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Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-11
Share Of Community Chest Dollar
Goes to Children's S Welfare Agency

Ell Centre Welfare Board fund,
formerly known as the Parent
Teachers Association, according to
Judge Vaughn Thompson drive
chairman.
The Welfare board is one of eight
agencies cooperating in the Com
munity Chest Drive, which Will
raise $4,000 for character build
ing and direct relief agencies in the
city, Thompson said.
The Welfare board, which con-
sists of parents and principals OF
the city's schools. meets monthly
at Wilson school to plan the boards
activities. Officers are Mrs. An
drew Dilbeck, president; Mrs. Joe
Muncill, vice-president; Mrs. George
Kirk, secretary Mrs. j. Briden-
baugh, treasurer
The principal work of the board
is to pass on recommendations of
the school nurse and Clothes Closet
supervisor through whom most of
the work is done.
During the six-month period from
December, 1889, to May, 1910, 25
children received hot lunches and
40 undernourished children on the
eastside received milk during the
entire period.
The Clothes Closet. supervised by
Mrs. Joe Thomas. clothed 325 I'M
derprivileged children. More than
1900 old garments were distributed
to the needy as well as SIS new gar
ments and 121 pairs Of shoes.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-11
Paper Says Many
Areas Feel Quake

MOSCOW, Nov. H. (UP)-The
newspaper Pravda reported today
that earthquakes rocking Rumania
were spreading northeast and al
ready had been felt in Bessarabia,
southern and central Ukraine and
Moscow.
Many casualties and consider
able damage was reported at Kir-
hinev where several public and pri-
vate buildings were wrecked. Simi-
lar reports came from Kiev, Odessa,
Kharkov and Dniepropetrovsk.
The tremors were the strongest
Moscow ever experienced, the
newspaper said, and shook the
capital and its environs, but the
sole damage reported was cracked
walls and floors.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-11

and reverence for the flag" Assem-
blyman Lee Bashore OF Glendora
told the crowd at the patriotic pro-
gram at the school house.
"They should learn to value the
nation and their freedom as soon
as they learn anything. Then they
will be able to preach, teach, ano
practice Americanism all their lives
Just as we should do"
He declared that Americanism
stood for tolerance but said toler-
ance could be carried too far.
"If 1 had my way about it, he
said, Harry Bridges would be sent
out of the United States on the
next boat. Permitting him to stay
here is carrying tolerance too far"
Immediately after the program
at the school the crowd left for the
barbecue scene where Commander
John Hansen of the Westmorlano
American Legion post and his COM
mittees prepared to serve 1000 per-
sons with barbecued beef, beans
and potato salad.
The afternoon was devoted to
pony races and special entertain
ment stunts.
First prize in the parade went
to Brawley Boy Scouts. They were
presented with Sis. Second prize
of $40 went to the Red Cross, and
third prize of SIS to Goree-Lake post
of the American Legion in Calexico
Gold Star mothers and mothers
of veterans were guests of honor
in the parade. Twenty-one men,
bers of the sheriff's posse, "a men
women, and children rode horse
back in the entry from Brawley and
surrounding area. Legion posts
auxiliary units, 40 ct 8, the 8 ct
40, Spanish American War veter-
ans and their auxiliaries, Veterans
of Foreign Wars, and other veter-
ans units marched in the parade.
Among the most attractive floats
were the Westmorland city float
The Gateway of the West" the
Calexico Legion post entry, THE
Goddess of Liberty" and the Boy
Scout float In Flanders Fields"
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-11
Deafness HOLIDAY
Hopes Soar With
Two-Day Record

Imperial county reached noon
on Monday, the last day of the dou-
BILE holiday, without a traffic fatal
ity.
Four persons, however, were TAX
en- to hospitals in Ell Centro for
treatment of injuries suffered in
traffic accidents.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Cow of Cal
ipatria were injured i'll an accident
north of Imperial and Mike Nou-
mann in one a short distance from
the scene of the Cow crash.
Fred Ames, 20, of Ell Monte, was
injured slightly late Sunday night
when he went to sleep while driving
his auto south on Fourth street in
Ell Centre, crashed into a boulevard
stop sign at the Wensley street
crossing, and overturned his ma
chine. He was treated at all Ell
Centro hospital
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-11

Ancient Bells No
Longer Celebrate
Victory Of 1918
BY JOE ALEX MORRIS
nited Press Foreign News Editor


Once every year since 1918
millions in Europe paused
this day to commemorate the
World war armistice.
But not Monday.
Every year for more than two
decades. the ancient bells spoke
solemnly across the countryside;
the whirr of machines in factories
and the creak of wagon wheels on
dusty roads came to sudden stop.
Every year at the eleventh hour OF
the eleventh day of the eleventh
month entire nations prayed, in
sick remembrance of the millions
long dead now on fields once bright
with shrapnel fire.
But not Monday.
There was no time for such
things Monday. This anniversary OF
an armistice that was to silence
guns forever, came on the wings
of war beyond the conception OF
the men who dropped their guns on
the crimson earth % years ago
The eleventh hour struck Monday
but was unheard in the deadly din
To stop even for a minute, could
mean the difference between VIC
tory and death.
One minute Woman's hands
take 10 more smooth-nosed bombs
from the conveyor belt at Coventry
One minute: q sweating stevedore
hurls a hundredweight of grain
ashore at Liverpool and never once
looks up to see the bombing plane;
against the SKI. One minute: pilot
dives five miles across the clouds
Twenty-Five years ago a numbet
silence settled over Europe's battle.
fields and out of that silence came
the cry of weary people that there
should be no future war.
Monday the tall, unhappy ole
man who had promised peace il
our time" lay dead in an England
Continued on Page 8. Col. q
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-11
It,Was Mamma

ltNVdS
Duck hunt which miraculously
ended in a fishing expedition and
a mullet dinner may be a bit thick
but Bill Maxwell swears it is The
truth.
Bill and Phil Southwich went
duck hunting this week END. So did
A everyone else able to tote gun
THE ducks are flying too high
what ducks there are" sale
Bill to Phil.
There are too many people out
here after them" said Phil to Bill
Lets go wading," said Phil to
Bill and Bill to Phil. Remembr
rtne rset of this is Bills story and
he is stuck with it.
I'VE were wading along through
slough or maybe it was a lagoon
Bill GRATED while frying mullet
in meal. Suddenly we saw fish
leap out of the water and lie down
to die on the bank. It was sad
A fish out of water is, of course
q sad thing. Then more and more
1lsh jumped out of the water
and joined the fish cemetery on
the bank
~ I'VE felt so sorry for them that
we began to throw them back
in the water. We had to save Their
lives. We worked and we worked
but we couldn't throw them back
fast enough.
Some of them were dead when
we got to them, poor things. &c.
he said tearfully as he shook on 3
little salt and flipped over nul-
let" we had to bring them home.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-11

rifices of the first World war we're
wholly in vain.
"I, for one, do not believe that
the era of democracy in human
affairs can or will be snuffed out
in our lifetime" he said.
az, for one, do not believe that
mere force will be successful in ster-
ilizing the seeds which had taken
such firm root as a harbinger OF
better lives for mankind.
"I, for one, do not believe that
the world will revert either 70 a
modern form Of ancient slavery or
TO controls vested in modem feudai-
ism or modern emperors or mod
ern dictators or modern oligarcha
in these days"
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-11

refilled today.
Barber said the refilling of the
barrel today was the first since
the dismissal of former chef for
unsatisfactory service" three weeks
ago The former cook, Barber said,
had used roach powder to spread
around the rooms. He was believed
to have gone to Philadelphia.
Police sought the former cook for
questioning.
The casualty list might have been
greater, only for the fact that the
dining room seats only about 40
persons. There were about 70 men
at the center today, but the "see-
ond table never was served.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-11

The president spoke at the Arllng-
ton National cemetery amphi-
theater after a solemn ceremony
in which he placed a wreath on
the tomb of the unknown soldier.
He called for elimination of ag-
gressive armaments; breaking down
of barriers in more closely knitted
world; restoration of the honor of
the written and spoken word and
improvement of the processes of
democracy.
Mr.. Roosevelt spoke amidst a new
war raging % years after the first
World war terminated in the 1918
amistice. But he said that century
from now historians will brand as
"puny and false. efforts TO con-
vince the world that the blood sac
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-11
Winter Arrives:
Ienlperature39

Winter arrived in Imperial VAL
ley Monday.
The minimum temperature Mon
day morning was SO degrees, MAX
ing blankets and heavy coats man.
datory for the first time this fall
At noon the thermometer had
climbed past the Al degrees regis
tered at 5 a. m. and stood at "a
degrees. The maximum temperature
Sunday was IA degrees. AT 5 p. m
it had dropped to 68 degrees.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-11

they had eaten break1ast OF pam
cakes, bacon and coffee at the CEN
ter. 1t was feared roach powder
may have been introduced into the
pancake batter accidentally. Rem
nants of the breakfast were con-
fiscated for analysis.
In addition to those who died.
approximately 33 were reported suf-
fering symptoms of food poisoning.
Several of these were described as
). in serious condition.
Adjutant Roy Barber in charge
of the center, said that Arthur Will
son, 80, the cook, told him the bat
ter for the pancakes had been mix
ed yesterday and that the barrel
of flour was emptied yesterday and
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-11
Thanksgiving Set
For November Il

WASHINGTON, Nov. II. CUP)-
President Roosevelt again has pro-
claimed a Thanksgiving holiday
one week in advance of the tradi-
tional observance of the day. Late
Saturday he fixed Thursday, Nov.
81, for this years observance.
Until 1899, Thanksgiving was OBJ
1eryed on the last Thursday of No
Tember. When MI Roosevelt moved
the day ahead one week last year,
he caused a nationwide controversy
in which many states had two hol-
idays.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-11
KICKOFF BREAKFAST
WILL START DRIVE

A kickoff breakfast to open
the annual EI Centre community
chest drive is scheduled at the
Barbara Worth hotel "Wednesday
morning at $3.50, according to
Judge Vaughn Thompson, drive
chairman.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-11

ade ever assembled for a valley
Armistice day event. More than
1000 persons, 600 horses, more than
20 floats, and six bands were in
cluded in the line of march.
Mothers should teach their chill
lren loyalty to the United States
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-11

A share of each dollar collected
in the annual Ell Centro Commu-
nifty Chest Drive, which starts
Wednesday morning, will go to the
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-11
World War No. l
Notin voin-FR

WASHINGTON Nov II. (UP)-President Roosevelt
declared today that the who suffered and died in 1917
and 1918 not sacrificed in vain and stated his fah
that democracy the new order of the ages" will survive
the present of modern feudalsm and dictators.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-11
NoziS Woo Reds
I'm Latest Dri we
To Remodel Mups
Soviet Premier Holds Key to Future
Aggression by Axis; Greeks Claim New
Successes; RAF Downs Italian Planes
= BY UNITED PRESS

Adolf Hitler appeared Monday to be preparing sweep
ing Axis campaign aimed primarily toward the south
east where tremendous earth shocks devastated area
that had escaped the ravages of by surrender to the
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-11
II Succumb to
Food POISONING

. PITTSBURGH, Nov II. (UP)-Eleven men died today
and the death toll may mount higher the result
of food poisoning believed have been caused by tainted
pancakes served at the Salvation Army mems social
ice center here The stricken few hours after
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-11
Parade
At tMestmorIond
Valleys Biggest Armis+ice Day Fete
Attracts Hundre DIS to Northend Town;
Loyalty to Flag Theme for Day

WESTMORLAND, Nov IL Hundreds OF Imperial
Valley residents gathered here today for what proved to
be of the most colorfu and elaborate Armstce Day
celebrations ever held in this part of the state
Down the flag draped streets wound the longest par
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-11
QudkeS Strike at
Nazi Oil Supply:
Level Villages
Thousands Flee Homes as Worst
TembIor Since 1902 Raises Havoc in
Balkans: German Army Battles Fires

BUCHAREST Rumania Nov. II. (UP)-Two new
earth shocks rocked Bucharest today bringing
those who had escaped death in Rumanias devas-
tatng earthquake since 1902.
Officials estimated that 900 persons had been killed
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-11
1000 DEAD AS new SHOCKS HIT RUMAN|A
u AMBl|NG
l\EpORTER
Juvenile Economics

Juvenile Economics
Tony's heart was set on a two
wheeled bicycle like the big boys
ride. He talked about one until
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Aries
Adams. were convinced he had a
deep and abiding longing for one.
; Don't you think you are toe
small for a two-wheeled bicycle?"
they asked" Remember you are
only seven years old.
"Oh, no." he said firmly I'm
mot too small. Lots of boys who
are seven have bicycles They were
mcon7inccd. They still thought a
seven year old boy was too small to
be trusted in traffic while aboard
a two-wheeled bicycle.
Tony continued to talk about BIZ
cycles. While down town one day
he saw some in store and in
quired the price. 1t staggered him.
All that money for just one bicycle!
I'll tell you, Daddy he said
is a reasonable tone, that is too
expensive for you to give me. I'll
lust wait til Christmas and let
Santa Claus do it"
Guess His Politics
Ernest Hall of Calipatria applies
politics to football and football to
1politics.
THE reason Michigan lost that
game to Minnesota was because
anyone who voted for Willkie could
MT win even a football game" Hall
said. That broke up the athletic
argument and started a political
one.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-11

Butter: Los Angeles 32c; but
terfat, Imperial Valley fob. ranch.
grade A, Ale; manufacturing milk
35c; route gathered cream 3lc.
L. A. hay: U. s. No. I. v. Is, 1880
U. S. No. 2 Ieafy S12.50-S13.50; 1. v.
and Antelope S14.50-15.50; u. s. No.
2 S11-S11.50; Mpls. Dec. flax S1.56.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1940-12-05

Expected, and unexpected situa-
tons too, arise during the holiday
seasons. People drop in just to wish
you a MERRY Christmas" Others
are invited for some specified time.
The night before Christmas you may
want to have a trimming the
Christmas tree" party. Or, your
daughter may ask few of her
chuns in for small party.
Whether you expect to be on the
entertainment committee for fam
lily reunion, or just hostess for a
casual holiday gathering, it's good
idea to put on your thinking cap
and plan some easy-to-prepare mass
refreshments.
Sandwich makings that the guests
can put together themselves are al
ways a good choice for quick-party
menus.
Fruit refrigerator cakes are the
perfect solution for chief cooks who
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1940-12-05

frocks and the ever-voguish black
gown, the new fur capes make per-
fectly stunning wraps. See the cape
shown to the right for evidence of
it's high-style appearance. This par
ticular model is in gray. 1t can be
interpreted to your own liking in
such furs as krimmer, gray kidskin,
squirrel to wear with your gray out
fits. If you favor the very smart
new cereal tones, order this cape
made up in beaver, golden seal,
mink, brown caracul or natural. All
these pelts yield gracefully to the
cape silhouette.
Brown furs are particularly good
this season. Stress is placed on
brown furs with black. Women of
discriminating taste are topping
their chic afternoon black dresses
and suits with capes Of marten,
mink, dyed fox and sealskin hats,
capes and muffs. These handsome
brown pelts look good with any cos
tune, whatever its color scheme
Among the most attractive fashions
of the season is the costume that
tops a gay plaid wool dress (made
very simply with a seal wrist
length cape and jaunty seal tur-
ban to match-plus muff Of course.
Ermine evening fur capes are
very young looking with their bright
red Innings. Another fur luxury is
the sable cape, and mink rates ace
high for evening capes and jackets
with muffs and other accessories to
match.
BY way of suggestion, if you
are planning to have your last win
ter fur coat "done over" why not
have it made into a fashionable
cape? Many women are doing just
that. Of course if your budget per-
mits buying a spic and span new
cape you couldn't make a better
purchase.
(Released by Western Newspaper Union.)
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1940-12-05

CAPES! Fur capes have come out
~ in spectacular array this WIN
ter. Some are wrist length, while
others go elbow deep. Among the
''little furs" worn separately with
cloth coat, cunning shoulder capes
are especially chic.
To add to the romance of this in
triguing fur cape vogue come muffs
to match, which together with hats
Of the same fur complete very at
tractive ensemble.
Fur capes included in mid-winter
collections are so versatile they in
terpret the casual and sporty or the
regal and stately. They qualify for
not only smart daytime wear but
also for gala night occasions.
Your presence will add greatly to
the grandstand scene this season if
you faunt a dashing spectator sports
cape or leopard or ocelot fur. The
tremendous demand for these spot
ted furs is so great that many deal
ers are finding it difficult to keep
them in stock. The cape to the left
in the picture is typical of what's
''the latest' in fur fashions for cas-
ual daytime wear.
Speaking of the popular spotted
furs, stores are showing perfectly
charming accessory collar, belt and
muff "sets" to wear with furless
cloth coats or suits. Outdoor girls
find special appeal in the stunning
capes made of raccoon with hats
and muffs to match.
With the smart wool daytime
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1940-12-05
Long-Haired Fur-Felts
Stage New Comeback

Often a fashion that has dropped
out of the picture for many sea-
son stages a revival that makes old
fashion become new fashion. This
is especially true in the case of the
long-hair fur felt hat which is again
becoming popular.
These big picturesque noncha-
liant furry shaggy felts feature high
in the fashion picture" They come
in fascinating colors and all they
need is a quill jauntily positioned
and deft turn here and there to
the brim to give the dash required.
Amusing, and chic to the utter
most are the new little hats of rae
coon.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1940-12-05
GsaE%
2%5zl1Mbz
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wNv SeTsn
THE LAST PAIR

THE LAST PAIR
Scene: Some desOlate spot on this
earth.
Characters: The last t,Co survivors OF
World War, pair named Stoopey and
Droopey.
Stoopey Gas hand grenade goes
over his head)-Hah! You missed
that time!
Droopey-I got the fellow behind
you.
Stoopey-There's nobody behind
me. Or behind you either. They've
all been killed off.
Droopey-Gosh! has it got down
to that? Are we really the only two
left?
Stoopey-Yep.
Droopey-Well, who won?
Stoopey (sadly)-It's still a tie. l
guess you and I'll have to fight it
out.
Droopey-Hold on minute
we oughta think that over. If I
win you're left all alone. If you
win I'm all left all alone. There
wouldn't be any fun in that.
Stoopey-It might be an excellent
idea. That makes everything to-
tai loss. The complete end of a
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1940-12-05
Better Baking.

Quality in food is what Ameri-
cans look for today. Not only
must the ingredients be good, but
they must be combined in the
best way possible for perfect re-
suits. Formerly, just the thought
of baking pies, cakes or breads
would brighten the inexperienced
cook. Today, the most timid be-
ginner has little difficulty in fol-
lowing recipe directions.
Miss Howe's cookbook Better
Baking" contains such recipes,
simple and easy to understand,
and easy to follow; and the re-
suits will do the young cook
proud.
You may secure your copy of
her cookbook by writing to Bet
ter Baking" in care of Eleanor
Howe, 919 North Michigan Ave-
nue., Chicago, Illinois, and enclos-
ing 10 cents in coin.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1940-12-05

If you are abreast with the times
in matter of modern fashion par
lance, "dinner shirt" is exactly
what you will call the new dressy
blouse shown here which can be
worn to informal dine and dance
parties. This attractive dinner shirt
with waistband and pleated front is
fashioned of rose-colored silk triple
sheer. 1t is a very much up-to-date
affair. 1t takes on glitter-embroi-
derry accent across it's yoke where
a horizontal floral motif is done in
sparkle-sparkle paillettes and tiny
beads. The sprightly black velvet
calot on the models pretty head
gives chic accent to this charming
ensemble.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1940-12-05
Pastel Felts

A most charming fashion has been
launched in a way of pastel felt
hats trimmed in flowers. The posi-
bilities are endless with promise of
headgear that will fatter to the
point of achieving new high in
glamour and allure.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1940-12-05
Old Chinese Costumes
Enter Fashion Picture

Fashion is in a mood for borrow
ing ideas from the rich costumes of
Chinese origin. Mandarin tunics,
dragons embroidered on yellow wool
dresses, sleek straight silhouettes,
pompadours lacquered smooth and
high, chrysanthemums for couture
adornment, all of which are enter
ing the winter fashion picture.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1940-12-05
South American Clothes
influence New Fashions

South American costumes are in
spiration for modern clothes. The
vidid colors and startling combina-
tons of color sound a gay note in
contrast to the vogue for black that
has prevailed SO long and is still
holding it's own. The South Ameri-
can trends also make lavish use of
braids, embroideries and fringe.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1940-12-05
Dude Ranch Clothes Add
Dash to Shorts Wear

Campus girls are thrilled with the
idea of dude ranch clothes for sport
wear. They especially like plaid
flannel shirts, studded belts and
fringed suits for roughing it and the
latest is to wear riding boots to re-
place galoshes.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1940-12-05
Wisdom a Coin

Wisdom is the true and I'M
alleged coin, for which we ought
to exchange all things; for this,
and with this, everything is in
reality bought and sold-fortitude,
temperance, and justice; and, in
word, true virtue subsists with
wisdom. Plato.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1940-12-05

want to play the
role of leisurely
hostess without
last minute Gull
nary responsible
tie S. T h e y a r e
pr tic al, too,
from the stand
nnint nf1lsino left
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1940-12-05

Before Ones Conscience
The hardest of all ordeals for an
honest man is to stand arraigned
at the bar of his own conscience.
He knows more than the keenest,
the most vindictive enemy could
urge for a verdict of guilty.