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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-24
Standard
Views Aid
OuriStS

Vacation planning for the lsti
season has begun in earnest fer
residents throughout the states a
the Pacific West
With the idea Of being helpful
local merchants have effectively
dramatized the slogan. See Your
Vest presenting scenes from the
great outdoors and displays n
smart apparel and equipment a.
suggestions for the vacationists.
Similarly the STANDARD OH
Company % California IL now
presenting along principal
arteries of travel, posters n
the Vacation Girl Of ls41.-
At the same time this com
pany II beginning distribution
To the public Of its new series
of natural color photographs.
These depict scenic wonders
and outstanding beauty-spots
along the highways Of the
West.
An outstanding downtown store
display u presented by The Fish
er Co. in Tacoma. This exhibit
combines a showing Of apparel for
beach. mountain and travel wear,
and a display Of vacation equip
ment with the pictorial story OF
vacationland Main show windows
presented BY The Fisher Co. shows
engagements of natural color
photographs from the Standard
oil scenic views. These displays
are supplemented by showings of
fine color photography and origi-
nal transparenoies. As an added
feature. lectures are given by
Photographic authorities.
The new serie. Of direct
color photographs were select
I'd from q total Of 1000 mega
tive~. They portray such re-
nowned attractions - Mt.
Rainier. Yellowstone Park.
Yosemite Valley and the
Grand Canyon.
The distribution IL being effect
I'd through the Standard Service
men. The company has set up
zones with a rotating
schedule that releases new
scenic view every two weeks.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-24

CAV at the Riviera theater.
Featuring Nan Grey. Alan Bax-
Gar. Tom Neal and Mary Ander-
son in the leading role. the film is
. timely expose of monsters creep
hg into the tourist camp bust
ness. to make IL sinister but
vell-paying racket
Directed by Edward Dmytryk.
the melodrama has a large cast
of young lovelies playing support
ing roles and many Of them are
familiar TO local movie-goers.
Among these are Yolande Mollot,
Wilma Francis. Patti McCarty,
Billie Roy, Gwen Kenyon, Barbara
Kent and Nancy Worth. Other
favorites in the supporting cast
include Don Beddoe. Leons Maricle
and Richard Terry. Robert D.
Andrews wrote the screen play
from story by Stanley Roberts.
Johnny Mack Brown will come
riding 10 the screen in his latest
western. Bury Ne Not on The
Lone Prairie" with Fuzzy knight
and Nell o'Day
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-24
Chevrolet Chief Engineer
Gives Economy Driving Tips

With local motorists of the necessity TO get the
maximum fuel economy their vacation this and
thus out the recommendations of the defense program
experts F. Norman Phelps Pacific coast regional manager
OF Chevrolet secured fund of helpful driving hints from
J. NJ Crawford chief engineer of Chevrolet motor division
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-24

You help yourself when you buy
L. s. Defense Bonds,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-24
West Approves
Studebakers

With a production Increase q
AZ per cent lsst month over June
Of 1910 and total shipment %
dealers IN the Far West represent
ing a 54.7 per cent increase over
the corresponding month last
year. the studebaker factory here
has been setting new records.
This vas disclosed today in =
monthly report for june q e. X.
Whitaker. president Of the stude-
baker Pacific Corporation. re-
oeived here nv the Alien Motor
Co. local distributors.
Mas's retail delivery figure
for the >eyen-state territory,
II was noted. had been the
largest In history. But the
MAY record vas shattered In
June by n score OF exactly
1855 cars.
Whitaker in releasing figures
for the West Coast plant here.
also gave out statistics. just re-
ceived from South Bend. Ind, the
parent plant, showing that nation
al factory sales are already be-
ginning 10 include the new SIX
wheel-drive trucks for the L. s.
army.
OF the 1864 cars and trucks
sold by the South Bend factory
during June. according 70 Whit
takers figures. e7 were the new
army trucks just starting 10
swing into production as an i'm
portsnt unit of the national de-
tense
General increase in factory sales
by studebaker this year a. COM
pared with 1910 WAS barred by the
notation that factory sales for the
half year Just ended totalled
7l4s7 passenger cars and motor
trucks as against 81 ,7ss units in
the first six months OF last year.
You help yourself when you buy
U. s. Defense Bonds,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-24
Prospective Seleciee
Concerned Over Name

PORT WAYNE. Ind.-A worried
nan appeared a. Fort Wayne
sslectivs service headquarters 10
explain that he has been living IN
der a. assumed. name since he
wss = boy Mss Katherine Walsh.
selecfive service hoard secretary.
tod aim she thought the govern
ment wouldn't mind A. All as lonE
as he answered rs QUESTIONABLE
and reported for service II called.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-24

MS nun HiN Aihii - UT nv
express purpose Of aiding all
motorists. Chevrolet owners or
not, to comply with common sense
driving rules this summer in the
interests Of economy" Phelps
stated. "Of course, IL il my per-
>onal belief that the best start on
economy il had by driving a Chew
/ rolet, because the valve-in-head
six-cylinder is in itself a guaran-
tee Of economy blended with pow
er and performance. the three es-
sentials of q desirable motor car.
l believe that most everyone
agrees on the point that Chew
rolets famous valve-in-hesd en-
CINE. precision built for efficiency.
is one Of the nations foremost
economy leaders"
The data received from Detroit
follows:
Drive at moderate speeds
fuel consumption increases a.
speed advances, jumping
sharply beyond 40 miles per
hour. And drive at a steady
pace when on the highway,
after finding the cars most
economical cruising speed.
squirting or driving At high
and lower speeds intermit-
tently. Ia another gasoline
consumer.
Driving in congested city traf-
fic requires technique all It's own
for maximum economy. Ease up
on traffic lights, letting the de-
celeration Of your motor Glow the
car-rather than slsming on the
brakes for a sudden stop. Don't
leap away at the light. accelerate
gradually. bringing all three gears
into play. Gradual scceleration at
all speeds means no waste effort
on your cars part, with conse-
quent fuel efficiency.
The ability to regulate your
cars motor for maximum eff
ficiency with the type of fuel used
Is another important factor in
gasoline economy. it is pointed out.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-24

Of helpful driving hints from
Of Chevrolet motor division.
Chevrolet. for example. provides
an octane selector. with which tbs
driver can set his motor for ef
ficient operation on fuels Of varied
octane rating.
A motor that responds In
stantly 10 the starter like
Wise wastes little fuel before
pro vidlng transportation.
Chary use of the choke Ia q
gasoline saver. Setting your
motor 20 idle at its minimum
idling speed il another means
of reducing fuel cost. But, IL
II advisable not 10 idle your
engine for any considerable
time when II IA just As easy
TO shut the engine off. Slip
ping the clutch or riding"
either clutch or brake IL an
expensive practice.
Loss of efficiency in any operat,
ing part OF the car reduces gaso-
line economy, Chevrolet engineers
advise. Proper servicing and reg.
ular tune-up mean increased mile
age as well as longer car life.
Regular fabrication, insuring free
running parts, cuts friction. an
other cost factor. Frequent check
up of the cooling system will save
you money. too, for motor that
Ia overheated or running too cool
uses extra fuel.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-24
Under Age With Nan Grey
Comes to Riviera Thursday
Johnny Mack Brown and Nell ODoY
In Bury Me Not on the Lone Proirie"

Smashing ruthless tourist camp racket that young
girls lures for travelling men, Coumbas sensational
film Under Age is slated make its local bow Thurs
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09
Military Touches

Military touches were scattered
throughout the show. touches that
were referred to by Miss Chase as
the emblemania.'
One scene was devoted to gentle
Jewel shades favored by such fash
ion leaders as Queen Elizabeth and
the Duchess of Windsor. Sapphire
pink. larkspur blue, topaz yellow
and peridot green were included
in these monotone outfits, decked
with the matching jewels and
created in soft woods and flowing
chiffons.
There also was starkly severe
collection of black and whites.
very sophisticated in their simple
line and chalk white accents. A
few suits still sported the long
torsoed jacket launched by Paris
but several were freshly inspired
from the 18th century riding habits
flared and beplumed. and very be-
coming
At the close of the evening-af-
the playing of the Star Spangled
Banner'-there was a champagne
supper in the Partisan tradition.
The three hour show will play a
repeat tonight, with Mrs Franklin
D. Roosevelt invited as honor guest.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09
G. G. a' a'''":::as Purse: ':' Kings Annual
Fashion Futures Shows New
Draped Shoulders, Short Skirts

was worn with tricycle." red and
pin wheel purple. An entire
scene was given ever to the i'm
portance of checked fabrics for the
Easter parade, bad checks and
bouncing checks in soft wool suits
with gently moulded lines.
Tossed into the ring, tco, was a
collection of vividly red accessor-
les, including red wigs. to be worn,
like a Christmas tree, with green,
or. conservatively. with navy blue.
Biggest laugh was the Ilka Chase
commentary which started with q
collection OF the "screWler' mats
Included in this was a so-callec:
crystal chandelier model made OF
vinylite. a yellow coal scuttle' bon
net and a turban so lengthy that
small boy strobe behind to cArry
its orange and green streamers.
Miss Chase then presented the
clothes of the upper bracket
clothes horses"-the spring cos
tunes selected by Mrs. Byron Foy,
Mrs. Thomas Shevlin, Lady Charles
Mendl, and Mrs. Gilbert Miller.
Lady Mendls-"The old gal Is still
in there pitching g''-sponsored a
quilted navy coolie coat while Mrs.
Byron Foy's selection was a black
net strapless evening gown with a
full skirt.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09
What ALife ToBe Givenby
Senior Class FridayNisht

! Meagher, Billie Jane eZitvogel, Ver-
ma Blackwood, Clara Pullenza, jan
ct Moore, Lenna Arnold, Barbara
Remington, Josephine Thompson.
Carmen Engebretsen heads the
committee of ushers composed of:
Mary Maggie, Lenora Costello, Shir-
ley Smith, Corene Anderson, Edna
Hens, Bethel Lewis, Ellen Holt,
Beth Kramar.
Other chairmen are: Doreen
Meagher, costumes: Bill Susman,
radio; Lenora Costello, publicity;
Edith Small, program cover; Frank
Dixon, Alberta Hanson, tickets.
Music for the production is pre-
Sented by the music department un-
der the direction of Stan Atkin,
instructor, the school orchestra sup
plying the entire act music.
List OF Cast
Jane Tylor Field is director, with
Rosamond Anderson as student dir
ector.
Jeanne Welch and Bill McCul-
Tough play the leads, and the other
members of the cast are: Phyllis
Purdy. Paul Horton, Ray Carr, Bet
ty Hodgeman, Junior Robinson,
Marjorie Roberts, jeanne Rothwell,
Mamie Maggie, Mary Fiore, Joe
Longacre, Marilea Hanson, Bud Rit-
ter. Maxine Galloway. Burke Lem
ons, Marjorie Woodland. Cleo Ada
mex, Alice Amer. Paddee Fleming,
Evelyn Hall, Dixie HutSon.
The curtain will go up at O'Clock
Friday night and tickets may be
purchased at the door that evening,
although the reserved seats are now
on sale at Clements Drug.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09

lGucH has been written about feminine
hygiene. But too often women over.
III look hygiene in the REAL sense of
the word = underarm cleanliness and
sweetness. You cannot be attractive with
underarms moist, stained and smelly.
Use Arid, the new cream deodorant.
i. Arid does not rot dresses, does not
irritzte skin.
2. No waiting TO dry. Can be used right
after shaving.
3. Instantly checks perspiration 20 days.
Removes odor from perspiration, keeps
srmpits dry.
4. Arid is pure. white, greaseless, STAIN
less vanishing cream.
s. Awarded Approval Seal Of American lnsti.
tute of laundering as harmless TO fabric.
Women use more Arid than any other
deodorsnt. Try l0e, 500 or SOC jar to-
day at any store which sells toilet goods.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09
BY JOAN YOUNGER

NEW YORK, Jan. 9. (UP)-Hav-
ing launched cTaped, but not
droOpy, shoulder line and shortened
the skirts of women overnight, New
York today recovered from the
first round in the international
free-for-all for the title of fashion
center of the world.
Calling their punches wit h
enough ballyhoo to put Barnum
to shame, Mayor Fiorello LaGuar-
dia and the fashion group whirled
into action last night, with Fash
ion Futures" a Super-duper spec
tacle of spring styles which in
cluded 400 gowns, furs, hats and
accessories sported by $50 models
and shown to 1000 merchants and
stylists from all over the country.
With no holds barred. fashion
futures slapped playfully at the
so-called best dressed women, nam
ing them upper bracket clothes
horses" hit the press behind the
stage, and. then shadow boxed with
the mayor himself, bringing out a
new temlnine fedora, modelled on
the big -brimmed hats the mayor
has worn for 80 years.
In 18 short skits, banked with
appropriate scenery, clothes for
daytime, business, travelling, sports
and evening were revealed One
whole scene was devoted to the new
trend in softer shoulders, with the
quarterback effects of yesterday
definitely out. Hemlines on all day
dresses were pegged at II inches
off the ground, while two formal
frocks from germaine monteil hint
ed revival of the old dip-in- the
back and up-in-the-fro style of
1929.
New COlors
significant too was the accent on
blaring colors. Bold poison" green
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09

What A Life. the amusing three.
act comedy which Central Senior.
are presenting Friday night in the
school auditorium will provide ar
evening Of hilarious amusement fol-
the audience.
A competent cast has been chosen
and is ready to give an excellent
performance of this stage success
and every detail has been completed
that will ensure a smooth running
production Friday.
Much of the success of the play
will be due, not only to the cast
and the directors, but to members
of the schools Technical club who
are responsible for the production
end.
Technical Club
Charles Gum is stage manager,
assisted by John Moore, Robert
Knudsen, Darrell Hatch, James
Moore, Earl Rex, Bill Reid, Norman
Dupont, Hector Raxten, Donald
Zavala, Frank Dixon, Paul Fabares,
Harry Graham, Jim McNutt, Jack
Bratton.
Makeup is under the direction of
Maxine Galloway, chairman, with
the aid of Nancy Curren, Doreen
Meagher, Billie Jane Zeitvogel. Ver-
men Engebre tsen. SaKurai Komalsu,
Marjorie Roberts, Alberta Hanson,
assistants.
Darrell Hatch is lighting chair
man, and he and Robert Knudsen
will be responsible for all lighting
effects.
Properties will be under the su-
pervision of Marian Marcot. chair
man, whose assistants are: Doreen
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09
OswaIf Warns of
License DeadIine

Double trouble and penalties for
motorists who fail to get their l94l
license plates before the deadline
Feb. were predicted Thursday by
Captain Frank Oswalt.
"To date only 1901 sets of plates
for pleasure cars and 226 sets for
trucks and trailerS had been issued" "
Oswalt said. "Since there are $4,000
plates to be distributed there are
dozens of persons who will have to
stand in line before they can trans
act the license plate business which
is as inevitable as death and taxes.
The state charges heavy penalty
for failure to get new plates, double
on the tax and double on the license
fee. unless they are obtained before
Feb. 4.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09
CaIexico Printer
Dies in HCenfro

Paul Payne, 36, head of the job
printing department at the CAL
exico Chronicle almost continuous
ly since 1927, died in Ell Centre
early Thursday after suffering for
seven weeks from a strange ailment
which gradually sapped his vitality.
Funeral services were scheduled
at the Lemons chapel in Ell Centre
at 2 pm. Saturday with burial
scheduled at Evergreen cemetery.
At the time of his death he was
secretary and treasurer of local TOT
of the Typographical union.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Charlotte Payne; a daughter, Lois;
and a step-son, Frank Gillett; his
parents, and other relatives. .
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09
Navy Department I
Gets Red Face

WASHINGTON. Jan. 9. (UP)---
The navy department released an
important statement entitled "Ex-
pediting National Defense" and then
its face got red.
At the end of the release, the
following appeared:
will be there with bells on.
With (withouD lady CD friend
No one knew how it happened
but a mechanic hurried to inspect
the mimeographing machine.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09

Mr. and Mrs. H c. Buehner and
their son. Ronnie. will leave the
valley about Feb. / to make their
home in San Diego. Mr.. Buehner,
who is connected with the South
ern California Telephone CO., has
been transferred to Sal Diego. Both
have many friends in the valley
who will regret to learn of their
impending departure. Mrs. Bueh-
ner is the former Buick Under
wood, daughter of well-knoWn
pioneer family. Mr.. Buehner has
been active in many organizations,
including the Elks lodge, of which
he is leading knight.
Mrs. Virginia Jones and her son,
Edwin, have returned from plea
SAINT vacation trip which included
a visit in Oakland with Mrs. Jones
brother, and attendance at the
Tournament of Roses parade and
the Rose Bowl game on New Years
day i Pasadena.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09
Light Rain Due
In Valley Area

Storm warnings were posted along
the Pacific Coast once again Thurs
day as rain storm, accompanied
by gale-like winds, swept in from
the ocean.
Woodrow C. Jacobs Imperial VAL
ley weatherman, predicted increas-
ing cloudiness and light rain Thurs
day night and Friday.
High winds were reported north
of Santa Barbara and schools in
the Santa Maria area were dismiss
ed in increasing wind. Sixty-foot
pine trees at one school toppled
in the wind.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09
Club Sponsors
Food Sale

Meloland Women's club is spon-
soring food sale for Saturday, to
start at p. m. in front of the M
o. King co. store, FL Centre. The
sale will feature cakes and pies,
with other delicacies as we'll, and
all proceeds will so to the milk
fund
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09
First I94I Babies
.AtCi+yHospi+aI

First babies to be born at the Ell
Centre hospital during 1941 are a
boy, born Jan. 7 to Mr.. and MRS.
Burl Williams, weighing six pounds,
8l2 ounces, and a daughter, born
Jan. s to Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Hope
we'll, weighing seven pounds, 2la
ounces.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09
News I+ems About
Valley Residents

Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Emery of
San Diego are house guests of Mr..
and Mrs. c. A. Irving Cf Fl Cen
tro.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09
Dynamite Suicide
Reported in n. Y.

BUFFALO. N. Y, Jan. 8. up
Police reported that a man identi-
fled as William D. Wright, 40, of
Rochester, committed suicide today
by blowing himself to bits with
dynamite in the lobby of a down.
town hotel. No one else was hurt
and the lobby was undamaged.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09
Postpone Wilson
PIT. A. Party

Wilson P.-TA has announced in
definite postponement of the game
party scheduled for Friday night
of this week in the school.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09
DECREE GRANTED

An interlocutory divorce decree
was granted in superior court We'd
nesday to Ralph W. Wilson in his
suit against Mary H. Wilson He was
granted custody of their five chill
dren.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09

FINAL DIVORCE GRANTED
Violet Storjohann Wednesday was
granted a final divorce decree from
William Storjohann.
Evening star., 1941-05-22

wine, the Educational Committee
was instructed to investigate the
land at Thirteenth and Van Buren
streets NV, as a possible site for
an elementary school.
Donald Thomas invited members
Of the association to a Community
Chest Fiesta, held at the Charles
Glover estate, 1900 Massachusetts
asenue NV, on May %.
The final meeting Of the group
will be held next month at the home
of Jesse Rawling. Mr.. Rawling was
delegated to invite Highway Direc-
tor H c. Whitehurst to address the
association at the meeting.
William E. Stoutamyer presided
over last nights meeting, which was
held in Brightwood School.
Evening star., 1941-05-22
ChevyChase Citizens
Indorse Plan for
Staggered Pay Days
Association Opposes
Any Tax Increase
For Highway Program

The proposed staggering of Gov
eminent pay days would alleviate
growing congestion in banks and
stores, the Chevy Chase Citizens
Association agreed last night in sup
porting a motion by Don Carpenter
Opposition to any tax increase to
support a major highway develop
ment program was voted in action
on a program of F. C. Heigle, who
cited labor shortage as a reason
for postponing all highway pro-
grams until after the defense crisis
The association urged appoint
ment of the clerk for the Senate
District Committee to advise on Dis
trict matters, the appointee to be a
resident of the District for five
years and District taxpayer. Mr..
Heigle made the motion.
Acting upon the motions of War
ren Hogan and j. M, Heiser, the
group opposed a proposed rezoning
of the property bounded by DogWood
street, Thirty-second street, Chest
nut street and Oregon avenue NV.
to permit building of stores. Mr..
Helser, Mr.. Hogan and Raymond
Pigott were elected to represent the
association at hearings before the
Zoning Commission June 5.
The body reaffirmed its stands in
favor of a nine-member Board of
Recreation and the Military road
fOI1tn for tho rNrOpocaJ ororc +ou-,,
bus line.
Appreciation for the years of
service given the District by Engi-
neer Commissioner Col. David Nc
Coach was voted on the motion of
Mr.. Heigle.
An appropriation of slOO TO cover
expenses in the printing OF di-
rectory of members of the group was
passed.
Evening star., 1941-05-22
Complete Covenanting
Urqed on Association

The Sixteenth Street Highlands
Citizens Association was urged last
night to redouble its efforts for
complete covenanting Of the area.
Clifford H. Newell, chairman of
the Covenant Committee of the
Arkansas Avenue Community Asso-
citation, told of his associations
progress and said "the success of
covenant can only be complete when
every lot of property is accounted
for More than 95 per cent of land
owners in his area have signed the
covenant.
On the motion of Alfred H. Rich
Evening star., 1941-05-22

New Mexico possesses six of the
seven life zones found on the North
American continent, giving the
State an almost unlimited variety
Of climate. Most sections of the
State enjoy from rs to 80 per cent
possible sunshine.
Evening star., 1941-07-20

tractive double Excellent meals Showers,
recreation room. Also large triple rea-
sonable. Single with running water. 2la
Evening star., 1941-07-20
ROOM AND BOARD SERVICES.

FREE SERVICE-SAVE TIME.
Guest Homes Associated, at
Washington Room Exchange,
with 800 well-located homes,
offers single, double and group
rooms, some with running water,
private bath. A director with car
shows available space free to
potential guests. Phone Columbia
1850. Sunday service.
Evening star., 1941-07-20
ROOMS WITH BOARD WANIEp.

BY EMPI. YOUNG LADY, single rm., pvt.
with other girls; excellent meals: quiet,
Chevy Chase. D. C.; approx. $50. Box
Ash. Star.
MAN. 43. wants room, board and place
to park truck. State price. Box 4llK Star.
MAN. teacher. desires room and board.
Box 392-K, Star.
FOR ELDERLY MAN, nr. N. H. ave. and
east OF Georgia ave. Box 252-K. Star.
FURN. OR UNFURN. room and board by
employed couple. vicinity Ward Circle or
Cabin John. Box 2Ro-K Star cns