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Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06
WALK WHERE YOU BELONG

A provision of the California Vehicle Act approved
by the last legislature and which is particularly pert
nent to Imperial Valley, applies to pedestrians on
highways outside of business and residential districts
The law states: 1T shall be unlawful for anv pe-
destrlan to walk along and upon any highway outside
OF business or residence district otherwise than
close to his left-hand edge of the highway"
ms provision IS continual ~ violated by those walk
ing along highways in the valley And it is rather odd
that it should be, for is safeguard for the pedes
trian we'll the motorist Before automobiles be-
walking on the highways used the lefthand sides as
a natural safety practice.
One can then see approaching traffic and turn out
to avoid it. giving plenty of for traffic going in
the same direction the pedestrian, to pass without
danger to the pedestrian.
The action is natural that it is hard to under
stand why should be necessary to make il law vet
the state has found it necessary to do So 49,
In the valley frequently persons on the pub
lie highways IN the rural sections and outside the cities
walking on the wrong side of the road.
Commencing December 3, the California Highway
Patrol is conducting 10 day campaign of education
nstructng the public TO comply with this provision
of the vehicle act It is deemed particularly essen
tial as the holiday season approaches.
The pedestrian using the highway and who walks
with traffic, cannot hold the motorist responsible
of accident.
On and after December 15 traffic officers through
out the state instructed issue citations to all
persons found violating this provision of the law.
Motorists will not be inclined to grumbe at this rule
for many motorist trying his best be careful has
been scared stiff at night by suddenly coming upon
pedestrian walking in front Of him and on the wrong
side OF the road 1t is a law that will find general
favor.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06
TINE FOR MERCY

CailIornla confronts somewhat delicate situation
IN the case OF Mrs Frances Culp Leano sentenced TO
oan quentin prison for term of to five wears for
assisting at an illegal operation.
Mrs Leano was released from the pententiarv the
other day and placed in hospital San Rafael where
she gave birth to baby girl
Now the state is endeavoring to decide what sbould
be done Warden Holohan says the baby cannot be ad
mltted to the prison 1t is innocent of anv crime and
TO place IN the institution would be illegal On the
other hand it would be cruel and nhumane to take the
BABY from It's mother forcing her return to prison
Inc warden might designate the little one as an
assistant guard or some such thing and thereby make
IL iega Tor her to be in prison, but there are so MANY
better places Tor baby to be than in prison.
Serlously, the solution of the question is not diff
cult pardon for Mrs. Leano appears to be wholly
IN ORDER Not so much for her. but the state of Cali
fora can afford to forget her and give some consd
Grafton to a new little Californian
And perhaps Mrs. Leano is one who would appreci-
ale our probation laws 1t appears like a splendid
chance to give them trial, much better than some
paroles and pardons that could cite She could
nave violated the law i'll the particular instance for
winch she was convicted and still not be criminal at
heart The arrival of her baby certainly would be an
incentive Tor her to obey the law in the future
The eye for eye and tooth for tooth enforce
ment of the law may be desirable in many cases but
this does not appear to be one of them Rather it
seems good time to remember when One said Go
thou and sin more
Californas Christmas gift to little Miss Ieano
should be the right that other children have the
opportunity OF being cared for by her mother in her
home.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06

ors and in pastel shades, many hav'
ing matching accessories. AS . fca-
ture of the other window, advance
spring gowns will be shown which
will have an especial appeal since
the mode has changed so radically
this season and the shopper is anxi-
Gus to learn future trends.
The J. c. Penney company has de-
voted one whole window TO all sorts
of fascinating Christmas gifts for
women which should offer n sug-
sestion to solve the gift problem
for the most fastidious of women.
Household articles, including love
" glassware, table linens, vases and
other articles both ornamental and
useful to delight the housewives
eye may be seen in the display of
the Newberry company.
Another handsome window display
may be found at the Army and
Navy store where smart frocks, ae-
rcssories and dainty lingerie art Of
fered rs gift suggestions.
Equally attractive are the win
dows ut Montgomery Ward which
feature both gifts for the home and
for the individual. Unusually love
iv articles of wearing apparel
which will please the most partieu.
lar, and all sorts of gifts for the
home itself are found in tie dis
play and make it easy for a gift to
he selected from the many sngges-
tions offered. >
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06
Swanky Phone
Price Reduced

Reduction of - cents a month in
the charge for the hand set one piece
telephone * now in effect. This cut
in the cost of the hand set which
combines transmittcr and receiver in
one piece applies throughout Califor-
mia, IT was announced today by l..
w. Pcttiti, manager Of the Pacifi"
Telephone and Telegraph company,
All Telephone bAia dated on or afies
December q, wifi show the reduction
The hand set was first introduced
ON the Pacific roast several years
ago. It. was designed by the Bell
Telephone Research laboratories 10
fill American demand for more
attroetivc. convenient, and simple
instrument. Millions Of the new
type of telephones are in use
throughout the United States.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06

ing, and, after listening moment,
said:
Pooh! That's a funny clock, It
las no tick!"
"No tick ," asked Uncle Wisgilv.
"No tick" said Nurse Jane again.
-And, surely enough. though there
was face, and hands and numbers,
just as all clocks had, even Uncle
Wiggiiy lad to admit that his clock
was silent. It didn't tick. How
could it with only an old doll inside
But as he was hopping about his
bungalow, trying to think nf a way
70 make his clock 60, Uncle .Wiggly
heard cricket ehirping ON the
hearth ana right away he said.
"That's it. Like the old man in
the song. Brian OEynS, III yut Il
cricket in my tin box and it will
tick like a clock"
No sooner said than done The
cricket was quite willing to 90 in
the tin box with the old doll, whose
lands stick ont of the mouth paint
Cd on what was now n clock face.
and as the cricket chirpcd it sound
ed just as if there was real clio. k
ticking.
"Now I'll see what Nurse Jane
says," chucklcd Mr.. Longears 50
:,c called in the muskrat lady and
said: "Thcrc's my funny. clock. 1t
has a face, hands, numbers and even
a tick"
$50 it has" spoke Miss Fuzzy
Nuzzy as she listened to the cricket
ohirping inside, though she didn't
know it was a cricket. And then,
iust 10 find more fault she said:
"2ut the LANDS don't move on your
clock. ia, Ha. The hands don't
move"
Uncle Wiegily hadn't thought Of
this and he didn't know what to do
about it, but as he and Nurse Jane
watched, suddenly the dol'5 hands
sticking out of the mouth of the
painted face began to twirl around.
For the cricket, inside, craWled on
the doll and ticklcd her and she
squirmed and moved her hands
Ground the face and numbers.
"IIa. Hal" laughed Nurse Jane.
Snow yau have real, funny
eloek." And, though it didn't keep
tie right time, who esred' Not the
rabbit gentleman. So if the rock
ing chair will let the f0otstool lump
ever its back I'll tell you about
Uncle Wiggily and Pcctie's piano.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06
new HOME OF
CRAMER BAKERY
OPEN TO PUBLIC

Marking completion of over year
Of planning aud construction work
tor the past three months, the hand
some new home of the Cramcr Bak-
,ng Company on West Main street
will be thrown open for Inspection
by the public tomorrow and Sunday.
The plant, representing an outlay
III Sl00,0o0 and specially construct
ed for valley climatic conditions, il
considered one of the most modern
and complete baking establishments
III the southwest.
Officers of the company will be
tesfs to the pubic from noon to-
morrow antii " y. M. and on Sun.
day from > until 6 o'clock. The r.
ccntrc Dand win give concert to-
morrow night and light refreshments
viii be served by he company The
full staff Of employees and cxceu-
lives will be on hand to escort visi.
tors through The plant and explain
its operation TO them.
Georgc w. trainer, president OF
The company, loundcd II in Sar
iJiego in 1891. Several wears ago
hc instituted u truck service fo the
valley and little moro than year
ago determined to build his own
plant here, the valley business liay-
:ng Increased to such IN extent as
10 warrant this action.
Henry Il. cramer is vice president
and general manager and Herman
q. Cramcr is scrrctary-treasurer.
A cordial invitation is extended
10 the general public to visit the
plant tomorrow or Sunday.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06
Displays In City's
Stores Show Wide
Variety OF Goods
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show windows in charming
fashion. The clothing display fea
lures lounging robes of exquisite
color combinations and fabrics
which make one long to possess such
dainty yet serviceable articles.
The johnson. Greene Company of
FER an attractive display of holi
\ day gifts for the men, both Young
and old Here are natty suits,
sports wear, mufflers, shoes, socks
end various accessories which the
| stylishly dressed man of today finds
! necessary in his wardrobe.
Those having friends for whom
gifts are intended will find many
of their problems solved by few
moments inspection of the high
quality merchandise which is of
fered them.
Aids for Women
Displays sufficiently intriguing
TO captivate the heart of the most
indifferent anu least vain of women
are being shown by the various
women's shops for the "Christmas
Festival"
Varying widely in character, all
offer valuable suggestions for that
always perplexing problem of "her"
hristmas present and with the
fascinating articles on display, the
Stopper is sure to find something
that will bring JOY to the recipient.
The specially shops are planning
II sorts of attractive windows. Mrs.
Katherine Sullivan and Mrs. Ray
{. Roberts will have IA stunning ar
ray of evening gowns in their Main
street windows. All these frocks
will be in the latest modes. and to
t"rry out the Christmas motif, will
he entirely in shades of red and
green. Accessories will be shown.
and in the other windows. charm
ing gift linens, beaded bags and
ctlcr vanities dear to the feminine
heart will be shown.
Mrs. Lingo's Smart Shoppe offers
many delightful suggestion with
It's froeks, smart accessories, dainty
lingerie, and beautiful imported
Bclgian linens. The latter in par.
ticular are noteworthy. with eolered
sheets and matching slips in all the
pastel shades to harmoniAe with
bedroom color motifs.
Black coats and Camille red
gowns in modish lines will make an
effective display i'll the Mariposl
Shoppc windows, and not only will
the garments be exhibited but the
proper accessories us well.
\ window designed for woY.an's
eve is that at the johnson .Groene
store where alluring negIigccs and
robes, frivolous slippers, lingerie.
! l1ndkcrchicfs, flowers and hsndoir
accessories, including some stunning
lace and pcttitpoint scarves are
sure to delight any woman.
Novel in decoration are the Il rec
windows at the NJ o. King store
which are devoted to display of
hristmas suggestions for women.
Nodernistic backgrounds provide an
attractive setting for the handsome
lingerie, robes, negligces. costume
lewelry of effective design and
s9!or, rare perfumes and powders.
smart costume accessories, and all
'Losc captivating frivolitics So dear
10 a woman.
Special merchandise has heca or,
dered for the displays in Iard;nc's.
One window will have grorp of
modish evening gowns in rn.h col
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06
TEN YEARS AGO
December 6, 1919.

Perfectly organized and surpass-
ing in magnitude any barbecue ever
Centric and the various neighboring
before given in Imperial Valley, Fl
towns effectively fci over 14,000
persons at the city park today.
George Anderson and A. II. Keller
were the carvers, and Mrs. Warren
currier, Mrs. Joseph Seymour and
Mrs. Waugh Francis were in charge
of tfe serving tables with captains
under them in charge of scores of
hclpers.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06
Looking Backward
xyhat the Press Files Tell Of In
perial Valley for this OATS
In Past YeAID
TWENTY YEARS AGO
hcr & 1909

Golden Rule chapter, o. +. s., IN
stalled it's new Officers for the com
ing year Yesterday. Mrs. Anna Holt,
retiring worthy matron. acted as IN
stalling officer and the following
were installed: Mrs. Edith Peter,
son. w. II. Stevenson, Mrs. Mollie
Edgar, Mrs. Stella Patten, Mrs.
Julia Blair, Dr. Bumgarner, Miss
Rose Brewer. Mrs. Carrier. Mrs.
Sadie Stevenson, Mrs Alta Power,
Arthur Edgar, Miss Isobel Steven
son.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06
UNCLE WIGGILY'S FUNNY
CLOCK

Once upon Il time Uncle Wiggily
had seen, in top store window, q
little penny savings bank made OF
tin. The bank was like square
box and on one side was painted a
face with a laughing mouth. The
mouth was really hole and through
this hole pennies could be dropped
50 they would be saved.
"I'll take that penny bank to
Baby Bunty," said Uncle Wiggily
10 himself as he looked in the toy
store window. "Shc ought to save
her money"
Well, for "A time, the little orphan
rabbit did drop penny pieces in the
iaughiHg mouth of the queer face
painted on the bank. But after
some weeks. like all children, she
began to forget. She spent her pen
nies for carrot lollypops. the hank
fell off the mantel and was hidden
in dark corner Uncle Wiggily
found it one day and, seeing it was
Of no further use as a bank, he said Z:
81 will make me a clock
"Ha, Ha," laughed Nurse Jane
Fuzzy Wuzzy. How can YOU make
L clock out of that tin box bank %
Why il isn't anything like a clock. "
at has a face, hasn't it," asked
Uncle Wiggily with twinkle If his
p.IIk uoso. And that's one of the
first III = you look for in Il clcrk
the fa ~. II would be Il Queer
clort without d face"
Nurse Jane didn't know wha. 10
answer +, this, for little whilc,
hut n; last She thought of something
md she said:
"iut you need hands as wen as
., face for q clock. And though
that tin box bank ha, Il painted face
IL has 10 hands. IIa, Hap
ia la" laughed Uncle Wig,
~ "Tlat is very easily fixed.
I'll u some hands for my new
clprk."
80 the rabbit gentleman hunted
;round in his hollow stump bunga-
!ow among the playthings his chil-
dreu had tossed away because they
ad grown tired of them, and he
found ~ old doll. Her face was
batiercd aud buntcd, her nose was
1mashcd flat and you could hardly
sec her eyes.
"l'ut she has two good arms and
hands" aaid Uncle WiggiIy as lie
ficked Up the old doll "licr hands
nill do niecly for my clork."
50 the rabbit gentleman put the
doll inside the tin box bank with
her hands sticking out Of the hole
that was the mouth and then Mr.
Longear3 called to Nurse Jane:
"comc aud look ~ my clock
now" The muskrat lady did 50 but
she laughed agai nand said:
"You have no numbers on yeu'
eloek TO tell timc. II has face
end lssndo but no numbers around
tie edge Of the faee."
"Thaf is very easily fixed" said
rnele Wiggily So. with blarl
stick tia: had been partly burned
on his fireplace, he made time marks
all around the face from ] to XII
and then lie said: "Now have &
real clock made from an OIL til
penny savings bank. think In
elever."
But when hc once more called L
lis muskrat housekeeper to conn
a44 lyYA, Aulse Jane 5esan lAugll
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06
Used Car Sale At
Inland Motors

Bargains in used cars of all makes
and models are offered by the In
land Motor Company, which today
opens a big sale TO continue until
Christmas.
Recent arrival Of two trainloads
Of new DE Sotos in the Southern Cal
ifornia territory, part Of which were
allotted to tile Inland Motor Com
pany, makes il necessary for the 10
cal agents to cut down on their
stock Of used ears.
All ears Offered for sale are IN
god c2-Iitien aud may be seen al
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06
Bedtime Stories
Nv HOWARD z. GARIS
Newspaper Syndicate
Downright, 1928, by Mcclure

The Press is contemplating dis
continuing the Uncle Wiggly fea-
ture which has been operated for
several years. replacing it with some
other story for the children, OR do
ring away with the feature entirely.
The editor would like an expression
from those who have been reading
the column as to their opinion. II
the feature is not desired it will be
eliminated.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
Decamber 6. 1914.

Central Union high school yester.
day afternoon defeated their old riv
ais, Imperial, by 260, winning tht
county championship.
Fred 7. Nuttall of Riverside is
registered at the Casa Rey hotel.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06
"MAKE 1T S.NAPPY"

There should be little time or money spent in con-
victng the wretch who murdered five persons
Los Angeles, and discusses it as cooy and imper
sonaliy though he talking about Sunday
school picnic.
Fortunately this case is not being played up" in the
wa 20 many Of criminal are Giving murder
the idea that there is something heroic and dare
deVilish about their crimes may explain at least in
part why there many Of them.
From the story told by this slayer, his crime
committed not in the heat Of anger but after he had
planned the slaughter deliberately. Missing one Of
his intended victims the first occasion, he sought
him several days later and dispatched him.
Dragging of his deed at first, when the laws
clutches fastened upon him he places the blame
woman accusing her of spurring him Perhaps she
did but if that is the best excuse he offer he is
due for a considerable surprise
Perhaps Mr.. Ware is honest he claims he is, but
he would have tough job explaining to US why near
~ 100000 spent trying to get $4,000 year job.
That isn't good business.
IT was possible to find out who killed Cock Robin,
but finding the slayer Of Arnold Rothstein is some
thing else again, as New York knows.
Now ii President Hoover would only call in the foot
ball coaches for aconference 1880 prosperity would be
assured. - - .--
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06

Sim Tullet, Roberts, Idaho, has the
best herd Of grade Guernseys in his
state, headed By famous sire.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06

Guy Gilmour, Oroville, Washing
ton, sent East box Of 26 j. II. Hale
peaches that weighed 81 pounds.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06

the-used cas sale lots al go and 676
Main street. Sales will be made on
cash Or term basis.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06

IT was possible to find out who killed Cock Robin,
but finding the slayer Of Arnold Rothstein is some
thing else again, as New York knows
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06

Now III President Hoover would only call in the foot
ball coaches for aconference 1880 prosperity would be
assured. - .
Smyrna times., 1929-01-30
CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING"

CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING
Continued from first page)
more than one hundred dollars. Dim
ner was served between and s o'clock
Later in the evening refreshments
were served. Rev. r. K. Stephenson
made very appropriate address and
prayer. The following paper was
read:
TO MY WIFE, RACHEL ANN
From 1879 until 1929
| have been yours and you have been mine,
We have had blessings of every kind.
We have been blessed with children that num-
Der nine
We will contin1e to live together for better or
worse,
And never think of suing each other for a
divorce.
Therefore. we agree to live together, if that
be long short,
Until death says to US. you must live apart.
And here today you promise me. and will
promise you
That as long as we live, we will ever be true
And if we live another Fifty Years to see,
We will have another Anniversary
WALTER FORD
Smyrna times., 1929-01-30

through the heart by pistol fired by
Syres West, 20, also colored, at the
home Of Thomas Lee over at Massey,
Md. The shooting followed an argu-
ment and witnesses claim that West
pulled pistaol from pocket and shot at
Mule. The five witnesses are being
held by Sheriff Hadaway. Sheriff
H9daway was notified Of the murder
about midnight and he went to Massey
where he found West and took him to
the Chestertown, Nd, Jail. The body
of Mule was held by Coroner Harry
L. Dodd, who has been investigating
the case and held an inquest. The
jury rendered verdict Of death by
pistol shot in hands Of Syres West.
West will be held at the Chestertown
Jail for action of the Grand Jury in
the April term of the Kent County,
Maryland, Circuit Court.
Smyrna times., 1929-01-30
sT. PETERS CHURCH ELECTS

Vestrymen Were Reelected and Dis
cuss Painting the Outside Of Church
On Wednesday evening the annual
congregational meeting of St. Peters
Church was held in the Parish House,
the Rector. the Rev. E. A. Lemoine,
presiding. Reports Of the societies Of
the church were read and all showed
the parish to be in good condition, The
treasurer's report Of the Vestry, was
read and approved. The following
vestrymen were reelected: Harry B..
Grieves, Joseph B. HUM, Professor
g. w. w. Schantz, G. Leland Harmon
son, DR.. Edward S. Dwight, Wallace
Elterich, Franklin Middletown and
George w. Boehmler. George Carter
was elected to succeed Edgar Spru-
ance, who has resigned on account of
i'll health. Harry B. Grieves was
elected senior warden; Joseph Blum,
junior warden; Wallace Elterich, sec
retarv and George Boehmler, treasur-
er. The painting Of the outside of the
church was discussed and Mr.. Grieves,
Mr.. Hum and Mr. Carter, We're nam
ed committee to look into the mat
ter. There was a good attendance and
refreshments We're served by a com
mittee from the Parish Guild.
Smyrna times., 1929-01-30
EX-GOV. PENNEWILL TO WED
His Engagement to Mrs. Francis Ell
der of Overlook, Pa, Announced

His Engagement to Mrs. Francis Ell
der of Overlook, Pa, Announced
Mrs. Francis Hammer Elder, of
6038 Overbrook avenue, and Simeon
S. Pennewill, former Governor of Del
aware, are to be married. Announce
ment of the engagement was made
Saturday night at a dinner in the
Bellevue-Stratford Hotel, Philadelphia
at which Mr.. Pennewill and Mrs. Ell
der were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Eichelberger Young, of 6471
Woodbine avneue, Overlook. 1t was
expected the wedding would take place
in the spring. Mrs. Elder is a lineal
descendant Of Stonewall Jackson,
Confederate army commander, and a
member of one of the first families or
the Eastern Shore of Maryland Her
husband, prominent Overlook ply
sician, died six years ago. She is a
daughter Of the late Mr.. and Mrs. John
Newton Wright Formerly she cap
tained the women's golf team Of the
Overlook Country Club Mr.. Penne-
will, now resident Of Dover, served
as Governor of Delaware from 1909 to
1913. Prior to holding that office he
served two terms as State Senator
from Sussex County. His wife died
in 1927.
Smyrna times., 1929-01-30
JR. o. U. "A. NJ. NO. &c, ELECTS
Officers Were Installed for the Coming
Year-Frank Broadway, Councillor

Year-Frank Broadway, Councillor
At the last meeting of Stars and
Stripes Council, No. 26, Jr. o. U.A.M.
the following officers were installed
for the coming year: Councillor, Frank
Broadway; Vice-councilor, Horace B.
Clifton; Recording secretary, Harry
Collins; assistant recording secretary,
Joseph I. Broadway; Treasurer, Wal
ter w. Hynson; Financial secretary,
Ralph jefferson; Conductor, Joseph T.
Baggs; Warden, B. M. Riggs; Inside
Sentinel, Walter H. Mattiford: Out
side Sentinel, Stout Bickling; Chap
lain, Frank p. McCawley; Trustee for
three years, B. NJ. Riggs; Representa-
tive to State Council for three wears.
Ralph Jefferson. The State Councillor
Joseph G. Stewart of Canterbury, with
his staff, was present and compli-
mented Stars and Stripes Council for
their renewed activity, having taken
III six new members during the past
month. He also made the statement
that the Jr O. y. a. NJ. and the Blue
Lodge Of Mason's were the only secret
organizations that had made any
gains in the country at large during
the past year. Refreshments were
served.