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Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-18
Grape Growers
To Hold Dinner

Grape growers who ship with the
Kimball Fruit Co. will be dinner
guests tonight at the Barbara
Worth hotel. George johnson, well
known shipper, has made arrange
ments for the dinner and Kimball
will arrive from New York City 10
attend the meeting.
Plans for shipping and market
ing this years crop will be dis
cussed. The dinner is annual al
fair that has been held for many
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-18

Willie Hacker. FL Centre. and
Chet Neff. Of Los Angeles. fought
the full Is rounds in Mexicall yes
terday with Hacker winning the
decision on points. There was not
much hitting but the fight was an
excellent exhibition OF scientific
boxing.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-18

Ell Centro's fire department will
be hosts to the whole valley at the
annual Fourth of July celebration.
This year the Ell Centre Chamber
OF Commerce viii assist. A bigger
and better fireworks display Is
planned for the occasion.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-18
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell Of
Imperial Valley for This Date
In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
Anril Ii. 1911

The latest report from the Alamo
is that the dredge Imperial has
reached the boundary and her sue
tion pipe is across the line. II 1t
crosses the line before the requisite
permission is obtained from Mexi-
co. it will be at the risk OF the
owners.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-18
TEN YEARS AGO
AM~sI 10 rOc1

The james oil well near Coyote
Wells, close to the San Diego-Im-
perial Valley highway. will not be
brought in until the secretary of
the interior grants permit. The
local land office is expecting q
permit within short time.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-18
Valley Program
On Radio Tonight

The Spotlight Review" radio
broadcast over the National Broad
casting company network tonight.
will feature FL Centre and Imperial
Valley in desert theme.
The program, which is sponsored
by the Associated Oil company. will
be heard from $50 to IL o'clock Pa
cific standard time.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-18
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
Auril lS. 1916

Enough poison mash already has
been sold to farmers at cost by the
county farm bureau in its campaign
against the grasshopper to care for
$500 acres.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-18

The Woman's Ten Thousand club
on Monday will begin rehearsals for
the home talent play, AT the Un-
ion Depot The proceeds will go
toward the club park fund.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-18
Bedtime Stories
BY HOWARD E. GARRIS
Copyright, 1928. by Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate
UNCLE WIGGILY'S QUEER
RACE

Once upon q time the Fox. the
Wolf and the Bob Cat met in the
woods quite accidental and unex-
pected like.
"Ha! What brings you here?'
asked the Fox of the Wolf.
Il am looking for Uncle Wiggily, "
answered the Wolf. :.
And why are you here?" asked
the Fox of the Bob Cat.
Il, also, am looking for Uncle
wiggily," howled the Bad Chap with
tie silly little tail no bigger than
your thumb.
And why are you here?" asked
the Wolf of the Fox.
For the same reason you two are
here" was the answer. Il want to
catch that rabbit" &
1.-The only way We shall ever catch
him., mewed the Bob Cat, rs TO
play trick on him!" -
"Nonsense!" howled the Wolf. u
have tried tricks again and again
but Uncle Wiggily is always toe
smart for me. He gets away every
time"
True enough" barked the Fos
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-18
BAD BILL KILLED

California's senate education commit
tee is to be congratulated for its good
sense in killing the bill introduced by AS
senlblyman George r. Bliss, calling for
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-18

who was something like a dog. I
don't know of any trick that would
help me to catch him"
"Then what are We going to do?.'
asked the Bob Cat. I'VE must get
him some day or everybody will be
laughing at us. Three smart Bad
Chaps and not one of us clever
enough to catch rabbit! Boo"
1T does seem silly!' agreed the
Wolf. -.
There is only one thing to do!
barked the Fox.
what is it?" asked his two
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-18

The olive factory at RoseVille,
Placer county, has completed q run
of 1870 tons, 600 more tons than
were handled last year.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-18

Orland, Glenn county. will hold
q wild-flower show April 24-25.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-18

There is now at the school wave
of nominating officers for next
years positions. In the high school
all four offices of president, vice.
president, treasurer, and secretary
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-18

years and is becoming quite an in.
stitution.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-18

With music and two playlets the
freshmen entertained the student
BODY in the Friday morning assem-
bly,, April II.
Basil Williams gave cornet solo
Frances ana Francis" was the
name of one of the plays. The cast
was as follows: Margaret Loud,
Miss Forbes. who is secretary;
John King, Mr.. Northern; Gerai-
dine johnson, Frances.
The other skit was called Love;
Labors Lost" Bill Dubois was tht
hero. Ahleen Crandal the heroine
and Byron Ferguson the father.
The stage manager for the pro.
gram was David Goddard. Ethe
Malan had charge of the programs
Miss Helen Wallace, one of tht
freshmen advisers, coached the pro.
gram
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-18

After a long and strenuous CAM
paign, the advertising manager OF
the La Solana has at last gotten
enough advertisements to pay for
the publishing of the high school
annual. This work was doubly dill
ficult this year. In the first place
more advertisements were necessary
since there were not many ANIMALS
sold. Then although the valley
has been on "the white spot, bus
mess men have been loathe to part
with money for this kind Of adyer-
Using. Many consider it as charity,
only.
Bill Tondro is the advertising
manager. Mr.. Martin is the busi-
ness adviser. The assistants are:
Aileen knight, assistant advertising
manager; L. B. West, business man.
ager of the annual: Ebert Berry,
and Vivian WOmack
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-18
Lodge Directory
FL Centro Lodge No. 3S4
Il. & A. M.

Meeting Every Monday Night
Luncheon Every Monday Noon
a Barbara Worth Hotel
0EA9 Robert l.. Graham, w. M.
M Chas. II. Knights. Secretary
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
MANY BROADCASTS
 FOR GOOD FRIDAY
NEG Arranges Special Fea-
 lures in Keeping With Day

The solemn spirit of Good Friday. April 3, will be reflected in the pre- sentation of four. great religious masterpieces by Wagner, Brahms. Du Bois and Pierne, over extensive NEG networks. Other programs, ordinarily featuring jazz and the lighter types of broadcasts, will be somewhat subdued in favor of class ica1 and chamber music.
 On this day. devoted to prayer and mourning by the entire Christian world, NEG will offer unusually large choirs and augmented symphony or chestras together with prominent radio soloists on special religious programs.
 At three o'clock Good Friday af- fernoon, Eastern Standard Time. generally considered the hour of broadcasting will shut down for a ence. After this programs will be resumed.
 The Children's Crusade, musical legend in four parts of Gabriel Pierne, will be heard for the first time on the air over combined NEG networks between 11:00 a. m. and 12:00 noon. Eastern Standard time.
 Soloists include Ruby Mercer and Helen Marshall, sopranos; Robert Belts, tenor and Julius Huehn, bari tone. They will make their radio debut under the direction of Albert Stoessel, who will also conduct a full chorus and symphony orchestra of fifty-five musicians.
 The legend, adapted from poem by Schwob is in four parts. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
The Wilby High
 Chemistry Club
T0 Hold Parents Night Ex-
 erCises Friday, April 10

Extensive preparations are being made by the members of the Wilby Chemistry club for the success of the annual Parents Night which IS to be held on Friday evening, April 10th in the gymnasium of the school.
 Besides mock trial of the People vs Fire, a humorous, instructive play let Chemistry Saves The Day" will be given as a part of the program for the entertainment of parents.
 In this play, the audience will see Dorothy Dawry as MT Spriggins, taking excellent care of her family, composed of Louis Nadeau. as Harry Madeline Elliott as Mary, Ralph Morelli, as Johnny, with Lou in the person of Gertrude Lewis. All is well with this family and life Is nor- maj, until serious accident threa- tens and a hurry call is sent for the Doctor William Dwyer. Chemistry then enters and Saves the day" Margaret Kelly helps in this play by attending to necessary off f-stage arrangements.
 A special musical attraction will be violin selections arranged by Carl Copeland with Edwin Schnier, of the Wiby Faculty, acting as accom- panist.
 The students intend to make thls part of the program particularly enjoyable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
Local Relatives Of E. L. Stevens
 Enlist Police Aid
Left West Several Weeks Ago to Visit Waterbury and Nothing Has Been Heard of Whereabouts Since Believe Taken III and Unable to Communicate With Friends

and started for Waterbury. He has not been seen or heard from since. The aid of the Waterbury police has been enlisted by one of his rela-
 tives. Mrs Margaret Glover of 93 MeIrose avenue. Captain William F. Keegan of the local detective bureau has communicated with the radio of- ficiais to obtain some information concerning MT Stevens. It is thought likely that he was taken i'll while en route and possibly is unable to com municate with his relatives here. Mir Stevens Is not resident of Waterbury. He visited here about twenty-five years ago and left to establish his home in California. He has lived and worked in San Carlos and Centerville, Cal. It was in the latter place that his last letter was mailed. He notified Mrs Glover that
 he was leaving for Waterbury at once and not to forward any mail, to him at the California address.
 Being unable to explain his fail- ure to write as well as his long de-
 lay in arriving here. Mrs Glover re- quested the aid of the Waterbury police with the result that radio broadcasts were arranged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
|KENGSK0N 60
 INVESTIGATED
 BY EXCHANGE
Assistant Secretary of N. Y. Curb Relates Story on Witness Stand Defense Scored Twice To-day

Hartford, Conn, April 1.--(UP). How the New York curb exchange put private investigators to work on the affairs of F. E. Kingston and company prior to its resignation from the exchange and subsequent closing by the state was described to-day by William F. Byrne of of the exchange.
 Byrne was a state witness in the trial of F. E. and Harold Kingston. Edmund J. Grandahl, Frank H. Smith and Colonel Lewis l.. Field, charged with fraud.
 Byrne identified correspondence between the Kingston company and the curb exchange prior to the for mer's resignation as associate mem- Der on October 1. He identified also the questionable, upon which the statements as to It's position, accord ing to testimony yesterday of Ray m0nd c. Conins of Willimantic Kingston bookkeeper.
 Byrne described for Superior Court Judge McEvoy how the ex- change. after receiving the replies to its questionaire, assigned investi. gators to look up certain phases oi the Kingston company's affairs. Aft | eFWATu, Lne WItneSS Sa1d, excnanEe officials confronted the Kingston !company with the information and demanded additional statements which were submitted.
 The defense scored twice at the opening of trial to-day when Comins was recalled for cross examination ] Attorney Philip Pond. Fields at. torney, brought out through Comini that although Field, counsel for the firm, sold stock in various Kingston enterprises to his friends, he never was listed in the company's account. as receiving commissions. The ques. tioning was done at the request oi Field, who told newspapermen Inc didn't want his friends to believe nt had profited by his sales to them. 1 Attorney Charles J. Martin, rep. resenting the other defendants, ob. tained a statement from Comins tha' although ledgers and records hat been Juggled to make better ap pearance for curb exchange officials the changes had brought the com. pany no cash advantage nor changed the liabilities of any customers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
KANSAS AWARDS TITLE
 OF STATE WHEAT KING

Manhattan, Kan.-Kansas. cham pion wheat state of the nation, has conferred tn title of "Wheat King on Arthur J. White. Coldwater, Kan. White received $500 in cash and a silver trophy.
 Guy D. Josserand, Copeland, Kan, was awarded second place and third prize was given to E. H. Hodgson, Little River. Kan.
 White won over champions from AZ state counties. Although his average wheat yield, 19.53 bushels per acre, wa not then ighest, 1t was extraordinary considering the
 type of land.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
Obituary

daughter, Irene; two sons, Casimir
 and Eugene; one sister, Mrs B
 Piorowski of Hartford; a niece, Shir- ley RopeIewski.
 Mrs Ropelewski was born in
 Poland but had lived in Waterbury
 for the past 25 years. The funeral will be held Saturday morning al 9:15 o'clock from her home to St Stanislaus church at 10 o'clock Burial will be in Calvary cemetery MIKATITS = Genevieve Mikaitis age 13 years. daughter of Mir and
 Mrs Vincent Mikaitis of 46 North Leonard street, died last evening at St Marys hospital. She was Q pupil
 in the eighth grade at St Joseph's parochial school and was loved by her classmates and friends. Besides
 her parents, she leaves two sisters
 Helen and Josephine and one brother, Victor.
 The funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01

| BAKER-Beach Eight Baker, 1 aged 78 years, a former resident of
 Waterbury, died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs Archie Jacobs in Toronto, Gan. Besides Mrs Jacobs, he leaves another daughter, Mrs Clara Phoenix. He was a mem Der of Townsend lodge of odd Eel of Masons. Watertown; also Brother hood of Railroad engineers.
 The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the AL derson funeral home, 70 Central ave- nue with burial in Plainville.
 WALL+-James T. Wall, aged 2s years, dide yesterday at the Veter- ans hospital at Rutland, Heights, Mass. During the World war he served in the navy. He leaves his wife, Mrs Bertha E. (Winslow) Wall; one daughter, Barbara E.. both of this city; two sisters, Mrs Otto Roster and Mrs E. 'Fennell and two brothers. Vallie and Frank Wall all of New York.
 The body was brought to his home at 412 North Main street from where the funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 o'clock to oC JoiLt CnuTCn where BerVlces will be conducted at o'clock by Rev Arthur McKenny. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery. Corp Coyle post of the American Legion will be in charge.
 CARNEY-John Carney, a World War veteran, died this morning at St Mary's hospital following a brief illness. He served IS months during the war overseas as a member of Company c, 102nd Regiment. He was AZ years of age and leaves one brother. Timothy in this city; his father. Andrew Carney and three sisters, Margaret, Helen and Nora Carney, all of Bradford, Yorkshire, Eng; also several nieces and nephews in this city.
 The funeral will be held Friday morning from the funeral home of Arthur J. Lunny. 25 Central avenue to St Thomas church, the time to be announced later. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 ROPELEWSKI -- Mrs Matilda Ropelewski, wife of Alexander Ropelewski, died yesterday afternoon at her home, Il Walnut street. Be- sides her husband she leaves one
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
AUTO INDUSTRY RANKS
 SECOND IN FRANCE

Paris.-Nearly half a million peo- pie are employed in the rapidly ex- banding French automobile industry, official figures show.
 There are 10000 men in the workshops, 45,000 in accessory fac- tories. 25,000 in the tire depart ments, 90,000 are test chauffeurs. S0,000 are agents. 120.000 are repair shap staff.
 The automobile industry now ranks second in France for the num- Der of people employed. Railroads top the list. Coal mines are abad third.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01

Telephone calls at the local fish stores for MT. Pike; calls at the Hamilton park zoo for "Mr. Lyons";; and numerous other pranks played by the young and old en1ivened q rather dreary and rainy day to-day and bore out the old tradition that fun and merriment must be on tap April first.
 There were many jokes played from those planned with much laborious work with many actors taking part to those on the spur of the moment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01

Forthcoming, The Highway. The Sea and The Savior in the Storm. It re- calls the pathetic crusade of 1912 when children from Germany and France sought the Holy Land. Some were lost at sea, others died en route and still others reached Egypt and were sold as slaves. A few of the thousands that originally organized the religious band, returned to their homes.
 Stoessel Is widely known for his violin and plano yirtuosity, for his former concertmastership of the St Louis Symphony orchestra and his directorship of the New York Ora toria Society and other musical or ganiZations.
 During the early evening, from 6:00 to zoo o'clock, Eastern Stan dard Time, the National Oratorio society, with Martha Atwood, so- prano, and Edward Walter, baritone, as soloists. will sing the Brahms Re- quiem. written by the composer fol- lowing the death of his mother. Reinald Werrenrath will direct the chorus and orchestra. The broad- cast will be heard over an NEG WEAF network.
 hc otNcH 4LdBt WOIuS SHTlSt, masterful oratorio by Du Bois, will go on the air over an NBC-WJZ net work from 9:30 to 10:0O D. m., Eastern Standard Time, during the Armour program. A symphony or- chestra and chorus will feature this presentation.
 Parsifal-the last and most ex- alted of the Wagnerian music dramas-will be heard from 11:0O p. m. to 12:30 q. m. Eastern Stand ard time. over an NBC-WEAF net work. An exceptionally large chorus of voices. assisted by two soloists, Lewis James, tenor and Theodore Webb. baritone, will combine with the National orchestra, under the direction of Walter Damrosch, fore most authority on Richard Wagner and his music.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
SOVIETS HAVE
 MADE SUCCESS

Moscow, April 1-CUP)-Produc- ton schedules in 108 industries were fulfilled during the first quarter of the decisive third year of the soviet five-year plan of industrialization, figures published to-day revealed.
 Daily oil production during the first quarter of the current year was 58,000 metric tons, or 1000 metric tons daily more than production foreseen in 1888 by the five-year plan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
Hello Ice House, M. Cool?
 Ha-Ha-Ha, April FooH
Funsters Run Riot as Annual Fools Day Comes
 Shower of April Rain

All were taken good naturedIy, as an indication that ix one became peeved it would result In that in- dfvidual becoming the butt or alt
 jokes during the entire day.
 about the fact that yesterday was the last day on which those who have not paid their back taxes on personal and real property could d0 so without having to pay the ad- ditional $3.75 lien fee and have the percentage rate. raised from 10 to '12
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs Bridget GAIL man) Farrell was held this morning . at 8:15 o'clock from her home. S2 Jewelry street to St Patrick s church, where a solemn reqiuem mass was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev Thomas O'Connell assisted by Rev Bernard Foster as deacon and Rev James O'Meara, sub-deacon. Burial was in new St Joseph's cem- etery, Father O'Conne1l conducting the committal services. The pall- bearers were Richard Deeley, Cole man and Bernard O'Lough1in, James keefe. Michael McKenna and Patrick Reilly.
 The funeral of Joseph Kenny was held this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the home of his sister. Mrs Dennis Synnott of 27 Camp street to where solemn requiem mass was celebrated at o'clock. Corporal Coyle post of the American Legion was in charge with Past Command CT Wallace J. Inglis directing. Church call was sounded by Bugler Earl Benson. Burial was in new St Joseph's cemetery. A volley was fired by a firing squad from Co Y, 102d Infantry, c. N. G., in command or cerSe1uL JOnn fdrker ana 1n- cluding Corporal Gerard Milot, Will liam Anderson, John Sheehan, Cor don Dains, Leo Cummings and Paul Callendhr. Taps were sounded by Buglcr Benson. The flag which draped the coffin was presented to the family by Past Commander In- glis. The pallbearers, members of Corporal Coyle post, were William Farrell. George Ayotte, Warren Wells and William Acceto.
 The funeral of Mrs Liberato Pa d,ila is to be held tomorrow morn ing at o'clock from her home on Chestnut Hill road. Rev Felix Scog- lio, pastor of St Lucy's church offi- ciating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Michael DeVoy of Hamilton avenue took place this morning from the Bergin funeral home, 290 East Main street at 8:3O o'clock to SS- Peter and Pauls church where a mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev James Woods. Burial was in Cal vary cemetery with taps sounded by Miles w. Deane. and B. w. Johnson
 presented the flag. Committal ser vices were by Rev James Woods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01

A nation wide broadcast over Sta- fions WTIC of Hartford and the Crosley Station WLW at Cincinnati has been made by local relatives to trace one Ernest L. Stevens. 60. who left California several weeks ago
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01

The government of Malta keeps q number of cat-servants of the state, to guard the underground granaries from the hungry rats who would soon make short work of the stores were 1t not for pussy. These cats lead life similar to that of mine mules, in that once they are taken below the surface 1t is very seldom that they ever see the light of day again
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
CUSTOMERS LEAVE

PhiladeIphia,--whe police raided a barber shop, said to be the head quarters for a tracing ring" patrons were forced to wipe the latier from their faces and depart, half shaved. custody by the police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
DIED.

ROPELEWsKI-In this city March 31, 1881 Mrs Alexander Ropelewsli of II Walnut St. Funeral Saturday morning at 9:16 o'clock to St Stanig-a laus church. Burial in Calvary ceme- tery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01

this city March 31, 1881 Genevleye Mikaitis of 46 North Leonard St. Funeral arrangements later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01

March si. 1881 James T. Wall of liS North Main St. Funeral Thursday afternoon at 1880 o'clock to St Johns Episcopal church.. Burial in old Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01

BAKER-In Toronto, Can, March 31 1881 Beach Eight Baker formerly of ss icct Sis FsaeSi a rr,1sy 4c Ave. Burial in PlainviIle, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01

CARNBY-In this city April 1, 1esf John Carney pf this city. Funeral Friday m0rning to St Thomas
 church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01

Charles B. Jackson, commissioner of the board of finance, has been chosen toastmaster for the banquet to be rendered to Judge John F. Me- Grath in St. Joseph's hall, Brooklyn Tuesday evening, April IA.
 This is being rendered to the pop ular judge in honor of his reappoint- rnent to the city court bench. The committee in charge includes many prominent Waterburians and the att tendance will undoubtedly tax the hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01

ROPEIIEWSKI -- Mrs Matilda Ropelewski, wife of Alexander Ropelewski, died yesterday afternoon at her home, II Walnut street. Be. sides her husband she leaves one