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Evening star., 1943-06-14
Address

@. Please give the story Of Henry Ward
Beecher and the slave girl Pinkie.-
U. D. B.
A. One Sunday Beecher astounded his
congregation at the Plymouth Church of
the Pilgrims in New York by putting up
for sale a mulatto slave girl. Pinkie
aroused so much sympathy that enough
money was raised to buy her freedom.
In 1927 she returned as Mrs James Hunt
to speak from the same platform on
which she had been sold.
@. Where can l find a good account
of fight between two airplanes?-E. S.
A. Chapter six, in the book Battle for
the Solomons,' by Ira Wolfert, comprises
a remarkable description of such an en-
counter. If the American pilot had not
succeeded in downing the Jap this mas
terpiece by Mr.. Wolfert, who was pas
senger could never have been written
@. How deep was the first oil we'll in
the United Statcs?-D. N.
A. Col brakes now famous we'll,
sunk at Titusville, Pa. in 1859, was 69l.
ASSU oSCp. AoAoy a dCPVIl VI 4U,UOU lSct
Is not unusual
Q. Are barrage balloons being used in
this country?-T p E.
A. They are being employed along the
Pacific Coast, the Panama Canal, around
harbors, around many inland targets Of
importance and on some parts OF the
Atlantic Coast
@. What is the largest sports institu-
ton in the World?-R. V. L.
A. Madison Square Garden In New
York. The many sporting events in
clude hockey, skating, six-day bicycle
races, boxing. horse and dog shows.
Other great attractions are the circus,
ice shows and an occasional party con-
vention.
Q. How did the late sergei Rach-
maninoff rank as pianist?-O. N. B.
A. Rachmaninof regarded himself
first and foremost as composer, though
the world accepted him as one OF the
foremost pianists in history
Q. When and where is the American
Legion convention to be held this year2
B. C. K.
A. The national convention will be
held in Omaha, Nebraska, September
21-23.
@. What three religions are venerated
in Palestine?-T. F.
A. Palestine is the Holy Land OF the
Christians, Jews and Mohammedans
@. What is the approximate area Of
the shadow cast by = skyscraper?-
j. E. B.
A. In middle latitudes tall buildings
cast long shadows. That cast by the
Equitable Building in New York City on
December % is about one fifth Of mile
in length and covers an area of almost
eight acres.
@. Why was the statement made that
the Smiths won the last World War;
D. D.
A. This was humorous allusion to
the fact that there we're 54,184 Smiths
in the American Expeditionary Forces.
The prevalence Of this surname is ex-
planned by the fact that in the Middle
Ages when such names were first
adopted. smith," or "smitter," was the
term applied to all workers OF metal
Evening star., 1943-06-14
Mr.. Frey's Position
Explained by Attorney.

To the Editor Of The Star:
have read the exchange of corre-
spondence in The Star between John p.
Frey, president Of the Metal Trades
Department, AFL. and Robert B. Watts,
general counsel for the National Labor
Relations Board, regarding the Kaiser
case.
As the attorney representing the Metal
Trades Department in the hearings
which have been going on before the
boards trial examiner here, would
like to say that Mr.. Watts is the first
one to charge Mr.. Frey with misrepre-
senting the case. On the other hand, he
was highly complimensed for his exhaus-
tive testimony here by the trial exam
iner Mr.. Denham
Mr.. Frey does feel strongly about the
boards attack on the Kaiser contracts
bec.rsise he rightfully looks upon the
stabilization OF the Pacific Coast ship
building industry, which he largely
brought about, even before Pearl Harbor,
as signal contribution to the war. You
undoubtedly will recall that he served
his country we'll in the First World War
And am convinced that in his so years
with the trades union movement in this
country he has impressed his fairness,
his open dealing, his craftsmanship upon
all those with whom he has been asso-
ciated
In any given yard out here there is
only one contract existing between en-
ployer and employe-the master agree
ment signed by every shipyard operator
on the coast except for three small and
at the time, exclusively repair yards.
More than 80 per cent of the production
on this coast is under this master agree
ment.
Mr.. Watts apparently contends that
there are two contracts-one the So
called zone agreement to which the Gov
ernment was a party, and another en-
bodying the union shop agreement. He
contends he Is not attacking the flrst,
that he Is attacking the second.
What is described as the zone agree
ment is q series Of provisions covering
wages, ETC., to which the Government is
q party, Of the master agreement. The
only contractual standing they have is
that they are incorporated In this agree
ment.
Mr.. Frey does not contend that the
Government was officially party to the
union shop provision. They were q party,
on1cially, only to those provisions with
which they had to do. But the Govern
ment representatives present throughout
the negotiations early in le4l accepted
the whole contract as the vehicle for
accomplishing their particular purpose.
Evening star., 1943-06-14

There is not the slightest doubt about
this. The boards examiner Mr.. Denham
Will not deny it, am sure.
Furthermore, the contention that there
were only 66 workers in one Kaiser yard
and 1872 in another when the contract
was signed is legal technicality which
the board has evolved. These are the
workers engaged in ship production at
the time, the board contends. Actually
there were several thousand workers
employed in the yards. But the board,
by way of pursuing its legalistic debauch.
insists upon separating workers engaged
in building the yard from those actually
working at the time on ship production,
when everybody knows that the two
groups were interchangeable.
CHARLES j. JANIGIAN,
Portland Greg
Evening star., 1943-06-14
Huskin's Answers
To Questions
BIZ Frederic J. Hdskin.

A reader can get the anstDer to any
question of fact by ,Driting The EDe-
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric J. Haskin, director, Washington.
d. c. Please inclose stamp for return
postage.
@, According to the Gallup poll how
many Democrats and how many Re-
publicans favored the Ruml plan?-
E. B. Y.
A. In the poll taken in March. 1s43,
80 per cent of the Democratic taxpayers
and 81 per cent of the Republican tax
payers favored this pay-as-you-go plan
OF paying income taxes.
Q. What State has a State sword7-
E. L. H.
A. South Carolina. 1t is q tvo-handed
sword made in Charleston In 1704 and
purchased for $l29. When the Senate is
in session the sword hangs on the front
Of the rostrum
O. Are women in the armed services
allowed to wear jewelry?-N. N.
A. Members Ct the WAAC are per-
mitted to wear wedding, engagement and
signet rings. WAVES and SPARS may
wear rings that are not too conspicuous,
watches and identification bracelets.
Evening star., 1943-06-14
Wants to Witness
Eating Of Octopus.

To the Editor Of The Star:
According to The Sunday Star, Co.
ordinator Of Fisheries Secretary Of In
terror Ickes sadly deplores American
indifference to squid, puffers, dolfins,
sharks and other delicious foods of the
marine world.
Does he eat these creatures himself?
If we could see picture of Mr.. Ickes
nibbling on an octopus, it might do more
good than all this fruitless advocating.
After all, example IS better than precept.
LAURA K, POLLOCK,
Evening star., 1943-06-14
Questions POLITICALLY Phrased
Suggest Possible End Of War.
o the Editor Of The Star

To the Editor Of The Star:
Will there be another armistice on
November II next? Does the third COM
ing of the great British Prime Minister
to Americas Capital, with mighty ret
inue Of war experts, in May and the
open season. of the earth's battle
months, June, July, August, September
and October. at hand, presage the con-
certed effort of five continents
and South America, Africa, Asia and
Australasia bring to her knees malcon-
tent, lacerated Europe, along with the
Pacific archipelago? Might 1t not be
that the present, or fourth, "open sea-
son" of world war will see the coup de
grace of the 1900 or 1900 million inhab-
itants of the globe, on their so Or more
million miles Of territory. given to the
few warning Axis hundreds Of millions,
on their restricted lands? W.D.
Evening star., 1943-06-14
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address of
the writer, although the use of
pseudonyn, for publication is
permissible. The Star reserves
the right to edit all letters 1Dith
a ule1O to condensation.
Evening star., 1943-06-14
Opprobrious Club Suggested
For Those Who Lack Patriotism,

To the EDITOR OF The Star:
A year or two ago the editor of
prominent metallurgical journal, follow
ing suit no doubt to Theodore Roosevelt.
famous Ananias Club, proposed in his
journal that there be established Judas
1scariot Club, for membership in which
all persons obstructing our country In
the war emergency should be eligible
I wonder whether readers of The Star
today can think of any persons for whom
particularly large j. l. medals should
be prepared? Or should we now call it
sedition rather than betrayal?
r. F. w,
Evening star., 1943-06-14

The steak presents an extraordi-
nary paradox. No matter how well
done it Is, 1t is still rare.
Evening star., 1943-06-14
Children's Book-Compiled espe-

Children's Book-Compiled espe-
cially to provide entertainment for
the younger members of the family,
this little publication will also appeal
to the grownups who will enjoy the
stories and verses chosen from some
of the bestloved classics of child
hood. For rainy-dav fun there are
riddles, paper folding, scrambled
names and lots of other interesting
things to do. To secure copy of this
attractive little booklet inclose 10 cents
In coin wrapped in this clipping and
mail to The Star Information Bureau.
Name
Address
Evening star., 1943-06-14
Criticism of Official
Supported BY Soldier.

tEe Cdltor the Star.
Let's have the newspapers get behind
Editor Rives Matthews. We need more
people Of his caliber and convictions.
Since when is 1t illegal for a man to put
his convictions in print?
How come the common people cannot
get gasoline to drive their own cars, while
State official can get gasoline to take
a pleasure trip in a car which really
belongs to the taxpayers?
Let's have some real action on this
Issue. AN ARMY LIEUTENANT.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-04
Mrs. Zenos Head
OfHoItviIIe Women's Club

In addition to the business meet
ing, the members had an outstand-
ing program presented by Mrs. Will
lis Barrett of El Centro who gave
a fascinating account of her life
in China from 1923 until she left
a few years ago. With the first
outbreak of hostilities in China
women and children were evacuated
to the Philippines where Mrs. Bar
rett spent nine months, returning
later to China for another stay.
Mrs. Barrett is an excellent speak
er and the club members were de-
lighted with her descriptions.
Music for the afternoon included
two numbers by little Bobaie Mar
quand and vocal solos by Dorothy
Smith who chose a group of authen-
tic Chinese lullabies, set to music
reminiscent of Chinese melodies
with piano accompaniments by
Charlotte Brejcha.
After the business meeting, pre-
sided over by Mrs. Zenos, refresh
mentS were served, the table being
appointed il green and white with
gorgeous bouquets of sweet peas
Mrs. w. L. Odett was chairman
of the committee of hostesses COM
posed of Mrs. Sweeney, Mrs. w. j
Purcell, Mrs. j. E. Halvorsen.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-04
Harding PIT. A.
Fathers Night
This Friday

Fathers are to have their night
Friday of this week as far as Hard
ing PIT. A. is concerned for the
men are in complete charge Of the
meeting, from the very beginning
10 the end.
Willis T. Johnson is chairman
Of the committee and the men have
planned a surprise program for
the mothers. They also will have
business meeting with their own
president and secretary in charge,
and they will both prepare and
serve the refreshments, exercising
their Ingenuity in the days of
shortages and rationing.
The mothers are prepared TO
have a delightful evening as this
annual fathers night program is
always one of the most enjoyable
in the entire year Moreover, they
may enjoy it in complete relaXt-
Lion. having an evening free of care.
PIT. A. members will meet Fri
Cay night, 7:30 O'Clock in Harding
school.
Plans are to make this the big
gest meeting Of the year for the
1872 members in the association, lO5
are fathers.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-04
IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS, Ell CENTRo, CALIFORNIA
chasns' ssnsa, OF Interest to Women sss,' c'as.
Anne Hardy DS.s
Society
Clubs
Methodist Choir
In Pre-L
Musicale

Following their annual custom OF
presenting a sacred concert imme-
diately preceding the Lenten sea-
son. the members of the FL Centre
Methodist choir, As in number, will
be heard this coming Sunday eve
ming at 7:30 o'clock in the church
auditorium.
The program will last approxi-
mately an hour and has been ar
ranged from widely different types
Of music, all of which are inSpira-
tional and enjoyable while holding
to the high musical tradition that
has been the consistent ideal of
this group.
After the usual opening service,
the choir will be heard in an an
them with Miss Roberta jerks, S.
P. Holiday as the soloists, follow
ed bv trio number, sung a cap
pela, by Gloria Payne, Roberta
jerks and Barbara Barrett.
A second anthem, a new one,
Lord Most Holy" CHenson) will be
the third number, after which
Wendell Waterman, violinist, will
play a requested solo, "Traume-
rel" tSchumannD.
An a cappella anthem, Rise Up,
o Men of Cod, which shows off
the mems voices to advantage, will
be sung by the choir, after which
solo and quartette number will
be heard, "Hark, Hark, My Soul
CPiersonD, members of the quar-
tette including Mrs. Dudley Hatch,
Mrs. d. B. Roberts. DR.. r. c. Gle
mons, S. P. Holiday, with Mrs.
Louis Birnbaum, SoloiSt.
The program continues with
choral anthems, Mrs. Wesley He'll
being soloist for the anthem Be
side Still Waters" and Mr.. and Mrs
Eugene Moore, for the anthem,
Angel Voices Ever Singing"
The Rev. Mr.. Hayden S. Sears
pastor will give a brief message.
Mrs. S. p Holiday is organist,
and Mrs. Eugene Waterman, choir
director.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-04

American girls are now in Eng
land operating the Red Cross Club
mobiles, newest device of the
American Red Cross to carry that
longed-for "home away from home
atmosphere to the servicemen over
seas.
One of the services made posi-
bic by the contributions of the
American people to the Red Cross,
the clubmobiles are equipped with
doughnut-making machine, cof-
fee urns, radio public announcing
system, a phonograph and records
and a library of books and maga-
zines.
Stated entirely by Red Cross
girls who are skilled drivers and
trained in motor mechanics, the
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-04
Sheriff Ware in
Fine Talk For
Junior Women

HOLTVILLE. March 4.-Sheriff
R. w Ware gave a splendid pro-
gram for the Holtville Junior Wom-
ems club at its meeting Tuesday
night in the IIoltville Civic center.
The sheriff explained to the group
the organization Of his office, the
duties of the sheriff and his staff,
and some of his experiences in
combating crime
Also of interest was the exhibit
of articles which he has collected
during his term CT office.
Miss Betty Hogue was presented
in a program of music which was
enjoyed by the membership.
Mrs. Clark Butler, president, con-
Quoted a business meeting during
which members of a nominating
committee we're elected with Mar
guerite Anderholt as chairman, the
additional members to be appointed
by the president.
Plans were made for a bridge
party on March 13, and from the
profits of this affair, the club will
make a donation to the American
Red Cross.
In addition club members are
taking charge of a Red Cross table
at the bank where donors may make
contributions and also will take care
of street table Saturday.
Hostesses, serving refreshments at
the close of the meeting were: Ora
Casey Audrie Terrence, Mrs. Clyde
Cropley, Mrs George Perry.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-04
Virginia Taylor Mariedto
EdWyIie in Yuma, Feb. 70

than in her wedding outfit. smart
tWo-piece srit in a becGmirg shade
of blue with which she wore brown
accessories and a corsage Of gar
denias.
Mr.. Wylie has been called into
the service, not completing his year
at Central. He is at present at Ft.
Macarthur, and will receive future
orders for duty at once. Mrs. Wylie
will remain with her parents for
the present and will finish her sen
ior year.
Both young p2ople nave a host of
friends in the valley, and an
nouncement CT their marriage will
be OF interest both to the younger
group as we'll as to the friends of
their respective parents. Both have
been prominent in school activities
and organizations, Mr. Wylie be-
ing a Well-known football star.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-04
Ib and 8Club
Hosts Thursday

Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Kendall were
hosts Thursday night to members
of the 16 and club, entertaining
them at Tonys Ger an Italian din
ner after which re group adjourn
ed to the Kendall home for game
of bridge.
Fragrant yellow jasmine bios
SONS decorated the dinner table,
and bouquets of lovely spring flow
ers were used at the Kendall home,
Mrs. Kendall employing a st. Pat
rick's theme in her decorations.
Bridge prizes, war stamps, went
to Mrs. Clements and Mr.. Town
send for high scores, and to Mrs.
Thornburg and Mr. Kendall, sec
ond high.
Mr. and Mrs w. j. Thornburg
were guests of the club, the men,
bers present including: Mr.. and
Mrs. E. E. Clements, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hazel Gallagher, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
w. Glasgow, Mr.. and Mrs. George
r. Kirk, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Mes
bitt, Mr.. and Mrs. j. D. Townsend
and the hosts
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-04
areweIIParty Given Recently
For Maria Birkhauser

Miss Mary Westmoreland.
Each guest was presented with
an attractive eorsage of sweetpears,
grown by Mrs LaBrucherie. the
pretty flowers providing a colorful
decorative note.
In the bridge game. prizes went
to Mrs Frymire. Mrs. Percival.
Mrs Eldridge for first. second and
third high scores, to Mrs. French.
for low score. and to frankie Nell
Birkhauser, the travelling prize. The
guest of honor was presented with
some handsome luggage from the
group and with guest prize from
the hostesses.
Invited guests were: Mesdames
Jack Pulliam, Frank Birkhauser.
George Lederman. Henry Swanson.
z. w. Riggs, j. w Beshears, Rock
well French, john M. Isaac, Rob-
ert Reynolds. Emily Kaford. Lyn-
wood Qualls, Walton Johnson, Dud-
ley Hatch, Robert Wylie, Aaron
Afford, Charles Hostetter. Robert
russell. Robert Carter, George
Washburn, Dee Percival, Sherman
Eldridge, H. d. Frymire, o. L. Da-
Wis. Richard Hammer, C. A. Irving.
M. K. Mccoy. William G.. Outlook,
o. J. Jennings. Jr., oliver Faulk-
ner, Les Blackman, Colon Barrett,
William North, John OGuin, Lau-
renee E. Hartzog, Robert Marshall,
William M Bell, III, James Reeves,
Thomas Henderson, George c.
Adams, Paul Werve, Lucille Lep-
per, the Misses Mary LaBrucherie,
Doris Gibson. Edna Martin, Mar
iorie Spear. Josephine Eady,
frankie Nell Birkhauser, Kathryn
Hinderks, and the guest Of honor,
Maria Birkhauser
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-04
EICentrans to
Leave Valley

It's always bad new5 to learn of
people leaving the valley and this
week a number are moving to other
communities including Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry l.. Loud who have
leased a house in Los Angeles for
the present, having sold II cir San
dalWood Drive home to Mr.. and
Mrs. w. w. TiScn.
The LIQUIDS, with their daughter,
Mrs. C. S. Jackson of Portland,
Oregon. and her son, Peter, who
are visiting Mr.. and MI. Loud,
plan to leave this weekend. Mr.
Loud will retain his o. ice in Ell
Centro and expects to spend con-
siderable time in the valley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Farris are
also leaving Ell Centre permanent
~ and will make their home in
san Diego Their son, Bill, who is
in the United States Navy is on
an amphibian landing craft which
makes San Diego its headquarters.
Mrs Farris is a director OF the
Ten Thousand Club.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-04
Delieu Moore Has
Birthday Party

Celebrating her fifth birthday,
Delieu Moore, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Moore was honor
guest at a party Tuesday afternoon
at the Moore home en- West Main
Here a group of youngsters helped
her celebrate the event of her
fifth anniversary. enjoying games
and refreshments served in the gar
Gen.
Invited guests includec: ATTY
Weidner, Marilyn McFaddin, Katie
Hamilton, Jon Deaton, Tommy and
Dicky Foss, Virginia Ann and Glare
Louise Smith, Lorie Ann Bratton
June Roe, Carla Irving, Richard
Ronnie and Roger McManus, Eddie
McGrew, Lee Fitzhugh, Phillip ano
Alan Heald. Betty Hoover, Jacque-
liz Johnson, Ann Hauck, Ronnit
ECehner.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-04
CALENDAR
THURSDAY

Troop -, Z, Scout L..
Night school, 10, Central.
E.P.O.E. No. 1925. Z, EIks hall.
Brawley Reciprocity meet, 1880
WOmen's club house.
Gypsum workers, 7:30, Labor
temple.
Motor corps, 1880, Veterans hall
20-30 club, 1880, California hotel
Buildin~ trades, 7:30, Labor
temple.
Calipatria inland, 1880, Cali
patria school.
FRIDAY
County club women, 10:3Oy Cal
eXiCO club.
Kiwanis, IL, Barb .ra Worth.
Harding P.-T.A., 7:30, Harding
school.
Painters, 1880, Labor temple.
Gid time dance, $3.50, Imperial
Veterans hall.
Magnolia Mulberry, 7:30, Null
berry school.
Spruce WeStmOrland, 1:3O,
EVestmorland school.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-04
Wed. Bridge
Club Mee+inq

MIS- Howard CT. FarnsWorth won
the high score prize and Mrs. Reg
inald L. Knox, Jr., the travelling,
when the "Wednesday bridge club
met this week with Mrs. William
Ct Foss as hostess, entertaining the
group for luncheon and an after
noon of contract.
Places were marked for Mrs
FarnsWorth, Mrs Knox, Mrs
George B. Willoughby, Mrs. C. A
Irving, Mrs. Richard H Moore, Mrs
Russell Yeager, Mrs. John D. jack
son and Mrs. FoSS
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-04

it two posts a day. Once at theil
destination, the doughnuts are
cooked to the tunes of the latest
phonograph records.
Perhaps the greatest thrill Amer
lean soldiers get from the clubmo-
lilies is that of hearing and seeing
an American girl again. And if
she comes from the home town
or state, it's terrific.
Above, left, a Red Cross worker
examines the doughnut making
machine. At right, Miss Fern
Maddox Of Oklahoma City, serves
doughnuts to a soldier at an air.
field somewhere in England. Cen
ter, members of Red Cross mo-
bile Unit distribute coffee and
doughnutS to US. soldiers in the
British Isles.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-04
RED CROSS SEWING

Women who would like to help in
the war effort. but who feel that
it is impossible to be away from
home for any length of time, will
find that the Red Cross has i'm
portant wcrk for them. A new
shipment Of garments came in re-
Gently and there is lots of sewing
to be done if the articles are to be
finished and shipped to the proper
places, Any woman wishing to
help may call at the headquarters,
100 North Fifth street, and she
will be given sewing TO take home.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-04

clubmobiles visit isolated posts in
the British Isles and North Africa,
where the girls distribute free
doughnuts, coffee, chewing gum
and cigarettes to the men. Often
the post they visit contains a per-
sonnel no larger than a platoon
Sometimes they are inland air bases
stated by hundreds Of men. Men
at these stations rarely get leave
and frequently are far from a city
or town, where there is Red Cross
club.
The girl crews operate from a
central point from which they can
cover five OF six outposts Rising
at 6 am. they mix their doughnut
batter, start coffee urns boiling
and head for the station to be Wis
tied that day If possible, they Wis
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-04

HOLTVILLE, March 4. - Mrs
John Zenos was reelected president
of the Holtville Women's club at
its meeting Wednesday afternoon
in the club rooms in the civic CEN
ter.
Other officers elect are: Mrs. j. V.
Yeargin, vice-president, Mrs. M.
Horton, corresponding secretary;
Mrs. Harriet M. Sweeney, recording
secretary: Mrs. Frank Cameron,
treasurer, Mrs Verde Cooper, audi
tor, and Mrs Eldred Ferguson, par
liamentarian.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-04

Miss Maria Birkhauser. who is
leaving the valley for Los An
geles, was guest of honor recently
at a farewell party. a dessert
bridge party given in the Spanish
room of the California hotel by
Mrs. Arch Bryant, Mrs. John Ed
gar, Mrs Peter LaBrucherie and