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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-01-17

never saw you on the New York
stage, but I guess my mothers told
you I've been in South America"
Even if you hadn't, you'd have
to be prompt to see some of the
short-fived vehicles I've been in
these past two years" Her grace
fully relaxed figure in its dark
green wool dress Strengthened on
the divan. WED better get back
to this mail" she said abruptly.
They'd made a large pile of "Im-
posSibles" on the table when Mrs.
Marchand rejoined them, but there
were yet at least twenty letters
from which the final selections
would be made.
IF you insist on going through
with this" Allan told his mother,
Il have one little thing to say. I'm
getting trained person to inves-
tigate some of these applicants be-
fore you actually invite anyone"
ooh, Allan, that would embar-
rasS the poor things" Mrs. Mar
chand demonstrated.
'They won't know they're being
looked up at ALL" Allan consoled
her. AFTER all, Mother, I've got to
protect you from any unpleasant
ness" He put his arm affection
ately around the older woman's
shoulders. 'Tm taking you two la.
dies to luncheon" he continued.
Noel protested, but Mrs. Mar.
chand was pleasantly persuasive
and when they'd gone over some
OF the letters again and had even
tually selected a dozen from which
the unknown guests would be fl
nally chosen, the three set out for
the Severidge Club. Nearly all the
tables were taken when the three
entered the restful green dining
room.
'Hello, Noel; where have you
been all morning." a masculine
voice spoke to her.
Hello, David" she answered
and wished he wouldn't show his
feeling for her so obviously. 81 for
got to CALL" she exclaimed apollo
getically.
The tall, good-looking stranger
with the distinguished gray hair
at his temples reproachfully re-
torted: II left several messages,
Noel"
Noel introduced him to Mrs.
Marchand and Allan. This is Da-
vid Norris" she said, and David's
acceptance was gracious to Mrs.
Marchand. He greeted Allan less
cordially.
Il hope you haven't forgotten
we're to go to the GARDENERS for
dinner tonight" David reminded
Noel. She blushed. There was that
in his words so definitely announc-
ing they had many engagements
together.
Thaven't forgotten, David" Her
voice was low. 'T'll see you at
seven" She turned from him and
took her place at the table.
Mrs. Marchand patted the girls
hand affectionately, and whis-
pered, q knew him at once, Noel
He's the security you told ma
about"
(Copyrighs, 1858, Angelo LordsnI
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-01-17
so obviously.
ing you up on your mad Offer"


ing you up on your mad Offer"
he'd commented.
Noel had cried out in dismay at
the number of early responses, but
Mrs. Marchand said, "Poor dar-
lngs--all so lonely,"rand plunged
into the hatch like a hopeful child
with her first copy of Alice in
Wonderland.
Il wouldn't have this one" she
exclaimed as she tossed aside a
page covered with meticulously
written sentences. II can tell by
her handwriting she's a mean, sell
fish old woman. She doesn't de-
serve a party"
Noel laughed as she looked up
from a letter she was reading.
This woman wants to know who
your other guests will be before
she accepts the invitation"
There were all sorts of answers,
some skeptical of the advertise
ment, others frankly seeking the
opportunity for a free holiday. Not
q few were pathetically reticent,
but Noel could read between the
lines--hunger for companionship,
prayer for the kind of Christmas
the advertisement had suggested.
One sleek-haired young man en-
closed his photograph, accompany
ing his letter that boosted of what
a versatile guest he was.
Thinks you're looking for a
gigolo, Mother" Allan said, and
tore the letter into tiny pieces.
4 Remember Now
THERE'S only one thing to do
i Noel offered. "We'd better dis
card the imposSibilities immedi-
ately and then decide on those that
remain" She looked up to find AL
Ian staring at her steadily. She
wasn't sure what the expression
meant.
"It's not too late for you to aban-
don the plan if you want to-" she
remarked to Mrs. Marchand, but
that lady shook her head.
"And disappoint the incest of
these poor people?" she asked re-
proachfully.
When the doorbell rang. Allan
answered it and reported to his
mother, "Your hairdresser's here,
darling"
Mrs. Marchand, with a regretful
sigh, gave the mound of mail a
lingering glance and suggested:
"You two children see what you
can do about this problem while
Pm having my hair washed" She
went into the bedroom and called
back, Don't throw any Of them
away until I've read them all"
But that's what Noel and Allan
surreptitiously did while they
went on examining the letters. For
some were insultingly crude and
a few berated her for condescend-
ing charity.
These would make her feel bad
~" Noel said.
Once when they reached for q
large gray envelope together, their
hands touched. "Tm sorry" Allan
mumbled and Noels cheeks were.
scarlet. ! don't like him, she.
thought, and was quite as certain
Allan didn't approve Of her.
'sMr. Ceilings, would you rather
I didn't 90 to your house for Christ
mast" Her voice was hesitant.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-01-17

The SeVenty-Sixth Congress is
slowly settling down to the real
work of the session. Few definite
trends are positively apparent and
while public interviews give an
linking that the congressman have
made up their minds to take
charge of legislation and to direct
the policies of the Government, it
is too early to be sure that this
will happen.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-01-17
FIND WITHIN PAYS

KELLHER, Sask --Whims of
fashion are proving profitable
for Kelliher farmers. They
turned to fox farming during the
depression years. The industry
now pours 100000 annually into
the district.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-01-17
HOOKS MINK

KAMINISTIQUIA. Ont.-Taisto
Pesola, three and one-half years
old, is some fisherman. He caught
a mink In the Exam" river with
baited hook. It was large
one.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-01-17

Champions of the Loyalst forces
insist that the embargo on arms
is ''flagrantly' unneutral, and
that it should be abolished in the
interest of real neutrality between
the contending factions. On the
other hand, retention of the en-
barge is demanded by many
Catholics in this country who are
very anxious that Red Spain
meets defeat at the hands of Gen
eral Frapco.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-01-17

A bitter battle in Congress is
foreseen if any effort is made to
amend the present neutrality law
because of the effect of such re-
vision upon the situation in Spain.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-01-17

FOR SALE-Lot, 48'x50, corner
Duval and Louisa streets; two
lots, corner Bertha street and
Roosevelt Boulevard; two lots
on Pine Key, 100'x100, good
location. Apply 1912 ! Olivia
street. dec14-S
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-01-17

Henry B. Owen, son of Mrs. AL
fred Higgs of 713 Southland street
this city, will be heard over the
radio tonight in violin selections,
coming from Station WSB, At
lanta, Ga, from 2 to 7:30 o'clock.
Saturday night he will be heard
at $3.50 to 10, and Monday be-
tween and $50.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-01-17

While it is doubted whether he
will be able to bring the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor and the
Committee of Industrial Organi-
cation into full harmony, it is
hoped that he will be able to &C.
complish something of a truce be-
tween them in regards to politi-
cal detectives. Secretary of Labor
Frances Perkins has been unable
to accomplish much in the way
of settling the difficulties between
the labor organizations. Her pro-
posal to appoint a committee to
draft a plan of settlement was
blocked, it is understood, by a
lack of confidence on the part of
labor officials.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-01-17

b SINESS OPPORTUNITY.
Chance for large earnings sell
ing patented sun glasses. Every
one purchases on sight. No
money risked. Write L. r. 161
Perry ST, N.Y.C." janl4-3tX
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FOR SALE-2 lots, each 50x100'.
Run from Washington to Won
Phister street. $1,000. APP
ply Rear 1877 Petronia street.
aug9-tfs
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FOURTEEN-FOOT BOAT, with
four-horse cupboard Johnson
motor, fully equipped, $3.50.
1917 Petronia street, rear.
janis
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FOR SALE OR RENT

FOR SALE OR RENT-Cabin
Cruiser with living quarters to
accommodate 4. All modern
conveniences. Good for party
fishing. 1014 Varela street.
oct10-s
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-01-17

Reaction to the Presidents adj
dress on the state of the. union
has been good, although some
critics find fault with the Chief
Executive for attempting to link
domestic reforms with national
preparedness. The portion of the
presidential message that related
to the condition of world affairs
and the necessity for the United
States to arm itself to meet pos
sible eventualities caused .consid-
cradle dispute, although there is
determined group of congress-
men definitely opposed to any
large-scale expenditures for the
Army and the Navy. In the air,
it seems, there is general assent
that the aerial fighting arm of
the United States must be great
ly enlarged.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-01-17

-
The Presidents annual message
on the budget, taking up the fis-
cal affairs of the nation for the
year which will begin on July /,
next, indicated the spending pro-
gram in the 1910 fiscal year. Of
a total of nine billion dollars, re-
covery and relief were allotted
81, 1855, 165, 900. An indicated def
icit of about $3.326, 100000 is
foreseen, making the tenth Fed
eral deficit in a row. This COM
pares with a deficit of So, 972, 000,-
600 estimated for the present
year. These deficits are forecast
in spite of the increased revenues
expected to result from better
business and, by the end of 1910,
the Federal debt is expected to
reach an all-time high of $44,-
458,0O0,OOO.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-01-17

PERSONAL CARDS, $1.25 per
100. THE ARTMAN PRESS.
jun25-tf
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Just before the new Secretary
of Commerce appeared before
the Senate Commerce Commit
tee, which was investigating his
qualifications for his cabinet
post. President Roosevelt gave
evidence of his confidence in Mr..
Hopkins by asking him to effect
peace, if possible, between the
warning factions of the Labor
movement and to obtain from
business men suggestions for the
amendment of the National Labor
Relations Act.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-01-17

FURNISHED HOUSES-all mod
ern conveniences. lila Grin
nell Street. nov3-tf
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Before a secret joint meeting of
the House and Senate Military
Affairs committees, Ambassadors
Kennedy and Bullitt recently in
dictated that a major war defin-
itely threatens Europe in the
Spring. They thought it would be
set off by Mussolini's ambitions
to initiate Hitler in territorial ag-
gressdizement, but particularly
because the Italian dictator is ad-
vancing claims against France, a
stronger power, with little likeh-
hood that the French would give
in without a fight. Hitler, it is
noted, has made his conquest at
the expense of weaker nations.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-01-17

FOR SALE-11h acres Planta-
ton Key, 3A acres on ocean,
ga acres on Bay, on Highway,
all high land, beach front on
both sides. P. o. Box %. Key
West. sept7-s
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ROOMS

ROOMS with or without board.
Sunny and cool. 419 Southland
street. jan4-lmo
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The Purity League, young
mans organization recently form
ed in this city, will hold a meet
ing tonight at 8 o'clock in John
Gardeners pharmacy, on Duval
street, it is announced. Victor
Sweeting will be the main speak
er.
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HOTELS

BRING YOUR VISITING friends
in need of good nights rest to
OVERSEAS HOTEL. Clear
rooms, innerspring mattresses
Under new management 917
Fleming st. nov18-tf
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The testimony of the Ambassa-
doris impressed members of the
committees very much. Some of
those then were frankly suspi-
cious of their appearance, feeling
that it was a move on the part
of the Administration to bolster
demands for increased ornaments
but others, including Senators
Nye, Clark and Lee, reported
themselves as not being greatly
impressed. Senator Nye, an out
spoken opponent of increased
ornaments, says that the hearing
failed to startle the members of
the committee. He thought that a
larger air force, but nothing like
5000 or 10000 more planes,
might be needed but that, on the
contrary, the nation can safely
abandon part of the present naval
building program. He asserted
that he believed some of the TO-
900 planes reported in Germany
were quite old and perhaps obso-
lete.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-01-17

Mass meetings are being held
at the capital to bolster support
for the contending factions in
this country. That revision of the
present neutrality laws should be-
come involved in a controversy
of this kind is unfortunate, be-
cause it is apparent that some
changes are necessary. Nothing
illustrates the situation better
than the fact that no embargo has
been declared, so far as Japan and
China are concerned, while in
Spain, the Loyalist Government
complains that it cannot buy arms
IN this country while its adver-
saries freely secure necessary
supplies from Italy and Germany.
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ISHED APARTMENT,
centrally located, all modern
conveniences. Apply SIG Duval
street. dec16-s
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FOR SALE-Cabin Cruiser, fully
equipped, engine and hull, in
very good condition. Newly
renovated. Reasonable for cash.
Apply SOC South street. dec1Os
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-01-17
The Characters

Noel Marchand, q young actress
acithout q play.
Mrs. Marchand, an elderly
iDomdn, not related to Noel.
Allan Ceilings, Mrs. Mdrchdnd's
handsome son.
Yesterday: Mrs. Mdrchdftd de-
cides to giue O Christmas house
party for lonely people.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-01-17

Other than these admissions,
MIR. Hopkins insisted that he stood
on his record and asked that the
WPA be viewed in its entirety, in
relation to the money spent, the
work relief given, the thousands
of projects and the efforts of hos
tile critics to find evidence of
wrong-doing.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-01-17

Some indication of the Admin
istration's defense plans came
from the Army and Navy section
of the budget message. This car
ried total national defense expen-
ditures of 1913, 558, 900, an in
crease of 5000, 351 900 over the
previous year. Altogether, about
twenty-five percent of the esti-
mated receipts from all sources of
revenue will be used for defense.
1t figures down to about $10.54
for every man, woman and child
in the country. These figures do
not include any sums recommend
ed by the President in his special
message on. defense.
In the budget estimate submit
ted by the President, $720,987,-
403 represent sthe regular naval
estimate, an increase of almost
$162, 100000 over the present
year. Three items largely account
increase for the construction of
for the increase - a $4,000, 900
new vessels, a $26,000,000 in
crease to the Bureau of Aero
nautics of the Navy Department
for Strengthening of the aerial
arm, and a 100000 increase to
provide 448 more officers, 1000
more Marines and an additional
5000 enlisted men. Included in
the estimate is money for the con-
struction of two larger battle
ships, probably of $4,000 tons;
two more 6-inch gun cruisers of
1900 tons each; eight submarines
and eight destroyers, two small
seaplane tenders, one repair ship
and the completion of another
carrier of larger size.
The regular budget figure for
the militsry establishment is
$46l, 7l0,990, plus $20,700,000 of
contract authorizations, and 3d.
594, 900 of Public Works funds for
housing of veterans. This figure
is slightly under that of the pres
ent years total, but is expected
to be increased sharply by spe-
cial provision for additional anti
aircraft guns and the construction
of many new airplanes.
The Presidents special mes
sage, asking for $875, 000,0 900 sup
Elementary appropriation to car
ry the WPA to the end of the
fiscal year, met with some re-
sistance ON the part of congress
IA
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-01-17

Editorial comment: There has
been no word coined for the de-
scription of raised printing. To
use the word enclosing for this
kind of printing is misrepresen-
tation. In fact, printing is not
enclosing at all. 1t has been
suggested that "Thermography'
would be a good word to describe
this process. Literally, it means
heat writing. Thermos is from the
Greek word heat, and graphein
from the Greek word to write.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-01-17

Great emphasis was given to
Hitler's great air armada, which,
it fwas4 said, threatens European
democracies. Estimates of the
strength of the German air force
ranged from $500 upward, with
reports Of 5000 bombers and ma
chine plsnes faster than any
thing the British and French
possess. The Am ba S ad or S
thought, according to common
report, that a German drive for
the Ukraine, would not involve
Britain and France into war and
that, meanwhile, these two coun-
tries would have time to build
up their ornaments.
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APARTMENT FOR RENT. 1Ol4
Grinnell street. JANIS
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janl6-1tx
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-01-17

Critics of the neutrality laws
insist that, IN effect, the embargo
against shipments to Spain bene-.
fits General Franco, under the
conditions prevailing in Spain,
and that the result is far from
a neutral attitude.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-01-17

The Presidents special mes
sage, asking for S875, 100000 sup
Elementary appropriation to car
~ the WPA to the end of the
fiscal year, met with some re-
sistance ON the part of congress
men who announced that the sum
would be trimmed. With more
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-01-17

than 100000 workers on its rolls.
the WPA has become an object
of controversy, with heavy tire
directed to its participation in
politics and a stout counter
charge being made by group,
headed by the mayors of large
cities, who insist that it must be
continued without curtailment.
Harry L. Hopkins, newly-nam-
ed Secretary of Commerce, siren
uously defends his administration
of the WPA, although admitting
that if he had the road to 60 over
again, he would not make any
political speeches. Mr.. Hopkins
asserted that he did everything
he could to keep petty politics
out of the WPA but admitted that
in Kentucky local politicians op-
Grated on the boys and they cav
ed in. He thought that certain Of
ficials in that state should have
been discharged for political ac-
tivitieS last summer.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-01-17

CONGRESS SETTLES DOWN
PRESIDENTS MESSAGES
ABOUT DEFENSE PLANS
ARMS COST YOU slo.s4
wPA NEEDS FUNDS
HOPKINS DEFENDS COURSE
GIVEN NEW TASKS
AMBASSADORS TALK WAR
GROUP OPPOSES ARMS
BITTER BATTLE ON SPAIN
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-01-17

Key Vests narvelously fine
climate, places of interest and
beauty spots proved a most de-
lightful revelation to Mrs. Mary
Kirschner, prominent Chicago
woman, who was enthusiastically
profuse in her praise of the city
and the wonderful reception
which had been accorded her by
the people of Key West. Il was
told at Miami that there was
nothing to see at Key West and
there was no use in my making
the trip here. But I find it just
splendid. The sunshine, the fish
cries, the curios, so much of in
terest on every hand. If they
were not expecting me in New
Orleans. I would like very much
to stay here for a long time,
said Mrs. Kirschner.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-01-17

For some time past a few citi-
zens have been getting The Citi-
zen free of charge. This practice
will be discontinued from now
on. This is in line of following
the practice of treating all alike.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-01-17
KEY WEST IN
DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Here just 10 Years
Ago Today AS Taken From
The Files of The Citizen

Finding himself unable to
shake off the irresistible appeal
of a drive over the highway to
the mainland, DR.. r. ]. Tomkons
of Indianapolis, bought an auto
mobile here in order to enjoy the
delightful experience. Arriving
with his family from the Isle of
Pines, the doctor said he had
heard so much of the Overseas
Highway that he had a set de-
termination to afford the family
the delights of a ride and the
beautiful scenic treat the trip
would give. So he went around
to the MeltZer Motor Company
and purchased an excellent mo-
tor car in which the family left
for a ride to their Indiana home.
This is the second automobile
known to have been bought for
the sole purpose of taking the
wonderful drive over the high
way on the road to the main
land. When the highway was
opened last year a woman from
Canada, desiring to be among the
first to make the drive, bought
a car here and drove to Canada.
Just recently she wrote friends
that the old car is still going
good, that she is with party of
friends and had just returned
from tour of the Pacific coast,
made in the car bought one year
ago in Key West.
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1LeeaAHNG
!aR IVA ELLINGTON

HUGO SIMS Special Washington Correspondent
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-07-14
STORY UP TO NOW

Thrown together when called to aid
mechanic shared in elevator machinery
atop Titan Tower, new skyscraper,
Nurse Linda Morton and DIR. Bill
Blaine work on the victim with Dr.
Leonard Renquist. Linda is more
thrilled over the handsome DR.. Blaine
than she can reveal at the exciting
moment. Once hurried operation is
done, DR.. Blaine warmly compliments
Linda for her speedy, efficient help
To her this is gasoline flung on the
fire of romance. She's intrigued.
Odd "man in gray" apparently re-
porter, then intrudes and distracts
DIR. Blaine from her. The doctor asks
the newcomer to keep the accident out
of the papers. The man replies
"Afraid you'll wake up and find your
self famous?" "I'm afraid that I'll
wake tomorrow" Blaine retorts, look
ing at Linda.