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Evening star., 1942-11-01

KEYNOTING it's 18th season with 'Victory Pro-
qrom" next Wednesday night November 4. at
Constitution Hail. all proceeds to go TO the Com
munity War Fund the National Symphony Or
chestro offers the Nations CopitoI series Of 20
other concerts Of greet and inspiring music for
these days Of corryina on to the inevitable victory.
Beethovens greet Victory Symphony"-his Fifth
Symphony in c Minor-hos appropriately been
chosen as the central composition for the Victory
Progrom.
Before opening its formal season with its first
Sunday afternoon concert at Constitution Hall next
Sunday, the National Symphony also will salute the
fighting men Of the Nation with concert Friday,
November g. at Comp Meade, Nd Concerts OF
other military eenters ponned opportunity
may present during tours.
Music from the Russion front" will be heard
at next Sundays concert when the orchestra under
the baton Of its founder, Hans Kinder will poy the
already famous Seventh Symphony by the young
Russon composer, Dmitr Shostokovich 1t
this symphony he composed during the eorIy and
threatening Nozi seiee Of leninerod
In addition to the 10 Sunday afternoon concerts,
offering Wednesday evening subscription series Of
eight concerts, the first to be held at Constitution
HoII November II, with Joseho Hefetz, fomed
vioIinist.
Currently in progress for this Wednesday night
series is the subscription eompoien launched by the
Womens Committee of the orchestra at luncheon
lost Wednesday under the ehoirmonship Of Mrs.
Walter Bruce Howe Nearly thousond members
Of the committee working to repeot lost years
success in the sole Of tickets on subscription boss
only for the series Of eight concerts.
With the prospective success Of this subserp
tion compoien and the successful sustaining fund
Evening star., 1942-02-07

that no concerted campaign has
been tnaugurated to urge the people
Of Warrington TO throw their homes
open to war workers as . patriotic
duty. II has been estimated that
many Thousands would be made
available II such . campaign were
inaugurated and these rooms would
provide very desirable accommoda-
tons for war workers under q IA
vorable family environment.
Every one realizes that after the
war Is over and Government re-
sumes . peacetime basis there will
be . great exodus Of people from
Warrington. This will result in .
great number Of vacancies and may
possibly cause . collapse Of the real
estate market in this area. The only
way 70 prevent Warrington from
uTeltng the economic distress of .
ghost town IL to build as much tenn
porary housing as possible to meet
the present short-term demands.
1t Is impossible for private industry
to build temporary housing. Financ-
ing cannot be secured because the
risk Ii too great. Government alone
Is In the position to assume the
financial burden Of providing hous-
Evening star., 1942-02-07
Mortgage Bankers List
Meetings in .l3 Cities

In an effort to adapt Its program
to the necessities Of wartime, the
Mortgage Bankers Association Of
America announced today . plan
for . Decentralization Of meetings
which will involve bringing the
association direct to the member" I"
Frederick p. Champ Of Logan, Utah.
president, said.
Instead OF . limited number Of
regional clinic meetings In larger
cities, the plan involves two-day
conferences and mortgage clinics In
II cities and one-day meetings In
two cities. The first will be In
Chicago. February AZ and %; fol-
lowed by Denver. March 23; Salt
Lake City, March ~; Seattle, March
~ and 70; San Francisco, March
81 and April 1: Los Angeles, April
8 and 4; Dallas, April 10 and IL,
and New Orleans, April IA and Is.
The second series will begin In
Philadelphia. May l and 2; New
Haven, May ( and 5; Atlanta, May
8 and 0: Nashville, May II and II,
and Cleveland, May is and 16.
Rather than setting up open
forum meetings with mortgage
bankers giving addresses, the asso-
citation Is making . study to de-
termine the most important mort
gage problems created by . war
time economy and will delegate
various members Of the speakers
bureau to discuss them. -
Evening star., 1942-02-07

Metropolitan Warrington. These
expressions, however, were accom-
panied by discourasing reports Of
restrictions and limitations placed
upon the builders, ,ich prevent
them from carrying out any build
ing program which might alleviate
the acute situation.
Situation Very Serious.
IN. G. Hines, Arlington County
builder, who was named chairman
Of the Northern Virginia division
and who also appeared ct the Mont
gomery County organization lunch
con, reported to tho builders on the
statement he submitted to the
House Public Buildings and Grounds
Committee In behalf Of the Alexan-
dria-Arlington-Fairfax Real Estate
Board, Of which he Is the president.
In this report Mr.. Hines blamed
the lack Of priorities assistance and
the availability OK building ma
terials to private builders for the
inability Of the local building in
dustry to keep pace with the rapid
growth Of the metropolitan popula-
ton. He said:
IF the same assurance for prior
tiles Is given builders as Is fur
nished Government housing We
confidently believe private building
interests will be able to meet sub
stantially all Of the demands for
housing over and above the tenn
.porary category. We admit the
housing situation, since pFiorities on
critical materials were made ef-
fective, Is now very serious, yet no
catastrophe has occurred and 1t ID
. known fact that q great number
OF furnished rooms are at present
available in the files Of the Defense
Housing Registry, both In Wash.
tngton and Virginia.
This is true in spite Of the fact
Evening star., 1942-02-07

sand for a scratch coat, followed by
the cement stucco.
Paint on PlywO0d.
@. I should like to paint a few
landscape scenes on new plywood.
Is it necessary to prepare the ply
wood before applying the paint?'
A. Put on a coat of shellac,
thinned half-and-half with de-
natured alcohol. If a white base is
desired, give the plywood a coat
of fiat white paint.
Sandy Plaster.
@. A few months ago a country
plasterer finished some rooms with
rough walls, but unlike the rough
plaster walls that we have in the
city, they are sandy; they rub of
and are quite spotted. Would paint
ing them make them satisfactory?
A. If the walls are sandy all
through, so that in time the plaster
will disappear, your best move is
to take of the defective plaster and
replace it. If the plaster IS firm,
by sizing with wall varnish. II the
surface is then too rough, 1t can be
smoothed with a coating Of plastic
paint made of gypsum, Of which
there are several varieties on the
market. If the roughness is not OBJ
jectionable the varnish can be fol-
lowed by painting.
Note: Mr.. Whitman Is sorry
he can no longer answer per-
sonal letters. He does, however,
offer readers leaflets on . variety
Of subjects. Today's leaflet covers
the problem Of KEEPING OUT
SUMNER HEAT. Be sure to send
q Scent stamped, self-addressed
envelope with leafiet request to
Mr.. Whitman, p. o. Box $50,
Times Square Station, New York,
~ W
Evening star., 1942-02-07

This is the month houses seem
dull. and small bright touches give
them pep.
The Lift q new hat gives your
wardrobe may be added to your din
ing room, bedroom or living room
by a gay painted piece of furniture.
We have heard a good deal about
the Pennsylvania Dutch painted
furniture this last year. Fine pieces,
in good condition, with original dec
orationS, are few and far between,
which means that many of us
would have to do without except
for the cooperation of one Of the
furniture manufacturers.
This company, famous for their
early American designs In maple,
Evening star., 1942-02-07
Cold Slows Paint Drino

During the winter months, there
Is considerable condensation Of
moisture on exterior surfaces. This
tends to retard the drying action Of
paint. Therefore, as a general rule,
q hnseed oil paint applied in winter
should be given two weeks to dry
and harden before another coat is
brushed on. At times-depending
on the particular section Of the
country-an even longer interval
may be necessary.
Evening star., 1942-02-07

make the smart painted pieces
above. The maple pieces in the
background with painted decofa-
tions are delightful. but our pets
are the two yellow chairs.
Painted . mustard yellow. they
have q decoration in green, rust
and black which goes well in any
color scheme and has 9 way of
picking up light In dark corner.
-Four of these would not be too many
for q small dining room-or they
may be used as occasional pieces
wherever a dab Of color Is neces-
sary. The finish and construction
is Of the best and the price reason
able. The straight chair Is $17.50
and the armchair $22.50 in q WASH
ington store.
Evening star., 1942-02-07
Alcohol Proof Surface

An excellent finish for q wooden
surface where alcohol may be spilled
can be obtained by rubbing In lin
seed oil to which about IS per cent
of strong white vinegar has been
added. This will require continuous
application until high gloss finish
Is achieved.
Evening star., 1942-02-07
Home Builders
Continued From Page B-1.)

the case Of private builders in the
present emergency and pave the
way for greater participation by
them in the current defense hous-
ing program.
Both meetings Of the builders
In Northern Virginia and in Mont
gomery County-were marked by
enthusiastic demonstrations Of the
eagerness Of private enterprise to
supply the demand for housing in
Evening star., 1942-02-07

ing that can be dismantled after
the war and in this manner remove
q dangerous surplus Of houses from
the market at Q time when private
industry will be struggling against
an inevitable economic recession"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-02-22

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Imperial Valley press., 1942-03-20
St. Patrick S Day
Dance Popular

Approximately 200 couples en-
joyed the St Patrick's dance Tues
day night in the FL Centro Veter-
ans hall. a dance sponsored by the
CYO of FL Centre with $50 soldiers
from Camp Seeley as guests. the
camp orchestra supplying the splen-
did music.
The party began at 7:3O and closed
at ll.30 pm. to enable the men
from camp to attend.
IN addition to contributing cook
les, many individuals contributed
money which will be turned oVel
to the Red Cross recreational fund
for Camp Seeley
Chaperones for the dance includ-
ed: Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Donohue
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. McNeece, Mr.
and Mrs. John B. McNeece, Mr.. and
Ms. Glenn Kieffer Sgt and Mrs
Barrett, MesdameS T. l.. Skinner
p. N VanSlyck, F. C. Kline, l.
DeVIta. John T. Rice, w. J. Meag
her.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-03-20
Clothing Studied
By Acacia Group

Acacia home department took up
various clothing projects at the
meeting Wednesday at the home of
Mrs. A. C Walton with Mrs. Ruby
Wray as cohOstaSs.
Miss Florence Glenn, home DEM
onstation agent. met with the wo-
men in the morL:ng session, eX-
planning various short cuts in sew
ing which women may use in max
ing garments, Il dress being made
which illustrated these points.
After a delicious luncheon and a
business meeting, the group spent
the afternoon in making two dress
forms
Mrs. Walton won the cake and
Mrs. Norris, the door prize.
Present were: Mesdames L. O.
Wilabee, Paul Wilabee, Jessie Lit
trell, Claudia Baker, o. L Hill, Lois
Lyon, Irene Norris. Eva Leuallin
Lilly Cory, L. H. Fymbo, Lydia Leh-
mann, Ruby Lehman, Lille Sud
deth, Goldie Laughlin, Henderson
Leota BackuS, Leslie Mcconnell. A
c. Walton, Ruby Wray. Miss Glenn
Imperial Valley press., 1942-03-20
Mrs. Robert Jones
New Pre- siden+ Of
Wilson P.-T.A.

Mrs. Robert Jones will head Will
son P.-T.A. as president, the annual
election of officers having taken
place at the meeting Thursday in
the school, Mrs. F.. H. Mitchell,
president, presiding.
Other officers-elect are: Mrs.
Olin Gresham, first vice president;
Leo A. DeCelles, second vice-presi-
dent; Mrs. Fannie CT McCrory, third
vice president; Mrs Blanche Thom-
as, secretary, Mrs. Perry Hardin,
treasurer.
The association observed past
presidents day, honoring those who
have served in this capacity: Mes
danes Glenn Kieffer, Warren {
Sage, Maurice Graves, Wesley He'll
Troy Hamilton and F.. H. Mitchell.
Each president, either in person,
or if unable to attend, by letter
of the development OF the associa-
ton with amusing sidelights on
entertaining experiences.
Wilson school students contributed
to the program. The Wilson school
choir and quartet did a splendid
arrangement of white Cliffs OF
Dover and also executed a clever
drill
Mrs McCrory'S room and Miss
Blanche Charles room competed in
spelling contest the former being
declared the winners.
For the duration Of the war, Will
son P.-T.A. has voted to discontinue
all refreshments at meetings saVt
for special occasions.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-03-20
Visitor Delighted
With Cooperation
Sc en- in Valley

DR.. Glenn w. Moore, executive
secretary Of the Los Angeles Pres
bytery. visited the BraWley and FL
Centro Presbyterian churches this
last weekend, ana made a tour Of
the valley
This has been a very delightful
and informing experience he said
to have seen at first hand this
great valley its people and prob
lens. and the way in which the peo-
pie and churches are undertaking
to deal with them. 1t is something
Of an experience to walk into the
office of the district attorney, the
superintendent Of schools, news
paper offices, banks and business
establishments, service stations, and
migrant camps and find the same
cordi'a friendlineSS between the
ministers and people and the SER
vice being rendered in these re-
/ tionShips
The desire to observe the rcla-
ton of the churches of the valley
to the physical md spiritual needs
If its people and to ascertain W."
contributions are made toward the
solution of the community problem
led to this visit
The activity of the Ministerial
association in its study of coopera-
i've activities and the labors of the
Home Missions Council representa-
i've for migrant work are indica-
tons of an alertness of the church
IN taking its place in community
life +"
Imperial Valley press., 1942-03-20

Mrs William Pata is the chair
man-elect for the Ten Thousand
clubs evening division, thai group
having nominated and elected Of
ficers at its meeting Thursday nieht
in the club house Mrs. Pata sue-
ceeds Mrs. c. Walter Heinecke
Mrs. C. S. Reed was re-electsa
to the office of vice-chairman, Nj.
Charles A. Bratton will serve as
secretary treasurer. and Mrs. j. P.
Hansen as program chairman.
This division met for a benefit
dinner and an evening Of bridge. a.
we'll as for the election, and through
the generosity Of the Rice Bowl
whose owners donated tie dinner.
was able to realize a nicn profit
which will be turned over u the r.
Centro chapter ef the American
Red Cross
The Rice Bowl supplied a delicious
Chinese menu and sent two girls ~
Chinese costume TO help with the
;erying their brilliant garb adding
much to the picturesque setting
Helen Soong served tea, also wear
ing a colorful costume.
Chinese decorations were used If
the main auditorium where the dim
ner was served, the stage being
banked with greenery and bougain-
yillea which served as a base for
candles, with a beautiful white Chi
nese figurine in the center. Chinese
vases and figures, the hougainVillea
incense, all contributed to the at
tractive setting, smart spring gown
Worn by the women adding their bl.
to the color.
In the bridge game, Mrs. Russell
Timmons won the high score prize
for hearts: Mrs. w. j. Thornburg
Mrs. Louis B. cManus, and Mrs
p. H. Judd, that for contract. Al
Imperial Valley press., 1942-03-20
Schools
Churches
Ten Thousand Club
Elects Mrs. HuIse
As President

Mrs. Ben HulSe will serve the
Ten Thousand club as its presi-
dent in the year to come. having
been chosen to succeed Mrs. Don c.
Paulus at the clubs annual election
Of officers, conducted at the March
meeting Thursday in the club house
Other Officers-elect include: Mrs
w A. TOndro. vice president; Mrs.
David j Blank, recording secre-
tory; Mrs. Sem Bacon, correspond
ing secretary; Mrs. w. j. Thorn
burg, financial secretary; Mrs. H.
G Diller, treasurer; Mrs H. c. La
them, Mrs William Pata, and Mrs.
I. N Hitchcock, directors
These officers were elected bv
unanimous vote, after presentation
of the slate by Mrs. Elmer w. Heald
fol the nominating committee, and
will take office at the May meet
ing.
Chief buSines consisted of adopt
ing a plan to give dances at the
club house once a month for SER
vlCemen, the president being au-
thorized to appoint a committee to
work out details; and of a decision
TO make the May meeting an eve
ming one with a dinner. the presi-
dent being instructed in this in
stance also to appoint a committee
On arrangements.
Mrs Earle G Davis asked CO.
operation in the cantecn which
opened Friday in FL Centre for SER
vice men, requesting that women
either register as hoStesSes or for
making cookies
Mrs. P H. Judd was welcomed as
n new member.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-03-20
ImDerial Valley Press

Established april 70, 1901. Pub
liShed every afternoon except Sat
urday and Sunday Saturday after
noon issue now succeeded by the
Sunday PoSt-rress. established 1886
by the Imperial Valley Publishing
company, 6co State Street, FL Cen
trO Calf.
Paul jenkins, publisher; A. C. John
Ston, vice president and neral
marager; +. A. FIt4Iugil, secretary
and managing editor.
West Holiday Co. Inc. National Ad-
vertising representatives.
Member. California Newspaper Pub
fishers Associate n.
Entered at FL CcntrO, Calf, post
office as second class matter.
Subscription rates in California, SC
per copy.
In conjunction with the Post Press
(SundaySD, per month 75c paid in ad
vance. 2 months. 81 10; months.
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Imperial Valley press., 1942-03-20

ties Cf the story, proving indeed
that the sections choice was an
excellent one.
Music BY Choir
Preceding the story. an, Gaily
setting the stage, the Wilson school
choir, under the direction OF Laura
ReddCl Mcfarland, sang White
Cliffs of Dover" with incidental
solos by members of a quartet. The
arrangement was particularly inter
esting and the children sang beau
tifully, their voices blending per
fectly
After the program section mem
bers served tea to their guests, Mrs.
Guy A. Weakley and Mrs r. W.
Ware pouring Mrs. Weakley and
Mrs Ware not cnly locked very at
tractive as they presided at the
opposite ends of the lace covered
table, but they provided also a
charming color combination, Mrs.
Weakley in a scft rose, and Mrs.
Ware in a becoming blue gown.
The table was centered with an
epergne filled with strawberries,
flanked by silver dishes containing
the scarlet berries. Exquisite Eng
liSh china tea services added their
decorative bit to the charming and
appropriate appointment In keep
ing with the theme for the story,
the stage was decorated with bril-
liant cOlOrpd flags those of Great
Britain, the United States and
Greece
Mrs. H C, Diller, smart in a
gown of red, ornamented with gold
and rhinestone buttons, as chair
man of the section, introduced the
program Chairmen in charge of
arrangements were: Mrs Laural
Ferguson, Mrs. Lee Nuffer, Mrs.
Weakley.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-03-20
Mrs. Van SIyck in Splendid
Program for Club Thursday

The Snow Goose" Paul Gallico'S
moving s-.4y { unC mracl, Dun
kirk, was told bV Mrs p N. Van
Siyck for the Ten Thousand club
Thursday afternoon in the annual
program at which the clubs Twice
Told Tales section presents one of
It's members.
{ Mrs Van Slyck Was tsCSen by the
Section because of her pleudid work
duline the past year but Thursday
She surpassed any previous efforts
In her presentation of the Snow
Goose a beautifully written story
combining mysticism with the trag-
ic realities of the Dunkirk PVacua-
ton.
Briefly the story is that of a
physically diSiiPured man who finds
refuge in the marshes of the Eng
hsh coast. who makes friends with
the wild fowl and who achieves
friendship with an orphan child
through their mutual interest in
a Canadian snow goose which
nysteriously was driven by the wind
from its native habitat to his game
refuge. With the need for the evac-
uation of men from Dunkirk. the
cripple rescucs many frcm the
coast in his little boat, eventually
meeting death. but happy in the
thought that for once he has been
able to play the part of a man. The
mystic relationship of the snow
goose and a tender love story
heighten The interest
Mrs. Van Slyck in her version,
Showed Considerable skill III the
dramatic moments as well as in
emphasizing the appealing quail
Imperial Valley press., 1942-03-20
cha. ssh1Gl' OF Interest to Women soeist, @.5s'
u nAKs
Clubs
Society
Violin Concert
Monday Night

Wendell Waterman. concert Vlo-
linis tand teacher with Mrs. Char
les Bartholomew as accOmpanist,
will be presented in a concert Mon
day night at o'clock in the social
tall under the auspices of the Wo-
mems society OF the Methodist
church.
Admission will be by ticket only
except for the balcony where nc
seats will be reserved, and anyone
wishing tickets may get them from
MIS- John L. Dubois, Sru telephone
l547-W or from any member of the
society No admission will be charg-
ed but a silver offering will be tax
on at the door 10 be used by the
society to further its activities
Imperial Valley press., 1942-03-20
edited by ANNE HARDY DAVIS
EIks Charity Ball atLodge
Headquarters Saturday

ssored each year in the Veterans
hall
In view Of the war. the lodge has
thought it wiser TO have the ball
THIS year on less extensive scale
and Will have a dance, the proceeds
to go to charity. in the Elks rooms.
with EIks and their invited guests
dancing to the music of an excel
lent local orchestra.
No attempt will be made to Snil
tickets to merchants, tickets haV-
ing been distributed to members
who will be privileged to invite
guests. Homer G.. TaCkett, loyal
knight and Ms committee are ar
ranging a gala affair which every
one who attends is certain 10 en-
JOY, and which is also certain 10
net a nice sum to be used for local
welfare work
Bridge Dinner
ElkS sponsored another successful
bridge dinner in their annual
tournament. large number of con-
tract devotees meeting in the hall
Wednesday night for dinner and
the card game.
In the contract play, Mrs. Sid
Blackman won high score for the
women, and Mrs. w. J. Meagher the
second high score, the mems prize
going to Cecil Gillett high, and
Russell Yeager second
For the duplicate DIVISION Scott
8. Foulds and r P Moore were
high pair for north and south with
Nea Hatch and N. j Sleem. second
For east and west. Mrs w. b.
SWanberger and Mrs Sherman Ell
drige were high Ear, with Mr.. and
Mrs Reginald L Knox, IL. second.
The concluding bridge dinner in
the series is set for April Is when
tournament prizes will be awarded
as well as those for the evening S
play.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-03-20
CaIexico Club to
Give Bridge Tea

CALEXICO, March 20: WomenS
Civic improvement club is spon-
sUring its annual spring bridge tea
Tor Saturday of this week, a party
which is always a delightful one
and which is open to all women in
tereSted
This year a program and bridge
tea will be featured, the program
starting at 1:30 pm in the club
house and followed by the bridge
play with prizes for the winners.
The afternoon will conclude with
serving of tea.
Mrs. Kenneth owens is chairman
for the affair which is sponsored
by the finance committee.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-03-20
Junior Class
ToGive Plav

"SpOOky TAVERN is Che name o.
tie mystery farce which Centra'
Union high schools class of '43 wiz
present FRIDAY night at O'Clock il
the high school auditorium
Members of the cast in tho ordel
Cf appearance are: Forrest Dupont,
Settle Alice Davis, Ellen Costello,
Winifred Pearce Kathleen Kieffer.
TEanita Rosanbalm, Dick Carr, Ed
ward Rice, Neal Macurda, Bill Hen
ierson, Herman I,uallin, with Fay
ola Roach as student director and
Howard Pipes as technical stage
manager.