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Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-28
Issued Daily, Except
Sundays. Entered at the
Post office, EI Centre,
Calf, as Second Glass
Matter.
KILLING WORN-OUT LAWS

The town council of LoweStoft in Eng
land, undertook to revise some of towns
out-moded laws the other day, and dis
covered on the statute books curious
survival of early Victorianism-a law
passed in 1854, and never repealed, COM
pelling all male bathers at the city
bathing beaches to stay at least 10 yards
away from all female bathers.
Cabled dispatches relate that the town
fathers had a good laugh at this ancient
law, and then promptly repealed it.
Henceforth men and women at Lowe
stoft's bathing beaches can stand face to
face without fearing the wrath of the
law.
All of this is rather funny, but it does
provoke bit of reflection. For example:
what would have happened if it had been
an American town that discovered such a
law on its books? Would it have re-
pealed the law, or would it have let it
remain on the statute books and then
winked at all violations of it?
We don't, Of course, hang on to laws
quite that idiotc. But in general it may
be said that it is not our tendency to fol-
low this British lead in handling out of
date lays. Our governing bodies almost
invariably lack the courage to repeal
such ordinances: To do so might offend
some group of the popuace; consequent
ly we let the laws remain, and then make
no pretense of enforcing them.
AS a result, we have these queer blue
Sunday" drives every so often. In count
less cities and towns there are laws
which forbid everything from playing golf
to buying postage stamps on Sunday.
Generally these laws are allowed to lie
ignored; but once in while some sheriff
or mayor or chief of police conceives it
to be his duty to enforce them, and
whole community is inconvenienced and
upset-all because the Lawmakers lack
the courage to repeal laws that no longer
have public support.
So it is that every state and city has
laws that are never enforced. There
are horse races in states whose laws
strictly bar horse racing. There are
Sunday movies in towns where Sunday
movies are illegal. We prefer to let laws
go unenforced rather than to go to work
and repeal them. 1t is not healthy at
titude.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-28
Hello LITTLE snail boy! ecalIed-
the rabbit sentleman..

for it's so black he'll never see us.
Are YOU coming"
"Sure m coming'' barkcd the
Fox. Then the two Bad Chaps
skunk along beneath the trees, hur-
rying to reach the dark end of the
long path through the woods to wait
there for the rabbit gentleman to
come.
As for Uncle Wiggily, he really
had left his bungalow as the Bob
Cat had seen, and the bunny gentle
man was hopping along the path. If
he hoped far enough and long
enough he would reach the end
where the Bob Cat and Fox were
waiting.
"It's a lovely day" said Uncle
Wiggilv to himself, twinkIing his
pink nose. to keep in practise. 81
wonder if / shall have any adven-
lures? | hope 50. - All, if he could
lnive looked to the end of the path
he would not have asked the ques-
ti0n.
All of a sudden Uncle Wiggily saw
something moving beside the path.
At first he thought it was "a leaf
blown by the wind, but u second
look showed him that il was a little
snail boy, moving slowly along with
his house on his back. A snail is
like big, fat worm. except that
he lives in a round shell which he
carries around with him on his back.
Wbouayor q cpaiI wants ia 90, IN
bed, he Just stops crawling and curls
up inside the shell on his back 80
no one can bother him.
"HclIo, little snail boy." called
the rabbit gentleman. "Whcre are
YOU going this morning."
- am going to school" slowly
answered the snail. He spoke as
lazily as he crawlcd. "Ycs. Uncle
Wiggily, am going to school,"
"To school, cried the rabbit
gentleman. "You must be ioking.
There is no regular school now.
This is the summer vacation. You
must have made = mistake. -
"NO. haven't made Il mistake .
spoke the snail boy as Uncle Wiggily
walked slowly beside him. The rab-
bit, who always hoped fast, had
| 10 take one step ahead and then two
steps back for fear of leaving his
lazy little friend behind. ''T am
going TO school, went on the snail
''You see, we snails always hat
TO go slowly on account Of only
having one paw, or foot, which
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-28
Drunks Hailed
Before Mayfield

Just what caused the celebration
is hard to say, but six persons were
brought before Judge Mayfield IN
police court this morning, charged
with being drunk in public, having
been picked up on the streets OF the
city last night. Cne attendant at
the court surmised that these were
the unfortunates who were unable
TO attend the political rally in ia
cumba Yesterday and sought solace
for their misfortune by imbibinG
somewhat deeply but not wisely.
Not having attended this rally we
are unable to vouch for the trutn
of this statement However, r.
higgins. "a; Dominick, 81; A. r..
Riff. 81; r. Sanchez, 30; NJ. Blue,
As, and F. Isozaki. ~. were the cele-
brating gentlemen and each was
given sentence ~ 500 with the al
tentative of 10 days i'll the city ba5
tile.
Teodora Evara, So, and J. 5. Thak
er, 50, booked for vagrancy, forfeit
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-28

grows out of the middle Of our
stomach.
- know there is no regular school
now whispered the snail boy.
4" But classes will start again in Sep
tember and | don't want to be late
or the Lady Mouse Teacher might
rot like it.
"Oh. but my dear boy!'' laughed
Uncle Wiggily. Here it is only
the end of July and YOU are starting
tor scchool which will not open IN
more than a month. Why is that
because have to crawl so slow
" that it will take me until Sep
tember to get to the Hollow Stump
school. - went on the snail. My
father said | had better start this
early so | wouldn' t be late. and
that's why m going to school
now
Dear me. How very funny, >
chuekled the rabbit. "lou will be
more than month crawling along
to school. But ! suppose your father
knows best. No wonder, though,
that you are startling now, said
Mr.! Longears as he hopped slower
and slower 50 as not TO get aheaC
of the snail. "Why, you hardly -
an inch minute >
"Well." said the snail, 81 am
very sl>w, but | am sure. >
Uncle Wiggily liked the little snail
boy so much that he walked slower
and slower to keep beside him and
talk. The result was that instead
iof soon getting to the end of the
path. the rabbit, after three hours
was hardly three of his regular hops
from his bungalow. And the Fox,
impatientlv waiting with the Bob
Cat in the dark woods, said:
81 thought YOU told me Uncle
Wiggilv was coming!'
II thought he was, mewed the
other Bad Chap. Something must
have happened to him. But watt
He'll come.
Another hour passed. but Uncle
Wiggily. walking beside the slow
snail, was hardly more than -four
hops from his bungalow. And then
the Fox said: "He isn't coming
| IN going back to my den!''
"Fooled again. mewcd the Boi
Cat as he~slunk away with the Fox
So. because he walked slowly with
the early snail. Mr.. Longears WASH I
caught by the Bad Chaps who grew
tired of aigting for him. And il
the little girl $ shoe will be polit,
and not stick it's tongue out at tho
boys rubber boot, III tell YOU next
about Uncle Wiggily and Porky
Pine.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-28
Murder Theory
Is Advanced In
Palmdale Death


PALMDALE, Calf, July 2S. UP)
An investigation of possible
murder was begun by Los Angeles
deputy shcriffs today after the
discovery of an unidentified mans
body five miles east of here last
night.
Silas Prewitt, Jr.. Santa Monica,
employe Of an airplane factory, dis
covered the body while hunting.
The deputies learned that automo-
bile tracks were found beside the
BODY, located near road, indicat-
ing the man may have been thrown
from a car.
The man was about 80 years old
and apparently had been dead two
months, it was said.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-28

iect an address which is much more
than mere talk on products.
In addition, Mrs \. b. Hanson
will speak on the subject of full
time public health unit, a matter
which deserves the serious atten-
tion Of FL Centre and Imperial Val
ley as a whole. Mrs. Hanson is d
favorite as speaker for the reason
that she always has d message Of
community interest and deserving
of attention of her hearers.
President X. y. Whitelaw asks
all II Centrans interested TO be
present at this dinner and the wom-
en- of the city are reminded that
they are very welcome at the dim
ner meetings and that each week
sees number of ladies at the
chamber gatherings.
Following the dinner the board
Of directors will meet for Il short
time in executive session.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-28
Seek TO Salvage
Fishing Schooner

SANTA CATALINA ISLAND.
Calf, July %. W.Pj-Attcmpts were
made today to salvage the fishing
boat Belle Isle, which struck reef
near the island isthmus late yester-
dav with l29 passengers aboard.
A calm sea and lack of wind pre-
vented what might have been a re-
petition of the Amcco fishing barge
disaster off Santa Monica last Me
mortal day, when s.Xten lost their
lives. A fleet Of private yachts that
was near the Belle Isle when it
Caught on the reef rcwoved the pas
scngers.
Captain John Gabelith, owner and
master Of the Belle Isle, had
launehed the vessel only a few days
before and this was it's maiden voy-
age. His wife and baby were among
the passengers.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-28
Campaign Against
Death Penalty To
Be Giuen Stud,

Los ANGELES, July %. U.H-
Three conferences to carry the anti
death penalty campaign of the Cat
ifornia state Legislature were called
today by Vivian Peirce, secretary
of the American League to abolish
capital punishment.
The first conference will be
August 9 in Los Angeles. Others
will be held later in San Francisco
and San Diego, she said.
Speakers will include DR.. Marian
Van Waters, child delinquency con
sultant for President Hoovcr's law
enforcement commission and Jack
Black, e-convict and orator, who re-
Gently testified before the New
York and New Jersey legislature
code committees.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-28
Seek Traces OF
Vanished Race In
Gila Valley Area

LOS ANGELES, July -. U.P-
\ search in the ella valley of Ari-
zona for traces of a vanished civil
izatiun which probably flourishcd
at the start of the Christian era
will he resumed next September, it
was announced by Los Angeles mus
cum officials today.
Carved stone images, pottery and
human bones have been eXcavated
from the sandy wastes near Phoe-
nix and indicate the people were
an outpost of Central american cul-
tGrc. according to DIR. Charles Van
Bergen, one OF the archcologists IN
charge of the expedition.
One of two sites being explored
revealed settlements built in layers.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-28

Los ANGELES, Juiy 2s. W.p)-
World peace, the subject of res.
olution already adopted by the tri-
synodlcal Presbyterian convention
Of California, Arizona and Nevada
occupied prominent place at bus
mess sessions today.
Tonight DR.. =. B. Won Klcinsmid
president of the University OF
southern California, who has just
been knightcd by the French Legion
of Honor for his work in interna
tional relations. will address the
Presbyterian synods of California
on a kindred topic.
The convention has approved
American entry into the world
court and favored world peace by
resolution.
The California synod also has
voted to hold its 1881 convention
at the Westminster Presbyterian
church, Sacramento.
DR.. J. Il. Sizoo of Washington, ID
e., representing the national Pres
bytcrian organization at the con
vcntion, was the principal speaker
at devotional services Sunday
George r. Munroe, Jr., whose ora
tion on law enforcement won frs,
prize at the general assembly meet.
ing, also spoke.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-28
Nippert Sells
Part Of Ranch

Announcement of a real estate
sale has Just been made which will
be of the utmost interest TO FL
Centrans and fruit growers through
out the valley. John Nippcrt sold
90 acres of his ranch lying on the
San Diego highway just south of
the Eucalyptus school to T. Wcrn-
ing. While the price paid was not
revealed. it is understood to have
been of Il substantial character.
1t is also understood that he new
owner intends to put the whole 20
acres into grapefruit in the imme-
diatc future.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-28
'PRESBYTERIANS
WILL DISCUSS
WO RID PEACE

LOS ANGELES, July %. U.P)--
Introduction as resolution indl-
rectly denouncing the Imprisonment
of Thomas Mooney and Warren X,
Billings, created a furor in today's
session of the Presbyterian tri-syn-
odical conference here when a doz-
en- delegates clamored for an oppor-
tunity to speak.
The confusion quietcd when a
motion to table the measure gained
precedence. 1t was expected the
resolution would come up again for
discussion later in the day.
Continued efforts toward union
ization of the Presbyterian and
Methodist Episcopal North churches
were recommended IN report
adopted today by the conference.
The report. given by the Rev.
DR.. Graham c. Hunter, of Fullerton,
Calf, took favorable stand on
virtually all the points under dis
cussion between the two great re-
ligious bodies since the union was
proposed by the Mcthodists two
years ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-28
Chamber To Hear
Several Talks At
Dinner Meeting

Members and friends of the FL
Centre Chamber Of Commerce are
offered splendid program at the
regular dinner meeting of the cham
Der, to be held Wednesday evening
at 6:30 O'Clock. "The Romance Of
Bread" will be the subject of a
talk by L. a. Madden, manager Of
the local branch of the Cramer Bak-
ing company. Madden is a fine
speaker and has made of his sub
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-28

ed their bail of So each when they
failed to answer r0ll-call. NJ. Be
dova. 81, drew fine Of $50 fos
reckless driving.
Judge Mayfield occupied the city
bench this morning in place Of Judge
Perkins. who was absent from the
city un business.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-28

John e. Palcn, who has been in
the employ of the People s Abstract
u Trust company, will leave i'll %
few days for Los Angeles. Mr..
Palcn will take up the practice of
law, having his offices ir the Hcnnc
building, at l22 w. Third street.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-28

Deer have been eating melon
bags and other vegetable top crops
vines, beans and other vegetable top
crops in gardns and fields of Nj
guelito Canyon, Santa Barbara
County.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-28
Looking Backward
What The Press Files Tell OF
Imperial Valley for this Date
In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
july A8. 1910.

Mrs. +. l.. Ralston left this morn
ing for Los Angeles for short va
cation. Mr.. Ralston accompanied
her rs far as Imperial Junction. re.
turning ON the noon train.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-28

"\inc hours from the Colorado
river to the Pacific ocean by auto
is the feature of letter written bv
President Frank Bcal of the north
crn San cgo-lmperial Valley high
way to the Commercial club at Fall.
brook Il few days since.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-28
TEN YEARS AGO

Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Wcathcrby. re-
cent owners of Bob 50 lee Cream
Parlor, have again taken over the
business and will manage it during
the summer months. Mr.. and Mrs.
Weathcrby have been in San Diego
for several weeks resting.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-28
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
July %, 1915,

The grape crop rs moving rapidly.
The last few days has seen Il steudy
increase in shipments of grapes by
express from FL Centre. In the last
week the average daily shipments
have leaped from 30 to - crates.
The majority of these are being
shipped to Arizona and New Mex
leo points.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-28

The thin walls were well preserved.
leading scientists to believe life cx.
isted up to 800 years ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-28

Mrs. Joseph Seymour .Jr., is cX-
pectcd to return from Il visit in Los
Angeles today. Mrs. Seymour has
been with her mother, Mrs. FL
bridge, who has been i'll, but is re-
ported as improving.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1930-02-26

The Mite Society of the Presbyter-
ian church will hold it's regular meet
ing in the parlors of the church next
Friday afternoon, March 7th.
Mrs. Harry Hoffman and Mrs. J.
R. Keefe will entertain St. Gather
ines Sewing Circle at the Hoffman
home Thursday afternoon, February
9th.
The Industrial Society of the
Church of Christ met Tuesday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Byron
Doyle. Following the regular bust
ness meeting there was a social hour
and refreshments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs H. S. Aune entertain
ed last Thursday at dinner party in
compliment to Miss Eleanore Aune
who left Friday for Minneapolis.
Following the dinner bridge was
played at three tables with Miss
Aune holding high score.
Members of the Eastern Star will
enjoy banquet this evening WED
nesday) at the Masonic Hall. The
dinner will be served at seven o'clock
and is given by the social committee.
The regular business meeting will be
held Immediately afterward.
The Kum-Join- class of the
Methodist church will meet next
Tuesday evening, March 4th, at the
home of Mrs. E. o. Beckstrand. Mrs.
H. w. Ward will give the lesson
study on Church Unity and Mrs.
c. S. Shaw will have charge of the
entertainment.
Mrs. S. B. Duea and Mrs. Lloyd
Spang will entertain the Quality
Club Monday afternoon, March 3rd,
in the lounge room of the Ramsey
Hotel. The meeting will start at
2:15 o'clock. The members are ask
ed to please note the change in the
time of meeting.
The Country Division of the Pres
byterian Mite Society will meet on
Wednesday, March 9Th, in the base
ment of the local church. The COM
mittee in charge is Mines. M. W.
Dennistoun, Norval Weeks, Geo. Phil
lips Clarence Cobleigh, w. Goldberg,
M. L. Kennedy, Donald Smith and A.
Lair. This is the annual meeting
and the members are urged to be
present. Please note the change in
the day of meeting
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1930-02-26

Mrs. John Sexton will entertain
the Country Ladies' Aid of the Meth
odist church at her home today WED
nesday).
Miss Theo Jensen entertained
group of young women Saturday af-
ternoon in honor Of her guest, Miss
Mona Callister of Minneapolis. The
afternoon was spent in chatting and
light refreshments were served.
The Loyal Booster Class of the
Church of Christ met on Tuesday
evening at the home of DR.. and Mrs.
George Alexander. A good musical
program was enjoyed after which a
valentine box was opened. Birthday
greetings were extended to Roy Brit
ton, Earl Bliss and Mrs. Parks. The
wedding anniversary Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilkins was fittirgly observed
by a mock wedding ceremony. A
luncheon was served by Mrs. Alex
ander assisted by Mrs. Britton and
Mrs. B. Whittier.
The members of the Twentieth
Century Club entertained their hus-
bands and friends at dinner party
last Friday evening at Hotel Red
wood. Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. McRae
were also guests, Mrs. McRae is pre-
sident of the second District Fedora
ton of Women's Clubs. A three
course dinner was served at seven
o'clock. George Washington place
cards were used and red candles were
used as table decorations. Bridge
and rock were played following the
dinner hour.
The Missionary Society of the
Presbyterian church met last We'd
nesday afternoon in the church par
lors. In the absenc Of the president,
Mrs. j. P. Linn, who was ill, Mrs. A.
C. Dolliff, second vice president, pre-
sided. Mrs. E. A. Pease read devO-
tionals, reading from the goth Psalm
Mrs. B. E. Marsh and Mrs. S. B.
Duea played two piano duets and
Mrs. Marsh sang a solo. Missionary
Letters from foreign fields were read.
This was the annual meeting and the
following officers were elected Mrs.
j. P. Linn, president; Mrs. H. P.
Sanders. first vice president; Mrs. A.
G. Dolliff, second vice president; Mrs.
E. A. Pease, secretary; Mrs. M. R.
Myers, treasurer; Miss Esther Falk,
cores. secretary; Mrs. C. A. Fobes,
secretary of Literature and Mrs. o.
A. Goetz, secretary of Mission Educa-
ton. The Blessing Boxes were open
ed and the society expects to meet
its apportionment with this money. A
picnic supper was served.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1930-02-26
IN THE BLACK HILLS
FARM VALLEYS YOU CAN
PROSPER AND BE HAPPY

Alfalfa, corn, sugar beets, all GER
al grains, garden produce, fruits,
chickens and turkeys are successfully
grown and marketed in the produc-
tive valleys of the Black Hills OF
South Dakota.
Wonderful cattle, hog and dairy
ing country. Low priced lands insure
profits.
Mild, healthful climate. Excellent
water. Prosperous growing commun-
tiles. Good schools and churches and
fine hard surfaced roads.
A new free booklet full of inform
alton is ready for you. Address Don
Johnson, Colonization Agent, Sioux
Falls, S. D. S3-Zts'
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1930-02-26
s CITY AND COUNTY =
ESTHER DAVIS sTENsvAD. City Editor

inserted columns of
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-05
Mercedes
PERSONALS

PERSONALS
Mrs. S. E. Tabor has returned to
her home in Houston after q visit
here in the home Of her daughter,
Mrs. j.. c. Shaw and family.
Mrs. A. c. Payne had for her
guest at the weekend, her brother,
j. N. Avary OF Combs, Texas.
Mrs. Mike Betels attended the
Fifteenth District Legion Auxiliary
convention at Harlingen at the
weekend.
Miss Ana Kate Mcdonald, who
holds a business position in Ed
couch, spent the weekend here
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
D. Mcdonald.
Miss Mary Ann Makers. member
ii the Hidalgo mad Cameron coun-
ties water company OF this place.
spent the weekend In Pharr a
zilest OF her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Maken.
Mrs. A. O. Payne and two sons.
Paul and Donald. were guests Of
friends in Harlingen at the week
sno.
Mr. and Mrs. Morgan D. Jones
# Chicago, have arrived in Mer-
ce5es to make their home. and
have moved In 10 the z. J. Pennell
home. which they purchased. Mr..
Jones is a member Of a newly
formed real estate company here.
Of which L. II. and G. NJ. Henry
OF this city are members Also
Paul Rafferty, OF Tulsa. Oklahoma.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-05

No Fines
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-05
VALLEY COPS
AID TOURISTS

Any hardships suffered by Valley
tourists because Of stringent traffic
law enforcement are caused by Of
ficers others than county or city.
This became apparent today when
statements we're made by the sher-
ifs office and various city police.
These statements were motivated
by q movement OF the Harlingen
Chamber Of Commerce looking to-
ward more courteous treatment Of
tourists In the Valley.
Sheriff Frank Brown stated that
not n complaint had been filed
by his office against persons using
out-of-state licenses since he had
been in office. I'VE have gone far
out of our way to make things easy
for the tourist that I fear we have
been imposed upon at times" the
sheriff said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-05

who arrived in Mercedes during the
past week.
Mrs. Phelix Hilland Of Dallas,
who Is visiting her mother, Mrs.
]. NJ. King Of Harlingen, was a
guest here a. the weekend In the
home Of her brother, @. A. King
and family. She was accompanied
by Mrs. King Of Harlingen.
Mrs. r. r. Talbert and four sons,
Jc., Royal Lee, Maurice and Newell,
and Mrs. Talbert's sister, Mrs. j..
Gardner, left this week for Kansas,
to visit their mother and grand
mother.
Miss Ethel Lentz has returned
from Baylor College. Bolton, Tex
as where she has been attending
school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Darius Swartz and
daughter, Kathryn, have returned
from Austin where they have been
visiting Mrs. Swartz's brother,
Andrew Porter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry. Perkins have
returned from a two weeks visit
IN San Antonio.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walden Greenlee
have returned from Dallas where
they have been visiting Mr.. Green
lees parents. Mr.. and Mrs Blake
Seay. Ralph and Bobbie Greenlee
Of Dallas, are visiting in the Green
lee home here.
Mrs. A. c. McDermott and daugh-
ter. Helen. left at the weekend for
New Orleans, where they will visit
relatives.
Mrs. H. z. Bennett and son and
daughter, Buddie and Mary Ruth.
were guests Of friends in FalfuriaS.
at the weekend.
Mrs. Art Tolson and daughter.
Effie Gene, and Miss Barbara Hoyt
spent the weekend in San An
torio.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. WHITE are
leaving the first OF the week for a
visit with relatives in Chicago and
Michigan.