The Key West Citizen Newspaper, October 30, 1954, Page 1

Key West, Florida, has the most equabie climate in the country,. with an average For Quick Communication, Use CLASSIFIED Ads! You'll reach buyers and sellers— tenants or workers . . . Just Che Ken West Citisen THE Tange of only 14” Fahrenheit DIAL 2-5661 or 2-5662 Today SOUTHERNMOST NEWSPAPER N THE U.S.A. VOL. LXXV No. 258 KEY WEST, FLORIDA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1954 Marital Woes Deseribed By Mrs. Mentzer “Secret” Testimony Paints Different Picture Of Triangle LAKELAND (#—Hitherto secret: testimony of Mrs. Blizabeth Ment- zer has disclosed a marked con- trast to the picture of their married life given by Dr. Dodge Mentzer, |. charged with second degree mur- der in the slaying of golfer William E. Leigh. The prominent Lakeland ‘physi- cian, 40, and his wife, 38, both testi- fied last. month, at a preliminary hearing. - shooting of Legh at the Mentzer home here last 7, ¥ Dr. Mentzer is charged with sec-. ond degree murder in the slaying of Leigh, 23, a star amateur golfer and University of Florida law stu- dent. : The hearing was recessed and will be resumed Noy. 5. Press Barred At the request of attorneys for * Dr. Mentzer, Peace Justice J. Tom Watson barred press and public while she testified, explaining he did so in the interests of the cou- ple’s four minor children. There was no request for secret testmony, however, when Dr. Mentzer gave in length his story of how a golfing friendship between him and Leigh had developed into a close attachment of Leigh for Mrs. Mentzer. Dr, Mentzer said he was a man tormented by the problem of hold- ing his wife against the attraction of a younger man and said Leigh and Mrs. Mentzer had sought a divorce. Transcript Released A transcript of Mrs. Mentzer’s testimony, released yesterday by Watson, showed she said Dr. Men- tzer had gone out with other wom- en, was in love with one of them, had asked for a divorce, and that} Mrs. Mentzer had attempted sui- cide as a result. The transcript showed Mrs. Men- tzer testified Dr. Mentzer told her in August of 1953 that he was in live with another woman and wanted a divorce. NOTICE To All Scottish Rite Masons The 14th Degree will be ex- emplified on Monday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m., and the 18th Degree on Thursday, Nov. 4, at 6 p.m. All Scottish Rite Masons are most Welcome. MERVILLE E. ROSAM., 32° Master Lodge of Perfection. J. J. MONTGOMERY, 32° KCCH, Master Rose Croix. Attest: MARCEL A. MAZEAU, 32° KCCH, Sec’y. foliage and seascape. ANNA LIKES KEY WEST—lialian star Anna Magnani was re- laxed and charming yesterday on the lawn of the Casa Marina, where Citizen reporter Sue Jones found her studying the script for “The Rose Tattoo” (top photo). Magnani expressed a liking for Key West and an interest in the In the lower photo, she asks the name of the giant vine, Hunter's Cloak, spiraling around one of the trees on the hotel grounds.—Citizen Staff Photo, Don Pinder. | Magnani tw Charms Reporter Italian Actress Likes Key West; ‘Much Like Italy’ By SUE JONES Anna Magnani who, will play the role of Serafina in “The Rose Tattoo” didn’t live up to expectations. When you expect to meet a “sultry, tempestuous ar- tist” it’s a pleasant surprise to meet a charming woman — one who makes a funny face at your photographer when he’s focusing for a shot and injects a touch of camaraderie into. a formal interview. When we saw Miss Magnani yes- terday afternoon at the Casa Ma- ina, she apologized for keeping us ing and was most cooperative and willingly posed for pictures on the lawn. Interpri Works The interview was ‘‘conducted” mostly in French between Mickey Knox, dialogue director for “The Rose Tattoo” and Miss Magnani. « Knox would translate questions /and answers, but occasionally Miss |- Magnani would take over in Eng- lish. We discussed the play briefly and when she found that Tennessee Wii- liams’ plays aren’t exactly requir- ed reading for our teen agers, she seemed a little surprised. | 2 During the interview, Miss Alert Pilot Saves Boat Crew From Disaster Today The alert pilot of a single- engine cabin plane today saved three persons in a 14-foot. boat from possible disaster. S. D. Murphy, of Indianapo- lis, spotted the boat about six miles west of Key West. One man, he reported to the Civil Aeronautics Authority radio here, was standing up in the boat waving an oar to which was tied a white flag. Murphy contacted the CAA who in turn called: the Coast Guard. However, a cabin cruis- er was seen by Murphy who guided it to the 14-foot ‘boat. Murphy radioed that the cabin cruiser had a line aboard the smaller craft and apparent- ly was tewing it to Key West. |FIRE ALARM CAUSE City firemen answered a call this morning at 9:55 to Whitehead | | Street by the lighthouse. They dis-| lcovered electric wires burning} jfrem an apparent short circuit. | ; City Electric linemen were im- | mediately summoned to correct the | defect while the firemen stood by. The only damage reported was burnt insulation on the wire. | Dance Tonight ELKS CLUB 10:00 P.M. Conga Line Preceding Dance, 8:45 Sponsored by LOS JOVENES DEL CAYO Everyone | Welcome ————— “But it’s mot a bad play,’”’: she ‘said, “It’s a human play — the story of a deine love.” . Hains oy “Kyow'€riane*” and expl: ‘French that Amépicans in general _| have pretty strict i “| tee iden- "| what Miss»... then said, “p.. way.” No one could disagree with that so I compromised by saying, ‘“‘May- be, when they’re a little older.” An expressive shrug ended that line of converstation and we walk- ed down to the water front where Miss Magnani and Knox were go- ing to study sqme dialogue. She Likes It As we walked toward the water, Miss Magnani said, “This is won- derful, the air, the sea—” At this point her English deserted her and she called to Knox, ‘Mickey, Help me!” A rapid exchange of French was translated to the effect that the Italian actress had fallen in love ie the view and would like to wled, -. any- {spend all her time out of doors watching the ocean with its trans- lucent blues and greens. More English - French conver- sation about Miss Magnini’s first trip to Florida and Key West. The climate, she said is “Very j much like Italy.’ Loaded Question Then a loaded question, “Which }do you like better Key West or | Hollywood?” Miss Magnani laughed and said (in English) “I like Key West”? and jadded, “I like Key West better than Miami — Miami is too chic.” As we talked it dawned on me Light Vote Seen Tuesday nosed Demo Slate APPROVED WINDOW PAINTING—Those were not little paint on various store windows. goblins running wild last night putting They were Cub Stouts who were given secbaiettsi er ce the Halloween drawings. The pictures range from haunted: houses to a witch running dcross the light of the moon. The measure was planned to keep the children eceupied rather than have more mischievous actions take place. Most people agreed that the @asy-to-wash-off poster paint was a far-cry from the soap that could have been used. Prizes will be the best painting.—Citizen Staff Photo, Don Pinder, 22,000. Tax Bills Are In The Mail More than 32,000 county tax statements were mailed yes- terday by the office of Howard Wilson, county tax collector. The 32,147 statements ‘total more than a million dollars. Wilson em ized that tax payers must bring or send the statement with the check or money. He also outlined the following discount schedule: Taxes paid in November get four per cent off; in December, three per cent; in January, two per cent; in Febfvary, one per cent; in March, no discount. Anyone paying after April 1, 1955 is delinquent, Wilson said. 4 that the role of Serafina is a ‘“‘na- tural” for Anna Magnani. Natural Charm She wasn’t wearing any make up, she was dtessed in blue denim slacks and a white jersey shirt and her long black hair was brushed back from her face, but her ex- préssions, the way she used her hands and her evident interest in everything around her was part of | her charm. : s It was easy to visualize her as Serafina as she appears at the be- | ginning of the play and leave it.up to her to make the transition from Serafina, the simple Sicilian house- wife, to the tragic figure she be- comes. to grab the chief’s gun in a’ given the Cub den with Woman Puts Up Stiff Hight To Resist Arrest By Chief A member of the Shore Patrol assisted- Chief of Police B. G. Perez in arresting a woman who was trying scuffle early last night near Ton Of Clothing, ‘Food Expected About a ton of food and clothing is expected to be collected here for the Haitian Hurricane Relief Committee, it was announced’ to- day by Charles Smith, co - chair- man, He said a half ton of food and clothing has been accumulated at the store of Dion and Smith, Du- val and Olivia Streets. The fire station at city hall has about a fourth of a ton, he added, | and there also are packages at the other two collection points — the Patm Service Station on Stock Is- land and the Bayview Service Sta- tion at the foot of Roosevelt Blvd. ; Smith said he has asked Miami headquarters of the relief drive to send a truck here Monday night to pick up the supplies. Anyone wanting to contribute food or clothing before then, he | said, can leave the packages at | any of the collection points, or phone 2-2000 or the city police and a truck will call for the package. That Tantalizing Aroma Is LUIGI'S CHARCOAL BROILER! Luigi Invented It. . . You'll Love It! DELICIOUS CHARCOAL BROILED, HICKORY SMOKED Chicken - Ribs - Steaks Try Them at LUIGIS RESTAURANT 227 Duval St. Tel. 2-5351 FLAME RESTAURANT Proudly Announces the Return of George and Grace with their Famous Baking to go with our Usual Menu of *Fresh Seafoods °U.S. Choice Meats *Chicken-in-the-Rough *Roast Turkey Open 6:00 A.M. for Breakfast beginning Monday 604 TRUMAN AVENUE TELEPHONE 2-3064 the Sea Shell motel. Nell Curry is. in city jail on charges of being a vagrant, using Profane language, disturbing the peace, resisting arrest and assault- ing an officer. Bond has been set at $250. Robert McBurney of the Shore Patrol stated in his report that while proceeding near the Sea Shell Motel he observed Perez hold- ing a woman who was trying to igtab his gun. Aided Chief He stated that he assisted the chief in “holding the woman while | the police patrol wagon was sum- moned. The woman grabbed him by the neckerchief and tried to choke him, he stated. The woman was forced to re- lease her grip when agthumb was forced into her back. Police officer Eugene Sanchez stated that when he arrived on the scene in the police patrol wagon he observed the woman who was trying to kick and bite the chief of = being held by the Shore Pa- trol. She was taken to the city jail in the Shore Patval wagon, Man Held, Too Eloy Ferrer was also arrested near the Sea Shell motel on charg- es of being a vagrant. Sanchez stat- ed in his report that Perez had said that a car with a given license number had been reported going in and out of the back of the Sea Shell Motel. | When the car was spotted, San- | chez stopped the vehicle and ap- Prehended Ferrer, the driver. Ferrer is a former taxi driver who lost his occupational license | after conviction of taxi prostitu-| fee cistges: He is freed on $250! | GOOD BOAT MATERIALS — at Strunk Lumber Amendments To Constitution Are On Ballot A light vote is expected in Tuesday’s election with possibly not more than 3,000 Persons going to the polls in Monroe County. As far as the election of candidates goes, it will be a mere formality, However, voters will also approve or reject seven amendments to the Florida constitution. Proposed Amendments Here is a brief summary of the amendments in the order in which they will appear on the ballot: 1. Extended legislative sessions. This amendment would extend the sessions of the Florida legislature by 30 days and also raise the pay of the legislators, 2. Toll Road financing. This amendment would bar the use of state money for toll roads that en- ter or-run through more than three counties. 3. Adding county judges. This amendment would provide for addi- tional county judges in growing communities, 4; Added: time for signing or vetoing bills. This amendmeat would give the governor 10 addi- tional days to sign or veto bills after the legislative session ends, Proponents of this amendment say the 10 extra days should end ham ried decisions by the governor: 5. Tax assessing. This amend: ment would permit the consolida-+ tion of tax collecting and tax as sessing offices in all Florida coun- ties, if the muncipality requests it. 6. Monroe County tax assessor collector. This amendment would permit the consolidation of the city tax assessing office with the county tax assessing office, the consolidation of the city tax lecting and the county tax collect- ing 5 “s Escambia County court of cord. This amendment would mit an additional court of Tovoed judge in Escambia County, All of the amendments need a state-wide majority of the vote to carry. Polling Places The Monroe County plae- es for Tuesdy election Pale! Precinct 1 — NCCS Building, Du val and Virginia Streets. Precinct 2 — Rear of the Cave Inn Bar, Petronia Street. Precinct 3 — High School Cafe teria, Whalton Street. Precinct 4 — No, 3 Fire Station, Grinnell Street. Precinct 5 — 700 Elizabeth Street, Precinct 6 — Monroe County Precinct 7 — City Hall. Precinct 8 — William and im Me Flem- Precinct 9 — Grinnell and Elgin Streets. Precinct 11 — 1101 Southard Street. Precinct 12 — High School An- nex. 1 istration B “— polociain Admin- er of Commerce Balding, a. Precinct 17 — Clinie Building at Tavernier. 120 SIMONTON ST., near Docks VOTE TUESDAY—VOTE DEMOCRATIC MONROE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (Paid Political Adv't)