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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11
NATIONAL GUARD
 PROPOSED, ALASKA

First Joint Memorial of the Senate introduced by request of Senator Vic Rivers of Fairbanks is petit ton for the establishment of Ma tional Guard in Alaska.
 The memorial as introduced is a petition to the Secretary of War Harry H. Woodring and Governor of Alaska John w. Troy. It claims that insofar as Alaska now has no established National Guard unit, and the geographic position of AL aska makes it a first line of defense for the United States, such unit would aid in the protection of ports and communities throughout the Territory in the event of attack by a foreign nation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11
Hard Boiled Cops (ringe Before Mikes

DENVER, Jan. 11-fnstallation of a two-way radio system for Denver police patrol cars brought such an epidemic of mike fright" that a school of elocution had to be estab- lished
 No matter how much courage some officers may have they shrink like violet when they face the microphone, said Detective How ard Williams, radio technician. They became unintelligible, or they shouted so loudly they nearly deaf enea the dispatchers at headquart- ers."
 With little training most off cers overcame tn cir difficulties, Williams said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11
COLONEL MEARS
 DIES, SEATTLE

SEATTLE, Jan. 1i.-Col. Freder- ick Mears, 60, Assistant Chief En- gineer of the Great Northern Rail- way, died today in a local hospital after an illness of ten days.
 Col Mears had a distinguished career which included Army service in Philippines, Panama and Over seas.
 He surveyed the Panama canal and was Chairman of the Board in construction of the Alaska Railroad, a former member of the Alaskan En- gineering Commission and General Manager of the Alaska Railroad for several months.
 The widow, son and daughter sur yive
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11

any of it's forms. Collectors are ad- vised, however, that they are per- mitted to furnish information to tax practitioners, banks, trust compan- ies, and others when forms are to be used for tax purposes. The Com missioner has defined tax pur- poses" to include forms reasonably required for work sheets and perm anent files.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11

of an old Chinese gold buying store and assay office in this once thriv- ing California gold rush town.
 Explaining the find, which at tracted throngs of observers for al- most a month to downtown sluicing scene, Olson said:
 The gold apparently scope d through the cracks of the building in the early days when the Chinese gold buyers handled millions of eol- lars of gold dust and nuggets.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11
Hollywood Sighb And Sound5
By Robbin Coeas

HOLLYWOOD Cal, Jan. 11-Its high time credit signed for the popularity parentood Hollywood which to hide it's babies behind
 And if other claimant arises you Bryant burn the fact babies Hollywood knowledged by movie stars but boasted about
 Washburn is bit player you find him set of Claudette Colberts Midnight" Essanay Chicago Washbun plane with Francis x. Buslman.
 In those stellar credo that babies be neither public sucde publczed Bushman celebrities and had children the public they pictured poten tial Romeos for screen-struck gal
 One day sick of this recalls Wahburn land took yearod baby boy a stroll his buggy Sheridan Road That stroll practically sensation and the reaction everybodys favorable My fans didn't drop cold in fact they liked attitude
 And therwel Bng Crosby favoiite ali las four Marlene Detrch's mpeded by her daughter Norma Shearers children didn't keep her down and married children their out adopted Often the unmarried Loretta Young-wll adopt child when possible
 Babies "in" in Hollywood and "in" to stay.
 Washburn incidentally looking trim and ex for slight substantially the yesterday is undiscouraged by his fall from fame.
 This business like big roulette wheel he chuckled You
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11
CHECK BOUNCED;
 FRIENDSHIP ENDS

PETERSBURG, Ind, Jan. H. The friend" who had Sheriff Cleve Goodman identify him at local bank so he could cash a check be- came the sheriff's guest when the check bounced.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11
FIND PAY DIRT
 IN SHOP RUINS

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Jan. H. Two veteran prospectors have dis covered gold in the heart of nearby Nevada City's Chinatown.
 The men-John c. Calhoun and Clarence Olson-struck pay dirt while rummaging through the ruins
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11
L0afers Will Go
 To Special Colony

JOHANNESBURG, Jan. 11.-In order to deal with European Wont Works" in the Transyaal, a penal colony has been opened on farm in the Barbeton district
 Any European man living on char ity and refusing to accept work will be sent to the colony.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-23
Several Marriage
Licenses Issued

Marriage of Leon Bitran, of
Saloneque, Greece, and Gladys
Oellingrath, of Glasgow, Scot
land, was performed late Tuesday
afternoon, in the office of County
Judge Raymond Lord, with the
judge officiating. The high con-
tracing parties are said to have
departed at once for Miami.
This morning an officer of the
United States immigration de-
partment entered the office of
Judge Lord and made inquiries
regarding the possible where
abouts of Bitran. He did not
make known the object of his
visit.
Two other marriage licenses
have been issued since, one per-
hitting the marriage of Robert
Shultz and Annie L. Boyle and
the other permitting the wedding
of Ortilio Campo and Lydia Mo
lima.
Notation on the first license
was that the ceremony would be
performed by Rev. A. L. Maui
reau, S. j., and on the other it
was noted that the ceremony
was to be performed by Enrique
Esquinaldo, Jr., notary public.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-23
TRIBUTE TO
ANDY MILLER
PUBLISHED IN FEBRUARY IS.
SUE OF ROTARY TARPoN
AT FIT. LAUDERDALE

Issue of February of the Rotary
Tarpon, published by the Ro-
tarians of Fort Lauderdale, car
ries tribute to Andrew Miller,
former superintendent of the
Peninsular and Occidental Steam
ship Co., which will be read with
pleasure by his host of friends in
Key West, where he is at pres
ent, with Mrs. Miller, guests of
their son-in-law and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Trevor.
Captain Andy Miller, who, in
all his years as marine superin-
tendent of the P. & o. Steamship
Company, the article reads,
never failed to have one of his
ships come into port under Its
own pwer, is going to take time
off for a little fun He's retiring
from active duty and is to be
congratulated on winning a we'll
earned rest.
Few men are privileged to
know the high esteem of their
fellows as Captain Andy does
among the men with whom he
has worked for nigh onto 40
years. Many an eye was wet at
word he was retiring, and one
man summed up the feeling of
them all when he said: I've
known Capt. Miller for 40 years
and never knew him to do or say
an unkind thing. There, fellows,
is a mans mani
Those of us in Rotary know
Capt. Andy as an exemplary
member of this organization.
Were it not for Rotary, many of
us probably would not have had
the privilege of knowing Capt.
Andy. But, them that's what
makes Rotary worthwhile-men
like Captain Andy.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-23
SERVICE STATION
OPENING FRIDAY

Key Vests first Purol Service
Station opens with full-Service
facilities tomorrow, Friday, with
their new, cottage-Style station
at Division and Francis streets.
The station will serve as distri-
button headquarters in Key West
for all Purol productS-gaSoline,
oil, greaseS, batteries and tires.
]. H. Brady, manager of the
new station, has been connected
with the service business for ten
years, coming to this appoint
ment following management of
the Gulf station at Division and
Varela streets.
The station has all modern ap-
pointmentS, including an auto
matte lift for oiling and greas-
ing. Complete drive-in pave
ment of oiled stone has been in
stalled, enhancing the appearance
of the proprty considerably.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-23

JAMES DUFF, lately of 80 Hath
away Street, Maryhill, GLASGOW,
SCOTLAND.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN
that JAMES MACKENZIE MUIR
DOCH DUFF. residing at The
Bungalow, Haugh Street. Bains-
ford, Falkirk. Scotland, has pre-
scented a Petition to the Sheriff of
Stirling, Dumbarton and Clack-
mannan at DumbartOn, Scotland,
in terms of the Presumption of Life
Limitation (Scotland Act 1891
craving the Court to find that his
father the above named JAMES
DUFF has disappeared, that he has
not been known to be alive after
the month of NOVEMBER 1927,
and that he died or must be pre-
MEMBER 1884, or such other date
as the Court may fix, in which
Petition the following Interlocutor
has been pronounced viz
"Dumbarton. 9Th January
1889. The Sheriff Substitute
Grants Warrant to cite the De-
fender by serving her with a
copy of the Writ and Warrant
upon an induciae of seven days;
further Appoints the Petitioner
or his Agent to publish once in
the Glasgow Herald newspaper
and also in the Key West Citi-
zen newspaper, circulating in
Key West, Miami, Florida,
notice of the import of the
foregoing Petition. and of this
deliverance, and Ordains any
person interested if he or they
intend to show cause why the
prayer of the Petition should
not be granted, to lodge in the
hands of the Clerk-of Court at
Dumbarton a Notice of Appear
ance within fourteen days from
the date of such insertion in
said newspapers with certifica-
tion." III
(Sgd.) j, G. Burns.
OF WHICH INTIMATION IS
HEREBY MADE.
j. II. d ]. w. BURNS,
II High Street Falkirk, Scotland.
Solicitors for Petitioner.
feb23, 1899
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-23
Present Prizes
To Students

The officers representing the
American Legion Auxiliary, which
recently sponsored a contest
among the school groups for the
best posters on the subject of
Poppy Day" were in attendance
at the Junior High School assem-
bly, this morning, and presented
the prizes to the winners.
Prizes were awarded in the
following order: Donald Barber,
So; Billy Pinder, 81; Frances Col
Inns, 81, and Charles Salas, 81.
Officers making the presenta-
ton were Mrs. M. Sands, presi-
dent of the auxiliary organiza-
ton, and Mrs. Will Richardson
and Mrs. George F. Archer.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-23

supported by a chorus, including
Louise Prftchard., in soft toe with
Miss Parker iparferming the solo
ballet on toe,snJ2,
"The Night In Havana" will
also have its American repre-
sentation in the form of Miss
Elizabeth Gartenmyer's blues
voice and the tap routines of
Gerald Pinder.
Many other numbers will be
included in the show.
Preview Tonight
Preview of the highlights of the
beautiful presentation "a Night
in Havana" has been arranged
for tonight and will be seen at
IL o'clock on the brilliantly light
ed terrace of the Casa Marina
Hotel.
Mrs. Eva Warner, who has
made arrangements for the pre-
view, this mornig said that the
outstanding features of the en-
tertainment are to be shown, and
the late hour has been selected
because of the Key West His
torical Pageant, which is to be
repeated at Bayview Park 8
O'Clock tonight.
One of the features at the pre-
view tonight Twill be /the APP
pearance of Miss Denise Parker,
who is the guest star of the
Might in Havana" and will be
seen in one of the dances which
will be featured at the regular
performance.
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which were ruffled from the
waist down, were of the hoop
style. ".. A'at iii
Then followed the Junior
bridesmaids, Miss Dofiana viii
liams of Miami, cousin of the
bride, Miss Shirley Fac Russell
of Miami and Miss Minnie Louise
Williams, another cousin from
Tampa, who were in pink, gold
and orchid.
Finally came the flower girls
in light blue, light pink and light
yellow. Mrs. Russell, mother of
the bride, wore a tan lace gown
with brown velvet sash. Mrs.
Curry, mother of the groom, was
in printed chiffon.
The gentlemen were in dark
blue suits with white bow ties.
Ringbearer, Robert Pittman, bore
the ring on a white velvet cush-
ion.
The vestibule was beautiful
with green palms, gladioli and
white roses banked. The couple
were welded lat. the altar rail.
During the ceremony James
Thomas sang II Love You Truly"
and other selections accompanied
on the organ by Mrs. Mary Eliza
beth Sawyer, organist of the First
Methodist Church, who also play
ed the wedding march.
At a reception last night at the
residence of the brides parents
Miss Russell received numerous
gifts which she had added to
large number received from
host of friends.
The young couple left for Mi
ami this morning where they
were to take a plane to the
Bahamas today and spend a two
weeks wedding trip. They will
return and be at home to their
friends at their residence on
Washington street.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-23
DIVORCE BILL
FILED in COURT
BENITO PEREZ IS PLAINTIFF
IN PROCEED
INGS

Bill for divorce was entered
with clerk Ross C. Sawyer, OF
circuit court, yesterday afternoon
by Attorney j. G. Sawyercin be-
half of his client, Benito Perez
who is suing for divorce from his
wife, Rita Mais Perez. tSfA
1t is set forth in the bill that
the couple were married on Sep
TENDER 10, 1918, and lived as man
and wife until June 10, 1885, on
which date the wife deserted the
husband.
During their married life the
husband had transferred his saw
ings in the United States Post
Office at Key West, amounting
to $4,000, to the name and cred
it of the defendant.
She, without his consent, it is
represented, withdrew the funds
from the post office, went to
Cuba, stayed SIX. months and
spent the money. The plaintiff
on these grounds prays for a de-
cree of divorce.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-23
S OCI AL ( 9 ms
ACTIVITIES 1874
Pageant Last Night
Very Brilliant

Considering the adverse wea-
Their, large crowd witnessed
the first showing of the Key
West Historical Pageant last
night at Bayview Park, and fire.
quently applauded the many
spectacular tableau included in
the colorful scenes.
The elaborate costuming was
beautifully accumulated by the
lighting, and the narration in
Producing the eight scenes was
delivered over the sound system
by Emil Sweeting, pageant di-
rector.
Tonight's final showing of the
pageant will begin promptly at 8
o'clock at the park.
Many Key Westers who saw the
pageant when it was first pro-
duced last summer, were enthus-
iastic about the many revisions
and improvements which have
been made, and even voiced the
opinion that it was outstanding
among the numerous successful
productions that have been pre-
sented locally. In revising the
pageant, many attractive and en-
pertaining musical features, vocal
solos, dances, and speciality num-
bers were added. Several fea-
lures which were not available
for last nights performance will
be presented tonight, and an ex-
cellent performance is assured all
those wing attend.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-23
Great Incohonee To
Address Red Men

Great Incohonee, Edward c.
Levey of San Francisco, will
speak to the Improved Order of
Red Men and Degree of Poca-
hentas in Florida, at a special
meeting to be held at the Red
Mems Hall, 1919 North Miami
Avenue. in Miami, on Wednes-
day, March l, 8 p. m.
All members of these two or
CARNATIONS are urged to attend
this meeting as the Great Inco-
honee has special message of
interest to all Red Men and Poca-
hontas, according to G. A. Lund-
quist, Great Sachem.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-23
Russell-C Curry Nuptial Event.
At Stone Church Last NIGHT

Miss Nellie Louise Russell be-
came the bride of Allen E. Curry
last night at First Methodist
Church in one of the most beauti-
full weddings of recent years. The
ceremony was performed by Rev.
j. P. Lilly, assisted by Rev. Joe
Tolle.
Detail was carried out to per-
lection in the beautiful gowns
and ceremony. Miss Russell was
attired in a gown of old ivory
with train. 1t has tight bodice
and leg of mutton sleeves. A
beautiful full length veil was
topped by an orange blossom
tiara. She carried cream colored
Gala lilies with a cream ribbon.
From the motif of the brides
gown the rest of the bridal party
was gowned in a beautiful ar
ray of rainbow colors ranging
from dark colors among the
bridesmaids to lighter colors
for the junior bridesmaids. The
men were in dark suits.
Maid of Honor, Miss Beulah
Lee Williams of Tampa, a cousin
of the bride, was in a dark rose
gown and carried a beautiful old
fashioned bouquet and wore a
tiny, old fashioned hat and lace
mittens. Matron of honor, Mrs.
o. S. Long was in chamousse
drop shoulder cut and plain ex-
cepting for ruffles at the hem.
The bridesmaids, Miss Susan La
Kin, Miss Edna Gomez and Miss
Jennie Mae Johnson were in
Bemberg crepe in cerise, dark
blue and dark green.
All the bridesmaids wore the
Old-fashioned hats and carried
old-fashioned bouquets, which
were beautifully made by Mrs.
Belle De Poo. They also carried
white lace mittens and their skirts,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-23
Plans Being Perfected For Coming
Flower Show Opening Saturday
(By Nina Leslie Calleja)

Things are going forward for
the Annual Flower Show to
start on Saturday of this week.
The show will open for the
judges awards at l o'clock, and
will then open to the public at 3
o'clock. It has been announced
that one hundred corsages, made
of local flowers, will be pre-
sented to the first one hundred
ladies to attend the show.
One chairman has been added
to the list published previously.
Mrs. Stuart Cramer will be in
charge of the Wild Flower ex-
hibit.
1t has also been announced
that visitors to Key West are in
vited to participate in the show,
and should any visitors desire to
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-23
SERVICE CLUB
HAS PROGRAM
ORGANIZATION HOST TO LA
DIES AT SESSION TUES
DAY NIGHT
(By CLUB REPORTER

More than sixty members and
guests enjoyed an excellent pro-
gram Tuesday evening at the
Ladies Night" meeting of the
Stone Church Service Club with
Parson Joe A. Tolle as master of
ceremonies.
Through the efforts of Mr..
Johnson and Rev. Tolle the hall
was decorated with bunting,
flags, flowers and palms in carry
ing out the spirit of the meeting
on the eve of Washington's birth
day.
Highlights of the program were
welcome addresses by Mrs. Jose
phine Doughty and Dan Harri-
son.
Several numbers by the Hospi-
tality Trio Ensemble, a number
of vocal solos by Jimmie Thomas,
with Gus Ayala and T. B. Kleb-
sattel accompanying, a number
of vocal solos by Virgie Key with
Carmen Macbeth accompanying,
and last, but not least, the battle
of the sexes proved very inter-
eSting.
The battle of sexes was not a
physical combat, as usual, nei-
Their was it verbal tongue-wag-
ging mix-up, but a real mental
battle of knowledge and wit,
fought to the bitter end with the
females conquering, as usual.
Allan E. Curry and Miss Mel
lie Louise Russell were given
seats of honor at the speakers
table and presented a wedding
present by the club. Mr.. Curry
was the first president of this or
ganization.
Guests of the club were: Mr..
and Mrs. w. T. Mcconnell of Ken
lucky, DR.. and Mrs. John Slim
lee of Ohio, Mr.. and Mrs. w. j.
Ingling of Idaho, Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. MacNair of New York, Mrs.
G. T. Klebsattel of Massachu-
sets, Capt. Slingluff of Virginia,
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams of Mis-
souri,, and Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. M.
Gray of Ohio.
The success of this enjoyable
occasion was due to chairman Al
Ian Hampton and his program
committee, and Mrs. Ketchum
and her assistants, who prepared
an excellent banquet.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-23

arrange and exhibit any plants,
flowers, etc., they communicate
with the chairman, and their
participation will be welcomed.
Judges will be Mrs. c. A. Mar
shall, Mrs. Everett Winter, Mrs.
Edith Rhodes Foster, Mr.. and
Mrs. Anton Fischer and Van
Nortwick.
One of the outstanding ex-
hibits will be antiques, and Mrs.
Wallace Bryant Kirke asks that
anyone having antiques and
small tables, chairs, etc. they
wish to have placed on display
communicate with her. There
will also be seen at the Flower
Show an exhibit of land and
marine shells from all parts of
the world, the collection of Mrs.
Mario Calleja.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-23
LIE G AIS
IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY,
FLORIDA. IN PROBATE.
N 70 nf

Nv u
IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY,
FLORIDA. IN PROBATE.
In re: Estate of
SAMUEL E. MOUNTS,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
To all creditors and all persons
having claims or demands against
said Estate:
You, and each of you, are hereby
notified and required to present
any claims and demands which
you, or either of you, may have
against the estate of Samuel E.
Mounts, deceased, late of Monroe
County, Florida, to the Hon. Ray
mOnd r. Lord, County Judge of
Monroe County, at his office in the
County Courthouse in Monroe
County, Florida, within eight calen-
dar months from the date of the
first publication hereof. All claims
and demands not presented within
the time and in the manner pre-
scribed herein shall be barred as
provided by law.
Dated February 9th, A. ID. 1889.
JOHN T.. MOUNTS,
AS Administrator of the Estate of
Samuel L. Mounts, Deceased.
feb9-16-23; MARI, 1889
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-23
Might In Havana" To Feature
Talented Dancers Tomorrow Night

Everything is in readiness for
the annual show ''The Night In
Havana, Friday night at the
Habana-M Madrid which is includ-
ed in the ia Semana Allegro"
celebration. Mrs. Eva Warner,
director of the colorful floor
show, states that the show will
feature difficult latin routines,
performed by talented dancers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert BOA,
considered an authority on the
rumba will be seen in a Rhumba,
supported by chorus.
The young dancing team of
Daniels and Canova will intro
duce a new number "a Rhumba
Tap. being performed for the
first time in Key West. These
two scholars of Gerald Pinder
are a talented and very charm
ing pair.
What really promises to be a
treat is 'Ferdinan The Bull"
number supported by the Jim
ME Heffner's troop of enter
tanners.
The most unique number of
the show is the ever popular
'Bolerol" With the throhbing
strains and tom-tom beats of
Blue Prelude" the number win
be danced by Louise Pritchard
and Gerald Pinder. Gerald and
Louise will be assisted in this
number by an ensemble of girls,
dressed in black satin and silver.
In this routine many intricate
and dangerous lifts and steps
will be danced on the tile floor
of the Habana-Madrid Club
Every effort is being made fol-
the lighting effects and colorful
background for this particular
ensemble routine.
Denise Parker, premiere dan
sense of many operas, will be
seen in a ballet number, Blue
Danube" Miss Parker will bt
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-23
USES SOUND WAVES

TOLEDO-A sound laboratory
here finds that it can sour milk
by sound waves and then re-
verse the process to sweeten the
milk again. Sound waves also
can be produced to create nau-
seau. AS by-products of the
loud-speaker field the labora-
tory has developed listening de-
vices to find leaks in under
ground pipes and to locate ore
bodies.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-23
TRANSPORTATION
Two Steamers Due

Two steamers of the Clyde
Mallory Lines are scheduled to
arrive in port tomorrow after
noon, according to advices re-
ceived at the Mallory offices and
posted this 1n6rning.
The first of these, it is expect
ed, will be the Ozark from New.
Orleans to Key West, Miami and
Jacksonville, and the other is the
Brazos from Galveston to Key
West and New York.