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Kodiak mirror., 1947-02-22
Girl Rescued
 From Ice FIOe

The cries of a httle girl on an ice foe in St. Pauls harbor were heard by Lee Bettinger, in his bottling works on Marine Way, and looking out he saw the foe was several feet from shore and drifting toward the open water.
 Mayor Bettinger waded out in several feet of water and carried the scared child to shore.
 The event occurred Wednes- day, when the tide had drlfted scattered chunks of ice into St. Paul harbor.
 The little girl said she was playing with a little boy and that the boy showed the ice foe out and then, "swam" CD to shore.
 The rescued enid was Sharon McElwain, 5 years old, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. H L McElwaiD wbo live across from the fire hal near the beach
 Sharon did not tell her parents about her experience.
Kodiak mirror., 1947-02-22
information Wanted

The U. s. Commissioners office is seeking information as to the present whereabouts Of Seth Forsgren and George 4. Carlson, who were known to be in Kodiak in 1889.
 The two men, or anyone know ing their whereabouts, are asked to get iD touch with the office on an important matter
Kodiak mirror., 1947-02-22
KEA Meet Date Set

The annual meeting of the members of the Kodiak Electric Association has been set for March 3, at the Kodiak Com munity Center, it was announced thIs week.
 Main object of business will be the election of the g members for the board of directors.
Kodiak mirror., 1947-02-22

Washington (R)-A bill de- claring null and void" the na- tionwide accumulation of almost 6 billion in portal pay claims and barring any in the future, was approved by the Senate Judici- ary subcommittee. It will go before the Senate next week.
Kodiak mirror., 1947-02-22

New York (R)-At least 8 persons are dead as the heaviest snowstorm in years gripped the East, closing schools and snarl- ng traffic and slowing business md industry. Snow depths ranged up to l9 inches in Lee county, Virginia and New York I2 inches.
Kodiak mirror., 1947-02-22
Fund NearS $6OOOMark

Nearing the six thousand dol lar mark yesterday afternoon, the Kodiak Community Center's campaign for $6500 with which to carry out it's operations in 1947 was an assured success, it was reported by the Center's financial chairman, MT. O. A. Torgerson. The actual figure of contributions and pledges at 2 pm yesterday was S5835.00 with still a few scattered precincts" to be heard from. Contributions this week ranged from child's fifty cent piece to a $200 check from the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
 The campaign books will be held open a few more days, MT Torgerson announced, to give folks whom the solicitors have not reached a chance to pledge their share of the load. Last min- ute contributions can be turned in at the Bank of Kodiak or mailed to the Community Cent CT.
 Beginning next week the com plete list of donors will be pub lished in the Mirror
 Appreciation for the splendid response O. Kodiak lesidents for thelr generous cooperation m making DO sible the operation of the Community Center for the balance of the years was express ed yesterday by both NIT. Tor gerson and Dr A Holmes John- son, chairman of the board of d rectors of the Center The ies- ponse to the Center's campaign was city-wide. MT. Torgerson pointed cut, indicating that the people of Kodiak are solidly be- hind their Center and it's prog ram of recreational, cultural and social activities for the benefit of the entire community
 Special thanks were expressed by MT. Torgerson for the untir- ing efforts of the many people who spent time campaigning in the Center's drive for funds. Many of these workers, braving storm and flood, spent hours each day of the campaign calling on residents and business houses. Also, he added, additional c. edit for the success of the campaign gees to the bus ness men of the community for their generous donations of advertising space on behalf of the project.
Kodiak mirror., 1947-02-22
Siren Broken

The fire siren atop Bert's drug store is out of commission, which explains the absence of the use of It at noon during the past week.
Kodiak mirror., 1947-02-22

c. c. Saeman, local coin col Iector, has another of a series of his collection on display at the bank of Kodiak this week.
 It is devoted Co Greek coins, from 600 to 200 B. c. and in, cludes many rare and odd items
Kodiak mirror., 1947-02-22
Closed Today

The Bank of Kodiak and the post office will be closed today in honor of Washington birth day
 A1mail will be distributed ii there IS 8 plane today.
 Mrs. Gertrude Blankenbu g and daughter let on the Denah, 1, for her former home in Bose Idaho
Kodiak mirror., 1947-02-22

~14 D4 csN q Jun Alaska
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-03-17
CarboneH, City's
Tourney EnUOy
To Cuba, Returns

City Commissioner John
carbonell. Key Vests AM
bassador" to Cuba fer the
l947 Key West International
/ Fishing! Tournament. return
ed here this morning on an
Aerovias O plane after ex-
tending an Invitation TO Gu
ban notables to participate in
the tournament.
Ambassadors Carbonell ex-
tended the keys of the city
TO the Havana mayor and
other high officials were
asked to come to the tourna-
ment as well as residents of
Cuba who can participate
during Jose Marii Week.
starting April 6.
City Commissioners Albert
B. Cooper. who accompanied
Carbonell said IF we give
them as big a reception as
they gave us. Jose Marti
Week will be a terrific &C.
casion." Tournament Direc-
tor Lee Mason and Louis
Boza,i father of Doris Boza.
Jose Marti Week Queen. ac-
companied carbonell also.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-03-17
Dan Lastres Signs
With Tampa Club

Danny Lastres, well-known
Key West ball player and star
shortstop of the Pirates, has
been signed for the 1947 season
by the Tampa Smokers. Lastres
played the first half of the 1946
season with the Smokers.
The Tampa Tribune referred
to the signing of Lastres as
cheerful news"
THE only cheerful news
from the Smokers" says Sports
Writer Bobb Hicks. came out
of the business office where
President Tom Spicola an
nounced the signing of Danny
Lssfres. shortstop on the team
for the first half of last sea-
son. .f0s assa3 Sa'
"Lastres has reported in good
physical shape and will report to
the Smokers pilot today for his
first workout. The uyoungstera is
ready to settle down. and try real
hard for a starting post onsethe
Tampa teans6 Spicola said aHi
1.-The young Key West infield-
err was signed last season by Spi-
cola from the Bob Teller base
ball school which was held here.
He quit in mid season and went
home to Key West"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-03-17
City Officials
To Attend Dinner
For Miami Club

The spaghetti dinner in honor
Of the Miami Tourists baseball
club, which was to have been
held last night, will be held next
Sunday instead at 8 p. m. Some
rs persons are expected to sit
down to a handsome repast of
fered through the generosity of
local reStauranteur.
Mayor w. w. Demeritt and
City Commissioners Albert
Cooper and John Carbonell will
be among the guests, together
with local newspapermen and a
number of Key West baseball
players. Jay Cone, general man
ager of the Miami club, and Dave
Coble, playing manager, will be
among the leading visiting
guests.
Music will be provided by the
Big Four. The generous host is
sponsoring the event as a ges-
ture of goodwill, craftsmanship
and Key West hospitality to the
visiting club which has made the
Island City its spring training
site.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-03-17
Players Respond
10 First Call For
High School Nine

Coach N. II. Pepper issued the
first call for candidates for his
Key West High l947 baseball
team today. A good turnout re-
spended and were told to report
f0f the first practice session to-
morrow az 3 p. m, at Municipal
Stadium.
Pepper expressed appreciation
Cor the attitude of Roy Hamlin,
chairman of the Stadium Com
mittee, and Jay Cone, general
manager Of the Miami Tourists,
ioF allowing the school to prac-
lice daily on the new stadium
field from 3 30 p. m.
Negotiations for games are UNI
dcrway with Pahokee, Redland,
Homestead. Tech High, 81. Pa
tricks and Gesu. A numbeT of
other schools have been contact
cd and a definite schedule will
BE- given ont at later date.
Games will be played on Friday
and Saturday afternoons.
The Conchs will have both a
varsity and junior varsity nine.
All boys in school are eligible,
provided they meet the Florida
Hiah School Athletic Associa-
tons qualifications.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-03-17
Stirrup Elected
District Officer
AtLegion Meeting

Vance C. Stirrup. post COM
mander OF Arthur Sawyer Post
% of the American Legion, was
elected to serve as department
executive committeeman for the
10th Legion District at district
conference at Post IS, 1928 Alton
Road, Miami Beach, Saturday.
The Key West delegation of
Legionnaires returned Sunday
evening from the Beach where
they attended the conference.
Stirrup will serve with Paul Da-
wage of Coral Gables on the ex-
ecutive committee. Harry Coop
er, Miami Beach, was elected dis
trict commander.
Stirrup will take office as de-
partment officer after the depart
ment convention at Miami in
April. 1t was stated that the Ma
tional Convention will be held in
New York City from Aug. % to
Sept. |.
Saturday the 40 and 8 held an
initiation of wreck" on the Mi
ami Beach pier. Local Legion
mares who We're initiated in the
40 and 8 were George A. Warren,
George H. Conant, Francis B.
Picdela, Key West, and Jack
Wilkinson, Tavernier Post.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-03-17
Campaign
To Aid Key West
Spring Business

A campaign to bolster K e Y
Vests spring tourist. business has
been started here. Glenn c. Price,
president of the Key West Cham
Der of Commerce, said today.
Calling attention of northern
tourists to the opportunity Key
West offers as location for a
spring vacation, an advertise
ment will appear in the Spring
Resort issue of New York news
papers tomorrow, Price said.
Tarpon fishing, at its best in
April and May, will be featured
in the advertisement. The ex-
pense of the ads will be borne
out of the general advertising
fund of the Chamber of Com
merce.
The st. Johns River Trail and
the Orange Blossom Trail, two
highly publicized routes for mo-
florists travelling south, are con-
sidering extending their scope of
publicity to include Key West as
the southern terminus of their
trails. @
At present their advertising in
dictates Miami as the end of the
line but with a revision of their
maps, which is contemplated by
them before next season, K e Y
West will beK shown as one of
the important. resort settles.
The, recently formed East
Coast Highway Association will
attempt to direct northern traf-
fic by way of Highway Number
/ to the South so this commun-
ity is in a strategic location, at
the end of all roads.
The amount of publicity and
advertising released by the three
Highway Associations is tremen-
dous and we will undoubtedly
benefit to a large degree by
their efforts.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-03-17
Another Turtle
Boat Gets Here
With lO5 Aboard

Another turtle boat. loaded
with 1876 Of the denizens Of the
deep, arrived today at the docks
of Thompson Enterprises, Inc.
1t was the Jensons, a 39-ton
sailing vessel under the command
of Capt. Joseph Anglin, which
reached Key West after seven.
day run from Mosquito Keys, off
the coast of Nicaragua.
Unloading of the turtles was
under way throughout the day.
There was a liberal sprinkling
of tourists and winters to view
the mammals as they were taken
from the ship and rolled ON
their backs to the "craWlS."
The turtles weighed from so to
300 pounds. They were captured
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-03-17
NeaU Prenatal
Glasses Start

The USO prenatal class of six
sessions, under the instruction of
Public Health Nurse Mrs. Blanche
Preston, will begin a new course
at 1880 pm. tomorrow.
During the recently completed
course two of the Navy wives at
tending, Mrs. Anne Cypherd and
Mrs. Theresa Groves, became the
mothers of beautiful, healthy ba-
bies, USO officials said today.
A drawing for prizes resulted
in the award of a bassinette, lay
cite garments and infants drug
supplies to the winners, the Mes
danes Grace Gremer, Alice Mon
kelban and Anne Bell Meyers.
The class will meet in the trop-
ical atmosphere of the Jackson
Square USO Patio every Tuesday
at 1870 pm. and tea, will be serv-
ed after each session All ex-
pectant mothers are invited to
attend. "a
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-03-17
Bjornsen's 2S-Pound Amberjack Leads
White House Fishing Sweepstakes

sett. presidential secretary.
appears to be the leader for
the Sweepstakes vest pocket
gold cup for the smallest fish.
A number of correspondents
went fishing again today so
Bjornson and Hassett may be
supplanted as leaders before
nightfall. -
Winner of the best catch"
cup offered by the tourna-
ment committee is to be de-
termined by a vote Of the
correspondents. John B. Ad-
ans of Columbia Broadcast
ing System proposed Bill
Smith. Associated Press
photographer. as the win
ner, for hooking Clifford's
boat. the Sandy" Walter
Fitzmaurice of Newsweek.
however. believed his coat
of terrific sunburn was the
best catch of the day.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-03-17
Civil Service Examination
For atomic Commission

The Board of Civil Service Ex-
aminers for the United States
Atomic Energy Commission, Oak
Ridge, Tennessee, is currently
conducting an open competitive
unassembled Civil Service ex-
animation for the position of en-
cheering craftsman in grades of
spa through SP-8. Entrance sal
aries for these positions range
from $l,822 through $3,397 per
annum. Applications from quail
fled craftsmen in Key West are
invited.
Arthur Pastorini, secretary of
the local board of u. S. Civil
Service Examiners at the local
post office, made the above an
nouncement today.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-03-17
E. Nj. Rodriguez
Becomes Corporal
fSDectnI 20 The tTfjHen.
0CA RATION FIELD Fls


BOCA RATION FIELD, Fla,
March 17.-Eudalio NJ. Rodriguez
of 1910 Grinnell street, Key
West, son Of Noise Rodriguez, of
1923 Margaret street, Key West,
has recently been promoted to
the grade of Corporal.
Cpl. Rodriguez entered the
service January 81, 1916. He was
previously stationed at Sheppard
Field, Texas.
Before entering the service
Cpl. Rodriguez was stock room
for Allied Control Co.,
New York City. He attended the
Harran High School of Aviation,
New York City
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-03-17

Bjorn Bicrnson. National
Broadcasting Co. commenta-
tor. with the presidential
party. is current leader in
the White House Sweep
stakes. special event of the
l947 Key West Fishing
Tournament. Bjornson caught
. 28-pound amberjack Satur-
day from Navy crash boat.
President Truman caught
a 5-pound Spanish mackerel
but his boat beat out Clark
Clifford's craft for largest
fish honors when Fleet Adj
miral William D. LeahY boat
ed 22-pound amberjack.
Clifford and his companions
caught Is fish. including bo-
nita. barracuda. snspper and
mackereL TO win the pool for
the most fish.
A two pound mackerel
caught by William D. Has
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-03-17
Content All,,,,nae
Meets TOMORROW

The Alumnae of the Convent
of Mary Immaculate will hold
an important business meeting
tomorrow at 7:30 p. m, at st.
Ceciia's Hall.
Amendments to the ConstituS
ton will be brought up for dis
cussion and officers far the COM
ing term will be elected.
The annual reunion will be
held on Easter Monday, April Z,
at 600 p. m. All graduates are
cordially invited.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-03-17
Bob billiard
Wins Blind Bogie

Bob billiard won first prize of
$3.50 in the Blind Bogie tourna-
ment held over the weekend at
the Key West Golf Club. Charles
Yates took second prize of 81 and
G. b. Mcdonald third prize of
$3.50.
Jimmy Mira was low medalist
with 76 and Humbert Mira
rinner-up with 70. In thwd
place with an 80 was DR.. Jack
Hayes.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-03-17
Women To Bowl
AT Air Station

The USO-Navy Wives Club
bowling teams will play at the
Naval Air Station alleys tomorrow
morning, as the USN Sub Base
alleys are being re-finished and
vii mot be ready until next
week.
The Easter Ham Handicap
Bowling Tournament" will be
held in three weeks, and the
prospective competitors will lose
no opportunity to improve their
scores.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-03-17
Many Fans Came To Ball Park Despite
DOwnpOur Which Rained Offspring
Opener AT Stadium Here Sunday
kEt WEST CHAMPS EN-
PECTED TO GIVE WIS.,
TING TOURISTS STUB
BORN BATTLE

h1in washed out the Miami
Tousisis' first scheduled game in
hey West yesterday against the
Nd Raiders. but General Man
saef 1sy Gone announced that ar
Fsneements bad been made with
NoF iamlin 10 play the game
teumff0w a. Municipal Stadium
- zoo p. m.
PARK attendants stated that a
large number Of potential spec
tafofs came % the park despite
the weather. and was further re-
ported that no less than q dozen
ears from Miami came TO see the
Kame.
Meanwhile, Manager Dave
Cohie took has club out again
early this morning for further
workouts and batting practice. He
slill has his squad split in half,
with morning and afternoon
Wutkouts Actually, the two days
deiay will be- beneficial 20 the To-
Gal fans. since Il assures them of
~ opportunity 20 see more OF the
Mann regulars In action against
tise local club.
Big Cuna to Play
Cnbies has definitely stated
tiMi nost of the big guns will see
ssan IA the tili tomorrow, and
t8fNe iafunui Is expected for the
il4si e4hlbition game.
Meanwhile plans for the Bal
tln,ofe Rama here on March 20
we're progressing favorably. ac-
eofdinR b. Mrs. Jack AFlen, chair
man IN charge Of details for the
MAme. which Is beinb sponsored
Isl the naziness and Professional
women's Club d Key West. Tick
a. were belng distributed today,
ana one II the largest turnouts
ln ne history Of local baseball is
expected % attend the game.
Mere Seats Needed
Several former major league
siass Will be- included in the ros-
81 ~ the Baltimore Orioles, and
Nas assured that the full ros-
e. and the first team viii appear
il ksy West. Cone further an
npunced that every effort is be-
lns made 10 move more bleacher
sesis into Municipal Stadium. In
ttfeet IN the local games has
feached such . peak, that il was
thought the additional seating
eApacity was necessary.
The Havana Club, which re-
GENTLY defeated the Montreal
Club In Havana two straight
games. viii appear in Key West
April and 6 for games against
tfe Tourists and the Key West
~ Stars.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-03-17
4. 4. JACKSON
ON YOSEMITE
fgaecBal 90 The Csft1enJ
- - y NNFEs@ TIL aN.rcl,

Especial 10 The Cstt1enJ
GREAT LAKES, Ill, March IL.
Charles l.. Jackson, Jr., stew
ards mate, second class, 20, OF
Windsor lane, Key West, is serv-
ine aboard the destroyer tender
uSs Yosemite. flagship of Rear
Admiral Frank Z. Beatty, Com
n,ander Destroyers, Alta mite
Fleet.
The Yosemite began its cruise
carly in January at Casco Bay,
Portland. Me-. with stop-overs at
Charleston, S. c., Newport, X. H.
New London, Conn, New YORK.
N. ", and Norfolk, Va. Other
ports to be visited are Guantana-
mo Bay, Cuba, Key West ana
jacksonville, Fla.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-03-17
BENEFITED By REST
(Continued from Page One)

j. c. Yelton, the tall, young pas
tor of the church, and said the
President would like to attend
the services.
Secret Servicemen were sta
toned at all open entrances and
all other doors to the congrega-
ton room were locked. The rain
was beating down in torrents on
the frame church building, said
to be 70 years old, but the Presi-
dent ran snimbly up the front
steps and Entered the church with
Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy,
his chief-of-staff; Rear Admiral
James H. Foskett, naval aide;
Clark Clifford, legal advisor, and
Neal Helm, an old friend from
Charlottesville, Mo. -
Hr Sermon On Peace
The Presidential party sat in
the 14th row from the front on
the pastors left, Rev. Yelton had
announced Saturday his sermon
topic would be Publishing Peace
originally taken from a verse in
Isaiah, "How beautiful are the
feet of him that bringeth good
ltidings that publisheth peace"
The pastor elaborated on the
words of Christ following the Last
Supper, Peace / leave with you,
my peace l give unto you: not as
the world giveth give l unto you.
Let not your heart be troubled
neither let it be afraid"
The pastor said that "peace is
now a spiritual gift and peace as
purchased by Christ procures for
us inward power and outward ex-
pectancy." The pastor continued,
Peace is produced by the spir-
it,"
Rev. Yelton said, 1--WE as Chris
tians should be interested in this
world politically, economically
and socially, as well as spiritual
ly. In the world to come, all of
us have certain wonderings but
we should have them, just as our
interest in the problems of this
world should not Wane."
Mr.. Truman joined with the
congregation in singing the
hymns, Glory to His Name" and
In the Cross of Christ.
Rev. Yelton made no mention
of the President, except in his
prayer, which, he pointed out la
ter, was the same as he had made
at the prayer meeting on We'd
nesday night. The pastors pray
er asked for the Almighty'S bless
ing on magistrates, governors,
and for all in authority and par
tlcularly for our honored Presi-
dent of these, our United States,
the greatest nation under heaven. -
President Leaves
AS the benediction and choral
amen commenced at the conclu-
sion of the services, Presiden-
tial aide tapped the President on
the arm and he arose to leave the
church. Many in the congrega-
ton were unaware even then that
the President was worshipping
with them.
AS Mr.. Truman left the church,
he shook hands with Rev. Yelton,
who told him that he was great
ly honored, Mr.. President, to have
you with us today" Mr.. Truman
gripped the minister's hand earn
estly.
Rev. Yelton later said that ne
had been nine miles out at sea
fishing when he heard of the
Presidents message to Congress
on Greece last Wednesday and
Z considered the pronouncement as
Striking a responsive chord in oul
hearts and heads. He expressed
10Y at trying to minister to thz
man who bears the burdens Of
state
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-03-17

in nets strung along the cuast e
Nicaragua and loaded on the 1en-
sons, which sails out Of Grand
Cayman and flies the British
flag.
The turtles arc destined to ll0.
come the famous Key West aoasp
and bouillon, and steaks. whiph
are much enjoyed by Key Wed.
ers and visitors.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-03-17
Homer Slaughter I'm
Augusta Hospital

AUGUSTA. Ga, March IT.
Sgt. Horace Slaughter, CE, son
of Homer Slaughter, 90l North
Beach, Key West, Fla, has been
admitted to the Oliver General
Hospital here for further treat
ment.
Thousands of service men,. who
fought insEurope and the Pacific.
are today receiving medical and
surgical care at this orthopedic
center.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-03-17

Wilbur D. Steele of Lyme, Con-
necticut, short-story writer, born
at Greensboro, N. c., 81 years
ago.