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ITS PROFITABLE TO THRU THE pret ak Woman Explorer Is Excited At Start Of Mammoth Cave Trip By ED EASTERLY CRYSTAL CAVE, Ky. #—The: woman, attired in Army khaki fatigue suit and a miner's helmet! with carbide lamp, was descend- ing into the cave for aweek’s sojourn. A newsman inquired: “Ig:there anything nicer you'd rather do?” 55 men and women engaged today in exploring Crystal Cave in the Mammoth Cave National Park area; 100 miles south of Louis- She bubbled with excitement the first stage of the exploration, requiring nine hours of crawling hiking. bac! . and Audrey E. Blakesley, 21, secretary from Trenton, N.J. Md. Neither had spent more than|weekly. Phone 25790 after 6:30 or a day in a cave. Two other women preceded them underground as the National Spe- leological launched the seven-day expedition. (eave study) Society They were Nancy Rogers, 41, a of Va., Sixteen male members of the exploring contingent were working their way toward uncharted por- tions of the cave 200 feet below the earth’s surface as the expedi- tion’s first day ended. Two were Physicians and one was a bride- groom who interrupted his honey- moon, A dozen of the men together with Miss Rogers and Miss Blakesley spent their first night at Advance Camp No. 1, normally six hours: travel from the entrance. Today a four-man party was searching for a satisfactory site for Advance Camp No. 2, six hours farther in on the edge of the un- explored territory. From Advance Camp No. 2, Mrs, Sawtelle’s bundles included] small parties will go out on 18-hour following items: a map, rations, whistle, knife, kneep y container, climbing equipm cleaning tissues, ¢ream, face:lotion and lipstick. “You know there are rats in the|Louisville Courier-Journal, eave?” someone asked. Mrs, Sawtelle shrugged. 12/will ex; pounds of rope and other ‘rock-|the first|trips probing what geologists esti-;———___-_____ “©? carbide, notebook|mate are 40 miles of unexplored|FOREIGN employment construc. opener, emergency | passages. ss Ps B ; jads,| Altogether, 35 men and women|eign projects with high pay, write plore, while 20 others handle|Foreign Service Bureau, Box 295, Job of supplying them with food|Metuchen, N. J. ent, foot powder,/and equipment and maintainin, comb, * handjelaborate telephone system. ‘of the who} Reporter Phil Harsham accompanied the first group in, ee miatigte ei Sree “T'velfrankly described the hardships.|PHOTOGRAPHIC DARK ROOM slept with rats running over my/He telephoned: i bag.” Mrs. Savidlle, who earns her living training dogs, panied by, Marguerite schoolteacher from Chevy Chase,|and knees.” Father Of Balky POW Is Dead HAWTHORNE, Calif. —Rela-|Fleming St. tives have disclosed the death Fri- day of George J. Veneris, 63, whose son James is one of the 21 Korea prisoners who Telephone Is Troublesome For Subseriber TACOMA, Wash. ®—Now Har- o'd Chavis. wishes he hadn’t had that blankety-blank telephone put in. i Chavis, a restaurant owner in| nearby Lakewood, applied for the| telephone a couple of weeks ago, Much to his surprise, the phone company put. one in right away. That's, when the fun began. The phone started ringing and it} Tang constantly, Chavis and: his from callers: “May T speak to Ed Eisenhower, please?” ‘ Mrs. Chavis answered upwards of a dozen calls before the light! dawned, “Do you realize that we got a telephone right away?” she asked Chavis, And yet the telephone com- Pany said it would be six months before we could get one installed,” “Fast service and influence,” Chavis replied. “Nope, we got Ed Eisenhower's Phone nuniber,” Mrs. Chavis told her husband. “We got the one he Fly up because it was tou hot for to handle.’’ : ealls came in by the dozens. they came in by the gross. To top i off, callers wouldn't po y wrong number. Just called. back. et a rule that ‘s there is don’t call the President's before midnight. About 3 “I admit it—I’m pooped.” “You crawl on your belly so was accom-jlong,” he related, “‘that it is won- Klein, 21,/derful to get » leave the Communists. A daughter, Anastasia, said yes- terday that Veneris “was broken- hearted after hospital attendants told him last month that Jimmy had chosen to stay with the Reds.” “We hadn’t intended to let him cnge she added, “But it leaked out.” Shortly before his death, said relatives, Veneris told them tear- fully: wife always got the same requestle “I wish I could see Jimmy once More.” MAN DIES AFTER THIRD SHOOTING TRY ST.PETERSBURG, Ffa. —Pa- trolman Al Borque told this story) of Claude M. Nash, 19, who pressed the trigger three times yesterday: The first time nothing happened. The second time nothing ha: pened. Companions shouted, “Don't do it again.” The third time the .25-caliber| pistol fired a bullet into his body and he died in a few minutes. Borque said he did not believe Nash knew the pistol was loaded. Pres-|2—-A partments For Rent ment. All utilities, Reasonable Tates. 321 Simonton. feb1-tf APARTMENTS and Tooms. Nicely decorated. By day, week or month. Stuts Apts. 410 Fleming. febl feb1-tf a SEVERE LSE pao eone aes APARTMENT $60 to $80 per mon-_ @.m. would be about the ri ime,” ‘Chavis moans. Seni) te. At Willlam St a “They call for influence to get|ONE all electric. Private them appointments. And they @ere when I tell them they have! the wrong number. The crackpots eal! when the bars are closing, They insist that I get Ed Tight} gow.” feb1-tf; Ce, RREREENS Coeet reeerAS LA SEASONAL rental, apt. for two on| | the ocean, private sand beach. Monday, February 15, 1954) 4__Houses For Rent 8 20/BUS BOYS at the Casa up just on your hands|Q—-Female Help Wanted Pe a a refuses to|EXPERIENCED waitress wanted. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING (CONTINUED: | THREE bedroom furnished home.| Phone 2-3813. feb15-3t 5—Rooms For Rent ——— ILARGE room for two adults, Twin beds. In modern home. $25.00 all day Sunday. Jan29-tf| DAY ROOM with connecting bath — “Yoays single man with references. 1314] Whalton St. febl3-3tx! 6 DAYS 5A—For Rent— 12 Days Miscellaneous % DAYS GARAGES and store room in busi- ness section. Call 2-3931 between 10 and 7, feb1-tf CABINS and rooms. Beer, restau- rant. Free swimming pool and picnic grounds. Friedins Perky Lodge (10 miles north of Boca Chica). feb8-24tx' DEADLINE: 9:30 A.M. DARY wi Stee. of exter, The Cittecn responsible for ently ene CONTRACT RATES ON REQUEST 6—Wanted To Rent DIAL 2.5663 SS OFFICER needs two or three bed- room unfurnished house or low- Over C er apt. Phone 2-3511, ext. 272 after Cash Counter 4:30 p. m. Mr. Miller, feb15-3tx Ge UEC SaaS 8—Male Help Wanted 99 ORAS SASS A a ARTE BEER driver salesman. Salary and Will commission. Contact Mr, Bethel, A 3 —_ You 1520 Front St. feb13-3t Line Classified for 3 Days tion work. If interested in for- Five Average Words Per Line febl5-1tx/ 18—Special Services Marina Hotel. Good pay. Live in or out. ‘Apply dining room, Casa Marina. . febl5-tf|vice. Phone 25241, ask for Sam. feb3-24tx| —_____. SNO CAP BLEACH is safe on 100% pure nylon fabrics. Try) a bottle from your grocer. feb1-tf} 22—Lost ————— ‘CHILD‘S prescription glasses lost, vicinity Harris School. 315 Wil- liam, upstairs. Reward. feb13-6t, ene ea PARAKEET, light gray and white, between 4 and 5 weeks, ‘‘Snook- ie.” Bakers Lane vicinity William St. Reward. Phone 2-8656. feb13-3t GOLD ladies’ lapel watch in vici- nity of bagk, Thursday, Feb. 11, Reward, phone 2-733, febi3-3tx BLUE purse, in 3 Sisters or Kress’s. MAN, EXPERIENCED. EVANS| CAMERA STORE, 509 SOUTHARD ST. feb15-3t) SOE ais Sn GC 5 ial maa (CURB girl at active drive-in. Ap- ply Blvd. Drive in, Roosevelt Blvd. and 1st. feb1-tf a eee WANTED 2 experienced — Super Market Cashiers. Apply in per- ison. Fausto’s Food Palace, 522 feb3-tf| eg en ose MAID, experienced only. Apply in| Person, Stutz Hotel. feb10-tf Must be neat. Good salary, ap- ply in person. Afternoon hours. License, keys. Keep money as re-| Flagship, 900 Front St. feb13-2t ward, return paper. Virginia EVENING, dining room. Cashier,|French, Ray’s Bar. feb13-2tx) 5 p. m. to 9 p. m. Apply in per- son La Concha Hotel. feb13-tf, REFINED women; 35 to 50, ma- nage motel, 6:30 p. m. to 10:30 Pp. m. every night except Saturday. Experience not necessary, Write stating details and salary expect-' ON White Street, one engine cylin- der head to Leori Compressor. Office Flagler and 8th St., Phone) 2-6303. feb15-2t} GREEN parakeet, Pete, lost’ Sat-' urday. Reward, Phone 2-3964. ed, Box No. L2, c-o Citizen, sc feb13-3t| 24 Business re SALES GIRLS wanted. S. H. Kress. Opportunities feb15-3t ——— STORE for rent at 923 White St. 24 x 50 feet, suitable for any type business. May be altered to! |suit the tenant. Inquire upstairs, 921 White St. Apt. No. 7. eee ene etal WHITE chambermaid, Apply Over-' seas Hotel, 917 Fleming St. feb15-3t ee eihcdandiats “IF you need a good steady in- if Re MODEST MAIDENS Dae Repeal U. 8 Pmt Oe emmes For Sale (CONTINUED) ————<——————— |4 LOTS ON Pine Key, consisting of two corner lots, 200 ft. on hard road, Sands subdivision. 100! ft. beach property on Pine Key, re-| Pairing rights, electricity able, trailer on property, sleeps} four. Phone after 5:30, 26181. EE FILLED corner lot, 4th and Har-| ter five p. m. feb1s-st 31—Garden and Lawn Supplies FLOWEF, Vegetable and spray guns and dusters. Clay pots, watering cans, soakers and gar-) dening hose. Key West Garden and Lawn Supply. Phone 24912. 34—Household Items For Sale (CONTINUED) ROLL-a-way bed, twin bed, linoleums, 9 x 12. Good condition, | avail-|sell cheap, 1121 Whitehead febis6tx EISNER FURNITURE COMPANY : |3824 Duck Avenue, Poinciana, Phone 2-6951. We Buy and Sell ris, Price $2000. Phone 2.2073 af-\New and Used Furniture, : 35—Wanted To Buy |MOTOR scooter in running condi- tion. Not over $100.00, Phone 2- seed. Ali fertilizers, insecticides, 7g29, feb13-30 36—Bicycles and Tricyeles 33—Miscellaneous Cycle Store, 1030 Eaton St., Phone 2-6081. fedit? Make The 37—Automotive Parts ARTMAN PRESS YOUR headquarters for the finest in printing. DIAL 2-5661, SS ‘USED Truck and eas tires — New recaps, a sizes. b1-tf|Dick’s Tire Service, 829 Truman. r febi-ti PHILCO radios, rebrigerators,|38—Automobiles For Sale ° 8 BS washing machines.|—___ Say Avan = / — Faasey nee ” cor. Fleming and|WILLYS Jeep, A-1 condition. Poin- 24 HES 1 I Elizabeth, Phone 2.5022. _febit]_ciana Service Statin, Poiocians HIM We BALANCE BY 7 ONT ark concentrated gaa aren he =e ay is “The Best for less.” Ask your|BUY A car, just like new. Many - favorite groceryman. febi-tf} extras. Save first fags big de- - preciation om my |24—Business 25—Real Estate For Sale |NOTES Payable Forms. 10 fo. 1Se.|Commander V-8. $000 or a eat Opportunities (CONTINUED) Artman Press, Phone 25061. worth $900 will take it. Payments (CONTINUED Sen a A RG febl-tfunder $60, monthly, Phone 2.3047, [DON’T BUY until you see this one. It is castom built, has extra .jlarge living room and dining area re Mare Roce Chics Bat M*"lwith beam ceilings, two large bed- feb15-12t|f00™s, two baths, wardrobe clo- = sets, garbage disposal, finishea gar- age and utility room, landscaped yard and many other extras. Com- pare for comfort, price and satis- faction. Johnson and Johnson, 419 FOR SALE or Jease, long lease, 24 and Financing F.RA and VA Duval St. Phone 2-2831. febl-tf NEW HOMES FOR SALE EXCEPTIONAL, fully furnished $2600 and $2850 Down home, electrically equipped. Four bedrooms, servants quarters, PORTER-WAGOR-RUSSELL, INC, |Solariun, patio. Immediate posses- 1620 United St, Phone 22232, |*1°0- Paul Boysen, 626 Fleming St. feb1-tf/ THREE bedroom home, double liv- ing room, dining room, kitchen FOR NEW HOMES with breakfast nook, Florida room, er aiesatiene carport, large landscaped lot. 2912 JAMES L. STAPLES Staples Ave., Phone 2-6979, eee Genera! Contractor Free’ Estimates Giadly Given! BEDROOM Sunshine. Full jalov- ua * febi-tt sied, livably furnished, $2800.00) down, $63, per month, Phone 2- jan26-tf ‘BEST residential section, facing} ‘beach. Beautiful view, always ja breeze. 3 bedrooms, 2 tile baths, beamed ceilings, LR & DR; kitch- en, utility room, heaters in LR} land bath; terrazzo floors; jalousie ‘windows, furnished. 2 years old, landscaped. $24,000 Phone 2-7815. jan26-tf MODERN CBS two-bedrom house, Two-bath, carport. Located 1504 18th Terrace. Phone 2-5257. feb12-3t 2 BEDROOM C. B, S. house, stove 25—Real Estate For Sale 3 BEDROOM furnished Sunshine house, Equity $4600.00 and as- sume remainder of F. H. A.. mort- gage. Phone 2-2414 before 5:00 or 2-6461 after 5:00, dec31-tf INCOME producing lot, 48’ x 107’, zoned for business, 509 Truman Ave., near Duval, House on pre- mises, rents for $600.00 yearly. Price $9,000, Phone 2-2808.' febs-tf} n and carport. In very and refrigerator included, $2000. come and can work only 14 days fea ant nei Price and Sosy Bh Phone 2 ote — Sell AVON PRODUCTS, exper-|FOR SALE or lease Garage anditerms reasonable, Johnson and Sebit ote lence unnecessary. Write P. O. Box! service station, Excellent loca-|Johnson, 419 Duval St, Phone 2- BUSINESS with living quarters 1101, W. Palm Beach, Fla.” tion, Long lease. Phone 2-6821. |2831. febi-tf| and motel, Sacrifice. Sickness, feb15-3t eee eet 13—Nursery Schools KINDERGARTEN for APT. MOTEL FOR SALE children 'NEW construction. Best residential Now and then Chavis turns the note BSUS or) F805: fobs atx (ebtes om callers and has a little\ UNFURNISHED apt., upstairs, to} fn for himself. | quiet refined couple. A man called a couple of days $75. per month. 626 William. ego and asked if Mr. Eisenhower was there. “They're both here,” Chavis into the phone. “Which @ne do you want, Ed or Ike?” ‘The ealler, taken aback by the, quick answer, did what Chavis! @ishes they would all do. He bung up. ame ROOM, FURNISHED APT., WITH UTILITIES. PER- |MANENT COUPLE ONLY. AP. APLY EVANS EXCHANGE, 507 SOUTHARD ST. feb15-1t) ie ealiasaieciiiiblibiniaiae tee cee 4—Houses For Rent ‘The use of coffee in Abyssinia| THE well known decorators “Pink! from 3 to 5 years old. Please| section. Near beaches. ,000,. phone after 12 p. m. 2-2193. 1011 cash, balance first ara Virginia, Mrs, Figueroa. feb9-6tx price less than 5 times yearly in. come. P. O. Box 929, feb12-tf| | FOR SALE: Desirable business! corner and large frame building. Phone 2-3328. pete 16—Personal ea “THE America of Jose Marti” now available at the Book Shop, 534 Fleming St. feb15-tf FOR SALE: SIX consecutive issues of The Key West Citizen delivered to your door, 25¢ weekly. Dial 2.5661, Circulation Dept. febl-tf vice. Larry Karns Studio, 220 Duval. Phone 2-6811. febl-tf BRIDES TO BE HAVE your wedding invita- tions and announcements print- ed by The Artman Press. Dial 2-5661, febl-tf S Parts. Singer Sewing Machine Co. 118 Coral Way, Coral Gables. feb1-tf! ——$—$—— NOTARY PUBLIC NORMAN D. ARTMAN Citizen Office feb1-tf te recorded from the 15tH Century, House” available for occupancy @t which time its use was said tojimmediately. Laxuriously furnish be very old, but coffee was noted 2 bedroom house. Martello! _ Fi ate in Europe until'Tower section, 1501 White St. \ febl3StfREAD THE CITIZEN DAILY Teason. Phone 2.3492. _feb12-6tx |FOR BUYING or selling any kind of Key West property, contact Paul Boysen, 626 Fleming St. Es- tablished 1919. feb13-30tx 8-UNITS, newly furnished; cost over $40,000, Price $13,500, $2000 down. Pays over 25 per cent re- BEAUTIFUL large two story, well furnished home for sale on Pine 2 BEDROOM McArthur home $9,- 200. Excellent condition. Beauti- ful yard. Carport. Attractive terms. |turn; 3 lots. See Mogg, Wildwood, 3015 Flagler. Phone 2-3398. febd-6tx Fla., Phone 3202.. f€b13-3t/ 26—Lots For Sale _ ACRE, ocean front, suitable for high class trailer park. Phone 2- 2228 between 9-11 a. m. or Box E. F. c-o Citizen, feb3-tf a 10 LOTS on ‘Big Pine Key, near Big Pine Inn and ocean, price reasonable, Johnson and Johnson, Phone 2-2831, 419 Duval St. feb1-tf Sts. 44 x 100. $1800 and terms. Wolkoff, 321 Simonton St. feb9-tf CHOICE lot,50° x 100’ on improved | ‘CHOICE WATERFRONT LOT, SUNRISE SHORES, 100’ x 100’ PRICE $5,000. TERMS, $3,000. DOWN, LALANCE $100, PER MONTH. PHONE 2-6243. febl-tf, LOTS on Big Pine, high and dry land, near U. S. No. 1. 50’ x 100’. Will sell on terms. Phone 2-2289. feb12-3tx FOR Lower Keys property, phone Summerland Key 2 or write Hua- gins, owner, Summeriand Key feb1,mon,wed,sat-tf (60 x 160 waterfront lot on deep! channel, $3000. P. 0. Box 482, ‘Telamorada, Fla. feb13-6t $e N. E. CORNER George and Laird) SALE USED FURNITURE VAN loads every week from our’ Miami Warehouse. Special: Re- manants of upholstery materials, sells as high as $12 per yard. Going at $1.50 and $2. Don’t miss this, WAREHOUSE FURNITURE OUTLET |915 Simonton St. Phone 2-2697 feb1-tf; GLIDDEN PAINTS PLUMBING SUPPLIES FIXTURES — HARDWARE KEY WEST SUPPLY CO, 219 Simonton St. Tel 2-3123) feb1-tf| AIR Conditioner, % ton, Philco Temperature control. $225., leav-! ing town. 615 Greene St., lot No. 13. feb12-4tx) 22 x 8’ screen-in porch, very sturdy. Curtains inside and out, good linoleum, $85, 1204 United, Lot 39. feb15-3tx CRAFTSMAN, 1/3 HP paint spray- er, Westinghouse sewing ma-' chine, portable. Good condition. 48-1 Poinciana Place. febl15-3t 40 MACHINES for your use. You wash em and you know they are washed right. Soak, wash, 3 rinses, $.25. Dried, ready to put away $.25. Wash em home, we will dry em, $.35 load. pie ttre Ser- vice” Laundry, 426 . : feb15-tf 34—Household Items For Sale EISNER FURNITURE CO. |NOW exclusive dealer for Alex- ander Smith and C. H. Masland CARPETING |All designs, all sizes, all colors |From throw rugs to wall to wall \Installed | Poinciana Center, Tel. 2-6951 feb1-tf ONE Nesco electric roaster with sandwich grill. Phone 2-709. feb10-7t DINING table and four chairs, sol- | id, wood, 41 Maine Road, Sigs- bee Park. febli-4tx TURQUOISE blue metal bed, box! spring and mattress, excellent condition. Phone 25491. feb12-tf 1 PR of hand loomed wool ; antique glass china and silver. ‘Apt. 11, 321 Simonton St. febi3-tf ONE Hotpoint refrigerator 7% eu.| "49 FORD, blue, two door, near Sinclair Station, Stock Island. febl1-t 1947 LINCOLN sedan, Mercury mo- tor, Radio, heater. Good condi- tion. $395.00. Must sell, 525 United Apt. No, 1, 1949 FORD convertible. $600, Hill, Casa Blanca, 2, Phone 2-576, 39—Trailers For Sale NEW and used house trailers the lowest prices in Fla, down, balance like rent, Free eft dre etea| £38 _—— MY $3500 equity in 37° late model Stewart House trailer $2000. Balance financed. 2 rooms, complete bath, awning hook up equipment included. Phone 2-288 after 6 p, m, feb10-64 pebcmnontsenircsibadh. case ts dh "41, 27’ NATIONAL Trailer, erator, range. Sleeps four, 1-3 down, balance can be financed, 1204 United, Lot 39. feb15-3tx 8 39B—Trailer Accessories TRAILER awnings made and te- Paired. Umble’s Canvas Shop, 802 Caroline St. febitt 40—Motor Bikes and MOTOR scooter, Duddlebug, Cheap 60 Arthur Sawyer Rd, '53 ALLSTATE scooter, cheap, 1108 Virginia St, Phone 22720. 41—Boats and Motors 18 LYMAN with 65 HP Chris Graft motor. First class condition, Call at 715 North Beach Road. febli-stx 14% FOOT RAMSEY Runabout 1953 25 H.-P. Johnson, trailer, Top condition, 95 Maine Road, Sigsbee Park, febl2-6tx 14’ BOAT, 6’ beam, less than 3 w. old. Best offer takes st, 33A Fel- ton Rd. febis-ttz ft., 1029 Fleming St. 25 HP Mercury, 14° Whirlwind, 6 road. Big Coppit Key, 2 miles} feb-mon-wed-fri-tf} Ply Mahogany boat. $550, 50 Fel- East of Boca Chica Field. esse Siiauaen ton Rd. febis-8¢ able. See Mr. Sargent, Stock Is- —Restaurant an land Trailer Pak. feb10-6ix| 92 Store Equipment |42—Dogs - Cats - Pets et Fe eres baby _paraieets, | SHOWCASE refrigerated, assorted colors, $6 and $7 ea. Al 10 case dry coca cola box, refri-| 50, white male, singing erated, 10 case wet coca cola box, Shop Cero refrigerated, 10 case ice coca cola ase oe Aiton ge box, refrigerated, 1 coolerater eg Sneed! SIND aoe frigerator, 1 Amer. slicing machine,|A. C. K. Boxer at Stud 1 National cash ss 1 potato} Poinciana febis-3tx french fry cutter, Bette for! 'soda fountain, 1 steamro hot dog 43—Flowers, Trees machine, 1 50 cup coffee maker, and Shrubs 2 ceiling fans, 1 silver bullet pin! ball. machine, 1 popcorn machine, 1 lot of pots and pans including! steam table pots, silverware, rest, dishes, 1 Silex and 1 Cory coffee makers, also numerous other|ing. Call for jsmall equipment. Al Zitter, 1309/R. Watson, \Petronia St. feb15-3tx)