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Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-18
Cdnneri Invite
Return to Work
SAN FRAN

SAN FRANCISCO, May II up
Sixty-fiye northern California
canneries. closed for a week by a
strike of AFL Cannery Workers
seeking higher wages, were to open
their doors today 10 all wanting
to return to their jobs.
The back to work" movement.
launched by the California Process
sors and Growers, Inc, with which
the canneries are associated. was
expected 10 bring the tie-up to a
head in many districts which
Thursday rejected a compromise
peace plan suggested by Dr.. John
R. Steelman, head Of the U. S.
Cancellation service.
The professors and growers asked
the AFL national council of can
nery workers to withdraw pickets
to permit the reopening, but there
was no indication the AFL Would
acquiesce.
Only comment came from Daniel
v Flanagan, AFL coordinator. who
said the reopening probably would
clsrupt near accord in which
both sides are within three cents of
final agreement
The Gamers hoped particularly
to reopen the Stockton plants
where the asparagus season is at
its height. and where several thou
sand tons of the vegetable already
have been dumped for lack of stor-
age.
Only Is of the SIS canneries were
at work when the strike was called
The rest were readied for the fruit
packing season which begins early
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-18
CCC EnroIIee Dies
In Free.for-AN
Battle at Camp

NOGALES, Ariz., May II CUP) -
Ray c. Densmre. 1S-year-old CCC
camp enrollee from Peniel. Texas.
was killed last night during a free
for-all-fight at the Pena Blanca
CCC camp, IA miles west of No
gales.
Sheriff j. j. Lowe arrested 13
youths involved in the fight and
placed them in the Santa Cruz
county Jail pending an inyestiga-
ton. The sheriff sail it apparently
was a case of involuntary man
slaughter since the boys had no
intention of Staying Densmore.
Densmore's neck was broken dur
ing rough-and-tumble fight and
physicians worked four hours in a
futile effort to revive him with ar
tificial respiration.
The sheriff declined to give the
names of the l3 youths arrested in
connection with the Staying.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-18
CoIexico II eWs
By Mrs. Clarence Raw
(Te!ephone Caiexico S52 10 Report Netos Items
of CatericO and VicinIy.)

Mrs. j. w. Lawson was installed
as president of the Calexico Wo-
mans improvement club, succeed
ing Mrs. E. E. Kelso, at an i'm
pressive ceremony Friday afteroon
in the club house with Mrs. j. +
Steintorf. president emeritus, as in
stalling officer.
Other officers of the club in
stalled at this time, are: Mrs Kel-
SO, vice-presldent. Mrs. Maurice
Sattinger, recording secretary; Mrs
Oliver Sherman, corresponding sec
retary; Mrs E. E. Cavanah. treas
urer; Mesdames Kenneth Owens
Allen w Mains, F. L. Young and
H. v. Ellis, directors.
Annual reports of officers and
chairmen were made at the meeting
and other highlights included pre-
sentation of an exquisite lace cloth
TO the club by the Junior Women's
club
Music for the afternoon was pro-
yided by Mrs. Harry Anderson, So
prano, who sang delightfully."- the
Saint-Saens, My Heart at Thy
Sweet Voice" and the Bach -Gou-
nod, Ave Maria. Grace Blaisdell
played her Accomplishments.
Cn display was splendid exhibit
OF arts and crafts work by that sec
ton of the club, members of this
group serving as the hospitality
committee for the day. The exhibit
featured many beautiful etched
aluminium and copper trays.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-18
Ry JOHN w. DUNLAP

SACRAMENTO, May II tUP) -
A S1,750,000 appropriation for un-
employment relief during the re-
mainder of the current quarter was
held up in the state senate today
by failure of Sen. John Phillips. its
sponsor, to provide a letter from
Gov. Culbert Olson advocating its
passage ahead of the biennial bud
get bill
The upper chamber yesterday
passed the measure but later agreed
to reconsider its action when de-
partment of finance officials dis
covered the bill was not accompani-
ed by a letter from Olson.
No state relief administration
emergency is anticipated, however
Department of finance officials said
the current appropriation will car
ry SRA until next Tuesday, after
which $650,000 contained in a bill
by Sen. Jack Shelley probably will
be available for relief purposes.
The Shelley measure appropriat-
ed $1,250,000 for a federal stamp
plan revolving fund and released
$650000 for relief. It passed tho
senate shortly after the Phillips
measure and carried the necessary
letter from the governor.
The senate was in recess today
and no action on the Phillips bill
will be possible until Monday The
lower chamber, however, continued
its policy of weekend sessions.
BUDGET UPPED AGAIN
Senate finance committee met
today and rushed their study of
the S510,50000O biennial budget bill
approved by the assembly.
Finance committee members al
ready have approved tentatively
restorations and additions of more
than S1,253,00 in the measure as
adopted by the assembly. The larg-
est amount, S553 $50, tentatively was
restored to the department of insti-
tutions. Pending adoption of a final
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-18
Former Portland
Mayor Succumbs

PORTLAND. Ore, May II. CUP)
George L. Baker, 70, mayor 3f
Portland from 1917 to 1893, died
here last night. His wife and daugh-
ter survive.
Baker had been brought to Port
land earlier in the evening from
his home in Seaside, where he was
stricken i'll.
Former Mayor Baker was born in
the Dallas. Ore, August %, 1863 and
after spending his childhood in San
Francisco, Seattle and other coast
cities, became prominent in Port
lands theatrical business during
the nineties. He served on the city
council for 13 years prior to his
election as mayor in 1917.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-18

In the absence of Mrs. E. E. Kel-
So outgoing president who was call
ed to Michigan by the serious Il-
ness of her father. her gift from
! the club a handsome crystal serv-
ice, was on display and will be ia
ken to her later.
Past president were hostesses for
the day, serving tea, the table and
also the club house, being decorated
With graceful arrangements OF
spring flowers Mrs. E. E. Cavanah,
junior past president, served as the
chairman. assisted by the following
past president: Mrs. Steintorf, Mes
danes r. L. Glasby, Paul Ander-
son. H. w. Going, o. A. Pratt
Claude A. Ritter, Adoplh Binder,
Harold Gregg. Argyle McLachlan.
Mrs. E. E Kelso has been called
to Michigan by the serious illness
of her father. having left for the
middle west Friday.
CaleXico Mems chorus, under the
direction of GLADYS Lorenz, has set
Tuesday. May q as the date for its
annual concert This concert will
raka place in the lobby of the
Hotel de ANA. CaleXico, and will
ir clude choral numbers, and also
solos by members of the chorus.
Funeral services for Juan Florez,
%, CaleXico resident who dice
Thursday after a long illness, were
scheduled at the Hens chapel in
Calexico at 4:30 pm. Saturday. He
was to be buried in Mt. View ceme-
terry. He had made his home in
CaleXico for 10 years. Among his
survivors are his wife, Mrs. Mary
G.. Florez.
Miss Minnie GaSser and Mr.. Paul
Fornasero will be married Satur-
day morning at 10 o'clock in ST.
Mary's Catholic church at Ell Gen.
tro.
Miss GasSer, is a resident ofSEl
Jon and Mr.. ForlaSero we'll
known rancher of The Jasper dis
trict.
Mr. Arthur KalStrom and family
have left for the coast where they
will spend several weeks visiting
relatives.
Edward Garcia, 8l6 Fifth street,
was able to be brought home We'd
nesday from the Ell Centro hoSpl-
tai He recently suffered broken
arm and fractured skull.
Okihi group of Camp Fire Girls
met Thursday evening at the home
Of their guardian, Mrs. Perry Shep-
ard The girls discussed plans for
a sand hill party to be held Sat-
urday evening, May 81, and also
considered a 3-day camping trip
at Calexico Lodge to be held short
ly after school closes for the SUM-
mer During the meeting, Mary
Louise Dale was elected to slc-
coed Jean Loflin as treasurer. Girls
present at the meeting were Mary
Carroll, Phyllis Branz, Gloria Ray,
Patsy Ray Alice Eyraud Mary
Louise Dale, and Mrs. Shepard.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-18

next month, and which, at its
height, employs 10000 personsy
The Gamers last night accepted
the peace plan. which would pro-
vide wage increases ranging from
ia per cent to 211 per cent above
the 1910 scale. It was this plai'
which the union voted down. 3,791
to 2,644.
This would bring the scale TO.
men to sc to IS cents hour, 47Ia tc
49 cents for wmen, with 212 cent
differential between city and rural
plants.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-18
Commission Agent
ToExpIain Rates

Representatives of the California
state railway commission will be in
FL Centre May % to explain new
rates on perishable products from
Imperial Valley to Los Angeles and
other points.
The FL Centric Chamber of Com
merce requested the meeting sche-
duled in the county court house for
the convenience of shippers, grow
erS, truckmen and others connect
ed with the perishable fruit and
vegetable industry.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-18
REVENUE BONDS

reconsideration of an amendment
to Sen. j. C. Garrison's revenue
bond bill was postponed until Mon
day in the senate. The amendment,
by Sen. Bradford S. Crittenden,
would require certification of rev.
enue bonds by the district securi-
ties commission.
A controversial trespass bill by
Assemblymen Charles w. Stream
and Jacob M. Leonard, which Sen.
Jerrold SeaWell charged would
XIII practically all fishing in Cali
fornia', also was set for reconsid-
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-18
Bull Attacks Man:
Man Attacks Bull

LaFARGEVILLE, N. Y, May II.
(UP--Farmer Ray White is no
man for a bull to trifle with.
Farmer White SAID one of his
bulls butted him from behind. An
noyed White got back on his feet,
grabbed the bull by The horns and
flung him to the ground. The bufl
got to his feet, saw farmer White
advancing on him with a pitch
fork, and fled
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-18
FUNDS APPROPRIATED

WASHINGTON. May II. up
The war department said today that
an additional s271,967 will be spent
at the Phoenix, Ariz.. advanced
flying school for Is barracks. four
supply rooms. three administration
buildings. four day rooms. and
cafeteria.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-18
About
Home
Defense

WASHINGTON. May II. up
President Roosevelt next week will
call upon millions OF Americans
civilian men, women and children
to volunteer their services for
military defense tasks and pre-
ably will name Mayor Fiorello H
LaGuardia of New York to direct
the vast new effort, il was learned
today
BY executive order, probably to
be issued Monday OF Tuesday. the
president will create the office for
civilian defense which will attempt
to utilize the resources of civilian
manpower in the same way that
the office of production management
utilizeS machines to make the tools
Of defense
Mr.. Roosevelt said yesterday the
plan, on which drafting officials
have been highly secretive. might
be put before him on Monday for
final approval.
DEFENSE TRAINING
Civilians likely will be called upon
for voluntary training in duties
associated with defense of the ma
ton against any evenLuality-duties
ranging from combating fire bombs
to keeping an eye on prices.
The declared functions of the
OCD, as it will be known, will be
the mobilization of civilian effort
and morale in the defense program.
But its actual operations will be
numerous and vast
All civilian men, women and chill
dren ready and willing to contrib
ute to the defense program prob |
ably will register on a voluntary
basis.
Borrowing a leaf from the setuo |
in Britain and adding a few inno-
vations worked out here, the pro-
gram enviSageS a system embrac-
ing every type of civilian defense
activity. The masses will be edu-
Gated to and trained for the tasks
and responsibilities of defense. Prep
arations will take the same rigor-
Gus form as the selective service
training for military duty.
AIR RAID DEFENSE
Among other things, the famed
British ARPs (air raid precaution-
airy forces will be duplicated under
the proposed program. Volunteers
children-will be taught the
technique of conduct in
air raids, including the herding of
people to shelter, quelling hysteria,
administering first aid and recog-
nizing different types of bombs.
volunteer fire fighting squads
will be trained to combat bomb fires.
Guard groups will be organized
to protect bridges and waterworks.
to handle crowds and excavations
and to prevent looting in the wake
Of air raids.
PRICE CONTROL
Other groups will e encouraged
to keep an eye on prices and report
to the price control
office. Still others will cooperate
in surveys of health conditions,
food supplies, housing facilities and |
other factors in civilian health and
morale.
an iron or rubber shortage |
should threaten, special units would
be assigned to collect old rubber
and scrap iron.
In an effort to impress the re-
sponsibility of defense preparations
INTO the home itself, emphasis will
De placed on home precautions
Campaigns will be sponsored to rid
attics and Easements Of inflammable
materials and to take all other steps
necessary to provide living condi-
5!ons equal to any emergency that
might develop.
These are merely some of the
samples of duties that must be
prepared fer, but it was said all
the programs are entirely tentative
and will be subject to expansion
Or contraction, according to the
-ituatinta
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-18
MILITARY MEASURE

The assembly unanimously adopt
ed Sen. Clarence C. Wards meas
ure to permit freight cars to be
placed behind passenger cars if the
train carried personnel and equip
ment in connection with military
movements. Passage as an emer-
gency measure was urged in view
OF heavy troop movements from
Camp Lewis, Washington, to Cali
fornia military reservations.
Phillips, who Monday is scheduled
for the second time to attempt to
obtain senate consent to the over
riding of OlSons veto of the county
control relief bill, opened up an at
tack on the administrations
ed Quinn-Slater bill.
The measure would increase the
states share of old age assistance
from SO to 70 per cent, leaving>
counties with only a 80 per cent
burden.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-18
SRA Fund Bill Held Up
BY Oversight in Senate

Grafton Monday. The bill would
make it unlawful to enter lands,
whether they were fenced or not,
for the purpose of injuring property
or any lawful business of the own
er.
SeaWcll attempted unSuccessfully
to amend the measure to make
anglers exempt. After passage of
the bill 2l-8, he gave notice of re-
consideration.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-18

Mr.. Arthur Kalstrom and family
have left for the coast where they
will spend several weeks visiting
relatives.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-21

ter by pinning beautiful corsage
on her. All Of this was Mrs Fuqua
expression OF aprre aiion for the
work her sister and the members
had done in helping her put over
the program SO Wei.
Mrs. Mary Beasloy expressed the
appreciation OF the League men,
bers. Presentations we're made TO
Mrs. FuQqua from Junior Unit by
Little Miss Fields token from
Junior Tint 2 by Miss Parrish. a
lovely party bag and pin by Mrs
Harris from the Central League and
basket Of flowers presented by
Mrs Roxie Roll
Flowers which decorated the
auditorium and tables were fur
nished by Pitts. Acme and Johnson
Flower shops The Boy Scouts o.
America were nshers for the eye-
ming. other guests present were
Mrs. II. s. Ferguson. the wife of
Mr.. Ferguson who owns four OUT
standing lunch rooms IN the city.
ard Mrs. Estclla Hayes. who picI
ed up the American flag from m
gutter and replaced II where IL b.
longcd
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-21

present 10 witness the ceremony
performed by the Rev. Thomas H.
Ballou.
The bride wore a gown OF vel
veray which had glistening ef-
feet. II was made on the princess
line with cutwork on either side
of the ncckline and the long sleey-
es fitted tightly around the wrists.
The dress fell into long sweeping
train and the veil. OF beautiful net
trimmed IN lace. was Of fingcrtip
style which covered her face The
bride was carrying bouquet of
assorted flowers. colonial style.
with streamers. She was given In
marriage by her father.
The bridesmaids were all dress
ed alike in marqulsette OF rainbow
colors: Otelia Broadway and Clot-
cal Moore wore blue; Mary Moore.
OF Detroit and Naomi Currie OF
Pontiac chose pink; Godfather Ann
Dickerson and Margaret Drew OF
Detroit were IN peach; Idella Al
len and Emma Truss OF Detroit.
wore aqua. Doris A. Ford. also for
merly OF Flint. was the maid OF
honor and wore pale orchid
dress. All bridesmaids wore match
Ing headdressee with short wells.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-21

friends. Mildred Simmons and
Florence Jones.
As a perfect compliment 10 her
clear complexion and Grecian fea-
lures. Marian wore csotume suit
of yellow and grey crepe, with
vivid yellow accessories. Her fow-
ers were a collection OF summer
blossoms.
Hostess Mildred wore yellow
roses with her beige and green
outfit. while bright red carnations
provided the color on the shoulder
Of Florence's beige and brown
frock. Mrs Charles Rawlings. the
bride-elect's mother. chose dress
of navy lace which she wore with
navy accessories.
Marion was not the only one
who received gifts. Bridge was
played and several guests awards
were made Fannie Bethel came
out as usual with flying colors and
the first prize IN contract. while
Agnes Swami trailed her for SER
ond. and Muriel Hunter came out
third.
At the auction tables. Arnesia
Cruzet won first place. In stun
ming black faille outfit while
GLADYS Bailey vas second, and
Jeanette Williams third
other guests present were: ex-
otto Naola Nuitall in black and
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-21
Friends GO To
Toledo For
Watson Wedding

On June s. l94l. Thursday. al
1890 am. Miss Ruby williams of
900 +. Vernon Highway became
the bride OF Warren A. Watson OF
Detroit.
The bridegroom is first cousin
OF Everett |. Watson, Of 4256 Semi
mole street. Detroit. Michigan.
The wedding ceremony was per-
formed in Toledo. Ohio. by the Rev.
ward OF tho First Presbyterian
church. al the home OF tho brides
sister. Mrs Charles Rufkin, Gas
Woodland avenue
The wedding party motored from
Detroit to Toledo. and included sew
eral very dear friends OF the couple.
Those in attendance were: Atty.
and Mrs. Oscar +. Licgett, 1880 Nc
Dougall street; Mrs. Helen Lounzie,
3016 w Kirby street: Mrs. Bcrnice
Thames. 507 Leicester Court. aunt
OF the bride. and Mrs. Vivian Fields.
900 f. Vernon Highway. all OF De-
troit. and Aubrey Rufkin the brides
nephew OF Toledo. Ohio
The marriage ceremony was fol-
lowed by an elaborate dinner in the
Bufkin home given in honor OF the
newly weds.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-21

a good nail nOur neldylnR DelOre
the curtain went up. when the
cast were dashing madly about try
ing to untangle the mess that their
costumes were in. The costumers
were late In their deliye (. and TO
further complicate matters sent
portion of the wardrobe 10 the
wrong addresses. and TO this date
they have not been received. But
when the curtain finally rose. II
was we'll worth the waiting for.
for one saw the gayest and most
colorful array OF Spanish flnery,
from the costumes OF village Gig
arett girls and men. on down to
the relocated soldiers.
Fridays trouble took the shape
OF two eitdown strikes The first
one occurred when the stage hands
held out until they had received
their filthy lurce" and then Tor
eador" Joseph Cole went temper
amental and pulled the same stunt
more delay-and was the cast
ever mad at him; The chorus VOW
gu 10 Inv ltrl maui w IVY WV hi'
group recital. which was TO he pre-
scented on the following Sunday
and which they had planned to at
tend enmasse.
Seriously. however the presen-
tation OF the opera itself was very
good. Nell Dobson Plante who
took the title role, sang her part
well. in her rich vibrant voice and
her action as the gay Gypsy girl
credited her AS being an actress,
as we'll ms a singer.
Luhcrta Woodfork Chisholm =
fine soprano voice and modest
m len we're perfect for her role as
"N'caela". the sweet village maid
en- who loet her soldier sweetheart.
Don Jose. to the capricious Car
men.
DR.. John Moore, o, Flint played
Don Jose on Thursday night. while
Junius Maxwell took the same role
on Friday.
Others who had leading roles
we're: Edward Lockett. William
Lee Jones. Alberta Pope Bolden
Lena Curry Shook. Earl Dean.
There was supporting cast Of
over one hundred singers and
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-21

Each OF the brides attendants car
ried big bouquets Cute little jan
ice Elaine and Nerneva Erskine
Strong we're the flower girls and
each wore LONG white dresses with
blue bodice and blue ruffling Lit
tie Gordon Strong was ring bearer
and looked simply adorable in his
little white suit.
Miss Dorothy Green sang Be
cause and Charles Mills. AT
Dawnins'. The Wedding March
by Lohengrin was PLAYED by Miss
Elizabeth Garner Little Joan
Montgomery sang Il Love You
Truly.
Charles r. Hayes was best man;
and the ushcrs were: Earl Nit
chell. Hubert Price. Sam .Seay,
Ricrard Dean, Isaac Smoot, Rus
ter HAYES. a. j Broadnax and
John Scruggs, OF Flint, Pontiac
and Detroit
Flowers decorated the altar OF
the church and made very pic
turesque scene. The brides moth
or was most lovely in gown Of
blue organdv and a matching cor
sage. Mrs. Broadnax. the groom's
mother. also looked very lovely In
a dress Of pink organdy and a
matching corsage
A a gift 10 all her attendants.
the bride gave each one lowered
shaped necklace which matched
their gowns and the groom gave
Following the wedding. A very
kew chains 10 each Of his ushers.
large reception was held A. the
home Of Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler
McCee: hundreds Of persons at
tended and brought many. many
very beautiful AMI useful gifts 10
the newlyweds.
Many Of the brides Chicago rel
atives arrived In time 10 witness
this event
Mr.. and Mrs. Broadnax left i'm
mediately following the reception
for Detroit where they are goIne
to reside permanently. The groom
IA employed In Pontiac and Ia a
former student Of Alabama Stats
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-21
Mrs. FuQud
HOnOred By
Housewives

The eleventh anniversarv cele-
hraticn Of the Housewives League
Of Detroit. had the largest attend
ance In It's history on Tuesday
evening June 10. at Bethel AME
church
A very interesting program WAS
rendered with Mrs. Helen Buford
as mistress ~ ceremonies Mrs
Gertrude Tolbert gave words OF
welcome 10 tho guest History Of
the League for eleven years was
given nv the Ethel Hemslcy. Sever
al musical selections we're render
ri hv the Musical Project Singers
directed by Lehman Hardison
Char'es smith. honor student and
presiden, ~ the 1871 Senior Glass
~ Miller Hirh school represented
tho graduates Remarks were made
by Carlton W Gaines. president NJ
tho Booker T. wnehinrton Trade
association. L. c. Blount introduc-
cd the sneaker. John c Dancv Mr.
nancy stressed tho idea ~ dirni-
lNliN fii ~ Us W IfN''f. ~ punt
cd out several examples ~ work
hcir~ dirnihcd ono rorson who Is
maxim knives forks and FRYING
pans and Is making good lie cited
whore yonn~ man wes employed
and did not give IN This vouns
msn started rae laundry which
has ~ivcn him good hns'n"ss 9th
ore mentioned we're " Simms
Camrhell Tho cartoon's' p Ncrrc
chemist. who Is sreci7iirinc IN the
stud ~ SOW he-ns. = Negro archi-
feet IN Los Anre'es. california. vho
Il rskinr cord IN ne feid He
mentioned 4 number ~ 'Ne h-au-
tifnl homes ard other buildings
~h'ch ne Visited that this ,rchlteci
r-d Manned ani huilt. He ursei
Tho vnur~ neonie - rnts~ new
fields rrther than follow traditions.
Mrs katherine IIrmes ir'rcArc-
81 the central president Mrs
Christine Fuoua who after her tn
sniring tal'- presented fio~ rins N
tho graduates ~ hieh schools and
COLLEGES. and gave rose buds "a
all the officers. members. honorary
members of tho league and visit
Ing guests.