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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-18

nothing more than floating RATS
with a maximum of gun and
anti-aircraft firing power under
the proposed $500 900. 900 mod
ernization program. They will
embody all the tragic lessons
which the British and other ma
tons have learned in 1e3e-1e40
naval warfare.
Despite strip for action" or
ders on the moment OF engage
ment, even our most modern
ships are loaded down with
wood, with splinterable equip
ment, with dispensable material.
Experience has shown that more
wounds are caused by flying
fragments of this sort than by
serious hits. Delicate and ex-
posed parts. when damaged,
force an otherwise shipshape
vessel TO flee 10 a base or port
for refitting In past wars il
is estimated that at least 20 per
cent of fleet was hors de COM
bat because OF the time con-
sumed in going to and returning
from repair bases. not 10 men
ton the period needed for recon-
struction.
Our lack of bases in remote
waters makes the American
fleet peculiarly susceptible to
human and material losses OF
this sort. In a conflict with
Jspan-or in any action across
the Atlantic-it would be far
from the naval garages And
with shipyards here and abroad
cluttered with extra work, such
delays might easily prove fatal.
That consideration underlies the
move to eliminate areas sllergic
TO hostile bursts. especially air
craft.
Leading Britons' warning Of
possible submarine starvation
came as a shock TO American
food producers who have been
turned down cold when they
sought orders from the British
purchasing commission in the
United States. In contrast 10
World war days. England is buy
Ing almost no foodstuffs over
here.
She IS getting them from the
domirions - Canada. Australia.
New zeslsnd-and from South
America. She can deal with
those countries on sterling
basis. whereas she must have
dollars for purchases in the
United States She switched
from Virginia 10 Turkish tobsc-
co in order TO keep the latter
nation out OF the axis orbit.
According 20 our government ex-
perts. there is no serious danger
now Of food shortage in the
British Isles.
The real difficulty is shipping.
In the last war England got
meats. dairy stuff and other sup
plies from the Scandinavian
peninsuls-s short haul Now
she must I'M her bread basket
from across the seas. and the
zigzagging convoy system means
a slow and dangerous voyage.
Moreover. she needs planes. ar
tillery. shells and other weapons
! more desperately than food, and
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BY the iden-
teal fello "
who wro I e
what is just
about our IA
vorite seagoing
yarn Of all
tim es Cap
tain Horatio
Hornblower.
ONT now ,
however. is the
EARNING about
the Indies nuts
US in mind Of
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is therefore short OF cargo
space for the latter item. Best
guess Is that London seeks TO
convince the United States Of
the need Of all kinds OF aid.
but prefers 20 shift the emphasis
70 food rather than monotonous-
" cal for actual var material.
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TTcuT An Inside Picture OF Finon-
l. II i ciul and Political America
Bv RAY TUCKER
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON-HtIers gold versus work Grafton
impressed many American readers-officia and unOff-
cial-as comparatively mild and innocuous. simply
home consumption speech Actually it interpreted
at Washington audacous and sklful attack
fundamental New Deal policies
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We have done nothing churches share the cost of
government.-Rev. Delos oBren Wilmington Unitarian
pastor suggesting that churches donate offerings the
federal government.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-18

The has broken down British Britons
talk to another without being NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Hill
man, European correspondent
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-18

ALLAN PINkERTON
Strange as 1t seems. Allan
Pinkerton was a cooper by trade
and became a detective entirely
by accident. A gang Of counter
feiters was operating through
out Illinois in the 1s40s. with
their base on a small island in
the Fox river. One day Pinker-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-18

shop. TO take his business 10 the
horses on Ohio farms and makes
good living at it. II you have
invented a job, send the story
and a pictude TO John Hix. care
Of this paper. Strange As II
Seems pays So for each job in
ventor featured.
Tomorrow. Kit Carson's Ride.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-18

Mr.. fixit: I WIS born In
Alma. Wis. In 1877. Where
should ! write for a copy of my
birth certificate y. =.
state Health Office. Madison.
Wis Records there 90 back to
1860.
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American wsrships old and
new-wl b transformed INTO
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ton went to the island 10 cut
wood for barrel slaves and
found the evidence that led 10
the smashing Of the ring. He
nearly joined the gang, but be-
came a detective extraordinary
JOB INVENTOR
Milton S. Behner, blacksmith.
has built a travelling blacksmith
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-13
McKinIeyP.-T IA. Enjoys Timely
Program at Meeting Friday

Miss Jessica Shaw of Mckinley
faculty gave an interesting talk on
Can Parents and Teachers Get
Together"
Introduction of teachers by Nora
Epler Cooley, principal, followed.
and PIT. A. members were also
presented
During the business meeting a
tentative budget was presented by
the budget and finance committee:
the program for the year was out
lined by Mrs. Velma Muncill. chair
man of the program committe: the
plans for the annual Halloween car
nival were reported by Mrs. Clio
Brown, general chairman of the
carnival committee.
Announcement was made Of the
dinner for state chairmen to be
held on Oct. %: some discussion was
featured in regard to series of card
parties to be biven after the carni-
val: MES. Pauline Mortno was sp-
pointed room mother chairman.
Miss Elizabeth Meyers kinder
garten room won the prize in the
room count.
Tea was served by the executive
board.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-13
DR.. M. Mcleod
To Be in Civ
This We ekend

D., Murdock Mcleod, formerl--
secretary of mems work in the
Presbyterian church and now pas
tor-at-large of the Los Angeles
Presbytery will visit the Ell Centre
church this weekend.
His schedule includes: a semina~
with church officers and workers
saturday nioS4t, at 7:30, on Our
Church, It's Fellowship, Creed, Pol
ity and Progress: a talk Sunday
at the adult section of the church
school; the sermon at the morning
service, when he will speak ON
Where the Church Has a Mono
poly and 2 conference and addre
on Our Handicaps in Home and
Church and How to Overcome
Them, this conference to take
place at the pot luck fellowship din
ner to be held in the church social
hall after the morning service.
DR.. Mcleod is a remarkable speak
er and the meetings are open to all
those who wish to hear him. Those
desiring to attend the dinner should
telephone Mrs. Walter D. Carey,
536-J.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-13
Night SchooITo
Open Tuesdav

numerous suggest 2r5 for night
school classes have been received
by Central high school and junior
college, and classes in these sub
iects will be formed if there arr
&c individuals enrolled fer each
subject, said Guy A. Weakley, prin-
cipal
First meeting of the night scoho-
is Tuesday at pm. If the audi
torlum, and for East Fl Centre
residents, the same late and hour
at Douglass high school.
Suggested subjects include: pub
lie speaking, woodwork, landscaping
poultry husDandgy. radio speech
dramatics, shorthand. tipping, phys
ical education, tennis. bookkeeping
business English. arts and crafts.
history world affairs, civics, voca-
ton guidance, aviation Spanish.
Another special course suggested
is that for apprentice carpenters
the school including such voca-
tional course this year in coopera-
ton with the carpenters union.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-13
Leadership Training Course
Begins This Monday

Covering the entire field Of re-
ligious training from the beginners
to the adults, the leadership train
ing school which opens Monday,
will offer a weeks study under the
direction Of competent teachers
from the Los Angeles area.
This interderomination school
Of leadership training is open to
all and is especially designed for
church workers, teachers ani pas
tors. Sessions will be held nightly
Monday through Friday, from 7-9
in the First Baptist church FL Ger
tro. The scheol is gponsored by all
the valley churches and mini
mum registration fee is charged.
Credits vii be available for those
who meet the requirements.
The faculty consists of: DR.. H.
" Mather secretary Of the Cali
fornia Council of Religious educa-
tion who will be dean of the school
ari who fill present course on
Ways Of Teaching; Mrs. Mather
methods of guidance for three agC
groups. intermediate senior, and
young people and who will discuss
psychology Of the adolescent; Dr.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-13
University Club
Reception and
First Meeting

Women's University club is plan
ming two meetings for next week:
a reception for prospective members
Tuesday night, Oct. Is. and the
regular club meeting on Oct. 10.
both events being open to all in
terested.
The reception is scheduled for
the Barbara Worth hotel at 1880
pm. and all those interested in
the club are eligible to attend.
Saturdays meeting will begin
with a l o'clock luncheon also at
the hotel, reservations for which
should be made with Mrs. Lee
Landerman, telephone 423-J.
Miss Constance Hardwick is
speaker for the day ard will dis
cuss European conditions, particu-
larly as they affect the United
States. Miss Hardwick is a well
informed authoritative speaker.
having intimate knowledge Of con-
ditions as she has many relatives
living in England This meeting.
like the reception is open to the
public.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-13
Kiwanis Ladies
Night Program
Proves Popular

travelling deluxe, without spend
ing 6 penny was described for the
k'Waris club members and their
guests by Paul Clyde Livingstone
Friday night when the club enter
tanned at a ladies night dinner at
the Barbara Worth hotel.
For three years Mr.. and Mrs.
Livingstone and their sheep dog
travelled in the United States,
covering $4,000 miles, living at the
best hotels enjoying every luxury
and spending not one cent. Mr..
Livingstone described their adven-
lures in an entertaining manner, a
complete account appearing in his
new book.
Rudolph Miller, president, presid-
ed at the meeting, welcoming
guests, George Kirk acting as mas
ter of ceremonies.
Other program numbers includ-
ed: a group of vocal solos by Eliza
beth Waterman, dramatic contral-
to, with piano accompaniments
by Ruth Teeple Reid; violin solos
by Wendell Waterman who was ac-
companied by Mrs. Warren Brock.
An amusing quiz was featured,
Mrs. j. D. FosS winning the prize
for the women, while for the men,
instead of a prize each member
was fined when he missed a ques-
ton, adding a substantial sum to
the club treasury.
Some so members and guests were
present for the evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-13
NewCampFire
Group Formed

Preliminary organization Of anew
Camp Fire group for Harding
school girls took place at the school
this week, Nicoletta Bolin being
chosen president.
Other officers are: Jackie Wo-
mack, viCe-president: Lorraine
Stafford, secretary; Fredis Smith,
treasurer; Betty Hurter. scribe;
Barbara Percey, song leader. Other
members Of the group are: Jane
Roberts, Doris Hall, Mary Lou Pull
lenZa. Vivian Hall Marilyn Smith,
Patricia Putnam, JoAnn Dilbeck,
Elva Wake, Patty Cory, Willie Mae
Keating, and Mildred Hamilton.
No Sponsor has been selected as
yet and the guardian has not been
appointed, Mrs. Faye Manley, Camp
Fire secretary, assisting the group
with its organization.
The girls will select their name
at the next meeting and will also
complete plans for their hobo
party.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-13

involved in war.
Imperial Valley is particularly in
need of it's own unit, said Sgt.
Lohman, because of its close proxi-
nifty to the Mexican border. The
organization is composed of volun-
teers and its ranks, service ctripes
etc, are similar to those in the
United States Army. The unit will
be commanded by its own officers
and members must give two evenings
week, one for drill and one for
first aid study since first aid
certificate is one of the requisites
fGi membership.
Sgt. Lohman will be at the Bar
bara Worth hotel Tuesday from 10
am. to 10 pm. to confer with all
women interested in the work of
the Women's Ambulance and Tran
sport Corps. In addition to ambu-
lance and ordinary transport work
the organization provides an oppor
tunity for women who wish to fly,
being affiliated with the Civil Aero
nautics authority.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-13
Harding PIT. A.
In Contest For
Memb ership

Harding PIT. r.. like the others
of the valley, is conducting q mem
bership drive the week of Oct II
and those in charge at Harding are
sponsoring a contest among the var
ious rooms, giving a prize to the
room bringing in the most member
Shins.
This prize consists of two tickets
for the Halloween carnival for everv
student in the winning room. A
chart has been prepared, each room
being represented by an airplano,
and the airplanes placed in position
according to the number O. member
ships each room brings in each dav.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-13
Baptist Young
People Me ct
In Calexico

CALEXICO, Oct. u - Sunda,
is an important day for the Bapt-
ist young people of Imperial Vel
ley since a group of state officer.
from Los Angeles, as well as thc
county B.Y.P,U. will meet in CAL
exico that day.
Sunday services at the CaleXicC
church are to be cof.lucted by the
visitors and after morning Wor-
ship luncheon is to be served
IGNORING the state officers and the
county young people.
In the afternoon the Rev. Mr.
Harold E. Doty pastor of the ri
Centre First Baptist church. will
conduct the devotionals after which
the state officers will lead a series
Of forums on subjects OF interest
to the young people.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-13
Predicts Short
Shirts Remain
In Vogue

Skirts will remain short for a
number of years, and the straight
line silhouette will prevail, pre-
dicted Miss Ethelwyn Dcdson, ex-
tension specialist in clothing at the
zone meetings held this week for
farm home department women Of
the county.
One meeting took place in the
Veterans hall Ell Centro on Thurs
day, where some so women gather
ed, and the other on Friday, in
the basement of the Brawley Meth
odist church where 25 were persent.
Both meetings were on fall ward
robe planning and at each the
women brought their own individ-
ual problems in regard to garment
construction.
Ir discussing fashion trends, Miss
Dodson explained that the short
skirts and slim silhouette will be
the vogue because, since the war,
the price of wool has jumped sky
high.
Black, deep brown, shades of blue
and green are popular colors this
season, she said, but emphasized
new trend, that of wearing pastel
colored froCks under the dark coats
in these colors. This vogue for
light frocks is particularly appro-
pirate for California women, said
Miss Dodson.
New textiles, the new types OF
hosiery were also discussed by the
speaker.
McCabe Eucalyptus home depart
ment since the zone meeting fell
on their regular meeting date
served lurcheon Thursday noon, e
menu that was well balanced. ap-
petizing and well served Mrs. Elton
Christian was chairman assisted by
Mrs. j. P. LaBrucherie and Mrs
Wallie Brandt.
Wednesday Miss Dodson con-
quoted a project leaders training
meeting at the Imperial Veterans
hall, demonstrating methods of dry
cleaning for various types of gar
rneNts ari materials.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-13

Advanced Officers night was OBJ
served Friday by Signal chapter
No. 276, Order of the Eastern Star.
the chapter meeting in the Elks
temple while alterations are under
way at the Masonic temple.
Mrs. George Bucklin, associate
matron this year, and Herbert Har-
ris, associate patron, presided in
the East Mrs. Harmon Tyler and
Mrs. Sam Coz also occupying su-
perior stations while Mr.. ar1 Mrs.
Charles Hit took the stations o.
associate patron ard associate con-
ductress respectively.
Instead of the usual star points,
these stations were filled by: Hilda
Nelson, associate matron from
Golden Rule chapter, Imperial: ::
Hattie Mccoy, associate matron for
CalexiCo Imperial Crown chapter;
Mrs. A. n. Bucklin, past matron of
Signal chapter and mother III Law
of Mrs. George Bucklin; Hazel
Erickson, sponsor for the 1910 ma
irons and Elra Huey, sponsor for
the l94l matronS.
Special Honor
The evening was dedicated tc
Mrs. George Bucklir and Mr.. Har-
ris, ard to them Mrs. Huey dedi-
Gated several songs, Mrs. Frank
Raab of Calexico playing her ac-
compartments.
During the business meeting
plans were made for the rummage
sale on Oct. 28 Visitors were pre-
serted, 10 matrons and visiting
matronS and patrons being in at
tendance.
Special recognition was given to
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-13
Drama w orkshop
To View Play

"Sintram of Skagerrak' a one
act play by Sada Cowan will be pre-
sented for the Drama Workshops
first meeting Tuesday of next week
Drama Workshop is the Ten Thou
sand clubs newest section.
Ada Besse Beynon, who played
the lead IN Another Language"
the Workshops play last spring
and Warren Washburn who directed
that play, appear in this play or
Tuesday.
The play will start promptly at
8 O'Clock in the Ten Thousand club
house and the section business
meeting will take place afterwards
This change has been made so that
guests OF members and anyone else
interested may attend the play
without having to wait first for
the business meeting to be conclud-
ed.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-13
lJnusualD lDemend
For Concert
Tickets

Mrs. AIuo C. Ya9ckal. ticket
chairman for this years artists SER
ie5 sponsored bv the Imperial VAL
ley Music Teachers association, has
warned all season ticket holders of
last year TO make their reservations
for this year at once as the de-
mand for seats is unusually large.
Many acw subscribers are asking
fer reservations arl after Oct. Is,
all seats not reserved again by last
seasons subscribers will be made
available to thc public in order of
Application. Many have sent checks
and viii Be given the seats held
for last years subscribers if those
subscribers dc rct make their ap-
plieatic0s, accompanied by check
before Oct, Is. Reservations should
be made with MIS-. Yaeckel.
The concert series includes: Tito
Sehipa. tenor cf the Metropolitan
Opero Co; Gregor Piatigorsky,
cellist; G.. Fray and BraggIotti, luo-
pianists, and Lee Whitney. Ameri-
can soprano.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-13
Announcements
Of Mee+inqs

Ell Centre Soroptimists will hear
talk en- Camp Fire, its aims
and the scope of it's activities by
Mrs. J. B. McNeece, president OF
the Camp Fire board of sponsors
who will be guest speaker at the
club luncheon Monday noon in the
Barbara Worth hotel. In pursuance
Of the .get-acquaintei program
of the club, Mrs. Beecher will give
a brief life history.
Oasis Shrine No. 20, W.S. of ].
will meet Tuesday night at o'clock
in the Elks temple, since the Ma
soric temple is not available due tc
the earthquake repairs which are
underway.
st. Mary's Altar society will con-
duct a food sale on Nov. 2 accord
ing to plans made at a recent
gathering.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-13
SOCIAL CALENDAR

tatufNAf
All-Amcrican canal celebration,
1880, HoitviiIe.
Sunday
Sunday services. churches.
Monday
Camp Fire board, 1915. Cali
fornia hotel.
SOroptimists, 1915 P2rb2rf
Worth.
Ell Centre Red Cross chapter, 6:3G
California hotel.
Cactus Gavcl club, 6:15, Cali
fornia hotel.
Scout Troop "a, 1880, Scout hut
Scout Troop 81, 1880. Heber.
American Legion Auxiliary, s
Veterans hall.
Carpenters union, 1870, L Dor
temple.
Chess club, 1880, st. Paurs Par
ish hall.
Scout Troop, IS, 7:30. Impcria.
Veterans hall.
Scout Explores No. 1856. 7:3O, I'm
rariai Lions club hall.
Junior Arts and Crafts, $50
Wensley.
Leadership school. 10, First
Baptist church.
Coordinating council, 8, WiIso7
school.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-13
Advanced Officers Night
Observed by Chapter

Mrs. Ralph Reynolds stree this was
her last meeting as deputy grand
matron for this Eastern Star dis
trict.
The chapter adjourned to the
banquet hall where all decorations
carried out the 1941 colors peaches
and cream, the dessert being peach
es and whipped cream. Places were
marked by tiny hand carved ships
which had a dual significance, that
of Columbus day, and also, a bon
voyage symbol for those who will
atterd Grand Chapter which con-
venes next week in Sacramento.
Pretty Decorations
The center table was ornamented
by a big ship laden with gifts for
the chapter delegates, and attach
ed to The anchor were bon voyag
messages from the various officers.
Those who will attend Grand
chapter from Ell Centre are Mrs.
C. r. Kirkpatrick, worthy matron;
Mrs. George Bucklint associate ma
tron; Mrs. Reynolds, retiring dep
uty grand matron, and Mrs. U. l..
Martin who goes as grand repre-
sentative from Toronto, Canada.
Mrs. kirkpatrick presented Mrs.
Bucklin with a handsome beaded
evening bag in appreciation of her
services during the year.
Mrs. Charles Knights was chair
man of the committee in charge
of decorations and refreshments
and was assisted by Mrs. T. C.
Lanier, Mrs. I. S. McElvaney Mrs.
II. L.. Bush and Leslie Mcconnell.
The hall itself was decorated with
a profusion of rosa de montana.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-13
Young People In
Unique Program

A unique and unusual program
will be presented SUNDAY NIGHT st
$50 p. m. in the Church of the
NsZarene.
The Na3arere Young Peoples So
cietv is in a six weeks contest, this
particular program being aiven bv
the Blue side of which L. w Sweet
eli is captain. Everyone between the
ages of Ia and 40 is elieible to be
the guest of the Plues Sunday eve
ming and to enjoy the program
reminiscent of the old-fashioned
meetings.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-13
To Form VaI|eyUnit Of State
Ambulance. Transport Corps

Imperial Valley is to have its own
unit of the Womens Ambulance
and Transport Corps OF California.
This statement was made Thurs
day by Sgt. Dollie Lohman of the
corps who will be in Ell Centro Tues
day Oct. Is for the purpose of or
ganizating a unit for Imperial VAL
ley.
Col Julia DoWell is commanding
officer for the state organization
and units are being formed in every
part OF California to serve in emer-
gGncies, in disasters and in war
work should this country ever be
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-13
Home Department
Meetings Listed

Home department meetings for
the week Of Oct. IA, are:
Eastside-Sunset, Oct. Is, Tuesday,
80 pm. in the Frier,is church
Holtville. Miss Florence Glenn home
demonstration agent, will discuss
lighting.
Acacia, Oct. 16 at the Dean Casey
home with lighting as the subject
for study.
Mt. Signal, Oct. l6 at the home
OF Mrs. Alice Pollard with Mrs. j.
G. Stuart and Mrs. Martha Ros-
son, project leaders, conducting a
dry cleaning demonstration.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-13

Libby Ashcroft of the Baptist
church, How to Find and Use
Source Material fer Juniors; Dr.
jesse A. Corley, director of Christ
lar education for the Methodist
church in Southern California.
"MethCis and Materials in Educat-
ing Adults; Miss Ella NJ. Snyder
of the Hollywood First Congrega-
tlonal church, Administration.
Grouping and Equipment in the
Primary department
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-13
Auxiliary Meet
Open To Public

Boyce Aten unit, American Leg
ion Auxiliary will have its business
meeting Monday night at O'Clock
and at 0 will open its program to
the public since it is believed to be
one of general interest.
e. L. Hiteman. county su0erin-
tendent of schools, will talk on
Juvenile Delinquency and the
Schools"