The Key West Citizen Newspaper, May 24, 1952, Page 2

” STHE KEY WEST CITIZEN Ghe Key Pest Citizen Published daily (except Sunday) by L. P. Artman, owner and pub- isher, from The Citizen Building, corner of Greene And Ann Streets Only Daily Newspaper in Key West and Monroe County L. P. ARTMAN NCRMAN D. ARTMAN Business Manager Entered at Key West, Florida, as Second Class Matter TELEPHONES 51 and 1935 Page 2 Saturday, May 24, | 2) Give Annual Commencement Concert | my > a temo nr en oem ss i aon | or no. otherwise credited in this paper, and also the loca] news publishea here. ~ Member Florida Press Association and Associate. Dailies of Florids Subscription (by carrier) 25c per week, year $12.00, single copy Sc AOVERTIS: TES MADE KNOWN ON APPLICATION AS The ‘itizen is an open forum and invites discussion of public issue and subjects of local or general interest, but it will not publish anonymous communications, LOVERS OF GOOD MUSIC HAVE A REAL TREAT IN STORE FOR THEM MONDAY NIGHT when the High School Band presents its Annual Commence- ment,Cofcert. From the difficult overture, “The Universal Judgement,” to the novelty number, “Comin’ ’Round the Mountain,” and the popular Samba, “Broadcast from Brazil,” the band will render a varied concert. Dr. Harold Casterton, leader of the band, announced today that Maj. contests throughout the South, was forced to cancel his plan to be presént a School auditorium is expected to be taken when the concert opens at 8 p. m. “The Universal Judgement,” built on a relig theme and one of the few number was written exclusively for military the Key West High to such an extent that he decided to include in the commencement For lovers of well known songs of anoth y, there will be Paul J. B. O'Neal, of Fort Pierce who is in demand as a critic and judge in band the Monday concert because of the ill of his wife. Every seat in the High with Farrar’s popular march “Bombast Camille De Nardis’ popular overture, numbers of its type, will be the second presentation of the evening. This ‘chool Band’s presentation of the number in clas impressed Dr. Casterton concert. Vhiteman ahd Ferdy Grofe’s. (MPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN More Hotels and Apartments. Beach and Bathing Pavilion. Airports—Land and Sea. Consolidation of County and City Governments. oy and “Tura Lura Lural,” by a 2 & 4 5. Community Auditorium that popular composer, J. R. Shannon. The novelty nu “Comin’ ’Rucn . the Mountain,” is bound to be a crowd pie. Following the symphonic march, “Knightsbridge,” from Eric Coates, “London Ag. ” there will be a < ort interm The second half of the concert will open with the popular march b_ Fillmore, “His Honor.’ TI Mystic Land of Egypt,” will be KEY WEST PLAYED MAJOR ROLE IN CUBA’S INDEPENDENCE Key West played a major role in the events that cul- minated in Cuba’s independence half a century ago, an anniversity that was fittingly commemorated here last Tuesday, as well as in the Island Republic. Naturally, the anniversary brings to mind the days when Key West was the base of operations for Cubans while they struggled for independence. Their first at- tempts for leberty dates back almost a century and had much to do with shaping Key West’s economy. Cubans, who fled to Key West to escape the wrath of Spain, intro- duced cigarmaking in this city, and though only a few “buckeyes”, as cigarmakers call small cigar factories, re- main here, that industry for many years brought mitlions of dollars in profits to Key Westers and, in the 1880s, in- creased Key West’s population to a point where it became the largest in Florida. It was here that Marti, Cuba’s “George Washington”, stirred the patriotic fervor of Cuban exiles; it was here that he and his asociates planned attacks on the Span- iards in the second war for independence; it was from here that he went forth to Cuba to die in his fight for her liberty. Marti made cigars in Key West,.and men who work- ed with him said he was obsessed with the determination to gain independence for his country. He was staunch in his faith that his goal would be obtained, and he and oth- er members of the Cuban junta struck when they thought the time was opportune to strike. Many gave up their lives in the cause and countless thousands experienced hardships that incensed the people of the United States. That bitterness flamed into action when the U. S. Battle- ship Maine was sunk in Havana Harbor. Those were stirring days in Key West. It was to this port that the prizes captured by American warships were brought; it was here that the Atlantic fleet was based and it was from here it went forth to destroy four Spanish warships after Hobson’s unsuccessful attempt to bottle them up. Key West can join in closer unity with the Cubans than any other city when they celebrate the anniversities of events that they revere in their country’s history. The Citizen congratulates the citizens of our neigh- boring Island Republic on the observance of the fiftieth anniversary of their independence. ¢ band in the final march of the will be pre- ns. ast from Brazil.” Dr. Cas Old Soldiers Never Die.” who will scon cleze ovt hard to mcehe this yorr a issued, Dr. Castr:ton followed by popular South American Rhythms from David Bennett's concert when it renders “The Vanished Army,” from wh came the saying sented the winners of the present school term and fare 1 will be said to tt The majorettes, flag twirlers and the letter girls, all of whom have during the presentation. No seats will be reserved. No invitations are bei dol musici the band, will be on stage seni Sweet Girl Graduates Of CMI fi to by Tucker of National up on the stage at the Convent auditori of the ceremony. I cft to-+ Dropp, Allenne Speer, Barbara Nels TEN GRADUATES OF THE CLASS OF 1852, Con cent graduation exercises. Each girl Perez, Nancy Sawyer, Peggy Pinder, Jo Sais. s at the re- sses Sally i Isabel GHAFT OF PRICELESS WISDOM Sale Of Electric Bonds Authorized authori ‘Light Cases In \ ited Court Criminal Court |Caro today fined 4 for improper parki ers for reckless dr 40 And 8 3 Group Ho!d Initiation on th Havana. Cuba | yageurs left ing the pub- A satisfied customer is one who insists that you are selling your stuff too cheaply. _ SLICE OF. HAM ilar. fe dollars for ha " the | 3 cense. Reckless ( last imposed on the { M Hoffh Styer, $1 m Miner d notice of sale ‘ Jr Ounean Phillip F ak 1 full. Mo ten dollars and James Pettigr th le by Commissioner five dollars I 1 se by J. De Fr nce was deferre ar ae case of William charged with reckless heck for $96.72 a + — ¢ has been be Cha Henge ° Made The White Uniforms a WE CLEAN are distinguished and a average because they @ cally cleaned and mechanically processed by exverienced and skill- ed workmen STRONG ARM BRAND COFFEE Morris Elected Triumph MIAMI BEACH — Clyde x talon. | Coftee 44 POINCIANA |» Daytwnn Booch. Mill CLEANERS 718 Simonton St. Phone 1086 at aLL GROCERS Eee Seecccceccccccoessgeseee® People’s Forum The Citizen qweteomes expres- possi | the vie of its reaé- “Oleander Cutting’ | Editor, The Citizen: Last January I wrote a letter to the Mayor of Key West, about my mother’s stay, part of 2 years, in Key West; and asked if anyone would give me an oleander cutting. The people had given them to mother; they lived for years; last winter, she had lost her oleanders. And I never had any. Grandma had a pink one, 4-5 feet high, branched, bloomed every summer; in fall, mother carried it down cellar, in spring she trought it up, and out again. Later, or sometime, they had a white one; and about 1940, mother bought the three colors, pink, white, and red, and I think the white ones and the red ones never bloomed; I'm not sure about the white, but I'm quite sure the red one never bloomed. In the January letter, I said I would pay for a cutting; this was true, in a way, I would if I could; I can't afford it; though I would pay afterward, or would try to save enough; I have a business typing, and it doesn’t pay all it costs, which means not enough to eat or to wear; I've had to pay the rent, or be put out; and to my mother, what I could; and the “‘ser- vices” of telephone, gas, and elec- tric so as not to be cut off; and, between eating and paying on a debt, I’ve chosen, usually to pay on the debt. I'm sorry if this is too personal a letter or explanation. I can’t take any relief, they would give it to me only if I would give up my busi- ness and small dwelling, and go in- to a room, The business brings in some, and is a kind of indepen- dence, though not enough; would rather work, th life, then take relief. A few days ago, I saw a letter from the Mayor’s office, that he had sent the letter to you, and it said, they hoped if anyone sent me an oleander cutting, it would give me pleasure. Pleasure was kind of a new thought: I've thanked the Lord for the live of duty, Sincerely, Florence B. Crane 519 West 121 Street, Apt. 1-A New York 27, New York May 13, 1952 * Edgar Laprade, star ¢enter of” the New York Rangers, operates a hotel during the off-season. We Service All Makes of Cars, Special in... CHRYSLER PRODUCTS Bill's Southernmost Garage BILL TYLER, Owner 107 Whitehead St., Corner Angela IF YOU CAN'T STOP, SMILE! Learn to type... Several Type- writers for Sale. 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