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Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-14
Y. M. c. A. COUNTY
RALLY PROVES
GREAT AFT AIR
BY LEROY r. SMITH
(High School. Junior College
Ponnrt orN

At the local high school, about 100
boys from all of the valley high
schools met Friday night for Y.
NJ. c. \. rally. The affair was und-
er the auspices of the state exc
cutive committee of the California
y. NJ. c. A.
The rally started at ) O'Clock,
with l.. j. Thomas presiding. After
some songs, led by Rev. Bob Wor-
thy, Coach r. Nj. Armstrong, of
the local high school, welcomed the
fellows from the other towns. y
response was made by James Moore,
of the Holtville high school. The
main talk, 1.-The Challenge to High
School Fellows, was given by F.
NJ. Buckles, the associate state see
rotary of the y. NJ. C.@ A. Mr..
buckles came to the valley espe-
ciallv to be here for this conference
lie is hard hitting taiker and cv-
crv word he spoke made an impress
sion on the fellows.
The next number was Il general
discussion, "What is the challenge
in my high school, which all took
part. The last part of the after
noon program was taken up by Har-
rv C. Hill, the state Y. NJ. C. y.
secretary. Mr.. Hill has just the
knack of summing up' things,
which was his topic.
Women Serve Banquet
At o clock the banquet was scrv
ed in the high school cafeteria. 1t
was served by some of the women
of the Christian church, the Mes
DANES James Devore, +. l.. Shaw,
Walter Rayburn. and Erwin Maupin.
Rev. j. \. McGaughey of 1mpcrial
acted as toastmaster. After the
banquet a welcoming talk was Civ
en- by Leroy r. Smith. This was
followed by another excellent adj
dress by Mr.. buckles, "The Chal-
Ienge of the Difficult Rev. Wor-
thy spoke ON the "Challenge of the
Ministry.'
4 number of thrce-minute talks
were given by representatives of the
various schools including Glenn Fer,
gusom, of Calipatria; a. Mann of
Brawley; c. Conley of Imperial;
Milton Warne, of Holtville; and by
Goble Hurst, Ell Centre.
Harry o. Hill summed up the eve
ming with 1.-THE Challenge of the
Christian Life. -
At the close of the meeting l.. j,
Thomas, who presided during the al
ternoon session, brought up the idea
of having a two or three day valley
conference, like the one held last
wear at Calexico. Arrangements will
be made to have the conference dur
ing the first of next fall.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-14
Monday, April IA, 1924

have laws, you know
Out on Boyle Heights are a young,
pretty woman and a six months old
boy, DIR. Baldwin's widow and first
born.
81 cannot realize the doctor is
dead. Mrs. Willis story that he
tried to attack her cannot be true
He could not and would not do such
a thing
OMAHA, April 14.-Dr. Ben niamin
J. Baldwin, Los Angeles trunk murd
er victim, was considered prodigy
at Creighton University medical
scholo, from which he graduated
with the highest honors in 1906 at
the age of 2S years.
Baldwin was born in Elkhon,
Neb., in 1885. He had been married
three times. His first wife, Caye
French of Onondago Michigan, died
in 1908. The second Mrs. Baldwin,
formerly Ramona Romaine of Mar
shall, Mo-, is a trained nurse here.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-14
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
Auril IA. 1909

According TO report filed to-
day, the Holton Inter-Urban railway
hauled ia carloads of hay from
Holtville for shipment, this being
estimated to represent a profit to
the ranches of $4,000.
Miss Minna Webber of Water
town. Wisconsin, arrived to spend
several weeks us the guest of Mrs.
James S. White Jr of Holtvillc.
w. J. Doran, treasurer of the Cali
fornit Development Company, came
down from Los Angeles and will
spend couple of weeks here look
inc after business matters.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-14
STUDEE STUMPS
THE CURIOUS BY
VARIED FRANKS

| say, Studee, who is that stand
ing in front of your left headlight?o
Do you mean that tall individ-
ual with the interested expression
on his face! Oh, that s the Imper-
ial Press reporter. He came up here,
because he didn't think there was|
really any Studee, who can talk and
can answer questions on any topic
in the world.''
Well, thu was about right, so far
as the reporter was concerned. But
he's convinced now. Studce not
only talked, but Studec rompcd
over the spark plugs and did clog
dance on the fourth from the radi-.
ator and then turned on his or
chestra and gave concert this
morning at the Imperial Valley Mo-
tor company automobile show rooms
at III Main street.
But when the reporter tried to
catch a glimpse of Studee, he frisk
ed out of sight over on the far
side of the big Studeballer motor,
meanwhile announcing just where he
could be found. After chasing him
around the motor for several min,
utes, the reporter had to give it up
in vain for Studee managed to
squim down into the gas tank at
the rear of the ear.
Studee promised to entertain
again this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
and said he would stick around, here
today, tomorrow and Wednesday toI
talk with Imperial Valley folks.
Studee came here today from Ca
lexico where he kept large crowds
guessing as to where he came from
and just what he looks like. He is
making a transcontinental tour and
has been in all the large cities of
the east, appearing in several ma
tional auto shows.
If there are any in FL Centre or,
Imperial Valley who are skepticas
about Studec's existence, they
should by all means go to Imperial
Valley Motor Company's buildingI
and let him demonstrate.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-14
Water Chief of
Mexico to Go
to Washington

Unofficial information to the eff
feet that Engineer Sanchez Mejor-
ada, shief of the first irrigation
distric. Of Mexico, stationed at Mex
icali, is to be sent to Washington,
ID. c., to appear before officials to
explain some of the Mexican views
with regard to the Colorado rixer
development, has been received here
today. The department of industry
of Mexico IS Hclicvcd to have given
the order.
Senor Meiorada will probably
make negotiations between the Unit
ed States and Mexico, it is said, in
which his testimony will be taken in
connection with the Boulder Can
yon dam and the All-American can
al. His knowledge of the irrigation
problems of the Northern District in
Mexico makes him the chief author
ity there so far as the Colorado riv-
er is concerned.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-14
GIT MUST NOT PASS"

dread menace is hanging Imperial Valley
and 1t behooves every man, woman and child to ap
point hnseH or herself committee of one to see that
everything possible is done prevent it entering
midst and becoming horrible reality
We speak of the hoof and mouth disease which has
already made such lnroadS upon the commercial and
agricultural life of Los Angeles county and sections
farther north. That the scourge spreads with light
nlngllke rapidity is shown by the erratc in
which 1t has spread and jumped in sections surround
ing Los Angeles, appearing in spot almost daily
The toll this epidemic already represents in dol
lars and cents is appalling, and if believe those
who claim to speak with authority the thing has just
begun unless decidedly drastic measures to stamp it
out effective.
What it would mean to Imperial Valley if an en-
barge were placed upon soil products is too
whelmlng to even contemplate. While other parts of
the community is absolutely dependent upon the
soil and its allied industries here in Imperial
Valley Clamp ban on our valley products and If
long continued, it would mean financial ruin.
1t would mean that not crate of our Strawberries
could be shipped out.
Our cantaloupes and lettuce would lie rotting in
the sun-thousands of acres of them.
No grapes, alfalfa, hay grain, livestock, poultry
or score of other valley products would dare
We would be isolated just as effectively as if
desert isle.
Our county authorities have not acted second too
in enforcing strict quarantine and fumigation
regulations and the pity of it that of neigh
boring counties not putting into force measures
equally strong.
To say the least, it would seem the part of folly
for any to complain criticize the rules being
forced inside this county and its portals to keep this
destroyer out.
The prosperity Of the entire valley demands that
you famarize yourself Immediately with all the rules
and govern yourself accordingly.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-14
Small Boy Dies
Playing Baseball
by United Press Leased Wire

SANTA ANA, April IA John
Veal, aged 9, Lad hopes of being a
great baseball player some dav. But
TODAY the lad was dead killed in
the game he ioveG so well,.
With group of his playmates,
John was engaged in a. thrilling
game of the national pastime. He
had just laid down husky liner,
and was. speeding around the bases
with all the vigor his slender legs
could give him.
In from the field came the base
ball. 1t struck the boy square on
the head. He died almost instantly.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-14
TEN YEARS AGO
April IA, 1914

Mrs. G. S. Becker of Pasadena
left for her home after visiting
friends here.
L. w. Burger, Il. &, Moore, and
C. y. Perry were elected city trus-
tees. \. W. Swanson and William
Egerer are the other members of the
board. Burger received 461 votes:
Moore. 451 and Perry, Az. Others
running were jasper Travers. James
Crerar, &. y. Pcrkiss and +. 5.
Wing.
II. q. Franklin of Los Angeles is
here to spend several days on bust
ness connected with his property
holdings.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-14
Looking Backward
Wnat tie Press Files Tell OF
Imperial Valley for This Date
In Past Years
NINETEEN YEARS AGO

Mrs. Ray Edgar, who recently
moved to Calexieo, is in town Wis
iting with friends for few days.
D. W. Murphy of the United
States reclamation service arrived
here to spend a few days looking
over our progress with w. V. Hardy,
the local representative.
The Imperial Valley Chamber of
Commerce held a well attended meet
ing, and several new members join
ed \ committee to present nomi-
nations for directors ives appointed,
and Que for making changes i'll the
hN.lnMs
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-14

and berbung, and he bumped his
nose very hard.
"Ouch!' howled the Wolf. ooh,
my nose!' And, untangling himself
from Sammie's hoop, away ran the
Wolf, not so much as blinking his
eyes at Uncle Wiggilv.
"Ha! Hail. laughed Sammie.
cit s good thing | rolled my hoop
to school this morning, ism t it.,
Uncle Wiggily?'
"a very good thing, indeed.
Thank you, Sammie,'' said the rab-
bit gentleman, and his pink nose
twinkled twice as fast. And, if
the umbrella doesn't hide under the
sink when the raindrops want it to
come out III the yard and play hop
scotch. ii tell you next about Un-
Gle Wiggily and Susie S rope.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-14
Even HOOf and
Mouth Stuff
Has Joke
BY United Press Leased Wire

SANTA ROSA, Calf, April IA
Even the hoof and mouth disease
epidemic has its amusing incidents.
California communities, seeking to
stamp out the disease, put into eff
feet and inspection of automobiles
between Napa and Vallejo.
Many automobiles were held up
waiting inspection and disinfection
of tires, when some practical jok:r
passed word along the line that the
delay actually was due to dry
agents, who were searching the ma
chimes for liquor.
In a surprising short time, it was
said, a number of flasks were hurled
from automobiles over the roadside
fence.
Later everyone learned that liq-
uor was not sought or wanted.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-14
HULING APPEALS
IN GRAFT CASE
By United Press Leased Wire

san BERNARDINO, April IA
Notice Of appeal was on file here
today in the case Of +. Huling, Los
Angeles business man, found guilty
in connection with graft in Onta-
rio in which more than $4,000 was
embezzled from the city by +. h.
Afford, former city manager.
Huling was convicted Of aiding
Afford in securing the funds, but
declared in his defense he did not
know of the city managers illegal
activities.
Afford is now in San Quentin.
Cosand and Lytle Kinniard, boys
doubles.
Mr.. and Mrs. }. Roy Adams have
returned from Santa Ana where they
passed the weekend.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-14
COOLIDGE BOOSTERS, SIGN THIS TO-DAY!

Impressed with the politics, principles and
honor of President Calvin Coolidge, and believing
that he most efficiently represents all the people of
the United States, and believing that California
should elect solid delegation May to the Re-
publican National Convention pledged to the nom-
inaton of Calvin Coolidge, l hereby enroll in the
Coolidge Republican Club of Imperial County.
Residence Phone
City ---.--.--.
NOTE-Please cut this out and forward i'm
mediately to Coolidge Republican Club of Imperial
County, John F. Greer, secretary, Ell Centro
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-14

UNCLE BEN SAYS:
1.-The husband who
neglects his health
Nephew, generally
leaves q widow who
becomes strong by
hard work.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1924-02-01
PICTURE "THE COTTON TOWNS"
TEN YEARS FROM NOW
With Superior That of California With More Raw
Materials Near Than Any Other State North Carolina the
Magnetic Pole on the Investment Field
BY GEORGE CLAIBORNE SIMMS

Rapids per perfect point
believing their town and supporting to be nationally
boosted refused take advertising
the Hera big special edition to go to Northern Chambers of
Commerce. publicity bureaus daily trade journals
and to manufacturers and investors
The big special edition will also be mailed free to all
county Northampton county
bued in all surrounding towns.
Separate sections of the paper will be devoted
making big paper ALL full of pictures and
figures
The campaign is fairly launched through in
noe Rapids and have reached Rosemary The demand
time pecudes making back calls 1t is big field and
tremendous project gather all the data write and the
multitude of details will be until the edition printed
issued March Sections of eight being printed
fast possible and thus the entire undertaking will be ready
out time big everybody will want
to keep will show to the people of the North that Roanoke
Rapids and Rosemary "The Cotton Towns MODERN busy,
cities of opportunity where climate scenic beauty
make residential life carry and aluring charm
AS stranger that Rosemary Rap
ids should be consolidated city, they have almost
into each other The Roanoke Rapids geographical
significance, too, well as historic value
Such would increase the efficiency of fire protection
police work divide equaby and result general
around benefit and gain.
The of North Carolina is term with in
Yankeedom manufacturing and financial Already
the North knows of Thomasve, the Chair likewise
High Point the Furniture Mart "WnstonSaem
Center So why not The Cotton Roanoke
Rapids?
noke Rapids and surrounding the Northern
to bring the mills their material thus
cutting down prohbve freight rates supplies.
Dixie has the labor the the shipping facilities climate
the the health conditions and per
of Godgven natural blessings and EDorado of rich opporun
erlas OF all AMERICA the next will be golden of develop
the South. Verify Carolina Sunshine big win
tes coal bill Rosemary and Roanoke Rapids
er coal bill Rosemary and Roanoke Rapids
ties but awaiting development They of gold
end of rainbow, mirage, but are 100 cent real.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1924-02-01
Parent. Teachers Association

The regular meeting of the
Parent nt-Teacher's Association of
Central School was held in the
school auditorium Wednesday
afternoon. Children of the third
grades gave a very interesting
program of songs and play,
after which the school children
were dismissed.
The president introduced Miss
Catherine Albertson, State Sec
retary of the Parent Teacher AS
sociation, who spoke about the
purposes of the organization.
The picture, which is presented
to the grade having the largest
number of parents present, was
won by Miss Blake's grade,
After the meeting, tea and sand
wiches were served and a very
pleasant, hour was spent.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1924-02-01
ROANOKE RAPIDS PERSONAL
AND LOCAL ITEMS

Mr. Carlton Taylor. of Scotland
Neck, spent Sunday in town with
friends.
Miss CamIhie Vaughan, OF Ha-
ifax, spent the weekend in
town.
Mr.. Jack Green, Of Richmond,
spent the week end in town.
Mr.. Louis Anderson, of Trinity
College. is spending a few days
with his parents Mr.. and Mrs L.
| 0. Anderson.
Messrs. Forest Roe and Gar
land Stevenson, of Weldon, spent
Sunday in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. W. Pearson
of Valentine, spent Wednesday in
town.
Mr.. Peter Patterson left Tues
day for State College, at Raleigh,
after spending a few days h ere
with his sister Mrs. G.. E. Mat
theWs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Marks ard
little son left Thursday fer their
home in Baltimore, after spend
ing sometime in the home Of Mrs.
B. Marks.
Miss Alma Lassiter spent Sun
day at her home in Lasker.
Miss Nellie Jones is spending a
few days in Richmosd.
Mr.. f. M. Coburn spent Tues
day and Wednesday in Raleigh.
Messrs. A. L. Hartridge " 7.
Rodden, L. Reeves, A. A. Willis,
Hodgedon, F. j. CoughIin. of
Stone and Webster Inc, Boston,
Mass, are IN town in connection
with the installation Of a new
power plant, which is to be
erected. .
Mr., Charles Miller, of Enfield,
spent Wednesday in town.
Mr.. J. T. Thomason vas award
ed the contract this week for the
brick work in the Henderson Ii
brary Building to be erected
shortly in Hickory, N. G.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1924-02-01
Mr.. Thomas T. Shell

Mr.. Thomas T. Shell, a well
known, and highly esteemed citi-
zen of Rosemary, died in the
Roanoke Rapids Hospital Friday
afternoon at five o'clock after an
illness covering several weeks.
He was sixty nine years old.
Funeral services were held in
the Methodist church in Rose
mary Saturday afternoon at
three o'clock, Rev. E. N. Harri-
son and S. E. Mercer, officiating
Interment was made in Cedar.
wood Cemetery. The following
were pail bearers: Messrs. D. T.
Shell, C. C. Shell, Mitchell, e. F
Shell, w. H. Shell, John Crutch.
field, c. o. Byrd, and Buck Tay.
lor.
Mr.. Shell has lived in Rosemary
about two years. He has q
large number of relatives in the
community.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1924-02-01
T.B. DEMONSTRATION
VALUABLE EXPERIMENT
Experiment Made Possible Through
Donation Of Metropolitan Life In.
SuranCc Company. Proves Tuber.
CuIOSiS May be Stamped Out Of
Community.
EARLY DIAGNOSIS INVALUABLE

An epoch making enter
prise in the field Of health pro-
motion and disease prevention
has Just been concluded in the
birmingham health and tubef-
culosis demonstration This eX-
perimental piece of health work
which was started in 1917 and
ended January l., 1924, has
proved that a community can de-
termine to a more OF less degree
its sickness and death rate.
Through the Framingham ex-
pertinent most valuable research
and demonstration in life conser-
walton has been made. Special
emphasis was placed on the pre-
vention of tuberculosis.
The demonstration was made
possible through a contribution
of funds to the National Tuber-
culosis Association by the Metro
politan Life Insurance Company.
DR.. McBrayer endeavored to get
the Metropolitan Life Insurance
Company to do this demonstra-
tion in Roanoke Rapids and DR..
Lee K. Frankel, Third Vice Presi-
dent Of the Company in charge
of this work, was favorably i'm
pressed with the opportunities,
but thought that a larger place
should probably be selected for
the study. After a careful study
.of many communities Framing
ham, Mass, was selected for the
work, first because of it's excel
lent beginnings in the health
field; second, it's typical charac-
ter as an American semi-indus-
trial community and third, the
assurance of cooperation. On ac-
count of its success in the under
taking it now serves as an eX-
ample to communities from Maine
to California and from Washing
ton to Florida.
The most important single
discovery for disease prevention
in the demonstration has been
the consultation service offer d
to the physicians for the diagno-
sis of early illness. So valuable
has this been found to the COM
munity that it is to be carried
on in 1924 under the auspices Of
Il local health committee.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1924-02-01
Radio Program
of local Interest

Rev. Geo. Taylor, Phi. D. D. D.
Minister First Presbyterian
Church, Williamsburg, Pittsburg,
Penna., brother of DR.. Job Tay-
lor, Roanoke Rapids, will address
convention at the Anniversity
Service of the Founding of the
Christian Endeavor movement,
at the Shady Side Presbyterian
Church, Pittsburg, Sunday, Feb.
s, 1924.Services. from 2:45 to
400 P. M. Washington D. C.
This will be broadcasted over
the Radio K. D. K. A.
Program:
Pittsburg 1924 Convention
Chorus.
C. H. Lehman Convention
Chairman will preside.
DR.. George Taylor will speak
on Christian Endeavor.
| Special Music.
A. H. Brownell, State Presi-
dent, will speak on Convention
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1924-02-01

The pastor of the Methodist
church. Rev. r. H. Broom, may
b. expected to preach next Sun
day at HOO A. M. and 1870 P. M.
Sunday school, led by Mr.. W. V.
Woodroof, supt., meets at 9:45
A. NJ.
The Epworth League meeting,
Prof. X L. EImore, Pres. is held
at G:45 P M. All of these ser
VICES are open to the public.
The sermon by Rev. S. E. Mer-
Ger, Presiding Elder Of the Wei
don District, in the Methodist
Church last Sunday evening was
strong and forcefui, and was at
tentiveIy heard by a large congre-
g1tion. Considerable interest was
shown in the Qaar'erly Confer
ence winch followed.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1924-02-01
"Mice and Mem to be
Presented at High
School Auditorium

The High School Dramatic De-
Ipartment has chosen for public
production this year that char
ming play by Madeleine Lucette
Ryley Mice and Men. The
work of memorizing, rehearsing,
and costuming has been in pro-
gress several weeks. And the
Department has recently an
nounced that the piece will be
ready for presentation on the
twelfth of February.
"Mice and Men'was produced
by Mr.. Forbes Robertson at The
Lyric Theatre New York in 1902 !;
and was greeted by critics as "a
relief after that illiterate slush
to which we have been so lone
accustomed.' Its popularity has
increased both among actors and
lovers of good drama. 1t is an
especial favorite with college
dramatic clubs; but high school
actors seldom attempt such an
ambitious undertaking.
The cast now at work upon the
play gives promise Of a real sue
cess. Peggy the heroine, is to
be played by Dorothy Dunning
Other characters of major promi-
nence are"Mark Embury' the
scientist, whose lifetime eX-
pertinent is the training of a
girl to his idea Of perfect woman
hood; and Captain George
Lowell" ''scape-grace nephew,R
who "snares the bird" while an
other waits. These parts are
taken by Robert Merritt and Mr..
Hamilton Jones respectively.
There are twenty others in the
cast.
The costumes, it is understood,
are to be a feature of the pro-
duction. Hamstead, England in
1885 as a setting calls for knee
breeches, wigs, buckles, paniers,
tichus, and the like. Many of
these costumes are being ordered
from a Philadelphia house. But
| it is to the credit of the girls of
the cast that some of the more
elaborate ones even, are being
made by them. 1t is pleasing to
know that the play will be ap-
propriately picturesque for the
Valentine season.