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Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-14
Gives
Splendid Talk
To Rotary Club

FL Centre Rotarians and their
guests yesterday enjoyed the some
what unique experience of receiving,
for the price of Il dollar luncheon,
easily 500 worth of legal counsel
at the hands of Harvey II. Athcr-
ton, attorney, of San Diego.
At the invitation OF the local or
ganization, Athcrton delivered Il
talk for which he has gained quite
widespread recognition throughout
the state, under the title, elf !
should Die Tonight. While, at
first thought, the subject is one not
altogether pleasant of contempla-
tion. the talk soon proved to be of
extraordinary practical and educa-
tionaI value, dealing largely with a
few simple rules involved in the
drawing of proper wills, and matters
having to do with inheritance, sue
ccssion, and the problems brought
about, through death, in the disposl-
tion of property and material eff
fcctS.
President Charles +. Soncs prcsid
ed throughout the meeting, prcccd'
ing the speaker of the day IN hand
ling Of routine club business, inter.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-14
SOCIETY AND CLUB NEWS
Social Brevities

Candy. cakes aud pics, all home
made, will hr sold tomorrow morn
mo hy members OF the freshman
girls class Of state street Christian
church. in front of the NJ. Q. King
department store. Some especially
tasty foods will be offered for sale.
and will solve the sunday dinner
problem Of the business woman OF
those busy with Christmas shopping.
Members Of the Present Day Club
are advised that the meeting to,
night at the home ot Mr. and Mrs
Mont j. Reid has been called off
duo to th. Illness of Mr. Reid.
Episcopal Gu''d mcmners and
their friends are reminded Of the
rummagr Satc tomorrow at tn Ed
Rovcc Transfer company and are
advised that donations will be well
comed. Rummagc may be left with
Ms. !. f. SnivcIy at j9l FL Centro
avenue. or will hc called for by
telephonirg Mrs. II. Y. Hughes, 2lo
or Mrs. Sniyely. 226.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-14

Ia honor ef the official visit Of
Mrs. Alice j. Gill. president of the
California American Legion AuNil-
iary and Mrs. Ethel Flynn, state
secretarN.treasurcr members Of the
county council of the American lie
gion Auxiliary met last night Ut Las
Flores for a banquet aud round
table forum.
Mrs Gill spoke on the child wei
fare conference which is to he held
in san Francisco next week. with
state chairmcn and northern dis
trict chailmen planning to attend.
She outlined the activities Of TINS
department and stressed the fac;
the child welfare work is the prin-
ciplc object al the American Legion
Auxiliary. Mrs. Gill also spoke on
the children : homes at Burbank
and Oakland.
Mrs. Flynn's talk WAS al6ng the
same lines - that OF Mrs. Glli.
She also expressed her pleasure for
the trip to Andrade and around the
valley Yesterday.
FL Centre and Imperial units Were
complimcnted on their membership
work. The state officials answered
MANY questions on membership ana
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-14
IMPERIAL MANS
FATHER DIES AT
ADVANCED AGE

Grim F. Thompson, 81. former
Ohio newspaprrman and father of
Leroy Thompson, publisher of the
Imperial Enterprise, died at his
home in Imperial last night.
Thompson, who at one time was
managing editor of the Circlcvillc
Democrat and Watchman, at Circle
willie. O.. lived in Imperial for 10
years.
Born at Shadrsville, O., ON Jan
uary -. 1876 he went to Circle
willie in 1868 where he learned the
printing lrado on the Democrat and
Waterman and later became man,
aging editor of the paper
Thompson married Mary Myers on
October "a, 1876 They had two
children. Lloyd W. Thompson and
Leroy NJ. Thompson.
In 1906 the family came to Cali
fornia. Previous to living in lmpe.
rial The meme was made at Alham.
bra. Mrs. Thompson died November
10, 1928.
Besides his son. Leroy NJ. Thomp
son, the veteran ncwspaperman Is
survived by two sisters, Mrs. +. W
Schryver and Miss Lulu Thompson
of Ohio. He was member of the
Methodist church and the Odd Eel.
lows lodge, having been member
of the fraternal order over 50 years
Tn" body now is at B. f. Lemon 5
funeral chapel and tomorrow will be
taken to Alhambra for burial in San
Gabriel cemetery Monday.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-14
Fine Exhibition
On East Side

Members Of the Woman 5 ClNlc
Jmprovemcnt club were hosteSSes al
nm interesting arts and crafts eA-
hibit Yesterday. held in the tastslde
Community clubhouse. All kinds ol
handiwork were displayed, incIud-
ing necdlework. tatting, crochetlhg
snd lam mpsl,a1cs Mrs. l.. Davis acts
as instructor for the class. Judges
yesterday were Mrs. L. Q. Carter
Mrs. W. \. Payne and Miss EXC
Lee Kelly.
Dinner WAS served throughout the
dav under the direction Of Mrs,
Sarah Naples, and was well pat
renized.
Several activities are being plan
ned by the club. including hrlsf-
mas program at the clubhouse
December p. Members of the Chit-
dren7s Home at Oakland will be Fe-
membered by the club members
who are planning 10 send them 4
Christmas box.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-14
MRS. ALICE GILL AND MRS. ETHEL FLYNN
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY OFFICIALS,
HONOR GUESTS AT COUNTY COUNCIL BANQUET

eligibility during the round table
discussion.
During the business session. Mrs.
II. T. Miller, county council prr>i-
dent, announced that FL Centre unit
had won the first prize for having
membership paid up for 1929.
Adopt Uniforms
Uniforms which will be used dur
ins all public work such as inStalla-
ton. initiation and paradcs. were
adopted 10y the council
The guests of honor and unit pres,
idcntS were presented with pretty
c"r~agc bouquets If NioIctS and TINY
yellow chrysanthemumS, carving
out the auxiliary color<.
Music for the evening was fur
ni>hed through the courtesy Of Miss
Margaret Collins Of Central Union
high school, and three Junior college
girls.
About 50 council members Were
present including unit presidents.
Miss Mae Juvcnal, Brawlcy; Miss
Ethel Pratt. lmperial Mrs. Martin
Munson. Holtvillc and Mrs Herman
Conger, FL Centre. were unit prcSi.
dents in attendance. Mrs. II. p
Wilkie of Brawley. 1lth district
chairman Of community service and
Campfire and Girl Scout activities
was among the officials attending.
The next council meeting will be
held at the home of Mrs. Herman
Congcr in Imperial, sometime in
January.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-14
Expert Explains
Flying Course

\, b. Carlton, a representative Of
the Rankin System, Inc, a flying
instruction course, addressed a large
audience Of aviation enthusiasts at
Hotel Oregon Tuesday night.
As an introduction to the expla.
nation of the FLYING instruction svs.
ten, Carlton outlined the develop.
ment of the airplanc. The first
plane was flown - years ago and
since that time the advancement
from the light experimental craft
constructed by such pioneers as the
Wright brothers, to the great planes
now operating day and night over
established passenger lines, is almost
beyond belief.
According to the speaker, the
Rankin System is not a CORES
pondcncc course but it is so com
piled as to serve the busy man. The
instruction follows the line of army
and navy methods exclusive Of the
military mancuvcrs and tactics.
Before student is permitted to
20 to the field for ground and fly.
ing instruction he must pass a writ
ten examination on why "A Ship flies,
The Rankin System is used by S.
+. Payson, local aviator, who has
| planes stationed at the Imperial
I Valley Airport.
According TO Payson, the CaIifor-
MIA Aircraft Operators Association.
branch Of the Los Angeles Cham
Der of Commerce, after a survey Of
large acronautical companies, an.
nounccd the estimate that there
will be a shortage of $50 pilots on
the Pacific coast in 1929.
The estimate was based on the
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-14
PITHIAN SISTERS
ELECT OFFICERS

Election of officers WAS held last
night bv members Of the Pythlan
Sisters. with Mrs. Hattie Morrison
being elected past chief and Mrs.
Hattie Stewart, most excellent
chief.
Other officers include Bornjrr
Duer. senior: Juanita He'll, junior;
Martha steele. manager; Rose
Wakefield. mistress of records and
correspondence; Josie Grider, mis-
trcSs Of finance;.-Bird Hobby. pro
tector; Nellie Gillctt, guard; Eliza
beth smith, installation Officer
Martha steele. trustee; Edith Miles.
pianist and Nina Stafford, press
correspondent.
Sadie IIcndrv Of Ca:exi,o. past
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-14
Engineers Will
Study New Road

Improvement Of Imperial Valley 5
roads is subject Of interest to all
valley residents, and one which is
receiving the attention Of the state
and federal agencies. G. II. Sweet
ser, district engineer, i" send
ing an engineer from the federal
bureau of public ROADS to go over
the proposed Laguna short route.
The engineer will be accompanied
ON the survey by NJ. NJ. Sweeney,
chairman of the Laguna road com
mittrc of the Associated Chambers
of Commerce of Imperial County
aud by Robert Hays, secretary of
the FL Centre chamber. Ii is expect
ed that thc engineer from the san
Francisco bureau will spend several
DAYS in this vicinity.
On Friday, T.. f. East, chief en-
ginccr Of the Automobile Club of
Southern California, will arrive
from Los Angeles and will spend
the balance of the week working
out the Laguna short road project
and studying other roads in the val.
lev
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-14
MRS. SULLIVAN
OPENS SPLENDID
new SHOP HERE

FL Centre is to have Il decided ad-
diton to its shopping district with
the informal opening of katherine
Sullivan's Exclusive shop for
Women. corner of Sixth and Main
streets, on December Il. She has
spared no pains and expense in fit
ting the shop into one of the most
attractive establishments of its
kind in Southern California.
Green, gold and blue wall be car
ried out in the color scheme of the
large display room, with hangings
and easy chairs furthering the ct-
feet. Oriental rugs will adon the
tile floors. adding to the richness of
the setting. In order TO give her
patrons, which she draws from all
over the valley. the best lighting
effects. Mrs. sullivan has arranged
to have large mirrors placed about
the shop and will have rcflcctors
placed over the display windows, of
which there are II in all. Another
feature which is certain to appeal
10 shoppers from out OF town, is the
beautifully appointed restroom
which will be fitted with comtor-
table chairs and reading lamps.
Mrs. Sullivan's wide experience
with Marshall Field and Steven
Brothers in Chicago us buyer for
many years. has been used to de.
eided advantage in her selection
for her new establishment. She will
feature advancc spring models in
afternoon. street and evening gowns
as we'll as spring coats, millinery
and accessories.
Among her we'll selected stock of
evening gowns the young miss in
her teens may find some lovely
models of the bouffant type in
Satins trimmed in vclvcts and lace
aud the woman seeking more
sophisticated gowns will find
models to suit her fancy in black
Satins Stdddcd with rhincstuncs
veIyets and chiffons. Some smart
models in red taffcta with cmbroid-
cred panels are certain to please
many.
Smart street and evening wraps
may be found for all types and
suitable for all occasions. ono par
ticular model is OF MallinSon :
hroadclotn with collar and cuffs Of
mink tails combined wit brown
squirrel. MallinSon 5 broHdrloth is
featured in good many OF Mrs.
sullivan 5 models. though her Eng
liSh and Scotch twccds will no
doubt find many admirers, as Will
some good looking modes of import
Cd camrl'> hair.
New Ideas Offered
One finds Il number of new ideas
in spring millinery. with hats in
satin and frlts the most popular
Several models OF felt and braid
combined are among the newer idra>
while tn Gloria NWanSou polks in
black satin have Il decided appeal.
Oriental pleatrd skirts imported
from China Will be- featured by Ms
Sullivan md are expected to arriv,
in time for the grand opening III,
first 0t the year. SA, viii have q
complete Inc OF sweaters to go with
these skirts prom m.slHg something
entirely NOW for valley shoppers.
Mrs. Sullivan, who will soon be-
gin her eighth year in business il
Imperial Valley, has Il large ellen
tclr. which she gained from her fan
business methods and modorat,
prices. shoppers are assured that a
far a Styt" and quality are con
reIned, enc need no longer 20 tC
the coaS' ccntrrS to purchase one
wardrobe, as til" latest and smartcs'
in feminine wearing apparel viii b,
found at Mrs Sullivan : shop.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-14
TICKETS on SALE
FOR GUILD DANCE

Tickets for the Episcopal Guild
Dance December - have been
placed ON sale and may be secured
from W. \. Tondro, David l.. Good
rich or Frank Weir or may he pur-
chased at the door the night of the
dance.
Plans for the affair are going
ahead. with promise Of an enjoy
able time assured by securing a
we'll known orchestra aud number
of clever program features.
Quite number Of the Younger set
who are home from colleges for The
Christmas holidays will be in at
tendance.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-14
Girls!
This New Powder Gives You
"H!"

At last the powder you've been wish
ing forl Gives adorable peachbloon
effect. Captivating, ravishing frag-
rance. Blends perfectly. Can't be de-
.ected as powder Partisan beauties
are going wild over Pussywillow. as
this marvellous new personality powder
is called. IN 5 ski-tones and white.
Be first to use il. Choose YOUR very
own personal shade TODAY at all
,oilet goods counters.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-14

grand chicf. was present last night
a> visitor.
Due 10 several important bust
ness matters scheduled to come up
in the near future. no definite date
has been st for installation, but it
is expected to bc held late in Jan
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-14
Friday, december IA, 1928
spcrscd with laugh h-provoking com

spcrscd with laugh-provoking com
mcnt among the members.
Rotarian visitors were: Ed ~.
Walsh. Occanside; Harry HeyIum,
Long Beach; J. r. Snyder, Ray Will
son, Holtvilc; Tom Anderson, Clatc
Parsons, CaIcxico, and G. L. Boyd
ston, Brawlcy.
Guests included Mrs. II. II. Athcr-
ton, Mrs. A. Terrence, Miss f. Tor
renee, San Diego; NJ. S. Slaughter,
Riverside; Ralph Reynolds, {. l..
Collins, y. G. Draton, II. y. Hughes,
II. Robinson, Fl Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-14

The Lasscn county farm bureau
has secured extension of several
electric light and power lines dun.
ing 1928.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-14
HOUSE

Continues consideration Of inter
ior department appropriation bill.
Rep. LaGuardia, Rep, y. y, t.
talk on |cStriS sinking.
Rep. Swing, Rep, California, to
talk ON Boulder dam.
Census committee considers reap.
portionmcnt bill.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-14

Tie Cereal seed rcclcaner and
duster at Livcrmore, Alameda coun
ty. has to date treated $50 tons Of
seed grain.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-14

past growth of the industry, as re
lated to the number of men now re-
cciving FLYING instructions.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-14

j. J.. Browning, Crimes, Coluso
county, recently sold seven carloads
Of hogs for which he received about
Sl4 900.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-14
Congress Today
by United Press Leased Wire
SENATE

Continues Boulder dam .dchatc
with prospect of passing Swing
Johnson bill
Postofficc, subcommittee contin-
ucs investigation of traffic in fed
cral patronage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-06

II, Little Rays High
Shoe black or tan
cali lace style, broad
Nature last. Sizes ~
Ia ~ :. Il Ia y
widths.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-06

Velour and hannels. Smart we'll tailored
coats. with fur collars and some with fur cuffs,
also some with throw ties. Full lined and in
terined Sizes 7 to II years.
(Secop Floor
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-11

member whether he had made quot.
ed statements.
Testimony Of n G. Grass, co-own-
er or n Dallas barber shop. hat Ad-
ans said he was going to "kill'
Mathews unless he succeeded In col
lecting the bet money, was attacked
In testimony by two witnesses today
George Gregory. "a the
same shop. declared that Adams did
not say he was going TO kill Math-
cws. There was considerable discus
cussion Of the bet, he said. but II
that statement was made Adams did
not make II, Gregory said. His tes-
timony was corrohorated ~ Bon
Tisdale, barber in the shop.
After identifying the mysterious
Clyde X. Vest Of Waco. alleged ~
the state to have collected 5000
election wage due Adams. and putt
ting the slain mans wife on INC
stand to offer brief testimony. the
state rested Yesterday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-11
RAMSEY GOES

CONTINUED from page onc.l
ing slain Mathews after a disagree
mcnt over the bet.
The telegram told Mathews that
Vest" was going 10 call for the
money. and the affidavit also ap-
proved delivery Of the money to
Vest
Ramsey. n his testimony today.
said that he resided AZ Bolton; that
his name was ". 7. Ramsey and not
W.. Tom Ramsey; that MS middle
initial j. for Taylor and not
Tom" that the telegram ana affi-
dayit were faxed.
Tells Of Shooting
Ramsey, IN addition, said he new
er had known a man by the name Of
Clyde H.. Vest lie also described
the shooting OF Mathews. 70 which
he Said he was an eyewitness.
Ramsey and Adams met Matthews
a a street corner. Ramsey said, and
after Mathews had been asked about
the election bet he told Adams ne
NouiuH Pay AudINr the money ana
that Mathews said: "If you fool with
me, I'm going to get a gun and shoot
your head off"
When Mathews made that state
ment he drew back. his hands in his
pockets, Ramsey testified. Adams
also stepped backward. almost knock
ing Ramsey down. he said.
What did you think Mathews was
going TO do when he stepped back .r
defense counsel asked.
II supposed he was going IN Mil
him. CAdams) he replied.
Adams then shot Mathews twice.
Ramsey declared. lie said he did
not participate in the chase down
the street. when Adams IL alleged
70 have shot Mathews three more
times.
Deny Threat Made
Adams conversation at the time
Of the shooting and Immediately aft
erward was 'jumbled and almost in-
coherent Ramsey testified.
On cross-examination. Ramsey was
asked questions relative % his tes-
timony before the grand jury. and on
many occasions he said he didn't re-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-11
MEDICOS ISSUE
WARNINGS HERE

Although Brownsville and the 9th
cr cities Of the Lower Rio Granie
Valley have not yet felt the effects
OF the influenza epidemic which Is
sweeping other sections of the coua-
try, even causing the temporary
closing of universities and colleges.
Brownsville physicians Tuesday Isl
sued a warning 10 the people OF this
city and the Valley urging that they
take every ~precaution TO prevent the
spread of the disease throughout
this section.
We have only had a few eases NJ
IA grippe and colds ~ far enc
prominent physician declared. "but
YOU can never tell when some in
fecte. person will come in from
places where influenza is prevalent
and start an epidemic here
Another prominent Brownsville
medical man stated that the city had
been etirely. free Of the disease thus
far but urged that simple prccau-
tionary measures be taken.
In outlining what should BE- done
% prevent the spread Of the disease
throughout this section, Brownsville
physicians declared that people
should stay away from large gather
ings and that they should not visit
friends who have been taken in with
Ia grippe or colds.
when talking to people On the
streets who arc coughing or IN some
other way evideneing n cold, one
should stand at least three feet
away" they say.
People should also guard against
physical labors or exercises which
lower the vitality.
Hunting and fishing should he
abandoned as a sport for a while
because the exercise connected with
both ~ strenuous and lowers the
physical resistance Of the body.
Also stay out Of poorly yentilat-
ed rooms where people are gath
ered.' they declared in unison, land
see that you get plenty If air.
The habitual use III a light garEic
will help some "a stave off the dis
ease.
Proper food and the proper cleans
ing of the Intestinal canals arc also
ot prime Importance. these medical
men aver.
There are many thing. that might
aid against contracting the disease,
but one of the surest ia to avoid
places where crowds arc gathered
and 70 remain away from persons
who have contracted influenza, la
grippe or colds they said.
Not only Brownsville but prac ~
callv ever. ~ - the Valley IS free
from influenza 80 far and Valley
nhysic 1s have banded together ~
hold th batting aycrag ientact.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-11
FELLOWS.
REbEKAHS IN
FARLEY HERE
To Hold Degree Team
Contest At Elks
Club Tonight; Wis
itors Greeted

At least 200 men and women rep
rsserting practically every city in
the Valley, attended the opening
&c sion Of the one-day convention OF
the Rio Crande Valley Odd Fellows
snd Rebekah's association which was
held in the First Methodist church
in this city beginning Al 10 o'clock
Tuesday morning.
The visiting lodge members were
welcomed TO Brownsville by e.. g..
Richardson. manager Of the Browns
vile Chamber az Commerce. Off
cisl representative or the city gov
eminent.
A degree team contest holds the
spotlight for the evening session
which is 10 get under way at 1880
o'clock in the Elks club rooms which
have been especially donated for the
purpose.
In order that the club rooms might
be available for the visiting frater-
nal delegation, the club members
unanimously agreed 10 postpone
their regular Tuesday night meeting
until Wednesday night.
The afternoon session opened at :
o'clock and was featured ~ an adj
dress delivered by Rev. q. {. Grow,
presidin elder of the Brownsville
district, Methodist Episcopal church.
Mrs. q. W. Davenport, S%oIoist, open
cd the program.
Rev. Crows address was 10 be fol-
lowed by a solo with guitar accom-
psniment by Phil Barber after which
= short business session wat, 20 be
held.
Drill teams from various Valley
lodges were scheduled % ontest for
high honors at { o'clock Tuesday aft
ernoon, closing the conclave until
the night session.
The morning session opened With
the joint singing of America which
was followed by the invocation and
an oran solo by Mrs. u. F.. Snow.
Mrs. Lena &. Clark delivered the
address Of welcome 70 the visiting
Rebekahs Immediately after Rich
ardson's address az welcome and W.
". Bolinger followed Mrs. Clark on
the program with an address Of vel
come to subordinate lodges.
A business session was held AZ
1l:l5 .. ~. and followed ny 4 lunch
eor II visiting delegates.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-11
Mexico Hunters
Must Get Arms
Permit in u. S.

Hunters carrying arms and ann
munition into Mexico without 4 per
NIT from the MI. s. secretary Of state
arc liable To prosecution under the
terms III the federal arms embargo,
was the warning issued Tuesday by
william Neal, deputy collector Of
customs.
The law provides that nu arms M
ammunition may ~ taken across the
border without n permit. such per
init can he secured from the sccre-
tary ~ state. the customs office be-
ing provided with tho necessary APP
plicatiou blanks. The applicant must
set out tho AMOUNT Of arms and am
munition 20 be taken. and must check
in all -uncxncndcd ammunition with
customs Officers At the international
bridge when returning To tho Amer
lean side.
The MeXican government requires
that arrangements must hc made
with die customs and immigration
officials; that a permit be secured
from the military authorities to
bring arms and ammunition across
the border. and that arrangements
~ made with the game warden.
Persons intending 10 make a
hunting trip into Mexico should be
careful 20 comply with all require
mcnts and regulations On both sides
~ the border MI. Neal said. There
rs considerable red tanc' involved.
hut II T. designed To prevent sports
men from getting into serious trou-
bile"