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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-23
Presidents Signature
All That's Needed For
Housing Project Start
LOAN is APPROVED BY U. S. H. A.; ROOSEVELT EX-
PECTED TO MAKE 1T OFFICIAL BY MAY 1ST

Washington advices to officials
of the Key West Housing Au-
thority and the Key West Cham
Der of Commerce indicate PreSi-
dent Roosevelt may soon place
the stamp of his approval on a
loan of between 100000 and
100000 for a low-rental dwelling
project here.
A loan application of the Key
West Authority has been ap-
proved by the United States
Housing Authority, so that the
only formality remaining is the
Presidents official signature to
the necessary documents.
A wire to Wallace B. Kirke,
executive director of the Key
Authority, from John P. Broome,
regional director of the u. S.
Housing Authority, indicated the
President would sign the loan
application shortly.
Later, Congressman A. Pat
Cannon wired both Director
Kirke and the Chamber of Com
n1erce, that the gu. S. Housing
Authority advises President will
sign contract between April 20
and May 1St."
'The U. S. H. A. has approved
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-23
RAY ELWOOD
ANNOUNCES FOR
REELECTION
FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF
cANDID ACY FOR CON-
STABLE OF FIRST DISTRICT
MADE TODAY

Formal announcement that he
is candidate for reelection as
Constable of the First District
was made today by Constable
Ray EkWood.
Constable ElWood's friends
point out that he has served as
constable of the First District
for ten years, is a former mem
Der of the Key West police de-
partment and is a deputy sheriff,
and is thus qualified to perform
the duties of his office.
He has been a fair and square
law enforcement officer and is
known as a straight-shooter by
everyone in the county, his
friends declared. 'In seeking re-
election, Constable Elwood re-
spectfully refers the voters of the
First District to his clean record
and honest treatment of matters
confronting him during his long
Acknowledgement career.
1T hardly needs be pointed out
that he has given the district
good service night and day, ready
to serve the public capably and
willingly at all times. In urging
support for him in this election
we are striving to keep in office
man who has earned the right
to be continued on the job.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-23

application and contract, but
same must go to advisory COM
mittee of the President for study
before going to Presidents desk,
the congressman's telegram con-
tinued. Appears to be little
further that U. S. H. A. or my
self can do to expedite matter at
this time. Regret unforeseen de-
lays but we are mainly interested
in getting project signed by
President and this is assured
for date mentioned"
Some time ago federal repre-
sentatives of the housing au-
thority approved the plans, speci-
fications and sites for the Key
West project.
Site for the 1876 units in the
white division of the project is
adjacent to the naval seaplane
base on Trumbo section, while
the colored section of "a dwelling
units will be at the foot of Divi-
sion street near the Fl. Taylor
reservation.
Members of the Key West
Housing Authority hope to have
the project contract let and un-
der way this summer, so that the
unit may be ready for occupancy
next season.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-23
DICTIONARIES
PLAN DETAILS
OF RECEPTION
PUBLIC RECEPTION TO BE
GIVEN FOR STATE COM
WANDER BROKER: POST
ELECTION NEXT WEEK

A public demonstration will be
held in honor of VIM. c. BROKER,
Tampa, Florida state commander
of the American Legion, when he
pays an official visit to Arthur
Sawyer Post No. % on April 8.
Members of the post meeting
last night directed committee
headed by Past Commander Will
liam Reardon to arrange a pub
lie meeting for the state COM
mander at Colonial park, the
city'S new recreation center, so
that this outstanding Legion
naire may address former serv-
icemen and the men of the army,
navy, marine corps and coast
guard now stationed here.
After the public meeting there
will be a private reception for
State Commander BROKER at
Arthur Sawyer Post clubhouse,
United and Whitehead streets.
A number of city, county, civic
officials and national defense Of
ficers stationed here will be in
vited to meet Commander
BROKER.
If Commander BROKER arrives
early enough April 8 he will be
taken on a fishing trip by MEM
bers of the post. When he was
here a year ago, Commander
BROKER was elated with the
fishing around Key West and has
expressed a desire to repeat the
experience.
Further nominations for the
commandership of Arthur Saw
yer Post were offered at the
meeting last night. 1t was an
nounced by club officials the
election of new officers will be
held at a regular meeting next
Wednesday night.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-23
WEINTRAUB IN
CIRCUIT COURT
CLERK RACE
MAX ANNOUNCEMENT
HEREWITH: EDUCATED IN
SCHOOLS OF COUNTY: IN
DEPENDENT CANDIDATE

Isadore L. "Izzy" Weintraub
today makes his announcement
as a candidate for Clerk of the
Circuit Court, and in an inter-
view with The Citizen made the
following statements:
MY family came to Key West
in 1898 and has resided here
ever since. I was educated in
the public schools of Monroe
County and attended Georgia
Tech.
Il am an independent candi-
date, belonging to no political
faction, and consider myself a
candidate of, by and for the peo-
pie:
IF elected, 1 promise that
everyone will be welcomed at
my office and will be treated
with the utmost courtesy and
cordially. No ones problem
will receive anything but I'M
divided attention of the office.
IF elected, the office will be
operated honestly, economically
and efficiently, with the best in
terestS of the people of Monroe
County determining every action
of the office. All rates pertain
ing to the office will be fixed by
the laws of the State of Florida
and no Partially will be shown
to anyone regardless of who he
may be. I pledge, in all SINGER
ity, personal supervision of the
duties of the office.
Il will always encourage out
side capital to invest in Monroe
County SO that local employment
will be created. We need indus
tries whereby local people may
be employed and given year-round
jobs. Monroe County jobs for
Monroe County people will be a
main slogan of my future con-
duct. I will always support any
project that is beneficial to the
people of this county as a whole.
MY affiliations are: Chairman
of the Monroe County Health
Unit; president of the Key West
Junior Chamber of Commerce;
state treasurer of the Florida
Junior Chamber of Commerce:
chairman of the Advancement
Committee of Boy Scouts of
Monroe County: member of the
Masonic and Elks lodges.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-23
j. F. ROBERTS In
COMMISSION RACE
FORMER COUNCILMAN FOR
SIX YEARS; RUNS IN
SECOND DISTRICT

]. Frank Roberts announces in
this issue of The Citizen his cam
didacy for County Commissioners
from the Second District.
For six years, Mr.. Roberts
served the city as Councilman
and held the important position
of chairman of the Finance Com
mittee. During his years of serv-
ice in this capacity other city
officials termed him the best fl
nance chairman the city ever
had.
AS City Councilman, Mr.. Rob-
erts established for himself a
record of which he may well be
proud and he bases his candidacy
for office of Commissioner on
his past accomplishments.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-23
Plans Completed For Gala
Catholic Benefit FrOic

1t was announced this morning
that plans for the mammoth
Benefit eFrolic. sponsored by st
Mary Star of The Sea Catholic
Church, have been completed
and that all booths and attrac-
tons would be ready to open on
Monday evening at 7:3O.
Rev. P. J. Kelleher, S. J..
Pastor of ST. Mary's Church and
Director General of the Frolic
with committee of fifty, have
been working hard for the past
six weeks on the affair and now
assure thespeople of Key West
and visitors that a good time
will be had by all who attend the
Frolic.
All booths and attractions on
the gaily decorated Midway
which resembles a miniature
"Coney Island, will be operated
exclusively by members of the
Parish. This is the first time
that the church has attempted to
sponsor an affair of this nature
and from the enthusiasm and
support received to date, Father
Kelleher expects and is looking
forward to a grand success.
Recreation Committee Night
Through the courtesy of Father
Kelleher and his parishioners, it
was announced that all proceeds
from all booths and attractions
received on Thursday, March
18th, would be donated to the
Key West Recreation Committee
to be used as an operating fund
in the Identification and the de-
velopment of La Concha Park as
a recreational center. Father
Kelleher feels that the city needs
a center where all may gather
for concerts, games and recrea-
ton and is very glad to take this
opportunity to help this most
worthy civic Improvement.
Popularity Contest Close
The contest being conducted
among the ladies of the Parish is
creating intense interest as the
final date of the Frolic draws
closer. All contestants have been
working hard and a close finish
is expected. The contest is won
by votes secured through the
sale of tickets for an automobile.
The contestant receiving the
most votes at the end of the
Frolic will be declared the win
ner and will be rewarded with
an all-expense trip to the New
York Worlds Fair for two. All
others finishing in the race will
receive valuable prizes.
The following contestants will
be on the grounds nightly to
greet their many friends and to
solicit their votes: Miss Wilma
Alfonso, Miss Flora Barroso, Miss
Anna Castillo, Miss Mary June
Crusoe, Miss Louisa Delaney,
Miss Alice Domenech Miss Mar
iorie Gwynn, Miss Eloina Cato,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-23
STRIVE TO GET
GARRISON BICHT
PLAN APPROVED
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
HEARS MOVEMENT IS ON
FOOT TO GET WPA TO AD-
VANCE PROJECT ;

Chamber of Commerce of
ficials were advised today by
Washington dispatches that the
Garrison Blight boat basin prof.
ect is still IN area headquarters
of the WPA and has not been
sent to state headquarters for
approval before advancing to
Washington for executive action.
1t has been assumed the $25,-
600 project for widening and
deepening the channel to the
bignt from Florida Bay, and for
building retaining walls along
the entrance edges, had been sent
to Jacksonville offices of the
WPA for action.
In a massage to the Chamber of
Commerce, Congressman A. Pat
Cannon announced he had called
the attention of State WPA Ad-
miniStrator Roy Schroeder to the
"pernicious inertia" attaching to
that boat basin project and ask
ed that the plan be expedited
through the WPA machinery.
The board of public works is
preparing to provide equipment
and materials as a sponsorship
fund for the development of the
blight. If the channel is improv-
ed, some 20 acres of the blight
that has been dredged to an aver
age depth of eight feet would
become available for anchorage
of yachts and fishing boats.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-23
PAPY ANNOUNCES
FOR REELECTION
SERVED THREE TERMS; SAYS
HE HAS RENDERED FAITH
Full SERVICE TO ALL"

Bernie c. Papy today an
nounces his candidacy for re-
nomination for Representative in
the Legislature from Monroe
County. In discussing his can
didacy, Mr. Papy said:
Il have faithfully and efficient
ly served the people of Monroe
County for six years as their
Representative in Tallahassee.
When l say the people l mean
all the people. and the voters OF
Monroe County know that is
true. To do the greatest good
for the greatest number has al
ways been my aim, and if l have
erred once in awhile, it only goes
to show I am human.
II claim no perfection, but do
claim l stand on my own feet
and I do claim that I have al
ways been at the service of all
the people and have never been
the hobby horse of any clique OF
faction. The laboring man
knows from experience that he
has always been able to see me
and consult me as readily as any
other man in any other walk OF
life.
Service knows no discrimina.
ton, and have adhered strictly
to that principle since the people
of Monroe County first decided
TO send me to the Legislature a:
their Representative, and I as.
sure them I shall always be actu,
ated by that principle.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-23
Easter Weekend
Sees SlaCkened
War Activities
DIPLOMATS PREPARE
FOR MAJOR ACTION
ON HORIZON; ALLIES
PUSH BLOCKADE
CBy Associated Pressl


LONDON. Mar. 23.-"All's
Quiet" signals were set against
major war action on European
fronts for the Easier weekend.
according to advices from con-
tinental capital cities. although
diplomatic action kept on
apace".
AS if in observance of the
Christian holiday, few incidents
of any importance had occurred
in the last twenty-four hours,
and signs pointed to comparative
inaction over the weekend.
German diplomats were report
ed to be actively engaged in max
ing definite commercial treaty
arrangements with Rumania, the
while the Allies increased their
counter-acting efforts in Scandi-
navian and Balkan countries to
complete a closer blockade circle
around Germany.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-23
WINTER TALKS
ON ART CENTER
AT ROTE MEET
BENEFITS EXTOLLED; PRIV
ATE SUPPORT FOR PROPER
GROWTH AND EXPANSION
URGED

Incidental importance of the
Key West Community Art Cen
ter in the growth and develop
ment of Key Vests physical as
sets was emphasized by E. P.
Winter, a trustee of the Art Cen
ter Board, before the Rotary
Club at the Thursday noon
luncheon-meeting.
Mr.. Winter said that while the
art center project is not a vital
necessity in the complete reha-
Utilization of Key West, he point
ed out that it enhances the Gull
tural and artistic advantages held
by the city.
Discussing various angles of
the Center's support under the
WPA federal art project, the
Florida Planning Board and the
Key West Society of Artists, Mr..
Winter indicated that the proper
growth and expansion of the
Center's activities probably will
come as a result of private sup
port.
President William v. Little, in
thanking Mr.. Winter for his in
formative talk on a project that
has received relatively little local
public attention while attracting
nationwide appreciation, said
that the Center deserved support
for the cultural advantages it
would bring the city.
The clubs president also an
nounced that there will be no
noon meeting next Thursday, but
an informal dinner-dance at Casa
Marina in honor of the ladies;
that new president and secre-
tary will be elected at the meet
ing April 4, and that new direc-
tors will be named at the meet
ing April IL.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-23

EXECUTIVES RTY
LEFT ON RETURN TRIP
THIS MORNING; DIN
NER LAST NIGHT

What 1 did was give if y
shot in the arm!"
THAT'S how Governor Fred p.
Cone characterized his efforts at
Washington and in conference
with President Roosevelt in fur
thering the application of the
Florida Keys Aqueduct Commits
sion for federal funds 10 bring a
fresh wafer supply here from the
mainland.
Governor Cone made this sue
cinct remark as he and his of
fetal party, including Chairman
Arthur B. Hale of the State Road
Department, boarded automobiles
at La Concha hotel this morning
for the trip back to Miami.
Both in private and at an in
formal dinner sponsored by the
Chamber of Commerce at the La
Concha last night, Governor Cone
also indicated he would back any
sound plan that might be pre-
sented to him for extending
Overseas Highway over the old
railroad bed and viaducts.
Chairman Hale spoke con-
fidently to members of the
Chamber of Commerce, city,
county and highway officials re-
garding plans for improvement
of Key Vests road outlet to the
mainland, but he would make no
definite commitments promising
the work would get under way
at an early date. tt
There was some confidential
discussion among the state Of
ficials and the Monroe and Key
West officials regarding a new
development that would hasten
completion of the highway by
eliminating the wooden bridges
and dangerous curves, but none
of this was released for publica-
ton.
Governor Cone and his party
arrived at La Concha shortly
after p. m. In the trip from
Miami, the governor made sew
eral stops along the keys in fur
therance of the campaign of the
states chief executive for the
United States senate.
Arriving here for the first
time since be became governor,
Continued on Page Two)
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-23

Miss Louise Hawkes., Miss Isabel
Kelly, Miss Marguerite Lace
.donia, Miss Dora Medina, Mrs.
Pauline Pinder, Miss Anita Sal
gado and Miss Mary E. Whalton.
A King and Queen are also to
be selected from the Catholic
School children who also have
worked hard to put the drive
over in order that funds may be
raised to repair and redecorate
the church. The Royal Couple
will be duly crowned in La
Concha Park on the last night of
the Frolic, which will be We'd
nesday, April 3rd and presented
with gold watches inscribed with
their hard won titles.
Among the many attractions
at the Frolic will be a miniature
merry-go-round for the little fell
lows, large octopus and the
latest in riding devices, the
Worlds Fair rollo-plane. The
w. P. A. Band will play popular
music for the grand opening.
Tuesday, April End, has been
set aside and dedicated to the
colored people of the city as their
night for fun and merriment.
Fred J. Dion will be in charge
of the mems division of workers
on the grounds and Mrs. A. M.
Hewett, the ladies.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-23
five UNOPPOSED
IN FIRST PRIMARY:
DEADLINE TODAY
ALL OTHERS HAVE AT LEAST
ONE OPPONENT TO HUR-
DIE; VOTERS RUSH TO
REGISTER

AS the deadline for filing ap-
preached today, only five can
didateS for county offices were
found to be without opposition
in the first primary campaign.
They were, according to the
records at the office of County
Clerk Ross c. Sawyer at noon:
Chairman Carl Bervaldi of the
Monroe county commission.
Melvin E. Russell, superin-
tendent of public instruction.
Judge Juliette Russell of Juve-
nile court.
Allan B. Cleare, ST., member of
the school board.
John England, supervisor of
registration.
Every other man seeking re-
election had at least one op-
ponent to hurdle in the first
primary election May 7. Some
of the candidates have two or
three opponents, so that plenty
of sparks are expected during
one of the most heated and
spirited campaigns ever staged
here.
Clerk Sawyer has announced
that his office will remain
open until midnight, dead1ine
for the qualification of candi-
dates.
There was rush of voters to
county courthouse today to
register. Supervisor England
stated that voters may register
up to April 20.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-23
PARROT STATES:
TIM STILL in RACE

Milton A. PARROT, candidate
for Justice of the Peace for the
First District, announced today
that he is still in the race and
will make a vigorous effort for
election.
The statement was made to
counter-act rumors being spread
to the effect that he had with
drawn from the race.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-23
RUSSIANS TAKE
OVER FINN BASE

HELSINKI, Mar. 23.-Finnish
sources today revealed that Rus
sian troops have moved into the
city of Hangkoe and operations
have started to establish a major
navy base for the Russian navy
at that point.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-23

Key West, Florida, has the
most equable climate in the
country; with an average
range of only Ia Fahrenheit
Evening star., 1940-10-13
HOUSES UkFURklSHED.
HOME VALUES.

safs sS; Fl 1$s fss'
heat5' S' rec rm. '''' " H 5000
cleo gas, h-w.h. refe, garage 1900
36l9 l7th st. n.e-s rms; bath,
slec;, gas, oil burner. ? incl M
-b;s bath ee elee.. gas, ~ oil heat a-car r
garage, built-in tubs and shower,
54o7 Carolyn pl NV rms. ''''
bath, cleo, gas, h.-w.h, refs..
II rn@ R2yd ssfb sss TssSma eso sPs PARK o Mde heat
huilt-in garage; vacant Oct 81 $500
elec., gas, h-w.h. toil heat. 2-car
81" Jefferson st n.w.-6 rms. bath.
On cleo; gas NV h, screened porches $3.50
baths, cleo a gas h.-wh. igas
heaD. gar. $500
gas: h..ah. $3.50
elec,: gas h-w.h. 5000
bath cleo, gas, h,-a.h. 5000
cleo, gas. k-w.h. 5000
1Ss3 sac' N1Tsh sss, Cav 6ns St-6 rms bath so
gas: h.-a.h.. screened porch. ga
1870 Irving st NE rms. bath.
cleo. gas, h-wh T50
1903 K st. s.e.--5 rms, bath, cleo,
COS. Nv h. ~ 50
eiec.. gas, INV h. ~ $3.50
325 H st n.e.-6 rms, bath, cleo,
gas latrobe heat $500
elec.. gas. toilet in vard '''' e7.5o
DUPLEX APARTMENTS.
SIS Eye ST. ne, No. l-5 rms,
bath. elec., gas. NV h. S37 so
r. A. HUMPHREYS,
sos North Capitol St Realtor. MA. $3.50.
COLORED-14O7 MASS AVE S.E-4
rms. cleo. S2O.50. GUY TIMER. 1926
You st. NV. North 1907
COLORED-6 ROOMS AMI DESIRABLE
NV; section; $50 month R. w. HORAD,
Michigan 1926.
COLORED-5 DAVIS CT. NV
4 rooms rear of 2222 1.th st; $3.50.
GUARANTY REALTY INC.
lI06 K st. NV. National 05S7
For Regularly Employed Colored.
NEWLY RFCONDITIONFD. ALL SECTIONS.
FROM Sl4.5O TO $3.50
Wa ShingtOn Housing Corp.
93l H st. NV National 357O
Evening star., 1940-10-13
B-E-n-T-Y-

BETTY
I've found one of these Helen H.
Velt ads that sounds just like what
We want. A 3-bedrm.. all-modern
brick home with nearly an acre,
more acreage available. It's land
scaped. outdoor fireplace. That's
city, in the country. Just think! A
garden If we want it. picnics, etc.
Only z miles from Silver Spring.
that's just jaunt this day and
time; only Ss.45O for a baby
HERE'S ANOTHER
At Paint Branch Farms-3 bed
rms. = baths; also large bedrm. and
bath on 1st f., picture windows;
unusual 1st-h. ARRANGEMENTS. This
SOUNDS like .'gentleman's estate"
I'd like to see these They are both
on the same road. Out Colesyiile
I'd. from Silver Spring trafic light,
see arrow on left at Meadowwood for
the first one. and arrow on the
right at Paint Branch Farms. we
could call SH. $3.50 or sH. 3526
Tor directions. Let's 90 now, Betty"
Evening star., 1940-10-13
NEW HOMES,
Brick, $5,500-Frame, $3.50.
r II A ETNANCTn
WOODBRIDGE. d C.

3s"l 22nd St. n.e.-s-room house.
family or may be arranged for .: large
foored attic garage; oil heat: open nre-
place; in new-house condition; fine loca-
tion; close to schools. stores and churches
Priced right; will make good terms: move
IN with deposit: Open from . to pm.
Also other good buys In Woodrdge See
Holmes for Homes. the Man who Knows
Woodbridge
RI JOT NEE
Evening star., 1940-10-13
HOUSES WANTED TO RENT.

BUSINESSMAN WANTS MODERN FUR
nished home for winter. about 3 bed
rooms, in or near Alexandria or Arlington.
Phone Alexandria o2S1
Evening star., 1940-10-13
BURLEITH-$6,95O.
SHEPHERD PARK

Det. brick. 2h years old, perfect condi-
ton. First floor: -Liv. rm. with fireplace.
din. rm., kit. with unusual cabinets, lib.
with law. porch. Second floor: bedrms,
dressing rm., 2 baths. Third floor. Bedrm
very unusual lighting. bar with sink. com
plete kit. for entertaining: Law, oil heat.
,arge wooded lot with Hood lights and
lighted pool; 2-car gar: inter -communicat-
ing phone system in house. AT. 1881;
ONCE. MA. 1912. OWNER.
Evening star., 1940-10-13
1901 GALLATIN ST. NV.

A real home among giant trees; the mo-
ment you enter you are impressed by the
charm and Sucerior construction: bed
rms bath on second moor; . bedrms., bath
on nrst; 2-car gar. deck above: wonderful
rec, I'M. Tiled swim pool many unusual
btllt-in features Open day and night
MISS REED. Georgia SO53
Evening star., 1940-10-13
CHEVY CHASE. D. C..

Quality home and superb home inviron-
ment west Of Conn. ave, near Reno I'd.
detached brk.. center hall; lot 20 It. wide.
earage. Nearly So 900 below tax value.
Simply By decorating, the value can be
greatly enhanced. Cash for equity only
L. T. GRAVATTE,