The Key West Citizen Newspaper, October 25, 1947, Page 1

SOUTHERNMOST gh La pu et Ah ce VOL. LXVIII. No. 254 1 en Radar Airway To Be Opened Here On Navy Day, Oct. 271, _ ONE OF 50'RACON STA*— -TiONs, ‘PROVIDING vl eemewwwnes bs To Close Monday «|For Navy Day There ‘was good news for Sixth: Precinet Pollin : g Place. Changed By 3 Se Vote To Poinciana PI. WILL BE MOVED FROM* HIGH SCHOOL ANNEX! wvex! News Men And TO RECREATION rep consent Others To Be -Dined Monday, City Commissiort approved a resolution establishing - polling places for the six precincts, but joaly after a long, contentious discussion. First Precinct polling place Will be at No. T Fire Station, | Greene street. Clerk, Samuel’ B: GIVING DINNER IN ORDER. tinental radar, icwly, will be in operation. pee any } . |Pinder, Sro* FROM EVENT October 27, one is located at Second Precinct, 1020 Fleming} All visiting dignitaries , West, the Navy, Air Force street. Clerk; Paul Archer. newspaper men who are coming ¢ \i Coast Guard announced to- miiitary aircraft. dent of the Jaysees, and Ed- | cation Building, - Poinciana+Chamber of Commerce. -. street, between Duval and Simonton streets, impulses tra Wheat roms © the’ sieratt's in the particular precincts just! y : announced?” radar antenna “interrogate” the Albury said, however, hat Rant vee.” Hh someone in the city should ¢n- Racon. It responds with a coded| the time lost by the chil- Mpc, Pty a Te *ve dren would have to be made up because a state law re. quires them to -have 180 days of schooling during the year, exclusive cf holidays. “All personnel of the pub- signal which appears with con- siderable intensity on the radar scope in the aircraft, from which bearing and, distance from plane to ry beacon may be to the Navy, roves Fars Gecet Guard. ‘This gives the exact location the airplane at any time. On 2 ayoe ay, the pilot will out a flight course jin ‘the range of stal ) And: by continually ‘ings. and distance Point to point, to. carry out intended flight path. under instrument conditions. On existent airways, all tvat- fie prise, Pass up r “On Commissioner Harden: the change in polling places for” the Sixth Precinct?” Commissioner L. Carbonell: “We have two machines for ficials are bringing a number of Precinct Six, why not place one “newspaper men and other digni- Mc schools can guide them: Poinciana, and the other in‘ selves accordingly.” Albury the usual polling place?” staries here in connection with seid: Attorney Lester: “No, tha’ OP PIPP PPD? can't be done, as there is only ‘oC the slab commemorating its Eoeeceeinrne sorters one book containing the signa- | ‘first flight to foreign soil with tures.” \United States mail. PULL LEVER. NO, 1A } L. Carbonell inquire@ of City | 5 It's A. Vote for Clerk * Hamlin: “Aren't there | s more people registered in town; A. Maitland Adams than in Poinciana?” For Efficient and Honest Govt. | Hamlin: “It is about even.” (Paid Political Ady. Ny a Friend) ture to complete.their articles. $ jabout the alan in the hope of jtheir giving good publicity ta L, Carbonell: “I don’t think jthis city in their articles which} that is correct. Besides, there will appear in-northern newspa- pee perenne)" ‘should : be some way of ee pers, describing the event hete,” i mber’ xeport. Pn aad a | 1023 WATSON ST. For Full Information “ Apply to the City Manager RAUL’S CLUB Will OPEN Soon Under Personal Management of HECTOR BARROSO the Club “Tl Saat Known Wd DRIFT WOOD Watch The Citizen for the » Opening Date condi- E Lore in Monro2 oui requested to bring such matter to the ‘attention of the Foreman of the Grand Jury, whose } ress_ is 1111 Watson Key West, or W. Harris, Assistant |i]. Vin met et oad Mtogney, whose ad- ||| snail do everything possible,to Duval give the old atmosphere en- joyed by this club under the direction of Raul some 10 to 12 “PROCLAMATION — WHEREAS, 20 years ago on October 28, 1927, a Pan American World Airways Clipper flew from Key West, Fla., to Havana, Cuba, marking one of the outstanding milestones of aviation and the first step in encompassment of the globe by today’s modern airliners, and WHEREAS, the United States’ leadership in world aviation is due in large measure to those far-sighted, pio- neering airmen of Pan American World Airways who spanned the Florida Straits, then the Caribbean, the Pa- cific, the Atlantic and now the world, and WHEREAS, by linking the Americas with speedy, de- pendable transportation, PAA probably has done more than any other agency to make the term, Good Neighbor,” an actuality, by creating new markets and strengthening and building friendly relations between the United States cna Latin America, and WHEREAS, Por Fmerican World Airways has firmly established Florida as THE Air Gateway between the Americas, with more international air passengers passing through the state than any other commonwealth in the United States, and ‘WHEREAS, Pan American World Airways, a8 one of the largest single employers in our state, provides a live- lihood for more than 5,000 Floridians, THEREFORE, by virtue of the fowers vested in me ag chief executive of the City of Key West, Florida, I, W. W. Demeritt, mayor, do hereby and herewith proclaim October 28, 1947, ‘as Pan American World Airways Day and urge its observance in a fitting manner, and to this proclama- top l affix my hand and the Great Seal of Key West. (Signed) WM. W. DEMERITT, Mayor of the City of Key West, Fla. The 25th Day of October In the Year of Our Lord, 1947. it, Key West, JACK T. MURRAY, 1 by ago. HECTOR BARROSO. ‘5 more days left in which you can pay your 1947 and personal) and receive 4% discount. ‘4% discount allowed in October 2% discount allowed in November 'S. 1% discount allowed in December . Net during, ues oe ‘ Delinqueut Febrpary 1, 19. i ee ONRCRIE ROBERTS, ; City Tax Collector-Treastirér. ~ Key West. Florida, SOU H BEACH | Patio, Dining Room and Cocktail Lounge 241 Feet on the Foot of Simonton Street OPEN DAILY: and SUNDAY; 7 A.M. to 2 A.M. * Serving eBREAKFAST from 7 A.M. eLUNCH from 12 Noon eDINNER, 5:30 P.M. to 9 P.M, " Short Orders and Snacks Served at All Hours 7 SUNDAY DINNER Served With All the Fixins from 12 to 9 o'Clock COME, BRING THE FAMILY : VISIT OUR COCKTAIL LOUNGE Get to Know Our Mixologists—Finest of Properly Mixed Drinks Nationally Known Brands of Beers and Liquors | | | | NEWSPAPER ee KY WEST, FLORIDA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1947 ‘PRESIDENT. DECLARES — |20 Lives. Lost In Maines Sat fed to confine the emergency on {President's declaration. Decision to give the dinner was aX other supplies already are win Trevor, president of Place, Clerk, Isabelle Flemin, 8. Rotary Club, to - “« aces Re cpieainns in South Attorney Lester: “Are all reached : by. the: board of direc- jon ‘their clerks: and ‘inspectors registered 07. of the Chamber at a recent |Maine, and other meeting because it was felt that }PYepar ! that state. " jtertain ‘the visitors. avd to sénd Harbor are today: ghost. towns. “Why ‘them away with.proper litéra-|Reports state that six fires in! Maine still are out of control, and } Pan American Airways of- {that three of eight forest fires in Ne@ York, and one chusetta, | have not yet brought under control’ The’ three, in New York that are bi t ‘the dedication at Meacham Field fi were given at 20 early this af- ternoon, and damage to property was estimated to yenge from ony \uwaia Politienl Adv. By a hice Key West Woman’s Club . SUNDAY EVENING at 5 o’Clock Inviting All Club Membas and Their Friends to Assist in Selling Tickets tor the Key West ic oomaanaly Concerts STATE OF E THE USA MERGENCY | THROUGHOUT MAINE) Forest Fires; Damage Ranges $35 To $40 Mil.’ lion (By The Aanceinted Presa) WASHINGTON, Oct. 25. President Truman today declar- jed a state of emergency in the! CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Is, ‘ entire state of Maine, as a re- ‘sult of forest fires that have de- vastated several TO GET GOOD PUBLICITY state. areas in the At first, the President intend! If: ito the areas where there had cs Third Sea 1030 Southard | res or where fires are still: day. street. Clesi0 [Eel jhere to atterid the dedication of } . i bp Ges: ur'y. burning, but. after consulting | is api of tie, Uslind. esate. may take part in the Navy eh, Cl FE aE ee rant eae ei Has {With senators and. ‘representa- | that esushien ‘tee tine | Dew parade, ‘WHich ‘etext: at str Clerk, C. Sam B, Curry. ‘the first . airmai? flight to Ha- tives from Maine, he decided to | ental ferry, route and up in| 9:30 a. m. Iions — an Vieni jvana 20 years.ago, will Ke = poke - eens apply to the ; ‘ i Are . Se the a sa ponte degen + oy spies Piader, inte jstreets. Clerk Qui v3 be dadankiche ie Ply Re West} "surplus pes became _ avail- eray, y Sixth Precinct, otheta Re | ke Hable for Maine because .of the Medicai way from Boston to centers are ;to make shipments to Bar Harbor and Northwest | in Massa- been ning, iercely are in Ulster count; Number of lives lost. in Maine. LOUIS CARBONELL - Clean - Capable and Aggressive | Come one-one AN, to-'the Barn Theatre KEY WEST PLAYERS By Popular Demand Presents Second Week’s Run of “THE DRUNKARD" with Olios (Vaudeville) ‘Between Scenes and Acts Performances Monday Night, October 27, through Saturday Night, November. 1 Tickets at Paul Smith, Bookseller, — | corner of Simonton and Eaton Sts., or at Duval Street Barn Theater at 9:00 P.M. Price, $1.50,(Tax Incl.) | FREE REFRESHMENTS!! % Stupendous Entertainment mm o’clock P.M., Friday, Oct On and after Novem ‘the reduction was approved on ‘ October. 21. . ‘Charred Bodies | In Airplane That Crashed [fn Utah, (By The Associated Presa) BRYCE CANYON, Utah, Oct. 25.—-As the bodies of the 48 pas- 'sengers and. four crew members ‘of the DC-6 airliner that crashed ja mile from a landing slip here yesterday afternoon, were being taken to a morgue, it was said ‘that they were so badly charred the only way it will be possible to identify them will be by per- sonal belongings or dental work. The DC-6 was on its way from Los Angeles to New York when a fire was discovered in the bag- gage compartment. The pilot sent three messages about the fire, and in the-third said, “May make! it. Think we have a chance now. Approaching the strip.” That was the last word from him. A few minutes later the CAA at Bryce Canyon reported ; seeing a fire a mile east of the ‘airport. On investigating, it was found that the airliner had crash- ed and was burning up. REPEAL RESOLUTION GRANTING REDUCTION City commissioners, by a ranted a reduction in assessment to $100. ‘The first. resolution allowing Property is on “A” Harris and Fog- ware 27, Tract 21. pease arty, tar ave pairs, Painting, | Rady and Fender Work Genuine Aute Parte for All Cars PALACE Ti THEATER News~and Features ~ DAN DURYEA in “White Ties and Tails” ae TONITE! 2 Floor Shows 9 P.M. — 12 M. Starring JERRY WHITE No Cover - No Minimum CLUB TROPICS “FINAL NOTICE “~~. Deadline for obtaining 1947-48 City of Key West Occupational Licenses without penalties is 5 ober 31, 1947. ber 1, 1947, a 10% pen- alty WILL BE CHARGED in accordance with a City Ordinance. ARCHIE ROBERTS, City Tax Collector-Treasurer. Key West, Florida. at Supper the 4h Commission at last night’s ses- Later’ on, the White House ex-'| vote. with Mayor Demeritt dis- | sion. |plained, food also will be» sent'| senting, decided to rescind a pre- to Maine if it is needed, and the” V probability is that building ma-* “Deseriptive material will be texjal will be shipped to that; furnished all visiting newsmen /jstate. | igus ‘resolution, No. 226, that|the assessed valuation and auth- Noma Generaf Public To. Observe Navy Day ~ At Submarine Base A proclamation issued to- day by. Mayor W. W._ De+ meritt sets Tuesday - + aside as Pan American World Air- ways Day. In_ the proclemation the mayor says that the United States leedership in world aviation is “due in large measure to these far-sight- ed, pioneering airmen of Pan American Airways, who spanned the Florida Siraits, then the Caribbean, the Pacific, the Atlantic and now the world.” He further states that by linking the Americas with speedy, dependable trans- portation hes probably "done more than any other agency to make the term "good neighbor’ an actuality.” tad utah uk duh he ASSESSMENT IS , LOWERED BY CITY Raymond R. Lord’s property, Lots 1 and 2, Square 18, Tract 17, assessment was reduced from $2,900 to $900 by. vote of City The resolution passed corrected erized the collection of the taxes on the $900 assessment. SEEKS DIVORC E A petition seeking , divorce was filed yesterday with Circuit ‘Tift’ against; Louis: Pitt. oe PHONE for Oux’ WRECKER, ‘eDAY Phone 501 "| NIGHT Phone 1053W SANDY'S GARAGE eee 405 DUVAL &8t. 7 Gi OPENING of Their New Store REID'S GROCERY and DELICATESSEN Located ‘at 130 DUVAL STREET Your Patronage Will Be Greatly Appreciated TET Where Can You Get 2 Fresh Eggs Crisp Bacon - Toast Georgia Ice Cream Coffee For Only 35¢ Duffy's Tavern 8 A.M. -.10 A.M. We Bake All Our Own Pastry Including Fresh Danish Pastry Daily PARADE MONDAY FORE- wosrecerrs NOON WILL BE FOL- Proclaims © LOWED BY NAVY BASE October 28 ° OPEN HOUSE Airways Day Everything was in oudiuacaig today for the Navy Day obser: vation which begins tonight and ends-Monday, both the Navy and civilian officials announced. Events as scheduled are as fol- | lows: Saturday 9 P.M.-1 A.M—Formal, Naval | Reserve Ball, U.S. Naval Base, Commissioned Officers’ Mess (Open). Sunday 3:30 P.M.—Baseball game be- tween All-Navy team and select- ed city teams (probably a dou- | bleheader)... Open to public “Monday I" 9:30. A Miw—Navy Day P. ie. | Com#fitmes at south end of Du- val Street and ends at Subma- rine Base. 10-11 A.M,.—Floral offerings re- ceived at Submarine Base to be placed on USS. Cobbler for me- morial service. 10 A.M.-5 P.M.—Open House at Submarine Base, Boca Chica, Na- val Hospital. 11-11:30. A.M.—Mems ice in front of Adminis Building, Submarine Bas: marine will submerge with flow- ers on board during course of service, 11:30 A.M.—“Change of Com- mand” ceremony .on USS, Me: gal for boy and girl winning N Day composition contest. Win- nihg boy, honorary commanding officer: winning girl, honorary executive officer. At the open house, which means the general public. -is in- vited. to enter the Submarine,” Base, all ships, including five de-, . stroyers, one destroyer escort,’ three mivenerine and. the rescue { { | | { prose eOsh DION Property Owner Who Will Protect Your Interests (Pela Polition! Adv. By 9 Friend) A More STEAKS We've Got So Many I:'s Positively Pitiful and They're So Tender . You Can Cut.’Em With A Saw (Furnished Free) WEAVER'S . NATURALLY! The Veterans of Foreign Wars Cordially Invite You to A SATURDAY NITE Jam Session Featuring HARRY CHIPCHASE and ALL. HIS BOYS Vocals by Miss Grace Baker At the Clubrooms 2nd and Flagler Avenue DOOR PRIZES Reasonably Priced Refreshments | ADMISSION, 25c PBR PERSON (Tax Included) any business day. NOTICE To Absentee Voters Any qualified elector of the City of Key West, Florida, who expects to be absent from the city on the day of GENERAL CITY ELECTION (November 4, 1947) may vote an absentee ballot in the office of the City Clerk, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon and from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., ROY HAMLIN. City Clerk.