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unchecked; that our people, in
stead of united in thought and
action, are concerned with sec
tional quarrels; that our roads
are in bad condition. far below
the average of other states: that
our natural resources have been
depleted and little effort made TO
replenish them; that the bulk Of
our people are poor and impov-
erished and unable to contribute
much either in money or person
al service toward meeting the
emergency.
| am not an alarmiSt. ] do not
anticipate immediate war. But
we might as well face facts and
start counting our change We
had better begin to put our house
IN order and be ready for any
emergency. We must revamp
our governmental machinery 50
as TO be sure that it will function
promptly and efficiently, elimin-
ating the deadwood and red-tape.
We must look TO the health. and
welfare of our youth and begin
to build sturdy healthy men and
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As news of the terrific conflict
in Europe comes to us in all its
horror and stark tragedy, it so
over-shadows our local problems
as to make them appear of no
! great consequence.
{ So amazing and terrifying is
the story that it is beyond our
comprehension. One after an
other we, have seen the weaker
helpless democratic nations in
vaded and enslaved by brute
force. And as this is written we
find Britain and France fighting
desperately for their very exist
ence against a fee that but TWEEN
ty-two short years ago was
weak. sick and broken, but
which today has so regained its
strength. extended its power and
rearmed itself to where it is able
to threaten the peace and Sc
curity of the world
( So grave is the situation we
may well afford to give serious
thought TO the future and what it
may hold for us in the event the
totalitaTian powers, drunk with
victory, should unite their forces
and set out to conquer the
world.
1t is gratifying to note that
our Congress, under the able
leadership of President Roosevelt,
recognizes the danger and has
appropriated generously for me
strengthening of our national de-
Tense. God forbid that America
becomes involved, but if war
does come and we are called upon
to defend our. shores and those
Democratic principles. of govern
ment we hold dear, I hope and
pray that we will find at the
helm determined and courag-
eouS leader who can awaken and
unite our people so that we will
stand as one in defense of our
homes, our lives and our hber-
ties.
The time has come in America
and in Florida for clear thinking
and straight talking. No enc can
say what the future holds for us
and we must put our house in or
der and prepare ourselves for
whatever may come
You may wonder what the war
| in Europe could possibly have to
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-27
TOO LATE TO
CLASSIFY
BY RUSSELL KAY

do with the selection Of our next
governor, and you have been en-
couraged in such thought by the
recent statement OF one candi-
date to the effect that If war
comes there is nothing much that
a governor can do about it.
l entirely disagree, and point
to such reasoning as shallow and
evidence of inability to clearly
understand the crisis we face.
contend that if war should come,
the question of who sits in the
governors chair at Tallahassee IS
a matter of grave concern to the
people of Florida.
l tell YOU there is plenty a gov
ernor can do about it and we do
not have to wait until war in all
its CORY frightfulness strikes us
before we get at the task. and
that is why this is one time that
we can't afford to pick the wrong
man for the job.
How pitiful is our position to-
day. Just how would florida
answer if our President, in his
hour of need, called upon us TO
do our part and asked if we were
ready? We would have to admit,
towns and cities are practically
without defense, that our people
would be at the mercy of any
foe. We would have to admit
that because. we have neglected
our youth a large percentage of
them would be found unfit for
military service-afflicted with
diseases that were allowed to run
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31.oos. $40 MOTOR VEHICLES

Life in this republic isn't as bad as
some people think if we are to judge by
the number of citizens who operate auto
mobiles.
In 1899 there was one automobile for
every 4.3 Americans. The total of motor
vehicle registrations reached 31,009,870,
which is an all-time high.
Apparently the prosperity, such as it
may be. extends to all branches of govern
ment as well as to the people. Everybody,
it seems, rides.
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THE KEY WEST CITIZEN

70 WILL always seek the truth and print it
without fear and without favor; never be
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
-ization; tolerant of others rights, views and
opinions; print only news that will elevate
and not contaminate the reader; never COM
promise with principle.
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- The Presidents attempted strategy to
squelch the republican party by the for
--r4ation of a coalition cabinet has failed. 1t
--~is-imperative to the well-being of this
country that the two-party system be main
--taiRed, one to serve as a check on the
---cther. The alternative is a dictatorship
with all powers centered in one man, like
Hitter in Germany, Mussolini in Italy and
Stain in Russia.
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women, mentally alerf and phys
ically able 10 cope WIth E-hzfere-
may come
Florida today needs lescers1lr
courageous. able. fOroeful and
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Senator Pepper, who never wants to
- lose his grasp on ROosevelt's coattail
with emotional enthusiasm, introduced a
bill authorizing the President to give the
Allies all the planes and munitions of war
they need. 1t was turned down IL to l, a
most conclusive denigration.
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go When a political candidate resorts to
railing language against his opponent, it is
= t,cit admission that he is waging losing
campaign but must continue his diatribes
to save his face with those who are his sup
pOrterS.
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An optimist is a fellow who believes
that a movie couple, just married, will
live happily ever after. A good bet is they
win net be united long enough to celebrate
their tin wedding.
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IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

l. Water and Sewerage
2. Comprehensive City Plan (Zoning)
= B. More Hotels and Apartments
T. Beach and Bathing Pavilion.
"a Airports-Land and Sea-
g. Consolidation of County and City Gov
ernments.
z. Modern City Hospital.
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Either Holland or Whitehair will be
the next governor of Florida; tomorrow
the decision is to be made. May the judg-
ment of the electorate be % the best in
tcrestS of the state
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Vote tomorrow; it is not only your
privilege, which should be appreciated
but your duty, which should be done cheer
fully without being urged.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-27

Good political advice: Vote for the
person whom you think best qualified for
= the position sought
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-27

Scientists say that life on earth began
IN hot water. And it is still there
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-27

There are crooks in country roads
and in city streets.-Times-U Union. And
where else?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-27

Maybe the English channel will be
!. HitleIs Waterloo
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Are We Getting Shorter? Headline.
Stature or funds?
The guardian., 1940-12-21

Recently installed as Commander,
William E. Carter Post. Capt. VIII
Iiams enlisted in Tenth Cavaty U. S.
Army and as captain served overseas
with the 368th Infantry in the last
World War. He is linotype opera
Tor with the LavaIle Press, Boston.
The guardian., 1940-12-21
Red Cross Classes
Hold Graduation

The graduation exercises of the Red
Cross Home Hygiene classes, spon-
sored by the Boston tuberculosis
Association, was held at the Everett
School, Friday evening, December 20,
DR.. C. N. Garland, member of the
Associations educational committee,
presided. An elaborate programme
was carried through, including music
by the county orchestra, Mr.. Holmes,
conductor; invocation by Rev. David
Leroy Ferguson, rector, st. Cyprian's
Church; demonstration by the We'd
nesday evening class with Mrs. Anne
liza Murray, leader; vocal solo by Mrs.
Bessie Earle Jones; demonstration by
the Thursday afternoon class, Mrs;
Ethel Wayne, leader; awarding of
certificates by Mrs. Jessie M. Higgs,
R.N.. Metropolitan Chapter, Red
Cross; talk by Miss Mabel Brown,
R.N., executive secretary, Cambridge
tuberculosis and Health Assn; re-
marks by Miss Bernice w. Billings,
Continued on Page A.
The guardian., 1940-12-21
Xrnas Festivities
At Shaw House

The Robert Gould Shaw House pro-
gram, the past week, has been high
lighted by parties for the various age
groups. On Monday evening, the Wo-
mems Educational Union held their
party under the supervision of Mrs.
Lucy Mitchell. The Senior Mothers
Club under the direction of Mrs. Reed
made merry on Wednesday afternoon
followed in the evening by party
given under the auspices of the Friend
ship Club Mrs. B. Hester, supervisor.
On Thursday morning, the Golden
Leaf Club had a Christmas get to-
gether, a particularly joyous affair as
the Club is composed of elderly work
ers of the House in the gymnasium.
Here, in the shadow of huge Christ
mas tree, young and old made merry
the entire evening. On Friday even
ing, there was a party by the Sport
lovers Club and a theatre party by
the members of the Varietas Club.
Sunday, December %, at four pm,
Continued on Page AZ
The guardian., 1940-12-21
FIRST 372ND INFANTRY
PART OF FRENCH ARMY

wrangling, headaches and heartbreak.
Military students can find this Ameri-
can tragedy in many books.
Final result was that only the Col
ored Ninety Second-the Buffalo
Division,-was completed and the 93d
became provisional" Actually the
93d was finally attached to the French
Army.
The Rad Hand
"The American Colored Soldier with
the Red Hand of France" by Munroe
Mason, Guardian staff writer, and
Arthur Furr, both world war veterans,
will give any student the real lowdown
on today's subject.
The Red Hand Division was the
French 157th Division which had an
excellent record for valor in the First
World War. Needing requirements
badly, the French military staff of
1918 bracketed the French 333rd
Regiment with regiments of the Col
ored American 372nd. This was the
Red Hand Division.
The Red Hand is today symbol Of
the 372nd Infantry.
The N. Y. 369th was attached to the
Continued on Page 4)
The guardian., 1940-12-21
FEATURE OF FIRST

UNUSUAL FEATURE OF FIRST
WORLD WAR
This is the 5th in a series of weekly
GUARDIAN feature articles relative
to the Massachusetts, COlOred Militia.
By THE ROVER
During the First World War the
U. S. planned two Colored Army Divi-
sions-the 92nd and the 93d Divisions.
President Woodrow Wilson's ad-
ministration figured the 365th, 366th,
367th and 368th Regiments for the
Ninety Second Division.
The 93d Division-never completed,
was to have had the 369th IN. W,
the 370th (Illinois), the 371st (South)
and the 372nd.
THE Lost 93dH -
The bad judgment of the U. S. War
Department in the formation of race
divisions in 1918 has resulted in a
decision not to try the experiment
again in 1910. At least this has been
an official statement to the Rover.
There is no doubt that the U. S. ofti-
cials were very much to blame.
To begin with, the 369th was rushed
off to France, leaving the 93d Division
plans up in the air, plus lot OF race
The guardian., 1940-12-21
By GEORGE R. SKELLY

A near capacity enthusiastic crowd
saw the King Of Heavyweights sue
cessfully defend his title in the Hubs
first heavyweight championship match.
Louis was accredited with four rounds,
one having been even with the T.K.O.
scored in the sixth round as Mccoy
was unable to continue due to a badly
swollen left eye.
Louis, despite the custom of cham
pions, was the first in the ring followed
by his handlers. He was well received
but his challenger got noisier recep-
tion e9i8sal aptered. which was quite
natural. After few celebrities were
introduced from the ring, the fight got
under way. The first round saw the
only knockdown as Joe sent Mccoy to
the canvas with a right to the kidney.
There was no count but it was quite
evident that it was another Louis
night as he proceeded to go about his
chores in an easy, matter-of-fact man.
ner. The champ, throughout the en-
suing cantos, kept pecking away at
The guardian., 1940-12-21
Celebrities Will Grace
372 nd Party Next Friday

The sixth meeting of the Farewell
Committee for the Third Battalion
Party was held at 464 Mass. Ave,
under the direction of Otto Snowden,
vice chairman, last Wednesday night.
Over 500 in cash was added to the
amount already paid in.
Dorothy Richardson
Mrs. Dorothy Richardson, famed
singer, will open the Dec. 27 Party
program at the South Armory with an
appropriate rendition of "God Bless
America"
Colonel Larkland Hewitt will be one
Of the featured speakers of the even
ing, addressing his former outfit.
Tasker Crosson and his II States
men, with Alice Rollins, vocalist; the
372nd Third Battalion Band under the
direction of Ray Sheldon, and leading
talent from Boston's best entertain
ment centers will furnish music and
program.
Opens at pm.
Probable order of the Dec. 27 pro-
gram will be as follows: From 8 to
$50, music by the 372nd band. At
$50 there will probably be a guard
mount and review Mrs. Madeline
Dugger, chairman of the farewell com
mttee, will give a welcome address
followed by a representative of the
Governor. Next will come greetings
by the various Majors followed by the
The guardian., 1940-12-21

MISS DOROTHY WIOOIINS
Well known among students Of higher
education in Philadelphia. Pa, who
spent several days in Boston visiting
friends and had delightful fine. She
plans to return to Boston and continue
her education.
The guardian., 1940-12-21

the challenger with singing left jabs
which took their toll in the fifth by so
damaging McCoy's eye that he was
forced to give up.
Mccoy NO MATCH FOR LOUIS
Though the challenger was merely
a filler-in in the champions pro-
gramme of futurity events there were
those of his friends and admirers who
thought that he might do Max
Schmeling first-fght job To his
credit he did make try at it several
times he touched Louis with lefts and
rights to the head. But there wasn't
enough steam behind them to cause
any alarm IN the Champs corner
McCoy's best efforts came from his
crouch style from which he let go,
now and then, some left jabs. This
style was supposed to have been a
bother to Louis, although we don't
think it was. 1t was a case of Louis
kindness. Joe was punching
rather lightly giving the fans run
for their money.
CONTINUED on Page 81
The guardian., 1940-12-21
Joe Louis House
Guest of Eva Hardy


Taking up residence in Boston.
poPer' p, so as to eliminate travel hazard
&n G,L Ihe day OF his championship defense
ihgnI, ig, the managers of Joe Louis,
heavyweight champion of the world,
3glected 3S the home of Mrs. Eva L.
PBafdy B!ly OF 223 West Springfield St.
Peslde 3i Mr.; Louis, the party included:
S oohn Roxborough and Julian Black,
coo-mGanaSgers; 20 IA Joseph Blackburn. train
g[, T Fadtord Morris, camp secretary;
terCl r frederick Guinyard, personal secre-
,,ay raLy, George Nicholson, camp sparring
RRaIiIher, RI Holman Williams, associate
nginter, ,Igi and William Bottoms, perso-
4talt-,dleticlan. t /, The entire staff praised
SJ, NJ Cne highest, the housing facilities of
Ja,s IIs, Hardy's elegantly appointed resi-
The guardian., 1940-12-21

entertainment program which is ex-
pected to run between 10 and II pm.
Dancing will continue the long affair.
The next executive meeting will be
held at 464 Mass. Ave, next Monday
night and the last general committee
meeting will be held next Thursday
night, Dec. 26. The list of COntribu-
tors will appear elsewhere in THE
GUARDIAN.
The guardian., 1940-12-21
Rousing Send off All Ready For 372nc
Louis Wins Easy Victory Edna Black For City Council
Natl, KrtH Krttgltt

Twine the wreathe, display the bunting,
Kill "Old GrOuch'Or calm his grunting!
Tingle, dingIe, glad bells jingle,
Blow your horn and hail kris Kringle"!
On YuIe's jOy-fushed tides meet you,
Mid resOunding cheers greet yOu
Tingle, dingle, sleigh bells jingle,
Blow your horn and hail Kris Kringle"!
Human hearts with love pulsating,
Peace and brotherhood creating,
Tingle, dingle, jOy-bells jingle,
Blow your horn and hail Kris Kringle'!
GEORGE REGINALD MARGETS
Milford chronicle., 1940-01-19
HARRISON

Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd l.. Davidson
entertained at a turkey dinner on
Sunday last the following guests:
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Belts and sons
of Prime Hook Neck, Mrs. Annie
Reynolds and Mrs. Willie Belts of
Milton. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Davidson
and Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Davidson
and daughter Of Harbeson. MIR. and
Mrs. Thomas Baker, of Glendale,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Baker and
daughter of Piney Grove.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Simpler en-
tertained at dinner last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Carey and son
Joe. Mrs. Willie Belts and Luther
Veasey
Cove Morris has been confined to
his home with the grippe for the
past week
The HaTbeson- -Coolspring Home
Demonstration Club held an all-day
session on Thursday of the past
week, enjoying a covered dish lun-
cheon at noon. Mrs. Katherine Park
hurst. Mrs. Pearl DOdd. and Miss
Virginia George were hostesses. The
next meeting will be held on the
second Tuesday in February. at 1880.
with Mrs. Esther Prettyman. Mrs.
Eflie Davidson and Mrs. Olga David
son as hOstesses. The subject on that
day Will be Homemade yeast bread.
Five of Mrs. Bessie Morris Sunday
school scholars spent last Friday ev-
ening with her and Mr. Morris.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Veaaey en-
tertained Mr. and Mrs. George Simp-
Ter and Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Carey and
son on Friday afternoon.
Our revival meetings have been in
progress the past week with the
chapel singer and artist. Grover c. I
of Willards, Md, in charge
Of the music Mr.. Nicholson displayed
four Interesting and instructive pie (
lures On fOnr succe 'Sivc nights be-
ginning Tuesday. upon which Rev /
George bnilt his sermon. MIR. Nickel /
son will be with ua all This week un- !
til the final meeting which is cx-
pected to be on Sunday evening.
Mrs. Leta Warrington aud sou
Sheridan and Mrs. Thomas ShOcklcy
are among those confined to their
homes with the grippe
Mrs. Gladys Wilson and son spent .
he weekend with Mr. and Mrs Rob .
art Veascy.
Mr. and Mrs. William Prctlyman
and children aud Mr.. and Mrs l.au-
renee Mason have returned home al ,
.cr spending the past two weeks IN
Miami. Fla., aud other places of in
.crcst.
Bates Baker is spending few .
lays with his son. Paul. aud family
near RehObOth.
Milford chronicle., 1940-01-19
FISHERS DISTRICT
Near Greenwood

Todd's Chapel community deeply
regret having to lose their pastor
Rev. Lee Warner who has accepted {
charge at onancock. Va. where hC
will go at once. Rev. and Mrs Warner
have won many friends during theil
short stay here and will be greatly
missed. They have the hest wishes
of the community for their future
success. The announcement Of his
going away was made Sunday morn
ing aud we are wondering who our
next pastor will be.
Quarterly conference was held on
Monday evening at TOdd's Chapel
with good attendance.
The Ladies Aid of Todd's Chapel
were entertained by Mrs. Allie An
derson on Wednesday afternoon. At
ter the business meeting refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
II seems our community is having
its share of illness during the past
few weeks.
Carl Zott has been absent from
work at the Nylon Plant at SeafOrd
the past week due to illness.
Jimmy, the small son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Mcdowell has been
quite i'll the past week but is much
improved.
Myrna and Ronall, small children
of Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Savage are
slowly improving after being i'll the
past two weeks
Mrs Bessie Jones is among those
on the sick list, We wish them all
a speedy recovery.
Mrs. Alva OBier is able TO return
TO her duties as teaching again after
a two weeks illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gene Hall and fam
lily were recent dinner guests of Mr..
and Mrs. GOOttec Brown
Mrs. Elizabeth Humphrey and
were recent dinner
guests Of Mr. and Mrs Harvey
Rhodes
Mr. aud Mrs John Fisher and Mr..
and Mrs. S. f. Collision were guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Rust on We'd
lesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Rhodes and
were over night guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Kit Rhodes Of Phlla-
lelphia on Friday
Mr. and Mrs Fritz ZOtt aud daugh-
er were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Oar
win Savage 0f fredericksburg on Sat
irday.
Don't forget Sunday school at
rodd's Chapel on Sunday morning
II 800 o'clock
Milford chronicle., 1940-01-19
HOLLYVILLE

George R. McColley. student al
Beacon College, is at the home oil
his aunt, Mrs. Cornelia Hurdle. suf-
fering with the grippe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Phillips and
Mrs. Efiie Joseph attended the Sus-
sex County Pomona Grange at Mil
ford on Thursday of last week.
Mrs. Cassie Noble. of this place,
has accepted a position in the office
of the Board of Assessment. in
Georgetown.
Mr.. and Mrs Alfred Parker. of
Georgetown, MIR. and Mrs. William T..
Wilson, of ST. Johns, Mr.. and Mrs.
Otis Joseph. Albert Prettyman and
David Reynolds. of this place. were
dinner guests of MIR. and Mrs Carter
Markham and Mrs. Amanda Steven
son on Saturday of the past week
Former Clerk Of the Peace Frank
W. Lawson. of near this place. is
quite i'll at his home.
Mrs Elizabeth Stevenson who suf-
fered severe bruises In falling while
going about her household duties
last week. is much improved.
Owing to the long spell of cold
weather and the deep SHOWS prevail
ing in this section of the State. many
birds and rabbits are in deplOrable
condition and are falling easy vic
Tins to hawks, foxes. and prOwling
cats.
William HOltson. of near Lcwes.
has moved to the farm owned by
Harry G. Burton. OF this commun-
ity.
Miss Anne Burton, of Wilmington,
and Miss Marian Burton. of George
town, were weekend guests OF their
parents. Mr.. and Mrs William d.
Burton
The outlook for farm products is
n little brighter with the somewhat
advanced prices OF corn, wheat and
soy beans, though the price of hogs
especially p0rkers. still remains in
the lower levels at present.
Mrs Nora rrcttyman. who has
been sick for the past month. is
much improved at this writing.
Joseph G. Wilson is also improy
ing
Milford chronicle., 1940-01-19

Preston Hickman is confined 10 his
home with The grippe.
Services nc>t Sunday as lOllOwa.
Sunday school ~ 10 .. m Albert
Davidson, superintendent. Preaching
at II q. m. by Rev. J T. Gc0rsr.
Revival services aI 7:%U f. III. with
ch"pcl siugcr. Grover Nicholson in
charg" Of thc music.
H. Ral%t0n Davis Of Milford, spent
Monday with MIR. aud Mrs. Harry II.
Hamilton aud sOh William.