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New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

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New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

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New Britain herald., 1929-10-08
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Send all communications to Fun Shop EtlittE, care ot the New Britain Herald, and your letter will be ior,vnrtied 10 New York
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

Grover Whalen has been a success as New Yori;'s police boss. He was appointed to catch the fellow who killed that gambler, and he's still if
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

All any man asks of the tariff schedule is that it increase the price Of things he has to sell and lower the price of things he has to buy
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

A wife is person who begins at the middle to squeeze tube of tooth paste.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

habit. Once they provided free lunch; now it's free air.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

It's hard to be a good parent, Once you had 10 train the children and now you have to live up to them.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

Women were just as brave in the old days. It just wasn't modest tc show so much backbone.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

There's one consolation. While you remain in obscurity, your golf score does, too.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

You never can tell what styles will do, and the safest plan is to vaccinate about where the appendix scar will be anyway.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

Amcricansm: Preaching the doc Urine of equality; giving one offend cr six months and another six years because one judge is mcrciful and another hard boiled.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-08

No wonder the Russian Red is the profits of the railroad, and why shouldn't he have the snitching right enjoyed by other nations?
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-24
EX-CONVICT is
SHOT IN FIGHT
WITH OFFICERS

BERKELEY, Dec. 2l. U.H]-Ar
eX-convict, sought by eastbay police
for three years, was shot to death
curly today after officers surprised
him entering his house with loot
rom robbery.
The dead man is William Berger,
IL, known as "the hole in the wall
burglar" a ti,,e derived from his
method of burglarizing stores by
turneling into them from adjoining
buildings. He is said to have COM
mitted more than 40 eaStbay bur
aiaries i'll this manner
lie WAS killed by Officer Willard
schmidt. who had been planted in
mas home in the Italian district,
with other Officers who had dis
covered where he had been living
Schmidt fired several slugs into
Berger from Sawed-off shotgun,
when the burglar refused to halt at
the officers command. After run.
ming into the street, Berger fell,
pierced by several slugs. \ revolver
was found near him, and police say
he WAS about to return Schmidt'S
fire when he WAS shot
Berger leaves a wife, Olive. and
two children, Martin. 9, and Vii
liam II. In the house were found
toys and foodstuffS valued at near
y $1,000 which police say were
stolen from local stores. and with
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-24
Slight Gains In
L. A. Market

Los ANGELES, Fec. o. (U.P-
'TIading on the Los Angeles stock
aAd Curb Exchanges today was quiet
with the market somewhat Irrcgul""
with an up trend. New York rhoney
vas at Or.
Richfield preferred set a ne" low
with 120 shares going at Pig, off
), although the common issue
picked up Is at 24. AS the ss.IinS
vave which last week forced tins
>totk TO Il new low continued to
,.acken near the closing hour, only
800 shares had been traded.
Other oils showed fractional gains.
Union Associates was up y at i3l2
v it'll 800 shares trading. Union Oil
Of California sold 700 shares at II.
up
;Security-First National in the
banks traded $50 at Ill, uo y.
While scaboard gained point with
20 shares going at II.
Southern California Edison. com
non, sold 300 at 56l2, up 1%.
Trans-America was up Is at lis
With 300 shares trading.
International Reinsurance sold 600
at II, up y.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-24
Juniors Discuss
Local Matters

\ general business meeting wa
| held by the Junior chamber of COM
nercc during their regular weekly
breakfast at the Barbara Worth ho-
til this morning. Questions which
had received intensive discussion
curing past meetings were again
brought TO the front and aired.
1t was voted that letter be sent
20 the senior chamber congratulate
ing that body on the success. Of the
Christmas festival which has done
So much this year for the local mer-
chants. FL Centre tradcsmcn have
been almost unanimous in their dc
cision that the increase noted IL this
seasons Christmas trade can be
traced directly to the influence OF
this festival. Methods were dis
cusscd by which next Years festival
could be made even bigger and be-
ter.
The civic auditorium received its
AcCd of attention and it was agreed
that the two chambers must get to
gcther and work on this matter
bringing other civic organizations
mto line to assure the success Of the
proposed project.
\ mixed .quartettc made up OF
members Of the Caorai c;uD, enter
tained the business session with
several Christmas carols which were
greatly enjoyed by those present.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs. II. Y. Hughes plan
to be in Los Angeles for Christmas
where they will celebrate the day
with the Hughes family.
Among those motoring to Pine
Valley for Christmas day are Mr.
and Mrs. A. W. Hale.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. f. Farrell will
spend Christmas in Los Angeles with
Mrs. Farrcl's family.
Frank Beyschlag will spend the
holidays in Laguna.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Edgar have
motored to Los Angeles to visit their
daughters over the holidays.
Mr., and Mrs. Leroy Holt will be
with the James NJ. Holts of Los An
gclcs for Christmas.
Miss Peggy Whitelaw has as her
house guest for the Christmas vaca-
lion, Miss Cosette Smith.
Leaving otday for Santa Ana, Mr..
and Mrs. David l.. Goodrich and
David Ill, Will spend the holidays
with the David Gooriches.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mont j. Reid will
entertain as their house guest Mrs.
Reid's mother, Mrs. Mabel A. Sum
mers of Los Angeles.
Guests at the II. d. McPherrin
home over the holidays will be Mr..
and Mrs. J. NJ. WaAen, Mrs. Me
Pherrln's parents, who are spending
the winter in San Bernardo.
Mr.. and Mrs, w. c. Costello and
family will spend Christmas with the
Harry Hammonds of Riverside.
Mr., and Mrs. William II. Walker
will have as their h0USe guests over
the holidays, Mrs. a. f. Lane, Miss
Katie Kern, and Mrs. Bculah Bond,
all of Valley City, North Dakota
After leaving FL Centre, the party
will spend the remainder of the win
ter in Long Beach.
Mr. and Mrs. Wolford Drye mo
tored to Los Angeles this afterL oou
where they will spend Christmas
With their parents.
Frank Jobcs and James Holt o.
Bell are visiting Franks brother.
Charles, in FL Centre over the holi.
aays.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-24
District Agrees
To Help Fair

Supervisor An>icr 2reblc ap
pcarcd before the directors of the
tmperial Irrigation District at THEN
regular weekly meeting this morn
lEg asking tine assistance of the dis
nict for the excavation operations
AT the county fair grounds. After
scmc debate on the matter it was
agreed that the district would assist
;hc fair commission with the neccs.
sary equipment.
The release Of those who had
stood bondsmcn for the late G. w.
Barry, was authorized when thu re.
sort of the audit on his books had
been accepted.
Several complaints on water sup,
I,'y and drainage difficulties were
a,ard by the board after whic!t ad-
..omnment was voted until acXt
tuesday morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-24
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. John ilulsi2rr of
Oseansidc, with Mr.. and Mrs. George
w. Gather and son, Floyd Of Atas-
cadero, arrived yesterday to spend
Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs, Rob.
crt II. Allen.
Carleton d. Joy and Nolan G.
Smith are on a fishing trip % FL
Golfo.
Mrs. Ben Christian is in San Diego
and ON her return will be accom-
panied by her daughter, Miss MAJ
saret Ede.
Miss Jean Meyer will spenG the
Christmas vacation with her par
onts, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard +
Never. Miss Meyer attends Po-
nOna.
Mr.. and Mrs. u. r. Decide ana
family went to San Diego Yesterday
to spend Christmas with Mrs, Dee
tlc'S family,
Mrs. II. w. Houk, who viii he re.
mcmhered by her FL Centre friends
aS Mae Johnson, will spend Chlist
mas with her mother, Mrs. j. j.
Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Milner and
daughter, Carolyn Virginia, viii!
spend Christmas at the II. 7. Estes
home.
Miss Grace Johnson is homo for
the Christmas holidays after which
she will return to L. c. l.. \. to
complete her studies.
Miss Dorothy Dcming, county Ii
brarian, is in Sacramento and will
return to the valley after the holi-
days.
Howard Estes of Long Beach will
be III the valley to attend the family
reunion at the Il. II. Estes country
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank l.. Lathrop
and daughter, Susanne, win spend
Christmas with the G. A. Lathtops
and the C. w. Allisons in Los An.
Geles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy +. Breedlove
will spend the holidays in San Di-
ego.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-24
Mann Purchases
King Residence

Joe L. King, district manager Of
,he southern Sicras Power ron
p@ny, has sold his home at 4S2 Len
Roy avenue to Charles W. Mann, Of
,hc George f. Mann company, well
known valley produce shippers. The
purchaser is a recent arrival in the
city, and took possession of his ncw
home on December ..
The deal was handled by Allen
Nuffcr, of the Nuffcr Land cor,-
Panv.
King has purchased the Il. II,
pelno home at 635 Wenslcy avenue,
where hc is now residing with his
family.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-24
Leap May Be
Fatal To Man

LOS ANGELES, Dec. a. UP
breaking away from a fellow em
pioyee who sought II stop him, Ern
est Besselman, 20, and too old to
i've" leaped from the eighth floor
window of the Security bank build
ing here today.
He landed on the sSylight 1T the
third floor, suffering injuries 2'Aich
probably VIII cause his death.
Arthur Maitoy, w:lo worked in
the building with Bcssleman, said he
attempted to stop Besselman bnt
that the latter cvaded him ano
jumped.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-24
PAGE THREE

cclcs Colored Giants, which was to
have been played tomorrow, has
been called off, for reasons not ar
nounced, the Milwaukee Colorcd
Giants win play out the rest Of the
schedule on December % and jar
uary with the Fat Boys.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-24

which the burglar was planning toI
provide his family with Christmas
cheer.
Berger had served time in San
Quentn prison for perjury in con
nrction with a burglary trial som2
years ago for San Anselmo grocery
robbery.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-24
Tuesday, December "a, 1929
(0UNTYBRlBFS

Footbal,-Erawley Alumni, Holt
willie Alumni at b. L, II. $. Ficld
Christmas Day. adv
Missing Boy Sought - Lakewood
Chic police are seeking information
regarding Warner Landis, 10, des-
cribed as being five feet three in
ches tall, with brown eyes aud dark
brown haii, wearing a gray suit, cap
and tan shoes. The boy left Lake
wood on May II, and has not been
heard of since that time.
Fresh Buttereu roYeorn at Paul.
Stages Depot ad'
Mrs II. Sorensen Nurse. IL
Oiive adv
Maddox Funeral Thursday The
funeral Of Mrs. Lucy NJ. Maddox
who died in the FL Centre hospital
carly Sunday morning, will be held
Il = p. m. at the B. T.. Lemons fun
cral parlors. Rev. Flanagan of the
Baptist church will officiatc.
The Distinction or Quality. :"'
your pa ". Bridgrrs Fancy '"'
Cream, Bricks or Bulk. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-24
City Clerk Again I'LL. c. Nealc

City Clerk Again I'LL. c. Nealo,
city clerk, who but recently return
ed to his office after months alb
sencc due to illness, is again confin-
cd to his home While not Eeriously
i'll, it was thought better for him to
remain under covers for IL day or
two.
Let Storage Ee,p You. Our rem
forced concrete warehouse is the
safest place for your piano, trunks.
md household goods. Phone |. Pion
yer Truck and Transfer Co. adv
football Brawley Alumni, Holt
Vile Alumni at b. L. II. :. Ficlc
Christmas Day. adv
Cars Visit city \ caravan OF
some 70 automobiles all b 'ar,n-,
Michigan license plates stopped in
,bc city for = while last evening.
Il was told that these ears are from
Detroit on their Way to the s"cond
Land ear markets of Los Angeles.
Fancy Grapefru-t 1or Christmas
.ifts, packed in *, u, y, or whole
boxes. The |. Y. Grapefruit Grow
ers. Broadway & Railroad.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-24
Abandoned Sedan Found

ADanu01GU
abandoned Ford sedan was found
bv men at the road camp in sand
Hills. at point 20 miles this sid
of Yuma this morning. License
nlatcs had been removed from the
ear hut the name of the Santa Bar
Iqra Lumber company was painted
on It's side.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-24
New Dwelling for City A build

New Dwelling for City a huild
ng permit was issued yesterday to
VI. A. Estrada for the erection O.
It dwelling at 2ls East Holt ave
I'uc. This will be three room
ldobe structure at an cstimatei
cost of $500.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-24
NO GAME TOMORROW

The scheduled baseball game be
tween the Fat Boys and the Les An
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-24

Police Court Quiet--Guadclupe
Nunez, %, and r. l.. Maddox, 20
were fined SO each on drunkenness
charges in police court = is morning,
while G. lshitani received Il much
needed warning that he must ohser-
We the laws by $500 fine for the
possession of liquor. lshitani dug
Down and produced, while the other
two will be ovcr-Christmas guests of
the county sheriff.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-24
rair -commission Secretary Inn.

Fair Commission Secretary I'M
nroving-James T. Coyle, secretary
Of the Imperial County Fair com
mission who has been confined to
his home for the past two days with
4 severe old, is improving rapidly
md VIII Ee as fit as ever within
1av or two,
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-24

Gull Grapefruit IN large burlap
sacks at $3.50. l. V. Grapefruit
Growers, Broadway & r. r. Tracks
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-24

Man co.lapses on street-At $50
,2clock Yesterday afternoon, FRANK
Blankcnship. 60, living near Sceley,
euffercd a heart attack while stand
;no in front of the SafcwaY store
\ call was sent in to the poli"" de
uartmcnt and the man was taken to
the FL Centre hospital. Latest re
ports say that le is recovering from
,hc attack.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-24

Football Brawley Alumni, Holt
Vile Alumni at B. [. II. >. flcl"
Christmas Day. adN
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-24

And Now-Ho, sandwiches and
Office NJ Rridgers Fancy lee Cream
Store. Open noon till midnight.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-24

Band To Practice Earlier-The
municipal band, under the direction
Of Horace Williams, Will begin prac-
tice - minutes earlier tonight and
the members are asked to be at the
Wilson school before $50.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-24
Autc3 Crash on Broadway -

Autc3 Crash on Broadway - Ma
f hines driven by +. QuitNas ard *
Tano bumped each other yesterday
afternoon on Broadway betweel
Fourth and Fifth streets. Hotl
men were given tickets to arpea-
in police court for reckless driving
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-24

Harold Doty wishes his many
'ricnds n Merry Nmas and Happy
New Year. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-24

Eeauty Parlor Service given Sy
Mrs Freeman at the Ell Centre Beau
ty shop. Phone Z. ad'
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-24

TT. A. B. Hanson, Dentist, DAVIS
Bldg. Extraction specialist. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-24

Toot5all-Brawley Alumni, Holt
willie Alumni at B. |. IL. ;. lc!d
Christmas Day. aaV
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-24

Wooda Blesy School Of Dancing
722 Orange. Phone 733.W.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-24

Reckless Driver Fined - Judge
Mavficld fined Ncrn Johnson. So
for reckless driving on the CaleXico
highway last night. The fin" was
reduced when the arresting officer
recommended the minimum sentence.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-24

your pa ". Bridgrrs Fancy '"'
Cream, Bricks or Bulk. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-24

New Dwelling for City A build
ng permit was issued yesterday TO
VI. A. Estrada for the erection o.
Il dwelling at 2lS East Holt ave
ruc. This win be three room
Idobe structure at en- cstimatei
cost of $500.
Football-Brawley Alumni, Holt
Vile Alumni at Il. L. II. s. f1clo
CLristmos Dav. adv
Abandoned Sedan Found. -- An
abandoncd Ford sedan was found
bv men at the road camp IN SAND
Hills. ut point 20 miles this sid
Of Yuma this morning. License
platcs had been removed from the
n.r hut the name of the Santa Bar
lara Lumber company was painted
on It's side.
Band To Practice Earlier-The
municipal band, under the direction
Of Horace Williams, will begin prac-
.ice - minutes earlier tonight and
The members are asked to be at the
Wilson school before $50.
Fair Commission Secretary I'M
uroving-Jame T. Coyle, secretary
Of the Imperial County Fair com
mission who has been confined to
his home for the past two days with
severe odd, is improving rapidly
md viii be as fit as ever within
day or two.
Man Co.lapses on STREET, $50
,cIock Yesterday afternoon, Ffanh
Blahkcnship, 60, living Near SctleH'
suffered heart attack while stand
M in front of the SafcwaY store
\ call was sent in to the poli"" de
uartmcnt and the man was takCn to
the FL Ccntro hospital. Latest re
ports say that lIe is recovering from
,hc attack.
Toot5all-Brawley Alumni, Holt
Vile Alumni at B. |. IL. ;. Flc!d
rbristm,, Day. adv
Eeauty Parlor Service given 8y
Mrs Freeman at the El Centro Beau
=, sg,on Phone :. adv
rr. A. B. Hanson, Dentist, DAVIS
Bldg. Extraction specialist. adV
Reckless Driver Fined Judge
Mavficld fined Ncrn Johnson, -"
for reckless driving on the 'aleXico
highway last night. The fin" was
reduced when the arresting officer
recommended the minimum sentence.
Wooda Blesy school of Dancing
722 Orange. Phone 733-W.
Police Court Qniet--Guadclupe
Nunez. 2j, and r. l.. Maddox, 20
were fined $25 each on drunkenness
charges in police court sis morning,
while G.. 1shitani received II much
needed warning that he must obser-
We the laws by a 5000 fine for the
possession of liquor. lshitani dug
Down and produced, while the other
two will be ovcr-Christmas guests of
I the county sheriff.
Gull Grapefruit IN large burlap
sacks nj $3.50 l. V. grapefruit
Growers, Broadway & r. r. Tracks
And Now-Iiol sandwiches ano
Office NJ Rridgers Fancy lee Cieam
store Open noon till midnight.
adv
Auto3 Crash on Broadway - Ma
chimes driven by r. QuitVaS ard X
Iano bumped each other yesterday
afternoon on Broadway between
Fourth and Fifth streets. Both
men were given tickets to appea
in police court for reckless driving.
Harold Doty wishes his many
friends Merry Nmas and Happy
New Year. adv
/ PERSONALS
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-24

Footbal,-Erawley Alumni, Holt
willie Alumni at b. L, II. $. FIELD
Christmas Day. adv
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-04-05
White Bluffs School News


The last quarter of school started
March o., and the high school pupils
received their report cards. In seven
more weeks school will be discontinue
ed for this year.
April to is cleanup week at
the high school. Ambitious young men
of all ages can he seen WELDING rake,
hoe and hammer.
They are also laying out kitty
bali diamonds
The English II Club began work
Monday pssting the high school notes
in the scrapbook. A set Of Gaylord
Brothers Book Covers are being used
for the outside Of the scrapbook and
plain white tipping paper for the
leaves.
Stopl Look! Listen! Don't forget
to come to the Junior High Schools
plays Friday night at eight o'clock
Gradeschool pupils are admitted at
fifteen cents ard adults twenty-five
cents. There will be three one-act
comedies so be prepared for a good
laugh. The high school orchestra will
play during internaissions. You may
Only hear this orchestra few more
times this year, so don't miss it 7
The French II Club is preparing
for its monthly meeting which will
be held April 10th. The members Of
the entertainment committee are
Gilbert Walker, Ruby Penn and Rena
Belle Angle. 2sE
Superintendent w. M. Underhil1 was
out of school few days the first Of
the week with an attack of the flu.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-04-05
ARsoa DAY, APRIL 10

Governor Hartley on Monday pro-
claimed Friday, April 10, as Arbor and
Bird day in the following proclama-
ton:
THE perpetuation Of the forest
growth and the protection of
bird life has become arinherent desire
Of our lard.
"It is my request that all citizens
of the state, especially the students and
pupils of our educational institutions
and schools, devote time on April 1e
to the planting Of trees and ornament
al shrubs and the study and care of
bird life"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1929-04-05
The News in Hanford
BIZ Mrs. N. p. Anglin

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cole and Miss
Ora Huxtable were Sunday visitors
at the T. E. Kamerer home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Stewart and
baby drove over from Milton, Oregon,
Friday to visit Mrs. Stewards parents.
MI. and Mrs. E. ]. Jones. Mr.. Stew
art returned home Monday but Mrs.
Stewart and baby will stay a week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Evett have
moved back to Hanford after being
away for the past two years. They
VIII live on their ranch west Of
town. Mr. Evett has accepted a posi-
non with the cold storage plant at
White Bluffs.
Miss Leona Evett was home over
Easter from Spokane, where she is
attending business college.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fay Davis of Free
water are permanently located in
their new home, the old .lamison
soldier tract.
Mrs. Grace Dewey has been ill at
her apartment in Planters hotel but
is reported better.
Mr.. Pickett returned to Hanford
Sunday after spending a couple of
weeks with his son in Wenatchee.
Mr. and Mrs. c. E. Berg and fam
lily of Pasco and Mr.. and Mrs. H. M.
Anglin of Walla Walla visited at the
N. P. Anglin home Sunday.
The Easter church services were
well attended Sunday, as the day was
unusually nice. Tile Sunday school
had an appropriate program Of recita-
tons, dialogues and songs, after hav-
ing a short lesson study hour. !, At IL
o'clock the church services began.
Appropriate. Easter music was given,
followed by splendid Easter sermon,
keeping Our Lives on Higher
Plane Through the Resurrection of
Christ" by DR.. Gray. This service
was the last one to be held by DR..
Gray before leaving for Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania.
\ There was mistake in reporting
the date of the junior class play in
last weeks paper. II should have read
April 6 instead of April rs. zo5S
]. A. Purdy went to Pasco last
Wednesday to bring nome Mrs.
Purdy and little daughter, Elsa
! C1vde