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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-08-29
METHODIST
Robert L. LaMott. Minister

Sunday school at 10 o'clock.
Glasses for all age groups, all
scholars and teachers are urged to
he present.
Morning worship, II o'clock.
Sermon, "The Fatherhood of God"
"a helpful service for all who
worship with us.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-08-29

The Chase City Bank Of New
York with deposits of $3.2o0,000, 900
is the worlds largest bank. The Ma
tional City Bank of New York, with
deposits of $2y6OO.0OO,OO0, is the
worlds second largest bank.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-12
MorqenIhau Declares He'll Never
Be Party 10 Loan TO British While
Johnson Act Bars Such Assistance

WASHINGTON. Dec. 70. tUP)-
Secretary Of the Treasury Henry
Morgenthau, jr., said today he
would never be a party" to a loan
to Great Britain or any other
country to whom financial assist
ance is barred by the Johnson act
Morgenthau said the spirit" OF
the johnson act, which bans private
loans to debt-defaulting nations,
is very clear, irrespective of any
Interpretation that any lawyer
might give"
Il consider that the spirit of The
law is very plain he said. Sew
eral years ago I tcld that to Sena-
tor Johnson"
Furthermore. nobody has asked
ME for a loan" he added. refer
ring to his current discussions with
Sir Frederick Phillips. undersecre-
tary of the British treasury and
chief cf a financial mission now in
this country.
irrespective of any interpreta-
ton that any lawyer might give. in
view OF the spirit OF the law, I cer-
tainly would not be a party to a
Lean to Great Britain or any other
country if it comes under the john
son act, without being directed by
congress- Morgenthau added.
He refused to say whether there
was any possibility that he might
ask CONGRESS tn modify the .Iobr,So1,
act. He likewise declined comment
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-12
Sf0 Offered for
Christmas Lights
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fourth prizes Were given by NJ. o
King and Massey Horton, three
each.
In addition to this lineup the El
Centro chamber of commerce Is
giving SIS, which will be distributed
81 every evening to the one among
three residents chosen at random
who has his christmas lights up.
And still additional are the five 81
checks from the Post-Press which
will be handed out to the five most
attractive lighting displays that are
up by Saturday evening of this
week.
One $3.50 donation, which was
volunteered by Jasper Travers, is
still unaccounted for but this will
oe assigned later.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-12
Cavalry Moving
lnfo SeeIey Camp;
Plan Maneuvers

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for breakfast. The meal is followed
b. dismounted drill and policing
the camp.
Mounted drills start at 8 O'Clock
and last until 1920 when it il
time to water and groom the horses
and work over equipment. When
this is finished it is time for lunch
The afternoon is taken up with
classes, taught by officers, in use
OF machine guns and rifles, map
ping, reconnaissance and various
military tactics. Wednesday and
Saturday afternoons are usually set
aside for athletics. At present, this
means baseball.
At $3.50 the horses are watered
again and retreat formation al
4:30. Supper is served about 5 o.
clock and then the men are free for
the evening.
Although not yet officially de-
cided, it appeared that the Seeley
camp will be used for only about
four months of the year. during
the winter. The balance of the time
the bulk of the regiment expected,
to be established at the Campo To-
cation. Quartermaster corps had not
received authorization, but the cav
airy hoped for permanent quarters
IN the mountains with regulation
wooden barracks instead of tents
Such as are used at Seeley.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-12
Ambassador From
Britain Succumbs
To Short Illness
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NCOntiIlueQ from rage Olle)
took a leading role in British pur-
chases Of American planes and mu-
nitions, often paving the way for
the official British missions which
attended to the details Of the buy
ing.
He declined medical attention dur
ing his final illness. He continued to
work long hours in the room at the
embassy where he had confined
himself, ana directed as far as prac-
ticable the work of his colleagues
Ever since he had taken over the
ambaSsadorial task-on the eve OF
the outbreak of war-he had set new
precedents for his post Unlike his
predecessor, Sir Ronald Lindsay
whom he succeeded on Aug 80, 1899,
Lothian met frequently with the
press and made many public ad-
dresses.
Shortly after hearing news OF
Lord Lothian's death, Secretary of
State Cordell Hull, George T. Sum-
merlin, chief of protocol at the state
department. and Ray Atherton
chief of the division of European
affairs, and Political Adviser James
Clement Dunn made arrangements
to call at the embassy to pay their
respects.
The news also was relayed to
President Roosevelt, now cruising
in Caribbean waters, via naval ra-
dio.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-12
Imperial Valley Press

Established April 30, 1901
published every aftern oon excep.
saturday and Sunday (Saturdav
afternoon issue now succeeded
by the Post Press SUNDAY. es-
tablished 1880 by the Imperial
egaIley Publis hing company. 625
state Street, FL Centre, Calf.
Paul Jenkins. publisher: A. c.
Johnston, vice president and gem
eral manager; +. A Fitzhugh,
secretary ana managing editor.
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Advertising representatives.
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Subscription rates: In California,
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In conjunction with the Post
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paid in advance, 3 months. $1.65;
6 month. s3.25: one year, $500;
outside California S1.00 per month.
VI 2 m er. California Newspaper
Publishers Association.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-12
Cod Air Moyinq
Toward Valley as
Frost Threatens

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ing up water reserve behind dams
of the Salt River and San Carlos
irrigation projects.
Some snow fell in the northern
part of the state and in the White
Mountain area near McNary but
the highway patrol reported that no
loads had been closed.
Rainfall in other parts of the
state was: Ash Fork 81 of an inch;
Flagstaff ,25; Prescott .54; WinsloW
.39. Yuma had no precipitation dur
ing the night.
The snow flurries in the north
plus the rain in the watersheds of
the Gila and Salt rivers was hailed
by farmers whose fields have been
harassed by drouth conditions dur
ing the past year.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-12
warships Pound
Fleeing Fascist
Troops in Egypt
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LONDON said was captured WedneS-
day. However, the admission of
fighting west of Sidi Barrani' was
tacit confirmation that a British
encirclng movement had cut off the
advanced post from communication
with Libya.
The British admiralty reported
that fleet units were bombarding
the Italian held coastline as far
west as Sollum and Bardia, rs miles
west of Sidi Barrani on the Egyp-
tian Libyan border. BY constant
shelling of the coastal road the
British were said to have disorgan-
lied the italian retreat as well as
attempts to bring up reinforce.
mentS from the main Fascist bases
in Libya.
A frank statement of the British
position was made public by the
British ambassador to the Uniteo
States, Lord Lothian, last night a
few hours before his death at ? am
Because of Lothian's illness the
StdtSiilCii1 Wdo iSao ioi iiiiii py di-
embassy attache. The statement
said that the issue of victory or de-
feat depended largely upon the
United States. Britain. on her own
Lothian said, cannot be certain OF
defeating Germany. He warned thai
the British navy was over-extended
in the continental blockade, pro-
tecting British Atlantic shipping
and making powerful attacks upon
Italy in the Mediterranean and cit
ed formidable losses inflicted upon
British shipping by Nazi raiders.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-12
HAPPY RELIEF
FROM PAINFUL
BACkACHE

Many Of those pnawing. nagging painful
1ackaches people blame OF colds OF strains are
1ften caused by tired kldneys.and may DC
.elieved when treated in the right way.
The kidneys are Natures chief way Of taking
excess acids and poisonous waste out Of the
blood They help most people pass about 3 pints
If the IS miles Of kidney tubes and hlters
ion't work well, poisonous waste matter stay
IN the blood. These pOisons may start nagginR
baekaches, rheumatic pains, loss Of pep and
energy, getting up nights, swelling, puiinesi
,,rder fbe eves headaches and dizziness. Ere
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burning sometimes shows there is something
wrong with your kidneys or bladder.
Don't watt Ask your druggist tor Doan
pills. used successfully by millions for over AZ
years They give happy relief and viii help the
is miles OF Kidney tubes flush out poisonous
waste from your blood. Get Doans Pills.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-12
Court of Honor
Scheduled Toniuht

Ell Centre district scouts will at
tend a court of h.cnor at Wilson
school tonight at 7:30 to receive
advancement awards. according to
Hugh Wilcox. scout executive.
Bert Hamburger, advancement
chairman. will be in charge of the
court.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-12
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
MOVES OFFICES

Ell Centre headquarters of the
state board of equalization will
move during the weekend to new
quarters at 100 south Sixth street.
it was announced Thursday. Ths
board office was at 795 Main street
for several years. The staff will be
ready for business at the new To-
cation next Monday.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-12
Death of Brother
Reveals Secret
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% single shot rifle.
Funeral services for the dead boy
were scheduled at the Catholic
church in Brawley Friday morning
He will be buried in st. Francis
cemetery. An inquest was scheduled
at the Lemons chapel in e Centre
Thursday. Pedro was son oi
Mrs. Jesus Romero.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-12
SUES For DIVORCE

Chris Westgard Thursday filed
suit for divorce against Ellen West
gard after almost q years of mar
ried life. They were married in
HorSenS. Denmark, in 1911 and
separated in 1888. They have tive
grown sons. Westgard accused his
wife of extreme cruelty.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-12

on sections OF the neutrality act
which bars private credits to bel
ligerentS.
Morgcnthau'S remarks deepened
the mystery surrounding details of
his talks With Sir Frederick. who
already has submitted a British
empire balance sheet to the secre-
tary. The compilation shows the
nature and amount of the empires
financial resources in this country
and elsewhere.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-12
INSPECTORS VISIT
VALLEY DIARIES

DR.. r. P. Gingerich. market milk
specialist and Mark Howlitt, men,
Der Of the Los Angeles city health
department were making rou-
tine check of diaries in Imperial
Valley this week.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-12
Scanning l.V
News Horizon
COUNTY CLERK RECEIVERS
AFTER ILLNESS

County Clerk w. j. McClelland
was back at his office Thursday
after suffering an attack of influ
enza. Mrs. McClelland still is suf-
fering from the ailment.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-12
Little Colorado
1oProyide Water

PHOENIX, Dec. II. CUP)-A pro-
posed project to provide Little Col
orado river water for irrigation of
some 25,000 acres of land near Wins
low is being surveyed by the Federal
Bureau of Reclamation, according
TO M. E. Bunger, engineer in charge
of Investigations in Arizona
The area to be served by the pro-
posed project is northeast of Wins
low and extends to Joseph City to
the east, Bunger said A dam would
be built on the Little Colorado near
Holbrook to divert the water.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-12
LANDERMAN TO SPEAK
AT ACACIA CENTER

Lee Landerman, assistant county
agent, viii be principal speaker at
meeting of the Acacia farm center.
Friday night at Acacia school. The
meeting will start at 7:45.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-12
SEELEY MEMS CLUB
MEETS FPCn

Seeley Mems club meets Friday
night in the Community church
and the Seeley chamber of COM
merce has set its meeting for Fri
day, Dec. 81.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-12
WEATHER

sortllcrn Partly clou-
dy Thmsday with showers extreme
eastern portion Thursday. increas-
ing clcudiness Friday with occa-
aonal showers coastal and mountain
tseas
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-12
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO EN-.
GAGE IN THE SALE OF ALCO-
HOLIC BEVERAGES.

DeceHlDeT IL, 1871.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that fifteen
days after the above date, the un-
dersigned proposes TO sell alcoholic
beverages at these premises, describ-
cd as follows:
452 MAIN STREET
Ell CENTRIC.
Pursuant 10 such intention, the
undersigned is applying TO the State
Board of Equalization for issuance
OF an alcoholic beverage license cor
licenses) for these premises as fol-
lows:
ON-SALE BEER
Anyone desiring TO protest the is
suance of such license may file a
verified protest with the State
Board Of Equalization at Sacrament
to, California, stating grounds for
denial as provided by law.
SAM NAH.
Dba Rice Bowl Cafe.
QDi2)
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-12
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Evening star., 1940-02-25
Il Short Story Compl<t< in This Issue

Il Short Story Compl<t< in This Issue
~HE district attorney rose to cross
examine. Henry Gallagher asked for a
glass of water and his soft brown eyes
wavered over the courtroom thong.
It was a new and paralyzing sensation to
look down from the witness stand on all these
people eager to hear what he had to say.
Never in his life had he been able to look
down on anybody Never had anybody paid
the slightest attention to him. His wife,
Myrtle, seldom listened, his children never.
Young Hank and George - it was an old
story seeing them dash out of the room and
slam the door when he tried to discipline them.
At first he had gone on talking to himself.
Then he fell into silence. When he was nervous
he always stammered and that gave the others
an advantage. So he had quit trying to count
for something in his household.
Life was funny! How often he'd stood.
insignificant Henry Gallagher, in the door,
way of his florist shop on Main Street to
watch Playboy Neil McAllister flash past IN
one of those faster -than-the he-wind cars, envy
ing the boy his handsome figure and gay
young face, his money, power, recklessness,
speed, and Though Henry scarcely dared ac-
knowledge it even in secret) beautiful girls.
Going out during the fall and winter months
to dress the old McAlister homestead with
rare flowers for party, how often had ne
studied those girls. perched like butterflies all
over the place. and wondered what it would
be like to hold one in his arms instead OF
Myrtle who as a matter of fact never came
into them any more
Now the most famous of those beauties was
dead. Face like flower and heart that
would have been fine foundation for rock
garden that was Thelma Clarke, hated by
Neil's servants and finally by Neil himself.
Terrible part of the tragedy was that Neil,
never taught to control his temper, made no
secret of being through with Thelma when she
wasn't by any means through with him.
More than once when the two fought it out
in Neil's studio, where he played at being an
Evening star., 1940-02-25

while Henry very deliberately selected place
with his profile toward the room. That was
your exact position?"
"Yes, s-sir.
"Mr. McAllister faced the easel. did he
not?"
Yes, s-sir"
And the easel must have faced the win
dow. So that Mr.. McAllister's back was
toward YOU Therefore how could you see
what he was doing?"
Bewilderment swamped Henry. Could he be
wrong? Had he imagined that he saw Neil
wipe the blade with big paint-spattered
piece of silk? No, memory wasn't playing him
tricks. In his haste. he stammered, MIR.
McAllister t-turned and waved the rag.
Hank he s-said, who'd ever believe this
used to b-be lady's rose pink nighty?"
a ROAR of laughter like an oncoming wave
swept over Henry, leaving him scarlet with
embarrassment.
As the judges gavel came down with
bang, the prosecutor was shouting, Il object.
Your Honor! This witness's remark has no
bearing whatever on whether or not the rag
was used to clean the knife"
Instantly Max Conrick was on his feet. His
homely mouth tossed smooth, "1f it please
Your Honor, the fact that this defendant
turned to address the witness definitely proves
that the witness could readily see what was
being done to the knife"
Evening star., 1940-02-25
by Rita Weillaan
Illustrated BY Woitsr M. Bovmhofer

artist, Henry had been an unobtruslve oo-
server. When thoughts are mans only COM
panions he begins to take stock OF things that
others, busy with their own affairs, seldom
notice.
In the dim early morning of October nj
teenth, following an all-night revel, 1helma
was found on the studio floor with cut across
her throat Paint stuck to the edge OF the
wound, a shiny multi-oolored border, and
close to the body lay the knife Neil used to
daub thick layers of color on canvas. States
witnesses claimed to have heard the two
quarreling before and after the party. High
voices, sobs, threats, a soft throat slit, fool
of kid on trial for murder. And here was
insignificant Henry Gallagher, a star witness
in the attempt to save from the electric chair
the man he had envied :. Life was certainly
funny!
An attendant handed Henry glass of
water He slipped it slowly. There in the crowd
sat Myrtle, her eyes like round black pinheads
in her large face, staring at him. He wished
she hadn't come It made him nervous. 1t tied
his tongue.
CoNsplcUoUslY the district attorney con-
suited his wrist watch. He suggested, Gould
you find it in your heart to hurry, Mr..
Gallagher? This is not a soda fountain" Like
a comedian on the stage he got the laugh he
played for.
Excuse me, s-sir." Henry's gentle brown
eyes were troubled. When his speech stum-
bled, it was always on the letter IS" I'm
afraid you will find me s-slow about every
thing" Amusement at his expense died
abruptly. He was such little man and he
looked so apologetic.
"On last October fourteenth" the district
attorney hurried on, you claim to have spent
the entire afternoon decorating the McAllister
residence with fresh flowers. Under the guild
ance of my excellent adversary" - glance
of admiration toward Max Conrick, chief
defense counsel "you have testified that
this defendant was in his studio painting
until the light failed and that then you saw
Evening star., 1940-02-25

him clean his brushes. You also swore that
he wiped this knife which has been identified
as his painting knife" - he dangled it be-
tween thumb and forefnger - with an oil
rag, leaving no paint on the blade. Am l
oorrect?"
'Yes, s-sir. The knife was clean.
Kindly tell the gentlemen of the jury In
detail what you were doing at the moment
you saw him wipe the paint from his knife?"
Il was putting chrys -" Henry took a
deep breath and plunged bravely - "an-:he-
NUNS - There, that wasn't so bad! - in
s-some vases
Where were those vases?"
AT each s-side of the big window"
"You were standing in front of the vases
facing the Window"
well - not exactly facing" he hesitated.
Evening star., 1940-02-25
SECOND Of lnfw esouP eI
nM&|
stllll'1fr sles1s
"a

kind face of the judge. Indignation made his
voice steady, and his stammer disappeared.
'Mr. McAllister couldn't help turning be-
cause just then Miss Clarke came into the
studio.'
The prosecutor wheeled like figure on
pivot Repeat that statement to the jury.
Henry saw Max Conrick's look of amaze
ment, saw it change to apprehension -. Too
late now! The deed was done, no recalling the
words. Besides, hadn't he solemnly sworn to
tell the truth, the whole truth? Why hold back
anything? And the courtroom was quiet, he'd
accomplished that much.
What happened when Thelma Clarke en-
tered the studio?" was the next question.
Miss Clarke closed the door and s-stood
(Confinvsd On pogs 15)
Evening star., 1940-02-25

face. His eyes - Henry didn't look at his eyes
it hurt too much. Poor kid, he was no
slouch - no cowafd - taking a sock below
the belt with grin and the liver scared out of
him!
The prosecutor carefully put tall waste
basket beside window 50 dusty that Henry
had an impulse to streak his finger across
the pane. He hated dirt. No reason why
people couldn't be clean. Thelma Clarke
hadn't been clean. Women, like flowers, need
plenty of water and he'd always felt that
Thelma bathed in perfume instead. He still
could see her soft white hands with finger tips
smeared with lipstick.
''Now, MIR. Gallagher, show us your exact
position when you arranged the chrysanthe-
NUNS" The district attorneys pencil tapped
Evening star., 1940-02-25

Nobody ever paid of all his wife,
Then on a Witness he starred in murder trial!
Evening star., 1940-02-25

They argued 1t out Whlle the
laughter died to a murmur. Still
Henry's embarrassment covered
him with confusion. What was
there to laugh about? How could
people laugh here, of all places,
where a man was on trial for
murder? Myrtle, too! She was
having the time of her life. 1t
made him mad.
Excuse me, Your Honor.
Henry gazed up at the grave,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-12-04

ordinating committee this morning
approved the agreement worked out
by the agriculture and college peo-
pie. and 1T is indicated there will
be no legislative fight this time, as
they have united on the policy to be
followed"
He outlined the agreement in brief
as: Joint agreement that the legisla-
ture should be asked to provide
S26,350 yearly for the Extension Ser
vice experiment stations fran the
general fund instead of Continuing
to take it from the agriculture fund:
an agreement to determine where the
experimental work by the agricul-
turc department should stop, and
where the research and educational
work by the college extension ser
vice should stop to avoid duplica-
ton; and an agreement to leave State
test farms just as they are now I'M
til scientific studies are made on
which readiustment might be based
In deciding on the broad lines to
separate the activities of the two