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The Key West citizen., 1954-08-12

A casual observance of the week
end activities Of a large part of
the membership of the Key West
Outboard Club led the writer to
wonder just why they chose an
area near the beach of a certain
key for their Sunday afternoon
cruises.
We wondered why some of the
outboarders would take off, with
exhaust roaring, from their Stock
Island clubhouse and cruise back
and forth of the shore of the key
instead of joining their fellow club
members in fishing or racing.
After a detailed investigation, we
learned why.
They've discovered that a group
Of Key West nudists maintain a
weekend camp On the key - which
shall remain unnamed for the mo-
ment.
They are patrolling the area in
the hope they may sight a comely
nudist cavorting on the beach.
Wondering what the name of that
key is?
The Key West citizen., 1954-08-12

Again the city of Key West has
reached the "saturation point in
housing facilities. And once more
visitors to Key West are being
forced to sleep in their automo-
biles, in chairs, in lobbies, or
wherever they can find a spot to
catch little nap. For the 'No Va
cancy' signs are blooming ali over
The Key West citizen., 1954-08-12
GARRISON BIGHT PROVIDES A NATURAL
FOR YACHT RASJN

That is good news, if it turns out this time to be
true, about City Manager Lang's announcement that
arrangements being made to convert the Garrison
Blight, or part of it, into yacht basin.
It is doubtful if anybody in Key West knows when
the first proposal made to improve the Blight But
The Citizen does know that Editor Pendleton of the Key
of the Gulf back in the 1885, story after story and
editorial after editorial advocating the conversion of
the Garrison Blight into yacht basin.
In those days, and up to the time Flager extend
ed his railroad to Key West the blight was altogether
different from what is today with the narrow open
ing it's northwestery side. That side of the blight
was open from the head of Palm avenue running up
from Eaton street, to Little Salt Pond.
1t is something of a coincidence to know that the
enclosure of the blight as it today was one of the i'm
provements advocated by Pendeton. His chief reason
for enclosing the blight, with opening sufficiently
large for boats to enter and leave it, was the protection
it would afford shipping during northwest storm.
But the biggest problem, he pointed out, dredg
ing the blight to provide depth to accommodate the
hundreds of wrecking and sponging schooners owned
by Key Westers in those days.
But the for deepening the water in the blight
today is far different from what it used to be. Now
We want accommodations for yachtsmen who cruise in
the waters of the Florida Keys AS conditions stand
now, the water in the Garrison Blight too shallow for
of szable cabin cruiser, and Key West Blight is
too small and affords protection from northwesters
only in that part of it flanked by the first of the
Flagler piers.
Aside from its lack of depth, the Garrison Blight is
natural" for yacht BASIN If what Manager Lang
suggests is done now, other improvements be made
later till, finally Key West will have yacht basin
that will be comparable with any other of it's size in
the United States.
The Key West citizen., 1954-08-12
CANDIDATE STRAYS
DURING CAMPAIGN

BEULAH, Wyo. IN - State Rep.
E. Keith Thomson got carried
away with himself in campaigning
yesterday for the Republican nom
ination for Congress.
He wandered from one hay field
to another handing out campaign
literature.
Finally rancher tipped him off.
He had crossed the state line and
was soliciting votes in South
Dakota.
The Key West citizen., 1954-08-12
Farmer Protests Acreage Control

law and that by limiting acreage,
the government forces the plaintiff
to bury at us. supported prices
extra grain needed to keep his
poultry.
The Key West citizen., 1954-08-12
PEOPLES FORUM

The Citizen welcomes sxprsssiens ss the views sf ss
sE but the sdteF te right 10 delete which
are eonsidsred bsiovs The writer's should
far and eone the letters 100 write on enc side
Of the ony Signature Of the writer accompany ts
letters and will b Dvblshsd unless requested sherss
The Key West citizen., 1954-08-12

town, hotels have no accommoda.
tons for the unexpected late arri-
val, and apartments are as scarce
as cornfields in this Island City.
The Key West citizen., 1954-08-12
August II, 1874

Quick action to provide Key
West with an enforceable building
code was taken by the Zoning
Board of Appeals, of which Glenn
c. Price is chairman, at a meet
ing held last night in the office of
William V. Albury.
The Key West citizen., 1954-08-12

Democracy in the United States will work better
when Americans interested in the general well
fare and more forgetful of private profit
The Key West citizen., 1954-08-12

Two Fedora security Admins.
tration officials spent yesterday
and part of today in Key West in.
vestigating the Negro recreation
situation.
The Key West citizen., 1954-08-12

Do not try to get ahead of everyone on the highway
you might be leading the procession horizontally be
fore long.
The Key West citizen., 1954-08-12

Economy is good watchword for the U. S. govern
ment but before you cut expenditures you have
idea of what you do without.
The Key West citizen., 1954-08-12

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UsT0S FOOD PALACE Holding Their h BIRTHDAY SALE The Most
Key Galore Free M-Fm and
Err $4,000 In PRIZEN
ordinary
Savings THURSDAY NAY Gill;
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Lihya, Italy, Greece and Aus
tria.
At Howard University, he
has been director of evening
school and adult education,
and chairman of the human
tiles program. Before coming
here, he taught at Virginia
State College, Spelman College
and Atlanta University.
DR.. Snowden has been ac-
tive here with the Washington
Federation OF Churches, the
local Friends Service Commit
tee and the National Confer
ence of Christians and Jews.
He is 4S and lives at 1927
Girard st. ne. with his wife,
who is an art teacher in the
District public schools, and
their two children.
Dr.. Snowden and family are
scheduled to sail from New York
City on October 10, 1854, DR..
Snowden is the son of Colonel
and Mrs. Frank M. Snowden of
So Harold Street, Roxbury, Mass.
The guardian., 1954-08-21

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the church and B. j. Groups
made full reports. The Interna-
tional Gospel Temple of Provi-
dence, R. l., pastored by Rev.
Viola Hall, made a full re-
port. Mrs. Julia E. Fisher, wife
of DR.. Fisher, was present for
the sessions, along with her
daughter, Julie, and son, Cor
don. From st. Louis came Mrs.
Creacie Cawley, first vice-pres-
ident OF the B. j. Groups in
that city; also( Rev. w. A.
Schultz, pastor of Parish Tenn
pie Methodist Church; Mrs.
Willie Mae Tate, Mrs. Rose
Williams and Mrs. Mildred
Simms.
The highlight of the meeting
and convention was the cleo
ton of a successor to the late
Director and President. BY
unanimous vote of the church,
Mr.. Laymon T. Hunter was
elected supervisor of the church
with the power of Director. He
was also elected First Vice
president of the B. J. Groups,
Inc. In observing a year of ST.
lence in memory of DR.. Fisher,
the titles which he bore were
not used, but following this pc
riod all things will return to
their normal state.
The final event was the ordi-
nation to the full rank of the
Christian Ministry of Mr.. Lay
mon T. Hunter on Sunday af-
ternoon. The church was pack
edfor this most solemn service.
The ordination was performed
by Rev. William A. Schultz, as
sisted by Rev. o. r. Barber.
Rev. Viola Hall, Rev. Clara
Diggs and DR.. Clara Griffin.
Visiting ministers and friends
included Rev. Mrs. Glenn Wat
son, who preached Friday
night; Rev. A. Roger williams,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry j. Smith
Of Providence, r. l.; Mr.. Will
liam Baskins, Mrs. David Hunt
er, mother Of Rev. L. T. Hunter;
Attorney zara Weinstein and
many others.
The guardian., 1954-08-21
CHARLES ST.
A.M.E. CHURCH
Warren st. and Elm Hill Ave.
Rev. w. C. Davis, Pastor

The morning service was
]"Tgely attended as members
and friends prepared to hear
the gospel from Ecclesiastics.
Rev. Davis spoke emphatically
on Rivers" using for a theme
From the God that giveth, to
the God that receives" as he
wisely compared our lives to
the mouth of a river, its source
and many branches and finally
its destination, where it emp
ties into the sea. Guest soloist
was Mrs. Ina Rapier Of San
Francisco, California. The con-
cert Of Prof. Lorenzo Greene
was a complete success. Those
participating we're. Mrs. F. G..
Anderson, contralto, and Mrs.
Walter c. Davis contralto, who
rendered a beautiful duet. Mrs.
Charlotte Jackson gave a love-
ly presentation on behalf of
the United Choirs of Charles
st. Mrs. Price headed refresh
ment committee. The beauti-
fully gowned usherS were:
Mrs. Maybelle Butler, Mrs.
Francell Pope, Miss Shirley Nc
Dowell and Mrs. Matte Price.
Prof. Greene leaves for his
vacation within the week.
The guardian., 1954-08-21
YOUTH SPEAKS

Continued From Page One
on the Boston Police force, said
that his Post was dedicated to
work with youth. Post members,
many of whom served together
in the 366th Infantry, plan to
carry on complete atheletic
program for young people. Fur
ther plans include building a
swimming pool for small child
rem in the Roxbury area.
State AMVET Commander
Atty. Edward Brooke stated
that ANdVETS all over the state
are doing their bit in an efford
to curb juvenile delinquency.
After the interview with
Commanders Williams and
Brooke, several telephone calls
were received at WBMS from
people who offered congratula-
tions to Post 1913, and wished
them good luck in their youth
program.
Youth Speaks, produced
and directed for WBMS by John
Wilks and Richard Robbins, is
heard every Thursday 400 to
4:30 P. M. Topics discussed on
the show are chosen from let
ters written in by listeners.
Address comments Youth
Speaks" co VEINS Sommer-
set Hotel.
The guardian., 1954-08-21
RUSH ZION
AME CHURCH
81 School St., Cambrige

Rev. John w. Holmes, Pastor
A Special Service, known as
the Opening of the Seven
Seals" will be held at Rush
AME Zion Church this Sunday.
beginning at 8 pm. This service
will be conducted by Rev. John
W. Holmes, pastor, and will
feature seven pastors and their
choirs. The participating pas
tors are; Rev. James c. Brown.
D. D., Of Columbus A. NJ. E.
Zion Church, Boston, Rev. Geo.
Clover Of N. Bedford Zion
Church; Rev. w. T. Reeves of
Boston; Rev VIM. Jackson of
Saugus; Rev. Magnolia Glenn
of Williamantic, Conn, Rev.
Geo. Thomas of Boston, newly
elected professor of Livingstone
College, former pastor of Rush;
Rev. James Springfield of Bel
mont St Zion Church, Worces-
ter. The Willing Workers
Club OF the church will spon-
Sor the annual dinner immedi-
ately following the morning
worship in the church dining
room. Refreshments will be
served to the visiting pastors
and choirS at the close of the
Seven Seals service. All cordial
ly invited to attend the unique
service.
The guardian., 1954-08-21
PORGY AND BESS

Blevins Davis and Robert
Breen, who are bringing their
big new production Of Porgy
and Bess" to the Shubert
Theatre on Friday evening,
August 20, for nine-day stop
over on its round the world
tour, will give talented local
colored singers an opportunity
to addition for membership in
the famous group which they
plan to build into a permanent
Iepertory company.
Breen and Davis spent a. full
six months combing the entire
country to recruit the seventy
vie players and singers who
have been appearing for a year
and half during the COM
pany's travels to Berlin, Paris,
London, and New York.
Lives of several members of
the cast were changed complete
lly as a result of their singing
1or Mr.. Breen. Irving Barnes
left his Job in a Pittsburgh
steel mill when he won a place
in the chorus of "Porgy and
Bess." Six months later he had
/ progressed to the title role.
John McCurry was mail clerk
IN Cleveland before he audition-
ee for, and won, the opportu-
nifty to interpret the caracter
of Crown in tie George Gersh-
win musical.
An addition will be open to
all men and women singers dur
ing the shows stay here. MIR.
Breen suggests that all appli-
cants write a letter to Stage
Manager Walter Reimer, in care
OF the theatre. The letter
should contain the writer's ad-
dress, phone number, height,
age, and a brief resume OF
academic background and pro-
tessional experience, if any. AT
the present time there are
openings in the "Porgy and
Ress' company for sopranos
with a voice range from Low
B to High B, baritones with a
range Of Low G to High F, and
BASES whose range encom-
passes Low F to High F.
In the present talented COM
pany, cast members have been
drilled to understudy one an
other One casting problem
that Breen has not yet beer
able to fulfill is an understudy
who can step into the Crown
role Of the giant John McCurry
For this assignment he is most
anxious to find an actor -singeq
at least six feet Ave in height
and weighing about 240 pounds
The guardian., 1954-08-21
TEACHER TO EUROPE

Miss Althea E. Howard.
daughter of the late Grace
Holmes Howard, left on August
lO to sail to France where she
will teach in the U. S. Arny
school system, She is the grand
daughter of Mrs. Charlotte Car
penter Cousins of Providence
4. l., and Mrs. Annabelle
Holmes of Is Woodland Street.
Everett, Mass, with whom she
resides.
Recently awarded her Mast
er's degree in Speech Therapv
from Boston University. Miss
Howard has been granted
years leave of absence from the
City of Maiden, where she has
been employed as the first and
only colored teacher in the his
tory of the city. While EMPLOY
SAASAC ollG WON acclaim
through the performances of
her boys choir which she or
ganized, using boys of all races
and religious throughout the
school.
A graduate Of Everett High
School, she was head maiorette
for that school band and 9th
er bands in Everett and NAL
den, The Women's Progressive
Club of Everett awarded her !
scholarship to further pursue
her studies at State Teachers
College, Salem, Mass, where
she was graduated with a BIS
degree in education.
In addition to her regular
work, she has been a teacher
and pianist for Grace Episcopal
Church, Everett, for a number
of years.
The guardian., 1954-08-21
MOURN CITIZEN

Continued From Page One
assistant pastor at Malden's
Eastern Avenue Baptist church
and deacon at the present
Emmanuel church. A member
of the Baptist Convention, Star
of the East Lodge ot Oddfel-
lows, Knights Of Pythians, and
the John D. Hilton Lodge of
Masons, Deacon Derry's first
marriage to Willie Ann Pelham
of Farmville resulted in a
family of four, two now living.
In July of 1852 he married
Henrietta Louise Smith OF Med
ford where he resided and join
ed Shiloh Baptist church the
same year. lie is survived by
his widow, two children, one
grandchild and Ave great grand
children.
Maiden mourners Of both
races crowded the Medford
church at the Saturday service.
Pastor Phillips was assisted by
one Of New England's greatest
clergyman, the Rev. Willard L.
Clayton, formerly OF Maiden,
who rushed here from his pas
torate in Baltimore, Maryland,
to pay homage to one OF New
Englands most outstanding ci-
tizens. Both Pastors lauded the
Christian life OF Mr.. Derry and
cited the years Of public faith
The services we're kept brief
quiet and simple. Burial was
/ at Oak Grove cemetery.
The guardian., 1954-08-21

Christ's work is the function
ing of the Spirit. It functions
whether you label it God
Christ or Jehovah. Christ Spirit
i5 not limited to labels. Rev.
Carter expressed that Western
civilization was Graded and
nursed in the East. People from
Asia, Africa and Europe were
present on the day of Pente-
cost and all experienced the
out pouring of the Holy Spirit.
The East met the West and
Peter preached to all as one
great fellowship. All men will
cream dreams and prophecy.
Rev Carter concluded his
sermon by bringing out the
unique incident of evangelism
carried out by the French group
called the Compagnon du Jour
dain who gave song responses
to the ritual OF a highly IL
turgical Swiss Reform service.
These sung responses were
sung in French after
call to worship a prayer, the
recital of the law, confession
Of sins. the creed, sermon and
dismissal, Rev. Carter pointed
out that here Switzerland,
France, and America Joined
hands in a unique religious ex-
perience.
The guardian., 1954-08-21
MOTHER WALLS
AME ZION CHURCH
Rev. E. o. Woodhouse, Pastor
Cor. Walnut Ave. and Walnut

Rev. e. o. Woodhouse, Pastor
Cor. Walnut Ave. and Walnut
Park, Roxbury
A cordial invition is extend
ed to the young people to at
tend church school at 9:45.
Morning Worship, II A. NJ.
Sermon by the Pastor, Rev E.
0. Woodhouse. Music by The
Chancel Choir, Mrs. E. Taylor,
directors, Miss E. Moffett, Or
ganist, and by Mother Walls
Gospel Singers. varick C. E.
Society at 6 A. M. Evening Ser
vice at 1880 P. M. Glass Meeting
Thursday, 8 P. M. Prayer Meet
ing Friday, 8 P. M.
Coming Events SUNDAY
Eve, Aug. 20, Silver Leaf
Quintet-presented by the Ste
ward Board, Charles F. Free
man Pres. Subs. SOC. Thursday.
Sept. %, Once In Seville
presented by the Chancel Choir.
Miss Pauline HECTOR Chair
woman Sub SOC. October 81,
$3.50 Stewardess Board will
sponsor an afternoon service.
Tickets for the above events
from any member of the church.
For transportation to and from
the church call GA 7-7433
The guardian., 1954-08-21
Church Services In Boston
First COngrs galionaI
Methodist Church

Rev. Vernon E. Carter. pastor
Temporarily Worshiping at ia
Shawmut Ave, Roxbury, Masso
The First Congregational
Church of Boston had a verv
successful and inspirational
service at Cathedral of the
Pines, Ridge, NH. last Sunday
morning at II o'clock. Rev Car
ter's message was mo East or
West" The Young Peoples Choir
and the Senior Choir dendered
very wonderful fitting musical
selections bac ked by tn e
church's efficient and talented
chorister, Mrs. Dolores DilWorth
with Alice Raynor on the organ
enchanting the Pines with a
spiritual atmosphere. Rev. ON.
Williams, assistant pastor of the
Church, gave an effective in
vocation and read the Holy
Scriptures. The First Congrega-
tional Methodist Church held
a service last year at the Pines
and as a result OF last years
service many in this area have
realized its exquisite opportuni-
ties. This service was strictly
under the auspices of t h e
First Congregational Methodist
Church as it was last year. The
event was more than a bus ride
but pilgrimage with the mem
bers and friends of the
First Congregational Metho-
dist Church actually taking part
as If they were in their own
church building on Sunday
morning. Three full buses and
about seven private cars left
for the Pines at around $3.50
am. while many other private
cars left before the buses.
The First Congregational Me-
thodiSt Church announces a
Mamouth Popularity Contest
with first prize of $50, a Sc
cond prize of S25, and a third
prize of $40. Anyone is privi-
edged to enter this contest by
calling Garrison 1880 or High
land 5-9840. You may enter the
contest any time from Sunday
Aug. % to Sunday Aug. 90. Con-
test will run from Sunday Aug.
% to Tuesday September 81,
1854. Procedure Of this contest
is the selling of votes. First
prize will go to the highest
amount over $100, End prize will
go to the highest amount over
$50, and the third prize will go
to the highest amount over $25.
Worship Services on Sunday
during the summer Sunday
School at $50 am, Morning
worship II am, Sometimes
special services at $3.50 pm.
Rev. Vernon E. Carter will
broadcast his Sunday Fellow
ship Meditations over Station
WON. 1900 on your radio dial,
Sunday August %, 10 pm.
The guardian., 1954-08-21
ODD NOTES
BY ADELINE WASHINGToN

-
There is a story told of one
Colonial woman, Lady Yeardley,
who, one Christmas Eve while
she sat alone with her chill
dren, saw at the window frame
an Indians face. For an instant
her heart stopped beating. She
alone with her childrenl Her
husband away! must not seem
afraid" I will open the door.
Welcome guest" said she.
This is Christmas Eve. I come
great Three Rivers" II am chief
Of the Roanoke" He seemed
kindly disposed; but no Indian
in those days could be quite
trusted. With him was pa
poose." I'VE want him to learn
like white children" "You wish
me to teach him to read and
write" asked Lady Yeardley.
"Yes, me want him to pray to
white mans God" All had sup
per of Xmas pudding and beer.
Morning came, the church bell
rang and all went to church.
The men in the church Sprang
up and seized their guns.
Stop" commanded L a d y
Yeardly. He is my guest. Listen
1t was a hrdlu Yeard !!ernS. .ff1
and let me tell you the story"
1t was a strange sight, = the
Indian chief, ''papoose" and
Lady Yeardly side by side. -
Story by Mara L. Pratt.
The guardian., 1954-08-21
SO YEARS A
Resident Passes

Miss Mary Lewis OF u Edge
wood St., Roxbury, beloved mo-
ther of Mrs. Vivian Hill, Ed
ward Lewis of N. Y. City and
Miss Pauline Davis of Boston.
with whom she made her home
passed away Wednesday, July
%, 1854 after a few hours ill
ness
Services were held Saturday,
July 81, 1854, at Norris Davis
Funeral Home, Walnut Ave,
Roxbury. Mrs. Kennson Ken
nedy, former First Reader in
the local Christian Science
Church, conducted the services.
Mrs. Lewis came to Boston.
as the bride of the late Clar-
ence E. Lewis from Springfield,
Mass: about fifty years ago.
where they established resid-
ence
She leaves two daughters, a
son, two son-in-laws, a daugh-
ter-in-law, four grand and
three great grandchildren.
CARDS OF THANKS
The family of the late Mrs.
Mary Lewis wishes to thank
friends for their kindness
shown during their recent
bereavement.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hill
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
Mr.. and Mrs. Davis
sons-in-law and daughters
Gand and Great :. :. -.
Grand children
The guardian., 1954-08-21
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IN business and industrial esta-
blishments throughout the city
over 10000 persons were X
rayed during the recent pro-
gram which was conducted in
the vaious districts of the citv
You too can be reassured of
freedom from chest disease bv
having an r-ray at 81 East
Concord Street.
1T PAYS TO advertise in your
local paper,
The guardian., 1954-08-21
COUNT BASIES

Island home but he insisted on
moving back in.
The Count only stayed over
night in jail, when Catherine
said she would withdraw her
complaint. Magistrate Charles
A. Murphy freed the Count and
the BasieS walked out of court
together. Catherine says there's
no happy ending here, though.
For she's going to sue the
pianiSt-conductor for a divorce
and thereby end their 13 year
The guardian., 1954-08-21
High Points In Church Life
BY REV VERNON E. CARTER
Pastor First Congregational Methodist Church
Protestant Approach TO Christian
Education

guides that growth and decision
to Christ and His way 1t be-
comes voluntary and positive.
Next week The Difference
Between Christion and Religi-
Gus Education.
Ry. Carter will broadcast his
Sunday Fellowship Meditations
over Radio Station WON this
Sunday, August 20, at 10 p. M,
1900 on your radio dial.
The guardian., 1954-08-21
Metropolitan
BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev, M. ], Minor paStor

NtV, NJ. J. MINOR Pastor
Last Sunday the service was
conducted by Rev. Robert Car
ter, the pastor being on vaca-
ton He used as his text Quest
for Cod. Mrs. Thelma Wilson,
chairman of the August club,
is planning two fine events.
Sunday, August %, she is pre-
senting Miss Joyce Davis and
her chorus at $4,000 p. M. On
Saturday, August 2S, Mrs. Will
son is sponsoring a bus ride
to Salisbury Beach. Buses leave
the church at sis P. M.
The guardian., 1954-08-21
CARD OF THANKS

The adopted children of the
late william H. Scott wish to
express our gratitude to friends,
neighbors, clubs, lodges and
other organizations for services
rendered and many beautiful
flowers and expressions of SYM
pathy during our recent be-
reavement.
MR.. and MRS.
JAMES H. GIBSON.