Friday, October 12, 2012

20 YEARS AGO

Florida C. Pinder, vice president of First Title and Abstract, was honored for her 50 years of service.

Key West celebrated the life of Christopher Columbus and the 500th anniversary of his arrival in the Americas.

An undercover Key West police investigation of nude dancing resulted in the arrest of seven women for allegedly performing illegal "lap dancing" and other sex acts.

50 YEARS AGO

The Old Island Restoration Foundation proposed a revival of Duval Street from Southard to Greene streets.

The Key West Chamber of Commerce was told to move from the USO building on Whitehead Street before Oct. 20. The chamber was moving to Mallory Square, but the building was not ready.

Mayor C. B. Harvey said the new three-mile 69 kw power line was costing five time what it should.