The Key West Citizen Newspaper, August 13, 1951, Page 2

Z THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Monday, August 15, 1951 Che Key West Citizen Published daily (except Sunday) by L. P. Artman, owner and pub usher, from The Citizen Building, cotner of Greene and Ann Sheets Only Daily Newspaper in Key West and Monroe County THIS” ROCK Pp, ARTMAN — Editor ee RMAN D. ARTMAN _________.-____________ Business Manage: OF "Entered at Key West, Florida, as Second Class Matter TELEPHONES 51 and 1935 member. of The Associated Press—The Associated Press is exclusive! entitled-to use for reproduction of all news dispatches credited to i not otherwise eredited in this paper, and also the locai new nubtishéd here. Member. Florida Press Association and Associated Dailies of Florid: GIB. w OURS Bpeeueuuduee By BILL GIBB k 7 Sec bikes ost ish nadbanaien ae scan ii aap s Setar ee ata Subscription (by carrier) 25¢ per week, year $12.00, single copy ne ae ee eee — ADVERTISING RATES MADE KNOWN ON APPLICATION The Citwen is an open forum and invites discussion of public issue and subjects of local or general interest, but it will not publis! 1onympbus communications. analyze our fishly and constructivel Mr Crusoe has this island - I do not mean that we'd ha complete mony and live ut differences « there would no longer E P OR KEY WEST ADVOCATED titude of “Gimme, Gimme As IMPROVEMENTS Fre CITIZEN long as I have my st the rest 5. Micah tabiend Apert. of eee eople can s ea > for 2. Beach and Bathing ir Ng mee kaa ia: cada St ita asa . ‘: ‘ ings Le Airport La ee ee and City Governments: Such a selfish attitude must 5. i ‘ x | be wiped out before permanent Community Auditorium. St sai THE PUBLIC COMES FIRST progress cari be made THE KEY WEST PLAYERS Should sit up and take Ii jheuause they have a Everybody. does not agree with The- Gitizen’s atti- |smart young man in town whe hopes to take part in their tude in civic matters, but everybody will agree with it if he places public interests above private interests. As readerg of The Citizen are aware, not once during the activities. : Billy Van Goidtsnoven grad uated last year m P “ 5 ip |lege. That's a small - military third of a century it has been under its present ownership | ey cco, in Atlanta and cw. has it ghirked its duty to stand for Key West. as a whole, | jncidently, my old Alma Mater not for:any private interest at the expense of the public | Marist has an unfortunate * tendency to lean toward society generally. : —society with a capital “S”. Out On various occasions some Key -Westers have pro- | side of this, it’s an institute of tested against the-Citizen’s stand in opposing their under- | learning unequaled in the United takings that conflicted with the public interests. Recently |°°'°* | Se esas that une there Have been flare-ups of that nature in:the matters of | Versity will seem like a review of the Meacham Airport and the Garrison Bight. Some per- | kitdergarten the public, have.resented some of the things The Citizen | knowing the requirements of the ra said in behalf of the public as.a whole. Place, he must be good. You fs a * a < 4 a 3 | Pour your heart and soul into the The Citizen believes it is to the interests of residents Sobtat Marist “here ace no halt generally to keep the Meacham Airport in‘Key West un- Way measures ailowed—studying der municipakownership, and for the Garrison Bight to [or plpyibg. ; ; ty net Ee *, m iooking forwar to see oy be kept for the purblic’s use and not to have iteat up and |p’ ofthe Barn ‘Theater this doled dut to private interests. The Garrison ‘Bight should4 winter if he stays in town that be as apcéssible to the public as-is Bayview Park. fork His eeuiiion is to get into 2 Pa xj : . the avy vie Annapolis City ‘after city in the United States. has permitted | pyarine ASHE what réally were public domains'to be gobbled up by pri- | Of 2026 Seidenberg Ave., wrote vate intereststo the detriment. of the publie’s interests. |@ td ee ete of constructive bone i if Poa eae - | criticism in last Friday's “People’s Later on, many of those’ cities have awakened to the | Forum” ei aaicie Giaemiceiay wrongs-that-had been done and have acquired or reac This column was_ especially quired the .properties, through expensive condemnation jpeees wile her Beata ee be- . ree a3, |cause she seems to be the type proceedings, forthe public’s use. of reader it aims at. One who A year, ago.Miami and Dade county put.a stop to the | weighs all angles and presenta practices of. building islands in Biscayne Bay, a body of water that %i a public domain. As one Miami paper re- marked, if the filling in were continued, it would not be tions of news or opinion but re serves the right to arrive at her own conclusions. Due to limited space, we'll have ; .e Pe j- (to try to take this subject up "7 f pri- long béfore the bay would be cluttered with islands, pri- roe ruly later in the week. Ih vately owned. the meantime, “Thanks, Mrs We must, if we are actuated by community interests, | Ashe.” insist that what. belongs to the public be kept intact, for) CONTEST the putilie, whether it is a park or an airport or a body of water id the city’s confines, as is the Garrison Bight. Thp public comes first, regardless of how much pri- vate interests may squirm. And it is The Citizen’s duty, as a publie organ, to protect the public. Name of Newspaper Carrier en- sed Address of New: entered ‘ spaper Carrier A good neighbor is one who loans but never borrows. | ine of papex he delivers -. ephone Na li e PAR eee Leer © Business in-Key West will be a lot better when every- | Reasons for nominating him: body adopts a trade-at-home policy. Two things that, most young girls h bell and the automobite horn. : --- eds Fra se) Letters from readers are invited on all subjects of public interest. Make them as short as possible and al- Ways sign your name. SLICE OF HAM MAIL TO “PAPER BOY CONTEST.” P.O, Box 93. City. on or before Sept. 1, 1951 a > Today’s : : Anniversaries “118—Lucy Stone, pioneer suf fragette, champion of liberties, lecturer, born in Brookfield, Mass. Died in Boston, Oct. 18, 1893 1839—Michael A. Corrigan, em- inent Roman Catholic bishop of Newark, N. J., archbishop of New York, born in Newark. Died May 5, 1902, 1840—Kate C. Sprague, much publicized hostess, daughter of iChief Justice Chase, whose clothes were front-page news her day, born in Cincinnati | misery her last years, and died, {July 31, 1899. | 1851—(100 years ago) Felix Ad a: lier, founder and leader of the | Society for Ethical Culture, New }York, writer and civic leader, i born in Germany. Died April 24 | 1933. 1860 — Annie Oakley, famous Buffalo Bill Circus markswoman, who supported and educated 18 | orphan girls, born in Darke, Coun- I ty, Ohio. Died Nov. 3, 1926. 1867—George B. Luke, painter, Se Tos ces on] serve et. ne child’s Ren hon ‘ Marist Col- Reduced to . Chapter 22 MA&crA4 was on the side ve- * randa the following morning, dawdling dispiritedly after the light breakfast of coffee and fruit juice that was all she allowed herself, when Betsy came in. “Oh, hello,” said Marcia. Then, en she saw the girl’s taut face nd blazing eyes: “Why, what's wrong? You look upset.” “So you finally pulled it off,” exclaimed Betsy. “Congratula- tions!” Marcia sat back down in her wicker chair and eyed Betsy uppose you mean Peter,” she said. “What else would I mean?” Marcia shrugged. “I can’t sée why you are so upset. After all, since you are going to marry Bo Norris, why should you mind what happens to Peter?” Betsy drew a long, deep breath and her hands were clenched tightly at her sides. “But I do mind what happens to Peter,” she said. “I mind very much. That's why I’ve come to tell you that if you hurt him or make him un- turned and went. out, inded by tears. ¥ Marcia faced Centerville’s .po- lite good wishes on ‘her’ engage- ment with a calmness that droused mixed emotions. She .was prettily devoted to Peter; he went-around beaming with a radiance. that be- lied the dark glasses. She allowed him to set the date for the'wed- ding a month ahead. In all things she was the traditional happy, devoted fiancee—at least in’public. Mrs. Marshall gave a tea: for her, and her friends rallied around, so it was a pleasant so- cial affair. Afterwards, at Peter’s and his mother’s insistence. Mar- cia stayed on for dinner. It was while Peter was feeding Gus that the two women hada few mo- ments alone. Mrs. Marshall had planned.for these expres- sions of the views of tte rénd- ers, but the editor reserves the n ‘ht to delete any items which considered libelous or uawar= ern mu acco: will be less requested otherw' “LIKE KEY WEST AND ITS CITIZENS BUT NOT CERTAIN EXPRESSIONS” Editor, The Citizen: I am a visitor in this. fair city I like the climate very much. I like the people too, but there is one thing I can not comprehend. do wish some one’ would en- lighten me. Why do so many people after | isking a question say “Did ya hear Are most of. the West people hard of hearing? Time and again they will ‘Come and see’ me again,’did ya hea a reply I am not deaf and_it irks me to | have to hear this after each and every question they ask. There is another very peculiar expression used in this city. . It is this: “You better believe it” or| “You gotta believe it”. Every sentence’ is punctuated with this statement. It seems to me that a person who has to rely on such an expression must have a very limited vocabulary, like the man who has to. punetuate his. sentences i in. order to cxpewnineleee | 2 fs | Why not get out the 4d ¥. ster's CiMtTOnary"ail (eerie new words? Truly, DON BEARDON August 8, 1951. 7 . Today In History 1775—-Gen. Washington informs Continental Congress his powder stock sufficient only to last about eight rounds per man. 3—The Kaskaskias Indians most of Southern Illinois to | ited States by the Treaty neennes. 12—American “Essex” under | amand of Capt. David Porter, | ts British ship “Alert” in t-minute battle. high & Erie switchmen get a ten-hour day. (0—First national letter car- s convention, in Boston. 1893, Manila surrenders to cans in the war with Spain sh admiral interposes his between hostile German tanding by and the Ameri. | an fleet 1906—Rioting in Brownsville, Negro soldiers kill and several. Entire battalion scharged. | The Christobal, the first | hip to pass through Panama | trike to | | Texas 4—Comic strip, “Li'l Abner” ppears. World tensely awaits sur- by Japan. Maj. Gen. Vaughan ack- adges suggesting the sending of deep freezers to persons close to the White House. 1950—U. S. 24th Division opens | | } | The few moments and had Key | say, | -without even waiting for, | a program of entertainment which | baseball game, and dances jplayers are to tackle the Lake | Barcelo, Anthony: Kelly, Joe Sol- By Peggy Gaddis bracéd herself for them. She and} Mareia were in the sun parlor, | with its windows wide open to the | late afternoon sunlight. i “I thought,” Mrs. Marshall said presently, “that we might look | ever the house and select the| rooms you and peter would like as a suite. I'll have the remodel- ing and redecorating done while you are on your honeymoon.” Marcia, who had been conceal- ing her restless boredom all after- hoon, looked up sharply. “You mean you expect us to live here?” “Why, yes,” Mrs. Marshall said hesitantly “Peter and I are going to live in New York, where I can go on with my studies. Naturally.” “Oh. I thought perhaps were giving up your career.” “That's not likely,” returned Marcia. “Not after I've come this fa understand.” Mrs. Marshall said it quietly, but she saw with devastating clarity all the mo- you tives behind Marcia’s engage- ment to Peter. She made herself smile at Marcia. “Of course it’s only nat- ural you should prefer to liye in New York,” she said as pleasanth as she could. “But I hope you'll Peter came back then, and there was no further chance for conversation between the two womeh; not for the sort of con- versation Mrs. Marshall felt was so-vitally necessary, and yet from which she shrank with something approaching terror. WITH, two weddings coming so close together — Bo and Betsy had settled on a date two weeks later than the one chosen by Marcia and Peter—Centerville was in a dith Despite the Au- Door visit. ine occasionally. It's going to be lonely without Peter, “Of course we will. I shall be! terribly an but there’s no reason why Peter shouldn't run down often.” The two couples were thrown to- gether almost constantly, since the parties were given by the Same group, and everything was very gay. ‘ Edith watched Betsy during this hectic period, an increasing fear in her heart. Outwardly Betsy was gay, _ breathlessly happy, chattering like mad, rac- ing through the house like a strong wind; dashing in to change clothes, or hurrying out for some appointment. But she kept her mother at arm’s length with a skill that would haye done credit to a woman many gears older. Bo went around in a happy daze. Edith, watching him, felt impelled to offer advice — and acted on it befoite her more sober thought could check her. “Bo,” said “Edith imoulsi “there’s something I feel ought to know.” Bo’s radiance dimmed a little. “You mean that I'm sort of— well, second-choice with Betsy, | Aunt Edith?” he asked. like the little boy who had called her that | since childhood. | “You know Bo’s smile was*wry now. There was nothing radiant about’ it. “About Pete Marshall? Sure. I've known. all along. But Betsy is willing to marry me, and I'm go- ing to do everything in my power to make her happy. If Pete is married and out of town, maybe Til get my innings later on.” There were tears in ‘her. eyes, but Edith smiled at him. “You're }a dear, Bo. But I can’t feel it’s quite fair to you. 1 mean—well, after all—”. She stopped, realizing that she had almost‘added, “You deserve something better than being caught on the rebound.” ely; you iP) Phow CREW MEMBERS of the Italian freighter Taurinia get welcome drinks of fresh water put aboard their ship by the Coast Guard soon after the vessel anchored at Charleston. S.C. The sailors said the Taurinia’s water supply was thrown overboard at sea after an undiagnosed illness struck down six members of the crew. Three of them died. The seamen spoke with deep emotion about sickness and death plaguing the voyage from Freetown, British West Africa. Today’s Birthdays | Today’s Horascope Dr. Detlov W. Bronk, famous physicist, president of Johns Hop- {kins University, Baltimore, born jin New York, 54 years ago. Bo had guessed what she meant, Monnett B. Davis, Ambassador and his grin deepened a little. |to Israel, born Greencastle, Ind., | “Look, Aunt Edith.” he said, “I've | 5g years ago. | been in love with Betsy since we , "Alfred J. Hitchcock, famed Hol- |” He was silent for a moment; | lywood director, born in England, then- he added, “Don't worry | 52 years ago. about me, Aunt Edith, and don’t John P. Kiley, president of the | Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Today endows with the gift of the powers of versatility and in- tuition. The mere strength of the mental brilliancy will carry the fortunes along triumphantly to a ‘certain point. If the disposition to be rebellious is kept in check the end will be a prosperous one. Otherwise, the fortunes appear to ‘succuntb under the exposure of some scheming or double cross- | | | } | | | | ust heat, there were many par- ties; showers both brides; luncheons, teas, inners, dances. APD AAAAAADLAAAL AAA AA AT KEY WES'1 NEWS Of Days Gone By Taken From The Files Of The Key West Citizen 10 YEARS AGO The Mexican gunboat Durango bearing a complement of 18 offic- ers and 148 naval cadets will ar- rive in Key Wesi Tuesday of next | week; according to word reach- | ing the navy station here today. Mayor Willard M. Albury with Capt. Russell Crenshaw, navy sta- tion commandant, will work out { is expected to keep the visiting naval men occupied throughout their ‘entire visit. Among them ill. Be an officer's luncheon, a A small fire at Archer’s Grocery store gn Fleming street last night about 10:30 was caused by a short- cireuiféd wire connected with the refrigération system. There was little @amage done. ‘ Eo : % jenavy department's progr: SMES TH ROY WES Ts expected to pick up speed this | week*after a meeting tonight at which.the housing committee will | outline’ plans Luther Pinder of the View hotel would like to catch | the person who tore up his auto- | mobile yesterday, not entirely for the sake of punishment but to find out what the mysterious driv er was attempting to do. He found his equally battered car in a bat- tered garage. The fence outside the garage waa torn down. Tracks, zig-zagged up and down the drive- way and the front of the garage | was caved in. The car had a tire partly ripped off, a jammed door and fenders caved in. Ocean Key West naval station ball Worth Ramblers on Labor Day at that city’s gymnasium, it was vealed today. Those making the trip include Al Rodriquez, Julio dano, Philip Baker, Gabriel G cia, Francis Del, Manolo Ace- vedo, Clarence A e, Charles worry about Betsy. I'll take care 1 oe ope per hago level Best t9 | Pacific Railroad, born in Chicago, { i 56 years ago. ' (To b tinued) ee Robert E. Bondy, director of the National Society Welfare As- sembly, New York, born in Doy- jer, Minn., 56 years ago. Admiral Samuel M. Robinson, ing, SUBSCRI BE TO THE CITIZEN ‘Lee Car Struck Dr. J. A. Valdes Y . | retired, heading the Webb Inst. of ‘By Station Wagon Naval Architecture, New York, Specializing in bg -! born Eulogy, Tex., 69 years ago. EF | An unidentified station wagon | Eye Examination and a struck a car belonging to George Visual Training % Lee, local merchant, doing $100 : COMPLETE SERVICE ON damage, sometime Saturday night News Notes or early Sunday morning. Sturgeon meat is usually | DUPLICATION of LENSES 4 | Lee reported the accident at | smoked, 20 YEARS teres is 13:45 a. m. 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