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Saturday, May 1, 19*4 COLORED COMMUNITY NEWS WINIFRED SANDS JOHNSON. Editor urn Citizens Urged To Vote May 4th As an American citizen of legal ag, you will be called upon to discharge a moot important duty on May 4, that of voting for the candidates of your choice to represent your ideas for the next sev eral years. Just whom you will vote for lies with you. No one should be able to influence you, as you should be the judge and the jury for him whom you choose to repressnt you. Regardless of whom you may choose, be sure that you know what you are doing. Yout vote la important, as many are the times that one vote can be the determining factor. Don't fail to vote and then sit around and criticize when you hear the results. Election returns will be heard over station WKWF Tuesday night and may be read in your local paper Wednesday. This is one of the most highly contested elections to be held in the last decade. Let your vote count. James Gibson Dies In Miami Mn. Mizpah Symonette Crutch field a in Miami, having been call ed them because of the death of her unde, James Gibson. Approximately four months ago, she was called to that city because of tbs death of her late sunt, Mrs. Georgians Wilson, sister of the de ceased James Gibson. Funeral arrangements have not been completed, but asms will be conducted in Miami. Mr. Gibson is well know to sur viving friends in Kay West as he made his home here for a num ber of years. The deceased was the brother of Mrs. Frances Symonette and the late Mrs. Euthcrpia Neely of Key West. Beauticians Hold Regular Meeting The beauticians met at the home of Mrs. Marguerite Welters after a busy Easter weekend. A abort business meeting was presided over by the president af ter which a bountiful repast of fried chicken, garden peat, potato salad, pickled beets, hot rolls and assorted drinks was served. Visitors attending were Mrs. Ber tha Burden, one of the outstanding beauticians, of West Palm Beach, and Mrs. Martha Griffin, beauti cian dl Perrine, Florida. Everyone expressed herself as having had a most enjoyable time. ' The next meeting will be held at the home of Mn. Ida Sands, 313 Amalia Street, May 10. An invitation remains extended to the beauticians who as yet have not joined the dub. PERSONALS Mrs. Hyacinth Bamus Cunning ham is still in Key West where she is the guest, of her father, Arthur Bamus. ACME Package Store NtPITKONIA STRUT Phone 2-9400 LINCOLN THEATER 805 Rwnne Street Phone 2-6642 Tropical Hat Cleaners 714 Thomas Street TELEPHONE 24880 Key West Fla Hals Made and SeM PANAMAS end PSLTS niA7 groceries VIAL AND MEATS 711 tlnMntMi Str*( Phone 2-6222 JUAN SORRIANO 1011 WhitobMd StTMt MIAT airt GROCERIES PHONI 24111 THS It jV WIST CITIZBN Around Zion The senior choir of Cornish A. M. E. Zion Church has been work ing toward getting a piano. With the help of some of the friends of the church the piano is now in, but the co-operation of all is need ed to finish paying for it For this reason the Coral Isle Singers un der the direction of Miss Mercedes Hannibal will present a program at the church on May 16. Tickets will be on sale. All choir members will be selling them and you are asked to patronize them. The singing will be good as we very well know. Please attend this performance, tor this will hdp pay for the piano. Ushers Board No. 1 of Bethel A. M. E. Zion Church held its weekly meeting Monday in the basement of the church at 8 p. m. Rev. A. Franklin Hooper was present as usual and gave an in teresting talk about the many op portunities the various dubs en joy by being in the Zion connec tions and taking part in the dif ferent programs offered. We expect to see all ushers pre sent and on time Sunday because it's the first Sunday and the bis hop will be there. Watch this page next week for grand program to be given at the Mother’s Day Tea. There s something in store for you and prizes for the youngest and the oldest mothers. Come out. Woman’s Day Set At Bethel The, biggest item on the calen dar is the Woman’s Day program which will be conducted at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday, May 9 Mother’s Day. ’ The whole town is now partici pating in this two-fold affair which is being staged as Mother’s Day and a grand financial rally. As the church is head - over heels in debt something must be done to eradicate them. Please do not turn down solid torS' when approached. A penny given them is a penny toward mak ing Bethel happy. Subscribe To The Citizen THI VIRGINIA CLUB Prop. Jesus Disdier 1025 Emma St. RIKR AND WIN! 900 te 12:00 P.M. Friday and Saturday Opsn'til 2:00 AJM. Cornish Memorial A.M.I. ZION CHURCH Whitehead and Angels Sts. SUNDAY SCHOOL, 9i45 A.M. V.C.E., 7 P.M. Worship 11 A.M. and 7:30 P.M. Prayer and Class Meeting Tuesday, 7:30 P.M. THI CHURCH WITH A WILCOMS FOR YOU Rev. A. Franklin Heeper, Faster HAM'S BAB MANI PEREZ - Pr*. 316 Potronln StTMt Phone 2-9272 SANDS 4 OX Shoe Shop Fabric Center 704 DUVAL STRUT Page 9 New Officers Ready To Serve In VFW Positions The new officers of Walter R Mickens Post No. 6021, Veterans of Foreign Wars, stand ready to serve their members and the community at-large in all worthy causes. They go on record as contribut ing to the community chest and all civic programs both in spirit and finance. It is well that you know these individuals who are: Lang B. Mil ian, post commander; Samuel H. Weters, poet adjutlant; Audey Cash, post quartermaster; Frank lin J. Russell, senior vice com mander; Joseph Ellis, junior vice commander; Jim E. Stallings, pst judge advocate; John E. Mounts, post chaplain; Rupert W. Curry, officer of the day; Austin Stocker, post service officer; Alfred A.' Al len, patriotic officer; Eugene Smith publicity officer; and Isaac Fish er, trustee. Douglass PTA Slates Meeting All members of the Douglass School PTA are asked to attend the regular meeting which will be held in the auditorium of the school on the second Wednesday of the month, May 12. Business of extreme importance will be conducted. Remember that the 10th district PTA which is comprised of Dade, Broward and Monroe counties con vened here since the last meeting, and reports of same are in order. Come out and learn of this af fair and of business of vital im portance pertaining to the local chapter. Teachers Conduct Panel Discussion In its series of educational dis cussions, the faculty of Douglass School conducted a most interest ing panel on the pre - adolescent child. This phase of the series was conducted by teachers in the in termediate department who are: Mrs. Lena Dawson, Mrs. Mildred Harris, Mrs. Shula Alexander, Mrs. Vandelean Edwards, Mrs. Harriet Chipehase and Alfredo Sands. Mrs. Shula Alexander served as moderator. JR.-SR. ACTIVITIES TO BE PUBLISHED Watch the paper for announce ments of junior - senior events of Douglass School. The first major affair is the "prom,” which will be held Frid day, May 7, in the auditorium. Mrs. Doris Harris Miller, spon sor of the junior class, is in charge of all affairs. SENIORS AWAIT EXAM RESULTS The seventeen seniors of Doug lass school who took the state scholarship examination are eag erly awaiting the returns. Who will be the lucky recipient of the four-year scholarship, no one knows, but all are certain that whoever wins is surely lucky as well as brilliant. Who will he be? DEATHS Funeral services for the late Mrs. Alma Knowles who died at the" Monroe General Hospital April 27, will be held Sunday at 4:30 p. m. at Bethel A. M. E. Church. Rev. W. R. Everett, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the City Ceme tery. The deceased is survived by sev eral cousins and a host of friends. skk Miss Marjorie Rolle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Rolle, is re cuperating at home after an ap pendectomy performed at the Mon roe General Hospital. Miss Shirley Butler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Butler, 721 Elizabeth Street, is a patient at the Monroe General Hospital. Miss Shirley Butler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Butler, 719 Elizabeth Street, recently under went an appendectomy at Monroe General Hospital. BED GOOSE SAHDALS for CHILDREN Exclusively at Appelrouth’s Shoe Center M 4 DUVAL STREIT PHONS 2 2532 Air-Conditioned For Your Comfort SERVICE CLUB NOTES The Servicemen’s Center, under the direction of Mrs. Marie Wel ters is still jumping. Following is a report: The picnic conducted on Big Pine Key Sunday, was a grand success. More than 125 guys and gals at tended. Refreshments consisted of fried chicken, potato salad, crackers and sodas. Chaperons for the occasion were Mrs. Eloise Butler Reynolds, Wal lace Coleman, Mrs. Green, Chief Prittle and Mrs. Marie Welters. All attending are to be compli mented on their excellent behavior. A gala dance will be given at the Center Monday, May 3. Music for the dance to be given May 3, will be furnished by Nor man Kranich and his band. Adult Classes Still Open Registration is still open to adults desiring to enroll in the night clas ses. This is an opportunity you have longed for. There are classes through which you may complete your education offered in elementary and high school work under the direction of Alfred L. Saunders; Spanish, un der Mrs. Winifred Sands Johnson; dressmaking, under Mrs. Carrye Minor; and home improvement, under Milton M. Thompson. You are urged to take advantage of these opportunities to improve yourselves. Around Newman The regular meeting of the jun ior choir of Newman Methodist Church was held Friday, April 23. Miss Shirley Smith, the presi dent, presided. Business of importance was dis cussed and three new members were enrolled. Alvin Leggett was made choir director. The next meeting will be held Thusday, April 29, at 4:45 p. m BETTY HARRIS ATTENDS MEET Betty Jean Harris, A-6 Fort Vil lage Extension, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Harris, return ed to the city Monday from Tam pa, where she went to compete in a state-wide oratorical contest con ducted by the Lily White Lodge Betty, who is a member of the eighth grade of Douglass School, was chaperoned by Mrs. Classie Wimbush, junior conductor of the Key West lodge. Chief Swopes Transferred Chief and Mrs. C. L. Swopes and family have been transferred to Norfolk, Virginia. Chief Swopes has gone on, but his wife and three daughters will remain until the close of school as their daughter, Marva, is a sophomore student at Douglass High School. Sears-Adderly Nuptials George Sears, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sears of Key West, and Miss Dorothy Mae Adderly. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Adderly of Fort Lauderdale were married in Fort Lauderdale Mon day. Many relatives and friends of the city attended the affair. THANKS Mr. and Mrs. William Butler, 719 Elizabeth Street, take this means of thanking all who have been kind enough to remember their daughter, Shirley, in her re cent illness through the sending of cards and fipwers. Miss Mary Harris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Harris, 6- H, Fort Village Extension, is ill. Mrs. Tomasa Marrero, 318 Tru man Avenue, continues to be ill. PEREZ Self-Service Laundry 8 A.M. - 8 P.M. Daily 8 A.M. > S P.M. Sunday 927 Thomas Street TELEPHONE 2-6652 v WPir PE Wm ''ISHHr' lufk ■' ***?* * tJSQbSSw • 'WtbMk ’ v tsar .■ > \ym rk mk B K" it** / JfISSHN 'iLy-: / |Sf . .jwSHB . W-W' -± - A./ JIB ™ Hr J&' ABHPNFiii--*- /111 wLr mM/m II m | KING SIZED BAT for a pint sized entertainer. That's what Spec Bebop, contor, holds as ho proparos to bo tho stooge- for King Tut, loft; and Clown Ed Hamman, right. In tho fun-show which will bs prosontod whon tho mighty Indianapolis Clowns and tho champion Kansas City Mon arch* elksh at Wickors Stadium in Koy Watt on Monday and Teachers Of Douglass School Conduct Interesting Panel la a most interesting panel, the teachers of Douglass School dis cussed “The Changing Social In sights of the “Preadolescent.” This period includes children in the fourth, fifth, and sixth grades, and in many cases, in seventh and eighth. The range is shifting be cause the onset of puberty, which marks beginning of adolescence, varies with different individuals. As in the case of other periods there are no hard and fast boun dary lines. The hypothetical ‘average child’ is still elusive. He defies definition. The behavior of a ten-year old child depends upon his stage of maturity, previous acts, thoughts, and feelings, as well as on his pre sent bodily condition and his im mediate environment. Each child has a past in which he has de veloped a unique personality. Children early become aware of other persons. They are sensitive to prestige, ridicule and social sta tus long before they can express themselves on these points. In the pre-school years, fear of failure, embarrassment, and loss of pres tige begin to be evident and tend to increase in many environments. During pre-adolescent years, with sufficient environmental stimula tion, team spirit, class spirit, and gang loyalty may be developed. The word gang has an unsavory connotation which appears to be justified. Thrasher pointed out that the gang appeals to boys as an escape from hum-drum exis ence and insofar as it does fur nish excitement and adventure, it makes adjustment to adult routine existence difficult. Thus; it has a demoralizing effect rather than a constructive socializing effect. Boys Clubs, if substantiated for Boys’ Gangs, would meet the boys’ need for adventure and, at the same time, be a constructive influence in helping children to adjust to, an din some small way, to recon struct society. Progressive education hopes to substitute habits of co-operation for habits of competition. Leadership becomes more prom inent. Preferred leaders usual ly appear to be superior, but not very superior, to the group in in telligence, somewhat extroverted, lively, courageous, and physically superior. Children who are gentle, friendly, and charming frequently become a center of attraction, though they are not likely to be placed in positions of leadership. The standards of adults are re jected because in many instances they are too drastic. Therefore, individual development and guid ance of children is the task of edu cation. Without guidance few chil dren five to twelve years of age are capable of critical insight into their strength and weaknesses, their needs and capacities. In the relationship of children of this age to one another the spinal factor {days a part. Ques tions about sex frequently are suggested by pictures seen in news papers and magazines, by motion pictures, and by new companion ß with whom the child may associ ate in this period. Unsatisfied cur iosity about sex may lead to sur reptious discussion of these mat ters during recess or in the way to school, m secret circulation of ob scene notes and pictures, and even in other greater demonstrations. Teachers should not shut their eyes prudishly or become unduly agitated when confronted with such problems. These sexual - stirrings are personality difficulties to be treated with the same detachemnt and practical realism as all other maladjustments. Tuesday nights. May 3 and 4, in a official Nogro American League appearance, with game time commencing at 1:15 p. m. For a rollicking pro-game and between inning show, this trio can't bo boat and they're guaranteed to sond tho fans rolling in tho aisles with their hilarious pantomime antics. Fla . A and M Team Leads In Baseball TALLAHASSEE. Florida A and M University’s baseball team with 11 straight wins, is believed to be the hottest team in the game at tbs point in the season. The Costa Kittles - coached ag gregation, defending SIAC cham pions, has won four times each over Tuskegee Institute and Ala bama State; twice over Morehouse College, and once over Xavier Uni vrsity. The Rattlers blasted Alabama State 18-4 here last Tuesday eve ning for their 10th victory, and defeated the Montgomery nine 5- 3 Wednesday afternoon for win number 11. Michael Franks was the winning hurler for the first contest and Alvin White for the second. Special Program George Sands, reporter for the Island City Choral Singers, has announced that the group will pre sent a special program at the Church of God on Elizabeth Street tomorrow night at 8:30. Both Colored and White friends are Invited to attend. Admission is free. LOFTON BUItER . RETURNS HOME Pfc. Lofton Butler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Duke Butler, 812 Emma St., and the husband of Mrs. Doretha Brown Butler, 322 Julia Street, re trained to the city Monday, from Camp Ord, California. Lofton, who is now honoraby dis charged from the Army, will be in the city for an indefinite period. For friends wishing to call, they are at home at 812 Emma Street. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of my dear husband, Victor G. R. Tynes, who departed this life April 29, 1953: “When we step beyond life’s gateway As my loved one has done We shall find a land of beauty With a never setting sun. We shall greet old friends and new ones In the land where all are blessed. But, I’ll meet beyond life’s gate way, The one I love the best. CHRISTINE TYNES, Wife. Nathaniel A. Clarke, 224 Tru man Avenue, is quite ill at his home. Mrs. Ruby Clarke Smith, his daughter, a teacher in the public school system of Tampa, Florida, visited him over the weekend. Mrs. Rosa Dean Bamus con tinues to be ill at her home. Mrs. Tomasa Marrero, 318 Tru man Avenue, is showing signs of improvement Children’s questions about sex at any age, should be answered truthfully and in a matter-of-fact way without secretiveness. In conclusion; it is necessary for the teacher of to-day to be an alert person, one who not only teaches the three R’s, but one who is able to help in building a well rounded person, one who can fit into society and become a re ceiving as well as a contributing factor. Is Lung Cancer Caused By Smoking? NEW YORK Standard News Syndicate Lung Cancer is tak ing an alarmingly increasing death toll in the United States, particu larly among men. A few decades ago this form of cancer was rare. In 1952, hing can cer killed 21,000 out of the 225,000 who died in the United States from all types of cancer. To cut this rising mortality the American Cancer Society has laun ched an intensive educational pro gram to persuade men over for ty-five to have chest x-rays twice a year, however well they may feel. Through x-rays it is possible to detect lung cancer in the “sil ent” stage, before symptoms ap pear, when cancer is most cura ble. Today only one in 20 with this type of cancer is cured. Through early detection and treatment, half should be saved. Thus far the reasons for the un* Kenner Writes Mrs. Welters At Service Center Isaac Kenner U. S. S. Peterson DE-152 c-o F. P. O. New York, New York March 31, 1954 Mrs. Marie Welters, Director of Community Service men’s Center 711 Whitehead Street Key West, Florida My dear Mrs. Welters: While sitting atop my locker meditating to an extent, it came to my mind to drop you a few lines as I had promised. First, we left Key West Friday, March 26, about 1:30 end finally arrived Monday afternoon at 2:15. The cruise was somewhat sick ening, Sunday expecially, however it could have been worst and I’m thankful to God that it was a safe one. My stay in Key West, though short was most enjoyable. The climate of Key West can be enjoyed; by anyone. It is rather cool in Newport but we’re expecting it to warm up with in a few days. By April 7, we expect to be in Boston where we shall remain for approximately three months. Mrs. Welters: Your kindess to ward me played a very important part in my enjoying Key West. I had known you even before I met you as many are the fine things I’d heard about your wonderful work in Key West. My prayer is that God will bless you in the wonderful wort: that you are doing and help you to con tinue to make a borne away from home for all. Always a friend, Isaac Kenner Mrs. Lucille Pope, who has been ill for quite a spell at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ruby Bain, 326 Truman Avenue, is much improv ed and is now seen on the streets. i *• '.| MM WL- ... .<4 . JH IN KOREA—PJ-.C. Luther A. Mounts, 21, whose wife. Bar bara, lives at 823 Windsor Lane, Key West, was recently assign ed to the 3rd Infantry Division in Korea. Tho son of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Mounts, 720 Whit marsh Lane, ho entered the Army in February, 1853, and complated basic training at Camp Roberts, California. P.F.C. Mounts, a graduate of Douglass High School, is the father of a son, Luther, Jr* bom August 22, 1953. COMING! Indianapolis Clowns NEGRO AMERICAN LEAGUE TEAM Kansas City Monarchs' Nine STADIUM Mon. and Tues., May 3- 4,8:15 P.M. TICKETS SOLD AT GATE precedented lung cancer rise are not understood. Superficially it has been noted that city dwellers seem to have a. higher lung cancer death rate thos living in rural areas but this discrepancy can possibly be ac counted for by the fact that errors in diagnosis result in under-report ing lung cancer fatalities in coun try districts. Coal tar and certain mis have been found to contain chemical a gents which are capable of pro ducing cancer in experimental ani mals. These possible lung-cancer causing sources include exhaust fumes from automobiles, dust from asphalt roads, dust and fumes from coal and oil furnaces and from certain industrial processes which pollute the air in many ur ban communities. But the factor that is receiving the most serious attention from in vestigators is smoking. The American Cancer Society in January, 1952, initiated a research study on smoking habits that by 1956 should produce a definite ans wer to the question of whether smoking is an important factor in the sensational growth of lung can cer in this country. At the start of the study, 22,000 volunteers from ACS units in Cali fornia, Illinois, lowa, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin inter viewed 204,000 men between the ages of 50 and 69 to determine their smoking histories. Each of these men will be checked at an nual intervals and for each death reported that cause will be noted from death certificates. The Society’s educational cam paign uses leaflets, advertisements for which space is contributed, ra dio and television. Most recent weapon is a film, 4< The Warning Shadow,” made in cooperation with the National Cancer Institute, now being shown throughout the coun try by the Society. The ACS educational campaign, the survey on smoking, and re search in many laboratories on lung cancer is supported by funds raised during the April Cancer Crusade. SNARING A LINE DRIVE— What fans like most in a fe male baseball player is ability to field gracefully, plus the power to hit big-time pitching. Miss Connie Morgan, the In dianapolis Clowns' SIO,OOO “bonus baby” will show them just that when she appears with the Negro American League Funmakers against tha powerful Kansas City Monarch! at Wickers Stadium in Key West on Monday end Tuesday nights. May 3 and 4, in a two night American League series of games. Connie batted well above .300 with leading Phila delphia girls' team last year, where she was scouted and signed by Syd Pollock, general manager of tha Clowns.