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Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-22

day fun for us, Motherkins. Make
some rainy day fun for us, Nurse
janet And they swarmed about
the grown rabbits and muskrat lady.
hooting, footing and scooting.
There, Wiggy,' spoke his wife,
you see how it is. If you keep the
little ones in on rainy day they'll
tear the bungalow down.
Il know, my DEAR" spoke Mr..
Longears as he tried to stand up
straight while about ten little bun
nies were pulling on each leg. But
we couldn't let them 60 out in the
rain to school,"
But how will you amuSe them
here in the bungalow and keep them
quiet while it rains SO Nurse Jane
and can do our work in the diff
ferent rooms?" asked the rabbit
lady.
"Huml Let me see!" murmured
Mr.. Longears. How can l amuse
the rainy day bunnies?" He twin
killed. his pink nose very fast and
said:
"Hal I knowl I'll make them a
steamboat"
"Oh, dear me! A steamboat in
the bungalow" cried his wife.
THAT will be worse than the hoot-
ing, footing and yelling children
"Oh, no." said Uncle Wiggily.
This will only be a make-believe
steamboat. Come, my dears" nc
said TO the rabbit children. I'm
going to make a steamboat
"Oh, what fun!" cried Buster. Gus
ter, Jingle, Jangle and all the
others Then Uncle Wiggily turned
big easy chair upside down, and
behind that, on the floor, he turned
more chairs upside down. He made
a smoke stack from one of his old
tall silk hats. He made an engine
out of some blocks and boxes and
then, getting in the big, upside down
chair, Mr.. Longears told the bunnies
to get in the other upside down
chairs.
"All aboardl" he cried. "Toot!
Toot! Here goes the rainy day
steamboat" Then all the Dummies
laughed and they made pretended
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-22
Bedtime Stories
By HOWARD E. GARRIS
Copyright, 1928, by Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate
UNCLE WIGGnY'S STEAMBOAT

Throughout Uncle Wiggily's hol-
low stump bungalow sounded a
noise of shouts, yells, laughter,
hoots, whistles, screams, toots and
cheers. The rabbit gentleman and
his wife had just been looking out
at a very hard rain storm and Mr..
Longears had just said he would not
let the rabbit children go to school.
His wife showed that she was much
worried at having a bungalow full
of noisy little rabbit children kept
indoors all through a rainy day
when these sudden sounds startled
them both
What is it? What can it be-?
What is that racket" murmured
the lady rabbit.
Il can't imagine" Uncle Wiggily
answered, and his pink nose did not
twinkle quite as fast as before. II
hope" he went on, that none of
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-22
Drought Drying
Up Lake Tahoe

CARSON CITY. New, Oct. %
U.P)-Lake Tahoe, one of the deep
est lakes in the world, is drying up.
Lake Tahoe has stood as the mys-
terry of the California Nevada region
for eras. Now it has bowed its head
to drought and a sandbar has ap
peared.
In the event of another dry win
ter, evaporation would carry the
level of the lake to a new low stage
and the present shallow water would
recede further, leaving the long
wharf on dry ground.
Generations of western people
have come to this lake to vacation.
swimming in the cool waters and
diving from the old pier. AT some
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-22

ifornia Experiment. Station at Mel
GLAND for the Afternoon meeting at
about 1:45 D m Any dairymen
Interested IN a 1egume forage crop
which viii produce feed during
January, February and March
should attend this afternoon meet
ing to learn more about Berseem
clover. Mr. WeeGh points out that
this crop can be SOWn in late Oct
ober and even IN early November.
He states, however that while he
has a small amount of seed the sup
ply is strictly limited.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-22

of replacing alfalfa, a perennial
crop. Some paintings of Berseem
clover, however, would prove val
liable on dairy farms since this
crop produces pasture and hay dur
ing the cool weather of mid win
ter when alfalfa grows very little.
The agricultural extension service
has arranged for farmers field day
meetings at the two experiment sta
tions in Imperial county on Thurs
day. October %. Those attending
these meetings may assemble at
the experiment station at Meloland
at a. m. for the purpose of rid
ing together in cars for the 60 mile
trip to the U. S. Experimental
Farm at Bard where the morning
meeting viii be held The cars
will return to the University of CAL
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-22
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell Of
Imperial Valley for This Date
in Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
October %. 1911

City Attorney Dan v. Noland is
preparing for presentation to city
trustees an ordinance providing for
the numbering of houses in Ell
Centro. As soon as the system is
in working order, the city will be
in a position to ask the postoffice
department for free mail delivery.
Beginning November l, an all
night service will be established
on the Imperial Valley telephone
system. This will also apply to
long distance telephone service
Men will be used for the night op-
orators and will remain on duty
until the young ladies arrive in the
morning. Gable lines are to take
the place of single strands and
other changes are to be made.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-22

trip to the moon and back, stopping
half way at Cocoanut Islands TO get
some cookie lollypops. And before
the children knew it, the rainy day
was over and it was bedtime. So
MIR. Longears stopped the steamboat
and told them a story and they all
went to sleep. And if the pussy cat
doesn't go to sleep in the canary
birds bathtub when the puppy dog
wants it for football, I'll tell you
next about Uncle Wiggily's Choo
Choo.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-22
new LEGUME
BEING GROWN
AT MELOLAND

Dairymen Will be interested in
one Of the promising new forage
crops being grown at the University
of California Experiment Station
at Meloland according to Waldo w.
Weeth, superintendent. This legume
is Berseem clover which comes
from Egypt where it is extensively
grown. This crop is sown in the
same manner as alfalfa. Since it
is an annual it has no possibilities
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-22
CHAPLAIN URGES WORE BAN

BOSTON, U.P) - Canon T. Guy
Rogers. chaplain to King George OF
England told a local audience that
use Of the words alien, or foreigner,
to describe a person arriving here
from other lands generated i'll feel
ing. He urged substitution of the
word visitor.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-22

places the bottom of the lake has
never been reached, although lines
have been dropped 5000 feet
Where the sandbar appears at
Bijou. Calf, water was of sufficient
depth once to allow small steamers
to anchor there.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-22
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
October %. 1915

AT 9 O'Clock tonight the Imperial
Telephone system moves from the
little makeshift plant on Fifth
street to its spacious new home on
State street. The move will be
made in an instant, just the Shift
ing of a current through the gen.
orator coils and the subscriber will
never notice it.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-22

Issued ID ally, Except
Sundays. Entered g.
the Post Office, FL Gem
1ro, Calf, as Second
Glass Matter.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-22

While no general reduction in
freight rates is possible many rate
reductions are to eliminate Unequal
ities on vegetables. livestock and
manufactured articles of all kinds.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-22

Plans for doing away with the
water shortage were discussed at
Imperial Irrigation district board
meeting this week by a group of
consulting engineers. A public
mass meeting will be called later
in order that the general public
may be informed as to the project.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-22
COTTON LEGAL TENDER At
FAIR

RAYVILLE, La. U.nj-Cotton was
used rs legal tender to gain admis-
sion to the Richland Parish Fair
here. ! aSl
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-22
TEN YEARS AGO
October %. 1921

With a blare OF music. the fea-
ture of trumpets and shouts of ap-
plause and acclaim the FL Centro
Fair threw open its doors this
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-22

Fresh pruc1e shipments from the
northwest are expected to drop by
10000 tons and dried prunes from
the coast area have fallen at least
500 tons below 1880
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-22

morning to the multitude of a long.
joyous week of entertainment.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-22
UP TO CHLRCHES

| WE never heard of Rev DR.. Robert c.
w Dexter of Boston until read of
hlm this week. but We feel like standing
up and giving three cheers for him.
Speaking at the rOund-table confer
ence OF the American l nIIarlan confer
ence in Philadelphia. Dr. Dexter flayed
ministers who perform rnarI-iages in air.
planes, swimming pools, at Marathon
dances and under circum Stances where
the marriage is prinl arilN for publicity
purposes.
The reverend doctor declared that
ministers who perform such marriages
with the excuse that If they didn't some
body else would, are merely bootleg
ging q religious cerenl Ony-
Marriage should be n sacred ceremony
and is considered by the great major
ity of Americans. Even tn Ough civil
magistrate performs the ma rriage, it is
still considered sacred
To stage it under c1rcu u11 : tanceS that
place it on the level with a hula-hua
dance, a parachute ! ump or a bathing
beauty contest, is moe kerry OF the rankest
sort. 1t is cheap, taNdry, decidedly in
opposition to good taste, and downright
vulgar.
Any minister who performs a marriage
under such circumstan ces, is all that DR..
Dexter declares him. He lowers the dig
nifty of his calling and of his own per-
sonality and adds a few more to the
numbers who scott at all religion and
things religious nor are these latter to
be blamed
Governing bodies of the various
churches could do a great deal for their
cause if they would follow DR.. DeXter's
advice and take stern meas Tres against
ministers who officiate at pu blicity mar
riageS.
Now we have another war" on our
hands-the Iowa farmer Vs the Iowa mil
itia.
Success of an amateur detec tive in cap
turing a slayer in Los Angeles, ought to
stimulate the sale of 1urid detective
stories.
Monsieur Laval cannot, of course, eX-
pect such welcome as Georges Car
pentier was given few years back.
Attendance at football gam es indicates
that unemployment has not decreased
American love for sport
Another "Old Spanish custom" goes by
the boards.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-22

Monsieur Laval cannot, OF course, eX
pect such welcome as Georges Car
pentier was given a few years back
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-22

Attendance at football gam es indicates
that unemployment has not decreased
American love for sport
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-22

Another "Old Spanish custom goes by
the boards.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-22

China's war lords, whose decisions
in the present Manchurian crisis
may alter the map of the Far East,
are shown above. In the event of
war, President Chang Kai-shek, at
the top, probably would take the
field as commander in chief of the
Chinese armies. Chang Hsueh-
lang, below, is commander of Chi
nese forces in Manchuria.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-22

Success of an amateur defective in cap
turing slayer in Los Angeles ought to
stimulate the sale of 1urid detective
stories
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-22

Now we have another war" on our
hands-the Iowa farmer vs. the Iowa mil
itia
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
The Exams at
 Crosby High The Program for Monday Released By Principal
 ThibOdeau

The, examination schedule at Crosby high school for Monday. re- leased this morning by Principal Louis Thibodeau, follows:
 French I-1, ?, 3-Rooms 203, 204, 20S, POT, POS, 209, 104, 1o5, 1O6, 107-Mr Tappin, MT Walch, Miss Milenky, Miss Keene. Miss Cas- sin, Miss Hotchkiss, Miss Arthur, Miss Barry, MT W. Roland. Miss Gould, Miss Cowles, Miss Croft, Miss Currier, Miss Began, Miss White. ~
 French II-1. 2, 3-Rooms 210, PIP, 213A, 213B, 214, 216, 217- Miss Crawford, Miss Traurig. Mir Feeney Miss Danielson, MT Delaney. MT Doran, Miss Edmands, Miss Fitzgerald, Miss Given, Miss Moher, Miss O'Brien.
 Math III-4, 5. 6-Rooms o. 113, 112, Ill, 1OsA, 1O9B,t 10SA, 1OSB-- Mir Gray, MT Monzani,' Mir Wilder, MT Hills. MT Chamberlain, MT Paul, Miss Healey, MT Mcdonald. Miss Cloudy, Miss Guilfoile, Miss K. Hayes, MT Kenney.
 Math IV-4, 5, 6-.Rooms 3OSA BOSE, 3O9A, 3OsB, 3o4-Mr Smith MT Timberlake. Mir Murphy. MT Me Evoy, Miss Kilbride, Miss Altieri MT Linehan, Miss Whitehill.
 P. M.-2 to 4:15
 History II-Rooms 103, 104, 105- Miss Kane, Miss Danielson. Miss Larkin, Miss Connor, Miss Sullivan. Scotland has an anti-kissing drive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
Research Brings
 Big Order to N. E.
Million and a Quarter for New Invention on
 Fire Sprinklers

Providence, R. l., June 6-The re- cent development of a new product by the research department of the Grinnell company of this city has resulted in that firm receiving prob ably the largest single order for sprinkler fire protection equipment ever placed. The order involves the installation of s1,125,000 worth of sprinkler equipment in and under the docks at New Orleans, La.
 This is the first known system pro- viding for the installation of sprink- lers under the flooring of the pier, where most disastrous pier fires burn. Ordinary solder sprinkler heads quickly become corroded upon eXpensure to pollted water and creo- sode fumes but the Providence com pany has developed a quartz bulb head which will not corrode. The in- stallation will include 43,000 of these heads. 2,000 open heads, and 2,200 tons of pipe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
Sailing, Sailing, Over
 The Bornding Main!
The Lawyers Will Shove Off in June and Theyn Come
 Back Again-Al arrangements Complete

Members of the Waterbury Bar Association will have their weather eyes peeled from now until the 29th
 when their annual outing will be
 held to Greenpoint, l.. I. Final plans were made at meeting in the office of Commodore" Herman U. Weisman, chairman of the com mittee in charge of this years af- fair, yesterday afternoon. Skip per" John H. Cassidy, president of the association, will get out his compass and charts and meet with Admiral J. Warren Upson and Com
 modore Weisman today to study the course of the good ship ''Nelseco" which carried the barristers to the yacht races off Block Island last year.
 Accoding to the plans of the com mittee, all members have been in structed to visit Lake Quassapaug to acquire sea legs'' by taking rides on Mike o'Connell's speed boat, from now until the 29th. Others have been detailed for rowboat instruc- tions at Hitchcock's Lake.
 The lawyers will meet in front of the county court house at $50 o'clock on the morning of the 29th. Busses will be boarded for New Lon don after the committee has passed
 out the sailing apparel, consisting of caps and telescopes. Music will
 he provided for both busses and community singing will be enjoyed C?D-during the trip to New Lon
 don. At New London the old fav-
 orite "Nelseco", with tunnels spout ing smoke and the crew humming a
 salty ditty, will be boarded for the
 two and half hour sail along the sound to Greenpoint, l.. l.
 Sea legs will be put to use and
 Skipper Cassidy, Commodore Weis- man and Admiral Upson will take charge of the sail. Other members
 of the committee, Midshipman Fin ton J. Phelan, Cabin Boy Milton H.
 Meyers, Ensign J. Gregory Lynch, Commisary Stewart. Harry Krasow,
 Carmine Cipriano, chief of the sem- aphore squad and Jimmy Legs, Fred
 C. Dauch, will assign the various
 members to respective positions at
 holystoning the deck during the ride
 to the point.
 A shore dinner with all the fix
 ins will be served at "Steve's res taurant, most exclusive eating place at the point. A program of athletic and aquatic events will follow. Log
 rolling contests will feature Billy
 Larkin and Johnny Thoms and
 hog calling contest will be entered by Tom McGrath and Finton Phelan.
 A baseball game with Judge Ted Meyer explaining one side and Col onel Bill Carroll in charge of the other, will be the chief feature of the afternoon. Bill Carroll has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
New Order Will
 Effect Saturday
 Schedule Of Hours
Becomes Operative June 20 Registry and Money Order
 Windows as We'll as Parcel Post Station Close at Sz 3P.M.-Stamp and General Delivery Windows at
 O'Clock

and at the Parcel Post Station. Therefore it is believed that by closing Registry and Money Order windows and Parcel Post Station at D. m, but keeping stamp and General Delivery windows open ur- til p. m, there should be no ser ious inconvenience to patrons.
 "The usual collections and dis patches of outgoing mail will be made, but as it is the intent of the law to give Saturday time off (after four hours of work) to +as many employees as possible. it is earnestly requested that mail be deposited at the Post office or branches before 3 D. m. on Saturdays.
 "As the Parcel Post Station will be closed at 3 D. m. (Saturdays onlyJ parcels for dispatch after that hour should be presented at the Main Office.
 There will be no carrier deliver ies on Saturday afternoons. Import ant mail for which Saturday after noon delivery is desired should have Special Delivery postage affixed thereto.
 Your cooperation with his new schedule, by transacting your busi- ness with the Post Office before the hours of closing on Saturdays, will be much appreciated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06

Earlier closing, on Saturdays only of certain sections and windows of the Waterbury Post office, was an nounced today by Postmaster Albert N.sColgrove.
 The new schedule, which will be effective commencing Saturday, June goth, is brought <. about by reason of the shorter workweek law, as passed by the last Congress and approved February 17th, 1881. .s. @ iOn. and after Saturday, June goth, the following schedule, will be ob- served: x .sss. ~
 Main office--Registry and Money Order windows close at p. m.
 Stamp and General Delivery win- dows close at D. m.
 Parcel Post Station-Close at 8
 waterYille station-close at p. m.
 In a statment prepared for is- suance to patrons of the office, in the form of a circular letter, the postmaster, after explaining that the new schedule is in compliance with the new Forty-four-hour law, so called, says:
 "A careful check of window and other transactions, covering several recent Saturdays, shows a very de- cided decrease in business after D. m., especially in the Registry and Money Order sections of Main Office
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06

ven: Thomas Flynn. 49 Raymond street, Seymour; Ruth l.. Molane, 3S Maple street, Seymour; Martin Guwblevicius, 10 Second street, Sey- mour: Joseph Ivanauskas, 10 Sec ond street, Seymour; Francis Mui- ready, 100 Smith street, Ansonia. . Andrew Lamont, 120 Chatfield street. Seymour; Julius Lempech, IS Chursh street, Seymour; George Johnson, 63 Bank street, Seymour; Clayton s. Boies, 113 Church street, Seymour; Clarence C. Cornforth. 5l Elm street, Seymour; Frank J. Hull. 161 Church street, Seymour; George kuss, s Pearl street, Seymour; Helen G. Gilyard, 125 Skororat street. i Seymour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
EARLIER CLOSING PROGRAM AT POST OFFTCEF
THE DAUGHTERS OF ITALY CIRCLE
Class Initiation of 25O Menl- bers Tomorrow After-
 noon at Hotel Elton
TO HOLD BANQUET

A class initiation of 250 new mem- bers into the Daughters of Italy Circle, Companions of the Foresters of America, will take place to-mor- row afternoon at The Elton. The in- itiation ceremonies will start at 1:30 o'clock and at p. m. banquet will be given. The Martha Washington Circle degree team of New York City will exemplify the ritualistic work.
 The committee of arrangements includes: Mrs Anna Firdelle, Mrs Paul Lucian, Mrs James D'Andrea Mrs Robert Bosco. Mrs Leslie Fuller and Mrs Charles Stango.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06

Scotland has an anti-kissing drive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
Tree Planting Drive in New Hampshire
 for 100000 Trees

Concord, N. H., June 6.-More
 than 100000 trees are being plant ed in New Hampshire in few weeks intensiXe campaign.A A special
 drive is being made to have 100000 trees planted by children in school yards and along roadsides. The cam
 paign, part of a national movement t commemorate the two hundredth
 anniversary of the birth of Washing
 ton, is directed by special commit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06

tee cooperating with the Staf& Forestry commission, highway de- pertinent, department of education. extension service and the Society for Protection of New Hampshire Forests.
 Sixteen new highway fcrest reser- vations along the hialfways of New Hampshire have been established since January l, this year, tllaA bringing the total number of suEk reservations to 9S. The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests seeks to secure 1000 road side reservations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-06
New Grill at
 North Square
Opened To-day By Mark and Bill MargiOtta Bros

Mark and Bill Margiotta, brothers well known about North Square, will open their grill at 449 North Main street, today. The grill is modern fly equipped with tables for the ladies. You will enjoy aiming at the grill because of it's cleanliness and sanitary conditions.
 Mark and Bill will appreciate vour patronape
The Washington times., 1931-03-09
Washington Fashions
BY Wilma La Vile

We could hardly wait to tell
you about the little suit we saw
Saturday. Whoever picked it
certainly has an eye for a win
ner, for unless we are terribly
mistaken. it will sell like hot
cakes, mixed metaphors or not!
It's the answer to the clothes
urge we all get at this time Of
the year, that spring fever for
something new to wear. A gay
bit Of color to brighten your
winter coat and, later in the
season, to wear and wear and
wear.
One-Piece Dress With Jacket
1t is fashioned of wool crepe,
woven so cleverly that it is as
easily handled as silk. It is
very sheer, and hangs we'll. An
exciting thing about it is that
the little one-piece frock has
short sleeves and will be ideal
Tor warm weather.
The frock has a deep yoke,
down below the bust line, like
we find in Kate Greenaway
frockS, and is ornamented by
perpendicular rows of fagotting
that look lacy and lovely.
New Spring Shades
The jacket is a cutaway type
and would be darling with
other dresses; one in another
color or a print. The lines of
the jacket are most satisfying,
perky and smart. And, to add
to the theme of gaiety that one
senses in the outfit is a fashion
able patent belt, a black one
and a jolly boutonniere to
match. This frock may be had
in navy, green or bittersweet
(that new ruSt-redD four leading
spring colorS.
Miss LaVille will gladly an
Swer any questions about this
frOck or fashions. Call District
$3.50, extension 165, or write,
inclOSing . stamped, seIf-ad-
dressed envelope.
The Washington times., 1931-03-09
Women's Club
Calendar

MARCH 10
Women Voters, tea at home
of Mrs. Louis Gutenberg.
MARCH IL
Women's Christian Temper.
ance Union, mother-daughter,
father-son banquet at Calvary
Baptist Church, $50 p. m.
MARCH 13
Women's Christian Temper
ance Union, party at Home for
IncurableS.
MARCH 16
Aloysian Club, st. Patrick's
card party.
The Washington times., 1931-03-09
Mrs. Baird Is
Hostess at
Luncheon

Mrs. Bruce Baird, president
of the Political Study Club, en-
tertained at luncheon today in
compliment to the executive
board of the club.
Her guests included Mrs.
Ernest Daniel, Mrs. Ralph w.
Howell, Mrs. Frank M. Short
all, Mrs. William r. Hoefer,
Mrs. Elmer R. Saul, Mrs. George
S. Barnes, Mrs. Nelson T. Web
ster, Mrs. Frederick T. F.
Johnson, Mrs. Robert j. Bates,
Miss Martha Fitzpatrick, Mrs.
Peter John McGovern, Mrs. Vir-
gil Miller, Mrs. Rosa Mulcare,
Mrs. Henry Albers.
Among the Guests
Also Mrs. William L. Dunlop,
jr., Mrs. George o. Gillingham,
Mrs. Wallace Streater, Mrs.
Richard Whiting, Mrs. William
j. MCGEE, Miss Virginia w.
Steel, Mrs. Edgar B. Merritt,
Mrs. John T. Marchand, Mrs.
Eugene r. Woodson, Mrs. Sam
uel Roberts, Mrs. Harry L. I'm
derwood, Mrs. Frank H. Clark,
Mrs. John w. Bennett, Miss
Roberta Tull, Miss Susan Baker,
Mrs. William Lee Corbin, Mrs.
L. j. Pettijohn, Mrs. N. j. Sin
mott, Mrs M. A. Winter, Miss
Anne Burgess, Mrs Hugh M.
Adams, Mrs. Edward G. Emack.