The Key West Citizen Newspaper, January 20, 1947, Page 2

pppoe z h in wil suit W Wils ord, centh comm hope cellem fute tl is not own ¢@ I be ' SHARKS AND SEA SLUGS ~When we talk of sharks in Key West waters, we are wont to say they are there . in great numbers, but such is not the case. That remark came to mind by our read- ing in The Citizen on Thurs- day about the shipment of shark skins, livers and fins from Key West to be: used commercially. Another thought comes to mind: when a boy, on banks in the vicinity of Key West, we thought there were suf- ficient numbers of sea slugs to supply the world, if the world were disposed to eat them: The technical name is beche de mer, and the shape resembles a cucumber, and, were the color changed to green, it might be mistaken for that vegetable. In thosee days, . boys in Key West thought that the only use to which the beche de mere could be put was to “fight” squirting battles on the banks. Groups of boys would gather the slugs, then ko ee cotta Prom The Citizen Corner Greene and Ann Streets Only Dati Newapaper in Key Wast on Dee gate uly” Entered “ee or THE AssOCIA’ tel Associated b pity Sk to use repul s - of it oF not othereise credited also is paper and the local nm stones here. URSORIPTIOX BATES meaner kis Tt x Month — th hree tone maa igs Qne ene G RATES jon Weekly VERTISIN ~~ Keown on appli ee page be beg An ceding no ecards of thanke, | solu) tome ‘ot a obit- wary notices, i be cnareed for at The | rate of 10 eents Notices | for atexts nee 4 churches from to be derived are 6 cents a agg ‘The Citizen is an open tt enn ane invites discussion Z pide on! ac Se ie es and subjects of interest, but it wilt not oT anonymous communicationg, NA’ € Chief Executive Takes Oath | ice f6r Second Time”, are, of Sot ecanipe and one of the sub- heads in The Citizen today of an Associated Press dispatch from Washington. and the Key West*Garden Club, through their secretaries, express | their resentment, in a two-column out by those clubs in efforts to add to local attractions. The Bedu- they plant vandals destroy. in Keyj{ West. County Clerk Ross C. Sawyer| 5: AT choose sides, each side) standing 10 feet apart. By —————| squeezing the slug, it squirts water 20 feet more. Had we been told that the ; | Chinese esteem the slug as 2 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. informant would have been! able to convince us of the would have thought he was funning. man came to town with the intention of opening a fac- jtory to treat slugs before f shipping, them to the mar- - viaitianieaian ket in New York. To All: “How many can you get?” When the meek inher- || was his first question, and it the earth, what will }} he assured, “All you they do with it? Culti- |) want.” : vate it, or sell at inflated However, within a week prices as the haughty || he learned that the supply owners do now? i hough t THE ORACLE. See aeeatiia| warrant him to establisia \ his factory, or, as he termed it, “drying racks. And so it is with sharks. A shark fishing camp was opened at Big Pine Key 15 {was not MEN USE COSMETICS _ If one judges by the ad- vertising that appears in na- tio, publications, the men of the nation are going in| for lotions, colognes, scent- | City of sharks. ed soaps, creams and pow- ders, In fact, the tendency of the male to follow the fem- | imine trend is expected to! produce a $40,000,000 mar- j ket for cosmetics and per-| fumes designed for the mas- culine American. Some of the advertising | is about as silly as that put out by the perfume makers ing three or four years, had i consider often to be many, turns out to be few when the supply. ment of mankind, even for |seltish reasons, is better | than not working for man- kind at all. PARKS to persuade women to ex- ait pect miraculously romantic aa 1 . Hes : e e Ridge Parkwa results. Moreover, if 2 | Bheye ue eae linking Shenandoah Na-j tional Park in Virginia to the Great Smoky National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee, made. the high lrecord in 1946. {totaled 1,147,377, was 300,000 more tourists than Yellowstone. Tourists, particularly in the United States, are park-minded, and the national parks are the cynosures of their eyes. The Everglades Park of Florida, when ready to welcome visitors, will yrowing sales are any cation, the men are begin- ning to fall for the stuff in much the same way that the women gear their personal- ity, pep and power to a cer- tain kind of product, in a certain type of container, REPORT ON INDIA | Just for a check-up ae conditions in India, we call attention to the fact that tlots between Hindus and Moslems continue, with dis- tQrbances reported from var- ious provinces. * Twelve to the everlasting benefit* of Florida as a whole and South Florida in particular. It should also be remember- | were killed and 110 were wounded in riot- ing in Bombay, where police Were forced to fire upon the rioters twenty- five thirty-six hours. In Caleut- ta, Moslem workers, at- tempting to cross a picket tional Park will be a year- times in | around attraction, an ad- national park can boast. line of striking Hindus, caus- If the government got eda riot. At Jarachi, sold-| out. of business altogether iers unloaded food ships, | 4nd at once, there would be held in the harbor by strik- ers and Southern India “is | wetting bad.” ness. CONFIDENCE Privilege connotes re- | sponsibility — not only en-} ied Wane joyment. | It’s an old story that comes from sitting in an stalled on the tracks, Tax reduction is a pleas- ant prospect for taxpay but it means mor “i train approaching and told eans e to Con DE pa to get (suicide, Jen. 9, 1858. ressme his companion eres oa ee A eee the train would| 1806--Nathaniel P. Willis, ee és septs t . led New York man of letters of The business affairs of} stap. ; : 1 |S age, born in Portland, Maine. government, including those The companion jumped ‘nig Jan. 20, 1867. of Monroe county, should] to safety but the man be the concern of all intelli- gent citizens. If Key West made a sur- vey of personal talent, along the line of a financial survey, the people might be surprised at what we have. cause he believed other motorist had reported road officials declared that sage. But 30 years ago a Chins |, years ago, but, after operat- | ito close because of the scar-| are And so it goes. What we | ‘there is a constant drain on | Working for the better-} National | have them by the thousands | ed that the Everglades Na- vantage of which no other some businesses out of busi- MISPLACED Illinois where a man, automobile, saw a was killed. He lost his life be- that an- daughter of famed Elizabeth Cady to railroad officials that his |P! auto blocked the track. Rail- | stated today he is preparing pay- ‘rolls for last August and Septem-! or | ber from the general ‘fund’ and March, April, May and June frem the fine and forfeiture \ fund. delicacy, it is doubtful if the | Fern Chapter, Order of the East- ern Star, will hold a banquet on! Saturday night, January 23, in truth of that statement. We |bonor of visiting state officers of) | that order. left on the morning train for Mi- Ge on a business trip. Mrs. Bertha MacConnell, had been visiting her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Law- ‘her home in Miami. Today The Citizen editorial paragraph: “High-pressure salesmen are the! boys who take the money from hard-headed business men.” j Citizen "The ahouta be falr and coutine Jetters to 300 words, and on of the wrettere ma: nly. sizaatere of wail" be" pabtiaked Se- tenn mane RIGHT TO DIFFER Editor, The Citizen: la few werds in “The Citizen” re 'garding the proposal of the local jand beer on Sunday ! The principal argument of the. |proponents of the proposed ordi- nance, is, in my view. {pal argument again: jpapers knows that the most high- way accidents happen on Sunday jwhen the highways are crowded. | According to the statistics on highway and street accidents, an Its visitors | ever increasing number are caus- which | led by drivers under the influence of alcohol. To furnish the week-end visi-|— re to partake would be to] contribute largely to making the | Overseas Highway more hazard- | of motor- | tors who might des jof wines and beer ous to the large number lists who use it on Sunday lf is to be hoped that the City | the |Commissioners will consider factor of highway safety when | deciding ti question of legaliz- ‘ing Sunda le of wine and beer.) TO: N To those ;some friends of mine who favor the proposal: I hope they take this | {1 as just a right we all have to dif- { bove- styled fer with one another on any ques- | 2M ; tion, LEON SAUNDERS. Key West, Fla., Jan. 20, 1947 Today’s Anniversaries (Know America) 1732-—Richard H. Lee, Virginia Inde- the orator, signer of Declaration _ of jpendence, foremost among | Revolutionary «patriots, senator, one of six farfied broth . born in Stratford, Va. jJune 19, 1794, 1798—Anson Jones, Texas pioneer-soldier, dent of Republic of Texas jin Great 1856——Harriot pioneer suffragist, lecturer, Stanton, born Seneca Falls, N. ed Nov. 20, 1940. 1859—Charles A. Little Falls, Mont., \gressman, noted lawyer, ‘in Sweden. Died May 24 1924. Be bie eg oe igh ana forces throughout The Key West Woman's Club! aig ee Roosevelt takes | \ 1 ‘they: eannot keep out of the war. story in The Citizen today, over) 1941—President Roosevelt takes the way vandals have destroyed | oath of office for a third term. many of the trees and plants set) 1943-—American planes raid the jenemy in Tripoli, 1944—Allies make new mass air tification Committee said that. as/ raids on Berlin. | 1945—Hungary surrenders un- | conditionally to Allies in Moscow Local union of the State Wel-jarmistice. President fare Board, with Mrs. William R. {takes oath of office for his fourth Warren presiding, held a. meeting | term. last night to discuss plans for the! thelping of the needy 1946—Steel industry of country closes down as strike begins. “I need a holiday,” said the| reyenue; their change.” Bedloe’s Island in New York} Harber, on which the Statue of | Liberty stands, was named after Isaac Bedloe, its Representative Bernie C. Papy; granted the land prior to 1670. who NOTIC |ton Watson, returned yesterday to} {he na says in an i th the Clerk of the | of Monr { Please permit the undersigned! CEMRY- LURA EI liquor dealers to the city commis- | HAF ‘sioners to legalize the sale of wine | the princi- Every person who reads news- therein x 2 CHANCE | NANETTE LeDREW: VIL cquaintances, possibly Died | physician, | last Presi- born Barringion, Mass. Al. otherwise will be ttken as This order te a week for fou im The paper ‘published Stanton Blatch, | the Lindbergh, | i con-} , Non-Partisan they did not get such a mes- |jeader, father of the aviator, bor nl TH previ gress, which had raised their own | Girl, : | salaries and made them retroac-|) he 1882—The French start build- | ing the Panama Canal. 1914—President Wilson address-| . wages, Congress on the regulation’ of ed, we corporations—one of his mta- ie ecierives when elected. tary, of War Hur- Parser waitress. . Concha bscat x out the world. peeiats special- = ladies? PAN gorse children’s. clothes by pine Gail. Call for ap- pointment. —_ 1096-R.. warns neutrals }Dressmaker and ‘good. tres, Phone 504-R or 1417 First-class local. electrician ‘ wants ¢ good-paying jab-for two months. z Will accept any type work, pre- | -——— ferably electrical: work. Phone | Sixty printed hostess * 1096-R. | jan20-3tx | napkins, $1.50. AGENTS WANTED over /$2 an hour! as toe Frans doors, .. c/o Citizen, jang0-1tx Roosevelt | Boys wante Sell ay Write Box N. a Due to illness will sell reanenmtvie one of best grocery and mest markets fully equipped. Write Depreciation janl4-lmo pretty restaurant cashier. “I'm! prin| coasters, pie tes waar m ier. “I'm} : : 50 ted beverage ' Box A.F.M., c/o Citizen. sa The manager looked annoyed. + WANTED act a phone 51 Pep cms ; — 5 “Nonsense!” hi ‘ : damit i ; : - "s biey “Tt an cena ee said. House and lot in residential . : ‘ “* ate idee Staple ave “The men are beginning to count nection. Write | 58-41, Citi-|'41_ Buick Convertible Sedan, 1305 i pon20-2rx perfect condition. Phone 4 be- tween 4 p.m. and 5 p.m, janl6-tf zen Office, \ Lady wishes to buy\a lot, reason- i oni ie ey Woe or will trade ‘olorado lountain _building’| Restaurant, Blue Goose, Margaret site for Florida site. J. E>. and Fleming. Phone 515-R. 1312, So. Sherman St., Denver, Profitable business. jan16-6tx. Colo. Jan20-4tx n Nicely furnished two-bedroom MISCELLANEOUS | house, All modern one} _ Janl6-6t Two Bedroom Home, reeently remodeled in and out, 180) Newton St jan) S-6tx first owner, Green-lensed, pink framed sum glasses fitted to the eye. If found, return to the La Conehe | Campbell’ 928 Division, phone ences, Call 445-J. janl6-6tx) itel, to Mrs, Whitessll. Me ie made, Jocks rea Cw segisten, refrigerator, ex-| W&"@: jante-ats we Dining Room | — ce meas pee nye Sp gee Small 5 im, —— intends | oiling jobs| bles and chairs for quick sale. c name of “Buster”. Finder and saw filing jobs. Call 9106 (between 9 and 12 a. m.) dec2?-26tx Inquire 908 Fleming Street. jenlt-ttx} name | Cirenit Court | orida. please return to John Bleck well, 1213 Georgia Street County, Dated J jan20-2 x er. For puasantdea pIMEMInE wack New pre-war bathtub, 4’, 6”, peed Tee sinniinteintenninintaiaind bs Tan pga on Eon en fittings. $100.00. 1021 Mar- ae 's sterling silver cigarette NOTICE OF DISSOLU Oe tes et ny | garet Street. jan17-3tx| holder in La Concha Bar Fr Notice is hereby 512, Margaret street, phone 781. | day night. Reward. Contact tween Mere rmengol ad. Julio oe ee La Soe boa oe job. |27° cabin cruiser, fully equipped,| Mrs. Simone, 56 Fleming. or | Cabanas Key Went, Monroe ree estimates. jJanl-Imox| first class condition. Just off; phone 762-5 sende-m ame oi * Restaurant, the ways. Ideal for party fish- | -—_—_- wae, ahtpolved by mutual consent Merrill E, (Tuffy), Roberts will be! ing and commercial fishing. 85} TRAVEL AND RESORT Fhe lke ae teh diteol |) Re 29 weve estimates on your! hp, engine, 2 - 1 reduction gear. -_———_—_ the sole owner of the above} plumbing job and advise you enterprise, who is to take Toilet, etc. Sacrifice for quick; LOOKING FOR ADVENT\ Ree Latent af ail debts owing tor}, On your plumbing problems.| sate. Can be seen at foot of|Visit the far-off corners of the me Rte ER vuces abe Phone 642-M or call at No. | Eaton St. and North Beach.} earth. Strange, exotic lends ¥ * s Havana Street. jan8-12tx! phone 9175. jani7-4tx| that stir the imagination. You re Loa ANAS } have the world to choose from jan 6-1 ; | Electrical motors repaired, called [a "Games for accasions: Bich | without a worry im the for and delivered, Call Britt! “uncle, naoadet Poiydhna,| World! Join the U.S. Armp and te Tee CM Stwicrat ae at 585 or 1184, Romero's Elec-| Parrollette, Bingo and others.| h@ve al! your (reveling expeme IN AND FOR MONROE CoUNTY,| trical Service, 2612 Harris Ave. | Hobby Shop, 1105 Division. es paid! Go to your nearest STATE OF FLORIDA. IN CHAN =} | | Army Recruiting Station for ed jan11-18t jan18-tf | Se ditional information, Seber org alterations, machine- |For sale, Servel Electrolux ges re-| P.O. Bidg. Miami, Fle made buttonholes. Call. 581: frigerator and Magic Chef stove. | vende | -9tx | Com ow : ; jani6- ‘ombination unit, excellent for} ~ wvvvv se. evrwreee M2 36% —E ACTION! { | i ' | United St. a i small apertment. $140. 1229 | Handy Andy Home Doetor Serv-; Whitehead. jan18-3tx | STRONG ARM BRAND Corres ed to ap! ice. Repairs of all kinds. Guar-} TRIUMPH anteed lamps, extension cords, |1945 National trailer, excellent} COFFEE e faucets, sink drains, many oth- | cendition. Call at 611 Division, | ers. Call 1035, F. Dion. | between 1 and 5 or call 702-R. | MILL “this onde ve ed once jani6-4tx jan18-7tx at ecutive Weeks ‘ [ee we a ‘Sey West, nd' For Sale—Forty-six ft. boat, La- All Grocers K West. |'The solution for anniversary a! shower gifts: A photographic | gift certificate. You will save) time and money and know your gift can not be duplicated. Pilk- ington Studio, 515 Fleming. jan16- tf ede dh throp powered. Sleeps Ideal for cruising Fla Phone 821-R. this 4th day] six . Keys. |1941 station wagon, excellent con- | dition. Can be seen at 303 Du-} val Street. sas ahaa ' vit COURT {Do not worry about Seren day es ue | or income tax returns. Save| 1936 Lincoln Zephyr Sedan. very| 2 Tot NTY, FLORIDA. IN| time and money while having} clean car in good condition. | 16-A Naval Housing, Seaplane | accounts up to date. Call Joe C. Base. jan18-2tx | Perez, phone 568-M, 1216 Mar-| garet St. jan17-6tx4 r. Caxe No. 10-1004 eLMO VILLA, Plaintiff, DIVORCE A, a } Bungalow (concrete), 3 bedrooms, | partly furnished. New gas, stove. New water heater. Pos Will take care of child during} day. 608 Angela Street. | i " session at once. None better in jan20-3tx) Rey West Paul Boysen 620. be | Fleming Street, phone 153. | |Specializing in alterations. Also n18-3tx F dressmaking. 65-1 Poinciana | =}. plain’ me! Place, phone 1116-XW. |1940 Plymouth sedan. Good con-| otherwise, he jan2Q-3t| dition, radio. Price, $875.00. aa ecomees ————| Apply 1106 Olivia. jan18-3tx FOR RENT {—-_——__—_--—— ! ‘Naval lieutenant, wife and 10 .|Large store, 218 Simonton Street.! months old baby desire house. ; Phone 1059. janl-tf£, Toulon, call 1100, ext. 128. jan20- 3tx! | Hotel rooms with private bath. |—— te | 303 Duval St. jan17-3tx | 1939 Chevrolet sedan. Price $500. } | 820 Georgia St. Phone 665-W 1an20-3tx | 1, 1946; jan 6-18-20, 1947 Pema for couple. Complete-, ly furnished. Electric refriger- ator. Available by week only.|Lady’ss bicycle, balloon tues. ! Phone 222-R. jan20-1tx| $17 50. 1900 Staples Ave | i = jan20-2tx | ‘Clean sleeping rooms. Reasonable ;—--~—-—~ io ical rates. 800 Caroline St., second | Taree-bedroom bungalow. n nic dione: jan20-6tx| residential section in town. Bun- One waters ae Mie sea ‘i galow situated on lot 131° deep! §” eany FOR SALE and 40’ wide Also included | f ure | ye . {in sale is lot in rear, 43’ by 43° ih - ave a6 Poe | _|6 Servel gas refrigerator. Apply, Price, $1,000 down, balance of| mort : Phone | 626 William Street or cal! 623-R. | anao-t¢| $2,500 at $40 monthly dander 3t 1 Citizen Ones . 11940 Chevrolet, 4-door scdan, ex-| cellent condition. Apply ‘Guilt Service Station, corne: Eaton! and Wilham streets ! 36’ boat with two Dodge motors. Sleeping quarters. Good condi-| tion. Apply 1115 Margaret St. | jan2o- 3tx | Key West NATIONAL y AIRLINES a a Sacrifice Sale. Factory Seen S me : | tioned. Outboard motor 312 /Books for every age Books for H. P., like sew, $75, Owner; every hobby Paul leaving city. Phone 1156-M. | Bookseller, corner Sunont jani8-3tx' Buyton Sts. Smith ) and | 2endu-er