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and frankly have never been
in touch with a case that inter
eSted me so deeply"
Child in Mental Fog
DR.. Rod said that before the
hospital experts can say whether
or not the child's Step-mother's
charges that she has been men
tally deficient since babyhood are
true, Edith must be recalled from
the mental fog" in which she
seems to be wandering. He said:
"At present would hesitate
before committing myself on
the subject. 1t is impossible to
say how much of her apparent
mental trouble is due to organic
causes and how much to lack
of schooling and general neg
lect. 1t may be that the child,
properly cared for and in
Structed, eventually will be as
normal and bright a yOungSter
as the average for her age.
Her Growth Stunted
"Her physical development
has been, of course, much re-
tarded. She is about the height
and less than the average
weight of a child of six or
Seven."
DR.. Rod said so far he would
describe Edith's condition as mus
cular atrophy or disuse. She
has, he said, the appearance and
general condition of child suf-
fering from malnutrition and
lack of sunlight, but the hos
pital has been unable to put
their finger definitely on any one
ailment
x-rays are being made to dis
cover whether or not there is
any malformation of her bony
structure. And the hospital
psychiarists are making a minute
study of her mental condition.
Seeks Unbiased Witness
The doctor said:
II would like to meet some
one who knew her-Say four or
five years ago. At s or 8 a
physician can usually deter
mine how far . child has de-
velOped and what its probable
future mental development will
be. An unbiased witness in
Edith's life at that age would
be of great help to us now"
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MRS. JUDD MAY
DODGE TRIAL

PHOENIX, Ariz., Nov. 10
UN.S0 Arizona law may keep
Mrs. Winnie Ruth Judd from 60
ing to trial for the trunk MUIR
derS of Agnes Anne Leroi and
Hedwig Samuelson.
Despite the fact she was held
for trial in a Maricopa county
superior court, her defense coun-
sci indicated today Arizona au-
thoritieS first would be compelled
to prove the slayer was in full
possession of her mental facul-
ties.
ANY demand upon the Arizona
courts, with sufficient affidavits
to question her sanity, would
compel sanity hearing.
Should Mrs. Judd be found in
sane, she would be confined i'm
mediately in the asylum here and
the murder complaints could not
be pressed.
Lack of Emotion Cited
Chief Defense Counsel Paul w.
Schenck, of Los Angeles, refused
to discuss his defense plans fol.
lowing the preliminary hearing
before Justice Clarence E. Ice,
but later he said:
"HOw could a woman in her
normal mind endure the SOrdid
details of the testimony offered
before the court relating to
the discovery of the bodies Of
Miss LerOi and Miss Samuel
son without showing some
signs of emOtiOn?"
During the hearing, in which
10 witnesses were called. Mrs.
Judd stood the ordeal with amaz-
ing composure.
Others Moved BY Story
Even through the grusome tes-
timony of Detective Lieut.. Frank
Ryan, of Los Angeles, who told
Of having discovered the crime
when the death laden trunks
were opened in the Union Station
at Los Angeles, Mrs. Judd ap-
peared Indifferent.
Ryan's story caused many spec
tatorS in the court room to be-
come visibly affected. but Mrs.
Judd continued to rest her head
upon her right hand and her
eyes calmly wandered across the
room to newspaper men and
court attaches before her.
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76O Eggs a Second,
Record of u. S. Hens

Hens of the United States may
not lay golden eggs. but every
second they average 76O eggs with
a value of $40, the Department of
Agriculture points out.
The chicken and egg income
in one year for the country is
found to be $1,175, 100000, and
this is proof that chickens pro-
duce much of the nations wealth,
the department contends.
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Heart Attack Kills
MOtOrist in Auto

James w. Bauby, 53-year-old
clerk in a downtown department
store, was stricken with u heart
attack last night in his auto
mobile in front of 1876 Rock
Greek Church Rd. N. w.
Bystanders summoned the Fire
Department Rescue Squad and a
Casualty Hospital ambulance, but
the man died within a few min
utes. Bauby, who lived, at Chill
lum, Md, is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Mollie K. Bauby.
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Major Stern Dies
From Suicidal Shot

NEW YORK, Nov. 10 (U.SD.
Major Eugene w. Stern, 66, for
mer chief engineer of the high
way bureau, who shot himself last
Saturday, died today. Despond-
.ency caused by bad investments
was blamed.
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CITIZENS TO ELECT

Members of the Burleith Citizens
Association will choose officers
for the coming years activities at
meeting in the Gordon Junior
High School at 8 p. m. tonight,
according to President j. S.
Gorrell.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-04
Frequent Visitor
Here Succumbs

Many Ell Centrans will be sad
dened by the news that Mrs. John
Coleman of San Mateo died at her
home Yesterday as the result of
brief illness.
Mrs. Coleman has been a frequent
visitor to FL Ccntro as the guest of
Mrs. c. J. Ritz of this city, and
during her visits has made many
friends who viii be grieved to learn
OF her passing.
Some weeks ago both Mrs Ritz
and Mrs. Coleman were injured in
an automobile accident and Mrs.
Coleman was IN the local hospital
for several weeks. later returning to
her home. Her death is believed TO
be the result of pneumonia rather
than of the accident.
Funeral services will be held
Tuesday morning, May s, in San
Mateo.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-04

behind the stone as quickly as he
could. He did this and asked:
who are you, if you please?"
why I'm Baby Bunty!' was the
answer and then Uncle Wiggily
laughed because he was happy
again.
"Oh, Baby Buntyl" he exclaimed,
hopping from behind the stone. Il
thought you were the Bob Catl"
"And l thought" said the little
orphan rabbit, that when you were
looking all around, as I saw you.
that you we're looking for the Fox
or Wolff"
"Never!" cried the rabbit gentle
man dancing around as he saw
Bunty coming toward him. Il
never look for them, though they
often look for me-"
But you are looking for some
thing, aren't you?' asked Bunty.
II am looking for some flowers
after April showers to pick two bou-
quets," said Mr.. Longears. "One for
Nurse Jane and one for my wife"
"Oh, please let me help youl"
begged Bunty, and Uncle Wiggily
said the little orphan rabbit might
hop along with him.
The two had not gone far before,
all OF quickness, Uncle Wiggily
asked Bunty why She wasn't in
school.
"Oh," answered the little orphan,
II knew all my lessons so the Lady
Mouse Teacher said l might run
out and play. So I did and found
you and I'm so glad
80 am t. said Mr.. LongearS.
Now VIC must find some flowers
"Oh, here they arel' suddenly
called Bunty. Hopping across a lit
tic dinghy dell OF green grass, Bunty
began to pick some red, blue and
yellow blossoms. She was gathering
a bouquet for Nurse Jane. And
here are flowers for you TO pick o
bouquet for Mrs. Longears,' said
Bunty.
Uncle Wiggily had one paw filled
with gay flowers when Bunty
screamed.
whats the matter?" asked Uncle
Wiggily.
There's a big bug on one Of my
rcd flowers!" said Bunty.
SILLY little rabbit, bug won't
hurt you'll" chuckled Uncle Wiggily.
There is a bug on one Of my blue
flowers but it is a bee bug and is
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-04
Bedtime Stories
BY HOWARD E. GARRIS
Copyright. 1928, by Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate
UNCLE WIGGILY'S MAY
BOUQUET

Where are you going, Uncle
Wiggily?" asked Nurse Jane Fuzzy
Wuzzy one morning as she saw the
rabbit gentleman hopping away
from his hollow stump bungalow.
Il am going to see if it is true, .
answered Mr.. Longears.
ITO see if what is true the musk
rat lady housekeeper wanted to
know. '
IF it is true what the little verse
says-'April showers bring May
flowers. We have had some fine
April showers, Nurse Jane, and now
I am going to hop over the fields
and through the woods to see if
there any May flowers"
Il am quite sure you will find
some" squeaked Nurse Jane. ~ y
wish you would bring me bouquet.
F" Il SHALL" promised Mr.. Longears
I'll bring you a May bouquet and
also one for my wife. Ira, lalala-
lala," The rabbit tWinkled his pink
nose and sang, for he was very
nappy because summer was coming
Over. the fields and through the
woods hoped the rabbit gentle
man. He had bright, sharp eyes
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-04

to their hives. They will do no
harm"
THAT is true. Uncle Wiggily," "
buzzed one of the bees. I'VE will
not sting you or Baby Bunty. All
We want is sweet flower juice to
make honey
With their May bouquets in their
paws, Uncle Wiggily and Bunty
started to hop home. But, all Of
sudden, out from behind a stump
popped the Bob Cat with his silly
little tail.
"Ha! Two rabbits!" mewed the
Bob Cat. II am in luck today Hal
Ha! And you have flowers, tool Give
me those flowersl"
III give you a smell of mine!"
said Baby Bunty. "Here!" She put
her bouquet to the Bob Cats nose
and the silly chap banged his nose
against the bee on the red flower.
"Ha! just for that I'll sting you'll
buzzed the bee and he stung the
Bob Cat so hard on his nose that
the Bad Chap ran bowling away.
So neither Baby Bunty nor Mr..
Longears was harmed by the Bob
Cat. And If the kitchen sink will
pour some water in the umbrella
to make a swimming pool for the
rain coat, I'll tell you next about
Uncle Wiggily's guessing game.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-04
Published by
IMPERIAL VALLEY
PRESS, INC.
STUDY THE CONTRACT
". C. COSTELLO
Manager

In this issue the Press presents the
first installment of the complete text
of the All-American canal contract. The
second and final installment will be
printed Tuesday.
We urge all readers to study each in
stallment carefully and suggest that the
entire contract be saved as a handy ref
erence for various points in connection
with the contract.
The directors of the Imperial 1rriga-
ton District have declared they desire
that the fullest publicity be given to the
terms of the contract. In this they
are having the full support OF the valley
papers, practically all of which plan on
printing the contract.
It entails the sacrifice of considerable
space in the various papers to do this,
however, the publishers believe it is part
of a newspapers duty to its community
to print document of such Importance,
so that all may know just what Imperial
Valley is called upon tc do if the ALI
American canal is to become a reality.
The Press presents the contract with
no editorial comment at this time. This
will come later when the terms of the
contract are more fully known by the
general public.
1t is essential that the provisions of
the contract should be known by all in
order that an intelligent vote may be OBJ
tanned when the contract is presented to
the people for ratification.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-04
Scouts Inspect
Plane Carrier

An unusual treat was enjoyed by
a group of Imperial and Yuma Boy
Scouts who were guests Saturday
aboard the U. S. S. Saratoga, air.
craft carrier snchoreo off Long
Beach.
The Scouts we're taken all over
the huge carrier which has a ca
pacity for 225 planes, and in addi-
ton to inspecting the ship, we're
shown six reels of motion pictures
illustrating taking off and landing
on the Saratoga Ice cream and
cake we're served the Scouts.
Lieutenant Miles Is responsible for
giving the boys this experience, and
local men who accompanied the
group are r. P. Moore, Fred Will
liams, and H. E. Lounsbury, Scout
executive.
Scouts who took this trip were
Richard Van Nostrand, Rodney
Hansen, Lyman Tondro, William
Turpie, Temple Robinson, Pat Bush,
Parkman Moore, Hall Longacre,
John King, Charles Jenney, all of
Centre; Dana Weed of Calexico and
David Bohr and Harold Beeler OF
Yuma.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-04
Issued Daily, Except
Sundays. Entered at the
Post Office, El Centre,
Calf, as Second-Class
Matter.

of the contracting couples, are back of a
majority of the divorce cases. The most
trivial reasons for divorce have been
presented in the courts, not only in Ne
vada but elsewhere, including Califor-
MIA. Couples who are not sufficiently
game to take the bumps which are as
much part of life as are the pleasures,
hurry to the divorce court as soon as
possible.
Instead of granting divorce only for
good and sufficient reason, our various
states are engaged in a race to see which
can make divorce the easiest.
They are striking direct blow at the
bulwark of civilization-the family. 1t
is quite humorous to joke about Nevada's
new law and the ease with which divorce
may be obtained. Perhaps it is funny,
but it is also rather CHASTITY to think of
800 couples tossing off their response
bilities to themselves and to society in
the same fashion that they would doff a
worn out suit.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-04
BASKET PICNIC
WILL BE HELD
YFARM BUREAU

All farm bureau members and
their families are invited to attend
the basket picnic to be held tomor-
row evening in the city park across
from the court house in celebration
Of the farm bureaus membership
drive conclusion.
Each family is asked to bring Its
own lunch and dishes, the farm bu-
reau furnishing beverages for all.
The affair is designed as big get
together celebration and it is hoped
that members from every district
will be present.
Discussion of this dinner. and of
the drive occupied the farm bureau
directors and home department Of
ficers at their joint meeting on Sat-
urday morning az the court house.
Teams for the various districts
were appointed and campaign funds
discussed. Imperial county is the
only one in Region No. which has
not reached its membership quota
and cleanup drive is being held all
over the county tomorrow.
Two members from each OF the
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-04
CONFRONTING A TASK

A new municipal administration TAX
ing up the reins of government in San
Diego this morning, faces, at the outset,
the necessity of restoring confidence of
the people of the coast city in their law
enforcement officers, by making some
progress in solution of the four TRACE
dies which have occurred there in the
past few weeks.
1t is easy enough to stand afar off and
criticize, truth which we fully under
stand. At the same time there has been
an aggravating dearth of developments
in any of the four cases.
Unsolved mysteries of this kind have
a particularly morbid influence upon
community. The give rise to hysteria
which is not good thing for commun-
ity to experience. Rumors run rife, and
coupled with innuendo or suggestion, Of
ten bring innocent persons under sus
picion.
The new administration has already
announced a change in the conduct of
the police department affairs. 1t is to
be hoped that the change will be in the
nature of improvement, and it is difficult
to understand how it could be otherwise.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-04
NOT SO HUMOROUS

1t is not a pretty picture that Reno
presents to us now that the new Nevada
law making divorce easier, has become
effective.
The first day the law was in opera
ton, the courts set high speed record
by severing the bonds of matrimony in
800 cases. An average of less than 10
minutes per case was maintained through
out the day.
Granting that divorce may be deslr-
able and essential in some cases, it would
be interesting to know in just how many
of these 800 cases it is for the welfare
of all concerned.
Selfishness and intolerance on the part
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-04

other four districts in the region
will be present to lend their support
to the local farm bureau in, its final
drive.
After the morning session, the di-
rectors and officers were guests OF
the farm bureau at luncheon served
at the Barbara Worth hotel. They
reconvened in the afternoon to hold
separate sessions.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-04

gathering sweet Juice to make into
honey
Maybe this is a bee bug on my
flower said Bunty.
Yes, it is," Uncle Wiggily said
When he had looked. 1--WE can have
a honey bee bug on our May bou-
Cuets. Bunty. Let the bees stay on
the flowers until they want to fly
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-04

with which he looked here, there
and everywhere for May blossoms
after the April rains.
All of sudden, as Mr.. Longears
hoped out from behind q big stone,
he heard a voice asking:
What are you looking for, the
Fox or the Wolff"
"Oh, dear mel" thought the rab-
bit gentleman. This must be the
Bob Cat and he won't like it if ne
thinks I am looking for the Wolf or
Fox and not for him. But l am
not looking for any of the Bad
Chaps. I wonder what I had best
do?"
one thing Uncle Wiggily knew he
must do and that was to get back
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-04
ARIZONA IZAAK WALTONS
HAPPY

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. UP)-Two
million baby trout which some day
will give sportsmen a real battle
were born this spring in northern
Arizonas two hatcheries and are
now being distributed in streams
throughout the northern part of the
state.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-04
STUDENTS HOLD CONFERENCE

ARDMORE, Pa. U.P)-The first
annual conference Of junior high
school students was held recently in
the Lower Merton Township Junior
High School here. Delegates from
Philadelphia schools attended, to-
gether with those from 25 other in
stitutions in Pennsylvania, New
Jersey and Delaware.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-04
Items OF News
About Town

Frank Beyschlag, farm advisor,
was among those attending the Ra-
mona pageant at Hemet.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey A. Kenyon
spent Sunday in San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-04
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
Nav 4, 1916

The change that has taken place
In business affairs of this section
in the last 80 days is remarkable.
The change is due to the cheaper
money that has become available
to farmers and businessmen.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-04

Laying of rails on the new l2-mile
Western Pacific cutoff from Ked-
die to Bieber will begin May l.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-04

unprecedented demand for laborers
in the valley at $225 to $3.50 per
day.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-04

Frank Valley, local employment
agent, states that there is almost
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-04
TEN YEARS AGO
Nav A. 1921

The first shipment OF cantaloupes
from Imperial Valley for the season
of 1921 was made from Ell 'Centro
this morning by Jim Ypkeosiki. He
sent one crate of perfect melons TO
Chicago.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-04

Formal opening OF the new public
library took place Saturday night
Almost 300 persons visited tn C
building during the evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-04
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell of
Imperial Valley for This Date
In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
Nav 4. 1911

The El Centro w. c. T. U. has
completed the erection of concrete
block public drinking fountain on
the west side of Fifth street, just
south of Main street. The foun-
tain is provided with a water filter
ing system and the water will pe
iced during the summer.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-04

The Tia Juana race meet closed
Sunday after more than 125 days
of racing. The meet this year was
not considered Il financial success.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-04

behind the stone as quickly as he
could. He did this and asked:
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CARD OF THANKS

relatives
CHAPMAN especially
church. and Moore Kirk undaks for their kind
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Money to Loan

TRY TIMES WANT ADS FOR BUsINE
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Household Goods

SPECIAL sale of steel refrigera-
tors in all sizes, rare values.
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Goodrich Funeral Home 1911 N. Mer. IA 1850
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Storage and Transfer

LOCAL AND OVERLAND TRANSFER
months later No charge for hauling
PARTLOW- JENKINS MOTOR CAR co.
4l9 e. Market. Ri. 7750
STORAGE-OVERLAND HAULING
Special prices on return loads. packing
California shipment
Ri 1929 Ri. 1851 Nights, Oh 0699-W
OTTO j. SUES2
W. e RODOCKER-6 st. Transfer. Gen
hauling. 821 E. Gath. Wa. 4433.
MOVING-Hauling. So: white men: any
thing, anywhere. ANYTIME Oh. 1878
MOVING-30 days time or will take fur
niture as payment. BEE INNS. DR.. 1902
MOVING-Tr Trunks suitcases boxes, bar
rels Office furniture. ALLISON, Oh. 1878.
MOVING. S3-You help. 81 less: quick
service: careful white men Oh. 5840,
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Furnished Apts.-Houses

BELMONT. S. 1lis-i6-Furn. doubles: 8
rms: light gas paid garage: 81 wk. 4
rms. hsht gas. furnace, garage: So
FLEMING, N. 30-S rms. bath: utilities
Turn; SIS month. Ii 5o69; eve. Be. 1888.
HARDING. n. 26ls-Clean. we'll furn. 1
I'm cottage. piano sewing machine
Hoover sweeper. cleo. iron; garage; imp. ST.
suitable I. $3.50 wk. Act quickly. Ia. 6s40
HOYT, I40l-Modern. S or 6-rm. house:
Turn. or unfurn.; sacrifice. DR.. l266-R.
MARYLAND. E., 1873 rms bath: eyerv-
thing 1urn.; piano: priv. ent. Or. o266.
MERIDIAN. N lS21-Very nicely furnished
6-room apartment. Phone Ri. 7S41.
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StOre-Ohce Supplies

RENTAL AGENCY-Typewriters any make.
special rental price; $3.50 ner month: Sc
for months. Ii. 47l2.
SMALL SAFE. weighing about 500 lbs. A
SCHAKEL TRANSFER co. Ri. 1907
WRITING desk for sale. 22O8 N. M~ri-
dian st. Ha. 3679-W
TYPEWRITERS ReU'r'e = g47O
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Nice Room-A Nice Roomer-Eer Can Be Found Thru Times Want
Furnished Apts.-Houses

MERIDIAN. ~. 7235-Upper south: living.
dining, sun and bedroom; all newly fur
nished; kitchen. bath, Frigidaire, Oil-O-
Matte heat, hot water. gas and light
furnished; $50. He. 1888, Ii. 1854.
MICHIGAN, E.. 62e-New, small, furn. and
unfurn. apts.; all utilities furnished.
NEW YORK, 1908 VS. rooms, nicely fur.
nishec. 1928 W. New York; rooms; reas-
enable. Pershing, III N, rooms, $3.50
per week, water paid. 739 N. New Jer-
sey. rooms modern, o'stufied. Ri. 7725.
NORTH. 2200--3 rms. kitchenette; oath;
mod. apt: overstufed: util.: $40. Ri. 2234.
WALLACE. 4o7-5-rm. modern. nicely furn.:
lovely neiRhborhood; very reas. Ir. $3.50.
WALNUT E.. 115-3 rms. alcove; private
bath: $40. See housekeeper in basement.
WASHINGTON. E., 3720-Lower; very
nicely furn. rms; all mod. 81 week.
nth W. 42-Nicelv decorated kitchenette
apartment: utilities furnished: S36 eau
Apartment No / THE GRANT
Ambassador Apt. Hotel
REASONABLE DAY. WEEK OR MONTH
LIZ RATES.
Beautiful. modern. complete. furnished
or unfinished. with or without hotel
service: walking distance. $50 N. Penn
svlvania street or call RI 1871.
5-ROOM FURNISHED BUNGALOW: $40.
Located West in 1900 block on Mount
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Real Estate for Exchange

WILL trade $500 tequity. house on &. 10Th
for anything of equal value clear lot;
auto or what have YOU? On. z647.
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Barter and Swan

DO YOU MEDIA typewriter? We will
trade YOUR old one at small difference.
JUDD. 142 N. Meridian. Ii. $500.
CHARGE BATTERIES IN MINUTES:
FORMULA FOR WHAT? Ii 1855.
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Machinery & Tools
MOTORS
Building Materials

KEEP HEAT IN. KEEP COLD OUT.
insulating board u inch thick &c foot:
combination screen DOORS CIV. $5.75; lot
of house and front doors, 40 up. All
new materials at secondhand prices Call
pair with Call at
CORNELL MATERIAL co.
l0l7 East 10Th st.
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