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Imperial Valley press., 1944-01-31
Illness DELAYS
4-h Listings

Imperial county'S 4-H club All
Stars still were undecided Monday.
Because of the illness of one of
the selection committee members.
F. Roy Thompson of Holtville, it
was impossible for other members
of the committee to reach a deci-
sion at their meeting in Ell Centre
Saturday. The scores of the appli-
cants were so close that it was i'm
possible to reach a decision until
Thompson's vote is in.
He will interview the six appli-
cants as soon as he is able and the
committee will announce the VIM
ners.
Other members of the selection
committee are Mrs. Liefy Upholt
of Ell Centre. Louis Anderson Of
Jasper, Mrs. Fred Pollard of Mt
Signal, Mrs. Earlene Laidley of Sis
bee, and Mrs. Ivalee Higgins of Eu-
calyptuS.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-01-31
Hitler Sounds GLOOMY Note

LONDON, Jan. 81. (UP)
Adolf Hitler started his
18th year in power Monday
after a gloom-filled anniver-
sary speech offered his bat
tered people NO more hope
than the crash of bombs over
Berlin.
There was little of the old-time
thunder in his voice, as he harped
repeatedly on the possibility of de-
feat, and warned that it would
mean determination for the Ger
man people.
His words showed the effect of
the. Russian onslaught upon Ger
Imperial Valley press., 1944-01-31
Harmon Awaits
Stars Visit

ANN ARBOR, Mich, Jan. 81.
(UP) = Lieutenant Tom Harmon,
University of Michigan All-Ameri-
can lost twice on allied air mis-
sions, said Monday he will be in
Chicago tomorrow to meet Movie
Starlet ElySe Knox.
The Michigan flier, who returned
home five days ago from the China
theatre of war, said Miss Knox,
whose name has been linked ro-
mantically with his, will spend the
day with him at the home of his
sister, Mrs. James Considine, and
accompany him back to Ann Arbor
for an indefinite visit"
Imperial Valley press., 1944-01-31
Prison /
Plan
Pushed
Assembly Puts
Final Okeh
On Measure

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 81.
(UP)-The assembly Mon
day fin a | | y approved a
sweeping prison reorganization bill
sponsored by Governor Earl War
rem and senate approval was ex-
pected this afternoon to send the
measure to the governor for sig
nature.
The assembly action came on a
conference committee report which
retains the state board of prison
directors as an advisory group t.
a new director of corrections. The
bill in its final form also sets up
a new department of justice con
tanning state law enforcement
S5 3ncies.
END IN SIGHT
The senate was scheduled to take
final action late Monday also on
a soldiers voting bill combining
the May and August primary cleo
tions, indicating the special ses-
sion of the legislature which start
ed last Thursday would end Mon
day night.
The conference committee re-
port was submitted to the houses
Continued on page 6, col. 81
Imperial Valley press., 1944-01-31
Democrats Scan
Candidates

Imperial county was represented
by one man F.. w. Greer of BraW-
ley, at a Democratic party meet
ing in Riverside Sunday. The meet
ing was called for the purpose Of
discussing possible Democratic cam
didates for congressman from the
tWenty-second district.
Various names were discussed but
it was decided to postpone final
decision until February 20 when
another meeting will be held, this
time in Santa Ana. Charles Aubrey,
chairman of the Democratic Gen.
trail committee in Riverside, was
elected chairman of the tri-county
congressional committee.
The Imperial county committee
appointed to help select a candi-
date included Greer, chairman; DR.,
H. A. Blume, Brawley: Mrs. Edna
Morrison and Chester Irving, both
of FL Centro.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-01-31
Non Stop Raids
By Yanks, Raj
Plaster Reich

LONDON, Jan. 81. CUP)-Ameri-
can bombers struck at Europe for
the third straight day Monday.
adding to the 1900 tons of ex-
plosives they had dropped on the
continent in the previous 48 hours.
after British raiders left Berlin
sea OF flame with a double night
bombing.
Liberator bombers escorted by
Thunderbolt fighters swung back
to the attack by daylight with an
assault on German targets in the
Pas de Calais coastal area of
France.
STIKE HARD BLOWS
The weight of the aerial offens-
i've was reflected in an American.
headquarters announcement that
planes of the United States STRAIT
egic air force in Europe had de-
stroyed 255 German planes in air
battles and wrecked more than 81
aircraft aground in italy.
Against those enemy losses in
two days were 81 American bomb
ers and 81 fighters. The targets of
the attacks from British and Ital-
ian bases were Frankfurt, Bruns-
wick, Hanover, and air fields in
northern Italy.
More than 1,7OO planes of the
United States Eighth air force toos
part in the Sunday raids on Bruins
wick and Hanover, the official
summary of weekend operations
revealed
Big formations of allied planes
swept against the continent Mon
day, keeping tie offensive on a
nonstop basis. Two forces wer,
heard crossing the southeast coast
in the direction of France early
this afternoon.
Hundreds of four-engined bomb
ers dropped some l,500 tons of ex-
plosives and incendiaries into the
Continued on page 6, COL ~
Imperial Valley press., 1944-01-31

on behalf of the whole of Europa
or Soviet Russia will be the vic
tor" This is so clear, he said, that
even every Englishman who is
NOT completely pigheaded should
know it."
He said that for the United States
and Britain the question was no
longer whether they want to fight
Bolshevism after this war, bu'
whether after this war they will
be able to resist Bolshevism a.
home"
Every nation, which like Eng
land has sold its soul to Judaism
will sooner or later succumb to Bol-
shevism, Hitler said.
With -Hitler-like modesty he
conceded that the question of Eur
ope's salvation cannot be solved
exclusively by the National Social
iSt German people and its Wehr-
macht." But he repeated, if the
Reich falls no other state coul6
successfully resist the march Of
Bolshevism."
Imperial Valley press., 1944-01-31
Underseo Crafts
Score Against
Foe Reaches 572
Latest Forav
Includes Two
BIG Transports

WASHINGTON, Jan. 81.
(UP)--U. S. submarines have
sunk IA more japanese ships
in their deadly war of attri-
ton against the enemy sup
ply lines, the navy announc-
ed Monday.
A communique said two
large transports were includ-
ed among the latest enemy
ships sent to the bottom by
u. S. undersea craft.
Other vessels sunk we're
one medium transport, one medium
tanker, one medium naval auxiliary,
one small freighter, one medium
cargo transport, and seven medium
freighters.
SCORE STANDS 57a
These sill:ings brought to 572
the number of enemy ships, sunk,
probably sunk or damaged by .. S.
submarines operating in the Pacific
and Far Eastern waters.
ADVANCED A led HEAD
QUARTERS, New Guinea, Jan. 81.
(UP)-American airmen hammer
ing at Japan's efforts to reinforce
her aerial strength at Rabaul shot
down or probably destroyed So more
planes Friday, running the January
total of enemy losses to TIT planes
either destroyed or probably de-
stroyed in the southwest Pacific,
it was announced today.
Fighter-escorted American tor
pedo-planes and dive bombers, in
the 26th raid of the month on
Rabeul, last remaining major ene-
my stronghold in the area, definite
ly shot down 80 and probably IL
others of 70 interce pting Japanese
Continued on page =, col q
Imperial Valley press., 1944-01-31
Marines Hurt
In Collision

A marine truck and a Southern
Pacific freight train collided at the
railway crossing east of the inland
station at 9:55 p. m. Sunday in
juring occupants of the truck
The injured men were taken
to Camp Dunlap for treatment. 1t
was necessary to fly blood plasma
from the Ell Centre marine air sta
ton to Camp Dunlap Monday to
be used in treating the injured
Official release of information
concerning the number of men in
jured, the types of their injuries,
and their names had not been made
Monday.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-01-31

said Monday morning that figures
on the corporation bond sales will
be available in a few days. He
was pleased with the "E" bond
sales results to date and was in
hope that the last two weeks of
the drive would see the county go
over the top. Our sc" bond sales
show nearly 46 per cent of our
quota has been reported, he ad-
vised.
In the meantime plans are going
forward for the appearance of the
80th infantry band from Camp La
guna. This 60-piece band will fea-
ture the stadium program.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-01-31
Bond Drive Gains Impetus

United Artists theater Tuesday
night when bond buying ticket hold
ers will see Ginger Rogers in "Ten-
der Comrades" Tickets will remain
available, at the banks, theater
booth and postoffice until show
time, $50 Tuesday night.
In an effort to spur local pur-
chaSes of Series "E" bonds, the Ell
Centro committee chairmen and
retailers will meet in special con-
ference Wednesday morning. L. A.
Morgan, vice chairman of banking
and investment in the fourth war
loan drive, from Los Angeles will
attend the meeting.
County Secretary e. Ben Herring
Imperial Valley press., 1944-01-31
Motorists Near
Fee DeadIine

Motorists have only four days in
which to buy their 1914 license
plates without payment of a heavy
penalty, Captain M. P. Hebbel-
thWaite stressed Monday.
After 5 pm. Friday motorists
will have to pay 100 per cent
penalty on their license and a 80
per cent penalty on their license
fees" Hebbelthwaite said. There
is still time to apply for plates and
pay the fees before the deadline
goes into effect"
UP to Saturday night a total of
$90,179 had been collected this year
as against $68,742 on correspond
ing date year ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-01-31
Burglars Busy
In EI Centre

Two burglaries resulted in losses
of $125 to El Centro citizens Satur-
day night.
M. Musgrave, 1903 State street.
reported his house had been en-
tered and purse containing S75
and papers taken. David Brake, ITO
Broadway, reported that four shirts
and four trousers valued at $50
were taken from his room.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-01-31

man morale.
In this struggle there can be
only one victor, and that will be
either Germany or Soviet Russia
he said. German victory means the
preservation of Europe, a Russian
victory its destruction"
He warned that "if Bolshevism
is victorious, the sorry remains of
Europe will hardly be ready to
continue the struggle against the
European-Asiatic Soviet colossus in
such a struggle, Hitler said, must
be considered hopeless"
Germany alone can preserve
European civilization" against this
new invasion of Huns" he said
Either Germany will be victorious
Imperial Valley press., 1944-01-31
HouSeS
] dxeS
Conferees Fail
To Iron Out
Major Disputes

WASHINGTON, Jan. 81.
(UP)-Sanate and house tax
conferees failed Monday to
compromise differences over
five items in the $2,311 100000 tax
bill and after a morning session
decided to meet Monday night III
efforts to report the bill back to
their respective houses for final ac-
ton Tuesday.
The only accord reached Mon
day was when the house conferees
accepted a senate amendment per-
mitting corporations to charge off
as business expenses" contribu-
tions they make to veterans organ
izations.
CONTRACT REVISION
Two of these centered about the
proposed revision of the war con-
tract renegotiation law, with the
house insisting that renegotiation
be subject to court review even
after final agreements are reached
between the contractor and the
government agency involved. The
conferees also were in dispute over
definitions of subcontracts.
The three other chief differences
involved straight tax provisions.
These were:
House insistence that pari
mutuel betting be taxed five per
cent;
2-Senate demands for adoption
of its so-called "hobby amendment
to restrict income tax deductions
resulting from business losses at
tributed by individuals to side en-
terprises.
House insistence that depletion
allowances for natural gas wells
Continued on page 6, col. -
Imperial Valley press., 1944-01-31
Tison Funeral
Set Wednesday

Funeral services for w. w. Jake
Tison, 48, victim of a traffic ac-
cident, will be held at the Lemon,
chapel in Ell Centre at 2::3O p. m
Wednesday.
The Elks lodge ritual will be fol-
lowed with the Rev. M. Hayder
Sears, pastor of the First Metho-
dist church, preaching the funera'
sermon. Burial will be in Ever.
green cemetery.
Active pail bearers will be Lef
Nuffer, P. L. Moore, Arno Yaeckel
B. A. Harrigan, H. w. Seybert, anf
Benny Bryant.
Tison died Friday from injuries
suffered in a traffic accident al
Sixth and He'll streets in Ell Centre
Thursday night.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-01-31
Output Stressed
At Elk Hills

WASHINGTON, Jan. 81. CUP) =
Kern county, Cal, government Off
cials Monday Urged congress to au-
thorize the navy to contract for oil
from the Elk Hills, Cal, reserve
instead of condemning the prop
erty
Chairman A. W. Noon of the
Kern county board of supervisors
told the house public lands COM
mittee that condemnation pro-
ceedings would endanger the local
government by taking away the
county's taxable wealth.
"If the property is condemned
Imperial Valley press., 1944-01-31
Poor Russell

With less than one-third of I'M
perial valleys war bond quota sub
scribed directors of the county
campaign are setting the stage this
week to pick up lost speed and as
sure the goal in the time specified.
Various divisions throughout the
country are intensifying their eff
fort. Each would be the next over
the top since Winterhaven passed
its goal last week. Local commit
tees are sponsoring special features
to stir interest. All are to share in
the Zig all-county program Sunday
at Ell Centre stadium.
Leading off in Ell Centro's special
drives this week is the premiere at
Imperial Valley press., 1944-01-31

Kern county has a black future
ahead" said Neon. I'VE want the
federal government to leave us our
taxable wealth so that we can take
care of our own people
Kern county is the size of the
state of Massachusetts,, and one
fourth of its property is now owned
by the federal government and not
subject to local taxation, he said
Noon and Paul Howard, geologist
for the Kern county assessors Of
flee, who also appeared before the
committee, will testify again We'd
neSday.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-01-31
u. S. SUBS SINK n MORE JAP SHIPS
Burglars Take
Safe, Sbb1q

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 81 CUP)-
Police were looking for burglars
who broke into Sacramento
market sometime Sunday and re-
moved a heavy safe which they
looted of $6,619 in War Bonds
and cash.
The safe was found abandoned
some distance from the market
1t apparently was carried off in
a truck, police said
Imperial Valley press., 1944-01-31
THE WEATHER

FORECAST FOR IMPERIAL
VALLEY Considerable high
cloudiness Monday night and
Tuesday with little change in
temperature. Maximum tempera-
ture about 68 degrees. No frost
Monday or Tuesday nights.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-01-31
PAYS FINE

PAYS FINE
Rafael Guiles, 25, Mexican labor
er, paid a Sic fine on intoxication
charges in Judge Lee Nuffer's po-
lice court Monday morning. Thomas
L. Morrisey, Al, Ell Centre, received
a 60-day suspended sentence. Joe
Moles, Mexican, is serving eight
days, as is A. Nego, %, Indian,
Campo, Calf, on intoXication
charges
Imperial Valley press., 1944-01-31
y AMBLlNe
EpoR7ER
Poetry Nook

Poetry Nook
The world is indebted to Ken
Howe for this world shaking par
ody on pistol Packin Mama
which he whipped up to encourage
his theater patrons to buy more war
bonds.
Buy that bond today, Babe,
Buy that bond today.
Let's blast those son of heaven;
Buy that bond today!
Imperial Valley press., 1944-01-31

Help Wanted
1t was cold, bitterly cold, at a
tiny town away back in Virginia
early one Sunday morning when
Paul HinshaW, Mrs. HinshaW, and a
friend halted there because of car
trouble while enroute from Wash
ington, D. C. to El Centro.
Practically everything in town
was closed at that hour in the
morning. They became colder and
colder and colder. AT last they saw
a light. 1t was in the railway sta
ton Surely that would be kept
warm. Mrs Hinshaw ran to the
station, pulled open the door, and
banged it shut on the frigid air.
IF l ever get back to Imperial
Valley she gritted as she held her
aching hands close to the stove, "Ill
never leave
That's funny" said the agent on
duty. "A few days ago a woman
rushed in here to get warm and said
the very same thing
Mrs. Hinshaw, who kept her word
and stayed in El Centre while her
husband returned to his military
dl,.ies in Washington, wants to know
who that kindred spirit was and if
she ever did get back to Imperial
Valley to get warm.
DO you know?
Imperial Valley press., 1944-01-31
More Books Wanted

More Books Wanted
1t would be greatly appreciated
if some more people would leave
some more books in the big box at
the FL Centro Library SO they may
be transferred to the Ell Centre
marine air station for the new Ii
brary there.
Any kind Of fiction except nur-
sery rhymes and the Elsie books
will be welcome
Poor Russell
Russell Hoy did not find his car
and he doesn't want to hear any
more about it.
His insurance man got two good
Continued on page 6, col. u
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-08-20
Opero Committee Announced

committee members a. luncheon Aug. 80
IN the Hotel Statler following which reports
will he heard as to boxes s6ld and plans
discussed for the completion Of the task.
Every committee member is affiliated with
one or more Detroit organizations. whose
major interest is music and the allied arts
the chairman possibly having the most out
standing record of all.
Not only does she belong to a goOdly
number of such organizations but she has
held office in most of them-includlns presl-
dency Of the Tuesday musicale, Thcater Arts,
secretaryship OF Pro Musica, and alumnae OF
Sigma Alpha lota. At present she Is dividing
her time between the opera festival Pro
Musica and planning shows for the ESQ, az
which she Is an entertainment committee
member
Philadelphia La Scala Opera company
comes TO Detroit under the auspices OF an
incorporated organization, the Detroit OpeH
guarantors. a group of more than 80 lndI-
viduals and organizations interested in bring
ing 10 Detroit the finest available artists
in the grand opera field. It's officers and
directors are, Steven J. Jay president
LLOYD G. Grinnel vice president. Joseph l..
Hickey secretary John Riccardi. treasurer
Harry A. Mcdonald Henry H. Reichhold.
Ralph Yonker, Leonard L. Healy and NJ J. s.
Stoney Of Philadelphia.
Nj and Mrs Walter Deacon Of Water
bury Conn. announce the engagement Of
their daughter Jane, to 1t. John c. Chaplin,
USMCR, son Of Mrs. Roy d. Chaplin Of Lake
Shore road, and the late Mr.. Chapin who was
secretary of commerce under Hoover.
Miss Deacon was graduated from s.
Margarcts school in Waterbury and attended
Smith Cnllear-She IS a member ofthc Water
bury Junior League
1t, Chaplin is a graduate Of 81 Pau s
School and Of Yale University where he was a
member of Zeta Psi Fraternity. lie enlisted
after graduation and is now statonsd over
sesa ~-i-aai
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-08-20
BLOOMFIELD HILLS,
AuC 10

7 T. JOSEPH WOOLHOUSE
II mas arrived at his home IN
Long Lake road for leave
with has parents, Mr.. and Mr.
J. {. WoolhouSe. after an alb
Scnce OF two years overseas
here he was a pilot in thu
army air forces. Bloomfield
HIS gave him royal welcome
and another 10 Capt. Perry
Vaughan. who was home on
hrIof leave with his wife and
parents. Mr.. and Mrs Peut
Vaughan of Stoneleigh drive
Capt. Vaughan has seen long
service both in the AlcutlauN
and the South Pacific. lie and
Mrs. Vaughan have left for p
SIX months temporary station
IN Georgia.
Mrs Frederick NJ Hammond
and her four children ieit
Wednesday Tor Lost Lake
Woods Camp near Lincoln,
where they viii spend a week.
1t Everell +. Fisher VIII re-
turn 10 Iowa City Sunday after
spending leave VIZ Mrs
Fisher and their two children
A. their home in Pom Valley
road
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-08-20
Visits in Boston

Barbara Smith. daughter OF
Nr and Mr., Guy G Smith Is
spending thus week in Boston
and Wlll.br in Providence r. j.
nrNt week IN the house guest
q. Carol smith She viii re-
uuu home the end of the
month
shirley Craig was home last
weekend from Ann Arbor.
where she is attending summer
school.
Mrs. (. J. Anderson and her
two daughters viii spend the
rest OF the summer At their
summer home at Bellaire.
Mrs. II. Gray Muzzy is in
New York visiting her Son-in-
law and daughter, 1t. and Mrs
Edwin II. Lerchen She will
return next week. bringing Mrs.
Lerchen and young Teddy with
her for a visit here during 1t.
Derchen's absence IN Virginia
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-08-20
Guest Of Mother

Mrs. John L. Morley Of Mans
field q. is the guest OF her
mother. Mrs John +. Shaw 81
WhySall on Woodward avenuc
Nlr and Mrs ! arthur Evans
of GieHeaA road are expecting
Nh and MIS- Frank Tyson 0f
Philadelphia Tor = visit early
ln SeplCmper
Mr., Herncr' Bryant j. eN-
pecfed at Nahcek next week
she Will come to be q member
OF the family party eiven on
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-08-20
laubs at Home

1t. Col. and Mrs. Kenneth
Laub are spending several weeks
IN their home on East River
road Col. Laub has just re-
turned from overseas and Mrs
Laub arrived al the same time
from visiting her Son-in-law and
daughter. Mr. and Mrs Don
Mckenzie. in San Francisco
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Mayors
with their small daughter, Ma
mika. who have spent two weeks
with his parents. Mr. and Mrs.
John VI. Mayors. will leave Sun
day for their home IN Texas
CITY. Tex. The following day
the senior Mayors viii 60 TO
Puinie aux BarqueS where they
have taken a cottage for the re-
malnder of the summer
Mrs. Edmund G. LOwrie with
her sons. Denny ard Kenny
have spent tins week m London
ont as the guests OF Mrs Low
RES cousin. Mrs j. II Casey
sally Deni>on. who makes her
home with Mrs. John c. Wright
has left for vacation OF ono
week with her parents. MI and
Mrs Donald ,Denl>on at then
summer home on White Lake.
Mich
Mrs. Thomas Urmston OF Viz
ginia is the guest Of her son and
daughtcr-in-law, It and Mrs.
Thomas UrmSton. for 10 days.
I'm her honor Mrs. UrmSton en-
ieraned az luncheon on Tues
dav AZ the Crosse lie Golf and
Country Club
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-08-20

Belvoir, Va. 1t. Knlghton $
parents. Mr-apd Mrs. a p,
knighton, live in nearby Or
ange, Va. so the young people
spent much Of their time
there.
1t. knlghton'S sister. Mrs.
Charles a. Queen. has charm
ing house in Northumberland
that added another name 10
Miss DoSSln'S visiting list TO
make the holiday even more IN
tereSting. Miss Dossln looked
up an old Schoolmate OF hers,
Miss Ann Inch, VINO lives just
outside Of Washington.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-08-20
S Council
Tops Bond Quota

TIE DETROIT WOMENS
COUNCIL OF the Navy League
doubled its goal in 30 days dur
ing the. Fifth War Loan Drive
on Us project TO purchase a
Play Liberator patrol bomber.
The councils total sales
amounted 10 $4,000.
Mrs. Ernest 3. Wemp, chair
man Of the venture. was assisted
by Mrs. Thornton Brodhead and
Mrs. Charles Gitlin. A large
portion OF the bonds was sold
through the Mt Sinai Hospital
AsSoCla ton.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-08-20

shower in her home in Proven
cat road.
The guest list includes Mrs.
Dan Henry and Miss Kathryn
Moran. sisters of the brlde-elect;
Mrs. Robert Hackathorne, Miss
Leontlne Keane. Miss Mary
Katy Slyneld, Miss Mary Ann
Dewey. Mrs. Tom Moran, Mrs.
Walter Atieit.- sister OF The
hostess: Mrs. Robert Laurie,
Mrs. William Budroe. Mrs.
Frank Wi1berding and MISS
Jeanette Hcnkel
Miss Dorothy Duncan. who
Continued on Page TwO)
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-08-20
Bloomfield Hills Fetes Soldiers
Times Phots

Mrs. James CouZens' birthday.
Aug. %.
Mrs. William ]. Thomas and
Mrs. w. w. Slocum will be
co-chairman of the last ladies
bridge luncheon at Pine Lake
Country Club Aug. %.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter T.
Bromley and family are spend
ing 4 fortnight at Whip-Poor-
WAtLOdgc on the AuSahle.