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Evening star., 1942-11-28

Uncle Sam will give you many
tanks-if you get in that scrap.
Evening star., 1942-11-28

EMBASSY OF THE FIGHTING RUSSIANS-Helen Durs-
ton has sketched the mansion which 1918 has been
occupied by ENJOYS of three different types of
men Mrs George Pullman wife Of the builder railway
built the house at the cost of $50OO occupied
IT, She sold it IN few months to John Hays Hammond
gneer who lived in it, either 1918 to the
russians and was occupied by ambassador
named Boris Bakmetef In 1917 the envoy de-
parted and ambassador of the Kerensky regime
place This mans name was also Bamee but the
were not related and political enemies
After six months the Kerenky envoy up furni-
ture and sailed home with it. years only the care
taker the $1,000 mantes and the staircase
Evening star., 1942-11-28

A LITTLE want nd In The Star
brings . LOT of results. MA. 5000.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30
Morgan County Youth Grange

This meeting of the Morgan
county youth grange will be held in
the Marion high school auditorium
at Chesterhill on Wednesday even
ing, May s. 1t will be an open
meeting and a special invitation is
given to the young people of Ches-
terhill vicinity to attend this meet
ing.
The program in charge of Edith
Lindimore will be as follows: Group
singing; reading, oscar Makes a
Speech" June Mincks; dialogue,
''The Courtship of Sally and ST.
presented by Todds grange; cornet,
solo, ''The Beer Barrel Polka" by
ROLAND Startling; poem, Hope Nc.
Elfresh; one-act play, "Billy's First
Date" by Westland grange.
For refreshments. girls bring
fruit salad, boys bring cookies.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30
Deerfield Grange

Deerfeld grange will meet in
regular session Friday evening,
May 1 with the following program: !:
Eoll call, household and farming
hints to tighten daily work; ex-
change of sugarless recipes for
wartime desserts, leach lady bring
her favorite recipe for desserts
made with sugar substitutes) !;
stunts by the Blackburn family;
song, by the Porter family; read
ing, "a Modern Mothers Prayer" /"
Mary Massey; a rigmarole, by Carl
Cordray; recitation, by Eldonna
Porter; group singing of hymns by
entire grange. Everyone bring
hymn books.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30
Special Lodge Notice

Corinthian lodge, No. Ill, F. &
A. NJ, will observe family night for
Masons and families, Thursday,
May Z. Pot luck dinner at $50.
Entertainment and games follow
ing All Masons in jurisdiction are
invited Please let committee know
by May 6, if you expect to be pres
ent.-Kenneth Fields, Chairman;
Chas. A. Gaylord, Sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30

Walter Moore and Dean Aber Of
this place, Harry Hedges of Lam
caster, and Lenna Saunders of
Williamsburg, Pa, all musicians
leave soon for Lime Lake, N. Y, a
summer resort, where they will
play this summer Charles Bruner,
a former member of the orchestra,
is now in the army service.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30
JOHN McSWEENEY
ENTERS RACE

John McSweeney, of Wooster,
former congressman and former
state welfare director, has an
nounced his candidacy for the NOM
ination of governor on the Demo-
cratic ticket. He promises that if
not nominated, he will throw his
support to the successful Demo-
cratic candidate. Other Democrats
who have announced their candi-
dacy are Joseph T. Ferguson, state
auditor, and Clarence H. Knisley,
formerly state treasurer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
Modern home on small acreage
close to town. Fruit, good pasture
plenty water, good outside fences
some timber.
Well established milk route
Good truck, Al condition, good
tires. Will show good return to
the man who is willing to work.
e
14O acre farm west of Eagleport
Two barns, fair house. Electric
wire attached to house. Priced to
sell.
Cottage on Kennebec hill. Good
location, full basement, garage,
garden, and plenty fresh air.
I insure houses against fires and
wind. People against liability. Pro-
tect your safe from burglary. Re-
pay you if robbed. Help you to show
financial responsibility. or furnish
a bond.
rooms and bath, we'll located in
Malta. A bargain If sold soon.
-
rooms and bath, with cemented
basement. Good garden. 5000
down and the balance like rent. !
rooms and bath, laundry and
cellar, good location on Liberty
street, McConnelsville. See this one
for a nice home.
Business in Malta or McConnels-
vile. have something that will
keep you busy and pay well for the
time and money invested.
See
GEORGE d. WAGONHR
asa East Eighth street,
or
Phone 01-Red
McConnelsvf1le, Ohio
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30
TOMPKINS TAKES THE CAKE

On his Saith birthday anniver-
sary last Friday, Theodore +
Tompkins received three large fine
cakes and two patches of home
made cookies, besides SIS, Is birth
day cards and a telegram He felt
that cake and things were coming
his way; thanks to all.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30

The Friendly Circle of Trinity
Methodist Sunday school will meet
Monday evening, May 4 at the par
sonage, with Mrs. Tennell. Each
member will be accompanied by her
mother as a guest, or members may
entertain a borrowed" mother for
the occasion.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30

Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Gaylord are
moving today from the G. M. Bell
property, Liberty street, to the
Mrs. Maggie Best home, in order to
care for Mrs. Best, who is 80 years
of age. Mrs. Gaylord is niece of
Mrs. Best.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30
L. E. ABEL WINS TRAP SHOOT

L. E. (Bob) Abel Of this place
was declared the winner of the 25-
target shoot sponsored by the Philo
Plant Gun club last Thursday even
ing at the Bergin park. The event
was decided on point basis. About
80 took part. Abel had perfect
score-25. Walter Lawrence of
this place broke %.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30
RICKETTS, IMPROVED CHICKS


Over 100000 egg capacity with
new all electric controls to serve
you better than ever. A carefully
planned breeding improvement pro-
gram back Of every Ricketts, chick.
All breeders bloodtested. Livability
guarantee. White Rocks, Barred
Rocks, New Hampshires, English
White Leghorns. Hatches ready to
get each Tuesday and Friday. Why
not book your order now and make
sure your chicks. Our lifetime in
the poultry business.-RICKETT
FARM HACHERY, 2134 North Ma
pie Ave. Estate Route 77). Phone
1896, GAINESVILLE, o. f26tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Chichester
of Parkersburg, w. Va, announce
the birth of son, April %. He
has been named Larry Wayne.
Mrs. Chichester was Miss Marjorie
Archer, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harvey Archer of this place. She
is a registered nurse and received
her training at Camden-Clark hos
nital ParkerSburg.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30

Jacob Huck. of Beverly, and Miss
Estella Tullius, of Lowell, were
married at Belpre Catholic church,
Saturday. They will reside in Bev-
erly. Mr.. Huck is employed at the
United Dairy, near Waterford
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30

Mrs Lyle Martin, near Triadel-
infection in her foot, had the
fourth toe of her left foot removed
Saturday at Bethesda hospital.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30
ICL AS SIFIED
ADV TJSING
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOR BETTER SERVICE! For
faster grinding! For perfect mixed
feeds. The one and only portable
grinding, mixing unit in southeast
ern Ohio. Call FARMERS FEED
STORE, McConnelsville, o. Phone
201-Black. 23a3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30

Sidwell Brothers of Deayertown
submitted a bid of $12,395 for i'm
provement of state route $50 in
Athens and Morgan counties
GAINESVILLE to Trimble). The es-
aimated cost was $12,600.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30

Mrs. Della Smith Penrose, 10,
wife of John A. Penrose, died at
her home at Westerville, April 10.
Funeral services were held at Wes-
terville, April 13. Following her
marriage, the family home was at
Bartlett, but they had made Wes-
Besides her husband, she leaves
two brothers, Harry Smith, Wash
ington county, and Howard Smith,
Washington, D. C.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30

James j. Christie, president OF
the Citizens National bank, who has
been confined to his home since
Sunday, with influenza, is showing
some improvement.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30
%. E. S. Notice

Regular meeting of Valley Chap
ter, No. 10, o. e. S., Tuesday ev-
ening, May 5th, at 8 o'clock
Mary Louise Dye, w. NJ; Fannie
"A. Richardson. Sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30

The Mail from Home club will
meet tomorrow (Friday) evening at
the home of Miss Erma Mcdonald
All members are urged to be pres
ent.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30

Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Henderson,
of Columbus, visited the week end
with the formers mother, Mrs. G.
r. Henderson, of this place, and
other relatives.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30
MCCLELLAN FITCH VERY Ill

Mcclellan Fitch, we'll known res
ident of Morganville, is critically ill
at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Kenneth Balding, of Newark.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30

Maggie Heron, who has been
quite i'll with heart trouble, is
some better. She is being cared
for at the Mrs. Lou Milligan home,
Malta
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30

Mrs. Alonzo Hanson suffered an
attack OF ptomaine poisoning and
has been very ill at her home the
past week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30

Mrs. Ray Dewitt, of Stockport
went to Grant hospital, Columbus
Wednesday, for an examination
and observation.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30
COrinthian Lodge Notice

Special communication of Cor
inthian lodge, No. Ill, F. & A. M,
Tuesday, May 5th, at 7:30 p. m.
Work in E. A. degree. All Masons
invited.-T. J. Masterson, w. M;
c. A. Gaylord, Sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30

Plenty of hay rope, binder twine,
wool twine, hay carriers and track,
pulleys, etc. Try Morris Hardware.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30
Watch your subscription date.
EARLE EVELAND. Mgr

Mother is the name for God in
the lips and hearts of little chill
dren-Thackeray
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30
F. 0. E. Notice

Annual election of officers will
be held at f. o. e., on Friday. May
1, at 8 p. m. All members are urg-
ed to attend.-Clyde Riley, Sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30

BEING in i'll health, and unable
to work, I will sell, one mile west
of Barlow, Friday, May 1st, at one
O'Clock: Team OF mares, weighing
$500 lbs, and years old: g.
year old Jersey cow, giving five gal
Ions milk per day: set double work
harness; new sled: wagon; moving
machine: hay rake; breaking plow:
disc harrow: drag harrows: milk
cans: platform scales, and all the
machinery on farm; 1897 Chevrolet
coupe, with good tires. Terms
made known on day Of sale.A. r.
TALBOT, Owner Harold Goddard,
Auctioneer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30

r. j. Gessel of this place who has
been suffering severely for several
days, as the result of an old rup-
ture, is some bettera
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30

B. d. Richardson of Malta is
quite i'll at his home with ptomaine
poisoning, since last Friday
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30

TEAM OF HORSES, W.T.. 1900,
we'll broke, cheap; 211 h. p. gas
engine, Al condition; 2-wheel trac-
tor, fair tires, new inner tubes;
spring tooth harrow; breaking
plow, and gasoline 3-burner stove.
-CHAS. e. MAUTZ & SONS, Nc
COnnelSVille O. 22a3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30
Home Markets
cts changed Wed'day, April 20
LOC AL NE w S

Rummage sale, Palmer building
Bell street, May 2, 9 o'clock.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30

Remember the 1941 rummage
by Malta w. S. c. S.? May End
sale just as good.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30
Legion Notice

Regular meeting American Le-
gion. Friday evening. May 1st.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30

Mrs. F. E. Kraps returned the
first of the week from Maryland.
where she visited her daughter,
Mrs. Robert Whitney, who had been
ill in hospital there. Mrs. Whit
ney accompanied her mother home
for visit Sergeant Robert Whit
ney of Camp Geo. G. Meade, Md,
joined his wife here at the home OF
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. B.
Kraps for a short furlough. They
plan to leave today, accompanied
by Mrs. Whitney's mother, Mrs.
Kraps. as far as Cincinnati, for a
short visit in Indiana with Sergeant
Whitneys parents. The party will
return here Sunday and Sergeant
and Mrs. Whitney will leave for
Camp Meade that evening.
Mrs. Clara Frances Strahler
Schwendeman, 83, widow of Alex
ander Schwendeman, died at her
home at Churchtown. Monday
morning at $50 o'clock. She had
been seriously i'll four weeks. Fu-
neral services will be held this
morning at 10 o'clock at ST. John
Catholic church, Churchtown, with
interment in the cemetery near the
church. The deceased was born in
Pittsburgh, Pa, and was daugh-
ter of the late Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Strahler. She is survived by six
daughters, three sons, three broth
ers. one sister, nine grandchildren
and nine great grandchildren. Mrs.
Schwendeman was an aunt OF
Frank Strahler, near Malta, and a
cousin of Edward Schwendeman,
late of this place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30
PUBLIC SALE

SATURDAY, MAY 2, at 1880 a.
M. at Bartlett, Ohio: Household
goods, antiques. machinery and
live stock. and anything you want
to sell. We charge a small COM
mission, you get the cash. Lunch
on the ground.-Harold Goddard,
AuctiOneer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30

HAVE the latest thing in lawn
mower sharpener. 1t is a Universal
and grinds all cutting parts
straight, true sharp, and at the
proper angle for easy cutting.
also grind moving machine Sec
tions.-JIM MELLOR, Malta, two
doors south of the church. 2a8
If YOU haven't ordered your
baby chicks yet, please see me at
the Steward Bakery, in McConnels-
Vile. 1 will be there from 10 a. m.
to p. m. each day. Please use the
middle door and come back to rear
of building. / will be looking for
you. If you wish to order by phone,
will trust you for the 1c per chick
deposit. Best chicks and best
prices in county.-E. r. ROBERTS,
McConnelsville Rt. 4. Agent for
Colonial Hatchery, Marion, O.
Phone 555-R.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30
BABY CHICKS AND CUSTOM
HATCHING

IL LEADING breeds available.
Custom Matching specialty-$2.50
per 100 eggs. Give us trial and
be convinced. Chicks ready every
Monday. Phone 269-Green.-AL-
MENDINGER HATCHERIES. NAL
ta, Ohio. m26tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30
WAMTuD
CORN GROUND. Inquire of
SUPPLY co. att
FOR DEFENSE

CASH FOR IRON, tin, rags, rub
ber, paper cars, and metals. Write
us and we will come after a load.
We also buy Mayapple and all
kinds of roots.-FRANK L. WILL
SON, ROY KNOX, McConnelsville,
O. 16a3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30
For Rent

GARAGE for ear q seoraee. ThAEx
nelsville, O. Phone 81 or 377.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30

CATTLE PASTURE for rent. Cal
or write MRS. FRED BOZMAN, 81
18th avenue, Columbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30

CARPENTER TOOLS, plumbers
and timers tools.-MRS. ELVA
NICESWANGER, Malta. Phone
294-Red
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-30

FURNISHED ROOMS, and light
housekeeping roOms.-E d T H
HOFFMAN, Malta, o. Phone g.
Black. 30a3
Imperial Valley press., 1942-03-04

CeSsful accomplishment
OF course. the chambers of ccm-
merce in the various communities
frequently almost tear themselves
to pieces in internal battles over
some community issue. Such fights
have been known to split a COM
munity wide open and leave a
wound only time and a new cham
Der OF commerce organization could
heal
The greatest fights in the history
OF highly militant and aggressive
population have been staged be-
tween the chambers of commerce in
rival communities Many of these
inter community battles are classics
of intrigue and bitter hatred.
COOPERATION GROWS
In late years however, there have
been fewer and fewer of these in
ter fights and inter-
sectional jealousies This undoubt-
edly was brought about by the pro-
greSS of civilization toward a more
temperate handling of such situa-
tions and a Valley-Wide determin-
alton on the part of residents to
waste less time aid ingenuity in
fighting among themselves.
Imperial Valleys first chamber of
commerce first saw the light of
Imperial Valley press., 1942-03-04

month, the meetings rotating among
the towns. The officers also are Sc
lccted from different towns every
year.
Committee Of the Associated
Chambers of Commerce are select
ed frcm the member towns and
thus every community always is
represented on all committees.
These working committees have ac-
romplished wonders in valley de
velopment and arc effective in
promoting harmony
President of the Associated group
in 1912 is f. T Kipf of HoltVille
one of the most aggressive leaders
the organization ever has had.
Joy Mayfield of HoltVille is secre-
tary: F. II. Cain of West Morland
is vice president, and c II H. Small
# Ell Centre is treasurer.
Ell CENTRIC CHAMBER
FL Centre has a chamber Of COM
mcrcc that has been at the front
of every race. in the lead of eV-
cry drive for progress. and always
in there pitching when everyone
else is worn out or has given up.
The El Centre Chamber of Com
merce never gives up-at least il
hasn't ii the past. 1t probably new
er will This organization not only
Imperial Valley press., 1942-03-04
Valley Blessed by Militant Civic Booster Groups

tors include Charles T. Bran
kamp, Warren Currier, Louis Nc
Manus. w O. Tondro, John Tyler,
J. D. Nesbitt Hazel Gallagher w.
A. Scheniman. ames H Marshall,
H. r Anderson. w. H. Pholes, Har-
old w Hunt and Jasper TraVers.
BRAWLEY ACTIVE
BraWley also has one Of those
never-say- die chambers Cf COM
merce. The members of the Braw-
ley group are on the alert for
Brawley on a 24-hours schedule
that remains in effect year in and
year out.
This group watches the angles
and frequently grabs off the bacon
right under the noses of other
communities. They believe in intri-
que and maneuvering to get re-
suits. Their system works.
Harold Brandt is the president of
the board Of directors and Charles
Nice is the secretary. NJ. r. Sted-
man is vice-president; and H. j.
Ingram is treasurer. Other direc-
tors are Ira Burris George Buffers.
Daymon Ellis. w. l. Hopes. Fred
Huston, James Thompson, M. o.
King, jr.. Charles Casey, F.. L. NAL
lory, j. w. Hendry and Flowel
Imperial Valley press., 1942-03-04

Nichols.
HOLTVILLE GROUP
Holtville On the Alamo river has
chamber of commerce that has
done a neat jeat of advancing Holt
ville's interests. If anything starts,
it isn't long until some member Of
the Holtville Chamber of Commerce
begins throwing curves for Holt
vile. These members know how to
play the timer community game in
suhch a way that Holtville gains
no matter what happens.
They have done a great many in
teresting things in their day, one
being the Wholehearted manner in
which they help the Swiss stage
their annual Swiss Swing, the great
event at the Swiss club house near
Holtville.
E. T Kipf is president, the same
who heads the Associated Chambers
of Commerce; Joy Mayfield is sec
retary, L. A Wilson is vice-presi-
dent, and Milton Meek is treas
urer Other directors are Milton
Brodie, c. A. Butler, Murl Elliott,
John HinshaW c. P. Johnson. Cur
tis King, Lamont Odett, George
Raine and j. V. Yeargm
Seeley has its chamber of COM
Imperial Valley press., 1942-03-04

Trade handles the money the coun-
ty disburses for advertising and
promotiCl purposes. The allocatonS
recommended by the Doard OF trace,
however, must not be made untlI
the supervisors all have given theli
approval
This group always mas been a
clearing house for ideas for boost
ing the valley and for the various
promotionaI schemes advanced for
valley betterment and progress.
MEMBERSHIP
E. w Lott of Holtville Is the
chairman of the board Of trade,
B. A. Harrigan is its secretary. Ihe
ether members are j. c. Archias oil
BraWley, Charles Wieman OF BraW-
ley area, E. E. Cavanah of CaleXi-
co, and r. B WhitelaW of El Cen
trC.
Early realizati tion of the imFor
tance of unity was clearly indicated
when the commercial bodies of all
valley towns met in BraWley in 1903
to form the first County Chamber
of Commerce.
Through the stormy years this
county organization lived and died
as the winds of chance dictated. 1t
frequently died and was as fire.
quently revived, sometimes in the
Imperial Valley press., 1942-03-04

day in Imperial, mother city of the
valley. In 1868. This was only two
years after irrigation water first
crept along the sandy bottoms Of
the first irrigation bitches built to
bring Colorado river water to the
desert
Since that time the chambers of
commerce have taken the lead in
all boosting campaigns and in all
battles for enterprise.
BOARD OF TRADE
Up at the top of the family tree
of booster organizations stands the
imperial County Board of Trade.
This organization is connecting link
between the Imperial county board
of supervisors and the chambers
of commerce in the different cit
les and communities. It's members
are appointed by the supervisors
and come from the different areas
of the county
The Imperial County Board of
Imperial Valley press., 1942-03-04

various booster organizations which
flourish in around CAM
paign to tell the world about I'm
perial VALLEY and get Improvements,
highways, government projects. in
dustries, new buildings or anything
else the communities think would
be Cf benefit.
HOW PROJECTS START
Something will start in a board
meeting in one of the chambers of
commerce. 1t sometimes grows with
lightning-like rapidity until in
a short time the little something is
a valley-wde project careenng with
steam roller tactics toward a sue
Imperial Valley press., 1942-03-04

Boost Imperial Valley Forever and
Forever
These words must be the watch
word Of all chambers CT commerce
in Imperial Valley because that is
exactly what they do with voices
Of ever increasing vigor.
The same type of logged deter
mination and refusal tc recoe aizc
difficulties. which helped Imperial
Valley settlers to conquer and sub
due the desert, is encountered in
the vim and enthusiasm they now
use in praising their handwork.
Hundreds of men and women
make up the membership of the
Imperial Valley press., 1942-03-04

has a lively group of officials ev-
cry year but has a constant men,
bership of alert business and pro-
fcSsional men enlisted aS members.
There are those who say the El
Centro chamber will always get
what it wants. That probably is
true.
President OF the Ell Ccntro c22m-
Der is John w Donohue. who is
serving his second term. c. Ben
Herring, an Ell Ccntro businessman
and valley resident for many years,
recently was elected secretary. Cor
don Scriven and Arno c Yaeckel
are vice presidents. Other direc-