The Key West Citizen Newspaper, September 11, 1952, Page 1

Key West, Florida, has the most equable climate in the country, with an average tange of only 14° Fahrenheit VOL. LXXIII. No. 217 Ministerial Association Plans All-Out Fight To Defeat Race-Track Group * City Will Use New Car Testing Want JayCees To Provide Two Speakers | Opposing Track | The JayCees will be ask-| ed to present the opposi-| tion to the proposed $300,- | 000 dog track by provid- ing the main speaker at | the pro and con rally to be | held two weeks from to- day, it was nnanimously | agreed by the Key | West Ministerial Association at a special meeting this morn- ing. Father John Armfield, president, said that the Association had been ask- ed at a meeting with the JayCees and Key West; Kennel @lub yesterday to provide two speakers against the track. _ ._When he questioned ministers this morning, they suggested im- mediately that the JayCees be called upon to provide at least one of the anti-dog track speak- ers. The fact that the club was the first civic layman’s group to come out im,ppposition to the track was advanced as one reason. “The JayCees have some excell- ent speakers,” said Father Arm- field,” The Rev. Ralph Rogers moved bi Father Armfield and the Rev. J.-P. Touchisn toke the necessary: steps to obtain the speakers. They agreed that they will get in touch with the club immediately so that one of the JayCees anti-dog track spokesman can take the floor at Bayview Park on September 25. Speaking for the track will be lawyers Abe and Sidney Arono- vitz. Abe Aronovitz is President of the Key West Kennel Club and Sidney, secretary. Father Armfield explained to the association how yesterday’s noon meeting came about. “The dog track people told the JayCees that they were go- ing to hold a rally and asked the JayCees to sponsor it. The Jay- Cees said they could only spon- sor rallies at which two sides of an n iterday morning a JayCee called me and told me there was a meeting at 12 noon at (Continued On Page Three) . The Key Wrest Citize Equipment For Auto Inspection Starting Mon. Hurricane Aid To Be Given At Clinic Dr. Dalton, Red Cross Medical Chairman Says First Aid For Minor Injuries Would Be All Monroe county clinic will be Key West's central first aid station in event injuries are recived by resi- dents during a hurricane, accord- ing to an announcement made by Dr. R. J. Dalton, Red Cross medi- cal chairman, announced at a meet- ing of the Chapter of the American Red Cross Tuesday. Dr. Dalton said that he and his staff will remain at the clinic in the event a hurricane should strike. It was pointed out, how- ever, that only minor injuries would be treated at the clinic. Mrs. Edith Brown, chairman of the committee’s nursing service, reported that arrangements had been completed for pregnant wo- men to'be admitted te the hespital.- Don Fox of Marathon, informed the committee that, the shelt@ at Marathon had been made possible through voluntary contributions of residents of that area. The shelter is the fire station, located next to the State Highway Patrol office on the Overseas Highway. Paul G. Albury, general chair- man, stated that all colored resi- (Continued On Page Three) Registration Up To 12,146 Now Registration continues to elimb for the November election with a total of 12,146 reported today by Supervisor Sam B. Pinder. The voters are coming in steadi- ly tosign up not only for the big general election November 4, but | in time for the special election of | Supreme Court Justice October 14. Employment Wanted War Veteran de: at Night. Janitor. J. D. BEARUP $22 Fleming $St., Rear. Phone 1823-J. 1s Employment Watchman, Guard or Though the books for registering for the October 14 election close on ; Saturday, they will remain open for the November election until 30 | days prior to it, October 4. Only those need register who have not registered since January (1, 1950, Pinder said. DANCE EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY LES ROHDE \ AND HIS 12 PIECE OLYMPIA ORCHESTRA AIR CONDITIONED COCKTAIL LOL NGE AND BAR REFRESHMENTS AMPLE PARKING SPACE OPENING FRIDAY FOR THE FIRST TIME 9 PLM. — 2AM. Rumba Jam Session THE CROSSWINDS MARATH ON. FLA. THE SOUTHERNMOST NEWSPAPER Semi-Annual DIRECTIONAL SIGNS TO GUIDE MOTORISTS WILL BE PLACED 4 With the installation of the City’s mew brake and headlight testing equipment completed, Key West's semi-annual auto inspection pro- gram will get underway on Mon- day at the Number Two Fire Sta- tion in Poinciana, Acting City Man- aber Charles Roberts said today. The present Auto Inspection Stickers will expire on Monday. However, the start of the safety checks which ordinarily get under- way on September Ist, has been delayed due to the acquiring of the new equipment. Roberts said that the program would probably rup for a month. Inspection cards, which must be filled out in advance, will be avail- able on MoNday at the Fire Sta- tion and in the office of City Tax Collector Archie Roberts. Motorists are urged to determine what their engine number is before report- ing for the inspection of their ve- hicle. # Directional signs to guide motor- mee soins oepeetio n station will be en ee be reached by turning left off Flagler Avenue on 12th street. In addition to the brake and head- light inspection, the usual checks of horn, muffler and windshield wi- per will be made. Roberts estimated that the num- ber of motorists appearing for the safety checks will exceed the March figure of 6867 due to the an- nual influx of winter residents to the city. Morales Tells JayCees Of Consular Duties The duties of a consular officer night by Cuban Consul to Key West, consul commended JayCces for their interest in goverrmental a‘ fairs. He spoke of the historic re- | lations between the Island City and the Island Republic. He urged Key | West to preserve the old Cuban | landmarks in the city. Morales told of the protection of Cuban nationals in this country. He described the legal documents he supervises for Cuban-American nations The consul was introduced to the | meeting by Program Chairman Joe | Pinder. Next week Circuit Court Judge Aquilino Lopez, Jr., will address the Junior Chamber on the state and Federal constitution, avcord ing to Mervin Thompson, acting publicity chairman, GARDEN TOOLS Thompson Enterprises, Inc. HARDWARE DIVISION Careline St. Phone 886 DUKE’S. BAR-B-Q OPPOSITE THE AQUARIUM Hours 8 A.M. to 10 P.M. BOB PEARCE. Mor were described to Jaycees last | Oscar Morales at a packed meeting | at the clubhouse on Flagler avenue. | In a lively and witty talk, the , IN TH KEY WEST, FLORIDA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1952 Admirals Confer J ed against 18 year old Jerry Hinde ~ Official U.S. Navy Photo KEY WEST, Fla., Sept. 11—Rear Admiral Frank T. Watkins, Atlantic mine force commander, left this afternoon following a one day visit to the Naval Base, officials here disclosed today. During the visit R-Adm. Watkins, accompanied by three mem- bers of his staff, familiarized himself with the operations of the Base, Fleet Sonar School and the Operational Development Sta- tion. He was guest of the commanding officer of the submarine tender Bushnell, departed about 1 o'clock this based here, at lunch this noon. The admiral afternoon, R-Adm. Watkins is the father of Lt. (j.g.) Frank T. Watkins, Jr., USN. presently serving aboard the Key West-based submarine Clamagore. Sharp Eye Kept On Area Here MIAMI, Fla. (®—Weather Bureau forecasters kept a sharp eye today on a \suspicious low pressure area ioctl developing in the Atl tic Ocnar200"miles\cast’ of Daytona Beach. “We are keeping an eye on it although it doesn’t look like much,” said meteorologist Allen Mazshall “There are plenty of coastwise ships in the area giving us re ports.”” Marshall said it was unvsual for a hurricane to form in that area, but it has happened. | Wants Southern | Chivalry Resumed ATLANTA (®—Aa aroused group of Southern gentlemen believes the South should rise again—on trol | leys, that is, when the ladies are } standing. | The Order of Southern Gentle men, Inc., has been granted a charter in Fulton Superior Court here to promote “appreciation of chivalry.” “There just isn’t enough chivalry left in the South,’ observes one member. “You get on a trolley and all the men are sitting while the ladies are standing. It used \ to be the other way around.” E U.S.A. 18 Year Old Jerry Hinde Faces Grand Jury Action As Aftermath Of Crash A manslaughter charge was plac- of 2207 Flagler Avenue following a Coroner’s Inquest into the death of *| Mrs. Nora Wallace who lived at 1910 Harris avenue, Coroner Roy Hamlin stated yesterday. The fifty-one year-old woman was | killed instantly on the night of August 30th when she was struck | by a speeding automobile driven | | by young Hinde at First Street and | Staples avenue. | Hinde has been held in the Mon- | roe County Jail since the date of the fatal accident for investigation | when he was unable to raise $5000 | bond. A six-man Coroner’s Jury brought | in a verdict that “Nora Wallace |came to her death as the result | of injuries incurred in an automo- bile accident, said automobile be- |ing driven by one Jerry Hinde, | which automobile was driven in a | reckless manner, speeding, passing a vehicle at an intersection and op- jerating on the left side of the street. Hinde will remain in the County Jail pending Grand Jury action on | the case. | According to the testimony at the inquest of a pair of witnesses to the accident, Joseph Crusoe of 902 Florida sgreet,,and ‘Nathan’ Niles | who resides at 1401 12 Newton street, they were in a car immedi- ately ahead of the death vehicle as they approached the intersection of First street and Staples avenue, when Hinde pulled out to pass them at the intersection at which time he struck the victim. Police Officer Edward Ramirez | testified as to the results of his | investigation at the scene of the (Continued In Page hree) Local Grocers And OPS Officials Meet ae ae: es PRICE CEILINGS the follov ON FOOD Compiete Stock of Mechanic HAND TOOLS Cuaranteed jor Life Roy’s Key West Auto Parts Co. TELEPHONES 1877 . 1878 12} OUVAL STREET CALL YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD DEALER —The man whe lives in town KEY WEST SALVAGE CO. Highest Prices For Junk Batteries Scrap Metal, Rags, tron — Old Cars — Trucks CALL — 166 — FOR PROMPT SERVICE CASH { | | | | | | | | | Chisley * Comdr. Byrnes Tells Youths About Chinese Commander Ray Byrnes, retired, | of the U. S. Navy gave a very in- | spiring talk this morning at the) Harris School Assembly. His topic concerned the Chinese and their customs. He had_ several ob- jects with him used by the Chi- Nese, such as a gadget used in| counting Chinese Idols that are worshipped; huge long tooth picks, etc. He also explained the religion, history and contemporary affairs of PRICE FIVE CENTS Key West, Keys To Be Made Special Price Area By OPS Says Pricing Program Will Help Grocers Key West and the Keys | will be a special price area with localized ceilings, Of- fice of Price Stabilization Price executive Ray D. Se- mans told wholesale and re- tail grocers yesterday at a meeiing in the USO patio. Semans, out of the OPS Jacksonville office said that a can of beans in Key West would have a_ different ceiling price than one in Jacksonville because of the cost of transportation of food commodities to the Is- | land City. |of the school children was shown | sent. China. He was introduced by Principal Randolph T. Russell. Mr. Russell | remarked, “I think Commander Byrnes has shown a remarkable ability in talking down to the lan- guage and understanding of, even, second grade children. The interest He assured the grocers present that the community pricing pro- gram which goes into effect throughout the nation on Septem- ber 29 will actually help grocers. “You will have posters listing ceiling prices on 400 or 500 items. | Whenever a customer complains of a price you can refer her to the price list.” ; B. C. Castelaw, regional super- visor of the Community Pricing Program out of Atlanta, Ga. said the ceiling price program will be of inestimable value to the house- wife shopper. “She will be able to look at the list of legal prices and know for sure if she is being’ charged cor- rectly,”” The community pricing program works much like the old OPA of World War II duration. It has been tested in Jacksonville, Fresno, Cal. will leave Saturday for routine op. | and Fargo, S. D. since January 28, erations at Jacksonville, Fla. and} Semans said. Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, submarine} “We found in by their quiet way, and eyes wide open. “Thanks to the Commander for a fine lesson on China for the chil-| dren of Harris School.” He received a fine ovation in the | long and sincere clapping of hands. Over 425 children were pre- | Two Local Subs Leave Saturday Two Key West-based submarines} Jacksonville that | Squadron twelve headquarters here| wholesalers, retailers and the pub- announced today. {dic all approved of the program. The USS Balao will operate for a| Now we're ready to go throughout week with the commander fleet| the USA.” air wing 11, based at Jacksonville, By September 29, most of the na- | Naval Air Station and is scheduled] tion should be covered by the pro. to return to Key West on Sunday.| gram. All of Florida should be, he The USS Sea Dog will head for| said, since testing has already tak- Guantanamo Bay and will operate! en place in Jacksonville and seven with the training command there | surrounding counties. for a month. She is expected to re-|_ Demand for the price ceiling pro. turn sometime next month. | gram has come primarily from The submarine Sennet. who has} consumers who want some securi- been in Cuban waters for a month | ty that prices will not soar beyond will return Sunday their present all time high on “market basket” items so essential Youth to American family's well being. Must Hang |S. L. Sheftall, chief of the food : branch at Jacksonville described ANNAPOLIS, Md. (#—John W. | the forms that wholesalers and re- 23 - year - old racetrack | tajlers will have to fill out, Amend- cleanup boy, was sentenced yes- | ments will be issued once a week terday to hang for killing his uncle to add to the monthly price list in an argument over a pack of Though OPS had invited more parties than 15 Key Weat wholesalers and Bee vee convicted retailers in the food business to to hear the informative discussion. last May in an argument over who owned a pack of cigarettes dropped on the street of shooting M. C. Palmer of Gulfstream food stores, F. J. Miller of Key West Provision company and Paul Chor. vat of the U. S. Navy commissary were present. It was Palmer's Coatinur¢ O0 Page Three) KEEP OUR CITY CLEAN By Calling Mr. FEINSTEIN, Phone 826-W We Buy all kinds of Junk LOCATED AT SIMONTON AND DEY $78, NOTICE The Albury Neon Sign Service is still in operation at their old location 614 Greene Street Telephone 1670 “SER Citizen Staff Pt FOR SALE 51 CHRYSLER DEMONSTRATOR Equipped with Power Steering, Radio, Air Conditioned Heater and Porque Drive NAVARRO, Inc. @! DUVAL STREET DINN ER IS SERVED! Every Night At The CASA CAYO HUESO COMPLETE DINNER Swiss Steak Special Each Night $1.85 INTERESTING MENU at PLUS A VARIED AND DINNERS TILL 10 DANCING TILL DAWN Mike Arnold at the Piano TOP OF DUVAL ON THE ATLANTIC