The Key West Citizen Newspaper, November 26, 1952, Page 1

Key West, Florida, has the most equable climate in the country, with an average range of only 14° Fahrenheit OL, LXXIII. Fit. Pierce Mystery No. 282 Visits Klug M: urder Scene - Accompanies Chief Deputy On Secret Trip To Little Torch An unidentified Fort Pierce wo- mati accompanied Chief Deputy | Sheriff Tommy Dixon to the scene | of Harry E. Klug’s murder at P Little Torch Key beach yesterday | and returned immediately to Fort Pierce, State Attorney J. Lancelot BULLETIN TOLLS LIFTED BY JAN. TALLAHASSEE County residents may ride over | the overseas highway tc Key West ‘Shrimping Is On Upswing Survey Here Shows Today (® — Monroe ; Lester said today. The woman came of her own free will with Dixon. She was not under ahy summons, nor had » any warrant been issued against her. The State attorney refused to comment on any connection be- tween her and the high-heeled prints in the sand by Klug’s body. : Dixon has been checking in Z Fort Pierce, Miami and other cities for possible suspects in the murder of the Rutgers University graduate whose bullet pierced body was found on the beach four weeks ago Friday. The coroner’s jury declared the f young man was murdered. Experts are being consulted to determine how the skull of the bulfet, killed man could have been so badly fracture1, when che bul- let made only a single path through his brain. Further they are being | asked by Dr. Herman Moore, au- topsy performer, how an external ' blow could have fractured the skull but left no serious abrasions on the head. These and other questions are being probed in the month old (Continued On Page Seven) CIFELLI'S | without paying tolls after Jan. 1. The State Board of Administra- | tion, which supervises the debt |incurred for the construction, to- |day authorized elimination of the tolls for passenger cars of bona fide Monroe County residents bear- ing license tags bought in the county. Trucks and buses bearing utili- have to pay the tolls. The proposal is subject to approval by the State Road Department. The state expects to have the whole Overseas road debt paid off jby April, 1954. Then it will become toll-free to all traffic. Businesses Will Close For Holiday Navy, civilian, county and city employees all have a one day holiday for Thanksgiving tomorrow. The courthouse and city hall will be closed. Only the police department will stay open. The Sheriff's department at the courthouse along with other of- THE SOUTHERNMOST NEWSPAPER IN THE U.S.A. ~™ KEY WEST, “LORIDA, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1952 Gal WASHINGTON # — President Truman here emphasized what he | called the “Spirit of Unity” in the nation, in issuing his proclamation setting aside Thursday, Nov. 27, as Thanksgiving Day. The text of the proclamatior fol- lows: In the cycle of the seasons, an- other year marked by the abun- | dance of God’s gifts is nearing its end. At such a time we are wont to turn to him and with humble hearts to offer thanks as a nation for his manifold blessings. We are moved by the inspiring Boats Flock Here | From Northern Seas 72 < tural As Winter Season thankful for the natural and human | Gets Underway ‘ | spiritual standards ourselves but also to help others in the effort to j are on the upswing after the reg-| achieve or adorei malt being. i 1 We are grateful for the priviliges pour Sues layoff, a survey of the | nd rights inherent in out way of | waterfront indicated today. Shrimp | jife, and in particular for the basic | fishermen, who have spent the sum-! freedoms, which out citizens can mer and early fall fishing in north-| enjoy without fear. This year it is Shrimping activities in Key West ties commission permits will still | ; ern waters, have already begun to! | flock to the city and veteran ob- | servers predict a banner season | despite the fact that several of the | larger dealers have moved their | operations to other ports. | The number of boats operating | in Key West has risen from a hand- ‘ful last month to better than a hundred at this time. Over 300 boats are expected to flock to Key West for the peak of the season. While the weather here in the past two weeks, has curtailed operations, shrimp buyers have reported fine catches for the time that they have fished. One shrimper told of the ship- ment of some 6500 pounds of the “pink gold” in the past three days. Operations in Marathon are on the upswing with nearly half a hundred boats fishing from that port. Meanwhile crawfishing and com- mercial fishing operations are in full swing with all indications! especially fitting that we offer a prayer of gratitude for the spirit of autumnal beauty of our land, which | expression to our thanks, and let uplifts the hearts of men. We are | us humble endeavor to follow the resources which have enabled us | to the will of Almighty God. not only to enjoy high material and | | of America, conforming to our hal- LET US ALL GIVE THANKS unity which binds together all parts of our country and makes us one nation individible. Now, therefore, I, Harry S. Tru- man, President of the United States lowed custom, and in consonance with the joint resolution of Con- gress approved on Dec. 26, 1941, do hereby call upon all our people to celebrate Thursday, Nov. 27, 1952, as Thanksgiving Day. On that day let us, with a full awareness of our privileges and a deepening sense of the obligations which they entail, each in his own way, but to- gether as a whole people, give due paths of righteousness in obedience In witness whereof, I have here- unto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States of Ameri- ca to be affixed. this eighth day of Novembex in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-two, and of the Independ- ence of the United States of Amer- ica the one hundred and seventy- seventh. $15,000 Goal Is Aimed At In R.C. Drive A goal of $15,000.00 was set for the annual Red Cross Fund drive at a luncheon meeting of division chairmen held Tuesday at Hotel La Concha. While advance gifts are now being accepted, the drive will get underway in full swing the last week of February. Miss Charlie Vosburg, special field representative, was guest speaker, She told the volunteer workers that 15 per cent of monies collected will go to National Head- quarters and 85 per cent will re- main in Key West for local ehap- ter needs. pointing to a better season than in the past year. State Conservation agent Joseph Knight reported today that there! (Continued On Page Seven) fices there will be locked up. Retail stores will close. Res- taurants, however, will be open for the big holiday business expected. Most local restau- rants are featuring full course She urged that data showing just what the Red Cross is doing in Key West be prepared and made available to the public. “Far too often the public is not | familiar with what the Red Cross Soc. Security Man To Be Here Dec. 2 Don’t guess about your rights under the Social Security Law if in doubt, find out, at your lo- cal Social Security Office. On Tuesday, December 2nd, a field representative of the Miami Social Security Office will be in Key West to answer questions and take claims. You can see him at the Florida State Employ- ment Office, 314 Simonton St., Key West, Pre-School Heads Turn Out For Done at the city of Washington | Unidentified Poison Kills *~ Defendant In Damage Suit Quits Force Police Officer Resigns For “Reasons Beyond His Control” Here | The resignation of City Police Officer Ralph: Maribona, who is the defendant in a $75,000 damage suit brought by a former Navy Manager Dave King yesterday. Maribona resigned, he said, “due to conditions beyond my control.” The 25-year old officer faces a suit brought by ex-Navy Lieuten- ant James Kicklighter, who claims that Maribona “unlawful- ly and unjustly” assaulted him resulting in a broken arm which will seriously damage his pro- fessional career. Kicklighter was discharged from the service short- ly after the incident. He is cur- rently in residence at the Gra- dy Memorial Hospital in Ati % Georgia. The City of Key West is co-defendant in the case. Maribona faces charges of as- sult and violent battery on the night of September 17th. The in- cident occurred on Duval Street in a skirmish with a companion of Kicklighter. When the Navy doctor intervened he claims that Education Meet Ten nursery school and kinder- garten leaders, private as well as public turned out for the import- ant meeting on curriculum coordi- nation with first grades last week. The meetings were held under the | turkey dinners for the ocea- sion, Ttalian’ Restaurant . 990 TRUMAN AVE?” Ppen 4 té 11:00 PL ; Daily | \PREE PARKING IN REAR : PHONE 235-xW Christmas Suggestions: Svibvam Spavomasjers, trons, ¢ Coffeemasters & Toasters. USE OUR LAY-AWAY .PLAN Home Appliance Co., Inc. Y 605 Simonton St. Tel. 11 Hotel La Concha --- Rainbow Dining Room THANKSGIVING DINNER SERVED FROM 1 P.M, TO 8:30 P.M, Choice of: Sardine Canape Fresh Key West Shrimp Cocktail Criminal Court Jury To Be Drawn A venire for the criminal court jury to be drawn December 8 will be chosen by Judge Thomas Caro on Friday. The Judge will draw up the panel following guilty plea session of court at 10 a. m. Friday morning. This session will have the minor cases, traffic violations, drunken driving and others. Jury trials on December 8 will include a second degree murder case and other important crimes al- | legedly eommitted. CATS POOR OLD CRAIG SERVICE STATION is doing locally,” the field repre- | direction of. Leland S. March, gen- sentative said. Joe Sirugo, fund chairman, told (Continued On Page Seven) EQUIPMENT FOR Under Thompson Enterprises, Inc, HARDWARE DIVISION Caroline St. Phone 886 Orders Taken for PUMPKIN and MINCE PIES. We Also Have Fruit Cakes STORE cLoses THURSDAY Chilled Fruit Cup—Supreme Essence of Chicken Iced Tomato Juice — Drop Dumplings or Cream of Mushroom Soup Toasted Watters... . ROAST YOUNG TOM TURKEY — Savory Dressing ROAST PRIME RIBS OF SELECT BEEF au q08 ..- Assorted Relishes $2.50 $2.50 Charcoal Broiled New York SIRLOIN STEAK, Au Buerre _ : or GRILLED BABY LAMB CHOPS—Mint Jelly __ Broiled Fresh FLORIDA LOBSTER—Drawn.: Butter Candied Yams $3.50 $1.90 $2.00 Snowflake Potatoes Buttered New Green Peas Cauliflower Au Gratin Sliced Combination Salad W/Thousand Island Dressing Hot Dinner Rolls Hot Mince Pie—Brandy Sauce Golden Pumpkin Pie—Whipped Cream Fresh Strawberry Meringue Glaci Strawberry Jello English Plum Pudding Salted Nuts - Mixed Nuts - California Dates Coffee or Tea Francis at Truman __ Phone 918 Your PURE OIL Dealer Tires .. Tubes .. Batteries «- Accessories | PEREZ BROS. BAKERY PHONE 1463 OWNER Ordered Away Will Sacrifice Beautiful House On Flagler Avenue EVE SURGEON OF MIAMI Will Be In Key West Saturday, Nov. 29 at the Office of i Dr. Joseph Groom, Water Fishing | te eral superyisor of instruction of Monroe schools. State int on Elementary Education, Charlotte Stien- hans, the functions of the the police officer broke his arm in the ensuing scuffle. All charges against the Navy surgeon and his companion were dismissed in city (Continued On Page Seven) SMALL CRAFT WARNING EXPECTED IN KEY WEST Small craft warnings are expect- ed to be hoisted tonight or early tomorrow with a “norther” sche- duled for the Key West area. The warnings held at leasi one boat, yacht, the Martay Ill of Ft. kindergartens and nurseries and ways in which they can be ¢o- (Continued On Page Seven) Attention Please! KEEP OUR CITY CLEAN By Calling MR. FEINSTEIN PHONE 1309 We BUY all kinds of JUNK All Kinds of Scrap Metal Located at Simonton & Dey Sis, Lauderdale in port. She -was scheduled to sail for Havana this afternoon. THANKSGIVING * SKATING PARTY THURSDAY NIGHT, 8 to 10:30 “K Turkey As Door Prize” 420 Southard St. Phone 9116 WANTED IMMEDIATELY 6 TO 10 ACRES — All In One Piece For HOUSING DEVELOPMENT WILL PA MUST BE IN WRITE BOX MA Y CASH KEY WEST 10, c/o CITIZEN RAUL‘S Dr. J. A. Valdes 619 DUVAL ST. For Appointment — Phone 332 CARIBE 2-BEDROOM - 2 BATHS | WILL ACCEPT BEST | OFFER | | FOR INFORMATION PHONE 26 ALBERT J. MILLS Realtor | RESTAURANT THANKSGIVING SPECIAL EGGNOG ICE MILK DIRECT FROM THE FREEZER INSTEAD OF THE USUAL CHOCOLATE THANKSGIVING DINNER “Best In Key West” MENU Relish Tray Tomato Juice or Shrimp Cocktail Chicken Soup al Reina ROAST STUFFED TURKEY | | Full 7 Course Turkey Dinner $2.75 SERVING — 2 P.M . to 12 MIDNIGHT HEAR MIKE ARNOLD AT THE PIANO FROM 8 P.M. NIGHTLY LEE’S ORIENT THANKSGIVING SERVED FROM 11:30 DINNER A.M. ’TIL 9:00 P.M. Local Man Here Tuesday James Higgs Succumbs In Monroe Gen. Hospital After Fatal Dose James B. Higgs, 43, 2824 Seidenberg Avenue, died shortly after being admitted to the Monroe County Gen. eral Hospital after swallowing an unidentified poisom early last evening. The attending physician said that he “assumed the poison was administered accidentally.” Higgs was found mortally ill in his home by relatives and was rushed to the hospital by ambulance where he died without regaining consciousness. Investigating offi- cials said that a bottle which had contained a “very strong acid” was found in the Higgs home but that they were Turkey For The School Kids Today More than 1,000 Monroe county | school children ate turkey for lunch today in all the schools which have cafeterias, Superintendent of Public Instruction Horace O’Bry- ant said today. The youngsters ate their first turkey dinner in the school cafe- terias of the Key West High school, (Continued On Page Seven) j unable to determine whether or not it was the same | Surgeon, was accepted by City | poison that caused the fatality. Higgs was said to be in poor health and unable to work for some time. He was also said te be despondent over the possibility of his son entering the service, However, officials are sald te be considering the possibility that Higgs may have been taking medicine when he grasped the wrong bottle. The man’s wife, Mrs. Faye Higgs who is employed at a local grocery store rushed to the mar’s Coroner Roy Hamlin said today that no autopsy will be scheduled. Higgs was at one time employ- ed by the Key West Housing Authority. Survivors in addition to Mrs. Higgs, are his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Alpheus Higgs; one son, Jay (Continued On Page Seven) DAIRY FREEZE ROOSEVELT BLVD. THURSDAY SPECIAL IT WILL BE TASTY STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM TRY ITI KEY WEST SALVAGE CO. STOCK ISLAND Contractors and Builders Attention FOR SALE USED — STEEL PIPE - BEAMS - ANGLES OF ALL SIZES —eo— We Want Junk of All Kinds OLD CARS AND TRUCKS CALL 136 Announcing The Opening Of The FLAME RESTAURANT 604 Truman Ave. Our Special Get Acquainted Thanksgiving Dinner Choice of Cocktail — Soup or Juice + Cocktail Seafood Cocktail - Fruit Cocktail - Orange or Tomato Juice Chicken Noodle Soup STUFFED ROAST TOM TURKEY «..» Cranberry Sauce - Giblet Gravy ONE-HALF BARBECUE CHICKEN BARBECUE BABY RIBS BAKED VIRGINIA HAM — Fruit Sauce CHEF’S SALAD BOWL — DRESSING Choice of two vegetables - Mashed Potatoes - Candied Yams French Fries - Buttered Squash - Baby Lima Beans Whole Kernel Corn - Green Peas - Pickled Beets Choice of Desserts ... PUMPKIN PIE with Whipped Cream ~ REGULAR EGGNOG 8c QT. EGGNOG ICE MILK REGULAR PRICE DAIRY QUEEN CORNER OF WHITE & UNITED STS. HOT MINCE PIE with Rum Sauce Hot Biscuits with Honey and Butter Cottee or Tea $1.65 CHILD'S PLATE $1.25 SERVES FROM 11:30 A.M. TO 10 P.M. DINING ROOM SEATS 150 PEOPLE Dinner $2.00 — Child’s Plate $1.35 Phone 1397 FOR RESERVATIONS 506 Fleming St. Pumpkin Pie or Ice Cream Tea or Coitee $2.50