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Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28
'FAVORITE SONS FILL PATH
OF ROOSEVELT TO NOMINATION

Texas and North Carolina are listed
in the favorite son category, but
they contain latent Roosevelt
prospects.
In the doubtful column, Roose-
velt is agreed to have a good
chance to get Colorado, Iowa,
Kansas, Pennsylvania, New Mex
ico and Indiana.
With all this incipient strength
Roosevelt could climb well above
a simple majority. but two-thirds
is required for nomination. His
ability to get two-thirds is still
left problematical by the poll
Favorite sons are conceded pros
poets which give them 35 votes
more than enough to stop Roose-
welt. However, this is a numerical
fact which does not take into con-
sideration the psychological ad-
vantage which would accrue to
Roosevelt if his maximum delegate
strength is realized, in doubtful
states or the individual fact that
he has secondary strength among
the favorite sons.
Massachusetts and Rhode Island
were given to Governor Alfred E..
Smith on a fayorite son basis be-
cause that is the only way their
attitude could be expressed at the
present. Massachusetts may be
pledged to Governor Ely but at
heart it is Smith territory
Considerable additional Smith
strength exists. In New Jersey,
Wisconsin, New Hampshire, Con-
necticut, some sections of Pennsyl-
yania, Illinois, California, Wash
ington and New York there is
strong Smith support If he is
definitely eliminated as a candidate
most of this sentiment probably
will find expression in some other
camp than Roosevelts.
The secondary strength of Gov
ernor "Alfafa Bill'' Murray outside
his home state, Oklahoma, was sur
prising. In Kansas, Iowa and Colo
RADIO a substantial measure of farm
support for him was found.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28
Churches
Schools
BIRTHDAY PARTY =.
GIVEN FRIEND AT
WILLIAMS HONE

Miss Gladys Williams was de-
iightfully surprised Saturday night
when a party of friends gathered
at her home on Vine street in cele-
bration of her birthday anniversary.
Hostesses upon this occasion were
Mrs. G. w Williams, Mrs. H. F,
Mateska and Mrs. V. E Butter
worth.
Various amusing games were
played during the evening after
which a large birthday cake and
other refreshments were served by
the three hostesses. The guest of
honor received many lovely gifts
from her friends
Those present were the Misses
Margaret Plemons, Margaret Zinn,
Mary Bennett, Ethel Price, Mona
Metcalf. Florence Metcalf, Gwen
Williams, and the honoree; the
Messrs. Lee Zinn. Joe Hurst, Floyd
Williams. Walter Williams. Art Par
ris. Leslie Bennett, Y. E. Butter
worth. H. F. Mateska and G.. w. Will
liams and the three hostesses.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28
BY PAUL z. NALLON
1ited Press Staff Correspondent

Copyright. 1881, by United Press
WASHINGTON, Dec. %. U.R)-
A gradual and generally unsus-
pected growth of favorite son senti-
ment has lodged a major obstacle
in the Democratic presidential
path of Governor Franklin D.
Roosevelt.
Fourteen states have in prospect
the selection of 402 delegates
pledged for fayorite sons, it was
disclosed today in poll of poll
tical expert opinion conduced by
The United Press.
The poll totals showed:
Roosevelt. 402.
Fayorite sons, 4O2.
Doubtful. 296.
Necessary for nomination, 734.
The figures are based upon
present day prospects for selection
of convention delegates. Conf
Dental opinions of various state
representatives now in Washington
were relied upon in the main.
Congressman contributed most of
the private information upon which
the ALLEGATIONS were made.
While the survey is not con-
elusive evidence of how state dele
cations will be assigned in June,
it does represent possibly the best
available judgment at this time.
Among the striking conclusions
were:
Roosevelt has the northwest and
part of the south well lined up, but
only three states now in prospect
east of the Mississippi river and
north of the Mason Dixon line
New York, Connecticut and
Michigan.
In favorite son states and some
doubtful states he has gained sec
ondary strength which will ma
terially increase his total after the
first skirmishing ballots are cast
in the convention. For instance,
Virginia, Tennessee, Louisiana
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28
Distress Signal
Given By Vessel


NEW YORK, Dec. %. U.P)-The
letters sos in a radio message
from the Mexican freighter Su-
perior last night aroused doubts
today concerning the fate of that
filibustering ship possibly in dis
tress $50 miles off the western
coast of Costa Rica.
The signal was picked up by the
United States naval radio station
at Colon, Panama, at 9:58 p. m
Eastern Standard Time). The
Colon station relayed the message
to the New York police radio
station.
The Superior was used by the
last filibustering expedition which
attempted to overthrow the Vene-
zuelan government several weeks
ago. It sailed from Vera Cruz with
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28
HONORS COUSIN AT
EVENING PARTY

Honoring Miss Gertrude Scott, a
cousin who IS spending the holi-
days here from Phoenix, Arizona,
Mrs. Guy Scott entertained at
bridge at her home Saturday night.
The house was beautifully dec
Grated with Christmas colors and
Christmas flowers.
High score at bridge went to
Mrs. Russell Kliegel, low score to
Mrs. Willis Carey while Miss Scott
received a lovely guest prize.
AT the conclusion OF the bridge
game, a light dinner was served the
assembled company.
Those present were: Mesdames
Ed Milner, Bert Fawcett, w. J. Nc
Clelland, Elger Low, Dunbar Carey,
Walter Troutman, Kliegel, Willis
Carey, Miss Scott, the guest Of hon
or and the hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28
Insurance Policy
Payment Sought

Maude Antholz, as administra-
trix of the estate of Herman
Antholz and as the sole surviving
partner OF the firm of H. Antholz
& Co.. today filed suit in superior
court against the Aetna Life Insur-
ance company and the First Ma
tional bank. of CaleXico, asking
$4,000 alleged due on a life in
surance policy.
Antholz died October II. 1881
and the insurance company has
refused to pay the policy because
the bank claims some interest in
it, according to the complaint
Mrs. Antholz said in her complaint
the bank has no right to any pro-
ceeds from the policy, and asked
that the entire amount be paid tC
her. NJ. c. Atchinson is her at
torney.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28
AUXILIARY UNIT
MEMBERS ARE TO
MEET TONIGHT

Members of the Boyce Aten
American Legion auxiliary unit are
reminded of the sewing bee at
Veterans Memorial hall tonight,
the bee to take place prior to a
brief business session and a social
hour.
Each member is asked to bring
yard of daisy cloth and a spool
of thread for making hot water
bottle covers to be used by dis
abled veterans in hospitals.
During the business session the
constitution and bylaws will be
re-read and voted upon by those
present. Refreshments will be
served at the close of the evening
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28
WEEKEND GUESTS
AT SAN COX HOME

Weekend guests at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Cox were Mrs. c.
D. Moore and son Billy, of Calipatria;
Mrs. E. E. Ekstrom of San Diego
RAYMOND Osbun of RedlandS and
Harold Wise OF Ontario.
For Christmas dinner Mr.. and
Mrs. Cox and two daughters Bar
bara and Peggy, entertained in ad-
dition to their house guests, Mr.
and Mrs. A. R. Underwood and two
daughters, Janet and Buick, Mr.. and
Mrs. Neal Norris and two sons, Bob
by and Clark, Milton Zinn and
Mack Spence and son, Bert Ray.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28

about so Venezuela rs aboard. At
sea they overpowere the crew and
commandeered the vessel. The eX-
pedition landed on the coast of
Venezuela and was captured by
federal troops.
The Superior is a 1000-ton twin
screw freighter flying the Mexican
flag. It's port OF registry is Vera
Cruz. Lloyds registry lists the
Gulf Navigation company OF Mex
leo as its owner.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere
appreciation and thanks for the
many deeds OF kindness and lovely
flowers given, during the illness
and death of our darling baby. Mil
dred Irene Seibert.
Signed
Mr. and Mrs. j. W. Seibert
and Family.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28
DE ANA HOTEL IS
SCENE OF PARTY

Miss Katherine Louise Huston
entertained number of the young
er set at the Saturday night dinner
dance at the De ANA hotel in CAL
exico.
Her guests were: the Misses Jean
and Marjorie Meyer, Josephine
Graham. Sue and Evelyn Pope; the
Messrs. Gerald Baldwin of San Di-
ego, Buddy Forester of Los An
eeles, Fred Heald, Don Freeman.
Fred Mastick, and Lee Willoughhy,
all Of El Centro.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28
DICTIONARY BLAMED

MARTINEZ, Cal. U.P)-Because
q Juror asSertedly consulted a die
tionary instead of the court for a
definition OF gross negligence while
celebrating on a $l0500 damage
suit, attorneys for Mrs Anna Bak-
er, defendant, are seeking a retrial
of the case.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28

Clovis, Fresno county, this season
shipped 488 cars of perishable fruits.
Roads to and through the Yose-
mite valley will be kept open this
winter.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28
Canal Financing
Meet Wednesday

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. %. U.Il-
The California district securities
commission announced today that
it would meet in Los Angees
Wednesday to resume discussion of
financing of the proposed Imperial
Valley canal project. Harman
Bonte, secretary of the commission,
said the body's decision probably
would be announced there after
the session.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28

Dixon, Solano County, is ship
ping the crop from 500 acres of
lettuce, the crops being heavy, 1000
crates to the acre.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28

supervisors TO-DAY. Their terms arc
for two years each.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28
resources of Bank of America, N T. & S. A.
and Bank of America Estate bank not only
cover their deposits dollar for dollar, but
leave more than 10 million dollars additional

This fund consists of invested capital which has been wisely conserved
and surplus which has been built and steadily increased by careful
management factor of added safety which has permitted these
banks their normal during abnormal times
and strengthen their organizations conditions everyone
Certainly the experience of the past three years proves that the nd
vdua and business best equipped problems
those who have built surplus, we have DONE
Within the twelve months both Banks of America will have
made substantial additions their surplus funds Because
planning urge plansteady increase strength
and usefulness by careful management.
a.a#
On The basis of this conservative banking policy
we solicit yow banking buiues5-VbetberH be large 0aH
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28
NAILY y E w 6
" IN TABLOIDS y

LOS ANGELES. Dec. %. UP) -
The body of a man washed up by
the ocean near Ocean Park several
davs ago. is not that of j. K. Front,
missing Hollywood financier and eX-
convict, deputy sheriffs decided to
day.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28

LOS ANGELES. Dec. %. (UR) -
Superior Judge Charles w Fricke,
who has been sitting as justice pro
tenn of division two of the Second
District Court of Appeal, was reap
pointed for a three-month term to-
day by the state judicial council. His
new assignment will begin Janu-
airy l.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28

LOS ANGELES, Dec. %. U.P9 -
Mrs. c. F. Gray, Los Angeles, and
j. NJ. Paige, Pomona. were reap
pointed to the county regional plan
ming commission by the board Of
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28
BEWARE THE COUGH OR
COLD THAT HANGS ON

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of throat troubles. Creomulsion contains,
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Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28

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blood, attacks the seat of the trouble
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Creomulsion is guaranteed satisfac-
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The Washington times., 1931-07-07
INTERCTTY PLAY-OFF ARRANGED FOR TINES JUNIOR

wheels were on a slight embank-
ment and it wouldn't be neces-
Sary for me to drop into that
ditch to cross onto the road and
take the lead from Jess.
The race must have lasted for
more than three quarters of a
mile. At last, l was almost a
cars length in front Of Jess. Then
1 began to move over, inch by
inch, toward the center of the
road. Jess Willard then had to
make his choice. He could keep
coming on straight at me-and
pile up both of our cars-or he
could push over from the middle
of the road, let me in and con-
cede that I had beaten him. Jess
elected to do the latter. l swung
into the middle of the road
and was out in front of Jess.
slowed down bit-and
forced Jess to do the same thing.
Then I turned around and
grinned at Jess. There was an
expression on his face that made
me feel wasn't going to have
much trouble on July 4.
And l didn't.
The Washington times., 1931-07-07
.ickups and
PutoutS
BY GEORGE A. SIMPSON


Sergt. Mike Donaldson says
the greatest characters in sports
were Honest" John Kelly, Billy
COnsidine and George Frenchie
=. the first two have passed
from this world. Walter Pal
mer goes about town minus his
tOnSils. j. Leighton Count"
Cornwell, with his lawyers
shingle, is getting ready to de-
part for his summer mansion
at ROmney, w. Va. .Freder-
icksburg, Va, leading baseball
team plays as the ElkS during
the week and as the Blue SOx
on Sundays, wearing the same
uniforms. Lefty McIntire was
used as a pinch-hitter in game
At Front Royal, Va, last GEEK
:. and popped to the fiHt-
sacker. Jerry Carroll, former
Georgetown University foot
baller, is now an insurance sales
man. Gordon King has grown
a crop Of flaxen hair. Peggy
O'Neill, who played in the
QuanticO Marines backfield last
wear, starred in>the Outfield for
the Devil Dogs baseball team
.thirty-six candidates reported
for Prex wilson's American Le-
gion nine over in Alexandria.
The Washington times., 1931-07-07
BOOT PRODUCES
DOUBLE PLAY

A freak double play in which
a boot" by the shortstop fig.
urged helpfully in the twin kill
ing, was one of the features of
a ball game in Ottawa, ILL.,, re-
Gently in which the Broken
Arches defeated the Glass Stomp
ers, 18 to II, in five innings.
West, shortstop Of the Stomp
ers, started his clowning in the
second inning with the bases full
and one out. A hot one came
him and he jumped on it with
both feet. The ball, however, hit
one foot and careened over to the
third baseman, who stepped on
the bag and threw to the plate
in time to nab the player trying
to score, completing double
play.
The Broken Arches scored IL
runs In the third inning to
swell their total and the teams
The Washington times., 1931-07-07
/ MEXICAN ASSOCIATION

Dallas. II; wichita, ,.
Beaumont. Z; San Antonio, ;.
Houston, :; Galveston. q.
Fort Worth Z. ShreVeOort
The Washington times., 1931-07-07

mates, setting the Robins on
their heels, 3 to 3. Elliott gave
his old pals only six hits and
hOmers by Buzz Arlett and Lee
helped him on the offensive.
It was ElliOtt'S eleventh triumph
this season and his fourth over
Brooklyn.
Hudlin allowed Detroit nine
hits but Hogsett and Herring
were good for IA blasts and seven
bases on balls as Cleveland
the Tigers, l3 to 4.
Absence of Manager DOME
Bush, banished for three days
for a word battle with Umpire
Moriarty, inspired the White Sox
and they checked the climbing
st. Louis Browns, to 8. Frazier
famed nine Brownies and gave
only five hits.
The Washington times., 1931-07-07
STRONG FINISH.
W|NSFOR CARDS

The st. Louis Cardinals showed
some of the fighting spirit that
got them that way, when they
staged a garrison finish to over
come the collapsible Chicago Cubs
in the ninth and win, s to S. The
victory gave St. Louis a tour-game
lead over the New York Giants.
When the final inning opened,
Adams. the infielder the Cubs got
rid of for no good reason, coaxed
a walk off Bob Smith, who man.
aged to dispose of the next two
batters. Two men out, then, and
the Bruins had the old bAll game
won, S to 4. But Collins, Cardinal
first baseman, doubled to center,
scoring Adams, and Roettger set
tied the thing by Smacking an
other double to left, scoring Col
Inns.
Jumbo Jim Elliott, a Brooklyn
caSt-Off pitcher, with Philadel-
phia, humbIed his former team
The Washington times., 1931-07-07
QUunticO Marines
Beat En0ineerS

With Couch pitching effective,
ly in the pinches. the Quantico
Marines defeated the Fort Hum.
phries Engineers at Quantico yes
terday, by the score of 81. The
Marines made their hits count
in the second and seventh
frames, scoring four runs in the
latter. Bumgardner, twirling for
the Engineers, was not up to his
usual mark.
The Washington times., 1931-07-07
Argentine POIOists
Take Practice Game

CHICAGO, July Z. 0N.SD
Their 25-day voyage from the
pampss seemingly not affecting
their polo in any respect, the
Santa Paula team today had
scored an 1872 victory over On
wentSia in a practice game for
the series with Old Aiken start
ing Saturday.
Alfredo Harrington scored ten
goals himself and the veteran
Capt. Manuel Andrada made
many tremendously long shots.
The Washington times., 1931-07-07
SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE

(No games scheduled yesterday)
IFinal atandinSS. first haiti
The Washington times., 1931-07-07

went into the fifth with the
score deadlOcked at II all.
Here the villain of the plot
entered in the person of Roy
Jones, of the Broken Arches, who
took up the coaching duties at
third with his team at bat and
two men out in the last half of
the final inning.
Pitcher Allen had taken his
position when Jones demanded
to see the ball. Allen tossed it
to him and hit a batboy as Jones
stepped aside and the winning
run crossed the plate.
Twenty-four errors added to
the enjoyment of the contest.
The Washington times., 1931-07-07
Fred Morrison Wins
North Shore Title

CHICAGO, July FIRED Nor
rison, Los Angeles pro, was cham
pion of the North Shore today,
having made 36 holes in 141,
three under par. Sonny Rouse
took second place. from Jock
Hutchison in a playoff. AL Es-
pinosa, defending titlist, tied for
third in even par figures.
The Washington times., 1931-07-07

- The officials decreed that no
player can play on a Midget
team who was II before June
!, 1891, on an Insect team
who was Is before June l, 1881,
and on a Peewee team who was
Is before June l.
The Washington times., 1931-07-07

The Washington Times and the
Baltimore News will sponsor the
series, and will arrange tor suit
able trophies for the winners,
Transportation and other essen
tialS.
The Washington times., 1931-07-07
GIANT
To LET HIM .
SPEED BY
Rx JACK DEMPSEY

The record books state that l
took the championship from Jess
Willard on July 4, 1919, but ! al
ways have felt that I whipped
him about week earlier-with
an automobile and not with box
ing gloves.
When Jess agreed to mix it
with me, he didn't have any con-
crete idea that I was going to
prove really tough. He had such
a tremendous physical edge on
me that he felt confidence in
himself. It was the boast then
among Wizards admirers that
Jess never had been knocked
down even by the giants he had
fought and that made them all
feel that a 187-pounder wasn't
going to mess up Jess very much.
To add to the feeling that I
was wholly outclassed. certain
people in Toledo actually went to
court and asked that the fight be
called off because many had an
idea that would be brutally
beaten-if not killed.
They had in the back of their
heads remembrance of a battle
in which Jess had participated
some years earlier during which
he hit Bull" Young with an up
percut and knocked him out.
Young died a short time later
but Jess was exOnerated of any
blame for his death when it
was found that Young had
some ailment of his head be-
fore he went into the ring.
Still Toledoans couldn't get
over worrying about me and such
fears made the Willard camp all
the more certain that I was a
sure loser.
A week before the fight I had
driven to town in my car. Return
ing :" camp-I was in a hurry
I gave the horn to a car in front
of me which was holding to the
middle of the road. The man at
the |heel looked back-and that
man was Jess Willard. He took
one life-sized look, identified me
and drove on-still in he middle
of the road.
I gave him several long horns
but all that Jess did was to
speed it up and stay in the mid
die. Right then l sensed that
here was the test; here was a
situation where I either had to
break the courage of Jess Will
lard or have him drive to his
destination, keeping me in place
as the "runner-up."
So I stepped on the gas and
went roaring after Willard. honk-
ing as I went. His was a fast
car. When he heard me at his
rear tenders he opened up and
both of US were tearing along
at about IS over a road that
was bumpy and rutty.
Shot Car to so
Being convinced that Jess
wouldn't crowd over and let me
pass, 1 determined t, pass him
regardless. notched that car
at better than so and swung out
to pass Willard. On the left was
bit of a ditch and l actually
had to straddle it to get room
for my run.
Willard drove to the limit
never edged Over-I drove as
fast as could push my car
over the rather perilOuS road
way was travelling.
Foot by foot I gained on Jess.
Fortunately for me, just as my
car was nose and nose with that
The Washington times., 1931-07-07
AGED INFIELDERS

The oldest regular infielders
now in the major leagues are:
Maranville, SO; Judge, 81; Shee-
ley, 36. and Hornsby, 35.
The Washington times., 1931-07-07

willard drove to the limit
never edged Over-I drove as
fast as l could push my car
over the rather perilOuS road
way i was travelling.
Foot by foot I gained on Jess,
Fortunately for me, just as my
car was nose and nose with that
of Jess. the ditch ended. My left
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-08
Laval Visit to United States
Expected to Aid All Nations

anxious to iron out Frsnco-American
Misunderstanding 1t would be hard to
think Of any objective more important
to the wcrld just now than that
IF this country wants French sup
port in whstever is being attempted, or
may in the future be attempted. to
solve the worlds problems" declares
the Phile delphia Evening Bulletin,
France equally desires an understand
ing with the United States. 1t would
like American approval for its policies:
it prcb, bly, wculd be willing to pay a
substantial Price for it, The present
visit to Berlin, the first ever ma de by a
premier of the French Republic, may
accomplish. much in the way Of a pre-
lirninary understanding with Germany
toward making the American visit
fruitful"
The visit might be from several
viewpoints Of singular significance" says
the Erie Dispatch-H Herald, observing
that France has many friends in
America" and that she lis finding her
self increasingly isolated in Europe"
The Asbury Park Press sees evidence
that France fully appreciates the pos
sibilities for making history offered BY
these conversations. The Lexington
Leader concludes: Great good should
ccme from such personal contacts and
from a frank and full discussion OF
problems which are complicated by diff
ferences of opinion and by very natural
misunderstanding which are due to the
various angles from which they are
studied in different countries"