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Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-17
Czech Minister TO
u. 5. Stands Pat on
Defiance of Nazis

WASHINGTON, March II. CUP
Czech Minister vladimir s. Hur-
ban announced today that he has
informed his government he does
mot recognize President Hacha' IS
capitulation to Chancellor Hitler as
valid inaSmuch as it is unconstitu-
tional." Therefore he refuses TO
turn over the Czechoslovak legation
to Germany.
Hurban said that the Czech con-
stitution provided that any terri
torial changes Of the nation must
be approved by a three-fifths ma
jority vote of the Czech national
assembly.
The president or the govern
ment is not empowered by the con-
stitution to cede any part OF
CzechoSlovakia. Hurban said. The
agreement signed in Berlin on Mar.
IS. therefore, is not valid
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-17
Viennese Welcome
Dictator After
TriumphaI Tour

VIENNA, March II. (UP)-Adoli
Hitler received a triumphant well
come today upon his arrival from q
tour of Germany's new protectorate
Bohemia and Moravia.
Nazi bombing planes flew IN
parade formation over Vienna and
thousands of NaZi demonstrators
called out by their leaders long be-
fore the Fuehrer arrived, cheered
the German chancellor.
Vienna staged. in less elaborate
form, the celebration of the first
anniversary of fusion of Austria
with Germany, which had been
scheduled for Wednesday but was
postponed by the Nazi seizure Of
Czechia and Slovakia.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-17
McCabe Group
Makes Picnic Trip
ToMt. Signal
McCABE NOTES

A group of young people motored
to Mt. Signal Sunday to enjoy
picnic and a hike. After climbing
the mountain pot luck picnic
lunch was spread for Mr.. and Mrs.
Glen Haskell, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Baker, Mrs. John Bates and the
Misses Blanche Mora, Sandy Niboli,
Mary La Brucherie, Wilma Corda,
Violet Niboli, Helen Hunt, Pauline
Niboi Elsie Corda, Wildavine Ber-
eta, Rena and Lena Niboli, land
the Messrs. Joe Procsal, Raymond
La Brucherie, Bob La Brucherie,
Fred Stanel, George Valera, Arthur
Corda, James Mora, AL Jentoft,
Ernest Corda, and Jordan Mora.
Mrs. E. E. Harrington took the
bus Tuesday for Oklahoma after
receiving an emergency call from
relatives telling of the serious ILL
ness of her mother.
A weekend guest of the j. j. Osu-
mas was Pete Ponchetti of Gila
Bend, former resident of this COM
munity
A delicious dinner was served
Sunday noon by Mrs. A. A. Moline
who had as her guests Mr.. and Mrs.
Dwight Smith and children, Dickie
and Betty, and Mr.. and Mrs. l.
Thanner and sons, Gene and john
ME.
Miss Marie YukaWa made buSi-
ness trip to Pomona on Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Paine are
spending this week visiting in San
Diego.
Miss Olive Hickey enjoyed a visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs Fred
hickey during the past weekend
She motored to San Diego with Mr.
and Mrs. Covington of Ell Centre.
After a delightful afternoon of
entertainment, Mrs. Dwight Smith
served dessert to the following
guests: the Mesdames w. G.. Brant
Elton Christian, John Waterman
John Cook, A. H. McRae, X. Than
ner, Frank Beyschlag Earl Nor
throp and Evan Hewes.
Mrs. John Dubois returned We'd
nesday afternoon from a visit in
Los Angeles.
Mrs. Fred Paine and Miss Dor
othy Paine entertained friends at
Mexican dinner on Friday eve
ming, the guests enjoying the Mexi-
can fare were Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Upholt of Mt. Signal, Mr.. and Mrs
William Wilkes of Ell Centro, Miss
Olive Hickey, Gerald Upholt.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-17

cially at all, I believe a line from
San Diego, through Ell Centre tc
yuma and Phoenix probably
would be best from a commercial
standpoint" he said "El Centre
would act as the valley terminal
with business from all corners ol
the county coming through it,"
Fullerton was unable to give any
indication of sentiment in the post
office department regarding funds
for service in the valley. He did
indicate, however, that compre-
hensive survey of potential busi-
ness, passenger and mail, would
be needed in the event a line is
installed.
Fullerton predicted that speedy
five or six place airplanes would
be best for a valley line. Speed
would be an essential, considering
that all flying would be done in
the daylight.
Regarding new Developments in
aviation. Fullerton predicted mon
ster, four-engined planes will be
the next step.
within short time % pasSen-
ger ships have replaced IL passen-
ger planes, and expect 80 passen-
ger planes will replace them in a
year or So" he declared.
What are we headed for? Say,
aviation is moving too fast for
anyone to predict! Anyone who
thinks he can safely forecast what
is ahead is mistaken"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-17

ing every European capital, the
government of Prime Minister Ne
vile Chamberlain, following the
example of the United States, Or
dered Sir Neville Henderson, its
ambassador al Berlin, to return
to London. 1t was believed likely
that Hitler also would recall his
ambassador. DR.. Herbert Won Dirk
sen, for a report.
Great Britains action was view
ed as rebuke to the Nazi destruc-
ton of Czechoslovakia and seizure
of Czechia and Slovakia as pro-
tectorates. Diplomatic circles be-
lieved that France would take sim
liar action.
The French cabinet of Premier
Edouard Daladier asked parliament
for dictatorial powers TO meet the
new threat created by Nazi seizure
of Bohemia, Moravia and Slovakia
and by growing expectations that
Hitler would now back his totali-
tartan partner, Premier Benito
Mussolini of Italy, in long await
ed move against France in the
Mediterranean.
In Poland, in Rumania and in
JugoSlavia the governments OF
Europe's little powers were in al
most constant consultation in an
effort to find further safeguards
against another Nazi blow that
would endanger their own from
tiers.
Even in Hungary, which got Hit
ler's vague blessing for its military
annexation of Carpatho Ukraine,
the government leaders and the
big landowners watched with
mounting alarm as the Nazis car
ried their crusade against Jews,
Communists and their political or
racial foes into the Czechoslovak
''protectorates"-where 10000 per-
sons were said to have been arrest
ed by secret police in Bohemia
alone.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-17
Mrs. L.C. Hawk
To Entertain at
Home Department
ALAMO-VERDE NOTES

Mrs. l.. C. Hawk will be hostess
to the Alamo-Ve home depart
ment Wednesday, Mar. % at ten
o'clock, at her home in the Verde
district. The project, a buffet
luncheon, will be prepared by the
project leaders and a small charge
will be made to cover expenses.
Miss Betty Miller, Verde Al club
president, held a meeting Friday
evening at the Verde school. After
the business meeting, a musical pro-
gram was given. Recreation was
then enjoyed by all.
The Alamo-Verde home depart
ment was represented at the projsct
leaders meeting Friday morning at
the Farm Advisors office, by Mrs.
Charles OConnor and Mrs. G.. E.
Tuttle. The project was buffet
meals.
Colonel McMurdo and son, Dou-
glas McMurdo of San Jose were
guests Saturday afternoon at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Smoot.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. E. Tuttle enter
tanned as their guests Sunday, Mr.
and Mrs. william Burke of San
Diego and Bob Stockman of Alpine
Mr.. and Mrs. George Thompson
of Mt. Signal entertained several
friends Saturday for an evening Of
pinocle. During the evening deli
cious refreshments were served
Mrs. L. w. Armstrong entertain
ed as her guests Wednesday after
noon Mrs. George Mellor and Mrs
L. r. Bonesteele, ST.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Ryerson enter
tanned at dinner Sunday In honor
of Mrs. Ryerson's birthday. Enjoy
ing the dinner were: Mrs. G.. E
Tuttle, Flora Fay Langston, Viviar
Maddux, Amy Tuttle, Lee Dermody
Virginia Ryerson, Jim Ryerson ant
Mr.. and Mrs. Ryerson.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. ID. Ihlesen o.
Holtville entertained as their guests
over the weekend, Mrs. Thiesen''
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. f. Boetr'
ger and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Ben
ningstorf of Redlands.
Mr.. and Mrs. Audrey Yardley
and family, formerly of Alamo and
now Of Upland, visited friends in
the Alamo and Verde districts Sun
day.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-17
Librettist Visits
Artie Mason Carter
In CaIexiCo
CALEXICO NOTES

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Robinson
are guests of Mrs. Artie Mason
Carter at the De ANA.
Robinson wrote the libretto of the
American opera, Gettysburg, which
had its premiere in Hollywood bowl
last summer.
Rev. and Mrs. Clark Wheeler of
Grand Rapids Michigan and DIR.
Hugh Kennedy also of Grand Rap
ids were guests at the Mexican Mis-
sion Tuesday. Accompanying the
party from Los Angeles were Mrs.
Claude E. Douglas representing
Save The Child Fund, Mrs. Henry
Nordahl and Lois Nordahl.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Farley were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe En-
trekin for dinner Wednesday eve
ming. The Farleys are leaving this
weekend for their home in Salinas.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-17

the past three years" he said, and
the navy department considers the
depot essential" adding that naval
supply facilities on the Pacific
coast are inadequate.
Moreel estimated that it would
cost $9,912,000 to provide similar
facilities at Mare Island. The Oak
land project calls for an expendi-
ture of $6,500,000.
He said that the Oakland depot
was needed for peace time opera
tions of the fleet and that it could
be expanded in time of war.
Capt. Arthur II. Mayo, of the
naval corps also recommended the
Oakland project Asked why the
navy wanted the depot in Oak
land rather than at Long Beach,
San Diego or San Pedro, he re-
piled that Oakland would be more
strategically located in case of war.
I'VE want the depot at the place
it would do us most good in time
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-17
Westside Teacher
Visits in Elm
Sunday Afternoon
ELM NOTES

ELM NOTES
Miss Bernice Faubian, teacher of
Westside visited Sunday at the
Elm teacherage with Mrs. Ruby
Carlton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Denton and
children were dinner guests Sun
day Of Mr.. and Mrs. Dale Den-
tons of Holtville.
j. F. Sears came down from
Lakeside Saturday.
Those from Elm attending the
birthday and Seeley Aid party
Tuesday were Mesdames Iva Lee
Higgins. Olive Cannon, Nellie Lowe
and Ada Gallaher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roger Stuart and
family were guests Sunday of Mr.
and Mrs. c. w. Boone of Heber.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joy Wentworth
and children, Robert, Keneth,
Joyce and Marion returned TO their
home in Bellflower after several
days with relatives in the valley.
Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. w. Cob
leigh and children of Westside Wis
tied with Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence
Cobleigh and family.
S. F. Clark returned to San
Francisco after a visit with his
sister, Mrs. Ted Roe.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-17

clared. But if postoffice funds
are earmarked for a line down
here, all the big companies, includ-
ing TWA, will bid on it."
Fullerton, who is southern Cali
fornia manager in charge OF traf-
fic and sales, with offices at Los
Angeles, was on business trip
TO Imperial Valley, investigating
several inquiries concerning pos
sible airnail service.
Personally, not speaking Off
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-17
.CzeChs Riot at
Frontier Points
As Escape Barred

PRAGUE, March II. CUP)-Riots
have occurred at numerous frontier
points as CZechS and others sought
to escape the new German Nazi re-
gime. it was reported today.
All means of escape were closed
end it was understood that persons
who sought to cross the frontier
had been turned back by German
Nazi and military guards.
Agents of the secret police, the
dread Nazi Gestapo, swept down on
houses all over Prague in raids such
as those Germany. Austria and Su-
detenland in turn had experienced
and persons regarded as enemies
OF the regime" had their first taste
of the methods of the Gestapo and
of the black uniformed "SS" Nazi
bodyguard troops who cooperate
with them.
Thousands Of persons were under
stood to have been arrested, and
many apparently had been sent al
ready to Germany and concentra-
ton camps.
Nazi "SS" and "SA" troops visit
ed the Czech National bank yes
terday and took away l6 truck
loads OF gold, according to witnesses.
The banks assets, which go to Hit
Ter. include about $81,500,000 in gold
and s38,500,000 in foreign currency
holdings, it was understood.
The NaZis made their first con-
cesSion to the bitter CZechs today
when they Cancelled an edict re-
quiring all traffic to use the keep
to-the-right system which is used
in Germany. Czechs drive to the
left. 1t was expected, however, that
the German system would be en-
forced soon.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-17
Roosevelt Urges
Neutrality Laws
To Meet Situation

WASHINGTON, March II. UP)
President Roosevelt declared today
that the United States needs new
neutrality legislation, particularly
in the light of European develop
ments Of the last few days.
The chief executive indicated that
a legislative program looking to
this end would be worked out in
a series of conferences soon.
Pressed for information as to
what course the program would
take, Mr.. Roosevelt suggested that
his message of Jan. 4 be read for
guidance.
In that message the president
said that the present American neu-
trality act sometimes worked out
to the advantage of warnakers and
TO the disadvantage of those who
are the victims of aggreSsors. He
also said then that this country
could find ways short of war. but
stronger than words, TO help stem
aggression.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-17

MIS-. Lelma Canady OF Hunting
ton Fa1k is here visiting with hel
sister, Mrs. Glen Killingsworth.
Mrs. Jack Kirby of Phoenix is 4
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Col
Inns.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. P OStrander and
daughter visited in Indio Saturday
with Mrs. OStranders mother.
Mrs. William Cranston was host
ess recently to a bridge party at her
home on Main street. At the con-
cluSion of the game, dainty refresh
mentS were served. Prizes were won
by Mrs. Byron Walker, Mrs Walter
Collins and Mrs. Edward Bridgers
Those bidden to the affair were:
Mesdames Aubry Lee, r. P. Os-
trander, Frank Clevenger, Ted Cob,
John Strickland, Ernest Page, Glen
KillingsWorth, George Hickcox, Ra-
leigh Lambe, Jack Wright, Byron
Walker, Walter Collins, Edward
Bridgers, william Paine and Mrs.
Donald Cranston.
Members of the Forum of Cur
rent Events met with Lawrence
Russell Thursday evening and heard
Pierpont Walker give an interest
ing talk on Rural liberalization"
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Bailey recent
ly entertained several friends at
dinner. in honor of their third we'd
ding anniversary. Those enjoying
the Bailey's hospitality were: Mr.
and Mrs. Ernest Page and daugh-
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Friddle, Mr.
and Mrs. U. E. Bailey, and Mr..
and Mrs. Clingman Scott and
daughter, Dorothy.
Last Friday evening the Bible
class of the Community church
met at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Wieman for a pot luck din
ner. After dinner the evening was
spent in singing and in playing
games.
The Westmorland fire department
met last Thursday for their regular
meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-17
Exam Announced
For Sub Postal
Clerk

The u. S. Civil Service Commits
sion Friday announced an examin-
alton for substitute postoffice clerk
for Holtville, according to the Sec
retary of the Civil service board OF
examiners.
Information in regard to re-
quirements and character OF the
examination can be obtained at the
Holtville post office.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-17
INTEND TO WE'D

Notices of intention to marry
were filed with County Clerk w. j.,
McClelland Thursday by two cou-
piles. They we're A. G. Guillory, 25,
and Elenor Hulstine, 10; and James
Martinez, %, and Ernestina Lopez,
10, all of El Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-17

of war" Mayo said.
For normal peacetime operations,
he agreed, 1T might, perhaps, be
best to have the depot in southern
California but we must be pre-
pared for emergencies"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-17
Admiral Urges
Bose at OokIond

WASHINGTON, March II. (UP)-Rear Admiral Ben
Moree chief of naval yards and docks today told the
naval affairs committee urgent need for naval supply
depot at Oakland, Calf.
This project has had study than any other over
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-17
HELD ON MORALS CHARGE

Pedro Ruiz is held in the Imperial
county Jail on charge of rape and
of contributing to the delinquency
of young El Centro girl. He was
arraigned in FL Centro justice court
Thursday and bail set at $4,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-17
Aviation Executive Sounds Valleys
Attitude Toward Air Mail Service

Operation of airline in Imperial county depends
upon whether airmal contract can be obtaned
c. S. Fullerton of TranscOntinenta and Western Air. me-,
indicated Friday while a brief visit to Ell Centre.
81 doubt very much if line could be operated profi-
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-17
Britain Leads Stop Hitler
Drive: Ambassador
European Capitals Alarmed at Expansion
Of fNazi Frontiers; English Move Seen
AS Rebuke to Fuehrer; France Acts

LONDON March II. (UP)-Great Britain took the
lead in Democracys stop Hitler drive today by recalling
her ambassador from Germany to report on the Nazl
march to the east" through central Europe.
With the swift expansion of Nazi-Fase power alarm
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-17
0stranders Visit
Relative in Indio
On Saturday
WESTMORLAND NOTES

Mrs. Zelma Canady of Hunting
ton Fa1k is here visiting with her
sister, Mrs. Glen Killingsworth.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-17

The Westmorland fire department
met last Thursday for their regular
meeting.
Evening star., 1939-08-13

Fine" said Kirkland. Il need company.
Been thinking too much" He looked at
Bumpers wide-open and guileless face.
''Were you ever in love, McGuire?" he
asked, obeying an impulse.
For moment Bumper was speechless. 1t
was anything but what he expected from
Kirkland. Kirkland, the idol of every sports
fan, guy for the jumps, the humps and the
bumps - talking about love.
Love? Me? He'll, no, drive hack" he
said. Il amt got no time for women. Besides
got three brothers.
What have they got to do with it,"
They're all married." said Bumper. Il
see enough of love and women at home"
''Oh!' said Kirkland.
Sure. Me three brothers drives hacks too,
for the old man. We got the oldest livery an
hackin' business in East Lawn"
Il see," said Kirkland. you live at home
with three married brothers and their wives
and you all four drive taxicabs. 1t must get
bit complicated at times"
you said it, mister" said Bumper with
feeling. complicated amt the half of it.
Evening star., 1939-08-13

"Er get any letters from Hollywood"
mo-" said Pendleton.
Kirkland closed his eyes. That's enough
for now" he said Il feel tired"
Behind shut lids his mind worked. Pendle-
ton thought he was falling asleep Not even
a note, Kirkland unused. He half opened his
eyes. Pendleton was reading the papers in the
chair by the window. Idly, as it had done a
dozen times since he regained consciousness,
his imagination pictured Serena in Pendle-
tons white uniform. Serena nursing him,
bending over him, waiting on him. Crazy
idea, OF course. Serena didn't fit any such
picture except perhaps in celluloid. He wished
he could get it out of his head. Serena had
told him often enough, if somewhat vaguely
that she wasn't that way about him. And,
besides, there was her Art Serena was little
vague about everything but her Art. That
was what maddened him.
Serena had said no again in her usual way
the night he'd cracked up. 1t was just before
she'd left for Hollywood to work in new
picture. In fact, he'd been trying to forget
Serena temporarily on that wild, fast ride
Evening star., 1939-08-13

Specially when Pop gets his shoutin' spells an
Ma an the girls cracks him down. What made
you asst if | was ever in love?"
"Oh, nothing special. Just looking for infor
nation, guess"
WELL I'm the guy what can give it t you,
if anybody can Listen -"
Just then Pendleton came into the room.
She frowned at Mcclure. What the idea,
Bumper? Don't you know it rest period -
and can't you read the sign on the door,"
Sure" said Bumper cheerfully. II just
dropped in t. see how our patient was gettin
along 'Taint likely III get in tmorrow as it's
my day t drive the Doc. His chauffeur's S off,
I'll be busy"
81 wasn't asleep" Kirkland lied I'VE were
having a very interesting conversation -
about love- Do you believe in love, Miss
Pendleton?"
Pendleton snorted and blushed family.
What of it?" she said 81 believe in patients
sleeping when they should be asleep"
Bumper called for Doctor West promptly
at eight the next morning. 1t was a regular
Evening star., 1939-08-13

without 'em except perhaps for oookin' an
nursin' Doc West an me is alike that way"
WELL" said Kirkland, you've got to ad
NIT West is pretty good picker. Look at
Miss Pendleton."
Sure" said Bumper narrowing his eyes
at Kirkland, look at her! Just another
skoit. Though you gotta admit she's damn
fine nurse. Otherwise Doc wouldn't have her.
That's all he's interested in. Docs too busyt
bother with women
Kirkland said, "You certainly are a woman
hater. But you'll probably fall yourself like II
ton of lead when you do fall. For some knocR
out like er - like Miss Pendleton. Anu
she'll have none of you and you'll spend the
rest of your life trying to talk her into it.
He sighed
Bumper looked at him in alarm. "Hey!' he
said whats the matter with you? You
amt having a relapse or somethin'? You
amt talkin' sense
mo. Isupposenot, said Kirkland morosely.
Skip it. was only thinking
Don't do it, said Bumper. You're still
(Confinvsd on poge 1O)
S-13-39
Evening star., 1939-08-13

weekly job because on Thursdays the Doc
tors man had his day off. That guy, Mr..
Kirkland, is doin' swell, amt he?" Bumper
said. Il was in t. see him yesterday. He can
certainly thank you for pullin' him round"
Yes" said West, he'll do all right He's
strong as horse and, as usual, Miss Pendle
ton has done a fine job of nursing. In case
like his the nursing S more than half the battle
so they don't get pneumonia or something
Mcclure shifted Not t mention the good
Mcclure blood, he said to himself. Aloud he
added, ''Say, Doctor, speakin' of nursin',
d'you think that guy might be fallin' for one
of them nurses - maybe Miss Pendleton?
He's in tough spot - flat on his back for
eight weeks with all them james around. You
know, he asst me funny thing yesterday -
if was ever in love. Said he was lookin' for
information. Can you beat that? HIM"
West laughed. you've got too much
imagination, Bumper. He was probably
kidding you"
Il dunno, said Bumper. 'nursin's tough
job an the guys worth two million bills.
'Twould be black shame - good, fast
Evening star., 1939-08-13

out into the countryside. If only Serena and
Miss Pendleton were one and the same per-
son . He wondered what Miss Pendleton
would look like in dinner gown.
Pendleton looked at Kirkland and decided
he really had fallen asleep. There was little
smile around his lips She lowered the dark
shade over the window, pulled across the
screen and softly left the room.
Half an hour later Bumper Mcclure, ignor-
ing the Patient Sleeping" card on the door,
quietly knocked and. getting no answer,
came in Kirkland actually was asleep. Nc
Guire made himself comfortable in the easy
chair and stretched out his short legs. Bumper
was not averse to little nap himself 1t was
his slack time in the afternoon.
Mcclure was square block of man,
twenty-five years old, with the imprint of
Ireland on his face, and bright blue eyes
under brows as red as his hair. Kirtland's
voice brought him out of doze.
Hello" he said. 80 it's you? Miss Pendle-
ton was sitting there the last remember
Its meself, all right" said Bumper, you
amt havin' no nightmare"