The Key West Citizen Newspaper, March 13, 1954, Page 8

Page 8 | | see enerwsemy * STAZ THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Saturday, March 13, WINIFRED SANDS JOHNSON, Editor 12-2826 ey West Will Have Its Own ‘aster Ege Hunt This Year may not have the spacious s of the White House in Wash- n for an Easter Egg rolling st, but Key West will have wn Easter Egg Hunt for ele- vhole days before Easter, ery child registered in the or parades will be eligible to ete for the $25.00 cash prize 5 offered to the first child cor- + completing and presenting mtry to the Chamber of Com- e before Friday noon on April 2 winner will be announced {r, Harold Laubscher of the West Chamber of Coramerce aster Sunday from the judges’ | at the Easter parade. is is how the contest will work: ring the week beginning April itil the close of the contest, rerchants who are participat- a making this year’s Easter le the best ever staged will » somewhere in their win- display a colored Easter egg ng a number. : all eggs will be placed the : day, therefore, you must the windows every day so you wili be first to complete list. However, all merchants nave their numbered eggs in respective windows by Thurs- right, April 15. rder to be eligible each child be registered in the Easter 2, this will cost nothing and atry blanks can be found in > participating stores. Friday and Saturday, April 3, there will be published in ley West Citizen an entry for the Egg hunt. It will list mes of all the stores in the ‘ with a blank space for the to insert the corresponding ‘r found on the egg in that 3 display windows. child’s name, address and umber on his parade regis- 1 blank must appear on the t entry. blank. The first child eting his entry correctly and iting same at the Ohamber nmerce office at 530 White- Street, will be judged the win- 3 cash prize together with ods of dollars of merchandise cates being donated by the listed for prizes at the Eas- :tade should make this year’s e the most successful staged y city in Florida. 9 at the stores that make ing a pleasure in Key West, Carol Tynes, son of Mr. Mrs. Carol Tynes, Sr., 418 a Street, left for Panama, . Saturday, March €: ACME Jackage Store 309 PETRONIA STREET Phone 2-9400 Tropical" Hat Cleaners 714 Thomas Street TELEPHONE 2.5560 Key West, Fla. Hats Made and Sold PANAMAS and FELTS GROCERIES AND MEATS 728 Simonton Street Phone 2-6222 ‘UAN SORRIANO 1011 Whitehead Street M@AT and GROCERIES PHONE 2-6122 300 Highschool Girls To Meet At University TALLAHASSEE — Florida A and M University is anxiously awaiting the arrival of more than 300 high school girls who are to attend the ninth annual state meet- ing of the Florida Association of New Homemakers of America which convenes here March 25-27. The delegates are expected to come from 88 chapters with a to- tal membership of 3,869. The NHA is an incorporated non- profit youth organization which is sponsored by the Home Economics Education Branch of the Office of Education, U. S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. These are the goals of the or- ganization which extends through 17 southern states — (1). To pro- mote better home life for mem- bers and their families — (2). To promote individual life — (3). To povide wholesome recreation (4). To work together to give school and community service. NHA carries on three types of projects (1) community (2) family — and (3) national. For the past few years the Florida Asso- ciation has participated in the fol- lowing state and national projects — (1). Contributed more than $500 towards equipping the play-therapy room of the Florida A and M Hos- pital and Health Center (2). Sent instructional materials valued in excess of $1,000 to various cen- ters in Africa and, (3). Aided civil defense. The Florida Associationis_ cur- rently engaged in three state, and national projects — (1). Family hobbies — (2) UNESCO gift cou- pon plan and, (3) Civil Defense. Every homemaker is being urged to encourage or start family hob- bies; chapters are being encourag- ed to buy or sell gift coupons as to make it possible to provide needy groups in the Gold Coast area of Africa with homemaking, and handicraft equipment, diction- aries, radios, and film projectors; and each NHA members is being encouraged to train herself, her NHA members and her family in self protection. In connection with the latter pro- ject, the Florida Association is en- couraging members to (1). equip the most protected spot in their home for safety (2). to prepare a first aid kit and know how to use it (3). have one family member trained in first aid and home nurs. ing (4). learn the rules of fire pre- vention and keep fire equipment at hand, (5). maintain a three day supply of food and water for use in an emergency — and (6). work with neighborhood groups and se- cure blood donors. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Simms, of the Bronx, New York, are the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ben- jamin Butler, and daughter, Mrs. Eloise Reynolds, Mr. Simms is the ew of Mr. Butler. - Cornish Memorial A.M.E. ZION CHURCH Whitehead and Angele Sts. SUNDAY SCHOOL, 9:45 AM.—V.GE, 7 P.M. Worship 11 A.M. and 7:30 P.M. Prayer and Class Meeting Tuesday, 7:30 P.M. THE CHURCH WITH A WELCOME FOR YOU Rev. A. Franklin Hooper, Pastor MANI'S BAR MAN! PEREZ — Prop, 316 Petronia Street Phone 2-9272 SANDS’ O.K. Shoe Shop Fabric Center 706 DUVAL STREET 194 !COLORED COMMUNITY NEWS Founders’ Day Is Observed At FAMU TALLAHASSEE Florida A and M University will mark its an- nual Founder’s weekend obser- vance this week. The institution which attained university status last September 1, opened in 1887 as the Colored Normal School. Its present enroliment numbers 2,038 students who are enrolled in the following schools and colleges — agriculture and home economic’s education, arts and sciences, engi- neering and mechanic arts, nurs- ing education, pharmacy, law and | graduate school, The schedule of events for the observance is as follows — Found- er’s Assembly, 12 noon, Friday, March 12; alumni meeting, nine a. m., Saturday, March 13; Found- ers’ worship, ten a. m., annual visit to graves of founders, four p. m., and Founders’ vesper reci- tal, six p. m. President and Mrs. George W. Gore, Jr., will have a reception at their home — Sun- shine Manor — immediately fol- lowing the recital. Attorney Robert W. Gray, class of 40, now practicing law in Jack- sonville, will be the Founders’ as- sembly speaker. Dr. H. D. Goode, class of 1916, Pensacola, president of the General Alumni association will preside. Other alumni on the program will be the Rev. Wales R. Nesbett, class of °41, pastor, Church of God in Christ, Tallahas- see. The Rev. Emory R. Searcy, pas- tor of the Greater Mount Zion Bap- tist Church of Atlanta, class of 1939, will be Founders’ worship speaker. Also appearing on this program will be the Rev. John L. Hall, class of °28, Jacksonville, who will give the invocation, and the Rev. George W. Urmater, class of 1953, pastor of St. James CME Church, Tallahassee, who will give the benediction. Mrs. Edna Barker, soprano, class of ’45 and a member of the faculty at Dunbar High School, Fort Meyers, will be the artist at Founders’ vesper, Douglass Highlights Spirit is running high among the students and teachers at Douglass as we swing into the latter stages of the school year. It seems that | the Dorothy Ellison Concert was a much needed shot in the arm for everybody. On last Wednesday night Super- intendent O’Bryant visited with the P. T. A. and gave a very inspiring and encouraging talk to the group. This, incidentally, was Mr. O’Bry- ant’s first meeting with the Dou- glass P. T. A. Also this week, the announcement was made to the ef- fect that the “Carnival” would be held March 18 and 19 of next week. This is a lively affair which our students look forward to with much enthusiasm. On the other side of the ledger, two incidents occurred which tend- ed to dampen spirits at Douglass. First, someone broke into the school building and pillaged the principal’s office during the week- end. This, we feel, was done with the belief that a sizeable, quantity of money had been left in the of- fice. However, the intended burg- lar was disappointed for money is never left in the school overnight. Secondly; on Monday afternoon, a small child (second grade) enter- ed the school-bus and set fire to it, This completely destroyed the i terior of the bus and did consi- derable damage to the shopbuild- ing. While the loss to the school and county was great enough, it is sheer luck that this little student did not lose his life. For he had en- tered the bus through a broken window. Had be become excited or trapped in the bus, he would have perished. This points up the ever-pressing need for closer supervision of our school children during the after- school day. We must make sure that they are at home, or under the supervision of someone author- ized. Otherwise, we could face a “sad event” most any day, Any- GLOBE SHOE STORE “We Fit The Hard To Fit” 510 FLEMING ST. Shenanigans Heydays Life Stride Buxkens FULL LINE OF MEN’S and CHILDREN’S SHOES PRICE RANGE $1.99 to $18.95 When In Miami Visit Our Store At 30 N.E. Ist St. Why A Navy Wives Club? Shipmates: Did you know there ig a won- derful organization called the Na- vy Wives Clubs of Ameri¢a? In the early thirties a group of women got together and formed a club, others in nearby cities did the same, for the sole purpose of entertainment, and to help the Na- vy wife over the lonely hours when her sailor boy was away. A few of the original members thought “why not charter and have a Na- tional Navy Wives Club,” which they did in 1936. Believe me, it has mushroomed in the years and is now an up and coming organi- zation. | Here are some of the Teasons why you wives should join a lo- cal group: 1, When your families are trans- ferred and arrive in a strange town, and are lonesome, have chil- versity students who examined mobile which recently sored by thi had on exhibit many rare books Photo by H. Jones, Jr. New Yorkers Are Weekend Visitors Guests spending the weekend at | the home of Mr, and Mrs, Rolly | Davis, 805 Shavers Lane, were Mrs. Lela Mickens Roberts of New York City and granddaughter, Brenda Jean Bastian of Long Is- land, New York. They left Monday for visits to re- latives and friends in other parts of Florida. After a period of approximately two more weeks, they will return | to their respective homes. Old Key Westers remember the Mickenses well. One of the sisters, Molly, taught mathematics at Dou- | glass School for several years, Douglass School Conducts Surveys . Douglass School is conducting several surveys which are neces- sary to keep it on the accredited list of the State of Florida. Questionnaires are out and par- ents and others are asked to ans- wer these questions. It is not a matter of digging into your personal affairs, but a necessity to build school stand- ards. We are sure that you want the best for your children. This can be obtained only through whole- hearted co-operation. time we do not know where our children are, we can expect any news that comes. Somehow, we hope that we can continue our drive to the end that a new bus can be bought for our children, At the beginning of the year we had a short drive towards a bus fund. While the general res- Ponse of the community was good, we did not begin to realize enough money to commit ourselves to a | four thousand dollar debt. And this | is a conservative estimate of the cost of a good bus. THE VIRGINIA CLUB | Prop. Jesus Disdier | 1025 Emma St. BEER AND WINE 9:00 to 12:00 P.M. Friday and Saturday Open ‘til 2:00 A.M. dren, and have to find a good ‘school for them and somewhere to live, who can understand their pro- blems ‘better than another Navy wife? So the Navy Wives’ Club. 2. We are organized to promote welfare, social and educational programs for the Navy wife and her family, 3. Clubs ean be found in nearly every town where Navy is found. We even have clubs in outlaying countries such as Alaska, Honolulu, French Morocco, Puerto Rico, and Cavite, P. I. 4. You ask, “who can join this organization?” Wives of enlisted men of the Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard and Reserve Units of these services. Wives of enlisted men honorably discharged, retired or transferred into Fleet Reserve, widows of enlisted men honorably discharged. FAMU STUDENTS EXAMINE RARE BOOK — Vera Pinkston, (right) senior, St. Petersburg, and Laurice Mc! Funiak Springs, were but two hundreds of Florida A and M Uni- the many rare books in the beok- sited the campus. The bookmobile, spon- Hacker-Art Books Publishing Company of New York, ean, senior, De- on art and literature—A and M SL Ushers Board No. 1 Of Bethel Meets Ushers Board No. 1 of Bethel A. M. E. Church held its weekly meeting at the church center with entertainment being furnished by Sam Williams. This meeting was held Wednes- day, March 4, at 7:30 p. m. with the “Ushers Union.” The new presiding elder, Dr. W. B. Coffey, visited the congregation Sunday, February 28, for the first time, It was a terrifically rainy day, but the members did what they could to make the visit a suc- cess. At the March 4, meeting Rev. A. Franklin Hooper, pastor of Cor- nish Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church, gave a talk on the Ushers Union as did Rev. Everett. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs, Everett. Mrs, Marie Green, reporter. CLUB NOTES The Woman’s Civic Club held its regular meeting Monday, March 8, at the Community Cen- ter. The President, Mrs. Wilhel- mina Bain, stressed the ‘‘Clean- Up” drive which is going on at this time, and asked the co-opera- tion of the members to help make this much needed drive a suc- cess. The Little Dolores Fund Drive will be remembered by a small amount. This money carries with it the prayers and best wish- es for the success of the opera- tion, There will be a big dinner -saie on St. Patrick’s day, Wednesday, March 17, for the benefit of the club. Put your orders in early, Several members of the Wo- man’s Civie Club visited the Old Folks’ Home Monday afternoon, The meeting which was quite a | spiritual one was greatly enjoyed byy all present. Rev. Smith, pastor of Newman Methodist Church, was also a vis- itor at this time. A basket containing fruit, erack- FOR CHILDREN Exclusively at Appelrouth’s 604 DUVAL STREET Shoe Center PHONE 2-2532 Air-Conditioned For Your Comfort Business of the evening deal | March 6. SERVICE CLUB NOTES The Community Servicemen’s Center, 711 Whitehead Street, wishes to announce the following birthdays for the month of March. Herbert Beasly, Willie B. Taylor, Robert L. Davis, James Jackson, Clifton Patterson, Edward L. Head, E. J. Bolden, Robert Welch, Levi Stewart, Sylvester Byrd, 0. V. Williams, Ira C. Rayon, Artemis Walker, Owen L. Jones, Melvin D. Maxwell, D. Williams, Freddie Span, E. N. Taylor, G. Herald, Charles Waterson, William F. Steele, Fred Marshail, Walter A. Wiggins, and Richard V, Avery. The boys of the Bushnell wese entertained with a light supper before leaving for New Orleans orleans where they will be for a period of ten days. There will be a St. Patrick’s Day Dance given at the center on March 17. Wear something green, Music will be furnished by Norman Kra- Kar- ligiously observing the check-in, check-out order. A “whist tournament” was con- ducted at the center on Thurs- day. Spaghetti suppers are served every Thursday night. Mrs. Marie S. Welters, director, who has been indisposed, is now back at her desk. Dorothy Evans, Robert Jones Are Wed March 6 Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Evans an- nounce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Dorothy Evans to Robert Jones, electrician, 3rd class, USS Bushnell. The wedding ceremony was per- formed by the Rev. W. N. Me- Lean at Trinity Presbyterian Church on March 6. Witnesses were Mrs. Ruth Car- ter and Mr. Corrithers, U. S. N. A reception was given at the home of the bride’s parents with the following friends in attend- : Mr. and Mrs. William S. Perry, Mrs. Doris Miller, Mrs. Milton Thompson, Mr, and Mrs. Harry Chipchase, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Johnson, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. King, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Lam- kins, Mr. and Mrs. Boston, Mrs. Geneva Walton, Miss Mercedes Hannibal, Mr. Gossman, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Simms, Rodericn Rolle, Mr. Deems, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Evans, Rev. and Mrs. W. N. McLean, Mrs. Mary Evans, Mrs. Rebecca Toomer, Walter McLean, Jr., Mrs. Ruth Carter, Dale Griffin, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hatfield, Mr. and Mrs. Rupert Whitehead, Mr. and Mrs. Alfedo Sands, Mrs. Elise Reynolds, and Professor C. C. Seabury, Richmond-Andrews Nuptials Announced Miss Patricia Ann Andrews, dau- ghter of Mr. and Mrs. Irving An- drews, 320 Angela Street, and Paul Richmond, Jr., were married Sat- urday night, March 6, by Rev. A. Franklin Hooper, pastor of Cornish Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church. Mr. and Mrs. Richmond are now at home at 904 Thomas Street. Coral Island Singers Appear In Concert The Coral Island Singers under the direction of Miss Mercedes Hannibal, will appear at St. James Baptist Church Sunday, March 14, at 8:30 p. m. The public is cordially invited to attend. . Geroge Sands, reporter, Lawrence Allen Visits A 2-c Lawrence Allen , son of Mr. and Mrs. George T. Allen, 717 Monroe County Lane, is in town for a week from U. S. Air Force Hospital, Orlando, Florida, At the expiration of his short va- capes Allen will report to the same se. Don’t miss the ‘Musical Talent Hour” at Douglass School Audit- orium. This affair will be given Monday, Mareh 15, to help the band. ers, cigarettes, etc., was given to the inmates. A pop call on one of our very | enthusiastic club members, Mrs. | Irene Allen, was much apprecia- ed by her. DEATHS Mrs. Catherine Bartlett, 36, died | at the home of Mrs. Alice Valdez, 714 Passover Lane, Saturday, Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 9, from St. Pe- i: Church. Father John Henry Reece, Jr., was the officiating pastor. jlagnificent Laster Parade Will Be Staged April 19 Of great concern to the city is the Easter parade, w) as of last year has become an nual feature of the city of West under the direction of the tail Division of the Chamber Commerce. The officers of the retail divisi ya a a iF al J warded to white children. They will be awarded for poise, appear mce and personality, The children will be divided inte ge groups which are as followst “3, 4-6, and 7-12. There will be bout three ladies from St, oseph’s Society, in charge of each who are: Mrs. Mary Lee Graham,\ group. president; Mrs. Willie Mae Sim. mons, chairman of the Easter pa- rade; Miss Rae Carmitchell, chair- man of donations, and Mrs, Han- | nah Baer, vice chairman of the Easter parade, met with Mrs, Grace Palacios, and Mrs. Ellen| Sanchez of the St. Joseph’s Catho- | lic Aid Society in the auditorium of the Douglass High School Tues- day, March 9, to map out plans} for an orderly parade. Sitting in on this meeting was Mrs. Winifred Sands Johnson, Ci- tizen reporter, who is in charge of all publicity relating to the parade. Mrs. Almoveta Castillo, general chairman of the colored division of the Easter parade, was absent because of an illness which has confined her for the past several | weeks. She is, however, expected to be well enough to take over the leadership at an early date. There are some things that are painful to admit, but knowing that roses and truth have thorns, the truth is better known than hidden. This statement is made to the fact that the disorderly manner in which the parade was conducted last year was a disgrace to the entire city and people are still talking about it. Colored people are noted for their parades and it is one dis- tinction that we do not care to lose. In order to have an orderly parade, the same must be planned and allowed to move according to arrangements, The children are not the only ones to be blamed for the order of last year. Parents are asked not to push their children in front of the judges nor to become belligerent at the awarding of prizes. Judging, at best is a very delicate matter and one that the judges try to do with- out malice or prejudice. In order to assure a fair means ot judging, St. Joseph’s Aid Society has asked that these judges be white and furnished by the Retail Division of the Chamber of Com- merce. The gifts, which will be an- nounced at a later date, are do- nated by the merchants and will be the same as the three prizes SEA SECRETS Q. What advantage to the animal | is the thresher shark’s extremely long tail? A. The tail of the thresher shark gives the animal speed and ex- traordinary maneuverability. This shark invades schools of small fish and uses its long tail to splash the surface of the water as it swims about them. By such tac- tics it -keeps the victims crowded together where they may be more easily attacked, Q. Are fish smarter than man? I ask this because fish have al- ways been built along the so-called modern streamlined fashion, while man, until recently, has been square and blockish in his attempt to reduce friction and thus attain greater speeds, E. F. Brann, Washington, D. C. A. Fortunately, body shape has no relation ,to intelligence. The spindle-shape streamlined form of fishes is an adaptation to life in the water, This is a denser med- ium than air and thus requires that efficient stream lining for ease of movement. It does seem, however, that man could have learned a lesson from the fish many years ago, Q. What is the small hole found | on top of the head behind each eye in certain sharks and rays? B. V. Sensden, Jacksonville A. This opening is known as a spiracle and serves as an acces- sory respiratory opening in .sharks and rays. In the skate it is used for respiration when the animal is resting on the bottom, a position in which sand would enter and clog the gill cavity if the gill openings | were extended. | Q. Is it ture that certain fishes | actually “walk” on the bottom? A. Yes, the gurnard or sea rob- in uses the detached, feeler-like anterior rays of the pectoral fin/| for this purpose. Q. What is the best way to dis- tinguish between a blue and white marlin? S, L, Crollman, Pennsyl- vania A. The dorsal and anal fins of the blue marlin are pointed, where- as those of the white marlin are rounded. In addition, blue marlin are much larger, specimens weigh- ing less than 100 pounds seldom being taken. By contrast, speci- mens of white marlin weighting more than this are unusual. Q. Is it true that salmon always die after spawning? A. No, Although the Pacifie or | Chinook salmon, Oncorhynchus tis. chawytscha, so exhausts itself in its migrations and spawning ac. tivities that it dies shortly after. wards, the Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar, usually returns to the sea Burial was in the City Ceme-| tery. to repeat the performance for sey- One of the greatest disturbances the line of march is spectators yho fail to view the parade from lewalks, but insist on joining the he as it marches — pushing, shov- and riding their bicycles. \ is asked that spectators not mtch with the parade line. Po licg protection is being asked an orderly small entry fee is paid te _Jseph’s Catholic Aid Society, as its\nly source of raising money for chyity, Whillother churches and lodges are al¥iys approaching the for aidghe Catholic Aid Society uses thilonly means. Send your children \ the parade. Dress them as beautillly as you possibly can and drill em in poise and confi- dence, \ _ It is hop\ that continuous pub- licity will e your enthusiasm and that yO will respond to the parade and hake it one of the biggest annua affairs of the city. Remember has made the nowned affair. on as they are agonished to do 80 in Irving Berlin'\immortal song. The parade wil form at St, Joseph’s Hall, cot . ents be served and judgngtone at ras point, Photographers wil picter es along the way ad aithe Com- munity Center. ‘ Remember that tordeito share in the prizes, the pron adie be registered. Parentsare asked to take their childrenvith their tic kets to a listed mchant and be registered before ¢ parade, The date of the pade is Easter Monday, at 3:30 Pn., April 19, Tickets will be « sale at an early date. Let’s make the Eter something long to fe eel cicid PERSONLS The Eastern Star Lee is apon- soring a “Tea” at thesmmumty Center, Sunday, Mareig, Teachers who are Mmbers ef the ‘Credit Union mey tend to affairs pertaining to s@1 in the Administration building Pybtie Instruction, located on thirognds of the County courthouse Tyeg. day afternoons from 2:3, m, Elena, on February 1: Mrs. Carr is a former teact of Gainesville, Mrs. Tomasa Marrero, $16 Tn man Avenue, is ‘ me. ' Friends are always welcome, Mrs. Lucille Pope, sister of Mra, Cecil Bain, 326 Truman Avenue, is doing much better after e long period of illness, Friends are happy to ese Mre, Pope on the streets again, Among those who recently re- ceived appendicitis operations are Rev. T. J. Crutchfield, Annette Ty- son and Sarah Carey, Mrs. Rosa Bamus, mother ef | Miss Miriam Cornell and Alphon- so and George Dean, is a pathent at Monroe General Hospital, C. J. Lassiter, son of Mre. Co rona Johnson, A-2 Fort Village Extension, and Clifton Lassiter, was a patient of Variety Children’s Hospital, Coral Gables, Florida, during the week. Mrs. Eloise Sands Walker is @ at her home in Cincinnati. Mrs. Walker is the daughter ef Mrs. Flossie Sands of this eity, and the sister of Alfredo Sands, a teacher of Douglass High School, The upper platform of Berlin's 450-foot radio tower is used a8 @ health center for children with whooping cough, the altitude have ing been found beneficial for them, the Atlantic salmon changes bug little in physical appearance dur- ing the spawning run, the Chinook assumes spectacular colors, and the jaws of the male become great- ly elongated and hooked, so that becomes impossible for the fish eral succeeding years. Although to feed.