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Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-01
Calexico P.-T.A.
Conducts Annual
Dads Nioht

CALEXICO, Nov. 3O-Wednesdav
at the PIT. A. meeting at Hoff-
man school was Dads" night
Father was everywhere in evidence
In the reception line managing the
program, everything but the re-
freshments where Mother" was
found as usual.
At the door with Mrs. Leslie
Dove, president. and Mrs. Gorcher
greeting the guests. were Joe Hi
guerra, E. E. Cavanah, Oce Dodson,
" v. Williams, w. A. MacCampbell,
Ed CovingtOn, and Duncan Brown;
Harold Durfee led in singing Am
erica The Beautiful, and James
Cstrey, the flag salute.
j. L. Lawson, superintendent of
Calexico schools, was the speaker
of the evening. He spoke on the
Intimate Relationship of the Home
and School,"
Kenneth Owens, musical direct
or of the high school. presented
the high school ensemble, heard in
a group of numbers. The following
are members of the musical COM
bination Betty Ruth Brown.
Gladys Gunterman. Charlene Man
drapa, and Patsy Ray.
w. l.. Jacobs of the Cavaliers and
William Mccullough from the
Toastmasters took part in the pro-
gram.
Mrs. Dove reported $165.26 was
the net profit to the organization
from the recent carnival. Mrs. XII
tow announced the starting of chill
dren's matinees Dec. 6 at Hoffman
school. The Hoffman teachers, Mrs.
H. w. Going, chairman, served re-
freShmentS
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-01
Home Department
Me Listed

Poultry care and methods to be
used in preparation are the ap-
propriate topics. seeing that this is
the holiday season, which Miss
Florence Glenn, home demonStra-
ttion agent, will discuss at her
home department meetings next
week.
Monday Miss Glenn will discuss
poultry care and preparation for
the Bard group, also talking on
honey cookery. and will take up
the poultry project for Calipatria
at its meeting on Tuesday at the
home of Mrs. Newton Swain, this
meeting starting at 10:30 am. and
adjourning at noon for a pot luck
luncheon, reconvening in the after
noon.
County chairmen have thei +
monthly meeting Friday morning
at 10 am. in the court house.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-01
HoItviI|e Wedding
Interests Many

A romance that Weathered q
years separation will be climaxed
by marriage Sunday when Alberta
Surrah of Phoenix, formerly of
Holtville. and James F.. Tuttle. son
Of Mr.. and Mrs Guy E. Tuttle of
the Alamo district, are united at
the Christian church in Hcltville.
The bride-elect is a graduate of
Holtville high school and has lived
the past year in Phoenix Mr.. Tut
tie also is Holtville high school
graduate, attended Central junior
college and was graduated from
San Diego state.
The ceremony, to be read by the
Rev. Mr.. Carlton Buck, will take
place after the Sunday services.
A brother, William Surrah, will
give the bride away. James Ryer-
son, cousin of the bridegroom, and
Mrs. Buck will sing.
The couple will be at home at
304 West Third street, Imperial.
Mr.. Tuttle is an employe of the
Imperial Irrigation district.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-01
Initiation for
WatiIoka GROUP

Watiloka Camp Fire girls made
plans for the initiation of new men,
bers at their meeting Friday at the
home of Irma Curren, the initiatory
ceremony being scheduled for next
Friday
Each girl selected her handicraft
work for the next meeting and those
who had their cloth animals with
them, worked on those articles, the
others singing Camp Fire songs.
Refreshments were served by Nancy
to; Alberta Patterson, Jean Brad
shaw. Billie Forshey, Venita Wood
ward, Tressa Jackson, Alice Edgar,
Shirley Kinne, Betty 10 Brinnon and
Pauline jerks.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-01
Central Students
Reach Finals

CentraIs speech team is acquit-
ting itself remarkably well in the
speech meeting being conducted this
weekend at San Diego State college,
for Bob Weakley, Reed Anderson
and Phyllis Purdy have made the
finals in extemporaneous speaking
and Marilyn Ingle, Donald Zavala,
Carmen Engebretsen, the finals in
original oratory.
The debate and humorous declam-
alton contests had not been COM
pleted at the time the telegram
containing the news, was sent by
the team to the Post-Press.
Other students participating are:
Julia Adams, Lenna Arnold, Mary
Claire Kieffer, Betty Ann Smith,
and Pat Thompson.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-01

most Interpreters of that composer.
For their second half, the two
pianists swing into sheer entertain
ment, playing unusual arrangements
and original numbers, one of which
will be the presentation of popu-
lar tune in a number of versions
as it might have been written by
various noted composers.
Everywhere that Fray and Brag-
giotti have appeared they have been
hailed as masters of technique and
as leaders in the two-piano field.
In their conception of the posi-
bilities of two-piano music, in their
belief that modern, including swing
music is worthy consideration as
the classical, and in their belief that
humor has genuine place in music,
the two are real pioneers.
The concert will be given at 8:15
Monday night in the high school
auditorium.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-01
Friday Bridge
Club Hostess

Friday bridge club members met
this week with Mrs. Don G. Bitler
636 Sandalmood Drive, for their
bi-Weekly game of contract, Mrs
Bitler entertaining them at a pref
tily appointed luncheon.
Mrs. Howard P. Meyer and Mrs
Forrest E. Kutz won the high score
prizes and the other members pres
cnt included: Mrs. Minor o. Simms
Mrs. j. d. Adams, Mrs. Dorsey
WhltelaW and Mrs. Bitler, while
guests of the club were Mrs. Elmer
w. Heald and Mrs. Clarence Bjerke
of Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-01
Scanning l.V
News Horizol,
OPENS RECRUITING
STATION IN Ell centric

Chief Torpedoman Joseph F. Fltz-
Gerald of the San Diego recruiting
station was scheduled TO open a
recruiting station in Ell Centre
Monday and interview young men
on Tuesdays and Wednesdays of
every week thereafter. He will be
accompanied by Chief Pharmacist
Mate Richard p. Jennings who will
assist. The location of the station
will be announced next week.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-01
Highway Group to
Meet Next Week

Ell Centre will be the scene of
the annual reunion of the Imperial
Highway association next Saturday
night.
Phil Townsend Hanna, editor and
general manager of Westways, will
be the principal speaker at the din
ner at the Barbara Worth hotel
Association members from five
counties plan TO attend.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-01
Annual Red Cross
Ne e+inq Tuesdav

Election of officers and a talk by
Mark A. Thomas, field representa-
tive for the National Red Cross for
Arizona and Nevada, will be the
highlights of the Ell Centre chap
ter's meeting Tuesday night.
This meeting will start with a
dinner at $50 o'clock in the Cali
fornia hotel, and anyone who has
contributed one dollar or more to
the community chest drive is auto
matically a chapter member and
eligible to attend. Reservations for
the dinner should be made by Sun
day night with Mrs. w. J, Meagher,
telephone 794-M.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-01
Girls Drill Team
ADDS lieutenan+s

Increased proficiency and innova-
tons mark each appearance of the
Central Sergeanettes. girls drill
team, and their appearance Friday
night at the Holtville-El Centre
game was no exception to this rule.
Friday for the first time six
baton twirlers. to be known as
leutenants, were added, these six
appearing behind the majorette and
the two captains, and the whole
team being led as is customary by
little Lolita Vinfrido, mascot.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-01
De ANA Chapter
In Memorial.
Tribute

De ANA chapter, Daughters of
the American Revolution, honored
the memory OF one of it's members,
Mrs. Columbus Dillon who died last
June, by placing a memorial tablet
on her grave in Greenwood Men,
orial Park, San Diego.
Those who motored to San Diego
Tuesday for this service were: Mrs.
r. H. Congreve, vice-regent; Mrs.
Holmes Ramsdell, chaplain; Mrs. H.
c. Baughman, corresponding secre-
tary, and Mrs. G.. c. Lewis, chair
man of the historical research COM
mittee, members of Mrs. Dilloa's
family also being present.
These memorial tablets are placed
only on the graves of outstanding
members of the organization.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-01
British Relief
Asks Donations

Contributions of bedding, quilts,
towels and warm clothing were ur-
gently sought Saturday to make up
a box by Dec. II for transport to
Great Britain.
Collections were in charge of the
British War Relief association with
headquarters in Ell Centro. The
clothing will go to war refugees.
Donations may be made at 572 Main
street, or by calling Mrs. Laural
Ferguson in Holtville.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-01
Luncheon for
Mrs. Hendry

CALExICO, Nov. 3O.-Mrs. Adolpb
Binder entertained this week for
Mrs Sadie Hendry of Mendocino.
The guests for the greater part
including members of the Calexico
Women's Improvement club board
during Mrs. Hendry's term as club
corresponding secretary.
Mrs. Hendry was surprised with
dainty handkerchief shower from
the following: Mesdames E. f. Kel-
so, D. r. Kinsaid. w. II. Lorenz.
Della MERCER, o. p. Mandrapa, w.
A. McCampbell, and Mrs. Binder
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-01
Pastor Returns
For Services

HOLTVILLE. Nov. 30.-The Rev.
Mr.. A. j. CopasS, who has been
conducting services at the Baptist
church, will return from Los An
geleS, where he was called by his
wlte,s illness, in time to conduct
services Sunday morning and eve
ning. He will be at the church
each Sunday for the coming month.
MIS-. Copass is recovering from
her illness.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-01
Announcements
Of Mee+inqs

Ell Centre branch, National League
of American Pen Women will meet
Tuesday at 3 pm. at the home of
Mrs. Warren F.. Fox, east of Ell
Centre. Mrs. w. A. McFadden will
be in charge of the program.
American Legion Auxiliary coun-
ty council meets Monday at 8
o'clock pm. in the Calipatria Vet
Grams hall.
WOmen's Society of Chris tt a n
Service will meet Tuesday in the
social hall for an all-day session
which will start with a study group
meeting at II am. during which
Mrs. Gertrude Meade, missionary
nurse, will talk on the migrant
work in the valley. Mrs. c. S. Con-
ner and her committee will serve
luncheon at 1890 noon and in the
afternoon a business meeting and
program on missionary work in
foreign fields will be featured.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-01
MARRIAGE LICENSE
ISSUED BY CLERK

County Clerk w. j. McClelland
Friday issued a marriage license to
Jack p. Jones, %, of Ell Centro, and
Virginia A. Williams, %, of Holt
vile.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-01

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Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-01

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-17

with this boy? He raised foot and paved.
Jimmy giggled and shook hands. Nov
shake the other paw!" Pooch shook the other
paw, and tried to remember all the tricks he
used to know when he was young Slowly,
awkwardly, he reared up on his launches and
begged. He rolled over and played dead.
Jimmy clapped his hands. while Pooch
lolled on his back, blissfully content No one,
ever had appreciated him so thoroughly.
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wasn't COW at all - it was bull. Jimmy
laughed and waved The bull tossed his head
high, paved viciously. Then hi charged
Head thrust forward, tail straight out, he
Numbered across the field at Jimmy.
Pooch was afraid as he never had been
afraid before. His tail tucked itself between
his hind legs He wanted desperately to stink
away. His legs tried to run away, but his
heart wouldn't let them. He saw the great
horns lower, watched Jimmy falter. His heart
moved his legs one step forward. stiff1y. Then
he hurled himself at the bull, felt his fangs
tear through skin and flesh.
The bull flung him into the air. He crashed
with sckening thud. He shut his eyes and
bit deeper. The bull swung in a widening
circle, trying to shake the brown fury that
chung to his nose. But Pooch hung on, his jaw
muscles aching. his sides mercilessy battered
not thinking, not hoping, just hanging on
The bulls breath was hot in his face, and the
thunder of hooves loud in his ears. The world
was red fury whirling.
Pooch didn't see the men coming, waving
pitchforks, shouting. But he felt the bull toss
him higher than ever, felt his teeth tear loose,
felt his skinny old body sail through space and
crash to earth. Then he felt nothing at all.
Somewhere, far off, voice said, Good
dog" and the tip of Poochs tail thumped. A
siren was blowing. Horns were footing. Slowly
Pooch opened his eyes; man was bending
over him; another man was holding Jimmy.
Pooch lurched to his feet, staggered over to
Jimmy and licked the boys face.
(Confinvsd on poes 18)
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Jimmy ran around and around, crying,
Dead dog! Dead dog!" until he grew tired
and Topped down, whimpering.
Love shone in Pooch's rheumy eyes, He
wished Jimmy wouldn't cry; but at the same
time he enjoyed the muddled feeling of worry
and compassion and helpfulness. Especially
the helpfulness. Pooch had yearned all his life
to be helpful. The boy chung to Pooch and
moaned, Jimmy wants to 60 hooome!
FooCH pricked his ears. He knew what
home" meant. He stood up and shifted
around until he found the trail he'd made.
With Jimmy trotting beside him, he followed
the trail little way, lost it, picked it up,
lost it again. Pooch never did have keen
nose and nowadays all scents we're faint. He
snubbered, then went on aimlessly. They
we're, he realized, lost. Definitely lost He cir
cled frantically, shifting everywhere, but he
could find no faintest familiar smell.
Jimmy Jagged and stumbled, but Pooch
nosed him on, though they were following no
trail and were not guided by what people are
pleased to call instinct. They simply travelled
III OIC VI luOulS SOIllC ICCOSIuZdDlC SlSlI
or sound or smell. They weren't even going
in the right direction.
The setting sun was red glow between the
tree boles when, suddenly, the woods ended.
Jimmy and Pooch we're standing at the edge
of a pasture. Jimmy said, Look! Moo cow!"
He ducked under the fence and ran, fast as his
fat little legs could carry him, across the field.
Pooch followed
The moo COW" Numbered to its feet but it
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the meek Suddenly, though, he realized that
the rabbit wasn't bobbing ahead of him. The
rabbit wasn't bobbing at all. The rabbit was
gone.
Pooch circled aimlessly, wandered through
drifts of wild strawberry bloom and rugs of
gray velvet mullen Before he knew it he
was in the woods. The pungent smell of pine
needles tickled his nose The trees gave him
friendly feeling. Everything was quiet, as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-17
Il Short Story Complete in This Issue

~OONH woke, ydWneu, anu Cdinc stretching
Hout from behind the stove. He wagged a
d polite good morning to Cookie the Tiger,
who was curled up in the rocking chair.
Cookie the Tiger opened one eye in glance of
cold disdain and went back to sleep. Pooch
wished he could sit in the rocker, but in the
daytime it belonged to Ma and at night it was
Cookies chair Why cat should own chair
was more than Pooch could understand.
Pooch sneezed and rested his chin on the
window sill and surveyed the morning. 1t was
a nice spring day that made even an elderly
dog feel like kicking his heels and chasing
But Pooch sighed gustily; he missed the city
smells and the lamp posts and the streets he
used to know, though he knew he'd like the
country when Joe got we'll. Any place where
he and Joe could walk side by side, could sit
on the stoop in the cool of the evening, could
do nothing at all in meditative, companion
able silence was good enough for Pooch.
Twelve years ago last Christmas Joe paid
five dollars for Pooch and fake cocker
spaniel pedigree. Joe knew you couldn't buy
a good dog for five dollars. but he didn't
|expect Pooch to grow up into big dog He
did, though: Pooch was big, flop cared,
Timber jointed, brown and white mutt who
had had no beauty in his youth and had now
no dignity in his old age.
Pooch turned from the window and his ears
dropped limper than ever when he heard Mas
step on the stairs. He numbered to meet Ma,
but she sad Get out of my way. you great
lummox!" and patted Cookie. Cookie purred.
Edith hustled into the Kitchen looking lit
tie and skinny and harassed 10, Ma; got
the kettle on?"
Just got down. How's Joe?"
His legs hurt. tell him it's because the
breaks are mending, but Joe feels sort of
helpless, being laid up so long - Get down,
Pooch."
fooCH sided around behind Ma and slipped
into the parlor, which had been made into a
bedroom for Joe. He walked carefully, his
toenails clicking against the floor. over to the
bed and showed his cold nose into Joe's hand.
Joe squeezed the gray muzzle. Been catch
ing rabbits, Pooch?"
Pooch wagged blissfully.
LIAR" Joes pain creased face managed a
smile "You couldn't catch a three-legged
rabbit. We're two of a kind, Pooch - no
good for anything but making work for the
womenfolks couldn't dodge truck; now
look at me - flat on my back -"
Pooch eased forepaw onto the bed, then
the other paw He scroonched close, until he
could lick Joe's cheek. Joe patted the old dogs
head. They didn't hear Edith coming.
Joel she cried. you've let Pooch on the
bed again. Pooch gave Joe's cheek one last,
soldering kiss and slipped to the floor. He
ambled into the kitchen.
Ma opened the back door, go on out, she
said. go out and stay while!" Pooch
dropped out the door, looking back, his eyes
soft and pleading But Ma shut the door.
He investigated the big maple tree in the
yard, wishing it we're lamp post, and
mooched along the hedge. A rabbit darted
out. PoOch sat back on
his launches while
some dim sporting-dog ssSA'
heritage made him lift TAi
first one forepaw. then NEa2f
the other The rabbit IH
was yards away before
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small clearing, clutch
ing a handful of arbutus
blossoms, rubbing his
eyes, sobbing. He was
a little boy, about four
years old.
Pooch sidled up to
the boy and licked his
cheek.
The boy said, 60
way, you old dog.
Tim my wants his
mummy" and slapped
at Pooch.
Pooch sat down and
scratched and worried.
He wriggled closer,
watching the boy anx-
iously. How was he
going to make friends
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out. POOch sat back on
his launches while
some dim sporting-dog
heritage made him lift
first one forepaw. then
the other. The rabbit
was yards away before
he thought of chasing
it - then he shot for
W ard like a rusty
thunderbolt.
The rabbits liked
up tail bounced ahead
of him through the tall
grass behind the barn.
The distance between
them widened discour-
agingly, but Pooch,
once reused, had the
do-or-die tenaCity of
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-24
Mariinolich Yards
Here 10 Be Closed

Martinolich shipbuiiding Corp.
pioneer Taco boat builders.
Tuesday disclosed plans for clos
ing their plant at the head OF the
City waterway.
Famous for nearly half-een-
fury Of building fine craft. par.
ticularly purse-seinefs used for
salmon and sardine fishing. the
concern Is moving TO San Diego.
Earlier this year the Msrtinolloh
interests opened a large shipyafds
at San Francisco. the additional
plant at San Diego will be ooeu-
pied soon after Aug. l.
At that time. the Tacoma Boat
building Co. presently located at
the outer end of Middle waterway.
viii abandon its location and
henceforth operate At the former
nartinolich site.
For a seasons end summary Of
Taeoma's vast and eolorful boat.
building industry. read SOUND
ings" BY Casey Dawson on this
page.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-24

is brought here from Alaska.
Washington. Oregon. California
i Tacoma has become a vertitahle
mecca for Pacific Coast fishhoat
construction. We're ust selfish
enough to hate the thought Of
sharing that glory. We have a
personal affection for 4 shipyard's
hum Of activity. the smell Of new
wood. the satisfying saltiness Of
fishing craft. and all the name
"shipyard's implies
And the end of the Martinolich
yard here IS strictly 4 loss. IFS de-
partnre will not end its compefi-
ton with the remaining yards
There Is nothing on the good side
Of the ledger to compensate. As a
matter Of fact. we predict the
Martinolieh exodus Is the begin
ming Of a trend-we dislike the
whole thing)
commences in the autumn and
ends with July. Except for finish
ing work of a few vessels and the
launch of single remaining craft
this week. the 1910 season is now
ended This years construction
includes:
Martinolieh Shipbuilding Corp.
Lima v, an s2.foot purses einer
for John G. Spadero of Monterey
Calf.
Santa Rosa. an s2-foot purse
seiner for Leonardo Ventimiglia of
Monterey.
New Hope. an s2-foot purse
seiner for Salvatore Ventimiglia of
Monterey.
Twin Brothers. an s2-foot purse
seiner for Salvatore Maiorana of
Monterey.
San Jose. 7s-foot purse seiner
for A. c. Martinolieh of San Fran
cisco.
Two e0-foot purse-seiners were
built this season at their new San
Francisco yardsl
Western bodybuilding Co.
Western Pacific. a 100-foot tuna
clipper for Manuel Silva and part
ners western Pacific Coz of As
toria.
Western Queen. 94-foot purse
seiner for Spiro Babich of Gig
Harbor.
st. Francis. o3-foot purse
seiner for Hubert Ursich of Ia
coma.
Western Star. an S1-foot purse
seiner for Sal Russo of Monterey
Martinae bodybuilding Co.
Cavalcade. a % foot cannery
tender for w. D. Suryan of Ana
cortes.
Joe hi Maggie, o3-foot purse
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-24
The Stork Brought to. ;.

Mr.. and Mrs, Harry Y. Geeson.
1901 So. J ST. son. june -.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank II Rettke.
36lo No. Willard st, daughter.
June 20.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry ]. Greinke.
37i2 So. Milkeson st, daughter
June %.
Mr.. and Mrs. Meryl c. Milhoan.
i0is SO. 3ath st. daughter. June
81.
Mr.. and Mrs Harold O Michael
son. 5223 So. Steele st. daughter,
June 81.
Mr.. and Mrs. BENJAMIN n Rne.
holtz, 3577 So. G st. son. June 81.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin J. smebsek.
52o7 So, L st, daughter. June 10
Mr.. and Mrs. Thadeus W. Dy-
ment. 57o6 So. Sheridan ave. son,
June 10.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest o. Dahl
quist. 1s1i So. seth st. daughter.
June IA.
Mr. and Mrs John ] Adler. 3ii0
So. l. st, daughter. June Is.
Mr. and Mrs. Noel e. Davis.
1902 So. 4lst st. daughter. June
II.
Mr.. and Mrs Rufus ". Parker,
Falkland. son. June 20.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert X. Cal
hns, Auburn. daughter. June 81
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Y. Eaton. eit
So. | st. son. June IL.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph l.. Owen
Gravelly Lake. daughter, June Is.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles +. While.
1862 So. saith st. daughter, June
49,
Mr.. and Mrs Redmond J Pang-
born, 1908 No. Cedar at, daugh-
ter. June Is
Mr.. and Mrs. Darrell A. Baker.
7055 fawectt ave. daughter. June
IS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard A. Moody.
1927 So. Tacoma way, son, June
Is.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Linerud.
1918 No. 2sth st. daughter. june
IS.
Mr. and Mrs. Everett s. Thorn
bnrgh. sel7 No. Fraee st. son.
Juna -.