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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-13

WASHINGTON, June 13.-It
hardly has been mentioned,
but one of the bottlenecks of
national defense is our wonder
full system of highways.
Even as this is being written,
Congress is preparing to- do
7 something about it. It's hard to
predict what Congress will do
under any circumstances, but
Washington's capitol wiseacres
are saying that Congress can't
miss doing something about this
circumstance.
Behind this prediction is an
other of those strange American
stories. The United States has
the greatest road system in the
world-nearly a million miles of
the finest a rubber tire ever roll
ed over. But the United States
covers lot of territory. It's high
ways cross everything from the
swamps of Florida to the Great
Divide. -
Because of that--or in spite of
1.-THE army and navy and ma
tional defense now are sweating
over the problem of how to ma
neuver on the highways of Amer
lea and get their big guns and
conveys (truck fleets and mech
anized forces into and out of
strategic centers and scores of
training camps and how to get
labor into and out of the new
defense plants.
Preliminary steps in remedy
ing this situation already have
been taken and out of these I can
give you some picture of condi-
tons as they exist today. In the
first place there is the report
which the public roads admin
istration has made to Federal
Works Administrator John w.
Carmody, at the special request
of President Roosevelt. In the
second place, there are the re-
ports which the automobile and
motor clubs have been making to
the American Automobile Asso-
citation, which has been working
closely with the war and navy
departments to present a clear
picture Of present conditions.
The public roads administra-
ton, starting with the premise
that there already are 100000
motor vehicles using the United
States highway and urban street
systems, breaks up its report in
to sectors.
/. How adequate is the nations
strategic network" of high
ways and what must be done to
make it perfect? This comprises
approximately $4,000 miles of
main trunk routes and auxiliary
roads. 1t involves all the roads
joining important centers of de-
tense industry and all military
and naval concentration points.
II includes also the secondary and
territory roads which may be
used when the main highways
break down or are clogged with
traffic.
Mr. Carmody's report to the
President says that nearly 10000
miles of the strategic network
is too narrow or too weak in sur
facing to take care of routine
operations of the army in train
ing. Not only that, but on these
$4,000 miles of strategic high
way, there are tout of some 49,
0O0) 2,436 bridges which, for one
reason or another. are made
quate for military loads.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-13
STARTED FIRE

EDWlARDSVILLE, Ill.-A shaw
ing mirrow lying on a window sill
focused the suns rays against the
wood and started a fire in the
home of Edward B. Williams of
this city.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-13
Couple Married
Last Night

Henry A. founders, 10 $40
Simonton street, and Annie Curry
Crusoe, 10 1923 Simonton street,
last night were married by the
Rev. ]. ]. Murphy.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-13

Hamilton Albury, who had been
spending several days in Key
West on business matters, left
yesterday afternoon over the
highway for his home in Miami.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-13

English monarchs have been
crowned under the high vaulted
roof of Westminster Abbey since
1874.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-13

ington, born in Greenville, S. C.
81 years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-13

Chief Justice Alfred A. Wheat
of the U. S. District Court for the
District of Columbia, born in
Nashua, N. H.. "a years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-13
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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-13

DR.. Miller McClintock of the
Yale Bureau of Street Traffic
Research, born in Cedar Rapids,
Nebr., AZ years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-13

Mayor Willard M. Albury and
DR.. J. B. Parramore, who had been
attending a meeting of the Health
Association in Orlando, returned
to the city recently.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-13

johannesburg, South Africa. 40
years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-13

Frank c. Brown, who had been
visiting with his son-in-law, Cap
tain r. D. Spalding, U. S. N. at
the Great Lakes Naval Training
Station near Chicago, returned to
Key West recently. Mr.. Brown re-
ports having had a very enjoyable
trip. .AA.M
Albert c. Young of Mansfield,
Ohio, was an arrival in the city
Wednesday and will be the house
guest af Aren't T. Sjursen. Mr..
Young was in the graduation class
with Aren't.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-13

Harry Slattery, administrator
of Rural Electrificatien, WASH
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-06-13

Basil Rathbone, actor, born in
Evening star., 1941-06-06
Bedtime Stories
BY THORNTON w. BURGESS.

Peter Rabbit had come over to the
Smiling Pool especially to pay his
respects to Redwing the Blackbird
So. as soon as he could without
being impolite, he left little Mrs
Teeter the Spotted Sandpiper
sitting on her eggs and Teeter him
self bobbing and bowling in the
friendliest way, to hurry over to
where the bulrushes grew. In the
very top of the big hickory tree, a
little farther along on the bank of
the Smiling Pool, sat some one who
at that distance appeared to be
dressed all in black. He was sing
ing as if there were nothing but Joy
in all the Great World "Quong-ka-
rec! Quong-ka-ree! Quong-
he sang Peter would have known
from this song alone that it was
Redwing the Blackbird, for there is
no other song quite like it.
AS soon as Peter appeared, Red
wing flew down to a perch among
the broken-down bulrushes. AS he
flew Peter saw the beautiful red
patch on the bend of each wing
from which RedWing gets his name.
mo one ever could mistake him for
anybody else. for there isn't any,
body else with such beautiful
shoulder patches, thought Peter.
Il suppose" said he, politely,
that you will be building a nest
pretty soon, Redwing." Redwing
chuckled softly. 1t was happy,
contented sort of chuckle. mo,
Peter" said he, Il am not going to
build a nest"
What" exclaimed Peter, as his
two long ears stood straight up with
astonishment.
NO" replied Redwing, still
chuckling. I'm not going to build
a nest. You see Mrs. Redwing and
have already built one and, if
you want to know little secret, we
have four of the prettiest eggs that
ever were laid"
How splendid" cried Peter. "I
suppose it is because she is sitting
on those eggs sthat I haven't seen
Mrs. RedWing. Where is your nest?
Do tell me-"
RedWing's eyes tWinkled.
A secret which is known by three
Full soon will not a secret be.
1T isn't that I don't trust you,
Peter" said Redwing. Il know that
you wouldn't Intentionally let my
secret out. But you might do it by
accident. What you don't know you
can't tell"
That's right, Redwing. I'm glad
you have so much sense" said an
other voice, and Mrs. Redwing
alighted very near RedWing. She
was such a plain, not to say such
homely little body that it was
hard to realize that she was a
Blackbird at all She was dressed
all over in grayish brown, with
StreakS of darker brown which in
places were almost black. There
wasn't a bright feather on her
anywhere. Peter wanted to ask why
it was she was so plainly dressed.
but he was too polite and decided
to wait until he should see Jenny
Wren.
Evening star., 1941-06-06
1HE EVENlN6,S HIGH IIGnIS.

WNAL, 6;O0-Ameritan Banking Institute;
Talk by A. P. Gianini, ST. prominent West lod51
banker.
WJSV, 7:0O-Kate Smiths Show: The initial
episode Of serialized version Of Rose Frank
ems Claudia" with Patricia Ryan in the title
role and Richard KolIndr handling the male
lead.
WRc, Information, Please: Sally Ben.
son, prolific author Of magazine stories and
sketches, is put 10 The test with kerdn, LeVani
and F. ?. A.
WWDC, 7:30-Wana Swap? A program con-
dutied by Phil Coney and Laura Staggers through
which listeners may exchange anything they
wish on an evenSteven basis.
WJSV, 8;00-Great Moments from Great
PLAYS: Comedian Million Berle plays The hero
in the humorous mystery hit "Whstling in the
Dark"
VOL, 8;t5-chairman Martin Of The Re-
publican National Committee addresses The Ninfh
Annual Convention Of New York State Young
Republicans al Albany.
WINK, 8:30-Your Government and Nine;
Edgar B. FrankIia Of the Civil Aeronauiie Au.
fhorty speaks on Aviation and Defense"
WNAl, S30-Happy Birthday Eddie Cantor
marks an anniversary.
Evening star., 1941-06-06
EVENING STAR FEATURES.

Junior Star Page Of The Air-PeEonaI ap
pearsnces Of the boys and girls who contribute
10 The popular Junior Page OF The sunday Sfar
WMAL, tomorrow, al 10 am.
Weekly News summaY-Loihrop StoddaId
editorial writer and foreign news analyst with
The Star, summarizes events Of the past week;
WMAL, tomorrow, al | I am.
Soap Box Derby-Important news for hi!
wears Derby contestants; WRC, tomorrow, a
1870 pm.
Evening star., 1941-06-06
POINTS FOR PARENTS
BY EDYTH THOMAS WALLACE.

An allowance is of no Udlue
unless the amount is fairly de-
ctded upon and the child required
to make it coUer certain definite
expenditures.
Evening star., 1941-06-06
Not This

Son: All the boys are going to
show and my allowance is all
gone"
Mother: Here's some money but
don't tell your father I gave it to
you"
Evening star., 1941-06-06

WISV, 8:3O-pIayhouse; Screen Star Margaret
Lindsay in radio version Of Gilbert emeNs
"Tamish"
WhAL, o:0O-Ameritan Medical Association
Convention: Dr. W. w. Bauer, director Of the
Bureau Of Public Health and Education Of the
association reports on convention news.
WJN, o:00-HoyWood Premiere: Mary Beth
Hughes and George Montgomery in an addpia'
lion Of The Cowboy and The Blond
WRC, 930-United China Relief: Ronald Col.
man, Walter Huston. Judy Garland, Bette Davis
John Charles Thomas and Comedians Abbot and
Costello take part in variety program on be-
half Of Free China.
WJN, 930-Pent.HOuse Party Debut Of q
new musical show embracing The talents Of lIka
Chase as m {, Songsiress Yveite and Paul
Baron's Orchestra. Tonights guests: Actress
Judith Anderson Rubinoff and his violin.
WMAL, t0:00-The Lou NOva-Jim Robinson
heavyweight encounter, scheduled for 10 rounds,
al Minneapolis Auditorium.
WRC, WJSV, t0:00-Nr WiIkie, speaking
Before lie AI-chioago Citizens Committee, op-
poses the recent isolation speeches by Charles
Lindbergh and Senator Wheeler.
SHoRT.wAvE PROGRAMS.
LONDON, 7;45-Keadne news and views
CSC, 958 meg. 3t.3 m.; esd. Ills meg,
25.5 m.; GSL, Gil meg, 49.t m.
ROME. t000-NeM in English. 2R03,
9.63 meg. 3t.i m.; 2R04, ti.St meg. 25.4
m.; 2R06, 1880 meg, 1876 m
LONDON, t0;l5-WorId Affairs. CSC, o.58
meg, 3l.3 m.; GSD, Ills meg. 75.5 m.; GSl,
81 meg, 49,l m.
BERLIN t0:3O-News in English. DID.
tt.H meg, IS m.; DID. 1854 meg, 28.5
m.; DXp. SOB meg, 497 m.
LONDON ii15-Briiain Speaks. CSC, 9.5S
meg 3l,3 NJ; GSD, Ills msgy 25.5 NJ;
GSL, 6.ii meg, 491 m.
Evening star., 1941-06-06
BY Harold Gray
BY Beaumont Foirbonk

SAH BRING THAT TRAMP ue
FRONT For THE REST OF the
TRIP! PERHAPS " he KNOWS
ANYTHING HELL S0UAWk!
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-03-22
CAM B RID &c
SOCIAL ITEMS

A unique surprise party was ten
dered Mrs. Araminta Mckenzie, by
the members of the Dorcas Missionary
Circle of Union Baptist Church, Rev.
F. Havis Davis, pastor, Monday night,
March II, at Mrs. McKenzie's home,
Auburn st. The repast, delicious and
plentiful, looked like a banquet upon
the gaily decorated table in it's St.
Patrick's colors. Mrs. Ada Cromwell,
chairman, in behalf of the members
presented Mrs. Mckenzie with a small
bucket of money in honor of her faith
full and untiring efforts. She was very
grateful for the members thoughts of
her. Those present were: Mrs. Ada
Cromwell, Mrs. Estelle Colbert, Miss
Kitty Ambrose, Mrs. Elizabeth DIXON,
Mrs. Matte Hogan, Mrs. Bessie Free
man, Mrs. Molly Hunt, Mrs. A. Nc
Kenzie, Mrs. Evelyn Small, Mrs. Grace
Williams and Mrs. Hazel Ford, the
hostess.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-03-22
GETTING ACQUAINTED

The United States Office of Educa-
tion is arranging a series of educational
radio programs which will portray the
contributions by colored people to
American life. The programs are to
include the colored Americans role in
music, literature, art, religion, explora-
ton, invention, scientific research, ag-
riculture, industry, labor, education,
civil and military service, theatrical
and sports activities, and will be broad
cast nationally. Transcriptions of the
series and radio scripts revised as study
guides are to be made available for use
In schools and colleges. Commissioner
OF Education John W. Studebaker said:
I'm this radio series we shall do our
utmost to report accurate and full in
formation about constructive activities
and accomplishments of colored people.
Much of this information is not avail
able in textbooks and in general read
ing matter, yet it is the type of infor-
nation that could help to improve race
relations and aid in solving many prob
lens of majority and minority groups"
The importance of the undertaking
is obvious. A most effective plan to
destroy prejudice among people is to
get them acquainted with one another.
Educating all sorts of young folks in
our public schools results in improved
int groOp understanding; the
notwithstanding strangeness sub
sides to allow growth of realization
OF a common humanity. For instance.
IN such cities as Boston and New York
with their mixed Schools" democratic
( sentiment prevails to a vastly greater
extent than in Washington where a dual
educational system, based on color.
keeps its citizens disunited and anti
pathetic. A tragic example of how
people get along well together after
knowing one another is provided by the
changed social conditions in bomb
Scared England. Aloofness has van
lshed from all classes. Common dancer
has made everybody realize the ties of
human brotherhood. So strongly notice
able IS the present spirit of brotherli-
ness In England that it is likely to be
carried over into a more liberalized way
OF life after the war is over. In edn-
eating people for democracy, peace
time processes may not achieve the
speedy effect produced by the horrors
OF modern warfare as in the British
Isles. But the main significance of the
proposed radio series is that it puts into
practice the conviction that national
unity can be strengthened by a better
acqualntanceship among all population
groups.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-03-22
OAKLAND, CALF
BY MARIE GRIFFIN

OAKLAND, Calf, March 1.-THE
Sewing Bee, composed of federated
club women, spent a delightful day
March 3 at the Fannie Wall Home and
Day Nursery, making curtains, darn
ing and mending clothing for the chill
dren. Mesdames Ruth Larche and
Bertha Allan are co-chairmen of the
club. Those present were: Mesdames
Justina Ross, Pauline Mccoy, F.
Gooseby, Carrie Brownell, Stella Wick,
Chlora Sledge, Bertha Allen, and Mae
Hill, superintendent.-Mrs. Idella Nut
all was hostess to the Prairie View Col
lege Club Monday evening at her home
on 2O28 Chestnut Street. After bust
ness when members formulated many
constructive plans, the evening was
spent in playing bridge. Cocktails
were served later, followed by a buffet
dinner. Mrs. Irene Simms, presided
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-03-22

Sam of 81 or more of our boys-a
number to be proud of. Co. K is IL
Medford. Off they started for Fort
Dix last Tuesday and many from here
saw them off at the station. w. Med
ford, always quiet, is like "Sleepy
Hollow" now Few young men are left
to attend the social affairs, and many
homes are lonesome for their sons.
Their fate is in the lap of the Gods.
We who are left behind must be brave
so as to inspire our boys to fulfill
their duties, knowing that we are car
rying on. March 10, Mr.. Alexander
Henderson, chairman of Park Commit
tee, presented the Cub Master, Nab
roy Kountze, the charter of the Cub
Pack. The committe members are Ell
bert Hayes, Eugene Lambert, James
Thompson, ST., and Leo. L. J. Barros.
Pack IL played host to Pack II at
Shiloh Baptist Church, with MANY
beautiful pieces of handicraft exhibit
ed, the work of Pack II bows. Den
Chief Edward Clayton played music
on water glasses, as did Leon Yancey
kood luck, Pack IL! Mrs. Henderson
is recuperating at the home of her
son, at "a Jerome st.
StrOlling Along With Mr.. X
At Back Bay Station last Tuesday
there was many fearful eye as the
boys pulled away. Looking around ]
saw tears in the eyes of Dee F. Bar
bara D.. Margie ", and many others
Don't worry, girls; they'll be back
soon, so buck up.-Paul A. is going tc
land on the "Island of Heartbroke.
ness, if he don't play right.-What's
happening to Paul R. that he goes tc
the show by himself on Sundays
Tucker is still top lover in the town
Portia doesn't say so much about this
Vernon of her's.-L. Robinson seems
to like Boston very much nowadays
Well, it's time to bid you farewell, sc
I'll see you next week.-MR, x.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-03-22

The honored guest was Mrs. Chlora
Sledge.-The next meeting will be at
the home of Miss Marie Turner of
Ellis Street, Berkeley, the first Monday
in April. Mrs. A. Hicks is club re-
porter.-Mrs. W. Simpson entertained
the Rhododendron Self Culture Club,
March at her home in West Oakland.
Mrs. Estella Wick, president, presided.
Mrs. Chlora H. Sledge served as sec
rotary for Mrs. Beatrice Johnson. Mrs.
Mary Netherland was reported much
improved. The members are planning
to make their st. Patrick's party a
gala affair, at Mrs. Ruth Gains home
1l28-8th Street, the public is invited.
A program for the remainder of the,
years departmental work was formu-
lated. The highlights of the next
meeting will be an educational and
musical program combined. Mrs.
Beatrice Johnson is chairman of edu-
cation and literature, and Mrs. Aretta
Wilson is chairman of music. A deli
cious repast was served by the hostess
Miss Althea Clark of West st.
North Oakland, was hostess to the
supervisors Board of the National
Association of Colored Girls (Junior
Federation) Northern California sec
ton, February 81. Mrs. Chlora H.
Sledge, assistant, presided in the alb
sence of Mrs. Vivian Marsh, State
supervisor. Reports of Junior club
activities were of much interest.
Plans for the NAACP Tag sale were
discussed, proceeds of which will go
toward sending the first delegate to
the national meeting in Oakland. The
supervisors were elated over the sue
cess of the musical extravaganza
sponsored recently by the Girls
Junior Executive Board The girls
have received much praise. This was
their last affair of this nature. Greet
ings were received from Mrs. Vivian
Marsh from Los Angeles, where she
is making an official visit. Mrs.
Cooper, state supervisor of Phyllis
Wheatley Department of the Califor-
MIA State Association was welcomed
and she gave splendid resume of the
progress made and so inspired the
young women there that a number of
young women have applied for mem
bership.-The following members of
Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi
Alpha fraternity were recently "feted'
by their fellow brothers in Sacramento:
Messrs. M. Robinson Baker. Byron
Rumpford, Oliver Nurse, Ike Fletcher
James Allen, Harold Jones, Atty. Leo
nard Richardson and George Byas
The meeting was held at the lovely
home of Mr.. and Mrs. John Bolden
after which all were treated to "supe1
class A" dinner. Then there were
card games, and informal discussion
The brothers from Oakland were given
a whole house" complete, furnished
by Mr.. and Mrs. Dunlap. Next day
the brothers were "dined" again al
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John Bolden
DR.. Kenneth Johnson and DR.. Roscoe
Brewer gave up the day to the visiting
brothers. At the home of DR.. and
Mrs. Roscoe Brewer, DR.. Brewers
father had prepared a very "whole-
some" meal which climaxed a pleasant
and glorious weekend.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-03-22
WOBURN

WOBURN, Mass, March 18-Ser-
vices In st. Johns Baptist Church were
very well attended last Sunday. Rev.
James Kelley of Gordon College of
Theology and Missions was the guest
preacher last Sunday. Rev. Kelley
spoke from the subjects, "The greatest
discovery" in the morning and "Our
Greatest Ally" Both sermons were
very interesting and full of food for
thought. Music was rendered by the
choir. Rev. Mr.. Kelley preached at st.
Johns Church mid-week services a few
years ago. The Church School was
held at noon under the direction of the
assistant superintendent, Mr.. Thomas
Finley. The B.YP.U. under the super
vision of Mr.. Leon Wright conducted
an interesting meeting at $50 pm
The mothers and Daughters Club mvs-
terry Supper held last Thursday, March
IL in the church was a grand success.
The Pastors Aid met last Monday
night. The Pastors Aid Club has
started the new stain glass windows in
the church. The club has worked verv
hard all winter to get the windows
started.-The Mystic Baptist Church
School Union met in the Newhope Bap-
fist Church last Sunday afternoon
Mrs. Maria Turner of Flagg st. is on
the road to recovery after being seri-
ously i'll at her home.-Mrs. Edith
Crutcher of Montvale Ave. left last
week for Vaux Hall, N. J. where she
attended the funeral services for her
brother in law Mr.. james Crutcher