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Imperial Valley press., 1942-08-05
The Best Offensive is a Want Ad Use Often
Reds Purge Fifth
CoIumnists, Reveal
Plans for Revolt

MOSCOW, Aug. 5-CUP)-A purge
of White Russian fifth columnists
and German spies smuggled into
Leningrad at the height of last
winters Nazi siege of the former
Czarist capital was revealed today
by the official Communist party
newspaper Pravda.
The German agents, who made
contact with underground counter
revolutionary groups including for
mer Czarist officials and officers
were said to have attempted to
create unrest in the beleaguered city
and organize an uprising.
Many of the German spies sent
through the lines were women, it
was stated, and they like all the
others seized in the purge appeared
to have been executed.
one of the women arrested was
identified by the name of Ptrova
who was said TO have obtained "im-
portant military information but
was captured while trying to re-
cross the battle lines and deliver
the information to the Germans.
Many of those seized in what
Pravda called a purge of gangs OF
enemy agents and spies" were form
er White Guard (Czarist officers,
magistrates and former high civil
servants of the Czarist regime.
Others were identified as young
Russians whose parents previously
had been arrested and sentenced
for anti-Sovit activities.
With the help of these fifth
columnists, it was said, the Ger
mans hoped to make the capture
of Leningrad easier.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-08-05
Colleges Expect
Enrolment Drop

SACRAMENTO, Aug. 5 (UP) -
Presidents of Caiifornia's seven
state colleges will meet tomorrow
with DR.. Walter Dexter, superin-
tendent of public instruction, and
director of finance George Killion
to discuss the drastic decrease in
enrolment.
College officials have estimated
enrolment for the approaching fall
term at the schools will drop an
average 33 per cent. Some schools,
San Diego State for instance, eX-
pect nearly a so per cent enroll
ment decrease. College heads said
defense plants have taken the
heaviest toll of college students.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-08-05
PetriIIo's S Reply
ToSuit Awaited

CHICAGO, Aug. 4 CUP) - The
government awaited a reply today
from James c. Petrillo, president
of the American Federation of Mu-
SicianS, showing cause why his de-
cree forbidding union members to
play canned music" should not be
nullified by an antitrust injunc-
ton.
Petrillo and eight other AIM Of
ficials were given until Friday by
Federal Judge Michael l. Igoe to
answer a complaint that charged
them with taking part in wrong
ful and unlawful combination and
conspiracy in restraint of trade and
commerce in phonograph records,
electrical transcriptions and radio
hroadcasting,"
Imperial Valley press., 1942-08-05
LUGGAGE
El Cenfro Girl
Married on Coast
To Illinois Man

Miss Harriet Lucretia Shelburne,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Shelburne, 1882 Olive, was married
Sunday to Clarence H. Mahaffay in
a garden ceremony at the home of
Or. and Mrs. Martin H. Neumeyer,
Beverly Hills.
Miss Roberta Shelburne. sister
of the bride, was maid of honor
and Mr.. Mahaffays brother, AL
bert, served him as best man. Both
Mr.. and Mrs. Shelburne were pres
ent at their daughters double ring
ceremony.
DR.. j. Ross, minister of the Meth
odist church of 1ngleWood, and
DR.. Neumeyer, a member of the
sociology department of U. S. c.
and a family friend of the Mahaf-
fays, officiated at the ceremonies.
The bride was gowned in white
organdy and carried prayer book
and orchids. Her three brides
maids wore green dotted swiss. The
green and white color scheme was
carried out through the wedding and
at the reception that followed at
the Neumeyer home at 1921 Leim-
ert boulevard, Leimert Park.
Mrs. Mahaffay is a graduate of
S. C. where she was a member of
Phi Mu and Sigma Alpha Iota. Mr..
Mahaffay, son of Mrs. Clara Rob-
son Mahaffay, PaloS Park, Illinois,
is a graduate of the University OF
Chicago. He is a member of Phi
Delta Kappa.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-08-05
Typewriter Plants
Ordered Closed

WASHINGTON, Aug. sup =
The war production board last night
ordered a shutdown of all type
writer manufacturing except in the
plant of the Woodstock CIll) Type
writer Co, which will continue to
make "a relatively small number
of machines for the government.
The order, which becomes effec-
tive Oct. 81, was step in the
WPB's civilian industry concen-
tration" program, designed to re-
lease more plants and skilled work
erS for war jobs.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-08-05
Tomato Marketing
Order Issued

SACRAMENTO, Aug. 5-CUP) =
A marketing order for tomatoes was
issued today by the state depart
ment of agriculture, applicable to
the 1942-re season, for prorate zone
No. l, beginning Sunday, Aug. 9.
The No. / zone comprises the
counties of San Luis Obispo, Santa
Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles,
Orange, San Diego, San Bernardino
and Riverside. The new program
provides chiefly for regulation OF
marketing of fresh tomatoes thru
minimum grade requirements rather
than volume control exclusively
Grade requirements will be the
same as in effect during the l94l
season, during which period the
minimum grade established for
standard fresh tomatoes was u. S.
number 2 grade.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-08-05
Dance TO Entertain
SeeIey Soldiers

Soldiers at Camp Seeley will be
entertained at a dance at their
recreation hall Friday night with
the Red Cross camp and hospital
committee in charge.
Girls who are to attend the dance
will meet at the Mayan hotel and
Army trucks will call for them
there at BIS p. m. The girls must
have their assistant hostess badges
or they will not be admitted to the
dance. The girls we're asked to
bring sandwiches.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-08-05
HITCHHIKER VICTIM
OF CRASH IDENTIFIED

PHOENIX, Ariz., Aug. 5-(UP)-
The Maricopa county sheriff's Of
flee reported today that a youth
full hitchhiker, killed Monday in an
automobile accident, had been
identified as 12-year-old Robert
Charles Lewis of Mesa. He was
identified by his mother, Mrs. Katie
Dorothy Lewis.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-08-05
GOVERNOR WOULD BAN
CAMPAIGN TRAVELLING

PHOENIX, Aug. 5-UP)-A pro-
poSal by Dan C. Mckinney of Tue
SON, candidate for the Democratic
nomination, that the
candidates for governor travel to-
gether on campaign tours was
countered today by Gov. Sidney P.
Osborn with a suggestion that cam
paign travelling be eliminated.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-08-05

'36 FORD Coupe. Motor Al condi-
ton, make offer. 483 Wensley 80
Imperial Valley press., 1942-08-05
BRITISH SUBMARINE
SINKS ITALIAN SHIP

LONDON, Aug. sup - A
British submarine has torpedoed and
sunk the 800-ton Italian steamer
AIDA in the Mediterranean and
badly damaged another enemy sup
ply ship which was run aground un-
der protection of Italian coastal bat
teries, it was announced today. A
number of survivors were rescued
from the fully-laden AIDA, an ad-
communique said.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-08-05
9-CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE

TWO BEDROOM Furnished home
Tor sale 639 SO, 5th St, after
7 pm, 8-6
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-08-27

farm prices, while Agriculture Sec
rotary Wickard did a frank about
face on the ITO per cent parity ques-
ton, saying changed conditions now
e that the 10 per cent proviso of
the price ceiling law should be re-
pealed-The first strike against the
WLB's new standard for measuring
wages (buying power equal to that
of January 1871 failed when Uncle
Sam took over the plant of General
Gable corporation at Bayonne, n. J.
and handed it back to the manage
ment after six days. The board had
granted raises that were in line with
the new standardized idea, but less
than what the workers had demanded
United Air Lines average passen-
ger trip is now around GOO miles, "a
bout twice what it was a few years
ago.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-08-27
Society . Clubs . Personals

Mrs. A. A. Porter was taken 70
the Community Hospital in licking
ton Sunday afte noon, for a major
operation Monday morning. Friends
wish her a speedy recovery.
Irby johnson of Centreville spent
the weekend in Durant visiting Mrs.
johnson.
Johnny Dinas of Miss. State Col
lege spent the weekend here visiting
friends.
Pfc. Miles Ray, Camp Polk, La,
spent the weekend in Durant visit
ing relatives and friends.
Richard O'Cain of McComb spent
the weekend here with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry O'Cain.
Mrs. w. r. Weaver and son left
Saturday to go to Memphis to visit
her sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Myers and son
of Greenville spent the weekend here
visiting relatives and friends.
NI' diu MiS. W. 4. MdTIln anu
Miss Edwina Martin left Thursday to
go to Hot Springs, Arkansas to spend
a weeks vacation.
Miss Caroline Hays returned home
Sunday after spending the week in
Hattiesburg as the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Estes.
Little Miss Caroline Brown is
spending the week in Grenada visit
ing relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Bacon of Jack
son spent Sunday with his mother,
Mrs. Zouella Bacon.
Nh. and Mrs. Lamar Hays are
spending several days this week in
Memphis and Hot Springs, Arkan-
sas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Campbell and
daughter, Betty of West spent Sun
day with her mother, Mrs. Graham
Field.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. Rubbish spent
the weekend in Vicksburg and Jack
10 visiting friends and relatives.
MI. C. A. Doster has returned home
after spending several days in Hot
Springs Arkansas.
The many friends of Miss Dorothy
Belle Van Keuren will be glad tt
learn that she rapidly recovering
from a recent operation at the Kings
Daughters Hospital in Greenville.
Miss Ann Heggie returned home
Saturday after spending several days
in Jackson where she visited her
grandmother, Mrs. Ida Herring, and
Mr.. and Mrs. B. M. Davis.
Mrs. Vernon Hathcock and daugh-
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-08-27

ters, Lillian Of Lexington III spend
ing several days here this week visit
ing relatives.
Mrs. Ida Herring of Jackson is here
visiting in the home of her son, w.
S. Heggie.
Mrs. Robert Kenneth Ray returned
home this week after visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Watkins Turnage, and fam
lily in Memphis.
Miss Juanita Justice went to Jack
son Saturday to visit Mr.. and Mrs.
John Wilder Justice for several days.
Mrs. Albert Bennett and two child
rem spent the weekend in Madison
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Bennett.
Miss Bessie Mae Mcclellan spent
the weekend on the Miss. Gulf Coast
visiting friends.
Mrs. Minnie Boatwright of Gulf
port is here visiting in the home of
her daughters, Mrs. A. l.. McNair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Judson Price and two
sons spent the weekend in Grenada
visiting her mother.
MI. and Mrs. Charlie Knott and
Miss Peggy Knott went to Hot
Sprints, Arkansas last Monday. Mrs.
Knott remained for a weeks visit
there.
c. S. Hill, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs.
Stanford Brooks returned to Mem
phis Monday after a weekend visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. C. S. Hill at Casta-
lain Springs.
Mrs. c. "A. Doster has returned
home after visiting in Hattiesburg,
Jackson, Memphis and Yazoo City.
Mrs. James Moritz and daughter,
Frances, Of Natchez are here visiting
her mother, Mrs. T. H. Moore this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Howell spent
several days last week in Memphis
tr~ansacting business.
Mrs. w. S. Heggie and Mrs. Ida
Herring were VISITORS IN Valden on
Tuesday.
c. S. Hill Of Castalain Springs re-
Gently enjoyed a visit with relatives
and friends in Texas.
Miss Mary Martha Boatwright has
returned to Gulfport after visiting
her sister, Mrs. A. l.. McNair.
Frineds of c. H. Carruth, Jr. will
be interested to learn that Staff Ser
geant Samuel Lee Carruth of Sum-
NIT has safely arrived in England. He
is with the U. S. Army Air Corps.
Mrs. Maurice Schrock and little
daughter, Anne Gay, Of Picayune are
here visiting in the home of her par
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-08-27
WEST NEWS
Mr.. Jones Craft Passes

Mr.. Jones Craft Passes
The entire community was shock
ed and grieved at the sudden illness
and death of Mr.. Jones Craft, who
passed away after a heart attack on
Saturday afternoon, August 16, at
his home near here. Funeral services
were held at the Springfield Church
with the Rev. Madison Flowers Of
ficiating. Burial was in the church
cemetery with the Masonic services.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Sallie
Gregory Craft; two sons, Mr.. Fred
Craft and Mr.. Jones Craft of Pos
sunneck; two sisters, Mrs. R. M. Cor
din of Possumneck, and Mrs. Ben
Lauchley, Jackson, Miss; four broth
ers, Mr.. w. J. Craft, Tchula, Miss,
Mr.. b. j. Craft and Mr.. Abner Craft,
Houston. Texas; and Mr.. Wiley
Craft, Summit, Miss.
Observation-Disclosures
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Bankston of Can
ton are announcing the marriage OF
their daughter, Helen, to Uriel Spring
field son of Mr.. and Mrs. U. M.
Springfield, of West. The wedding
was solemnized Tuesday, August Is,
at Sails, Miss, with Rev. Smith of
ficiating.
Miss Mable Claire Davis returned
to her home in Benoit Tuesday, after
spending three weeks with Mr.. and
Mrs. James Bowie.
Friends of Watt Brock are inter
ested to know he has been promoted
to Sergeant. He is with the Motor
Corps in Stockton, Calf.
Red Gross First Aid
A very successful First Aid Course
was completed on Wednesday night
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-08-27

with the final examination. Mr.. j.
NJ. Barrie, Highway Patrolman, of
Winona instructor, giving lectures
and demonstrations. The following
members of the class will receive
certificates from The American Red
Cross within a short time: Mr.. James
Bowie, Mrs. James Bowie, Mrs. A.
/. Campbell. Mr.. Harvey Campbell
Mrs. Harvey Campbell, Mr.. Pate
Johnson, Mrs. Pate Johnson, Mrs.
Gordin Stubs, Mrs. William Brock.
Mrs. Jones Hand, Mrs. NJ. w
Holmes. Mrs. G. L. Brock, Mrs. John
L. Mason, Mrs. r. L. Jackson.
Others who attended but were un.
able to come regularly were: Miss
Kate Cade; Mr.. A. G. Aubrey, Mrs
A. C. Aubrey, Mr.. Walter Campbell
and Mrs. Walter Campbell.
Call Meeting of West
Parent Teacher Association
A call meeting of the ?. T. A
was held at the school building or
Friday afternoon. Plans for the com
ING wear were made and the presiden'
Mrs. William Brock, appointed the
following committee: Program-Mrs
Percy Joyce, Mrs. G Il. Brock, Mrs
James Bowie, Mrs. w. G. Hand anC
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-08-27

Mrs. r. L. Jackson. Publicity-Mrs.
r. L. Jackson, Mrs. Jones Hand, Mrs.
Price Musselwhite. Membership, Miss
Mary Hopkins, Mrs. Ben Hathcock'
Mrs. Percy Joyce. Finance and En-
tertainment-Mrs James Bowie, Mrs
G. /. Brock, Mrs. Gladys Cade, Mrs.
Nell Snavely, Miss Katurah Campbell
Mrs. W. t. Hand, Mrs. John l.. Ma
son, Mrs. Max Arnold, Miss Annie
| Alexander, Mrs. Walter Brock, Mrs.
Price Musselwhite. Miss Mary Hop
kins. Mrs. Zula Alexander.
Miss Leila borrow of State College
was a guest in the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. s. Rosomond Sunday.
Mrs. Ida Moore and Mrs. W. Il.
McCrary enjoyed the show in Durant
Tuesday night.
Mr.. John Watson Holmes attended
to business in Jackson Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joens Hand went to
Canton on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Carter n
children were West visitors Wednes-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. d. Thornton we're
in Kosciusko Saturday afternoon
Continued or page A.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-08-27
BEHIND THE
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first step to save many minutes.
Nowadays WHY'S workers start with
a 140 pound steel billet, and after
800 operations they wind up with a
79 pound shell, all painted and pack
ed for shipment, and turned out at
the rate of three a minute!
BITS o. BUSINESS-Departmen
store sales are holding pretty level
now-only two per cent below last
year for the last four weeks-Price
Administrator Henderson is coming
out more and more forcihlv on the
need 1sr hottirr down l and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15
PAPERS RECORDED
 IN REALTY DEAL
South Main Street Proper ty Brings New High in
 Land Purchases

Papers marking completion of the sale of the Bradley-O' 'Hara building on South Main street to Max Bram, owned of the Rose Shop, have been filed at the office of the town clerk. Near-completion of the negotiations was reported in The Democrat last week. Tax stamps on the legal documents indi- cate q sale price of $42,00O
 The Bradley-O'fIa building and the Rose Shop were both badly damaged in a fire November 23 The loss was estimated at over $75,- 900.
 MT. Bram plans to erect "a mod ern, fireproof business building on the enlarged site. The land on which the Rose Shop stands extends through to Brook street
 Two deeds were filed at the city hall. One is to MT. Bram from Mortimer A., Jennie L., and Bernard O'Hara, Margaret O'Hara Barry, Ag- nes O'Hara F'eeley and Kathleen O'Hara Sullivan. The other is from the Waterbury Trust Co., trus- tee of the estate of the late Ed ward F. Bradley.
 According to Well-informed real tors the price paid for the land in- dicates a new high for land in Wa terbury's business district. The par eel measures about B by 35 feet, indicating that the sale price was about $40 per square foot. Com pared with other transactions in re- cent years this particular deal regis ters new high.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15
DIRECTED VERDICT
 TO FREE ACCUSED

Nunzio Curicullo, 24, of 444 West Main street, on trial before a jury in criminal superior court on a charge of robbery with violence, is expected to go free this afternoon on directed verdict by Judge Ro- bert l.. Munger.
 A motion by Atty. Francis J. Summa, counsel for the accused, asking Judge Munger to deliver q directed verdict to the jury on .he ground that the case of the state had not been proved, was granted. l Judge Munger will instruct the jury to return a verdict of not guilty. The case of John DesistO, 19, of l4 Easton avenue, however, on trial with Curciullo for the same alleged offense is expected to go to the nine men and three women occupy ing the jury box some time this af- ternoon. Judge Munger will deliver his charge to the panel at the re- sumption of the court session at 2 D. m. Court adjourned shortly after l o'clock.
 Both men have been on trial, ac- cused of assaulting and robbine Harry Sarlo, 45, of 19 Easton ave- nue, an oil dealer, on the night Di last November 19. The latter testi- fled yesterday that he was robbed of $233, and hospitalized for severa days as result of the attack. The defendants entered pleas of not gull ty at the opening of the superior court criminal term, January 6, and elected trial by jury.
 Trial opened yesterday morning and numerous witnesses presented Testimony on the stand today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15
By ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial Editor

New York, Jan. 15-tUP)-Stocks moved irregularly during the morn ing dealings today with the leaders in a narrow range. Trading was light.
 Volume leadership went to General Gas A, and the issue made new high at 3-4 up 3-8 point. Trans actions in that issue were double the aggregate total for the following leading issues: U. s. Steel at 54 3-4 unchanged; Bethlehem Steel 65 off 1-2; Chrysler 48 31-8 off 1-8; General Motors g 7-8 up 1-S; Westinghouse Electric 80 up 7-8; Standard Oil (N. JD 40 1-2 up 1-2; Teaxs Cor poration 30 1-2 unchanged; Socony- Vacuum up 1-8; American Tele- phone 126 3-4 off l 1-2
 Also Anaconda 28 off 1-8; Phelps Dodge 31 5-8 of IA; Santa Fe 20 1-2 off 1-2; New York Central 9 3-8 unchanged; DuPont 135 off 3-4; Sears Roebuck 54 unchanged; 1; Montgomery Ward 38 IA un- changed; U. s. Rubber 16 7-8 off 1-2 and Kennecott 36 1-2 of IA.
 New highs for the year were made by Borg Warner at 22 up IA and Sharp & Dohme up 1-2 Guantan- amo Sugar preferred equaled Its high at 55 up l. Amerada gained points and Wheeling Steel pre- ferred more than 2 points. Ameri- can Chicle, heaviest loser, was off 4 1-2 points at new low of 84 1-2 Collins & Aikman preferred made low at 99 7-8 off l-3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15
American Prisoners
 In Japan Get Y Aid
Red Triangle Conducting Welfare Work Among
 Largest Number of War Hostages in History

The Young Men's Christian Asso- citation is ready to extend aid to all Americans captured by Japan, Her bert s. Smith, secretary of the Wa terbury Y. M. c. A. was notified by the Worlds Committee of the Y. M c. A. in '-.w York today.
 The message from pr. Darius A. Davis, who has been in charge of work in the European prison camps, stated the Y. M. c. A. is "all set" to help American prisoners in Ja- pan, and millions more captiyes, " through its Worlds Committee sec- retaries rom neutral countries, as soon as permission has been granted by the Japanese and other govern ments.
 Millions more captiyes," Secre- tary Smith explained, means the Japanese captured by the United States, Russian prisoners in Ger many, and all prisoners in Russia. The Y. M. c. A. already is con- ducting welfare work among the largest number of war prisoners Tn the history of mankind, including
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15
YOU R Income Tax
No. 10 WHEN TO REPORT INCOME FROM SALARIES, WAGES AND OTHER SOURCES

Salariod persons and wage earn CTS whose income is derived from personal services form the largest number of Federal income taxpay- CTS. This year this army of tax payers will be greatly increased. Those who paid an income tax for 1940 have received the forms for the 1941 incor tax return through the mails. In order that none may escape filing the return, employers are required to report on Form 1899, accompanied by tran3mittal Form 1096, the names of all their em- ployes to whom, if single, they made payments of $750 or more in l94l, ard if married, $500 or more. If tEe marital status Of the emploJe is unknown, he must be reported as single.
 These returns should be filed on or before February 15, 1922, with the Commissioner of Internal Rev enue, Returns Distribution Section, Washington, D. c.
 The law contemplates that every individual, If single, or if married but not livins witl4 spouse, whose gross income for 1941 was $750 or more, must file an income-tax re- turn. Excuses for not doing so do not relieve the delinqeunt from re- sponsibility for the delinquency.
 Neither the President of the United States, nor the Vice Presi- dent nor Federal judges nor mem- hers of Congress, are exempt from filing returns.
 All types of compensation, unless specifically excluded by statute, should be incorporated in the gross income of the taxpayer. A minister of the Gospel, for instance, must report all fees he receives-for 1u- nerals, for masses, for baptisms, for marriages, and for other like ser- vices. In addition to salaries, wages. fees and commissions, all bonuses, tips, prizes, awards, retiring allow ances for past services and other forms of compensation are rated as part of ones income. If a person is paid in whole or in part for his services by anything rather than money, the fair market value of the thing must be reported as in come.
 Compensation credited to the account of or set apart for 8 tax peyer, without any substantial lim- itation or restriction, and which may be traWn upon by him at any time, is subject to tax for the year during which so credited or set apart, although not then actually reduced to possession. If the ser vices were rendered during the year il940, or even prior thereto, but tho compensation was not received, or made unqualifedly subject to de- mand by the taxpayer until 1941 the entire amount is taxable in 194l when the taxpayer Is reporting on the cash receipts and disbursements basis, which is the basis used bq most individuals in reporting F. 1. income.