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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-03
SIS. CUBA SAILS
9LAST NIGHT
SCHEDULED TO ARRIVE HERE
FROM HAVANA AT S
O'CLOCK TO-DAY

Steamship Cuba, of the p. and
0. S. S. Co., which arrived at a
late hour in the morning yester-
day and remained in port until
night. sailed for Havana at 9
o'clock.
The vessel carried 20 passen-
gers, which had booked at the
local offices, Is passengers who
arrived from Tampa, eight sacks
of mail and one automobile.
Cable messages received at the
Key West office of the line are to
the effect that the ship viii ar
rive from Havana enroute to
Tampa about 5 o'clock this after
noon.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-03

World War and is shown pre-
senting visiting United States
Congressman to the King of Italy
in Rome.
James H. Hare, nephew of the
ate James T. Ball, who edited
the old Key West Advertiser, was
a military photographer during
the World War.
This war, there is rationing of
food among the civilian popula-
ton. Last war, Miss Cappick,
along with many others, sent to-
bacco to American soldiers. In
some way the box got to German
soldiers in Allied concentration
camps, and one soldier sent her
back three tickets allowing him
SO much rations of a certain
kind. One of the tickets was for
white bread and two were for
brown bread. The tickets were
blue and brown. Another French
soldier sent her a handkerchief
with French flag in one corner.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-03
Sand Key VIII Be Seen
In Bob Rip|ey's Cartoon

George A. Wieda, secretary to
Believe 1t Or Not" Bob Ripley,
has written the Chamber of Com
merce stating that Mr.. Ripley has
been informed that Sand Key,
seven miles south of Key West,
disappears at times and only the
structure of the reef lighthouse is
left standing in the sea.
IF true, could you possibly OBJ
tain and send a photo or snap
shot of Sand Key for us in flu
ture Believe 1t Or Not cartoon?"
asked Mr.. Wieda.
Inquiry made to Superinten-
dent w. w. Demeritt bore out the
truth of Mr.. Ripley's informa-
ton. Mr.. Demeritt informed the
chamber secretary, as we'll as The
Citizen, that at times he has been
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-03
JAMES PINDER, 81,
PASSED ON TODAY
SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT
O'CLOCK THIS AFT.
ERNooN

James H. Pinder, 81, died this
morning 100 o'clock at the resi-
dence, 8l5 Fleming street. Fun
eral services will be held this aft
ernoon S o'clock from the Lopez
Funeral Home Chapel to Elem
ing Street Methodist Church, Rev.
Jim Lilly officiating.
Pallbearers who will serve are:
Christopher Knowles, Ramon
Rivas, Charles Curtis, William
Tedder, William Cullingford, Rob
ert Knowles.
The deceased is survived by
one son, Albert Pinder; three
daughters, Mrs. George Melon
aid, Mrs. Wilbur Thompson and
Miss Lucille Pinder; one sister.
Mrs. Adelaide Russell There are
also five grandchildren.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-03
Reds And YankS ODcn
Tomorrow In New York

The big classic of the baseball
world will get underway prompt
ly at 1870 o'clock (EST) tomorrow
afternoon in Yankee Stadium,
and, as usual, fans in Key
West are just as keyed up as fans
in New York City, Cincinnati or
any other city nationwide.
Investigation along Duval street
practically comedies with opin-
ions expressed along Broadway
chiefly favoring the Yanks to
take their fourth worlds cham
pionship. Odds, both local and ma
tional, are about l to 3 in favor
of Murderers' Row to take the
series, many wagers being record
ed on the number of games the
annual classic will last. Some
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-03
POLICE OFFICERS
in ELECTION SCRAP
BAKER AND EsPINozA FIGHT
OVER KNOWLES
ARREST

Special Officer Harry Lee
Baker and police officer Joseph
Espinoza were in a fight this
morning at about l o'clock on
Duval street near Greene, in an
election disagreement.
/ Espinoza had arrested Edison
Knowles on charge of vagrancy
at IL o'clock last night. Knowles
has been distributing election
tickets for Myrtland Gates. Baker
notified Gates of the arrest and
Knowles was later released on
bond
Baker and Espinoza later be-
came involved in an argument
over the matter, which turned in
to a fight Espinoza suffered
most in the encounter.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-03
SEN. LOGAN OF
KENTUCKY DEAD
ny Associated PressI

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3.-One
of the foremost advocates of re-
peal of the embargo act died to-
day as it appeared certain that re-
pealists will have 81 vote over
isolationists. The senator was
Logan from Kentucky.
Six senators have switched to
non-repeal of the Embargo Act
following Senator Borah's able
exposition of the facts at the Sem
ate meeting yesterday. The Sem
ate adjourned at noon today in
respect to Logan's demise.
Isolationists are still fighting to
compromise in the embargo ques-
ton. They are advocating ID
cash and carry or CD outright re-
peal of the embargo.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-03
Review Of Last War Tells Of
Rolls Played By Men We Knew

Miss Marie Cappick, who is
well known for historical research
concerning Florida's and Key
Vests past, calls attention to
men and things in the last World
War connected with Key West. ,
Interesting review of the last
war is contained in Leslie's Photo
graphic Review of the United
States in the World War, which
Miss Cappick has and in which
she found mention of World War
soldiers once connected with this
city.
Major General Harry Hale
who spends his winters at Key
West, is shown at the side of Gen.
eral Pershing reviewing citations
for the Distinguished Service
Cross. Major-G General Hale was
a well-known figure in the World
War.
| Captain M. c. Buckley, who was
stationed at Key West at one
time, was military attache in the
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-03
The Keys --Florida's Gold Coast
BY MARIE cApprcK


who may not have given the SUBJ
Ject serious thought, take the
liberty of making a few sugges-
tons that are practicable for
there are other ways of earning
small incomes and enjoying indie
pendence on the Keys. The old
copy-book adage that oaks from
acorns grow continues to obtain.
BY correspondence with per-
sons in Florida, who are well in
formed on such matters, and con-
suiting departments and commits
sions, have learned much of the
Florida Keys.
To those now farming on the
Keys and those who contemplate
farming, my advice is to read
Continued on Page Four
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is beautiful Flossie Mae Key, who
has her hands full stopping feud-
ing among her admirers; An
thony Albury was riding with a
beautiful gal down Duval Tues
day night; Betty Henriquez and
Sam are still very much taken
up with each other; Tuesday,
when Mr.. Klebsattle expected to
find Nelson Eddy, only an Eddy
Nelson showed up.
JUNIOR CLASS is trying to
raise money this year by selling
arm bands. They may be Sc
cured by giving your name and
homeroom teachers name to
Miss Lankgford or Ray Pierce.
NEW TEACHERS: C. w. Mains
~ Received his Bachelor Of Arts
degree at Univ of Michigan State.
Has also attended Univ. of Chi
cago, Columbia University and
Florida Southern College. Taught
for 15 years in iron and lumber
districts of northern Michigan,
Has walked to school in go de-
grees below zero; Miss Juanita
Lewis Bachelor of Science
Degree at Florida Southern. Salu-
tatorian4 of Class of 1889. Also
attended Sullins College in Vir-
ginia. She is basketball coach
for girls varsity; Robert Dopp-
First teaching year. Has B.S.C.E.
degree from Univ. of Florida At
Florida was high point man of
Dormitory baskamural league.
Was on student council. Gradu-
ate of Key West High. Presi-
dent of Class of 81 and winner
of Balfour trophy; John Offutt-
Degree at Potomac State Jr. Col
lege and John B. Stetson Univer-
sity. Athletic director of High
School and has played varsity
baseball football and basketball
in college; Miss Barbara Taylor
Graduate of Class of $50 at Flor
ida State College for Women.
Continued on Page Four)
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say it will be five games, others
say six games. Very few look
fora four-game sweep, rejecting
the respect with which the Ma
tienal league champions are be-
ing considered.
Reds Practice Today
The Redlegs arrived in the
big city last evening and planned
two workouts I'M the Stadium to-
day, preparatory for the two
games to be played in that city
tomorrow and Thursday.
Manager Bill McKechnie an
nounced today that Paul Der
ringer, the National leagues top
Highlander, would pitch the
opening game tomorrow. Mana
ger Joe Mccarthy indicated that
Charley Red" Ruffing would be
the opposing pitcher, although II
was not quite certain whether
Ruffing,s sore arm of recent date
would be sufficiently recovered.
Waits Eight Years
Big Paul Derringer has been
waiting eight long years to re-
deem himself in world series
competition.
Back in 1881 Derringer, then a
rookie sensation with the st.
Louis Cardinals, was tossed
against the Philadelphia AS in the
opening game of the fall classic.
The bulky highlander had won
10 games and lost only eight.
Skipper Gabby Street elected to
Continued on Page Three
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-03

to the key when it was entirely
submerged, stating that he has
made a small boat fast to the
structure upon occasions when he
visited the light.
The photograph of Sand Key is
on its way to Mr.. Ripley.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-03
POLICE WATCH
FOR RED SPOTS
nnr A..eeInf+a rres.l

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. B.
There's marked money among
the 100 nickels thief stole from
the Blue Bell Inns nickelodian.
Each time the house" played
free number a nickel tipped
with red fingernaii polish was
used by the cashier to distinguish
il from the nickels of customers.
So police are watching for the
appearance of nickels with red
spots.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-03
wAw@wNwAwA SIS
WORLD SERIES GAMES
TO APPEAR IN CITIZEN

The Citizen will feature a
full report of all games play
ed in the World Series open
ing tomorrow in New York.
the second game in the big
city Thursday. continuing in
Cincinnati and back TO New
York If il is required.
Running story of the games
will be featured. as usual.
with final score each day.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-03

Robert j. Lewis, better known
as Bobby. today threw his hat
in the local political ring as can
didate for Captain of Night Po-
lice in the coming city election
on November ID.
In announcing his candidacy,
MIR. Lewis made the following
statement:
Il have been a candidate for
the office of Captain of Night
Police in three previous elections
and am again asking the support
and consideration of the voters of
this city to help me succeed.
IF ] am elected / viii perform
the duties of this office to the
best of my ability.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-03
THE WEATHER: SNOW
tnx A.seclntcd Pres.l

SACRAMENTO, Calf. - First
snow of the season fell on the
nearby Sierras September IL this
year, a month ahead of normal
and the earliest on record.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-03
NEW BICYCLE RACKS, whicJ

"SCREWBALL" gossip column
mentions the throngs of boys
around beautiful Doris Higgs;
most popular girl in Junior class
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-03
High School Notes

FIRST EDITION of Key West
High School newspaper, "The
Snapper, edited by Uric Gwynn,
came out last week. 1t will be
published every other week and
a feature of the paper is that
there are no advertisements So
licited. Expenses of the publica-
ton are cleared solely through
subscription funds. Other men,
bers of the staff are: Asst. Ed,
Della May Pierce and Betty Lew
in; Jr. High Editor, Eugene
BerkoWitz; Asst. Jr. High Ed,
Leonard Key; Art Editors, Emil
Gardner, Richard Chapman and
John r. Kerr; Humor Editor,
Leebert Mcfarland; News Shorts
from World-at-Large, Lorayne
Harrington. On the business staff
ares- Business Manager Dttolee
Kirchheiner; Asst. Bus. Mgr, Nell
lie Louise Russell; Circulation
Mgr, Nellie Louise Russell; Asst.
Circulation Mgr, Jessie Watkins;
Staff Typ;sts, Kathryn Knowles,
Roland Keaton, Ellie Rae Gwynn
and Lorayne Harrington.
THERE ARE lao new books in
the High School Library, but
they are not all on the shelves
yet. Each week Is will be added.
Four sections of 7B classes have
had class periods in the library
this week. Eight new N.Y.A.
girls are working in the library.
NEW BICYCLE RACKS. which
will be built on the corner of
United and Varela streets, will
accommodate $40 bicycles of both
Jr and Sen. High students. These
racks will solve the problem for
those who now have their bikes
parked on the streets and side
walks.
"SCREWBALL" gossip column
mentions the throngs of boys
around beautiful Doris Higgs;
most popular girl in Junior cIaSS
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-03

Key West. Florida, has the
most equable climate in the
country; with an average
range of only IL Fahrenheit
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-08-19
DR.. A. HARRIS,
ECONOMIST, IN
LABOR SURVEY

Detroit presents the most COM
pick picture OF almost volcanic hap
penings on the industrial scene in
America today" averred DR.. Alb
ram Harris, leading Race economist.
author, and educator, during his
visit in Detroit last week, He fur
Their described the situation in the
Motor City as a "cross-section" Of
the labor problem.
During his visit here he inter-
viewed all the CLIO. leaders and
the active Negro labor leaders pre-
paratory TO a more extensive sur
vey of the reaction of Negro labor
to the progressive moves in the la
Dor movement since 1880. DR., Har-
ris is co-author of the comprehen-
sive study Of Negro laborers prior
to 1880, the Black Worker"
The distinguished scholar is the
first of the four Negroes now hold
ing doctor of philosophy degrees in
economics. DR.. Harris is head of the
department Of economics at How
ard university, and because of his
academic and practical interest in
the problems of labor is the favorite
Of innumerable students Of econom-
les throughout the nation.
While in Detroit, DR.. Harris was
the guest of Lloyd Bailer, 6O53
7f1iairtieth- street,-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-08-19

draperies and refreshing back
ground OF green plants, all Of which
prepares one for the remainder of
this apartment hotel. where only
reputable tenants are accepted, and
wherein service and courtesy are
assured
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-08-19

v i'll be by the Rev. S. J. johnson o.
Lansing. alternate, the Rev. H. W.
Dewall of Battle Creek
On Sunday the delegates will hold
. mass Sunday school at $50 under
the supervision Of Mrs. Lille John
son. The president, the Rev. M. P,
Parrish. will preach his annual con-
vention sermon at HOO The pro-
gram participants for the afternoon
and evening sessions will be the
Revs. B. A. Robinson Of Kalamazoo,
c. c. Gatewood of Detroit, ]. v
Parrish Of Benton Harbor, and W G.
Dinkins OF Jackson.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-08-19
Mitchell Guest of
Bluebird Blue Party

Billy Mitchell, ace comedian 0t
'Mikado in Swing" was the honor
guest at the regular Blue Monday
Party. Monday afternoon, at th'
Biuebird Inn. 502l fireman ayenuH
Bluebird's Blue Monday parties
have been given every other Mon
day at the popular westside night
club, but so many requests have
caused the management to consider
having the affair every week.
Other guests were Willie and
Willie. Detroit's favorite dance
team. Lanky Bowman furnished the
melody and Bob Pearson handled
The emceeing.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-08-19
500 DELEGATES
IN JACKSON
AUGUST 1870.
Many Detroit Ministers
Feature In Meet; NJ. P.
Parrish, President
BY ELZoRIA WALKER

JACKSON, Mich Aug l9-SSpe,
cal to UNPl-Over 500 delegates
gathered today at the Taoernaele
o. the High Street Baptist church
sol E High street, in the thirteeAtn
aonual session Of the General Bap-
fist Convention and lis auN!l'arles'
August 1920.
A spectacular pre-convention pro.
nrar u-4s held on Monday evening
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-08-19
ECHOES FROM
VERNON HOTEL

Vernon was-the center Of
much activity during the past week
when the Shriners and out-of-town
s'ittfs==s.tefe-haPRAly daaaieiled
there. The Mobiles Of Ell Karnek
Temple" Lansing Mich. were high
ly elated over the up-to-date ac-
commodations provided for them
in the suite Of rooms wherein they
established their headquarters.
Mr. Yorke Harrison and DR.. ].
A. Moore Of Flint, Mich, were SO
favorably impressed with the dig
nified and home-like surroundings
that they recommended the hotel
to a number Of Mobiles seeking first
class location. Among those regis
tered there were Messrs. Robert
Hackley. A. P, Dungey, Frank Stin-
son, John Lewis. all Of Kalamazoo,
Mich
* X X
The beautiful Vernon hotel affords
comfort, convenience and first
class accommodations to its guests
and tenants. A restful atmosphere
greets you when you enter the ele-
CANT and beautiful lobby, with its
conservative furnishings, artistic
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-08-19
Youth and Christianity Discussed

Youth and thrlstlanlty DlscuSseu
The most enthusiastically received
ard without a doubt the stellar a.
traction of the youth sessions was
ire open forum on the question
DOCS Christianity Affect the
Youth Of Today" The forum lead
er was the dynamic Miss Sylvia
Graham of Grand Rapids, veteran
convention youth leader and recen:
graduate Of Teachers college al
Kalamazoo. The evening sermon
was delivered by the Rev. D. Estell
of Detroit
Miss Lille Mae johnson is state
president of the Baptist Sunday
schools Of Michigan.
The Rev. W. G. Binkihs, state
moderator and pastor of the High
Street Baptist church, announced
the, following program for the re-
naming five sessions Of the convo-
cation.
Wednesday, August le will be
the day for the three sessions OF the
BAPTIST Young Peoples Union. The
annual sermon will be preached by
Rev. D. E. Cook of New Bethel.
Benton Harbor the alternate being
the Rev C. T Campbell. Rev. c. L.
Woford Of Detroit will deliver the
e+ening sermon, Rev w Holmes
of Albion is the alternate.
NJ L Crir,ar efa+n rrusir Ill
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-08-19
General Baptist Convention Holds Thirteenth COnclave

sisted by other members Of the staff.
The days program is as follows;
II am. church services; ~ noon,
swimming; 12:45 dinner; 2:l5 athle-
tic demonstration; BIS water carni-
val; Sis, supper; $50, Babes in
Toyland;" 8, campfire.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-08-19
Back From Vacation

Miss Maxine E. Broyles, charming
county building clerk of Alger ave-
nue., returned to the city last week
after a two-weeks vacation spent
in Chicago and Idlewild.
Miss Broyles was accompanied to
both places by Misses Johnnie Mae
McConico and Lottie Donald.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-28

Mr.. Robert Walker was recently
appointed State Representative of
the Michigan State Highway de-
partment by the Honorable Murray
D. VanWagoner, state highway COM
missioner, This is the first time in
the history OF the existence OF the
Michigan State Highway depart
ment that a Negro has been APP
pointed to such a position.
Mr.. Walker came very well quail
fed for this position through his
past experience with the Michigan
Departmental State as field iauesti-
gator under the last Democratic ad-
ministration of that office He was
also the first Negro ever to be APP
pointed as a field investigator with
the Department Of State.
Mr. Walker is very prominent
and active young Democrat and IS a
member Of the beard of directors Of
the Michigan Federated Democratic
clubs and is affiliated with numer-
Gus other Democratic organizations.
He was endorsed by Honorable Chas,
c. Digs, state senator and other
prominent Democratic personalities
and organizations.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-28
Attorney Is Jailed
Until 'Sobered Up

The golden rule applies TO attor-
neys as well as other citizens may
be the lesson soon 10 be learned by
Julian W, Perry, a prominent at
torney with law offices located at
405 Gratiot avenue.
Circuit Court Judge Frank D.
Smith ruled that Julian Perry must
remain in the County Jail until he
"sobers up following the law
yers appearance in court while rep
resenting a defendant in a paternity
case.
The case was tried Monday morn
ing, during which time the accused
man was alleged TO have been al
coholic. and to return to court that
afternoon in a more inebriate con-
dition.
Found guilty OF contempt Of
court by Judge Smith and sentenced
indefinitely" the learned counsel
may well have time to ponder full
ly the golden rule. perhaps quite
frequently heard Of, but never
come INTO contact with, at first
hand.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-28
ReU. McCLain
To Annual
Conference

October "a marks the opening Of
the South East Missouri and I1u-
nois annual conference which will
convene in Chicago at St Paul
C.ME, church.
Many ministers will leave points
in Michigan to be present and give
their reports at this conference
Most Of the ministers will report
on claims Michigan Gospel Trav-
elers reported that they assisted
many Michigan ministers in secur-
ing claims. The union feels quite
confident that Bishop Bray will
feel proud Of the Detroit areas
work; so much so that he will send
Rev. McClain OF St. John, Rev.
Thomas Of Fews CINE, Rev. Whit
slit OF Central and others back 10
the Detroit section. Work that has
been accomplished by these minis
tcrs mas beeu-very- interesting and
progressive.
Because OF the remodeling OF the
Union headquarters. meeting was
postponed last week but it is hoped
that everything will be ready soon
so that regular work can be con-
tinued.
All union members are expected
20 be present with the Michigan
Gospel Choral union at the Trinity
Baptist church, Holford at Eaton
stree. in the regular meeting.