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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-21
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AM. LEGION PLANS ENTERTAINMENT
SUNDAY 1 80 P. NJ AT NAVAL HOSPITAL
By PATRICIA

The AMERICAN LEGION is
having an entertainment at the
Naval Hospital, Sunday at $50
O. m. in the recreation hall for
the patients. There will ne a
Santa Claus and each patient
will receive a gift.
This is an annual project OF
the American Legion and part
les of this sort are 0eing held
all over the United States, but
this is the first time that part
les are being given for the men
from overseas.
Members of the American
Legion who are to take part
in this entertainment are TO
meet at the American Legion
Hall at l o'clock Sunday after
noon.
MRS. JANE PATTON from
Toledo, Ohio and Mrs. A. Mayo
from Homestead, Florida are
holiday guests of Mrs. Hugh
Williams. Mrs. Patton is Mrs.
Williams daughter-in-law.
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MR.. AND MRS. FISHER &C
Icompanied by their dauhgters,
Mildred and Wanda, arrived
Sunday from Gloucester, New
Jersey to spend the holidays
with relatives. They are staying
at the home Of Mrs. JOha Flcm-
ing at 523 Petronia street.
Mrs, Fisher is the former Ruth
Mathews of this city.
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WEDDING of Miss Helen Rose
Wells to SAD &c David ]. Spur
lock will be held Saturday night
at 8 o'clock at the First Metho-
dist Church. The bride-elect is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel G. Wells, 427 Francis
street. Mr.. Spurlock's parents
are the ] w. Spurlocks of Min
neapOliS, Kansas.
After the wedding there will
be a reception at the brides
parents home.
Miss Wells is a school teacher
at the Division Street School.
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FOR THOSE OF YOU who are
behind in your Christmas shop
ping or Christmas card addressing,
be consoled by Mrs. Al Mills.
Four years ago she bought some
Christmas cards to be addressed
and sent to her friends but she
hasn't addressed or sent them
yet.
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F. TOWNSEND MORGAN and
daughter Mary are now in Lake
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-21
LIONS CONDUCT
SUPPER MEETING
CELEBRATE CHRISTM Ma S
WITH EXCHANGE OF PRES
ENTS AMONG MEMBERS

Key West Lions Club cele-
brated Christmas last night with
experimenting. Presents were
exchanged by members, ranging
from police whistle to Lieu
tenant Ray Atwell to a bag OF
marbles to Cello Diaz. All mem
bers present and guests had a
pleasant time. Christmas carols
were sung.
Lion A H. Hamilton, COM
mander United States navy,
spoke on the history of naval
tactics. Commander Hamilton
explained that the history goes
back to 1900 B. c., and, by IL
ustrating great naval battles of
PAST ages in chronological order
to modern warfare. demOnstrat-
ed it takes men trained in naval
tactics and strategy 20 produce
the desired results, for defense
and offense.
B. NJ. Forbes, Louis ". J.
EiSner and Leo Cohen were in
Quoted at last nights meeting
as full-fledged members, and
Lions Charles Smith and R. B.
Wilson were reinstated.
Guests included Charles E.
Smith of Miami, Jack Arlen,
Key West; Leonard Sawyer,
Key West; Jack Delaney, But
falo; Al King, Ithaca; Bill Brit
ton, Indianapolis, and Michael
Nelson, Lakewood, n. J.
Lion Bill Henderson, USO di-
rector, invited the Lions to the
Christmas party to be held at
the southernmost USO on
Christmas day.
A letter was read from the
American Red Cross thanking
the Lions for having made pos
sible so gifts to service men
now at the Key West Naval
Hospital.
Lion Gerald Saunders was
appointed to be a judge at the
Naval Hospital on Christmas
Eve to award prizes to the most
original and prettieSt ward.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-21
COUNTY AND CITY
OFFICES TO CLOSE
FOR XMAS SEASON

The county courthouse will
be closed tomorrow at noon and
will not be reopened till 9 o.
clock Wednesday morning, Coun-
ty Clerk Ross c. Sawyer said
today.
Mayor William w. Demeritt
stated that the same closing
period will be effective in the
city in observing Christmas Eve
and Christmas.
State offices, according to in
formation received from ITALIA
hassee, will be closed at 5 o.
clock this afternoon and will
not reopen till 9 o'clock Wednes-
day morning.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-21
CITY GARRISON BIGHT


City Commission reversed itself
last night on the Garrison Blight
Yacht HarbOr and Yacht Club
question but it is only to clear the
air and give the city as a whole
the best proposition. While state
ments were clear from just about
every commissioner that Mr.. Will
sons project is warmly received
and is under favorable cOnsideFa-
ton, at the same time Chamber of
Commerce Secretary Steve SIN
gleton announced to the commits
sion last night that Maitland
Adams of Thompson Enterpris-
es had told him of at least one
other project of this sort which
is being initiated. Mr.. Demeritt
has also spoken of another pier
project. The city will now make
an attempt to secure the lands
through the internal improvement
fund trustees and will then lease
to interested parties a portion of
the Blight to the person with the
best yacht project for Key West.
The move came up after it was
revealed that Mr.. Wilson was at
the city clerks office requesting
a certified copy of the minutes Of
the last commission meeting in
which licenses were promised him
for facilities to be erected if he
secured ownership of the land.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-21
Sightseeing Boat, Bottom
Fishing Boat Ready In
January; Bridge Fishing
Popular

Key Vests waterfront, always
one of the most picturesque spots
in the city, is girding itself for
the tourist season rush.
There's going to be a 49-foot
bottom fishing boat, a 60-foot
sightseeing boat and there are at
present fine deepsea fishing char
ter boats, all now at Gulf Dock.
Every evening around 5 pm.
one can go down to the Gulf
Dock, which has its entrance on
Caroline street. near the turtle
crawls and the many fish. and
shell curio places, all in all
quaint area for the tourist.
Charter Boats Ready
There are about six boats avail
able at the Gulf Dock alone and
the price being charged is $35
for the days trip. One of the
boats is captained by Fl. Laud-
erdale charter fisherman. All of
the charter boats this season are
large and roomy and quite better
than the fleet which was here
before the war. A great many of
the former charter boat captains
are out commercial fishing this
year but trcre are quite few
who remain to guide the tourists
to the smashing sailfish, barra-
cuda, grouper, muttonfish, am
berjack, mackerel, kingfish, dol
phin, bonito and cobia in the
Stream and the adjacent reefs. the
only real fishing reefs in Flor
ida.
Greyhound To Bottom Fish
The bottom fishing boat has a
large cockpit aft and is named the
Greyhound. It will be cap
tanned by a former lieutenant
commander in the Naval Air
Service. The price will be three
dollars a head.
The bottom fishing boat is ex-
pected to be in shape by the end
of January and will be complete
ly outfitted on deck before start
ing trips
'Vagabond' For Sightseeing
The sightseeing boat, which
will be named ''Vagabond'' is
ready for installation of chairs
and motor controls, about the fl
nal installations required prep
aratory to painting. 1t should be
ready about the end of January
also, shortage of labor having
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-21
WILSON FAMILY
HERE ON VISIT

Among the recent arrivals in
Key West, were Lieut.. Com
mander and Mrs. r. B. Wilson,
and daughter, of Ashville, N. c.
They came here to spend the
Christmas holiday season, and
during their stay in the city
will be the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Everett Rivas at their
home 1870 Staples Avenue.
Commander Wilson, who has
been released from the Naval
Service, was formerly stationed
at the United States Naval Hos
pital in Key West.
The Wilson family are very
much taken up with the Island
City, and were eager to return
here, and state that they are
exceedingly enjoying thier stay,
being very glad to be back
among their many friends.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-21
NEWSPAPER PROFITS

You folks got a really good
newsy paper on both Monday and
Tuesday. guess you liked 1t.
Last night we were rushed with
ads and some of the news and
columns had to be tailored down
or left out. This tailoring, by the
way, is all done swiftly and fast
within a few minutes. But here's
the story: On Monday The Citi1.
zen lost $50 and on Tuesday again
it lost. Yesterday was a pub
hsher's day" in which the paper
came out of the red. This all goes
to show you just how close to the
marginal line newspapers operate
and if you don't know your bust
ness it is one of the reasons so
many quasi newspapermen
would-be publishers join the fail
ure list.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-21
CLUB PUBLICATIONS

There are a number OF small
publications around town in the
clubs, such as the weekly mes
sages of the Lions, the publica-
tions of the JayceeS and other
organizations. This is very nice
way of keeping publicity going
among the members. The Citizen,
too, is very glad to republlsh
some of this news in its inside
page feature columns.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-21
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EXAMINATION
Competitive Tests For Each Position Sierra States
TO BE REQUIRED FOR CIVIL SERVICE JOBS

Comprehensive system Of ex-
animation for all future civil serv-
ice employees Is announced By
Civil Service Board Chairman
Ralph Sierra
Mr.. Sierra sid that al a2-
poir.monts IN the future VIII be
made following a competitive eN-
animation with those presumably
receiving The highest grades be
ing appointed for the positions
as the city needs them.
Besides this examination. 11r
Sierra said, the applicant must
meet the physical examination re-
auirements which are so designed
that 70 person may hOl3 a Job
who ) subject 10 epileptic or 9th
er disquaIifying diseases. Il il IS
Necessary we VIII require calls
themes 10 determine eligibility
for certain positions. such as po-
lice officer or fireman. Mr. Sierra
said.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-21
ONE TYPE ONLY

Observation-Disclosures French law,
14th century butchers could deal
in one type of meat only, and
could sell it only under natural
light, sales by candle light or
lamp light were taboo.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-21
KEY WEST COURT
COSTS NOW S.
JUDGE MAY WAIVE COURT
COSTS FOR INNOCENT
DEFENDANT

Costs of court in city COURT
were fixed at S. by City Com
mission last night.
On Commissioner Sweeting's
request the city attorney stated
that this did not mean that the
person hauled into court would
always have to pay costs, that
the judge could waive the costs
of court if the person were ac-
quilted.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-21
NEW SPRAY KILLS WEEDS

New York,-A new spray has
ben developed which kills weeds
among vegetables at cost of less
than So per acre, as compared
with about 500 for hand pulling
methods.
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10 Test

Another examination Is similar
- the Navy Intelligence Qu0uent
tests which determines a man g
aptitude for a certain type 0[
work. For instance. a police CT
ficer applicant VIII be shown a
picture Of an accident for . f=r
seconds then the picture VIII be
taken away and the officer asked
TO note the salient detaIls-
Procedure in getting new en-
ployes IS for the city department
head TO reCuisition q new en-
ployc from the Civil Service
Board, whereupon the competitive
and ordinary examinations are
given. Mr.. Sierra said The per
son with the highest grade then
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-21
SPIRITUAL FOOD
BY J. w. r.

Just now the writer would
like to do a little explaining to
his readers. He wants you to
know this column was net con-
ceived because he considers
himself an authority on thirgs
Biblical or spiritual. The opros-
tie is true: he is just babe
drinking the Bibles milk. The
Holy Book has always struck
him with awe. Oft and on in
his youth he read parts of it
here and there but never with
the purpose of 'rightfully di-
viding" the Word of God. How
ever, in recent months he has
developed a new interest in the
Inspired Word. Believing there
are other babes, he thought
a column such as this wCs,ld be
helpful to all as he, himself,
sought to increase his knowledge
of things spiritual. Then, toe,
others unfamiliar with the Bible
may acquire the habit of reading
it themselves. 1t IS the writer's
hope this column may be con-
tinued with this purpose in
mind. --
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-21

Another commendable point
made by the commission is that
they will vote on no more emerg-
ency ordinances unless they are
real emergencies. The action
came following citizens protesting
to grants of liquor permits to no.
tells along the beaches on an
emergency ordinance. Mr.. Carbo-
nell introduced this, though, and
pointed out that he felt foolish
on voting for a liquor ordinance
designed along emergency lines
for "the welfare, health and con-
tentment" of the people. This
thought was heartily seconded by
all the commissioners.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-21

Look for some big news popping
before many months on electric
rates. l understand that certain
reports will be filed in an at
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-21
CORAL ROCKETS
By L. P. ARTMAN, JR.

tempt 10 lower electric rates in
this city. There has been some
talk about high salaries at the
City Electric System. Manager
Van DeurSen states that rates
could not be lowered right away
because he is operating over his
capacity load Of 5000 kilowattS
right now even though the ma
chimes are not designed for this
! load. The new generating diesel
engine has arrived and should
boost the load up around A.
600 kilowatt hours. All of this
is expected to be taken up from
increasing electric demands and
with new electric utilities pur-
chased shortly this will further
increase the load Christmas
week, which is fast approaching,
is expected to set a new high IN
kilOwattS supplied for Key West.
PUBLIC WORKS PLAN
A most important point TO con-.
slider now for Key West is an
overall plan for the city. It will
not mean too much for immediate
action but it viii concrete thought
it will bring up problems before
hand so that when the time comes
for action the city's thought is
sufficiently sound to admit of
immediate action For instance,
let US say we want these things,
a yacht pier and basin in CARR
son Blight and also piers at Trum-
DO Island for the yachting and
fishing boat trade. This will be
big tourist attraction right plunk
on the Boulevard where all the
tourist cars come in. Then a city
auditorium and let us say that
the Country Club is so designed
and will be expanded to make
it so. 1t will be a city ballroom,
a city auditorium and even have
entertainment facilities as a place
to bring guests for bit OF fun
and food and drink. A second
tourist area would be the Jackson
Square USO, which could house
the Chamber of Commerce and
other civic clubs which wish to
use the facilities. There is a
meeting hall, a beautiful patio for
the tourists to watch the Spanish
and American dances and partici-
pate in them also. Then little
library where one could come and
get literature and other books on
KEY West and soda fountain and
.perhapS a dining room, much like
the Navy Officers Club on White
head Street.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-21

Scripture Quotation for to-
day: For God sent not His Son
into the world to condemn the
world; but that the world
through Him might be saved. -
John 3:l7.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-21


moved up the opening date. Price
Will be one dollar a head
All the deepsea fishing boats
are well-equipped with swivel
chairs, fine tackle and the best of
guides.
Small Boat And Bridge Fishing
Bridge fishing is done by per
mission at Boca Chica bridge, at
Porter Dock Company and along
the highway bridges of the Over
seas Highway. This is mostly bot
tom fishing. Small boats are
available at Rest Beach for bot
tom fishing and some trolling and
for sailboating.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-21

This column concluded this
week the accounts of the birth
of Jesus Christ as recorded in
the Gospels of St. Matthew and
st. Luke. I'm sure the reader
did not overlook the magnitude
of this event. The Gospels give
abundant evidence this was not
just an ordinary birth but one
full of great meaning to man
kind. The birth of a child has
always been an important event
but not before or since has any
birth been planned so long, fore
told beofre conception in like
manner, given such loving pro-
lection, received with such
great joy or changed the course
of the world as has the birth
of the Christ Child. It was sup
ernatural in that He was con-
ceived by the Holy Ghost in a
virgin. It was long planned in
that God from the beginning
knew he would send into the
world His only begotten Son 10
reign over His chosen people
and be a light unto the Gen
tiles. 1t was revealed by the
prophets of old and foretold by
the Angel Gabriel. Angels of
the Lord warned of danger to
the Child and guided His earthly
parents TO safety. A multitude
of the heavenly host" sang on
the night of His birth. Yes. it
was an event full of meaning to
mankind and to Heaven itself.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-21
$4,000 A YEAR

About that yacht basin, it has
been estimated that during the
winter season of yachts about
$3.50, 900 a year is brought into the
city by the big and small ones.
This in gasoline, food, ice, enter
tainment in town, gifts, diesel oil,
machine shop repairs, paint, per
sonal services, taxi fares, tips. 1t
is quite a)business. This alone is
better than the days when "spon-
ger money! was a real income to
Key West and amounted to about
$f00 900. a year. Thus in one tour
list industry alone we have sup
planted an industry which is not
as good as it once was because OF
a blight on the beds up through
the keys.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-21

Trend to better lighting it a
lower cost IS forecast.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-21
KEY WEST TO HAVE BOTTOM FISHING
BOAT; CHARTER DEEPSEA; CATCHES NOW
SOCIAL CALENDAR

FRIDAY
Navy Wives Dinner at Officers
Club. -.i
X X X
MONDAY
Key West Players at Barn
Theater. 800 pm.
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TUESDAY
Eastern Star Special Meeting,
Initiation and Party at 7:30
pm. Scottish Rite Temple.
X X 4
THURSDAY
Junior Woman's Club. 800
pm. WOman's Clubhouse
FRIDAY
Christmas Tree Program. Z
pm. Sunday School Group
First Methodist Church.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-21
PATCH TRUCK
ON SIMONTON

Storm sewer foundation was
repaired at Francis and Eaton
street today by the Department
of Public Service, Robert Dopp,
head.
Mr.. Dopp emphasized that any
complaints against his depart
ment should be phoned directly
to him at 802 and remedies
viii be applied as soon as pcs
sible.
Today his patching truck *
working along Simonton street
starting from Caroline and 60
ing south doing patch work to
the roadbed. Tomorrow Duval
will be worked over. This work
is considered on a yearly basis
and is continuing on schedule.
The Flagler Avenue road repair
has been completed.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-21
EISNER THINKING

Chief of Police Eisner is a
schemer. Yes, sir, there is no
doubt of it. 1t comes from all
sides. The chief is attempting to
get new uniforms for his men.
He would like forest green uni
forms for the winter time and
perhaps white and blue uniforms
for the summer. He wants high
er salaries for his men. He IS
after BLACK maria for the city.
The statement has been made
around town that when the pres
ent antique Maria goes out on a
cruise that everyone stares at it..
Then what he really wants are ra-
dios in police cars in the future
so that cruising police cars can
be at any point in Just a few
seconds after being notified of
trouble from the central police
station. Then, SOON, there will
be the policemen's ball, which is
being sponsored by the Jaycees.
Don't be surprised if a policeman
stops you and requests that you
buy ticket instead of giving you
another kind of ticket. This ball
may be held on st. Patrick's Day.
Detroit evening times., 1945-12-02
MALE HELP WANTED

Pin SkTTERS-Whitt. clean sleeping
quarters lois 81 itnea GltnesgR Recres-
ton l2i2o Lly,rnoii
PRODUCE MEN
Up 20 rs yesrs Of sgt some expert
snce rreisrred. 10 train for department
MANAGEMENT Work near home Apply
employment effiee
A e. p TEA co.
s47o HsclA. near Kirby and Twelfth
PRODUCTION manager for large eolor
house. located In northern Ohio. Letter
pren plant complete composing. press
and blndeTy departments Permanent
sslsried position Address Boz B-7ii3.
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RADIATOR msn wanted steady YORK
sood pay 77S7 Grand River
Detroit evening times., 1945-12-02
Furnaees-Oil Standardization
Cleaning md hepairing

ALL FURNACES cleaned and repaired
Flrspotb, crates and ntv furnaces in
stalled Dsy riFht. sunday TY 7.SS32
veterans Heating co
ALL furnaces cleaned s. chimnsy,
tvspt Free estimate 7ahf service
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Detroit evening times., 1945-12-02
IA ONEDAY SERN1CE

ALL RADIO RECORD CHANGERS
All work Tusfsntsef Opsn 'i,l Q can
TR 2ess2 PICK up ana deliver Eelly
Radio s3is woodward
ALL makes repaired. nom. calls wsrs
guar; Is years experience LE sess.
Alb makes repaired v-rk T1tr s.i,s
woodward Radio. TO s-tiso
ALL hAKLs Including p.r;t tusg,.
lsn models $3.50 GUARANTEED TY.
lar 6-s07s
Detroit evening times., 1945-12-02
ELECTRICAL WIRING
Floor Sanding. Ws,As. Etc.

Al EXPERT rcor andlnt- r,Eins fe-
rnifhed Job Dan power psst rsi.s
Free estimate Ed~ards. TO Sara
power estimates free reas AR STsi
Detroit evening times., 1945-12-02
A MODERN

FLOOR r,fnMhinr 1gttleu sanding
yarrish Vsyirg reasonable free ssti
mates AnyvNrfr Ecfk guaranteed :
day service. TUrsdo i-A73o.
DCSTLESS roof sanding vanishing
nd nss foor, Reasonable Estimates
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AS Low AS s6
RADIO SERVIcE
AL ANALYZING

Any tub. r,plsced-sst your rsdio flsp-
ina chsngsr car and hons ft1ict re-
paired 24-hCuf Urylcs
BADGER RADIO
Evening star., 1945-03-04

work out. Greer Is smart girl and
If any one can do it, she will.
It's a similar situation for Ginger
Rogers and her Jackie Briggs, who
was q bit player before he joined
the marines and married Ginger.
What II Jackie decided that after
the war, Hollywood was not for him
and that he wanted to live in an
other city? Would Ginger give up
everything she has worked so hard
to get to follow her husband and
become plain Mrs. Briggs? I would
MT know. I'm just raising the ques-
ton, not answering it.
When Louis Hayward came back
from fighting with the marines. he
found life as the husband OF movie
star-Ida Lupino-too difficult and
they are now getting a divorce. e. . :.
Deanna Durbin realized even before
the end of the war that she and
Vaughn Paul could not be happy
together. Ditto Martha O'Driscoll.
who is currently in a bitter fight
for divorce with 1t. Comdr. Richard
Adams.
Maria Montez and Pierre Aumont?
They had very little time together
before Aumont went of to the
French Army. Right now everything
between them is on a heroic plane.
Pierre is doing wonderfully well as
a soldier and Maria is full of pride