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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-08-23

During football coach Ed Beck
mans speech at Rotary, there was
q sudden crash, not a flying saucer
tossed by one Of the good ladies
who serve the luncheons, but the
unexpected descent of Earl Adams
when his chair slipped. Paul Sher
wasted no time in shouting, Nov
you know how ii feels" Puzzled,
the mystery was cleared at once
when Sher added, you're the one
who laughed so hard when same
thing happened to me-" It is sug-
gested that Adams and Sher start
Chair Slippers Society. l could
be a charter member because once
back in 194s when l first worked
at the Citizen, that happened and
l disappeared into the cubbyhole of
the desk right across from ye
editor.
CORRESPONDENCE CON.
TiNuES with word from Capt. J.
w. Davis transferred skipper of
SubRon Four. It's a card saying
Greetings From Brigham Young
University" but Capt. Davis
hastily amends, This is NOT the
school | am going to this year. On
my way east with family. Thanks
again for the keyring cit was tiny
replica Of the big sailfish he
cought). Fond memories of Key
West which we all miss" Another
card to Susan McAvoy tells that
Emma Gaming. who runs the
little snack spot where newshens
and hawks were wont to flock, is
out in sunny, shakey (earthshakey)
California and has enjoyed her trip.
Anna Clare Topmiller is taking in
the sights and plays of Gotham.
She notes that she saw six plays
In five days. Loved Guys and
Dolls" and The King and lathe
Moon Is Blue" and Henry Fonda
In Point Of No Return" best in
the dramas. She adds, Keep the
Barn Theatre in the news" Mrs. j.
Edgar Willing saw Vince Price in
Goodbye Again" nd pens that
her husband has known the famous
actor for many years as Price went
10 Yale with Mr.. Vikings stepsons.
She says Price may come to Key
West next winter, and that he Is
great fun"
Tire Willinss ere 81 Wsssbreek,
Conn. and -ibe even there 10
this paper. On reading Of the Prov
Ter activities. Mrs. willing suggests
that ''the city fathers should con-
slider some way Of taking finger
prints. How simple TO catch the
offender and be sure the right per
son had been caught and then do
something drastic with him. As Il
is now, these providers feel safe
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-08-23

Silence, w. c. Kistler and w. A.
Minaert.
Special guests were Mesdames
Claudia 'Michels, Marsha Lawr-
ence, Helen Martin, Martha
Webb, Betty Bailey and Lib
Jones. Husbands initials un-
available at time of going to
press).
Mrs. c. H. Parmalee urged the
necessity for participation OF
VX-1 Wives in the activities of
the Thrift Shop. A sewing group
is to be organized, headed by
Mrs. J. H. Clare as chairman.
The group will meet September
8, 10 q. M, at the home of Mrs.
c. H. Parmalee, 1921 George
street. II Ii urged that as many
wives as possible attend this
meeting whether or not they have
sewing abilities.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-08-23
Coming Erenfs

.TURDAY, AUGUST a.
Youth for Christ Rally. Fleming
street METHODIST Church. 72s
Fleming street, 1880 pm.
Youth Center dance. Wesley
Official Business Session Of BPW
convention, La Concha, 8 p. M,
followed by luncheon at Ia
Concha hotel, ! p. M; after.
noon business session at Elks'
auditorium; banquet at La Con
cha, 8 p. m.
:IDAY, AUGUST ~
Last day of BPW convention, 8 to
0 pm. administrative problem
clinic meeting In Elks Auditor,
ium followed by reports and
address by Anna Bremen
Meyers.
1NDAY, AUGUST Is
Methodist Men. meeting. Wesley
House, 8 pm.
tuesday,, AUGUST 49,
Youth for Christ Bible Study
Methodist Church. 728 Elem,
ing street, 7:30 p, m.
Sparkling Waters Rebekah Lodge
No. IA, K. P. Hall, 8 pm.
Order Of DeMolay Boys, Scottish
Rite Temple, 1880 pm.
EDNESDAY, AUGUST 81
Meeting, Junior Oh. Commerce,
at clubhouse, 8 pm.
island City Navy Wives Club No.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-08-23

stepped.up campaign, disclosed
only this week by the chief Of the.
Far East Naval Forces, TO hit the
Reds where II hurts most.
The North Korean Radio reacted
violently Friday to the intensified
Allied aerial effort.
A Pyongyang broadcast, heard In
Tokyo, called for IN immediate
halt to what was called murder
Gus American bombing Of civil
ians."
The U. S. Air Force said, how
ever, civilians were urged with
leaflets to evacuate target areas
prior TO the two big Allied raids
last Thursday and Friday.
The broadcast called Gen. Mark
w. Clark .'the American execution,
cr" and the Far East Air Ferces
"Truman's butchers"
On the ground, U. n. soldiers
drove back seven Red probes Fri
day and today-including three 1t
Allied.held Bunker Hill, the scene
Of bloody fighting q week ago.
AU. S. Eighth Army staff officer
said Chinese infantrymen are main
tanning an obvious interest" In
the battle SCARED ridge near Pan
talks. He said there r. "strong
possibility" Of q new Red attempt
to recapture the hill. where the
Communists lost nearly 400 dead
or wounded In . week Of bitter
battle.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-08-23
IS, meeting at Bldg. 17s, 1890

90, meetinS ~ dug. 1fo, 1V:ou
am.
Ladies Golf Tournament. K. W
Coli course, 8 am.
THURSDAY, AUGUST as
Navy Wives Bowling League, !
p. m, N. S. Also open bowling.
Rotary Club luncheon, 1915, st.
Pauls Parish Hall.
Key West Lions, meeting, $50
p. m.
Coffee time at Naval Station
Beach Patio, 10 am. for Navy
Wives club.
Meeting of Lower Keys Property
Association, s pm.
Junior Woman's Club social
meeting, 8 pm.
RIDAY, AUGUST o.
Knights Of Pythias meeting, Ply.
THAN Hall, 72S Fleming St., 8
pm.
Alcoholics Anonymous, meeting,
First Presbyterian Church, 8
pm.
Unit So Ladies Aux. Fleet Re
serve, card party. clubrooms.
$50 p. m.
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Apply To Wed

!. Z. Stiffler. -. BOO. Seaplane
Base, and Shirley Nolan. II. 1915
Patterson avenue. have applied for
, marriage license at the Office II
County Judge Raymond R. Lord.
David A. Smith. -, USS Saul
ley and Miriam Elizabeth Bennei
Is. Coral Isle Trailer park. have
also applied to wed.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-08-23
Wur
Roundup

SEOUL, Kora R - The u. S.
Fifth Air Force jubilantly announ-
ced today that In the first % days
Of August, U. N. Sabre jet pilots
shot down rs Russian-built jets in
aerial battles over North Korea
in which only one Allied plane
was downed.
An Air Force spokesman said
the record represents what Is
probably the most clean-cut VIC
tory Of the Korea War The
nearest thing / find to II Is for
the entire month of last June,
when "a MICS were shot down
and only one Sabre jet was shot
down."
The new total followed today's
report that Sabre pilots shot down
three MICS the past week without
losing q single plane. Six Com
munist jets were damaged, max
ing a total Of 20 MICS crippled du-
ring August.
The Air Force said, however,
two Sabres and four other U. N.
planes failed to return from mis-
sions the past week. Two propeller
driven planes were downed by
anti-aircrsft fire. Loss of the others
was unexplained. This made .
total Of II U. N. planes lost during
August, but only one In air COM
bat.
The swift Sabres kept commu-
mist fighters from interfering with
u. NJ. air strikes against Red
stockpiies all along the front FRI
day. The bomb raids we're part Of
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-08-23

Boy For Owens

Boy For Owens
Mr.. and Mrs. James d. Owens,
106 Prairie Lane, Oak Ridge,
Tenn, are the proud parents of
August 20 at 9:15 am. in Oak
Ridge. The new arrival weighed
8 lbs, 8 OF. Mrs. Owens is the
former Miss Louise Beige whose
father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. w. Beige, live in Key West
at 49, Poinciana. The baby's
father is a chemical engineer who
works in atomic research at Oak
Ridge. They have one other child,
Donald, who is three years old.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-08-23
UniGue Cards Add Humorous Note
To VX-1 Owe. Byidge-Luncheon

Irish hnor emerald cutous Of fancy lingerie trim
with paper and tiny yellow bows were the place cards
Mrs A. D. Dunstane for the VX1 Officers Wives
Club luncheon held Thursday Raus restaurant Of 40
enjoyed featuring delicious broed lobster of Raus
specaies brief business the members and guests
enjoyed games of bridge and canasta.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-08-23

ance In disaster relief. The men
wore long boards.
Members Of the order are . IA
miliar sight al disasters In South
ern California and elsewhere.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-08-23
come out winner.

come out winner.
Coming events for the next two
days were also announced. With
reluctance. guests leit the cool
gardens Of the Newhoase home to
prepare for q heavy schedule Of
meetings and sightseeing in the two
days 10 follow.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-08-23

Of the Federation and guests.
As guests filed In the impressive
front entrance Of the Newhouse
home, they were met by the re-
ceiving line Of the State officers.
They were in order, Mrs. Wilhel-
nina Harvey, State president, Mrs.
Mimi Southwick, second vice
president. Of Lake Wales; Mrs.
Pauline Hoover, first vice presi-
dent, Of Pensacola; Mrs. Vida
Black, third vice president Of Lade-
land; Mrs. Grace Crosby, State
Corresponding secretary, Of Key
West: Mrs. Mary Eddy Crum, re-
cording secretary, Of Tallahassee;
Miss Florence Hodgkinson. trea-
surer, Of st. Petersburg; Mrs.
Blanche Miller, local club presi-
dent; Miss Oslo Crum, parliament
tartan, of Tampa; and the hostess,
Mrs. Eva Lee Newhouse. Many Of
the guests filed through the beauti.
fll old home before proceeding to
the spacious gardens and patio at
the rear of the house where the
long tables with all kinds Of wond.
erful hor d'oeurvres, salads, punch
and dessert were arranged In long
columns.
After all the members and guests
had been. served Mrs. Wilhelmina
Harvey. State President had the
singular honor Of presenting her
husband. Mayor C.B. Harvey, to
greet the assembled guests. Mrs.
Harvey said that although II Is GUS
tomary to present the Keys to
the City" on such an occasion,
he had polished them so enthus-
iastically that all the gold had come
off, and they would have 10 be
presented at another time.
Mayor Harvey welcomed mem
bers and guests, who numbered
about $50, and made a few remarks
appropriate 20 the occasion. State
Representative Bernie c. Papy was
introduced and also told the guests
how happy he was that his home
town was hostess city to the Fed
Grafton.
Mr.. Harvey introdue e
County Commissioner Joe Allen.
and City Commissioners Jack De-
laney and Dello Coho who had not
expected 10 make any comments.
However they too welcomed all
members and guests to the city
and promised their utmost coopera.
ton in making this visit memoir
able one.
When Mrs. Harvey introduced
Harold Laubscher Of the Chamber
Of Commerce. he, in the name Of
e2ch and every member of the
commission, including the mayor
and the sheriff elect promised
many things. For County Commits
sioner Joe Allen he promised q
nice new clean room in the newest
most modern jail in all of Florida:
for John Spotswood, sheriff elect.
q 60 mile an hour ride down Duval
81. with sirens wide open, for May
or Harvey, previous remarks not
withstanding. Keys to the City"
for everyone, and from the rest
Of the commissioners, the promise
to fix" any and sundry traffic
tickets that might be collected
during three day stay. For him.
self. Lauhscher could only promise
. dirty old map Of the city" and
his utmost cooperation. and the
hope that everyone would return.
As Mrs. Harvey remarked after his
closing words. Harold I.auhscher
could match wits and talent with
N.c,s from any night club and
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QUAKE
SHORT

BAKERSFIELD, Calf. R-Time
finally ran out Friday for the city's
46-year-old clock tower, a historic
midtown landmark.
The earthquake toppled one Of
the four faces of the clock into the
street. Hundreds of pounds Of
heavy mechanical workings fell.
One wall Of the tower cracked.
The July Il earthquake had
stopped the clock.
I'VE had just started collecting
pennies to restore the old clock,
for sentimental reasons if nothing
else" said one Bakersfield resi-
dent. eth take more than pen.
mics now"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-08-23
KEIL-MENSE MARRIAGE
PERFORMED THURSDAY

Miss Emily Julia Ken became
the bride Of Leon John Mense Of
the Fleet Sonar School In q civil
ceremony August - at Sis Pm.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-08-23
Mrs. Charles p. Curry, Jr,
Returns from, California

Mrs. Charles Percy Curry. Jr.,
returned home Thursday after
visiting her husband who has been
stationed In California in the Ma
rine Corp. Mrs. Curry, the former
Betty Canova. spent q few days
with her family in Fort Lauderdale
during her trip home. Her husband.
Charles Percy Curry. Jr.. is .
Citizen employee On leave to the
Armed Service. He has been order
ed overseas 20 Korea.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-08-23
Daughter To Martinsxss

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Mar
tinez, 1923 varela street, an
nounce the birth of a daughter
Monica Ann, at 1905 p. m, Mon.
day, August Is, in the Galley
Memorial hospital.
The new arrival weighed seven
and one-half pounds.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-08-23
CarniUaI Party For N. H. Patients
One Of Fra activities This Week

Carnival party for the patients at the Naval Hospital We'd
nesday evening
awarded Miss Martha Peters, Red Cross chairman
served refreshments after the program
Mildred Robinson Helen Shaw Helen Castagna Weir
all representatives from the RIA Ladies Auxiliary
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-08-23
National Convention Discussed;
Ne,c Members Join Macy Vices Club

The Navy Wives held their weekly meeting Wednesday
evening at $780, in Building Daniel Braxton took
chairman due to the absence president president
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-08-23
$50 Members And Guests attend
BPW Open House And Reception
Giylzen stan 4 ,lo ~

Last night Key West snguary honored when members
Of the Florida Federation of Business and Professional Woen
Clubs Inc, filled the beautiful home and gardens Mrs
Newhouse $40 Eaton street. here The reception
given by the State President Whena G. Harvey members
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-08-23

6AhEhStlE LU, IaIlf. Rt-ArmS
and legs in grotesque poses jutted
from debris in the show window
Of Lerner's Dress Shop following
Fridays quake.
One woman shopper had been
killed there and rescuers feared
others might be trapped.
What appeared to be severed
limbs turned out to be parts Of
dress dummies dismembered by
falling masonry.
BAKERSFIELD, Calf. N - Not
even an earthquake can stop Dan
Cupid. Shortly after Fridays tenn
blor q couple approached Kern
County officials who were gath.
cred on the lawn Of the damaged
courthouse.
Eve want q marriage license"
the couple beamed.
County Clerk Vera Gibson told
them to come to her home later
and she would issue il. An attor-
ney hoping to file q complaint was
not 80 lucky. No one had courage
to re-enter the quake damaded
courthouse to accommodate him.
BAKERSFIELD, Calf. IN - A
possible panic In q movie thester
was averted during Fridays quake
when q Boy Scout brought calm
out Of chaos.
When the building began to
shake, people started running for
the exits. Bob Shaffsr. u, re-
manned by his seat.
Take II easyi" he yelled. The
patrons. many Of them adults.
ealmed down. The theater emptied
IN an orderly manner. The build
Ing was not damaged.
BAKERSFIELD, Calf R-Elev-
en- members Of the Fountain Of
the World Order. . religious sect.
added 10 the bizarre scene d0wn,
town following Fridays quake.
Dressed In long robes and bare
footed. the seven men and four
women arrived here from Csnogs
Park. Calf. 10 offer their ASSIST
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-08-23

The embellishments Of the per-
son are poor substitutes for the
charms Of being. shining resplen-
dent and eteranal over age and
decay. Mary Baker Eddy.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-08-23

Justice OF the Peace Ira 2.
Albury officiated.
Witnesses for the couple we're
G.M. Rose and EA. Torres.
Evening star., 1952-06-15
Securities Statesmen
Outstanding Opportunity

A. New York Stock Exchange firm,
having one Of the best and most
modern air-cooled street floor Of
fees in Washington. desires several
outstanding statesmen Of the highest
character and integrity. TO be regis
The Investment Business is q Grow
ing Field" and more people own in
vestment securities than ever be-
fore. Our Arm offers an exceptional
RSdHi9nlss cladins leads. scsive s S co.opera,ion. @
a bonus Incentive. free life insur-
ance and group disqualification
plan. Communicate with Mr.. J. P.
Kreeger. ROBERT c. JONES g. CO..
SERVICE STATION ATTENDANT, ex-
IN oersons coIoNIAL ViLfAsGoE
Va is
SERVICE STATION ATTENDANT.
experience not necessary; good pay
for willing worker. Apply In person
AIS Conn. ave. NV. 10
SERVICE STATION OPERATOR and
car washer; good pay to right man:
ICE. 11th and Potomac ave. Sc.
SERVICE STATION ATTENDANT. ex-
gHh1 Ssso Apply IL 9se ZEN KEN
vile pike, Montrose. Md. --l5
SERVICE STATION ATTENDANT,
exper good salesman with refs; SAL
airy, $40 day plus commission and
vacation. See Mr.. Barron. Mgr,
SUNOCO SERVICE STATION. Wis.
sfEy,cE fYsi snd sTxTI6S HlSsE 81; ATTENDANT
ICE CENTER. 10th and Maine ave.
sERRVICE R C. SRA. SHIFT MANAGER-
Must have experience. Salary plus
commission. Also . service station
SUNOCO SERVICE, 4007 Mt. ver-
sHEET HHh T MEAL H WORKERS - shop
and outside; steady; top pay, A. s.
JOHNSON CO.. 1240 9th st. NV.
Evening star., 1952-06-15
ENGINEERS
Jet Center, u. S. A.

PIAsTICS ENGINEER
Develop and evaluate new type
of plastics for jet enslne app!l-
design engineer.
Evening star., 1952-06-15
PORTERS az

- ~ - 3A@SAS
FsF Spp1 'fse S5cksGHx eRs5tRsRf esxs13R%sat
POST oficel Arlington. Va. G15
PORTER-C CLEANUP MAN. for bakery;
must be sober and reliable. 1884
pnRkER park ra: :nfSHSSsH2s nTi so 3sss. .o,or.d 7
eossd sundass snS hosyys ahy Sk %A
TIoNAL DRUG CO., 1000 Conn, ave.
PORTER DRIVES nights wee week;
Sunday work If desired; in Whea-
license. appy ase Rst hsys sExAE Md
DRUdsToRE. Viers Mil shopping
PRGssMAN. fsessa Kelly. Kluge; must wt' be
steady and experienced. SERVICE
PRINTING CO.. clio 14th St. Ho.
PRESsERs. wool: must be expert
enced; good salary. steady work.
211 New York ave. NV.
sSle; g 5000 ! ID salary, 1sy, spEVAk BROS.
rsssst 81 En- 4 $sin5Sxs issaS sSs ss
psEssEk, RI SER full or part time. FTS Fx6er.
on silk and wool. EXCELSIOR
GLEANERs. cI HyEE 500 Kennedy st. NV.
PRESSER. wool. must be experienced.
FOUR CORNERS DRY CLEANERS.
1924 Colesville I'd. Silver Spring
Md, SH 1894. -16
wool, exper., top piece
work pay; permanent position
ARISTO CLEANERS, 1926 South
Capitol -17
presSer, experienced.
Straight salary. Apply 3706 14th
st. NV. -15
PRESSER, exper. wool presser; good
piece rate, nice working cond..
plenty of work. Apply MAJESTIC
LAUNDRY. 5100 Addison I'd. ne.
is
PRESSER. ewes, Sc. mems wear and
tailoring, shop. must be dependable.
Evening star., 1952-06-15
HELP MEN
SALESMAN

OLD ESTABLISHED COMPANY
wants High Grade Salesman for
Maryland. Washington. Must own
car, be willing to travel. Drawing
account and commission. Expert
ence not essential, as we train you
in our line. but you must be sales
man: For appointment, phone A.
NJ. WARNER, Hotel Lord Baltimore,
Baltimore. Md. after pm. Monday
or 9 to Tuesday"
Evening star., 1952-06-15
Insurance Underwater

UpuSuaI opportunity with
leading general insurance
agency Casualty. fire and
marine) for man under 35
with some insurance expert
ence. If you can qualify, this
is an opportunity-to to join q
successful and expanding or
sanitation with room for you
to grow, both in earnings and
experience, to the full extent
OF your ability and initiative.
perience.
Call MR.. ANDERSON. RE.
1880, for interview.
Evening star., 1952-06-15
statesmen
$3.50 TO $3.50 WEEK

If you have a car and
think you can sell if
given a chance, this is
it. No experience neces-
Sary, as we train you
completely. Salary starts
from first day of train
ing if you qualify. Sal
ary and commission
while selling will be $3.50
to $3.50 a week.
We don't send you out
on "leads," we give you
qualified appointments
with people who have
called up and requested
that an appointment be
made!
This is our season,
when people call us now
they are not shopping,
they are ready to place
orders.
No credit restrictions,
no shortages, year-round
job leading to promotion
if you have what it takes.
Our sales managers make
from $4,000 to $45,O0o a
year.
Men who can succeed
with us
Cd Successful Spe-
cialty Statesmen.
~ Successful One
call CloSerS.
We are one of the lead
erS in our field, with Of
fees in principal cities.
Right now we are under
going Expansion Pains"
and can use several more
good men. One of our
managers was promoted
after seven months as a
salesman. Another after
three and one-half
months. Another after
only five weeks. Apply
now and you can grow
with us; your future will
be secure.
Apply Monday, June
18th, 9 am. to 10 am,
to Sales Manager, Bond
UpholStering Co., Inc,
1927 Connecticut ave.
NV.
(No Phone Calls Please)
Evening star., 1952-06-15
GROCERY MAN

For large super market as assistant
to manager. Must be experienced
and dependable; permanent posi-
tion. vacation with pay. group hos
pitalization and other company
benefits. Write P. o. Box 2OS6
Potomac Station. Alex. Va
HARDWARE SALESMAN, colored.
pref exper. in cutting glass and in
making keys: excel. opport. Call NO.
1870; So: Sat. or weekdays. -16
wanted. = days a wk.,
for the Lisner Home in Chevy
Chase. General cleaning; windows,
venetian blinds, ETC.; D. C. refs.
required: salary 81 per day p'us
meals: Call MRS. ERTz.. WO. 6667.
experienced in storm
window and Venetian blind work
Only reliable men interested in
year-around employment need ap-
ply. Call Ma. 4151, AMCO PROD
UCTS CO. 1872 NJ st. NV. -16
AGENT of proven ability
for established industrial debit;
times and commission contract; un-
limited opportunity for. man with
initiative and ability; auto necessary.
Apply 500 Victor Bldg. 724 9th st.