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Press - a ai of Key West ». THE SOUTHERNMOST NEWSPAPER KEY WEST, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 1945 VOLUME LXVI. No. 190 ENDING ‘Sands Will Appear In Court To Answer Rent Control Charge Pe ¥ ‘NEW SERIAL STORY | LIONS PROPOSE IN CITIZEN TODAY 10 GIVE SMOKER fo | _ | | Deputy United States Marshal . | I 6 TITLE OF INTERESTING Myrtland Cates has served Thur- OTHER MATTERS TAKEN UP) s STORY IS “A SLIGHT jman Sands and his wife, Mrs. | DURING MEETING \Ella Sands, with summonses to be | . . 1 % control office in Key West. Suit Proceedings 'o¢ the Humbert Department Store | “At that office The Citizen was is elected to the Vice-Presidency informed this morning that the | | *- | CASE OF THEFT” jin the federal court in Miamj at| LAST NIGHT ' | {10:30 o’clock tomorrow morning | | Latest One Was “Chain Duncan Summoned ad |to answer charges. before Judge = i Z i 2 : ird in}John : olland, _ preferre 4 eee oes He . e In Condemnati Christopher Humbert, third in!s Ot ot the i ted’ Albert Di Negro was appointed | Mandrel For Bending | AMOWN | \the line shidemonticr (ne tounder| wut tem: by the OFA Heals ice icman Gonsalee Besonilld| the | t arrange for a last -night at a meeting of Club. Pipes”, Issued To Frank | Lions to B. M. Duncan, as manager of "ec Sut | of the store and its Merchandise specific charge against Mr. -and smoker for war veterans at the ‘. ton Kes Overseas Road and Toll | Manager. against his will. He re-' M's. Sands is that they exceeded i664) Naval Hospital { Bridge District, s iS a ;the ceilings set for rents by the “a. BAC ee gehts et as ee is SS was served ! fuses to accept the office because GPA on ene hous a ae Guests of the club at the weekly yesterday by United ye feels th aes alifie : 2 dinner-meeting w Roy Gar- States Marshal M ~ he feels that he is not qualified. artments. ner, Houston, Tessa, USMC: Erol eu) Seine yrtland Cates in But above all, he fecls that noth-| The informant said that the Kigsierman” Motrctuwn, ND. WASHINGTON, 'D. C., Aus. 101° ~ Loupe suit, ‘instituted | ing ever happens tne Sa See Me, and Mis Sands USN; Milton Lopasin and KC. ~~Tmventors are now busily en-)Y the federal government, on} A phone call from Brenda Blair, called or » damages, Dickson, Key West. I! amounting, to ' @eged im inventing new devices |tW° and four-tenths acres on Key , the assistant buyer of the fur de- @nd products for civilian produc- | Vacas. |partment, however, makes him tien im the potwar world. Com.| The land in question, Marshal |Cha@nge his mind. A $200,000 ship- All Lions present were calle:t upon to express the meaning of Lionism to th Main topic of discussion wa Plaque For Curry Sons Received Today | IN THE OF JAP LY 7 JILL LL LLL IBARS TO CLOSE U.S.A. WHEN V-J DAY IS ANNOUNCED Capt. C. E. Reordan, com- manding officer at the Navy Yard, telephoned Mayor John Carbonell todav to ascertain what arrangements had been mede regarding liquor saloons end night clubs when V-J Dav is officially announced by Washington. Mr. Carbonell said that he had instructed city policemen that, at the moment official news is rereived that the war with Javen is ended, to order every saloon and night club owner in Kev West to close immediately and to remain closed for 24 hours. He added that he had as- sured Captain Reordan the order will be strictly enforced. sIODIIII IDs iv. London, Chung! nawa Go Wild With Joy: JAP FOREIGN MINISTER TOGO AND RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR CONFER, BUT NO OFFICIAL WORD YET (the Aenoctates evens) LONDON, Aug. 10.—Though ne official am nouncement has been made yet that the war with Japan is over, vast crowds in this city, er meg bmn ands of American soldiers, are celebrating |the end of hostilities, basing their conclusions oe ‘stories in London newspapers, .,... | One newspaper carried, headtone “JAPAN pte ee “wan ‘PRACTICALLY OVER”, and the stories in all the i papers stated that, though no official announcement ‘has been made, hostilities were on the point of com ? “eee Rie ceucaiie asia Cats sald will be wea nba dial ee jPeared in the stor i i the project which has been un- today. jfor a storage building for the }unloaded at the receiving > the past year several Florida Keys Aquaduct Commis-!form and had been sent on its, been issued to in- *!°" in connection with the water’ Way up to the fur department. patents de A mecitantaeal ‘pipe line on that key. [Butt ad never: peacied Rheres i be paesead |CIVIL SERVICE on Dan, the store’s night watch- Im late 1944 and the first half. EXAMS. P fo]) (man, but when Chris discovers ef 1945 the U. S. Patent Office! a .» PLANNED D: body, murder is added to has been swamped with requests | 3 irobbery. To make matters worse, for patents on postwar products. |,,,A!1' B. Cooper, recorder for the cashier is robbed of of the Latest potent issued to a Key (0°, V0" Board, states that the ‘day's far receipts and the finger West inventor is: Civil Service Com-'of suspicion points to Brenda plat- _ The centennial plaque to be pre: sented to William Cur on August 17 hy the FI Chamber of Commerc ceived today by the local cham- ner, A letter from Harold Colee, executive vice president of the chamber, said he will be accean- panied to Key West by Mrs. Colee, Mrs. P. L. Cox, Miss Dena Snod- lyst, and Joc H. ‘ass, research ani of Miami. ’s Sens dertaken to free the Florida Ki bridges from tolls. The point was ssed that State Road 4-A, U.' , is the only artery connect- ing the Island City with the mainland and that all incoming and outgoing residents and visit ors must pay for the privilege ot coming to Key West. OUTDOOR DANCE AT BAYVIEW PARK sion has announced open com- Blair petitive examinations for the po-ig, ” sitions of clerk, clerk-typist, clerk | the new as Mr. | August 16, is slated to make an‘ “Chain Mandrel for Bending’ Pipes", to Frank G. Sutton, 5} stant fur buy-; Colee, due to arrive here TOMORROW NIGHT rr of originality, not yet as-| stenographer, : | When the money is found in’ address on that day at the lune se evening, the following were wel- Mi { FApplicalipns wiht toe Scoxthed ‘apartment the heat realise. aes : will be meus a Lala cara jonuaicesi Chsies Be. Cums _ ons a ls turned-on and it takes all Chris’ : 5 morrow night on the basketba eorge . Carey, ilbur x N, A. Clark grain’. Rosotticr of. ips ay fingenuity 10 unravel the mystery Ross C. Sawyer =, court from 8:30 to 10:304The lat. ‘Thompson, Alberto Garcia, Ben : % ne Pp thieisarviee he Of course, Chris falls in love jieee: by aie Baa, Sytem - Arley Copass, William L. Plow it To City | eds of the service have been ally arranged di ontes' ™ i z i F obtained from the Recorder of the |ther complications. But why say circuit will leave on the 1 the winners : i puoi Hay Lone Ena ind daughter,’ Labor Board, regarding these ex-}M0re? Read this exciting serial p bo ihic, aterm canton ae Post Commander, John B ts Mary Eleanor Clark, are| aminations. jfor yourself and sce if you can Brevard, N. C., to join Mr. - p, Wisi ;Winn, announced the objecti Mrs. Clark’s parents, Mr lebive the ecyctery of the miscing Seal tein AMupnteR ONE I earlman Back of the Fost for the year 1945-46. Mrs. T. T. anton street Thompson, 539! The visitors ex-| DANCING CLASSES eee A SLIGHT CASE OF Mathews, ARE.CONTINUED | This story starts today in The! “Ai From Buying Trip peet to remain three weeks | will go Mr. Thom who is taking | Citizen. three ha unddaughter on the rounds = | Raita a ee | —————_— ectors of of town, has had a local repu-| _ Miss Betty Ward of the Key| NIN S ‘ 5 ‘ to the Northern and Eastern - fos halt a centty ac one at! West Recreation Department will ANNOUNCE DEATH he county clerks in Florida, and | o4,/ He said merchandise is har ‘ iry as one of; anding @ nl will return to Brevard at the con- sey Se, ‘cy West's greatest coffee drink| continue the dancing c each | OF MRS. P. L. DAY |“ ‘to get, but we were able to se ers. He told The Citizen this morn-| Monday and Wednesday Syeniny Peston Chytus y one of the best selections that ~ at the Poinciana Hi-You Club. A} —— a ‘i va been possible for some time . ved in the SUGAR HEARING Soap eee guyeee eaten News has been rv city announcing the death of Mrs. P. L. Day on, Monday night in | new class for beginners has been| started and other young people of eer ee tas the Club will be welcome. These ; , | beginner classes are from 7:30 to| Miami, Fla. Mrs. Day was before Eyed ‘ACT By | 8:15. Following these Miss Ward | marriage Farrie Saunders; CLE BROADCAST FOR | gives ndvence (agteurtion (a thane eter West i The Unite Dei artment of eLKS NIGHT | of former classes. She is survived by her husband, ! 4 cheduled a sugar | E TONIGH ri The Poinciana Hi-You Club is! six daughters and one son, all of! hearing to be held at Clewiston ence will be all due to his many conne: Every time I of coffee it m top to get exup ans a dish of ice “ years, SPAIN’S SERVICE NY, Aug. 10.—(FNS) tate: i | for young people, ages 12 through| Miami, and Mrs. Serene Ge o,| Aug. ee d at | (Complete Service for Your Car) yecial broadcast by the story} 17, who are residents of the Poin-;/Key West, and Mrs. Blanche|the public hearing on fair prices} z ‘. Eli le teller of Coronet Magazine, over| cianas or the MacArthur Homes.| Thompson of Miami, besides many | for’ the 1945 sugar cane crop as; 101 White St. Cev. Eliza the network of the American! phe Club rooms are in the exten-| other relatives. } well‘as testimony on the subject} PHONE 782 Broadcasting Company, entitled| Sion trailers at the east end of the Day took up her residence | of plant, harvesting and cultivat- | Jelly Corks”, paying tribute to! community hall, Duck Street at! in } i many years ago, where! ing sugar cane d 1945. Dur- ie we (dont have ‘ens welll the Benevolent Order of Elks.| 15th. Rev. John E. Pickens serves| she had resided up to the time of | ing Eevisit tothe Glad at et ‘em for you. | wilt be heard tonight at 9:55) as Club Director. her death. | offic 1 have an opportunity | 2 tee | o'clock, Eastern War Time, from to ii | the plantations of the AUTO BATTERIES (20202040204464444444. | United States Sugar Corporation| Charged The Right Way—Slow | ft will be of special interest to Pure, Fresb| as well as plants of independent sll members of the order. All Elks PALACE THEATER PRESCRIPTIONS ferscaicce | owners A ae REI we requested to be sure and listen} Compounded by Experienced | -—- = | BRING YOUR EE = : “Riders of Santa Fe” |GARDNER’S PHARMACY SNAPSHOTS |, LIVE POULTRY | SOUTHERNMOST WE ARE... Serial and News jemene, ts Delivery SOIC BRAKE ee | | ROASTERS and Battery | “!7Y PHARMACY, Inc. | Raised FRYERS SPECIALISTS | AR MARNE | DUVAL AND FLEMING STS. 9 | | BRADY’S | Let Us Check Your Brakes ’ Lou Smith Auto Service| poyt20P)S Clear Pictures — Good Service (Live) POULTRY and EGG MARKET | mst to coast H . i PROFESSIONAL MEN White at Fleming Phone 5 919 Southard Street “Opposite Army Barracks” CR i OREN eS TTS Battery raised FRYERS MIDGET BAR te : OPEN SKATING RINK For A Bigger B and Better KEY WEST Join the Wed., Fri, Sat, Sun. | ; 8 to 10:30 P. M. The Friendly Little Tavern 1214 White St. Phone 54 ‘BROWN DERBY BAR : ae Sat. Simonton and Greene Sts. | Whitehead and Southard Sts. Open From 7 A.M. to MIDNIGHT | SPECIAL VALUES WHISKEYS ; Prince George, 86 Pr.. Pt. Dayton Club, 86 Pr.. Pt. Roamer, 86 Pr., Pt. PACKAGE DEPARTMENT | Featuring | ‘complete line of ; Imported and Domestic | Wines and Liquors Key West's Most Exclusive Sth 3 Ss Nite Club — Stock Island |yinsley, Pi. $2.59 pemeneres | @ Whiskey | Open Daily 12 Noon to Midnight) 5.’ $4.12 Fidin ex @ Brandy { i ig war de- andy | ESS DANCING Howard Canadian $6.54 velopment which helps : @Gin KEY WEST BUSIN H. Walker Gin, 90 Pr., Pt. . $2.10 eatesepie mesbelpand resteyes. = | i Music by Sugaloa Orchestra aide siiesiane as Hard Come in today for absolutely free | @Wine |MEN’S ASSOCIATION demonstration or send for free book! “edro Domeca Brandy Sth $6.00 @uibesten Tenede: n E. D. FOUTS, Distributer | Al! Sizes — O.P.A. Ceiling Prices r Gens Chics Bes te. 6 te tne Door| TOM COLLINS, Drink 30¢| 715 Seybold Bldg. Miami | VISIT THE BROWN DERBY BAR i Dining Reem Will Open Soon eChoice Brandies and Wines FOR GOOD DRINKS | ' pe Fon its: WE HAVE IT ACO U S co N CHARLES I. SAUNDERS, Prop. | | ica NRL er ah mn nce | SD se * ae IS SCHEDULED | ade in the market over the ; na J.W Parts are available for your car.'\Y | Unit in 1941. , LEGION TAKES IN ELEVEN MEMBERS ALLAN B. CLEARE, JR. AP-| POINTED JUDGE ADVO- CATE OF POST At the regular meeting ‘an Legion, They are (1 an American Legion Home d (2) Welfare of the re- wurning veterans. Allan B. Cleare, Jr.. was ap- ninted Judge Advocate of the at the Town Hall Council tings. urged the 100 Armistice Day. November The meeting v ell attended by Legionnaires. Visiting Legion- were F ank Rodenbrach, wton, and A. W. Meeks. A letter was read as received the Post from Charles Flowers d Benjamin Adams now in vakia. Adams and Flow- were mobilized in the Army the local National Guard ith BINGO Nightly 7:3 DUVAL at SOUTHARD Sponsored by the Elks _ BUSINESS AND OVERSEAS HOTEL | 917 Fleming St. Phone 9104 Special Summer Rates $8.00 to $12.00 Weekly WHAT HAPPE THE WATCHMAN? Who is Brenda Blair? shipment of mink coats disappear? Puzzled? Read J} of} rthur Samyer Post No, 28, Am- on * Wednesday 10 Downing street, | ardor was not chilled when they were Minister Attlee had said that Great yet received any official announcement had surrendered unconditionally, | OKINAWA CELEBRATES | WITH GUN FIRING OKINAWA, ave: to. soldiers can ¢o fishing now. aan * t was part of the announcement that peor ber that the war is virtually ever, ws from Tokyo ait t% the Potsdam demand for uncom pal surrender tat |) acceded to by the Japanese government with a “Pogaest that the Japs be permitted to maintain their “gov orem and their throne” under the direction of the Allied mill» vernm “at. reraftysans, whieh hich began ask jab olieetor p planes, were put into play by wildly ch vho fired shell r shell from one end sland to the other, causing a din that exceetled at tiring. , CHINESE WOMEN | WEEP AND LAUGH ' CHUNGKING, Auy the wildest celebration it long history. Men, women and childter millions of Am oreer i 9 has eve ‘ s, and w rs of war and alleyw by seven 3 was too great for lau fas they edged throug The fact that headquarters [citer the end ot hostilitic as i ighect nter the crowds, w civil hey knew that th such that it meant that the war. «s had withdta TOGO AND RUSSIAN | AMBASSADOR MEET | GUAM, Aug. 10 | Fore n Minister Togo was cot | be ic ador to Japan to make arrangemer al surrender of the Japane-« It was pointed out that and } t! ‘the Jap ambassade any such measuret staff, but, instead, imotice of the termination © mments of the t jhe ove China. Conditions for the « were: Ls Unconditional surrenede t by the 2 — Reque in th All the Allie farismoin dapat 1 Surrender to be the highest rankir entatives each f ia and China. I Arthur mas acteptance of NOTHING OFFICIAL YI , WASHINGTON STATES WASHINGTON, A Wm that mothe ‘ vorted uncondit mitlitaa dleeme formally ma V per hip Ru ron | Britain jand Ger Hhounced toda labout the ve Until that official inde jannounced, the Allie it against Japan President with Secretir Trumar State of the Na borre what was d i ] the behet a hat th aid that off urrendered ur | Lnoi \' nded. It Japs have |at any hour.” | Then the surrendcr m | sentatives of the Japanese of the governments of the Russia and China before ‘be issued.