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Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-14
Both Nazis, Allies Worried at War
Preparations of Soviet Russia

LONDON, Sept. IA. (UP)-Rus-
sian military preparations are caus-
ing the German government as we'll
as the British and French govern
mentS anxiety because none knows
Russia's intentions, it was learned
today.
Reports emanating from Moscow
indicate that Russia is mobilizing
on full war time basis and 1t was
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-14

estimated here that it now had at
least 100000 men under arms
The German government was re-
ported to be surprised at the extent
of the Russian mobilization, par
ticularly regarding the troops dis
position. Russia is massing men not
alone on the Polish frontier but
along Russia's entire frontier from
Finland to Rumania.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-14
City Will Fight
Mosquito Plague

Ell Centre street department crews
Thursday surveyed standing water
within the city, left by stormy wea-
ther of the last 10 days, with a
view to mosquito eradication. They
planned covering the pools with a
film of oil, if necessary, City En-
gineer Phil Knights said
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-14
81 MORE SCHOOLS
TO TRAIN PILOTS

WASHINGTON, Sept. IA. up
The civil aerOnautics authority to-
day designated "a additional schools
to participate in the civilian pilot
training program, bringing the total
authorized to 22O. The CAA pro-
poses to establish the program In
approximately 300 schools.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-14
Rains Bring New
Water TO Arizona
BY UNITED PRESS

The supply of water impounded
behind Arizona mountain dams in
creased Thursday as result of
heavy rains that have drenched
the state during the past three
days.
From Bartlett dam, newest of
five dams in the Salt River prof.
ect, came reports that the rains
had added 5000 acre feet of water,
raising the total storage to $4,000
acre feet.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-14
u. S. WILL DEFEND
RIGHTS OF NATIONALS

WASHINGTON, Sept. IA. up
Secretary of State Cordell Hull to-
day served formal notice on Euro
pean belligerents that the United
States will defend all rights Of its
nationals under international law.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-14
d AMBLING
4 fPoR1ER
A Different Color

A Different Color
do you know anyone who has
lost a white horse?"
The police department lin this
case 1t was George BucklinD re-
piled negatively but told Walter
Price he'd see about it.
do you know anyone who has
lost white horse?" Bucklin asked
the sheriff's office lin this case
Ernie Cox) and Ernie, who was
in the throes of handling miss
ing bus case, replied:
mo, but know someone who's
lost greyhound!"
Full Powered
Regarding the mosquito prob
lem, Paul Brown had this to re-
late in that quaint manner of his
so definitely unrestrained:
"These aren't ordinary mosqui-
toes. They're tri-motored!'
Practice Preaching
Mrs. Tracy Sorenson of the Cali
patria Herald pointed to her shin
ing new automobile and announced
to her two sons:
whoever puts dent into those
tenders gets his nose rubbed In
printers ink
The two sons were properly i'm
pressed, apparently, because the
car was uf1scarred until short
time later when Mrs. Sorensor
drove to her office. AS she parked
there was a grinding, a scratching
and bump.
Her sons are waiting hopefully
to see if there is justice in high
places.
Automatic
Ed Law, back from a trip to Mis-
souri,, remarked:
Crops are fine back there. Right
after the farmers get crop in
the ground they just give the sig
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Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-14
SquaIus lowed to Port, Navy Makes
Ready to Remove Bodies Of Sailors
1rapped in Dive TO Ocean S Floor

PORTSMOUTH, N H.. Sept ID. (UP)-Naval detach-
assisted by corps of undertakers open the sub
marine Squalus today and her 26 dead sailors.
After 113 days the floor, the Squaus was
lifted to the surface late Yesterday afternoon and last
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-14
Sub Activity, Sinking Of Athena
Moved Roosevelt TO Call Special
Wartime Session, Says Secretary

WASHINGTON, Sept IA. (UP)-The White House
said today that submarine activities and the sinking of
the S. S. Athena factors considered by President
Roosevelt in deciding to issue call for quick special es
sion of congress- Mr. Roosevelt yesterday summoned
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-14
WAR
BULLETINS
BRITISH FREIGHTER
TORPEDO VICTIM

NEW YORK, Sept. IA. up
The British freighter Vancouver
City was torpedoed early today off
the southwestern coast of England
but her crew was rescued by
Dutch tanker, the liner President
Roosevelt reported today.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-14
Communist Paper
Hints Ambitions

MOSCOW Sept. IA. (UP)-The newspaper Pravda,
official organ of the Communist party today laid the
groundwork for possible Soviet approval of establish
ment of two separate states in what is Polish terri
tory The Pravda editorial regarded here provid
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-14
Wound Stops Crozed Man
Hurting Over Highway in
Stolen Two Decker Bus
Truck Driver. Believed Drunk Drussed.
PLIERS $40 900 Motor Carrier Parked in
BrawIey Spec North Toward Indio

A shot through the stopped crazed driver near
Indo early Thursday after 75-mile flight at the wheel
of an empty Greyhound stage he stole in Brawley.
Jack Norman Williams, 25, drove the 19,2OO pound
txodecker a over the road between Brawey and Indie
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-14

Butter: Los Angeles. 3ic; but
terfat. Imperial Valley fob. ranch.
grade A, 4Oc; manufacturing milk.
&c; route gathered cream, 2ssse.
L. A. Hayi u. s. No. 1. S14.50-15.
U. $. No. 2 leafy S13.50-14, u. s. No.
$1i-13. Mpls flax Sept. Sl.69A.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08
Next Week Will Be Busy for Northern
 Light Church Here

A busy calenoar is planned foi the Northern Light Presbyterian Church next week and some of the highlights were announced today by the Rev. John A. Chase.
 On Sunday a three-reel movie entitled "Skylines" will be shown at the Vesper Service between C and o'clock. The Young Peoples Choir will sing and all interested are invited to attend.
 Members of the Couple Club will gather for work meeting on Mon- day night at 2 o'clock in the Par lors of the Church. Toys for Christmas distribution will be re- paired by the group.
 Norlitemen reservations are now open and may be obtained by call ing 373 before Tuesday, the night of the dinner M s. Whittier will be guest speaker and has chosen for his topic, "Highlights of a Cross Country Jaunt" Special mu- sic appropriate to Christmas will be heard and the annual free-will
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08
MISS TH0RGERS0N, HARVEY TH!BEAU
 EXCHANGE vows
Marriage Performed a st Evening al Home of
 Mrs. Joe Werner

The dignified simplicity of home wedding marked the service last ev- ening that united in marriage Miss Blanche Thorgerson, daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. E. Thorgerson of Seattle, Washington, and MT. Harvey Thi- beau, son of Mrs. Arthur Pecor, also of Seattle.
 United States Commissioner Felix Gray performed the ceremony be- meath an archway, at the West Twelfth Street home of MT. and Mrs. Joe Werner. The o'clock service was in candlelight and the vows were exchanged in the presence of close friends of the couple.
 The charming brid chose for her marriage a multi-colored pastel tweed suit and wore bridal corsage of roses, sweet peas and narcissus.
 Mrs. Joe Werner, as ma tron of honor, wore navy blue tailored suit and a shoulder corsage of roses. MT. P w. Riley was best man for the groom.
 A wedding party followed the ceremony at which time friends of the newlyweds gathered to extend their wishes of happiness.
 The brides table was centered with a two-tier wedding cake with a tiny bride and groom on top, and sur rounded by a chain of white daisies Tall white tapers were tied with
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08
DOUGLAS
 NEWS
FIRE DEPARTMENT HAS
 UP-TO-DATE GAS MASK

Regular monthly meeting of the Douglas Volunteer Fire Depart ment was held last evening with 28 members answering roll call. Report on the annual fall dance given recently revealed small net after expenses were paid. A very good attendance was noted and the affair proved successful, however.
 Irvine F1eek's name was placed on the waiting list of prospective members. The proposition of get ting the city to install hydrant on Fifth Street, in the vicinity of some of the new homes there was reported in the bands of the Fire and Water Committee of the Coun- cil.
 Offer from Feusi and Jensen to sell a piano to the Department for $60 was accepted and the in- strument will be kept in the city hall and taken to the nat when needed. Anyone wishing to use the piano for dances will be charged rental fee of $5.
 Desire to improve the firemen's headquarters found expression in action taken to purchase a couple dozen cups and saucers and also buy lumber for a cabinet to be built in the kitchen for taking care of the equipment. The services of Charles Schramm for building the cupboard will be sought.
 A new gas mask with all the modern mprovements-wh which late ly arrived for the department-was on display at the meeting. Fire mems badges were distributed.
 Appointment of committees con- cluded the meeting. Maintenance committee is composed of Frank Stragier, James Manning, Mark Jensen, Jack Langseth and Tom Cashen was continued for another month and Robert Bonner, Claude Erskine and A E. GoetZ were named as the social committee for next meeting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08

good cheer gift will be received for holiday distribution to the needy. Members of the World Serv- ice Circle will prepare the eve ning'S menu.
 Thursday night the church par lors will be the scene of h e Norwomen dinner, and reserva- tions may be made by calling 373. Speaker for the occasion will be Mrs. Harold Smith, whose topic will be "Meandering in Mexico. " The dinner will be prepared by the World Service group and Christmas music will be sung dur ing the supper hours.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08

"How is that for a name?" asked.
 Santa puzzled and then sc slowly, "lt sounds like Lee-ze Lee-Zen'."
 That's it." said Eric
 It's pretty name," said ths doll. 'Leezen."
 But as they talk pink strcakot the sky. Leezen rose. smoothce her hair, walked to the foot ( the huge Christmas tree, pullet herself up straight like a soldie, and then suddenly the life seemed to go out of her. Santa sighed an< stretched.
 "Why, what has happened?' asked Eric.
 "She IS a doll, you know" sai6 Santa. At dawn she can no longer talk until the next midnight. Shc has been made for the King oi Westphalias Tomorrow al mid night I shall take her there"
 "The King of Westphalia, laughed Eric He ran scale or his iiEtc. T shall win her, Santa.
 "Oh, not" said Santn.
 "Oh, yesl" said Erie and thr he danced out of the door ard cyc the hills.
 TOMORROW. Erie steals Lcs zen from Toytdnd.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08

who lived years ago. He always led his troops because he could ride the fastest, and often when his men were losing in battle he pulled his flute out and played such wild songs that they won His name was Eric"
 Thank you, Sire" said the young man lowing. Erie it is. But I have no troops. And I need none. The whole world is mine"
 'Hmm-m-m, big words" said Santa. How do you mean it's yours?"
 Fries eyes became wide with thought and he looked directly at Santa as he spoke, Sire, l know not how, but I shall wander far, know many people and finally come into Kingdom of my own" :"
 Wander far?" asked Santa. "As your father does, hurling shafts of Lightning?"
 "No," said the young man. T shall have his strength but l shall use it to help the good"
 A Name For The Doll
 Santa scratched his head and smiled at the confident young man.
 But now for a name for this lady" said Eric and he smiled at the doll. He blew a new tune on his flute. A short tune of two notes that sounded like a bird call.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08

white satin bows and arrangements of white chrysanthemums were placed throughout the rooms.
 Well known in Juneau, the bride is bookkeeper for the Home Groc- cry, and just recently returned from a visit in Seattle. MT. Thibeau has many friends in this city and is an employee of the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Co. The couple plan to make their home in the Capital City and have taken an apartment at the Baranof Hotel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08
SHOP WORK PROJECTS

Manual training students of the Douglas High School, under Super intendent Pool, are making notable progress in their work this term, it is reported. Making of Christ mas gifts, such as child's rock ing chair, book ends, redwood ash trays. fancy shelves, games and action toys are being featured.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08
GRADE SCHOOL oPERETTA

Christmas Carols, by Dickens will be the feature number of an operetta by grade pupils being arranged by the musical depart ment of the Douglas Public School for Thursday evening, December 21, according to an announcement made this morning. The operetta will be staged at the Coliseum Theatre.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08
SCIENCE PUPILS VISIT

The general science class, Doug las High School, accompanied by their instructor, Arthur Ladd, vis- tied the United States Weather Bu- reau office in Juneau yesterday afternoon. Practical demonstration of theories were seen by the stu dents
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08
P.-T.A. MEET TONIGHT

The December meeting Of the Douglas Parent-Teacher Associa- ton will be held at the school to- night with the public invited. A program of entertainment has been arranged and the usual business session will be held.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08
Chapter Five The Challenge

EOR half an hour Santa and 1 the new doll stood at the window and watched the graceful son of Lightning dancing on the snowy hills. The sweet tunes of his silver flute made their hearts beat fast.
 He would dance down the hill almost to the Toyshop doorstep There he would hesitate and then dash wildly up the hill again until he was outlined against the moon
 "Oh, I wish he would come in, whispered the doll. As she whis- pered the figure on the hill stood breathlessly still. The song of the flute stopped. Then the figure danced down the hill, playing a bold march. He walked straight into the Toyshop door and straight up to the side of the doll.
 "Oh," she gasped.
 But you wished it," said the son of Lightning. He looked full of laughter and he winked at Santa. Santa chuckled.
 Come" said Santa. "She did wish it. Let's sit down."
 The three went over to the fire place but the son of Lightning continued to stand so lightly that he looked as though he were hung on an invisible chain.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08
BOARD MEETING

A meeting of the Douglas School Board is scheduled for this eve ming to precede the P.-T.A. meet ing. Routine business matters were disposed of during the meeting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08
TRAPPERs GET READY

In preparation for the trapping season, Lloyd and Al Binkley have left Wrangell for Snettisham to get their lines ready. Reports are that mink and marten are plentiful.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08

THE STORY so FAR: San ta has been talking to q doll 1Dhich the fairies made to gi0e to the King of Westphalid. The doll can. talk betlDeen midnight aud ddlDn. They hear the son of Lightning piping his flute on the hills.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08
 FAILS TO
 COME BACK
D etroit Negro ToIes Is Awarded Fight al Start
 of Seventh Round

BAY CITY, Michigan. Dec. B. Old Charley Belanger, 189 pounder, veteran Canadian fighter, failed to come up for the seventh round last night in a bout with Roscoe Toles, 196 pound Detroit negro who was awarded the fight on technical knockout.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08
Prince Of The North

Come now" said Santa. "Who are you? You look familiar"
 "You know my father" said the handsome young man. "He IS Lightning"
 "Oh," said Santa surprised.
 And you?" said the young man to the doll.
 I'm new" she said. q have no name"
 No name?" said the young man. Let's give you a name. Let's choose me name, too"
 Santa chuckled and said, q have name for you, young man. You are like prince of the North
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08
w "A N T A D
 INFORMATION

In case of error or if an ad has been stopped before ex- piration, advertiser please noti- " this office Phone 374) at once and same will be given attention.
 THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08
WANTED-DISTRIBUToR

-DISIRIBUIOR We desire a Distributor to handle our line of first-aid approved fire extinguishers and fire alarms, Prefer good salesman who can de- vote full time contacting schools, churches, stores, garages, hotels, canning factories, homes, auto truck and bus owners, farmers, public institutions, etc. Should be financially able to carry a small stock on hand. Write complete de- tails, references and past experi- ence. Address President, Fyr- Fyter Company, Dept. 412, Day. ton. Ohio.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08
LO5T aHJ FOUND

LOST-Golden Spaniel, bobbed tail. Answers to name Sandy" Phone Red 245. Reward for return. FOUND-16-ft skiff floating on channel. Phone 037, two long, two short rings.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08

WANTED-Used gunny sacks. 31At each delivered to coal bunkers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08

DIR. STEyEs, CHIROPODIST, Makes Arch Appliances to measure office, 10 Valentine Bldg. Phone 64a
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08
WANTED

WANTED Work, any kind; me chanical drive cat, truck, grader, cook or bakery work, bartender, carpenters helper or father, night watchman or janitor. Can fur nish Al ref. Married. Am Legion member, Post No. 4. Empire R 259.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08
FOR SALE

FOR SALE - Singer sewing ma chine, electric, hardly used, SIS cash. Bought last spring for $l25 Call between 6 and T. Phone 701, Bill Rudolph, or call at Apt o, Coliseum.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08
MRS. LUDWIG HOME

Mrs. Bert Ludwig and her baby boy were dismissed last evening from St. Ann's Hospital and are at their home.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08

FOR RENT = One gas pump, ir operation. Call Femmer at IA.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08

FOR RENT-Two-room furnished apartment. Phone Douglas 28.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08

TALKING SANTA CLAUS will q Capitol Theatre. --.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08

VACANCY, couple only. Apply in
 person. Winter and Pond Apts.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08

MODERN FURNISHED apt. after Dec 5. Phone Green 759.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08
LEAVES HOSPITAL

LEAVES HOSPITAL
 Mrs. Dean Hamlin, with her baby boy, returned home this af- ternoon from St. Ann's Hospital.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08
FROZEN TO DEATH

John Degen, who came to Alaska last spring from New York, was recently found frozen to death while hunting 15 miles from Fairbanks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08

TOMORROW: Erie steals Lc> zen from Toyidnd
Evening star., 1939-12-17
Sons Of Croie, Johnson
Going to Stuff School
ey the Associated Press.

ey the Associated Press
Sons Of Maj. Gen. Malin Craig,
former Army chief of staff, and Maj.
Gen. Hugh s. johnson, administra-
tor Of the old N. r. A., were among
225 officers selected yesterday for
the next annual class of the COM
mand and general staff school
Fort Leavenworth, Kans.
The school is second highest Army
training school. the leader being
the Army War College here.
Gen. Johnson's son is Capt. Kill
bourne Johnston. who has restored
1T" to the family name. Gen.
Craig's son is Capt. Malin Craig,
jr.
Other officers chosen were Capt.
Townsend Griffis, aide to Secretary
Woodring, and Capt. George v. H.
Moseley, jr,. son of the recently
retired commander of the Second
ARMY.
Evening star., 1939-12-17

measures Of 4 nature as yet hid
den behind that curtain which wells
from US 80 much Of the of1stage &C.
ton of naval war until the guns roar
again.
Incidentally, the reported pres
ence Of the Barham in the Atlantic
opens up q further aspect of some
interest. The Barham Is one Of the
three battleships Of the British
Mediterranean feet. If the British
feel sufnciently secure in the Med
iterranean to detach the Barham
for distant service the light thus
thrown on Anglo-Italian relations
Is not without present and perhaps
far-reaching significance.
Copyright. 1889. By New York Tribune,
1nc.)
Evening star., 1939-12-17

Renown, II they met her alone, would
have a very fair chance with the
Dunkerque, and would not be hope
lessly outmatched by the two togeth-
er, though the odds would be against
them.
Whether the Germans would thus
risk their two new battleships is, of
course, a question. They might feel
that these ships would have little
chance of getting back again; on
the other hand, it may be that the
British and French armored vessels
have been so scattered on convoy
duty and in the search for the Ger
man raiders that the two Germans
could we'll hope to pull off a great
coup and get safely home again to
Wilhelmshaven. 1t all depends on
what is going on OIL stage, out OF
our sight. The British know; the
Germans probably know. On that
knowledge will the decisions to be
taken be based.
Uruguay May Appeal for Aid.
OF course the Spec may not 60
out at all. She may prefer to accept
internment in Montevideo. In that
case she will be source OF consid-
erable anxiety to Uruguay, whose
navy consists of a couple of little
gunboats. Uruguay may call on Ar
gentina for help in preserving her
neutrality. Argentina has two old,
but still serviceable, American built
battleships, either of which could
sink the Spec with single salvo,
and three modern cruisers. Or Uru-
quay may CAN on Uncle Sam. In
either case the help requested might
or might not be forthcoming. 1t
would be an embarrassing situation,
with the British forces hanging
around outside territorial waters
like lot of raging lions and with
ever the possibility in mind that
some British captain might forget
all about Uruguayan neutrality and
go in after the German ship.
There is precedent for such con-
duct. The British Phoebe and
Cherub had little regard for Chilean
neutrality when they cornered our
crippled Essex in Chilean waters a
century and a quarter ago. Neither
did the British Kent and Glasgow
seem to have much respect for that
same Chilean neutrality when they
found the German Dresden lying
of Juan Fernandez Island a CEN
tury later. Our own record Is not
clear in this respect-as may be at
tested by the action of Capt. Ma
poleon Collins and the sloop of war
Wachusett in cutting out the Con-
federate raider Florida from the
Brazilian harbor of Habia in the
very presence of a Brazilian war
ship for which Collins was first
reprimanded and then promoted)
So if the Specs captain accepts in
ternment the troubled waters of the
South Atlantic are not yet stilled
in peace.
On balance, however, one may
guess that he will come out. There
is the moral factor to think Of. The
German people have been Justly
proud Of the exploits of their navy
in this war. They must be wonder
ing why the Spec ran for harbor
before British cruisers not her equal
in total gun power. They will not
readily accept the explanations,
which are two:
British Needed Success Badly.
First, lack of fuel for q running
fight; second. magnificent exhibi-
ton Of the two best qualities of the
British Navy, seamanship and bull
dog courage. The German high
command may think it best to sac
rif1ce the Spec, in the hope that
she will do so much damage before