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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-05
AMERICANS TRAVEL
Winter Vacations Increase
ALI. YEAR AROUND
$500 s0eossoSsssssssss
APP Feature Service

NEW YORK. Feb. 5.-Motor
lists use their automobiles almost
as much in winter as they do in
summer, according to q new re-
port on seasonal motoring trends,
Ficures on monthly gasoline con-
sumption, compiled by ]. J. New
man. vice-president of the b. +.
Goodrich Company, show that
automobile travel is increasing
IL percent faster in winter than
in summer.
'The spread of the winter va
cation idea. hard-surfacing of 80
percent of the national highway
network, and the scientific ad-
vances made in automobile and
tire building during the past dec
ade have combined to boost the
average monthly winter con-
sumption of gasoline from Al
gallons per car in 1880 to an es-
timated 81 gallons per car IN
1910, or to within less than seven
gallons of the high summer aver
age, the report'declares.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-05
NAILS WILL HOLD
JEWS In COUNTRY
MOVE TO HALT EMIGRANTS
FROM JOINING AL
LIED ARMIES
lmy AsrucIated Pre.sl

BERLIN. Feb. 5.-German OF
fIcials were considering placing
q blockagc against Jewish emil
grants from the country.
1t was believed that Jews now
leaving the country in protest
to oppressive moves instituted
by the NaZis were joining up with
Allied armies. That belief, and
the fear that emigrants would
take valuable information to the
enemy. has prompted the Ger
mans TO seriously consider a
blockade prohibiting any Jews
from leaving the country until the
war is over.
Information from Rome reach
ing here indicated that MusSo-
lini was in a mood to do some
thing about the Allies command
Of Gibraltar II Duce, it was
said, IS incenSed at the control
exercised over Italian shipping at
that point and was considering
strong protest to France and Eng
land concering delaying meas
ures used.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-05
Local Destroyer Goes To
Rescue Of Cuban Schooner

e ea
One Of the destroycrs OF the
neutrality patrol stationed at Key
West, the identity of which was.
not revealed, responded to a ra-
do call yesterday sent out for
help by a Cuban schooner which
was reported aground off the
Colorado Reef off the coast Of
Cuba.
The destroyer arrived at the
scene ana discovered that the
crew OF the schooner had aban-
doned the snip. The patrol unit
returned to this port
For a few minutes Sunday,
naval officers at the station fear
Cd that the Destroyer Bancroft
had figured in a collision some
where in the Caribbean. A wire
less message intercepted at Jupi-
ter, Florida, got mixed in transit
and came IN with the false in
formation that the Bancroft had
coilided with the SIS. Liberty, a
tuna fishing boat, off one of the
islands OF the Pacific Galapagos
group.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-05
Art Show Next Saturday
On Casa Marina Grounds

ing side-lights. 1t is expected
that a number of the artists will
be arrayed in artistic" garb,
some of them painting while the
show is in progress. An accom-
plished caricaturist will catch
spectators in characteristic poses.
A studio on wheels" will provide
a glimpse of one of our prom
inent artistic families at work on
their excellent creations.
This outdoor exhibition should
be enjoyed by all Key Westers
whether actively interested in
art or not. It provides a fine OPP
pCrtunity for the people of the
community to become better ac-
quainted with our artists who
are giving so much high-class
publicity to Key West through
out the nation.
The gates of the Casa Marina
will be thrown open to the pub
lie from IL o'clock until dusk.
Attractive girl guides" will
show spectators through the ex-
hibition and introduce them to
the various artists. The general
public is urged to attend.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-05
Hotel Organization Expands
Associate Membership D; Plans
Move To Obtain SIS. Service
FOURTEEN ADDITIONAL MEMBERS ADDED TO SUP
PORT BEACH AND PUBLICITY PROJECTS

In announcing a meeting of the
Key West Hotel and Tourist
Homes association to be held to-
morrow, President r. A. Leh-
mann reported that IA additional
associate members had signed up
under the organizations beach
and publicity program. Tomor-
rows meeting will be held at
2:30 p. m. at the Coral Hotel
Apartments. !
Secretary j. H. Lehman of the
association, who has been put in
charge of the membership cam
paign, listed the following new
associate members:
Joe Pearlman, j. c.. KantOr, l.
Appelrouth, Simone Tours, John
c. Park, Charles Aronovitz, Ca
brera Wholesale Grocery, Inc,
Saunders Wholesale Grocery Co,
Key West Coca-Cola Bottling
Co, Old Island Realty Service,
Frank LeWinSky, HOltsberg'S,
Lopez Funeral Home S. H. Kress
Co.
1t was reported by Secretary
Lehman that a number of other
Key West firms and individuals
had indicated their intention of
becoming associate members of
the organization and says he will
announce another list of new
members within a few days.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-05

Shortly after the message was
received the Bancroft reported
as being on her assigned course
and was in no trouble. The
Galapagos group is a thousand
miles from Key West and the
Bancroft could have been in no
there.
Captain A. S. Carpenter,
U,S.N., senior officer in com
manI OF the forces afloat here,
reported that the Destroyer
Branch had departed for Phila-
dclphia Navy Yard After some
needed repairs, the Branch is
scheduled to return to duty with
inc 73rd Division of the 31st
squadron, which is Captain Car
renders command.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-05

Meanwhile, it is reported the
beach program is going forward,
with the spot the most popular
one in the city. Even on the chill
Hest days, the beach sands have
been warm and officials of the
association state that it has been
the city's most important rec
reational asset.
At tCmOrrow's meeting the
hotelmen are expected to take
further action on their quiet eff
fort to effect better transporta-
ton facilities between Key West
and Havana.
In response to a communica-
ton submitting a petition signed
by hundreds Of Key West bust
ncssmen and individuals request
ing better boat service to Cuba,
the association has received a
letter from E. S. Land, chairman
Of the U. S. Maritime Commits
sion at Washington, stating the
commission has no authority to
order the p. & O. Steamship COM
pany to restore its old schedule.
I'VE have some other ideas
that we intend to convey to the
maritime commission, was the
comment of L. S. Gruber, treas
urer of the hotel association,
after comforting with Charles
Johnson, director.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-05
CWYNN WARNS
OF DEADLINE
PETITIONS FOR CITIZENSHIP
MUST BE FILED BEFORE
6 O'CLOCK TONIGHT

Clerk c. Rodney GWynn, OF U.
S. Court, informed The Citizen
today that his office will remain
open until 8 o'clock today for the
purpose of filing petitions for
citizenship, inasmuch as today is
the last day on which such peti-
tons can be filed in order to be
eligible for hearing at the next
term.
There all many applications
pending in the clerks office,
which will not be eligible for
hearing in MAY if the petitions
are not filed today.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-05
KINGS LEAVE
ON TRIP HOME

H. D. King, commissioner of
lighthouses, retired, and Mrs.
King. who were in the city for a
short time, made the trip to Cuba
last week and returned Thurs
day, and left on the Tender Ivy.
on department tour, returned
on the ship Saturday evening
after a delightful trip. They
left yesterday morning over the
highway for points on the east
coast and then to New Orleans.
The retired commissioner, with
Mrs King. is travelling by easy
stages to all. parts of the district.
visiting old friends and spending
a while at the places which had
proven most attractive to him
during his tours of duty as COM
missioner.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-05
YACHT RETURNS
FROM TORTUGAS

VIM. C. Cluett. owner of
the pleasure craft Senorita:
Mrs. Cluett and Mr.. and Mrs.
B. Spencer returned TO the
city Thursday on the vessel
from a trip TO Tortugas and
very interesting visit TO Fort
jefferson.
The vessel. which is in
command of Captain Patrick
FogartY. encountered a little
rough weather on the trip
but this was offset by the
interesting sights that were
seen on every hand.
Especially were they inter-
ested in that section of Fort
Jefferson which contains the
dungeon where Doctor Mudd
was incarcerated.
The party was interested
also in the story of the dis
appearance of Bird Key.
which necessitated vast num-
bers of birds hunting for new
breeding grounds. many of
them finding homes on Log
gerhead Key.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-05
WORK BEGUN ON
STATE MARKET
WILL HANDLE LIVE STOCK;
MAY INSTALL OTHER
FACILITIES

DeFUNIAK SPRINGS, Feb. 5.
-FNS) Work was begun last
week on the $4,000 project of a
Farmers Live Stock Market on
the highway one mile west of
town. The market is being built
by WPA at no cost TO the county
and is sponsored by the State
Agricultural and Marketing
Board, consisting of Governor
Cone and Commissioner Of Agri-
culture Nathan Mayo.
William L. Wilson. Director Of
State Farmers Markets, stated
that the market is built on an ex-
tensive plan and while the pres
ent appropriation calls for 4 live
stock market only, it is hoped
to add TO this in the near future
a cold storage plant and a whole
sale truck market and other faci-
lities to aid in the distribution OF
farm products.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-05
$50 ~v
BALKAN CONFERENCE
ADJOURNED YESTERDAY

BELGRADE, Feb. 5.-Dele
gates from four, leading Balkan
states left for home last evening
following the three day confer
ence held in this Jugo Slavian
capital.
Reports of the conference were
not officially given out, however,
it is felt that all conferees
came to satisfactory agreements
Both Germany and the Allies,
from information gained, APP
peared to be satisfied, too, with
the conference, Main hope of
the delegates was that "all
Balkan countries would be able
to stay out of the war.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-05
Reds Increase Fury
Of Drives Before Aid
Comes To Finn CauS(
FRESH TROOPS ARRIVE
TO BEGIN NEW AT
TACKS ON MANNER
Helm LINE
By Associated PrcSS)


STOCKHOLM. Feb. s. Re-
ports reaching here today in
dictate that Russia is making
serious efforts to batter down all
Finn defenses before aid from
neutrals and the Allies can reach
her.
Fresh troops are reported to
be arriving daily at posts in
front of Mannerheim Line de
lenses and momcntary release of
increased attacks is awaited.
Fighting, however, has died
down in the Lake LadOga region
with the scenes of active engage
ments shifting to the north sec
tors where new Soviet forces are
engaged in attempts to regain
lost territory.
Recent air attacks have pre-
scented a major problem to the
Firms. Morale, up to now run
ming high, has been badly af-
fected by the losses sustained in
the inland cities. Deaths have
mounted up and losses in prop
erty from incendiary bombs of
new construction, are said to be
enormous.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-05
CERTlFICATION
FOR WPA WORK
OPENS TODAY
LOCAL WELFARE OFFICE TO
INTERVIEW NEW APPLIC-
ANTS EACH MORNING AT
UNITED STREET OFFICE
Especial to The CitizenD

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Feb. 5.
Resumption OF certlIlcatIOn for
WPA work relief Will begin to.
day III Monroe County, according
to announcement To-Day OF l.. X.
Bristol, director OF State Welfare
Distinct NO. 10, with headquar-
tcIs at West Palm Beach
Due to the limited number of
social workers available, appIlca-
tons for those desiring WPA
employment VIII be received only
on mornings OF each week at the
welfare Office from 8 a. n. until
y Noon.
Only persons who have not
pltVIously been certified for work
relief will be certified at this
time by the State Welfare Board,
the WPA having arranged
through It's own social work staff
to rocertIfy those who have been
cropped from the rolls.
WPA ccrtificatlon was discon-
tinued by the State Welfare
Board in June Of last year as an
economy measure, SO that such
funds as were available could be
used in the payment of Old Age
Assistance, Aid to the Blind and
Aid to Dependent Children. At
that time approximately $4,000
persons bad been certified to the
WPA for whom no jobs had been
provided.
Resumption of certificatiOn
was made possible, according to
announcement of State Welfare
Commissioner c. C. Codrington,
by the use of part of the funds
previously paid as old age assist
aQcc to nearly 900 aliens who
were removed from the rolls on
January / by legislative amend
mcnt to the state welfare act
which prohibited the granting of
such assistance except to citizens
Of the United States.
About SO additional visitors
have been employed over the
state for WPA ccrtification ex-
clusively, the present welfare
staff, already reduced in num-
bers, having no time for the adj
ditional work.
The intake office at Key West
for WPA certification is located
at the rear of the Clinic Building
on United street.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-05
YACHT MINOCO
VISITS AGAIN

Yacht Minoco, magnificent
vessel belonging to the Mills
Novelty Co, is berthed at the P.
and o. dock, and has on board
Fred Mills and Mrs. Mills, who
are on their annual visit to Key
West.
The Minoco has been a regular
winter visitor to this port for
several years, with members of
the Mills family and their guests,
and usually remains for week
or two. Mr.. and Mrs. Mills will
be here for several days.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-05
State rganizesC Campaign
For Finnish Relief Fund

"Chairmen have been selected
for every county in the State and
authority delegated for the re-
ceipt of contributions in their re-
spectivc areas. Through the ma
tional headquarters at New
York municipalities, civic, clubs,
patriotic and religious groups and
others have been enlisted in the
program to assist the refugees of
invaded Finland.
THE purpose of the Florida
Headquarters and the various
county units. continued Chair
man Colee, will be to co-ordi-
nate the work of all interested
groups and individuals to the
end that every person in our
State desiring to contribute may
do so with the assurance that one
hundred per cent of his, or her,
donation will go for Finnish Re-
lief.
THE chairman of the Finnish
Relief Fund Inc. in Monroe coun-
ty''. concluded the State Chair
man. is L. P. Artman. Persons
, desiring to help the desperate
situation existing in Finland may
turn their contributions over to
Chairman Altman or send it di-
rect to the State Headquarters at
403 Consolidated Building, jack
Sonville."
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-05

Plans are we'll underway for
the complete organization Of all
Florida counties for participation
in the nationwide effort on be-
half of Finland, it was announced
today by Harold Colee, State
Chairman of the Finnish Relief
Fund Inc.
The unorganized response by
Florida citizens to the appeal of
Hen. Herbert Hoover, national
chairman, of this humanitarian
movement, stated Chairman
Colee, has been most gratifying
and I am satisfied that with the
completion of statewide group
Florida will respond generously.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-05
DEMOCRATS MEET
TODAY; BIRD TERM
BOOM IS IN OFFLNC
CHECK OF DELEGATES RE-
VEALS PHILADELPHIA AS
CHOICE FOR CONVENTION
SITE
tBy Associated Press,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-A
Third Term Boom" appeared in
the Offing TO-DAY as members Of
the Democratic National Commit
tee gathered here for the main
purpose Of selecting convention
date and site for late this spring.
The meeting was called to or
der by James Farley, postmaster
general, at II 90 o'clock this
morning. Philadelphia appeared
to have the inside track for con-
vention city, according to check
of the delegates.
Many cEarmen openly discuss
cd the adVisability of starting a
draft Roosevelt move, stating
that their delegates had already
pledged support to the Presi-
dent.
States showing that tendency
included Iowa, North Carolina, II,
linois, New Jersey, Florida, New
York and Michigan. Nebraska
and Wyoming delegates declared
themselves mot quite ready to
join the move" and Montana was
pulling for her favorite son, Sen
ator Burton Wheeler. Alabama,
too. had a favorite son, Represen-
tative William B. Bankhead,
speaker Of the House.
Women delegates interviewed
indicated almost unanimous
choice for "Roosevclt for q third
term. one declaring that she
was for Roosevelt mo matter
what tenn it was"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-05
PATTY SPEAKS
HERE TUESDAY
WILL ARRIVE IN CITY TO-
MORROW: SEEKS NOMINA-
TON FOR GOVERNOR

B. F. Patty, of West Palm
Beach, Will arrive in Key West
tomorrow afternoon, and will
speak in the evening in the in
terests OF his candidacy for gov
ernor in the coming May pri-
mary.
Mr. Patty announced for the
governorship on January Ii and
since has been appearing in va
rious cities in the state.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-05
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CAME TO SEE THE
Like This Resort Center
END OF THE ROAD
. . > = = . c . o . . . . . Se

Mr.. and Mrs. Jacques Aantz
Of Jeffersontown, XIV, Eey
West this week, fulfilliE - - 3
time yearning to see what tle
end of the road looks like" and
they are greatly pleased with
what the Island has TO offer its
visitors.
Mr.. Marantz Is vice president
of the Fleming Potter Company
at Peoria, H.. and very much IN
eicstcI in commercial art. He
mas heard Of the unique murals
which decorate the walls Of many
OF the local night clubs. and plans
to see them during his stay. here.
To his mind, Key West en-
bodies oil Of the beauty and
exotic allure of the tropics 1t is
refreshing and reStful, nc says,
because it has not become com
mercialized and overcrowCS2E =
do many of the towns that
tourist appeal.
The MaIantzs spend long hours
at the local beaches, anC plan to
crowd as many fishing trips a.
possible into their Two weeks
stay. They are guests at the Sill
yer Palms Hotel.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-05
s. S. COLORADO DUE
TO ARRIVE TOMORROW

S. S. Colorado, of the Clyde
Mallory Lines. is due to arrive in
port tomorrow morning from
New York, en- route to Tampa
with heavy shipments of freight,
consisting of stores for the naval
station, and miscellaneous ship
ments for local merchants.
Among the stores for the
Naval Station is a shipment of
goods for the U. S. S. Buchanan,
one of the destroyers which will
be assigned to this port, and is
expected to arrive in a few days.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-05
CAPTAIN v. F. Jacobs
Arrives Next Week To
Relieve COI1dr. HOcV
LIEUT.. LEEPER RECEIVES
WORD OF ADVANCE
MENT TO LIEUTENANT
COMMANDERSHIP

Captain w. F. Jacobs. U. S. NJ.
chief of staff and aide TO the
comInandanf of the Seventh
Naval District. is scheduled TO
arrive here February IS. TO be-
come commanding officer at the
Key West Naval Station.
The present commanding of
ficcr, Commander G.. B. Hocy.
will become port director of the
Seventh Naval District, with his
headquarters in the city. after
Captain Jacobs arrival from
Newport.
Word was received today that
Lieutenant James f. Leeper,
aviator with squadron VP53,
now on duty at Key West, has
f)een selected for promotion to
lieutenant commander He is
the only officer in Key West
area, named in the naval boards
latest order. Lieutenant Leeper
is a native of hrlanSs7, a grad
uate Of the Nv: Arademy, at
Annapolis, wtL the class OF
1925.
Besides the Flagship lea, with
Cav .dn "a. pender on board, the
rect II f.grts day insists of
DestroyerS Schenck, Mason and
Rogers and the seaplane tender
Gannet. The Schenck is still at
the upkeep dock but is scheduled
TO leave shortly.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-05
LIONS BOARD
MEETS TONIGHT

Key West Lions Club Board of
Directors will meet tonight at
800 o'clock in the clubs new
on Seminary street.
In addition to regular club
business, a report of the Club
house Corporation will be heard
which will consist of a future
program of financing by club
promotions.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-05
'BEACHCOMBER' is
HERE FOR FISHING

The 'Beachcomber". Cap
tain Geo. w. Fizell. arrived
al Key West Thursday. under
charter TO Norman New
house. of Jamaica. L. l.. New
York.
Guest on board is Frank
tDagwoodl Heating.
The "Beachcomber" will
fish Key West waters for a
week before returning TO Mi
ami Beach.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-05

Key West. Florida, has the
most equable climate in the
country; with an average
range of only IA Fahrenheit
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-05

Mr.. and Mrs. JacqucN !
Of Jeffersontown, XIV, =
West this week, fulfilliE
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-05

Associated Press Day Wire
Service
For 60 Years Devoted to the
Best Interests of Key West
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RELATIVES PLUS

Wayne Morris baby boy has
three great grsndmothers, one
grandfather, two grandmothers.
four great aunts and two great
uncles.
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Y. N. c. 1. BUSY
IN PAST Year

IN connection vita he fssasax
campaign Il The Tacoma Y. ~
G A.. Jan. ~ 70 ~. Harry 1.
nsswn. president 81 ths asscsi-
stlaa. lssn<d = statement Tuesday
showing q summary II scms ~
the hixh spots h the Y. ~ asssv-
isses during the past year.
More than u. 900 dlffefsnt
young msn and hoys. and IN seme
Instances. girls. wers ssrvsa IN
some way by Tho pfaaram setsv-
tiles In sp1p 10 wxs estimated
the aggregate attendance IN al
activities was f11e7t
The SUM u szT 900 10 needed
BY the association to carry % IL
1870 program.
Mare than iwo-thlrsts % the pr.
sons served ~ the Y. N. c. A.
either pay nothing or only part II
the cost ~ activities. &. J, shaw.
general secretary. explained. These
able 10 pay full costs DO 90 thes>
able TO pay IN part find that ths
fees are arranged TOR their benefit
and those ~ho are able 10 pay
nothing are served 60 the fullest
extent possible 10 help them IN
whatever need they may have. he
said.