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Imperial Valley press., 1942-08-31
BACK To JOB

Desk Sergeant T. P. Farmer is
back at Ell Centre police station
this week after a vacation spent at
Ell Centre airport at Seeley. Farmer
acted as a guard there during his
two weeks holiday.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-08-31
BEAT HEAT

Alter bathing is a good time to apply
Mexican Heat Powder to relieve heat rash.
and hep prevent. it. Absorbs perspi-
ration, often the cause of irritation.
Always demand Mexican Heat Powder.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-08-31
HEAR FROM son

Mr.. and Mrs. D. B. Roberts have
heard from their son, David Roberts,
who informed them he is stationed
at the basic air training school in
San Bernardino.
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bestiality of the japanese war ma
chine.
Grew. a career diplomat who has
spent the last 10 years in Japan
and is probably the best informed
person on events in Tokyo as they
affected American relations during
that time. gave his first public ad-
dress last night In a radio talk, he
told how glad he was to be home,
described the last hours in Tokyo
before Pearl Harbor. and denounced
japanese atrocities in the strongest
terms yet uttered by an American
official
Before discussing the ugly side
of cruelty. brutality and utter bes-
tiality. the ruthleSsneSs and rapaci-
ouSness of the japanese military
machine which brought on this
war" Grew paid tribute to his many
japanese friends who used to con-
trive to bring him gifts while i'm
prisOned in the embassy.
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NO ROAD FOR RETREAT

when they struck" he said.
they made no provision for failure;
they left no road open for retreat.
They struck with all the force and
power at their command. And they
will continue to fight in the same
manner until they are utterly crush
ed"
Grew said the stupidity of Japa-
nese police in charge of American
internees was surpassed only by
their utter cruelty.
One American was bound secure
ly hand and foot, and rolled over or
his back. The police poured six
buckets of water into his mouth and
nostrils. The prisoner lost conscious
ness, and was revived so the process
could be repeated.
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Discharged wPB
Officials Indicted

Continued from Page Onc)
tally needed machine tools with a
market value in excess of $150-
OOO,' to remain idle for a period
of more than six week" since no
report on their availability was
made
The indictment charges that En-
erman owed II used machine tools
which had been, but were no long
er. under lease to the British pur-
chasing commission but did not re-
port their availability to tht OPA
or WPB.
Instad. at meeting here May
10, he allegedly gave Rhoads and
Glaser who were charged with thu
duty and function of locating all
available used machine tools and
putting them into use and produc-
ton of war materials at the earliest
possible moment" an option to
purchase the tools for $4,000 on
or before June 25
MADE NO REPORT
Emerman, the indictment charg-
ed, agreed to make no report TO
the OPA or WPB on their avail
ability. while Rhoads and CHASER
allegedly agreed to make no re-
commentator for a freeze" order
against the tools or to report
their existence.
The option was signed in Chi
cago June 10 and the next day. in
Philadelphia, 1t was transferred to
the OBrien Machinery Co. for 500
900. Two checks for $500 each
were executed by Clarence J. o.
Brien, payable to Rhoads and Gla-
ser, and six days later he mailed
Rhoads another check for $500
and delivered to CHASER $1,000 in
cash and a check for $500, it
was charged.
Rhoads was president Of the
Gates Marble 81 Tile Co. of In
dianapolis from 1925 to l94l. Chaser
was employed by various machine
tool companies until May, 1910,
when he was hired as a technical
adviser by the British Purchasing
Commission. Both joined WPB in
January
Imperial Valley press., 1942-08-31
'COnductorette' Conduct

Louise
Allbritton.
left. and
Marjorie
Lord,
Universal
starlets,
model
uniform to
be adopted
by Los
Angeles
company
when women
replace men
conductors.
Increased
Jus patronage
expected.
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NOT TO BLAME

They are not the people who
brought on this war" he said They
were personally loyal to me to the
end"
But the other side of the picture
was sharp contraSt-his descrip-
tion of the water cure inflicted upon
elderly missionaries. of the treachery
Of the high officials.
That Japanese military machine
and military caste and military sys-
tenn must be utterly crushed. their
credit and predominance must be
utterly broken. for the future safety
and welfare of the United States
and of the United Nations, and for
the future safety and welfare of
civilization and humanity" Grew
said.
let US put it in a nutshell: there
is NOT sufficient room in the area
of the Pacific ocean for a peaceful
America. for any and all of the
peace loving United Nations, and
a swashbuckling Japan"
He cautioned Americans against
expecting Japan 70 crack under
/ pressure Of reverses-they will serve
only to steel the japanese for great
or sacrifices.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-08-31

IN color on cloth, these
insignia are great for sew
ing on youngsters shirts,
sweaters or jackets. Start a
collection. While they last,
you get one of these regu-
lation Air Corps Squadron
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Insignia-the kind actual.
ly on fighters and bombers
- FREE every time you
buy a War Stamp from
your Shell Dealer or Shell
Service Station. A new one
out each week.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-11-16
Union Service
Thanksgiving
Eve Planned

Thanksgiving will be celebrated
by those churches affiliated with
the city ministerial association in a
union service to be conducted We'd
ncsday night, Thanksgiving eve, in
the First Baptist church. Nov 25.
Preliminary plans for this service
were discussed at the meeting OF
the ministerial association Monday
morning at the California hotel
Complete details have not been ar
ranged, but it was announced that
Father Edward Hutchinson of ST
Paul'S church. president of the min
iSterial association, will deliver the
Thanksgiving message. The Rev. Mr.
E. l.. Carter of the state Street
Christian church will be in charge
of the musical part of the program
and the Rev. Mr.. Hayden S. Sears
OF the Methodist church, of the
Scripture reading, the invocation,
etc.
Guy A. Wcaklcy, district Superin-
tcndent of schools and member of
the association, spoke to the group,
making number of suggestions for
thc observance, one of which was
that the association supply material
so that every family in the city
might read the same spiritual mes
sage at the Thanksgiving break
last table, making the day a real
ono of Thanksgiving in the spirit
OF President Rooscvclt's request.
This plan was adopted by the asso-
ciation
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Mckinley P.-T.A.
Has Excellent
Meet Friday

Splendid attendance and a de-
cidedly interesting program, high
lighted Mckinley Parent Teacher
associations meeting Friday in the
school,
Guy A. Weakley, district superin-
tendent, was the speaker, talking
on reading achievement and its sig
nificance, being asked many ques-
tions afterwards by the interested
mothers.
The program opened with the
singing of THE Halls of Monte
yuma" and Anchors Aweigh" by
the school children Mrs. H. R.
Anderson, chairman of volunteer
services, Ell Centre chapter of the
American Red Cross, made a plea
for workers at the Red Cross surgi-
cal dressings center in the Ten
Thousand club
Mothers were invited to join the
study group which will meet We'd
nesday at 10 am. at the home OF
Mrs. Riley Mcbride with Mrs. Ray
mond Reeder as the leader, the
topic being Discipline"
After the program. fourth grade
room mothers served tea: Mesdames
Robert Allen, c. B. Hall, j. H. Nc
Cord, Lee Wood, Riley Mcbride, and
H. v. Butler
Mrs. Allen, president, conducted
the business meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-11-16
Methodist Fall
Musicale is
Successful

Tho Methodist church Sunday
night was filled to OvcrflOWing with
an enthusiastic audience which en-
joycd every moment Of the junior
and seniors choirS' fall musicale
Despite temporary blackout,
caused when the high wind blew a
light pole down, the concert pro-
ceeded without hitch and every
enc was delighted with the pro-
gram.
In addition to the splendid work
by the two choirS, the program in
cll'1cd excellent solo numbers by
Eugene Moore, baritone; Wendell
Waterman. 'violinist; Mrs. Eugene
Moore. soprano, and Laura Rcdden
Mcfarland, soprano and guest So
loiSt.
The junior choir sang an anthem
with Danny Stroud, 10y Lou Arm
strong and Dorothy Mae Hatch as
scloists, and also the Prayer
from the HanSel and Gretcl opera.
Highlights of the senior choir's
work was the sacred cantata, Hear
NV Prayer" CMendelsSohn) in
which the incidental solos were pre-
sentcd by Gloria Payne and Mrs.
George S. WaShburn.
Choir directors are Mrs. Eugene
Waterman. Mrs. Dorothy Arm
strong: accompanies, Mrs. Edna
Hcunesscy. and Mrs. S. p. Holiday,
Barbara DosS accompanying Mrs.
Mcfarland and Mrs. Charles Bar
tholomcW. Mr.. Waterman.
Francie Lee Kirk read the Scrip
lures and the Rev Mr. Hayden S.
Sears, conducted the service, pro-
norncing invocation and bcnedic-
ton and giving a brief message.
All proceeds so to the church
organ fund and the largest cffcr-
tory of any concert was taken this
Sunday, the fund now totaling
$3.50.
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cs..sa.' sshsa. OF Interest to Women ssss'' eas.
Anne Hardy 0~h
Society
Clubs
Entire Nos Club S
Military Ball
Gala Affair

The national colors of red. white
and blue, aside from their patriotic
significance, are decidedly deco
rative, as Entire Nos club members
realized Saturday night when they
found the Ten Thousand clubhouse
decorated mcst attractively for the
clubs dance, military ball.
Center of attention was the
American flag, while hundreds of
white stars decorated the hall it,
self. The buffet table was smart
with it's red and white stripes and
blue stars, the whole setting being
most effective.
Specially dances were in keeping
with the military theme and just
prior to the serving of refresh
ments, a grand march took place.
The committee in charge of the
arrangements fer this gala affair
was headed by Mr.. and Mrs. S. S.
Campbell, assisted by Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence McFaddin, Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis B. MvManus, Mr.. and Mrs.
VLADIMIR Aronovici.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-11-16
HOLLYWOOD
DIV EDcLINE UOIINCON

kiss and make up. They're telling
friends they are unhappy apart
Harry Guttman saw the hand
writing on the well. And now he's
one of the most popular character
actors in Hollywood. Shortly aft
er Pearl Harbor nc invested $500
in Nazi uniforms from a local cos
tune company. He says 1t was the
finest investment he ever made
For months now Guttman and his
uniforms haven't had a days rest.
Right now he's working in two anti
Nazi films at goth Century Fox.
Secret Mission" and "Chetniks."
PAT WILL SING
Sign of a Hollywood bootblack
stand hit by urait: Shines by Ap-
pointment Only Brought to
pictures by Paramount because of
her singing voice, Patricia Morrison
has never been permitted to sing
Until now She'll warble a duct
with Kenny Baker in Monograms
Silver Skates" . Overheard by
Gracia Allen at the Brown Derby:
His life hasn't changed very much
He's simply exchanged a mother
in-laW for a sergeant
They're calling John Boles' return
to the screen in MGMs Private
Miss Jones" a comeback. But what
a comeback. He's receiving $4,000
a week.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-11-16

Junior cluD sponsors, SCmc $50 nav
ing been earned for that purpose
by this means.
Greenery made a background for
the stage against which the gaily
wrapped prizes stood out in relief,
these prizes all being contributed
by merchants, individual business
men and women as we'll as by firms,
as we're the supplies for the re-
freShments
Mrs. Ben Hulse, Ten Thousand
club president, and MIS-. w. A. Ton
dro, the vice-preSident and advisor
for the Juniors, poured, the tea
table repeating the festive fall
theme in its smart appointment.
MANY PRIZES
Mrs. j. w. BeshearS, Junior club
president, presented the prizes, an
nouncing the names of the donors
as she made the awards, the prizes
going as follows, in the order of
scores, to Mrs. j. w. WEIGH. high !;
Mrs. Jaw Rice. Mrs. Frank Birk-
hauSer, Mrs. j. ID. Townsend, Mrs.
J. A. Straub, Mrs. II. A. Spear,
Mrs. Homer Spear. Miss Maria
Birkhauser. Ms. w. A. Tondro,
Mrs. w. p Meagher, Mrs. H. l..
! Parker, Mrs. r. d. McPherrin, Mrs
Charles P. Delp, Mrs. Theodore B.
Reynolds, Mrs. Merritt c. Garfield,
Miss Frankie Nell Birkhauser, Mrs.
c. S. Reed. Mrs. VLADIMIR Arono-
vici, Mrs. John T Rice, Mrs. Roy
Hammond, Mrs. w. j. McClelland.
Other prizes. door, etc, went to
Mrs. Don C. Bitter, Mrs. Allen p.
Nuffer, Mrs. George r. Kirk.
Mrs. r. B. Dessert, Jr, was gen.
eral chairman. assisted by many
of her fellow club members. Mrs.
Gerald Port and Mrs. Robert Car
ter were in charge of the refresh
mentS.
Proceeds will be used for the den-
tai clinic fer underprivileged chill
drcn and for the scrvicemcns cam
teen.
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CALENDAR
MONDAY


MelOiand farm center, &, hlamitOs
school
Cactus Gavcl club, 6:15, California
hotel
El Centre lodge No. 384, +. and
A. NJ, 1880, i,I.sOnic temple
Carpenters, 1880, Labor temple
Red Cross board, 1880, hcadquar-
ters
Soroptimists, 1880, Barbara WORTH
Night school classes, ia, high
school
TUESDAY
P.-T.A. study groups, 9:i5, Hard
ing school
Christian Women, 10, Hcltviilc
church
CalcXico-Heber P.-TA., 3, Hoff-
man school, CalcXico
Home food production meeting, 6,
California hotel
Parish dinner, $50, st. PauIs
Central Labor council, 1880, Labor
temple
Oasis Shrine No. 20, w. $. of j.,
3, Masonic temple
Eagles, 8, $50 Broadway
Night school classes, 10, hiefi
school
Football. CalCxico Imperial, &,
Imperial
Imperial Valley press., 1942-11-16

Among the dignitarieS present for
the occasion were Nellie j. Com
bellack of Long Beach, supreme
worthy guide; Jessie r. Brown of
Campo, district deputy for District
No. /; Josephine Hamilton from
Los Angeles, district deplty for Dis
trict No. 3; Ray Lewis of Calvary
Shrine, Long Beach, district su-
preme Watchman of shepherds;
Cora McManus, worthy high priest
ess of Omar Shrine, Glendale;
Katherine Leonard, worthy high
priesteSs of Artabays Shrine, Pasa-
dena; Irma Lachenmyer, worthy
high priestess of Fullerton Shrine
Thelma Venderluck, worthy high
priestess of Damascus Shrine, San
ia Ana; Betty Throop, Adam Leon
ard, watchman of shepherds for
Pasadena Shrine; Arthur Tamularo,
Watchman of shepherds for Fuller
ton; Mrs. Harriet McMachiel men,
bers of the obituary committee of
Supreme Shrine.
The program for the evening in
cluded three beautiful vocal solos
by Mrs. H. T. Miller and two ex-
cellent readings, poems, by George
Wood.
Mrs. Brown was presented with
a beautiful handmade Cambridge
server, Mrs. Leroy Little of Calexico
making the presentation for the
Oasis Shrine members. Corsages
were given to the district deputy
and to the supreme officers.
Tables in the banquet hall made
a brilliant picture with their CEN
terpieces, colorful arrangements of
autumn leaves. pomegranates. ap-
pies, ivy and bright-hued candles,
the decorations being the work of
Mrs. H. l.. Bush.
Refreshments were arranged by
a committee headed by Mrs. Guy
Echols, Calexico, assisted by Mr..
and Mrs. E. N. D, Hatch, Mrs. w. d.
Carey, Mrs. Leroy Gillett, Mrs. ".
Z. Erickson, Mrs. Ben HulSe, Mrs.
George Culver.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-11-16
George Seib bert's
Bir+hdayHonored
A+C|ub Ne e+ino

George Seibert was presented with
6 birthday cake at the meeting
of the Young Neighbors' club held
recently at the Will Won Fluss home
where an evening of games was also
enjoyed.
Loren Leger, George Seibert and
Annie Mae Seibert won the prizes.
The group wrote letters in a little
book to be sent to Bill Fay who
is stationed at Kodiak, Alaska.
Earl Beshcrs, president, conduct
ed a. brief business meeting.
Mrs. Won Fluss, assisted by Mrs,
Lloyd Sigmon, served rcfrcShmen. S
her table being charming with its
ccnterpiece of yellow and pink
roses lighted py candles in yellow
and gold, with golden autumn
leaves adding an effective note.
Those present were Loren Leg
er, vernon and Gertrude Sigmon,
Wilma and Earl Beshers, Hazel,
Annie Mae and George Seibert.
Jimmy Munson was a guest.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-11-16
Malcolm Macurda
ToGive T ak for
Evening Division

THE Unconquercd Peoples" is
the timely subject for the talk
which Malmolm Macurda will give
for the Ten Thousand clubs eve
ming division at the meeting Thurs
day night of this week, 8 o'clock,
in the clubhouse.
Mr.. Macurda is an excellent
speaker and members are looking
forward to his discussion which is
of particular interest at the pres
ent time.
Mrs. William Pata, chairman, will
conduct business meeting during
which members will set an evening
for their surgical dressings work,
having learned that it will not be
feasible to do the work on the
meeting night.
Mrs. c. S. Reed is chairman for
the refreshments to be served after
the program, Miss Eva Horton and
Mrs. Russell Timmons assisting her
Imperial Valley press., 1942-11-16
Tamelu+a Group
Aids Red Gross

Tamcluta Camp Fire girls will
Give The proceeds from their grease
collection to the Red Cross. having
decided ON the project at recent
meeting.
Other projects include: painting
grease cans to be distributed later
splattcr printing of leaves, and the
making of Christmas scrapbookS.
This group also is planning an out
ing, taking their lunches, with out
door cooking of eggs on a hot rock
the main feature of the lunch.
Nancy Young is to show the group
how this is done. After this cook
out. The girls will 90 on a hike.
At this meeting, those present
were. Ida Ruth Robertson, Joan
Klyne, Eleanor Roberts, Marion Bo-
lin. Nancy Gallagher, Francis Lee
Kirk, Mary Lou Flynt and Nancy
Young.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-11-16
New Congressman
To Speak at
Convention

"One of the happiest moments
of the convention will be when
have the pleasure and satisfaction
of introducing Congressman John
Phillips to the club women of the
Southern District" declared Mrs.
r. L. Glasby of Calexico, district
president for the past two years,
on the eve of her departure for
Riverside to conduct her last con-
vention, Tuesday through Thurs
day, in the Mission Inn in that city.
On Wednesday Congressman
Phillips will be presented as one
of the speakers on government.
and this is the first time the club
women will meet him in his new
! office, that of representative in
Congress for Orange, Riverside and
Imperial counties.
A large delegation from Imperial
Valley will attend the convention,
both because of its interesting pro-
gram and as a tribute to Mrs. GlaS-
by, who for two years has served
the Southern District
Riverside, San Diego, Orange and
San Bcrnardiiio counties SO eff
GENTLY. New officers will be elect
eu at the convention.
Southern District is the first dis
trict in the California Federation
OF Women's clubs to hold a conven-
ton and may be the last as the
other districts do not hold conven-
of
into effect. Consequently much
business of Importance must be
transacted at this time as conven-
tions may be abandoned for the
duration.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-11-16

Ten Thousand club members are
anticipating their November pro-
gram with considerable interest and
pleasure since it is to be the an
nual ono presented by the Twice
Told Tales section of the club
That group presented Mrs. H. c.
Diller this year in thoroughly de-
lightfIl story which every one is
sure to enjoy for not only is it an
appealing one, but Mrs. Diller will
make it doubly SO by her manner
of presentation. Last spring the
section chose Mrs. Diller to repre-
sent the members on this program
because of the excellent work she
has done during the year.
Members of the section will be
hosteSses also during the ten hours
and they have planned refresh
ments, table and stage decorations
Imperial Valley press., 1942-11-16
Christian Women
Nee Tuesday

Women of the Christian churches
in FL Centro, Holtvillc and Braw-
ley. with a delegation from the
Imperial Community church will
meet in the Holtville Christian
church for an all-day session Tues
day. 10 a. m.
Allena Grafton of Los Angeles,
secretary, with staff of workers
will be present. The meeting will
be concerned with missionary ac-
tivities and the total work done by
women in the Christian churches
Imperial Valley press., 1942-11-16
Twice Told Tales Section
Sponsors Club Program

which will be in keeping with the
story. The Twice Told Tales sec
ton program is always an enjoyable
one and the members are determin-
ed to make this years meeting an
exceptionally enjoyable one for
their guests.
Mrs w. A. Tondro, vice-president,
will preside in the absence of Mrs
Ben Hulse, president, who will be
in Riverside representing the club
at the annual convention of the
Southern District, California Fed
Grafton of Women's clubs.
Mrs S. Emmitt Allen is to serve
as registrar and club members have
been asked by Mrs. Hulse to record
their war activities, hours of serv-
ice, etc, so that the club may have
complete record.
The business meeting will start
at 2 pm. Thursday of this week.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-11-16
No Ban on Turkey
For Thanksgiving

WARRINGTON. Nov. 16.--UP9
The share the meat program need
have no effect on the traditional
turkey dinners for Thanksgiving
if wartime budgets can stand the
cost.
The Office of War Information
today reminded Americans that
turkey and other fowl arc not in
cludcd in the voluntary 2la pounds
per week of "muScle meats" to
which individuals arc urged to linn
it themselves.
"The traditional meats of This
featS-turkey, goose. chicken and
duck-are net included in the 2t@
pounds allotment and as much of
them may be eaten by every men,
ber of the family as appetite and
common sense direct" owl said
Imperial Valley press., 1942-11-16
Library Observes
National Good
Book Week

Good book week opened Monday
at the Ell Centre public library and
in observance of the week, the Ii
brary has instituted a contest-that
of seeing which school room will
be represented by the largest num-
Der of parent visitors at the IL
brary.
Two prizes will be awarded, one
for East FL Centre and one for
the other schools in the city.
A register has been placed in the
library where those parents who
call may register their names. Visi-
tors will be shown about the Ii
brary, special book displays, par
ticularly those of books suitable for
youngsters, will be on hand, and
an exhibit of dolls of all nations
is to be featured.
In addition. varioES classes arc
to make trips to the library, and
Agnes Ferris, BigeloW. librarian
and her staff, will show the stu
dents how they may best make use
of the library facilities.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-11-16
Announcements
Of Ne etinss

Arts and Crafts section of the
Ten Thousand club will have a
regular meeting and a luncheon
Wednesday. the session starting at
10 a. m. in the club house.
Busy Bee Quilting club meets
wednesday at the home of Vera
Harris.
Mckinley PIT. A. study group
will have its session on Wednesday
also. 10 a. m, at the home of Mrs.
Riley Mcbride with Mrs. Raymond
e.. Rcedcr as the leader.
Parliamentary law section of the
Ten Thousand club has scheduled a
meeting for Wednesday morning,
$50 o'clock at the home of Mrs.
Earl Farris, 1860 Olive.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-11-16
State P.-T.A.
Leader Here

Mrs. V. E. Shepherd, study man
ager for the California Congress of
Parents and Teachers arrived in the
valley to attend the 29th district
P.-T.A. meeting Monday in Ell Gen.
tro.
Tuesday morning she planned to
confer with study groups of the El
Centre associations at a meeting at
9:45 O'Clock in Harding school. She
was to meet with Calcxico and Hebcr
associations at that afternoon in
The Hoffman school, Calcxico, with
the Brawley and WeStmorland asso-
cations Wednesday morning in
BraWley and the Holtyillc and Alamo
associations Wednesday afternoon
in Holtvillc.