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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-23
San Benito to Get
w. 7. Grant Store

SAN BENITO, Aug. PA w. T.
Grant & Co., store looms for San
Benito, Frank T. Phillips OF San
Benito having given an option 20
lease a building at the intersection
Of s. Sam Houston Blvd, with
Rowson st.
II. II. Stowe. representative OF the
department store company. was in
the Valley this week but had not
yet closed a deal for a location here.
There Is a Grant store in Browns
vile and ii Is thought that the chain
will be extended into a number Of
other Valley towns as well as San
Benito.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-23
ATTENDS CONVENTION
tBy Staff CorresponIentl

10Y oArll COIAcspuLlEuJ
SAN BENITO, Aug. 22-J. C..
Douglas Is on his way to El Paso 20
attend the state American Legion
convention Monday, Tuesday and
wednesday as delegate Of Sam Jack
son Post.
He was named delegate at this
weeks meeting OF the post.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-23
HOOVER SAYS
BUTLER MAY
QUIT SERVICE

WASHINGTON. Aug. %. LP-The
stormy figure OF Mai. Ben. Smedlcy
Darlington Butler Is soon TO pass
from the Marine Corps.
Pres. Hoover yesterday said he
would be willing to grant the fight
ing marines request for retirement
with the understanding his services
win be readily available in time Of
war.
80 Years Work.
This hard-hitting straight-shoot-
ing descendant of Quaker forebears
has not missed a chance to fight
in the 80 years since he entered the
service, in uniform o. out.
As a 'leatherneck" campaiyner
and leader, as an energetic civic
reformer setting out to "clean up
a great city, as the outspoken critic
OF foreign dignitaries-the pride Of
the devil dogs has known the publ
city spotlight more often than any
other marine.
Upon his retirement Oct. !, But
Ter plans TO tell some Of these peo-
rle who abuse corps where the
hell they get off,"
He recently has been engaged IN
controversies involving such widely
diversified personalities as Premier
Mussolini Of Italy. Alphonse Capone,
the gangster. and the Haitian minis
ter Of the United States.
Many Decorations.
Among his decorations are twa
medals OF honor, for gallantry In
Haiti and at Vera Cruz: distinguish
ed service medals OF both the army
and navy for his work as command
CT OF camp Pontanezen, Brest, during
the world war: a boxer rebellion
b-evet medal; two French and ons
Haitian decorations and 10 campaign
medals.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-23
FOSTER PINK
IS IMPORTANT
TRADE FRUIT

EDITORS NOTE: Foster Pinks
probably will be the most important
variety Of grapefruit for the fancy
trade, future Of the orange industry
in the Valley probably has been
unde-estimated and some way must
be found for extending the cNus
shipping season.
These are some Of the thoughts
brought out in the following inter-
view with DR.. Harrington who prob
ably has been identified with and
studied the Valley citrus industry
longer than any other scientifically
trained agTiculturist)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-23
Valleys First Commercial Orchard Was Begun Eighteen Years Ago

A banyan tree In India has been
known to shelter 1000 men. The
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-23
Careful Attention.

looking carefully to control of both
OF these pests and the orchards are
being fertiliZed In some instances
with commercial preparations sup
plemented by growing Of leg 1inous
crops.
Sesbania, a recent introduction,
probably is our best orchard renova-
tor for summer growing although
cowpeas are still commonly grown.
Legumes naturally furnish nitro
gen to the soil and commercial ferti-
lizer must be relied on for phosphate
and potash. OF these three essential
fertilizer ingredients the greatest
need appears to be for phosphates
although leguminous crops serve the
double purpose Of furnishing both
nitrogen and humus. 1t Is very i'm
portant to maintain humus in the
soil because in any arid climate,
especially with clean cultivation.
organic matter is raDidly burned out
through agency OF the sun and at
mosphere unless replenished. Humus
not only serves 10 conserve and store
moisture in the soil but preserves
the mechanical condition.
I do not believe in clean cultiva-
ton in an orchard. If no r%enovat-
ing crops are grown It is better to
let the orchard grow up in weeds
and grass temporarily and pillow
them under as required. II weeds
and grass are permitted 10 grow
too large they come In competition
with trees and are more difficult
TO turn under.
Irrigation Question
The question Of the amount OF
water required for citrus is still an
open one. There are orchards In
the Valley bearing perhaps an av-
eraee crop which have never been
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circumference Of its spread OF
branches Is 5000 feet.
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BY DIR. III. III. HARRINGTON

Bf DIX. II. TX.
MERCEDES, Aug. 22.-Rehabilita-
ton Of a rundown orchard near
here by DR.. Kalbleisch and his son,
Albert, near Mercedes ove- Is years
ago probably was the first convincing
proof that the Valley was a citrus
territory in a commercial way.
Citrus trees {. re to be found here
and there but they we're mostly IN
yards and IN small groups. When DR..
Kalbleisch and his SOL took an or
chard which had been neglected and
brought 1t into prolific bearing 1t was
demonstrated that the Valley could
grow grapefruit in a commercial Say
and planting Of trees in various
parts OF this section followed rapid
IL
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-21
Mountain Tops
Still BeckOn

That Chocolate mountain land
still is luscious bait to the unknoW-
ing and uninvestigating was dem
onstrated again recently when Mrs.
Gladys Smith, deputy county re-
corder, received a scrawled letter on
cheap notepaper from a town in the
central part of California asking
the proximity Of inland to BraWley,
and whether there are any oil der
ricks on alleged "oil lots" in the
Chocolate mountain section.
The writer Of the letter stated a
trade of home lots for lots in the
"oil district" had been effected, and
belatedly asked for information on
the location and value Of the land
against which warnings have been
issued time after time.
A legal description Of the land,
supposedly near "Nyland.' was
given, and the deputy recorder
asked to tell how far inland is from
Brawley. The writer apparently
was laboring under the delusion the
two towns are practically adjoining
one another, and that the lots in
question are on the outskirts Of
inland.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-21

they in turn recommend to the 1882
grand jury that they ask the state
legislature to enact a law permit
ting the drawing of half panel
grand juries every six months"
In conclusion, we wish to en-
phasize the following recommended
tions made by the grand jury this
year:
First: That a charter form of
government should be submitted to
the voters of Imperial county. I'm
mediate steps should be taken to
present to the voters of Imperial
county a charter form of govern
ment.
Second: That the incoming grand
Jury recommend to the state legis-
lature that necessary steps be taken
to make possible the drawing of half
panel grand iuries every six months
Third: That the city of Ell Gen.
tro should build its own iail.
Fourth: mat a resident physician
and a county staff of doctors be
placed in charge of the county
hospital.
Fifth: That the perpetual in
ventory be continued for the var
ious supervicorial districts.
Sixth: That there be a change
of auditors every year.
Respectfully submitted,
GRAND JURY OF IMPERIAL
COUNTY FOR YEAR l930-3l.
BY Elton B. Christian, Foreman.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-21
Home Punishment
For CelebratOr

Last night steve" was celebrat-
ing his thirtieth birthday, but he
had gained 20 years and was so
years old when he awoke in the
county jail this morning.
Because steve" has a family and
must get to work, officers released
him without filing any complaint
that he was drunk on a public
highway.
His head and the family reunion
this morning will be worse than any
Jail sentence" Undersheriff Rodney
Clarke opined.
steve" was all the name officers
learned after George Evans answer
ed a call on the CaleXico highway
last night to find the man lying
beside the road. Evans was of the
opinion a gust Of wind had blown
SteYe's underpinnings out, and he
could not get up. Last night he in
formed Evans he was celebrating
his thirtieth birthday.
This morning, however, he told
officers he is so years old, which,
in their opinion, just goes to show
how powerful this modern stuff is.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-21
COT ANY OLD
SHOES HIDING
AROUND HOUSE?

Some folks don't like the use OF
the word kids" in connection with
children, so for that reason it is
being used in this story. The kids
themselves prefer it tc children SO
the quotation marks will now be
dropped and kids used.
Yesterday 81 kids showed up at
the Salvation Army, seeking clothes.
Fortunately the Army folks were
able to fit them out with clothes.
but shoes proved to be something
else again.
Of the 81 kids only three could
be equipped with shoes which were
badly needed.
As you read this, just imagine
now you would feel getting out
these cold mornings to plant the
bare feet on a cold floor or colder
pavements and sidewalks.
Kids with cold feet in FL Centre!
And Thanksgiving only few days
away? How can any of us be
really thankful when we know. that
kids are going around our town in
their pare teet?
Well wager that there is hardly
a family on the west side Of the
tracks that could not dig up one or
more pairs of discarded shoes for
kids that could be Used to adyant-
age by the Army. Even if they are
somewhat worn, they can be put III
uSeable condition.
How about looking in the closet
right now, digging out the surplus
shoes that you will throw in the
ash barrel if you are not careful
and sending them to the Salvation
Army.
The Barefoot Boy" was nice poe
try but he went barefoot in the
summer. It is a miserable kid who
has to go barefoot in this weather
Who wants to see a kid miserable?
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-21

Pageant - Presbyterian church
! Sunday afternoon, November 22nd
I4.3O O'Clock. Come. 20t2
Perishable Shipments - Yester-
days pershable shipments included
y carloads of peas, one of aSpara-
gus and one Of mixed vegetables,
according TO a report submitted by
B. A. HarrIgan, agricultural coin
missioner.
DIR. A. B. Hanson, dentist, Davis
Bldg. Extraction specialist.
For Sale - Beautiful Navajo In
clan rugs. 1902 Olive. 7tlmo
Divorce Granted-Neida Neal this
week was awarded an interlocutory
decree Of divorce from Herbert j
Neal on grounds Of extreme cruelty,
and custody Of a minor child given
the mother. The court cordered the
father to contribute to the support
or the child. The divorce was
awarded on a cross-complaint filed
after Neal brought suit for annul-
ment of the marriage.
Madame Priser-French designer
and dress-maker, $50 Commercial
St. Phone 1854. Sltf
Pageant = Presbyterian church,
Sunday afternoon. November 22nd,
40 O'Clock. Come. 20t2
Juvenile Hearings - Judge A. c..
Finney today presided in juvenile
court over hearing Of evidence
against several youths charged with
various offenses One was sentenced
10 the Preston School of Industry
at lone for robbery.
Newkirk's Beauty Shop - For de-
pendable service. Phone 227. lift
Held In Jail-A. Yokato. Sc, jap
anese, is held in the Imperial coun-
ty Jail today under 500 bond on
a charge of failure to pay wages.
DR.. III. -Hooper-Dentist. X-Rav
service. 10 North 9Th st. 28tf
"Cash and Garry" at the Marsh
Dry Cleaners. Mems suits sl00,
trousers SOC. Dresses soc up. 3tf
Held For Marysville-Fred Vieira,
81. is held here today for Marys-
vile officers, who will return him
there to face trial on a charge Of
failure to provide for a minor child.
Dry Eucalyptus Wood $500 rick
delivered. 853 Adams. t,th,s-tf
Marriage License Issued-A mar
rage license was issued in the
county clerks office today to o.
L. Harris. %, and Mary T. Jordan,
20. OF Calipatria.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-21
Modern Solomon
Lands In Jail

Ell Centres Solomon, according to
his own story, is in the county Jail
today for investigation after being
arrested in a little shack across the
railroad tracks on North Fifth
street by city police last night.
He might. have been kidding Jail
er Eddie Nett, but Oden Merica,
65, told the officer he is the father
of 30 boys and ~ girls, and doesn't
know how many times he has been
married, nor where the majority of
his wives are now.
And don't want to know"
Merica informed all who cared to
listen.
just by way of a parting dig be-
fore he was hustled off to a cell,
the prisoner advanced the informa-
ton most of his sons are policemen
and deputy sheriffs.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-21
WOMEN TO OPEN
new CLUB ROOM
At GOLF COURSE

Members of the Barbara Worth
Country club are beginning to real
ize what an asset the new club
room built by the womens auXil-
larry is going TO prove. Tomorrow
the auxiliary is going to serve lunch
for the first time in the new quar-
tiers and, while furniture ana
Grapes are for the most part minus
quantities, everybody is looking
forward to a delightful day.
The big, hip rooted. raftered room
with its warm brown walls of
knotty pine and its huge fire place
built of desert stone ornamented
with petrified wood. obsidian and
quartz. is q homehke and inviting
place even in its present primitive
state. A handsome maple floor
gives promise of many a dancing
party TO augment the social actiy-
tiles of the club.
Yesterday two massive wrough:
iron chandeliers, crown shaped
and swung by log chains, were
installed. with their accompanying
bracket wall fixtures. These Won
derful additions to the club are the
work of S. E. Allen and R. A.
Chestnut.
The enlarged kitchen is gay with
fresh Jade green paint. its many
cupboards arranged to store ample
equipment for the popular Sunday
and holiday lunches that have fin
anced the building Of the club room.
With the new quarters so attractive
and inviting, the luncheon commit
tee is confident that these luncheons
will be even more important in the
club life OF the future than they
have been in the past
The outside of the club house
presents an attractive appearance.
R. A. Chestnut. architect OF the
building, has contrived to give the
club house the coy and informal
lines of a New England farm house.
It's gay red roof and fresh white
paint make an attractive color
harmony against the green of the
golf course. Yesterday the con-
crete terrace in front Of the club
was poured and one can readily
imagine how pleasant it will be
sitting here in the winter sunshine.
The garden committee has extensive
plans for making the terrace q dec
orative asset as we'll.
New Water System
A new water system is being in
stalled and a small concrete reser-
voir is in process of construction,
most Of the labor and materials for
this having been donated by the
men of the club.
The furnishings committee met
yesterday with the auxiliary board
to choose draperies and to consider
the matter of furnishings. The
draperies of monkscloth, gay with
wool embroidery in shades of orange.
yellow. brown and green. have been
ordered from a local firm.
Another e. Centre house has
made an attractive proposition on
furniture and it is likely that with
in a few weeks the essential pieces
will be installed in the club room.
Burnt reed Chesterfields. love seats
and pull-up chairs, upholstered in
bright colors are being considered
by the committee as the most dur
able as we'll as attractive items
with which to furnish the room.
Members are urged to turn out I
in full force tomorrow, no matter
what the weather, as there will be
plenty to do and talk about ana
see even if rain should be pouring
down. The lunch menu is said to !
be most appetizing in any case.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-21
Seek Father In
kidnapping Case

A mothers story that her divorced
husband last Thursday noon kid
naped their baby boy, supposedly
heading for Terre Haute. Indiana,
today sent deputy sheriffs on a
search for Claude Kirtin, the faith
err
Mrs. Kirtin, who lives IL the
Weist district, yesterday afternoon
told Judge H. 3. Griffin Of BraWley
OF the asserted kidnapping. Judge
Griffin in turn reported the mat
ter to the sheriff's office, where ev-
cry effort was made TO locate the
father and baby.
Kirtin came to her house at noon
Thursday, asking to be allowed to
see the baby, Mrs. Kirtin said. She
granted his request, and he took
the child to his car, driving away
before he could be stopped. Moth
ing has been heard of either father
or baby since.
Mrs. Kirtin said her former hus-
band lives in TerTe Haute, and is
probably going there with the
child.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-21
(0UNlYYB1RlEFS

Goes 10 Scout Meeting - R. P.
Moore. representative of the I'M
perial-Yu Council of the Boy
Scouts OF America on the regional
committee. left this morning for
Los Angeles TO attend a regional
committee meeting and present q
detailed report on the activities Of
the local council
Wonda Blesy Dance Studio -
Ballet, tap, acrobatic, ballroom, for
grown-ups ana children. 723 Orange
Phone 1888. 12tf
rely on Marsn's" fo- fast serv-
ice. One hour for q cleaning job if
it's an emergency. Nc extra charge.
3tf
Sentenced To Jail - Judge Il. B
Griffin Of Brawley yesterday after
noon sentenced {. Perez, 81. TO 90
days IN the county jail for beating
his wife.
Wood for stove, fireplace or fur
mace. Tier, $500; cord. $500. Call
No. l, Pioneer Truck and Transfer
Co. 14tf
Automobile StoIen--A Ford coupe.
license IV7364, owned by TED
Thompson, was stolen in Imperial
last night. according to a report
to the sheriff's office.
DR.. Arnold = Registered chiropo-
dist and foot specialist, at Hotel
Balboa. Phone $40 for appointment.
16tf
Hearing Continued A prelini-
nary hearing OF evidence against
Jack KershaW, charged with issuing
an insufficient check. was continued
one week by Judge R. D. Jones OF
Heber yesterday afternoon.
Hotel California Coffee Shop =
Our new addition is now open-50c
and 75c meals all day. Breakfast,
l5c I'D. Open all night. 14tf
Suit Filed = Asking $500 for
grapefruit asserted to have been I'M
lawfully taken by the defendants,
Maggie Brothers, Inc. yesterday
afternoon filed suit against Arthur
v. Jester, Frank Teggart and Frank
George Lewis as owners Of the
Desert Grapefruit company.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-21
DETROIT HAS CURB MAIL BOX

DETROIT, Mich. U.Pl-A postal
curb service" has been installed
here by Postmaster Charles C..
Kellogg. To relieve crowded condi-
tons in a temporary postoffice.
Kellogg had two combination parcel
and letter boxes placed in front OF
the building. Motorists now can DO
their mailing without getting out
Of their automobiles.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-21
Mother Takes Life
Before Children

LOS ANGELES, Nov. q. up
While two Of her three children
watched her through a window. too
frightened to interfere, Mrs. W. L.
Vinson, SO, loaded a shotgun and
killed herself today, police report
ed.
The children. Clemence Camirand
Is, and Maurice, Ia, said their
mother had been undergoing treat
ment as a mental case for some
time.
A note left by the woman said:
Il can't divorce. There is no way
out"
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-21
NAMES UNDER POLE

DETROIT, Mich. U.P)-A copper
box. containing the names Of all
children enrolled in four Detroit
schools, was placed under the
center stone Of a memorial flagstaff
TO Samuel Francis Smith, author of
America" on Belle Isle. Detroit.
Funds for the memorial were raised
BY the SCHOOL children.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-21
$50 FOR 1913 NICKEL

LOS ANGELES. UP, - There's
$50 awaiting the obseryant person
who detects a 1913 Liberty five-cent
piece. says r. A. Wilson, local
numismatist and philatelist. And
for finding a 1923 Lincoln head
penny anybody may collect SIPS.
These prices are those quoted for
coins by local collectors.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-21
CAT WALKS 22S MILES HOME

RIDGEVILLE, Ind. U.P)-Mr. and
Mrs. David H. Meehan. Dearborn,
Mich, brought their cat with them
when they visited here last sum-
mer. When they departed, they
forgot the cat. A few days ago the
cot arrived at Dearborn. 228 miles
ava. according to word received
h. relatives.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-21
Change Made In
Navy Commands

WASHINGTON, Nov. 81. U.P)-
Three changes in the navy high
command were announced today by
Secretary Adams. Rear Admiral
William H Standby, now COM
mander of the destroyer division of
the battle force off the Pacific coast,
will become commander Of cruisers
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-21
LONG TIME SWEETHEART SUES

LOWELL, Mass. U.Pl = For Is
years George Conley, farmer. courted
Margaret Riley. seamstress. Finally
Conley, now 50, confided that he
didn't have money enough to wed.
His long time sweetheart. irked.
sued for breach of promise. Testi-
mony showed Conley had $1,000 in
the bank, a $4,000 house and other
property The jury decided he
should pay Miss Riley $3310.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-21

in the Atlantic effective December
81. Standby succeeds Vice-Admiral
George r. MARVEL, who has been
granted sick leave.
Admiral Standby will be sue
ceeded on the Pacific coast about
December 16 by Rear Admiral Will
liam d. Leahy, present commander
of scouting destroyers.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-21
@Nar:'leD

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 81. UP
Following are today's market quo
tations:
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-21

The grand jury from time to
time, has considered evidence on
criminal charges as brought to it
by the district attorney. The find
ings in each Of these cases when
completed has been filed with the
court and a record of same may be
found with the clerk of the court.
Auditors Report
An analysis of the reports fur
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-21

rely on Marsn's" fo- fast serv-
ice. One hour for q cleaning job if
it's an emergency. Nc extra charge.
3tf
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-21

Sentenced To Jail - Judge Il. B.
Griffin Of Brawley yesterday after
noon sentenced {. Perez, 81. to 80
days IN the county jail for beating
his wife.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-21

Wooda Blesy Dance Studio -
Ballet, tap, acrobatic, ballroom, for
grown-ups ana children. 723 Orange
Phone 1888. 12tf
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-17
Run Runner Killed
By Border Officers

LAREDO, FEB. i7-P-One man
waS killed. another critically wound
ca. and a third captured in a run
ming gun fight with officers last
night. near the Neville Hirnant
ranch III Jim Hogg county.
Gregorio Ramos was killed when
Chief Deputy Sheriff James Bar
field and Mounted Customs In
Spector Tim Oden opened fire on
occupants or an automobile refus-
ing TO halt on the Roma highway.
The other two men were placed i'm
jail AZ Hebbronville. where federal
and state charges we're 70 be filed.
Officers said they found $50 hE-
ties OF mixed liquors in the auto
mobile. The fight was waged over
q mile and a half stretch or the
road.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-17
PLANT
READY TO WORK
Machinery Is Now Being
Installed For
Concern

HARLINGEN. Feb. IT. An
other factory Is Just about ready
10 begin operations in Harrington.
The Western Metal Manufacture
ing Company has established a
plant a. so North Third ST. Just
across the Southern Pacific tracks
from the neW water filtration plant
for the manufacture uf inEot iron
c~ulvertS. irrigation pipes. drainage
pipes and irrigation gates.
Machinery n now being installed
Inn n building mo this location for
mcrlv used a. n warehouse. K. IT..
CARLY, plant superintendent. was
not certain Just when operations
would begin but expressed the hope
that m would be soon.
The company will use Armco
products from the American Roll
ing Mills company. according ~ VI.
wv. Stuart. sales engineer. who has
been selling Inn the Valley for sew
cral years. The company also has
offices In San Antonio. Houston
and I'll Paso.