The Key West Citizen Newspaper, November 29, 1952, Page 1

Key. West, Florida, has the most equable climate in the country, VOL. LXXIII. (No. 285 Garol Dalton Wins “Votce Of Democracy” Competition / HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR TAKES UNANIMOUS VERDICT OF JUDGES | IN SPEAKING EVENT Carol Dalton, 16 year old Key West High. School Senior, was the Winner in the Junior Cham- ber of Commerce sponsored “Voice: of. Democracy” speaking contest, according to the results ef the judging announced today by JayCee Tom Ketchings, chair- * * man of the local contest. Joyce Mounts, Douglass High School ‘entrant, was the runner up in‘the contest and Jackie De- laney .of. the Convent of Mary fmmaculate was the third place winner. * Miss. Dalton was presented with two $25 Savings Bonds for her five minute oration which ‘was adjudged the best of the three entrants. But. all of the girls received fdenfical prises when Arthur Mulberg, local Chevrolet deal- @r, ‘whe listened to the com- Petition averred that he could mot decide which girl was the | winner ‘and matched the first place prize with four $25 bonds which were divided between the two, other contestants, Lou's | Radio and Appliance Shop and, the Dayco Shrimp Company donated the other two bonds. Using as: her, theme, “I Speak for Democracy,” Miss Dalton outlined ‘the principles of De- m when she said, “It is difficult for. us here in the United States, living. under the benefits of a Democracy, to realize that many people are unaware that these is exist—the free- dois that We Know so well. But, Tam confident that they will pn goon! They will hear be- Sauauen voice is be- thy eat ne will hear through the a she continued. ie ciroel for ‘a few to sntra have to hate and an, do. It is incredi- * (Continend On. Page Four) Fairbanks Water Pumps From’ $88.00 Thompson: Enterprises, Inc. , -MARDWARE DIVISION Ca Phone 886 Hi with an average range of only 14° Fahrenheit [Speaking ¢ Cont $ will I abe MISS CAROL DALTON, 16-year old K. W. High School senior, gives out with a happy smile after she was adjudged the winner in the annual “Voice of Democracy” petition was sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce, Che Key West Citi est Winner THE SOUTHERNMOST NEWSPAPER IN THE U. KEY WEST, FLORIDA, SATURDA.., NOVEMBER 29, 1952 Chamber Has Busiest Nov. 28 In History More In-Season S. A. ZEN The Associated Press Péletype F F 3est Interests of is ices. eatures and PhotofS@ ‘or 72 Years Devafelh’fo PRICE Mayor Harvey, Commissioner Cobo To Attend Ferry Co. Meeting Mon. Calls And More Mail Mark Start | Of 1953 Season The biggest November 28 in his- tory took place at the Key West Chamber of Commerce office yes- ; | terday, according to Chamber offi- | cials. | | Some 114 letters were received from prospective visitors asking about the Island City. Fifty-five | tourists actually called in person at! the desk for maps and informa-| tion on Key West, according to/ Mrs. Jo Garland, office secretary. “The wifiter tourist season is get- ting off to a good start,” Mrs. Garland commented on the boom- ing day. A year ago on November 28, only 30 visitors called at the desk which is in the USO building on Jackson Square, and only 36 letters re- questing information on tourist fa- cilities here were received. Busi- ness is getting so large that Mrs. Garland, who works under Cham- ber manager Harold Laubscher, | has an assistant, Mrs. Joan Olson, for the season. Last November 28 the Island City had the drawing card of Pres- ident Truman’s presence to start the season early. In view of absence this year, For Work Well Done!! Citizen Staff Photo speaking contest. Com- Mrs. M. Russell On Welfare Board Mrs. Mervin Russell has been appointed by Governor Fuller War- ren to serve as member of the District Nine Welfare Board of the State Department of Public Wel- fare, it was announced today. eel Russell replaces Vance Stir- with The Rev. Ralph “who is also a Mon- roe county representative. Mrs. Russell is active in other Key West civie movements. She has been a member of the Key West Council of Social agencies, (Continued On Page Four) CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS Nesco and Westinghouse Roasters, Pressure Cookers, Blenders, Picnic Jugs Use Our Lay-Away Plan HOME APPLIANCE CO., eye 605 Simonton St. No Cover ~ THINK A DRINK... SLOPPY JOE'S NEW POLICY ‘WORLD FAMOUS DRINKMASTER . JAY ROSS Will Pour 60 Different Drinks trom the Same Shaker for You to Enjoy on the House and Verify Their Authenticity. THREE TIMES NITELY No Admission Charges TURNS WATER TO WINE LATE SHOW TONIGHT! ‘necial Showing THE NEW MARIO LANZA MUSICAL “Because Youre Mine’ INTRODUCING DORETTA MORROW BOX OFFICE OPENS 11 P.M. WYLK’S STOCK ISLAND Now Presenting FRANKIE NANN'S TRIO 10 P.M. all “2” ALSO ENJOY OUR CHARCOAL BROILED STEAKS — SERVED FROM 5 P.M. They Can't Be Beat! recently resigned. She | —> the jump in mail and visitors is indicative of a big, big - season ahead, Meanwhile, to expand the ever growing Chamber’s activities, an intensive membership drive’ is starting Thursday, Laubscler an- nounced. Two teams of ‘workers will call on prospective’ members and ex- Navy Man Jailed On Theft Charge Thomas F. Pope, a Navy man attached to the USS Crossbill was. jailed last night on a theft charge after he was accused of taking a coat from an automobile owned by (Continued On Page Twelve) Commentator Ea KW Sailor SUB ARINE BOMBING | forces headquarters today ordered Mike Jacobs, JayCee man of the | identified submarine off the east last night. |“high ranking naval officer,” re- German of “The Night Before ' hour chase off the Polillo Islands. visit Mrs. Jacobs and his baby | active along the coast. He said (Continued On Page Twelve) EE INVESTIGATED IN P. I. Mike Jacobs On MANILA — Philippine armed s 9 1 a full investigation into the re- Nat'l Hook-Up ported depth-bombing’ cf an un- Year for 1951 was heard by Key | coast of Luzon Island. West friends on a radjo.program| The Manila Bulletin, ‘quoting a Mike: broadcast from the USS | ported several depth charges were Bennington, his translation from | dropped Friday during a three Christmas.” He ‘won $60 for his| A spokesman confirmed that rendition and a three-day pass to | Philippine naval patrols have been son in Minnesota. “there are no known friendly subs | All this good luck tappened on in ‘he vicinity of the alleged DAIRY a EZE ROOSEVELT BLVD. Citizen Staff Photo | Special for Sunday BANANA ROYAL FRESH, DELICIOUS JUMBO STRAWBERRY AND PEACH SUNDAES FREE PRIZES FOR THE KIDS RESTING before getting acquainted with more than 2,000 brand new policy makers in the Eisenhower administration, Godwin, veteran Washington radio commentator, relaxes at the home of his friends, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Otto, KEY WEST SALVAGE CO. STOCK ISLAND Contractors and Builders Attention FOR SALE USED — STEEL PIPE . BEAMS - ANGLES OF ALL SIZES We Want Junk of All Kinds OLD CARS AND TRUCKS CALL 136 The Casa Marina Hotel Will Open for the Season MONDAY, DECEMBER Ist ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN $8 --- $10 --- $12 Double $6 --- $8 --- DELICIOUS MEALS AT POPULAR PRICES BALLOT BALLOT BALLOT BALLOT BALLOT POLLOCK’S QUALITY JEWELERS AWARD TO OUTSTANDING FOOTBALL PLAYER KEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL 1952 1 VOTE FOR: __. $$ $__—__—_ (Player's Name and Sweater Number) Rates: Single (Your Name and Address) This ballot to be deposited in the ballot box at Wickers’ Stadium or at Pollock's. Additional FREE ballots may be obtained at... POLLOCK’S QUALITY JEWELERS $0¢ DUVAL STREET Jewelers for Three Generations™ nm Inside Page for Full Details Direetly on the Ocean Cocktail Lounge (Bob McGreu’s Band will Open for the Season on Dee. 20th when the Hotel will Commence Pxperienced Operating on the Full American Plan) Citizen Staif Photo CAPTAIN TOMMY WEST receives a warm kiss fram football queen Shirley. Trudeau at con- clusion of highly successful Key West High School season last. night. Valuable Player” trophy which was presented to West after 21-12 triumph over Cristobal eleven here. Over 4,000 Key Westers witnessed the international clash in the Conch Bowl, Shirley holds Shrine “Most Death Is Near For Sister Kenny SYDNEY — In the tense, | hushed lounge of her Toov oomba | home, Sister Elizabeth Kenny to- day lay dying—and she baew it. Before the iron-willed 66-year-old citizen of the world lased into a coma two days ago, she quietly told her docter, John Ogden: “I know now that this is it.” Ironically after her 40-year fight paralyzed on her right side unable to talk, The latest bulletin from her Queensland home tonight said, “No (Continued On Page Twelve) HOOD TIRES AT WHOLESALE PRICES MADE BY HOOD RUBBER Co. } | LOU SMITH A DIVISION OF 8. F. GOOF RICH CO. 116 WHITE 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 Sts. J. R. Stowers Co. As usual we are offering $10 as a trade-in on your old bike. USE OUR LAY-AWAY PLAN Very Good Investmen 2-story, J-apartment house on Caroline Street, 25% chase orice of $10,008.00, terms 2 Duplex buildings and corner lot, producing 17% chase » price ¢ $71,000.60, terms Duplex c rm $. construction near against limb-destroying oliomye- | litis, Sister Kenny was comletely | and/ | Confab Set In Jax | Mon. For Havana- | Key West Ferry | Service Backers | The City of Key West j will be represented at a | meeting of the newly form- led Key West-Havana Ferry | Corporation in Jacksonville fonday, Mayor C, B. Har- ey said yesterday. The | May or, along with City |Commissioner Delio Cobo | will fly to Jacksonville to | sit in on an informal session ‘of the ferry backers. |. The negotiations currently be- | ing discussed for the leasing of the newly acquired Clyde-Mallory | Docks by the ferry operators are not expected to come up for dis- cussion at the confab, according | te Harvey. The conference is being called by the ferry corporation to iron out details for the operation which is expected to get under * way early in the spring If pres ent plans jell. The Key West rep- e attending the s “observers”, Harvey indicated when he said that they would not enter inte the discussion “formally”. The proposed lease of the dock area is currently under study by the City Commission and City Man- ager Dave King. The company has made a tentative offer, through their local representative, asking for the lease on a fee basis calling for the payment of $1 for each auto and truck transported, $1 per ton for freight and/25 wom hy ne engex. The city is expected to out for a be ci guarantee which will assure the amortization of the money they are paying out for the purchase and repair of the docks, The ferry representatives have in- dicated that they will be agreeable to.a deal of this sort. The City bought the docks sever- al months ago from the Gulf Atlan- tie Transportation Company at a cost of $150,000. Repairs estimated (Continued On Page Four) “Just For You” LOGUN'S Is Again Bringing Something New to Key West— Al Raymond Trio “THE MADMEN OF COMEDY” Plus Our Dance Band The 3 KEYS Playing Rumbas and American Music “SEEING IS BELIEVING” LOGUN'S DINING ROOM OPEN DAY AND NIGHT LOGUN'S OCEAN PATIO 870 BY RESERVATION NO COVER NO MINIMUM ts In Income Property gross on pur- 946,908.06 cash, betence easy. gress on pur- $6,900.00 cash, beience easy. County Beach producing 17% Gress on $16,000.00 purchase price, terms $5,909.00 cath, balance payable in 16 years. P-etery, Papariment howte on purchase price of $12,000.08, ress terms 56.000 00 cone and stsume 4,406.99 tien, payable $100.9 per month JOHNSON & JOHNSON 419 DUVAL ST PHONE 372