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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-11-27
Colonel Peter 0. Knight,
Well Known In Key West,
Dies In His Home In Tampa

Colonel Peter o. Knight, well
known to many Key Westers,
died yesterday in his home in
Tampa.
Colonel Knight was a frequent
visitor to Key West until recent
years. and he was familiar with
the early history of this city. He
knew Key West when it had the
largest population in Florida.
Incidentally, he was The Citi-
zen's oldest subscriber. He SUBJ
scribed for The Citizen in 1886,
shortly after he was admitted to
the bar, and his subscription had
continued without a break dur
ing those so years.
When he was admitted to the
bar. he began to practice in Fort
Myers, and it was to that city
The Citizen was sent to him. In
1889 he moved to Tampa, and The
Citizen followed him there.
Colonel Knight was general
counsel in Florida for Stone and
Webster, which controlled the
Key West Electric Company from
IFS organization till the time it
was bought by the city of Key
West.
On his arrival here, one of the
first things he did was to call on
his oldtime friend, the late DR.
Joseph Y. Porter. They knew
each other before a Board of
Health was organized in Florida,
and frequently they discussed the
"gunshot quarantine" that the
counties in Florida put into eff
feet whenever yellow fever broke
out in the state.
Counties adjoining the one
where yellow fever was raging,
stationed volunteers, armed with
shotguns, along the border to see
that nobody passed into the ter
ritory of the counties from the
area where the fever was pre-
valent.
Bascom Grooms, former presi-
dent of the Key West Electric
Company, was another resident
whom Colonel Knight visited
every time he came here during
Mr.. GroomS' presidency.
Zone thing Peter never misses
doing when he comes to Key
West" Mr.. Grooms related many
a time, land that thing was to
get at least one meal of broiled
crawfish, with butter and lime
sauce. seasoned with hot pep
pers."
Back years ago Colonel Knight
informed The Citizen that in
1884 the Democrats in Fort
Myers nominated him as their
candidate for representative in
the legislature, but he declined
the nomination because he was
only 10 years of age at the time
Many of his friends urged him
TO forget his age" but it was
useless to try to get him tc
change his mind when a question
of probity was. at issue.
Colonel Knight was born in
Freeburg, Pa, and came to Flor
ida in the early SOS, and finally
decided to reside in Fort Myers
He said he visualized the growth
of Tampa, and in 1889 went to
that city and made it his home
town for the remainder of his
life.
He was frequently referred to
as the strongest man in Florida
politics for many years. From
1892 until Fred Cone was elected
In 1896, he had never once missed
predicting the candidate who
would be elected governor of
Florida.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-11-27
PLUMBERS INVADE
(Contlnued from Page Onel

NNUuLIIIUGu II OH age OIIGJ
ing Code, Warren said, he would
back him to the limit. Ellingson
concurred and Roberts and his
fellow plumbers, who had enter
ed the City Hall pretty we'll ired
up, went away quietly to resume
work at the Old Waite Build
ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-25
Feature Contest Rules GiUerl

TRls contest Is tO determine Che Rating ehat each comic strip, cOiumaW and other feature has with The Democrat readers.
 A total os SsS in War Bonds and Stamps will be awarded Co winners 0f the coBtest. as fOllOwst
 FIRST pRlZE-SSO War Bond SECOND PRIxF-a25 War Bond.
 THIRD PRIZE-SiO in War Stamps
 FOURTH to FIFTEENTH PRIZE ---Isalr of tickets to State Theater.
 lsrisea will be awarded Co readere NhO submit tho best statements Os e0 tO 100 words on the subjects "My SnN Orlte feature tor featuresl in Whc Dem0crnt."
 Every entry must be accompanied By one EACH Of the Features Survey lists published In The Democrat read hy you, and each cOntestane must gate all present comic strips, cole @mnn and other features according 90 his personal preference.
 The contest Is open to everybody except employees of The Waterbury DemOcrut, Inc, and members of their Families. Each contestant must sign bis name an0 Rddress on each of the Features Survey lists submitted.
 Tive judges will he selected Co aecidc the winners of the contest, !" entries will becOme the property Df The Democrat. None will be re- hurned.
 Features Survey lists will be pub- aislaed from Munday. Jan. I4 through Eaturday, Jan. 20. Closing date Tor Friday. Feb. I.
 Mali. send or bring entries to COn- Aest Editor. The Waterbury Demo- rrnt, Waterbury, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-25
Baldwin Asks  With Zonino
 States Industrial
 Development Must
 Not Be haInpeFed

Wilton, Jan. 25. UP)--Gov. R. E. Baldwin told President s. L. Meu- lendyke of the Wilton Town Asso- citation today that when he declared last month that town zoning laws should not hamper the states in- dustrial development, he had no thought of any move that was "go- ing to injure our suburban or rural communities"
 In reply to a letter from Meulen- dyke the Governor said There are many places in Connecticut where industry ought never to come, where it could not come without running the charm that could never be re- placed"
 However, he said, Connecticut cannot live without industry. We must make a fair and realistic ap- proach to the necessity of having industry within our state and that means we must make provisions for its location. Of that provision is wisely and intelligently made we need expect no loss either in beauty or value of suburban or rural prop critics"
 He said he had asked the State Development Commission to sur vey the situation and report to him with the hope that we will have a more intelligent and appre- ciative approach to the problem of zoning, that we will improve rather than destroy our zoning policies and regulations and move the whole subject forward from where it now is.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-25
Mario DiCecco Talks on Music

A talk on music was gwen py Mario DiCecco, director of the Civic Orchestra of Waterbury. to the Youth Club at the YM.C.A. He stated that America was the mecca of musical genius today. European study and background were no longer the assurance TOT the musician. he stated.
 MT. DiCecco traced the progress of music as an art and a business iron, early years citing some amus- ing incidents in the early days of concert promoting. He cited the in- crease in the number of major sym phony orchestras.
 -A-
 1t takes eight gallons of special oil to give each of the elephants at the London ZOO its annual beauty bath"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-25

NEW COMMISSIONER NAMED
 Washington, Jan. 2e--CUp)-- Franklin F. Cleverley Of Brewster,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-25

EDITORIAL NOTE; Reader in eligible. Although not a daily fea@ tslre, Tn rodays Mall is publlshed frequently0
 Likes Bridge Column
 Yesterdays mali brought this lot. ter from a Huntingdon Place read- CT,
 T am a bridge enthuslast. MT. MclSenney and I have some torrid discussions each day when The Democrat drops In for a visit. wouldn't miss it for a million.
 "f like, too, Mary Haworth's anal. ysls of problems sent for discussion. Her advice Is uniquely different from SO many lovelorn Columns.
 Tn short, like my Democrat just as it is, friendly, informative and clean cut. The few features ih which I'm not interested are more than compensated for by ex. cellent and varied features that l enjoy daily"
 Last List Printed Tomorrow
 After today, only two more edl- tions of The Democrat will carry the Comic and Feature Survey list. Saturday will be the last day the list will be printed. However, en. tries for the Help to Edit Your Newspaper" contest will be accepted through midnight, Feb. 1.
 Sponsors of the contest are Nffer. inS Democrat readers $eS in Victory Bonds and Stands and i2 pairs of tickets to the State Theater. First prize is a $50 Victory Bond, second, 8 S25 Victory Bond and third, 9i0 ir Victory Stamps. winners ranked fourth to fifteenth will each receive a pair of theater tickets.
 Rules for the contest and the Comic and Feature Survey llst are published on the same page else. where in this paper. Follow them for accuracy.
 Entries should be sent, mailed or brought to Contest Editor, The Wa. terbury Democrat, Waterbury, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-25
Church, Cityto Honor Monsignor Traynor
 Waterbury Priests to Participate in
 Services Tonight; Funeral Services
 In New Britain Tomorrow

The diocese of Hartford and the city of New Britain will unite to- morrow in paying homage to one of Connecticut's best known clergy men, the late Rt. Rev. Monsignor Matthew J. Traynor, former pastor of St. Michael's Church, Water vile, and a prominent figure in Wa terbury affairs for many years. Monsignor Traynor, pastor of St. Mary's Church, New Britain, died late Wednesday evening at the par ish rectory after @ long illness. He was S3 years of age.
 Many Waterbury priests will par ticipate this evening in the chant ing of the Oface of the Dead in St. Mary's Church. New Britain and will be in attendance at the church services tomorrow morning.
 A dispatch from New Britain re- ports that as the Flag atop City Hall flew at half staff and as men and women or every creed expressed sorrow at his passing, plans for Msgr. Traynors funeral services to be held Saturday morning, were completed.
 Services will be held at l0:3O in St. Mary's Church which he served for 2l years with Most Rev. Henry J. OBrien. Bishop of Hart. ford, as celebrated at Q pontifical high Mass of requiem.
 Msgr. William Flynn of St. Jo. eph's Cathedral, Hartford, will be arch uriest. The eulogy will be by Rev. George Donahue of St. Mary's Church, Norwich.
 Rev. Thomas MIacahy of St. Church, Hartford, ana Rev. Walter McCrann of Holy Angels Church. South Merlden, formerly of New Britain, will be the deaconS of honor and the dea- con of the Mass will be Rev. Wal ter J. Lyddy, of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Meriden, formerly of this city. Rev. John Costello pastor of St. JoSeph'S Church, New Britain, will be sub-deacon.
 Acolytes will be Rev. John Nal ley of St. Ann's Church and Rev. James K. Brcphy of the Church of st. Francis of Assist, both Of New Britain, and thurifer will be Rev. Thomas Lawlor of St. Marys' Masters of ceremonies will be Rev James Cleary and Rev John Hackett, both of the Cham cellory, Hartford.
 Burial will be in the priests blot in St. Mary's Cemetery.
 The body of Monsignor Traynor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-25
Democrat HighIy Regarded As Citys FdrliIyNeuUsp0
Soonllnuea frOm Paee D

hs pemocrah your newspaper ape noAgs elnlnently fair ia It's policy ol pnhllahing e for what its worth, Nfofe. important, from Che standard mk good lournalisln, The Democrat wlll rafrain from an attempted TO. Eutaelon ln tho SAME Issue that enc letter appears. Too, often, it appears that many editors withhold letters containing adverse opinions sntil Q rebuttal is prepared for himultaneons release.
 Because Of this democratic asti- hude on the part of your editors, I submit that the name of your newspaper Is a title truly appro- priate.
 "This feature deserves more at- kentlcn from the editors; promote ahe interest of the reader; allot more space to their views; combat the myth that such letter-writers are crack-pots or Screwballs.
 Letter writing should, and has been, raised to its proper place as an integral part of good journal Ism. Engender more interest in the feature. Tn Today's Mail, and The Democrat shoulc ever be without circulation problems"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-25
Scarlet Street Wins Approval

New York. Jan. 25-(UP)-The New York State ban on the motion picture Scarlet Street" has been lifted and permission to exhibit the film has been granted, Dr. Irwin A. Conroe, acting director of the mo- tion picture division of the Educa- tional Department of the State of New York, announced today.
 Conroe said the ban imposed by tn. board of reviewers on Jan. {, was reScinded following a careful study of nationwide reports. (. including audience reactions" and & second review of the film by him.
 The film starring Joan Bennett and Edward c. Robinson, and deal ing with the problem of illicit love, is a Diana Production released by Universal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-25

slms during the night 0 take .hs rolaon,
 An autopsy was scheduled to ie. termlne Che nAtur0 of the iethAl dose.
 k1vfnR on opnoslte sides of the city, shirley was a student at Wood- row Wilnon hleh school, while Wayne attended John Dewey high school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-25
High School SWeetheoFts Kill Selves
 California Couple
 Were MeaFl.BEOken
 On Mupllal Denial

Long Beach, cal, Jan. 2s.-CUp) Two high school sweethearts heart-broken over parental ohjec. tions to their marriage, carried oul Q carefully-planned suicide pact and died clasped in each otheru arms, 1t was disclosed today.
 The bodies of the teen-age lov- CTS, Aubrey Wayne Matthews, l7 and bobby-soxer Shirley Johnson ls, were found late Wednesday In Matthews mothers car in the fam- fly garage. Tn the boys pocket was Q vial of poison crystals.
 Letters in the girls purse indl- cated the pair had planned the act for some time, met after school, ate, went to show, and then sal down to die in their last embrace.
 Too Young Co Wed
 Friends told officers that the two were heartbroken over the objec. tions of their parents to their mar riage after a six months romance. The girls mother is dead. Her father, John Johnson, a mechanic, objected to the two marrying bee cause of their youth. Wayne's mother, Mrs. Anna Matthews. also had told her son she thought they were two young.
 Three letters written by Shirley to Wayne told of plans to see a show Tuesday night before they took the "crystals" that would end their lives. The letters were found in her purse.
 What show do you want to see on the last night7" the first let. ter read. Hey, how much money do we have2 Do we have enough to eat at the Ranchop hope so because I'm hungrey and broke as usual"
 Hesltancy Indicated
 The letter indicated last-minute hesitancy and suggested the boy might have been dreading bringing the vial of poison.
 You make me think if it wasn't for me, nothing like this would have happened to you, as you would pe happy for a change without me Hub?" sine wrote. Only two more periods before I see you, but it's a long time to me. If you are the least bit smart, you wouldn't even be outside. But you aren't smart are you?"
 Here I am, writing this beau- tful farewell note while you sleep, read the second note. How un- romatic. Oh, well, you're not the TO- mantle type. But do you know what-I love you anyway. I don't know why but I do. Are you glad? You better be.
 You know. wish we didn't have to take those little things in that glass tube. But I guess it's best, Hub?
 Written During School
 "Oh, in the first period, I got my program for next semester all fixed. That was a waste of time. Oh, well I musn't let on about any, thing now, Hub?" the note con- tinued.
 The three letters were written during school periods. The third Shirley wrote during final exams ill Algebra. but 'of course I don't know anything"
 Hey. tomorrow will, or rather can you, pick me up after school and we can go to a show and well, you know what happens then if you bring the crystals" the letter rambled on.
 Chided Sleeping Wayne
 In each Of the three letters, Snir- ley chided Wayne for probably sleeping while she was writing him.
 Bobby, a l3-year old sister Of Wayne, said the two were at the Matthews home Tuesday at 9:30 p. m.. and ate canned pineapples. They left in the car, perhaps to go to the show, then returned some-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-25
CoLLapses at Hearing

Mrs. Estelle Bris- co weeps as she holds her aaugh- ter. Mira Virginia
 AfcElhlneys a,
 who collapsed when . cOroner's
 jury ln Les
 Angeles, Cal,
 recommended that she De tried for murder in the poisoning of her husband. She ale lcgedly admitted putting ant paste In Everett MC. Elhlney's coffee.
 According Co a
 statement read before the jury, Mrs. MCElhlney
 said: n loved him, but | wanted to make him sick and nurse him."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-25
Reunion Planned by :.
 2O0fh Men. March p

The first annual reunion of vet- eranS who served with the 208th Coast Artillery Anti-Aircraft Reg iment when it was first federaliZed five years ago, will be held March 22 in Hartford. Batteries E and c and the regimental band, con- sisting of Waterbury area men will attend.
 The reunion is sponsored by the Maj. Leslie L. Pierce Post, Veter- ans of Foreign Wars. and will be held in the Hartford Club with the attendance limited to $50 couples.
 More than 47,OO0 women are ena- ployed in banks of the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-25

will be taken from the rectory to the church at p. m. Friday where it will lie in state until the time of the services. The parish societies will march in procession from the rectory to the church at that time and members will stand watch dur ing the afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-25
TFunon Opposes FiIibustePinG

washington, Jan. 2s-(Up)-- President Truman said yesterday in connection with the southern Democratic filibuster In tta senate that when he was a senator he al.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-25

ways favored limitation og debate m such cases.
 The president was questioned At his now1 conference about the fight being wAged by southern Democrats against the fair employment leeisla- eion. Asked what he was going Co do about the Nibuster, he replied he cnuld do nothing.
 But if reporteH would look up his record as a senator, Mir. Truman added, they would find that he al. ways favored cloture to break a llllbuAter.
 Senate Republicans arc now sign. ing Q cloture petition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-25

Mass. hns been named omnln. glonef fof che Aneloan Bed Cfeas 70 Che Mediterranean theA1ef. q waa announced today,
 Cleyefley has been deputy cen. missioner ln the Mediterranean since June, iels. tze succeeds James Y. Nlelds, Jr, of MardWlek, Maas, who resigned Dec. l.
 TRY A DEMOCRAT WANT AD
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-03-14

- 60 wess Junior Woman's'
"a heia theiT regular monthly
anmsam 50 the WMaans Cub
ham0 - nsVai street Tuesday,
mamh t1 ut . pm
fMImmFa tsw the year 90 81
slua1Na were
"a Harry knight president;
A Raul Musa. fast vice presi-
"a klf2 Anna founders. sec
"a ssre president. Miss ELISA
ksaswma nernFdina secretary; MIS-
flama Cafhoneli. corresponding
astafy. Miss FioFence Walker
ssrmsmug. Mr.. Russell Villar
maliur. Mfs. Frsncis Johnson
- IA gaseph IopcA. directors
paama wwEe started on the
sam9na Fashinn Parade 10 be
"a .ensssKisnsaeiy April q. Key
a. asefahanfs pFomisc 10 have
- laamaa in Ciothez lor All osea-
"a nsasaeled ~ attractive key
49, ntrlk -.
"A n.msma NESTING Is belng held
kaaeek "a a the clubhouse. Mfs
$50 PERKS and Mrs PAU
49, - o. be hosiesses iof ihe
ns $500 -
m.usiers - ire club who were
wrmmms Tssesaay nlehi were.
a. FtaFsnce Walker WIS
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-03-14
LEO HAS HIGH HOPES

For those new committee rchoir-.s
man which President Benny APP
pointed last week. A Lions Club
isa only as effective as the COM
nfittees which guide its activities.
In order for a committee to be
effective and to do worthwhile
things it is necessary for the
chairman to hold meetings from
time to time with the other MEM
bers of his committee. This is
something which has been sadly
lacking in. the past and it is our
earnest hope that the new chair
men will take the time and
trouble to hold these committee
meetings at a convenient time at
the den or at the home of some
/ member of his committee. 1t will
pay rich dividends in worthwhile
accomplishments.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-03-14

another girl that has served the
troop for a long time. Scout San
ORA SHERMAN was given the
honor of cutting the cake. Sandra
receiving the first class badge,
and Nancy Lane also receiving
the first class badge, was asked TO
hang the new troop certificate on
the wall.
Girls receiving badges and
badge certificates, second class,
were: Diane Auxier, Betty Ann
Baumgardt, Betty Canova, Loret-
IA CarbOnell, Dottie Carbonell,
Judy Doughty, jeanne Knowles,
Nellie Menendez, Ann Sawyer,
Sharon Salter. Margaret Under
wood, Solita Avila, Diana Mol
ina, Mary Ann. Howes, Helen
HOwes, Ulipee Lancaster, Betty
Sue Thompson.
Girls receiving service stars
were: Judy Doughty, Betty
Anne Baumgardt, Nellie Menen-
dez, Betty canova, jeanne Know
les, Diane Auxier, Ann Wellons,
Jeanne Navarro, Solita ,Avila,
Helen Howes, Mary Ann Howes,
Nancy Lane, Sandra SHERMAN,
Anne Sawyer.
cook badge - Betty Anne
BalHngaPdt. Nellie Menendez and
Marty Hahe. Z,
y Outdoor cook-Sandra Silber-
man.
Clothing-Betty Anne Baum
gardt and Nellie Menendez.
Design - Nancy Lane, Nellie
Menendez, Betty Anne Baum
gardt and Sandra SHERMAN.
GlasS-Betty Anne Baumgardt,
Sandra SHERMAN and Nellie
Menendez.
HOusekeeper Nancy Lane,
Betty Anne Baumgardt and Nellie
Menendez.
Handywoman-Nancy Lane.
HostesS-Nellie Menendez and
Betty Anne Baumgardt.
Foods-Nancy Lane.
Campcraft, pioneer, viewing
and painting and drawing-San-
dra Siberian.
Boating. cyclist and swimmer
Lane and Sandra Silber-
nmn. ~ EHLH
Basketry-Nahey Lane.
Horsewoman-Joanne Knowles |
observation-disclosures Auxier.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-03-14
Girl Scouts Hold Inresture
Ceremony; Observe Birthday

famnaay evening at 8 o'clock
"sauseefa and parents Of Troop 4
Aaifi scouts Ioined together in
tsasA#atAnE the second anniver-
A@fy - me tF0op. Also az this
uuas the inscsture ceremony was
@~aa Badges and badge certifi-
estes heinR awarded. The cere-
fNaay opened with the marching
m - ~ eol0Fs carried by flag
imaswaa Betty Canova and Mar
N@sst Underwood. followed by
tfss msfss
AftNv emtnring the hall a semi
tafiM maM formed. The march
sas Stayed ~ Mrs Nellie Hol-
a4ssE'sst The flag salute. pledge.
Ffesnlae and repeating Of the ten
laMa wefN said Then they were
lwa n pFayer By the Rev. T. C.
fiomas
~ aifia Werc told by their
is@sae~s Mfs uaamgardt, that in
fNnMMamW their membership they
eNEe a6aln ln mood standing in
ne etH organization that serves
80 maiv their troop bta also the
1855 II i3mm mld orb al
tHN % rnlftd Stats. ThfSl.n.f
tn@ natAonal organization they
AfN akns nasnbera 1T the world
asa~iation that takes the aamo
Htasa - mifiA a many countries
8he fsan. WORK. service and friend
40 - Girl Soollting in troop 4
Pes nNNn extendcd % many new
mleHmiaNfa
Eaaa eiri was then presented
hs4 mHN registration card by her
smshs# A thia time the girl was
tiseH kfNen 3 candle by their as
sis&Nns ieasAeF. Mrs. = l.. Menen-
8s4 a. pi@fm on the cake. Mrs.
Nssl NMmmsa. assistant leader, was
aiaa lmxnNkesi into the troop and
NFeNMmtma hes registration card
&iN waa welenHued into the troop
~ ~ baalngaFdt. After all
agaN $40 ieaaers had placed the
aas4aia@ mm the emke. Judy Daugh- |
So. one ~ tfss oldest scouts was
aakNa - hxht the candies. Then
alsa mam al joined hands and
ssismtlE Ea@aie . wikh. for the
tluw Happf Birthday eaa sung
~ a. nsNsslla
Eka sioNinN out II the candles
was sasem a. Neilie Mensndez
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-03-14

one, "Shortnin' Bread, was es-
pecfally clever. The students were
dressed in colonial costumes and
had their faces blackened.
During the meeting Mrs. Mar
ion Curry, president of the PIT.
A. was going to start study
group, as they need four more
hours to complete their points
for the blue ribbon which is the
highest award presented to the
PIT. A. by the state.
This study group will begin on
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-03-14
COnpent Alumni
Meets Tuesday

The president of the Mary I'M
maculate Alumni, Mrs. Caroline
l.. Roberts. announces that the
first business meeting of the
alumni will be held next Tues
day, March 10Th, at her home, 9l2
Simonton street. at 800 pm. All
members are urged to attend as
plans for the coming alumni
party will be made.