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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-10-31
HaIioace'eH Fete Offered
BY DriftCOOsl Tonight

The Drlftwood presents tonight
''the Halloween Dance Of the
year" This is the event Hector
Barroso has been telling about
He promises a big time for al. A.
a special event extraordinary, the
Cotton Sisters, direct from New
York, will appear in song anu
dance. Gerald Pinder win offer
several variety acts.
Hector Barroso's New Spotlight
Band will play from 9 pm % ?
am.
The Driftwood announcement
appears in The Citizen today.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-10-31

for Key West. Il feel sure that
every one will do his part in
pushing cigars made in Key
West.
JENTILA4 ANTOINE.
Key West, Fla, -.
1914 Duval ST.,
Oct. 80, 1916.
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north end) 10 min. LA #.
Plus corrections to be added.
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tracted.
Ad-daleel., 1946-04-17

GRESSIVE.
1t will never be realized as long as they
prefer to remain obscured in their various
little groups.
Why should we suffer belittlement because
of these petty differences and narrow minded
channels?
Our policy stands firm, towards the uniting
of alNSyrian and Lebonese descendants in a
NON-SECTARION, UNBIASED and DETER
MINED GROUP, in order that we may rid
ourselves of the title MINORITY.
The AMERICAN SYRIAN LEBANON AS
ISOLATION OF MICHIGAN has paved the
road for us, let us follow suit and pattern
ourselves to their explicit example of UNITY
AMONG THE SYRIAN 81 LEBONAN RACE
OF AMERICA.
(Editor)
Ad-daleel., 1946-04-17

Kasper, four sisters and a much younger
brother.
To Mrs. Kasper and family, we of the
ASIA, and the Syrian Lebanon Guide, not
only extend our deepest sympathy, but to
you also, our salutations for your courage in
withstanding the sacrifice of your beloved
son, THOMAS, for the welfare, and safety of
others. It is to THOMAS ANTHONY KAS-
PER, and all the others like him, to whom we
owe the victory which is now ours.
To keep OLD GLORY where it always was,
and always will be, God Bless All of Them.
and MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.
(Genevieve Daniels)
Ad-daleel., 1946-04-17
"He4o Of tie 2l2eek"
(Editor)

This week, we give praise and tribute to
another HERO OF THE WEEK.
It is right and fitting that we, who are of
Syrian and Lebanon blood should uphold
the heroes within our own nationality. Those
to whom death struck a forceful blow, do we
of Syrian Lebanon heritage look upon with
glory and admiration.
This lads life was short, but spiritual. 1t
was a struggle between life and death. His
was cause of great love, and peace for his
fellowmen. 1t was he, one of our many Syrian
lads, who helped in the great struggle for
our freedom, and many others like him, who
joined their courage, in the hopes of tearing
the barrier of war, held by our enemies
Do we, who speak the Arabic Tongue, feel
proud to be of that race which helped to pull
that barrier down?
1t is right, and fitting, it is of the highest
degree, that we so proudly hail, give tribute
to them, who died-but not in vain.
Here is synopsis of a great struggle! It is
brief, yes-but of a Syrian lad, who willingly
and proudly, as a faithful soldier, gave his
young life in the past conflict.
THOMAS ANTHONY KASPER of 219O
Canton, Detroit, Michigan. Was born Deem
Der 16, 1926. He attended st. Charles High
School and his home parish was that of "Our
Lady of Sorrows" He graduated from st.
Charles in June of "a.
Not long after, Thomas was indicted into
the service on July 5, 1914 His training was
completed at Camp Wheeler, Georgia. Follow
ing a brief furlough, he was shipped to his
unknown destiny, which came about in a
small town in Germany. During his campaign
overseas, his outfit was that of the Third
Army under the supervision of General Pat
ton, another deceased hero.
While aboard ship, going overseas, Thomas
celebrated his nineteenth birthday. During
the Christmas and New Years holidays, he
was already fighting. He started the New
Year with a fight for a great and better world.
While under fire, Thomas was injured by
sniper-fire. His mother and family were mott
fled of the unfortunate accident, describing
the seriousness of his injuries and the critical
condition he was in. Shortly following, came
the telegram stating that Thomas had DIED
of his Wounds. 1t was a fatal blow. His family,
SO like many others, grieved at their great
loss.
The body of THOMAS ANTHONY KAS-
PER now lies in a cemetery somewhere in
Luxembourg, Germany.
He is survived by his dear Mother, Mrs.
Ad-daleel., 1946-04-17

In what was probably the most com
petitive election among the Syrian Leba'
non congregations in many a day, EDDIE
HADDAD was elected to the office of
President in the American Syrian Lebanon
Association of Michigan. He succeeds
Brian G. Brian, whose declination speech
proved the deciding factor in Mr.. Had
dads triumph.
Tom Joseph, our congenial Bowling
Secretary, was reelected to the Vice>Pr~
sidency, with Second Vice,President no.
nors going to Kay David, oddly enough,
the secretary of the Woman's Division in
the Syrian League.
The rest of the offices were filled as
follows: Treasurer: Sadie Tanoury. Cor.
responding Secretaries: Georgia Joseph
and Barbara Hakim. Recording Secretary:
Margaret Hakim. Trustees: B. G.. Bryan,
Eddie Allan and Mitchell Ellis. Sergeant,
alarms: George Asher. Guide: Elias
Lewis.
In the future editions of the Guide, a
more detailed description of the election
and victors themselves will be conveyed.
At the present writing, the election re-
turns have just been announced and this
article will be rushed to- press, in order
to make this edition.
In brief, it was a serious heart-warming
affair to see the offices change hands so
rapidly and to men and women of such
capable means.
A rising vote of thanks to Bryan, by the
entire assembly Of more than 200 mem,
bers who had gathered for this great oc,
casion in the annals of the A. S. l.. A.,
highlighted the affair, as he presented
the gavel, the symbol of his power, over
to Haddad.
This election was of a great significance
towards the further progressive abilities of
the A. S. L. A. To those elected, the Sy-
rian' Lebanon Guide wishes to extend it's
heartiest congratulations, with the best of
luck towards the continued guidance of
this great organization.
| Gloria Shehab
Ad-daleel., 1946-04-17
Realization
U N / 7 Y

In this nation, wherein Democracy IS unani-
NOUS, we are endowed with the absolute
pleasures of freedoms. FREEDOMS of
SPEECH and RELIGION.
We lave never known the grief, humilia-
ton and sorrow entailed in a fascist domi-
mated government, Nor the evils which it
effects on us individually and to the nation as
a whole.
Yet we are confronted with one of their
f~iercest elements of evil, lurking within our
own domain. The idealogy of people against
one another.
DIVIDE and CONQUER, a phrase we'll
known and practiced in every phase OF a
NAZI or COMMUNISTIC movement against
the internal disorder of any nation.
The fascist element already eliminated as
a major threat, excludes them The com
munists are not responsible, as they still are
considered an ally.
What then causes this internal situation
of factions verses factions in racial discrimi-
nation and the major issue-RELIGION?
Determinations may be denied by those
who are responsible, but you need only to
look about you, to see this Cataclysm at work.
Many relied upon and predicted the past
wal of conflict would tend to end these bitter
factions, so often carelessly neglected as a
serious issue.
With matters returning to a peaceful
nature, we yet await the appearance of a new
atmosphere towards better relations amongst
ourselves.
This DESTROYS goal will be attained, and can
only be reached when the Individual himself
will realize the inevitable end, that will
derive from such useless, amending, world
disturbing and erupting lack of Unity amid
our petty differences.
Be your Religion, CATHOLIC, JEW,
DDnTECT A NIT 80 ATIJETCTTC yI-xl-
your Race is WHITE or COLORED, VEL
LOW or otherwise, can you not put aside your
personal prejudices and merge more closely
in social cooperation?
Can you not practice your own likes and
dislikes to yourself, and let those who choose
to join you, do SO under their own approved
surveillance?
There are matters of social and civic nature
which involve us as a nation, state or
group. On these occasion amidst our daily
habits, WI must ignore the differences of
race and religion and UNITE.
We of Syrian.Lebanon heritage, have also
another situation on hand which though
principally the same, is much more grevious.
We have an extraordinary example of the
subject, I am vainly trying to convey.
We of our nationality as a unit are a minor
ity, and WHY? Through the stubbornness
of our forefathers of the preceding genera
ton, who would not yield to the realization
of the need for an all out UNITY.
They have preferred to let prejudices reign
and separated themselves into small factions,
whose powers remain nil.
In greater Detroit alone, there are over
100 different organizations which claim our
heritage, WHY MUST THIS BE SOP?
We lave yet to see a merger of these
groups towards accomplishing anything PRO
Ad-daleel., 1946-04-17
A CT w Cd EN- Mt
Gloria Shehab

The Guide wishes to express it's apprecia.
ton in the light of receiving an invita-,
ton to attend the testimonial dinner in
honor of Professor and Mrs. Philip X.
Hitti of Princeton University, under the
sponsorship of the Minister of Lebanon
and Mrs. Malik.
=. Acknowledging also another invi
ton to attend the celebration of the Sy,
rian National Holiday by the Charge
d'Affaires a. j. of Syria and Madam
Zurayk.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-15
Dog Racing At Wonderland

On Friday night Wonderland will open for it's twelfth season of greyhound racing with the Won derland Inaugural featuring the opening night card which, it is expected, will be witnessed by the largest throng ever to witness a greyhound race in America.
 Basis or the large crowd pre- diction, made today by track off cials, are the nightly throngs, av- eraging 6500 per evening, which from the country's top Kennels, have attended the preseason schooling race sessions.
 As owners and trainers hustle to qualify close to 100 greyhounds platoons of painters, carpenters and landscape gardeners were busily engaged readying the rae ing plant for the Tonight sea- son.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-15
"" Swimming
 Classes Begin

Hartford, June 13-From July 1 to September 6, the Ann Street YWCA is offering as it's summer special, swimming classes for Juniors, Junior Senior, and Seniors.
 The morning classes are for the Intermediate and advanced, the af- ternoon classes are for beginners and intermediates and the evening classes are for beginners. The crawl stroke and diving will also be taught.
 Registration for the summer classes f5egins June IT and you must have a medical inspection from a "Y" doctor. Make appoint ments for this at the main desk.
 The Health Education Depart ment, being an active part of the YWCA, endorses it's inter-racial policy. This program provides an opportunity to rebuild apprecia- tion and understanding between the different social, national and racial groups making up the as- sociation.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-15
Whitfield Hailed As Oly11lpiians

Coach Larry Snyder, Ohio State University's long time coach O. such athletic greats as Jesse Owens, Bill Simpson, and George Sealings, last week declared that S-Sgt. Malvin Whitfield, Lock. bourne CT, was promising Olym. pic material for the 194S interna. tional games.
 Snyder, coaching the Air Force star in his freshman year at OSU is guarding carefully against his being run out" before he comes to his peak of ability.
 Running last week in the "Bie Ten" meet at Champaigne, Illin- ois, he twice shattered the fifteen year record for frosh half-milers In preliminary heats held last Friday, Whitfield registered a 1:55 half, two seconds under the former record. In the finals Sat urday, his time of 1:52.2 placed him a close second to Rayburg of Illinois, winner in 1:52 flat. The Sgt. also ran the 3rd leg of OS- U's mile relay team which placed third in the event. His points helped boost the Buckeye squad to 2nd place in the meet, runner-up to Illinois U.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-15
THE WORLD OF SPORTS
By John M. Lee

nave 4Ol1OWCu'
 Native Of Virginia
 A native of Richmond, Virginia Dr. Dismond started his running career at Howard University II Washington, D. c. In his owr words, as quoted to Frank A. Young, former Chicago Defender Sports Editor, Dr. Dismond says 'The first cinder path ever saw outside of books was in Washing ton. I had done all of my running in the middle of the streets, ano from corner to corner measured the distance. The first chap I saw with real spiked shoes, trunk ano jersey was the captain of the Howard University team in Wash ington."
 Today as he practices his pro- fession in his busy office on New York's West 18th Street, Dr. Dis mond's thoughts occasionally turn back to the days when he was running like a streak of greaseo lightning against keen competi- tion. He won laurels as 220 and 40 runner at Howard, and he made his debut in New York ir 1911 by winning the point trophy by taking first place in the 22C and 440 events. In 1912 he was tutored by Pete Waters on the art of indoor running, and as a mem Der of the Loughlin Lyceum, he developed into a valuable anchor man on the mile relay team. In tribute to Pete Waters, he says (again quoting Frank Young) "For no small amount of what lit tie knowledge I have of indoor running, I am indebted to Pete Waters"
 Diamonds scholastic record at Chicago University did not suffer because of his athletic ability. He applied himself thoroughly to whatever he undertook, and today he is one of the eminent members of his profession. His charm and consideration as a host is widely known, and his good humor and modesty are the attributes that have won him a host of friends.
 Binga Dismond the athlete must have been running in spirit beside the swiftly hurrying form of Herb McKenley in the University of H. linois Memorial Stadium, implor- ing him to step out little faster so that he could triumph on the record as he had triumphed in fact on another track not so far away thirty years before.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-15
Joe Has Fine Sparring Partners

. Washington, D. c. June 12-Joe Louis who is training in Pompton Lakes for his championship fight with Billy Conn at the Yankee Stadium on June 19, has excellent sparring partners. Often the op- ponents of a champion in a fight camp are human punching bags, but |. each of Louis sparmates is a good heavyweight.
 Mamie Seamon, trainer of Louis and George Nicholson assistant trainer, selected Joe's sparmates. Each of Louis sparring partners is capable of holding his own with any one his weight. Take for in- stance, Al Hooseman, has the best left hand in the heavy division. Al lost tough fight to Lee Savold in the St. Nicholas Arena and then beat Savold in Madison Square Garden. Hooseman has height, and steps around well.
 George Fitch gives Joe a swell workout every time he climbs through the ropes.
 Jimmy Bell, a good boxer, moves around we'll. Jimmy weighs about 1855 pounds, about the same weight Conn will be against Joe.
 "In Perk Daniels, Joe has a good stocky opponent, a short hit ter and a hard hitter.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-15
Colored Giants Win Twice

Cambridge, Mass, June 12-The Boston Colored Giants behind the pitching of Lefty Brown, Honey Green and Campbell, won two last week to clinch second place and place them within a game of the top round.
 The kids on the team are playing good ball. West, at second, looks like a good batter and has a lot of confidence in himself up at the plate. Young Jones has surprised all by his timely hitting and fast fielding in the garden.
 Others who are looking better as the weeks go by are Fran Mat thews, who should be the best in the League and Billie Burke the two Cambridge lads. "Ole" White
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-15

has since become the friend of most of America's, Negro enter tainment stars.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-15
The SPORTLICHT
By Jim Wrght

Plans have been formulated for the Hartford Times baseball school which will be held at Bull kelley Stadium, July 15 through July 20. According to John Quinn, general manager of the Boston Braves, men of major and minor league experience will conduct the schools activities.
 The school is open to any American boy 16 to 24 years of age. It is hoped that as many eli gible young men as possible from Hartford, North End will turn out for the baseball school.
 Any young man interested in attending this school should noti- fy the office of the Hartford CHRONICLE immediately.
 This reporter went down to the Municipal Stadium May 30 to see a baseball game between the New Nutmeg E1ks and Lords Super Service of East Hartford. Dick Barlow's charges completely out classed the East Hartford club, winning a double header.
 A very poor crowd was on hand to witness the unveiling of bet ter than average club. MT. Barlow informs me that he had sought publicity for this opening game through our local papers but failed to get it. Therefore, many lovers of the great American game were elsewhere.
 Personally, I think mention could be made of the ex-service- men who make up this fast club At least 12 men on the squad are ex-servicemen. Such players are: Jimmie Black, pre-war pitcher: Big Bill" Marshall, a pitcher; "Fireball" Martin, a lad from North Carolina, pitcher; Marvin Staten, pitcher; and Leonard Bur. gess, former Bulkeley High tos- ser. A mighty strong force ot pitchers.
 In the outfeld you find Jake Holmes, Leonard Blanks, and Dr Arthur Wilson, a practicing phy. sician here in the city. Carl Jack. son and George Register play ir the short-stop position. Harold "Ace" Parker of Hartford Higt fame is holding down the ''hot corner" The top receiver is Glenn. ent Poole, an ex-navy man.
 This writer believes that the Elks has one of the strongest semi-pro clubs in the state. Look. out Traum Brewers and WoodenC All Stars. Here's hoping that more fans will learn of this basebal club through the cooperation ot all of our local newspapers.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-15
Park City Giants
 Are Victorious

Bridgeport, June 9 = The Park City Giants with shut out pitch ing by two of their aces, Curt Sheldon and Walter Wilson blanked the CIO nine in a city league contest at Seaside Park this morning 14-0. Manager Adam Roe and Captain Jimmy Sims re- port an improved Giant team with the return of some of their veter- ans, and are planning for vic tory over the Fairfield Townies in their contest this Sunday at Beardsley Park at 1:30 pm. Out standing in play among the Park City Giants are: Louis Plumber, World War II vet who shines out in center field, Walter Wilson, mound ace who has three victories and one defeat to his credit so far this season, and that hard hit ting catcher, Woodrow Wilson, who is at present batting slightly over the 800 mark.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-15
Jack Johnson Was Ring Champ With Real Color

Raleigh, N. C.-An automobile accident here Monday, June 10, proved fatal to Jack Johnson; first Negro heavyweight boxing cham pion, who passed on at the age of 68 from internal injuries and shock, after being rushed to St. Agnes Hospital. His wife, Mrs. Irene Johnson, survives hm.
 Johnson won the heavyweight championship at Sydney, Austra- lia, in 1908, by a technical knock out over Tommy Burns, the Cana dian fighter, in the 14th round. He lost it to Jess Willard at Havana, Cuba, in 1915. In the interim he fought the "battle of the century" at Reno, Nevada, defending his ti- tie against Jim Jeffries in 1910.
 Controversy ragged over John sons marriage in 1910 to a white woman, after his divorce from his first wife, and he became subject to much police and public perse- cution, the extreme pressure of which drove his white wife to sui eide. The Chicago cafe which he opened in 1911 was probed by the Watch and Ward Society for al- legged violations of the Mann Act, and a year later he was arrested, convicted, and sentenced to a year and day in Leavenworth Prison. Pending appeal he skipped bail of $15,000 and went to Paris, where he earned small sums, going to Spain thereafter before his de- parture for the Willard bout in Havana. Returning to Spain, he made a bare living with his fists, ultimately leaving for Mexico, Ar gentina, and Brazil. He surren- dered to U. s. marshals at San Diego, California, July 20, 1920, and was imprisoned in Leaven- worth, where he was permitted to train and give exhibition bouts.
 Of late years Jack was a ramil- far figure in New York's Time Square district, seeking vainly to make a financial comeback with various enterprises. At the time of his death John Arthur Johnson, native of Galveston, Texas, who achieved world fame as a pugilist, subsisted entirely from what he was paid for personal appearances.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-15
Handless, Footless Star Plays Ball

Chicago-Sammy Workman of Los Angeles, handless and footless since he was two, will make a tour of major U. s. cities as a feature attraction with the Cincinnati Clowns of the Negro National League this summer.
 Well-known on the West Coast where he works in a Negro night club, Sammy is featured in a se- ries of action photos in the July issue of Ebony. which show him playing baseball and shooting pool. Having lost both hands and feet as the result of illness while still 5aby, Sammy performs all of his amazing feats without the use of artificial limbs.
 Originally sponsored in Los Angeles by Peg-Leg Bates, Sammy
Hartford chronicle., 1946-06-15
Around Boston

Around Boston
 The much talked of athlete the past week was the former Boston College track star Herb McKen- ley from the West Indies Islands. Herb came to Boston College a few years ago heralded as track great. Papers wrote reams and reams of copy about the lad, and all Boston College was interested in the long-legged youngster who could fairly fly over the cinders. The lad came to the Bean town with good reputation as a dash man and how he could hit the cin- ders and with terrific speed. Train CT and Coach Jack Ryder, the best in the business, didn't quite agree. The old wise track authority said, There is the coming quarter mile champion" Herb did just that lit tie thing and broke the worlds record to boot, but he also grabbed off the 220 title with amazing time of 20.6 seconds a few sec onds off Jesse Owens worlds rec ord for the 220. The boy no longer runs for the Chestnut Hill insti- tuition because of his studies and not too good boarding facilities, so he transferred to Illinois and became a star over night. Just think if Boston College was a boarding college instead of a day college. they would have received all of the headlines that the west ern university is now receiving. Boston College, however, can take some credit for bringing the lad to America and giving him his first great opportunity. We hope that better housing facilities can he furnish for the athletes at Bos- ton College so that they can re- main in Boston.
 There has been much talk con- corning the new United League as a block to the NNL and NAL in the Negro baseball muddle. They say that Branch Hickey and Co.,, are behind the movement. In this new colored league there is an en-