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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-25
With the thrill of the init

With the thrill of the initial flight
over, transatlantic flights are now mat
ter of routine 1t is long way from Kitty
Hawk, where the Wrights pushed their
contraption into the air for a flight Of less
than minute to the big Boeing that span
the Atlantic. There was more excitement,
as this writer we'll remembers, at the birth
of aviation in 1908. than when recently the
ocean was crossed with passenger plane,
due to the various progressive steps that
had been made during that time. After
Lindbergh's epoch-making solo flight the
evolution Of the airplane became so as
tonishingly rapid that regular flying By
passenger boats was expected and when
inaugurated were taken as q matter Of
course
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-25
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Today Hor oscope


The general quality of this
week is, in this position, some
what offset by vacillating ten
dency, The native will be gov
erned largely by inspiration and
hence liable to wander into
strange paths, sometimes far from
the right one. The mind is rather
artistic and perhaps a little given
to the qualification of the senses.
Carefully cultivate cheerfulness.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-25

The democracies have sacrificed much
for the sake of peace and must continue to
sacrifice much in trade advantages and in
economic resources, but above all--pride
and prestige--for the sake of peace.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-25
Doing something startling fir

Doing something startling first is
what attracts attention. The COW that
jumps first over the moon will get head
lines in the newspapers, the others few
lines on the inside pages. Twas ever
thus!
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-25
It's the bunk that Tony Galento inn
bibes his beer from barrel.

1t is possible in this topsy-turvy world
that when Hitler dies. he will be apothe-
osized unless the world returns to sanity
and calls him what he is.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-25

President Roosevelt is limited to de-
validating the dollar to SO cents, otherwise
he would soon reduce it even more. It
looks like 80 cents to lot of us now.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-25
neutrality-suspicious.
Today's Birthdays

Maxfield Parrish of Windsor,
VT, famed artist illustrator, born
in Philadelphia, SO years ago.
William c. De Mile, play
wright, brother of Cecil B., born
at Washington, N. c., 81 years
ago.
DR.. Margaret F. Washburn of
Vassar College, professor emeritus
of psychology, born in New York,
SO years ago.
Dir. Elizabeth w. Wilson Of
Cambridge, Mass, noted mathe-
matician and actuary, born in
Washington, D. c., 43 years ago.
DIR. Morris R. Cohen, noted City
College of New York's philosopher
emeritus, born in Russia, SO years
ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-25
Key West establishes record.
which cannot be equalled by any
other community its size.

The Citizen and the Sluggers
had another set-to yesterday and
a one-sided and undressing
game was the result. Several of
the Sluggers were unable to play
and substitutes were used. The
game ended in the eighth inning.
because OF ram, and the score was
13 to 3 in favor of The Citizen.
Regular annual picnic of the
Fleming Street Church Sunday
School will be given tomorrow at
BayvieW Park commencing at 5
o'clock. "A very interesting pro-
gram has been prepared and COM
prises a number Of contests, which
win prove to beof special inter
est.
Will Richardson was slightly
injured yesterday when knocked
from iIis bicycle by an automo-
bile. Today, however, he is at
tending to his business as though
nothing had happened.
Wireless messages received by
the Wrecking Tug Warbler are to
the effect that the Steamship
Leayenbridge is ashore and in
need of assistance at Mucaras
Reef near the old Bahama Chan
mel at the eastern end of Cuba.
The Warbler left for the scene
this morning.
The entire fighting force of the
city and the equipment of the de-
partment was brought into service
last night at o'clock 70 combat
one of the fiercest conf1agrations
and the most menacing witnessed
in the city in number of years.
With the four engines belonging
to the city and the fire truck from
the army barracks throwing
about 5000 gallons Of water every
minute ii took more than one
hour to get the flames under con-
troll. and the most threatening
situation was averted. The fire
was in the old cigar factory build
ing at $40 Petronia street and
Fire Chief Ralph Finder states
that il was evidently of incendi-
airy origin. The tin roof of the
structure is substantial and kept
the sparks from flying and con-
fined to the building. So great
was the crowd the the local unit
lof the National Guard was
brought into service to keep the
people out the Of the way and
prevent accidents.
E.xnrpssirg himself as heir1p
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-25
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED By THE CITIZEN

l. Water and Sewerage.
. Comprehensive City Plan tzoning).
3. Hotels and Apartments.
4. Bathing Pavilion.
5. Airports--Land and Sea.
6. Consolidation Of County and City
Governments
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-25
KEY WEST IN DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Here Just Ten Years Ago Today As Taken
From The Files OF The Citizen

The American Legion Post will
hold a regular meeting tonight in
their hall, beginning promptly ut
8 o'clock. During hte absence of
Post Commander Conner. who is
away from the city on vacation,
First Vice Commander Gerald
Lowe win preside. A request is
made by the acting post COM
mander to wear post caps at this
session and it is stated that sew
eral matters of Importance will
be discussed.
The conference Of the zone
units OF the Methodist churches
held in the Fleming Street Meth
odist church yesterday is being
pronounced one of the most pleas
INT and successful meetings held
In this city for some time. Mrs.
M. E. Phillips, of Miami Beach,
secretary of hte Miami Zone Dis
trict of the Methodist denomina-
ton, presided at the two sessions
yesterday, and luncheon was
served at noon. The unit was
completely reorganized and Off
GERS for the ensuing year elected
as follows: Mrs. H. T. Gaines,
president: Mrs. Charles H. Ketch-
UNI, secretary; Mrs. G. w. Nc
Cornell, program director. The
next zone conference will be held
in November.
The three year-old daughter of
Mr., and Mrs. Walter Thompson,
of James street, was injured Sc
riously late yesterday afternoon
when run over by the family
automobile as the child's uncle
was backing the car out of the
garage. The little one was at
first thought to be fatally injured
but was this morning reported as
showing some Improvement The
presence of the tot at the garage
was not discovered until the auto
mobile had passed over its body
and it came in view of the driver
as the car backed away. The
wheels passed over the lower
part Of the child's head and face.
Quarantine of sour lines pro-
duced in Monroe and Dade coun-
/ ties has been lifted and fruit from
any sections of these counties
| may be shipped anywhere. A per-
| NIT for the shipments from the
proper authorities has been re-
ceived from Washington. accord
ing to a telegram sent from Or
l1ando by l. r, Warner to the
Chamber Of Commerce.
Editorial Comment: Key West
shows j decrease in the number
Iof deaths from 1928 Of 81, com
pared with the figures of 1927.
rxxsax - aye = - A. Z. I..~s.~- 4nQo
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-25

obtained during his visit Of few
weeks in Key West in the inter-
ests Of the American Automobile
Association, r. E. Mel says he
expects to leave Sunday for his
headquarters in Titusville. Mr..
Mel is well known in Key West
where he was paymaster in the
navy during the period of the
world war and says that the re-
port of his work here will in
crease the membership Of the as
ISOLATION, which showed about
$50 when he arrived. He expects
to return in September for an ex-
tended stay.
Editorial Comment: Now the
notorious Aimee Semple Mac
Pherson is planning crusade to
Jerusalem, Why evangelize a
country which is already a holy
land?
Mutt Griffen Of Miami and
Billy Roca of Havana will be the
center of attraction during the
fight card at the Cuban Club Sta
dunn tomorrow night when the
doors of the arena are thrown
open to lovers of the fistic game.
These two fighters win put on a
. lO-round attraction which gives
Epromise of being. one of the fast
| est fights of the season.
Stars and the Pirates crossed
bats at the Phelan grounds yes
!! terday and the Pirates seemed to
have won the game when the
eighth inning arrived with the
score 6 to 3 in their favor. In
this inning their pitcher weak
iened and walked three batters in
succession. This was followed by
two hits and an error on the part
of the opposing team and five
runs resulted. The score at the
END of the game was 8 to 4.
Two coast guard vessels, the
MENDOZA and the Champlain.
which have been cruising down
| the coast for the past few days,
are in port today and win remain
until tomorrow.
Lighthouse Tender Ivy. which
is now near Miami carrying on
work in connection with beacons
and other channel markers in
THAT vicinity, is expected to re-
turn on Saturday.
Mr., and Mrs. ]. B. Webb. Of
/. Lakeland. announce the engage
ment and approaching marriage
lof their daughter. Miss Olive
Juanita Webb to Eugene A. Rob
lerts of Key West, The wedding
date viii be announced at a later
date. -
A very important meeting Of
| Troop 1, Girl Scouts, viii Be held
jim the hall of the Golden Eagles
tomorrow afternoon This an
nouncement was made by the
troop reporter this morning.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-25

Editorial Comment: Key West
shows j decrease in the number
Of deaths from 1928 Of 81. COM
pared with the figures Of 1927.
With only 273 deaths during 1928
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-25

Expressing himself as being
highly gratified with the results
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-25

a very important meeting Of
Troop /, Girl Scouts. win Be held
in the hall of the Golden Eagles
tomorrow afternoon This an
nouncement was made by the
troop reporter this morning.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-25

Editorial Comment: Now the
notorious Aimee Semple Mac
Pherson is planning a crusade to
Jerusalem Why evangelize a
country which is already a holy
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-25

Will Richardson was slightly
injured yesterday when knocked
from iIis bicycle by an automo-
bile. Today, however, he is at
tending to his business as though
nothing had happened.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-25

Two coast guard vessels, the
Mendoza and the champlain.
which have been cruising down
the coast for the past few days,
are in port today and win remain
until tomorrow.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-25

Lighthouse Tender Ivy. which
is now near Miami carrying on
work in connection with beacons
and other channel markers in
that vicinity. IS expected to re-
turn on Saturday.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27
KNIGHTS SPONSOR
 DEBATES TONIGHT
Four Parishes to Be Rep= resented in (. Y. 0. COn=
 tests-Judges Named

Selection of judges for this even ing,s debates under the sponsorship of the Knights of Columbus were announced today. The three prom inent citizens invited to hear the oratorical discussions and to select the winners include Attorney John L. Gaffney, secretary of the board of agents of the Bronson Library; Commissioner Ray Stone of the Board of Education and Jimmie Parker, studio manager of Station WATR.
 The contestants tonight include representatives of the Catholic Youth Organization in St. Thomas Sacred Heart, St. Patrick's and St. Anns parishes. The discussions will mark the close of the first round in the series for the James F. Ar mold Memorial Fund awards. It is expected that the finals will be staged the latter part of May.
 Large attendances have featured previous debates by c. Y. O. repre- sentatives and 1t is expected that the largest audience of the season will be in evidence tonight. The general public is invited to attend.
 Announcements will be made to- night concerning the start of the second series next week when teams representing St. Lucy's, Church Of the Blessed Sacrament, Immaculate Conception and SS. Peter and Paul participate.
 Tonight's questions will be on fed eral grants for educational purposes and the superiority or inferiority of. the American broadcasting sys- tenn over that operated in England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27
Licensed Operators
 Better Pedestrians"
Statistics From State Department Show Drivers Exer- else Caution in Walking Across Highways

Of 37 adult pedestrians killed in Connecticut traffic accidents during the first three months of 1889 only three held operators licenses at the time of their death. According to Commissioner Michael A. Connor of the state department of motor vehicles this disparity between non- operators and operators among adult pedestrians killed develops each year.
 'The predominant number of non- operators among adult pedestrians killed annually, commented the commissioner yesterday, "emphasi- zes the value of traffic safety in- pstruction in our schools and the em- ,phatic need for adult education groups in the same subject. During .the seven years from 1892 to 1889 { inclusive 1873 adult pedestrians were killed in Connecticut. Only 67 z of this total were operators at the time. 1866 of these adult pedestrians. apparently active physically since they were travelling on foot and so presumably eligible to be licensed were not operators.
 Statistics
 According to the commissioner s statement regarding the fatality ex- perience among adult pedestrians {, for the first quarter of 1889 this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27
:CHURCH SPONSORS
 :: SOCIAL TONIGHT
St. Patrick's Parishioners Invited 10 New Series
 : of Entertainments

!. A large crowd is expected to be .present tonight at the inauguration Of & new series of socials sponsored by the entertainment committee of St. Patrick's parish. which takes place in the church hall beginning at SIS o'clock. The event will also serve to introduce the penny sale to patrons of the entertainment and social life of the city, and members of the committee are quite enthused over arrangements for this part of the program, which it is believed will fast become one of the most popular pastimes at public gather ings held in the city.
 Rev. William J. Wirkus, Holy Name society chaplin, and chairman of the committee in charge, said to- day that the remainder of the pro- gram will include entertainment dancing and refreshments. Connie Bracken and her Musical Maids have been engaged to provide tht music.
 In addition to Father Wirkus tht committee consists of Thomas Fitz. maurice, Mago Sheehan, Helen De vine, Marjorie Powers, Margare Sheehan, William Dwyer, Dr. Fran cis P. Barnes, Francis Fitzgerald James Barertt, Edward Loftus, Franl Hardy, Michael Kitchen and Johr Higgiston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27

year will continue the same experi- ence. Twelve adult pedestrians were killed in January" stated the commissioner, "and two were oper- ators. Eight more were killed in February and only one was an opcr- ator. During March IT adult pedes- trians met death on the street and highway and none of this group held licenses. Twenty-nine of the pedes- trians killed were men and eight were women. Three of the men were licensed operators"
 During the first three months of last. year g adult pedestrians were killed as compared with the total of 37 for the same period this year 1889. Eight child pedestrians were killed uring this period a year ago as compared with four this year The comparative totals show 41 for the first quarter of this year and 40 for a year ago.
 Congested Areas
 The departments daily traffic &C., cident report as of Wednesday April 26, shows 48 adults and four child pedestrians killed so far this year as compared with 40 adults and eight children year ago the same date. The commissioner added that 38 of the 62 fatalities caused dur ing the first three months of 193s were located in "congested areas emphasizing the departments con- tention that, fundamentally. pedes- trian traffic accident prevention is an urban problem.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27
Attorney

Apparently Gov. Baldwin was ad- vised in the appointment of Judge McDonough by State Treasurer Jo- seph Talbot, of Naugatuck. MT. Talbot and Judge McDonough have been friendly for years, though members of opposing political par ties.
 Another surprise came in the nomination of Judge Els for a place on the supreme court bench. It had been generally expected that the place would go to Judge Earnest c. Simpson, of New Haven. Judge Els lived for many years in Water bury and practiced law in the Brass City.
 Judge McDonaugh is at present judge of the Naugatuck borough court, and is former judge of pro- bate. He is a past president of the Waterbury Bar association.
 On learning that his name had been submitted to the senate, Judge McDonough stated this afternoon T wish to express my deep gratitude to Gov. Baldwin for nominating me for position of such trust. I am greatly pleased that he has such confidence in me, and I promise to do all in my power to justify that confidence"
 The salary of the milk admins trator is $5,000 year; supreme court justices $12,000; superior court judges $12,000 and common pleas court judges $7,500.
 King is member of the judicial