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Washington Observations
Roosevelt Discerned Disease and Prescribed
Stop Hitler Medicine, Now Being Given, in 1887

Embassy on Sixteenth street-there
are suggestions that Jefferson Caf-
fiery. now Ambassador to Brazil, may
be appointed our first envoy to the
new regime in Burgos, Madrid, or
wherever the Franco government
decides to pitch its tent. Mr.. Gallery
left Washington a few days ago amid
general understanding that he would
return to his post at Rio de Janeiro.
It's not thought likely the State
Department would withdraw him at
least until the Aranha agreement for
close Brazilian American co-opera-
ton in many fields Is we'll under
way. Mr.. Caf1ery Is one of our
career services experts, both in the
Spanish language and Spanish af-
fairs. He was counselor OF en-
bassy at Madrid for three years after
the World War and an Assistant
Secretary Of State for six months
In 1888. before becoming Ambassa-
dor to Cuba.
"Mahan. the Life and Work of
Alfred Thayer Mahan." by Capt.
William D. Puleston, U. S. N, re-
tired, will be published April Is by
Yale University Press. Capt. Pules-
ton. former chief of naval intelli-
gence at Washington. has spent
practically the past five years on
research in the career of Americas
most famous naval scholar, who won
international renown with his I'm
f1uence Of Sea Power Upon History"
published in 1890. Capt. Puleston's
two-volume work will establish the
amazing timeliness and soundness Of
Mahan's advice, given almost 80
years ago. about the European sit
uation. The naturalization. who
was born at West Point, where his
father was professor In the United
States Military Academy, discerned
with prophetic eye the events that
led up to the World War. His views
and conclusions are recorded by his
present biographer on the basis Of
material hitherto mostly unpub-
lished.
First prize for the best April fools
spool of the season goes to a WIN
some young Washington matron
who knew that the Achilles heel of
her victim, a Well-knoWn profess
sional man, was his vanity. Bright
and early on April ! a seductive
voice chirped over his telephone: II
am Mrs. -. chairman Of the tree
naming committee Of the Cherry
Blossom Festival. I am calling to
inquire whether you would permit
us to name one of the new trees
around the Tidal Basin after you,
along with the names of other
distinguished Washingtonians." Mr..
did not succumb Immediately
to the Establishments Of the per-
suasive voice. but agreed to think
it over" and let the lady know when
she called again. as it was agreed
she would do. Later in the day
Mrs - phoned a second time,
saying her committee required
prompt decision. Perhaps you could
drop in at my Office and discuss it"
quoth he-who-was-about to-be-let-
down. April fool" was the hila-
rious retort Of the woman friend,
whose voice he at last recognized.
Although Senator Nye. Republi-
can. Of North Dakota. was subjected
by Senator Lucas, Democrat. Of 1lli-
nois, to an awful lambasting In the
Senate on March l. 2 and for de-
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than obstinate
So Hitler went OIL to Observation-Disclosures underground
one official put 1t at the department. What followed thereafter
Will be too we'll remembered While
his enemies slowly dssipaed plans
Berchtesgaden bur1oW. October
after which the Sudetenand
OF dls1ntegaton within Czecho Sovakia
the forces of compromise In England
fully cherished
The parallel offered light
behavior Of Hitler of British
Department opinion British Commitment
has rude check the German Ferer
holds that the check will probably be
thought
assault while his victims, worry
debate themselves and wishuy think themselves readiness
assaulted
permanent arrange
men Rlmania positively be supported expect
wait
test OF Hlers said
Though his simmer setup is not
different from that which Hitler
trick with the Czechs Within Poland
the Ukranans the SOUTH
provinces which will serve Htler in causing dsunion
While IN England and France at the
commitment of support offered Poland
voices were raised for settlement by negotiation"
Taking it altogether, the Departments
first historical comparison depends that of
Is parallel between the
when Napoleon finally
English government had aternated efforts efforts
to appease" the Emperor After that
opened their alliances with Portugal and
Prussia slowly constructed, and the Eba
and then Waterloo.
The circumstances less favorable England
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claring there would be no war in
Europe this spring, this year or next
year, unless the United States en-
courages. urges and eggs Europe on
to It," Nye repeated that charge in
a Town Hall address in New York
last Sunday. His quoted words were
that he believes there'll be no war
in Europe until and unless the
United States gives assurance 1t will
rally whenever they want to start"
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pie her wealth. and money But
considerations
England really change of toward
Napoleon
In officials at the department shrug
positively stated that over
the Polish commitment
that both the English Cabinet English
stand behind Chamberlain his position.
hand there are those voices already speaking
negotiation They
by North nNeyspa
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Senator Lucas for three days en-
deavored to get the North Dakotan
to justify his statement, then aban-
doned the attempt. saying that 1.-The
junior Senator from North Dakota,
having nothing upon one side or the
other, has tried to plead his case and
convince Senators that he is right,
with a recital of much ancient his
tory"
(Copyrisht. 1939)
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anti = trust law
against a labor
lnion which
stag e d a "sit-
down" strike OF
the Apex Hosiery
Go. Any b o d y
who read the
unanimous deci-
sion OF t h e
United S t a t e S
Circuit Court OF
Appe ais two
years ago would
have found the
law against vio-
ience in inter-
state commerce
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brought to his
feet will not be
the President Of
t he U nj t e d
States, but the
Vice President.
The respective
bursts Of ap-
plause If this
prophecy IS a
true one-will be
no measure Of
the rela tiv .
popularity OF
the two men
throughout the
country. Some
Of TIM <li~aro M
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famous "quaran-
tine" speech at
Chicago on Oc-
tober 5, 1887.
antedated the
current British
plan by exactly
one year and a
half. F. D. r. S
language wa
differe n t, his
proposals neces-
sarily were less
specific, but his
ur pos e W as
identical wit II
that which Mr..
Chamberlain Is
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ent, when the British are prepar-
ing a stiffened resistance to Hitler,
and the dark days in May of last
year, when they seemed to be do
ing the same thing. Then, it will
be recalled, Hitler made his first
really threatening gestures in the
direction of Czecho Slovakia.
Then his demand was only for
the Sudetenland, yet for one
week end, at the close of May,
war seemed imminent. The Brit
iSh took a high time The Eronn
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CHE opinions OF ,uers this page their not
necessarily The stars Such optnons are presented IN RE
readers although such opinions be contradictory
themselves and directly opposed to The Stars
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eAASy WC4C Ill AoVi dllu 1oVo. 1Iuc,
France Is now on England's side,
but the Russia of Stain is q far
less acceptable ally than the
Russia of Tsar Alexander. Half
the Hapsburg empire is in Hit
ler's hands, and Hungary. is
being gorged into insensibility by
spoils. Gold counts for less to-
day, and England cannot expect
another industrial revolution, to
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ments after they have successfully
passed the examinations.
Persons seeking professional or
scientific work are excepted under
the bill.
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Gamers Rise
Held Based
On Legend
Power as Candidate
Is Declared
Greatly Overroted
By CHARLES G. ROSS.

It's fairly safe bet that at the
dinner of the Gridiron Club week
from next Saturday the man who
will get the most applause when
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The Capital Parade
Washington Studies Historical Parallels;
Hitler Seen Preparing New Assault

Europe left the susceptible
ocials haggard The cables pouring
told uninterrupted tale impending dis
American embassies first
reported "Detene which just diplomats word for breathing
all State Department
positive the future than his
torical comparisons.
decidedly being parallel between
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Blow Struck
For Lawful
Strikes
Damage Assessment
Argues for Use Of
&c
Peaceful Power
By DAVID LAWRENCE.

There really should not be the
dightest degree of surprise that a
try in Philadelphia has awarded
Eeble damages under the Sherman
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By FREDERIC WILLIAM VILE.
If and when honors are distrib-
uted for stopping Hitler" this
observer thinks it pertinent to point
out that Franklin D. Roosevelt's
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that landslide Roosevelt assigned presumably Mr.
ura the grim task Of rounding delegates for Cactus jack
Senator Connally drove the Vice President
luton the Legislature favor of Mr. Carners nomi-
It all reminds Of the Garner boom In 1884,
collapsed Speaker refused
national plan to levy the instead OF the
conservatives lost interest in the Garner availability
Wall Street hero vanished from the
erous-for realistic politician to expect
worlds candidacy United
the Philippine Commonwealth, former
tooI,
budget
whanot the politically minded State in the Union
fashionable in Eastern circles to poo-poo the c
candidacy him he Indiana Hitler and to make fun
cocktail the Mayhower Hotel at which his
launched Weather politicians at WASH
ingon laugh of McNus availability and he
gathering New Deal candidate for party
He magnetic personality handsome presence is hne
for landing his feet with the bacon firmly
clasped his Against him. at the moment Big Jim Farley
MNu let himself be ured into the stop Roosevelt
lock between candidacy the New
choice MNu stands good chance OF making the grade
mortarboard with the assel in the presidential ring
chairman OF the E.
confirmed for seat the supreme
Court Dealers to have shaken
field running through the ranks
His nomination slipped through the Senate
without opposition.
with marked ability with Hoato Ager
record for vigorous intelligent political admin
istration in the American manner
The Republicans Taft in 1903
Hughes in 1916 the Democratic party
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We, the People Z.
Three Styles in Hats Found
In Democrats Presidential Rinq
Bv JAY FRANKLIN.


One Texas sobreo American Legion hat and the
tmd tasse academic have in the ring
those Democrats friends to be restrained
from expressing enthuasm for their presidential availability the
Democratic ticket.
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The Garner = for President
boom, which follows the melan-
choly rhythm of the seven-year
locusts (being strongest a year
before the nominating conven-
tom, has come into the open.
Mr.. Emil Hurja, who resigned
from the Democratic National
Committee after prophesying a
close election in 1886, and whose
statistics still suggest that Gov.
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Bill Douglas Is the to Whom
D. intends shoot the ball.
position in the party is slowly
The of his Jackson Day speech
Democratic politicians
coming Roosevelt fishing election
themselves the prospect OF cutting
until 1914.
tCopyishted 939)
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-19
Ruth Asbury Married Saturday
In Santa Ana to John KepIey

Kepley left on their wedding trip
to San Diego, Mrs. Kepley choosing
smart navy blue sheer With
matching accessories for her going
away costume.
Mrs. Kepley will remain in San
Diego, enrolling for nine weeks
course at San Diego State college.
Mr.. Kepley will be in the valley
until July when he will take a six
weeks vacation. They will be at
home to their friends after October
| at 563 Hamilton avenue, Ell Cen
tro
Guests at the wedding included:
Mr.. and Mrs. V. r.. Asbury; Clauqe
Asbury, brother of the bride; Mr..
and Mrs. Atterbury, aunt and uncle
of the bride, all of Alhambra; Mrs.
Forrest E. Kutz, Mr.. Kepley's sister;
DR.. Kutz, Mr.. and Mrs. Herring
of Ell Centre; Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
Brandt of Brawley; Mr.. and Mrs.
G.. Roy Thomson, Mr.. and Mrs. c..
A. Sperry, Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis
Ford, Miss Julia Riley, Miss Eleanor
Lechler of Calipatria; Mr. and Mrs.
w. c. Coleman and their grand
daughter Carolyn, of Wichita, Kan.
SaS.
Well Known Couple
One interesting highlight of the
wedding was the gown worn by
Mrs. Sperry, her own wedding dress
a charming lingerie creation of
lace, embroidery and chiffon.
The marriage is of considerable
interest to valley residents since
both Mr.. and Mrs. Kepley are wide
ly known. Mrs. Kepley has taught
in the Calipatria elementary schools
for the past nine years and during
this school year has served as prin-
cipal of the Calipatria elementary
school. She has been affiliated with
many civic and social organizations
and has played prominent part
in community affairs.
Mr.. Kepley has also been identi-
fled prominently with valley activ.
tiles having lived in this county
since 1914 with the exception of
the period of the World war when
he served with the United States
Army. He is court reporter for the
superior court and is member of
tie Rotary club, the American Le-
gion and the Masonic lodge of Ell
Centro.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-19
Edited by Anne Hardy Davis :
Informal Parties
For |. T. Raabs

The Rev. Mr.. Irving r. Raab
and Mrs Raab of Hayden, Arizona,
who spent last weekend in the
valley staying at the Presbyterian
Manse, have been entertained in
formally by their friends in Ell
Centro. The Rev. Mr.. Raab was
formerly pastor of the Ell Centro
Presbyterian church.
Friday night Mr.. and Mrs. Guy
A. Weakley entertained the visitors
at dinner and on Saturday they
were the dinner guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. Holiday.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-19
Shriiners Enjoy
aguna Picnic

Headed by Warren Currier OF Ell
Centro, illustrious potentate OF Al
Bahr temple, San Diego, Shriners
of Imperial Valley and of San
Diego with their families enjoyed
a weekend at Laguna when the
annual picnic took place, starting
Saturday.
Games for children and adults,
a picnic lunch at noon barbecue
in the evening and a dance were
the highlights for Saturdays pro-
gram. Many Shriners remained
overnight and continued the fes-
,tivities Sunday when special en-
"tertainment was featured.
The Warren Curriers', the C.H.H.
SmallS, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. j. Goree jr.,
and their daughter, Carolyn, were
among the Ell Centrans who at
tended.
Next event for Mr.. Currier as
far as the Shrine is concerned is
the national convention in Balti-
more, Md, which he will attend
leaving this week
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Santa Ana's charming Vine-cov-
cred chapel was the scene Satur-
day night of wedding which Is of
much interest to Imperial Valley:
that at which Miss Ruth Asbury OF
Calipatria, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. V. r. Asbury of Alhambra,
became the bride of John Kepley
81 Ell Centro.
The ceremony was performed at
z pm. in the presence of a group
of relatives and intimate friends
who gathered in this attractive
chapel for the impressive service.
Since the chapel is largely of
glass with trailing vines growing
both outside and inside the build
ing, it has the appearance OF an
outdoor room, this garden-like set
ting being enhanced by the huge
baskets of exquisite pink and white
flowers which decorated the altar.
Preceding the ceremony was
program of music highlighted by
the traditional wedding songs.
Pretty Bride
The bride, given in marriage by
her father never looked lovelier
Z Than in her wedding gown, beau
Eful frock of pink chiffon whose
" Il skirt was fashioned from shir-
.42ed bands of chiffon alternating
with insets of pink insertion. Her
becoming hat was in blue, shoes
and gloves we're pink, and her
bouquet of purple orchids and
white gardenias supplied an effec-
tive color contrast.
Her attendants were: Mrs. Ben
Herring of Ell Centro the former
Adella Travers of Calipatria whose
marriage was a recent event and
who wore her own wedding dress,
lovely pink in color; Mrs. Harvey
Wellinton of Arcadia, cousin of the
bride, who was goWned in blue.
Both carried pretty colonial floral
bouquets.
Dr. Forest E. Kutz of Ell Centre,
Oother-in-law of the bridegroom,
was his best man, Mr.. Herring be.
ing MI Kepley's other attendant.
Wedding Supper
After the ceremony wedding
supper was served at Dainiger'S tea
room Santa Ana where the table
appointment was appropriately in
the bridal white
Shortly afterwards MI and Mrs.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-19
Visit Relatives S
In Valley

Prof. Charles A. Wagner OF
Boulder Colorado, brother of Mrs.
L. C. House of Ell Centro, with
Mrs. Wagner and their son, John,
visited DR.. and Mrs. House for 10
days before going on To Los Angeles
where they will spend the summer
Prof. Wagner is head of the
biology department of Englewood
high school, near Denver, and is
doing special work this summer at
use.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-19
Baptist Services
At OakwiIde

Church services, a picnic and an
afternoon OF fellowship we're en-
joYed by those members of the
First Baptist church and their
families who motored to Oakwilde
Sunday where they were the guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. George Cannon at
their cabin.
The regular church worship SER
vice took place at II a. m. with the
Rev. Mr.. Harold E. Doty, minister,
in charge, after which a delicious
picnic luncheon was enjoyed, being
served from long tables and placed
under the shade of the huge live
oak trees. Games, hikes, and
general good time were enjoyed
during the afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-19

ST.. Enrique Islas, Spanish grand
opera tenor, will be guest artist on
the program for the garden party
and tennis dance Thursday night
az the high school, this party being
sponsored as a means of raising
funds for the purchase of two iron
lungs for the south end OF the
valley.
This announcement was made
Monday by the 2O-30 club which is
in charge of arrangements for the
program. ST.. Islas is a singer of
international repute having made
his debut at the famous La Scala
opera house in Milan. Italy, later
singing in all of the great cities of
Europe.
The singer has been in Mexicali,
coming to that city from series
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-19
Spanish Grand Opera Tenor
70 Sing at Garden Party

of triumphs in Mexico City. He re-
Gently was given benefit concert
in the border city which was a
brilliant success.
After his appearance in the val
ley Thursday night Sr Islas will
leave for engagements in San Diego
and Los Angeles, going from there
to Hollywood where he is under
contract to the major motion pic
ture studios for forthcoming oper-
attic productions.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-19
Leave VaIleyf for
Baldwin Park

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Skies will leave
the valley Thursday for Baldwin
Park where they will make their
home, having purchased a house in
that community.
Mrs. Skies is a native of Ell
Centre, the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. c. Tucker, and a graduate
of the Ell Centre schools. Both
have many friends in the valley
who will regret to learn of their
impending deDartnre
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-19
Clubs
Society
csnh:. ssn"a': OF Interest to Women sois'y sgSs
Calendar

Monday
T0astmster's club, 6:15, California
hotel.
Benefit Bazaar, Heber.
Troop 3, b. S. A., 1880, Scout hut.
V. F. w. No. 2041, 8, Brawley.
Building contractors 1880, cham
ber of commerce.
Tuesday
Lions club, Barbara Worth.
Eastside-Sunset, 9:30, Friends
church.
Troop 6, b. S. A., 1880.
l. v. Commandery No. 81, 1870,
Masonic temple.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-19
Called to Texas
By Illness

Mrs Harry r. Burton has been
lled to Ell PaSo, Texas, by the
kiouS illness of her father, C. F..
Beaseley of Otero, New Mexico.
Mr.. Beaseley is chairman of the
county commissioners of Otero and
recently went to Ell Paso where he
an operation. Mrs.
BeaSeley is with her husband.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-19
News Items About
.VaIIev Residents

Mrs. Oria Kenah motored to San
Diego Saturday to attend the per-
formance OF Run Little Chillen"
which she found to be a most
worthwhile production with particu-
larly interesting music.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-19
At Pine Valley

Mrs. E. f. Clements and her FAM
lily left the valley this past weekend
for Pine Valley where they will
spend the summer months at their
attractive mountain home.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-19

J. r. Fahs of the l. V. Hardware
o.'s furniture department, left the
valley Saturday for brief visit
in La Jolla with Mrs. FahS and
their son, Philip, before going on
to Los Angeles where he will attend
the furniture market show in that
city.
Mr.. and Mrs D. w. Sandilands
left the valley Sunday to be gone
until fall. Mr.. Sandilands, who
has been head of the Desert Citrus
Exchange, will have his headquar-
ters in Anahcim and Mrs. Sandi-
lands plans TO spend the greater
part of the summer at Lake Arrow
head with her sister, Mrs. V. w.
Borden of Anaheim.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy A. Weakley
left Saturday for brief business
trip to Los Angeles and were ex-
pected to return Monday evening.
Jimmie Carson, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. l.. Carson who underwent
an appendectomy last week, is get
ting along SO we'll that he will be
able to return to his home the lat
ter part of the week.
Mrs. Fred Smith, accompanied by
her father. l.. E. Rippy, is leaving
for a three weeks trip to Texas
where they will visit relatives in
various cities. Mr.. Rippy has eight
brothers living in Texas.
Mrs. Meredith Wills of Brawlcy
and her three sons planned to leave
Monday for Pine Valley where they
have leased house for the summer
months.
Mr.. and Mrs Earl A. Kraft spent
Sunday at DescanSo.
Miss Mary Frances Hoppn of
Los Angeles spent the weekend in
FL Centre with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. H. Hoppin.
Mrs. Warren Currier and her son,
Warren III, are leaving Tuesday for
San Francisco where they will visit
the exposition while Mr. Currrier
attends the Shrine gathering in
Baltimore, Ma. Upon their return
from San Francisco Mrs. Currier
and Warren will spend the remand.
er of the summer at La Jolla where
they have leased an apartment on
La Jolla boulevard
Mrs. John w. Adams has return
ed to El Centre after a weeks visit
with friends in Monrovia.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. Reed have
moved to their new home. 525 He'll
avenue.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-19
Boy Born Sunday
10 B. Summers

.Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Summers are
the proud parents of son born at
$50 a. m. Sunday at the Ell Cen
tro hospital, weighing six pounds
Il OUNCES at birth,
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-19

DR.. and Mrs. Forrest E. Kutz are
entertaining as their house guest
their little cousin, Carolyn Coleman
of Wichita, Kansas, who with her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. G.
Coleman of Wichita, came to Cali
fornia for the wedding Saturday OF
Miss Ruth, Asbury and John KEEP
ley.
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n will pIoe Spacious ond
conditioned Offices nned experienced personnel
ideally mechanical and fuel OIL fuel oil
ton and warehouse laid and with - better
All the home and bushes. offered have been eof selected with
in
nob performance
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insurance by Mutual Insurance Agency, Washington D. G.
Comm. Reports by Stone Mercantile Agency, Washins
ton, D. G.
Printing by FREQ Printing compony. Washington, D. G.
ton. D. G.
Tires by Croker General Tire Co., Washington, D. c.
Auto Supplies by Firestone Auto Supply Service Stores
Washington, D. c.