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Evening star., 1940-10-27

The length Of Britain's resistance to
the Nazi onslaught and the future of the
remaining independent nations of Europe
depends on whether or not the United
States decides to participate effectively
in the English struggle against the to-
talitarian states.
During the comparative lull on the
battlefields of Europe and Asia, while
the powers of the axis attempt to build
new fences In Eastern Europe against
any possible emergency Washington Off
cial quarters are besieged with queries:
What are you going to do and when?"
In the meantime there are rumors in
the remaining neutral countries-Switz-
erland ard Sweden-of unofficial peace
talks. None of the men engaged in these
reported talks is an accredited repre-
sentative of his government. They are
all men of high standing and capable of
submitting to the London and Berlin
governments offers and counter-offers
to be studied in the course of the next
few weeks. Neither London nor Berlin
will admit that these unoficial CONVEX
sations are taking place, but unimpeach-
able sources maintain that discussions
are being carried on at this very moment
Situation in Europe Changes.
The situation in Europe has changed
somewhat in the past few weeks. The
Germans have not been able to break
through the curtain Of fire Of the British
air force to effect landing in Great
Britain. The consequence of this fall
ure, so far as the axis powers are con-
ccrned, is an unpleasant winter cam
paign.
On the other hand, the German air
force continues to blast Britain's main
industrial cities. The damage caused so
far is incalculable. The British are will
ing to take the punishment unfinchingly
so long as they hope that the United
States will take up the battle from their
failing hands. The British are fighting
single-handed. Effective assistance is
possible from only one quarter-the
United States-and our help in sending
war material alone is not sufficient.
OsAeiFc dClioil Tic pdIJ Ol IIllS ma
ton is essential to keep the British in
line.
U. s. Election Eyed.
The Churchill government, through
the press and other propaganda agencies,
has given the British people, with whom
the last word as to peace or war rests, to
understand that the United States will
come to their assistance before the end
of this year. The American Government
has not adopted a more definite attitude
up to this time, it is explained in Eng
land, because of the political turmoil in
evitable on the eve of the November elec-
ton. But after November the situation
will change rapidly. Because of their
consequent certainty that American
armies will come to their rescue, the
English are taking punishment with
Spartan resignation. Until we have
shown definitely which way we are going,
no peace approaches will be listened to.
The axis is convinced that after the
election the question of the United
States taking positive stand will be
matter Of weeks. Hence the political
developments in the United States are
watched very closely.
The position Of Britain remains pre-
carious, despite the inability Of the Nazis
Evening star., 1940-10-27

makes imposing the record of three u
boat commanders. Berlin said that 1t.
Comdr. Guenther Prien, who last year
sank the British ship Royal Oak in
Scapa Flow, recently has sent to the
bottom 50,500 tons of shipping; 1t.
Schepke has accounted for 40,556, and
1t. Bleichrodt, $4,000 No first names
are given for the latter two officers.
Prien, the German Admiralty reported,
Evening star., 1940-10-27

ranean, Britain prepares a battle for
Europe.
Even though the Italians set up an air
base on the Channel from which to join
in the bombing of England, the air war
itself was subsidiary in meaning last
week to the war on the sea around
England. England must draw supplies
from the whole world, and this fact
Evening star., 1940-10-27


needs Of pa OF
Evening star., 1940-10-27

is at the head of all U-boat commanders
for the war-2o2 900 tons accounted for.
The bad winter weather may curtail
the Luftwaffe. But will the war against
shipping increase?
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-24
Baptist Women's
Union Has Last
Ne tinq of Year

Oriental Bells" was the subject
for the climaxing program of the
year for the Baptist Women's Union
whine that group held its closing
meeting Of the season Thursday
in the First Baptist church.
Mrs. w. S. Kong was the speaker
at the program sponsored during
the afternoon by Amigos circle of
the Union and she described for
her listeners the culture of China,
giving a delightful talk which was
in keeping with the study theme for
the year, Bells"
The day began with a morning
session devoted to White Cross
work, followed by picnic luncheon,
a business meeting, the program at
which Mrs. Larence Harris of Ami
gas Circle presided.
At the conclusion of the program
tea was served. The table appoint
mentS and the tea being Chinese
The Union has had a highly sue
cessful year and is anticipating
equal success for next year when
the meetings are resumed in Sep
TENDER
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-24
Commissioners
Have Party at
Thompson Home

central retiring commissioners,
the student body officers, with their
guests, enjoyed dinner Thursday
night at the Vaughn N. Thompson
ranch west of Ell Centre.
Dinner was served in the lawn
and the evening was spent in games
including badminton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy A. Weakley
and Mr.. and Mrs. Donald w Ket-
chen were special guests of the
group.
Commissioners are: Bill Thomp-
son, president: Helen Moore. girls
Vlce-president; Eugene Adams,
boys vice-president; Mary Louise
Slgmon. secretary; Doris Jones, trea-
Surer; Frances Aaron. girls well
fare; John McCaslin. boys welfare:
Frances Newell, halls and grounds:
Ray MouSer, house manager; Leland
Ritter, athletic manager; Howard
Rhodes, publicity.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-24
Mrs. Fred Elmer
At Shower

Mrs. Fred Elmer OF Escondido, the
former Ethel Hurst who has been
visiting her parents this week. Mr.
and Mrs. Bryan Hurst, was guest
of honor at a pink and blue shower
given Thursday night by her mother
at the Hurst home. 438 Hamilton
avenue.
Pretty decorations ara tempting
refreshments were enjoyed by the
guests. Mrs. Elmer receiving many
lovely gifts from her friends.
The following were present; Mes
DANES w. A. Swerdfeger, Jr,, John
O'Guin, Jack Ellis, Jimmy WEIGH
zerle Cotney, Bob Mayfield, Dave
Winkler, Media Winkler, Goble
Hurst. NJ H. Hurst, A. l.. Nelson,
Wilson c. Dyer E. c. Creed. Lynn
Qualls, Neal Norris. w L. Palmer,
Don Shooter, Alice Harrison Annie
Greed, Jeff Mills, A j. Mead, Her
chel Halibough Melvin Fowler: the
Misses Alice Mae Harrison, Verna
Mae Palmer, Ruby Norris, Bernice
Hurst, Lillian Mills, Anita Vinfrido,
Helena Vinfrido, Dorothy Wood
ward. Opal Greed. Betty Hurst,
Virginia Palmer.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-24
Rotarians Hosts at Annual
Party at Donean Rancho

Betty, who took her mothers place
for that evening and Mr.. and Mrs.
E. G. Barnard.
Each Rotarian was then called
upon to present his wife with red
rose in symbol of his affection,
each woman guest also being given
a rose.
The program then proceeded, an
excellent series of imported vaudes
vile numbers which featured IN
entertaining master of ,cererionies,
and two dancers, one specializing
in Mexican dances and songs which
she did most effectively and the
other, in the acrobatic type OF
dance, equally we'll done. !.
After the program dancing and
bridge were featured, a fine .drches-
ira providing the Music for the
dancers. Five tables Of bridge we
played, the prizes going to J:
Brock, high; Mrs. 4. p. .sMoofe.
second, and j. w. Donohue thira.
DR.. and Mrs. Norman E. DapofYt
arranging the prizes, -. ''4F
Roy E. Breedlove was in charke
OF the dinner, Bill Martin, proRtS4n
chairman, Of the floor show ar.
engagements and Percie Thacker. of
the community singing which pre-
cedeu the program.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-24
Bridge Section
Enjoys Dinner
Par+yFriday

Advanced Bridge section of the
Junior Ten Thousand club enjoyed
a bridge dinner as the eliminating
event in its year, members gather
ing at the Hotel de ANA, Calexico,
for a delightful evening.
Mrs. Corwin Vencill won first
prize, Mrs. Bob Sheffield, the
second, and Mrs. Frowiss the tray
cling prize for 100 honors, but
every section member really had
prize as Mrs. Sheffield, chair
man for the year, presented each
with a gift.
Guests were: Miss Jessie Allen,
Mrs. Vencill, Mrs. John D. Jackson,
Mrs. Andrew L. Dilbeck while the
members present were: Mesdames
Bob Sheffield, Chester Irving, Rudy
FroWiSS, William Foss, Sherman Ed
ridge, Max Sones, Miss Emogene
BACKYARD and Miss Lillian Shawley
The group will not meet again
this season.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-24
Two Camp Fire
Groups Have
Sessions

Despite earthquakes two Csmp
Fire groups have had their meat
ings on schedule this week, going
ahead with their regular routine Is
usual.
Tawanka Group
Tawanka group, met Tuesday 1t
the home of Phyllis Smith, s.1oS8
Brighton avenue. where the grdAip
mad its own council fire at Whtch
honor beads were presented I'm n
firelighting CEREMONY Girls presefit
were: Betty Flo .Slade, Phyllis, lnIx-
well. Dorothy Lively, Roberta, 6ussu.
Pattie Weatherbie, joan VIM.
Norma Jane Sharp, Mary Lou .Fis-
kle. Patsy Barker, Esther weakly,
Phyllis Smith, Marjorie PoWies.e A.
sistant guardian. and Miss 'VerIa
Doxey, guardian. This group also
enjoyed a swimming party Tuesday.
Wanalxa Group
Wanaka group elected new officers
at the meeting Tuesday: JAMIE Sue
Tackett, president; Pauline Hoy.
Tce-president; Doreen Meagher,
secretary-treasurer; Edith Smell,
scribe.
The group discussed plans fcr q;
council fire at the meeting next
Tuesday in which all viii .'parEici- !,
pate: Doreen Meagher,, jamie Size
Tackett. Pauline Hoy, Betty ;Hb9ss..
Billie Jane zeitveeel, Edith am33i,s
and Mrs. Faye. MKnley. gnafdiaI3.S' J
Plans for summer camp. we're ~,
the members OF the srSup.
deciding. if possible, to be there ID :
gether for the same week .tft. I
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-24

For FL Centre Rotarians and
their guests, the annual ranch par
ty is one of the most important
events in the club calendar and
each year it seems as if that parti-
cular party can not be excelled, yet
each year the impossible is achiev-
ed.
Thursday night the j. w. Dono-
hue ranch, Donean Rancho, was
once again headquarters Tor this
much anticipated party and once
again the party was a superlative
one
This year even the weather COM
bined to make the gathering sue
cess. the still warm moonlight night
being ideal for an outdoor affair.
Following the usual tradition, a
delicious fried chicken dinner was
served in buffet style, the guests
seating themselves at tables ar
ranged to form a hollow square
about the dance floor. This ar
rangement was a decided improve
ment as it permitted everyone to
see the entertainment. Brilliant
lights. the trees, shrubs and flow
ers surrounding the lawn contri-
buted pleasant and picturesque set
ing.
Fine Program
R. H. Maddux, president of the
club, presided and welcomed the
guests, turning the meeting over to
Paul A. jenkins, master of cere-
monies, who dispensed with the
usual introductions, presenting only
j. R. Glasgow, new president-elect;
and the new Rotarians and their
wives: DR.. and Mrs. S. r. Edwards,
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd c. Hodgeman
Hazel Gallagher and his daughter
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-24
Discusses Work of County
Probation Office

and Mrs. Sprague, the members and
guests gathered on the lawn in the
shade of the trees.
Those in attendance were: Mes
danes " K. Corfman, A. r. Tagg,
Cecilia G. Hall, Alex McRae, Evan
T. HeweS, j. F.. Swain, j. P. La
Brucherie, Ray jerks, c. M. Dan
doulakis, Elmer Forester, j. T. De-
Wore, Roy L. Brown, j. L. Wilson,
Anna FarnsWorth, Lula p. Hancock
M. L. Mitchell George Swami,
Norman P. Pearse, r. w HaWorth,
F. o. Rosenbaum, Charles Hackle-
man, Rose Forester J. C. Boone,
Earl Need, G. c. Marshall, R. H.
Hall Elton B. Christian, Charles
linn, Hugh T. Osborne, Ralph
Sprague, Len Bucket, Howard
Farnsworth, H. Lee Landerman,
Scott B. Foulds, Leona Jacobs and
Mrs. Anna Boiling of Imperial.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-24
P.-T.A. State Convention Reports
At District Ne citing Monday

Each of the 10 Imperial Valley
delegates attending the state PIT
A. convention held in Los Angeles
May 81, %, 90 will report on some
phase of the convention at their
melting of the Goth district Mon
day at p. m. in the California
hotel, Ell Centre.
The valley delegation was headed
by Mrs. A. v. Vierhus of Calexico
district president. and those at
tending from Ell Centre were: Mrs
l. A. Holmes, Mrs. George R. Kirk
Mrs. Chancellor Livingston, Mrs
Cleo Brown.
Mrs. E. K. Strong of Palo Alto
was elected president, Mrs. E
T. Hale of San Diego was elected
vice president over Mrs. o. H
Spradling, South Pasadena.
youths situation today is not
hopeless. There is nothing that
warrants defeatist attitude There
are jobs. Let's find them. Let us
work on constructive, helpful
program for young people" said
Howard Campion, assistant superin-
tendent of the Los Angeles city
schools in summing up symposium
on youth counseling at Thursdays
meeting.
Mrs. Strong, in her address said,
Our first concern must continue
to be the welfare and security of
the children in our country, no
matter what is taking place else
where.
Mrs. c. H. Turner, national vice
president, installed the new state
officers: Mrs. Strong, Mrs. Hale,
Mrs. c. w. Corson, second vice.
president; Mrs. Rollin Brown, third
president; Mrs. w. R. God
dard, fourth president; Mrs.
j. j. Garland, fifth vice-president;
Mrs. Mark F.. Jones sixth vice -presi-
dent; Mrs. w. T. Kirven, seventh
vice-president; Mrs. George F. Nc
Cormack, treasurer; Mrs. Roy L.
Daily, historian; Mrs. j. F. Hoadley,
recording secretary. Mrs. R. T..
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-24
BaccaIaureate Services Sun.
For Graduating Classes

ture reading after which the glee
club will sing THE Lords Prayer"
Light for a World in Darkness"
will be the subject of the bacca-
laureat sermon to be delivered by
the Rev. Mr.. Thomas L. Massie of
the State Street Christian church
The school orchestra will play the
"Andante" from the Symphony PIT
thetique" (TschaikowskO after
which DR.. George w. Thomas of
the Presbyterian church will pro-
nounce the benediction, the pro-
gram closing with the occasional.
This service is open to the en-
tire community.
Douglass Service
Douglass auditorium will be the
headquarters Sunday night at o.
clock for the baccalaureate service
for the graduates, a service open
to the community.
AS previously announced, the var
ious churches are participating: the
Rev. Mr.. I. N. Written of the Second
Baptist church. scripture reading"
the Rev. DR.. R. w. Greene, Col
ored Methodist Episcopal church,
sermon and benediction.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-24

Baccalaureate services for Gen.
trail and Douglass high school and
junior college graduates will be
solemnized Sunday night at 8 o.
clock in the respective schools, the
churches of the city uniting in
sponsoring these services and the
majority cancelling all other evening
meetings SO that their congrega-
tions may attend.
Central Services
Central high school and junior
college graduates will have their
service in the school auditorium
Sunday night, the program open
ing with the professional of gradu-
ateS.
The Rev. Mr.. Harold f. Doty of
the First Baptism church will de-
liver the invocation; DR.. w. A.
McCleneghan of the Methodist
church will preside at the Scrip
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-24

Goodhue will continue as executive
secretary accountant.
Resolutions presented by the reso-
lutions committee were adopted,
sanctioning next years work in
health, welfare, safety training and
recreational facilities. They also
expressed the attitude of the con-
gress toward educational practices
its approval of the national de-
Tense program, its request for a
more economical administration Of
state and federal government and
diSspproval of any public pro-
cedures that may decrease funds
directed toward education.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-24

Problems of juvenile delinquency
in Imperial Valley, some of the
underlying causes and the work
of the county probation office in
meeting these problems were the
subjects discussed by Mrs. Leona
Jacobs. assistant county probation
officer, for members of Nc Cabe
Eucalyptus home department
Thursday.
The center met for an all day
session at the H. Lee Landerman
home with Mrs. Jacobs as guest
speaker Mrs. Jacobs emphasized
the Importance of proper home
background and training, citing in
stances in which juvenile delin-
quencies were directly traceable to
lack of interest and lack of train
ing on the part of the parents.
At noon a delicious luncheon was
served by Mrs. Landerman, Mrs.
Howard Farnsworth, Mrs. Bucket
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-24
CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST

This verse from the Psalms. My
soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for
the courts of the Lord: my heart
and my flesh crieth out for the liv-
ing God" is the Golden Text in the
Lesson Sermon on Soul and Body"
on Sunday in all churches of
Christ, Scientist.
Among the bible citations are
these words of Jesus from Mat
thew: Therefore I say unto you,
Take no thought for your life, what
We shall eat, or what We shall drink;
nor yet for your body what We
shall put on. Is not the life more
than meat. and the body than raj
ment? Behold the fowls of the air:
for they SOW not, neither do they
reap, nor gather into barns; yet
your heavenly Father .feedeth them.
Are We not much better than they?
Anu WHY Idkc We liiou6ii' loA
raiment? Consider the lilies of the
field, how they grow; they toll not
neither do they spin: And yet I say
unto you, That even Solomon in all
his glory was not arrayed like one
of these . Therefore take no
thought, saying, What shall we eat
or, What shall we drink? or Where
withal shall we be clothed? 9. for
your heavenly Father knoweth that
We have need of all these things"
A passage from Science and
Health with Key to the Scriptures
by Mary Baker Eddy presents the
statement: When understanding
changes the standpoints of life and
intelligence from a material to a
spiritual basis. we shall gain the
reality of Life, the control of Soul
over sense. and we shall perceive
Christianity. or Truth, in its divine
Principle"
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-24
Circus Party
For Pupils

Each spring Hazei Baker, teach
er Of piano. gives party for her
students at the close of the year,
and the party for the current sea-
son was perhaps the most enjoy
able of many since it was a circus
party at her home, 665 He'll.
The garden was the setting and
every detail for this gay affair was
worked out IN the circus theme,
games refreshments, and the cos
tunes.
Prizes were given for the best
costumes and they were received
by: Mildred Ann Hamilton, Lorna
McCleneghan, Wanda Kellogg.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-24
SOCIAL CALENDAR
FRIDAY

FRIDAY
Rural schools commencement, 8,
high school
Signal chapter No. 276, O.E.S., 8,
chamber of commerce
Townsend club No. l, 1880, court
house
Painters union, 7:30, Labor temple
SATURDAY
University club, 10, Barbara
Worth
Waterman recital, 8, Methodist
social hall
Dance, 8, high school
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-24
Mary Frances Hoppin to Wed
Jack Allen in Near Future

Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Hoppin Fri
day announced the engagement
and approaching marriage of their
daughter, Mary Frances, to Jack
Allen of Los Angeles. son of Mrs.
Sarah A. Allen of Ell Centre.
The wedding will take place the
first week of June in the Pasadena
wedding chapel.
Both families are widely known
throughout the valley and con-
sequently announcement of the en-
gagement is of particular interest.
Miss Hoppin is a graduate of
Central high school and of u. C.
l.. A.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-24
Christian Church
Services to Be
A+Hardins

Due to the earthquake, State
Street Christian church services
will not be conducted in the church
this Sunday but in Harding school,
the Rev. Mr.. Thomas L. Massie,
pastor, announced Friday morning.
Both Sunday school and the morn
ing worship will take place in
Harding school at the usual hours.
After the morning service the
church board will meet to make
plans for repairing the church
building, damaged by the earth
quake. " After this meeting an
nouncement will be made as to
when the use of the building will
be resumed.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-24

Mr.. Allen is a graduate of Holt
vile Union high school and at
tended Central junior college He
is in the contract building business
in Los Angeles with his brother,
Bernard r. Allen.
Many of Miss Hoppin's friends in
Los Angeles and Pasadena, includ-
ing the members of her sorority,
Kappa Phi zeta, honorary library
fraternity, are entertaining in her
honor this week and next.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoppin plan to
leave the valley the end of next
week for Pasadena.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-24
Frances FouIds' Engagement
Announced Recently

News of the engagement of Miss
Frances Foulds, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Scott B Foulds of Ell
Centre, to Coy Morgan, son of MT.
and Mrs. William Morgan of In
spiration Point, Arizona, will be of
widespread interest to Imperial VAL
ley as the Foulds family is known
go many.
The .betrothal was announced in
the traditional manner, a box of
candy being passed at the Phi Beta
Epsilon sorority, Arizona Teachers
college. Tempe, when Miss Foulds
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-24

revealed the news to her sorority
sisters. - "a
Both young people are studsptS
at the college and Mr.. Morgan, wAso
is studying to be a certified &C.
countant. has one more year. The
wedding will not take place until
after his graduation. :
Miss Foulds attended the Calexi.
co and Ell Centre schools ard has
many friends among the younger
set. She will return to the valley
the latter part of this month to
spend the summer vacation with her
parents.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-24
Win High Scores
At Bird ge Club

Two guests, Mrs. Neal H. Gavin
and Mrs. David j. Blank won first
and high score prizes respectively
when Mrs. Clark Jacobs entertain
ed her bridge club Thursday night
at her home, SOB Wensley avenue.
Members present we're: Mesdames
James H. Marshall, Charles c.
Bramkamp, Richard Haas, Bert
FaWcett. Lee Nuffer and the hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-24
Ku+e KIux Meet
With Ruth Balm

Kute Klux Sub Deb club men,
bers were the guests of Ruth Balm
Tuesday night, enjoying a business
meeting and refreshments. Those
present, in addition to the hostess
were: Rena Niboli, Dorothy Little,
Viola Hacker, Mary Maggie, Mamie
Maggie, Mary Fiore.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-24
COLORED METHODIST
EPISCOPAL
First and State St.

FIrSt and State SIS.
DR.. r. w. Greene, M. S. D.. d. S. d.
Church school: $50 o'clock; Rev
]. o. Naples. superintendent
Morning worship: l100 sermon
by pastor, The Philosophy of Cou-
rage. Special music: C. M. E. duet.
Evening worship: 800 o'clock;
Union Services.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-24
FIRST METHODIST
Eighth and Olive
w. A. McCleneghan, TIL. d., pastor

w. "A. McClenegnan, In. d., pastor
Church school: GAS a. m: Robt.
M. Armstrong. superintendent.
Morning worship: IL a. M: sermon
topic, The Blessings of Liberty"
Members of the American Legion
will be special guests.
Special music: Solo, Eugene
Moore; Anthem by the choir, direct
ed by Mrs. Eugene Waterman.
No Epworth League or Wesley
club.
Evening worship: Baccalaureate
service at high school.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-24
IMPERIAL COMMUNITY CHURCH
800 w. Main St., Imperial

Rev. Elmer L. Wilder, pastor
Church school: GAS; H.~C. Wor-
Ellington, superintendent.
Morning worship: HOO; sermon
topic Crying Unto the King" Spe-
cial music, choir.
Two Young Peoples Societies :
$50.
Evening worship: 1870; sermon to-
nic, THE Nations Raging-Signs of
the Second Coming of Christ"
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-24
The Following Churches Invite Attendance
FIRST BAPTIST
Orange Ave, at Seventh

Harold E. DOty, TIL. B., pastor
Church school: GAS a. m, E. M.
Watson, superintendent.
Morning worship: 11:00 a. m;
Junior churches at same hr. Sermon
topic, The Way. The Truth & The
Life. Special music, Anthem by
choir with Mrs Blaisdell, director
intermediate and Senior B. Y
P. u, $50 p. m.
No evening service.