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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
By Central Press

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PANAMA, Feb. 14-Sixty million
dollars will be spent by the United
States government to facilitate in
creased shipping through the Pan
anna canal to make possible further
development OF tourist trade and
to provide flood control Of the
Chagres river.
All this development points toward
uninterrupted operation Of the
Pedro Miguel and Gatun locks.
One danger faced Is the possibility
OF these two locks going out Of
commission should the average an
nual rainfall drop below l32 inches.
Should water in Gatun lock fall
below the 80-foot level, both locks
would go out Of commission be-
cause OF insufficient water. To IL
lustrate. II requires approximately
one million gallons Of water 70
raise a ship through the Gatun and
Pedro Miguel locks. Once this water
passes over the spillway 1t Is lost
forever. Thus there Is a constant
drain on the atun lake supply.
Alhajuela Dam
Forty miles from the mouth Of
the Chagres river the government
will begin construction Of Alhaiu-
ella dam this year. to cost $4,000
600. The proposed dam will be 40
feet high and 1000 feet long and
will create a lake Of surplus water
supply % square miles in extent.
II also will increase the water sup
ply Of Gatun lake from twenty
two billion cubic feet 10 thirty-one
billion cubic feet.
Construction OF Alhajuela dam.
according to Governor Harry Bur-
CESS, wiz serve a three-fold pur-
pose. It will eliminate the danger
Of the Chagres river flood waters
damaging the Pedro Miguel and
Gatun locks, will assure continued
operation for a least 100 years even
in the face OF a protracted dry spell
and will permit operation OF an
additional triple set Of locks and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
BUSINESS MEN
HAIL FUTURE
Prosperity Month Causes
Increase in Trade
Many Declare

February, hailed as Prosperity
Month, IS in reality materializing
into a month Of increased business
and improved financial conditions,
according to local merchants ques-
toned Saturday evening.
I'VE find that the first week was
exceptionally good" said James
Tabor, manager Of the Rio Grande
Gas Company: 1T turned out much
better than we had anticipated"
Robert Lackner, Jr.. OF Lackner's
Jewelry Store, reported that Feb
ruary business was good.
The hardware game Is satislac-
tory" stated Conrado Cloetta Satur-
day. The latter part Of the month
will be ven better. 7 believe"
Gas and oil Is selling we'll" ac-
cording TO Placide Lamberton, Best
Service Station.
Prosperity month Is felt in Mata-
moroS, and George Leonard. man
ager Of the MatamoroS Cafe. Is
gratified by increased patronage.
Although February Is generally
a dull month in our business" said
Jimmy Lomax. Bollack's, "a COM
parison with 1929 shows that 1880
is better than last year"
Banks report a decided increase.
and predict further prosperity.
With Spring coming. and with
a port. Brownsville need not worry
Of the future" said Joe Putegnat,
Tandy's.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14

the efficient handling Of 10000. 900
tons OF shipping annually.
AS the filling Of Gatun lake
served to bury a number OF his
toric settlement that dated back to
the Spanish treasure era, construc-
ton Of the Alhaiuela dam will cover
with water the old Spanish treasure
road from Old Panama to Porto
bello, from where Spanish galleons
carried away their cargos Of Peruv-
ian treasure.
Tourists today rarely have OPP
portunity to visit Portobello, but
the government contemplates con-
Structing a paved road through the
jungles 10 this once busy seaport
on the Caribbean. This road will
connect with the proposed trans
isthmian highway, which will ex-
tend from Colon across the 18TH
mus to Panama City and Balboa.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
Bales Announces For
Hidalgo Co.. Sheriff

Especial 70 The Herald
EDINBURG, Feb. l4-Another
candidate for the position Of sher-
if to be vacated by A. Y. Baker is
in the field with the announcement
OF J. r. Bales, deputy sheriff, yes
terday.
Bales has been deputy sheriff for
eight years and has lived in Hidal-
60 county 81 years.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14

The average person spends 10
days a year eating instead OF the
81, two decades ago. concludes
Marye Dahnke, an economist.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
Woman's Auxiliary
To Chamber Planned
Especial 70 The Herald)

Especial 70 The HeraIdJ
EDINBURG. Feb. IA woman's
auxiliary to the chamber Of COM
merce was to be discussed at a meet
ing Friday morning in the First
Methodist church.
Cooperation with the Edinburg
chamber on civic problems is to be
the object Of the organization.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
Irene Bordoni
Not American?

NEW YORK, Feb. i4-tF-
Irene Bordoni is afraid she is
without O country and has ap-
pealed to the federal authorities
for q ruling. Born in Corsicana
she was an American citizen for
IL years through marriage TO
Ray Goetz. The marriage was
annulled three months ago In
Chicago. At the time she be-
came Mrs. Gostz. Marriage OF an
alien woman TO an American
made her a citizen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
Brownsville Man Is
Big Prize Winner


DALLAS, Feb. l4-Recognition as
one OF Frigidaire Corporations OUT
standing statesmen IN the entire
United States was given John n.
Hunter OF Brownsville. Texas. yes
terday, at the annual regional con-
vention here. when he wa called to
the platform and amid bla-ing bands
and cheering OF 400 fellow-salesmen
from this part or the country was
presented with 500 IN gold.
Awarding OF salesmen's prizes and
introduction OF new products were
high spots OF the convention &C
which speakers struck an optimistic
note for 1880. Among the new de-
velopments In electric refrigeration
presented were a hydrator, for
freshening vegetables; two new COM
preSSors and two sizes Of commercial
refrigerator cabinets. IL was an
nounced that there are now more
than 100000 FrigidaireS liz use.
The average person spends 10
-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14
Dance Tonight

Especial 70 The HeraId)
EDINBURG. Feb. 1.-THE Inter
national Press clubs st. Valentine
ball is to be staged tonight at Val
Verde pavilion. Dancers will be
masked and a large crowd IS ex-
pected.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-14

Monroe Jones, pioneer Of the Sal
mno river country In California at
the age Of 80 made a 70-mile horse
back trip to visit his daughter.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-23

gifts which he sent ahead. Elks
are delegated to assist him as he
was unable to spare any OF the
elves from his work shop in the icy
mountains of the far north.
Prior to the actua1 Christmas
tree activities, children all over the
world will be seen and heard sing
ing Christmas carols in their na-
tive tongues, sound pictures are to
be shown through the courtesy OF
Herbert Norris, theatre manager.
The tap OF wooden shoes, the thud
of bare feet and the click of smart
slippers will be heard as the chill
dren of the world lift their voices
in praise of the birth of the Christ
child and in honor Of the patron
saint of youth wherever civilization
has spread It's banner.
Next, the gift-loaded Christmas
tree will be revealed in al its gilt
tering splendor from its place OF
honor on the stage. This will be
followed by the appearance Of
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-23

pussy. But you said something
about q red bow of ribbon"
oh, yes. for your neck. Always
when little cats become Christmas
presents they must have a red bow
of ribbon on their necks. I'll get
ore from Nurse Jane, and she VIII
help me tie it on
The muskrat lady was as excited
as anything when Uncle Wiggily
brought her out and showed her the
cute little darling.
She shall have the loveleSt red
ribbon I can find squeaked Nurse
Jane, who, though she was a musk
rat lady. wasn't at all afraid of little
pussies. You slip in the back way
with the Christmas tree, Uncle Wig
gily' said Nurse Jane, and I'll tie
the bow on Chrissle," for that was
the name given to the new little cat.
Then we must hide her away
somewhere so my wife won't see
her, whispered Mr.. Longears when
he had put the tree in the parlor
and locked the door. Il want to
surprise her"
oh, of course" said Nurse Jane.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-23
RUSH
ON FULL BLAST
AT POST OFFICE

Frenzied efforts to clear the local
post office of the last minute crush
of Chrismtas packages now are UNI
der way and postal employees have
redoubled their speed IN handling
the mass of packages which jam
the building.
Lines of patrons with arms load
ed with bundles, wait in front OF
each window in the lobby. Each
person probably is muttering GRIM
ly. Next year I'll be early. This is
the last time I'll be caught IN such
a rush
Every incoming nail brings
loads Of packages, letters and cards
for local distribution. The regular
force at the post office augmented
bv special workers. all working con-
stantly at top speed so that no
Christmas packages will be late IN
arriving at the proper destinations.
Truck loads of gifts arrive and
leave the Railway Express Offices
every day. Huge crates OF furni-
ture, crates of grapefruit and the
like lam the building. Now and
then live turkey mutters disgust
cdly on account of the imposed in
dienities imposed upon the king
OF the Feast. These birds scold ev-
cry person who ventures near their
crates.
Prosperity apparently alb d S
here If Christmas boxes are any
guide ="
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-23

I'll keep ChriSsie in my room.
Then the little pussy was given
some warm milk, and when tapping
it with her pink tongue she took
care not to splash any on the red
bow of ribbon around her neck,
Uncle Wiggily watched his wiie's
present drink the milk and at last
the rabbit gentleman said:
Now I must get the lights ready
for the Christmas tree" There
were strings of tiny, colored electric
lights which. each year. were put on
the tree before it was decorated.
The lights were used year after
year, new bulbs being bought 70 re-
place the broken ones. Uncle Wig
gily kept the strings Of Christmas
tree lights III his room. But now.
when he went there to get them
they were not TO be found
Nurse Jane, do you know where
the Christmas tree lights are?
asked the rabbit gentleman. But
the muskrat lady said she didn't.
This is very mysterious said the
bunny uncle. twinkling his PINK
nose. My Christmas lights are
gone! l wonder who took them.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-23

| Pussy W05 given some ttdrin muH
fir tree kept me warm, and I knew
no bad dogs could get me there, and
I must have fallen asleep, said the
/ voice.
Il suppose you did little darling.
went on Uncle Wiggily. And you
didn't awaken until just now. Didn I
you hear me gnaw down the tree
and didn't you feel yourself getting
a ride over the snow"
mo, didn't know a thing about
II until just now when you called
me a little darling said the voice.
And it made me happy TO hear you
say that, I never thought Iwould
be called a little darling again. Oh,
am so happy!'
We'll, come out here to me and
you shall have a red ribbon bow on
your neck and a nice saucer of warm
milk to drink and you can be a
Christmas present for my Wife!" said
Mr.. Longears.
oh, can I? How perfectly Won
derfull" cried the voice Of the cute
little darling" and out Of the thick,
green fir branches Of the Christmas
tree came a little-Weil, I suppose
by this time you have all guessed
what it was--yes, it was little kit
ten. The pussy cat had been curled
up asleep in the tree; the branches
Of which were SO thick that Uncle
Wiggily never saw the cute little fell
low until he reached his bungalow.
why did you hide in my Christ
mas tree?" asked the rabbit uncle.
II was lost in the woods" an
swered the little kitten. Il went out
from the house where I live to see
what it was like in the great, big
snowy outdoors. I guess went too
far for when I wanted TO 90 back !
couldn't find the way. I ran around
and around, mewing, and then l got
to the woods and this tree looked
warm. so climbed up in it,"
And quite right, tool" said Uncle
Wiggily. But now your troubles are
over, for you can live in my bunga-
low as long as you like, and am
going To give you TO my wife Tor a
Christmas present"
That will be lovely" meWed the
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-23
Bedtime Stories
BY HOWARD E. GARRIs
Copyright, 1898, by Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate
UNCLE WIGGnYS CHRISTMAS
LIGHT

Uncle Wigglly had been to the
woods, where he gnawed down
Christmas tree He dragged it home
over the snow, like q sled, and was
Just going to carry it into his bunga-
low. ready to be decorated and
lighted for Christmas morning
when, all of sudden. as I told YOU
last night, NIr. Longears saw some
thing moving in the deep. thick
branches of his tree. At first he
thought it was a Bad Chap hiding
there But when he look he smiled
and said:
oh you cute little darling!"
What did you call ne?" asked
the voice Of whoever was hidden IN
the Christmas tree. Please say it
again, Uncle Wiggily!"
II said you were q cute little dar-
ling. and so you are!" spoke the
rabbit gentleman But when did
you get in my Christmas tree?'
on, excuse me! I don't know II
was yours or I would not have
climbed up and nestled in the thick
branches TO go 10 sleep But the
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-23
NO RESTRICTION
MADE BY ELKS
ON BIG PARTY

Come one! Come ALL" IS the slo-
gan of local Elks III inviting chill
dren of the community to attend
their annual Christmas party at the
Fox Imperial theatre Christmas
morning at 1890 O'Clock.
No matter what the creed, race
or age of the child, hearty inyi-
tation is extended. There are no
barriers or restrictions. All chill
dren of EI Centre are urged to be
present when festivities begin.
Santa Claus telegraphed that he
will appear at the party and will
personally assist in distributing the
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-23
Published by
IMPERIAL VALLEY
PRESS, mo.
". G. COSTELLO,
Manager
PLENTY OF COLD FEET

At $50 this morning it was not eX-
actlv Fourth of July weather. o be
truthful. it was far from it. No matter
that the thermometer read somewhere
around 80, it was cold. We could and
did express it somewhat more emphatic
cally, using plenty of adjectives that are
not recognized in the polite circles OF So
ciety
The editorial hands were almost as
numb as the brain-and the editorial
feet-we had to look down to make GER
tain they were there. Then of course
we could not be mistaken. They were
there in all their acreage.
But we sighed for pair OF good old
fashioned felt boots that used to make
even New England winters seem like
nothing at all. How we could use them!
And then our feet suddenly became
so warm that they felt like they were a
couple of firecracks. We never had such
hot feet before.
It was imagination of course, prompt
ed by the sight Of two kids passing the
office, without any shoes. Two young
sters not 10 years of age. How those
youngsters could stand it, we cannot eX-
plain. They probably were enduring 1t
because they had to.
Hoping that we might be able to get
their names so that something could be
done about getting shoes for them, we
called to them but evidently suspicious
of US, they busted off down State street
toward the east and kept running until
they neared the fire house. There was
no chance of overtaking them
They may have been doing something
they were not supposed to do but that is
entirely aside from the matter. Ihey
had no shoes and that is the only thing
that counted.
1t is moral certainty that they are
not the only shoeless kids in Ell Centre,
and there should be none such in this city
at this time OF the year.
Those who think they would like to do
something to make some youngsters
Christmas happy one, need not go very
far nor take very long to find someone
worthy of their attention. They are here,
shoeless youngsters and hungry young
sters. If there is one hungry young
ster in this city on Christmas day, the
rest of US ought to choke on the wishbone
or the turkeys neck.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-23
Two Held For
Higher Court

Lee Martell and j. c. Thompson
were held to answer to the superior
court on a charge OF issuing checks
on insufficient funds when they
were brought before Judge F. L.
Cook in Westmo1and yesterday.
Bond for each was set at $1,000
Thompson posted a property bond
while Martell was committed to jail
on failure to make bond Date tor
arraignment before the superior
court was left open
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-23
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell OF
Imperial Valley for this Date
In Past Years
LOOKING BACKWARD
December %. 1910

c. E. Anders, of Mount Vernon,
arrived in FL Centre,
this morning. He is contractor
Charles B. Turrill, the San Fran
cisco photographer who came to
the valley to make pictures for the
Calexico Chronicles special edition,
will remain here for several days
more, as he has undetaken to pic
ture the Holtville Fiesta and has
large number of private contracts
to fill.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-23
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
nccap,har % IQ1S

Edgar Brothers have closed a
deal whereby they secure 40 acres
near Heber which will be planted to
grape fruit The tract will call for
about 5000 Marsh Seedless grape
fruit trees.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-23

hope it wasn't that new pussy" But
we must wait to find out And II
the chocolate cake will give the
clothespin n cranberry to make red
ink for the fountain pen. III tell
you next about Uncle Wlggily's
Christmas Eve.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-23

Issued Daily, Except
Sundays. Entered at the
Post office, El Centre,
Calf, as Second-Class
Matter.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-23

The National Lumber Co. at
Holtville is planning new modern
office to be located near the present
one.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-23
HOOVER IS BOSS

Mr.. Hoover will unquestionably have
very Merry Christmas, prompted III
no small part by his success in getting
through congress the legislation provid-
ing for the drought and unemployment
relief for which he asked in his annual
message to congress.
Those who have condemned the Pres
ident for not having the backbone to boss
congress, will now have to look up some
other excuse for attacking him. He
showed that the velvet glove can hide
the mailed fist and he did not hesitate 10
make congress work at the business end
of lash,
With many members of his own party
openly hostile to his program and others
only lukewarm in their support for it.
there was dark outlook confronting Mr.
Hoover's plans. He refused to listen TO
the suggestions that the amounts he
asked for be increased and did not hesi-
tate to condemn congress for playing
rolitics' in the suggestions for increases
which were offered him.
The funds for both relief measures
will be welcome news to many persons
who have been lOudest in their criticism
of the President His is not an easy row
to hoe at best, and taking the present
makeup OF congress into consideration.
ne certainly deserves credit for what he
has accomplished in the short space of
three weeks. He has left no doubt in
congress and out of it, that he can be as
hard boiled as the circumstances may
require.
The slogan changes = Count your
Christmas bills early
-O
These may be the shortest days in the
year. and with present temperatures
they are none too short.
Stock brokers are facing a terrible job
trying to find some joy out of the clos
ing year About the only thing they can
find is grief and lots of it.
A couple of generations ago. kids used
to wonder how Santa Claus could get
down six inch stove-pipe. Now they try
to figure out how he can get in through
an electric heater. But do they?
If the ink being used by the sob-sis-
ters to stir up sympathy for Beesemyer
were properly used, it would be adorn-
ing asbestos paper while they wrote what
thev rea lv think OF him
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-23
THE WEATHER

LOS ANGELES AND VICINITY
Fair tonight and Wednesday with
near the normal; light
variable winds low humidity.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-23
TEN YEARS AGO
December %. 1920

County Treasurer C. w. Barton,
upon his return from his annual
trip to the state treasurer at Sac
ramento, where he deposited inher-
itance taxes and various other
moneys due the state. stated that
from reports of various other coun-
ty treaSurers whom he met there,
Imperial county's present poor fin
ancial condition was just about on
q par with other counties in the
state.
The final session of the Imperial
County Teachers institute at the
Central Union high school opened
yesterday morning with DR.. Aurelia
II. Reinhardt, president of Mills
College, the principal speaker OF
the day
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-23

Some folks are terribly disappointed.
Our big banks are still doing business at
the old stand, and likely to continue do
ing so.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-23

Santa Claus and the distribution Of
gifts TO the hundreds OF children
expected to be present.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-23

If the ink being used by the sob-sis-
ters to stir up sympathy for Beesemyer
were properly used, it would be adorn-
ing asbestos paper while they wrote what
they really think OF him.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-23

A couple of generations ago. kids used
to wonder how Santa Claus could get
down six inch stove-pipe. Now they try
to figure out how he can get in through
an electric heater But do they?
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-23

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Fair tonight and Wednesday,;
frostS in the interior tonight; light
variable winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-23

Stock brokers are facing terrible job
trying to find some joy out of the clos
ing year. About the only thing they can
find is grief and lots of it.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-23

These may be the shortest days in the
year, and with present temperatures
they are none too short.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-23
LOCAL WEATHER
RECORDED BY F. A. BAUCHMAN
Z. S. Weather Bureau
Temperatures

Minimum this morning .............. 26l5
Maximum yesterday .................... &c
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-23

The slogan changes - Count your
Christmas bills early
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-12

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-12

American managers and engineers are
being employed at number of mines In
Northern Rhodesia.