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Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-07
Pen Women Conclude Year
At Session on tuesday

Installation of officers and an
excellent talk on writing for the
juvenile field by Mrs. Don G. Bitler
climaxed with an original children S
story, were the highlights of the
last meeting of the year for the El
Centro branch, National League of
American Pen Women.
The branch met at the ranch
home of Mrs. Earle G. Davis and
the session opened with the install
lation conducted by Bonnie WEIGH,
retiring president; new branch Of
ficers are: Mrs. Warren F.. Fox,
president; Mrs, w. A McFadden,
president; Mrs. Davis, record
ing secretary; Mrs. H. j. Ingram,
corresponding secretary: Mrs. Cliff
ford Allen, treasurer; Mrs. WEIGH,
auditor; Mrs. Ross Streva, chap
lain, Mrs. Bitler, historian.
Mrs. Bitler began her program
with a review of May Emery Halls
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-07

Shirley Maddux, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. r. H. Maddux of Ell Centre
an art major, a member of Delta
Epsilon, honorary art society, OF
Treble Clef, active as counselor
and member of the editorial staff
of the Blue and Gold, college an
nual;
Thurston Grassland, son of the
L. H. Crosslands of Ell Centre
identified prominently in activities
and athletics by his work as stu
dent football manager, recorder fol-
hs fraternity, Sigma Alpha Epsilon
and member of Phi Phi, fraternity
mems honorary society;
Harold Robinson, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. T. Robinson of Seeley, an
electrical engineering major, on the
staff of the California Engineer, a
monthly published on the campus
member of the American Institute
Of Electrical Engineers and assist
ant house manager of Sheridan
hall. mems dormitory;
Mike Mclaughlin of Ell Centre
commerce major active in aca-
demic work;
Toxic Okamura of Ell Centro. a
chemistry major, affiliated with the
Japanese students club;
John Morgan, son of Mr.. and Mrs
j. H. Morgan of El Centro, an &C.
onomics major and active in fra
ternity work, being a member of
Pi Kappa Phi;
Harry Fowler of Brawley, who is
taking public administration
course;
William Van Liere of BraWley, a
commerce student, and a member
of the honor students which re-
quires a B average, and also men,
ber Of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-07
by ANNE HARDY DAVIS
New York Theatrical Season
To Be Reviewed for Club

Broadway in Conclusion" is the
title under which Beatrice Edmonds
of San Diego will review the New
York theatrical season for the Ten
Thousand club at its annual meet
Ing on Thursday of next week.
In her review she will include
the following plays which have
made this season a memorable one: :
THE Corn Is Green" starring
Ethel Barrymore; John Van Dru-
tens new comedy starring the
beautiful Jane CoWl and Peggy
Wood and called, "Old Acquaint-
ance";; the neW and astonishing
musical play by Moss Hart Lady
III the Dark" which shows off Ger
trude Lawrence's double abilities
as a dramatic actress and song
ambulance comedienne; the winner
of the Drama Critics Circle award,
Lillian Hellman's new war play,
Watch on the Rhine" with Paul
Lukas and Lucille Watson; the
riotously funny George Washing
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-07
Clubs
Society
sesIs'v sas OF Interest to Women ehssss' ssaa's
CALENDAR
Wednesday

Wednesday
Scout swim, 7, plunge
Beta Sigma Phi, 1880, 1851 Ham,
iltOn
Butchers union, 1880, Labor tenn
pie
City council, 1880, city hall
Eagles, 8, $50 Broadway
Citizenship class, !, junior college
Thursday
Rose Mesquite, 10, ]. o. Murphy
home, Imperial
McCabe- Eucalyptus, 1890, II. T.
Osborne ranch
Rotary club, Barbara Worth
Junior club banquet, I, Barbara
Worth
Mothers day program 7, Elks hall
2O-30 club, ], California hotel
Townsend club No. 2, 1880, court
house
r. A. M. No. 100, 1880, court house
Building trades, 1880, Labor tenn
pie
Electricians union, 1880, Labor
temple
Night school, 10, high school
u. S. w. v. and Auxiliary, 8,
Veterans hall
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-07
Ranch Home is
Scene of PARTY

Judge anG MS. Vaughn N
Thompson were hosts Tuesday night
at a bridge dinner entertaining
friends at their attractive ranch
home west of Ell Centre where
pretty garden flowers in effective
arrangements were used for decor
ations.
In the contract game Mrs. R. D.
McPherrin and Harry w. Horton
won the prizes for high scores and
Mrs. o. j. Bradshaw and Howard
P. Meyer, those for second high.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-07

book on Writing of the Juvenile
Story" a trustworthy and helpful
volume for any one interested in
this field of writing. Mrs. Bitter
touched on the salient points, story
structure, factors to be emphasized
in writing for juveniles, and the
markets for this type of story.
In conclusion she read a delightful
boys adventure story which she
has written with an Imperial Valley
locale.
At the concluson of the program
tea was served by Mrs. Davis.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-07
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 1941
Behymer in Fascinating Talk
At Music Teachers Banquet

L. E. Behymer, Los Angeles i'm
presario, and Mrs. Behymer were
guests of honor at the annual BAN
quet of the Imperial Valley Music
Teachers association, a brilliant
affair which took place Tuesday
night in the Barbara Worth hotel.
AS speaker of the evening, Mr..
Behymer gave delightful account
of the famous artists who have
come under his management and
of those whom he has known per-
~sonally.
Prefacing his remarks with a
beautifully worded tribute to music
teachers, many of whom, he said,
had, through their influence, made
possible the careers of great artists,
Mr.. Behymer related his reminis-
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-07
Announce emen+s
Of Meetings

Rose-Mesquite home department.
will meet Thursday at 10 o'clock
at the home of Mrs J. O. Murphy,
Imperial. John Rhodes of the Bank
of America credit department will
be the speaker. The group will have
pot luck luncheon at noon. Mr..
Rhodes, who is to speak at 80
pm, will talk on credit and notes
and their use.
Signal chapter No. 276, OE.S.,
will feature Mothers day in its
program Friday night, the observ-
ance starting with a pot luck din
ner at $50 o'clock in the Masonic
temple to which mothers are asked
to bring their children.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-07

ton Slept Here" by George Kauf-
man and Moss Hart.
This brilliant picture Of a cur
rently lively Broadway is made
doubly interesting by Miss Ed
monds' informal and witty way of
reviewing the stage. Miss Edmonds
has appeared here before in previ-
Gus seasons and is completing her
tenth year in theatre reviewing
She has just returned from her
annual tour through the Northwest
where her performances were solo
cut in several cities.
The program will be preceded by
dinner in the club house, tickets
.or which may be obtained from
Mrs. l.. A. Lewis.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-07
6. Y. O. Elects
New Officers

Tony DeVita is the new president
OF the El Centre C.YO. of st
Mary's Catholic church having beer
elected to that office at a meeting
Tuesday in the parish hall.
Other officers are: Violet Niboli
vice-president; Ben Adamek, Sec
retary; Albert Martinez, treasurer;
Rena Niboli, reporter; Jordan
Mora, sergeant-at-arms; Joe Sexton
historian.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-07
Shrine Gives Bon Voyaqe
Partv for Priestess

Mrs. John Kuhn, Worthy high
priestess of Oasis Shrine No. 20,
w. S. of j., was honored by her
fellow Shrine members at the meet
ing Tuesday night, who, after ad-
journment, gave a bon voyage party
for her.
Mrs. Kuhn leaves May Is for ST.
Louis. Mo-. where she will attelt"
the sessions of Supreme Shrine as
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-07
Hostess at Last
Par+y in Series

Among weekend social events was
the smart bridge luncheon at which
Mrs. Laural Ferguson entertained
friends at her home in San Diego,
the second Of two informal parties
at which she has presided.
Prizes in the contract game went
to Mrs. John w. Tyler for high
score, and Mrs. Rodney jenkins
for second high.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-07
Kenah Students
In Reci+als

Cria Kenah, teacher of piano,
will present her younger students,
those of sixth grade age and under,
in recital Friday night at O'Clock
il the studio.
Mrs. Kenah has set June 2 and
5 as other recital dates.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-07
News Items About
VaIIey Residents

Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Reed of
Ell Cajon and their twin babies have
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs John
Ballard Mr.. Reed returned this
past weekend and Mrs. Reed and
the twins will remain for long
er visit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-22
Plans Completed For Membership Campaign
Local Council of Catholic Women Organize Commit tees in Various Parishes of City; Drive Underway

Hogan, Mrs, Frederick Richmond, Mrs, James Reilly, Miss Grace Kelly Mrs. John Meegan, Miss Monica Schwartz, Mrs, George White, Mrs, John Kinnie, Miss Kathryn, w. Hayes, Mrs. Donate Pope
 St. Francis Parish. Chairman: Reverend David O'Keefe Mrs. Albert Centerbar (Chairman), Miss Emeline Phelan, Miss Margaret Car. roll, Miss Margaret Tehan, Miss Gertrude Kennedy, Mrs, John 1n- glis Mrs. Martin Tehan, Miss Ger. trude Delaney, Mrs, Fred Rochon, Miss Mary Reilly, Miss Mary Gaff- ney, Miss Rose Foley, Miss Irene Rep, Miss Mary Mor. ris, Miss Josephine Reagan, Miss Katherine Rice, Miss Helen Shea, Miss Marguerite Nelson, Mrs, Peter Mulhall.
 Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Par- ish. Chairman: Reverend Patrick Flynn-Mrs, Frances DeZinno, Mrs, Julia Paretto, Mrs. Ciovannina Go. nue, Mrs. Michael 0allulo, Miss Matilda Dezinno, Mrs. philomena Dentino, Mrs. Antoinette DeMaria, Miss Angela Amodeo, Miss Celia Tamigliette Miss Margaret Mara. fino.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-22
ACCIDENT VICTIMS
 SEEKING $l22,5OO
Matthew Geary of Water. bury Named in Series
 of Lawsuits

Eight civil actions totaling $l22,- 800 have recently been filed against Matthew deary of Waterbury in the Bridgeport Superior Court, 1t was disclosed yesterday when { suits totaling $60,000 were filed in addition to ( previous actions of S82500 on Feb. 27.
 MT, Geary, who operates a res- taurant on East Main street, Is charged with negligence In an au. tomobile crash on the Portland East Hampton road last Dec. l.
 Actions brought today were by the following: Leonard Golden of Union, N. J., $25,000; Eva Solomon of Brooklyn, N. Y, $iS,000; Mrs, Millcent Feldman of Brooklyn, N. Y, $i5,000; and the latter's son, Joseph, also of Brooklyn, N. Y. $5,000.
 Plaintiffs in the cases filed last February, all residents of Stamford, are: Louis Kalander, $20,000; Mrs. Rebecca Kalandar, his wife, $25,. 900; and two sons, Victor, $i0,000, and William, $7,000. Property owned by the local man on East Main and Rutledge streets has been attached in connection with the pending liti. gallons.
 The actions filed are against Mir. deary and Mr. Kalander, while the others are against MT. 0eary and his son, Matthew Geary, Jr. MT, Kalander Is thus Q plaintiff in four of the suits and Q co-defendant in the others.
 Tn the complaints filed today the plaintiffs alleged that an automo. bilye owned by the elder MT, Geary and driven by his son, while pass ing a car driven by Golden and oc- cupied by the other plaintiffs, came face to face with Q vehicle oper- ated by Kalander and occupied by his family. According to the writs, Kolander in attempting to avoid the impending crash pulled out co line, lost control of his machine, and later crashed into the Golden automobile.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-22

in the picture now" he said, "that would call for us to rush in and seize the French Western Hemis' phere possessions."
 That brief statement took much of the edge off speculative reports that Mir. Roosevelts fireside chat on May T would be partly in preparation for Q move against duadeloupe or Martinique, French islands in the West Indies. George b c powerful man not only because of his committee chalrmanship and his position. of influence la the Sen. ate but bec6use of his close personal relationship with Secretary of etdte Cordell Hull. George is likely to know well in advance what the ad- ministration plans in foreign af. fairs and is in c position to exert real pressure on MT, Roosevelt for or against any line of action.
 Further lessening likelihood of Q move against neighboring French possessions was the authoritative statement here that the State De- partment has received from France an official disclaimer that the new agreement with Germany would in- volve the army, the navy or the use of French Western Hemisphere pos- sessions. There Is suspicion -- be. lief h some quarters - that the New Deal provides for German use of French bases in the Near East and thet in itself Is bod news for the United States because it iS bad news for the British. But it Is Q less direct threat this country than would be any shift of control of French bases In this hemisphere.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-22
ROTARIANS PRESENT
 AT ANNUAL DINNER

The annual shad dinner of the Saybrook Rotary Club was attend ed by five members of the Water bury Rotary Club and their wives last night in the Pease House, Say- brook.
 The members woh were present were: MT. and Mrs. Eric Pape, Her. bert w. Coe, club president and Mrs Coe, Mir. and Mrs. William Latimer, pr and Mrs. Joseph Harvey, and MT. and Mrs. Leroy M. Gibbs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-22

| NN~aNA &~eaISSWNAAe eSAe
 Senator Tom Connally, Democrat, Texas, who supports the adminis- tratior Aid.for. Britain policy. was one of the several senators discuss ing the matter who would permit himself Co be quoted.
 T believe there is some peace talk going on," he said. "I first thought Rudolf Hess was fleeing . blood purge when he parachuted to Scotland, but now I think he IS on e peace mission. As far as we are concerned, If England keeps her independence and her navy, that is all we can ask. It Is their war, afte. all, and we can't dictate just how they are going to draw all the lines In Europe"
 Half c dozen other Senators said they suspected peace moves Of some kind were imminent, some suggest- ing that Japan was putting pres" sure on Berlin to that end. Senators more closely related to administra. ton policies, however, were inclined to doubt that any peace move was underway. They seemed reason. ably certain that the adininiStra. ton would not welcome peace talk at this time because 1t would mean recognition of victorious Germany and the imposition of drastic Nazi terms.
 No Peace Place Yet
 The best summation of admins. ration opinion is that tho big i'm. mediate job for the democracies, with as much assistance aS the United States can give them, B to defeat Germany and prevent Nazl domination of the high seas. There Is no place in that plan for peace talk now.
 On the contrary, men who often pioneer hazardous trails ahead of President Roosevelt continue to de. nand more active assistance for the democracies and aggression against the Axis.
 Senator Claude Pepper, Democrat, Florida, Is such c one. He told the General Federation of Womens Clubs at Atlantic City yesterday that resolute United States action could settle the Sino-Japanese war;" and "our next job would be to clear the seas of Hitler's surface raiders, submarines and bonabers"
 Senator Burton K. Wheeler, Dem. ocrat, Montana, chief non.intervea. tionist spokesman, challenged Peppers plan in c reply before the clubwomen and 1t was reported here that he was booked soon for an address ct Madison Square Garden at which he would appeal for peace right away.
 Seizure of French Zones
 Meantime, Chairman Walter '. George, Democrat, Georgia, of the senate Foreign Relations Commit. tee revealed his opposition to any seizure of French possession In the Western Hemisphere at this time in connection with efforts for greater coliaboration between Germany and the French government.
 sT Ans4'k think there ia anything
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-22
MANY CHARACTERS

Robert Benchley, pretty Frances Clifford, bashful dragon. a wonder baby, a miniature locomotive named Casey, Jr., and Donald Duck him sel fare just a few of the characters in Walt Disney's newest full-length picture for RKO Radio, ''The Reluc- tant Dragon"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-22
GUILD OPERETTA
 TOMORROW NIGHT
South Federated Church Cast 10 Repeat Program
 Saturday Afternoon

An operetta, sunny of Sunny side," will be given tomorrow eve- ming and Saturday afternoon at the South Federated church in Hope. vile. Young girls and boys of tho parish will be featured in the pro- gram planned by the Church Guild,
 Comprising the cast arc: Dorothy Robinson, Joan Weyand, Rudy Mc- Intyre, Bob Bounds, Douglas French, Carl Carlson, Ruth Cam eron, Jane Doderer, Jeanette Sadik, Jean Carder. Barbara Tracy, Marl- lyn Miller, Marion Sedgwick, Ernest Zecha, Jane Sanderson, Edward Steck, Florence Jenner, David whitney, Frank Jenner, Charles Steck, Shirley Miller, Ruth Ann Webster, Dorothy 0gainanSki, Ruth Qalinat, Shirley Bates, Lois Cam.
 eron, Arthur Hanson, Teddy Payne.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-22
Peace Ru1nors Heard
 Throughout Congress
Have Isolation Back Ground; State Department Re- ceives Peace Reports in Cold Reserve, Skeptlclsm
BY LYLE 0. WILSON United Preas Staff CorresponaenN

Washington, May 9. - (Up) - Peace rumors with isoationist background circulated in Congress today but were received at the State Department with cold reserve and skepcis spokesman said the department had information peace between Great Britain and Germany and believed the reports speculative aYAdo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-22

Purchases of American aircraft hy the Union of South Africa in JaEiu- uary totaled S2,S70sS82.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-15
Tire Conservation Plan

A tire conservation plan de-
signed to help the motorist get
more mileage out of his tires
and thereby save rubber for ma
tional defense has been an
nounced by United States Rub
Der Company. The plan will be
operated through the company's
dealers.
Under the plan the motorist
VIII receive upon registration
with any United States Tire
dealer a numbered card enti-
Ting him to prior claims on the
dealers service facilities. The
following special services are
among those which will be ex-
tended to all who register:
The inside fabric body of tires
viii be carefully checked at
regular intervals so that when
1t is time. and if advisable, they
may be safely recapped for long
additional service. A system of
air initiation checks will be put
into operation on all tires( in
GLIDING the spare) which should
normally increase tire mileage
over 20 per cent.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-15
Wi||ys Reports
St11,442 Profit

TOLEDO, Aug. Is. - CONSOLE
dated net income of SILL 42 was
earned by WHY'S Overland Motors,
Inc, after all charges and pro-
vision for federal income taxes at
existing rates. in the three months
ended June so, Joseph w. Frazer,
president. reported today. These
earnings compare with a net loss
'of $l82,047 in the comparable
period last year.
Consolidated net sales for the
quarter amounted to 1888, $50,
highest for the June quarter since
1887, and an increase of 60 per
cent over sales of $3,658, 767 in
the comparable three months of
1910.
Net income for the nine months
ended June 30 amounted 10 S30,-
886 and sales totaled S14.120, 020,
compared with $12,992. 102 in the
nine months ended June 30, 1910,
an increase of 81 per cent. Ex-
penSes were incurred during this
period in tooling up for production
on national defense orders on
which deliveries will not begin in
volume until the final quarter of
the 191 fiscal year. the WHY'S
Overland president pointed out.
AS of August u. the company
had untitled defense orders total
ing $50. 1886, 900. This included
uncompleted portions of an S.
49,, 040 order for 155 nm. shells
and a S1,947, 962 order for anti
breech housings and re-
coil cylinders. Other orders in
cluded in the backlog were for
So, 527, ia in powder and projec-
tile hoists, and an award for
5000 army reconnaissance cars
to approximately $14,-
100000. The company completed
its initial order for 1,50O on July
81, ahead of schedule.
The company's deliveries on de-
tense contracts during the June
quarter amounted TO $573,0 900.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-15
Free All Year Round

Free TO visitors all the year
round are the Metropolitan
Museum of Art. Aquarium.
Prick Art Gallery, Museum OF
Natural History. Museum of the
Modern Indian. Cathedral of St.
John the Divine Largest Gothic
cathedral in the world. ST.
Patrick's Cathedral, Bronx Park
Zoo. Central Park Zoo, Grants
Tomb. Public Library with its
unique picture and other ex-
hibits).
A round trip TO the Statue of
Liberty costs only IS cents.
Boats ply up and down the
Hudson River daily at modest
cost. A three-hour boat trip
circling Manhattan with a lee
ture of chief points of INTEREST,"
is available for Sl.50. For 10
cents one can ride on n sight
seeing bus from practically one
end OF the city TO the other.
Rockefeller Center is the
most-visited place, in the whole
city: MIC broadcasting tours
cost So cents. For a trip 10 the
observatory tower at the top of
the highest building on earth,
Empire State, Sl.l0 Is charged.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-15
Forbes
New York Becoming
Most Patronized
Resort in World
BY b. G. FORBES

NEW YORK is becoming the
most patronized resort in the
world.
II offers more to visitors, free
than any other spot.
Also. of course. IL has wider
diversity Of other ATTRACTIONS"
1t has attained first place as
a convention city. More and
more large business concerns
that reward star statesmen by
an annual trip now are select
ing the nations metropolis, since
the ambition of most Americans
is to see New York.
Manhattan offers every con-
ceivable kind Of climate, from
sub-zero lowell. warm enough
to satisfy anybody, sometimes
more so. Each season provides
special appeals.
Winter brings the Metropoli-
tan Opera, concerts and theaters
galore. ice skating. spectacular
sporting events in Madison
Square Garden.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-15
Detroit Firms
Lift inventories

The trend OF commodity prices
to higher levels continued un.
'abated in July according to g
per cent of reports of members &c
the Purchasing Agents Association
of Detroit. Inventories continue &c
build up although not as rapidly
as in previous months, due to in.
ability of buyers TO obtain de.
liveries.
The buying policy of industrial
companies in this area continued
to stress longterm commitments,
with SO per cent OF buyers main
tanning a forward schedule rang
ing from three months TO a year
A month ago 81 per cent of the
reporting firms were buying from
three to II months ahead, whereas
year ago 66 per cent were buy
ing from three TO nine months
ahead. No commitments for a year
were being made.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-15
ChrysIer
Net Drops;
Pay $50

Although reporting a sharp de
cline in earnings during the first
six months of 1871. ChrlSler
Corporation declared a dividend
OF Si.50 a share on the common
stock. the same amount paid IN
March ard June. The dividend IS
payable September l3 10 stock
holders Of record August ..
Net profits OF the corporation
in the first half amounted 10
S2097i So. equal to $4S2 share,
as compared with earnings of
S30494 pa. or S7.0l a share in the
like SIX months a year ago. Earn
ings for the six months Of 1871
were after all charges. including a
provision of SlS.500.000 for fed
eral income and excess profits
taxes. and exclude earnings Of
foreign subsidiaries. while those
Of 1910 include foreign units.
For the quarter ended July 81,
194l. The company had net
profit Of Sl1.412,S60. or S262 a
share, as against 50 sol 9S2 10
s. 20 a share IN the previous
three months.