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Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-23
Auxiliary Asks City Council
To Aid Recreation Prooram

Continued financial support OF
the juvenile recreia ton program
by the City of El Centro was asked
by Boyce Aten unit, American
Legion Auxiliary, Monday night
that group passing a resolution in
which the city council was requested
to match the sum of money already
voted by the board of education
for the continuance of this super
vised recreation.
This action took place at the
units first meeting of the fall sea-
son, held in the Veterans hall
with Mrs Fred L. Riddle, presi-
dent in charge. The resolution
will be sent to the city council at
once.
Trophy Awarded
This meeting was important also,
not only for this action, but be-
cause the unit received officially
the Nora Spar trophy, district a
ward for outstanding national de-
fensc work. The unit inaugurated
the series Of weekly dances for
the 11th cavalry regiment. Edna
Morrison, Americanism chairman,
made the presentation.
For their program, members en-
ioyed a series of excellent reports
and a group of musical numbers.
Girls State
For The reports: Laverne Zavala,
sent by the unit to Girls State,
told of her experiences and en-
phasized the benefits derived by
attendance at this encampment Or
ganized to give girls practical
knowledge of the functioning OF
city, county. state and national gov
ernmental units. Laverne acted as
mayor of one of the city groups.
Mrs. Thomas N. Finney from the
Red Cross board explained the
course in home nursing to be Of
fered Ell Centrans by Nov, l with
Shirley Wells, county public health
nurse, as instructor.
Other Reports
Mrs. Riddle and Mrs. Marison
discussed the highlightS of the
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-23
District P 7. A.
Board in First
Fall Session

we must COnVincc parents and
children of the need of more edu-
cation for the young person Of II
and l8 years" said c. J. MONTH
attendance supervisor Of the I'M
perial county schools at the meet
, ING of the 29th district of Parents
and Teachers Monday in the Ell
Centre Ten Thousand club house
, Many boys and girls of this age
| might better be III school receiving
training Of a type which viii benc-
fit tn IN thlOuaholt their lives.
School authorities are cooperating
WholchcartedIy by adjusting h I
school program to II the particular
needs of these young people and TO
keep tn ON interested IN further
study and training. Much Of The
task, however, i. up 10 the pa ntS
themselves who can help greatly
by their encouragement and under
standing Month stated.
Mrs. Guy A. Weakley district
president. presided over the all-daS
session devoted largely TO the dis
cussion by various chairmen and
officers of their progams for the
year.
Mrs. Charles Green Of BraWloE
was elected secretary, the Office
having been left vacant foll0Win1
the resignation of Mrs. Bre a
Lambe.
Reports Made
The following officers and chair
men gave brief reports: Mrs. Ed
ward OConnor of CaleXico, first
vice president: Mrs. Olive Carleton.
second vice president and instruc-
ton supervisor from the county su-
perintendent of schools Office;
Mrs. Green, BraWloy, secretary;
Mrs. Keith Savage, HOltvillc, treas
ure. Ms. A. L. Dilbeck, Ell Centr0.
historian; Mrs. A. V. VierhuS, Ca
lcXico. junior past district pre,i-
dent: Mrs. O'Connor. chairman Ci
parent teacher information, MIS-.
r. V. Lambc, WestmOrland. ptu-
gram and Founders day; Mrs. ID.
S. Saund, Brawley, association coal
and extension Mrs. J. B. McNeee2,
Ell Centre, hospitality: Mrs. Joe
Thomas, FL Centro, membership.
life membership; Mrs. Vicrhus, Ca
lexico, juvenile projections. Mrs
Leslie Dove CaleXico, lcgislation;
Mrs. w. j Meagher, FL Centro'
recreation, Mrs r A. Payne Hob9r,
music; Mrs. Willis T Johnson, -
Centre. parent tdlcatlon; MIS-.
Perry shannon, BraWlcy, radio and
motion picture; MIS-. T. w Hoim'',
Ell Ccntro. health; Mrs. George
HickcoX. WCstmoYland, finance and
budget.
Mrs. Wcaklcy announced that tn'
district October meeting will b3
highlohtcd by talks by MI. Don
aid II. Rankin o. Los Anac.c".
chairman O. secondary cXfsHslon.
California ConSrcss of Parents and
Teachers. and by Ms. Z f. Sa6N-
herd OF Les Angeles OF the lGu'
P.-T.A. district, and state approved
teacher Of adult education. This
meeting will take place i'll CaleAlco.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-23
P.-T.A. Changes
Date Of Ne e+ino

In order to avoid conflict with
other events scheduled for Friday
evening Wilson P.-TA. has changed
its meeting from that night to
Thursday at 7;30 O'Clock in the
school auditorium.
Here members will assemble to
hear a brief talk by Leo DeCelles
principal, on the change made in
the school this year after which
they will follow complete days
schedule for the various classes
going from room TO room and meet
ing the various teachers.
This meeting has been made AZ
evening one so that parents and
teachers may become better ac-
quainted.
After the sessions, refreshments
are to be served
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-23
CALENDAR

TUESDAY
American Legion, 3, Veterans hall
Symphony orchestra, 7:30, Junior
college auditorium
Laconian club, 6:l5, SherwOod's
jobs Daughters, 1880, Masonic
temple
Central Labor council, 1880, La
Dor temple
!. V. Stamp and Coin club, 1880,
ice plant
l. V. Defense corps, 7:3O, ball park
WEDNESDAY,
Altar Society, 2, st. Mary's hall
Bartcnders, 2, Labor temple
Eagles, 6, 569 Broadway
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-23
Imperial Valley
Singers Form
Choral Group

Imperial Valley has new musi-
cal organization. a choral club
formed Monday night
Twenty-Five enthusiastic singers,
representing every Valiep .ommun-
ity. met in thc FL Cantro junior
college auditorium Monday decid-
ing TO form a chorus meeting every
Monday night in the same place,
with stan htkin as director Mr..
Atkin is head Of Central high
school, music department and or
chestra leader
This chorus Will operate under the
/ Y. Symphony orchestra associa-
ton, that group serving as its bus
iness aecncs as it does for the or
chestra Ike the orchestra, the
choral group will have its own III
diVidual officers and organization,
the officers and bylaws probably
beina voted ON at the next meeting.
Ambitious PLANS for the produc-
ton OF q Gilbert and Sullivan opera
were discussed, and the opera will
be selected at once so that rehears-
ais can start. the performance be-
ing elTCn sometime during the fall
season Since the opera will require
some 80 singers, the club extends
an invitation to all interested in
affiIiating, to attend the meeting
next Monday night 7:30 O'Clock in
the Junior college auditorium.
Application blanks will be avail
able, membership being by applica-
tion only
The orchestral will work with tho
chorus in producing the opera anc
the two groups together will hayt
something outstanding to offer mu.
sic lovers OF the valley
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-23
foastmasters Vote
Devore Best

Albert DeVore was voted the best
speaker Of the evening at the Gao
tus Gayel Toastmasters club in Fl
Centro Monday night.
His talk on the subject, Reach
ing Out For Business, earned him
the high vote. Other speakers in
troduced by Robert Marshall, toast
master of the evening, were Ralph
Hall who discussed. The Valleys
Irrigation System" Chester Irving
who talked about What Will Hap
pen to Valley Crop Prices Ken
meth Thornton whose subject was
Il Am An American, and Bill
Grassland, who discussed Deer
Hunting
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-23
DEFENSE HOUSING
CONTRACT AWARDED

WASHINGTON. Sept. % CUP1 -
The public buildings administration
today awarded Il contract of ST.
632 900 plus a fixed fee of $4,000,
to Reginald f, Campbell for con-
struction of defense housing pro-
jeet in San Diego, Calf. The pro-
ieet, containing 500 fabricated
and dcmountablc units, is to be
completed in l25 days.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-23
ImperlaI alley Press

Esta bliShcd Apiii -, 1901.
! ublishcG every afternoon except
Saturday and sunday Saturday
afternoon issue now succeeded
by the sunday Post Press, eS-
Valley Publishing company, 625
tabliShcd 1880 by the Imperial
State street. El Centre, Calf.
Paul jenkins. publisher; A. c
Johnston. vice president and gen
cral manager; f. n Fitzhugh,
secretary and maraEing edit pr.
Entered at FL Ccntro, California,
post office a. second class mat
ter.
Advertising Heprc5rntatiycs.
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In conjunction with the Post
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Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-23
Calexiico
News
By Jane McCampbeII
Telephone 849

Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tuft of San
Diego spent the weekend here visit
ing relatives and friends. Mrs. Tuit
is the former Norma Glithero.
Peter Yrigoyen, former manager
of the SafeWay store, has returned
from a short trip to San Diego
where he visited friends.
Mr.. and Mrs Lloyd Loudon and
daughter, Linda Marie have re-
turned from their two weeks Vaca-
ton which they spent in Live Oaks
Springs and Los Angeles.
Herschel Davis. former CalcxiCan,
spent the weekend visiting his
friends He is now employed at
Consolidated in San Diego.
Frank Moreno is the new assist
ant manager at the Fox Capitol
Theatre. taking Louie Palacio'S
place. Palacio has been transferred
to manager of the Valley theatre
in Ell CentrO
William Thomas, son Of MI. and
Mrs. Salccm Thomas, drove over
from Indio to visit his parents.
Mrs. Lynn Graham, the former
Josephine Gcering, and her sister
in-law. Veva Graham of San Diego,
are spending a few days i'll CaleXico.
Friends of Clcta Wilson and Roy
Graham, both Of CaleMco. will be
interested to learn of their mar
iiage, in Yuma, August 25 The
young couple both graduated from
the local high school.
The bride is the daughter of MI.
Jack Wilson of CalexicO, and MI.
Graham is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Earlin Graham ST.. also of CaleXlcO.
The couple have moved to San Dl-
ego where Graham is working at
Consolidated
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-23
RIGHT TO KNOWLEDGE

RIGHT TO KNOWLEDGE
The founders OF this country in
sisted upon the right of every man
10 come by his own truth. and to
state it 70 his fellow men with I'M
punity.7 he said. I believe that this
samc democratic guarantee covers
such forms Of expression as the NOV
ing pictures.
Motion picture producers. he said,
should have the same privileges as
editors. sOap-box orators. radio
commentators clergymen, yes, even
senator's - the privilege of airing
their own views in their own way,
on problems Of public concern
No Senator can control the kind
CT publlcit" that the movies may
produce he said. nor can movie
moguls find national sounding
board ON the floor of the United
states senate"
Do"ney spoke as an ".nvetcrate
mOyic-goer" and contended that
the movies mentioned in the senate
investigation did not reveal to him
any such insidious propaganda for
war as has been, I think, too lightly
alleged"
IF the showing Of Man Hunt.
Land OF Liberty, I Married a Nazi,'
Sergeant York, Dive Bomber 'Es-
cape, or The Mortal Storm melted
in the spectators any discernable
fervor for intervention which they
had not brought with them, then I
must be both blind and deaf.
Should we expect Hollywood to
turn its back upon the reality of
our world and plunge into an unre-
lieved mist of fantasy? Should it
ignore the chaos and the strife and
the tragedy of the world we live in.
and devote itself exclusively to
musical comedy. boy-meets-girl plots
and horse operas?"
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-23

Advanced Bridge section members
OF the Junior Ten Thousand club
are notified that their Thursday
meeting, TO have been held at the
home OF Mrs. Sherman Eldridge, has
been cancelled due to the fact that
Mrs. Eldridge has been summoned
to Los Angeles by the serious illness
of her mother.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-23
S. w. SmiIeys
Have Son

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel w. Smiley
has a son, weighing eight pounds
and g., ounces born Sunday at the
Ell Centre hospital.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-23
AnnOunC Cemen+s

81. Mary's Altar Society will meet
Wednesday a pm. in the parish
hail to discuss organization plans
for the year.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-23
News items About
Valley Residents

The Rev. MI. r. C. Rogers, pas
tor Of the FL Ccntro Church of the
Nazarcnc, is on a brief vacation trip
accompanied by his daughter, Mar
tha. The Two plan to spend their
vacation in Los Angeles and Long
Beach returning Monday, Miss
Martha Rogers Will be employed by
the NJ. O. King Co. after Oct. |.
Sunday services at the church will
be conducted by w l.. SWeeten.
Mrs, + l. Criss of Cushing, Okla
homa has been in the valley for
the past TWO weeks visiting he:
son. Frank O. Criss, and his family
She plans to leave Wednesday for
her home.
Mrs. Lizzie Taylor of Beaumont,
formerly of Ell Ccntro. is spending
several days in the valley looking
after her business interests and en-
joying visits with friends. Mrs. Tay
lor was active in many organiza-
tons and is particularly pleased
that several of them are having
meetings this week SO that she may
attend: The American Legion AuXil-
iary. the Baptist Women's Union,
the Barbara Worth RebekahS and
the Busy Bee Quilting club.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-23
Abuse Better Than Censor
DoWney Tells Film Probe

asanda as an "eXessc for censorship
" harassluq investigation because
there Is 40 absolute definition of
ruth "
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Tuft of San
Diego spent the weekend here visit
ing relatives and friends. Mrs. Tuft
is the former Norma Glithero.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-23

HerSchel Davis, former CalcXiCan.
spent the weekend visiting his
friends. He is now employed at
Consolidated in San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-23

Peter Yrigoyen, former manager
of the Safeway store, has returned
from a short trip to San Diego
where he visited friends.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-23

Mrs. Riddle and Mrs. Marison
discussed the highlightS of the
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-23

William Thomas, son Of Mr., and
Mrs. Salccm Thomas, drove ovcl
from Indio to visit his parents.
Evening star., 1941-02-25

that the Representatives OF the ad-
ministration defeated an amend
ment to this bill to prohibit men
being sent to fight abroad shows
whittier the wind is trending
For more than three years I have
imagined that I saw this, and have
cried out against it. I have stated
on numerous occasions during that
period that the design was to take
us down the road to war" and that
we were gradually moving in that
direction. Recently I have said we
were on the brink of the precipice.
In my feeble way I have been a
voice crying in the wilderness against
war. but now, I believe we are right
up against the gun.
Cites Change in Tone.
Have you noticed the tone of those
who seek to put us in the war has
changed in the last few weeks? The
number was very small of those who
would publicly say they wished us
to enter the war then, but it has
grown since with all of the propa-
gandists shouting for aid to Brit
ain-aid short of war; and though
they became somewhat involved
when we inquired what they meant
by short of war" none of them
would assert he wanted outright
Evening star., 1941-02-25

and will fight to the end. We need
your help. This is your fight. Our
backs are against the wall and we
look to you to be that wall, support
ing us and supporting and saving
our beloved country.
See America as she stands here at
the bar. How beautiful she is! Head
erect, noble broWed, proud, fearless,
knowing her death sentence is be-
ing written and is soon to come TO
a vote, and 70 be huTriedly signed.
How dare you Join in this. Why has
she been thus sentenced? What IL
the Indictment? What is she guilty
of? Whom has she harmed? From
whom has she stolen? Who has ever
suffered at her hands? Her arms
have always been open to welcome
the oppressed. the prosecuted, and
the disheartened. Can't you men Of
other lands remember now YOU
gloWed at the very sight OF her.
knowing that with her was prOtec-
tion. security and place in the sun,
bringing you the right TO worship
in your own way. and 10 find your
peace and your God Surely there
is none like her We take her bv
the hand and in our feeble way
plead for her and ask Your help.
God bless and save America!
Evening star., 1941-02-25

eloquently made lived up to. There
is nothing worse than war that could
befall this country, literally nothing.
Aside from the enormous expendi-
lures to which we would be put, the
chaos and ruin that would be
wrought in our finances and in our
internal economy, what is far more
important is the loss of life, the
manned, and the wounded, homes
filled with tears and sorrow; and
lastly, the loss of our own democracy.
In pursuing dictator abroad, of
necessity, We'll set up one at home,
and our way of life about which
we've talked so much when it is in
little danger, will be lost forever.
Bill Said to Be War.
Senator Capper IN the very excel
lent address that he made the other
day asked three important questions
TO which he said there had been no
answer in the arguments of the
proponents, or anything that threw
light upon their answer. He asked:
First-Where are we going?
Second-What are we going to
do when we get there?
Third-What are we going TO
do, and what are we going to
have when we get back--if We
ever do get back?
Evening star., 1941-02-25

war. The President himself has not
used the term short of war" since
his last inaugural, although he used
it frequently before. Now, many of
those who follow the President evil
IDENTIFY believing times have changed,
are openly for war, and no longer
speak of short of war" The evolu-
ton has been steady one, but not
wholly unexpected The prate of re-
lief short of war" and mean abso-
Lutte war apparently constitutes
something of that bad faith which
ought not to be practiced upon an
unwary and trusting people.
How true was the query presented
by the Senator from South Dakota
in his quaint and inimitable address
the other day. He said:
We seem to be confronted by
two questions: First, How will
the President keep the people out
of war? Second, How will the
people keep the President out?
An answer to the second question
is the more important at the
present time.
I have heard the President say
that he hates war. I have heard
him on innumerable occasions ap-
proximate that saying. I am wait
ing now to see that declaration so
Evening star., 1941-02-25
And his questions remain unan-

And his questions remain unsn-
swered.
And now my, fellow Americans, !
come to the close. To you. the moth
ers of this land; to you. the fathers
Of this land; to all of you, whether
native born or citizens by adoption,
1 appeal.
War-this bill is war. They purr
peace and have passion for swords
and stilettos. In every line, though
cloaked and hidden, it shrieks its
presence, and soon will burst forth
in all its fury. Hush it as they may,
yet on some willful day a cabinet
member let the secret slip: and even
the Vice President in his last address
boldly warns us. Has Congress sane
toned it, or voted on it? Have you
been consulted, you who pay in blood
and treasure?
Urges United Opposition.
Do not think you, the people, will
be guiltless. and can wash your
hands as PLATE lid. You have al
ways known Congress. You've had
evidences before This is nothing
new. Some Of these men whisper
their anguish at the bill. but are
afraid 10 register it, and so take the
easy way, and nod TO power
Our band is small but determined,
Evening star., 1941-02-25
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ADVERTISEMENT.

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Evening star., 1941-02-25
A Big Saving, and It's So
Easy! No Cooking!

Cough medicines usual
ly contain a large guam
tity of sugar syrup-a
good ingredient, bat one
which you can easily
make at home. Take 2
cups of granulated sugar
and l cup of water, and
stir a few moments until
Evening star., 1941-02-25

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Then get from your druggist 21a
ounces of Pinex, pour it into a pint
bottle, and add your syrup. This gives
you full pint of truly wonderful med
icine for coughs due to colds. 1t makes
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-13

TO THE EDITOR:
WHAT IS the reason that off
~ Gals OF industry don't get
busy and clean out all employees
who are unable TO show proof Of
citizenship?
If the men or women living
and working in this free country
don't get papers, they should
not be entitled TO work in our
shops.
l was employed at one Of the
local factories for three months.
/ was born here in Michigan,
but yet | was told Immediately
l had only three days to get my
birth certificate.
l was then fingerprinted three
times and mugged All of this
was O. X, but there were thou
sands of employees who had
worked in the shop for several
years who never had TO be finger
printed Mhv don't they do the
same with all Of the employees
| think any man or woman
that cannot produce proper proof
Of citizenship should be laid off.
If they don't love this free Com-
try enough TO obtain their papers,
let them leave IT..
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-13
HARRY FLANAGAN,
629 Philip avenue,
Detroit, Mich.
TO THE EDITOR:

- 49, 49, q CAN'
nON'T you think it's about
~ time people woke up to the
fact that this is a war for land,
money and power? | defy any
body in the face of facts 10 say
otherwise.
The wars Of Europe have
always been over land and
money with the possible eXcep-
ton of the CruSadeS and then.
i believe. there was a little
matter of possession of the Holy
Land.
The New Dealers could save
a lot OF money if they would
quit feeding the American
people propaganda. Why do the
American people hate the Ger
man people? Because we have
let the war mongerS hand US
the same old line, war after war.
Starting around 80 years ago.
England was as much a tyrant
as Germany is today. England
was battering everything in It's
way to seek land and wealth.
Today, / draw similar
parallel with Germany as the
figurehead. Is there any differ
ence? Then why all the fuss?
In the last war if we had
lived up TO the ideal of democ-
racy which we were supposed
10 be fighting for, instead OF
letting England divide up Ger
many'S possessions after the
war, there would be no trouble
now
We made tho mistake once.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-13
Hitler Held
In Bad Spot
For Invasion
Not Likely TO Attack
Britain Now
BY HUGH S. JOHNSON

EROM a military viewpoint it
is still too early TO make
even a stab at guess on the
outcome of the gigantic Battle
OF Russia. Based upon the great
distances, the lack of transpor-
tation and the numbers involved,
this column was one of the few
that did not predict a stort
campaign, crumbling the Rus
sian defense.
The question now seems to be
one Of supply. 1t is an axiom OF
modern war that no nation can
long support it without access to
very large steel and chemical
industries. No nation without
these facilities can engage in it
at all unless she has piled up a
tremendous reserve of weapons
and munition Of all kinds.
Russia certainly never had an
adequate industry and the prin-
cipal centers of what she had
are either in Nazi hands or, as
in the case Of Leningrad, be-
leaguered Disclosure by the
ordeal of battle of the great re-
serves OF munitions she had piled
up has astonished military OBJ
servers.
But what Is her military sup
ply situation now? Maybe Mr..
Hopkins and his competent mill
tary staff know after their visit
10 Comrade Stain, but few
others know enough to make a
good guess.
My own is that II isn't so hot.
and / can't see much chance of
lettering il greatly. The bottle
necks in the flow of British or
American aid are too narrow
and the distance and require
ments are too great 10 suppose
that we can be a very effective
arsenal TO the Russian democ-
TaCy t?).