The Key West Citizen Newspaper, September 3, 1946, Page 4

Area Worker ee 5 ‘+ "The termination on August 15 :of the Duval Street USO Club, ‘opprated by the National Cath- -oelic Community Service, is in dine with National USO’s policy of ‘closing ‘operations no longer ‘needed, as it continues to pro- vide essential services in this country and overseas. “The work of the NCCS Agency will be carried on in Key West, by the USO NCCS WD Club di- _-rector, Mrs. Eileen S. Coughlin, worker, sg ches ae mat a Jackson are U Club. “The USO, requested’ by the Army and Navy to carry on through 1947, will operate some 400 clubs in the United States for hospitalized veterans, troops in training and families of serv- icemen. : ~ Other operations will include station lounges and clubs at transportation points for troops in transit, men on leave, and ives of service men en route 9 military establishments, over- paged in the Philippines, Hawaii, Alaska, Canal Zone, Puerto Rico, Antilles, Newfound- nd and Labrador; and camp jo entertainment for men in the occupation forces and isolat- yor Senora as well as veterans in_ hospitals. ed ©To finance these activities hrough December 31, 1947, the aay demobilization, USO will A a national campaign for $19,000,000, with relatively small quotas for all states, counties and cities, The drive will start in the Yall. —————— WEST’S “NIGHT” from age One) and give the Conga dancers a chance to do their stuff. At they heeded, and at last the got down to the busi- rhythm was pro- than three bands Barroso and his Spot- CLUB Will Contig PO econ : P ‘AL Activities luncheon recently at the Jack- Louis Eisner, resigned chief of |son Square USO club. A business ‘police, said today that he would meeting followed and a program ntin i bri leper a ss as ted with| of bridge and knitting for Fri- hy alten day afteimoons, and bowling on “is strictly for the children.” In és i his vacation visit to New York, | ¥esday-mornings, was planned. ‘Drive for increased member- commendation was bestowed up-| . ~ on the organization by Commis. | Ship -will be carried on. Babies sioner Wallender, Commissioner are checked at the: club on Tues- Nolan and Mayor O'Dwyer. They |4y’s and Fridays from 9 a. m., ‘were particularly pleased to note |#? 4 P. ™., leaving the mothers that the Key West PAL was| {ree for Wives’ Club or other copied after the New York PAL| 2Ctivities. Several of the moth- organization. : ers were accompanied by their One point that Eisner brought |Children yesterday, and they were out in his talk today was that |cated for by Miss Gloria Acevedo some youth: organizations are|Who has volunteered ‘her serv- The USO Wives’ Club met for} : toncerned mostly with athletic | ‘ces. programs and do not have any- thing to offer the non-athlete or the child who is not able to par- nt Ba Pepsi~ Sex: tiie, eae uly Sawyer sod his most attractive h to see them their pure and unadulterated ‘hese tired, old eyes near- from their~head “and elt like a country boy visit first county fair. . Those Three Pretties ‘Right out there in the midst of : Bees, orryins one of the - Faro stuff, ly. es, was old Cukoo— 0 is really Henry Rodriguez— avid how he stood up under the Pressure remains a marvel still “Albert and Edna Boza, Key West's King and Queen of rhum- ba, headed the Conga dancers, and were a pretty sight indeed as they did their stuff to the light of the stars and the faroles, _. And, Oh, yes, we mustn't forget to’ mention those three pretties: Alice Acevedo, who represented Miss Cuba; Gloria Acevedo, who represented Miss United States, and Juanita White, who repre. sented Miss Key West. Things wouldn’t have been things, of course, without: a bal- cony scene, anf this was carried out prettily by Lydia Arevalo, who was serenaded by John Bennett, and we mustn't forget to tell you about the Mexican love song that Edna Del Pino gave out with, if you will pardon us for ending a sentence with a prepésition. Crowd Judged Itself -.Of course Hector Borroso’s Driftwood was crowded to the Rafters. Once you got in you gould scarcely get out, and vicy versy. There was music, music and dancing, dancing every- where. Believe it or not, but the crowd was so enthusiastic that it shoved right into and over the ' stand. It climbed all over the Driftwood balcony, invaded the sacred precincts of the press, and when we heard Lee Mason give out with a feeble gasp about being “unable to work on ac- count of the crowd” we just sneered and hiccupped a couple of times. And by the way, those judges were Mrs. Wilhelmina Harvey, Comdr. Eli Vinack, Lieut. G. U. Howell, Hon. O. J. S. Ellingson, Hon, Martin Lliraldi, Cuban Con- sul, Dr. Garcia, and Wm. R. War- ren, jr. But as far as we could learn at an early hour this morn- ing they never did get going. All the judging was done by the crowd itself, which seemed to be first, last and always—the win- ticipate athletically. “This,” he said, “is not the case in the local PAL set-up, which caters to an all-children program.” Eisner was ‘asked by The Citizen as to his future plans, The ex-police chief replied that Key West was his home, and that his heart and soul was in the city. Asked whether he would evef accept another city position, the prompt answer was, “Yes, defi- nitely, if I thought that I could be of service to the city.” Betty McGuire and, Ray Maloney Wed | Miss Betty McGuire and Ray- mond Maloney, jr., spoke their vows of matrimony at 7:30 Fri- day evening, August 30, 1946, at the Congregational Church be- fore an altar of. white gladiolas, stephanotis, saters, fern, and white candles, They were united in a.single ring ceremony by the Reverend John Pickens of Poin- ciana. The bride is the daughter of Mrs, Meida McGuire of Poin- ciana, and the groom is the son of Mr, and Mrs, P. W. Kiefer, 1117 Elgin street. The bride was given in mar- riage by Lieutenant Commander George Robinson and was attend- ed by her sister, Miss Ann Mc- Guire. James B. Hanson served as best man, The bride wore a pale aqua street length dress with acces- sories of white and a three-orchid corsage. Miss Ann McGuire wore a'blue dress ‘with white acces- sories and 'a‘ corsage of gardenias. . The ‘traditittal wedding marches were played by Miss Those present were the Mes. dames Virginia Favors, Mary Louise Rhodes, Dorothy Drze- wiecki, C. E. Herron, Thelma Nelson, Geneva Frye, Frances Adams, and Ann Siegel. K KEY WEST (Continued trom Page One) bandstand in hollow square they were put at ease by their com- manders, and Arthur Sawyer . "THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Lest We Forget (September 2, 1935) ’* At Lower Matecumbe of the Florida Keys, Kissed by a Tropical Sunshine, Fanned by a tropical breeze, Stood a city of tents that reached to the sea, Khaki-clad, homeless, this army of men Who had given their all at their country’s call, On September 2nd of that fearful day, Little they dreamed of the fate, inj 5} ‘ For that army of tents on‘ the : Reshore 3° As out from the West, with the roar of Oh! God, how thaf wind did howl— A funeral prayer for oR ‘aeeg ofthe, dying. a lion, The battle of the “Marne was nothing like this”, Surrounded Sy water waist-deep, they stood— Fighting the darkness—wind—and the water, As higher and higher th 3 And harder and hard ‘wind did | As they fought the fight with the unseen ‘foe. All through the night it lashed its fury ; And one by one they were swept ‘to sea. At early dawn not a trace to be seen of that Army of tents at the foot of the stream. Let us stand in silence, as we breathe a prayer For the souls of these Veterans who fought over there, But who lost the fight in the Hurricane’s Fury In the Khaki tents at the foot of the sea, On Lower Matecumbe, a Florida Key. Post of the American Legion took charge of the ceremonies to hopor ‘those veterans who perished in the Labor Day hurricane of 1935. “Ladies and gentlemen,” said Vance Stirrup, Post Commander, “] invite your attention, We have assembled ‘here to perform a sacred duty, namely, to honor those veterans who lost their lives in the Floricq Keys hurri- eane disaster of 1935. Though they are dead their souls go marehing on, and in honoring them we honor all fallen veter- ans, both at home and abroad.” Concluding his introductory re- marks, Post Commander Stirrup introduced. Frank Hanrahaf, of the Guard of Honor, who spoke briefly. Day Of Mourning “Labor Day, whatever it may mean to outside workers,” Han- rahan said, “signifies a black day of mourning in the Florida Keys. It is a black day because on La- bor Day, 1935, a howling hurri- eane took the lives of over 500 people. Labor Day this year falls on the same date as it did the year of that memorial storm in the Keys, On September 2, elevén years ago, a spécizg train sent to rescue veterans housed in reha- pilitation camps ‘on the Keys was \swept like driftwood off t/ tracks just as it entered. the stricken area. Only 10 of the ‘veterans had been taken aboard | when the full fury of the tropical Marie: Knoiwles on! the organ. | The ‘bride’s' mother was: unable to attend: bévaii8é2of illness. Mrs. Kiefer wore’’a navy blue) and ith white acces- ‘corsage of ‘pink A reception home of Mrs. P. W. Kiefer, The bride’s table was covered with a hand-made tablecloth centered} with a three-tiered cake topped with a miniature bride and groom and surrounded by lace fern, Mrs, Kiefer was assisted by Mrs. Hilda: Sands and Mrs. Oscar Cruz at the punch bowls, Miss Ann McGuire was in charge of the bride’s book, Mrs. Maloney, jr., came to Key West from Sarasota, Florida, and is a graduate of the 1946 class of the local high school. Mr, Maloney, jr., attended the local high school and. recently received his discharge from the United States military service. The couple left Saturday on an airplane trip to Miami. They are at home at 1027 Eaton street. Keye Leaves ‘City ae \\' 3.7%: On Business Trip: Neil D. Keye, Key West OPA rent director, left today on a bus- finess trip to Sarasota. During his absence of several days, Leo War- ren, recently appointed local rent examiner, will be in charge of the Key-West office. Mumford And Archer Attend Lodge Meet Andre Mumford and Robert Stanley Archer, from the Key West Robert J. Perry Chapter of the Order of De Molay, have been attending the state con- clave of De Molay in Miami. While there, Archer was ap- pointed State Sentinel of the or- der for the ensuing year. those Conga dancers had been practicing for last night’s’ shin- dig for weeks on endways. This morning some seemed to think ‘that they didn’t get to show off just ‘properly, but ‘then we can’t have everything, can we? Gertrude Laubscher deserves an armload of orchids for the way she handled her end of last night’s performance, and we shouldn't forget to mention that Mrs, Van, Mrs. Hutcheson, et al, did a commendable job with booths, fortune telling, and so on. Gosh, does .that clear every- thing up? The truth is, we feel just as fuzzy today as you do. It nah! To the Cooler Again? You know, folks, if you have upeen reading The Citizen, that was a “Night of Joy” all right, all right; but today we ain’t sa ‘joyful. Come on. Let’s go to the sac , fiahd frie fdllowed at the}! hurricane struck. These surviv- ed, but all others were lost. S}; at this time, ladies and gentle- men, we -will pause for one min- |: ote in, rayer for ‘our comrades is who have passed on.” . * Benediction Is Given | | Albert L. DiNégro, Jr. Post ‘Chaplain, then gave the follow- ing benediction: “Almighty God, giver of d1 victories, we thank Thee for the opportunities, which abide_in.our land,” Thy guidance in the ‘hour of peril and Thy tender love fin time of need. Help us to re- member with reverence the val- or and devotion of our departed comrades; not only those whose bodies consecrate our country’s soil, but alse those who sleep be- yond the seas, and those others whose resting places will not be known until that last day when the deep will give up its dead. O God, teach us to honor them by ever cherishing the ideals for which they fought. Keep us steadfast in the cause of hunian rights and liberties, of law and order, and true Americanism, Give us the power to see, and the will to do the right, Grant that we may preserve the high ideals for which our comrades died. May Thy merciful blessing rest upon those left behind. Keep us forever firm in righteousness, humble heart, and unselfish in purpose. Amen,” Saunders Led Singing Gerald Saunders, of the Key West Lions Club, then led the gathering in singing the “Star Spangled Banner”, and the cere- monies were concluded when Post Bugler Arent Sjursen, Jr., played taps for the departed dead. The following committee chair- | men worked diligently for many | weeks to make Key. West’s Labor Day celebration this year the greatest in the city’s history: Dwight H. Hunter, Miss Ruth A. Higgs, J. Glenwood Sweeting, c.| B, Harvey, Miss Gertrude Laub- | scher, Joseph J. Pinder, Charles | T. Albury, Neil Saunders, R. C. | Hicken, Vance Stirrup and Ger- || | ald Saunders, Puretest PLENAMINS ‘Twe tiny capsules contain ALL VITAMINS known to be essential to human sutrition, plus liver and iron. 72's $2.59 + Yexat mona 288s $7.95 GARDNER'S PHARMACY water cooler again, , ANNA E. CORCORAN, Adjutant, Arthur Sawyer. Post No. 28, American Legion, » Key West, Fla. TO KNOCK OR NOT TO KNOCK— _ Passes In Miami HE SAYS, “NOT” | Mrs.iBert Williams, 30, former “ 2 i Key Wester, passed away earl: “C, i hy {se ter, y y di nai a WOM Hngeking | tia morning at: the home: of her and leave the same way.” Those | daughter, Mrs. Gaston Brown, ‘at are the words of City Manager 4116 N. W. 35th Court in Miami. O. J. S, Ellingson. The affable! Mrs. Williams was born in individual said that if he could, Moultrie, ure ne ang ne will. be 5 jin a city. uneral arrange- help anyone, he’d try to, and they j ments have not been announced. should be grateful, but if he} Mrs, Williams’ husband passed couldn’t do what they warited, he} away about a week ago in Ten- would politely tell the person so, | essee, and the death is said by and that is all there was to it. relatives tahave been # shock too The manager gives one ‘the im- | hard for her to bear. pression that he routes the work! a through department heads and Rudy Gehl Visits that the latter are to answer to} Wolkoffs Here him. In this way, by not intexfer- | Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Wolkoff, ing in the departments’ func- ‘proprietors of the Postoffice Inn, tions, he gets better loyalty and: have returned to Key West from production, | Cleveland. They have as their Despite his short stay, he has' guest, Rudy Gehl, of New York been quick to familiarize him- City. Mr. Gehl is associated with self with local problems and con- | the Acme Fast Freight Co. ditiorig. “He ‘Would liké to ‘meet | more:Key ‘Westers, and though he is a busy man, local residents | are asked to see him at any| time in his offices without ap- pointment, on the second floor of City Hall. 2 CARD OF THANKS To our neighbors and many friends we gratefuNy acknow- ledge their many acts of kindness ; during the illness and following the death of our loved one, Ida E. Pinder. We ‘also wish .to convey our , heartfelt: appréclation to those who sent floral offerings and do- nated the Yse oftheir, cars! Announce Vitte-Cooper Marriage On August 2 Mr.:and Mrs, Harry R. McDon- ald; 814 Eaton, street, announce the marriage of their daughter, Linton J. Vitte, to Stanton R. sept3-1tx THE FAMILY. Cooper, Sr., of Miami. Mr. Coop- er is a former Key Wester. ie The marriage took place Aug- ust-2-at*Fort* Lauderdale Ftorida. 1° Mr. and Mrs. Edward V. Archer of Miami were witnesses to the ceremony. The bride was, prior to her i marriage, employed at the local high school. SHERIFF SAWYER : TO VISIT MOTHER. Sheriff Berlin Sawyer will} leave tomorrow morning ‘to visit. Tenaga gl singe ronal Key West Chamber of Commerce , Are Being Mailed to All Members of the CHAMBER. OF COMMERCE for the Election of a Board of Directors Any member whose name does not appear through error, please contact the Secretary for a cor- rection. He said he will go by bus to} ‘Miami and from there ‘will board } a plane for tp cross-country. | flight, and added he intended to} be absent a month. ‘ Real ICE is Guaranteed PURE Place Your Refrigeration on a REAL ICE BASIS and You Will Get GUARANTEED Refrigeration Service REAL ICE Thompson Enterprises, Ine. (ICE DIVISION) is More Economical! It Is PURE Healthy and Safe PHONE NO. 8 KEY WEST, FLA. ||. front bumpers of one car and the |rear bumpers of the other. The Ormond Roberts’ legs severely injured at 3 o’clock this morning when they were cat between bumpers near the Suga- loa on Stock Island. ‘it, pushing it to try to start the motor, as the battery was.dead. A sailor, in another car, backed down to leave the parking lot and caught Roberts between the sailor said he did not see the Roberts car, The sailor stopped his car when he heard Roberts cry out that he was caught between the bumpers. He was taken to the } Key West General Hospital in the Pritchard ambulance. At the hospital today it was said that Roberts’ condition had | improved, though no x-ray photo- | graphs had yet been taken to ascertain if any bones in his legs are broken. Exclusive Music Store Is Opened The Music Box,’ Key. West’s only exclusive music store, open- } ed today at 726 Duval street, un- der the proprietorship of John R. Pritchard and Jack G. Crawley. This new music store will have in stock at all times a complete line of records, sheet music, mus | sical instruments, a¢cordions, pi-| ‘$127,474. These payments - to 2,679 men and 2,264 women, ‘a total of 4,943, as compared with 6,686 compensated claimants for the previous week. ore: Strand Theater” “PINOCCHIO” Disney's Feature Cartoon in Technicolor : Coming: “Our Hearts Were Growing Up” Make This Newest , Addition to Your Home FLEXIBLE ALUMINUM VENETIAN BLIND eWill Withstand Salt Air Extreme Humidity eBaked Enamel Finish to Harmonize With Any Color Scheme KEY WEST Venetian Blind. Co. 120 Duval, Jefferson Hotel Bldg. anos and musical accessories. The announcement of this new store! appears in today’s Citizen. WHEN YOU CALL 1042 for Estimates COMPARE OUR RATES BEFORE YOU BORROW om got hilo-Tarnilire use the PAY-WAY THAT FITS YOUR PAY DAY $ 9.46 14.18 18.81 cmon INCORPORATED qmemencmmen L ST. @ PHONES 778 TWO HOTELS in... MIAMI at POPULAR PRICES Located in the Heari of the City Rates Reasonable . Ford Hotel 60 N.E. 3rd Street 80 Rooms’- Elevator Solarium ROOMS with BATH and TELEPHONE Write or Wire for Reservations Pershing Hotel 226.N.E. Ist Avenue 100 Rooms - Elevator Heated 3 BLOCKS FROM UNION BUS STATION Recognized of ow of military s¢ United States N° standard of train training ovailable. information oddre: Box 9, St. Petersburg, Florida. Ay ae ST. PETERSBURG ¢ FC the only resident military schools, hools in the FF the few s¢! : apn ye accredited. wee fi he we seiner ‘of athletics. - : ‘ é usive rote $1975. For furthe “sh ase Floride Militory Academy, eT RIDA es Cot. Walter 8 A Message To Key West The Key West riding publ. ments in bus facilities. Bus Riders ic rightfully expects improve- The Key West Transit Company, Inc., which gave the best service possible curing the period of wartime restrictions, is rapidly reconverting to pre-war ef- ficiency. New, streamlined vehicles will be placed on all routes as soon as we can get delivery. Two new buses are already in service. With the assurance of faster - better schedules .. . special buses for special events ++ express service at peak hours «++ we feel that the riding public service .. _cHe eR, BUS FARES Downtown Buses, & < ae will agree that we are endeavor- ing to give efficient service which you are rightfully entitled. Key West Transit Co., Inc. J. W. Sellers, Manager Phone 1057 Poinciana and Naval Hospital Routes 2 and 3 to 1c City Hospital, Stock Island and Le Boca Chica ____