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Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28
Brand New Car
Under Arrest

Lights on, keys still in the lock,
TN almost new automobile without
registration or any indication of
ownership was found last night be-
side the Yuma highway about half
way between the Highlinc canal
and Midway Wells.
A party of motorists first found
the car. One of the party started
the motor to see if it was in shape
to run, then reported to the sher-
ifs office.
Harold Gillett, investigator, found
the car with the lights still burn
ing. Cards in the car indicated the
driver and his companion had been
TO Tecate. and tracks near the car
were those of a man and woman.
Gillett ordered the car taken TO
Grays Wells, where it is held should
the owners return TO claim it.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28
Jail Continues
To Be Popular

Continuing the holiday rush of
business at the county Jail. Jailer
Eddie Nett and his assistants Sat
urday and yesterday received % un-
willing guests, most Of them invited
there by El Centro officers because
of inebriation.
incidentally, the tagging number
of Oriental guests was replenished
when immigration officers accom-
panied four Chinese to the bastille
from Calexico where they were ar
rested
The county jail was absolutely
empty of Chinese, for the first time
in many months, until these four
arrived last night. They are Gee
Hoy Chez. IS, Gee Choy, 43, So Oak,
80. and Tsue Jark, so
Another immigration prisoner IS
Manuel Burrola, 80, arrested last
night Fred Rochester, 25, was
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28
Don't
Quote Me-
UNITED Press

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28.--One of
the most acute pains now offlicting
Old Man Cosmos as the result OF
his late orgy of battle is debt.
1t was nearly eight years after
the wars end that the last ally
agreed on what it owed the United
States. And ever since the debt
funding commission finished its
work in 1926 by totaing Enrope's
obligation at $l1,522, ,354,000, there
has been a constant outcry for
revision.
When the postwar ledgers were
balanced 13 European countries
owed the United States something
over $12, ,000000,000. After long and
tedious negotiations, Belgium,
Czecho-S -Slovakia, Esthonia, Finland,
France, Great Britain, Hungary,
Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland
Rumania and Jugoslavia agreed to
pay within a half billion dollars
of their total debt. Payments ex-
tend until near the end of the
century.
Although the debts were funded
at almost their face value, large
concessions were made by the
United States on interest. When
the European countries signed their
original notes they agreed to pay
between three and five per cent
interest. But the bonds that most
of them exchanged for these de-
mand notes when the debts were
funded bore much lower rates.
To many observers it appears
that Uncle Sam was partial. Great
Britain, one of the first nations
to fund its debt, was assessed an
average yearly rate of 1906 per
cent. It's effect becomes clear when
one finds that of 1881, ,720 900
Britain has paid so far, Sl,l49,-
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28
Entertainment At
Juvenile Home

Children at the Juvenile Deten-
ton home will be entertained fol-
lowing their MONDAY meal tomor-
row by Sampson Mcdonald and
his Texas and Oklahoma cowboys.
The entertainment is given to
the children free of charge and the
program consists of cowboy songs
and dances, roping exhibitions and
other cowboy stunts. The party
broadcast over KXO last night and
will remain in this community un-
til after January 3.
The group plans to leave Beverly
Hills in April driving four elk
hitched to a prairie schooner en-
route to Chicago for the worlds
fair in 1888.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28
District Taxes
Now Delinquent

First installments Of the 1881 I'M
perial Irrigation district assess
ments become delinquent today, ac-
cording to Miss Winnie Barry, as
sessor- collector.
Quantities of mail arrived at the
office this morning and the office
staff is concentrated upon opening
the letters and entering the ac-
cumulation of payments upon the
books.
No totals were available today as
little headway was made upon the
stacks of mail which collected over
the weekend. As usual, many in
dividuals and concerns waited until
the last minute to pay their assess
ments, said Miss Barry.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28
Issued Daily, Except
Sundays. Entered at
the Post Office, at
EI Centre, Calf, as
Second Glass Mat
ter.
1T WAS MERRY CHRISTMAS

I'll CENTRO has every reason to be
L. proud of itself for the splendid way
in which those better situated cared 1or
the needy over the Christmas holiday.
Appeals by organizations and nedlvld-
uals were not only heard and acted up
on promptly, but with willingness ana
cheerfulness that brought the utmost
JOY to giver and receiver.
Giving loses much of its effectiveness
if it is accompanied by pomp or publ
city. Much well-intentioned charity is
destroyed by the arrogance of those who
give but give in the wrong spirit. In
stances of this kind did not exist in Ell
Centros Christmas.
It was stated, and we believe it to be
the truth, that there were no hungry
persons in this community over the great
day. If there were any such, 1t was
only because they had not been made
known to those who extended assistance.
Prior to the Christmas holiday, an ar
tiele in this column urged that the COM
munity limit toy-glVlng to the Elks
Christmas party, making other assist
ance of more substantial nature. Ihls
was a suggestion only, contained no crit
icism of any individual or organization,
nor did it inSinuate that the plan adVo-
Gated was the right one
If individuals or organizations did not
see fit to adopt it, that was their priv
ilege and the day developed that many
did not Sc fit to adopt it. Far from critl-
cizing this action, we laud it as deserv-
ing the utmost praise. We have never
vet assumed dictatoral role, nor would
we dare to criticize the good intentions
of anyone.
This statement is made only because
the pre-Christmas article seems to have
been misunderstood in some quarters
where it was designed to help.
The success of Christmas day proves
something we have always known and
recognized-if a deserving cause appeals
to the generosity Of Ell Centrans, it is
never turned down.
The good resolutions market reports
a brisk edmand for its product at this
time.
About the most useless thing in the
world between Christmas and New Years
is the family pocketbook.
There is no middle way about 1882 for
Mr.. Hoover. Either complete vindication
or complete conviction faces him.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28
Record Holder
In WalkathOn

Eugene Estoppey, holder of cross
country walking, running and BIZ
cycle records, is entered in tn c
Walkathon contest now in progress
at the Moose Home here.
This is the fourth event of the
kind Estoppey has taken part in
and he is thought to stand an ex-
cellent chance of coming out in the
lead as he is said to hold the 1000
mile running record.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28

a 1881 Willis dog license. His name
is Jerry.
When a check of the dog catching
department showed this dog had
not been picked up, the dog catcher
was instructed to watch for him.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell OF
Imperial Valley for This Date
In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
neeember %. 1911

Work was begun today on an
other business building for Ell Gen.
tro's main street. j. P. He'll award
ed a contract for erection of ce-
ment block building on the south
side of Main street. 1t will be ready
for occupancy in 80 days.
One of the handsomest homes
vet attained by Ell Centro is that
which j. L. Travers will erect for
John E. Davis, the druggist at the
corner of Eighth and Broadway
Work on the structure will begin
next week.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28
Missing Dog Is
Sought In City

Changing slightly from the rou-
tine of searching for missing per-
sons, the Ell Centro police depart
ment today had been given the task
of keeping a weather eye open for
q small dog, a cross between an
English bull and fox terrier, owned
by Mrs. j. F Rodgers of Willets,
California.
Mrs. Rodgers lost her dog in FL
Centre, police were told. The dog
is white, with one brown eye and
large, flapping ears. He is wearing
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28

Mr.. Longears twinkled his pink
nose and everybody was happy ex-
cept the Bear.
And if the bottle of perfume will
sprinkle some on the window cur
tain to make it smell like a hand
kerchief. I'll tell you next about
Uncle Wiggily's music box.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
December %, 1916

Today opens the Livestock Fair
latest achievement of Imperial VAL
ley. In addition to splendid exhib-
its of blooded livestock, education
al exhibits of all kinds are on dis
play. Bands. pushball games, ro-
deos and exhibitions will be offer
ed for entertainment. The first re-
union of pioneers of the valley will
take place during the fair.
There will be a long legal fight
before the Imperial Irrigation dis
trict can complete the transfer OF
the 80 miles of Main canals to
the mutual water companies a
launched by district directors at a
recent meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28

Jailed on a charge Of failure to pro
vide. g
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28

The good resolutions market reports
brisk edmand for its product at this
time.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28

A generation ago, football was re-
formed. 1t is now in for another refor-
nation. We hate to think what it will
be like in another so years.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28

About the most useless thing in the
world between Christmas and New Years
is the family pocketbook.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-28

There is no middle way about 1882 for
Mr. Hoover. Either complete vindication
or q complete conviction faces him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05

and the preparation of their mater ial. He added that anyone who could not be happy in such an environ ment would be difficult to please.
 Judge McEvoy mainly dwelt upon the statutes of the state and their revision. He was a member of the comm ossion which completed a mon- umental work in revising the statutes in 1880, and he urged the lawyers to become closely familiar with the statutes which, he said, are a tool which is of invaluable assistance to them in their work. In the use of the statutes. he pointed out, the lawyers should compare the revised statutes of 1880 with those of 1918 and for mer revisions when they took up any particular section. He laid stress up- on the value of the cross-index of the revised statutes.
 He and his fellow members of the commossion felt it their duty to make a comprehensive reports to the legislature which had directed that all obsolete sections be reported to the legislature. The members of the commission also felt it duty to see to it that they did not indulge in legislation. he said, but found it most difficult to attempt to coordinate and to omit and to avoid legislation at the same time. The members of the commission also found that in order to do the work right and thoroughly they were not able to take the stat utes only, as they found them but felt obligated to revise the statutes in the light of construction placed upon them by the supreme court, he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
Best Remedy for Cough Is Easily
 Mixed at Home

You'n never know how quickly a stubborn cough or chest cold can be conquered, until you try this famous recipe. It is used in millions of homes, because it gives more prompt, positive relief than anything else. It's no trou. ble at all to mix and costs but trifle.
 Into a pint bottle, pour 2h ounces of Pinex; then add plain granulated sugar syrup or strained honey to make a full pint. This saves two-thirds of the money usually spent for cough medicine, and gives you purer, better remedy. It never spells, and tastes gOod-children like it.
 You can actually feel it's penetrat- ing, soothing action on the unframed throat membranes. It is also absorbed into the blood, where it acts directly on the bronchial tubes. At the same \ time, it promptly loosens the germ-laden phlegm. This three-fold action explains why it brings such quick relief even in severe bronchial coughs which follow cold epidemics.
 Pinex is highly concentrated com pound of genuine Norway Pine, com taining the active agent of creosote, in Q refined, palstable form, and known as one of the greatest healing agents for severe coughs, chest colds and bronchial troubles.
 Do not accept q substitute for Pinex. It is guaranteed to give prompt relief or money yetunded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
Ladies' Day at
 Second Church
Miss Daisy Lord Speaker at the Sunday Noon
 Club

Next Sunday will be ladies' day at the meeting of the Sunday Noon club of the Second Congregational church. The speaker will be Miss Daisy Lord, president of the Water bury Teachers association who will address the gathering on the subject, ''Integration." The usual question period will follow Miss Lords ad- dress. An opportunity for parents and others to receive information pertaining to public schools of Wa terbury will be afforded during this period. The meeting will be open and the public is invited to attend.
 The speaker for the meeting of Sunday. March 18th will be Harry B. Dow, who will speak on the sub ject, Recommendations of the Charter Commission"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
The Jury Award
 Not Sufficient Woman Allowed Only $1,= 900 for Death of Her
 Father

Judge Harry J. Beardsley upset the $1,000 verdict awarded Mrs Catherine Reynolds. administrator, against Frank Maisto in a decision handed down yesterday afternoon in common pleas court. The plaintiff was awarded that sum by com mon pleas jury last week for the death of her father, Joseph Sherwill who died from injuries suffered when struck by the defendants car on West Main street, December 31. 1929. Attorney Michael V. Blans- field, counsel for the plaintiff argued for the setting aside of the verdict on the grounds that the sum was inadequate and that the special dam ages for care and burial of the de- ceased MT Sherwill amounted to more than the jury returned. Judge Beardsley states in his decision that if the jury found the issues for the plaintiff a larger amount should have been returned. He also point ed out that if the jury were not agreed no verdict should have been returned. Attorney Walter Tor rance argued that the verdict should stand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05

iividual who attempts to approac he water.
 The statement issued by MT Moo, 'ollows:
 You may be sure that the committee has given thorough consideration to every phase of the situation in selecting the site Tor the new municipal golf course, and particularly to the question Of any possible effect on the city's water supply. One of the first conditions precedent to permission to use the SC. lcctcd site was the requirement. by Mayor Hayes that its use should be approved by City Engineer Cairns. Mir Cairns prescribed certain definite rules and conditions which will he followed to the last detail. In the first place. there will be cer- tain irrigation so tn, the new course will not be on the water shed of the reservoir. Again, the location of the golf course will he a considerable distance from the reservoir, so that public ap- proach to the reservoir. will not be permitted. This particular reservoir is storage reservoir. into whicl, water is pumped from the other city reservoirs and is not primarily water shed reservoir, which makes n big difference. There is no one in Waterbury more properly jealous of protecting the city's water supply than its city engi- neeP, and I think everyone has implicit confidence in his deci- sion in this particular case.
 As to any other objections that might be raised against the golf course site, I think these can best he answered by saying that decisions of this sort are best left to experts, and the committee has selected as golf architect man who has a very widespread reputation for effi- ciency and success in this line of endeayor. People do not re- aEiZc that there are not more than two or three sites located within the corporate limits of the city which contain sufficient acreage and arc of such contour. condition of soil, etcetera. as to he usable for this purpose. Somc of the requirements of the golf course site are as follows:
 i. It should be within the city limits, otherwise the city will be heavily taxed each year by the adjoining towns in which the land would be located;
 ?. It should contain at least one hundred (1OO) acres, and l doubt if there is a single other
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
Decision for
 the Plaintiff Mrs Joseph DiBlasi Award= ed $875 in Jury
 Trial

Mrs Joseph DiBlasi was awarded damages of $775 in verdict return ed in the common pleas court yes terday afternoon against Dwight S.. Goodwin. Both parties are Water- town residents. The jury deliberat- ed more than three hours. The plaintiff sued to recover for injuries suffered in an auto collision on the Guernseytown road in Watertown on Nov 25, 1925. She asked $5,0OO.
 Judge F. McNiff charged the jury and the members retired at 4 o'clock to deliberate. Attorneys Michael V. Blansfield and John E. Whalen represented the plaintiff. Attorney L. l.. Lewis, Attorney John F. Nc Donough and Attorney J. Warren Upson appeared for the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
SEVEN MINUTES
 | TO GOLF COURSE
Charley DeBisschop Thinks Some Are Trying to
 Stretch Distance
SHORT TRIP IN A CAR

Charley DeBisschop IS amused at the statement that it takes twenty five minutes to reach the East Moun- tain golf course from Exchange place. MT DeBisschop told a Demo- crat reporter this afternoon that Mrs DeBisschop and himself made the trip in their car this morning in just seven minutes, and then they had to slow up in couple of places to let school children pass from one side of the street to the other.
 MT DeBisschop says one can make even better time than that when the streets will not be covered with snow. Anyway, they drove clear out to the grounds, leaving the center at seven minutes to twelve and were out there and had turned around di- rectly in front of the site before the whistles blew. MT DeBisschop is very much pleased with the selection made by those who have the matter in hand and predicts that it is bound to be one of the most popular golf courses in New England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Washington, March 5.-(UP)-Fore- cast for Thursday and Friday: Maine, New hampshire and Ver- mont: snow tonight probably end- Ing Friuay morning; not much change in temperature.
 Massachusetts,: Snow this afternoon and probably tonight; Friday cloudy;
 not much cnange Tn temperature. Rhode Island and Connecticut:
 Clouay with snow this afternoon and
 possibly in north portions tonight;
 Friday cloudy, not much change in temperature.
 Eastern New York: Cloudy tonight and Friday probably snow in north and central portions tonight; slowly rising temperature Friday in extreme south portion; diminishing northwest winds becoming variable Friday. Western New York: Clouay prob ably SHOW tonight and Friuay; not
 much change in temperature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
site in Waterbury, owned by one person and adaptable to the purpose which could be used;

site in Waterbury, owned by one person and adaptable to the purpose which could be used;
 3. It must be a convenient distance from the center of pop ulatiOn. East Mountain site is exactly three miles from the center of Waterbury, and this was the average distance of ev- cry other site, except ono, con- sidered by the committee. As to the time required to reach the golf course, each person can figure out how long it takes him to drive three miles in his auto mobile.
 4. It must be accessible. There is q hard surface road within two hundred yards of the present site selected;
 ,. The condition of the land must be such that it is not too s expensive to construct golf course. It should be reasonably free from ledge, and there is very little, if any, subsurface ledge on the East Mountain site. The soil condition must be such as to lend itself to use without too much fertilization. The growth of trees and brush must not be too dense. 1t would be almost possible to build a nine hole course on the East MOun- tain site without cutting a tree.
 6. The site must be scenic and attractive, and not a low lying, mOnOtOnOus country, be- cause ono of the attractions of golf is good aa4s and attractive scenery and detachment from the usual environment of the city. The East Mountain dis trict is undoubtedly the most scenic portion of Waterbury, and the view from this particu- lar spot is most attractive. The reservoir is very beautifully handicapped, and Wayne Stiles, the architect, has honestly stated that Waterbury's golf course site is the prctticst in New England.
 I ann absolutely certain that the site selected is the. best, if not the only, available site, and The city is indeed fortunate in owning tine land and saving its taxpayers an extra burden of, $SS, ,OOO, at least. if other prop crty were to be purchased. suppose that no matter what site were selected there would be individuals who, without knowing any of the facts and without being qualified to dis cuss the requisites of golf course site, must express their opinion for whatever it Is worth. Personally, I am more interested i'm seeing the work on the new golf course start so that before many months the public of Wa terbllry will have an OppOrtu- nifty, at prices which are not prOhibitiyc, to enjoy, this whole some form of recreation with facilities that compare favorably with those of other cities of, our size.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
McEvoy Addresses
 New Britain Bar
Grateful for the Hearty Cooperation of County I Lawyers

Judge Francis P. McEvoy, of the superior court, was the speaker at the meeting of the New Britain Law yers' club held last evening at the Burritt hotel, New Britain.
 Judge McEvoy said he has had an enjoyable time during the past two months at Hartford and felt at home in New Britain because the members of the New Britain bar constitute a considerable portion of the Hartford county bar. The spirit of cooperation which he has exper- fenced in Hartford has made him very happy, especially the spirit of cooperation shown by the members of the bar who have been very prompt in their appearances at court
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05

MT Cairns. in answer to a query about the possibility of contamina- tion of the water, stated that he has advocated the construction of an ir- rigation ditch. about two or three feet in depth, topped by a bank which in turn will have constructed on it a barbed wire fence.
 The ditch will carry the surface and drainage water from the golf course land to a point below the dam of the reservoir, which will eliminate any possibility of the water running into the basin.
 The embankment, made of the 'fll" taken from the ditch, will be topped by high fence, resulting in an impenetrable barrier for any in-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
CAIRNS AND MOORE DENY POSSIBILITY
 OF GOLF COURSE CONTEMPLATING WATER
|St Francis Xavier
 | Church Mission
lnclement Weather Has No Appreciable Effect on
 Attendance

In spite of the indictment weather, there is no falling off in the attend ance at the mission at St Francis Xavier church. The place is crowd ed morning and night and the Fathers express much pleasure at the large numbers. The sermons last night were on confession.
 The mission will close next Mon- day night and then the two priests here will leave for Portland, Me, where they will conduct g. novena in Bishop John G. Murray's diocese
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-05
Fell Out About
 a Young Woman
Knife Said to Have Been
 Used in Street BraWI

Dominic Lavargna, Al, of IS New ell street was arrested last evening following a street fight in which it is alleged that a knife was used. One Vincent DeFillo of 50 South Elm street was the youth on the re- ceiving end of the stilletto. He claims that Lavargna was his as- sailant and exhibited a wound in court to-day, which he stated re- quired four stitches tC close.
 The argument was over some in- sulting remark made about a, girl friend of the youths involved. La- vargna is being held under bonds of $200 for a hearing on March 10th.