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Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-02

1OO0 4OI III lliS 4bT Jaw II b4
driveway. Cheap. Phone !. Pioneer
Truck and Transfer Co. adv
Greers Leave for San Diego-Thc
Greer family left for San Diego on
Saturday, John +. Greer coming
over from the coast city TO wind up
last minute details and take his
wife, son and daughter back with
him. The family has bought a
home in San Diego where they Will
make their future home. Miss Eli
Zabeth, a musician Of much ability,
viii continue her studies there and
also organize 4 class Of pupils.
DR.. Harry Hooper, rentist, CAT
Main st. Phone 382W adv
Everybody Eats Paul 8 Buttered
Pop Corn. Whyf adv
Davis Beauty tarlor. Phone 227.
adv
Circular Printed in Spanish In
addition to the English posters
printed last week offering rewards
totaling $1,000 for the capture and
conviction of Jose n. Romero. Juan
Nasquez and Garvinn Mayorga, ac-
cused Of the murder Of Quon Jack
Chee at Brawley ON January 10,
District Attorney Ttlcy has had
copies of the circular printed in
Spanish. These will be distributed
throughout Southern California and
Arizona, and it is hoped viii result
IN aiding the capture Of the men.
Dirt! Dirt! Drr! Cheap. Fill in
that lot before you build. Phone J..
Pioneer Truck and Transfer Co. adv
Infected Tonsils, catarrh or sinus
infections. Dr.. Burt, 532 Main st.
adv
Loynd Serves the Best Fountain
Lunch in Southern Calf. Try il
once and get the habit. adv
Moves Store 49, Lanier 9 News
Agency moved today into the east
half OF The store formerly occu-
nied by r. H. Laerman at 5l3 Main
ssraet. the latter having recently
sold his business 10 the Imperial
Valley Electric Company The
new location gives more room and
better quarters TO his rapidly grow
ing business. Tom Lanier said this
morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-02
Davis Beauty 1ariof. Phone 227.
adv

Central Wins Game-Central team
of basketball players added new
laurelS to their crown Saturday
night when they beat Yuma high
school ball tossers in that city. The
score WAS 30 to e, with Central at
no time in danger Of losing. Coach
Armstrong and his team motored
over to Yuma Saturday morning
and returned Yesterday.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-02

While an operation is painful it
may improve your health. The same
is true Of cutting out a bad habit.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-02

If YOU had nothing 10 worry about
vou would worry about that.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-02
NEWS BRIEFS
From City and Comfy


Not Famous Bandit-.Tesse Jamoe
who denied auy relationship 10 the
famous Jesse who was n terror in
The middle west some 40 wears ago
was arrested in this city last night
by Policeman MAYO, on complain.
from CaleNico, and he IS held ut
the county Jail awaiting #n officer
from the border city. Mayo was
given a description of James but
was not informed on what charge
he is wanted.
Eat Nationa, BAKERY Bread. You
fnow 1t S fresh. adv
Davis Beauty FarIor. Phone 227.
adv
Marriage Licenses Increase
Marriage licenses issued ut the
court house during January amount
ed TO 50. this being seven more
than We're issued during December
when 4S Were issued. It is also
a considerable increase over jana
ary 1924, the total for that month
being Al.
Made OF Cream II no dream, II
b dandy. Paul s Candy. adv
Home Made Candy at 30e lb. At.
Paul s. adv
Board Meeting Today.-The
board of supervisors Is meeting to-
day for the regular February meet
ing, the morning session being tax
en- up with routine matters. The
board adjourned at noon for lunch
con and is in session again this af-
ternoon, with the probability that
the session will extend over until
tomorrow.
Cream wafiies at Steve's. adv
She Will Enjoy Eating at Steves.
adv
Jury Favored Acquittal.-Accord
ing to Victor Berry. counsel for
Peter Y. Queroz. who was tried IN
the superior court last week for
perjury, the jury stood Z TO > for
aequittal when it reported To the
court that it was unable 10 obtain 4
verdict. The first report of the
ease stated the jury stood : to for
conviction.
Noland's Orchestra. Music for all
recasions. Phone Fl Centre 583. adv
Youth Be Sorry if you miss the
Business Girls Dance next Satur-
day night, Masonic hall. adv
For Sale-Steinwav square piano.
in first class condition, $500 if
taken at once. Address Press Box
3SS. adv
The Rawleigh Good Health Pre-
ducts Will be handed by f. 7. Nit.
412 So. Sth St, Fl Centre. I win
make deliveries and call at any
time. adv
Held For Arizona.-Howard Me
Clendon, said to be wanted in Ari-
zona on felony charge, is at the
county jail awaiting the arrival Of
an officer from Pine. Arizona, fol-
lowing his arrest at CaleXico yester-
day McClendon has waived his
rights TO eXtradition, and has agreed
to return 10 Arizona with an officer
from that state
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-02
COTTON MARKETS

BY United Press Leased Wire
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 2.-The
cotton market closed very steady.
Spots steady; - higher; middlings
o425
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-02

Two Drunks Fined-Roy Fannin
and Pedro Hernandez, charged
with drunkenness. were arraiened
before Judge Whitclaw in the po.
lice court This morning. The
formog WIS fined $50 and tho lat.
Ter 500.
Fresh Rolls All Gay long. National
Bakery. adv
Mrs. Brooks peauty shop. Phone
y26. adv
Burglar Gets Watches-A burglar
using a pass key, obtained entrance
10 "Spud" Murphy's house at 5S1
Hell avenue while the family was
away and besides making off with
two watches and small amount
of money took "Spud $ navy dis
charge button and his American
Legion PIN. The watches and Le-
gion pin can be easily replaced.
Spul said today. but there is lot
of red tape connected with getting
q new discharge pin and if the
burglar has Il heart at all he will
return ii.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-02

PTNNSUTAW.NEY. Pa.-Br 'cr
Grounding shook off his winter
drowsiness today. stuck his nose
through 4 layer of snow that cover
ed his hurrow and waddled solemn
lv out to tell the world that all is
w"ll and that weather will be mild
during the next six weeks.
DETROIT, Mich.-Thc grounding
crawled out of his hole today, east
an approving glance at bleak, gray
skies filled with sitting snow, and
curled up in snow bank conf
dent of an early spring. Shadows
lust weren I being done in Mich
igan.
CHTCAGO.-Mr. Chicago Ground
hog came out Of his hole. shifted,
saw no shadow and decided that he
would stay out Looks like an
early spring. he said.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-02

NEW YORK, Feb. 2.-Thc cotton
market closed higher, up TO 50.
Spots steady, up 40.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-02
Grounding Does
His Annual
Stunt

NEW YORK.-The farm boys
and girls from Penn sylvania and A.
other states of the union who form
most of the native born population
Of Manhattan, had to do their own
ground hog act, as they popped ont
of subway burrows today and look
ed in vain for 4 shadow. An over
east sky guaranteed early spring and
mild weather.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-02
Wooda BIessy, Dance Studio 7o3
Orange. Phone 411W. tiv

Good Silt for fill ins for lawn or
driveway. Cheap. Phone !. Pioneer
Truck and Transfer Co. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-02
Fine Steaks at Steve s.

School of Music. Elmer A. Todd
assisted by Estelle Katherine Need
ham and MARY Elizabeth Greer. All
grades Delightful method for
children. 624 Olive. Phone 466W.
alX
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-02

Made OF Cream IFS no dream, II
b dandy. Paul's Candy. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-02

Marriage Licenses Increase
Marriage licenses issued ut the
court house during January amount
ed TO 50. this being seven more
than We're issued during December
when 4S We're issued. It is also
n considerable increase over jana
ary 1924, the total for that month
being Al.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-02

Eat Nationa. bakery Bread. You
fnow 1t S fresh. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-02
Automobile Loans.

car and loan YOU money, YOU pay
me by the month. Fred R. Cross,
660 Main St. Phone 359J, FL Cen
tro. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-02

Hotel Barbara Worth club break
fast Poe up. Special chicken, turkey
and steak dinners $l00. Table dc
hote dinner $1.00. Seventh street
entrance direct into dining room. ad
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-02

Home Made Candy at zoe lb. At.
Paul's adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-02

Fix Up Your Lawn. Dirt for that
low lot cheap. Phone !. Pioneer
Truck and Transfer Co. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-02

Davis Beauty Farlor. Phone 227.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-02

Fresh Rolls All oay long. National
Bakery. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-02

For Sale-Steinwav square piano,
in first class condition, $500 if
taken At once. Address Press Box
3SS. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-02

The Rawleigh Good Health Pre-.
ducts viii be banded by f. F. Nit.
412 So. 8th St, Fl Centre. I viii
make deliveries and call at any
time. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-02

Loynd Serves the Best Fountain
Lunch in Southern Calf. Try il
once and get the habit. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-02-02

fiEIu OF MISUNDERSTANDING -NC
Clendon, said to be wanted in Ari-
zona on a felony charge, is at the
county jail awaiting the arrival Of
an officer from Pine. Arizona, fol-
lowing his arrest at CaleXico yestcr-
day McClendon has waived his
rights TO eXtradition, and has agreed
to return 10 Arizona with an officer
from that state.
Richmond planet., 1925-12-12
STILL HELPING.

The following have been helping
us. Our friends have been sending
in their subscriptions and job work:
Mr.. Thomas Pullen, Moneta, Va;
Mr.. A. H. Myers, Portsmouth, Va;
Mr.. George Williams, Emporia, Va;
Mr.. Alexander B. Parker, Buffalo
N. Y; Mr.. Frank Thompson. Mr.. S.
D.. Holmes, Philadelphia, Pa; Mrs
Fannie A. Harris Philadelphia, Pa.
Mrs. Fannie Richardson, Mrs. Esther
Hobbs New York; Mr.. Robert C.
Scott, Mr. B. A. Cephas Mrs. Cora
B. Jackson Mr.. w. H. Milton. Mr.
William B. Smith, Mr.. Richard An
derson, Mrs. r. Elnora Logan, Mrs
Mary E. Satterfield, Miss Alvey A.
Caesar, East Radford, Va; Miss Re-
becca SeweI, Mr. Thomas Page, Mr..
E. B. Webster, Florence, S. c.. Mr..
J. Thomas Newsome Mrs. Missouri
SatcheM, Philadelphia, Pa; Mr.. f.
]. Williams, Philadelphia, Pa; Mr..
A, Edison Rooney, Orange. N. j.;
Mr.. Wartha fCovington, Burlington,
N. j.; Mrs. l.. ]. Peterson, Monte air
N. j.; Mrs. Hattie Brooks, Mannheim
w. Va; Mrs. Catherine Broaddus,
Harrisburg, Pa; Mr.. A. D. Price, Jr
Richmond planet., 1925-12-12
ASTOR|AS To GIVE:
SCHOLARSHIPS

The Astoria Beneficial Cub re-
Gently decided upon an action which
again proves that it is ever alive
to the service which it may render
to the community. This progressive
organization of about two hundred
young men wishes to encourage the
young people of our race to take
advantage Of their opportunities for
education.
This cub will award to the grad
uate each year from the Armstrong
High School with the highest record
a scholarship of $35, payable at the
time the individual matriculates at
whatever college he or she desires
to attend.
In addition the club viii; award
to the Richmond boy or girl who
makes the highest record in the first
Two years at the Virginia Iui.ol
University a scholarship Of $35 tGi
each oe the remaining two years III
college.
The officials of these schools we:
come this interest on the part Of
the Astoria Beneficial Club. 1t is
hoped that other cubs may award
such scholarships. Mr.. c. B. Gilpip
is the president of the Astorias. The
scholarship committee consisted Of
NJ A. Norrell, D. C. Deans. c. H.
Greene, r. p Daniel.
Richmond planet., 1925-12-12
CHARLES S. MORRIS, JR. TOURS
NORTH CAROLINA.


ALBEMARLE, N! c., Dec. =,
Vast multitudes of the citizens of
both races have hung spel'bound on
the brilliant eloquence of Charles
Satchel Morris, Jr., of Norfolk, Va,
celebrated orator, on his triumphal
tour of North Carolina.
Last Sunday afternoon, three
thousand persons jammed the huge
auditorium of the Lincoln Theatre
in Winston-Salem, while hundreds of
Others were turned away, to hear
the noted spokesman open the cam
paign to raise, a fund to erect a
home for delinquent Colored boys in
this State The meeting was said to
be one of the greatest in the history
of the city. Morris de eivered his
well known speech on THE Measure
OF The Man H" was accorded an
ovation at the t'ose.
Monday night, Thomasville extend
ed the orator an enthusiastic well
come, when he spoke from the
platform Of the white High School
This was the first time that a Negro
had appeared in this auditorium, the
event creating a. sensation. AS many
whites as backs were present to
hear Morris Colonel Lambert, the
wealthiest man of the city, in con
graduating Morris afterward,
grabbed his hand and declared That
is the greatest speech to which
have ever listened" Norris has
won new friends for his race and for
his cause.
A capacity crowd awaited him here
last night, when he electrified his
audience. The affair was benefit
for the Co9ored Graded School.
Morris is scheduled to speak in
this State from now until Christmas,
following which he is announced to
appear in South Carolina, Georgia
Florida, Arkansas and other south
ern points. A great grandson of the
Hon. Frederick Douglass, a graduate
of the University Of Chicago he has
enjoyed an enviable career, both as
a writer and as a speaker.
Richmond planet., 1925-12-12
SHERIFF SAVES MAN FROM NOR

FOREST, MISS, Dec. 1-Sheriff
rFoyd Mckenzie, of Scott County, is
receiving the plaudits of newspapers
and of prominent citizens for his
fidelity to duty in saving from a
threatening mob Marsh Rushing, col
ored prisoner, and protecting him in
his constitutional right to trial by
due process of law. Accused of at
tempted assault, Rushing was arrest
ed and hurried away by the sheriff
to Jackson the State capital. where
he was placed, under the protection
of Governor Whitfield.
There he confessed the crime and
expressed Willingness to plead guilty.
Arrangements for his trial were sc
cretly made and he was brought
back to Forest taken before spe-
cial session of court, p'ead guilty,
was sentenced to Imprisonment, and,
before the community realized what
was happening, was on his way to
the prison farm.
Richmond planet., 1925-12-12
OF THE GIRL
RESERVE DEPARTMENT

The Girl Reserves of the Arm
strong High Schoo. c ub enteriaine l
in honor of their ten new members
and their new Adviser, Miss Bessie
Fields, instructor at Armstrong High
School, on Saturday. Games were
played and refreshments were servea
The High School Clubs, both Arm
strong and Blue Triangie<are addinb
800. new Girl Reserves 10 their rubs
before the asst Of February, 1926.
Misses Sydney MayoxGladys Pow,
ell and Aida Fortune, members OF
the Adult Guidance Council of the
GiN Reserve Department and Miss
Ethel Harris, member from the
Student Division attended the Coun-
ci! of College Women Students OF
the State of Virginia whinh con-
yened at the Virginia Normal and
Industrial School, Petersburg, Va,
December 4-7th, under the auspices
of the Student Division of the Ma
tional W. w C. A.. Miss Frances
Williams, Executive. Colleges repre-
sented were: Hampton Institute,
Virginia Norma, and Industrial In
stitute, Lynchburg Seminary and
Virginia Union University. Miss
Viola Chaplain of Richmond and
Miss Bessie Butter of Norfolk and
Miss Josephine Humbles, General
Secretary of the Student Y. w. G. A.
at Hampton assisted Miss Williams
in executing this Council.
Miss Frances Williams, National
Student Y. w. C A. Secretary spoke
to the members of the Student Y.
w. c. A Cub at the lY. w. c. A.
Sunday afternoon There were 25
young women students of Virginia
Union University and Hartshorn
College accompanied by theiE Dean,
Miss Mabel Parsons and their Ad
visers, Miss Martha Smith, Miss
Clarissa Ky'es, Chairman of the Girl
Reserve Department and Miss Leah
V. Lewis.
Miss Francis Williams, National
Stunent Y. w c. A Secreta y was
the guest of Miss Viola l.. F. Chap.
lain at the Y. W.! C. A. Miss Will
uiams left for Hampton Monday to
continue her Councils and, was ac-
companied by Miss Chaplain and
Mrs. Grayce D. Jones.
Richmond planet., 1925-12-12
ELKS TO HOLD MEMORIAL
EXERCISES IN BIJOU THEATRE

On Sunday, December 18th at $3.50
P NJ, Capital City Lodge, No. IL.
E,ks of the World will hold their
Memorial Services in the Bijou, at
9Th and Broad Streets. Tht cere :
monies on this occasion are the
most solemn of the Order and the
audience is asked to refrain from
any applause during the same. The
solemn parade will leave the Elks
Home, North Second Street, at 2:45
P. M. headed by Capital City Lodge
Elks Band under the direction Of
w Walker Benjamin. Exalted Ruler
w. A. Hopkins, master Of ceremon-
les. The public is invited.
Programme: Dirge, The Golden
Gates Band; devotionals, Chaplain
Rev ]. w. Pryor; opening ceremon-
les, District Deputy Harrison Dean
and other officers; hymn. Lead
Kindly Light" Band: Thanatopsis,
P. E r. Dr., wv. Moon; violin solo
Master Anthony Malloy, accompan.
list, Prof. Barrett; eu!ogy. Our Alb
sent Brothers," P. E. r. Carey
Wheaton; selection, THE Lost
Chord" (Sullivan) Band; selection,
Richmond Choral Club, M. C. Tyler,
Director; "Misere from II Trovatore
Band; Grafton, P. e. r. j. r. Pol
lhrd; march 'The Brotherhood"
Band; toast, absent Brothers"
(Fred Hill) w. B. Smith, accom-
panist ,Gippy Smith; CLOSING cere
monies, Capital City Lodge No. IL;
hymn. "Shall We Meet Beyond the
River" audience; benediction, Rev.
J. w. Pryor.
Richmond planet., 1925-12-12
SWEAR NEGRO CONVICTS WERE
FATALLY BEATEN.

: ALBEMARLE, N. c., Nov. 20
Stories of how Negro convicts were
beaten so unmercifu. ly" that they
died within few hours are featur-
ing the trial of NJ. c. Crawford,
Stanley County Convict Superintend-
ent
Eight witnesses testified yesterday
of known crue.t ties" of Crawford
extending over period of several
years. Some of the witnesses, white
convicts, declared that they had seen
Crawford whip two Negroes en-an
afternoon and that both men died
that night
Dr. c. M. Lentz testified that he
examined the Negroes on the even
ing of their death and from what
he could learn from, Crawford and
the guards as well as from the ex-
animation the men died from
''oyerheat.
Did you ever hear of Negro in
this county dying from becoming
overheated?" the judge asked,
The physician said he had not.
Richmond planet., 1925-12-12
bULTON NOTES.

The people who worshipped at Ca
vary FAST Sunday spent Joyous
time III the service &C the Lord In
the morning our pastor used the
words of Christ to Peter: Launch
Out Into the Deep" He emphasized
that we fail to catch men because
We are afraid to launch out into
the spiritual waters.
Services tomorrow: 1880 A. M
our Pastor will preach also at 500
P. NJ.
Let us get our contribution envel
opes for 1926. They are now ready.
Rev. C. B. Jefferson, corresponding
sc cretary of the Richmond Bapti "
Sunday school Union preached last
Sunday night at the Mission in East
End of Fulton Rev. A. D. Clarke
is the minister in charge.
Services tomorrow at the Union
Level Baptist Church. 1880 A. M.
- { 500 P M. Come out and lat
us have a great time.
Richmond planet., 1925-12-12
WOULD NOT AMOUNT TO
ANYTHING.

He stated that the movement
would not amount to anything as
they knew the source from which it
came. Another prominent Elk made
a similar statement. In the mean
time the raising of this special fund
goes merrily on and the indications
are that enough money will be
realized to wipe out the indebted
ness, with the exception Of the
money loaned by the lodges and the
female department
Richmond planet., 1925-12-12
Gard Of Thanks.

We desire to thank the Pastor,
officers and, members of the Mount
O'ivet Baptist Church. the members
Of the different organizations, frierds
both. white and colored, neighhors,
for their words of sympathy flow
ers te'egrams and letters in this sad
hour of the sudden death OF ny
husband, Mr. William H Willis, who
departed this dfe Sunday, November
%, at 6:45 P. M.
May the Giver of all good ever
bless you all.
His Wife,
(MRS.) P. w. WILLIS.
Richmond planet., 1925-12-12
A CARD OF THANKS.

Richmond. Va, Dec. 8, 1925.
To the Editor of The Planet:
Dear Sir: Permit me through
your paper to thank everybody for
the spirit of love that God directed
that 1 might come back for service.
after going through results of the
accident which befen me October
End. My family Joins me.
Your for service.
SCOTT c. BURRELL,
Generas Secretary, Y. M. c. A,
Richmond. Va.
Richmond planet., 1925-12-12
YOUTH BEATS HIS FATHER TO
DEATH WITH LARGE CLUB
Preston News Service)

Preston news SERVICE
FORDYCE, ARK, Dec. 11-David
Vaughn. aged 70 years was beaten
to death by his son, Diamond
Vaughn, aged 20 years. Wednesday
on the road near the Pete Nichol
plantation.
The elder Vaughn was returning
from the jail with his son, who had
been held there following an attack
of the youth on his sister Monday
on a Fordyce street. The aged man
was riding horse when his son.
objecting to the return home, sud
deny seized club and beat his
father to death.
Diamond Vaughn later attacke1
Norman Shelton and bit his hand
badly when Shelton sought to ho'd
him. Vaughn was arrested later
and lodged in the Hampton Jail on
charge O, murder.
Richmond planet., 1925-12-12
SPECIAL SERVICE AT GOODWILL
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Special services at the Good Will
Baptist Church 410 North Monroe
Street, Sunday December 18th:
Program at $3.50 by the Mission
ary Circle oflthe Moore Street Bap
tist Church.
At 500 P. NJ, special sermon,
subject Gods Missionary Submar
inc" by Rev. T. Banks. Hear him.
He is a spiritual power.
REV w. B. BALL, Pastor.
Richmond planet., 1925-12-12
Jury Upho|ds Marriage to Girl with Negro Bic
,T SENSATIONAL CASE IN THE HIS
EUGENE KING DEAD.

DIED--Eugene King died in Balti-
more, Md. His remains were
brought to Richmond, Wednesday
night, 2nd inst, being accompanied
by his unc.e, Charlie Wiley. They
were kept in the w. A. Price under
taking parlors, 700 N. 18th Street
until Sunday 9Th inst. when they
were carried to his home in New
Kent County. the funera, being
preached that day from the Lebanon
Baptist Church, at $3.50 P. M. He
leaves wife, two children. father
and three uncles to mourn their loss.
Funeral Director w A. Price Off
ciated.
Richmond planet., 1925-12-12
AGED JIM RITCHIE GETS 81
YEARS FOR SLAYING SISTER.
preston News servicel


TEXARKANA, ARK, Dec. IL
Jim Richie, aged 65 years was con
vitted in the Arkansas side Circuit
Court Wednesday Of second degree
murder and was given a sentence of
81 years: Richie killed his sister,
who was several years his junior.
last fall.
The evidence showed that they
were partners in raising cotton
crop.b ut about the time the cotton
began to open the girl left the fed
and obtained employment. as a cook
at timber camp which had been
riIthed nearby. Upon her refusal
to return to the cotton field, Ritchie
shot her with shotgun.
Richmond planet., 1925-12-12

Smoke filled the rooms at Rev.
w N Stokes residence on Brook
Road "Wednesday night, December 2
at about 9 o'clock The fire depart
ment soon arrived and it was found
to be caused by defective f1ue, the
mantel and walls were damaged.
The loss was covered. by insurance.
Richmond planet., 1925-12-12
TORNADO KILLS TWO WOMEN ;
DESTROYS FIFTY HOUSES;
OVER THIRTY HURT.
preston News service)

YAZOO CITY, MISS, Dec IL y
wo unidentified women were killed
and more than thirty persons in
jured when tornado dipped into
the city from the northeast early
Friday, blowing down about fifty
homes and causing a property loss
estimated at more than $250,000,
The situation was aggravated by a
deluge of rain. that flooded the
streets and hindered searching the
wreckage 1t is thought that several
other persons lost their lives.