The Key West Citizen Newspaper, December 24, 1945, Page 1

Associated Press Day Wire Service and AP. Features For 65 Years Devoted to the Best Interests of Key West VOLUME LXVI. No. 305 The NEWSPAPER IN THE U.S.A. KEY WEST, FLORIDA. MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1945 Burial Rites For Genera George Patton Held Today Body Laid To Rest In CSOD SSIPOLSSS 4A Germany Among Men TRUMAN TO ATTEND Who Fought And Died CHRISTMAS PARTY * Year Ago (By Associated Press) LONDON, Dec. 24.—Gencral George S. Patton, Jr., who lost his life atfer ing been gravely injured in dent, this morning, German time, in the little village Luxem- an automobile acci- was buried at 10 o'clock of Ham, (Rs fAxsociated Prexs) WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.— President Truman will attend a Christmas party, scheduled to begin et 5 o'clock this att- ernoon, on the south lawn of the White House. He will make an address, over a nationwide hook-up, beginning 5 o'clock this aft- ernoon, and, at the conclusion of the party, will fiy for his hometown, Independence, Mo., to spend Christmas with ‘LIQUOR SALES POLICE TO BE VIGILANT OVER HOLIDAY PERIOD | Customary closing at midni of pla dispensing liquor v be continued tonight, Acting C Manager W. W. Demeritt said j today. Navy men have been y until two a.m. t Captain C Reordan, commanding off Naval Operating Base. res will be vigilant Louis Eisner said. MAJOR DEMERITT ARRIVES HERE Major William Demeritt, Jr., period, Chief KING STATES BERKELEY CITY CLOSE AT 12 COMMISSION REFUSES RELEASE OSS SOSA MB SENTIMENT OF KEY WEST CITIZEN WISHES ALL MERRY XMAS “If no news is good news.” a Citizen reporter said this morning, “then the town is full of news today. i “All news sources are clos- ed up tightly for the Christ- mas holidays, and the only- news in town came from throngs cf happy people, ex- pressing the hope to one an- other that they would have a ‘Merry Christmas’.” So The Citizen passes on the greeting to all Key West- ers end visitors, “Merry Christmas.” Key West Citizen THE SOUTHERNMOST ‘SMITH BOY IS BETTER HAS REGAINED CONSCIOUS- NESS AND USE OF HIS TONGUE COMMISSION TO CALL SPE- CIAL MEETING TO NAME ANOTHER CITY MANAGER | | at this Christmas tme is that John Smith who was struck week truck while riding a bicycle has 1 Good news Following a letter received irom | David King, prospective city man- ager, in which he stated that he | Couid not secure his release dast by j the Berkeley, Michiga & | mission, sentiment. among Key West commissioners today seems to be that a special meeting should ‘be held after Christmas and ac- tive choice made. King has been voted c ager by the city comm Ss following his request for the job. | He stated in a phone call to the city clerk last week that he had contacted the Michigan city com: mission and that they had agreed to release him January 16 and that he would come to work on just about ness today. The collar bone is fractured and has not been set as yet. rarently there are no se internal injuries. Mrs. Betty Ruth Baker, nurse, said today The little boy will answer when he is spoken to. TSI SIS ais So. regained conscious- Big Three Conference Wil roay End On Chita SABE BAAB EADS! VWilks POPE PIUS GAVE TALK OVER RADIO ROME, Di Il spoke world todey ov hdéck-up that countries. He said that thi the world sez: ing of gr end of the NO PAPER TOMORROW - GOI AGLI SDs bourg. » He was buri members of -his family. CAMO FUNERAL December 26. The present leiter came as a surprise. arrived in the city by plane thi morning to spend Christmas There will be no issue among the men of The Citizen tomorrow, nd died a who had fought ago while he was in corr the American Third Arn SIS SLS LED Bs SEP SIOOLSIA -with his family. The senior De- meritt major and acting city meznager in Key West. PIV IV IV ITV IVI VII Patton was present at the grave, and when the A taken off his ca: to her, she The marke ple, as simple of the Amer cemetery. The only the marker ton, Jr.”, with the (Continued on Page Fou and handed ot soitly his grave i that on the Although planes were ground- ed in California, Major Demeritt drove to Phoenix, Arizona where he was able to secure a plane for Florida and Ke; * West. He will remain for the A : i= holidays. ARMOR CAME BACK CHICAGO. Armor. disappeared before the whict appear- m4, ance of the bullet, came back in MERRY CHRISTMAS and BEST WISHES of the SEASON te oui Customer: anc Friend- - BRADY’S | (Live) Poultry Market 1114 White Street PHONE 540 To All My Friends and Customers LOU SMITH AUTO SERVICE ARR ARAN ATE Aaa A TO ALL From the Management and Staff of the GULF STREAM RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT OF L WIENER Division and Simonton Streets Phone 3105 Bring the Family, Have A Full-Course, Home-Cooked CHRISTMAS DINNER With ALL the Fixin’s Served Christmas Day—12 Noon to 12 Midnight Adults $135 J) END) Children 90c “You Always Get A Full Plate at the Guli Stream” CHOICE OF ONE Tomato Juice - Orange or Grapefruit Juice Celery lives Turkey Giblet Soup A Generous Helping of Young Vermont Turkey with Oyster Dressing CHOICE OF ONE Candied Yams or Creamed Potatoes CHOICE OF ONE Apple Pie - Lemon Meringue Pie Chocolate Cake or Ice Cream Coffeé or Tea % BEER and WINE SERVED DURING LEGAL HOURS * OUR SNACK BAR IS OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY After Midnight. Service a la Carte. Hot and Cold Sandwiches $$ $$ the twentieth century in the form of steel helmets, tan ‘bullet-proof and armored’ c | z AOEEEEED NEW prssSOE PIONEER HOTEL ‘151 N. E. FIRST STREET tm the Heart of Miami The Rendezvous of Key West SERVICEMEN and CIVILIANS | “BEST FOh A NIGHTS ReST* | One Block West of Bux Macot #777772 224 WY estaa) THIS AFTERNOON for Jose Camo will take pl in the City include te ts tin tin tan tan tintin nnn inn STERLING’S Pouitry & Egg Market 1318 lize Street Pane 2h | HENS — FRYERS — TURKEYS Open Nightly 7:30 DUVAL at SOUTHARD Sponsored by Elks Club NGS It's A Real Old-Fashioned Christmas We Are Cele- brating Again This Year! Our Sincere Wish Is That You May Have A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY and PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR TROPICAL PACKAGE LIQUOR STORE || DI NNER 629 Duval Street Corner Angela Street | gmmmmmmmmers, Opens Daily and Sunday at 1 P.M. a § CHRIS TONIGHT 10 to 3 A.M. CLUB SUGALOA “Key West's Exclusive Night Spot” MUSIC by SUGALOA TRI GEORGE - JOHN - GUS Songs, Jack , Crowley Admission, $1.20, Tax Included—tLadies Free Reservation Suggested—PHONE $190 SEE Boca Chica Bus No. 4 to the Docr ay ' Mr. King also asks for reim- bursement of $26.40 for a trij here and phone calls to the city Christmas Dav, which is an annual custom, in order to allow its employes an oppor- clerk’s office. Part of Mr. King’s letter fol- lows: “I have been notified by city commissioners of Berkeley, Michigan, that they do not wish to accept my resignation as city manager. It is their desire that I remain on my leave of absence until I feel that Mrs. King is well tunity to enjov the festivi- tizs cf the occasion. The Citzen wishes its many p>trons, and the pub- lic in general, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Saas seas Ts the that peace will b> mainte PLAYED PIANO AT FOUR NEW Y< was taug! read note play piar enough for me to return to Berke- ley. 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RUM and GIN et the Se. BEER sar 15¢... 20° Rega' Beer by the Case 34.30 ' ' } =... GINAL cs “Your Oldest and M ular Shoppmg C-- THE BOTTLE CAP INN 1128 SIMONTON STREET AT Newly Remodelicd All CATHERINE Tae Prettiest and Nicest Place in Key West PACKAGE LIQUORS a CEMING PRICES GET YOUR CHRISTMAS SUPPLY Special Price on | ALL DRINKS from __ { STERLING BEER *4> Per Case Plas D-p== ic up VV ASCALILLCALLLZL LLL Lo THE MANAGEMENT and STAFF \ “ & .) b) ‘ N . ) of the Palace Theater A MERRY CHRISTMAS POJILSLLLALLZLALZZLZLZLA $s BUICK AWARD — Bayview Park 8 P.M. TONIGHT — Tickets On Sale at Park 6 to 8 P.M. — Federal Credit Union