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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-02-10

season. Being hardy, however, it
has advantages of surviving oc-
casionaly freezing spells that cut
tropical shrubbery to the ground.
A tree form of Grape Myrtle
not so commonly encountered is
l.. Flos Acknowledgements Grape
Myrtle,-of which DIR. NehYllng
wrote: I'VE grow III Florida the
most exquisite Queens Grape
Myrtle, very tender evergreen
species. The present species,
though much grown in India, is
a native of China, particularly
the southern part of the Celestial
Empire, where it evidently has
been grown in the gardens since
time immemorial. It's leaves are
rather small, about two inches
long, elliptic or oblong." .~.' -..-
AS previously stated, tn e
Queens Grape Myrtle. is not COM
monty met with in South Fiorida,
the only tree of this species CALI
ed to mind at this time being in
the yard of Mrs. Widerquist ON
Anderson Avenue in Fort Myers.
1t is worthy of more general
planting.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-02-10
FRADY REPORTS HERE
FOR NAVAL SERVICE
'TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS
know America)

Charles Sawyer, Secretary of
Commerce, born in Cincisnati, 81
years ago.
Cornelius. F. Kelley, board
chairman OF Anaconda Copper,
born at Mineral Hill, New, "a
years ago.
Marguerite M. Wells, president
of the National League of Women
Voters, Washington, born in Mil
waukee, n years ago.
Prof. Charles P. Smyth of
Princeton University, famed
chemist, atom bomb researcher,
born at Clinton, N. Y, "a years
ago.
Vice Admiral Francis E. M
Whiting, retired, president of the
Licensed Beverage Industries,
born So years ago.
Leasing J. Rosenwald, mer-
chant, civic worker, born in Chi
cago, SO years ago.
Harry Bingham, president of
the Louisville, KY, Times, born in
Louisville, 43 years ago.
DR.. Arthur A. Hauck, president
of the University of Maine, born
Springfield, Mimi, SO years ago
Dorman H. Smith, cartoonist,
born SteubenVille, Ohio, 81 years
ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-02-10
France DOonls
TeleyiisiiOn

PARIS-(P)-France is taking
to television. BY the end of the
yearyfeur different transmitters
VIII be in operation in the
countrS
IT h3sn't reached the point
Where television receivers are
being ms allied to attract crowds
in >sIdeNalk cafes or as an added
attraction to Can Can" show.
But n,Qa0 sets are registered in
PARIS Officials believe that there
are many more unregistered sets.
Radio. Sets in France are regis
tered and each set owned has to
pay a,tax of about two. dollars a
year.sksfthough it has been custo-
mary With radio to let taxes pay
for EH4ksans and keep the air.
ways1trS OF commercials, Radio
DISQUALIFICATION is considering
selling time to sponsors.
This revolutionary move on the
EurQBsan, Anyways is being held
up XsGQplmunists A spokesman
said RECENTLY that if the airways
are opened to advertising, the
wealthy Communist Party of
France will be one of the first
customers, The matter if dis
elimination he said, has been
delaying a decision.
AT present there is only one
television transmitter. That is on
the Eiffel Tower. By the end of
this year there will be a second
UanSmitter operating in Paris,
one in Lyon and one in Lille.
The television studios on the
Left Bank were started while the
Germans were here. The Nazi
chieftainS in France were taken
with the idea and consequently
dad everything they could to help
their captives along. =
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-02-10

Grape Myrtle may be had in
carmine red, rose pink, purple
and white Towering species, rose
pink being the most vigorous
growing and floriferous, of which
the late DR.. Henry Nehrling said:
My favorite specimen, the rose
colored form, has panicles of
flowers about yard long if the
many auxiliary clusters are also
taken into consideration. They
form an almost unbroken sheet
of color as there are many up
right flaming branches. This form
is undoubtedly the most snowy
one. There are, however, quite a
few distant varieties, among them
scarlet, purple blush, and even
pure white sorts. None of them
are quite as floriferous and
snowy as the rose-colored variety.
My specimen of the latter is sur
rounded by many vigorous seed
lings which are constantly COM
ing up from self-Sown seeds"
Bailey says of this gorgeous
Towering shrub: Grape Myrtle
is Of the easiest cultivation. The
old bushes bloom profusely, but
the plant will produce flowers
the first year from seed. 1t may
also be propagated from cuttings
Of ripe wood. The bloom may be
increased by cutting back so that
fresh growth is secured. 1t has no
special soil requirements"
While the Grape Myrtle is a
common sight throughout the
southern states it is not so pro-
fusely planted in Florida, due
no doubt, to the fact that it is
deciduous and summer blooming,
local preference being for ever
green trees and shrubs that
bloom during the winter tourist
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IL Now Assistant
Operations Officer
Of Key West
Naval Base -

Lieutenant r. A. Frady, USN,
reported at Key West Naval Base
for duty here, following tour of
duty at the Memphis General
Depot as the Navy representative
Of the American Graves Registra-
ton Service of the U. S. Army.
Lieutenant Frady will be assis-
tant TO the Operations Officer at
Key West Naval Base. Command
er Eli Vinock, USN, is operations
officer. Commander Vinock is
leaving for Guam in April,
Lieutenant Frady reported to
Captain c. c. Adell, USN, COM
mander of the Key West Naval
Base and was Immediately as
signed as assistant operations
officer.
During the recent war, Lieu
tenant Frady was engineering
officer aboard the USS Fogg and
the USS Odum, and later became
executive officer of the Odum.
Later he finished the war on the
executive staff of the admins
tration of Green Cold Springs,
Florida, and assistant engineer
ing officer of Sub Group One of
Florida group of the Atlantic
Reserve Fleet.
Lieutenant Frady joined the
Navy in 1885 as an enlisted man.
He was a chief machinist's mate
at the outbreak of the war, and
subsequently received his COM
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Two pounds of turnips will
make five or six servings; to pre-
pare them cut off roots and tops,
pare thinly and then cut into
cubes. Cook them quickly in
small amount of boiling sailed
water.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-02-10
''OId at4O,5O,6
-- Man, You're Crazv

Forget your agel Thousands are poppy at TO- Try
"peppng up with Ostrex Contains tonic for weak.
rundown feeling due solely 10 body's lack Of iron
which many Ulen and women call "old." Fry
OStrex Tonic Tablets for pep. younger feeling. this
very day. New get acquainted size OnIE 500.
At ali drug stores everywhere--in
Key West. at Gardeners PhagFBacy.
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The Hardy Grape Myrtle
BY A. II. ANDREWS

Up Wirephoto
BY A. H. ANDREWS

One OF the hardest and most snowy Towering shrubs
throughout the entire South the Grape Myrtle benq con-
spcuous feature of southern parks grdens as for north
as Baltimore Known botonicuy Logershoema otter Moq
nus Logersoem Swedish boonist the genus sod to con
slst OF about twenty species oil natives of tropical Asia Be-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-02-10

The owl of Europe has for
years been an emblem of wisdom
and in early years was accepted
as the special ward of Pallas
Athena of the Greeks.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-02-10

mission. His home town is in Lex
ington, N, c., He and his wife
will live here.
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Mary Queen of Scots had a
watch in a case shaped like a
skull.
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-11
School Carnival Set For Nov. 18

The School Carnival to take place November Is is expected to surpass those of past years in fun and entertainment with big ger and better prizes to be given away at the many concessions. The entire school is busily en- gagged in preparing for the gala event.
 Purpose of the Carnival is to raise funds for new chairs for the gymnasium where there is great need for comfortable seat ing for plays, sports events and the various programs to which the public is invited.
 For an evening of fun and re- taxation, plan to attend the Car nival and participate in the vari- out games offered for your en- tertainment.
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-11
Women's Club Sees Fire Demonstration

Fire Chief Fred Kielcheski discussed various kinds of fire extingulshers and fire proven tion with members and visitors of Seward Woman Club Thurs day night at the regular meeting of the club.
 He laid special emphasis upon keeping trash from gathering around buildings.
 Keep matches out of reach of children.
 The fire extinguisher should be kept near the point of exit, not near the stove, he said, be- cause if a fire should start al or near the stove it probably would not be easy to reach the extinguisher.
 Keep all doors and windows closed until the firemen arrive, then leave it up to them.
 Call the fire department first, and report all fires, no matter how small. They would rather turn out for dozen alarms that prove to be of little consequence than have to fight big one.
 That is what the department is for," said MT. Kielcheski, ito prevent a big fire by stopping little ones."
 After the demonstration, the club went into regular session during which it was decided that the Civic Betterment pro- ject for the year would be to join the City Council in the pur. chase of street signs.
 The treasurer was authorized to purchase a Christmas Seal Bond, and plans were laid for membership campaign. Mrs. Elsie Blue offered a box of Nylon hose to the first member who brings in five new members this year.
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-11
LUTHERAN LADIES AID INSTALLS OFFICERS

At the regular monthly meet ing of the Lutheran Ladies Aid, officers for the new year were elected and the retiring presi- dent, Mrs. Robert Elhard, held an impressive installation serv. ice. The new officers are:
 Miss Lucille Stephan, presi. dent; Mrs. Fred Schomburg, vice president; Mrs. Frank Cooper, secretary; Mrs. Clarence Larsen treasurer.
 Plans were made for the De. cember 13 meeting, which will be a Christmas party, covered dish dinner served in the Church parlors, and the husbands of the members are invited guests.
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-11
UNIVERSITY FUND BEING WELL-SUBSCRIBED

The fund being subscribed to send a delegate to the meeting of the Board of Education of the Methodist Church early in De- cember is being subscribed to by the people of Seward in very commendable manner.
 Pledges only have been asked so far but with the site assured in case Seward is chosen as the location of the college, it is ex-. pected that collection of money will begin immediately.
 It is particularly desired that no one feel sighted if they are not approached for their share in the project. Subscriptions may be made by check, made out to The University Fund, and mailed to the Seward Chamber of Com merce, The Seward Seaport Rec ord, Mrs. Max Hamilton, or MT. George Lesko.
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-11
Halloween Ball Nets $500

Miss Lorana (Red) Stolp re- ports the proceeds from the Hal loWe'en masquerade party total ed $639. Expenses amounted to S399, leaving a balance of $500 to be used in promoting Christ mas party for the children of Seward and Jesse Lee Home.
 A committee is being formed to make plans for the party, which is expected to be the big gest affair of it's kind ever held in Seward.
 Miss Stolp wishes to thank everyone who helped in making the masquerade dance a success
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-11
Sewordifes Express Thanks 10 Longtime Resident of City

The people of Seward are to- day expressing their heartfelt thanks to Mrs. T. w. Hawkins for her generous grant of land for the proposed site of liberal arts college which will be estab- lished some where in Alaska.
 Mrs. Hawkins is a long time resident of Seward and we'll known to residents of this com munity. Her sincerity is doubted by no one and her generosity is appreciated by all.
 The land grant is composed of no acres of land immediately off the end of the Nash Road and reaches a short distance up the hillside. It is an ideal location for such an institution as planned by the Board of Education of the Methodist Church and it's ac- quisition may well be the decid- ing factor in making Seward the choice for location of the school.
 So, it's orchids to you, Mrs. T. w. Hawkins, from the grateful people of this community.
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-11
EIks Official Visits Local B.P.O.E.

R. T. Thayer, District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler, B.P.O.E., made his official visitation on Monday evening, Nov. 7, to Sew ard Lodge 1773, B.P.O.E.
 Dan Llaymon, Exalted Ruler of the Fairbanks Elks Lodge, ac- companied Thayer on his Sew ard visit.
 Local Elks officers entertained Mir. Thayer at dinner at the Chop Suey House and lunch was served the entire membership after a meeting at which three candidates were initiated.
 The initiates were George Les ko, Joseph R. Kinney, and John J. Offield
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-11
Lions Club Sponsors Benefit BuII For University Fund

The Seward Lions Club is sponsoring a community dance to be held on Wednesday eve ming, Nov. 23, in the Seward Civic Center, beginning at 9 pm.
 The affair is planned as a benefit for the University Fund and all proceeds will be added to the fund being raised to send a Seward representative to con- fer with the Board of Education of the Methodist Church in an effort to have Seward chosen as location for the college to be established somewhere in the Territory.
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-11
Game Violation DruWs Fines, Confiscufion

Glenn and Vida Drown plead guilty on October 19 in U. s. Commissioners Court to charge of obtaining a Territorial game license under false pretenses and were fined $50 and S25 respec- lively. One moose was confiS- cated by Fish and Wildlife Serv- ice Agent C. M. Carson and turned over to the Jesse Lee Home.
 MT. and Mrs. Drown are resi- dents of kalispell, Montana. They spent the summer here and this fall made false statements in obtaining hunting licenses. They were arrested by Agent Carson just before boarding the train for Anchorage and the States.
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-11
Jr. Women Nicer Wi+h Mrs. Glenn Tressler

The Junior Women's Club had it's regular business meeting on Tuesday evening, Nov. 8, at the home of Mrs. Glenn Tressler, with president Jerry Moves pre- siding.
 Members brought their hand made articles for the cedar chest. There are many nice things fin ished for the chest and it is on display in the window of the Youth Center this week. Those that did not make articles for the project donated money for sheets.
 Two new members were voted into the club, Margaret Clifford and Mrs. Everett Skinner. Lois Apted, secretary, has moved to Moose Pass, so Mrs. Skinner was voted in as the new secretary.
 During the meeting each mem Der folded 100 sheets of Christ mas Seals and placed them in envelopes with the accompany ing letters, ready for mailing.
 Every member present prom ised to write letters to the four members of the Board of Educa- tion of the Methodist Church stating advantages of Seward as the site for the new college.
 Refreshments were served by the hostesses, Mrs. Kendall Cob ban and Mrs. Glenn Tressler.
 The next meeting will be a social in the basement of the Episcopal Church on Tuesday evening, Nov. 9, at 8 pm.
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-11
Young Physician To Assist at Hospital And Sunuforium

Dr. Robert Crabill, from Baker, Oregon, arrived Nov. 4 to work with Dr. J. H. Shelton in Seward. He will divide his time between the city practice and the Sanatorium, where he has living quarters.
 Dr. Crabill is graduate of the University of Oregon Medi- cal School, where he worked under Dr. Lawrence M. Lowell, now resident physician at the Seward Sanatorium. It was on Dr. Lowell's recommendation that Dr. Crabill came to Alaska.
 Never,shaving visited Alaska before, Dr. Crabill said that he was slightly doubtful of the ad- visibility of his move until the Baranof steamed into Resurrec' tion Bay. When he saw the mountains all doubts were i'm mediately dissolved, and he was sure that Seward would be his home. An ardent skier and en- thusiastic camera fan, the young doctor will find ample employ ment for his leisure time.
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-11
NOVICK'S COCKTAIL BAR CHANGES HANDS

Effective last Monday, Nov. 7, ownership of Novick's Cocktail Bar passed from Wm. and An netta Novick to Vance Hit, well known Seward business man.
 MT. and Mrs. Novick have not completed plans for the immedi- ate future but it is understood that they will leave soon for the States.
 MT. Hit has been in business in Seward for several years, and for the past several months has been conducting business at Nenana.
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-11
Nobby Club end Sea Hcwks Win in Opener

In the opening game of the basketball season the Hobby Club, sparked by the team strat- egy of Perry Stockton, the SCOT ing of Will Durham and Danny Merino, and the powerful re- bounding of Terry Fillingim, trounced the Kenai Boosters, 45-19.
 Don Steele, Sea Hawk center, rang up the high score for the evening with 21 points. Suydam, swishing when and wherever he pleased, including from the cen ter of the court, added IS points, and Stan Anderson netted 14 more. Dickie Deigh played a steady and dependable game at his guard post. Ray Anderson and Bonnie Lewis, alternating in the game at forward, according to Coach Knapp, did not erase a question mark as to which one will make the varsity five.
 In the second game the dy- mamie Sea Hawks double timed the DeHorns 66-33. The fast and. tricky Moose" SteinWall and six-foot-three center Howard Smith of the DeHorns kept their team in the game, garnering eight and nine points respec- lively.
 The Sea Hawks displayed an impressive offense, combining team play, fast breaking, and strong rebounding.
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Seward seaport record., 1949-11-11
Church Wedding for Wirz-Curlson

Miss Ethel Mae Wirz, daugh, ter of MT. and Mrs. E. C. WirZ Seward, and MT. George C. Carl son, Anchorage, were married in the Methodist Church at 8 pm Thursday, Oct. 10.
 The bride wore a tan suit with brown accessories and a shOul. der corsage of yellow and red rosebuds. She wore no hat, but a short veil attached to a coronel of flowers matching the corsage was very effective.
 Miss Beverly Wirz, sister of Miss Wirz, was her attendant She was dressed in brown suit with matching accessories and wore shoulder corsage of red rosebuds.
 MT. Carlson was attended by his friend, Charles Smith, of An chorage.
 A reception was held in the home of the brides parents in the Housing area with 18 guests present. The entire party retired to the Legion Club for photo graphs, and dancing for the rest of the evening.
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-11
Jesse Lee News

The following students were on the honor roll at the Bay view School for the last month:
 Sixth grade: Roy Devine, David Hughes, Walter Newman. Seventh grade: Marie Devine, Clarence Mahle, Rose Parks. Eighth grade: Louise Berntsen, Leona Kohler, Beatrice Haver- camp.
 On Tuesday evening MT. and Mrs. Green had a surprise for all those who had an A or B in Conduct and Effort or had inn proved these grades. They went for moonlight bus ride out to Bear Lake and then were treated to ice cream cones down town.
 Miss Bertha McGhee teaches a Tuesday evening leather craft class in the library. The students are proud of the belts, purses and billfolds they are making.
 The older girls are making woolen skirts and jumpers under the direction of Mrs. F. B. Per ry in sewing classes.
 Girl Scout meetings are con- ducted every Wednesday evening by Miss Ruth Leichliter. The girls are practicing for an inveS- titure service. On Friday eve nings eight of the Girl Scouts go down to the hospital for home nursing, taught by Miss Della Gabriel. Mrs. Dexter Bacon is teaching a class in first aid to the girls.
 A Brownie troop is being or ganized for the seven, eight and nine-year-old girls by Miss Betty
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Mrs. Hawkins Gives Land For College Site
RAY HAIR BURIAL TO BE IN WASHINGTON

Ray Hair, we'll known for the past IS years in Seward as a bookkeeper and accountant, died in Seward General Hospital Sat urday, Nov 5, of pneumonia.
 MT. Hair has no family in Alaska. His body will be taken by plane to the home of his par ents in Tekoe, Wash, by Bob Lewis, leaving here Saturday morning.
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-11
SID'S FLOWER SHOP IN NEW LOCATION ON FOURTH AVE.

Sid Uric has moved his florist shop from Third Avenue into the building formerly occupied by the Kenai Bakery on Fourth.
 MT. Uric is increasing his stock of merchandise and ex- poets to give his patrons more complete florist service than has been possible in the past
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-11
NEW EQUIPMENT IN HOSPITAL

Miss Ruth Murrell, Superin- tendent of Seward General Hos pital, is proudly showing the new modern sterilizer installed this week in the hospital. We are as proud of it as new mother of her baby said Miss Murrell.
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-11

Two brand new grandfathers, Tom Jones and Frank Woods, are strutting around town this week with swelled chests = thanks to young Thomas Frank lin Jones. Born to Reese and June (Woods) Jones Monday, Nov. 2, at Seward General Hos pital, Thomes Franklin weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces. All con- cerned are doing nicely, thank you.
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-11
On Display

Junior Women's Club Cedar Chest in window of the Youth Center.
 Prizes for the School Carnival in window of Seward Trading Company.
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-11

It doesn't have to be big to be good!
Seward seaport record., 1949-11-11

boSkefboll Nov. II. School Gymnasium. 7:30
 GAIA. Red vs. Blue.
 All Stars vs. Sea Hawks.
Evening star., 1949-05-08

vastly improved player. His
round was from the near-back
tees and under summer rules.
Ward stringer won low net
with St-i3-68, and Carl Mac
Cartee the flag tournament by
playing his final shot onto the
goth green. Other prize win
ners announced by Chairman
c. A. Slater, jr., were Bill
: Dempsey, J. Tyler Buddy
Bowie, Earle Skinker, Basil
Manley and II. e. Burton for
closest to the pin on short holes
and Billy Shannon. Corby.
Slater and II. Il. Burton for .
tie In the putting contest.
Fred Munter hit the feature
shot Of the day. q 306-yard
drive uphill on the 18th hole
Che had q trailing win6 while
Jim Crowley won the longest
ball-on-the- first-hole contest
with q 255-yard clout.
The opening day also marked
the installation Of the Chicago
Handicap system at Columbia.
under the direction Of Corby.
Evening star., 1949-05-08
Three Stolen Bases
In One Frame Help
CoIoniaIs Win, IA

GeoFge Washington used q T.
run rrst inning 10 good advantase
yesterday. defeattng West Viz
ginia. ia. At Grifnfh Stadium
Joe Bermingham's homer with q
mate aboard In the nrst inning
gave the Mcaintaineers q short
lived lead. The Colonials soi three
singles In the same frame. and
added three stolen bases and
made use Of q base On balls and
an error TO run up their total. In
one Of the the!ts. corky Krikorisn
made II home.
Corky vas the big O. w batter
with three hits In Ave trips and
scored three runs. Also doing
we'll was Scotty Fleetwood who
opened the fourth inning with an
inside the-park homer. His swat
rolled 70 the right-eenterfseld wall
and he ctrcled the bases without
being pressed.
Tim Shank pitched the trst ave
innings for the Colonials and vas
credited with his third victory. al
though Reliefer curiey kuldei ap-
peared In the sixth 10 cool OF a
Mountaineer rally,