The Key West Citizen Newspaper, January 30, 1953, Page 7

ST. PETERSBURG CHEMIST REPORTS ANTI-BARNACLE COMPOUND HE SAYS MAY SAVE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS ‘NEW METHOD PARALYZES NERVES OF BARNACLES By WALTON ROCK BALTIMORE —The 10,(00-ton Liberty ship George A. Wawson roamed the barnacle-infested wat- ers of the Atlantic, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean for More than a year. But when she was raised in dry- dock yesterday, her hull showed hardly a trace of barnacles—those seagoing, crustacean hitchhikers that foul ship bottoms and cost ye When Join forgets io lea ME any shopping money, I use this handy gadget here to get in touch with City Loan’Co. e Need cash for shopping? Phone, and then drop in for the money. You'll like the friendly folks at City Loan Co. CITY LOAN CO. 524 SOUTHARD ST. DIAL 2-5681 FOR HOME or COMMERCIAL USE... We Are Prepared To Furnish You ; With Clear, Pure Cube Crushed ICE - Thompson Enterprises, Inc. (ICE DIVISION) DIAL 2.6831 KEY WEST, FLORIDA lee Overseas Transportation Company, Inc. Fast, Dependable Freight and Express Service between MIAMI AND KEY WEST Also Serving ALL POINTS ON FLORIDA KEYS Between Miami and Key West 4ambaay 2-3) Express Schedule (No Stops En Route) LEAVES KEY WEST DAILY (EXCEPT SUNDAYS) at 6:00 P.M. Arrives at Miami at 12:00 o’clock Midnight. LEAVES MIAM! DAILY {EXCEPT SUNDAYS) at 12:00 o'clock Midnight and arrives at Key West at 6:00 o'clock A.M. Local Schedule LEAVES KEY WEST DAILY (EXCEPT SUNDAYS) at 8:00 o'clock A.M. and (Stops At All intermediate Points) arrives at Miami at 4:00 o’clock P.M. PLM. LEAVES MIAM! DAILY (EXCEPT SUNDAYS) at 9:00 o'clock AM. and arrives at Key West at 5:00 o'clock Free Pick-Up and Delivery Service FULL CARGO INSURANCE the shipping industry an estimated Robert D. Spiers, a 38-year-old St. Petersburg, Fla., chemist, but it gave him a “great feeling,” nevertheless. To Spiers, it was proof that an anti-fouling compound he devel- oped really works. The compound, known as Dianol, was mixed with the paint that was: applied to the Lawson’s hull Jan. 21, 1952. When the Lawson was raised out of the water here yesterday, the only barnacles on her hull were in patches along the keel, where blocks that held the ship in place last year kept the painters from getting at the surface. “TI believe,” Spiers said, “that this is the first time a commercial vessel has been able to stay in barnacle-infested waters over a year without developing a severe growth of fouling organisms.” The master of the Lawson, Capt. Andrew Vasaka, said the log of the freighter would show no speed loss or increased fuel consumption toward the end of her year afloat. Usually toward the end of a year, he said, barnacle formations cut 1% to 3 knots off a ship’s speed and send oil consumption up. The compound is a mixture of organic chemicals in powder form and mixes easily with any regular paint. It remains in suspension in the paint and is effective as long as the paint lasts. Spiers said it paralyzes the nerves of the barnagles or any other cold-blooded organisms that attach themselves to the ship’s bottom. They die and fall off. Coming Events FRIDAY, JANUARY 30— Old Fashioned hymn sing and fellowship program, Poinciana Baptist Church, 8:30 p.m. Ceramic Classes, 7 to 10 p.m., West Martello Art School, County Beach. Knights of Pythias, Pythian Hall, -728 Fleming Street, 8 p.m. is 's Ball for March of Dimes, 9 p.m., Casa Marina. , Navy Thrift Shop, hours 1 to § p.m. Special Key West supper menu, served at social hall on Wil- liam Street, 5 to 7 p.m. by WSCS of Fleming Street Meth- odist comed. SATURDAY, JANUARY 31— Youth for Christ Rally. hast | Street Methodist Church, Fleming Street, 7:30 p.m. Martello Towers Art School, County Beach, children’s class- es, 10 a.m. to noon. Adult por- trait classes, 2 to 4 p.m. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1— Opening of Street Fair, outdoor exhibit of paintings by Key West Artists group, beginning at 1 p.m. today. After that, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Clinton Place near municipal aquarium. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2— Alcoholics Anonymous, Key West group, meeting at 8 p.m. Water color landscape painting class, 2 to 4 p.m., West Mar- tello Gallery Art Classes, County Beach. Methodist Men, Wesley House, 8 p.m. Key West Temple No. 20, Py- thian Sisters at K. of P. Hall, Fieming Street, 7:30 p.m. Executive Board of Poinciana PTA, at school, 8 p.m. Key West Archery Club, Ley Memorial Church annex, 7:30 p.m. Circle One, Presbyterian Wom- en, 8 p.m. Woman’s Auxiliary St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 3 p.m, WMU of First Baptist Church, at Church, Tourists wel- 3 p.m. Key West Ministerial Associa- 100 million dollars a year in lost time and drydock charges. The sight of the Lawson’s smooth hull was no surprise to Posy Drain sono MISS BETTY MADIGAN will of Dimes ball at the Casa Marina Hotel. With a style all own, Miss Madigan captivates her audiences wherever she pears. The ball begins at 9 tonight. Tickets will be sold at the door, tion, 11 a.m. Circle Two of Women of the First Presbyterian Church. Key West Players meeting, Barn Theatre, 8 p.m. (Date changed this month because of Papy wedding). Juvenile Council meeting at County Health Clinic, 8 p.m. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3— Kiwanis Club dinner meeting, 6:30 p.m. Youth for Christ Bible Study, Methodist Church, 729 Flem- ing Street, 7:30 p.m. Ft. Taylor Duplicate Bridge Club, 7:45 p.m. Beginners’ Bridge Group, Ft. Taylor Officers’ Club, 8 p.m. Ladies Golf Tournament. K. W. Golf course, 9 a.m. Combined social and handicraft hours at K. W. Youth Center every Tues. evening. Open house party, 8 p.m. Portrait painting classes, 2 to 4 p.m., - West Martello Art School, County Béach. Navy Thrift Shop, every Tues- day, 10 a.m. to Ifrni.’ Key West chapter ‘Disabled American Veteréfi3, uz Tem- ple, 8 p.m. bd Key West Assembly ‘Nv; 13, Or- de. of Rainbow Girls; Scottish ‘ite Temple, 7:30 $.m. Air Patrol, American Le- gion Home, Stock Island, 8 p.m. Minoca Council No. 13, Degree of Pocahontas, Redmen’s Hall, Caroline Street, 8 p.m. Junior Woma: Club business meeting, Woman’s Club, 8 p.m. Coral Shores PTA, 8 p.m. Key West Chapter No. 283, Na- tional Sojourners, First Pres- byterian Church, 7 p.m. Sea Finigee Cootiette Club 371, VFW home, 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4— Navy Wives’ Bowling League, Naval Station Alleys, 1 p.m. Meeting, Junior Ch. Commerce at clubhouse, 8 p.m. Island City Navy Wives Club No. 88, meeting at White Hat Club Lounge, 10 a.m. Handicraft Group, Naval Station Library, 2nd floor, 8 p.m. Ceramic classes, 1 to West Martello County Beach. ZX-11 O.W.C. coffee, 10 a.m., home of Jean Spirt, 2007 Sta- ples Avenue. Key West Outboard Club Auxil- iary, 8:30 p.m. SubRon Wives, coffee, Fort Tay- lor, 10 a.m. STANLEY'S AUTO SERVICE 619 DEY ST. © General Motor Repairing © Overhauling © Brake Service @ Motor TuneUp WE CAN FINANCE ALL WORK All Work Guaranteed! The WEATHERMAN Key West and Vicinity: Partly cloudy and cool tonight; Satur- Gentle to moderate northeasterly winds, fresh at times offshore. Florida: Fair in north portion today, increasing cloudiness to- night and Saturday. Partly cloudy jelsewhere with scattered brief | showers on lower east coast to- iday. Not quite so warm in ex- be héard tonight at the March her ap- Maid’s Night Out | By RAYMER “The Steel Trap,” at San Car- los Theatre, | The trap is the safe in a bank/| vault, the bait is one million dol- | lars, and the prey is the mind of | a man tired of doing the same things every day. He has a neat cozy suburban home, a cozier wife, and a small daughter. He is assist- ant manager in a local bank and has worked himself up to that po- sition from teller and cashier. But an obsession possesses him when he thinks of all the money which is within reach just by the twist of a safe dial which combination he knows. So he begins making plans to maké ‘the haul and get away to Brazil, selected because there are no extradition laws (that’s a handy fact to know, hoh?). ‘The trouble | is, there’s a time limit. He has to get the passports, the loot, and | plane. connections ull late Friday afternoon when the bank closes to be in Rio before Monday morning when the bank would open and the loss be discovered. He excuses his | dishonesty on the grounds that the | portion reme southéast portion today, ising temperatures otherwise through Saturday. Jacksonville through the Flor- ida Straits:. Moderate northeast to east winds. today. Saturday, oderate to fresh southeast to south winds over north portion and moderate east to southeast over south portion. Partly cloudy weather. Widely scattered show- ers in south portion today. “East Gulf: Moderate easterly winds today. Saturday moderate to fresh southeast to south winds. |Fair today and over the south Increasing|Omaha _ Saturday. cloudiness over north portion Saturday. Western Caribbean: Moderate to fresh northeast to east winds |through Saturday. Partly cloudy |\to cloudy with scattered showers. Observations taken at City Office Key West, .Fla., Jan. 30, 1953 9:00 A.M., EST Temperatures Highest yesterday Lowest last night - Mean Normal - Precipitation Total last 24 hours Total this month — 4.68 ins. Excess this month 2.77 ins. Total this year .___._ 4.68 ins. Excess this year .. 2.77 ins. 0 ins. Relative Humidity at 9:00 A.M. 85% Barometer (Sea Level) 9:00 A.M. 30.10 ins—1019.3 mbs. Tomorrow’s Almanac Sunrise - 7:10 a.m. Sunset 6:11 p.m. Moonrise 7:44 p.m. Moonset — 7:31 a.m. TOMORROW'S TIDES (Naval Base) HIGH 10:31 a.m, 10:20 p.m. Low 4:05 a.m. 3:41 p.m, 000 ADDITIONAL TIDE DATA Reference Station: Key West Time of Height of | Bahia Honda (bridge) ———oh 10m 9.0 ft | No Name Key (east end) —+2h 20m | Boca Chica Station— Tide high water Sandy Pt.) —oh 40m | Caldes Channel money is covered by insurance and besides, he’s just plain tired of be- | ing plain tired of the daily grind Joseph Cotton does a nice job| of the harried man, and the narra tion background, but Teres: Wright, now blonde, and rather (north end) +2h 10m +14 f. —)—Minus sign: Corrections to be subtracted. {+)—Plus sign: Corrections to be added. Friday, January 30, 1953 THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Page y TEMPERATURES) ~ AT 7:30 A.M., EST Augusta Billings - |day fair with rising temperature. | Birmingham Bismark Boston Buffalo - Charleston Chicago Denver - Detroit El Paso Ft. Worth — Galveston Jacksonville Kansas City KEY WEST Key West Airpor: Los Angeles Louisville Meridian - Miami Minneapolis — Memphis - New Orleans New York NORRIE: fon oc Oklahoma City —.. ———.. 43 35 Pensacola ~ 58 Pittsburgh 23 mounolee os ag St. Louis —- 48 San Francisco 43 Tallahassee \Gilmore Sailor Wins Havana Trip D. E. Gretkowskig, seaman on the USS Howard W. Gilmore, was the lucky person in the vote-getting contest conducted aboard the ship to further the campaign of Miss Gay Barrosa for Queen of the Navy rity Carnival. Gretkowskig was announced Wed- nesday as the winner of the free round trip to Havana for two People. In the run-off among the several candidates selected by the Gilmore components, Miss Barrosa was chosen to represent the ship in the big contest which will be held for choosing a Carnival Queen for 1953. The Carnival dates are February 19, 20 and 21. The place is the Seaplane Base hanger. The public is invited. in The last Geraltl George Patton held the academy record as a hurler on the West Point track team. The biggest single game crowd at Crosely Field was 35,747 at the opening game of the*1924 season NCERNING THE ANYTHING CC AUTOMOBILES SEE 1130 Duval St. shopworn doesn't seem just right |Your Grocer SELLS That Good for her role as the wife. When she discovers in New Orleans, where the get-away is delayed, that her husband is a thief, she heads for the home range, leaving him think over the dire results of a life which would be a hunted one with loss of loved ones, country and self-respect. The suspense of the picture lies in the little details which James Osborne, the thief, has to take care of before he can carry out the scheme. The picture is not flaw- less by any means, but it holds in- terest. 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