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The midland journal., 1940-04-05
GERMANS CONTINUE SYSTEIA.
TIC PERSECUTION OF JEWS

Though Germany is pretty well
occupied in the prosecution of the
war, recent dispatches indicate that
the Nazi "Aryanization" policy is
proceeding to schedule, not only in
Germany proper but in all the con-
quered territories. The official Ger
man language newspaper in Zurich,
Switzerland, says that by April 30th
Jews will be completely eliminated
from business in Bohemia and Mora
via, formerly parts of the Czecho-
slovakian democracy.
Eighty thousand Jews of conquer
ed Cracow, capital of the Polish
Government established last fall by
Germany, are gradually forced into
a ghetto, and task of getting all nom
Aryans carefully registered and tag
ged with blue and white armbands,
which they must wear at all times,
is almost finished. Jews are being
evicted from "Aryanized" parts of
the city and herded into the already
overcrowded restricted district.
Most Jews are forced to work
for the city which pays the head
Jewish organization according to the
number of men employed and issues
food cards as payment. Seven Jewish
kitchens serve 5000 meals twice
daily, this food being paid for by
heavy taxes on the more fortunate
Jews who still have money or prop
erty. The persecution has forced
them into socialistic form of life
whereby the poor live ON the rich
and the rich live on what liquid re-
sources they have been able to save
from confiscation by their Nazi mas
ters.
The Czechoslovakian Jews trading
in textiles, shoes or leather goods
must give up their retail shops by
April 3Oth. Hawking and peddling is
also forbidden them from this date
on. Government officials will super
wise any property transfers, which
means that the Jews can sell only to
poliaically reliable persons-and at
minimum prices. Naturally the order
makes it virtually impossible for
Czechoslovakian Jew to stay in
business.
The midland journal., 1940-04-05

The recent primaries have proven
Mr.. Roosevelt can in all probability
get the Democratic nomination If he
wants it. Yet more and more comes
from Informed Washington, sources
to indicate that he does not plan to
run again.
On the other side of the political
fence, Tom Dewey seems to have
the lead in public fancy-but not
in the esteem of the Republican
powers-to-be. Senators Taft and Van
denberg probably have better chances
for the nomination.
The midland journal., 1940-04-05

Are there any fire traps in your
town? It's easy to make a quick
answer of No-but harder to prove.
For IA building doesn't have to be in
ramshackle shape to be target for
ia, destructive fire. The fire record in
cludes a long list of burned schools,
dance halls and stores which in each
case entailed CHASTITY loss of life.
Every school, theatre, dance hall,
and orther public structure should be
periodically inspected. Every hazard
found, big or little, should be i'm
mediately corrected. Some 10000
Americans are cremated alive every
year-and adequate fire prevention
work could save the great majority.
The midland journal., 1940-04-05
WAGNER ACT REvIsIONs
By ]. E. Jones

The amendments to the Wagner
cation committee would create a new
labor Board and set up an Admin
istrator to attend to investigations,
and institute prosecutions. The new
Board would be in position to func-
ton in a. judicial capacity, as
court. The House investigators
made inquiries into cases and COM
plants that had been handled by
the National Labor Relations Board
The Wagner Act was passed five
years ago, and put on trial. 1t was
known to have been an experiment
al' change in the relations of en-
ployment. 1t was the recognition of
collective bargaining between unions
and industries, with authority as
sumed by the Federal Government
to protect the rights and interests
of workmen and employers alike.
The present Administration backed
the experiment" with a pledge
that if it did not work it would be
as to make it practical.
The National Labor Relations
Board has been under constant at
tack. The old and substantial AT of
l. insists that the Board has been
influenced by the new CIO of which
John L. Lewis is the head Employ
ers have had lots of trouble with
the Labor Board and the general
charge from the employing interests
has been that they have not been
treated fairly by this Federal Board.
The last Congress decided that
something must be done about the
Wagner Act and the. National Labor
Relations Board. The basic idea
was thought to be "a good thing for
the country and for employers and
| workmen. Only the radical CIO ap-
peared satisfied.
A conservative Virginia Congress
man became the head of an investi-
| eating committee and there is nc
| question but what that Committee
| did a thorough job in collecting the
facts and reporting them to Con
gress. The report recommended
changes in the law, to correct its
faults that could not have been fore
seen before it was put into actua
| operation. Time has shown that the
Wagner law has shot wide of the
objectives that were sought by the
legislation. The very fact that mos
of the millions represented by the
labor unions functioning through
the AFofL are demanding changes il
the law is plenty of proof for any
reasonable person that the law
should be changed.
The opposition to the suggested
changes comes from the Administra
ton, from Senator Wagner, and the
| members of the National Labor Re
lations Board, who are labor hold
ing their jobs notwithstanding the
fact that Cngress, the public, and
most labor union members, and en-
ployers, believe that they have roll
ed up "a five year record of failures
&&*
The midland journal., 1940-04-05
1.-THE PUBLIC BE pLEAsED."

THE FUBLAC BE PLEASED!"
There's a heading for you-'The
Public Be Pleased! !"-and one that
undoubtedly reflects the earnest at
titude of sound business manage
ments today just as, unfortunately,
its widely-known opposite too often
represented the merchandising ap-
proach OF some short-sighted man.
agements in days gone by.
This is the head of a recent re-
port to all General Motors employees
in which it is stated that keeping
the customer smiling might well be
called the No. job of everyone in
the business.
The midland journal., 1940-04-05

Experience doesn't always teach
us. We feel silly for having worried
SO much about things that didn't
happen, but we're still afraid it will
happen this time.
The midland journal., 1940-04-05

The manufacturing of motion
picture films calls for the use OF
camphor and the United States,
worlds largest movie producer, i'm
ports an average of pound of cam
phor every so seconds for that spec
ial purpose.
The midland journal., 1940-04-05

Tece1UeG NGtaOnGtty JOr e0cH OOtt0T 81
The gigantic sum-three billion dol
lars-which farmers have received
from the Government under the AAA
since 1888 is equaled by the extra
dollar value of increased yields pro-
duced by fertilizer in the same period,
according to estimates made from per-
sonal interviews with $4,000 farmers
in 35 States.
Maryland farmers gave the inter-
viewers grass-root facts which show
that for every. dollar they spent for
fertilizer they received an average
return in increased yields of $2.36. In
other words, Maryland farmers spent
$4,547,000 for fertilizer. The extra
return which they received from its
use amounted to $10,728,000, leaving
an increased income above the cost of
the fertilizer of $6,181, 900.
The returns from each dollar Mary
land invested in fertilizer, as shown
by The National Fertilizer Associa-
The midland journal., 1940-04-05

We print so many news papers in
the U. s. that they ship out $50
pounds of over-issue and old news
paper every minute of day and
night.
The midland journal., 1940-04-05

A free land is one where you can
read the truth in print, provided you
are smart enough to tell which
version is right.
The midland journal., 1940-04-05

tion survey, varied from crop to crop.
Tobacco led the list with an increased
value return of S5.83. Sweet potatoes
ranked well up with return of $3.37.
Other crops reported were potatoes,
which brought S2.18 for each dollar
invested; wheat, $1.80; and sweet corn,
$2.O1.
Maryland farmers also had their
say about the effects of fertilizer on
quality of crops. Over IA per cent
said they got better market quality in
all cash crops, while SO per cent said
they got better feeding quality in
grain and hay, and 38 per cent de-
clared they observed better shipping
quality in fruits and vegetables.
Average return in increased yields
for all crops in all States shown by
the survey was $3.50 for each dollar
spent on fertilizer. Nationwide, the
crops showing highest rate of return
were: tobacco, cotton, fruits, and vege-
tables.
The midland journal., 1940-04-05

Train the kid few years and you
shape his whole life. He'll always
get kick out of doing the things
that were forbidden.
The midland journal., 1940-04-05

When man tells you that he in
tends to follow your advice it is un-
necessary to call him liar, but you
may think what you please.
The midland journal., 1940-04-05

The age of discretion is any time
when you quit being proud of going
to bed so late.
The midland journal., 1940-04-05
Political Season Begins

The Republican National Conven-
ton will be held in Philadelphia and
the Democratic National Convention
in Chicago in a few weeks.
The Democratic party must win,
or fall, on the record it has made
with the New Deal during the past
seven years.
The Republican party received a
Knockout in 1882 and it has not
made a new record 1t is coasting-
along.
The Republicans picked 200 lay
leaders in the party ranks headed
by DR.. eileen Frank and gave them
a job to study the affairs of the ma
ton in the capacity of the Republi-
can Program Committee. 1t furnish
ed a 35,0OO-word report and tenta-
tive program containing many
pledges by which it promises to ere
deem the nation"
There never was a political sea-
son with '"less fun in it, than this
one. There never has been one that
contains more issues and disputed
problems about democratic govern
ment than the present one.
No one knowns who will be NOM
mated by either party. or which
party will win the election. The fell
low who says he knowns is just do
ing some wishful-guessing for his
own comfort and satisfaction.
Evey American should figure out
the new situation without accepting
the ballyhoo of politicians as final.
The midland journal., 1940-04-05

give the New Deal chance to call
off some of it's spending-and that
will be a help.
The midland journal., 1940-04-05
The Inconsequentials

More married women are disap-
pointed in love than spinsters.
The midland journal., 1940-04-05

Foreign trade is scheduled by our
Government for boom. That will
The midland journal., 1940-04-05
They Admit No Mistakes

They Admit No Mistakes
The policy of the Administration
and Of it's supporters in Congress
is being definitely defended these
days by methods which back such
existing laws as relate to labor, the
census, unemployment, farm policies
and other important positions that
have been maintained in the Govern
ment for the past seven years.
New Dealers are doubling-up fists
and preparing to solidify their ranks
and defend their record in the COM
ing campaign.
The Inconsequentials
In the busy world that is full of
real duties our Congress has been
excited about simple questions con-
tanned in this years census blanks.
1t has been disturbed as to whether
or not politics will be clean, with
or without the Hatch Act which
forbids but will not keep persons
who receive public money from but
ting into politics. Tapping telephone
lines Is banned by Attorney General
Jackson as a device which even ].
Edgar Hoover, Director of FBI is
forbidden to use. The anti-lynching
question is again bobbing up in
Congress.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-14
To Form County
Catholic youth
Ofqaniza+ion

Young peoples club Of st. Marys
Catholic church met with the Cal
exico Sacred Heart. Catholic youth
organization Thursday for the pur-
pose of forming a deanery Catholic
youth organization for Imperial
Valley. -. 49,.
Since BrawIey was not represent.
ed the nominations for .deanery of.
ficers were postponed bit, will be
discussed at meeting next Thurs.
day, June 20. at 7:30 p. m at st
Mary's church, FL Centfo, when q
deanery president will be nominal
ed.
After the business meeting dane
ing and refreshments were enjoyed
Those attending from FL Centre
were: The Misses Ref,a Niboli, Pau
line Niboli, Gertrude Kathriner, Ida
Kathriner, Mary Wells, Mollie r.
vine, Elrose Maquar, Sandy Nibofi,
Violet Nibeli; Messfs. Tony De Vita,
Carl Coomes, Charles Paolima,
Louis Kneitz, Vince Colace, Ben
Ademek, Albert Martinez, Joe Ka-
rnafda and Paul Wheeler.
The younE- peoples club of st.
Marys church has planned a spe-
cial meeting for Tuesday, June Is,
at 7:30 o'clock.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-14
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Farewell Party.
Given Thursddy,
For SchitteIr's1 -

Chapter CIV, P. e. o., gave a
farewell party Thursday night fol-
Mr and. Mrs' E. W.. Schiller. who
with their family are leaving the
valley shortly ot.make their home
in San Diego. Mrs Schiller is a
member of the chapter. =. r.
The party. spaghetti dinner
took place at the A. j. Boles home
on South Sixth street where men,
hers of the chapter and their hus-
bands enjoyed a pleasant evening
together. ,.t#,st ~ - -
The Schillers will be greatly miss
ed by their many friends and it is
with regret that news of their i'm
pending departure has been re-
ceived They plan to- leave the
latter part of the month for their
new home. -. -.
The Schillers have been promi-
nent IN all social and civic affairs
and have occupied prominent
place in the community. Mr.. Schil-
Ter is a n1ember of the Fl Centre
Rotary club. and to many through
ott the county, Jimmy, Schiller, the
younger son is particularly well
known since he Is a member of the
famous International accordion trio
which has played on number of
occasions for various organizations
throughout the county. =
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-14
Club Women in
Opposition to
Fifth Column

MONTEREY, Cal, June l3. CUP)
The state board of California
Federation of Women's Clubs today
passed resolution pledging their
aid and that of affiliated clubs to
the Federal Bureau of Investigation
in combating Fifth Column activi-
ties.
The resolution, prepared by Mrs
Newton Cleaveland of Berkeley
chairman of the American citizen
ship committee, warned that be-
cause of Fifth Column activities
humanity is threatened with des-
truction of all those liberties which
make existence tolerable."
The state board, the resolution
said, lis in complete approval with
the purpose of the FBI to bring
the nation to state OF adequate
preparedness to meet this danger
to the end that civilization may re-
establish itself upon basis of in
ternational justice which alone
guarantees peace"
The convention earlier had heard
its president, Mrs. Thomas H.
Richards of Chico, urge that MEM
bers cooperate with the FBI in
fighting subversive activities.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-14
Birthday Party
Recent Event

Games, a birthday cake and ice
cream were enjoyed by the young
sters invited to Betty Jean Denning's
birthday party which celebrated her
eighth anniversary and which took
place Sunday In the park.
Betty Jean is the daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. C.. L. 'Denning, and
she and her brother, Larry, left
the valley the following day to
spend the SUMMER with their grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul iBelanfy
of Ontario and an aunt, Mrs. W. 6,
Wilson Of Los Angeles.
Invited guest at the birthday
party were Robert and Velma Ruth
Barnett, Barbara Weeks, Jackie
Womack, Edith and Donna Pickle.
Betty Jean and Beverly Sweeten,
Peggy Norris, Larry and Betty Jean
Denning. g.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-14

follows: Mrs. Norman P. Pearse,
Chairman: Mrs. Scott B. Foulds.
vice. chairman; Mrs. Virgil Corfman,
-secfetary-treasurer; Mrs. Hugh T.
Osborne. parliamentarian; Mrs. q.
C.'Marshall, service custodian; Mrs.
Howard G.. Farnsworth, publicity
chairman.
s This center will resume its activi-
ties on Oct. 10, meeting with Mrs
Fotllds on that date
Members present we're: Mes
DANES Ralph Sprague, Ben Rosen-
bauni, C. M. Dandoulakis, Virgil
Corfrnan, Elton B. Christian, Ray
jerks, Virginia Fisher, Howard g.
FafnsWorth, H. Lee Landerman
Mabel Stewart. Arthur Forester,
Elmer Forester, F. o. Rosenbaum
Charles zinn, Hugh T. Osborne,
r. W.. Haworth, Glenn Larry, r. L.
Nelson, Evan T. HeWes, Earl Need;
Ls1lA p Hancock, H. Temple, Scott
B.. Foufds. Norman Pearse, P. L
LABrdcherie, George Winright
Fred Pollard, j. F. Swain, Frank g.
Bcyschlag, Charles Haclsle1nan, Len
Buckel, Earl E. Anderson, j. @
Boone, G.. C. Marshall, Earl v. c.
N0rthrop, Miss Florence Glenn.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-14
Schools
Churches
'Hasta la Vista
P'arty.T ellis News
Of Departure

An "ha&ta la vista or farewell
party was, given Thursday by Mrs.
E,"B!, Mason. Jr., party which
proved a surprise, and not a pleas
ant one at that, since at this time
Mrs. Mason revealed the news that
she4 and her husband are leaving the
valley for Santa Cruz where they
will make their home in the fu-
ture.
Mr.. Mason has been Imperial VAL
ley district manager for the Coast
Codnties Gas and Electric Co. and
has been transferred to the general
office in Santa Cruz, company head
quarters.
Mrs. Mason invited small group
of friends for an informal luncheon
Thursday at her home, 625 Sandal
wood drive. Mexican tallies. with
the words, "hasta la vista" limited
at the nature of the party.
Bridge was played after lunch
con, Mrs. ClautH Peters winning
the high score prizes.
The Masons plan to leave about
next weekend for their new home
to the regret of their many valley
friends. During her stay in the
valley Mrs. Mason has been an
active member of the Ten Thous-
and club. serving as q committee
chairman and section officer.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-14
Surprise Party
For Pat Cory

Pat Cory had q particularly nice
birthday anniversary this year for
Mrs. Cory gave q surprise party in
his honor Wednesday at their home.
An attractive color scheme of
pink and yellow was used in the
decorations for the birthday cake,
the ice cream and in the table
appointment.
Bridge was played during the
evening. Miss Julia Tucker winning
the high score prize, Mr.. and Mrs.
Bert Lewis, the low, and Otis Hin
son, the travelling prize.
Guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
les Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Lewis,
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Hinson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Roche Maquar, Miss Julia
Tucker, Miss Cassie Richter.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-14
Club Ca+orce
Entertained

First meeting of Club Catorce
for the new club season took place
this week with Mrs w. A. Vize as
hostess Thursday night at her home
Alb. Len Rey avenue.
Here the members enjoyed a
game of contract with the prizes
going to Mrs. Ashley, high, and
Mrs. Modem, second, after which
refreshments were served.
Members present were Mes
danes j. A. Pique, w. r. Roberts
A. M. Blackburn, j. P. Eyer, Frank
n. Modem, Pearl Burke, j. P. Han
sen, w. A. Vize, r. C. Barter, j. A
Ashley, Bill Wallace ard Glenn
Kieffer.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-14
Meeting Thursday. Ends Year
For McCabe-E Eucalyptus

McCabe- Eucalyptus, one of the
largest and most active home de-
partments, closed a successfuf year
on Thursday with a we1iaattef1dSd
all day meeting which began With
swimming party that morning at
the Ell Centre plunge, an affair; en-
joyed by both the women and their
children. 49,
A>delicfous pot luck luncheon was
served at noon at the home Of Mrs.
E. E. Anderson, 804 E1 Centre aves
rue =. j. 49,
During the afternoon Miss Flor
ence Glenn, home demonstration
agent, talked on the selection of
dinnerware, showing pictures ana
actual pieces of china from Eur
ope, Mexico and this country, CIV
ing something of the history of the
patterns and the cost of the var.
ious wares. Specially prepared PAM
phlets on the mineral content, Of
food were distributed by Miss
| Glenn. IT,
Gifts of appreciation to outgo-
ing officers were presented, Mrs.
Anderson, the retiring chairnian.
receiving a quilt, to which each
member contributed block. Mrs.
G. c. Marshall and Mrs. FraAk
Rosenbaunn, outgoing secretary.
treasurer and service custodian re-
spectiveiy, received gifts. -,
Two popular club members, Mrs
H. Lee LandefmaYl and MIS-
Charles Zinii were honored with, q
ayette shower ~ ID
New officers were installed as
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-14
EtCentrans at
Camp Mars+on

Twelve young people from the
Presbyterian church will leave Sat-
urday afternoon for a weeks stay
at Camp Marston, accompanied BY
DR.. George w Thomas, pastor,
Mrs. Dwight Smith, Mr. and Mrs. A.
j., Smaller and Mr. Glenn Kieffer.
They will return next Friday after
noon at the close of conference.
DR.. Thomas will remain with the
young people in camp. where he
is conducting one of the study
courses.
The Smiths, Shaller and Kieffers
are furnishing transportation, and
Mi. and Mrs. Shaller plan to re-
main over Sunday at the confer
ence.
The delegation consists of Nadine
Abel, Bobby Gilkison, Betty Hodge
man, Mary Kleffer, Richard john
stoh. Marjorie McCaslin, Betty
Smith, Lila June Snow, Les e r
Stone. Janet Shaller Janet Thomp-
son and Don ZaVala.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-14

HOLTVILLE, June IA return
to their school days was thoroughly
enjoyed by the guests of Mrs. J. T.
Little and Mrs. Murl J. Elliott who
gave a school party Thursday at
the home of Mrs. Ernest Edwards,
Mrs. Littles mother. 90
Lunch boxes filled with appetiz-
ing and tempting ,Ielicacies were
served the guests and the table
centerpieces, which resembled huge
floral bouquets in bright colors, were
made from all day suckers. Tallies
ard place cards were copies of old
fashioned states. Every detail was
carefully worked out and the party
was unquestionably one of the clev-
crest of the year.
Mrs. Rex Maddux won the high
score prize; Mrs. j. R. Snyder, the
second, Mrs. James Mackie, jr., the
third and Mrs. Ernest " Edwards,
the fourth.
Guests present were: Mesdames
Frank McCoWn. H j. Raborg, Per-
ry r. Hunt, Walter j. Reynolds, j.
r.. Snyder, j. K. Fahring, E. v.
Edwards, c. A. Butler, L. E. Jessen
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-14
Plan To Attend
Epworth League.
Institute

| TWenty-oi1e Ell Centre Epworth
I Leaguers will attend the Epwefth
League Institute at Green Val1ey
Falls near Lake Cuyamaca which
will open Saturday and continue
for one week. =
These u are: Mary Lou Griffin,
Berniece Russell, Jane Alliner, 'Lof-
ma McCleneghan, LaveriIe Zavala,
Roberta jerks, Barbara Barrett,
Marion Sharp, Betty Uhl. Dorothy
Moose, Freddie Higginbothaf1, Joe
Northrop, Joe Ogden, Jimmie Cas-
son. David Mcbride, Jerry Schoon-
maker, Louise Ogden, Edith Small,
Betty Sage, Tom Rutledge, Kathrine
Tagg.
Mrs. Ray jerks and Mrs. C. L.
Ogden will attend also and Df. w.
A. McCleneghan, pastor of the
Methodist church, will be amember
of the Institute faculty.
Young people from Orange, San
Diego and Imperial counties will be
present for the Institute. The
mornings are devoted to study and
classWork and the afternoon and
evening to recreation.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-14
SOCIAL CALENDAR
FRIDAY

FRIDAY
Signal chapter Nc. 276s o. E. S.,
G:3O, First Baptist church
Mt. Signal, 1880, Mt. Signal school
Duplicate bridge tourney, 7s4S,
Hotel de Anza, CalexlCo
Vacation cl.urch school program,
7:45, First Baptist church
Flag Day service, .Gy city stadium
Townsend club No. 1, 1880, court
house -
Painters union, 1880, Labor temple
Union No. 1l19, !, Labor temple
School cOmmenc efnent, g., As
sembly of G0d church
SATURDAY
Water carnival, S,30-11, plunge