The Key West Citizen Newspaper, December 10, 1952, Page 1

Ramis er, tec: Key West, Florida, has country, with VOL. LXXIII. No. 294 the most equable climate in the an average range of only 14° Fahrenheit Che Key West Citizen THE SOUTHERNMOST NEWSPAPER IN THE U.S.A. Albury Points Out Golf Course Dangers To Hospital Patients Crisis In Blood Bank Liaison Is Aired At Meeting A golf ball may injure a mother {m labor at Monroe General hos- pital unless immediate steps are | J taken to put up fencing separ- ating the golf course and the hos- pital, warned hospital adminis- trator Willard Albury last night. Albury told County Commis- sioners that on November 29, at 2:30 p. m., a stray golf ball was driven into the labor room of the maternity ward, shattering the window and spraying broken glass on the bed where mothers | # await the birth of babies. , “Had a mother been in, that bed at that moment, she would have been injured.” Albury ‘warned. “Fortunately none was in the bed at that time. But gentlemen, we must protect our mothers from golf balls. We have had several windows broken in the maternity ward. ‘We have repeatedly asked the Golf Club to do something about it. Sometimes they pay for the windows, but that is not the point. We cannot jeopardize and employees of the by allowing this situa- tion to continue.” The Commissioners asked Coun- ty Attorney Paul Sawyer and Clarence Higgs, chairman of the Hospital committee to call upon the City Commission to try to Bet the city to put up a fence. “It’s city owned property, and it’s their responsibility to put up| | a fence,” the Commissioners said. “But no matter whose respon- sibility it is, mothers must be Protected,” Albury said. Sawyer said it would be diffi- cult to find the cuiprit who sent a , = through the window if he or didn’t admit it. 4 held $339.11 hospital bill is paid for Curtiss Newberry who attempted fo slash his throat some weeks ago. Dr. Ralph Herz said that the owner of the boat had agreed to Pay the bill through a dispatch to the Coast Guard when Dr. Herz (Continued On Page Nine) pS ae ae CG At Tampa Probes Tortugas Missing Shrimper The death of the unidentified shrimper who was lost over- board at Dry Tortugas last week is being: investigated by the Coast Guard in Tampa, it was learned today. The dead man’s ship, Anna Lucy, has returned to her home port, Fort Myers. She was di- rected to get in touch imme- diately with the officer in charge of CG Merchant Marine Inspection, who will conduct the investigation. Since the death occurred out- side the three-mile limit, it comes under Federal rather than Monroe county jurisdic- tion, it was said. No informa- tien en the pr name or home was available today. CHAPPELL’S VARIETY STORE 1100 White st. WILL REMAIN OPEN EVERY NIGHT UNTIL 9 P.M. “TILL, CHRISTMAS Beginning Tomorrow KEY WEST SALVAGE Co. STOCK Contractors and Builders Attention FOR cD — STEEL PIPE «BEAMS - ANGLES OF ALL SIZES We Want Junk of All Kinds OLD CARS AND TRUCKS N08 Tr . p wiley up tig a 5d, Saint Nick’s Helpers | Footage Ruling +/cind its own attempt to pro- “\vide for minimum footage 5 4 FIREMEN AND THE renovating for Christmas giving are shown at here. If anyone has toys they are unable to bring in to donate to this worthwhile project, a call to any of the Fire Stations will get the ball rolling. Members of the Key West Angels, motor- cycle club, are doing the pick-up work, and they will get to your house post haste to pick up any toys you can give. Bids Are Opened, Decisions Postponed On County AND AWARDED WHEN SAUNDERS RETURNS Thousands of doliars in bids for the parking lot lease at Meacham field, for Sherifi Department radio and patrol cars, and fire equip- ment were opened but not awarded by County Commissioners at their regular meeting last night. The companies turned out in force eager to learn if they were awarded contracts on the variovs items, They were disappointed. Act- ing-Chairman Clarence Higgs and the ether three commission- ers present voted to postpone decision on low bidders until next week wher Chairmar Gerald Saunders returns from a week's vacation, The bidders were told that they must wait till then for the news. County Clerk Earl Adams said that it is usual procedure for Com- | missioners to wait for a meeting of all five before making awards. | Be that as it may, low bidders | went away disappointed that their bids. must now be sifted over by Commissioners. Bidding on the lucrative parking lot at Meacham field were the following: Diego Gonzalez, year’s lease; Archer, $1800; Eliza- beth Butkes, $3,024; Marco Mesa, (Continued On Page Nine) | ; POOR OLD CRAIG FOR SALE | SERVICE STATION Francis at Truman Dial 2-9193 Street and Evening Your PURE OIL Dealer | Tires .. Tubes . . Batteries .. Accessories For Every Occasion Samples . . . Closeouts Reasonable | LOST At MINNA’S . RED WALLET ontaining Florida, N. Y. Li- 933 WASHINGTON AVE. | censes and Pictures of my Grand- MIAMI BEACH, FLA. ARRAY OF TOYS they are in process of No. 1 Fire Station Child Molesting Case Tomorrow Arthur Geasey, charged on two counts of lewd and las- civious behavior on a female under 14 years of age, will be tried by jury tomorrow in Criminal Court, Geasey, who has been out on $2,000 bond, will be repre- sented by Attorney Tom Wat- kins. Juvenile Court Judge Eva Warner Gibson had made a full investigation of the case. Yesterday afternoon the six man jury of Criminal Court acquitted Joseph Perez, ac- cused of stabbing Frank Kee on July 18. The jurors evi- dently agreed that the kill- ing was in self defense. George Brooks represented Perez, a native of Key West, Vivian Knight this morn- ing pleaded guilty to an as- sault and battery charge in which her victim was cut. Criminal Court Judge Thomas Caro deferred her sentence on condition she pav hospital expenses of the victim. Criminal ccurt jury trials end tomorrow afternoon. $3001 for the son in Korea. MRS. EVERETT COX, 1311 Flagler ISLAND INDIAN RIVER FRUIT SHIPPED INSU AND Full Bushel $6.75 Hobby Shop SALE JRED AID n Ave. PH 63 DIAL 26141 or DIAL 2-2940 1 For Keys Lots KEY . EST, FL “IDA WEDNESDAY, D CEMBE!: 10, 1952 xk k n-&-& Official Opening | Is Reseinded The abandonment of the 5,000 square feet per lot ; minimum, predicted in last |Wednesday’s Citizen, took | place at County Commission last night. | Com. Frank Bentley mov- Projects | ~ | Beach commit |ed that the commission res- in residential and commer- cial lots on the Keys, fol- |lowing State Representative B. C. Papy’s strong opposi- tion to the minimum last jweek, and A. Maitland | Adams’ opposition to it last j night. | The four Commissioners present, | minus Chairman Gerald Saunders, |unanimously abolished ‘the mini- |mum and approved the two plats | which had been rejected last week Jon grounds of being under the minimum footage. The plats had | been submitted by F. P. Sadowski, | athon developer and Hall also of Marathon. so Adams attended the Commission { meeting last night partly to back up Sadowski’s plat request. His other purpose in “appear- ing before the Commission ended | up in a hot argument “between ‘ him and Commissioner Joe Allen Monree County chairman of Adams spoke as a home owner who pays almost a $1,000 taxes a |year to county and state im resi- | dence taxes alone. He said: “These model planes on Sun- day at County Beach are driving people crazy from noon to dark.” The residents of Martello sub- division and the Casa Marina |owners are paying large taxes to the city and county, he said. One home owner built a $50,000 home in which he lives just four months a year. Purpose of coming to Key | West is peace and quiet, Adams | said. “I ask that the Commission | prohibit the model planes flying on County Beach which is ad- iacent to Martello and other resi- | dential sections. 1 hereby offer | eight acres of my own further | up on Rest Beach for the use | of the model plane fliers. The | Casa Mari going to have a | struggle this season with the | | competition of superior motels. | It is paying terrific taxes and it should be protected.” Commissioner Allen moved that Adams suggestion be enacted and at his offer of Rest Beach be | accepted. He explained that he had numerous complaints about County Beach model plane noise, Key West had limited re- nal facilities and he was} hard pressed to meet its needs. | Adams jumped to his feet and said “I think it's the duty of | (Continued On Page Nine) the | | cea ! | ELK’ CHARITY BALL Friday, Dec. 12th at 9 P.M. | ADMISSION, $2.50 PERSON EVERYBODY WELCOME | ' Gala Out of Town Floor Show ee iu Gadi CAPT. A. E. BUCKLEY, commanding officer of the Naval Air Station, cuts the white ribbon for the official opening of the pew Seaplane Base Gate at a ceremony which took’ place at 1} o'clock this morning. The construction took eight} wee been, completed with landscape installation of in aie. new efitrance to the Seaplane Base is 600 feet edst of, the old gate on Palm Avenue. A number of commanding officers were present for the opening headed by Admiral Irving T. Duke, commanding offiaer of the Key West area, Early Approval Of City’s Sewer Financing Is Seen Hearing Set Today On Assault Charge A preliminary hearing for Law- rence M. Ball, 17, of the Naval Station, has been scheduled this , afternoon before Justice of the {Peace Ira Albury. Ball faces a | charge of “assault to commit mur- | der” following ap incident in which he threatened city — police officer Richard L. James at gun point early Friday morning. | The hearing was originally set for yesterday but Albury postponed (Continued On Page Nine) Christmas Suggestions FLINT KITCHEN CUTLERY DAISY and CAN O’MAT CAN OPENERS and ICE CRUSHERS USE OUR LAY-AW** PLAN HOME APPLIANCE CO., INC. $05 Simonton St. Dial 2-3621 LOST BLACK SPIDER MONKEY WITH CHAIN YESTERDAY AFTERNOON Avenue E and Flagler, Close to Boulevard IF ANYONE KNOWS OF MONKEY'S WHEREABOUTS PLEASE CALL 2-5903 HOUSING. OFFICIAL SAYS WASHINGTON IS ACTING ON FUND ALLOCATION OK All indications point to early approval by the federal govern- ment of the financing of Key West's sewer project, City Manager Dave King said today following the re- ceipt of a telegram from J. H. Dupuy, regional representative of the Housing and Home Finance Agency in Atlanta, saying tha* the city’s request for federal funds to start the project “is being pro- cessed to approval in Washing- ton.” DuPuy stated that he had received that information in a telegram from the nation's capi- tol The wire, King said, is tanta- mount to approval of tae project which has been ia the fire for sever. Smathers was requested by City Commissioners to aid in expedi- ting the grant for .ne badly need- ed funds, last week. Key West's (Continued On Page Nine) UNIT 56 LADIES AUX. FLEET RESERVE ASSN. WILL HOLD THEIR NEXT ————— CASA MARINA HOTEL MEETING AT NEW HOME Tuesday 16 Dec., 1952 at 8 P.M. R. Stowers Co As usual we are offering $10 as a trade-in on your old bike. USE OUR LAY-AWAY PLAN PRICE FIVE CENTS City Shelves Bar Employee License Decision Following Stiff Opposition At Tues. Meeting xk * x kk County Abandons Minimum Lot Ruling kk & kk Suggested Ruling Called Unconstitutional By Union An ordinance which would have required the licensing of all bar employees in Key West was shelved last night at the regular meeting of the City Commission after it was challenged as “unconstitutional” by its op- ponents. The Commissioners moved to table the measure pending a study into its legality by City Attorney M. Ig- natius Lester. The ordinance would have placed stiff controls on all bar employees. months. Senator George | Commission Lauds Local Navy Man Navy man Jack Burke, Citizen Sports Columnist, was the recipient last night of a commendation from| the City Commission when they voted unanimously to give the 32- year-old Navy man recognition for the “wonderful work” he has done in furthering the City’s sports ac- tivity. The Commissioners cited his work in the Wickers Field dedica- tion, the obtaining of additional Seating facilities at the stadium, the promotion of American Legion Junior Baseball and the Quarter- back Club in which he is a leading figure. } Burke, a native of Altoona, Penn- sylvania, did not appear in person City Commissioner Jack Dela- ney had introduced the ordinance which would have made it man- datory for all bartenders, waiters, waitresses, managers and enter- tainers to obtain a permit from the City Commissioners efore obtaining work, Fingerprints and two photographs would have been required although Delaney agreed to delete a provision calling for the assessment of a fee for the permits. The ordinance met. its stiffest opposition from the Hotel and Restaurant and Bar Tenders Union, Local 150, who in a letter labelled such a requirement as “discrimi- natory and unconstitutional.” The letter was signed by Armando Da- villa and Joseph Gild, president and secretary respectively of the union. J F Delaney said that the measure was patterned after an ordinance in effect in an Indiana City and was drafted after a group of Key West bar owners had admitted that “conditions were bad.” Commissioner Eisner opposed the move on the basis that enter- tainers and “fanty dancers” who come to Key West for twe te three week stands would be dis+ couraged from coming here. He suggested that the ordinance be JACK K. BURKE at the meeting and the Commis-! sioners asked that he be invited to the next session of the City Com-| mission so that they may com- mend him personally. He is the editor of the Key Out- post, local Navy publication. He has been stationed in Key West for two years, A copy of the commendation will be sent to Admiral Irving T. Duke, “shaved down” for this rexson. Key West B-Girls apparently escaped attention in the measure. Albert E. Carey, principal of the Ponciana School appeared at the meeting to request the deeding of land surrounding the school which is owned by the city to the school board. The land had earlier been given to the Quarterback Club for use as a football practice field, Carey pointed out that the school enrollment is growing rapidly and the land is badly needed. Attorney W. Curry Harris, new- ly-elected president of the Quarter- back Club, urged the city to grant the land to the school and that “no strings be attached in the deed.” The city had earlier asked for a provision in the grant that the land revert to the city in the event it ceased to be used for recreational purposes. However, such a provision was challenged on the basis that it wes thought Commanding Officer of the Key West Naval Base, and will become | a part of his official record. | EQUIPMENT FOR ' 7 . | Ur'-: Water Fishing | Thompson Enterprises, Inc. HARDWARE DIVISION Dial 2-3132 } | Caroline St. ' | Attention Please! KEEP OUR CITY CLEAN By Calling MR. FEINSTEIN | DIAL 2.3036 | We BUY all kinds of JUNK | All Kinds of Scrap Metal | Located at Simonton & Dey Sts. (Continued On Page Nine) WE WILL REMAIN OPEN SATURDAYS FROM 9 to 5 ROBERTS OFFICE SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT 126 Duval Street Dial 2-3604 CHRISTMAS CARDS IMPRINTED RECONDITIONED TYPEWRITERS AT LOW PRICES Royal Standard and Portable Typewriters Can Be Bought On Terms i THE ONLY KEY WEST HOTEL DIRECTLY ON THE OCEAN SPECIAL LOW RATES From $6.00 SINGLE and $8 DOUBLE ‘ith Bath *@DELICIOUS FOOD Daily eCOCKTAIL LOUNGE No Extra Charge for LING COV ALL INCLUDED In DIAL rgent Private Beach HOUSE ERED ¢ YOUR ROOM RATE 2-2451 Rates Avaliable TH Dec. Mth