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I, s PROFITABLE 70 FOR CRYIN’ OUT LOUD | By C. GONZALEZ MENDOZA Auld Clootie, the Devil’s emis-|Clootie said. “You still haven't af- sary, was in 4 thoughtful modd.'firmed your church affiliation. “Mendoza, old pal,” he said to|What are you? A Catholic? A Pros- me, “I guess I've put you squarely testant? What?” on the horns of a dilemma. As) “What was Jesus Christ?” I Press Agent for the Devil how in answered. “Was he a Catholic, a the world are you going to bring Prostestant, a Knight of Colum- over a Christmas message to the bus, a Mason, a Mohammedan, a people of Key West?” |Buddhist? Did Christ teach any- “I admit it is a tough assign-ithing more than Love of God and) ment, Clootie,” I replied, “and I'Love of Humanity?” am not too sure I'll get the mes-| “Christ was a Jew,” answered! sage over to the Conch sinners we Clootie. are trying to reform. Most of those) “Christ was the Personification' knuckleheads are so enchanted byjof Love. Love is Understanding. the $ symbol that the significance Christ belonged to no race, creed, of Christmas is lost to them.” lor color. Christ loved Humanity. Clootie chuckled. “‘C. Gonzales,” |Christ did not set Humanity apart, he said, “you should witness how/He did not classify human bei the lost and damned souls in Hell) celebrate Christmas, your eyeballs) The classification of human beings as to race, ereed, and color is the| would pop out of their sockets. In-|works of man not of Christ. Christ|s stead ‘of a Christmas tree, Lucifer|taught that we should not condemn, decorates a huge mound of gold)that we should not judge, that we and silver with precious jewels.|/should forgive, Christ put no label Lacifer places this shrine of mam-jon anyone. He did not say, You mon in a certain precarious cor-|are a drunkard, a prostitute, a ner, so that the only available'thief, an atheist, a Communist, an route to it will have to be through/American,a bum, a degenerate, hell and high’ waters. The LDSjan s. o. b., a punk, a fairy, a slut, (lost and damned souls) are then)a nigger, a Jew, a Wop, an infidel, ings. "1 told that all this wealth is theirs if they can get to it, no holds bar- red, At the stroke of the clock ushering in Christmas day, the LD- § start their célebrating in a mad tush toward the shrine of mam-| mon. All the imps, vampires, witches, goblins, werewolves, harpies, in- a comosellama. Come to think jabout it, He did give us one label. |He did say that we were all sin, ‘ners, and that, Clootie, my boy, jcovers a multitude of sins.” “C, Gonzales,” Clootie answered, “you are a bum philosopher. As. Press Agent for the Devil you are |demonstrating abysmal ignorance. eubi, succvbi, ogres, ghouls, and|Lucifer wants you to reform Conch all. the other maleficent spirits are|sinners. You can’t reform anybody spectators to this riotous display of if you take the stand that all bu- human greed. They cheer the LDS/man beings are sinners, Some peo- lustily, screaming hysterically at'ple are going to hate your guts for' all the mayhem the LDS perpe-/making such statements. Especial- trate on each other in their strug-/ly, the church people. Some of these gle to reach the shrine of mam-|church people think they are as mon, pure as embalming fluid,” As the LDS catapult toward their! “I guess you are right, Clootie, objective through hell and high but all that i am trying to do is waters over limp bodies of their |to convey the Christmas Spirit: All than any ever witnessed in a Ro-jthat I am asking is that people man arena. They ford the high|have a little more consideration waters over the limp bodie of their for each other, There is really no} fallen comrades, they shield them-|sane reason for all the hate you selves from’ the fires of hell with find in this world. The grand jury) screaming weaker wretches, they|has done nothing about that city gouge each other's eyes out, they jail mess and the “decency” com: ¢lub insensible anyone in front of/mittee doesn’t know the meaning! them, In short, they utilize all bru-jof the word “decent.” People con- tal, vicious means at their disposal |tinue to kick each other's rear end. to reach the altar which is the/To be decent about anything is to! Root of All Evil. itry to help someone less fortunate “And then comes the most judi-'than you. Not to shove them under erous scene of all, the one which|but to uplift them, Everyone should makes all the fiends laugh uproar-/know that they are not long for iously, The remnants of the LDS this world. That everything in life is| who finally reach the shrine of) transient, that everything is subject mammon learn to their dismay)t0 change, that material things are that there is no balm here for their/@"@ really immaterial in the long’ Wounds, not even an aspirin, The TUN.” shiny heap of gold and silver, the| “You confuse me, C. Gonzales,” glittering gems, these symbols of|Clootie said, “‘the next thing you their vain and futile struggle, of.| Will be talking about is the encount- fers them no comfort whatsoever,”|¢" Of Santa Claus and his eight “Stop it, Clootie,”” I gasped, visi.|tiny reindeers with a Flying Sau- bly shaken by this sordid story of °er-” Christmas in Hell, “as Press Agent! “You anticipate me, Clootie. Un- for the Devil it is not my intention identifiable flying objects or flying to put the fear of Hell into the Saucers aren't any longer hallucin- hearts of these Conch sinners. Fear|#tions. All over the Earth, Na- never kept anyone out of Hell, it is tions are setting up Flying Saucer! Love of God and of Humanity that|rojects. All of this is merely great-' keeps people out of your infernal/¢® testimony of the Power of God. region. You must remember, Cloot-|We Earthlings like to think of our- ie, that my assignment is to keep selves as the only beings in God’s Conch sinners out of Hell, not to|"Aimaginable handiwork. A meth- Put them there. Lucifer, you must/°¢ of reforming Conch sinners is| recall, doesn't want any more|‘0 set up a local astronomical ob-' Conch sinners in Hell. And your,S¢tvatory. The price is nil and the satire didn’t fool me in the least,/WOrk should be done by people in- Clootie, you really had no refer. |terested in Astronomy in Key West. ence to Christmas in Hell. You/Once these Conch sinners get an were merely out’ ing activity of|idea of the scope of God's handi- Earthlings in thei” quest for filthy Work they will gladly become more lucre, Money symbolizes power to Sumble and greater lovers of Love! these crazy, mixed-up mortals.| 24 Understanding. The climate in The money symbol has, replaced|Key West is ideal for such a pro- the Cross ot Calvary, jject and the learning .o be reaped . _ “That Wonderful Being who was Caanot be estimated. Love of God born in a manger in the little Cannot be limited since his handi- town of Bethlehem is the symbo! work is unlimited. It is my desire . of the only true power, The only push such a project since greater power that can give us mortals)"9derstanding leads to greater love Peace of mind and spiritual com-f God and, therefore, of humani- fort, the power of Love. Without it ‘Y-” we are all Jost and damned souls! “Mendoza, you slay me,” no matter how much material) lootie, “I don’t think you got your wealth we may possess.” |Christmas message over at all.” Clootie laughed. “‘C. Gonzales,” _“Pethaps not, Clootie, but I do said he said, “you sound like an evan-/iSh to say Merry Xmas to all of} getis. What church do you belong bane geeks liga hey to ase » officers an “What church would you: want oe the AUW school of the Na- arty belong to?” I countered. trae toni ike ae eager " 4 iams, an guide,” sc ageraioage AN Ld Wilhelmina Harvey for their unsel- “Conselence wouldn't prove a fish, Christ-glorifying deeds in be- reliable guide, Clootie. I would are of Tom Wynn and his family. rather let Jesus Christ be my, “/S0, to all those organizations who guide, His life is the example we Save their help this family in their! file the original thereof with the Clerk of this Court on or pefore the 4th day of Jan A. D. 1954, oth- erwise a Decree Pro Confesso will be entered sapines rr. o est, Monroe nty, Flor- ida, December 2, 1953. EaRL R. ADAMS, Clerk of the Circuit Court By: Kathleen Nottage. dec. a-d0-h7-34, 1963 NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME STATUTE NOTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN the undersigned, desiring to in business under hame of “City Loan Discount, 524 Southard Street, Key West, Monroe County, Florida, intends to register) the said fictitious name with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Mon- roe County, Florida. Dated December 23, 1953. FRANK N. MAGNUSON, Sole Owner. dec24-31,1953;janT-14,1954 IN THE COUNTY a COURT, {N AND FOR MONROE COUNTY, ‘LO! IN PROBATE. im re Estate of HARRIET BABCOCK BRINTON, sometimes known as HARRIET BRINTON, also sometimes known as H. B. ae e NOTICE OF APPLICATION FINAL DISCHARGE Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern that Aquilino Lopez, Jr. as Executor of the Last Will and Testament and Codicil thereto of Harriet Babcock Brinton, some- times known as Harriet B. Brinton, also someti known as H. EB Brinton, -dec a, has filed with the Honorable Raymond R. Lord. County Judge in and for Monroe County, Florida, his Final Accounts land has made application for his discharge as such executor. Dated this 2nd day of December, A: (ua) AQUILINO LOPEZ, J sd) Ni Fs As Executor of the Last Will and Testament and _Codicil thereto of Harriet Babcock Brinton, sometimes known as) Harriet B. Brinton, also some-|APARTMENTS open for your in-' amie: Furnished or unfurnish- ed. Royal Palms Apartments, 1st! ‘Street and Patterson Ave, 2 ‘COAST Guard family in desperate deci-tf} ” need of 2 or 3 bedroom furnished TROPICAL Hotel. Under new ma-|@Pt. or house by Feb. ist. Write nagement. Rooms $10.00 weekly. Donald Meister, Superior Entry St. Also apartments. 114 Duval St, |St@., Superidr, Wisconsin, decl-26tx dec23-3t EFFICI“NCY apartment central-|2 or 3 BEDROOM furnished house ly located. Couple only, no pets.| for month of January. Phone 2- Against Said Estate: are horeby|Weekly rental. Price Organization|2863. dec24-3tx notified and required to present|Realtors, 411 Fleming St. Phone’ (Seal) 12 DAYS 24 DAYS Minimum of 3 Lines Per Insertion DEADLINE: 9:30 A.M, DAILY “lt nadie ee responsible one insertion. CONTRACT RATES ON REQUEST DIAL 2-5661 Cash Over Counter 99¢ Will Give You 3-Line Classified for 3 Days Five Average Words Per Line |5——Rooms For Rent 2—Apartments For Rent [cLEAN comfortable rooms. Rea- (CONTINUED) sonable rates. 513 Whitehead St., opposite Court House. dec22-3tx 6—Wanted To Rent CHRIST ME 1 times known as H. B, deceased. iw. CURRY HARRIS, 203% Duval Street, ree boo’ wists, . ttorney for Executor. ss ing dec. 3-10+17-24, 1953 NOTICE TO CS=CITORS IN THE COUNTY JUDGE'S COURT, | IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY,| in're: Estate of e in re: ate 01 ROBERTS, BECY He WO pean’ 'To All Creditors and All Persons Having Claims or nds of Monroe County, Florida and BUCKLEY demands which ee, crater, “se roy may, ‘nave 27611. deci4-tf| 8—Male Help Wanted tate o BRO = | eka. deceased, late of eaid County,|APARTMENT available. $50.00, [WE ARE gow accepting applica- easny, wiorsds, sees et een the| $60.00, $80.00 monthly. Also} tions for-two-retail -salesmen to Court House of said County at Key|Tooms, $10.00 to $15.00 per week./sell new and used automobiles. West, Florida, within eight (8/411 William St. dec8-24tx)Must be sober, reliable and honest. fhe tirst publication, of hte Notice. SIEBPING can linno De 1 {Prefer local men with experience Eis tna? claim or demand shall belSLEEPING room, living room, bed|in -selling automobiles, insurance in writing and shall state the place|. room, bath, private entrance. Nolet. Apply j N 2 of residence and post office address, cooking facilities. Will be vacant etc, Apply in person. Navarro Inc. lof the claimant and shall be sworn! 6 ant) 601 Duval St. decl6-tf eee See eee ites Gees ee eee, eee sast dow ae ene Gen itso filed shall be void. INEW MODERN C BS onehol. class auto mechanic, Clean Dated tnis Sth day of December, iy vali betes eee and sober. None others need ap- (aay CHARLES E, ROBERTS. | ment located in residential section. (9g? eyiny Pere ne nes 1 A ger, Navarro’s see eeae tab Coticll m e eee linc, dec22-3t intrete of "Percy “BM. Roberts,|tal*til April 1. Phone 2-5731, jaa om decenset nis dec22-8t} EXPERIENCED Stock man. Apply Bes artis’ [UNFURNISHED downstairs thre| sire, ties While Sk. deez Attorney for Executors. | 9. 14.4 bedroom apartment for quiet fa- . % dec. 10-17-24 an a rong No pets. Apply eee EXPERIENCED meat cutter. Ap- e, FloridalAve, jec22-3tx| ply in person. Gulfstream Food SO, 1958) emcee seein 5 NOTICE 1s Nereby given that the|NEAR heach. One bedroom apart- Dect: Berean Wavy dec23-tt Trustees ot the Interns! Improve- ment for quiet aduits. No pets. ment Fund of the State of Florida/Porch overlooking garden. Linens,|EXPERIENCED janitor. Apply in for objections only, in, Tallahassee, utilities, etc. furnished. — $30.00} person. Gulfstream Food Depart- Fl » at st o'cloc - MM. CME I SIS pce ret pal olay Florida, onmelt: i UE we MODERN EFFICIENCY| a A parcel of bay bottom land a § ILITIES AND! 9__Femal Dinmasathaattey ‘at Eol't (LINENS FURNISHED." pams|>—remele Help Wanted © an oe ee ee COURTS, 1224 SEMINARY. ATTRACTIVE waitresses for Club i Tint Seek Bin ie dec23-tf} Mardi Gras. Good salary, steady Florida and lying northeasterly EFFICIENCY Apartment pm, ATE work. Apply in person. dec3-tf Dec. 26. Near Beach. Also, sleep-|WAITRESS, Good pay and work- ing rooms by day, week or month. ing conditions. Caribe Restaurant. 1125 Washington, dec24-tf dec22. also lying northeasterly of the (———————————___ ee end of Vi eginia Free. a8 son MODERN furnished one bedroom|CURB' girl at active drive-in. Ap- pata Aegpeie Neos and tying apt., utilities included. Adults on-} ply Boulevard Drive-In, Roose- and being in Township 68 South, jly, No pets, 1212 Simonton St. velt Boulevard. decl6-tf Lg East, Monroe County, dec24-tf | ‘The Purchaser ts required to pay| —————-_______""|WAITRESS. Experienced. Day the advertising cost and documen-|MODERN efficiency apartment all/ work. Six days. Fast breakfast wag “ae if and when made,! ¢lectric kitchen. Apply 1529 Flag-|and lunch. Apply Boulevard Drive- shall be subject to the Trustees re-|ler Ave, dec23-6tx|In, Roosevelt Boulevard. deci6-tf serving unto themselves 75% of the pester't, missircienm: thereon oF mo thereunder. ‘The Trustees of Internal Improve- ment Fund reserve the right to re- Ject_the sale. BY ORDER of the Trustees of the Internal teoceeeees Fund of the State of FCHARLEY E. JOHNS, Acting Governor) Attest_F. C. ELLIOT, Secretary Trustees I. 1. Fund dec. 10-17-24-31; jan. 7, 1954 1—Announcements |PIERRE DUVAL, M. Mus. Private | instruction piano and accordion \for advanced and beginners. Ph. |2-7637,, dec23-6tx 2—Apartments For Rent APARTMENTS and —_ sleeping rooms. Nicely decorated. By day, week or month. Stuts Hotel. Apts 410 Fleming. decl-tf ONE bedroom, all electric. Privat e\ m™ |PORTER-WAGOR-RUSSELL, INC.) } | 1 o | | — Siete Say ALAN= Vror Goopness Saves! AND ALL IvE SuPPOSED—-- FTHESE YEARS Ju and Financing FL. A and V. A NEW HOMES FOR SALE $2600 and 32850 Down 1620 United St. Phone 2-2232. deci-tf FOR NEW HOMES All Types of Repairs And Alterations JAMES L. STAPLES General Ccntractor Free Estimates Gladly Given 1120 South St. Ss 25—Real Estate For Sale |FOR BUYING <: selling any kind of Key West property, contact Paul Boysen, 626 Fleming St. Es- tablished 1919. decé-30tx, 2 BEDROOM Sunshine. Full ja- lousied, livably furnished. $2800, |down, $63.06 per month. Phone 2- 6860. dec: BAHAMA house. 2 units renting. 2-5727, 10 BEAUTIFUL furnished apart- ments. Always rented. Owner} must sell at once. Sacrifice. Terms, Plenty of parking. Less than 6 times income. John Leader. Box N- Completely modernized. Phone} decl9-6t) 43 c-o Citizen, dec22-tf 3 BEDROOM Sunshine home, In- quire 2100 Fogarty Ave or Phone NEED young woman, 6 days cc ee | week to help with housework and UNFURNISHED 2 bedroom C. B. jassisting with care of elderly wo-| S, Rental $100.00 monthly, Sale |9—Female Help Wanted | | (ConTinceDs man. Live on premises with small|price, equity $3500.00, Apply 2-2414) salary, See Gill of Roosevelt Blvd. Gill Motel, dec21-6t } EXPERIENCED sandwich girl for evening work, 4:30 - 1:00. Chuck’s Sandwich Shop, 537 Duval St. dec22-6t WAITRESS. Experience unneces- 3:30 p. m. to 11:30 p. m. Pleasant working conditions. Sigsbee Snack- ery, Sigsbee Park. dec22-3t dec23-12t BAR MAID wanted at Duffy’s Tav- ern, 218 Duyal St. dec23-tf MAID for motel work. Experience unnecessary. Casa Blanca, 715 Seminole Avenue, Phone 2-5776. dec23-tf 10—Male and/or Female Help Wanted “MAKE $20.00: daily. Seli luminous name plates. Write Reeves Co., Attleboro, Mass., Free sample and details.” dec23-6tx 12—Baby Sitters home, Tel, 2-5036. 17—Personal Services FOR SALE: SIX consecutive issues of The Key West Citizen delivered to your door, 25¢ weekly. Dial 2.5661, Circulation Dept. deci-tf NOTARY PUBLIC NORMAN D. ARTMAN Citizen Office decl-tf BRIDES TO BE HAVE your wedding invita. tions and announcements print- ed by The Artman Press. Dial 12-5661. dec tf 18—Special Services SNO CAP BLEACH is safe on 100% pure nylon fabrics. Try a bottle from your grocer. decl-tf) 20—Musical Instruments Sary, $21.00 starting pay. 6 days,| EXPERIENCED Waitresses want-| ed. Apply Luigi's, after 3 P.M.) BABY sitting day or night in my| dee23-2t) Si before 5:00 p. m, or 2-6461 after 5:00 p. m. 14-STORY house, lot 50° x 112’ desirable location. 623 South- ard. Apply 1424 Catherine. déc4,fri,sat-tf |26—Lots For Sale | |caroga Lake, N. ¥. STOCK ISLAND OCEAN FRONT. 200 x 375. WOLKOFF. 321 SIM- |ONTON ST. decl-tf HIGHWAY TO OCEAN, 90 x 400, SUMMERLAND KEY, KOFF, 321 SIMONTON ST. decl-tf \CHOICE WATERFRONT LOT, PRICE $5,000. TERMS, $3,000 DOWN, BALANCE $100 PER MONTH. BOX SS-5, C/O CITIZEN) OFFICE. nov27-tf |SUITABLE for Motel or. Trailer Camp. Will Lease or Sale -Stock Island. 500 Ft. Water Front, Write |421 N. E. 82nd Street, J. M. Rene- \do, Miami, Florida dec23-7t \N. E. Corner George and Laird Sts. 44 x 100, $2150, Wolkoff, 321 NEW shipment of Tropical fish and Aquarium grasses, Key West! Garden and Lawn Supply. Phone 2-6912, 3428 Duck Avenue, Poinciana. Phone 2-6951. We Buy and Sell New and Used Furniture. Co-KEM concentrated liquid starch] is “The Best for less.” Ask your favorite groceryman, Make The ARTMAN PRESS YOUR headquarters for the finest in printing. DIAL 2-5661. decl-tf GLIDDEN PAINTS PLUMBING SUPPLIES — FIXTURES KEY WEST SUPPLY CO. 219 Simonion St. Tel. 2-3123 deci -tf) SALE USED FURNITURE VAN loads every week from our Miami Warehouse. Large variety. \Come in and look around. Bar-' ‘gains galore. dec2é-tf) SUNRISE SHORES. 100° x 100’! dec24-3t | IBABY Grand piano in good con-) “—_ eres mortals should imitate to the best of our limited understanding. Je-| sus Christ portrayed true meaning] of life—An all-encompassing Love} = ee of humanity, aj SUXTEEN willingness to help those wi 3 fallen along ss And if pee nies iy euaneemy OOS Yke an evangelist, I am convey-| DWIGHT. “DRAKE: fng the wrong impression. I am| just a weak! mortal trying to find| ANGELA DRAKE, spiritual strength. I have as many| skeletons In my closet as any other|To: mortal.” i “You are a sly one, Mendoza,”} bereavement. God bless you all, | bath, utilities, linens, dishes fur- —_- jnished. M and B Motel, 1031 Eaton. LEGAL NOTICES D RIDA, Defendant. BY PUBLICATION DRAKE Franklin Street Read The Citizen Classified 1S! EP Wren Ads For REAL Bargains! 4 NOTICE ANGELA dition. May be seen at 1233 South), St., after 5:00. dec23-3t; 22—Lost OUTLET 915 Simonton St. Phone 2-2697 deci2-tf HAND TOOLED wallet containing) sum of money, checks and im- portant I. D cards, name of Gene} Lang, Reward. Contact Victor | Lang, City Hall. dee23-3tx! — LOST — Folding camera in leather case. Reward. Address: Camera) }Box. 203, Key West, Fla. dec24-3tx| + Speed Queen machines. Pierce Bros., Cor. Fleming and TYPEWRITER, L. C. Smith stand- teed. Good Christmas gift. 26995 or 2-7811. | (CONTINUED) \BARGAIN—Tiny Tot Slide. Ex- cellent condition, sturdy. $3. dec23-2tx 10 CU. FT. reach in refrigerator and Progress slide top ice chest. Cheap for cash. 604 Truman Ave. Phone 2-6044. decd-3t 34—Household Items For Sale INNERSPRING Mattresses single, and double. Cheap. Stutz Hotel, 410 Fleming St. dec2i-tf | } ‘SEWING machine for her - mas. $35.00, 3 month guarantee. Phone 2-3421. dec223t 36—Bicyeles and Tricycles \ 37—Automotive Parts pene USED Truck and passenger car tires — New recaps, all sizes. Dick’s Tire Service, 929 Truman. decl-tf 38—Automobiles For Sale ‘SS 2DOOR CHEVROLET, 8,000 miles. Excellent condition. $1695. {Can finance, 13 down. Phone 2- 9231. dec22-3t 1949 FORD 2-door sedan. Blue, Ex- cellent condition. 1940 Chevrolet ‘convertible, clean, Wylk's Supper Club, Stock Island, See Harry or Sam. dec23-3tx 1949 MERCURY 4-door-sedan, Ra- dio, heater, overdrive. ‘Extra RE WOL.-/2 LARGE panel trucks and one large air compressor, 204 Simon- ton St, - dec22-3t INTERNATIONAL pick-up truck, $150.00. Phone 2-5892, dec23-3t 39—Trailers For Sale NEW and used house trailers at the iowest in Fla. 13 down, balance like rent. Free over- night lodging, free delivery. Har- per Trailer Sales, 4850 N. W. 17th Ave., Miami, Fla. decl-tf 27 FT. TRAILER, Excellent tion, Gulfstream Trailer Park. dec21-6tx 49 TROTWOOD, 22%, for rent or sale. Wonderfully arranged. Has all extras, Want to see it? Phone 21’ TRAVELO Aluminum with ex- nished. Full price $525.00, Lot No. 72 Overseas Trailer Park, Stock Island, dec21-Stx 39B—Trailer Accessories ‘TRAILER. awnings made and re- paired. Umble’s Canvas Shop, Caroline St, deci-tf supplies and repairs. New roofs a specialty. Gas and sewer hook-ups, 1007 23064, 40—Motor Bikes and Motor Scooters 3 WHEEL midget racer. 3h. p. engine. Good condition. Apply, Canover blue and grey trailer, old highway Stock Island. dec22-3tx j : : u li sf ag