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a THE KEY WEST CITIZEN a | Yor E B TODAY IN HISTORY eo» In Your aster bonnet (Know America) 1846—Gen. Zachary Taylor, : —— scot: heading an American army of 4,- 000, crosses the Rio Grande—be- ginning the war with Mexico. 1869—Mrs. Myra Bradwell of ‘Chicago establishes first weekly legal paper in the West. 1884—Rioting in Cincinnati— some 40 dead and 100 injured; court house burned down. 1918 —- Government announces deficit of $2 million on Eastern railroads taken over in war, as ecooaqurye with earnings of $67 million under private, ownership previous year. 1919—-50,000 volunteers to re- place troops in Europe called for. 1928—First “Amosa and Andy” j broadcast, from Chicago. 1938—U:S. Supreme Court jholds utilities must register with ISEC. 1942—British Commandos raid U-boat base at St. Nazaire, France PINK LADY .. . Side-drape HIGH - LOW TURBAN ... |—blow up an old U.S. destroyer turban in three shades of Easter bonnet in a _ brand 'there to wreck the docks. filmy silk chiffon — hush new silhouette, banked with 1943—-U.S. naval patrol routs pink, beige and pale tur- spring posies, head-titting. ‘gee oe fleet - Alaska. ; : B : B i] ache. —Gen, atton’s orces iy enn By raagaard ; Y Li ly D smash 27 miles through Germany. | 1946--U.S. State Department jmakes public its plan for an in- jternational Atomic Development Authority. MAN “BURIED” THIRD TIME | ST. LOUIS, — Satisfied that there was no error in identifica- | tion, Coroner Thomas F. Calla- | & Ran authorized the burial of John = { M& Miller, who on two previous occasions was declared legally dead but reappeared alive and well. In 1935, after Miller had been | missing for seven years, he was | declared. legally dead, but later | shied up. In 1941, a man died | at a hospital and was identified ted Miller’s sister as John F. Mil- Ler. A few weeks later, Miller ap- j peared alive and well. BIG-TIMER . . . Big-brimmed charmer of red milan, with clusters of cherries and cherry blossoms on the crown, and navy fishnet veiling caught under the brim and looped in back. Perfect for wear with new spring navy and later with summery prints. By Milgrim. By DOROTHY COE AP Newsfeatures Writer OW that it’s time to buy that Easter bonnet, here are a few tips to guide the harried shopper: 1—Set your price limit, and stick to it. Whether your budget is five dollars or fifty, you can find a hat that is smart, becoming i : * new, if you put your mind to it. 2—Bear in mind the season’s trends. Many spring hats are in the new elliptical (or wide at the sides) silhouette. Back trimming, in} RE. the form of hdir-ribbon bows, massed flowers ‘or bows of veiling, is | ATTENTION"! new. For the most pavt, spring hats.are still 'worn:well back on the | E eee head, revealing ygur‘clear, smooth (we hope) forehead, But if your ee Se oe forehead looks better covered, don’t hesitate ‘to choose a forward | your MOTORS. Do this before titled model. After all, you’re the one who has to wear it. There | the hot summer months cause are many flower turbans, high on one side, low on the other. Cloche, | costly breakdowns and spoilage. bonnet and stiffHtte sailor -types also are definitely in the running. '| Pick Up and Delivery Service 3—Don’'t just buy a hat at/random. Plan your entire Phone 739 for Fast. Efficient Factory Reconditioning { costume, and choose a hat that will match or complement! it; KEY WEST ELECTRICAL 4—When you try on a hat, view it from all sides, including the REPAIR CO... 3") 616 Whitehead Street 09 back, and then take a look at yourself in a full-length mirror. This is the only way you can tell whether the proportion is correct. 5—Don’t be afraid to try a new silhouette. Where would we be ‘f women had clung to the flapper style of the ‘twenties? 6—Take your husband or best beau along, if you want to be sure your new hat is flattering. Men are unimpressed by fads, and their choice is governed solely by whether or not a hat makes vou look pretty. 7—Take joy in the fact that the silly phase of, millinery seems definitely past, and the new hats for the most part are designed to make you look your best. He Is! “What is a true agnostic?” “A blind man who believes that seeing is believing.” (ee ng THE ARTMAN PRESS PRINTING The Citizen Building PHONE 51 Key West, Florida ' | | } t } ! } ' { \ | ‘ PTS PNG TTR RA OO IN KK SRKKKKKKE KKK CHICAGOANS TOUR BY aR CET Go On To Havana In 40 Minutes In Family-Style Plane * * * * * * * ‘RE IN 7 HOURS’ FLY | HERE IN 7 S’ FLYING TIME ate head T LTT TT TT ys What current visitors’ to Key | The Chicagoan claims that his} West arrived over the Overseas | method of touring will be com- | Highway but whose vehicle never !; a JisntAnis | ine a ae > | monplace before long. STIL UCT oe touched the pavement? Give up?]| - = Sey Ans.—Mr. and Mrs, K. B. Ross | and daughter, Christie, of Chi- | Yes, the Rosses traveled the en- | The MAXW QO. Inc. tire length of the highway with- out a tire touching the marl thoroughfare. They drove a five- passenger vehicle which didn't even have to turn out to pass a: Specializes car. (Well, enough is enough. ll T , [ The Rosses’ arrived in their Cess- A ao ypes O na twin-motored family - type plane.) Thev not only came ovei H | R st t the highway, but over the sea ote * es auran and the kevs also—far over it. tN = It took them just seven hours > d and 35 minutes flving time to /, an reach Meacham Field from Chi- cago. They made one stop, at Bar Equipment Macon, Gd: Ross, a radio parts et has been flying We are now in the position to serve your needs with any away + fh fer ever since be PA On Wednesday, the Rosses left type of equipment you may need. ll ary require- Casa Marina Hotel, where they We can fully equip restaurants with all necessary req are staying, took their plane to ments, which include... ; Havana, received a royal recep- @GLASSWARE ®DISHES ®SILVER tion there and returned. The trip @KITCHEN EQUIPMENT took little over 40 minutes. <n SS The Chicagoans contend that tne true beauty of Key West is | RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT and_ SUPPLIES from the air. They spend con- siderable time viewing the island MAXWEL Inc from one or two thousand feet The : f : ” : up. Ross, who has had his plane Furniture and Furnishings since 1945, will take his tamily PHONE 682 back to Chicago in the near tu 909 Fleming Street, Corner Margaret St. Key Wesi, Fia. ture. He figures one dav will +