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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-23
TO AN ANGLER
Be still sad heart,
 Take on new cheer, Trout fishing days
 Will soon be here.


 o-O-o When a man becomes stubborn as a mule in the treatment of illness, it's time to call in the horse doctor.
 o-O-o The dog warden often answers complaints, only to discover that someone has been barking up the wrong tree.
 o-O-o I suppose the movies started to talk in retaliation for the treatment accorded them over period of years by garrulous audience.
 o-O-o Nowadays when they refer to old painters you don't know whether they mean married flappers or male artists.
 o-O-o Hash is reported slipping as an American dish. Little by lit- tie we're getting rid of it.
 o-O-o My idea of good contest would be one between soup eaters and those who dote on celery. The one making the most noise would win, but off hand I'd say it would be a draw.
 o-O-o The surgeon does his knifing every day, not merely at election.
 O-O-o Wonder what Pussyfoot John- son thinks of the Wickersham report?
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-02
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
TO BE OPENED FRIDAY NIGHT

Friday night the people Of FL
Centre and the surrounding terri
tory will celebrate the opening of
the holiday season with a city-Wide
Christmas festival, an annual cele-
bration sponsored by the El Centro
Chamber of Commerce. The mer-
chants of the city will keep open
house on that night and invite the
public to visit their stores. which
will be ablaze with lights and red
and green decorations, in keeping
with the occasion. All the shops of
the city will have special window
displays for this event, showing the
new Christmas merchandise and the
store interiors will be filled with
gift suggestions for Christmas
shoppers, the object of the annual
Christmas festival open house be-
ing to give the public an opportun-
ity to examine gift merchandise and
prepare their Christmas lists.
Christmas lights in a myriad of
colors are being strung on the
streets of the city today and the en-
tire shopping district will be lighted
with colored lights on Friday night
and for the remainder of the pre-
Christmas season. Evergreen will
also take it's place in decorations
and this affair will bring the first
real Christmas thrill to those par
ticipating. Window cards inviting
the public to the festival have today
appeared in all the business house
windows of the city, depicting a
bountiful Santa Claus unloading his
bag of gifts,
Merchants of Ell Centro state that
there will be a greater display Of
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-02
CHILDERS TALKS
TO JUNIORS ON
CANAL PROJECT

If the entire expense Of the ALL
American canal were paid by the
present Imperial Irrigation district
the amount saved on silt control
would be more than enough to pay
for the project.
This was the statement this
morning of Charles L. Childers
chief counsel for the district, when
he appeared before the Ell Centro
Junior Chamber of Commerce to
tell of the canal and its possibili-
ties.
Farmers of Imperial Valley at the
present time are spending more for
silt control, Childers said. than
they will pay yearly to meet ohli-
cations to the government for
money advanced on construction of
the canal.
Childers, in his talk, reviewed
ways of meeting payments to the
government and repeated his we'll
known views on ALLEGATION of water
rights, asserting if there was even
possibility of injury to the I'm
perial Irrigation district by taking
in other lands he would be unalter-
ably opposed to it.
In this connection Childers COM
pared present objections to addi-
ton of other lands to those already
under the district to the fight of
the original 13 states against the
constitution and a united govern
ment, and to opposition to the
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-02

louisiana purchase and purchase of
Alaska en- the ground these terri
tories were composed Of worthless
land and never would pay for the
expense to the government.
Twenty years from now, the at
torney stated, lands yet to be taken
into the district under the ALL
American canal contract will be a
part of this community.
In opening his talk, the attorney
reviewed briefly the fight for
Boulder dam, asserting the dam
really was an outgrowth of an old
battle to obtain control of irriga-
ton water exclusively in the United
States.
ut was rather difficult for those
of us who sat through debates in
congress to know which had great
est interest and appeal to con-
gress-the Boulder dam or the ALL
American canal to get control of
the water supply in the United
States" Childers said.
The speaker at this mornings
junior chamber of commerce meet
ing was introduced by Cal Rector,
chairman of the day.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-02

merchandise disclosed to those at
tending the festival this year than
ever before and at prices which are
at lower level than since pre-war
times. Everyone knows that dol
lar goes further today than for
many years and the visitors at the
El Centro stores on Friday night
are going to be amazed at the gifts
they can purchase at a budgeted
amount and all should visit the
stores in order to complete their
lists of gifts.
"On this OCCASION" states r. B.
Whitelaw, president of the Ell
Centro Chamber of Commerce, "the
merchants Of the city are throwing
open their stores to the public.
They have prepared attractive dec
orations, displays AND entertain
ment and have issued a cordial in
vitation to the people of Ell Centro
and vicinity to visit their shops.
Every person should avail himself
of this opportunity to see the city's
gift merchandise and participate in
this city-wide event"
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-02
i. s. w. Y. To
Greet Officials

Honoring their commander, JIM
my Stewart of San Diego, and their
president, Mamie Verdon, also of
San Diego, and the official staff. the
Spanish-Ameiican War Veterans
camp and Auxiliary will give tur-
key dinner on Saturday, December
5.
The honor guests are making their
official visit to the local organiza-
tion and extensive plans are being
made for their entertainment. Over
125 guests are expected at the Gin
CT which will be served at O'CLOCK
in the FL Centro Veterans Memorial
hall.
There will be no programs sched-
uled for the evening beyond the CT
ticial addresses to be made during
the evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-02
LOCAL LABOR IS
SUFFICIENT FOR
VALLEYS NEEDS

Transients in search OF employ
ment are urged TO stay away from
Imperial Valley as there is suffici-
ent local labor available to fill all
requirements, according to Captain
w. M. Cunningham, special agent
of the United States department of
labor free employment service, with
headquarters at 430 Main street.
Cunningham explained today that
at the present time his office has
on file applications of more than
400 local residents, that is, persons
who have lived in Imperial Valley
one year or longer These ndivid-
ualS will be given preference when
work is available.
Due to its geographical location
Imperial Valley IS called upon to
face a burden which is probably
heavier than that of any other COM
munity of its size in the United
States.
A constant stream of unemployed
transients is passing through the
valley daily and demands made up
IN local welfare organizations are
terrific, said Cunningham.
Ali community welfare organiza-
tions are making every effort to
take care of the demands PLACED
upon them but, Cunningham Nex-
planned, the problem is OF such
magnitude as to cause concern -
1t is estimated that $50 single,
unemployed transients between the
ages of is and So pass through the
valley every "a hours and the move
ment of transient families is cor
respondingly heavy
At relief headquarters on Main
street there is need for wood saws to
be used by men sent out by the
free employment service to saw
wood for residents. Several men
sent in response to requests for
wood savers have been unable to do
the work on account of q lack of
the necessary tool.
The Red Cross is in need Of
quantity of coat hangers to take
care of clothing collected for dis
tribution TO needy families. The
clothing will be kept in much bet
ter order if arranged on hangers.
Contributions may be left at head
quarters at 430 Main street.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-02
MAYOR SETS UP
THE DRINKS FOR
UNLIMITED GUEST

One burglary went aWry last night
when the burglar was frightened off
after obtaining entrance to build
ing at 52i Main street, and another
was huge success, although the
burglar left with nothing but liquid
refreshment.
What might be q dar!.; plot to
force Ell Centro's mayor, H. w.
FaWcett, TO install drinking foun-
tains on the streets, was uncovered
when it was found some unidenti-
fled person entered Fawcetts Coca
Cola Bottling Works by prying a
latch from the door, and drank six
bottles of near beer and four or
five bottles of Coca Cola.
The empty bottles were found in
the plant, and nothing else was
missed. Officers arrived at the con-
clusion some one must have been
terribly thirsty.
John Reilley, passing the store at
524 Main street last night, saw
someone in it and, thinking the
man was the proprietor, shouted to
ask what he was doing.
The man, it later developed, had
entered by cutting the screen from
window. When Reilley shouted
at him he ran, without taking any =
thing.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-02
WEDDINGS NO BAR

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - U.Pl -
Springfield high school students
can go out and get married and
the board of education will do
nothing about it. Arthur Brink
man, 16-year-old student, recently
crossed the line into Arkansas and
was married to a high school girl.
He was Immediately ousted from
school for creating a disturbance, :"
but the board was forced to REIN
state him.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-02
Valley Points
Hit BY Frost

Jack Frost paid a visit to some
of the colder sections Of the valley
last night, covering the land with
q mantle OF heavy frost.
Temperatures recorded in some
of the colder regions reached 20 de-
grees but the lowest in Ell Centro
was only "a, according to F. A.
Baughman Of the government
weather bureau
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-02
PLANES sow TREE. SEEDS

SALEM, Ore.-U.P)-The airplane
is now an agricultural Implement
they're used to plant trees. Seeding
of large areas of logged-off grazing
land from the air is coming into
rather general practice in certain
sections of Oregon, Washington and
Idaho,
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-02
CORN GREW IN AUTO GIL PAN

BEDFORD, Ind.-tU.P)-A grain
of corn which fell into the oil pan
on Charles Conner's auto here ger
minated and grew to a height Of
five inches before it was discovered.
Conner said. A small radiator leak
provided water for the sprout.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-02

pi pioposition and to consider the
prospects of obtaining mandar us
proceedings to force the Imperial
Irrigation district board to hold the
Blair recall election.
The meeting will be held in the
old Chevrolet store and was called
by w. c. Wilkinson, C. o. Hoober
and D. D, BroWnell.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-02
Don't
Quote Me-
BY United Press

BY United Press
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2. U.P)-
When Vice President Curtis Oh
Monday announced he wasn't going
to run for the senate. the next
| question which came rolling in from
Kansas was How about Harold Nc
Cugin,' Not many people in Wash
ington knew much about Harold
McGugin. Kansas interest in him
started an investigation as to who,
where and what he was.
To get the question out of the
way. McGugin said he wasn't an
nouncing himself for the senate
from Kansas. But that's not the
interesting thing.
The interesting thing is that Nc
Gugin once thought about a mince
pie. He was a young man and was
sent to the Kansas legislature. He
had been overseas with the army
and had learned to countenancc
cigarette smoking. Kansas had a
law against cigarette smoking. Nc
Gugin thought that it was consid-
cradle of a nuisance.
It was when fellow legislators
disagreed with him on the cigarette
question that he thought about the
mince pie. He introduced a bill in
Kansas legislature forbidding the
eating Of mince pie. It had the de-
sired effect When the session was
over the laws of Kansas had been
changed that people could both eat
mince pie and smoke cigarettes.
1t made McGugin a we'll known
character in Kansas. There came q
chance for him to run for congress
and ne ran. He spoke to the people
in every village and hamlet in the
third district.
Talking to people keeps them
friendly he said.
He got himself elected and came
to Washington. whereupon he ar
ranged to continue talking to the
folks back in the third district via
the long distance telephone and
radio.
Kansas realized that freshman"
congressman are supposed to be seen
and not heard. But they doubt if
that rule will apply to McGugin.
They think he'll keep right on talk
ing and that maybe he'll run for
the senate.
Secretary of War Hurley is ac-
cused of having brought this one
back from his last trip to Okla
homa and of having told it to some
of the capitals leading orators:
A man walked into an Oklahoma
sheriff's office announcing:
II surrender
What for?' asked the sheriff.
II was at a dinner" the man said.
"The mayor got up and talked for
80 minutes. He sat down and
state senator got up and talked for
80 more minutes. He sat down and
a congressman got up and began
to talk 1 shot him
you're in the wrong office an
swered the sheriff. Go over to tho
clerks office. That's where they
pay bounties on after dinner speak
ers.'
Tho almond prO,0 of Butte Cou,otv
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-02
Mass Meeting
At Calipatria

Printed notices of a mass meet
ing for Calipatria at 1880 o'clock
tomorrow night we're mailed in the
fourth division this week.
During the evening it is proposed
to discuss the w. o. Blair recall
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-02

Los Angeles reported October 20
as the hottest day of like date
known, as did San Diego and other
points south.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-02

The almond crop of Butte County
is 5000 tons, which should bring
nine cents a pound or 100000.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-02

J Don't remove the mosure.proof ,rapping from your
package of Camels after you open it, The Camel Humdor
Pack protection against stoea dust and germs In Offices
and homes. the dry atmosphere of artificial hea.
the Camel Humidor Pack delivers fresh Camels and keeps
them right until the last has been smoked
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-02

4OU probably know that heat is used in the treat
ment of all cigarette tobaccos.
But YOU know too that excessive heat destroy
freshness and fragrance.
That's why there could be truly fresh cga-
rette except for scientifically developed methods of
applying heat.
Reynolds is proud of having discovered and per-
fected methods for getting the benefits of heat treat
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-02

ments and still avoiding parching toasting.
With every assurance tell you, Camels
truly fresh. They're made fresh - not parched
toasted - and then they're kept fresh in the Camel
HumidOr Pack.
If you wish to know why the swing to Camels is
nationwide and steadily growing - switch to them
for just day - then leave them, if you
R. j. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY, Winston-Salem, N.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-02
r. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company's
Coast.to.Co Coast Radio Programs

r. J. Reynolds Tobacco Companys
CoasttoCoast Radio Programs
QUARTER Morton Downey, Tony Wons and Camel
Orchestra direction Jacques Renard every except Sunday
Columbia Broadcastng System
PRINCE ALBERT QUARTER HOUR Alice JOY "Old Hunch" and
Prince Albert Orchestra direction Paul Van Loan night
except Sunday, N. B. C. Red Network
See radio page of local newspaper for time
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-10

The rising generation Is q skcp- tical lot and parents should cx- ercise greater ingenuity when try ing to spoof. attest q letter re- ceived by NEG. Attached 10 ihe note pcncillcd in childish scribblc was & letterhead bearing the lc- gend "Radio Broadcasting Station oRT. owned and operated by The Order of Railroad Tclcgra phers on wave length of 25.O0o kiIo- cycles, bicycles, 2 motor cycles. one scooter and two stcp-ladders.
 Tbs note read as follows:
 'Nasfional Broadcast Co,
 Dear Sir:
 My dad gave mo this and [ think it's the bunk. how can you broadcast on | bicycles and 7 mo- Tor cickies? What's so many kiio- .ycles for? II is T new tclcvisscn n machine you have got?
 Yours truly. Jack Boyle, Jr."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-10
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New york

5:00-Chiidrcn's program. 5:30-DspCe band.
 5:45-H,u Billy mGsi,.
 6:O0-B!arH and Gold orchestra 6:4O-Ba seball scores. 6:45-Coniedy sketch.
 1:00--Or' bestra.
 7:30-COBt organist.
 7.45-COrocdy skir.
 S:60-SEeich.
 30-T.uor: orchestra. 9:30-Ma!e quartet; orchestra. 10 .00-StLry hour. 10:45-C"Ltralto. ] I1:00--Cortralto. l1:15-OrC hestra. l2:00- orc hestra. 12: 36-O"ganist: tenor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-10
On The Air To-day
ss:.,. s... WTIC ....:,.... .sss
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starttord

5:00--Sunset hour.
 5:45-Dpg Chats.
 6:0O--I.aurel trio.
 s:15-SpoIt Tips.
 6:25-B,.I.etins
 6:30-Mer. ories of Broadway. 6:45-Coriedy sketch.
 7:00--Iliria Islanders. 7:25-Ba seball scores. 7:30-Songland.
 s:00-Dramatic skit. s:30-The Gypsies. 9:30-Fanily party. 10:00-Rc1ording orchestra. 10:30-Fahous F'avorites. 10:45-Orcbestra. II 1:00-Builetins marine forecast. 11:05-Th" Merry Madcaps. 12:00-OyganiSt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-10
395 !" K2 Meters " ~~
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New York

5:00-Dia4og with incidental
 music. 5;15--Str.Dg trio 5:30--CJn edy duo. 5:45-Reports; stock market
 prices. s:00--Mu.ic Treasure Box. 6.15-M"imon Tabernacle Choir
 anc organ. 6:40--Bakcb ball scores. 6:45-Topics in Brief. 7:00-Bnckface comedians. 7:15-Vctal trio. 7:30-Cor cdy songs and batter. 7:45-Paiis Night Life. S:00-Syr phony concert. S:30-Orchestra. 3:00--Oi chestra. 9:30--Rtial sketch. 10:00-Piano duo: novelty orches-
 trg. 10:30-Miostrel show. 1:00-St",ng ensemble. 11:30-RU'sian Cathedral Choir. 12:00--Sineer. 12:15-Ja2z orchestra. 12:30-Ore ehestra.
 WOR-NEWaRK 5:00-DalCc orchestra. 5:30-Piogram resume. 5:35-Baf tone. 5:45-Rose Martin Hobby club. 5:53--Weather announcement. 6;O0-tInl, Don. 6.30-Sports. 6:45-Dunce orchestra. 7:15-DaEcc orchestra. 7:45-Oicicstra. 8:00-The Trumpcters. S:30-MeiCdy Kaleidoscope. 3:00-Me2 2ican Troubadours. 9:15-MVstery drama. 9:45-T'.e Strollers. l0:00-Harmony Duo. l0:15-The Rhythmakcrs. i0:45--Cu.ren Events. 11:O0-T.L.e; weather report. 11:03-E Entertainers. l1:30-Moc nbeams.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-10
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Hartford

J;00-Daacing by the sea. 5:30-Thu World Bookman. 5:35-Sur mary of programs. j:45-Pidy ist. G.b0-Vi.w and Interviews. 6.15-Sw1nce Music. 6:30-Sorgs and Pattcr. G:45--C"medy Sketch. natiZed Songs. 7:l5-Orchestra and soloist. 7;30-Ne"ro comedy team. 7:45--O"r hestra and singer. S:00-Bard concert. S:l5--Sirgin' sam. S:30-N~. TO Girls quartet. S:I5-Cpr edy Act. g;OO-EL. Crime club. 3:30--IIal mony Three. 3:45-Snrnmer Dazc. 10:00-Orchestra. :3O--Dea"rt Play. II :00-O', hestra. II 30--Oi chcstra.
 WBZ-SPRINGFIELD 5:00-Chats. 5:l5-Sctres. 5:17-G.ns of Melody. . 5:30-VOILe of the organ. 5:45-Asiicultural Markets. ! 5:jj-Na,iona Affairs. 6:00-T,nIe; weather. sports. 6:1J-Ttc Troubadours. 6:45-Topics in Brief. 7:00--Arnus n Andy. 7:l5-Vo@aI trio. 7:30-CGr1cdy songs and batter. c:15-SKetch. S:00-COrcert. S:lJ--SlI.Ring the Blues Away. 8.3O-Oi hcsira program. 3:00-Orchcstra. 2 30--R..I Folks. 10:0D-NoVclty orchestra. 10:30-Sketch. l1:0O--W" Weather; mperature. II: l5--Orchost
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-10

The I.andt Trio and White. nov city group, whose program "On the S.lj" is heard daily over an NBC-WJI network, have caused inconvenience to listeners by try. ing to pcrfor ma service, II has been revealed. On rainy mornings it has been their practice to make their train" skid on the raiis. Listeners have learned what this slipping effect means and the wary start forth from home prepared for bad weather. The idea works well in the New York area but mol so well in other towns where the sun may be shining.
 Arthur Allen has purchased new ear and 1t has capacity of seven passengers. The NEG cha"- act"r actor explains he wanted plenty of room for friends.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-10

Carveth Wells, NEG lecturer and dcbunker of wild game hunting says he's been called a liar in al- most every tongue. even the Ma layau. It's "bohong" in that lan- 9uagc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-10
HITS AND BITS
 ON THE RADIO

Andy Sannella, NBC's versatile guitarist and orchestra director, has added recording as Il sidcline He and his orchestra recently made q disk for Victor.
Milford chronicle., 1931-05-08
BLANCHARD'S STATION

Several of our folks attended the
play last Wednesday evening given
by the juniors of the Greenwood
High School.
Miss Gladys Dukes of Salem, N. j.,
is spending some time here with her
mother, Mrs. Oscar Needs and fam
lily.
Many folks in this vicinity motor
ed to Harrington last Friday to at
tend the Field Day exercises. Green
wood is quite proud of its girls and
boys throughout this community as
it has won the hOnOrs on Field Day
for eight years in succession.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton Layton and
family were dinner guests of the
formers brother, Clayton Layton
and family of near Vernon on Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. l.. Harmon had as
dinner guests on Sunday their ia
ther of Greenwood, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry English and family of near
Loves Cross Roads and Miss D0ro-
thy English of Philadelphia.
Miss Dorothy Rust and Miss Zelda
Russell were supper guests of Miss
Margaret Mcdowell and Floyd Nc
DOwell near SCOTS Store, was
guest of Robert Mcdowell on Sun
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Rust called on
the formers father Sunday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth West and
father, Harry Tull, called on Mr.. and
Mrs. e. L: Kratz and mother Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Wiley and
daughter of Greenwood, Mr.. and
Mrs. II. d. Rogers and daughter, Mr..
ana Mrs. Lawrence Taylor and
daughter called on Mr.. and Mrs.
Jack Rust Sunday evening.
Mrs. Carlton Layton is i'll with the
la grippe this week. .---
Milford chronicle., 1931-05-08
GREENWOOD

In the death of W:iDert H. Rad
cliffe, which occurred Wednesday,
April 20, at his home in Greenwood,
the community has lost one of its
best known and most beloved citi-
zens. Mr.. Radcliffe was a devOut
Christian, uniting himself with the
Methodist Protestant Church thirty
seven years ago. He had been con-
stantly identified with the many ac-
tiVities of that denomination. Being
many times elected delegate to the
different NJ. P. Conferences and al
ways attending whether as delegate,
or >layman, he had many staunch
friends among the clergymen who
will no doubt miss his cheerful
countenance and kindly apprecia-
tion Always the champion of the
weak and dOwntrOdden, many in the
Gays of his last illness, have given
fearful testimony to his help and
thOughtfulneSs in times of need. He
was of course a prOhibitionist and
worked hard and faithfully in cup
port of the cause. He was the son
of the late James H. and Mary A.
Radcliffe for many years well known
residents of Sussex county. His wife,
formerly Miss Nora Wright, of Sea-
ford, and two sisters, Mrs George
Cushman Stevens and Mrs. Clarence
Spear deeply mourn the loss of de-
voted husband and brother
The w. c. r.. U. will meet in the
M. f. Church on next Wednesday
evening, May 13. AS this will be the
last regular meeting until Septem-
ber we hope all members will be
present.
w. f. Stewart of Cleveland, Ohio,
and S. S. Stewart of Teaneck, N. j.,
returned to their homes on Sunday
after spending several days with
their mother, Mrs. w. II. Radcliffe.