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The Coolidge examiner., 1931-06-19

Diversion Dam seems to
be a pleasant place to spend
a hot day for picnic parties
and many spend short time
enjoying themselves at that
place. Last Sunday the fol-
lowing families spent the
day there: Mr.. and Mrs. T.
M. Moxley and son, Jay Ed
wards, Mr.. and Mrs. Skou-
sen, Mr.. and Mrs. Craig, Mr..
and Mrs. Doak, and daugh-
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. M. Ware.
The passing Of Stanley E.
Pellow has been a shock and
a genuine loss to entire COM
munity. Mr.. Pellow came to
Coolidge about 2 years ago
and year later returned to
Massachusetts, for his bride
who came with him to Cool
idge and the new home was
opened in North Coolidge
where death paid his visit
last week. The funeral was
held at the home of R. S.
Langford in West Coolidge
Friday evening with Rev. E.
M. Ward in charge. Music
was furnished by a quartette
consisting of Mr.. and Mrs. J.
j. Jones, Mr.. and Mrs.J. F.
Eisenhart and Miss Eliza
beth Jones. The body has
been taken to Boston, Mass
chusetts for burial. Mrs.
PelloW and Mr.. Fellows
mother Mrs. A. Pellow going
on the same train Saturday
morning.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-06-19
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Miss Vivian Hooper Is
spending a few days in Casa
Grande visiting friends.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-06-19

Quite a number of citizens
drove up to Prescott to wit
ness the Indian ceremOnials
last Sunday. It's the 18th an
nual Smoki ceremonial cele-
bration at Prescott Sunday
and drew a record crowd
from all over Arizona and
neighboring states.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-06-19

Mrs. Mary Butler return
ed from Miami Thursday
where she spent a two
weeks vacation and Mrs.
Fay Rachels had charge of
the laundry during her alb
Sence. Mrs. Butler will
again manage the business
beginning Saturday June
goth.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-06-19

Not many airplanes fly
over Coolidge and seeing one
usually causes curiosity.
Monday w. H. Brown and
party arrived by airplane to
place his bid in time for
opening on construction
work at the Casa Grande
Ruins, which were awarded
Monday afternoon.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-06-19

Mrs. r. j. Jones had
charge of the Woman's club
library Thursday afternoon.
Anyone can borrow books
from this library through the
responsibility of a club wo-
man, and they are invited
to take advantage of this
opportunity.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-24

E. B. Warmoth. Los Robes, Te-
hama County, sold his small crop
Of large prunes, dried, for $3.50 a
ton.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-24

Interlocutory Deeree-An interlo-
cutory decree of divorce was grant
ed yesterday afternoon to Mildred
VI. Blackwell from John j. Black
well, on grounds of extreme cruelty.
Mems conditioning and tap class
now forming at Wooda Blesy Dance
Studio 723 Orange. 8tf
Administrator Appointed - s. p.
Williams. public administrator, yes
terday afternoon was granted let
ters of administration in the estate
of FukuSuke Kinjo.
Madame Priser-Frerch designer
and dress-maker, $50 Commercial
St. 6tf
Default Judgment Def q u t
judgement for j. Gordon Jones, ad-
ministrator of the estate of Earl G..
Jones, against L. C. Singletary for
1857 rent due and return to Jones
Of property in Brawley was returned
yesterday afternoon in superior
court here.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-24
MRS. JUDD REMAINS DEFIANT
AFTER ADMITTING HER CRIME

use of her hands the day after she
is alleged to have killed Agnes
LIE Roi and Hedvig Samuelson, de-
spite her claim that she was shot
through the left hand while defend
ing herself from an attack!
This startling disclosure was re-
vealed to the United Press today
by DR.. Louis Baldwin, for whom the
blonde woman without nerves"
worked at a local sanitarium.
There was nothing wrong with
Mrs. Judd on Saturday, the day
after the killings" DR.. Baldwin said
She typed for me all day. 1t is
logical to resume 1 would have OBJ
served a severely wounded hand"
There were other witnesses who
told police Mrs. Judd wore a band
age on her right hand Saturday
Among them was DR.. II. L. Franklin,
also a member Of the Grunon San
itarium staff, who said he saw Mrs.
Judd drive up to the office Satur-
day morning with bandage loose
ly tied around her right hand.
"At the time" said DR.. Franklin,
"I asked Mrs. Judd the reason for
the bandage and she replied
Oh, burned my hand. It's al
right though"
I'VE believe Mrs Judd shot her
own hand after the killings to sup
port a self-defense plea" G. A.
Rodgers, deputy county attorney de-
clared after hearing Dr. Baldwin S
story.
Must Explain Much
Mrs. Judd has a lot of explain
ing to do" Rodgers said in COM
menting on the story she related
in Los Angeles. II for one
do not believe her claim that a
'spat' between three girl friends
turned all by itself into a murder
Gus braWl.'
Officials, clinging stubbornly to
the theory that the woman did not
commit the murders unassisted
concentrated on looking for an ac-
complice
They doubted that a slight wom-
an, such as Mrs. Judd, could drag
heavy trunks from a garage and
load them with two bodies after
dismembering the body Of Miss
Samuelson.
They doubted that Miss Samuel
son first drew a gun and shot, as
related by Mrs. Judd,
They doubted the claim that the
killings climaXed a quarrel between
the three girls, insisting that a
deeper and far more sinister mo-
tive prevailed.
ut was hard to believe" Rodgers
said, that Mrs. judo was strong
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-24
Continued From Page u

the quarrel" she was quoted oy
Taylor as saying.
Il scuffled with Miss Samuelsor
and the gun dropped to the floor
Mrs. LIE Roi hit me on the heac
with an ironing board. I fell tc
the floor. I picked up Miss SAM
nelson's gun. Then I shot them
both
Despite Taylor's statements, Mrs
Judds attorney, Richard Cantillon
once the defender of William Ed
ward Hickman, executed murderer
said she made mo statement OF
legal standing"
And she will make none unit
she goes to trial." he added.
Following her surrender, Mrs
Judd was taken to the Georgie
street receiving hospital where a
.25 calibre bullet was removed from
her left hand. Bullets of the same
size killed Miss Samuelson and
Mrs. LIE Roi.
Fearful OF being detected if she
appeared at a physicians office or
a hospital, Mrs. Judd had suffered
the painful wound for a week with
only applications of "home reme-
dies. Police surgeons said the
hand was badly infected and anti
toxin was administered to guard
against gangrene or lockjaW.
Mrs. Judd's surrender was as un-
usual as it was dramatic
Knowing tina. ler husband, DR.
William C. Judd, Santa Monica
physician. had engaged attorneys to
represent her, she telephoned him
several times during the day.
She disapproved of each suggest
ed meeting place, however, until
Cantillon finally mentioned a fun
eral parlor operated by an old and
close friend of his.
II think that will be all right,
she said over the telephone, send
someone to meet me at Fifth and
Olive street-in front of the Bilt-
more hotel
This location is one Of the busiest
in Los Angeles and in view of hun
dreds Of passersby and many police
men who were looking for her. she
kept the appointment with David
Malloy, employee of Gus Alvarez,
funeral parlor owner.
I'm a little nervous" she told
Malloy, as she entered the auto
mobile that took her to the funer-
al parlors. my hand is hurting
me dreadfully."
PHOENIX, Ariz., Oct. "a. U.P)--
Mrs. Winnie Ruth Judd had full
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-24
Aarte0

LOS ANGELES. Oct. "a. U.P)-
Following are today's market quo
tations:
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-24
French Premier's
Policy Awaited
Continued From Page II

tomorrow when after luncheon with
Secretary of Treasury Mellon today,
Laval goes to Woodley, the home OF
Secretary Stimson, to stay over
night. Stimson plans a stag dinner.
This will be followed by stroll
Sunday morning through the wood
ed slopes OF the beautiful estate
when the two men can talk freely.
It will be the last important con-
versation for Laval leaves for New
York Sunday night or Monday
morning to return to France.
Senator Borah will be at the Slim =
son dinner tonight.
Find Common Ground
Laval had indicated a desire to
take Borah away into corner for
private talk, but in view Of Borah' s
statement yesterday and Layals
subsequent reaction to it, there was
some speculation as to whether this
interview would take place. French
correspondents, after informing
Laval of Borah's utterances, quoted
the French premier as saying he
OlO llOI W thNlAGAi6N pC~T
emics with Senator Borah, or TO
discuss revision of the Treaty Of Ver-
sailles.'
They met at the White House
dinner Thursday night, Borah haV-
ing been invited an hour and a
half before the dinner began. They
came away each enthusiastic in his
praise Of the other. Far apart they
may be on some questions but they
understood each other at first sight
both are frank, outspoken, and
their differences do not diminish
| their respect for each other.
AS a tribute to the importance
attached to his opinions in France
the French correspondents travel
! ling with Laval sought a special
press colSerence with Borah al
which they put frank questions
Z and received frank answers. Borah
told them this country could not
/ guarantee security for France o,
any nation, that disarmament could
only succeed if Europe adjusted
differences as have arisen over the
Polish corridor, Upper Silesia anc
the partition of Hungary. He i'll
sisted the Versailles Treaty must
be revised and Russia recognizec
before real peace can be obtained.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-24
Seed Committee
Holds Meeting

A meeting Of the farm bureau
pure seed committee was held yes
terday in Brawley at the Dunlack
hotel After the luncheon and busi-
ness meeting, the committee in
spected for the second time several
fields where double dwarf milo
maize is being grown from pure
seed
One field grown by J. L. Taecker
was certified by the committee.
which is solely a voluntary group
whose aim is to inspect seed crops,
certifying those which are pure so
that farmers may have the oppor-
tunity Of securing pure seed for
planting.
The group also decided that in
view Of the economic situation it
would recommend harvesting milo
by labor instead Of by machinery,
stating that it could be done for
the same cost, and would provide
needed employment.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-24
RECORD CROWD
IS PRESENT AT
M'CABE MEETING

Two farm centers held meetings
last night, McCabe- Eucalyptus and
Alamo Verde, meeting in the Nc
Cabe and Verde schools respectively
At the former, Judge A. c. Finney
was the chief speaker, discussing
the current membership drive and
the value Of organization TO the
farmers.
Earl V. c. Northrup reported the
last meeting in the absence OF the
secretary, and officers were elected
as follows: E. T. Hewes, chairman:
Q. j. Bradshaw, vice chairman; and
Mrs. c. w. Wolf. secretary.
The remainder of the evening was
spent in dancing, over $50 people
being present, record-breaking at
tendance.
Alamo-Verde farm center passed a
resolution asking the various city
councils and the board of supervi-
sors to pass an ordinance which
fixes a license tax on those who
handle oleomargerine. These IL
cense tax is protection to the dairy
industry and has proven very sue
cessful in Stanislaus county, where
the movement originated. The or
dinance was drawn up by Edison
Abel, attorney for the state farm
bureau.
Ben Stahnlan and Morton Clark
were reelected director and alter
nate. and Mrs. L. c. Hawk, secre-
tary-treasurer.
The children of the school pre-
sented an interesting musical play,
and talks were given by Scott B.
Foulds, secretary manager of the
farm bureau, who spoke on the re-
lation of tariff to agriculture. and
by Frank Beyschlag, farm advisor.
on citrus varieties.
Reports of the membership drive
teams were given and Indicated a
very successful drive. Phil Griffin
spoke on a recent trip to Yosemite
and the meeting ended with motion
pictures.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-24
WEST AND EAST
SHOWN IN FILMS
OVER WEEKEND

There at least is one writer whose
western stories are beyond reproach
and that one is Zane Grey, who for
the past two decades has been Civ
ing enjoyment to American readers
through his splendid novels.
OF these none is more popular
than Riders Of the Purple Sage
which has been made into talking
picture and will play tonight only
at Fox Imperial theatre.
George O'Brien is seen in the
well-remembered role Of Lassiter,
the beloved gunfighter, supported
by Marguerite Churchill in the
leading feminine role, and with
Noah Beery as Judge Dyer. The
play is true to the book and is the
sort that sends ones blood tingling
from start to finish.
For spectacular scenes. thrilling
romance and glorious adventure,
east of Borneo' which plays Sun
day night only. serene critics every
where have given the highest praise.
Startling scenes from the jungle
are woven into a beautiful romance
Of the orient, which reunites an
American and his wife, whose mar
riage had gone on the matrimonial
rocks. Forced to flee for their
lives through a crocodile infested
river, this part of the story gives
opportunity for some of the most
sensational shots" ever made by
a movie camera.
Rose Hobart and Charles Bick-
ford have the leading roles with
Georges Renayent, Lupita Tovar and
Noble johnson in support.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-24
Feeney Head OF
L. S. W. Y. Camp

R. L. Feeney, senior vice-com-
nander Of the Spanish American
war veterans, this week assumed the
duties Of commander of the valley
camp in place of Harry Hedrick, re-
signed.
Hedrick'S resignation was accept
ed at meeting this week and
Feeney took the chair. Prior to the
business session, a pot luck lunch
con with auxiliary members was
enjoyed by camp members.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-24
Three Arraigned
In Police Court

Two women and one man ap-
peared before Judge J. E. Simpson
in police court this morning, the
women being given suspended SEN
tences on condition they leave
town, and the man turned over to
immigration officers.
Ross Gede, 81, who told Judge
Simpson he was born in Russia, was
given in custody of immigration Of
ficials after a lengthy questioning
as to ownership of an automobile
with a Texas license. Gede was
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-24
City and County News Briefs

Clerk Returns w. J. McClel-
land, clerk of the superior court,
was back in the court house today
after a short illness which confined
him to his bed.
DIR. Foncannon-Osteop Med
ical Dental Bldg. Night and Day
Phone 1863. 8tf
Perishable Shipments-A total of
10 carloads of perishables rolled
from Imperial Valley yesterday. &C
cording 10 B. A. Harrington. agri-
cultural commissioner. Shipments
included eight honeydews. five
mixed melons, four of asparagus,
and one each of grapefruit and
honeyballS.
Returning To Valley-Mrs. Leroy
Holt plans to return to the valley
next Wednesday and will be accom-
panied by her son. James NJ. Holt.
of Los Angeles, and her little
granddaughter, Joan.
The Coolest Eating piece IN town
California Hotel Coffee Sbop-air
cooled. Open all night. 15o
Child Life - years $500: John
Martins book was $500, now $3.50.
Phone 2l6-W. 24t1
Loses Navajo Rug-R. L. Rumsey,
l040 South Seventh street, told city
police last night Navajo rug was
stolen from his backyard. The rug
has a white background with a red
and black fringe.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-24

Fire Today-Firemen made a run
to Fifth and Broadway at o'clock
today and discovered a trash fire
burning at the rear of the El Centro
hotel. The blaze from the burning
trash alarmed passersby and the
alarm was turned in. No damage
resulted from the conflagration.
Automobile Stolen - Charlie s
Thomas last night reported to the
sheriff's office theft OF his 1928
Chevrolet roadster, license 6R5327,
from Holtville.
First Thirty Years"-History Of
Imperial Valley is being delivered as
rapidly as possible to advance sub
scribers but any one may obtain his
copy Immediately by calling at His
tory Headquarters. 576 State Street
Ell Centro. Phone IT'S. cote
Judgment Given Judgment by
default for the Standard Oil COM
pany of California against B. c.
and Angie E. Mulyey for Sl235.40
for money due on wares and mer-
chandise was returned by Judge A.
c. Finney yesterday afternoon.
Sentence Srspended-A suspended
sentence to pay a s. fine for viola
ton of the county peddling ordi-
nance was passed on Roy Wheat by
Judge I. Mayfield this morning.
Memorial Stamps Sold - One
half of the 5000 Yorktown memorial
stamps allotted to the local post
office already have been purchased
by patrons of the postoffice, ac-
cording to the postmaster. They
were placed on sale this week.
DR.. A. b. Hanson, Dentist, Davis
Bldg. Extraction specialist.
Bicycle Stolen-Billy Thacker, ABS
Brighton avenue, last night told city
police his Pierce Arrow bicycle was
stolen while he attended the show.
Final Decree Given - A final de-
cree Of divorce on grounds of ex-
treme cruelty was granted yesterday
afternoon to Jennie B. Fitzgerald
from James E. Fitzgerald.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-24

driving the car when arrested last
night. He had no papers to prove
his ownership.
Billie Clemons, 80, and Irene
Brown, 81. appeared on charges of
vagrancy. Fines Of $25 in each case
were imposed, and the fines sus-
pended on condition the women
leave Ell Centre and remain away
four months.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-24

enough to commit the crime alone
when we thought she had two good
hands. With one hand virtually
useless from the wound she claimed
Miss Samuelson inflicted, my theory
is sustained Where doubt prev
iously existed, there is conviction
now.
Asked For Aid
LAS matter of ract," Sheriff j.
R. McFadden interjected, IS h e
claimed her hand was so bad Sun
day that she asked a neighbor to
open a can of salmon for Mister
Cat, her pet. A person unable to
open can cannot dissect a body"
Rodgers worked through the night
preparing extradition papers which
Sheriff McFadden rushed by air
plane to California where Lloyd j.
Andrews. Maricopa county attorney,
will start the fight to return the
woman to Arizona.
First degree murder charges have
been filed against her, which means,
in the event of conviction, that
Mrs. Judd will hang.
Yesterday. before the surrender
of Mrs. Judd. Rodgers told the
United Press he believed narcotic
ring was involved. Today he said
his opinion remained unchanged in
that respect
This isn't an open and shut case
Of shooting in self defense or dur
ing fit Of anger, in my opinion
There is a definite motive and we
will bring it to light before Mrs.
Judd and her accomplice go on
trial. 1t is, in fact, the flimsiest
self-defense plea I ever heard.
For one thing, we'll find out
why Mrs. Judd turned against the
girls after a long period of friend
ship. That is the case for US
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-24
BASS CHOKES PICKEREL

ALBION. Mich, U.P)-A pickerel
weighing Is pounds was taken from
Duck Lake near here. The big fish
had choked to death on a two
pound bass, according to John
Holtz, who made the find. The
pickerel was over four feet long.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-26

At the door Mr.. Lauderdell was re-
ceived by Mr.. James, and shepherded
to the beautiful grounds which sur
rounded the monastery on all sides.
At first sight Mrs. Lauderdell APP
peared an ordinary, rather attractive,
pretty and well dressed gentlewoman.
For an appreciate number OF Sec
onds. the gaze Of DR.. Charters met that
of Mrs. Lauderdell, as the blade of one
| fencer holds that Of another, in silence
and stiffness, as each watches and waits.
The silence was broken by the woman.
"Is she getting better. doctor?"
1T wouldn't say that"
But she's going to, doctor?"
There was q clear note Of anxiety In
Mrs. Lauderdelrs voice.
"a difacult question. 1t depends on
so much"
ION very much, doctor?"
DR.. Charters slowly nodded his head
without speaking, she opened her
| handbag. and from it took a memoran-
dum-case. She scrubbed on one of its
little leaves, and handed 1t to the doc
| tor.
DR.. Charters glanced at the paper
smiled and dropped it, a crumpled pei
let, into the waste-paper basket.
"A thousand thanks" he said.
"Ten thousand" smiled Mrs. Lauder
dell "She's a dear girl"
Eyes, she's dear girl" agreed DR.
Charters, rising. when Is her birthday
by the way? We must have g little
celebration"
"Oh, how nice Of you'll The first Of
September. An easy date to remember
Twenty-one on the first Of September.
September the first" nodded the
doctor, and added, partridge shooting
begins.
Eyes" smiled Mrs. Lauderdell, as hel
husband, accompanied by Mr.. James
approached.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-26

Up a flight Of stairs the doctor led
his visitors, while Mr.. James again
seated himself in the chair by the con-
sulting room door.
Marjorie admitted them to her room.
Hello, uncle" she said, going to Mr..
Lauderdell and returning his kiss. I'm
so glad you've come"
Good afternoon, Aunt Maud" she
added, without Offering her hand.
How are you, darling child?" replied
Mrs Lauderdell, kissing her.
Uncle" she replied, II want to come
away from here"
"Oh, how splendid" cried Mrs. Laud-
erdell with obvious relief Then you
must be better, Marjorie. But we
mustn't be hasty."
mo, no, Marjikins," agreed Mr.. Laud-
erdeI, pinching her cheek.
But Marjorie remained rebellious, ana
the slightest cloud cooled their usual
friendly regard as, almost tearfully, she
kissed her uncle good-by and less af-
fectionately babe his wife farewell.
Entering his consulting room and
closing both doors, DR.. Charters pro-
ceeded to make upon the case-card OF
Miss Marjorie Lauderdell entries show
ing O swift downhill progress accom-
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CHAPTER /.
STRANGE ILLNESS.

STRANGE ILLNESS.
NJ Elbow afternoon sunlight
NH flooded the beautiful yet aus
V tere consultation room. AS the
clock struck 2, DR.. Charters,
followed by his secretary, a
young woman, entered. Seating him
self in his own corner, the doctor
swiftly signed the letters placed before
him, and then, with the words:
Miss Lauderdell in five minutes, !"
dismissed the secretary.
DR.. Charters, craving from his pocket
q bunch of keys attached to gold
chain, unlocked drawer, produced
book, unlocked the book and. leaning
back in his chair, studied the last entry
that he had made in it.
DR.. Charters, proprietor and CHIEF
physician of his famous nursing home,
was quite unlike the popular conception
OF an eminent physician.
A tall, well built and well dresser.
man, he wore nlustache, whiskers ana
beard, in addition to luxuriant locks.
Nor were the doctors nandS 81 I AZ
type usually associated with physllcans,
for they were hairy and heavy, the mn
gers short and blunt.
The doctor touched button beside
his desk; the door, or to be exact, two
doors opened. and a beautiful girl. &C
companied by the secretary, entered the
room.
Miss Lauderdell," said the secretary,
and departed, closing the heavy doors
silently behind her. AS she did so it
could be seen that quietly dressed
man sat on heavy oak seat, once
monkish stall, beside the outer door
which opened into a stone-dagged hall.
Good afternoon DR.. Charters" said
the girl, seating herself.
The doctor studied the young face
framed in curling hair, noting the
healthy paIlor of its complexion, and
the look of grave intelligence and
sweetness.
"How are you feeling today2"