The Key West Citizen Newspaper, June 6, 1951, Page 8

PAGE #iGHT Band Room At New High School Dedicated As Dillon Hall; Retiring Bandmaster Honored | ONLY PE SON I CITY’S HISTORY FOR WHOM A SCHOOL HALL HAS BEEN NAMED Major Earl Dillon, who first and became so nostalgic for Key West that he band instruments at the Key West High School, was honored last evening by being the only person for whom a school hall has been! § named in Key West. As a complete surprise to Mi and lasting tribute to the ser not only to the students them: He said that parting. was suc! (sweet. sorrow but that Major Dil- ‘lon’s-retirement was not really a ‘parting for he would still reside in the community and occasions {would certainly arise on which! thisehelp would be anticipated |“ jwithepleasure. As’ Mr. Schweit wer extolled the bandmaster’s Virtues, he drew back the drapes awhich vevealed a bronze plague | jengraved with the following in- scription, “Dillon Hall dedicated ‘to Major Earl Dillon in apprecia- visited Key West fifty years ago} returned to teach} s but to the entire community. W. Curry Harris, who had work- ed tirelessly to make last evening a memorable one, together with Mrs. Glenn West and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Johnson, and all members. Immediately following the rn- veiling of Dillon Hall Plaque, Master of Ceremonies Cornell had Principal Ed Schweitzer render- veral piano -selections. The hool principal also sang a | ed s high jor Dillon, members of the band,} their parents and friends who have formed the Band Boosters’ Club, gathered for a buffet supper at the bandroom. The President of thé| Band. Boosters, C. Joe Cornell, was m presented high school principal, Ed. Schweitzer, who paid long Band Master Dillon had rendered ter of ceremonies. He then| He Tells His Side Acheson Denies wis () Photo BRIG: GENERAL WALTER J. “CRACK” HANNA (above) has given his version of his re- moval. as assistant commander of thelist National Guard Di- vision af Fort Jackson, S. C. In a statement made at Birming- ham, Ala., he said he disagreed with the policies and direc- tives ‘of ‘the division command- B} merit in United States support of Scere of (eae 6f U.N. members the qu //and China’s ‘representation in the THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Police Still USA Appeasement Continue Search WASHINGTON, June 6.—{A’) Pr | Secretary of State Acheson de | nied today there was any appease- | | } the vandals who destroyed a icadstones and cemetery j last January's futile move by the Monuments last weekend. | United Nations for a cease-fire in Police Chief Joseph Kemp said Korea that his department has not yet Acheson told the Senate’s Mac-] uncovered clues as to the identity | Arthur inquiry that the State De-| of the vandals partment backed the move be Meanwhile, Cemetery Sexton ‘ehusedt-thowght that the sound! Harry Sawyer continue ing fo.do was to vote in fayor! Merlin Roberts, mascny*to’ super f-she. resolution. vise the resetting of the»temb- ie U:N.° cease-fire resolution ith help of city prisgners Spught to, artafige an armistice Service Director Tyan ‘and submit to an appropriate t doing sone ork on me- fions of the future of Formos * sponsible United Nations ior Nothing eame of the move be-| P° cause the Chinese Reds rejected) the proposal ing ery it is done by morn ndertaking at city ex- May Be Hung Today JayCees Announce National Awards MIAMI, June 6. GP) The United States, Junior Chamber Commerce announced its award for outstanding projects at a luncheon here today A second place award for sm: er cities went to Titusville; Flz., June 6.—(4).—After f legal by-play, those ninals may be at Lands- berg prison in‘Germany. eve hang war cri er all toda Soviets Right About Rounding Up Of Wetbacks ASHINGTON, "s a sort of true and false and El Cen- are still searching for with | j choice of fighting in Korea or be rounded up in California, but it’s ascript troops for Korea. streams and canals at un- for less than union labor— as little as threc National Farm in California's Imperial handing them over to immigration | aoe SS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 1951}. BULLETINS MacARTHUR TOLD IN ADVANCE : WASHINGTON, June 6,—(?).— Secretary of State Acheson told senators today that General Mac- Arthur's headquarters knew three months in advance that the North Koreans planned to invade South Korea last June, Acheson added that General MacArthur refused to believe that a civil war would occur. NINE KILLED SAN. ANTONIO, Tex., June 6. —().—Nine persons are. believed to have been killed today in the crash of an Air Force plane. The big plane crashed near Kelly Air Force Base, A radio station reporter said that he had counted nine bodies as they were removed from the wreckage. Overseas Transportation Company, Inc. Fast, Dependable Freight and Express Service between | Grand Jury In Closed Session Recessed until Monday morn- ing. the Monroe county grand jury 1s still in closed session. Two major cases are due for trial in the future. One is the un- solved death of Lelanette Roberts hose skeleton was found on Saddle Bunch Key about two months ago, She disappeared ifrom the city in 1949. The other case concerns Robert Metz, 26-year-old sailor who has been indicted on a charge of rape. Your Grocer SELLS that Goor STAR * BRAND ana cusaN COFFEE —TRY A POUND TODAY— ition of his musical leadership in|S8°>g from the Lions Club min- ‘our public schools, June 5, 1951.'|Strel upon request. “This — was Honesty is the best policy even if it were not, it er, Maj. Gen. Alexander G. j for developing a large beach area Their wives have been notified ‘a combat | {0P Public recreation. MIAMI AND KEY WEST ay that today is their last day to see! wo; 2 Ste saci baaee : A bronze medal for Major Dil-|heartily enjoyed. Since the eve-| ParGhe Gam Mame 8 combat | sontgomery, Ald, was given an | their rien and thes ware ive ei ple are. gers, business Also Serving ALL POINTS ON FLORIDA KEYS onto keep personally was pre-|Ping would not have been a full | 7® hgh abe ASS mans ‘good | 2Ward foraivork. in international! aj) day for farewell visits, fain Sheth Between Miami and Key West Bertéid him inscribed with, “Key|,0ne without hearing a selection | 3° (Re caeeR Sein tecMince. |?¢lations:? tits phiblic “affairs. Sa-| ‘Phe Catholic‘chaplain at ‘thel sare West. High School Band, June 5,|by Mr. Dillon himself, notwith-| Ametisen-boye dgstuim: the tas: vannah, Ga, and. St. Pete: | Fla, were bonored. sburg,! prison has been told to remain at| the prison today. In V the government has Supreme Court to throw out the| latest appeal filed on behalf of} r criminals. 4951,” standing a “full” heart, he picked | 8F Reseie of “stupid. in- + Despite the “cold” which had/| ‘Vo delightful selections from the! Competent t leadership.” Phoenix City, Ala., was recog- ‘suddenly seemed to .choke Mr.|Sttings of his harp. Piano ac- | ~ cat = =x" pnized-for its work in religious a Dillon with the thoughts of hav.|CO™Paniment for the songfest D . Bl ‘ { tivities and Mobile, Ala., ing.to surrender into someone| W88 by Miss Elizabeth Ann Rus- ynamite ast |ehtan. award for trade prox else's charge the care and tute- | 5¢!l- De ti B ildi | ao Rasheed rites P: ; Py 1130 Duvar Sr. Pu. 1870-1871 sicis | Stales 1s se! or 0... 2TLOV - I. . Jage of all of his musician-stu-; Guests amaces ul mg Pe peeagarrcny ote ee Ths : ape Mail The Citizen to. Friends flents, he thanked Mr. Schweitzer, Guests greeted by Mr. and Mrs. ‘ eeu emare tage 5 the members of the band, ‘ and|C. J. Cornell, Mrs. W. Curry Har mie eek one. BU Express Schedule (No Stops En Route) cages LEAVES KEY WEST DAILY EX- CEPT SUNDAYS) at 6:00 P.M. Ar. rives at Miami at 12:00 o'clock Mid- night. LEAVES, MIAMI DAILY (EXCEPT SUNDAYS). at 12:00 o'clock Mi night and arrives at Key West a 6:00 o'clock A.M. CONCERNING —A dyna- » MIAMI, June 6,—( REASONABLE with BATH and TELEPHONE Pershing the and boosters for their ex-| xis, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn West and mite blast here last night caused ih ee ee Local Schedule alted opinions of his. accom-|M.. and Mrs. Ralph Johnson as | several hundred dollars: damage uit Shap ge ee ee aa et ae Se eee a on Sea (Stops. At All Intermediate Points) $listiments: among the children| they included: “Mr, and to the new ‘Tilfereth Israel North- 5 THREE HOTELS ~ MIAMI at BORULAR PRICK? LEAVES KEY WEST. DAILY (EX- . of Key West and for bestowing) Mrs. Earl Yz Mrs. Charles | side Jewish Center, Interesting Notes CEPT SUNDAYS) at 8:00 o'clock fuch an honor as to name a hall} Tift, Miss Rose Marie, Tift, Mi Paul W. Kline of the fire de- | Located in the Heart of the City A.M. and arrives at Miami at 4:00 after him, |Edna Wells, Mrs, Raymond Gar- | partment arson squad said today) The Bombay duck is a member RATES + WRITE or WIRE o'clock P.M. Highly Important Night jcia, Sr. Mrs. Jeannette Jenks, '‘we found no evidence of labor) of the fish family Synodontidac. ROOMS for RESERVATIONS LEAVES MIAMI DAILY (EXCEPT SUNDAYS) at 9:00 o'clock A.M. and arrives at Key West at 5:00 o'clock P.M, $ Mr. Dillon continued by say- | Henry Jenks, Raymond Garcia, | trouble or Ku Klux Klan. activi- ing: “This is a mighty important |Jr., Alice Nell Jenks, Mrs. Mil- | tics.” He said he’s ‘inclined to| Vladivostok is less than 100 fight to'me. It is a night which ‘dred B. Cornell, Miss Elizabeth | think it was the work of what he/ miles from the North Korean hor Eshall cherish and hold sa Ann Russell, Mrs. William Rus- | termed “some bomb-happy. punk/| der. Miller | Ford for during my life span. 1 haye jsell, M Maric Spencer and | who likes explosions.” oo ae - Hotel Hotel os’ = Fiprel } Free Pick-Up and. Delivery Service had many important occasions,| Elsie Thompson, Mrs. Robert| He said three sticks of dyna- Viadivostok has hangars and re 226 E. tA 2: List Ave: i . but tonight will always stand| Braun, Mrs. Leonard Curry, Mrs. | mite ripped a hole’a foot deep in| pair shops hollowed into the hill £0 NE en © 2B NES st Ave. ing pegeet | FULL CARGO INSURANCE out. If anyone would haye pre-| Verdane Mc€ardle, Mrs, ieorge | the reinforced concrete floor of} which guard ifs airfield: evator Elevator Rooms —'SaIITS SE sas TSE IPOS EBL OBL ESOL LLL LS SL LSM LM LE LMM ay dicted at the time of my first' Maurer, Mrs. J. E. Brady, Mr,| the building and damaged’ the) — —— niet Solarium Heated Elevator | MAIN OFFICE and a eae and Francis Sts. fifty years ago that the pub- , and Mrs. Hollon R. Bervaldi, Mrs. | plumbing. to be dedicated July 4th, but the & : s schools of Key West would! Melvie Jolly, Jackie Rae Jolly,| George Weisbaum, president of| damage may cause a postpone 3 BLOCKS FROM UNION BUS STATION have played such an important! Lenny Louise Harris, Kenneth, the Center, said the building wa} ment of the ceremonies | role in my life, T would not have | Nisonger, Emily Harris, Mrs. Ed- } Se = aes: ph: Pais aati ea cana ule hile < - believed it.” ris Wallace and son, Robert, Mr.) «. 2 . He recalled how he was a sol- and Mrs. James Higgs, Mr. and were CEO LAN . ‘ dier boy when stationed here 50 | Mrs. John A. Knowles and Robert a i-o3® ‘ ae ; Sie yeurs ago and that Key West peo- | Knowles, Miss Barb: Adams ‘ ple did not readily accept the | Dennis Jolly, Mrs. Howard Gates, military as they do today. He | Mrs. George Pita, Joyce Johnson, stated that he had a rather diffi- | Patsy Johnson, Bettie Jenks, Eu- (LSE oD ES be culty time getting the loeal peo- ple to be friendly to him but that music was the answer for he found himself playing the violin at homes of girls on whom he Wolild, call. He recounted that one of his present students, June Yates, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Yates, is the great-grand- ‘daughter of one of the fine pio néers who befriended him a half eqntury ago. It was most inter- eding to hear Major Dillon real- istically recall how the army band in which he played would play for ‘Henry M. Flagler, the builder of the Florida East Ce Railway to Key West. “In fact, seid Me, Dillon, “I helped shovel the first bucketful of sand for the overseas, railway,” Entertainment Provided President Joe Cornell was praised for his splendid cooper tion and he in turn thanked M gene Roberts, Jr., Mary Claudia Harris, Yvonne McCardle, Gale Curry, Principal Ed Schweitzer, Honored Guest Major Earl Dil- Jon, members of the Key West High School Band, Mrs, Wilhel- mina Harvey and son, C. B., and many others. A buffet table spread with sandwiches and iced drinks serv- ed as the conv ational tid-bit when the gathering had ex- changed intimate glances to onc another of what Bandmaster Earl Dillon had meant to each student and what a great miss he would be in the Monroe County High School Music Department. PSR RACE ss en Ae A spearhead found in Ale indicates to archeologists that Asi- atic tribesmen crossed. the Brooks Mountains of Alaska and wander- d along a trail to Oregon some 500 years ago, More than 500 néw teléphones are being installed in Florida every working day . . . continuing the record- breaking progress that has doubled the number of Florida “telephones in five years and has cost $105,000,000 for new facilities, : tae € For Florida's continued growth and progress, and to : : z meet the growing needs of national defense, it is ¢ssential that rapid telephone growth be maintained for years to come. It’s a big job—one that will require a lot more equipment... and a lot more money. $3950 Rebuilt Electric Portable eNow Electric Motor New Portable Case *New 7-Speed Control ®New Sew Light @5-YEAR GUARANTEE This calls for a financially strong telephone company. A company whose rates and catnings will induce people é with money~to invest to put still more millions of dollars to work providing more and better service for Florida. — Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company. eLIBERAL TRADE-IN ALLOWANCE » Commercials ‘FREE ESTIMATE ON REPAIRS Free Box of Thread with Each Purchase PHONE : ® “ror | Free Demonstration in your home roar NO OBLIGATION A. B. Dootey, Florida Manager It takes a lot of Facilities to make Telephone Service Possible Other Name-Brands On Sale East Coast Machinery Co. ONE OF MIAIM’S OLDEST + Phone Now—1362, Key West ' Se ereesnictive In Key West : Telephone Progress Depends on Adequate Rates 2 DAYS ONLY “ “HERE'S your telephone, Mrs. Cram,” says Installer M. L. Futch to Mrs. Amy Cram of 53.N. W. 24th Court, Miami, With their new telephone the Crams can call more, than 200,000 other telephones in Greater Miami, and the number is growing every day. All over Florida, scenes like this.are happening every day— happening to so many people that there are now TWICE as many Floridians with telephones as there were five years ago. S