The Key West Citizen Newspaper, December 27, 1947, Page 1

9 > Key West, Florida, has the |' Most equable climate in the country, with an average range of only 14° Fahrenheit VOL. LXVIII. No. 267 TYPHOON oa OF 49 L PHILIPPI Number Of Dead Expected To Exceed That Figure, As All Reports Have Not Been Received (My The Associated Pri MANILA, Dec. 27. only scattering reports yet re- ceived from the area, including this city, that was struck yes- terday by a typhoon, 49 persons are reported to have lost their lives in the storm. Eleven members of the crew of one ship were drowned, and two other ships are known to have been swamped, but the loss of life on them has not yet been reported. Winds reached a velocity of 120 miles an hour. Eighty per cent of the homes in Santa Cruz were blown down, and in two smaller villages no houses were left standing. President Roxas said the ty- phoon was the worst experienc- ed in the Philippines in Decem- » ber in 29 years. Except for four , provinces, all the remainder of the islands have been from communication city. Airplane discontinued, ships in por before they sail. service here has been and some of the ust. be repaired Late today, 30 were reported | missing from a large motor ship, but the report has not yet been confirmed. Death Car Driver’s Own Child Killed| WEBBERS ue Sixteen vies girl stepped from school bus into the ve fOKIe. “Sveat on truck driven by James B. Shef-) field, farmer of Webbers: Fells, and. was instantly killed, Shel- field’s 2-year-old son, Robert, playing in a ditch beside his home*shp_ infront of the auto- mobile driven by his-family doc-! tor, Lytelton M. Thomas, 64, “and was instantly killed. Police said both accidents were unavoidable , and absolved both drivers. Fowl Employment Charles had from the country, assisted in the performance of the farm chores. One responsibil- ity of the youngster was to gath- just returned er the eggs and mark each with the date it had been laid. “Well, ‘ Charles,” father —in- quired, “how did you like the farm?” “Very well, father,” the boy replied, “except I didn't ¢ very much about being tary to a bunch of old hen: Different Now Gruff Fatber (to son): “Why don't you get out and find a job? When I ur age I was working for and at the end of five years I owned the shop. Son: “You can’t do that now adays. They have ash registers. th Apply To Wed ao ie Applications for marriage censes were filed yesterday with County Judge Raymond R. Lord | by Hermenegildo Cuervo, 21, and Leonor G. Pepau, 21, both} of 808 Duval street, and by 5 ames Strachni 35, Ss. Navy, and “Josephine M. | don, 46, of 622 William street. was Gi oligo eda incmenlepabas EE STEAKS | and WHAT WONDERFUL BIG JUICY ONES! BY THE ONE or BY THE TON! WEAVER'S Completely Air Conditioned — With cut off | with this | where he had, 1 week in a shop, | of the | IVES. IN’ NE ISLES se: HEADS CITRUS PACKERS DAVID McGINNIS, New Smyrna Beach citrus packer, is the newly elected president of East. Coast Highways Association. The asso- ciation promotes tourist travel along Holiday Highways and is composed of almost 1,000 mem- bers in the 13 east coast counties {of Florida. High School Helps Sales Of Xmas Seals “The wholehearted cooperation { { {of the commercial department of the Key West High School. in the 1947 Christmas Seal sale in [Eee county was one. of the to: this, greatest contributions yeat’s drive,” Fred J. Miller, Seal sale chairman, stated today. “Through Principal Horace OBeyant ad the instructor, Mys, Elijah Sands, the entire typing job ‘of record ¢ards and return envelopes _were. undet- taken by this department. “One of the inspiring factors of the campaign against tuber- ,culosis is that it calls for, and gets, the whole-hearted coopera- tion of the general public,” bi Miller said. “Once our’ c learn the basic facts about. tu- berculosis, they are quick to ‘en- list in the campaign. We know that the people who gencrously contributed their money. to: the | Christmas Seal sale will go one {step further and. actively co- operate in the tuberculosis con- trol projects they helped fi- | nance.” “Although Christmas has | passed, it is not too late for | those who have overlooked ac- | knowledging their Christmas |Seal letters to make returns,” says Mr. Miller. | “Anyone who comes across an | unanswered Christmas Seal let- ter should remember that by answering it he will help pro- tect his own health and the health of everyone else in the communt Belated Thanks BUCHANAN, Va.—Special Of- ficer O, D. Lemon, a law enforce- ment officer for nearly 40 ye ‘recently received a citation from | the Bureau of Internal Revenue of the Treasury Department, com mending his cooperation with | Federal agents in alcohol tax en- | forcement work. The services were performed, the citation , 37 years ago—in 1910. | Masonic Notice | on Sunday, December 28, 1947. | the celebration of the anniversary | of St. John, the Evangelist, will lee observed by attending divine services at the First Methodist | Church (Stone Church). Lodge | wif be opened at 7:00 P.M. Mem- bers of all‘lodges are hereby sum. | ‘moned to be in attendance. Joint installation of officers of, ee Lodge No. 14 and Anchor Lodge No. 182 will take place in lib Masonic Temple on Monday, | December 29, 1947, at 7:30 P.M. ; All members are hereby sum- ea to attend. Sojourning |Masons are cordially invited to |all_these ceremonies. R. W. CHAS E. SMITH. SR.. D.D.G.M, bee Che Key Wt SQUTHERNMOST 'Palestine’s Total Violent Deaths, 379 (My ‘The Axsoetated Prean) | fii JERUSALEM, Dec. 27.—Six ; Arabs and four Jews were killed today, bringing the total of vio- lent deaths in Palestine to 379 since the United Nations’ decision , to divide the couniry between Jews and Arabs. Early this morning Arabs, automobiles, attacked a Jewish home for children, but were; {driven off before anybody was! killed or wounded. ; The Arabs and Jews who lost ‘their lives today were shot by snipers in isolated areas. “Keep Em Happy Aim Of Georgia ‘Highway Assn. COLUMBUS, Ga., Dec. 27.— “Keep ’em happy” has become the motto of the U. S. 27 High- way Association of Georgia. U.S. 27, direct north-south tourist artery from the midwest via Chattanooga and Tallahas- see to Florida, in its bid for the tourist’s heart and travel has added a unique ingredient to its recipe for attracting tourists. The U. S. Highway 27 Associa- tion today announced that a Columbus attorney, Thomas E. Sikes, has offered his legal serv ices free of charge to any tour ist traveling U. S. 27 through seas Georgia who had a or complaint. “U, S. 27 has everything the tourist wants,” Sikes declared. “We've never had a complaint on our services, facili or treat ment of tourists. But we want to extend our hospitality to thei through my offer which should guarantee them a happy visit to Georgia.” Sikes’ offer came in the wake of allegagions by some tourists in. Florida that they disliked the manner in which they had been treated on some~ highways in eastern Georgia. in ” J: Hubert °Griffin, President of Highway 27, added | that “Georg! heart is open’ to tourists as everyone knows who travels U. S. 27. We want to keep ‘em happy. And Mr. Sikes’ offer is proof of our desire to do just that.” Headquarters. of the Associa- tidn’ is“in”Columbus. ‘|Boosters Club To Meet Monday Edward Rivas, president of the Key West High School Band Booster Club, announced yester- day a meeting for Monday at 8 p. m., at the High School, for the purpose of disc! ng final plans to send the band to the Miami Orange Bow] parade and foootball game. New Method “What are you doing, darling? asked the man. “Balancing my check book,” replied the industrious wife. “How do you do that, when you don't even number your checks?” asked the dubious hus- band. “Well,” replied the cheerful mate, “I try to remember the dif- ferent checks I wrote while shopping, then I add forty dol- lars and call it present balance.” Announcement... EFFECTIVE MONDAY, DEC. 29th Water Many MALONEY BROS. BAKERY 812 Fleming Sr. Phone 818 ( ; ' was held for the children of the NEWSPAPER IN THE U.S.A. KEY WEST, FLORIDA, SATURDAY, DECEM CHENNAULT WEDS CHINESE GIRL (AP Wirephoto) GEN. CLAIRE L, CHENNAULT, wartime commander of’ the famed Flying Tigers in the Orient, stands with his Chinese bride, the former Miss Anna Chan, aiter their marriage in his home at Shanghai, China. The general, former Louisiana school teach- er, was divorced last year from his first wife at St. Joseph, La. She had borne him eight children. Three Yuletide Partie By Hospital Personne DANCE AT# Home ON Motors Wake LAND LAST! Ghosts In The Grand Canal GAVE XM LEGION STOCK NIGHT Climaxing a week of festive Yuletide’ activities at the U.,S.j Naval Hospital last evening the | members enjoyed a gala Christ- mas dance held at-the American | Legion Club House on Stock Ig- land. The club room where the | dance was held was decorated; for the occasion and added much to. the spirit ofthe party. ~S* During the / evening «a butte supper was served. 4| About:125 persons enjoyed the : dance which began at “9 o'cloc! k | and ended at 1. Music was fur-| nished by the club orchestra. On Sunday, December 21, staff of the Naval Hospital, versing the — war-time — practice of inviting a serviceman out, for Christmas, played host to about } 53 boys and girls of Key West: at an invitation Christmas party. | Transportation was furnished by | the hospital to and from the! party. ‘ON ON LEFTA PALACIO. 00 Bure KA ‘ Ae {ROMEAF Lhe gaso- re- Four sy agi ni membets of, their guild,.say Venice dispatches, have pe- titioned..the” city adminis- tration that motorboats and speed boats be barred from the Grand Canal to “protect e ne licensed the lives of tourists,” spare the foundations of historic Upon their arrival, the guests} buildings and safeguard “the were grected by Capt. O. A. traditional prestige of the Smith, medical officer in com-| gondola.” mand; Chief Nurse Lt. Comdr. The wash from the motor- Teresa Duggan; Hospital Chap- ized craft, the gondoliers lain Lt. W. J. Davis; Welfare said, threatens to swamp and Recreation Officer Lt. (jg)! their frailer craft and also M. L. McCulloh; PhMle G. T. Hurley, and Miss Mariana Nich- olson, American Red Cross Field Director at the Hospital. The youngsters were imperils the foundations of buildings of the city-on- islands. Sick Man then led to the theatre, where Mrs. Betty McNeil, at the piono, played Christmas carols as Lt. Comdr. D Bans as VALENCIA, Pa. Fum, 58, is % hunter who isn't going to let a little thing like illness keep him ra Vaubel led the group ina . Following this, an ap- propriate movie s shown, alf- ter which Chicf John Wells, dressed as Santa Claus, came in- Val carol sing. William to the movie hall laden with from bagging a deer. Preparing for a trip to the hospital, Fum th guest 5 presented: sighted a buck from his backs with ift and a stocking filled’ porch. Rushing into the house with nuts and candy. After the} to get his gun, he took one shot presentation of the gifts, the} and felled the deer. Then he children, si “Jingle-Bells,” : went back to packing for his were led by Santa to the dining ’ hospital trip. room, where refreshments of ice cream, cake and candy were the part of Santa to an enthus- served them. iastic group of youngsters. From the dining hall the chil- | Both Christmas parties were dren were led hack to the wait- under the direction of Chaplain ing bus, and as the youngsters; W. J. Davis, Hospital Chaplai departed, all agreed that it had | assisted by Miss Mariana Nichol- been a wonderful day. son, American Red Cross Dire-c On Monday a _ similar tor at the Hospital, and PhMic G. T. Hurley of the Welfare andj staff and Dr. D. W. Call played Ri tion Department. THANK YOU) We appreciated your patronage while we operated the Maloney Bros. Bakery, 812 Fleming Street. We will no longer be connected with the bakery after today. (sd) PEREZ BROS. party Watch for the Opening Announcement of Our Own Bakery at White and Virginia Streets Next Monti 4 confirmed deer! BER 27, 1947 Associated Press Day Wire Service and AP Features For 67 Years Devoted to the Best Interests of Key West PRICE FIVE CENTy $3 Million Estimated ost now Removal In Greater New York GUERIL To Deprive. All Coin! s Of. Power In Country mun Political (By The Annocinted Preasy ATHENS, Dec. 27.—Govern- | ment forces were reported today | to have scored several victories | over the guerrillas in the north- | west part of the country. But it was added that the guerrillas are fighting stubborn- ly and are falling back slowly. ! It believed that the rebels | are assisted by troops from other } countries. The government announced that the fighting was instigated by Communists, and political ac- tion today was taken against all Communists in ece, regard- | less of whether or not they are members of the guerrilla. bands. A spokesman for the - gover: i ment said that the insurrec- tion is Communist-inspired, the! only. way peace may be restored | in Greece is to deprive Commun- ists, if all political power. Girl Scouts, Tiaop' ( 8, Very Active Just! ‘|Before.: € hristmas| Girl Seoul f Troop 8 climaxed: their .Chriganas . activities Wed-| ned ‘aftdi‘noon: with a party at! th aaley . Hoyse: ‘on, Varela! DuttAe the week before Christ-! mas, the scouts presented a! Christmas pantomime. toured the city singing ¢ the Wesley House with clothing and toys for a needy family. Scout sof Troop-8 also aided in the _Community Christmas _ Tree, Absent Member Congressional Debate: By EDWARD H. SIMS. T! WASHINGTON.—-One thing noticeable to Washington during the extra sessi members from important debat publicans and 45 Democrats, so that there was very little dif- j ference in number on both syles of the aisle. But usually there was quite a difference—with very few Democrats on the floor. It may be that the GOP was running the show and required { the services of more members, | but, few, if any, Democratic Senators semed to be regular floor worke! The same can probably be said of most Republican Senators as you know, Senators as a rule are older than Representatives. and sucessive full days on the floor of the Senate would be too strenuous for many of them.) Some are over 80 years old, and | Ja number of them are pushing , important votes. hard to distinguish between Senate and House attendance, because | of the different sizes of the two houses, but it can be said that the ; Republican members of both houses »} strength better than Democrats in this recent special session. In the Senate there are 51 Re-%& LAS IN GREECE RETREATING +Government Takes Action¥ Farmer Bears Down But Bear Bears Up oa) BIG TIMBER, Mont.—(AP) —Farmer Virgil Braughton, headed for the barn to do the evening's milking, met a bear. Farmer Braughton sprinted for a haystack. The bear did the same with equal haste, and both almost collided on the other side of the stack. There was a deep “woof” from the bear, more fast ‘footwork and Brayghton— armed. only with a lantern— was back in the house. i Both Braughton and bruin were unscatched, but the . cows didn’t get milked that': night. Seok Divore 5 Petitions secking _dworces were filed yesterday with Cir- arols and presented Cit Court Clerk Ross C. Sawyer, against | by Morris Blumberg , Lillian Blumberg and Annie C. ‘Lounders against Henry A. Lounder: s Feature he Citizen Correspondent correspondents — in jon was the frequent absences of eemed to maintain their floor eighty. Therefore it is easy to see why many do not actually attend sessions but a fraction of the time. In the House Democrats were usually more lax in their atten- dance than Republicans. there are 245 Republicans and PALACE THEATER DEANNA DURBIN in “PLL BE YOURS” News and Features Southecasset Garage tn U. 5. 1120 Duval ftreet Phone 108) Auto Repairs, Painting, | Geneir> Auto Parts for All Oars | i It would be! While *22 DIE IN STORM As °. THOUSANDS TOIL ALI ) NIGHT CLEANING STREETS OF SNOW (By The Assogtated Press) NEW YORK, Dec. 27.—It will require the expenditure of $3,- 000,000 to remove yesterday’s fal! of snow from the streets o/ Greater New York, city officials j announced today. The toll of {dead from the snow thus far numbers 22. City Hall also Mayor O'Dwyer, who was ir }San Francisco when he heard (about the record fall of snow, jimmediately made arrangements ito take off in a plane for this city. It was said that at La Guardia airfield a_ sufficiently ‘large space will be cleared off for the mayor’s plane to land. | No airplanes have left the |New York areg today and no planes have arrived. The only traffic service that running fairly regularly is provided in the subways. Trains have been jas late as 11 hours, and the op eration of buses has been aban- doned. Thousands of men __ toiled through the night to clear the streets of snow, and other thou sands took over at dawn. The | task of removing snow is so tre 'mendous, City officials after making an inspection, said that ‘the cost would be about $3,000,- 000, three times the amount that is appropriated annually by the city’ for the removal of snow. The city’s all-time regard of snow njpasured 25 and eight- tenths inches, but it was said that the fall in some parts of hNew Hampshire, whey the storm is still raging, probably will ex qceed the New ‘ork record : ] Twenty-four inchés“already have | ane in omg: sections of New reported that Hainpshire, with no cessation yet in ‘sight. g “ City off cfu ‘are holding* an emergency ‘Session this after noon’ for the, purpose of hiring more men to speed up the 1 moval of snow, so that the di tribution of foodstuffs, slowed down to a minimum, may b+ stepped-up. The steamship Queen Mary, scheduled to leave port at mid- i night last night, did not get un der way till 10 o'clock this morn ing. Many of the passenge brought their baggage to the ship in sleds. ° Personal Mention | ne acted Se Miss Adams Has House Guest Miss Bettie Adams has as ti house guest Miss Carmen Ivist ‘Yampa, Fla. Miss Irish will 1 main here fo rthe holidays The Tampa visitor was a cla mate of Miss Adams, when the were attending the university « | Lakeland. At present, Miss Trisit | is teaching in Tampa Junior Hig! | School. Migs Irish visited Key Ilast year and enjoyed her here so much that she plan }return as often as possible Wet stay to only 188 Democrats, many votes } Knowleses Have Guests will show that twice as many} Mr, and Mrs. Joseph f Democrats were not attending | Knowles of Ashe street, have o as compared to Re-| their guests for the holidays ‘an absences. On the im-| their daughter and son-in-law portant anti-inflation bili GOP : 74. (jg) and Mrs, Ralph S. Ce version), 17 Republicans missed | jay. Lt. Cerney’s mother, M the vote out of 245. Of 188 Dem-| Cyyrtes Cerney, and an aun! oerats, 27 were not around for|yy¢. Frank Pewlishper, all of the vote—and their party was; Gegar Rapids, Towa. 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