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Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15
W.C.T.U. County
Board Meet

Five unions Brawley. Holtville,
Calexico, Imperial, Ell Centre, were
represented at the recent meeting
of county Women's Christian Tenn
perance Union eXecu utive board
meeting, held recently in Ell Cen
tro, with Mrs. Eldred Ferguson,
county president, presiding.
An invitation was received from
Holtville to hold the county con-
vcntion in that city in April, and
various reports were made as fol-
lows:
Mrs. Cora Stroh of Holtville, a
report on a recent state executive
board meeting in Los Angeles; Mrs.
Jane Cook, county director of lit
erature, an outline of her work: a
report on the Thanksgiving party
given by Mrs. c. Angie Miller OF
wiley for 70 servicemen and
their wives.
Mrs. Charles Hunick was in
charge of the devotional service
and was also appointed reporter for
W.C.T.U. Red Cross activities,
members to report to her the hours
put in in Red Cross work, in the
canteen, including the number OF
cookies distributed
The Amazing story of Repeal
FLETCHER DobynS) has been pre-
sented to the Ell Centre public IL
brary by Mrs. Harry Mccall of I'm
perial, it was announced at the
meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15

, joyed a luncheon and transacted
considerable business at their meet
ing last week.
Mrs. Thayer was honor guest at
the luncheon in the clubhouse for
which peach blossoms, sweetpeaS,
attractive placccards, were used in
the decorations, along with the
American flag, and a picture of
Lincoln. since the club meeting
was just prior to his birthday an
niversary. AT the presidents ta-
ble, corsages of flowers, made by
Mrs. c. A. McGaw, added to the
colorful setting.
In addition to Mrs. Thayer, dis
tinguished guests included: Mrs. r.
L. Glasby, CaleXico, Southern Dis
trict president; Mrs. l.. E. Sinclair,
Calipatria, county president; Mrs.
John Zenos, Holtville club presi-
dent; Mrs. j. c. Archias, BraWley
club president; Mrs. J. E. Harsh
man of Brawley, personal friend of
Mrs. Thayer; Mrs. George King of
BraWley, district auditor elect;
Mrs Adolph Binder, district secre-
tary; Mrs. H. NJ Entrekin, district
chairman.
Mrs. Fred Bradford, Calexico
president, conducted the busines,
meeting during which the follow
ing delegates to the coCnty con.
vention were chosen: Mesdame.
Leroy Little, Ted Rumsey, j D
Womack, Guy Echols, j. G. Collier
with Mesdames Leslie Dove, Della
! Mercier, Fred Gunterman, Marcus
Bates, A. V. Vierhus, alternates.
Mrs. Leroy Foster, for the STATE
! legislation chairman, reported on 6
bill providing purchase of a tract oi
redwoods to save this native tret
from obstruction for commercial
use.
New members welcomed were
Mesdames Emery Wendell, Laur;
French, Orray Taft, Jr., Et
Thompson, NJ Knechel and Mis-
Lee irwin.
In addition to the address b,
Mrs. Thayer, who was presented b,
Mrs. Glashy, the audience enjoyed
a group Of n rm in 6 songs b,
Frances Fuller Lawson. soprano
Mrs. f. E. Kelso was in charge O
the luncheon, assisted by Mesdame
]. w. Lawson, F.. L. Young, H. Sim
eral, T. Rumsey, w. II. LorenZ ant
Margaret Benson; Mrs. A. V. Vier
hus was hostess chairman, assisted
by Mesdames Mellott, Walker, Gar
ner and Campbell
Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15
&c. Man Acts as
Navy Instructor

Virgil Lewis of 1852 Commercial
street, Ell Centro, ar present is
serving as instructor in charge of
one of the school Buildings at the
United States Navy aviation radio
material school at Ward Island,
Corpus Christi. Texas
The school was built within the
last eight or nine months, and has
ii personnel of approximately 24OO
officers and students and is grad
uating a class every two weeks to
be rated and placed in service.
Lewis was educated in Ell Gen.
tro, and before enlisting in the
Navy, was a radio operator, re-
pairman and salesman His wife
and two children are with him in
Texas His mother is Mrs. Mary
Lewis of Ell Centre. and his ia
ther is Jack Lewis of San Bernar-
dino.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15
Announcements
Of Meetings

Ac scia home department will
meet wednesday. 10:30 am. at the
home Of Mrs. Danny Machado with
Mrs. Claudia Baker as cohostess.
Dr. Jean Warren, extension specicl-
iSt in home management. with
Miss Florence Glenn. home demon
stration agent, will be present, Dr..
Warren talking on use of time and
the point rationing system.
Spruce ce-WestmOrland farm home
department will meet Thursday
1890 am, at the L. E. Hartnett
home, Dr. Jean Warren talking
OH the same subjects, point ration
ing, use of time. Miss Florcace
Glenn will be present also.
Mt. Signal home departments
meeting is "Wednesday at 10 3(
|, am. at the home of Mrs. Birdie
Fisher Making of partial Slip
covers and the methods to be uSec
I u cleaning upholstery are the
subjects for study. A pot luck
luncheon is planned for noon.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15
Presbyterian Church Scene Of
Pretty Wedding Sunday

read the dignified service perform
ed i'm the presence of relatives and
friends of the young couple, Mrs
Emily Kaford, organist playing the
bridal music.
The pretty young bride was lovely
in her wedding dress, smart white
wool two-piece frock, made with
round collar and the new peplum
blouse with three quarter sleeve, the
only color accent being three fushcia
buttons. With this becoming frock
she wore a white wool hat and veil
and a corsage of orchids.
Mrs. Jim Loeb was her only at
tendant and wore blue suit with
a gardenia corSage.
1t. Dick Cropley served 1t. Lewis
as his best man.
For the present 1t. and Mrs,
Lewis will make their home at the
Barbara Worth hotel where Mrs.
Lewis mother, Mrs. Huntley, is
staying this week, having come west
to attend her daughters wedding
Both 1t. and Mrs. Lewis attended
college at Kalamazoo, Mich, Mrs.
Lewis coming directly from school
to be married. 1t. Lewis is stationed
at the marine air base, Camp El
Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15
Camp Fire Ranks
To Be Explained

Two more ranks in Camp Fire
and the significance of symbolism
in Camp Fire will be discussed at
Tuesday nights meeting of Camp
Fire Girls mothers, board men,
bers, guardians and any other in,
tcrested in Camp Fire.
Mrs. Hazel Gallagher will explain
the firemakers' rank, it's meaning
and the requirements to be full
filled before it is granted. Mrs
Mark McMahan talking on the
torchbearers' rank which is equiv
alent to the Eagle award in Scout
ing. Mrs. Fred c. Smith will dis
cuss Camp Fire symbols.
This meeting is the second in a
series of educational gatherings de-
signed to inform parents of Camp
Fire girls, sponso etc, about
Camp Fire goals.
The session is at 7:30 o'clock at
Camp Fire headquarters, 57l Olive
Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15
Waacs Parade
In AIqiers

ALLIED H HEADQUAR TERS,
North Africa. Feb. Is up
American WAACS have marched
through the streets of Algiers for
the first time, drawing spontaneous
applause from crowds on sidewalks
and balconies.
More than 100 of the American
girls. marching in threes, partici-
pated in the weekly tri--nation pa =
rade yesterday behind a contingent
of American soldiers carrying the
colors. The parade was led by the
French Foreign Legion band and
French sailors and British soldiers
also participated.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15
EIks.Hos+s at
Bridge Party

Elks will again be hosts at bridge
dinner Wednesday night of this
nual tournament of four monthly
parties.
A chicken dinner will be seEed
promptly at pm. at the lodge
headquarters, followed by the card
game. Prizes will be given to the
winners in the evenings play and
at the end of the series, tournament
prizes will be awarded.
Reservations must be made at
headquarters for the dinner
Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15
Valentine Dance
Sa+urdayNish+
Popular Affair

Hearts on Parade, the Junior
Ten Thousan clubs Valentine
dance Saturday night in the club
house proved to be one of the most
successful of the clubs parties with
a record attendance of members
and guests.
Carrying out the heart theme,
the guests entered the clubroom
through n large white heart ac-
cented in red, and found q parade
of hearts, gorgeous big Valentines,
marching around the walls OF the
room. making a decorative back
around for the colorful spring
sports frocks worn by the girls.
Speciality dances I'M q Il
blackol:c dance in which all lights
were turned out except the tiny
flares from flashlights by which
partners were tagged.
Members of the clubs social COM
mittee were responsible tor this
successful party.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15
University Club Enjoys
Outstanding Program

The program concluded with the
showing of beautiful motion pic
lures of Chile and of British
Guiana.
During the business meeting.
presided over by Mrs. Willis T.
Johnson, president. various confer
ences we're discussed.
Club members brought Valentine
boxes containing magazines. ciga-
rettes. etc, which we're taken TO
Camp FL Centre to be distributed
70 the seryicemen in the camp pos
pital.
In addition, Miss Lillian Turner
brought a handsome knitted red
and grey afghan which will be
turned over 20 the Red Cross along
with afghan squares contributed
by other members.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15
Officers Club in
Formal Opening
Saturday Night

Formal opening Of the officers
club at the marine air base, Camp
Ell Centro, took place Saturday night
with officers at the base as hosts.
Between 500 and 700 service and
civilian guests were invited to in
spect the new club house and to
enjoy the dancing and refreshments
In the receiving line, greeting
guests, we're: Col. T. j. McQuade
commanding officer and Mrs, Nc
Quade; 1t. J. G.. Stanton, US. Navy
and Mrs. Stanton; Capt. and Mrs.
G. Courtney.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15
4 SWELL DEAL

The argument about who is and
who is net a president is still
going on, probably will continue
fol some time But there's no
argument about the brothers Gag
ney having a swell deal in pro-
ducing their own pictures. It's
something they've been dreaming
about for years.
We're going to r"ove," eays
Bill Caeney, that you can make
successful pictures in Hollywood
and still be happy, and have fun
doing them. We're going to prove
that you can make good pictures
without having to stumble over
the bodies of people who have
been stabbed in the back"
Bill Cagney. who conceived and
produced Jimmys last picture,
Yankee Doodle Dandy" has a
Jimmy dish it out cn the screen
but take it on The chin off the
screen for quite few years. He's
seen everybody except the studio
ianitor try to take credit for his
pictures.
Like the time Jimmy was bilked
cut of a disputed Broadway stage
contract by innocently playing a
walk-on bit to help out" the pro-
duccr Like the time Jimmy ac-
cepted a film producers verbal
/ promise over a contract and al
most lost his shirt. Like the time
Jimmy went through series of
suspensions at Warner 3 Others
studio fighting for his rights, and
when Bill Cagney stepped into the
! fray.
That's what the Cagney BROTH
ers mean when they say they're
going to prove its possible to
make successful pictures in Hol-
lywood and still be happy. But
Jimmy has never been happy, or
played the type of roles he's
wanted to play.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15
Cocktail Party
Precedes Dance

A number of cocktail parties were
given Saturday night prior to the
Junior Ten Thousand clubs VAL
entine dance, among these pleasant
affairs being that at which Mr..
and Mrs. Aubra Freeman, 794 He'll
avenue, entertained friends.
Those signing the guest book
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Marlin Love-
lady, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilfred Tyler,
Mr.. and Mrs. Al Thomas, Mr.. and
Mrs. Woodie Routt, Miss Mary
Matthew, Miss Joycelin Bayes, Miss
Treola Mills, Mrs. Myrel Gillett, Ed
Strick, Jimmy Mack, James Wayne
Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15
Informal Bridge
Dinner Party

An in formal, covers for eight
party was given Saturday night by
Mr.. and Mrs. Minor o. Simms, who
invited Mr.. and MIS-, o. j. Brad
shaw, MI and Mrs Harry w. Hor-
ton, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hulse to
join them for dinner and a bridge
game.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horton won the
prize for combined high scores and
Mr.. and Mrs. Bradshaw, the sec
Ond
Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15

Far places in story, song and
pictures" was the theme for the
excellent program presented by
Carmen Gibson Saturday at the
luncheon m ting of Women's
University club at 566 Brighton.
Mrs. Gibson first introduced Mrs.
John M Kepley, who gave a de-
lightful review of Cecil Browns
"Suez to Singapore" after which
Mrs. Gibson gave an able sum-
mary of Il Saw the Fall of the
Philippines" by Col Carlos Ro-
mulO.
Miss Lillian Turner of Brawley,
was then presented in a group of
longs reminiscent of far places,
Far Across the Desert Sands, -
Lonely Caravan and Allah Be
With Three.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15
Eagles Dance
Big Success

One of the most su Gees s f III
dances of the weekend was the
Valentine dance sponsored by the
Ell Centre Eagles Aerie, No. 1859,
held in the Eagles hall Saturday
night.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wright, who
celebrated their 25th wedding an
niversary were special guests of
honor, Margaret Rau playing ap-
propriate music in celebration of
their anniversary.
Mr.. and Mrs. George C. Carpen-
Ter of the San Diego Eagles lodge,
who had been married just one day,
also were honored, attending the
dance with friends.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15
HOLLYWOOD
RN ERSkINE Johnson

shrewd showmanship. And for jim
my TO portray characters he's al
ways wanted TO play
The first will be a soft-spoken
vagabond with a k,:ack for soly-
ing peoples problems in 4 film
version of Louis Bromfields book,
"McLeod's Folly" Jimmy enters
the life of a sweet old lady who
is being prosecuted by q political
gang after she inherits her hus-
bands newspaper. It's a story
with a heart.
There is no doubt that Jimmy
will click with moviegoers as q
gentleman instead of. a hoodlum.
Yankee DOodle D.sldy' PFC |
that.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15
Manasemen+
Specialists Here

Dr. Jean Warren. specialist in
hcme management in the Univer-
sity of California's extension serv-
ice. will be in the valley this week,
holding office conferences wi h
Miss Florence Glenn, home demon
stratlon agent, on Tuesday, at
tending Acacia home department s
meeting on w d dnesda ay, and
Spruce e-Wesmorlands on Thursday
Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15
G. E. Valentine
Party Popular

Cne of the incest of the Valen-
tine parties was that enjoyed by
some 80 members OF the Christian
church Christian Endeavor society
who met Friday at the Leo Brin-
non home, where the Brinnon's s
niece, Betty 10 Brinnon was hostess.
Bob Taylor, social chairman as
sisted by DR.. Dan Cupid david
Maupin) was in charge of the
games, both indoor and outdoor,
the games and decorations carry
ing out the heart theme of the
evening.
Tacos and Mexican sweets were
served with a fruit juice punch
by Betty 10, hostess for the even
ing and also president of the
society.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15

Glendora Huntley, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Huntley of
Detroit, Mich, and 1t. Charles o.
Lewis of the U. S. Marine corps,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Orton Lewis of
LakevieW, Mich, we're married Sun
day afternoon at O'Clock in the
Presbyterian church.
Dr.. George w. Thomas, pastor
Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15
ON THE FRONT
IN THE VALLEY
ENTERTAIN MEN

Approximately $50 service men
were entertained this weekend at
the State Street Christian church
which holds open house each Fri
day, Saturday and Sunday after
noon foa the men in the city.
Badminton and ping pong games
provide welcome recreation, along
with singing, plaring of the church
organ informal fellowship and the
making of records to send home.
Last weekend record-making
was particularly popular as many
of the service men made records
to send home as Valentines, to
their wives, sweethearts, or other
relatives.
One man had a particularly fine
tenor voice, and who had never
lad a moment of instruction-in
fact who is unaccustomed to sing
ing with accompaniment, made a
particularly lovely recording for
his bride of a month, composing
his own words which have to do
with the little valley on the banks
OF the Mississippi III Missouri where
she lives.
For food, the church serves pun
ch, cookies and this weekend tried
an innovation, snowcones-getting
the snow from the ice plant and
pouring the syrup over it in th."
traditional New England manner
In addition many of the men
participate in the church services
and many were entertained at din
ner by members of the church
Sunday
Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15
THE MORNING. POST

Published every mo"n'ng evcept Sun
day and Monday (Sunday morning
issue succeeded by the PoI-peee,
Sundays by the l'Nnc~ial Valley Pub
llShlng company, Cos State street. III
Centre. California
Paul Jenkins, publiShcr; a. c. John
Ston. Nlcc-nrcSidcnt and general man
aEcr; Catherine NJ Jenkins, see
retary.
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Entered at ~ Centre California post
office as second class mail.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15
CALENDAR
MONDAY

Cactus Gavel club, G:l5, Califor-
mia hotel.
Red Cross board, 7:30, headquar-
ters.
Carpenters. 1880, Labor temple.
Night school, 7-9, Central.
TUESDAY
Girl Scouts, :, Scout hut.
Oasis Shrine, No. 20, VS.. of J.,
8, Masonic temple.
Eagles, 8, $50 Broadway.
TOastmistress club, $50, Califor-
MIA hotel.
Night school, 10, high school.
Camp Fire meeting, 7:3O, 571
Olive.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15
BOTH PROBLEMS SOLIiE

Cagney productions is FL .alne
the solr1ion to both problems.
Jimmy and Bill have a contract
with United Artists to release from
five to Is pictures over a five
year period. Jimmy can even direct,
az idea he's had for some time.
But best of all the contract gives
Bill an Opportunity to display his
Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15
.RSkINE JOHNSON

Jimmy and Bill Cagney looked at
each other and then both sprinted
for the high-backed leather chair
behind an imposing walnut desk
Jimmy reached it first by leaping
over an ash tray stand. He leaned
back, threw one foot over the
chairs arm and struck out his
chin in characteristic fashion.
See he said. Just fits
Bill Cagney, grinning and puff
ing slumped into a chair facing the
desk
Hook" said Bill BY me you're
q president. But by a president,
you're not a PRESIDENT"
AS president of the Screen Act
ors' Guild Jimmy Cagney claims
priority on the high-backed
leather chair. AS president of
Cagncy Productions. Bill Cagney
is its regular occupant.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15
News HENS About
Valley Residents

Dir. and Mrs. H. d. HelWig are in
Los Angeles attending a meeting of
the state board of the Baptist
church, DR.. Helwig being member
of that board. The Ell CentranS eX-
pect TO be gone three days.
1t. Frederick Powers Heald spent
The weekend in the valley with Mrs.
Heald and the children, coming
from San Bernardino where he is
stationed.
Margaret Small, first-year student
of nursing at Mercy hospital, San
Diego, recently was elected presi-
dent of Mercy college to serve until
February of next year. Margaret is
a former Central student and while
in school here was active in both
high school and junior college or
ganizations, serving as a student
commissioner. She is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. H. Small Of
Ell Centro.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15
TAKE TRAINING AT
PECOS. TEXAS, FIELD

Pfc. Floyd s Kline, son OF MI.
and Mrs. l. r. Kline of Ell Centre,
and Pvt Jack r. O'Brien, son of
Mr.. and Mrs Jim O'Brien, also of
Ell Centre, are connected with the
Army Air Force at Pecos, Texas.
Kline is being trained as an air.
craft mechanic. and O'Bricn is with
the post enRineerS.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15
Observe Silver
Anniv ersdry

Celebrating their silver wedding
anniversary Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
Wright entertained Mr.. and Mrs.
J. Donald Cone at dinner Sunday
night. the huge wedding cake hav-
ing been baked for the occasion by
Mr. Wright.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15
MARRIAGE LICENSE
~ ESSUED SATURDAY.

A marriage license was issued by
County CLERK w. j. McClelland
Saturday. to Lieut. Charles o. Lew
is, 81, Marine stationed at the Ell
Centro Marine training base, and
GlendOra Harriet Huntley. 20, of
Detroit, Mich.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15
SET DATE FOR
PRELIMINARY

J. H. Van Dorm, 32, e!ectrician
arrested in Ell Centre on bad-check
charges filed against him in El
Centre and Brawley, will appear
for preliminary hearing in FL
Centre justice court at 10 80 am
Tuesday. Van Dorm now is on
parole from san Quentin peni-
tertiary.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15
Ca|exico's o'sWoman's Club Has
Important Session

CALEXICO, Feb. l5.-In addition
to the brilliant address presented
by their state president, Mrs. John
Stearns Thayer, CaleXico Womans
Improvement club members en-
Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15
WAS GRANDMA RIGHT
ABOUT THE S E
COLD FACTS

For colds coughing. to reduce shifting
nasal congestion, chest muscle soreness
pioneer Grandma put faith in. home
medicated mutton suct and hot flannel.
Today mothers use Penetro--the excel
lent modern medication with the mutton
suet base. Penetro never fails to function
2 WAYS. Aromatic vapors go inside with
every breath-outside it comforts like a
warming, soothing plaster. Rubbed on
chest and throat, it works fast. You Il
agree "Grandma had the right idea"
25t, double supply $50 Get Penetro.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15
TO THE WOMEN

Certainly Ell Cenrto women res
ronded generously to the appeal
70" cookies made 0y the Ell Centro
Servicemen's canteen. Not only the
groups regularly scheduled to con-
u ibute cookies but dozens of other
women brought down gorgeous
cakes, pies. cupcaieS, cookies to
meet the unprecedented demand
on the canteen. ...~.
Some cookies had colorful icing
VS. for Valentines day on them,
and many of the cakes were orno-
mented similarly. Pies met with
welcome response as did a tempt
ing batch of raised rolls BROUGHT
in for breakfast Sunday moriI..lg.
Some women thoughtfully contri-
! hl:ted icebox cookies which could be
stored awa,' for use when needed.
The canteen this Weekend had
a record attendance, the largest
number of men in its history en-
joying the hospitality Of Ell Cen
tro. Canteen hoStesses were kept
busy every minute and the build
ing was used TO its fullest capacity
Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15
DANCE WEDNESDAY

For the servicemen stationed in
the valley, another dance will he
given Wednesday niaht, $50 o'clock
in the Ell Cenrto Veterans hall. All
Young women are asked to attend
as dance portners and there will
he no admission charge for them.
Chaperones will be on hand as
ucp1l
Imperial Valley press., 1943-02-15
INFANTRY DANCE

Cnc of the most successful of the
Saturda% evening dances was that
this past weekend with. members
Of an infantry unit as guests, the
band supplying wonderful music
FOR dancing. Mrs. ]. w. Donohue,
dance chairman and her committee
of chaperoneS were IL charge.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-06-15
ATTU OCCUPIED

japanese resistance upon Attu has
ceased and the United States is in undis-
puted possession of the island that puts our
bombers. closer than ever to Japan.
The. usual crop o. gloomy remarks
comes from our expert military writers who
point out that we could have saved the loss
of American lives if we had occupied the is
land some monthsage.a
1t might be pointed out that we could
have saved the entire experience of war if
we had maintained larger navy, better
army and more powerful air force. In fact
We could. have saved lives, no doubt, if we
had taken the bit in ourteeth ten years ago
and blasted the Japs off their little islands.