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BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY
(Deland Sun News

July 4th isn't far distant. Back in the good
old days" it always proved sort of get to-
gether for everybody in the community. They
had big fireworks party at night, possibly a
parade or two and some patriotic speeches I'M
fortunately the patriotic part is to certain ex-
tent overlooked in this day and time While we
regret that, there isn't much that can be done
about it at the present time. ss
However there is something that can. be
done about the numerous fatal and near fatal in
juries which occur on July 4, each year. Accord
ing to records of the American Medical Associa-
ton we had 20 injuries in the state Of Florida on
that day a year ago. In the entire nation we
found 1883 suffering hurts of varying degrees
Just how many people have been killed since
the turn of the century by the use Of fireworks?
More than the entire total of deaths in the AM
erican army during the Revolutionary War. A
staggering total in nation which is supposed to
be civilized--where we are supposed to have the
most modern standards of improvements.
There were two outstanding causes of deaths
from fireworks on July 4. of last year. One was
body burns suffered by girls when their flimsy
dresses caught afire. Another was the mutila-
ton received by boys or men as the result Of
their experiments with homemade explosives.
We would be the last to suggest that fireworks
be banned on July 4. It would be hopeless task
for the youngsters are going to have them or else
However, we would suggest that where those Of
tender years use them they be accompanied BY an
adult who viii see that they handle them with
care.
And explode your firecrackers outside
the corporate limits or on vacant lots. They
could easily start fire which would result in
property damage amounting to thousands Of dos-
lars
Use care when handling fireworks both fCx
the protection of yourself and others
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On Duval street-Mrs. Julio
DePoo at home making a pretty
picture playing with her kitten,
Consuelo.
Tub" Price of Miami and
Bob" Spottswood having an
early breakfast and off on a fish
ing jaunt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allan B. Cleare,
Jr., weekending in Miami.
Hearing a discussion of the
age-old subject of mothers-ir1-
law today we vote orchids to the
woman who spoke with deep
gratitude and love of her mother
in-law. For the tender love and
care in childhood given to the
man whom she loved and mar
ried. One of the sweetest stories
in the Bible is Ruth and Naomi,
r. C. Perky of Perky, Fla@ is
justly proud of his beautiful re-
sort hotel.
And there are Howard Overlin
and Henry Taylor plotting a
pleasant evening, no doubt.
Japan might well remember
that chip on the shoulder some
times turns into a knot on the
head.
Much discussion, pro and con,
is going on about the proposed
new city charter. It's well to re-
member that change is progress.
Margery Rawlings pulitzer
prize winner) in her recent book,
"The Yearling", gets her south
ern dialect a wee bit mixed at
times.
Speaking of our handsome po-
lice force-one of our Key West
firemen took beauty honors at
the recent State Convention, it is
rumored. A handsome group,
too.
Mrs. George Mayo, 933 Elem
ing street, gets first prize for
growing petunias. Mrs. Mayo
has one plant that reaches the
height Of six feet.
Some day Key West citizens
will give well deserved loving
cup to Stephen Singleton Sfot his
earnest and devoted efforts in
behalf of this city.
Howard Wilson made a grand
and inspiring speech to the Jay
Gees at their recent meeting.
With malice toward some: Who
starts all those mean rumors to
destroy every forward movement
that good citizens go to the trou-
bic to effect for the good of the
community?
The highest tribute: Poems
are made by fools like me, but
only God can make a tree"
Joyce Kilmer.
Adios,
Al FLORIDA CRACKER.
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the KEY WEST CITIZEN

WILL always seek the truth and print il
without fear and without favor; never be
afraid to attack wrong or to applaud right;
always fight for progress; never be the or
gan or the mouthpiece of any person, clique,
faction or class; always do its utmost for the
public welfare; never tolerate. corruption or
injustice; denounce vice and praise virtue
commend good done by individual or organ
ization; tolerant of others rights, views and
opinions; print only news that will elevate
and not contaminate the reader; never COM
promise with principle.
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TANK VESSEL
ARRIVES HERE

Tanker Norlys, of the Tanker
Corporation, arrived in the har-
Dor Tuesday night and awaited
orders from the owners, which
are to be received through the
Porter Dock Co. and will be con-
veyed to the ship.
Steamer Ceiba, Of the Stand
ard Fruit and Steamship CO.. is
due to arrive IN port today
and viii be consigned to the Por-
ter Dock Company for oil, water
and provisions. The ship IS from
New York ard IS bound for From
terra. Mexico. 81
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: There are thousands of winter resorts
all ever the world reckoning the tourist
z.foE his trade, and on account of the UNI
certain conditions in Europe many tourists
will not go abroad as they have been ac-
cushioned to in the past, and go to inviting
places in the United States, chiefly Florida
and california. Key West is different and
distinctive That and the proximity to Mi
-ami, should be publicized to the limit. It
lis bound to bring gratifying results and the
Expense will not be an expenditure but an
investment.
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sssessssssssssss9sessses
CMTC Trainers Attitude
Toward Camp And Its
Opportunities
BY URIC cWYNN. JR.
Red" Trainee. Co. ID. cMTc
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

seoeooOoseoOoSoo0o0oOOoo
AT one time or another the
American youth of today sets
out to do some particular and
definitely planned work. 1t is
because of this idea that we look
to different spots in the United
States where various Army posts
are located. At these Army posts
the annual encampment of the
Citizens Military Training Camps
are held. The purpose of the
United States Government in
maintaining these camps is to
teach the American boy the ideals
of citizenship.
With this idea in mind we turn
to the persons who are selected
to attend these camps. They are
what is known as the better class
of American youth. The PHYSICAL,
mental and moral aspects are all
considered in choosing the
trainees for enrolment in the
Citizens Military Training Camps.
After passing two rigid physical
examinations and presenting char
acter references, boy may be
selected for the CMTC and enter
one of the four courses of instruc-
ton; namely: Basic or first
year; Red" or second year;
White or third year, and
White, the fourth and gradu-
ating year
In view of the fact that care
fully planned duties are required,
and the fact that hard work is
one of the duties, it seems only
right that we point out that, not
withstanding this, there are very
few who ever fail to return for q
second years training. After one
encampment they usually stop
and think of the opportunities
arising from attending the
ONTO.
It is the consensus of opinion
by all who ever attend these
camps that some time in the flu
ture they themselves will be act
ing as officers with commissions
received through graduation
from CMTC and pursuance Of
farther extension work at home.
Upon entering d young Ameri-
can boy is impressed by the safi-
tation in the camp the sincere
interest of the Medical Officers
to see that the trainee is fit, and
stays fit--the way in which the
boy is made to feel as if he was
Just on months outing-the
coupling of work and play, and
the many various opportunities
for learning more which are of
fered.
The curriculum OF a Uni
Camp is not made up solely of
military work, but also includes
physical training, athletics, and
social training.
1t is for these reasons that q
trainee. when asked, viii give his
attitude toward the Citizens MILF
tary Training Camp as: 2CMTC
for one year-CMTC for four
years.
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. Ridiculing the struts and stares of
Hitler and Mussolini is the one way to
bring EN- down to earth. In Don Quixote,
-Cervantes Knocked the pompous strutting
of the Spanish don, and the world laughed
him out of existence. If another Cervantes
would arise (outside of Germany and Italy,
of course) he could do more to cool down
the strutters and put them in their places,
than England and France combined.
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Although foreign nations stuck US for
many billions, President Roosevelt plans to
lend $500, 100000 to them in the next two
years OF course, the johnson law pre-
vents any amount of this sum of going to
The debtor nations but to lend money to
South American countries will create just
80 many dead beats, with ill-will thrown in
10 boot. As it is with individuals so it is
with. nations-by refusing loans we retain
friendships, and conversely, by lending we
make enemies President Roosevelt should
-acquaint himself with the national sport
of 'fchfvo' in al the nations south of US
and he will not be so free with spending
..fsae taxpayers money ''for South American
politicians to play with, as Senator Borah
has so Understandings stated. Already
Latin American countries have defaulted
on millions of dollars of their bonds now
held by private investors in the United
States. why throw good money after bad,
Aren't we ever going to learn any sense?
VIII we always remain dupes and d0pes?
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CHANGE SCHEDULE
AT RAMONIN'S

Announcement is made on
page one today of change IN
the summer schedule at Ra-
monin's Restaurant owing to the
holiday period next week.
This popular dining room will
be open tomorrow, Sunday. Mon
day and Tuesday to accommodate
expected visitors as wen as resi-
dents who win probably cele-
brate the Fourth by eating out.
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Japan has requested that the Amer

Japan has requested that the Amer
lean destroyers be withdrawn from
Swallow, but Secretary Hull is adamant in
his refusal since there are Americans in
that seaport whose lives are jeopardized.
Wishy-washy in its foreign policy in GER
tain matters, our government has always
unhesitatingly called on the navy for the
projection of American lives in areas of
danger
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The negro baptizing drew a large
crowd to the foot of Whitehead
street yesterday afternoon where
a dozen candidates for immersion
received the rites. Members of
the colored church were robed in
white.
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BLIND OPERA

BRANTFoRD, Ont. = Seventy
blind students of the Ontario
School for the blind here will
present Edward Germans light
opera "Merrie England" on a
stage set in forest near here.
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ARRIVES N CITY

Allison +. French. Of the
Florida State Employment Serv-
ice, was an arrival this morning
for D visit with the local head of
the service, VIM. Y. Little, and
plans to return this afternoon to
Orlando.
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and Rosario Rosendo; Manford
Lands and Hazel Rodibaugh;
Theodore A. Motlow and Jewell
Nelson.
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FOR SALE lots, each 5Ox100.
Run from Washington to Won
Phister street. $1,000. Apply
rear 1877 Petronia street.
apr14-s
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FIVE ROOMS OF FURNITURE.
CHEAP. Apply, 14O1 Division
Street. june30-2tx
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FOURTEENTH. v-BoTTOM
CYPRESS BOAT; Four Horse
johnson Cupboard Motor; Four
Life Preservers, One Fire Ex-
tinguisher; Pair of Oars and
Row Locks; Anchor with Rope;
Umbrel1aall for $500. Apply
1917 Petronia Street. iun27-s
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The Monroes defeated the Slug
gers yesterday morning at Gato's
Park by a score of 8 to 2. The
game was without any unusual
plays but was interesting from
start to finish.
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FOR SALE-Bargain: Furnished
House, situated on two lots,
100x10O feet each. Apply to
1906 Virginia Street. may25-tfs
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Three marriage licenses we're
issued from the office of County
Judge Hugh Gum during the
week ending Saturday Issues
were made to Charles A. Smith
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ron SALE

NINETY ACRES OF LAND on
Boca Chica Key. Apply +. w.
Roberts, 803 Olivia street.
june13-1mox
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Editorial Comment: Make ready
your flags and banners, trim up
your old glory, fix up plenty of
stars and stripes and bunting
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COMMENTS and CRACKS
BY A
FLORIDA CRACKER

FLOHIUA CHACKEH
90 esssseessssssssseseses
items under this head will
appear from time to time In
The Citizen-from the pen
Of q local lady columnisi.
Naturally. she assumes full
responsibility for all state
Inenfs made.l
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Pace Benavides and Manola
Rocha were placed under bond
in United States court yesterday
on charges of smuggling liquor.
Bond of the former was $750. and
Of the latter was $500.
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The Key West Tin Shop has
been awarded the contract for
making certain repairs to the
Marine hospital following this
firms bid for the work, which
was announced to be the lowest.
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KEY WEST IN DAYS GONE BY
happsAinss Here Just Tea Years Age To-day A. Taken
From The Files OF Tks Citizsn

for Wednesday is the Glorious
Fourth.
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Naval Desttoyefs Mahan and
Hatfield. which arrived in port
Saturday from the Norfolk naval
station, with naval reserves on
board, sailed south yesterday.
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City C0uf1cilmen Ross G. Saw
yer and Ambrose Cleare and City
Auditor G. H. ]. Roberts, the city
council committee sent to points
in the state on the east coast to
secure data ON assessments on
the FEC. Railway property, as
compared with valuations here,
returned to the city yesterday
afternoon. They visited the tax
assessors of Miami; Fort Lauder
dale, the Palm Beaches. Fort
Pierce and ST. Augustine, return
ing through the central portion
Of the state. The city auditor
this morning stated that the
valuatinos found in other sections
indicated that those in Key West
were very low, while that on
other property of the company
is very high. The data is being
compiled by Ross Sawyer and
win be submitted at the council
meeting Friday night. The trip
was decided on by the council
after the railroad had asked for
reduction in proportion to a
valuation of practically $4,000
600.
81 am sorry but / have no
change, said a lady on Duval
street yesterday when solicited
for aims by professional beg
gar. The mendicant CD replied,
That's alright, lady; / can
change your bilr'. This event,
which actually occurred and was
witnessed by several bystanders.
recalls the man who. asked for
admission to the poorhouse in a
city in Tennessee. He was seen
to be gazing about the place and
when asked what he was look
ing for replied that he wanted a
place for his automobile.
Adyices from Washington re-
ceived today are to the effect
that the West Indian Aerial Ex-
press, Inc, of New York, and the
Pam American Always, of New
York, each bid So per mile on the
Key West Puerto Rico route. in
the bids which were opened to-
day.
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FOR ALE-Speed boat, Scrip
marine engine. l25 HIP, good
condition, price modest. 1904
Catherine st. june2s-st
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FURNISHED COTTAGE, electric
refrigerator. Apply Valdes
Bakery. june12-3mo.
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NEWLY FURNISHED APART
MENTS. Nj dern conven-
iences. Phone Is or Sow.
nlay30- limo
Milford chronicle., 1939-04-28
REDDEN

Services at McCOlley's next Sun
day are as follows: Sunday School
at 1870. Sermon at 2:@0. You are
requested TO attend the services.
The Ladies' Aid will meet at the
home of Mrs Lizzie Lynch in Ellen
dale. Thursday evening, May 4, Ev-
rryOne is invited To attend. Ice
cream will be for sale. The ladies are
asked to bring cake.
Mrs. Lizzie Dutton was laid to rest
ON Wednesday last She will be miss
ed in the community and in the
church.
Miss Mildred Donovan and her bro
ther Preston called on MI and Mrs.
William Walton. Jr. Thursday eve
ming
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbert j. Mitchell
and daughter Doris Ann and Miss
Myrtle Penuel Of Georgetown. were
the guests of Mr. and Mrs Charles
II. Donovan and family Friday eve
ming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Clendaniel and
family and Mrs Pinky Clendaniel
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Hill
ton Penuel and family Sunday eve
ming
Mr.. and Mrs Harvey f.. Penuel en-
tertainrd Mr. and Mrs William Wal
ton, Sr.. and Mrs Ellen Hillsinger of
East Berlin, y. j., Sunday evening.
Milford chronicle., 1939-04-28
GREENWOOD

Wallace Turner spent the weel,
end in Philadelphia with his par
ents.
Miss Jean Webster Of Philadelphia
is spending a few days here at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Mills
Miss Webster is the fiance of James
Graves.
Ebe Reynolds. Jr., is i'll at this
writing.
Joseph Kane spent the weekend
in Philadelphia with his family.
Mrs. Kahn returned home with him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Reaher
spent the weekend in Salisbury
with Mrs. Reaher's grandparents.
Frank Houseman of Philadelphia
spent the weekend with his sister,
Miss Katharyn HOuseman.
Paul Keen and sister Ann spent
the weekend in West Chester with
their parents.
Townsend Rust, Jr. of Whining
ton spent the weekend with his
parents, Mr., and Mrs. Townsend
Rust, Sr.
Mrs. Matte Wharton of Whining
ton spent the weekend with her
brother. John Scott.
MIR. and Mrs. Harold johnson of
spent the weekend with
Mrs. JOhnsOns parents, Mr.. and
Mrs w. s. Lord.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Smith and fam
lily were entertained to Sunday din
ner by their son and daughter-in-
law. Mr.. and Mrs. James Smith.
James Graver spent the weekend
IN Holmesburg, with his parents.
Raymond Oscheria spent the week .
md in Philadelphia with his family. T
James Willon, one of our hosiery
mill knitters. moved his family here
rom New Jersey, Saturday. We wish
o extend them welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1939-04-28

Totals ...32 IL 8 81 10
Errors: Galloway. 4: Brian, 2: Kos
ter. 3: Smith. Ja"'- Williams.
Milford chronicle., 1939-04-28
GARDEN DAY AT
CENTURY CLUB
CONTINUED from FIRST PAGE,

sick played two Ethelbert Nevins
compositions as piano duets. The
club chorus, under the leadership OI
William E. Miller, sang Sweet Miss
/ Mary" and :.'The Green Cathedral
Beside the flower arrangements, &
wall hanging, done by Mrs. Duane
Lynn, served as the objects of ar
for the week. The exhibit was ar
ranged in four classes and were
judged by Mrs. Jennie Short, Mrs
Duane Lynn and Mrs. William Fish
er of Lewes, and were as follows:
Miniature Class-First, Mrs. Al
Houston; second. Mrs. Elizabeth
Riggs; third, Mrs. Marshall Town
send; honorable mention, Mrs. J.
Postles Hammond.
Glass 2, in Antique Containers
First. Mrs. William Warren; second,
Mrs. Neil wilkins; third, Mrs. John
Mulholland; honorable mention. Mrs.
Harwood Jamison.
Pair of Vases. third class for man
tel-First, Mrs. Gene Pratt; second,
Mrs. Oliver V. James; third. Mrs.
William Warren.
For Living RoOm-First, Mrs. Will
son S. Vinyard; second. Mrs. Wilson
S. Vinyard, third, Mrs. l. D. Short;
honorable mention, Mrs. G. Marshall
Townsend
Mrs. j. Lynn Pratt reported $l2
from the team of Mrs. John May
hew. The rummage sale on Satur-
day, May 6, in the Marshall HOspi-
tai building, will be carried on by
the teams of Mrs. Elizabeth Riggs.
and Mrs. Wallace McFaul The pres
ident, Mrs. Wilson S. Vinyard, has
asked for a report from each chair
man of the club, and that il be sub
mitted 10 her as soon as possible.
so that it may he embodied in her
annual report to the State Fedora
ton A directors meeting will fol-
low the regular weekly meeting on
Monday Next week. George W. Per-
ry will give a Travel Talk with
Stamps" Everyone knows of the
of stamps that belongs TO
Mr.. Perry and a travel talk with
hem to illustrate the different parts
If the globe will prove interesting
o every member.
Milford chronicle., 1939-04-28
MILLVILLE

! Sunday School this Sunday morn
ing at the usual hour. Capt. j. s
Pruitt, Superintendent.
On Friday evening there will be
choir rehearsal at 7:15. Prayer meet
ing at O'Clock. in charge OF the pas
tor. Rev. J. E. Parker.
MIR. and Mrs. Jacob Harmon enter
iained friends from Bishopville and
Berlin, Md. on Sunday.
Mrs. William Bunting of Selbyville
was a Sunday visitor with her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Evans.
The Cleaners Club met on Wednes-
day evening at the home of Mrs. l.. c.
Lynch. After the business meeting,
the social hour was in charge OF Mrs.
}. S. Noble and Mrs. ]. r. Belts.
Topic. What We Can Do to Help our
Church" Solo. BLESS this Home" by
]. S. Noble. Members responded to
ihe topic with suitable poems. A
duet by Mrs. Wilhelm and Mr.. Noble.
A solo. My Task" Mrs. wilhelm.
The hostess, Mrs. Lynch, served de-
licious refreshments.
Dickey Long is in Washington. ID.
C., for three days attending the Jun
iOr Red Cross convention as a dele
gate from the Lord Baltimore school.
The Piano Club met on Thursday
evening at the home of Jeanette Belts
IN Ocean View. with a good attend
ance. The meeting was in charge of
the president. Clare West Jeanette
Belts had charge of the program.
The study How Music Crew." was
started and will continue through the
next meeting. Mrs. Belts and daugh-
iers served refreshments.
Mr. and Mrs. |. r. Wiley had as
inner guests on Sunday Mr. and
Mrs George Truitt of Clarksville.
Milford chronicle., 1939-04-28

Mrs. Clara Setman and daughter,
Miss Elizabeth, spent the week -end
in Philadelphia with Mrs. Setman's s
sons and their families. They were
accompanied home by two of her
grandchildren, Connie and Lucy Ann,
who will spend the week with their
grandmother.
Sunday evening guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Isaac West were Mr.. and Mrs.
Pete Richardson and daughter Nancy
of Berlin, Md, Mr.. and Mrs. Emmons
Phillips and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Townsend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Mcgee ana chill
dren, Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Tyre and
daughter Gladys and Mr.. and Mrs.
Roland Adkins and son DarOld we're
entertained Sunday evening at the
home Of Mrs. Fred Father in Mills
boro.
Mrs. Swaney Bennett and daugh-
ter Gloria spent a part Of last week
in Chester. Pa, with her father and
sisters. MIR. Bennett. with their
daughter Betty and son Frank mo-
tered to Chester Saturday night. All
returned home Sunday.
Misses Pauline and Ruth McCabe
and Wanda Wiley spent the week
end at Omar as the guests Of Miss
Clare West.
We are glad to welcome Mrs. Kate
Evans back to her home. "The viz
lage-side Farm" after spending the
winter months with her children. Dr.
and Mrs. Cecil Freed and Mrs. Fran
ces Manning. at Reading. Pa.
Mrs. f. W. Evans is on the sick
list.