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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03

Those of you who, in recent
weeks, have driven around the
boulevard or along the county
road will probably have noticed,
in the area between Flagler Ave.
and the airport, one or more very
large white birds walking about
in the tidal ponds which dot that
section of Key West.
1t may be that you have dis
missed the tall waders from your
mind with some remark about
Cranes" and given no more
thought TO them. Yet they de-
serve your interest and attention,
for these stately birds are not
cranes but Great White Herons.
Perhaps that fact is not particu-
larly significant to you until you
learn that this great bird exists
only on the Florida Keys and is
thus peculiarly a part of the Key
world. You may also be interested
in knowing that the Great White
Heron has been so reduced in
numbers in recent years that it is
quite possible to make a very ac-
curate individual count of the
birds, and that this is actually
done at stated intervals.
The National Association of
Audubon Societies has, for a
number of years, kept a close
check on these birds by making
systematic counts from airplanes,
and this work win be continued
as long as there is a possibility
that this beautiful species may
become extinct.
That there is danger of this is
proven by the fact that the hur-
ricane of 1885 reduced the birds
to l40 individuals, and, though
they are coming back slowly, they
are far from safe as a species.
We should see to it that these
birds which are again beginning
to appear in Key West are not
molested, and every citizen in
terested in the community should
look upon them as his special
charge, bearing in mind the fact
that continued killing will newt
ably reduce their numbers to the
point where a storm such as that
of 1895 may easily sweep away
the last of a beautiful race.
Should that happen we will have
lost something which cannot be
replaced, and for which man.
with all his knowledge, can find
no substitute.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03
KEY WEST IN
DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Here just 10 Years
Ago Today AS Taken From
The Files Of The Citizen

A double funeral, the first in
the history of the city for father
and son, will be held in Key West
tomorrow afternoon at ST. PauPs
Episcopal church with the rector,
Reverend Arthur B. Dimmick,
presiding. In the caskets will be
the remains of Edward F. Page,
who died suddenly April 30 in
Norfolk, Va, and his son, Harry
Page, who died in his home in
New York, nine hours after learn
ing of the death of his father.
They were both former Key
Westers. In the same church
some eight months ago, funeral
services were said for Mrs. Ed
ward F. Page, wife and mother of
those to be buried tomorrow, who
also died suddenly while touring
the northern states following an
operation at Jamaica, New York.
Rev. c. F. Brookins, who con-
Quoted her funeral, has since
passed away.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03
HOUSING SPACE URGENTLY NEEDED

Demand 1Or housing space IN Key
West is getting heavier every day By fall,
before the full flood of the visitor tide
flows in, conservative observers believe
there will be no rooms available in this city.
If that prediction comes true and it GER
tainly appears to be more than a mere
probability Key West will lose a golden OPP
portunity to profit and prosper.
The situation certainly demands some
action. Outside capital should be encour-
aged to come here and begin the irnme-
diate erection of hotels and apartments
Every Key Wester owes it to himself and
his city to boost the possibilities for invest
ment here and to offer his property for
sale at a reasonable figure when he is APP
preached by a prospective investor. 1t
would be fatal to our dream of a bigger
city to attempt TO profiteer at this time.
Our local property owners and house
holders can help the situation in another
way. Many of our old homes are big and
roomy and readily could be converted into
rooming houses. This would require some
remodeling, repairing and refinishing.
Bathrooms, sanitary facilities would have
to be installed; electrical installations
would be required. Creation of this kind of
work by a considerable number of property
owners, who can be assured of a fair return
on their investment through the rental of
rooms next fall and winter, would provide
jobs for large number of our men now
on WPA. Such construction might be the
means of Immediately lifting the city out
of the red ink of the economic morass in
which we have been wallowing for the last
several years
Money for remOdeling and repairing
old homes can be obtained through the
federal housing administration. 1t is low
cost-financng that would enable the prop
erty owner to repay the FILA out of room
rentals. Property owners should consult
their bankers, established real estate agents
and our public officials for assistance in
obtaining such loans.
Remodeling and repairing old homes
would not provide the entire answer to the
citys housing situation. That, as we said
before, will require outside capital in stable
amounts Our hotels every day are turning
away strangers looking for rooms. Other
large hotels are needed and needed badly.
Apartments, small compact units, should
be constructed to handle the demands of
small families expected here next fall and
winter
Boost Key Vests possibilities along
this line and wen start to grow and pros
per-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03

At least 1000 railway conduc-
tors from every state in the union
and Canada will be, coming to
Key West in large number for
the remainder of the month, adj
vices from Jacksonville to jack
son s. Golden, manager of the
Hotel La Concha, show. Some
5000 of these railway men and
their families VIII meet in Jack
sonville Monday for their thirty
ninth triennial convention, which
will last three weeks. Nearly one
fourth of the delegates have al
ready expressed their intention of
coming here during the period or
Immediately thereafter, those in
charge of the convention state.
The Overseas Railway will be the
magnet which will draw the bulk
of the visitors to Key West, chair
man r. F. Smith, of the conven-
ton committee, writes Mr.. Gold
en-. Every railroad man has
heard. Mr.. Smith points out, of
the Overseas Railway, and all
those who have not seen it desire
TO do so.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03
There are 5ss.s42 persons in Florida

There are 5S9,S42 persons in Florida
Administration and who are weekly CON
tribnting their share to fund which is ex-
pected to provide for them in their old age.
What few of them seem to be able to under
stand is that the money which is deducted
from their salaries every week is actually
going into public works projects, battle
ships. and political slush funds. How the
government is going TO be able to pay their
pensions when they get To be 6s remains a
mystery Herald, No mystery 81
all. Roland; ii simply cannot be doae. ex-
eept through further taxation.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03
TODAY'S COMMON
ERROR
Crimea is pronounced
kri-mee'-a: not cry me-a.
seessS000sse@ SosSSsSSs
Z E S T Y o u r
KN OW L E d G. E
Can you answer seven of these
test questions? Turn to
Page 4 for the answers


l. What is the popular name
for the Rocky Mountain
sheep?
2. For what is Seth Thomas
noted?
3. Which state has extensive
everglades?
4. Who wrote North to the
Orient?"
5. In law, what is idiocy?
6. In which city is the famous
Rockefeller Center?
z. Name the capital of Wyom-
ing.
8. What is the name for the
process by which an alien
becomes a citizen?
8. In what year was The Papal
State, extinct since 1870,
recreated under the name
80" of the State of Vatican
,4a. City? .,-..
70. What is the name of the large
.ii.ru bone in the upper arm?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03
I'oday's Horoscope
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Today's native is anxious of
recognition and DESTROYS of affec-
ton to those to whom he is de-
voted. Sympathetic, anxious to
please others, wanting always
peace, it is a hopeful, happy ma
ture, rather than strong one,
although the day carries aSSur-
ance of more or less success in
life.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03
HOW TO SLEEP SOUND
MAKE THIS 4 DAY TEST.

Your 25c back II not pleased A
common cause Of disturbed sleep
is bladder Irritation due 20 func-
iional kidney disorders. Use
juniper oil. baachu leaves. etc.
made into green tablets. Help
nature flush cat excess acids ard
other wastes which can cause r.
ritaIiou that wakes yea up. JUST
say Bukets to any druggist E.o-
eally at Olivieris DRUG Stare 49,
Aawt.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03

A great influx of Shriners is
scheduled to arrive in Key West
tonight on special trains from Mi
ami. The contingent numbering
$50 members of Medinah Temple
of Chicago. The first train is ex-
pected to reach the city about 10
o'clock with the others following
closely after. To accommodate
this party the P. and o. Company
has placed at the disposal of the
visiting groups the Steamship
Governor Cobb and SIS. Cuba, in
which to make the trip to Ha-
vana. The two vessels will leave
here about midnight. A number
of local Shriners viii be at the
station to greet the arriving men,
bers of the party, which is ex-
pected to return to Key West
Sunday morning.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03

This is National Music Week. The
familiar quotation from the Merchant of
Venice is apropos: The man that hath no
music in himself. nor is not moved with
concord of sweet sounds. it fit for treasons,
stratagems and spells" ..r.~,.....
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03

Frederic H. Taber of New Bed
ford, Mass, member of the Re-
construction Finance Corporation,
born in New Bedford, So years
ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03

Failure to enforce the law in
Key West was roundly scored this
morning by Rev. Alfred de Bar
rift in an address to high school
students. There were a number
of important subjects touched on,
and the speaker was given
thorough attention.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03

The Importance Of aircraft in bat
ties may be overestimated but we do not
fancy the idea of airpIanes dropping bombs
upon US.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03

George Madden Martin (Mrs.
Atwood R. MARTINI of Louisville.
KY. author, born in Louisville, u
years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03

In compliance with "a recent
ordinance calling for an addition
al member of the police depart
ment, Mayor Curry hs appointed
Robert Carey as call officer. with
Alton Roberts doing duty as regu-
lar patrolman. Joseph Kemp is
acting as sergeant of police, TAX
ing the place of Walter Vinson,
who is on vacation.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03
AEHIALISTS FALL

North Hollywood, Cal.-When
they fell from the top of 96lfoot
ladder during practice. Eva Hud-
nall, 20, aerialist, died of a broken
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03

Highway accidents continue to claim
100 Americans day. So far. few people
seem to mind, and il is too late when you
are victim. "a
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03

Rev Lewis o. Hartman, editor
of lions Herald, Boston, born at
LAGRANGE, Ind, 81 years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03

DR.. Jacob Viner of the Univ. of
Chicago, noted economist, born in
Montreal, 46 years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

J. Water and Sewerage.
g. Comprehensive City Plan (Zoning).
3. Hotels and Apartments.
T. Bathing Pavilion.
g. Airports-Land and Sea.
g. Consolidation of County and City
Governments.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03

The speed with which European coun-
tries are arming themselves indicates that
war is more than possibility.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03

There are individuals in Key West
who look to the Statute of Limitations to
hquidate their indebtedness.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03

Why debate about the American naval
frontier. II will be established by the size
of the fleets of other powers.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03

Editorial comment: Key West
has reason to congratulate herself
on the fact that she is, now con
nected with the outside world
with an adequately financed bus
line. The buses will bring many
people hree who would not 9th !.
eTwiSe come = 'sf,b
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03

There are people who believe that the
weather forecast is wrong most of the time /;
they will learn something by checking up
ON this belief
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03

y. S. Senator Clyde L. Herring
of Iowa, born at Jackson, Mich,
SO years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03

The unexpressed understanding which
often exists between individuals, or ma
tons. Is worth more than all the language
that can be put into written agreements.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03

neck, and her companion, Isabel
Roberts, 81, suffered serious in
juries.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03

Sometimes a man wins woman's
hand only to find it is mostly thumb.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03

There is plenty of money in the United
States but it won't do much good until
somebody begins to use it.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03

Pepper will not sell us down the river,
but he may sell us down the canal
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03
Observation-Disclosures
Today's Birthdays
. ss0a0s . . . . Q . . . . . {

U. S. Senator James E. Murray
of Montana, born in Canada, 81
years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03

Ferry Henry NJ. Flagler arriv-
ed last night from Havana with
% carloads of pineapples. which
are today being transferred to re-
frigeraior cars for shipment TO
northern points. The estimated
number of crates is l4.l37.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03

How does Key West stand when its
musical resources are weighed in the
balance?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03

The Coral Isle Casino will be
the scene Of . dance this evening
with q matinee affair beginning
about O'Clock The affair is be-
ing managed by Robert III. Civ
ems, Jr., Who assures patrons a
delightful evening,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-03
ssssssssssssssssssssssss
WILDLIFE IN THE KEYS
BY E. M. NJ.
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Editors Note: This article
on the Great White Heron is
the first of a series on the in
dividual birds to be found on
the Florida KeYs.)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-03-19

Circular issued by authorities
Having given personally contracting the dnape OF
Rochelle NJ attorney, calls IN
his boy 12 seized for
wide hunt for the boy
circular police house-to
~
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-03-19

President congratuang Henry (Dc)
after of
the Lge International des Amateurs the outstanding
achievement aviation Merrill the trophy which had such
ers Howard Hughes Wiley Post Col ndbergh round
trip fight to Europe with the coronation pictures
central Press
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-03-19

Pleas of the Spanish Loyalist government for aid
poured in on the new French cabinet as insurgents
under Gen. Francisco Franco, aided by large forces
of Italians and smaller forces Of Germans threat
ened Barcelona. France nassed troops, guns and
war planes along her Pyrenees border as fears
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-03-19

were expressed that the Loyalst government might
collapse in the face Of the insurgent onslaught.
Adding to the discomfort of France and Great
Britain was the expressed fears of deal between
Hitler and Mussolini to- let Italy win out in Spain in
return for Germany's annexation of Austria.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-11
Honor Students
At Juneau High
Are Announced

Mildred Webster, junior; Bill Jor-,
genson and Virginia Worley, sopho-l
mores, and Carl Click, freshman,
head the Juneau High School honor
roll for the past six week period,
with straight "a averages, Accord
ing to releases today from the Of
flee of A. B. Phillips, superintend-,
ent.
Seniors on the honor roll includes
Ann Campbell, Gerald Coke, Nit,
chell Daniloff, Lillian Kiloh, Ruth
Kunnas Leonard Lowell, Marguer-
lite Protzman, and Elizabeth Stew
art Nichols. Juniors, in addition to
Mildred Webster. are Lola La.
Paugh, Luise Nelson, and RATHER.
Inc Torkelsen.
On the sophomore list. IN addition
to Virginia Worley and Bill Jorgen-.
son, are Josephine Campbell, Claud
Helgesen, Barbara Hermann, Ethel
Loken, Irving Lowell, Edythe Mar
shall. Edwin Messer, Florence Mum
sell. Keith Reischl, Cecilia Thibo-
deau. and Betty Wilcox. Freshmen,
in addition to Carl Click, who made
honor roll grades are Dorothy Fors,
Lee Lucas, Doris McEachran, Ber-
nice Mead, Isabelle Parsons, Frances
Paul Bob Scott, Marjorie Smell, and
Bill Wood. 81
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-11
YANKEES MUST
PUT UP FIGHT
IN FLAG RACE
Managers of Three Clubs
Deny Champs Going
to Have Runaway

NEW YORK, April 11.-Reports
from the southland-some of them,
nyway-indicate that the Amer
lean League pennant campaign this
year won't be another of those New
York Yankee run Always. Experts
on tour with the travelling ball
clubs agree that the Yanks may
win again, but that their opposition
may be the toughest since Jake
Ruppert's sluggers assumed COM
mand of the baseball world two
years ago
While most of the men in the
press boxes favor the Yanks, three
American League managers predict
trouble for the New Workers. Con-
ME Mack of the Philadelphia Ath-
letics, says the Yanks will encount-
er real" opposition in their at
tempt to win their third straight
american League flag.
Detroit's Mickey Cochrane be-
lieveS the rest of the league is
moving up on the Yanks Mickey,
as always, figures his Tigers will
fight it out with the Yanks Coch-
rane adds that his trio of sluggers,
Greenberg, York and Gehringer,
will match the Rupert rifles in
extra hits
CLARK Griffith of the Washington
Senators predicts fatty that the
Yankees will be beaten.
Another man. who knows his
baseball, Roger Hornsby, doesn't
see how the Yanks can lose.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-11
haida RifIerS
Beat Junoau's
Shooting Squad
Coberly of Haida High
Hoffman Second at
Mendenhall

The Coast Guard cutter Haidas
riflemen bested the Juneau Rifle
anc Pistol Club yesterday at the
Mendenhall Rifle Range in the
opening shoot of the outdoor sea-
son.
Frank Coberly of the Haida,
scored high with 81, closely fol-
lowed by Roy Hoffman. of the Ju-
neau team, with a go.
Ensigns Russell Waesche and
Frank McCabe were co-coaches for
the Haida teap.
Two 10 shot strings were fired,
the first string off hand and the
second string rapid fire, standing
to prone Team scores were picked
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-11
M0vIEvILLE
STARS SAIL.
into FIRST
Seals, Beavers and Rainiers
All Tied for Second
Place in League
by Asso eiated PRESS

Holiywoods hard-hitting Stars
top the Coast League today, after
winning six out of seven games in
a series with the San Francisco
Seals.
The Stars climaXed their week S
performance yesterday with double
win. They won the opener after
breaking a ninth inning tie. In the
nightcap, the Seals were BANKED
In a three way tie fer second notch
are Seattle, Los Angeles and Port
land, who have all won six out of
ten games this far in the season.
Oakland is well ensconced in the
cellar but is closely pressed by the
Seals.
Seattle and Oakland divided a
pair of games yesterday, Seattle
winning the first game in ten in
filings and the Oaks taking the sec
ono.
Los Angeles and San Diego shared
twin bills with the Padres taking
the opener and the Angels number
two
Bunching four hits for three runs
in the fifth inning Of the curtain
raiser yesterday, Portland defeat
ed Sacramento, only to lose the
nightcap.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-11
Los Angeles l, 5; San Diego 6, 4.
GAMES SATURDAY

Los Angeles 4; San Diego 2.
San Francisco 2; Hollywood 6.
Seattle II; Oakland 6.
Portland 8; Sacramento 6.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-11

The board Of the Sitka Library
Association. held meeting in the
new library room in the Federal
Building Tuesday evening 1t was
announced that the library will be
opened as soon as the books are
moved from the former quarters
in the Russian orphanage Arrange
ments were made at this time to
give a May Day dance the evening
CT April 80 to raise funds for library
purposes. Plans were also made to
give home-cooked food sale in the
near future.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-11

1863, Frank Ola 255, Frank Price 233,
and Ralph Young 1872 Don McGraw
was unopposed for the school board
position.
Mrs. t. w. Peyton and infant son
Teody returned on the North Sea
after two months stay with rela-
tives and friends in Seattle.
Mrs. Don P. Martin returned to
her home on Capitol Hill this week
after three months stay in the
States. She visited with friends and
relatives in San Francisco, and
KelSo, Wash.
Mrs. r. Black has returned to Sit
ka after an absence OF several
months in Seattle and vicinity.
A. Earl Patterson, Treasury De-
parment Inspector on construction
work on the Federal Building which
was recently completed here wa
a passenger on the North Sea for
Seattle Mrs Patterson and sor
Wade viii remain here until the
close of school,
Harry Owens and John Ludden,
both of Juneau, were arrivals on
the North Sea April 6 at the Pion-
GERS Home
Recent deaths at the Pioneers
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-11
NEWS ITEMS
FROM SITKA

GlTKh, Alaska, April 9.--(Special
Correspondence Friends of Mrs.
Mel Hall surprised her at her home
Thursday evening, April 7. Mrs.
Hall, who with Mr.. Hall and infant
sen recently arrived here from Pet
crsburg to make their home, is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Johnson.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-11

The final returns of the city cleo
ton held here Tuesday. April 5.
were: for mayor-Silverman 1874.
Workman 261; for councilmen (of
which the four highest were elect
ed-Banvard 219, Bob DeArmand
255, Bob Hagan 274. Peter Nielsen
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-11

choslovakia, where he attended a
Bishops conference.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-11
GAMES SUNDAY

Portland 5. 3; Sacramento 3, A.
San Francisco 3. o; Hollywood d, g..
Seattle 6. 0; Oakland 4, l.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-11

Home are as follows: Edward John
son, of Juneau, March IS; Frank
LaCerquist. CT Seward, resident of
4 month, March 80; John Clark,
well kr own here and al C1ichagof.
who has been at the hcne since
1927 from Fairbanks. died April 2;
Ne!ls Peter Rasmussen. a member
at the home for several years.
dropped dead without warning the
morning Of April 6. He was resi-
dent of Sitka.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-11

Mr.. and Mrs L. C. Berg have re-
turned to their home here after
speeding the winter in the States
MI. Berg is a local fish buyer