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Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-24
GASOLINE WAR
GAINS IMPETUS
IN COAST AREA

LOS ANGELES, Mar. "a. U.P)-
The gasoline pr;cc-cutting wa
which has kept motorists in, gooG
spirits for nearly 4 week, gained i'm
petus TODAY with the announcement
that T. \. Winter & Company's poe
service stations had cut the retail
price to l6i2 cents gallon.
The new low price established by
this major operating concern, repre-
sentcd drop of three cents a gal.
lon from the original price to which
it and other major companies had
held during the past few days fuc-
tuationS.
L 4. Winter x Company stations
handle Richfield gasoline.
During the past two days two
other important concerns have en-
tered the war. One is Southern Gas
alinc Stations. Inc, now retailing
their Standard oil gasoline at 171a
cents; the other. the Van Fleet X
Durkcc chain which cut to 16la
cents.
Among the smaller Independents.
who started the price cutting, prices
varied from - to l6la cents GAL
Ion. y few were selling as low as
l212 cents.
None of the large distributing
concerns has announced any change
IN tank wago prices, which held at
l5i2 cents today.
An official of major company
however, predicted a slash in tank
prices before the war ends, move.
which he said would mean a real
price fight because "the independ
ents have started it and the big com,
Panies will finish it."
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-24
Miniature Golf
Course Opened

Mr.. and Frs. Fred Kenyon, pro-
prietors of the Desert Plunge, are
installing miniature golf course at
the plunge for the convenience and
amusement of patrons.
The miniature golf course idea
has been popular on the coast for
several months past, and golf en-
thusiasts have taken to the idea
with alarcrity.
The courses have is holes and
give the player an excellent oppor-
tunity to practice up for the regula-
tion game.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-24
Screen Colony
Pioneer Dies

HOLLYWOOD, Mar. q. U.P)-
Funeral services were held here to-
day for Mrs. Amelia Ryan Hartell.
%. known as "the Grandmother of
Hollywood"
She was one of the piooeer resi-
dents of the screen colony and her
family once owned what now is the
very heart of the motion picture
city.
She came to Hollywood from On
tario. Calf.
Mrs, Hartell died in her sleer
Saturday.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-24
NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE
APPOINTED FOR PROV
WILL AND HEARING APPLI-
CATION FOR T. r T T e r
TESTAMEETARY
Of California In and For the
County of Imperial
In the Matter of the Estate of C

In the Matter of the Estate of C..
N. Cobicigh, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that a
petition for the probate of the will
Of c. NJ. Cobleigh, deceased, and for
the issuance to Gilbert {. Cobleigh
Of letters tcstamentary, has been
filed in this Court, and that Friday,
the 4th day Of April, 1880, at Two
O'Clock, p. NJ, of said day, at the
Courtroom Of said court, at the
Court House, in the City of FL Cen.
tro, County Of Imperial, State Of
California, has been set for the
earing Of said petition, when and
whore any person interested N = y
appear and contest the same ana
show cause, if any they have, why
aaid petition should not be granted
Dated q March, 1890.
G. 9. MOUSsEAU, clerk,
Ey L. l.. BERTRAM. Deputy Clerk.
22tl0
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-24
Engineer Dies
In Car Wreck

BAKERSFIELD, Calf. Mar. q.
(U.P)-Walter Cruzan, %. draft
ing engineer for the Shell Oil COM
pany. was killed here late yesterday
when his skull was fractured as his
automobile turned over when he
made a turn to enter the driveway
at his residence.
truzan, formerly a resident of
Pasadena. was the son of DR.. George
Cruzan of san Francisco.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-24

,, candidates playing leading the Illinois kepuni
80 which comes April s. are pctureo
Mccormick kl' Is
the Senator Charles
reelection. Most prominent anlon INC
4), incumbent Nrs. N-eeo1tA'S "
NNA W now the copgTessmanat-aTge.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-24
Issues Warrant
For Film Star

Los ANGELES, Mar. -. U.P)-
MuniciPal Judge Dudley Valentine
"wondcred what became of Sally"
and Just to make sure that she
would come back he issued bench
warrant FOR her arrest today.
The warrant was based on the
failure of Sally O'Ncil. screen act
ress, to answer traffic ticket
charging her with overparking in
Hol'v%ood bus zone.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-24

world believes him dead. Instead
he goes to a famous surgeon, who,
by the aid Of plastic surgery, trans
forms his ugl'nesS. He then takes
a novel method of rovenging him
self on his wife, only TO have his
plans 90 astray in a manner that
provides . smashing climax for the
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-24
Legal Notice
NOTICE OF CTION FOE
TRUSTEE OF ELEMENTARY
SCHOOLS

Notice is hereby given TO the
Electors of the Meloland School Dis
trict, County of Imperial, state of
california, that the annual elections
- School Trustee will be held on
March IS, 1880 (last Friday at the
Ncloland School House in said dis
trict
There Will be one Trustee to elect
for three wears.
The polls will be open from
clock +. NJ. until 8 O'Clock p. NJ.
The Officers appointed to conduct
The election are: Mrs. Mary J.. Rob
crts, Inspector; Mrs. Richard Mcr.
rill, Judge; Mrs. &. c. Richards,
Judge.
Ralph Engebrctson, Trustee,
Mrs. II. O. Galloway, Trustee
Charles f. Forsberg, Clerk.
Dated March 6, 1890. Mar. 10-17-24
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-24
Traffic Officer
Getting Better

]. Q. Macdonald, popular mem
ber of the California Motor Patrol
squad, is recuperating. at his home
following an operation for appendi-
citis, performed last week al the
FL Centre hospital.
"Mac", as he is known 10 many
friends throughout the valley. is
hoping to get back on his "white
horse, within the next few weeks.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-24
Old Sail Ship
Asks For Help

SEATTLE, Mar. p. W.R)-Buf-
feted by heavy gales and leaking
badly, the old windiammer Commo-
dore. only sailing ship plying be
tween Seattle and the Hawaiian Is.
lands, MS reported in distress so
miles south Of Cape Flattery today.
The coast guard cutter Chelan and
the tug Goliath were speeding to the
aid OF the stricken vessel.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-24
l., A. SHERIFF BETTER

LES ANGELES, Mar. 24. U.E' -
Sheriff William |. Tracgcr has re
covered sufficiently from an attack
of bronchitis to permit him to leave
the hospital, his physicians said to-
day.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-01
BULLETIN
BULLETIN
Southport advanced to the sem-fnas today by beat
ing Lawrence, 20 to Is.
BY DICK MILLER

brilliant rally by the Manual Training basketball team
carried the red and white to 15to4 victory Short
ridge today in the first second round contest of the ndanap
oils sectional tournament progress at the Technical gym
Led by Nate Regenstre the south sders swept into the
sem-finals by virtue of their thrilling victory.
large crowd filling both sides of the GYM was on hand
to witness the opening battle between the two city rivals
From the opening whistle apparent the game
ing to be fast and rough
The teams rushed down the floor terrific clip the
first five minutes, neither scoring.
Manual then went into the lead when BernS foued
Hanna who made good free throw Bullet tied the count
with foul toss and followed up by crashing down the floor
to snag tWo-pointer.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-01
800 PIGEONS
DIE IN FLAMES
Birds Valued at 81, 900 Are
Lost in Cote Fire4

More than 300 fine pigeons died
in flames which destroyed pigeon
house owned by Wesley A. Rhode
hamel of 5537 Broadway, Friday
night. Origin of the fire is unknown.
Damage to the pigeon house totaled
$500 and the pigeons burned were
valued in excess of $1,000.
State fire marshaIs office will in
vestigate Immediately the fire of
unknown origin which caused $500
damage early today to a vacant
house at 1905 Calhoun street and
$40 damage to the adjoining home
of Mrs. T. N. Smith, 20O8 Laurel
street. Mrs. Smith aWoke to see the
flames in the vacant building and
found the roof of her own home was
blazing.
Tramps may have started the
blaze in the vacant house, city fire
men said.
Fire which is believed to have
smoldered for more than two days
in large stocks of paper in the base
ment of the John KoehIer drug
store, 3002 North Illinois street,
broke into open flames early this
morning, the fire being discovered
by a passing bakery wagon driver.
Damage was estimated at $3.50.
For several days, clerks at the
store have smelled smoke, they told
fire department officials, and made
a search of the basement Friday
morning without finding its source.
Spontaneous combustion is blamed
for the blaze.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-01
.CRUMP GUILTY
IN CITY STOCK
SWINDLE CASE
Head of DefunCt Company
Is Given Sentence in
State Prison.
LENIENCY PLEA DENIED
Defendant Calm as Collins
Announces Conviction,
Judgment.
LENIENCY PLEA DENIED

Refusing a final appeal for leni-
ency, Criminal Judge James A. Col
Inns today found CAROLYN E. Crump,
"A, Chicago promoter, and head Of
the refund Indiana Real Estate
Securities Corporation here, guilty
of selling securities of an insolvent
issuer, fined him $1,000 and SEN
fenced him to the state prison for
from one to five years.
Charles Kaelin, county pauper at
torney and Crump's counsel, at
tempted to submit an affidavit from
New York physician which stated
Crump is suffering from mental
exhaustion" and that he had served
almost three years in an asylum.
Ignoring the appeal, Collins said
anything of that nature should be
submitted hereafter to the Gov
ernor.
Receiving his sentence calmly,
Crump said Thank you," and was
led away.
Crump'S trial, resulting from &C
ton of the Indiana securities COM
mission in closing the Offices of the
Indiana Real Estate Securities Cor
poration, was completed Wednesday
before Collins.
Escapes Penalty
Mark w. Bemis, 20, Chicago. ad-
mitted accomplice of Crump in
forming the alleged blue sky" in
Stitution. escaped penalty by turn
ing states evidence at the eleventh
hour, and was freed today after
divulging Crump's style of opera
ton.
Testifying in his own behalf
Wednesday, Crun1p pictured himself
to be a financial baron, declaring he
intended to draw 100000 in east
coast capital to Indiana in the
Securities Corporation.
He dupcd Frank Wright, author of
the Indiana bone dry law, into be-
coming a trustee of the company.
Wright resigned his post as auditor
of the securities commission this
week as result.
$1,000 in Sales
Testimony of William H. Faust,
receiver of the defunct company,
showed assets of Crumps organiza-
ton at the time of closing were less
than $500. Sale of the allegedly
valueiesS stocks under Crump's di-
rections totaled $1,000. according to
Faust.
Crump in his testimony, said that
in fall from a Six-Story building
several years ago he sustained a
fractured skull, and as a conse-
quence spent two years and eight
months in an asylum for the insane.
He is the father of two girls, who,
with their mother, reside in Chi
cago.
The states case, conducted by
Deputy Prosecutor Harry Cause. in
cluded evidence offered by six per-
sons, several of whom declared they
had been duped by Crump on previ-
Gus occasions.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-01
.CRAlz!ED KILLER
BLOWN TOBITS
IN HOME Siege
Volunteers Rescue Body of
Slain Wife, Set Off
Dynamite Charge.
SOLDIERS SHELL FORT
Maniac Stands Off Force of
GuardSmen, Police,
Wounding Three.
BIZ United Press

| BIZ United Press
DEFINANCE, o., March 1.-The
horrors of real warfare were i'm
pressed 1ndelibly today on the
minds of Defiance citizens as q re-
suit of a battle in which a national
guard company, the police force and
twenty volunteer sharpshooterS were
arrayed against a crazed man.
Before the war clouds had been
dissipated, two persons lay dead and
three wounded, one critically.
The peace-time atmosphere of
this city was shattered Friday when
Hubert Floehr, so, powerful,
heavy-set plasterer and concrete
contractor, became enraged after
an argument over his daughter
Elsie, Petersburg, w. Va. school
teacher, and killed his wife.
Floehr barricaded himself in his
home and for five hours maintained
his position in the face of Smelling
by 37-millimetre field piece, tear
gas bombing and small arms fire
The siege was not lifted until
Floehr was blown to pieces by a
dynamite charge which demolished
his home.
Student Wounded
But before he died he had sue
ceeded in wounding Newell Little
field, 80, Of Newport, Me, senior at
Defiance college; William Chapel,
a Toledo salesman and Chief of Pos.
lice Karl WAGNER.
Littlefleld's condition was critical,
bullet from the sniping Floehr's
gun piercing his chest. The other
two were wounded less seriously.
Floehr formerly was an inmate Of
the Toledo State Hospital for the
Insane. He escaped several months
ago. Then came Fridays bitter
quarrel. His mind snapped back
from its temporary sanity and in
a murderous rage he seized a pistol
and shot his wife.
A son, William, 80, was In the base
ment when he heard the shot. He
came upstairs and saw his mothers
body on the floor. AS he tried to
lift her to a chair, Floehr fired af
him. William dashed out of the
house, second shot missing him.
Police Deployed
The entire police force arrived.
Police scattered around the house
and volunteers were called Inside,
the insane man had gathered a
heavy rifle, a shotgun and several
boxes of ammunition for his last
stand.
Determined to end the fight, po-
lice decided to dynamite the house
But first there was the problem of
removing the dead body of FIoehr'S
wife. Two men volunteered to re-
move it and set of the blast.
The volunteers waited until
Floehr was in an upstairs room and
then slipped into the house. One
carried the body out while the other
set off the dynamite. The blast
shook the neighborhood and
Floehr's mangled body was blown
through the roof.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-01
TAFTS BATTLEFOR
LIFE NEAR CLIMAX

death so surprisingly during the last
two days.
Unless he rallies enough to take
more nourishment, which his ply
sicians consider improbable, it is
likely his waning strength will speed
his end.
His son, Robert A. Taft, of Gin
cinnati, arrived at the home Friday
and was recognized by his father.
A smile was his only greeting, how
ever, as the former chief justice was
too weak to speak.
A long line of friends of Taft,
including statesmen, diplomats, So
cial leaders, government officials
and former associates on the SUI
preme court bench, visited mis- home
Friday, paying their respects to Mrs.
Taft.
Every precaution was continued
to keep the vicinity as quiet and
free from the curious as possible.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-01

BIZ Times Special
WASHINGTON, March L.
William Howard Taft continued to
grow weaker today and it was be-
lieved his fight for life was near
ing its end.
Taft slept undisturbed through
the night and no change was ap-
parent in his condition, attendants
at the home said this morning. He
still was in semi-conscious con-
dition, his nurse said.
His physicians, DR.. Francis Hag-
ner and Thomas Clayton, paid their
last visit to the bedside at 1870
p. m. and said that there had been
no change in the patients condi-
ton during the evening. Taft was
sleeping quietly at that time.
1t was understood, however, that
the former President was able to
take but little nourishment and,
hence. unable to maintain the
strength that enabled him to resist
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-01
HoEU the Market
Opened

By United Press
NEW YORK, March Week
end profit taking brought down
many issues in the opening deal
ings on the Stock Exchange today.
The majority, however, we're Slight
ly above previous closing levels in
moderate turnover.
Atchison declined IL to 23O,
Bethlehem Steel IS to 100, Chrys-
Ter Il to 1917, Gillette Is to 96as,
and General Motors y ITO 425s.
American Telephone and Tele-
graph continued in demand, rising
nearly a point to 2413s, while
smaller gains were made by Ameri-
can Smelling, Kennecott, Interna-
tional Nickel and General Electric.
Utilities were firm although less
conspicuous, than Friday. American
81 Foreign Power rose Is to 94as,
while North American held steady
at 116h.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-01
COLD WAVE COMING
Mercury Is Scheduled for
Fall to 20 Degrees.

MARGINS lion, which stalked on
the 1880 stage early today with
mild mien, will discard its lambs
habiliments tonight for shaggy
name and threatening roar as tenn
peratures will drop briSkly to be-
tween 20 and Is degrees.
Winds, freshening this afternoon,
will become strong tonight, and
probably will rage Sunday, accord
ing to force, SITS Of J. H. Arlington,
United States weather bureau
meteorologist.
The cold wave probably will last
until Monday, and perhaps longer,
he said. 1t will be acute in north
ern Indiana, but probably will not
be accompanied by snow in any
part of the state.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-01
IN
HONOR TO BYRD
TumuItous Greeting Slated
for Arctic Explorer.

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, March
1.-The government of New Zealand
is planning a magnificent reception
for Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd
when he arrives here from the Ant
arctic wastes.
The Dunedin Chamber of Com
1nerce, the Harbor Board and gov
eminent officials will join the Amer
lean consul in giving the American
explorer a tumultuouS welcome when
the sturdy City of New York, with
the Byrd expedition aboard, pokes
her nose in this harbor.
Virtually every civic body will be
represented in the reception.
The date of Byrd's arrival here
has not yet been revealed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-01

Manual called time after
ten minutes of play. Bullet
came out of a scramble under
the basket and added another
field goal. Regenstrief dropped
one in from center and the
count stood at 5 to 8.
Case duplicated with long goal
for Shortridge, and on the next play
missed two free throw attempts.
Stuart also failed from the foul
stripe when fouled by Bullet. The
half ended with Shortridge in front,
7 to 3.
Hickman fouled Regenstrief, and
the latter made good the toss. Case
Topped in an overland shot, and
Shortridge led, to 4. Manual
flooded the basket, but was unsuc-
ceSsful until Stuart batted one in.
Manual Misses Many
Bullet dribbled to the foul circle
and dropped through a short shot.
Manual continued to miss many
shots. Cessna and Hogs entered the
Manual lineup for Armour and
Stewart and Shuttleworth relieved
Hickman for Shortridge The north
siders apparently were content to
stop the Manual offensive drives,
taking few shots. RegenStrief ported
a long effort from center, cutting
Shortridge'S lead to IL to 8.
The game almost had become an
individual battle between Regen-
strict. the sharpshooting Manual
star, and Bullet.
Hanna sneaked around Mccullough
and dropped in a field goal and
Shortridge called for time, the score
standing at II to 10, with five min
utes to play.
Ona pass from out of bounds NC
Cullough took the ball under the
hoop for two points. Hanna brought
the score 10 10 to II, when he scored
on Shuttleworth's foul. Case scored
point on Higgs' foul Regenstrief
came back by adding a point on Nc
Cullough's foul.
Hanna faxed and shot a long
pass to Regenstrief, who scored
from under the hoop, knotting the
count at 14-all, with three minutes
to play. Regenstrief broke the tie
with a charity toss, with one min
ute and forty seconds to play. Heck
man returned to the Shortridge
lineup and Manual called for time.
Fans in Frenzy
Manual grabbed the tip and
started to stall in back court. Higgs
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-01
HOGS DROP SHARPLY
AT CITY STOCKYARDS
Cattle Market Dull, VeaIs Sell OFF
at S14 Down.

Hogs continue to drop today at
the Union Stockyards, prices being
generally IS cents lower than Fri
days best. The bulk, $50 to 275
pounds, sold for $1055 to $11.15
Receipts were 1000; holdovers, 1929
Cattle receipts were 200 with
slaughter classes steady. Veals were
lower at $14 down. Calf receipts
were 300.
The sheep market today was a
nominal affair with receipts num-
bering 100.
Chicago hog receipts were $4,000,
including 5000 direct. Holdovers
were 1000. The market held steady
to strong with Fridays average or
10 to Is cents lower than best prices
Friday. Numerous bids on ITO to
210 pounds were received at ST to
$1115; 270-pound averages, S1o.5Sr
280 to 3OO-pounders. $1,000 to $1,000.
Cattle receipts were 100; sheep,
5000.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-01
APPOINTED 'Y' DIRECTOR
Bruce Huntes Will Go to Lafayette
as Physical Instructor.

Bruce Hunter, assistant recrea-
ton director, who was replaced re-
Gently by the Sullivan administra-
ton, has been employed as physi-
cal director of the Lafayette Y.
M. G. A.
Hunter will take up his new duties
this month. He obtained his train
ing in physical education at the
University of Pittsburgh and Silver
Bay, N. Y.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-01
Dr. Shook Is Buried Secretly After Death in Chair
SOUTHPORT CAGERS DROP LAWRENCE
Not Guilty
By United Press

By United Press
NEW YORK, March 1.-The
dark thoughts and murderouS
impulses that come to every
one who waits for an occupant
of a telephone booth to end
an interminable conversation
actually led to action in one
case today.
"a nattily dressed man" out
side a booth in a subway sta
ton stood it as long as he
could. Then he fired revlov-
er and fled.
Donald Leshley, %, was
wounded in his right side. He
was taken to a hospital and
will be unable to telephone for
some time.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-01
CURTIS GETS AID AWARD
Publisher Voted 1929 Gold Medal
for Distinguished Service.
By United Press

By United Press
Boston, March Cyrus H. K.
Curtis, the publisher, has been
awarded the gold medal for dis
tinguished contemporary service to
advertising in 1929 by the Harvard
advertising awards jury.
This award was made because OF
the strict adherence throughout his
distinguished career as publisher
to the requirement, which he pio-
neered. of high standards of reH-
ability in advertising"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-01
FORM INSURANCE FIRM
Old Underwriters, Inc, Will Issue
10000 No Par Shares.

The Old Underwriters, Inc, auto
mobile insurance company, WA
formed Friday, when articles of in
corporation were filed with the sec
rotary Of state.
Home office will be in the
Merchants Bank building. The COM
pany will issue 10000 shares hav-
ing no par value. Further details
of organization were not announced.
Francis N. Daniel. H. Ray Good
win and Dwight S. Ritter signed
articles of incorporation.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-01

touled Hickman under the Manual
basket, but he missed the attempt.
Final score: Manual, Is; Short
ridge, IA.
Manual students rushed to the
floor and carried the conquerorS
and their coach, Oral Bridgeford,
to the dressing room on their
shoulders. Nets were torn from the
hoops by the Red hackers, and it
was twenty minutes before order
was restored.
The summary:
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-01
In the Air

Weather conditions in the air at
$50 a. m:
West wind. II miles an hour:
barometric pressure. 1926 at sea
level; temperature, As; ceiling, $500
feet; visibility, miles; field. good.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-01
CAMPAIGN WILL START
Democratic Treasurer Candidate to
Hold Session at Denison.

Timothy P Sexton, candidate for
Democratic nomination for county
treasurer, will open his campaign
tonight at the Denison.
John E. Smith, Charles (. Cox
and Mrs. w. G. Smith will speak.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-01
Methodists to Meet

ROAM, Ind, March 1.-Sixty
pastors and scores Of local leaders
and workers will meet here Wednes-
day, March S for the annual Lo-
gansport conference of the North
Indiana Methodist district session.