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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-08-31
Roberts Intimates Eberhardt
Might Have Been Funning, But
Mccarthy Not Asked His View

of me when men like you turn
my prisoner loose? What kind of
citizens are your"
After he had made that state
ment, Roberts then declared that
he and Eberhardt had always
been good friends, and were still
good friends, and that they had
''funned" a good deal, and that
he wanted Eberhardt to know he
was still his friend, and that he
was ready to shake hands. He
then extended his hand to Eber-
hardt, and they shook hands.
Judge Caro- remarked that, in
view of what Roberts had said,
there was a possibility that Eb-
erhardt was ''funning" when he
made the remarks to Roberts
about the verdict.
While Roberts did not answer
the question directly. he init
mated that Eberhardt could have
been ''funning,' and then Judge
Caro-. without questioning Me-
Carthy. said that, in that event,
there was 10 need of further con-
sidering the matter.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-08-31
Harry Baker Giseii
2 Day Suspension
By City Manager

City Manager Ellingson yester-
day suspended for two days Pa
trolman Harry Lee Baker for
violations of section 3 and sec
ton z. Under the first section.
Baker was accused of being abb
sent without authority for two
and one-half hours Thursday,
and under section z was charged
with failure to give traffic sum-
monses for illegal parking dur
ing those same hours.
Bienvenido Perez, chief of po-
lice, recommended suspension of
Baker, and forwarded his find
ings to Public Safety Director
Roy Hamlin, who in turn sent
a. letter to City Manager Filing
son, stating, after careful study,
II am complying with Perez's
recommendation. Manager Filing
son then sent a letter to Patrol
man Harry Lee Baker, saying,
"You are suspended for two days,
namely Sept. IL. under sections
3 and z, without pay. for leav-
ing post without authority, and
negligence in the performance of
duty"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-08-31
Russia Charges
u. S. As Being
'Imperialistic' :
nv Assoeiated Press

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.-On
the eve of the plebiscite in
Greece, the Soviet press and
radio attacked the United States
today, charging it with imperial
ism and with giving moral aid
to the monarchists in Greece in
their determination to recall King
George II.
A radio spokesman said that
the presence of the aircraft car
rier Franklin d. Roosevelt in
Grecian waters is for no other
purpose than to give assurance
to the monarchists that they will
triumph at the polls.
He argued that the carrier
does not represent the man
whose name it bears, for he, were
he alive, would have insisted on
fair election in Greece. The
spokesman concluded by assert
ing that imperialism, as repre-
sented in the United States and
Great Britain, is speeding up"
World War III.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-08-31
I'm INNOCENT SAYS
P4TROLM4N BAKER

Harry Lee Baker, patrolman,
who was suspended for two days
without pay by City Manager
O. ]. S. Ellingson yesterday on
charges of being absent without
authority between the hours of
9 a. m, and 1880 a. m, Thurs
day, Aug. 20, and for failure to
give traffic summons for IL
legal parking during the same
hours, today told The Citizen that
he would make an immediate
appeal to the civil service board
Denies Charges
Patrolman Baker denies both
charges. He has witnesses to
prove that he was on duty dur
ing the hours cited by the sus-
pension. And on the other charge
of failure to give traffic sum-
monses, he said, ITO my knowl-
edge, there was no illegal park
ing at those hours stated" Baker
went on to explain that patrol
man could check all cars along
his beat, and while he was at
the furthest end of the beat, that
someone could enter the parking
meter space without depositing
a coin, and it might be as long
as ten minutes before he could
return to check same. Nov,
stated Baker, ''if someone came
by during those ten minutes and
found an illegal parker, he would
have thought that l was to
blame for failure to give a sum-
mons"
Two Years on Force
81 was on the force before en-
tering the Army, and have serv-
ed since leaving the Army, for a
total of about two years, and dur
ing that time no suspension has
been against my record, or vlo-
lation of duty"
Another city employe who was
listening to Bakers statements.
told the suspended patrolman
that he would advise taking the
suspension without pay, rather
than go to all the trouble and
hard feelings that would result
from an investigation. To this
Baker promptly replied, IF !
were guilty, I'd take it, but I'm
innocent, and justice should be
done. Today, l am suspended for
charges that are not true; to-
morrow, l might be fired for the
same charges"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-08-31
PAL Hobby Sho,U
Started Toda,

At 500 p. M, today the doors
of the st. Mary's Parish Center
at Duval and Virginia streets
were opened for the PAL Hobby
Show.
The hobbies are prepared and
exhibited by the Junior PALS
and are divided into three age
groups ranging from six to TWEEN
ty-one years. No adults are allow
ed to participate in the attrac-
tive prizes, many of which have
been donated by local mer-
chants and citizens. As an in
spiration to the children there
will be several adult exhibits,
among them the extensive stamp
collection of Col. L. c. Brinton
is an outstanding exampIea
This hobby show is an indica-
ton of what the PAL organiza-
ton is doing for our youngsters,
who can not participate in ath-
1etic events. as well as for those
who have hitherto undeveloped
talents along these lines. 1t is a
preeept of PALS that busy fin
gers, keen minds and healthy
bodies, under proper supervision,
be directed into community
helping channels.
In New York City the PAL
organization is credited with
having reduced juvenile delin-
quency by almost so per cent. II
should be even more successful
in a community the size of Key
West.
Refreshments are being served
after the Hobby Show and music
is being furnished by the High
School Band, Hector Barroso
John Pritchard and their orches-
tras, and The Girls of Note.
The show is non-profit MAX
ing enterprise and no admission
is being charged.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-08-31

A large crowd crowd, tensely
interested, was present this
morning in criminal court to hear
what Fred o. Eberhardt had to
say about the complaints that
had been made to Judge Caro- by
jurors about what they said was
Eberhardt's comments after they
had brought in a verdict of not
guilty In the case of sailor,
charged with operating a car
without a license tag and a driv-
er's license.
Samuel Mccarthy. returned
Navy man, told the court that
Eberhardt picked up a paper on
the clerks desk, walked up to
Mccarthy. and, holding the paper
a each end, snapped 1t, and said:
That's some verdict What in
the hell kind of jurors are your"
Percy Roberts, another juror,
said that, while court was in
session. E.berhardt came to his
side Of the room. and said:
what in the hell do you think
people on the outside will think
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-08-31
Memorial Service
For Labor Day

A brief Memorial Service will
be held at Bayview Park on
Monday morning, following the
Labor Day parade. Services will
be in memory of those veterans
who lost their lives during the
Labor Day hurricane on the
Florida Keys in 1885.
The services will be conducted
by the Key West Guard of Hon
or of Arthur Sawyer Post No. %,
American Legion.
The following program will be
rendered: Introductory remarks.
Post Commander Vance c. Stir
rup; invocation, Post Chaplain
Albert L. DiNegro, Jr.; remarks,
Frank Hanrahan, American
Legion; taps go seconds of sill
ence), Post Bugler Aren't T.
Sjursen, Jr., and benediction,
Chaplain Albert DiNegro. Jr.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-08-31
Girl Scouts To Meet
At Civ Hall Monday

Mrs. Doris Thompson, Scout
mistress of Troop 5, Girl Scouts
of America, has requested all To-
cal Girl Scouts to appear in uni
form in front of the city hall at
8 o'clock Monday morning to
take part in the Labor Day
parade.
In the evening, at 8 o'clock,
Mrs. Thompson said. all Girl
Scouts who have obtained uni
forms from Wesley House, will
meet in that building, Angela
and Duval streets.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-08-31
FIELD OFFICER
TO VISIT HERE

Jeff knight. Jr., manager
of the local office of the IL S.
Employment Service, announced
today that Mr.. William B. Weav-
er, manager of the Social Secur-
ity field office at Miami, will be
at the local United States EN-
ployment Service at 314 Simon
ton street, on Wednesday. Sep
TENDER 4th, from 8 a. m, to noon.
Anyone wishing information
pertinent to Old Age and Survi-
vors Insurance should make an
effort to see Mr.. Weaver at that
time.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-08-31
y NAILS, ON TRIAL AS WAR
CRIMINALS, MAKE FINAL PLEAS;
ALL DENY WAR CRIME GUILT
RUDOLF HESS CHARAC-
TERIZED HITLER As
sCRUEL LUNATIC',
THEN PRAISES FUER-
HER
fnv As.eelatea Pressl

NUREMBERG, Aug. 3l.-Each
of the % Nazis, who have been
on trial as war criminals since
last November 20, made their
final pleas in court today. Since
the trial began, 4Ol sessions of
court have been held.
Herman Goering, the Nazis'
former air marshal, declared he
had not issued orders to kill all
Allied airmen captured by the
Germans He denied some of his
former statements, and conclud-
ed by declaring that he refused
TO be classed as a war criminal.
Rudolf Hess. who escaped from
Germany to England early in the
war, talked incoherently for 20
minutes until he was stopped by
the court.
At one time he classified Hit
Ter as a .'cruel lunatic,n and a
moment later stated he consider
ed Hitler the foremost citizen in
Germany over a period of 1000
years. While he was rambling in
his speech, saying something one
moment and contradicting it the
next. the court ruled that he be
seated.
Other defendants told of their
horror of war and how they had
tried to avert it, and, with few
exceptions, they denounced Hit
Ter as alone guilty of the atroci-
ties committed by the Germans.
One defendant said that Gefinany
had lost the war because of its
Godlessness, and added that he
was now a devoutly religious
man, and appealed to all Ger
mans to have faith in the Al
mighty.
The Jew batter Streicher de-
MED he had been cruel to Jews,
and said that, instead. he had
tried always to help them.
Court recessed until Septem-
Der 81, when the verdict win be
rendered.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-08-31
Portion Of 100000 Debt
Will Be Liquidated Shortly

City Finance Director-Comp-
troIler Charles Roberts, stated
today that he will soon submit
q plan to City Manager Filing
son. which in turn will be given
the City Commissioners for ap-
prevail. that will pay back a por-
ton Of the floating debt of $780,
600 that is owed by the city.
The tax collector, Archie Rob-
erts. has reported delinquent tax
collections totaling approxi-
mately $4,000. and tax certifi-
Gates sold at auction of $1O.50O.
part of this S85,5OG, said the
eoulptfoller. should go toward
hquhlating the floating debt OBJ
hgasions.
After the money has been APP
vortioned. Roberts will prepare
pfopeF schedules for debt retire
memt This 100000 floating debt
Is tie sole outstanding obliga-
fiou ct the city except for the
bond Indebtedness of $l,540,000.
An current obligatiins for pay
rolis. supplies. etc, have been
paid ulonthly for the past sew
efal years
Roberts said that The Citizens
recommendation editorially in
yesterdays edition, for debt
lsquse.aiion. vas APPLY put, for
tha Is tie opportune time"
-of c,ause.n said Roberts. I'VE
cahB icopafaixe current opera
fien8 hut surplus should be
appl1ed on the floating debt"
90 the sio0,000 owed, $4,000
d la So individual dating back
a. rs AZ 1929. This amount was
ennl9aeicd thusly: A local man
he'd psfchased salary assignment
Wasfants from city employees to-
tallnN this amount. These assign
merits wrrc purchased without
dieeount. dollar for dollar.
Anosher debt is for $4,000. and
agili another Cor $4,000. for di-
rret personal services.
Roberts felt that the first con-
sidefation should so TO those who
rendered direct personal service,
secand consideration 10 the in
dividual holding salary assign
menl warrants.
There Is q surplus, and Roberts
said that, legally, this amount
should apply on unpaid obliga-
tlofs. since the money was col
lnxged Coz those years IN which
she obligations would necessarily
have been paid.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-08-31
Aeropias Q Airline
Granted Extension

Word was received today by
The Citizen that the CAA board
of Washington has authorized
Aerovias @ airline to make 10
charter flights monthly on diff
ferent dates and not regularly
scheduled flights. This permit
will be valid for 80 days. The
permit may be renewed for an
other 80 days, after the first
months expiration date.
MIR. Rogelio Gomez, of the Key
West-Havana Tours, is in Havana
in conference with high Cuban
government officials, having left
on the last authorized flight
granted by Washington authori-
ties.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-08-31
NOTICE!

Use of spray guns for any type
of painting on union jobs in Key
West is prohibited by L.U. 1915
Bylaws. Generator sub-con-
tractors-who persist in using
spray guns on a job after reading
this notice are hereby warned
that ALI. union men will be call
ed off such job and that it will
be picketed until spray guns are
removed. Union men found using
spray guns are subject to charges
and subsequent fines as set forth
in L.U. 1915 Bylaws.
Use of spray guns on painting
jobs keeps brushmen out of work.
During the war, use of spray guns
was permitted due to the shortage
of painters. Now, however, there
are enough men to supply all jobs.
A spray gun, in day, can do the
work of 8 to 10 men. Contractors
figure their jobs by brush-work.
then spray them, thus saving hir-
ing of men and a large payroll.
Don't keep painter from hav-
ing a job Use union brush-men!
We will thank contractors for
complying with local bylaws.
TEDDY B. KERR.
Business Agent,
L.U. 1915, Brotherhood of Paint
ers, Decorators and Paperhang-
ers of America, AT OIL.
al m WaM N n n
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-08-31
ALIEN GIVEN YEAR IN
JAIL IN PAINT CASE

Walter Allen, convicted of OBJ
tanning goods under false pre-
lenses, was sentenced today to a
year in Jail by Judge Caro-, pre-
siding in criminal court.
Allen is the man who obtained
paint, valued at $3.50, from the
Thompson hardware store under
the name of Luther Pinder.
]. ]. Fritz pleaded guilty,
through his attorney, to drunken
driving, and paid a fine of 500.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-08-31
No WOrd Received
By CiUiI Service

Jack Murray, civilian person.
mel director, stated today that
neither he nor Ralph Sierra, civil
service board chairman, had re-
cefved notice of City Manager
Ellingson's suspension of Patrol
man Harry Lee Baker.
/ The weekly civil service board
meeting scheduled to be held
this morning at Murray's office,
was not held due to the absence
of one of its members, Wilhel-
NINA Harvey, who was away
from the city.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-08-31
SCOUTS TO MEET At
CITY HALL MONDAY

WiIbert Moehrke, Monroe
county district BOY Scout COM
missioner, wants all Scouts and
Cubs. regardless of whether their
units have been meeting this
summer white or colored) to
meet in front of City Hall no
later. than $50 a. M, Monday, to
participate in the Labor Day
parade. They should report in
uniform, if possible.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-08-31
EIGHT ACRES At KEY
LARGO BRINGS $4,000

Unimproved acreage on Key
Largo is now bringing higher
prices than during any other
time since the present activity in
Florida Keys realty began, ac-
cording to deed filed today IN
the county clerks office.
Ella Mary Carlstedt sold eight
acres at Rock Harbor to jose
phine Jessie Freed for $4,000.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-08-31
No Citizel,
On Labor Day

The Citizen will not be is
sued on Monday. Labor Day.
It has been customary
with The Citizen TO OBJ
serve three holidays. Christ
mas. Fourth of July and La
Dor Day. on which ii is not
published.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-08-31

Key Vests Labor Day program with monY civicmnded
uke this the outstanding Labor Day held in the city
announced as follows
PAL HOBBY SHOW
MarYs
1921 Duval Street
Saturday Sunday and Monday. 800 to 500 p M.
SOFTBALL-BayUie,o Park
Saturday. 7:30 P. NJ
Doubeheader)
Miami Zissen's BowerY Key West
Monday, 7ao p NJ
Doubeheader
Miami Boopsie Kids VS. Key West coca-cola Girls
Observation-Disclosures Stadium
Sunday and Monduy. 500 P. M
Key West he'd Raiders vs. Picked Team
MONDAY
parade forms at City Hail. with Line south
Duval to Division. Division Bayview Park)
It. Ray AtweH. Parade Marshal
MEMORIAL SERVICE 1890 AM:
sponsored by Arthur Sawyer Post American Legion
of veterans who persisted in Labor Day Hurricane
of 1885 upper Florida Keys)
BoYview Pork
FIELD MEET. hoo AMt
Boyview Pork
TENNIS TOURNAMENT ZOO PM.
sponsored by Junior Chamber of Commerce)
Buyview Pork
SWIMMING MEET. 500 p M: =
Navy Submarine Base,
Enlisted Mems Swimming Pool
enter Base Southland Street Gate cars aowed0
STREET DANCE
sponsored by Key Hotel Association, Business Men
and Business Wonen's Associations
CONGA LINE under direction of Alberto Bozu forms at
of Angelo and Duval Streets. extending on
down to Front and Duvol Streets $3.50 p M.
STREET DANCE between Duvu and Fitzpatrick Streets
Front. 800 P. M. to 1900 Midnight
MOTE: The committee requests that all judges officials
o a
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-08-31
Singleton Resigns
AS Harbor Master
tBv Assoelated Pressl

TALLAHASSEE, Aug. S1.-
Governor Caldwell today accept
ed the resignation of Stephen G..
Singleton as harbor master of
Key West. No successor was APP
pointed by the governor.
Mr.. Singleton's resignation is
due to the fact that he is leaving
Key West to make his home in
Miami.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-08-31
COMPLETE PROGRAM FOR
LABOR DAY CELEBRATION

Key Vests Labor Day program. with munY civic-minded
organizations and individuals contributing their best efforts
uke this the outstanding Lubor Day held in the city
announced follows:
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-08-31

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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-08-23

| Announcing Marriage: Mrs. Viz
ginia Johnson has announced the
marriage Of her daughter, Miss
Jessie Lee johnson, to SSic Thad-
deus Horbtor TOOmbs, performed
by Rev. C. B. Wheeler, Aug. II,
Z p. m, at the home Of the Rroom's
aunt, Mrs. Geraldine Richardson,
SIS ST. Anthony Ave. Mr.. Raleigh
ToombS, brother Of the groom, was
best man. Miss Kathryn Lacey was
maid Of honor. Others attending
were: Mr.. James Thompson, Miss
McKeuba Townsend, Mr.. Joe W.
Morris and Miss Carolyn Thomp-
son. Following the wedding eere-
mony the bridal party was enter
tanned at the Rochester.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Smith of
Miss LOuetta ChildTess Of La
throp, Mo-, Mr.. Preston ChildreSs,
Of Los Angeles, Calf, and Mrs.
Kathleen Blakeley of Chicago
spent last weekend at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. d. Gates, 902
Bryant Ave. N. Mrs. ChildreSs is
the mother Of Mr.. Gates and MIR,
Elmer Childress, 987 Aldrich n.
The other two visitors are brother
and sister Of Elmer Childress and
Mrs. Gates. The out-of- town guests
left Tuesday for their homes. Mrs.
Gates left Thursday TO visit her
sister in Chicago.
MIR. and Mrs. Paul Kelley and
family, 94S Bryant Ave. N, had
as their supper guest Miss Ger
aldine Bridgewater Of Indianapolis,
Ind. Miss Bridgewater, who spent
two weeks in the Twin Cities, is
a cousin to the Kelleys. She stayed
at the home Of Mrs. Ruth Coakley
in St. Paul.
Visit Mother and Daughter: Mr..
and Mrs. r. V. Singer Of Niles,
Mich, were in Minneapolis visit
ing with Mrs. Singers mother,
Mrs. Fannie Pierre Lewis and their
daughter, Mrs. Roberta Singer
Tyler. Mrs. Tyler returned with
her parents to Niles, Mich, to
make her permanent home there.
The Singers were entertained by
many while here among whom were
Messrs. and Mines. Gus Sessions,
Mrs. Fannie Pierre Lewis made
her regular visit to Saltwater and
Shakopee on Thursday and Friday
Of last week. She was accompanied
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-08-23

, MIR. and Mrs. Joseph Miller, A2C
Bryant Ave. NJ, ON Saturday, Aug
10, at Northwood, Iowa. The new
Mrs. Miller was honored at q mis-
cellAnecus shower on Thursday,
Aug. Is, given by her aunt, Mira.
Jewell Burke, SSI2 Fourth Ave, s.
Mrs. Miller received many beautiful
and useful gifts. The guests pres
ent were: Mines, Eugene joint
gan, Pearl Nevis, Cora Lane, Cor
nelia Burns, Lottie Hyde, Anna
belle Matthews, Mary Landry, VIII
liam Miller, Maria Miller, Ann vii.
hRmS, Lucille ShiveTs, Vivian Brew.
ington. Theodore Vaughn. Henry
Lacy. Adelia Nevils, George TyrCli.
Carl Green, Josephine Snyder,
Frank Peoples, Mae Hutchinson,
Willodons Hutchinson, Thomas NJ,
Jones and Mrs. Lucy Rhodes Of
Louisville, Ky. Misses Elizabeth
Hiatt, Hvonne Weber, Shirley Chill
dress, Mary Edith Lee and JuRnita
NeVils.
Those sending gifts but were
unable TO attend; MeSsrs, and
Mines. George Brooks, Jr., and Don
Vernon Of Washington, ID, c..
Mines, Margaret Rhodes and T.. &,
Harris, Miss Lottie Rhodes Of
Louisville, Ky.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-08-23

to Saltwater by Rev. II. c. Boyd
and Mrs. Lucia Mcclure, and was
accompanied to Shakopee by Mines,
Floyd MAyes and Grace Mason.
The Friendly Sixteen club was
entertained at its regular meeting
by Mr.. and Mrs. c. J. Van Wrinkle,
6i6 Bryant Ave. NJ, on Saturday,
Aug. II. Arrangements were made
for the picnic which was held Rt
Schultz Lake on Sunday, Aug. Ii.
Guests at the picnic other than
the members were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Edwin Carr, Mr.. John Jackson and
Mines. Genevieve Cooper and |. NJ.
Davis. The next meeting will be at
the home Of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore
Woodland, il03 LyndRle Ave. NJ,
on Saturday, Aug. 81.
Mr.. and Mrs. James 7. Ward
law, SIT 43rd Ave. s., have rs
their guest Mrs. WArdlAw's uncle,
Mr.. William NJ. Howard Of YounRs-
town, Ohio. Mr.. Howard Is n prAc-
ticing attorney in Youngstown, and
Is a graduate Of Morehouse College
in Atlanta, Mo-, and q graduate
Of the University Of Michigan Law
School. He belongs TO the Omega
Psi Phi fraternity. His main inter
est Is TO FISH in Minnesota and he
will stay until Sept. l.
Called Away: Mrs. James Lewis,
2s17 Elliot Ave, was called away
suddenly when she received n mes
sage that her sisters husband,
Mr.. Edward Miles, had passed
away. Mrs. Lewis left Monday,
Aug. 10, for Des Moines, Iowa,
where she attended the funeral Of
her brother-in-law on Tuesday. She
returned Thursday.