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Imperial Valley press., 1941-10-28
Bridge Party
Recent Event

Among recent social events in
the pleasant pot luck supper party
at the Colon Barret home where
a group of friends enjoyed dinner
and an evening of bridge.
Mrs. Barrett used an attractive
Halloween motif for her decora-
tions and for the bridge tallies
also.
Covers were laid for Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Johnson, Mr. and Mrs
I. K. Fluke, Mr.. and Mrs Bill
Donnan. Mr. and Mrs. Aaron AL
ford, Mr.. and Mrs. Dee Percival
Mr. ana Mrs. Barrett.
High score prizes were won by
rs. Afford and Bill Donnan, the
travelling prizes going to Mrs. Fluke
and Frank Johnson.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-10-28
We ednesday Set
As Red Cross Day
For Sewing

Wednesday is sewing day at the
Red Cross headquarters, 120 North
Fifth street, and all women inter
ested in sewing for the organize
ton may meet there that day, said
Mrs. Hugh T. Osborne, war produ2-
tiou chairman for the Ell Centre
chapter.
Headquarters Will be open each
wednesday at 9:30 am. and this
Wednesday Mrs, George w Nails
will be in charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-10-28
Scrvc Refreshments

The party concluded with the
serving of refreshments to the some
70 people present.
Every member of the unit con
tributed to the success of the party,
the committee chairmen including g:
Mrs. Harvey Kenyon taliies. Mrs.
George w. Nails. decorations; Mrs,
w. L. Kcnealy. MIS-. George Far
mcr. refreshments; Mrs. Maybelle
McNamce. prizes, Mrs. Edna Morli-
Son. tickets. Mrs. Fred /. Riddle,
unit president. Was general chair
man and was assisted in receiving
by Mrs Morrison and Mrs. W. j..
McClelland.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-10-28
Attends Pasadena
J.C. C.Conference.

Eugene Waterman Of Central'3
faculty, attended a junior college
conference this weekend in Pasa-
dena, representing Central Junior
college.
Accompanying the Waterman fam
lily were Mrs R. M. Armstrong and
her daughter, Joy Lou, who spent
the weekend with Mrs. Armstrong,
Sr., who is leaving Immediately for
the east where she will make her
home.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-10-28

MISS Barbara Alden lett Monday
alter spending the weekend in town
visiting friends and relatives. Miss
Alden graduated from the local
high school last year and has liyeG
in San DECO SINCE then.
Mrs W. A. McCampDaii attended
the regional conference of the Cal
folnia Music Teachers association
held in San Diego Sunday. Mrs.
McCampboli was appointed region
al secretary for the Imperial branch
b. Julia Brackctt, branch presi-
dent.
Wednesday night at the parish
hall Troop Nine Of ne Boy Scouts
vii Rave their regular meeting at
1870.
The Ernest Glass family Travelled
to Arlington over the weekend to
takc nome MIS- Mary Davis who
has been visiting them. They
stopped IN San Diego while on the
trip and visited there before they
took Mrs DAVIS 10 Arlington.
The knights of Columbus will
moot Tuesday night at the parish
nail at acc ior heir regular meet
ing.
Fted Mitchell, Who was injured
10 -rir l. VI IN
collidod With train. is in the
Griffin Hospital. His condition
is reported a. 4avorar!..
Tine Art and Crafts section of
thr Junior WOmcn'S club will hold
two &cperatc mo"tin2s this week.
Tho first will be an evening meet
ng on Wednesday at The home OF
Mrs. William Phillips. at 7;30 The
second Will be Thursday afternoon
from 300 to 500 at the home of
Mrs. Tally Hayjne.
Steve Ritter. son of Mr. and
Mrs Coy Ritter arrived Sunday
from BroWnWoOd. Texas where he
Is in an army training camp at
Fort Bowie. His leave is for this
week.
Saturday afternoon between four
and five the Junior Women's club
held an informal tea at the Wo-
mans Improvement clubhouse. The
tea wa, far the now and old mem
barS both On the receiving line
were Mrs +. Cavanah. Mrs Lew
SObkc, and Mrs. Milton Wadhams.
MIS-. Paul Kiblnger had charge of
The decoration of the tea table, and
Mrs Bonnie Roberts Was chairman
Of the social committee for the tea
with Miss Barbara Baldwin and
Miss Doris Ritter as assistants. The
program consisted Of entertainment
b. Enrique and Amelia Johnson
VINO danced Mexican dances Lolita
NungaraE who sans with Mrs. H. H.
Jarvis as pianist. Then Patsy Ray
and Jean Ioflin gave 4 piano and
violin arrangement There were
some 80 guests and members pres
cnt.
MIS- Willard Waggoner who has
Been i'll for the past week has I'M
proved considerably and is up and
around a2aln.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-10-28
Auxiliary Halloween Party
Monday Brilliant Affair

with every detail carefully work
ed -0ut from The decorations to tn"
refreshments. Tie annual Halloween
party given by BOycc Aten unit,
American Iceion Auxiliary Mopday
nleht. proved to be one OF the incest
OF these many delightful affairs.
The Veterans Eall never looked
pretticr than Monday evening where
shocks of milo maize, golden pump
lins. date palm fronds laden with
cluster Of the fruit carried out a
colorful harvest scene Traditional
ghosts and witches were also in
evidence and the card tables with
their orange score pads and yellow
talicS. Ornamentcd with harvest
scenes or with Halloween emblems,
added to The brilliant effect.
As guests entered. they found the
flrcr transformed INTO a reception
room which contributed to the at
mcspLcrc Of hospitality which pre-
vailed
May Prizes
Table same were enjoyed. bOtI
auction and contract bridge, pitch
piacchlo. and bin2o, the prizes go
mp 10: Mrs. Joha i. Rec. Mrs. f.
j aIaatL, Charles BirkEaGscr. Es-
the Barlo2a. Anna McManus. MS.
j Paul Eyer Ms Richard Moore
MIS-. CorWin Noncill, Nathan NyC
W J. Carleton, David Green, MIS-
c. V. Manson and Mrs. W NJ
Schacht Of iong Beach.
Door prizes Werc won by Miss
McAtauuS. Ms Sherman F,ldridgC
Lawrence Farmer. w. j. McClclland.
Colorful Wrappnes on the prizes
added to the decorative effect. and
when opened, the packages for the
greater part Werc round to contain
articles in keeping with the Halo
Vcen or harvest themes.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-10-28
Child Bride Case
Puzzles Officials

SACRAMENTO. Oct. 23 up
District Attornc. Cts BalyCch to-
day pondercd whether 20 pres
charpee against Harry H&i.cr. 2l-
ycar-old drcral meehanir. or Ter
NIT him and his l3-vclr-old bside.
Betty Sanqlu3;, % continue Hia2
together
Harley married the girl III Reno
Saturday after l2hour courtShip.
He said he did not know she was
only 10 and she confirmed She tib-
bed ON her age to hasten getting
away from what she termed AN
unhappy home life.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-10-28

Send your discarded and BROK-
EN- TOYS and DOLLS to SOr-
Optimists Club treasurer. Mabel
Wood Beecher, co Vreelands
THE club will paint and repair
these toys for Christmas Gifts
for needy children.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-10-28

Past MatronS and Patrons as
Fociation, Order of the Eastern
Star, will nave its monthly session
wednesday night, a dinner meeting
at Gas in the Masonic temple,
Holtville.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-10-28
News Items About
Valley Residents

Edge0 AGorc WIG Na. takes F
The Fl G~2'r0 hoSDital ,it, ",'..
reported q, Improving III h'aIti
Imperial Valley press., 1941-10-28

MI. snf 2i.. :" II a'.. -
Len 5.ecH a." t#..#.a 1sr -
M... ! L. ra}.-.
G.2.se Il tr. @#.:a Hu..n=
HoNr uotuc }r ara tlo a.s
Ir.} ~ + C"'0a. f.9..." F.! T. -
tran.
Mr., FIa l. SmNe9 All lo@,, saa
weekend tor san D!ea1 ~ #2a
hCr hG.band Woa taS ac.ruihe a
potion al Cyu-Cl'Gats a.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-10-28

Evening division bridge section
members of the Ten Thousand club
were to have their first meeting
Tuesday night, dessert bridge, at
7:30 at the home of Mrs. Walter
Heinccke, SOL Sandalwood Drive.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-10-28
Announcements
Of Ne etin9s

Book Section of the Junior Ten
Thousand club will hear a guest
speaker at the meeting Wednes-
day night, 7::30 o'clock at the home
of Corinne Hudspeth. 627 Len Rey
avenue. Mrs. w. w. Routt and
Mrs. II. V. Butler will be hostesseS.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-10-28

Additional reservation, made "a j
day are proof Of 'he popularity Il
the annual clvic conlarcut' ~
Chai.oy Junior colics. Tho,r "4s
nave joined the laros rsli'. dea-
cation which viii is..e cyrlV VT
day na.Gia1 10. Outr:.o ~,
M... II va. i. Neyc@ uaG NJ.
Howard Ser. bsnaua i. c.
tro'> REPRESENTATIVES GD ,u . ta..
of 20.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-10-28

Mro, Willard Waggoner who has
been i'll for the past week has M
proved considerably and is up and
around AGAIN.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-10-28
C.saIexiico j
News
BY Jane McCampbeII
Telephone $40

Miss Barbara Alden left Monday
alter spending the weekend in town
visiting friends and relatives. Miss
Alden graduated from the local
high school las, year and has liyeG
in San DECO 5.Mcc then
Imperial Valley press., 1941-10-28

Mrs. W. A. McCampoan attended
the regional conference of the Cal
foInia Music Teachers association
held in San Diego Sunday. Mrs.
McCampbeli was appointed region
al secretary for the Imperial branch
b. Julia Brackctt, branch presi-
dent.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-10-28

Steve Ritter. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Coy Ritter arrived Sunday
from BroWnNood. Texas where he
is III an army training camp at
Fort Bowie. His leave is for this
week.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-04
New High
Set i'm
Steel Rate

NEW YORK Miafeia=i- Steel
ingot production for the current
week, scheduled at 97l2 per cent
of capacity by the American Iron
and Steel Institute, will establish
a new high record for the industry
On the basis of facilities for pro-
ducing S4.152, 292 net tons of in
gots per year, the figure used by
the steel institute. output per
week would be 1.613.S92 net tons.
A rate of 97la per cent this
week would result in a weekly pro-
duction of 1.572, 543 net tons which
would be at the rate of 81 04S, SIP
net tons per year. or 2.l03. 780 net
tons under what is considered full
annual capacity for the industry.
The previous high record was
made in weeks beginning January
II and February 10. of this year
when scheduled rate was 81 per
cent. This was an output of 1857
QS7 net tons per week, or at rate
of s1.71l.S75 net tons per annum.
In 1910 the peak was reached in
October when industry operated at
96.6 per cent of capacity, then
figured at S1,6l3.142 net tons.
Weekly output in October was AT
| .50S.215 net tons or at the annual
rate of 1888. 292 net tons.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-04
Stocks FirmeT
After Uneven
Opening

NEW YORK, March A. - The
stock market developed a firmer
tone today after an irregular OPEN
ing, although activity continued at
a snail's pace.
United States Steel and Bethle-
hem were .fractionally above the
previous close. while Republic had
a loss of Il point.
In the motors, General Motors
and Chrysler managed TO chalk up
fractional gains but Packard
dropped an eighth and Nash-Kel-
vinator remained unchanged.
Among the leaders showing
gains were: American Telephone.
Anaconda. Atchison, International
Nickel. Kresge, New York Central
and Standard of Jersey.
Sears Roebuck was an individual
bright spot with a gain of more
than point.
Allied Chemical. American Can
and General Electric showed small
losses.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-04
Throw II Away?

1nglewood. Cal. asks:
Jesse Jones says We're In
the war-we're preparing for 1t.
When you do that you've got to
throw money away. How long
will we taxpayers stand for this
sort of monkey business
Answer: As long as we keep
the present administration in
power 1t is the essence OF the
New Deal TO deal out other
peoples money without much
regard either-to- costs or 10
income. This was done first in
war on depression, and in
dealing with artificially created
emergencies. Now it is being
done in connection with a real
war. Whether the emergency is
real. insofar as we are con-
cerned, nobody seems to know
for sure.
In my opinion. however there
is no more justification for
throwing money away in war
than in peace.
Mr.. Jones is just a little more
honest and blunt than his fell
lows.
/ fear that we are in for
war boom, and that the New
Deal can't be thrown out until
another post war depression
shows its folly.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-04
Big Banks Example

Surely, since certain of the
nations largest banks h a We
proved capable of catering
satisfactorily to even The SMALL
est individual borrowers, 1t
should not be beyond their
power to cater satisfactorily TO
owners of small businesses.
1t may be that cooperative
action by bankers in each city
would facilitate solving the prob
lem. Also, arrangements might
even be made to group loan ap-
plications, so that if one went
sour the loss incurred might be
offset by the loans which proved
profitable.
1t is up to bankers to take
the lead. to adapt themselves
effectively to the new condition
which has arisen.
1t may be that, as in the case
of housing, the federal govern
ment would shoulder part of the
risk. But it would be infinitely
better were bankers able to
handle the situation without
leaning upon Washington.
This is not meant as criticism
of bankers, but as a warning
that a nationwide banking prob
lem has arisen which, unless
diligently and intelligently
tackled. will inevitably lead to
political action, probably along
lines bankers won't relish.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-04
Still a Need

The banking fraternity may
feel that they have already done
quite we'll in arranging loans for
minor business borrowers. But
the fact remains that here is
potential army of borrowers
whose needs have not been any,
thing like fully met.
1t is not enough under exist
ing circumstances for bankers
to declaim that they stand ready
to lend to every safe applicant.
Ingenuity must be brought
into play. ReSourcefulness must
be created in devising setups to
make it possible for concerns as
sured of defense contracts to
obtain necessary money.
1t requires no banking brains
to grant loan to rich cor
poration. What is today needed
is the exercise of banking
brains, the exercise of banking
craftsmanship, the exercise of
originality in making it possible
for this new species of applicant
to obtain bank funds.
If nothing effective can be
worked out with bankers, the
certainty is that Washington
will step farther into the pic
ture. with the consequence that
privately-owned banking insti-
buttons will be delegated to the
background.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-04
Gar Wood Profit
Scars; Setup
Change Sought

Consolidated net profit of Gar
Wood Industries Inc, and subsidi-
aries for the year ended Dec. 81,
1910 was S747.762 or SO cents a
share against consolidated net
profit of SCOOPS or IS cents a
share in 1899.
Stockholders will vote at a spe-
cial meeting March Is on plan of
recapitalization authorizing a new
5 per cent cumulative preferred,
par $40, and changing the par
value of the common stock from
So to 81.
Stockholders upon surrender of
their present So par common stock
are to receive one-fifth of a share
of new $40 par preferred and one
share of new 81 par common for
each old common share.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-04
Bids Wanted
By Z. S.

II you are interested in bidding
on the following items sought by
the United States Army write
Commanding Officer, @. NJ. Corps.
Quartermasters Depot. Jefferson
vile. Ind, for forms and complete
details.
Bids for ranges. army and
stoves, heating. cannon-type, No.
431 Abba to be opened March II.
Ranges. army complete with three
elbows and joints Of stove-pipe 500
Stoves, heating, cola burning cannon
type
size No Is 100
size No. Is $50
Stoves. heating. coal burning cannon
type. complete with seven joints,
elbow damper etc. $50
Bids for Bakery Equipment No.
431 1885. to be opened March II.
Bake oven. gas fired
Bread racks
Bakers table
Bread racks. as specified
Dough troughs
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-04
Auto
Graphs
Use. Not Sales,
Tax. Deduetible
From 1910 Income

This columns efforts to point
out allowable deductions for in
come tax paJ rs who are also
car owners seem TO have re-
suited in some confusion on the
3 per cent usage tax.
The 3 per cent sales tax as
such is NOT deductible. not be-
ing a direct tax on the pur-
chaser bun rather the dealer,
who passes it along. But the
3 per cent usage tax, which is
a tax imposed on those who pur-
chase their cars out of the state
and then bring into the state TO
drive, is deductible since it is
paid directly by the car owner
when he registers his car in
Michigan.
The distinction on allowable
deductions for all taxes is
whether it is levied directly or
indirectly and the usage tax.
which is to make up for any
attempt by car purchasers to
avoid the state sales tax by pur-
chasing in some state which
does not have a sales tax, is a
direct tax.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-04
Utility Industry Seen
Expanded by 70 Ptt.

WASHINGTON. March 4.-The
utility industry should increase -
about 500 600 kilowatts or more
than 26 per cent. It's proposed ex-
pansion Of generating, capacity
during 1912. the federal power
commission said, The industry al
ready has projected expansion #
generating capacity by $500 600
kilowatt hours during 49, and by
about 5000 000 klloWat; hours
during 49,, according 10 figures
compiled by the Office Of Produo-
ton Management
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-04
One-Man Slump

Madison. Wis. asks:
isn't II true that many
economists hold that In 19S5-S7.
when the country was ready for
recovery, recovery was pre-
vented mainly by one man and
his crack-pot advisers"
Answer: Yes; it Is commonly
held that there would at least
have been a more sustained rise.
Some hold that this might have
been used TO liquidate the farm
aid and WPA schemes. and 10
have re-estahlished sound
monetary system.
As il is, the administration
tried to plan II their own way,
and failed. Now the war Is saw
ing them from another fall.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-04
Parke, Davis 1910
Profit Sc, 1912

Parke, Davis e. Company and
subsidiaries for the year ended
3tzShngs- a net profit nf
SS.l87.7l2 after federal and for
elgn income taxes. provision of
100000 for federal excess profits
tax and $4,000 provision for for
eign profits not transferred to the
United States. Net profit for 1910
is equal to Si.67 a share on A.
sos. 1874 shares.
This compares with a net profit
of So, .202 or S1.89 a share In
1899.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-04
Public Not Sold

What has happened banking
wise during recent years Is one
of many illustrations that
American leaders in the eco
nomic world failed pitiably to
sell TO the public the worth
whileness of their contribution
to the scheme of things.
This writer for more than a
quarter of a century has kept
exhorting leaders in industry
and finance and other spheres
to promulgate ABC economic
education, to give the people
appropriate opportunity to be-
come acquainted with them,
their aims, their activities, their
ethics.
Some corporation and institu-
ton heads have acquitted them
selves worthily in this respect.
But too many have been con-
tent TO attend strictly to BUSH
ness" meaning that they fell
short of sensing their social re-
sponsibility. of sensing the need
for taking the public into their
confidence. the need for inter-
preting themselves and their
activities to workers, consumers,
voters, the whole rank and file.
Bankers have been too con-
tent to keep themselves and the
worthwhileness of their func-
tons to themselves. They now
face a threatening emergency.
Copyright. 1871. by B. c. Forbes
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-04
townsend Out

Chicago asks:
"Why did YOU fall TO answer
the second part OF the question
about the Townsend pian-what
are the objections to ii ."
Answer: ! did answer; but The
answer seems 10 have been cut.
The plan IS unSodnd and bad
IN every way. and no reputable
economist has eyer favored Il
Il would give money to people
regardless of what they may or
may not have done 70 earn Il.
The burden Of additional taxes
would be enormous. and would
take away as much purchasing
power as gwen. II would force
imitation and a rising cost Of
living.
Fortunately this Wild scheme
does not have the ghost of q
chance now when We need all
our funds for defense
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-04
Forbes
Bankers Must
Devise Plans
For Small Loans
BY b. C. FORBES

Because the need is so press
ing and the demand certain to
become more urgent, bankers
should get together in cities all
over the country with a view to
devising ways and means to ex-
tend an increased number of
loans to small businesses, par
ticularly those offered prepared
ness sub-contracts.
Baltimore has a so-called
"clinic" for analyzing such appli-
cations, and the reports are
that it is rendering very useful
service.
Bankers should act vigorously
in self-defense. Public opinion
strongly favors spreading gov
eminent orders. So does the Of
flee of Production Management.
because of the vast unused ia
cilities in countless small plants.
Congress can be counted upon to
join the demand.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-04
Feels Pessimistic

West Hartford. Conn. asks:
last year, In june YOU sd--
eiSed me OF account of uncer-
tainty TO keep my funds In a
savings bank till after the
election. Do you stiit feel as
pessimistic ."
Answer In some respects, l
feel more pessimistic, but IN
others. less so. II seems TO me
more certain that our currency
VIII depreciate considerably.
while at the same time 1T seems
more probable that the govern
ment will not be allowed to
seize all productive property
and run all business under So
cialist system. Accordingly, l
am now inclined to advise that
savings be put into sound bust
ness enterprises, ratheEthan-f
the bank. The best way for
most men is stocks.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-04
MAY SELL UNITS

Stockholders were also asked TO
approve the proposed sale Of
"Grayhaven' and the Gar Wood
boat division. Grayhaven was pur-
chased by the company at boom
prices in 1923 for corporate pur-
poses. but a residential building
was erected because of restric-
lions. The boat division. bought in
1888 for 4,124. showed losses ag-
gregating So 900 in the last three
years. Gar Wood has agreed TO
make a Substantial firm cash bid"
for both properties, it was stated
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-04
B. & O. Loadings
Best Since 1880

NEW YORK. March 4.-Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad total
loadings last week were the best
for any week since Nov. 8. 1880.
even topping the peak weeks of
1910 and 1899.
The roads own line loadings
last week showed a more than
seasonal gain over the preceding
holiday week, having been up 1913
per cent, as compared with the
usual seasonal rise of Sd per cent
as measured by the Dow-Jones
carloadings index.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-04
PREFERRED ISSUE

Should the recapitalization plan
be authorized the presently out
standing 100000 shares of So par
common would be retired and in
their stead the company would
have 10000 shares of preferred,
with a total par value of 81 1900,
900 and 100000 shares of common
stock. with total par value of
$500 900. Aggregate par value of
the new preferred and common
stocks would be s.. 400,0 900, un-
changed from the aggregate value
of common stock.
The unissued 100000 shares
would be available for sale at a
later date in order TO provide
additional working capital, it was
pointed out.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-04
New Deal, War
Keep Hdney
PessimistiC
BY LEWIS HaNEY

Professor of Eeosomle,. y. Y. University
A reader in Eariville, H.,
writes:
"You have advised holding
stocks for the expected rise.
Does this mean such stocks as
motor stock bought at Is
now ca or an airpIsne stock
bought at 1871 (now around
So"
Answer: No: these stocks
should neither have been bought
by yol at such prices, nor held
so long when their weakness
appeared. They are highly
speculative issues. Sometime
they may possibly attain the
high Levels again. but This Is
more doubtful than IN the case
Of Sounder issues, even in the
same industries.
Please note tina ! do not adj
wise holding highly speculative
issues or any that do not earn
good dividends. l do not advise
holding merely for the rise.