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Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-20
CAMP LACUNA
TO BE MECCA
OF BOY SCOUTS

Camp Laguna,' has been sug-
Scout camp in the Laguna noun
ta1ns. However, Scout Executive S.
l.. McCrory has asked for other
names, and suggestions regarding
this matter should be made to him.
A weekend trip to the camp site
has just been made by S. l.. Ne
Crory, Harold L. Kimball, both Of
this city, Frank Weed of CalexicO,
and NJ. ID. Witter and Ralph Ander-
son Of Brawley, members of the
camp committee, and everything
found to be in good condition.
Something which developed on
this trip and will be of special in
tcrest 10 the boys who are eontem-
plating a trip to the camp this sea
son, was the location by the com
mlttee Sunday of a spot where a
stream can be damned and a swim
ming pool made. 1t is hoped that
details regarding this can be worked
-out 50 that swimming may be add
ed to the other sports at camp this
sumner.
Plunge Party
Some 30 members of Troop 5 of
the FL Centro Boy Scouts went to
Holtville on their regular meeting
night, last Friday, and enjoyed a
jolly evening s swim at the plunge.
Percie Thacker donated the truck
for transportation. Dick Hockett
successfully passed his merit badge
test in swimming, Accompanying
the boys were Assistant Scoutmastel
Roy f. Vemillion and c. L.. Collins
New Camp Site
The Boy Scouts of the north end
of She valley are to have an over
night camp such as the popular camp
on New River now in use by the
lads of this city. The location of
the camp for the Brawley, Ca.Iipa-
tria and Westmorland boys is on
Ira Aten 5 land near North End
Gam. The is plenty of shade and
the location is very desirable.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-20
Mrs. Dorsey WhitelaW
EntertdinS Members
Of the T. +. r. Section

The Twice Ilold Tales Section
of the Woman IS Ten. Thousand Club
closed its year $ wofk with a meet
ing at the home of Mrs. Dorsey
Whitelaw yesterday. Mrs. Frank
II. Anderson told George Ebers ;,
4" Uarda," in delightful manner.
In behalf of the members Of the
section, Mrs. Don C. Bitter present
ed Mrs. Forrest Kutz, retiring chair
man, with an attractive gift from
the Twice Told Tales group, express
ng the memDerA
Mrs. Kutz work in pleasing way.
Following the roll call, Mrs. j.
F. Baker, recently elected chairman
for the coming year, took charge of
the meeting.
Delicious refreshm onts were serv-
cd ot tho close of the afternoon
by Mrs. Whitclaw, assisted by Mes
DANES Frank A. tosdick, Leroy
Holt, r. b. Whitclaw and Rodney
Hermon.
Guests present were G. b. Jack
son, Frank A. Fosdick, Isabelle Her
mon, w. p. Hook, Hugh T. Osborn,
c. f. Howe, and Il. B. Whitelaw.
The place and story teller FOR the
first meeting of next season will be
announced through the Press at a
later date.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-20
SEELEY
by Press STAFF Correspondent

By Press STAFF Correspondent
SEELEY, Nav 20-Ross Best and
family spent the weekend at Elsi-
more with Mrs. Best s father,
Thomas Bcthurum. i
Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell spent Sun
day at Live Oaks with Mr.. and Mrs.
c. s. Hill,
+. +. Armitage, who now owns
the late w. r. Miller place, has two
caterpillar tractors working. ON it.
Mr.. Simons connected with young
peoples work of Los Angeles will
speak in Seeley Community church
next Sunday. Mrs. Sweeney of El
Centro spoke most interestingly at
church services last Sunday.
The Community Sing" at Seeley
school house Sunday afternoon was
very successful Mrs. Smith of FL
Centre led and was ably assisted by
Mrs. Vorheis. Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Womack of Heber attended also.
Mrs. C. IL. Whitecotton, son and
daughter motored to FL Centre on
Monday.
Mrs. S. r. Robinson is back Operat
ing the local switch board after be-
ing laid up Il few days with a dam
aged foot,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. +. Rogers enter
tanned ID. l.. Rogers and family of
Westside at dinner on Sunday.
A decided blonde is seldom deeid.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-20
Won1e,1's S Interests
FINE PROGRAM is
GIVEN BY JENKINS
PUPILS AT RECITAL

With such 4 large crowd of friends
of the pupils and music lovers of
this city present as to completely
fill the First Baptist church and re-
quire extra seats, the student re-
cital by the violin and cornct pu-
pills of Mrs. Marie Reitz jenkins
which was given last night attest
cd its popularity with the public.
A well chosen program was open
ed with violin trio, Minuetto,'
by Bertha Florence and Blanche
Corfman, this number being of spe-
-cial interest as its members are sis
ters. A violin. solo, "Midgets at
Work." by Vivian Haskell was an
other of the early numbers worthy
Of special mention.
The violin kindergarten class
proved one of the most popular fea-
lures of the evening. Wayne Mann,
Ethel Dananberg, Henry Marcot- and
Pollyanna Margaret Stone, lnem
bcrs of this group, delighted the
audience with their interpretations
A violin solo by John Ariaudo
W do NCll ltluclCd, u II dl ~ wv.
g." played by Josephine Williams
on the violin accompanied by Mrs.
j. d. Toss, and a. violin trio by
Frances Ful7er, Cleo Smith and
Lawrence Rumsey were exceptional
ly well rendered.
"Dreamy Moments, "a violin
solo by Mrs. Ruby Baker with II
violin obligato by Mrs. Jenkins, II
violin solo by Charley Taylor ac
companied by Dorothy Taylor and
violin duet by Josephine Williams
and Quincy Hunt were delightful.
"Mazurka De Concert,0 by Quincy
Hunt was also one of the outstand-
ing numbers of the evening.
Alfred Lauraine delighted the. au
dience with remarkable wlristling
solo, and also played q violin solo.
The intonation was almost perfect
throughout the evening, and this
fact caused much favorable com
ment. Mrs. Ruth Toeple Reid s ac-
companying also added materially
to the success of the program. Prac-
tically all the pupils played from
memory, which added another in
-reresting feature to the evenings
entertainment. '-- '>--@
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-20
MOONLIGHT CHASE
AFTER TROUSERS
TAKEN BY Thief

1t is ever permissible for man
to waive the custom of wearing
trousers particularly if the need
for action is urgent and the
same pants and shirt are rapidly
bo-Ag 1rlsKed down the street by q
fleeing burglar? G. r. Freeman,
483 Park street, thinks so,-that is,
well,-let him tell the story.
81 was rudcly awakened late
last night by a scream from my
wife, who pointed to crouching
figure in our room, and yelled burg
lar. Jumping out Of bed, almost
caught the fellow before he fled
from the room still clutching my
trousers and underwear. lie had
been looking through my clothes
in an effort to find my purse, :"
Mr.. Freeman said.
Without waiting to get any
other clothes, | gave chase but |
couldn't run very far for obvious
reasons, so he got away. When |
returned to my room, I found he
had not discovered my purse and
watch, and outside of the clothing
| could find nothing else missing. y
Ne. Freeman said that his wife
had been awakened by their collie
puppy, and that sne had seen the
figure of the man stopping over
the foot of the bed here Mr. Free
man had left his clothing.
Mr.. Freeman, who said that the
man was probably Il Mexican, and
was very short, told police this
morning that the house next door
had been visited also that $3.50 in
cash had been taken from the
pockets of trousers belonging to the
son of Mrs. Hunter, who lives there.
Police are inclined to the theory
. that the same man made both thefts
and that he may be the one who
visited three places on the south
side Of town last week, taking con
siderable cash, a small quantity of
drugs and several watches. They
are following several clues today,
in an effort to trace the source Of
the thefts.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-20
5000 DELEGATES TO
ATTEND B. 4NNFAL
AT l.. A. IN JUNE

Plans for the Biennial conven.
hon of the General Federation of
Women s Clubs, which is to meet in
Los Angeles June 3-13 are rapidly
being completed and have advanc-
ed to n stage where California, the
hostess state, is certain that thou
sands Of club women are 10 be
guests at one of the most remark
able gatherings of women in the
history of the woman s club move
ment. 1t is estimated that from
5000 to 10000 delegates and visit
ing members of the Federation will
attend the sessions.
Mrs. +. d. Jacobs, president of
the Woman . Ten Thousand Club
and Mrs. James w. Glassford, past
president will be delegates from the
local club. Mrs. A. G. Campbell,
member of the press committee for
the Biennial and Mrs. w. w. Ap-
pie are among III Centre club wo-
men planning TO attend the sessions.
Delegates will attend from al Of
the clubs of the valley and it is
hoped that many local club women
will go and enjoy the feast of good
things promised.
The program, adopted in outline
several months ago, is about com
plc.ed and the names of many noted
men and women of America and
other lands appear among the speak
crs. Among these names might be
mentioned Herbert Hoover, secre-
tary Of the L. S. Department of
Commerce; Paul Marvey,l editor of
the International Interpreters; james
j. Davis, Secretary of Labor; Os-
wald Ryan, Mrs. Percy Pennyback-
er, Miss Jeanette Enrich, Captain
Paul Perigord, Mrs. Thomas G..
Winter and many others.
The subjects to be treated will
cover :, wide range, embracing the
work of the Federation in its mani
fold interests. A day will be given
to each department on the general
floor of the convention, with not
able speakers for each session.
Many Diversions
While the request of the eXecu-
tive board has been respected by
the local committee, and social af-
fairs VIII be to some extent limited
in order that the serious purpose
of the convention may hold sway,
the noon hours are to be featured
by delightful luncheon programs.
There are also to be Sunday after
noon teas at the Biltmore, play
day during which the visitors will
be shown as much of Los Angeles
and nearby points as possible, re
ceptions, special conferences, etc,
all of which will add much to the
pleasure of the delegates.
The executive board of the Cali
fornia Federation viii maintain its
headquarters at Hotel Clark where
MANY California club women have
already taken reservations. Tir
Biltmore will be the great center
of activities insofar as the officers
of the General Federation is con,
cerned. Every effort has been made
to bring the workers into close
proximity 10 convention hail and
the Los Angeles committees have
forgotten nothing that could add to
the Measure and convenience of the
guests.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-20
SUGGESTIONS THAT
ARE USEFUL FOR
ALL HOME MAKERS

When q knife blade comes out
OF its handle, equal quantities of
resin and brick dust poured in the
hole of the handle will cause it to
be firm. Heat the tang of the
knife blade and force it into the
resin filled hole. -a.
A teaspoon of vinegar in the last
rinse water will prevent black
stockings from losing their color.
A pair of candlesticks and a
bowl of either flowers or fruit adorn
the top of one very attractive buf.
fet.
Should the inside of the silver
plated lid of the mustard pot 'or
horseradish jar turn green, coat it
with "a thin layer of paraffin.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-20
Auto Caravan
of Lions VIII
Trek to Fresno

SACRAMENTO, May 20. - The
Lions are coming, viii be the state
wide slogan tomorrow, when what is
expected to be the most imposing
caravan of automobiles to attempt
such a tlip, will leave Saugus, near
Los Angeles, for z trip to Sacra-
mcnto for the fifth annual district
convention of the international as
sociatior of Lions Clubs. Delegates
from all parts of Southern Califor-
nia will be included in the lineup
of ears which will wind over the
Ridge Route TO Bakersfield, thence
on to Fresno and the following day
make the jump TO the state capital.
Indications point to 200 automobiles
in Line.
Arriving in Sacramento, a busy
three-days will be before the dele
gates from 63 cities of California
and Nevada, in which are Lion
clubs.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-20
Japanese Pour
Out to Greet
u. S. Flyers
BY United Press Leased Wire

BY United Press Leased Wire
MINATO, Japan, May 90
This little village is thronged
with thousands Of Japanese who
have poured in from the coun-
tryside in anticipation of ar
rival Of the American round the
the world flyers, expected to
land here by moonlight tonight.
The town is the scene of the
greatest celebration ever known.
No wireless announced the i'm
pending arrival of the flyers,
but word was passed into the
hin- from m3uth to mouth and
thousands came afoot, on don
keys and in carts to greet the
American birdmcn.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-20
Mrs. Harm q. Jones Is
Hostess at Luncheon

Mrs. Harry G. Jones was hos
tess at a well-appointed luncheon
at her Wensley avenue home Satur-
dew prettv decorations of roses
and pink snapdragons were effec-
lively used. Covers were laid for
Mrs. Befnita Ninneman, Miss Mary
Adams, Miss Clara Rude, Miss Wini-
fred Pearson, Miss Helen Scott,
Mrs. A. P. Shibley, Miss Margaret
Hedriek, Mrs. Josephine Hedrick,
Kathryn Jones and the hostess.
Nah Jongg formed the diversion
of the afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-20
THINGS WOMEN ARE
DOING EVERYWHERE

London s only woman engineer,
Miss Margaret Partridge, has start
ed in business for herself, special
izing in electric signs.
King George has issued an order
which henceforth will permit wo-
men of the working classes to be
presented at the Court of st. James.
The best linguists among the
women of the world are said to be
among those of Russia, Hungary
and Turkey.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-20
HE'S THE MEANEST
HUBBY YET, CLAIM

LOS ANGELES, May 90
John Keller was so mean he
set off a big firecracker under
his wifo's bed while she was as
leep, according ito q divorce
y complaint filed by Anna Keller,
/. the terrorized spouse.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-20
Recital and Dance Is
Planned for Nay 24

The advance piano pupils of Prof.
Elmer A. Todd have issued invita-
tions for recital to be given at the
Ten Thousand Club on Saturday
evening of this week. The recital
will he followed by dancing.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-20

Gray pumps with black patent
leather toes and heels present q
strikingly neat appearance. The
heels today are q bit higher than
formerly and the toes a littlermore,
pointed.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-20
VITAL RECORDS
BIRTHS

NAKAMURA-To Mr.. and Mrs.
Schichibie Nakamura, girl. Born
near FL Centre May II, 1924. Name
Misae
,MONTERfO-To Mr.. and Mrs.
Mamie Monterio boy. Born near
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-20

OTA-Sumi Ota died in Fl Cen
tro, May II, 1924. Age eight years.
CRUIO-Luies Cruio near FL
Centre, May is, 1924. Age about
so !. ears.
BEDUSUZO-Antonio Ber,lusuzo
died in Heber, May -, 1924. Age
one year.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-20

The largest saw in the world
measures los inches in circumference
and weighing 795 pounds, has been
installed in a lumber mill at Hoqui-
am, Washington.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-20

Many London women who lunch
at the Savoy have discarded tor
toise shell trimmed eyeglasses for
those of the new sort. The latter
have plantinum rims, and are hung
on Il narrow black ribbon.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-20

Baskets of flowers, so beauti
fully embroidered as almost to
seem real, are new form of deco
ration in Paris. - fNv g.- s.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-20
Unique Bits From
Fashions Realm to
Please EUerybOdy

There seems to be revival to-
day in Paris of the vogue for
snakeskin trimmings and shoes
Many chic little hats are decorated
with cobra skin, which is best set
off by gray.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-20
DEATHS

Ell Centre May -, 1924. Name
Nickles.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-20

Going broke is short trip by
auto.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-20

4 decided blonde is seldom deeid.
ed about ANYTHING else.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-07-18
CONDEMNED MEN BEG
TEN HOURS Of LIFE

ST. LOUIS, July 18.-Respond-
ing to the ardent pleas of the two
men, reinforced by those of their
spiritual advisers, Sheriff George
Strodtman early today announced
he had postponed until 4 o'clock
this afternoon the executions Of
Charles Merrell and Hugh Pinkley,
who We're to have been put to death
at 6 O'Clock this morning.
The sheriff's decision was made
shortly after he had been called to
the prisoners cell and been there
handed a note in which the men
requested a stay until 4 o'clock,
SO that we may better prepare our
selves materially and spiritually. If
this earnest request is granted wa
will die much happier" the note
read.
Both men were sentenced to be-
hanged for the murder of Patrol
man Michael o'Connor, who was
shot down while attempting to frus-
trate hoId-up at the plant of the
Morris Packing Company here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-07-18
OnIv 468 Persons in Sumter
County Paid This Tax Last
Year; Incomes Over $4,000
Scarce
43s PAID ON UNDER SIS, 600
Twenty-Four Had Incomes
Ranging From $4,000 to
$4,000, and 6 Had Great
er Incomes

Some Eliminating figures illus
trating the number of income tax
payers in the Third Georgia district
have just been made public here.
The figures were secured from the
Department of Internal Revenue
by Hon. Charles R. Crisp, represen-
tative, in congress from this district,
and they show that only 1861 per-
sons in the entire district,
embracing nineteen southwest
Georgia counties, paid income taxes
during 1922. And of this number
only % paid on net incomes amount
ing to $4,000 or over. In Sumter
county, the largest and most pros
porous county in the district, 8
residents paid on incomes of more
than $4,000; in Randolph 4 paid
on incomes in this class; in Crisp
there were such returns; 8 such
returns were received from resi-
dents of Macon county; in Ben Hill
Continued on Page Four.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-07-18
400 FEDERAL TROOPS
ENTERTAINED AT SANTOS

WASHINGTON, July l8.-Au-
thentic reports on the revolutionary
situation in Brazil received today
by the state department form the
American embassy in Rio de Janeiro
said 5000 government troops ar
rived yesterday at Santos and en-
trained for the Sac Paulo district,
Fifteen thousand federal troops
already have surrounded Sac Pau'o,
the dispatch said, and that city IS
being bombarded.
A message dated July II and for
warded from Sac Paulo said state
forces were bombarding the city
from Ypiranga and other points. AT
that time shell had fallen within
one-half block of the American con-
sulate building, but no damage to
that structure had occurred. The
Hotel D'Oeste had been struck by
a shell and six persons were killed.
The advices added that the indus
trial center, Braz, was being shelled
and had practically been deserted.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-07-18
STATE PORT BILL
CONSIDERATION IS
POSTPONED z WEEKS
Unanimous Consent LIS Secured
To Defer Action on Meas
ure Until July 30th
CAsoN ISIS FOR TIME
Measure Would Increase States
Debt BY $15,00O,OO0
Through Bond Issue

ATLANTA, July 18.-Consider-
alton of action upon the state port
bill was postponed today in the
Georgia senate until July 30th' rms
action was taken on motion OF Sen
ator Cason, of the First district
one of the authors of the measures
and was by unanimous consent
The measures proposes to amend
the constitution of Georgia so as TO
authorize increasing the states IN
debtedness by not exceeding $l0,'
100000 for the establishment Of
terminal facilities on deep water at
some Georgia port, to be hereafter
designated by the electors Of the
state. Both Savannah and Bruins
wick are urging passage of the bill
and both these cities will seek to
have the state port, if created, To-
Gated there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-07-18
Few Pay Income 7aNeS
In 3rd Georgia Dist
Official Figures Show
TAMPA WOMAN TELLS
OF DARING HOLD-UP
Mrs. Edith Conway Admits
Participation in Robbery of
Banker Clewis in April

TAMPA, Fla, July 18.-Mrs.
Edith M. Conway has confessed to
participation in the daylight holdup
of A. C. Clewis on April %, when
the banker was robbed of $4,000
he was personally transferring
from a branch bank in West Tampa
to the Exchange National bank
here.
Sheriff Spencer says that Mrs.
Conway made a written statement
admitting her part in the plot that
led to bold stroke of banditry
which mystified the public until shls
week, when five wloely known
Tampans were arrested.
In her confession, Mrs. Conway
absolves her son, Byard, also ar
rested for the holdup, according to
Sheriff Spencer. 1t is understood
that she says he was only an mad
vertent informer, or innocent tip
off" man, when he informed the
others that Mr.. Clewis made prac-
tice of carrying large sums I'M
armed.
A bag of silver currency in orl-
oinaI nackapes. identified as pars of
the $4,000 snatched, was found
yesterday afternoon in the house
of R. D. Hogue, former finger print
expert of the police department, and
one of five prisoners held in the
county Jail on the charge of rob
bine Clewis. Another money bag
empty, bearing the name of the Ex-
change National bank was also
found.
Further search uncovered two re-
volvers, used in the holdjip, accord
ing to Identification of Ted Albury,
one of the five prisoners who is all
legged to have confessed and impli-
Gated the others.
A coat discarded by Albury after
the robbery was discovered yester-
day by detectives in a search of the
home on Mrs. Edith M. Conway.
former policewoman, one of the pris
OneTs. IA ~ 81 y NJ zEat
The grand jury began investiga-
ton of the case this morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-07-18
MAY CHANGE SYSTEM
OF COMPENSATION

ATLANTA, July 18.-A bill pro-
viding that whenever an employee
or dependents of an employee, dc,
mand payment in a lump sum of an
award under the Georgia work
mems compensation act, the en-
ployer be compelled to pay as de
manded, rather than in weekly in
stallments as at present, was rec
commended by the committee of la
Dor and statistics of the house
Tuesday.
The bill also provides that re
marriage of the beneficiary under
award from the workmen's corn
pensation board does not terminate
dependency. of the beneficiary or
the employer or responsibility O
the employer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-07-18
ALLIES FACE NEW If
EMPASSE IN DAWES
PLAN NEGOTIATIONS
France Determined Not To Yield
To British Proposal To Give
Bondholders Powers
POSITION IS MADE PLAIN
Member of Delegation Chagrin-
ed Because Details of Pro-
posal Leaked Out

LONDON, July 18.-(By AS
sociated Press France will not
yield in her opposition 70 the Br-
fish proposal to give the general
agent Of Preparations payments ana
trustee for the foreign bondhoid-
ers in the proposed loan to Ger
MANY large preliminary powers N
determining whether there may
exist default upon the part Of Ger
many in fulfilling that nations
obligations under the Dawes plan.
This position was made PLAIN
here this afternoon by a member
of the French delegation who ex-
presses chagrin because proposals
for the protocol submitted by the
British and French delegations at
the inter-allied conference here
have leaked out.
French members of the commit
tee of the conference dealing wltt'
the authority. Of the reparation
commission announced late Thurs
day their determination to insist
upon the taking up by the bankers
of the proposed loan to Germany
as a condition precedent to tbs
recognition that the Dawes plan is
in effect. The French also ex-
pressed their joint conviction that
the economic unity of Germany
could not be restored until the pro-
posed loan was undeFwrltten.
The statement was made before
the French officials entered meet
ing of their committee which was
former by the conference to deal
with the authority Of the repara-
ton commission in respect to thu
action to be taken in the event of
possible default of Germany in the
execution of the Dawes scheme.
1t is understood, according to a
French semi-official source, that
the committee of the conference
which will decide on the means of
naming the American representa-.
tive on the Preparations commission,
whose task it will be, in accordance
with the Herriot- Macdonald plan,
to arbitrate on the question of Ger
many's eventful default, seems in
agreement to ask the international
court at The Hague to name this
American representative.