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The Coolidge examiner., 1941-08-15

Most of the states political
dOpesters don't regard the COVER
nor as a serious threat to Sena-
tor McFarland's continued incum-
bency of his present post. The
governor ran against Ashurst in
1884 when the veteran senator's
political star was waning. Al
though Ashurst was a minority
nominee in that race, the COVER
nor traiied him by more than
10000 votes. 1t has been said
fl frequently that if Harlow Akers,
youthful Phoenix attorney, hadn't
broken his political pick on the
solid shield of u. S. Sen. Carl
Hayden in 1882, he probably could
have beaten Ashurst in 1884. Ak
ers, coming within S,122 votes of
winning from Hayden, polled 6,737
votes more against a strong can
didate (Hayden) than Osborn re-
ceived in a senate race against a
weaker candidate (AshursD.
Then, too, if the present gov
ernOr plans to contest Senator Nc
Farland in 1916, it is necessary for
him to make the gubernatorial
hurdle in 1912 and 1914, or go in
to undefeated retirement to bide
his time.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-08-15

Q Mr.. and Mrs. f. E. Stonehocker
and children David, Jack and
Oralie took advantage of the per-
feet day Sunday to picnic near
Oracle.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-08-15

oMrs. Florence Shelton and her
mother, who are spending the
summer in their mountain home
near Globe, were here for several
days preparing their home for
rental. They returned to the
mountains Sunday, where Mrs. C.
l.. Shields and children have been
their guests for the past month.
They all plan to return to Cool
idge in September.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-08-15

. Mrs. Jeff Tucker, who under
went a major operation at Coo
lidge Hospital, Monday, is doing
we'll
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-08-15

Some legislators expressed sur
prise at what they termed "the
governors inconsistency" On nu-
merous occasions, they recalled,
the governor has deplored the ex-
istence of numerous boards and
commissions responsible only to
the legislature which meets every
two years" Yet, they point out,
the governor is proposing a pow
er and water authority which
would have the handling of huge
sums and regulate state resources
with the same, II not more, indie
pendence than most of the states
boards and commissions.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-08-15

Q Mr.. and Mrs. William Short
were in Phoenix on business and
pleasure Monday.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-08-15

PHOENIX, Aug. 15.-Gov. Sid
ney P. Osborn took a long step in
the direction of a special session
when he dispatched lengthy let
ters to members of the 18th legis-
lature.
Some observers tabled argu-
ments in the gubernatOrial letter
and enclosed summary for an Ari-
zona Power authority as tipoff
on his No. l hope from a special
session.
These observers. however, pre-
dict the chief executive perhaps
will make more noise publicly ov-
er some sort of a home defense
program, If and when the call is
issued. Administration strate-
gists are working diligently on a
plan to link the power authority
up with the defense program SOS
to put the solons on the spot.
IL uO lOu6cT 10 d oCSiCS SAoe
Governor Osborn came close to
summoning the Legislators to
Phoenix last June. Not few OF
those closest to his eXcellency, an
ticipating the call, started wheels
in motion to get over a few pet
projects.
But. some gubernatorial whim
or caprice caused a sidestepping
of the summons at that time.
Then, the date later was under
stood to be for sometime in Sep
tember." A few of the dopesters
are now saying a special session
will not be called until October.
A few of the faithful continue to
cling to the September date.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-08-15

n. w. Bollin an employee of
Pinal Seed and Feed Company at
Coolidge had the misfortune OF
slipping and falling down the
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-08-15

O Mr.. and Mrs. B. L. Butler and
family from IL Mile Corner Mi
gratory Camp have rented a
house in the Stoger addition. Mr..
Butler is a farmer working in this
district.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-08-15

The state tax rate, which was
unofficially set some ten days ago
at $1.59, was pegged at $1.67,
highest in ArizOna's history. The
last-minute hike was occasioned
by the fact Arizona will not re-
ceive the anticipated payment of
81 100000 this year.
John C. Page, u. S. reclamation
commissioner, had advised the tax
commission it would receive that
amount, but Sec. of Interior Har-
old L. Ickes, Pages boss, advised
late last week that the amount
paid this year will be only $780,
1853. In as much as the Ickes
figure was on nine-month basis,
the commission felt 1t could safe
ly anticipate 100000 for the year
and the rate was set in the ex-
pectation of receiving that
amount.
Statisticians say that had the
commission bowed to the COVER
nor's wishes and earmarked
Boulder Dam revenues for Colo
RADIO river survey and cost of es-
tablishing, a power and water au-
thority the rate would have jump
ed to approximately $50.
U. S. Sen. Ernest w. Mcfarland
returning to the state this week
for several speaking engagements
including an appearance before his
former buddies. at the American
Legion State Convention in Pres
colt. is expected to do bit Of
political fence-mending should any
be needed.
The Junior senator in making
his second visit to Arizona since
his election is carrying out cam
paign pledge made last year. He
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-08-15
10 YEARS AGO

Cotton picking in Pinal county
will soon start and promises to be
a much better yield than last
year While the price will not be
as high the increase in the yield is
expected to bring the Pinal county
farmers more cash.
The first bale OF cotton for
1881 season was brought in to the
Peoples Cotton Gin last week by
Chris Christensen. The company
is receiving cotton daily and ex-
poets to be running full blast in
the near future
A one o'clock bridge luncheon
was recently given at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Weaver. The
home was attractively decorated
for the occasion and a two course
luncheon served by the hostess.
Mrs. Fred Slater made high
score and Mrs. II, II. Julian low.
Those present were Mesdames
Skousen, Hanks. Prather, Butter
field. Shelter. Ware. Doak, Short,
Terrill. Jackson, Farnsworth, Mox-
ley and Jayne.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-08-15

More than a ripple of interest is
attached to the request of H. H.
Johanning, Old-Age Pension club
leader, to the attorney general
asking that official to bring suit
against two Phoenix attorneys
Frank w. Beer and Stephen B.
Rayburn-for $7S2471 alleged to
have been Illegally paid to them
in fees by the State Estate Tax
Bureau.
Johanning asserts that fees were
paid the attorneys without a con-
tract for their employment having
been signed in accordance with
the law. He told the attorney
general that, in event suit is not
instituted In behalf OF the state
within so days, he himself will file
the action in Maricopa county Su-
perior Court.
More than usual importance Is
attached to the action because
Neri Osborn, Jr., state inheritance
tax collector, comes up for reap
pointment to a six-year term by
the next state treasurer.
Mr.. Beer, one of the attorneys
involved, represented the COVER
nor, Neri Osborn, Jr.'s brother, in
the recent attempt to oust the
State Industrial commission. Rec
ords in the state auditors office
don't disclose any compensation
having been paid him by the state
for such service.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-08-15

yestment wiped out by state com
petition"
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-08-15

Some of the most astute politi-
clans in the state are of the opln-
ion the governors approach on
his power authority proposal has
been something less than tactful.
In his letter to the legislators the
governor made many statements
which were Immediately contra
dicted by Harry ]. Lawson, gen
eral superintendent of the Salt
River Valley Waters Users Asso-
citation.
Typical of the governors state
ments was his reference to the
high charge for electrical energy
in Arizona. Mr.. Lawson refuted
this by pointing to reports of the
Federal Power commission which
show that Boulder Dam power sold
in California commands a price so
per cent higher than the. Water
Users are selling power.
Engineers and other authorities
on the power question took ex-
ception to the statement in the
governors letter to legislators
that: "This power question should
no longer be subjected to misrep
resentation on the part of those
who are Willingly or unwittingly
delaying development of Arizona
through their continued opposition
| to legislative action ."
Mr.. Lawson says it is apparent
that the governor overlooked the
new power which is being brought
in from Parker, roughly equal to
the entire generating capacity OF
the Salt River reservoir power
plants at maximum heads.
Mr.. Lawson added: Before
the state should go into the pow
er business and set up an elabor'
ate. permanent political body, a
scientific study should first be
made to determine the feasibility
of distribution of power through
out the state"
He added that the governor has
been invited to come to his office
to obtain actual facts regarding
the power situation but that the
chief executive so far hasn't
| availed himself of the information
Mr.. Dawson also pointed out that
the Salt River Valley farmers
have some s26,OOO,OOO tied up in
a power investment for which the
farmers mOrtgaged their lands fol
the bond issues. He concludes
These farmers are certainly go
ing to object to having this in
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-08-15

O 0Mr. and Mrs. ]. B. Boone,
daughter Mrs. Viola Gray, and
Mrs. Jack Nichols left Friday by
motor for San Diego, California )
for few days pleasure and re-
Taxation.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-08-15

After ogling several other state
posts, and repeatedly giving some
thought to running for con-
gressiOnal seat, it is now general
ly believed In political circles that
Joe Hunt, state treasurer prohib-
tied by the constitution from sue
ceeding himself, will be a candi-
date for the tax commission Job
held by c. Warren Peterson.
Not a few observers are of the
opinion young Mr.. Hunt has chos
en- an opponent who is far from a
pushover in any political battle.
But they refuse to sell short the
elongated ballplayer with the en-
gaging smile after the phenomi-
nal race he made last year against
some formidable opposition.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-08-15
Local Happenings

OR. w. Taylor was in Phoenix
Monday on business.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-08-15

stairs at the warehouse last Tues
Gay evening. The fall resulted in
the upper left rib being broken
and otherwise bruising him. Mr..
Bollin is confined to his bed but
getting along nicely and expects
to be out again soon.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-08-15
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Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-23
Windsors Fly to
Florida for Rest

MIAMI, Fla, Sept % up =
Tie Duke and Duchess Of Windsor
ileW here from Nassau today to
aegin a siX-Weck vacation trip of
more than 5000 miles in the Unit
ed States and Canada.
The trip will take them for the
first time together to Washington.
Chicago, the dukes "Ep" ranch at
HIGH River Alto, the American
born duchess home town of Balti-
more, and New York.
The landed at Municipal airport
III a chartered 2l-passenger air
liner
I would prefer to wait to make
"a statement on world conditions
until l can study them at closer
range, which this visit to the Unit
ed States will permit" the duke
said.
1t was a very good trip and We
enjoyed it very much. The duchess
and l arc glad to be in Miami
again on our way north"
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-23
To oRe-decorate
Club House

A newly re-decorated club house,
at least as far as the foyer and tea
room are concerned. will greet Ten
Thousand club members when they
assemble Oct 16 for the opening
program of the year.
The club board of directors met
Monday to discuss plans, voting to
repair and re-flniSh the walls, to
have draperies cleaned and to have
necessary repairs made to windows
damaged by tho band Of juvenile
burglars Who caused SO much trou-
bic to many houSeholderS this sum-
mcr.
Other plans included those for
the opening tea and program on
Oct. l6, for a Christmas party in
December with new members as
guests of honor, and for the series
of monthly bridge parties.
This year, in keeping with the
national defense program, 20 per
cent of the net proceeds from each
party will be used, in purchasing
defense stamps.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-23
Havekorst Heads New Group
To Direct Concert Series

Walter B. HavekorSt will head the
Imperial County Concert club new
organization formed to handle all
business ana to determine the pol
icies governing the annual concert
series.
This action was taken Monday
night at meeting of the board Of
directors at the Barbara Worth
hotel at which time, in addition to
the election, constitutions and by
laws of the organization were adopt
ed.
Other officers are: Mrs. L. L..
Lyerly of Calipatria, vice-preSident
and Earle G.. Davis, Ell Centro,
treasurer. The board appointed Ora
Kenah as Secretary-manager and
Mrs. Arno c. Yaeckel as general
ticket secretary, with Mrs. j. A.
Irelan. jr., BraWley director, as
her assistant in Brawley; Verne
Harrison, director from Holtville as
assistant ticket secretary in that
city, and Mrs. D. c. StraWn, Calexi-
co, assistant.
William Watson of BraWley was
appointed publicity director and will
appoint assistants in each city
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-23

WASHINGTON, Sept. %. up
Sen. Sheridan DOWney, Calf, to-
day criticized an inquiry into as
serted motion picture pro-War prop
aganda and declared that the mo-
ton picture industry is merely re
flecting history"
His statement was prepared for
reading to the senate commerce
subcommittee investigating alleged
war propaganda in motion pictures.
D0Wney defended the motion pic
ture industry and told the commit
tee that it was focusing its inquiry
in the wrong direction . pursuing
an illusion"
The blaze is in Europe and Asia,
not in my state" he said. The
propaganda you seek for is history
itself: The fiery unrolling of events
across the seas. the tumbling into
ruins of old civilizations. If you
cannot put out the fire there. how
can you hope 10 prevent its reflec-
ton herc?"
He deplored the thought of con-
troll of any medium of expression
asserting that he preferred "abust
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-23

included S752 for Graves 1920 for
Benedict $3.50 monthly salary and
also expenses as "coordinator civil
defense'1 and $500 for Arvin V.
Campbell, who preceded Graves un-
der the same title at S305 per
month from April l to May Is.
The controllers office rejected
the adjutant generals August pay
roll on grounds Graves and Bene-
dict should be paid from the plan
ming boards $1,000 Killion agreed
to the transfer and they were
shifted to the new payroll for Au-
gust, and to the defense council
payroll after Sept. 49,
The controller later indicated the
entire S2l39 would have to be re-
imbursed to the adjutant general
Killion said he would ask the at
torney general to rule whether this
was necessary, and from where the
money should come. if at ali.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-23

rather than abrogation license
rather than limitation eFen If the
motion picture industry or the pre-
or the radio should abuse It's free
dom of expression.
ABIDE BY ABUSES
If the by-products Of free speech
be distortion and defamation he
continued. still let US endure them
and count ourselves to have the
better of the bargain.
Even when some abuse our sacred
freedom to indulge that fearful
phobia, that despicablc sin against
our common humanity-a Semi
tism-still would it be better to
have that ancient falsehood pro-
claimed and destroyed, as it must be,
rather than risk the suppression Of
truth itself.
Il base my belief in that choice
in the conviction of democratic men
that, given a far field. truth can
hold its own against any number
Of lies
He warned that We should be wary
of using the ill-defined term prop
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-23

department convention in Sacra-
mento this summer. describing the
test black-out, the convention busi-
ness, and from the social side. the
tea given for the delegates by Gov
Culbert L. Olson.
Mrs. Edmund Gies reported on
Hipass Health camp, pointing OUT
the fact that this past season was
unusually successful an d citing
some of the gains made by under
nourlhed children aflcr q, few
weeks stay in camp. In conclu-
sion she paid tribute to the splcu-
did cooperation given the unit BY
Edith Eicke Barnard school nurse
for Ell Centre for many years who
resigned her office last spring tc
make her home in San Diego
Dorothy Ann Mitchell. accom-
panied at the piano by Elizabeth
Waterman, was heard in a series
of charming vocal numbers.
Refreshments were served by the
following committee: NJ danes
Riddle, Norman c. Deaton. j. H
HaWley and Felix P. Lehman.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-23
Defense Council
CnCiviI Service

SACRAMENTO, Sept. 23 CUP1 -
Complete revision under state civil
service was ordered today for the
staff administering the state coun-
Gil of defense. to end the compli-
Gated emergency measures used to
finance the agency until a legis-
latiye appropriation of $25,O0O be-
came available Sept. l3.
Director of Finance George Kill
. lion said he would notify the coun-
Gil that clerical help for executive
Secretary Richard Graves and As
siStant Lawrence Benedict must
come under civil service.
Upon vote of the council last Sat
urday, Graves will receive $4,000
yearly. Previously, his salary was
donated by his former employer, the
League of California Cities. He
maintained his office in Berkeley
for both groups and paid his staff
from a S245 per month state payroll
item which listed him as field CO.
OrdlnatOr OF local defense plans.
He also had a personal expense
account from the state for travel
Since he announced in May the
state would receive his service free,
the finance department explained
today the entire $245 paid Graves
was budgeted to his staff.
The legislature turned down Gov.
Culbert Olsons request for a de
fense council in 1910. This year it
voted $4,000 for the planning board
to finance such work until the S25,-
900 became available and the coun-
Gil was legal. a total of $2l39 was
paid from the adjutant generals de-
partment from April through July.
instead of the planning board. This
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-23
Sorop+imis+ Club
Enjoys Founders
Day Program

Observing the Goth anniversary
of the founding of Soroptimist clubs,
women'S international service Or
ganization, the Ell Centre club en-
joyed a Founders day program at
its meeting Monday noon at Sher-
woods.
Mrs. Maybelle Beecher read an
an interesting paper on the history
of Soroptimism. pointing out that
the idea of a Woman'S service club
was purchased In 1921 from Stuart
Morrow who developed the organl-
zation Of mems service clubs. A
group of profession women bought
the right to organize service group
of their own, and from the first
the idea spread rapidly. Soropti-
mist clubs being organized not only
in many cities in the United States
but throughout the world.
Mrs. Beecher also discussed the
origin of the emblem, officially
adopted at an international meet
inc in Washington, D. C., in 1928,
pointing out that it is not only a
means of Identification but that
it symbolizes the aims OF the or
ganization typitied in its motto
The best for Women.
Joyce Sherwood daughter of one
of the club members, Mrs. Russell
Sherwood, contributed a group Of
excellent piano numbers.
The luncheon tables were un-
usually decorated with their color
full appointments: yellow pottery
and a low centerpiecc of cat tails
and of yellow roses.
Helene Bennett, president, con-
Quoted the business meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-23

I Other directors are: Ed Gilmore,
Ethel Castanien CaleXiCO Mrs. Roy
FaWcett, BraWley; Mrs. Warren Cur
rier, Mrs. Frederick Powers Heald,
Mrs. w. C. Costello, Mrs. Julia
Bracket, DR.. Sem Bacon, Guy A.
Weakley, Ell Centro.
In previous years members of the
Imperial Valley Music Teachers as
soCiation were in entire charge of
the series but this year, in order
to secure a wider support of the
annual concert series and to meet
the requirements of their state reg
ulations, the business and policy
forming end was vested in the hands
OF the concert club directors.
The Music Teachers association
remains as an advisory board to
assist the Concert club directors in
the selection of artists, being quail
fled to Judge their professional mcr-
its
Each year for many years a
non-profit concert series has been
offered TO Imperial Valley, enabling
residents TO hear world famous
musicians at the lowest possible
cost.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-23
Copper Miners to
Vote on Contract

BUTTE, Mont, Sept. % tUPp =
Miners and smeltermen employed
by the Anaconda Copper Mining Co.
will vote Sept. 27 whether to ac-
cept a new contract approved at
conferences of union and company
representatives.
The proposed agreement made
public today, provided for a 75-cent
daily wage increase: a week
vacation with pay; adoption of the
"checkoff" system Of collecting un-
ion dues: substitution of a central
hiring hall for the present rust
ling system of employing men, and
an agreement whereby employees
could negotiate their own medical
and hospital contracts with the
company paying up to 81 per month
per family on such contracts.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-23
Fresno Girl Weds
El Cen+ran in
Yuma Monday

To many FL Centrans news of the
marriage of Elsie l.. Trumble OF
Fresno daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
r. G. Trumble of that city and
John w. Shears, f Ell Centro, son
OF Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Wallace of
DiXieland, will prove of interest.
The marriage was solemnized on
Sept. % in Yuma, Arizona, Judge
Henry Kelly reading the service in
the presence OF a group of friends
and relatives who accompanied the
young couple to Arizona.
For her wedding ensemble. the
bride chose Il becoming sport outfit
in one of the smart new shades of
blue. Her only attendant was Mrs.
LMaX Shears, Sister-i -in-laW of the
bridegroom, who was goWned in
pink taffeta. jerry HayenS served
MI. Shears as his best man.
Others in the bridal party in
Lcluded the brides mother, Mrs.
TTrumble; the bridegroom's parents,
MI. and Mrs. Wallace; Bert Young,
Kenneth Lukens. Rusty johnson.
After the ceremony the bridal
party attended a wedding dinner in
Yuma restaurant.
Mr.. and Mrs, Shears Will be at
home to their friends in Corcoran,
California, where Mr.. Shears is con-
nectad with the North Machine En-
gineering works, and they plan to
take honeymoon trip to San Fran
cisco later i'll the season.
Mrs. Shears is a graduate of the
Lemoorc high school, class of 1940
later attending Central California
Commercial college Her husband is
a graduate of Central Union high
school. class of 80.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-23

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Women use more Arid than any other
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