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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14
SIX MONTHS LATER

The war in Europe is now six months
old. During that time the hot-heads Of
European Governments have undoubtedly
cooled off a good deal. This observation
is promoted by the cordial reception given
to Under-Secretary of State Welles by Mus
solini and Hitler, neither Of whom could
say a decent word in behalf of Democratic
Governments half year ago.
There is far less political hysteria in
the United States about war than six
months ago. The Representatives of the
people at the National Capital are using
less ifs" about the possibility and prob
ability of being drawn into the European
War. That is a good sign.
Welles is messenger of peace from
the most powerful Government in the
World. 1t is hard to see how anybody can
object to that kind Of mission, because
there is no greater object that might be
sought by either an individual or a public
official thar peace. Don't be surprised if
Welles brings home some pieces of peace
bacon.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14
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Today's Birthdays
Gees o o . o Q . q . . . Q Q Q Q 80 o

Mrs. Edna w. Chase. editor Of
Vogue, born at Asbury Park, N
j., So years ago.
Father ]. Elliott Ross, noted
Catholic clergyman, born in
Baltimore, Sc years ago.
Prof. Clarence E. Ridley of the
University of Chicago, noted po-
litical scientist, born at Armada,
Mich, 40 years ago.
Judge Albert Levitt of Red
ding. Conn, born at Woodbine,
Md, So years ago.
c. Roy Dickinson. president of
Printers Ink, New York, born at
Newark, N. j., So years ago.
Basil Manly, Federal Power
Commissioner, born at Green
vile, S. c., 81 years ago.
DIR. Albert Einstein of Prince
ton University, famed exiled Ger
man Jewish scientist, born 81
years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14
PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWS

Honor Roll at the Harris School
for the sixth weeks period end
ms March 8. 1910, is listed as fol-
I lows:
6A-Patty Duane, Marion So
lano, Betty Wharton, Nellie
Romaguera, Dorine Cruz, Jose
Alonzo.
6B-Kermit Roberts, Betty
June Cottrell.
5A-Joy Avis Ball, Glenn
wood Weech.
4A-Faye Bervaldi. Lorraine
Nottage, Conchita Varela, Ben
Saunders, Thomas Swicegood.
4B-Bobby Armstrong, Felix
Davis.
3A-Robert Archer. Harry
Carey, Billy Daniel, Paul john
son, Eddie Weatherford, Billy
Gunter, Bobbie Mae Buckley,
Joan Knowles, Joan Sawyer,
Mary Jane Hanford, Loretta Car
bonell, Faye Taylor.
2A-Shirley Rom, Clara Arma-
yor. June Timer. Al Goehring.
1Al-William Hartman, Eliza
beth Cooper, Albert Garcia. Louis
Maloney.
1B-Anita Fernandez.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14
TODAY'S DAILY QUIZ
Can you answer seven of these
ten Test Questions? Turn 10
Page A for Answers

l. What is the emblem of So
Wet Russia2
2. A clarinet is a percussion,
stringer or wind instru.
ment?
8. In the popular song, Fran
kie and Johnnie, which is
the girl?
4. Who founded the Military
Order of the Purple
Heart?
5. OF what university was
Woodrow Wilson the preSi-
dent?
6. How many consultations are
in the Zodiac?
7. What political party or fac
ton was called "Cuc-
kocs"?
8. Do babies born in the eighth
month have a better
chance of surviving than
those born in the seventh
month?
8. Which state ranks first in
raising beef cattle?
10. What federal agency aids in
financing Slum clearance
projects?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14
TWO BATTLESHIPS READY IN-1s42

The battleship building program of
the United States is we'll ahead of schedule,
says Secretary of the Navy Edison but the
first of the new battleships will hardly be
ready for the fleet until late in 1912 or
early in 1943.
As anybody knows, much can happen
in the world during the next two or three
years. Whatever happens the United
States will have to face the issue with the
battleships that this nation had when the
World War came to an end more than
twenty years ago.
In view of everything that has been
printed about battleship construction,
many Americans are under the misappre-
hension that our fleet has been provided
with new dreadnaughts. However, mas
much as it takes three or four years to
build battleship, and those authorized
do not count in the battle line, it is inn
portant that we make plans now for the
size navy that we might need in 1916 and
1850.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14
AN APPEAL TO GOV. CONE!

News dispatches from Washington
state that Governor Fred Cone of Florida
called upon President Roosevelt this week
to urge final approval of the water supply
system for Florida Keys and Key West.
1t is important that President Roose-
velt's backing of the project be enlisted,
for in all probability the application of the
Florida Keys Aqueduct Commission for a
$1,000,000 loan from the Reconstruction
Finance Corporation and the 100000
WPA labor allotment will soon reach the
White House for executive approval.
While lauding the governors interest
in this project, which will do so much to
develop the keys and Key West, the peo-
pie of Monroe county wish he would go to
bat in Tallahassee for extension of Over
seas Highway above and below the Toll
and Bridge District. A word from Cover
nor Cone in the office of Chairman Arthur
B. Hale of the State Road Department to
start work on the highway project would
work wonders.
Recent users of the highway to the
mainland will substantiate the statement
that the road is in very poor condition for
highspeed travel between the mainland
and Key West. Sections of the old county
road are so rutted that cars are frequently
bounced into the ditch. Several of the
wooden bridges show signs of the heavy
wear and tear of thousands of motor
vehicles that cross them every month The
curves between Key West and Big Pine
Key ere sharp and dangerous. There are
countless death traps for the unWary along
the highway. Many drivers shun a trip to
Key West like the plague.
The Citizen has stated many times in
the past and today states again that the
elimination of the wooden bridges and
dangerous curves, the reconstruction of the
old county road or transfer of the highway
to the old railroad bed, will result in a
heavy increase in travel to and from Key
West The benefits would be many
greater gasoline taxes, an increase in toll
receipts to bring nearer the day when the
bonded debt might be paid off, and a
greater volume of trade in Key West and
all along the keys.
Governor Cone has it in his power to
win the friendship of a large segment of
Monroe county's population by a single
executive order-"Start work on improve
ment of Overseas Highway.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14
TIN BOX SAVES COP

NEW YORK.-Had it not been
for small tin box of indigestion
tablets in his pocket, Patrolman
Martin Callahan would probably
have been seriously injured. Dur
ing an arrest, the patrolman's
service pistol accidentally dis
charged. The bullet struck the
tin box in his overcoat pocket,
which DETECTED it to the pave
ment. --.-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14
THE KEY WEST CITIZEN

WILL always seek the truth and print it
without fear and without favor; never be
afraid to attack wrong or to applaud right;
always fight for progress never be the or
gan OF 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
izAtien; tolerant of others rights, views and
opinions; print only news that will elevate
and not contaminate the reader; never COM
promise with principle.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14

This column is a strong advocate of
states rights, but it could never agree with
Senator Pepper that lit is the privilege of
a sovereign state to have bad govern
,nent" When that condition arises then
it is the duty of the Federal government
to step in and correct it, as it is an incon-
trOvertible axiom that nc people want a
bad form of government, and if it exists
anywhere it is because the people are
down-trodden and helpless as in the case
of Louisiana, now happily under the pro-
cess of publication. The government has
a right. to strike at crooked, indecent and
shocking conditions as it appears are exist
ing in Miami today
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14
The FBI agents have be-

The FIJI agents have been asking
some Florida sheriffs how much graft they
are taking in for themselves and how much
they are forwarding to Tallahassee. ].
Edgar Hoover would like to know and so
would the people of Florida. Another
thing the FBI should investigate is the
graft that is being paid by state officials
to collectors" for the higher-ups. That
would exude stencil that would smell to
the high heavens. But you can't get those
affected to talk, because bribe-giver is
as rotten as a bribe-taker, and just as
guilty before the law.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14
FIVE YEARS AGO

Governor Dave Sholtz, Mrs.
Sholtz and their four children,
who have been spending a de-
lightful stay of two weeks at the
Casa Marina Hotel, while the
governor has been recovering
from an attack of flu, will leave
this afternoon for Tallahassee.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14

The siesta period to be observ-
ed by the Key West Administra-
ton will be changed to the two
hour period beginning at noon
until 2 o'clock, it was announced
this morning. This program will
be continued throughout the
summer months.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

l. Water and Sewerage.
2. Comprehensive City Plan (Zoning).
5. More Hotels and Apartments
4. Beach and Bathing Pavilion
5. Airports-Land and Sea.
6. Consolidation OF County and City Gov
ernmentS
z. A Modern City Hospital.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14
KEY west In DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Five Ten and Fifteen Years Ago Today
AS Taken From The Files Of The Citizen

were elected by the four local
organizations of Scottish Rite
MaSons at a joint meeting held
last night in the hall of the Scot
fish Rite Lodge at the corner of
Eaton and Simonton streets. The
meeting was largely attended.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO

Key West voted for bonds and
prosperity and progress yester-
day more emphatically than any
other city has ever voted before.
When the last vote was counted
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14

The Tampa municipal court is very
considerate. Traffic vioators are made to
serve their Jail sentences on Sundays, so
that they can continue to hold their reg
ular Jobs.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14

Lambeth is a London metropolitan
borough. and London has Lambeth
PALACE, a Lambeth Bridge, andsa Lambeth
Road-to say nothing of a Lambeth Walk.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14

Indirect taxes are favored by poll
ticians because the public rarely has sense
enough to know when they are paid.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14

The soul of the sponge man"
at the entrance to the Chamber
of Commerce was so troubled
last night that he could not get
to sleep. He is much improved
this morning and has placed a
card on his chest, which reads, Il
voted against the bond issue. Are
you the other one?"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14

Normally will return to some Amer
leans, when the umpires shout, "Play
BALI"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14

There were IL realty transfers
recorded at the county court
house in Key West in the past
few days, the sales including So
city and subdivision lots, five
pieces of property in the City of
Key West and three acreage
tracts on the Florida Keys.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14

Hitler may be crazy but history af-
fOrds examples of other crazy men who
made sane people stand up and sit down
when they issued orders
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14

We read that a certain popular song
writer never had but six weeks of school
ing; and we can readily believe it.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14

Approximately so members of
the Ali States Society in Miami
arrived today by train and will
spend today and tomorrow in
Key West. While here the group
will be entertained by the Key
West Administration and get &C
quainted with Tropical Key
West.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14

last night it was surprising to
note that the total yeas amounted
to 1853 and just two voted against.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14

Arriving from Havana Satur-
day afternoon will be delega-
ton of women from the Woman's
Club of Havana and also a party
from the Pro-Arte Society of
Cuba. They are returning a
goodwill visit recently paid by
women of Florida.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14

An article appearing recently
in one of the San Francisco pa
pers makes reference to Chief
Pay Clerk H. B. Gould of the
U.S.S. Mexico. as guest on a ra-
dio program with Bonnie Walk
er. Mr.. Gould is a brother OF
Kelley Curry of Eaton street.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14

TEN YEARS AGO
Officers for the ensuing year
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14

kDelipered at Pontiac, Mich. Trans
pOrfafioS bGsed on rail rates, state and
local EGres Of any,, optional equip
Rzenf and 0eeess0ries-erfrG. Prices
subject TO change WifhORf notice.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14

people and see this new Pontiac.
Check all the facts and you'll find
this big car is actually just as easy
to buy and just as economical to
own as a small carl
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14

Eight local retailers charged
with violation of the state drug
law were tried during the past
few days in Criminal Court and
the last of these cases was con-
cluded this morning when Fe-
lipe Carbonell was found not
guilty. Selling aspirin was the
specific charge.
Rev. DR.. VIM. Ray DobynS,
moderator of the Southern Pres
byterian church. with DR.. S. 1.
Morris, will arrive by train this
afternoon and will confer with
officers of the local church at the
manse. They will be the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. R. Miller.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14

An important meeting of the
Woman's Club has been called
for Saturday afternoon at the
home of the club and the presi-
dent desires every member to at
tend as Mrs. Skillings will be
present to make final arrange
ments for the club play to be
given after Easter.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14

Arriving this morning from
Miami was the launch Biscayne
of the United States Engineers
Department with a group of men
in command of H. E. FIGHTER, to
make the regular annual survey
of the Northwest Channel. Colo
mel George E. Brown will arrive
tomorrow
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14

Franklin D. Roosevelt, assist
ant secretary of the U. S. Navy,
during the Wilson Administra-
ton, accompanied by his wife,
arrived in Key West today and
will spend several days enjoying
the climate and fishing. They
are much pleased with the city.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Roland
Richardson have received word
announcing the marriage of their
son, Harry, to Miss Mildred
Peregoy, of Baltimore, Maryland.
Their many friends wish for them
long and happy welded life.
Mr.. Richardson has lived in
Maryland for the past seven
years.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-14

USE ANY yardstick you like"
say Pontiac owners, "but you won't
find any car that gives you so muchfOr
so little as the new 1910 Pontiacl"
It's not hard to figure out. Pom
tiac is a big car, with all the advan-
tages only a big car can offer-yef Pom
fiGc is pricedTiehf do0s IOifh the iOUesI
Isit anywonder so many small-ear
owners are now swinging over to
Pontiacp Take the advice of these
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-06

ing legation opposite the British EN-
bassy on Massachusetts avenue. The
Minister spent the summer of 1889
at the Chevy Chase Club while Mrs
Close was in England, and having
found it comfortable and convenient
he and Mrs. Close were there
through this summer.
The Netherlands Minister and
Nine. Loudon will 60 to New York
this week from Nonquit. Mass.
where they have been for several
weeks while the Minister recovered
from a serious illness. They will
be in New York for several days be-
fore returning to Washington early
next week.
The Australian Minister and Mrs
Casey will entertain at dinner to-
morrow evening in honor Of the
new Counselor of the Legation, Mr.
Alan Watt, who recently arrived
Mr.. Watt succeeded Mr.. Keith
Officer who has been transferred to
Toxic. Mrs. Watt and their four
children are en- route to this country
and are expected to arrive in Cali
fornia early next week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-06
Reception
To Be Given
By Stinsons
Newspaper Women
To Give Tea for
Cabinet Members
Continued From Page DID

sake Of Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt,
the Presidents wife, was the hon.
ored debutante Miss Roosevelt, the
daughter of Mrs. John Cutter and
of Mr.. G. Hall Roosevelt, was formal
ly presented to society in Boston on
Thanksgiving Day of 1888, and she
was introduced here at dance at
the White House which the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Roosevelt gave in her
honor during the Christmas holidays
of that year
Former Tradition
To Be Followed.
1t is the custom for the debutantes
of the season to have their hair
powdered or silvered and orna-
mented with gardenias, on the night
Of the ball-and, of course, all the
guests are expected to wear either
black or white costumes . 1t is ira
ditional for the debutantes in the
line to wear all-white, while post
debs may wear either black or white
There is much pomp and ceremony
to the opening of the Black and
White Ball. Exactly on the hour two
PierrotS in black and white costumes
announce the beginning of the ball
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-06

far away usually come into the Cap
ital for the occasion. and the univer.
stiles, particularly those nearby, pro-
vide scores Of young men to swell
the stag line"
Mrs. Dunlop has not as yet Sc
lected the debutante who will head
the receiving line, but already prep
arations are going forward for the
affair. and the invitations soon will
be in the mails.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-06
Visitors From West

Mr.. Richard Charming Streshly,
superintendent of finance of the
Post Office Department at Los An
geles, and Mrs. Streshly are visit
ing the latter's mother, Mrs. Mary
E. May, and sister, Mrs. G.. Gordon
Bailey, at their home, 1415 Hamilton
street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-06
Dinner Invitations

The general chairman of the
annual Red Cross Roll Call and
Mrs. Edgar Morris have issued
invitations for dinner Monday
evening, October IA, at the Army
Navy Country Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-06
Opens Home Here

Mrs. Hitchcock, widow of Sem
ator Gilbert N. Hitchcock, has
returned to Washington and
opened her home at 2125 Kalo-
rama road for the winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-06

with a fanfare Of trumpets. After
the receiving line breaks the debu-
tantes and their escorts dance the
first two numbers, while the other
guests watch. Later dancing Is gen.
eral, and a little after midnight a
seated buffet supper is served, dur
ing which time the debutantes are
serenaded with their favorite selec-
tons.
Many Parties
Precede Ball.
Numerous parties-most of them
honoring the debutantes Of the sea-
son-are held before the ball Some
are cocktail parties or buffet suppers,
but dinner parties seem to be the
most popular method of entertain
ing. Guests from nearby cities apd
Evening star., 1940-10-18

Big. 13-inch chrome
p ated reflector for a
maximum OF heat
radiation: non tip
base: heavy safety
guard. attached cord.
Evening star., 1940-08-04
MISS PHYLLIS GEORGIA

Of parking meters would Just be
practice for the policemen, but
Chief George T. Cod apparently
didn't hear about 1t and collected
81 fines.
Today Commissioner Egan ordered
refunds and extended the practice
period for another week.
Evening star., 1940-08-04
Social News
From StauntOn
And Vicinity

STAUNTON, Va, Aug. 3.-Mr. and
Mrs. Monroe Bonfoey Of Quincy, ILL.,,
are spending some time with Mrs
Bonfoey's mother, Mrs. j. L. Witt
at her home, Merrifield.
Mrs. Paul Hays and her little son,
Paul, jr., who have been spending
the last three weeks in Washington
and Fredericksburg, have left for
Norfolk to spend few days before
returning to their home here.
Mrs. j. Blair Hoge, who has been
visiting her brother-in-law and
sister, Capt. and Mrs. A. L. Hodges,
in Baltimore, has returned to Staun-
ton.
Mrs. Darlington Foster of Wash
ington is spending some time with
her sister, Mrs. Watson P. Gooch,
who also has as her guest her
brother, Mr.. Arthur M. Vah, OF
Jacksonville, Fla.
Mai. John B. Sherman, U. S. A.,
and Mrs. Sherman are house guests
of Gen. Perry L. Miles, U. S. A., re-
tired, and Mrs. Miles at their home
here.
Mrs. E. F. Higginson has left for
Washington, where she is spending
a few days with Mrs. M. l.. Garth,
en- route to Wyncote, Pa.
Miss Linda Todd Is spending the
week end with her sister, Mrs. L. C
Ware at her camp, Silverclif. In
Deerfleld Valley, near Staunton.
Mr.. Theodore r. Deverick has as
his guest Prof. James Heen Wont
from Honolulu.
Mrs. Mabel Evan Sabbag, widow
of Nicholas Sabbag Fey, has re-
turned to America as a refugee from
Paris and will spend the summer in
Staunton.
Miss Florence McChesney OF
Washington is spending several
weeks with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Will McChesney, near Staun-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hamp and
their young son Wilfred have ar
rived from Arlington to visit Mr.
Hamp's mother, Mrs. Wilfred Hamp.
Evening star., 1940-08-04

The First United States President
who was born an American rather
than British subject was Martin
Van Buren,.
Evening star., 1940-08-04
Social Activities
of Interest in
Manassas

MANASSAS, Va. Aug. 3.-Miss
Nancy Lynn and Miss Walser Con-
ner, accompanied by Miss 1nez Fox
Of Washington and Miss Margaret
Banks of Culpeper have left for
Hungry Mother State Park to re-
main over the week end
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Sinclair and
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Wilcher of Oc-
coquan will leave Monday for New
York and Atlantic City.
Mrs. E. D. Williamson and Miss
Catherine Boorman Of Washington
are guests Of Mrs. J. L. Bushong.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Jenkyn Davies
have gone to Cokeville, Wyo., to visit
Mrs. Davies mother, Mrs. Julia
Stoner. They will return Au-
gust Is.
Miss Evelyn Gilley of Axton is the
guest Of her brother-in-law and sis
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Connie N. Kim
cheloe.
Mr.. William Antony has returned
from Blacksburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Graham
will leave next week to make their
home in Washington.
Mr.. Conway Seeley, Mr.. P. A.
Lewis, Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Lynn
Mr.. Robert Lewis and Mr.. Francis
Lewis are in Blacksburg attending
the Institute of Rural Affairs.
DR.. and Mrs. Stewart McBryde
returned this week end from White
Sulphur Springs.