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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-19
BONUSES Given
employees BY
CITY CONCERNS
Checks, Dinners, Holidays
are Among Gifts for
Working Forces.

Employers in city business firms
will play Santa Claus to their EN-
ployes by means of bonuses or tur-
key dinners during the holidays.
The board of directors of the
City Trust Company will give a
turkey dinner to sixty-eight en-
ployes at the indianapolis Athletic
Club, Thursday night. The guest
list includes employees of the City
Securities Company and the City
Discount Company, affiliated con-
Germs. There Will be a Christmas
tree and after the dinner each EN-
ploye will receive a gift. There also
will be musical program.
The Continental National Bank
is giving $40 gold piece to each
employee. The Aetna Trust and
Savings Company is giving gold,
but how much is being kept as
surprise for next week, when the
pay checks are distributed.
Vonnegut Gives Bonus
The Vonnegut Hardware Com
pany gave out it's bonus last week.
so that the employees could use it for
Christmas shopping. Checks wer4
based on length of service and
salary The Peoples State Bank
figured Christmas bonus checks in
the same way.
The Meyer-Kiser Bank figured
Christmas checks according 10
loyalty displayed toward the institu-
ton.
The Link Belt Manufacturing
Company is giving the Monday pre-
ceding Christmas day, off, so the
holiday season may be three days
in succession.
Checks from Glass Company
The Marietta Glass Company OBJ
serves the holiday by giving check
OF not less than S. to employees who
have been with the firm more thar
eight weeks, and from that amount
up, depending on position held and
length of service.
All employees of the Marmor
Motor Car Company will be guests
Christmas eve at a turkey dinnel
in the company's club room.
The Great Western Oil Company
will give a S. bill to each employe
and Christmas day off.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-19
STARS, DIRECTORS BEAR
ROBERTS TO HIS GRAVE
Hollywood Pays Tribute to Memory
of Noted Character Actor.

81 United Press
HOLLYWOOD, Cal, Dec. 49,
Theodore Roberts was buried Tues
day in Hollywood cemetery, near the
studios where his motion picture
characterHations made him an in
ternational figure.
Scores of movie stars and actors
attended the services, which were
conducted by the Elks. Cecil B.
and William De Mile and George
Fawcett we're among the active pail
bearers. Douglas Fairbanks, Richard
BarthelmeSS, Milton Stills and others
we're honorary pallbearerS.
Roberts died last Friday of uremia
after an influenza attack.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-19
HOW MUCH TO Debut
QUESTION TO COURT
Girls Seeks Money From Trust
Fund Estate to Enter Society.

Fund Estate to Enter Society.
BIZ United Press
MILWAUKEE,, Dec. 10. - The
question of just how much money
it takes to put a girl across" in
her debut into New York society
was placed before a judge in cir
cult court.
Miss Elizabeth Plankington re-
ceiveS $4,000 a month from the trust
fund of her late multimillionaire
father. That was enough for COR
binary conditions" Elizabeth's
mother, Mrs. Alexandra Stuart
Plankington, said, but more money
will be needed for the debut.
William Woods Plankinton Jr.
went before the court with his
mother to obtain an allowance of
$500, for an automobile. William
Jr. also receives $4,000 monthly I'M
der the terms of his fathers will.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-19
SET UTILITY PROBE
Federal Body Is Scruitinizing Prop
aganda. Methods in January.

Federal Body Is Scruitinizing Prop
uganda, Methods in January.
b Times Special
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-The
federal trade commission will re-
sumo it's scrutiny of propaganda
methods of public utility companies
early in January.
1t made this announcement. sub
ject to change if court hearings in
the Electric Bond and Share Com
pany case conflict with the pro-
gram.
The greater part of the power
company investigation must wait
until the Electric Bond and Share
case has been disposed of. The
company has questioned the right
of the commission to examine hold
ing company receipts and expendi-
lures, and has refused to produce
its books.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-19
SUES OVER INCISION

Drainage Tube Left in Body 10
Years, Patient Charges.
BIZ United Press
NEWARK, N. j., Dec. 19.-Murray
Weinstein brought suit for $4,000
against DR.. Oliver Blanchard, who
he said, left rubber drainage tube
in an incision after an operation
on him nineteen years ago, when
Weinstein was 4-yearS-old.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-19
NEW OFFICERS NAMED
Architectural Club Selects Directors
at Annual Banquet.

Kenneth w. Williams was elected
president of the Indianapolis Archi-
tectural Club; Vernon Kniptash.
vice president; G. w. Apologize Jr.,
secretary, and Alden Meranda,
treasurer, at the annual banquet
Tuesday night, at the Columbia
Club.
John c. Sohn, retiring president
was presented with a gavel by Ed
ward Clemens on behalf of the club.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-19
PHILLY DRIVES
OUT RUM And
GAMING KINGS
Police Force Cleaned Up;
Great Progress Made in
Four Months.

Four months ago Judge Edwin o.
gate Philadelphia's underworld and find
out about gambling bootlegging and
police corruption What has been ac-
complished is told in the following story.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-19

QELlEVNC that the people of New Britain and vicinity are entitled to the very best of every thing, and in keeping with our forty-two~year-old policy of being always abreast of the times, we have just finished building and equipping one of the finest daines for city of this size to be found anywhere in these United States.
 We are particularly proud of the ultra modern equipment housed in our new home, and we cord ialy invite the public to inspect these marvellous facilities for producing milk and cream that will conform to the highest standards of purity and quality.
 We particularly invite the school children to inspect our new plant, since milk is such an import
New Britain herald., 1928-01-19

ant food for children and because we know that youthful minds will be deeply impressed with the elaborate equipment we have installed here for the protection of youthful health.
 Since 1886 this firm has been constantly growing, and our new plant and its equipment stand as monument to the progress we have made. We believe it fitting that at this time we should acknowledge our indebtedness and our gratefulness to our thousands of loyal friends and patrons who have made our success possible.
 It is our sincerest hope that they will evey,> one accept this cordial invitation to visit and in- spec our new home.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22
THEY DESERVE 1T

The TACT that the decision of Judge Sddons at
Washington yesterday, if upheld by the higher courts
that wealthy oil operator and noted detec-
tive must to JAIL is of only secondary importance to
the effect which the decision may have upon future
cases, where wealthy are brought to the bar of
justice.
Judge Siddons declared that Harry Sinclair and
William j. Burns guilty of contempt of court in
that they caused jurors in the famous Fall-Sinclair
trial to be "shadowed" placed under surveillance
by detectives. Two other men, Burns son and Henry
Mason Day, Slnclalrs agent also found guilty
Sinclair and Burns had advanced as reason for the
of detectives, their fear that attempt would be
made by the government which was prosecuting the
case in question, to tamper with the jury The gov
ernment, the other hand charged that the detec-
tves used to intimdate the jury and influence
them to return verdict favorable to Sinclair and
Fall. The court upheld the latter contention
Honest throughout the country have long
since condemned the tactics used by Sinclair. If he
had nothing to fear, he would not have found
sary to employ detectives The present is only
another offshoot of the Shiny Teapot Dome scandal,
one of the blacklist bots upon the nations history,
when who should have been the highest type of
citizenship sold out for money
Judge Siddons, by his decision denies that it is
permissible to place Jurors under surveillance Un-
doubtedly the higher courts must uphold his decision.
Juries have always been protected by the law which
guards them during their service that they will
not be influenced in their deliberations by any agency
Possibly Sinclair and Burns with their minor
agents, may go to Jail, but is not likely that
any wealthy defendant will hire to watch jury,
for long time to
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22
WASHINGTON'S TENACLTY

OF the many virtues attributed to the character
OF George Washington shines forth more clearly
through the years than his tenacity.
His courage leadership, generosity, his sense of
fairness, his military ability and his craftsmanship
nave been recounted and Too little
ton has been made of his ability stick to his course
IN the face of obstacles that we'll might have
Whelmed even such strong character Washington.
His early life, from his first efforts surveyor,
through the colonial campaigns, show many instances
where it required plenty of moral courage to carry
through the task he set for himself
During the years he led the military forces
of the struggling United States Washington was be-
set by difficulties that rarely fall to the lot of any
man, and leave him with sufficient strength to perse-
we're Keeping together a-equipped, undiscipned
and unpaid body of troops, was in itself gigantic
task Inspiring them with courage to face and over
come a wel-tralned and splendidly equipped enemy
demanded superhuman effort. Carrying on in the
face of dissatisfied troops jealous and quarrelsome
officers, treason, required tenacty big enough
to disregard everything but the ultimate goal, and
WashlngtonS wonderful character supplied it.
Even after success had crowned his Revolutionary
efforts and Washington had been honored by being
chosen the first president of his country demand
was made upon his tenacity The young country was
poorly equipped and rebellious was his Cont
mental army. So much that at last the wonderful
spirit was forced to and the great Washington
declared he would rather be in his grave than in the
presidency. But he held until the end, refusing
further duty only because he believed it contrary to
the best interests of his country
Many lessons can be learned from the life of this
Of the greatest leaders in the history of the
world Too often who enjoy the fruits of his strug-
giles satisfied with the legend of the cherry tree
of the silver dollar being hurled the Potomac
similar trivial incident in Washington's life
as being sufficient knowledge of him.
study of his life is in itself liberal education,
proof that the proper fundamentals of character,
properly applied bound to bring success and that
they avail little unless those endowed with them have
the tenacity to hold fast to them.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22
TEN YEARS AGO
February %. 1918

The Fl Centric Masonic Temple
was destroyed by fire, which orr
ginated early in the morning. The
loss was estim;< ed at 100000, and
was almost entirely covered by in
Surancc. A defective flue or wir-
ing was believed to be responsible.
The first floor was damaged by
smoke and water only, but is in
such condition that it cannot be oc-
cupied for many weeks. The 1mpcr-
ial firemen joined thos FL Centre
fircmen about ! a. m. With every
store building in the city occupied,
a serious situation is created for
the Irrigation district, land office
and exemption board, having quar-
tcrs there. Miss Helen Shaw, d"
putty treasurer of the Irrigation dis
trict, was in the thick of the fight
to save the district records, enter
.ng the building through smoke anC
water several times.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22
New Complaint
Against Teacher
By School Board

A second amended complaint in
the case of the Dixieland School
District, a political subdivision of
the state, against Sara f. Shears,
also known as Sara +. Wallace, was
filed at the county clerk 5 office
yesterday afternoon.
The complaint charges that the de-
fsndant through fraud and deceit
caused the board of trustees of the
district to enter into Il contract with
her for the school year of 1928
at the sum of $l635 for duties as
instructrcSS.
The complaint sets forth that dur
ing the previous year contract had
hccn entered into with the teacher
ut the sum of 1900 with the provis
ion that she receive $l5 Il month
in addition as rental for house
during Il nine months period. AZ
cording to the complaint this agree
ment was only set forth at the top
of the contract and the remainder
of it made out as though she re
ceived Il straight salary of 81 ,6@5
divided equally into nine monthly
payments.
The complaint charges that the
portion of the contract containing
the clause relative to the house rem
tai had been burned away and that
the teacher presented the remand
or OF the contract as a true copy
Of her contract for the previous
year. 1t further asserts that the
board of trustees were newly elect
cd to office and did not at the time
Of entering the contract know any
thing relative to the house rental.
The plaintiff asks that the con
tract be declared void. Vaughn
Thompson is appearing as counsel
for. the plaintiff.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22
THEATERS

Norma Shcarer, whose latest star
ring vehicle for Metro -Goldwyn-
Mayer, "The Latest from Paris,
comes to the Valley Theater to-
night, is one jump ahead of all the
other screen stars in Hollywood!
One of the breaks of the film
gave Miss Shearer the role Of
Young travelling saleswoman in the
new picture. The fact that she is
on the road for Il New York whole
sale house, showing the advance
spring styles of women's coats,
suits and gowns, made it manda-
tory that Norma hive access to ad'
vance modes which even the gene
raj trade is not yet in touch with.
Hats will continue to be small.
but they will be elaborately trim
med with braid, hand painting, nov
city stitching and flat jewels
The most. startling innovation of
the spring season is the novel use OF
color, Miss Shearcr says practically
all of the spring frocks in her line
combine such shades as bright yel-
low with bright blues, cherry red
with navy blue and green with pale
pink.
In "The Latest from Paris, -
which was directed by Sam Wood,
Ralph Forbes has the leading male
romantic role. In the east are such
film celebrities rs George Sidney,
Bert Roach, Tencn Holtz, Margaret
Landis, William Bakcwell and 9TH
ers.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22

" As soon as he falls asleep You and
will sneak in through the window
and catch him. It's the best plan
ever thought of. 1t 5 sure to work. y
Maybe, : sighed the Bob Cat,
tendcrlv feeling of his icicle-spcar-
cd tail. Its worth trying. I'll
help YOU.
Come on, them" said the Fox.
IFS night, now. Uncle Wiggily
will be tuning in for the different
stations. We II hide in the bushes
and watch. As soon as he falls asleep
when he listens to the bedtime
music, that will be our chance.
Surely enough Uncle Wiggily, as
he did every evening, also on this
particular night, sat in his easy
clair in front of the radio.
"Well, | wonder what's on the
air?' murmured Mr.. Longears. "Oh,
no, hum!' he yawned. 81 m sleepy
Being out with Jackie and Peetie,
throwing icicle spears at the snow
man made me sleepy, | guess. But
bow that Bob Cat ran when | stuck
the spear in his tail,' chuckled the
rabbit. :" Ha, ha, How he did run! =
eyes, and you'll run when get
after you snarled the Bob Cat
who, hiding in the bushes with the
Fox, under the rabbit 5 window,
heard what Mr.. Longears was say
Ing.
Uncle Wiggilv turned the knobs
Of his radio and soon, out of the
loud speaker, was coming soft
music.
"Ah, this is lovcly,' murmurcd
the bunny gentleman. cit is so
soothing. l wish l could play like
that.'
He leaned back in his easy chair.
More and more softly the music
played. Uncle Wiggily's head began
to nod.
"Sce, What did I tell you,'
whispered the Fox to the Bob Cat.
"Hc will soon be fast asleep and
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22
Bedtime Stories
By HOWARD E. GARIS
Copyright, 1927, by Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate
UNCLE WIGGILY'S RADIO

"Rat-a-tat-tat!' sounded a knock
On the door of the den where the
Bob Cat lived.
".Who's there?' snarled the bad
chap with the silly little tail.
u am. DON be cross. = whined
the Fox. q came to tell YOU of
fine way I Just thought of to
catch Uncle Wiggily. :
''Don't talk to me about that
rabbit" howled the Bob Cat. !
never want to see him again" "
..Whv not?' asked the Fox.
''I'd like to see him right now,
after YOU and l have caught him.
! want some nibbles off his ears.
Why don t you want to see him
again -
"Becausc. Look herc," exclaimed
the Rob Cat. Opening the door for
the Fox, the Bob Cat showed his
tail.
WHY, it 5 got a hole in" howl
ed the Fox in surprise.
"Of course,' snarled the Bob
Cat. " Uncle Wiggily made that hole
in my tail by throwing an icicle
spear at me when l was hiding in
the bushes this no4ning waiting
to catch him.
"Whv didn t YOU hide 50 he
wouldn I see you?'' asked the Fox.
u fear YOU are not sly enough, Mr..
Bob Cat
- thought I was we'll hidden, -
mcwrd the Cat with the silly, little
bunch Of fuzz over his hind leg.
But my tail must have stuck up.
Anyhow that rabbit threw a spear at
it and had 70 run away, it panied
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell Of I'm
perial Valley for this Dats
In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
February %. 1909

The following were appointed
members of the entertainment com
mittee of the Imperial Board Of
Trade to make arrangements for
the entertainment of the large
crowd of Los Angeles excursionists
expected here soon: George II. r.
Shaw, r. II. Benton, George p.
Blair, f. f. Pattcn, Z. f. Howe. w.
ID. Conser, w. s. Corwin, A. l.. Lor-
fer, d. G. Aplin, f. X. Carrier, IL.
f. Park, Arthur Edgar, II. w.
Brewer, George Varney, l. L. Will
son, Bert R. Chaplin, Frank Sakus-
bury, J. b. Parazettc, II. V. Thomp'
son, II. NJ. Mccall and C. II. Brad
Shaw.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22

cr, WhiIc nothing is better for heal.
ing than menthol. The two make
a complete skin corrective, some
thing YOU have not had before.
While the sulphur clears up the
pimplcs, blackheads and eczema
bfotchcs, the mcnthol heals the
broken and sore tissue. It's won
dcrful how this combination works.
Long standing eases of skin troubles
are cleared up, often in two or three
day s time. Rowles Mcntho Sui
phur is inexpensive and all drug
gists supply it in jars ready to use.
BE sure it's Rowlcs. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
February %. 1913

George f. Hebner was made head
of the Edgar Brothers store at Holt
Vile.
Superintendent of Schools L. F.
Cooley brought in some very fine
specimens of asparagus today.
A. G.. Burrcl returned from San
Francisco where he attended the
state meeting of chambers of COM
mcrce.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. V. Newton of
Gatesville, Texas, who recently
bought two lots and started build
ing cottage near the high school
moved into their home.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22

then we can creep in and catch him.
Ism t this Il good trick -
''It seems so, whispered the
Bob Cat. "But YOU never can tell
what Uncle Wiggily. will do. 1t looks
as if we might catch him.
Softer and softer played the mus
ic. Uncle Wiggilv's head nodded
more and more. His eyes closed and
then the Fox aud Bob Cat began
creeping toward the window. Did
they get Uncle Wiggiiy' No, indeed!
But how they were fooled is such a
queer story that ! must wait until
tomorrow night to tell you. Then,
in ease the grocery boy will leave
a dozen eggs for the pussy cat to
play marbles with, I'll tell you
about Uncle Wiggily's s electric
light
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22
Flying ParsOn'
To Run Again

NEW YORK, Fen. 22.--lIarold
Cutbill, the "fIying parson,' viii
make his first start since March,
1922, when he lines up for the 500
meter race in the annual Masonic
indoor track meet tonight,
Recently rcinstatcd By the \. \.
l., Gutbill will attempt to regain his
form .of six years ago when he WAS
one of the outstanding middle dis.
tant runners in the country.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22

me SO much. So that s why l say
don I talk to me about Uncle Wig
gily."
ooh, but l must talk of him, :
whispered the Fox. q have just
thought Of the finest way to catch
him. if YOU II help me-"
"HoW?' asked the Bob Cat, ten
derly touching one paw to his icicle
speared tail. 'What can we do?''
Looking around the den to
make sure no rabbits were hiding
there, though there was small chance
of that, the Fox whispered:
"Tonight Uncle Wiggily is going
10 listen over the radio. He always
falls asleep after he has set for i
time in his easy chair listening to
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22

what 5 on the air. | We watched him
through the window many nights,
Of late, and l know just what he
does. Always, after he has listened
to the radio for while, the old
gentleman rabbit falls asleep
Well, what of it?" asked the
Bob Cat.
Lots Of it, answered the Fox
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22

Experiments at the Mcloland EX-
pertinent Station indicates that cal
carata vetch is the best winter COW
cr crop for Imperial county grape
fruit groves.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22
My Skin Is
Hopeless"

You won t say
that if you will
use the skin cor
rectiVc that works
two ways at once!
Your skin must
be both cleared
and healed. Sui
phur is "A remark
able skin clarifi
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22

II, G.. Farnswurth Of FL Centre
owns " of the - highest producing
COWS tested during 1927 in the Inn
rerlal County Cow Testing Assocla-
tion.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22
"DAIRY D4 Y'

Once again Imperial Valley is invited to take
notice of the industry which is the backbone of the
valleys prosperity-dairying
Saturday, in this city darymen from all parts
bration, which will be held in conjunction with the
meeting of the California Dairy Council.
Dairy Day. programs in the past have been of
as much interest to the merchant, banker and other
businessmen, it has been to those intimately con-
nected with the dairy industry The present prom
ises to be equal to- if not surprising previous ceebra
tions, in interest
Leaders in all branches of industry should make
it point to attend the Dairy Day" program, at
overlooks the opportunity to acquant himself with
pertinent facts regarding the dairy industry, is
glecting fundamental factor in the of his
own business.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22

Hoover undoubtedly lost vote-that Florida
newspaper correspondent who faxed interview
with him.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22

motor tourist says he found towns in the South
west so hospabe that they scattered tacks in the road
TO persuade travellers to stop there.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-02-22

This fellow who looped-the-loop 1925 times, prob
ably goes windmill riding his vacation.