The Key West Citizen Newspaper, August 14, 1951, Page 4

nee eee ey ee “Page 4 = BARNEY GOOGLE AND SNUFFY SMITH THE‘KEY WEST CITIZEN Tuesday, August 14, 1951 —— HOWDY, MAYOR BARLOW-- - ane SNUFFY TELLS ME BY JEEPERS !!! YE AIM TO RUN (LL VARN THAT SHIF’'LESS FER RE-ELECTION SKONK WINTON TO GO DIGGIN' HOLES ALL OVER HOOTIN’ : HOLLER WITHOUT NO PERMIT Chapter 23 ON the day following her en- gagement to Peter, Marcia had written Lucy Cunningham the news. She had not written hastily nor carelessly. She had torn up half a dozen letters be- fore she managed one to her sat- isfaction. She knew Lucy so well! And after she had mailed the letter, she had waited anxiously for an answer. Freep LAssweee before the wedding date when Lucy’s answer came. Marcia’s hand shook a little as she studied the plump, square envelope, with her name splashed across it in Lucy’s well known hand. It meant so much. If only Lucy had reacted as she, Marcia, had hoped. ... Marcia: Have you lost your mind? Are you aud? - Eten Mops — be even to ink of such a thing as to marry a blind man. What he is com- fortably off and can help you with jour music? You must that simply will not stand for it! I have great plans for you and your voice, You must have known that when I sent you off down there to that dreadful place to rest! And I certainly don’t pro- pose to have you throw every- thing away. You are to return to New York immediately—do you understand? I have arranged a fund at the bank, sufficient to pay for ees training. You can pay it back later if you like, or you can use it to help someone else. Anyway, I simply won’t have spoil your life with another fool marriage! I have taken a house in Taxco, for the winter. You and I will there—Mexico is enchanting! In the spring we will return to New York, and you can go on with your studies. Wire me when you will arrive, so I can have someone meet you. I was in Maine when your letter came, and that is the reason I have not written earlier. Hi back, darling! I’ve missed you. You are the only amusing Tae ins Sabass WHY WAS I DROPPED THROUGH A TRAP DOOR INTO A DUNGEON?... ORDERED INTO A POKER GAME rr », I DON'T UNDERSTAND, T "AT GUN POINT?.. CAME TO GOOD TIME GULCH ‘TO HAVE A GOOD TIME... i y AND WHY DOES A TOTAL. STRANGER It was a morning just four days | sh, The Girl Next Door By Peggy Gaddis I know, and we will have fun in Taxco—or if we get bored, lexico City is quite gay. Fondly, Lucy. P.S.—Don’t try to tell me any nonsense about being in love with this blind man. I know it isn’t true! You couldn’t possibly be! Marcia dropped the letter in her lap and sat very still for a while, trying to control the shak- ing of her hands. Lucy had come through handsomely! And now e, ia, was free. She would have to tell Peter the truth, of course, and that wasn’t going to be easy. But there blag hard little core of honety im Tr, surprising, rhaps, to those who Enew her best. She would not lie to Peter nor pre-| tend. She had a liking for neat finishes; there must be no loose ends dangling. Peter loved her— she was honestly sorry that she must hurt him. HE went downstairs to the tele- phone and called the Marshall | S number. It was.too much to hope, she told herself when Mrs. Mar- shall answered the phone, that Peter himself would answer. “This is Marcia Eldon,” Said. “Is Peter there?” “Yes, I'll call him.” “Never mind. There’s no need to call him. Just tell him that I she must see him right away. It’s im- | portant.” At the other end of the lifte, Mrs. Marshall heard the sharp, decisive click and stood for a mo- ment, the receiver still at her ear, staring at the phone with mount- ing indignation. Marcia’s tone had been as curt, as though she were delivering an order to an insubor- dinate employee. She made herself stand where she was and count to ten before she went out to the garden where Peter lay relaxed in his favorite) chair, Gus at his feet. “Marcia phoned,” she told him. Peter got swiftly to his feet. “She wants to see you, not talk to you on the telephone. Something im- tant, she said. I'll take you! ‘down in the car.” “BUT I REALLY AM, DARLING ” A LITTLE AT, YOU'RE ENGAGED TO ME, REMEMBER ? I THOUGHT You WERE GOING TO BREAK OFF I SAW YOU KISS THAT LIFEGUARD - OUT ON THE A TERRACE,” TONY.” You'RE HURTING Vi WELL, TIMES uP! you'RE GOING TO TELL Greenwood (Plan Fights * Communism Plan Originated Last Summer In Greenwood, S, C. , GREENWOOD, S. C., Aug. 14. The Greenwood Plan. presents an ideal medium through which every American is given the op- portunity to join in the battle against world communism. By contributing his ideas on how to win the cold war, each citizen can be assured that his thoughts are important, and may be used as.a weapon of democracy in the battle of ideologies. The Greenwood Plan orig- inated last summer when Chaun- cey W. Lever, manager of the Greenwood, South Carolina, Chamber of Commerce read the plea ‘of’ a prominent American for the creation of a Marshall Plan: Lever, in telegraphing the ‘speaker, suggested that each Chamber of Commerce in this nation set up a local committee which would gather ideas of citi- zens on how to pierce the Iron Curtain and promote world free- dom and peace. The ideas would be screened and the best for- NO, THOS YOU EAT THEM _WITH SPANKED CREAM! MIT'S WHERE FisH BLONG “" yom Preacher Preaches In A Sports Shirt FOURTEEN ANI HAVE ROOM FO TWENTY ) 1 WONDER IF A, SHE EXPECTS O SHARE ONE OF HER RELATIVES! nf | somonces LLG SA SAT oe t) acy jo? a / MISSED OZARK WITH MY SPIKES... BUT /1L MAKE A MONKEY OUTA HIM WITH TH’ for use. The suggestion attracted national attention and became known as The Greenwood Plan. Although urged to begin a na- tional program, the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce was not equipped to do so. Instead a Greenwood Plan Committee was appointed, its membership com- posed of people of varied occupa- tion and interests. This commit- tee began a long range program of gathering ideas of Greenwood County citizens and further in- forming the citizens on the phil- osophy of communism. The Greenwood. Plan was brought to the attention of Gen- eral Lucius D. Clay, National Chairman of the Crusade For Freedom, when it was realized that the aims of the two were similar. The Greenwood Plan was offered General Clay to be used in any way he saw fit. It was decided that The Greenwood Plan should become affiliated with the Crusade Fot Freedom and its component, Radio Free Europe. National Headquarters warded to some central agency |of The Greenwood Plan wel }committeees are to be screened AP Newsfeatures Marcia was in her room, paths ing, 1 she heard the | Peter’ e on the verand: She went aown the stai he stepped into the nall, and turned swiftly toward her, saw his face light up with a as he released Gus and let’ go. outdoo: “Hello, di ng! What's alf excitement?” he asked, m to take her into his arms. Marcia evaded him easily. “ go into the living room, she suggested. “I've sent out, so we can be alone.” 4 “What I have to say is not ing to be pleasant, but I you won't mind too much,” Marcia. Befo she he could a! "ve changed I can’t marry because I'm blind, course.” “No, Pete not that.” cia tried to sound convincing, 4 1, I had a letter yy Cunningham this mor! wants me to spend the with her in Mexico, She blished a fund that will antee my musical training”) “And you don’t need me | more,” Peter finished. *: Ha | ‘Thanks. I don’t appreciate. | Yy much, somehow,” he cut; I’m delighted to know that ya are going to be taken care of, I'm sure you'll be very happy He turned, and felt with of his cane for the way to door. Out: , in the hot morn sunlight, whistled for Gi who came leaping to his Peter snapped the wooden h n ‘i nto place and he and Gus out. Behind ‘him, Marcia let breath out in a little gasp. It been unbelievably easy! She hi xpected Peter to plead. I he had taken his. dismissal quietly that she was a little Perhaps, after all he was n much in love with her as thought. And, oddly enough, found that annoying! (To be continued) up in Greenwood, S. C. Lever as the Executive Di {| On June 1951, a nat campaign was launehed & Greenwood whereby every Cha ber of Commerce in the Uniiid States, Alaska, and Hawaii _ sent an invitation to set up local* committee patterned The Greenwood Plan Commi So far, more than three hund communities, representing evem state, Alaska, and Hawaii, hay joined The Greenwood Plan. The ideas collected by 9 25, and the best suggested forwarded the State Crusade For Freedom Committee. e State Commit- tee, after further screening, will send the ideas to Radio Free Europe to be used in its hard ting fight against communism areas behind the Iron Curtain, — Communities which do have a Chamber of Co rT and wish to join The Greenw Plan should contact the Nati6l Headquarters, Greenwood 4 Committee, Greenwood, S. Cy Telephone 51 FOR HOME or TELEPHONE NO. 8 COMMERCIAL USE... We Are Prepared To Furnish You With Clear, Pure Cube » Crushed I€ Thompson Enterprises, (ICE DIVISION)