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Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
Jasper 4-HCIub
Has Ne tinq

The All club met Friday evening
at the school house. H. Lee Ian
derman, spoke on 4-H future activ-
tiles and also on club entries in the
fair.
Landerman presented pins for eX-
cellence in the agricultural club
ana given by the California Bankers
association to Leaders John Flores,
Wes Anderson, Mrs, A. j. Magln
and MIS-. j. q. Montgomery, and
w. Louis Anderson, Frances Magin,
Charles Kral, Lillian Montgomery,
Laura Jean Carr, Elmer Magin,
Charlie Wise, Annabeth Flores and
Billy Montgomery, members.
After the business m1~ting Ian
derman auctiored off the box sup
pCrs.
The group played ping long,
res all Chinese checkers.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
Sub Deb Clubs
Party We dnesday

Imperial valley Sub Deb club
members are planning roller
skating progressive party for We'd
nesday night, the group skating
from house to house for the various
events in the evenings program.
This club met last week with
LaVerne Zavala at her new home
and after a tour of the house en-
Joyed a pot luck supper The girls
decided upon new project, that
Of collecting clothing repairing it
Ind distributing it TO needy per-
sons of the community.
Present at the last meeting were:
LaVerne zavala, Betty Lemons,
Martha Jane Preble, Janet Reid,
Dorothy Dobel, Hulda Free, Hazel
Lee and Mary Moore.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
Sans SouciCIub
Entertained

Selecting st. Valentines day as
the theme for her decorations, Mrs
William c. Reed of 653 Sandalwood
Drive, entertained her fellow men,
bers OF Sans Souci club for dessert
and bridge Monday night.
Mrs. Walter B. Havekorst was
a guest of the club and the men,
bers present, in addition to the
hostess, were: Mesdames John w.
Tyler w. H. Tyler, jr, John B.
McNeece, j. B. McNeece, J. Keyes
Mitchell, Harry w. Horton, l.. j.
Goree, jr., Charles P. Delp, John
R. Robertson and L. R. jefferson.
Mrs. Robertson won high score,
Mrs. Havekorst, the second, and
Mrs Goree, the third.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13

Since her program fell on Lin
coins birthday Mrs. r. j. eleven
ger told charming story OF the
great president for her program
given for the Twice Told Tales
section of the Ten Thousand club
Monday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. j. S. Larew, 545 Wensley
avenue.
The Counsel Assigned by Mary
Raymond Shipman Andrews was
the atory which Mrs. Clevenger
gave in delightfully."- sympathetic
manner, giving graphic repre-
sentat!On OF tie court room scene
in which Lincoln pleaded for the
life of boy. accused of murder.
At the conclusion of the program
current events were given by men,
bers, many being provocative of
lively discussion. after which Mrs.
Larew served tea.
In keeping with the day, Mrs.
Larew used a patriotic theme in
her table appointment, a center
piece of red, white. and blue flow
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
ShowerHonors
Mrs. Ariaudo

Pale pink sweetpeas and dainty
pink and blue bridge covers were
used by Mrs. j. Roy SalaSSi and
Mrs. Merwin Mccoy when they en-
tertained with surprise baby
shower for Mrs Arnold Ariaudo,
the affair taking place at the Sal
ASST home, 1914 Brighton avenue.
In addition to the shower the
group enjoyed a game of bridge,
the high score prize going to Mrs.
Volberding and the low, to Mrs.
BeshearS.
Guests included: MesdameS Ar
mold Ariaudo, Martin c. Wahl, Joe
Golden, George Conner, Floyd c.,
Hodgeman, Sherman Eldridge, Bert
Cosby, Phil Judd, William Foss,
Joe Thompson, Jerry Robertson, R.
L. Shawn, M, c. Garfield, Robert
Marshall, Merritt Bradshaw, James
w. BeShearS, Bert FaWcett, Nils
Janson, Earl Volberding, Robert
Wylie, and Miss Peggy Kelly.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
ToAt+end State
Convention

One thousand World Wide Guild
girls will assemble this weekend
in Pasadena for the state conven-
ton and Imperial Valley will have
a large representation at this gath
ering
Mrs. Harold E. Doty of El Centro
is associational director for Impe-
rial Valley and will attend the ses-
sions as will delegates from every
church in the valley. Ell Centro is
sending a group of 10 girls and
Calexico has registered for %
Sessions start on Friday and close
Sunday noon, the convention TAX
ing place in the First Baptist
church of Pasadena.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
Story of Abraham Lincoln
Told by Mrs. CIevenser

ers being lighted by tapers in the
same colors. Mrs. Roberts and
Mrs. Meyer poured and Mrs Fin
ney assisted Mrs. Larew in serv-
ing
Guests of the section were Mes
danes A. c. Finney. Howard P.
Meyer, j. r. Fahs. Mary E. John
ston, O. j. Jennings. Sr.. and O. J.
Bradshaw.
Members present were: Mes
danes Don c. Paulus, d. B. Rob-
erts, Norman (. Dupont, Donald
w Kctc,,cn. Earle G. Davis, Lee
Nuffcr, J. S. LareW. E j. Mack,
Warren E. Sage. Rodney jenkins,
N. A. ContoS. Ross T. Hickcox, r.
w. Ware. R. j. Cleyenger, H. c..
Diller w. H. Tyler, jr.. Guy A.
WeaKley. Forrest E. Kutz.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
Citrus Growers
Discuss New Plan

Imperial county citrus growers
Monday night urged the county
extension service to emphasize
methods of irrigation and fertllza-
ton in order TO increase production
of better quality fruit at meeting
in the county court house.
Growers from all sections OF the
valley attended the meeting with
the extension service. according to
Frank Beyschiag, county farm al
VISOR.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
.ahanka Group
Enioys Tea

Wahanka Camp Fire group has
been enjoying its meetines lately
IN particular since Mrs. r. p. Hafn"r
invited the group to have tea with
1cr last week and since Mrs. Will
son has invited them for luncheon
this wednesday noon.
Those present for the tea were.
Donnie Bradshaw, Irma Curren,
Jerry Rice. Sharon McNeCce, Helen
Maloof, Marjorie O'llc, Mary Fran
ccS Hafner, Mary Lou Peacock. Jean
MunSon, Mrs. Wilson.
The Group conducted brief bust
ness meeting
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
Dinner Party for
Dams Entire

Dams Entire section Of the Ten
Thousand club is locking forward
to a oecideGIy pleasant carefree
evening on Thursday Feb. l5, for
instead Of the usual business meet
ing the group IS to have pot luck
dinner and a party at 6:30 in the
club house.
Mrs Russell Sherwood. Mrs. c. S.
Reed with Miss Mildred Record as
chairman, are the committee in
charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
Dessert Bird se
Party Popular
Weekend Event

Some so guests attended the de-
lightful dessert bridge party spon-
sored Saturday by the Holtville
Junior Women's club and which
took place in the civic center in
that city.
Mrs. j. V. Yeargin won the grand
prize and the two consolation awards
went TO Miss Emma Jean Payne and
Mrs. Al Cravath, the other bridge
prizes being won by Mrs. Sam Webb,
ST., Mrs. John ZenoS, Miss Marguer-
ite Anderholt, Mrs. Ernest Edwards,
Mrs. William Burke, Mrs. w. A.
Clarke, Mrs. j. T. Little, all of Holt
vile and Miss Dorothy East and
Miss Dorothy Lou Gillian of Ell Cen
tro.
Door prizes were won by Mrs.
Walter Reynolds and Mrs. Burke,
both of Holtville.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
Valentine Party
Recent Event

Jackie Rentz was host Sunday
at theatre and supper party, TAX
ing his guests to the matinee and
then entertaining them at supper
at his home, 1926 Olive avenue.
Mrs. L. L. Rentz, mother OF the
host, served tempting supper
to: Albert Arnold, Bob Bliss, Carl
Fiore, Bob Gilkison, Tommy Hol-
.and, Buddy McNeece, Tom Nc
Christy, Ralph Clark, Elmon Cliff
ton, Joe Maloof, George PlemonS
and Jack Thornburg
Pretty Valentine decorations were
used for the occasion, the prizes
Going to Ralph Clark, Joe Maloof,
and Carl Fiore.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13

recent trip to South America, en-
phasizing in particular her exper-
fences in the Argentine, Brazil
Uruguay and Venezuela.
The speaker discussed social and
racial problems existing IN these
countries with special reference to
the youth problems and at the con-
clusion of her talk answered the
many questions asked oy the STU
dents who were particularly inter-
ested in her discussion.
Miss Tannenbaum was to be
guest of honor at a dinner Tues
day night, o'clock, Barbara Worth
hotel.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
Former Residents
Visit CITY

Mrs. z. A. Golf and her sons,
Jimmy and Joe of Ell Cajon, spent
the weekend in the valley as the
house guests of Mrs. G. " Munson.
The Goffs are former Ell Certrans
and their many friends enjoyed the
opportunity TO see them again.
Joe is student at U. c. L. A. and
was enjoying the mid-semester va
cation, spending his holidays in El
Cajon and the valley. He is for
mer Central student where he made
a name for himself in his public
speaking work Recently at U. c. L.
A. he was initiated into Phi Delta
Kappa, honorary teaching frater-
nifty.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
Kute KIux Give
No Host Par+y

Kute Kiux Sub Deb club men,
bers and their guests enjoyed no
host party Saturday night, high
light of which was a Weiner bake.
Those present wert: kena Niboli,
Mary Maggie, Viola Hacker, Doro-
thy Little, Mamie Maggie, Ruth
Balm, Mary Fiore. Bill Rhodes, Bob
bic putnam, Frank Anker, Gene
Donaldson, Jimmy Murphy, Ira
Rhodes.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
Arizona Comments
Water Bill Veto

PHOENIX. Feb. 13. CUP) - Th"
arizona D"mo"rat'c ASSOCIATION to-
10y commended Gov Culbert Olson
Of California for vetoing bill call
ing for a conforNnCe between ~
two states Oh acceptance of the
Santa Fc and tri-stGt" COLORADO
'ivor compacts.
The association asserted in tele-
gram to Olson that tho compacts
limiting water of the Colorado river
to the lower basin states, were
unconstitutional ami injurious to
the entire nation and especially
unfair to California and Arizona and
would virtually desolatc this state.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
Democrats
Schedule Party

Auction and contract bridge. PIN
ochle, Chinese checkers and other
games will be featured at the card
party to be given Friday night
under the sponsorship of the I'm
perial Valley Women'S Democratic
club.
This is to be a dessert party,
starting at 730 O'Clock at the home
of Mrs. Will Won Fluss, 664 Holt
avenue. The affair is open to the
public and reservations may be
made with Edna Morrison, tele-
phone l8l.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
DixieIand Brid9e
Club Hosts

Dixieland bridge club members
were the guests Saturday of Mr..
and Mrs. Jack Ingle, Mrs. Sid
Trammel and F.. H. wallace win
ming the high score prizes. Mrs.
Chris Mccain won the low score
prize. Mr.. and Mrs. j. R. Haley
will be hosts next.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
House Guest at
Havs Home

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hays enter
tanned a distinguished visitor this
weekend, Mrs. Barbara Innis OF
Mexico City. Mrs. Innis' father was
the late ambassador from Sweden
to Mexico, and she is we'll known
in diplomatic circles. Her husband
was killed in active service and
she herself received a decoration
from the then Prince of Wales for
her service during tne World war
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
Hi-y Club Dance
Popular Event

Sweetheart SWING, the Hi-Y
clubs formal dance held Friday
night in the Ten Thousand club
house was one of the prettiest dances
OF the spring.
Colorful red streamers and other
appropriate decorations made an
effective background for the dancers
Mr. and Mis-. Eugene Waterman
were the chaperones.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
EIks Sponsor
Bridge Dinner

Second event in the annual
bridge tournament sponsored by
the Ell Centro Elks lodge is sched-
ulcd for Thursday, Feb. Is. at 7
O'Clock in the lodge rooms when
dinner will be served.
Contract and duplicate contract
will be played with prizes for the
winners in each division. Tourna-
rent prizes will be awarded at the
end of the series. Reservations for
the dinner should be made with
the lodge secretary, Henry Swan
sGn, Telephone 800.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
Circle Sponsors
Waffle Supper

A delicious waffle supper will be
served Wednesday evening from ST
p. m. by the members of Dorothy
Rich Circle of the First Baptist
church, the affair taking place in
the church. The supper is open
to the public and tickets may be
purchased at the door.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
Announcements
Of Meetings

Arts and Crafts s0ctioN Of t.,
Ten ThouSaNd club will mC"t W.
~esdav Mt 10 a. m IL tho club honSC
for business meeting and a d1'' o.
work. a committee of hCstcssos sly
ing luncheon at noon.
Mrs. Earl Farris. chairman, has
reminded members to bring thell
coupons.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
News I+ems About
Valley Residents

Mrs. Joe Woodbridge of Bakers
field, tns former Aileen HartZog
spent last week in the valley with
her little son. Jimmy, visiting her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. HartZog,
and MI Wooldridge's mother, Mrs
Lottie Woodbridge OF Holtville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence f. Bass of
Eagle Rock were weekend guests
OF Mr.. end MIS- Arno c. Yaeckel
Invitations have been issued by
Mrs. Lee Nuffer, Mrs. M. O. King,
u. and Mrs. Neal Gavin for a
series of bridge luncheons to be
given Feb. %, %, "a at l pm. at
the Gavin home, 555 SandalWood
Drive.
Miss Ruth Simpson of Los An
geleS, accompanied by Miss Dorothy
Johnson, j. P. Riley and Vern King,
spent the weekend in Ell Centro
visiting Miss Simpsons parents,
Judge and Mrs. j. E. Simpson.
Invitations are out for a bridge
luncheon honoring Mrs. Leroy Holt
and given by Mrs Howard P. Meyer
and Mrs. Minor O. SimmS on Fri
day, Feb. %, at the Barbara Worth
hotel.
Mrs. Mont J. Reid enjoyed a Weet
nd visit from her sister and her
husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Norman
Noteworthy of Riverside who are
former El Centrans. Bob Reid, son,
who recently enlisted Ill the United
States Navy. is home on his sec
ond leave III the last six weeks,
coming from San Francisco where
his ship. the U. S. S, Savannah is
in dry dock.
U. C. L. A. and U. S. C. students
who have been spending the mid
semester holidays in Ell Centro re-
turned this weekend to school.
Among the U. C. L. A. delegation
who left recently are: Don Rex, jr.,
Elizabeth Meyer, Kay Nuffer, and
Kay Clements.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
Ten Thousand Club to Hear
Talk by Dr.. Lesley

Waterman, mtzzo- -contralto
Mrs. p N. Van Slyck, president
will preside at the business session
and several items will be brought
up for consideration including ap-
pointment of a nominating commit
tee and other questions of equal
Importance.
History section members are
hostesseS for the day and will serve
tea at the close of the program.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
CaIexico Juniors
Sponsor Dance

CALEXICO, Feb. u. = CaleXico
Junior Womer's club sponsored a
brilliant Valentine dance SATURDAY
night in the Elks club where a group
Of valley young people enjoyed q
delightful evening together.
Prior to the dance many hostess">
mt ,rtained either with dinner OF
cocktail parties.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
Daughter Born to
Georqe Overs

Mr.. and Mrs. George Dyer, are
the parents of a seven pound IA
ounce girl whom they have named
Margaret Jean. The baby was born
in Berkeley, where the Dyers now
make their home. and where Dyel
is completing his engineering stud
les at the University of California
Mrs. Dyer is the former CHcif
RumSey.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
Mid-Week Prayer
Meeting Service

HOLTVILLE, Feb. l3: The First
Methodist church will have its reg
ular midweek service Wednesday
night, the minister using as his
subject The Atonement"
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
Assembly Spe aker
Tue esday Morning

Junior college students enjoyed
a comprehensive travel talk by Miss
Dora Tannenbaum, field represen-
tative for the National Council OF
Jewish Women who discussed her
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
Reserve Officers
Plan Dance

Imperial valley chapter Of the
Reserve Officers association has SCI
Feb. 81 as the date for the annua
dinner dance to be given at the
Barbara Worth Country club ano
which is always an important af.
fair.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
RANCHER DIES

FHOENIX. Feb. l3. oUPl-
Wounds suffered in 4 knife braWl
Feb. | proved fatal today TO Ben
Harvey. 25. Tolleson district ranch
er. Authorities held Ather Baldwin,
&c. for investigation on a charge OF
assault with a deadly weapon.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
Haskell Bradfords
Have DAUGHTER

Mr.. and Mrs. Haskell Bradford
have announced the arrival of an
81 pound daughter on Feb. at
11l9 North Third street. naming
their daughter Bessie Jane.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13
CONSTI IPATION
Needs Attention in
Young and Old

nothing to trifle with. Why delay
when Stuart's Laxative Compound
helps bring such quick welcome
relief without habit forming or bad
after-"ffects" Stuart's is wonderful
for adults, yet gentle enough for
children. Dosage actually reduces
as it helps "regularize." To feel
bright, keep bowels right. Try stu
arts Laxative Compound right
away for its safe, gentle results.
At all drug stores Csc and zoe under
makers money back guarantee.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-13

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence f. Bass of
Eagle Rock were weekend guests
OF Mr.. end Ms. Arno c. Yaeckel.
Evening star., 1940-01-10
Westbury
Fr0cks, $3>95
Crisp pN.E.W

1mpeccably tailored frocks by Westbury known
for their generous and accurate measurements
-. 3-inch hems 1-inch side seams Before it
measure up to the above standards. Choose
from lovely fabrics including Lonsdale woven
broadcloth rayon prints and seersucker striped
chanbrays. Sizes ~ to 20, others to AZ.
The Palas Royal Wes,bary F,oeks First asd Third Floors
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-27
Safe Robber
Leaves Note

a safs-craoksman calling him
self The Eaf' and using ths pre-
fsaHionai touch ~ Itaffiss. master
criminal n fiction. looted = struoE.
bon IN the offices - ths Inter.
national Harvester Co. during ths
week end
Police Identification experts ana
detectives took up his trad Mon.
day after this laotlng AS revealed
by y D. bosnsFs manager ~ ths
concern. with offices IL tO2 Puy.
ailup ave
Ths Eai--pgiies believed ths
title vas a corrupt spsiiinE II
eel failed 70 cat ths combine.
ton out u the safe with q fans
torch. bit al manage - burn a
h0is In ths do0r.
Loos amounted o. tis IN eur
rsney. ts.0s n silver. and a NO
mans gold webbing rinE ssi Nith
thrss chip aiAasgnda
fs had tns foairtsaY T. isaFs a
thank you nots signing hAa nom
Dc plume. police sad
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-27
Doctors and
Wives Gather
Medical Assn. In
4-Ddy Convention

With more than 500 medical
men and their Sivss expected 10
attend before the four.eiay con-
ssniian closes Wednesday. regis
tration continued Monday Al
Hotel Winthrop fof delegates at
tending The sisf snnaal meeting
u Washington state Medical
association ard the ON annual
ssssi9n - the aaxillafy u ths
association.
Medical bureau managers Eos
down 10 BUSINESS Monday. con-
ysning in ths srmv ard navy roosa
81 Hotel winthrop. association
convention hsaiqasftsrs Prob
lens u bureau managers Nsrs lis-
guessed during ihs morning seq
sion. which recessed Al mon. A
banquet for medical bureau man
aEsrs Nss ths hiEhllEht Tor the
sysning. schsdulsd far o'eioeh
In ths army and navy room.
Others attending The annual
session Nsnt 70 Tacoma C.olf and
County club az 7 % = ~ 10 par
lisiPais IN ths annual golf tearna-
nsut - the association. me
tournament eas ia sharg. u Dr.
y u. Houston and Dr c V Land-
Fles.
fns annual gulf dinner was
scheduled Zoe Monday evening AZ
fCuntinssd On Page II. Column 80
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BRITISH RAID BERLIN:
NAILS BOMB IRELAND
BULLETINS

HERSHEY. Pas-Handsome Dick Nets Of Oak Park H..
pounded through the rain and mist that hung this
today u take early lead On the first qualifying
round Of he 2ard T. G A. golf championship with par
SCATTERING 60
Braekeled behind Mcta with Tos we're John Cibaon Of
Chicago. Harold tIuKl McSpaden and Ralph Guldnhl
Defending champion Henry Picard of this clnh scored
u while jimmy pcmaret second leading money Of
the year get under par with II.
LONDON nfans shipping ossss nd acquisitions
the first shipping
Ronald cfeaa announced taay radio srsssh ur
ping shs buying building capturing slightly
grcas tons he said.
ELIZABETH. ". J.-Arthw SEiifb ~ a WPA WorLsr,
had Leave Of absence today 70 hs ag
hs Wnf giriHg birth - frpis's At TIC Of dan
The FIRST giri. arrirsd Friday The second also girl
iods born Saturday. aud the third boy sarln Sunday.
oAiRo-A essp- es.aualaa iaaat spasssa that
h""hr had scared direct biz. Italian shtte.
bessie. eaiahai Neieaa nasd. and ~ Adsna
WASHINGTON Roosevelt. proposed today "a CIV. lea.
H. Jones simultaneous antfui bath
the federal loan administration without revising independent
q the latter
.sp.a. 81 lse o.sm.a hss.as.. an. Fighter.
attempted To attack this town evening"
The splnse nshlss. tn.x
crossed the coast and .aa sa.s
su.rd .found N. cis v.rt. ba..,.t .
Increased today following Jaek.aa
slayer Of Leon rro,shy. from
The number Of detectives
to seven and the paues frsH five 10 20
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-27
Orders for STAT Planes
For Army and Navy Placed
Defense Commission Answers Senate
Criticism: Puts Blume on Solons

WASHINGTON - The national
defense commission today replied
to senate criticism Of progress in
the rearmament program with a
report to President Roosevelt show
ing that orders have been placed
for 6,747 army and navy planes.
The report placed upon congress
the blame for the fact that procure
ment of combat and training planes
has not been further accelerated. It
pointed out that the major portion
of the military aircraft program is
tied up in the "a. SOC. 000, 900 defense
appropriation bill which is pending
In the senate.
Robert Horton, public relations
official for the defense commission.
who delivered the report to the
White House. pointed out that the
president requested the new funds
on July 10; the house approved the
bill on July 81. but the measure still
Is pending in the senate.
Progress Revealed
The report set forth the follow
ing breakdown of planes actually
contracted for by Aug. II:
Army-2.02e combat and obser-
walton planes; 1887 other types,
chiefly training planes
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Drafiees Limit 10
Be Only 800. 900

HAsiif>cfos =-fhs senate 10
lay sEfssd unanimously 20 hiatt
- 300 900 IN aanhsr a araftsss
no may b. trained a. any one
tins under ths eonaefiptl0a hlIl
shiis ths nation Il a. psaes.
ne senats seemed disposed %
step ap ths tempo q ia aslib.rz-
tiona somewhat 4Hd bring ths hlll
b . final vote IN mid-Nsek.
ne bills supporters reported
that . survey showed al solid~
votes fssoFins passage This three
v0ts margin wsn the most 0cti-
mistie claim % ths proponents
since debate started Aug Q.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-27
Nine Year-0ld Puyallup Boy
Critically Injured in Fall
Skull Fractured as He Tumbles Out of
Moving Auto; Seven Others Are Hurt

With his skull fractured. nine
year-old Norman Akers. IT.. son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Akers of
Puyallup, lay in critical condition
In Pierce County hospital Mon
day.
Attendants said his condition
was poor. The boy was hurt when
he fell out of a moving automobile
In Puyallup. and was rushed to
Tacoma by his parents. The Akers
live at AT I'd N. E.. Puyallup.
Other traffice accidents over the
weekend injured seven persons in
and near Tacoma.
Mrs. Matilda Pease, 81, and her
two daughters, Miss Clara Pease,
IS, and Miss Marian Pease, 20,
were hurt about lilo p. m. Sat-
urday when their car struck an
automobile driven by William II.
T. Berry. 81, of the seth recon-
Nuisance squadron. McChord field.
near the main Fort Lewis gate on
the Pacific highway. All suffered
bruises and decorations that sent
them to the fort hospital for first
aid. Marian Pease. 1911 So. Saw
yer St, was driver of the car.
Two young men on a motorcycle
were hurt Sunday evening when
the machine they were riding
smashed into a car driven by Fred
Barth, Rt. 2. Box 461, at the Ar
dena intersection on the Pacific
highway. the state patrol reported.
Leon Morse, 10, 1910 West Spo-
kane, Seattle, and Merrill Peter
son, %, 4510 West Charleston,
Seattle, were released from the