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Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-16
NOTICE OF TIME APPOINTED
FOR PROVING WILL AND
HEARING APPLICATION FOR


In the Superior Court of the State
of California, in and for the Coun-
ty of Imperial, in the matter Of the
Estate of ALICE B. SCHMIDT, De-
ceased;
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that a petition for the probate OF
the will of Alice B. Schmidt. de-
ceased, and for the issuance to R. d.
McPherrin of letters testamentary,
has been filed in this court, and
that Friday, the 9th day of Feb
ruary, 1881, at 2 o'clock P. M, OF
said day, at the courtroom, Dept. 2,
of said court, at the Court House,
in the City of Ell Centre, County of
Imperial, State of California, has
been set for the hearing of said Pc
tition, when and where any person
interested may appear and contest
the same, and show cause, If any
they have, why said petition should
not be granted.
Dated February 13, 1881.
EDWARD II. LAW, Clerk.
BY G. o. KENYON, Deputy Clerk.
14ti0
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-16
RAIN DAMAGES
LETTUCE CROP
BUT AIDS PRICE

Considerable lettuce acreage was
destroyed In last weeks rains, ac-
cording to B. A. Harrigan, agricul-
;ural commissioner, and what re-
mains faces a somewhat brighter
future as regards the market.
The federal state market news
service reports that prior to the
rains the price for lettuce ranged
from S1-l.25. but with the rains,
and the resultant scarcity, the price
jumped as high as S2.75. While no
market has been set as yet for to-
day. local buyers anticipated a mar
ket around 50. Lettuce shipments
are being held up as much possible
in order to, keep up the market
prices
Asparagus has been slowed up oy
the rain and the spring cutting Will
be later than was anticipated pre-
vious to the rains.
Dairymen and those having cattle
out on pasture are suffering con-
siderable damage from the weather
conditions also, according to reports
received by the agricultural COM
missioner. To date, no reports OF
damage to the cantaloupe crop has
been made.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-16
Exchange
NOTICE OF INVITING SEALED
PROPOSALS OR BIDS FOR
FURNISHING CERTAIN CAST
IRON PIPE TO THE CITY
OF Ell CENTRIC

Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned City Clerk of the City
OF FL Centro invites and will re-
ceive at his office in the City Hall
of said City, up to the hour Of 1880
O'Clock P. M. on the 25th day of
February, 1881, sealed proposals or
bids for furnishing the City OF FL
Centre with the following described
pipe, to wit:
1000 feet of 4-inch Glass $50 Bell
e. Spigot Cast Iron Pipe in Il or
l6-foot lengths.
Bidders are requested to submit
bids on such pipe from the foun-
dry, or coast stock, FOB. Ell Centric,
together with an estimate of the
time within which delivery can be
made in Ell Centre.
All proposals or bids shall be ac-
companied by a check payable to
the City of Ell Centre, Certified by
responsible bank, for an amount
which shall be not less than 10 per
cent of the aggregate OF the propo-
sal, or by a bond in said amount
and so payable, signed by two sure
ties, who shall justify before any Of
ficer competent to administer an
oath, in double said amount over
and above all statutory exemptions.
The City Council of said City re-
serves the right to reject any or all
bids.
BY order of said City Council.
Dated this 4th day of February
1851,
j. C. NEAIE. City Clerk of the
CITY Of - Centre, California. l0tl2
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-16
RECREATION FOR
RURAL SECTIONS
TO BE STUDIED

Methods of organizing a wen
rounded evenings program OF re-
creation that will include everyone
of all ages. will be demonstrated at
another series of rural recreation
leaders training meetings, 1t ls an
nounced by the farm advisor s OF
flee. These will be held in the west
wing of the Central Union high
school at FL Centre at 7:45 y. m.
from Monday to Thursday, Febru-
ary % to 26 inclusive. This lead
ers training school will be III charge
of w. P. Jackson o. the American
Recreation association. This school
is a part of the five year program oil
recreation training which is being
sponsored by the agricultural extern
sion service in Imperial county ana
which included the rural dramatics
institute held here in January.
These meeting will be somewhat
similar although not an exact repe-
titior of the meetings held here a
year ago under the same auspices
by John Bradford and are planned
particularly for folks who could not
attend last year.
These recreation training meet
.ngs will not be a formal series OF
| lectures, according to Frank Bey-
schlag, farm advisor. Those who at
tend will learn how to organize all
evening s program by themselves
Spectators are not desired. Those
present will take part in games, old
| fashioned quadrilles and Virginia
reels and will listen to good music
! answer conundrums, tell stories
sing popular songs and participate
! in other forms OF entertainment. Al
! the same time jackson will explain
how these activities may be com.
bined in we'll balanced evening .
program.
The agricultural extension service
is sponsoring this recreation schoo
because it feels that rural people
can worl. together better if they
first play together and get better
acquainted 1t is also believed mix
ing recreation with the business anc
educational activities of farm cen.
ter, All club and other rural organ.
izations will add materially to the
( interest of their meetings. 1t Il
hoped that every rural organization
in Imperial county will be repre-
sented at this recreation school t.
be held in FL Centro February % t
26.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-16
Theatre Manager
Victim OF Thief

Herb Norris, manager of the Fox
Imperial Theatre, was the victim of
a burglar who broke into his room
in a local hotel while Norris was
sleeping last night, and escaped with
S67 in cash and white gold Wal
than watch and chain.
The burglar entered Norris room
by means of a pass key pushing the
key on the inside of the door out.
The money and watch was taken
from the theatre mans trousers,
which were later found in the bath
room of the hotel.
On the watch chain was an Elk S
tooth with the insignia of the Elk's
lodge.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-16
Mrs. Mcpherson
Visits Shanghai

SHANGHAI, Feb. i6. U.P)-Aimee
Semple Mcpherson, travelling around
the world to recuperate from nerv-
Gus breakdown, arrived here today
for a visit to the scenes where she
started her career as an evangelist.
The Los Angeles crusader, accom-
panied by her daughter, Roberta
Semple, was greeted by large crowds
at the dock. She announced that
she would preach sermon tomor-
row night but said she did not in
tend to investigate night life here
by visiting any of the widely known
clubs.
The evangelist told how she start
ed missionary work as a tribute to
her first husband, the late Robert
Semple, and said all her religious
activities years ago were in the
Hongkong area.
The existence of Four Square
gospel mission in Shanghai, similar
to her famous home temple in Los
Angeles, was revealed by Mrs Nc
Pherson for the first time.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-16
NOTICE
INVITING SEALED PROPOSALS
OR BIDS FOR VITRIFIED CLAY
SEWER PIPE FOR THE CITY OF
Ell CENTRIC, CALIFORNIA

Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned City Clerk of the City
of Ell Centro invites and will receive
at his office in the City Hall OF
said City up to the hour of 7:30
O'Clock D. m, on the 25th day OF
February, 1881, sealed proposals or
bids for furnishing the City of Ell
Centro with vitrified clay sewer pipe
and fittings as follows. to-wit:
Approximately 5000 lineal feet OF
eight-inch vitrified clay sewer pipe.
approximately $50 8rx8"x6" vitri-
fled clay sewer wyes.
approximately $50 six-inch ntri-
fled clay plugs.
vitrified clay sewer pipe shall be
of such quality as will meet all the
requirements of Specifications G l3-
"a of the American Society for
Testing Materials, copy of which Is
on file in the office of the City En-
gineer.
Prices quoted or bid shall be for
lineal foot of pipe for each unit
of fittings FOB. FL Centre.
All bids or proposals shall be ac-
companied by a check payable 70
the City of FL Centre certified by a
responsible bank for an amount
which shall not De less than ten per
cent of The aggregate of the propo-
sal or by bond in said amount
and so payable. signed by two sure
ties who shall Justify before any
officer competent to administer an
oath in double said amount over and
above all statutory exemptions.
The City Council OF said City re-
serve the right TO reject any and all
bids.
BY order Of the said Council,
Dated this 9th day OF February.
1891.
J. @. NEALE,
City Clerk Of the City of W
Centre, California. 1tiz
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-16
Death Takes One
OF Twin Sons

Twin boys were born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Don Egan at the Ell Centre
hospital this morning. Pierce Fran
els and his mother are very well but
death resulted for the other twin In
spite of efforts made by firemen to
revive him with the resuscitator.
Funeral services will be conduct
ed tomorrow from Lemons funeral
chapel. Interment will take place
at the Evergreen cemetery.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-16
Miscellaneous For Sale

FOR SALE-Improved strain Of ex-
ira fine Mary Washington as
paragus roots, from selected seeds.
Have sold millions Of plants In
the valley and all fields have
been large producers of first-class
asparagus. Also all varieties of
strawberry plants including the
new "Blakemore" which is taking
the place of the Improved Klon-
dyke and Missionary varieties.
Write for information and prices.
Jamison's Hollywood Ranch Nur-
sery. Box ats. Ontario, Calf.
2Stf
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-16
Wanted - Miscellaneous

WANTED-Yolmg man passenger,
going all or part way to Ohio,
leaving about February 23rd.
Phone Holtyille 40-M-2. 16t2
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-16
Automobiles For Sale

FOR SALE-Lincoln sedan, first
class condition, driven $4,000
miles. Price S750.00 See John P.
Hansen at Bank of America. 16t6
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-16

WANTED-Model A Ford with pick
up bed, four wheel trailer, team,
wagon, harness, movable house.
Cash. Press Box 425. 10t6
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-16
Real Estate Bargains
Il a Il q A \ . :.

Five room, well-built, modern
house. Interior completely re-
decorated. You can look all
over Ell Centre and not find
better buy. ATT Saldalwood
Drive. tidl
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-16

WANTED-Gentlemsn, permanent
ly located, to share room. have
front room adjoining bath. with
hot water. Close in and reasona-
BILE. 623 Brighton st. l4t3
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-16
Situations Wanted
JOE PALOOkA

MADAME DORIE-Now broadcast
ing over KXO. Astrologist; spe-
cial reading, sl00. IT'S Broadway,
Phone 687. l0tI
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-16

WANTED TO RENT-Furnished or
unfurnished 5-room house, perma-
nent. Call 416 13t5
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-16

NANTED-Ford. 1927, good shape.
Cash. If desired, trade in older
good running Ford. Hamburger
Stand, Second and Main. l4t4
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-16

WANTED TO RENT-Furnished or
unfurnished 5-room house. per-
manent. Call 414. l2t5
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-16

CONSULT Nine. Janee, famous
medium at Main Auto Court. l4t2
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-23
Mrs. SHANNON
GIVEN CUSTODY
OF YOUNGSTERS

Considering the stepmother more
suitable at this time to have custo-
dy of the children" Judge A. c.
Finney this morning awarded Gus
tody of Richard and Evelyn Shah
non TO Mrs. Alta Shannon denying
the claim of Mrs. Florence Monsees,
mother of the children.
Richard and Evelyn are children
OF James Shannon, victim of the
recent outfall sewer tragedy north
of Imperial
Mrs. Monsees was formerly Shan
mons wife. She had entered pc
titicn for guardianship of the
children in opposition to the same
petition made by Mrs. Shannon.
second wife of Shannon.
Beginning Saturday morning, a
court hearing on the fitness of each
woman tC have custody of the
children lasted through yesterday
and until this morning.
In awarding ne children to Mrs.
Shannon. Judge Finney expressed
the hope Mrs. Monsees will con-
duct herself in such a manner as
to warrant finally granting her
custody of her children. Mrs. Mon
sees wept when she heard the de-
cision.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-23
PETITION
JUVENILE
M d25

III the Superior Court of the State
Of California in and for the
County of Imperial, in the Mat
ter of Florence Lorraine Hum
phrey, a person coming under the
Juvenile Court Law.
To the above entitled court:
The petition of Thomas c. Rid
dies and Susie W. Riddles respect
fully shows:
That there is within the County
of Imperial, State o. california, a
person named Florence Lorraine
Humphrey.
That said Florence Lorraine Hum
phrey is under the age of twenty
one years, to-wit: of the age OF q
years, or thereabouts.
That said florence Lorraine Hum
phrey, a person coming within the
provisions of Sub-diy l. section ID
of that certain act of the legislature
of the State of California, entitled
An act to be known as the juvenile
court law, and concerning persons
under the age of tWenty-one years,
and in certain cases providing for
their care, custody and mainten-
ance; providing for the probation
ary treatment Of such persons, and
for the commitment OF such per-
sons to the Whittier State School
and the Preston School of Industry
the California School for Girls, and
ether institutions; establishing pro-
baton officers and a probation COM
mittee to deal with such persons
and fixing the salary thereof pro-
viding for the establishment of de-
tention homes for such persons; fix
ing the method of procedure and
treatment or commitment where
crimes have been committed by
such persons; providing for the pun
ishment of those guilty of offenses
with reference to such persons, and
the juvenile court law approved
March 8, 1909, as amended by an act
approved April 5, 1911, and as
amended by an act approved June
l6, 1918, and all amendments there
of, and all acts or parts of acts III
consistent herewith" approved June
), 1915, and amendments thereto;
Who has been left in the care and
custody of another without any
means of support.
That the facts bringing said per-
son within the provisions of said
sub-div. of said act, are as follows
That child has been abandoned
by father for about three years and
that whereabouts of father are UNI
! known.
That the names and residences
of the parents Of said minor are.
Van Humphrey, Unknown; Mother
not living.
That the person or persons hav-
ing the custody or control of said
Florence Lorraine Humphrey are.
Thomas G. Riddles and Susie w
Riddles.
Wherefore, your petitioner prays
that this honorable court make an
order adjudging and declaring said
Florence Lorraine Humphrey to be
made a ward of the court and deal
with said person as provided in the
act of the legislature above referred
to.
Dated May 18th, 1881.
THOMAS G. RIDDLES,
SUSIE w. RIDDLES,
Petitioners.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-23
LEAGUE FORMED
FOR STUDY OF
TAX NJ ALTERS

Something like a hundred tax
payers of Imperial county organized
into a taxpayers league at the
courthouse last night, adopting by
laws and setting the last Monday
in June as the date for election of
an executive committee.
The league, which, at previous
meeting of its sponsors had given
ialmost til> en::re time to discus
sion of the proposed All-American
canal contract, does not mention
the canal project or any specific
project in its bylaws other than
Ito say that its purpose is the in
Iquiry into and study Of tax prob
lens of the city, county and irri-
CATION district.
Ranchers from all sections of the
valley attended the session last
night at which George Buffers of
Brawley presided. Although no
public notice was given OF the meet
ing large delegations from Holtville.
Brawley and El Centre as well as
more distant sections of the county
crowded into the courtroom.
1t was obvious from the remarks
.of many OF the ranchers present
that they had understood the pri-
mary purpose of the organizers OF
the league was the discussion of the
canal contract. This specific OBJ
ject, however, the leaders of the
movement denied, saying that the
sole purpose of the league is the
study and remedy of tax problems
generally.
The league is seeking new MEM
berships and by its bylaws will ac-
cept anyone who pays taxes in Inn
perial county.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-23
Automobiles For Sale
Choose Your Car From
These Bargains Listed
Below:

1851 Studebaker Commander sedan,
free wheeler .................... $l505 90
1929 Buick Roadster, good condi-
ton ........ S795. 90
1928 Standard Buick Sedan, new
rubber S495 90
1928 Standard Buick Coupe, extra
good condition .................... $495. 90
1929 Essex Roadster, good condi-
ton OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1895 90
1929 Essex Sedan, very good shape,
at ............................... $395.00
1927 Buick Standard Sedan, ready
to go .................................. 1896. 90
1880 Model A Ford Coupe, a dandy,
at ............................. $495 90
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-23
NOTICE

/ Fred Lake convict No. (33762)
San quentin, sentenced from I'M
perila County May 18th, 1920. Am
applying for executive clemency.
Signed FRED LAKE.
June 8 80 days
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-23
Los Angeles Plans
Higher Tax Rate

LOS ANGELES, June %. QP)-
The new tax rate for Los Angeles
county probably will be 10 TO IS
cents higher for the 1882 fiscal
year, it was indicated today.
An increase OF approximately
S5,000,000 in the new budget viii
make this increase necessary, Her.
bert A. Payne, county auditor. de-
clared when speaking before the
board Of county supervisors late
yesterday.
Payne said that a tax increase of
one cent would raise 100000 in the
county. Since the budget Increase
was s4,9l9,630 the basic tax Increase
would Of necessity have 70 be IS
cents.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-23
TICKER AN ODD1TY

STUCK TICkER AN UDDIIf
PHOENIX, AriZ. (UP)-An Ari-
zona oddity was eliminated the
other day when a stock market
ticker, the first in the history Of
Arizona, was installed by Phoenix
broker.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-23
Special Notices
LiUe Stock For Sale

FOR SALE-Brood sows and feeder
pigs. Jack Hauser. across from
Rio Grande Oil Co., Imperial.
1910
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-23
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
Petitioners.


COUNTY OF IMPERIAL, SIS.
Thomas c. Riddles and Susie w
Riddles being sworn, says, that they
are the petitioner in the above en-
titled matter; that they have read
the foregoing petition, and know
the contents thereof; that the same
is true of their own knowledge, ex-
oept as to the matters which are
therein stated on their informal
ton or belief, and as to those mat
ters, that they believe it to be true,
THOMAS c. RIDDLES.
SUSIE w. RIDDLES.
Subscribed and sworn to before
me, this 18th day of May, 1881.
(SeaD EDWARD II. LAW,
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
of the Superior Court, Imperial
County.
BY G.. o. KENYON,
Deputy Clerk
June 2, 8, 16, %.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-23
Miscellaneous For Sale

HEAD CORN for sale. y mile west
McCabe school. $l7.00 per ton.
John Goss. 23t5
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-23
Ye Fireside Gift Shoppe

Gifts Which Are Different"
Bridge prizes and tally cards, greet
ing cards and gifts for all ages on
all occasions. Women's Exchange
Open evenings. 637 He'll Ave.
Phone 973
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NEW HAVEN,
2se MAssACHUsETTs AVE. NE.
Modern fireproof building, fronting two
streets. Units of l room and bath at
$50 to 2 large rooms. tiled bath and
kitchen for S62.
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NOW rN1ORED

NOW COLORED.
732 Park Rd. N. Who'd. sttrac. apt
alcove, Murphy bed; rms. kitch.. bath
sleep. porch. Res. Mgr. or Gle. 0979.
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GLASGOW COURTS,
$40 RHODE ISLAND AVE. N. E.
1 room, kitchen, bath with Murphy bed
for SAG so. Frigidaire. Manager.
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THE MARCHETA
Newly Decorated

317 TENTH ST. N. e.
Two rooms, kitchen. dinette. shower.
bath. free Frigidaire porch. two expos
ures; rent $3.50 month See resident
manager.
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Employment
HELP WANTED-FEMALE IS

AGAk WANA EN1ALE Do
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. typists, book.
Keepers, clerks. saIermen, needed daily,
BOYD'S. 1888 3 st. \. W. MAI. 1888.
WAITRESS--Experienced, wanted. Apply
1244 9th st. N. E., I'd floor.
SALESGIRL for candy department.: wage
ana commission on sales: only those
willing to work Sundays and evenings need
apply: Experience necessary. Address
Herald. Box 235.
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2112 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. w.
rooms, kitchen, bath, S35.
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EUROPE THINKS
. FRANCE MAY
BRING RUIN
Rep. Schneider Says Treaty
of Versailles Must Be Re-
written in Fear of Reds

Widespread fear exists through
out Europe that the international
policies of France may engulf the
whole of Central Europe in revolu.
ton and Communism, Representa-.
tive George j. Schneider (RO Of
Wisconsin declared today.
Basing his statements upon an
investigation of conditions in Ger
many, Denmark, and England,
Schneider said France holds the
key to return of normal condi.
tionS throughout Europe. He de.
clared:
"There is a strong impression
I'm Great Britain that France
is assuming the position Of
financial and military dictator
Of Europe.
Revolution Threatens
"The feeling is widespread
that the attitude Of France will
lead to revolution and Commu.
nism, which will engulf not only
Germany but the whole Of
Central Europe"
Although European conditions
Outwardly are not threatening,
visits to the homes Of citizens and
Intimate discussions with citizens
Of all classes reveal extreme
poverty, he said, adding:
"Until the Versailles Treaty
is rewritten and reparatiOn pay
ments are revised downward OF
terminated, there can be no
stability of economic conditions
i'm Europe or restoration OF
world prosperity.
Tripped Moratorium
Frances position prevented
the moratorium Of President
Hoover from having the favor
able effect expected, by refusing
to make the moratorium COM
pIete.
"France sits on top of the
world, dOmineering other Eu-
tropean countries. She holds it
within her power to relieve Eu-
rope by abandoning her atti-
fude Of demanding the last
pound Of flesh from Germany"
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Fireme1e Give Butler
Dozen Silver GObLets

BALTIMORE, Md, Sept. 30
Maj. Gen. Smedley D. Butler, re-
firing commandment of the Marine
Corps at Quantico, Va, was pre-
sented with dozen silver goblets
by the Baltimore City Fire De-
partment at a testimonial dinner
yesterday.
In accepting the gift, General
Butler said:
'Next to Marines and police
men, I like firemen best. A fire
man will try anything once. I
am going out to make a. living
now, but in my spare time, /
am going to keep on being a
fireman"
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s13 MARYLAND AVE. NE.
Quiet residential section. rooms
kitchen. bath, $47.6O.
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Announcements
LOST AND FOUND

urday or Sunday, valued for sentimental
reasons $25 reward, Adams $751;.
SRACELET-Platinum diamond, sapphire
vicinity 4th and Rittenhouse SITS. N. W.
liberal reward. GEO. 396S-J.
LADY'S WRIST WATCH-White gold
Bulcva, link bracelet. lost vicinity down
town section: reward. Cap. lights. 43.
LOsT-From auto: last Friday in District.
revolver: .3S caliber Colt property Met.
Police Dept. Reward if returned to Police
Dept. or Atlantic 0234.
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113a 18th ST. n

1888 14TH ST. n. W.
Near Thomas Circle and walking dis
tance downtown. rooms, kitchen,
bath, $40.