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Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-17
MEIIOLAND NEWS
(Press Staff CorrespondenD

-
MELOLAND, Jan. II. - Mrs.
Jesse Mcbride, Mrs. Harry Williams
and Mrs. C. f. Meyer attended an
L. I. z. A. and missionary meet
ing at the home of Mrs. J. s.
Rridenstine, north of Holtviile, re-
Gently. The meeting was an all day
affair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Hartsock
and wife who have been visiting IN
the valley, returned to their home
in Redlands Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Williams and
Mrs. Jesse Mcbride attended the
Christian Church Conference which
was held in FL Centre all day Sat
urday.
Alex Meyer made a trip to Los
Angeles on business recently, leav-
ing Thursday and returning Sun
day evening.
Wesley Roberts returned home
Saturday after spending two weeks
in Coachella Valley, overseeing the
pruning of the i. H. Morton vine
yard there.
Mrs. Isaac Mcbride had word
Sunday of the death Of her brother
Richard Dabney. in Colorado. He
was World War veteran, and
passed away after a long illness
contracted while in the service. He
will be remembered by those who
met him and his wife when they
visited here several years ago.
Mrs. Henry Havekorst spent sew
eral days in Brawlev with her sou
and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Havckorst, who are nicely settled
down now in their new home.
The teaching corps at the Melo-
land school has been somewhat re-
arranged since the loss of Mrs.
Anna Belle Mcmillan, who was the
principal, and teacher of the pri-
mary grades. Mrs. Don Ketchan re-
ceived the principalship; Mrs.
Figaro, who was teaching the mid
die grades, has taken the primary
work; and Mrs. Carpenter, who was
middle grade teacher last year, has
been prevailed upon to take the
middle grades for the rest of the
school year.
Felix Soils local Mexican labor
er. accidentally burned up his car
Sunday evening near Waterman 5
Corner. He ran out of gas on the
way home, and held lighted match
to see to refill the tank, and the
resulting fire did the rest.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-17
NEW BOOKS AT
LOCAL LIBRARY
FICTION


"A Little Clown Lost" Barry
Bencfield; story of a spirited but
plantive little nomad who aceiden
tally blows into the life of an un.
regenerate hermit of an old
Louisiana plantation.
"Giant Killer" Elmer Davis; .
novel of David, King of Israel and
the men who surrounded him.
"Thc Gate Marked Private -
Ethel NJ. Dell; good love story.
Marsh Fire" Matccl II. Farm.
ham; u story Of the influences and
intrigucs of women.
"Thc Women at the Pump. .
Knut Hanson; a vivid and sincere
depletion Of life in a small shipping .
town.
"'The Shadow on the Left, -
Augustus Muir; a detective story.
"The Silk Purse" Elizabeth
Holding; clever characterstudy
novel, set in smart New York.
"Show Girl" j. p. McEvoy; a
story that keeps one moving with
breathlcss interest.
"Day of Fortunc,' Norman Mat
son; the story of Norwegian
American family, from the severing
of its roots in Norway until its
final breaking up in San Francisco
"'Thc Flutes of Shanghai" L.
Jordan Min; vivid and colorful
new romance of China.
Emile or Education,' Jean
Jacques Rousseau.
"The Clever One,' Edgar Wal
lace.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-17
NON-FICTION

"Plumbing, " Harold E. Babbitt
"The American Renaissance, T.
l.. Duffus; "Archon or the Future
of Govcrnmcnt,' Hamilton Fyfe;
"Poems in Praise of Practically
Nothing,' Samuel Hoffenstein
"Ihc Book of Earths,' Edna Ken
ton; Publicity for Social Work,
Mary Swain Routzahm; 1.-The Bet
ter Country, Dallas Lore Sharp;
"Fifty More Contemporary One
Act Plays,' Frank Shay; "Black
Majesty,o John W. Nandercook
"Memoirs of the Crusades.' - Vile
Ilardouin; Help Yourself,' Doris
Webster; "Why BE Mud Turtle,
Stewart f. White.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-17
CANADIAN VISITORS
AT KNIGHTS HOME

Mr.. and Mrs. Philip w. Knights
have as their houscgucsts Mrs.
Knights parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w
S. Shaw of Woodstock, New Bruins
wick, Canada. Before coming to FL
Centre yesterday they spent several
weeks with their daughter in Tue
son, Arizona.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shaw have many
friends in FL Centre, as they have
visited their daughter here on sew
cral occasions.
They plan to spend some time in
Los Angeles and San Francisco and
will return to their home via Van
couvcr, expecting to reach Wood
stock around the first of May.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-17

ranged by Frank Levings, popular
professional at the club. Play will
start between 5 and clock and
all women interested are invited to
enter the tourney. Further intorma
tion may be obtained by calling Mr..
LcVings or Mrs. Norman c. Dcaton.
Prizes will be offered, assuring
&n interesting mornings game.
Arrangements are also beng
made for Il mems tournament and
detnils will be announced latcr.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-17

and plateau states today brought
more moderate temperatures. with a
prediction of rain tonight in mos.
of California, and rains and SHOWS
elsewhere in the far west.
Threatened cold weather In Cali.
fornia was broken up by the ap'
preaching storm, which was due to
bring unsettled weather tomorrow
to Southern California.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-17
STATE TO SPEND
HUGE TOTAL ON
HIGHWAYS HERE

Over two million dollars will be
spent by the state in improving I'm
pcrial county highways according
to the budget submitted to the legis-
laturc by Governor Young in his
annual message.
While all of this work may not BE-
completed by the end of 1921, the
money for prosecuting it VIII be
provided within that period.
When the various projects arc
completed. it will mean an excellent
system of improved highways lead
ing west, north and east from In
perial Valley, with FL Centre oc-
cupying the hub position in the
system.
In addition to the projects I'M
mediately within the confines Of
Imperial county, other improve
ments planned for San Diego,
Riverside, san Bcrnardino and Los
Angeles counties will be enjoyed by
valley residents travelling to san
Diego and Los Angeles.
Following is list of the improve
ments planned for this county:
West of Coyote Wells, three miles
grading and paving, $210,000;
DiXieland to Seelcy, paving. $165,
600; Brawley to Wcstmorland, 6.5
miles paving, $307,70O; Wcstmor-
land, westerly, four miles paving
$lS6,400; Arroyo Salada to north
county line, 1873 miles, grading and
paving. $539,00O; Trifolium canal
to Kane Springs, 6.3 miles grading
and paving, $4,000; Ell Centre to
Holtville, nine miles paving, S4s2,
400; state line at Yuma westerly
for five miles, grading and paving,
$234,000; total So .296,50O.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-17
PLAY OVERTIME GAME
Hy United Press Leased Wire

OAKLAND, Jan. lit took Il
desperate rally in the closing min
utcs Of play for the National A. a.
L. champs, Cook Painters of Kansa ;
City, To defeat the Athens Club
quintet last night, 43 TO II. Athens
led, - to 20 at half time.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-17

Yuma county, Arizona, has com
pleted Il new court house and Off
cials are moving in during this
month.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-17

Beavers have wrought thousands
of dollars worth of damage to po-
tatoes, carrots, parsnips and ruta,
bagas along the Chehalis River,
Washington, and farms flooded by
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-17
SOCIETY AND CLUB NEWS
SOCIAL AFFAIRS
ABOUT MELOLAND

MELCLAND, Jan. 17.-The Melo-
land Ladies Social Club met Wed.
nesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Joe Kinnaird, whose joint
hostess was Mrs. G. c. Richards. A
very pleasant afternoon was spent
with many delightful diversions.
Mrs. Dan Scott gave an interest
ing talk on Wisconsin, the state in
which she was born. OF especial
interest was her portrayal of the
| carly Indian life in that state.
A clever lincoln penny contest
was held, in which four ladies tied
for the prize.
Dcliciously tempting refreshments
were served by the hostesses at the
close of the meeting.
Special guests present were Mes
DANES H. Christensen, Ed Boyd, and
Walter Bolton.
Members present were Mesdames
Richard Merrill, r. Neifert, II. A.
Wells, Laurence Richards, Henry
Havekorst, Alex Meyer, Fred Water
man, Ebert Newton, L. G. Goar,
Charles Forsberg, Dan Scott, Ward
McGrew, and the hostesses.
The next meeting will be in two
weeks at the home of Mrs. Isaac
Mcbride, assisted by Mrs. Alex
Meyer.
Miss Willie Belle Roach, who is
visiting at the home of her sister,
Mrs. Richard Merrill, has been com
plmented by several charming af-
fairs while here. On Tuesday even
ing, she was a dinner guest at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. r. j. Wells.
On Wednesday evening, Miss Roach
and Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Merrill,
and family, were dinner guests at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Me
Bride. Mrs. Merrill will take her
sister to her home in Redlands Fri
day, returning here Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Meyer enter
tanned with a turkey dinner Sunday,
including as their guests Mr.. and
Mrs. John Waterman and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Tanner and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Studer and family, and
! Grandmother Meyer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Roberts had
as their dinner guests Sunday Mr..
Roberts sister and husband, Mr..
and Mrs. d. l.. Lorah, of FL Centre.
. On Wednesday, they had as their
dinner guests, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest
Morton, the occasion being Mrs.
Roberts birthday.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-17

Walla Walla county, Washington.
had the largest wheat crop in her
history this year, 7,008,750 bushels.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-17

C. +. King, Charleston, Washing.
ton, during an eight months period,
made profit of 1886 each from hisS
hens.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-17
WOMEN GOLFERS
INVITED TO ENTER
TOURNEY SUNDAY Y

FL Centre GoiT ciub women are
looking forward to Sunday when
they will pley IA tournament ar
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-17

Eight carloads of lettuce were re-
Gently sent from Phoenix, Arizona,
in specially chartered express cars.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-17
Storm Expected
In Southland
BY United Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 17.-An
unprotected disturbance spreading
southwark along the Pacific Coast
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-17

80 Years Prac-
tical Expert
Cnce in Hair
Cutting.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-11-12
YOUNG GIRL IN
DEATH PLUNGE
FROM AlRPLAM

NEW YORK, Nov. IL. GU.p)-An
IS year old girl, who was willing to
pay So for the privilege of dying,
hopes to come back to earth ut
o'clock some evening.
Ruth Rockwell, at attractive bru-
nette, rented a plane at Curtiss
field late yesterday, had the pilot
nose his craft up to 1000 feet and
then jumped out. Her body landed
CT tree, spun through the
branches, crashed into telephone
wire and fell to the ground.
Today the United Press learned
from Miss Rockwell's parents in
Philadelphia that the girls eyesight
was failing and that she had been
melancholy for some time. She was
the daughter of Nj. and Mrs. d. w.
Rockwell and graduate of the
South Philadelphia high school.
But in the three lucid, literate
notes that the girl left in black
handbag which was found in the
plane, there was no mention of eye
trouble. Rather, she speculated on
death and wondered what sensations
her brain would record in the last
rushing minutes rs her body hurtled
toward earth.
"If I find any sort of life or cor
responding time after death, l will,
try to communicate with my i'm
mediate family at o'clock some
evening" one note said.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-11-12
Nobel Prize To
German Writer

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Nov. 10.
W.P)-The 1929 Nobel prize for lit.
erature has been awarded to DR..
Thomas Mann Of Germany, it was
announced today.
DIR. Thomas Mann is n we'll known
literary figure in Germany and some
of his work has been published in
this country. Among his better
known books are "Thc Magic Noun
tain, published in 1926. and "Bud-
dcnbrooks", published in 1903.
Mann was born at Lubbock, Ger.
many, on June 6, 1875, son of Sen.
ator Heinrich Mann and Julia Bruins
Mann. In early life he was in the
insurance business, but deserted it
for literature just before the turn
of the century.
He is now "A resident of Munich,
is married and has a large family.
The Nobel prizes this year are
worth $46,299 each.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-11-12
Bomb Found In
Studio Stage

HOLLYWOOD. Nov. l2. U.H-A
bomb, wired with an electric devise
and apparently the work of an ex-
pert, was found under the floor of
an abandoned stage set last night by
a watchman at the Metropolitan
studios.
Further search of studio sets near.
by revealed so pounds of powder,
some fuses and other electric de.
tonators.
Police were called by tho watch.
man and were OF the opinion the
bomb was placed about two months
ago. 1t was believed that the bomb
ers had been frightened away be-
iore completing their work.
Officials of the studio were to be
questioned today in am effort to
learn if there had been any trouble
at the studio.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-11-12
HEAVY PENALTY
METED OUT TO
CHINESE COUPLE

NANK1NG, China, Nov. 12. W.D
Prison sentences and fines were
meted out today to kao Wing, for
mer Chinese vice consul at San Fran
cisco and his wife charged with
smuggling opium and laborers into
the United States, at the close of
their trial. Suen Foon, chancellor
of the consulate, was acquitted of
completely.
Kao was sentenced to serve seven
years on the smuggling charge, and
l6 months additional on the charge
Of illegally bringing laborers into
Ike country.
His wife viii serve four years i'm
rrisonInent.
Fines of mo,c than $4,000 were
imposed >n the toirlr.
The sentcice, one of the heaviest
imposed for such charges by a Chin
csc court. may not be appealed from
until after one veai's Imprisonment
has been served.
The couple were a'itsted by Gus
toms Officers in San Francisco last
July when Mrs. Kao's Luggage was
found to contain S50O.CG0 worth Of
opium, and it was fm nd that she
was bringing labor ers into the port
i'll guise of servants.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-11-12
ELEVEN LIVES
LOST AS STORM
STRIKES ENGLAND
Much Damage Caused BY
Heavy Seas And Gales
Along Two Coasts.

LONDON. Nov. IL. U.p)-Gales
and swift rain swept the south and
west coasts of England early today
after an all night storm of great in
tensity had battered vessels on the
channel and caused many thousands
of dollars of damage in coastal and
inland cities.
There were il dead in the storm
and the toll of casualties mounted
steadily.
Many ships and barges were in
distress or ashore along the south
coast, including the Italian steam
ship Nimbo. The crew of % men
was rescued from the Nimbo only
after rocket apparatus had been
used to get lines aboard. A life
boat that put out from Newhaven
was unable to approach the 1870
ton ship because of the high seas.
Hundreds were marooned in their
homes by floods, particularly in
Wales where the Rhondda valley suf
fered heavy damage. The storm was
severe throughout the British Isles.
The towns of Porth, with 10000
population, and Trehafod reported
the flood water from the Rhondda
valley was 10 feet deep and damag
ing ships and houses. The storm
continued early today, increasing
the danger to the towns and ma
lOoned residents.
The Dee, Severn and Wye rivers,
as well as the Rhondda, flooded
large areas of farm land, drowning
many head of livestock. All Cum
berland service was disrupted in
many sections, all airplane service
was halted last night and communi-
cation lines were damaged.
The wind which reached veloc-
ity of 70 miles an hour in London
and as high as So miles in other
sections, tossed and battered ships
on the channel throughout the night.
The Belgian government steamship
Jan Breydel, with ~ passengers
aboard, was forced to anchor near
Dunkirk because of rudder trouble.
1t was lashed by waves 80 feet high
all night. Thirty ships were in shell
ter off Ramsgate, unable to ride the
hurricane seas of the channel.
Life boats answered distress calls
throughout the night, the Dungeness
lifeboat crew being caught in grea.
danger while aiding another boat.
1t was aided by other lifeboats.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-11-12
Three EntOmbed
Miners Saved

McGREGOR, Colo, Nov. 12. U.p)
Three miners entombed 400 feet
below the surface in the rock works
of the Mcneil Coal Company mine
here were liberated today. A crew
of so men had worked in relays for
l3 hours clearing away an ava
lanche of dirt, rocks and coal which
had blocked their way to freedom.
The entombed men, outside of suf-
fering from intense cold, were none
the worst for their experience. They
were supplied with air through pipes
leading from n tunnel where they
were held prisoners. They were
Jack Condor, "a; Earl lie Branch
Il, and Jack CARRIER, 81.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-11-12
S
PLAN IS
PRAISED
Nations Generally Give
Approval For Immunity
To Food Ships.
PRESS FAVORABLE
England And Germany In
Strong Support Through
Papers And Officials.
BY HENRY T. RUSSELL
United Press Staff CORRESPONDENT

LONDON, Nov. 10. W.H-Europe's
first reaction to President HoOver's
Armistice day appeal for immunity
Of food ships in war time was dis
tinctly favorable.
There was a tendency on the part
Of some sections of the British press
an1 among some political leaders to
qualify approval of the Presidents
proposal but United Press survey
of comment in various countries re-
vcaled an enthusiastic welcome geu.
orally.
All strata of political opinion, in
England as well as other countries,
appeared to agree that the world
would give the suggestion the most
careful consideration.
Perhaps the most hearty approval
came from the press and political
leaders of Germany, which felt the
power of blockade in the World War.
The British press, howe> er, applaud
ed the speech with vigor.
Lord Grey of Falloden, speaking
at Birmingham, expressed one atti
tude when he said that Britain
should cooperate with the United
States in discussing different coz
tentions" of the question of freedom
of the seas and belligerent rights.
Paul Loebe, president of the Ger
man reichstag, spoke the general at
; titude of the press of his country in
| discussing the speech with the Unit.
cd Press correspondent at Berlin.
"Every step tending to decrease
the inhuman horrors of war, especial
| ly as it affects non combatants and
civilians, must be hailed by all right
thinking people," Loebe said.
Press Is Favorable
The conservative London Daily
Telegraph said:
"Mr. Hoover offers an idea that
goes to the root of the problem Of,
international relationships"
The conservative London Times:
"The suggestion for freedom of food
stuffs is certain of the most careful
and prolonged consideration in Brit.
ain"
The liberal London Daily News:
"Mr. Hoover has taken the initiative
with practical vigor which few Eur.
opeans looked for when he was elect.
cd. He has brought the United
States definitely within the orbit of
constructive peace. The proposal for
freedom of foodships must receive
serious attention of the civilized
world"
The Berlin Deutsche Allegmine
Zeitung: "The speech bears witness
of his (Hoover's) honest love Of
peace and his lofty idealism. His
appeal is welcomed in Germany,
which was the first to sign the Kel.
logg Anti-War Pact"
Captain Paul Koenig, skipper of
the submarine Deutschland, gave the
opinion of German who was a sue
cessful breaker of blockades during
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Imperial Valley press., 1929-11-12
Julian Road To
Get State Aid

State aid for improving the road
in the north end Of the valley be-
tween Kane Springs and Julian, is
promised according to a letter re-
ceived today by George Kruger of
Brawley, chairman of the San Diego
Imperial Valley highway committee,
from Fred Grumm, engineer in
charge of surveys and plans for the
department of public works, division
CT highways.
The approval of the project by the
state means that necessary financial
aid under the secondary highway
plan will be forthcoming. NJ. D.
Witter, assemblyman from this dis.
trict, has been a persistent worker
tor recognition of the Importance of
the road, which a. present is pass.
able but in poor condition.
Construction Of first class road
would give Imperial Valley residents
i "loop" route from here to Julian
and return and has the support of
all parts Of the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-11-12
Two Injured AS
Bomber Crashes

MIAMI, Fla, Nov. 12. U.P)-One
of six army Keystone bombers leav-
ing Pan American flying field here
today crashed.
Lieutenant Moffett, pilot, and Ser.
geant Clyde Taylor We're injured.
Captain Charles Rust and Lieuten-
ant Higgins, also aboard the plane,
escaped injury. Lieutenant Moffett
suffered an injury to his shoulder,
extent of which had not been deter.
mined. Taylor was slightly injured.
The wrecked bomber was the first
of the squadron to take off. When
about 800 feet above ground its
motors suddenly cut off.
A forced landing was made in
muddy field near the airport. The
plane was badly damaged. The
planes were from Langley Field, Va.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-11-12
LETTERS ASSERT
CURTIS PLANNED
NEGRO ELECTIONS

WASHINGTON, Nov. l2. U.P)-
Plans for election of negro Demo-
Gratis to congress from st. Louis
Chicago and New York were dis
cussed with Vice President Curtis
by James A. Arnold, vice president
of the Southern Tariff Association
letters uncovered by the senate
lobby investigating committee to.
day, indicated.
The proposal to elect negro con-
gressmen was part of general
plan outlined in documents found
by committee investigators in
Arnold's office to organize a
southern Republican council" to
hold the gains made by the Republi-
can party in the south in the last
election.
Arnold's alleged visit to Curtis
was described ir q letter he wrote
to a co-worker, Vance Muse. The
letter follows in part:
81 went with the darkey today
to see Vice President Curtis and he
thought well of our negro congress-
man idea, but said it was q matter
that should be taken up with Mr..
Hoover and that he would talk with
Hoover about it."
The letter said Curtis thought the
solution of the negro problem was
to get "a better line of negroes" to
lead in the south.
"But our line cf approach is more
acceptable to politicians and t.
negroes of equalizing by blackening
the Democratic party than by
whitening the Republican party
Arnold wrote.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-11-12
Cryer On Stand
In Shuler Case

LOS ANGELES, Nov. -. U.P)-
The Rev. r. p. Shuler, accused of
criminally libeling former Mayor
George L. Cryer, won an important
point and lost another as his trial
continued here today.
The minister's attorneys drew
from Cryer the admission that he
Lad signed ordinances during his
reriod in office that affected the
value of certain real estate he
owned.
On the witness stand for the
fourth day, Cryer, under cross.
examination, said he attached his
signature to measures calling for
the improvement and widening of
streets near his properties on Pico
street, Beverly Boulevard and the
corner of First and Virgil streets.
This testimony was considered
important for Rev. Shuler but
Cryer offset it partially by stating
that he would have approved the
ordinances whether he held any
property or not.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-11-12
l.. A. Market
Still Sliding

LOS ANGELES, Nov. -. U.P-
After two day recess stocks on
the Los Angeles Stock and Curb en-
changes opened this morning slightly
lower than Friday, the last session,
and were steadily falling off toward
the close of the market. Many
stocks sold off as much as ten points
below their previous close. A great
deal of activity was noticed all along
the board with Trans America con
tinuing to lead in volume. Money
was 6 per cent.
In the miscellaneous issues. Trans.
America had 10,100 sales at 41A off
4H points, and Pacific Finance new
issues dropped l6 points from its
previous close to A selling 2S00
shares.
In the oils Richfield dropped q
points from Fridays close to 2Sh
selling 800 shares; Rio Grande sold
SlO0 shares at 20A off l1a points
and Standard Oil fell of 33s points
at 62 selling 1900 shares.