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Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28
SALVATION ARMY
CAMPAIGN WILL
BE SYSTEMATIC

With a definite campaign planned
to eliminate as far as possible, all
unnecessary work and duplication
of effort, Fred Gianola, chairman
of the Salvation Army drive, report
ed today that the preliminary work
to the campaign is progressing fav-
orably.
The city will be divided into vari-
Gus zones, with a team assigned to
each zone. One team will solicit in
the business section, another in the
industrial district, and another de
tail will handle mail solicitations.
\ complete card index record of
business houses will be checked
over and each team worker will be
assigned n definite list of prospects.
The aid of various civic and fra
terpal organizations will be enlisted
in tho campaign so that the burden
will not be placed upon any one
group of people but will be spread
throughout the entire community.
Adjutant Lorenzcn, who is super
vis!ng the drive, stated today that
the plans for other parts Of the
county have been formulated and
will be conducted in conjunction
with the local campaign.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28
paw" Robinson
True To Life

The head of the family who is
always right, who is boss in his own
LONE, and whose folks kid him
along in this belief while using
feminine wiles to achieve their own
ends, is portrayed true to life in
the role of "Paw' Robinson, one
OF the characters in "Applesauce, :"
which will be shown here next
Tuesday and Wednesday under the
auspices of BOyce Aten Post, Amer
lean Legion.
"Paw" is a dour, crochety, blus-
tering, fault-finding individual, who
thinks such tactics are necessary
for him TO maintain his position as
the head of the family. Withal he
has a heart of gold, and though his
wife and daughter are the principal
targets for his ironic shafts, they un-
derstand him and overlooking his
faults see him only as a good father
and a true husband.
Those who know Charlie Barry,
the genial assessor and tax collector
of the Irrigation District, will be
surprised TO learn that the role of
"Paw' Robinson fits him perfect
ly. This, of course, is a tribute to
his ability as an actor. Charlie is
as irascible as anyone could imagine,
and Sanford Dodge, who is direct
ing the play, declares his portrayal
of the role could not be improved.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28
Ships Telephone
Operator Lost

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2s.-Laura
Carrcau, telephone operator on the
coastwise steamship Emma Alexan-
der, disappeared early Sunday while
the vessel was enroute from San
Diego to Wilmington, the ships
agents announced here today.
Miss Carreau was last seen at B
a. m. Sunday when she and an
other operator took a stroll on deck.
While no detailed report has been
made by the captain of the Emma
Alexander, officials of the line said
that the operator with whom Miss
Carreau had been on deck became
worried after going on duty when
she recalled q remark Miss Carrcau
had made.
She rang Miss Carreau's telc-
phone at n. m. and got no answer,
it was said. A search failed to
reveal the missing operator. The
ship is now in San Francisco, en-
route to Seattle.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28
Mems Chorus To
Give Program
Here March IA

The Imperial Singers will hold
their concert in FL Centre Wednes-
day evening. March 14th, at $3.50 p.
m. at the High School auditorium.
They will be assisted by Nellie
Gothold, dramatic soprano, who
scored such a tremendous success
with the Los Angeles Philharmonic
Orchestra on last Sundays concert
in Los Angeles. 1t is urgently re-
quested that all members of the
men s chorus attend the few re-
naming rehearsals.
The next rehearsal will be held
Thursday evening at $3.50 at the
American Legion room in the court
house here. 1t will be joint re-
hearsal with the Brawley branch
of the chorus. The hour has been
changed from 7:45 to $3.50 to allow
members to attend the dinner and
at least part of the musical being
held that night at the Woman s
Ten Thousand Club.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28
Lettuce Market

Lettuce ears to the number of
lj3 rolled out of the valley yester-
day with the prospect of about 145
being shipped today. Seasons total
to date is 1896 carloads, somewhat
short Of the same days total last
year which was S504.
Prices on eastern markets remain
good as indicated by the morning s
reports from important points as fol,
lows:
Chicago; 30 partly cloudy, % Cal,
arrived, 12S on track, supplies lib
eral demand moderate, market slight
ly weaker. Imperial As and IS,
1925, mostly s.. IS $2.75, few
higher.
New. York: %, clear, Is Cal, ar
rived, Western supply moderate, de,
mand moderate, market about
steady. Imperial 1 5 and 5's $3.50,
few 1915, poorer $2.50-2.75.
Shipping point information-El
Centre and vicinity: Monday clear,
maximum ~, minimum 40. Demand
good market stronger. .Carloadsf.o % b.
cash track, crates I 's-5's $4.50.2.0 90
according to quality and percentage
! $; around third IS and over mostly
-. l.sO-2.00, practically straight 5's
: .60-l.75.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28
Oil Production
To Be Curtailed

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2S.-Action
to curtail oil production in the Ven
tura avenue field may be taken
shortly, representatives of several
of the largest producing companies
in that section of the state admitted
here today.
While it is proposed to limit the
production to some extent at the
same time it was emphatically de-
MED that temporary but complete
shut down would be effected in or
der to adhere to a curtailment pro-
gram, as had been reported.
At the Associated Oil company
here it was admitted that several
meetings had been held on the pro-
posal to curtail production, but
nothing in the nature of a shutdown
is in prospect, it was said.
L. Burrcll, representative of the
Shell company, also denied that his
company would close production in
Ventura.
absolutely not Burrell said.
"'We may curtail production n bit
in that field but we are not plan
ming to shut down even temporar-
ilv.'
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28
Young Defers
Taking Action

SACRAMENTO, Feb. 2S.-Gov-
ernor Young today announced that
he would take no action at the pres
ent time in the case of Dorothy
Mackaye, screen and stage star,
scheduled to enter San Quentin
state prison tomorrow to begin 4
one to three year sentence for COM
pounding a felony in connection
with the death of her husband, Ray
Raymond.
Leading theatrical and moving
picture people of Southern Califor-
MIA have sought pardon or COM
mutation for Miss Mackaye, accord
ing to Keith Carlin, the governor s
executive secretary. \ formal ap-
plication for pardon was made by
Roger Marchetti, her attorney, but
the governor has written Marehetti,
informing him that no executive
action would be taken at this time.
Paul Kelly, who was convicted of
in connection with the
same case. is serving 10 year SEN
tence at San Quentin.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28
"Us and the Toad
Are INDICATED

Doubling Thomases from Tex
as have been convinced.
Reading in the Press last week
about the horned toad found alive
after spending 81 years in cor
nerstone at Eastland, Texas, num-
Der of former Texans now residing
in Imperial, labeled the story a
newspaper fake.
TO find out whether the story was
true or not, Orval Maynard wrote to
his uncle, Claude NJ. Maynard, who
resides in Eastland, and in reply
received letter stating that Claude
was present when the toad was re-
moved, saw it, watched it blink its
eyes, and swore by the family honor
that the story was true. Moreover
Re sent a picture of the toad to his
nephew, which the latter brought to
the Press office, together with the
letter.
The Maynard family has now ac-
ccptcd the tale and is busy spread
.ng the gospel of the "Texas
Toad. " While regretting that we
were doubted in the first place, we
are glad to have the assurance OF
the Maynards that when they read
the Press hereafter they will accept
what is read as the truth.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28
More Killed In
Mexican Battles
by United Press Leased Wire

MEXICO CITY, Mex, Feb. 2S.-
Reports of vigorous fighting be-
tween rebel and federal troops con
tinued today and it was made known
that 38 rebels and two federals had
teen killed within the past few
hours.
The new casualties were reported
from two separate engagements.
Federal troops under Colonel Jose
Ortiz engaged the rebels near Tep-
altitlan, in the state of Jalisco.
Vigorous fighting marked the bat
tie. Thirty rebels were killed in this
engagement.
Near Los Guajes, alD in the state
of Jalisco, another engagement was
reported in which eight rebels and
two federals were killed. One feder-
al officer was wounded in this en-
gagement.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28
PERSONALS

w. D. Carey, county auditor, re.
turned last night from Santa Rosa,
where he has been attending the
state auditors convention. He
was accompanied from San Fran
cisco by Cal Mousseau who has
been north to the convention of
county clerks.
W. d. Carey, Mont j. Reid. coun-
tv tax collector, and C. B. Smith,
deputy district attorney, are leav-
ing tonight for Los Angeles on
court business.
Ray Ellis, formerly assistant
county farm advisor here, is in the
valley for few days looking W
friends. Mr.. Ellis, who IS at pre-
sent assistant farm advisor in
Orange county has just been ap-
pointed farm advisor for Santa
Barbara county, to take office in
two weeks time. He will be join,
ed in Santa Barbara by Mrs. Ellis
and their two children.
Mrs. NJ. O. King is leaving to-
hight for Los Angeles, where she
will spend several days buying FOR
King ready to wear department.
Mrs. Katherine II. Sullivan re-
turned last night from Los Angeles
where she spent the week end pur-
chasing spring goods.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will f. Keller anu
Mrs. Keller's sister, Miss Bush,
Mr.. and Mrs. Richards and Mr. Har-
lan, all of Los Angeles, comprised
party that motored to Palm
Springs and Imperial Valley for the
week end. Mr.. Keller is one of the
stockholders of the NJ. o. King
Company.
Harry Silk of Los Angeles is in
the valley today in the interest of
the endowment fund drive for the
University of Southern California.
Mrs. C. w. Allison of Los Ange-
les is spending a few days at the
Frank Lathrop home here.
Mrs. James Glassford left this
afternoon for Sheldon, \. D., whith-
er she was called by the illness of
her sister.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28
Deputies Use
New Shotguns

George Tunstall, 81, of FL Centre
was locked up at the county 1ali
this morning.
Attaches of the sheriff s office
brought their newly acquired sawed
off shotguns into play for the first
time last night. The deputies at
tempted to stop Tunstall as he was
passing through an alleyway rum
ing from Fourth to Fifth streets
and between State and Olive streets
late last night.
1t is alleged that Tunstall rcfus-
ed to obey commands of the deputies
although they were equipped with
the heavy firearms and stepping on
the gas sought to make hurried
exit. The shotguns leaped,into action,
raining shot against his ear.
The right rear fender and the
body near the fender received the
brunt of the shelling while the
front right wheel was relieved OF
a few spokes. Though the shots
were kept low few stray leads
pierced the cover of the machine at
the rear.
The barrage failed to halt the
machine and the deputies, who had
left their own ear at considerable
distance were forced to abandon
the chase.
This morning, however, Tunstall
was arrested as he emerged from his
home, Sheriff Gillett apprehendine
him.
No formal charge has been placed
against the prisoner as yet but il
is expected that he will be charged
with resisting an officer.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28
EDITORS LEARN
HOW TO ROAR
AT LIONS CLUB

Don Bitter, chairman of the day
for the FL Centre Lions Club, took
= chance today and gathered the
editors of the several Imperial Val
ley papers as guests of the club for
the weekly luncheon at the Barbara
Worth hotel.
A Reformed Newspaperman, as
the chairman dubbed himself, he
believed lie understood how to
handle the members of the fourth
estate and keep them pacified while
iii public.
Sharing honors with the editors
were Warren Currier, president Of
the FL Centre Rotary club, and Bob
Whitelaw, president of the FL Cen
tro kiwanis club.
During the luncheon the chairman
called upon the various editors to
explain what they do, how they do
It and why, and when each had said
his say it is doubtful if any wisdom
had been impaired to the Lions.
Editors are such modest Cor dumb
bunch. The Lions withstood their
rawlings with considerable fortitude
and rcfrained from eating them
alive.
Adjutant Lorenzen, of the Sal
vation Army, outlined the plan for
the coming drive for funds and asked
the support of the Lions Club, which
WAS readily promised
The presidents of the Rotary and
kiwanis clubs extended greetings
and expressed their pleasure at be-
ing present.
Scribcs answering the roll-call in
cluded, Randall Henderson, Calexico
Chronical; George Bennitt, Holt
Vile Tribune; Jimmy Greene, I'M
perial Valley Press; Carleton JOY,
Imperial Valley Farmer; NJ. d. Wit
ter, Brawlev News; 5. c. Sorenson,
Caiipatria Herald.
Other guests of the club included
!. +. Drummer, of the j. j. Newberry
Company and Dave Allen of the
California Petroleum Company, FL
Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28
Case Settled
,..,s Out of Court

After the entire morning had been
spent in listening to evidence N
the case of f. M. Martin against
Sam Burdette, in Judge Finney's
court, the action was dismissed
upon motion of the attorney for
the plaintiff. 1t is understood that
u settlement was reached, favor
able to the defendant during the
noon recess.
Martin some time ago had Bur-
dette arrested charged with steal
ing flock of turkeys. Prelimin-
airy hearing was held, the court dis
missing the case. In the meantime
Martin had filed civil action
against Burdette and the turkeys
had been seized and put into his
possession.
1t is understood that the plain
tiff, unable to return the turkeys
to Bufdette made settlement by
paying the sum of 1926 to the de-
fendant. Utley and Nuffer ap-
peared for the defendant.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28
Brawley Pair
Held to Answer

Two men Of the Brawley district
were ordered held to answer to sup
crior court by Judge /. Mayfield
this morning, charged with unlaw-
full possession Of devices used in the
manufacture Of Intoxicating liquors.
They are Salvatore Martinez and
Queeno Roldez, alias Salvatore
Robles. Bail in each case was fix
ed at $1,000 and the defendants TO
manded to the custody Of the sher-
iff in default.
Both men were arrested by at
taches Of the sheriff's office at
points some distance east Of Braw-
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28
Posse Searching
For Bold Bandit
BY United Press Leased Wire

REEDLEY Cal, Feb. 28.-A posse
secured this district today for a
masked bandit who wounded a
japanese rancher after staging a
series Of holdups on japanese ranch
homes last night.
Armed with two revolvers, the
nlarauder forced r. Mayehere, 40
Centerville ranchcr, into his coupe.
Using his captive as ruse to call
lis prospective victims from their
homes the terrorist got $11.70 and
supply of groceries in two hold
ups.
Attempts to hold up two other
places failed when he was greeted
by a wild barrage of gunfire from
within the homesteads.
With his captive at his side the
bandit drove his ear to an isolat-
ed spot, fired into Mayehere 8 chest
and hurled him into the roadside
Mayehere is in critical condition
in a Fresno hospital today.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28
D. A. r. Will
Hold Convention
ny United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2S.- The
twentieth annual state conference
Of Daughters Of the American Revo-
luton will be formally opened here
tonight at banquet at the Ambas-
sador hotel.
The banquet will be preliminary
to the opening of the business ses-
sion which will start tomorrow.
Elections will be held Thursday and
the convention will adjourn Satur-
day.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28
Police Work to
Keep Baby Alive
by United Press Leased Wire

Los ANGELES, Feb. 2S.-Born
without the use cf her lungs, two
day old baby girl is being kept
alive here today by police officers
working in shifts with an inhalator.
The baby was born in the South
west hospital, early yesterday to
Mrs. Phoebe Schcrnard. Attending
physicians discovered shortly after
the child 5 birth that she was un-
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28
The Campaign Log

Missouri state Democratic con-
vention convenos at st. Joseph, Mo.
Former Governor j. b. a. Robert
son, of Oklahoma, said the Ku Klux
Klan would have an important part
in the Democratic campaign in his
state
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28

able to breathe properly and was
slowly dying from lack of air.
4 police inhalator squad was call
ed and worked throughout the night
and today. BY maintaining the arti-
fetal breathing for several hours
more, physicians believe the child
will live.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28

Motcrist Strikes Boy-George
Rrand of 433 Brighton street report
ed to the city police last night that
while driving his machine on Fifth
street he ran into a boy riding a
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28
Local Bov Missing-Citv polio

Local Boy Missing-Citv police
were asked late last night to assist
in a search for Walter Saunderman,
aged II, of 422 Eighth street The
voungster failed to return to his
home and as far as can be learned
he is still missing. The bov soli
newspapers and was described as
having red hair, light complexion
and when last seen was wearing
overalls, and light shirt and coat
and tennis shoes. He attends the
Lincoln school.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28
Vacation Time Demands extra

money. Start saving now. s1.00 OF
more opens an account. No finest
No fees! 1t pays SO. Imperial Val
ley Building 6 Loan Ass n. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28

We Loan to Bulld, tuy or refiu-
lnce. Tyler Insurance Agency. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28

ley where they are alleged to have
had the stills cached in ravines.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28

Dr.. A. B. Hanson, Dentist, Davis
Bldg. Extraction specialist. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28

zunliga Held To Answer-Jesus
Zumiga was ordered held to an
swer to superior court on q charge
cf grand theft following a prelim
mary hearing in the case before
Judge Mavfield yesrerdar afternoon.
Zumiga is charged with having
stolen an automobile. Complaint WAS
entered by Captain J. L. Cromer of
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28

Applesauce, with clever vau-
devillc features, March and Z. ad
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28

Cook With Gas. Inland Empire
Gas Company, 1l6 No. 9th st. Phone
62j. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28
Aliered "Peenar', Seen Pro-

Alleged "Peeper' seen Proving
4 report was filed at police head
quarters last night hy residents of
Vine street declaring that peep
cr' had been seen in the neighbor-
hood. Police began an investigation
but when they arrived the man had
made good with a hurried exit. lie
was described as wearing dark
suit and hat and was about } feet
: inches tall.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28
NEWS BRIEFS
From City and County

White To Get Hearing f.
White, who was returned from San
liiego over the weekend by Under
sheriff Underwood to face charge
or grand theft, was arraigaed be
fore Judge !. Mayfield yesterday
afternoon. The case was continued to
Wednesday afternoon for prelimin-
ary hearing and bail was fixed at
81 800. The complaint in the ease
was entered by William Lewis and
relates TO an automobile deal.
Parisfenne Beauty Snoppe. 127 N.
Fifth st. Phone 7S3. adv
Paul's Specials. fresh buttered
or sweet pop corn. Orangeade,
lemonade and Hires. Pickwick
Stages. adv
Sues For Divorce Charging cx-
treme cruel treatment Freda Ben
nett has filed action seeking divorce
against Clarence Y. Bennett. The
couple was married in Joplin. Mo,
On February -. 1924. according to
the complaint. There are TO child
rcn. The plaintiff also asks that
temporary Injunction be issued
against the defendant to restrain
linn from selling or disposing of
certain community property. valued
at approximately $1,000. William +.
North is appearing as attorney for
the plaintiff.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28
Intention To Wed-One

Intention To Wed-One notice of
intention to wed was filed at the
county clerk s office this morn
ing. 1t was as follows: Jose Martin
e.. 2G, native of Mexico and resi-
dent of Oxnard. Maria Gamboa. %,
native of Mexico and resident Of
Oxnard.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28

Brawley Man Jailed.-Pedro Ca
bcro, 80. of 'Brawlev was locked up
at the county jail this morning on
a charge of having concealed weap-
ons on his person. The arrest was
made by Brawlev police on war
rant issued by Judge Griffin, A. W.
Quick of Brawley, bringing com
plant in the matter. Cabcro was
arraigned before Judge Griffin on
the charge and bail in the ease fix
ed at $500. Hearing will be held
later but as yet date has not been
set.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28

, the city police. Zumiga was appre-
hendcd in Brawlev, the car being
in his possession. Bail was fixed at
81 500 and the defendant remanded
TO the county Jail in default.
Fryers Wanted! Highest price
paid. Phone 600. 1852 Woodward.
adv
DR.. T. J. Ruddy, Eye, Ear, Noso
and Throat specialist, of Los Ang>
les, viii be in the office of DR.. !.
\. Bowman, 532 Main St. on Sar,
urday. March 10. 1923. Call at of
flee or phone ia for appointment.
adv
City Licenses Eue- More than 80
city establishments are delinquent
N their occupation taNes for the
first quarter. it was announced by
Herman Knapp, desk sergeant at
police headquarters this morning.
. These must be paid and at once,
he declared. "Thcre are also
rumber of persons owning dogs that
have failed to take out their 1928
licenses. These should also be looked
after Immediately.
go ana SAFETY. open an account
now. No finest No fees Imperial
Valley Building & Loan Ass n. adv
Barbara Worth Hotel Club
25c up. Mechants lunch !
soc; Table d hote dinner, $10G. /
adv /.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28

Divorce Action Filed action
seeking divorce was filed at the
county clerk 5 office this morning
bv Bctsey Northern against Bennie
Northern. According to the com
plant the couple was married in
II Ceptro on December 8, 1924 and
separated ON October l6, 1926. One
child was born to the union. The
plaintiff charges that the defendant
deserted and abandoned her. James
". Glassford is attorney for the
plaintiff.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28

DR.. J. A. Bowman. Osteopatnic
Physician. 532 Main st. Phone ia.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28

Barbara Worth Hotel Club
Breakfast, 25c up. Mechants lunch
soc; Table d hote dinner, S1.0G,
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28

American Legion Show, "Apple-
sauce Palace Theater, March 3
and :. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28

go ana sarery. open an account
now. No finest No fees Imperial
Valley Building & Loan Ass n. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28

Phone 96e, TODD Poultry Ranch.
1852 Woodward. Turkeys, fat hens,
fryers, soft bone roosters, dressed
10 order. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-28

Parisfenne Beauty Shoppe. 127 N.
Fifth St. Phone 7S3. adv