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Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-23
U.S.. MayPeddIe
Power From ST.

WASHINGTON, March %. CUP)
Secretary of the Interior Harold
L. Ickes indicated today that the
federal government may sell power
generated by the Hetch Hetchy
project in Yosemite National park
if courts sustain his contention that
San Francisco is violating the Rak-
er act.
Ickes siad the Contra Costa Wa
ter Users association had asked for
Hetch Hetchy power for use in the
Central Valley project.
Ickes has contended. and the
federal district court has upheld
him that San Francisco is violat-
ing the act by permitting the
Pacific Gas e. Electric Co, to dis
tribute the power San Francisco
has appealed the decision to the
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-23
Bright Modern COIOrs Reflected
In America S Spring Styles

spread their great murals across
the buildings, depicting the Ameri-
can scene. the history of mankind.
the growth of art and music and
all the fascinating subjects that are
inspired by the scientific world of
today
Spreading like a rainbow through
the city, these new pastels and
dusky hues are seen at every fash
ionable gathering of women. Local
store windows are a-bloom with
exotic. new-looking colors display
ed against modern backgrounds, or
shown with Spring flowers and
shrubbery, for the new colors are at
home in either setting. Nile green
to rich woodsy green's in a new
combination that is as modern as
the murals from which they are
taken. Vermillion accents and
royal blue, sunny yellows, and
earthly reds, turquoise and deep
brown, all create the most tempt
ing color combinations and blend
ing shades of a New Fashion world.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-23
First Sessions of
CaIipatria Church
Held Wednesday

CALIPATRIA, Mar. 23.-The Col
lege of Life, training school spon-
sored by the Union congregational
church, held it's first sessions We'd
nesday night after a community
dinner
Glasses will meet every Wednes-
day night between Mar. % and
April 26. A nominal fee is charged
for enrolment.
Glenn Kieffer, Central Union
high school teacher, will conduct
the class in World Affairs from
7:3O to $3.50 in Hoober hall. Cur
rent events will be discussed each
week.
The Principles of Jesus in Eevery
Day Living will be offered from
7:3O to $3.50 in Soper Memorial
auditorium with Rev. Floyd Charles
Johnson and the Rev. Ray Anger
of the Calipatria Union Congrega-
tional church in charge.
Mrs. Annette Gillett and Mrs.
Jane Field of FL Centre Will con-
duct the classes in public speaking
from $3.50 to $50 to Soper hall.
A class in book reviews will be
in charge of Mrs. A, B. Hanson
and Mrs. Leo Magee of Ell Centro
This class will meet from $3.50 TO
$50 in HoOber hall.
Mrs. Margaret Mclean, registered
nurse, will conduct the class in
child care from $50 to $50 in the
Junior room.
Principles and practices of pho
tography will be covered in a class
taught by John w. Cook of Ell
Centro. This class will meet from
7:30 to $50 in the ladies parlor.
Mrs. Fred Harder will teach a
class in handcraft in copper in the
primary room from 7:30 to $50.
John Allen Fitz will teach class
in fitting yourself to jobs and jobs
to you. Glasses will meet in the
Junior room from 7:30 to $50.
The College of Life advisory staff
is composed of John Allen Fitz, Ell
Centre; Verne Harrison, Holt
vile: F.. l.. Hiteman. Ell Centre; E
H. McMath, Cslipatria; John Mich
Ell, Brawley George Raine, West +
morland J. c. Ramsaur, Westmor
land; Dean Richmond, Holtville
and Guy Weakley, Ell Centre.
The Calipatria committee is COM
posed of Miss Ruth Asbury, Mrs
Herbert Reedy, DR., Alfred Sand
Mrs. Charles Sperry, Robert Sperry
Mrs. William Thomas, Mrs, Bessie
Young, Rev. Anger.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-23

Progressive" modern colors SET
q new color trend for Spring 3d.
as American designers find entirely
new inspiration in the great murals
that decorate the Worlds Fairs
this year. Already, designers nave
caught this color theme of tomor-
row, and the all-matching color
ensemble is the newest and smart
est mode for Spring and Summer.
A blaze of gold and vivid yellow
has launched the trend, for the
American scene and outdoor
American life seem to demand
these sunny colors. Bright new
green's in blending hues nave re-
vived this entire gamut OF colorS
in sportswear and natty tweed
suits. A new group OF warm rustS
and yellowish tans are seen IN
Spring fashions. Blues, in a dozen
lovely nter-changing shades, have
become popular for all daytime
frocks. with the American navy
high in the honors. and vivid pur-
plish or reddish blues Frightening
the evening mode. Rosy hues and
reddish tones blend into one an
other in smart, dressy ensembles,
with matching accessories and
blending hosiery and gloves. And
the new shoe and handbag leath-
erS are SO perfectly matched or
blended to fabric colors this year
that they add to the symphony of
color" in each smart costume en-
semble
Mural Shades New Trend
Taking the murals of the New
York Worlds Fair as their in
spiration, a whole run of new
Mural Shades" dominate Spring
fashions. Styled by the color ex-
perts, Ernest Peixotto and Julian
Garnsey, these are taken frcm the
works of living artists who hav
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-23

costume as an added touch 10 the
picturesque event. Club members
plan the most elaborate program
they ever have attempted, Paul
Eggler, president, said Thursday.
Sports and magazine writer's from
coast cities promised to attend.
The event will begin at 10 am.
with the swing eliminations and
preliminary bowling contests sched-
uled to take place during the
morning hours. Contestants from
Washington and Oregon will COM
pete with valley swingers.
At noon barbecue will be serv-
ed with William Madding in
charge. The club bought a prize
beef at the Imperial county fair
and will serve it at the Swing.
During the afternoon the swing
ing will continue until only one
man is left standing. He will be
crowned the King of Swing at 10
pm. Four other sWingers also will
be crowned but only the king will
receive a gold crown. Bowling Win
ners will receive prizes.
Other events on the afternoon
program will be a genuine "cheese
stake" the old Swiss game, and
tug of war between the swingers
and the Swiss band.
The Swiss band will play thru
out the athletic program. The AL
pine orchestra will play for the dance
which will close the event. One OF
the important features of the pro-
gram is the selection of the girls
who crown the winners in the
swing contest.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-23
Eden Cites Crisis,
Calls For Action

LONDON, March 23 CUP)-
Anthony Eden, former foreign sec
retary, urged a coalition govern
ment in Britain today, asserting
that every hour counts in meeting
the present international danger.
In speech of surprising blunt
ness at a luncheon of the Ameri-
can Correspondents association,
Eden urged the conScription of
wealth and manpoWer in Britain.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-23
EcCIes Believes
In Economy Survey

WASHINGTON, March %. CUP
Chairman Mariner S. Eccles of
the federal reserve board said to-
day that the country "is entitled
to a clear cut and prompt deter
mination of policy" on the vital
issue" of economy.
"While I am convinced that such
a policy of retrenchment under
present conditions would have dis
astrous results" he said, 1--WE live
in a democracy and, therefore, I
believe that the viewpoint of the
should be made effective.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-23
CHAIN GANG ESCAPE
SUSPECT FACES TRIAL

CALIPATRIA. March 23!-R. L.
Hawkins will be tried in superior
court on a charge of escaping from
the Calipatria chain gang early
this month, Judge B. F. Grubel
ruled here Wednesday after a pre-
liminary hearing in justice court
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-23
INTEND TO WE'D

A notice of intention to marry
was filed in the county clerks
office Wednesday by Arthur Rodri-
guez, 10, and Lily Rivera, 18, Nj
land.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-23
Annual Swiss Swing Set
For April z at HoItville

. HOLTVILLE, March 23-The annual Swiss Swing
to be held at the Swiss club here April will be one
of the most cooru in the history of the organization in
Imperial Valley.
Participants and spectators will appear in native Swiss
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-23
LICENSE. ISSUED

LICENSE, ISSUED
Antonio Castro, as, and Beatrice
Burciaga, 38, obtained a marriage
license from County Clerk w. j.
McClelland wednesday. They live
in Bakersfield.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05
THE GOVERNOR RESIGNS

One wonders what John w. Troy, in the days he sat at the editors desk the Empire, would have written about the resignation of great and dearly beloved Governor of Alaska. No doubt it would have been better editorial than this because John has a way with words and knows Alaska and the Alaska way of looking at things very few did in those days do today or will again.
 With six years of useful service as Governor of the Territory behind him. John Troy himself has resigned because of poor health. He leaves his high office with every resident of Alaska his friend large per cenage of the people his personal friends If Cover nor Troy has any enemies they certainly keep them selves in hiding, for never ran across one.
 John Troy didn't change when he took office. He was still the friendly hearty Alaskan he had been in all the long years of his residence in the Territory. It has been said that his office always open to callers with or without important business, of all the Governors offices in the world the easiest to gain access to. So there is reason for John Troy to change when he goes back into private life.
 With the Governor, say of his designated successor Dr Ernest H Ciruenng, that Alaskans will find but objection to his appointment He is not an Alaskan; and Governors of this great Territory should be. Aside from pr. Gruening's having been so unfortunate to spend his life in New York and Washington instead of in the northland he should make excellent Governor AS Director of the Divis- ion of Territories and Island Possessions of the De- partment of the Interior he been in close touch with Alaska through recent years. As Governor of Alaska he won't be another John Troy, but how many are?
 Governor Troys influence the forward march of Alaska has been great and will continue unabaed after October Is when he again becomes plain John Troy citizen of Alaska
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF
 ADMINISTRATOR

In the United States Commission CTS (Ex-officio Probate) Court for the Juneau, Alaska, Commission
 er's Precinct.
 In the Matter of the Estate of
 ERNEST ELMER FIX, Deceased.
 ALL CONCERNED are hereby notified that R. E. Robertson was appointed administrator of the es- tate of Ernest Elmer Elk, deceased by the United States Commissioner and ex-officio Probate Judge for the Juneau, Alaska, Commissioners Pre- cinct on August g, 1889.
 All persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present them, with proper vouchers within six months from the date hereof to me at my office, 200 Sew ard Building, Juneau, Alaska.
 Dated at Juneau, Alaska, August 21, 1889.
 R. E. ROBERTSON. Administrator of the estate of Ernest Elmer Elk, deceased. First publication, Aug. 22, 1889. Last publication, Sept. 12, 1889.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05
DOUGLAS
 NEWS
DOUGLAS SCHOOLS REOPEN
 WITH ENROLMENT OF 69

The l939-40 school term opened in Douglas this morning with all teachers on hand and an enroll ment of 69 pupils divided among the various grades as follows:
 High School-F'reshman class 3; Sophomores, g; Juniors, I Seniors 4.
 Grades-First, 4: Second. g; Third 5; Fourth, T; Fifth, 3; Sixth, 6; Seventh, II; Eighth, 5
 The grades will be divided among the following teachers-lst, 2nd and 3rd, Miss Elizabeth Fraser; 4th, 5th and 9th, Walter Savikko; 7th to 9th, Ernest Oberg.
 The High School will be in the hands of MT Calvin Poole, super intendent, Miss Eleanor Warren and Arthur Ladd. List of subjects to be offered this term and ar engagement of schedules was being completed this afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05

IN THE PROBATE COURT, JU- NEAU PRECINCT, TERRITORY OF ALASKA, Estate of JOHN D. NELSON, Deceased.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Edward c. Christensen, administra- tor of the above named estate, hav- ing filed in the above-named Court his Final Account of his administra- ton, the hearing on the same was on August 21, 1889, fixed by said Court to be held in said Commis- sioner's Probate Court at Juneau, AL aska, on Tuesday, the 24th day of October, 1889, at 10 AM. All per- sons interested in said estate, and the unknown heirs of said estate. are hereby notified then and there to appear and make their objec- tions, if any they have, to the all lowance and settlement thereof; the Court will also at said time and place adjudicate as to the distribu- ton of said estate.
 EDWARD c. CHRISTENSEN,
 Administrator. First publication. Aug. 9, 1889. Last publication, Sept. 19. 1889.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05
cHcroscobe The stars incline
 but do not compel"
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
 Astrologers read this as an sun- certain day in planetary direction. Pluto, planet of dictators, is in a place of power and Uranus seems to presage spread of evil propaganda as well as secret activity hostile. to democracies. There is sign of promise for merchants. Lawyers should find this sway suspicious for conferences but not for appearances in court.
 HEART AND HOME Women may find this a disappointing day and they should avoid asking favors. It ,s not a lucky day for asking hus- bands to increase the family budget Romance is likely to be lacking for girls who meet new acquaintances.
 BUSINESS AFFAIRS: Merchants and manufacturers may push their commercial interests confidently to- lay. There will be much wholesale buying in seaports. This is a date when success depends on oneself. Aid in financial matters or poIiti- cal influences will not be forthcom- ng.
 NATIONAL ISSUES: Women in politics may look forward to sev- 'ral months in which their efforts will meet with opposition. AS party eaders prepare for national cam )aign they will accept the assistance )f the women of the nation, but no awards need be expected. A candi- late who brings a boom from the Orient is to gain influence.
 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIR s: Difficulties with Mexico will be all ayed by fair promises relating to money. Pluto and Mars are in as- lects believed to loose forces that end toward violence. Italy comes mder sway that seems to presage urprises The Pope is to face new lroblems and the next three years nay test his diplomacy to its fullest xtent.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have he augury of year of even for unes and average serenity. The -oung will be happy in love affairs. increase in the family is indicated or many.
 Children born on this day prob ply will be artistic and easy-going. Aany of these subjects of Virgo need nspira tion to reach their best de- selopment. ii
 Copyright, 1939)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05

in the war of 1870-71. Two such wars in the space of 25 years, less than generation, are something which the mind finds it hard to accept.
 Memories of the last war are still fresh. The bat ties today in Poland and the Western Front are being fought by youths born since 1914 Recuperation from the last is far from complete.
 People who modern civilization determined on suicide have enough prma face evidence to cite And yet the thing to remember is that the impulse toward self destruction is in human beings The dom nant instinct in life is still self-preservation. If in the present instance Europe has decided for suicide it not without stout resistance from the instinct of sefpreservaon asserting itself in visible forms or as a silent force.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05
A Party in Search of an Issue
(Philadelphia Record)

Philadelphia Record)
 Now that the date for Thanksgiving is peter ing out as the great COP. issue for 1940. Governor Baldwin of Connecticut hastens forward with slogan which he calls the issue of 1940 This the slogan There is no substitute for good job in private industry"
 With that slogan 9944 out of every 100 Americans will heartily agree Many in fact, likely to feel that there isn't substitute for half-good job in private industry.
 But
 We doubt that anything like 9944 out of every 100 Americans will agree that the Republican party either provide the jobs has any program to do soexcept it's 1930-33 program of sit, hope and wait So, Governor Baldwins slogan isn't very hot as an issue And even slogan it is not to be compared with that gem of Herbert Hoover:
 "A Chicken in Every Pot-Two Cars in Every Garage"
 When the COP. can beat that it's got something.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05
M. J. O'CONNOR'S PASSING
 TOLD BY BELLINGHAM PAPEI

Michael James Mike" O'Connor TO, former Mayor and oldtime resi- dent of Douglas, died on Monday, August 21, in a Bellingham hospi- tai, two days after an operation for appendicitis from which he had ap- peared to be properly recovering News of his death was contained in earlier dispatches which appeared in The Empire.
 For 20 years, from 1898 to 1913, MT. O'Connor was the leading citi- zen of Douglas. Since he left here in that year, his place as such, has never been filled.
 AS it was said in a recent editor ial in The Empire. for which details were lacking, Mike was "go-getter, 9 and with his spirit of aggressive ness, tempered with good nature and benevolence which the following emphasizes, no resident following him here or since could qualify to successfully succeed him. Mike s achievements and the spirit behind them could readily occasion volumes that might be said about the man who was beloved by his fellow citi- zens here and elsewhere.
 Born at Knockanure, Ireland, and possessed of a rich Kerry brogue and an unfaltering good nature, Mike O'Connor through all his years oi merchandising. made the prouc boast that he had never turned g 1 hungry man away. He loved Amer
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say, Not a one has replied to our let ter" Omit a. Say, Not one has re- piled to our letter"
 Often Mispronounced: Peculiar Pronounce pe-kul-yer, not pe-kul-i- ar.
 Often Misspelled: Solder; the is silent in the is silent in the pro- nunciation
 Synonyms: Outlast, outwear, out live, survive.
 Word Study: use a word three times and it is yours" Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word: Comprehension; the mental grasp ing of ideas, facts, etc. Tt requires comprehension to understand these things"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05
Larceny for Arts Sake
Cleveland Plain Dealer)

Cleveland Plain Dealer) France is herself again. And Paris is still Paris If anyone doubts it he should consider the sprighty incident of the theft and return of the Louvres Wat teau, "LIndifferent"
 This masterpiece, valued at $100000 though no one could buy it, purloined two months go. The art world one was told, agog Bright detectives drowned and put on their false whiskers. But the dimunitive Watteau, which is about as large as one of grandma's bigger mustard plasters stayed missing
 Now it is back again, returned by self-confessed thief an artist who has an explanation which only Paris could produce-or believe He stole it because he loved it. and also because the fools of the Louvre had spoiled by dullwtted retouchng the base house paintersl
 That is his story and it looks as if he'll get away with it. In fact he has retouched the painting, as it should be done insists the artist Other artists more celebrated back him up The Watteau they insist is much the master himself painted it. Parbleu this extraordinary thief has done the Louvre a service!
 There remains the matter of larceny charge. But feels that things not likely to go very hard with this thief For the episode has given Paris laugh Paris loves to laugh, part tcularly when it is at the expense of stuffed-shir authority, such the administration of the Louvre This is of the engaging traits of the French who, as someone with discernment once remarked, funny race.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05
OO YEARS AGO /,O From THE EMPIRE
SEPTEMBER 5, 1919

SEPTEMBER 5, 1919
 A dispatch from Washington said the Navy Department Commission just back from Alaska, reported 28,- 900 .OOO tons of coal suitable for naval purposes at the Matanuska coal fields, and that the Commission recommended that the coal be taken to the seaboard at Anchorage or Seward.
 N. Rocovich had opened second hand furniture establishment on Seward Street in Juneau.
 The tugs Harold c and Coleman left Seattle with barges for salvag- ing the Princess Sophia.
 Wallis s. George was a passenger for Seattle on the City of Seattle.
 Victor Chenard, son of MT and Mrs. Tom Chenard, left on the Northwestern for the Outside to continue studies in school.
 J. M. Tanner, United States Mar shal, returned to Juneau after mak- ing business trip to Haines and Skagway. He was at the Gastineau Hotel.
 Though scarcely two months in business, Robert Shonwald, of the American Bakery on Front Street, was preparing to make enlargements because of the increase in buSi- ness.
 J. w Gucker, travelling man, ar rived from the Westward on the Ad- miral Watson and was at the Cas- tineau Hotel.
 E. Gustafson arrived in Juneau from Aux Harbor and was staying at the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05
1914 WASN'T VERY LONG AGO

Delving bit into mysticism, might ask whether the of things the rhythm of history will per init general European war every 25 years.
 Between the last World War and it's immediate predecessor almost exactly hundred years inter vened-between Waterloo and August l, 1914. If we think of big in Europe short of general war it would still almost 45 years from the FrancoGerman conflict of 1870 to the battle of the Marne single lifetime might encompass two wars of the first order Field Marshal von Hindenburg was a young soldier
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-05
War Maps Again
(New York Times)

(New York Times)
 While Europe rattles the saber and sets the cais- to rolling recall with shudders the difficulty of following the of events the eastern front in the last World War. Particularly we remember Przemysl It that are in for all that again
 Already undergo fresh baptism of consonants as news dispatches flash from Gnunia, Lwow and Bydgoszck, and worse may be yet to come. Any day now may have to read of skirmishes at Mlawa and Potrkow, turning movements at Wloclawek and Wlo- dawa and artillery duels at Byclowezha and Czesto- whowo. For all know there will even be retreats to zgenz and Maciecjowice and famous victory at Tecxynshi and then the tongues of suffering millions will be tied in hard knots for life.
 It the Europeans won't give up their wars, they might at least do something about their war maps