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The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-03-23

itrhrrt Vaughan accepted TIC
flag aid MARGARET Johns, s 6 a.
president. msde The speech Of &c
c'pt1nfe Following the flag Pre-
sentltipn ceremonies was , brief
play, given BY The second graders.
about fhc origin Of our country h
flag.
Bill Smith played GeQr@c
Washington. Becky French played
Betsy Ross. Carver Pcmblcton was
Colcnql Ross and George Thomas
Il II 80.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-03-23

2 member ri the county board Of
TOR tine event MIS- Mel
Bradshaw rs chairman for the
AprIl activities committee for
Lockett district SERVING Oh Her
committee are Mrs + It Hondu-
rant and MIS-. r A. Hubbard
Lockctt Place Open
Visitors may round out q plea
SAINT historic afternoon journey
during the same Sunday after
noon period in April without
leaving Lockott District The Old
Lockett Place located near RICE
and Sayler's Greek, will be opened
also, with visitors welcomed.
MI and Mrs Howard Garnet.
present owners. will greet callers
and serve, as hosts to public viSi-
tors who Will be welcomed
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-03-23
Curdsville Grange
arty Set March Is

Curdsy4llc Grange Will sponsor
a bingo party at Curdsville School
Friday night March 26 with ac-
tivities Starting at 730 A door
prize will be gwen II addition to
those binco winners
The public is invited to this
Grangc Affair
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-03-23
Budget I Agreement
Ends Assembly S
Biennial Meeting
Compromise on Tax
Refunds Permits
Mere State Grants

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s1'li4 "INel q o-i'ouI overtllIle
,1''oi'il' 1ooi''ea a s-1zo wv wv
''ei1'idI una appropriation pli
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II '-ii'1tic ellihaA 10 tlle oo-daF
;, saioii same "ileh ''e senate re,
oo'lSiaei W an carrier vote ana
So. ~ ,ocrno
approprietjons "a tbe I'M ID nass-
ed bv t>o senate mo odd,,ional
funds Nm come from ~ e. nm :
COO fix ,rod1ts sot M, ,,ne,. oxic,-
inc law dor th3e ca1an~4e,. yoar
The Iioi,o or DELEGATES had
tackled an inn thc S7 nGo ooo for
a3propr;ation Who, if naseod Inc
b,idoet mi and 10 Senate rad
STRICKEN ~,u NJ thie ont riTo oor,
mitieee 81 confa,.enco IA consid
cred th6 Situation ana n,ade 70
norris bf,o,o ,ho senatn Gno1y
aercod u ia tast reconnando-
tion vbteb re,,,.eon+ad j co,,,,,c-
misc ar,ocmo3t
r
49, ga '' y,
l'tseS' item IN lile additiollai
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S'-ioo- se"c'i''>' SaI'l1e,. Lesser
amounts were 'afhlafKed 1of va
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-03-23
Farm Income Cut
Reported During
FILA Meeting Here
No Drastic Price
Changes Forecast
For Agriculture

Over fifty percent of the gross
farm income was spent last year
on operating expenses, members
OF Farm Owenrship Borrowers de-
ternined at their annual meeting
held last Wednesday.
Members noted that though the
cost Of farm operation had re-
NAMED the same or had slightly
increased over the previous years,
farm income had suffered a drop
as a result Of the dry weather last
year. Thus operating expenses
had eaten more than 50cc Of the
gross income. and another 20e,
had been spent in living expenses.
About forty persons representing
member farm families Of Prince
Edward and Amelia Counties. and
their neighbors. attended the
meeting. which covered the large
part OF the day. Don Spencer,
county supervisor for the Farmers
Home Administration, conducted
the meeting.
In addition to the discussion on
farm income and expenditures.
the program contained several
other features Dr. J L. MaXton
agricultural economist at VPI. led
a discussion on the agricultural
outlook for the coming year. He
believed that the outlook for corn
and hogs would be average to
good, While chicken. dairy. and
beef cattle prices would be some
what lower. IN general. however.
be did not feel that there would
be any recession or depression
Social Security
Miss Naomi Williamson. re-
preventative from the Social Sc
curlty office IN Lynchburg, dis
cuSScd pending social security
legislation III the L. S. Congress
and the effect it would have on
farmers if passed II was stressed
that farm records would be all
important if farmers could expect
to obtain any benefits from the
program as payments into the
fund would have to be based en-
tlrely OIL such records.
The Farm Ownership Borrowers
Plan is designed TO lend money to
farmers for farm Improvement or
purchase. The local agency at pre-
sent services five families in
Prince Edward County and three
IN Amelia Members of these
families attended the annual
meeting, along with previous sub
Scribers. and their neighborS.
Time was taken out for lunch.
which was supplied by those at
tending.
Commenting on general progress
made during the past year Mr.
Spencer remarked that consider
ing the adverse weather and other
conditions satisfactory progress
is being made by these families
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1954-04-02

Luther Slack
Miss Maralyne Wilder spent
the last two weekends in Texas
with Mrs. Murdis Bradley, a
teacher in the Parkdale school
Mrs. Lucy Wilder. spent Sunday
at the United Friends hospital.
Little Rock, with her mother. She
reports her condition as fine i.
The CINE mass meeting, Pine
Bluff district was in session here.
Thursday and Friday. The meet
ing was a source of information
and inspiration to our community
and a success in every way :.
The schools dramatic club at
tended the dramatic tournament
at the Parkdale school, March "a
and presented play entitled:
"The Contest Play" Mrs.
Lonia Parker, was in Pine Bluff,
last week visiting relatives and
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1954-04-02
MI. Zion

NM. Neiile oSOvau
Sunday school was enjoyed by
all who attended. with the SUPER
intendent and all teachers at
their post Mrs. Dave Tramble
and Mrs. Rob Stovall visited Mrs.
Dora Armstrong. who has been
on the sick list for some time,
but is much improved at this
writing Mr.. and Mrs. James
Ross and son R. T., and Hamp
Washington. motored to Alexan-
der to visit Mr.. Washington's
wife. VINO has been a patient
there for some time. They report
she is improving =. We are glad
to report that Rev. I. A. Stitch is
able to be visiting in the COM
munity again. after undergoing
an operation some time ago
Mrs. Lula Robinson, left Sunday
to visit her sister, Mrs. Albert
Medersty in Nevada county :.
Mrs. Jamie Purifoy has returned
to California, after accompanying
her mother. Mrs. Mary J. Stand
field, home A birthday party
was given in honor of Mrs. Marie
Nominee Brewer and
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1954-04-02
Warren

Charles Alexander
Bill Blackmon is very sick in
the Baptist hospital, Little Rock !.
Mrs. Mary Helen Jones and
Corldie Jamerson passed last
week Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie
Wilkes. Joe Blakley. Mrs, Dan
Jones and Mr.. and Mrs. Bust
Walsh. Fordyce motored to viii.
mott. last Sunday to attend fun
eral services held for their cousin.
George Laster Mrs. Lille
Hampton entertained the Deaco-
ness board at her home Friday
John A. Feaster. AM&N col
lege spent the past weekend mere
/. The Bradley county teachers
will attend the district meeting in
Crossett today Mrs. Eva
Cobbs is home from Los Angeles
Please do not forget the Grip
Pile children's drive. give them
your support :.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1954-04-02
Sweet Home
Mrs. Cleo Caldwell

There was double birthday
Marty given for Bill Missouri jr,.
and his sister, Mrs. James, at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Missouri.
The table was beautifully deco
rated The honorees received
many useful gifts Mrs. Luz
Gle Moore, Kansas City is here
for one week visit with her
mother. Mrs. Willie Holiday. her
sister and other relatives Cpl.
Ethel Jean Hawkins. who is sta
toned in Detroit, is here on fur
lough visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. James Winton and son
A Surprise birthday party
was given for Mrs. Mary Pruitt
at her home by Mrs. w. E. Mines
and Miss Julia Lewis. Mrs. Pruitt
received many useful gifts. Zion
Hill is still doing great work un-
der the leadership of Rev. w. c.
Porter Money reported on pas
toral day was $75 The sec
ond quarterly conference, Aliens
Chapel AME church, was q sue
cess, under the leadership OF the
pastor, Rev. U. Tyler, and presid-
Ing elder, D. l.. Blair. Rev. Blair
preached in the morning service.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1954-04-02

April TIL Mr.. and Mrs. Cliff
ton Williams. motofed 70 Little
Rock IN their new car The
new home demonstration agent.
Mrs. r. M. Harris. met with the
club. March rs. Mrs. Willie Har-
shaw was elected president; Mrs.
Madlene Harshaw, secretary; Mrs.
Matte B. Harshaw. chaplain
Miss Juanita Bradley. is visiting
her sister in Little Rock this
weekend The students have
decorated their classrooms for
Easter with bunny rabbits. chic
kens and eggs. They are looking
forward for a big picnic and Eas
ter egg hunt Good Friday
The 4th and 5th grade girls have
made their Easter baskets from
pine straw gathered from the
woods. Mrs. Lemosia Robinson
and Mrs. M. M. Marshall. teach.
ers.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1954-04-02
Searc'y
Aryada DuDrieSt

Arvada Dupriest
The Bethlehem Baptist church
Sunday school made a very good
report Sunday which was as fol-
lows, class No. l $14.00, No. 2,
$l.30, No. 8, SIPS, No 4. $l.40,
No. S, s470 and No. 6, $500. The
little tots class won the offering
banner and are still holding the
attendance banner. Total raised
for Sunday, $27.65. and the at
tendance was 10. The Sunday
school classes are sponsoring a
contest and the winning class will
be entertained by the losing class
Rev. Clemens reviewed the
lesson and also preached an in
spring sermon Communion was
held in the night services and
was conducted by Rev. Otis Gle
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1954-04-02
MelIlorialIl

In memory Of our husband and
pop, Stephen Daley, who depart
ed this life March 81, 1883
Pop we all are 50 lonely,
Remembering all the happy mo-
ments
That we shared when you were
here.
Loving thoughts will always lin
ger.
For no one can fill your place.
Sadly missed by your wife,
Mrs. Alice Daley. and step chill
dren: Mr.. and Mrs Charlie White,
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Simmons,
Mr.. and Mrs. o. D. Simmons, Ro-
bert Foots and mother-in-law,
Mrs. Minnie Simmons: Mrs. Mar
tina Thomas, niece, and a host Of
relatives and friends.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1954-04-02
Ivan

- " 1sSAbVAA
Jesse Webb visited his wife,
who is very i'll in the Universal
hospital Sunday. He was accom-
panied by Mrs. Mamie Wilborn.
Mrs. Mary Webb. Mrs. Berniece
Coleman, and Sam Miller, also
visited Mrs. Webb. Wednesday,
after she had undergone a serious
operation Tuesday. Her condition
is reported as fair Mrs. A
manda Wilborn and daughter,
Mrs. Margie Bell Andrews, her
son, Gregory, and James Wilborn,
visited Mrs. Wilborn's sister, Mrs.
Nancy Kicks, Harrell, last week.
end Guests at First Baptist
at Fordyce Sunday evening were
Mrs. Mamie Wilborn and daugh.
ter, Eta Fay; Mrs. Odessa Nc
Duffie, Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Bos-
well and Mrs. Beatrice Harris :,
Funeral services were held for
Mrs. Sula Johnson. March % at
st. John AME church, Fordyce
A number of friends from this
city attended Mrs. Mamie
Wilborn will motor to Mamou,
Louisiana Sunday to accompany
her husband home, who has been
a patient in Savoy hospital for
several weeks. He was injured on
the Rock Island railroad E.
E. Scott and J. E. Wilborn, were
in Star City last week.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1954-04-02

program Rev. 2. Washington
and Rev S. Mcdaniel. were wor.
Shippers at Kenwood, Pleasant
Hill Baptist church. recently
Inc men who are working on the
railroad in Kansas, come home
every Saturday and return on
Sunday evenings +. When a Ne.
gro enters business he has the
white man to compete with, hence
he should strive to do his best
and be prompt and courteous for
most OF his customers must be
his own group. The only way we
can succeed as a race is to CO.
operate with each other. In many
ways we are our worst enemies.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1954-04-02

mons Miss Bettye Howard.
Jonesboro and Mrs. w. D. Thur
mon. Pine City attended services
at Bethlehem church. Miss How
ard also visited her uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. T. j. Williams,
and Mrs. Thurmon visited her
sister, Mrs. Malcai Hegwood ;.
Mrs. Evelyn Turner visited rela-
tives and friends in Little Rock
Sunday
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1954-04-02
Stuttgart
Jacqueline L. Geeter

Jacqueline l.. Geeter
Little Jean Tarlbert has re-
turned home from a Little Rock
clinic Funeral services were
held for Mrs. Alice Frankline.I
March 81 at Roe. She died In 4
Little Rock hospital. Those whsl
attended her funeral were Mr.
Mrs. Claud Tompkins, Mr., and
Mrs. Emmitt Walden. Mrs. Annie.
Gunnel. Mrs. Lillian Reed. and
Mrs. Mary L. Hollins Mis-
Joyce Keeble visited in. Rison.|
the weekend Those on the
sick list are Jerry Yarber, Mon
roe Harris, Deniel Walker, John
H. Oxford. Mrs. Laura White, md
Mrs. Lille White.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1954-04-02
Richmond hiM

John Hearn
Rufus Hearn went to the hos.
pital for a check-up. The cast
was removed from his neck
Rev. O. l.. Hearn, preached ct the
Holly Grove church. Sunday
A short program was given a
the church, Saturday night. WITT
Mrs. Annie Hearn in charge
Mrs. Charlie Preston. suffered y
stroke Saturday night. We hop
she will soon recover.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1954-04-02
atkins

A. r. Cunningham

A. r. Cunningham
Miss Betty Lou Bland, student
at Philander Smith college, was
home for the weekend Mrs.
Stella Swinton, Blackville, has re-
turned home after visiting rela-
tives and friends in Kansas
Mrs. Dewey Myers has improved
and is able to attend church
again Mrs. Martha Thomp-
son. a widow, raises her own
chickens and other foods. She
believes in the live at home
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1954-04-02
Jeans Addition
Merle L. williams

Edd Howard SO, passed recently
at the home of his son, Bernie
Howard. He is survived by two
sisters. brother, also Mrs. Net
tie Major. st. Louis, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Bonnie Howard jr. Chicago !.
Mrs. Stration, 2403 Grant street
Is an announcer on the radio each
Sunday morning Whenever you
want anything announced. please
contact Mrs. Stration The
mission branch of Pleasant View
Missionary Baptist church are
presenting a special program Sun
day, Mrs. Annie Billiards. spon-
sor The Pastors Aid club
will meet April 7th
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1954-04-02

Rev. VIM. Montague, preached in
the union business session, Mon
day night. Money reported $2970.
We are looking forward to a sue
cessful year. Mary Hampton, re-
porter.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1954-04-02
Boulevard News


J. b. Green
The Three Voices Of this cit
will appear in a talent prosral
tonight at Booker Homes spon
sored by the State Press reade(
and friends 4. The Five voicd
program scheduled for tonteh
will be held Sunday night =
Revival recently held at Macs
donia Baptist church was : SUD
cess with ten candidates for bap
tism.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1954-04-02
Gard Of Thanks

Mrs. Thelma Brown and family,
l'l7 Pine street, North Little
Rock, wish to offer sincere
thanks to all Of their relatives
and friends, churches and schools
for the cards Of sympathy and
kind deeds during the death Of
Rev Lewis S, Brown, ST.. Febru-
airy q.
MRS. Thelma Brown, wife.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1954-04-02
Stamps

JamcS ucTTin
G.. j. Jones is home from the
Veteran hospital. Shreveport, La.
y. Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson are
still on the sick list Jim Wy
rick is in the ST. Michel hospi-
tai. Texarkana, but is much inn
proved at this writing H. c.
Smith, Walker high school. Is
working with the band on Tues
day and Thursday afternoons Of
each week The HID club will
meet at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Mack Young, Wednesday
Mr.. Wheeler, McKamie, was
funeralized recently. He was SUR
vived by his wife and three SONS
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1954-04-02

rWOYEAROLD WILLIE LOUIS GRAY Little Rock the pn
inter- Willie wants to bring his dinner patient
Il the CHILDRENS CONVALESCENT- CENTER at Jacksonville
willie learning the handicap erippng disease
Funds EASTER SEAL Drive support the
and Rehabilitation Unit which throughout the
state your contribution to youEaser Seal County Chairman
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1954-04-02
Hickory Plains

Mrs. M. M. Marshall
The 10th anniversary Of Rev
A. l.. Perkins will begin at the
Pleasant Ridge Baptist church
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1954-04-02

friends Mrs. Mary J. Mosely
is a patient in the General hos
pital. Bastrop. La. We are pray
ing Tor speedy recover Tor her.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1954-04-02

Lonnie Thomas at the home Of
Mrs, Rogers. Saturday night.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-06-26

on the property is held by Mrs.
Douglas Wise, the Duchess de
Richelieu Of New York City and
Paris.
This mortgage was assumed by
Mrs. Frank.
The Duchess still owns con
siderable property In Key West
and in years past was q frequent
visitor here.
Owned by Hsfsy Green
Another international character
who once owned the property was
Hetty Green, eccentric million
airess. She sold the land in 1929
TO the Whitehead family.
The Whiteheads were among
the original settlers of Key West.
Another early owner Of the lot
was Juan Carbonell. The Richel-
ieus bought the property In 1925
for $4,000.
The title to the property is in
sured with the Lawyers Title In
surance Company which has its
main Office in Richmond, Va, and
branch offices in many Southern
cities, including Miami.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-06-26

The following warranty deeds
were on file at the office of the
county clerk, Earl Adams:
Key Largo Park, Inc, sold to
Jean Eide, land on Key Largo for
$1,000.
Leo Gauthier sold to Tethel Cur
ney, land on Upper Matecumbe
Key for $4,000. The sale included
a house and furniture.
Charles F. Cooley, Inc, sold to
r. G. Navarro, Jr., land on Som
brero Subdivision for $1,000.
George E. Sweeting sold to
Lauder Broomfield, land on Upper
Matecumbe Key for 5000.
Val H. Stieglitz sold to E. L.
Cotton, Inc, eight lots in Riviera
Village, Key Largo for $4,000.
Chester Tingler sold to William
M. Weidemeyer, land on Boot Key
for $500.
r. D. Zetterower sold to T. F.
0'Connor lot in the first addi-
ton to Sea Crest for $4,000.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-06-26
St. PauI's Will
Be Repaired, Both
Inside And Out

OC. T q u l 3 EplSc0pal
Church, 415 Duval Street, is
being renovated inside and
out.
The Taylor Construction
Company, of Miami, is doing
the work with Jack C. Re-
gan, the engineer in charge.
Koenig also took out two other
permits-one for a block fence
for $1,000 and the other for a
block garage for $4,000, both at
724 Waddell. The same contrac-
tors are handling these jobs.
Other permits were:
L. Fuentes, 819 White, repairs,
$500; johnson and Curry, con-
tractors.
Frank Yaccarino, s22 Truman,
storeroom, $400.
John w. Turner, $40 Eaton, re-
pairs, $500.
Post Office Inn, 321 Simonton,
fence, $3.50; Wardlow Landscap-
ing.
Hilda Commit, 404 South, fence,
81 900; Wardlow Landscaping.
Pablo Perez, 2513 Staples, CHS
home, $12, 1000; Johnson and Curry,
contractors.
M. ]. Schoneck, 1916 Whalton,
addition, $4,000.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-06-26
Permit
Leads List In
Building

The largest city building per-
NIT on file at city hall this week
was one for $4,000 taken out by
Gottleib Koenig for q four-unit
apartment building at 724-26
Waddell Avenue.
Johnson and Curry are listed
q sthe contractors.
BLDG. PAGE-SAT ...... Gee. tag
ADD-"Historic Church" .... ... tag
Father John Armfield, rector of
the church, said rusty reinforcing
steel had expanded, causing the
concrete to crack and chip away.
The church was built during 1914
and 1916 and at that time brackish
or salt water was used to mix the
concrete. This, Father Armfield
said, was the principal cause Of
the trouble.
sandbIast Method
All the crumbling and cracked
concrete is being removed and the
reinforcing steel Is being sand
blasted to remove the rust.
Then new concrete will be ap.
plined by the Gunite method u
which concrete is blown into place
by air pressure.
Parts of the roof also will be re
paired, Father Armfield said.
The building committee Of thu
church Is composed Of Cdr. S. H
Pierce, USN, C. u. Allshouse, ant
James L. Staples.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-06-26
Chamber Report
Shows Drops In
Month Of May

Building permits and post
office receipts both showed a
drop in May. 1854. from May
Of last year. according TO the
Chamber Of Commerce.
In 1853 in the month Of May,
they were $72,l64.oo. permits
were $4,000. In May Of This
year, they were $2S6,677.
Post office receipts in May.
1883. were $22.52l. This year.
in May. the Ywers $22.l64.
XVIII of electricity used.
however. showed an increase
from 3.233.slS to 3.s40.oSs.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-06-26
MAYBE THE PROGRAM
WOULD HELP HIM

SALT LAKE CITY R-Gov. ].
Bracken Lee has told the producers
of radio network show he doesn't
know if he'll appear on their show.
He had been invited to appear
while in New York City attending
the governors conference. He had
been asked to discuss his proposal
to abolish the federal income tax.
He said he wasn't being fur-u
but he just couldn't give them q
definite answer right now.
The program: MAKE Up Your
Mind"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-06-26

price was SlOO,UUU.
The 44-by-1O0 foot lot was
sold by four Havana resi-
dents-Manuel Quevedo y
Juareguizar, president of
Aerovias @, and his wife,
Mercedes Garlic de Que
vedo, and Angel Aixala y
Roig, treasurer of the airline,
and his wife, Sara Pertierra
de Aixala.
Mrs. Doris L. Frank, Of Scars
dale, N. Y, was the buyer.
The fact that she is the daugh-
Ter Of a Mr.. Lane, a man high In
the executive circle of the Lerner
chain Of dress shops, gave rise to
the rumor here that Lerner's was
considering opening an outlet here.
Representative confsrs
Another fact which spurred the
rumor was the presence here of
q Lerner representative who con-
ferred with a local contractor on
estimates for different types Of
buildings for the site.
It was also learned that Mrs.
Frank is interested in buying adj
joining land on Fleming Street.
The lot that was sold runs A
feet on Duval Street and 100 feet
on Fleming Street. Mrs. Frank
is reported to be interested In
buying the next II feet on Elem
Ing Street.
According to Julius r. Stone,
Jr., the attorney who handled the
Key West negotiations for both
sides, Aerovias @ had intended to
build a ticket office on the cor
ner.
With that in mind, the old frame
building that stood there for years
was demolished.
Plans Changed
However, conditions changed In
Cuba and the plan for the office
building was abandoned.
Rather than tie up the city's
choice commercial site, the
Aerovias @ executives decided to
sell the property.
Considering taxes, interest, car.
rying charges, the selling cost,
insurance and other expenses, the
Cubans sold the land for just about
the amount they had invested
In it.
The negotiations for the land
lasted two months and involves
the services Of three brokerag.
firms and two attorneys.
Brokers involved
The brokers were Francis A
Calhoun, of the Miami firm O
Neumann, Birk and Calhoun
Mitchell r. Basker Of New Yorl
City; and Vesey A. Johnson O
Key West.
The attorneys were Norman A
Howard of New York City, art
Stone of Key West.
The outstanding first mortgag,