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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-02-06
DRUNKEN PARENTS
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at 2:30 in the county clinic, Flem-
ing Street. Sitting with her in the
usual informal manner of Juvenile
Court was Mrs. Isabel Fleming,
probation officer. The two officials
heard another case in which illegi-
innate children were involved. The
Woodworking Judge made appoint
ments with the parties involved to
work out a solution. The colored
unmarried mother, who works, had
complained that she was not being
allowed to see the two children of
one unblessed union. The children
have been cared for by the mother
of the unmarried father of the
children.
That here care was loving and
efficient was testified by colored
witnesses. The n year old unwed
mother was asked by Judge Gibson
to see her for further planning on
the case. The little children mean
while were to remain with their
grandmother on the paternal side.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-02-06

Geo. w. Roberts, who was lost at
sea last week when he was swept
over the side of the shrimp boat
Cherokee" was enormously
named as Porto Roberts," it was
learned today. The police report Of
the disappearance had him listed
by the latter name.
Justice of the Peace Ira Albury.
however. determined the mans
correct name.
No trace of the 56-year old fisher
man has been found He is a half
brother of II. G.. Wells of this city.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-02-06
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TRAFFIC CASES
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speeding. Joseph Francis Smulli-
gan was fined $40 for reckless driv-
ing as was Nathan Ruderman.
Charles Shannon was fined five
dollars for speeding. Arthur Beck
erman's SIS bond was forfeited
since he failed to appear in court.
He had been charged with reckless
driving. Frederick Knutson was
fined five dollars for having an
expired drivers, license.
Robert E. Kemissel was fined
$40 on reckless driving charge.
Mack Stanley was fined SIS on
a charge of speeding; Warren Kar-
man was fined $40 for speeding.
Charles Guerro, shrimper, plead
ed guilty to an assault and battery
charge. He has served most of his
time on ten dollar sentence.
Guerro said:
81 didn't start the fight. I'm not
an ordinary shrimper."
Leonard Lindsey was fined five
dollars for failing to have a
drivers license.
A colored youth named Thurs
ton first pleaded guilty to a lar
ceny charge and then asked the
Judge for a Jury trial. The Judge
told him that he may well land
in the penitentiary If the jury
finds him guilty.
Judge Caro- has moved his cham
bers to the courthouse, first floor,
in the office formerly occupied by
the Monroe County Sheriff. His ex-
tensive law library and other legal
documents are now conveniently
located.
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Park Land. Owners Association the
following statement of purposes is
made:
why Florida Should Keeps Its
Waterfront. Timber and Potential
Farm, Ranch and Oil Lands;
"a. The lands in the proposed ex-
tension are only a duplicate of
present park lands.
"b. Our increasing number OF
settlers and tourists and our oil
development require that these
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-02-06
Kemp Leaves For
Tampa Meeting

Police Chief Joseph Kemp left to-
day for Tampa where he will attend
tie annual convention Of the Fla.
Police Chiefs Association. Kemp
is a Director from the Fourth Dis
trict of the Association.
Sessions will begin on Saturday
morning at the Tampa Terrace Ho-
tel.
1t. Joseph Cerezo accompanied
the Chief.
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Friday, February s. iss,

lands be kept for the use of our
citizens.
&C. The park now has access by
water from Everglades City and
if proven necessary. might be per-
mitted a one mile road corridor
INTO that city.
I'd. The U. S. Government al.
ready owns "a per cent of the land
in this country, and the general
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-02-06

opinion is that this expansion
should be stopped and our lands
kept for development by private
enterprise.
The interests of Florida forbid
shutting away more land inside
this already over-large wilderness
park, but require that these lands
be kept to meet the future needs
of our expanding population.
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CHAMELEON IS
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NCOntInued from Page Unel
meleon and l do not know where
TO order one from.
In the National Geographic I
saw a picture of one Illustrating an
article about Key West.
1T would be very kind of you If
you would or could let me know
OF firm / could write to in order
to obtain one.
Yours truly,
Floyd L. Goodson."
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INVITATION TO

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invitation 10 use . suite Of rooms
provided for you and your family
81 the Casa Marina Hotel for
whatever time yoa can vacation in
Kss West
10 make q long story short. we
Tie S<srls u Ksy West wans yea
to S< w1h as ihss year IS you
have in the past,
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VANDAL5 CAUSE

"This is a matter for. the FBI.
think they should be called in to
investigate it," Mayor C. B. Har-
vey said today when he was in
formed of the incident.
| Even as, a police dragnet, utiliz-
ing every available man on the
force combeds the, cemetery in
search, of the hoodlums, they con-
tinued their malicious work, Police
1t. Joseph Cerezo revealed.
The vandalism was first report
ed at 1:41 a. m. today when Police
Officer D. H. Goodrich, who was
patrolling in the area, heard noises
issuing from the cemetery. With
the aid Of 1t. Cerezo and Officer
Herman Conley, he began a search
of the area.
When the police were walking
around the cemetery, they heard a
tremendous crash and investigation
revealed that, even as they search
ed, the culprits were still at work
and that they had pushed another
large tombstone 20 the ground.
They continued their search in
a futile effort to find the persons
responsible for the damage.
About three minutes later HEY
heard anethsr crash and csrszo
rsdiosd police headquarters for
aid.
A Gordon was thrown around the
cemetery to prevent the escape Of
the marauders but darkness pre-
vented an effective search. After
an hour, when no trace of the
prowler was found, the hunt was
discontinued.
This morning, q check by Rus
sell and police officer Henry Loun-
ders revealed that at least %
graves had been desecrated. Some
of the smashed monuments weigh
ed upwards. of 1000 pounds, it was
pointed out.
The damage was prevalent
Throughout HE entire cemetery
aIsheugh Just one marker was
wss smashed In HE Catholic por.
sien OF me eity's only burial
ground.
Miraculously, the newly renovat-
ed monument to the martyrs of the
Cuban battle for Independence es-
capped damage although it was in
the center of the area where the
vandals carried on their operations.
It was recently improved at cost
Of $500 and dedicated on January
18th.
Some OF the smashed monuments
had stood untouched for more than
50 years up until this mornings at.
tack.
II marked the third time in five
years that such an incident has &C.
Cured ut the cemetery although
nothing to compare with the magni-
tude Of today,s damage has ever
happened.
City Manager Dave King today
promised full and complete in
vestigation Of the incident.
Damage was caused to the fol-
lowing monuments. The value,
when known, is indicated:
Moses Cofferd (USS Maine Plotl
Lenora A. Ethel Pinder (sl ,O0Ol
Laura and George Watson
Recio Plot
Maldie valdes $4,000
Capt. John Walker
Mary Navarro
Rosa Maria Navarro
Seymour Plot
Burnell Roberts
Carmen Montero
pelar Hernandez
Henry Mikens
James Adams (Lennie Sawyer
Piot)
Eugene W. Russell@
Alice Thcmeson johnson
Baldwin Lot
Alhury Lot MARY and Benjamin.
Julia Knowles
Joseph Kemp
Albert Grogan
Warren Lot
Thompson Lot
Russell John and MargsreO
Peter and Elizabeth knight
Matilda ]. williams
George DeMerrit lRoberts Lott
Eddie Gwynn
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The frontiersman., 1953-03-26
WASlLLA AREA TO GET NEW SCHOOL

Pat Carter of Wasilla, returned from Juneau this week where he spent eight days attending ses- sions of both houses.
 Representing Wasilla organiza- tions including Wasilla Grange No. 2; Wasilla P-TA; Community Club; Veterans of Foreign Wars and the VFW Auxiliary Carter was primarily interested in de- velopments pertaining to a new school at Wasilla.
 He reported that the new school has been assured the community and should be constructed some time within the next year. Terri torial funds are available and federal grants are expected to be forthcoming. Members of the leg islature had inspected the present school building early this Fall and were in accord with the Was fila people in the necessity of new facilities.
The frontiersman., 1953-03-26
Local Kiwanis Club Receives National
 Awards for Efforts

The nationwide non-partisan register and vote campaign, BALLOT BATTALION" spear headed by the Kiwanis Club of Palmer in cooperation with all civic-minded, patriotic groups during 1852, has been awarded the Freedoms Foundation George Washington Honor Medal, and also a major prize from The American Heritage Foundation, H. J. Hodgson, club president, announced today.
 These awards were won by Xii wanis International in competition with hundreds of entries to the awards juries of the Freedoms Foundation of Valley Forge, Pa, and The American Heritage Foun- dation of New York City. The Freedoms Foundation Award gives to Kiwanis the distinction of being recognized by this organ ization for the third consecutive year for it's Americanism pro- grams. Both organizations are non-profit, non-political and non- sectarian and actively work to promote more personal participa- ton in citizenship and the furth- ering of the American way of life.
 Through the Ballot Battalion program, Kiwanis International presented a plan for coordinating the efforts of all local civic, pro- fessional and fraternal groups in every Kiwanis community throughout the United States in an all-out, non-partisan "get out the vote" campaign.
 In announcing these awards, club President Hodgson' said, ''The Kiwanis Club of Palmer believes that the success of the Ballot Battalion demonstrates the inherent desire on the part of the citizenry of our country to be governed by elected officials 1 chosen by the highest possible percentage of the eligible voters
 "We are very grateful to all local citizens, the press and radio for their support in assuring the success of this program. We are confident that the American peo- pie will continue to exhibit keen interest and increased participa- ton in matters of government or all levels"
The frontiersman., 1953-03-26
SPECIAL MEET SET FOR CD WARDENS

An important meeting of all Zone Wardens and Block Ward ems of the Greater Palmer Civil Defense District will be held Monday evening, 8 pm. in Car penters' Hall, it was announced this week by CD Director Edward Imme.
 All wardens are urged to at tend this meeting, to receive in structions for the extensive Civil Defense exercises which are scheduled for this area on April 12.
 All Boy Scouts and Explorer Scouts who have enlisted for courier service are urged to at tend the regular Troop meeting Tuesday night for instructions.
 On Sunday afternoon the City
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The frontiersman., 1953-03-26
GLEN AARRAIGNED
 IN DISTRICT COURT

Theodore R. Glen was arraign- ed on two charges before Judge Anthony Dimond in District Court March 24
 He is charged with first-degree murder and rape. Glen is charged with the murder of Mar garet Toloff near Palmer in Sep tember 1949 by beating her while perpetrating rape" The second charge accuses him of raping 15-year old girl and two other crimes against nature in- volving the same gir'. John Shaw Palmer attorney, is representing Glen.
The frontiersman., 1953-03-26
PAVING MAY START THIS. SUMNER ON PALMER.WASlLLA RD'

'.' Mayor Alfred Hagen received word this week. from William J. Niemi, chief engineer, Alaska Road Commission concerning the improvement of roads and arterl- als in the Palmer area.
 Earlier this year the city re- ouesting recommendations for ceived a letter from ARC re- the coming summer program. At that time letter was sent, ask ing that Valley, Wasilla and a portion of Colony streets be in cluded as part of the arterial highway system in the Matanuska Valley. Also included was a rec onmendation for the black-top- ping of the PalmerWasilla high way.
 Niemi's reply, in part, was as follows: We appreciate very much your. suggestion and the need for a higher type road be- tween Palmer. and Wasilla. Our planning is toward that end and we are hopeful that funds will permit start on that project this coming season. t
 Regarding streets in the City of Palmer as part of such as arterial, we feel that this might be considered as a later phase following completion of water and sewer lines, which, we un- derstand, are in process of being constructed in your newly incor- porated town. Other factors such as right-of-way, and coordina- tion of engineering with the ad- joining street system of the town, must be considered and solved before the ARC could undertake to include these thoroughfares in the arterial highway system"
 Niemi stated that E. J. White, district engineer in the Anchor age District was in accord with the recommendations, and stated there is no, objection to the City of Palmer working closely with the Anchorage district office to- ward future consideration of the the proposals outlined.
The frontiersman., 1953-03-26
Ilnnunization Clinic Scheduled for Area April 9 to "A

The annual Spring typhoid inn .munization clinic has been plan ned for the Palmer area, Miss Dolores .Mattila, Public Health nurse announced this week. , The initial series of three in- jections ,one week apart, is rec commended for all who have, never had typhoid immunizations, Miss Mattila said. Those who have not had typhoid immunizations within the past three years, but have had them before that, are advised to have the series of three again.
 A booster" of one injection is recommended every year after the initial series for maximum protection. A booster" is thought to be sufficient if the series were given within the past three years, she said.
 Local physicians highly recom- mend typhoid immunization for the people in the Palmer area and have volunteered their services tothe immunization clinic to be held at the Palmer School and the Health Center April g, 10, IF and "A. The Alaska Department of Health has recommended the i'm munization for everyone in Alas ka.
 Clinics will be held on the fol- lowing dates: April g and 10, Pal mer School for school children only). Subsequent injections will be given this group on April 17 and A.
 Adult and pre-school children Gage one and over) clinics will be held at the Health Center April 10, 17 and 24 from 300 pm. to 500 p.rn.. and from zoo pm. to 8:30 pm.
The frontiersman., 1953-03-26
E If E Nm Neuu Drive to Industria|ize VaIIeq
SEEK INDUSTRIAL CAPITAL
 FOR DEVEL LOPING COAL POTENTIAL

ities of the Matanuska Valley and surrounding areas. The committee announced they have a program outlined that will focus on the coal industry in this area.
 In Alaska, they said, as in every young country, there is a shortage of industrial capital to develop the natural, resources. ''The Matanuska area is no ex- ception; and those of us who know the country and its indus trial potential hope to bring cap ital and potential together to their mutual satisfaction" they said.
 The coal industry is one of those now presenting excellent opportunities, they emphasized.
 Will Solicit Inquiries
 As a result of several weeks To- cal study and research, the com mittee announced general plan to solicit inquiries from industrial investors and to gather data from owners, leaseholders and pros pectors as to their production pos abilities.
 The Matanuska Valley Cham Der of Commerce will act as clearing house ,functioniong only to bring the two factions within negotiating range. Since this will be a highly confidential effort, no information will be relayed without prior mutual consent of the interested parties they point ed out.
 Inquiry forms for all mine op- orators in the. .Matanuska coal field point out the intention to circularize, as widely as possible, the need and opportunities for investment capital or participat- ing parties in the growth of the local coal industry.
 The purpose of the question naire is to primarily acquaint prospective investors or partici- pants with the general scope of the miners operation and it's pos abilities and encourage direct correspondence. Data will include location of activity; distance from road or railroad; operating meth od; present stage of development; estimated extent of property and coal reserves and whther or not property and reserves can be expanded at a future date.
The frontiersman., 1953-03-26
B & B Show Sale
 Announced This Week

Al Stein of the B and B Alas ka Show arrived in Palmer dur ing the week end and announc- ed the sale of his carnival equip ment to a company in Edmon- ton, Alberta. The sale included the ferris wheel, merry-go-round and other rides, dear to the heart of the fair-goers. Work crews have been preparing the equip ment for the move down the highway this week.
 There is very little chance that Palmer will have rides for Set tiers Day celebrations. However there is a possibility that one of Stein's employees may return to Palmer with a few small rides and concessions, if he can find backing, it was announced.
 The B & B Shows have played Palmer the past few years, both at Settlers Day and Fair time and had become a rather fixed feature of both events.
The frontiersman., 1953-03-26
Seniors 10 Present Annual Play
 Friday and Saturday

Seniors of the Palmer High School are busy selling tickets to the annual Senior play, Brother Goose" to be presented tomorrow night and again on Saturday night. Members pre- dict capacity audiences, with many reserved seats already sold.
 The three-act comedy centers around Jeff Adams, played by Bonnie McNeese, who is trying to raise his brother and two sis ters properly. Their parents are dead. Throughout the play Jeff has trouble with his housekeep- CT, brother, sisters girl friends and work.
 Miss Beverlee UnWin is direct ring the play and has had the cast in regular rehearsals twice daily this past week.
 Others in the cast include Stuart Dreghorn, Gerry Kind gren, Barbara Bentti, Marilyn Macek, Mary Ann Mears, Mar garet Cope, Mary Jane Clark, Mary Ada Lee and Lyle Jones.
 The play will be presented to grades 1-6 Thursday and grades 7-12 Friday afternoons at 1:3C pm.
 Evening performances Friday and Saturday will start at 8 pm
The frontiersman., 1953-03-26
CITY COUNCIL
 VOTES TO ACCEPT LICENSE CHANGES

As chairman of the city license committee, Councilwoman Betty Mears presented committee rec concentrations at. the regular council meeting held March "A, regarding changes in Ordinance IA.
 Following lengthy discussions, the recommendations were ac- cepted by vote of AZ in favor. Only two local business men Johnny Weisenbarger and Ray Mccartney were present at the meeting.
 Several recommendations will result in savings of up to $75 to businessmen.
 New license fees are as fol- lows: General contractor, $100;; unclassified, electrical, excava- tors, painting, oil burner and plumbing, each $25. Any business operational service conducted in conjunction with the above, to be licensed an additional $14..
 Local and general trucking, sign erectors and lumber yards fall under the $14 category.
 Other recommendations, includ- ing the better Refinement of a special public dance license and pawn broker and Tor second hand merchant licensing, was interpre- ted by City Attorney Harold But cher as follows: Where dancing is incidental to the bar business, no special license will be requir- ed. .--s -e-.-5
 The accepted recommendations become effective following the final reading of the amendment to Ordinance IA.
 Health Committee
 O. K. Kincaid recommended CD the city pay one-half the amount of $500 being sought by the Health Council to complete their 1853 budget, providing the school district will furnish an equal part. City payment to be contingent upon this provision. @ Monies so given not to be used for nurses car. (3) That the city in exchange may call upon the Public Nurse when necessary to aid in enforc- ing the city health ordinance Other committee recommenda- tions stipulated the money must remain in this area and be spent in this area. All recommendations were accepted by the council.
 Bremen Needed
 Volunteer firemen are needed for the city Fire Department, ii was announced. Anyone interest ed in volunteering his services is asked to contact Fire Chief Ray Lancaster. All regular volunteers are covered by insurance while on duty.
The frontiersman., 1953-03-26
Fire Destroys Anchorage School Auditorium

The Anchorage High School auditorium was gutted by a spectacular fire March "A. Origin of the $2O0,0O0 blaze is believed to be from spontaneous combus- ton in the northeast wing of the auditorium stage.
 Valuable equipment owned by the Anchorage Little Theater and the Anchorage Concert Associa- ton was destroyed along with school equipment. School records were not destroyed. =
The frontiersman., 1953-03-26
NO SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION THIS SPRING

There will be no school board election next month, as in the past, residents were re- minded this week.
 According to Territorial legislature, when the City of Palmer incorporated, and the school district became an in- dependent district, elections were regulated to fall on the same date. The next regular school board election will be held in October, when city elections are held.
The frontiersman., 1953-03-26
START LAND CLEARING FOR NEW HOSPITAL

Land clearing at the new Valley Presbyterian Hospital site was started this week.
 Contractor C. R. Foss, Inc, of Anchorage has arranged for using local land-clearing equip ment and owners, in doing the work. In addition to the land clearing, workers will also dig the basement for the building.
The frontiersman., 1953-03-26
ASKS LOAN OF CITY TRUCK

The Chugiak Fire Department recently asked the City of Palmer for the loan of the bumper truck. The truck is not being used this winter because of inadequate housing. The request was not granted, for it was felt the truck can be used this summer for
 sprinkling the streets.
The frontiersman., 1953-03-26
FAIR ASSOCIATION TO MEET APRIL 6

The annual Matanuska Val ley Fair Association meeting will be held Monday evening, April 6 in the Coop club room at 8 p.m., Association Presi- dent, Alfred Hagan announced this week.
 All members are urged to at tend. Membership may be purchased for $1, Hagen said.
The frontiersman., 1953-03-26

A definite move, with a far reaching scope, has been started by members of the Industrial De velopment committee of the Ma tanuska Valley Chamber of Com merce, to build up the potential