The Key West Citizen Newspaper, January 18, 1950, Page 5

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1950 KEY WEST CHRISTMAS | (EDITOR'S NOTE: The amen a er Nes Christmas” story following is the fourth in. * written by ily invi * s heartily invited to attend, botanical enthusiast, Mr. Mey- te the” flowers planned-a glad ers s he say: will publish the theenot too far distant future.) By WILLIAM MEYERS x But, to, the very next night a Seagull flying from outer wa- ters sew off the Key West shore of the Gull, a large ship lying om its gide; @ great hole torn in her beams, apparently caused by en wmdetected mine left from the cruel wer. Hundreds of passengers, men, women end children, floated hwtiplewsly in the raging .waters, | attired in life belts—many «co quiet they seemed dead. Noting the spot, the Seagull) swiftly winged its way to the Widows Welk «wtop the Caroline Lowe house, where it gwakened its sleeping companion Gulls and all flew in different directions back to wa. They were seeking man’s greet mammal friend, the giant Porpoises, which sleep atop the waters two to four hours a day. ‘They possess blow-holes through whieh they breathe, having lungs like you and L | Finally en entire school of them was located and when they learn- @ fom the Gulls that their friend, man was in distress, they tweeded eight for the wrecked vessel at speeds of eighty miles per how. Upon arrival they gently nosed the floaters toward Fort Taylor Beach; while some wemt searching for their partners, the gient Green, Sea Turtles. Many of which weighed five hun- dred pounds with backs four feet square. They gladly joined in the feseue mission. The huge por- poises would lift with their pow- erful moses men and women onto the back of one of these turtles, whe would then swim to the shore, unload its rider, then swiftly return to sea for another. 40) these creatures of mother Na- ture seemed tireless in their ef- forts, for they stopped not aj @ement, and very soon the weters were entirely cleared of, human beings; for all were high! @ the beach, at least free from the demger of drowning in the tarbelent waters. By strange @ineideme, Dick Brodhead, a hedsome sailor lad just returned | te his Key West home fram Navy’ @rvice abroad, was extremely resti@gy that night. About ‘four @ m., he dressed, left his parents’ | home and walked toward the| Gull waters. Reaching Fort Tay-/} tar Besea, he was amazed to see hundreds of people lying on the sand. from all appearances, life-{ less. Rushing to City Hall he ask- 4 Giremen to toll all City bells. Great excitement reigned, and many Key Westers drove to the beach and were astonished to see Pelicans letting fresh water drip through their huge beaks onto the faces of those lying so quietly om shore. Other Pelicans were fying to rain-water cisterns, fill- img their. large beaks, and swiftly returning to the helpless surely these gawky birds must, have known the value of fresh water in so dire an emergency. — Under the inspiring leade hip] of their distinguished captain, | naval doctors, nurses and marines | performed miracles of resusita- ton, while navy ambulances car- ried the many in need of added ; medical @ttention to the Navy's own Hospital whose doors were| opened wide for the helpless ones. ; Meanwnile,, Noval Crash ships hurgied to the wrecked vessel} seeking humans aboard the dis- thessed, sinking ship. The prompt, | efficient efforts of these fine peo- | ple saved the lives of all; for; happy to relate, not a soul was lost. Key West doctors, nurses and laymen joined in the rescue work, aided by those lovely ladies, the Nuns from the Convent of Mary who pce pms tobkas bells, had reach e oa shortly “after they had started ringing. It was most ap-) propriate to have those gracious ladies there co-operating with the United States Navy, ust as former Nuns had done when the, mighty Battleship, U.S.S. Maine | was blows! up in Havana Harbor, February 15, 1898, for at that time the Convent was converted j into @ Naval Hospital, the Nuns: immaculate ,ed by Navy and other personnel, | i who never forget. To you who are ‘ month) th« | less | Mrs. Crow cried and said Jim was ; Navy boy and his lovely Dolores, Story in book form in color surprise for them: They belonged ; —because this was a meeting of true friends. Envy, greed and selfishness were forbidden, .Im- acting as nurses, freely giving | plicit faith prevailed and every- their tender ministrations. one was anxious to cause a smile} Many of the brave lads killed | on his neighbor's face, No under- on that splendid ship, sleep in| handed subterfuge “Was used by. their beautiful Navy plot in the| anyone, regardless’ of their posi- most unveual cemetery in the. tion in the world of ‘men! for this) world, here in. Key West—and gathering, only Christ's love and, tenderly their Shine are decorat- Christ’s teachings predominated. } All day everyone feasted and ; ‘ : ‘emely happy, and just as responsible for this loving care “°° S¥Preme? js and attention, the pda Slag the mantle of night began falling, ily join in sincere congratulations, 294 darkness was’ approaching, and deep heart-felt gratitude, and the flowers gleefully announced fervently say, God-speed to you that Dick and Dolores were to be all. When the excitement of the married on the morrow. Intense wreck had subsided, the flowers joy filled the air and arrange- hela ahother gathering and this ments were quickly made for the time they cordially invited the grand wedding of the sailor lad porpoises and green sea turtles to | and his lovely bride to be. No one attend. For this festival’ the'slept that night, the excitement flowers chose a grove of Royal] of the coming wedding was just Poinciana trees; those unbeliev- | too much for sleep. All remained ably, ‘beautiful scarlet red trees beneath the Royal Poinciana that bring thoughts of Christmas! trees, and early. next morning in June, especially, and until late; when the great ball of fire, the October. When these transcend-|'healing Key West sun. arose,| ent trees burst forth in flower in! seemingly coming from the sea- early June (no leaves for a} green depths ‘of{ ‘the Atlantic panorama is unearth- | Ocean; gFand -choruses of praise ly; strikingly beautiful—electrify- {and adoration again filled the air, ing the beholder. No eyes that see | and gaiety and laughter filled all can ever forget the beauty of the! hearts. The Captéin of the Yard, scene when her majesty, the ; Dicks’ superior officer, came with Flaming Royal Poinciana tree| the man of God who told Dick, bursts in resplendent glory. In| “Dolores was now his wife in the the first flush of dawn, bir ght of heaven and earth. After bees, butterflies an dtiny insects| a sumptuous wedding breakfast, that aid Mother. Nature in carry-| as guests of the Navy, the Captain ing pollen from flower to flower,| escorted all to Fort Taylor Beach were again invited to attend. All| in the Navy yard. There he point- helpful ones were very welcome;} ed to a Crash Ship, and told Dick but greedy Jim Crow was forbid-) to board it with his bride for den.,His wife flew to the grove! their honeymoon. The ship was and pleaded with the flowers to] Jaden witn delicacies, mullets for permit his attendance—but all|the porpoises and lucious sea- voted, NO! Jim Crow’s heart was| weed for the Green Sea Turtles. as jet-black as his feathers. He’ The latter are vegetarians and eat spent all his life teaching help-| no fish. The beach was crowded s birds to gather morsels;| with people, flowers, birds, bees which he would steal, to store} and butterflies and the aqua- away for his own selfish greed ..-| marine blue waters of the Gulf | were exceptionally tranquil. As} the ship set sail with a glorious} silver Sunset on the horizon, we on shore witnessed the beautiful sight of seeing Dick and Dolores throwing morsels into the sea for those true friends, the Porpoises and the Green Sea Turtles who who were most sorry, said, “It pada so grandly proved their was too late.” Jim never used his | friendship. Silently all stood wav- eyes when he had them, except | ing Bon Voyage, and then the for self-centered gain, and. they | gowers in perfect unisoh repeat- knew his breed could never ed with soft, blended, musical change. Naught but sorrow and voices, their very own poem; sadness remain for Jim Crow for . * his life truly has been a wasted life of greed. His end is enevita- s, almost blind, and that he promis- ed if his eyes were restored he would gladly share all his hidden hoard with the little birds to whom it rightfully belonged, for. it was their efforts that garnered it. Unfortunately, the flowers, jIf any little word of mine May make a life the brighter, } If any little song of mine May make a heart the lighter, On the ground beneath the! Royal Poinciana trees abundant God help me speak the little word food was spread for everyone. | the work of little elfs s willingly helped the | yer spread sunshine and cheer. All good little boys and If any little love of mine girls were most welcome at this May make a life the sweeter, and ali flower festivities, for in- If any little care of mine And take my bit of singing And drop it in some lovely vale To set the echoes ringing. mocent children and lovely, May make a friend the flecter, flowers <ymbolize the Christ- If any little lift of mine may ease Child in purity, faith and inno-| The burden of anothe cence Dick Brodhead, the handsome| God give me love and care a strength To help my toiling brother. (Excerpts from the Book soon to be Published in Color) (Copyrighted 1949, by William Meyers) ONE OF KEY WEST’S MOST GORGEOUS SIGHTS THAT TOURISTS SELDOM SEE ROYAL POINCIANA TREE aaltepet ere pag THE KEY WEST CITIZEN SHERIFF , MAYOR , FOREMAN AND SON-IN-LAW Puul'M A’ THINKING - THAT'S TOO BIG A JOB FOR _ ANY MAN WEVEN JEO NEVADA / DICKIE DARE iis WHAT'S THE WEATHER A FINE GOLDEN SUNRISE, SEYEsY!* A GOLDEN OAY IN EVERY WAY, THAT'S WHAT AHEAD! WE HOPE! e But, t sure TRADE PL with SfHE TELEVISION sHIP “VIDEO” IS REALLY ON THE MOVE --- LAST NIGHT SHE PASSED DICKIE'S CATBOAT--- OF COURSE, NEITHER SHIP KNOWS WHAT THE OTHER IS Up TO! SN aN: Am: Tigi. TO “FROST IN THE SUBLIRBS” ed Got Plot, But Whaa? THEN HE'D JUST FADE AND WE'D FORGET.’ INSTEAD, STOOGE HAKIM HANDS CHATTY A SUDAIR TICKET AND THIS FITTED CASE AND TRIES TO HYPNOTIZE HER ON A TRIP SOMETHING HOT RIGHT HERE ~~ ONLY WE HAVENT BURNED OUR FINGERS ON IT YET.’ 5 MAYBE BARON KRULL SUSPECTS \rRaveL WE'RE HEP TO HIS PLOT AND HES Jay aie: FIXIN’ FOR A FADE-OUT />/ ARABLE TALENTS " wonus im THIS CASE BARLEY, Eng.— @). —When Viewr Stanley Robinson tested Seiat Matthew's “Parable of the Telents” om 15 parishioners he found they had better business heads than the three servants in| the Bible. To raise church funds, he gave each a shilling (14 cents) | ust as the parable’s hero gave ne servant five talents, another | two, and @ third one ms In the parable, two servan' doubled their cepital and the third brought back only the original talent. But Vicar Robin- son's “good and faithful sencant: turned in 11 pounds eight shil- lings and a penny ($31.93), on the T5-shifling ($2.10) investment A bank manager spent his GAS WITHOUT WATER DECATUR, Ill.— (). —Every | time Smith Fitzwater has Dew Bales drill for water a new ga: PUBLIC ‘SWAMPS’ «Continued From Page One) | cates were going to be left in the| city. Mr. Price stated that hej well is discovered. Fitzwater tap: ; would ses = hie to oe t ~ | County ‘ax Assessor laude | ped the first one to the furnace. | Gandolfo upon his return to| He capped the second one for fu- | Ww. | ture use. z Sg The copy shown to a Citizen re-i Oil drilling operations in the porter was the only one had-by| neighborhood last year are Race | lieved the cause of the new gas | | supply. ‘The Fitzwaters _ still) Peau aEe Pa j SUPP ike a good water wel, | TRAFFIC SNARLED { | ashington, D. C. | (Continued From Page Gne) shillings on gasoline and charged | parking lot in the rear of the tomn=| his friends for lifts. A tailor ” said Chief d Kemp, | bought a zip fastener and made ms entering the Commis- | a pouch that sold for two pounds | sary should use the parking lot five shillings. j and not park in the street. j Others made and sold iron} Pr holders or built up brisk little| A tunnel under Mt. Blanc is| sidelines in cigz rs,| being built that will shorten the} razor bladés, \Rome-Paris route by 107 miles. OAKY DOAKS YOUNG FELLER, MEBBE IT'LL TEACH YE NOT TO MIX IN FAM‘LY Goa BRAWLS/ WHERE'S ICHABOD, ° MY HUSBUM ? LOOK WHAT YOU DID/ Now I GOTTA HAVE MY SUIT PRESSED /