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Evening star., 1940-04-01
Grandmothers Visit
Capital for 4 Days
0fSightseeing
Club Program includes
Tea at White House
Tomorrow

Organized grandmothers-includ-
ing three great-grandmothers-a
rived in Washington today bent on
a holiday.
They came from the Middle West,
New York and Florida for four days
of festivity in conjunction with a
meeting of the National Grand
mothers Club. Their itinerary in
cludes the conventional tours to his
toric places, but they are planning
a broader program.
The club was formed chiefly to
combat the belief that grandmoth-
ers should be relegated to q CHM
ney corner. Their bylaws also pro-
vide that they shall work to pro-
mote better radio programs, better
schools and better motion pictures,
assist in research in children's dis
eases and make better conditions
for grandchildren.
The visitors are to be tea guests
at the White House tomorrow. They
are to leave q National Grandmoth-
ers' Club pin for Nrs. Roosevelt, who
! Is away on . lecture tour. The pins
Evening star., 1940-04-01
Novy's Cutting Bidding
For 3-Letter Ranks

ANNAPOLIS, April 1.-Sopho-
more Philip Cutting from Shelby
vile, Ind, is strong prospect as
recruit to the thin ranks of the
"three-letter" men at the Navy.
Cutting already has won major
'Ns'' in football and basket ball and
should gain his third in track, in
which he hurdles and takes both the
high and broad jumps.
Evening star., 1940-04-01
Heads Senior Class

Richard Bishop of Chevy Chase,
Nd, has been elected president Of
next years senior class at Taylor
University, Upland, Ind, the uni.
versity announced today.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-10-08
A FATHER DISOWNS HIS SON!

L have completely disowned and dis
inherited my son. affirms a college pro-
lessor in California whose son is an "avOw-
ed Communist"
There will be many loud-mouthed
patriots to pat the father on the back and
praise him for putting his views" above
his fatherly attachments but, just the
same, we are not quite sure that the ia
theirs action was necessary.
Everyone who knows me knows all
my views are contrary to those of his son,
says the professor We wonder if the
learned man understands that quite few
sensible men and women know that he is
not responsible for his sons views?
After all, many young man gets off
on the wrong foot, when he starts to walk
an Independent path in early life. Why
shouldn't a father recognize mistakes that
Young men make and stick to his boy in
the hope of eXerting a continuing in
fluence?
The incident brings to mind what
Stephen Vincent Benet has to say about his
father in recent issue of The Readers
Digest. Undertake title, 1.-THE Most In
forgettable Character I've Met" the
author of John Browns Body tells how,
at Is, Il became a Jack London socialist
and how his father, an army officer, re-
acted:
For some time after that my father
took considerable pleasure in writing me
letters in red ink. concerned with various
plots for the overthrow of capitalism and
signed Yours for the Revolution. :
To be a socialist, not so many years
vocsting communism today.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-10-08
LET'S SEE NOW!

We've been paying rather strict at
tention to the news stories concerning big
time projects for our city and county of
the fact that some of them were apparent
ly getting along in pretty good shape.
AS for instance the Key West Hous-
ing Authority. Last weekend's news
surely brought that important protector
rather, projeets-up to headline position
and to contemplation of the fact that a
goodly number of our citizens will be
called up for work assignments soon.
But, in the meantime, there are a
couple of municipal propositions that
we've been sighting of late. It's all right
to get the broader view on things, with
emphasis on bright future. It's also just
as important to keep after projects right
on our doorstep.
AS for instance-this matter of col
lection of taxes in the city. Some time has
elapsed since the news stories carried re-
ports of ar unsuccessful attempt on the
part of the council minority to enforce
publication of the 1889 delinquent list,
with ensuing tax sales. We haven't seen
where any of the alternatives have been
adopted, in lieu of publication. It'll be
well to check with the news department
ard see what's going on in this matter.
Then. the all-mportant project of
city streets comes to our mind next. What's
being done about this?
It's good news to hear that the Board
Of Public Works is, at long last, getting
started on this desperate situation and to
see that the main thoroughfare on which
visitors enter our city is having its worst
holes patched up. This is Only a starter,
however the need is for added pres
sure to get the maximum of work done in
the comparatively short period of time
left to accomplish it before the winter sea-
son sets in. 81
Collection of taxes and condition of
streets. Score nothing on the first-a par
tial count on the second. That's the re-
port as we go to press today. Tomorrow?
Improvement may come.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-10-08

1t is somewhat difficult to under
stand exactly .whatsisshappening in France
since tie German occupation. bat the Ger
man Government has advised the Vichy
Government that the cost of the Army OF
Occupation, amounting to s8,000,00O
day. must be paid by France.
Moreover, French economic life seems
to be gradually following the NazI pat
tern. The other day, the Government OF
Marshal Petain, following its policy OF re-
serving such professions exclusively for
French citizens, decreed that a lawyer
must prove his father was French. SINH
lar provisions already affect physicians,
surgeons, dentists and pharmacists.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-10-08
TOday's BIRTHDAYS

Captain Edward V. Ricken-
hacker. president of Eastern Air
Lines, New York, aviator, born
at Columbus, Ohio. so years ago.
Bert Fish of Florida, Minister in
Egypt. born at Bedford, Ind, IS
years ago.
Gov. Carl E. Bailey of Arkan-
sas, born at Bernie, Mo, IS years
ago.
DR. Mary E Pennington of New
York, consulting chemist, expert
on refrigeration of perishable
foods. born at Nashville, Tenn,
SO years ago
Albert E. Wiggam. of New
York, author-lecturer, born at
Austin, Ind. SO years ago.
Royden V. Wright, editor of
Railway Age. New York, born at
Red Wing. Mimi, "a years ago.
Dwight L. HoOpingarner of
New York. noted industrial rela-
tions counsel. born at Lincoln.
Nebr., AZ years ago.
James l. Fieser. vice chairman
of the American National Red
Cross. Washington, born at Ra-
VIENNA, o.. 81 years ago
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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-10-08
ANSWER TO STORES
OPEN SUNDAY"
Editor. The Citizen:

Editor. The Citizen:
Attention has been called to
the Open Letter of Miss Ida NJ.
Engel Presumably the grocery
stores of whose conduct she COM
plains violate the Christian Sab
bath for the convenience of their
patrons. That fact absolves nei-
Their the storekeeper nor the pa
iron.
1t IS easy to say, There ought
TO be a law covering the matter
Doubtless there is one such. Then
the problem becomes one of law
enforcemnt, which IS plainly a
police obligation Many other
laws. no doubt. could be found
that tail into the same category
of the unenfOrCed 1t would be
easy to discover an alibi why
they are not enforced. That
would not remedy the condition
complained of.
While the Decalogue Exodus
20:3-ID does not specify keeping
stores and other places of bust
ness open. surely it falls within
the spirit of that Divine COM
mandment. Neither does it men
ton the purchasing of goods, but
that too comes under the spirit
of the ban. Seller and buyer are
parties to the violation of the Di-
vine law, which has never been
annulled. Let customers stay
away from stores doing business
on the Lords Day, and they will
soon find it prudent to close.
Members of the Ministerial AL
lance do not approve the condi-
ton referred to. They have never
ceased to plead for a Christian
Sunday. Lovers of the good, will
cooperate with every effort to
make Key West worthy of the
love of law-abiding citizens. We
call upon all citizens and visitors
to lend their aid to that end. At
tend the services of the Church.
They will be found a source of
inspiration in building the right
into a seven-day human life
JOHN c. GEKELER.
President. Ministerial Alliance.
Oct. 8. 1910.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-10-08
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 tor progress; never be the or
gan or the mouthpiece of any person, clique,
faction or class; always do its utmost for the
: injustice; denounce vice and praise virtue,
: commend good done by Individual or organ
lzation; 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, 1940-10-08
WHO KNOWS?


/ Who are meant by Defend
ers of the Faithful?
?. To what extent is Japan de-
pendent upon the US. for scrap
iron and steel?
3. When was George Y crown
ed in London?
1. How many members has
the American Legion?
5. What American City made
the fastest growth, l930-19409
g. How large are American IN
veStments in Japan?
Z. Has Great Britain guaran-
teed Greece against attack?
8. What is copra?
g. What is an equinox?
10. What Is a flaming onion
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-10-08
DO YOU KNOW


If from hay fever you wish to be
free
Then here in KEY West is the
place to be;
Here no pollen is waited on the
warm breeze
As it gently blows through the
coconut trees
Delicate membrane of the throat
and nose
Not a single trace of hay fever
shows.
At KEY West the north wind does
not scream,
White Jack Frost here has never
been seen.
Here no such things as snow
storm or sleet,
Frost bitten fingers nor cold, wet
feet.
Take number one highway over
the keys.
Come down to Key West before
the next freeze.
Now we shall aCd one more to
the list,
Dreaded malaria germs here do
not exist.
Where else can one be from these
things immune.
Except at Key West, meath a
Southern moon.
The only CITY in Florida that new
er had frost
All effects of hay fever here are
lost.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-10-08

The American Legion, which has re-
Gently held its annual convention in Bos-
ton, merits the thanks of the people of this
Country for its recommendations. and is to
be congratulated for its adoption of a
resolution demanding the deportation of
leader, who should have been given the
hOt-foot long ago. The Legion has rem
dered a public service in its denuneiation
of this labor agitator and once again has
proved itself stalwart defender of Amer
ieaniSm.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-10-08
PEOPLES FORUM

The Citizen welcomes express
sfons of the views of its read
erS, but the editor reserves the
right to delete any items
which are considered libeIOus
or unxyarFanfed. The writer's
should be fair and c0nfine the
letters to zoo words, and write
on enc side of the paper only.
Signature of the writer's must
accompany the letters and will
be published unless requested
otherwise.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-10-08
Today's Horoscope

Today's spirit Is light an5 5uy-
Gus though somewhat given -
duplicity. Avoid self-lndulgencc
cultivate strength II mind ara
be careful Of your aSsucIarl1r=
with the opposite sex There
viii be danger Of trouble III leTc
affairs. therefore guard aealns.
serious entanglemen1S-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-10-08

Self-interest explains the attitude that
mary Americans take to candidates and
l4clitics regardless of their protestations of
faith in democracy and their talks about
Tie greatest good TO the largest number,
etc
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-10-08
FORECAST

(Til1 7:30 p. m, Wednesday,
Key West and Vicinity: Partly
cloudy tonight and Wednesday
possibly a few light scattered
showers tonight: slightly cooler
tonight; gentle to moderate winds.
mostly northerly.
Florida: Partly cloudy with a
few light scattered showers in
south and east portions this aft
ernoon and possibly in south por-
ton tonight; slightly cooler in
north and west portions tonight;
Wednesday generally fair, ex-
cept unsettled on extreme south
coast.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-10-08
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

Water and Sewerage
3 More Hotels and Apartments
3. Beach and Bathing Pavilion.
T. Airports-Land and Sea-
5. Consolidation of County and City Gov
CrnmentS
8 A Modern City Hospital
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-10-08

Partially and prejudice possibly ac-
COUNT for at least two-thirds of our likes
and dislikes- Suppose we examine our
selves a bit on that score, might help to
make ourselves little more considerable
of the other fellow.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-10-08

To check the political ambition of a
future President to maintain himself in
office. will eventually demand a provision
IN our Constitution limiting the presiden-
ial tenure to two terms or one term of six
years.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-10-08

The Federal Government has used all
but three letters of the English alphabet in
naming its various projects. Why the
omission? There is still some money left
in the treasury.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-10-08

If the Germans have really been de-
pI:vcd of their beer. they know by now
that this is not phony war
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-10-08

If the third term is defensible, why do
not the social democrats defend it, instead
OF lodging the issue?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-10-08

Laws should be vigorously and i'm
partially enforced; there should be no ex-
eeptions where the law is concerned.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-10-08

The nature NV of supply and de-
mand has about vanished under the
manipulation of interests and nations
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-10-08

The Japs know they can take the Far
East if Hitler wins, but they are beginning
10 wonder whether it's sure thing or not
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-10-08
u. s. WEATHER
BUREAU REPORT

Observation taken at 7:30 a. m
18th Mer. Time (eity office
Temperatures
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-10-08

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The Lexington advertiser., 1940-02-15
A PREvIEW OF THE STAFF
CARNIVAL

February the 22nd had arrived and we
were promised good time at the staff
carnival. Finally after dressing we
started for the High School. Soon we
arrived at the scene of the fun at z
o'clock P. NJ. sharp. My companion and
I having looked over the different modes
of entertainment, deciding to try our
hand at tossing pennies. 1t proved very
entertaining, and not at all straining
on our finances. In fact we cleared
fully nickel apiece.
After firing of this pastime our at
tention was attracted to small tent
decorated on the exterior by moons and
stars. A figure on the outside had the
appearance of person with radio
mind and many mystic qualities. So |
decided to get my fortune told. This
proved to be really exciting. When |
left the place I didn't have doubt in
my mind but that the fortune would
come true.
Then my companion and | met one of
our school mates, who told US af very
thrilling experience in the House of
Horrors. always liked ghost stories
so | headed for the laboratory, the
habitat of the Horror House. Spiders
seemed to drop from mid-air. Then a
bowl was passed around that contained
a very good imitation of a dead mans
eyeballs. AS our eyes swept the room
they seemed riveted on a human SHELTON
hanging from the ceiling by a rope.
After the blood curdling experiences,
(believe it or not) we became hungry.
Food was right at hand in the next
room. Here we were served lunches,
cooked home style by the Home Eco
nobics girls. Myl what good lunch
it was.
Then camo the big event of the even
ing, the grandstand show. 1t was
treat in itself. My friend and /, after
having one of the biggest times in our
lives, left the carnival satisfied with
the evening.
We members of the staff won't spoil
your fun by telling you all about the
carnival, so had better stop here. See
you at the Carnival.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-02-15
SEE THE BAND MARCH IN CARNIVAL
PARADE

Because of bad weather, sickness, abb
sence from school, and other delays,
some time has elapsed since the citizens
of Lexington last saw the band parade.
However, this opportunity will again be
offered when the staff gives its annual
carnival, to be held at the high school
building at 1880 on the night of Febru-
ary 22nd.
A parade, which our band will lead,
is scheduled for 400 on the afternoon
Of the same day. All band members
have been looking forward to this day
and preparations are being made toward
prompting it's success.
Our band is also working on the re-
quired numbers for the State Band Con-
test which will be held about the 1928
of April. Due to the inexperience of
the band and the enrolment of the
high school, by which the contesting
bands are classified, we are entering
the contest in class D. All our members
are working hard and expect to come
back with high honors. The numbers
we will play are: Fortuna" "Dread-
nought," and "The Sun Maid March,"
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-02-15
LITERARY SOCIETY
RE-ORGANIZES

Last Thursday afternoon twenty-seven
students of L. H. S. met to re-organize
the kenna Literary Society.
Jean Ackley was chosen president:
Anne Roach Henley, vice president; and
Ruth oridge, secretary and treasurer.
Other members of the Society are:
Melville Blake, Georgia Byrd, Billy
Carter, Mildred Clayton, Billy Dickard.
lnez Fink, Mary Ann Lannon's, Sarah
Eunice Legate, Katherine Lehman Edith
Mcdaniel, Ethel Nixon, Rosalie Moore.
Virginia Moore, Fay Nevels, Malcolm
Phillips, Erline Roberts, Lurline Rob-
erts, Lucille Roberts, Betty Florence
Roberts, Annie Ford Shanks, Catherine
Taylor, Fannie Mae Tidwell. Elsie Up
church and Ruth White.
The Literary Society was formed about
six years ago as means of teaching
the students of L. H. s. to speak before
groups of people without what is COM
monty known as stage fright. Different
types of programs-such as debates,
plays, and other interesting, worthwhile
entertainment-are presented by the
members at their weekly meetings.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-02-15
EDITORIAL COMMENTS
TARDYIsM

To quote Mr.. Kenna: The dangers OF
Tardysm are as great as those of Fas-
cism, Communism Of Nazism.
With what greater problem do we have
to contend in our schools today than
hardness? A student who is late to
class not only hinders his own progress
in school but also detracts the attention
of the whole class from their lessons.
School is a place in which we may form
good habits as we'll as bad ones. If a
student forms the habit now of arriving
at school on time, that habit will remain
with him throughout later life and will
at all times prove an asset to him, no
matter what he may undertake to do.
On the other hand, the person who
chooses to be tardy to school in order
to get an additional thirty minutes sleep
in the morning, will later find that he
has formed habit which has been
gradually nodded into his life. Being
late to work, late for business engage
ments, etc, cause not only a loss in
money but also loss of friends. Let us
put into practice now the habit of ar
irving at school on time and as we grow
older that habit will never die.
BETTYE FLORENCE ROBERTS.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-02-15
sNOOPs

Listen reader, Pm here to bring you
the news scandals and romances of the
first part Of 1910.
First, well start with Rosalie's week
end. Saturday night Jenny, Baxter and
she watched "Black Daddy" play bas-
ketball after which they took him home.
Then Sunday afternoon "Black Daddy
and Rosalie went with her parents) to
Hattiesburg and Rosalie keeps saying,
"Gee, but | had swell weekend"
Flash! A new romance in the bud. A.
b. and Jenny were seen having a swell
time Sunday night and again Monday
night at the show.
Betty Maud and Jack are an example
of perfect twosome. Friday night at
the party, they had a splendid time.
While we're talking about Che party,
I also saw Fred and Esther, Irene and
Billy, Margie and Harold and Marshall
Stuckey and Erma Louise.
little birdie told me that the Boyd
Margie case has ceased to be. Wonder
why?
Curtis and Rosalie are at least on
speaking terms now. He carried her
home after the ball game Friday night.
Monday night I spotted Ed Leach COM
ing from Mary jenkins. / think these
two are hitting it off smooth.
Les Jr. says he had grand time at
State last week end. A dance on two
consecutive night didn't seem to hurt
Clip any.
The teachers had a meeting in Good
man Saturday. No wonder Miss Wilson
is all smiles this week.
Fred and Esther seemed to be having
a good time at Betty Maud's house Sun
day mite.
Sunday mite didn't find Billy Carter
without a date. He seemed to be en-
ioying himself with Erma Louise.
Well, Pal, I'll have to leave you for
the time being but promise to be with
you next week.
By the way forgot to tell you it
looks as if Corinne and Stuckey get
along fine-saw them together Saturday
and Sunday afternoon too. Sunday with
Margie and John Kimbrough.
You didn't know SNOOPER CD.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-02-15
CODE OF ETHICS

This is the Code of Ethics set by the
Rotary Club as goal for the ideal l..
H. s. student.
/. Develop your school loyalty and spirit.
2. Be known as one who has honor and
responsibility.
3. Be true sportsman.
Z. Use the opportunity to be educated.
8. Be able to scorn personal success.
6. Make your aim and goal above aver
age.
z. Improve yourself.
8. Increase efficiency.
8. Place service above self.
10. Be ready to give services for any
worthy cause.
IL. Practice the Golden Rule.
Every year when an award is given
to the student who has best lived up
this code, L. II. S. students can be heard
complaining that nobody deserves it
enough. They never stop to think that
the eleven points are accomplishments
which they themselves should be culti-
waiting. They are so busy seeing whether
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-02-15
CONFUCIUS SAY

A. girl, boy, and chaperone mean
misery.
Some girls are dreams but some are
nightmares.
Man take walk because of health; Wo-
man take walk because of form.
Egg is too fresh when he say "cheep,'
"cheep" on plate.
When a banana peeling is thrown on
walk it becomes a yellow slipper.
Girl tell angry Papa when she get in
at A. M: ats never late until IL
O'Clock and its early after that
February % is Washington's birthday
and staff's gonna have carnival on
that day.
Remember what Confucius say.
c. c. d. al.