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Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-08
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IMPERIAL
By Press staff Correspondent

/
! IMPERIAL, May S.-The girl re-
+ serves will give u strawberry festi.
val on the high school lawn Satur-
! day night The lawn will be beau
/ tifuny decorated and illuminated
with Japanese LIANT ems From sew
en- until eight clock the girls will
sell many delicious strawberry dish
/ es; including strawberry ice cream
and sherbct, strawberry short cake
and punch. Beginning ut 500
0 clock q program will be given con-
sisting of u song by the girl re-
serves, 4 vocal duct by James Hub
bard and Ruth Miller, violin solo,
Hilda Neckel, Il reading by Norma
Young, Spanish dance by Alice
st. Laurent and Stella Drysdale, n
vocal duet by Edna Cooper and
Steve Harris, reading by George
Thams and saXophone solo by
Steve Harris. The program will
end with a song "Follow the
Queen, by the girl reserves.
Miss Jean Reeves was a dinner
guests at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
II. G. Miller Thursday night.
Miss Damron Returns
Miss Annette Damron. who has
been attending school at Berkeley
for the past year, returned Tues
dav night to spend her summer va
eation with her folks, Miss Damron
was the motor guest of II. s. Ten
nvson and Mrs. e. McKeeth, who
are visiting Mrs. MeKeeth S son,
George Damron.
The seniors, observing their an
nual ditchdav, took Il trip through
Beaumont, Riverside, and Redlands
starting early Sunday morning and
returning Monday. The young peo-
pie were dinner guests Sunday of
Professor and Mrs. Dodds of Beau
mont. Professor Dodds was form
erly assistant principal at the high
school here. The seniors were
chaperoned by Mrs. II. G. Miller.
MIR. and Mrs. F. Faulkner of n.
T. street have left for Long Beach
where they expect ITO make their
future home.
Among the Imperial people who
were at the Holtville plunge Tues
dav night were: Novella Townsend,
Emily Marshall, Gorden Smith, Mr..
and Mrs. Walt Daniels. Mr.. and
Mrs. Jesse Bishop and Lytle and
Myrtle Kinnard.
Professor and Mrs. c. B. Collins
of CaIexieo were Imperial visitors
Wednesday.
James Moore of San Diego vas a
business visitor in Imperial Thurs
day.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-08
Gorgeous Sets
In Vivid Film,
Palace Theater

Confessions of a Queen" which
will be shown again tonight at the
Valley theater, was adapted for the
screen by Seastrom and Agnes
Christine Johnston from Alphonse
Daudet' S story "'Kings in Exile. -
Both the interior and exterior
sets of this kingdom in Illvria are
beautiful and unique, and all the
costumes, particularly those worn
by Alice Terry, are gorgeous.
Love, danger. gaiety, intrigue; a
modern romance of royalty; story
of adventure as swift and flashing
as the play of swords; kingdom
at stake. and woman's heart
Confessions of a Queen
1.-THE Heart Buster with Tom
Mix in the lead will be at the Pal
ace theater tomorrow night. An
other episoda of "Idaho' Will
also be shown. r.. -,
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-08
New Road Maps
Showing Three
States r. ea d y

Official automobile road maps of
California, Washington and Oregon
are now being distributed free from
all service stations of the Union
Oil Company of California, accord
ing to announcement made yester-
day by the company.
The booklets include separate
maps of Southern, Northern and
Central California; Oregon and
Washington; and charts showing
principal streets leading out of Los
Angeles, Long Beach, San Diego,
Santa Barbara, Fresno, Sacramento,
San Francisco, Oakland, Stockton,
Seattle and Portland.
The maps are officially checked in
all details, and show paved roads
through routes, other thoroughfares,
road distances in miles, locations of
old Spanish missions and the courses
followed by the following national,
coast and state highways: Bank
head, Coast, Dixie Overland, FL
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-08

/ duties and take 4 hand in the gov
/ ernment. A law abiding citizen
q patriots created. When the ma
/ tion $ interests are involved, his in.
terestS are involved; when the m.
+ tion takes mp arms, he takes NJ
arms: being the first to salute Old
. Glory, and the first to lay down
arms-eager to return home-wheu
( the nation S honor is no longer in
+ jeopardy.
1.-THE base of the United States
land of Oahu, 200o miles from the
western coast Of America, but the
fleet, operating from this base, pro
tects the entire Pacific coaStline
of the United States. The home is
the base from which man ventures
forth into the financial, social, po-
litical, and religious worlds. And
as the loss Of Oahu would cripple
the Pacific fleet, 50 would the ab-
scnce of a home cripple man s en-
deavors. limit his achievements, and
east him adrift in the sea of life.
endaugering his faith. his hapm-
ness, and his wealth.
Home Owner Keenest.
1.-The keeueSt business man is the
man who can concentrate his intel
lett and his forces in one direction
ibis line Of work. The man who is
bnving Il home viii concentrate his
efforts 10 meet the payments. while
the man who has paid for his home
will be able to concentrate all of
his energies on his business. The
home is the best possible investment
for the laborer. He can amass 4
substantial sum simply by banking
the money equivalent To his former
monthly rent: but when he finds
that he is working for himself his
spirit viii strengthen and he will
discover a uew interest in his work.
Once q man 5 soul is in his work,
he is destined TO travel the road 10
success, overcome obstacles. and con
tribute something worthwhile 10
mankind.
1.-The home is the generator of
confidence between man. wife and
chlia. Inc noGFS spent around the
table or before the fireplace dis
eusSing the topics vital TO the
American home fashion bonds Of
that mold the family
into one spirit. The child raised in
Il neighborhood Of happy homes will
become imbued with the spirit OF
sanshine, and Will have infinitely .
more chances of developing into a
clean, healthy, intelligent American
citizen than the child reared in a
boarding house. or the tenement dis /
trict, breathing impure air and .
roaming the streets IN constant dan
ger of loss Of morals. And after all (
IS said and done DO We not wish .
to encourage the best tlrat is in our
children. that they may carry on the +
battle TO make this a bigger, better,
broader world to live in?'
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-08
Mrs. Shepherd Is
Freed on Bonds
BY United Press Leased Wire

CHICAGO, May SIN sharp con-
trast to the tribulations of her hus-
band, Mrs. Julie G. Shepherd, charg-
ed with being an accessory to the
alleged murder of Mrs. Anna Nc
Clintock and her son, Billy McClin-
tock. was free today on bond of
$4,000.
Mrs. Shepherd was scheduled to
appear this morning before Judge
Jacob Hopkins for bail arrange
ments, but, unwilling to prolong the
affair, she came before the court
late yesterday and filed her bond.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-08
Reserve Seats For
Fight Is Advice

Reports from Brawley today ad-
wise that there are still a few
good reserved seats to be had for
the boxing matches tonight at the
American Legion arena, and those
who plan to attend the fights should
make reservations before going to
Brawley, as the seats are going
fast.
Johnny Adams is heading the
card with Al Giunan of jack Demp-
sey's stables as his opponent in the
10 round main event.
FL Centre will be represented by
good sized delegation.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-08

Cattle-200 slow, weak, practical
IL nothing done early. Late yester-
day. three loads good llSS lb grass
steers. 500. Bulk. fat cows and
heifers today. $5.0006.75. Gamers
and cutters, $2.O0@3.75. Bulls $3.50
400.
Calves-100 slow. weak: bulk of
ferings common kinds and over
weights, from 5000 500: few good
and choice milk calves, $11.00 and
above.
Hogs-4O0. moderately active
generally steady; three loads good
and choice, 173-2OO lb butchers,
s13.25: packing sows, S11.50.
Sheep-None. Good and choice
spring lambs quotable $12.75@13.50,
with good and choice light weight
shorn ewes, $4,000 800.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-08
Mary PickfOrd
Busy With Plans
For Wedding
Ry United Press Leased Wire

HOLLYWOOD, May s. Mary
Piekford, America 5 sweetheart, -
was directing arrangements today
for the marriage Of her cousin, Yer
na Watson, of Toronto.
Miss Watson, a dancer is to be
married Sunday to Filmer Chalif,
son of Louis H. Chalif, New York
dancing master. The nuptials will
take place at Pickfair, the home of
Mary and Douglas Fairbanks. and
Cousin Mary" is giving the werl-
ding party.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-08
Constipation destroys beauty-get pos
tive relief with keIIogg's ALL-BRAN

nature works, 1t sweeps and cleans
the intestine. If eaten regularly,
it will permanently relieve the most
chronic cases--is guaranteed to do
so or your grocer returns the pur-
chase price. ~ >-.'6
= kellogg's sALL-BRAN IS ready
to-eat. You win like its nut-lile
flavor. Try the many delicious
recipes on every package. Eat at
least two tablespoonfuls daily--in
chronic cases, with every meal.
Buy package of Kellogg's
ALL-BRAN today. Made in Battle
Greek, Michigan, and sold by all
grocers. Served by all leading res
taurants and hotels 49,
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-08

Biotchy compilations, sick head
aches, circles under eyes, un-
pleasant breath, etc, are caused
by constipation. Rid yourself per-
manently of this dangerous illness.
Do it the safe, sure way, the way
doctors recommend-eat Kellogg's
ALL-BRAN regularly.
Only ALL-BRAN can be wholly
effective. That is what Kellogg's
is--1Q0 per cent bran. 1t works as
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-08

Canine RoaL, FL Canine Sierra, IN
land, Lincoln, National Motor Ex-
press, National Old Trails, National
Park to Park National Roosevelt
Midland Trail, Old Spanish Trail,
oacific. Pixies Peak. Redwood. Sier-
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-08
1lseny:st-,.
ALL-BRAN

ra Scenic and Victory.
Locations Of more than 400 Union
service stations on the coast are al
so listed. The booklets may be Sc
cured without charge from any
Union service station upon request.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-08
YESTERDAY HOME RUN
HITTERS

Wilson. Giants. ID.
Hawks. PhillieS, II.
Sisler, Browns. II.
McManuS. Browns, IL.
Rigney, Tigers. Ii.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-08
Cattle Market

Federal and State Market Bur
eau's Prices For Today, Furnish
ed Through Courtesy of the L.
i. Union Stock Yards Company.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-08
Be,Uare of con-
stipation's many
dread diseases.

Constipation backs
the poisons of the in
testine up into your
body. Constipation leads
4n n,rn,, fn,r+nr lirnncnr
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
Getting Too Fat?
Try This---Reduce

People who don grow too fat
are the fortunate exception. But if
YOU find the fat accommodating or
already cumbersome, YOU will be
wise to follow this suggestion,
which is endorsed by thousands of
people who know. Ask your drug
gist for Marmola Prescription Tab
lets and follow directions. One
dollar is the price the world over.
Get thom from your own druggist or
send price direct to Mamola Co.,
General Motors Bldg, Detroit,
Mich. BY doing this YOU win be
able to reduce steadily and easily
and pleasantly, without starvation
diet or tiresome exercise Start
taking them today and get slcn-
der. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
NOTICE OF ESTPAY

Notice is hereby given that on
the 29th day of July 1924, there
was taken up at my place and IS
row being kept at my said place, 7
miles Southeast Of Fl Centre, the
following described animals:
--- On brown three year old colt Of
the probable value Of $4,000.
Two brown mares, weight about
900 pounds each and Of the pro
bable value of $4,000 each.
Notice is hereby given that un-
less the said animals are claimed
~ their owner within thirty days
from this date and the cost Of dam
a@c and its keeping paid rs TO
quired by law, shall turn satd ami
mails over to the constable oT -El
Ccntro township, for sale according
to act 1860 of the general laws Of
California.
S - 22 JACK GONCALES.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
Roles Are Given
Out for Coming
Local Picture

Leads, and several of tho major
parts for the Romauc4, Of Fl
Ccntro, " the moving picture which
will be- produced here by Fred
MobefIy, director Of the Robert Kay
Produ1 ions, were chosen last
night at 4 meeting in the Barbara
Worth hotel, which was attended
by several Of Fl Centre ) Younger
set, who have had amateur :hyatri-
cal experience.
Miss Julia Foncannon will appear
in the leading feminine role with
Norman {. D@aton playing the OPP
posi.c lead. Others who have I'M
portant parts in the east are Mrs
Il. Martin, Mrs. Thclma Marshall,
Mrs. Marion Richmond. Miss Beu-
lah Willoughby. Miss Marie Leh
man, Miss Mabel Bcttison, Miss
Mildred Hubbard, Miss Peggy
Gates and Mcssrs. II. II. Martin, o..
W. Layman, Dorth Scott, James
sharpe, Jimmy Ev&ns, and Vol
ford Drye.
Active work on producing the
picture WI!l begin next Sunday
morning when meeting OF those
already in the east and those who
wish 10 appear in the production
will be held at the Barbara Worth
at 10 a. m.
There are still many places in
the cast to be filled, and those who
have not as vet given in thcir
names, are urged to get in touch
with the management of the The
atre Tulane, who will give the
names to Mr.. Moberly.
Tha latter stated this morning
that those who attended last night s
meeting were greatly interested in
the production and he addod that
he was agrecably surprised 10 find
so much natural talent III FL Cen
tro.
\ similar picture has been pro.
duced by Mr.. Moberlv in several
other Southern California cities.
and has proven 4 great success.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
Unusual Theme
For Negri Film

East of Suez' featuring Pola
Eegri, pleased a large audience at
the Palace theater last night, and
will BE repeated again tonight.
The picture relates the difficulties
of Il young girl born in China and
educated in England, who later re
turns to her native land, unaware
Of the fact that her mother is a
Chinese. Her struggles against the
rigid wall Of caste maintained by
the white society of Shanghai,
coupled with her love for a Young
Englishman, provide opportunity
for excellent acting, i'll which the
famous Polish actress does not dis
appoint her audience.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
hollands Plan TO
Open Dance Hall
SOTUTION

Announcement Is made iN the
Press today that the Palm Garlcu
dance h&ll at llobe. which Aas
hc"a closed since the death Of Jim
~y Nolaud, viii be opened Satur-
day night under the management Of
j. T. Noland, JimAv's father, and
Harry Noluld, his brother.
Tie music viii be furnished by
holland IS orchestra with Miss Becky
holland II the piano. Dances will
be- conducted 1a@Gl,riv after SatUr-
d2y might. and :hc same Ai2h class
fu>.t that prevailed in thc rast.
will Be Hivcu in the future.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
igofls fofnlc1 Az MIN.

fripaf fopic Of discussion at the
Rot Giah luncheon tllis noon,
undo tie HiFection of Prank Bowl
es, chairnIan of the day.
Tho speaker gave IN excellent
RESUME on the work which is being
done by thi boy scouts Of this
city-antl by those who have the
work of directing the activities Of
the boys. Other talks were made
ON the same subject by Il. =. Moore
and Charles T. pitzcr
L. J.. Moore Of Calexico told the
RotarianS of the worl, which is be
ing done with Il troop of Mcxican
Boy Scouts i'll the border city, and
suggested that a similar troop
might be organized in FL Centre.
The local Eotariaas were invited
by ID. l.. Ault of CalcXiro, to at
tend the Cale&ico Rotary luncheon
nnyt Wedncg1qv night at G:30 ut
which Harry Mason. district goveg-
nor, viii be present and make an
address.
An invitation was also received
from the Sau Diego Rotary Club
to participate il golf tournament
in that city on February g.. v. A.
1ondro has charge of the FL Con
tro end and can give full ifoima-
tinn 10 those Who desire to plrtici-
pate in lie toumamcnt. The tour
n>ment will be i'll the nature Of
an inter-city meet. The tournament
will be followed by u dinner and
dance in the evening. Rotarims
IN, urged 30 bring their wives 10
the tournament and enjoy the hos
pitality Of the San Diego club.
The resignation OF }. G. Woods,
vino has removed from the city was
accepted with regret and the club
Wished him every success in his
new field OF endcaEors in San III
ego.
Arthur Johnson OF Monrovia gave
Il short ak on attendance and
the necessity II every Rotarian at
tending the meetings Of his club
in order to make for success.
In he absence of Pcrrie Yhackcr,
DR.. y. +. Dupont led III singing
Rotary songs aa4 got ty" in good
shape.
Nisitors were present from Ca-
lcXico, Les Angeles. Monrovi",
Rrawlcv, Hollands, Riverside and
Holtyiii,.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
|y4I RIlM
BUREAU TO AID
VALLEY FARMERS

G. G. Jenkins, manager of The
| Imperial County Farm Bureau, has
! rccci d from O. w. Sandbcrg, di-
rector. Of transportation for tho
American Farm Bureau Federation,
Il digest of the complaint asking
for n reduction in refrigeration
charges on fruits and vegetables
from points in Imperial and Coach
ella Valleys, to interstate d"stina-
tons.
Full support has been pledged in
the fight by the American Farm
Bureau Federation and the Califor-
mia Farm Bureau Federation, to the
farm bureaus of Imperial and Coach
ella Valleys, which instigatcd the
movement for resision of the
rates, charging that discrimination
is shown by the carriers against
these two. points, in comparison
with other sections Of the state ship
ping the sam" commodities to sim
liar destinations.
The complaint alleges that the
discrimination causes damages of
approximately 100000 Il year to
the 40 valleys.
Among other relief asked for
are Il minimum of 1900 pounds on
lettuce and other vegetables, that
tho carriers be required TO accept
SO less per car for refrigeration on
shipments to New York and 50 less
Il car on shipments destined for chi-
cago, than the rates now in force,
thc intervening territory to be rat
cd by zones.
Request Is also made that ice be
carried free, or q charge Of not
more than $3.50 per car be made
for transportation 10 New York
from California Of ico IN crates
when such ice consists of 5000
pounds or more placed in the crates
a. point OF origin.
The commission is also asked to
construe the tariffs in effect since
March !, 1920. applicable to such
shipments and II it finds the car
ric.s have no authority FOR assess
ing III" vegetable rate ON ice in
crates IS hts heretofore been done,
that ali charges on such shipments
in excess of the minimum Of 10000
pounds be declared overcharges and
rep&ration be awarded accordingly.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
No. 1247 Tn Probate
NOTICE OF SALE
In the Superior Court Of the State
OF California, in and for the
Conntrr &C rr,nn,.in1


in the Matter of the Estate of f.
f. Martin, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned, administrator of said
estate, viii sell at private sale to
th" highest bidder, upon terms and
conditions hereinafter mentioned
and subject to confirmation of the
Court, on or after the 9Th dav of
February, 1925, all of the right,
title, and interest of said estate in
the following described property, to-
wit:
That part of the North half
of Tract Forty GA" (40-A) in
Township Fifteen (15) South.
Range Thirteen (13) East, s.
B. NJ. in the County of Imper-
ial, State of California, accord
ing to United States Govern
ment Supplemental plat of re-
survey approved July -, 1910
and on file in the United
States Land Office at FL Cen
tro,. California, described as
follows:
Beginning at point in the
North line of said Tract, 67.29
feet west of the northeast cor
ner of said tract; thence vest
along the North line of said
tract, 750 feet; thence south
parallel with the east line of
said tract, 666.02 feet; thence
cast parallel with the south
line of said tract, $50 feet;
thence north parallel with the
east line of said Tract to point
of beginning. Also easements
of record.
Terms of sale are cash or such
other terms as may be approved
by the Court. Bids must be in
writing and left with the under,
signed at G64 Main Street or may
ho flied iii the office of the Clerk
Of Court. w.
Dated this 10th day Of January,
\. D., 1925.
GEO. w. ALLEN,
administrator,
Jas. W .Glassford, Attorney for
administrator. l4tl5
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
CULVER CITY FAKE
PRIZE FIGHT CASE
UP TONIC r E 0 w
ny United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 15--Trial
of :he four principals in the Culver
City alleged fake prize fight Of
some weeks ago was postponed un-
til tomorrow because:
Tony Fucnte, Mexican heavy
weight who "won' the bout when
he Knocked out Fred Fulton,
Minnesot;, plastcrer, in 80 seconds,
was not present. It was reported
that Fuentc is still in Mexico,
whence he fled.
Fulton 5 attorney had an engage
mcnt in another trial.
Joe Reddv. Fulton s manager,
was the only defendants ready for
the trial, which, Judge Reeve said,
will get underway tomorrow with
out fail.
Since income tax lists are pub
lished, no doubt some will pay too
much next time just as a bluft.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-15
NOTICE INVITING SEALED =.
PROPOSALS OR BIDS FOR
CONSTRUCTING ONE PUMP
ING PLANT BUILDING FOR
THE WATER WORKS SYSTEM
OF THE CITY or Ell CENTRO.

Notice is hereby given that seal
ed proposals or bids will be received
by the undersigned City Clerk of
the City of FL Centre, California,
at the City Hall of said City up
to the hour of 7:30 o'clock p. m.
on the s2Sth day of January, 1925,
for constructing and erecting at
the city water works of said city
one pumping plant building includ-
ing the furnishing of material and
labor required for the construction
and erection of such building, the
same to be constructed and erected
in accordance with the plans and
specifications therefor on file I'm
the office of the City Clerk of slid
city, said building being thatN~fer-
red to in Revised Schedule c.
Item 10 A-of the spesif feations
for betterments for INC water
works system of said Civ.
Each proposal or hid shall be ac-
companied by a certified Neheclc
payable to the City of Ell Centre
for sum not less than ten per
cent of the amount of such bid.
Plans and specifications will be
furnished to prospective bidders
upon payment of $1,000, which
amount will berrefunded upon re-
turn of such plans ard specifica-
tons before the time specified for
tie opening Of bios.
The Board of Trustees Of said
City reserves the right to reject
any or al bids.
BY order Of said Board Of Trus-
tees.
Dated this 9th day OF January,
1925.
JAMES A. ScHoFIELD,
City Clerk of the City Of III Cen.
tro. Calf 1914