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Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14
Lanier Purchases
Scott Property

Announcement was made today hy
Fred p. Nuttall, of the Consolidat-
ed Title Insurance company, that +.
G. Lanier has purchased the former
Charles f. Scott home at 572 Wen
sley. Transfer of the property has
already been completed and the new
owner plans to take possession some
time this week.
"'This is an exceptionally fine
piece of property - Nuttall said,
land is considered one of the fin
est homesites in the city No an
nouncement of the amount involved
was made.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14
Baby Joe Cans
Easy Winner
by United Press Leased Wire

Los ANGELES, March l4.-Hil-
ario MARTINEZ, lightweight champion
cf Spain, made disappointing
showing in his Los Angeles debut
last night when he was easily de-
fcated by Baby Joe Cans in 10
rounds.
The Spaniard went down for
counts twice. A long right upper
cut to the head, alternated with a
series of left and rights to the mid
section made Martinez look bad.
TONY Asceneio, Spanish feather
weight titlchOlder, and running mate
Of MARTINEZ, sent Jimmy Piela to
the floor for counts Of nine in the
first and second rounds. Tony got
six round decision.
Willie Henry and William John
son, negro heavyweights, went six
rounds to a draw.
Eddie Gleason knocked out Willie
Fausto in the third round of a
scheduled four rOundcr and Harry
Japan and Johnny Lancaster were
even at the end of their four.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14
CERTIFICATE OF DOING BUSI-
NESS UNDER FICTITIOUS
FIRM NAME

We hereby certify that we are
transacting business in the state
of California, under the name of
Edgar Implement Store, that our
principal place of business is in the
county of Imperial, in said State.
That the names and residences of
all persons interested in said bust
ness and partnership are as follows:
Arthur Edgar, Embury Apart.
ments, between Seventh and Eighth
Streets, FL Centre, California.
Paul NJ. Blenkiron, 1921 Edge,
wood Street, Los Angeles.
Dated March 18th, 1923.
ARTHUR EDGAR.
PAUL. NJ. BLENKIRON.
State of California,
County of Imperial, IS:
On this 18th day of March, 1928,
before me, Eleanor McGirk, a No
tary Public, in and for the Coun-
ty of Imperial, State of Califor-
MIA, residing therein duly commits
stoned and sworn, personally ap
peared Arthur Edgar and Paul NJ.
Blenkiron, known to me to be the
persons whose names are subscribed
to the foregoing instrument and
they acknowledged. to me that they
executed the same.
WITNESS my hand and official
seal the day and year in this certi-
ficate first above written.
ELEANOR McGIRK,
Notary Public in and for the Coun-
ty of Imperial State of Califor'
MIA.
(sEAL) NJ IA 21 2s A II
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14
Diamond Dust
From the Camp
nv VruIteI prpss Ieased Wire


CLEARWATER, Fla..-The Prook-
lyn Robins prepared today for the
first exhibition game of the season
With the University of Floric-- nine
here.
FORT MYERS, Fla.,-The Buffalo
cub, champions Of the. international
league, came here to play the Phila-
dclphia Athletics tuGay.
WiNTFRlIANEN, Fll.,-All mrm
bers of the PhilIics TO-DAY were sign
ed to contracts. John Schultz, catch
or, obtained from the st. Louis Card
inals in a winter trade, came into
the fold yesterday.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla, Whether
Waite IIoyt is to pitch for the Yanks
this season or tend his father in
law 5 undertaking establishment in
Brooklyn depended on lIovt today.
Colonel Jacob Rupert said he would
make no mere offers to Iloyt.
ATBURNDALE, Fla. Beaten by
the buffalo Bisons yesterday, the
Boston Red SoX hoped to turn the
t: blcs on the Baltimore Orioles here
today. The Orioles hold a victory
over the Athletics.
NEW ORLEANS-Managcr Roger
Peckinpaugh. ordered his players
cut early for practice today as Il
result Of the Cleveland Indians -
to 8 defeat by the Toledo Mudhens,
yesterday at Biloxi Miss.
SHREVEPORT, La.,-Thc third
gamc Of the series between the Chi
cago White SoX and the Shreveport
club of the Texas league was schcd-
rlcd here today The White Sox won
3e,;crdav, 9 to 6, scoring five runs
in the eighth.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas Manager
George Noriarty planned to use his
ItphIc tltcntfS against tH' 'odi An
tonic Bears of the Texas league in
an exhibition game at Fredericksburg
today.
AVON PARK, Fla.-Rained out
in their last two attempts to play
exhibition games the st. Louis Car
dnals went to st. Petersburgh to
meet the Boston Braves today. Gro
Yer Cleveland Alexander, Fred
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14
Oldfield Urges
Coolidge to Act
(Continued from page one)

Continued from page one0
Sccrctarv of tho Interior Fall had
doro ard was doing to lease the
T; apot Domc naval reserve to Sin
c.air." the Senator continued.
"'Hc acted as nothing more than
a fence disposing of stolen proper
ty.
"The man who has information Of
q crime and conccals it can never
90 before the American people as
innocent. Mellon and Butler had
knowledge and were not patriotic
enough to tell it.
81 said in 1924 that Fall was a
greater traitor than Benedict Arm
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14
HOOVER TO KEEP CONTROL
nv United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, March IA. Sec
retary of Commerce Herbert Hoover
announced after conference with
President Coolidge today that the
federal radio commission would
continue to function under his di.
rection pending action by Congress
to extend the commission s life an
other wear.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14
PERSONALS

J. G. Scott, county purchasing
agent, is in San Francisco, attend
ing a purchasing agents convention
Friends of Mrs. William Simpson
will be pleased to learn that she has
been removed to her home in the
McCabe district and is recuperatine
nicely from recent operation. She
wishes to thank the many friends
for sending flowers while she was IN
the hospital.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14
Leader Addresses
KiWanis Clubs
(Continued from Page Onel

course the guests were delighted by
several numbers from the West
Coast Varieties troop, now playing
at Il local theater. Miss Marie Moore
the Australian Nightingale, sang
two numbers; clever dance team,
Grammar and Weston, did some
amusing steps; and Harry SHEPPARD,
once of the famous Six Brown
Brothers was heard in saxophone
solos.
Two readings of a humorous nat
ure by Mrs. M. Polkinghorn of Cal
.eXico were much appreciated as was
also a funny little five minute talk
on "Kiwanis' by Harry Stiff of
Brawley.
Musical numbers by Thelma Jen-
kins, violin, and Martha jenkins,
cello, with Miss Julia Foncannon at
the piano won a hearty encore.
Violin solos py Abner Hanson of
Brawley accompanied by Mrs. HUI
singer, received n storm of applause,
and many laughs were elected by
the upside down grotesque dance
given by Mrs. Roy Borner of Calex-
leo.
Little Bertha Gillett of Calexico
amused everyone with two humor.
Gus readings of childhood. The in
imitablc Ralph Isbel of Brawlev
rounded off the program with his
wonderful line concerning the Elm
stein theory.
Presiding over the program and
introducing speakers and perform
ers in a gracious manner was Clyde
Fluke, president of the Brawley XII
wants club. He introduced a dis
tinguished visitor and former resi-
dent, Bert Brewer of Escondido
lieutenant governor of this district
of Kiwanis, who with Mrs. Brewer
came over for the occasion. DR.
Gillespie of LaJolla kiwanis clui
was also present and asked for
100 percent report of efficiency II
the under r-privileged child service.
RESPONSIBLE, in large measure
for the success of the affair wa
w. A. Scheniman, who was in gen
cral charge of arrangements. H
was ably assisted by the program
committees of each of the thre'
clubs.
After the program the joint com
mittecs from the valley clubs me
to plan a picnic for April in whicl
Brawley, FL Centro and Calexic
will participate.
l.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14
GAME TONIGHT
Bakers VS. I. Y. Press.

D, G. Church Of the Jasper dis
trict, Imperial county, states that
silag" stored in his trench silo is of
excellent quality and that he con-
sidcrs The SO n success.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14
Veteran Runner
Retains Lead
BY jim POWERS
United Press Special CORRESPONDENT


KINGMAN, Ariz., March IA. =
The field of 127 athletes remaining
in c. G. Pyle s Los Angeles to New
York footrace today had settled
down to the task Of dispLacing the
veteran Arthur Newton as leader in
total time elapsed for the run 50
far.
The 44-vear-old Englishman, who
won the tenth heat of the event
yesterday to increase his advantage
substantially, had held the lead for
almost Il week at the start Of the
eleventh days run today.
The Jog today was to be to
Peach Springs.
Newton s total time was 53 hours
and 33 minutes. His nearest op-
ponent was Andrew Payne, of Clare
more, Okla, who had a mark of go
hours, | minutes and 80 seconds.
Arnc Soumincn was an hour slow
er than Payne with 81 hours, lC
minutes and 90 seconds.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14

Our suggestion to European ma
tionss to abolish submarines seems
to be followed in every possible way
at home.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14
Here and There
In Sport World
Ry United Press Leased Wire


CHICA O-Franls Taberski,
Schenectady, y. Y. remained the
only undefcatcd contender in the
rational pocket billiard tournament
after Erwin Rudolph, Chicago, for
mer champion, met his first defeat
ut the hands of Joseph Concannon,
Washington.
SAN FRANCISCO-Edward Hore-
mans, Belgian billiard champion de-
feated Jake Schaffer, 800 to 81, in
the second 300 point block of their
1900 point match for the world s
1872 balk line billiard championship,
now held by Schaffcr.
NEW YORK--Forgetting about
the heavyweight predicamcnt NOM
cntarilv, Tex Rickard today awaited
j call from Eddie Kane, manager Of
Sammy Mandell, who was to sign
for lightweight title bout between
Mandell, the champion, and Jimmy
McLarnin, the Pacific coast con
tender.
san FRANCISCO-The Tnivcr-
>itv of California baseball team held
final practice today before leaving
fer Los Angeles, where games will
i,c played with L. s. G. and L. c. l..
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14

old. OF course Fall denied it, but
developments since that time have
shown he was worse.
Ono one can believe the bonds
HAYS was handling We're not part
of the price of teapot Dome
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14

A total of % ribbons, medals
and one cup were presented to win.
ners in the Imperial County Dairy
Cow Competition on Imperial Valley
Dairy Day. -
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14

CHICAGO, March 14.-Jim Null
len, Chicago fight promoter, today
said he would seek an injunction to
prevent Sammy Manden, light
weight champion, from meeting
Jimmy McLarnin on May II, in
New York.
"I've got Mandell under contract
until June 81, and III get an in.
junction to stop any fight he at
tempts to participate in before that
date,' Mullen said, when told by
the United Press that Tex Rickard
had announced signing Mandell and
Jimmy McLarnin for a 15 round
bout.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14

The Stewart Truck, king of tran
sportation. J. B. Hart, 661 Main St.
FL Centre. Sixth & f SITS. Brawley.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14
Mandell Signs
With M'Larnin
UNITED Press Sports Editorl

N0H10oU 1coS OP01I Us dUICUr1
NEH YORK, March 14.-Sammy
Mandell, worlds lightweight cham
pion, and Jimmy McLarnin, young
contender from the Pacific Coast,
were signed by Tex Rickard> this
afternoon, for l5-round fight, for
the title at the Polo Grounds, New
York, May II.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14

ORLANDO, Fla. = With their
pitchers rounding into mid season
form, the Cincinnati Reds were
ready for the second game of tn,
series with the st. Louis Browns
here today.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14

ST. PETERSBURGH, Fla The
Boston Braves prepared to turn
back an invasion of the st. Louis
Cards here today.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14

Farmhouse, and Bill Shcrdel were
to pitch for the Cards.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14

AUGUSTA, Ga.-Another hard
workout was. scheduled for the New
York Giants today.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14

WfNTERIIAVEN, F1l.,--All mrm
bers of the Phil!ics TO-DAY were sign
ed to contracts. John Schultz, catch
or, obtained from the st. Louis Card
inals in a winter trade, came into
the fold yesterday.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14

FORT MYERS, Fla.,-The buffalo
cub, champions Of the. international
league, came here to play the Phila,
Athletics tuGay.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14

AVON PARK, Fla.-Rained out
in their last two attempts to play
exhibition games the st. Louis Car
dinals went to st. Petersburgh to
meet the Boston Braves today. Gro
yer Cleveland Alexander, Fred
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14

CLEARWATER, Fla..-The Prook-
lyn Robins prepared today for the
first exhibition game Of the season
With the University of Flori6-- nine
here.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-03-14

san ANTONIO, Texas Manager
George Noriarty planned to use his
rookie pitchers against the San An
tonic Bears of the Texas league in
an exhibition game at Fredericksburg
today.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-07-13
DIR. JAMES LINTON TO
IOWA MEDICAL SCHOOL

DR.. James R. Linton left Port
age, Washington Friday of last
week to accept professorship in
Iowa State Medical College, in the
department Of Psychological in
struetion. This, after having grad
uated from the University Of
Washington and Harvard Medical,
spending one year in New Haven
Hospital and one in Boston Pscho-
logical since graduating.
James and his younger brother
Robert, who is now in the Massa-
chusetts General Hospital, speeiali-
zing in surgery, are well known on
the Island having taken like
courses at the Burton high, their
father being for long years prae-
ticing physician here. James has
just spent five weeks at the John
son home where his services have
been invaluable.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-07-13
Orthopedic News

The Vashon Auxiliary OF the
Children's 0rthopelic Hospital at
Seattle will hold its regular mcci-
ing at the home of the Presidep
Mrs. H. a Stanley near Burjou
or Fridany July 20, at p. m All
members are urged to be present
and help with the sewing for TIE
Hospital. All Island women are i'm
vited to come and join the AuNili
ary. Members who are saving TIM
foil and other waste metal should
bring it to the meeting. j II W,l-
liams of Burton sent ina full
pound of tin foil. Old gold Filings
broken gold or silver spectacle
frames, broken iewelry Of gold or
silver are eligible for the Ilospi-
tsl's Melting Pot.
Light refreshments VIII Dr.
served and silver offering taken.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-07-13
CHERRY TREES by
THE THOUSANDS

On another page we are pub
fishing the prospectus of the Pa
cifie Cherry Growers, Inc, a com
pany capitalized for $4,000 and
organized with the purpose Of
setting out to Montmoreney
cherry trees at least 1900 acres
of Vashon Island land, 700 acres
of which has already been ae-
quired or options taken.
This property Will be set to
Montmorency cherry trees with
gooseberry and currant bushes
set between the tree rows to pro-
vide for immediate income. As
approximately los trees are re-
quired TO the acre, this will give
an initial setting of more than
$4,000 trees, which work will be
in charge of Elmer Hamding,
well known island orchardiSt.
A cannery is TO be provided to
care for the production Of this
acreage and also other fruits Of
The island
The property will be cnt info
five acre tracts and sold ON the
payment down and the balance in
10 years plan which will give an
opportunity to the small invest
or or farmer,
The operating trustees Of the
company are C. II. Dunn, Presi-
dent of Dunn Motors, Inc, S at
tie and E. II. Miller and H. O.
Zwarg of Vashon Island II. O.
Zwarg has charge of the publicity
and stock campaign which will be
carried out in eastern markets as
well as at home.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-07-13
DOUGLAS S-WLBER

On Saturday, June Both at the
First Christian Church in Seattle
occurred the marriage OF Gladys
Wilber and l.. NJ. Douglas.
The bride is one of the finest of
our young women, and possesses.
a host of friends here as well as
abroad, She graduated from Bur
ton II. S. with the class of 1919,
afterwards completing course in
teaching at the Bellingham Nor
NAL. She has been unusually sue
cessful in her chosen profession.
The groom, a young man OF
sterling worth, is engaged in the
grocery business in Seattle, own
ing and operating his own store
Their honeymoon was happily
spent on a motor trip thru olym.
pia, Hoods Canal, Victoria, b. G..
and Sydney
The best wishes of the commun-
ity are extended to the young
couple.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-07-13
FRENCH MAKES MANY
CAMPAIGN SPEECHES

Senator T.. l.. French S campaign
for governor swept into high speed
in Western Washington this week,
with new additions to ranks of his
supporters that promise to aug
ment his growing popularity, as
the man who can be elected,
Pierce county women at a mon-
ster mass meeting at the Winthrop
hotel at Tacoma, organized the
first Women's French for Cover
nor club in the state. More than
100 active women from all parts
of Pierce Co, participated in the
movement, which is designed to or
ganize active women supporters OF
Senator French in every Pierce
county precinct. Senator French
spoke TO the meeting and received
an ovation.
In Vancouver, Saturday night, a
countrywide celebration was staged
TO honor Senator French and pro
mote his candidacy. At a huge
gathering of citizens at the Ever
green hotel, Senator French was
iubilautly received as the next
governor of Washington. Ruth
Karr Mckee, former regent of the
University of Washington, strong
ly endorsed Senator French.
/ The most significant speech Of
his campaign was to be delivered
by Senator French before III,
I Young Mems Republican club IL
Seattle, Thursday noon. His tall
/ was announced as "The office o.
Governor.
Senator French has planned al
intensive personal campligu il
Pierce county. Every community
viii he visited and organization
lined up behind Freneh's candida
j ey
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-07-13
SCHOOL ELECTION
Sat-, AUGUST 28

Saturday, August rs, the Union
school board will submit the Dix
on and Sterling tracts to the
people of the islands as site for
the new Vashon-Maury Union
High school building. This site is
centrally located, easy of access
from all parts of the islands and
will permit of the least amount in
carrying the pupils on bus routes.
One of the finest views on the IS
land will also be assured and the
twenty acres will be adequate for
its purpose for years to come.
AT this time a special levy will
also be requested, approximately
21s mills for the purchase of the
site submitted if chosen and rs
mills to be put into the general
school fund to be used to save
warrant interest which would
amount to quite sum unless this
cash reserve is created. Also this
may be for preliminary work iii
the building program
This levy is called for on ac-
count of the fact that the Union
H. s. election voided the previous
levies for high school purposes.
The election will be held in each
district school house and the polls
viii be open from l to I p. IN.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-07-13
CARNIVAL Will Be
Held AUGUST IS

A real rip-roaring carnival will
be sponsored by the yashon Busi-
ness Mems Club at the Island
Club, on Saturday, August is, to
raise funds for motor chemical
truck for better fire protection on
vashon-Maury Islands.
The show will open in the morn
ing and in the afternoon a pro-
gram of sports will be staged and
prizes given. A CREASED pole and
pig will add to the fun.
Chuck-a-luck, dolls, rings, shoot
ing gallery, ETC., hot dogs, Ice
cream, pop, and lemonade stands
will line the midway with fun for
old and young.
A street dance on the pavement
and dancing in the hall will be the
evening attraction. If you are su-
perstitious you may also have
your fortune told if it is in the
cards.
The weather man has promised
us a fair day, the management
promises plenty of amusement and
its up to you to furnish the crowd.
The cause is worthy so make your
plans for a day Of fun at the Is
land Club, Saturday, August Is.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-07-13
BURTON
(Mrs. E. Bucknell)

Mrs. L. Kenyon of Yakima and
two grandsons, who have the
apartment at the Burton Posi-
Office building, left Tuesday for
month at American Lake. Mrs.
Leonardy of Wenatchee novel
in the apartment the same day,
for months stay at Burton
Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Seaburg and
family from Glendive, Montana,
are visiting their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. E. Burreson.
Mr.. Seaburg is machinist for
the Northern Pacific r. R. Co., al
Glendive, spending his two weeks
vacation ON the Sound. Edward
Burreson, who is bookkeeper for
Bprdeaux Lumber Co, is also
spending his vacation in Burton.
Mrs. Russell Cotlin, of Salem,
Oregon is visiting her sister Mrs.
Robe.
There will be cake sale for
the benefit of the Library on Sat
mday July l4th.
Russell Carly who was married
on Monday, to Miss McCaskey, a
young lady from Tacoma, has
gone with his bride for a two
weeks trip to Skagway, Alaska.
Their home in Burton will be
ready for occupancy in about two
months, and will be a beautiful Is
land home. Mr.. Starr will be OH
the mail route during Mr.. Carty's
absence.
Ethel Whitfield who is training
at Battle Creek, Michigan to be-
come nurse, is at home in Taco
ma during her six weeks vaca-
ton.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-07-13
Country's Especial Weeks"

Though there are only 52 ordinary
weeks on the calendar, the civic de-
velopment department OF the United
States Chamber of Commerce has COM
piled list of 100 special weeks" to
be celebrated during the year In this
country. Alphabetically, these special
weeks range from achievement
week" to "Y. W. c. A. Week" These
special weeks dc not include Wide
variety of special days which are set
aside for mother, father and a whole
array of famous men, as well as prl-
yate interests.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-07-13
w. S. G. SUMMER SCHOOL

Figures released today on regis
tration show that there are 352
students attending the annual sum
mer session, considerably more
than the enrolment year ago.
Pullman has the largest repre-
sentation with 102 of its popula
tion attending the college There
are "a from Spokane, nine from
Tacoma, nine from Seattle, and
five from Walla Walla The
enrolment includes mainly grade
and high school teachers, princi
pals and superintendcnts and 9th.
er administrative officials.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-07-13
Thrifty Philadeiphian

Diogenes has rival in Philadelphia
who bids fair to Guido him In sim
plIcity. The other night he was seen
in the Reading terminal washroom
shaving himself with safety razor
blade.
Perhaps II was money. maybe time
he wished TO save. Soap and water
are free there, and he had a safety
razor blade. That does not mean
handle and blade combined. but Just
lie blade. lie did good job with
what material he had on band. Phil
adelphIa Reeord.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-07-13
5. VI. LOWERING


S. W. Lowering an old time resi-
dent of Nashon island died at his
home in Seattle, Friday, June %.
He was born in Canada but
spent his early life at Nothfield,
Minnesota. In 1890 he came west
and the year following the Seattle
fire moved to Vashon. From here
he went to South Park and later
moved to the North end district of
Seattle where he resided at the
time of his death.
He leaves to mourn his loss %
grand children, 30 great grand
children and / great great grand
child.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-07-13
Not Making the Gain

Though, al the end of June
1928 motor vehicle hecus fees
had equalled the collections for
1927 they still fell $lS0000 short
of makiug the 10 per cent gain fig
cured upon by the last Legislature
However June collections Of both
motor vehicle fees and gas taSc
showed a gain of over 10 per cent,
indicating the summer viii bring
small boom.