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Evening star., 1938-03-03
last three years were such as would
be asked in a normal year.

last three years were such as would
be asked in normal year.
Soldering Effect.
When the survey at the end of three
weeks showed that there wasn't much
money in 1t anyway, the chances are
it had a very SOLDERING effect on the
powers that be. Certainly the politi-
cal sagacity which is Mr.. Roosevelts
must have gone askew if for one mo-
ment the idea was entertained that
any President of the United States
could sell anything for profit and
square himself with public opinion.
There's one political fact which per-
colates down to the lowliest and even
the least informed, and that is the
Importance of keeping the presidency
from anything that savors even re-
motely of personal selfishness or greed.
Too many cynical minded citizens be-
lieve that the spirit OF the age today
is to get from the Government any,
thing you can while the getting goes
on. Too many have sought subsidies
and gotten them, and hence too many
other citizens merely repeat the cho-
Evening star., 1938-03-03

70 me IN confidence Shall a
"
President Hoover colect a
well as his De Re Metalca"
He a accumulated
by methods activities mining
engineer TO the critical attention Of British of equity
NOW shall liberty
edition his which Rose
OF New York
the present they worth editors
interest and circulation Under the
blamed because
ers and let them printed
should he accept less than their
Perhaps
Mr. Rots casual writings political
washington worth the 100000 menoneI
the offered the
imagine editor
bunch footnotes Coolidge an
Evening star., 1938-03-03

rus: I'm going to get mine while
I can" If any one in the United
States ought to be setting an example
OF the exact opposite and stimulating
the motive of service and unselfsh-
ness, it is the head of the Nation.
The political effect of the incident can
hardly be calculated. but it hurt MIR.
Roosevelt and his administration. and
hence the correction of his attitude
now assumed in difference to critical
public opinion should be published as
widely as possible.
tCopyrieht 1889
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Society Picks 3 From D. C.

Three Washingtonians were elected
to Phi Kappa Phi, honorary scholastic
society at Virginia Polytechnic Insti-
tute, Blacksburg. Va, and will be
initiated some time this month, it
was announced today. They are
r. M. Allen, jr., E. H. Fuller and
A. r. Schwab.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Harvard Scholarship offered.

A scholarship of $500 will be award
ed by Harvard Business School
Washington alumni to student en-
tering the Harvard Business School
in September, Philip Young. presi-
dent of the group, announced today.
Final decision on disposition of the
award will be made about June /.
Applications should be made to Mr..
Young.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Astronomer to Sneak

Glen H. Draper, Naval Observatory
astronomer, will speak on What Is
Truth?" at meeting of the Society
of Philosophical Inquiry at 4:45 pm.
Tuesday in the new National Museum
Building. The talk will be followed
bv open discussion.
Evening star., 1938-03-03

It's terms, would end the tension in
the Mediterranean. And in the
second. now that Hitler has foot
hold in Vienna, 1t would tend to
make Mussolini remember his
original distaste for Nazi empire
extending to his own back door.
Thus a deal would work in two
ways toward a restoration of the
ancient European balance of power.
The balance of power, the
Elrnneap n,odnS ,,jyepSi of tho
Evening star., 1938-03-03

undenlable demonstration Of the
Presidents grip on the public
imagination that these minor COM
ments from his pen should be one
OF the most valuable Journalistic
properties Of the year.
for one am tired of all this
sniping and whining about whatever
Mr.. Roosevelt does or does not do.
I think it is cheap and undignifed
Of the opposition to criticize him
for doing the same sort of thing
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Paredes' Charge Denied.

DR.. Eugenio NJ Fonbuena. director
of the Filipino League for Social
Justice, yesterday denied the charge
of Philippine Commissioner Paredes
that his name had been used to at
tract membership to the league.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
| Press Is Held
Roosevelt's
Scapegoat
Inquiry Was Made in
Use of Profit From
Writings.
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.

~ ANDOR between the White
House and the American peo-
pie is an essential not only to
~ good government but to the
maintenance of democracy. If the
White House in any way misleads the
people and they lose confidence,
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say two years. 1t
is terminable at
will and without
previous n o t ice.
The benefciaries
of the reprieve re-
gard it with anxi-
ETY., a combina-
ton of hope and
fear. They want
to believe - b u t
they wonder.
O n e pertinent
question is. would
a breathing spell
be enough? In
d e e d, the real
<A~&,. - ,v,~,,Il
Evening star., 1938-03-03

which they have considered Republican
Presidents Personally contemporary
shall welcome the
into my recollection of what has happened
ft election
Franklin Roosevelt has phenomenal
nasm here
Copyright Register and Tribune syndicat.)
Evening star., 1938-03-03

tolerant, wise,
able, kindly, dill
gent" In Is
years he has
made the Veter-
ans Administra-
ton respectable,
after years of
chaos, criticism
a n d confusion,
ending in a SEN
atorial investigs-
ton. He has
made it a sympa-
thetic agency for
veteran fairness
and administra-
five eavinor
Evening star., 1938-03-03

tragedy ensues in
which both Gov
ernment and the
people suffer.
This is said
apropos of the
a announcer en- t
that mot a penny
of the money
earned by the
President in con-
nection with the
sale OF his WTll-
ings by newspaper
syn d i C a tes or
magazines will go
in t o is oW n
nnnkaf This an.
Evening star., 1938-03-03
An American
You Should
Know
Gen. Hines Handles
Veterans and u. S.
Funds With Care.
By DELLA PYNCHON.

1t Is said that Brig. Gen. Frank
T. Hines, administrator of veterans
affairs, has charge Of the second
most difficult Job In the United
States"
Many adjectives have been hurled
at Gen. Hines iustifably, such as
Evening star., 1938-03-03
Girl Scouts Plan Dinner.

The annual dinner of Girl SC0>
leaders has been scheduled f.
Wednesday, March 9, in Barker Ha!
Young Womens Christian Associq
tioO
Evening star., 1938-03-03
The Capital Parade
State Department Pictured Pleased Eden's Fall
Lessons European Tension.
Rv JOSEPH ALSOP and ROBERT KINTNER


Washington, the
spirits the
situation, and on the whole, they find it good.
defeat Of Edene ideasm
will be able
this will benefit by relaxation European tensions and by
s otcta. n unofficial informed eyes,
tall distinctly encouraging
repercusson
romantici policy rushing the
appeal that clear Britain uH
mint snnrfu
Evening star., 1938-03-03

THE opinions OF the rers this page oon not
~ necessarily The Stars Such opinions presented IN
The Stars effort to giDe all sides questions interest its
readers although such opinions contradictory among
themselves and directly opposed to The Stars
Evening star., 1938-03-03
MERRILL TO SPEAK
Capital Transit Co. President to
Address Citizens Group.

E. D. Merrill, president of the Capt.
tai Transit Co.. will be the principal
speaker at a meeting of the Chillum
Heights Citizens Association In the
Joseph r. Keene School, Blair road
and Concord avenue NE, tomorrow
night at 8 o'clock.
Mr.. Merrill, with other officials of
the company. will speak on transporta-
ton matters. Also scheduled are dis
cussions on zoning matters and made
quate school facilities in the area
covered by the association.
Evening star., 1938-03-03

A tendency to lapse into Will
sonian moralizing on foreign az
fairs has pervaded the administra-
ton, not excluding the White
House. The lapses have been largely
responsible for the grandiose over
tone in American foreign policy in
recent months. While they have
had little relation to the course
laid out by the State Departments
experts, they have given that course
a deceptively belligerent color.
Evening star., 1938-03-03

says CIIeTe Is going 20 De a
Il breathing spell for business.
Since atmosphere is not equipped with
vocal apparatus. the information is
not very definite. The term used is
breathing spell" It is not a pardon
nor even a parole. 1t is temporary.
A termination is assigned to it-some
say six months, some say year, some
Evening star., 1938-03-03

can situation to allow The Satur-
day Evening Post" to score a Jour-
nalistic scoop by publishing an
article on the same subject from his
PROFESSIONAL portable typewriter.
However that may be. the tale
t how Cal Coolidge nicked Ray
Long Of Cosmopolitan" for articles
from his dour presidential pen is
one OF the rare and racy stories OF
NnQQaz zine iniIrn lisr Il nroe told
Evening star., 1938-03-03
We, the People
Roosevelt Is Defended for Selling State Papers
Practices of Other Presidents Cited

The toEfno article urtten
respondents informed nonev
parpose
BY JAY FRANKLIN
TT SEEMS that the Tories pulling
that President Rooeves writings the
forthcoming publication Of his state be given
publication
large publication rights
Tribunedaiy political bible Of the
window bgadehas ctcng
welt and Mr. David Lawrence reliable barometer
has published column
Why should be shocked
reliable
Evening star., 1938-03-03
BY MARK SULLIVAN.

TIME Intangible thing called "the
atmosphere Of Washington
says there is going to be a
Il hraofhipo SpoI1 for t,,cinacc
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-01-08
SPECIAL SERMONS
AT FIRST BAPTIST

Pastor Yancy Tillman Shehane
of First Baptist church announces
two very interesting subjects at
that church tomorrow.
In the morning service at IL
o'clock, Rev. Shehane's subject
viii be, Gods Program for a Re
vival while Gypsy Smith, Jr., is
Here
In the evening worship hour al
7:30 O'Clock, his subject viii be,
"A Spiritual Birthright and .
Mess of Pottage are Offered.
Which win We Take?"
In this connection, the pastor
states that while Gypsy Smith, Jr.,
is here in Key West, God is offer
ing the city q spiritual birthright,
and the devil viii offer a mess of
pottage. Which win we eat?"
asks Rev. Shehane.
First Baptist church extends a
cordial invitation to the member
ship and all friends, strangers and
visitors in the city to hear these
messages and enjoy these services
Sunday.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-01-08
SHEHANE TERMS
Gypsy SMITH A
GREAT PREACHER

Rev. Yancy Tillman Shehane,
Pastor of the First Baptist Church
states that the First Methodist
Church, all the other church peo-
pie, and the city of Key West at
large is indeed fortunate to have
Gypsy Smith, Jr., to come and
conduct a series of Revival Ser
vices for the next two weeks.
Pastor Shehane states that he
has heard Gypsy Smith Jr., in four
different Revivals, and that thir-
teen years ago he had the privi-
lege of having Rev. Smith to
preach for him in his own church.
Rev. Shehane says without ques-
ton, that Gypsy Smith is one of
the greatest preachers on the
American Continent today Every
person on this Island should hear
this Great Man of God preach
while he is here, and our entire
city should experience great
Spiritual Awakening. states Pas
tor Shehane.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-01-08
Enterf0ins At
Beach Party

Celebrating his third birthday.
a delightful beach party was Civ
en- for Lewis B. Marvin III, by
his parents Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
B. Marvin of 729 United Street
Thursday.
A large number of Master Mar
wins little friends were present to
wish him hearty congratulations
and join with him in the festivi-
ties of the day. A multitude OF
games were played in which the
children had a great deal of fun.
Wading, swimming in the ocean
and exploring along the beach
was all part of the days excite
ment.
Master Marvin received many
novel and interesting gifts.
Present were the Masters Rob-
ert Baker, Dickie Baker, Peter
Baker, James Jenning, Earl
Price, Miss Susie Lassiter. Miss
Carmen Widmeyer, Mr.. and Mrs.
Don Lassiter, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Dudley, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Wild
meyer, MIR. and Mrs. James Jen-
nings, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Bak-
er, Mr.. George Abel, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Thomson, Mr.. L. Tibbets,
Colonel and Mrs. Parker Hit.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-01-08
Room Mothers
Hold Meeting

Room Mothers of Harris School
PIT. A. held their regular meet
ing Friday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Ramon Rodriguez.
Reports were gwen of the
Christmas Tree Entertainment
and the Reception for the Faculty
and members of the Executive
Board last Tuesday evening.
II was decided by the group to
give a benefit card party on
January 18th.
At the conclusion of the bust
ness meeting the hostess served
delicious refreshments and a SOC
ial hour was enjoyed by all those
present.
Room Mothers present were.
Mesdames Ralph DuPriel, Benja-
min Lowe, NJ. Key, Blondon Goeh-
ring, NJ. Thrower, NJ. Russell,
s. A. Petersen, w. w. Habecker,
E. Archer, G. Adams, E. Higgs.
Guests were Mrs. E. Russell and
Mrs. Sessions.
Next meeting viii be held at
the home of Mrs. Marvin Russell,
February 4th.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-01-08
:: SOCIETY ::
Junior-Senior High School
PIT. A. Conducts Meeting

library, and that it is also a CEN
ter for organization meetings.
Ozark Eyes" a piano solo, was
rendered by Miss Mary Fac Nc
Clanahan.
Activities of the debating club
were reported by director, Miss
Elizabeth Gardner.
The program was planned by
Mrs. H. S. McClanahan.
An appeal from the Welfare
Advisory Council for funds with
which to continue the Monroe
County Clinic, whose operation is
seriously threatened, was met
with a $40 ALLEGATION.
Following the meeting a social
gathering was held.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-01-08
Dance Tonight At
Pena's Place

Jimmy Loss and his now fam
Gus. music that pleases'' win take
over festivities at Pena's Garden
of Roses this evening to open an
other of the MISUNDERSTANDING
dances being offered at that
hot spot.
The dance is scheduled to begin
at 10 p. m. and viii carry on for
five hours or longer if the de-
mand is present. Reservations
should be made early as a large
crowd win. no dougt. be on hand.
Don't forget the seasons sec
ond Cocktail Hour tomorrow,
Sunday. from 5 to z p. m. at
Pena's. This feature bids fair to
become increasingly popular as
the season advances.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-01-08
Entertainment
Last Night

Rev. and Mrs. o. c. Howell en-
tertained the Children's Workers
of the Church School last even
ing at the parsonage.
Matters pertaining to the years
work were discussed and plans
made for the spring and summer
program. Following the business
meeting social hour was held.
Present were: Albert Carey,
Church School Superintendent;
Mrs. Mary Thompson, Supt. of the
Children's Division; Mrs. Maude
Whitaker, Mrs. Lorena Buckley,
Mrs. Alice Curry, Mrs. Ed r. Cur
~, Miss Lenora Whitaker. Mrs.
Lorena Buckley, Mrs. Hilda Mi
lord, Mrs. Dorothy Sands, Joe
Thompson, Jr., and Rev. and Mrs.
o. c. Howell.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-01-08
SPECIAL SERMONS
AT LOCAL CHURCH

Rev. Shuler Peele, pastor q
Fleming Street Uptown Mefho-
dist church, announces the fol
lowing subjects as his Sermons &C
services tomorrow:
At the II a m regular serves,
Rev. Peele viii have the topic:
"A Preachers Discovery.
At the 7:30 evening service. the
topic VIII be The Prodigal Son
The singing in connection WIN
this evening service win feature
a song entitled the same as TIE
sermon.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-01-08

Junior-Senior High School P
T. A. meeting held this week was
featured by a library report by
Miss Mary Trevor, librarian, in
which she expressed a hope that
the library would be expanded
| into allarger unit.
A high ranking High School
should have library in which
there is seating facility of ITO
Of the pupils enrolled, Miss Ire
vor said. The Southern Associa-
ton of Colleges requires this. but
we have not that facility in our
library, she said and added that
large number of pupils use the
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-01-08
Dance Tonight At
Habana-MadEid

Jimmie Heffner and company.
consisting Of Is people. including
his band of hot music pevey-
ors. VIII feature a Big Night of
dancing this evening al Habana-
Madrid Club. The dance starts
promptly at 10 p. m. and contin-
ues On until early morning.
Many novel acts have been Gre
ated for this evenings entertain
ment and the floor show. as Us
ual. VIII rate along with top
notch shows presented anywhere.
Reservation should be made
for this dance and show. A sfnn
house, is expected.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-01-08
COL oRED CHURCH
ARRANGEs CONTEST

There viii be q ministerial
solo contest conducted az Bethel
A. M. Z. Church. colored, Wed
nesday evening. January u, Il Is
announced
Ten ministers VIII appear II
the contest, with q prize 70 BE-
awarded the winner.
The affair VIII begin a. 3
o'clock.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-01-08
Joe PearlmaD's
QUALITY SHOP

I. Well-here we are Agaln
this season-We,re making Cur
debut early-you know Ne
have some Of the finest and
loveliest Spring and Sumner
clothes ever handled before.
You must come IN and sec the
new Spring silk printed and
floral designs, as wei as the
pasfels in our dresses. These
lovely plain and hand blockec
linen dresses we have
them in sizes II 10 20. and for
the short Stout lovely as
sortment in sizes Is IL to
a IL. White shoes IN al styles
and heels, also white & brown
combinations.
We are more than prepared
10 meet your beachwear re-
ouiremenfs-come IN and Sc
our two and three piece play
suits-the one piece play SUI
with short and long coats IN
the new gay prints, the ppls-
ley three piece suits IN silk and
cotton, dressmaker bathing
suits in the one and two piece
STYLES, the exquisite lastex
bathing suits in the one and
two piece styles, Cork sole
sandles, Kedettes. beach bass.
Rest-a-bscks, towels. shorts.
shirts, bandanas. and ever -
many more attractive beach
accessories.
You may feel perfectly 81
ease when shopping here. IS
everything bought Is backed
up by q bona fide guarantee
We are complete outfiftcrs for
adiees and children
We extend a cordial invita-
ton TO al winter visitors %
come in and make Themselves
feel at home In our store
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-01-08
Chrek Circle To
Hold Meeting

The Young women's Missionary
Circle Of Ley Memorial Church
win meet with Mrs Mary Thomp-
son, s24 Georgia Street. Monday
evening. January 10
The topic for the meeting vii
be ~Work in the Home Field.
Al young women are urged 70 he
present. An interesting program
Is planned
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-01-08
Entertainment At
RauPs Tomorrow

Raul's Club, on Roosevelt
boulevard, is featuring the first
Cocktail Hour of the season to-
morrow, Sunday, between the
hours of 5 and 7 p. m.
John Pritchard and his orches-
ira viii provide the musical set
ting for this affair and special,
entertaining features are planned.
Conch Chowder will be the
piece-de-resistance" on the bin
of fair.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-01-08

Here's a story about a collar
button found IN a cows stomach. =
called the husband to his wife, IS
she was making the beds.
1T must be a fake she replied.
who ever heard Of a coU crawl
ing under a bedroom dresser"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-01-08
Hell Do

Business Man Ito lad seeking
employment)-Weren't you here
two weeks ago, and didn't / tell
you then that / wanted an older
boy?
Yes. sir That's why I've come
back.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-01-08
At The Stores

Here they are, readers, the pro-
gressive merchants of Key West
who consistently use our columns
to advertise their wares for youl
benefit. Let's see what they said
this week:
Longs Furniture
Need new mattress for your
spare bedroom? Yesterdays pa
per told of big savings for that
article, if you do.
Bermuda Market
Here's a good place to get your
meat for the weekend. There's 3
big sale now going on-al kinds
of meat are offered at substantial
savings.
Aronovitz
Key Vests Largest Store" Of
fers a full line of beach wear at
prices to suit everyone's pocket
book. See their advertisement
today.
LewinskY's
The famous quality line of Flor
sheim shoes is now on sale at this
store. Savings from $1.50 to $500
are in effect on these top-quality
shoes.
Broadway Market
This Grocery and Meat Market
offering the best in foods is claim
ing a top position in preference
among discriminating buyers
here. Try their wares today.
DIsE4~ Holtsberg
EYouH hrin at the beautiful
line of Kay DunhiIl dresses now
being exclusively shown here.
See their advertisement in today's
p7PeTuse: RsIcouz
Norman Bros.
This st6fd continues to set a
fast pace in their growth among
the grocery establishments in this
city. Their weekend sale is on
and there are profits for you.
Pearlmanis. Inc.
There's a swell advertisement
from this firm today. Turn to it
and read it all The boss turned
over the writing of it to his first
assistant. We like lido you?
Archer Bros.
Groceries at bargain prices
meeting all competition. That's
the slogan here-and they make
it stick. Weekend sales here, too.
Pollock's
Jewelry bargains at a new sea-
sons prices. This store keeps
ahead in their line with best serv-
ice and fully-stocked selections of
watches and jewelry.
Sjursens
A new grocery store going
places fast. Their slogan-'where
quality and economy 60 hand in
hand" is worthy of your atten-
ton.
Appelrouth
Key Vests most modern store
the Store of Fashion" has an
interesting ad in today's issue.
Their exclusive line of Nellie Don
dresses are the rage of town.
South Florida
How about a beach chairz
They're handy for your trips to
the beach, and they're reasonably
priced at this popular store offer
ing everything for the home
Richardson's
Another big grocery sale is be-
ing featured at this store this
weekend. Don't let the day pass
without visit to this popular
store-see their many bargains.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-01-08
Looking At Washington

CONTINUED from Page 0ne)
suit. The regular program pro-
jected for next year included two
battleships, two light cruisers,
eight destroyers and six subma-
rines, and the supplementary pro-
gram is expected to center around
ten or fifteen additional 10000
ton cruisers.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-01-08
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
THOUGHT GEMS

The pleasantest things in the
world are pleasant thoughts, and
the greatest art in life is to have
as many Of them as possible.
Foster.
Our thoughts beget our actions;
they make us what we are
Mary Baker Eddy.
$3.50
Temples have their sacred inn
ages; and we see what influence
they have always had over a
great part of mankind; but, in
truth, the ideas and images in
mems minds are the invisible
powers that constantly govern
them; and TO these they all pay
universally a ready submission
Jonathan Edwards.
Thinking, not growth, makes
manhood. Accustom yourself,
therefore, to thinking. Set your
self to understand whatever you
see or read. To join thinking
with reading is one of the first
maxims, and one of the easiest
operations.-Isaac Taylor.
ssss
Thought is the property of thoss
only who can entertain timer
son.
The sober second thought Of tins
people is seldom wrong.-M. Var
Buren,.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-01-08

Some businessmen have the jit-
tiers over the proposed revision of
our antitrust laws, but there are
reasons why businessmen them
selves should desire revision of
the Sherman laws. Monopoly has
always been denounced by the
Party platforms and practically
nobody defends a trust which sti-
fles competition to increase prices
and swell its profits.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-01-08

George Wharton, who was
spending a while with Mrs. Whar-
ton and other relatiyes7 who are
here for the winter and are occu-I
plying quarters in the naval sta
ton, left on the Cuba yesterday
afternoon Tor FaMpa aif6ute to
Washington.