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Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-18
Washinston's Birthday Party
For Los Amigos Friday

parents may attend the morning
service.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elon Berkman and
Mr.. and Mrs. R. c. Rayburn were
the committee responsible for the
pleasant evening enjoyed by the
following Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Rob-
erts, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C.
Reeder, Mr.. and Mrs A. j. Smaller,
DR.. and Mrs. George w. Thomas,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Noel, Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. M. Moore, Mr. and Mrs.
George Adams, Harold Stewart,
members; Mr. and Mrs. George
Rives, Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde She'll
strom, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Mccall,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence BackuS,
guests.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-18
chnss:. ssnSs': OF Interest to Women soass, society,"
Peggy Cox Has
Birthday Party

Peggy Cox reached the age of II
this week and in honor of that i'm
portant event her mother. Mrs. Sam
Cox, gave a dinner party Friday
night at the Cox home. 1920 Olive
avenue, later taking the group to
the theatre.
Table decorations were particular
ly attractive, carrying out an effec-
tive color scheme of red and white.
Guests included: Armina Elvan-
der, Betty Jean Peacock. Dorothy
Hunt, Martha Jeanne jenkins, Ber-
nice Payson. Phyllis Justman, Mary
Lou Hunter. Winifred Anderson,
Marjorie Watson Jeanne Dclp, Jew
el Thompson, Dorothy Ann Mitchell,
Beverly Burger, Barbara Cox. Peg
gy Cox.
Mrs. Cox was assisted by her aunt,
Mrs. A. r. Underwood
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-18
Lutheran Women's S
League Meets

Newly electeN officers of the Lu-
leran Women's league, took over
heir respective duties at the meet
Ing Thursday at the home Of Mrs.
r. S. Turner. 1859 Olive avenue;
Mrs. w. Aycock. chairman; Mrs.
r. Carr, treasurer, and Mrs p.
Neipp, secretary.
The group voted to send a dona-
ton to the American Bible society
to help with their work of dis
tributing Bibles to the needy at
home and abroad.
Commentator of the work done
by the women was made by the
Rev. Mr.. Paul Neipp. Lcnten hymns
were sung and q social hour fol-
lowed, Mrs. Aycock inviting the
league to her home for the next
meeting.
Visitors present included Mrs. C.
Dove of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. King
of Calexico, and Mrs. A. Sawyer
and Mrs B. Smith of Ell Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-18
Home Department Meetings
For Next Two Weeks Named

choon will be served by Mesdames
Frohly, Martha RoSson. Vera
Hughes and Jim Nelson Immediate
lv after the luncheon Elmer Heald.
district attorney, will speak to the
group.
McC a b c-EucalyptuS. Thursday.
Feb. 90. 1890. at the Richard Moore
home 1861 WcnSley. Mrs. G.. c. Mar
shall and Mrs. I Thanner. project
leaders. will demonstrate the making
of slip covers, a luncheon will be
served at noon. and in the afternoon
plans for the county fair exhibit will
be discussed.
Calipatria- Tuesday. Fob. 27, bottl-
ing of fruit Juices under tho direction
of Miss Glenn with a citrus foods
luncheon at noon.
Alamo Verde. Wednesday. Feb. 28,
at the w. Steiner home with bottl-
ing of citrus juices and citrus
foods luncheon as the projects also
Spruce c-WeStmOrland. Wednesday,
Feb. 28. at the Hucklc home where
project leaders will direct the max
ing of slip covers.
Rose-Mesquite, Thursday. Feb. %
at the A. o. Dolson home. with bot
ting OF citrus juices as the project
County chairmen have their
monthly meeting on Friday. March
I, at 10 a. IN. in the court house
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-18

Los Amigos of the Presbyterian
church celebrated the birthday of
George Washington at their month
ly party Friday night in the social
hall of the church.
Red, white and blue streamers,
huge American flags, portrait
of the great president, carried out
this theme, which was repeated in
the refreshments of cherry pie
and the favors, miniature flags.
Appropriate games were featured,
the prizes going to Mrs. Reeder
and Mr.. RiveS.
During the business session the
club voted to continue its project
of maintaining nursery Sunday
morning for children SO that their
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-18
Bridge Dinner at
R.W.Ware Home

Exquisite white tulips made a par
ticularly decorative centerpiece for
the dining table at the smart bridge
dinner given Friday night by Nh
and Mrs. r. w Ware, 469 Len Rey
avenue.
Covers we're laid for: Mr. and
Mrs. Ben Hulsc, MI. and Mrs. Leroy
Holt, Mr. and Mrs. Ross T. Hickcox
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Curricr, Mr.
and Mrs. Roy E. Breedlove. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Kepley, DR.. and Mrs.
Forrest E. Kutz, and the hosts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Holt received the
high score bridge prize, Mr.. anS
Mrs. Hlckcox. the second, and Mr..
and Mrs. Kepley, the low.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-18
Miss Edith Redit
Visits WaItons

Miss Edith Redit, former in
Struction supervisor for Imperial
county who is now q member of
the San Diego state college factul-
ty, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Roger
Walton. 642 Hamilton avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walton held open
house for Miss Redit Friday night,
inviting in particular Mr.. and Mrs
G. B. Collins as guests as MI COL
Inns was county superintendent of
schools under whom Miss Rcdit
worked. Saturday and Sunday Mr.
and Mrs. Walton planned to hold
open house so that the many
friends of Miss Rcdit might have
an opportunity TO see her.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-18
North California
Areas Get Rain.
Then Clear Skies

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. II. CUP)
Skies began clearing after early
morning rains in northern Califor-
mia today and the U. s. weather
bureau forecast generally fair wea-
ther in the area for the weekend
The forecast indicated cloudy con-
.ditions would prevail in southern
California, with light showers to-
hight in the northwest corner OF the
southland and SHOWS in the noun
tains tonight and tomorrow.
The bureau said temperatures
would fall slightly in the state.
The overnight rains we're heavy
in the northern part of the state
with Eureka reporting lac inches
and Redding l59 inches for a "a
hour period ended at S a. m. SsN
Francisco had 48 and Sacramento
IT. There was no measurable pre-
cipitation during the period in Fres.
no, Los Angeles or San Diego.
Torrential rain fell for two brief
periods in the San Francisco bay
area this morning, causing some
damage.
Power poles fell in Oakland and
the Pullman and Richmond districts
were without lights until repairs
we're made. East Oakland Easements
were flooded and boats in Berkeley
yacht harbor we're buffeted by wind
and rain.
The weather bureau reported that
gales had been blown themselves out
off the coast, after reaching velo-
city of 10 miles an hour at Cape
Mendocino and touching so miles
an hour elsewhere along the north
ern coastline.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-18
Anti.0|son Demo
ToFiqht PURGE

SACRAMENTO. Feb. II. up
Asscmblyman Don Allen, Los An
geles anti-Olson Democrat, said to-
day he would fight "at the polls
a purge" directed against him by
the Los Angeles county Democratic
central committee.
Allen. representative of the 63rd
assembly district, was informed in
"a letter from B. J. Kelly, chair
man Of tho central committee, that
he no longer has the support of
the party because of his opposition
to Gov. Culbert Olsons policies
Allen is one of the 10 Democrats
who Joined with Republicans to
control the lower house at the
present special session.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-18

Ihis personal representative to Pope
Plus XII who has agreed to receive
imo in this capacity.
We shall explore every possibility
that a repre- sentative of the presi-
dent may properly do to assist in
furthcring his desire Of freedom
and independence for all nations.
Not only has his holiness evidenced
his profound interest in any step
which might lead toward this goal,
but his declarations on behalf of
suffering humanity regardless or
race or creed have led us in this
country to believe that useful pur-
pose might be served through some
coordination of effort"
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-18

games were given to the winners at
each table: Cecil Gillett. Mrs. L. A.
Harris, Emery Girard, Mrs. E. j,
Smith, Mrs. Edna Morrison. Mrs.
Won Fluss was assisted by Mrs Har-
y Warkentin. Mrs. Herman Taylor,
and Mrs Charles Ferguson.
Guests were Judge and Mrs. j.
E. Simpson, Judge Leslie Burr, Mr.
and Mrs. E. l.. Hiteman, Cecil Gill
lett, Mr. and Mrs. Emery Girard
James McDill. Mrs. Morrison, Mr.
and Mrs. Lemuel Bradshaw aVd
from Holtville. Mrs. L. A. Harris,
with Betty and Mary Lee Harris,
Mrs. E. j. Smith and Mrs. John
Kavanaugh.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-18
D.U.V. toHear
n. T. Osborne

Hugh T. Osborne will be guest
speaker for the patriotic program
SPONSORED Monday night by Anna
Maria Ross tent No. 70. Daughters
of Union Veterans of the Civil War.
this meeting to take place at 7;30
o'clock III the veterans hall in Ell
Centro.
In addition to Mr. OSborncS ad-
dress. special music will be present
ed and a social evening is planned.
The program is open to the public,
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-18
Bryce Of Canyon
Fame Succumbs

BRYCE, Feb. II. (UP)-Funera
services were held here today for
George Alvin Bryce, pioneer Arizon-
an and member of the family which
founded this small town.
Bryce died at his home yesterday
at the age of 10.
A native of Pine Valley. Utah.
Bryce came to Arizona in 1883. His
pioneer family was largely respon-
sible for development of this area
and the Bryce canyon in Utah was
named in its honor.
He is survived by his wife. six
daughters. including Miss Jessie
Bryce of Yuma and three sons.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-18

Program Proposed

WASHINGTON. Feb. II. up
A special naval board today recon-
mended to Secretary of Navy
Charles Edison that funds be sought
for construction of a 100000 Gu
bic foot dirigible. a blimp construc-
ton program. and development Of
lighter-than-air training facilities.
The board was appointed by Edi-
son to investigate lighter-than-a air
policy. 1t said that large alrships
of the 1000, ,000-cubic feet class
should be deferred although they
should "be kept in the naval pic
ture."
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-18

10 El Centre where they are now
making their home.
Mrs Azhderian is a graduate OF
Central high school, class of 1888,
and is we'll known among the city'S
younger set.
Her husband is a Turlock and
Ell Centro shipper and broker and
is a graduate of both Turlock high
school and Modesto junior college.
MI and Mrs. Azhderian are at
home to their friends at 727 North
Tenth street.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-18
Lucille Coulter Married to
Levon Azhderian in Reno

Mrs. Betty Coulter of 1893 North
Sixth street, has announced the
marriage of hcr daughter, Lucille,
10 Levon AzhGcrian on Jan. 26 in
Reno, Nevada.
The pretty bride chose for her
wedding frock powder blue crepe
and with it wore an orchid corsage
and black accessories.
After their marriage Mr.. and Mrs.
Azhderian spent several days In San
Francisco and in Turlock visiting
Mr.. Azhderian'S parents. returning
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-18
Tawanka Group
Enjoys Party
Cherie Hamilton

CIItIIt fidIIIIIUUII IIOIIIN N07
headquarters Tuesday night for the
members of Tawanka Camp Fire
group who had a pot luck dinner
and Valentines party there, play
ing number of games after din
ner.
Among those present were: Peg
gy Mcclure, Norma Jane Sharp,
Roberta Gum. Esther Weakley.
Dorothy Lively. Cherie Hamilton
Phyllis Maxwell. Phyllis Smith
Betty Flo Slade, Mary Edna Doff-
ing, Kathleen Burnett, Patsy Bar
ker and Miss Verla Doxey, guardian
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-18
TURNER FUNERAL
SCHEDULED SI'NDAT

Funeral services for Miss Eddie
Turner, 81, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Turner, Negro residents of
Ell Centro, we're scheduled at the
Lemons chapel at 3 p. m. Sunday.
She will be buried at Evergreen
cemetery. She died Tuesday.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-18
THE pOsT-PRESS. Ell CENTRO. CALF.
Clubs
Society
Frid day Bridge
Club Hostess

Friday bridge club members were
the guests of Mrs. r. B. WhitelaW.
45l Sandalwood Drive. for luncheon
and bridge this week.
Covers were laid for Mesdames
Leroy Holt, Dorsey Whitelaw, Don
c. Bitter. Minor O. Simms, Howard
P. Meyer, j. D. Adams, Ross T
Hickcox. Forrest E. Kutz and the
hostess.
Bridgn prizes went TO Mrs. Holt
and to Mrs. HickcoX
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-18
Entertain for
Clark Laws

Mr.. and Mrs r. K. Tilton Of
GA South Eighth street entertained
Thursday for Mr.. and Mrs. Clark
Lay whose marriage is a recent
event.
Guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Lay
and Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Cock
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-18
Lee WoIfes Have
Baby Boy

Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Wolfe are the
parents of baby boy born Friday
at the Ell Centro hospital, weighing
five pounds, two ounces.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-18
Rummase Sale
Next Saturday

st. Pauls guild is sponsoring
rummage sale for Saturday, Feb. "a,
IN the vacant building next door
10 Don's cafe. 467 Main street.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-18
Service Wed.
At St. PauFs

Corporate Communion will be cele-
brated Wednesday at ST Paul's Epi5-
Copal church at 10 am.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-18
BEE KEEPERS TO
MEET SUNDAY

Imperial Valley Beekeepers as
sociation will meet for dinner at
the California hotel in Ell Centro
at O'Clock Sunday evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-18

Mrs c. II. Gerecke of San Fran
cisco, who has been visiting her
father, Dr w. w. Apple, is recover
ing from serious attack of
pneumonia.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-18
News Items About
Valley Residents

MI and Mrs. Bayard Rippy Of
Richmond spent several days this
week i'll tho valley staying at the
l.. f. Rlppy home,
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-18

jimmy RapSon has recuperated
sufficiently from his recent opera
ton to bc able to leave the Ell Cen
tro hospital and return to his home.
The Nome nugget., 1940-07-15
The National Convention

National political conventions as exemplifed by the Democrat ic gathering which met in Chic ego today have no legal stand ing out nevertheless, their deci- sions. are of binding force, by custom and tradition on the pol itical parties represented by the convention delegates" John Hall clerk of the United States dis trict Court, for the Fourth Div ision recently observed.
 National conclaves to nomin- ate President and Vice-President were not originated until 1892, when Jackson, candidate for re- election brought together polit- ical adherents representing all parts of the country to secure the nomination not of himself for the presidency but of his freind and supporter, Van Buren for the vice-presidency.
 Previously self constituted committees consisting of mem bers of congress, met and sell ected the candidates.
 "Since Jackson's time, the con- vention system has been adopted by every political party.
 Tn no other country has the practice been followed with such long-continued success. At Chic ago, there is not likely to be any rival to Roosevelt, but, if there should be, the defeated aspirant would not think of starting a mil itary revolt.
The Nome nugget., 1940-07-15
ALASKA LINKED TO THE STATES
(Portland Oregonian-


 Alaska We have you corner ed! Only a few wing flaps and we who smugly call ourselves "civilization' are upon you, crowding you cose, your back to your high mountains. Throw down your gunl
 You men who have loved free dom and adventure, who hate the hampering bonds that are necessary where many i've in close proximity, who hark back to the days when Never a law of God or man runs north of 53," are now to feel the thongs that bind you to the western hemisphere The hemisphere must be more thrifty of its com ponent parts, draw them closer, organize its industries and ex- change so there will be no waste. You, Alaska, have a part to play.
 Only few hours from Port land now, a distance that before the Clipper hopped, required nearly as many days Indeed, the world is nosing down upon you.
The Nome nugget., 1940-07-15
DELAY IS DANGEROUS

The idea of compulsory mill tary training for the youth of America gains strength propor- tionate to Hitler's drive against the bulwarks of democracy in Europe. The establishment o1 such a system, expensive though it will be, is the country's bes answer to the charge of Musso lini that the worlds democracie. are "decrepit."
 Gen. John J. Pershing, who probably knows more about moo ern warfare than any other Am erican, declares that compulsory training should be inaugurated in the near future" War Secre- tary Stinnson endorses it. A news paper poll of the membership of Congress discloses a growing sen timent for some form of military drill; whether compulsory or vol untary, is not indicated.
 Congress and the country should face the issue now. One fact that helps make democracies "decrepit" if they are-lies in their sloWness to reach major de cisions. They like to put things off, reluctant to do today any
The Nome nugget., 1940-07-15
EDITORIAL
Chicago Democratic Mecca

Eyes of politically minded Am erica focus today on Chicago where the national convention ot the Democratic party has open ed.
 The big trek of stalWarts of the party and delegates from ev- cry part of the union and the far-fiung possessions-not except ing Alaska is on.
 Although the party has been entrenched in power the last eight years, fortifying itself with policies of the New Deal and ev- cry strategem at it's command, mystery surrounds the big issue of who will be chosen to lead the party cohorts in the coming cam paign.
 At no time in party political history has there been such a mysterious entry into a nationtal convention - no apparent Spon- taneous choice aside from the pos sible incumbent who with all the adroitness of a strategiSt has parried the third-term issue, re- fusing to say whether or no he will accept a prefer to defy the American tradition and run again.
 The answer. probably will not come until nominations are made and the big chieftain will be giv- en the opportunity to refuse or reject the tempting morsel.
 With congress adjourned for ten days and business of the na- tion in the meantime in the back ground, it can be depended upon there is plenty stirring as the war drums throb in the politca camps of the disciples of Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson ct al
 The third-term riddle will not keep them guessing much long CT. But when sphinx speaks what. Willkie, nominee of the COP has expressed the hope Roosevelt will be nominated, de claring that if he is, there will be a clear-cut issue.
 Before another week expires, the people will knoW-the die will be cast, and whatever the the nomination seems to be in the the fur will fly until November. Look for the hottest campaign, laying bare most momentous is sues at stake in many a year if not the history of the nation.
 Fairbanks NeWs-Miner
The Nome nugget., 1940-07-15
The Washington
 Daybook
By Jack Stinnett


 WASHINGTON - Fee, fife, fo fum-in the veins of Charles A. Lindbergh runs the blood of a Congressman.
 Is that, Washington is asking what has driven the Lone Eagle to do a little soaring on the radio? Is it because the blood of his father, Charles. A. Lindbergh Sr. who served 10 years in Con- gresS from Minnesota, and of his grandfather Ole Manson, who was a member of the Swedish parliament heats up at time of great national stress that the 38year-old flyer has plunged back into the spotlight with crit icisms of the government and warnings that we are trending to ward war?
 Maybe, I wouldn't know, and Lindbergh is not telling. But whatever the motivation, Lind bergh has caused more furore in Washington in the last year than any other man outside govern ment or congressional circles.
 BOOS to Praise
 Four times in nine months he has gone to the radio to take is sue on matters of government. Last September and again in Oct ober he condemned Congress for its move to repeal the arms en- bargo. Twice in the last month he has tossed the weight of his pop uarity and ability into the warn ing tnat I've cannot continue for long to follow the course our government has taken without becoming involved in war with Germany"
 The reception of these speech es in Washington has run the gamut from boos to high praise
 One Congressman said: T sug- gest that every member of this house study Lindbergh's speech daily until it becomes thoroughly impregnated in and indelibly i'm pressed upon the collective con- sciousness of this body"
 On the other hand he has been accused of everything from be- ing a fifth columnist" to the rel atively mild charge that "he is young man inexperienced and to tally unfamiliar with our coun- try, it's statesmanship, and it's military matters"
 Senator Key Pittman CD. Nev) said: If Col. Liidbergh desires to help in our national defense, let him throw aside all his false political advisers and volunteer in the United States government as an expert in aviation. Let Col. Lindbergh and his advisers know that when one fools with politics
The Nome nugget., 1940-07-15

in national emergency, he is foolng with disaster
 Sen. Ernest Lundeen (Farm- Lab. Minn.) said We thank God for the Lindberghs' father and son-the immortal Congressman Charles A. Lindbergh, the invin- cible and intrepid Col. Charles A. Lindbergh. So long as Amer ica follows their crystal clear pol icles of patriotism we need have no fears for our ship of state"
 Those are scarcey drops in the bucket of comment that has been put into the recent Lindbergh re- cord. But it gives an idea of both sides of the picture.
 Since Washington is predomin antly behind the Administra- tion's "all aid to the Allies-short of war" program, 1t goes without saying that Lindbergh's popular ity has taken something of a nose dive in these parts.
 He Will Be Heard
 The fact remains, however, that his speeches have carried some weight and it is considered a feather in the cap of the isola- tionists that they have Lindbergh carrying their fight to the people.
 Just who his advisers are mo- body knows. In the State Depart ment, some old timers have said, off the record, they recognize the hand of an assistant secre- tary of State under President Hoover in Lindbergh's speeches. They think such phrases as stop these gestures with an empty gun" and "stop this hysterical chatter of calamity and invasion" are the trademarks of this form CT official.
 I wouldn't know. but before Lindbergh made his last address, he did confer with Senators Clark, of Missouri; Wheeler of Montant; La Toilette of Wiscon- sin; Clarks, of Idaho; Represent ative Van Zandt of Pennsylvania and other isolationists. They are not all Republicans by any means, the Clarks and Wheeler are Democrats and La Toilette is a progressive,
 Neither Lindbergh nor the oth- CTS have been fighting defense - just the 'trend toward war"
 If it's Lindbergh's political blood that has driven him to be- come the spearhead of the stay out of war" movement, he scarce ly could have picked a better time to jump into the Washing ton arena. He may be unpopular with the opposition, but he sure will be heard. The tempest he has already caused has proved that.
The Nome nugget., 1940-07-15

thing which can be postponed till tomorrow. For the democracies tomorrow are dangerous, as long as the Hitlers and the Mussolinis are at large in the world.
 The one convincing answer is military training for our young men.,Juneau Empire.
The Nome nugget., 1940-07-15

It takes four years to construct a battleShip; moral, build your battleships years before you ex- pect to need them.
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WASHINGTON - Fee, fe, fo fum-in the veins of Charles A. Lindbergh runs the blood of a CnnpreSsman-