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The Bakersfield Californian from Bakersfield, California • Page 17

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GBTSHISGUN Draftees ift Infantry Will Have 13 Weeks'Hard Drill i Mrs. Ince Marries Husband's Comrade One of The Callfontlan's series takiftf a draftee Into Uncle Sam's new aritty. ASSUME that John Q. Citizen, Kern out. Only the essentials remain.

drafted under the selective Drill in necessary, of course, for service act, has been assigned for exercise, for discipline and for team training in the infantry. After all, that is still the largest component of the American army. TflEe war department at first thottght of filtering all draftees, regardless of the branch of the service for them, into the regular aioiy or national guard units. They were to learn as much as possible by watching and imitating the already trained men in their platoons. It was finally decided, however, to segregate the draftees and give them 13 weeks of the moat Intensive training.

There will be no play about this. The slogan has been handed down: "The maximum of progress In the minimum of This has been softened to some extent by a reminder from General Marshall, chief of staff, that officers are to remember, first and foremost, that draftees are American citizens and that not only the success of the draft but the future feeling toward the army, will depend upon how wisely the men are handled. John Q. Citizen may have heard from his father, who was a draftee in the World War, all about the great amount of hard slogging drill he was put through as an infantryman. John and his fellow drafteea will get plenty of that too, but in greatly simplified form.

A lot of fancy stuff has been cut PT999 BEVERLY MILLS, Jan. David Simmons, bank accountant and close friend of the late Richard Ince, son of Thomas Ince, pioneer motion picture producer, has married young Ince's widow, Barbara Butler Ince. Simmons was a guest nearly three years ago at the wedding of Ince, who died eight months later. He and Mrs. Ince were married Friday at Lake Arrowhead.

John Q. won't have to learn much of the fancy drill routine that fused soldiers of the World War. work. The men will dig trenches and do the other essential jobs. They will be taken on route marches and thus gradually hardened, until at last they can take 20 miles a day in stride and carry a pack weighing slightly over 54 pounds.

$3,000,000 Housing Plan Set for L. A (Associated Press Leased Wire) ANGELES. Jan. Council has approved two ordinance for housing projects to care for 649 families at a cflst of $3,000,000. One, to cont $2,100,000 and provide shelter for 449 families, is to be located near Anne and North Main streets.

The other Is to cost $900.000 and for 103 families. It will be located In the Watts area. CH1CO PLANE TIP FAILS SACRAMENTO, Jan. 23. (U.

P. The United States Army depot announced today that a ground search in an area east of Chico, where a crash was heard the night an army bomber with seven men aboard dls- red, failed to yield any clue to the plane's whereabouts. F. R. Names Walker Postmaster General WASHINGTON, Jan.

Roosevelt today nominated Frank C. Walker to serve four more years as postmaster general. He also sent to the Senate the nomination of Dean Q. Acheson to be an assistant secretary of state in place of Henry Grady, resigned. Walker was named postmaster general last fall to succeed James A.

Farley, who resigned to enter private business. The postmaster generalship is the only cabinet office for which a new appointment has to be made at the beginning of a new presidential term. Acheson, now practicing law here, was undersecretary of the treasury from May to November. 1933. He was private secretary to Louis D.

Brandeis, when the latter was on the Supreme Court. Rain Fails to Halt Flow of 1 and $2 Bills By the HORMEL MA VESTERDAY was another event-1 £nl day for many of you. It was for us too, because we were all town paying as many people as we pofwibly could. We really had fun. You know, we ask the question "How do you like Spurn and Hormel Chili Con Cnrne?" hundreds of times a day and our lists of you who are prepared to sny yes grows longer each day but, I do wish all of you would be prepared with your opinions along with proof that you have used them.

We would like nothing better than to pay all of you whom we approach. 80 if you haven't tried Spam, the miracle meat of 101 uses, or Hormel's delicious Chill Con Carne, do immediately, don't delay because we Hormel men and girls are. going to be here for some time yet and you can't tell where we will show up next. Remember, you are eligible to receive a $1 bill if yon have your opinion of Spam or of Hormel Chill Con Carne ($2 for your opinion of BOTH products) when you are approached by the Hormel man or girl. To show you that you have tasted these delicious Hormel products, be sure you have some evidence to back up your opinions, such as a Spam key and metal strip, the label from a Chili Con Carne can, Stfaro or Chill itself, an empty can, a sales slip from your grocer, an affidavit, or any other proof that you are quail- flea to give'your Don't forget, it's Just as easy to earn a $2 bill as it is $1 by just being prepared to give your opinion of BOTH Spam and Hormel Chili Con Carne.

HAPPY USERS We have been hearing a lot about many ways you have found to prepare Spam and Horinel Chili Con Carne. One of the best recipes for both of these two tasty time savers was given to us by MRS. DALE HUTTO, 2003 Chester avenue. Here's her novel way to prepare Hormel Chill: She mixes chopped bacon and onion together, then adds a can of tomatoes and two cans of Hormel Chill Con Carne; this she allows to simmer for a while and it is all ready to ewe. Sounds extra delicious, doesn't it? Mrs.

Hutto places pieces of Spam in egg and cracker then broils them. That's to try on these nipping January evenings. Mrs. Hutto said, "Spam is really delicious in the taste is better than other canned ts." As for Hormel Chili Con Carne, she had Chill Con Cftrne isn't seasoned too the only kind of Chili I will I paid Mrs. Hutto a and continued my I 4 starch for more users of Spam and Hormel Chili Con Carne.

WES, R. J. BUCKLE, 1002 First was also paid a crisp, new fwibfroM Uncle 8am mint She said, "We like Spam in always have a can of Spam on hand for any emergency." iiegarding Hormel Chili Con Curne, Mm. Buckle bad this to say, "Hormel Chili is a delicious dish for children as well as Her smile was a mile wide as she folded away her crisp, new f2 bill. ALBERTA SEARS, 000 Twenty- fifth street, was paid a crisp new $1 for an opinion of Spam.

She had a Spam key with metal strip to prove she is a user. "Spam is better than any prepared meat I have ever used," she wouldn't be without it." MRS. H. V. CLENDENNEY, 2100 Twenty-third street, is now richer by one crisp, new her opinions of both Spam and Hormel Chili Con Cnrne.

She said "I use Spam simply because the whole family likes it." She continued, "I have tried them all and like Hormel Chili Con Came the best." MRS. THOMAS T. LEWIS, 2528 "Eye" street, said "We use Spam because of the ease with which it can be prepared." She was able to prove by means of a Spam can that she was qualified to give us an opinion. I left Mrs. Lewis richer by $1 than she bad been five minutes before I called.

ROGERS, 2421 "Eye" street, was paid a crisp new $2 bill for; her opinions of both Spam and Hormel Chill Con Came as were the following: MRS. JOHN URNER, 2019 Brundnge; MRS. K. SMALLHOUSE, 2000 Brundnge; WILSON, 2420 street. Among the others who were paid $1 for an opinion of either Spam or Hormel Chili Con Came were: GEORGE DeARMOND, 416 Quincy, who said, "We use Spam because it is convenient and makes delicious sandwiches." MRS.

ELWOOD Me- KINLEY, 2014 Avenue MRS. LUELLA BEAUCHAMP, 2130 First street; MRS. F. R. LEMASTER, 2020 Sixteenth street, who said, "I am a user of Spam because it can be used in a hundred different ways." F.

L. FORE, 1006 Blanche street; LULU WHEDOW, 2130 First street, who likes the flavor of Spam best of all. BE I Remember, we Hormel men and girls are hard at work crossing and recrossing the of you have been Approached more than once and we are happy to note that most of you have been ready for us a second time. Don't forget, we may approach you anytime, any- in your office, home or anywhere else we happen to be ready for us with your opinions and your proof to let us know that you have really used these two tasty and are thus qualified to give us an opinion of them. Many of you women are doing wise thing by carrying with you at all times some evidence you are users of Spam and a Chili Con Came.

That evidence may be a key and metal strip from a can of Hormel Chili sales slip, affidavit, etc. 80 be ready for us, you may be next OLD THRESHER COMES BACK LIBERAL, Jan. 23. (U. P.

In July, Dick Morris decided to aee If hla threshing machine, which had been standing Idle for 17 years, would work. It did, and since then he has threshed over 19,000 bushels of barley with It. 193 Youths Arrive for Isabella CCC A GROUP of It3 GCC from Alabama and Florida arrived In BakenftoM tikis morning aboard a special 10-car train, to take over the ramp In the Isabella Lieutenant A. MlaeH Is In charge of the unit. According to George Caralson, chief clerk for the Southern Pa- rifle Railroad Company, another tralnload Is expected late this afternoon.

The boys who were at the Isabella camp were transferred to other camps and those from the southern states are moving In to take over. CRUDE OIL PRODUCTION i More than a barrels of crude oil were produced in the United States during 1939. JANUARY 23, 1941 Bill Henry to Talk tOp Meet Speaking on "Front Page People," Bill Henry, Los Angelen Thnes columnist and radio commentator, will make the first talk oh the new Open Forum series tonight at 8 o'clock in East Bakersfield High School auditorium. Mr. Henry recently returned from the Hawaiian islands where he inspected national defense preparations and Interviewed top-ranknig army and navy commanders.

TOOLS STOLEN Theft of tbote from the Kern River Foundry, Thirty-fourth and streets, last night was reported to the sheriff's office today by Carl Rodeen, foundry owner. Deputies were detailed to investigate the i burglary. Solons Study New Rules for Women ASHINGTON, Jan. 23. (A.

Does the, Senate of the United States display the proper chivalry to the fair sex? Senator Bilbo (D-Miss.) seems to have some doubts, so he offered a reflation today for elimination of the unwritten Senate rule which forbids women from entering the floor during a session. "This discriminatory and on- warranted restriction would appear to reflect adversely upon the intelligence and dignity of female attaches of senatorial Bilbo said, and might Indicate a lack of senatorial "justice and chivalry." Senator Hattie Caraway (D-Ark.) has the privilege of the floor by virtue of her office. Eight Local Youths Seek Navy Positions Eight Bakerafleld men applied for enlistment in the United States Navy yesterday. Chief Machinist's Mate C. E.

Ristlne, local recruiting officer, announced today. "The navy needs men," the recruiter said, "and anyone interested in the service should come to the recruiting station to investigate opportunities offered." The station is open on "Wednesday and Thursday and is located in room 10 in the post office building basement. OHIOAN SURVIVES 7 BOLTS KENTOX, Ohio, Jan. 23. (U.

P. Charles W. Brown, alive after being struck seven times by lightning, is more convinced than ever of the fallacy of the adage that lightning never strikes twice in the same spot. Local Man to Go to State Prison Bennie Reyes, proprietor of. the) Manila Pool Hall, who pleaded guilty in San Luis Obtapo to charges of assault with a deadly weapon with Intent to kill, was brought to ersfield yesterday by San Luto Oblspo county deputy sheriffs to care for business matters before being sentenced to San Quentin prison.

Reyes was to appear for sentence in San Luis Obispo Superior Court today. The defendant was accompanied by Deputy Jack Merrlck. Reyes Is one of three whd have been sentenced to San Quentin on charges of assaulting Paul Agostin, also of Bakersfield, last March. Abducted here, Agostin was robbed. beaten and tossed from his assailants' car in San Luis Obispo county.

Shop through tho wldo of our modorn markot. Savings to tho right ol you! Savings to tho loft of you I Savings horo you to fill your antira food ordor quickly, easily, economically. Just take your pick of tho things you naad! It's as oasy as oasy as taking tho foods from your pantry POWELL MOTOR SCOOTER ASK FOR DETAILS ibar Wlllcut, Distributors Thirteenth and Chester OPENER FAME BARTLETT PENN CRAFT No. 19e I FLOOR WAX LADY FAIR TISSUES FAME FRUIT pint I9e 23o COCKTAIL ARMOUR'S CHOCOLAT FAME TOMATO JUICE FAME SOLID PACK Tomatoes 12 Je FAME HOMINY FAME PEACH No. tin CELLO BAG I jfe nnnnwwn Corned Beef Wax Paper 15c Navy BEANS lfc jjBjSJSi in.

VAL VITA PORK AND HUME SLICED SWEET I Will CUM II qUUt IVW BEANS Si 5e POTATOES Sic xsHh 2-lb. Tin 45c FAME CMCIUTI KRAUT MIS' JHH8IL FOR COOKIES QUEEN ISABELLA Grape Juice GERBER'ft Baby Foods 3 CAMPBELL'S Conploto iektn Soup Sonrioo FLOU Percolator kinds 1-lb. Tin HUME SLICED SWEET POTATOES SYLMAR MEDIUM Ripe OLIVES CRACKERS KKAFT Mb. Mayonnaise 39e jar EAS Gul Green Beau CORN TASTEWELL NO. 2 Snowdrift 3-lb.

in FOOL PROOF 84 K-lb. Wesson No. 10 Sack 39c21c UNDCRWOOD'S CLAM Chowder No WILLAPOINT OYSTERS 2 PIONEER MINCED CLAMS STRAND Crab Meal PETER PAN SALMON JAS. V. D.

KING GRANULATED SOAP OIANT FAMILY SIZI MOUUUt LOG CABIN SYRUP KOPPER KETTLE Preserves JJ- OLD DUTCH Cleanser WOODBURY'S Facial Soap tins ban LAKE SHORE HONEY CLOVERBUOOM First Qualit OIANT FAMILY SIZI RIOUIAR Clam Juice SKIPPY SAW A Hsh Flakes SAW OVAL SARDINES Peanut Baiter 20e Mb. SIEBBA PINE LIBERTY BELL ckssno YtflS 4 for WHITE KING SYRUP 12-01. I bottle SAW RUN Mb. CAKIi CAMS KERNEL i CANS Cffitafw NOKO A A 0 CenctntrotM KETCHU SNOWBALL Cailiflower each BROWN UTAH each NEWTOWN PIPPIN APPLES 1 WINESAP APPLES AVOCADOS PtUSMt NKW RID ROSE each LARGE NAVEL ORANGES. each Pastry Kitchen Snail Larft CUSTO MAD CAKES Shtlars Spooiil Fancy Eastern FANCY STEER For Doliciout, Juicy Moat Leaf Refrigerated Caw Three-Layer Oakes I individual Pumpkin BBatt Shoulder, Full Cut Picnic, Lean and Maaty 4 to Iba.

Avaraga MARBLE MALTED MILK CHOCOLATE DOUBLE-DIP CARAMEL PRALINE GOLDEN SNOW CHOCOLATE APRICOT DIVINITY FUDGE WHITE AND FUDGE Corn and PHnaappla MUFFIN Doion 15c Gboss Plot I lit I Gbooolato Eolairs Croam Puffs Chiffon Squares Ghost Pios Black Bottom Plos Boston Croam Piot Angel Food Gakee PINEAPPLE FRESH STRAWBERRY WHITE Small 35c Large) 6Sc Be sure to order a Sholars Frith Orossod, Shtlar Stylo, Nioo for Frieassoo or Croamod Cbiokon cake the next birthday I FRESH YOUNO STEER For cakes with personality, with eye appeal, as rich, tender and wholesome as they look, come in and visit today. Don't Forget Our MUSICAL CAK GENUINE SPRING SHOULDER RIB CUTS FRESH YOUNO RABY FANCY MILK VEAL SHOULDER ARMOUR'S STAR or LUER'S PURE PORN Largo, Snail or SPECIAL! Saturday Only! FANCY STEER ASSO COOKI So delicious, freeh and crunchy. UM them for school lunches, snacks and desserte. Shoulder Cute Round Bono Center Cute Ib. 18c lb.26c Ib.

24c Whala Milk Vary Flnaat Lonshorn dozen 29c Paokago Fancy 1S40 Baby LAM and Shank Off Pound MOUNTAIN al Store delivery phone 3100 SELLS LESS "REGULARLY No.l Store 20 th Mtveiy phone 5104 1J.

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