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Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-02
Begin Excavating
For Club House
On Golf Course

EXcaYating was under way today
on the new club room to be built
by the women of the Barbara Worth
Coli club, adjoining the old caddie
house on the north.
This commodious so by % foot
club room will be a distinct addi-
tion to the life of the club as it
will be large enough to accommo-
date the weekend luncheon crowd
and will afford ample room for
such social functions as the club
may now hope to sponsor.
Construction will be rustic IN
character with a picturesque stain
finish on the interior. 1t is esti-
mated that it will be finished by
the first Of November Important
alterations 10 the kitchen will make
the serving of Sunday and holiday
lunches much easier. The money
for the addition has been raised
chiefly by the women of the club,
vino have been serving these lunches
for the past year.
Card parties and other activities
have also augmented the building
fund and the women plan to con-
tinue this policy throughout the
coming season.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-02
G4NDHT'S DENIAL

THOMAS CARLYLE would have been
interested in Gandhfs recent denial
that he has any intention of setting him.
self up as the unofficial ruler of India.
Carlyle, following his famous formu-
Ia, would have remarked dryly that
Gandhi Is the unofficial ruler of India
whether he wants to be or not He is by
all odds the greatest man in the nation
and according 10 Carlyle. the greatest
man in the nation always runs things, no
matter who has the outward trappings
Of authority.
All of which serves once more to call
attention to the strange position that
Gandhi occupies in the modern world.
It isn't merely that this wizened, pow
erty-stricken little man can defy the
majesty of the great British Empire. IN
itself that would be remarkable enough.
but it would not necessarily make the
man a sign and portent to make flip
pant generation stop and take thought.
Beyond that lies the fact that Gandhi
is living denial of nearly all of the
things that this generation-in America
as we'll as in England-prizes most high
ly.
In a world that worships wealth he
clings to poverty In a world that bows
to brute force he personifies the tremend-
Gus, terrifying power of the helpless. In
a world that lives by machinery he sticks
to the simplicities of handicraft era.
In world grown cautious and skeptical
he exults in a deep mysticism.
And as q result-not in spite Of these
differences-he is, in truth, the unofficial
ruler of India today, and the British en-
pire parleys with him to learn whether
it can keep India within the fold.
There is something exceedingly signifi-
cant in this mans career. He puts our
ideals in reverse-and proves stronger
than we are VIII he, before he gets
through. make some of Us suspect un-
easily that our ideals are somewhat IN
need of revision?
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-02
INTEREST GROWS
IN OPENING FOR
FALL SHOPPING.

Exceptionally fine cooperation of
the merchants of Ell Centre has
assured the success of the annual
Ell Centro fall opening, according
to Robert Hays, manager of the FL
Centro chamber which organi2a-
tion is sponsoring the fall opening
celebration to be held on Friday
night, October 8 and Saturday.
october 10.
Much enthusiasm shown in the
matter of the industrial parade. ac-
cording to Hays and not only the
large industries and wholesale and
retail stores. but all smaller shops
and business houses which use a
business car, will enter this parade
with cars decorated with a banner
announcing the name of the firm
OF company which is represented
The number of service cars used in
El Centro to service the needs of
this community will amaze the
general public, stated Hays, and the
parade is to be one of the largest
ever held in El Centro.
Banners and streamers to use in
connection with the fall opening
decorations will be distributed to all
shrdlu shrdlu hmhmhm hm hmmm
merchants on Monday and during
all OF next week the city will
present 4 gala appearance in cele-
bration CT the beginning of the fall
season.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-02
WOULD SHIFT
DAMAGE SUIT
TOU S. COURT

Alleging that the amount in con-
troversy, S20,250. is in excess of the
minimum juriSdictional amount of
district court of the United States,
General Motors Acceptance corpo-
ration yesterday filed q petition Tor
a removal to federal court OF the
Marie WEIGH damage suit recently
filed in superior court here against
the corporation.
The corporation and A c. Al
bright were made defendants in q
damage suit filed by Marie Welch
in which she accused Albright. agent
OF the corporation, of injuring her
when attempting to eject her from
her own automobile which had
parked in a city street.
Hearing on the petition is sched-
uled to take place October D.
In the petition. the corporation
set forth that while the action is
Of civil nature the demand is for
damages. The defendant posted
bond conditions to the effect chat
it would be forfeited if the case was
not entered in district court Of the
United States within 80 days.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-02

said to have written himself, are
among the best heard in talking
pictures SO far.
The genuine circus used in Side
Show" delighted youngsters in the
audience. The circus atmosphere
prevails throughout the picture and
is one of its most entertaining fea-
lures.
Miss Lightner has her moments
of seriousness which she carries
very well. 1t is difficult, however,
to realize the romping actress i'll
any mood other than one OF the
widest comedy.
''Side Show is a good show and
one which is enjoyed by all mem
bers OF the family.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-02
DARING BANK ROBBERY SOLVED WITH
ARREST OF ASSERTED GANG LEADERS

hang out a sheet on the clothes line
when the coast was clear"
Raiding officers hung out the
sheet themselves 'ast night and ar
rested Perkins as he drove into the
yard.
Cant was found in q Lamanda
Park auto camp. He had accom-
anied Perkins to Illinois. but re-
turned here several weeks ago In
his possession police said they
found more than $4,000.
Sixteen thousand dollars was
found buried in the Los Angeles
river bed near Downey
Nine employees Of the bank who
were locked up by two men as they
reported for work four weeks ago.
were to be asked to identify the
bandit suspects today
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-02
Side Show Again
On Fox Imperial
Screen TOnight t

Circus day came again last night
when Side Show" was shown at
Fox Imperial theatre to a large and
appreciative audience. The clever
comedy will be shown again to-
night and should not be missed by
man, woman or child.
Winnie Lightner and Charles But
terWorth are an excellent comedy
team who carry the production
through TO satisfactory finish.
The versatility of the feminine lead
in assuming the appearance of cir
Gus freaks is nothing short Of
marvellous.
Butterworth is a whole show in
himself and his lines, which he is
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-02
Woman Governor
To Visit Here

Mrs. Nellie Taylor Ross, former
governor of Wyoming. is expected
to spend Friday, October 8, in I'M
perial Valley according 10 an an
nouncement made today by men,
bers of the Imperial County Demo-
cratic Central committee.
Acceptance of the invitation was
telegraphed the local organization
by the Democratic National COM
mittee in Washington.
She will be brought from San
Diego by automobile and will make
& brief visit in e. Centre A lunch
con will be given in her honor in
Brawley Mrs. Ross is expected TO
speak concerning Democracy at
the luncheon.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-02
REMEMBER WHERE YOUR APPENDIX
Is LOCATED AFTER READING this

He and his pals got in to see the
doctor right away. Once inside they
tied Woitalewicz up with his broth
er. Leo. and William Schuman, a
bonafied patient.
However, Frank Brooks, another
ratient. slipped out undetected and
called police.
A squad, summoned by radio
caught johnson, Withey and Owens
about to depart with $50
7 had appendicitis once myself
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-02
Child Knows His Geography

DURANT, Okla, U.P) - Louis
Whitworth, three-year-old son of
j. L. Whitworth of Wade, near
Durant. can name all the states
and their capitals, the II counties
in Oklahoma and Bryan County
officials. More, he reads fluently,
and can solve arithmetic prob
lens from grade school books with
out much difficulty.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-02
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
October ,. 1916

Service between Ell Centro and
San Diego by auto and rail was
inaugurated yesterday morning, The
first scheduled car leaving the Bar
lara Worth hotel at q. m. with
passengers for Campo and San
Diego: the first regular car leaving
Campo at 80 p. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-02
Bedtime Stories
BY HOWARD E. GARRIS
Copyright. 1928, by Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate
UNCLE WIGGHY'S SPILLED
MILK

"Sammiel Oh. Sammie!" called
Mrs. Littletail. the mother of The
funny little rabbit boy. one day.
Where are you. Sammie?'
Here I am. mother, answered
Sammie. I'm playing ball with
Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow"
Uncle Wiegily. who was hopping
around the corner of the house
where Sammie Littletail lived with
his father. his mother and his sis
ter. Susie, heard this talk.
L wonder" thought Mr.. Long
ears, what it is Sammie's mother
wants him to do that she is calling
him so often?"
Uncle Wiegily soon found out, for
Mrs. Littletail said:
I'm sorry. Sammie. but you will
have to stop playing ball"
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-02

CHICAGO. Oct U.P)-James
johnson, Phoenix, .Arlz., didn't know
the appendix is on the right side
Neither did Richard Whitney, Los
Angeles, and Roy Owens, Hatties-
burg. MiSG.
They were with johnson when ne
entered the office OF Dr. John T.
Woitalewicz.
i've got an awfully bad case Of
appendicitis, johnson groaned-
holding his left side.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-02

Mr.. II. E. Daniels. who has charge
OF the Los Angeles Branch OF The
International Harvester company;
p. II. Ped9rson. assistant cashier,
and B. V. Walker, stockman. are
visiting the Edgar Bros. company
implement stores throughout the
valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-02

It appearing to the board of su-
pervisors that Dr.. Moore, of I'M
perial. had removed from the coun-
ty and that the duties of the coun-
ty health office had no official head,
they yesterday appointed Dr.. II. K.
McGuffin, of Imperial, 10 take his
place.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-02

The first meeting for the season
of the FL Centro Women's Ten
Thousand club will take place next
Thursday afternoon. Members and
visitors will be entertained on The
lawn at the home of Mrs. Lewis
Hayermale, Fifth street and Brigh-
ton avenue.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-02
Just Another First"

PHILADELPHIA, philadel-
phia is a city of many "firsts," but
few persons know that it was the
first center in the United States
for the breeding of aquarium fish.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-02
TEN YEARS AGO
October >. 1921

The scores of friends of Mr. and
Mrs. j. r. Ford are 5howering them
with congratulations and well wishes
today on the announcement of the
birth OF a daughter.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-02
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell Of
Imperial Valley fer This Date
in Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
October . 1911

A deal has been competed where
by the Hamilton Supply company
has sold its stock and good will 10
the Imperial Valley Mercantile COM
pany, and the business will be
merged with the latter concern.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-02
Attended Fair "a Years

NORWAY, Me, W.R)-G. Julian
Brown has attended the annual OK
ford County Fair every year for "a
years.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-02

With stocks rising after wage cuts, we
are led to suspect that there is something,
after all, to the truism that the rich get
rich and the poor get poorer.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-02
BEE STING CAUSES
DEATH OF WORKER

MERGED. Cal. Oct. .. U.P) -
Jack Keeple, 42, was dead today
primarily because a bee stung him.
Kepple and Norman johnson
ranch laborers. were smoking bees
from under the caves of the c. r.
Shaffer farm house preparatory to
painting the house, when bee
stung Kepple. The sting caused
him to fall from his ladder, break
ing his neck.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-02

California, it is reported, may build
dirigible larger than the Akron. Prob
ably piece of subtle propaganda to call
attention to the wonderful California ar.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-02

Issued ID a lily, Except
Sundays. Entered a.
the Post Office, El Cen
tro, Calf, as Second
Class Matter.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-02

and knew Johnson was taxing,
Brooks explained.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-02

A dahlia has been named after Dwight
Morrow. But Judging from his activity
of late. more appropriate flower would
have been the shrinking violet.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-24
The Utilities Split

If the split in the National Electric Light Associa-
ton actually has come about, as some utility men
suggest because group of companies refuse to be
party to certain of its activities then there is hope
that the entire association, or majority of its
membership may come to look upon those activities
as most people outside the utility would do-as u-
worthy and indefensibe.
For several years. under the leadership of Paul S.
Capp who calls himself friend of President Hoover
and who went to the association from job as power
secretary to Secretary Hoover the National Electric
Light Association has carried on the sort of "educa-
tional" campaign in behalf of the utilities which
aroused so much indignation when the federal trade
commission brought it to the public notice.
1t was N. E. L. A. which discovered that teachers
belong TO the "starveing professions" and that the
best way to make good" teachers of them was to
give them utility jobs during vacations, at good
salary.
1t was N E. L. A. which, through its local branches
also organized public speaking campaigns sending
utility representatives to address womens clubs Boy
Scout rallies, and other gatherings which sprang to
action during political campaigns to defeat men and
measures thought to be harmful to utilities; which
censored school books and magazine articles; which
employed former Governor to attend an interstate
conference on water problems preliminary to con-
struction of Boulder DAM and report proceedings to
the utilities which organized the joint committee to
lobby against federal legislation dspeasing to the
power companies
II some of the members of the association are able
to see the Stiffness of this attitude and the real danger
to the industry of perssting in it, they may be able
to do their less perpicacous fellows distinct service
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-24
Aliens Are Not Criminals

The Wickersham commissions report on crime
ana the foreign born is fair and fortnight answer
to the nsstent complaint that aliens responsible
Ger our high crime rate.
Experts consistently have claimed that the pa
troteers were unfair and inaccurate in blaming lax
law observance here immigrants. And now, today,
the Wickersham commission with the experts
The Wickersham board probably will be remem-
bered longest for its prohibition stradde evasion
of the Mooney Billings case and its other uncoura-
geous handling of vital problems of crime and law
observance 1t is because of this that its latest report
shines like jewel in dust heap. The report speaks
for itself.
Listen:
THE conclusions reached-from statistical studies
ARE that in proportion to their respective numbers
the foreign-born commit considerably fewer crimes
that the native horn that the foregnborn approach
the record of the native-born most closely in the
commission of crimes involving personal violence,
and that in crime for gain the nativeborn greatly
exceeds the foreign-born.
"his commission is inclined to the belief that the
future immigration policy of the United States can
be determined safely on general economic and social
grounds and that the difficulty of the problem of
maintaining social order certainly has not been in
creased disproportionately by the conduct of the.
foreign-born"
MOI is UIlS all
The commissions expert in this study was DR..
Edith Abbott of the University of Chicago. Her own
studies and those of her assistants led her to certain
conclusions. with these conclusions" the report
said "this commission is in sympathy, and they are
commended as a conservative resume of available
information and existing public feeling upon this sub
iect"
This is what Dr. Abbott concluded:
It is easy to shift the responsibility for what is
wrong by charging it upon the nationals of other
countries. 1t is easier for example, to charge our
crime against immigrants than against inefficient
and corrupt system of police and outworn system
OF criminal justice
Charging high crime rates against the foreign
born is merely evading the real difficulties of life
instead of trying to solve them To continue to fol-
low the method of preferng charges against the inn
migrant is the method Of adopting policy because
1t Is the easy waythe line of least resistance--and
rejecting another method because it is more dim
gilt. But an attempt to face squarely the mon dim
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-24
. Disturbing Times

While the state fair officials are advertising the
plight Of the by offering admissions to the
nua exhibit for one bushe Of wheat instead of money
one of the most conservative and consistent Of Repub-
licans is urging Governor Leslie to call a special
session Of the legislature to pass laws to relieve prop
erty from taxation and place the burden on Injuries
just why state fair, designed to promote bigger
and better crops should be held in year when crops
so big that they can not be sold should be ex-
planned -
But the offer, in itself an insult to the farmer
and impractical does emphasize the necessity of i'm
mediate action
John Norman prison trustee and not radical
declares that the legislature should meet at
the property will lose his property and govern
ment itself may become bankrupt.
There all too many reasons to believe that
there is a sound basis for his alarm.
In this and every other city many evictions of
tenants are made each week. voorhees, men not
pay rent. There is no official or unofficial charity
equipped to pay rentals of the many who will need
shelter this winter.
When vast numbers can not pay rent, the owners
Of rental property will unable to pay taxes and the
eviction of tenants will be followed by sales of the
property itself
The one body that might give relief is the egsla-
ture and it could do much than merely shift
the burden of taxation.
There would have been no reason for shift if an
income tax law had been passed at the last session.
But the legislature could cut out much waste in
the cost of government, could encourage state i'm
provements that viii employ labor could provide new
laws that will actually for those who are in need
through no fault of their own
When a public institution such as the state fair
proposes return to barter it is time to take nven-
tory and get busy. Barter in tickets for farmers
would be followed by barter in other lines That
would be disturbing to business and finance.
Possibly Norman, prison trustee can persuade his
chief that special session Of the legislature might
help to not only raise taxes for government but do
something to put them to work.
There can be worse things than luxury and in
come taxes One of these is eviction. The other is
o tax sale.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-24
The Farmer Who Groans

Long years before the federal farm board was
thought Of French peasants put into words the bit
ter philosophy of the farm relief program the board
is proposing today. From generation to generation
tlerS of the French soil have passed down the story
OF Pierre-Qu- Grogne, Pierre the farmer who groans
Perre-Qui-G rogne was walking behind his pillow
grumbling when shining figure appeared before
him and asked his trouble. He answered that the
earth was hard and he could not mark a straight
furrow matter how he tried.
The shining figure told him to rest and, taking
mold OF the pillow, did his work quickly and we'll But
Pierre sat in the shade and grumbled still
What is the trouble now?" the shining figure
asked Pierre replied that good grain was dear and
he could not afford to SOW his field The shining
figure lifted it's and down from heaven rained
quick full seeds into the burrows
Pierre was silent for short time but soon began
his lament again. who will guarantee me sun
and rain in rightfu proportions to ripen my wheat?"
he grumbled this time
The shining figure heard him and handed him
two gourds one containing the essence of all rains
the other the essence of all sunshine and instructed
him how they might be used to bring the crop to
fruiion. This time Pierre seemed to be silenced and
the figure disappeared.
But at the harvest. Perre's voice was lifted again
in the groan which has become immortal.
Verify the harvest is abundant and of good quail
ity," he said, "and that is why grumbe for when
there plenty the price Gas ordained by iron eco
nomic laws) is paltry. And if I had half this har-
vest my gains would be greater"
1t was overproduction then and it is overproduc-
ton now which lies in wait to impoverish the farmer
if other calanlities do not
One of Mahatma Gandhis ten rules of life is
that it is mans primary duty to his neighbor
Cruel and inhuman treatment-if the home brew in
India is the same as it is in this country.
There's at least one advantage in that new Arctic
air route to Europe. Bibulous travellers need not
worry about cracked ice.
A Chicago poet, turned ditch digger to support
his contract child" is writing book mo More
Babies" Well, anyway that's far cry.
At that, Europeans might not be far wrong if they
assume that pipe of Dawes is symbolic of condi-
tons here
Benny Leonard is going to make a. comeback! So
is your old prosperity.
This is a poor time of the year to get heated up
over frozen assets
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-24
A Drunken Legislature?

When the secretary to Governor Leslie charges in
public address that the members Of the last legisla
tue were drunk that they refused to pass needed
tax laws, something should happen
The Governor, of course, could fire his subordinate
and disown any responsibility for the speech Or he
can accept responsibility and prove it.
Leaders of the legislature without regard to party
deny that the laws written with alcohol instead
of ink
The question which presents itself to the common
citizen is why the Governor was silent during that
session if he his secretary knew of law violations
Why did he not sound his warning at that time?
Why did he not rouse the state by clarion call for
decency instead of drunkenness, if he knew such to
be the condition of the Soons?
If his secretary knew this to be the condition and
did not warn his superior, he should be trusted no
farther.
OF course the charge by Secretary Chasey is the
most reasonable explanation for some of the $egisla
ton notably the huge emergency fund placed in the
hands of the Governor.
1t might explain the refusal to pass an income tax
law 1t might explain the servinty to the utility in
terests which kept the people in bondage to the In
sulls
Heretofore the people have believed that some
thing than drunkenness accounted for the legis
lative sins.