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Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-30
Fire Damages Fight Arena Here for
Second Time; Owners Declare Rest
Of Structure May Be Torn Down

Red hot wrestling was the only
explanation apparent Saturday for
an early morning blaze that partly
destroyed the City Limits Wrestl-
ing arena in FL Centre.
Most of the ring and all seats
in the reserve section were destroy
ed. The owners, w. J. Clements
and Charles Ferguson, said they
had made no estimate of loss and
declared the ring would not be
rebuilt and probably the standing
portion would be torn down.
The fire started at approximately
3 a m, possibly from a cigar or
cigarette left by fight fans who
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-30


German raids on the channel is
| lands in which eye witnesses said
the German planes bombed and
machinC-g ullned civilians. The is
lands were completely undcfcnded.
German planes raided England
and Wales also. for the eighth
straight night of bombing or recon-
Nuisance raids Five persons we're
wounded during the night
Newspapers told the public today
that the German invasion might
now be matter of days.
The ministry of health had warn
cd that mass excavations OF key
zones might be ordered at any time
for military reasons. 1t had been
reported that the Germans were
massing engine powered flat boats
at North Sea and channel ports.
The home security ministry had de-
| clared the antire east coast a
war zone. The evacuation OF chill
dren to Canada had been speeded.
The country was preparing for its
greatest fight since William the
Conqueror defeated Saxon Harold
in 1865 at Hastings
German raids on Britain during
the night we're of minor character.
Bombs were dropped along the
cast coast and in Wales, where two
women were wounded.
But in the channel islands, it
was asserted. both officially and by
islanders, the German planes bomb
ed and machine gunned mercileSS-
ly.
The German planes were not rec
ognized at first as enemy ones by
the people of the quiet little islands
off the French coast, who for CEN
tuIies had retained their autonomy
and their language and customs
under the British flag.
we were taken completely by
surprise Jersey Island witness
said. People stared at the mach
ines Suddenly we distinguished the
markings and realized they were
German bomberS. Before many of
the people had got to shelter, bombs
were falling and machine gun bull
lets were splitting into the streets.
The German airmen were flying so
low there could be no doubt they
were deliberately numbering civil
ianS. Their uombS did lot of dam
age and caused several fires. There
was not solitary gun on the island
to hinder them"
The raiders flew low and con-
tinually ciroied the town, dropping
high explosives and incendiary
bombs and notwithstanding. The
raids lasted 40 minutes. For square
mile, houses, shops and hotels were
damaged. Trucks and motor cars
were set aflre and men scrambling
under them for shelter were burn
ed to death.
There are no defenSes on the
island now. About 1900 of the 40
900 inhabitants have been evacu-
ated."
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-30
Ell Centre Stores
To Close Saturday
Nights After 9TH

Beginning July 20, virtually all
retail establishments in Ell Centre
will close their doors at p. m.
Saturdays and not return to regu-
lar schedule until September 7.
This decision was reached Fri
day night at a meeting of mer-
chants at the Ell Centre chamber
of commerce. Gordon Scriven chair
man of the mercantile trade re-
lations committee, called the meet
ing.
They also selected October 81 as
the tentative date for the next dol
lar day sale and decide to keep
stores open on the six nights before
Christmas.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-30
Bunco Artists Defraud Aged Yuma
Couple Of $500 Through Fake Cure

they went through weird ceremonies
before leaving for California. When
the package was opened later it
contained nothing but tobacco and
trash. Apparently they had switch
ed packages.
Yuma officers said they left for
California in a blue sedan pulling
silver colored house trailed. They
had three children with them,
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-30

case of the prune and winter pear
crop, although to a somewhat lesser
degree, the report said.
Our exports of farm products
have averaged nearly 100000, 900
annually for the last 10 years, and
war is now threatening that entire
foreign market.
e. We've got to prepare our
selves to meet the costs of this con-
flict as whole people. Perhaps we
must be prepared to meet it as a
whole hemisphere"
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-30

country, the government, through
its law enforcement agencies, can
and will deal vigorously
The bill also imposes drastic PEN
altieS on fifth column attempts To
incite instruction or disloyalty In
the nations armed forces. II out
laws the dissemination Of doctrines
aimed at ovcrthrowing the govern
ment by force or violence" ....
The measure provides 500 iine
and 80 days Imprisonment for th0ee
falling to register before the four.
month period expires. ALIENS over il
must register personally, while M0oo
under the age limit are 70 b Tegig.
tered by the parents or GUARDIAN
Aliens "wilfully' failing 10 fQ1te-
ter will be subject TO dep0sta(ieo
as well as The fine and pris0H sesss
tence.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-30

Imperial county peace officers
searched Saturday for a man and
woman wanted for theft of 500
during fake cure in Yuma Fri
day
The couple took 500 from an aged
couple, wrapped it in a package
and told the ailing woman to wear
it next to her body for several
hours, Yuma Officers said. Then
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-30

attended bouts Friday night. and
lasted about two hours. Ell Centric
firement stod by in case the blaze
spread to within the city limits
Use OF water buckets kept the fire
from spreading to the arena walls.
Several years ago fire DESTROYED
on section of arena seats. This
damage was repaired.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-30
OUTLAW COMMUNISTS.
VIM. GREEN ADVISES

WASHINGTON. June 29-CUP)
President William Green of the
American Federation of Labor pro-
posed today that Congress outlaw
the Communist party and the Ger
man-American Bund to halt their
"traitorous activities" in the inter-
est of national safety and national
defense,
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-30
France Under kazi
Rule Eyes America

BUENOS AIRES, June 20. (UP)
The newspaper La Prensa said
today that France will buy $4,000
900 worth of Argentine products
principally food-for use in the
occupied as we'll as unoccupied
French territory.
La Prensa stated that it has
learned the French government has
decided to withdraw S20,0O0,000
from its balances now held in the
United States and deposit the mon
ey with the Argentine Central bank
here.
The newspaper admitted, how
ever, that it had no knowledge as
to when tfese purchases would
start or how the French govern
ment intends transporting them to
France.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-30

FtTKIII5 odIU III a TtpOTI TtHu De-
fore a meeting arranged by the
California Farm Bureau Federation.
Perkins had planned to deliver the
report in person but was unable to
be present
The immediate future will work
severe haroships on California
farmers, the report indicated, re-
CARELESS of the outcome OF the Eu-
ropean conflict.
The director said that normally
SO per cent CT the American cotton
and flue-cured tobacco crops are
exported, The same is true in the
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-30
Methodists Fight
Military Training

CHICAGO, June 20 UP)-The
North Central Jurisdictional con-
ference of the Methodists churches
asserted its opposition today TO COM
pusory military service while the
nation is at peace.
The resolution approved by the
confidence urged the United States
to mot become belligerent in the
present conflict in Europe and
Asia"
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-30
COUNCIL WIPES OUT
TECHNICAL BARS

At brief meeting of the Ell
Centre city council, Saturday fore
noon legal technicalities regarding
the appointment of C. Walter Helm
ecke as director of public works
were erased by a mancuver involv
ing acceptance of his resignation
and rehiring under different word
inc
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-30
d AMBL|NG
EpoR7Es
Stand Patter-

Maybe Wenn Willkic thinks he
got unanimous vote at the COP
convention, but he didn't, by crack
lie! He didn't because of Judge
F.. T. Cook of WeStmCrland. He
got 500 votes instead of 1000.
"DeWcys the man. That's who
I'm going to vote for" Judge Cook
explained before he left as dclc-
gate to the Philadelphia convention.
Faithfully, Judge Cook voted for
Dewey on each ballot Even after
Dewey withdrew from the race the
judge kept doggedly on. On the
last ballot, when it neared a land
slide for Willkie, the judge could
MT be found to votel
When a man like Judge Cook
makes up his mind. that's an end
to it, and no paltry thing like a
convention can change him.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-30
The Wcathcrvanc-

We seem to be running to the
judiciary today, for here's a bit
of comment aimed at Judge John
E. Simpson.
There is no doubt that summer
has arrived. for the judge has
taken drastic measures. Every year
he works up to it gradually until
when it's really hot he rolls up his
trOuSer legs to above the knees.
There's new note this year. how
ever. in the form of pair of
fancy red-hOt sandals.
I've had 'Cm since December but
1t never seemed quito hot enough to
ed.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-30

Pass the Buck
DR.. George w. Thomas said:
"The speaker Sunday night will
be DR.. w. A. McCleneghan."
The Rev MI Harold f. Doty said:
THE speaker Sunday night will
be DR.. Thomas"
! DR.. McClencghan didn't say any
thing because he was out of town.
Apparently the only thing definite
about it was that someone was 60
ing to speak.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-30
Anticipation

Maybe it helped to call them
Off but it still seems a little prev
ious to RR for the retail trade
relations committee of the chamber
of commerce to discuss Christmas.
Friday night they decided on
store closing hours during the holt
Gays. Nothing like getting things
mapped out ahead of time.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-30
Morse voyosers
Sail to Refuge

NEW YORK, June 20 (UP)-A grimy, weather beaten
little Norwegian fishing trawer and eight who pre-
ferred to the in it to strange" America
without charts adequate supplies rather than return
to their homeland rested today the
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-30
Farm Chief Says
T roubIe Ahead

LOS ANGELES, June 20. (UP)-A critical period for
American agriculture predicted today in report by
Milo Perkins, Director of the marketing division of the
United States Department of Agriculture.
world at war will give the farmer "real headache,
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-30
Which'S Which,

Hipass Health camp authorities
may have to resort to signs to
tell some of the youngsters apart
There are three sets of twins
going to camp: Pat and Peggy Lit
tie, Floy and 10y Brogdcn and
Esther and Elnora Bradford
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-30
All Aliens Must
Register in U.S..

WASHINGTON, June 20. (UP)-President Roosevelt
today signed Legislation requiring the 100000 aliens in
this country to register and leave their finger
prints with the nearest postmaster within the four
months He promised vigorous federal action against dis
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-30
State E Engineers to Begin
Drafting Underpass Plan
Soon, Counci|men Report
"Main Street Project Viewed FavorabIy
By Highway Commission. Ell Centre
Delegates Report on Return Here

Slowly, but apparently surely the signs began to turn
favoraby Saturday toward the Main street underpass
project for Ell Centric
Delegates from the cty's official family back
home after conference with state highway commission
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-30
Can't Be Done

Can't Be Done
incidentally. some weeks ago we
quippod in a political discussion
that "a man with a name like Will
kie couldn't be nominated for dog
catcher"
Now VIC recall that once upon a
time we said "a horse with name
like Omaha couldn't win a Ken
lucky derby
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-30
Air Raid Sounds
Warning Attack
Matter of DdVs
~ Killed, 50 Wounded as Bombers Drop
Deadly Carsoes on Small Islands; Five
Die in Great Britain; Defense Rushed

LONDON, June 20. (UP)-A German air raid the
tranquil channel islands taken by Brons today
grim warning that the long threatened invasion of the Brit
ish Isles imminent
Twenty-Five persons killed and more than SO
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-30
WEATHER

Maximum temperature ILL., minimum 80; am
temperature 80, humidity So; noon temperature los
humidity "a; pm. temperature 1O5 humidity %
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-30
MARKETS IN BRIEF

Butter: L. A. 30c; Butterfat, Imperial Valley,
fob. ranch grade 39c; Manufacturing milk 33c;
Route gathered cream 29c.
L. A. Hay: U.S.No1 S13-14 U.S.No.2 leafy, $3.50
S13; U. S. No $1O.5O-11; Mpls. Flax, Sept. $1.57
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-11-14
TEN YEARS AGO

Work on the depot was scheduled to start Mon
day.
Lee R. Newcomb, employe of Salt River Valley
Water Users association, was burned by live
wire. His arm had to be amputated
Miss Kathrina Van Televox was chosen to be
principal speaker for the Pinal county fair.
Joe Habrch opened new store in the Mutt
building
The regular meeting of the Desert Woman's
club held at the home of Mrs. C. K Ken
nedy with Mrs. H. A. Wolf presiding They
voted to have a Halloween party at the Girls
Industrial school.
Mrs. r. ]. Jones reported on the years ac-
tivities of Woman's club in an article in the
Douglas Dispatch
A Halloween party was given to celebrate the
14th birthday of Mss Miriam Farnsworth at her
home west of town.
Frank Chacon was seriously burned by an
plosion of gasoline container while working on
Clemans ranch.
Coolidge Woman's club card party to be
held at the Masonic hail.
Mrs. M. E. Ault and son of Cliff ~ NJ, were
visiting Mrs. A. L. Lodders.
e B. Guin was injured while extinguishing
small fire at the Western gin.
Casa Grand Ruins managers and directors were
holding meeting in Hotel Adams in Phoenix.
A ]. Dunaway planning to construct a
modern garage with living quarters above.
Dan Medigovch changed the name of his
restaurant to Coolidge cafe.
Mrs. A j. Fine was visiting with Mrs. Charles
Cohen.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-11-14
FROM OTHER PAPERS
REAL LEADERSHIP

That the attention of the whole country was
attracted to the national convention of the
American Legion at Boston is fact that is
evidenced by the tremendous amount of pub
licy that has been given the big meeting The
caliber of of the men that attended and
took part in the affair proves further that the
organization is just about at the peak of power
in these United States. That power turned to the
good of the nation and is obtaining wonder
full results
Among the big men who attended the conven-
tion those who made up the group con-
testing for the place of national commander
Every one of the leading contenders for the of
flee is an outstanding leader in his own
munity and state. They sought to fill the shoes
of another great commander, Ray Kelly of De-
troit. This is a position that has been classed
next to that of the presidency of the United
States.
Milo Warner of Toledo, Ohio was chosen for
the job He has already demonstrated that he is
no square peg in a round hole. He took off his
coat and went to work within an hour after the
convention adjourned. An attorney he probably
had more friends among the delegates than any
other man in Boston. This despite the usual
"Kingmaker" talk was the basic of his
election. Every candidate had "king makers
and would-be kingmakers' in his lineup. The
faction that wins always gets the tab 1t was
so again this year But next year more king
makers will be in the arena-and the wheel spins
again
But whoever is chosen national commander OF
the American Legion, whoever get the title of
"kingmaker" so long as of the caliber OF
Milo Warner, Ray Fields, Lynn Stambaugh.
Roane Waring and Paul Armstrong and their ike
are available the Legion will not lack for an
able leader-Southwest Veteran (Tucson).
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-11-14
Open Forum Column
Coolidge, Arizona,
November 7, 1910.
A MYSTERY SOLVED

1t was mystery why thousand and thousands
of prosperous farmers and business men were
wearing Willkie buttons and talking for Presi-
dent, those fellows that have accumulated more
wealth in the past eight years than ever before.
Well 1t is evident that they voted for Franklin
D. Roosevelt
Now there is two most vital things for this
administration to do: first get the cooperation
of all citizens in the advancement of
tonal administration and preparation for defense;
second denote Madam Perkins and John l..
Lewis. and deport all such cattle Bridges,
Browder and other FOREIGN subversives Of
every kind and color; also put stop to all those
radical labor agitators, those claiming to be
citizens of the u. S. and all foreigners.
This has been a hectic campaign, there has
been many unkind things said and done, but
nevertheless there is still the prevailing feel
ing that united we stand divided fall"
Now is the time for all good men to come to
the aid of these United States of America, and
uphold the principles of democracy.
Sincerely yours,
]. ]. JONES,
Democratic Committeeman,
Coolidge, Arizona
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-11-14
New SfreamIiner
To Be Christened
Arizona Limited

The name Arizona Limited
will be carried by the new high
speed streamlined train to be
placed in service this winter be-
tween Chicago, Tucson and Phoe-
nix by Southern Pacific and Rock
Island lines, it was announced to-
day by G. w. Adams, local agent
for the Southern Pacific company.
The train will operate through
Coolidge
When plans for the train were
made public recently, a name had
not been selected. Now, named for
this state, it will be widely adj
vertised in the east, and appro-
pirate christening ceremonies will
be staged in Chicago in connection
with its initial departure Dec. Is,
it was stated.
An eXtra-fare, all-Pullman train,
the streamliner is to operate every
other day out of Chicago and
Phoenix, shortening the fastest
schedule now in effect by several
hours. 1t will be in service west
bound Dec. Is to March 81 and
eastbOund Dec. II to April 3.
Tentative schedules provide for an
elapsed time of 80 hours and 40
minutes westbound and SO hours
and 80 minutes eastbound, accord
ing to the announcement.
The ARIZONA Limited" will be
in addition to the present Golden
State Limited" and california;"
which are not extra-fare trains
and whose schedules will not be
affected.
Travel to southwest cities, re-
sorts and guest ranches is expect
ed to be heavier this winter than
ever before, and the new stream
liner has been planned to furnish
deluxe travel accommodations fol
visitors to this area.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-11-14
AN HONOR FOR COOLIDGE

In The Examiner recently was an
item concerning the fact that the Coo
lidge Boy Scout troop No. 25 ranks first
i'm the Catalina council of approximate
ly rs troops.
We wish to call special attention to
the news item for the importance it
holds in any community and the signific-
ance that citizens of Coolidge and COM
munity should attach to this construct
i've work
This type of honor is not meaning
less one. 1t is an honor which comes
only after hard work on the part of the
boys themselves who have directed their
energy to something worthwhile; cap
able and energetic leadership which
ScOutmaster A. K. Osborn and his as
sistant. John Rocker, have domonstrat-
ed; and adequate cooperation from the
sponsoring organization-in this case
the American Legion.
The people of Coolidge should indeed
be proud that their boys rank first
among the large number of troops that
are in the council They should also ap-
preciate the efforts that the leaders and
the American Legion have put forth to
make such goal possible.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-11-14
Preschool Circle To
Meet Wednesday

The second meeting of the Pre-
school Circle will be at o'clock
on Wednesday evening, Nov. 20, in
the music room of the Northside
school.
Mrs. Harry Culbert will be the
the discussion leader of the subject
Discipline" found in the October
Parents" magazine.
On the trade secret table will
be displays of books of small chill
dren and clothing. Any mother of
children under six is urged to
come.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-11-14
Coolidge Band
In Tucson Parade

Participating in the parade at
Tucson tomorrow afternoon will
be the Coolidge Union high school
band under the direction of Arnold
Kelm. The parade is held in con-
nection with the premiere show
ing of the movie, ARIZONA" to-
morrow and Saturday.
The band declined a recent in
vitation to participate in the
parade, but accepted yesterday
after the Tucson Chamber of Com
merce urged the local musicians
to reconsider.
The band will leave at noon by
bus and will return in time for
the Coolidge-Ajo football game to-
morrow evening.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-11-14

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
A block east of high school
J. n. Campbell, pastor
Sunday School........--..-.-.....10 AM.
Public Worship IL A.M.and 7:45---
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-11-14
Kenilworth P.T. "A.
Meets Wednesday

Members of the Kenilworth Par
ent-Teacher association met at the
Kenilworth auditorium yesterday
afternoon.
Included on the program was a
talk by Willie Storie on Wilson's
Peace PROPOSE, the Results of the
Last War and the Causes Of the
Present"
The eighth grade boys and girls
contested in an historical knowl-
edge test, conducted by Mr.. Cul-
bert, with the boys winning. The
sixth, seventh and eighth grades
gave the pledge of allegiance to
the flag and sang group Of
patriotic songs.
Mr.. Culbert showed a reel Of
moving pictures which he took at
the All roundup in Tucson last
summer. The reel showed Kenil-
worth pupils who participated in
the roundup.
Mrs. Matt Dodge of Coolidge
formally installed the officers of
the Kenilworth P.TA. and the
business meeting was presided
over by Mrs. Eli Anderson, presi-
dent.
Refreshments were served by
Mrs. Fleeta Storie and during this
time vocal and guitar numbers
were given by Rayford Bonner
Lavoice McGee and Lily Shaw,
former Kenilworth pupils.
1t was announced at the meeting
that the executive board and com
mittee chairmen will meet at the
home of Mrs. Anderson Tuesday
evening, Nov. 10.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-11-14
Coolidge Methodist Church

Rev. A. A. Kidd, pastor
Sunday, Nov. II, is Round Up
day at the revival at Coolidge
Methodist church, the pastor, Rev.
A. A. Kidd announced this week
He will preach on the subject,
Life Worth While, Sunday morn
ing, and Sunday evening the sub
ject is "Jesus the Carpenter"
Good crowds have been attend
ing the services the past week and
we are looking forward to a large
attendance at each service Sun
day. Come and bring somebody
with you.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-11-14
Safety Education

Following the recommendation
of the governors coordinating COM
mittee on traffic safety and the
Arizona state safety council, the
state board of education has gone
on record in favor of the extension
of the course in safety education
beyond the elementary schools
into the high schools of Arizona
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-11-14
Trinity Tabernacle Church

Across street from Grammar
School
Sunday school 10 am.
Preaching service at II am.
Old Time Singing Convention
each Sunday afternoon 2 to
Preaching and song service Z
pm.
Ladies prayer band Tuesday
afternoon to 4.
Young Peoples meeting Thurs
day Z pm.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-11-14

Coolidge grammar school touch
football and softball teams have
finished their seasons activities,
and the students are now playing
volleyball
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-11-14
COMMUNITY CHUDCH
CHURCH OF CHRIST

Woman's Club Building
Each ay..---.-...------.2:3 PM.
You are cordially invited. Visiting
members welcome.