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Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-26
IMPERIAL
By Press Staff Correspondent

IMPERIAL. Oct. 26.-Mr and
Mrs. Andy Preble and children left
for San Diego yesterday upon re-
ceiving telegram that Mr.. Preble S
father, Charles Preble, had passed
away after lingering illness.
MIR. and Mrs. Dorman Stewart
returned home Monday from short
trip to San Diego. While there
tbev called upon Mrs. W. ID. Gott
and Mr.. and Mrs. Eddie Kineman.
Owing to the rain which was quite
heavy in the country surrounding
Imperial, the w. c. T. L. which met
yesterday was unable to hold eler-
tion of officers and will call n
meeting in the near future for that
purpose.
The Women s Organization of the
Community church will meet at the
home of Mrs. George Varney on
South Imperial Avenue, Thursday
afternoon, 2:30 O'Clock for com
bined business and social session.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jed Davis and Mr..
Davis father have been the house
guests OF MTS. Multh l'lHUtN on
Vest 10th street. Mrs. Davis was
Miss Jean Reeves before her mar
riage and taught in the Imperial
schools. The elder Mr.. Davis, who
owns the Davis building in FL Centre
as well as other properties in that
city, was looking after his business
interests in the valley while here.
Don Damron has received word
t',at his sister, Mrs. NJ. l.. Knapp,
OF Los Angeles is the mother of
baby girl born Oct. H.
Miss Freda SEIZURE is home on a
short vacation from Los Angeles,
where she is attending the South
western university, taxing a com
mercial law and business course.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-26
IF SKIN BREAKS
OUT AND ITCHES
APPLY SULPHUR

Just the moment you apply Men
tho Sulphur to an itching, burning
or broken out skin, the itching
stops and healing begins, says a
noted skin specialist. This sulphur
preparation, made into pleasant
cold cream, gives such quick
relief, even to fiery eczema, that
nothing has ever been found TO
take its place.
Because of its germ-destroying
properties, it quickly subdnes the
itching, cools the irritation ana
heals the eczema right up, leaving
clear. smooth skin in ol or
ugly eruptions, rash, pimplcs or
roughness.
You do not have to wait for inn
provement. 1t quickly shows. You
can get little jar of Powles Men
tho Sulphur at any drug store. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-26
No. 1275-Dept. 2
NOTICE
In the Superior Court Of the State
Of California, in and for the
County of Imperial

County of Imperial
In the matter of the Estate of p.
F. Nice, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the
administrator of the estate of p. F.
Nice, deceased, has filed petition
herein praying for authority to
lease real property belonging TO
said estate and consisting of a
dwelling house and lot and further
described as follows:
Lot Eight (s) Block Sixty
One (6D in the Townsite of
Brawley, said County and
State.
and that said petition is hereby re-
ferred to for further particulars.
And further notice is hereby Civ
en-, that said petition will be heard
on the Eleventh day of November,
1927, at ten clock of said day at
the court house in Ell Centre, said
County and State and in Depart
ment ii of said Court.
And further notice is hereby Civ
en- to all persons interested in said
estate to appear at the time and
place hereinbefore mentioned and
show cause. if any they have, why
the order prayed for in said petition
should not be granted.
G. G.. MOUSSEAU.
Clerk of Said Court
C. P. Harrison, Deputy Clerk.
Dated October 2lst, 1927.
Oct 26t10
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-26

months in Los Angeles and San Di-
ego.
J.. R. Farmer and family have
moved to FL Ceutro from their
ranch north of Imperial
William Reed of FL Centre was a
business visitor in Imperial this
week.
Harry Mccall left early this
morning for Los Angeles taking
with him as delegates to the w. {.
II. L. convention in that city, from
Imperial, Mrs. Mccall, Mrs. IL. L.
HALEY, Mrs. ID. c. Gale and Mrs.
n. A. Mackey.
a special meeting of the executive
committee has been called at the
American Legion hall tonight at
1880 sharp.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-26
Ladies Night Is
Enjoyable Affair

Elks and their ladies had a thor
eughiy enjoyable time al the Elks
club last night when FL Centre lodge
observed "Ladies Night with a
dinner dance.
Under the direction of Cal Nous
sean, lodge chef, the "'kitchen me-
chanics - served a delightful chick
en- dinner, the capacity of the lodge
dining room being taxed to provide
seating room for the diners.
Following dinner social hour
was enjoyed. Dancing started at 9
O'Clock, the lodge and club rooms
being attractivelv decorated with
Halloween novelties for the occas-
ion. The dance program. which lasted
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-26

Perhaps one reason why more
politicians don t throw their hats
into the ring is that they like to
talk through them.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-26
BORDER AIR PATROL

WASHINGTON, Oct. &c. The
prohibition bureau today announced
its plans toNestablish flying patrol
to prevent liquor smuggling from
Mexico into southern states. Three
planes have been obtained from the
war department and the dry air
base will probably be established at
Fort Smith.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-26

until / clock, was enlivened by
several novelties. chief of which was
the appearance of Il. A. Hamlin of
the Richfield Oil Company, who per
formed number of mystifying
tricks which sent the Elks and their
ladies home wondering how they
were done.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-26
Interesting Talks
At Luncheon OF
Local Chamber

w. l.. Wilkinson, a representative
of the State Department of Agri-
culture, gave the principal address
at the meeting of the Chamber of
Commerce held at the Barbara
Worth Hotel at noon today. His
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-26

Is Former Valley Boy-Old time
residents of the valley may be in
terested to know that Elmer Peck,
whose name appeared in story of
the front page of the Press yester
day in connection with his attempt
to establish an endurance record in
aquaplaning, is a valley boy. Peck
is the son of Judge Peek, former
pioneer resident of Imperial. He
has been making quite a record of
late as stunt performer for the
movies
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-26

talk was most interesting one and
dealt with the funetioning of the
, state agricultural department.
He explained how the department
went about the business of furth-
ering agricultural work throughout
the state.
After giving an outline 'of the
come to Imperial Valley as a child
in 1909 and had been graduated
from the Central Union high school.
He has kept an eve on the valley,
especially on FL Centre and has
watched with pride the healthy
growth realized here. He urged
that it be continued as it means
much to the surrounding communi-
ties as well as to FL Centre itself.
Rev. George Hartman was then
introduced and gave a short address
on civic organizations. He told of
the advantages gained and their
purposes He Landed the chamber
for its efficient work.
Leo Hetzel will appear as del
sociated Chambers Friday night and
take up the matter of holding the
postponed excursion to Arizona.
This Good Will' trip was delayed
this spring but it is hoped that
plans can be completed for holding
it some time in November.
V. F. Frizzell. district Southern
D.,
Stuewe, special writer of the South
ern Pacific Bureau of News and \.
s. Peprishin. photographer. to the
members. The men are here to as
sist in getting out pamphlet in ad-
vertiSing the valley. The chamber
assured Them of hearty cooperation.
The directors will meet tonight at
the chamber headquarters on Main
street.
The attendance at the late Los
Angeles county fair was l23 900, IN
increase of 14,763 over the 1926
record.
Perhaps one reason why more
politicians don't throw their hats
into the ring is that they like to
talk through them.
Rats and cockroaches threaten L.
s. treasury, SAYS a headline. Hav-
en- t those fellows paid their income
taxes yet'
Tex Rickard NAV give another
Dempsey-Tunney fight. That 5 one
way of avoiding those big national
With another election coming on,
it seems all that s needed to dry up
this country is plank.
The poet arrested in jersey for
reckless driving probably was de-
pending upon his poetic license.
If YOU worry YOU can always find
people to help you-to worry.
Is Former Valley Boy-Old time
residents of the valley may be in
terested to know that Elmer Peck,
whose name appeared in a story of
the front page of the Press yester-
day in connection with his attempt
to establish an endurance record in
aquaplaning, is a valley boy. Peck
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-26
Shown Exclusively in Ell Centre At Salomon's

THE NAME "BEACON" STANDS AT THE TOP FOR QUAIL
ITY IN COTTON Wool blankets robes-the color
the designs the fine finish the ordinary
of bankedoube weight single blankets fine robes for
and the heavy part wool blankets in pairs
And in instance you find the price higher for the
ira quality and good looks
Milford chronicle., 1927-04-29
Andrewville

a very interesting base ball game
was played by this town and Mas
tens Corner at Mastens. 1t was a
very close game and ended with the
score being Is to IA in favor of the
Andrewville team. Mastens saved
their best pitcher and put him in
near the end, but the A. J. lust
knocked him all over the diamond.
Miss Lottie Andrews spent Sun
Gay with Ruth Morris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rawlins Stewart and
son of Philadelphia visited Mr.. and
Mrs. H. Silbereisen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. B. Vincent en-
tertained at dinner Sunday Mr.. and
Mrs. James Mccain and daughter,
also Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Vincent
and son.
Miss Beatrice Vincent entertained
Sunday Miss Ruth L. Vincent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Morris visit
ed relatives Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vincent called
on Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Williams on
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Finkbiner and
son called on Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. B.
Vincent Sunday evening.
Miss Ada Morgan and friend of
Wilmington visited her parents Sun
day.
Little Philip Stewart has returned
to his home in Philadelphia.
Milford chronicle., 1927-04-29
FAIRBANKS OUTDOES
SELF AS 4 PIRATE

Douglas Fairbanks has long been
noted for his lavish and ambitious
picture productions, but in THE
Black Pirate" he is reported as fair
ly having outdOne his own previous
efforts. 1t is faithful, thrilling epic
of the golden days of buccaneerlng
near the end of the eighteenth CEN
tury, and depicts vividly and color
fully the hectic life of the daredevil
roamers of the Spanish Main during
that era. In every way it is the most
stupendous production that boug
has ever attempted, and from end to
end it is filled with the unique ath-
letic feats that place a Fairbanks
picture in a class by itself; in fact
in "The Black Pirate" the star has
thought up a number of new stunts
that are as thrilling as they are no.
vel.
The entire picture has been filmed
in remarkably new color process
known as TechnicolOr, that repro
duces with eXactitude every tint.
shade and hue of nature itself. IN
like many other color attempts,
TechnicOlor is entirely natural, min
us all exaggeration, and restful to
the eyes.
The cast supporting Fairbanks as
usual is a notable one. The leading
lady is the lovely Billie Dove. Hun
dreds and hundreds of blood-thirsty
pirates appear during the action,
such as Donald Crisp, Sam De
Grasse. Anders RandOlf, Charles
Stevens, f. J. Radcliffe, Charles Bel
cher, Roy Coulson and John Wal
lace.
"The Black Pirate" was directed
by Albert Parker who has served in
a similar capacity with several other
Fairbanks pictures. Dwight Franklin
the noted artist. whose speciality is
the depicting of pirate life, acted as
cOnsultant during the filming Of the
production, Doug himself has devils
ed, arranged and staged an elaborate
prologue that will introduce the pic
ture. This picture will be at the Do
yer New Opera House on Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday, May 2-3-4.
Milford chronicle., 1927-04-29
Hicknan's Corner
(Near Dagsboro)

The people of this vicinity are
very mucn amazed about Jack Frost
for if the chilly nights continue, he
will sure visit this vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph West, daush-
ter Helen, also Catholine Chandler
were Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
l. IL. Willen, near Bridgeville.
Mrs. Carl Long and Miss Hazel
Long of Selbyville mOtored to Lewes
Monday where Miss Hazel is under
medical treatment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Muncey and aged
mother, Mrs. Nancy Dukes of Frank
ford were Sunday callers on Mr.. and
Mrs. J. NJ. Dukes.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hickman no
tored to Milford Sunday and called
to see the latter's mother. Mrs. John
Fisher at the Emergency Hospital
where she underwent an operation
for cancer the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Kitchens and
children, Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond
Brombley and children visited rela-
tives near Hickory Hill Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Delbert Daisey call
ed on Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Vickers
recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Hickman of
Frankford called to see Mr.. and Mrs.
Z. G. Hickman Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. E. Gray were
callers in Millsboro Sunday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs: Otto Baker and twin
daughters, Virginia and Ellen, mo-
tored to Selbyville Sunday and spent
the day with the latter's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Cord Lewis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Campbell are
now occupying their new home. for
merly owned by Mr.. and Mrs. Zeno
Long.
Mrs. S. A. Hudson who has been
ill for sometime is convalescing.
Master George Long called to see
his little friend, Elmon Gray, Sat
urday.
Mrs. John Breasure is suffering
with an infilamed eye, caused by
fire bug.
Mrs. Lillian Hickman and Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilson Clogg mOtored to Mil
ford Friday
Mrs. Horace Hickman was called
to the bedside of her sister-in-law,
Mrs. Ernest Hudson early Monday
morning. who is seriously i'll.
Milford chronicle., 1927-04-29
Bethel

Mrs. Clay Phillips of Middletown
spent last week with Mrs. Maggie
higgins.
Earl Brown of Wilmington spent
the weekend with his mother. Mrs.
Ella Brown.
Miss Gladys Melvin, primary tea
cher, here, spent the weekend in
Graysonville, Md.
Clay Phillips, Mrs. Herbert Phil
lips and daughters were visitors
here over the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Graeff and
father, Calvin Hopkins of neal
Bridgeville were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl Hopkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Leipzig. Mrs
Leonard Hatfield of Atlantic City, N
j., Mrs. Samuel Leape of Camden
N. j., are at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. John E. Smith, where Mrs
Smith is ill with pneumonia.
Warren Riggin of Philadelphia
spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs
Olevia Riggin.
WI o. AAdlly oCll SUI oil
Philadelphia spent the weekend
with her mother, Mrs. Maggie Rig
gin.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. ]. Beers of Tren-
ton, N. j., is spending a few days
at their cottage here.
The first quarterly meeting will be
held here in the NJ. E. Church on
Monday night, May 2.
The Bethel P. T. A. was represent
ed at the State Conyention held in
Dover, Saturday. April "a, by the
president, secretary, five delegates.
two visitors and two teachers.
Mrs. Fanny Bradley is spending
sometime with her husband in Nor
folk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eley Cordrey spent
a part of last week in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Mabrey of
Clayton spent the weekend with
their parents. Mr.. and Mrs. S. J..
FurneSS.
Milford chronicle., 1927-04-29
TRIBUTE TO THE LAZY MAN

Whether there is any connection
between congressman and laziness,
it remains a fact that Albert Payson
Terhune, the well-known author,
paid visit to Washington a few
weeks age, and Immediately proceed
ed to write a Tribute to the Lazy
Man" which appears in the April
issue Of the American Magazine.
His visit to Congress set him
thinking, he says, not of the me-
chanical age we live in, but of the
startling fact that the worlds pro-
gress is due to laziness rather than
to applied industry.
Mr.. Terhune explains: Long ago
armies of men rolled cumbrous logs
and rocks from the forest to build
their homes. Some lazy fellow
hated the backbreaking job so much
that he set out to devise an easier
way to get it done. Probably the
rolling gave him his idea. He found
circular sections of logs and bored
holes through their centers. In a
trice, the first wheel was made, and
thereby human effort was cut down
so per cent.
Again, long before the days of
the Pyramids, a lazy man loathed
the task of helping to lift crushing
ly heavy stone and timber. So he
thought out the pulley. Laziness
had scored again.
so it was when the lazy load
bearer trained horse or a donkey
to bear him comfortably from place
to place, because it was too much
bother for lazy man to do so much
walking.
Down the centuries, the onerous
tasks of mankind have been solved
one by one, through lazy wish to
Milford chronicle., 1927-04-29
UNIVERSITY NEWS

In the death of Professor NJ. V. G.
Smith. the University of Delaware
has lost one of the most capable and
beloved members of the faculty. He
died suddenly last Saturday night as
the result of a heart attack while
visiting friends in Philadelphia. He
was buried early this week at Mont
clair, n. J.
In point of service Prof. Smith
was the third oldest member of the
University of Delaware faculty. He
became professor of Mechanical en-
gineering in 1908 and was made
Acting Dean of the Engineering De-
partment about six years ago. Dr..
George A. Harter and Prof. Elisha
ConOver, are the only present men,
bers of the faculty who were at Del
aware College when he took up his
work there.
Prof. Smith was a bachelor. He
was popular with both the faculty
and student body and had host of
friends throughout the State. He had
been in poor health for some weeks
but had been able to attend to his
work at the University. He was a
graduate of Stevens Institute.
The University of Delaware Sum-
mer School will open this year on
Monday, June 20 and close Friday,
July 30. AS has been the custom for
some years tuition will be free to
Delaware teachers who will also
have their transportation and board
while at the school refunded, state
appropriation taking care of that ex-
pense. The school is essentially a
teachers training school.
Prof. w. A. Wilkinson, head of the
Department of Education of the Uni
versity who is also Director of the
Summer School has about completed
the faculty for the coming session
which will be one of the strongest
in the history of the history. Prof.
Elizabeth Kelly of the Women's Col
lege will be Dean of Women.
Milford chronicle., 1927-04-29
Millsboro

Mrs. Jennie Wilgus Belts and
baby son, Don Walter, left town on
Monday morning for Columbus, o.,
where they will spend sometime
with Mr.. Belts.
Mrs. Lizzie Lingo was a visitor in
Milton on Sunday.
Miss Elizabeth Adkins entertained
the Misses Pauline White and Anna
Dodd Saturday night and Sunday.
A large number of people from
here attended the meeting of the
State Parent-Teacher Association in
Dover last Saturday.
Mrs. Eugenia Ellis has been spen-
ding q week in Philadelphia with
her daughter, Mrs. Gilbert V. Ander-
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Dodd, Master
George Dodd, Mrs. Matte Dodd,
Miss Pauline Burton and L. w.
Washburn visited Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam ]. Downing in Salisbury on
Sunday.
Mrs. Herbert Katz and son, Her
bert, Jr., of Philadelphia, are spend
ing several weeks with Mr.. and Mrs.
John Galloway.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. P. Quattlander
celebrated their thirteith wedding
anniversary last Thursday by enter
tanning a large number of guests.
Miss Katherine Joseph was a Wis
itor of her aunt, Miss Goslee, a part
of last week.
Rev. and Mrs. Joseph w. Hudson
have returned to their home here
after spending the winter in Will
mington at the SilverbrOok parsOn-
age with Mrs. Jones, while their son
Rev. Ralph c. Jones was enjoying a
three months Mediterranean cruise.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Marks of
Chester, Pa, have been recent guests
of their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Ryan.
Rev. and Mrs. NJ. Paul S. Hunting
ton and two sons are making visit
with friends on the western shore OF
Virginia.
Walter p Monroe has been chosen
to fill the vacancy in the town board
caused by the resignation of Edwin
c. Ryan.
Mrs. Lizzie Parsons has De9A qulte
i'll but is slowly improving.
Roy Jones is in very weak con-
ditiOn since having three severe
hemorrhages. At present he seems to
be slightly better.
Mrs. Stella Mitchell. a sister qt
Mr.. Jones, who has been i'll for sew
eral weeks, suffered a setback from
the shock of her brothers illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wilson are
occupying apartments with i. En-
Ory Ellis.
Mrs. Laura Collins of Phlladel-
phia is spending sometime with
Mrs. Sallie Wiley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Layton Houston ana
family on Monday moved to Phila-
delphia to make their future home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Houston will be great
ly missed by their neighbors and
friends.
Mrs. Hilda Jones has been contln-
ed to the house by illness, but is out
again. !
Mrs. Helen Williams on Friday +
afternoon entertained large num- ,
ber of friends at a bridge luncheon.
Harold Hall and NOrval Hall OF
Wilmington are visiting their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lorenzo Hall for
a few days.
Milford chronicle., 1927-04-29
Dagsboro

Rev. Gordon and family moved III
the parsonage here last week
The Ladies Auxiliary Society will
meet Thursday evening, April 2Sth
at the home of Mrs. Hester Tim
mons. Everyone is invited to be
present.
Miss Nettie Timmons, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John TimmOns and
VIM. Baker were married last week.
We wish them a happy and success
full married life.
Mrs. Lizzie Fisher is in the Emer-
gency Hospital, Milford. She has TN
dergone an operation for cancer
She is doing as well as could be eX-
pected. We hope for her speedy re-
covery.
Roy Helm is not so well at this
writing.
Miss Hannah Cannon spent Friday
night with Miss Alexander at Fred
erica.
The annual Field Meet will he
held at Georgetown Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hickman yis-
tied her mother at Milford Sunday.
Mr.. Williams and family and Mrs
Jennie Johnson called on Raymond
Lingo and family at MillsbOro Sat
urday evening. Mrs. Johnson also
called on Mrs. E. T. Elliott.
w. H. Morris attended business
meeting of the firm at Dover the past
week.
John Hazard and family of Will
mington returned to their home on
Saturday.
G. A. Cannon and daughter visited
Joseph F. Warrington and family at
Laurel Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Bunting us
tied Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Willin at
Bridgeville Sunday.
A play was given in the town hall
Tuesday evening entitled "The Poor
Married Man"
The many friends of Miss Marie
Adams of Denton, widow of the late
Rev. Howard Adams were very glad
to have her visit them this and the
past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. 1. J. Williams were
entertained at supper Sunday by
WIN. Williams anu IdQlllg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eddie Truitt will be
given kitchen shower at the home
of his parents on Tuesday evening
of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Asher Baker of
Laurel called on Mrs. Bakers mo-
ther Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Bunting were
recent visitors at Dover.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Vickers gave a
birthday party Monday evening in
honor of their daughter, Flora's
birthday.
Miss Pearl Bunting who is attend
ing school at Baltimore, spent the
Easter holidays here with her par
ents.
Miss Elizabeth Townsend attend
ed a formal dinner dance given by
the Kappa Alpha at Newark, Friday
evening. She spent the weekend in
Newark.
Mr.. and Mrs. Larry Truitt enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. c. e. Timmons
of Frankford and Mrs. Leila Daisey
and two daughters of Dagsboro on
Sunday.
A number of hats taken from
fresh stock to go very low, also
some short lengths of silks ana
creme de chimes reduced; nice for
the kiddies dresses or trimmings, at
Mrs. Helms. azz-@Cp
Milford chronicle., 1927-04-29

Four thousand eight hundred cop
les of farm account book prepared
and distributed by the University OF
Wisconsin were used. under super
vision of teachers. by pupils in
seventh and eighth grades of rural
schools and in Smith-Hughes high
schools for keeping records of their
home farms.
Milford chronicle., 1927-04-29

make work easier, until at last
the world was honest enough to
speak of such effort as labor-saving
Milford chronicle., 1927-04-29

contrivances, and to offer high re-
wards to their makers. In brief,
while hard manual labor continues