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Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-24
Reduction In Expenses of Local
Land Office May Bring About a
Reconsideration of Closing Rule

( "Decreased area Of public lands
/ and of federal land office business, -
is given as the reason for closing
the local land officI, according to
Il letter received by john w. Scott,
register of the land office. from
Hubert Work, secretary of the in
terror.
Included in thC letter is the fol
lowing statement relative to the
situation here:
"Thc area of vacant public lands
reported July /, 1924 was 3,iS4.63
acres and unprotected entries 3l0,-
800 acres, but the receipts were
$l3,54L2l and expenses $7,5S5. 80,
making your ratio of expense to
revenue, Sc per cent, which brings
your office under Section 2,250 of
the revised statutes which reads:
Whenever the cost of collecting
the revenue from the saics OF the
public lands in any land district is
AS much as one third OF the whole
amount of revenue collected in such
district, it may be lawful for the
PRESIDENT, if, in his opinion, not
Incompatible with the public inter
est, to discontinue the Hand office
in sueh district and annex the same
TO Somo other adjoining land dis
trict'
The letter further advises that
the local office viii be discontinued
following the close of business on
April 80, next aud the business will
be consolidated with the office ut
Los Angeles. Il is also stated that
the clerical force now Operating in
thc Los Angeles office is sufficient
to absorb the additional work caus-
ed by the consolidation of the local
office. without any iucreasc in
personnel.
BY eliminating the services of one
clerk, and accepting the offer OF
the county supervisors to supply
space for the land office without
charge at the county courthouse.
the expense of the local land offica
can be reduced $1,000, thereby
bringing the expense TO practically
81 per cent of the raveHuc, which
- tisf ttts ~ 'ti4t lllptt NllIu tIlt
percentage of revenue rquigcd by
section 30 quoted ahov,.
No Revision Since 1873
That particular section Of tnc re
yi,cd statutes, which were rsyiScl
in lS7S and have not been altered
since, ,,ys the office can be d-scon-
t.nue5 except, when in the opinion
ot ne IresiJea 1t is not a'.con5-
IatiHlc with the public IN errs..
This particular phrase may
take care CT the fast taat the
local Office IS under TIE reduc-
ed budget, still one per cent
over the required percentage of
revenue. In this connection it
is urged thas citizoas Of Imper-
ia Valley, desnous OF retaining
tho land office here, should wire
directly to President Coolidge,
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-24
MISS WYMAN, NEW Y ". C. A. SECRETARY.
MUCH IMPRESSED WITH WORK DONE
IN VALLEY; LAUDS LOCAL WORKERS

found a finer group of advisors, sc
many of them being college women
Lauds Local Workers
In speaking of the splendid work
being done here, Miss Wvman spoke
highly of Mrs. F. b. Fuller, chair
man of the local Y. W. c. A., also of
Mrs. \. B. Shibley, chairman of the
girl reserve work, as we'll as of Miss
Evaiina Baker chief advisor of the
high school girl reserve movement
at Central high.
'Thc work being lone in the ru-
"a! districts has also greatly i'm
pressed me, = Miss Wyman stated,
the splendidiy organized clubs l
feel is largely result of the untir-
ING efforts of Mrs. kavanaugh. who
is enc Of the two county supervisors
of rural schools and who has seen
the need Of such clubs in the rural
districts and has used her influ-
ence and time TO this end, with the
result that there are now nine ru-
raj school districts with Very ac-
tive clubs. -
Miss Wyman is looking forward
with great anticipa tion to her sum
mer soiourn in the Y ". c. \. camp
in HipasS. AS in previous years, the
camp will he held the three weeks
following. the close OF school, the
first week for high school girls, the
second for grammar school girls and
the third for colored, girls.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-24
UrS. Frank Anderson
.AeIr Head of TIrice
Told Tales Section

EIeu hers of the Twice Told Tales
section of the Ten Thousand Club
were entertained by Mrs. Mont j.
Reid 1T her Olive street home yes
terdav. Choice spring blossoms
were used in floral decorations for
the event.
\ Large number were present and
officers for the coming wear were
elected as follows: Mrs. Frank An
derson. chairman; Mrs. Tom Gill
vice chairman and Mrs. Dorsey
Whitclaw. secretary.
The members were pleased 10
have present yesterday Mrs. y. II.
Griswold, former member, now
living in Los Angeles who was the
story teller Of the afternoon. She
told very effectively the story Of
the 60 Getter" by Peter B,
Kvnc which was much enjoyed by
all present. Following the story,
current events were discussed.
Guests present included Mrs. y,
II. Griswold, Mrs. Mable A. Sum
mers. Mrs. Richard Myall, Mrs. o.
g. Horne. Mrs. Nern Bishop and
Miss Della Brown.
Dainty refreshments were served
bv the hostess AT the close Of the
pleasant afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-24
ANNUAL MEETING
OF PRESBYTERIANS
TOMORROW NIGHT

The annual business meeting of
the Presbyterian Church Will be
held tomorrow night in the social
hall Of the church and as the Off
GERS for the coming year are to be
elected, the pastor and officers are
anxious for 4 large attendance.
A pot-luck dinner viii be served
promptly al 6:30 2. NJ. after which
q splendid musical progr-m will he
given as follows: Vocal solo, Ralph
H:rrington: liano solo, Margaret
Lanier; male quartet. Messrs. f. Fl.
M ern DeTar, Robert White
law and Gerald Shaw and num-
Der by the church chorus choir.
Following the musical program
the annual business meeting will be
held, during which time the off
ce-s for the coming year will be
named.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-24
NEARLY 100 ENJOY
ANNUAL DINNER OF
CLUB AT MELOLAND
BY Press Staff Correspondent,

{
MELOLAND, Mar. 24.-The an
nual dinner of the Meloland Ladies
/ Social club, which took place at the
! Meloland school house Saturday eve
! ming, March 81, proved note,
worthy success. Each year, accord.
ing to the bylaws of the club, the
, members of the club entertain their
husbands and families at dinner.
This year, several special guests
large tables, besides the three
tables set for the children, were
laden with chicken, pies. salads,
green peas, cakes and many other
delicious foods. During the course
of the dinner, several musical mum
bcrs were rendered by a trio of
Mcloland musicians, Mrs. Fred
Walker, Mrs. Ben Christian and
George Lindsay. y sextette of male
voices brought down the house.
Little June Mills of Holtville stood
on Il table and sang two numbers,
and two little girls of Mrs. May
Ingram S dancing class presented Il
couple of dancing sketches. After
dinner, games were played and the
evening was completed with dane
ing and cards. Much credit for the
success of the evening is due to the
splendid work of the committees
in charge and their cooperation.
The St. Patrick's Day motif was
carried out i'll many details.
The members of the club present
with their husbands and families
were Mesdames Ben Christian, "Nir-
gil Edwards, Arthur Farley, ".
Johnston, Joe kinnard, J. Ne
Bride, Ward McGrew, 4. Neifert,
y. Newton, George Lindsay, G. c.
Richards, Earl Summers, Dan Scott,
H. c. Smith, o. L. James, Fred
Waterman, ". Q. Pond, Homer
Spear, Charles Fors5erg and Alex
Meyer.
Guests present were Mr.. and Mrs.
W. \. Swcrdfcger, Mr.. and Mrs.
Beatty, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Smith,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Meyer, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Hayckorst, Mr.. and
Mrs. p. b. Christian, Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Ingram, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry james, Mrs. Earl Allen, Mrs.
Will Stanton, Mrs. Cook, Miss Ag
mes Parmelee, Mrs. Mcmillan, Clar-
ence Forsberg, and Charles Stanton.
The total number of those who par
took of the dinner, was nearly one
hundred.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-24
CarUs Entertain for
Their Bridge Club

Mr.. and Mrs. II. II. Cary crfer-
tanned members of their bridge
club Mt their home on FL Centre
avenue last night. Spring flowers
were effectively used III dccora-
tions of the home.
Mrs. W. J. Mcagher won the wo-
men s high score prize of the even
ing, W. G. Costello. men S high
score prize, Mrs Fred Cross, wo-
men 5 low score ano Charles Nc
Manus, mems low prize.
Those present included Mr.. and
Mrs. G. McManus, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Cross, Mr.. and Mrs. W. j.
Mcagher, Mr.. and Mrs. f. ". Fer
ris, Mr.. and Mrs. Lester EichOld,
Mr.. and Mrs. JOHN McNceec, Mr..
aud Mrs. Harry c. Jones, Mr.. and
Mrs. \. NJ. Williams, Mrs. b. f.
Lemons, Mrs. Don Rex, ". c. Cos
clio and the host and hostess.
Refreshments were served by the
hostess at the close Of the evening
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-24
Star Car Climbs
Mt. Badly Grade
In High Gear

OAKLAND, Mar. 24.-Prior to
an attempt made few days ago
by Star toaring car, available
records showed only two cars, both
much higher powered, and one driv-
en- by veteran of the race cracks,
that had ever succeeded i'll climbing
the Camp Baldy Road, starting from
the Foothill Boulevard Just outside
of Pomona, in Southern California,
and on up to the famous resort.
According ito word received at
the Durant Motor Company here,
the Star touring car has conquered
these grades practically without an
effort. The road is known as one
of the most deceptive hills in the
stat,
Starting at the Camp Badly grade,
the first obstacle is a three milc
strai5htaway, on which the grades
average from to ) per cent, small
g1dd
The Star ear was driven by
frank amateur T.. b. Ross, sales
manager of Star ear sales of Wood
worth Brothers, Pomona dealers.
Chief Lyter removed the gear sniff
lever, after the high gear was plac-
cd in mesh, and retained the shift
ing bar in his possession until he
checked the Star in at the summit.
The victorious car was then driven
down tho grade, and on the straight
away proved conclusivcly by main
tanned high speed that it was of
standard gear ratio.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-24
Orchestra Will
Play at Local
Church Tonight

4 large audience filled the Chris
tan Church here last night, the
first night of the revival, and an
enjoyable song service led by
John S. Carmichael was held at the
beginning of the service, giving q
spiritual uplift to the service.
"The man in The Bible who talk
ed to his own SOUL is jhc subject
Of this evenings service. The
Bible school orchestra under the
leadership Of Mrs. Marie jenkins
will play AT this service.
Everyone is urged to come early
and hear the fine group Of oTchcs.
trail numbers which they hay ar
ranged. Mrs. jenkins, as well as
every member Of the orchestra, is
deserving Of the highest prai3 for
the splendid service they are Tcnd-
cring in the revival and IN the
Bible school every Sunday morn.
iGg.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-24
LIVESTOCK MARKET

CHICAGO, Mar. 2i.-Cat.lo re-
ceipts 10000 market active, gspeci-
ally on hcavies; ycariings and han
dywci4 4hts in demand; trade gencr-
ally steady on fed steers and year
lings; best ycarlings 1850; heavies
1875; some haudyWcigilt9 ut 1l7j,
all others steady; bulk vealcrs 900
a 1000.
Sheep receipts 1900 market dull.
little done on fat lambs; one load
medium to good handyweights to
packers 1925; outsiders bidding
strong; best early 1915; bulk fat
ewes unchanged; choice shoru ewes
500; shorn lambs 1900.
Hogs receipts 10000; market gen
orally steady to 10 cents off; top
1890; bulk 1865 1885.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-24

Miss Marian Wyman, the new
county Young Women s Christian
association secretary, who has just
come to FL Centre is much cncour-
aged and pleased with the work
which has been done and is now
being done III the entire county.
Miss Wyman comes to FL Centre
from Salem, Oregon, where she was
general secretary there and previous
to that time was girl reserve see
retarv in 4incoln, Nebraska, which
varied experience gives her excel
lent background for her work here.
She succeeds Miss Josephine Brown
who has been sent to China as y.
W. c. \. secretary
In talking to Miss Wyman today
she stated that her principal reason
for choosing work III this county in
preference to any ohtef, was be-
cause it freed from all the me-
chanical work Of secretary i'll Of
fetal headquarters, where rooms are
rented. food service is given. en-
plovRent service is rendered. etc.
and giSvS her q better opportunity
toi meet tfesgirls personally IN their
individual clubs and, really know
them better.
sThe things that have impressed
me most about the work being done
in. the five different towns in I'M
perial Valley - Miss Wyman stated,
lis the unity of allrthe girl reserve
clubs of all the towns, and the fact
that there are 707 girls belonging 10
these five different clubs who are
working toward the same goal and
around the same ideals.
Miss Wyman states that she feels
the girl reserve IIajeet 1n.-ax. the.
direction OF the 50 capable advisors
of the county IS the blg work being
done here and that nowhere has she
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-24

King D. will show how the most
effective of movie stunts are ac-
complishcd, and i'll doing SO provides
a novelty act.
Rum running on a wholesale scale
is shown in Contraband, = Alan
CroSlanls newest Paramount pre-
duction coming to the Valley thea
ter tomorrow.
The featured roles II "Contra-
band, " Clarence Budiugton Kel
land : story which jack Cunning
ham adapted for screen use, are
played by Lois Wilson, Noah Beerv.
Raymond Hattou and Raymond SIC
kee.
Tonight will be the last might Of
" Learning to Love, the popular
.rst National picture starring Con
stance p nadge.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-24
NOTICE Or ELECTION
For Trustees OF Eleme.ta tary SchoC

Notice is hereby given to the
Electors Of Fl Centre School Dis
trict, County of Imperial, State Of
California, that the Annual Meeting
for the election Of School Trustees
viii be held on March 9th, 1925,
CAST friday at the Public School
House in said district.
There will be one Trustee to elect
for three years.
The polls viii be open ut eight
O'Clock a. m, and kept open until
six 0 o'clock =. m.
The officers appointed to conduct
the election are:
Ella 3. Tondro, Inspector.
Neiia N. Coggins, Judge.
Gertrude n. Bower, Judge.
CHAS. /. CHILDERS
J.. KUTZ.
i. j. GIA.NOLA,
School Trustees
III Centre School District
Dated February 25, 1925.
Z 10 l. u
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-24
Society, Clubs, Lodges,
Churches and Schools
GGEgETgEaTaaJENE1T9SaRIaTa@IJNN'j
HEALTH CLINICS
At REST ROOM OF
GREAT BENEFIT

Miss Ruth Nctzcr, local Shepherd,
Towner nurse is very anxious tC
have all mothers know what the
health center clinic to be held in
the local restroom each month,
beginning Saturday, March 2S, will
do for them. She is also very de-
sirouS of every mother in IL Cen
tro, McCabe and Eucalyptus dis
trictS with children from one day
to six years of age attending the
clinics. which will be held from >
TO ] p. II.
In speaking Of how the clinics
will aid mothers, Miss Netzer made
the following statements:
babies and children attending
the clinic will be weighed regular
" each month in order TO determine
il their weight is correct.
Babies and children will be
thoroughly examined and if found
defective, our am is to have Them
corrected at once by the family ply
sician. If not financially able to
nave this attended to, consult us.
diet charts VII be explained.
Our charts are passed upon bv ex-
pertS. The diet recommended will
supply all daily needs in growth
material Go material and regu-
lating material. Your automobiles
need different materials to keep
the parts strong and running smooth
" In the human machine, we
must supply the oil and gas as
well as the iron and steel.
'Frae literature for prenatal
care, infant care, care of the pre-
school child and diets for children
VII be GiStrihuted.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-24
SPLENDID PROGRAM
PLANNED BY CHOIR
ST. NARYS CHURCH

\ splendid program has been ar
ranged for the concert TO be given
tomorrow evening by the choir OF
ST Mary s church at the church edi-
fiee il tbs city. The program will
start at S o'clock and the public
Is invited. All proceeds will be de-
voted TO the organ fund.
The concert will be repeated at
Holtville on THURSDAY evening,
March %, in the high school audi
torium. and not in the civic center,
IS previous announced.
\ previous concert given by this
same choir proved revelation of
musical talent and evoked much
praise from musical critics who at
tended from all parts of the valley.
Program
Requiem, Gregorian Chant for
Dead; Dies lrae, Cnoir.
Veni Creator, Monti, Miss Wini-
fred Pearson.
Agnus Del (Missa Solcnellc) Mar
20. Soloists Mrs. c. \. Afford, Mrs.
J. P. McGirk.
Ave Maria, Lnizza. Mrs. B. Ra-
mos, CaleXico. Accompanist Mrs. c.
Gonzales.
Regina Coeli, Mclvil, choir.
There Is a Green Till Far Aaway,
Goumod, aecompanist Miss. 3. No
den.
TT in SPiritu, III Mass. Giorza,
MesGamcs c. :. Alfcgd aadJ. 7.
McGirk.
lie Vas Desp:sed (Mcssiah) Han
del, Mrs. J. Z. McGirk.
God Hath Appointed Day,
Tours, choir.
Benediction
Principal accompanist, Mrs. o. Il.
Reed.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-24
Business Girls Club
Enjoys Dinner, Bridge

Tie Business and Professional Wo-
man ; club had an elaborate GInner
and social good time last aight,
when they held their regular meet
ing ri the Barbara Worth hotel.
Covers were laid for % girls. Dur
ing the dinner, clever talks were
given by six rev members of the
cllb including Misses Cora Nuffer,
Anna Shaw, Helen Scott, Winnie
Barry, Mcsdamcs VI. L. Ellis and
William l.. Wright.
Following the dinner the party
retired 10 the mezzaninc floor where
bridge was enjoyed during the
evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-24
HOLTVILLE
By Press stnff Correspondent

ID. tTeNs sum correspondence
HOLTNlLLE,, Mar. 24.=Mrs. !.
II. Hastings, who is seriously i'll, has
been removed from her home to the
Holtville hospital.
The young people of the Metho-
dist church met Thursday cveRiug
at the home of Mrs. r.. t. Starter
for choir practice. After practice
refreshments were served and many
interesting games were PLAYED.
Eldridgc Ferguson 5 ear was stol
en- from the creamery SUNDAY while
he was at work inside. He noticed
It's absence soon after it was taken.
however, and Immediately phoucd
the Bond 5 corner store. The ear
had just left there and the propric-
tor of the store set out in pursuit.
lie overlook the thief and brought
him and the ear bach, to Holtvilc.
Twenty five chickens and turkeys
were stolen last week from Mrs
Thomas Herring Al lcr ranch north
of town. 40 ctuc was obtained as
to the identity of the burglars.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Daggs spent
the weekend in San Diego.
The fire department made q short
run shortly after noon Sunday to
cXtinguish Il blaze jH the same hay
stack that caught fire last week
just il the rear Of the Baptis;
church building.
\ special children 5 matinee wa,
given Monday afternoon at the Ar
cadc theater of the "TMct Of Bag
dad. -
George Little is i'll with influenza
at his home.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-24
Mrs. Scott Named
President ". &. T. L,

The ". c. T. L. held a very
enjoyable pot-luck luncheon in
their social hall recently, after
which officers for the coming year
were elected as follows: president,
Mrs. Belle Scott; vice president,
Mrs. Sarah !. Staack; secretary,
Mrs. Flora Pitt; treasurer, Mrs. W.
+. Hancock; corresponding sccre-
tary, Mrs. Jane Royce.
Following the election of officers
a union signal program was enjoyed.
The next meeting will be held with
Mrs. Charles T. Collier on April 3.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-24
Music Section Will
Meet on Thursday

TIE music section of tie Ten
ThoUs@ud club viii meet ut the
home of Mrs. Joe King, 1872 Len
Rey avenue, Thursday, March rs,
beginning at 2:30 promptly.
Mrs. Neil Hatch will have charge
of the program anG Will be assisted
by number of the local artists.
The topic of the afternoon will be
American Indian Music Mrs.
Hatch has spent 4 great amount of
time III the preparation of the pro
gram, and it is expected to be very
enjoyable as wei. as educational.
Each member is reminded to look
up her own current event, which
Will be discussed at the close OF the
program.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-24
asking him to revoke the or
der abolishing th3 local office.


der abolishing tho local office.
Congressman Swing has put up a
good fight for the retention Of the
local office, but has not been able
to change the view of the interior
department. On December 4, 1924,
when the house considered as com
mittee of the whole, the interior
appropriation bill, the congressman
made an eloquent plea for the I'll
Centre land office, pointing out
that it would be = positive hard
ship on the people of Imperial Val
ley, to be compelled to go to Los
Angeles each tima it is necessary
TO transact business in connection
with their land.
Mr.. Swing pointed out that it is
not Il question of whether or not
the government is making .loncy
by selling land for $l.25 per acre,
but is big public policy that Will
encourage the building up of the
country. He pointed out that the
land offices i'll most eases, arc not
only doing u great public service,
but in most cases are paying hand
some dividends into the treasury
of the United States.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-24
Literature Section to
Meet Wednesday Night

The Literature section of the Ten
thousand club sill meet at the home
Of Mrs. l.. j. Mack, West Main
street, tomorrow night at 1880. The
second and third chapters of Henry
VIII viii be studied and discussed
during the meeting. All members
arc urgrd to be present.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-24
The Weather

By United Press Leased Wire
LOS ANGELES AND VICINITY !:
Fair tonight and Wednesday with
somewhat higher temperature We'd
ncsday.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA;: Fair
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-24
Famous Police
Dog Coming to
Valley Theater

King d. the great German
police dog, owned by j. j. Dovine,
Will appear in person at the Valley
theater tomorrow night at 9 o clock.
, 1925-03-05

vica between Canada and the West
Indies" The Mail Steam Packet Com
pany has been operating a mail and pas
senger service between Halifax, st.
Johns and the British West Indies. under
short term contracts with the Dominion
Government since 1918. Previously, they
had operated the service under q five
years contract with the Government.
Three steamers will be affected by the
announcement, the "C1audiere' CHG
necto" and "Chalour." The "Teviot, ,"
a fourth steamer, ar present 10 the ser
vice, d freighter. having replaced the
"CaraQuet," wrecked off the entrance
to Bermuda.
, 1925-03-05
Publication.


IL is hereby brought to public notice
that the Trademark shown below
which was registered in the United
S ares Patent Office, Washington, D. c.,
on Is h March 1924 ii the name of The
Fellows Medical Manufacturing Compa-
ny, Inc. of New York Cry, N. Y a cor
poration organized and existing under the
laws Of the State Of New York, and
Trade mark certificate No. l3I. 505 issued
therefor, has this date been registered in
the Office of the Government Secreta-
ry of the Virgin Islands of the United
States at St. Thomas, in accordance with
the provisions in the regulations govern
ing the registration Of Patents and
Trade marks in the Virgin Islands, APP
proved 30 June, 1920.