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Imperial Valley press., 1942-05-26

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By Paul Harrison

HOLLYWOOD, May 26-In her
next picture, the new" Bette
Davis positively will not go crazy,
lose her eyesight, chop of her
lovers head, take a beating, go to
prison, betray her husband, be tried
for murder, wreck a kingdom, or
even sit on a cactus.
At the moment, Miss Davis is
revelling in a role for which al
most any dramatic actress would
Voyager," she has three lovers, 30
costumes and sort of three-Way
role. She plays a 20-year-old miss,
28-year-old bachelor girl, and a
smartly dressed and happily ad-
jUsted young woman of the world.
Her character is a complex and
changing thing influenced by neu-
roses, Illustrations, mother-h hatred,
love on mountain tops and other
overtoneS of despair and joy that
are apple pie for her. Also, for the
first time in many pictures, she
gets all the sympathy.
HERE'S THE RECORD
A glance at the record shows
that conditions have not always
been so pleasant. She began pleas
antly enough with George ArlisS in
The Man Who Played God" In
Three On a Match" she was a
stenographer and sat on the boss
lap.
In Dark Horse her third, she
was secretary again, but the cy-
Gle had begun. She was arrested.
With few exceptions from then
on, and for SO more pictures, Bette
Davis was a mean woman. When
retribution caught up with her in
the eighth reel, however, it was
accepted so gallantly that the au-
dience's heartstrings were yanked
out by tho roots. Thus the big-eyed
demi heroine built solid
reputation for playing what she
calls 1.-The guilty gals"
In recent roles she seemed to
be reaching for new heights of in
dllt IlCl Solti,
grasping character in THE Little
Foxes" was neatly emphasized by
the quiet mood and the southern
locale. I'm This Our Life" found
her mistreating Olivia de Havil-
land and stealing her man.
The change of pace in Nov,
Voyager" is sudden and probably
healthful-better for her, she be-
lieves, than the complete reversal
to trivial comedy represented by
THE Bride Came COD" Any
way, she's happy about it.
GOOD NEWS
Cne of these days-or years, at
least-youll make no complaint
when ushered to a front seat in a
crowded movie or Shunted over
against a wall. There will be no
eye strain, no distortion of images
so that Eugene Palette looks like
the Thin Man.
This is no dream. Some men
have been out here installing what
they call a Retiscope screen in a
Imperial Valley press., 1942-05-26
Former Residents S
De a+h Announced

Valley friends of Mrs. J. r.
Bransby of San Francisco will be
grieved to learn of her death on
May 18 in that city.
Mrs. Bransby is the mother of
Donald C. Bransby of Tucson. Ari-
zone, son-in-law of Mr.. and Mrs.
c. B. Collins Of Ell Centre.
The Bransby lived in Imperial
for number of years, Mr.. Bransby
having owned drug store in that
city from 1918-24 MI SranSby's
death occurred shortly Sfter Christ
mas.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-05-26
Can+cen Given
Honey Supply

Through the generosity of Harry
Cross, we'll known beekeeper of the
valley, the Ell Centre servicemen' S
canteen has a stock of honey on
hand.
Any woman wishing honey to
make cookies for the canteen may
get honey from this supply, but
since the canteen has no contain
ers available, she must bring her
own receptacle.
The canteen is open daily from
3 pm. until late in the evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-05-26
Dan West Honor
Guest at Party

Dan West, county assessor col
lector, celebrated his Goth birth
day anniversary Monday and in
honor of that event his staff at
the court house gave a party in his
honor, serving ice cream and the
handsome birthday cake, and pre-
senting him with a biography of
Will Rogers, Mr.. West resembling
the famous humorist in appearance
decidedly. The resemblance be-
tween the two was often noted SO
this particular gift was decidedly
appropriate.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-05-26
Breakfast Party
ForC.y. 90.

c. Y. o. members, after receiving
Holy Communion in body Sun
day morning, adjourned to the
California hotel for business
meeting and breakfast.
Those present were: MIR. and Mrs.
Tony De Vita, the Misses Violet
Niboli, Pauline Niboli. Rena Niboli
Mary Virginia McNeece, Marie
Skinner, Ida Kathriner, Gertrude
Kathriner, Mary Weiss, Elizabeth
Weiss, Margaret Reed; Messrs. Ben
Adamek, S. w. Thompson, Joe Sex
ton. Thomas Feeney, Bud Nc
Neece.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-05-26

local theater, and it's amazing. At
demonstration, I moved all over
the house and even found that
there was little distortion when I
stood on the stage at the very edge
of the screen.
It's an optical trick done with
two concentric sheets of woven
glass fiber curved to approximate
the curve of the projection lens.
That's about as much as I UNDER
stand, except that it really works.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-05-26
Imperial PIT. "A.
Ne cts "Wednesday

IMPERIAL, May 26-Last meet
ing of Imperial PIT. A. is sched-
uled for Wednesday night, May 27,
at o'clock in the high school audi
torium.
A film, Fighting the Fire Bomb
will be shown and the Camp Fire
girls will appear on the program
which is open to the general pub
lie
Imperial Valley press., 1942-05-26
Announcements
Of Mee+inqs

ROsc-Mesquite home department
will meet Thursday, 1920 a. m.
Miss Florence Glenn. home demon
Stration agent, being present fer
the morning meeting. A pot luck
luncheon will be featured at noon
and election of officers is the chief
item of business. The meeting will
be held at the home of Mrs. Claude
Morris, Imperial.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-05-26
Organize Cavalry
Unit of WADCA

Organization OF a cavalry unit
of the Women's Ambulance and
Defense corps of America will be
effected at meeting Wednesday
night, 7:3O o'clock at 1926 Euclid
avenue.
The purpose of this group is to
provide for courier work and for
emergency first aid in regions where
automobiles are unable to travel.
New recruits unable to ride will be
given instruction.
1t. Shirley Park, commanding Of
ficer of the WADCA of Imperial
Valley will take applications for
new recruits.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-05-26
Imperial Valley Press

Established April 20. 1901 Pub
lished every afternoon except Sat.
urday and Sunday Saturday after
noon issue now succeeded by the
Sunday Post-Press, established 1876,
by the Imperial Valley Publishing
company. 625 State Street. FL Cen
tro, California.
Paul Jenkins, publishe'. y. c. John
ston, vice-president and general man
ager; E. A. FiiziIugh. secretary and
managing editor.
West Holiday Co. Inc, National Ad
vertising Representatives.
Member. California Newspaper Pub
fishers Association.
Entered at FL Centro, Calf. post
office as second class matter
Subscription rates in California. Sc
per copy.
In conjunction with the Post Press
(Sundays), per month 75c paid In ad-
vance. 3 months, S2.10; 6 months
S4.00; one year $3.50; outside Cali
torpia 81 per month.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-05-26

also Miss Helen Terrence, who at
tended Mrs. Ernest Zinn, and Ju-
Illus Slovak who was best man for
Mr. Zinn, and the brides parents,
MI and Mrs Ware.
Ernest Zinn left last weekend for
Fort Ord where he has been sta
toned.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-05-26

Convention reports, announce
ment of committee appointments,
plans for further activities high
lighted the monthly meeting of the
board of managers of the 29th dis
trict, California Congress of Par
Imperial Valley press., 1942-05-26
House Guests at
WeakIeyHome

Mr.. and Mrs. Guy A. Weakley
IRE enjoying visit from Mrs. Weak
lev's anrt, Miss Halle Rowlby of
Los Angeles and from Mrs. w. F.
Tidyman of Fresno.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-05-26
Sets Date For
Recital

Elizabeth Waterman, voice teach
er, will present her students in
recital Saturday nlgha June 13. 8
O'Clock in the Methodist social hall
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-03-31
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Having qualified as administrator
Of the estate of Wesley Eaton, dc.
ceased, late of Vance County, North
Carolina, this is to notify all per
sons having claims against the estate
of said deceased to exhibit them o
the undersigned, at Henderson. n. G..
on or before the 18th day Of March,
1913, OF this notice will be pleaded
in bar of their recovery.
All persons indebted to said estate
Will please make immediate payment
OF same.
This the 18th day of March, 1912.
CHARLES W. WILLIAMSON,
Administrator of the Estate of
Wesley Eaton, deceased.
l7-24-3l-7-l4-2l
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-03-31
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIONS

NOTICE is hereby gwen that I have
Qualified as administrator of the Es-
tate of w. NJ. Young, late Of Vance
County.
All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate
payment to the undersigned. All per
sons having claims against said es-
tate are notified to present them to
the undersigned at his Office in the
Law Building in Henderson on OF
before the First Day of April, 1915,
or this Notice will be pleaded in bar
of recovery.
This the 3lst day of March, 1912
JASPER B. HICKS,
Administrator of The Estate of
". M. Young.
5l-1-l4-2l-28-5
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-03-31
XTRA-CURRICULAR

His education at Andover Academy
was terminated abruptly for Hum:
phrey Bogart when the headmaster
discovered him and soma other stu
dents ducking a junior professor.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-03-31
India 5 Best Chance

BMtan~u..g. r.. midas. ...e.ua.
status aua -e.--s1t eminent iall9@-
.us Tie &a.H-a< contain H. -1a.. Oh.
It is the ae~t s.eaee tue AI.-.e# aa#
Huoes haze esel .aa t. .e. t
then a#a aa--. and they ~. be u.e.
wiser If TREY accept q. k.er .-.e
status e4et na# ha.c is bette tHa.
any sort - condition. t..t HauIa ae
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-03-31
Prices
Lower

New York. March 3l.-(AP)-Cot~
ton futures opened % to 60 cents a
bale higher.
Around midday the list was I'M
changed to Is cents a bale lower.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-03-31

Another hero of the week viii he
The Easter parader who dous his
tHeFy without benefit of Tire for
htdden weather forecast.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-03-31

FOR SALE: GENERAL ELECTRIC
stove IN good condition, table tor
model, Call l65-W. ~ g.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-03-31

FOR GOOD REBUILT SFCOyn
hand tor new furniture come to X
+ SaticrWh'te and Sons. mean Fro
l9-tf
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-03-31
WANT ADS
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YOUR HOME DEFENSE me-,
Wit" adequate Insurance a~gaInI, va
hazard. This Is important nnm'
consult US. Insurance Department.
Ni'i@ehS BANK and Trust Co. Dc
FOR RENT: FOUR ROOM uCI.a-
at BoWen's Crossing. See ~
Williams, Route ,, Henderson ~
3O-2t
LOST TUESDAY MORNING ,,.
Raleigh road between Cnc,-C,t
plant and Garnett street I ora
ne"Ny green tarpauln. Reward
City Fuel Co. a. ",o:
IT PAYS TO BUY GOOD SHORE
ana nave them repaired. They lnat
oetter-laSt longer. New hnoIS
rubDcr, leather, COMPOSITION No.
Wlch Shoe Repair, phone AL W.
call for and deliver. 2,',es
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+. S~atiCrWh'te and Sons. u,gl. F,ro
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see, call or write John ", Nav
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FOR SALE: GENERAL FLFCTp1C
>toNe IN good condition. ta5.n .ao
model. Call l65-W. ali.
Two PLACES TO SERVE Won
Hi Top No. 3, Raleigh Road ana
Greyhound Soda Shop at Blu. Sta.
ton. Real Pig Barbecue. and hos,
Brunswick stew. Red Taylor 2o-ti
NEW SOLES AND HEELS VIII
give many months more wear n
your old shoes. You'll like our ovo
pert work. Phone 638. We call for
and deliver. GrisSom's Shoe Sbon
23-tf
FOR RENT: FOUR ROOM FIRST
tlear unfinished apartment, ono
block from, town. tour ta4n bou,a
SouthaIl street. Phone 34l-W P
l.. Mustlan. al,
FOR OFFICE SUPPLIES AN3
equipment, It's Affords. Complete
STOCK to iIll yuur needs. Affords
FlntnG and Office Supply Co.
Hhour - o6t,
We PAY HIGHEST PRICES FOR
corn - yellow and WH.'u- also
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-03-31

WO PLACES TO SERVE YOU
Hi Top No. ?, Raleigh Road, and
Greyhound Soda Shop at Bu. STA.
ton, Real Pig Barbecue, and bes.
Brunswick stew. Red Tavlor 2olt,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-03-31

IT PAYS TO BUY GOOD sEOro
and nave them repaired. They Ion5
oetter-laSt longer. New hnoIS
rubpcr, leather, composition Nor'
WIch Shoe Repair. phone al w.
"'" "'!-Nei' 2l-tt
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-03-31

LOST TUESDAY MORNING O,.
Raleigh road between Cnr,-C-t>
plant and Garnet strect la'd
ne"\y green tarpauln. Reward
City Fuel Co. AN
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-03-31

FOR RENT: FOUR ROOM HOUsF
at BoWen's Crossing. See
Williams Route ,, Henderson
30-2ti
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-03-31

YOUR HOME DEFENSE BEcr,,e
WITH adequate insurance ag,iN''No
hazards This Is lmporf4nt al
consult us. Insurance Department.
citizens Bank and Trust Co 80
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-03-31

GOOD QUALITY SHONELS, Lo\N
handle. at Sl.69. Alex $. NalhIi'.
Building Supplies. "I-'t
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-03-31

OUR DRY CLEANING METHODS
bring back new life and color W
your old garments and ave you
money by giving you more WeaIl'
every garment. Vance Cleaning 20.
UhOne 1913. 80
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-03-31

UNIVERSAL RANGES Sll995 AND
up-ScVeral good used tieclIIJ
Ranges, Refrigerators ana 81,
Stoves. New and used Battery ana
Electric Radios. See us for YOU
Electrical Needs. Henderson booh
Co. Phone no.. @o-u
The southern news., 1942-01-03
EDITORIAL

itons They really bringing things pass some are
supporting hospitals schools for blind orphanages parks
ard Fairgrounds, golf courses tennis courts ETC.
Quite contrast however the activities of our
cia clubs in our city So far only accomplishments have
been the promotion of several Dances bridge parties din
neS etc. that empty purses and leave us with nothing
but hang overs With about fifteen clubs here no one
can gansay that spend approximately $4,000 annually
social events and not much as 5000 year on some
lasting projects
The social side of each individual should be stated but
not ndulged. AS ara much prone to seek
pleasures which vanish like the mist of morning Strug
Cling against odds for the right be recognized equals
among other is about time that we lay aside
chldshness and face facts AS long as we spend
pennies to dance out shoes all night support strong
beverage manufacturer, out highways with joy
rides etc. expect to reach the mark among
the civilized nations that desire.
True the members of the other have their social
events but they mix the worthwhile interests with them
In city, if observe the activities of the Kwans
Lions Civtans Opmsts, and Others will see that they
all have undertaken profitable project 1t is the fore
thought of this that has kept them and will keep them
ahead of long lag behind with socals They
planning constantly to improve themselves For what
planning ?-The next dance.
The southern news., 1942-01-03

Whenever you go up town to make purchases of mer-
chandse not sold by have you ever stopped
to think that there stores that do not appreciate
Negro business Even though your dollar is worth hun
dred pennies there firms that not anxious
to give you service Often when you walk stores
the clerks will give you the cod shoulder and will wait
you only when they cannot avoid it. Some of the man
ayers will tell you that they do not prefer your pa
tronage they don't express it that way their airs al
tspeak out aloud.
If this manner is their policy we not expect to
break through the wall and demand change Immediately
But show them that conscious Of the fact
that our reception cordial that do not welcome
such nonchalant treatment; that anxious
to gve them dollars than they to receive them
We can also refrain from persistng helping to support
them with mites Perhaps in time they will realize that
pride and their unthoughtfu actions brought them
no large returns.
The southern news., 1942-01-03
TOO MANY KILLINGS

In recent weeks we have heard of IN unusually large
number of deaths among people which have resulted
from quarres other unrendy encounters In most Of
the cases. the guilty persons have been appehended but
judgments by the courts have been very lenen against
them. In complete acqutals have been noted
But even if convictions given is doubtful that the
sentences will be comparable to the loss of life.
We here in Asheville will agree that sufficient penal
have not been taken to make lives at
the hands of Others We have looked anxiously While
our local courts have either liberated murderers
have inflicted sentence them that is not COM
parable to that given for larceny snatchng the
like Certainly misdemeanor against lives greater
than any other that can be mentioned
Laws may not in all cases save lives against some
criminal nevertheless would like to think that are
guaranteed and are given the full protection provided
the statutes
The southern news., 1942-01-03
PAST IS PROLOGUE"
A THOUGHT ON THE OLD YEAR
By Ruth TayIOr

Past Prologue is the inscription that great build
ing which houses the Archives of the United States
Past is Prologue The dctators whose insane lust for
have laid waste continent and whose mad dreams
have engufed u.s. should pause at these words and
shou consider their meaning.
Past Prologue" What is past but struggle for
freedom for all oppressed and dsheartened peoperegous
freedom political freedom economic freedom The founding
fathers beloved of every patriotic orator. Incorporated this
urge for freedom the classic phrases of the preamble
the Constitution and in the Bill of Rights which is the
Magma Charta of Freedom.
Past is Prologue" The past is useful in determining
what the future shall be- With the rs nation p@s
turn aside from the cre help that rise
from the victims OF the oppression, helness ne
pie whose only fault that their wayyEaro tho wavs
that they had possessions the
lords of Europe and Asia coveted? With mast record
can we turn away like the Pharaisee from tie wounded
traveller? But binding up the injured did th Good S
martan is not enough The time of talk has passed Ac
has been forced upon US we must heip orl'e tlA
from the Jericho Road
"Past is Prologue" But the past is fulfilled
the desire for better future which it had ncul
our hearts an minds, bears fruit The pitt is bu
ogue to the future-and must make the fut
Past is Prologue" To keep the promise
we must stand firm now for and fight to y
right. We must not compromise with evil.
into practice the truth by which we hold sove
this nation: THAT all created equal
dowed by their Creator with certain inalienabld
fe liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"
great, but the past has trained for the
present. We can do all that is demanded Of us
The southern news., 1942-01-03
RACE POLICEMEN TO HELP COMBAT CRIME

The homcdal rate among the Negroes here is alarm
ing. Since January l. 194 about nine Negroes have met
death at the hands of other persons This average Of
killing month, including the many stabbings
frequently reported Certainly this record to which
point with pride 1t shows axty or neglect
Besides weighs heavily upon the debt of city
in beneficial purposes.
Maybe of the great for the continuance Of
the of crime has been the eniency of courts
giving justice to the guilty parties be they white black
1t is evident that the life of the coored pro-
teced by laws If the full penalty of the law dealt
upon the murderers ad assaants potential murderers
might be diss1aded from their would-be course.
Our polio is either small to spread protec-
tion among the sum districts where crimes pre-
these Whatever the reason the districts needing po
lice protection most lack it the greatest
Operators of all isreputable places ought to be
yelled by law hold certain standards for behavior of their
patrons and visitors Certainly chagrinned some
of the conducts of business places.
To help solve this problem too Negro policemen should
be hired and placed in bad sections throughout the
city where they could that the law is enforced Already
Charlotte is ftpoTtng decrease in crime in colored
tionss; they have placed the police force
kel are the city and county officials with the re
ey are contemplating increasing the the number
Fo policemen. <
# the city of Ashevie would put forth conscientious
effort it could do much towards Combating with and de-
creasing this situation reference to murders
people.
The southern news., 1942-01-03
WILLIAMS CONNECTED
WITH RUPERT co.

NEW YORK = Setting the his
toric precedent as the first major
concern in the United States to
employ a Negro in such a ca
pacity. Jacob Rupert, Brewery,
New York, announced recently
that Ellis A. williams, prominent
social and civic worker of 435
Convent Ave, has been named
Special Representative of the firm
for the British West Indies. The
announcement, made by George
E. Rupert, President of the con-
cern, through Harry NJ Birsner,
General Sales Manager revealed
that Mr.. Williams Is scheduled to
sail soon for the West Indies.
In his position, Mr.. williams
will maintain headquarters in Trim
idad and will cover territory in
cluding Jamaica, British Guinea,
Tobago. Grenada, Barbados, st.
Vincent. Dominica. st. Lucia, An
tigua, st. Kits, Montserrat and
Nevis. Establishing OF an exclus-
i've agency by Mr. Williams, fol-
lowing the recent opening of
similar office by the Alcoa Steam
ship Company, is seen as evidence
of awakening interest by major
United States companies in the
hitherto almost unexplored field
of the islands, the population of
which is over two and one-half
millions, and more than 80 per
cent Negro.
A native of Trinidad. Mr.. WILL
Jams has been citizen of the
United States for 13 years and has
been active in the civic, social.
political and business life of each
community in which he has lived.
A former student of New York
University and Edinburgh Univer-
sity, Scotland, Mr.. Williams has
travelled extensively throughout
Europe, South America and the
West Indies, and has held MANY
positions of responsibility. He has
served as district sales manager
for the Rubel Coal and Ice Cor
poration, Brooklyn. advertising
manager, the Boston Chronicle:
payroll manager. U. S. Department
OF the Interior, working under
Drs. Robert s. Weaver and Ira
deA. Reid; and special sales rep-
resentative for the Gordon Baking
Company.
lie has worked actively with
the National Association for the
zaiIkR pcNdRent of CoIorod ~,