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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18
FEDERAL AID FALLACY

There is no doubt that the financial
plight in which many states find them
selves has been caused largely by the
making of appropriations to match Fed
eral aid for road building and other prof.
ects. While the building of roads is a
highly commendable proceeding, the fact
selves by going too fast, spurred by the
temptation of Federal aid
The states have eagerly swallowed
this bait, apparently looking upon the Fed
eral money as a gift from heaven. But, as
every sensible person might have readily
seen, these Federal sums had to come from
the pockets of the public, just as the state
funds do.
In other words the government says
Uncle Sam will tax you a billion dollars
for roads, provided you allow your state
governments to tax you another billion.
And the pork barrel politicians tell you
how generous Uncle Sam is-with your
own money.
Of course, if Uncle Sam is going to
tax the states for their pro rata of the Fed
eral highway fund anyway, each state gov
eminent feels that it must impose tax on
its own people to meet it,sor lose its Fpro-
portion of the Federal levy.
Thus sort of vicious circle is created,
from which the states can hardly eSG4He
For if any state does not match the Federal
aid offered, it must still pay its proportion
of the Federal tax, and see it go to states
which do. By this system club is placed
in the hands of the Federal government
with which to virtually force each state to
match government funds, whether it can
afford to do so or not.
In practice, so-called Federal aid is
merely bureaucratic scheme for coercing
the states into bankruptcy, to keep the
Federal government company in its SINH
lar condition.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18
FINANCIAL HocUS-PocUS {
CFrom the New Yofk ashgs

During the first tour months Of the current
fiscal year the government of the United States
has collected $215 1000 600 in social security taxes.
IT anybody imagines that this money has been set
aside under lock and key, in special reserve fund
which will accumulate interest over a period of
years and enable the Government ultimately to
pay the benefits which the Social Security Act re-
quires, his faith is based upon misconception o.
facts
The $215.ooe.Ooo has all been spent for a
variety o. purposes: perhaps to help build Grand
Coulee Dam. perhaps to finance WPA projects in
street-paving, perhaps pay the salaries of Off
GERS in the navy-no one knows precisely. since
the dollars that come into the Treasury are not 50
ear-marked that they can be identified when they
go ont again. AS for the reserve fund which is
supposed to supply the money needed in future
years for the payment Of benefits under the Social
Security Act It consists at present only Of Gov
eminent l. o. Us
Certain conclusions arc ineseapable One IS
the fact that what the government has actually
done has been Ia invent a nex Kind Of corporation
TAX and a new Kind OF personal income tax. APP
piled in the case Of individuals even to sbe small
est incomes. Equally clear is the fast that this
system is constant beeailins temptation 10 gov
ernmensa extravaganee.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18
MAYBE so; MAYBE NOT

We see where an educational director
has advised young couples to marry or
faith, without waiting for large income. ;"
She feels sure that this will give them a
burden to share and that the weight
insures happy home"
There is much to be said for the adj
vice, properly understood, but, on the
other hand, much to be said against it.
1t all depends upon what the lady adj
wiser means by large income" and the
definition of such term varies with the
economic status of the person defending it.
There are happily married couples who
started on shoestring and there are I'M
happily married couples who trace their
troubles to financial difficulties. There are
those who start their married life with
plenty or financial backing and end up on
the rocks while others, in the same cir
cumstances, make their marriage ideal
Truth of the matter, the fate of mar
riage depends more upon the personalities
involved than it does upon the money that
they have to spend. b4,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18
Still Coughing?

No matter how many medicines
you have tried for your cough. chest
cold, or bronchial irritation, YOU can
get relief now with Creomulsion.
Serious trouble may be brewing and
you cannot afford 20 take q chance
with any remedy less potent than
Creomulsion. which goes right to
the seat Of the trouble and aids na-
tgre to soothe and heal the infamed
mucous membranes and 70 loosen
and expel the Eerm-la6en phiegTn
Even If other remedies have failed,
don't be discouraged. Try Creomui-
son. Your druggtst Is authorized To
refund your money II Tou are not
fhorouzaly satisfied with the bene-
fits obtained from the very FIRST
bottle. Creouulslon Is ore wurd---nos
two, and &C has no hypa1en tn &.
Ask for il plainly. see that the name
on the bottle i CreunsHlSton. and
yo0l get the genuine product and
the relief you wars. lA6v1
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18
KEY WEST IN
GONE BY
Happenings Here just 10 Years
Ago. Today AS Taken From
The Files OF The Citizen

City hall was packed last night
by crowd of approximately l.
500 people, there to witness the
Inauguration of Key Vests first
woman member of the city council
and the first woman in Key West
to hold an elective office. Prep
arations had been made for a
large crowd, but not for the
throng which had assembled long
before the Inauguration started.
Men were standing in every avail
able inch of space, and in the
window openings, and even the
flight of stairs leading to the
tower was crowded to the ceiling.
The scene was one of the most in
teresting ever seen at like meet
ing, and was productive of many
situations, which evidenced the
sincerity of those who were about
to step into office.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18
When the Paper Doesn't Come

My father says the paper he reads
amt put up right;
He finds lot of fault, too, he
does, perusin' it all night;
He says there amt a single thing
in it worth to read.
And that it doesn't print the kind
of stuff the people need;
He losses it aside, and says it's
strictly ON the bum;
But you ought to hear him boiler
when the paper doesn't come.
He reads about the weddin's, and
he snorts like all getout;
He reads the social doin's with
most derisive shout;
He reads they make the papers
for the women folks alone;
He'll read about the parties, and
he'll fume and fret and grOan;
He says of information it doesn't
have a crumb-
But you ought to hear him boiler
when the paper doesn't come.
He is always first to grab it, and
reads it plumb clean through.
He doesn't miss an item, or a want
ad-that is true;
He says they don't know what we,
want, the darn newspaper
guys;
"Pm going to take a day some
time and 60 and put 'em
wise;
Sometimes it seems as though
they must be deaf and blind
and dumb"
But you ought to hear him holler
when the paper doesn't come.
Cambridge North Star.
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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18

A Key Wester but one who has re-
sided in Miami since boyhood has an
nouneed his candidacy for member of Con-
gress from the Fourth District, the post
now held by Representative J. Mark Will
cox. He is Henry H. Filler. former chair
man of the Dade County School Board and
past president of the Florida. Education
Association AS a Key West-born he will
command large following locally. and
his other good qualities viii stand him in
good stead.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18

One of the most representative
delegations this city has ever sent
anywhere on any such occasion,
leaves this afternoon for Jack
sonville to take part in the cere-
monies of launching the first of
the ferries to be used over the
gaps in the road to the mainland.
The delegation will be met at the
train when it reaches Jacksonville
toporf9w Rg6rning and taken for
a Aghts siA trip around Jackson
Vile by melnbefs of the Chamber
of ComMHee andSt Jacksonville
MOtorkeEub. Az noon the mem
bsrs the delegation will be
gdeSof the same organizations.
The launching which is scheduled
to take place at 3 o'clock, will be
witnessed by a crowd which will
tax the capacity of the huge plant
of the Gibbs Gas Engine Co.,
builders of the ferries.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18

Florida is not going into vaudeville
but nevertheless is preparing to put on an
act--the Murphy Act The act will be
pleasing to. all, particularly the. county
clerks, the newspapers, and the tax dodg-
ers The exception is the honest tax
payer who doesn't think it so funny that
once more he has been made the goat
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18

The standard of living the world over
is depending more and more on the gem
real economic foundation. That this situa-
ton will bring about slavish condition,
eventually leading to a dictatorship, is
easily comprehensive.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18

Editorial comment: Whether
anyone has thought of it OF not,
the election may have no small
effect upon the fate of city plan
mng or coming here. Without a
council prepared to back the zon-
ing board to the limit, there is
not chance of this works pro-
crossing very far. 1t is impossible
to imagine the new council OPP
posing so forward-looking pro-
gram, however.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18

The first kingfish of the season
was brought in yesterday. four OF
them, and sold to a local dealer.
PomPanos are now making their
appearance in great numbers, it Is
said. and upwards Of 500 pounds
were sold yesterday.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18
eessessseUssseesseesssss
TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES
Observation-Disclosures

1S01-John Butterfield, Utica,
N. Y, pioneer in the express bust
ness, which ultimately spanned the
continent, born near Albany, N.
Y. Died Nov. IA, 1869
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18

When we arrive in this world we cry,
during our life we have many occasions to
cry and do; at the deathbed others cry be-
cause of us. No wonder they call this
earth vale of tears.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18

Floyd WhaltOn, well known
young Key West man, has been
appOahtea Mechanic of the ~Key
West, the. newer plane now in
ajtstS BETWEEN Key West and Ha-
vana by the Pan-American Air
ways, il IaPrR6iated. Pilot Ed
Mdsic operates the plane, which
makes 1llGht.o alternate days.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18

The Citizen is in receipt OF a
letter of thanks from directors of
the Seaboard Airline. for the edi-
torial relative to the death OF S.
Davies Warfield, president of the
railroad and chairman of the
board o. directors.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18

Fishermen wonder whether the sal
mon will be able to get over Bonneville
Dam in the Columbia River. An exchange
wonders if the taxpayers will ever get
over it.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18

Ambition is what makes a young fell
low working six hours day with no worry
want to be boss and work ID hours a day
with all the worry
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18

A Canadian paper reports that q
farmer in its community had two wind
mills, but took one down because there
was not wind enough to run both.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18
Today's Birthdays


Harry M. Gutenberg, director
of the New York City Public Ii
Erary, born ct Dayton, Ohio, 60
years ago. .A
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18

On account OF the poll ical conditions
in Europe. and with, the m4lacS of war
overhapgina 4. thbasahds q ReGnhy AM
orleans will not cross the \ Iantic but dis
port themselves to Florida Snstead That
means a bigger tourist season than ever.
OF course. most OF these thousands have
heard of the Overseas Highway to Key
West, now in the process of completion.
and will include this island city in their
itinerary AT times that will mean a
crowded condition here. and that is a prob
lem which eonfronts all of uS. but par
ticularly the city council
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18

DR.. George H. Gallup of
Princeton, N. j., founder of the
American Institute, of Public
Opinion, born 1T jefferson, Iowa,
Sc year sage.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18

If the local High School foot
ball team defeats Lemon City in
the game this afternoon, it will be
entered in the contest for state
wide gridiron honors. Citizens of
Lemon City and other cities of
that area, are enthusiastic over
the possibilities of the game this
afternoon, and are eager tos see
the two school teams in action.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18

The Catholic Daughters will
rekeat their minstrel next Monday
evening at San Carlos Theater for
the benefit OF charity and the
church. The same program with
new Jokes and specIalties will be
presented.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18

The rumor that Justice Black recently
made Klandestine visit to the White
House has not been confirmed
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18

There were two Louisiana Purchasers,
the first and the recent one-one famous,
the other Infamous.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18

1s34-Henry Lee HigginsOn,
Union soldier, Boston banker,
patron of music, born in New York
City. Died Nov. Is, 1919.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18

1S6O-James E. Sullivan. New
York City's noted promoter of
amateur sports, born there. Died
Sept. 16, 1914.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18
Market report: Chinese an
were strong and active.

Malcontents should bear in mind that
a city gets just the kind of coilncilmen it
deserves
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18

1s6eAMichael J. Gallagher,
Detroit Catholic bishop. born in
auburn, Mich. Died Jan. 20,
1887.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18

The Young Sluggers defeated
the Tigers yesterday afternoon in
the barracks by score of 8 to 6,
in one OF the most exciting base
ball games of the season. The
same clubs will cross bats Cd the
barracks field Sunday morning at
1920.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18

Dorothy Dix (Mrs. Elizabeth NJ.
Gilmer) of New Orleans, famed
journalist, born in Il Montgomery
Co., Tenn, 67syeaFsi ago Ia
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18

famed Swedish explorer, born
Died Aug. ~, 1901.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18

1S06--Leo Lesquereux, noted
Swiss-German paleonotologist of
Columbus, Ohio, authority on coal
formations, born in Switzerland.
Died Oct. 25, 1889. gr
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18

James Il. Rand, r., head of
the Remington-Rand Company,
Torn at North Tonwanda, N. Y,
81 years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18

1S10-Asa Gray, Harvarfs
famed professor Of natural his
tory, among the country's great
botanists, born in 0neidadCo., NJ.
Y. Died Jan. 80, 1886. RoI 10
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Amelia 1,GalHcErei, singer
born in Italy, 4Sayears ago 3s -
s-2a1 su Is 5TsT SHaei 10
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18

Eugene Ormandy, conductor,
born in Hungary, SO years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-18

1sS2-Adolf Erie NorlenskiOld.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-06
Bridge Luncheon Given in BrawIey
At Planters Hotel Saturday

Mrs. William Reed of Ell Centre
and Mrs. j. K. Mitchell of BraWley
were hostesses at a luncheon and
bridge party at the Planters hotel,
Saturday. in BraWley.
Mrs. George Holleran took first
honors at bridge with Mrs. Paul
Johnston taking second Third and
fourth prizes went to Mrs. John B.
McNeece and Mrs. James Connors.
The table centerpiece was a light
ed Christmas tree and the rest of
the table was attractively decorated
with pine cones, red berries and
English holly. The prizes, carrying
out the Christmas theme, were
wrapped in red and green paper.
Ell Centro guests were the Mes
danes Charles Bramkamp, j. H.
Marshall Walter Havekorst, w. H.
Tyler jr., John Tyler, John r. Rob-
ertson Clyde Duringer, John B.
McNeece. William Apple. Dozier
Dawson j. B. McNeece, Ruth Teeple
Reid, Evalyn Westerfield, Charles
Delp, William Strickland, p. A.
Thaanum, Norman Deaton. c. S.
Reed, Raynor Clemons, L. r. JEFF
ferson, Harry Horton and Miss BeSs
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-06
Daughters of American Revolution
Hold Colonial Guest Luncheon

A Colonial guest luncheon was
held Saturday at the Barbara Worth
hotel by tire members of DeAnza
chapter of the Daughters of the
American Revolution.
The Christmas theme was car
ried out in the decorations and in
the program. The table was beauti-
fully decorated in red and green
A Christmas tree decorated in red
and silver served as the CENTER
piece.
The program consisted of read
ing by Mrs. o. M. Christofferson,
THE Origin OF Christmas and four
musical numbers. Miss Winifred
Anderson played "Springtime" by
Homer Grunn and The Wild Rid
er" by Schuman. Miss Barbara
Ruth Henson played "Arabesque'
by Debussy and "Leibesfroid" by
Kriesler.
Guests present we're Mrs A. NJ
Mealey. Mrs. Sheldon, Mrs. Schmitt
Mrs. Wolfe, Mrs. Oria Kenah, Mrs
W. F.. McElroy, Mrs. BroWnell, Mrs
Garrett, Mrs. Elizabeth Detweiler
Mrs. Edward Rademacher. Mrs
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-06
Dolls Tea Party Held Huge Success
AS Over a Hundred Attend

Dolls! Little ones, big ones, and
medium sized ones were in atten-
dance at the Dolls tea party given
at the l. v. Hardware last Sat-
urday.
About 100 dolls were present as
were their owners as we'll as many
more little girls and their little
brothers, too.
Seven lovely prizes were given to
the little girls having the best
dressed baby doll, best dressed doll
best character doll and Oldest doll
Little Miss Beverly Murphy won
chair for having the best dressed
baby doll and Faye Jewell won
swing set as the second prize.
A high chair was awarded to
Susanne Lathrop for having the
best dressed girl doll and Gretta
Lee Callahan won the second prize
of 16-piece tea set.
The best dressed character doll
belonged to Pauline Bloemsma who
received an electric range. The
second prize, dial telephone, was
presented to Grace Porter.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-06
Ch. CIV P.E.O.
Hears ak
On Pioneers

THE Pioneer Women was the
title of the program given by Mrs.
j. E. Brock at the Chapter CIV
PEG. meeting Saturday, at the
home of Mrs. E. w. Schiller.
Mrs. Brock brought out the fact
that much has been said about our
forefathers but seldom has there
been a mention of our foremothers
who had to bear up under the
same hardships.
A lovely luncheon was served by
Mrs. Schiller and her cohostess
Mrs. Norman E. Dupont. The table
was attractively decorated with
all flowers.
Guests present were Mrs. Robert
Dinsmore, a member of the River
side chapter of PEG, and Mrs.
A. Fl. Boles, member of PEG. in
Jefferson City, Mo. Both ladies now
reside in Ell Centre.
Members attending were Mrs. R.
M. Armstrong, Mrs. M. W. Brentz,
Mrs. Brock, Mrs. r.. c. Clemons,
Miss Maude Danforth, Mrs. Du-
pont, Mrs. S. B. Foulds, Mrs. j. D.
Foss, Mrs. H. S. Cow, Mrs. E. Gull
lett, Mrs. G.. l.. Hatch, Mrs. Joe
E. King, Mrs. S. l.. McCrory, Mrs.
w. w. McEuen, Mrs. w A. Phil
lips, Mrs. D. B. Roberts, Mrs. Schil-
Ter, Mrs. l.. w. Slee, Miss Georgi-
ana Sones, Mrs. c. Sones and Mrs.
d. l.. Young
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-06
Robert Dollar, II
Marries In
Sacramento

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Dec. G.
tUP)-Robert Dollar 2nd, member
of the world famed shipping fam
lily, and his bride, the former Char
lotte Dean, of Sacramento, were on
a wedding trip to an undisclosed
destination today.
The newlyweds married here yes
terday, were expectd to return to
San Francisco in time to catch the
S. S. President Coolidge Dec. IL
for a trip to Honolulu.
The Rev. Clarence A. Kircher Of
ficiated at the ceremony at West
minister Presbyterian church. with
more than 500 guests attending.
Mrs. Bruce Elliott, of Sacramen-
to, and J. Harold Dollar. of San
Rafael, were the attendants. r.
Stanley Dollar, jr. Piedmont, and
Barlow Ferguson. San Rafael were
ushers.
The bride is a daughter of City
Manager James Dean of Sacra-
mento. The bridegroom is a son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. j. Harold Dollar.
San Rafael, and a grandson of
the founder of the Dollar lines.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-06
COUNTY BRIEFS

Valuable Tools Stolen "A COM
plete set of tools valued at Sl00 was
stolen from Will Ford of Holtville
this weekend, deputy sheriffs were
informed. A tool shed was broken
into by the burglars.
MovingI from here to there or
back again. Piano and household
goods. Buy Xmas tuberculosis
seals and enjoy a real Xmas. Pio-
neer Truck and Transfer co. Phone
|. D4
Motor StOlen-Sam Clark 1856
He'll, FL Centre, said quarter horse
power electric motor valued at $39.50
was stolen from his home within
the last few days. He requested
deputy sheriffs to help him search
for it.
Burglary Attempted-Nothine was
taken from the home of w. j.
Strickland at the junction of the
Main canal and Ross avenue. En-
trance was gained through VIM
dow after o'clock Dec. !. 5.
YOU haven't read ALL the NEWS
until you READ the ADS
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-06
Los Angeles Party
Visits Valley
Migratory Camps

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred A McCari
brought a party to the valley to
show them the condition in the
migratory camps.
McCarl is California director of
the Save the Child League
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Meagher of
Fl Centre conducted the party to
the ten camps in the valley, in
clu1ing the government camp at
Brawley. McCarl pointed out that
the BraWley camp is a step forward
in alleyiating the conditions.
When the camps reach their peak,
which is about February, the popu-
lation of each camp totals approxi-
mately 1000.
Members of the party were Mrs.
c. c. Douglas. teacher in a Los
Angeles high school. Thomas E.
Hughes. principal OF the Washing
ton high school in Los Angeles and
four students of the school Miss Bet
~ Lou BARLEY, Miss Ann Grassell
Frank Bacon and Jimmy McKin-
lock
Imperial Valley press., 1937-12-06
C.E. Conference
Held Saturday

Valley representatives of the
Christian Endeavor societies at
tended a leadership conference in
Riverside Saturday.
Rev. Hugh Reiner of the Brawley
Presbyterian church, gave, the ad-
dress Saturday night on "The Cos
pei Message in Hymns.
Conference leaders were Howard
Brown, general secretary, Paul
Brown, State field secretary and
Miss Lefadell Miller, State supply
department manager.
Imperial, Riverside, Orange, San
Bernardino and San Diego coun-.
ties were represented at the con-
ference.
Valley representatives were Miss
Ethel Maupin, Mrs. John Green,
Miss Frances Lord, Miss Helen
Savage, Rev. Hugh Reiner and
Miss Virginia Monroe.