The Key West Citizen Newspaper, October 13, 1953, Page 2

Body Of Polio Victim Is Sent To Minnesota The body of Lt. Jerome Larson, The_ | Weatherman a Page2 HEARINGS IN SUIT on From Page One) continuing contracts. According te Adams, Cabanas said “IN be damned if I’m for 88, who died of polio Friday in the’ Key West and Vicinity: Partly, giving them centinving con- | Naval Hospital, is being sent to- fay by the Pritchard Funeral Home to Minneapolis, Minn., for funeral services’ and burial. In Minneapolis the body will be at the Welander-Quist Funeral Home, 1200 W. Broadway. Since the body of Lt. Larson has been at the funeral home here, Guard of Honor from his ship has stood 24-hour watch, with one sailor standing at each end of his, casket. A classmate of Lt. Larson is being flown to Key West from New York to escort the body to Minnesota. Levi iis Slates Services The Ladies Auxiliary of Arthur Sawyer Post 28 will conduct grave-| side services for Mrs. Florence Gordon Wednesday morning at 10 a. m. Mrs, Gordon died unexpect- edly after being stricken in church Sunday. All members of the Auxiliary will meet at 9:45 a. m. at the) home of Mrs. George Sykes, 1015 Windsor Lane. Members of the Business and Professional Woman's Club will at- tend a Rosary service tonight at 8 p. m. in the Chapel of the Prit- chard Funeral Home. A High Requiem Mass will be held Wednesday with . Joseph Maring, S. J., officiating. Pallbearers will include Hoedi Henriquez, Joseph Henriquez, Geo- ge Henriquez, John Carbonell, Louis Carbonell and Louis M. J. Eisner. . Mrs. Gordon is survived by her husband Herman, a sister, Mrs. Pat DeSerbio, Hollywood, Fia., Mrs, Arcarda Henriquez, Mrs. Ni- na Gonzalez, Mrs. Jose Alazardi, Mrs. Cecil Carbonell, Mrs. Paul Lumley and Mrs. James Monda. TODAY'S STOCK MARKET NEW YORK (#—The stock mar- ket started on a mixed note today in a resumption of trading after the Columbus Day recess Monday. Prices moved fractions either .way, Many leading issues were slow in appearing on the tape. Aircrafts were ahead as a group, the only ccncerted movement in the list. All other divisions were mixed or stea Internation 1,100 shares up’ 3s while Radio Corp. started on 2,000 shares off %. They were among the largest blocks on the tape. Higher stocks included American F Cyanamid, Studebaker, Montgom- ery Ward, Boeing, and United Air- craft. Lower were New York Central, Standard Oil (NJ), Paramount Pic- tures, Bethlehem Steel, and Du Pont. CITIZEN IS CITED ‘Continued From Page One) giving the united effort to reduce accidents. “We are sure your interest and cooperation has inspired and will continue to inspire others to volun- teer their help inst our com- mon enemy - accidents. “Cordially, “WESLEY I. NUNN “Volunteer Coordinator “Stop Accidents Campaign “Advertising Manager “Standard Oil Company (Indi- ana)” BEATING VICTIM (Continued from Page One) Fine, 800 Caroline Street, was badly battered by the mystery sailors last Saturday. He said that he was walkirg between two buildings when a group of sailors jumped out of an automobile and rushed up to him. He added that | they first shook his hand and then beat him. The Navy men have reportedly been seen driv- Ing a yellow convertible. Police were called to the scene but they were unable to track down Fine’s assailants. Felling is high along the “beach” on Caroline Street znd a posse of residents there have been seeking the sailors. Some fear another eruption there. The Ni en were reportedly searching for a man identified as) Phil Archer, with whom they had @ fight in the Mascot Bar, Caroline Street. Fine is a barten- der there. Law enforcement officials are, apparently waiting to determine Fisher's condition before filing for- mal charges Fisher was born in Key West and later moved to Miami. He is a fisherman here. Sentenced For Lottery cloudy with little change in tem-) fears cept for widely scattered early morning showers. Moderate NE. winds today, moderate to occasion- aly fresh NE and E Wednesday. | | lers lower E coast, mostly during) inight and early morning. Jacksonville Through Florida Straits: Gentle to moderate vari-| able winds N position, and moder- ate NE winds S portion this after- noon and tonight: Wednesday mod-| erate to occasionally fresh’ NE to E winds, Partly cloudy weather. Widely scattered showers S portion.| East Gulf: Moderate NE to E cloudy weather. Few showers ex- treme S portion. Western Caribbean: Gentle to moderate Ely winds through Wed- nesday. Pertly cloudy weather. Widely scattered showers. Weather summary for the tropi- cal Atlantic, Caribbean Sea and Ern Gulf of Mexico: There are no signs of aay disturbances in the area today. Partly cloudy weather prevails with on!y widely scatter- ed showers and moderate, mostly easterly winds. winds through Wednesday. Partly | pli tracts.” ture through Wednesday ex-| Adams further testified that ¢vidence. Cabanas moved that no continuing contract be given the three. J. Lancelot Lester, who is repre- senting the school board along with Allan B. Cleare, Jr., Monroe Coun- Low tonight 73, high tomorrow 85. ty solicitor, asked Adams if the timuing contract. Florida:' Fair through Wednes-|three men were tendered contracts.’ On cross examination, Porter re- Aiday except widely scattered show-| “Yes,” Adams replied, but he did not recall the date. “Then what happened?” Lester asked. “March signed his contract and returned it,” Adams said. “Guth- rie and Russell questioned why they were net given continuing contracts.” “Did the board act on the pro- tests?” Lester asked. “At a later date,” Adams re- ied. Lester showed Adams the min- utes of a special meeting on August 26, 1952 at which it was agreed not to give Guthrie and Russell continuing contracts. “Why was nothing done about March?” Lester asked. “Because those two had filed protests,” Adams said. “March did not. He had signed and ac- cepted a contract.” THE KEY WEST SSTiZEN three appeared to be due Tuesday, October 13, 1953; nesses were heard: March, Adams,| Mrs. Lulu Kinsman, school finance officer, and O’Bryant. Adams, the last witness to testi- fy yesterday, was on the stand) COLUMBUS, Ohi> W—Democrat jwhen the attorneys got into a rac-imhomas A. Burke, 54-year-old 4- ja Kegasrers 1 ~ - etmition. ago time mayor of Cicveland, today! I |bolds the Senate pos: vacant since, On direct examination by Les- the death of Robert A. Taft July ter, Adams testified that the board'31. |had considered the March contract Gov. Frank J. Lausche of Ohio ** and determined that he should appointed Burke iate yesterday. I have an annual instead of a con- |was a surprise announcement by the Democratic governor, who ferred to a board of meeting of called his private secretary from May 9, 1952 and asked Adams if Cleveland and told her to release that was the meeting when the the news. : March contract was discussed. Lausche’s selection of his close Adams seid he “wouldn't say friend and long-time political ally that was the meeting” at which |gave the Democratic party a 48-47 the March contract came up. edge in the Senate. The other sen- Porter took Adams over the min- ator is independent Wayne Morse utes of several meetings but could of Oregon. Vice President Nixon not pin Adams down as to which holds the deciding vote should the meeting took up the March con-|Senate deadiock. Morse was elect- tract. Adams said it could have ¢d as a Republican but later bolted \been a meeting in April, May or the party in a hassle over policy. | |June of 1952. | The word that the sometimes school board} Porter then sought to determine Politically independent | governor ington required his presence there. |what action the board takes on|had named Burke tc the Senate issuing contracts to employees. He ©2ded speculation in some quarters ‘asked if action were taken as a.20d set other circles buzzing. result of a motion by a board) Speculation On ‘S4_ member. ses Datitiea! (ee patdoria is : 'wonder now wheth usche or an aad to jbe\ come sby * Burke—or neither wi ae elec- orter: o jtion in November 1954 for the re- Hedeak ee ees fo March OR. mainder of Taft’s unexpired term, Adams: You are taxing my|Which runs until Jan. 3, 1957. 5 Y| Persons guessing Lausche would Democrat Mayor Of Columbus Named To Fill Senate Post J. Y. PORTER BRITS (Continued From Page One) give them enough .evenue to pre- vent taxation to pay for the bond issue. They say tl. “unlimited” publican, said he would have noth-/taxation clause was made neces- ing to say on the appointment. aes so bee bonds could be sold. 2 | Next public meeting tc be sche- he ‘duled on the issue wil: be in Mara- Burke accepted the appointment thon, where the Chamber of Com- humbly. He borzowed a phrase merce will sponso> a talk by rep- from his favorite sport when he resentatives of the Florida Keys id: Aqueduct Commission and the Ra- “I feel somewhat in the posi- dar Engineering Company. tion of Lou Gehrig fcllowing Babe General Manager Ernest Ram- Ruth to the plate.” sey will represent the Commission Burke observed it is not easy|while Mr. John Greenleaf and Mr. to follow ‘‘a great senator, one of Samuel Drew will speak for the the greatest.” lengineering company It is on the Burke, like Lausche, is popular basis of their study that the bond at the polls. When Lausche re- issue proposal is being presented. signed as Cleveland mayor in 1945} to become governor, he appointed’ Cricket fighting is a national Burke. Burke then was elected pastime in China, and records of mayor in 1945, 1947, 1949 and 1951 the contests are kept much like by overwhelming majorities. Laus- those of horse races in the United che was the only Democrat to gain States. high state office in the Republican landslide last November. Burke said he planned to serve Tuesday and Wednesday } out his present term, which ends Nov. 10, unless business in Wash- He is a Catholic and holds de- grees from Holy Cross and West- ern Reserve universities. He is married, has two married daugh- ters and several grandchildren. NAVAL STATION (Continued From Page One) | people who so desire, can take the trip. fl J. Y. Porter, who is also repre--emory. I can’t say yes. It had senting March, asked Adams if, March were present at any of the Office|Doard meetings in question. Adams seid he didn’t remem- ber; that March may have been at some of the meetings but thet he didn’t remember which. He also said he didn’t recall if Guth- tie and Russell were at the meetings. Porter wanted to know if the| minutes of the meetings would show whether the three men were Observations Taken At City Key West, Fla., Oct. 13, 1953 8 AM. EST TEMPERATURES Highest yesterday per opened on™, 812) Total last 24 hours Total this month Excess this month ‘Total this year Excess this year Relative Humidity, 7 A.M. 91% Barometer (Sea Level), 7:00 A.M, 30.07 ins.—1018.3 mbs. ins.|at the meetings. -ignly show the board members .jof them had protested the annual .|contracts but that Mar¢h had not. .|Wright could not recall, he said, “No,” Adams said, “not if they were spectators. The minutes who were present. William R. Warren, Jr., a school board member since 1951, took the stand next and testified to essen-! tially the same thing—that the) contracts for Guthrie, Russell and! March were discussed, that two) be added. ADDITIONAL [IDE DATA Reference Station: Key West JOHN F. ROBERTS John F, Roberts, 87, died yester-| day afternoon at his residence at) 716 Ashe Street. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Rebecca L. Roberts; one son, Paul F. Roberts; three daughters,| Mrs. Lurlean McCreary, Mrs. Ma-| bel Pinder and Mrs, Grace Hart- ley; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Wat-; kins and Mrs, Sally Pinder, both of Miami; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services are slated for) Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Fleming Street Methodist Chureh. The body will be placed in the church at 1 p. m. Pritchard| Funeral Home is in charge of ar- rangements. Burial will be in the family plot, City Cemetery. } \ { | WILLARD A. BELL Willard A. Bell, 77, died yester-| day afternoon at the Monroe Gen- eral Hospital after an extended illness. Mr. Bell lived at 1008 Southard St. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Leah Lewis; one son, Willard) A. Bell, Je., four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, Funeral plans, under the direc- tion of the Pritchard Funeral Home will be announced later. JACK N. FISHER Jack N. Fisher, 23, died yester- day at the U. S. Naval Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Fisher was a Commissary Steward in the! U. S. Navy. Friends may view the body from | | .|whether the action on the con- tracts followed a motion or a reso- lution. Edney Parker, else @ school board member since 1951, testi- fied to the contracts and the pro- tests by Guthrie and Russell. He could net remember, he said, what the date of the meeting was or whether the action was taken following a motion before the board or as @ result of a resolution. O’Bryant, who testified on di- | to be done by a motion to be offi- ial. Adams then said that the super- intendent (O’Bryant) names to the board for considera- tion and makes recommendations. The names are discussed, he said, and the board usually goes along on the superintendents recommen. dations. Adams added that “twe or three er possibly four” persons were net te be issued continuing contracts but given another year contract on probation. After more questioning about what beard action wes taken io connection with the March con- tract, Adams finally said he did net remember. “That’s all we want to know,” Porter said. Porter then asked Adams if March was notified of th ard action. “I don’t know,” Adams said. “That's not my duty to notify peo-| ple of the board’s actions.’ Adams had previously identified his signature on the minutes, Porter asked why his signature was on the minutes. “To make it official,” Adams replied. Porter wanted te knew if any- thing ever was emitted from the minutes. Adams wouldn't say yes but added that it wes pos- sible. =A Wright then took over the exa- mination of Adams and asked if Adams knew of his own personal who declined to seck nomination for a fifth term as Cleveland may- appoint the round-faced Irishman! It is believed that after the ‘tourist season begins, the trip will Prove popular among visitors and FUND RAISING FOR (Continued From Page One) McCurdy, A. T. Sjursen, Glenwood Sweeting, Louis Rockoff. Fund Raising Committee: Mrs. Gertrude Blcok, chairman; Irving Block, Louis Rockoff, Mrs, Isabel Fleming, Judge Eva Warner Gib- son, Grace Palacios, Benny Fer- nandez. Program Committee: Mrs, Lena Bervaldi, chairman; Mr, and Mrs, A. T. Sjursen, Alphonse Dear, Mrs, Malvis Pinder, Benny Fernandez, Louis Rockoff. The city has given a 200-by-200 foot plot on Stock Island to the county for a juvenile home, The county accepted the land with the stipulation that the ju- venile council raise funds to build the home. Then the county would maintain it. Between 1931 and 1951 the num- ber of Suots able to talk Gaelic Gropped from 12.4 per cent to 6.7 |Per cent. submits) or reasoned it was the only logical congestion may occur. appointment—that such an appoint-| ment would give Lausche and| Burke the upper hand in upcoming) |Ohio gubernatorial and U. S. sen-| atorial elections. A tour conductor will accompany They figured Burke would step each trip and point out interesting aside in 1954 if Lausche decided sights in the Naval Station in ad- to seek the Senate seat—and that dition to describing in brief some- are asked to phone the Chamber of Commerce office to make res- ervations for space on the bus. nor. |here. Groups, such as school classes, | Burke might then try for gover-\thng of the Navy's operations | LOMO WU ~ WALTER ABEL ms mes oo eve ats a OO AHL (OUTS memes. cormerss o WARNED BONS. WarnerPH( SOUND MONROE “™ ) 3:30 Night 6:30 & 8:30 AIR COOLED The governor said he did not speak to Burke prior to the ap- pointment. “No Commitments” “He had no commitments to me of any character whatsoever,”| Lausche said, ‘‘exccpt that I an- ticipate he will take no action to ehange in any manner the present organization of the Senate, and that, in the fulfillment of his du- | in mind the interests and welfare of | ties he will constantly keep the general public.” Some observers interpreted Laus- che’s emph on “no commit- ments” as meaning Lausche re- served the right to run for the Senate. The appointment cf the jo good-humored Burke brought crit icism from one Ohio congressman. Rep. George H. Bender, a cleve- lander, called it “‘parf of a shabby deal.” Bender said Burke “will not rep-| resent the majority of Ohio; he! will substantially misrepresent us.” Bender said Lausche’s action was} rect examination yesterday, took/knowledge whether the action on the stand for cross examination the March contract was taken as but March’s attorneys had no ques-/the result of a motion or a cesolu- \“in keeping with his sorry record) jon national issues.” Sen, John W. Bricker, Ohio Re-| tions. Attorneys for the school board sought to put into evidence a the minutes of a meeting. The attorneys for March ob- jected. Judge Lopez admitted the resolution to evidence with the stipulation that it be con- nected up later. The resolution follows: RESOLUTION NO. 158 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION OF; MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING OF MINUTES OF; MEETING NUNC PRO TUNC SO AS TO SHOW PERIOD OF SER- VICE OF LELAND S. MARCH WAS EXTENDED TO FOUR YEARS. WHEREAS, through inadvert- ance there was omitted to be re- corded in the minutes of a meet- | April, May, or June, 1952, the de- tend to four years the period of service of Leland S. March, as authorized by Section 231.36, Florida Statutes, 1951, before! said Leland S. March would be-| come entitled to a continuing contract, now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Instruction of Monroe County, Florida, that the minutes of said Board of thi meeting held in either April, Ma: or June, 1952, at which it was determined by the Board to ex- tend to four years the period of service of Leland S. March before he would become entitled to a continuing contract as authorized by Section 231.36, Florida Sta- tutes, 1951, be and the said min- utes are hereby amended nunc pro tune to show that the period of service of the said Leland S. March was extended to four years pursuant to the authority of said Section to 80 extend the; period of service of said Leland S. March. Given this 20th day of July, 1933. (signed) GERALD H. ADAMS, Chairman, resolution of the board to amend) ing of the Board held in either} termination of the Board to ex., Wright The donkey, one of the most an- cient of draft animals was not tak- jen to England until the 9th or 10th Century. |STRONG ARM BRAND COFFEE | Triumph Coffee Mill at [ALL GROCERS Your Grocer SELLS That Good| STAR * BRAND, with Richard Carlson, Jean Byron, King Donovan and and CUBAN —TRY A POUND TODAY—— POOR OLD CRAIG || SERVICE SQGIN STATION tion by the board, Lester objected to the question | and then withdrew the objection. “It was done by a motion,” Adams said. “You remember it?” Wright said. “Yes, that is correct,” , Adams said. | He added that he did not cemem- BILL'S LICENSED PAWN SHOP 703 Duval Street js at Truman L 2-9193 Your PURE OIL Dealer Tires . . Tubes . . Batteries ACCESSORIES SERVICE wid i DIAI ber which meeting took up the March contract. “Do you remember who made the motion?” Wright asked. “It was made by a former mem- | . | ber of the board,” Adams replied | “actory Methods Used— Adams also said that he had) All Work Guaranteed jvoted not to give March a continu-| Marine Radios & Asst. Equipment ing contract. | “Would it (the beard action on March) be in the minutes?” Wright asked. “Ali matters should be in the minutes,” Adams said, “but it is possible there was an emmis- “IFELLI'S RADIO anc | T.V. Service | FOR PROMPT AND RELIABLE | SERVICE — SEE... | DAVID CIFELLI | 920 Truman Ave. (Rear) American Legion DANCE Saturday, October 17 LEGION HOME STOCK ISLAND 10:00 ’Til “?” Music by..- SHOW Tuesday and Wednesday an TAY LOR 8 Also * TIMES GIRL WHO HAD EVERYTHING Door Prizes H | THE SELLOUT .... ADMISSION. . . . . « 75 “lt had te be an emmission,” | him a probationary contract for the fourth successive year. “Yes,” March replied. | “Why didn’t you start your suit |the day after you were given the ‘one-year contract and not a year later?” Lester asked. Porter objected and then with- idrew the objection. | March said he no thought or (knowledge of the board’s action and he saw no point in quibbling. Mrs. Kinsman identified the four contracts which the board had giv- en March from 1949 through 1952. The contracts were admitted in evidence. She also testified that she had handed March his contract and | PHONE 2.3419 FOR BOX OFFICE OPENS 1:45 P.M. CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE TIME SCHEDULE TAMPA —Judge Roy H. Ami-|8:30 tonight until 11 p. m, in the|Attest: don of Polk County Criminal Court/Chapel of Pritchard Funeral Home. sentenced two Tampa men to five! | Secretary and Superintendent, years in prison Monday on convic-| Until the atomic era, uranium!) Papers in the suit were filed|!2 tlon of possessing lottery tickets.'was merely a by-product of rad-/May 13, 1953, in Circuit Court The men were Jobn (Straw Hat)/lum and vanadium mines, useful here. gue 50, and Gaspar Lamont,'for coloring glass, pottey amé ert-| At yesterday's session, the open- lificial teat. ling day of the hearing, foue wit-! BOX OFFICE OPEN TILL 9:00 P.M, San Carlos Theatre Air Conditioned (signed) HORACE O’BRYANT,