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Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-17
Mrs. Nellie Curtis
Returns From
Vacation Trip
sEELEY NOTES

Howard Curtis of Los Angeles
brought his mother, Mrs. Nellie
Curtis, home after she had spent
the summer visiting her two sons
and their families.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stockton and
two daughters spent the weekend
with Mrs. Stockton's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. A. Sheldon.
The Rev Mundel and wife left
Thursday for their home in Ingle-
wood after holding evangelistic
meetings in the church the past
two weeks.
Seeley Ladies Aid will hold an
all day meeting Tuesday and will
have an election of officers.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. p. Williams
spent Saturday in San Diego.
Seeley are sorry to lose four of
our young people: Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Smith and Mr.. and Mrs.
Lowell Pippenger left for San Diego
where they will make their home
In the future.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lonnie Murphy and
four children were visitors at the
home of Mrs. Nellie Davis over the
weekend from Coachella.
MIR. and Mrs. Ben Robertson left
Thursday for three weeks vaca-
tion OH the coast.
Mrs. S. T. Robinson was a din
ner guest Thursday at the home of
Mrs. Rene Parrish, Holtville.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-17
WPA OFFICIAL TO
VISIT PHOENIX

PHOENIX, Oct. II. tUP)-Mrs.
Florence Kerr, national head Of
professional and service projects of
the Works Projects Administration.
will arrive here Friday for a con-
ference with WPA officials, it was
announced today.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-17
MARINE CORPS FLIER
KILLED IN CUBA

WASHINGTON, Oct II. (UP)--
Second Lieutenant Bedford C. Mont
gomery of the marine corps was
killed Tuesday in an airplane crash
three miles west of McAlla field,
Guantanamo, Cuba. He was the
son of Robert Montgomery, Lanford
Calf.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-17
JASPER CENTER MEETS

Jasper farm center will meet at
Jasper school Thursday night at
7.30 to hear Frank Beyschlag and
Sheriff Robert Ware address the
group, according to Wes Anderson.
center director.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-17

The annual election of the XII
wants club took place Wednesday
at the De ANA. Leslie Dove was
elected president, Henry Forcher,
vice-president Albert Lowe trea-
surer; directors include DR.. T. E.
Bartholomew, Ernie Ellis, Dick En-
merson, DR.. Fred Gregg, Harry
Moss, Harold Mason and Rev. Mr.
Charles Thorman.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-17
Mrs. T.. ARender
Entertains Club
Group Of westside
ELM NOTES


club had it regular meeting at the
country home of Mrs. Coria AL
lender. After a pot-lunch luncheon
short business meeting was held
followed by program sponsored
by Mrs. Iva Lee Higgins on Colum-
bus. Roll call was answered by notes
on Columbus. Community singing
was enjoyed Members present
we're: Mesdames Curtis, HavenS
Gallaher, Green. Bowman, West
morland, Diehl. Rich Kramer, Hig-
gins, Boone, Smith, j. P. Smith
Cobliegh, Ingle, Hull, Dickson and
the hostess. Other guests were Mrs
M. l.. Boone and children Bobbie
and Richard Dickson Alex Cob
leigh
Thursday evening Ruth Kepley
rural supervisor showed some in
teresting moving pictures at the
Elm school A large group of pu-
pills and parents attended. These
are being shown as a new method
of education to the schools.
Mrs. Ted Roe enjoyed q visit
from her mother, Mrs. Sam Clark
of Ell Centre, Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Slusher Jr
have moved from Ell Centro to the
home of Mrs. Slusher's parents
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Gallaher on the
San Diego highway, Mrs. Slushel
is teacher at North End.
Mrs. Stares and daughter, Betty
of Seeley, were visitors at the Will
lard RAIDER home.
I. M Boone of Victorville is in
the valley looking after his ranch
on the Calexico highway while
here he is visiting with his brothers
H. L. and M. L. Boone
Sunday night supper guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Gene Higgins were
Mr.. and Mrs. Lonnie Murphy an1
children of Coachella Valley.
j. T. Sears and Fred Gait were
recently in the valley coming from
Lakeside.
Bobbie and Leo Dommigoni OF
Lakeside were weekend visitors in
the valley. They were former
residents of the valley, having mov-
ed to Lakeside this summer.
Weekend guest at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. M. l.. Boone was then
son, Philip Boone of San Diego.
Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hig-
gins and daughters Betty and Iva
Jean Mrs. Italie Kennedy and
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. H. Cannon enjoy
eel a picnic dinner on the desert.
A recent visitor of Mrs. Italie Ken
nedy was her daughter, Mrs. Nina
Vess and children of San Diego.
frankie Rosebaum attended q All
club meeting in San Diego Mon
day and Tuesday.
Mrs. Lizzie Taylor and Mrs. Dun
lap of Ell Centre were visitor& of
Mrs. Nellie Lowe.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-17

OH UOH DtIItVe tHtSc tn1ngS
Even through alright censorship, the stencil of
hundred high crimes in far places has reached
your nostrils. How?
We've had businessmen and politicians and,
yes, publishers in America who have tried to
hoodwink the public. A good many have gone to
Jail and others are on the ash heap, tossed out by
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-17
Who
told you?
By NORMAN CHANDLER
cboirmon. Newspaper PvbIishsSs commifiss

THE German public believes
L Germany is protecting Norway
and Denmark. The Russians think
that southern Finland and the little
Baltic nations came joyously into
the arms of the Soviet Union.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-17
Mrs. waggoner
Goes TO |. A.
For Operation
CALEXICO NOTES

CALEXICO, Oct. 17-Rev. and
Mrs. Charles Thorman of the Bapt-
ist church held open house in the
church parlors last Sunday after
noon. Many friends called greet
ed the pastor and his wife wishing
them success as they start the
second year of their pastorate.
The tea table was made attractive
with large clusters of white lilies
and purple asters. Serving the
guests were Blanch Cavanah, Katie
Willingham, Dorothy Gray and
Marjory Kirbrell.
Mrs. j. w. Lawson contributed a
group of vocal solos. Other musical
contributions were made by Betty
Culver, Joan and Jane McCampbell.
Some 60 guests were in attend
ance during the afternoon.
DR.. Dora Axe accompanied Mrs.
Emmett Waggoner to Los Angeles
Sunday where she will enter the
osteopathic hospital for a major
operation.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-17

There are ten or hundred new p1astics that
promise an amazing list of useful products.
There'll be standardized television soon Holly
wood is making whole series of patriotic mus-
- GALS There is a sale of ehdren's coats today at
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-17

public opinion. You heard of these things You'll
hear of more. Hon.?
We've had brave and true men in these same
fields who have done great and good things for
you and others. The news of their deeds has come
to you, also. How?
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-17

Thursday evening Ruth Kepley
rural supervisor showed some in
teresting moving pictures at the
Elm school A large group of pu-
pills and parents attended. These
are being shown as a new method
of education to the schools
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-17

Attending the county board meet
ing Ell Centro Friday were Mes
DANES E. E. Kelso, Henry Forcher
and r. L. Glasby.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Binder
drove to San Diego Thursday and
remained over the weekend, re-
turning Sunday.
Walker Willingham and family
who have lived in Calexico many
years left Monday for Alhambra to
reside permanently. His daughter,
Katherine, has resigned her posi-
ton and will follow her family
about the fifteenth of the month.
Mrs. J. E. Steintorf, president
emeritus of the Woman's Improve
ment club, arrived Wednesday to
be in attendance at the good gov
ernment program of the club at
De ANA Thursday evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-17

A recent visitor of Mrs. Italie Ken
nedy was her daughter, Mrs. Nina
Vess and children of San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-17

frankie Rosebaum attended q All
club meeting in San Diego Mon
day and Tuesday.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-17

Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Gene Hig-
gins and daughters Betty and Iva
Jean Mrs. Italie Kennedy and
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Cannon enjoy
eel picnic dinner on the desert.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-17

In America, then, the things you learn from
your newspaper contribute largely to your liberty
and nightly to your comfort. Of course, you
must pay for your newspapers. The nations news
paper bill is slightly less than the bill for candy
just few cents day.
I call it a fai,.bargain.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-17

George Forsberg was Los An
geles visitor over the weekend and
upon his return was accompanied
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-17
CaIipatria P..T.A.
Draws Plans for
Annual Carnival
CALIPATRIA NOTES

The Twice Told Tales Book club
met at the home of Mrs. Glen Wal
ker Wednesday evening, and heard
Mrs. Ralph Congreve review "The
sIcther of the Smiths, by Lorraine
Carr. Current events were given by
the members, after which dainty
refreshments we're served by the
hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-17

Miss Villa Sparks. of Ari2ol
is here visiting her sister. M
Irene Burnett.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-17

Mrs. Ted Roe enjoyed a visit
from her mother, Mrs. Sam Clark
of Ell Centre, Thursday.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Friddle en-
tertained guests from Whittier
over the last weekend. They in
eluded Mrs. Minnie Capley and
granddaughter Nadine, Mr.. ari Mrs
Gene Capley and children Jimmie
and Kenneth.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-17

Mrs. Lizzie Taylor and Mrs. Dun
lap of Ell Centre were visitor& of
Mrs. Nellie Lowe.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-17

Mr.. and Mrs. James Slusher Jr.
have moved from Ell Centre to the
home of Mrs. Slushers parents,
Mr.. and Mrs J. T. Gallaher on the
San Diego highway, Mrs. Slushel
is teacher at North End
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-17

Tuesday
of his snaner. !.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-17

Bobbie and Leo Dommigoni of
Lakeside were weekend visitors in
the valley. They were former
residents of the valley, having NOV
ed to Lakeside this summer.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-17

Westmorland will suffer q great
loss when Harold Dickerson ane
his family leave for Calipatria
where Mr.. Dickerson has accepted
the position of chief of police. The
Dickersons have been here for sew
eral years, where they have played
an important part in the civic ae-
tivities of the city. Dickerson has
been the city night watchman fol
six years.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-17

Weekend guest at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. M. L. Boone was their
son. Philip Boone of San Diego.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-20
CRITICISM. CONFIDENCE

PARIS, March 20.-The Chamber of Deputies, early today, voted con- fidence in the Daladier Govern ment but departed from the war time unanimity ballot with 23e voting for confidence, voting nc confidence and about 300 abstain ing from voting.
 The motion urged Premier Da- ladier to immediately take, in all domains, measures indispensable tC bring Frances force to the maxi mum and to carry the war to vic tory in close accord with our AL lies"
 The vote came after 12 hours debate in a secret session during which Premier Daladier was ques- toned closely on many phases of recent developments.
 The motion of confidence i'm piled criticism of the past cam paign.
 Daladier was, early today, ex- pected to revise his Cabinet mo- mentarily.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-20
FARLEY SAYS HIS NAME
 WILL BE PRESENTED AT
 DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, March 20 Postmaster General James A. Far ley, Chairman of the Democratic National Com m t tee, asserted frankly and without reservation that his name will be presented to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago for the Presidential nom- ination.
 Farley added: And that's that
 The statement which came during continued speculation on President Roosevelt's plans, was made tc newspapermen as Farley arrived here to confer with group oi Democrats.
 Farleys name has already beer entered in this States Presidential primary on April 20 but there had been some belief he might be trying to tie up the states Democrats foi Roosevelt.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-20
By PRESTON GROVER

WASHINGTON, March 20.-Uncie Sam is conducting a treasure hunt the most thorough in the coun- try's history.
 It's a scientific search for seven minerals essential in the making of war weapons. They are: mangao- csc, tin, nickel, chromium, tungsten antimony and mercury.
 The Army and Navy Munitions Board lists all seven as strategic minerals" is, if this country went to war, all would have to ne obtained, in whole or in part, from sources outside the United States
 A four-year investigation of ore deposits is being made by experts of the Geological Survey and the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-20
ALASkAN'S
 WIFE DEAD
 IN MURDER
Mother Is Found Stuffed in Cupboard-S Sought
 for Killing

SEATTLE, March 20. - The bi- zarre and brutal cupboard killing of attractive Mrs. Harriet Bedding, 45, sent city and county officers out today in an intensive search for her son, Denzel Davis, B, on a murder warrant.
 Mrs. Bedding was found beaten, stabbed and trussed yesterday in a cupboard under her sink drain- board in their suburban bungalow.
 Is Stab Wounds
 Dr Gale Wilson, autopsy surgeon, attributed her death to eighteen stab wounds of an ice pick or some other small weapon, but the skull was also fractured by some blunt instrument.
 The woman had been garroted and trussed with tw oelectrical cords and a dog chain in the cupboard, which was in turn nailed shut.
 Warrant Obtained
 Deputy Prosecutor Charles Rails said a warrant for Denzel Davis's arrest was obtained on the basis of a story from Davis's estranged wife June, 2l, who said she stayed with him at hotel Monday night after four months of separation and that he was acting strange and nervous, told her of the killing and then said he planned to kill her, but lost his nerve and was going to get house. keeping room and turn on the gas. "
 The Bedding Woman's fifth hus- band is reported to be a resident of McGrath, Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-20
Hangars, Am m unition Dumps, and Workshops
 SheIIed During Night
GROUPS OF PLANES
 AT WORK IN RELAYS
Nazi Batteries Make Ter rifle Defense-0ne
 Bomber Down
(By Associated Press)

Great Britain unleashed gruel- ing attack on Germany's air base on Sylt Island last night, blasting hangars, ammunition dumps and work shops for more than six hours in what is possibly the longest air raid on military objective in world history
 The attack began last night and continued seven hours. as bombers worked in relays ferrying deadly loads of bombs across $50 miles of the North Sea.
 Fires Set by Bombs
 Each succeeding wave was guided by fires set by previous bombs,
 Clouds and moonlight aided the attack.
 Eye witnesses in Denmark. during the night, said at least one ammuni- tion dump and perhaps several oth- CTS were exploded by the British bombs
 Return to Scene
 The Royal Air Forces are report ed to have returned to the scene again early today with bombs, ma chine guns and cameras to work more havoc and to prove their de- struction with pictures.
 Poor visibility, compared to the bright moonlight and drifting clouds last night. prevented Danish coastal observers from estimating accurately the number of British planes in the follow-up raids.
 Six Groups in Raids
 The observers said that apparent ly there were six groups of planes in the raids today with reverber- ating explosions equal of those of last night.
 German air batteries are heard keeping up a terrific defense.
 Great Destruction
 The British Air Ministry reports that already seaplane hangars, rail- way, barracks, jetties and concrete ramps have been destroyed
 The British newspapers today ex- hausted superlatives in praise of the present wars biggest raid.
 Fast Bombers Employed
 The newspapers claim that be- tween 30 and 50 fast bombers, only one of which failed to return, were concentrated in last nights attack.
 nt.- koc ,- which German planes have been
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-20
NAVY DRYD0Ck TO BE VOWED TO
 PEARL HARB0R
Tugs Preparing 10 Move Giant Device from
 New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, La, March 20 Tugs are getting up steam to start moving the 6,500-ton 40-year- old floating drydock to Pearl Har- bor, Honolulu, 5000 miles away in a Navy defense move.
 The drydock will be used for al except the largest battleships of the Navy.
 It will probably be lowed dis tance of only 100 miles every 24 hours and may be four months on the voyage.
 It will take long time going through the Panama Canal and is the largest device ever taken through the waterway.
 The move was ordered by Presi- dent Roosevelt last year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-20
D a a dier's Government Falls Because of Con-
 duet of War
CRITICISM COME TO
 HEAD, CHAMBER VOTE
Deputies Voted Confidence at Secret Session.
 Gave Orders

PARIS, March 20-Premier Da- ladier resigned today amid criti- cism of Frances prosecution of the war.
 President LeBlun has asked Fin ance Minister Reynaud to form a War Cabinet"
 Reynaud said he will give the President his reply tomorrow.
 Daladier has been Premier since April 10, 1888, and since the AL lied war against Germany started has had virtually dictatorial pow CTS He has weathered many pre- vious storms.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-20
PROPOSED
 ALLIANCE
 OBJECTED
Soviet Russia Will Fight Norway, Sweden and
 Finland Paet

MOSCOW, March 20.-The TaSs News Agency declared today it is au- thorized to state that Russia will consider any defense alliance be- tween Finland. Norway and Sweden as aimed at Soviet Russia" The alliance, the Agency says, would be contradictory to the Russo Finnish peace treaty.
 The statement contradicts Nor wegian reports that Russia would not object to the triple alliance.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-20
Delegate Dimond Working For Better Fatalities of
 Transportation in Alaska

purchase of two planes for use of the Alaska Game Commission, and cited details of the rescue Of Ben ton w. Davis of the Civil Aeronaut- ics Authority, in which Wildlife ag- ents Grenold Collins and Clarence Rhode. and civilian pilot Dick Mill Ter of Anchorage, participated last month.
 Transportation Facilities
 Pointing out that the Territory has sufficient natural resources to properly support several million peo- pie, MT. Dimond stated that it was his considered judgment that the population would be steadily and sufficiently increased from year to year over a period of many years if we could only secure fairly ade- ouate facilities of transportation at reasonable cost to bring people from the States to Alaska and then to provide them with similar facili- LlcS WIUIllIl Jiic lClIlDOlJ iCoCil III this connection he said that the facilities needed are of three types -"on the sea, on the land, and in the air"
 The Delegate said, With respect to air travel, what is needed at the present time is an improvement and enlargement of existing airplane landing fields and the costruction of some others to take care of traffic within the Territory and also to provide for air transport, includ- ing air mail, between the United States and Alaska This entire pro- landing fields and the construction at comparatively slight expense, and it ought to be undertaken without delay"
 Land Transportation
 With reference to land transpor- tation needs, MT. Dimond said, Tn my opinion. at the present time it
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-20
Outcome of War 10 Decide Position of
 Citizens Of Neu!raIs

TORONTO, March 20.-The Unit ed States Minister to Canada James Cromwell, said that the liberty, livelihood and safety ot the neutral citizen might be de- pendent upon the outcome of the present war.
 Cromwell addressed the Toronto Canadian Club. He also said that if the Allies won the war he could see no threat to the wellbeing or the social and economic order of the neutral democracies.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-20
Cromwell
 Is Called
 On Speech
Minister to Canada Asked by Hull for Official
 Version of Talk

WASHINGTON, March 20-Sec- retary of State Ccrdell Hull has directed James Cromwell, Minister to Canada, to send him at once an official version of his Toronto speech, made yesterday, praising the Anglo-French war aims and criti- cising Germany.
 To make sure there is no delay, Secretary Hull has also asked the American Legation at Ottawa to for ward their copy of the speech since Cromwell is now visiting at his New Jersey home.
 Representative Martin J. Sweeney, of Ohio, demanded an investigation and possible recall of "our play boy Minister to Canada"
 Representative Hamilton Fish of New York requested information to whether Cromwell was expressing the views of President Roosevelt.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-20
WAGE AND HOUR FINDING ExEMpTS
 TIN OPERATIONS
Alaska Industry Designdf. ed as SeasonaI-May
 Work 56 Housr

WASHINGTON, March 20.-The Wage and Hour Administration to- day made preliminary finding that open cut or surface mining of placer tin in Alaska is a seasonal industry entitled to partial exemp- ticn from the wage and hour law.
 Unless objections are filed the order will become final in 15 days. It will permit employees to work 56 hours per week for a maximum of IA weeks per season without payment of overtime.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-20
By J. J. ECKLES

Secretary to Delegate Dimond
 WASHINGTON, March 9-(Spee- ial Correspondence)-W the ap- propriation bill for the Department of the Interior was before the House on March 5, Delegate A. J. Dimond urged the need for the Alaska It. ems in the measure. He expressed particular qualification for the m- clusion of an item to permit the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-20
GERMAN VIEWPOINT

BERLIN, March 2U-Authorlzeo sources said the resignation Of the French Cabinet is symptom oi evident disunion within France as the French people are beginning to realize their war inciters man euvered the Nation into a sltua- tion to which the Nation IS not equal
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-20
TpEA5URE HUNT I5 BEING
 CONDUCTED BY UNCLE SAM;
 5EAR(HWILL BE THOROUGH

Bureau of Mines. Ore samples are being analysed in Government laboratories, and the Bureau oi Mines is doing research on metal lurgical methods.
 There have been no startling discoveries since the work got un- der way last fall. However, Bu- reau of Mines engineers say there is hope that potential resources oi three metals = chromium, tung- sten and antimony-will be found adequate for wartime needs. The outlook isn't so bright, however for manganese or tin. Most of the excavation work thus far has been in the west and southwest. WHAT WE HAVE-AND HAVEN'T
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-20
SENATE WANTS WIRE -TAppING
 TO BE pR0BED

WASHINGTON, March 20-The Senate has ordered an investiga- tion into wire tapping, approving Senator Greens resolution which provides s15.000 for the probe.
 The investigation would be con- ducted by the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-20
NAVY MAN THROUGH

James B. True, Navy engineer, was a through passenger on the Northland for Sitka where he will assume a supervisory position on the airbase project. He is accom- panied by Mrs. True.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-20

Lionel Barrymore, the actor, was only fifteen years old when he anpeared on the stage in The Rivals.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-20
NO COMMENT

SOMERSVILLE, N. J., March 2O.- Cromwell said he has no comment to make. He is wealthy in his own name and his wife, the former Doris Duke, is als owealthy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-20

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