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Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-17
Chief Sets Trap
For False
Alarm Miscreani

Because he turned in a false
alarm at Eighth and Ell Centro
Wednesday nigiI,. someone has a
purple dye on his hands that won't
come off very easily, El Centre Fire
Chief Corn Reed announced Thurs
day.
A false alarm was turned in at
midnight on Tuesday, and on We'd
nesday the fire department spread
this dye. made especially for this
purpose. over the levers of all 40
fire boxes i'll Il Centro, the chief
said.
It is next to impossible to catch
man turning IN a false alarm.
Reed said, but added that if people
living within sight of fire alarm
box will look at the box whenever
they hear the alarm, and can get
any kind of description Of the in
dividual. or his car license number,
it will be Of great help
The traffic hazard created by
answering a fire alarm Is very con-
siderable, Reed points out, particul-
arlv in FL Centre. where about hat
of the fire department members
of volunteers and must 90 from
their homes to their stations before
going to the fire.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-17
Flax Planting
Goal Set at
100000 Acres

A 1945 flax plantin goal of 180,-
900 acres has been set for California,
ccco. ding to Rudolph Miller, head
OF the FL Centro CtfiCe of the U. S.
Department of Agriculture, who
stated that he received the an
uounclment from Dave Davidson,
chairman, California USDA War
Board. Berkeley, on Friday.
This is an increase Of 10000 acres
over the 1914 planting of 10000
scrcr and is taken to indicate there
ls an increased need for linseed
oil.
in asking California farmers to
expand their planting, the board
stated that they could rely on price
support at least equal to that of
1914.
The requested increase in flax
planting was released at this time,
Miller said, because the demand is
increasingly heavy and because the
time for planting is near at hand.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-17
Scouts Receive
Awards at
Holfville Court

HCLTVILIE, November Il -
Central district Boy Scout court of
honor was held in Holtville Thurs
day night with impressive ceremon-
les marking the event.
After the traditional introduction
second ano first class awards were
made by George Raine. council
commissioner, with second class
awards going to Earl Lee Gates.
Eugene Rogers. ONeil Mandrell.
Louis Heron. sam Gaddis. and
John Willis. all of troop A of Holt
vile, and to Robin Lydecker of
troop rs of El Centre. Test cares
for swimming were presented to
Earl Lee Gates, Louis Heron. and
John Willis.
Tenderfoot cards were presented
by Sam Webb, Jr., to Bill Barnes
and Jimmie Parker. Special awards
were presented to Quimby Turner.
including two recruit bars. 20 hours
OF civic service. and cen chief
cord; and a den chief cord to Robin
Lydecker, both of troop rs.
Sheriff Robert w Ware of I'M
perial county, who was introduced
by George Moore, spoke on law en-
forcement.
Star awards were presented to
Dick Savage, an6 TO Arthur Willis
by his mother, Mrs. Arthur Willis.
Ivan Olsen presented merit badges
to Sam Gaddis for 'bugling; ONeil
Mandrel for handicraft, Arthur for
safety. and Merle Blair for civics.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-17

stayed until he had to report at
Luke Field. Arizona, october 30. he
and Lieutenant Bill Thompson son
of Judge and Mrs. Vaughn N.
Thompson, meet frequently and Dr.
A. A. Ariaudo is in the dental clinic
at Luke Field. Lieutenant Fl. K.
McCracken, former chemistry teach
er at Central Union High school, Is
also at Luke. Lieutenant Jim Bailey,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bailey,
Is another valley man at Luxe.
Lieutenant Norman Reese Dupont,
another son, is range officer and
assistant armament officer at Hard
inc Field, Baton Rouge, louisiana.
He ir enjoying the fresh shrimp
and oysters and the dove hunting
there.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-17
A job with a
locomotive to
help you
Work for a company Whcse
Biggest j0b is still ahead

This job pays exceptionally fine
wages after a couple of weeks of
training It's job for an active
man, who doesn't like dull routine
and who does like to see things
move. The job of switching railroad
cars, trains coupling EN- up,
shunting en- on 10 sidings
freightS from all over the country,
loaded with guns. tanks, war mate
rails. You'll work an engine crew
good guys if ever there were any
have a locomotive to do The heavy
work Remember. Southern PaCific'S
biggest Job is still ahead i. hand
ling the cver-incroasin2 war load
for the drive in the Pacific Your
work will be vital. Railroad pass
privileges. Fine pension plan. Mcdi-
cal services. The kind Of job you
can be proud of. Look into this to-
day. (Student brakemcn needed
also. Really coed wages after short
training.
Apply to Local S. =. Agent or ---
S. p. Employment Office
Room SIS, Pacific Electric Building,
9Th & Main, Los Angeles
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-17
a N + s

Don't attract ants into your home
with bats in order to kill them. Elm
mate them with the sensational new
2-WAY Insect Killer Paint. Continu-
ally in quest Of food they enter the
house around the baseboards, mould
ings and doorsills. BY applying an in
visible film of this amazing 2-WAY
Insect Killer Paint on floors and SUR
faces Of the infested areas you keep the
ants away by killing or repelling them.
No mess no powdcrs-no poison bats.
Get bottle Of this magical 2-WAY
frcm any insecticide dealer and end
ant worries for good. Write TO Nash &
Kinscla Laboratories, Inc, 1918 Olive
St., St. Louis ;, Missouri, for complete
instructions on ant determination.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-17
SENTENCED IN COURT

William Campbell. charged with
stealing liquor from the boys ac-
cuged of stealing il from the Dun
lack hotel in Brswley, was certified
10 the California Youth authority
FRIDAY and probation granted tor
four years. He must pay Fred Dun
lack for the liquor and a tine oil
$50 il was ordered.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-17
RAMBLING REPORTER

Continued From Page One)
hand?" a friend asked r. II. Mad
dux while gazing at bandage.
1t isn't my hand said Maddux,
its Just my thumb and finger"
Well" the friend persisted,
what's the matter with it?"
I hurt it." MadduX said.
How did you hurt it?" went en-
the indonitable soul.
I hurt it moving the lawn. -
MadduX admitted.
How, we pause to inquire, could
that happen? It looks at first blush
to be as logical "a losing a couple
Cf teeth while moving the lawn.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-17
Greer Funeral
Rites Held

A military chaplain, pail bearers,
and a firing squad were sent from
Mitchell Convalescent hospital
Camp Lockett and bugler from
the FL Centro marine air station
was sent to FL Centro to officiate
at the funeral OF Paul v. Greer,
25, soldier killed in a traffic ac-
cident in Los Angeles last Satur-
day.
The funeral was held in Ell Centro
at pm. Friday. Burial was in
Evergreen cemetery with full mill
-tary honors.
+; The deceased soldiers father, A.
". Greer lives in Brawley and his
wife and children at Paris.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-17
JeweIer Dies
In Calexico

Lindsey r. Douglas, go, jeWeler
who for two years made jewelry
from gold wire in his shop on Hef-
fernan avenue in Calexico, died
at his home at 400 First street,
.Calexico, Wednesday.
Funeral services and cremation
will be in Greenwood cemtery in
San Diego at 3 pm. Saturday with
A. r. Hens, Calexico and FL Centro
mortician in charge.
Douglas had lived in Santa Mon
ica for many years. He moved to
two years ago.
He and his wife, Mrs. Maude V.
Douglas, survives.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-17

Lieutenant Charles A. Free, First
Infantry Division, former manager
of FL Contro Safeway meat depart
ment, wrote home-folks recently,
saying his outfit had really been
making history since D-Day land
ing, saw plenty of action and eX-
citement through France, Belgium,
Holland and into Gtrmany. His let
ter stated that they really made the
headlines on October 16 and to
watch the papers and magazines for
photographs. Exact details have not
vet been released. All the boys re-
ceived a royal welcome from the
populace, plenty CT food, drinks and
entertainment when circumstances
would permit and all seem to be in
high spirits and want to see the
Job through to the finish. He re-
ceived citation and Bronz Star
Medal for heroic achievement in
connection with military operations
against the enemy in the vicinity
Of Cclleville- -sur-mer, Normandy.
June 6. 1914. Also the Purple Heart
for wounds received August 2. A
speedy recovery permitted rejoining
bis outfit when they proceeded into
Germany. Charley sends a big
Hello" to his many friends and
acuuaintances thrCuhout the valley
and states that he would like to
send each a personal letter, but
time and conditions will not permit
so let's Just exchange good luck
wishes" Mrs. Free, at the present
time. is with her sister in Austin,
Texas. but expects to return to the
valley for the holiday season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abe Randle, 176
He'll. received a letter from Private
Frank Jigle in the form OF Christ
mas greeting. He is i'll the service
in India. His letter says, Tell all
my friends all is we'll with me-
Word was received this week by
friends of Lynn G. chamberlain
that he has been promoted TO lieu-
tenant colonel. He is in the anti
aircraft division in the Pacific area
He will return to his situation as
auditor for the beard of equaliza-
ton when the war is over. He has
been in the service two and half
years and held second lieutenant
when he left for overseas.
Friends received letter this week
frcm Mrs. Norman Dupont, who is
in Denver, Colorado, where DR.. Du-
pont, Ell Centro optometrist, is q
captain in the army. He isn't in the
hospital there but is field officer
tho adjutant of Section @. He is as
sisting in the training of 1900 men
including regular students, return
ees and Frenchmen. Their son, Avi-
alton Cadet Forrest Dupont, was in
Denver en- leave October IS and
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-17
PLANE CRASH FEARED

ELO, New, Nov. II. UP)-Lee
Coz. San Francisco airplane distrib-
tor. and a woman, identified as his
secretary. Marion Johnson, were
missing Friday and it was feared
their light airplane had crashed in
the rugged country west of here.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-17

street, Ell Centre. is assigned to the
Second AAF flying field where he
Is completing final phases of train
ing as an aerial gunner in a heavy
bombardment unit. He entered the
service December 8, 1898. and re-
ceived his gunnery training at
Kingman, Arizona. His promotion
came last July Is. Before he entered
the service Corporal Hamiter was a
tractor driver.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-17
MEETS DIRECTORS

Prior to the luncheon meeting
which was held at the California
hotel, governor Davis met with
approximately 20 directors and
committee chairmen to discuss the
many phases of Rotary organiza-
ton and activities.
w. w. McEuen, president of The
club was praised highly by the Of
ficial for the recor6. spirit and aC-
complishments of the local organ
i2ation.
This week is being devoted by
Mr.. Davis to visiting the valley clubs
here and at Brawley. Holtyille, CAL
exico and MeXiCah
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-17
Rotary 0fficia!
Urges Members
To Live Pgecepts'

A code of rules which Rotarians
should follow if they are to live up
to the high personal development
objectiycs of Rotary International
were laid down Thursday for club
members by John r. Davis. visiting
governor of Rotary district les. FL.
The code proposed by the visiting
high official from Long Beach was
in the form of everyday examples
of how the spirit Of Rotary shoufh
be expressed and livcC by Rotarians.
HERE ARE RULES
Members of the organization, said
the governor, should:
Realize the value of friendships
among fellow men.
Participate in club activities and
club life, because no one gets out
of any organization any more than
the member puts in.
Garry the ideals OF Service Be
fore Self" into each members busi-
ness, craft or trade.
Practice in business the same high
ethics as are practlced IN nome anol
church life
Give honest, sincere values in
! everything practiccC.
Recognize that labor and man.
agement have their rights and see
| that each is treated fairly.
Take part in good government
both local and national
Contribute to worthwhile COM
munity affairs and participate in
community activities.
! BE boosters instead of critics. who
contribute little if anything, while
continually finding fault.
Plan for the returning soldier who
has given SO much to his country.
Be International-mi Realize
that this country must take a lead
ing place in world affairs; also ap-
preciate that the people of other
countries are just as human as We
are.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-17

+ former tCSl-GTCSN tinpluNt, Hds
passed his basic training tests at
Camp Roberts.
After TWO years seven months i'll
the South Pacific. tiermele Mathis,
navy gunner'S mate third class, Is
visiting relatives and friends in I'M
D rial Valley He is brother CT Mrs.
Dale Nice. While he was in Aus
iralia he married an Australian girl
and expects to complete arrange
ments for his wife TO come TO the
United States within a short time.
F Mathis has been serving with a sub
marine combat unit. At present he
is stationed at Mare Island.
Lieutenant Frank Oswalt Jr. ar
rived in Ell Centre recently from
cCnvalCSccnt hospital at Spokane,
Washington He was given 2l-day
sick leave. After that he will return
tc the hospital and then report at
santa Monica for reassignment.
Lieutenant O5walt, an army pilot,
was en- combat duty in Europe Tor
come time before he was sent back
to the united States.
Luciuc Gentry, Technician SER
geant fourth grade army mechanic
with a quartermaster truck COM
pany in tho South Pacific, was
fer exemplary behavior, efficiency
and fidelity in the execution OF his
military duti S. Sergeant Gentry en-
tered the service in February, l94l,
and received his early training at
Camp Ham He has been overseas
since April, 1912, and has partici-
patcd in action with his unit in
combat areas in New Guinea. In
addition to the Good Conduct
medal. he is entitled to wear the
American Defense ribbon and the
Asiatic-Pacific thcater ribbon with
two stars. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry D.
Gentry of $40 South Second street,
FL Contro, arc his parents.
In letter written from the Mar
hall Islands. Howard p. Minor,
pharmacists mate third claSS, said:
The only thing better than reading
i the Post-Press is to meet someone
, from FL Centro out here. But l
haven't done that as yet. l keep
! locking for some familiar face from
the good old home town. have met
several GoyS, however, who have
spent some time there and have
only praisc for it obut naturally"
Technical Sergeant David Dietz,
81, FL Centro, is now serving with a
18th AAF Bit Flying Fortress unit
In Italy. He arrived overseas last
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-17
DECREE GRANTED

An interlocutory divorce decree
was granted in E Centre Thursday
to Dorothy Freeman against Harry
c. Freeman.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-17
SUE FOR DIVORCE

SUE fOh btNohSE
Suit fol divorce was filed in In
perial county superior court Thurs
day by Hope Mae Pickle against
Robert Frank Pickle: and by Cora
Mae Graves against Herman GRAY
es.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-17

Private Lee Robertson, son of Mrs.
Eta Robertson of FL Centre and a
former PoSt-PreSS employc, has
passed his basic training tests at
Camp Roberts.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-17

At Ardmore, Oklahoma, Corporal
Haskell Jewell Hamiter, son of Mrs.
Arilla Hamiter, 1856 South Ninth
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-17

July % and is serving in the capac-
ity CT aerial gunner. The unit TO
which he belongs recently received
the distinguished unit citation for
outstanding performance of duty
in armed conflict with the enemy
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-03-02
18th Annual
Session Of OAR
Meets In Raleigh

RALEIGH, March 1.-The Daugh-
tiers of the American Revolution
opened their 18th annual State
convention this afternoon at 2
o, clock at the Sir Walter Hotel.
Mrs. Preston B. Wilkes, Jr.,
Charlotte, State regent, will pre-
side at the two-day conference and
Mrs. E. A. Branch, director of the
sixth district, hostess district for
the convention, is general con-
ference chairman.
Reports of State officers and dis
trict directors were given at the
business meeting this afternoon
and the Good Citizenship Pilgrim
ge contest winner will be an
nounced. The winner will be
awarded a $500 war bond. Follow
ing the business session. Mrs. R..
IT. Fountain of Rocky Mount, State
chaplain, presided at memorial
service, with Mrs. R. L. Mcmillan
as memorial speaker.
Mrs. j. Melville Broughton was
hostess at open house this after.
noon from to o'clock at the
executive mansion.
The evening session convened
at the hotel tonight at o'clock,
when Mrs. William H. Pouch OF
New York City, president general
of the national society of OAR,
delivered her presidential adj
dress. Service ribbons, denoting
75C or more hours of volunteer
work since Pearl Harbor, were
presented to 165 members.
The Pages Ball was held in the
hotel ballroom tonight at 1920
o. clock. g.. .
Tomorrow morning at $3.50
clock, the conference resumes
with another business meeting at
the hotel, when reports from State
chairmen and district directors
will be heard. Mrs. Ruth Wick
Everette, State Information officer,
OPA, will speak and a Victory
luncheon will follow at l o'clock.
Thursday afternoon at 2 O'Clock
State chairmen reports will be con-
tinued, and special committee
heads will be heard. New officers
will be elected, and Mrs. Foun-
tain will preside at the. presenta.
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Convention Ends

RALEIGH, March /. -P)- A
two-day joint convention Of three
State Colonial Societies ended here
today with the election of dele.
gates to the National Convention OF
the Daughters of American Colon
lists. one of the participating socie.
ties.
Officers of the Daughters Of Col
onial Wars and the Daughters OF
1872 were elected at business
meetings of these two groups yes.
terday.
Delegates elected to the national
convention of DAG in New York
April '21-22, were Mrs. J. F. Hay.
den of High Point, Mrs. ]. S. Wei
born of High Point, Mrs. J. A.
Kellenberger of Greensboro, Mrs.
j. E. Lambeth of Thomasville,
Miss Sara Louise Stewart Of New
Bern, and Mrs. Benjamin Wyche
of Charlotte.
Alternates are Mrs. v. z. Con
yers of Greensboro, Mrs. E. A
Branch of Raleigh, Mrs. JOSEPH
Elliot of Charlotte, Mrs. c. H.
Stephenson of Raleigh, and Mrs.
w H. Belk of Charlotte.
Miss Lila Russell Of Charlotte
was elected treasurer of the or
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Miss Leslie Homan
Entertains Bride

Miss Leslie Homan entertained
at her home on South Fourth
street Monday evening at a show
err in honor of Mrs. Howard M.
Loughlin, the former Kingsland
Burton.
The dining table was laid with
a cut-work cloth and was conferred
with a TERED wedding cake topped
with a miniature bridal couple. On
either side of the cake white ia
pers in graceful holders burned.
Cake and fruit punch were served
during the evening and Miss
Sophie Newkirk presided over the
punch bowl. The home was dec
GRATED with arrangements of
spring flowers throughout. The
honoree was presented with a cor
sage by the hostess, and games
were enjoyed during the evening.
Guests included: Mrs. Loughlin,
Miss Billie Burton, Miss Sophie
Newkirk, Miss Mary Daniel Carr,
Miss Thelma Gunnersen, Miss
Lois M intz, Miss Marybelle
Thorne, Mrs. B. D. Burton, Mrs.
H. F. Newkirk, Jr., Mrs. Thomas
M. Crute, Mrs. Bennie R. King
Mrs. Floyd Blake, Mrs. Robert w.
Gaylord and Mrs. Harriss J. Far
row,
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Junior SorosiS
Gives Card Party

North Carolina Junior Sorosis
entertained last week at benefit
bridge party and joint celebration
of the clubs sixth anniversary al
the clubhouse on North Third
street.
Mrs. w. A. Fonvielle, sponsor
emeritus, presented the club with
birthday cake, which was later
won by Mrs. Duval Greer. During
the evening refreshments were
served to club members ano
guests who played bridge at TWEEN
ty-nine tables.
Prize winners were: Hamilton
Johnson for men, Mrs. I. M
Craig. Others were: Miss Sophie
Northrop, Mrs. William D. Kas
sens, Mrs. E. Stuart Benson, Jr.
Mrs. Robert Dannenbaum, Mrs. l.
R. Tienken, Miss Margaret Weav
er, Mrs. Charles Bryan, Mrs
Ralph Horton, Mrs. William H
Davis, Mrs. Mildred Byrd, Mrs
o. R.. Naumann, Miss Octavis
Smith, Miss Edwina Dewey, Mrs.
Hamilton Johnson, Mrs. L. W.
Moore, Mrs. e. P. Weathersbee,
and Miss Bernadine Foyles.
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PERSONALS

Ensign Nathan Cole, Jr., who
graduated from the Medical
school of Columbia university, il
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Nathan Cole at their home, 81
Walnut street.
Mrs. E. T. Craig is visiting hel
son, E. T. Craig, Jr., aviation ca
Diet, who is stationed at the Arnw
Air school at Santa Anna, Calf
Mrs. H. S. McGirt is in Colds.
boro visiting her sister, Miss
Florence White this week.
Curtis Wayne Spencer, Jr., Mer.
chant Marine, is visiting his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. Wayne
Spencer at their home in the city.
Mrs. Fred Farrow returned tc
the city Monday from Goldsboro
where she attended the funeral oil
her mother, Mis-. Molhe Bass
| LanSston.
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Mrs. Charles Platt
Named President Of
N. C. Daughters OF 1912

RALEIGH, March 1. In Mrs.
Charles E. Plat of Charlotte is
the new president of the North Caro-
lima chapter of the Daughters OF
1872.
She was elected last night to
succeed Mrs. Charles H. Stephen
son of Raleigh. Other officers:
Mrs. Alexander Kennedy of Ashe-
vile, first vice-president: Mrs. R.
F. Hamme of Wilmington, third
vice-p~esident; Miss Maggie Barn
hardt of Concord, chaplain; Mrs.
E. W. Atkins of Raleigh, recording
secretary; Mrs. George D. B. Rey-
holds. of Albemarle, registrar;
Miss Martha Doughton of Chariot
tie, treasurer; Miss Virginia An
drews of Raleigh, custodian Of
flags; Mrs. Elizabeth F. Groom of
Winston Salem, historian. and
Mrs. John Kellenberger of Green's
boro, librarian.
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YOU nave W do
nit that the reasons for women
wanting their husbands IN the
army are probably more per-
sonal than patriotic.
It's easy to see why Mrs: Brown,
whose husband never gives her
anv money for herself, might well
come a government allotment, no
matter how small, that she coulo
call her own. ,n
And it's is easy to see why Mrs.
Smith, whose husband is mean
when drinking-and is usually
drinking might like to get rid OF
him for the duration.
MOTIVE NOT PATRIOTIC
It isn't even difficult to under
stand that woman who is mar
ried to a bully relishes the idea OF
his having to take orders for
while.
And certainly, if woman's hus-
band is running around with an
other woman, it would please the
wife to have him out of the way.
No. women aren't quite patriotic
enough to try to get perfectly
good husbands into the Army. The
ones they are eager to give Uncle
Sam are probably ones they don't
want. And :, government allotment
is easier to collect than alimony.