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Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-20
Imperial Unit
Busy With
Work

Imperial, Dec 90 Imperial Legion
Auxiliary unit No. 107, is busy with
variety of Red Cross activities
and also with Christmas projects.
At meeting last week the wom-
en- filled Christmas boxes for the
boys in the San Diego hospital and
this weekend the box was in the
mail ready for Christmas and the
holidays.
The group also sewed on slip
pers, project of the Junior Red
Cross, completing six pairs with
many more to be finished.
Luncheon was served, the meet
ing being at the home of Mrs. H
K. Roben, those present, in addi-
ton to Mrs. Roben being: Mes
danes Dan Taylor, Tom Allen, Gus
Bucher, S. o. McGaughy, Will Tul-
los, r. B. Brissenden, Sadie DON
aldson, Billy Webb and Mary Nor
ris, president.
The unit will meet Wednesday
night, 7 o'clock at the home of
Mrs. w. l.. Townsend, the women
devoting the evening to the making
of Red Cross comfort kits for
servicemen.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-20
Vesper Service
By Douglass
Girl Reserves

Douglass Girl Reserves Sunday
afternoon presented an outstanding
Christmas vesper service with many
residents of the community filling
the school auditorium.
The program opened with vio-
lin solo played by Lucille Culberson
after which came a group of the
traditional carols followed in turn
by the scripture reading, delivered
by Rosalee Washington
The program continued with the
singing of Silent Night" by the
chorus, the prayer offered by DON
ME Wyatt and closing group of
carols by the chorus.
Christmas Eve" well-acted
play was presented by the follow
ing cast: Clara Capers, Gladys
Wyatt, Bernice Kennedy, Socorro
Arellano, Essie Kiles, Lena Rob-
bins, the service climaxing with a
prayer, led by Ramona Webb, and
the singing of Joy of the world" by
the chorus.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-20
Girl Scouts Plan
Birthday Party.
Hold Election

Shirley Gillette is the new COR
poral for Girl Scout Troop I, being
elected at last weeks meeting, with
Betty Sue Hunter as assistant cor
poral and Helen Musgrave, treas
urer. 81.
The girls also at this time made
plans for the first birthday party,
the group to have cake with its
lighted candle, an exchange OF
Christmas gifts and special deco
rations. Each girl is to, bring one
dish for the supper and also gift
for another girl, the party being
open to all girls who Joined the
group in 1943. Parents and friends
will be welcome also but are asked
to bring contribution to the menu.
Members If tie sponsoring lodge
will attend. rs
This party, set fcr Tuesday, is to
start at p. m.
Plans are underway 20 start a
troop Of senior girls to be known
as the Mariners and who will wear
blue uniforms. Any one interested
in this group as assistant or as
leader is asked to communicate
with Capt. Betty Stull, telephone
1170-W. . sp,
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-20
P.E.O. Chapter
Gives Party for
Youngsters

Chapter CIV, PE.O.. followed its
traditional custom by giving a
Christmas party for the children of
members, the party taking place
Saturday afternoon after the chap
ter HCSiness meeting at the M. j.
Dow. lcme.
Tameluta Camp Fire girls, the
group for which Mrs. d. B. Rob-
erts is guardian, gave a delightful
program with Moretta Harvey
making an excellent mistress of
ceremonies.
Mrs. Grumbley's Christmas" was
the title Of play in which Marian
Bolin and Joan Klyne played the
leading roles, assisted by Joan
Earls, Phyllis Volner, Edith Mae
kennerson, Moretta Harvey
Several of the girls contributed
musical numbers: Ida Ruth Rob-
ertson and Eleanor Roberts sang
duet; Nancy He'll, Francie Lee
Kirk, Patsy Tyler, gave piano solos,
and Nancy Young, a violin solo.
Santa Claus appeared, gave
gifts to the guests, after which Mrs.
j. E. Brock, Mrs. John B. McNeece.
Mrs. M. c.. Pinnell served refresh
mentS.
Guests we're: Joy LOU Armstrong,
Caroline, Theresa, Virginia Boles,
Donny Brock, Deanna Conner.
Tommy and Dicky Foss, Jacquelin
johnson, Mary Hatch, Dorothy Mae
Hatch, Patsy James, Paul McNeece,
Robert McNeece, Margaret Ann
Einnell, Eleanor Roberts, Lynda
Sones, Cary Washburn, Nancy,
Janet and Carol Young, Ida Ruth
Robertson, Nancy He'll, Patsy Tyler,
Francie Lee Kirk, Emlene Hamel,
Edith Mae Kennerson, Moretta
Harvey, Joan Klyne, Marian Bolin.
Joyce Fawcett, Joan Earls, Phyllis
Volner.
Members present were: Mesdames
r. M. Armstrong, Frank G.. Bey-
schlf, A. j. Boles, M r. Brents,
j. E. Brock, Warren Brock, c. S.
Conner, M. j. Dowd, Scott B.
Foulds, j. d. Foss, j. L. House,
Guy L. Hatch, Mary Gullett, Duke
johnson, Fannie c. McCrory, w.
w. McEuen, John B. McNeece, M.
c. Pinnell, d. B. Roberts, c. E.
Sones, George S. Washburn, Donald
L. Young.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-20
T TO Rehearse
-or Program

Imperial, Dec 20: Since the I'M
perial schools are closed this week,
the Sing and Bring club will meet
in the Community church Tuesday,
3 o'clock.
After the club meeting, a rehear-
sal will take place for the church
school Christmas program, all chill
dren who have parts on the pro-
gram taking part in the rehearsal.
The program itself will be given
Thursday at 7:30 o'clock in the
church auditorium, with all parents
and friends welcome to attend.
Songs and recitations will be
given by children in the beginners,
primary, Junior and intermediate
departments, while the high school
and young married peoples groups
will present special musical num-
bers. At the close of the program
I Mrs. Wallace Kent will read a
beautiful Christmas story, Her
Birthday Dream
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-20
Splendid Recital
By Students Of
Zona North

zona North presented her piano
and violin students in an excellent
recital Saturday night in the
Presbyterian church, the recital
being given De-oTe II large and en-
thusiastic audience.
Splendid technical foundation
individual style, expression, marked
the playing Of every student, max
ing the program one of real pleas
ure for the listeners.
After the recital Mrs. North Serv-
ed punch to the guests who enjoyed
an informal social hour.
Piano students participating were :.
Stanley Rayburn, Russell Kirk, Rob-
ert Rayburn, Norman Fleming,
Jimmy Chambers, Nicky Bolin, Mar
ian Bolin. Beth Haas, Doris Laird,
Joan Fleming.
Violin souuentS who took part
were: James TiSon, James Garrett,
Joyce Nelson, Roberta Nelson,
Virginia Humfeld, Merle Humfeld,
Neva Hawkins. Nancy Young.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-20
Attend Sons
Wedding in
0rOssmOn+

Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Dyer have
returned from Grossmont where on
Sunday afternoon they attended the
wedding of their son, James L.
Dyer, and Shirley Leon Walker
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. B. M.
Walker of Grossmont.
The ceremony took place at the
home of the brides parents with
only the members of the two FAM
lilies in attendance, the Rev. Mr..
Markham of the First Presbyterian
church reading the service.
Green and white decorations
formed a lovely setting for the we'd
ding, the fireplace being banked
with greenery and white flowers,
tall palms framing the altar
through which the soft indirect
lighting gave a pretty effect.
The bride was an attractive pic
tCe in her soft satin gown made
with bouffant skirt Her veil fell
from becoming coronet and she
carried a bors uet of exquisite
flowers.
Her only attendant was Miss
Gilliland, friend of many years
standing, Morton Walker, brother
of the bride, acting as best man
for Mr. Dyer.
Mrs. Dyer attended Grossmont
high school and San Diego State,
her husband being a graduate of
the University of California at
Davis. He is now teaching voca-
tional agriculture at Grossmont
high school.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-20

Dec. 20, at 6 o'clock In the Presby-
terian church. -
The bridegroom. who Is In the
U. S. Army Air corps. Is home on
furlough from Alexandria, La.
where he is stationed and for that
reason the wedding has been set
ahead. Ds
Since it is impossible on such
short notice for Mr.. and Mrs. Shall
Ter to invite personally their friends
and those of the Robinson family,
they have asked that this an
noGncement be considered an in
vitation and that all friends of the
two families and of the young cou-
pie attend the service. fs
The Rev. FIR. Edward Hutchinson
of st. Paul's Episcopal church will
read the service.
Miss Shaller is a graduate of
Central and is a student at the
University of Arizona
Mr.. Robinson is also a graduate
of Central and was attending jun
ior college when he enlisted i'm the
service. tt
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-20
Hostess for
You+h Group

AT the youth fellowship meeting
Sunday evening at Methodist
church, after the choir concert, FL
Centre 'Soroptimists acted as hos
fesses tor the evening, serving re-
freshments to the group from a
beautifully appointed table.
Marine Women Reserves were
special guests, large numbe. en-
Joying the hospitality of the Sorop-
tlmlsts and the youtn group, join
ing in singing the Christmas carols
under the leadership of Mrs. Geof-
trey Rollins at the piano.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-20
CALENDAR
MONDAY

Cactus Gavel club, $3.50, California
hotel.
Sea Scouts, 1880, Scout hut.
Carpenters, 1880, Labor temple.
EI Centre lodge No. 384, F. and
A. NJ, 1880, Masonic temple.
Red Cross boards, 1880, head
quarters.
SOrOptimists, 8, Nj. yam hotel.
VIEW. II. Q. Findley rost, 8, Vet
Grams hal.
Carol sing, 9, Barbara Worth.
lJESDAY
Surgical dressings, 9-4, 1880,
10000 club.
Toastmistrcssy 6:30, California
hotel. &t
Girl Scouts, Z, Scout hut.
Troop 73, 1890. fire hall.
Central Labor council, 8, Labor
temple.
Oasis Shrine No. 20, w. s., of J.,
8. Masonic temple.
Eagles, 8, 500 Broadway.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-20
Ration Stamps
Expire Soon

Green stamps A, B, and c from
War Ration Book 4, good for ra-
tioned canned, frozen and dehy-
drafted foods, will expire Monday
Decemb : 20) at midnight. This
was the reminder today from Paul
Barksddle d'Odd, Southland OPA
ration chief.
Green stamps D, E, and F., which
became valid December l, will re-
main good through January 20,
d'Orr said.
Brown stamps, L, M, N, and P
are now good for meats and fats
and will remain valid through jan
uary l. Brown stamp @ became
good Sunday dec. l9) and WI. also
expire January /.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-20
10 inausura+e
Well Baby
Conferences

DR.. Miriam HuSheIl, county
health officer, has announced that
plans are underway to start series
of well baby conferences two of
which will be held in Ell Centre,
one for east and one for west Ell
Centro, the places and dates to be
announced shortly
Parents may bring children of
pre-school age to these conferences
to obtain information in regard to
health procedure. lamentations
for smallpox, dip h t h eria and
Whooping cough will be given.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-20
Of Interest to Women
Edited By Anne Hardy Davis
Christmas Observed in City
Church Programs Sunday

a large audience and under the
direction of Mrs. Ross Paddock and
L. j. Sharp.
The entire Sunday school par
ticipated either in the choruses or
in the cast, the handsome stage sets
the Christmas decorations and the
lighting adding to the beauty of
the music and story
The adult choir also took part
with Tonic Sue McChristy Froe-
berg, Mrs. T. A. McChristy, 1t.
Leon, as soloists, and with Mrs.
Whimberly as pianist.
The Rev. Mr.. Charles Burrill,
pastor of the church, presided.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-20
School Children
Make Record
Purchase

Children in the Ell Centro's four
ele men AIRY schools purchased
Sl5878 worth of Christmas seals in
this years sale sponsored by the
Imperial County Health and Tuber-
culCSis association.
Posters made from the seals, were
on display this weekend in I'M
perial Hardware store windows.
All proceeds from the Christmas
seal sale are Used in carrying on
the fight against tuberculosis.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-20
HOLLYWOOD
~ FRSKINE JOHNSON
sKINE JOHNSON

The Smithsonian Institute in
Washing on is negotiating with
Paramount for the permanent eX-
hibition of one of the largest sets
in Lady in the Dark Instead
of merely exhibiting an artists
drawing of the scene, the plan is to
move The entire set, complete in
every detail, to 4 special hall for
public exhibit. Only thing lacking
will be an assistant director yelling
Quiet"
Porter Hall overheard couple OF
writer's talking. One said, Il can't
understand why he's big film pro-
ducer. Why, that guy doesn't know
a thing about the movies" Second
writer: you're right, but it's a
good thing. Say, if he knew 10 per
cent of what we know, we'd both
lose oYr jobs"
Producer Eddie Small has pur-
chased the screen rights to the un-
Official national anthem of Aus
tralia, "Waltzing Matilda It'll be
used as the title of new movie,
THE Skirt Patrol" written by Ed
ward Seabrook and TedWell Chap
/ man.
Sudden thought: Has anyone re-
ferred TO Claude Rains as a "kleptO-
man.ac?" He steals so many pic
turcs.
Wonder what Vic McLaglen's S
! bride will have to say about his
habit of always dragging stray mon-
gre's home Vic's daughter, Sheila
calls their home, THE Midnight
Mission for Dogs"
GOOD IDEA
Covering the opening of Sweet
Rosie O'Grady" at the Colonial
Theatar in Elmira. N. Y, the other
day, film editor Tom Byrne saw a
| little boy scramble up on the stage,
and crepe for the bottom of the
made-in Hollywood ballroom in
which Betty Cradle was dancing.
Just as he was about to climb in, an
usher closed in. Byrne wrote the
sto,y fer his paper and next day
Tom Roberts, manager of the
theater. took out an ad reading
"The little boy who climbed upon
our stage yesterday to kiss Betty
Cradle knew what he was doingl
Everybody feels the same way about
/ Rosie"
Van johnson gets the role of Capt,
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-20
Ted Lawson in the film version of
Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo


Dog trouble on the set of you
Can't Ration Love" Members of
D'Artega's all-girl orchestra report
ed for work with 16 pet dogs in tow
Before noon director Buster Fuller
had stepped into a dish of ham
burger and tripped over dog leashi
Is this Hollywood or Notre
Dame? Actors Phiroze Nazir, Isaac
Pesavo, Andre Chavlot, Mike An
Sara, Shushiela Shkari and Ed
Goering support George Sanders
and Virginia Bruce in "Interna-
tional Zone" The coach's-er, par
don-the directors name is Leonide
Moguy.
Warmers Desert Song" will be
released as a Christmas present ia
ROmberg fans. It's as up-tO-datt
as hoOpskirt with peek-a-bOo win
dOws.
One of the first films chosen FOL
he Italian film public in Allied
occupied territory was Abbott ano
CoStello's Pardon My Sarong." Al
fun, no politics.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-20
Beautiful Home Weddinq
SoIemnized on SUNDAY

Beautiful in its dignified simplic-
ity, the wedding which Sunday
night united in marriage Juanita
Maxine Mitchell, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. c. E. Mitchell of Roy,
New Mexico, and John Burt
Mouser, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Luray
Mouser, Sr., of Imperial, was one of
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-20
Janet ShaIIer's Wedding Set
For This Monday Evening

Mr.. and Mrs. Alva j. Shaller
Monday announced not only the
engagement of their daughter, Alice
Janet, to Alden F. Robinson Jr.,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Alden F. Rob-
inson, Sr., but also the wedding
to be solemnized that same evening,
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-20
WESTERN DRAMA

Migration of western labor
to the Oakland (CalifD shipyards,
has forced the deluxe film houses
there into screening only cowboy
films. Smiley Burnette, Republics
western comedian, gets bigger bill.
ing in Oakland now than Ronald
Colman or Walter Pidgeon. AS one,
of the shipyard workers explained
to a theater manager, There are
two kinds of pictures-shoot ems
and kiss ems We like shoot ems" "
Child psychology lesson: Dana
Andrews, star of 1.-THE Purple Heart
at ooh Century-FoX, first became
Interested in motion pictures be-
cause his father, Rev. c. F. An
drews, forbade his family to see
them.
Harvov Fis shman, 13-year- quiz
kid, is 81 to the good. Made a 25-
cent bet with the other Quiz Kids,
now in Hollywood for a movie, that
he would kiss the first film actress
he met. He was introduced to JinX
F'alkenburg. He asked for a KISS
got it, and collected the cash.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-20
Wilson Program
Cancelled

With the closing of school this
week, Wilson school has had to
cancel its Christmas program set
for Tuesday night.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-20
Service Symbol

Badge of honor for veterans of
World War II, the Army's new
lapel service button is now
given without charge to officers
and enlisted personnel of the
Army and WAC who have been
honorably discharged or placed
on reserve status since Sept. 9,
1899.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-20

! the most impressive of the season.
/ The ceremony took place at the
home of the bridegroom's aunt and
uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. McKim,
with only members of the family
present for the service read by the
Rev. FIR. Edward Hutchinson, vicar
of st. Pat S Episcopal church.
AS a settil.e for the Wedding, the
spacious living room was lovely
picture with its all-White decora-
tions, white tapers in tall candel-
abra framing the altar before which
the young people recited their
vows.
PRETTY BRIDE
The bride was charming in her
wedding dress, smart frock,
street length, in a lovely soft shade
of green for which her flowers,
gorgeous orchids, provided an effec-
tive contrast.
Doris Mullen, maid of honor was
gowned in coral and her flowers
were Wn;ue camelliaS.
Edwin Knick served Mr.. Mouser
as his best man.
After the ceremony a wedding
supper was served in the candle
lighted dining room where the buf-
fet table was charming with it's lace
cloth, its cei.serpiece of gardeniaS,
and with the brides cake, a five
TERED affair surmounted by min
iature bride and bridegroom.
LIVE ON COAST
Mr.. and Mrs. MoCSer left imme-
diately for San Diego where they
will make their home, the bride
wea. irS for her travelling ensemble
tailored black suit with black
gabardine coat. They plan to return
to the valley for the holidays which
they will spend with Mr.. Mouser's
family.
Mrs. MouSer received ner educa-
tion in the New Mexico schools, at
tending the University of New
Mexico at Las Cruces. She later
went to San Diego to take a secre-
Jarial position in the production
control department of Consolidated
where she met Mr.. .1ouser who is
also connected with Consolidated.
The bridegroom is a graduate of
Central and attended the Univer-
'ity of California. He comes from
me of Imperial Valleys oldest and !!
pest known pioneer families and |
he marriage is one of considerable
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-20
PAGEANT

At the First Baptist church an
impressive pageant of the Nativity
was presented Sunday night before
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-20
PRESBYTERIAN

At the Presbyterian church Sun
day evening, another splendid
Christmas concert was presented
under the supervision of Zona
North, choir director
Here also a large audience was
most appreciative of the beautiful
music presented by Emily Kaford,
organist; Wally Christian violinist;
Ann Mitchell, Janet Thompson,
soloists; Helen Francis Maynard,
pianist, and by the string quartet
composed of Janet Lytle, Helen
Francis Maynard, Wilma Jeanne
Lakey and Carol Martin. Mrs. Ka-
ford and Mrs. North played an Or
gan and piano duet, the Beethoven
Moonlight Sonata" during the
offertory.
Chaplain Robert Vitz of the Ma
rine air station offered prayer, pre-
siding at the service.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-20

FL Centre urches observed
Christmas in their regular services
Sunday and a number of other spe-
cial programs were featured in
celebration of this great church
festival, all programs of beauty and
dignity.
Among these services were the
following.
GIRLS CHORUS
At the State Street Christian
church, the girls chorus Under the
direction of Wilma Jeanne Lakey
gave a beautiful concert Sunday
evening, one remarkably fine for
such young singers and one well
chosen for their abilities.
Eight favorite Christmas classics
were included in this concert,
among them being the Holy
Night" set to the lovely music of
the Brahms Cradle Song" the
"Cantique de Noel" (Adam) and
"Sleep Holy Babe"
Barbara Cox was the narrator,
reading the Scriptural background
for the various musical numbers.
Fayola Roach delivered the invo-
cation and 1t Philip Knights, the
benediction.
Senior choir members Under the
direction of George w. Burt con-
tributed three numbers and will be
heard on Christmas eve at 7:45
o'clock in their cantata.
The Rev. Mr.. E. L. Carter, pastor
of the church, presided at the serv-
ice, Mrs. Hazel Bliss acting as ac-
companist for the concert.
"THE MESSIAH"
The combined senior and junior
choirs of the Methodist church
Sunday evening gave the second
and last performance of the beauti-
full Handel oretorio. "The Messiah
The church was Iilled to capacity
for the evening, several standing
during the entire performance.
Beautiful choral .llmbers, solos and
a trio made The program outstand-
ing as did the playing of Mrs. John
Glenn, organist, and Mrs. j. D.
Foss pianist.
Mrs. Eugene Waterman and Mrs.
Dorothy Armstrong are directors
for the two choirs and the solo,
lists Sunday were: Mrs. George
Mrs. Warren Brock,
Mrs. william Walters, Clarance E.
Tarner, Eugene Moore. @
The pastor, the Rev. Mr.. Hayden
S. Sears presided. -aeE
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-20
SHOES

Ration Book l, Stamp 18, good
indefinitely for one pair rationed
shoes; Ration Book 3, airplane
stamp l.. good indefinitely for one
pair of shoes. i-
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-20

Van Johnson gets the role of Capt,
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-20
MEAT, BUTTER, CHEESE, OILS

Ration book 3, brown stamps. L,
M, N, o, P, @, good Il rough Jan. /,
1914
Imperial Valley press., 1943-12-20

Ration Book 4, stamp 90, good
for five pounds of sugar through
Jan. Is. 1914.
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-15

TO get the coupons before giving
the gas, Just as the fellow said.
Where are your coupons?" I
asked.
II haven't got ration book"
he says "All ! need Is some gas
oline 10 get to Jackson"
Mister" / said. you're out OF
luck. No coupons, no gas"
II don't care about that" he
says II want IL gallons"
NO" said.
Twelve gallons" he said.
He appeared 10 he nice fellow
so what could ! do? ] told the boy
TO drain u gallons out OF my car
and give II 10 him
When he got his gas, he said to
me-
Mister, I knew the minute I
looked at YOU that was going TO
get the gas. Have a drink"
He wanted TO pay extra, but /
wouldn't take IL. And after the
bottle was empty, he went on his
way.
After Carpenter had told his
story. Senator Joe Baldwin spoke
up.
Didn't you know. Ben, that
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-15
The War Fronts

SOLOMON ISLANDS u. s.
PIT boats score hits on two
and possibly three Jap de-
y stroyers and foil Jap attempt
to reinforce trapped GuadalN
canal garrison. page H.
NORTH AFRIcA-French wipe
out Italian force. take several
strong points in Tunisia; Ger
mans admit heavy Allied at
tacks in three sectors. (Pg. 2)
GERMANY Raj bombers
plaster Essen, site of the
Krupp works. with 100 tons of
bombs in II minutes. page
2)
NEW -GUINEA-Allied bonbers
and fighters punish the great
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-15
Victory Sausage;
Meat and Soybeans

ST. LOUIS, Jan. IA CUP).-Vic-
tory sausage, "a little meat and a
lot OF soybeans in casings,' will
make its appearance in the corner
butcher shop soon, the National
independent Meat Packers Asso-
citation announced unhappily to-
day
The meat packers. here for
their annual convention, learned
about the new product only yes
terday and they were generally
gloomy about H. They described
NJ as standardized erSatz COM
modify designed by the Office of
Price Administration TO stretch
the nations acutely short meat
supply