pa. Died Feb. 25, Classified Cotumn FOR SALE in Fort Lauderdale, Florida: Nicely -furnished, six room house; fine location on Payment tar, classifies Tarpon River, walking distance ments is invariably in advance, but} to town, bus service near, large screened porch overlook- ing the river, suitable for couple or small family. Call at 22 S. E. 11th St. to see. Tenant willing to show at reasonable hours. Write “Owner”, 34 Hunt. ington Court, Hamburg, New York for details and price. Advertisements unaer this head TELEPHONE jun20-12t OPERATORS VITA VAR HOUSE PAINT; pay guaranteed 100% pure. $3.25 WANTED gallon. There is none finer at any price. Pierce Bros. junl2-1mo. Full Pay While Learning Vacations With Pay Sickness Benefits i {FOR SALE — Two collapsible bicycles, one gas stove, one guitar. 508 Virginia street. jun27-5tx PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT See Mrs. McDermott Chief Operator HOUSE TRAILER; sleeps 4; baby stroller. T. L. Parsons, 611 Division street. jul2-2tx { |USED FURNITURE bought and | sold. Key West Bedding Co., phone 669, 515 Front St. junl5-1mo TELEPHONE OFFICE SIGNS—“For Rent”, “Rooms for Rent”, “Apartment for Rent”. THE ARTMAN PRESS. ~ juni-tf employment. No experience ne- cessary. S. H. Kress & Co. jlyl-Imo WAITRESSES and FOUNTAIN|7WO and 3-bedroom bungalows, GIRLS. Good salary. Southern-| furnished and unfurnished; most City Pharmacy. payable monthly. Johnson & jly1-1 yim) Johnson, Phone 372. jull-tf BEAUTY OPERATORS; 50% commission, hours 10 a. m, to 4:30 p. m., Wednesdays off. Mrs. Ruth Higgs, La Concha Beauty 1942 TRAILER; excellent shape, new tires, refrigerator, radio, Venetian blinds, electric and gasoline stoves. V. V. Bullock, widely scattered showers and thunderstorms during afternoons and early evenings. | Jacksonville through Florida! Straits and East Gulf: Gentle to occasionally moderate winds, asterly over south portion and variable over north portion this afternoon, tonight and Tuesday ;, weather partly cloudy with wide- ly scattered thundershowers. | Jacksonville to Apalachicola: No small craft or storm warn-| ings displayed. | WEATHER REPORT Key West, Fla., July 2, 1945 Observation taxen at 8:30 a. m. Eastern War Time. (City Office.) Temperatures Highest last 24 hours 69 Lowest last night — 380! Mean 84 Normal 2 ee |) Precipitation | Rainfall, 24 hours ending | 8:30 a. m.; inches 0.00 Total rainfall since July 1; inches Deficiency since July 1; inches 5.82 Deficiency since January 1; inches Relative Humidity 12% Ton.orrow’s Almanac Sunrise | Sunset | Moonrise 1:53 a.m | Moonset 2:29 p.m. | Tomorrow’s Tides (Naval Base) 8.11 | | WANTED to buy piano; Spinette} | model in good conditon. Phoue } | 864 or call at 520 William St. | jun32-2tx - | VITA VAR Super Chromium DRIVING to New York state.| Finish Aluminum Paint; covers Will take one lady passeng! 30% more surface than most of Share expenses. Leaving Tues-| the aluminum paints. $5.40 per day. 513 Margaret street, Phone| 8allon. Pierce Bros. a.m. p.m. High Tide Low Tide 5:07 a.m. 11:23 a.m. 5:26 p.m. 11:17 p.m. ; TEMPERATURE BULLETIN |. Temperature data for the 24 hours ending 8:30 a. m., as report- ed by the U. S. Weather Bureau. Highest Lowest | last 24 hours last night | Atlanta__._ 97 ie | Boston______ o | Brownsville ___ 93 76 | Charleston_____ 8 78 | Chicago_ 58 }Detroit___ 63 ; Galveston_ 0 73 | Jacksonville____94 74 | Kansas City____.76 60 KEY WEST.__89 80 K. West Airport_ 90 79 ; Memphis. 2. 69 Miami______ 84 74 Minneapolis__ 60 54 | New Orleans__88 73 New York__.96 79 | Norfolk.___ 97 77 Okla. City____.78 62 | Pensacola_ 86 80 Pittsburgh_. 87 64 St. Louis___.76 57 Tampa_____._91 74 0.00 WHITE MAID; for general house Salon. junl9-tt om ai Gulf Stregm Trailer Park, 600 HOUSEWORKER:; white, part, Division, after 5 P. M. : time, 9:00 a. m. to 2:30 p. m,| jun29-3tx light cleaning, no laundry.! Apply Pollock's Jewelry, 508;TRAILER and screened porch; suitable for light housekeep- jul2-3t; > ing. See after 6 p. m. Also row Duval street. WANTED at once; operator. Casa! boat. Mastic Trailer Park, J. Marina Beauty Salon. Phone! L. Weaver. jun30-2tx 1161. Fla. state license not re- B stale ere in PORCELAIN backed sink and quired. jul2-tf£ | drainboard, 20 gal. combination | hot water tank @nd_ heater. Phone 136 or 616 Duval street. jun30-2t WANTED WANTED — To rent house or} apartment; two adults, one| i pu aa aE child. 708 William street, phone | 1936 CHEVROLET coach; in good 466-M. jun27-6tx; Condition, $225.00 cash. Can be | seen at 1418 Angela street. jun30-3tx WANTED TO RENT—4 or 5 room; furnished apartment or furn- ished house for naval officer.|\GARDEN FURNITURE; tables, Telephone Extension 71, Mr.| Bobar, Naval Receiving Station. } jun28-6tx | tain. M. Ponce, 126 Duval St. jun30-1mox Guaranteed PLUMBING WORK work, Live in. Husband wel-} and SUPPLIES; toilets, lava- come. Room and board and} | $100.000 per month. Call 595. } jun30-3tx | I PRE-WAR BATH TUBS — All sizes of water and sewer pipe and fittings. Free estimates. Jos. D. 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Open 8 a. | Packer St. jun30-2tx, m. to 7 p. m._Paul’s Brick | } Garage, corner Simonton and | FOR SALE Greene streets. jun21-10tx |VITA VAR FULL BODY Floor! CLIFFORD KERR, Painting Con- | Varnish; $5.00 value, $3.95 gal-} tractor. Call at 222 Duval St., lon, none better. Pierce Bros. or phone 684-R for free esti- junl2-lmo mate. jun26-6tx small down payment, balance} , benches, flower pots, bird foun- | tories, sinks, brass fittings and} ‘LAWN MOWERS sharpened, re-} ISSUES NOTICE tion cards by commercial fisher- men. The following correction in the announcement of June 25 should be noted: Commercial fish- ermen and crew members of char- ter fishing boats must still pos- sess Coast Guyard identification cards. now be issued at Room 205, Post Office Building, according to the|Manee’ languages, latest sone of val een Ge) Robert Schneid ler, » Of- ficer in charge.” i JAPS EAGERLY _ (Continued from Page One) casters said, as a result of raids made on four Jap ¢ ies, that the Americans were on the point of invading Ja- pan. “The entire coast of the country,” one speaker said, “is being diligently watched, and the people may be assur- ed that, wherever the Amer- icans elect to land, they will be met with stiff resistance.” There was more talk also about removing the remainder of Jap- an’s industries to Manchuria, but headquarters pointed out that, for two important reasons, the Japs will not be able to make the trans- fers to any gréat degree. One reason is because of the difficulty the Japs would have in assembling the material along the coast, because of the disruption of their transportation system, but the chief reason is that Jap by American bombers, who keep up a ceaseless patrol of Japanese waters. Any attempts to run the block- ade would result in the Japs los-/| ing many ships, it was stated here, | LENGHT OF HIGHWAY NEW YORK. — The Meridian! highway, which extends from Winnipeg, Canada, to Laredo, Texas, is 1,769 miles long. INTRODUCED IN 1694 MOBILE.—Rice was introduced | into the United Staies in 1694 at Charleston, S. C, Robert Zuppke of Cham- shipping is practically blockaded} _ TO FISHERMEN| TODAY'S. On June 25, 1945, a notice was} Michael J. McDermott, the Published relating to the posses-|State Department’s chief of cur- ion of Coast Guard identifica-|,ent information, born Peabody, Mass., 51 years ago. Lewis W. Douglas, deputy administrator of war shipping, born Bisbee, Ariz. 51 MONROE years ago. te? 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