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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-07-23
Change In Meeting
Place Of First
Aid Class Told

The first meeting of the Amer
lean Red Cross first aid class held
at the chapter rooms last night,
was Every successful"
The enrolment was larger than
anticipated and future classes will
be held at the First Methodist
(Old Stone) Church annex. The
lessons begin at 7:30 p. m. every
Thursday.
Under the direction of Eula Fritz.
qualified volunteer instructor, the
course consists of nine two-hour
classes.
No additional students will be
accepted after next Thursday night
and anyone wishing to enroll in the
course should plan to attend the
meeting on July 20.
Those attending last nights les
son were Ann Powell, Catherine
Rounds, Dorothy Herman, Robin
Rule, Joan Giguese, Margie Blount,
Marian Cobb, Irene Brooks, Ernes-
tine McMaSterS, Mildred Fitch,
Bernadine Warren, Virginia Kor-
asha, Shirley Alfonso, Juanita Tit
fanny, Nellie Taylor, Mrs. Joe Rom
prey and Jack Burke, First Aid
and Water Safety chairman for the
local chapter.
Mr.. Burke stressed that new
corners would be welcome at the
next meeting and that it would be
the last chance to enroll in the cur
rent course.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-07-23

Bride is the daughter of Mrs.
MILFORD Pearce of 1925 Tropical
Street. Her father, William Bail
ey, is a resident of Benton. Illinois.
Mr.. Burke's parents, the senior
]. D. Burkes, reside in Staten Is
land, New York.
The bride, given in marri-
age by Mr.. Pearce, wore an
ankle length gown of white bro
caded satin. Her finger-tip veil
was held in place by a crown of
pearls.
White wrist mitts completed her
ensemble and she carried a boquet
of white orchids.
Mrs. Eds Fioravanti was her
sisters only attendant. Her street.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-07-23
VX-I Vices To Be
HOStesSes Aft.
Taylor Luncheon

A style show Of ''Home-Made
Originals" will be the event Of the
August luncheon of the Fort Tay-
lor Officers Wives Club.
Wives of VX-1 (Air Development
Squadron One) will be hostesses
for the event.
The show will be unique in orr
gin for the wives of the squadron
will have designed and made all
clothes shown in the event. For
NAL attire to beach attire will be
included.
Reservations for the luncheon
and style show are now being &C.
cepted. They may be made through
Fort Taylor Officers Club and
through advisory board members.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-07-23

length gown was sea green and
her flowers pink carnations.
Mr.. Fioravanti served as best
man for the groom.
For her daughters wedding,
Mrs. Pearce chose a black and
white taffeta dress. Her corsage
was of white carnations.
A reception for approximately
40 guests was held at the new
apartment of the bride and groom
at SIS United Street.
Assisting were Pat and Ken
Smith and Miss Vita Barroso.
The young couple have planned
an extended trip later this sum.
mer.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-07-23
Club Calendar
EVERY FRIDAY


1OOOGym Glasses for Officers Wives Bldg g. Seapane B..a
1O:30-Harr Junior Garden Club a the school
1:3O-Youth for Christ Poinciana Baptist Church
FRIDAY, JULY 23
7:SO-Rebekah Lodge, Pythian Hail. Fleming Street
SOO-EaSern Star, Scottish Rite Temple 500 Eaton Street
EVERY SUNDAY
2OO-CAP Cadets, Poncana Community House
S:SO-Orden Cabaleros de Ia Luz. AZ Amelia st.
EVERY MONDAY
1OOOGym Glass for Officers wives Bldg s. Seapaue Base
7:SO-Sgsbee Community Council at Shelter
SO-LOga Marf Nro 3. CabaleroS Maru s1s Eizsbefh
SOO-Alcohoics Anonymous
MONDAY JULY
S:OO-Beta Omega, Beta Sigma Phi, Seminary Street
8:OoAnchOr Lodge Masonic Scottish Temple SS Eaton
S:OO-Cerebral Palsy Association, Alt Eaton Street
EVERY TUESDAY
S:OO-Ladies Day Golf Tourna ment, Coli
S:OO-Thrift Shop Navy Commssary open until II noon
1O:SO-Truman Junior Garden Club, at the school
6:4S-KiwaniS Club, LaConcha Hotel
1:3O-Youh for Christ Bible Study Fleming Methodist Church
S:OO-KnighS of PythiaS, Pythan Hall, 72s Fleming St.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-07-23

Friday - Polio meeting at
Clinic Building - 500 pm.
Saturday afternoon - Navy
Wives Club candy sale at loo
San Carlos Theater.
Saturday night - JayShses
"dip n dance" at Key Wester
pool - $500 o'clock. You won't
want TO miss the bathing suit
eaVaIcade.
Sunday afternoon ell
"conchs" and 20-Year residents
will be special guests at East
MartelIo Towers from z until
S o'clock. and are cordially in.
Vited to come out to see the
gallery and mUseUmI
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-07-23

Serve asparagus, either fresh.
cooked or canned, with cold cuts
or stuffed eggs for a summer
luncheon or supper plate. Arrange
the asparagus stalks on rolnaine
and drizzle with a well-seasoned
French dressing.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-07-23

nail clippers and a file. She also
suggests a miniature whisk broom
or rubber bath sponge to remove
lint from clothes, a small sewing
kit and book or other reading
material.-AP Newsfeatures.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-07-23
GARDEN TIP

Herbs, if gathered for drying
are spiciest when cut just before
they bloom.
If you're an herbist, catch the
dill, sweet basil and mint before
it blooms. Cut, wash leaves and
spread on trays - or hang head
down in bunches-in a cool dry
spot. When the leaves are dry
crumble them into air tight jars
and label.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-07-23
XIV Cupboard Club Plans
Sc0Uenger Hunt Saturday

Plans have been completed for
the Key West Cupboard Clubs sea-
venger hunt Saturday night.
The hunt will begin at the club
house on Stock Island at 500 p. m.
A prize will be awarded to the
winner and also a consolation prize.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-07-23
Tampa Tribune WOmGn's
Editor Is Visitor

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben I. Simmons,
of Tampa, were recent visitors to
Key West. Mrs. Simmons is the
woman's editor for the Tampa
Tribune.
The brief visit was the Simmons
first trip to Key West and they
spent their time sightseeing"
The Tampa couple were guests
at the Key Ambassador.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-07-23
Miss Bailey And Mr.. Burke Wed In
Double Ring Ceremony On Saturday

Miss Beverly Joe Bailey Joseph Burke Jr were
united marriage Saturday July II six o'clock
ing at ST. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church.
The Reverend Father Joseph Marng S. read the double
ring rites before beautifully gladoh
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-07-23
JoyShees Elect Gerry S'Oeeting As
President; Complete Dance Plans

JayShees elected Mrs Sweeng president for the
coming at meeting night at the home of
Ralph Faraldo
Serving with Mrs Sweetng will be Mrs. Charles Fisherman,
vice president Mrs Harry Knight corresponding secretary
rov SAWYER recording secretary and Mrs Isadore Rodriguez
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-07-23
Bis. IL
by ~
by
Jeanette
WATCH THIS SPACE!

The Column. "Bissful Buying" which contains
shopping tips. will be resumed when "ieonnette" re-
turns from vacation.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-05-17

dust problem in areas which can
not be paved Immediately. The
plan consists Of spraying a pro-
tective coating on dusty thorough
fares and is an inexpensive, tenn
porary measure only.
twenty-five Miles
Officials estimate that twenty.
five miles of street will be salts.
factorily paved within the next ten
or eleven months. This will be a
remarkable feat when the various
handicaps to the job are consider
ed.
We all know that the City of Key
West doesn't have much money.
Workers on the street project
start off with a base salary of
$3S. per week. Such pay isn't ex-
actly an inducement toward get.
ting steady, loyal employees.
Another hindrance to progress
has been the fact that no street
can be paved until the contrac-
or Of the sewer line has received
a final O. X. (You citizens would
be even angrier than you are if
streets were paved, only to be dug
up again because of a leak in the
line.)
I've been gripping about condi-
tons just as much as any other
person in Key West. However, I'm
sort of ashamed of myself for talk
ing so much with my mouth and
not enough with my brains.
The sewer line was an absolute
must" for Key West. For the first
time in history, We are in a posi-
ton to obtain proper sanitary ia.
cilities and also enjoy the luxury
OF paved streets. eventual goal
Of the PAYERS is to complete fifty
miles of first-class road surfacing),
However, we're going to have to ex-
ercise little bit Of tolerance and
patience.
Most of us would like to own a.
Cadillac or perhaps our own home.
II we want these things badly
enough, we're willing to suffer the
passage of time as well as the in
convenience of working and saving
in order to get them. 1t might not
be a bad idea if we remember
that the City of Key West is moth
ing more than an extension of the
individual personalities of the peo-
pie who live here. If all of us
were millionaires, perhaps we
could demand and get paved
streets within a few weeks. Until
such miracle comes to pass, I
guess we will just have to work
toward our goal with the limited
means at hand - slowly but sure
ly.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-05-17
This Rock
5
Of Ours
- Rsnn AsRg
By Bill Glib

No outfit in Key West pitches il
with more vim and vigor than the
Navy when it comes to assisting
In charitable drives. Starting to.
day, This Rocks civilian citizens
will have an opportunity to show
their appreciation for the aid they
have received in the past. The Ma.
wy Relief Society is seeking to raise
$21, 900. Won't you help?
The Navy Relief Society's work
is not only a definite morale boos.
ter for service personnel - it also
has immediate repercussions upor
our towns social problems. Every
Key Wester knows how important
local naval activities are to us.
Let's express our thanks by back.
ing the Command Fund Raising
Campaign"
City Streets
I've been talking with City Man.
ager Vic Lang and the Director
of Public Service, Ivan Roberts.
Here are a few facts concerning
the City'S street paving program.
Before even commencing, let
me say that both Lang and Rob-
erts realize the legitimacy of the
many complaints they receive with
regard to street conditions. They
are honestly and sincerely doing
their best to remedy this situation
but it must be remembered that
any action taken must be in line
with the City's financial condition
not with the wishful dreams Of
idealists).
Since March 30, over two miles
of streets have been paved. This
work has been accomplished with
the new machine purchased at that
time and it has been done in spite
OF the fact that it has been neces-
sary to conduct an experimental
program which will determine
what type of mixture is best suited
for local conditions. The paving pro-
gram has progressed from the
eastern tip of the island down al
most to White St.
In the meantime, street crews
are busy with "cold patches" in
many other areas. A plan is also
being formulated to combat the
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-05-17
Father F. x. Dougherty Council Formed
Knights Of Columbus To
Mark Anniversary Here

II, 1853 on the grounds of Convent
Mary Immaculate at the Replica
of the Grotto of Our Lady Of
Lourdes. Columbus Day of 1858
was highlighted in radio programs
broadcast over radio station WK.
WIZ.
The Councils social activity con.
tinued through the year with such
activities as card parties, dances,
picnics, dinners and sports events.
On the religious side, the Coun-
Gil sponsors a corporate commun.
ion and breakfast each quarter,
sponsors religious radio programs,
participates the second Sunday Of
each month with the Holy Name
Society, aids and assists persons
in distress.
On October 80, 1853 Grand knight
Robert Van Eepoel presented to
the chairman of the Community
Chest with the first donation of
that drive, a check in the amount
of two hundred and fifty dollars.
The Council has assisted other
civic organizations in their local
campaigns.
Father Dougherty Council of the
Knights of Columbus holds regular
business meetings on the second
and fourth Thursday of each mon
tn at the National Catholic Com
munity Service Hall 1921 Duval
st. at 500 p. m.
Membership in the Knights of
Columbus is open to any good prac.
teal Catholic man and the coun.
cirS members are always anxious
to assist prospective members.
It is the endeavour of the knights
of Columbus in Key West to con.
tinue to promote Catholic Action,
good fellowship, aid the sick and
distress and to cooperate with the
general public, city officials and
other civic and fraternal organiza-
tons within the community.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-05-17

Father F. x. Dougherty Coun-
ell 1852, Knights Of Columbus,
Key West, Florida came into being
on May II, 1858 at the first meet.
ing Of the council, at the American
Legion Home on Stock Island, in
the presence Of State Deputy Leon
ard A. Burt.
District Deputy Charles J. Hart
ley presided at the installation Of
the first elected officers. Brother
Robert Van Eepoel was elected
Grand knight and Brother Ignatius
Lester as Deputy Grand knight.
Reverend Father Joseph Maring
S. ]. Pastor of st. Mary, Star Of
the Sea Catholic church was the
first appointed Chaplain Of the new
council.
The reorganization Of p Knights
Of Columbus Council in Key West
was tremendous job successful
ly carried out by a small group
of local Catholic men. It wasn't
long before it caught fire and
members of the local naval units,
who belonged to other councils
joined the group. This would not
have been accomplished without
the efforts and assistance of State
Deputy Leonard Burt, District De-
putty Charles Hartley, former Dis
trict Deputy Clyde Atkins and gen.
eral insurance agent John Nicely,
who all made many trips to Key
West to assist in the early plans
of organizing. Many thanks Of ap-
probation is also extended to the
Bishop Barry Council Of Coral
Gables for their assistance and to
the many members from Coral
Gables and Miami Councils who
Travelled to Key West to hold the
limitations and meetings.
During the infant months, the
Council has steadily increased in
membership and is becoming more
active in all phases Of Knights Of
Columbus work.
On October II, 10, 1858 the Coun-
Gil sponsored it's first big social
affair in the form of a Columbus
Day Ball. The affair was a huge
success and the response of the
citizens was tremendous it was
known then and there, that the
Knights of Columbus were in Key
West to stay.
In connection with the Column
bus Day Activity, Living Rosary
was enacted on Sunday October
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-05-17
iii Seek Entry AT
Red Cross Hospital

PUSAN R-The i'll and destitute
came 100 miles to ask for healing
at the West German Red Cross
hospital, which opened its doors
in this refugee-filled town today.
The hospital was contributed to
South Korea by the West German
Chancellor, Konrad Adenauer.
First elements arrived in Pusan
in February.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-05-17
The
Wcatherlnan
Says

Key West and Vicinity: Partly
cloudy with scattered showers
through Tuesday. The winds will
be light to gentle from the North
east. The maximum temperature
today about 81 and the minimum
tonight about IS.
Marine forecast for Jacksonville
through the Florida straits and
East Gulf: Light to moderate vari.
able mostly NE to E winds through
Tuesday. Clear to partly cloudy
weather in the North and Central
portions and mostly cloudy with
scattered showers and thunder.
showers south portion.
Western Caribbean: Gentle to
moderate easterly winds through
Tuesday. Partly cloudy weather.
Widely scattered showers.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-05-17

Citizen Want Ads Pay Off
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-05-17

An aging population probably
lenas there will be seven million
ersons with serious hearing i'm.
airment in the Unite States so
ears from now says the American
Tearing Aid Assn.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-05-17
Observations Taken A. City Office
Key West, Fla, May II, 1854
at J AM, EST
TEMP RATURES

Relative Humidity. J AN.
1870
Barometer tSes Levsl), Zoo A.M
1896 ins.-1014.6 mbs.
Evening star., 1954-12-17
NEW YORK.


Mrs. A. and Mr.. c.: This past
week your reporter has read
books about two distinguished
Britishers. One was the most
charming extrovert Of the thea
ter, the late Gertrude Lawrence;
the subject of the other book
was the introverted Gladstone.
The Gertrude Lawrence biog,
published by Greystone and writ
ten by her producer husband,
Richard Aldrich, Is. to my mind,
the greatest book ever written
about d theatrical celebrity. It
is great because Of Aldrich's
honesty, his affection. his mod
esty and his wit. And 1t becomes
greater because in addition to
the story of the theater which 1t
tells, it relates a husband-and-
wife relationship that will make
1t understood and appreciated
by readers whose knowledge Of
the professional theater may be
limited.
Gertrude Lawrence, as her
husband pens the portrait, was
that sort OF a person.
y 4 *K
q Before World War !, she was
touring in an English musical
show in the provinces OF London.
Playing in a seaside resort in
England, two in the audience
were the American vaudeville
team of Lee White and Clay
Smith, big-time headliners. They
must have been unusual them
selves because after the show the
American stars went backstage
and asked Miss Lawrence to join
them at supper. It was q very
fiattering gesture to the un-
known youngster and while they
had supper the Americans told
her that she had tremendous tai
ent and suggested that when
they went back to London for
their engagement in Charlots
Revue, they'd try to get a small
part for her in that show. They
Evening star., 1954-12-17

workers, holidaying on Decem.
Der "a and working on Decern-
Der q.
New Years Day viii be a holi-
day for both office and store
personnel, the board said. and
New Years eve and January 3
win be work days as usual.
Evening star., 1954-12-17
Ed Sullivan
Dick Aldrich Book
A Memory Of Love

directed her TO write to them
regularly so they'd know where
her show was playing ct all
times.
In the theater, the enthusi-
astic people Of the stage often
make such promises. And when.
weeks passed and Gertrude never
heard from them. although she
regularly sent them postcards
giving the town and theater In
which she was playing, she prob
ably started to believe that the
charming gesture had little sub
stance. Perhaps this never did
occur to her. but 1t Is q fair
guess. Then. when her show was
in Yarmouth, a wire arrived from
the American stars telling her to
rush to London to take q spot In
the chorus. That was the show
with Beatrice Lille and Jack
Buchanan which started her to
stardor1.
About 20 years later. Gertrude
Lawrence, now a great star.
learned that Lee White had
died and that Clay Smith, blind
and destitute, was in q charity
institution.
From then on, she gave him a
generous monthly allowance, am
Pile to permit him to live grace
fully with family in the mid
western town where he had
grown up.
Always one to send presents
to those for whom she had deep
affection, Gertrude wrote to Clay
Smith regularly in Prairie du
Rocher, H., and sent him pres
ents on every holiday.
Richard Aldrich recalls that ne
suggested that Gertrude send the
old gentleman broadcloth or
woolen shirts.
"I don't want to send him use
full things" explained Miss Law
renee. "Ill send him silk shirts
from Sulka's, because they'll re-
Evening star., 1954-12-17

was in New York, she visited
him.
When she took her husband to
meet Sheldon, Aldrich relates
that she wore q taffeta petticoat
beneath her frock.
II bought this on purpose to
wear on my visits to Ed. In his
day, ladies used to rustic. It
pleases him to hear the rustic
of this. And that's why I only
use old-fashioned perfume like
lilac or lavender"
Evening star., 1954-12-17
star stan Photo.

Reading these things about
Gertrude Lawrence, who always
signed her notes to her husband
as Mrs. A." you marvel at the
depth of her sensitivity and you
understand readily why theater
audiences felt drawn to her for
a century.
So get this book and you'll
thank me for recommending it
as a must" for your New Years
reading.
I'll tell you about "Mr. G." in
another column.
Evening star., 1954-12-17

mind him Of the kind he used to
wear when he was a great star"
X n \ \
Aldrich tells another story
about his wife, which expresses
the same sort of deep thought
fulneSS.
Playwright Edward Sheldon,
who had written such hits for
the Broadway stage as Salvation
Nell" and "Luld Belle" had gone
blind. He never left his apart
ment. Once a week, when she
Evening star., 1954-12-17
Virginia Liquor Stores
10 Stay Open Dec. "a
BY shs Assoeiessd Press

RICHMOND. Dec. 17.-vir-
ginia,s State liquor stores viii
be open for business on Christ
mas eve but win be closed on
December 27, the State Alcoholic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-30
Services for Mrs. Rohde
Held in Copenhagen
BY the Assoeioisd Press


COPENHAGEN, Denmark, July
30.-Funeral services for Mrs
Ruth Bryan Owen Rohde. for
mer United States Minister to
Denmark, were held at the
British st. Adams Church here
today.
King Frederik was represented
by Prince Viggo. his cousin, and
Princess Viggoi who is American
born Eleanor 7 Margaret Green
of Boston. Others present in
cluded H. c. Hansen, Danish
Foreign Minister: Robert Coe,
United States Ambassador. and
Maj. Borge Rohde, Mrs. Rohde's
Danish born husband.
The funeral service was simple
with no singing or music.
Eight United States Marines
made up an honor guard.
Mrs. Rohde came here around
July to thank King Frederik
for receiving the Medal of Merit
for her work for Denmark over
81 years. Three weeks later she
was admitted to hospital where
she died Monday of coronary
thrombosis.
Her ashes will be buried at
Ordrup Cemetary, near Copen-
hagen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-07-30
Mrs. Thomas SchaII,
Widow and Aide
Blind Senator

Mrs. Thomas d. Schall. rs,
who helped guide her blind hus-
band through q long career in the
House and Senate. died yesterday
in Albuquerque. N. Mex.
The widow of Senator Schall,
Republican, Of Minnesota, had
been making her home with a son
in Albuquerque for the past few
years.
The former Miss Margaret
Huntley. she was born near Han
cock. Mimi. and graduated from
the University OF, Minnesota as
a Phi Beta Kappa. She married
Senator Schall when he was a
young attorney in Minneapolis.
Blinded in Cigar Store.
Her husband was blinded in
1907. He had bought q cigar in
a Fargo IN. Dak.) store and
pressed the button of an cleo
trio lighter which had been
carelessly connected to the street
lighting system. The lighter ex-
ploded near his face, binding
him.
Nine years later he was elected
to the House-the first blind
man to win a seat there. From
there he moved into the Senate
in 1924.
Senator Schall's carer ended
in 1885 when he was fatally in
jured in an auto accident. He
was struck while being led across
a street in Cottage City, Md.
Studied Law Two Years.
To prepare herself as main
stay for her husbands career,
Mrs. Schall studied law for two
and a half years.
Mrs. Schall, who was born Of
pioneer parents on the prairtes
near Hancock, made an unsuc-
cessful attempt to win a House
seat from Minnesota after her
husbands death. She was de-
feated in the 1886 primary.
During their stay in Washing
ton, Senator and Mrs. Schall
had made their home In Ber-
wyn, Md.
She is survived by two sons,
Richard D. Schaal, deputy adj
ministrator Of the Internal Re-
gion, Civil Aeronautics Admin
istration; Thomas D. Schall, az
attorney, Albuquerque; a sister,
Mrs. Hugh Eastwood herman. a
resident here, and two grand
children.
Funeral services. which have
not been completed, will be in
Albuquerque.