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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-30
EXTENDS THANKS
FOR INFORMATION
KENTUCKY RESIDENT DE.
sIRoUs OF VISITING
FORT JEFFERSON

A breezy letter comes TO the
Chamber of Commerce from
William I. Bingham of Louis
vile. Kentucky. He says:
Il am grateful to you for the
information contained in your
letter of June %. Having been
very anxious to obtain informa-
ton regarding ways and means
of visiting Fort jefferson, | wrote
TO at least eight different
agencies. | now have all the in
formation l need, thanks to your
kind offices and that of other
agencies.
Il have found. during my
travels, many places difficult of
access but never have l inquired
about place | wished to visit
where il was as difficult TO OBJ
tain information as has been this
instance in connection with old
Fort jefferson, am extremely
grateful TO you for your kind
ness and l hope that none of my
other letters will be referred TO
you for action.
Information concerning Fort
jefferson and its accessibility
has been extremely hard to OBJ
tain, but l hope my stay in Key
West and my visit 10 this Ma
tional Monument will make up
in satisfaction for all the trouble
il has caused me.
Signed.
WILLIAM T. BINGHAM"
All of which. coupled with
many other inquiries on this sub
ject. said the secretary, adds
up to a conviction that regular
runs to Fort jefferson would be
good business this coming win
ter"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-30
COSTLY OVERSIGHT

Elkhart, Ind When officers
stopped the car Of Sam and Max
Silk because they failed TO dis
play headlight, they found 1913
quarts of liquor in the machine.
The lack of 30-cent headlight
bulb cost them $l10 each in fines,
their car, worth $500, and the
liquor, svalued at 500.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-30
BAKERS ARRIVE
HERE ON VISIT

Mr ard Mrs. Earl Baker are
visiting - Key West from sheif
home in West Point. Ca, ard are
guests q AfrK Bakers brother ard
sister miss. Afr ana Mrs. l. Il
Pierce
0IfsF visitors VIC ere s. shis
iiae gsaes1s * kfae Pierce fazniiy.
e Mr paefces sister. MFx. E
CaiSFldsf. fgorn Eaitinoge Nd
ard Asa Mamie Mecofr
great nsecs q -. Plerre. ukc IS
also from naitimore.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-30
MAKING READY
FOR PAGEANT

All preparations have been
made for the pageant to be given
Saturday night at Bayview Park,
and tickets are now on sale at
Chamber of Commerce offices.
Gardner's Pharmacy, and other
places. Tickets viii also be avail
able at tile Lions Club meeting
this evening.
The price of tickets is twenty
five cents. which includes a SOU
venir booklet.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-30
MAJOR ALBURY IN
CHARGE OF PARADE

All patriotic. fratcrnai and 9th
er organizations that propose 20
participate In the Overseas High
way Celebration parade Monday
morning. July 4. are requested 10
get in touch with Major William
v Albury not later than noon.
Friday. July l..
Major Aibury's telephone num-
txr IS 43g-W.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-30
THOUGHTFUL WIFE

Philadelphia. When DR.. Ber-
nard d. Judovich awoke, he
found his wife missing. Alarmed,
he began calling the various hos
pitfalls and finally located her,
being informed by hospital at
taches: She's here. Doing fine.
A six and one-half pound boy"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-30
ATTACHES URN

BUDAPEST ~ Charging that
DIR. Joseph n Koiisef If shN city
owed her 500 for services Or
Helen Mayor attached the urn
euntssning the ashes IL Or.
K0lisciis wife for sha debt.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-30
1000. 600 MARRIED
WOMEN WORKING NOW

Washington According to La
Dor Department statistics, there
are only approximately 100000
married women employed in this
country. So per cent of whom
are in domestic service and o per
cent in agriculture.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-30
PAGEANT PRACTICE
AT PARK TONIGHT

There viii tie rehearsal 81 the
Celebration Historical Pageant
held tonight az 7.3a o'clock at
Bayview Park.
All members - the cast. CHOIR
members ard al otherS who will
participate are requested 10 be in
attendance.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-30
JOHN CAREY IS
GIVEN HEARING

John Carey, charged with as
sault and battery on the person
of Daisy Carey, was arraigned be-
fore Peace Justice Franklin Aren-
berg yesterday.
After hearing the evidence in
the case the accused was bound
over in bond of $50 to answer to
the charges at the next term of
criminal court.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-30
WE'D ON CLUTCHES

Evansville, Ind.-Injured in an
automobile accident on her way
to be married, Miss Elaine Sc
ward borrowed crutches, went on
TO the wedding. and then went to
a hospital for treatment.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-30
CANE RATHER LATE

WACO. Texas.--Peser McClci-
land Of this city died two weeks
after winning an inheritance of
$500. 900 in a lawsuit, which lasted
thirty eight years.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-30
FINALLY RETURNED

WiIllston. Montana. - Thirty
two years ago while thrcfiing
wheat near this city. Oscar Cars
Ion lost a pocket knife. Rccentiy
the knife was found and returned
10 him by = neighhor.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-30
PAYS EVENTUALLY

PEORIA, IlI.-An unidentified
man sent letter containing ton
one-cent stamps to pay for a
cooky which he had picked up
and eaten at a soda fountain in
this city.
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Council Rules Against Use OF
Fireworks On Public Streets
OF City During Celebration
Matter Relative To OBJ
tanning Appropriation To
Replenish Funds Of WPA
Discussed

City Council. al special meet.
ing held lest night. ordered that
no fireworks be permitted on the
public streets of the city during
the Overseas Highway celebra-
lion. Ii was explained that they
may be used at parks and other
similar places.
II was agreed that kilograms
be forwarded to Senators Charles
o. Andrews and Claude Pepper
urging them to make every effort
! toward having an appropriation
made TO replenish the WPA funds
that have become exhausted for
taking care Of those who are en-
ploYed On projects al the Army
Barracks, Fort Taylor. Navy
Yard and other like activities.
This action was taken as the re-
suit Of information obtained from
B. Curry Moreno. area supervisor
Of the wPA, which stated that all
of these activities would cease
today, June so. which is the end
Of the governments fiscal year.
Il was shown that there are APP
proximatelv seven hundred men
employed in this work. aid the
council was reqqested. to make
every effort possible toward hav-
imp the matter taken care Of.
It is also proposed to have Key
Vests WPA quota, which Is now
over six hundred, increased 20
fourteen hundred employees. as il
is felt that sufficient projects are
now on the program to take care
Of this number
Matters relative 70 the Overseas
Highway Celebration, especially
that in connection with street
traffic, was discussed. II was de-
cided 20 have Duval street kept
free Of parking and other traffic
during the hours Of the parade.
patr0lmen viii put IN extra time
in taking care Of traffic situations.
due 10 he fact that there win BE-
many cars on the streets during
the three DAYS Of the celebration.
II was ordered that $3.50 BE- sp-
propriated for q full pags advcr-
iiSement IN The Key West Citi-
zen's Celebration Souvenir Edi-
ton.
The council decided 20 make q
payroll for city employees pfovid-
ing sufficient funds are avaiiable.
II was stated that q check Of II
nancea would Be made today, and
il IS believed that the necessary
funds viii BE- forthcoming while
no specified amount ~ 70 the pof-
ton ~ pay 20 be received was
announced.
Captain Arthur Sheppard. adj
iutant % the celebration parade.
addressed the council ard gave
an outline ~ the different uniis
Which wsIl take part. capfain
Sheppard stated that fi1e parade
viii START promptly 81 2 10 O'Clock
Monday morning. july 4.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-30
REHEARSAL AT
BAYVIEW PARK

The members Of the Pocahontas
and Red Men who propose taking
part in the pageant to be held
Saturday night are requested 10
be present at Bayview Park this
evening at TOO o'clock, for the
purpose Of taking part in the re-
hearssl which viii begin at 7.30
This announcement was made
today by those al the head of
these organizations.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-30
NEW Low RECORD SET

Washington.-For every 1000
live births during 1887, there
were 54.5 deaths Of children I'M
der one year of age, the lowest
infant mortality rate in the his
tory of this country.
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KILLED BY GOLF BALL.

Spokane. Wash. Miss Alice
KFause. 24-year old Federal soil
conservation clerk. died IL in
juries received when she was
struck 90 the head by a golf BAH
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-30
STUDIES IS YEARS

Roehcs n Il Mrs Frances
Grant q thls city has heen study
ms singing a. a cs8l 81 MUSE
for IS years ard ns sass STE
would lske 4 JOB doing rads0 or
concert aaaTk
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-30
VERY BOLD RosBER

New York. ~ Before rubbinN
her Of SIS. a burglar. who broke
into home here forced q nurse
to serve him bananas. soft drinks
and cake. using q gun TO back %
his demands.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-30
CAUSED BY CHICKENS

LAMONT. Ill Drunken ehick
eas seen around hts home - =
Ne discovery * > sssil ard tie
arrest of George Skesdln 81 tbis
city.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
NEWS NOTES
'sssssss~se"ssssessssss
Eats Turtle EGGs

GAINESVILLE, Ohio.-Dared to do
it, j. E. Krebs, AZ, swallowed four
turtle eggs. 1t required an opera
ton for the removal of the eggs
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-30

Key West, Florida, has the
most equable climate in the
country; with an average
range of only Ia Fahrenheit
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-06-30

Associated Press Day Wire
Service
For So Years Devoted to the
Best Interests of Key West
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-10
DEATH CLAIMS
 BERNARD RUBY
Columbia Boulevard Resi- dent Was Beth Fl Syna-
 g0gue Director

Bernard Ruby, one of the city's best known Jewish residents, died this morning at his homie, 58 Co., lumbia boulevard. A native of Rus sia he had been a resident of this city for many years.
 MT. Ruby was active in various Jewish organizations of the city and did much in 8 philanthropic way for the betterment of various groups. His many charitable acts, although known to but 8 few, had won for him many friendships. MT. Ruby was held in high esteem throughout the city.
 He was member of Beth Fl Synagogue and had been a member of the board of directors since it's inception about 1T years ago. He was also member of the Zionist organization and served on the executive board for many years.
 MT. Ruby is survived by his wife, two sons. Dr. M. H. Ruby and Dr. R. J. Ruby of this city; two daughters, Mrs. Samuel Tender and Miss Marion Ruby of this city; two brothers, Eli of Detroit and Boris of Philadelphia.
 Funeral services were held this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue, Rabbi William Greenfield officiating. Burial was in Star Lodge cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-10
SCARLET FEVER RAGE INCREASES
Three Cases Reported to Dr. Edward Godfrey
 Here Yesterday

Cases of scarlet fever in Water bury showed sharp increase again this week although the season when incidence is more general has pass ed, according to Dr. Edward J. God frey, city health officer. Three cases were reported yesterday, one today, and seven were reported last week. There were 20 active cases of the disease at the first of last week.
 While the report of the state de- partment of health shows decrease in the state from 107 the preceding week to 84 last week, Hartford re- ported 25 new cases last week, Greenwich, 12.
 Waterbury reported cases of To- bar pneumonia last week, the great est number of any locality. There are no new cases this week, how ever. Two cases of measles were re- peGted here last week, none of diph- theria or typhoid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-10
Senator Lonergan Seeks denomination

of retirement of Governor Cross. Nor does the senator know where the story had source which was to the effect that he would "like to be judge of probate at Hartford"
 itol and to his experience there,
 Pointing to his service at the Cap- Senator Lonergan said:
 "The only offices to which I have aspired are representative in con- gress and United States senator. My long experience in official Wash ington makes my service valuable for the state of Connecticut. I want to continue in the senate"
 Serving his first term as United States senator; the Hartford con- gressman has a background of four terms as representative from Con- necticut. He served in the 63rd, 65th, 66th, and 72nd congresses, completing the last term as repre- sentative in 1883 when re beat the veteran Republican senator, Hiram Bingham, in the race for the senate. He is member of many important committees and has made 8 record of outstanding accomplishment in legislation designed to serve his state, according to general opinion in Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-10
Renovations Planned
 By Property Owners
Building Inspector Issues Permits for Alterations;
 Two New Dwellings Planned By Home Seekers

Just as May 1 Is the date of mov- ing, 90 is this part of the month the time when numerous household CTS and other property owners find alterations and renovations indi- cated. Many are planning new homes. Such is the finding of Build ing Inspector Patrick J. Carlin, whose office today showed varied activity in building lines by the permits issued during the part of the month.
 The permits are listed as follows:
 A. Mattarazzo, alteration store front. "A Kingsbury street, $500.
 Catherine McCasland, repair fire damage, alteration, 95 TVacona ave- 1iue, $500
 Anna and John Barkauskas, one- family dwelling and garage in base ment, Lawlor street, $5000.
 Morris Kosersky & Sons, Inc, one family dwelling, Monroe avenue tRoscdale Manor, 5000.
 Thomas Martone, one-family dwelling, 30 Atwood avenue. (High- lawn), 5000.
 Thinsheet Metal Co.,, cement gar- age, Railroad Hill street, 5000.
 William Hook, frame garage, GA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-10
$lO,OOO ACTION
 NEARLY FINISHED
Testimony on Farming Nears End; Plaintiff De-
 mands Accounting

Completion of the $10,000 com- mon pleas court action of Mike Ko- chuk against John Labaha, Mary Labaha of Litchfield and the Brooks Bank & Trust Company of Torring- ton neared today as Judge Edward J. Finn presided at the seventh days hearing.
 The plaintiff seeks an accounting of property and assets from the La- bahas, with whom he was in part nership in the farming business. The partnership existed from 1922 to l936. Kochuk claims he was de- frauded while hospitalized prior tc 1886. At the time he was hospital ized the bank was appointed his conservator, and the bank is named in the suit on the claims by Kochuk that they did not perform their pro- per duties.
 Attorney John H. Cassidy, Attor- ney H. c. Ashworth and Attorney Stephen Homick appear for the plaintiff. Hubbard and Cramer represent the defendants and Rora- back & Roraback appear for the bank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-10
GENERAL ALARM
 IN PEABODY FIRE

Peabody, Mass, May 10-(UP)- A general-alarm fire early today destroyed two storage sheds of the American Hair and Felt company, but firemen from three cities saved the five-story main plant.
 Loss was estimated at $75,000.
 The two buildings, each 150 by 100 feet and two stories high, were filled with bales of hair and felt. The fire forced 60 persons out of work tem- porarily.
 Motorists who parked their cars near he entrance to the plant de- layed firemen, who responded from Salem and Lynn as well as Peabody
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-10
PALKA REWARD IS
 WELL DIVIDED

Bridgeport, Conn, May 10-CUP) --The $2,600 reward for the capture and conviction of Frank Palka, re- gently executed for the staying of a policeman, today was distributed to five persons.
 All of those who received portions Of the reward money contributed testimony which led to the conyic- tion of Palka, former Buffalo, N. Y. aviation mechanic, executed at Wethersfield states prison last month for the staying of Officer Thomas Kearney three years ago.
 They were Mrs. Anna Fahy, $850; Mrs. Nora Bartley and Mrs. Laura Patterson, both of Fairfield, $500 each; Thomas Evans, $450; and John Burke, $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-10

 church and was also member of the Ognoski society, the Polish Citi- zens Political club and the Polish National Home association.
 He is survived by his wife, Helen: two daughters, Mrs. Daniel McCar- thy, Mrs. Frederick Pernerefski; two sons, Chester and Theodore Bandur- ski, all of this city; one brother, Stanley of Union City; one sister, Mrs. Peter Dlngolecki of this city; his mother, Eleanor; one brother and two sisters. Chestra and Jose phine, all of Poland and one grand son and one granddaughter.
 The funeral will be neId from the home, time and arrangements to be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-10

Edgehill avenue, $4OO.
 William Supernant, one-family dwelling, 133 Macauley avenue, 5000.
 Morse Genezer, storage building, corner Violet and Division streets, $250.
 Waterbury Savings bank, interior alterations, 59 Aurora street, $400.
 Waterbury Hospital corp. altera- tions store front, 200 Bank street, $700.
 Fred Gill, remove veranda, repairs, "A Oakhill avenue, $200.
 Lilley estate. change interior stairs 7th and 9th fioors-exit to continue to fire escape, 103-11 West Main street, 5000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-10

the East End. William Gleason, chairman of the athletic commit tee reported that plans have been made for softball league.
 William Klobedanz, co-chairman of the membership committee, re- ported that interest in the club con- tinues to increase. A steady mem- bership campaign is being carried on, he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-10
NEW CLUB PLANS
 SOCIAL PROGRAM
Membership Grows, SOft= ball Team Forming, Re-
 port Committees

Further plans for a social and get together party to be held May 20 at the Hamilton Park pavilion were made last night at meeting of the East End Community Club at the Geghan Motors showroom.
 The first social program sponsored by the club will include dancing, six acts of vaudeville, and several special features. It was voted to hold q booster meeting in preparation for the get-together next Monday night.
 Edward Leonard submitted re- port of the committee which has been Investigating the possibilities Of securing branch post office for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-10
OBITUAR

HOR G AN Loretta Carmody Morgan wife of Timothy F. Horgan, member of the Waterbury fire de- partment, died this morning at her home, 103 Fairmount street after long illness. A native of this city, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Johanna Healey Carmody. Mrs. Horgan had been a life long resi- dent of this city, always making her home in the Washington Hill district where she had a host of friends by whom she was held in high esteem. She was C .mu- nicant of St. Francis Xavier's Church.
 Mrs. Horgan is survived by her husband; one son, Timothy, Jr, one daughter, Irene Horgan; one broth- CT, Edward Carmody, a member of the Waterbury fire department; and one sister, Mrs. Louis Poeltl.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street on Friday morning at 8:15 o'clock to St. Francis Xaviers Church where solemn mass of re- quiem will be celebrated at g o. clock. Burial will be in the family plot in old St Joseph,j cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and evenings.
 EGAN-Mrs. Margaret Redmond Egan, widow of the late John Egan, died early this morning at her home, 42 Mitchell avenue after an illness of three weeks. She was a resident of this city for the past 45 years and was well known and highly respected.
 Mrs. Egan is survived by two sons, Frank J., and Thomas I. Egan; and one daughter, Miss Maude Egan of this city.
 The funeral will be held from the home, AZ Mitchell avenue on Thursday morning at 8:30 o'clock to the Immaculate Conception church where a solemn mass of re- quiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery.
 MANZELLA--Mrs. Elizabeth Man. zella, 69, wife of Gaetano Manzella, died yesterday afternoon after brief illness at nef home. 709 North Main street. She was native of Italy and came to Waterbury 30 years ago, and had lived here ever since.
 Besides her husband, she is sur vived by three sons, Domenic, Frank and Nicholas; four daughters, Mrs. Maddalena Maisto, Mrs. Oreste Cammarano, all of Waterbury, Mrs. James DiSimone of Chicago, and Mrs. Joseph Galuzzi of Marseilles, France; and 36 grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held Thurs day morning from the home of her son, Frank Manzella, 55 Catherine avenue at o'clock with a solemn high mass at St. Lucy's church at o'clock. Burial will be in Cal vary cemetery. Friends may call after 2 o'clock this afternoon. BANDURSKI - Antoni Bandur- ski of 78 Wood street, died early this morning at the Waterbury hospital.
 He was born in Warsaw, Poland, but had made his home in this city for 32 years. He was employed by the Metropolitan Life Insurance company in the Naugatuck branch for the past II years. MT. Bandur- ski was a member of St. Stanislaus
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-10

At least A times as much quinine as it produces is needed by the world today in the saving of lives. Twenty-six thousand tons are re- quired for the treatment of the 650,- 100000 malaria cases alone, yet the annual supply does not exceed 600 tons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-10

were nipped at the source today by the senior Connecticut senator.
 In an interview with represen- tative of the Waterbury Democrat. Senator Lonergan denied that he had sanctioned various persons sug- gesting his name for the guberna- torial toga in the improbable event
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-10
(special to The Democrat)

Washington, May 10 - Reports that Senator Augustine Lonergan is interested" in succeeding Governor Wilbur L. Cross of Connecticut, or that he has in mind seeking any other office within his home state
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-10
MRS. PAUL LUX
 SUCCUMBS HERE
Wife of Clock Company President to Be Buried
 Thursday Afternoon

Mrs. Caroline Lux, 72, wife of Paul Lux, president-treasurer of the Lux Clock company, died this morn- ing at her home on Columbia Bou- levard Extension. She was a native of Austria but had been resident of Waterbury for 52 years. Mrs. Lux was one of the city's oldest and best known German residents. She possessed a kindly disposition and sterling character which had en- deared her to all with whom she came in contact. She was 8 devot- ed mother and her main interest in life was the welfare of her family. A few years ago, MT. and Mrs. Lux returned to Germany and visited many of the places where they spent their childhood.
 Mrs. Lux was member of the First Lutheran church and was also a member of the Sunshine society of the church. She was an hon. orary member of the Ladies' Auxil- iary of Concordia Singing society. She was held in high esteem by her associates in the various organiza- tions and was highly respected by her many neighbors and friends.
 Mrs. Lux is survived by her hus- band: two sons, Herman F. and Frederick Lux and five grandchil- dren.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-10

When attacked by man, the puff adder shams death by rolling over on its back. If turned over on it's stomach, 1t gives its whole act away by rolling itself belly-up again.