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Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-06
Hughes Succeeds
w. L. Garrett

Announcement that II. Y. Hughes
of Los Angeles has been added to
the personnel of the II Centre
Branch of the Los Angeles First Ma
tional Bank was made today by O.
G.. Horne, Imperial Valley vice
president and manager. Mr.. Hughes
assumed his new duties today.
Mr.. Hughes comes here from tho
Seventh and Central avenue Branch
of the Los Angeles First National,
whore he occupied the position of
assistant manager. He will serVI
here in the same capacity, his trans
fer here having been occasioned by
the recent resignation of w. l.. Gar
rctt. who has gone to Kansas CITY.
For the past eight years Mr..
Hughes has been connected with the
Les Angeles First National. He is
unusually we'll qualified to handle
Imperial Valley business as he is
thoroughly familiar with the pro
duce business, the branch from
which he comes being located in the
Los Angeles Wholesale Terminal
building.
Mr. Hughes is stopping at present
at the Hotel Barbara Worth, and
will bring his family here in the
near future.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-06
Injured Officer
Reported Better

GUY Weatherbie, night desk SER
geant of the city police. submitted
to an operation at the FL Centre
hospital Saturday and his condition
this morning was reportcd as greatly
improved. Weatherbie was injured
last Thursday afternoon when the
airplane he was plotting crashed in
field on his fathers ranch nea.
Holtville.
Weatherbie suffered a broken leg
and a bad head injury. His cOndit-
ion Saturday was regardedDas criti-
cal until after the operation had
been performed. The operation re-
lieved a pressure caused by bones
which had been fractured in the
forehead and which were pressing
against the brain.
With the operation a successful
one it is expected that Weatherbie
will now show a rapid Improvement
i'll his condition.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-06
CENTRAL UNION
HAS CHANCE TO
LAND PENNANT
Local Basketball Squads
Have Excellent Record
For Season.

FL Centre basketballers rounded
up their 1929 season with two
victories over Calexico teams here
Saturday night. The Lightweight
team is assured of at least a tie for
first place honors while the Glass
\ title is still at stake, postponed
game between Brawley and Calipat-
ria to decide the issue.
If Calipatria wins the game, the
northern team will also win the pen
ant but should Brawley win it will
throw Calipatria, FL Centre and
Brawlev into three-cornered tie
for the championship. In the Glass
C circuit Brawley must win over
Calipatria to tie FL Centre for
league honors, otherwise the Ell Cen
trans will have the title.
The two FL Centre teams have
lost only two out of 10 games play
ed thus far this season. In Satur-
day nights battles the varsity had
little difficulty. leading all the way
but the Lightweights were forced to
overcome an to 4 lead in the last
half to emerge. with the victory.
The league standings:
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-06
Fails to Escape
From Chain Gang

F. NJ. Florance, 20, of Virginia,
who last week denied that he was =
thief but admitted that he borrowed
pair of trousers without the con
sent of the owner and who was sem
fenced to serve 90 days in the coun-
tv Jail as a result. was released
from duty on the chain gang this
morning.
From now on Florance will be
given room with bath at the Hotel
Cillett for safe keeping. 1t all hap
pened because this morning Florance
tried hard to ease his way to free
dom while under the eye of Patrol
man Carter.
But Florance didn t get away. A
hurry call to headquarters sent
Chief of Police Oswalt and Motor
cvcle Patrolman Van Bezel to the
scene and Florance was taken to the
county jail.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-06
Four Arrested by
Traffic Squad

Several arrests were made by the
state traffic department over the
weekend.
Alfred Valenzuela was ticketed for
doing 4j miles an hour in 40 mile
zone and NJ. H. Lockett was also
given summons for speeding 33
miles an hour in a 20 mile zone.
C. A. Morrill, arrested on a
charge of reckless driving entered
a plea of guilty in Calexico court
this morning and was sentenced to
pay fine of $3.50 or spend 60 days
in the county Jail. He paid the
fine.
F. Truiillo of Imperial was ar
rested following an automobile ac-
cident in which the car he wa,
driving and one driven by Ralph
T. Cay of Brawley figured. The ac-
cident occurred in Imperial. No one
was injured.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-06
IMPERIAL
BY Press Staff Correspondent

(fnOne IL
IMPERIAL, Feb. 6.-Mr. and
Mrs. Gordon Conklin of Los Angeles
We're the guests last week of Mr.
Conklin's sister, Mrs. r. c. Remy,
of FL Centre. Mr.. and Mrs. Remv,
Mr.. and Mrs. Conklin and niece,
Miss Lena, spent Saturday night in
Live Oaks at the camp of Mrs. jay
Rice. Mr.. and Mrs. C0nklin then re-
turning to Los Angeles via San Di-
ego.
viii D. Gott was the dinner guest
Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. w. l..
Townsend
Miss Addie Turbett of Ell Centre
was the weekend guest of her cous-
in, Mrs. Emily Marshall in Impe-
rial.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garrett Conley are
the house guests of Mr.. Conlev's s
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Con
ley of South f street.
William Reed of Ell Centre was
an early visitor in Imperial today
from El Centre.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Eaton and
son Edward spent the weekend on
a trip to Phoenix and other Arizo-
ma points, leaving Friday and re-
turning Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Ross enter
tanned at dinner Saturday evening.
Covers were laid for Mr.. and Mrs.
Dorman Stewart, of Imperial, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Ferrall of FL Cen
tro, and the host and hostess and
family. Cards were enjoyed as the
evenings diversion.
Mr.. and Mrs Jack Vienna who ar
rived in Imperial recently from Los
Angeles have rented the Hallaweu
house on North F street.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-06
Pickwick Stages
Make New Tie-Up

Howard Morgan, assistant traffic
manager of the Pickwick Stages,
announced today that arrangement
has been made by his company
whereby passenger service will be
operated from Ell Paso through to
Fort Worth.
The main Pickwick lines now con-
meet from FL Paso through Kansas
City and Indianapolis, to Chicago.
BY tying in with the West Texas
Coaches, a subsidiary of Stone and
Webster, the Pickwick gets through
connections to Ft. Worth and other
points in southeast Texas.
Morgan stated the company be-
lieves this now .tie-up will be ap-
preciated by the travelling public.
which has been dependent to a
great extent upon "wild cat' serv-
ice in the Texas area heretofore.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-06
Hunt Wanted By
Yuma Officers

A telegram was received at the
sheriff s office this morning from
Sheriff Chappell of Yuma county
asking that Ralph Hunt of Ell Cen
tro be held for Yuma authorities.
The telegram says that Sheriff
Chappell holds a warrant chargin'
Hunt with having passed bad
checks in Yuma.
Hunt was arrested by city police
a few nights ago on a charge of
being drunk and disorderly, and
upon being locked up in the city
Jail proceeded, police say, to smash
up the furniture. The jail windows
were shattered, bedding was set
afire and the water lines broken. A
charge of destroying public proper
ty was brought against him.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-06
Sportsman Sought
In Death Threats
Hy United Press Leased Wire

HOLLYWOOD, Feb. Ga prom
inent sportsman was being sought
by police here today in connection
with death threats alleged to have
been telcphoned to Armour Phillips,
husband of Clara Phillips, Hammer
Murderess.
Phillips told police that only four
persons know the number of his
private telephone line and that the
sportsman is one of these. lie declar-
ed the man had recently falsely ac-
cused him of participation in per
sonal argument.
No warrant has been issued, bnt
police are seeking the man for quest
ioning. Phillips will not prosecute,
hut wants the misunderstanding
Strengthened out, police said.
Phillips was threatened. three
times early yesterday, each time be
ing warned he would be shot down
III the street on sight.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-06
Brooding Causes
Attempt On Life

DENVER. Colo. Feb. 6.-Fear
that her baby daughter Norma
might be kidnapped and mutilated
as was Marion Parker, Il year old
Los Angeles girl, prompted Mrs.
Margaret Beaupre, %, to attempt
asphyxiation of herself and child
here today, her husband said.
"She has been reading a greas
deal about the Hickman case anG
had brooded somewhat over it, y
Leland Beaupre, iron worker said.
"At one time she said: God for
bid Norma should be taken thai
way.
A note expressed tho fear that
she would "have to live away fro''
her daughter and would rather be
dead
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-06

court in answer to the charge. Com.
, plaint in the case was entered by
Paul Bulish, a local restaurant pro,
prietor. ,...-.-.
Paul's Specials. Fresh buttered
Or sweet pop corn. Orangeade,
lemonade and Hires. Piekwick
Stages. adv
We Pay the Highest price for
your chickens. Our truck will call
for them by phoning US, 693. Ell
Centre Produce Co., at the Rath &
Marshall poultry shed. adv
Sues on Alfalfa Crop.-A civil
action was filed at the county
clerk s office this morning by
Christ Weibel against Dan Leach
and L. l.. Cochran. The complaint
charges the defendants with with
holding possession of a crop of al
falfa hay to which the plaintiff
claims ownership. lie asks damages
in the sum of $50. C. l. Wilson
is appearing as attorney for the
plaintiff.
Grapefruit Cul1s Tor sale s1.50
per sack. Packing House, CONNER
cial and n. Third. adv
ftyyrNn
adv
Picture Framing. 63s Main st. =
adv
Blue Ribbon Bread, large loaves
at Kings. 10 cents, Feb. 1st. adv
County Supervisors Meet Mem
bers of the county board OF super
visors convened at the court house
this morning for the regular BIZ
monthly session. The entire morn
ing was spent in taking care of
routine duties and the reading of
the minutes. Several matters of i'm
portance are expected to come be-
fore the supervisors this afternoon.
Parisienne Beaury Shoppe. 127 N.
Fifth st. Phone 7S3. adv
Bridge Luncheon by Woman's
Ten Thousand Club. Wednesday,
Feb. Sth, ! p. m. Admission 75c. adv
Eucalyptus and Athel wood, u in.
lengths. Ed Royce. adv
DR.. j. A. Bowman, Osteopathic
Physician. 532 Main st. Phone ia.
adv
Special Blue Plate Dinner, 60c.
Chas. Ike Coffee Shop. adv
DR.. A. B. Hanson, Dentist, Davis
Bldg. Extraction specialist. adv
We Loan TO Build, buy or refin-
ance. Tyler Insurance Agency. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-06
Death Claims
Noted Surgeon
BY United Press leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 6.-Dr. E
Gilman Goodrich, chief surgeon of
the Los Angeles hospital, and ma
tionallv prominent medical figure
succumbed to a heart attack here
today.
His illness was complicated by a
dropsieal condition of the lungs. Dr.
Goodrich collapsed last Tuesday aft
er completing two operations when
he was notified of the death of his
assistant, DIR. Norman T. Dorm.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-06
Monday, February 6, 1928

man was slightly 1nmred and th'
wife of striker suffered an in
iured foot when she was trample,
bv horse which n state troope
rode into the crowd.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-06
Today's Program
For Congress
By United Press Leased Wire
SENATE

Takes up McEary Conservation
bill.
Public Lands committee continues
Teanot Dome hearing.
Finance committee considers
alien property bill.
Privileges and Election sub-com
mittees starts recount of Wilson
Ware ballots.
HOUSE
Considers small bills on unanim-
GUS consent calendar.
Secretary Wilbur appears before
naval affairs committee.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-06

to disperse a crowd of picketing
strikers at the Crescent Mine of the
company near California, Pennsyl-
vania.
Some shots were fired and q police
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-06

go ana safety. open an account
now. No fines! No fees Imperial
Valley Building & Loan Ass n. adv
Fryers Wantedl Highest price
paid. Phone 9G6. 1852 Woodward.
adv
Arrested BY immigration Men
Rafael Rodriguez, 81, of Mexicah
was picked up short distance
north of Brawley yesterday after
noon by Inspectors Carry and Al
cock of the immigration depart
ment. He was brought to the coun-
ty Jail and locked up overnight and
this morning was taken to Calexico
where he was given a hearing OIL
charges of unlawful entry into the
United States. He is believed ta
have come to this country about
three months ago.
Barbara Worth Hotel Club
Breakfast, 25c up. Mechants lunch
Soc; Table d hote dinner, $1.00.
adv
Grapefruit CulIs for sale $l.50
per sack. Packing House, CONNER
cial and Y. Third, adv
Thieves Strip Car-George X.
Surnkwa of FL Centre district re-
1orted at the sheriff 5 office this
morning that his automobile, Ford
touring car had been stolen. The
machine was later reported located
on the Norton ranch but it had been
stripped of all accessories.
Vacation Time Demands extra
money. Start saving now. $l.00 or
more opens an account. No fines!
No fees! 1t pays SO. Imperial Val
ley Building & Loan Ass n. adv
Phone 900, 1odd Poultry Ranch,
1882 Woodward. Turkeys, fat hens,
sryers. soft bune roosters, dressed
10 order. adv
Arrested on Fraud Charge. ].
Bagnal was arrested by attaches of
the sheriff IS office this morning on
a charge of attempting to defraud
an innkeeper. He posted $50 bail
for appearance in Judge Mayfield s
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-06
More Disorder
In Coal Field

PITTSBURGH, Feb. G.-Renewed
disorder occurred in the Pittsburgh
eoal fields today when police of The
Coal Company attempted
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-06
Bank Quotations

Archie II. Knowles, Dufur, Ore
gon, killed a deer with horn
spread of 81 inches.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-06

Barbara Worth Hotel Club
Breakfast, 25c up. Mechants lunch
Soc; Table d. hote dinner, $l.00.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-06

Grapefruit CulIs for sale Sl.5U
per sack. Packing House, CONNER
cial and Y. Third. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-06
NEWS BRIEFS
From City and County

so ana safety. open an account
now. No fines! No fees Imperial
Valley Building & Loan Ass n. adv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-01
BISHOP ASSA|[S
SMITHS CANDIDACY
Holds Coming Election viii
Be Referendum on Dry
Question.

ATLANTA. Ga. August bishop
w. N Ainsworth OF the Methodist Epis-
copal Church South IN formal state
ment against the presidential candidacy
of Gov Alfred e. Smith declared yes
teroay that no one should be beguiled
BY the SophiStry that the President can
not change the eighteenth amendment,
THE coming election will be largely
A referendum on national prohibition.
said the bishop In his statement. which
was issued on the eve OF his departure
for China and Japan. where he goes
10 his mission fields The vets OF all
parties will support him (Smith). The
uitv is that some dryS and few good
men in the Bible belt tthe South will
ioin the notorious Mencken. large num-
bers of purchaseahle negxoes and foreign
crs in the cities of the North and all
The loose elements TO put him in the
presidential chair"
And then II successful" the state
ment continued. they will Immediately
assert that his election is the will OF
the people and appeal to all Congress-
mer to listen to the voice OF the
people
Declaring that Smith has fought
every veStige OF anti-liquor reform, the
bishop went on to say that he has
done 1t so persistently and spectac-
uarlv that he has become the idol Of
all the rabid and intolerant vets Of
America
The nominee is personally and by
practice wet" the statement said. He
Is q habitual drinker
Unless as President he reforms. he
would have to transport liquors to the
White House, in violation of the Ma
tons law. or 20 constantly outside for
bootleg liquor, or to the homes Of
friends to imbibe their prohibition
stocks"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-01
SOCIALISTS BRING OUT
OLD ATTACK ON HOOVER
But Morgan Partner Later Retract-
ed Charges. Counter State
nent Says.
n~ ts. Assoc.atee rress.

~ t4@t ASbOSSG~S0 EENoes
NEW YORK. August NATIONAL
campaign headquarters OF the SOCIALIST
rarfy. IN q survey called Hoover the
fnconretent," yesterday quoted state
n1ent BY Russell c. Lefhngwell. now a
partner in J. p. Morgan Il Co, that MI,
Hoover was ignorant Of finance, ex-
change and economies.
This criticism Of Hoover was made by
Mr.. Iefangwell In q confidential memo
randun sent TO william @. McAdoo IN
1913 when he was Secretary OF the
Treasury and Mr. Lefangweil was his
assistant I'm that department.
Lest night the Morgan offices mace
public copies of two letters written 10
Mr.. Hoover In 1921 after the confiden-
tiel memorandum had been published
In these letters Mr.. Lefingweh spoke
OF the memorandum as having been
written in "the heat and burden or the
war" told Of his distress al the publica-
ton of the allegations and gave hign
praise to Mr.. Hoover.
The memorandum was quoted IN an
snalysis Of Mr.. Hoover made by Freda
Ktrchwsy, managing editor OF the
Nation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-01

1924 and a heavier vote than that Of
four years ago will only tend to in
crease the handicap which Gov. Smith
must overcome to carry the State, Mr..
Loeb said.
Business and employment conditions
are excellent all over New York, he re-
ported. Republicans will not ignore this
generally satisfactory state Of affairs
to support Gov. Smith because he hap
pens to be native son, according TO
Mr. Loeb. nor do his victories In guber-
material races discourage Republican
leaders as they prepare to launch a
Statewide drive for Hoover, There IL
widespread feeling In New York, he said
that Gov. Smith will find that there is
n vast difference between running for
governor and running for President in
that State
Mr. Loeb is now vice president of the
American Smelling & Refining Co. He
was private secretary to President
Roosevelt from the beginning OF his
term as governor Of New York state
until he left the White House. and COL
lector Of The port at New York from
1909 TO 1913.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-01
RECORD TENNESSEE
VOTE IS EXPECTED
Primary Is Scheduled Tomor-
row After Bitter Party
Struggles.

~ the Associated Press
NASHVILLE Tenn. August both
major political parties in Tennessee to-
morrow viii select their nominees for
United States Senator. governor Rep
resentatives in Congress. Legislature
ana other minor offices in primaries
which promise TO bring out a record
vote
Interest in the Democratic guberna-
torisl race perhaps overshedoWS all
other contests because of the bitterness
injected In the campaign by supporters
Of Gov Henry Fl. Horton, who seeks 10
succeed himself, and Hill McAllester OF
Nashville
Senator Kenneth d. Mcclellan OF
Memphis Is seeking denomination as
United States Senator on the Demo-
cratic ticket He Is opposed by Repre-
sentative Finis j. Garrett OF Dresden.
minority leader of the House: John
Randolph Neal, Knoxville, defender OF
Scopes In the Dayton evolution trial.
and George L. Casey. Bradford. VINO
has wet" plank in his platform,
James A. Fowler, mayor of Knoxville
is unopposed for the Republican nomi-
nation.
The gubernatorial race has been par
ticularly hot in Shelby County Mem
phis). where q war Of advertisements
was waged between Clarence Saunders
Memphis chain store operator and west
Tennessee manager for Gov Horton.
and z. H. ED Crump. leader OF the
Shelby County political machine.
Judge John T. Raulston OF VIM
chester. who presided at the Scopes
trial. and Raleigh s. Hopkins Of Column
hia are candidates for the gubernatoriai
nomination on the Republican ticket
j VIII Taylor, Republican, second dis
trict Edward y. Eslick, Democrat sew
enth and Gordon Browning, Democrat t.
eighth. are the only Congressman with
contests in the primary Five Demo-
cratx and one Republican are seeking
Representative CARROTS ONCE from the
ninth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-01
C0L0RADAN CALLS 6. 0. P.
BUSINESS OWNED PARTY
Denver Attorney Predicts Smith
vfetor--Ssys Prohibition Is
Smoke Screen.
y NJ Assocla Ieo Press

r. ne Assoelat eo Press.
DENVER, Colo. August Morrison
enzfrcth. Denver attorney, in the Key
note speech before the Democratic
state assembly here yesterday, assaileo
the Republican party as the boSs-rid-
cen. mig COMMISSIONED party, in which
the common people are without repre-
sentStion."
IF big business controlled the Gov
eminent In 1912, II owns II In 1923, ne
said
Amid the cheers Of the .35i dele
rates. Ghsfroth declared the eighteenth
amendment OF the Constitution is mere
70 stay. but Gov Alfred r. Smith viii
lead the hosts Of Democracy 10 victory
IN November.
Personally, I am for prohibition and
think the eighteenth amendment is
mere 70 stay" he said. but prohibition
no more ar issue In this campaign than
u vas In 1903 II merely Is smoke
screen being raised By the Republican
party - cover Up itk shortcomings dur
snK the last eight years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-01
c. P.PLANS FIGHT
IN EMPIRE STATE
Loeb Says Determined Effort
Win Be Made in Behalf
of Hoover.

Promise of an active campaign ir
New York for the Hoover Curtis ticket
was promised at Republican national
headquarters Yesterday by William Loeb
former secretary to President Roose-
Welt
Mr.. Loeb predicted the largest vote In
The history Of New York this year. He
said the Republicans are going into
The campaign with plenty OF confidence
although the party organization Is still
more or less in a state Of fiux.'
He recalled that the 1924 presiden-
tial vote in New York State represented
but slightly more than so per cent oi
the eligihles, while the 1925 vote for
State and congressional Offices fell con-
Siderably below that figure President
Coolidge carried the State by 100000 In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-01
REPUBLICANS PLAN
RADIO CAMP A|GN
$500, 900 to Be Expended for
Broadcasting All I'm
portant Speeches.
nv the Associated Press.

Bv the AsSoclAted FfeAs
Republicans are formulating an ex-
tensive aerial offensive and there are
indications that Herbert Hoover may
rely almost entirely on the radio in max
ing his campaign.
Party leaders realize that the radio is
prospective avenue into almost every
home and the speakers bureau is pre-
pared 10 take as much advantage OF
this new campaign element as oppor-
tlinity affords. NJ E. Barker OF Illinois,
who handled the radio arrangements IN
the 1924 campaign, is preparing to as
sumo command in this field again
Under tentative plans more than
100000 of the campaign chest viii be
allotted TO radio expenses. This Is in
contrast with $4,000 spent for this pu:-
pose by the party in 1924.
Nationwide hook-ups will be sought
for the principal speeches OF the CAM
r@ign with emphasis centered on the
opening speech of Mr.. Hoover when he
is formally notified of his nomination st
Palo Alto. Calf, a week from Saturday.
When President Coolidge addressed
the Nation on election eve four years
ago the radio h k-up included 81 sta
lions, which was the largest accom-
plished up to that time. More than so
stations may now be brought in on one
hook-up.