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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-20
FOUR SUBMARINES
In | DISTRICT NOW
FOR PATROL DUTY
SPEARFISH AND ScULPIN AT
KEY WEST STATION: OFF,
GALS SILENT ON TESTS
NOW BEING CONDUCTED

Four new submarines of the
United States navy are in the
area covered by the Key West
neutrality patrol, it was indicated
at the naval station today.
Tied up alongside the naval
tanker Salinas, which has been
held overtime at the main naval
station pier, are the submarines
Spearfield and Sculpin, now un-
idergoing diving and other tests
under the expert guidance of
naval engineers.
When the Spearfish and Soul
pin complete these tests in the
warm waters around Key West,
they will continue their trial runs
under escort of the destroyer
Schenck. Escort of the subma-
rines is regarded as a precau-
tionary operation to protect them
being mistaken for underwater
craft of other nations.
Tonight the destroyer Twiggs
is scheduled to leave Key West
enroute to Miami where she will
serve as escort for the submarine
Searaven when it leaves for an
other port in this area for her
trial runs. It was enormously
in a Miami morning
newspaper today that the
Schenck would escort the Sea-
raven.
When the submarine Sealion
leaves New Orleans, probably
late today, on her trial runs, she
will be escorted by the destroyer
Philip of the Key West patrol.
The Philip will remain alongside
the Sealion through the Straits
of Florida and up the east coast
until relieved by a ship from the
Middle Atlantic patrol.
Naval officers here are main
tanning a tight-lipped silence re-
garding the tests to which the
Spearfish and Sculpin are being
subjected off Key West. They al
so refuse to state when they will
leave this port or indicate their.
probable destination.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-20
C. Of C. Prepares Draft
Of XIV. Progress Drive
LUNCHEON HELD THIS NOON AT LA CONCHA; E. A.
RAMSEY TO COMBINE ALL IDEAS
INTO PROGRAM

Impetus was given the move
ment to "Put Key West Ahead
today when leaders met at the
La Concha Hotel to plan the es-
sential projects which must be
included in the future expansion
program if the city is to be adj
Vanced.
No decisions are being made
as to the program until all who
are interested have been given
an opportunity to voice their
views, so that the suggestions
and ideas of all may be included
in the final community building
program. To Ernest Ramsey has
been assigned the task of chair
naming the committee which will
draft the final program.
Tentatively the suggestions
submitted include a five point
program. Civic improvements,
water, completion of the Over
seas highway, municipal hos
pital and similar projects are be-
ing suggested as essentials in one
phase of the program. Another
has to do with advertising Key
West, accomplished by leaflets,
newspapers, radio, bill boards
and other media up to the limit
of the resources available for
such objects.
Relations with governmental
activities stationed here is another
important phase of the COM
munity advancement program,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-20

Key West will join most other
cities and communities of the
state on Thursday of this week in
observance cf American Demo-
cracy Day as proclaimed by Gov
ernor Fred P. Cone.
Representatives of the four
leading civic clubs met last
Saturday afternoon at Lions
Clubhouse and plans were made
to accommodate approximately
ninety members of these clubs at
a joint meeting Thursday noon
at st. PauPS parish hall. William
V. Little, Rotary Club president,
is chairman of this event which
will headline a prominent speak
Ter to be announced later.
Schools of the city will hold
programs this week at special
chapel assemblies, in that schools
are closed on Thursday in OBJ
servance of Washington's Birth
day.
At the High School, the Seniors
held their chapel this morning
and the Junior school will hold
its observance program tomor-
row morning.
Women To Observe
American Legion Auxiliary to-
day issued an invitation to all
women's organizations of the city
to attend a Washington's Birth
day Party and special program to
be held at Legion headquarters
at 400 o'clock Thursday after
noon.
Members of the Senior and
Junior Women's clubs were given
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-20
West Flank Off,
M4nnCr|lGiIll[ Line
Reported Falling
STRONGHOLD IS SUR
ROUNDED BY SOVIET
TROOPS; KEY POINT
IN SOUTHERN SECTOR

NBy Associated freSbI
STOCKHOLM. Feb. 20. -
Danish newspaper reports arriv-
ing in this city today stated that
despite Finnish claims to the
contrary. the Russian drives
against the Mannerheim Line
have resulted in several i'm
portant changes in that front.
At least one stronghold on the
west flank is reported to be in
desperate straits as the SovietS
complete surrounding movements
that have all but cut off contact
with the outside world. The re-
ports state that the Firms must
somehow hold the flank against
complete disrupture or suffer the
loss of much territory along the
south Baltic SeaShore.
Dispatches from the north,
however, state that the Reds are
decidedly. IN . disadvantageous
position. Still another Russian
regiment is reported to be en-
dangered with imminent COM
plete routing possible, this in adj
dition to the humiliation of the
18th division reported yesterday.
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leaders point out. Cooperation
so that this may be an even
greater Army, Navy, Coast Guard
center, is to be stressed.
Importance OF shipping is
another point to be emphasized.
The intracoaStal waterway, South
American trade, service to Ha-
vana, ETC., are all important.
TouriSt-resort activities, have
foremost place, for they include
projects to encourage living and
housing facilities as we'll as
amusement and entertainment as
part of this angle of community
building.
THAT Key West can be effec-
lively put ahead is the convic-
ton of the leaders," Mr.. Ramsey
stated today as he summarized
some of the above suggestions.
"The formation of city-building
program will require the ideas
and the support of all citizens
and interests. We have many
millions invested in property here
and we must do something to
safeguard these investments.
This is a proposition of Individual
initiative and local aggressive
ness. I am convinced that Key
West of 1850 is being shaped right
now in this forward program,
and I am hopeful that every one
will give their views in shaping
it and support it after it is
adopted"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-20
BRIDGE DISTRICT
HAS MEET FRIDAY

Commissioners of the Overseas
Road and Toll Bridge District
were today advised that there
will be a regular meeting of the
commission held Friday, Feb
ruary %, at Marathon, to dis
cusS all matters that came up
since the last meeting held early
in January.
The meeting will get underway
at 1000 o'clock in the morning,
and it was said that all members
will probably be in attendance.
Chairman John Slade is schedul-
ed to rrive from Tallahassee at
Pigeon Key Thursday afternoon.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-20
SHIP LOSSES
ARE HEAVY
(Bx Ansoeiated Prennl

LONDON, Feb. 20.-British adj
mitted today that the past week
had been one of the most costly
from loss of ships since the out
break of the war.
A total of five British ships
were sunk and fifteen neutral
vessels sent to the bottom. Thir-
teen of the latter, it was said,
were torpedoed without warning
by Nazi U-boats.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-20
MARY WARDLOW
DIES EARLY TODAY
SERVICES TO BE HELD ON
THURSDAY: BURIAL TO
BE IN OHIO

Services for Miss Mary Eva
Wardlow, who died early this
morning, will be heid Thursday
morning at 11:O0 o'clock at Lopez
Funeral chapel on Bahama
Continued On Page Four
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-20

Key West, Florida, has the
most equable climate in the
country; with an average
range of only Ii Fahrenheit
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-20

Associated Press Day Wire
Service
For 60 Years Devoted to the
Best Interests of Key West
The Phoenix index., 1940-11-02

WASHINGTON-(S N S)-While
more than 80,0O0CO0 American
men and women will be old enough
to vote next month, not more than
50,000,000 will be able to exercise
that Fundamental democratic right,
the Census Bureau estimated this
week.
Officials predicted that not more
than 100000 would go to the
polls on November 5. VaA1us anti
democratic restrictions: such as
the poll tax laws of many South
ern states, will prevent the remain
ing 30,0O0,000 from voting. In 1886
there were 75.137, COO of eligible
age, but only 45,646,817 votes were
cast
The total number of United
States resids1ts 81 years of age and
over, officials estimated, probably
will exceed 84,172, ,OOO. Of this num-
The Phoenix index., 1940-11-02
Crepes Designed
For Every Hour

collection. Made simply, its v
neckline and brief sleeves are out
lined with narrow sequin bands,
also in copper, and as bright as
new pennies. Twin glistening
pockets of sequins figure prom
inently on the bodice of another
frock in this group.
Embroidery too, has been re-es-
1ablished this year in the decora-
tive scheme, and types range all
the way from the early American
sampler designs to exotic Oriental
tracings. The cross stitch of the
sampler pattern often forms yoxes
or front panels on dressy black
frocks. BlouSes also are taking a
cue from the note Of gayety.
White or black jerseys or crepes
with gold sequins or emerald, red
or Surqupise with self-tone Sc
quins are high fashion for wear
with short velvet skirts.
The Phoenix index., 1940-11-02

Widespread enrolment of Ne
groes in defense training courses
was being urged this week by The
Journal of Negro Education as a
step towards the placement of Ne
gro workers in the countryS de-
fense industries Discussing the
training program in an editorial
on "The American Negro and the
National Defense" the quarterly
review declares:
1T behooves as many Negroes as
possible to take advantage of this
training so that they can supply
this QaboO dxnand as it arises. 1t
is obviously better policy 1or Me-
groeS to get such training ana
face the possibility Of having to
fight to get employment afterWard
than it is to have opportunities
open up which they can not enter
because they are not trained"
NO DISCRIMINATION
The editorial cites the non-dis-
elimination policy adopted by the
National Defense Advisory Com
mission and incorporated into the
training provisions of the U. S.
Office of Education and the State
Vocational Education Boards. Il
also quotes the following proviso
which Congress attached to the eX-
penditure of defense training
funds:
mo trainee un6er the foregoing
appropriations shall be discrimi-
mated against because Of seq, race,
or color, and where separate
schools are required by law for
separate population groups. to the
extent needed for trainees of each
such group, equitable provision
shall be made Tor facilities and
training of like quality -
Declaring that the National De-.
fense Advisory Commission has
developed the training program on
the assumption that there will be
growing employment opportunities
for workers trained, the editorial
quotes a recent statement Of Dr..
Robert c. Weaver, administrative
assistant in the Division of Labor
Supply, which declared:
The Phoenix index., 1940-11-02
TEMPE COLLEGE

Phoenix index:
Two weeks before election-three
weeks before conscription and six
ty-two shopping days before Xmas.
Eris (Curlee) William and La
than (Koot) Powers tied the knot
last mite and a certain young man
about Phoenix is today feeling low
er than wages-Uno Who.
On November 8, the Full Dress
suits. TuX's and other formal re-
gala make their debut, the first
IN the history of Sepia Phoenix
The occasion being the swanky
Triple Els dance at the American
Legion Hall. Here is wishing them
ell the success in the world. plus
hoping that this will establish a
precedent for other clubs of SIM
liar nature to follow. 1t is about
time that young Lochinivars OF
this fair city ceased attending al
fairs of this type in "Sweat-sl1irt
and Lewis" (This is an exaggera-
ton, but partially true, neverthe-
less). Earl Harvey's attempt at or
ganizing a choir is worthy of far
more support than it is receiving
Indulging in '1awn-oloey" and
the habit of parking vehicles in
the shade is becoming less and less
desirable on the campus at A. S..
T. G. now that Jack-Frost is MAX
ing his presence felt.
William (Baby) Warren contin-
ues to be the No. eligible bache-
lor of the campus Ira (Scrap-
Iron) O'Neal continues to be the
most prospective boxer on the A.
s. T. C.. team-pluS the best en-
tertainer upon the campus (espec-
tally last week)-Walter Venable,
the most sought after artist-The
three feminine Chemists continue
to be a curioSity-Jewel Drum con-
tinues to be the chief dispenser OF
Langston Colleges Antique news
Mrs. Krause continues to keep the
colored students out of jobs at the
college, plus making enemies-and
last but not least I will continue to
gather news for your benefit - LIE
Roi Chapelle.
The Phoenix index., 1940-11-02
Judge HASTE
Named Aide In
War Department

WASHINGTON D. C.--(SNS)--
The War Department announced
Saturday that President Roosevelt
had appointed former Judge Will
liam H. HASTE, now dean OF How
ard University Law School, as
civilian aide to tfle secretary OF
war.
Hastie will pe concerned with
"the development and adminiStra-
ton of policies locking to the fan
and effective utilization OF Ne
groes in all brancre> Of the MIL
tary service, according to the an
nouncement.
In accepting appointment, HASTE
stated, according to the release
that she has consistently expresse
The Phoenix index., 1940-11-02
Death Notes

Mrs. Thomas. the manager of
Rice Hotel left last Thursday night
for Texas to deposit the body of her
daughter, VINO passed in this city
Sunday, october 20. his young
lady came to Phoenix i'll in the sum-
mer but seem to be improving until
short time ags when her condi-
tions changed. The many friends
that the Thomas family have made
since being here joins them in
their hours of sorry.
The Phoenix index., 1940-11-02
Urqe Race Workers To Enroll
In Defense Training Classes

account, and the coming emergen-
cy requires the employment of all
available labor which can do the
required Jobs. -
In concluding its comment On
the training program and its anti
discrimination provisions, the
Journal states:
Whatever steps may be taken
III the immediate or distant future,
one thing has been gained so far
The Federal Government has ad-
mitted that there has been dtscri-
mination against Negroes in the
regular vocational training set-up
and has given Negroes a moral
lever with which to attempt to pry
open some of the occupatjonal
doors which have hitherto been
closed to them q. Negroes Should
use it for all it is worth.
The Phoenix index., 1940-11-02
PERSONAL MENTION

MRS. LILLE MAE WILLIAMS
and infant daughter, Brindon Nan
Williams, returned to their home
in San Diego, CAL, Wednesday.
night after spending week with
her sister, Mrs. Solomon Dotson,
during the crucial hours of her be-
peavement. Mrs. Almeda Davis,
also sister of Mrs. Dotson, Of Los
Angeles, Calf, is spending another
week with her sister.
MRS. LUCINDA WILSON and
little son, Alton, arrived in the city
Saturday morning, october 26, from
Monroe, La, to join the husband
and father, Mr.. John Wilson, of
1915 E. Monroe Street, Alton has
been a. little III since being here.
The Phoenix index., 1940-11-02
BY HAZEL G. REED
Associated Negro Press Fashion

Little crepe dresses, which are
mainStays for Informal activities
filing the winter social
calendar, might have followed the
pattern of twinkle, twinkle, little
star" this season Sc bright are they
with touches of glitter and sparkle.
Designed for almost any occasion
that doesn't require sportsWear or
really formal apparel, these frocks
have adopted glamour all their
own, with the use of briliance in
their decorative motif in quite an
interesting and exciting way.
Jet, applied i'll novel designs,
highlights many of the black frocks,
giving them just enough lustre
for a charming effect. A cocktail
suit, following this pattern, has a
small Peter Pan collar of jet and
slit pockets in the jacket similar
ly outlined. And crepes in all the
lovely autumn shades follow the
glitter road to glory for smart Ell
feet. Sprinklings of sequins, color
full beading, and designs of cut
steel gleam against grape, spruce
grNen, soldier blue, geld or lacquer
red backgrounds.
Woods as well as crepes are
sold" on this new decorative
trend, and very gay and appealing
are the afternoon WoolS" WIFI
nighttime sparkle now being shown.
In this group lustrous shades OF
turquoise, burnt peach, dahlla ana
sea green have scintillating de-
signs formed by Furnished nall
heads peppered against the wool
backgrounds, and these bright
touches skyrocket the wools right
up, into the glamour class.
One especially attractive dress Oh
copper crepe stands out in a ne"
The Phoenix index., 1940-11-02
Call Attention
To Clause In
New Measure
MANY SKILLED WORKERS

Current data show that there
are a large number of Negro skill
ed workers available throughout
the country Many Of them are
working on WPA in other than
skilled occupations. Others are un-
employed. many are registered in
other than skilled occupations with
the Bureau of Employment Sc
curity. In approaching the prob
lem of supplying the pressing
needs of industry, all existing Ia
Dor supply must be taken into
The Phoenix index., 1940-11-02
K. OfP. Chief
Dies In Chicago

CHICAGO-(A N P)-Attolney
S. A. T. Watkins, well known law
yer and Supreme Chancellor OF
the Knights of Pythias, died here
Monday at Provident hospital
Attorney Watkins served as Su-
IRENE Chancellor of the knights
of Pythias for the last years, fol
lowing the defeat of S. w. Green
of New Orleans.
The Phoenix index., 1940-11-02
CAPITOL
COMMENT
By AL WHITE

W4-;SHINGTON, D. C.-(ANP) -
Strolling along You street during
the lunch hour and headed for the
bank, charming Betty Wallace, Mrs.
Gertrude stone, Attorney Robert
Ming and Attorney Truman Glib
son of Chicago. 1t was lovely day
what with fine October sun and
neat breeze, just sufficient to stir
the almost leafleSs branches of 18th
Streets trees-and the two at
tCrneyS seemed to be enjoying
themselves immensely
The Phoenix index., 1940-11-02
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many
friends and neighbors for their
kind words Of sympathy and beau
tiful floral Offering rendered dur
ing the recent illness and death Of
OFF beloved husband and father,
Mr.. Solomon Dotson. Wife, Mrs.
Solomon Dotsn, daughter Ionic
Dotson and son. Jack DotsOn.
The Phoenix index., 1940-11-02
Thirty Million Will
Not Vote On Nov. ,

ber, some 100000 are nom
naturalized aliens. More than
10000 live in the District of Co.
lumbia, and are disfranchised
The Phoenix index., 1940-11-02

his oppost ion tc any policy o. DIS
elimination or segres alton in ths
armed forces and that it is his
belief that in this position he VII
be able to work effectively toward
the ittegration of the Negro unto
the Army and to facilitate hrs
placement, training and promo
tioYt 4"
The Phoenix index., 1940-11-02
CLUB NEWS
THE MODERN CLUB

THE MODERN CLUB
On Oct. 17th the girls p1 the
Modern Club gave All introduction
Tea. Each Modern Club member
troduced them to the CLUB. The tea
brought one or two guest and in
was given in the home OF Mrs.
Toby Rogers, on E. jefferson. She
decorated with very beautiful flow
ers and club colors The club colors
were also worn by the members.
The club served dainty assorted
cookies a variety of open face
sandwiches and cocktails. The rest
of the evening was spent in play
ing interesting card games. The
name of our guest and new menl-
bers will be published next week.
The meeting on Oct "a was held
with Mrs. Mary Penn and OH Oct.
81 will be entertained by Mrs.
Louise Anderson. In Nov. the club
has decided ON entertaining the
Honorary members Of the cluo
which are the male members. This
is done once month to keep every
one interesting in our affairs. ON.
| president, Miss Penn, as been a
| jewel in our club and she deserve
a lot Of credit. She has fought very
successfully trying to get this or-
ganization in line again. So size
sleep Modern and by sodouing We
asks us all to walk, talk, sing, and
will be dependable members Of the
Modern Club. Louise Anderson, rep. <
The Salt River Valley District
closed a wonderful session Of the
10th annual setting Of the associa-
ton Sunday, Oct. 81 at 5 p III.
AL officers were reelected. Money
raised $14141
Mr. Luddieman Mayes OF 1914 e.
Jefferson street had as house CUES.
his brother from California, few
days ago en- route to his home after
visiting relatives and friends in the
East and South.
The Top Hat Club entertained
fifty or more guest Thursday night
at the home of Mrs. Cflristophers,
Oh South Third avenue. Pokena.
whist and dancing, were enjoyed
by .sll music was furnished by Mr..
Robert Jordan and Mr. Ode Smith.
A delicious luncheon of baked ham
and spaghetti was served with
plenty of refreshments, The week
ly meeting will be held at the home
of Mrs. Erma B. Williams, Oh e.
Monroe street.
Mr.. Johnnie Jones. returned TO
the. city Sunday morning, Oct. ~
after spending the summer on the
coast. Mr.. Jones was mucf impror-
ed while away.
Mrs. C. Z. Copeland, I~Gtl11led
last week after spending some sine
in California Where she attended
the annual conference Ct tne CNEE.
Mrs. Copeland enjoyed mach aeeG-
ed rest.
The Phoenix index., 1940-11-02

REV. H. D. SPEARS, of Ala E.
Kan. ST., pastor of the First Bap-
tist Church, Anodarko, Okla, is
spending some time in Phoenix
Rev. Spears is now engaged in a
series of meetings for Rev. NJ. Boyd.
His stay in the city is indefinite
MRS. LEWIS of San Francisco
Calf, the SiSter-in-law of Mrs
Milton Lewis of 803 So. Monta-
yuma Street, has been house guest
and is now for several weeks. 1t
is a pleasure to meet Mrs. Lewis.
MRS. TAPP, proprietor, of 'rapp
Cafe left the city for Oklahoma
last week. @
The Phoenix index., 1940-11-02

WHAT a show they put on az
the Howard theatre last week.
mean picture sbow-just about the
worst thing ever thrust upon an
unSuspecting public Tell Your
Children My goodness-ten 'em
what?
The Phoenix index., 1940-11-02
what they wanted him to hear.

Lester B. Granger, newly ap-
pointed to the industrial secretary
ship of the National Urban League.
held a quiet little meeting at the
Whitelaw Monday night with his
fellow workers and colleagues i'll
local setup to push the matter of
non discriminatory practices in
the national defense setup-oi
which there has been plenty, ac-
cording to letters pouring into
washington.
These three gents who traipsed
upstairs in HarTiSon's the other
night, BarriSter Wendell La
Vaughan Mcconnell; 3. DoylS
Mitchell, banker and George Law
renee. friend of both lawyer and
banker, got set back niftily when
the gag backfred and their frienC
called the waitress and handed
Mr.. M. the check for the party
the three attempted to join.
The Phoenix index., 1940-11-02

WILKES sudden upsurge has lots
of the New Dealers perturbed-
those non-voting Democrats who
haunt the offices and halls of the
various departments in the gov
ernment buildings There has been
a. general buZz-buzz among them
since their standard bearer decided
to take the road to make group
of political (what) speeches.
Seems as if there is some sort
of a clause in the National De-
fense act which prohibits barring
cf workers because of race, creed
of color-but manufacturers never
heard of it-and continue to hire
Bundists. Communists, Nazis, and
everybody else EXCEPT Negro
workers. How come? Yep, how
come for sure?
WOW. those post cards on Rocse-
velt-they are killers-or are they?
The die-hards seem to think
they will not survive unless
Roosevelt is reelected to the
presidency. And they are bat
Ting hand, tooth and nail
against the inrOads of the Re
publican candidate. What a
fight. what fight!
Well, winter isn't far off and the
Chilly winds blowing back and
forth thru Washington's vide
open spaces, sound the kneH ol
sumner-so it's off for the ICE
cream clothes and on with tne
red fiannels--or whatever you wear
instead