The Key West Citizen Newspaper, January 7, 1953, Page 12

Page 12. THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Smathers Moves For Abolition Of Electoral College WASHINGTON (#—Sen. George Smathers (D.Fla.) Tuesday an- Bounced introduction of legislation to. abolish the electoral college as Presently constituted. He had said Previously he would do so. ‘At present, all of a state’s elec- STRONG ARM BRAND COFFE® ‘Triumph Coffee Mill at ALL GROCERS Wednesday, January 7, 1953 toral votes go to the candidate who carries the state. Smathers pro-| Poses to divide them in the same ratio as the state’s popular vote was split. That would require an amend- ment to the constitution as would two other changes he offered: Nationwide primaries to replace the present convention method of nominating major party candidates for President, A provision that 2 vice president taking over after the death of a President shall serve only until the next general election, rather than the full term, Thus 1 vice president succeeding to the White House would serve no more than two years. 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PHONE 2-5631 PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis has designated January 2-31, 1953, as Cam- paign for March of Dimes, and 4-Dor Champion Radio Get You There And Back NJIid YNOA INVI WHEREAS, the year. 1952 was an epidemic year of polio and a tremendous amount of money was used in the fight against paralysis, and “WHEREAS, we fully realize that it is only thru our financial help and unceasing work that we can suc- cessfully combat this dread disease, Now, Therefore, By virtue of the powers vested in me as Mayor of Key West, Florida, I, C. B. Harvey, do hereby proclaim Tanuary 2-31, 1953, as campaign period for March of Dimes and earnestly urge all of our visitors and citi- zens of our community to be especially generous in their financial contributions and to cooperate further by giving of their time and talents to make this cam- Paign a success in every way. C. B. HARVEY, Mayor of The City of Key West, Fla. Victor Lowe, City Clerk. MISTER Junior Class To resent Mystery Play Jan. 15, 16 The Juniors have come up with something different in Key West High School plays. As you can tell by its name “Drums of Death” is a mystery, The story to this mystery be- gins when a group of oddly con- trasted le arrive at midnight at a half-ruined mansion in the desolate lagoon. They were sum- moned by a telegram which was false. To find out what happened to these people come out and see this thrilling mystery. The students who have taken parts are: Deanna Archer, Amelia Gillette; Pat Byrd, Paula Bailey; Katherine Boaz, Mrs. Oakley; John Keiser, Mr. Cooper; Ray Winkle, Eugenia Bowles; Mary Sweeting, Mrs. Gil- lette; Stanley Aymong, Jules; and Jan Thompson, Dr. Cameron. This play is to be held at the High School Auditorium on two nights, Thursday and Friday, Jan- uary 15 and 16 at 8:15 p. m. You will find that the production is very entertaining, so come out and help the Juniors make a suc- cess of their project. Meters To Accept Dimes As Gifts Key West's motorists will have the opportunity to contribute to the March of Dimes Polio fund follow- ing an agreement by the city com- mission to donate all coins, with the exception of the regular nickel parking fee, which are found in the city’s parking meters. Monroe County Fund raising chairman . Bill Neblett said that within a week stickers urging the publie to place dimes in the slots for the benefit of the polio fund, will be placed on all meters in the city. Neblett also expressed the hope that winter visitors to the city might kick in with a few dimes, “by mistake.” NOTICE Mr. Edward H. Griffith P. O. Box 22 South Laguna, California Dear Mr. Griffitht You:are hereby notified that on the 5th day of January, 1953, the City Commission of The City of Key West, Florida adopted Reso- lution No. 849, declaring its in- tention to appropriate Lot 10, Square 3, Tract 10, Island of Key West, for public park purposes. Please take notice that the City Commission of The City.of Key West, Florida will meet at a special meeting to be called on Monday, February 9, 1953, at 8:00 P.M., to confer with the owner having an interest of rec- ord in such land, or his agent, and to agree on the appropriation of said property by The City of Key West, Florida. DAVE KING, City Manager. jan7,14,21,28,1953 WHATEVER YOUR NEEDS IN THE LINE OF Children's TOYS COME TO THE TROPICAL TRADER 718 Duval St. Dial 2-6262 SPORTSMAN SINCE OPENING OF THE HUNTING SEASON TELEPHONE CABLE TROUBLES CAUSED BY BUL- LET HOLES HAVE SOARED, ESPECIALLY ON THE FLORIDA KEYS. MUCH INCONVENIENCE, MANY SERVICE DELAYS AND CONSIDERABLE NEEDLESS EXPENSE ARE THE RESULTS OF INDISCRIMINATE SHOOTING TOWARD CABLES ALONG HIGH- WAYS. WON'T YOU PLEASE DO YOUR SHOOTING WHERE IT IS NOT LIKELY TO DAMAGE PROPER- TY AND INCONVENIENCE OTHERS. THANK YOU BELL TELEPHONE SYSTEM New Entertainer Delights Crowd At Wylk’s Club BY JAXON At least once a week I find 1 must see a show, early, medium or late at the new Wylk’s Supper Club because that’s as often as the show is completely changed. After seeing the lovely picture of Glorida Lee furnished on Monday for advertising, I couldn’t wait past Monday night, and of course I wasn’t a bit disappointed. If ind that these are high caliber shows, and you can take your old grand- maw out there to worship at the feet of the lovely Ann of the nostalgic voice, laugh and chortle over the inanities and insanities of one Alkali Ike, who we suspect is the altar ego of Al Robinson, and laugh and thrill to that wonderful pair, Angelino and Francisco, who bring more than a little of old |Spain to the Southernmost City where it agrees so well. To get on with this latest charm- er who replaces the charming Adele, she dances unbelievably well, and her feet are lightning quick. The camera doesn’t lie and she is altogether beautiful. Of course I have very ood rea- | son for traveling out to that place on Stock Island on U. S, 1 besides the change of show on Monday night. That is the night you will find Les Rohde of Olympia fame taking a busman’s holiday and directing the show. Do you know that man is actually directing the Wylk’s Club show on his night off? The other six nights a week he performs his chores of nine year’s duration at the Olympia jly to take charge in his absence. Theatre in Miami, and on this one | And a very nice job he is doing night comes to Key West to emcee the show and give the performers and orchestra a hand. I thought it was particularly nice of him on Monday night to give full credit for the good work of the band to his drummer whom he selected person- Brighten up and protect your car with our fine custom made auto tops and seat covers in too. A big kiss and an orchid to the Band, the little outfit that does such a great big job. 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