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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29
ABOUT PRODUCTION CONTROL

There seems to be considerable confu-
sion in the discussion that arises over the
question of production control.
1t should be plain, it seems to us, that
military leaders should have final decision
in determining what types of military ma
chimes are produced Certainly, it would be
foolish to permit civilians, entirely unac-
quainted with the problems and contingen-
cies of warfare, to plan the production of
military items.
So far as we know, military leaders of
the nation do not want and have made no eff
fort to obtain control over the civilian econ
omy of the nation.
Under-Secretary of War Robert C.
Patterson makes this plain, saying that civ
ilian agencies should direct the flow of ma
terials for civilian use but must see that
enough is saved for military needs.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29
FEARS FOOD SHORTAGE IN u. S.

Representative Hatton w. Summers,
of Texas, believes that food will be one of
the main problems of the war and fears that
1--WE have waited until it is now too late" to
produce the supplies that are necessary,
even to meet the program outlined by Sec
rotary of Agriculture Wickard
Mr.. Summers points out that we are
already far advanced in the crop year, that
people who raise the crops are not in the
fields and not on the farms, that cows 20
produce the needed milk are on their way
to slaughter houses and that, despite pro-
duction requirements, acreage will be re-
duced. from fifteen to twenty-five per cent
on account of lack of labor and farm ma
chnery.
The Texan calls attention to danger
that deserves the serious consideration OF
every American. Naturally, Congress and
the Federal Government should render all
assistance possible in meeting the situation
outlined, but many individuals, if properly
impressed by the threat of a food shortage,
can do something to remove the danger so
far as it affects themselves
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

Here's a New Years greeting to the
and 'Rationing. Board. During the past year,
these men mad women have been forced to
work many hours overtime for the conven-
fence of the public. They have had to en-
dure criticism and complaints from irate
citizens, who were annoyed by rules AMI
regulations. They have done fine job
Give them hand.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29
Today's Horoscope

Today's domineering spirit will
prove a bad handicap, unless
held very severely in check.
There is good ability and the
power of wise planning, but the
arbitrary desire to dictate may
cause disappointment if not ac-
tual failure of life.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29
THE KEY WEST CITIZEN

TWILL always seek tRETtTuth and print 1t
" thout fearJsnd without iavor; never be
afraid to attack WRONG or tofapplaud right;
always fight for progress; never be the or
gan or the mouthpiece of any person. clique,
faction or class; always do its utmost for the
public welfare; never tolerate corruption or
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
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

u Drunkenness is a serious damage to
,manpower. 1t was once punished ih |. with lh
Edeath by the Aztec Indians Of sMexieg and
perhaps by other nations, anda:while the
punishment for drunkenness may be light
in peace times, in times of war it must be Sc
we're,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

The Citizen in an editorial
paragraph says today:
Some. great man once said
that a leader was one who could
guess which way the human tide
was going. Reading current pc
riodicals. the county may be
said to. be flooded with leaders
by the number of articles fore
casting just what man will do in
the years to come"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

I943 will be the most critical year in
= the history of the United States, but 1t
I. should end most gloriously for us, and con-
ssequently most disastrously for our common
tenemies
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

If wars are to be eliminated altogether,
it will be necessary to transform human be-
ings into angels, and such transformation is
beyond the province of alchemy or any 9th
er agency.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

It might not be bad idea for the gals
to 90 back to the old spinning wheels, and
forget about those four-wheelers and a
spare.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

1869-Clarke F. Ansley, educa-
tor and encyclopedia editor,
born .Swedona, Ill. Died Feb.
IA, 1899.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

1879-William Mitchell, war
ace stormy petrol of army air
force his day, born France. Died
Feb. 10, 1886.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29
III Today's
Anniversaries

l8O0-Charles Goodyear, in
ventor Of the process of vulcan
izing rubber, born New Haven,
Conn. Died New York, July l,
1860.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

1806-Andrew johnson, tai1or's
apprentice from 10 to Is, con-
gresham, mayor, governor, SEN
ator, Vice President and Presi-
dent at Lincoln's death, born
Raleigh, N. C. Died July 81,
1875.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29
LARGEST EARTHwORK

PHILADELPHIA - Cahokia
Mound IN Illinois Is the largest
prehistoric earthwOrk IN Am
erica. q
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

1842-Q00 years ago. Calixa
Lavallee composer of Canada's
national anthem, 20 Canada"
who lived here his adult life,
born in Quebec. Died in Bos-
ton, Feb. 81, 1891.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

. A.people knows where they stand po-
litically, economically and industrially only
as they know where they stand religiously
@an lmoralIy.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

= tNebraskaS Safety fPatrol gives speed
vioators near war plants choice of going to
court or spending an hour looking at the
speed limit sign.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

conclusion of the service an en-
tsrtainment was held in the Par
ish Hall by the children in the
kindergarten.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

George ]. Rosenthal, who
claims he has a franchise to con-
struct the Overseas Highway
bridges, rendered bond of $780,
900 to the County Commission
ers today as a guarantee he will
start construction within the
next 90 days.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

The postwar period will test the At
lantic Charters freedom from fear and
freedom from want
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

Q.-Where can / get informa-
ton about a job at Pearl Harbor2
A.-At the Civil Service Com
mission, or merely go to the Post
Office and ask about your chances.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

ORDER OF PUBLICATION


To: Claude Lee Byrd, Jr., PA n
Harrington Street, Raleigh,
North Carolina.
You are hereby required to APP
pear to the Bill of Complaint for
divorce in the above styled cause on
the LIST day of February, 4. ID. 1943,
otherwise the allegations therein
will be taken as confessed.
This order is to be published
once a week for four consecutive
weeks in The Key West Citizen. a
Newspaper published in Key West,
Florida.
Zone and Ordered this 2Sth day
Of December A. ID. 1912.
(SEAL) Ross G Sawyer
Clerk of the Circuit Court, Monroe
County, Florida.
BY (Sd.) Florence +. Sawyer
Deputy Clerk.
(Sd.) ALLAN p. CLEARE, JR.,
Solicitor for Complainant
dec29.l942; jan512-19,1 1919
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

1940-Britain's Raj blasts IN
vasion ports across Channel
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

I934-Japs file written notice
ending Washington Naval Urea
~.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29
KEY WEST in
DAYS GONE BY
FROM FILES OF THE CITIZEN
OF DECEMBER 20. 1892 l..

Three Monroe county officials
have started action to collect
what they claim are fees that
have never been paid them, but,
which according to law they had
a right to claim. Raymond Ma
loney, tax collector and Eugene
Albury, tax assessor, said that,
according to the assessment tor
the county, they should have
been paid two, instead of one
and one-half percent The two
percent is paid to county asses
sorS and collectors where the as
SesSment is less than five million,
and the two Monroe county Of
ficials declare that the assess
ment in this county is under that
amount. In the case of the third
official, Sheriff Niles, he claims
that he should have been paid
for certain mileage.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29
Answers TO
YOUR WAR
QUESTIONS
Send Home-FFont Queries 20
Regional oEM Informssion Office
Ia Care Of This Paper

Q.-Is there "a shortage Of
camera film? 20
A.-WPB has cut production of
film for amateurs by SO per cent.
Q-Can / still get into the
parachute troops?
A.-Go to your local draft
board, son, ask for immediate in
duction' into that branch and
you'll be considered for parachute
service.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

1845-The Republic of Texas
admitted TO the UNI as the
18th State.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

Holy Innocents Day was OBJ
served at ST. Paufs Episcopal
Church last night and, at the
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

l937-Country's steel at 20
Of capacity.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29
Today History

18l3-Buffalo, New York,
burned down by Indians.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

1827-Margaret M. Bottome,
New York writer organizer
president of Order of Kings
Daughters born there. Died
Nov. IA, 1906.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

Roosevelt urges industrlalists
to increase their war output
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

I85l-CountTy's first YMCA
IN Boston
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

I932-Congress votes To give
independence to the Philippines.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

I876-Nearly 100 lives lost
when railroad bridge near
Ashtabula, Ohio. gave way while
a train was going over IT,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

ORDER OF PUBLICATION
TO: William Edward HOlton, Jr.,
Service Co, 10th Inf.
A. +. O. No. 1909
A. S. n. 6S5013l
clio Postmaster
New York, y. Y.
You are hereby required to APP
pear to the Bill of Complaint, for
divorce, in the above styled cause
on the LIST day of February, A. ID.
1943, otherwise the allegations
therein will be taken as confessed.
This Order is to be publish ed
once a week for four consecutive
weeks i'm The Key West Citizen, a
newspaper published in Key West,
Florida.
Done and Ordered this 21st day OF
December, A. Il. 1912.
(SEAL) Ross G Sawyer
Clerk of the Circuit Court, Monroe
County. Florida.
By (Sd) Florence L. Sawyer
Deputy Clerk.
(Sd) ALLAN 3. CLEARE, JR.,
Solicitor for Plaintiff
dec22-29lg42; jan5-l2l943
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OF. THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN
AND FOR MONROE COUNTY. IN
CHANCERY.
Case No. S-457
MARY RANSOM NORRIS BYRD,
Plaintiff,
VS.. DIV o IL c T. 4.
CLAUDE LEE BYRD, JR..
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

Headache is the main physical ailmenr
rom which business men suffer these days.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

l9I8-Germans fire on Ameri-
can flag in Dresden, Germany
after war-and many killed IN
street fighting which followed
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

The Monroe County Council
for Unemployment Relief is en-
ploying more Workmen this
week than at any other time
since it started to function. Four
hundred and forty-nine men and
women are engaged in relief
work in Monroe.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

Paul Mesa, superintendent of
distribution for the Key West
Electric Company, had his car
stolen while in Miami this week.
Mr.. Mesa returned to Key West
yesterday, leaving Mrs. Mesa and
their son, Paul, Jr., in Miami.
Upon their return today, Mrs.
Mesa said the police in Miami
had recovered the car.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

OWN packages sent to SOL
diers overseas be delivered now,
or was that service only for Christ
mas presents?
A.-You can send presents TO
soldiers at any old time, friend.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

Automobile license tags are
still selling slowly, George Co
mez, who was appointed local
agent several weeks ago, an
nounced today. Thus far he has
sold only so tags.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

The city council held a special
meeting yesterday afternoon to
check over the occupational al
cense. lists. Many concerns 4
Key West, it was shown at the
meeting, have not yet paid their
licenses, and the police was in
structed to begin to arrest all
delinquentS.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

Q.-Can my husband who is
over 38, get out of the Army now
and get back to farming?
f.-If he's needed to keep an
essential farm going. he can ask
his commanding officer for dis
charge. Either he or you must
start the ball rolling. He won't be
released automatically because of
his age.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

The Key West Rotary Club
did not hold its weekly luncheon
today. That action was decided
on at the last meeting, because
today fell between the holidays
of Christmas and New Years
Day. The Rotarians held an in
formal meeting and adjourned
after roll call.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

OIL carry carload of friends
to and from work. Can / get extra
gas?
A.-You should be able 10,
mister. Ask your own rationing
board.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

Q-Can a man in the Marine
Corps make an allotment to his
wife?
Ayes.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29
Men are always smaller than they

1em.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

Q.-How can | find the address
of soldier in Panama?
A.-Write the Adjutant Gen
erals Office. Washington, D. c.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-29

Q.-My husband has never told
me to whom he made out his
Army insurance. How can find
out?
Allies the boss of this per
sonal information, lady. Ask him
again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-27

In spite Of the fact that Elm
formed members Of the fashion
world say the evening dress soon
will be as extinct as the dodo, .
great portion Of the feminine
population has chosen to dis
agree with them. During the
coming week, any number Of
Christmas checks will be invested
In gala gowns for holiday parties
in general, New Year eve in
particular. And from all indi-
cations, the frocks that glitter
at these festivities will be moro
romantic and beguiling than
ever.
There Is, Of course, . reason
for the increased "flufiness" Of
evening fashions. Non-priority
are sheer fabrics such as net and
lace which may be as wide and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-27
Washington Wears
Holiday Costumes Smart and COIorfuL

Fashionably speaking, 1t was a
sparkling Christmas in Washing
ton. Glitter in fashions prevailed,
dresses were bright and cheerful,
holiday ornaments were tucked
into recently coiffed hair and the
whole picture was one of bright
spirits and good grooming. Those
days preceding the great day.
were interesting ones, too, for the
style reporters. AS women rushed
around on last-minute prepara-
lions, they managed to retain the
air of chic that has come to be
part of the Washington scene.
Mrs. James L. Houghteling,
whose pretty daughters engage
ment was announced at tea
this week, has a holiday costume
of soft, rosy red, that is most
oSSoAAhA6. SSdAltSoo Sdc-
sini's black hat flares into a huge
rounded brim, setting off her
handsome profile delightfully."-. ..
Senhora de Barros of Brazil was
seen dancing the other evening
in full-skirsed frock of black
taffeta, banded in stiff white
starched embroidery. Evie
Robert, hatless as usual, arrived
at tea in a simply cut frock of
violet blue wool. Lovely with her
golden hair. Mrs. Ffoulke
Dewey, sleek and smooth in trim
black, was seen lunching with q
group of friends.
More decollete gowns are APP
pearing for gala evenings than
were anticipated. Mrs. M. Robert
Gusgenheim looked Z picture tho
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-27
Idle Gossip No Longer Idle
Axis Has Put 1t to Work
By Josephine Lowman

to add to life or conversation,
such women prey like vultures on
the weaknesses and misfortunes
Of others.
The next time you run into this
experience look at the face Of the
woman who has so suddenly
come to life. What you see there
will make you feel shriveled up
on the inside and will make you
careful to sidestep this habit.
Habit 1t may be and the best Of
us, without malicious intent, can
fall into it.
It's so much easier not to come
to the defense of the person under
fire, and not all Of the traits
which make us like gossip are
bad. Some OF them are warm
and human! We are gregarious,
we like people and we are inter-
ested in the problems Of those
about us.
However, we should guard
against careless talk as never
before. The lives of SO many
have been made difficult and
complicated by war and the dis
ruption Of family life and the
world is in such great need Of
charity and kindness! We should
think before we speak.
We should increase our output
Of tolerance and understanding
and should watch for any slipshod
habits We may have fallen into.
We should do this for the safety
of our war effort as we'll as for
the peace of our souls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-27

1t is true there are occasional
snobs at heart who have the mis-
begotten idea that coming late
is an indication of ennui-an in
dication that with so many din
ner invitations, they have become
a subject of secondary impor-
lance. "Oh, it's not fashionable
to be on time for dinner parties!"
Is that so? Well the fact is
that it makes it impossible for
the host and hostess to offer an
agreeable and pleasant dinner
party.
But, of course, the folks who
give dinner parties have the sit
uation pretty much in their own
hands. One hostess said to me
once. We'll, I don't think we give
very good dinners, so don't mind
our friends coming late. And
then We generally linger over the
cocktails, anyhow. So what does
it matter If they do drift in when
they feel like it?"
The answer is that such crea-
lures are not giving dinner par
ties. To have ones friends come
to ones home, to gather around
ones table and partake Of ones
food-these are evidences of the
highest form of hospitality. They
must be considered such by he
who gives the dinner'and he who
accepts the invitation.
And we have touched upon the
problem of the cook. The prep
aration of good dinner requires
many, many hours. The element
of timing is most important.
Many dishes must be gotten I'M
der way well ahead OF time, but
arranged to all be ready at their
dPROAlCCu IiO4ACllLS.
But, when all is said and done,
I have no great feeling of SYM
pathy for the host or hostess who
suffers because of dwadling
guests. The remedy is a bit dras-
tic-but very effective. And that
it this-if dinner is to be served
at 8 o'clock, then, by heck, start
at 8.
In our home, we long ago solved
that problem. All our friends
know that we start our dinners
on time. And any strangers are
duly warned in advance. Any
guest who comes late has only
been made conspicuous. He, or
maybe she, or both, take their
appointed places as late corners
and they start to eat whatever
course is being served at the mo-
ment. If the salad Is being
served, they start with the salad.
and what has gone before Is va.
ter over the daml
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-27

The correct dinner guest is def
initely on time. And for the same
reason, the correct host is def
mite as to the hour of dinner.
When a bit of leeway seems de-
sirable, the invitations may read
Cocktails at 7::30, dinner at g."
But even that is, or ought to be,
an unnecessary procedure.
1t is due, we infer, to the late
prohibition era that many hosts
and hostesses no longer expect
their dinner guests to be prompt.
During that chaotic period it be-
came quite the custom for dinner
guests to dawdle on the road, in
fllcting upon their anatomies first
one and then another of the vile
connections known AS "the real
stuff.s BY the time the diner
appointment came around they
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-27

other night in a full-skirted frock
of deep green velvet, ruffled about
the low neckline, and supported
by slender straps of the velvet.
>. Mrs Eldridge Jordan's lovely
shoulders were set off by a
dropped-shoulder gown of black
taffeta. Mrs. Conway Hunt, at
the same dance, wore a swirling
frock of black, with slim shoulder
straps and black pouf ruching
edging the bodice and billowing
skirt.
Nine. Prochnik, wife of the
former Austrian Minister, has a
terribly smart black suit, with a
"V" Of leopard adjoining the coat.
A little pill box hat of the leopard
gives added dash. Mrs. Pear
sons Rust wears her uniform with
dignity and distinction-and it is
mighty becoming as well. Unusual
combination for most women!
Glimpsed with her lieutenant
husband was Mrs. William Coyle,
looking very charming in a
chubby black fur jacket the
other snowy afternoon. Mrs.
Margaret Proctor, spending
Christmas with her mother and
"ather, was noted at dinner
wearing very slim frock of black
crepe, with a deep ~" neckline,
and tiny pouchy pockets of black
braid at the hipline. "Toodie"
Pierce, charming daughter OF
Mrs. Robert Herrick, has a two
piece dinner gown that boasts
white shirtwaist blouse, and an
off-beige, full skirt, belted trinity
at the tiny waistline.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-27

What a reputation we women
havel
In Shakespeare's "As You Like
tt we hear, do you not know
that am a woman? When I
think I must speak"
There also is an old Dutch
proverb which says, mo woman
is too bashful to talk scandal"
Every woman who is honest
with herself will admit that while
these accusations are overdrawn
there is, nevertheless, some basis
for truth in them. Women are
quicker to speak than men. We
have all known the woman who
was timid and dull until some
juicy tidbit was dragged into the
conversation. How avid and ami
mated and gloating this same
woman became! Having nothing
really interesting or constructive
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-27
BY Peggy Roberts

Linens should have more to
offer than mere service. They
should be expressions of your
love of beauty and homemaking.
This pattern gives you a chance
to transform your plain pillow
cases, sheets, towels or runners
into objects of beauty that you'll
be proud to have in your home.
First, there is fllet-crochet
border, worked from a simple
chart and featuring an unusual
oval motif. The border can be
made any length. Then, there
are eight transfer motifs to be