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Editorial
December 22, 1941
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
What is this article about?
A humorous gossip column by 'A Florida Cracker' in Key West, featuring short notes on Christmas charity efforts, local children's war sentiments, long-time employee milestones, jokes, social sightings, toy donations, fashion tips, fire safety, and community praises during wartime.
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Cracks And Comments
By A
FLORIDA CRACKER
CHRISTMAS THAT WILL MAKE YOU HAPPY: Do you really want the spirit of Christmas in your heart this year? Then consult Mrs. Wm. R. Warren about filling a basket for the poor and needy of Key West. Just call Mrs. Warren on the telephone, 619. Mrs. Warren is chairman of Public Welfare for the Key West Woman's Club, and has secured these names from the Welfare Board.
YOUNG JOE SANCHEZ: The Duke of Eaton street, has the right idea about this war! When consulted as to what he thought of war, he said, "I have my sling shot ready and just give me a chance at those Japs".
THINK OF THAT: For nearly fifty years, L. B. Grillon (city councilman) has worked at his job on The Citizen. First place, Mr. Grillon doesn't look that old but being an honorable and well liked man we take his word for it. When being quizzed about his love for newspaper work, we elicited this information. Always admired stickability, I do.
CHARLOTTE: "Do you know how to make a Maltese cross?"
Pauline: "No. How do you do it?"
Charlotte: "Pull its tail"
Pauline: "What has a pullet's tail got to do with it?"
WHERE IS SHE...that lovely sleek, black-haired Countess-looking lady that was seen dining daily with Officer Blank at the La Concha Hotel until the past few weeks?
DID YOU EVER SEE A LITTLE GIRL WITH A DOLL: Well, it's a pretty sight to see the light of love in her little face. It takes so little to buy a toy, so go find that Christmas box the Lions Club has sitting on some counter and buy a toy for some little child.
FASHION NOTE: The matter of silk hose has been solved for one smart young lady, who stains her legs with a very light coating of diluted iodine to a lovely sun tan.
ENSIGN HUGH WRIGHT... Atlanta, Ga., and Key West, aristocratic looking young man with Southern tradition written all over his face and where does he spend all his spare time? I'll tell you, girls...with his devoted mother, who lives at Blank Blank Hotel.
THAT SAME MARRIED MAN is still ogling the pretty girls on Duval street.
MUSINGS: Wonder who sent that lovely Christmas card with no name on it?...Plane soaring in the sky sounds angry: bet it is, too...Wonder if that little boy who fell over a dog Saturday on Duval street was badly hurt? He is young but had that been an elderly person, oh dear me. And another dog nearly caused a wreck. Man in car throws on brake to avoid hitting dog. Man in car behind smacks car ahead, drives away swearing the air blue. Did not know I was so athletic until Sunday night during the excitement of a fire and the Navy Yard signaling something I took for a general alarm. Got under two mattresses in two seconds.
FIRE CRACKERS: Encourage your children to be law-abiding citizens. Mayor Albury has banned fire crackers in the city limits and for a very good reason.
SAID MISS MARGARET LACEDONIA: "All our family read The Key West Citizen and love it".
Thanks, Miss Lacedonia. So many people forget to tell us nice things.
LOHENGRIN'S WELL-KNOWN LOCK STEP: One of Key West's handsomest and very prominent young men startled us no later than Saturday by saying he would be married in the near future. We got all atwitter for more news and grabbed his arm to learn the rest of the story but the ole meany turned the conversation to building inspection, motion pictures to come and the Christmas holidays. Just the same we caught him dating a Key West belle Saturday night and did she look lovely in an evening gown of dusky blue!
EDITH MOFFET: Girl about town, dating three young men at a sitting. All looking entertained.
USE A LITTLE THOUGHTFULNESS: Consider the nerves and feelings of the sales people in the stores and get that last present before the last minute.
CHRISTMAS CAROLS TO-NIGHT: The young people of St. Paul's Service League will be on the air.
Don't blame the boss
For things I write
He's probably horrified,
But keeps me on the payroll.
At least, I'm satisfied.
Adios,
FLORIDA CRACKER.
By A
FLORIDA CRACKER
CHRISTMAS THAT WILL MAKE YOU HAPPY: Do you really want the spirit of Christmas in your heart this year? Then consult Mrs. Wm. R. Warren about filling a basket for the poor and needy of Key West. Just call Mrs. Warren on the telephone, 619. Mrs. Warren is chairman of Public Welfare for the Key West Woman's Club, and has secured these names from the Welfare Board.
YOUNG JOE SANCHEZ: The Duke of Eaton street, has the right idea about this war! When consulted as to what he thought of war, he said, "I have my sling shot ready and just give me a chance at those Japs".
THINK OF THAT: For nearly fifty years, L. B. Grillon (city councilman) has worked at his job on The Citizen. First place, Mr. Grillon doesn't look that old but being an honorable and well liked man we take his word for it. When being quizzed about his love for newspaper work, we elicited this information. Always admired stickability, I do.
CHARLOTTE: "Do you know how to make a Maltese cross?"
Pauline: "No. How do you do it?"
Charlotte: "Pull its tail"
Pauline: "What has a pullet's tail got to do with it?"
WHERE IS SHE...that lovely sleek, black-haired Countess-looking lady that was seen dining daily with Officer Blank at the La Concha Hotel until the past few weeks?
DID YOU EVER SEE A LITTLE GIRL WITH A DOLL: Well, it's a pretty sight to see the light of love in her little face. It takes so little to buy a toy, so go find that Christmas box the Lions Club has sitting on some counter and buy a toy for some little child.
FASHION NOTE: The matter of silk hose has been solved for one smart young lady, who stains her legs with a very light coating of diluted iodine to a lovely sun tan.
ENSIGN HUGH WRIGHT... Atlanta, Ga., and Key West, aristocratic looking young man with Southern tradition written all over his face and where does he spend all his spare time? I'll tell you, girls...with his devoted mother, who lives at Blank Blank Hotel.
THAT SAME MARRIED MAN is still ogling the pretty girls on Duval street.
MUSINGS: Wonder who sent that lovely Christmas card with no name on it?...Plane soaring in the sky sounds angry: bet it is, too...Wonder if that little boy who fell over a dog Saturday on Duval street was badly hurt? He is young but had that been an elderly person, oh dear me. And another dog nearly caused a wreck. Man in car throws on brake to avoid hitting dog. Man in car behind smacks car ahead, drives away swearing the air blue. Did not know I was so athletic until Sunday night during the excitement of a fire and the Navy Yard signaling something I took for a general alarm. Got under two mattresses in two seconds.
FIRE CRACKERS: Encourage your children to be law-abiding citizens. Mayor Albury has banned fire crackers in the city limits and for a very good reason.
SAID MISS MARGARET LACEDONIA: "All our family read The Key West Citizen and love it".
Thanks, Miss Lacedonia. So many people forget to tell us nice things.
LOHENGRIN'S WELL-KNOWN LOCK STEP: One of Key West's handsomest and very prominent young men startled us no later than Saturday by saying he would be married in the near future. We got all atwitter for more news and grabbed his arm to learn the rest of the story but the ole meany turned the conversation to building inspection, motion pictures to come and the Christmas holidays. Just the same we caught him dating a Key West belle Saturday night and did she look lovely in an evening gown of dusky blue!
EDITH MOFFET: Girl about town, dating three young men at a sitting. All looking entertained.
USE A LITTLE THOUGHTFULNESS: Consider the nerves and feelings of the sales people in the stores and get that last present before the last minute.
CHRISTMAS CAROLS TO-NIGHT: The young people of St. Paul's Service League will be on the air.
Don't blame the boss
For things I write
He's probably horrified,
But keeps me on the payroll.
At least, I'm satisfied.
Adios,
FLORIDA CRACKER.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Social Reform
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Key West Gossip
Christmas Charity
Wartime Sentiment
Local Humor
Community Events
Firecracker Ban
Toy Donations
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Wm. R. Warren
Young Joe Sanchez
L. B. Grillon
Mayor Albury
Miss Margaret Lacedonia
Ensign Hugh Wright
Key West Woman's Club
Lions Club
St. Paul's Service League
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Local Gossip And Christmas Community Notes In Key West
Stance / Tone
Humorous And Light Hearted Gossip
Key Figures
Mrs. Wm. R. Warren
Young Joe Sanchez
L. B. Grillon
Mayor Albury
Miss Margaret Lacedonia
Ensign Hugh Wright
Key West Woman's Club
Lions Club
St. Paul's Service League
Key Arguments
Participate In Christmas Charity By Filling Baskets For The Needy
Support Toy Donations For Children Via Lions Club
Obey Firecracker Ban For Safety
Show Thoughtfulness To Sales People During Holiday Shopping
Appreciate Community Praises For The Newspaper