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Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-29
NEW GAS PLANT
TO BE FINISHED
IN NEAR FUTURE

Work Is progressing very salts
factorily on the new air butane
gas plant now under construction
by Natural Gas Corporation of Cal
ifornia, according to E. M. Lindsey,
general manager, who is a visitor
in Ell Centro this week.
Lindsey also states that due to
the rapid headway which has been
made, it is felt the plant should be
ready to cut over some time dur
ing the latter half Of November,
which is slightly ahead of the or
iginal schedule.
The survey of gas appliances in
use in this district has been COM
pleted by Natural Gas Corporation
OF California, and complete ar
rangements have been made for the
rapid adjustment of appliances at
the time the new plant is COM
pleted.
These adjustments will be made
with no charge to the consumers
and the city will be divided into
districts so that the work may be
accomplished with minimum
amount of inconvenience to all
concerned. Definite dates for the
adjustments in each district will
be announced several days in ad-
vance, SO that consumers will be
ready for the adjusters when they
arrive.
In addition to the building of tn
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-29

Indians and grapefruit were the
subjects of the varied talks made
at yesterdays Ell Centro Chamber
of Commerce luncheon. Mrs. Lucy
O. Miller, of Guatay, told of the
history and customs of the Diegue-
no Indians, and Bruce l.. Moore,
manager of the Desert Citrus EX-
change, gave an interesting talk on
the outlook for the grapefruit in
dustry at the present time. Because
of the large acreage of grapefruit
planted. the only solution of mar
keting the grapefruit crop each year
is by increasing the consumption,
stated Moore. California and Ari-
zona, he said, have $4,000 acres of
grapefruit planted, of which but
about so per cent is bearing and
this amount is but l3 per cent of
the entire amount which is planted
in the world. SO per cent OF which
is planted in the United States.
Under normal production one-half
carload can be produced to the acre.
according to the speaker, which
would make the production of Ari-
IONA and California, when all
planted is bearing, over 10000 car
loads and the total production Of
the world almost 100000 carloads
The heavy production which
grapefruit growers have to look for
ward to was indicated by the speak
er when he stated that only one
half of the planted grapefruit in
Imperial Valley is yet full bearing,
while in Texas 10000 acres is bear
ing and $4,000 bearing. In or
der that there may be a market for
this increased production, according
to Moore, the consumption of grape
fruit annually must be increased
from seven and three-fourths
grapefruit per year per person to
l0l@ grapefruit per year per person.
and this increase must be made
west of the Rocky Mountains.
which is the territory of logical
expansion for Arizona and Califor-
MIA grapefruit. Moore then de-
Scribed the plans for advertising in
this western section. From the 10
cent per box deducted for advertis-
ing purposes, $92,4 400 will be raised
this year, it is expected, of which
80 per cent will be used for dealer
service, display and demonstration:
% per cent for radio advertising,
81 per cent for newspaper adver-
tiSing and the remainder for out
door advertising and miscellaneous
expenses.
The growers of Imperial Valley
and Arizona must realize the lob
that is ahead" stated Moore. Our
own valley is the weakest part of
the scheme for cooperative mar
keting, with hardly so per cent of
the growers marketing through the
exchange. Unless they get together
they cannot succeed, for grapefruit
can succeed only along cooperative
lines with 100 per cent support of
the grapefruit growers themselves"
Mrs. Miller, who has made stu
dy of the American Indian, de-
scribed the Diegueno tribe, which
at one time extended from the east
ern section of Cuyamaca to the
mountains east of the Imperial
Valley, and from San Felipe to the
Mexican border and told Of the STU
pidity of the white race which has
given these native Americans but
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-29
DRIVE TO BOOST
DAIRY PRODUCTS
WILL CONTINUE

In a continuation of the cam
paign started last spring by the Ell
Centre Chamber of Commerce to
increase the use of Imperial County
dairy products, Frank Beyschlag
George L. Winright and Miss Dor
othy Spear of the county farm ad-
visorS office, together with Dr.
Warren F. Fox, county health Of
ficer, have arranged series of lee
lures to be given on the increased
use of milk and other dairy prod
ucts. Speakers have been secured
who will appear before all the wom-
ems clubs of the valley, parents and
teachers associations and child well
fare clinics and dates are now being
arranged for the lectures to be
given to these bodies on the benefits
of milk and fresh dairy products.
Similar talks will also be given
over the radio and newspaper arti-
cles published on the subject which
is SO important to the people of
| Imperial valley.
Last spring the Ell Centre cham
/ Der furnished window cards to all
the drug stores, cafes and reStau-
rants in Ell Centro and the Retail
Market Milk association cooperated
in placing these cards in public
places. In addition, posters were
placed on all the delivery wagons
of the Imperial Ice and Develop
ment company and speakers were
obtained to start a campaign for
greater use of local dairy products.
Definite increases in the use of I'm
perial Valley dairy products were
noted before the summer and this
increase has been maintained, al
though the county as a whole is still
far below the goal set of a quart of
milk day for every child and a
pint for every adult in the county.
In conducting this campaign, di-
rectors Of the Ell Centro Chamber
state that it is hoped not only to
increase the use of milk for the
purpose of building the health OF
the people of Imperial Valley, but
in a dairy community Of this kind
the consumption of dairy products
should be far higher than it is At
present.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-29
Affidavit Tells
OF Threats Made
BY Heads Victim

Disclosing more of the defense
to be pleaded when j. w. Head
comes to trial November 2 for the
murder of Ernest Puryear, attor-
neys for Head today procured
foreign subpoena for T. C. and Eliz-
abeth Blakemore of San Fernando.
Mr. and Mrs. Blakemore will
testify. according to an affidavit
filed to secure the subpoena, that
Puryear has been heard to make
threats to kill Head and his entire
family, and that in their opinion he
was a dangerous man and possessed
of a violent temper.
They also will testify Puryear
had an automatic and a blackjack
in his possession, the affidavit said
According to members of the dis
trict attorneys staff, Blakemore is
a brother-in-law of Mrs. Jessica
Puryear, divorced wife of the map
who was shot by her father.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-29
BLUE BOOK OF
STATE TO HAVE
IMPORTANT DATA

Californias 1891 Blue Book -
will not only be an authoritative
statistical encyclopedia, but, says
Secretary of State Frank Jordan, it
will be an interesting publication.
And in support of his assertion
the secretary of state sends to B..
A Harrigan a remarkably well
written and complete article deal
ing entirely with Imperial county.
This article is to become a chapter
in the Blue Book.
Imperial county. The Winter
Garden of America, has been trans
formed from q harsh, uninViting
desert where cactus and sage brush
thrived, to a veritable Garden of
Eden with q population of 60,903.
says the article in its opening par
agraph.
1t proceeds to show that Imperial
is the tenth largest county and
in graphic language points to The
scores of interesting and important
advantages which are Imperial
county's.
Accompanying the articles are
numerous pictures and illustrations
that make 1t all the more readable.
In order that there may oe no
serious errors, the secretary of
state has submitted the entire
chapter 10 Harrigan with the re-
quest that he have it carefully
checked by authorities in tue coun-
ty who will correct any mistakes
that may have crept into the man
uscript.
I'VE are indeed grateful to the
secretary for this innovation IN
the context of the Blue took,
Harrigan said today Statements
contained in that book will have
more weight than any independent
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-29
Cupid Ahead Of
Divorce Mill

Even though Dan Cupid has fall
len down badly of late on the jop
of promoting matrimony. a study of
records in the county clerks office
shows the little waif is still fairly
competent skipper for the bark Of
matrimony.
During the last six months. a
close scrutiny showed 108 marriage
licenses have been issued In the
county clerks office Turning to
the red ink side of the ledger book,
it was found that only AZ divorce
suits were filed during that time.
Slightly more than AZ were granted.
some suits which we're filed earlier
coming to trial in that time.
Summer and vacation days. how
ever, always bring a rush in the
marriage line and a slack in d.
vorces, according to deputies in the
clerks office, while winter, per-
yersely, brings a greater boom in
the divorce business.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-29
CHAMBER HEARS TALKS ON
GRAPEFRUIT AND INDIANS

two and one-half acres of land
each, often arid and untillable soil,
and SO depleted the race that but
one family remains on the El Ca
jon reservation, four families on
another San Diego reservation and
but one half-breed married to a
white wife on the Laguna reserva-
ton, once the home of thousands
OF peaceful, industrious Indians.
The Dieguenos, according to Mrs.
Miller, are friendly, loyal, poetic and
religious, with a religion somewhat
resembling that of the Christian
faith. She described their beliefs
in protecting gods, their marriage
laws, which are mainly monogo-
nous and their divorce laws which
are seldom used. Their tools and
crafts were also described and il
luStrated by miniature wickiups.
bow made of mountain ash, with
deer tendon string, arrows made of
reed tipped with desert thorns and
ollas, some black with age and
others of modern make, designed
dllQ COIOl GU. lie 1IlOldIl QOllS
made by Mrs. Miller to demonstrate
the types of Indian and their cloth
ing attracted much attention and
each had feather head dress, bead
ed shirts and trousers and tiny
leather or straw moccaSins or SAN
dals. What might well be the orig
in of the baby bunting rhyme
was shown by tiny clay Indian
doll in a papoose basket made of
rabbit skin with a feather top to
protect the baby from the sun. The
speaker is one of the few persons
who have made a study of the In
dians of this section and her re-
search has brought out facts which
make the Dieguenos as romantic
and interesting as the Yuma In
dians who were their neighbors to
the east or the famous Shoshone.
whose land bordered theirs to the
north
Through the courtesy of Station
KXO the Hill Billies of the Rocky
Mountains gave a short program.
which was greatly enjoyed by those
attending the luncheon.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-29

new plant, considerable work is be-
ing done on the present gas distri-
button system and when this is
completed, Ell Centro will have one
of the most modern and up to date
gas systems for any community its
size.
Lindsey states that Imperial VAL
ley is one Of the bright spots in
the territory served by Natural Gas
Corporation OF California and that
general business conditions here
are very good as reflected in the
activities of his company.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-29
Valleys Store
Of Hay Is Less

Much less alfalfa hay exists in
the valley at the present time than
existed at the same time last year,
according to B. A. Harrigan, agri-
cultural commissioner.
The water shortage experienced
early in the fall is partly to blame
for the decrease since many farm
ers lost one cutting of hay as a
result.
Scarcity OF the hay is reflected
in the Los Angeles market which
has been rising slowly but steadily
during the past weeks. Hay grow
ers report that buyers, who have
been absent from the valley for
some months, are re-appearing and
making offers on hay.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-29
RENO AIR TRAVEL INCREASES

RENO, New. U.P)-Indicating that
prospective divorces wish to get
here in a hurry to start serving
their six weeks under the divorce
residence law, is the announcement
by airport officials that air travel
in and out of this city has increased
more than 100 per cent this year,
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-29
THIRST CURE" SUCCESSFUL

PHILADELPHIA, U.P0 The
thirst cure" new method of
warding off eble-mindedness and
the after-effects of head injuries
by depriving the patients of drink
ing water, has been tried with sue
cess at the Temple University Medi-
cal Center, according to an an
nouncement made by DR.. Temple
Fay, professor of neuro-surgery at
the center.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-29

publication of our own or others.
Our people will lock forward eager
" to the issuance of the new Blue
Book with its complete exposition
of all phases of California agricul-
ture, industry, scenic wonders, and
other assets peculiar to this great
state
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-29

In England and Wales prospects
are for a fairly good apple crop
with plums and pears generally poor
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-25
NOOSEHE1RT LEGION
INVITES PUBLIC TO
HEAR MSS SMITH

MooSeheart Legion is looking for
ward to tonight when Miss Kather-
inc Smith of Mooseheart. Illinois,
grand recorder of the Women of
Mooseheart Legion. will be the guest
of the local chapter at a meeting
in the new Moose home at 8 clock,
At this time special entertainment
will be provided and the public Is
invited to attend the meeting and
to meet Miss Smith who is a woman
Of vast experience in organization
work.
Not only a success in business,
Miss Smith is an experienced politi-
clan and has held political offices
which have fallen to few women.
At the close of the 1924 presiden-
tial campaign in which she played
an active part. she became affiliated
with Mooseheart and has been con-
nected with its extension work ever
since.
An able speaker Of great personal
charm. Miss Smith will give an ad-
dress of interest TO all. OF parti-
cular interest TO the members OF the
order will be her discussion OF its
work and of the plans for the Cleye-
land convention.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-25

Al special meeting in the Mas
chic Temple last night, Oasis
Shrine No. 0, w. S. of j., was hon
o-ed by the Official visit of the su-
preme worthy high priestess, Mrs.
Jean Haines Terry of Illinois, head
Of the International order.
The Temple itself was beautifully
decorated and made a fitting back
ground for the beautiful and i'm
pressive ceremonies. The lodge
room was decorated with masses of
pink sweet peas, artistically ar
ranged in baskets. and with 4 pro-
fusion OF white sweet peas and
snapdragons. AS Mrs. Terry was
escorted to the East she was pre-
sented with a lovely bouquet of red
roses from the local shrine.
approximately 60 people were
! present to witness the exemplifi-
cation of the ritualistic work after
which the group adjourned to the
banquet hall for a delicious sup
per.
Here decorations were in keeping
with Washington birthday, bowls
Of red sweet peas being arranged at
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-25
MISSIONARY GROUP
ELECTS OFFICERS
FOR COMING YEAR

Mrs. George Dundas was elected
president of the Presbyterian mis-
sionary society at the meeting held
yesterday afternoon with Mrs. w
J. Clements at her home, 670 Olive
avenue.
Mrs. Elmer Heald was chosen as
president and Mrs. j. c. Rous-
er as secretary treasurer for the
coming year.
An exceptionally interesting pro-
gram whose theme was American
ization work among the foreign
born, and the Mexican in particular,
was given, beginning with talk by
Rev. Won Wagner of the Brawley
Methodist mission. who spoke on
matters connected with the mission.
Mrs. Bertha Judd, Americanization
teacher, gave an excellent report on
her work among the foreigners III
the city.
A letter from Miss Saran Reed,
who is we'll known to many FL Cen
trans for her efforts in behalf of
migratory workers, was read in the
meeting, and gave an interesting
description of her work at the
Neighborhood house in Los Angeles.
Musical numbers were enjoyed and
at the conclusion of the program,
Mrs. Clements served dainty re-
freshmentS to the group.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-25
MILK SHOULD Be
ADDED TO WAFFLE
BATTER GRADUALLY
This Method Insures a Smooth,
Light, Lumpless Batter

Every cook knows that it is risky
to pour all the milk at once into the
flour when making waffles. In spite
of vigorous stirring the batter will
Invariably contain Jumps.
Coffee roasted in bulk also in
wolves risk. Even the most skilled
operator cannot prevent variation
in the roast because the quantity
is too large to handle. AS a result,
some of the coffee berries are over
done and some underdone. Such
variation in the roast causes varia-
tion in flavor.
Realizing this, Hills Bros, in
San Francisco, perfected and pat
ented process that roasts every
coffee berry evenly. By automatic
control, only a few pounds at a
time pass through the roasters in
which heat is also automatically
controlled. When the coffee finally
leaves the roasters, it is perfectly
uniform in color and roast and
gives a delicious flavor in the cup
that no other coffee can equal.
No matter when or where you
buy Hills Bros. Coffee, it is as
fresh and complete in its exclusive
flavor and aroma as when it came
from the roasters. This is because
Hills Bros. Coffee is packed in
vacuum-a process that takes air,
which destroys coffee flavor, from
the can. The ordinary air-tight can
does not keep coffee fresh. Hills
Bros. Coffee is sold everywhere. Ask
for it by name and look for the Arab
the trademark - on the can.
Hills Bros. Coffee, Inc, Los
Angeles, Calf. 0Iosl
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-25
LIONS ENTERTAIN
WITH DINNER PARTY

Red and white and blue decora-
tons and flowers made the Ten
Thousand club an attractive back
ground for the dinner bridge given
last night for the Lions club and
their wives.
Covers were laid for 48 guests and
a delicious dinner was served under
the direction OF the club commit
tee Bridge followed and at the end
Of the game, prizes for high scores
were presented to Miss Isabella Ross
and Russell Broadbeck. and the sec
ond to Mrs. c. w. Baker and Clar-
enoe Smith, while Melvin King held
the low score for the evening.
Credit for this successful party Is
due the committee consisting OF
Harry Horton, chairman. and c. c.
jenkins, Norman Lombard and
Ernest Sanders.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-25
lOf Interest to Women
Churches
Schools
GUILD MEETS AT
BREEDLOFE HOME

Mrs. Roy E. Breedove was hostess
to the members of ST. Pauls Epis-
copal guild at the meeting held yes
terday afternoon at her home i'll
Heber.
Discussion on the redecoration of
the church, which is being conduct =
ed under the auspices of the guild.
occupied the greater part of the
business session. Tea was served by
the hostess.
Rev. Charles Wilson Baker, vicar
of st. Paul's, was present at the
meeting and the members there in
cluded Mesdames w. A. Tondro.
Roy E. Breedove, Norman Lombard
b. F. Whiting. Harry Horton, c.
Jennings. c. S. Thatcher, L. S.
Bougler, c. w. Baker, l. A. Thomas.
T. B. Pasteur and J. T. Devore.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-25
OF MUSIC
RECITAL TOMORROW

Tomorrow night the first OF the
two recitals to be given this week
by students of the Academy of Mu-
sic Will take place at 8 0 clock IN
the studio.
This concert will be given by the
advanced pupils and will consist OF
piano and pipe organ numbers. The
public is extended cordial invita-
ton to be present at this recital and
also at the ore Saturday night.
On this latter occasion, at 7:30
o clock, the primary and interme-
diate students will perform, and as
sisting in the program will be Amy
Takahashi and Betty Sisiki. who
will give q japanese dance in cos
tune
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-25
LOCAL COUPLE
WE'D IN YUMA

Another Yuma wedding OF inter
est 10 many FL Centrans was that
which took place yesterday at the
court house when Miss Frances
Kirchner and Louis Vogel, both OF
this city were united in marriage.
They returned to El Centro after
the ceremony and held their we'd
ding supper at the California hotel
q number Of friends and relatives
being present for the occasion.
Mrs. Vogel is the daughter of
Henry Kirchner of Santa Rosa and
has been in the valley only SIN
months Vogel is proprietor Of the
Alpine bowling alley. His parents
are living in Switzerland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vogel will make
their home at the California hotel
for the present.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-25
SUPREME PRIESTESS VISITS OASIS
SHRINE AT MEETING LAST NIGHT

intervals down the length of the
table, while in the intervening
spaces, greenery and clusters of red
cherries were placed. Place cards
and red tapers were on the same
theme and at each place was a
tiny red hatchet buried in the IA
NOUS cherry tree.
Included in the supreme worthy
high priestess' official party was
Elizabeth Lewis. worthy high priest
ess of Damascus Shrine of Santa
Ana: the following Santa Ana
members. Eva Mae Mcconnell,
Marian B. Wallace; Maude E.
Schneider, worthy high priestess OF
Pacific Shrine Of Santa Monica;
Lura Morrison. worthy high priest
ess of Hollywood Shrine, Hollywood
and Ray Herrel and Estelle Herrel
Of Hollywood: Clara Reid. worthy
high priestess of Emmanuel Shrine
of Huntington Park; John Richards
Millicent Richards and May Allen
of Huntington Park and Laura
Little. worthy high priestess, OF
Bethlehem Shrine, San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-25
Society
Clubs
MRS. T. c. CAPEN HOSTESS At
CHARMING BRIDGE LUNCHEON

One Of the most delightful af-
fairs OF the week from the social
standpoint was the bridge lunch
con given yesterday at the Barbara
Worth hotel by Mrs T. c. Capen
for the produce ladies in the valley
and for a number Of other friends.
Long tables were attractive!y ar
ranged in the main dining room,
bowls of red and white sweet peas
making effective bits OF color while
tall red candles, placed at intervals
down the length of the table. COM
pleted a pretty picture.
Place cards and nut cups were
symbolical of Washington birth
day, and the menu itself was carried
out IN the red and white color
scheme. tiny individual cherry
pies being the piece de resistance.
Following the luncheon the guests
adjourned TO the mezzanine floor
for an afternoon of bridge at the
conclusion of which prizes were
awarded to Mrs. Arthur Edgar for
high score, to Mrs. Walter Farley
for second. to Mrs. J. Drummond
l1uSlOH 4OI tIllIu anu 10 MIS-. LOUIS
Fontana for low.
Mrs. Capen was assisted during
the afternoon by Mrs. J. w. Dono-
hue, Mrs. Royal Urick. and Mrs.
Fontana.
The guest list for this smart af-
fair included Mesdames Elizabeth
Embury, c. Hebert Lee, o. j. Jen-
nings, w. L. Apple, c. a. Jennings,
J. W. Donohue, J. S. Strobel. Jack
Carver. Virgil Norris, John ZenoS.
Walter Farley, NJ. j. Wolinski. w
j. Elvander. j. A. Straub, Royal
Urick, o. H Hensler, Martin c.
Wahl, Charles Freedman, Hal Allen,
L. B. Sable. Sidney Justman, L. c.
House. Guy Sawyer. Clyde Bates;
Louis Fontana, E. J. Macy. L.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-25
YUMA WEDDING OF
LOCAL INTEREST

Miss Melba Coon of e. Centre
and Jimmy Berry of CaleXico were
married yesterday in Yuma at the
court house, the news OF their
marriage delighting their many
friends in this city.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Lake Coon OF this city
and graduated from Central Union
high school in 1890.
Berry is resident of Calexico
and is connected with the Ambort
Dairy in that city. Mr. and Mrs.
Berry will make their home in Ca
lexico where they will be delighted
to see their friends.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-25

K. Small, A. r Truax, Z. Y. Foley
H. Sepron. Arthur Edgar. Leroy
Holt Paul Blenkiron, R D. Nc
Pherrin, Earle c.. Davis. Paul
Gregory, Jake Lapidus. Oscar En-
gleman and daughter. r. Sticket,
Eva Witt. Bartholomew, Frank
Schoenfelder. Warren Hawley,
Charles Nolan, J. Drummond Hus-
ton. w. Hunt. A. NJ. Setback, Denny
Isbell H. Hitzl. E O. Carter. H. c.
Diller. Norman E. Dupon. V. Gala
ran, Mark Mazee. and the Misses
Caroline Taylor and Ruth Jane
De Wright
Brawley guests included Mes
danes Jim Connors, John Johnston,
S. Carey. J. w. Handy, H. H. Law
Cal Butterfield. A. S. Ga-guilo
Parckett and Leroy Hatch.