davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1939-03-30
Regular $l9.96 10 $24.95
Wood Beds, $9.95

Various styles Of wood beds in both double twin
sizes; choice Of finishes on gumwood. HALF PRICE
AND LESS FOR FRIDAY.
Odd Vanties left from bedroom suites solid maple or
walnut veneers on gumwood Regularly $29.95 to
$50 95 S19.95
l Oval Console Mirror with gilt-fnish frame
hardwood; sample, sold is. Was $780, $6.95
18th Century Sofa with solid mahogany frame and
down-filed cushions; rayon damask cover. Was
l Occasional Table, 2-tone walnut veneer top (on
gumwood) solid walnut legs. Was $1495----$ $7.95
l DropIeaf Extension Table of walnut veneers on
gumwood; Duncan Phyfe base. Was $1,000 $34.95
Modern Lounge Chair with channel back brown
tapestry cover. Was 1895 ------------$2 $24.95
Tie Palais Royal, Furniture {. Fourth Floor
Evening star., 1939-03-30
$6.95 to $8.95 Frocks
rs,23r oT2y $3

25 daytime dresses in early Spring colors ard black
rayon crepes and alpacas. Broken size ranges for
misses women stous and half sizes.
The Palais Royal, Thrift Shop -. Third Floor
Evening star., 1939-03-30
25c Crochet Cotton, 10c

twist crochet cotton in unbleached color Only
go balls at this price.
50 Skeins Of Lustre Rayon and Cotton Rug Yarn
Was 38c a skein l9c
10 Pillow Forms, size 24x24: kapock filled Friday 81
l Piano Scarf of damask 45x45 inches. Was
The Palais Royal. Art Department Fifth Floor
Evening star., 1939-03-30
Reg. $l6.95 9xI2.size
India sisaI Rugs, S10.95

Only limited number, but . good selection Of
colorngs in plaid designs.
Evening star., 1939-03-30
200 Pieces Fine
Costume JeWeIry
59c

Wide choice Of pieces; pastels and
dark colors.
l Seven-Jewel Sports Watch.
$21 so. Friday - $40
l Seven-Jewel Sports Watch.
Was $27.50. Friday $3.50
l Woman's Seven-Jewel Watch.
Was $25. Friday $3.50
The Palais Royal, JeweIry 80.
First Floor
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-07
Advance Detachment Of
National Guard Arrives

First lieutenant Frank ". B.
Couch, Florida National Guard,
in command of the convoy of the
advance detachment for the
Florida National Guard encamp-
ment. arrived this afternoon and
at once began preparations to
get the camp in readiness for the
arrival of the 265th Regiment
Monday morning on the Steam
ship Cuba from Tampa.
With the arrival of the de-
tachment Captain w. Curry Har-
ris, Battery "E'', of Key West,
who is in command of the adj
vance forces, issued orders for
the trucks to proceed to the p,
and o. Steamship Co. docks and
secure equipment for the en-
campment which arrived by the
vessel Of the company Monday
morning.
In the advance detail, besides
Captain Harris and Lieutenant
Couch are: Lieutenant Ralph
w. Cooper and Lieutenant
Eugene d. Simmons. First Ser
geant Charles E. Messing, and
Sergeants Oscar S. Eastman and
Lewis &. Wadsworth.
Corporals Ernest c. Cueni
Charles S. Nusbaum, Johnny j
Watson. Harry A. Race and Las
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-07
WIDESPREAD
WPA STRIKES
THOUSANDS OUT IN DE.
FIANcE OF DEPARTMENT.
RULES ABOUT WORK
anr Asaeclatcd Pressl

NEW YORK, July Works
Progress Administration workers
throughout the nation were re-
ported to be quitting their jobs
in protest over provisions in the
new relief bill. Thousands IN this
state are out IN defiance of de-
partment rules concerning alb
sence from work, which will
jeopardize their return following
five days away.
Large cities nationwide re-
ported large protest layoffs, made
chiefly because of new regula-
tons requiring $50 hours of work
each month. This rule requires
approximately twice the number
hours of work in some cases with
no raise in the wage scale.
Work projects are paralyzed in
scattered areas. WPA unions are
reported to be acting to call still
more workers. Congressional
leaders, however, state that there
is not ghost of a chance that
the bill will be changed to suit
the workers now out on strike. /"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-07

com E. Yelvington. Privates First
Class Andrew j. Sitton, Ned Hol-
lingsworth and Ormond u. Boni-
fay. Privates Harry Green, Britt
A. Fender, James w. Glance,
Charles L. Greene, Nils F. Guze-
witch, Russell l.. Mammacher.
Walter G. Nets, James F. Shiles,
William l. Thomas and Ernest
L. Tippens.
Arriving with the detail were
automobiles, trucks with office
equipment for headquarters and
other offices of the regiments.
The trucks are being used this
afternoon for hauling impedi-
menta for the camp from the p.
and o. dock this afternoon.
The Regimental Band under
command of Warrant Officer
Caesar LaM0naca, is scheduled to
arrive over the highway Sunday
morning and 60 directly into
camp.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-07
Henry Thompson Much
Interested In Having
Boat Races Arranged

Henry S. Thompson, vice-presi,
dent of the Hopkins Carter Hard
ware Co, of Miami, is coming
back to Key West, the old home
city for his annual visit and va
cation.
Mr.. Thompson has made his
tory for the famous 'sSnipe Glass
of small sail boats, and with his
.nimble and speedy little Bar
bara II, and has written the
secretary of the Key West Yacht
Club that he would like to have
a race or two arranged after his
arrival. He is bringing the
Barbara with him with that
idea in view.
Expected to arrive the latter
part of this week Mr.. Thompson
would like to meet any of the
local sailors who would like to
give his vessel a work out, and
they are invited to call at the
Chamber of Commerce and re-
ceive information.
There is strong possibility
that the Snipe class of boat is
the type which will be adopted
by the Key West club as the one
they will select from among the
nationally approved one design
class Of small boats, it is said by
members of the local organiza-
ton.
There are many of this class of
boats in the various clubs along
the coast and it will be an easy
matter for Key West to secure
recognition in the inter-city re-
gattas. All we need is the boats,
Key West has the sailors, said an
enthusiast of the sport.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-07

CONFER TODAY
SEEK TO MAKE SENATE RE-
TAIN EMBARGO PRovI-
sIoNs AMENDMENT
tBy Associated Press,

WASHINGTON, July 7.-Isola-
ZIONIST Senators today met in
committee meeting under chair
manship of Senator Hiram john
son Of California to discuss ways
and means to enforce the Senate
to retain the embargo provisions
amendment recently passed by.
the House when the Neutrality
Bill was oked.
A stiff struggle is expected
when this measure comes up for
consideration in the Senate and
the isolationists who want moth
ing to do with affairs across the
ocean at all will carry ON the
legislative warfare with the ad-
ministration to the bitter end. it
is stated by these senator's.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-07
GRAND JURY Is
STILL AT WORK

No presentment in the matter
of the killing Of Frank GuerTo by
Leland R. Sawyer on the night
of June IS had been made by the
grand jury, which was selected
Wednesday. and has since that
time been examining witnesses,
up to the time Of going to press.
Judge Arthur Gomez. who will
preside IN Circuit Court at the
trial should the jury present q
true bill' in the matter. said this
morning that there would be no
further session of court until the
jury advised the court Of its read
mess to make q presentment.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-07
vua
Hitler Nay Cancel His
Proposed Trip To Danlg
tBy Assoeiated Press,

power struggle for mutual pacts
between England, France aDd
Russia has struck a snag. No
agreement could be reached in re-
gard to guarantees to smaller ma
tons in which the three nations
were separately interested Ef-
forts are being made, however.
to continue to conferences on a
basis Of strictly mutual accord
with no reference to outside in
terests whatever.
In italy, the announcement
that the Russian, French, English
pact may fail Of naturalization,
is meeting with mixed reactions.
It is felt in this country that il
the treaty is not made a reality
that the incident will serve TO
hasten the return of Winston
Churchill and Anthony Eden to
the cabinet of Prime Minister
Chamberlain, q circumstance that
viii be particularly displeasing
to both Mussolini and Hitler.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-07
JAPS CONTINUING
WITH NDIGNTIES
cry Associated Press,

TOXIC. July Undressing
evidence Of Japan's determine
ton to rule out all foreign influ-
ence in China comes today as re-
ports tell of continued indignities
being suffered by British citizens
in the foreign concession areas.
Al complete ''slamming of the
door" to both British and French
influence in all affairs of govern
ment in Japanese controlled Chi
ma is likely if the wishes of the
army faction in Toxic gains more
Roadway. as it now appears GER
tain it will.
Demonstrations against the
Britains are increasing through
out Japan. Nipponese troops in
China are encouraging Chinese
to riot against British merchants
and residents. Taking over of
all foreign concessions with COM
plete rule appears not far off.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-07

LONDON, July 7.-Announce-
ment came from Berlin today
that Hitler may cancel his sug-
gested trip to Danzig late this
month and it is now felt that
England's recent show of force in
treatment of the crisis condition
existing has at last had its effect
on the feuhrer.
Another situation that has act
ed to lessen tension is the agree
ment made by the home guard
troopers in Danzig to the Polish
government that they viii cease
all military activities imme-
diately.
Top-speed production of air.
planes in English factories. bring
ing the nations air strength up
to near-equal comparison with
Germany and Italy. IS stated as
the chief reason for a lessening
of war tension throughout Eu-
rope today.
Meanwhile, however. the three
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-07
Visiting Scout Troop
Guests At Camp Fire

The visiting Boy Scouts Of
Troop Sc, Pierce, Polk County,
Fla, were entertained at camp
fire Wednesday night on South
Beach by local Troops SO, 81, So
and 3d. Among invited guests
were Girl Scouts of Troop |.
Scoutmaster Kennedy and As
sistant Scoutmaster Rentz were
in charge of the visiting troop.
A committee representing all To-
cal troops was in charge of
events, during which the usual
hot dogs and pop were served.
A special feature was an in
formal investiture service con-
Quoted by Scoutmaster Peirce of
Troop 81, when in the presence
of the entire assembly, Bernard
Diaz was inuucted as a tender
loot scout into Troop 81. Scout
Commissioner j. j.. Trevor pre-
scented the new scout with his
badge.
With the approval of the chair
man of the Awarding Court,
Wilbur Moehrke, who was pres
ent, Scoutmaster Peirce present
ed two of his scouts with merit
badges, these being the first of
such awards under the jurisdic-
ton of the present District Com
mittee. Scout Donald Lowe was
awarded badge for swimming
and Scout Eugene Berkowitz an
other for swimming and one as a
Junior Life Saver.
Following the awarding cere-
mony, Scoutmaster Kennedy ex-
pressed his appreciation for the
many courtesies shown his troop.
District Chairman NJ. E. Berko-
witt responded on behalf of the
local troops. after which Scout
master Pierce brought the camp
fire to close with the Great
Scoutmaster's Benediction.
Others present were Acting
Scoutmaster Sawyer of Troop SO,
Scout Mistress Eva Warner of the
Girl Scouts troop, Scout Mother
Reba Sawyer of Troop So and
Mrs. NJ. Z. Berkowitz.
Scouts Campo, SO, Perez, 81,
Navarro, So, and Valdez, so, were
on the committee in charge Of
arrangements.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-07

in LOUISIANA
BEGAN TODAY
HIGH oFFIcIALDoM "oUAK-
ING IN IT'S SHOES" AS GOV.
LONG PUSHES PROCEED
INGs
tfsy Aasoe;ntea Press,

BATON ROUGE, July z. High
lofficialdom in this state was to-
day 'quaking in its shoes as
threatened investigations by
newly designated Governor L. X.
Long starts proceedings to I'M
cover activities of many officials
who are alleged to have connec-
tons with private concerns do
ing business with the state.
Governor Long states that he
has under advisement several
such cases and that he will in
S,sist that government officials
discontinue association with such
concerns or resign from their po-
sitions with the state.
Reorganization of the whole
state government structure is 90
ing ahead. Today the Depart
ment of Publicity, organized I'M
der the regime Of Gov. Leche.
was dismissed, putting five men
out of job. Other departments
are in for either dismissal or re-
duction of personnel. .PayroIls
will also come up for attention
with an eye to purging the lists
of all workers found.
Meanwhile, the Grand Jury in
yestigation of the State Univer-
sity affairs proceeds. No report
of findings is forthcoming; how
yeer. it is stated that astounding
revelations are being uncovered
which may bring several state
officials into the spotlight Of pub
lie disapproval.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-07
TENDER EMMA
NOW ANCHORED

Report by radiopnone this
morning at 10 o'clock from the
Tender Zinnia showed that the
vessel was anchored in Hawks
Channel to remain until the
'squally weather had subsidized.
The tender is at work con-
structing the working platform at
Coffin Patches and setting the
discs for the piling, which will
be used for the establishment of
the beacon on the Patches Shoaf.
Berthed at the Coast Guard
dock in Key West is the Tender
Ivy, and is awaiting the call from
the Zinnia that the platform and
discs are in place when the ten
der will leave for the location
and start the work of driving the
piling.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-07
SHOWS NEED FOR
BEACH; VISITORS
in CITY COMMENT
SECRETARY OF CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE: FEELS THAT
CONCERTED ACTON WILL
HELP MATTER

independence Day brought a
llull in visitors and mail that
gave us a chance catch UP on
some details VINE catching up
was sorely needed. said the sec
Rotary of the Chamber of Com
merce, S. G. Single ton, this morn
ing.
The immediate necessity for
concerted action to provide a
beach and bathing facilities was
brought forcibly home to us by a
group of visitors who had come
for weeks visit and who had
turned around for an immediate
return to the mainland, first
stopping at the Chamber of Conn
.merce to give the secretary an
overhauling and issuing their
own Declaration of Independ-
ence.
In no uncertain terms they
stated that their idea of life, lib
eTty and the pursuit of happiness
In q southern seaside city COM
prised bathing beach and a
place where bathing suits could
be put on.
This story might be called
bad publicity, and it is, if we
continue to allow visitors to car
ry it back home.
But it is the best of publicity
II it brings to the minds of Key
West hotel men and rooming
house operators the fact that a
little concerted action on their
part now, will save them thou
sands Of dollars before January
[, 194O'.
There is no insuperable OBJ
stacle to the obtaining Of a mu-
nicipally operated beach and bath
houses, the secretary stated, ex-
cept lassitude on the part of peo-
pie who should at least be inter
ested in self-preservation, even
Il they are not interested in civic
enterprise.
Except for slight rise in
temperature. occasioned by the
receipt of a postal card from
South Carolina demanding some
pictures for the walls Of our Iiv-
ing rooms Secretary Singleton
continued. the rest Of the day
passed off quietly. ending in 4
delightful banquet in the Rain
bow Room of La Concha Hotel
where the Order of Caballero de
la Luz had honored the Key West
Chamber of Commerce by invit-
ing It to have a representative
present"
In conclusion, the executive of
the local chamber stated:
1T was a notable gathering Of
fair women and brave men, and
there were enough Key West DO
liticos present to put the town in
the front rank if they could act
as unanimously as they can par
take of good food.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-07
SEEK TO REMOVE
FRED EBERHARDT
NUMBER OF PETITIONS WE'RE
CIRCULATED IN KEY WEST
YESTERDAY

Seeking the removal of Fred
o. Eberhardt, as supervisor time
keeper of the WPA Monroe coun-
ty area, number of petitions
were circulated in Key West yes
terday and are to be forwarded
to Roy Schroeder, state admins
traitor WPA in Jacksonville.
None of the petitions contain
any specific charges against Mr..
Eberhardt, his removal is simply
asked of the administration head
in the state.
On the other hand kilograms
have been sent to Washington to
Senators Claude Pepper and G..
o. Andrews, asking that before
any action is taken in the mat
ter that the case be given
thorough investigation.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-07
HOOVER TELLS HOW
TO STAVE OFF WAR
FORMER U. S. PRESIDENT
SPOKE BEFORE coNvEN.
TIoN OF c.E. SOCIETIES

CLEVELAND. o., July Two
important suggestions for the
prevention of war and alienation
of suffering during any war were
stated by former president Her
bert Hoover today in a speech
before the International Conven-
ton of Christian Endeavor Socie-
ties being held in this city.
Hoover called on the conven-
ton To endorse resolutions out
.lawing all bombings by airplanes
and to force neutral countries
into alliance in order that inter-
nation pacts and treaties would
be enforced.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-07
PIERCES SPEND
VACATION HERE

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond r.
Pierce and son John r. Coffman,
accompanied BY ellis Randall,
OF St. Augustine. spent the Fourth
Of July IN Key West at the home
Of Mrs. Pierce's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Caesar Catala. GOT Division
street.
They were also accompanied
by Miss Juanita Harrington. Miss
Carolyn conroy and James "A.
Crawford. all Of Miami, who were
guests at the Catalas.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-07
STEAMER WILL
ARRIVE TODAY

Steamer st. Mary. of the. Stand
ard Fruit and Steamship Co, is
due to arrive in port this after
noon from New York and will
berth at the main pier of the
Porter Dock Co.
The ship will take on water.
fuel oil and other supplies and
sail for Frontera, Mexico.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-07
Permission Granted To
Use Additional WOIkIllGn
Here On Sewer Project

Good news was received this
morning by B. Curry Moreno,
area supervisor for WPA activi-
ties, when his office received per-
mission from J. Y. Wilburl direc-
tor of operations. for the placing
of additional personnel on Sewer
Project 582, repairs Of streets.
Mr.. Moreno told The Citizen
that this additional use of per-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-07
DECREE
FILED in COURT

Decree in the divorce case of
Margaret Jaycocks Cerezo versus
her husband; Joseph Cerezo. was
filed yesterday afternoon in the
officer Of Clerk Ross G. Sawyer,
OF Circuit C0urt.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-07

sonnet will take care of Street
Project 1911, for which the funds
had been exhausted and the prof.
ect brought to a close on June 30.
1t was also said by Mr.. Moreno
that work will begin about July
IL, and there will be approx
mately 200 men to work on the
project, for which has been al
lowed the sum of $25, 0Oo.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-07
Council Kills Ordinance
To Levy Gasoline Tax
Many Other Matters TAX
en- Up During Regular
Session OF Organization
Last Night

The City Council at lis regular
meeting last night killed the ord
nance that would have placed q
levy of one cent a gallon on all
gasoline sold in Key West. The
measure was passed on its initial
reading at a former meeting. but
On IFS presentation for second
reading last night failed of pass
age.
Another ordinance fixing the
amount to be paid for connecting
UP with the city's new water
mains was passed on its first
reading.
A report was read showing that
$133.05 was the amount of the
total receipts at the Key West
Aquarium for the month of June.
Chief of Police Ivan EIwood
made his report on the collection
of fines during the month of
June, which was shown to be
s204.
Abelardo Lopez made applica-
ton for a license to operate a
beer and wine saloon at the cor
ner of Simonton and Petronia
streets. hat mr. action was taleni
N the matter.
Councilman William Freeman,
chairman of the finance commit
tee. asked to be relieved of his
duties in this, connection, but no
action was taken.
A letter was read from the
American Legion Post requesting
that tickets be given to the visit
ing delegates here during the
coming convention for free adj
mission to the golf course and
aquarium. The request was
granted.
A letter was read from Super
visor of Registration E. c. Gomez
and Archie Roberts. city clerk,
certifying ahat the names on the
petitions circulated recently for
calling a special election on the
charter issue were found to be
correct and in accordance with
the names on the qualified list
Of voters. The council ordered
that the matter of calling a spe-
cial election be turned over to
the ordinance committee for the
purpose of preparing an ordin-
ance in connection with the pro-
posed referendum, embodied in
which viii be the date selected
for the special election, which
win be approximately five
or six weeks from now.
Frank johnson, member of the
committee which had been work
ing on plan TO put into effect a
general sales tax, which would
be a voluntary proposition, re-
ported to the council last night
that after a survey had been
made. it was evident that the
merchants and others were not in
favor of the proposal. In lieu of
this, Mr.. johnson submitted a
new plan of contributions to the
fund to take care of sponsoring
WPA projects. The new plan
win be through written and sign
ed pledges by merchants and 9th
er individuals. who are to speci-
fly the amount they viii contri-
butte at regular periods toward
the cause. The council gave its
approval in the matter.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-07

Secretary, Died Today
Began Public Life Fifty
Years Ago; Born In Vir-
ginia; Reached Age OF
Seventy-Seven

my ASAoctntcO Fre89p
WASH ON. July -
Claude swanson. secretary of the
navy. died this morning follow
ing q severe stroke suffered early
Yesterday while visiting his. fav-
oriie fishing camp on the Rapid.
an River.
swanson was ~ years old. hav-
ing been born In SwansonvilIe.
Va. March 2s. 1852.
Secretary Swanson had been
i'll for the past five years, though
serving full time in the Presi-
dents cabinet. guiding the affairs
of the navy department.
President Roosevelt was shock
ed to hear of his cabinet MEM
ber's death, stating that q learn
with deep sorrow of the death of
my good friend, Mr.. Swanson.
The nation joins me in express
ing deep sense of loss of faith
full servant of the public's inter-
est.
The President spoke of Secre-
tary Swanson's ability and i'm
tegrity. His loyalty to principle
governed at all times his per-
f0fInance of office.
Mr.. Swanson began public life
fifty years ago when he entered
Congress for the first of seven
terms. In 1906 he was elected
Governor of Virginia, following
which office he returned TO Con-
greSs. In 1888 he was called to
President Rooseveltsi cabinet as
head of the navy department.
The death of Claude Swanson
marks the passing of three mem
bers of President Roosevelts cab
met. William H. Woodin, secre-
tary of the treasury, and George
H. Dearn, secretary of war, were
the other two deaths.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-07

Key West. Florida. has the
most eQuable climate in the
country; with an average
range Of only Ia. Fahrenheit