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The Washington times., 1929-10-25

VI Ill. -
Senators. Congressman and Off
cials of the Government, many oi
them played football, baseball or in
dulged in some form of, sport them
selves. Some attended the very
institution which today the Carnegie
Institute finds guilty of subsidizing
athletic material. They deplored
the situation and urged under
graduates. alumni and authorities TO
free athletics of the strain.
Representative Fred A. Britten
CR) Of Illinois, a prime mover in
efforts 10 bring about peace he.
tween the Nations naval and army
academies was one of the first to
sneak He attacked the spirit of
oowmarcl5lisr in athletics, which,
The Washington times., 1929-10-25
Woman Crash Victim
Loses $4,000 Suit
'hoto by International

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. Oct.
25. - Judge Frederick w. Coleman
instructed a jury in Corporation
court to bring in a verdict for the
defendant in the $4,000 DANA sc
suit Of Mrs. Lucy A. Dudley against
the Peninsular Transit Corporation,
The suit grew out OF an accident
in Fredericksburg when bus
owned by the defendant company
crashed into a car here in 1927
Mrs. Dudley was the only person ir
the bus who was injured.
The Washington times., 1929-10-25
Over Million Tourists
In British Columbia
Photo by International

VANCOUVER, B. c., Oct rs
More than 100000 tourists came
to British Columbia this year and
spent in the neichborhood of $35,.
100000, it is estimated by publicity
bureau officials here.
The Washington times., 1929-10-25
"Wee Willie" DoOdy
Is Sentenced to CHAR

CHICAGO, Oct. 25 Q.N.S).-A jury
today decided to send "Wee Willie"
Doody, babyfaced two-gun terror
to the electric chair for the murder
Of Police Chief Charles Levy, OF
Berwyn. suburb.
The verdict was returned ms
morning after the jury had dellb'
Grated three hours.
The Washington times., 1929-10-25
PLAN TORAH FOR GIRL

A ToEah in memory Of the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. PlotnitZkv
will be dedicated Sunday afternoon
at the Congregation Talmud Torah
school at 3 o'clock.
The Washington times., 1929-10-25
HUNTS SHEEP IN PLANE

GREAT FALLS, Mont, Oct. 25.-
Hunting lost flocks in airplanes
is rapidly becoming common
practice in Montana. One Of the
most successful is Earl Vance
sheen onerator,
The Washington times., 1929-10-25
Condemn
Trade in Athletes

Congressional condemnation of professionalism IN coega
athletics followed sharply today on announcement o.! me
CARNEGIE Foundation that investigation revealed but % schools
out of 112 free of the of athletic subsdzaon IN some
fO
The Washington times., 1929-10-25
Washington Is aMess,
Asserts Sculptor

"LCOn at the frghal Washington has allowed her
self to become writes GuzOn Borgm in the North American
Review for November in article labeled ''Our Ugly
Cities" The sculptor refers to municipal art
The Washington times., 1929-10-25
Photo by International


INDICTED SECOND MATE
IONE ORD pretty travelling companion of Jack Kraft
who was slain in New Orleans turned the from sup
posed suicide to murdur through the above letter. which
so involved Jack McGoudrick second mate of the Creole
that his indictment followed in New Orleans. He was
arrested in New York he got off the boat He is being
held at the Tombs awaiting action from the Southern port
The Washington times., 1929-10-25
MA ! He | P
BY EASING
MONEY

Confident the gigantic busi,
ness structure of the nation
stands untouched by the New
York stock market break and
may even benefit through
easier money, a half dozen pro-
posals to prevent a recurrence
Of speculation orgies were
being prepared for action in
the Senate.
There will be no immediate in
vestigation of the stock market
crash, it appeared after leaders on
the Senate Banking Committee de-
clared that no good purpose could
be served by inquiry now.
At the same time it was indicated
strong demands will be made for
thorough consideration of the Fed
eral Reserve Boards policies in the
forthcoming regular session. With
a view to applying brakes to future
speculation.
Heflin in Arms
More drastic action was threat
ened IN other quarters, based upon
possible developments.
Declaring the stock market break
should help agriculture by easing
credit and boost prices, Senator Hef-
lin CD of Alabama. announced he
would launch a movement in the
Senate to close the cotton and grain
exchanges If cotton and wheat are
sent to new low levels in sympathy
with the stock break.
Growing sentiment also appeared
for the proposal of Senator Glass
Cd of Virginia to amend the tariff
bill by placing a per cent TAX
upon stock market speculative trans
actions-where stock is held for 60
days or less. The measur is aimed
to reduce margin buying.
Done in War Time
81 have consulted with others and
il the gamblers attempt to take ad-
vantage of the situation and smash
cotton and wheat prices, I'll call
upon the President to instruct The
Acknowledgement to close them. ,
said Heflin. 1T was done during
the war; it can be done now"
Referring to the statement Of
Thomas Lamont, bank executive,
that there is nothing to worry
about" Hefln said:
"Of course, there's nothing to
worry about. All the little fellows
are dead. cleaned out and pennilass.
Surely there's nothing to worry
about now. Just kick the debris to
one sid and go ahead"
Senator Brookhart R) of Iowa
voicing the rejoicing of the Farm
Bloc" over the market crash, pre-.
dicted adoption of the Glass amend
ment taxing stock market transac.
tions a a direct result.
King to Continue
Upon the basis of Federal Re
serve figures and recent transactions
on the stock Exchange the Glass
amendment would produce four and
half billion dollars revenue annu
ally for the Government" he said.
Senator King CD of Utah was
prepared to press his resolution for
general investigation of reserve
board policies and the effect of the
reserve act. Senator Norbeck CR
of South Dakota, chairman of the
banking committee, announced he
favored the King resolution but op
posed an investigation now.
with the Senate working all day
on the tariff l see no chance of an
inquiry in the special session." said
Senator Norbeck. Il should favor
cOnsidera ton later in the winter"
Senator Edge (RD of New Jersey
l~x. L
he served by inquiry at this time
and regarded the stock market re
action as inevitable.
A general belief was expressed
that the strength of the Federal Re
serve system is sufficient to con.
troll the situation, however far the
market break NAV 90
Imperial Valley press., 1929-11-21
GIRL RESERVE
PARTY FRIDAY

Girl Reserves are entertaining
their incoming members Friday eve
ming, November %, at "hard time"
party. The high school gymnasium
will be decorated as barn with
corn stalks piled in the corners and
straw to take the place of chairs.
Two weeks ago, the new members
went through the formal recogni-
tion service. but still have to be in
itiated There will be the custom
AIRY blouse of Spooks', through
which everyone must pass before be
ing welcomed officially as Girl Re
serves. Various other games to test
the girls will make up the evening.
Girls who are to undergo this in
itiation are: Shirley Mae Cary,
Bertha Collins, Valera Doxey. Lena
Forester, Eleanor Holbrook, Mona
kupelian, Doris Weir, Alta Mae
Mason, Marjorie Spear and Mary
Wilcox.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-11-21
PARISH DINNER
GREAT SUCCESS

Members and friends of the Epis-
copal church enjoyed n delightful
evening at the annual parish supper
leld last night at the parish house.
A delicious dinner served by the
women of St. Paul's guild was fol
lowed by an enjoyable evening, a
group of musical numbers being pre-
scnted by Martha, Thelma and Al
bert jenkins.
Two trio numbers were first Civ.
en-, the violin, cello and piano being
the instruments played. "Serenadc
De Amour" (Blon) was succeeded
by "Estrellita" (Ponce), both OF
which were enthusiastically received
by the audience.
A cello solo. "Melody in D', was
skilfully executed by Martha Jen
kins and Albert Jenkins, on the cor.
net. was heard to advantage in "Bin-
eta" (Strong)
The Rev. Charles Wilson Baker
vicar of st. Paul's spoke during the
evening on various church matters
4 large number of members and
guests were present at this event.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-11-21
THREE HOSTESSES
GIVE NOVEL PARTY

\ charming and unique dinner
party was given last evening by
Mrs. Norman Deaton, Mrs. r. IT.
Dclno, and Mrs. l.. Il. Philley, ali
Of whom have birthdays in Novem-
her, the guests ineluging group of
their more intimate friends.
The Delno home on Wensley ave
nue. was the scene of the affair and
was attractivelv decorated with
chrvsanthemums. Places were
marked by cards on which were
written clever limericks suitable to
the individuals.
Bridge followed the dinner. and
as each guest had been asked To
bring a ''white elephant" the win
ners were allowed TO choose their
prizes from the various articles dis
played.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-11-21
THANKSGIVING AID
BY GIRL RESERVES

Girl Reserves al the high school
are already making preparations for
the Thanksgiving baskets which
they distribute each year among the
needy.
a long list of names appears ON
the bulletin board at the high school
of those who plan on bringing any
thing from butter to turkey. Each
member of the club will bring some
article, which on November ~. will
be arranged in baskets and distrib-
uted
In the past the Girl Reserves have
welcomed contributions from every
one although they have received lit
tie air or encouragement. Any one
wishing to help the cause is urged
to get in touch with Miss Edith
Hedrick at the high school.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-11-21

with their house guests, II. Nj. Alex
ander and Miss Mary Alexander of
Ventura, father and sister of Mrs.
Witcher, will motor to Yuma Satur-
day, visiting Andrade and giving
their guests an idea of how we get
our water supply.
j. p. Wagner surprised Next
can workman at his home Thursday
in the act of making away with ALI
his clothing. Mr.. Wagner brought
the would be burglar to Heber ana
lie was put in the custody of Il. y.
Jones, constable.
Mrs. Ralph Hudson and mother
Mrs. Katherine Lyon, spent the Arm
isticc holidays with the n. IL. Hud-
son family at Highland.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Roberts re-
turned from Turlock Thursday and
have leased the f. II. Cheser eottag"
for the winter
J. Thompson, who operated bar
Der shop and soft drink stand IN
Heber several years ago is back ana
looking for desirable location for
q small business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Gumm who
reside in FL Centre called at the Kay
Barnes home Thursday night.
Claude Thompson left Wednesday
for Los Angeles and will resume his
studies at the Wiggins Trade School
in that city. He was accompanied
as far as Highland, by his uncle Ed
Thompson who will stop for a short
visit at the home of his sister. Mrs.
y. II. Hudson before proceeding to
his home in Kentucky.
MIR. and Mrs. Ed Harrington of
Redlands visited over the week end
with the formers sister, Mrs. Smith
Wagner.
Walter Pippin of Cotton was Il
Sunday dinner guest at the +. h.
Pippin home.
Paul Grisellc. son of Mrs. Jack
Shae, arrived in Hebcr Wednesday
and is employed by the Sun State
Produce Co.
The citizens of Heber are reioic-
ing over the fact that the old build
ing on the corner of Heber avenue
and Main street is being repaired
and remodeled and will be treated to
coat of paint by its owner V. X.
Majors and will soon be ready for
occupancy as an apartment house.
The Ladies Aid met in regular scs-
sion at the home of Mrs. J. W.
Briggs Thurday afternoon. 7 h G
meeting was opened with "A song fol.
lowed with prayer by Mrs. i. \,
Tozer.
An interesting hour followed when
the members participated in the
! Bible lesson for the afternoon which
was study of the kings who invad
ed Egypt 1000 years b. c.
The next meeting will be held
( December 9TH at the home of Mrs
T. w. Fishburn. Those present wer,
Mrs B. n Tozier, Mrs. NJ. II. Gavin
Mrs. W. ID. Denham, Mrs. G. Tor
rance, Mrs. Patrick St. John, Mrs
T. W. Fishburn, Mrs. Roy Maupin
! Mrs. Herman Wood. Mrs. George
Thompson. Mrs. Ralph Thompson
Mrs. J. W. Briggs and Mrs. Essi,
Knapp.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-11-21
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Gill, former
valley residents now living in Los
Angeles, were the recent mousse
guests of the 0. G. Hornes. The
GilIs were enroutc to Los Angeles
having motored from their old home
in Missouri which they have been
visiting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lathrop and
daughter Susanne have returned
from Los Angeles where they have
been visiting the g. A. Lathrops.
Mr.. and Mrs. T., j. lsom of San
Diego have been recent house guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Jobes.
Mrs. A. b. Hanson and Mrs. j. n
Brock have Just returned from San
Bernardino where they attended yes
terday's session Of the Southern Dis
trict convention.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-11-21
HEBER
Press Staff Correspondent

HEBER. Nov. 2l.-Frank Lee ar
rived Thursday from Texas and is
staving in the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul Slavey and will be employed
bv Mr.. Slavey in truck driving.
Verde Green and Wayne Preeee
motored to Yuma last Wednesday
where they were quietly wed. Buna
Pippin and Marlin Brown aceompan-
led the couple.
George Well and Bob Knapp were
dinner guests at the Robert Knapp
holhe recently. In the afternoon
thev attended th2 sir circus in Ca
lcxico and spent the evening at the
ranch home of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. W.
Knapp.
The Heber school children were
greatly enthused Friday afternoon
at the prospect of attending the Fox
Theatre and seeing the picture put
on for them by the state humane So
cictv.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. d. bikes and
baby son. Harold Dean. of Santa
Ana, arrived Monday and in the
future will be permanently located
in Ncber. They are now visiting at
the home Of Mrs. Dikc's uncle, Ben
Avrit. for = few days.
Mrs. W. d. Denham, who has been
visiting relatives in New Mexico and
Texas for six months returned We'd
nesdav morning and will make her
home with her daughter Mrs. NJ. II.
Gavin.
John Hanback, who was employed
bv the George Mann Produce Co.
last year. returned Thursday to re-
sumo his work in the lettuce.
Mrs. W. II. Edwards and Mrs.
Wyatt Briggs of Los Angeles at
tended ! o'clock luncheon Thurs
day at the home of Mrs. Joe Pat
terson of Fl Centro, given in honor
of Mrs. G.. b. Franken, who will
leave Sunday to make her home in
Burbank.
Mrs. George Thompson and child
len Mary Marie and Charles Samuel
left Friday to spend few days at
the home of Mrs. Earl Osborn at
Pear Heading.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Salazar and
son Louis motored to Brawley Fri
day night and were the guests of
the formers mother, Mrs. l.. p. Sal
azar who h0nored them with a tur-
ley dinner Saturday, before their
return home.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Witchcr
Imperial Valley press., 1929-11-21

Like a person returned from an
other world, Raymond Duncan,
above, brother of the late Isadora,
famed dancer, arrived in New York
from Paris the other day. The lead
er of the free thought cult in France
was attired in white Grecian robes,
which he says he and all of his fol-
lowers wear. Sandals were on his
bare feet, and his long gray hair
was held by band across his fore
head.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-11-21
SOCIETY AND CLUB NEWS

head in the center and small desert
scenes on the sides. The shank Will
be changed each year, bearing the
numerals of the graduating class.
With the signing of the five year
contract with the Graham Company
of Los Angeles, the prices of the
rings were proportionally discounted.
Selection of the ring was made by
an appointed committee composed
of the following: Norman Ferguson
from the senior class /;
Virginia Finney and sherman Ed
ridge from the Junior class; Mar
garet Hill, representing the sopho'
mores; and Ray johnson, represent
ing the freshmen.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-11-21
SELECTION MADE
OF SCHOOL RING

Central Union High has selected
a school ring Up to this time each
class has had an individual ring
which had been selected when they
were Juniors. worn through their
Junior and senior wears. and discard
ed immediately after graduation be-
cause ii ceased to have any special
meaning.
Such will no longer be the ease.
The selected ring will become ira
ditional and will hold the same sent
iment after leaving school. This
policy is being rapidly adopted in
all California high schools.
The ring chosen has Il Spartan
Imperial Valley press., 1929-11-21
Social Brevities

Beginning her series Of health
talks on the care and feeding Of
babies, Mrs. Il. G. Clemons will lee
ture tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 at
the Americanization cottage on
First and Brighton streets. The
Americanization work is being con
Quoted by Mrs. Bertha Judd who
announces that an interpreter will
be used for the lectures and that all
foreign speaking women are invited
70 attend the meeting.
The public is reminded Of the
chicken la king supper to be
served tomorrow night at the State
Street Christian church by the Loyal
Young Peoples class. Reservations
may be made with Mrs. 5. o. Lingo
Or Mrs. Russell Hoy.
A Thanksgiving social is to be
conducted at the Methodist church
tomorrow night at 8 O'Clock under
the auspices of the Ladies Aid soci-
ETY. and all members and friends Of
Nbt tIluitU dit lHNlLth ~ Iffti iist
program.
Announcement is again made OF
the change in meeting place for the
NcCabc farm center. Tomorrow
nights chicken dinner is to be ut
the Eucalyptus school instead of
McCabe and will be followed by n
program and dance. Officers viii.
also be elected at this meeting.
Glasses in sewing at the night
school held on Monday and Thurs
days at the high school are discon-
tinued.
\ meeting of the W. c. r. L. is
called for Friday at 2:30 at the A.
l.. Pyle home. 643 Olive. All mem
bers are urged TO be present for spe-
cial business matters must be de
cided upon at this time.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-11-21
Dinner Party HOnOrs
Popular, Young Couple

Complimenting Miss Martha
Colvin and c. w. Remele whose en-.
sagement was recently announced
Miss Henrietta Nelson was hostess
at charming dinner party last
night at the Barbara Worth hotel.
Covers at the daintily appointed
table were laid for Mr.. and Mrs.
Lee Nuffer, Miss Martha Colvin,
Miss Ruth Paine. Glenn Davies, c.
w. Remele, aid the hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-11-21
Public To Be Guests
At Lecture Tonight

Mrs. V. T. Ellis of Long Beach,
president Of the women'S work OF
the Southern California Baptist con
vention is to speak tonight at 1850
at the Baptist church.
A very interesting speaker, Mrs,
Ellis will have much to give her au-
dienee and in view of this fact, the
lecture is being opened to the pub
lie. all of whom are cordially invited
to hear this talented lecturer.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-11-21
ROBBERS THOROUGH

Los ANGELES, Nov. q. W.H-
Because he wore the same size shoes
as one of the bandits who held him
up. Charles T.. Sommer last night
lost his footwear as well as $50 in
cash and watch. He reported the
rctbefy to police today.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-11-21
SURPRISE SHOWER
FOR MISS H4 NORTH

aomplimentlng Miss Esther da'
worth whose engagement to w. L.
Bennington Of Calcxieo has been re
Gently announced, Miss Dorothy
Farnsworth gave an attractive party
last evening at the Farnsworth
ranch.
The guests includcd a group of in
innate friends and Miss ilawortn
was surprised with II aSttcic,'
shower, many pretty and = useful
articles being presented her.
Dainty refreshments were served
by the hostess, the briday motif be
ing carried out in the appointments
and in the menu. Pink and green
were the colors employed in the
decorations and made 4 pretty set
ting for the party.
Guests at this affair were Mrs.
Clair aPurke. Miss Elton Christian,
Mra. Joe Williams of Calipatria,
Miss Gratia Scott, Miss Anna Me-
Manus, Miss Hattie Horton and
Miss Esther Haworth.
Miss Iaworth and w. l.. Benning'
ton arc to he married on Thanksgiv-
ing day at the home of the brides
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Il. W.. Ha.
worth of Ramona.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-08

having q site Of 8 800 square feet, which
had an assessed value of $125, 200 in
1925, was sold in January of that year
for o consideration of $4,000.
A residence located in square 1873,
which was assessed in 1927 at total Of
$3l,4l0, was sold in December of that
year for a consideration of $4,000.
The twelfth Of the cases concerns a
residential property in square 1873, which
$40, 400. The sales consideration was
not obtained. but 1t was shown there
was trust of $4,000 on the property.
The thirteenth case concerns build
ing site which had an assessed valua-
ton Of SIS per square foot in March,
1925 when 1t was sold for q reported
sale consideration ranging from $23 to
$25 per square foot for the reported
parcels concerned. After the site was
improved the assessed valuation was
raised to $22 per square foot.
The fourteenth case concerned site
composed of two parcels, the average
assessment rate on which was $50 per
square foot as of 1928 No definite In
formation could be obtained as to the
price paid.
Four houses In the lower Sixteenth
street section now bear for sale" signs.
There no doubt are others which owners
would like to sell, but there are but four
with signs. How do the first quoted
sales prices compare with the assess
ments?
The study made by The Star shows
that in two cases the price asked is
below the assessment, in one case the
price is slightly above the assessment
for the current year. and the fourth
shows the price asked to be well above
the current assessment.
Here are the figures: First residence,
sale price asked, $4,000, assessment
$48,970; second residence. sale price
$4,000 and assessment $24,630; third
residence, sale price asked $4,000 and
assessment S33,5o0; fourth residence,
sale price Sl50,000 and assessment
$119,900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-08
MRS. HODGES WINS
STAR GOLF TROPHY
Plays 36 Holes in 100, Six
Strokes Ahead of Mrs.
Haynes of Columbia.
Mrs. j. M. Hodges Of the Army Navy

Mrs. j. M. Hodges Of the Army, Navy
and Marine Corps Country Club, this
afternoon won The Evening Star golf
trophy, completing the 36-hole medal
play event at the Chevy Chase Club
with net score Of 100. Mrs. Hodges
gross scores were 81 and Sc. Playing
with a handicap of 4 strokes. Mrs.
Hodges finished strokes in front Of
Mrs. J. M. Haynes Of Columbia. who
played from scratch and had 36-hole
card Of 1855, composed of an 81, yester-
day, and an "a today.
A high wind and fast putting green's
combined today to make the scores
higher than those Of yesterday. Mrs
Haynes, who was playing with Mrs.
Hodges, was out in IL and had picked
up several strokes on the service club
representative, but at the eleventh hole
she put her ball in the ditch In front
If the green and took 10 for the hole.
Notwithstanding this unfortunate break,
she was back over the last nine in 43,
for total of "a, the best gross score
of the day.
Mrs. Harrison Brand, jr., of Chevy
Chase, finished In third place with q
score of 189-20-169. Other leading
scores for the two-day competition fol-
Mrs. Stephen F. colladay. Columbia,
l80-8-172; Mrs. Hugh T. Nicolson,
washington, 88-85-0-173; Mrs ].
o. Rhyme, Bannockburn, 2o5-32-l73;
Mrs. w. w. Nottingham, Columbia,
2l2-36-176: Miss Dorothy Hunter,
Indian Springs, l81-4-177; Mrs. j.
w. Harvey, jr., Indian Springs 206-
28-178; Mrs. Perry B. Hoover. Indian
Springs, 188-8-180; Miss Florence
Scott, Indian Springs, 198-lS-180;
Miss Susan Hacker, Chevy Chase,
lo5-14-181.