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Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01
Kind Auto is s
May Help Out
Girl Re serves

The cooperation of motorists who
will he making the trip to the noun
tains this weekend is being strong.
ly urged by the committee in charge
of the Girl Reserve camp at Hipass.
Think of the pleasure and thrill
Of being ''off to camp now that
school is over and lessons finished
And then imagine the crushing dis
appointment of seeing the other
girls start merrily on their holiday
being one Of the few left behind be-
cause of no means Of transporta-
ton.
If eeveryone who plans to go
lover the hill' this weekend and
who viii have one or more vacant
seats will communicate with Mrs.
4. P. Pope at 54S Hot Avenue, or
phone 1861, these girls who. rare
eagerly looking forward to the out
ing will not be disappointed.
The camp will not he officially
open until Monday, but provision
has been made FOR any of the girls
who may arrive earlier, Miss Watt,
the camp secretary, and several
others are already there.
The committee wishes it further
understood that the girls do not
need to be taken to Hipass, but will
be met by the camp auto at any
time after noon Saturday at White
Star, the well-known cafe at the
junction of the Campo and Descanso
roads, few miles beyond Jacumba.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01
Guernsey Owners
Plan Field Day

The Guernsey breeders of Califor-
MIA win hold a big field dav on Sat
urday, June 16, OF the A1ohr Stock
Farm at Van Nuys and the Brant
Rancho at Owensmouth. Members
Of the California Guernsey Breeders
Association from all parts of the
state win be present at this meet
ing. f.. l.. Westover, western repre-.
sentative of the National Associa-
tion, arrived in Los Angeles Satur-
day, and will be in personal charge
Of arrangements, assisting the Off
cials of the state association.
Every breeder of livestock in
Southern California and those di
reetly interested in livestock devel.
opment, are very urgently invited
to attend this meeting and will be
welcome guests at the barbecue.
The Adohr Stock Farm products
come from the largest and most
modern and up-to-date dairy in the
state and the largest Guernsey dairy
in the United States.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01
Utley's Party In
Weird Encounter
With Mr.. Skunk

The griefs of the district attor-
ney's OFFICE are not all confined to
the prosecution of criminals, one of
the worst which that official has t.
contend with being q balky ear.
Time and again the ear has shown
utter disregard for official dignity,
the latest occurrence being yesterday
afternoon.
Accompanied by A. p. Robbins,
criminal investigator, Leo Hetzel,
local photographer, and one other.
the district attorney made trip
to lockwood TO get some pictures
of the scene where young Jack
Schaffer was shot Tuesday night.
The pictures were taken in due
course. and the party climbed into
the ear, ready 10 return to FL Cen.
tro. The self starter gurgled and
ratified, but would not function. ana
no amount Of coaxing could turn
the engine over. Leaving the dis.
trict attorney at the wheel. the other
members Of the party got ont and
pushed. and pushed some more. The
ca: evidently enjoyed having Others
do the work and would not respond.
Mr.. Skunk Arrives
\ thrasher in q nearby field stir
red up one of the violent-scented an
imals called q skunk in the Giction-
ary, but called a lot of other things
by the average man.
Mr.. Skunk decided TO stick with
the crowd, and advanced as it ad-
vaneed. At last ranch house hove
in the distance and fresh air and
water and n helping hand were
rustled. The rancher willingly gave
the desired assistance and hooked
his car TO the balky one, and short
tow turned the engine over and
the county car was able TO proceed
under its own power.
The party made Il bee line for FL
Centre, leaving Mr.. Skunk in sole
possession of the scene, and now the
district attorney is wondering if
this sad tale won't cause the pur-
chasing agent to loosen up n little,
as he has no further desire to be
mi.rooned in skunk infested terri
tory.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01
Tammany Widow
on Stand Denies
Previous Husband
by United Press Leased Wire

DUBLIN, June Mrs. Beulah
Croker denied on the witness stand
here late today that she had ever
been married previous to meeting
the late Richard Croker, Tammany
millionaire.
Children of Croker's first mar
riage, in the suit brought here,
claimed that she had lived as the
wife of Guy Marone in Northamp-
ton, Mass, and other places. They
based their suit against the will,
leaving her the major portion of the
Croker fortune on this charge.
81 never was in Northampton,
New Brunswick Of Canada" Mrs.
Croker declared. She said that dur
ing the 26 days of previous trial
in Florida she had never heard Ma
rone's name mentioned.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01
Expert Urg es
Care in Picking,
Testing Melons

y .
DR.. f. W. Chase of the bureau of
chemistry, state department Of ag-
riculture, addressed Il meeting of
cantaloupe growers and shippers at
Brawley tb,s afternoon on the ne
cessity of having cantaloupes in the
best possible condition when pick
ed for marketing, and followed his
address with demonstration of
making the sugar test for canta-
loupes to determine their sugar con
tent.
Tomorrow morning at 10 O'Clock
Dir. Chase will repeat his address
and demonstration inthe horticultu-
raj commissioner s office here, for
the benefit of cantaloupe inspectors.
Any distributor, grower or shipper,
who is interested in finding out how
the sugar test is made, and who
was unable to attend today's meet
ing at Brawley, is cordially invit-
ed to be present tomorrow morn
ing, according to b. A. Harrigan,
horticultural commissioner.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01
3O8 l LUCKY
NUMBER THAT
TAKES PIANO

After weeks Of intense excitement
the drawing for the 1925 piano took
place at Varney's last night. This
drawing was the climax of a novelty
feature instituted at Narney's the
first Of April and by the number
OF telephone calls that started com
ing in Ut an early hour last night
and continued this morning, one
would think that there was scarcely
Il person in the valley who did not
hold number Of tickets.
The actual drawing took place un-
der auspicious surroundings with an
orchestra to entertain the crowds
who were waiting to see the final
outcome. All the numbers were
placed in a hat and little Donald
Broadbridgc drew the lucky mum
bers. The third number drawn was
announced to be the winner and
that happened to be 3081.
SO far this has been unclaimed,
and if not claimed before 0 a. IN.
June 9, the next number to be
drawn, 95l9, will win the piano.
This number is held by Mrs. Ed Old
ham, whose husband is proprietor of
the Southern Barber Shop.
This is the first of series of
novelty sales that will be conducted
by Varney's and it is the plan to
start next Monday another surprise
feature for their patrons called a
gift sale" This will extend
throughout June. Zach buyer of {.
certain amount of merchandise will
be entitled TO select q gift among
the many special prizes that have
been purchased for this special oe.
casion.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01
Mrs. McGirk, Recent Bride,
Recipient of Sh0lUer

Mrs. j. VI. McGirk, a recent FL
Centre bride, was rendered u mis-.
cellaneous shower Monday evening
at the home of Mrs. Frank Erzinger,
by the girls of the Y L. |. Mrs. Nc
Girk was the recipient of many
beautiful gifts and expressions of
good will from her associates in
the organization andthc evening
was enioyably spent with music and
games. Delicious refreshments
were served during the evening by
the hostess who was assisted by
Mrs. George Deliaven and Mrs.
Clifton Parsons.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01
Entertain for Sisters
Who LeaUe the Valley

Mrs. j. A. Shawn and Mrs. Dun
can entertained last night at -the
home of Mrs. Shawn, honoring their
sisters, the Misses lncz and Mar
caret Baker who will leave tomor
row for Los Angeles and Three
Rivers, Michigan, respectively. a
delightful social evening was en-
loved, at the close of which the
hostesses served delicious home
made ice cream and fudge cake. A
number of the friends of these two
popular girls were present.
This june moon you hear about
is the HONEYMOON
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01
POLICE CATCH TWO
BOOTLEGGERS IN
RUNNING BATTLE

WASHINGTON, Juno l.-Police
andprohibition agents engaged in a
running gun fight with alleged
hootleggers here today when
booze ear tried to escape back into
MARYLAND with its cargo, which was
being brought into Washington
through the Gordon of dry agents
surrounding the capital.
Two men were captured and 40
gallons of whisky were taken.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01
BrOadbridge Takes
Over Bruins wick
Shop From McCune

George w. Broadbridge, who has
been manager of Varney Brothers
music department since it was or
ganized over year ago, has par
chased from r. J.. MeCune, the
Brunswick Shop on Main street, and
in addition to carrying Il line Of
Brunswick machines and records,
will also handle pianos, band and
string instruments. Mr.. Broad
bridge has had wide experience in
this line of work and plays several
instruments with considerable abil-
ity.
He was the organizer of the El
Centre Boys Band, and has kept
up his interest in this organization
tothe extent that much Of credit for
its fine performances are due him.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01
ENGLAND is VICTOR
OVER BELGIUM IN
TENNIS TOUR n E Y

BRUSSELS, June l.-England
cinehed victory over Belgium to
day in their Davis cup preliminary
round when j. G.. Gilbert, England,
defeated George Watson, Belgium,
at 6.4, G-2 and 62, in singles
match.
AS the result of yesterdays play
the score now stands threeto one in
favor of the British team.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01
Cotton Crop Is
Il Pct. Normal

WASHINGTON. June 1.-Condi-
tion Of the cotton crop on May 20
was II per cent of normal, com
pared with 500 ON May 25, 1929,
and with 10 year average on this
date of 1876, the agricultural de
partment reported today.
Revised estimates for the 1922
cotton crop were given as follows:
Area planted in 1922, 34,0l6,000
acres.
Area picked 33,o36,00O acres.
Yield per acre l4l.3 pounds, in.
cluding linters.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01
Mrs. Conway Entertains
for Mrs. Sam DunalUay

Mrs. w. r. Conway informally
entertained Mesdames l.. r. Phil
ley and John licCormick at lunch,
con at the Barbara. Worth on We'd
nesday, complimenting Mrs. Sam
Dunaway who with her husband,
will make her future home in Los
Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01
Kiddies' Sunday School
Party is Jolly Affair

The children 3 party fer the MEM
bers of the Sunday School of st.
Paul's Episcopal church given at
the city park yesterday afternoon
was great success. Various games
were played bv the happy young
sters, after which ice cream and
cake were served.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01
MANY DIE IN
THEATER FIRE

PETR0GRAD, June L. Fire
sweeping through an opera house in
pctrograd last night caused panic
among the spectators and many are
reported 10 have been kill
"a and injured The theatre was
DESTROYED, according to adviees re-
celved here.
The hlaxe started when the dress
~ an actor was ignited during the
Performance II spread rapidly
snd soon the entire place was in
flames.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01
HERMAN WOULD
RETURN TO RING

NEW ORLEANS, June l.-Pete
Herman, former bantamweight
champion, his eye sight partially
restored after almost n year of to-
tai blindness, declared today he
hoped to return to the boxing
game.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01
Two Dead in
L. A. From Gas
BY United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, June death
struck suddenly at the home of T.
O. Vandccar here last night. AS
Vandecar returned home from his
work, whistling and gfy, he discov.
cred in a heap on the floor of his
house the bodies of his mother, Mrs.
Anna Vandecarand his little 3 year
old son, Robert. Both were victims
ofcarbon monoXide poisoning from
Il defective water heater.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01
Her Awakening

He Rugged her in the shadowy
hallway.
"Oh," she giggled breathlessly.
81 never realized the power of the
press until this moment. Amer
lean Legion Weekly.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01
WSBRIEFS
FROM CITY AND COUNTY

Miss George Daniels of Chicago
is enjoying q stay of several days
with Miss NJ. ]. Webber, formerly
of Chicago, and at present employ
ed in the county clerk S office.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01

VANCOUVER, British Columbia:
Grain shipments from Vancouver
this season will amount to at least
100000 bushels, as against to-
tai of 100000 bushels in the last
season, and 100000 bushels in the
season before that.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01
Meet Me at Steve's.-adv.

Robert Speer Recuperates--Rob,
ert Speer, employee of the Holton
Power Company, is spending seve-
raj week s vacation in San Diego
and is recuperating from a recent
illness. He is visiting at the home
of his grandmother, Mrs. H. NJ.
Van Dusen in that city, ana also
plans to spend some time in Escon
dido.
Mr.and Mrs. [, L. Owens plan
to motor to Santa Ana tomorrow,
where Mrs. Givens will remain for
the summer.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01
Edde Batteries, me maximum
combination Of Power and Lons
Life. C. f. Coggins Battery Shop.
Adv

Walter c. Murray of Los Angeles,
representative of the Edmund Lo-
ewy Company of New York City,
is in the valley for the remainder
of the week.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01
Dr.. Harry Hooper, Dentist. o4'
Main Street. Phone 3S2W. ADV
Book Publishers Here-Repre-

Book Publishers Here-Repre-
sentatives Of the Sangorn Publish.
ing Company, the Riverside book
series, and the Laidelaw Publishing
Company, were visitors at the eoun-
ty superintendent office yester-
day in the interest Of their respee-
tive series of school books. These
publications will be considered by
the county board at their semi-an-
nual meeting netx week.
Mr. and Mrs. r. f. Couch and
family are leaving today for vari-
Gus coast points. Mr.. Couch will
return to the city after a few days
his family remaining away for the
summer.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01
BRILLIANT SPEECH
marks EXERCISES
1923 GRADUATES
18th Commencement of
Local High School is
Held

In n brilliant address before q
large audience sas; night, DIR. Rufus
Y. Won KleinSmid, president of the
University OF Southern California,
interpreted for the members of the
Central Union High School gradual
ing class and their friends the pos
sibilities of 'sTne future and J."
Ia bringing out ws5:i WIND clear
ness the steps necessary to the liv
ing and enjoying of the best in the
future, DIR. Won KleinSmid spoke of
the importance of the formation of
an ideal, surrounding ones self
with conditions which would assist
III the development OF this ideal, the
price to be paid for attainment, and
the necessity of faith in self
Application, emphasized Or.
Won kleinSmid, "is the price OF
success" He then pointed out that
college life simply gives an oppor.
tunity for the investment Of self,
and that the individual takes ont in
equal ratio the amount he puts in.
Though an educator himself, the
doctor stated that q college educa
tion was by no means necessity in
the working out of successful fu
tnre.
''Service is nsS.''
Pointing out to the graduating
class who are standing on the thres-
hold of a larger life, he predicted
that the next 10 years would be the
greatest of the world s history, and
closed with his congratulations to
the class on their opportunity to en-
ter life's worthwhile game just al
this time, as he reiterated his belief
that the next 10 years will eclipse
al that has ever gone before 1.-THE
crowning glory OF life he said,
is in service at the wheel of hu
manity''
The exercises Of last night cele
brated the fifteenth commencement
IN the local school, the present class
of 20 which received their diplomas
bringing the total number of gradu- /
ates up TO 500.
The splendid program, which in
addition to the address Of the eve
ming, included well-rendered selec-
tions by the high school orchestra
and the glee club was much enjoyed |
by all present. Professor House pre-
sided, w. NJ. Paine, president of the |
board of education, presented the /
coveted diplomas, and Rev. A. f. /
Schultz gave the benediction.
Young Paine Graduates
One of the features OF the eve /
ming was the presence of Francis /
Paine on the platform with the |
graduates, in wheel chair. Young
Paine has been in the hospital for !
weeks with broken leg, the result |
of an accident while playing ball on
the school grounds, but through /
sheer determination, kept up his |
studies while confined TO bed and |
graduated with the rest of the class. /
Immediately following the exer-
cises, the principal and faculty tend /
cred a reception in honor of the /
class al wlEch the trustees, the /
graduates and their parents were
guests. The members of the faculty /
formed the receiving line. The caf- /
eteria was decorated for the oceas-
ion in blue and gold, the class eolors, /
and delicious refreshments were !
served.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01
Exide Batteries, skijful work Oh
all makes Of Batteries. c. e. Cog
gins Battery Shop. Adv.

j. A. Raitt, superintendent of
schools, in the city of Calexico, was
an FL Centre visitor yesterday.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01
Merchants lunch at Steve's.-

W. T. Kreitz OF the Remington
Cash Register Company is here from
San Diego, and is spending the
week st the Princess.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01

Oregon Cafe. Cool place to eat.
Lunch 35c, Dinner soc. Chops and
Steaks. Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01

w. r. Conway, owners of the
Hotel Barbara Worth, left last
night for short business trip 10
Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01

F. l.. McCrne of Santa Ana is in
the city on business.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01

When In San Diego, cat at the
Ideal Csfetefia, 944s Sixth Street,
int below Broadway. Superior
quality axd service at reasonable
prices. ~. w. Hevsner, Mgr. ADV
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01

Miss Beatrice and Miss Jewel, are
leaving for San Diego where they
will spend the summer, and per
haps remain permanently.
TAblS 'Hots DinneY, u per GOV
r. Special T-bone steak dinner, s0e
Hotel Barbara Worth. Adv
Attorneys NJ. G. Atchison and A.
G.. Blaisdell of CaleXico, were in Fl
Centre today, having several eases
at the court house.
Legion Meeting Postponed-Due
to the fact that the commander and
adiutant of Boyee Aten Pos, Am
eriean Legion, will be unabel to be
present, the regular meeting OF the
Post will not be held tonight. The
executive committee will meet next
Friday at luncheon, and the next
and last meeting Of the Post, for
the summer months, viii be held in
Elks Hall on Wednesday, june ID.
B. W. SAWYER of Prescott, Ari-
zona, is registered at the Princess
this week. Mr.. Sawyer is n one
time resident of FL Centre, and
formerly owned the local theatre.
Elmer A. Todd's Advanced Stu
dents Recital, Saturday evening,
June end, p. m. at the Christian
Church. The public is cordially in
vited. ADV.
w. Il. Conway, owner Of the
Heber School trustees, was a visi-
tor at Superintendent Goes office
yesterday.
Natures Creates. Drink. it's
lemonade. Paul serves it fresh and
pure. United Stages Depot. Adv
At the Princess HOTEL. T..
f. Wenzel, Los Angeles, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. II. Turner, Sumerton, Ari-
zona; Jimmie Roake, Phoenix; e.
NJ. Gable, Meloland; Mr.. and Mrs.
G. T. Coulson, San Diego; X. ".
tnllllps, Long DtafHt ". r. toutsoh,
L. s. ~, A. A. Gadsden, San Fran
cisco: Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. w. Ever.
man, San Diego; Miss Alice Dunn.
Los Angeles.
Rev. and Mrs. NJ. X. Crawford
and son will leave today for Los
Angeles where they will make their
home in the future.
Modern Grocery will reopen Sat
urday, June 2. Carnations viii be
presented TO all ladies. Adv
+. l.. McCune former furniture
dealer, is here from Santa Ana at
tending TO business affairs.
a. b. Arnold of the Cuff
Motor Company went TO Los An
geles last night on a business trip.
Money 20 Loan on suromobtlca
contracts bought. Fred r Gesa
676 Main st. Phone $50. Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01
Home Made Pies at Steve's.-sdI

Mrs. S. It. Martin and daughters,
Miss Beatrice and Miss Jewel, are
leaving for San Diego where they
will spend the summer, and per
haps remain permanently. N
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01
TAblS d 'Hose DinneY, u per GOV
n. Special T-bone steak dinner, p0c
Hotel Barbara Worth. Adx

Attorneys NJ. G. Atehison and A.
G.. Blaisdell of Calexico, were in "a
Centre today, having several eases
at the court house.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01

Divorces Granted-Three inter
loeutory divorces were granted in
the superior court this morning by
Judge NJ. w. Conkling, the couples
involved beipg Willie May Demaine
and George Demaine, Annie Ray
and A. X. Ray, and Oscar De
Waugh and Lilly De Waugh, all Of
this city.
Arthur Welcome of San Diego is
in the valley for few days on bus
mess.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01

Mrs. c. E. Sones and children,
Geofgianna and Max, are leaving
fortheir summer home at Live
Oaks.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01

Marie Jenkins violin and cornet
recital, Baptist church, Monday
evening, June 4th. The public is
cordially invited. Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01

Elmer A. Todd's Advanced Stu
dents Recital Saturday evening,
juno 2nd, s p. N. at the Christian
Church. Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01

Mrs, ID. A. Mccarthy and daugh-
ter Helen, of Dixieland, were visi.
tors in FL Centre today.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01

Boy Scouts Meet-There will be
q valley wide Boy Scout field meet
at the high school athletic tied
n Brawley tomorrow afternoon ut
2 clock. The program will con
sist Of regular boy scout events.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01

Mr.and Mrs. Blesy plan to leave
tonight for a few days stay in Los
Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01

Miss Ferris on Trip-Miss Agnes
Ferris, city librarian, has gone to
Los Angeles for a few days and is
engaged in buying new books for
the local library. From Los An
geles she will 90 to Camp Curry,
for "a convention of the California
Library Association which will be
held there June to 9.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01

Harold Tyler left last night for
Los Angeles to attend the district
convention Of the Mutual Life In
suraaee Company OF New York.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01

Eat at the Oregon and be com.
Portable. Ladies rest room and
mems smoking room. Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01

10 Att0uu 00o0uX-J. I. tOVIe,
secretary of the III Centre Cham
Der Of Commerce, will leave tonight
for Monrovia, to attend the regular
monthly meeting Of the Commercial
Secretaries Association of South.
ern California. The meeting will
include the annual election Of Off
GERS and addresses by several men
prominently identified with cham
Der Of commerce work in the
state.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01
ELKs ATTENTION

The Picnic Committee. hereby no
tify MI. Eiks residing or soiourn.
inE in 81 centfo who may no. bo
members az No. 1895, that they are
especially invited 10 attend the
Picnic nnd will scail at Headquart-
ers Tent AZ soop. As they arrive al
Jacumba and get their badge and
tickets which win be awaiting
them thets.
CT. FERGUSON,
Adv - fa Chairu n
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01

Miss Hattie Horton, who was for
merly connected with the Southern
Etectrica! Company, has accepted
position with the Holton Power
Company.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01

Money 70 LoGn ON sutomobtics
contracts bought Fred R Cesa
676 Main st. Phone $50. Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01

Many Floral TributeS- Funeral
services for Frank h. Summer of
Holtville, who died in San Diego
May 90, were held in that city May
25, from the funeral parlors of
Randall and Farrell. There were
many beautiful floral tributes from
friends in Holtville and San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-01

w. Ii. Conway, owner Of the
Heber School trustees, was d visi-
tor at Superintendent Goes office
yesterday.