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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-09-16
ROTARY CLUB
MEETS TODAY
AT LUNCHEON
SESSION PRESIDED OVER BY
PRESIDENT TAYLOR; SEW
lERAL GUESTS IN ATTEND.
ANCE

The regular MONDAY weekly
luncheon Of the Key West Rotary
Club was held today at Parish
Hall, with President Charles S.
Taylor, presiding.
Guests attending were David E.
Ward Of FIT. Myers, guest of Mel
vim Russell; Father Thos. NJ. Mel
rose of Orlando, guest of Bill
Bates; VIM. C. Pierce, guest of
Sebastian Cabrera, and William
H. Malone of Miami. Club guests
were Robert NJ. Graham and Mrs.
Robert DOpp.
The program was in charge Of
VIM Reagan, chairman of the club
service committee. The program
was centered around 'Hobbies
and Vacations" A very interest
ing program was given on this sub
ject. Mr.. Reagan was assisted by
Robert NJ. Graham, guest speak
er, and Steve Singleton.
VIM. r. Warren gave short
talks on "The Star Spangled Ban
ner" and ''The Constitution" "
This weel is of vital iterest to
all peoples, the celebration of the
signing of the Constitution. DR..
Warren, in speaking of the Star
Spangled Banner. brought atten-
ton to the strange circumstances
and the conditions which inspir-
ed Francis Scott Key in writing
our national anthem.
On the signing of the Consti-
tuition, DR.. Warren told of the
anti-American activities being
conducted in this country. He
forcefully brought to the atten-
ton of the club for foundation
and principles of the Oonstitu-
ton, and that it was for every
American to follow the flag of
this country and forever fight
FOR the Constitution.
VIM. H. Malone, formerly of
Key West, spoke a few words to
the club. He said he is especial
ly glad to be able to come to this
city and spend his vacation.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-09-16

A short time ago the New
York Times index of business
activity reached a new recovery
high, and stood at its maximum
since September, 1929. The fig
ure reached was 100, 100 equal
ling a theoretical normal. OF the
many items contributing to the
index, all rose but one-carload-
ings
The other standard business
barometers show a similar trend.
The recovery movement has been
steady and persistent, even in the
face of many disquieting factors.
An example of this is provided by
electric power output. AS a rule,
power use decreases in the sum-
mer months, due to longer days
and a recession in industrial OPP
erations. Yet this year power
sales increased.
The adjournment of Congress
had little effect either on the
business indexes or the senti-
ment of business leaders. Sew
eral reasons are responsible for
this. For one thing, it had been
widely forecast for several weeks
that Congress would call it day
at about the time it did, so adj
journment was no surprise. For
another, the tendency of Con-
gress, during the last half at
least, was to resist experimental
legislation and to either vote
it down or to defer it until next
session. So business had a
breathing spell. Lastly, the re-
surgence of congressional indie
pendence, and its refusal to ac-
cept dictation from the executive
branch, is viewed with strong
approval by industrial leaders.
The nomination of Senator
Black, one of the strongest New
Deal solons, to the Suprme Court,
likewise had practically no effect
on business. 1t was anticipated
that the President would appoint
someone 100 percent iIf accord
with his views. And there is a
belief, pointed out recently by
most of the Washington column
lists, that once a man is placed in
position of great trust and re-
sponsibility where he no longer
is dependent on pleasing the vOt-
ers to hold office, his attitude to-
ward legal and public questions
often undergoes considerable
change.
Business briefs of interest fol-
low:
COST OF LIVING-In July,
says the National Industrial Con-
ference Board, the long and
steady rise in cost of living
stopped. Principal item register
ing a decline was food, which
now costs 10 percent less than in
1929.
AUTOMOBILES - July sales
were greater than June, and Aug
ust sales he'd to high levels. prov
ing that the public's desire for
new cars is far from satisfied.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-09-16
Council Hears Matter
OF Community Center
Dennis Sweeting Given
Twenty Years In Prison

Dennis Sweeting, who was ar
rested earlier in the week on a
charge of assault with intent to
commit rape, was this morning
in criminal curt sentenced to a
term of 20 years in the state
penitentiary at Raiford.
When the prisoner was brought
into court he was asked the usual
questions relative to an attorney
and upon learning that no legal
advisor had been secured and the
prisoner had no funds with which
to secure legal aid, Judge Will
liam V. Albury appointed At
torney Aquilino Lopez, Jr., to
hadle the case for the defense.
The attorney held a consulta-
ton with the prisoner of the con-
clusion of which the accused de-
cided to enter a plea of guilty
to the charges with the result
that the 2O-year sentence was
pronounced by the judge.
When he was asked by the
judge if he had ever been arrest
ed on similar charges, Sweeting
replied that this was the third
time he had been similarly accus-
ed, but had not been punished for
the other alleged offenses.
L. C. Golf, charged with dis
charging firearms on the public
highway. entered a plea of guilty
and was sentenced to pay fine
of So and coss or spend 30 days
in the county Jail. He agreed to
pay the fine, did so and was re-
leased.
d. C. Watsoh who was some
time ago allowed to go with the
understanding he would leave the
county, which he. failed to do, was
arraigned and advised that the
suspended sentence of 80 days,
which was pronounced at the
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-09-16

after school. Adult classes win
be held in the afternoon. before
the children's classes.
This program IS a part Of the
national Learn-To-Swiw campaign,
and it IS hoped that all who can
not swim, or who woald ike -
improve their swimming. viii take
advantage of this opportunity, IL
is stated.
The places and time that the
swimming Instructions viii be held
will be announced later.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-09-16
CAPT. MUMFORD
LEAVES ON CUBA
HAD BEEN SPENDING VAcA-
TICN IN KEY WEST
WITH RELATIVES

Captain Etman Mumford. mas
ter of the wrecking Tug Killerig,
stationed at Kingston, Jamaica,
left this morning on the Steam
ship Cuba, for Havana, and will
continue to Santiago and there
take plane for Jamaica.
The captain had Leen spending
his vacation in Key West with
Mrs. Mumford and the children
who are guests at the home Of her
parents. Mir. and Mrs. Jose Pelaez,
and who will Ieave in several
weeks on the return 20 Kingston.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-09-16
JOHN GANDOLFO
UNDER ARREST
CHARGED WITH DRIVING
AUTO WHILE UNDER IN.
FLUENcE OF LIQUOR

John Gandolfo was yesterday
afternoon arrested by Constable
BAY Elwood, charged with driv-
ing an automobile under the influ-
enee of liquor and injuring the
car OF another.
Driving on Eaton street, Gan
tlolfo is charged with striking the
car Of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph War
rem in which they were riding.
Dir. Warren reported the incident
and the arrest followed.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-09-16
Curtis barrow Charged
With Theft OF Goods

a boy who was standing near
saw the hiding place of the cul-
prit and reported the matter TO
Robert Lee Albury who. with a
little threatening persuasion, in
duced barrow 10 come forth and
give himself up.
This barrow decided 10 do and
was held by Mr.. Albury while the
sberiff's office was advised Of the
capture. Deputy Sheriff Ray FL
wood soon appeared on the scene.
received the prisoner from Mr..
Albury. and took him 10 county
Jail.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-09-16
THREE APPEAR
BEFORE COURT

Nathaniel Roberts, James An
drews and Albert Laurie, were ar
raigned yesterday afternoon be-
fore Enrique Esquinaldo, peace
justice in the Second District,
charged with stealing conchs.
The evidence was not suffi-
cient, in the opinion of the peace
justice, to warrant the accused
being held and the case was dis
missed.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-09-16

Theft of four cartons Of
cigarettes from the store of
Charles Tiff, on Division street.
resulted in the arrest of Curtis
barrow. and he is now in the
county Jail awaiting preliminary
hearing.
Yesterday afternoon barrow en-
tered the Tiff place and departed
with the cigarettes but was seen
by clerk in the place Of business
who started after barrow who
ran down Ashe street and hid I'M
der the steps of a house facing the
street.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-09-16
Superintendent oi
Leaves On Inspection Trip

Jr. daughter Mrs. AT Moore and
DR. and Mrs. Henry Renedo. They
are al en- route 70 Atlanta, where
Mrs. Moore viii join her husband.
Lieutenant Al Moore, Z. s. A..
attached 70 the Fourth Corps
Area.
Doctors Renedo and Demeritt
wiIl resume their studies IT South.
ern Dental College.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-09-16
ADVISORY

ADVISORY $50 A. NJ. EST
Scattered ship reports northeast
of the Leeward Islands indicate
that the tropical storm has re-
curved and moved northeastward
beyond the field of observation.
No further advices unless further
reports indicate differently.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-09-16
Much Interest Is Shown
In Swimming Institute

Much enthusiasm is being shown
by those interested in the swim
ming institute that will be opened
In Key West on Monday, Septem-
Der 20. through September s5th.
under the instruction of Arthur
Polly Oliver. Of the Recreation
Division % the WPA. swimming
instructor.
Supervision of the school chill
dren in the beginners swimming
classes will be given stress, These
classes for children will be held
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-09-16
STEAMER GATUN
COMING To PORT

Steamship Catun. Of the Stand
ard Fruit and Steamship Company,
il reported as due TO arrive IN
port tomorrow coming from
Philadelphia, Pa.
The Gatun Is one Of the fleet Of
ships plying between United
States ports and Frontera, Mexico.
engaged in the fruit trade Prae.
tically all OF the eompany's ships
come 20 Key West on their trips
south and secure bunksra 81 the
Porter Dock Company.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-09-16
WPA Sewing Room Project
Resumes Operations Today

This morning the WPA Swing
room project. which has been sas-
pended Tor almost one month. vas
opened fer Operations az the cd
cigar factory building 81 the cor
neF % Catherine and Grfnneli
streets. where 4 was formerly 10
Gated.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-09-16
JUDGE WARD Is
VISITOR TOCITY

County Judge David Elmer
Ward. Of Fort Myers. lee County.
is = visitor in Key West and regis
tered at the Colonial Hotel.
While the Judge has made no
statement 1t is generally under
stood that he win be a candidate
for State Senator at the elections
next year. and IS in Key West
meeting his many friends.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-09-16

". ". Demeritt. superintendent
Of lighthouses in the Seventh Dis
trict, left over the highway this
morning for Miami where he will
make an INSPECTION Of aids 10
navigation ard return tomorrow
evening.
Others fn the party were Mr..
nemeritt's son and dauehter-in-
Law. Dr. ard Mrs.. ". ". Demeritt.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-09-16
Mrs. Eva Warner Appoint
ed Supervisor OF Bay
view Park; Payroll Or
dered For Employees

At the regular meeting of the
City Council held last night, it
was ordered that a payroll be
made for all employees on a twenty.
five per cent basis of ones months
salary.
The meeting was presided over
by James S. Roberts. president OF
the organization, with Csuneilmen
w. P. Archer, Frank Delaney,
William Freeman, Marcos Mesa
and F. o. Roberts also in attend
anee.
Mrs. Eva B. Warner was ap-
pointed supervisor of Bayview
Park following the reading Of an
application for the position. Mrs.
Warner is to serve without com.
pensation, and will supervise AL
activities pertaining to parks, with
the idea of carrying on a beautifi-
cation program whereby the
premises may be made more at
traetive for the benefit Of visi-
tors as well as local residents who
may may have occasion to visit
the park.
Victor Larsen, supervisor Of
recreational activities. addressed
the meeting requesting that the
city donate a plot of land for the
erection of a community center
building. There were two sites
suggested, one Of which was the
incinerator grounds on the eastern
end Of the island, and the other,
the lot adjoining the No. Three
fire station. Due 10 the fact that
the last mentioned lot is control
led by the county, il was decided
to appoint a committee TO confer
with the county with a view Of OBJ
tanning permission for its use.
The committee is composed Of
Councilman F. o. Roberts, De
laney and Archer.
Victor Lowe, head Of the NYA
forces, addressed the council rel-
alive TO having traffic signs pre-
pared for Key West for the COM
ing winter season. Mr. Lowe stated
that il tho city would furnish The
necessary hfnler and paint, that
the forces Of the NYA would con
struct the signs II was ordered
that the necessary material b. fur
nished.
An ordinance relative 20 the
sale Of alcoholic beverages, which
was passed on is initial reading
at the last meeting Of the council
was read and passed on IT, final
reading.
Another ordinance, which speci-
fies that any person desiring 60
build. construct. repair Or DE-
molish. must make application %
the building inspector for the
necessary permit. was paced ON
IS final reading One 81 the
main provisions Of the ordinance
fixes q new schedule in the b.
suanee % building permits. Any
amount % work costing ieu than
one hundred dollars. viii b. fifty
cents: between one hundred and
one thousand dollars. one dpilaFs
over one thousand dollars for each
additional thousand o. fraction
thereof. one dollar
The matter Of having Baysiew
Park cleaned % Waa brought 90
the attention - the council and
after q brief DISCUSSION ~ the
matter. Il 1as decided 70 call on
William knight. Who operate fbe
seaveneer contract Ter the city.
who was asked % cooperate in
the matter NJ Knighf readily
agreed 70 have hia trucks rsmoss
Al trash that b piled ap there
Pre- Chief Harry Baker report
81 that - bed . zais FOR ghe aif
tires taken from the fire trask
whleh b being fitted ozt eta
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-09-16
LEAVES OVER HIGHWAY

Rev. Arthur r. Dimmick. % 81.
PauPs Episcopal church. left over
the highway this morning for
Rhode Island where he viii spend
his vacation.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-09-16

There viii be a decline in produc-
ton soon, due to manufacturers
preparing for the 1888 models to
be introduced this fall. Next
years cars will cost more. Major
producers have already upped
prices, will doubtless increase
them again, and Independents are
following suit.
CONSTRUCTION-Public con-
struction is declining; private con-
struction rising. Building ma
terials rise in price. In this con-
neation a survey made by Pur-
due University is of interest-it
indicates that the atwood house
is the cheapest to build of all
types.
STEEL - Production recently
dropped fractionally, but it is
forecast that it will soon rise
again. Expansion of heavy in
dustry means vast steel orders.
RAILROADS.&C. now en-
broiled in labor difficulties, due
to demands for substantial wage
increases by operating employees.
Business continues at a good lev
ell, when seasonal considerations
are taken into account. Heavy
buying of new equipment by many
lines is anticipated for fall and
winter.
SECURITIES - Stock market
activity has been relatively slight.
Bond prices recently dropped Sc
liously. The Federal Reserve has
reduced discount rates to spur
bond values.
FOREIGN TRADE-Under the
new neutrality act, the President
can cut off trade with any for
eign power involved in war. But
today war !. such as the Sino-
Japanese conflict, are undeclared,
and as a result our trade with bel
ligerents continue. Japan, one
of the heaviest buyers of U. S.
scrap iron in recent years, is now
buying new steel on a big scale,
materials that are directly and
indirectly essential to war. For
eign trade in general tends to rise
slowly.
The United States News has
compiled the record of the last
three congresses in enacting ma
jor laws. 1t shows that the leg
islators are nowhere near as Gag
er as they used to be to put new
laws on the books.
The 37rd Congress- (1933-3D
passed 81 new major laws, includ-
ing the NRA, AAA, IVA, SEC,
and 4 important monetary acts.
The 7ith Congress (1935-36)
passed 10 major laws, including
the social security act, a revision
of banking legislation. the Ma
tional Labor Relations Act, and
4 farm aid acts.
The last session passed but six
major laws. And some of these
such as Tire laws to plug loop
holes in the income tax-were
practically universally supported.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-09-16
ECONOMIC HICHLICHTS

Happenings That Affect the Dinner Pals, Dividend
Checks and Tax Bills of Every Individual; Ma
tiOnal and international Problems Insep-
arabic From Local Welfare
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-09-16

Associated Press Day Wire
Service.
For 81 Years Devoted to the
Best Interests of Key West
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-09-16

Key West, Florida, has the
most eqaable climate in the
country; with an average
range of only Ia Fahrenheit
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1937-08-05

Miss Florence Nicely together
with a party of friends will leave
Jackson today for a trip to in
teresting points on the Gulf
Coast. They will also go to New
Orleans and be gone several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Taylor
of jackson announce the arrival
of a eight pound daughter on
Saturday July 81. The grand
parents are Mr. and Mrs. w. E.
Durham of Durant. Mrs. Taylor
was formerly Will Ellen Dur
ham.
Miss Ruth Howard had as her
dinner guests last Wednesday
Mrs. Bert Crisler and handsome
son Charles Of jackson, Miss.
Mrs. Crisler pleasantly remem-
bered as the beautiful Miss Esther
Boyett.
Miss Bonnie Brannon viii re-
turn to her home in Gadsden,
Ala, this week after visiting her
sister, Miss Hazel Brannon.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1937-08-05
WEST NEWS

Mr.. Leon Kennedy, Durant,
was a West business visitor Tue
sday.
Rev. and Mrs. Madison Flow
ers were in West on Monday.
The Presbyterian revival be-
gan Sunday. The Rev. John
Howard, Lexington, is doing the
preaching.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Hand and
daughter, Pauline, visited Mr..
and Mrs. w. T. Hand Sunday.
Mr.. Marion Ely, Walden trans
acted business in West Friday.
Mr.. Coyce Ellard was in Jack
son on Monday.
Miss Elizabeth Browning visit
ed Miss Martha Davis Sunday
p. M.
Mrs. Robert Davis visited in
the T. j. Davis home a part of
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boyd Holmes
visited Mrs. Holiness mother,
Mrs. Jim Harlan over the week
end.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Taylor and
daughter, Jimmie Lois are visit
ing relatives in Calhoun County.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gamblin
We're in West on Thursday.
Mr.. Y. F. Hollingsworth, Sin
clair District Manager, Clarks-
dale, Miss, transacted business
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1937-08-05

in West Monday and Tuesday.
Mr.. Hines Guess was in West
on Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. w. III. Jackson was in
Jackson on Thursday.
Bryan johnson, Ben Roche, Jr.
went to the picture show on
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Phil
lips visited in the G.. E. Phillips
home on the weekend.
Mrs. j. D. Causey visited in
West on Monday.
Mr.. T. J. Davis who is work
ing at Tchula was at home for
the weekend.
Miss Sara Saunders visited
her sister, Mrs. John L. Mason
a part Of last week.
Mrs. TT. A.. Moore and Mrs.
Walter McCrary report a delight
full trip on the "Know Mississ-
ippi Better Train
Friends of Mrs. u. M. Spring
field are delighted to know that
she is at home after her opera
ton for appendicitis.
Mr.. Denton Rosamond was in
Jackson on Thursday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1937-08-05
PAGE SEVEN
IN MEMORY

In the death of Miss Cecile
Ramsey the Durant Methodist
Sunday School has been sadly
bereaved. For more than half a
century she was a faithful mem
Der of this school and most of
this school and most of that time
if not all of it she was one of the
teachers. Not only will she be
missed but her place among us
was so unique that the school
will not be quite the same any
more. She had the profound res
pect of everybody, old and young.
She was always kind, good hui
mored and alert. She wanted
everything and everybody at
their best. She could not tolerate
sham or any half way method.
She loved God and Gods people
and Gods Church. She eve
seemed to tire of going to church
and Sunday school and prayer
meeting and doing what she
could to help in every good
cause. What an example of 10y
atty to the highest and best she
knew, of faith in God and in
Gods word. She went like a
ripened sheaf to the sickle and
fell in the arms of her dear
Saviour.
Therefore, Be it resolved, That
as Sunday school we express to
the bereaved family our great
sense of loss and our high appre-
citation of Miss Cecile's fine
christian character;
Second, That we send to the
family, the Durant News and the
New Orleans Christian Advocate
a copy of these resolutions.
Mrs. Turnage Williams,
Mrs. Joel Gulledge,
E. s. Lewis,
Committee.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1937-08-05

Messrs. Ed Atkinson, E. J.
Spengler, j. E. Maxwell and Ed
Atkinson, .Jr. attended the dis
trict meeting Of the Rotary Club
held in Memphis July 29th and
Both.
Evening star., 1937-01-25
LOST.


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