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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-08-19
How The Overall Brigade
Fought High Us. Prices
BY ALEXANDER n GEORGE
AP Newsfeotures Writer

as high. A United States attorney
said he was informed that a Bos-
ton hotel charged $l70 for two
tomatoes. Another hotel was re-
| ported to have charged 90 cents
for boiled potato.
Profiteers Hunted Down
Flying squadrons" of the De-
partment of Justice hunted prof
iteers and hoarders in various Sec
tons of the country. The depart
ment announced in midsummer
of 1920 that 1854 arrests had
been made and ISL convictions
obtained in the anti-profiteering
drive.
The department also helped
sponsor a Save money on Meat"
week in which 10000 New York
City butchers were reported as
cooperating. Buyers were urged
to pass up the higher priced cuts
of beef, pork and lamb and to
shop for less expensive cuts. Gar
1 ny your lunch" clubs were or
ganized in an attempt to force
down restaurant prices.
A study made by the New York
City health department showed
that out of some 1000 families,
offering fair cross-section of
the CITY," about 40 percent entire
ly dropped meat from their diet;
another 40 percent eliminated
eggs, and Is percent did without
milk.
High prices were hot issue in
the presidential campaign that
year. Republican and Democratic
platforms contained high cost of
living" planks. The Republicans
said the prime cause was $50
percent depreciation in the pur-
chasing power of the dollar due
to a gross expansion of currency
and credit" by the Wilson admin
istration.
The Democrats Version
The Democrats said the remedy
lay in increased production and
relentless pursuit of those who
take advantage of postwar con-
ditions and are demanding and
receiving outrageous profits"
Republican Candidate Harding
pleaded for thrift as cure for
high prices. DeIIcoratic Candi-
date Cox charged the Republican
controlled ConglEss with protect
ing profiteers.
Many other theories were adj
vanced for the high cost of living.
Economists cited scarcity of COM
modities, heavy increases of ex-
ports OF foodstuffs, increases in
wages and decreases in hours of
labor, a multiplicity of strikes,
boarding and prJ.iteering as rea-
sons for looming prices.
The exact effect of the buyers
strikes cannot be measured statis-
tically. But they undoubtedly had
some influence.
Food And Wages
An index of food prices COM
piled by the Bureau of Labor
Statistics which put 1913 food
costs al 90 listed 1920 prices at
1876, In that year the upward
curve was broken.
The next year food prices wen.
down TO i2i and continued to
drop, They inched up and down
again with the chicken in every
pot" prosperity and the depres-
sion which followed It. 1t took
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strikes swept the country, and
hundreds of alleged profiteers
were arrested when the cost of
living climbed to an all-time high
- years ago this summer.
When retail prices began their
rise after World War l, they al
ready were rs percent above pre-
war figures. BY midsummer of
1920 the cost of living was more
than double its pre-war level, ac-
c0rding TO Department of Labor
surveys. Consumers called the sit
uati0n outrageous" and "pfof-
steering" became a household
word in the clamor for lower 1iV-
Ing costs.
Business men, judges and
preachers, as well as college and
high school students, wore over
alis as protest against $3.50
prices for $50 suits" Barefoot
clubs" campaigned against high
priced shoes. Members of House
wives Leagues and civic groups
took pledges TO abstain from cam
dy and ice cream soda until sugar
prices were reduced.
ovsralls In Public Office
The newspapers reported that
. Judge Of the Kansas Supreme
Court joined the overall brigade.
A Missouri minister wore blue
denim in his pulpit, and the may
or-eleet Of Emporia, Kans., dom
ned Overalls for his inauguration.
Wealthy Gov. Frank Lowden of
Illinois, candidate for the repub-
llcan presidential nomination,
was reported wearing an old coat
IN sympathy with the campaign
o. reduce clothing costs.
From Detroit came reports of
81 a dozen for eggs and of an
rate housewife throwing an
"over-ripe" egg through, a gro
Gerry store window. Testimony be-
FIRE a Senate committee told of
the doubling Of Chicago rents
overnight. Many tenants, declar-
ING they were unable to pay in
creased rent, fought eviction. A
few states enacted laws to prevent
rent profiteering.
The tenants of am apartment ho-
Gel In New York City went on
what they called hunger
strike" when the manager in
creased their board SIS a week.
They said they had accepted rent
increases Of SO 10 100 percent but
baked al extra dining room
charges. They boycotted the ho-
Vel dining room until the manager
restored the old rates.
Higher AilmonY, Too
The Kansas Supreme Court at
firmed decision granting D dl.
vorced wife an increase in alt.
mony on account of the high cost
Of living.
Coal prices skyrockcled The
department Of justice arrested
scores of coal operators and deal
ers on charges OF "gouging'. The
switchmen's strike aggravated
the coal shortage. Some specu-
lators exploited the situation, and
prices of $40 a ton for soft coal
we're reported from Massachu-
seits to South Dakota.
Sugar went to 30 cents pound
in some cities-five times as high
as the pre-war price. Fruits and
vegetables were almost four times
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-08-19
Rain Hits Peak I'm
Hawaiian Mountains

HONOLULU. - Cap - Any
one know a wetter place than Mt.
Waialeale. Kauai? Rainfall for IL
months measured-on u. S.
Geological Survey gauge - 5231s
inches.
Each year party packs in to
the remote peak, checks the
gauge and derIrts between show
efS.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-08-19
TANGIER is THIRSTY

TANGIER.- (APl - All water
mains have been ordered shut
off daily in this sun-baked inter
national port from noon until 8
pm. Water consumption has been
averaging 4,420 cubic yards a
day, aginst a reservoir supply of
5000 cubic yards.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-08-19

the aftermath of another war to
bring them close to $50 and with
in Mailing distance of the 1920
peak.
However, in spite of the high
prices that followed World War l,
wages also were far above the
pre-war levels. The Federal Re
serve Banks index for wages
based on 100 for 1926. shows a
jump from AZ in 1913 to so in
1920.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-08-19

| IN 20 Oh Il OO
Part of Salt Pond Lots 6.
land marked ~" on the
South side of FlagIer Ave.
or County Road-Bk. G-2,
Pig. AL.
Part Salt Pond lots Plat
Page 204 Two acres-Bk.
CO., Pig. AL Blk. Ga, Pg.
327
Part of Salt Pond lots 5-G-7
North Side of F'lagler Ave.
to South Side of R.R. g. be-
tween 9Th a. 18th SITS, ex-
cepting Lime Grove Sub.
No. 2 Blk. G-2 Pg AL
Part Salt Ponds Lots rs
between 18th & 18th SITS.
North Of F'lagler Ave. to
South of R.R. excepting
Lime Grove Sub. No. 1 Blk.
ca Fig. AL
Part of Land marked "P'
north side of Key West
Foundation Co. Sub. Plat
No. 2 & South of r. r. &
West side of 18th st. Blk.
CO. Pg. AL (Flamingo
part of Salt Pond Lots
and Land marked "P"
north side of r.. r. to
South side of Boulevard
Blk. CO Pig. All
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-08-19

Broccoli is a variety of cab
bage.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-08-19

The display of military insignia
started in medieval times.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-13
Ann Nichols
 Party Hostess

Mrs Ann Nlchols, president, was hostess bo the wlnona Rebekah Past Noble Grand Association In her home, watertown Avenue, Monday evening. Mrs. Nichols pre- sided at the business meeting and supervised gift distribution during the annual Christmas party which followed. Decorations were in Q Christmas motif.
 The mystery prize was awarded to Mrs. Mabel Clark. High scorers at bridge and pinochle, featured at the social hour. were. Mrs. Alice Nelson, Mrs. Grace weaving, Miss Mary Weideman, Mrs Julia Gram ger and Mrs Hilda Rosevear.
 Others attending included: Mrs. Agnes Bristol, Mrs Mary ooodroe, Mrs. Marguerite Maxwell, Mrs. Mary Parsons, Mrs. Ceres Hard- wick, Mrs. Agnes. Finlay. Mrs. Grace Pichard, Mrs. May Manville, Mrs. Edith Loether, Mrs. Louise Clarke, Mrs. Anna Book and Mrs. Clara Blondin.
 Mrs. Margaret Cooper, noble grand of Winona Rebekah Lodge, and Mrs. Minnie orube, vice-grand, were guests.
 The next meeting vii be held Tuesday, Jan. 2B, at the home of Mrs. Nichols, with Mrs. Ida Brad ford as hostess.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-13
League PIonnine
 Party and Dance For Wor Orphans

Plans have been completed for a Christmas party and dance to be held Christmas night at 2 o'clock in Namunas Hall, 4S Green Street for the benefit of the Lithuanian war orphans. The affair will be sponsored by the League of Libera- ton of Lithuania.
 A program of entertainment will be held and games, dancing and Santa Claus will be featured.
 Proceeds from the event will be used to aid Regina Chielmelauskas, seven-year-old Lithuanian child in a displaced person camp, and Jerry Rutkauskas, 5, who is parentless.
 A scrap and registration book will be started for the girl, with auto- graphs by her supporters and we'll wishers. Gifts for her and the boy will be accepted and sent to them by the committee. The public is invited to attend.
 Albin Kuslis is chairman of the general committee which includes Eleanor Kishonis, Miss Dorothy zorn, Mrs. Stella Romanauskas, Mrs Mary Krugelis and Mrs. Nathan Colney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-13
Approximately 200 Attend Dessert Bridge Party

Bv tables were iE play at enc dessert salad bridge sponsored by Che Waterbury Womona Club, Junior Women,s Club and the Bunker tEill Literary club yester- day afternoon ct the WomenB Club. Central Avenue.
 A sale of ChrlBtnlas greens, swagB, cenlerpleoes, wreaths and other hol- lday decorations were sold during the afternoon. Mrs. clifford pres- colt of the Bunker Till Literary Club was in Churge of the greens committee.
 Proceeds of the sale win be used Co subsldlne the Scholarship Fund of the State FeUeratlon of Women's Clubs. Miss Miriam Molina, of 0ua- talnaia, is now studying at the uni. verslty of Connecticut, storrs, through the scholarship.
 Top scorers were Mrs. Richard Wright Mrs. Ann Dionne, Mrs. Morris Sursace, Mrs. Richard Hunt, Mrs. Nichols, Mrs E. II. Christoffe- son, Mrs. Eugene Doherty, Mrs. D. J. kSVOhWeAAg NAhS A4cVhi NuySLluWt Mrb, Richard Miller, Mrs Earl Stetson, Mrs. Claude Phillips. Mrs. Philip Roy, Mrs. Robert Dean, Mrs. Au- gust Fiege, Mrs. Bernard Peterson, Mrs. ]. Pronovost, Mrs. Harry Pritchard, Mrs. John Mathler, Mrs. Joseph McConas, Mrs. Lachenauser, Mrs. walter Bronson, Mrs. D. l.. France, Mrs. s. Merwin Main, Mrs. Carl Kilborn, Mrs. Paul Monroe, Mrs. Fred Jackson, Mrs Henry Baker, Mrs. Charles Wintermute, Mrs. Fred Bieber, Mrs. John Cool ldge, Mrs. Martin Fogg, Mrs. B. Crosby, Mrs. William B. Reynolds, Mrs. Henry Presseurer, Mrs. How ard Heminway, Mrs. Walter Wood and Mrs. George Grant.
 Also, Mrs. Charles Chamberland, Mrs. V. Hastings, Mrs. c, B. Lewis, Mrs. c. F. MacKay, Mrs. Otto De- chand, Mrs. R. W. Tutnbull, Mrs. Stewart Cook and Mrs. Norman Neill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-13
Children's Party
 Planned Tomorrow

The scovill oirls cub wlil spon. sor the annual Christmas parry for children of Scovlll Manufnc1ufihR Company employees between tao ages Of two to 10. The affair wAn be held tomorrow at the BooeIlI Employees Recreation Association center.
 Members of the committee im charge of the party include Mar garet Fenske, chairman Of the club committee, assisted by Dorothy Es- pelin, Jane Peck, Irene Watts. Lucy Guarrera, Sue Guarrera, MafHueEtte Duffy. Evelyn Paoloni, Ethel John@ son, Shirley Collins, Lena Carafoia, Ann Drago, Jean ostroski, Carmen Coscia. Eileen Noonan and Peggy Becker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-13
Contract Bridge
 CORNELL BRIDGE CLUB

The Thursday afternoon tourna. lnent held under the direction of Mrs. John Moriarty of Linden Street closed with the winners as follows; Mrs. Fred Paiomba and Mrs. q. c. Smith, 2i0, Mrs. Joe geph oullfolle and Mrs. Prank Nora, 2O8.
 Winners in the regular session were North and South, Mrs, Pa- lofi1ba and Mrs Smith, 4b: East and West, Mrs. Anthony Manzolii and Mrs. Alice Cappochl, 44As.
 Results Of the new series of Thurs day evening tournament which opened last night were as follows. North and South, Lorrie Sullivan and Margaret Dwyer, 67; Mir. and Mrs. Frank Foley, 60; East and West, Mrs. William Taylor and Mrs. Leo Ruggiero, ee; pr. and Mrs. E. II. Reynolds, 02is.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-13
ContinentoILodge PIons Induction

Carl F. Cross will be installed as worshipful master of Continental Lodge, Order of Masons, at cere- monies to be held in Masonic Tenn ole on Dec. g. Other elected off, cers to be installed are Thomas C.. Johnstone, senior warden; William Carew, Jr., junior warden; John Hole, treasurer, and Robert w.. Rose, secretary.
 Appointed officers to be installed are senior deacon, William Olander: junior deacon, Robert Sturges; sem for steward, Calvin Teller; junior steward, Karl Wagner; chaplain, Thomas Parke; marshal, William O. Fritz, and tyler. Joseph M. Huey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-13
OUer 30 Club to Sponsor Dinner D0nCe Tonight

Christmas wrcaths and featoonh win decorate she County Club ol Waterbury tonight for Che dinner dance sponsored by the Over Thirty Club. Approximately 0B couples are expected Co attend the event which will be preceded by cocktails served ct the club.
 Frederick Kelloeg ls chairman Of the event, and ls being assisted by c. P. uoss, 3rd, ]. D, 0oss, ,. W. Wild, Barrow Hemingway, Mrs. Donald 6. Tuttle, Mrs. Buckingham doss, Mrs. .. II. Hlnman, and Mrs. Frederick Kellogg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-13
AJs,n,nae Ho YMIe Parry

me Waterbury Ckrt College ot New NatAA Association held tA0fR aH mas party "Wednesday ttN Shell Room ot Ial1 W4o1. attending inciudeds
 Miss Helen Moore. MAh1 CfaFy. .AAiBs Janet klllalA Michael Sirica, Nlm Cal'leN bride and Mns. Charles nanmtH m Edna Harmon, AElss AaGKs44z bot, Mrs. Arthur ClAtk, Miss McDonoueh, Mrs. A. klom1eE Man kA Mas Ann Moore, AfrA. Fred NA trano, Mas Mary Bchmidt and s Ruth Barry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-13
LOcaI Student
 Cast in Play

"The Natlvily" . ChFlBlfias play VII lbe presented by members Of the Teachers college Of Connecticut, New Britain on "Wednesday, Dec. 70. Miss Jane Gallon, dtlaghtef og Mir, and Mrs. Joseph calilon Of Albion Street is member of the east and chairman of the committee lfY charge of designing and making costumes for the production.
 Miss Gallon, c graduate of Crosby High School, is now . junior ct Che college, Majoring in elementary edu- cation, she is active ili extfa-currl. cular projects of the cellege Tgheater and the OolleRe Forum.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-13

Mrs. Arthur Reed Kimball of Grove Street will entertain over the Christmas holiday, her daugh- ter, Mrs. Elizabeth K. English, and her granddaughter, Miss Mary Chase Kimball, and grandson, Ed- win H. English, III, all of New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-13
Births

Asn and Mrs. Michael Q. EonRo, North Main Street announce Che birth of their second child and first son, Joseph Michael, Dec. c, tn Wa terbury Hospital. Mrs. Longon ls Che former Miss carinella Guerrero.
 MT. and Mrs. Emil Bolwert of Washington street, announce the birth Of their fourth child and third daughter, Corlnne, Nov. 90 in St. Marys Hospital.
 Mir. and Mrs. Bernis Novakauskas of Anderson Avenue. announce the birth Of a daughter, Karen Ann, Dec. . in Waterbury Hospital Mrs. Novakauskas is the former Betty LaBrie.
 Atty. and Mrs. Francis B. Feeley of Yates Avenue announce the birth of Q son Francis B., Jr., born ct st.. Mary's Hospital on Dec. 6. Mrs. Feeley Is the former Arlene Chat field.
 MT. and Mrs. Romeo N. Ciarlo of Bank Street announce the birth of a daughter, their first child, Diane Marie on Dec. 9 at the Wa terbury Hospital. Mrs. Clarlo was tho former Miss Marie Jacovino. MT. and Mrs. Joseph Kennedy, Kenyon Street, announce the birth of a son, Joseph, Jr., Dec. 3 in St. Mary's Hospital. Mrs. Kennedy is the former Dorothy Connor.
 Mir. and Mrs. John M. Gould, Jr., Grassy Hill Road, are the parents of Q son, Charles John, born Dec. 2 in St. Mary's Hospital. Mrs. Gould is the former Lillian Rita Bredow.
 Mir. and Mrs. Kenneth Benoit of Fuller Street announce the birth of a daughter, Mary Ellen, their first child, Dec. in St. Mary's Hos- pital. Mrs. Benolt is the former Geraldine Wallace.
 Mir. and Mrs. Vincent D. Manzi, Woodbury, announce the birth of @ daughter, Lorna Pizzonia, Sunday, in Waterbury Hospital. Mrs. Manzi is the former Theresa Pizzonia, Meriden.
 A son was born to Mir. and Mrs. Edmund Lawlor, l2l Wolcott Street, at the Waterbury Hospital on Dec. g. Mrs. Lawlor is the former Louise Mary Vella.
 MT. and Mrs. John Hartnett, South Street, announce the birth of their fourth child and third son, Thomas Michael, born Dec. 4 in St. Mary's Hospital. Mrs. Hartnett is the former Miss Margaret Ells- worth.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas N. McDon- aid, Cloves Terrace, announce the birth of their first child, a son, Timothy James, Dec. 5 in St. Mary's Hospital. Mrs. McDonald is the former Miss Catherine Dona- hue.
 MT. and Mrs. John Smith, River Street, announce the birth of their second daughter, Sandra Lee, Dec. 3 in Waterbury Hospital. Mrs. Smith is the former Miss Edna BrousSeau.
 Dr. and Mrs. Louis J. Thibault Jr.. of Cheshire Heights( announce the birth of their fourth daughter, Claire Louise, at St. Mary's Hos pital on Dec. Mrs. Thibault is the former Lucille Phaneuf of Southmayd Road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-13
Engagements

MT. and Mrs. Morino Pegolo of New Britain announce the engage ment of their daughter, Emma, to Warren Reynolds, Jr, son of MT. and Mrs. Warren Reynolds of Tor rington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-13

the Waterbury Chapter, College 0f St. Elizabeth Alumnae Association Monday at P. M. in The Eaton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-13
Club Notes

The annual Christmas dinner party of the Waterbury Business and Professional Women's Club Is scheduled for tomorrow evening at 6:3o o'clock in the clubrooms, West Main Street. The dinner and the following entertainment will be sue pervised by the social committee, Miss Helen Webb, chairman. Mem~ bers are requested to bring a toy or clothing for children and a gift for the grab bag.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-13

The third annual Christmas party of the Shoe Hardware Unit of Local 25i, IUMN1Sw, C1.o., will be held tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock in Garden Hall, East Main Street. Mrs. Margaret Bebrin is chairman of the committee in charge Dancing will be featured
 Miss Mary Louise Parsons will preside at the dinner meeting of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-13

Dr. and Mrs. Louis J. Thibault, Jr, of Cheshire Heights( announce the birth of their fourth daughter, Claire Louise, at St. Mary'S Hos- pital on Dec. 8 Mrs. Thibault is the former Lucille Phaneuf of Southmayd Road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-13

MT. and Mrs. John Smith, River Street, announce the birth of their second daughter, Sandra Lee, Dec. 3 in Waterbury Hospital Mrs. Smith is the former Miss Edna Brousseau.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-13

Atty. and Mrs. Francis B. Feeley of Yates Avenue announce the birth of son Francis B. Jr., born ct St. Mary's Hospital on Dec. 6. Mrs. Feeley Is the former Arlene Chat field.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-13

Mir. and Mrs. Bernis Novakauskas of Anderson Avenue. announce the birth of a daughter, Karen Ann, Dec. . in Waterbury Hospital Mrs. Novakauskas is the former Betty Lanrie.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-02-28
Tourist Season lin
Miami Its Largest
(Florida News Service)

MIAMI, Fla. {FNS). = The
greatest tourist season in Flor
ida's history will reach its peak
this week lin Miami. The last
week in February has long been
the busiest and most crowded Of
all the season. It comes each year
with the running of the $4,000
Widenera classic scheduled for
SaturdaYeat Hialeah.
Prof. O. p. Hart, Miami re-
search director, says that the
Greater Miami area has an ex-
cess population of 1885, per-
sons, which is 30 percent higher
than any previous season. Is 50
so9Dade county has 32,849 hotel
rooms which accommodate some
$4,000 guests, apartments hous-
ing accounts for $1,000 persons,
another 29,579 are in rooming
and well over $4,000 are in priv
ate homes. Despite repeated
warnings from the Chamber OF
Commerce, optimistic tourists are
arriving every day without hav-
ing made reservations. 1t has be-
come a common sight to see we'll
dressed people sleeping in the
parks or in parked ears.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-02-28
Repatriates
Jam Warsaw
Among Ruins

AP Newsfeatures
WARSAW, Poland-War-ruin-
ed Warsaw's population has in
creased 100000 in the last four
months, and the steady tide of
humanity continues to sweep in
to the capital.
The big influx of Polish. repa-
triates from Soviet Russia and
western European countries has
given government officials a
double-barreled headache. They
explain they had trouble enough
trying to find shelter for the
100000 people already in War
saw, but now with 100000 more.
their job of finding housing facil-
tiles borders upon the impossible
Warsaw's pre- war population
was 100000. Officials believe
that total again will be reached
within six months if the present
trend continues.
1t is the governments plan to
send most of the repatriates into
PoIand's new western territories
and thus give Warsaw a better
chance to rebuild while simulta-
neously developing the lands ac-
quired from Germany. In the
meantime, however, the govern
ment does have to try to find
living space for the tens of
thousands who have to stay in
Warsaw for weeks or months be-
fore they move on tea
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-02-28
Millions Return To
Family Circles

Key Vests boys who went to
war during the past worldwide
conflict have been returning homo
at a! fast rate since vi Day.
g Just to give you an idea of
what the defn6bilizatioff of otr
Army and Navy means not only
to Key Wesfers but to folks Back
homo aft over the country. here )
report just released by Prs1f-
dent Truman:
Since last October, he says, low
ed ones in the States have well
coined back to family circlesa to-
tai of 10000 CT Joes and James,
Joy on big scale, isn't it?
Army released 100000 of the
total and Navy gave UP 1,30o.-
000. The report COVERS discharg-
es through Feb. %.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-02-28
Present Nine-Hole Course
VIII Be Increased Nine
More Holes: Southern
most Course In Country

Sam Goldsmith of the Key
West Gulf Club stated this week
that tentative plans for the con-
struction of another nine holes
are iii progress and that work to
make the present course an eigh-
teen-hole affair will start this
summer, and should be COM
pleted by next winter in time for
the tourist season.
The second nine will follow the
pattern of the present sporty
layout, but will be Slightly short
er in total yardage, though still
over 5000 yards in length. The
par will be 35 and will have an
unusual feature of having a hole
that will call for a par 6. This
hole will be 565 yards loieg.
Total cost is roughly estimated
at approximately $4,000, but
were this work to be done other
than under the present plans and
arrangements it would cost many
times that figure. A considerable
portion of the work will consist
of filling in. Also obstacles at
present III the way are the CUR
range and the city dump which
are located, / on the Coli Club
property, and which some dis
position must be made thereof.
The present nine thanks to Mr.
Goldsmith and his co-workefs
and with Navy aid is in the best
shape it has ever been in, and
the addition Of another nine, viii
put Key West on the Florida golf.
ing map, and should attract the
many visiting pros, especially il,
view of the fact that the Jaycees
are planning on holding a grand
invitation open with a prize total
exceeding $4,000. A
This additional nine will great
ly enhance Key Vests tourist
value, besides being a further en-
joyment to the local golfing cir
Gle.