The Key West Citizen Newspaper, July 12, 1954, Page 7

‘This Week's Feature Advertisement ‘Monday, July 12, 1954 THE KEY WEST CITIZEN 4000 Bicycles Estimated In Key West Are Its Better Bedding and the Price is COMFORTABLE SIMMONS’ HEALTH MATTRESS ALTMAN’S FURNITURE CO. “Ses” EIL QAUNDERS EON »JIGNS Built and Installed By City Code With Underwriters’ Approved Material OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMMERCIAL SIGNS HURRICANE SALE We Must Sell Our Complete Stock of Motorcycles and Scooters! ‘Our Warehouse Will Not Stand A Storm! BRAND NEW GOOD USED Std cyciescoot $189 Mustaog_$125 Mustang 9425 uy Powell, P-81 $125 BRAND NEW THUNDERBIRD TRIUMPH Just Out.of Crate — Regular Price $895 ____ Sale Price 00 Meacham. Airport Telephone 2-5422 Plane Reservations FLY TO HAVANA ..t.. KEY WEST-HAVANA OVERSEAS TOURS 721-723 DUVAL STREET ECONOMY TOUR $26.00 TWO-DAY TOUR . 32.00 THREE-DAY TOUR _..__... 36.00 (LONGER TOURS IF DESIRED) GULF LIFE (A Southern Institution) Key West Underwriters H. M, ALBURY — CHARLES CURRY — HERMAN GOLDSTEIN CLIFF HABERLAND — ERNEST HOPKINS BURL PINDER — WARREN WILLIAMS . near Palen mene: ment insurance pagenoudiy EP mortgage helder’s interest, iat it mere GERALD SAUNDERS, JOE SAWYER impertant to have life insurance te pre- (Superintendents) tect his family’s interest? J. B. SYMMONETTE Call Your Friendly... ' ss ed Gulf Underwriter 515% Duval Ph, 2-2272 . . - For Information PHONES 2-5011 - 2-5311 - 2-5831 TOURS INCLUDE—Avte Parking, Plane Tickets, Transfer in Havana, Hotel, Gyide, Admission Fees when necessary, Teurs ef Old and New Havana, Tropical Gardens, Rum Distillery, Cigar Factories. Optional: Merre Castle, Country, and Night Life. Life - Insuring j THE HOME MORTGAGE FIGURING the average mortgage runs 17 years, the average pe ges lever 35, about one out of every six jage sign-- ers will die free clear. @ man carries hazard and gome- he ewns his aa Sails Daily. 10 A.M. CaptainTommyLones Returns, 5 P.M. @ Bait and Tackle @ You Keep @ Largest Bottom Fishing Furnished! Your Fish! Boat (65 ft.) in Key West Docked at Garrison Bight ---- Roosevelt Boulevard Overseas Cycle Store Sells Popular Sport-Type Bikes— Schwinn And Royal Hunter Provides Lawn Mower Rentals By BILL GIBB Key West is a bicycle town! William Carey and Allen Carey, father and son, own the Overseas Cycle Store at the corner of Eaton and Francis Streets, They estimate that there are probably 4000 bicycles Daina: used here on the Rock, at Sigsbee Park, and on Stock land. The larity of the bike isn't surprising when you consider how practical it is to own ore here in Key West. The weather is ideal all year around; distances are fairly short; and heavy traffic makes riding a bicycle a faster means of tronsportation than an automobile. Besides, you don’t have the parking problem! Sigsbee Park And Stock Island Tl have to admit that I was rather astonished when William Carey told me that people rode bicycles into town from as far away as Sigsbee Park and Stock Island. “The English ‘Royal Hunter’ is made for long-distance travelling,” explained Carey. “It pushes about a third easier than regular balloon-tire bicycles and it sure is prov- ing popular here in Key West.” “How much do they sell for?” I asked him. "$49.95," he replied. “That's cheaper than the Ameri- can companies can manufacture the same type bike. I don't see how the English do it unless it is because of cheap- er labor.” Naturally ,American manufacturers aren't too happy about this situation. If anticipated legislation goes through up in Washington, sufficient tariffs will be placed on all foreign imports to keep out so-called “unfair competition.” Schwinn Prices Drop In the meantime, Key West bike riders are getting a lucky break. The Schwinn Bicycle Co., American manufac- turers of an ultra-modern model similar to the English type, have ordered a reduction on prices to meet this foreign Competition. The lower prices go into effect immediately. If you're planning to buy a bicycle, now is the time to act! Here are a few exclusive features of Schwinn bicycles which attract buyers: Schwinn Distinctive Desiqn—recognized as a mark of quality and beauty. Electro-Forged Frame—super strength with specially designed head and hanger features that no other bike offers. Dur-A-Roll Beerings—precision made and triple heat treated for extra hardness and longer wear. Tubular Rims—5 times stronger by laboratory test, yet lighter in weight. Long-Life Hubs—exclusive front hub design with re- placeable cups and cones for a smoother ride and long trouble-free service. ~ These are the features which make Schwinn a 9 to 1 favorite over all other American makes. The Royal Hunter a The English-made Royal Hunter has many good points so: Priced at $49.95—this is one of the lowest prices on the market for a top-quality, sport bicycle. Completely Equipped—including front and rear hand brakes. Three Speed—Sturmy-Archer rear wheel drive provides for three speeds so that regardless of traffic conditions or weather, you can ‘pump’ your bike with minimum effort. Overseas Cycle Store carries a complete line of parts and accessories tor all English and American bicycles. This is an important factor to consider when purchasing a bike. William Carey and Allen Carey are also equipped to do any mechanical work that might be necessary from time to time. Stresses Safety Both Careys stress bicycle saiety to their customers. “The success of our business is dependent upon safe bicycle riding,” they say. “Whenever a child or an atult comes in with a flat tire, we always check his entire bike for proper safety features. You would be surprised how often we find a faulty brake or some other dangerous defect which the owner had either ignored or didn’t know existed.” The Overseas Cycle Store has donated quite a bit of Safety material to the Key West Safety Council. One batch of these comic-book type safety pamphlets are slated to go to the Juvenile Court for distribution amongst youthful trat- fic offenders. . Lawn Mowers For Rent And Sale Another item handled at the Overseas Cycle Store is the electric Huffy lawn mower. If you're a man, this is just the thing to buy your wife! With a “Huffy” lawn mower, you push a button and quiet, clean electric power helps you—or your wife—cut the lawn—it's easy. Huffy licks the cord problem usually present with elec- tric mowers. It has a two-way mowing and “cord control” to keep the cord completely out of the way and in the cut area. Check with the Careys on this item. Lawn mowers may be rented from the Overseas Cycle Store for only $3 per day. Bicycle Rentals Speaking of renting lawn mowers brings up the sub- ject ot bicycle rentals. The Overseas Cycle Store has bicycles for rent by the day, the week, or the month. Prices are very reasonable— $1 per day, $4 per week, $10 per month. Bicycle rental is especially popular among tourists. But it isn't necessarily confined to them. Suppose your car breaks down for a couple of days? There's no need to walk. Rent a bike! It usually won't cost as much as the price of a taxi cab ride! In Conclusion The Overseas Cycle Store is always ready to serve your needs, You'll find top-quality bicycles of every size— for children and adults—both used and new—at this re- liable store. If your present bike is in need of repair, con- tact William or Allen Carey. That address again is 1030 Eaton St. The telephone number is 2-6016. Go down and look at the Schwinn and English Royal Hunter bikes today! You'll like them—and the price tool ‘KEY WEST MOVING & STURAGE WAREHOUSES “Locally Owned For Better Service” 7 ELIZABETH STREET Authorized SALES - SERVICE AND ACCESSORIES HARLEY-DAVIDSON AGENCY 130 DUVAL STREET Frede Aunapu, Dealer PHONE 2-5353 LOOK!!! EVINRUDE LIGHTWIN Wonderfully light and powerful — capable performance on family and fishing boats’ — the ideal “take-along’ motor for use on rental craft. Come Im and See the Lightwin—and the Complete Evinrude Line for ’54 KEY WEST OUTBOARD Sales and Service Outboard Motors — Boats — Tackle 1116 EATON STREET PHONE 2.3715 DO YOU HAVE.... AN OLD PICTURE ... A TREASURED PORTRAIT? DON RAY PORTRAIT STUDIO 705 DUVAL STREET Provides An Outstanding and Distinctive Service In This Field COPIES OF OLD FAMILY ALBUM PICTURES CAN BE MADE RE- GARDLESS OF THE CONDITION OF THE PICTURE! Bring Your Old Photograph to the DON RAY STUDIO for A Free Estimate OPEN 12:00 NOON UNTIL 9:00 P.M. EVERY DAY Television Sets - Antennas - Boosters - Masts ANTENNA INSTALLATIONS $75 300 OHM TWIN LEAD ANTENNA LEAD-IN oe STAND-OFF INSULATORS 1Se each LIGHTNING ARRESTORS .. $1.25 each GUY WIRE .. 2¢ foot AUTOMOBILE RADIOS OUR SPECIALTY Radio and Tele- vision Service TELEPHONE 2-7512 4c foot 614 GREENE STREET “SAFE DRIVING STARTS WITH A GOOD SET OF TIRES” For a sure grip on safe motoring, have us outfit your car with a “new pair of shoes” , . . or recap the old tires at a reasonable cost. Prompt, Courteous Road Service TELEPHONE 2-2842 ‘S TIRE SERVICE 929 Truman Lodi Avenue Recaps C U.S. Royal Headquarters Page 7