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Imperial Valley press., 1930-02-10
SCOUTS NAVE BIRTHD4Y

Twenty years ago an idea today the greatest boys
organization in the world
That briefly is the history OF the Boy Scouts of Am
erica which Is at present observing its twentieth birth
day in the States.
On February s. l9lO the Boy Scouts organization
was Incorporated with President William Howard
Taft as honorary president Ii immediately began
building for the future opening national headquarters
in New York, with James L. West executive secre-
tary.
AT the end of 1911 the membership Of scouts and Of
fcials totaed 5925. The present membership exceeds
100000. From the time of its organization until the
present close to five million American boys have been
members of the Boy Scouts
Its record in the 20 years of its existence is some
thing of which any organization may well be proud
Standing for character patriotism public service and
outdoor life there has been consistent effort not
only by the organization but BY each individual scout
and official, to live up to the Scout slogan-"On My
Honor.
During the the full resources of the Boy Scouts
of America placed at the service of the govern
ment under the slogan. Help Win the War A tre-
mendous demonstration of boy power. trained and
ganized for service followed for the duration of the
war. Scouts sold Liberty Bonds totang Sl41S16,926;
War Savings Stamps totaing S43O4369S Over $4,000,
900 pieces of government literature were distributed
by the Scouts In other lines of endeavor the Scouts
proved their ability aid the during Its
time of need.
The Boy Scouts have rested the laures accord
ed them during times but in the decade that has
since past have kept their activities of making bet
ter boys and better future citizens
It's present patron is Herbert Hoover president OF
the United States who is also honorary president OF the
Scouts Under the inspiration of such leader Scouts
are more ambitious and eager for service than ever be-
foe.
The father or mother who wants to know what Scout
ing can do for their boy readily find the answer oy
attending meeting of any of the troops OF this CITY,
The meetings not only open to visitors out they are
asked to come and see for themselves just what Scout
ing really is.
Or they can ask the businessman the educator or
those connected with civ'c work. regarding the poy
Scouts and will receive the unqualified answer that II
is the best thing for boys in the country today
Receiving high cabre of training during MS lornl-
ative years. the Boy Scout can hardly nep oecolins
bat the ORGANIZATION seeks to make him-a better cit
zen when he reaches maturity than ne would De II ne
had not been Scout.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-02-10
Local Racquet
Wielders Lose

FL Centre racquet toters got off
70 had start yesterday in the I'm
ucyiaI and Yuma Valleys tennis
tournament when they dropped three
r,atcbes to the Yumaites on the viii
san school courts The Arizona play
ors took two singles and an extra
doubles match played to break tie
existing at the end of four matches.
In the doubles events, Shirk,
paired with Cunningham, represent
nd El Centre against White and
plumley of Yuma, followed by JOY
and strickland versus Gray and
Isrown. the former of this city, the
l,tter from across the Colorado. Both
IN Centro entries won. In the singles
oyents Shirk was beaten by White
cf yuma and Pulsifer defeated Hale
20 IN Centre. This made the matches
two all and another doubles match
hod to be played. This deciding
n,otcb went to Yuma.
These matches were the first of a
ar;os of 10 to be played between
ait;os ~ the two valleys and games
I'M be played every Sunday from
"''. on The public is cordially in
, i,cd 10 TO attend these games and Of
s;eials Of the league hope TO be able
- create a greater interest in ten
Imperial Valley press., 1930-02-10
Bedtime Stories
By HOWARD Z. GARRIS
Newspaper Syndicate
Copyright, 1928, by Mcclure
UNCLE wIGGILYs DISCOVERY

Do vou think YOU will bring home
any company to tea'" asked Mrs.
Longears of her rabbit husband one
afternoon as he started hopping
away from the hollow stump bunga-
low.
"Why, / hadn't thought of it," he
answered. giving his pink nose an
extra twinkle as the sun shone on
il. "Why do YOU ask''
II Just wanted to know how many
nlaeeS 70 set" said the rabbit lady.
"If there is 10 be company, I'll just
Irll Nurse Jane to save room for
them down al your end of the table"
Il don't expect 70 bring any eonr-
pany" Uncle Wiggily answered.
Though when 90 adyenturing |
rcvcr kno what may happen. II |
nee, some friend or some poor.
strange animal who has no place "a
20 for tea. may bring him home =
"Please do" invited Mrs. Long
cars. and Nurse Jane said:
aim going 20 make carrot pie
So therein De plenty 90 eat"
"Fine," cried Uncle Wiggily and
then BE- hopped away as his wife
called after him:
"Don'i bring home any Of the Bad
Chaps"
II WON'T" be promised. Then he
hoped over the fields aud through
ihe woods until he came "a a hole
in the ground. From this hole.
which looked like railroad train
tunnel. only smaller, there came a
strange smell. II YOU have ever
been 60 the wild animal 200 Or 20
the circus YOU know what that smell
Was like.
"Oh. ho." said Uncle Wiggily "a
himself. a. he shifted az the hole
"this j. a bears den. am sure. Per
haps one Of Mr.. Stubtail's friend'
lives here. Well whatever bear ~ -
I'm sure he's nearing the end of Biz
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"Well, that's very NICE" spoke
Uncle Wiggily. 81 know you live
with your mother bear and she lives
with you. But where is your den,
or burrow or house?"
"Why. I don't know" growled
Baby Bear for he had a growing
voice, though it wasn't at all cross.
If ! knew where my den was, witr
my mother and brother I'd 90 there
so fast as could be. But that's lost,
too. Pm lost and my house is lost
and my mother is lost and my broth
er is lost. Oh, boo hoo, Boo hoo!"
and Baby Bear cried.
"There, there, now," said Uncle
Wiggily kindly. "Don't cry. 1t isn't
anything to be lost. I've been lost
more than once. | think | know
where your house is for | passed, not
long ago, hole in the ground and
it smelled like bear. Come with me
and I'll take you there
But when Uncle WiggiIy tried to
find the hole where he had smelled
the circus smell he couldn't. He
had lost it, too. So he said to the
Baby Bear:
"Why did you come away from
your mothers den"
~ really didn't mean to- ans
wered Baby Bear. "But l got sort
of tired of staying in the dark, so,
while my mother and brother were
asleep, | crawlcd around the back
part of the den, in the dark, and |
saw little hole and / crawlcd out.
Then it was so nice, being out of
doors in the sunshine, though | was
cold, that / ran around. But when
wanted to go back down the hole
where my mother was, | couldn't
| wanted to 90 back down the hole
find it. And now Pm lost and my
mother is lost and so is my home,
Oh. dear! Boo hoon'
"Don't cry!" said Uncle Wiggilv.
T'll take YOU home with me until
can find your mother and that
den smelled while ago, "Come
with me, Baby Bear"
So Baby Bear went with Uncle
Wiggily right gladly. And if the
gas stove doesn't fry snowballs in
stead Of eggs for the clocks break
fast I'll tell You next about Uncle
Wiggilv and Mother Bear.
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rs by means of these inter-city
meetings.
Brawlcy played - tie with Ga
leNico on the border city's courts,
while Imperial won by default from
IIoltville. 1t is possible that Cali.
Patria may supplant Holtville in the
remaining games on the schedule.
Members of the local team will
he put through tough wqrkinp out
this week TO get them into good
condition for next weeks games.
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long winter sleep. He won't be com
ing out for while"
So Uncle Wiggily hoped away,
leaping off into the deep forest, and
he had not gone very far before he
heard 4 rustling in the dried leaves
and he saw some small animal snuff
ling along.
"Hello. who are you'" asked the
rabbit, almost before he thought.
And then he remembered that there
were Bad Chaps about and that per-
haps he might have done better to
keep quiet and let him pass on.
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, But in answer 10 the rabbit gen
tleman's question little voice sal I'd;
"l'm a Baby Bear and I'm lost"
"Oh YOU'RE .lost, are youP asked
t'nele Wiggily kindly, and then he
saw that, indeed. il was a tiny little
bear who had very.little fur on for
this cold day, and the Baby Bear
was shivcring "Where do you
live asked the rabbit.
IL live with my mother answered
Baby Bear sort Of smuggling up to
Uncle Wiggily for the rabbit gentle
man was very friendly.
ayes. suppose So" chuckled Mr..
Longcars "But where does your
mother lives'
"Oh. she lives with me-" said the
Baby Bear. "Wc both live togeth-
&C.. Won see. and there's another
kahv Bear too. He's my brother"
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nection with the drive being carried
q this week
The board Of directors viii meet
in executive session on Wednesday
night to discuss various routine mat.
tiers which have come before the
chamber
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iurine the other four.
The dead were Mr.. and Mrs'
Hodges, British passengers, who
were on their honeymoon. Another
passenger, Mr.. Curzon, also British,
was injured, hut not seriously.
The pilot, Neyot, a Frenehman.
was severely injured. His two
French mechanics were injured, one
Of them seriously.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-02-10
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell Of I'm
perial Valley for this Date
In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
Februarv 10. 1910

Miss Myrtle Mcclure of Meiolana
and G. A. Bradford of FL Centre
were married at the home of the
brides parents at Meloland Monday
;vening. Miss Mcclure is popular
member of the younger set IN III
Centre, while Bradford, who is clty
marshal, also has a large number OF
friends.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-02-10
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO

Madame Schumann-Ileink arrived
ia FL Centre to buy her son Il cat
tie ranch. With her sons, Hans and
crdinand Schumann, the singer
will be shown over the valley by
her friends.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-02-10
fine PROGRAM
PRESENTED AT
KIWANIS MEET

Urging an active interest in com
munity affairs. and sincere effort
20 live UP to the high ethical ideals
OF Kiwanis International, Charles
f. Milliken. governor of the Nevada
California district. delivered an in
spiring address Saturday night to n
large gathering of kiwanians and
their ladies.
The program was held in the blue
room of the Barbara Worth hotel
with the Kiwanis clubs in CaleXico,
Bfawley. Yuma and FL Centre par
tieipating. Delegations were also
present from San Diego, Lii Jolla
/ and other coast points. Yuma sent
- people 10 attend the meeting, the
/ delegation being complimcntcd by
Millikcn for its fine showing.
The district governor pointed out
IN his remarks. that Kiwanis is max
( ing an effort to inspire its members
Z so that each shall be Il recognized
1 leader in his particular business or
profession, and that his business and
personal reputation shall be en-
! haLced because of the fact that he
/ IS a kiwanian.
| Decrying any attempt to inject
partisan politics into the organlza-
| ton, he urged an open discussion on
| controversial subjects of interest To
j he community. so that kiwanians,
and through them the entire com
llumitv, may become better informed
upon such subjects.
Judge ". II. Westover of Yuma,
gave one of his always interesting
talks, touching particularly on the
! toIds of friendship existing be
tween Yuma and Imperial Valley
since the early days, and urging close
cooperation between the two com
munitics, particularly with reference
! To road matters.
Excellent Program Presented
Following dinner, W h h wa
served at : o'clock, an exceptionally
fine entertainment program was pre-
sented, with each club cooperating
II included solos by Miss Shirley
| Worlev of Calexico, accompanied by
Nina Canton; songs by the Misses
hattie Cox and Opal Chesney of
Yuma; humorous skit by Ralph
isben and Alton Jeffus of Brawlcy;
/ reading by Miss Norma Young, ca,
lexico: "Kiwanis, Two Hundred
- ears Hence" humorous reading
bv Ralph IsbeIl; tenor solos by \.
H. Pritchett, Brawlcy; harmonlca
n,.mbers by J. J. Jones Of Yuma
scIos bv Miss Ethel Castanion of
CAlexico and several songs by the
Fiwanis Glee club of FL Centre, di-
rccted by John c. Canton and ac-
companied by Nina Canton and ~
vanis songs, led by Earl Jones, with
Miss Julia Foncannon at the piano.
Dave Roberts, lieutenant governor
Of the California Nevada district,
acted as toastmaster, and DIR. Sem
} I.acon, president Of the I'll Centre
! club. was chairman of the evening
Following the program dancing
was enjoyed.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-02-10
TEN YEARS AGO
IN 1nAn

The George Anderson place on the
Highway, north of +. &. Shelihorn's
.anch. was sold last week to \. {.
Gallaler and his brother in law,
Ernest l.. Sprinkle, who has recent
ly arrived from Tennessee. Mr.. Gal.
laher get the east 50 of the 100
and Mr.. Sprinkle takes the west
81
Imperial Valley press., 1930-02-10
1OndOn-Paris
Plane Falls

LONDON, Feb. 10.WR)-A French
Goliath passenger plane, enroute
From Paris to London, crashed in
Flames near Marden, Kent, today,
killing two of the occupants and in
Imperial Valley press., 1930-02-10
IMPERIAL. VALLEY PRESS
Information Department
BUY IT IN Ell CENTRO
Welding & Machine Work

Cylinder Grinding. Boring or Honng. Piston Grind
ing. Fly Wheel Ring Gears Installed. Tractor Work
Pump and Gas Engine Overhauling. General Electric
Motors Agent Fan and Vacuum Cleaner Repairing
Battery Repairs and Charging. Bicycle Repairing
Lawn Mowers Sharpened, Etc Wilson Machine Shot,
Phone 40. 1922 Main Street
Imperial Valley press., 1930-02-10
81 Centre Paint ShOp-615 State St.

First class auto panting-guarantee to match any
color. We repaint Tenders. Hoods Wheels and touch
up bodies. First shop in tie valley equipped for First
Glass lacquer panting-all painting guaranteed
Phone 283.
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Army & Navy Variety Store

New and Used Furniture stoves linoeums. hardwar.
We buy and sell everything for less NJ Marcot, prob
480 Main st.
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Dpt0metrist-Dr. Sem Bacon

Quality Eye Service Scientifically equipped to treat
all muscular cases and crossed eyes Nearsighted
Myopc) eyes and chldren's eyes given special atten
ton Glasses fitted. Lenses duplicated 581 Main
St Phone 228-W
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w. /. Stone - NOn-BOard Insurance

State Insurance Commissioner requirements are the
same for Board companies The prices to you are
remarkably lower Let show you this real saving
Phone w. l. Stone 248 387-Offce s3l Main. Alss
collection service
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Repair Specialist

lISCPUII DPNNIt1tiot
Typewriter Adding Machine monograph and Sewins
Machine Repairing. H. w. Hutchinson, Broadway ano
Imperial Ave. Phone ISL
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Mexico's New President Descendant of Kings


that part OF ancient Mexico 10Y
called the state Of Michoacan.
In this state on Mexico's Pacific
coast, Rubio was born in 1877. son
Of a lawyer who had been success
fully Judge of the supreme court Of
Michoacan, secretary Of state OF
Micohacan and temporary governor
OF the state.
Whatever plans the new presi-
dent will have for the further pro-
gress Of the southern republic are
based on his background OF study
and experiences. which began when
he distinguished himself as a stud
ent while attending the old college
of ST. Nicholas in Morelia, and la
ter at the National School Of En-
gineers at Mexico City. He made a
fine record at the latter school.
famous for centuries. as a topogra-
pher and photographer.
In Revolution OF 1909
His career after school days makes
a quick-moving biography. colorfui
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and full OF the mans ability. His
revolutionary ideas, dating from
1909 in the anti-re-electionist party,
have always been based on his per-
sonal sense Of right. He was an
active participant in the revolution
begun by Madero in 1909. fighting
in the ranks with troops from Mi
choacan.
After the establishment Of the
government with Madero as presl-
dent in 1911, Rubio was elected to
the state assembly of Michoacan
and later to the national congress
as representative of his state.
During Gen. Victoriano Huerta's
presidential term, Rubio was chair
man and chief instigator of the
anti-governmental block in con-
gresS. and as a result was cast into
prison in 1913. He obtained his free
dom in 1914 and joined the Villa
division OF the anti-Huertan forces
In Chihuahua.
BY August-CarranZa was occupy
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OF meeting current accounts was
inaugurated and sustained during
the provisional presidency.
In the line Of education the Por-
ties Gil administration advanced
perhaps further than outlined in
any Of the Presidents inaugural
pledges. The Portes Gil govern
ment can show ample proof that
the foundation for what many
students or the Mexican problem
believe is the vital question OF the
moment III Mexico has been laid
with the establishment Of several
thousands or additional rural
schools throughout the country.
Reading and writing and 'rithmetic
are being taught in many straw
matched school houses scattered
about inaccessible districts Of the
country, although tremendous strid-
eS still have TO be made in this
direction to satisfy the naked eve
observance OF the average foreign
visitor to the country. who still
sees. and rightly SO, beggars, power
ty and illiteracy 'as far as the eve
can reach" as compared to the
advanced literatc stage that has
been developed in the United States
and other countries. But in the
distant hamlets a few naked chill
dren r growing up able to read
bed time stories TO their parents.
Temperance, not prohibition. ~
the program. somewhat humorous
~ viewed here. OF the Portes Gil
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and public works by the provisional
president. later being reappointed
by the new president. Aware OBJ
RECON.
He resigned this position in 1921.
going to Barcelona, Spain. where he
experienced some severe financial
reverses. In 1922. howeved. the sec
rotary Of agriculture commissioned
him TO make an extensive study
OF the irrigation systems In Europe.
Asia and Africa.
In 1924 Rubio vas appointed min
lister TO Germany, and later was
ambassador to Brazil. where he re-
NAMED for three years. Setting a
precedent in diplomacy, he was in
strumental in establishing Germany
and Brazil on a friendly basis.
This Is the career Of Mexico's fu-
ture president. The fruits Of that
career include decorations BY the
Latin Academy Of Science. the Aca-
DENY Of Artes Y Bellas Letras Of
Paris, and by the Society Of In
ternational History. He Is a member
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ing Mexico City-Rubio was finan-
cial agent Of Mexico in New York.
and later was director of military
engineers headquarters in. Mexico
City and chief Of the military en-
gineer's section Of the war depart
ment.
Already well known throughout
Mexico ard in New~ York for his
sincere activities in the interests Of
his country, Ortiz Rubio was elect
ed a member OF the general con-
gresS Of Queretaro in 1917, which
met to modify the constitution or
the Mexican republic. AT the termi-
nation OF this duty he returned To
his home state and was elected gov
Of Michoacan. holding office
until the outbreak Of the revolution.
Oregon initiated to overthrow Car
ranza's government.
Rubio was one OF the first TO
join the Oregon forces. When
Carranza was killed. he was ap-
pointed secretary Of communications
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BY Central Press

MEXICO CITY, Jan. 2s-CP-
Pascual Ortiz Rubio. president
elect Of Mexico. descendant Of the
Tarascan Indian kings, viii take
office February S.
Civil engineer and diplomat OF
long service, the president-elect is
symbolic Of the new era in the
Mexican revolution-the era OF
educational, commercial and intern
al progressive advancement. Author,
scientist, humanist, geographer.
dreamer. Rubio Is an advanced
thinker who many believe can COM
plete for Mexico the program OF
development begun by Gales. Obre-
gon and the provisional president,
Portes Gil.
Rubio's Ancestry
The history OF Ortiz Rubio's
career has its root in his ancestry.
The president elects antecedents
trace back in direct line to the last
of the Tarascan Kings who ruled
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OF the Society OF Engineers and
Architects. OF Antonio Alzate," or
the Mexican Geological society. Of
the Astronomical Society Of Paris,
OF the Society de A-mericaniStes OF
Paris. Of the Universal Order OF
Human Merit OF Switzerland. and
OF the Scientific Society OF Bar
celona. Spain.
This Is merely an indication OF
the cosmopolitan aspects OF Ortiz
Rubio's development. He Is known
also for his books, including the
History Of the STAKE OF Michoacan."
Geography OF Mexico and Works
Of Engineering.
III is expected the new president
will retain in office some OF the
able men now aiding President Gil.
among whom may be mentioned
Marie r. Gomez. engineers and sec
rotary Of agriculture, and Secretary
OF War Amaro.
Among the most important plans
announced by the. president-elect
are an increase In public education
budget. reorganization OF the ma
tiOnal railroads. reduction of the
present army and payment OF the
national debt.
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powerful support and influence in
Mexico with the Portes Gil cause,
and temporarily became Secretary
Of War during the accidental ply
steal incapacity Of General Joaquin
Amaro, TO whom Gales after the
revolt again relinquished the post.
AS viewed from the United States
and abroad. the victory CT the Portes
Gil government over the admittedly
strong anti-G Government leaders
whose position was such that even
the most pronounced optimistS hesi-
tated 10 predict a Government VIC
tory. served only the more 10 bring
70 the foreground the stronger Fe-
deral administration for Mexico.
with the subsequent prominence
given 10 the President.
AS far as the relations between
the United States and Mexico are
Concerned. President Portes Gil
leaves office having furthered the
policy Of a closer understanding
with The country's northern neigh
Dor that was launched by Ambas-
sador Dwight w. Morrow during
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administration. that was a distinct
personal hobby or the President.
and which the administration poll
ticianS embraced publicly as avoW-
ed drys without relinquishing as
a general rule their Unborn natural
vet inclination in private.
Portes Gil is not himself a tee
t0taller-he cannot say that my