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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-17

An interesting stop for yachts
men on the way to Tortugas is
the MarquesaS, a perfect and
large coral atoll, which is said to
be the only one on the Atlantic
coast of the United States, just
Is miles from Key West.
Forming a large roughly out
lined circle, there are approx
mately five deep channels which
break into the atoll circle from
the open sea. Mariners, how
ever, should be cautioned on the
shoal area which is at the south
side of the atoll.
Probably the best way to ex-
plore the MarqueSas is with
dinghey and cupboard motor, aft
er anchoring ones launch in a
protected spot in the channel.
Making the run over from Boca
Grande, aiming at the left side
of the MarqueSas, one will run
into stake and a clear green
channel running into the atoll,
which probably has the best an
chorage.
To the right of this channel is
little inlet, which runs along a
spot of beach and then swampy
mangrove root, which is more
grotesque than any of the tabled
pictures of HadeS. Many nests
and rookerieS are seen In the
middle of this area. As one pene-
trates farther into this inlet,
there is a little sandy spot under
water to the left where huge
barracudas sun themselves and
smack into the schools of mullet
which move wild-eyed about.
When the water begins to shoal
up in mud banks then one finds
horseshoe crabs, those strange
remnants of prehistoric times, all
sorts of stingarees of all sizes,
schools of shook weighing as
much as Is pounds. A few tar
pom plop here and there. In the
channel where your launch is an
chored you can find tarpon roll
ing every night
Then follow your main channel
through the central waters of the
atoll toward the spot of high
white beach, which is on the 9TH
er side of the aton. Just where
the blue channel stops and a
five-foot depth of water begins
there is a sandy spot and huge
l50-pound rays viii dart away in
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-17
COURT MEETS
and RECESSES

With Judge Arthur Gomez pre-
siding the spring term of circuit
court, Eleventh Judicial Circuit,
opened tbs morning in Key
West.
At 10 o'clock the judge called
the court to order, and Acting
Sheriff Bernard Waite issued the
official call of adjournment of the
Fail term and followed by the an
nouncement that the spring term
was open.
Acting State Attorney j. Lance
lot Lester advised the bench
there were no cases to be brought
before the court and the judge or
Gered a recess, subject to call.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-17

fleets of the blight Sponge are
thus ruined and unfit for sale
The disease which began IN
the Bahamas. spread 20 Florida
Key waters and is well above
Tarpon Springs. covers pretty
well the area fished by the Key
WeSters. If the next trip out Is
unsuccessful, il is probable that
most of the sponge fishermen
will turn to fishing or 60 on Key
West relief.
The blight came al q most m
opportune time for the Key
West sponge fishermen A short
age of sponges on the market
forecast higher prices for sponge
At present the few remaining
sponges are bringing good priceS
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-17
TAKEN FOR SPY:
MAKES MISTAKE
IMMIGRATION MEN IN ia
PAN EMPLOY STRANGE
INSPECTORS
,6y Associated PressD

TOKYO, April 17.-Japanese
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, long ia
nous for being so different from
their additionally courteous
countrymen, are setting new rec
ordS.
Here's what happened to a
grizzled Britisher. The inspec-
tor found his passport in good or
der, and stamped it, then re-
marked:
This says that you are not
married.
That is true, ] am not mar
ried".
Never been married?"x
The walrus moptaehe bristled.
'As matter of TACT, no, 1 have
never married.. -
why not? You're teA4 enough"
he giggled
Next a. young American was
asked, did you go to college?"
Yes.
What did you study"
That touched the match to the
gunpowder. Il can't see what the
blank-blank difference it makes
to YOU, said the youngster, ''but
| studied engineering, and il
that's a crime in this country
give me my passport and I'll &c
back where it isn't.
A rotund Dane came up to the
firing line. In his pocket was q
yellow envelope, obviously photo
graphic The inspector asked tc
see it, and when he did, his eyes
popped and his jaw fell 1t was
a set of negatives, exposed and
covered with splotches of grey
and black in great, curving lines
What. A foreign spy with pic.
lures of the Yokosuka Naval
Base. assoc ~ .i'ie ''9A's :
No. said the Dane, sadly
you're mistaken. That's. an X
ray of my stomach. + Bases to
have Treatments, wherever l go"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-17
Cuban Tourist Commission
Representative Gives
Plane Simple Clearance
Papers AS Vessel

Alberto G. Abreu, agent for
the Cuban Tourist Commission,
has just secured permission from
Colonel Fulgencio Batista of the
Cuban Army to transfer airplane
passenger clearance papers to
Cuban Consul Berardo Rodri-
guez, thus greatly facilitating
quick plane service between Key
West and Cuba.
Formerly, it was necessary to
secure permission through the
Cuban army staff if one wanted
to take a private plane to Cuba
or if passenger plane company
was operating between here and
Cuba. This would take from ten
to "a hours to accomplish. Now,
it can be done in a few minutes
If the proper papers are made
available. Plane clearance now
consists of only the same for
malities as would a vessel leav-
ing for Cuba.
Mr.. Abreu told The Citizen to-
day that there were many planes
which came to Key West last
year and did not make the trip
to Cuba because of the great
amount of restrictions. ArentS
Air Service, which attempted a
Miami-Key West-Havana sched-
ule this winter found the restric-
tons too much of a handicap
and discontinued their service.
They will be informed of the
new regulations by MIR. Abreu.
Consul Rodriguez, who is 'at
present in Cuba and will arrive
in Key West tomorrow, was a
major aid to Mr.. Abreu in Secur-
ing the new plane oscillations
Mr.. Abreu has been offered sew
eral tourist commissionerShipS
both at Miami and at Havana but
prefers to live in Key West and
work for the best interests of this
port.
The new service should facili-
tate passenger traffic through
this port when Cuban families
start north for the New York
Worlds Fair and will probably
call for charter or public plane
service. The S. S. Cuba will be
off the Havana-Key West run for
six weeks and this city will be
without communication services
with Havana. Undoubtedly, they
will 60 to Miami directly from
Havana if some effort is not
made to route them through Key
West Mr.. Abreu pointed out.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-17
EXPECTS MORE
YACHTS In CITY J
SEASON COMING
F. L. MARTIN OF "BLUEWA-
TER. NEW YORK CITY.
SAYS OTHER SOUTH FLOR
IDA PORTS LOSING TRADE

F. L. Martin of New York City
is at the Yacht Basin in his 54-
foot yacht Bluewater, berthed at
the basin, and is surprised to find
an agreeable change in the city
with the greater prosperity it is
enjoying from the opening of the
Overseas Highway.
Mr.. Martins guest is A. c.
Jamerson. T. p. Hallock, Jr., of
Jacksonville, another guest, left
this morning to resume his bust
ness there. Mr.. Martin and Dir.
Jamerson will spend some time
fishing Key West waters and
will go north about May /.
Il think you will be getting
many more yachts here next win
ter, Mr. Martin told The Citi-
zen. Other southern Florida
POINTS have been rather strict
with yachtSmen lacking on high
harbor rates and laying out many
restrictions, that Daytona Beach
is getting many more boats to
Iemain there this year than ever
before. There are about 100 boats
which will tic up there through
out the summer.
Mr.. Martin pointed out that
free living quarters for yachts
men were provided at Daytona
and the greatest of service given
them. He praised Key Vests
beautiful Yacht Basin waters, the
lack of dockage fees, and the
yachting area.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-17
Pastors Get Together
To Give Cupid A Lift

SAN RAFAEL. Calf, April II.
Twelve Protestant ministers Of
this city have banded together
to help make marriages success
full
Conferences with Economically
minded couples and question
naireS designed TO discover whe-
Their the individuals are CON-
patible are parts Of the plan The
county clerk viii assist in routing
couples through the new clinical
procedure.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-17
Abreu SiIlp|ifes Airp|ant
Traffic, Key West To Cuba
~, .wAwawAH
KENTUCKY GOVERNOR
AND PARTY GREATLY
ENJOY FISHING TRIP

Governor A. B. Chandler.
of Frankfort. Kentucky. and
party. who were out fishing
Saturday. returned in the aft
ernocn with 80 fish. among
them being three sails
weighing. respectively. A.
As and 4s pounds.
The governor and party.
consisting of ]. Don Tolbert
and brother. Sheridan Toll
bert: Mr.. and Mrs. j. McMur-
raj. and Mrs. r. J. McMur-
ray. of Tyler and Dallas.
Texas. arrived Friday night.
and on Saturday morning
went fishing with Jake Key
and BegleY Filler.
II was the intention of the
party TO leave this morning
on the return TO Frankfort.
KY. but they decided 10 Try
another days fishing. made
their reservations and will
leave tomorrow morning.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-17
Youngsters Have Ideas
About Perfect Teacher

WILMINGTON, Del, April IL.
Women school teachers take
note:
Here's what you should be to
meet the Ideal teacher" require
ments set up by Junior Hi-Y
Club Club members of a local
school:
Single, medium attractive, be-
tween q and 81 years old, a
square shooter, reasonable, direct.
able to admit mistakes, and able
to come down to the students
level.
And it wouldn't hurt, they
added, if you could take a little
foolishness-and yet be stern
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-17
FIRST AMBASSADOR
VISITS PRINCESSES
tRy Associated Press,

LONDON. April 17.-Princess
Elizabeth and Princess Margaret
officially received an ambasSa-
dor at Buckingham Palace for the
first time.
This was NJ. Corbin, French
ambassador, who presented the
dolls given to the Princesses by
the People of France during the
State visit of the King and Queen
to Paris last July.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-17
Prison Inmate Invents
Silent Plane Propeller
my Associated Press,

FOLSOM, Calf, April IT,
The convict newspaper at Folsom
prison has announced that a
noiseless propeller invented by an
inmate has attracted favorable
attention from the war depart
ment. The army has written Bob
Kersten that he apparently has
a good idea, the paper reported.
KerSten, a World war flyer,
said he got his idea while tinker
ing with an electric fan.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-17
VISITING HERE

Alexander Sprunt, Jr., super
visor of Southern Sanctuaries of
the National Association of Audu-
bon Societies, is visitor in Key
West, investigating the several
refugees in this county, and plans
to leave tomorrow for headquar-
tiers in Charleston, S. c.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-17
GROUP LEAVES
OVER HIGHWAY

Mrs. Paul Mesa left over the
highway this morning. accom-
panied by her son, Paul Mesa, Jr-.
Ignatio Lester. Hilary AIbury
and Jack Cormack-
The young men, students -
Florida University. vii continue
on TO Gainesville 20 resume their
studies after q brief vacation. and
Mrs. Mesa VIII remain II Mani
for two weeks visiting friends
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-17
ALL HE SUFFERED WAS
A BRAIN CONCLUSION
Thy Associated Pressl

ADA, Okla, April l7.-Ben
Austin thought he was lucky
when his car hit a guard rail and
skidded so feet on its side which
left him uninjured,
Then he stepped from the car,
fell over a bluff beside the high
way and suffered a brain concus-
sion.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-17
STEAMER ALAMO
DUE TOMORROW

Steamship Alamo, of the Clyde
Mallory Lines, is due to arrive in
port tomorrow morning from
New York. with freight ship
ments for Key West.
The vessel will discharge cargo
and sail Tor Tampa, which is the
last port made on the southern
trip. ssesst
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-17
Make Survey Of
Stap|ane Facilities Here
Arrive On Cszst Gard
Plane; let B Eeztea-
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OF Smau-cOst landing ramps -
which seaplsnes could to up O.
and be serviced- Mayor AIbury
was told the cost Of each ramp
to the city would b. about 500
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heads. Mr.. Fogg said
The project 20 make . n1unEcI-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-25

of her great stress. Franklin raise, his head. He had been half sitting half lying, supporting himself with his hands, and he turned to look at her now.
 "Chris-tinel Are you - are you" The lad was almost inarticu- late. He could only stare at her now.
 My leg. The thigh. It's pain- full, but you-are you"
 T am all rightl All right, Franklinl Except that I am crazy for fear you-you-l"
 Christine, you came to my rescuel You took my gun and fought that man downl Followed himl Fired at him and he fired back at youl"
 You were in danger. Your life! You, Franklinl He had tried to kill youl"
 Her arm was around him, awk- wardly but lovingly, and he was looking up at her and shaking his head a little oddly as if incredu- lous of what he had seen and knew to be true. His utter paleness had turned to color now. His delicately chiseled face was smudged with dirt where his hand had rubbed first the floor and then his cheek in some unconscious movement.
 "Christinel You you called me darlingl"
 She only nodded, sobbing a little and staring at him, very close to him, and trying to swallow and control her voice.
 "Christinel You - risked your life - for mel For mel Me! You called me-you-you told me once you loved Dickl But you risked your life for-for-"
 "Noi Nol" She almost shouted 1t. T didn't say loved himl At first T."
 And then there was great com- motion outside and a dozen or more persons had run into the old bank. In a moment, more men and women and young people of col- lege age were staring down at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-25
M The Local TheaterS
POLI'S

The Kilima Islanders, world famed for their dreamy Hawaiian Melodies, will make their Waterbury debut tomorrow evening, at p. m., from the stage of the Loew Poli Theater.
 Appearing with them, is a troupe of Hula Dancers, swaying to the haunting South Sea melodies.
 And in addition to this treat, is another added attraction, consist ing of mammoth Jitterbug and Polka Exhibition, by the States leading dancers.
 Gus Meyers, Jr. and the Loew Poli Theater orchestra will furnish the musical background for the latter part of the show.
 Life on a Louisiana plantation of pre-Civil War times is the es- smce of Way Down South," seven- tn Bobby Breen hit, which opened at the Loew Poli Theater this after noon for a three day engagement.
 The youngster is supported by 8 capable cast of known players who include Alan Mowbray, Ralph Nor gan, Clarence Muse, Steff Duna, Sally Blanc, Edwin Maxwell, Charles Middleton and many others. Contri- outing much to the film Is the out- standing music of the Hall Hohn- son chorus, noted group of colored singers.
 The latest adventures of "The Saint" one of mystery fiction's most colorful characters, are vivid- ly disclosed in "The Saint in Lon- don," third of the renowned Leslie Charteris Saint" stories, is the sec- ond big hit on this outstanding double feature screen program.
 With George Sanders in the title role, the film presents a tense story revealing in actionful fashion "The Saints" desperate encounters with a ruthless gang of criminals who are perpetrating a vast currency fraud. It is this, and "The Saints" diffl- culty in extricating himself from @ faxed murder charge, which bring the film to highly exciting con- clusion.
 Sally Gray plays the top feminine role and the supporting cast includes some of the screens top-notch per- formers.
 Don't miss "On Borrowed Time", coming soon to Loew's Poll, starring Lionel Barrymore and child actor Babs Watson in the leading roles.
 "On Borrowed Time" is the screen adaptation of the famous Broad way stage triumph of the same name, and is sure-flre hit that positively belongs on your must see" 1ist
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-25
STATE

A million laughs and as many thrills await amusement seekers at the healthfully air conditioned War ner Brothers State Theater this afternoon for today marks the open- ing day of the hilarious comedy of college life, Million Dollar Legs with Betty Grable, Jackie Coogan Joyce Mathews, Donald O'Connor, Larry Crable and John Hartley.
 Aside from being one of the out standing college comedy hits of the year, the film is notable for the fact that its cast features 8 roster of bril- liant young talent, popular with the average theatergoer.
 The film departs radically from the pattern of the usual campus comedy and spins a funny yarn in which the honor of a college depends on the outcome of horse race.
 The fun starts when pert, pretty Dorothea Kent snubs the campus financial wizard, Peter Hayes, for not having letter in athletics like John Hartley. Hayes, completely averse to strenuous effort, this upon the scheme of becoming coxswain for the college crew. The idea is all right, except the college harsn't got crew because Thurston Hall, who runs the college through his fat contributions, is opposed to any form of athletics except basketball.
 Betty Grable, who, as you may have guessed, playes the top role, turns in an intelligent performance as the belle of the campus. Jackie Coogan smashes the superstition that child stars don't mature into accomplished actors with his we'll rendered role as campus Romeo. Joyce Mathews, Donald O'Connor as 8 jockey, Larry Crable and John Hartley are also top-notch.
 All in all here is 8 picture well worth seeing. All the laughs a thousand madcap collegians on the loose can devise as well as thrilling track and crew races make 1t sure- fire entertainment for everyone.
 And on the same show as the sec ond big hit will be Grand Jury Secrets" with John Howard and Gail Patrick in the starring leads.
 Ginger Rogers and David Niven in Bachelor Mother, the funniest film of the year, come to the State on Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-25
CHAPTER XVII

Chritsine Palmer would never know how close she came to death in that mad race to catch the Gold crest convict, Carl Quait. Quait, alias John Sawyer, alias Professor York, fired once at Christine and missed his aim. The murderous A bullet buried itself in the bank wall but 1t scarcely missed the girl.
 He was out of her sight in an- other instant so Christine could do no more shooting at him. She had fired four times. She saw Roselee, then a lot of other people, and then big Dick Bancroft running from the hotel. She didn't wait to see what they could do. Because, dominating everything else in her consciousness now was the fact that Franklin Larraway lay wounded In the dim bank building behind her.
 She turned from the window, hastened across the narrow hall- way and through door into the teller's cage.
 Franklin! Darlingl" She was kneeling over hin at once. She spoke in a hushed, tremulous whisper that revealed something
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-25
STRAND

AULTdCUlOnS COIlCluClnB JIelr CIT. gagement this evening at Warner Brothers Strand theater include Calling Dr. Kildare" with Lew Ayres and Lionel Barrymore; also Oracle Allen in "The Oracle Allen Murder Case"
 Headlining the fine twin feature bill opening a four day engage ment at the Strand tomorrow af- ternoon is Invitation to Happiness with Fred MacMurray and Irene Dunne in the cc-starring leads.
 Invitation to Happiness" is an invitation for Strand theatergoers to see the grandest heart picture of the year thc picture that has won the acclaim of critics and aud fences everywhere.
 It concerns the dramatic conflict between a prize-fighter and his wife who are both deeply in love with
 each other. The Spartan regimen of the ring prevents the fighter from living a full normal life Most of the time he's away from home. And when the baby's born the father is miles away fighting an- other palooka.
 Of interest to sports fans is the fact that much of the film deals with the pugilistic battles of Fred MacMurray, the prize-fighter. Sup porting the stars are Charlie Rug sies, William Collier, ST., Billy Cook and othe"
 Co-featuring the program will be an exciting drama of doctors of the underworld. "Undercover Doctor" with Lloyd Nolan, J. Carol Naish and Janice Logan in the feature roles.
 "Ta-zan Finds 4 Son" starring Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O;sullivan is coming to the Strand soon. Watcl. for the playdate an-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-25
TOLEDO SEES HOUSING BOOM

Toledo, Ohio - (UP)-The city's building and financial interests are inaugurating a new drive to get residential construction under way early this year. The director of the FILA for northern Ohio, James c. Caffrey, has indicated that about 5000 homes-or @ volume of $40,- 100000 of residential construction is available in Toledo in the next five years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-25
METER NICKEL MISPLACED

Auburn, N. Y. Up).-A police man reports that he was approacn- ed hy q motorIst who was unable to operate one of Auburns new park- lng meters. Asked by the patrolmsn what he did, the motorist said ns put the r'ekel cn tho curb nexs po Inc meter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-25

If you don't know the answers, you can learn them by looking on Last Page.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-25
CR ANlUM CRACKERS

What prominent cities are sug- gested by the following? Example: "a machine for grinding, stepping, and a key" might suggest Milwau- kee.)
 a. An employer and 2000 lbs.
 b. Twos of kind turned about a bit.
 c. A long fight and @ tool with teeth.
 d. The wife of Jupiter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-25

them and at the splotch of blood forming under Franklin's leg, and
 everybody seemed to be talking at
 once.