Imperial Valley press., 1930-02-25
Chamber of Commerce Plays
Leading Role in Community

crS. he organization is SOllulN
, back Of q move to establish here Il
| civic auditorium which shall pro
vide for conventions, lectures, great
| musical events, auto shows, floral
exhibits, athletic contests and all the
things which shall broaden our cul.
tural and rccreational lifc. The
matter, it is believed, will be sub
mittcd to the voters at the regular
April election and it is felt that the
people OF FL Centre viii wish to en-
dorsc this move at the polls and
make this much needed community
gathering place which cities similar
10 our own regard as a prime ncccs-
.ity, an actuality in FL Centre.
The year 1929 was one of unusual
prosperity for FL Centre, largely be-
cause it was a year Of profitable pro-
duction fer the farm areas sur
rounding the city. Chamber direct
orS realize that the future growth,
success and prosperity ef the people
IF FL Cmtro and its business insti-
tutjonS depend upon the success
Of our farming operations here and
they are very eager always to as
siNt tine Agricultural in the problems
wh;ch asisc to confront him.
United effort las done much for
HI Centre during the past year, and
Wit'' the determined effort on the
Iar' ot all our towureople, express
cd through its chamber OF commerce,
1920 promises 20 be Il year Of even
greater attainment.
Set High Nor;
Dwhg these four wears Imperial
County wa and win b." highest in
"@!i'o.Hi4 state l'@h.'J5 r,r"rdj-
'rr,s " ;h" present time work is
progressing CT five separat" con
uae', covering state highways in
Imperial County.
The chamber has had in mind
thr time when other funds would be
available for state secondary roads
cf''r primary roads are completed,
and it is progressing with the Sc
lection Ct certain Imperial county
roads 20 Leaomc sts,c lighwIys and
hr.n are row bong considered by
h' 'H.itasnis Department ~. ru1.
g. Works.
Qu.,.ls. >c' i.r~is;,n'E for "a.
nnlc- ot months. the chamhor has
tc,a urging vtl other .ou,bcWes:.
'u communities, ,hc completion by,
the highway commission If Arizona
of the entire T.. IS. Route 50, or the
Broadway Of America, within that
state. Frou Yuma to san iiego and
Loe Angeles tn, Califo'ain roads ar"
thcr permanently improved or.
work is und,r way, and only 81 short
gap in Arizona prevents through
asst travel from FL Paso to the Pa
itic ocean. II is the contention
e the chamber that this rou e
should be finished in its entirety be
ore any new interstate roads are
commenced and, due largely TO this
'hamhcr's efforts, assurance has re
Gently been given 10y the Arizona
Highway commission that the bal
nee of this route in Arizona will
pe completed during the year 1880.
Few persons in FL Centre realize
lac vast Volumc of work required
to properly maintain the informa-
ion department alone Of the cham.
.cr of commerce. At the counter or
mail there are hundreds of in
luirics daily on every conceivable
ubject relating tn El Centre and
imperial Valley. The chamber has
Just issued an attractive booklet for
distribution, telling Of FL Ccntro's
opportunities There is now in prep
aratiou Il leaflct showing Imperial
County's scenic wonders and points
of interest. containing a map show
ing these places and the motor routes
which lead thereto. This publication
win soon be available for general
distribution and is expected to re
suit in greatly increased tourist trav-
cl and the visits of many added
pleasure seekers.