Imperial Valley press., 1930-08-25
Issued Daily, Except
Sundays. Entered at the
Post Office, El Centro,
Callf., as Second Glass
Matter.

ing. Mrs. Westerfield has gone before
the people these last few weeks solely on
the platform of personal efficiency and
pledge to conduct the affairs of the re-
corders office in the best interests of the
county and the taxpayer. 4 feeble and
last minute effort by the opposition to
question her efficiency has proved
boomerang. Mrs. Westerfield needs no
defense. The opposition could find moth
ing tangible on which to make charges
against her and was forced to do little
imagining which has fallen of its own
weight
Imperial Valley could have no finer
public official than Frank G. Weir as as
SCISSOR. He is familiar with the duties of
the office through having been connec-
ted with it for several years. His record
as superintendent of the county farm is
proof that he is efficient, faithful and de-
voted to the best interests of the county.
He will make an admirable successor to
that beloved old veteran, Wiley NJ. Wea-
Yer, who lays down the reins after score
OF years IN the county's service.
Elmer W. Heald. through four years of
hard and conscientious work as district
attorney. has we'll merited the second
term which he seeks. In the face of ter
rifle opposition. he has held fast to the
one pledge he made four years ago--to
serve the people of Imperial county to
the best OF his ability and to enforce all
the laws all the time. Attempts to be-
little his record have proved unSuccess-
1ul. He can be proud indeed to present
it to the people as a reason for reelect-
ing him. Practically the unanimous sup
port Of the newspapers of the valley in
his behalf is a strong argument that he
has made good.
Bert Underwood, seeking the office of
county coroner has served the people as
q public officer for nearly a quarter of a
century. In that time not the slightest
charge of any kind has been brought
against him. He is thoroughly familiar
with the duties of the coroners office.
His experience as police officer is GER
tain to be an asset in the coroner office,
much Of the work being the investigation
of cases brought before it.
There is no disputing the statement
that a man trained in the technicaities Of
the law is best fitted for the office of
public administrator. The county is in
deed fortunate that man equipped with
such training aspires to the office. At
torney S. P. Williams has filled the office
efficiently in the past and the voters will
De showing wisdom IN returning MIN 10
it,
Again the Press urges the people Of
Imperial Valley to recognize true ability
and faithfulness to duty by reelecting
Henry J. Burk as county surveyor. Mr..
Burk has given such conscientious atten-
ton to the office he holds that he has
made no campaign for reelection. IN
stead he has continued to serve the coun-
ty Such faithfulness when coupled with
the efficiency that stamps his work,
leaves no room for argument in behalf
OF any other candidate.
The Press is satisfied to let the voters
decide whom they wish to have in the Nc
vember 'run-off for sheriff and superin-
tendent of schools. Seven candidates for
the former office give the people ample
to select the two best. The
same thing applies to the three candi-
dates for head of the county's school
system.
Two exceptionally fine candidates seek
the county treasurer's office, Mrs. J. NJ.
Adar, incumbent, and George \. Narney,
pioneer businessman. The Press only re-
grets that both cannot be elected to the
office.
This is the last word on the political
The issue rests with the Vo-
ters. They have listened to great deal
in the past several months. Tomorrow
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