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Smyrna times., 1941-09-11
FERTILIZER CONSUMP-
TION HITS new HIGH

Washington, D. Can all-time
record fertilizer consumption was
established when farmers used
S,311 900 tons of commercial fer
tilizer on their land during the past
crop year, according to the annual
consumption report of The Nation
al Fertilizer Association. This is
an increase of more than one-half
million tons over prior years.
Tonnage figures in themselves
do not tell a complete story of
plantfood consumption in this ban.
ner year, since there has been a
significant increase in the amount
Of plantfood contained in a ton of
fertilizer" said Charles j. Brand
Executive Secretary and Treasurer
Of the Association. "This years
tonnage figure was 16 per cent
above 1879, but the amount of
plantfood contained and used was
81 per cent greater" 1t seems
likely that another tonnage in
crease is in store for next year
Tag sale figures for the first six
months of 1941 are 6 per cent over
1870.
Smyrna times., 1941-09-11
This Week
In Defense

The President established IN the
OPM a Division of Contract Distri-
button with Floyd Odlum OF New
York as Director to face the re-
sponsibility of alleviating the hard
ships which have resulted from the
defense program and. to marshal
our productive capacities to the OBJ
jective that no plant or tool which
can be used for defense shall be al
lowed to remain idle" The order
was issued, the President said, in
furtherance of a determined move
to help the smaller business
units of the country obtain a fair
share of the defense orders and to
prevent, as far as possible, dislo-
cation of industry and unemploy-
ment of workers in plants where
production has been curtailed by
priorities and material shortages" "
The Division will set up branch
offices throughout the nation where
there will be available: procure
ment representatives of Federal
contracting agencies to negotiate
contracts and subcontracts, techni-
cal engineering advice on CONVEX
sion of plants to defense work, rep
resentatives of the OPM Labor Di-
vision to plan unemployment or
training of workers in plants in
volved, and financial facilities of
the RFC and other Federal agen-
cies which may be necessary to fl
nance plant conversion.
To spread defense work among
as great number of firms and in
as many localities as possible" the
Division will revise Federal pro-
curement practice in favor of the
smaller production units-"as yet
largely unused"-and promote or
ganization of pools of small manu-
facturers to undertake defense
work jointly. The Division will
also establish exhibits showing
parts of defense articles needed,
their number, the tools necessary
to make them and all other infor-
nation so that machine shop own
ers and manufacturers can determ-
inc then and there" what they can
do and arrange to do it.
Production
OPM announced military aircraft
manufacturers delivered 1854
planes during August, a record and
394 planes more than in July. OPM
reported 2,420 defense plants have
been built or expanded since the
beginning of the defense program.
The President told his press con-
ference armament production will
Smyrna times., 1941-09-11

to test the alertness and effective
ness of Eastern seaboard defenses
against hostile aircraft throughout
areas 125 to $50 miles inland. Ap-
proximately 445,000 civilians will
act as spotters.
Aid to Russia
A Russian mission to study pro-
curement of planes for the Russian
armies arrived in the United Stat
es. President Roosevelt named w.
Averell Hartman to head the U. S.
mission to confer in Moscok with
the Soviet Government and a Brit
ish mission regarding supplies to
Russia.
The Maritime Commission an
nounced the first American tanker
carrying aviation gasoline to Rus
sia had arrived safely at Vladivos-
tok. State Secretary Hull issued
four export licenses to permit
movement of British and Latin
American shipments to the Societs
through the U. S.
Aid to Poland
The President authorized Lend
Lease aid to the refugee Polish
Government in the form of weap-
ons and other supplies for the Pol
ish Legion training in Canada for
overseas action.
Prices
Labor Secretary Perkins report
ed widespread increases in retail
prices of 18 staple foods in Is large
cities in the last two weeks of
August. The Department of Agri-
culture reported prices are now 131
percent of the 1909-14 parity aver
age, highest level in II years. OCD
Director LaGuardia, acting as
President of the U. S. Conference
of Mayors, recommended revoca-
ton of municipal licenses of retail
ers in cases of persistent violation
of Federal price ceilings fixed by
Price Administrator Henderson.
Oil, Gas
Acting Oil Coordinator Davies
announced all commercial, agricul-
ture and emergency gasoline needs
will be met in full during Septem-
ber but there will be a 10 percent
cut in deliveries on the Atlantic
coast States under July. Mr.. Dav-
les also announced he had asked
for and received commitments from
IL principal East coast oil compan-
les to utilize all available railroad
tank cars in transportation of pc
troleum products to alleviate the
Eastern States shortage.
President Roosevelt authorized
Smyrna times., 1941-09-11

One of the most sinister forces
against which we need national
defense is the spirit of defeatism.
It is that thought of the futility
Smyrna times., 1941-09-11

So far as her husbands misdeeds
are concerned, a Woman's memory
is perfect.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-01
Dessert Bridge
Party at Club
This Thursday

Final play in the Ten Thousand
clubs bridge tournament will take
place on Thursday of this week in
the club house when the winners
will be known after the days play.
The bridge game will be preceded
by dessert served by Mrs. C. j.
Brooks and Mrs. e. L. Bridgers and
their committee. These hoStesseS
are planning to make their party
particularly attractive and have ar
ranged for pretty decorations and
tempting dessert. This will he
served at 1890.
Mrs. L. r. jefferson and the card
committee will be in charge of the
contract play and prizes will be
awarded to the winners in the
tournament and also to the winners
of the days game.
Reservations should be made with
Mrs. S. Emmitt Allen, telephone
480-J and all women interested in
attending will be welcomed, whether
members of the club or not.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-01
Board Guests at
McCabe School

School board members, the school
staff, with their wives and hus-
bands, and a few invited guests
including Mrs. o. G. Carleton, coun-
ty instruction supervisor, and Mr.
Carleton, were guests Monday night
at a cafeteria dinner given by Mrs
E. G.. Bowler, head of the McCabe
school hot lunch project.
Mrs. Bowler served a tempting
meal which gave the guests an
idea of the type of food served the
children at noon, later answering
questions relative to the project.
Earle G.. Davis, chairman of the
board, expressed that groups ap-
probation Of Mrs. Bowler's work.
A group of McCabe girls assisted
Mrs. Bowler in serving and later
added to the guests pleasure with
q group of songs, Mrs. Gladys
Layne, principal, playing their ac-
compartments. Another student was
heard in accordion solos and Mrs
Helen Curren, teacher, in a piano
solo, a Chopin "Nocturne".
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-01
Final Plans Underway for
Military Ball Saturday

the 11th cavalry regiment at Camp
Seeley.
DR.. Norman E. Dupont is general
chairman and has called a meeting
of all committees for Wednesday
night, 7:30, in the chamber of COM
merce building when last minute
details will be perfected.
A general invitation is extended
by DR.. Dupont to everyone to at
tend and the officers of the regi-
ment. headed by Col. Harold M
Ryner, are especially desirous 10
have valley residents attend SO that
the citizens may become better ac-
quainted with the army officers
and personnel at Camp Seeley.
This cavalry cantonment, it is
hoped may become a permanent
institution with the gradual erec-
ton of permanent buildings SO that
Ell Centro may always have its armJ
post. To that end, the officers and
their families would like to be q
part of the city's life and this ball
will serve as a means of bringing
the officers and civilians into a
closer relationship.
Jack Tackett is in charge of tick
ct sales for the ball A large num-
Der of dinner parties in hotels anG
homes will precede the party.
The hall itself will be beautifully
decorated, Col. A. w. Howard and
Mrs. Howard acting as chairmen OF
q committee for decorations.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-01
Three Hostesses Preside at
Pretty Bridge Luncheon

Farmer. Laural Ferguson. w. c
Murray, L. f. Jessen. r. c. Mar
quand, with the consolation award
going to Mrs. Jenny Merryfield and
the travelling prize. TO Mrs Rodney
jenkins.
The guest list for this smart af-
fair included: MesClames w. [.
Huebner. Wilbert Garrick. ID. V.
Edwards. Forrest Ferguson. Charles
Williams. Gerald England, r. N.
Claiborne. L. f. Jessen, j. r. Little,
Ernest " Edwards. Murl j. Elliott,
Jenny Merryfield. r. j. Raborg. c.
A Butler. w. r. Farmer. A. b.
Crayath, Alvin Immel, Frank Me-
Gown, Myrl Parker Howard Vencill,
Ted KiDf, Harry Hoke. Sam Webb,
Sr., Sam Webb, Jr.. William Burke,
Jr., John zenos. Laural Ferguson.
R. B. Langley, Keith Savage, Paul
WerVe, Jack johnson, r. C. Mar
quand W C. Murray, Milton Meek,
Hoyt Parker, Frank Cameron, AL
Wood. Dan Scott. Gene Robertson.
Miss Marguerite Anderholt, all of
HoaCville: Mrs. HPrrison Martin
OF Caliptaria. Mrs. w. j. Hawks of
San Diego, Mrs. Rodney Jenkins
Mrs. John Hartzog.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-01
CALENDAR
Tuesday

Tuesday
Laconian club, 6:15, California
hotel.
/. v. Commandery No. 81, 1880,
Masonic temple.
I. V. Gem and Mineral society,
7:3O, court house.
Central Labor council, 1880, La
Dor temple.
Oasis Shrine No. 20, w. S. ofJ.,
8, Masonic temple.
Hi-Y, 7, high school,
Folk dancing class, !, Harding
school.
Symphony orchestra, 1880, Junior
college.
Hard of Hearing, 1880, Wilson
school.
HOltville Juniors, 1880, civic center
wednesday
Mt. Signal, 10, A. BrandenDerg
home.
Holtville Women's club, 2, civic
center.
p. E. O.'s, l, Calipatria.
Butchers union, 1880, Labor
temple.
City council, 1:30, city hall.
Eagles, s, $50 Broadway.
Citizenship class, 7, junior college.
Military ball committees, 7:30,
chamber of commerce.
Annual dinner meeting. G Pres
byterian church.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-01
Popular Couple
Married Sunday
In Yuma

News of the marriage Of Edith
Centran, to William Willingham of
FL Centre, will interest their many
friends in the valley.
The ceremony was performed in
Yuma, Arizona. a group of friendG
and relatives being present for The
affair.
Gowned in blue with beige Access
sories and wearing a corsage Of
pink roses, the pretty bride made q
charming picture as she recited her
marriage VOWS.
Katherine Wllingham, sister of
the bridegroom, was her only at
tendant and wore navy with match
ing accessories.
Charles Trousdale of El Centro
served the bridegroom as best man.
Those present for the ceremony
were: Mrs. M. Hacker, mother OF
the BRIDE Viola Hacker, her sister.
Linde Hacker, her brother; Mr..
and Mrs. Virgil Hayes, Mr.. and
Mrs. Tony Holland. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ira Pointer. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Trousdale, Miss Willingham, Mrs.
Phyllis 6askins.
Afr the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Willingham and a few members OF
the bridal party had dinner at the
CaleXico International club.
The young couple are making
their home in Ell Centro for the
present.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-01
Harding PIT. a.
Me cts rridav

Harding PIT. A. will meet Friday
evening, the session being preceded
by a pot luck dinner to be served
at $50, instead Of at 7 o'clock as
announced previously.
A splendid program has been
planned for the affair: Glenn Kief-
fer, dean Of the junior college, will
speak On Modern Schools at Work
for the Home and the Community, -
anI Mrs. Eugene Waterman will DC
heard in vocal solos.
The meeting will take place il
Harding school and has been plan
ned as an evening session SO thai
the fathers may attend.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-01
Miss Stoushton Honored at
Smart Bridge Luncheon

ite roses in graceful arrangements
decorted the rooms of the Currier
home.
Miss Stoughton found at her
place a dainty vase filled with
rosebuds as did Mrs. Mary E. john
ston of Los Angeles and Mrs. Leroy
Holt, also visitors to the valley.
In the bridge game, Mrs. Elmer
w. Heald won the high score prize:
Mrs. Ben Hulse, the second, Mrs.
Bitter, the third, and Mrs. Meyer,
the low.
Guests were: Mesdames J. d.
Adams, Eugene E. Anderson, Don
c. Bitler, Roy E. Breedlove, o. j.
Bradshaw, w. j. Clements, Earle
G. Davis, Norman E. Dupont, Laural
Ferguson, j. r. Fahs, Leroy Holt.
Elmer w. Heald, o. G. Horne,
Harry w. Horton, Ben Hulse, Mary
E. Johnston, F.. d. Jacobs, Forrest
E. Kutz, Henry L. Loud, Malcolm
Macurda, E. j. Macy, r. D. Nc
Pherrin, Howard P. Meyer, Allen
P. Nuffer, c. E. Sprouse, Dan Scott,
Minor o. Simms, Percie Thacker,
Vaughn N. Thompson, r. w. Ware,
and Miss Stoughton.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-01

Complimenting her house guest,
Miss Adelaide Stoughton of Hart
ford, Conn, Mrs. Warren Currier
was hostess Monday at a charming
ly appointed bridge luncheon.
Each quartet table was centered
with vase filled with mixed spring
flowers in attractive color compin-
ationS, the ower-ornamented place
cards repeating the spring theme
as did Miss Stoughton's smart
yellow ensemle and Mrs. Curriers'
equally smart dusty pink outfit.
White petunias, Gala lilies, exquis-
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-01
Red Cross Field
Agent Coming Here

w. C. Wilkinson, field representa-
tive for the American Red Cross,
will be in the valley Wednesday
to conduct a regional conference
for the home service chairmen in
of training course and will be held
Imperial and Yuma counties.
This meeting will be in the nature
at the Barbara Worth hotel from
10 am. to 4 pm. Due to the in
creased activity in the duties Of
home service chairmen with the
increased enlistments in the army
and navy, it has been found nee
esary to hold these training meet
ings, said Mrs. w. J. Meagher, sec
retary for the Ell Centre chapter,
American Red Cross.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-01

HCLTVILLE. April l - Barbara
Worth country club was the scene
Of a delightful party Saturday
when Mrs. Walter j. Reynolds. Mrs
Perry Hunt and Mrs. II. Fred Heis-
ner entertained friends for lunch
con and bridge.
Bouquets of colorful spring
flowers made a pretty background
for the equally colorful spring
frocks. the tables being centered
with the lovely blossoms. April's
fools Gay was featured in the
amusing caps and cards which
marked the places.
In the contract game. those hold
ing prize winning scores were: Mes
danes Ernest v. Edwards, w. r.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-01

Committees on hail, decorations,
lighting, reception, programs, re-
freshments and entertainment are
all busy at work determined to
make Imperial Valleys first mill
tary ball an affair that will be long
remembered by those attending.
This bali will be held Saturday
night in the Ell Centro veterans
hall and will form a part of the
national Army day Celeration. All
proceeds will go to welfare and
recreation for the enlisted men OF
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-01
Spe Students
Win E4onors

Central students have been hon
ored by being chosen to take part
in the national student congress
a part of the National Forensics
League tournament which will take
place in Lexington, KY, the first
week in May.
At the speech meet this weekend
in Alhambra, Donald Zavala OF
Central was chosen to represent
California in the senate of the
national student congress, Phyllis
Purdy being elected an alternate
for the house of representatives
Bob Weakley, on the basis OF
chapter points, is already eligible
for membership in the house.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-01
Clothing Needed
For Children

Clothing for needy school chill
dren is being sought by Edith Bar
nard, school nurse who has asked
that as winter clothes are put away
that families go through their
closets and set aside for the less
fortunate children of the commun-
ity those garments for which they
no longer have any use.
The need is great and the clothes
closet which Mrs. Barnard main
tains, is exhausted. Those having
donations may either take them tc
the various schools or may notify
the principals who will make ar
rangements to have the garments
collected.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-01
Sans Souci Club
At CIemons Home

Sans Souci club members enjoy
ed an evening Monday as the
guests of Mrs. r. c. Clemons, as
sembling at her home on Sandal
wood Drive for dessert and a game
of contract.
Mrs. Minor o. Simms and Mrs.
George r. Kirk were guests of the
club, the members present includ-
ing: Mesdames L. r. jefferson,
Charles P. Delp, Sem Bacon, John
w. Tyler, w. H. Tyler, Jr., William
c. Reed, j. B. McNeece, John B.
McNeece, Evalyn B. Westerfield
and the hostess.
Mrs. Simms won the high score
prize, Mrs. John w. Tyler, the sec
ond. and Mrs w. H. Tyler, Jr., the
third.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-01
Bridge Dinner
Celebrates
Birthday

Yellow ranunculae, snapdragons
and sweet peas, lighted by tall yel-
low tapers made colorful and
springlike centerpiece for the de-
lightful bridge dinner at which Mrs
Robert Ware presided Monday night
at the Barbara Worth hotel, the af-
fair celebrating Mr.. Wares birth
day anniversary.
In the bridge game, the attractive
prizes were awarded as follows: for
the women: Mrs. John Kepley, high
Mrs. r. N. Claiborne of Holtville,
second, and Mrs. l.. l.. Lyerly OF
Calipatria, third; for the men,
Judge Vaughn N. Thompson high;
Allen P. Nuffer, second, and Leroy
Holt, third.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-01
Pink and Blue
Tea Given for
Mrs. Henry

CALEXICO, April Mrs. Harold
Brockman and Mrs. John Menvielle
were hostesses Sunday at a pretty
pink and blue shower tea honoring
Mrs. Emmett Henry, the former
Eugenia Brandenberg.
The party took place at the Brock
man home and the guests included:
Mrs. Henry, Mesdames Ray Henry
Elder Feaster, Anna Brandenberg,
George Thompson, H. E. Burton
Mont Downing, Frank Fisher, c. w
Brockman, John Springer, the Misses
Georgia Downing, Marie Dobbs
Ruth Brockman, Ruby Brockman
of Calexico: Mrs. Elizabeth McKim
and Mrs. D. v. Barber of Brawley.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-01
McCabe School
Sets Date for
Gay Operetta

McCabe school on Wednesday OF
next week, April 3, will present
Pinocchio, gay operetta, at 7:30
o'clock in the school auditorium.
Teachers of the school and tu-
dents alike are busy making stage
sets, costumes, rehearsing the songs
and speeches for this production.
Tuneful music, coiorful costumes.
attractive stage sets will make it
an outstanding event.
The performance is open to all
interested.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-01
.EI Centrans Wed
In Arizona

News of the recent marriage of
Hope Mae Sunderland and Robert
Frank Pickle, Jr., both of Ell Centre,
Will interest their many friends,
the wedding having been solemnized
last month in Yuma, Arizona.
Mr.. and Mrs. AL Stenson of El
Centro attended the couple.
After the wedding the young
couple motored to Dinuba where
they visited the bridegroom's S
mother, Mrs. Maude Pickle.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-01
NOTICE OF MARRIAGE
is FILED

Notice of their intention to mar
ry was filed with County Clerk
w. j. McClelland Monday by Har-
old Alver Kiteleson, 80, electrical
radio engineer of Burbank, and
Ella Hartshorn, 26, Brawley proof
reader.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-01
AnnOunc GmentS
OF Mee+ines

Acacia home department will meet
Wednesday at 1890 o'clock at the
home of Mrs. Grace Walton. 21a
miles east on the Holtville highway.
There will be a pot luck luncheon
at noon.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-01
Scanning |. '
News Horizon
FINAL DECREE GRANTED

A final divorce was granted in
superior court Monday to Kath-
crime Norman in her suit against
James c. Norman.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-01
ASKS TO HAVE
MARRIAGE ANNULLED

Elsa L. Chance Monday asked the
court to annul her marriage to
Pat. A. Chance. She said when they
were married in Yuma Jan. 3, 1888
she had a husband living
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-01
MASONIC CHAPTER
TO CONFER DEGREES

El Centro chapter No. 109, RAM.
will confer degrees at the meeting
Thursday night, 7;30 o'clock, Mas
onic temple.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-01
News Items About
.VaIIev Residents

Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. BoWles and
their daughter and son, Marjorie
and Kenneth, are visiting Mrs.
BoWles' brother at Long Beach. They
will return to the valley by way of
San Benardino where they will
visit their son and brother, Selwyn.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Ross T. Hickcox
enjoyed a weekend at their Sierra
Madre cottage.
Evening star., 1941-06-15

from thousands of lakes and rivers
The man at the tiller of dinghy or
sloop may choose the St. Lawrence,
the Ottawa or other rivers. If
he prefers lakes, then Ontario, Erie,
Huron and Superior will give him
wide waters. Rossignol, in Nova
Scotia Crank Lake, the Long
Reach. Kennebecasis Bay and other
offshoots of the ST. John River in
New Brunswick; ST. Francis, st.
Peter, in Quebec; Lake of Two
Mountains, DescheneS and other ex-
pansions of the Ottawa River; the
Rideaus. the Kawarthas, Simcoe,
Georgian Bay, North Channel, Lake
of the Woods. in Ontario; Winnipeg,
in Manitoba; Waskesieu, in Sas-
katchewan; Beauvert, in Alberta;
Shuswap, in British Columbia, and
scores of others too numerous to
mention are an assurance that the
sailor in Canada will find pleasant
waters.
Many Routes Open to
Vacationing Canoeists.
Nature has also been kind to the
canoeiStS who would seek adven-
ture, new experiences or a care
free holiday on Canadian waters.
Innumerable routes are available,
some easy to follow, others leading
along waterways that seldom have
been visited since old fur-trade
days.
The vacationist who wishes to
eschew all form of toll will find a
rest-cure in one of the many cruis.
Continued on Page G.p, Column ~
Evening star., 1941-06-15
Miami Beach Plans
Fishing Tourney

MIAMI BEACH, Fla, June IA
Big game fishing will hold a domi-
nant position in the summer sports
parade of Miami Beach this year
and the schedule will be available
for the vacationists.
This section has long been known
as the winter sport fishing mecca,
but as the result of an experiment
last summer fishing officials found
that during July and August more
people actually went sport fishing
than during the winter season. The
80 eligible species of gamefish also
appeared to average much larger
in size.
Appropriations have already been
arranged for this years summer
tournament to last from July 4 to
Labor Day, with a grand total of
over 800 prizes, awards and cita-
tions for various types of outstand-
ing achievements with rod and reel.
Evening star., 1941-06-15
Blue Jeans Popular
Garb for Visitors in
Dude Ranch Country

A prerequisite for vacation fun in
Americas ranch country is proper
dress-with an eye for comfort, and
not necessarily expensive taste.
Most of the ranch clothing has
evolved from the rip-roaring days
of the Old West with a view toward
practical use. The high-heeled boot
evolves from the days when huge
spurs had to be kept off the ground,
and the foot gear now serves the
practical purpose of keeping the
foot in the stirrup-and also affords
the cowboy footing when roping in
the corrals.
Most practical and popular of
Western garb is the bibless overall,
better known as the blue jean, which
is glutton for punishment, and
will stand innumerable washings.
The more often the garment is
laundered, the softer and lighter
it becomes.
The broad hat with high
crown serves not only to shade the
eyes, but provides excellent protec-
ton against the Vests and South
vests bright sun. Many smart adap-
tions of the 10-gallon hat are avail
able for women, who will welcome
its protection for hair and COM
plexion.
Even in midsummer New Mexico's
high country is cool, and sweaters
and jackets should be included in
the vacation wardrobe if dude ranch
or camping activities are planned,
Tailored slacks are excellent for
dress-up in the evening, but un-
necessary frills are taboo
If vacation activities are to in
clude hiking and walking along
mountain trails, proper shoes should
be given a thought.