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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-10-08
SERVICE CLUB

In answer to a question regard
ing the practicability of the Key
West Declaration designed prin-
cipally to save Key West from
becoming "a cheap tourist town,
BILL LITTLE was extremely en-
phatic in his statement that there
were enough outside of this
cheap amusement" fringe which
would come to Key West for win
ter residence throughout the
years to insure comfortable
city. Recreational and amuSe-
ments would be built around
sports, fishing, climate, swimming
etc and pageants and a cultural
program of art, music, drama and
social events. Aimed against
principally are the cheaper type
of gambling houses and night
clubs. Key West will not be
metropolis big enough to make
horse racing or dog racing prof
liable, Little said. Looked like
BILL DOUGHTRY, and STAN
TON COOPER were going to tan
gle a minute when they were
talking about Cooper's loss last
week in SWITCHBOARD. Here's a
tip: DOUGHTRY'S father-in-
law beat COOPER last week,
Wouldn't you stand up foE your
father-in-law? POLY ARTMAN
finally got his. vocal cords uHr
tangled enough to give a Nretty
lsodd rendi@An of "Juanita"..
Some of theshiNN notes suBriseH
the boys Istfthg theI singSAg of
'Suwanee Ri1af Mhete did JOE
TOLLE get that 'tah, ah, ali" frill
at the end of some lines. Almost
sub rosa: GERALD SAUNDERS
is thinking of organizing music
programs throughout the year as
part of the Key West program
this winter. Chamber music
style. H. E. DAY and WILL
DOUGHTRY werel arguing again
over the pronunciation of big
words. President ALLAN HAMP-
TON announces new committees
will be appointed next week.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-10-08
THE KEY WEsT.cIIIzEN

] e'wrLL always seek A9 t tpssR and print it
without fear and without favor; never be
afraid to attack wrong or to applaud right;
always fight for progress; never be the or
gan OF the mouthpiecc of any person, clique,
faction or class; always do its utmost for the
public welfare; never tolerate corruption or
injustice; denounce vice and praise virtue.
icommcad good done By individual or organ
,ization; tolerant Of Others rights, views and
opinions; print only news that will elevate
and not contaminate the reader; never COM
promise with principle.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-10-08

LIONS CLUB
Governor JOE TARANTINO
and his able secretary, BEN DA-
Wis, were greeted by the Tail
Twister "NEVY" ARMAYOR,
and assessed double fines for be-
ing late at the meeting on Thurs
day. If "NEVY" had known
he should have collected triple
fines-for these two honored
guests had been present in the
city for an hour before meeting
although club officers didn't know
it-so busy were they in Direc-
tors meeting scFeming out all
sorts of projects for their city.
''NEVY'' had trouble with his
cash register again-lost it twice.
And the clubs going to have to
do something about that. No
cash register - no fines and
that'n never do. The new Lion
Tanner, JOE MONDUL, seemed
to take onto his duties quite Sc
rieusly-ia~faet, as we witnessed
it-he's removed himself from the
ranks of the feeaieitfaffts because
Of thedpositiSA -lafidfhH& aNiEVY"
W6H'tlhaHa che A-t41aiNLbles5;9.
Sfi eHteEAAg hpseheAmIstFS fineg,s
eftH8fs. Governor JOE" thrilled
the asserublags- with his speech,
especiallyNMffeh he announcea
that he was going to make a
special effort to bring Interna-
tional President WALTER DEX-
TER to Key West next winter for
some real fishing. .There'll be
a big time in the city when, and
as, if that event occurs. :.
ARMY" schemed his way out of
the dinner concert detail by play
ing few bars of the National An
them. He was excused by re-
quest-as members didn't want to
eat their supper while standing
/. GERALD SAUNDERS was
appointed, officially, the assist
ant song-director at the State
Convention at st. Petersburg next
spring. This came following the
listening in Governor JOE" did
to the, song leading performed by
GERALD on the songs rendered
at the meeting. Come again,
"JOE'-make it soon.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-10-08

War is not postulate of this writer's
theology, but history shows that it is mans
unavoidable destiny. Even in what was
called the peaceful reign of Queen Vic
tofia, I25 battles were fought. In 1882
Poland published statistics that covered 81
42l years of world history, and in that
period Of time there were only 26s years
Of'peace against 3,153 years of war. As
time is reekoned. peace is only an interlude
IN the life Of the world.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-10-08

Key West Junior chamber Of commerce mem
bers apparently going follow the lead of the
81 Petersburg Jaycees in arranging entertain
msnt for winter visitors, especially young ones
The ST, Petersburg Jaycees success with their
beach club and entertainment program for young
winter visitors is well known and has proved to
be powerful adjunct to the Psnellas ciiy's APP
peal 10 all types Of visitors Along this same line
the Key West Jayeees arc planning series Of
boat races. hobby exhibition and series Of
G~necS, while sponsoring the organization Of
10y Scout troop 10 continue their interest in the
anssters of Key west--St Petersburg IN
efe1aient
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-10-08

Mailing circularssb all right for those
who prefer it to- NEWSPAPER advertising,
but if you go to the epbstoifice, you won't
find any copies OF The Citizen in the waste
basket.
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A Community Il

A Community Hospital is of vital i'm
poftance. and Key West is in urgent need
of just such a place for the sick and dis
abled. and they are entitled to first con-
sideration in any humanitarian purpose, :,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-10-08

group which is sponsored by the
Federal Art Project of Miami will
be in Key West to entertain
school children. They are expect
ed down October 20121.i o 1.-THE
Three Bears" and "Snow White
and the Seven Dwarfs" will be
presented. They have played to
$4,000 persons. s
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-10-08

Certain areas of Collier. Dade
and Monroe counties have been
closed to the shooting of all game
birds, non game birds and fur
bearing animals for a period of
four years, from November 10
next. according to a notice car
ried in The Citizen today. The
notice is signed by G. B. Royal,
state game commissioner.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-10-08

If you are under the impression that
average intelligence today is not an i'm
provement over that it was in, say 1875.
look up an old newspaper of that year and
read what was printed as news.
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THE ISL AND CITY,
with the Gu BIS

Job into the water tits Week and
expect to be down shortly for
aquaplane exhibitions. A missing
hammer and Ratchet loaned local
ly to construct There's wooden
Jump" has been. located,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-10-08

Three men dominate Germany-Hit-
Ter. Goering and Goebbels. The latter the
brain, the other the heart and Hitler, the
heel.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-10-08

At a special meeting of the
county commissioners held today
it was announced that the budget
had been nearly completed. 1t
will be finished tomorrow and
published in The Citizen. Con-
struetion of a ferry to replace the
Monroe County, recently destroy
ed by fire, has been decided on
and bids for the construction of
the vessel will be called for by
Thursday, it was decided.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-10-08

Whatever became of Bobby Harring-
ton, the smartest boy in Key West, when
aged 10. Probably grown up!
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-10-08

An automobile driven by Mrs.
E. Thompson was considerably
damaged by a crash today when
Ford driven by a man named
! Sharkey struck the Thonapson car
sbroadsides at the intersection of
Nlilliarn and Southland streets.
zSharkey is said to have taken the
shlame for the crash and says he
will pay all the costs and the
damage.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-10-08

The Key West business college
will open tonight in its new quar-
tiers at 2l4 Duval street. A lee
tar will be given by H. M. Settle,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-10-08
When strikers defy court iniunctions,
they are riding for fall.

An automatic discharge from job,
doesn't necessarily mean being fired by
gun.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-10-08
l3,KfaM
Az nineo Democratic

All nine Democratic senators who
We're Observation-Disclosures purge were vic.
tosiouSS, ,Sbey dSsssSspted Mr.. RooseVsiffs
challenge and beat him Observation-Disclosures
game tfathSai6Aee,s>s cors Senators 9;
Roosevelt q. IA WlItegwash for .Roose-
yeh.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-10-08
KEY WEST IN DAYS GONE BY
happenings Here Just Ten Years Ago Today AZ Taken
From The Files OF The Citizen

The three respective candidates
running as independents on the
ticket in the elections for next
month and were seeking to have
their names placed on the ballots,
last night Withdrew their peh-
tions at they're eting d thFS quun1
ty commissioners. Jonathan Gates,
who was the sihdepehdehf cahdis
date for sheriff, was the last to
ask that his name be withdrawn,
and then only after a much vitrio-
lie discussion was held. My name
may not be printed on the ballot
but 1 will run for the office just
the same, said Mr.. Gates. The
evidence produced at the meeting
showed that Gates and the other
candidates all voted at the last
primary, hence their names were
kept from being printed on the
ballot as is prescribed by the law
However, the candidates may
have their names written in the
spaces provided on the ballots, it
was announced.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-10-08

.Royden' v. Wright, editor of
Railway Age, New York, born at
Red Wing, Mimi, So years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-10-08

Albert E. Wiggarn of New York,
lecturer and author born at Aus
tin, Ind, 67 years ago. ~
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-10-08

PRESIDENT of the American Bust
ness Colleges, to their students
and their parents and all persons
interested in commercial training
are 'ihehed rs attend: $50
rhnA Cd
: Editorial comment: Many can
didates for office have concluded
they eanndt be elected unless
they promise to do many things
they know they cannot do.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-10-08

Democrats of Key West and
Monroe County will meet 8
o'clock tonight in the county
court house for the purpose of or
ganizing their forces in united
front and perfect working utlit 20
he party's interests il
81 Is enmmunity, with espe
Rfenke to the coming general
asEtiofs An organization VIII
q fned and permanent COM
appointed to espouse the
cause of democracy in Key West
and bring about general normal
support of the democratic ticket
in this county. All local demo-
Gratis are urgently called to attend
this meeting.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-10-08

u. S. Senator Robert j. Bulk
ley of Ohio, born in Cleveland,
So years ago. ~
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-10-08

Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker OF
New York, aviator, born at Co
lumbus, o., 48 years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-10-08

DR.. Mary E. Pennington of New
York, consulting chemist, born at
Nashville, Tenn, &c years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-10-08
H@ss 90 Q . . . . 90 . = Sc
1'oday's Birthdays

Rt. Rev. Samuel G.. Babcock of
Boston, retired P E. bishop, born
at Newport, r. l., 81 years ago.
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LIONS CLUB

LIONS CLUB
Governor JOE" TARANTINO
and his able secretary, BEN DA-
Wis, were greeted by the Tail
Twister "NEVY" ARMAYOR,
The Washington times., 1938-10-08
UNLIMITED ROMANCE

Now there had been no hint of
romance between Gerald and May
during their ride. Nothing had
been said about where she would
be dropped, both had more or less
taken it for granted that the next
town, and then the next would be
her stopping place.
But neither had suggested it in
any town-and between towns
neither thought of discussing it.
Strangely, now, their eyes met,
Mays blue ones ablaze with in
terest, and a tender enthusiasm
giving life to Gerald'S slightly
faded brown eyes.
Shall I, May-Shall I do it?"
There was no need for further ex-
PLANTATION. The same thought had
occurred to both at once. In
Mays case it was dream she had
always known, dream she had
never thought would be fulfilled.
Her answer was obvious before
she spoke, and her assent was for
the second question she knew he
was ready to ask as well.
And so the little old lady sold her
farmhouse. She stayed on with
them for few days to show them
how things worked and to keep q
proper face on things until the
three-day law for marriage could
be observed, and the town clerk
married them with herself and the
village loafer as witnesses.
That's where they are now, and
Gerald looks like a different man.
May has quite a temper, but she
never let's it go on him; tells him
that she's a little afraid Of him,
and Gerald never sees the laugh
ter in her eyes when she says
that.
"a man has to be master" ne
says, seriously.
Gerald's old boss, Pete Gamble,
and the landlady, would be sur
prised at the variety Of things
Gerald can do besides keeping
books and sitting in a room.
A well-kept place run on q pros
porous business basis, and three
Youngsters, two Of them red
headed. give eloquent testimony to
that.
They call the place the AL in q
Day.
The Washington times., 1938-10-08

Gerald waited around until the
license formalities were cleared
up, then got in the car and drove
off. He had never been more
than 10 miles out of New York
in his life and hadn't the fainteSt
TRYS A PICKUP
1t was just by chance that
Gerald selected a parkway which
led him toward New England
and presently he was driving
along a highway in northwest.
ern Connecticut.
A rather impertinent female
figure stood By the roadside and
he stopped the car. Even in
this. an undertaking never before
dreamed of by the SmalliSh A.
year-old man, he experienced no
dismay.
How about a ride?" called
Gerald.
The girl grinned then, and lifted
the bag that stood beside her.
Something about him appealed to
her-and she certainly knew the
world we'll enough to realize that
she had nothing to fear from him.
Sure" she said, you beat a
bus any day"
AS they rode along, she found
out all about him. How he had
always been the last one to be
chosen in baseball games 1T school
how he had always done the work,
and received no credit and no re-
ward.
And how, when he had walked
up that morning, he just was
different person. He even told
her about the money he carried
with him-and there was plenty
of it.
"You did right" the girl said.
as though there were nothing
strange about the situation. Il did
The Washington times., 1938-10-08

the same thing today, but it isn't
the first time
The Washington times., 1938-10-08
ROAD TROUBADOURS

1t turned out that May Marson
as she introduced herself, had nc
very definite destination either
Just the next small mill city where
she could get job. They went
through several of them, and Ger.
aid found himself liking ke1 more
and more.
Finally they came to a place
in the high hill country. 1t was a
pleasant looking old farmhouse be-
side the dusty road their car had
wandered into, and there was a
stream in the backyard, and
apple trees. A sign outside said,
EAT" in big letters.
Gerald wouldn't have slowed
down, but just then the car gave
a grunt and died. AS hard as he
tried he couldn't get it started
again. So he looked at the sign,
and turned to May.
Seems to be good idea,
doesn't it?"
May nodded. She was a healthy
girl, and her alert nose had
caught the fragrance of freshly
baked apple pie.
The old lady who served them
fused quite a bit until they had
eaten, and finally May asked,
Whats the matter? You seem
to be nervous"
well, now," the old lady
answered" I jest don't know what
t'do. I got a telegram from my
boy that's in Californy today, and
he says I should come right out.
His father died jest two weeks
ago." The old lady coughed q
little. Il don't know what to do
about this place. Guess I'll jet
have to shut it up, an leave it for
sale with the farm agent" She
looked around the mellow old
room lovingly.
Il jest hate think Of nobody
bein' here to take care of things,
but I'm not strong enough to carry
it on-and-and, I'll just have
t'QO."
The Washington times., 1938-10-08
WHERE TO GO:
What's Doing in Washington Mite Club Circles
Pail Mall, TrOika
Are Opened
With Bang

Two of Washington's Smartest
night clubs opened this week with
a bang. They are the Pail Mall
Room at the Raleigh, which
brought out smart crowd Thurs
day night, and the Russian Club
Troika. which opened last night.
At the Pail Mall interest CEN
tered around Diane Christenberry,
wife of a major in the Adjutant
Generals department, whose sing
ing was all that it was heralded
to be.
AUDREY SIEBER, M. C.
Audrey Sieber, former mistress
of ceremonies at the Earle Thea.
ter, was there to introduce the
acts. Miss Sieber is prettier than
ever.
The Club Troika maintained its
standard of good Russian food and
colorful floor shows. The brilliant
costumes, gorgeous headdresses
and gypsy music added to the air
of gaiety that made this opening
a success.
Hear that Adelaide Moffett.
glamorous daughter of James Moi
fett, former Federal Housing Ad-
miniStrator, is due in town Octo-
Der IA. The lovely Adelaide. whose
voice has won her success in New
York's smarteSt night spots. will
lend her charms to the Mayflower
Lounge.
Barnee is going to feature the
Redskins battle song at the Shore
ham. And the audience will be in
vited to join in. A sort of prelimi-
nary rehearsal for the game Sun
day at Griffith Stadium.
SHAR-ZAD TREAT
Jack Tarr's version of Don't
Put Your Daughter on the Stage,
Mrs. Worthington" is worth listen
ing to. Jack is one of the members
of Sande Williams band now ap-
pearing at the Shar-Zad Room at
the Carlton Hotel.
Matt windsor, former owner of
the Volga Boatman, opens at the
Annapolis Hotels Anchor Room
this afternoon. Matt will play his
accordion and sing.
Earl Lindsay, Broadway pro
ducer, who stages the Strand and
Capitol shows in New York. will
present a revue at the Lotus be-
ginning Monday.
Effective today. dancing in the
Rainbow Room at the Hamilton
Hotel begins at p. m. and lasts
until Z.
HOUR GLASS SINGER
Olga Vernon, new singer at the
Hour Glass Gin the TranS-Lux
Building) is no stranger to Wash
ington. She played the Earle The
ater Is months ago.
Johnny Slaughter has new
saxaphoniSt, Chester de ChaStain.
formerly with Russ Morgan in New
York. Johnny'S band has been
playing at the Wardman Park
The Washington times., 1938-10-08
HELEN HAMILTON-TROIKA'S FAMOUS FIXTURE
She Opened Her Popular Russian Rendezvous Last Night

Metronome Room for 10 these
many months.
Those walters at the Hi-Hat
Ambassador HoteD are being
glorified with bright red mass
jackets and gold braid.
HEIGH-HO POLICY
Beginning today Pete Macias
will inaugurate a new policy at
his Heigh-Ho Club on Connecticut
Avenue. There will be dancing
The Washington times., 1938-10-08
~ALL IN A DAY.
A GOOD many people won't

A GOOD many people won t
"A believe that a man can
change overnight.
They say that character,
habit. and environment keep
us pretty we'll in the grooves
we have worn into life, and
that we never get out of them.
Those people won't believe
this story. But things can
change-and quickly, too.
Take Gerald Forestone. for eX-
ample.
One morning Gerald told his
boss. Pete Gamble, to go to hell.
You go to hell" Gerald said, his
voice so tense with accumulated
anger, and this sudden difference
from his ordinary humble self that
he spoke almost in whisper.
With that. Gerald CLIMBED down
off the bookkeeping stool he hao
occupied for 13 years,
BREAKS OLD HABIT
Pete looked at him, the man who
for 13 years had done all the dirty
detail work, who had been the butt
of his not very advanced humor
and to put it mildly, Pete was
astonished. His face was purple,
and his big body shook.
"Why-you," Pete began -.
Give me what's coming to me,
Gerald said coldly
Then a strange thing happened
If ANYBODY had told Pete or Ger
aid in advance either or both would
have laughed, the one in uproar-
ions disbelief, the other i'll futile
shame. But that morning, some
thing had snapped in Gerald, ana
II showed in his eyes. Pete turned
to the safe and drew from 1t tne
weeks salary that had been oue
the night before. Then ne
watched, popeyed, as Gerald thrust
it into his pocket. and STROBE
cockily from the office.
Never before had Gerald Fore
stone failed to carefully count ms
salary and then, as carefully place
It in an old-faShion purse.
When Gerald got to the roomlng
house where he lived. he took out
his handbook, and surveyed II
thoughtfully. All entries were on
the deposit side, as matter OF
fact. Gerald had never before re-
rarded a bank as a place from
which money could be Withdrawn
AS he was looking at it, knock
sounded on his door, and his lano-
Iadv came in when he answered
"'Is there anything wrong?' She
asked solicitously. a suspicious
pleam in her hard old eye. 1t was
plain that Gerald was one OF her
favorites, in fact as she often said
she wished her other gentlemen
were as regular in their habits,
PEEPS ON MERRY PATH
Gerald had always been afraid
of all women. and particularly OF
this formidable specimen who re-
minded him of teacher who once
had made life miserable for him.
"Nothing's the matter" =" he said.
''By the way. I'm leaving. You are
paid up until today. aren't you?"
Hastily Gerald packed his bag,
and made his way to the bank,
where he withdrew the entire
amount of his savings over the
mild protests of the clerk. who
knew him well and thought he
had suddenly gone crazy.
Then Gerald went to a used
car lot and bought the biggest,
Raudiest car he could find. !!
The Washington times., 1938-10-08
Heigh-HO offers
NeU Dance
Policy

go on three times nightly. Last
performance at 2 a. m, but lotSa
folks stay long after that.
Those four pretty Chinese lassies
appearing at the Bamboo Gardens
can really sing and dance. The
customers stop eating to watch
'em-which gives you an idea how
good they are.
BEVERLY'S GOWNS
Beverly Stulrs gowns, in case
you've admir- ed them, were first
worn bn contestants in the At
lantic City beauty pageant. And
they've got to be tops to get such
q break.
It's nice to drive down the
Richmond Highway to the Night
ingale Club on these clear, cold
moonlight nights.
River Bend is featuring a Sun
day dinner with fried chicken as
the main dish.
The Washington times., 1938-10-08

during the dinner hours from Gao
to $50, with Artie Humes and his
orchestra providing the music.
The names of those two attrac-
tive ladies doing a duo. violin and
piano, at Napoleon's on Connecti-
cut Avenue are Ann and Peggy.
You're welcome.
The shaws at the Casa Grande