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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12
ANNOUNCEMENT CALENDAR

friday February II
100OGym Classes for officers wives Bldg Seaplane Base
7:3o-Youh For Christ Poincana Baptist Church
T:3O-Sparklng Waters Rebekah Lodge Pythan Hall
S:00-Fern Chapter No. q, OES Scottish Rite Temple
SUNDAY. February "a
G0o-CAP Cadets, Poincana Community House
S:30-Orden Cabaneros de la Luz, Amelia St.
Monday, February IS
1o:ooofcers Wives Gym Classes Bldg 49, Seapane Base
500 Eliz Taylor Circle 1st Baptist Church,
1880 - WSCS, Ley Memorial Methodist, Church Annex
1880 - X. W. Temple Pythian Sister, 72S Fleming ST.
800 - Methodist Men, Wesley House +
500 - Juvenile Council, Clinic Bldg.
500 - Lions Club Aux, Lions Den, Seminary St.
500 General Meeting, LIST Presbyterian Women at church
8:OO-Log MART NrO. 3, 919 Elizabeth Street
GOO-Acoholcs Anonymous. 515a Duva Street
TUESDAY. February
Goo-Ladies Day Golf Tournament Key West Golf Club
S:OO-Ihrtt Shop, Naval CommisSary. Open 8 to IL.
1ESO-FRA Ladies Auxiliary luncheon place
6%-Kiwanis Club, LaConcha Hotel
Club
ISo-Youh for Christ, Bible Study Fleming St. Meth Church
I:S-Mlnocs Council No 49, Pocahontas, Golden Eagle
S:N-BeglnnerS bridge, Taylor Officers Club
o:Oo-Stock Car Assn Legion Home Stock Island
S:W-h W. Chapter No. So, DAV, 422 Amelia ST.
S:V-Jr Sr High School PTA at high school
o:W-knlghts of PythiaS. Pythian Hall, Fleming ST.
e:Ao-hnumoa Lessons Fl Taylor Officers Club
THURSDAY, February Is
s:O-Cvl Air PATROL Poinciana Community Center
"'VO-UAF Cadets Ponciana Community Cater
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12

Worsaer,
BY DOROTHY ROE
AP Women's Editor

Some Of the worlds worst =
dressed women are to be found
among Hollywood stars. says Don
Lopez, designer of clothes. houses
and movie sets and once an in
ternationally known dancer.
They go around in trousers and
sweaters, or off-shoulder gowns"
says this outspoken critic. They
haven't heard about the daytime
dress"
There are, of course, exceptions,
Lopez hastens to add. Among these
he lists Irene Dunno, Arlene Dahl,
Claudette Colbert, Joan Crawford,
Greer Carson, Lana Turner and
Eleanor Parker. These stars. he
comedies, always look like ladies,
on or off the screen. Quite natural
ly, some are his customers.
In New York for a breather be.
fore journeying TO London TO open
"a mems and a women'S branch
of his California fashion salons,
Lopez was in a mood to get a few
things off his chest.
Here in the East nobody would
think of going down town in q
swim suit and shirt, but in Holly
wood it's common practice. When
the stars get out to the Coast they
start going native in dress.
Take Hedy Lamar, for in
stance. After being known as one
of the most glamorous women in
Vienna, as soon as she arrived
in Hollywood she took to peasant
blouSeS and dirndlS."
Lopez began his designing ca
reer creating costumes for his
dancing partner, Maxine Barrat,
during their appearance in various
Roadway hit musicals. From
there he went to Hollywood to
dance with Ginger Rogers in
Lady in the Dark" after which
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12
Bathing Beauty
Contest At EIks

The Elks Club viii hold the 1864
Miss Key West Bathing beauty con
test at a dance on Saturday night,
February %, at the, Elks Club An.
mex. A floor show is planned. anC
the contest judges will be winter
visitors to the city.
Several Key West girls have al.
ready registered for the contest,
and it is expected that many more
viii qualify before the February II
deadline. A rehearsal has been SCI
for that day in the Annex
This years winner viii receive q
number Of beautiful gifts and Z
trophy donated by the Elks Club
The trophy will be inscribed witt
the winners name and Miss Key
West Bathing Beauty of 1854"
Any girl living in Key West is
|elibible to enter the contest, and
may do so by calling 2-3643.
A complete program will be an
nounced later.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12
" eIcOnae Dance
For Gilmore Crew
Here On Sunday

The crew Of the USS Howard w.
Gilmore which returned to Key
West after thirty-fIve days in
Caribbean waters, during which
the Ship visited Puerto Rico and
lSt. Thomas, will be welcomed at
the Noes USO on Sunday evening,
with a semi-formal dance in their
honor.
Music for dancing will be fur
nished by the Tune Toppers Or,
cheStra. Vocal selections will be
rendered by talented Naval per-
sonnet, and refreshments will be
served.
Dances, with orchestra, are held
at the Noes USO every Sunday,
Wednesday and Friday evening
from 8:45 to II p. m. Other attrac-
five program and facilities include
the five o'clock Sunday supper,
classes in dancing and Spanish,
pool and ping pong, a library and
barbeu gymnasium. All Military
are invited to use the Club.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12
Fleet Sonar Owe
Valentine Coffee
Held At EchOUsis

Echoasis was the scene of the
Fleet Sonar Officers Wives Club
coffee on Wednesday morning. Red
candles and red and white flowers
carried out the Valentine theme in
the decorations.
The hostesses, MES. r. F. Merrill
and Mrs. J. w. Mckinley, served
heart-Shaped cakes and cookies.
Mrs. f. c. Connelley was selected
chairman of the group and Mrs.
r. A. DickinS, co-chairman. Other
officers who will serve with Mrs.
Conelley are Mrs. r. T. Mckinley,
secretary and Mrs. J. A. Black,
treasurer. Advisory Board mem
Der will be Mrs. S. P. Douglas, Jr.
Publicity director win be Mrs. L,
E. Davis, Jr.
The door prize, Valentine box
of candy was won by Mrs. Frank
Smith.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12
Man Called Peter
Subject OF Owe
Book ReUielU

Those planning to attend the
Book Review at Fl. Taylor Off
GERS Club on Wednesday, Febru
airy II at 10 a. m. are eagerly an
ticipating a fine talk by Mrs. Jon.
athan Jackson when she tells them
about Catherine Marshall's "Mar
Called Peter"
A book Of such great beauty Is
seldom given to the world. MOI
does the right person to handle
such review. happen very often
Knowing Helen JackSon's own phi
loSophies and her own success
story Of post-depression years the
Book Review Group chose her Il
do this for them and have beer
patiently awaiting her winter so
journ in Key West when they
might hear her.
Besides the wonderful story o.
the Peter MarShallS themselves, a.
the same time beautiful, humor
GUS, sad, Mrs. Jackson will bring
in some of the splendid bits from
Peter Marshall's book "Mr. Jones
Meet The Master"
"Man Called Peter" is present
ly being readied for movie pro
duction. Mrs. Marshall recently re
turned from Hollywood where af
ter several sessions with director
and scriptwriter, the main script
has taken form. Refinement, dia.
logue, decisions as to cast, etc. are
to follow soon.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12
~. of NJ. Degrees
For Local Boys

Two Key West High School grad,
yates received degrees from the
University Of Miami, Coral Gables,
Fla, in commencement exercises
Feb. /.
James D. Malgrat, son of Mr.
and Mrs. George Malgrat, 615
Whitehead Street, received a bach.
elor Of science degree cum laude
A zoology major and a chemistry
minor, he was a member of Alpha
Epsilon Delta, national pre-medi-
cal honorary; Beta Beta Beta, ma
ltional biology honorary; the Chem.
istry Honors Society; and the
Chemistry Club.
Malgrat attended Emory Uni.
versity before coming to the UNI.
He now plans to enter medical
school at the University of TenneS.
see.
David Warfield Freeman, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Freeman,
724 Eaton Street, received a bach.
elor of business administration de.
gree. Freeman majored in account.
ing.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12
Key Vest Players
.Ddbble In Spells
And Witchcraft

A beautiful twentieth century
SOrceresS falls in love with a deb
OMAR, unSuSpecting publisher in
Bell, Book and Candle" the next
play to be presented by the Key
West Players at the Barn Theatre,
for 6 performances beginning Mon.
Feb. Is. The part of the, young
publisher who becomes so infatu-
ated with the. seductive witch that
he forgets his fiancee, will be play
ed by Josef Hurka. Mickey Renna
plays the glamorouS witch. These
are the roles created on the Broad
way stage by Rex Harrison and
Lilli Palmer.
AS relatives of the Manhattan
witch, Richard Brooks will portray
a "warlock," a male witch who
shocks the family by getting a job
instead of witching for his liveli-
hood, and Dorothy Caracciolo a
fluttery aunt who lives in a witches
hostel where the ladies do their
brewing" in communal kitchen.
In pursuit of these broomless
conjurors is a mystery writer, be-
ling played by Fred Taylor who
tracks down their New York haunts
and hopes to expose them to an
Iunbelieving publica An actor with
"a "creep-on" role is Elizabeth
Simpson, a gifted Siamese cat who
has been assigned the role of Pye-
wacket, the familiar" or pet, of
the comedy's leading witch. Direc-
tor for this play is Emily WOolley
Goddard.
BELL, Book and Candle" is from
the prolific pen of John van Drut-
en-, author of THE Voice of the
Turtle" Il Remember Mama" and
many other Broadway hits. Van
Druten's comedy about modern
day wizards was one of the major
successes of the 1950-51 season in
New York, chalking up a run of
233 performances.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12

Sgt. Kerr is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Kermit A. Kerr of Key West
He Is currently stationed with the
S001st Installations Squadron, al
Ladd Air Base.
The bride who was given in mar.
riage by her father, wore a white
satin gown, featuring a bolero with
Peter Pan collar and a sweetheart
necNine. A nylon net Overskirt,
hung in scanops from the waist.
A small white headpiece held
her short, off the face veil in place.
The brides bouquet was lavender
chrysanthemums and white stock.
The maid of honor, Miss Patsy
Ann Kelley, wore a white StraplesS
gown with green velvet bolero and
carried varigated chrysanthemumS.
Miss Marie Gagnon, bridesmaid,
wore a blue formal with matching
net stole and corsage of white
chrysanthemumS. Another brides
maid, Mill Jan Mellon, wore green
with a corSage of ruSt-colored
chrySanthemums.
Serving as best man for the
groom, was Donald R Mankins.
Ushers were Thomas Banks and
Tony Gilardi.
A reception at the home of the
brides parents was held immedi-
ately following the ceremony.
The couple are now at home to
friends in Fairbanks, Alaska.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12
Youngsters Skate
Tonight At Park

Tonight is skating night at Bay
view Park. Lights will go on al
1880 p. m. at the new basketball
court and all youngsters are invit
ed to come out and have fun.
Eighty-one skaters took part ir
the skating party last Friday
night. Cake and soda were served
Club members will hold a party
on the first Friday of each month
Ask Mrs. Thompson how you car
become a member. However, you
don't have to be a member TO joir
the skating fun. There is plenty o.
music.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12

ne was given i five-way contract
as dance director. costume design
er. couture designer set designer
and straight director. Then he
opened his own salon.
Lopez decries the current lack
Of glamor in the off-Screen activi-
ties of Hollywood stars. He says:
What made the movie bust
ness? Glamor, that's what. The
public wants to see its favorite
stars looking like stars, on or off
the screen. But everybody's so
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12

'gingham' today that there's
glamor left. That's why We ha'
no big new stars today. No glaI
or"
Lopez feels that any woman W
devotes a little planning to a war
robe can be well-dreSSed, even
a budget. He advises:
"H you have only q limit
amount 10 spend. stick to one q
or, preferably black. Thus y
need only one set Of accesSorit
that SO with everything"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12
McCauleys To Spend A
Month With ReardOnS

Major and Mrs. Cleyburn Nc
Cauley of Houston, Texas are visit
ing Mrs. McCauley's sister and
her husband, Commander and Mrs.
William H. Reardon at their home
on Francis Street. Mrs. McCauley
lis the former Sybil Sawyer of Key
West.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12
James White Graduates
From University of Miami

James A. White received his
bachelors degree in Business Ad.
ministration at Commencement ex.
|erciSeS held at the Dade County
Auditorium on February /.
Mr.. White is the husband of the
former Beatrice Moreno, well.
known Key West pianist.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12
SUNSHINE SCHOOL
CHANGES LOCATION

The Sunshine School for pre-.
school age children is moving from
its present location, 323 Whitehead
st., to a new location, $40 South.
ard St., it was announced today
b. Mrs. Harry Gregory, operator
Of the school.
The school will open in the new
location Monday morning, Mrs.
Gregory added. There still are
openings for enrolment.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12
Etheridges Recent
Visitors To City

Pfc. Dwight A. Etheridge, Army
Med. Det., Fort Clayton, Canal
Zone, and Mrs. Etheridge, of Ports
mouth, Virginia recently visited
his parents Mr.. and Mrs. c. Jay
Etheridge, who are staying at the
home of Mrs. Ella Warren of Alp
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12

A little cooking sherry adds fla
vor to black bean soup. Garnish
with a slice of lemon and one Of
hard-cooked egg.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12

Charles II of England once tried
to suppress coffee houses on the
ground they were centerS of polit.
ical agitation.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12

The Simplon tunnel in the Swiss
Alps, IL miles long, required eight
years to build.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12
Miss Kelley And Sgt. Kerr Are
United In Lutheran Ceremony

Miss Rosetta Edna Kelley daughter Of Mr. and
Kelley Bentley Island Alaska recently became the bride
Kermit Alexander Jr The united candlelgt
mony in the Lutheran Church at Fairbanks, Alaska.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-02-12

Elizabeth Street. The Etheridges.
who were accompanied by their
two children, also visited Rut-
ledge E. Etheridge, HM1, 1O9-B.
Peary Court.
After a trip to Virginia. SIC
Etheridge will report to Fort Sher-
dan, Illinois for reassignment.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-03-26
GAME OF SERIES FROM SITKA BY 9 POINTS

SITkA AZ The Anchorage high school stayed off final quar- ter rush by sitka high school to win the opening game of the All-Alaska High School Basketball tournament last night by a score of 52-50.
 Sitka took a 12-10 first quarter lead but at half-time Anchorage was ahead 21-19 in a series of see-saw scoring. In the third stanza, Anch- orage pulled away to lead at the end of the period. 3S-33. In the fin al quarter, Anchorage kept cool, and played methorieal basketball as the sitkans erept up as the minutes ticked away Their final shot at the basket was just a fraction of a sec ond late in getting into the air be- fore the whistle stopped the game.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-03-26
EMBLEM CLUB OFFICERS FROM KETCHIKAN ARRIVING HERE TODAY

District Deputy Buff Milligan and
 her Chaplain, June Lind, were due
 to arrive here from Ketchikan this afternoon for installation of officers |of Wrangell Emblem Club No. S7
 tomorrow night.
 There will be a pot-luck supper tonight at the Elks Club at 6:S0 for all Emblem Club members. The of ficers are especially urged to be there at 8 o'clock for practice. On Saturday afternoon at ? o. clock a luncheon will be held in honor of the District Deputy and her Chaplain at the home of Mrs. Maurice Buness.
 Installation of officers will be at |9 p. m. Saturday at the Elks Club. All Elks and thsir wives and all Exnhlsm Club members are cordial fly invited to attend.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-03-26
KING SALMON DERBY
 EXTENDED TO JUNE 15

The annual King Salmon Derby which opened March IA, has been extended to June 15, for closing date instead of May 31, as a result of popular demand. it was announced this week by the Stikine sportsmen's Association. sponsor of the event.
 Secretary Dan Roberts reported Mark Bernhard heads the derby lad der to date with a 21-pounder taken at Grey's Island March 19. Commit tee Chairman Art Nelson is in sec ond place with a II pound, one ounce king taken in the same area.
 Rich Rinehart and Frank Dewitt landed three small ones and lost an other yesterday while Lee Stella. the local pie and doughnut king, en- tered in the almost" category. Lee had a big-a-one on in front of the Harvest caunery dock but it tossed the hook just as Stella was prepar- ing to net it. Lees estimate of the weight is anywhere from 90 pounds up.
 Pr.-e for the week ending Sunday. April 4. will be 8 in trade at the Totem Bakery and six cans of shrimp donated by Harbor Seafoods, the committee announces.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-03-26
LEGION MEETS WITH
 DEPARTMENT COMMANDER LAT OUGOTTT

Merlin Elmer Palmer Post No. s, of the American Legion met here last night with the Alaska Depart ment Commander of the America n Legion, Foster R. Sims, a Palmer dentist. About 20 persons were on hand to meet Dr. Sims and see a sound color movie on the 1853 Ma tional American Legion convention.
 Commander Sims arrived here yes- terday from Ketchikan and left to day for Petersburg on a visit to all Southeast Alaska posts.
 He was accompanied on the trip by Alasfas American Legion Serv- ice Officer. Alfred Zenger, ST.
 While here MT. Zenger visited with his son and family, the Ned Zengers.
 Commander Sims was the house guest of MT. and Mrs Arthur Clark.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-03-26
FRIENDS HOLD
 STORK SHOWER FOR FORMER WRANGELL GIRL

A stork shower was held last night at the Harry Foreman home, out the north end road, for Mrs Lewie Laurence of Anchorage. Mrs Laurence is the daughter of MT and Mrs. Foreman.
 Games were played with Mrs Wayne Jones winning the first prize for putting most beans in a pan on her head and Miss Marvin Ness won first prize for bursting balloons. Re, Foreman, main feature of which was beautifully decorated cake made by Lee Stella.
 Many beautiful gifts were receiv. ed for Mrs. Laurence, which will bt taken up to her by Mrs. Foreman when she leaves Monday by plan, for Anchorage to be with her daugh ! ter when the new grandchild arrives
 Those present last night were: Mrs. Olaf Person. Mrs. Ben Lant ing, Mrs. Ali Erickson, Miss Mar lene Messinger, Mrs. Bob Goodrich Mrs. Irene Ingle, Mrs. Bob Urata Mrs. John Eyon, Miss Margie Lauth Miss Bella Lauth, Mrs. Carol Ham ley, Mrs Birdie Crammer, MT. and Mrs. Wayne Jones, Mrs. Knute Ness Miss Carolyn Ness, Miss Martyr Ness, Mrs. Carl Welfelt, Mrs. Ton Charlton and Mrs. Walter Rudolph.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-03-26
AGREEMENT REACHED
 ON GENERAL CONTRACT BY
FISHERMEN AND NDUsTRY

SEATTLE -AP- An agreement was reached yesterday on a new general contract between the Alaska Fishermen's Union and the Alaska Salmon Industry after a negotiating meeting with Albin L. Peterson, Federal coneiliator. The agreement, terms of which were not disclosed, is subject to ratification by the un- ion and the Alaska Salmon Industry.
 Peterson said agreements were also reached on supplemental con- tracts for the Westward and Kodiak areas.
 The union will be voting on the agreement tonight. Although details were not disclosed. it is reported it contained no increase in wages and general working conditions were unchanged. But there were changes to permit consolidation of some can nery operations and health welfare payments were increased. The union had been asking an increase from last years $45 health-welfare pay ments to $64.46 Industry spokesmen said the first crews are leaving to- morrow for the Westward if the agreement is ratified.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-03-26
WRANGELL LABOR PDOJECT OUT WINDOW
WASHINGTON -

WASHINGTON - The House ap- propriations committee has sustain ed the recommendation of the Pres ident in allowing no construction funds for Alaska navigation and flood control projects.
 The committee in reporting the 1855 fiscal year appropriation bill for civil functions of the Depart ment of the Army to the House this week cut $29. 9.545,0O0 from the ad- ministration' request of S308,322.- 900 for navigation and flood control general construction. S3.540, 900 from the $76.200.000 sought for op- eration and maintenance and s390,- 000 from the s2,S00,000 asked for general investigation.
 In appearing before the commit tee during the middle part of Feb ruary. Governor Frank Heintzle- man. o. F. Benecke of Juneau and others had joined with Delegate Bartlett in seeking Alaska funds de-
 pite the obstacle of non-administra- tion. support Funds required to com plete 12 long-standing authorized zroIe ts for the Territory total $5,- 07O.1S5 under 1853 cost estimates as follows: S109,S55 for Kodiak Harbor: $252.0o0 for SeldoYia liar bor: S44,500 for Skagway Harbor; $735,6 ,600 for Skagway River flood control: $158.0OO for Elfin Cove; S97S.000 for Gastineau Channel; SS70,200 for Sitka Harbor; $220,- 600 for Petersburg Harbor; $588,- 700 for Wrangell Narrows; $407,- TOO for Wrangell Harbor; S332,000 for Craig Harbor and $373,000 for Metlakatla Harbor.
 The only funds for Alaska in cluded in the Presidents budget are $SS.000 for river and harbor main tenance at Nome (s70,OO0) and in Wrangell Narrows (s18,000), and $37,000 for studies. the latter a mount divided between s17,000 for navigation studies and $20,000 for flood control studies.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-03-26
DELEGATE BARTLETT DECLARES AGAINST
 COMMONWEALTH STATUS

WASHINGTON AZ Delegate from Alaska, E. L. Bartlett has come out flatly against the proposal that Alaska be given a commonwealth status instead of statehood
 Bartlett addressed a National De- mocratic Women's Club luncheon yesterday and said regarding the commonwealth status:
 We reject this move absolutely. We want none of it. It would be a step backward instead of foreward. ''
 In the meantime, the Senate agreed to resume debate Monday on statehood for Alaska and Hawaii.
 Senator Knowland. Republican leader, told his colleagues he would not guarantee that the combined measure would not be set aside to permit debate on other legislation but added he doesn't know of any other bills likely to grab precedence.
 The return of the statehood is- sue will continue debate on the pro- posal of Sen. Smather's (Fla.) and others to give both Territories com- monwealth status the same as Puer. to Rico.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1954-03-26
L. M. OWENS HERE FROM KETCHIKAN

l.. NJ. Owens, well known former logging man of Wrangell, was in town Wednesday. coming up on his own boat from Ketchikan where he now lives. He was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs Edward Martin. Mrs. Martin, also a former Wrangellite, is the daughter of Mrs. Fleta Marsh. The Marsh family operated the Wrangell Cedar Products here for several years and now live in Los Angeles
 MT. Martin recently was dis charged from the Army after serv- ing overseas in Germany. The young couple expect to go to Los Angeles to join the Marshes. While here, they visited with Miss Helen Anger man.
 Owens returned to Ketchikan the same day where he is interested in logging operations.