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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-11
CUTTER MOON RIVER
IN PORT FOR WEEK

Moon River. the 32-foot
cutter owned by George
Publow. x-ray technician of
Picton. Ontario. left IFS
berth at the Porter docks to-
day. MIR. Publow and wife
arrived in Key West about a
week ago from Havana.
The PubIows have been
sailing in southern waters for
the past six months. Since
they are familiar with the
ports al Fort Lauderdale
and Miami. they intend 10
revisit them in their cruise
up the east coast of Florida.
Nothing exciting has hap
pened since we left Picton",
Mr.. Publow remarked. we
haven't hit any bad squalls.
had any trouble with out cut
ter or experienced any dis
comforts that one would
ordinarily expect during a
six-month cruise. In fact. IL
seems that wen have to get
back on land again before we
experience any real excite
ment".
As Mr.. Publow deduced. he
and his wife are lucky sail
ors-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-11
POLLING PLACES NAMED
AND ARRANGEMENT
MADE TO 4 HANDLE
LARGE BALLOT

Matters pertaining TO the first
primary election which will be
held May were discussed by
the commissioners last night at
the regular meeting. and num-
Der of situations clarified. in
connection Herewith.
Clerk Sawyer read list of the
polling places and the locations,
and also the names of the clerks
and inspectors in the different
polls. He said that they will be
arranged and ready for publica-
ton by tomorrow
AS the ballots are exception
ally large, containing 257 names,
it was decided to have eight ballot
boxes madt which would be large
enough to carry the ballots in
the first primary.
In connection with the size of
the ballot and the time which
would beArequired in Il checking
and counting them, Attorney
Harris said that he had written
Secretary of State r. A. Gray,
asking if it would be legal for
inspectors and clerks at the con-
clusion of election day to start
the counting of the ballots with
the senators and governors and
continue through the column with
the local candidates and when
this was concluded to take up the
other portions of the ballot. Mr..
Harris was certain that much
time would be saved and the re-
suits of the election would be
learned several hours earlier
than otherwise.
1t was decided to install booths
at the polling places on the keys
making the procedure more
private than it has been hereto
fore. Commissioner Curry said
that he would make arrange
ments for placing the booths and
making the other arrangements
which would be found .neces-
sary. *fx
It was also announced by At
torney Harris that duties of the
clerks and inspectors would be
more arduous in this election
than in former elections and
much more care would be neces-
sary.
He desired to meet with all
the clerks and inspectors on
Monday, the day before election
day, and go over the entire pro-
cedure with them, in order to
have their duties clarified.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-11
NAVAL EXPANSION
PROGRAM PASSED
BY HOUSE TODAY
CALLS FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF FIRST-LINE BATTLE
SHIPS. DESTROYERS AND
OTHER SHIPS OF WAR
CRx Associated PreaaD

WASHINGTON, April IL
The House of Representatives in
session today made short work OF
the Senate-approved Navy appro-
priation bill which calls for an
expansion program of $960,000,
900.
The bill had been earlier ap-
proved by the House Navy AT
fairs Committee.
TIL expansion program calls for
construction of number OF
first-line battleships, destroyers
and other naval vessels as well
as a Slarge-scale ! expansion OF
naval facilities at a Number OF
bases on both coasts.
Mrs. Hartman Reports
State Department stated this
noon that word had been receiv-
ed from. Mrs. J., Borden Harri-
man, u. S. Minister to Norway,
that She was staying With high
Norwegian officials.
This was the first message re-
ceived from the minister since
her Startling word" early Mon
day morning which told of first
engagements in the German-Nor-
Wegian war.
The message today came from
an undisclosed inland city OF
Norway.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-11
Low COUNTRIES
ARE WATCHFUL,
WON'T BE CAUGHT NAP
PING. THEY STATE: SWE-. s.
DEN ALARMED

LONDON, April 11.-Belgium
and Holland prepared today to
be caught not mapping" in the
event further aggression tactics
are pushed by the Nazis.
Declaring they would profit
from the mistakes of other neu-
trail nations, both countries were
said to be literally swarming
with troops being called to va
rious boundary positions.
Sweden Fares For Self
Dispatches from Stockholm
stated that that nation was CEN
tering apprehensive eyes on the
North Sea battles now being
waged between Germany and
England.
High Swedish sources believed
that if the Allies were triumphant
in their fight to sweep the seas
of all German shipping, the Nazis
would Immediately demand that
Sweden give permission to Ger
many to use transcontinental
railroads for purposes of bringing
much-needed supplies from Nor
wegian centers, and supplies,
visa-versa, to the army in Nor
way.
Much depended, however, it
was felt, on Germany's ability
to keep her army supplied long
enough for transportation sys-
tenn across Sweden to be built
up.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-11
CHANCE OFFERED
TO JOIN MARINES
RECRUITING OFFICE AT SA-
vANNAH ANNOUNCES EN-.
LISTMENT NOW OPEN

Fifteen young men will be en-
listed during April at the u. S.
Marine Corps Recruiting Station,
Post Office Building, Savannah,
Ga, according to an announce
ment today by Captain A. c.
Small, officer in charge.
Only young white men of ex-
ceptional physical qualifications,
who are single, without depend
ents, have no criminal record,
and have at. least an eighth grade
education, will be accepted.
They will be enlisted for a
four-year period and will be inn
mediately transferred to the Ma
rine Barracks, Paris Island, S.
c., for training. Assignment to
regular duty is given when the
tanning period is completed.
Many young men go to sea as
members of the marine detach-
ments on large ships of the US.
Fleet, others are assigned to for
eign and, home stations, where
they perform duties as infantry
men, artillerymen, aviators and
as skilled mechanics with the
various arms of the Marine
Corps.
Application forms and full in
formation will be supplied to in
terested persons by the recruit
ing office in the Georgia city.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-11
new DESTROYER
in PORT TODAY

There was but one United
States naval vessel in the harbor
this morning, the Destroyer Abel
B. UpShaw, which was berthed
at Pier B, taking on supplies and
oil. 1t was said that the vessel
arrived yesterday for a tenn
porary stay in this port.
All other vessels of the patrol
squadron are out of the harbor
on patrol duty or engaged in tar
get practice.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-11
British Move.
ToSweepS
Free0fN a1is
GERMAN SHIPPING SUI
FERS SEVERE LOSSES
IN BATTLES TO DATE;
BRITISH LAND TROOPS
(By Associated Press)


LONDON. April ll.-Enthus-
iasm runs high here today as
Englishmer take stock of import
ant victories won in the North
Sea during the past forty eight
hours. Official confirmation of
earlier reports have now come
through. and If appears that the
war is now on in earnest. ac-
ccrding. TO reports from all
sources.
At press time today, dispatches
from Stockholm, capital of Swe-
den, stated that authoritative
sources reported large-scale land
ing of British marines at a point
south of the captured city of
Oslo. This report conceded with
previous indications that the
British had chosen to make the
ScandinavIani invasion by the
Nazis a cause for vigorous prose-.
cution of war pressure against
Germany. 4~,
England's war minister, Win
ston Churchill, and Premier Paul
Reynaud, of France, made a col
laborative report of the status of
the Scandinavian war front to-
day, both listing a total of eigh-
teen German ships sunk, many of
them transports carrying huge
armies of men to reinforce land
troops now battling the Norwe-
gians. The Allies have lost but
four ships, with damages report
ed to some other vessels.
Premier Reynaud authored the
opinion that Hitler had at last
fallen into trap of his own
making" by choosing to in
wade the Scandinavian countries.
Churchill stated that England
had long known that the Ger
mans were Quitting a number
of vessels for transport duty,
but, until this week, it could not
be ascertained for what purpose
that move was instituted.
Norway and Denmark drew
the unlucky number" Churchill
said. ''Now it remains for the
Allies to prove that those coun-
tries will not have been sacrificed
in vain, he declared, continuing
to state the Allied determination
to force Hitler's hand in his lat
ter move.
Bombing On Large-Sc
Large-Scale German bombing
flights have been noted at vari-
Gus parts of the North Sea, ex-
tending to the British Scapa
Flow base in north Scotland, as
the Nazis strive desperately to
gain the upper hand to keep their
avenues of Scandinavian supplies
open.
The Allies, on the other hand,
appear to believe that the re-
cent battles and subsequent de-
feat of the German navy in the
North Sea, has served to make
their northern blockade more
effective.
English war ministry issued a
declaration that every effort
will be made to sweep the
North Sea free of any German
shipping, In this event-all of
the iron ore so necessary to the
Nazi war machine would be cut
off.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-11
IVY AT JAX
FOR REPAIRS

Lighthouse Tender Ivy is re-
ported to have arrived in Jack
sonviIle yesterday afternoon to
undergo painting and repairs at
the Merrill-Stevens dry dock.
She win be gone for about three
weeks.
Tender Zinnia is still doing
buoy work and other work on
structures in Tampa bay. Ten
der Poinciana is now at Lake
0keechobee.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-11
TREMENDOUS BLAST

SPENCER, w. Va.-The ire
mendous pressure of a giant gas
well brought in at Goldtown,
Jackson county blew a 1000
pound drilling bit out of sight.
When the bit returned to the
ground, it was found that the
one-inch steel cable fastened to
it was crushed flat by the ter
rifle pressure.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-11
County Board Votes $500
For School Patrols Trip
CHARLES s. TAYLOR
STATES ADVANTAGES
OF CITY'S REPRESEN-
TATION AT ASSEMBLY

TATION AT ASSEMBLY
County commissioners at their
regular meeting last night. au-
thorized an appropriation of 500
out of the next budget 10 help
defraY the expenses of the con-
tingent from Key West of the
School Patrol to Washington. D.
c. to take part in the assembly
of the National School Safety
Patrol and the parade of mem
bers which will be held on May
10.
Attending the meeting were
Chairman Carl Bervaldi, Com
miSsioners Braxton B. Warren,
It. Jenkins Curry, Norberg
Thompson and VIM. Monsalvatge,
Attorney w. Curry Harris, Clerk
Ross c. Sawyer, Chief Deputy
Sheriff, and a few interested
citizens.
Charles S, Taylor, chairman of
the Rotary Club Junior Safety
Patrol Committee and Myrtland
Gates, addressed the board, show
ing the advantages to be derived
from the publicity which Key
West would gain, end what 4
would mean to the members OF
the patrol who were selected to
attend the convention.
Among other matters in con-
nection with the convention. said
Mr.. Taylor, was that approx
mately IL boys would form the
Key, West contingent, four from
Harris School, four from Division
Street School and four from st.
Joseph's Academy. II was esti-
mated that the cost of the trip
and attendant expenses would
be $685. and there was now on
hand $40. There would be more
than II boys in the Key West
group, if funds were secured.
1t was shown by Mr.. Taylor
that the contingent to lead the
parade would be selected from
the southernmoSt city, hence it
was reasonable to suppose that if
this plan was carried out that
the parade would be lea by the
band followed by tn Key West
group.
1t was also mentioned by Mr..
Taylor that the banner of the
Key West contingent would be
an attractive one which was to
be presented by DR.. William r.
Warren.
Other matters considered at
the meeting was a bill for SIS,
one case costing $40 and the
other costing SIS, which was for
services performed by DR.. Sydney
Gholson, at the Marine hospital.
II was ordered paid.
/ Communication was read from
Francisco Pereria asking for as
sistance in having an operation
performed on his daughter, Pc
tronia, who was suffering from
goitre, which is an enlargement
of the thyroid gland. 1t was
deemed necessary by the attend
ing physician, DR.. E. Rodriguez,
whose certificate accompanied
/ the request.
After some discussion by the
board members it was decided to
appropriate the sum of SIS to as
sist in paying for the operation.
1t was moved by Commissioner
Monsalvatge that the qualifying
fee paid by T. Jenkins Curry as
fee for entrance in the race for
sheriff be returned to him as he
had withdrawn from the race
and had so announced publicly.
It was so ordered.
Depository accounts for the
month of March were read by
Commissioner Curry, checked by
Commissioner Monsalvatge and
approved by Chairman Bervaldi.
Bond of William Thomas
Doughty, Jr., as notary public,
made by the American Surety
Co, of New York, in the sum of
S50(l was aDnroved nv fhe hoard
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-11
BIBLES TO CHINESE

SHANGHAI.-Almost 1000, 900
copies of the Bible were distri-
buted throughout China during
last year by American and Brit
ish Bible societies.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-04-11

Key West, Florida, has the
most equable climate in the
country; with an average
range of only IA Fahrenheit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-21
. McKENNEY oN BRIDGE
Expert Defense Matches Declarers Alert Play in World
 Olympic Hand
BY VIM. E. MCKINNEY America's Card Authority

Hundreds of hands are submitted 70 me each year as possible Olympic hands. In the World Bridge Olytn- pic, which will be held throughout the world on April 4, the hands are rated on pars. If the Olympic Con- mittee says that par is three no trump bid and made, 1t would be unfair to use hand in which fine defense might defeat the contract Tn other words, the fine defense should be par for one side, ana not demerit for the other.
 Today's hand is an excellent ex- ample of proper play, but 1t is doubtful that the correct contract is three no trump. The natural opening is the small heart, which South wins with the queen.
 Now declarer immediately leads a spade, and when West plays low, he goes up with the king and gains the timing on the hand. The dia- lnond finesse Is taken, West wins and returns 8 heart, knocking out the ace; but declarer goes over to the club ace in dummy and takes another diamond finesse, making his contract-truly alert play.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-21
Miss Luurette Miller
 Is ShoLUer Guest

Miss Laurette Miller of Cooke street, who is to be married April 29 to Charles Fully of Baldwin street, was guest of honor at mis- cellaneoH shower and luncheon given recently at the Silver Chalei by her friends and associates at the Waterbury Brass Goods office.
 Those present were the Misses Bessie Lenners, Ida Leblanc, Emily Leblanc, Emily Nelson, Margaret Sheehan, Catherine MacLean, Mary Maier, Hazel Thompson, Jear Seeley, Ann Connor, Edna Moore Ann Healy, Sarah Platt, Catherine Reilly, Clara Walsh, Helen Walker Eleanor McEllroy, Marjorie Kopp Helen Austin, Dorothy Miller Frances Holman, Marion King, Mrs T. Morris, Mrs. c. Barnett, Mrs. M Doolittle, Mrs. A. Drew, Mrs. D Johnson, Mrs. A. Algren, Mrs. N Moore, Mrs. L. Mansfield, Mrs. R
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-21
Personal
.Shapiro-McLean Wedding
 M NetO York City Today

Dr. Shapiro is a member of the faculty of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia university in the Department of Anatomy. He is also a practicing orthodontist and dentist with offices in New York city and Cornwall, N. Y.
 Dr. Maclean is assistant professor of biology at Hunter College in New York city. She received her Bach elor of Arts degree at Mt. Holyoke college in 1926 and her Doctor of Philosophy degree at Columbia in 1883.
 In a book published this week, Artist in Manhattan" by Jerome Myers, tribute is paid by theauthor to Dr. Shapiro's interest in art and music. Both Dr. Maclean and Dr Shapiro are members of the So- ciety of Sigma xii, honorary scien- tific research society in the United States. They will live in New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-21
Associates Tender
 Future Brides Part,

Fellow workers of Veronica Shu- grue and Elsie Kruska, who are to be married soon, recently honored the brides-to-be at dinner at the Chase Country Club. Miss Shugrue who is to be married to Louis Ma deau on April 20th, and Miss Kruska who is to be married to Gene Finne- more on March 30th, were each given a Hamilton Beach Food Mixer by their co-workers in the Screw Products Division of the Scovill Manufacturing Company.
 Those attending were: Veronica Shugrue and Louis Nadeau, Elsie Kruska and Gene Finnemore.
 Also, Marion Moynihan, Helen Quilter, Evelyn Redman, Betty Moran, Helen Slager, Doris Malone, Anne Hagstrom, Mary Connolly Genevieve Moore, Shirley Ehrhardt Henrietta Mikowski, Lauretta Se- panska, Ilsie Leisring, Margaret Lawlor, Margaret Horgan, Margaret Ryan, Anastatia Wendrowski, Toddy Whelan.
 And, William P. Ferguson, Clar- ence W. Keller, Arthur P. Lusher Victor A. Hedberg, Charles c. Curry Jr., Fred J. Senior, Gunnar G. Karl son, William J. Gleason, William D Donovan, Bert Foley, Don Frey William Finley, James Coffey George Niles, Louis KerWin, Peter Zelinskas, Howard w. Case, Jr. A. Lund, Paul H. Wisloski and Johr Whelan.
 MT. and Mrs. Howard Dowd, MT and Mrs. John Mellon, Mr. and Mrs Tom O'Dea, Mir. and Mrs. Johr Carolan and Mir and Mrs Johr Griffin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-21
Neu Rochelle ALunlnae To Attend Retreat At College

the annual retreat conducted at New Rochelle College. The affair is held annually and is always large ly attended by alumnae members from the various states.
 Rev. John E. Wise. s. J. of Georgetown University will be the retreat master.
 Local members attending include: Natalie Altieri, Catherine Barry, Ann Shanahan, Mae McKenna, Ann Barry, Ann Moore, Marion Mulville, Ruth Barry. Mae Reilly, Mary Null cahy and Mary Schmidt.
 The retreat opens tonight and will continue until Sunday after mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-21
Miss Mary LaChance
 Is Rendered Parties

Miss Mary E. LaChance who IS to be married on April 9th, was guest of honor recently at a tea given at the home of Miss Kath- erine M. Dunn of Buckingham street.
 Those present were Mrs. John J. Corbett, Mrs. Edward LaChance, Mrs. Annie Flynn, Mrs. Mary Bar rett, Mrs. Matthew ColWell, Mrs. Thomas Courtney, Mrs. Robert Brown, Mrs. Howard Palmer, Mrs George Carroll, Mrs. Frederick San key. Mrs. James Campbell. Mrs. James Moore, Misses Ann ColWell, Elizabeth Barrett, Margaret Corbett Edna Moore, Mary E. Barrett and Mary LaChance.
 Miss LaChance was also tendereo 8 personal and linen shower at the home of Mrs. William Shiel oi Griggs street. Guests included Mrs. Edward LaChance, Mrs. Jollr Corbett, Mrs. William Heany, Mrs John McCue, Mrs. Michael Shie Mrs. Elizabeth Downey, Mrs. Jame Coffey, Mrs. Elizabeth Gilland, Mrs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-21
Hawthorr1e Lodge
 Holds Card Paft,

A card party was sponsored re- gently by Pride of Hawthorne lodge, Daughters of St. George at Me- cfanics hall. Prizes were awarded and refreshments were served.
 Those attending were: Mrs. Sarah Mills, Mrs. Philip Mills, Mrs. John Dwyer Henry Mills, Mrs. Fred Houghtaling, Mrs. Jacob Kanny, MT. and Mrs. Arthur Thompson, Mrs. Thomas Finlay, Mrs. William Dad dona, MT. and Mrs. James Sasso, Mrs. Frank Carey, Mrs. John Wal lis. Mrs. Joseph DalleyWater, Mrs. Mary St. Jean, Mrs. Margaret Mitchell, Mrs. Harry White, Gladys Fox, MT. and Mrs. w. H. Bower Mrs. A. Mrlrtagh, Mrs. G. Ii: Man vile, Eleanor Barnes, Mrs. Ella Lo- gan, Mrs. Jennie Blanchard, Mrs, E. c. Garrison, Mrs. J. William Gardner, MT. and Mrs. Albert Hole, Mrs. Joel Anderson, Mrs
 Ray Voegtlin,' Mrs. George It
 Lewis, Mrs. John Bunting, Mrs
 Walter Andrew, Mrs. Harry Lu- cas, Mrs. A. Barron, w. lsher- wood, Anna Payton, Bessie Pay ton, Mrs. Sydney Vale, Ellen Bar ron, Mrs. John Strachen, Ger true de Foley, Mrs. M. Spencer, Mfs' J. Knauf, Mrs. William Alpon' Mrs. l.. Faulner, and Mrs. A. Rob- ertson.
 Hostesses for the evening were Mrs, David Reding. Mrs. J. Will liam Gardner, Mrs. Joseph Daley water, Mrs. Harry White Mrs Amy Barron, Mrs. Leah fallkner Gladys Fox and Gertrude Foley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-21
Children or Mary To
 Sponsor Food Sale

The Children of Mary Society of St. Thomas Church are holding a food sale tomorrow at the Miller and Peel: Company. Miss Betty Con- molly is chairman of the committee in charge assisted by Misses Chris tine Brennan, Monica Schwartz, Charlotte Graves and Margaret Sloss.
 A committee from the Rosary Confraternity under the chairman ship of Mrs. B. Delaney Is also assisting.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Prisavage of Washington Avenue entertained at a St. Patrick's party at their home recently. Games and dancing were enjoyed and a buffet luncheon was eerved. Those attending were: Miss eS Kay Maher, Helen Deconinck, Mae Fitzpatrick, Lillian Caffrey, June Murphy, Betty Maher, Helen Quinlan, Pearl Falzone, Mary Quinlan, and Agatha Church, and Phillip Kelly, Guido Durante, Stan ley Dabnis. Russell Fox, Charles La- Due, Ned Gilbert, Robert Bernier Ted Angelo, Harold Barnes, Jack Mitchell, Mir. and Mrs. James Peters Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Prisavage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-21
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Easter FroHc By
 CLubOn Saturday

Plans have been completed for the annual Easter Eve F'rolic of the Y. M. c. A. which will be held on Saturday evening. The affair this year is under the auspices of the Fulton's Club.
 John J. Falvey is chairman of ar engagements and members of his as- sisting committees are: decorations. George Banziger, Richard Adducci and Edward Parsons; refreshments John Began, John Adducci and Roy McHugh, and floor committee, John Fahy, Robert E. Banziger, John Me Naught, James Morton and Joseph Falvey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-21

An annual social event of pro- minence in the Easter season will be the formal dinner dance of the St. Mary's Hospital Nurses Alum nae. The affair will be held at Wa verly Inn on Monday Evening, March 18th.
 Miss Marguerite Tbeney heads the committee in charge of arrange ments and members of the assisting