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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24
TWELVE YEARS IN COURT

In 1908, David Graves George, a Vir-
ginia mountaineer, saw wreck on the
Richmond and Danville Railroad. He
wrote ballad, Wreck of Old Ninety
Seven which later appeared on a phono-
graph record.
Twelve years ago, George instituted
suit for royalties on the sale of five million
records. Last week, in New Jersey, Fed
eral judge affirmed a judgment of $685.
295 in his favor
So here we have a picture of Amer
lean justice in action. After twelve years
of litigation, George. now II, gets a ver-
dict. When he will get the money re-
mains mystery. Certainly, if payment
is delayed much longer, the money will be
spent by his heirs.
There may be many reasons why it
required twelve years to get this case to a
judgment and smart lawyers would I'M
doubtedly be able to explain them AT the
same time. to one IMMERSED in the techni-
calities of the law, there is something
fareieal in the procedure which has de-
MED to George the enjoyment of the money
which the Court now says should be his.
1t seems there ought to be law, etc"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24
T E S T Y @ u r
KIN WI BIC E
Can you answer seven Of these
test questions7 Turn 10
Page Z for the answers

/. What is a barometer?
2. How many cubic inches are
in one cubic foot?
8. Name the two men who
signed the recent Franco
German mo more war"
treaty.
4. Do the stripes in the flag of
The Netherlands run YER
tically or horizontally?
5. In what year did Amerigo
Vespucci discover the con-
tinent of South America?
6. What is the correct pronun-
citation of the word gen
uine?
Z. What national flag has a
large red circle in the CEN
ter?
8. What is the heaviest COM
mon gas?
8. Name the capital of Kansas
10. Who is chairman of the Re-
publican National Com
.s mittee?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24
APPRECIATION
,ditor The Citizen.

Editor, The Citizen:
The Florida Safety Council de-
sires to express to you its fullest
appreciation for the splendid CO.
operation that you and your or
ganization have given us in oul
work in bringing about a Safety
Consciousness of the people Of
Florida and our visitors.
We realize that only through
your cooperation has it been pos
sible to save IA lives and to re-
duce suffering and accidents
among 1880 persons who would
ave been injured had you and
others not cooperated to bring
.Dou. tl.4s record Florida made in
1888.
AS we go into 1899 it is oul
hope that you and every member
of your family will cooperate ir
every way possible to make Flor
ida the safest state in the Union
Seasons Greetings and a Safe
New Year!
WENDELL c. HEATON,
Chairman.
ASHER FRANK,
Director.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24
THEY SAW THE STAR


In this day of rapid changes and
fleeting fads it does the heart good to know
that one custom has never changed since it
was originated almost 1000 years ago
the custom of celebrating the birth of the
Prince of Peace.
Again we are approaching the ami
versary of that memorable event. the night
when new and brighter star cleaned in
the eastern skies, and men in far places
paused to point it out and marvel at its
brilliance. 1t has been almost two thou
sand years since shepherds, tending their
stretched forth their hands as greeting
tc the newest heavenly diadern, and read
within it the greatest, sweetest message
that has ever come to gladden. and comfort
the human heart. In it's brilliant rays they
read that "This Day There Has Been Born
To The World A Savior"
Almost 1000 years, and yet we find our
selves as firm in our belief that that mess
age is true, and as steadfast are we in our
rejoicing as were those who first read in
it, freedom from an earthly bondage that
had kept heavy the hearts of all mankind.
Since the moment we first learned the
meaning of Christmas none of the BRILL
ance surrounding it has been dimmed, and
passing years only make dearer the story
that the star told in centuries long gone by.
Faith and Hope are as strong in the breasts
of humanity today as on the morn follow
ing the appearance of that star, when the
world awakened to find that in truth there
had come One capable of saving all who
might look up and believe. And not alone
has this grand message of cheer gladdened
the hearts of that part of the world in
which it was first read, but it has spread
to even the darkest corners until today
every heart can feel the solace of the
sweetest story ever told and they take on
new hope
To the citizens of Key West, we ex-
tend the greetings of the season. We Wish
You A Merry Christmas. For each of you
we hope that the star in the east shines as
brightly and with message as comfort
ing as it did on that Christmas eve more
than 1900 years ago We want to hope
that the year fast drawing to close has
found you stronger in your faith and love
for your fellowman, and that the blessings
that come from life honestly and sincere
ly lived have been yours in abundance.
Just as men have lived by the star in years
gone by, men must, if they would truly en-
joy living, be guided by it in all the years
to come. And we broaden our hope that
by it you have lived and shall continue to
do so.
May JOY and Happiness and Peace be
the portion of every one of you as you pass
this Christmas milestone and push on down
the road of Life to glorious sunset.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24
WHO KNOWS?
tsee The Answers" on Page ~


/. What nation has been re-
ferred TO as the Colossus of he
North?
2. Why are certain nations re-
ferred to as Latin Americans"
3. How long has France been
in possession of Tunisia?
4. Is the U. S. constructing a
large liner?
5. Who is Mrs. Halle Flanna-
gan?
6. How much is invested in
farm mortgages?
Z. How old is James Roose-
welt?
s. How many Senators have
announced for Roosevelt in 1910?
9, Wha is the relative ali
forces of Great Britain and Ger
many?
10. Where is Douglas Corrigan?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24
neutrality-suspicious.
PEOPLES FORUM
DEFENDS KEY WEST


Editor, The Citizen:
1t has been a great pleasure to
read in The Citizen or the 18th,
the fine description of Key West
under the title, Nina Hawkins
Writes Story of Key West and
the Overseas Highway. Any
person who reads that article will
never rest content until they have
made the wonderful trip SO finely
described by Miss Hawkins.
Apparently as a visitor. the
writer has been informed by
some person that people have to
rely on getting supplies of water
by truck and that one felt guilty
in asking for a glass of water.
For IL years l lived in Key
West and never for one moment
knew what it was to have such
conjunction in regards to water.
The ample supply in the cistern
that only failed me once in Il
years, and the ceaseless supply
Of driking water from the pump
in the garden gave one all the
water one could use for home and
garden. If one is careless as to
cistern, and no pump is sunk
then of course there may be
, shortage.
Let no one be deferred from g
stay in Key West by a fear as tc
shortage of water. Water there
is-a question of conservation
and this is the duty of one anC
all.
ALFRED DE BARRITT.
Fort Meade, Fla,
Dec. 20, 1888.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24
1'oday's Birthdays
sssssssssssssassssss

Ruth ChattertOn, actress, born
in New York, As years ago.
Lucrezia Bori, lyric soprano,
born in Spain, so years ago.
Howard R. Hughes of Houston,
Tex, tool manufactures, famed
aviator. born there, 33 years ago.
DR.. Thomas r. Garth Of the
University of Denver, noted
psychologist. born at Paducah,
Ky. sc years ago.
T,r Felix Won Oefele of New
YORK. noted medical chemist,
born at Polkton, n. c., SO years
ago
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24

Early III his career the great tenor,
Lauritz Melehoir, was sometimes hired to
sing at funerals, and on one such occasion
ne sang song entitled IAN Angel Has
Kissed Your Brow" To Melchoir's amaze
ment the assembled friends of the de-
ceased broke into laughter. He was later
informed that the dead man was a saloon
keeper. killed by being slugged or the
forehead with beer bottle welded by an
angry woman customer.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
'I'Oday's Horoscope
,ssssssessaseaSsassssssS

Today's is a profound mind en-
vacillating disposition. Procrasti-
nation may be a besetting fault.
There is considerable ability and
there is no reason why the laborS
should MT be crowned with sue
cess, if the mind can only be kept
tied down and concentrated on
single object.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24

The National Association of
Retired Railway Employees is
considering Lakeland, Florida,
for the establishing of a colony
similar to the National Carpen-
ters' Home, established in Lake
land a few years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24

When you look around and see how
swellheaded and spoiled money can make
some people, you sort of understand why
Providence keeps most of us poor.-Key
West Citizen. Poverty is the greatest cure
FOR the swell-head there ever was.-Times-
Union.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24
NOEL

Editor, The Citizen:
Though some know that the
French word Noel means Christ
mas, there are few who can tell
its derivation. l used to think
that it was abbreviated from En-
manuel, God-with-us, the Mes
siah, but encyclopedias state that
its origin is from the Latin Dies
Natalis, Natal Day, birthday of
the Savior. How Noel comes
from Natalis is hard for me to
see. From Natalis are derived the
historic family names Natalis, and
also the Christian name Natalia,
and the French Nathalie.
Noel and Saint Denis! were
the battle cry, of the French sol
diers when attacking. Noel is the
name given to French male chill
oren and in Spanish Noelia is the
name of some female children.
In France fat, jolly, whiskered
St. Nicholas is not called Santa
Claus, but Pere Noel or Papa
Noel. If others can throw more
light on the word Noel, l would
be glad to hear from them in the
Eages Of The Citizen.
A BELIEVER IN CHRISTMAS.
Key West, Florida,
Christmas, 1888.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24
CONVENIENT BUYER

AURORA, Ind.-Eddie Weise,
barber of this city. has rugged up
a buzzef which, when stepped on,
answers his friends greetings as
they pass his shop.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24

Correct this sentence: Dear Santa
Claus: have too many toys already; just
give the toys that you have for me to some
poor boy or girl"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

l. Water and Sewerage.
j Comprehensive City Plan (zoning).
8. Hotels and Apartments
4. Bathing Pavilion.
S. Airports--Land and Sea.
6. Consolidation of County and City
Governments.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24

The arms limitation problem appears
to have been settled at last, with the sky
as the limit.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24
ASHER FRANK
Director. \

United States Treasury studies
devices to increase trade with the
Latin-American countries.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24

If ghosts could speak probably they
would speak dead languages.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24

Correct this sentence: "He is sue
ceSsful in politics because he is candid
with the people and fair to his opponents"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24

About the only thing that comes to
the man who waits, is good crop of
whiskers.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24

Force never improves any individual
regardless how it makes one act
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24

The world needs two things to settle
most of its troubles: religion and intelli-
gence.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24

A woman will take mans money,
his name and his peace of mind, but she
won't take his back-talk.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24

" CHARITY sometimes ssdoesh't begin at
home; it doesn't begin at all.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24

Our idea of prodigal son is the boy
who loses everything else except the way
back home
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24

An educator is usually a man who
edueates other men to make more money
than he does.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24

The law, to most persons, was made
to regulate other people.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24
The Greatest News Story Of All Times
Luke Reports Christ's NatiOity

And it came to pass in those
days, that there went out a
decree from Caesar Angus
tus, that all the world should
be taxed. And all went down
to be taxed, every one into
his own city. And Joseph also
went up from Galilee, out OF
the city of Nazareth, into
Judea unto the city of David
which is called Bethlehem
because he was of the house
nnd linnnno of Dauidl to be
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24

Some folks have bad temper and
should keep it. but they lose it and that
doesn't make them amiable.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24

An optimist is one who believes the
next Congress may do better.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24

Sweden has found a way to convert
sawdust into sugar The best we can do
is TO convert ii into breakfast food.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24

Irritability and fretfulness waste
strength, so the loss is both mental and
physical.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24

Not all who pay their debts are rich,
but all are honest.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24

taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child
was that while they there the days were
accomplished that she should be delivered And she brought
forth her firstborn and wrapped him In sWaddhng
clothes and laid him manger because there room
for them in the inn And there were in the same country
shepherds abiding the field keeping watch their
flock by night And TO- the angel of the Lord came upon
them the glory of the Lord shone round about them
Fear not behold bring you good dings of great joy
which shall be to all people For unto you born this day
the city of David Savior, which is Christ the Lord And
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-24

this shall be a sign unto you:
Ye shall find the babe wrap
ped in swaddling clothes, ly-
ing in a manger. And sud-
denly there was with the an
gel multitude of the heaven
y host, praising God and say
ing, Glory to God in the high
est, and on earth peace, good
will toward men. And it
came to pass, as the angels
were gone away from them
into Heaven, the shepherds
said one to another, Let us
now go even into Bethlehem,
and see this thing which is
come to pass, which the Lord
hath made known unto us.
And they came with haste,
and found Mary and Joseph,
and the babe lying in a man
ger. And when they had seen
it, they made known abroad
the saying which was told
them concerning this child.
And all they that heard it
wondered at those things
which were told them by the
shenherds. But Mary kept
all these things and pondered
them in her heart. And the
shepherds returned, glorify-
ing and praising God tor all
the things that they had
heard and seen, as it was told
unto them.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1938-07-27

sylvan ThcC.CCr; the 1cttCr CoTI1CCcc
to oct jointly with tho Groonoolt Play
CrS.
8. 77olforc, Potter j. Carroll, Chairman.
Because the youth Of Grocnbolt havo
boon omitted from the programs Of most
Of tho orCani zati ons, tho Volfaro Com
nittoo organi zcd for Chi 1dron up to
scvon years Of GO G comm ttoo, end
another ono for chi ldron from eight to
eighteen.
Tho younger childron's comm ttoc has
organized {. plan whereby mother Will
share the suporvis on Of send boxes from
tilao to tiro. Also they Will work out
programs for scott onal send boxes. The
eight to oiGhtoon comm ttoo, headed by
lirs. S. H. Downs, hos organized c Junior
Citizens Ass ne, laid definite plans
for on athletic end rocrCcti onal program,
end instituted c night Of play called
"Ccnp Fro Story Nj Gat". The l4thlctic
Club, Exec. coruaittoo, and the american
Legion working to help put over this
oorrai ttco's program.
Tho Clothing and Toy Exchange reports
show thct much effective work is being
oono by this nov orGo12i zcti on.
Mrs. Bertha Borl1cm reports thct the
Budget and Finance Comm ttco is striving
to introduce c plan to take caro- Of the
temporary shortage Of money for house,
wives just before poy day. She is working
with tho Credit Uni on, tho Stores, ond
the Medical Plan to bring about locn
for such al emergency. Eoro about this
in tho future.
Mt is obviously to the interest Of
the Dept. Of agriculture to lzoop Grccn-
bolt people onployod". This w.s the res
ponso hrs. Harry Floischor, Chairman Of
the Employment Ccrnait too, received whom
she asked Oil official Of tho Personnel
Dept. Of tho Dept. Of agriculture for
their cooperation in placing Groonbolt
unemployed pooplo. although nothing do
fini TIC has been do12o or uorl-od out, this
Dept. earnestly solioits your cid.
4. C.O.C., Potter j. Carroll, Chairman.
The COOnc rctivo orrc11i zinr ccrn1i t.t.Co
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1938-07-27
GREENBELT CREDIT UNION GIVES YOU LIFE
INSURANCE


count. This simply means that in
case Of dccth tho Cuna Mutual Society
vi IL pcy tho balance Of the loon, and
Will also pay tho fo1ai ly Of the de-
ceased tho amount Of his or her share
balance, in edition to his share in
vostI1ont.
OFFICE hours Of the G.F.C.U. arc:
From $3.50 to 500 p.n. every Fri
dcy evening, IN tho iiccting Room cbovo
the Drug Store end the so1lo hours on
tho 18th a1d last Of Zach month.
Since July 5lst falls Sunday,
will have office hours Friday, July 20,
Saturday, July Goth, end Monday, August
LIST.
Membership now totals 2l7.
vEsPzRs TO BE HELD 1T LIKE
1T C. short special nooting aftor last
Sundays sorvicc tho Community Church do
cidod to hove {. VospOr Service by the
lcllo Sunday evening, august 7, st
O'Clock. If this Service proves popular
it may DO continued throughout the SUM
nor. Those who wish arc invited to conc oa
ct o'cl0cl- With picnic sUppors.
Ing tho Community Sing, ono Of Groonbolt's
best attended affairs.
IN oz1pla1loti or Of tho present re-
lctionship to the Groonbolt Consmaor
Services and on outline Of tho stops
Groonboltors must tol-o before cooporo-
tive oEmorship Of tho stores will be pro-
scntod carly in August by the Consumers
Comm ttco. iIoo1rhi lo, the Corrhttoc Will
begin work on O cortifi cato Of incorp-
orction ord tho bylaws that Will be
aubai ttod to tho citizens for oaond-
mont end approval before finally cd
opted.
5. Logis lctivo, Thomas R. Freeman.
hGirTlCTl.
This committee prepared G model
fishing ordinance for Groonbolt, tho
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1938-08-18

A daughter was born to Mr.. anc
Mrs. Cecil Schroyer on Monday.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Harland King on Sunday, July 81
Mrs. King has been taken to Memoria.
Hospital, Cumberland, where she re.
mains critically i'll.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1938-08-18
BITTINGER

The annual Sunday school picnic
held here last Saturday, was attended
by a large, orderly and generous
crowd and those in charge pronounce
it a satisfactory success.
A Wiley family reunion was held in
Pleasant Valley Park last Sunday with
liberal attendance of family mem
bers and their friends.
Henry Bittinger and family, of Ak
ron, o., are visiting relatives and
friends in this community this week.
Charles H. Wiley, Canton, o., and
his daughter Marie, Of Cumberland,
spent the weekend at their home in
this community.
County Commissioner Virgil 7.
Steyer spent a few hours in this COM
munity one day last week where he
called upon the voters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett Shaffer, Of
Miami, Florida, are visiting relatives
in this village for some days.
Rev. and Mrs. C. H. Shull, of near
Frederick, are spending this week in
this community calling on old friends
and former pensioners.
Lester Hettrick and family, of West
Virginia, visited relatives here last
Saturday and Sunday.
Frank Beachy, of the United States
Navy, is spending some time with his
foster parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. c..
Beachy, on their farm near here.
Oscar Brenneman and family, Of
Newcomersville, Ohio, visited Mr..
Brenneman's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S.
D. Brenneman, early this week.
Miss Ruth Emory spent last Friday
in Grantsville shopping and visiting
relatives and friends.
Mrs. Silas C. Beachy is entertaining
a number of city friends at her home
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Green and
little daughter, of Cumberland, spent
the early part of this week with Mrs.
Green's parents here.
Miss Kathleen Wiley, of Reisters-
town, Md, visited relatives here and
at Grantsville last week.
Joel Brenneman and Oswald Georg
and their families, of near Reisters-
town, Md, visited relatives here over
the weekend.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1938-08-18
Golf Course More Than Paying
Interest On Investment

A report of all expenditures and re-
ceipts of the Oakland municipal golf
course shows that the project is more
than paying six percent on the invest
ment.
The report was made public by ].
Frank Browning, city clerk, and
showed total expenditures by the town
of $4,816.67. Six percent interest on
this amount for a year would be $3.50
90 but already there has been collec-
ted $419.70 up to and including Sun
day, August IA. The course was not
officially opened until July II, and
has been in operation about one month.
Last weeks figures totaled more than
$4,000.
From these figures it is assumed
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1938-08-18

Comics Inn on Deep Creek Lake after
ten day vacation there with rela-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Thomas and
daughter, near Uniontown, We're here
the past week with Mr.. and Mrs. H.
W. Mccullough.
Mrs. Milton Forsythe and daughter
left here on Sunday morning for
Uniontown, where they met party Of
friends and left Immediately for Nj
agara Falls and points in Canada to
visit for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Wicklow and
daughter Janet, Terra Alta; Mr.. ana
Mrs. Clarence Spear and daughter,
and Mr.. and Mrs. James Hart, Oak
land Edgar Bayliss, Vienna; Mrs.
Clarence Wicklow and children, Mrs.
William Durham, Virginia Shoemaker
and Mr.. and Mrs J. W. Mitchell and
son were picnicking at Swallow Falls
on Sunday.
DR.. and Mrs r. D. Brown, of Chi
cago, were in Friendsville this week
with a view Of locating here. DR..
Brown has rented the Russell B. Rose
home on River street and expects to
move here about September Is. He
will install modern equipment in his
office.
Eleanor and Kenneth Watson re-
turned to their home at Terra Alta
after spending several days with Mrs.
o. G. Rush and daughters.
Misses Agatha Black and Helen
Custer returned here from New York
City where they had been attending
summer school.
Mrs. L. j. Lyle and Miss Alice Con-
way were called to Uniontown to see
their brother, James Convey, who was
critically i'll, but who is now slowly
improving.
The annual fremen's jubilee will be
held here the week of August % with
the Glaze amusements.