The Key West Citizen Newspaper, June 30, 1954, Page 3

SOCLIE Wednesday, June 30, 1954 THE KEY WEST CITIZEN SUE JONES, Editor Good ‘ heavens! Hardly seems possible but the Fourth of July will be here with a bang before you know it. Tempus certainly does fugit! Feel sorta sorry for. kids nowa- days, ‘cause they can’t have cag works. Although there were so: serious accidents, still—loads of kids had lots of fun with roman candles, and firecrackers, and sky- rockets, and sparklers. The memory of anticipation for the day of boom-booms and bang- bangs are something yours truly will always remember! And of shooting things off—reckon we'd better do just that — and so to the shops! S22 ee Speaking of the approaching holiday, why not go to Ideal Togs, 534 Duval Street and out- fit the kids for that trip you plan to take this long week-end. Here you can celebrate in —- seersucker! Bathing suits and trunks start at 99 cents and then, still in the miracle fabric of “wash and hang up” for dress- up time—cabana suits for only » $1.98! * - Must also tell you of the “Rhumba” sunsuits for the leet- tle ones—Ruffles and frills and face and again, “easy to care for” is the keynote—just wash and hang on a hickory limb, and your small fry will always look cute and clean in these precious sunsuits—for only $1.96 at Ideal Togs. Thought Thad heard of some ‘strange things—but “cold fire” is actually just that. It flames but doesn’t burn anything. Is used ex- tensively in photographic work and understand the “Twelve Mile Reef” was one of the first movies using this process. Se 282 Watching Elsie and George Keyes — owners of the popular Sun and Sond hey #8 quietly about their , or fectly two complement each other. Elsie al- ways stops by each table to greet guests with a cheerful word or two. George, however, who general- ly has little to say, is always quietly watching to make sure that you all get the best food and * service there is! This combination makes for a perfect host-hostess team. No wonder the Sun and Sand Club restaurant — where Simonton Street meets the Atlantic Ocean —is ‘such a popular spot! S22 2s ‘Then there’s the one about “Miss Electricity”—everything she wears is charged! (oh—no!) And also— “the house is damp—so much ‘dew’ on the mortgage”! (Okay— shall tiptoe away). g22 sf And ‘were do the’ little fresh fishes go — why to Lowe's, of course! Also, found out from Lowe's Fish Market, 900 Caroline Street that they are getting Jewfish in pretty regularly now—and that Includes also the bony part which Is excellent for chowder. Had a rare treat the other day —turtle eggs! Boy, were they ever good! You can buy the “yellow” ones now at towe’s! Another seafood item you all might try is “conch”. This, yours truly definitely advises buying— at Lowe's instead of trying to ex- tract it by yourself! Saeez HEAD HANGING OR APOLO- GIES TO: the lady pushing the red and white baby stroller on Fleming, near Duval the other day. Am real sorry I bumped into you—was writing and not looking. —the poor man trying to cross Flagler in the rain the other even- ing. Didn’t see him in time to stop and give him a chance to ‘“‘dash for his doorway”. —to my Mar-Ed Dress Shop for not getting the “dope” on last Thursday morning’s SPECIAL SALE—so, please don’t forget that there is one tomorrow! Am real sorry about that— S32 2282 Perhaps you have not heard about all the “slenderizing” equipment at the Adorable Beau- ty Salon, 924 Simonton — they have quite a collection! Se—roll away the excess avoirdupois with the simple, inexpensive treat- ments at the Adorable. You'll feel and look much better! Z2aimee Just found out that the main drag through Homestead is named Krome Avenue—after Mrs. Nora Smiley’s oldest brother! He was Flagler’s Chief Engineer of Con- @suction. Am now more interested Page 3 than ever in reading her book— which will be out soon! seats Stopped in to chat with “’Tink- er” Pruitt, 402 Southard Street— and all the watches in there wait- ing to be repaired—made faces at me. They were nice happy ‘ones, though, ‘cause they knew what excellent watchmakers “Tinker” and his assistant are. Whilst talking, “Tinker” shew- ed me his motto—“A business that only makes money is a poor business” — and on that, know you all will agree. So, take that watch, clock — any kind, size, shape and vintage of timepiece to—Pruitt’s! Se 8 "BYE by BLISS: to Russ and Vi- vian Thompson who are leaving to make their home in Norfolk. Russ has‘ been associated with Philco here, and know their many friends will sure mise them. sam ae F Kiddies do. grow—and they do have birthdays and why not take advantage of Einhorn’s Variety Store's — 10% REDUCTION ON ODD ITEMS SALE—to buy a flock of those small toys for gifts to your children’s friends? Then you'll be prepared, instead of racing out at the last minute “to get something for little Susie —age 3”. “This individualistic store at the corner of Duval and Angela car. ° ries a bit of everything—Kosher, Cuban and Chinese food items— drug sundries (savings on these) —magazines—groceries—and too —don’t forget they’re open SUN- DAY — EVENINGS ‘TILL 9:00 p.m.—but Wednesday they close at noon. < mEes My Red Shawl returns every now and then in,# flurry of frustration. Actually — her fringe bobs when she knows something — but just can’t tell! For instance—of the an- cel to be made Saturday —And sh€ ig ‘a godd, good friend, and so—Silenced is My Red Shawl —till then— Sewmas Just haven‘t been by the A and B Lobster House, 700 -Frent Street lately and it really isn’t difficult to find! For all you, visi- * tors—down Duval Street and turn right at Front and you’ll find something most unusual and un- forgettable. Native seafood (sans hula) cooked to perfection and as an added fillip—gorgeous waterfront view! S228 PAST PARTICLES: Quoting still and yet from the New York Sun Man—1899 — a sketch, burlesque, ete. — “While there was a possibility of the adoption of the Spanish trea- ty, a panic prevailed here among the cigarmakers and their em- ployers. It was understood that the cigar industry would be destroyed, and a general exodus of the Cuban population was in prospect. The prosperity, such as it is, of the city hinges largely upon the Cubans. . . Their diet is limited, but they do buy something; and in sort, it was and is believed that when the Cu- bans go Key West will be ruined.” sere “Buildings Built By Bennett are Better” and when you in - spect your newly completed home erected by the M. E. Ben- nett Construction Co.—217 Duval Street—you'll agree wholeheart- edly! Would like to call this splendid, reliable and experienced firm to the attention of all people new to Our Town who are interested in building. Construction here — while speedier than elsewhere— involves a new and different ap- proach, and many angles ‘and problems you have never be- fore encountered. So, don't forget — no matter what needs building — Bennett will do it Better! Ss2mez JOAN’S CHUMS: Comes now a letter from Adair’ Jameson—writ- ten from Santa Barbara telling of her “learning to drive”. Seems as if they rented a car and Adair at the wheel, with her brother Wire instructing—backed into a wall and scraped a fender. Nothing serious —no one hurt, and know that Adair will make a “good driver”. SS ee The Caroline Shop, 223 Ann Street is known throughou? Our Town for the unusually wide sel- ection of fabrics and an excep- tional know-how in making bed- spreads, draperies, slipcovers. Refreshing your home with a crisp, cool, new color scheme will surely lessen the sultriness Mrs. Mary Degtoff To Teach In The Philippine Islands Mrs. Mary S. Degtoff, who has taught at Truman Elementary School for past four years is-en- route to the Philippine Islands, where she will teach for the next two years at the Brent School just outside of Manilla. The school, is an Episcopal school for girls and was named after Bishop Brent, a pioneer Ep- iscopal missionary in the islands. It was partially destroyed during the war, but has been restored and is one of the finest in that area, Mrs. Degtoff was accompanied by her eleven year old daughter, Vera. Her two sons, Mike and George will continue to attend the Martha Berry School in Rome, Georgia. George received the Martha Berry award last year for the most improvement in agricul- ture. Mrs. Degtoff says she intends to “teach her way around the world —the only way she would ever be able to travel.” She received her BS degree from FSU in 1935 and her master’s degree in health and education from the same institu- tion in 1947. Another daughter, Lisa, is mar- tied to Don Jaeschke, an instruc- tor at Key West High School. They make their home at 1307 Truman Avenue. Mrs. Degtoff taught the second, fourth and sixth grades at Truman Say during her. stay in Key est. Free Dance Tonite At Bayview Park The popular Mamboleros will play for the free dance at Bay- view Park tonight. The dance will begin at 8:00 p.m. and will be held on the basketball court at the Park. Last week more than 300 dancers and spectators enjoyed the music of this outstanding Latin combo. The dance is one of a series co- sponsored by the city recreation department and the local musi- cian’s union. f The Mamboleros will play for the dancing under an agreement with the American Federation of Musicians transcription fund. ’ Pvt. Nathan LeRoy | Almyda, whose parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wil- nell Street, is stationed at Camp Gordon, Georgia, with the Signal Corps. He is completing his fourth week ITEMS OF INTEREST TO EVERYONE Bible School Will Begin On July 6 Daily- Vacation Bible School at the First Presbyterian Church on White Street, will begin on Tues- day July 6 and will continue for two weeks. The closing program will be held on the evening of July 16. The children will concentrate on Bible study and craft work relat- ed to the church. A large staff of competent workers under the dir- ection of Miss Dorene Clawson will conduct the school program. The activities for the Bible school v@re planned by.the pastor, Rever- end Richard Coulter and Mrs. Hugh Duggan, chairman of Christian ed- ucation, All children are wel- come. “Miss Sewer Pipe” Contest Set For Saturday Night A highlight of the holiday week- end in Key West will be the “Miss Sewer Pipe of 1954” contest which will b e held at the Elks Annex on July 3. The contest is just a part of the entertainment planned by the Elks at their annual dance -for the benefit of the Harry-Anna Crippled Children’s Home in Umatilla. Admission to the dance is limit- ed to Elks and their parties. Entertainers who will be featur- ed on the floor show include Bill Neblett, Democratic nominee for the state senate; Neblett’s attrac- tive daughter, Viann Youmans who will appear in several panto- mime routines; P. J. Ross, billed as the “Irish Ballad Singer,” and “Cheatin’ Heart Charlie Felton.” Added attractions will be Percy Lones, “The Frankie and Johnny Kid,” Paul Monsalvatge, “Love Song Soloist,” and Dewey Riggs. Reservations may be made with Mel Levitt, dance chairman, Mrs. Myrtland Cates,. or at the Elks Club. Bridal Shower For Cleora Roberts Miss Cleora Roberts, whose wed- ding to Edmund Schmelve will be an event of July 11, will be honor- ed at a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mrs. Ralph Milner, 1608 Von Phister at 7:30 tomor- row night. Velma Basler, Miss Peggy Mc- Crea and Miss Myrna Curry. Approximately 200 friends of the bride-to-be have been invited. Jaycees To Begin Series Of Movies At Meet Tonight The regularly scheduled Wednes- day night meeting of the Jaycees will be held at 8 p. m. in their club- house on Flagler Avenue. Tonight’s program includes a film entitled “Whistling Wings” which is the second in.a series of twelve scheduled movies. Each film runs for approximately twen- ty-five minutes and tonight's film is on hunting. * These films are available to any civic organization free of charge on Tuesday, Thursday or | | Friday. Tehy can be obtained by contacting the program chairman Adolph Lastres, telephone 2-3558. Ail members are urged to at- tend as this is a very important business meeting and the first one presided over by the new president, | | Harry Knight. ‘| Presbyterian Circles ? of training. ‘After finishing the 8 week bai course, Almyda will spend a short leave with his par- ents and grandparents, Capt. and! . Mrs. Frank Curry before reassign- ment. . Almyda attended Key West High School prior to entering the ser- vice. “A the Caroline Shop and discuss yeur decorating ideas with them. Zimze Will Meet On Tuesday The circles of the Women of the First Presbyterian Church will meet on Tuesday,. July 6 due tothe Fourth of July holi- day. Circle 1 will meet at the home of Mfs. ‘Kenneth Long- hurst, 2108 Fogarty Avenue at 8:00 p. m. Circle 2 will meet at the home of Mrs. B. C. Papy, 1021 Washington Street at 3:00 . m. Circle 3 will meet at the home of Mrs. .F. J. 1015S Flagler Avenue at PB m Circle 4 will meet at the home of Mrs. Norman Wood, 2012 Roosevelt Drive at 8:00 p.m. Those Penguin dryers are cool, man, cool ‘Hair Style” by “Don- ald” will make the beys drool! 23 mea Must really dash off—at a snail’s pace—that is! By skates, skooter, bike, bus—etc.—shall shop and buy and love every moment of it. Am still not motorized, but thence there’ll come a day—maybe tomor- row, eh?—shall join you then, if I may—again for you to—BLISS- of these summer days. Drop in | FULLY BUY, jeannette (Adv’t.) ———>E>“ i — SSE = Mitchell Calls GOP Policies “Pro-Labor” WASHINGTON — Secretary James P. Mitchell told a Labor Department employes’ pep session yesterday that Eisenhower admin- istration policies are ‘pro-labor.” “Despite what you may hear to the contrary,” Mitchell said, “I ask you to look at the facts, look a‘ the President’s program for health and social legislation No one car, say that this is not pro-labor.” “RED LIGHT AHEAD"—Dr. Forest E. Noffsinger, driver train- ing authority, watches as Lois Bolen, 16, Oak Park, Ill, high school (left), steers Drivotrainer, used in teaching students. Humor In Soviet Union Must Have “Social Content” NEW YORK — Even humor in the. Soviet Union is supposed to have “‘social content.” Soviet cartoonists, humorists and satirists find almost all their em- ployment in propaganda work for their government. They get pretty caustic too. This was underlined by a recent Krokodil cartoon lampooning for- mer U.S. Defense Secretary James Forrestal’s suicide following a ner- vous breakdown. It showed him bound in a straitjacket and land- ing on his head. The U.S. government protested the cartoon. The Russians returned the protest note to the American Embassy in Moscow, refusing to| accept it as “unworthy.” In the foreign affairs field the chief target is always the United States. A cartoon in Komsomol Pravda showed a Soviet version of Uncle Sam unloading a large box on the shore of a’ country labeled Guatemala. The box bore the leg- end “United Fruit Company” and was half tipped over, with bombs, |. grenades and little saber-brandish- ing Guatemalan “rebels” all roll- ing out. of it. It was intended to illustrate the Communist thesis that the United States started the Guatemalan uprising. Silent Screen Siren Reported Gravely Ill HOLLYWOOD (# — Theda Bara, the heavy-lidded siren of the silent screen, is reported gravely ill in a hospital after surgery. The Los Angeles Times says she underwent an emergency operation yesterday for appendicitis and complications. To most of the present genera- tion she is only a name, dimly associated with the fantastic days when movies couldn’t talk. But to those who remember the films of 30 or 35 years ago Theda Bara is the original vamp — the slinky siren of “‘A Fool There Was,” en- twined in satin and long strings of beads. She made 40 pictures between 1919 and 1923. But since 1921 she has been chiefly Mrs. Charles J. Brabin, a director’s wife who gave up her career many years ago. Her age is a carefully guarded secret, but 10 years ago the col- umnists were saying she had passed 50. You'll save operating costs if you put your home freezer in a cool dry well-ventilated place where the motor will not have to run exces- sively and where heat from the motor can escape easily. If possi- ble, open the freezer just once a day to put in and take out food. eee Clothing Shop To Be Opened By Salvation Army Tomorrow The Salvation Army will op- en a clothing shop on Grinnell Street, next door to Suarez Barber shop tomorrow morn- ing. The shop will be open from 8:00 a. m. to 10:00 a. m. and on every Thursday morning at the same time. The clothes, contributed by various persons, are to be dis- tributed without cost to those who are needy. Lt. Henry Russell, in charge of the Salvation Army work in Key West, said today that this is part of the Army program which is being extended since its re-establishment in Key West. Greene Takes Over As Head Of SubDiv 42 Cdr. Howard J. Greene, USN, who recently assumed command of Submarine Division 41, also took command of Division 42 Sat- urday during a full dress ceremony conducted on board the submarine Sea Poacher. He relieved Cdr. John S. Schmidt, USN, who will report for duty to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations in Washington. Cdr. Greene, who served out the last war on submarines,.has eight combat sub patrols, and was ex- ecutive officer of the Argonot which made a commando raid in the Philippines. In command of the Argonot’s Marine raiders was Jimmy Roosevelt. Another unusual experience in the commander’s war record oc- curred when he. was executive of- ficer of the Angler when the sub- marine was involved in the rescue of 58 women and children from an island in the Philippines. Prior to his.command of the submarine division of Squadron Four, Cdr. Greene served as op- erations officer for submarine Squadron Twelve. Leggy Frog BALTIMORE (P—A new guest was on display today at the Bal- timore Zoo—a six-legged frog. Schoolboys James D. Francies and Reid MacCallum of Phoenix, Md., discovered the unusual speci- men on the golf course of the Hillendale Country Club yester- day. Dr. Robert Simmons of the Na- tural History Society of Maryland identified the frog as a “not un- known” type of freak, but still “very rare.” Club Calendar EVERY WEDNESDAY 8:00—Junior Chamber of Commerce, Clubhouse, Flagler Ave. 10:30—Poinciana Junior Garden Club, at the school EVERY Thursday 10:30—Convent Junior Garden Club at the Convent 12:15--Rotary Club, St. Paul’s Parish Hall 1:00—Thrift Shop, Navy Commissary, open until 4:00 p. m. 6:30—Lions Club, at Lions Den, 1007 Seminary St. 7:30—CAP Cadets, Poinciana Community House 7:30—Princes of Syracuse, Pythian Hall, 728 Fleming St. THURSDAY, JULY 1 10:00—HS-1 Officer’s Wives Club at Aeropalms 3:00—Circle 11, First Methodist Church 7:30—Dorecas Society at Lutheran Church, Flagler Avenue 8:00—Elks Lodge, at clubhouse, EVERY Friday 10:00—Gym Classes for Officers’ 313 Duval Street Wives, Bldg. 83, Seaplane Base 10:30—Harris Junior Garden Club, at the school 7:30—Youth for Christ, Poinciana Baptist Church FRIDAY, JULY 2 12:30—Officer’s Wives Club at Fort Taylor 8:00—OES Officers’ Club 8:00—Cayo Hueso Grotto, Red Men's Hall FVERY Sunday 2:00-—CAP Cadets, Poinciana Community House 3:30—Orden Caballeros de la Luz, 422 Amelia St. TY — PERSONALS — NEWS OF INTEREST TO WOMEN TELEPHONE: Citizen Office, 2.5661 Parents Help Teachers Train Kid To Drive By EDWARD S. KITCH OAK PARK, Ill.(AP)—If Oak Park parents want their kids to learn to drive, they have to sign up too. School officials say this is the only place in the United States where they are approaching par- ents with a contract. Before a teen-ager can enroll in the high school driver training course, dad has to sign a contract) agreeing to give the student at) least eight hours. of actual on-the- street practice in the family car. “The success of the course,” says instructor Ray C. Soliday, “is in keeping the parents interested.” To find out just what and how their kids are learning, parents come to school for three evenings during the semester to see tests/| and instruction. This is what happens during the classes held twice a week for 18 weeks at Oak Park, one of the first high schools in the country to in-| stall driver training as a course of study: Students use _Drivotrainers, | units built like the front seat of an automobile with steering mechan- ism, standard shift, clutch and brake pedals connected to an elec- trical recording system. The instructor is able to read-a printed record of the student’s re- sponses to series. of driving in- structions and traffic violations presented in 12 instructional and test films. Early in the course the kids must demonstrate a knowledge of traffic laws and regulations, park- ing restrictions, signs and signals. Visual tests and reaction time checks are given. Then state:examiners come to the school fez the official tests for instructional permits. F Although only in Oak Park do parents and teachers work togeth- er in just this way to make safe drivers of youngsters, other places are aware of the problem. Of the United States’ 24,000 high schools, a little more than 4 out of 10 offer some kind of driver edu- cation. Three states—North Dako- ta, California and Virginia—make | such training in school compulsory. Dr. Forest R. Noffsinger, driver | training authority with the Traffic | Institute of Northwestern Univer- sity, says it’s possible to cut down, | if not out, the number of traffic deaths by training young drivers in high schools. One of the Institute’s surveys shows that high school trained -arivers have only one fourth to one-half as many traffic accidenté as those without driver education experience. The driver training program in the state of Washington is credited with reducing the young driver ac- cident rate by 40 per cent last year. But many schools hesitate to set up the course because equipment is ‘expensive and on-the-road train- | ing is costly. Installations like | the Oak Park Drivotrainer class- | room represent a $20,000 invest-| ment. Dr. Noffsinger says it’ costs | an average of $30 a student to train | him to drive on the road. Despite the cost, however, schools offering road practice increased from 200 to 400 this year. “If having driver education in the United States at a cost of 25 million dollars saves the life of one child, it’s worth while,” sums up Dr. Noffsinger. Dulles To Talk On Guatemala Situation WASHINGTON, Secretary of State Dulles tonight will review the Guatemalan situation in a tele- vision-radio report to the nation. He will speak for 15 minutes, starting at 8:45 p.m., EDT. ABC radio and Du Mont television will air the talk live. Other networks have scheduled later rebroadcasts. The Islander FLORIDA KEYS FINEST e Air-Conditioned 80 Miles Northeast of Key West 12 acres on the ocean. Dining room, tiled and ed swim- ming pool, private beach, shuf- fleboard, feature movies Friday nite, fishing at the fishing tal of the world. LOW SUMMER RATES Write or Phone Matecumbe 2061 ISLAMORADA, FLORIDA Printing... Embossing Engraving ... Rubber Stamps The - Arman Press Greene Street Phone 2-5661 Show H ighlights To Be Presented At Naval Hospital The USO-YMCA and students of the Pinder School of Dance will present highlights from their highe ly successful show, “Swing Hi’, Swing Lo’” at the Naval Hos- pital on Friday evening. The show will be presented in the wards for the bed patients and amulatory patients. It is the first of two shows plan- ned for the entertainment of the Patients at the hospital. Numbers selected for the show include “Romany Life,” a Gypsy number by the corps de ballet; a solo by Susan Wolfson; rythm tap by Stuart Brenner, Linda Wells, Rhoda Shafner and Sheilia Gard- ner. Carolyn Case in a tap number, “Satan Takes A Holiday”; “The Texas Rangers,” tap by Gale Varela and Orchid Mira with solo by Lorraine Butler. A precision dance, “Beach Ball,” by Margarita Morales, Marie Spencer, Lillian Russell and Shelia Gardner. Gerald Pinder and Lorraine But- ler in a ballet samba, “The Con- tinental” followed by a ballet, “Sleigh Ride’ by Jane Gomez, Sylvia Matcovich, Christine Lay- man, Gale Varela, Shelia Gardner and Marry Harris. Members of the corps de ballet are Lillian Golden, Sylvia Knowles, Elizabeth Russell, Margarita Mo- rales, Barbara Ladd, Yvonne Moore, Marie Spencer and Orchid Mira. SHEEP WANTED AS MOVING CREW ~ WARREN, R. I. « — The Rev. Arthur M. Dunstan, president of the Massasoit Historical Society, is looking for about four sheep to do the work of men. North Burial Ground js so over- run with tall grass, he said last night, that no one is anxious to take on the clearance job. Thus the possible use of sheep to chew the grass away. Watch TOMORROW'S CITIZEN For Announcement NAVARRO'S 38th Anniversary SALE GERTRUDE LAWRENCE She was born in the slums of London, became one of the theatre’s most famous stars . . . glamour, sparkle, high emotion —the stuff of which legends are made, He was a stuffy Boston blue-blood, shocked at her gay extravagances. Yet between them they shared a love that comes tremblingly alive, If you enjoy the company of sparkling personalities, begin Richard Aldrich’s tender, humorous trib- ute to this amazing marriage of opposites. In the July Ladies’ Home Journal. Out today—on all newsstands! A Gift that Keeps on Giving Nothing so personal, so precious as your portrait. Your charm and individu- ality to stay with your loved ones when you are Don Ray Portrait Studio 705 Duval St. Open 12-9 P.M.