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Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-17
Film Chief Says
Government Owes
Him Money on Tax
Federal Attorneys Seek
To Spike Schenck's
Claim to Refund

NEW YORK, March II.
(UP) The prosecution in
Joseph M. Schenck's income
tax trial attempted today to
spike the goth. Century-FoX
film chairman's contention that he
could have claimed tax refunds on
the sale of $403000 worth of Aqua
Caliente race track stock.
The government charges that
Schenck owes $412,000 in income
taxes for 1935-36-37 while Schenck
claims the government really owes
him $165OOO in refunds.
Schenck, according to his attor-
ney, could have listed the $403,00
worth of Aqua Caliente stock, al
legedly sold at a loss to Roland
West, movie director, as loss in
his 1887 return if he had wished
TO.
In addition, the defense con-
tended, Schenck could have claimed
losses amounting to $l20,000 in taxes
on a reclassification of his inter
ests in the film company. That loss
plus the Aqua Caliente loss would
total $l65,000, according to the de-
fenSe. -
The government attempted to
show that Schenck never actually
got rid of the $403, 900 worth OF
stock to West. 1t also sought to
prove, through the testimony OF
Enrique Neidhart, who managed
the track properties for an Ameri-
can syndicate, that as recently as
two years ago the Aqua Caliente
company had assets Of 100000
Continued on Page 8, col g
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-17
Army Accepts 4th
Quota of Draftees
With 81 from I.v.
Next Draft Call Due
April 9TH to 11th for
5000 in Ninth Corps

Induction into the u. S.
army of 7,O30 California con-
scriptees, of which Imperial
county will supply 81, was
begun Monday as the army
accepted it's fourth quota of men.
Thirty-two of Imperiars men will
leave Wednesday evening from Ell
Centro for Los Angeles. Twenty
nine more will leave from Brawley
at $3.50 am, March 25.
The draft period for this quota
runs from March II to March 81.
The next draft call, the fifth,
will extend from April 7 to II and
will take 5000 men into the service
from the ninth army corps area.
Of this number, 2742 will be from
California and A from Imperial
county. The northend board will
supply 81 and the southend IT. Re-
placements for the third and fourth
draft calls on shortages and rejec-
tions will be expected between April
l and 4.
The fourth call totals 10000 men
for the area. California supplies
1000 men, Washington 1880, Oregon
$780, Montana 480, Idaho $50 and
Nevada 110.
Those reporting during the March
1871 period at induction centers
in key cities will be sent to recep-
ton centers at Fort Macarthur and
Preside of Monterey in California,
Fort Lewis in Washington, and Fort
Douglas in Utah foi preliminary
instruction before being sent to
training units for one-year service.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-17
Lochinvdrs Race Truin
For Date with Girls

LOS ANGELES, March II. CUP)-,
Three young Lochinvars from the
University of Missouri put a roman
tic thrill today in the annual spring
tour of TOO girl students from
Stephens College
The youths, Nerriil Gassert, New
York, and William Helm and Tony
Webster, both of st. Louis, raced
the girls special train across
country to win dates with Elizabeth
McGeorge, Memphis, Tenn; Halle
Ladd, Mobile, Ala; and Jackie Ham
ilton, st. Paul. MINI.
Last Thursday the girls left their
campus in Columbia Mo-, and the
youth from the University. located
across town, were at the train to
see them off.
Next day the train pulled into
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-17

their creek allies for the coming
campaign. British troops have been
landing in Greece for some days.
Smashing new success in italian
East Africa freed Gen. Sir Arclli-
bal Wavells hands for concentra-
ton on the big new Balkan war
front
The new British blows virtually
sealed the fate of Premier Benito
Mussolini's entire East African en-
pire and the British appeared to
be within striking distance of fore
ing the remaining Fascist garrisons
to surrender or continue fighting
against nearly hopeless odds.
British troops, landed under the
guns of the royal navy and with
royal air force planes drumming
overhead, recaptured Berbera, The
Gulf of Alden port and capital of
British Somaliland lost to the Ital-
ians last August 10.
At the same time the hardy Brit
ish and Indian troops who have
for several weeks held Keren, Gate
way to Asmara in italian Eritrea
under siege, captured strategic
heights commanding the approach
to the city.
These two developments under
lined the hopeless odds against
which the Fascist East African
garrisons are fighting.
Berbera gives the British a good
port only 100 miles from Djibouti,
French Somaliland, the only posi-
BILE means of egress for the Italians
in Ethiopia. 1t is less than $50
miles from Diredawa and Harar,
Continued on Page 8, col. 81
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-17

Santa Fe, N. M, and, Cherrio-
Gassert, Helm and Webster were
on the station platform to meet
them. Taking turns at the wheel
with Marshall Dogger and Ernie
Earnest who came along just for
the ride, they had beaten the train
by motor car.
Faculty members kept the girls
to their scheduled program all day
at Santa Fe SO the boys had to
content themselves with half an
hours chat at the station. 1t was
just as well, because the boys had
lot of driving to do.
Yesterday the girls special train
puffed into the Union station and
the Lochinva-5 auco rolled up at
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-17

the curb outside.
While the rest of the girls were
stripping the fruit off the station
patio orange trees and shaking
hands with the mayor. the Misses
McGeorge, Ladd and Hamilton were
biushing prettily at the greeting
of Gassert, Helm and Webster
There was another full schedule
during the visit here but Mrs. II
L. McGeorge. Elizabeth's mother.
intervened with college authorities
The boys were allowed one date
with Mrs, MeGeorge as chaperone.
The boys said 1t was worth It
but they still had 10 settle with
their dean. The university Is sti.l
In session and they we're AWoL.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-17

The courts action was announc-
ed at a brief session in which no
other major decisions were handed
down.
Morgan based his suit on the con-
tentlon that the law setting up
the IVA profided only two methods
of removing members of the board
of directors One was by the presi-
dent, he said, on the proof that
patronage had 'bgen employed in
hiring personnel. The other, he as
serted, was by congress through
concurrent resolution.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-17

HIfooI1IB IIIS SuIU.
Presi ent Roosevelt removed
Morgan as head of the IVA gov
erning body in March, 1898, after
an unusual White House hearing
intended to air Morgan's charges of
maladminlstration in the iva. The
hearings were made public in
stenographis transcript form.
Mr. Roosevelt charged Morgan
with "contumacy" in refusing to
offer proof of his charges. Morgan
contended that congressional in
vestigating committee was the pro-
per place to present his evidence.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-17

Weary income tax men in Ell
Centro relaxed briefly Monday after
a whirlwind finish that saw I'M
perial county taxpayers file returns
before the March Is deadline III
numbers twice greater than ever
before.
Activity up until 10 pm. Saturday
at the Ell Centro office was unpre-
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-17
Income Returns
Shqtter Records

cedented. Pat Cory, deputy, de-
clared he had not seen so many
last minute filters ever before.
Although complete figures were
not available, Cory estimated the
last day filing would top 1000, more
than four times the number handled
by the Ell Centro office on the last
Continued on Page 8; Column p
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-17
Lettuce Shipments
Boosted Here

Twenty-one cars of lettuce rolled
from the valley over the weekend
as prices for best quality lettuce
was boosted TO $500 to $2.25.
The price rise was attributed to
an estimated loss of 1000 acres of
Arizona lettuce in the recent rain
storms.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-17

sofa, Fla. A conference will be held
tomorrow between the lawyers for
Toto's owners and customs officials
to determine disposition of the case.
BY the time the case is settled
officials said, penalties and extra
duties will amount to approximately
200 per cent of Totos estimated
value of $500.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-17
Court RebuffS
IVA Ex-ChQi irmdn

WASHINGTON, March II. (UP)-Arthur E. Morgan.
deposed chairman of the Tennessee Valley authority today
lost in the court his legal fight for reinstatement
and back pay
The court refused to review circuit court decision dis
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-17
u. s. Breaks Up
Gorilla Romance

WASHINGTON, March II. (UP)-Hard hearted Uncle
Sam today stepped in to break up the between
Gargantua the famous circus gorilla, and Toto recently
brought from Cuba to be his bride.
Officials revealed that customs inspectors have seized
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-17
British Balkan
PI ems ReVeQIe ed
English, Germans Work FeverishIy TO
Perfect Lines Before Big Drive Marks
Opening Of S pnns Warfare in Europe
BY UNITED PRESS -

Great Britain and Germany worked feverishly Monday
in preparation for opening of great Balkan front
which is expected to be of the major spheres of the
spring offensive The British have powerfully reinforced
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-17
New District Amendment
Limits Extra Pay to
One Member Of Board
Last Objection Removed d to Proposed
New Legislation Affecting I'D After
Association Farley at Sacramento

New amendments to proposed legislation affecting the
Imperial Irrigation District Monday limited extra pay
to single member Of the district board.
Other board members were restricted to salaries OF
5000 plus ten cents mile transportation from their
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-17

Ray of Sunshine
While we are discussing the pc
culiar Hixon humor, RR recalls
little gem that Pete aimed at
Zernie Sharp. Pete saw zernie for
the first time since the latter re-
covered from serious illness. His
comforting greeting, accompanied
by virtually no facial expression
whatsoever was:
Hello, warmed-over death. y
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-17
MIDWEST BILLIARDS. CLAIM MORE LIVES
p AMBlINe
NEpoRrER

They Way You Look at It
Now be careful and don't get
muddy!" Mrs. Leslie Conn warned
as her children went out TO play
with young John Hixon whose
sense of humor rivals that OF his
frozen faced father, Pete Hlxon.
"Oh, this isn't mud" John said
gravely This, Mrs. Conn, Is just
wet Sand!"
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-17
Colo, , Snow. De 9th
Strike Big Part
o. United States
2IFishermen Missing on Ice FIoe on
Lake Superior as Gale Whip ips Waves
Into Fury; New Warnings Posted
ITS A PRIVILEGE TO LIVE IN IMPERIAL VALLEY
By UNITED PRESS =

Gales sweeping down from the Canadian Arctic brought
parayZing cold drifting and death to the middle
west Monday. At least 81 dead and
missing among which 81 fishermen ice floe in
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-17

the unblushing bride for non-pay-'
ment of entry duties. 1t will cost
her owners approximately $1,000
to regain possession of the massive
ape and restore her to her scoWl-
ing, ferocious bridegroom.
The problem of the care and
feeding of gorillas is a new one to
the customs bureau, so Toto has
been left in her quarters at Sara
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-17

No Dull Moments
An unidentified spy gives US this
low-down on recent army maneu-
vers In the vicinity OF the "Heber
Turn.
Corporal George Jenott, military
policeman described by our espio-
mage agent as de luxe" for rea-
son we don't know, was driving an
army truck down as the "Poogie'
wagon to Ell Centro from Heber
early Sunday morning. In the rear
of the vehicle rode M. P. Sergeant
Mustard and an assortment OF sold
iers who had looked upon the wine
when it was very, very red.
First development was when one
of the prisoners took it upon him
self to plant a boot on a compan-
ions southend with the result that
the companion WAS catapulted
headlong out of the truck. Sergeant
Mustard rushed to the rear OF the
truck and peered out to see what
had happened to his charge and
same educated boot did drop-kick
upon him. The sergeant sailed out
in a nOSe-dlVe.
Corporal Jenott, m n W hi e,
drove blissfully on until his radio
blared out with broadcast from
the sheriff's office:
Bad accident at Heber turn. >
Obligingly, Jenott turned around
and raced back to aid any injured
civilians. There he found the SER
geant and the first victim spraWle6
on the pavement. Casualties: f
bruised hip for the sergeant; a
hangover augmented by skinned
face for the soldier who had first
kissed the pavement; and the
guardhouse for the soldier with the
active foot
So Long Napoleon
A guest of Imperial county who
had spent several days in the jail
house before going north TO an
institution for the insane, was bid
ding goodbye to Deputy Frank
Raney.
How did you like it here?"
Raney asked, conversationally.
''All right" the man replied, but
those Jail cooks don't know how
to cook paprika!'
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-17

LETTUCE: Phoenix fob. cash
track, ass too few To establish
market. 6s Sl.25-1.50; few So.
LA. hay u. S. No. l. Nv. SiG.5o-17
I. V. No. 2 leafy sl6.-16.50. No.
Sl3.50-I4; Mpls Sept. flax Sl.67 =.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1941-10-02
County Groups 10 Hold
Monthly Meetings
IN Lexington

Democracy was selected as the
theme for the leadership and Re-
creation training meetings at a
meeting of representatives from All
clubs, Home Demonstration clubs, A.
H leaders, school teachers. The group
decided that a program of training
meetings similar to those had last
year should be held at the Lexing-
ton High school gym each month.
The programs are to include a dis
cussion on some phase of Democracy.
One community will be selected to
lead each discussion. The recrea-
tional part of the program will be in
leading songs, floor games, quiet
games and folk dances.
Miss Jewell Garland and Mr.. II. s.
Johnson, recration specialists from
State College attended his pl inning
meeting and will be here for the
training programs.
Those attending the meeting were,
Eve Blake, Billie Ruth Mel. elan,
Frances Byrd, Mary Elizabeth Ware,
Ohio Byrd, "Red" Byrd, Edward
Barrentine, Calvin Moore, Mrs. Rex
Buchanan, Mrs. r. II. Eakin, Mrs. J..
5. Bevill. Mrs. /. M. Mcclellan, Mrs.
Brose Ingram, Miss Josie Nell But
Ter, Mr.. w. B. Kenna, Miss Ellen
Scale, and Mr.. w. 4. Thompson.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1941-10-02
Circuit Court Fall
Term To Open On
October 18th
Docket Completed ond
Listed Today; Judge
Duvis Will Preside

The annual fall term of Circuit
Court in Holmes County will open at
2 o'clock on Monday morning, Oc-
tober 10, at the Courthouse in Lex
ington with Judge S. F. Davis pre-
siding.
First Monday, October 18th
Coffield and Moore Mfg. Co. VS..
II. l.. Jones.
Exparte, J. E. Madden.
W. B. Shepherd VS.. H. c.. Nc
Phail.
Exparte, A. o. Clark and R. W.
Jones.
Exparte, A. R. Vandiver.
Exparte. Forest w. Massa.
Lewis Stewart VS.. r. w. Shaw
and Julia Doudell.
Exparte, A. B. Holder.
Vincent Liberto vs.. Rosario Lib
erto.
J. b. Buckwalter Lumber Co. W..
w. H. Hoover, ct al.
Certain-Teed Products Co. a Corp.
Us. w. H. Hoover, ct al.
w. L. Wright VS.. State Highway
Commission, ct al.
Bank Of Cruger, VS.. E. J. Hines,
ct al.
First Tuesday. October 18th
Stratton and Terstegge Co. Inc. Va.
e. Albin.
Bertha Braxton, ct al vs.. G. s.
Spivey and w. j. Mosby.
Commercial Credit Corp VS.. j. e.
Ellis. =.
Mrs. Agathyn K. Appiebaum w.
New York Life Insurance Co.
Eric Watt VS.. A. S. Gordon, ct Il.
Jackson Mfg. Co. VS.. D. G. Com
fort.
Holmes County Bank and Trust
Co. VS. +. w. Gwin.
Armour Fertilizer Works Inc. Va.
land Wilkes.
Westchester Hat Company VS.. APP
plebaum Bros.
Crystal Oil Refining Corp. VS.. N.
G. Catron.
Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. vs..
]. W. Murtagh.
E. L. Byrd and Yazoo Tractor Co
VS.. w. F. Fisher.
First Wednesday, October is
First National Bank of Hatties-
burg, Miss. VS.. w. NJ. Thompson.
Mrs. Ruby Barton VS.. Lexington
Coca Cola Bottling Company.
S. A. Jackson Auto Co. VS.. ]. P.
Love, ct al.
Ella Mary Gibbs VS.. Doc Story.
Bank Of West VS.. E. NJ. Alexander
Cavalier Corporation. VS.. S. E.
Henry (1enry Ice and Coal co..
Bank of Cruger VS.. Lee Pike.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1941-10-02
Holmes County W. N. U.
Association Holds Meet

The Holmes County w. M. u. As
ISOLATION met at the Durant Baptist
Church on Thursday of last week
with representatives from seven
churches. The meeting was presided
over by the Supt., Mrs. c. M. Bryan
of Pickens. A very interesting pro-
gram was given and lunch was serv-
ed by the Durant w. M. U.
1t is a joy to have Rev. and Mrs.
j. M. Nets back in this association.
They will be an inspiration not only
to the Pickens Church but to the en-
tire county.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1941-10-02
National Business
Women's Week

II, w. e. Howell, Mayor of
the town of Durant, hereby pro-
claim the week of October Sill,
1871, to be set aside in the Town
of Durant, Miss, for the obser-
vance of National Business Wo-
mems Week."
Our community is very proud
to assist in the observance of
National Business w o III e ms
Week. The Business and Pro-
fessional Women's Club Of our
city is one of the seventeen hun
dred united in the National Fed
GRAFTON of Business and Profess
sional Women's Clubs, Inc.
National Business Women's
Week 10 Of importance because
il focuses public attention on
the business and professional wo-
men Of our community and their
~unselfish public service
Fortunately. in America wo-
men are an accepted and nee
essarY part Of our economic life,
Their contribution is of value to
both business and the p~rofessions,
May their usefulness Increase.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1941-10-02
Baptist Church News
Announced by Pastor

Our new Church year begins with
next Sunday W. look for our largest
attendance of ne season in Preach
ing services, Sunday School, and
Baptist Training Union.
The Lords Supper will be observ-
ed at the morning service.
The Pastor will preach in the
morning service. u the aftern, On
he will go to lndianola, where he is
to assist, Rev. N. G. Hickn an, Pas
tor of the Indianola Baptist Church
in a revival meeting. Rev. Alvin
Collins, a senior ministerial student
in Mississippi College, will preach in
the evening service.
New Officers elected for the
brotherhood for the ensuing year
are: President, Charlie Ray; Vice
Presidents, Ellis Wynn and Murray
Stevens, and Secretary, w. H. Jones.
The Holmes County Association
convenes with the Ebenezer Baptist
Church on October 9Th and 9th.
Wednesday and Thursday of next
week. The Clerk of the Association
states that the earlier announce
ments were in error and that the a.
bove dates r correct.
Sunday School Workers Confer
ence meets Thursday night at 7:30.
The Pastor is assisting in a series
of enlistment week services at the
First Baptist Church, Columbus,
Thursday and Friday of this week.
Evening services change from 1880
to 700 for Sunday night and the
hour for all night services, Sunday
and other, until further notice. Bap-
fist Training Union will meet at
600 Sunday nights hereafter.
Mrs. Walter Durham, Jr. and Mrs.
Gresham Daniel were welcomed as
new members of our Church last
Sunday.
Sunday Services
Sunday School GAS.
Morning Worship 1880.
Baptist Training Union 500.
Evening Service 700.
Next Week
Monday: Brotherhood meets at
700. All Circles of w. NJ. U. meet
at church at 800 for mission study
and business session.
Wednesday: Prayer meeting at
zoo O'Clock.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1941-10-02
PIT. A. Will Meet On
Thursday, OF. End
President Names
Committees Today;
Are Listed

The Parent-Teachers Association
will hold the first meeting of tn,
year in the Library of the new schoo
building on Thursday, October End
at 3:l5 o'clock.
The officers for the 1914:
school term are:
President, Mrs. J. E. Steen; Vice.
President, Mrs. "Pip" White; Secre-
tary, Mrs. Charles Watkins; and
Treasurer, Mrs. C. H. Carruth.
The PIT. A. Executive Committee
composed of the officers and the
chairmen of the committees will
meet at 3 o'clock in the new school
library.
The TO owing have been named on
the variou- committees by Mrs. Steen,
president:
Program: Mrs. James Norwood,
and Mrs. Perry Roby.
Hospitality: Mrs. Walter Odom,
Mrs. Foster McCullar and Mrs. James
Whitehouse.
Membership: Mrs. E. S. White, D.
M. Barranco, Mrs. Howard Mitchell.
Mrs. Lawrence Lewis, Mrs. H. L. Her
rington and Mrs. w. H. Grist.
Publicity: Mrs. Robert Moore, Mrs.
Lamar Hays and Mrs. Douglas Gil
more.
Publications: Mrs. Herbert Her
rington, Mrs. Herbert Street and
Mrs. Howard Mitchell.
Finance and Budget: Mrs. c. H.
Carruth, Mrs. w. P. Taylor and
Mrs. Robert Ham.
Child Welfare: Mrs. Perry Roby.
This years project Of the PIT. A.
will be the stressing of Child We'll
fare.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1941-10-02
Locul Boys Pledged
To Ole Miss Fruternities

UNIVERSITY, MISS, Oct. L.
Two students from Durant were
pledged last week to social organiza-
tions on the campus Of the Univer-
sity of Mississippi.
Ralph Bowie has accepted a bid
for membership from the Kappa
Sigma fraternity and Marcus Love
has pledged Pi Kappa Alpha fra
ternity.
Another student, Allen Calhoun,
OF Thornton, was appointed to the
Floor Committee at the University.
This committee, which is appointed
by the faculty and student members
Of the Student Body Dance Com.
mittee, is responsible for the conduct
Of all students attending student
dances in the Unitcrsity gv,r
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1941-10-02
Navy Opportunities
Offered To Local men
Between Ages 17-5O
Limited Time Set
To Accept New
Men For Troining

At the suggestion of Secretary OF
Navy Knox, Miss Hazel Brannon, Of
the Durant News has been made Navy
Editor, to help the Navy in giving
ambitious local young men informa-
ton about the opportunities the
"Two-Ocean Navy" offers them for
technical training and advancement
as they serve their country in its
emergency.
According to an announcement
made public in Washington, a limited
Number of additional men between
he the ages Of II and so will be
given q chance, by enlistment in the
Navy or Naval Reserve, to get to
he top, with big pay, in jobs which
y their aptitude and as a result Of
examination they show themselves
Tilted, from among nearly so diff
ferent trades and vocations. These in
Jude such callings IS aviation ma
c@hinist, dental technician, photog-
rapher, diesel engineer, radio tech
lician, electrician, welder. store.
keeper, and baker. Enlisted men may
also qualify for commissions as Of
"4~-
Beginning this week, the Navy
plans for a limited time to accept
new qualified men for training. These
s,aen will be sent to n of -four
Naval Training Stations and may
have a chance to 60 to q Navy Trade
School even before assignment to the
fleet. During this period they will be
(Continued on page Shy
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1941-10-02
Three Per Cent Of
Registration In
Glass IA; Soys Board

Local Board has been asked to
proceed to process their registrants
until they have placed in Glass IA
available for immediate induction a
minimum of three per cent of their
white registrants and three per cent
OF their colored registrants who were
under % years of & on July /,
1941. This is for the purpose of in
surfing a sufficient number of Glass
TIA men to fill all future calls.
All files of registrants will be re-
viewed and reclassified imediately.