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Evening star., 1940-06-24
Walsh Mansion Keys
Given 10 Red Cross
And Finnish Aid
Volunteers at Work
Rolling Bondoees
In New Quarters

The keys to the Walsh Mansion,
landmark of luxury at the turn
of the century, were handed over to
representatives of the District Red
Cross and the Finnish Relief Fund
today as a gift from the owner, Mrs.
Edward B. Mclean.
John r. Mclean, only Mclean
child born in the mansion built by
his grandfather. Thomas F. Walsh,
presented the keys to Brig. Gen.
Frank R. Keefer, U. S. A., retired,
chairman of the District Chapter
of the American Red Cross, and
the Rev. Edmund A. Walsh, chair
man of dhe Washington unit of the
Finnish Relief Fund.
While the presentation was being
made at the doorstep of the 60-room
establishment at 202O Massachu-
setts avenue, white-aproned volun-
teers were already at work inside.
making surgical bandages for the
war-wounded of Europe.
Rooms Little Changed.
Their workroom, the room that
will be occupied by a different volun-
teer unit every morning, afternoon
and evening except Saturday, was
the lavish frst-foor sitting room
with its original rose-paneled walls
Although the Resettlement Ad-
ministration occupied the home for
a time, the only change they made
was to substitute regulation lamps
for the chandeliers in some of the
rooms. Massive wall lamps still dec
crate the rooms and pastel cherubs
are painted on the ceilings.
The vastness of the rooms is a
great advantage for Red Gross work
Long tables will stretch across the
ballroom for bandage rolling.
To Be Finnish Relief Center.
For the Finnish group the man.
sion will be center for Finnish
American relief and welfare
activities in this country. 1t will
not only be headquarters for the
Washington unit of the Finnish
Relief Fund, but will also house the
Offices of the Finnish-American So
ciety, the American League for Fin
nish War Orphans and the Finnish
American Literary Group.
1T is hoped,' said Father Walsh
in accepting the keys, that an eff
cient, integrated and economical
center will exist hereafter to assist
the Republic of Finland to maintain
her national life and heal the
wounds of war"
Nine. Hjalmar J. Proccpe, wife of
the Finnish Minister, was a guest
at the key presentation. Others at
the ceremony were Nine. Risto
Solanko, wife of the first secretary
of the Finnish Legation, and Nine.
Erkki Mikkola, wife of the second
secretary.
Evening star., 1940-06-24
Ex.Gov. Leche Faces
Second Fraud Trial
BY the Associated Press.


RUSTON. La. June 24.-Former
Gov. Richard w. Leche of Louisi-
ana. who resigned a year ago this
week, was summoned for trial to-
day for the second time this month
Leche, who headed the toppled
political machine founded by the
late Huey P. Long. faced a State
charge of completely in an alleged
confidence game involving $1,000.
The charge was based on reported
Irregularities in construction of
Leche Hall, administration building
of Louisiana Tech here. The struc-
ture was completed in 1887.
A Lincoln parish grand jury in
dictment alleged the original valid
contract bid" for erection of the
building had been raised from
s264,482.13 to 1921 ,482.13," a sum
$4,000 greater.
A Federal jury in Alexandria con-
victed Leche June / of mail fraud
involving $4,000 in the purchase
of State highway trucks. He was
given a 10-year sentence.
Evening star., 1940-06-24
MitcheII's Plane Views
Vindicoted, Wiley Says
By the Associated Press.

BY tIle ASSOCldleC PTeSS.
Senator Wiley, Republican, of
Wisconsin believes the late Brig.
Gen. William Billy Mitchell, early
advocate of strong air power, should
be "vindicated by erecting his shrine
in new concepts"
Fifteen years ago." Senator Wiley
said today, Gen. Mitchell blasted
away at Army mossbacks for negli-
gence and incompetence.
HE rebelled at the criminal blind
ness of his superiors, recognizing the
airplane as the decisive factor in
future wars"
Senator Lundeen, Farmer Labor
of Minnesota has introduced a bill
to pay to the widow and children of
Gen. Mitchell an amount equal to
what his pay would have been be-
tween the time of his court martial
and his death,
Evening star., 1940-06-24
1u mrmnrfan

ory Of our beoed moheT Rosa s he k
who departed this life two years ago to-
was offered this morning at St. Peters
Church
Eternal rest grant unto her, Lord, and
let perpetual q light shine upon upon her May
hgF S91 resi- ln AND soN-1N
LAW. MATTE AND EDDIE.
LEWIS. ESTELLE HAWKINS. Sacred
to the memory Gf our dear wife and friend;
this life six years ago today. June "a.
1894.
II Isl hSh5's ANp Sf9 FRND fs aH5yi Mary
BRAWNER.
LOCKWOOD, ERNEST A. A. tribute of
band. ERNEST LoCKWooD. who left me
one year ago today, June "a. 1899.
Since YOU have gone gene before me, dear; o..
well worn and wide:
For I want to overtake YOU some day
And seek the Journeys ending by your
side.
Walk slowly, dear, and often look behind
And pause to hear if I should call your
Sadly missed.
LOVING WIFE KATIE LOCKWOOD.
SHEAFE. ELDER LEWIS c. In memory
of or beloved minister Elder LEWIS c.
SHEAFE, who passed awav two years ago
today June "a, 1898.
Oh. when the Saviour shall make UP His
Jewels,
When the bright crowns of rejoicing are
Then shall hall His weary and faithful disciple
THE PEoPnEs SF Nhi b BaPsr
CHURCH. ELDER c. o. MASON. Pastor
SPECKMANN, KATHARINA. In loving
memory of my dear mother. KATHARINE
SPECKMANN, who left us five years ago
today. June "a. 1885.
Sleep, dearest mother. in peace.
DAUGHTER.
TALBERT. EvANGELINE T. In loving
remembrance of our dear mother. EVAN
GELINE T. TALBERT. who departed this
life twenty-six years ago today. June "a.
HER LOVING DAUGHTER. NER1ssA T.
GRAY.
WIGGINs. MILTON. In sad and low
ing remembrance OF. my dear friend. MIL
TON WIGGINS. who departed this life
two years ago today. June "a. 1898.
His thoughts were all so full Of US,
He never could forget:
And so I think where he is waiting
He must be watching yet
Often We think of you. dear.
And our hearts are sad with pain:
Oh, this world would be like Heaven
Il We could hear youI voice asain;
1NGTON.
Evening star., 1940-06-24
W. ". EccIeston Dies;
Railroad Man 10 Years

William w. Eccleston, 80, rail-
road man for nearly 10 years, died
yesterday at his home, 1000 Sixteenth
street NV, following a short illness.
Retiring two years ago, he ended
50 years service with the Baltimore
e. Ohio Railroad. He began his
career with the company at Sykes
vile, Md, progressing to the post
Of supervisor of transportation for
its Eastern lines.
A native of Cambridge, Md, Mr..
Eccleston had resided in Washing
ton for the past % years.
He leaves four sons. William G.,
of Beverly Hills, Calf; Noel E.,
Howard r. and WILDER j., all of
Washington, and daughter. Miss
Bessie Eccleston, also of Washing
ton.
The Rev. DR.. Frederick Brown
Harris, pastor of Foundry Meth
odist Church, will officiate at fu-
neral services tomorrow at 1880
am. at Hines funeral home. Burial
will be in Druid Ridge Cemetery in
Baltimore.
Evening star., 1940-06-24
Cancer Council 10 Weigh
Pleas for $4,000 Grants

The National Advisory Cancer
Council was to consider IL appnca-
tions for grants-in-aid, totaling ap-
proximately $4,000, for proposed re-
search projects, at meeting today
at the National Cancer Institute
near Bethesda, Md.
Reports of progress by investi-
gators working under present grants
will be given by DR.. Ludwig Hekteen,
the councils executive director: DR.,
Evening star., 1940-06-24
CEMETERY LOTS.

coin Cemetery, de luxe esction. q s1S.
stantial savings. Decatur z136.j.
Evening star., 1940-06-24
Carl voegtlin, chief Of the National

Carl voegtlin, chief Of the National
Cancer Institute, will outline work
now being done at the institution
and present special report on pro-
lection OF personnel working in
cancer clinics against injury from
exposure to radium, X-rays and
neutrons. and DR.. John E. Wirth,
director Of the new tumor clinic at
the Baltimore Marine Hospital, will
summarize activities of the clinic
since its organization last November.
Surg. Ger. Thomas Parran Of the
United States Public Health Serv-
ice will preside at the session. Men,
bers Of the council include Prof.
Evening star., 1940-06-24
HARRIS. GENEVA FULLER: On

day. June 90. 1910, GENEVA, FULLER
HARRIS. beloved mother, of Arthur Leroy
Jane Killgo and mother-in-law, of Clara
Harris. She, also leaves host of other
Tselatves and friends Remains il at,olSan At lIo6
Funeral Wednesday, June %, at 1:3o
church. I43o You st. NV. Relatives and
frienos invited. 1nterment Union Baptist
Cemetery. 20
HUTCHINSON, LAURA LEE. Suddenly,
on Sunday. June % 1910, at 5;2o an;
RsE e9Re beoVea VIII wfe haofS o borman ms
Hutchison and mother, Of Carroll Hutch;
s,,on; s,.on; Mrs But Ruth E. Rusk Blanche end
gay; June S "a at : pm. 1hterment Mount
JENKINS, EMILY R. On Sunday. June
%. 1910, at the residence of her daugh-
efT beoved a's'V WIFE Of the he late % John n W jenkins
dTen, Frank Iandon and Randolph curey;
hoRe as4 FssaF Wso 6d the Hss Sa
until Tuesday, June 25; at $50 am;
Bea va Rf Rhere gaPs % Be-
Gharch cfin h' Cemetery. pH i"'ef"e"' ropes 'feeA
JOHNSON, JOHN A. On Saturday June
A. JOHNSON, beloved husband Of Jenett
johnson. father Of Elizabeth NJ Robinson,
Florence E. Martin. Robert and John H.
johnson. He also leaves brother, Wal
ter Johnson, four grandchildren; two
srest;,s1alndchihldrsn and ID, other relatives
residence, Spencerville. Md, after 6 pm
funeral Tuesday. June o5, at . pm,
from Round Oak Baptist Church. Spen-
cerville, Md, Rev B. Bolts officiating. Ar
rangements by Snowden e. Davis.
KUHNS, MARY c. On Monday. June "a
1910. at her residence. Alb Fessenden st.
NV. MARY c. KUHNS, wife of William
H. KuhnS.
Notice of service later.
LAWTON. THOMAS E. On Monday
June "a. 1910, THOMAS E. LAWTON, son
of the late Edwin NJ. and Sarah E. Lawton.
brother of Mai Edwin NJ. Lawton and
Sarah r. Lawton
Services at his late residence, 1143 cath
St NV. on Wednesday,. June %. at $50
am;: thence to St. Stephens Catholie
am. for the repose Of his soul Interment
Oak Hill Cemetery. 26
Evening star., 1940-06-24

into eternal rest on SATURDAY., june II,
1910, at her residsn,cee,. 452l Msade St.
voted wife of Emory Oliver Gray, loving
mother of Marjorie H. Gray. She also is
survived by three brothers, three sisters
and other relatives and friends. Remains
resting at the John T. Rhines & Co. fu-
neral chapel. Bird and Eye SITS; sw.
Funeral Tuesday. June 25. at 80
p m, from Carter's NJ E. Church. Friend
ship. Nd, Rev. Thomas Collins officiating
Jnterment church cemetery.
Evening star., 1940-06-24

Arthur H. Compton Of the Univer.
sity OF Chicago, Nobel prize winner
In physics; DR.. James Bryant Con-
ant, noted chemist and president Of
Harvard University; DR.. Mont
Rogers Reid, director of surgery at
the Cincinnati General Hospital; DR..
James B. Murphy, director of cam
Ger research of the Rockefeller In
stitute: DR.. Max Cutler, director of
the Chicago Tumor Institute, and
DR.. George M. Smith Of Yale Uni
versity.
Evening star., 1940-06-24
Kennedy Aid
To Alleviate SUFFERING
Expected in Britain
America Must Beur
Bulk Of Burden, He Says
In Red Cross Appeal

Contributions to the Red
Cross war relief fund will be
received and acknowledged in
the news columns If sent to
the cashiers Office of The Star.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-18
Funeral Services
Set for BrawIey
Pioneer Resident

BRAWLEY, Dec. 18. - Funeral
services for Mrs. Mary Sanford, 55,
Imperial Valley resident who dice
from a heart attack Tuesday, were
scheduled at the Hopes chapel
here at 1890 a. m. Friday.
She came to the valley 20 years
ago soon after her marriage to
Henry G. Sanford, valley pioneer,
End lived until her death on the
family ranch on the Tamarack
canal. She was born in England
and came TO the United States in
1921.
Active in church and civic work
of many phases, Mrs. Sanford will
be greatly missed in this commu-
nifty. Music was one of her main
interests. She helped organize the
BraWley Christmas choir and was
a member of the choir of the
Brawley Presbyterian church. She
cultivated flowers as a hobby and
was famous for her success with
her garden.
The Rev. Mr.. j. Chester White
pastor of the Presbyterian church
will preach the funeral sermon. SHE
will be buried in Greenwood Mem
orial park in San Diego.
Her survivors include her hus-
band, and two daughters, Irene
II, and June, l6,
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-18

man he is. You say drat him-well,
that's mild to what is said about
him over here
I'VE have had some very near
squeakS
We have had three months of
this and poor old London town, she
looks a bit sorry for herself, but
she will be all right.
You see, Sarah. London is a part
of U.s. We have grown up with it,
1t hurts to see some of our old
places hit =.
Home for Christmas
My son is getting along nicely
He is in the Devon regiment. He
was home three months ago and !
hope he will be home for Christ
mas
Mrs. Flood interrupted the read
ing of the letter to explain that
another cousin, Stanley Bromfield
was with the British troops at Dun
kirk.
He was one of those who didn't
come back - she said.
The letter from London whipped
back and forth from family refer
ences to the war, but it was never
very far away from the conflict
there was Vehemence and fury be-
tween the lines whenever the enemy
was mentioned.
Even the dead do not rest
my fathers grave was hit . the
stone is broken :" the letter read
"They generally come over soon
as it gets dark. over they come to
hang about until early next morn
ing Don't think he gets away easily
with it. would like you to hear the
barrage. Talk about being on the
Continued on Page 2, Col. %
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-18
Valley Draft
Boards Speed
Classification

Selective Service boards in I'M
perial Valley moved steadily toward
classification of valley manpower
Wednesday with more than 400
questionnaires sent out to potential
soldiers.
The southern board, through
Clerk Roy Johnstone, reported that
all but 35 of the roughly 700 ques-
tionnaireS sent out have been re-
ceived back.
The 35 that have ignored ques-
tionnaires are liable, however, tc
severe penalties, JohnStone said. He
warned all who have received ques-
tionnaires and not made them cut
to contact the board Immediately.
There have been $50 men classi-
fled by the southend board, ac-
cording to availability for training.
OF this number l46 fell in class l,
which means they are single, with
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Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-18
British Fear Extensive Airkrieq in
New German Invasion Plans; Greeks
Report Additional Gains in Albania

the main Italian bases and reported
that Fascists were retreating from
Bardia toward Delna. About two
Italian divisions were reported bot
tied UP at Bardia by the British
circling tactics in which tanks and
mechanical units led the desert
attack.
Red Incite Protests
The threat of a German invasion
continued to worry British officials
even in midWinter and their diff
culties were intensified by protests,
organized by Communists. against
increased food prices and a shortage
of milk in London. A roWdy scene
occurred at the ministry of food
when a group of women protested
a ministry spokesman, demanding
more and cheaper milk" The
German radio propaganda quickly
magnified the demonstration inc
food riots.
In the house of lords, however,
there were grave warnings by the
Bishop of Birmingham and others
against the governments program
for protection against air raids The
British people are showing great
endurance, the bishop said but
failure to provide better protection
than has yet been indicated will be
received in the industrial areas
Continued on Page 2, Col. A.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-18
Valley Gets Third
Straight Day Of
Unusual Weather
Jacobs Predicts Continued
ClOudiness; Schools,
Reopen Here

Imperial county experience
ed its third straight day of
unusual" weather Wednes-
day as a slow-moving storm
continued to center over the
valley, bringing heavy cloudiness
and a threat of additional rainfall.
There was no immediate relief
from the dreary cloudiness accord
ing to weather report from Wood
row c. Jacobs. mateorclogist, who
predicted continued cloudiness, oc-
casional light showers for Wednes-
day night and Thursday.
No further agricultural damage
is expected even if rain should &C.
curr during the next two days, ac-
cording to B. A. Harrigan, county
agricultural commissioner, though
rain causes considerable inconven-
ience to stock and dairymen.
All valley schools, including those
in the Calipatria district, were re-
opened Wednesday, though both
Brawley and Calipatria systems re-
ported additional rain would force
an early Christmas vacation for
students. Schools close for Christ
mas vacation Friday.
Jacobs, declared Wednesday that
Mondays maximum temperature of
46 degrees, was the lowest maxi
mum temperature ever recorded in
the Imperial Valley.
Arizona, also hit by the current
rain storm, awoke Wednesday morn
ing to find itself cloaked in
heavy blanket of fog extending al
most without break from Yuma in
the south to Grand Canyon in the
north.
The u. S. weather bureau said it
was the first and heaviest general
fog in Arizona since November of
1889. Visibility in most places was
cut to less than a block in the early
morning and highway traffic was
slowed down.
The fog, however, lifted somewhat
before noon and was expected to
break up entirely by later afternoon
The blanket of mist descended on
Continued on Page 2, Col. y
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-18
McPherrin TO
Investigate $4,000
WestmorIand Suit

The $4,000 damage suit brought
against the city of Westmorland by
relatives of Lupe Mendez, who
smothered to death in a jail fire
Nov 10, 1899 was under submis-
sion Wednesday.
Judge r. d. McPherrin, who heard
the suit brought by Mr.. and Mrs.
Jose Mendcz, parents of the dead
girl, planned to visit the Westmor-
land Jail to inspect the facilities and
arrangements of the building.
Miss Mendez, youthful waitress,
was found smothered to death in
the women's quarters of the Jail
where she was placed as a prisoner
the night of Nov. 10. The parents
sued the city and Police Chief Ed
Dickerson and the officers who ar
rested Miss MendeZ.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-18
BY UNITED PRESS

British and Greek armed forces
reported slow but steady progress
in offensives against Italy in Libya
and Albania today but London dis
patches limited persistently that
fears of a new and greater Ger
man invasian plan were mounting
in the British capital.
Operations of the British imperial
forces in Africa appeared to be
expanding, with the chief attacks
by land, sea and air forces directed
against the defenSes of the Libyan
coastal base at Bardia but with
indications of new thrust at
italian Ethiopia if exiled Emperor
Halle Selassie can rally rebel 6
against the FascistS.
r. A. F.. planes were leading the
attack on both the Albanian and
Libyan fronts, where they fiercely
bombed Italian forces along the
Mediterranean coast, smashed at
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-18
Valley Leaders
Relieved by New
Refunding Hope
Program Approved By
Voters Nearly Two
Years Ago

Imperial Valley leaders
Wednesday greeted the pros
pect of an early favorable
decision on the refunding or
the Imperial Irrigation dis
trict's debt with enthusiasm and
relief.
The revised plan was voted favor
ably March %, 1899, one year and
nine months ago. Hearing of the
case started before Judge Jenney in
July, last year, and last January.
Julius Wangenheim, special master
appointed by the court to investigate
the feasibility of the plan, rendered
the court 100 per cent favorable
opinion.
For the past IL months, since
Wangenheim's report, the official
court pronouncement has been ex-
pected almost daily.
Delay in putting the refunding
plan into effect has been generally
classed with similar delays in COM
pleting the All American canal
getting the district power program
in full operation, developing a ma
! jor drainage program and achieving
improved farm credit as seriously
hampering economic improvement
in the valley and impeding general
conditions throughout the entire
community.
Dissatisfaction over these delays
has become increasingly wide
spread, it was indicated An immed-
late decision. even if unfavorable,
would at least break the logjam
and open doors for further q
to solve the districts financial and
credit problems, it has been pointed
out.
If the decision is favorable, as
various quarters believe the courts
actions indicate it will be, new
air of optimism is expected to de-
velop through the valley, especially
as the plan would release almost
half million dollars to go i'm
mediately into improved drainage
facilities.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-18

only farmers will be admitted" "
Sinclair said, "and no exceptions
will be made A list of the men
attending the conference was not
made available.
Land bank officials we're slated
to follow up Wednesday nights pri-
vate meeting at breakfast meeting
with the Imperial Irrigation dis
trict board Thursday morning and
then tour other sections of the val
ley.
A general meeting, to be presided
over by Charles Wieman, Brawley
rancher. was scheduled with land
bank officials at the county court
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Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-18

in the city. It is not necessary 10
register for the main contest, but 1t
is advisable to telephone the Post
Press and report so that there will
be no chance of the judges over
looking your home.
Walter Wortendyke of $50 Adams
avenue reported his lights up We'd
nesday.
Prizes in the main contest viii
all be in cash. There will be six
divisions with four prizes in each
The first prizes will be divisions
with four prizes in each. The first
prize will be $40, the second IS.
the third So and the fourth 81.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-18

cipally on drainage ana alKal1 con-
ditions in the valley, was begun
early Wednesday afternoon when
land bank officials met with L. E.
Sinclair, Calipatria rancher, in Nj
land, for a tour of drainage projects
in the northend.
Following the tour land bank Of
ficials, headed by Charles Parker,
president Federal Land Bank, Ber-
kelley, we're scheduled to attend
private conference with a select
group of farmers at the Barbara
Worth hotel Wednesday night at
7:30.
Twenty-Five Imperial Valley farm
ers, picked by Sinclair, were sent
special Invitations to attend
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-18
Burglars Take
Food and Shotgun

HOLTVILLE, Dec. 18.-Burglars
who looted the CASTOR and Payne
grocery store at 226 West Fifth
street here early today equipped
themselves for a sife of crime or
a long hunting trip.
They took an automatic shotgun,
a new cash register, and a huge
quantity of food, cigarettes, and
candy. Tne burglary was committed
between l am. and 3 am. Wednes-
day.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-18

considering filing. No petitions had
been filed Wednesday.
The deadline for filing petitions
of candidates was Jan. 81, Walter
Goodson, district board secretary,
said. Successful candidates will serve
for four years.
Those who wish to vote have until
Dec. 27 to get their registrations
III order, county Clerk w. J. NC
Clelland warned wednesday. This
week 6,062 names were dropped from
the great register because of failure
to vote at recent elections McClel-
land mailed cards apprising those
dropped of what had happened and
told them they had until Dec 81 to
get their registrations in order for
the district elections.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-18
HOUSE SUSTAINS
ROOSEVELT VETO

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10. tUP)-
The house today sustained Presi
dent Roosevelt's veto of the Walter
Logan bill, WHICH would have given
the courts greater authority over
administrative agencies of the gov
eminent.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-18

This makes the sixth consecutive
evening that the trio called by the
chamber-the numbers are selected
at random-has failed to report
their Christmas lights up The first
one who is called and does report
Lights up!" will receive the award
Get busy, that telephone call is
liable to be at your house! Have you
got YOUR light up yet?
The trio called Tuesday night
was: B. c. Fite, 1912 Wensley, B. w
Deaver, jr.. South Fifth and r. B.
Sheffield, 730 He'll
Winners in this contest may still
quality for the long list of cash
awards that will be given to the
best and most imaginative displays