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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-07

of wolf" Larsen. brutal captain
of the Ghost, the ship on which
the action of the novel takes place.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-01
CHRISTMAS is HERE
At Least, the Spirit Blooms

Frcnzied is the word for the
ChristmaS season that burst into
full bloom in Ell Centre last Friday
night. and which bids fair TO set
a new all-time high in volume
and value OF purchases here, obser-
yers agreed Monday.
The supcr-ColloSal &c e b tioL
staged here under the joint auSpice1
of the PoSt-Press and the cham
Der of commerce Friday afternoon
and night brought EN- in by the
thousands, and the merchants die
the rest by turning on dazzling
display Of holiday gift merchandise.
Most downtown visitors bought
Friday as they seldom have bought
before, and those who didn't make
their Christmas purchases then re-
turned to the fray Saturday. One
merchant reported that lone shop
per laid in $4O0 worth of gifts that
he had viewed and evaluated dur
ing Friday nights official opening
of the shopping season.
But in all the buying hurry burly
MI. and Mrs. John O. FL Centre
remembered one of the towns most
popular tradltionS--ChriSJmas light
ing.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-01
Community Chest
BIitz Hits Rough
Going Near Finish
Quota II Per Cent Full
AS Workers Pledge
RedOubled Effort

Ell Centro's blitz against
juvenile delinquency, crime
and other subversive forces
is reaching rough ground, ac-
cording to the latest reports
from Community Chest campaign
officials.
The Chest at noon Monday held
S9,43O or II per cent of the $4,000
goal; officials say that the last %
per cent going gets tough.
The first rs per cent is always
easy money to collect" Campaign
Secretary Hugh Wilcox said Mon
day. THE worst part of it Is that
workers get overconfident as the
first donations begin rolling in and
when the drive really means work
Chest campaigners tend to become
discouraged"
The Victory dinner held at Camp
Seeley last Thursday proved sue
cessful in one way Wilcox indicated.
Though the dinner didn't celebrate
victory, workers decided that real
work was ahead if the $12,2 200 goal
was to be reached and all decided
to stick with the blitz until the drive
went over the top
To date, four teams have reached
their quota. The Chinese associa-
ton, School group, Advanced Gifts
squad and Business House team have
all collected over 100 per cent OF the
amount assigned them.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-01
Gambling Devices
Turned Into Junk

More than $500 worth OF assorted
Illegal gambling devices became (
mass of junk Monday morning un-
der sledge hammers welded by
Sheriff Robert w, Ware ana MS
deputies.
The machines we're destroyed un-
der a superior court order and the
money in them, $72, was deposited
in the county trcasurer'6 office. Iht
whole rrOcc cding Was instituted
under the new stale law pro1idn2
for destruction ot illegal gambling
devices and which makes 1t The
duty of sheriffs and chiefs OF polio
to confiscatc and destroy all lllega
gambling CquIplHcnt including pr
and ball machines. slot machines
and similar devices.
The machines destroyed Monday
were confiscatcd by Wares deputies
At the Jake and H. T. Neldlltel
stores in the HoltVille area.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-01
Warmer Weather
Follows Clouds

Imperial Valley may expect clear
warm weather Tuesday, Weather.
man Roy Simpson said Monday
morning.
Temperatures both Monday and
Tuesday we're forecast to be no
lower than 38 degrees a night with
day temperatures reaching a maxi
mum of 80.
Simpson said, the storm which
was reported about 800 miles OIL
the California shore was apparently
much closer, and as it passed over
southern California late Saturday
night, it brought very light rain
as far inland as Coachella. Follow
ing behind the storm was warm,
dry air that will cause fine weather
in Imperial Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-01

BARD. Dec. Lost in the WiidS
along the Colorado river for pa
hours. A. S. Tufts 81, Bard farmer,
was found unframed Monoa by
searching parties composed OF Bare
and Wintcrhaveu residents.
Tufts and Dave Harris, another
farmer of the Bard area, were ga
thcring wood along the river bot
tom a short distance above laguna
dam about II am. Sunday. The mel
left their truck and separated to
search for a license plate they los,
while gathering wood the day be-
fore. Harris returned to the truck
bat Tufts did not
After a long wait, Harris lett Il
note near where the truck had been
standing when Tufts left. and Went
to Bard for help in a search for
Tufts. The searching party hunted
the remainder of the day and part
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-01
Russians Launch
Counter Offensive

LONDON, Dec. /. (UP)-RuSsian
troops led by CosSacks and strong
ly supported by airplanes are drlV-
ing the Germans westward III a new
countero. fensive IN the Tula area,
100 miles south of Moscow, while
shock troops hotly pursue fleeing
German forces west of Rostov Rus
sian dispatches asserted today.
Massed Cossack cavalry attacked
the Germans north of lula at dawn
Saturday dispatches said, and at
the same time a strong Russian
force under General Siyazov swept
down on the German flank north
west of Tula.
The effect of the flank attack was
so demoralizing, it was asserted. the
Germans retreated in disorder with
the Russians pressing them close
"
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-01
Safe Stolen by
BfawIey Thieves

YRAWLEY, Dec. l.-BurglarS
took an 800 pound safe, $500 ca 'h,
$3.50 in defense bonds, and valu-
able papers from the o. X. poo
hall during the weekend.
The burglars, carrying their
own hacksaw, broke open a sky
light in the roof and dropped tc
the interior of the building by
sliding down rope they had
fastened to the roof officer.
said.
They used the hacksaw to break
big chain fastened in wheels
at the base of the safe and tore
the safe out of a frame which
held it. Preliminary investiga
ton led officers to believe the
safe was carried out the front
door and loaded on a truck or
car.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-01
Olson Warns of
Traffic Dangers

SACRAMENTO Dec. I. CUPI-
Gov. Culbert Olson today askcd
motorists and pedestrians to guaro
against holiday accidents caused
by greater crowds and adverse Wea-
ther conditions.
Persons operating motor vehicles
in areas frequented by pedestrians
should travel at speeds which will
enable them to stop quickly in case
of emcrGencG," he said
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-01

we will fail in our assault on infla-
ton" he said. The OPA alone can't
do the job. It must have the support
of public opinion.
Mccormick proposed two pos
sible formulas, both assuming prior
imposition of wholesale ceilings. One,
known as the freight markup" for
mula, would allow the dealer to
mark up the transportation cost by
Is per cent and a markup of three
per cent of the list price for delivery
and handling charges. The second
would allow a five per cent addition
for handling charge but would al
low no markup in freight cost
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-01
Matthew Sweeney
Dies at HoItviNe
After Long Illness
Prominent Resident of
East-end Community to
Be Buried Tuesday

HOLTVILLE, Dec. l.
Matthew NJ. (Bud) Sweeney,
56, prominent Holtville pio-
neer resident, died at his
home Saturday night after
an illness of more than two years
duration.
Funeral services were scheduled at
the Masonic hall in Holtville at
pm. Tuesday and he will be buried
at Evergreen cemetery. The body
was taken to the Fields mOrtuary
pending services
Sweeney was one of HoltVille'5 !
most prominent residents and Tor
many TcarS was active in civic
fraternal. and social affairs. He Wa
a member of the Masonic lodge, in
1885 was master Of Holtville lodge
and was a worthy patron of the
Eastern Star in 1882 and 1887.
He was born in Hayes county
Texas in 1885 and was taken to San
Diego when he was year old. h
and his family arrived in Imperia
Valley in 1906 but left short time
later and returned in 1914 to MAXI
their home. He was employed by tbs
SCuthSide Water company and later
by the Imperial Irrigation district
He was a superintendent for TIT
district for many years. He was al
honorary member of the Holtyills
Rotary club.
Among his survivors are his Wite
Mrs. Harriet Sweeney; daughter
Mrs Margaret Mccain; a grandson
Arthur Allen Mccain; three sisters
Mrs. Matte Sanger Mrs Ida Wal
drip, and Mrs. Laura Moore; anC
two brothers, John j. Sweeney anC
Ben T. Sweeney.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-01
|. y. Farm Bureau
Names Directors

Directors at large were selected
tor the Imperial Valley Farm Bu-
ycau Saturday morning when the
bureau met at the county court
house.
The directors selected were Bax-
ter Loveland, C. c. Holiday, Mrs.
c. f. Cooke. c. L. McFadden, Evan
T. Hewes. J. K. Harshman, Leslie
Mcconnell. L. C. Hawk S. E. SIN
clair j. f. Brock, w. j. Gregg
and w l., Jacobs.
At the same time alternative di-
rectors from the Mt. Signal and
Spruce -Westmorland farm centers
were announced; A. H. Graham and
John Kubler from Mt. Signal, Gene
Imler and Clarence Walker from
Spruce ce-WeStmOrland.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-01
Hobo Injured by
Fall from Train

Louis Gordon. itincrant who was
quoted as saying he had been q.
the bum for 20 years, was in the
count hospital Monday recoVerlhs
frc,n injuries suffered in faA
from a train a mile west OF Pop1
sid!n3 on the Southern Pacific rail-
read Sunday.
He was found lying beside the
tracks on the railroad through the
desert area between Yuma and lndlG
by Eleazar Marquee.
Gordcn suffered fractured rlos
a fractured wrist, and a fracture&
ankle. He was unable to submit 10
questions by officers.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-01
Flax Fire Lasts
Nine Hours. Causes
Damage Of STAT
Single Stack of Straw
Keeps Department Busy ;
Other Blazes Break Out

A stubborn flax blaze at
the California Central Fibre
Corp. kept Ell Centre fire
men hopping from 5 am. to
2 pm. Sunday, and consumed
s1447.5O worth of potential cigar
cite papers.
1t was the third fire at the flax
mill since Labor day of this year.
Origin of the blaze, which was
discovered at 5 m, had not beer
definitely determined Monday
Through the hOurs-lOng efforts OF
the fire department, the fire Waa
confined to a single stack of flaA
straw. but fire fighters were re-
ouired to remain on the job until
2 O'Clock in the afternoon.
And while they were fighting TO
keep the flames from spreading to
ether mountainous stacks, two other
fires broke out.
At 7:2O am. an alarm was sound
ed for I'll Olive street, the home of
Joe Alvarado. The small house had
been ignited from flames shooting
up from wood stove through a
faulty flue, firemen said.
Then at 9 am. the harraSSed fire
laddieS were sent scurryin8 to the
Methodist church social hall, Eighth
and Olive, where a blaze had been
started from an overheated oil stove.
And SO, the month of November
which was ushered in by three fires,
also was bowed out with three fires
Damage at the Alvarado home ano
the church hall was slight. Dale
Ramsey, manager of the flax mill,
estimated the stack that burned
contained 1913 tons of flax straw.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-01


to take personal charge of discus
sions with Japanese ENJOYS in WASH
ington Csee Page TWO, but over
lying the peace talks were war prep
arationS throughout the whole Far
East.
Unprecedented precautions against
a new Japanese thrust in the South
Seas were taken as Great Britain
put strategic areas on war basis
from Hongkong to Singapore and
Australia.
American emergency steps were
reported to have been taken follow
ing a secret meeting of Admiral
| Thomas C. Hart, commander in chief
of the U. S. Asiatic fleet, and Lieut..
Gen. Douglas Macarthur, comman-
der in chief of the U. S. Army in
the Far East, and their staffS.
Official sources, however, declined
to comment.
Following reports of japanese ma
val operations within striking dis
tance of BritiSh-Dutch Borneo and
British hints that developments were
possible within a week, the military
and naval commands of British en-
plre forces in the Far East disclosed
measures designed to meet any war
danger in the Far Eastern area.
DANGER SPOTS
Developments included:
/. Declaration of state of emer-
gency and calling of volunteers and
local defense units for instant action
in the Singapore and Malay areas.
2. Dispatch of reinforcements to
Burma, facing any japanese threat
to Thailand and adjacent to Japa-
nese- occupied Indo-China.
3. Arrival at Olongapo naval base,
west of Manila, of 800 U. S. Marines
evacuated from Shanghai. Others
are believed due Tuesday.
4. Announcement that Australia
is nov a war station following
an emergency war cabinet meeting
at Canberra, where Premier John
Curtin said that "eVerything pos
sible" had been done to guard
against aggression and that wal
or peace was up TO Japan.
). British dispatches reported
that troops at Hongkong had taken
up war positions.
g. British and Dutch ships were
ordered away from the Shanghai
zone to avoid the possibility of seiz-
ure by Japan.
I. American airmen, who resign
ed from the United States army and
navy, were reported ready for action
in a volunteer corps to guard the
Burma road supply route, agains,
which Japan has renewed bombing
attacks.
8. Americans again were official
~ urged to leave Japanese-held Chi
neSe territory. About $500 Ameri-
cans still are in this area.
9 China will officially declare
war on Japan and take the initia-
tive if the UnitN States becomes
involved in war with Japan, ac-
cording to a spokesman at Chung
king. There has never been ar
official declaration of war in The
long struggle between China anc
Continued on Page 2, Col. -
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-01
IN BRUSH
Searchers Find Bard Man

OF the night WinterhaVcn resi-
dents joined the search Monday
morning and about II am. Monday
Joe Langley and James Mattlngly'
both Of Bard, found Tufts about
half a mile from the river.
Tufts said he became lost in the
brush and in trying to find his way
cut became more and more be-
Wildcred. He said he built a fire anc
spent the night near the ire, hoo-
ine ii would lead searcherS to him
The searching party did not see the
fire. - :
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-01

In past years. Ell Centric folk have
gone for the lighting contests in
big way, and now they want to
know what's cooking for Christmas.
l941.
A definite announcement in ,ae
matter is expected to be made with
in the next few days.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-01

Already, the chamber of COM
merce and the Post-PreSs were be-
ing pressed Monday for information
ON whether or not there is to be
the regular annual residence light
ing contest. And officials got busy
on preliminary surveys looking to-
ward repeating the event.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-01

defense officials revealed IhaC de-
mands for materials in the arma-
ment program may require the auto
mobile industry to restrict its pro-
duction to two and four door Sedans
without brightwork. wool upholstery
rubber floor mats and other unneceS-
sary gadgetS.
Mccormick said the OPA has
come to the conclusion, as a res
suit of a study of prices, that in
flation has already started in the
auto industry" He said the OPA
proposed to set wholesale as well
as retail ceilings to prevent any
possibility of dealers being "squeeZ-
ed out"
IF we fail to secure your help
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-01


bruises when Rims car dived into the
borrow pit beside the highWa" while
travelling approximately three miles
north of Imperial.
Niaz Mohammed, Fl Centre Hin
duStani resident, suffered minor
injuries early Monday when his nov
pickup truck and Steer collidec
on the highway three miles west OF
El Centro. The pickup truck Wa
in worse condition than the steer,
Highway Patrolman Paul BroWr
said.
The accident in which the Fill
pinos were injured occurred when
Rim tried to pass a car ahead d
him and saw another machine ap-
preaching him, Rim was quoted "a
saying.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-01
Blaze Destroys
Cafe in SeeIey

SEELEY, Dec. 1.-The Walter
Groebli cafe here was destroyed
Sunday night in fire of undeter-
mined origin.
Groebli was held in the county
Jail at Ell Centro while officers
investigated the origin of the fire
and questioned him about his actiV-
tiles since the cafe closed its doors
two weeks ago. Mrs. Groebli was
out of town, officers said, when the
fire was discovered.
The cafe was a total loss.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-01
y AMBLINe
X EPORTER

Rockabye Baby -
Don Mayfield, Ted Reynolds ana
Carroll Campbell were on duty IN
the irrigation district Office IN the
heart of the Ell Centro shopping
district Saturday afternoon.
About 3 p m. Mrs. Lefty Walt
crs opened the front door and call
ed. Ted, will you take care of
my baby for while"
Heck. mol" Ted shouted in
alarm. Il don't know a thing about
babies.
Lon, will you take care of my
baby for a While?' she persisted,
No! NO. Don shouted, Il need
a rest from the babies in my own
home
Carroll will you take care of
my baby for while" Mrs. Walters
begged
"Yes III take care of your baby y
Carroll who is bachelor, said ac-
commodatingly.
So Mrs. Walters wheeled the pride
of the Walters family into the office
and went shopping.
What an afternoon Carroll did put
in. The baby was as good as little
angel but Carroll had barrel Of
trouble with Ted and Don who
refused to help even in the crisis
caused when 1t became necessary
to put on a spare.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-01
Initiation Brings
Auto Price Peg

WASHINGTON, Dec l. (UP)-Cyrus Mccormick, auto
motive chieain for the office of price administrations told
auto dealers today retail price ceilings must be set for
cars initiation already has started in their industry
The dealers met with OPA representatives other
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-01
Cossucks Pursue FIeeinq
Panzer Troops Over Field
Uttered with Nuzi Dead
British Turn Back German Assaults in
Libyan Desert Warfare as Axis Meets
Severe Reverses on Widespread Fronts
. BY UNITED PRESS =

While Russian troops, led by Cossack caVarymen, Wer
officially reported from Moscow to be pursuing German
troops through villages Uttered with German dead tn
front and other Soviet troops from the north threat
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-01


the British Monday continued tc
batter Axis armies on the Libyan
! front.
A bitter battle against the main
Axis tank and infantry forces Is
raging in the Sidi Rezegh sector of
the Libyan front, British military
spokesman said, adding that the
| Germans failed in persistent new
drives to escape encirclement in the
desert.
While official German claims were
vague, but continued to announce
successes" and declared Nazi troops
are within sight of the center OF
! Moscow" Russia gave more specific
details in claims of smashing vic
! tories.
! COSSACKS IN ACTION
Radio Moscow claimed victories
on the Tula front, 110 miles south
west of Moscow, and said the Cos
sack cavalrymen, demoralizing the
Germans with their tactics and aid
ed by strong air support, were NOV
ing forward in a new cOunterattack.
Tass said Soviet troops were ruth
lessly annihilating' the Fascist in
vaderS, destroying their equipment
as they occupied many villages. Cav
airy troops, leading in this fight,
were among the first to break into
RoStov and smash these Fascist
fiendS." TaSs said.
Fighting continued throughout the
night, Tass said, and when the
enemy attempted to launch counter
attacks, they were successfully beat
en- off and Russians in the DonetS
basin continued their advance
which is developing successfully"
During fighting in the Rostov Sec
tor. Tass reported, the Russians de-
stroyed or captured 81 enemy planes,
lat tanks, 86 guns, % mine-throWers,
"a antiaircraft installations, 18 ar
mored cars, Al tank trucks with
fuel, ATS carts and 1854 trucks with
troops and military supplies. Tro-
phieS taken in recent days now are
being counted, Tass added.
ON LIBYAN FRONT
Meanwhile fighting continued at
fierce tempo in Libya.
Time after time, German tank and
infantry spearheads crashed into
the British corridor" between Sid:
Rezegh and Tobruk, the British
spokesman said, but the enemy
attacks from both west and east
we're repulsed after temporary Axis
advances
At one time, the forces directed
Continued Oh Page Q; Column s.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-01
Five Hurt in I.v.
7 Traffic MiShdpS
Four Injured When Auto Dives Into
Borrow PIT; Another Scratched d as Car
Hits Steer on His shwaY West Of Here

Four Filipnos, a Hindustan steer, truck, and an
automobile featured in traffic accidents in Imperial county
during the weekend.
L. B. Rim, 81 the driver P. D. Robianes 25, Andres
Rberia 81 and Louriano Alcantra 33 all
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-01
Gdrrisons, Naval
Forces Stand BV
AS Threat Grows
American Asiatic Fleet Chief Confers
With Army Commander in Far East as
British Prepare TO Join Hosti|i+ies
: By UNITED PRESS

Japan, Great Britain and the United States prepared
for war in the Far East Monday while desperate last
minute made Washington to event the steps
which might lead to open hostilitieS.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-01
ANYWAY A First

Anyway A First
The Bob Rayburn Youngsters
were having one of those arguments
to which youngsters are addicted.
You're a very dumb boy" said
eight-year-old Bobby in superior
tone to Stanley, his six-year-
Continued on Page 2, Col. D
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-01
What To Do

What To Do
While riding along the highway
Mrs. Emund Gies repeatedly ex-
pressed her annoyance with driver
ahead of her by use of familiar
and effective slang expression.
whats that you're saying, moth
cr?" asked Patty Lou.
Mrs GieS, who for the moment
had forgotten all about little pitch
ers, made quick recovery of her
maternal calm.
"Oh nothing she said hurridly
its a bad word and we shouldn't
say it Patty Lou looked severe
and said:
You were using it so much l
thought it must be a good one"
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-01
A Full House

A Full House
Someone with a sense of humor
began giving bathing things as
prizes at the Present Day club
which meets every Saturday night.
The other members followed the
lead.
r. p Moore won so many prizes
that he has SO many bathing things
it is confusing to take a bath. He
has won everything from a bath
rug to busting powder.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-01
TEMPERATURE

TEMPERATURE
Maximum Sun. 80. Minimum
Mon. so. pm. Sun. "a, humidity
Sc. 5 am. Mon. SO, humidity IS.
Noon Mon. so. humidity SO.
LOS ANGELES HAY
u. S. No. l S22.-23; U. S. No. 2
Leafy l. V. S2122. U. S. No. 2
S16.50-17.5O. Mpls. Dec. flax S1.83l4
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-09-26
Generosity Shown Children

To correct certain unavoidable in
equalities that children cannot I'M
derstand, the Los Angeles county CO.
ordinating committee sponsors an
annual drive for unused or WORKOUT
toys, which, reconditioned and re-
paired, are then loaned to less privi-
legged youngsters exactly as books
are loaned by the library. Children
are asked to contribute their retired
toys or those that are hopeless cas-
ualties; mothers are asked to rum
mage IN attics and closets and send
along the playthings that have been
outgrown or forgotten.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-09-26
LYNN SAYS:

To test when jelly is done. dip
in a clean spoon and hold it high.
When the last drop sheets or
fakes off the side of the spoon.
remove from the fire. Another
way which l like too. is to see if
two drops drip off the side of the
spoon Simultaneously. If they
do, the jelly Will jell.
Fresh fruit which is ripe should
be used for jams. iellies. con-
serves, marmalades, and pre-
serves. Remove any spots or
bruises as they may cause your
whole batch to spoil Cook them
as short a time as possible Sc
they Will retain their lovely col
ors and look as though they were
brought from garden to glass
jars.
Pick a rainy day or a day be-
fore you start canning to look
over your equipment and get il
clean for use Dirty jars should
be boiled in soda water and
washed in soap suds. Boil old
lids 20 minutes in soda water
using l teaspoon soda to ! quart
of water.