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The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-10-01
Countries Exchange
Names of Prisoners

A person writing to q prison.
er should give the complete
mime and former rank of the re-
cipient, and should write under
name and rank the address of
the prison camp, as given by
the Provost Marshal's office.
If no address has yet been
given, the writer should post
his letter to:
American Prisoner Of War,
formerly at. .........., in care
Of the international Red Cross
Committee, Geneva"
In the upper left hand corner
should be written Postage
Free, Prisoner of War"
There is no way, at present,
to send mail to the Philippines,
since the u. S. post office won't
accept letters for . person be-
lieved to be q prisoner until his
name has appeared on the offic-
cial list. However such lists
are expected shortly.
Since January. almost half a
million food packages have been
sent to the Red Cross Commit
tees headquarters in Geneva,
for distribution to all Allied
prisoners in Europe. Each pris-
oner or internee is eligible to
receive one package a week.
The parcels contain receipt
cards, which are supposed to be
returned to the American Red
Cross. Almost $4,000 such cards
checking receipt Of the bundles,
have been returned to national
headquarters since we went to
war.
PLAN SENDING
SHIP TO JAPAN
Aside from supplies which re-
Gently left for the East aboard
the diplomatic exchange ship
Gripsholm, no provisions yet
have been made for sending a
steady stream of parcels across
the Pacific Negotiations are un-
der way to charter a neutral
ship, which will sail under safe
conduct guarantees.
In addition to food parcels,
this ship will carry medical sup
plies, clothing, tobacco and let
ters. Distribution will be ham
died by the Red Cross delegates
in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai
and, as fast as Japan allows it,
in all the other occupied terri
tories
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-10-01

Tor the first time in q quar-
~ Of . century. women now
~ employed 1t light mechani-
"a work by the Michigan Bell
\ Glephone Company.
Il. !. Winslow, manager for
- company, announced that
- new Job Of "switchroom
raUer" has been created for
SHGnen q 4 necessary step to-
I'D easing the company's
llled labor shortage which is
pected to become progressive
more acute IS the war con-
( n lob Of switchroom helper
nblnes certain parts Of work
speoosnt handled BY men. Du-
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-10-01

The Washington Farmers Ciuo
will meet at Avon township
Park Pavilion next Wednesday.
Oct. 7. Mrs. Lottie Smith and
Mrs. Patterson will be hostesses:
Pollock luncheon will be served
at 1890.
Mrs. Ed. OFT of Pasadena,
Calf, was the guest of her
friends, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Gladly the past week.
Miss Grace Calister OF Stur-
sis, Mich, arrived last Monday
to spend two weeks with MT
and Mrs. Gladly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman VIII
liams of Detroit were overnight
guests of their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs H. N. Williams, Saturday,
The former has enlisted in the
u. S. Navy and will leave for
training Oct. %. His brother,
Henry of Port Huron, has also
enlisted in the navy. The latter
and wife were guests OF their
parents the first of the week
Regular WSCS business meet
ing and potluck noon luncheon
will be held at the home of Mrs.
Hattil Edwards this Friday.
The Ge den Club will meet
with Mrs. At.a Hulse on st. Clair
street, Romeo, next week Tues
day, Oct. 6. Reports on Most
Satisfactory Plants" Greatest
Disappointment in the Garden
and Preparing the Garden fol
Winter"
A delicious o'clock pot luck
luncheon was enjoyed, followed
with music and a pleasant social
afternoon. Mrs. Clark was pre-
sented with a gift of money and
a lovely framed picture. The
group departed wishing Mrs
Clark many happy returns of the
day.
Mrs. j. o. Hazard, Mrs. Allie
Lyons and a group of ladies
from Renee met with Mrs. Mark
Bell Wedne 'ay for dinner and
a quilting.
Rev. and Mrs. Harry v. Clark
and Mrs. l.. w. Mills attended
the adjourned session of the
Methodist conference at PONTIAC
church.
A large group of ladies from
Davis, Mt. Vernon and Wash.
ington gave Mrs. Harry V
Clark a very pleasant surprise
Tuesday, when they walked into
her home with we'll filled bas-
kets to honor her on her birth.
day anniversary.
The community is cordially
invited to attend a wiener roast
on the lawn at the home of Rev
and M s. Harry Clark, 5466 Var
Dyke road, Washington, or
Thursday evening, Oct. 8. Mrs
Reid Gass, Mrs. Jennie Trumblt
and Mrs. Judson Corby are ir
charge Of arrangements. Ir
case of bad weather plans will
be made to have the roast in
doors.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-10-01
Nomen on Mechanical Jobs
It'll Michison BellFirm
Lisht Duties Now Open to Women
for First Time in Is Ysors

ties include cleaning switch
room apparatus, routine testing,
a n d making certain soldered
connections.
1.-The move is designed as a
protective feature for the serv-
ice," the telephone manager
said. ut involves the transfer to
women of certain routine func-
tons of the present jobs of skill
ed plant employees, many Of
whom are being called into mill
itary service. Under such plan,
il is believed the company will
be able to meet the problem Gre
ated by the growing shortage of
skilled men workers during the
war emergency.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-10-01
Meade

Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Schwartz
entertained at family dinner
Sunday in honor of the christ
ening of their infant daughter,
Marian Marie. Besides the i'm
mediate family there were pres
ent Mr.. and Mrs. Albert New
bill of Detroit and Mrs. Lizzie
Owen of Missouri. The sponsors
were Mrs. John Martin, Mrs.
Arthur Schwartz and Ernest
Schwartz. The christening was
performed by the Rev. Nhool of
the German Lutheran Church at
Waldenburg.
Last Wednesday was ladies'
night at the Rotary meeting in
New Haven.
Miss Erma Ramin spent Mon
day evening apd Tuesday shop
ping in Detroit and visited
friends.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-10-01
BRIEF EMERGENCY

NEW YORK-Four police ra-
dio cars and two emergency
trucks rushed to Centre street
when passerby reported q man
was about to Jump off the roof of
the Hall of Records.
After police stretched out life
nets, the roOfwalker, Joseph
Sirelli, came strolling down
through the building and told
police he was cleaning the roof
cutters. Then he went back to
work.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-10-01

Gerald Dixon Joined the navy.
leaving last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Cent? of
Mt. Clemens were Sunday call
ers at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Gebert.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Jameson
and children Of Port Huron Wis
tied his sister, Mrs. Guy Vollen,
and family over the week end.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-04-16
Film Shows Ways
ToFiqht Bombs

Residents of the FL Centro area
will have an opportunity Monday
for a free view of motion pictures
showing how TO fight fire bombs,
London fire raids, and the duties Of
air raid WardenS.
The films, provided by the Cali
fornia Chain Stores association,
will be shown at pm. and will be
completed in about 45 minutes.
The London fire raid pictures
were taken on the night of Dec.
%. 1910" Fire Chief C. S. Reed
of El Centre said Thursday. This
was the worst night London ever
had. There were 1,500 fires going
at one time" The air raid warden
picture will show how wardens
should do their work and how resi-
dents should help them. The fire
bomb picture will show how to
extingunish incendiary bombs.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-04-16
Treasury Opposed
ToForced Savings
Plan in Tax Bill

Continued from Page Onel
would have the opportunity to buy
war bonds through voluntary payroll
deductions.
Walter Reuther, director of the
General Motors division of the CIO
Auto Workers. told the committee
the voluntary sales plan supported
by his union would produce far
greater results than a compulsory
system.
He said the Auto Workers union
was urging members to pledge 20
per cent of their wages for war
bonds although the treasury is ask
ing only 10 per cent.
Reuther disclosed that the auto
workers already had bought $50
100000 in war bonds to replace
a battleship sunk at Pearl harbor.
We are now buying S50000,0O0
more" he added, TO buy battle
ship for the Atlantic
Some members of the committee
indicated while questioning Reuther
that. like George and Doughton hao
told MOrgenthau, they leaned toward
a forced saving plan.
So far the principal advocate OF
forced savings in the Presidents
inner circle has been Price Admin
iStrator Leon Henderson.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-04-16
Imperial Valley Press

Established April ~, 1901 pub
lishcd every afternoon except Sat
ufday and Sunday Saturday after.
noon issue now succeeded by the
Sunday POST Press, established 1886
by the Imperial Valley Publishing
company. 625 State Street, Fl Cen
tro, California.
Paul Jenkins. publisher A. C. John
ston. vice-president and general man
ager; f.. A Fitzhugh, secretary and
managing editor.
West Holiday co. Inc, National Ad-
yeItising Representatives.
Member. California Newspaper Pub
fishers Association
Entered at II Centre, Calf, post
office as second class matter
Subscription rates in California. Sc
per copy.
IN conjunction with the Post Press
tSuudaysJ. per month 75c paid ia ad-
.8nce 3 months, S21O. G months,
81 %, one year. Sf5Di OUTSIDE Cali
lorna 81 per month.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-04-16
Allies Continue
Aerial Offensive

rebuilt French air force MIGHT be
used to fight blows against French
territory.
There was no definite indication
as to how far Laval was prepared
to go in cooperation with the Axis
war effort, but he is expected to
make a statement at Vichy Clarity
ing the future relations of his gov
ernment with Germany and per-
haps showing whether there Will be
an early break with the United
States.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-04-16
Tire Thief Pays
$3.50 Fine Here

Paul V. Greer. %. of 835 FL Cen
tro avanue, who had pleaded not
guilty to charges of forcing Thomas
Malugeon, Owl lunch room cook,
to steal tire from a parked car,
changed his plea to guilty when the
case was called for trial in Ell Cen
tro police court Wednesday after
noon.
Greer was fined $3.50, which he
paid.
He was arrested last week on a
complaint made to police by Malu
geon, who said Greer stuck some
thing in my back" and forced him
to remove the tire Malugeon, who
also was arrested, and who had to
stay in Jail in default of $500 bond
was given a clean bill of health by
Judge Lee Nuffer.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-04-16
Strategy Planners
Insist Macarthur
Has Full Command
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Continued from Page One)
Arthur's command. that it applied
only to the southwest Pacific and
not to the whole vast Pacific theater.
That statement was made before
MacArthur's spokesman commented.
The spokesman asserted that Mac
Arthur had command only of Amer
ican forces in the Far East and Aus
tralia. But diplomats from New
Zealand, Australian Britain and
China denied this following a two
and one-half hour meeting of the
Pacific War Council yesterday.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-04-16
Navy Reserve Open
ToU. 5. FiIipinos

Navy recruiting officers in El
Centro received work Thursday
that Filipino citizens, those born
in any of the United STATES in
sular possessions. may enlist in the
U. S. Naval reserve.
They will be enlisted in the
messmen's branch for training as
messmen, officers, cooks, and stew
ards. All Filipinos enlisted will be
required to show the place and
date of birth or the place and date
of their entry into the United
States. They may enlist in the Navy
recruiting station in the basement
of the El Centro post office.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-04-16
RED CROSS PLANS
NEW lST AID COURSE

Organization Of a new Red Cross
advanced first aid class will take
place next Wednesday night at 80
o'clock in the EastSide fire hall,
according to c. H, H. Small. chair
man of first aid for the Ell Centro
chapter of the American Red Cross
Anyone interested in taking the
course should report that evening,
said Small
Imperial Valley press., 1942-04-16
Electricity Ban
Studied By WPb

WASHINGTON, April 16 UP)-
War production board officials are
studying plans for curtailing GER
tain civilians uses Of electricity in
some metropolitan areas, it was
learned TO-DAY.
There was no indication that the
plan would affect the small house
hold consumer who uses electricity
for essential lighting, washing ma
chimes, radios, etc. But some ci-
william useS-for display signs and
Unnecessary floodlighting could bo
restricted without causing any
hardship, it was said.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-04-16

a japanese evacuee and an old
friend and former customer Of the
Chew family.
There are not enough Chinese
going back to the soil" Chew SAID
Il hope more of my people viii take
over properties evacuated BY the
Japanese
Imperial Valley press., 1942-04-16
Scanning |. Y.
News Horizon
SOu EXPERT TO
PRESENT REPORT

r. c. Cole from the DIVISION OF
soils at the University of California
is to report on the soils OF east
Imperial mesa Friday night at 1880
when he speaks to members of the
Jasper farm center. Cole was a
member of the party cf government
men who have been mapping the
east mesa area.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-04-16
Terrorism Against
Germans Increases
As Laval Confers

Continued from Page One
liam D. Leahy. close friend OF
Petain. was criticized by the Nazi
controlled Paris press today. De
mands were made that his evil in
fluence" in Vichy be eliminated.
The Paris anti-semetic weekly Au
Pilor assailed Leahy as spy" and
alleged that he attempted to buy
eff French policy through various
functionaries of the Vichy regime
Imperial Valley press., 1942-04-16
OLSON HOPES ARIZ.
GOVERNOR LUCK

PHOENIX, Ariz., April l6 CUP)-
Gov. Sidney p. Osborn of Arizona
today had the best wishes of Gov
Culbert L. Olson of California for
better luck" in obtaining a ci
villain war program for Arizona at
the special session of the legisla
ture than Gov Olson received from
the California legNlture.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-04-16
LAyAL'S PLANS

One of Laval's chief aims in his
dealing with the Germans is to
regain control of some of the oc-
cupied territory, including Paris,
where he would like to set up his
new government. If he succeeded
in his attempt, he obviously Would
be forced by the Germans to as
sumo a greater role in guarding
against Allied attacks and the
sFrench navy as well as the recently
Imperial Valley press., 1942-04-16
GOOD EARTH

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Cal, April l6
fUPD - Raymond Chew. young
Chinese, hoped today his example
will lead other Chinese Americans
back to the good eartn
Chew, "a, a trucker. is tilling the
l0-acre produce ranch he leased
"for the duration from Y. Antoku,
Imperial Valley press., 1942-04-16
HOME ON FURLOUGH

Sgt. Jack Delozier, son of Mr..
and Mrs. A. j. Delozier of FL Cen
tro, is home from the ARM for
seven days furlough. He is station
ed with the United States infantry
at Indiantown Gap. Penn.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-04-16
DIVORCE SUIT FILED

suit for divorce was filed in su-
perior court Wednesday by Esther
G. Rodriguez against Pauline M.
Rodriguez. She alleged that he was
cruel to her.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-04-16
TOKEN TO LAVAL

The British aerial attacks were
designed primarily to break up the
enemy rear lines and thus weaken
Hitlers preparations for summer
offensive in southern Russia, but
they also were regarded as a token
of the Allies determination to reply
ruthlessly to any attempt by the
new Vichy French government una
der Pierre Laval to give further
military aid to the Axis.
Laval, forming a new cabinet as
soon as he returned to Vichy after
cOnferring with Fascist leaders in
Paris. was believed to have been
ordered by Hitler to protect the
French coast against invasion during
the showdown fighting in Russia
this summer To aid in this task
it was reported in London that Hit
Ter had withdrawn Marshal Karl
r. G. Won Rundstedt from the Rus
sian front and put him in charge
of occupation forces in France.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-04-16
INTEND TO WE'D

Robert Walter Tackett, 20 FL
Centre bank clerk, and Roperta
lean Bartholomew, 10, also oil III q
Centre. Wednesday filed notice OF
their intention to marry.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-04-16
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it'll thousands of dead

ICOntlnued ITOm Page OneJ
with thousands of dead.
LONDON - RAF bombers said
Germanys Ruhr industries and big
fighter bomber squadrons resume
daylight raids on Nazi targets in
France for fifth straight day of
record aerial offensive
FRANCE-Pierre Laval's return to
power marked by new outbreak of
anti-Nazi terrorism in Occupied
France; train wrecked; four anti
Nazi attacks reported in Paris and
northern industrial sector.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-04-16
AERIAL OFFENSIVE

The aerial offensive against Hit
Ter in western Europe entered its
fifth day of intensive fighting with
every indication that the British
air force intended to keep on ham,
mering enemy targets every hour.
Big British bombers, with Ameri-
cans and CanaGians at the controls
of some, ranged over the German
industrial cities of the Ruhr during
the hours of darkness and big for
nations of Spitfires and Hurricane
fighter bomber planes resumed the
attack on the European coast as
soon as daylight permitted.
Factories. railroads, docks, ship
ing and other targets that could
be found were attacked by the
planes, which frequently had to
fight off strong enemy fighter
squadrons. The air ministry. report
ing four British craft missing. said
that a German torpedo boat was
one of the targets damaged by a
diving Spitfire's cannon.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-10-08

of the State Board of Health The
clinic will be held at Methodist
Church Annex at Poison. heglstra-
ton will begin al 8 a. m. and viii
close at p. m.
This service is available to per-
sons under 81 years of age who are
physically handicapped. Patients al
tending the clinic should be accom-
panied by a parent or guardian IN
order that the examining physielsn
and orthopedic supervisor may IN
terview them. Children with con-
genital doformities such as club
feet, curvatures of the spine. hunch
back, wry neck. dislocated hips,
webbed fingers and toes. cleft pal
ates or hare lips as well as children
afflicted as a result of infantle
paralysis, tuberculosis or osteomyc-
Tits are eligible for examination at
this clinic.
Persons eligible for this service
who are interested in vocational re
Mobilization will have an opportun-
ity to discuss their needs with the
agent from the State Vocational Re-
Mobilization Bureau who will be
present at the Poison Clinic.
Miss Angela Huchala, Public
Nurse, and Miss Elizabeth Je!lison
will be in charge of the clinics.
Appointments for clinical examina-
tons should be made previously
with Mrs. Marjorie Gregg, Senior
Caseworker, Dept of Public We'll
fare, Poison. Mont
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-10-08
Eureka Pioneer
Passes At Ripe
Old Age

EUREKA. Oct 3.-In the early
hours of Tuesday morning A. T.
purdv. pioneer of Tobacco Plains.
was called by death at his home
in Eureka Perhaps no citizen of
this community was more loved and
respected than was Mr.. Purdv. Lit
lie children and oldsters alike will
miss his smiling friendliness from
our streets.
Arthur T. Purdy was born in
Jackson, Mich. on April 25. 1866,
he eighth of II children. At the
age of IA he went TO live with a
sister at Dawson, N. D. When
about 81 years of age he came to
Butte and worked there and at An
aconda in the smelters for about
five years. He then came to the
Flathead and filed on prescription
at Foy's Lake near Kalispell. In
1893 he married Miss Terecia Lee
Beau of Kslispell. In 1899 they
moved to Tobacco Plains where
they have since made their home.
On coming to this community they
filed on a homestead near Glen
7 AXE and in 1906 they moved onto
the present Purdy Dairy ranch. In
1919 they sold the ranch and soon
after moved onto what is known as
the Rich place. which place they
own at present During the past
several years Mr. Purdy has en-
loved helping his sons with their
stock. spending several summers
FL he oh
Trego and their winters in Cali
fornia. Due to Mr.. Purdys failing
health, they bought home in town
and moved here about year ago
Since then Mr.. Purdy has driven
the dairy truck and made his last
trip on October |.
Mr.. and Mrs. Purdy celebrated
their 49th wedding anniversary on
September III. Mr.. Purdy was a
member of the Masonic lodge, a
man of highest integrity. good
neighbor and grand Dad" and
friend.
Six children were born to the
couple: Frances MRS. J. Filiatreau)
Lynn, Gordon, Alex, and Comet A
son died in infancy In addition tc
the widow and children, he leaves
IS grandchildren and 10 great
grandchildren. Three sisters: Mrs
Clara Dodds of Dawson, N. D., who
spent a month here this summer
Miss Effie Purdy of Detroit, Mich.
and Mrs. Leila Hall of Willis, Calf
also survive.
Funeral services will be held
Thursday afternoon at the Baptist
church with the Rev. c. H. Davis
in charge The Masons will have
charge of the graveside service.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-10-08
| LOCAL |
EARRENVE{

Mrs. Susan Carleton spent a few
d-yS in Spokane last week.
Rummage Sale by the Episcopal
Guild. Saturday, Oct. "a; next to
Tne atre. It
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-10-08

Mrs. Susan Carleton spent few
d-ys in Spokane last week.
Rummage Sale by the Episcopal
Guild. Saturday, Oct "a; next to
Theatre II
Mrs. Halle CLARION of Troy was a
business visitor in Libby Thurs
day.
Food Sale on Saturday, Oct. 10,
Il 10 a. M: Variety Grocery. By
Tfst Lutheran Aid 1t
A mining man by the name of
"TRIP is in Libby this week from
Spokane looking for tungsten prop
rites.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Templin drove
n from Athol, Ida, to spend the
weekend here. He is employed at
BayvieW.
Don Olson. Miss Margaret He'll
veg and Miss Ida Minde drove to
Missoula to spend the weekend.
While there they visited Miss Eve
lyn Mayer and with relatives.
Beautiful line of Christmas cards
now on hand, priced as low as SO
for Sl00, with your name printed
on each. Nicer ones at higher prices.
Order early.-Western News. If
A letter from Mrs. B. A. Bealey
asks that their Western News be
sent to them at Indianapolis, Ind.
Mr.. Bealey, forest ranger at the
Raven station, recently resigned his
position 10 60 into the army.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. P. Wegner and
two children, Sheryl and Sharon,
from California, are guests this
week at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Blackwell, Mr. Wegner be-
ing d son Of Mrs. Blackwell.
Mrs Paul Church went to Spo-
kane Thursday where she was
joined by her sister and the two
ladies then went on to Boise, Ida,
for a visit with their parents. Word
had come that their mother was
quite i'll.
Miss Inez Ra.ekin was asked to
provide some musical entertain
mont at the meeting Of the East
ern Star Tuesday night and was
able to respond with some .unex-
pected talent. Second Lieutenant
Rimmer, of the First Special Serv-
| ice Force, was in the city in con-
Injection with the demolition of the
! bridge here, and being fine pi-
anist, he and Miss Ratekin played a
piano duet and then he gave num-
Der Of piano selections. Another
member Of the party was Lieuten-
ant Ryan.
A letter received from Mrs Al
bert M. Hart, wife of the former
pastor Of the Presbyterian church
and who lost his life in an airplane
accident while serving as chaplain
with the army in Australia, states
that Mrs Hart for the present is al
Buffalo, Wyo., the former home Of
Mr.. Hart. 1t also brought the news
that sister of Mr. Harris died IL
days after his death, leaving three
small children, one a baby. Mrs
Hart wrote, I had planned that we
should bring up the new baby, and
have decided to 60 ahead as
planned then, at least for this win
Tor