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Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-23
SeeIey Residents Celebrate
50th Wedding Anniversary

SEELEY, Feb. 22-Mr and Mrs
F. N. Kirkpatrick who this week
celebrated their golden wedding
had a delightful surprise Tuesday
night, the eve of their anniversary
when a group of friends met at
their home to honor them on this
important day. The party was ar
ranged by Mrs. B. c. Robertson
The group gathered out of doors,
the grounds being brilliantly light
ed for the occasion, and just pro-
ceding the arrival of the guests,
Luther Shelton, Marion Brown and
Harold Whidden serenaded Mr.. and
Mrs. kirkpatrick, playing the be-
loved old time music.
Among the highlights of the
evenings festivities was the re-
neWal of the marriage vows, taken
80 years ago, the group having pro-
vided a wedding veil ornamented
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-23

with lilies of the valley and shower
bouquet for the bride. The Rev
Mr.. p. j. Smith of the Seeley
church read the service.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs
Kirkpatrick were presented with a
gold electric clock.
During the evening a beautiful
wedding cake, baked by Mrs. Rob-
berson, was served to the guests,
Mrs. Kirkpatrick, in the tradition of
brides. cutting the first slice.
Perhaps the greatest and the
incest surprise of all for Mr.. and
Mrs. Kirkpatrick took place earlier
in the day when four of their
daughters arrived for the celebra-
ton: Mrs. Mildred Pitzer who
brought with her a great-grand-
daughter, Kathleen Peterson of Lost
Hills: Mrs. Florence Cooley of Goa
linga, Mrs. Marguerite Laing of
Artesia, Mrs. Blanche Mitchell of
Arcadia. Another welcome guest was
Mrs. Harry Kirkpatrick of Rose
mead a daughter
Other guests were: Messrs. and
Mesdames B. C. Robertson, F. L.
Allender, James Cook, P. j. Smith,
Roy Westmoreland; MesdameS w. L.
Womack, j. P. Williams, S. T. Rob-
inson, Ada Schultz; the Misses Ne
oma Ocborn, Everine Smith, Ignore
and Girden Allender; Messrs. Luth-
er Shelton, Harold Whidden. Marion
Brown
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-23
Book on Flower
Arranging Out

OF interest to women everywhere
is new book on flower arranging
by Mrs. Laura Lee Burroughs whose
1910 volume on this subject was
best seller, one and half million
copies of the book being distributed.
Name of the new book is Flower
Arranging, a Fascinating Hobby"
Vol. 2, interestingly written and
profusely illustrated with 48 full
color illustrations.
Subject matter of the book ranges
from the common everyday flowers,
sunflowers and morning glories, to
rare and exotic blooms, and prac-
tical explanations and diagrams
make the volume particularly val
liable
Like its predecessor, the book is
distributed by Coca-Cola.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-23
Railroad Officials
Here for ParIey

George 3. Hinson, general pas
senger agent for the Southern Paci-
tlc Railway company was in the
valley Friday to attend a meeting of
IdIlroad traffic representatives of
this area.
Hanson, who reported an increase
II rail travel this winter, lauded the
CaleXico Cayalcade as an import
ant Part of the states program
J- encourage tourists to visit in
California.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-23
Pioneers Back in
Valley to Attend
Weekend Events

The double holiday this weekend
plus the attractions offered in Ca
lexico's Desert Cavalcade and cele-
bration, the Masonic homecoming
the Pioneers picnic, all taking place
this weekend, has caused the re-
turn of many valley residents to
the valley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Holt are al
ready here and will stay some time
and others who arrived for the
weekend include:
Mrs. G. E. CogginS and her son
Wilbur, both of Glendale who are
the house. guests of Mrs. o. G.
Horne and who are being enter
tanned informally at a number of
pleasant affairs. The CogginS fam
lily is numbered among the pioneers
of the valley and their many friends
are delighted to have the oppor-
tunity of seeing at least two of its
members.
Other former residents in the
valley are Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Barker of San Diego who are the
house guests of Mr.. and Mrs. c. E.
Sprouse and who have many friends
here, particularly among the old
timers. Both Mrs. Coggins and Mrs.
Barker were formerly affiliated with
Chapter AV, P. E. O., and with the
Ten Thousand club. Mr.. Barker is
Mason and planned to attend that
celebration in Calexico Saturday.
j. d. Huston of Los Angeles is
another pioneer, and a past presi-
dent of the I. V. Pioneers associa-
ton, who has been spending the
week in the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-23
THE POST-PRESS

Published every Sunday by the
Imperial Valley Publishing com
pany. 625 State street, Ell Cen
tro, California, as the combined
Sunday issue of the Morning
Post and Imperial Valley Press.
Paul Jenkins, publisher, A. C.
Johnston. vice president and
general manager; Il. A. Fitz-
hugh, secretary and managing
editor. West Holiday Co., Inc,
National Advertising Represen-
tatives.
Entered at Eel Centre, Califor-
mia, postoffice as second class
matter.
Subscription rates: In Califor-
mia &c per copy or, in conjunc-
tion with the Imperial Valley
Press. Per month Zoe; paid in
advance: 8 months, $21O; 6
months, $500; one year, $3.50;
outside California, in conjunc-
ton with the Morning Post,
per month. 60c; months,
$1.65; months $3.25; one year
$500.
Member, California Newspaper
Publishers Ass ociation.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-23
EI Centre Coach
Heads Association

Coach Raleigh Holt, of lie Centre,
this week was elected president of
the Imperial Valley unit of the
California health in physical edu-
cation and recreation association,
organized at a special meeting in
the Ell Centre junior college build
ing.
Other officers elected were, Bill
Raaka, vice president, Roy Thomas,
vice president and John Mcintyre,
secretary. The group will meet once
each month in all cities of the
valley represented in the organi-
zation.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-23
Sans Souci Club
Entertained

Sans Souci club members had
their regular meeting this week at
the home of Mrs. l.. r. jefferson
where they enjoyed dessert and a
contract game.
Mrs. James H. Marshall and Mrs.
Richard Haas were guests of the
club, members present including
Mesdames Harry w. Horton, w. H.
Tyler, Jr., William c. Reed, L. j.
Goree, Jr., r. C. Clemons, Sem
Bacon, Charles P. Delp, j. B. Nc
Neece, John B. McNeece.
Mrs. Horton won high score in
the evenings play.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-23
EIks Set March u as Date
For Annual Charity Ball
White print.

March %, just a month off, is
the date the Ell Centro Elks have
chosen for their annual charity ball,
always one of the biggest and most
important events on the social cal
endar each spring.
Larry Kent and his u piece or
chestra have been engaged for that
evening, thus assuring the good
music that is characteristic of this
dance.
This popular dance band has
played at the Los Angeles Biltmore
hotel and Wiltshire Bowl the Sir
Francis Drake hotel in San Fran
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-23
Birthday Party
At Morris Home

Bobby Norris was guest of honor
this week at birthday party given
by his mother, Mrs. Neal Norris, at
their home on Park avenue.
Guests enjoyed games, stories, and
the refreshments, the table ap-
pointment carrying out a patriotic
theme. The pretty birthday cake
surrounded by miniature replicas of
Uncle Sam, and by red candles,
formed the centerpiece, tiny flags,
favors, marking the places.
Invited guests were: Virginia
Palmer, Patsy Boiling, Georgia
Nickel, Betty Jane Hurst, Pearl
Besso, Gene House, Jimmy Wood
ward, Jim Hess, Raymond Osa,
Leslie Gilbert, Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan
Hurst and Bobby Norris.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-23
Shrine Benefit
Bridge Party
On tuesday

Bridge enthusiasts will find the
John Kuhn home Tuesday night an
ideal place for their favorite game,
since Oasis Shrine No. 20, w. S. of
j., is sponsoring a benefit bridge
party that evening.
Dessert will be served at 7:30
o'clock that night in the Kuhn
home on West Main street, after
which the games, bridge and Chi
nese checkers, will start. Prizes will
be given to the winners.
This party is open to all inter-
ested in attending and reservations
should be made with Mrs. Kuhn.
telephone 80-W or with Mrs. George
w. Damron, telephone 583.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-23
Friday Bridge
Club Hostess

Lovely garden flowers decorated
the house and the luncheon tables
Friday when Mrs. Alien P. Nuffer
entertained her bridge club at her
home, 572 Len Rey avenue
In the contract play Mrs. Bitler,
Mrs. Horton and Mrs. R. B. White
law won the high score prizes.
Mrs. Harry w. Horton was a guest
of the club and the members pres
ent included: Mesdames Leroy Holt
Henry L. Loud, R. B. Whitelaw
Dorsey WhitelaW, Don C. Bitter
j. D. Adams, Howard P. Meyer
Minor o. Simms, Forrest E. Kutz
R. d. McPherrin and the hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-23
Pair Awaits Trial
For Petty Theft

William Byars, %, and William
Hlnson, 42, waited in Jail Saturday
Tor a court appearance to answer
charges of petty theft in Ell Cen
tro.
L. E. McMillen, carpenter, charg-
ed the two men stole his wallet
containing S11, while McMillen wa
painting in a house at 683 Park
avenue.
The men will come up in police
court Monday.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-23
Church TO Show
Motion Picture

Life in the Sahara" is the title
of the motion picture to be shown
at the first Baptist church Sunday
night, 7:30 o'clock, a picture of life
in the northern part of A9frica.
The Rev. Mr.. Harold E. Doty, pas
tor, will continue his series of SER
mons on Quick Truths from Quaint
Texts"
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-23

cisco, and many other equally fam
Gus places where the finest orches-
traS are featured.
Larry Kent and his orchestra are
famous for their combinations
brass and strings, comedy teams
novelty numbers and vocal ensem-
bles which have added greatly to
the ever-increasing popularity OF
this band.
The dance will take place in the
Ell Centro Veterans hall, is open to
the general public and all proceeds
are used for the Elks welfare work
in Imperial Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-23
Tourist Travel
Skaters Records

LOS ANGELES, Feb. % (UP)-
The All-Year club today said motor
tourist arrivals in southern Cali
fornia this winter have broken all
time records. Between Nov. l and
Feb. the highways brought 202,-
962 vacationists. This was IT'S per
cent above last year and the most
for this date in history.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-23
All FAIR PLAINS
10 BE DISCUSSED

Final plans Tor the 4-H club ac-
tiyiJy in the Imperial county far
Will be discussed Sunday at a spe-
cial meeting of the All leaders at
the fairgrounds Sunday afternoon
at 2;30 pm, according to H. L..
Ianderman, All director
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-23

Senate Bill No. 318 would increase
Beauty (Culture) training to one
year. Enroll now under present re-
quirements. Imperial College of
Beauty. (Adv.l
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-23
News Items About
Valley Residents

Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Currier are
enjoying a visit from their son,
Warren III, who is spending the
weekend in FL Centre, returning
Sunday to school, Berkeley Hall,
Beverly Hills
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-23

Dams Entire sections bridge group
will meet Monday night with Mrs.
John Rhodes and Mrs. Edna Hen
neSSey as hostesses at the Rhodes
home, 1851 Vine avenue, 7:30 o'clock.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-23

fuJOyll8 NlSiJ from llGII SUI,
Warren III, who is spending the
weekend in FL Centre, returning
Sunday to school, Berkeley Hall,
Beverly Hills.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Morgan of
La Jolla, parents of Mrs. John F.
Andrews. Jr.. of Imperial. are stay
ing with Mrs. Andrews son. Peter
Boyd, while Mr. and Mrs. Andrews
are in Los Angeles, being summoned
to that city by the death Wednes-
day Of Mr.. Andrews mother, Mrs.
John F. Andrews.
Elaine Graham. Central Junior
college student who was forced to
leave school due to a nervous
breakdown, is improving in health,
her friends will be- glad to learn.
Elaine is recuperating in San Ber-
nardlno.
Mrs. William Rhodes Hervey ac-
companied her husband. Judge
Hervey, to the valley this weekend,
Judge Hervey being guest speaker
at the annual Masonic celebration
in CaleXico Saturday.
Mrs. Earl Kendall has returned
from a delightful two months visit
in Florida, motoring to Miami,
Palm Springs, and many other
places Of interest in that state. Mrs.
Kendalls sister, Mrs. Louis Reber,
OF Jerome. Arizona, is visiting Mr..
and Mrs Kendall.
House guests at the A. B. Hanson
home are Mrs. Frank Wyckoff and
her daughter OF Carpenteria. Mrs.
Wyckctf and Mrs. Hanson are sis
ters.
Mrs. Lawrence G. Niles was called
to Los Angeles early this week by
the serious illness of her father
who suffered severe injuries in an
automobile accident.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-23

Mrs. Lawrence G. Niles was called
to Los Angeles early this week by
the serious illness of her father
who suffered severe injuries in an
automobile accident.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-23
Monroe Pri+chards
Have Baby Boy

MI. and Mrs. Monroe Pritchard
have announced the birth of a son,
Feb 20, at the Ell Centro hospital.
The baby weighed eight pounds,
four ounces at birth.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-23
Announcements
Of Mee+inos

El Centre W.C.TU. will meet
Tuesday at 2:30 o'clock in the State
Street Christian church to consider
plans for the W.T.CU. booth at
the county fair.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-23

House guests at the A. B. Hanson
home are Mrs. Frank Wyckoff ant
her daughter OF Carpenteria. Mrs
Wyckctf and Mrs. Hanson are sis
ters.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-23

Arts and Crafts. section of the
Ten Thousand club will have an
all day meeting Wednesday at 10
am. in the club house.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-30
PuYallup Child Fatally
Hurt in Skating Fall
Fractured Skull Causes Death OF
John Stevenson. 8 Years Old

Der 81 commerce rooms Monday
evening al T:30 O'Clock.
Christmas Party
Members Of the Past Pocahontas
club viii hold their Christmas
party Tuesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs Beulah Cline on
West Pioneer ave. There will be
an exchange Of gifts following the
l o'clock pot luck luncheon.
At a quiet ceremony in the par
sonaee of Peace Lutheran church
Friday evening Miss Mary Jane
Renner of Rochester and Arthur
L. Crank Of McMillin were mar
red. with Rev. Edwin II. Jahr
reading the cows. Attendants
were Mr.. and Mrs. James A.
Drager Of Ashton. Ore The new
home will be at McMillin.
Mr.. and Mrs Ralph Long Of 5th
ave, s. E, are being congratulated
on the birth Of a son Sunday at
Puyallup General hospital. Also
receiving congratulstions are Mr..
and Mrs. Maurice Crittendon of
Puyallup Gardens who became the
parents of a daughter Saturday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-30
S65. 600 Legal Fee Asked
By Tacomans From P.U.D.

incurred. Murray said. by the
lawyers and engineering firm in
prosecuting the long trial The
total figure includes the cost Of
legal services involved in the ap-
peal carried 10 the L. s. circuit
court Of appeals ~ San Francisco
and recently decided in the dis
tricts favor.
In comparison. Murray asserted
that the r. s. +. 4 L. Co. had
spent Ss4s.ooo in fighting the con-
demnstion up to one year ago.
according to its published report.
The districts total costs in the
condemnation were estimated by
the commissioners at $50. 900 In
Guiding the appeal.
II was disclosed at the district
commissioners meeting that 81 900
on account has already been paid
to each II the two law firms and
to Mccrea
Request 5000 Advance
Murray asked a further advance
Of 5000 each To himself. McCrea
and the Seattle firm. After a
conference. however. the commits
sioners voted TO advance totaiing
only SO. 000-s4. 900 each TO Muir
ray, Houghton. cluck and Cough
lin. and $1,000 10 Mccrea.
The board advised McCrea II
expected to pay his total bill in
the near future.
The district is not yet in the
power business. merely awaiting
the deadline Jan. "a. by which
time the company must have car
RED It's appeal. II 1t intends to
make one. TO the u. s. supreme
court.
A district bond issue of $1,000
900 10 10 be floated to finance the
purchase Of the p. s. p. 4 L. prop
critics and other public service
facilities required by the district.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-30
Ohio May Make Rubber
From Dandelion Plant

The Chemurgic Council an
nounced that IL Kok-Sagyz seed
were planted within the next few
months the United States would
have its first crop of "dandelion
rubber" within a year. The first
years yield would be fair" IT
was said. but at the end of two
years the yield would be excel
lent"
The Kok-sagyz plant. cultivated
first in 1891 by the Russian gov
eminent near Ten Shan. kazah-
stan. near the China border. pro-
duced from IS to 200 pounds Of
crude rubber per acre and rs to
100 pounds Of seed which can be
replanted.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-30
British Feeling
Out Nazi Defense
On Europe Coast
fContinued From PAGE Onel

Continued From Page Onel
had been merely to get informa-
ton. it could presumably have been
carried out by landing party of
small hit-and-run units who are
reputed to have made such raids
on the French and other occupied
coasts.
This raid was well-organized
and skillfully executed expedition
in which the land. sea and air
forces worked in close cooperation.
1t is not unlikely that the British
are practicing and getting expert
ence for the time when a general
attack will be possible.
Some Time Away
Best-informed opinion is that
such an attack is not probable
for some time to come. 1t is
notable that talk of a second front.
which was so general and insistent
when Russia seemed in grave
danger of being overwhelmed, now
has died down entirely.
No one in Britain is so deluded
as to think that because the great
German army is in retreat in Rus
STA and the legend of its invinci-
bility dispelled, the German army
and air force has lost its power
Winter conditions in Russia simply
proved too much for them. More
over. Prime Minister Churchill told
congress that a general offensive
is in prospect now, but the allies
will be in much better shape by
the end of 1912 and ready to go
all out" in 1943.
Raid Was Impressive
The raid on Vaagsoe and Maaloy
was impressive in the way it was
carried out, and for the precision
which the three fighting arms
acted as units of a whole. 1t Illus
trates once more the increasing in
Responsibility Of strong air sup
port for modern military oper-
atoms. In this instance, the land
ing was made under cover of a
smoke screen laid down by the
planes, while bombers immobilized
enemy planes on the nearest air.
field, probably at Kristiansund.
The British have been using this
same coordination of land, sea
and air forces in Libya, where
they have been getting valuable
operational experience. They also
learned much in Greece and on
the island of Crete on how to con-
duct an offense.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-30
State Beer Sales
Hiuher Than l940

OLYMPIA Beer sales in
washington during the year ended
Oct. / were 1888 percent above
the previous year. the state liquor
board reported Saturday in its
annual report
Sales totalled 7e3.336 barrels,
an increase Of ss.o4s barrels. OF
these sales 7s.4 percent were made
hv Washington breweries and the
rest by out Of state hreweries.
During the year Washington
state brewers Increased their sales
within the state by lis percent
while outside brewers increased
their Washington sales by 1874
percent
Washington made beer sold in
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-30

CoLUM BUS, o.,-Ameriea's
war machine may be rolling along
two years from now on rubber
tires made from Ohio-grown dan
delions.
The National Farm Chemurgie
Council announced today that IT
had discovered a rubber-bearing
dandelion. known as Kok-Sagyz.
which will produce synthetic rub
Der at approximately one-third
less than the present cost Of max
ing synthetics.
The plant. found NJ far
only In Russia. may turn out
10 he . gigantic industry for
the midwest" DIR. Paul J.
Kolachov. director of research
and development for Joseph
r. seagram and Sons, Inc,
Louisville, KY, said. Its read
fly acclimated and could be
grown easily In the climate Of
the midwestern states"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-30
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Observation-Disclosures r. X.
Murray Of Tacoma. the Seattle law
FIRM Of Houghton. Chuck a Cough
In. and w. S. Mccres Jr.. Ia
coma electrical engineer. have
asked the whstcom county P.u.D.
for S65.ooo as their legal fee In
condemnation trial against Puget
Sound Power . Light Co prop
critics.
Murray told the P.U.D- commits
sioners that the attorneys were
asking S6s.ooo 10 see IL the amount
was agreeable with the board.
Otherwise. be said. they would ask
the federal district court to fix
the fee.
e5o.ooo Asked by McCrea
McCrea informed the board his
total engineering bill would be
$50. 900 in round figures.
The district will have about
$1,000 to 5000 additional expense
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-30
Huckeff Rites Tuesday

Last rites for Herbert J. Huck-
EFT, So. who died Saturday at the
family home, 1903 4th ave. N. W..
following a long illness, will be
held Tuesday at l p. m. at the
Wrigley and Clements chapel. Rev.
Walter Watkin will officiate. and
burial will be in Woodbine ceme-
terry.
Hucket came here from Wyo-
ming six years ago. He leaves his
wife, Ethel; son, Monty; a
daughter, Mrs. Helen Coder. in
Kansas; a stepson, Bob Hendrick-
son. and two stepdaughters, Lou
Use and Sue Hendrickson of Puy-
allup, and two grandchildren.
Funeral services for Evelyn
Matchett were held Monday at 1
p. m. at the Wrigley and Clements
chapel under the auspices of the
Christian Science church. Burial
was in Sumner cemetery.
To See New Year Tn
Members of the congregation of
Emmanuel Lutheran church and
their friends will see the new year
in with services, program and
refreshments Wednesday night.
The service will begin in the
church at s o'clock with Rev.
Theodore Brakeman preaching the
sermon. Following this there will
be adjournment to the social
rooms where the rest of the time
will be spent until midnight. The
program will be presented under
the direction of the Lutheran
Fellowship club, of which William
Leonhardt is president, with Mrs.
NJ. E. Martinson acting as chair
man. Refreshments will be served
by committee headed by Mrs.
r. w. Schneider.
On New Years day there will
be special services at IL a. m. at
which time the 1912 officers OF
the church will be installed. These
include J. A. Martinson, president
Ray Colburn. elder for three years
Clarence Nettnin. secretary; Oliver
Martinson, treasurer, with Oar
Wolfe and William Reid forming
the other two members Of the
finance committee.
Clyde Gregory. chairman OF
third ward air raid wardens, has
called a meeting of all wardens in
his district to be held in the cham
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-30
Two-Yeor-Old Body
Injured in Accident

Ruby Whittlesey. two. daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Whittlesey
Of sic Ia. e5th 81. received minor
injuries in an automobile accident
at Ia. saith and d SITS. Sunday
morning when q car driven By
her father became involved In .
collision with another driven by
Martin C. Heidemsn Of Nisquslly.
She was given first aid at the
County hospital and released TO
her home.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-30

Injured apparently in a fight,
Einar Jorgenson. 80, of 1871 No.
2sth st. was in the County hos
pital Monday with severe facial
llacerations and bruises and a
possible skull fracture.
He was taken to the hospital by
police ambulance Sunday after
noon after he entered the lobby OF
the Carlton hotel The clerk on
duty noticed his condition and
notified police. Officers said Jor-
censor had been drinking.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-30
Knudsen Asks Plants
To Work New Year S
WASHINGTON

rectors William S. Knudsen and
Sidney Hillmsn Saturday urged
all plants engaged in production Of
war materials to work full time
on New Years day TO speed col
lapse of the Axis"
Knudsen and Hillman said they
have received spontaneous offers
from both labor and management
in many sections to devote New
Years day TO full war production.