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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-05-08
.Signup Underway
For kindergarten

Registration of pre- school
children for kindergarten classes
for the September term is being
conducted this week, through
Friday it was announced today.
Mrs. James Higgs, chairman of
publicity of the Monroe County
Council of Parents and Teachers,
said the registration was being
held 9 am. until noon at the
Division, Harris and Poinciana
elementary schools.
If a sufficient number of par
entS register their children,
classes will be conducted in the
kindergarten building at South
and Reynolds streets this fall.
Registration classes this week,
Mrs. HiggS said.
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[l[lM%(l%A
Meter Smashed;
Sailor Arrested


A seaman registered as J. L.
lyman, stationed at the Boca
Chica Naval all base, was arrest
ed early this morning on ascharge-
of having damaged a parking
meter in the downtown area.
Arrested by Patrolman Harry
Lee Baker, the seaman was spe-
officially charged with the de-
Istruction' of city property. The
officer reported lyman smashed
the glass in the meter by striking
it with his fist. His hand was
badly cut by the shattered glass,
according to police reports.
Becoming i'll in his cell at 100
o'clock this morning, the seaman
was taken to a hospital by L. S.
Ruby of the Shore Patrol and re-
turned to the city Jail after treat
ment.
Held under $3.50 bond, the sea-
man was ordered released by
City Manager Dave King, On the
signature of officers from the
Navy base, City Clerk Roy Ham
lin reported.
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New Dog Ordinance Is Up
Before City Commissioners;
Pre-School Measure Talked

A new dog ordinance, designed
to supplant legislation in force
now to regulate the running at
large of the animals, was given
its first reading by the City
Commission, in session here last
night.
When the ordinance is adopt
ed, following two subsequent
readings, it will provide for the
muzzling and vaccination of all
dogs in the city. The measure
will become effective immed-
lately after it is passed, City
Manager Dave King said today.
An ordinance in force now
Continued on Page Three)
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Officials Visit
Submarine Base

Capt. Chester c. Smith, chief
of staff and aide to the COM
mander of the Submarine Force,
Atlantic fleet and party, are
visiting the Submarine base and
Submarine Squadron Four today.
In the party besides Capt.
Smith are Capt. w. c. Jennings,
Commander H. Cassidy and
Commander E. c. Loughlin.
Following the visit to the Sub
base and units here the party
will be entertained on a fishing
trip by Capt. Willard A. Saun-
ders, commanding officer of the
base and also at an outdoor bar
becue at Capt. Saunders quar-
tiers.
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WARTIME GOVERNOR
SHOWS OPPOSITION
UNDER IN RACE FOR
u. S. SENATE POST

MIAMI, May 8.-Spessard L
Holland, who, as governor, guild.
ed Florida through the wal
years, was nominated to the
United States Senate by a land.
slide of votes in yesterday
Democratic primary election, un.
official returns showed today.
The 53-year-old Barlow law.
yer, who turned down a major
league baseball career to pursue
his chosen profession, held a
whopping majority with all but a
few scattered precincts not re-
porting.
Riding in with the silver
thatched Holland were four in
eumbent congressman.
Hollands victory spelled the
second successive defeat for
former Congressman r. A. Qex)
Green, who was beaten for gov
ernor two years ago.
With 1,206 out of the states
1855 precincts reporting, Hol-
land had l74,l59 and Green
84,5l5. The two other senatorial
aspirants, Mrs. Polly Rose Balfe,
Fort Lauderdale, and Henry M.
Burch, of Orlando, polled 12,425
and 1886 votes, respectively.
The ex-governor was favored
overwhelmingly in larger coun-
ties like Dade. DnvaI and Hills
borough, while Green made
strong showing a number OF
small north Florida counties, in
Guiding Dixie and Suwannee
Nomination is tantamount to
election in Florida, and to win
Holland had to poll majority
of more than half the votes. He
viii occupy the seat now held
by Senator Charles o. Andrews
of Orlando, who is retiring al
the end of his present term.
Veteran incumbent, Jerry w
Carter, of Tallahassee, had little
difficulty in winning re-nomina-
tion for Group Two on the Rail
road Commission, over two OPP
ponents.
This years ballot list was in
flsted by $4,000 negroes, who
voted for the first time in any
number as Democrats. However,
their participation made little
change in prediction forecasts
On face of unofficial returns,
only two run-offs will be neces-
sary in Florida's second primary
May 20. They are races for JUS
tice of supreme court and the
sioner.
group one for railroad commits
In supreme court contest, w
Raleigh Petteway, Miami law
yer, was leading his nearest OPP
pOnent by more than 5000 votes
but did not have clear majority
of the ballots. Wilbur c. King,
Continued on Page Three
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MRS. PAUL TO MANAGE
SILVER PALM HOTEL

Miss Nancy johnson, owner
and manager of the Silver Palm
hotel, Eaton and Elizabet h
streets, left Sunday for an in
definite visit with friends and
relatives now in New York City.
During her absence, the hotel
will be managed by Mrs. Effie
Pauls, who has established an
office and headquarters in the
hotel.
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GRATEFUL APPRECIATION

Mere words fail in expressing
my heartfelt appreciation to my
good friends of Monroe County
for the excellent vote given me al
the polls yesterday. In return ]
shall do my utmost to merit this
confidence by serving you dill
gently and sincerely to the best
of my, ability.
To those who did not feel in
clined to support me, l entertain
no i'll will but shall covet your
earnest cooperation in working
for the advancement of our entire
county.
Gratefully yours,
GERALD SAUNDERS.
may0-lt
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Franklin, King
In End Primary
ONE SMALL LEE PRECINCT
MISSING WILL NOT AT
Feet RESULT

James A. Franklin, incumbent,
and Bob King will line up in the
second primary on May % in the
contest for the democratic nom
iaation for state senator from
this district.
The district comprises Monroe,
Lee, Hendry and Collier counties,
and with the vote counted, ex-
cept from a small precinct in Lee
county, which, The Citizen was
informed, will not affect the re-
suit, the totals for the contestants
are as follows:
Franklin, 2,441; King, 1,767;
Lowe, 1,542; Ward, 1891.
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UNCLAIMED LETTERS
At CITIZEN OFFICE
AWAIT ADDRESSES

Numerous letters. address
ed TO box numbers care of
The Citizen. remain unclaim-
ed at the newspaper office.
The letters. which may be
claimed by the addresses.
were written for the follow
ing:
Box XYZ. Box NM.
(twol; Box 1t. tfivel; Box
Ais; Box WDW. tour:
Box SIP. ttwo); Box CCW;
Box PML; Box BIN and 10 a
Mr.. Edelstein."
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SMATHERS BEATS CAN
NON BY ALMOST 2ls
TO L; HOLLAND
PROVED TO BE FORE
GONE CONCLUSION


Bernie c. Papy, candidate for
the Democratic nomination Tor
state representative from Mon
roe county, scored a smashing
victory in yesterdays primary,
piling up q total of 2.242. which
gave him a majority of 897 over
his three opponents, John Car
bonell, Jr., Delio Cobo and viii
E. p. Roberts.
Gerald Saunders, candidate for
the Democratic nomination Tor
county commissioner from the
fourth district, topped his two
opponents by 243 votes, polling
total of 1859 to their 1914.
In the case of Mr.. Papy IL had
been predicted freely during the
last week of the campaign that
he would win in the first pri-
mary, but his majority of al
most 900 votes over the combin-
ed strength of his opponents was
the surprising element of the
campaign, The highest majority
named by Mr.. Papy's most ard
ent supporters was "about 50O",
and his emerging victor with
397 more than the highest pre-
dicted mum Der demonstrated
clearly that the faith of the peo-
pie of Monroe county is even
stronger now in him than il was
during any of his other previous
six campaigns.
Mr.. Saunders had been told as
long as three weeks ago that he
would win in the first primary.
and 1t was to attain that goal
that he actively canvaSsed every
precinct for the last four months.
Saturday he said that he
thought he would make it,, but
was quick to add that nobody
knew how an election would
come out until the ballots were
counted.
Mr.. Papy, on Sunday, while
preparing his speech for Monday
night, in making his final APP
peal to the people of Monroe.
stated that he felt confident he
would not have to 60 into the
second primary. He added that
he based his conclusion ON Che
close canvass he had made
throughout the county.
Il am counting on 500 votes
in the first, and, IL l get that
many there, l feel confident
will be nominated with a com
Portable majority over all my
| am so concerned on
the outcome of the first. ann
going to remain there from the
time the polls open until they
close"
MIR. Papy's estimate of the
number of votes he would re-
ceive in the first was 26 more
than the total he had had hoped
to receive. His 526 in that pre-
cinct was, lit more than the
total of 400 cast there for all his
combined.
Monroe county, according TO
information received here today
Continued on Page Threel
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OUT OF NAVY

Two Key West sailors have re-
ceived their honorable discharges
from the Navy, the public infor-
nation office at the Jacksonville
separation center reports. They
are Frank j. Boulton, Sic, 818
Simonton street and Raymond F.
Duncan, SIC, GOT White street,
Apt. 3.
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Parking Meter
"Take'' $1,000

A total of Sl28.09 was col
lected from parking meters
here for the five-daY period
ending yesterday. Miss An
gelina MaloneY. of the city
tax collectors office. report
ed today.
Collections for the week
will likely be virtually the
same as last weeks take,
Miss MaloneY says. Included
a in the collection just ended
were one Cuban nickel. one
slug and So pennies.
-
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Landslide Of Votes
dominates Holland
I.AIAwMwMNAWzIAwA
SnlutherS-Cttl.nO
Vote Reported
tBy Associated PRESS,

10y AssOciateu EIeSSJ
MIAMI. May George
Smathers. 32-year-old former
Marine major and former
United States district attor-
neY. defeated Pat Cannon.
four time winner in this con-
gressional district. by nearly
two and one-half to one in
yesterdays primary.
Cannon. with all precincts
reporting. polled 1888 votes.
and Smathers' total was AL
$50.
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Gerald Saunders Tops
Opponents In Race For
County Commissioner
Franklin. Leads
liz Senate Race
eBy Associates Psessl


FORT MYERS May g.
Late figures in the state sem
ate race in this district shows
Franklin leading all oppcn-
ents.
Lee county, with one small
precinct issing. gives
Franklin l.23s; King. s74:
Lowe. Sd: Ward. 959.
Collier county. complete:
Franklin. 325; King. l64;
Lowe. 20: Ward. los.
HendrY county. complete:
Franklin. 327: King. 2l2;
Lowe. So; Ward. 262.
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APPRECIATION

I want to express my sincere
thanks to those who supported
me at the polls yesterday.
MAKING VALDEZ.
may8- ltX
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Associated Press Day Wire
Service and AP Features
For Sc Years Devoted to the
Best Interests of ley West
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-14
39 Musical Instruments

ACCORDION LESSONS-You will learn the correct technique on the accordion at the MECCA MUSIC SCHOOL. No instrument necessary 203 Bank St. 4-1422
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-14
OBITUARY
Mrs. Thomas Bergin

Mrs. Bertha Adamek Bergin of 523 Hudson Street, New York City, died at her home Monday morning
 The daughter of John and Lena Perrin Adamek, Mrs. Bergin was native of Waterbury and gradu- ate of Wilby High School. She re- sided in New York the past Is years
 Besides her husband, Thomas F Bergin, she is survived by three brothers, Joseph Adamek of Vol colt, John of Waterbury, Frank of Newport, R. l.; two sisters, Mrs Leopold Amato of Worcester, Mass. and Mrs. Joseph Woll.
 Funeral services will be held from the Bergin Funeral Home, 29C East Main Street, Friday morning at 8:30 to the Immaculate Concep- tion Church at g for a solemn high Mass of requiem. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow afternoon and eve- ming and are requested to omit flowers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-14
Mrs. Rocco Mucciaro

Michelina Mucciaro of 90 North Elm Street died last evening at the Waterbury Hospital.
 A native of Italy, Mrs. Mucciaro came to this coutnry 26 years ago and resided in Waterbury during that time. She was a member of the Sacred Heart League of Our Lady of Lourdes Church and of the Pon- telandolfo Women's Auxiliary.
 Besides her husband, Rocco Mucciaro, she is survived by three sons, Louis, Carmine and Anthony; a daughter, Mrs. Anthony Perugini, and three grandchildren all of Wa terbury; brother, Joseph Peru gini of Italy and 8 sister, Josephine Perugini of Italy.
 Funeral services will be held Fri day morning from the Maioriano Funeral Home, 95 Willow Street to Our Lady of Lourdes Church for a solemn high Mass at 10. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home today from to 10 P M. and tomorrow from to 10 P. M.
 The Auxiliary will meet at the funeral home tomorrow night at 8.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-14
Cornelius E. Hogan

Cornelius F. Hogan of 40 South Street died at St. Mary's Hospital this morning MT. Hogan was a native of Ireland, the son of the late Michael and Bridget (Howard) Hogan. He was a veteran employe of the Scovill Mfg. Company until his retirement 20 years ago. Mir
 Hogan was a member of St. Francis Xavier Church and was well known in the Washington Hill section of this city. Survivors include five sons, Michael Edward, Harold, Vincent and Francis Hogan, three daugh- ters, Sister Ann Vincent of Sisters of St. Joseph at Our Lady of Sor- rows College, Parkville, Mrs. John Lally and Mrs. Patrick Donovan; one brother, Michael F. Hogan; four grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews, all of this city.
 Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 8:30 from the Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main Street, to St. Francis Xavier Church at o'clock for a solemn high Mass of requiem. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow and Friday afternoon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-14
Patrick J. Clark

Patrick J. Hogan Clark, care taker of the clubhouse at the East Mountain golf course, died suddenly late last night at his home, 75 Ma nor Avenue.
 MT. Clark, a lifelong resident of this city, was born in the Brooklyn section, the son of the late Patrick and Elizabeth (Cushing) Clark. Be- fore being employed by the Park Department at the golf course, he worked at the Waterbury Tool Company.
 He was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church and a member of the Holy Name Society. He was a former member of the Brooklyn Athletic, Club.
 Surviving, besides his wife, Mrs Josephine (Wallace) Clark, are three sisters, Mrs. James Mclean Mrs. Michael Brennan and Mrs Michael Holihan, all of Waterbury and several nephews and nieces.
 The funeral will be held on Fri day from 75 Manor Avenue at 9:30 to Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in new St. Josephs Cemetery Friends may call at the home to- night and tomorrow afternoon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-14
ProII, Pistritto Plan Buildinqs

Benjamin Prall and John Pis- tritto have been issued permits to erect $6,000 one-family homes on Norris Street and Herschel Avenue by Building Inspector John T. Hartley. Other permits issued were to Paul Buccini for alterations for extra apartment, 572 Baldwin Street, $750, and to Arthur Fortier to erect a two-car garage at 115 Railroad Hill Street, $7OO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-14
IN MEMORIAM

In sad and loving memory of our mother, Mrs. Mary Niland, who de- parted this life one year ago today, Aug. IA. 1945: A wonderful mother. so good, so
 true, One in million, that, mother. was you. No sacrifice t6o great for the ones you held dear, Praying. working. smiling, never a
 complaint did we hear. Your faith, dear mother, was won derful, Your heart like gold, so pure: God needed an angel in heaven, That's why he took you, we're sure.
 INLAND FAMILY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-14
Employment
F Men Wanted

EXCEPTIONAL SALES
 OPPORTUNITY A national Office Euipment Go. is looking for high grade man 30-4O yrs. of age with successful selling background for New London and Middlesex Counties. We'll educated. At least 6 yrs. selling experience. Complete training course given. Salary and Commission basis. Car necessary. Do not apply unless you have above qualifications.
 PITNEY-BOWES, Inc.
 151 COURT ST.
 New Haven
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-14
l5 Automobiles Wanted

YES! - JOHNSON'S STILL IS PAYING HIGHEST PRICES FOR USED CARS ANY MAKE. ANY YEAR. BE SMART. SELL US YOUR USED CAR NOW SOON YOU'LL SEE NEW CARS ON THE TAKE A BIG DROP DRIVE UP AND GET THE CASH. WALK OUT WITH A SMILE. WE GIVE YOU PRO PIT ATTENTION OPEN FROM 8 A M. TO g P Nj JOHNSON'S AUTO PARTS, 1903 NO. MAIN OPPOSITE LAKE WOOD PARK DIAL 5-17e7
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-14

The funeral or Mrs. Bertha Wheeler, Richardson Road, Middle bury, will be held from the Sny- der Funeral Home 114 Willow Street, tomorrow at II A. NJ, Henry Liebeck, assistant pastor of the Second Congregational Church, of- ftciating. Burial will be in the fam fly plot, Palmer, Mass. Friends may call at the funeral home today from ? to and to g.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-14

The funeral Of Mrs. Rosario Bedard of 293 French Street was held this morning at 9::30 from the Frigon Funeral Home, 66 East Clay Street, to St. Ann's Church where solemn high Mass of re- quiem was celebrated at g o'clock by the Rev. Gerald Catcher, as- sisted by the Rev. Alfred Mathieu, deacon, and the Rev. Leo Pichard. subdeacon, Mrs. Leodina Pageot was organist and Marie Gervais and Marcelle Doucette were soloists. Bearers were Donet, OviLa, Ray mond and Emile Bedard, Ovila and Evige Lamontagne Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery in Williman- tic with Father Guillemette offici- ating at the committal services.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary E. Hayes, formerly of PTS East Main Street, who died in Branford on Sunday was held this morning at 8;30 from the Bergin Funeral Home, 29O East Main Street to the Immac- ulate Conception Church where a solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by the Rev Philip Hussey, assisted by the Rev George Reilly, deacon and the Rev Richard Phillips subdeacon, Burial was in new St. Joseph's Cemetery with committal services conducted by Father Phillips.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-14

HoGAN-In this city, Aug. lf, 1946. Cornelius F. Hogan of 40 South Street.
 Funeral will be held Saturday morn ing al s;3O o'clock from the Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main Street, to St. Francis Xavier Church at g. Burial will be in new St. Jo- seph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-14
DIED

MUCCIARo-In this city, Aug. 13, 1e46. Michelina Mucciaro of 90 North Elm Street.
 Funeral will be held Friday morn ing at o'clock from the Maiorano Funeral Home, s5 Willow Street, to Our Lady of Lourdes Church at 10. Burial will be in Calvary cem- etery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-14

The funeral of William F. Braun, A, Yale Street, Hartford, will De held Thursday at at the James T. Pratt Company Chapel, T Farm ington Avenue, Hartford. Burial will be in Oaklawn cemetery, Southport. Friends may call at the chapel this evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-14

The funeral. of Mrs Catherine (Kelly) Garthwait of 20e Wood Street was held this morning st BIS from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 East Main Street, to Sacred Heart Church where a sol- emn high Mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by the Rev. John Dial, assisted by the Rev Bradford Cotton deacon, and the Rev. Henry Quinn, subdeacon. Mrs Mildred Burns was organist and soloist. Bearers were Howard. Fred erick and Lester Sills, George Kritz- man, Gorden DeBuque, and Henry Bates. Burial was in new St. Jo- seph's cemetery With Father Colton officiating at the committal serv- ices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-14
CLARK

CLARK-In this city, Aug. 13, 1946. Patrick J. Clark of 75 Manor Ave nue. .. Funeral will be held Friday morn ing from 75 Manor Avenue to the Sacred Heart Church at 10. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's ceme- tery,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-14

BERGIN-In New York City, Aug. I2, 1946. Mrs. Bertha Adamek Bergin of 523 Hudson Street, New York City.
 Funeral will be held Friday morn ing at s:30 o'clock from the Bergin Funeral Home. 290 East Main Street to the Immaculate Concep- ton Church at g. Burial will be in Calvary cemeterN.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-14
FUNERALS

The funeral of James J. Sullivan, Jr, of TT Wolcott Street, will be held Friday at SIS from the Null vile Funeral Home, 270 West Milan Street, to Sacred Heart Church at g o'clock Burial will be in new St. Joseph's Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today and Thursday from 2 to 10.
 Private funeral services for Mrs. Jeannette (Palmer) Leigh, widow of William Leigh, will be conducted at the LaPorta Funeral Home, 67 Holmes Avenue, Thursday at l P. M, Rev. Paul Chalfant, Thom- aston Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Hillside cemetery, Thomaston, and friends may cail at the funeral home today from T to g.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-14

The funeral of Mrs. Elsie Brab- ham, 65 Abbot Avenue, will be held tomorrow at l 30 P. M. from Reyes Funeral Home, 69 Pearl Street, to the Grace Baptist Church at 8. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from to 10 P. M and tomorrow morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-14
56 Plumbers, Heating. Metal Work

PLUMBING REPAIRS PROMPT & RELIABLE SERVICE
 SILLER'S 326 South Main St. Dial 5-2266
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-14
5S Moving, Trucking. Baggage

GERARD GERVAIS Trucking and Moving of All Kinds. Give an x-Serviceman 6 Chance
 Tel. 5-2181
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-14

NEW KID FUR COAT-hat and huff. Very reasonable. Size 12. 52 Walnut St. Ext. 1ld floor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-14

40 Clothing and Footwear FURS FOR SALE-We take you to Fifth Ave. and save you money. Ciresi Purifiers, 38 Winchester St. Phone 4-1884.
The midland journal., 1946-04-26

"You ought to see him get around
the plantation" the plantation work
er said. Hell go over to the school
at recess time and all the young
ones take out after him like biddies
running after a mama hen. They're
crazy about Mr.. Ford"
AS for his neighbors well, they
have found that Mr.. Ford is just
another farmer and that means they
think he's all right.
The plantation, under manage
ment of G. F. Gregory, is expert
menting with a celery crop this
year. Gregory said he was putting in
IA acres of celery which should be
marketable in June when celery is
scarce on the market and brings a
good price.
The Ford farm has 200 acres Of
lettuce just beginning to head up.
An oyster ranch on the lower part
of the plantation is producing again
this year, the first time in several
years since the beds were ruined
by a fresh water flood.
Although he has recently sold
some of his farms, Mr.. Ford has
maintained an interest in agricul-
tural experiment for many years.
He has helped develop many plants
that could be used for rubber, for
plastics, and other industrial pur-
poses. Through the years he has
continued to search for new crops
and new uses for those crops.