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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-11
Christian Convention
Names DR.. HASTINGS

Elected president Of Christian
churches OF Washington and north
ern Idaho Wednesday was Or. J.
Warren Hastings OF University
Christian church IN Seattle. The
Seattle pastor was named during
the afternoon session Of the state
convention In Centralia he sue
ceeds Rev. Orval u. Peterson OF
Yakima.
Also elected were Mrs. r. r..
Lem. Lewiston, Ida. vice preAi-
dent; Percy Ferguson. Port Or
ehsrd. secretary-tressurer. and W
F. Turner Of Seattle. state secre-
tary Of missions.
Next years convention viii he
held in Central Christian church
Of Spokane July $40.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-11
2 Seattle Brothers
Fined by Layton

Fines Of $3.50 and $40 for
drunken driving and drunkenness.
respectively. disrupted the trip 10
Eugene. Ore. Of two Seattle broth
ers. Austin. p. and Joe st. LAur-
ent. IS. sheet metal workers. who
were arrested by state Patrolman
w. r. Campbell early "Wednesday
Campbell testified in Justice
Clarence h. Lsyton's court that
Austin was driving a car At so
miles an hour and was under the
influence Of liquor. as was his
brother. Both men pleaded guilty
and were fined late Wednesday AT
ternoon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-11
Alaskan Named
AS Moderator

CENTRsLIA - Rev. Eugene D.
Bromley of Hoonah. Alaska. was
elected moderator Of the Preshy-
terrain synod Of Washington We'd.
nesday during the opening session
OF the annual convention here Rev.
Clair r. LAtlmer 81 RldEefield IL
the retiring moderator.
Rev. William Chalmers Gum ~
Seattle was elected historian. lie
also i serving a. temporary clerk
Of the convention
Principal speakers were Or
Frank y Warren. president ef
whitworth college. Spokane. and
Dr. Raymond v kearns Of saiina.
Kan. who represented the Presby-
terrain board of Christian eduea-
tion.
A repor, by Rev James Thomn-
son Of Seattle revealed the synod
comprises $50 churches. 735 min.
isters and i.i5s elders
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-11

The Pierce County Dairy Goat
club will bold its monthly meeting
st Point Defiance park Sunday
noon. July -. There will be a
KID show Of various breeds Speak
CT Of the day will be Secretary
Eskelson Of the King County Dairy
society. An Italian spaghetti din
ner will be served.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-11
N. w. Building
Shows Increase
June Is Heaviest
Month Since 1929

RulldinF in ths Pacific north
we<f LAST auonih as - heaviest
for any June since te7a. WITH -
cities snd King county ErsnslnE
as permits far sork costing an
estimated s7.oiaesi. LAST var
eos permits for sAsTs soS ssFe
issued
Washington accounted fcr wnrs
thai half ne total l. IS eltlss
with populations n sxess. ~ n
600 Plus King county. whose
building department. rsksn oesrs.
tioa last month authorized .
soT prcisefs estimated q $50
-. 10 Isl
seattle In Lad
Seattle continued . lead ne
cities Il. si.sTs 600 total beating
out Portiands si.ssT Tps Both
represented gains ~ about $500
600 over = year aEo. Seattle build
ing "a new HOUSES and Portland
iss King county ranked third
with 2is permits for s5aT 900.
Tacoma issued fTs permits
for sNSl.a7o. Including 70 for
houses. compared % sssi.efT
FOR June NJ last sear.
spokane. 3scmerfon and Long
view followed IN that order with
totals % sass ieo. saa5 7ss ard
sls7 500 respectively spokAns's
figure fell snort ~ las, years. bat
the nremerion mark was 7ts PEI
cent above and LonEviews SIS 600
higher.
Raixe Ranks 7th
Rolse In seventh place AZ lisa
40. was Just ahead ~ Part I
Angeles and led in Idaho ~ siss
aap. Just SIS. 900 under last years
mark. Billings. ranking ninth, led |
Montana with sio6.iTs - more /
than $4,000 better than a year
ago.
The greatest building gain was
recorded ~ rendleton. ore. whers
permit valuations increased from
$3.50 last year to ta7e35 this
year.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-11

The west coast lumber industry
probably viii furnish nearly q bill
lion feet 81 lumber for national
defense this year. the West Coast
Lumbermen's association disclosed
Thursday II also announced June
production reached qa1 per cent
Of estimated capacity.
Defense demands stressed high
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-11
50-Year Club
Will Install
Meeting Will Be
Held Saturday

Fifty-Year club o. Pierce
county VII install recently elected
officers Saturday al ?. m. in
Odd Fellows temple. 9Th and
FsWeett AYES. during he regular
business meeting
Those 70 be installed include
John ? Hall president. / 6.
Young. lst vice president. Mrs
Mile Sal 2nd vice president.
Mrs. Hulda Ramser. recording
secretary. Mrs. Elizabeth Andrsk
corresponding secretary. Sol Med
calf financial secretary. Alvin
Muehlsr, treasurer. Mrs. Martha
Hughes. chaplain. John Griffith.
historian: Z. L. Sergeant, ser
geant-at-arms: Mrs. S. NJ. Fiett,
J. II. Latshaw and William J.
Stubs. trustees. two-year term.
and Mrs. Adelia Hartley. trustee.
one-year term.
Following installation. further
plans will be made for a picnic al
PIT. Defiance park July 1e. Coffee.
cream and sugar viii be supplied.
but those attending are asked to
bring lunches and table service
Those who have been residents Of
the state more than so wears are
invited TO attend.
Alvin Mueller Is chairman Of
the committee IN charge Of ar
rangements. comprising Mrs.
Gardner Reynolds. J. II. Latshaw.
William Stubbs, Mrs. Elizabeth
Andrak and Mrs. r. NJ. Ramser.
Your Postmaster can tell You
how 10 invest in L. s. Defense
Bonds.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-11

Your Postmaster can tell You
how 10 invest in L. 6. Defense
Bonds
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-26
Bands Criticized
For Making Jazz
OF Beethoven

LOS ANGELES, June 26 (UP)-
Jazz bands making poogie-woogie
out of Brahms, Beethoven and
Bach drew the wrath today of the
national federation of music clubs.
In a resolution adopted in con-
vention here, the clubs huffed:
Whereas it has come to our at
tention that beautiful musical COM
positions of Beethoven, Brahms.
Schubert Tschaikowsky, Debussey,
Foster and many other masters
have been deliberately converted
into So-called Jazz and swing
without knowledge or consent OF
aaid composers, who are now de-
ceased.
BE it resolved that this organi-
zation deplores and hereby protests
against any and all 'jazzing' and
swinging burlesquing, ard des-
ecrating of beautiful music in pub
lie places and by radio.'
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-26
BY OLA B. sPERRY

Calipatria schools closed following
the graduating exercises of the high
school and the grade school.
There were % gracuaces from
the high schol, one of the largest
classes to graduate from that in
stitution
Margaret Sinclair graduated with
highest honors which entitled her
to life membership in the Califor-
MIA Scholarship Federation. Jean
Thomson and Ethel Williams fin
ished with high honors.
Those who graduated with honor
were Samuel Elster, Hideko Kita-
mura Margaret Miller and Alice
Nakata.
Other members of the class were
william Butler, Edwin Chaffin, Car
oil Louise Chiffon, Pauline Dunn.
Carl Fleming, John Patrick Ford,
Woodrow Lackey, ]. L. Love, Joseph
Lowering, Francis Shuts, Tom Sor-
enson, Mamie Stames, Sylvia I'm
derwood, Brice Wallace and Gen
eva Watkinds.
Tom Sorenson presented the class
gift which was check to the
school which will probably be used
toward the purchase of a sound
protector William Fade, student
body president, accepted the award
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-26
Labor and Industry Urged to Surrender
Some of Riqhts For the Common Good

our ability to produce foods, ships
and airplanes-which calls for hard
er work and fewer strikes" He call
ed upon labor and industry to sur
render some CT their rights "for the
common good"
Stephenson attacked Harry Bridg-
cs, west coast CIO leader, as "one
of the crackpots who make much
ado about nothing"
Farmer representatives assailed
both labor and industry for assert
edly seizing power and attempting
to dominate agriculture through
government controls. They agreed
that agriculture's problem. 'in
peace or war; is one of distribution
rather than production.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-26

SALT LAKE CITY. June 26 (UP)
"A maze of controversial resolu-
tions advancing recommendations of
industry labor and agriculture for
coordinated defese effort confronted
western states American Farm Bu-
reau Federation leaders ending their
1941 regioal conference here today.
Denunciation and justification of
strikes headlined disputes which
flared up in a round-table forum
prefacing presentation of resolu-
tions.
Allan Roth, president of San Fran
cisco Employers Council, and Sec
retary Stanley j. Stephenson of
Utah Manufacturers association
joined in attacks on labor disputes
in the defense emergency.
The very existence of this coun-
try" Roth declared, depends on
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-26
Places Announced
For Registration
Of Young Men

Registration places were annouc-
ed Thursday for the estimated 600
Imperial Valley young men who have
come of age since Oct. l, 1910 and
thus are eligible for army service.
Sacramento SelectiW, Service
headquarters announced four reg
istration places for the northend
board and four for the southend
The young men will register July l.
The registration spots were:
City hall at Calipatria; city hall
at Westmorland; city hall at Imper-
ial; American Legion hall, Brawley;
Veterans hall in Ell Centre; chamber
of commerce offices, Hotel de ANA,
Calexico; city hall in Holtville; Ft.
Yuma subagency, Fort Yuma.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-26
CoIiputrid Notes

Announcement of awards was
made by E. H. McMath, superin-
tendent of schools.
The good citizenship award pre-
sented by the Daughters of the
American Revolution was won by
Jean Thomson.
The honorary award for outstand-
ing work in science went to Samuel
Elster.
Music awards for three years
work in the gee club or orchestra
were given to Pauline Dunn, Gen.
eva Watkinds, Ethel Williams, j.
L. Love and Joe lowering.
Ethel Williams name will be en-
graved on the Helen Lackey Cox
memorial plaque which is awarded
for character, citizenship an d
scholarship.
G.. Roy Thomson, president Of
the board of trustees, presented the
diplomas.
The commencement address was
made by Elwood T. Bailey of San
Diego who chose as his subject
Il Have Played the Came
Thirty eight pupils graduated
from Fremont school. Nancy Major
graduated with highest honors and
Joyce Baird and Eugene Stark
graduated with honor.
The Rev. Mr.. Percy lesson gave
the invocation. The program was
America in Song" A short his
tory Of the songs were given by
the three honor students and the
songs were sung by the class.
The class gift was the landscap-
ing project started by eighth grade
this year and check to continue
the work. They also bought a stand
for the microphone The presenta-
ton was made by Bonnie Simpson
and accepted by Geraldine Cox.
Paul Cook, superintendent of
elementary schools, presented the
class and E. L. Hiteman. county
superintendent of schools, present.
ed the diplomas.
Mrs. Ethel Garrett directed the
music for the graduation exercises
and for the vesper services Sunday.
Gifts from the class were pre-
sented to Paul Cook, c. j. Moniz,
Mrs. G. Roy Thomson, Mrs. Loie
Ford and Mrs. Ethel Garrett.
The teachers in the elementary
school will spend their vacations
in various places. superintendent
Paul Cook viii leave soon to attend
Pomona college; C. j. Moniz has
accepted the position of attend
ance supervisor and will live in
Ell Centro next year. He expects to
attend use during the summer.
Mrs. Genevieve Thomson will re-
main in Calipatria for a time and
will vacation during the latter part
of the summer.
Paul Cook took his mother, Mrs.
Lota Cook, to Garden Grove where
she will spend the summer with
relatives.
Several members of the gradual
ing class of the local high school
had a farewell party Friday night.
After enjoying feast OF water
melons they went to El Centro 10
picture show.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-26
BY MRS. r. P. OSTRANDER

Theodore Cox has gone to Delano,
where he is to be employed as a
fruit inspector. Mrs. Cox and two
sons are spending the summer in
La Jolla. IneIr son, George is in
Sacramento attending Boys State.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-26
She'll Dealers
Work Approved
Suggestions to spruce
up for mOtOr-car
UisitOrS Iduded

With a number of local merchants
already having shined up their
places of business, the drive to pre-
pare Imperial Valley for the thous-
ands of automobile tourists expect
ed here this summer is making good
progress.
This cleanup campaign should
result in extra business as we'll as
valuable publicity for Imperial Val
ley," Editor Ed FiJzhugh of the
Post-Press stated today.
Crediting local Shell Service Sta
ton Managers and Shell Dealers
with inaugurating the drive, Fitz-
hugh said, They have set the pace
by pledging to keep their restrooms
up to the rigid standards specified
editorially By Good Housekeeping
Magazine at all times. This means
spotless toilet and washbowl facil-
ities-clean mirrors, walls and floors
and plenty of soap and towels"
The civic-minded Shell Dealers
and Station Managers backing this
drive and who have been awarded
the white Cross of Cleanliness -
are:
SHELL DEALERS
VIM. Wetzel E. J. Skipper
A. c. Malone G.. F. Perry
G G. Rodgers
LOCAL MANAGER
Dan La-Mont
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-26

A large group of women recently
organized a British War Relief as
ISOLATION in Westmorland. There
have been two meetings in which
used clothing was mended anc
packed to send to England. Next
meeting is at the Griffin home
where they will enjoy a chicken
The proceeds of the dinner
VIII be used to purchase materials
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-26
WeStmorIdnd

with which to make garments for
the cause. Mrs. r. p. Ostrander is
the local chairman ana Mrs. f. L..
Bowling, secretary, Any one that Is
interested in the project is welcome
t. come to the meetings
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Walker
and children nave gone to North
Carolina where they plan on spend
ing the summer. They were. ac-
companied as far as Los Angeles
by Roger Sund.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-26
Earmarking Boulder
Revenue Advocated

PHOENIX, June 26 (UP)-Ear-
marking of Boulder dam revenue
due Arizona for a survey of water
and power expansion possibilities on
the Colorado river by special leg
islative session was urged late yes
terday by Henry S. Wright, Colorado
river commissioner.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-26

The American Legion met Mon
day night at the Legion hall to
hold their election of officers. Those
who were elected to lead this post
in their activities for the coming
year were: commander, I. B. War
rem first vice commander, Byron
Walker, chaplain, Glenn Walker,
historian, Roy Raines, sergeant-at-
arms, Pete Ostrander. Delegates to
the state convention included John
Hansen, I. B. Warren and Pete
Ostrander with Glen KillingsWorth,
Ted Cox and L. L. Cochran as al
ternateS.
The Legion this year has charge
of the Fourth of July fireworks and
various stands will be placed
around town for the convenience
of the children.
Mrs. Irene Burnett is enjoying
a visit with her brother Conlpd
Sparks and his friend. Jack Dunn
both of Arizona. The boys are plan
ming on remaining for some time
The Misses Pernie and Melbs
Price returned home a week age
from three weeks vacation spen
in Oklahoma where they visited
friends and relatives.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-26

Mary Louise Brackney vino has
been quite i'll is better and is al
lowed to have company for a short
time each day.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-26

DR.. Carl Kellogg of Chula Vista
was a recent valley visitor. He
formerly owned the ranch in the
Westmorland vicinity recently pur-
chased by I. B. Warren.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-26

Other Jacumba visitors we're w.
H. Ferris of El Centre, Mr.. and
Mrs. Romeo Smith and Mrs. Sam
Danenberg.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-26

Eating delicious barbecued steanS
and spending the afternoon fishing
was the treat for employees ana
their families OF Robertson and
Duringer Ell Centro auto firm, at
Morena Lake last Sunday. Among
those attending were Mr.. and Mrs.
Keys Mitchell of Brawley who
called upon the Ray Fowbles while
in the mountain region.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Boyer and
Dorothy Boyer of Ell Centre spent
the weekend at their Live Oaks
cabin.
Overnight guests at the Jacumpa
hotel Tuesday were Frank w.
Clark, director of Public Works
of the state of California and Wal
ter Ballou, secretary of the highway
commission. Together with Bert L..
Vaughn, commission member, the
three plan to make an inspection
trip in the valley.
Two prospectors Carson and Hub
bell of Jacumba, found near here a
desposit of asbestos and vermi-
cutie. The latter is form OF mica
and has recently come into COM
mercial use for insulation and has
several other uses, according to
Kennth McMahan who aSsayed the
ores.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-26

Items
By DOROTHEA PILKENTON

Calling on friends in Jacumba
Thursday were Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Morford of Holtville.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-26

Making reservation for e cottage
for the season were Mr.. and Mrs.
J. D. Womack of Ell Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-26

Enjoying thier summer horne
here is Mrs. Robert Wylie and two
sons and her mother Mrs. w. E.
Whitacre who is convalescing from
an illness.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. TaZewell Lamb and
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Eaton are
making their home here for the
season.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-26

Several members of the gradual
ing class of the local high school
had a farewell party Friday night.
After enjoying a feast of water
melons they went to Ell Centro TO
a picture show.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-14
Pushing Michigan Products

Tor THE PAST several DAYS business in Detroit
and oincr cities Of the state have been conducting
campaign puDlicize and promote the sale of Michigan
made products The campaign whicEwas operated under
the auspices ot Mic hgan Week closed this Wednesday.
after having stimulated increase of public interest
N raw and manufactured products of Michigan.
The crusade advertised widely urging the public to
buy products grown and manufactured in Michigan. Pos
ters 10 this effect not only prominently displayed in
retail stores and other establishments but merchants fea
tured these products in many attractive forms Some
exhibited assorments Of canned beans. pickles ie
lies preserves and similar goods made in Michigan, also
packages Of Michigan beet we'll varieties Of
homegrown vegetables. poultry. butter and meats
produced in state.
Of course there thousands Of other articles fea
tured during he campaign and people urged 10 buy
them. in order to keep The farmers. darymen manufac
turers industrial workers and business and women of
Michigan prosperous.
This is fine movement which should be continued,
for charity begins at home and selfpreservaton is the
first law of nature.
In this connection. permit US to remind readers
and the public that The Detroit Tribune is Michigan
product being the only Negro weekly that owned edited
and printed in Detroit by Negroes.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-14
Congratulations, Graduates!

ANOTHER SCHOOL year is about close Com
mencement is at hand in high schools. colleges and
universities all America. More than and three
quarter million Young and women graduating this
month from American institutions Of learning and
ready out into the world to make place for them
selves the economic and professional life Of the nation.
Of these graduates have positions already wait
Ing for them but the majority not fortunate They
will find themselves faced by adverSes and disap
rnintnens in their efforts 10 find Jobs. but will
those who persevere. On account of the de-
mand for labor connection with the national defense
the number of graduates who fail 10 find work
Viii be less than in previous wears The army,
Tho the flying service and industries filling defense
cdor Will absorb thousands who might otherwise remain
Unemployed
Graduates who seek assistance and advice in finding
oh invited by the Michigan State Employment Serv-
70 make application al their local office 1920 Wood
ward or Offices in other cities
We congratulate the graduates Of l9ll, whoever and
wherever they As they 20 forth at this
rerf time PLAY their parts lfe's stage. felicia
tons and nest wishes with them. May their lives and
erdeavor be crowned with ta achievement and
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-14
Our Nations Flag

~ JUNE H. FLAG DAY will be celebrated by Amer-
" cans all over the United States. and patriotic men
women and children everywhere will pray that the
Star Spangled Banner always wave land that
free.
Flag Day this year has special significance for liber
T. The world is threatened today than before
Only few free democraces remain and they being
hard pressed by enemies-enemes within their borders.
and enemies from without The British Empire is fighting
for its very life Our country. which is last great
stronghold Of freedom fevorshy work building bat
tleshps armorcd tanks submarines bQmbers and fighting
planes and other ornaments for national defense and for
aid to England.
These titanic defense preparations are being carried
in order keep the banners of freedom ahoat in the
world
During recent months and wears. many free nations
Europe have been conquered and their citizens
under the rule of cators. Our nation threat
ened not only by possible attack and attempted invasion.
but also hy economic competition from alien barter
Of trade that would greatly reduce American stand
ards Of living and undermine our political structure
Americans Of all racial and religious groups love lib
erv and the Stars and Strne that symbolic liberty. and
this annual Flag Day all renew pledge of allie
glance to the nations flag.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-14
Pullman Berths For Negroes

d railroads AND ticket agents in the South appar-
~ emily in n dilemma TO what To do when Negro pas
-engers ask 10 purchase Pullman berh They found no
difficulty handling the problem previous to the recent
decision of the United States Supreme Court in the case
Congressman Arthur Mitchell against Of the rail-
roads which refused him Pullman accommodations Prior
~ this ruling railroad ticket agents below the Mason
and Dxons Line did not hesitate to refuse Pullman berths
Negroes except in special instances, but they
not discriminate against in this way. without violating
the law and subiecting the railroads TO damage suits
In some parts Of the South il is reported there still
reluctance 10 sell Pullman berths TO Negro passen
gers An effort made TO offer substitute accommoda-
tons when Negro applies for berth Instead Of selling
him berth An entire drawing room is sold at the
price at q financial loss 10 the railroads.
This plan creates another problem. however. as is
pointed out by coumnist in Of the local dailes
White passengers who drawing sold to Negroes
at the price of berhs mghtask for drawing rooms at the
low price. If refused these white passengers might
suits against the railroads for discriminating against
them
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-14

these sensible maxims. Too me-. =.
people plunge blindly INTO =,
street, find themselves IN q p'so.. .,
Gus position and sallop and oO. .',,
their way across 10 the opVv, 81,
curb. Some make II. Many u'"'
tunately, do not. \.
The new street corner pos,e NJ
ing put up this week ana !" r..
City's Pedestrian Protec'ion -.
gram shows a giant hand re. .l,'.s
ing a scurrying little 's"" ".
plunging along with his head "o, n,
needless or everything bu' II,
haste. why Hurry" a,N
headline. As the rhymstef h's -.
No. she wouldn't wait a se ',,s,
Patient. till the green ~"
beckoned- -,
but she ambled on the ann.
And an automobile hsm"'
her. IA
Doctors. nurses. gfio
sorry; n,
whats the hurry whits '''
All OF which is Just ancth. ,r. ~
Of saying watch while YOU nr,,roli
Public safety Bureau o.
Police department.