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The Key West citizen., 1940-11-22
MYSTERY THRILLER
COMMENCES TODAY

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don't you write a book?" with
emphasis on the you.
So she did. She thought it
would be a good fireside compan-
ion, to be picked up instead of
embroidery on long winter nights.
Miss Field had been responsible
for introducing Miss Mitchell to
her publisher and now Miss
Mitchell returned the favor.
The contract for Aunt Mag
gle" reached the author in Lon
don, was signed in Budapest. and
that was the way it happened.
Sally and Bill decided. very
suddenly, that the engagement of
their two friends, Bob and Claire
should be celebrated by a week
end party at their country house
near Atlanta. 1t would have been
a good idea, if Aunt Maggie had
not crashed the party.
But Aunt Maggie did, and Eve
Benedict horned in as well. Eve
being the former flame of newly
engaged Bob, and rather poison
Gus in spite of her glamor.
Then Aunt Maggie, who dotted
on family records and such
like, discovered the clue to a
secret room some place in the old
house. and that brought death to
Aunt Maggie. All through wild
night the house was isolated, and
when next morning the police
arrived, daylight saw a second
murder.
Nor was that all The secret
room held a dreadful secret of
its own. and one of Sally'S dear
est friends was made to suffer
because Of the fact. And Sally,
who never handled a cap pistol
if she could avoid it, was in the
end forced to stage a stick-up all
her own.
This is mystery which might
turn up in anybody's house,
among people like yourself, in a
house such as you might own.
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-22
Today's Birthdays

Vice-PreSident John N. Gar
ner of Texas, born in Red River
Co., Tex, II years ago.
Cyrus E. Dallin of Boston, not
ed sculptor, born in Springville,
Utah, 70 years ago.
Edward L. BernayS of New
York, noted public relations coun-
sci, born in Austria, 49 years
ago.
DR.. James P. Warbasse of New
York. president of the Co-opera-
tive League of America, born at
Newton, n J., IA years ago.
Howard Coonley of New York,
noted manufactures, born in Chi
cago, "a years ago.
Arthur B. Parsons, secretary of
the American Institute of Mining
and Metallurgical Engineers,
New York, born in Salt Lake
City, 50 years ago.
Howard Brockway of New
York, noted composer, born
there, 20 years ago.
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-22
WilliGmses Return
For Season

Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Williams, of
KirkWOod, Mo, have returned to
Key West fer the winter season,
to reside in their hOme at 635
William street.
The WilliamSes spent part of
the summer season at their cot
tage in the Catskill mountains
at Harvard, N Y.
Last year these enthusiastic
boosters of the Island City cele-
brated their 50th wedding ami
versary here
Mr.. Williams retired 13 years
ago following more than forty
years of service with the Mis-
souri, Pacific Railroad.
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-22

Guests and critics at last
nights dress rehearsal of the
Imaginary Invalid, the 3-act
comedy to be presented by the
Key West High School Dramatic
Club at the High School Audi
torium tonight, were amazed by
the beauty of the French Colonial
costumes, the elaborate stage set,
and the excellent acting of the
cast.
The Imaginary Invalid"
which is dated around 1873, is
set in the home of NJ. Argan, an
invalid French NObleman.
Silk and velvet hangings pro-
vide a beautiful background for
the rich taffeta and velvet cos
tunes Of the noble ladies and
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-22
NANTUCKET EDITOR
DESCRIBES HIS VISIT

AAOlllllluSO llOIIl ! Ol4CI
keys" in many places. A severe
storm some five or six years ago
damaged the railroad line beyond
and many a life was lost
when the sea swept across the
keys. For a time Key West
was again cut off from the
States, without any railroad serv-
ice. But now a fine motor road
links it with the Florida penin-
highway about 40 miles
long, which stretches down from
the city of Miami.
Some of the road passes over
the same route as the railroad
a marvellous engineering feat, as
it meant the spanning of miles
of water and linking key" with
key. There are over 40 bridg-
eS to croSS-one of which is sew
en- miles long and without a
curve. If the reader can imagine
a modern highway built on a
bridge running all the way up
Nantucket's harbor to WauWinet
perhaps he can visualize what a
stretch of water one of the forty
bridges covers in reaching out
from Florida to Key West. The
motor highway from Miami to
Key West could not be duplicated
for S5O.0OO,O0O, it is claimed, and
when one considers what a won
derful engineering feat it was,
the fifty millions does not seem
such a large figure after all.
But there was another reason
for making the trip to Key West
other than to stand on the south
tip of the United States.
We knew that Key West is an
iSland-as is Nantucket. 1t is
also a resort, depending upon
visitors and tourists for its live
lihpod, just as Nantucket does.
Only the seasons are different,
and in drawing comparisons we
found much of interest.
Key West was once a city of
$4,000 population and the veal
thieSt per capita in the United
States. Now it has shrunk to
about $4,000 and is considered
one of the poorest. In its hey
day Key West was a hustling,
bustling place. Its cigar factor
les employed thousands of hands.
No one thought its cigar business
would vanish, but it did-just as
saw its whaling busi-
ness vanish never to return.
The people in Key West realize
full well that they are entirely
upon the patronage of
visitors and tourists. So do the
people of Nantucket. The people
in Key West think the tide has
turned - that prosperity will
come back to the little island, a
scant four miles long and one and
a half miles wide.
There is still another reason for
our interest in Key West. Its iso-
lation makes it dependent on its
own gas plant. There is nc nat
ural gas, of course, and no pos
Sibility of piping gas down from
Miami. Kew West manufactures
It's own gas-just as does Nan
tucket. And the rates are even
Key West than in Nan
tucket, But the people are happy
to have gas to cook with and
even to light the beacon in the
lighthouse, whenever the cleo
tric current fails-as 1t IS liable
20 do when heavy storms sweep
across the keys.
Years ago, when Key West was
the busy community of $4,000
people, Nantucket man came
down here and took charge of
the promotion of the gas-works.
Few people know this, but close
questioning here brings out the
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-22
Fern Chapter
Meets Tonight

Fern Chapter, No 81, Order of
Eastern Stars. will hold a regular
meeting tonight, 7:3O o'clock, at
Scottish Rites Temple.
Advancement Night will be
observed, the ceremonies to be
followed by a social hour. All
members have been urged to at
tend this meeting and visiting
Eastern Stars have been ex-
tended a cordial welcome.
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-22
"ATHLETE'S FOOT"
DUE TO A GERM
HARD TO KILL

Because II imbeds itseE s.
deeply. Il requires > penerrz1ng
fungicide 10 XIII the germs =
reaches. Get SOC worth Of TE-OL
Soution from any druEgls1 Euur
3Oc back next morning Il uur
pleased. Pleasant and easy o. Use
for relief Of ~Athlete's Foot 2
o. (foot order, itchy Or sEea-E
feet. Feel II penetrate L3caLly
at Gardner's Phzrmacy--alrL
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-22
Not Covered By The AAA

FEDERALSBURG, Md.-Farnn-
er Russell Andrews accidentally
''plowed under" his wallet con-
tanning S25. Friends helped re-
plow the field, but without sue
cess. Said Saddened Farmer An
drews: There's one money crop
I won't harvest"
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-22
CARD OF THANKS

Our sincere thanks is hereby
extended TO those friends and
neighborS who did so much TO al
leviate our sorrow during our
recent bereavement. the death of
our beloved one, Charles A. Rob-
ertS. We are grateful to those
who gave the use of their cars
and to the donors Of the lovely
floral tributes.
nov22-1tx THE FAMILY.
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-22
Mrs. Johnson
Visits Parents

Mrs. F. L. Johnson and daugh-
ter, Francine, of OSwego, N. Y,
are visiting here with Mrs. John
sons parents, Mr.. and Mrs. jeff
Knight on Washington street.
Mrs. Johnson before her mar
riage was Miss Cleora Knight of
this city.
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-22
New Houston Industry
nv Assaeinfea Pres.l

HOUSTON, Tex. - This city
has launched its first ocean-go-
ing tanker. a sleek, all-steel. 212-
foot ship valued at S246. 900. It
was built by the Platter Boat
Works of Houston for Sacor. oil
firm Of Lisbon, Portugal
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-22

FIBBER MCGEE thinks the
devastatingly simple comehack
IS the funniest thing gong This
fits in with the other comedians
theory that the fan q rhe hlE
guy-in this case. the wInd-baE
punctured-is the soul q huu1or-
Fibber's favOrite joke Is one he
used on a broadcast way back r
1888. He said 70 Czrole len
bard, pardon me, ms'zn bl
your slip is shown. 70 E-hlzh
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-22

was, New Englander who did
the sjob-a fellow named Macy"
And he came from Nantucket
His name was Thomas Gardner
Macy. How many who read this
knew that Nantucket and Key
West were thus linked together?
There is another bit of Nantucket
atmosphere also.
More anon
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-22
HEADHUNTERs ON RAMPAGE

MANILA. P. IA band Of
headhunters recently swept down
out of the mountains and be-
headed five more Christian Fill
pinos of Balonggan. in the South
ern Philippines This raid brought
TO 33 the number of victims de-
capitated since 1887.
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-22
BOY SCOUT NEWS
TROOP 81

Troop 81. Boy Scouts of Amer
lea, laid plans to attend the Scout
Award Court in a body, at their
meeting held at Stone Church
Annex last evening. The Court
viii be held. Friday evening. No
vember 29th, and the troop plans
to meet in front of the High
School. location of the court, at
7:15 p. m.
Hector Castillo received large
vote Of approval on his applica-
ton to become member Of the
troop.
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-22
Toraorrows Tides
NAVAL Basel
CTill 7::30 D. m, Saturday,

CTill 7:30 p. m, Saturday,
Key West and Vicinity: Partly
cloudy to cloudy tonight and
Saturday; mild temperature;
moderate east and southeast
winds, fresh at times.
Florida: Partly cloudy to cloudy
tonight and Saturday. possibly
occasional light mist in north
portion tonight.
Subscribe to The Citizen, 2Oc
weekly.
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-22
GENTLEMEN OF PRESS AND POLITICS


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The Key West citizen., 1940-11-22
u. S. WEATHER
BUREAU REPORT

Observation taken at 7:30 a. m
18th Mer. Time (city office
Temperafures
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-22
WHAT MAKES
AMERICANS LAUGH7
FIBBER MCGEE thinks IN.

Press Fe.tur~ s-rr1--s
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-22

Barometer at 7:3o a. m. today
Sea level, 30.14 QO20.7 millibarsl
Tomorrow's Almanac
The Key West citizen., 1940-11-22

Wind Direction and Velocity
E-8 miles per hour
Relative Humidity
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
]. HAROLD MURRAY
 DIED YESTERDAY
Musical Comedy Star Was We'll Known = Died at
 Home in KillingwOrth

Killingworth, Conn., Dec. 12 - (U. P.) - J. Harold Murray, 4s, we'll known Broadway musical comedy star who appeared in many Zieg- field productions, died late yesterday at his home, 1t became known to- day,
 Funeral services will be held Sat- urday. Murray was native of South Berwick, Me. He leaves his widow and a son.
 Murray was a Democratic candi- date for the state senate in 1888, but was defeated after a campaign in which he performed many musical comedy routineS.
 Murray started his career aS a song -plugger at SIS week. His voice won him an offer from 8 pro- Gucer and a few years later, ill 1923 he had an important role in a Broadway musical, Caroline, pro. duced by the Shuberts.
 From then on he appeared in a number of Broadway shows. He made his greatest success in "RiC Rita"
 He was one of the few performers who made fetish of saving, and was able to retire in 1886. He pur- chased a brewery and a summer theater which he ran largely for his own amusement.
 At times, Murray became bored with business and would travel te New York to sing for a week ol two in a night club.
 "The place for an egotist is show business" he said. ''The beer bus- iness is ok but it doesn't give you a chance to show off"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
EXTRA POLICEMEN
 ON DUTY TONIGHT
27 Supernumeraries Are Chosen to Protect
 Shoppers

Supt. of Police William J. Roach has assigned twenty-seven special policemen to downtown districts be- tween 6: 30 to 9:3O o'clock tonight to help shoppers taking advantage of the first Thursday when stores will remain open during the Christ mas season.
 The policemen who are assigned to the duties are mostly supernumer- aries and they will have the beats of North, South, East and West Main, Bank, and Grand streets with orders to treat pedestrian and motorists courteously.
 In charge of the special detail will be Supt. Roach. Deputy Supt. Daniel Carson and Capt. Fred Hickey.
 Among those who will be on du- ty are: Patrolmen Francis Moyni- han, James Overton, Donald Hart, Arthur Chiccoine, Anthony George, Stephen Kawecki, Jerry Kenney, Daniel Clifford, Albert Chouinard, Robert Westberg, John Sasso, Will Ham Andrews, Lucien Larrivee, Jo- seph Murphy, John Donahue, Phil- lip Tata, Carmen Albino, Frank Pelzer, Nicholas Augelli, George Palladino, Anthony Juodsnukis, Er- ic Gustafson, Thomas Wyrnn, Frank StaneslSi, Domenick Mennallo, John Moore and Charles Muccino.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12

tie on Meriden road last night. In the role of Santa Claus, Robert Kiersted distributed gifts to the per- sonnel. The arrangements commit- tee included Miss Elsie Perillo, c1aisman, assisted by Miss Vivian Archambeault ana Sylvia Fielder.
 Present were: MT. and Mrs. Charles A. Templeton, Robert K1er- sted, Catherine Vallette, Sylvia Fel- der; Sally Frank, Vivian Archanl- bauit. Elsie Perillo. Mae Meyers, MT. and Mrs. Floyd w. Wooster. Newell Porch. MT. and Mrs. Frank Rosa, Artlaur E. Rompre, Marshall Hay ward, MT. and Mrs. Henry E. John son. Edward J. Martin, Joyce Ger man, Charles Thomson, James A. NicGl, John E. Moran, Nina Birs, Gladys Case, Domenic F'usco, James Grady, Clarence Tansley, Joseph VernO, Carl Carriero. Robert J. Bolan, Peter Cura, Mrs. Florence Chadwick, Robert L. Munger, Rose DeMaio, Mervyn Pannebaker, Ange Carriero and Al Reisenger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12

CuSs ". Dyer IlO1ldA P4 OICN- ton to the essential principle of stability and progress against the wiles of the dmeagogue. The prom ise of ease and luxury and security with little work and no hardship is far more popular with the weak and the undiscriminating masses than the call to economy, hard work and sacrifice as the essentials of individual and social progress. The statesman has great difficulty with his message against the dema- gogue in a popular election.
 A dependent is one who accepts or seeks special material aid from the government or from some other source on the basis that he is un- able to provide for himself as all independent American citizen. Up to few years ago there were depen- dents, of course, but we had no de- pendent class in this country. The government from the beginning has made provision for relatively small number of dependent, delinquent, defective individuals who were in capable of taking care of themselves and could look to no relative for support. Such unfortunate depen- dent individuals were looked upon with pity by all independent self supporting American citizens. De- pendency was regarded as a great misfortune to be avoided at all haz- ards by self respecting citizens. 1t was considered an insult to offer charity to any American citizen, be- cause such an fofer was interpreted as an attempt to degrade the citizen.
 Charity is always degrading in its effects. The conditions that demand special material aid or charity are abnormal = a social disease. Char ity does not cure but aggravates this disease. It may be necessary as @ temporary relief. But 1t is, in na- ture, an opiate that tends to destroy normal functions and make recov- cry practically impossible.
 The destructive nature of depen- dency is not difficult to understand. It destroys self-respect and pride, and these are the foundation of character and manhood. Parasitism is a malignant social disease from which there is little or no hope of recovery.
 In giving the American citzien equality of status with every other citizen and thereby making him an independent sovereign, lt was be- iieved by the Founders Of our aov-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
GOOD WILLPARTY
 HELD AT WAVERLY
Lawrence Butterfeld Host at Stag Dinner; No Busi-
 ness Talks Permitted

More than 60 friends and dealers attended the annual Christmas party given by Lawrence V. Butterfeld, of the American Oil CO, at Waverly Inn last night. MT. Butter1eld, who represent the company here, gave the party as 8 personal gesture of good will. The affair was stag, with strict ban on business talk.
 Among those present were: c. R. Torborg, R. w. Reilly, F. E. Lincoln, A. 0. Hayes, R. A. Tripp, V. Dipersio, F. L. Messer, O. M. Maringola, W. L. Platt, Jr., R. M. Curtiss, F. B. Pope. Stanley Akum- bak, P. Lucas, Charles Judd, l.. Kendall, M. P. Croce, Victor Groce, |C. V. Glenning, Jack Miller, Ed- ward Lane, John Cavanaugh, Larry St. Louis, R. Huxley, Carl Anderson, B. Huxley, Walter Griswold, J. @. Adams, r. J. Delevia, A. Wash burne, J. l.. Sullivan, A. Iacovino, Carl Linde, c. Fl. Deconinck, A. T. Deconinck, Gabe Berardino, D. Pinto, H. Bernier, J. Lemieux, H. s. Jillson, l.. Behan, w. Gaugler, J. Marinelli, P. Stolh, l.. Stolh, R. A. Latimer, E. J. Spellman, W. A. 1 Maynard, w. H. Nelson, James Ross J. Jordan, L. Tedesco, O. Nardozzi T. Finlay, Jr., s. Tassie. M. Mur- ray, s. M. zdanis, A. Philippine. w ID. Ludeman, K. S. Moseley, D Milne and Daniel Gizzi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
You And Your Nations Affairs
DEGRADING A NATION
 By GUS w. DYER Economies Sociology Vanderbilt University

ernment that the dignity and honor of such status would lead the cit- izen to make any sacrifice necessary to protect his sovereignty and inde- pendence as 8 citizen. This political theory of the founders of our gov- ernment was demonstrated as sound by our experience for 140 years - until 1t was repudiated and abol- ished by the New Deal and replaced by the theory and policy of lauding >ependency and making its exten- ion the great objective of the .American government.
 By means of borrowing billions on the credit of unborn generations, the New Deal administration has degraded, perhaps, forty million Americans to the abhorrently low plane of dependency. The great progress of the New Deal admins tration in degrading millions to the status of dependency was the chief boast of the administration in the recent campaign. The promise of a rapid extension of dependency to additional millions of American citizens was held out as the reason for a third term administration. The President made bold to say that he wanted to see every man and every woman put on a government pension after they reached an ar- bitrarily fixed aged. There are more than twenty eight million voters over forty-five years old. He Glso held out the promise of depen- dency for the forty million "ill clad, ill fed. ill housed" people in this country. As Jesus looked upon the multitude He was moved with con- passion because they were "as sheep without a shepherd"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
BY ELMER c. WALZER Limited Press Financial EditOr)

New York, Dec. 12 = CUP) = The main stock list failed to develop definite trend to quiet dealings to- day, but selective demand lifted sev- eral less prominent issues sharply.
 U. s. Steel and Bethlehem were down around 1-2 point each at mid- day after opening with small gains. Chrysler and General Motors also gave up minor early advances. :
 Chesapeake and Ohio common lost 5-8 points but the preferred rose 1 5-8 and Union Pacific also improved a similar amount. Universal Pic lures 1st preferred, up 13 to a new high at 1234, featured the less ac- tive shares. Liggett and Myers pre- ferred jumped 5 3-4 to a New peak at 185 and General Railway Signal preferred rost almost 3 points. Lima Locomtive and Newport News Ship building reached new peaks for the year on small gains.
 Coppers were firm with Anaconda opening l 1-4 to S2 on an increased dividend. Loft f1rmed 1-4 despite abandoning of its plans to merge with its arfflliate Pepsi-Cola.
 Utilities were mivxed. Consolidat- ed Edsion appeared 100 0shares at 21 5-8, of 1-8, but North American f1rmed IA to 16 3-4. on 1000 shares.
 New York, Dec. 12-(UP)-Cotton futures held steady in moderate forenoon dealings today.
 The market opened on a slightly firmer note, to points higher, but traders were reluctant to allow any advance and the dipped slightly Around noon prices were l point higher to 1 point lower.
 The early flrmness reflected light general demand. Shortly after the initial call hedge pressure, foreign selling, and some commission house liquidation turned the light down.
 Worth street cotton goods mar kets were quiet. Prices generally were
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
|PHELAN SlGNER.
 AGAINST WOMAN
Meriden City Clerk Was Charged With PractiCing
 Law Illegally in Conn.

Atty. Finton J. Phelan, of Water bury, is one of three members of the grievance committee which sign ed a complaint against Miss Ruth E. Payne, Meriden city clerk, charg- ed with practicing law illegally. Miss Payne was ordered by Superior Court Judge Robert l.. Munger, in New Haven, to appear January 3, 1941, to answer the charges, and show cause why she should not be adjudged in contempt of court.
 The complaint of the New Haven County Bar association Is to the effect that Miss Payne has engaged in the practice of law in the ex- animation of titles to real estate and other matters.
 Other members of the grievance committee are ArthurtW. Chambers and Ralph N. Clark, of New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
WALKER AWAITS
 SURVEY REPORT
Alderman Decides to Aban- don Fight for I2 Addi-
 tiOnaI Bremen

, Alderman Burton R. Walker told The Democrat today that he will temporarily abandon his fight fol an increase of 12 men in the fire department personnel, pending the outcome of a survey by the National Board of Fire Underwriters.
 q still think it's a mistake not to add these men to the department" said MT. Walker, 'Jbut obviously it would be better, to wait now until after the underwriters have made their survey and we find out what's what. I still disagree with Mayor Scully when he says that hte fire boards time of plan can be oper- ated without irnpairing the efficiency of the department"
 MT. Walker and other Republicans, however, plan to press at tonight's meeting of the board of aldreman for a $1,O0O year raise in pay for Capt. Stephen Blookfield, acting deputy fire chief. Aside from this point, there seems little objection to board of finance, which calls for 8 the budget as recommended by the tax rate of 31 mills.
 George H. Booth, chief engineer ofthe National Board of Underwrit- CTS, has notified Fire Commissioner John M. Brodie that 8 survey ot fire protection vii be made as soon as possible. He said in his letter that the many hills and rades in Water bury make it necessary to have more enine and ladders companies here than in cities of comparable size The Waterbury Taxpayers associ- ation has claimed that the depart ment here is overmenned.
 It appeared today that the State County and Municipal Workers union, CIO, would be unable to win from the aldermen it's request fol changes in pay scales at the city yards. The finance board budget calls for raises there but the unions program was on a broader scale
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
SO CREDIT UNITS
 HEARL. R. NIXON

The Waterbury Credit Union chapter last night authorized PreSi- dent James Burns to appoint a committee to take up the question of cooperative buying and the stand of credit unions in regard to 1t. The action was taken after suggestions had been made that the relation of credit unions to coopera- tive groups should be clarified.
 Representatives of the 50 local credit unions held a round table dis cussion of year end problems, led by Mir. Burns, Secretary Leonard R Nixon Of New Britain of the State Credit Union League. James Moran IT. Wesley Leavenworth and Frank Conway, field representative of the Farm Credit Administration.