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La gaceta., 1940-02-10
Seccion de Cultos
IolesSas de Ybor y W. Tampa
Domingo Febrero IL, 1910
LA ~CONFERENCIA
DE LOS

Para ell Ia del presente esta
senalada la reunion de la Con-
ferencia Metodista del Distrito
Latino. Presidira las Sesiones Ell
Obispo Paul B. Kern. Sc efec-
tuaran en- "San Paolo', Iglesia
Italiana de la calle 81 Y 13 ave-
nida. Ell Distrito Latino esta for
mado de las Congregations de
Miami, Key West, Ybor City Y
West Tampa Sc esperan delega
dos Y Ministries de cada congre-
gaci6n. FL Rev. Richard j, Par
ker es Ell Superintendent del
Distrto.
LIE anticipamos la mas corr
dial Bienvenida a los miembros
de la Conferencia deseandoles
exitos y grata estancia entire
nosotros.
"MENSAJE
Texto: "Tambien JESUS fue
bautizado. San Lucas 3:214
Seg1n 10 asienta una tradi-
ci6n antigua, Jose muri6 GUAM
do JESUS entraba a la adolescen-
ella, y este hizo que sobre sus
hombros recayese Ia responsible
lidad de sostener a la familia.
Cuando lleg6 a los 30 amos, sus
hermanos va habfan crecido 10
suficiente para hacerse cargo
de esa responsibilities, y por
ESQ cuando escuch6 ell Hama
miento de Juan ell Bautista pIl-
do aceptarlo Y al sellar CON Ell
simbolo sacramento del bautis-
mo su consagraci6n a la mission
que Dios lie habfa e~ncomendado,
escuch6 las palabras de aproba-
ci6n de su Padre. Habia segui-
do un curse recto en- esos dias
de espera, en- que no lie habfa 81
do possible relizar sus suenos, ha
bfa hecho 10 que deleitaba Ell CO.
raz6n del Padre y por ESQ escu-
ch6 las palabras: IT'D eres mi
hijo amado, en- II me he compla-
cido''. Su fidelidad en- 10 POGO 10
habia hecho digno de las supre-
mas responsibilities que el
Padre lie deparaba.
Temple Bautista", 1909 18th
st. Rev. ]. B. Silva, Pastor.
Escuela Dominica 9:45 p. m.
Quito Y Sermon, 7:45 p. m
Tema del Sermon: la Saliva,
ci6n Ofrenda".
Microbes: 7:45 p. m. Cutie
de Oraci6n.
Otros s~ervicios:
Martes: 8 p. m. Quito en- la
mission de Palmetto Beach.
Jueves: 8 p. m. Quito en- Ia
"Joerg Memorial Mission, Is
st. y Lake Ave.
"San PaolO", Gale 81 y aveni-
ola Is. Rev. James Mason, Pas
tor.
Escuela Dominica, 10 a. m.
Quito de Meditation, 11:15 a
La gaceta., 1940-02-10

FL Columbia tiene un terreno para ell estaciona-
miento de los coches de sus clientes, en- la Gale %, y un
serene para ell debido cuidado. Lleve ALI su eoehe, hay
espacio suficiente.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-13
Reds Begin Drive
ToSIice Off New
Runanian Province

MOSCOW. Aug. f3. CUP)-The
official Soviet news agency Tass
today circularized editorials from
Russia's leading newspaper assert
ing that Bulgaria's claims 10 Ru-
mania's province Of southern Do
brudia must be recognized.
Izvestia and Prayda. official or
gans Of the government and the
Communist party. respectively. SAID
that as is know the Soviet Union
always has maintained and con-
tinues 10 mantain an attitude in
support of these Bulgarian claims
on Rumania
The newspapers said that Bull
garias claims to Dobrudja now were
being advanced with special acute
ness" and reviewed the history Of
the territory, asserting that It had
belonged 10 Bulgaria sas far back
as the seventh century,
Most of the people in southern
Dobrudja are Bulgarian, Izyestia
and Pravda said They said that
the area was and again must be-
come Bulgarta's S granary despite ex-
tensive reports Of Rumania 10 keep
It through intensive colonization.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-13

its journey through the audience.
First act of the new organization
was to send Wendell Willkie tele-
gram. 1t said:
Young Willkie Volunteers of
Imperial Valley formed here to-
night. Republicans. Democrats,
Willkieites coming in fast Pledge
our loyal support. The weather is
hot but we are hotter. We will win
with Willkie. Watch our smoke"
Three members were, or will be,
appointed to each of a long list of
committees empowered to handle
various phases of the activities
planned for the Young Volunteers,
A research committee to gather
material to be kept on file for use
of speakers; membership COM
mittee to get new members in all
valley towns and select precinct
workers when needed: social COM
mittee to arrange dances and par
ties: a speakers committee to line
up outside speakers: finance COM
mittee to handle contributions and
see to the hat passing; and SER
vice club committee to arrange tC
send Willkie speakers to all such
clubs in the valley.
A radio debate with Young Dem
ocrats as to the merits of Willkie
and Roosevelt was decided upor
and a committee appointed to con-
fer with the Young Democrats.
Each member present Monday
night promised to take at least one
new member to the meeting next
Monday night.
Committees appointed were: Mrs
Yeager, Mrs. John Jackson, ane
Mrs. Bill Dubois, social. Foster
Carl Connolly, and Richard Cope
speaking. Richard Cook, Rober
Dinsmore, and Albert DeVore, pub
licity. George Lederer, membership
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-13
Registration for
Primary Election
Tops All Records

SACRAMENTO. Aug. 13. (UP)-
Secretary of State Paul Peek today
reported a record registration Of
3.782,7O2 voters for the Aug. 81
primary election, as compared to
3,652,274 for the presidential pri-
mary in May. gain of 130,528.
The Democrats maintained a
large majority of the voters, with
2.259,613 as compared to the Re-
publican total of 1861 ,657. This re-
presented gain over May of 86,760
for the Democrats and 53,446 for
the Republicans.
The comparable primary election
of August. 1888, had a registration
of 3,454058 a gain of 328,644 in the
two years. The Democratic figure
was 2,O52,519, a gain of 207,094 and
the Republican was 1,246,773, a
boost of 114,854.
Other party totals were Town.
send, 1908; Progressive, 8,l47;
Prohibition. 5645; Socialist, 1858;
Communist, 729; scattering, 956;
declined to state, 126l99.
AS usual, Los Angeles county was
an Overwhelming leader with 974.-
532 Democrats (936,364 in May) and
539. .053 Republicans (513,358) for a
total of 1,6O7.080 1,547,527o
Little Alpine county footed the
list with 242 voters, one of the
few with a Republican majority.
Others having a Republican lead
were Humboldt, Lake and Sonoma,
Larger registrations in other
counties included San Francisco,
356 $50: Alameda, 299,267: San d.
ego. 148,578; Santa Clara. 94,87O;
Sacramento. 88,046: San Bernar-
dino. 83.O42; Fresno, 82,288: Or
enge. 77.115: Kern, 64.934; San
Mateo, 60,928; San joaquin, 59,871'
Contra Costa 55,8l1; and Riverside
| 81 ,460.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-13

ainst invasion by any comolnation
of attacking forces. proof against
the disintegrating preachments OF
anti-democracy."
The governor added that national
policy should consist at least OF
the drafting of man-power. the
drafting OF capital, an effective
policy. and a pro-
gram of internal economic and NOR
al rehabilitation.
Making all able bodied men IN
the proper age group subject TO
military service, selected by lot, Is
the only fair method of raising and
training an adequate force OF fight-
ing men, the governor said. He
AIDED the drafting of capital was
the only fair and democratic method
to produce, without profiteering, the
materials for war. He warned
against production Of new broods
of millionaire" in time of crisis.
State Attorney General Earl War
rem. a Legionnaire himself struck
the keynote of the convention yes
terday in an address calling on the
Legion for militant Americanism' =
to solve the foreign and domestic
problems of the United States.
Careful TO distinguish between
militant and militaristic.n Warren
declared that "the country neejs
unity and a revival of a militant
Americanism. He cautioned. how
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-13
Olson Calls on Legion to
Help Face u. s. E emergency

ever. that care must be exercisei
lest the vigilance becomes spy
hunts" and persecution drives against
aliens.
He emphasized that the Ameri-
can Legion is -militaristic in
nature. but maintained that had
the government needed the pro-
posals of the Legion to keep peace
bv preparing for defense I'VE would
now have very little reason to be
concerned about our future"
Commander Dunn called the first
business session together and SUBJ
mitted a number of objectives TO
be urged by the Legion in leglsla-
tive quarters. He enumerated, among
them. elimination of alien fisher
men in Pacific coast waters, out
lawing of the Communist party,
raising of residence for relief ell
gibility from one TO three years
and a legislative appropriation OF
$4,000 for war orphan education.
Past Department Commander
Warren H Atherton of Stockton
addressed a luncheon gathering for
distinguished guests. pledging the
Legion to a national military ane
naval system based on universal
military obligation
Atherton. who for the past two
years has been chairman of the
Legions national defense commit
tee. urged maintenance of "rela-
lively small regular army and navy
and a citizen army and navy capable
of rapid expansion TO meet any r1-
tional emergency
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-13
Bill Would Give
conscripts Time
On Rent. Car, Etc.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13. CUPl-
who may have wondered what
might happen to his rent, INSTALL
ment and insurance payments while
he was in service got his answer
TODAY.
Under the terms of a bill pro-
posed BY the War Department and
introduced in the House by Chair
man Andrew j. May. D.. KY. of
the House Military Affairs COM
mittee. the conscript would be as
surei:
|. That for three months his
landlord could not evict his wife
and children from their home
provided they did not pay more
than $50 month rent-thus giving
them time to move into cheaper
home. The court through which the
landlord sought TO collect his rent
might grant such additional relief
as il thinks lust" The unpaid
rent would have to be made good
when the conscript finished his ar
my service.
>. That the finance company
could not seize his car for non
payment of the installments, ex-
cept by court action. The court
might order the finance company
to return the payments-or part OF
them-in order to regain posses
sion of the car. or make such
other disposition of the case as may
be equitable"
3. That his insurance policy
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-13
Brush Fire Races
Seven Cabins in
Mountain Area
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tContlhufa HUH IdSe o'io'
the flames.
More than 200 CCC workers were
fighting the fire north of CaleX.co
Lodge Tuesday and forest rangers
believed the blaze would be brought
under control by late afternoon.
Fires in the La Posta and Pine
valley regions were under contro!
The flames passed Live Oaks on
both sides of the highway, but b7cE
firing saved the resort from any
damage. After passing Live Oaks,
however the flames, swept by heavy
gusts of wind, leaped the Campo
road and spread into Oakwild
CaleXico Lodge and other nea by
mountain resorts were evacuated
for a time Monday afternoon and
evening as the wind swept flames
threatened to engulf the camp, but
residents we're able to return Tus.
day morning.
No more mountain homes were in
danger Tuesday as the flames were
being brought under control. Fore st
rangers dispatched investigators tc
determine origin of the fire.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-13

SAN DIEGO. Aug. 13 fUP)-Gov
Culbert Olson today enlisted COOP
Grafton of the American Legion for
whatever military emergency lies
ahead and endorsed national con-
scription of man-power and capital
Speaking at the annual covention
of the state department of the
Legion. the governor outlined de-
tails of the mobilization plan for
California in event congress passes
the censcription bill.
I'VE need a program designed to
defend our government. our country,
and our people. against invasion
from without and disintegration
from within" Olson said.
Il hope that in framing our ma
tional defense policy that congress
will embrace the principle of total
defense,' the principle of making
our country invulnerable, proof ag-
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-13
Ramona Girl Weds
Robert NeckeI in
Yuma Ceremony

Miss Frances johnson, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs O. B. johnson OF
Ramona. became the bride of Rob-
ert Neckel, son of Mr.. and Mrs
Peter Neckel of Imperial, at we'd
ding at the First Baptist church
in Yuma this weekend.
The Rev. Mr.. B. Gillenwaters
read the marriage service in the
presence of a small group OF rela-
tives and intimate friends OF tn
couple.
The bride was gowned in blue
sheer summer frock with white ac-
cessories. Her corsage was conf
posed of lilies-of- the valley and
gardenias.
Mrs. Mary Leo Moore, sister OF
the bride, was matron OF honor
She selected rose color for her dress
with matching accessories. Ralph
Bowen of Long Beach was best man
Mrs. Allene McChristy Clay, ac-
companied by Miss Tonic Sue Nc
Christy, sang Il Love You Truly
and "Oh, Promise Me"
The bridegroom is employed DN
the Imperial Irrigation district il
Imperial and the couple will make
their home in Imperial after the,
return from their honeymoon Sep
l.
Those present at the wedding
we're Mr.. and Mrs. Bert r. Gibson
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Nelson MI
and Mrs. Warren Swink. Mr. ant
Mrs. w. A. Moore. Mrs J. N Clay
Mrs. Ralph Bowen. Mrs. c. L. Tho
mas, Miss Lorene Thomas. Mis-
Phyllis Johnson, Miss Jean johnson
Ernest Gibson, the parents of th
bride and bridegroom
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-13
Brawley Pair Deny
Abatement Charge
In Paddock Case
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was the sole owner and employed
a Japanese whose name she did not
know to act as her agent in renting
the rooms.
She denied that she lived at the
rooms or rented them herself and
declared that as far as she knew
they were rented to the general
public. In addition she declared she
does not know what reputation was
borne by the house on I street.
Abatement proceedings were
brought after the arrest of Ethel
near Ell Centre. The Lucas woman
said she followed her profession at
the 1 street address in Brawley.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-13
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD
OF EQUALIZATION IMPERIAL
IRRIGATION DISTRICT

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN
that the Assessor of Imperial Irri-
cation District, having completed
the assessment book for the year
1910 has delivered the said assess
ment book to the Secretary of the
Board of Directors of Imperial Ir-
rigation District who now has it
in his office in the Masonic Build
ing. Ell Centro, California, where
it will remain for the inspection
of all persons interested until Aug
ust 20, 1910.
The Board of Directors of said
Imperial Irrigation District acting
as Board of Equalization. will
meet to equalize assessments on
August 90 1910. at ten o'clock A.
M. and continue in session from
time to time thereafter as long as
may be necessary. not to exceed
ten days exclusive of Sundays, at
the office of the said Board of
Directors. in the Masonic Building,
EI Centre, California, to hear and
determine such objections TO the
valuation, acreage, or any other
matters pertaining to the assess
ment, as may come before them.
BY order of the Board of Direc-
tors.
w. w. GOODSON,
Secretary of the Board
of Directors of Imperial
Irrigation District
J 30-A 6-13
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-13

would not lapse for non-payment
of premiums. but would remain in
fnrce-up to 5000 face value-and
then, after he got out of the army,
he would have to pay up the back
premiums in one year to keep it
in effect. If, he had more than
$1,000 insurance he would have to
cash in the amount above that.
4. That if he failed to pay taxes
on real estate when they came due
the tax collector could not sen his
property, but would wait until af-
ter he left the military service
Their the tax would be due with in
terest at six per cent.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-13
Bombers Ranging
Over Europe in
Furious Attacks

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lost but pilots of two of them
were saved.
Our medium bombers carried
out daylight operations today over
an area extending from Jutland
to the Bay of Biscay. Included
among the objectives attacked were
enemy-occupied airdromes at Wall
haven. Hingene. Caen, Cherbourg,
Morlaix and the seaplane base at
BreSt.
Twelve of our aircraft have not
returned"
While the British bombers were
dropping deadly cargoes of bombs
on the bases from which Germany
is attacking Britain. RAF fighter
squadrons were fighting unceasing
battles against an estimated 400 or
500 German raiders over Britain
and British coastal waters.
Battles were fought repeatedly
over the Thames estuary-the wat
erway which leads to London
and all along the south coast as
far as the southwest coast.
Thousands of citizens took ref
uge in public shelters in southeast
coastal towns as the great air bat
tie ragged over the mouth of the
Thames.
While main attacks appeared to
be directed against the south anc
southeast coast. the German raid
ers ranged inland a number Of
times to attack points some dis
tance from the sea.
BY late afternoon preliminary re-
ports showed seven civilian death.
and Is wounded in the days raids
The observer at one LISTENING
post on the southeast coast sait
that the Germans seemed to come
over in waves every two or thre,
minutes. Another reported tina
hundred of planes were in th'
sky at once He said that most o
the battles were fought high in tn,
air and above clouds, out of sigh
of the grounds.
The raids slackened slightly il
mid afternoon but were resumed
with intensity within a short time.
Reflecting the increasing temp'
of the aerial combat both Londol
and Berlin offered frequent re
ports on the battles. In Berlin al
almost running account of the al
warfare was being made publi
including announcements that nev
squadrons of bombers "are now OF
their wa to England"
The air ministry departed from
custom to issue an early communi
que on the progress of the fighting
1t described the German assault
as mass attacks and said tina
hour after hour spitfire and hur
ricane pilots roared into the SIX
and waged relentless war agains
the Nazi airmen."
Authoritative British sources in
dicated belief that the German al
attack still was in its opening phase
They suggested that Germany wa
prepared to sacrifice 5000 planes
if necessary, to win air control owe
Britain.
On that basis it was said in Lon
don that when the blitZkrieg hits tol
pace some 1000 planes day prob
ably will be employed in blasting
at Britain.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-13
Old Age Insurance
Man Due THURSDAY

A representative of the bureau
of old age and survivors insurance
will be at the Ell Centre postoffice
Thursday from 2 p. m. to 4:30 p. m.
Qualified wage earners who have
reached the age of IS may obtain
information concerning their rights
under the law. Survivors of wage
earners who died since Jan. |, this
year may get information concern
ing possible survivors benefits which
may be payable, bureau officials
said Tuesday.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-13
!. Y. WiIIki cites
Launch New Club
At Meeting Here

Young Willkie Volunteers of I'M
perial Valley, boilers from the party
dominated Young Republicans, sail
ed into the political sea Monday
night with a set of officers and a
pledge to elect Willkie president of
the United States.
Between 35 and 40 Willkie sup
porterS were present.
Russell Yeager was elected presi-
dent, John Raymond, vice-prea-
dent. Miss Doris Cooley, secretary,
and Milo Foster, treasurer.
They decided to meet every Mon
day night at 8 o'clock and to fl
nance their activities by passing
the hat. The hat Monday night
contained $40 when emptied after
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-13
Chamber Directors
Meet Wednesday

Directors of the Ell Centre cham
ber of commerce were scheduled to-
meet at headquarters Wednesday
night for a regular business ses-
sion.
The proposed livestock school,
calf raising. and the part the
chamber shall play in national dc
fense plans were to be discussed
during the evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-13
Alfalfa Growers
Meet in |. 4.

Representative farmers from al
falfa growing districts of southern
California will meet in the Los
Angeles farm advisor office at 10
o'clock Friday morning, TO discuss
economic problems Of the industry.
Prices for alfalfa hay have been
unfavorable 10 growers this sea-
son due 0 cheap competitive feeds
and 10 increased production in
parts of the San Joaquin valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-13
DAUGHTER BORN To
WILLIAMS FAMILY

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Williams
of 6s3 Parke avenue. FL Centre, an
nounce the birth of an eight pound
three ounce daughter born at the
e Centro hospital Monday morning.
The baby was named Sandra Claire
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-13
TO ROBERT SHEFFIELDS
DAUGHTER BORN

A girl weighing seven pounds and
IIR ounces was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Sheffield. 730 Hell ave-
nue.. FL Centre. in the FL Centre
hospital Monday. A name has not
been selected for the baby as yet.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-13
GEORGE PASKLE BETTER
AFTER OPERATION

George Paskle of FL Centre is re-
covering satisfactorily after ton
sillectomy performed recently at
Paradise Valley sanitorium. He pro-
badly will have to remain at the
sanitorium for three more weeks
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-13
MRS. DON WALLIS
OPERATED UPON

Mrs. Don Wallis, wife of Deputy
Sheriff Don Wallis of Ell Centre.
was recovering Tuesday from an
appendicitis operation performed
late Monday at the Ell Centro hos
Dital.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-13
WEA Their
FORECAST

Southern California-Fair Tues
day night and Wednesday but morn
ing fog or cloudy near the coast:
little change in temperature; gentle
northwest wind off coast.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-13

Buy your next car through our
Auto Finance plan. Our aim is to
finance your cars unpaid balance
on schedule that is suitable and
convenient to your needs and in
come. Look over the car you want
and then come in and see us for
its financing.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-13

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