The Key West Citizen Newspaper, July 21, 1954, Page 5

Wednesday, July 21, 1954 THE KEY WBSY CITIZEN This Rock Of Ours By Bill Gibb Al Logun informs me that the “sign he has placed at the end of Simonton St. is merely temporary. Says Al: “If it weren’t for the sign, some automobiles would at- tempt to make like boats and head out for Cuba! When the work is completed and the fill paved, we’ll Femove the sign.” “This Rock” will go along with Al. He had made an attractive ‘turn-around’ spot for motorists. During the short time that I was visiting with him, several cars drove out onto the fill, the passen- gers looked at the ocean, and then drove on. “See what I mean,” Al explain- ed. “This wasn’t an entirely sel- fish proposition. It’s true that I hope to get a few customers out of the people who use the area but the majority are merely _ sight- seers.” WORDLESS A Key Wester whom this column respects and admires overheard part of the converstation. He nod- ded in agreement. “I think Al has done a wonderful job,” he said. “The area has been improved for swimmers.” Al turned to this writer. “I don’t mind what you write about me but I think it’s unfair to pick on the City Commissioners. They should be complimented for encouraging the work,’’ he said. If Al wishes to compliment the commissioners, that’s fine and dandy. “This Rock” has found out that neither praise nor censure seems to do much good in their case. In the meantime, as I said earlier, the column will go along with Al and hopes that he remem- bers his promise to remove he bill- board when the street end has been paved. EDITORIAL Following is a picture of a Stop sign, corner of Georgia and Virginia Streets. Need anymore be said? Stars Learn ° Falconry For MGM Movie Since the ancient sport of fal- conry plays a colorful part in M-G-M’s spectacular CinemaScope production, “Knights of thé Round Table,” Robert Taylor. Ava Gard- ner, Mel Ferrer and other mem- bers of the cast who went to Eng- land for the filming of the Color picture had to be instructed in this pastime, a popular one in the days of King Arthur and his gallant knights. Their tutor was a young Eng- lish photographer named Phillip Glasier, who took up falcons as a° hobby and now has become an ex- Pert on the unique birds. “The antiquity of falconry,” he says, “goes back to China in 2,000 B. C. and to Japan in 600 B. C. The oldest records of falconry in Europe are in the writings of Pliny and Aristotle, It was probably in- troduced into England from the Continent about 860 A. D. and from that time down to the middle of the 17th century was followed with an ardor that perhaps no other English sport has ever evoked.” How do you go about. obtaining a falcon? According to Mr. Glas- ier, that’s the most difficult phase of the sport. By comparison, training them after capture is re- latively simple. “Faleons are members of the hawk family,” he explains, ‘and live where there are mountains and cliffs. It is necessary to organize an expedition in order to capture them. It requires searching over craggy cliffs until you locate a nest, generally half way down the side of the cliff. Then all the skill and ingenuity of a mountain climb- er must be used in order to de- Overseas Transportation Company, Ine. Fast, Dependable Freight and Express Service between MIAMI and KEY WEST Also Serving ALL POINTS ON FLORIDA KEYS Between Miami and Key West Roaring 20's Of Comedy Audiences at the Monroe Theatre Thursday and Friday will find just the right blend of laughs and heart throbs in Universal-International’s Technicolor. “Has Anybody Seen My Gal,” starring Piper Laurie, Rock Hudson, Charles Coburn and Gigi Perreau. Those who remember life in the Turbulent Twenties will feel nos- talgic twinges, too, because this appealing comedy-drama has its setting in 1928, at the height of the raucous, rollicking rebellious de- cade marked by knee-length skirts, rolled-down stockings, raccoon coats and raids on speakeasies. The delightful story is further enhanced by popular song numbers of the 1928 era which include ‘Five Foot ‘Two, Eyes of Blue,” When the Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin’ Along,” “Gimme A Little Kiss, Will Ya, Huh?” “It Ain’t Gonna Rain No More” and “Tiger Rag.” Sudden wealth descending on a startled small town family, and the demoralizing effect of the un- expected windfall provide the theme for the heartwarming comedy directed with understand- ing by Douglas Sirk for Producer Ted Richmond. Those who have wondered what they would do if suddenly gifted with much wealth should see what happens in the family of Millicent Blaisdell when the rich and eccentric Samuel Fulton play- to the hilt by Charles Coburn, drops $100,000 in their laps anony- mously. The family ascends to the stratosphere socially, ignoring real values, and then when the vagaries of the stock market burst their bubble, they descend to terra firma with a thud that restores their senses and provides a happy climax. Piper Laurie is at her winsome best in the Millicent role; Coburn has his best opportunity of a de- cade as the popular young Rock Hudson, seen as Piper’s poor-but- honest boy friend, has his best chance on the screen to date. Gigi Perreau, cast as Piper’s younger sister, makes the most of a strong part. Lynn Bari and William Reynolds head the strong suppofting cast. Dance numbers are cleverly pre- sented by Harold Belfer and Joseph Gershenson receives music credit. ener, scend the sheer side of a cliff and lift the baby hawk from the nest,” Glasier states that once a falcon has been captured, it requires about four weeks for its training, The birds are trained to track down and retrieve grouse, pheas- ants, partridges, quail, crows and rabbits. Those used in “Knights of the Round Table” had been so thoroughly trained that they would swoop down directly in front of the camera at Glasier’s command and at another signal would fly directly to the wrist of Miss Gardner, Tay- lor or Ferrer. For A Quick Loan #35 To $300 *% See “MAC 703 Duval Street TELEPHONE 2-8555 Express Schedule (No Stops En Route) LEAVES KEY WEST DAILY (EXCEPT SUNDAYS) at 6:00 P.M. Arrives at Miami at 12:00 e’clock Midnight. 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