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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02
T.. r. A. CHAPTER OF Nj. & M.

The r. F. A. chapter of the M. &
M. high school held its regular
monthly meeting, Feb. 81, with %
members present; IL new members
received the Green Hand degree at
the initiation ceremony, Jan. IL.
At that meeting four old members
received their second or Future
Farmer degree. The following vo-
cational agriculture students receiv-
ed the Green Hand degree: Erwin
Bryan, Alva Hall, Robert Hammond,
Rodney Hooper, George Matson,
Clifford Patterson, Harry Richard
son, John Richardson, Lloyd Smith,
Dale Strong and Wayne Winner.
Members receiving Future Farmer
degrees were Howard Broedel, John
Daniel, Eldon Deaver and Johnnie
Porter.
At the last meeting membership
pins and cards were presented by
Carlton Jenkins, vice president of
the Future Farmers organization.
Other business brought up included
plans for the potato project to be
conducted on the Huck farm, which
has been done two years previous
ly. Plans for the institute, to be
held soon, were also discussed. A
committee was appointed to make
arrangements for securing an owl
and placing it with the other SYM
bols of the F. F. A. emblem, in the
agriculture class room. Those on
the committee are Dale Strong, John
Daniel and Eldon Deaver. The chap
ter voted to send protests to the leg
islature in regard to the serious
proposed cut in appropriations for
vocational work, including agricul-
ture.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02
Deerfield Grange

Program of Deerfield grange, No.
1915, for March II: Roll call, My
idea Of a good friend or neighbor;
Irish stories, Chas. Hill, Robert Por-
ter, Jesse Niceswanger, Otis Kim
caid; Why we celebrate st. Pat
rick's day, Pauline Porter; Irish
race, Jessie Cordray; Some new veg
etables we shall raise this year. Ida
Glass; Irish song, Mrs. M. Massey
and Mrs. Hill: Housecleaning helps,
Ruth Porter; recitation, Betty Jean
Frash; song, Jimmy Massey.
A number of the members Of
Deerfield grange visited Eaglep0rt
grange Feb. %, when Deerfield con-
ferred the first, and Cheneyville the
second degrees.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02
Malta Grange

Malta grange will meet in regu4
lar session Friday evening, March
10. Neelyville grange will be pres
ent to put on the program which
will inelude an interesting lecture,
"Enoch Arden--and Playing the
Game" by Chester Strong. All
members are requested to be pres
ent and bring liberal supply of
sandwiches, pie, pickles and coffee.
Malta grange had an enjoyable
meeting last Friday evening, with q
Washington program, dramatic con-
test, sentence building and spelling
contest.
The degree team of Malta grange
met with Eagleport grange last
Thursday evening, and gave the
second degree to large class of
candidates.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02
NJ. & M. p. T. A. Meets

NJ. & M. Parent Teacher associa-
tion enjoyed a most interesting pro-
gram at the regular meeting Mon
day evening. Miss Plum presented
a lage chorus of children, represent
ing both of the grade schools, in a
musical feature, giving history and
selections from ten countries
Founders day was also observed
with special features.
In our notice last week the ma
tional p T. A. membership was Civ
en- as 100000. Correcting this error,
the national membership is 1,300,-
600, Ohio's membership being
100, O,00O.-Mrs. H. A. Phillips, pub
licity chairman.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02
Manchester Grange

Following is the program of Mans
chester grange for March IL: Song;
roll call, current event; readings,
Emma Tannehill, AIDA Carpenter,
Bertha Cannon; music; readings,
Viola Grandstaff, Emma Bell, Nettie
Brill, Laura Hastings; piano solo,
Lettie Mcdonald; poems, Mr.. Ell
liott; readings, Chas. Phillis, VIII
Cannon, Ross Marshall; music;
song.-Nettie Brill, Lect.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02
Card of Thanks

We wish in this way to express
our thanks and appreciation, to
friends and to the members of the
American Legion, for all kindness
shown us at the time of the death
Of our father, William P. eastman.
The eastman Children. also the
McGovern Family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02
Bent Hickory arani,e

Following is the program of Bent
Hickory grange, for March 3, at
1880 p. M: Roll call, name state
and it's capital; current events; Ny
most important work this month.
brothers; The where, why and how
of housecleaning, Ida Ray and Ollie
Carter; question box; some funs
Charles Bankes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

The marriage of Mr.. Harold
Murphey, son of Floyd Murphey of
Malta, and Miss Mary Green,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Green of Stockport, took place
Saturday at ST. Marys. w. Va.
Mr.. Murphey is employed with the
Twin City Ice Co. Mrs. Murphey is
a practical nurse and has been
caring for Mrs. Emma Harmon of
this place, who sustained broken
hip some weeks ago. Mr.. and Mrs.
Murphey will reside in the A. l..
Smith building.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Game Protector Alvin Parmiter
has had on exhibition the head of a
muskellunge which was caught re-
Gently in the river near RoXbury, af-
ter it was crushed in the ice. 1t is
stated the fish weighed almost 80
pounds.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Mr.. and Mrs Ambrose Middleton
of Mansfield have been visiting here
with the latter's father, Mr.. F. M.
Beckett, and other relatives. Mr.
and Mrs. C. L. Stanbery entertained
in their honor Sunday evening, with
a dinner party.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02
Miss Grace H. Morris Q

Miss Grace H. Morris Of Los An
geles, Cal, in renewing her sub
scription to the Democrat last week,
wrote: We all enjoy the paper each
week. We have been here more
than 90 years, but still have much
interest in our home town and
news of relatives and friends. Kind
ly change the address of our paper.
It is now 246 North Park View.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02
O. e. s. Notice

Valley Chapter, No. 10, o. E. S.,
will hold regular meeting Tuesday
evening, March Z, at 1880. A prac-
tice will follow the regular session.
Clara Adams, W. M; Fannie A.
Richardson, Sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02
Bristol Juvenile Grange

Bristol juvenile grange, No. 443.
will meet Friday evening, March 10.
Roll call, your favorite pet; contest.
Vera Hancher; riddles, Edna Vor-
hies; recitations, Helen Richey and
Gene Ray; song, Carlos Hancher
and Louise Ray. Each one bring
candy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Carlton Jenkins of Meigs, student
in M. & M. high school, won the
second prize OF So, for writing the
best report of the annual field day
meeting of vocational agriculture
students, held at the Washington
county experiment farm, in Septem-
Der. Ralph Wood Of Chesterhill
tied for sixth place, and received a
cash prize of 81.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

The w. c. T. U. will meet March
Z, at 2:30 p. M, with Mrs. Jennie
Travis. Miss Cora Whipple will be
program leader. A good attendance
is desired, as this is regular dues
paying time.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Elder J. H. Gallagher, who has
been residing in the G. c. Mckay
property, formerly the j. w. McKib-
ben house, has moved to the Durbin
property, near the Presbyterian
church.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

The Sebring Times states Common
Pleas Judge Joseph l.. Floyd, of
Canton, was the speaker at the reg
ular Tuesday evening luncheon of
the Sebring Rotary club this week
at divers Inn. He addressed the
meeting on the invitation of J. E..
Torbert, a friend Of Judge Floyd's
for the past 35 years. The speaker
is the Oldest son of Rev. Morris
Floyd, who was pastor of the Sc
bring M E. church 80 years ago.
He spoke on Lessons in Patriot
ism from the Life of George Wash
ington," and gave splendid inspi-
rational address. Judge Floyd was
accompanied to Sebring by his wife,
who, with Mrs. Will Byrns and Miss
Carolyn Newlin, were entertained
for supper by Mrs. j. e. Torbert.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

The extra life in Mid-States CAL
vannealed wire fence means extra
profits for you, and the price Is
lower than last year.-Standarti
Supply Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Chase Hammond and his college
friend Wilbur Kent, both students
at o. w. u, Delaware, were over
Sunday guests here of the formers
sister Mrs. Marmaduke Sears.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Mrs. Grace Cobourn and children
Caroline and Richard of Columbus,
visited here the week end with the
formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. c..
White and other relatives.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Miss Winnie Leeper and her
nephew James Leeper spent the
week end at the home of DIR. and
Mrs. J. F. Leeper here. Mrs. Leep-
er accompanied them back to Co.
lumbus for few days visit.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

An elaborate program marked the
opening of the new Philo school
auditorium, Tuesday evening. This
auditorium is one of the very finest
to be found any place, and compares
favorably with the finest city thea
tres.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

The Glouster Press of Feb. 23
said: The will of John Wesley Nc
Donald, who died Feb. 8, at his
country home near Palos, was filed
In probate court at Athens, Satur-
day. The will leaves the entire es-
tate to a brother, Chirck Mcdonald.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Mr.. R. V. Moody of Columbus was
a pleasant caller Saturday at the
Democrat office. He and his father
in-law Mr.. T. M. Frisbey were on
their way to Chesterhill and vicin-
ity, to spend the week end. Ac-
companying them were Deane Ben
jamin of near Pennsville, and En-
NETT Newburn of Chesterhill, o. S.
U. students, who visited at their
respective homes. Mr. Moody who
moved to Columbus some years ago,
has ever since been foreman of A
planning mill.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Phillip Arndt and
Mrs. Lydia Rogers of Malta visited
Saturday in Columbus with the lat
ter's daughter, Mrs. G. M. Strong,
and family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

DR.. and Mrs. c.. G.. Bozman and
two children Jane and John, OF
Newark, visited here Sunday with
the formers mother Mrs. Margaret
Bozman, and with Mr.. and Mrs
Harry w. Bozman
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Tayolr o.
Kennebec ridge have been visiting
in Cleveland with their son ant
daughter Mr.. Franklin Taylor ant
Mrs. C. C. Penrose and their fam
lilies.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02
Masonic Notice

Regular meeting of Valley lodge,
No. 145, F. & A. M, will be held
Wednesday, March 8. Special bust
ness session.-Chas. E.. Perkins, W.
NJ; J. A, Hambleton, Sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

DR.. w. O. Tomson of GAINESVILLE
has been visiting here with his
daughter Mrs. o. T. Masterson. DR..
Tomson who was critically Ill with
flu. is much improved
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Mr.. John w. Garrett Of Crooks
Vile celebrated his 96th birthday
last week. Until recently he lived
in or near Philo. He is a retired
school teacher, having taught 4S
years. He quit teaching at the
place where he started. He never
received more than $1.10 per day.
His teaching career was interrupted
by four years service in the Civil
war. Last November he voted his
10th presidential ticket. He re-
sides with his daughter, Mrs. Glenn
ent Cusac of Crooksville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Mr.. and Mrs. w. Mccormick of
Coshocton moved here Tuesday, to
the Dover fiat on Center street. Mr.
Mccormick is employed with the
Ohio Fuel Gas company.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

The Farm and Home League will
9, with pot luck dinner and the
following program: Song, Ella Knox
and Carrie Ray; Farm wage de-
cline, Alice Jenkins; Uncle jeff,
old postman, and his philosophy on
marriage, Irene Wilson; How many
times has the nation been without a
living ex-president, Ona Warne.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Writing to her home people in
Bristol township, Miss Etha Har-
desty who is employed in the treas
ury department of the New York
Central Railroad Co., and is located
in New York City, states she will
attend the Inauguration of Presi-
dent Roosevelt, Saturday,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Mr.. and Mrs Frank H Kuntz
were members of the class which
took the short course in the funda-
mentals of ice cream manufacture,
held at the Ohio State University
in Columbus, last week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Mr.. Albert Smith of Malta who
is employed with the Ohio Fuel Gas
Co., and has been located at Ath-
ems for some time, plans to move
his family there soon.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Mrs. Daisy Benjamin and sister
Mrs. May Griffith of Newark, were
recent visitors with Mr.. and Mrs.
James Ellisen and Mrs. Nancy Hum
phrey of Malta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

The women's missionary society
of the Malta M. E. church, will meet
Friday afternoon, March 10, at the
home of Mrs. Ben Richardson Mem
bers please note change of date.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Mr.. and Mrs. c. C. Morgan of
Cleveland visited the week end in
Malta with Mr.. and Mrs. F. e.
Smith and family. They were on
their way home from Florida, where
they had spent about a month in
sightseeing, and report a wonderful
trip. Mr.. Morgan has fine position
with the Union Trust company,
Cleveland
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Miss Carrie Esther Brown of MoX-
ahala visited here the week end
with Mrs. Lizzie Brown and her
daughter Miss Catherine Brown
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

The 62nd wedding anniversary of
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan M. Kasler OF
Jacksonville, Athens county, was
celebrated recently. Mr.. Kasler is
SO years of age, his wife 70.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Mrs. Stanley Curry of GAINESVILLE
visited over the week end at the
home of her aunt Miss Anna Hall
here. The latter has been in quite
poor health. the last several weeks
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

All styles and sizes Of Galvan-
nealed wire on hand, and the price
is lower than last year.-Standard
Supply Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Misses Emma Lee Stewart and
Helen Lynn visited over Friday
night with Supt. and Mrs. George
Carr and family, at Logan, and at
tended the basketball game between
Logan and the M. & M. high team.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Why buy poor constructed
washer, when you can buy the Dex-
ter Defender and get set of rinse
tubs free, for $59.95? standard
Supply Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Mid-States Fence made of Cal
vannealed Wire is the answer to the
demand for longer lived wire fence.
standard Supply Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Only the Westinghouse refriger-
ator is duaI-automatic. Let us show
YOU the beautiful new models
Standard Supply Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Let us explain how you can saw
money by buying machinery on tn
corn and wheat plan.-Standar'
Supply Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Sheetrock Wall Board, in all
lengths, either 80 inch or AS inch
width, at the Malta Hardware Com
nany 1872
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Reduced prices on nails. barb
wire, fence and all kindred prod
ucts, at the Malta Hardware Com
nanv 23f2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Free-a rolling tub stand and
two rinse tubs free with each Dex-
ter Defender Washer, at $685.
Standard Supply Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Settle of
GAINESVILLE spent the week end with
the formers brother G. w. Settle of
Malta, and other relatives.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Miss Blanche Mckinney, teacher
in Columbus, visited the week end
in Malta with her father, Mr.. S. F.
Mckinney.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Elmer Taylor, student at Ohio
State University, visited the week
end In Malta with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John A. Taylor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Mrs. Kate Ford of Triadelphla
spent day last week with her
mother, Mrs Nancy Humphrey, and
sister, Mrs. James Ellison, of NAL
ia
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

You can save money on an auto
matte water heater, at the Malta
Hardware Co. 23f2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

The Leader restaurant, Marietta,
served free 1000 cups of coffee on
their 25th anniversary celebration,
held Saturday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02
Mr.. S. D. Taylor of Beverly was
a business visitor here Tuesday.

Silver Steel and Imperial plow
points and repairs, at the Malta
Hardware Co. 23f2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Get your combs, cutters, and
emery circles for Stewart sheep
shearing machines, from Standard
Supply Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Mr.. Robert James of Canton made
a business trip the week end to his
farm on the Malta north river road.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

SPECIALS: MEMS BLUE CHAM
BRAY WORK SHIRTS, 39c. BOYS
PULL-OVER SWEATERS, 39c.-
WHITES 5-10c STORE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

We have the right price on dyna
mite and blasting powder.-Stand
ard Supply Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

See the new model Console ga'
ranges, at the Malta Hardware Com
pany. Z3I'
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Lower prices on all kinds farm
and garden tools, at the Malta
Hardware Co. 23f2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph e. Dunning-
ton of Canton visited here Tuesday
with the formers parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Willard Huntington.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Rev. j. D. Keller is assisting Rev.
Peoples of Reinersville circuit in re-
vival services at Smiths Chapel,
this week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Silver Steel plows and plow re-
pairs, at the Malta Hardware Com
nanv 23f2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Get our new low prices on farm
and poultry fences.-The Malta
Hardware Co. 1872
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Raise more and better chicks
with the Ohio Colony Brooders.-
Standard Supply Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Ohio Colony Breeders will save
more of your baby chicks. Stand
ard Supply Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Get your Oliver Silver Steel and
Imperial plow points from Standard
Supply Co.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Mr.. w. HI. Calland has been at
Summerfield this week, because of
the serious illness Of his father.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Mrs. Emmett Merriam of Duncan
Falls, formerly of this place, fell
recently, fracturing her right leg.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Miss Agnes Pyle has returned
from visit with friends in Colum-
bus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02
LOCAL NEWS

Unna Jettick shoes. sold only by
UOulson's. n1btf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Imperial plow points, al the NAL
ia Hardware Co. 23f2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

Rev. and Mrs. David H. Markle
and son of Malta visited in Della
ware, O., the first of the week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-03-02

New low prices on Diston's hand
saws, at the Malta Hardware Com
pany. 1872
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-19
LOOK FOR HEAVY
VOTE TO BE CAST
OVER 500 HAVE PAID UP TO
DATE ASIDE FROM 1900
ExEMPTs ON ROLL

Those who expect . light cote
in the city election are golH %
be disappointed, is the opinitp o.
politicians who are keeping n
close touch with the situatio
There are approximately 800
exempts on the rolls and a. the
rate poll taxes are being paid the
qualified list is expected to aow
more than $500 voters on &c
ton day.
Frank H. Ladd reports todaN at
$3.50 o'clock having issued polltax
receipts to $50 applicants and p
Roberts, tax collector-assessor v
the city. reports IS, making
tai of Gil. "
The tax books close on the alta
ernoon of October %. This leaves
but five more days in which to
pay poll taxes.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-19
OVER 1000 TO
VISIT KEY WEST
ON EXCURSIONS
FIRST CONTINGENT WILL AR
RIVE SATURDAY; EVERY
EFFORT MADE HERE TO AC-
coMMoDATE CROWDS

5
Latest reports from Miami are
to the effect that more than 81
900 people from that city will be
in Key West on Saturday and
Sunday.
Practically everything is in
readiness for the reception of the
visitors and it is believed that all
of the excursionists will be cared
for.
All of the regular restaurants
have been visited by the different
committees and have promised to
have sufficiency of food to take
care of the great demand that will
be made on them for the two days
the visitors will be here.
Arrangements have been salts
factorily completed between Pres
ident of the City Council Leo War
rem, who is also chairman of a
committee on arrangements, and
the Key West Electric company,
to turn on the White Way lights
Saturday night.
I This at first presented number
Of obstacles. Many globes had
to be furnished as the lights have
not been used for about two years,
and all of the lines had to be
tested out.
Manager B. l.. Grooms has Civ
EN- assurance that all of these mat
ters will be regulated by twilight
Saturday and Duval street will be
as bright as midday.
The chauffeurs have agreed to
make nominal charge for all
transportation from and to the F.
r. G. station and for all riding by
parties on sightseeing trips. The
trips from and to the station will
be charged for at the rate of Is
cents a passenger. Charges for
sightseeing trips will be ST. a pas.
senger.
Many groups from different es-I
Establishments in Miami are expect
ed to arrive. These will include
parties from Burdines, Sears, Roe
buck and Company, Miami Beach
industries, Miami chamber Of COM
merce, Coral Gables civic bodies,
newsboys from the Miami Daily
News, Pan-American Always and
many others.
The greatest influx of visitors
will be on Sunday, according to
advices received by F. E. C. of
ficials. It is estimated that be-
tween six and seven hundred will
arrive Saturday and by the fol-
lowing afternoon between 1000
and $500 visitors will be here.