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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-02-06
Board To
Consider Teacher

Permanent appointment OF
Frances c. Sands as commercial
teacher at Key West High School
will be considered by the Monroe
County Board of Public Instruc-
ton at its regular meeting to-
night.
The appointment of Mrs. Sands
will be recommended by Willard
NJ. Albury, superintendent of pub
lie instruction. Mrs. Sands is al
ready teaching the subject at the
high school on an acting basis.
Other matters coming before
the board tonight are of a rou-
tine nature, Albury said.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-02-06
Petty Officer Dies
This Morning After
Motorcycle Crash
II. +. WALKER, SUBMIA-
RINE MACHINIST'S
MATE, FATALLY IN
.JURED

r. F. Walker, chief motor ma.
chinist's mate of the German
submarine U-2513, died about .
o'clock this morning in Naval Hos
pital from injuries received about
1910 this morning when he crash
ed on motorcycle into the foun.
dation of the new Carpenters I'm
ion Building on the corner OF
Grinnell and Caroline Streets.
Hospital authorities said that
Walker was badly smashed ''fron
head to foot. He suffered va
rious multiple injuries, including
fractured skull, crushed chest
and a nearly severed left lee,
which was later amputated. The
injured man had not rcgained
consciousness from the time of the
accident.
Walker was apparently travel
ing at a terrific speed coming
southwest from Craig's Dock
when he must have struck either
depression or a curb in attempt
ing to turn into Grinnell Street,
He and his machine were thrown
up against the union building.
The Navy man was picked up
shortly afterward by Joseph Fara
to, Lopez ambulance driver. WIN
rushed him to the Naval Hos
pital. Farto said Walkers leg
was virtually hanging by shrc'ls
at the time.
Walker was a member of the
American crew manning the Ger
man submarine being used foe
experimental purposes here by
the Navy. The vessel is the same
one which took President Truman
440 feet below the surface during
his vacation in Key West IN No
! Vember.
Walkers next-of-kin in Ukiah,
Colo, have been notified of hrs
death.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-02-06
King Held For
Reckless Driving

William King pleaded guilty
to a reckless driving charge when
arraigned before Peace Justice
Ira Albury in the sheriff's office
yesterday. He was held for the
action of Criminal Court Judge
Thomas S. Caro- for sentencing.
King was arrested Tuesday night
by Chief Deputy Sheriff Moreno
Wallace.
Evening star., 1947-08-31

8tE u. S. Army Air Forces for out in front OF the
world today in everything pertaining to uvidtion.
Nowhere else manY new developments ticking
place E. so many important studies under way. No.
where else is there to be found better ung for the
great Air Age of the future.
And-the Air Forces opening wide the
doors to high school gruduotes offering them the
greotest opportunity known to get into the exact
phases of eviction that interest them-ond ussurng
them both the worlds finest troning ond good pay
while they leum.
The AAF Career Plan is new. It's different -.
unlike anything eoer offered before! gives
qualified young men ON opportunity unequaled anY-
where else at any price.
II you ore q high school graduate between II and
81 yeurs Of age. it is possible under the Aviation
Career Plon - for you to quolfY for-and be assured
of attending the AAF Technical School Of your
choice before you enlist!
Evening star., 1947-08-31

This smeons that for the first time in the history of
militorY eviction. who is interested in any one
of thon 40 different job specalties equip him
sell thoroughly and prohablY for the work he prefers.
No previous experience is necessary only real
enthusiasm for eviction omd the ambition it takes to
get uheud in q young mom's field.
There is no finer way to insure sound career thun
join organization which is interested enough in
you to give you q choice Of its opportunities before
you join. That is exactly what the AAF Aviation Coreer
Pm enables you to do. Full detdils how to quufY
for this greet new program avaluble at u S.
Army Recruiting Stutions AAF bases. Civil Air Petrol
units. or by writing to the Commencing General Air
Troning Command. Borksdue Field. Louisiana Look
into it today!
Of q "vojes
u. S. ARMY RECRUITING SERVICE
Evening star., 1947-08-31

the COURSES YOU
CAN CHOOSE
AlRPLANE MAINTENANCE
Eobrie and Dope Mechanic
Airpione Wood-workes
Aireroft Weider
Airpione and Engine Mechanic
AVIATION SPECIALISTS
Control Tower Operator
Parachute Risses ard Repoismon
ARMAMENT
Bomb.ishs Meehonie
AirpIune Armorer
RADIO
Rodio Operator
Rodio Mechanic
RADAR
Rodos Fundamentals
WIRE COMMUNICATIONS
coble SpI;eer
Telephone and Telegraph
Equipment Repairman
WEATHER
Weoshe, Observer
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photo lishosrupher Phososrophes
UTILITIES AND
CONSTRUCTION
Carpenter Drostsmon
Pewermon Eieesrieion Plumber
Refrigeration Mechanic
Waser svppiy Teehnieiun
VEHICLE OPERATORS
Construction Equipment opssoter
.AUToMOTlvE MECHANICS
Avtomosive Equipment Mechanic
Enginemur Moehinist
shses-mesoi Worker
combinosion Weidss and Blacksmith
Diesel Meehonie
ADMINISTRATION
Tobviusins Machine Operator
cIerk-Typist
MISCELLANEOUS
cypsosrophie Teehnieion
AAE Military Police FireRshser
MEDICAL
Medieol corpsmon
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-01-04
PRE-CHRISTMAS PARTY EN-
JOYED

The Christmas Party given
by the Young Women Auxiliary OF
Christ Temple Church Holiness was
one of the most beautiful of the
Yuletide feastivitives.
Legend of Christmas was read
by Miss Vera Smith, and the Ortiz
in of Silent Night, 0 Little Town
of Bethlehem, Hank the Herald
Angels Sing and it came upon the
midnight clear was given by Mrs
Effie Mae Jones with a choral
group. members and guest joined
in singing these Carols. The spirit
of Christmas filled the air.
Miss Annie Smith, the president
presided and after a few comments
from her and members of the
church, this merriment was climax
by the serving of a salad plate.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-01-04

Glaster Lowe of Chicago, H., Mr..
Jack Jones of Detroit, Mich, a sis
ter of Holly Bush, and host of
nieces and nephews joined them at
a Christmas dinner. A beautiful tree
was enjoyed by all. Many gifts were
presented to relatives and friends.
Everyone enjoyed the holiday. Mr..
Jack Jones left for Michigan aSt-
urday, Mr.. and Mrs. Alternately of
Indianapolis also left Saturday.
Mrs. Mamie Lee Junior of this
city died Wednesday, Dec. IS, 1916.
She was born Oct. Is, 1922, in Rank
in county. She leaves to mourn her
husband, Jessie Junior, and infant
daughter, mother and father, Mr..
and Mrs. Eugene Melvin, one sister.
five brothers, one in service who is
now stationed at Fl. Leonard Wood.
Kansas; grandfather and mother,
oiio 4s1l D 1COl &c N16IVlIl ana
Mrs. Betty Dawson, all of Brandon.
The funeral was in charge of the
Peoples Funeral Home The service
was conducted by Rev. D. Williams.
pastor of New Friendship Church.
lnterment was made in the church
cemetery.
Out-of-toWn relatives and friends
who attended the funeral of Mrs
Mamie Lee Juniors were: Mrs. Ma
ry Randolph of Jackson, Miss. Mr..
Florida Dawson of Chicago. Ill. Mr..
Grandvel Dawson of Wilson, Ark.
Mr. Leroy Dawson of ST. Louis, Mo,
Mr. and Mrs. George Dawson of
Sebastopol, Miss.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-01-04

away around 48 gaskets of grocery,
and clothing to more than IS per-
sons at big Christmas Tree held
at the Madkin Center on Sunday,
Dec. g. More than $500 was spent
in bringing Christmas Cheer to the
unfortunate. we doff our hats to
these ladies. . we think the pres
ident of the Young Matrons Club
is Mrs. Charlotte Harrison Re
freshments were also served to all
present at the Christmas Treet.
We heard that up in Yazoo City,
Negro Chamber of Commerce
has been organized and the offices
will be installed on Sunday by
our own Duke Williams who was
recently elected President of the
Miss State Negro Business League
and we also learned that Mr.. w.
c. Fouche, a new and outstanding
business man of the city has been
named President. There are plenty
of fine things being done in the Zoo
City and we have only congratul-
alton and commentator for those
persons who are doing them.
We were sorry to hear of the
death of Mr.. Fountain Huddleston,
and we offer to the family our sim
cere sympathy. :.
And with the rest of his many
friends, we doff our hats to Mr.
Percy Green and extend to him
congratulations for the recent hon.
or bestowed upon him. =.
We sincerely hope that the NEW
YEAR will bring only the best of
everyone of our readers.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-01-04
JACKSON SOCIAL NEWS
BY SARAH McNEAMER HARVEY

and DIZZIE GILLESPIE DANCE
at the COLORED SKATING RINK
on Christmas Night, drew crowd
of nearly 6O0-and if you didn't
have the Christmas Spirit, when
you heard ELLA sing JINGLE
BELLS, you certain got it and in
hurry. -.
All the local cafes, clubs and
Inns did exceptionally good bus
mess and all in all, Jackson's
CHRISTMAS was a very MERRY
ONE.
We regret very much that inclem-
ent weather prevented us from
being present at the Bird Anniver-
sary celebration of the beautiful
TIP TOP CLUE. Knowing how
ever that those who did brave the
cold and rain to attend on New
Years Eve night, were amply re-
paid by the courtesies extended to
each guests by the owners, Mr. Ell
bert Tops and Mrs. Massie Haw-
kins.
We are among the many who are
extending heartfelt sympathy to
Joe Catchings in his recent accid-
ent. We truly hope that his
condition isn't as bad as we have
T, heard. and we hope that his game
| ness of spirit and his ability to
and bad breaks in the past, will not
desert him now and he will pull
out of this. the same happy 60
lucky, friendly, game. JOE that we
all know SO we'll /.
Our rowing took us up to Yazoo
City this week, where we spent
a very pleasant afternoon, chatting
with our good friend, Mrs Savan-
ali Watson, mother of our boss. and
with another very friend. Mrs.
Willeva M. Lindsey. the other half
Of the fine couple, Mr. and Mrs.
Dan Lindsey
We were happy to hear from
Mrs. Lindsey of the exceptionally
fine work her club. the YOUNG
| NATIONS, is doing. seems
that during the holidays this or
ganization, just II members gave
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-01-04
THIS N THAT

THE RAIN came and stayed, yet
Jackson had a very Merry Holiday
Season and with the New ear
now having reached the ripe age
of 4 days, we see our friends all
around us attempting to adjust
themselves and return to a state
of normally
For the first time, since the war
hysteria, Jacksonians seemed to
have been possessed of bit more
of the real honest-to- goodness
Christmas spirit. more of the old
fashioned spirit of giving-of rem
embering the true significance of
the day. For the first time in
five or more years there were gaily
lighted trees. windows and other
scenes that reflected the smiling
faces. heartwarm and true greet
ings and there was everywhere a
feeling of closeness and unity of
all mankind and a determination
to fully enjoy the birth anniver-
sary of our Lord Jesus
THANKS TO the Christmas
Cheer Club and other similar or
CARNATIONS, hundreds of baskets
were provided to bring Christmas
Cheer to army who would ordin-
arily have had nothing Many
of the churches had early morning
services-the Midnight service at
the Holy Ghost Catholic Church
drew a crowd that overlooked into
the church yard AT Christ
Temle, the service was climbed
with the serving of hot coffee and
doughnuts by Bro McNeamer to
all resent. Rev Staffney deliver
ed soul-stirring message that has
been much talked about.
THROUGHOUT THE HOLI-
DAYS. the city was literally over
flowing with an influx of visitors
students, teachers, relatives and
friends shese visitors taking part
in number Of family reunions,
house parties. informal get-to- geth-
ers, private club affairs and the
like. The ELLA FITZGERALD
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-01-04
BRANDON NOTES

Continued from Page Six
Samuel Andrews, Harvey Lee Lock-
hart, and Tommie Lewis, all of
Laurel, Miss.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Davis wish
to announce the birth of baby girl
which was born Dec 81, 1916. Mrs.
Davis will be remembered as Sister
Minor. She is the daughter of Mr..
Willie Minor. The mother and baby
are doing fine. She was welcomed
by her little brother, Robert.
The chicks at home from school
during the holidays were: Frank
Bolton of Alcorn College, Alcorn,
Miss; H. I. McAfee, Mt. Beulah
College, Edwards, Miss; Juanita
Gates, Oakland, Calf: Sudie My
ers, Eugene Gates, Gertrude Gates,
Curtisene Delorise Taylor, Anna
Catherine Gaines, all of the Pipey
Woods School, Piney Woods, Miss.
Dorothy Louise Branch and Mar
guerite Brown, of Holy Ghost High.
Jackson, Miss.
Oliver Heron of Chicago, H., is
here visiting his grandmother. Mrs.
Emma Lyon Jones.
MIR. M. T. Lowe of indianapolis
Ind, has been here visiting his sis
tiers, Miss Lucille Lowe, Mrs. Asilee
Jones of Brandon RID. His sport
is hunting and fishing. Mr.. and Mrs.
Alternately of Indianapolis, Mr.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-01-04

Two and half million veterans
of the Army Air Forces have been
requested to send in their names
and present addresses to Air Force
Headquarters in order that they
may be placed on a mailing list
for dissemination of material of in
terest to them, General Carl Spaatz
AAF Commander announced this
week. Cards may be obtained here
at the following places: high
schools, theatres, stores
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-01-04
ris Wright on N. Grayson Street
She reports an enjoyable visit.

Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Dobbins of
Cincinnati, Ohio, spent the holidays
in the city as houseguests of Mrs.
Dobbin's mother, Miss Lula Ford,
1856 E. Cohea Street. Enroute to
their home they plan to stop over
in Nashville, Tennessee to visit DIR.
and Mrs. w. H. Allen, nee Martha
Mae Mosley.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-01-04

Mr.. and Mrs Horace Bullie, Jr.,
312 East Davis Street are the proud
parents of twin babies, born re-
Gently. Mr. Bullie who has been
living in Chicago for the past
months was very happy to welcome
the youngsters who have been
named, Leo and Cleo Bullie. At
this writing, both mother and bab-
les are doing nicely.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-01-04
HONORED WITH BIRTHDAY
PARTY

Mrs. Mary Bufkin, 1888 Booker
Street was honored with a Birth
day Party New Years night at her
home by the Bible Glass of which
she is affiliated Her home was
beautifully arranted for the affair
and those sharing with her the plea
Sures of this evening were: Mrs.
Ruth Young. Bessie Mae Brown,
r. E. w. Boddie. Mary Barnes, c.
Lewis, Mr. Aldridge and Mr.. S
Coffie. A delicious six course
enume was served the honoree and
her guests. For a number of years
Mrs. Bufkin has been a sincere
church worker and is we'll known
to Mission Workers, Singers and
auxiliary organizations of the
church.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-01-04
PRESENTS CHRISTMAS
PROGRAM

The NYF of Pratt Memorial
Church rendered the Christmas
Program on December %, THE
Great Gift" to an appreciative aud
fence and on Christmas Eve Night
they sang Christmas carols at each
of the colored hospitals and clinics
in the city. They also sang carols
at the home of Miss Gwenoldyn
Green. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Percy Green who is home from Dill
lard University because of illness.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-01-04

the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Woods
Williams on Christmas Day and to
which all the neighbors were invit-
ed.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-01-04

Visiting in the home of her par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Campbell,
Green ST., during the holidays was
Mrs. Marie Campbell Reynolds of
Chicago, Ill. Nothing was left un-
done by relatives and friends to
make this charming young lady's
stay a very pleasant one. The
Campbells also had as their house
guest. Mrs. Lizzie Mae Jones and
daughter Lois.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-01-04

Mrs. Gladys Rogers of Admission,
Alabama, spent the holidays with
her mother, Mrs. Annie Wells of
919 N. Parish Street.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-01-04

In long distant telephone con-
versation between, Mrs. Mary Buff
kin, 1898 Booker Street and her
son. Mr. R. J. Bufkin Detroit
Michigan. little Essie Mae, daught-
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-01-04
Tidbits Of News
About F olks We
Know

A very leasant visitor in the CITY
during the holidays was Mrs. Es-
tell Reed of Merigold, Mississippi
who was houseguset of her broth
er-in-law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Ratliff of 216 E. Monument
ST. Mrs. Reed expressed herself as
having a most enjoyable visit.
Mr.. and Mrs Wade Randolph
and their houseguest, Miss Lynda
Hampton were dinner guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Hopkins OF
Brandon, Miss, on Thursday, Dec
eber rs. They report a most plea
SAINT visit and a delicious dinner
Friends and relatives were ex-
ceptionally happy to welcome to
the city during the holidays, Mrs
Lizzie Mae Jones and daughter
Lois, who have for the past few
years made their home in Chicago
Ill. Very popular in Jackson's
social circles, both Mrs. Jones and
Lois are receiving many social
courtesies that are making their
stay most enjoyable one.
Rev. L. F.. Garrett left the city
Saturday night, Dec IL, for For
syth. Ga. to spend the Christmas
and holiday season with his daugh-
ter and her family, Mrs. Louise
Garrett Hubbard.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-01-04

Mrs. Jennie B. Smith of Chicago
also sent the holidays in the city
with relatives and friends. She
was guest in the home of her sister,
Mrs. Peyton.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-01-04

er of Mr.. Bufkin and music pup
il Of Mrs. Emma Feasley played a
popular Christmas musical number
for her father who was thrilled
over the performance. Essie Mae,
who lives with her grandparents is
very talented young musician.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-01-04

Students home for the holidays
were: Edward Lee and T. Y.
Sims, son and nephew of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Lee, Earl Banks, Jr..
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Banks
ST., West Virginia State; Alvin Nc
Neal Gilbert Mason, @. F. Smith
Jr., Tennessee State; Gladys Lib
scome, Fisk; Annie Kate Lee
Grace Weakley, Southern u Ella
Mease Oliver, Bebe Robinson, Dill
lard Of course there were many
many more we know and saw. but
whose names are not available al
this writing. We hoe to give a
more detailed account of the stud
ents home for the holidays in our
next issue.
Burial services were held recent
ly at Mt. Gallilee Cemetery for
Mr. A. B. Gibson who assed away
on his job in Chicago, Illinois from
a heart attack. He is survived by
6 brothers, Messrs B. A. Every
Eddie. D. X, Claude and j. D. Glib
son and Miss Eula Mae Gibson
and mother, Mrs Viola Gibson, lie
Factory Street.
A very delightful holiday affair
was the Christmas Party given in
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-01-04

Mr.. and Mrs. sly Willis were
happy to have their daughter,
Sarah and sons home for the holt
days.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-01-04

Mr.and Mrs. Watts, Clifton ST.,
had as their houseguest during the
holidays their neice, Mrs Barbara
-Currie of DeKalb. Miss. Mrs. Cur
RE reorts an enjoyable holiday
visit
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-01-04

Mrs. Ethel Harris Blackman of
Memphis, Tennessee spent several
days during the holidays in the
home of her mother, Mrs. Sarah
Harris and sister, Mrs Lucille Har-
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-01-04

Home for the holidays were Mr.
and Mrs. Cyril Crockrell, son-in-
law and daughter of DR.. and Mrs
Leroy Smith, North Parish Street
The Crockrells make their home ir
Washington, D. C.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-01-04

AS guests of their son-in-laW and
daughter, brand Mrs. w. H. Allen
of Nashville, Tennessee Mr.. and
Mrs. M. E. Mosley. West Cohea ST.,
reorts holiday visit that was fill
ed to the brim with good times and
enjoy ent. Leaving Jackson,
Monday. December %, the Mosleys
stopped over in Memphis, Tennessee
where they were guests in the
home of Mrs Mosley's brother and
sister-in-law. Mr.. and Mrs. B. c..
Olive. They were also entertained
in Memhis by Mrs. Pearl Child
Hicks who formerly lived here. In
Nashville, the Moselys enjoyed a
visit during which many social
courtesies. were extended that will
make the tri one to be long rem
embered. During his absence Mr..
Mosley's business was conducted
by his son, Miller Mosely, Jr., a
student of Tennessee State College
who was home during the holidays.
Evening star., 1947-09-01
Playhouse, New Art Cinema,
To Rise on Delmonico's Site
By Joy Curmody

That swank midtown cinema heater which limited
last April formally announced today.
the location 727 Fifteenth
previously
night Dmoncos
Playhouse sister pioneer movie
Evening star., 1947-09-01

The Raiders: Cage of Nightin-
gales; Beauty and the Beast;
and THE Great Mr.. Handel"
Date of the formal opening OF
the new theater will be announced
later.
Life With Father" will hit the
Washington rialto somewhat earlier
than you may have anticipated.
The Warner production which has
already established itself as one of
the major achievements of the
movies year, is booked to open at
the Earle on September II.
Its length of run is something that
everyone Is eligible to guess about,
with guesses based, of course, upon
the fact that Life With Father"
lasted eight years on Broadway,
the same eight on the road, and now
is launched upon London run of
x duration.
Today, by midnight, is the dead
line for entrance into the Earle
Theater's Carnegie Hall" musical
scholarship content. Any Wash
ington, or suburban, musician under
80 years of age and not already
classified as professional is eligible
for the scholarships which have been
established by Boris Morros, pro-
ducer of Carnegie Hail.
Letters should state the musical
background, length of study, and
teachers of the applicants.
Additions will be held some time
this week with group of outstand-
ing Washington music teachers act
ing as judges. Recordings will be
made of performances, which will be
sent to New York for the national
finals of the contest. in which judges
will be singers Rise Stevens and
Ezio Pima, together with Conductor
Morros.
Monday memos: The Theater
Guild and its partner. United States
Steel, will return to the air on ABC
next Sunday evening, with James
Stewart heading cast in the pres
entation of "One Sunday Afternoon. !"
The new program time is $3.50
pm, half an hour earlier than last
year -. Tomorrow, when every one
gets back to work, Katharine Cor
nell will do the same, beginning re-
hearsals of Anthony and Cleo
patra," in which she will tour this
fall prior to opening on Broadway.
In the cast will be Lenore
Uric and Geoffrey Tearle AL
though the total subscriber list is
in excess of 1000 as of this morn
ing, the Theater ld-American
Theater Society announces there
still are opportunities to subscribe
to this years series of six plays at
the National.