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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-03-10
Wants Puerto Rico
To Elect Governor;
Is FDR's Request

WASHINGTON, March 10-The
President has asked Congress to
consider as soon as possible" leg
islation to permit the people of
Puerto Rico to elect their own
Governor.
The President said it has long
been the policy of the United States
Government to progressively REIN
force machinery OF government
of it's territories and island posses
sions."
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-03-10
Russians Are Forced to Fall Back 100 Miles
America Strength in
Pacific Grows; Japs Have
Trouble Getting Supplies

WASHINGTON, March 10-Am-
ericas strength in the Pacific is
growing and the Japs are having
difficulty in supplying their bases,
Secretary of Navy Knox said, but
he warned there may be more fire
works any time and we are now
in a state of suspended ANNA
ton"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-03-10

WASHINGTON, March 10-By a
vote of 407 to 6. the House has
passed the measure extending the
lend lease act another year.
The bill now goes to the Senate.
The House rejected the move to
give Congress the veto power over
any final settlement between Ma
lions ON mutual aid pacts.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-03-10

Secretary Knox gave his apprals-
al of the Pacific situation at
conference with the newsmen. He
said the losses inflicted on the Japs
in the Bismarck Sea by land based
airplanes was all part of the pro-
cess of attrition and he called 1t
a most serious factor" to Japan'si
military future.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-03-10

BOCA GRANDE, Florida, March
l0-There is slight but definite
improvement in the condition of
j. p. Morgan, noted banker, suf-
fering from a recurrence of his
old heart ailment.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-03-10
. . . . . .
DIMOUT TIMES

Dimout begins tonight Z
, at sunset at 6:48 o'clock. Z
Dimout ends tomorrow Z
, at sunrise at 1927 am. Z
Dimout begins Thursday at Z
, sunset at $50 o'clock Z
. = =
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-03-10

Washington's wartime 'tranSpor-
tation problems have given rise to
a three-way ferry" that runs from
Boiling Field to Hams Point to
the National Airport at Gravelly
Point.
The ferry" is actually a fleet OF
snappy cabin cruisers manned by
sailors" of the Army Air Force.
The cruisers carry $500 passengers
a week.
BY making it possible for air
force workers to shoot straight
across the river in speedy cruisers
rather than take the long way
around by land bridge routes, the
ferry service is claimed to save
5000 eight-hour working days
10000 gallons of gasoline; and
2,250,000 tire miles year.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-03-10
WEATHER REPORT

2. . bUIFTTIT
Temp Tuesday. March 9:
Maximum SO, minimum 80.
Precipitation II.
. . .
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-03-10

Not all the stories brought back
by the marines from Guadalcanal
are tragic There is one, for ex-
ample, about the time Admiral Will
liam F. Halsey made an inspection
trip to the muggy, battered island
Forewarner of the admiral's visit,
Maj. Gen A. A. Vandergrift called
IN his chef, towering Brooklyn
lite.
When the admiral sat down to
dinner, it was to wild duck, wild
rice, and all that could possibly go
with it, even down to spot OF
good red wine.
Admiral Halsey expressed am
azement. General Vandergrift,
equally surprised, explained it was
the chefs doing. The admiral said
he wished to congratulate the chef
personally and the party rose and
trooped into the cook shack.
The big chef, clad only in lap
lap tSolomon Island version of a
G-string), a pair of shoes and a
chefs cap, snapped to attention.
Young man." said the admiral
Il wish to congratulate you per-
sonally on that meal 1t was one
of the best have ever eaten"
In his confusion, the chef slump
ed out of attention, blushed to his
cap-line, gave couple of bitches
to his lap-lap, and said: Jaw,
horsefeatherS, admiral"
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Imperial Valley press., 1943-11-14
Young Neishbors
Club Honors
NewIyweds

Cpl. and Mrs. Oliver Miller, whose
mari iage took place recently, were
guests of honor at the Young
Neighbors' club meeting Friday
night at the home of Mrs Will Won
Fluss. Mrs. Miller is the former
Edith Beshers.
A shower of wedding gifts, games,
a musical program arranged by
Pauline Bloemsma were events of
the evening, Mrs. Won Fluss serving
tempting buffet supper from a
table centered with orange pyrocan-
thus berries and orange taperS.
Lloyd Bloemsma. new president,
presided at a brief business meet
ing and plans were discussed for
the Dec meeting which will be at
the Bloemsma home near Seal
Heights.
Those present were: Cpl and Mrs.
Miller Mr. and Mrs. Earl BeSherS
of Coachella, Mr. and Mrs. John
Seibert, Annie Mae Seibert, Thelma
Waldrop, Florence Mealey, Mrs.
Frances Steger, Lloyd and Pauline
BloemSa, Gertrude and Vernon Sig
mon, Mrs. william Beshers, Luther
Mathis.
The hostess, Mrs. Won FluSS, was
assisted by MIS-. L. j. Kandlbinder
and Mrs. Lloyd SigmCn.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-11-14
Mckinley P.-T.A.
Has Program on
Spe ech Work

Mckinley ParCnt-Teachcr asSocia-
tion Friday afternoon enjoyed an
interesting program which centered
on the problems of speech defects
and the educational methods to
remedy them.
Mrs. Nora E. Cooley, principal of
he school introduced the speaker
of the afternoon, Shields Charlton,
explaining in her talk the speech
work done in the school and the
efforts made, wherever possible to
solve problems.
Mr.. Charlton gave an informa-
tive, and delightfully."- witty talk on
the problems of suffering and the
remedial work that may be done.
During the business meeting
presided over by Mrs. Frank Dou-
2las, president, plans were made for
the Fathers Night meeting on
Dec. II. At this time Christmas
pi ogram will be presented in which
ali will participate, including chill
dren of the school who will be
heard in Christmas selections.
At the conclusion Of Friday after
Moons program fourth grade room
mothers served refreshments: Mrs.
j. D. Key, Mrs. Barney Vinfrido
and Mrs. Lee ReamS.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-11-14
P.-T.A.
Fathers Night
Well Attended

Fathers night was observed Fri
day by Harding PIT. A. and the
fathers responded Wholeheartedly,
a large attendance and a splendid
program distinguishing the associa-
tons November meeting
I'VE Pledge a Staunch Home" was
the theme for the panel discussion
in which three speakers partic-
| ipated: Mrs. Leona Jacobs, county
probation officer; Mrs. Lottie
Meagher, who has had considerable
experience in recreation programs.
and the Rev. Mr.. Hayden S. Sears,
pastor of the Methodist church.
Mrs. Jacobs discussed current
problems of juvenile delinquency
pointing out the fact that there are
no bad children merely bad par
ents. Mrs. Meagher emphasized
the importance of an adequate
.ecreational program, and stated
that the solution to the problem
lies in the education Of the par
ents, who should take a vital in
terest in seeing that their children
have suitable recreation. The Rev
Mr. Sears explained the basic causes
of delinquency and the need Tor
we'll guided parents, his keen wit
adding to the interest in his talk.
At the conclusion of the discus
sion, question and answer period
was conducted and SO much interest
was shown that this extended over
considerable length of time.
During the business meeting,
presided over by Mrs. G.. o. Scott
yice-preSident, the Wilson school
girls glee club sang six songs, their
sweet voices blending together
, beautifully, their numbers being
greatly enjoyed. Mrs. Laura Nc
Farland, director, accompanied them
and to her much credit is due for
their excellent training. Soloists in
cluded Virginia Pinkney, Patsy
James, Jackie Womack, Shirley
Sessions, Dorothy Hatch.
Mrs. Leo Magee, membership
/ chairman, reported a total of All
members, 126 of whom are fathers.
Mrs. Walter Warner, room moth
er chairman, in her report on the
Halloween carnival, announced the
net profits to be $28l.36 and eX-
pressed appreciation to all who
assisted and all who attended.
Mrs. w. W. McEuen's fourth
grade room won the room count.
At the conclusion of the program
the grade room mothers served re-
freshments, the fourth grade teach
ers pouring Miss Margaret Hedrlck,
Mrs. McEuen.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-11-14
To Inausura+e
Shoe Exchange

To meet the problem of shoes for
school children the PIT. A. welfare
board voted to set Friday afternoon
aside for this project.
Children who have outgroWn their
shoes are to bring them to the
Clothes closet on Fifth street,
across from the park, and see II
they can find shoes from the COL
lection that will fit them better.
The project is one sponsored by
the federal government and the re-
quest has been made that 1t be
tried out in Ell Centro. Since
youngsters outgrow their shoes SO
quickly, before they are really worn
out, it was believed that il all bring
them to the Clothes closet, an eX-
change of footwear may be made
possible, which will be helpful in
view of shoe rationing.
Next week Friday, Nov. 10, from
IA D. M at the Clothes closet, the
project will be launched.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-11-14

helped In giving 1t supplies.
This meeting is called for Mon
day night, 7:30 O'Clock in the can
teen and it is hoped by directors
that a large number will turn out.
Due to the fact that the city
servicemen's recreation committee
has been unable to agree on any
definite proposal for a new can
teen, and as the matter has been
under consideration for months
with no action taken, the directors
of the canteen have asked for a
mass meeting of women to decide
as to the future course.
If USO comes il, local women
will serve as hostesses just as now,
but the entire running of the can
teen, its policy, the site, manage
ment etc, will be decided by USO
with paid workers in charge.
Since the matter is one Of vital
interest both to the women of the
City and to the ServicCmen, a large
attendance is desired SO that q
definite decision may be obtained.
From all information available,
by the time the campaign in the
Pacific starts the valley will have
thousands of servicemen stationed
here and the present canteen will
be entirely inadequate.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-11-14
State Chairman
At District
P.-T.A. Meet

Mis-. C. Galloway, state chair
man of recreation. will address the
goth district f.-T. A. meeting,
speaking on the problems and the
Importance of an adequate recrea-
ton program at the afternoon ses-
sion Monday in the Ell Centro
Methodist church. social hall
The district board will have the
monthly session Monday beginning
at 10 a. m. when the business meet
ing will be conducted. Chairmen
and association presidents will re-
port. and Mrs. Keith Savage OF
Holtville, district president, will re-
port on the sessions of the state
board managers which she attend
ed this past week.
Women of the church will serve
luncheon at noon and in the alter
noon Mrs. GalloWay will be pre-
sented. She has appeared in the
valley before and members are
anticipating with decided pleasure
her talk on Monday.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-11-14
WoIeha Aids in
Community and
War Activities

Woleha Camp Fire girls are doing
much in the way of community
service and war work, folding
Christmas seals fer the county
health and tuberculosis association
at their meeting this week ana
making plans for their Victory
campaign.
The girls decided that their best
work lay in the field of salvage and
they will collect waste fats, costume
erican flyers in the South Pacific
who use it for barter with the ma
tiveS, magazines, and crossword
puzzles for Servicemen, and also the
group will collect Junk.
Anyone having any of these ar
ticleS to donate to the salvage CAM
paign, is asked to telephone Mrs.
Fred c. Smith, 1853, and she will
call the Camp Fire girl living in
that neighborhood, making ar
rangements for collection.
Ann Griffin at this meeting talk
ed on the Importance of following
parliamentary procedure at Camp
Fire meetings.
Those present were: Mrs. Smith
Ann Griffin, Nicky Bolin. Patsy
McNeece, Marilyn Mullen, Donna
Barker.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-11-14
THE POST-PRESS

Established 1896.
Published Sundays as combined issue
of Imperial Valley Press and The
Morning Post. by the Imperial Valley
Publishing Company, 625 State St, FL
Centre, California.
Paul Jenkins, Publisher
and President
A. C. Johnston, Vice President and Ad-
Nertising Manager; Mrs. Logan II.
jenkins, Secretary.
Member United Press. California News
paper Publishers Assn. West Holiday
Co, Inc, national representatives.
Rates, in combination with either The
Morning Post or Imperial Valley Press:
Single copy Sc; carrier paid-in-ad-
vance: l month, $1.00: months,
So. rs; 6 months, So. 25; year. $1,000
BY Mail; / month. $1.00; months
50, 50; 6 months, 81 so; / year, $500.
Outside of California $1.00 per month
flat.
Entered at Ell Centre, Calf, post
Medium TO good cows 10-12,25, cutter
Imperial Valley press., 1943-11-14
TameIu+a Has
Council Fire
On Thursday

Tameluta Camp Fire girls Thurs
day conducted an impressive coun-
Gil fire with their mothers, mem
DerS of the board, and also Mrs
Leo A. Magee, executive secretary
as guests.
The ceremony took place that
afternoon at the d. 3. Roberts
home, with Mrs. Roberts, guard
ian for the group in charge. In
view Of the fact that it was Arm
istice day, the program was most
appropriate, since, as part OF theli
work for honors and ranks, the
girls have learned something OF
the origin of the United States flag
the rules for it's display, the flags
of their ancestors who lived IN
other countries, and something OF
the origin of the nations patriotic
songs.
The service opened with the pa
triotic exercises, the lighting OF the
red, white and blue candles, an
explanation of the significance OF
the national colors, and talks on
the above subjects.
Presentation of the various hon.
ors members of the group have
earned followed, Mrs. Roberts eX-
planning to the audience something
Of the meaning of the honors.
The girls and guardian in their
red, white and blue service cos
TUNES or in their ceremonial gowns
added to the effectiveness OF the
ceremony.
After the council fire refresh
ments were served and the guests
had an opportunity to inspect the
beautiful headbands made, or being
made, by the group.
Girls participating in the coun-
Gil fire were: Patsy Ann Tyler
Eleanor Roberts, Francie Lee Kirk
Nancy Young, Emlene Hamel
Nancy He'll, Joan Earls, Edith Mae
Kennerson, Koan Klyne, Moretta
Harvey, Ida Ruth Robertson, Joyce
Sherwood, Phyllis Volner, Marian
BOlin.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-11-14
Society
Clubs
ON THE FRONT
IN THE VALLEY
COMPLETING WORK

In two more weeks El Centro
will have a full -fledged class Of
nurses aides, entitled to wear their
Red Cross caps and pins, and to
give their services assisting in the
health problems in the valley.
Monday the last study meeting
took place and on Tuesday the class
began its intensive training at the
countT hospital. There the women
are divided into two groups, one
working from 7 am. until noon, the
other from 3 to pm. The follow
ing day the shifts are alternated
SO that each group puts in the
same number of hours. Six days a
week. of this intensive training III
practical nursing is required and
the class members are finding not
only that their work is interesting
to them, but that there is a great
need for their service
At the conclusion of their study
they will be qualified as Red Cross
nurses aides which in no way means
that they are registered nurses
They have had, or will have had
sufficient training to be able to
take some of the burdens from the
registered nurses who can then be
free, in this present nurses Short
age, to devote their time to the
patieEts needing more exacting
care. Nurses aides can do the rou-
tine of nursing and provide man.
services for the comfort of patients
Since the Red Cross Motor corps
station wagon has been made avail
able to the Nurses Aides, the prob
lem OF transportation has been solv-
ed.
Nursing in the Skies" was the
subject discussed for the class al
Its closing session Monday, for
mer stewardess on one of the major
airlines describing her work.
At the conclusion of the session
the class presented Mrs. Laura
M. Ferguson, instructor, with a eff
OF appreciation and adjourned fol
an informal party during which re.
freShmcntS were served.
The Nurses Aides program i,
sponsored jointly by the Red Cros!
and the Office of Civilian Defense
Recently the class, in a body, ap.
peared before Dorsey WhitelaW
personnel officer of OCD, to tax,
the oath of allegiance which make,
! them an integral part of OCD.
MOTOR CORPS
Besides providing Transportation
Tor the Nurses Aides, the Motor
corps has taken on many other ac.
tlvlties, at the regular busines.
meeting Thursday night, voting tt
be on the alert in the aircraf
warning service which means tha
they will be on call to transpor
observers should the need arise
and also to make tours of inspec
! ton.
The Motor corps will assist tn,
Red Cross chapter in making hos
pital trips for wives of servicemen
taking them whenever the neet
| arises.
In the future Motor corps meet
ings will be at 8 p. m. instead o
7:30. A point system has beer
adopted with extra points for mem
bers who attend meetings in uni
forms.
Doreen Meagher, new member
was presented with her certificate
at Thursdays meeting at head
quarters.
Four members of the corps ar
also taking the Nurses Aide course
Imperial Valley press., 1943-11-14
Churches
Schools
CALENDAR
SATURDAY

SATURDAY
Cakewalk, 8-1l, HOltville civic
center.
Entire Nos club, 8, 10000 club.
Junior club dance, 10, HOltville
Swiss club.
SUNDAY
Sunday services, churches.
Beekeepers, l, court house.
Beekeepers, 6, California hotel.
Musicale, 1880 $3.50, Christian
church.
MONDAY
District lP.-T.A., 10, Methodist So
cial hall.
Canteen meeting, 1870, canteen
Chapter AV, P.E.O., I, TAG FL
Centre.
Cactus Gavcl club, 6:l5, California
hotel.
SOrOptimists, 7, HOltville.
Sea Scouts, 1880, Scout hut.
Carpenters, 1880, Labor temple.
Red Cross board, 1880, headquar-
ters.
II. @. Findley post, VFW, s, Vet
Grams hall.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-11-14
Valley Eastern Star Groups
Hold Annual Elections

Imperial Valleys Eastern Star
/ chapters have been conducting their
| annual election of officers, all with
the exception of BraWley having
chosen their line officers for the
year to come. Brawley's election
will be on Dec. 9.
SIGNAL CHAPTER
Mrs. B. o. Mitchell will serve
Signal chapter No. 276, Order OF
the Eastern Star as its new worthy
matron, and E. Lee Hiteman will
be the new worthy patron, the
chapter holding its annual election
at the meeting Friday night in the
Masonic temple.
Mrs. j. E. Burns is the present
matron, and Guy Hatch, patron, for
the chapter.
Other officers elect are: Mrs. H.
D. Blair, associate matron; Russell
Hoy, associate patron; Mrs. C. II. II.
/ Small, conGuctress; Mrs. w. A.
! Measures, associate conductreSS,
Mrs. Ralph Hudson, secretary; Mrs.
| Hoy, treasurer.
Appointive officers will be an
nounced later.
Installation is set for Sunday,
NOV. %, at 4:45 p. m. in the Ma
sonic temple.
Mrs. Burns made her official re-
port on grand chapter at this meet
ing, giving an excellent summary
of the highlights.
After the meeting refreshments
were served, the banquet room be-
ing decorative with it's red, white
and blue appointment. HoStesses
for the evening were Mrs. C. E
Sones, Mrs. w. A. Tondro, Mrs
Sem Bacon, Mrs. u L. Martin.
CALIXECO CHAPTER
Calexico's Eastern Star chapter
also elected officers this week: Mrs
Lilly Young, worthy matron; Free
McDermott, worthy patron; Clara
McDermott, associate matron; j. H
Mccoy, associate patron; Mamie
Foster, secretary; Clara Raab
treasurer; Ora Belle Logan, con-
ductress; Mabel Reid, associate
conductreSs.
Installation is set for Nov. 20.
Matte Young is this years mat
ron.
HOLTVILLE CHAPTER
For Holtville, Betty Harris is th'
incoming matron and Harry Sea
man, patron, the other line Off
GERS being Fairy Belle Boyd, asso
ciate matron; Mary Mcqueen, con
ductress; Mignonette Richmond
associate conductress; Verde Coop
er, secretary; Dollie Osburn, treas
urer. outgoing matron and patroi
are Esther Kendrick and Burnel
Osburn.
The new officers will be install
Imperial Valley press., 1943-11-14
To Discuss Turning Canteen
Over to USO at Meetine

Shall the FL Centre Servicemen's
canteer unit ask USO if it will
take over the canteen?
That is the question which is to
be discussed at special meeting
of all women interested in the cam
teen in any way-those who have
worked in the canteen, are in
terested in doing SO or who have
Imperial Valley press., 1943-11-14
Presbyterian
Services

The Rev Mr.. Dwight H. Ball,
pastor of the Pacific Beach Com
munity church, will preach at the
IL o'clock service Sunday at the
First Presbyterian church. Church
school is at 9;45 o. m, Mrs. Free
man C. Witt, superintendent, and
at the IL o'clock service Mrs. Emily
Kaford will play an organ solo.
Christian Endeavor members meet
at $50 o. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-11-14
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! LEl1DAlFS & ! | I
SHOES

SHOES
Stamp No. Is, good indefinitely
for one pair ratiOned shoes.
Stamp No. l (airplane) Ration
Book 3, good indefinitely for one
pair of shoes.
GASOLINE
A Cook cOIpOn s, good through
Nov. FL.
SUGAR
Stamp No. 20 in Book 4 good for
five pounds through Jan. Is.
CANNED GOODS
Blue stamps X, Y, Il, Book 2
valid through Nov. 20.
Ration Book 4, green stamps A, B,
c, good through Dec. 20.
MEAT, BUTTER, CHEESE, OILS
Book 8, Brown stamps, G, ii, ],
good through December 4.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-11-14
Did Stomach Ulcer Pains
Make Jack Spra+t Eat No Fat?

Modern day Jack Spratts who eat no fat
because of distress of stomach or ulcer
burning sensation, boat and other COnd-
tions caused by excess acid should try
Udga. Get 25c box of Udga Tablets
from your druggist. First dose must con-
vince or return box to us and get DOUBLE
YOUR MONEY BACK. At Clements Drug
Store.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-11-14
Services for
lu+herans

AT Sundays II O'Clock service for
Grace Lutheran church, the pastor,
the Rev Mr.. Albert R. Nickodemus
will preach on the subject of why
Should We Continue to Read the
Bible?' Sunday school is at 10 am.
in the church, Eighth and Holt
streets.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-11-14
TO ELECT OFFICERS \

Election of officers for the I. V.
Filipino community is scheduled at
the community hall, Dec. r. Can
didates for the presidency are
Gazmen,. P. Obra, and LlaneS.
Other officers also will be elected
on that date.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-11-14
GET LICENSE

Robert Anthony Eyer %, FL Cen
tro salesman, and Mary Teresa
Leighton, 90. Australia saleSgirl, Fri
day obtained a marriage license
from County Clerk w. j. McClel-
land
Imperial Valley press., 1943-11-14
Announcements
Of Meetings

CHARTER AV, P.E.O., will meet Mon
day, p. m. at the home OF Mrs
Roy E. Breedlove, TAG Ell Centre
avenue. Mrs. Don G. Bitter ano
Mrs. Breedlove are in charge OF
the day
Imperial Valley press., 1943-11-14
IMPERIAL.

IMPERIAL
Leila Foster is the worthy mat
ron-elect: for Imperial chapter
George Varney, worthy patron;
Matte Stewart, associate matron.
Dorman Stewart, associate patron;
Emma Lou Hansen, conductress:
Gertrude McKinnon, associate con-
ductress; Estella Falla, secretary.
Allie Mae McChristy, treasurer.
Golden Rule chapter is the first
to install having selected Nov. 20
as the date for that ceremony.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-11-14

Soroptimists will meet Monday
night, 7 o'clock It the home of
Media Frost, .Holtvilln for a dinner,
program and social hour. Mrs.
Frost is entertaining the club on
this occasion.