The Key West Citizen Newspaper, December 24, 1946, Page 2

“Ns onsereng penn Onl; Ne i Dalty Neemeaye: tx Say West Entered at Key Weat, Flori¢s @s second ¢lass matter ten See ively entitled to x tion of all news. dispatehen &. at ae ges otherwise in published here. —————— SUBSCRIPTION RATES ae Year $e. Monthe ay Wei oo Phat Aaa reer aon cetaaortesnae seen Ail rane ole area thanks, Rh ieigh oe Teapot. oe 7 wary notices, charged for at the rate of 10 eente @ line Notices for entertainment by churches from which revenue is to be de: G a line. ‘The Citizen is an tiviten erectus tcl of public we subjects of ,or general fiterest, but it w hot ‘publish anonymous commu "a IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN 1. More Hotels and Apart- ments. 2. Beach and Bathing Pavilion. 3. Airports—Land and Sea. 4. Consolidation of County and City Governments. 5. Community Auditorium. Dear Readers: As the Yuletide bells ring out their message of joy, we desire to add to the delight our greetings. to you, and the wish for a very Merry Christmas, and a happy one. In all sincerity, THE ORACLE. a nee nee nes mem eS MERRY CHRISTMAS The Key West Citizen ex- tends to all the people of Mgnrge- County, its best Wishes for a Happy Christ- mas season ‘and the hope thatthe children, particular- ly, will enjoy the annual visit of Santa Claus. The annual celebration affords: all of us an oppot- tunity to develop our better natures by thinking of other people. As individuals, we participate in organized ef- forts to make Christmas real. and to see that every family has a generous Christmas dinner. ‘While the day contains a special significance to the Christian people of the world, it is, as it has been for centuries, . the time of celebration. for people ev-, erywhere. It coincides with the apparent turn of the sun and marks the beginning ofthe gradual growth of daylight ‘that annually cul- minates in the abundant Revest= that sustain human life. The custom of exchang- ing gifts. will be generally followéd, While there are seme givers who anxiously sean their returns, the true Christian spirit exists only in the hearts of those who know that it is more blessed to give than to receive. Any- way, the day and season has come to be devoted to an ex- hibition of the better side of human nature, with the re- sult that it brings much hap- piness to us all. It’s about time for some smart author to write a book te end all books. What happens to Mr. Lewis is not very important; for after all, he digs no coal. The woman who believes that she can wear a number three shoe on a number six ‘foot, has to suffer a great deal for her belief. If there was anything that Jesus judged absolutely exsential, it was the training ‘ of His followers. He was the “rabbi” or ,“teacher,” and those who were closest to “iim were known as pupils or. disciples. “It is agairist the law to return gambling devices seized by thé police.” * That was the opinion, ex- pressed freely, by the man in the street when a roulette wheel, dice, dice boxes and other gambling devices were returned to their owner by the direction of the judge of the city court. And the man on the street was right. The city manager, as well as the city judge, was said to have ordered the return of the devices, but the man- ager explained he was un- able to recall whether or not he was quoted rightly. However, he denied having said that he would discharge the policemen who seized the devices if they were not }day. Moy returned. : That quibbling is beside the point. Statutory laws of Florida not, only specify that the devices should be destroyed but also that they are prima facie evidence of gambling. Let us take a look at the law regarding gam- bling devices. (Briefly, section 849.05 says, “Finding of gambling implements is prima facie evidence ef gambling.” : Paragraph 3 of section 901.19, reads: “The sheriff, deputy sheriff, city marshal, con- stable or police officer, when any of the implements, devices or apparatus, com-) monly used for gambling | | purposes, are found in any house, room, booth or any other place used for the pur- pose of gambling, shall seize the same and hold them, subject to the discre- tion of the court, to be used as evidence and afterwards the same shall be publicly destroyed in the presence of witnesses under order of-the court to that effect.” That is the law, plain, di- rect; no loopholes to slither through. The police officers, who refused to return the gambling devices, evidently were aware that they were within their rights. Whether or not they were threatened with dismissal if they did not return the devices, is a dis- puted point, but there was avowed determination that they would not return them in any circumstances. But the devices were re- turned, despite the plain- ness of the law that directed they be “publicly destroyed in the presence of wit- nesses.” Tolerance does not ex- plain the mentality of those who want to go where they are unwelcome. : The man ordered by his doctor to go to California for a rest and a change came back in a hurry. For he found that the waiters at the hotel were taking all his change and the hotel the rest. ONE SUPERSTITION GONE A partial eclipse of the sun was visible in the United States late in November but the celestial phenomenon passed with nothing more than casual notice from the average citizen, although given considerable attention by astronomers, amateur and professional. Hl The fact that there were no dire predictions of disas- | for the globe and noth-) like panic/on the part! of the population over the | strange shadow seen on the sun, gives proof of the de-| velopment of human beings. There was a time when such a phenomenon could have} produced panic. The ancient superstition has been succeeded: by mod- ern science. The gain in in- telligence means growth of self-control. While enlightened peo-|; ples have put. aside their ancient fears in connection with eclipses, there are many areas of human think- ing in which the discovery of truth is handicapped by the remnants of ignorance and superstition. That prog- ress is difficult springs from the undeniable fact that we are never able to appre- ciate our own ignorance and our own superstitions. lover by a truck at Amelia and no dispute about their} thet: Two Clyde-Mallory liners are due in Key West tomorrow, the Ozark from New Orleans and the ‘reported to have a large consign- ment of freight for Key West. Hjalmar Tackman, 44, was run ever and killed by an automo- bile at Marathon. He was lying in the grass on a lateral road, and ‘the driver said she did not see him. * Key West Rotary Club had (many guests at its luncheon to- | of them were from other cities in Florida, but other | states were represented. Andrew Martinez, 7, was run Simontan streets yesterday. He was taken to the Marine hos- pital, where it was found he ha a broken leg. oi Mr. and Mrs. Sam G. Thomp- son, Henry Roberts, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Roberts are due to arrive in Key West this after- noon, from Tampa. All are former residents. While here they will be guests of Mr. and Mrs. William W. Watkins, South street. i A good-sized group watched Sam Harris defeat Nestor Recio in three games of*chess at the Elks clubhouse last night. One of the onlookers was Sheriff Karl O. Thompson, who promptly chal- lenged the winner. The sheriff said he will amnounce the date of} the game later. So far as eating 1s concerned, it will be a Merry Christmas for the 17 prisoners in the county jail tomorrow. Jailer Leon Roberts said he wiil “dish up” roast pork, with sauce and dressing, rice; Irish and sweet potatoes, apple ples, oranges and candy. Today The Citizen says in anj editorial paragraph: “The trouble with most books is that their covers are too far apart.” Bs BITT, et al., Defendants. NOTICE TO APPEAR TO: CAROLINE H. NESBITT, some- times known as Caroline KE. Nes- bitt, and, ff married, Caroline H. 8 unknown , grantees, creditors, i or claiming any i nd to the hereinafter de- pds propetty by, through, under or aga John Nesbitt, X and above name if alive, and it any of the afore- | said Known Defendants be dead, | all their severs unknown » under aforesaid } fendants_ in to the property hereinafter eribed, and all pa claim: interest by, thre » under gainst the afo known and 2 all un- m parties hay or claim- ing any right, title or interest in and to the following described property lying and being in Monroe County, , Range as follows: theast cor- thence North st boundary t to. the Sound, the fore- e g thie South $90 feet of a Lot 2 lying South and West bove described, and bruary m the fo the East boundary from their title ve described propre taken as confessed by you, This Order to be published once rd, 1946. | WYER, Clerk Cireuit Cou Monroe County, Flor’ By: (sd) Kathleen Nottage Deputy Clerk. | RICHARDS, or for Plaintiffs, Trust Ridg.. Miami Florida dec 24-31, 1946; jan 7-14, 1947 Brazos from Galveston. Wach is} - As they, in this light, made their way To. where the’ new-born Christ-Child. lay. The light that led we. ‘TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1946 ® EeConcha Completes Rat-Proof Building |X: The La Concha Hotel has com- ~ } pleted a new, rat-proof rubbish and garbage house behind the hotel to eliminate unsanitary and unsightly piles of refuse. Measur- ling 22 by 11 feet, the building [hee a concrete floor four feet | deep and is equipped with hot to Bethlehem; Bie |water for washing unsanitary The heavenly star directed them: all the centuries there gleams ak The warmth dnd brillicnce: of its light Is shining down on us tonight. Shepherds watching their flocks by night e: Were startled by that shining light, Listening long for the angel voice —FRANCES HAMES. NO PAPER TOMORROW =. In conformity with its ‘usual custom, The Citizen will not be issued tomorrow. & Christmas is one of the three holidays observed by The Citizen. The other two are the Fourth of July and Labor Day. The Citizen wishes all its readers and the public gen- pie, mince pie, pumpkin pie, ap- % —————— T COURT, MONROE Nv IDA. IN @HAN-}: No. 10-801 and A.}3 one-piece Calcutta cane bridge | a erally a Merry Christmas — _ and a Happy New Year. ; CLASSIFI Announce Christmas | Rene A. Armengol and Julio | Cabanas, Jr., will serve a com- ‘plete Christmas dinner, accord- | ing to their announcement in | today’s Citizen. The menu in- ! cludes the choice of several out- standing selections, along with | everything that goes to make up la fine Christmas dinner, which ‘is being served until midnight \ tonight and on Christmas. Day from 1L a..m., to 9 o'clock. A feature will be. dancing both evenings from 9 o'clock, to music by Benet and Hi ban. Bays. collections down the drain. J, S. McAndrews, hotel man- new barber shop of the La Con- cha building will be operated by Eloy Villate who is moving his entire four-chair shop down here from Miami, where he has prac- is also has announced that the Le barbering for four years. Raul’s To Hold Christmas Eve Dance; Sylvia To Play Raul’s Club on the Boulevard has a Christmas Eve Dance scheduled for tonight. It is to be the event of the year. The hosts are Mark (Crunch) Stanley and Sylvia, who will play for the en- tertainment of the customers, and dancing, of course. nouncement appears in today’s paper. i LaConrcha Offers Xmas Dinner With All Fixin’s J. D. McAndrews, manager of the La Concha Hotel, announces in today’s Citizen the Christmas dinner extraordinary to be served in the dining room of the hotel, from noon to 8:30 o'clock on Christmas Day. The menu features a wide sel- ection, with all the fixin’s that HELP WANTED | Young Lady with some sales ex- perience, high school educa- tion. Steady position. Perman- ent resident preferred. 419% Duval St, Navy Store. decl8-1itx FOR RENT Large store. 218 Simonton Street. | Phone 1059. dec14-tf Rooms and light housekeeping rooms, $5.00 to $8.00 per week. 411 William St. decl9-12tx Light housekeeping rooms, all utilities furnished. Paul’s Tire Shop. dec20-6tx Furnished efficiency apartment. Write A.B.H., c/o Citizen. dec21-3tx WANTED TO BUY Have cash for home on large-size lot. Apply Box D-16, Citizen; Office. dec21-6t | Small three-wheel bike. Ocean View, Cabin 2, Duval and United Sts. dec23-2tx | LOST Lady’s brown purse. der strap. Contains valuable: papers. Reward for return to Rest Beach, Apt. 4, Key West, | or Phone 1063-R. dec23-3tx i Bifocal Glasses, between Division and White. Please return to! Miss Rosa Quevedo, Catherine; and Varela. dec24-1tx FOR SALE r!Special Offer: Reasonable rates | will be given to families desir- | ing pictures made in the, home! with their Christmas trees. Calt| Evans, 439, for appointment. | decd-tf Table Model Radios supply). Ideal for bedroom or den. $34.95, (3 months guaran-/ tee). Duval Radio Sales, Phone, 574. dec24-2tx' | 1941 Hudson. Price $1,200, Can| be seen at Jefferson Hotel. Bill | Benson, Room 202. dec24-6tx | ~ | 1941 Chrysler. Call at 222-C,| Poinciana. dec23-3tx | -| One Civilian Jeep and one good | : - luggage trailer, 8'x4’. Apply! | rom e sworn rs : .. cat a 1 PUL Of complaint on file # Box C. R. c/o Citizen. | in t t Plaintiffs have become “24- i ) service of process bY decis-atx) j bu uben you, vou and. each | o hereby required to ap- | Te aa ' aay ween ioe cure tee 7 | Tee Box. 911 Thomas Street. { County, Florida, in Chan- | dec24-4tx | ee and surf rods, best silk wind- ings. 8 and 10 ft. long. Ideal Xmas gifts, $10 and $12.! Southern Cross Hotel. | dec24-2tx | jouble bed, spring and mattress, chest of drawers, dressing ta-| ble, spring and mattress for single bed, three wall mirrors, book -shelf, large .davenport, | easy chair, coffee and end tae bles, desk gate-leg table, kitch-} en table, three chairs, boudoir | chair, bathroom stool, other} miscellaneous items. Must go i by Saturday. Good buy. 1300- | A Seminary, phone 869-W. dec24-2tx (limited | _ ED ADS Books for every age. Books for| every hobby. Paul Smith, Bookseller, corner Simonton and Eaton Sts. dec2-25t GIFTS — GIFTS — GIFTS Wedding, shower, birthday, an- niversary, or just one of appre- ciation. You can find just what) you want at Shirl’s Linen Shop, 512 Fleming, Phone 118. dec6-tf Lady’s bicycle, reasonable, good} condition. 614 Ashe Street. dec21-3tx Set of mahogany twin beds and chest of drawers. Apply 2810 Harris Ave. dec21-3tx 1944 Harley-Davidson, 74 Fiat- head. Excellent condition. Ap- ply Spooner, Gulf Supreme} Station, Eaton street. dec21-3tx Bicycle, new paint, gas heater for one room 1112 Angela St. dec21-3tx 1940 Plymouth De Luxe Sedan. Good condition. Apply Higgs Service Station, Division and Duval streets. dec20-5tx Quen shoul. | Three-bedroom house, furnished | or unfurnisheé, all modern im- provements. Priced for quick | sale. Down payment can be} financed. Call 205-R after 6) p.m. decl0-1mo} Their an-{ en tS nounces elsewhere in today's paper that a grand: Christmas Dinner will.be served. at. the.Cos-. mopolita Grill. all’ day from* 11 a. m., to. 10 o’clock. ; | The menu offets the choice: of j turkey, southern fried. chicken ‘or T-bone steak. Families are invited to bring their children. | 32 AXIS AGENTS iItaly, have disappeared, the gov- ernment announced.today. Policemen succeeded in finding }17 of the 52 who. were to be. de- |ported. Thirteen of them were put aboard ship last Saturday for Hamburg, but the other four, be- gan court cases to fight deporte- tion. The government announced that, realizing its obligation to the UN, a thorough search will be jmade to try to find the missing 35. As to the property owned by the agents, it was said it will be either liquidated or nationalized Poe oe er or WE FEEL GRATEFUL for your Business the Past Year and Extend Gur Best Wishes for & Merry Christmas | and Happy New Year KEY WEST UNDERTAKING CO. | 921 Thomas Street § Phone 099 Yeuusuucing NEW EXPRE Freeman's. Ph.| Radiance roses. | dec3-tues-sat-9tx 672-W. s bicycle. 2835 Seidenberg dec23-2tx | Lady Avenue. Portable Radio, very cheap. 1914 Seidenberg Avenue. { dec24-1tx | Man’s bike, exchange for boy’s or girl’s bike. Ocean View, Cabin 2, Duval and United. | dec23-2tx | MISCELLANEOUS Listings wanted on Key proper- ties. Geo. J. Rawlings, Reg. Broker, Islamorada, Fla. . nov15-39t Electrical motors repaired, called tor and delivered. Call Britt | at 585 or 1184 Romero's Elec- trical Service, 2612 Harris Ave. | dec2-tf Campbell's, 928 Division, phone! 189. Keys made, locks repair- | and A Happy, /, New Year The Yuletide Season ed ,ete. For guaranteed plumbing work and repairs, call John Cur 512. Margaret street, phone 78 Give us a try on your next job. Free estimates. nov28-1mox Merrill E. (Tuffy) Roberts will be glad to give estimates on your plumbing job and advise you on your plumbing problems. Phone 642-M or call at No. 1 Havana Street. dec24-12tx Celebrating Christmas and 104th Anniversary! Special. caroling tonight (Tuesday, Dec. beginning at ten (10:00), in First Baptist Church annex, corner Bahama and Eaton Streets. Wednesday Night, Dec. 25th, in| First Baptist Church auditori- um, the theme will be “Chris mas Everywhere, Christma Tonight.” dec2-1mo 24th), | siderations we hav 15 Duval Stree* ous Greetings to all our customers and an appreciation for the con- during the past year. Our Good Wishes to you and yours. SS SERVIC brings joy- e enjoyed J. R. Stowers Company TELEPHONE 27 Key West, Florida