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Evening star., 1941-10-09
Kelly Tells Citizens
$50 More Policemen
Is Minimum Need
Acting Department Head
Addresses Rhode Island
Avenue Association

Police Supt. Edward j. Kelly last
night stressed the need for at least
$50 additional District police, adding
that personnel increase of 500
actually would be required for "ade-
quate surveillance of a city sWelled
by the influx of thousands of de-
fense workers in the Government. "
Maj. Kelly, speaking before a
meeting Of the Rhode Island Avenue
Citizens Association attributed
many past shortcomings of the force
to the deficiency in the number of
patrolmen in Washington.
II have tried in recent hearings
to impress Congress with the fact
that no growing city of this size
can be suitably patrolled when in
some instances one man must cover
as many as 70 square blocks as part
of his routine beat" Mai. Kelly
declared. Conditions such as these
are appalling, and it is essential
that District budget authorities keep
this in mind when considering future
appropriation bills for the District"
Outlining proposed reorganiza-
ton plans for the department, Nal
Kelly said that establishment of
an advanced training school for
police would also mean an important
improvement in the general eff
cheney of the force.
The association voted to urge
legislation for defining and punish
ing VagranCy III the District and also
asked stricter punishment in Sec
ond criminal convictions A bill to
provide special assessments for lay
ing of curbS and cutters was tabled.
The recommendation were sub
mitted by c, E. Kissinger, chairman
Of the Legislative Committee of the
group.
Referred to committee were re-
quests for sidewalk Improvements in
the community and for a cleanup of
Langdon Park. Fourteen new men,
berS were admitted on the recon-
mendation of Fred T. DeVine, men,
bership chairman.
Last nights meeting. held in the
Woodbridge Subbranch Library. was
presided over by John L. Fowler.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-10
CAMP RETAINS
 JOHN GILBERT
Golden Hill Street Youth at Edwards 2S Today,
 But Fails i'm Discharge

.Naugatuck, Dec. l0-The serious. ness Of the war with Japan was impressed on local residents yester- day by air rad warnings in New York city and by e scare in Water bury. Some local residents became apprehensive when "enemy" planes were reported not far in flying time from New York, but most res- idents took 1t calmly enough without hysteria, and proceeded about their usual business,
 It did bring home to many, how- ever, the possibility that air raids are not as far away as they seemed last week. There have been quite Q few here who have volunteered with the local defense council for defense work In the past few days, but more are needed and residents are asked to volunteer foT this.
 Christmas in mnay families here will not be as happy a one as had been anticipated for quite e few res- idents had expected sons or relatives who are in the U. s. armed services home for the holidays. Little hope for this is now held.
 John Gilbert of Golden Hill street Q private in the U. s. army and sta. toned at Camp Edwards, was tC have completed his term under the selective service law today, as he k over a years of age, but the wal has changed all this. There arC several other similar cases here.
 Men over % who were classified in other groups than IA because of their age may now be re-elassi. fled and iladucted, 1t is reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-10
MORE HOP BROOK
 TEACHERS ASKED
Several Students Parents PetitiOning for One in
 in Each Grade

Naugatuck, Dec. i0--A campaign is on among parents of some chil- dren who attend Hop Brook school to seek individual teachers for each grade in that school.
 Two grades were combined there about a year ago, the second and third grades, and parents of some children in those grades feel that 1t is not working out advantageous y and plan 10 request that separate teachers for each grade be named, They state 1t is not the fault of ths teacher but part of her time must be devoted to pupils of one grade and part to pupils of the other grade and as a consequence, thsse parents feel, neither group receives as much individual attention as though they had individual teachers and also they assert that there is some dis- traction for pupils in the present arrangement.
 The combining was ordered be- cause enrolment in those grades had fallen off, there being only about a in the combined grades. Some parents feel that district lines should be changed so that enroll- ment at Hop Brook would be in. creased, others do not care about this so long as their request IS granted.
 A petition to this effect is now being prepared with Mrs, John Mikalchus being one of the active leaders in the matter. It may be presented at the next meeting of the board of education.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-10

This figure would indicate that Waterbury factories have had a total or more than S100, ,000, 900 in government orders since Che de. fense program started. The largest contracts have come Co the Ameri- can Brass Co, ScoviM Mfg. Co., Chase Brass 6 Copper Co. and the Waterbury Tool Co. Many other local plants have received suh- stantlal orders.
 The OPM survey disclosed that Che American Brass Co. has rec celved % contracts.
 Local factories are making ready for expected orders Co 20 into ''all out" production, seven days a week, 2A hours Q day. Labor lead- CTS have pledged their cOOpera- ton.
 Factory precautions have been Eed0uhled. Plants which have Identification badges for employees scrutiniEe them closely as each shift changes. The number Of DO. lice and civilian guards has been largely increased.
 ''Change-0ver" Of smaller local factories to defense production, wherever possible, Is viewed as likely within Che next few months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-10
.5ASCOMPANY
 QUAKE EXPERT
Simple Gadget Used in So. California to Shut
 On Valves

Los Angeles, Dec. 9--tUP)--The first thing seismologists at the cali fornia Institute of Technology do when they want to find the epi- center of a Southern California earthquake is to reach for Q phone and call the gas company.
 And the gas company can tell them, quicker, and more accurately than anyone the probable epi- center of tho quake, It's degree of intensity and extent.
 The contraptlon that has placed the gas company in the earthquake diagnosing business iB e little device that automatically turns of the gas in schools and other large buildings when the earth begins to shiver more than lt should, By marking the number of tripped valves and noting on a map where trtpped in an area lying about the shutoffs occurred, seiSsnologlsts at the insti- ute are now able to give an ex- tremely accurate picture of the quake, It's point of origin and ex- tent.
 Before the installation of gas val- ues, California Tech scientists got most of their quake information from broken dishes, stopped clocks and falling vases.
 We formerly had to depend on scattered reports of rattling dishes, falling vases and other unreliable information to determine the epic center of the quakes," pr. John P. Buwalda, of the institute said, "but now with this new method of local- ized intensity determination we are at last able to locate to much more exacttng degree the epicenter of the temblors."
 The valves were installed by Southern California gas companies shortly after the severe Long Beach quake in l03S, but 1t was not until Nov. l4, i94i that a tremor was of sucient strength to trip the devices.
 Tn the quake of Nov. l4. the greatest number of valves were ripped in m area laying about five miles northeast Of the industrial suburb of Torrance, enabling seis- moloeists to plot It's epieenter within @ hours of the shock.
 The valves close either when dis- turted by quakes or when gas pres- sure in the mains increases or de- creases from normal, thus prevent- ing the possibility of fire from eS- captng gas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-10
CLARENCE JONES
 CHURCH SPEAKER

Naugatuck, Dec. i0-Clarence '. Jones, chairman of the NaugatuclS defense council, will address the Young Peoples Fellowship of St. Michael's Episcopal church at q meeting In St. Miehael's parish house Sunday at 7:S0 D. m. His subject will be Civilian Defense" i"
 As the talk Is of particular i'm. portanee at present, Q large attend anee Is expected. It was annuonced today that Albert Mai's Mayfair or- chestra will furnish music for the holly berry ball of the fellowship planned soon. This will be . semi. formal affair and tickets may be oh- tained from any member now.
 More people are now employed In Panama than ever before.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-10

which wil ba conducted Nt
 Bowling ok tha WilnV hA
 faculty. wne iasMea today " EE@N Knight Patrick q. WaIi8eG 4 Ntn end women of the city, paflI Iatr ly members Of tho various catAallo examinations.
 Information pertaining Co tho type of instruction, the schedule. etc., will be discussed ng tomorrow nights meeting with the first actual classes due Go De held next week
 m view of tho fact that such classes must be limited in number of those attending, early applira- tion will Do appreciated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-10
GROVER TEACHING
 COPS ON RESPIRATOR

Naugatuek, Dec. 10 - About a dozen members of the local police force were instructed last night in respEator an dtnhalator which was the use of the new combination presented to the town recently by . ftTmer resident. Chief of Police JohL J. QormleY has announced.
 Further instructions for other members Of the force is planned for oaTly next week. Harry Grover, Red Gross first aid instructor, is ex. plaining the use of the instrument 10 tae policemen. Each gets prac- tical instruction and is expected to be able to use 1t efilclently in case of necessity.
 The machine is kept in the bor- ough ambulance, when not in use.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-10

formed immediately. The medical defense headquarters is at the flre- house and defense medical stations ct the North and Woodtlck schools. pr. Thlbault, Mrs. Hubert Parks, R. N. ,afe In charge of the stations.
 Dance Friday
 The Ladies Auxiliary of the Vol colt Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor Q dance Friday night at the han on the Wolcott Fair Grounds. The proceeds will 90 to the build ing fund. The department band will furnish music for dancing with Patsy Sereflne at the piano. 10 turkeys will be awarded ct the dance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-10
PUBLIC SPEAKING
 CLASS ORGANIZING
Sheridan Council to Con. duct Course; ; Preliminary
 Meeting Tomorrow

Formation of Q public speaking class for both men and women was announced today by Sheridan coun- ell, 24, Knights of Columbus with q preliminary session scheduled to be held tomorrow night at 8 o'clock in the Columbus club, 70 North Main street.
 An invitation to join the course.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-10
nTETs FnR HEALTH

Mona Maris, Argentine born actress who is currently appearing in T Marled An Angel" believes that the best asset to good health ls strict diet. She diets one day month. On ha day she drinks only ] frui juices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-10
Defense Orders Bring
 $IOO, OOOI 900 To City

Defense contracts placed with the American Brass Co. of this city shoe July I, lSA0, now total $S2 ,a15. .SSA, according to . compi- latiOn by the Hartford branch 0s Che Office of Production Manage ment. W
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-10
GOLF pAegPORT

The ninth green of the North Portal, Saskatchewan, golf course Is in the United States. CEna ian players, due Co present regulations, must have Q passport in order 70 play it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-10

When the list of names were printed of those who contributed to the annual Red Cross membership drive the following names were omitted: Mir. and Mrs. Alfred Ger
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-10

Mir. and Mrs. Henry Bowen had as Sunday guests, MT. Bowen's brother, Everett Bowen, Mrs. Bowen of Schenectady, N. F., Irving Bowen and Mr. and Mrs. William Peck of Waterbury,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-10

man. Mir. and Mrs. Berkeley Frishle,
 and Mrs. Edith German.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-10

The False Alarm Bowling League will hold their annual Christmas party at Long Acres, Hitchcock Lake.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-10
'E E1l>
soc A WEEK
Only 32 of these
 PosUerful
 Circul0tOr Heaters to Sell!

Will heat 2 to 3 rooms with ease! Finished in beautifully grained maple vitreOus DOT. celain enamel. Piano hinge on door, pickup shell for lighting, cast iron bottom, one piece non clOgging valve!. 3 gallon oil supply, Priority of defense indus tries make replacement at even $S9.95 virtually impOs- sible!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-10

Dr. Louis Thihault, chairman of the defense medical department asks that anyone in town who has taken S first aid course Co contact him by calling 5-O370 SO that in case of emergency they can be located. Several first aid classes will be
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1941-03-03
County Club Women Convene
In Ho|tviIIe This Friday

Ten Thousand club of Ell Centre
is to have the office of auditor.
Mr.. Schooss, who is a member of
the advertising department of the
Post-Press, lived in Shanghai, Chi
ma, for number of years, being
connected with one of the daily
papers in that city. He is a de-
lightful speaker and will describe
some of his experiences for the club
women.
Musical Numbers
Mrs. Dorothy Smith, of Holtville
is arranging the music for the con-
vention and the Rev. Mr.. Kenneth
Engle, pastor of the church, will
deliver the invocation.
Luncheon will be served at noon
by the Holtville women and club
members who will attend are to
notify their respective presidents.
In Ell Centre, Mrs. Don c. Paulus,
president of the Ten Thousand
club, is taking reservations.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1941-03-03

Mrs. Jack Brem of Ell Centre who
also played incidental music dur
ing the dinner hour.
The program was climaxed by
Helen Louise Edwards of Fullerton,
junior past worthy grand matron,
and her sister, Alice Whitaker, the
two presenting vocal solos with vio-
lin obligatos, and piano accompani-
ment, each with real versatility,
taking her place at the piano, play
ing her own accompaniment to her
song, while the other played the
obligato, and then changing places,
being equally at home as vocalist,
pianist and violinist.
Ida Little, matron for the Holt
vile chapter and president of the
1941 matrons' association, presented
Mrs. Conant with handsome hand
carved memory book, the work of
M. M. Sweeney of Holtville, past
patron for the Holtville chapter.
Hilda Nelson of Imperial, as Secre-
tary for the 1941 matronS associa-
ton, announced the program.
Desert Party
Sunday afternoon the Past Ma
irons and Patrons association en-
tertained II of the visitors at a
picnic on the Yuma sand dunes
where they cooked steaks over the
blazing Goals, serving tempting
supper The visitors were also init
lated into the order by tobogganing
down the sand dunes.
The official visit of the worthy
grand matron to the five valley
chapters was scheduled for Monday
night after a banquet in the Bar
bara Worth hotel, the Eastern Star
members exemplifying the ritual for
her inspection at 8 o'clock in the
Ell Centre Masonic temple.
Among the visitors was Minnie
Elliott Seymour of Mill Valley who
26 years ago as worthy grand ma
iron made her last visit to the val
ley at a meeting in Brawley.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1941-03-03
Helen Tipps Married Saturday
In San Diego to Herbert Lee

Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Tipps Of 1854
Broadway, Monday announced the
marriage of their daughter Helen,
to Herbert Lee. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
George H. Lee OF 1888 Orange ave-
nue..
The wedding took place in San
Diego on Saturday, at the home of
the Rev. George A. Warmer. Meth
odist minister, 204 IVY avenue, San
Diego.
Relatives and intimate friends of
the two families witnessed the
impressive service, the bride MAX
ing lovely picture in her smart
suit of rose beige with which she
wore blue accessories and corsage
of Talisman roses.
Miss LeVerne Abel of FL Centre
was her maid of honor and was at
tractive in powder blue with beige
accessories.
William Davis served Mr.. Lee as
his best man.
After the ceremony a reception
and buffet supper took place at
the Charles Haskell home on Gen.
ter street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee are at home
to their friends at $40 Brighton
avenue, Ell Centre, postponing their
wedding trip until summer.
Both young people are popular
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1941-03-03
Mrs. Cow Reelected Head of
Chapter CIV, Pc. O..

a musical program in which the
compositions of Geraldine johnson,
daughter of their own member,
were sung by trio composed Of
Kathryn Hinderks, Georgian
Sones, and Mrs. Warren Brock, with
the composer at the piano. Miss
johnson has written both the words
and the music for these three
charming songs: Shadow on my
Heart, Reflection" Every Single
Beat of My Heart"
Members present were: Mesdames
M. c. Pinnell, r. M. Armstrong,
Frank Beyschlas, NJ. r. Brents, j.
E. Brock, r. G. Clemens, R. A. Din
smore, Jr., Norman E. Dupont, S.
B. Foulds, j. d. Foss, H. S. Cow,
Guy l.. Hatch, j. l.. House, Duke
Johnson, D. B. Roberts, C. E. Sones,
Donald l.. Young, Georgiana Sones,
Miss Johnson, Miss Hinderks and
Mrs. Brock were luncheon guests.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1941-03-03
Schools Schools OF Interest to Women s ss1'
Clubs
Society
CALENDAR
Monday

Monday
County Council, 8, Brawley Elks
Coordinating Council, 8, Wilson
school.
o. E. S. Dinner, $3.50, Barbara
Worth.
o. E. S. Meeting, 8, Masonic
Temple.
Cactus Gavel club, 6:15, California
hotel.
Ell Centre lodge, No. 3s4, F. and
A. NJ, 1880, Masonic Temple.
Building contractors, 1880, cham
Der of commerce.
Typographical Union, 1880, Labor
Temple.
Carpenters Union, 1880, Labor
Temple.
Night school, 7-9, High School.
Chess club, 1880, st. Paurs Par
ish hall.
Imperial County Fair, Fair
Grounds, Imperial.
Tuesday
Dairy Day, County Fair, Fair
Grounds, Imperial.
Horse racing, 2, Fair Grounds,
Imperial.
Methodist Women's Society, IL
Social Hall.
Lions Club, Barbara Worth.
W0men's Council, 2:30, Christian
church.
Pen Women, 3, Ross Streva home,
Folk dancing class, I, Harding
Brawley.
school.
Laconian club, 6:15, California
hotel.
I. v. Gem and Mineral society,
1880, court house.
I. v. Commandery, No. "a, 1880,
Masonic temple.
Central Labor Council, 1880, La
Dor Temple.
Oasis Shrine No. 20, VS.. of j.,
8, Masonic temple.
Symphony orchestra, 1870, Junior
college.
Hi-Y, I, High School.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1941-03-03
Beautiful Military Wedding
At Rancho Donean SUNDAY

bridegroom parents and sisters,
Mr.. and Mrs. De Soto, Miss Vir-
ginia DeSoto of San Bernardino,
and Miss Eleanor DeSoto of San
Diego; Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Locke,
Major and Mrs. Evalenko, Miss Ro-
sta McCachin of Hollywood, Miss
Ramona Vejar of Pomona, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. H. Jones and their daugh-
ter, Patricia, Mr.. and Mrs. Yorba
of San Bernardino.
Miss Lubke, the bride, and her
brother were house guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Donohue. The brides
parents were unable to be pres
ent, and as the bride is a friend of
Mrs. Bill Donohue, the Donohues
lent their home for the wedding.
1t. DeSoto is descended on both
sides from the old Spanish families
of California, and is stationed at
the 18th cavalry regiment.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1941-03-03
Two Dances Hold
Center Of Stage
This Weekend

Two dances were highlights of
the weekend, the annual tournament
dance at the Barbara Worth golf
club, and the Junior Ten Thousand
clubs La Conga sport dance.
The golf club dance celebrated
the annual tournament and was
particularly well attended affair
with many of the players, men,
bers and their guests present for the
evening.
Sunday, the closing day in the
tournament, was a big day at the
club also, many being present for
luncheon and to witness the final
matches and the presentation of
trophies.
Junior Club
The Junior Ten Thousand clubs
dance Saturday night in the club
house was colorful affair with
huge fans in red, orange and yell
low, and with strings of gourds and
many palm branches making eff
fective decorations in the Cuban
manner.
Smart spring sport frocks were
worn by the women, their many
colors adding to the decorative eff
feet.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilfred Tyler won
the prize waltz.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1941-03-03
Imperial Vanev Press

Esta blfshed April 20, 1901
published every afternoon except
saturday and Sunday saturday
afternoon issue now Succeeded
oy the Sunday Post-Press, es-
tabiished 1880 by the Imperial
Valley Publishing company, 625
state Street. Ell Centre, Calf.
Paul Jenkins, publisher: A. C.
johnston. vice-president and gem
eral manager; r.. A. Fitzhugh.
secretary and managing editor.
west Holiday Co., Inc, National
Advertising Representatives.
Entered at FL Centre, California
post office as second class mat
ter.
Subscription rates: In California,
&c per copy.
In conjunction with the Post
Press (Sundays), per month 75c;
paid in advance, 3 months, $2.1O;
months. $500; one year, $3.50;
outside California S1.00 per month.
M m err. California Newspaper
Publishers Association.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1941-03-03

Mrs H. S. Cow was reelected
president of Chapter CIV, PEG.
at the meeting Saturday at the
home of Mrs. Duke Johnson, 674
Wensley avenue, Mrs. Johnson and
Mrs. r. M. Armstrong being host
eSses for the day.
Other officers chosen we're: Mrs.
D. B. Roberts, vice president; Mrs.
John B. McNeece, recording Sec
rotary; Mrs. M. j. DoWd, CORE
spending secretary; Mrs. Norman E.
Dupont, treasurer; Mrs. Duke john
son, chaplain; Mrs. R. A. Dinsmore,
Jr., guard.
Mrs. johnson and Mrs. Arm
strong served delicious buffet
luncheon, to their guests, the table
and the house being gay with color
full spring flowers.
Musical Program
The members, in addition to the
election, enjoyed another feature,
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1941-03-03
Mexican Theme
Used at Smart
Bridge Party

One of the most attractive parties
of the weekend was the smart bridge
luncheon given by Mrs. Evalyn b.
man WeSterfield Saturday at her
home, Seventh and State.
A tempting Mexican menu was
served the guests, the decorations,
the table appointments, the bridge
tallies all carrying out the Mexican
theme, the bright colors being most
effective.
Guests included Mesdames John
w. Tyler, w. H. Tyler, jr., William
G. Reed, j. j. Green, Harry w. Hor-
ton, Charles P. Delp, John B. Nc
Niece, j. B. McNeece, Claiborne
Johnson, Sem Bacon, Miss Dorothy
Wilson.
Mrs. Reed won the high score
prize, Mrs. Delp, that for second
high score and Miss Wilson, the
low score award.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1941-03-03
MONDAY, MARCH 8, 1871
Honor Worthy Grand Matron
At Banquet. Reception

For Imperial Valleys Eastern Star
members this weekend was a busy
one and an important one since
they had the privilege of entertain
ing their worthy grand matron,
Gertrude Conant, and their worthy
grand patron, Ralph Boynton, who
are making their official visit to
the five valley chapters.
Some seven grand officers and six
deputies from other Eastern Star
districts were present for the festiv-
tiles which opened Saturday night
with a banquet and reception in
the Hotel de ANA, Calexico.
The beautiful table appointment
carried out a patriotic theme with
the flowers of red, white, and blue,
places being marked by miniature
Martha Washington dolls whose
dainty frockS repeated the decora-
tive color scheme for the evening.
These dolls were the work of the
Brawley chapter and received much
praise for their ingenuity and charm.
After the banquet the official
reception and prog. am took place,
Mrs. Conant addressing the group.
speaking in lighter vein since her
official message is scheduled for
Monday night. Gowned in black
with white lace insets, the pretty,
dignified head of the order made
a charming picture.
Fine Program
The program, held In the lobby,
included piano solos by Marie Yu-
chido of Brawley, violin solos by
Marilyn Ingle accompanied by Doro-
thy Armstrong and both of Ell Gen.
tro; vocal solos by Mrs. J. w. Law
son, accompanied by Mrs. P. j.
Aguirre of Calexico: harp solos by