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Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-20
Labor Conditions
To Get Better

WASHINGTON, Mar. 20. fU.H-
A decided upturn. in employment
totals was forecast for the spring
months by the labor department to-
day.
Analyzing the state of trade, the
department concluded business and
industry are consolidating the prog
ress made in January for an early
forward movement.
Climbing automobile production
figures, preparations for widespread
county and municipal highway
building, as well as the c3,250,000,-
600 public utilities constructions
program authorized, were pointed
to as harbingers to times.
February employment f ig ures
showed an advance of one tenth per
cent over :anuary, and payroll to-
tails an increase of 3.5 per cent.
Coincident with the labor depart
ment survey, the commerce depart
ment reported 50,792 increase in
February automobile production,
compared with the month preceding.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-20
HIGHWAY GROUP
ENTERTAINED BY
LOCAL CHAMBER

Headed by Wallace Woodwooth
chairman, the highway committee
Of, the southern council of the state
chamber of commerce arrived in FL
Centre last night, escorted by the
members Of the associated highway
committee of Imperial county, who
r.et the visitors Mt Blythe,
This IS the fifth annual tour of
the Southern California rods made
by the committee and this year s
tour is of particular Importance be
cause it comes at n time when the
director Of public works, Il. B. Meeks
and his staff of engineers are max.
ing a survey of Southern California
roads for the purpose of recommend
ing certain roads in the state high
way system to be improved with
state funds. 80.
The dinner in FL Centre was pre-
sided over by President Leo fi6tzsl
of the FL Centre Chamber of Com
meree and short talks weIc made by
the members of the visiting party,
which included f. q. Sullivan, di-
vision engineer of the state highway
commission, Leonard Gray, manager
of the state chamber of comcrcc
and John Luther, on Gary's staff,
and Supervisor Aul, Of San Diego
county, together with number of
men prominent in the states public
life.
Members of the road committees
of the various chambers Of commerce
in the valley were also in attend
ance and j. l.. Travers. chairman
cf the highway committee Of the
Associated Chambers of Commerce
gave an address on Imperial county
roads.
\ large delegation from Heber and
the surroGzGiIl. tert..ory, attended
the dinner to ask that the state high
way committee use its influence to
maintain the FL Centre CaleXieo
> highway as it is now routed, with
the exception of eliminating dan
gerous curves. The Heber delegation
stated that a number of rights of
way have already been obtained to
widen this highway and urged that
:hc present routing should not be
changed.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-20
Valley Shipments

A, slight increase in lettuce ship
ments over the previous day was
noted for yesterday when 1874 cars
were shipped from valley points.
raising the season 8 total to 1865
cars Of which 1886 cars are cred
tied to FL Centre.
Yesterdays 3 shipments were di.
vided as follows: Lettuce: Brawlcy
GO cars, El Centre so, Calexico 80,
Holtville 20, Hcber II, Sandia 5,
Imperial 3, Calipatria l and Turn !.
Peas: Calipatria 8, Brawley ., Yer.
dant 2, Estelle /, and Turn !. Cab
bage: iIoltville 3 ears, grapefruit,
El Centre, l car; carrots, Holtville,
Z cars and Brawley car.
One hundred and fifty-three ears
have been ordered for today: Braw-
ley SO, Ell Centre 80, Holtvilc 90,
Caliratria 20, Heber -, Calcxico
II, and Imperial 9.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-20
INDIANS MOURN
FOR OLDEST MAN
In CALIFORNIA

UKIAH, Calf, Mar. o0.--U.H--
All people come some day to my
house. All dead people some day must
eome. Not live people; just the dead.
All some day must come to the house
of Grandfather Coyote, by the shores
of the Still lake where there are
much deer. All come some day there
TO sit quietly by the wigwam.
Old tribesmen thus made good
medicine today, -;es:Ie the burial
couch of Pete, oldest of Pomo In
Glans, older than the memory of the
eldest living Californian.
Draped in his worldly goods, 4
few well worn blankets, and Ev;th
his few possessions. knivcc b. d.
and kitchen utensils piled beside
him, the ancient Indian lay in state
today. witn as many wrinkled fec.
tnrned toward the west.
Pete died yesterday. at the age
of 120, as nearly as can be learned
He was middleagcd man when tic
Oldest pioneer in this region was q
child.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-20
Storm Damaging
To BreakWater

LOS ANGELES, Mar. 20. W.H-
Recent storms which brought mil
lions of dollars in benefits to South
ern California agriculture caused
approximately 100000 damage in
the vicinity of Los Angeles harbor,
it was estimated today.
Harbor Engineer George F. Mich
olson said rocks in the harbor break
water spread so much that 1900 tons
of new material will be needed for
repairs.
Weather officials said the storm
apparently had run its course and
that good weather will prevail for
some time in this part of the state.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-20
NOTED MUSICAL
SUCCESS PLAYS
AT H0LTVILLE

The screen production of "No,
No, Narette,' which opened at the
Arcade theatre, Holtville. yesterday
for three days stay contains song
hits from the original stage show
rs well as many new numbers which
ave already attained great popu-
larlty since the recent release of
this colorful First National picture.
Tea For Two and 81 Want To
BE Happy" from the footlight pro
duction are heard in the Vitaphone
edition, sang by chorus of $50 and
the two featured leads, Bprnico
Claire and Alexanrcr Gray. These
two songs were among the country s
best sellers when "No, No. Nan
otte' was having its sensational
success on Broadway.
The big number of the picture.
however. "King of the Air. by
Edrie Ward and Al Bryan. one of
hollywood IS best harmonious song
writing teams. Three other mum
l'ers based on lavish scenes in the
film are Dancing on Mars' by
Michael II. Cleary, Ned Washington
aud Herb Magidson; "The Japa.
nese Ballet.'' bv NJ. Jerome and
Herman Ruby; and "The Dance OF
the Wooden Shoes by Cleary
Washington and Magirson.
The east of n0ted players include:
Lucien Littlefield, Louise Fazenda
l.ilyan Tashman, Bert Roach, Zazu
Pitts, Mildred Harris, Henry Stock.
bridge and Jocelyn Lee. Clarence
Badger directed and Larry Ceballos
was in charge of the dances.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-20
Eats Sauerkraut Now
Feels Years Younger

"Now I eat even sauerkraut and
sausage and feel fine. Adlerika end.
ed stomach gas and I feel 10 years
younger. ''-Mrs. NJ. Davis.
Just ONE spoonful Adlerika re.
lieves gas and that bloated feeling
so that you can eat and sleep we'll.
Acts on BOTH upper and lower
bowel and removes old waste matter
you never thought was there. No
matter what you have tried for your
stomach and bowels, Adlerika will
surprise you. Sold at Clements
Drug Store. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-20
Former Valley
Resident Dies

Mrs. George Varney Of Imperial
returned Tuesday from san Bernar-
dino, where she was called by the
death Of her brother, Walter p.
Downey.
Mr.. Downey was we'll known
among the pioneer residents of the
valley. Coming to Imperial 25 years
age, he resided in Impcrialj moving
later to FL Centre. The greater por
ton of his life was spent on his
ranch in the Seelcy district. where
i'll health compelled him to g v c
up ranching.
He leaves a wife. Nellie Downey
daughter, Mrs. Charles Collier; a
son, p. a. Downey, all of San Ber
nartlino; two sisters Mrs. May Pitt
man Of san Rcrnardino, and Mrs.
George Varney of Imperial.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-20
Former Engineer
Is Visitor Here

+. C. "Pike" Dyer, former city en-
gineer, now connected with the Os-
walt Paving Company in Los An
geles, is in Ell Centro for few days
on business and renewing old friend
ships here.
"Pike" was active in Legion cir.
cles while a resiGent of tnrs city and
is a former commander of Boyce
A.en Post.
"The old town looks good" he said
this morning, "and l certainly have
enjoyed the opportunity to meet
many of the fellows again"
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-20

Haines after SchumannHeink plead
ed for liberty on grounds that he
would lose a $4,000 position offer
ed by literary guild in Los An
geles if sent to Jail.
Judge Haines previously had Civ
en- the sentence and a two-year pro
baton term on conviction for mis-
use of $4,000 in securities held by
the brokerage house.
SchumannHeink has promised to
repay $45,500 lost by stockholders,
and $4,000 due customers in the
collapse of his business.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-20
Anthony Returns
From Convention

NJ. c. Anthony, part owner of the
Coco Cola Bottling Works, has re
turned from a convention held by the
Coca Cola company at Atlanta.
Georgia, last week.
Dealers from all parts of the coun,
try were in attendance at the con
cention and predicted that 1880
would be the biggest year in the
company IS history.
An intensive advertising campaign
will be carried on as usual i'll daily
papers, national magazines and other
media.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-20
More LabOrers
To Lose Jobs

VENTUA, Calf, Mar. 90. (U.P)-
Rigid enforcement of the state alien
law here seemed likely today to cost
more laborers for the local water
department their jobs.
Eleven men were summarily dis
charged on Monday because of the
state law which provides that EN-
ployees on public works must be cit
liens of the United StSatcs.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-20
Man browns in
Shallow Water

WHITTIER, Calf, Mar. 20. UP)
An autopsy was to be performed
today on the body Of Cecil Merrick.
3S. found dead here yesterday, ap-
parently drowned in pool of water
three inches deep and 12 inches in
diameter.
A bruise on his forehead suggest
ed that he might have fallen and
lain unconscious in the water, a
small pool in the bottom of a drain
ed fishpond, until he drowned.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-20
Schumann-Heink
Gets Probation,

SAN DIEGO, Calf, Mar. 20. U.P)
Capt. Henry Schuman-Heink, son
of the famous singer, today entered
g fiveyear probationary period dur
ing which he has promised to try t.
repay $66.000 lost in the crash of his
brokerage house here.
Probation was ordered and "a six
months sentence for grand theft
suspended yesterday by Judge G. C.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-20
Bank Employees ,
Under Arrest

LOS ANGELES, Mar. 20. U.P)-
Federal agents declared today that
two employees of the First and
Spring street branch of the Securi-
ty First National Bank have misap-
propriated approximately $4,000 Of
bank funds. !
The men placed under arrest, are
Hector Ferreira, teller, and Edgard
Moreau de Valais, assistant teller.
Ferreira is specifically charged with
misapplying $4,000 while de Valais
is charged with aiding him in falsil
flying entries. Both were held under
heavy bail pending action Of the
federal grand jury. :
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-20
Here's the Way
TO Heal Rupture
A Marvellous Home Treatment That
Anyone Can Use on Any Rup-
ture, Large or Small
Costs Nothing To Try

Noo0S 1~Otitllag 10 ny
Thousands of ruptured men and
women will rejoice to know that
the full plan by which Capt. Coll
ings healed himself Of double rup.
ture from which he was helpless and
bed-ridden for years, will be sent
free to all who write for it.
Merely send your name and ad-
dress to Capt; W. A. Ceilings, Inc,
Box b4-C, Watertown, N. Y. 1t
won't cost you a cent and may be
worth fortune. Hundreds have al
ready reported themselves healed
from just this free test Send right
away-NOW-before Won nut down
this paper. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-20
FORMER ATHLETE DIES

VAN NUYS, Calf, Mar. 20. U.P)
Funeral services were held here
today for John Station Waterfield,
80, local business man and former
athlete. His death was caused by
an acute attack of Indigestion, ac-
cording to police reports.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-20
New President
Sent To Loyola

PLAYA DEL REY, Calf, Mar
20.-U.P) Zacheus Maher, :
j., was today head of Loyola Col
lege, and Rev. Joseph a. sullivan
for four years president of th'
Jesuit institution, was preparing
to leave for Los Altos, where he
will head a Jesuit retreat home.
The change was effected last
night rs result of an order OF
Very Reverend Joseph \, Piet, :
J., provincial of the Jesuit order
Oh the Pacific coast.
Father Maher is 4S years of age
was former vice president of Loyola
college on Venice Boulevard, an
foe five years has been president OF
Santa Clara college.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-20
@NaItletg

LOS ANGELES, Mar. 20.-U.H-
following ere today's market quota
tions:
POULTRY
Hens, Leghorns, under 3A lbs. 25c
Hens, Leghorns, 3A to 4 lbs. 26c
Hens, colored, lbs. and up 30c
Fryers, colored pa to 3 lbs. each
sic.
Roosters, soft bone, 8 lbs. UP Sic
Ducklings, Pekin, 31a lbs. up 1Sc
Geese, 25c.
Young Tom turkeys, IL lbs, ant
up Sac.
Old Tom turkeys, Csc.
Small hen turkeys, under 8 lbs
15c.
Hen turkeys lbs. and up 2Sc.
Small Tom turkeys, under 8 lbs
l5c.
Capons, 8 lbs. up, Csc.
BUTTER
Wholesale price 38c.
Price to retailers 42c and 43c.
EGGS
Extra 26c. Fresh firsts 26c. Me
dium 22%c. Small 16c.
The local price on eggs, furnish
ed through the courtesv of Zurche
Bros. is az follows: Medium o,
pullet, 20c. Select, 22c.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-20

The state will construct 4 new
bridge across the Mojavc river east
Of NictorVillc.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-20

READ THE CLASSIFIED ADe
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-20
LIVESTOCK

LOS ANGELESS, Mar. 20. U.P)-
HOGS: 200 steady. Two loads Ne
braskas $12.10.
CATTLE: 250 steady; three loads
California steers $11.25. Load 63t
pourd fed heifers, s11.50; bulk COWS
g to 1878; bulk calves $1025 to
$13.50.O
SHEEP: 1850; slow. early sales
fully steady. Two decks 90 pound
Idaho lambs, 81, sorted 10 per cent
at $40. Two decks straight at
$1O.S0. Six decks unsold.
-irV Prase Classified 4 Is
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-22
Items Of News
About Town

II. Y. Daneville, advance agent
for Workman carnival shows, arriv-
ed in FL Centre last night.
a. II. Griswoid is guest ut the
California hotel. tie is here from
his headquarters in Los Angeles.
a. B. Huff of the United Fruit
company of San Francisco is val,
ley visitor this week. He is here
OH business for the company.
Mr.. and Mrs. y. f. Christian mo-
tored to San Diego today.
Mr.. and Mrs. h II Cary are
spending a few days in San Diego.
Andrew Gross, auditor for the
Employers Liability association, is
here from Los Angeles today on
business for the association.
A. Y. Preble, William Clements,
II. O. Erskine and Romeo returned
last night after deer hunting trip
to the Kaibab forest in northern
Arizona. They have two deer each
to their credit.
W. b. Stringt elbow, vice-presi-
dent of the Pacific Southwest Real
ty company, and John r. Cooper,
president of the Security office
of the Security First National banl,
in Los Angeles, are visitors in FL
Centre today.
Clyde Lott went hunting near I'm
perial this morning and bagged sev-
en- ducks.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-22
Traffic Charges
Keep Court Busy

Judge |. Mayfield was kept busy
this morning when ~ traffic case,
came before his court
Most Of the offenders were charg-
ed with having gIaring headlights
Cffehscs ranged from reckless driv-
ing to driving without an operator 5
license and with no certificate of
registration.
Erwin G. Holloway was fined so
for speeding. B. A. Woodson re-
ceived a fine Of 50, charged with
driving without an operator IL
ccnse and failing to make q boulp-
ward stop William Norris entered
a plea Of not guilty to q charge of
reckless driving. Trial was set for
October %. and bail Set at So.
Archie Armstrong, colorod. was
fined So on an old charge OF glaring
hea, ,lights and - ON new charge.
Ray Morisctte drew a fine cf $25
for reckless driving.
The case of L. \. Montgomery
was continued for 10 days. Ben f.
Anderson was fined - for Calling
to make a boulevard stop.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-22
ENTIRE NOS CLUB
DANCE YESTERDA Y

Welcoming the new II ia ), the
Entire Nos club dance last night was
4 delightful affair and speaks well
for a successful club season for the
coming year.
Held in the Woman $ Ten Thous-
and club house, reception for the
honor guests took place in the tea
room, beautifully decorated with
trailing sprays of Mexican rose and
floor baskets of painted cats tails
bouquets and greenery.
Dancing was enjoyed in the audi.
torium decorated IN the same fash
ion, floor lamps and corner ar
ranged as a garden by means of
palm trees, making an effective set
ting.
Powder puff and candy favor
dances were novelties introduced
during the evening as well as the
ever popular Keller special.
The executive board members
were hosts for the evening and are
to be complimented on the success
full party. The group consists 2f
Mr.. and Mrs. Elton Christian, Mr..
and Mrs. L. r. Philley, Mr.. and Mrs.
Clair {. Burke, Mr.. and Mrs. B. J..
Purdv, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Cross, Mr..
and Mrs. Russell Kliegel and Mr..
and Mrs. w. l.. Pennington, Jr.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-22
o. E. S. CARD PARTY
EVENT OF FRIDAY

Halloween will be featured at the
card party to be given Friday eve
ning in the Masonic Temple by Sig
nal chapter, o. L. S. Decorations
will carry out this theme and the
menu will be characteristic of the
season.
\ cordial invitation is extended to
all those who enjoy a game or
bridge, whether members of the
order or not, to be present. The
money raised by this party will be
placed in the flower fund which is
used for members who are i'll.
Reservations may be made with
any of the following hostesses; Mrs
Harmon Tyler, Mrs. Robert l..
Graham, Mrs. Grover Baker, Mrs.
Bion Bibbins and Mrs. |. +. Hays.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-22
PUBLIC ASKED TO HELP TRANSPORT
SCHOOL CHILDREN TO BAND CONCERT

his enthusiastic support. lie states
that the children viii be organized
into groups which viii be chap
croned bv their teachers, vino will
he with them during the entire con.
cert.
Men and womea having automo-
bilps are asked to telephone their
name and size Of their car to the
administration office in the Wilson
school (the number is 100 and theE
win be assigned u a certain schoo'
building The concert viii bc from
2:l5 to 3:4j, and those driving the
children should have their cars avail
able shortly before , O'Clock. Driv
crs may either attend the concert
Cthc program being equally as fine
rs that Of the evening or return to
the fair grounds at 3:45.
Public spirited men and Wome1
ere strongly urged to offer then
cars at once, 50 that MANY children
who would otherwise miss the op
portunity may hear The frcsi
dent 5 Band.
According to r. Y Watson, who i.
IN charge Of business arrangements
tickets for both concerts are now
ayailable at all drug stores and
banks in the city. Adult admission
is i for both concerts, with q spe
cia reduction for school children
who will be admitted for - cent.
1T the matinee, but must pay ful
rate in the evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-22
TURQUOISE matrix combined
with. jet is new and different.
STANDARD RULES
OF ETIQUETTE

Question: Is business stationery
ever used by women not in busi-
ness?
Answer: a woman may have her
business stationery as well as her
personal. On her business stationery
is engraved or embossed her name
and address, using, if married, her
husband IS name, as, Mrs. John
Smith 1921 First Street, Ell Centre,
California. The telephone number
may be added if desired.
This stationery should be used
solely for business and should never
be used for social purposes
Question: What is the correct bor-
der for mourning paper9
Answer: A dead white paper is
used and the border may be from
3-S to y inch in width, although the
heavier borders are less in vogue.
A person not wearing mourning in
clothes should not use black bor-
dered stationery.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-22
Club To Study
On Constitution

Members of the Ahepa club met
Monday at their regular meeting
place on Main street and those
present registered individually for
the courses in the constitution of
the United States which will be
given every Tuesday evening, be
ginning tonight, at the high school.
Ahepa stands for American He'll
enie Educational Progressive asso-
citation and is national organiza-
tion composed of those who believe
IN republican government.
Those present last night were
Gust Stergios, j. PSihogios, John
korallis, John Demos, Again MouloS,
Peter Manos, Harry Alexander,
John Cappo, w, d. Psaros, Steve
Psaros, James G. Karos, f. Slassis'
James Nonta, Spiros Savandos.
These are representative business
men from the various cities Of the
valley who are interested in study
ing the constitution.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-22

Assistance in transporting FL Cen
tro elementary school children TO the
county fair grounds: so that they
Eay hear the United States Marine
band concert next Monday afternoon
at 2:l5 will be greatly appreciated,
according to b. NJ, Gruwell, head Of
the local school system.
While high school students have
means available for their transpor
tation in large numbers, grammer
school children have no way to at
tend, except in eases where they can
be taken by their parents.
Superintendent Gruwell is giving
the movement to have the children
take advantage Of this opportunity
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-22
Pageant Society
Is Incorporated

Articles of Incorporation of the
Imperial Counsg Pageant Society
were filed today in the county
erk's office, naming as directors
John S. Cameron of FL Centro, Franl,
I. Cook of Westmorland and Langs-
ton j. Cove, Jr., of CaleXico.
The aims of the society, as set
forth in the articles, are to record
and perpetuate in drama and music
the historical record of Imperial
Valley, and to stimulate public in
terest III music and drama.
The society was termed non
profit organization.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-22

, Going Away? Complete informa-
| ton and all details of any trip from
P. l.. Major, Southern Pacific agent.
Phone ii. 1919
Fire Hall Painted eX-
i pect to complete the task Of paint
ing the interior of the lower floor
at the fire hall some time today.
The building presents a trig appear
ance and is matter of pride to
the men who did the work.
See the Union Auto Insurance Co.
for real insurance at low rates. 80
S. 5th St. Phone l26-W. 20t3
Phone 966 for Your Dressed Foul.
try, or call at The Todd Poultry
Ranch, 1882 Woodward ave. 1Stf
Receiver Brings Suit-Clyde r..
Burr, receiver for the First Nation
al Bank of Calexico, yesterday after
noon filed a civil action in the coun-
ty clerk s office, in which he seeks
judgment of $500 he alleges is due
him, as receiver for the bank, as
back rent for a building in CaleXico.
Extra Good Common Barley S2700
per ton. j. NJ. Miller, IA miles
northwest Imperial. 20tl5
Stork Brings Daughter and
Mrs Robert La Blue, of the Mission
apartments, are receiving congratu-
lations on the birth of daughter,
Marcinc Carolyn born Sunday at
the lie Blanc Maternity Home,
weight 10 pounds two ounces.
Hazel N. Baker, teacher of plano,
unexecellcd advantages for the
study Of music. Students may reg
lister at any time. Phone 220-W.
6GJ He'll Ave. 16tf
Files Damage Action Mike Lie
bert filed Il complaint against Il. W.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-22
CATCHES FISH BY TAIL.

NEW BERN, \. c. jU.R)-T The Rev.
Il. +. Mcclure, New Bern Prcsby
tcriau minister, caught a fish with
ont boat. rod, reel, hook line or net
recently during s,rol along Allan
tie Beach He saw % fish swimming
iust a few feet fror the beach. Wad-
ing in, the minister caught the fish
hY tho TIL
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-22
PAGE THREE

pending claim by those entitled to
them.
The articles include o davenport
trunk, floor lamp, water Jug elcc
irio stowe, rocker and DRESSER 4
LIST of the numbers ON which the
articles win be awarded is in the
possession Of Louis Vogel, or may be
seen at the club 5 headquarters, l37
Orange street
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-22
OLD ROCKS USED ON COURSE

CAMP VERDE, Ariz., U.H-Lime-
stone rocks, brought into this one
time military post hy OK teams in the
early 80 5 were used recently to
form boundary around plot of
ground ON which miniature golf
course will be constructed.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-22
RACES BACK TO CLASS

MINNEAPOL1S, MINI. up
George p. Conger, philosophy pro
fessor at the University of Mime
sofa raced 1900 miles to get back IL
time for his first class After ira
Yelling by train, steamer and car he
arrived minu.es early.