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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-12

ers on streets not now containing
lateralS in effort to obtain 100
per cent cooperation in the drive
to install the pipes to the side
walk line. In cases where no
$1,000 fee is paid, officials stated
that, in most cases, no lateral is
being extended. This, it is
pointed out, will entail a much
greater cost later if sewer con-
nections are desired.
Present excavations are sunk
on the property line between two
paying subscribers" to the sewer
plan. A main lateral is then in
stalled to the sidewalk line, and
a "Y" connection made there
with sub-lateralS branching off
to the two properties.
Since work was started two
weeks ago, the Board announces
a total of $1,000 paid in on the
fee basis. The fund, thus created,
is earmarked for materials for
the installations.
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Sewer Lateral Project
Proceeds Satisfactorily:
Plant To Operate Soon
EXTEND ALONG EATON STREET FOR
FOUR BLOCKS FEES COMING in

Board of Public Works Off
Gals this morning reported that
all was going along smoothly"
in the sewer lateral work in
prigress on Eaton street at
present.
Excavations have been dug by
the WPA working crew on the
job from Whitehead street to
William street, and it is ex-
pected that the full length of
that street will be completed in
the near future. Then, it was
stated; the crews will move onto
north and south streets off of
Eaton street before moving to
other parts of the city
Engineers now report that No.
Two Plant will be in operation
by May 18th, or soon there
after. Workmen are now moving
towards completion of connect
ing and final installation work.
Canvass of the city is going
forward, with all property-own-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-12

Arthur Ainscough, captain of
the Inflated America, sloop-
rugged 17-foot dinghy, that cap
sized three miles off Rest Beach
late yesterday afternoon with
two northern visitors, Miss Ger
trude Bohn, 10, of New York, and
Frank Sprague, SO, of Canada, to-
day was convalescing at his
home after being treated for ex-
posure and shock at the Marine
Hospital.
Captain Ainscough, who was
admitted to the hospital at $40
p. m. after being rescued by a
coast guard picket boat, left the
hospital sometime in the early
evening. Attending physicians
at the hospital described Aims
coughs condition as fairly good,
not withstanding the painful
scrapings and bruises on his
chest and stomach inflicted by
the bobbing small sloop hatch to
which he chung for support in the
heavy seas.
The miShap occurred when
Ainscough's small craft. in which
he had taken Miss Bohn and
Sprague for a ride, jibed in the
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-12
'SOSesSOOsss0Sss0sssoesos
KEY WESTERS ARE
Miami Club Sponsors
INVITED TO DANCE

The Sixth Annual Dance,
sponsored by former Key West
ers now residing in the greater
Miami area, will be held at the
Miami Civic Center, Monday
night, April Is, at 8 o'clock, &C
cording to a report from Joe
Monticino, chairman of the dance
committee.
People of Key West are invited
to attend this annual reunion.
Guests will include United States
Senator Charles o. Andrews and
State Senator Spessard l.. Hol-
land. Both men will be present
ed during the evening as guests
speakers.
The dance committee consists
of the following former Key
Westers: Joe H. Montecino, chair
man: Mrs. Carrie Crowson, Mrs.
Willard Russell, Mrs. Waldo
Johnson, Mrs. Virgil Cordero,
Mrs. Dexter Saunders, Harry
Gwynn, George l. Knowles,
Emile Kirchheiner and James A.
Watkins.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-12
LEGION POST
TO FIGHT FOR
CONVENTION
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CON-
FIDENT Is4l STATE AFFAIR
CAN BE SECURED FOR KEY
WEST

Subject to final approval by
the entire membership, the ex-
ecutive committee of Arthur
Sawyer Post % of the American
Legion last night voted to make
vigorous campaign at the st.
Petersburg state convention late
this month to bring the 1941 state
convention to Key West.
Realizing the need for general
community support, the execu-
tive committee selected a sub
committee, r. A Lehman, Al
Mills and DIR. A. M. Morgan, to
bring the subject before Monroe
county and Key West city Off
Gals, and the officers of the va
rious civic and commercial
groups of the city.
Delegates to the state conven-
ton this month are Commander
Harold Russell and Vice Com
mander Myrtland Gates. Alter
mates are Al Mills and John Pin
der. The executive committee
suggested to Mayor Willard M.
Albury, who sat in on the meet
ing in an advisory capacity, that
he go with the delegation to st.
Petersburg and present Key
Vests official invitation to the
convention to bring the 1941
Continued on Page Six
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CAPTAIN AINSCOUCH AND NORTHERN
Carefaker And Coast Guard Colaborate In SaUng Trio
VTCIT0RC REcfTIED AFTER CApCT7TNC
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strong wind and shipped water
When the occupants were thrown
clear of the sinking craft, Cap
tain Ainscough quickly pulled
Miss Bohn to the protruding
ships mast while Sprague grab
bed hold of a sheet line.
Supporting himself in the water
with a wooden hatch, Ainscough
SWAMI towards shore, intending to
secure help before nightfall.
The timely aid of William Me-
nendez, 1419 Thompson street,
caretaker at Rest Beach, resulted
in the rescue of the trio from the
foundered America. When Me-
nendez became worried over, the
disappearance of the dinghy
which he had noticed sailing off
Rest Beach, he summoned Albert
Leon, 637 United street, and
Mario Viera, 638 United street,
for confirmation of his fears that
the craft had capSized.
Menendez finally sighted two
people clinging to something in
the water after half hour search
with a pair of binoculars. Ac-
companied by Leon and 3Viera,
the beach caretaker went to the
rescue of the two visitors i'm his
own cupboard motort1Oaf4 When
rescued, Sprague and Miss Bohn
were found to have suffered lit
tie from their two hours, twenty
minute battle with the waves.
Although Menendez began an
immediate search for Captain
Ainscough after the first rescue,
the coast guard picket boat di-
rected by Chief August Bradley,
commanding officer of 1876, res
cued the weakened Captain
Ainscough approximately a mile
off shore, contrary to previous
reports. Ainscough, exhausted
after his narrowing swim. was
taken to the Marine hospital for
treatment.
Confined to bed in his home
at l1l9 Watson street, the So
Continued On Page Five)
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SWEDEN PREPARES
FOR EMERGENCY

STOCKHOLM, April 12.-Gov-
eminent officials of this preca-
riously situated Scandinavian
country today reported that all
troops of the nation were being
kept in constant mobilization in
preparation for any emergency
that may arise as the North Sea
battles are being fought between
Norway and the Allies against
Germany.
Fear that the Nazis will seek
to offset navy losses by demand
ing permission to route supplies
through Swedish territory, was
expressed here. Danger, too, of
violation of neutrality laws
would come when the Germans
would resort to the air in send
ing relief to expeditionary forces
in Norway, was felt, and prepare
tions to guard against that even
tuality were being made with the
bringing up to strategic points of
all available anti-aircraft equip
ment. =.
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PRESIDENT THINKS
GREENLAND SAFE
SCOUTS IDEA THAT GER
MANY WOULD SEND
FORCES THERE
Ry Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, April H.
President Roosevelt secuted any
idea that the Germans would fol-
low up their conquest of Den
mark by sending any forces to
Danish-controlled Greenland.
While expressing this belief,
Roosevelt stated the need for
more accurate information on
Greenland, and admitted that he
himself has been devoting some
time in the last week to study of
that country and its relation to
North America.
Future invocation of the Mon
roe Doctrine should Germany
ever decide to invade Greenland
had been discussed, the Presi-
dent declared.
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STANTON CAPTURES
Takes Prize In Contest
TECHNICAL HONORS

Word has been received in Key
West that Curtis H. Stanton, Jr.,
who is attending the College of
Engineering at the University of
Florida, has won first prize in
the Annual Technical Paper con-
test at the American Society of
Mechanical Engineers Student
Convention held at Birmingham,
Alabama, April l and 2. There
were Is Southeastern Colleges
represented: Gorgia Tech, L.S.U.,
N. c. State, University of Ala
bama, Vanderbilt and ten others.
Fifteen papers were presented.
Stanton's subject was on ME
chanical Feedwater Regulation
For Power Plants. This marks
the first time the University of
Florida has taken first place in
quite few years. Last years
winner was the University of
Tennessee.
The Key West boy is president
of the student body of Engineer
ing at the University of Florida,
a member of Chi Phi Social Fra
ternity and has been elected to
membership in Phi Kappa Phi,
national scholastic fraternity, and
Sigma Tau, national engineering
fraternity. He was chosen by
the student scout representative
of the General Electric Company
last February for a place on the
Student Engineering Course at
Schnectady,. New York. He is a
native Key Wester, receiving his
public school education from
Monroe County schools, gradual
ing from Key West High School
in the Class of '35 and was
president of the class. His first
job was as carrier-boy for The
Key West Citizen. He is the son
of Mr. and Mrs. c. H. Stanton,
formerly of this city. Mr.. STAN
ton is chief engineer of the SIS.
East Coast Car Ferry Company,
which is located at Fort Lauder
dale, Fla, since the storm of
1885.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-12
ROTARY CLUB
COMPLETES ITS
OFFICER LIST
FOUR DIRECTORS ELECTED
AT MEETING YESTERDAY:
STATE AND INTERNATIoN-
AL MEETS DISCUSSED

s Further changes in the official
roster of the Key West Rotary
Club organization for the fiscal
year beginning July l were eff
fected at yesterdays luncheon
meeting of the group.
Four new directors were elect
ed. They are, Albert E. Peirce,
Jr., Melvin E. Russell. DR.. Will
liam R. Warren and Dr. A. NJ.
Morgan. Other directors are
President-Elect Everett Russell,
Retiring President William v.
Little, who becomes vice-presi-
dent automatically when he re-
tires July l, Secretary-Elect w.
T. Fripp, and Charles Smith.
Alternates to the Hollywood
Rotary International conference
April 14-I6 selected yesterday are
B. Curry Moreno and Charles
Taylor. Delegates are President
Elect Russell and Secretary Elect
Fripp, who were elected to their
new offices week ago.
A ninth director of the club
will be the next sergeant-at-
arms, who will be named by
President-Elect Russell when he
takes over official direction of
the organization.
Among other matters the club
yesterday discussed ways and
means of reaching the Havana
international Rotary convention.
It was brought out that it is not
at all certain whether the Key
West Rotarians may be able to
go to Cuba by the SIS. Cuba of
the p. g. o. Steamship company.
1t was decided to await word
from the international convention
arrangements committee before
moving to solve the problm.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-12
WARBLER BRINGS
VESSEL TO PORT
LEAVES IMMEDIATELY ON
ANOTHER DISTRESS
CALL FROM CUBA

The WIecking Tug Warbler ar
rived in port yesterday after
noon, conveying the Norwegian
Steamer Spind, which had been
ashore of the coast of Cuba, lad
en- with $1,000 bags of sugar. The
wrecking tug was advised of the
condition of the Spind and left
last Saturday to go to her res
cue.
When the Spind and convoy
arrived in the harbor yesterday,
the vessel was leaking and it was
necessary that a survey be made
to determine if the ship was in
condition to sail. The survey was
made ana it was decided that she
was seaworthy, and she then
sailed for port of destination,
Philadelphia.
Soon after the ships arrived.
Salvage Master c. N. Peterson
was informed by headquarters in
New York that another vessel,
the Norwegian Steamer Ascot
was in trouble off the Cuban
coast near Cayo Francis, about
185 miles from Key West.
The advices did not state
whether or not the Ascot was
loaded. The Warbler sailed at
once for the scene with a full
crew and also the extra wrecking
contingent. The vessel was ex-
pected to be at the scene by this
morning.
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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-12
SMALL SPONGE
SALE REPORTED

There was a small sale of
sponge this morning at the Mu-
nicipal Sponge Dock. which con-
sisted of e punches of sleeps
wool, which brought a price of
S188.93.
There were no large offerings,
the largest being of only 81
lunches, which sold for SOTO.
Seven punches brought $16.O1,
another lot of seven punches
brought S27.69 and the next
largest lot of four punches sold
for S14.01.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-12
British Soldiers
Help NOrWegi9nS
In NdrVik Drive
CHAMBERLAIN DECLAR-
ES HITLER MADE
'BLUNDER OF CEN
TURY' IN LATEST MOVE
tny Associated pressp


LONDON. Apr. l2.-Late dis
patches received at the war min
istrY today told of British ex-
peditionarY forces battling along
side Norwegian defenders in a
mighty fight TO regain the north
ern sea coast city of Narvik. Ger
mans were reported TO have
drawn in outpost troops to city
limits. and momentarY recapture
of this important Norge city was
expected in that defending Nazi
forces were far inferior in num-
Der.
Thirty thousand Norwegians
are now in arms, according to
news from headquarters of the
Norway government, and plans
now are being pushed to battle
the GemanS on all fronts, north
and south.
Prime Minister Chamberlain
declared today that Hitler had
made the biggest military
blunder of the century, when
he undertook to send expedi-
tionary forces to conquer Norway
without complete mastery of sur
rounding sea areas. Chamber
lain also declared that all tried
and true" strategy was upset in
splitting an eXpeditionary force
into three parts, as was done in
the Norwegian campaign.
Five more German destroyers
were sent to the bottom today,
according to uncOnfirmed re-
ports heard here, as Great Britain
struck through the air and by sea
TO gain complete control of the
North Sea area. More mine fields
were being laid by British trawl-
erS and large-scale R. A. F. bomb
ing flights were being made over
northern Germany.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-12
BART. RILEY SEEKS
ELECTION AS JUDGE
OF CIRCUIT COURT
EMPLOYED IN VARIOUS PO-
SITIONS IN KEY WEST BE-
FORE MOVING TO MIAMI:
RESUME OF LIFE GIVEN

Although still a patient at DR..
H. c. Galey's hospital, where he
has been confined several days
fighting off pneumonia, Bart. A.
Riley, former Key West citizen
and attorney, today formally an
noInced his candidacy for Judge
of Circuit Court in Group One.
Born in Brooklyn, N. Y, Octo-
Der 10, 1886, Bart. A. Riley came
to Key West when he; was only
10 years old. He was at the time
a clerk with the United States
Marines. On a part-time basis,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-12
DESTROYERS in
HARBOR TODAY

Ships of the U. S, Navy which
were in port this morning, hav-
ing returned from either patrol
duty or target practice We're the
Destroyers Wickes, Twiggs, Will
liams, Tender Cannot and the
Lea, flagship of the squadron,
under command of Captain A. S.
Carpenter.
The Destroyer Abel P Upshaw.
which arrived in port Tuesday,
berthed at Pier B, took on sup
plies and fuel oil and will sail
some time shortly for Charles
ton, S. G.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-12
JAYCEES TURN
OVER CLOTHING

First articles of wearing APP
parel collected by Key West
Junior Chamber of Commerce in
Bundle Week" were turned
over to Division Street School
Parent Teachers Association by
the president, ISadore Weintraub,
and Hunter Harden.
Additional bundles are being
collected this week under the
direction of Will Doughty, chair
man of the drive.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-12
FRENCH EXPECT
ACTION SOON ON
WESTERN FRONT
INCREASED AIR ACTIVITY
OVER PARIS TERRITORY
AND TROOP MOVEMENTS
POINT TO EARLY BATTLES
tnx Associated Press)

PARIS, April 12.-Momentary
release of a huge land and air
blitzkrieg on the Western Front
was feared here today, as indica-
tions pointed to breaking out of
hostilities along the Maginot
Line.
Recent increase of German
scouting patrols over territory
near this city was taken to mean
that the Nazis are now ready to
push their campaign against the
Allies on this front. 1t was
known that Germany had recent
ly moved large troop divisions
to Siegfried Line positions.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-12
City, County AND
Chamber Officials
Hear WPA Reports
MANAGER E.
H. HULSE DISCUSSED
CHANCES FOR FUTURE
WORK PROJECTS

AT meeting held in the Cham
Der of Commerce rooms last
night. the matter of more work
being assigned 10 the men and
women if the WPA was taken
up for consideration by E. H.
Hulse. district manager WPA.
who arrived in the city Yester-
day in response TO telegram sent
TO Florida Administrator Roy
Schroeder.
Attending the meeting were
c. j. Boutelle, of the local WPA,
President Everett Russell. of the
Chamber of Commerce, Chairman
Carl Bervaldi, of the Board of
County Commissioners, Mayor
Willard Albury, President of
Council, William Freeman, Coun-
Icilmen Glenwood Sweeting, Ralph
Boyden, Leonard B. Grillon, L.
c. Brinton and Ernest Ramsey,
County Commissioners Norberg
Thompson and William Mon
salvatge. Fred J. Dion, asss
Elizabeth Sharpley, Bascom L.
Grooms, Ben d. Trevor, Charles
Taylor, Dan Navarro, w. T.
Fripp, w. ]. Ingling, Fred Knapp
and others.
President Russell called the
meeting to order and after ex-
planning the purpose of the
gathering, introduced Mr.. Hulse
who proceeded to anaIyze the
situation in a manner that evil
danced not only his knowledge
of Key West WPA activities, but
also his sympathy with the COM
munity in its efforts to care for
its people in distress. Key West
people were urged by Mr.. Hulse
to prepare as many projects as
possible pending their ability to
sponsor them.
1t was stated that delay in
preparing projects for forwarding
to Miami and to Washington was
unavoidable, due to the number
of projects in the district and the
reduced office force.
II was stated that the Gar
rison Blight project would be
i in shape to 60 forward about
April IL. followed by the
beach project on April IL.
Mr.. Hulse stated that the
project which would give en-
ployment to the most men, for
the amount of sponsorship, was
the mosquito control project.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-12
RESERVE OFFICERS
TO MEET TONIGHT

Announcement was made to-
day of meeting of the Reserve
Officers Association of this city
to be held at the Post Exchange
building at Key West Army Bar
racks tonight at 7:30 o'clock.
Another school session will be
held and all members of the
group were urged to be in at
tendance by the officers.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-12

Mr.. Riley Immediately began
working for every lawyer in Key
West. and studying law in his
spare time.
MIR. Riley later became Ameri-
can reader at the Cortez Cigar
Continued on Page Two)
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-12

Judge of the Eleventh Judicial
Circuit in Group Four.
Mr.. Youmans is a native Of
Georgia and was born and rear
Continued On Pags Eixs) I
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-12
C. C. YOUMANS IN
RACE FOR CIRCUIT
COURT JUDCESHIP
CANDIDATE FOR POSITION
IN GROUP FOUR: SCHOOL
TEACHER IN GEORGIA AND
LAWYER IN MIAMI

C. C. Youmans announces that
ne is a candidate for Circuit
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-12

Key West, Florida, has the
most equable climate in the
country; with an average
range of only IL Fahrenheit
The Valley settler., 1940-11-22
COOP NOTES

COOP NOTES
Potatoes ere being purchased on
quality basis and the farm9z, who
makes an effort to clean his spuds
and bring item in in the hest
possible condition will IKE the
most money. The fellow WHO is
ccroless Will pay the cost Of the
extra handl ing of his ung1aded pro-
duct.
Listen in on the new radio pro~rem
over Z. o. D. each Sunday night at
$50, e half hour OF SCR. classical
MUS &c. Your comments on his nro-
gram Will be apprec ated.
The Valley settler., 1940-11-22

HA~I7Or AIR SQUADRON FOR L.c1oaAGE
Pursuit Unit Will BE Dtspoto2od
From California 20 Alaska III
ATt1r Tho First Of The Y2ar.
SAT- RAFAGL--Post hoaGqucg tors 1t
I-croil ton 7iold, an cir bass, Con-
firm22 the report that orno1>a e1o
expo to6 Transforming thu 81 -lztocn-
"a pursuit squadron TO -llm3n1orf
2io1G, &nchorc~o, undor cownn2d Of
Captain Norman 6i1lin.
The squadron is to leave ocr1y next
yer for the North on an army
transport. Tt Will be tho FIRST
regular pursuit circraft unit
assigned tcs!z OF protoctia the
United States from Z far north
orn outpost. The squcdror will be
part Of : large garrison 10 10
sent to the new military bcs3 st
Anchorage whore fur thor r., Zninr
cnd research in cold oc.tl7or flv-
ms Will be unGQrtalCon.
Tho officers in the squo ri. With
Captain Sil1in INCLUDE L4.ut9ncnts
Horny ViccQ1lio, robert 1.5.upin,
'..illiem 1owio, Cecil Lic&o, anthony
Grossettc, end Charles Fc~1o.
CONTINUED on p2no =
The Valley settler., 1940-11-22

I : C. Anderson arrived in Palnor
Tue Gay from Fairbanks. Andy
HoWarG Ist3llo and ST Johnson are
busy testing the Valley COWS FOR
Bangs disease.
The Valley settler., 1940-11-22


Members of the EatenusAa valley
c0opore ting Assoc 1ation, who
ATTENDED the quar- torly membership
given the reports of Eoneger L. G.
stock and Secretary Of the board
OF directors, Carl Rasmussen.
The figures presented by l.r. Stock
were worry ENCOURAGING, when Ill
fac tors in the picture are con-
o92r5. ted Ct q loss, '.o to The lack
{ on OF the r0ar1hapq1iN sci inc 81
Evening star., 1940-11-26
Terp Coaches 10 Start
Team That Trimmed
in Finale
Smith, DuvoII, Cordyock
Nursing Colds, but Expect
To Be Fit for w. & L.

Content the team which walloped
Rutgers is their most acceptable
combination, Marylands coaching
triumvirate will start the same club
against Washington and Lee on
Saturday at College Park at 2 o'clock
in the Terps' final engagement.
Unless colds now nursed by Center
Bob Smith and Backs Mearle Duvall
and John Cordyack become more
serious, Maryland will operate with
Luther Conrad, Ralph Burlin, John
Morton. Smith, Max Hunt, Reggy
Vincent and Jack Mueller in the line
and Joe Murphy. Duvall, Elmer
Rigby and Cordyack in the backfleld.
Equipped with several new plays
to be used against the Generals,
Maryland was sent through a hard
scrimmage with the freshman squad
Yesterday. Smith, Duvall and Cord
yack were kept out of practice.
Washington and Lee will be minus
the services of Howard Dobbins, Dan
Justice and Paul Skillman, all in
jured, but gain Center Jack Mangan
and Back Junie Bishop, who have
responded to treatment better than
expected.
Maryland and Washington and
Lee will be playing the 18th game
in a rivalry originated in 1924. The
Terps lead with eight victories
against five defeats and two ties.
The record: