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uced .hat It Is doubttul 4 . villa cree

duced that It is doubtful II wild tree
exists.
At all events, this old-timer has been
found very useful IS city tree be-
cause of its upright growth and ability
to Withstand the unfavoreble conditions
of paved streets. There Is q lovely
double row Of these trees bordering
thirteenth street as it extends into the
Agricultural Grounds. Rare freedom
from insects and disease characterises
the species, but the ginkgo has one
fault, that of shedding foul smelling
fruits at about this season of the year.
This fault could be easily overcome by
selecting male trees for planting, as
the sexes are carried on separate trees.
The Chinese use the nuts as food after
first removing the undesirable odcr.
Here is q survivor Of prehistoric times,
that is, making good under the very
irving conditions of the modern city
with its smoke, gases and limited soil
water. One cannot help but wonder
how many valuable species Of trees and
plants were lost during the ages. Com
ing out of remote past, it Is little
wonder that the Chinese reverenced
this tree and planted it about their
temples.
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height. Furthermore, bulbs have not
been as reasonably priced as now for
several years.
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A national school for girls II being
erected at Oraiguenamanagh Irish Free
state.
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ROOSEVELT SUPPORTED
IN SOUTH, EDITOR SAYS
Observer Predicts United
Democratic Party If Governor
Is Nominated.
ny the Associated Press.

ny the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, September 26.-The
Herald Tribune quotes Hugh Nugent
Fitzgerald, political editor Of Is South
ern and Southwestern newspapers in
the Marsh-Fentress chain, as saying
the South will be solidly Democratic
next year IL Gov. Franklin d. Roose-
welt is nominated for President.
Fitzgerald Is returning to Texas to-
day after q six-week automobile tour
of New York State and New England.
He also is quoted as saying resent
ment against the present national ad-
n,inistration was the strongest in the
South and Middle West that he had
ever observed, particularly among
farmers.
The cotton farmers OF the South, he
said, would pull through" the coming
Winter in spite of Scent cotton and the
reluctance of banks to extend credit to
them.
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THE GINKCO TREE

If one were to select among Wash
ington street trees the one with the
most interesting history, he would not
be able to pass by the g1nkgo or
tree. This Asiatic species
Is believed to be one Of the most an
Client, If not the most ancient. of hv-
ing trees, greatly antedating the oaks,
naples, beeches and other well known
species. An article in the August num-
Der of American Forests contains an
interesting account Of the ginkgo's his
tory, stating that at one period in the
earth's history the gingko family was
hemisphere but has now been so re-
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RELATIVES NOT WORRIED
Cousin Of Woman Believed Pcwsrs'
victim Had Letter saturday.

SOUTH HAVEN. Mich, September
26 U9.-Reiattyss OF MRS. Anna Bald-
win OF near Hartford. Mich, who d
being sought by West Virginia authort-
ties, who fear she may have been
victim or Harry r. Powers, Clarksburg,
w. Va, slayer, said last night that
they were not worrying about Mrs. Bald
win, who left her farm home eight
weeks ago. John Kuhn, q cousin Of
Mrs. Baldwin, said he received o letter
say where the letter was postmarked,
tut said It apparently had been writ
ten September z. Reports that Mrs.
Baldwin had drawn $500 from her &C.
count in Q South Haven bank before
leaving home could not be immediately
verified.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-27

So proud over the arrival Of twin
sons that he refused to listen to the
argument Of Mayor w. Hall of Gates
head, England, that a clergyman was
more fitted to perform the ceremony,
n. Robinson was more elated when the
head of the city government baptized
the Robinson twins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-27

FARM AND GARDEN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-27

Roy @. Pierce of the Takoma Horti-
cultural Club presented a lantern slide
talk on lilies before the Lincoln Garden
Club of Lincoln, Nebr., during a recent
visit to that city. No locality in the
country can equal our own In number
of amateur garden specialists, o fact
due In large part to the Department o.
Agriculture being located here.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-10
ALL QUIET IS
WATCaWORD OF
VALLEY POLICE

Unless something happens soon
Imperial Valleys looked-for winter
crime wave will be a terrible flop. it
was apparent today as the sheriff's
office and police department in FL
Centro reported all still quiet on
every front,
Sheriff George l.. Campbell's pre-
dictionS of an over-filled Jail by
November Is, although true in one
respect, yet has not fulfilled its true
meaning. The county Jail now
holds more than its capacity of
prisoners, but the crowded condi-
ton predicted by the sheriff has
failed to materialize.
Other county peace officers who
sided with Sheriff Campbell in pre-
dieting an unprecedented wave Of
crime this winter still look for un-
lawfullness to break lose, and hold
themselves in readiness.
Last night saw another - hours
pass without any serious crime re-
ported in the valley, and with very
few arrests for minor offenses. Mos
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-10
JUDGE THOMPSON GIVES TALK on
JURY SYSTEM At BOARD MEETING

LED an informal round table discus
sion on club programs.
! Judge Vaughn N Thompson was
the luncheon speaker and gave Q
splendid account Of the jury sys-
TEN. explaining its origin and de-
velopment, its present functions and
recommendations for improvement
such as decision by a two-thirds OF
three-fourths majority, He also dis
cussed the merits of complete aboli-
tion of the jury system, which many
are advocating.
In the afternoon another round
table discussion was conducted. Mrs.
j. a. Bollman of Calipatria leading
the discussion on the district attor-
lney's office; Mrs F. D. Jacobs, that
on the grand jury; Mrs, J. F. War
ner of Brawley, that on the supe-
rior court: Mrs. H. T. Miller Of
Holtville, that on the sheriff's Of
flee. and Mrs. Hays, that on the
township court.
Forty women were present at the
meeting. El Centre being represent
ed by MesdameS A. b Hanson, F.
D. Jacobs, B. NJ. Gruwell, c. c. Jen-
kins. W. w. McEuen, T. c. Lanier
and James P. Greene.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-10
OF Interest to w omen
Churches
Schools
COMEDY CHOSEN BY
COMMUNITY THEATRE

Meet the Wife, a sparkling COM
edy in which Mary Boland starred,
is the play which the Desert Com
munity Theatre players have chosen
for their first production. Casting
will begin Immediately and the
comedy will probably be presented
in December.
Selection of this play was made
at last nights meeting of the the
atre held in the Presbyterian
church social hall Miss Gretta
Gould read the play to the mem
bers who were highly enthusiastic
over it. Stunts of an informal ma
ture and a general good time
were enjoyed.
Everyone Interested in the ANA
teur play production, whether from
the producing or acting standpoint
is urged to join the organization
which, under the direction of Miss
Gould, will produce five or six
plays during the current season.
The next meeting will be held
Wednesday evening at o'clock in
the Academy OF Music.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-10
Society
Clubs

Holtville's civic center was the
scene yesterday of the monthly
meeting of the executive board for
the Imperial County Federation of
Womens Clubs. Not only were
members of the federation present
but also representatives of women's S
organizations who are interested in
the board s.Study Of county business.
The first hour was devoted to the
business of the executive board
during which time announcement of
the Southern District convention to
be held in Laguna November 17-18
was made Mrs. A B. Hanson. fed
Grafton president, and Mrs. F. D.
Jacobs, state chairman Of highways
and waterways are among the val
ley women who will be present.
Following the business meeting,
each club president gave a talk on
How My Club Program Is Trans
lated Through Action Into a Com
munity Asset" With the exception
of the Bard club, every member of
the county federation was repre-
Sented.
Mrs. w. j. Bourgoin of Holtville
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-10
Infestations Of
White Fly Found

New infestations Of citrus white
fly have been found outside the
quarantine area in Southern Cali
fornia and probably will be quar-
antined at once, B. A. Harrigan,
agricultural commissioner, announc-
ed today.
Harrigan further issued a warn
ing to local residents to refrain
from purchasing any ornamentals
from orange county until the ex-
tent of the infestation is determin-
ed. So far no infestations have
been found in this county and
strict inspection service IS main
tanned in order to prevent the en-
trance Of this pest to Imperial VAL
ley.
In connection with the plant and
pest control work, Harrigan's Of
flee found European elm scale on
elms shipped to this county from
Northern Indiana. The shipments
was refused admission, but this
particular scale is not often found
in the inspection work.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-10
Food Barrel
Work Approved

Within six days approximately
SIS worth of groceries and supplies
were placed in the V. F. w. BUY
An Extra" barrels situated in gro
Gerry stores in the community, citi-
zens of the community having con-
tributed various extra articles pur-
chased when buying supplies for
their own use.
This food is distributed to needy
families by the Salvation Army. that
organization collecting contributions
every day.
The V. F. w. and the Salvation
Army are working in conjunction
with the Master Relief committee
in collecting and distributing food
in this manner.
w. w. McEuen, chairman of the
Master Relief committee, recently
issued the following statement in
regard TO the matter:
THE Citizens Clearing committee
has approved the collection Of food
through the barrels placed by the
Veterans of Foreign Wars and col
lected and distributed through the
local Salvation Army. These COM
modities are to be used for local
family relief"
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-10
AUXILIARY PLANS MEMBERSHIP
CAMPAIGN CONTEST THIS WEEK

Marked by an unusually large at
tendance, last nights meeting OF
Boyce Aten unit of the American
Legion Auxiliary held in the Vet
GRAMS Memorial hall. proved to be
an extremely busy one, many i'm
portant decisions being made.
Mrs. Edith Cameron and Mrs.
Laura Thaanum gave brief reports
of their attendance at the school
of instruction held recently in les
Angeles.
1t was announced that the execu-
tive board of the Imperial County
Auxiliary units will meet Thursday
evening. November u, in the Braw-
ley Veterans ball. Mrs. Hazel
Shelley, district president, will pre-
side, and plans for entertaining
Mrs. Bernice Keyes, department
president who VIII visit the valley
on December 4, will be discussed.
Year books for the unit will be
published in the near future under
the direction OF Mrs. Lucy Deaton,
chairman Of that committee, and
consequently it was voted to dis
continue the practice Of sending
out meeting notices.
Much attention was given to the
membership drive which is being
conducted. Six captains were ap-
pointed who will work under the
direction Of Mrs. Marcia Farrell.
membership chairman, who wishes
to emphasize that all daughters Of
legion members in good standing
are eligible for membership in the
Auxiliary.
The drive is to end November 20.
and the unit is divided into two
sides, each headed by three cap
tains. A contest will be conducted
and each membership or renewal
secured by one time team will be
added to that side.
Special efforts will be made on
the drive this week as the aerial
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-10
ASK RESERVATIONS
FOR BRIDGE PARTY

Among the many social events
enjoyed by Ten Thousand club
members and their friends in the
clubs schedule for the year, are the
monthly bridge luncheons to which
club members and all women inter
eSted in bridge are invited.
This year, in order to meet the
interest in contract bridge, the tea
room has been reserved for those
who prefer that form of the game.
while the main auditorium will ac-
commodate the auction enthusiasts
who are still in the majority.
Mrs. Dorsey Whitelaw and Mrs.
c. c. Jenkins are taking reserva-
tions. Contract reservations must
be made for a whole table while for
auction, the individual reservations
may be made.
The committee in charge has
planned an attractive luncheon and
prizes and promises a delightful
afternoon 10 those attending.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-10
PRESENT DAY CLUB
ENJOYS TALK GIVEN
BY DIR. W. ". APPLE

! An unusually interesting program
was given last nigh- Ior the Present
Day club when Or. w. w. Apple
gave his life history for the club
members at the meeting held with
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Rice at the
Blue Moon hotel.
Stories of his boyhood, of his edu-
cation and of his early experiences
as a physician were told which were
of interest not only because of their
personal relationship but because OF
the country and the times they SYM
boliZed.
Following the program bridge was
enjoyed. after which refreshments
were served by the hosts. Prizes
fer combined scores were won by
Mr.. and Mrs. o G. Horne, Mr.. and
Mrs. R. A. Chestnut and Mr.. and
Mrs. w. c. Costello.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugh T. Osborne, Dr. and Mrs. w.
W. Apple, Mr.. and Mrs. o. J. Brad
shaw. Mr.. and Mrs R. A. Chestnut,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Costello, DR..
and Mrs. E. o. Carter, Mr.. and Mrs,
o. c.. Horne. Mr.. and Mrs. Mont j..
Reid and the hosts.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-10
Social Brevities

Entire Nos club members are re-
minded of the dinner to be given
at 7 O'Clock tonight in the Ten
Thousand club house. This innova-
ton promises TO be a delightful ad-
dition to the club program.
The Arts and Crafts section Of
the Ten Thousand club will not
meet tomorrow in view of the Ar
mist;ce day celebration. The sec
ton will hold its meeting on Fri
day of this week, November 13. at
o'clock in the club house tea
room.
Many FL Centrans will be inter-
ested in learning that Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles E. Scott, former residents
Of this city, are visiting in the val
ley. They are the guests today OF
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Huston of I'M
perial.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-10
PARISH DINNER
HELD LAST NIGHT

Holding their first reunion after
the summer vacation members of
st. Paul's Episcopal church gath
cred in the parish hall last night
for delightful pot luck dinner.
The evening was also in the ma
ture of a welcome to the new vicar
of ST. Paul's, Rev. Charles Bailey.
The pastor spoke on his plans for
the church work and R. E. Couch
presented the financial report.
Following the dinner a social
hour was enjoyed, many remaining
later for an informal card game.
approximately so members OF the
parish were present.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-10
MRS. DOWD HOSTESS
TO Y. w. c. A. BOARD

Mrs. NJ. j. Dowd, 669 Wensley, en-
tertained the members of the local
Y. w. c. A. board at luncheon yes
terday after which the business
meeting was held.
Plans for future meetings of the
board were discussed and a definite
study outline was adopted which, it
is hoped. will result in interesting
more women of the community in
the work of the Y. w. c. A.
Discussion of the county fair and
the part the Y. w. c. A. would play
occupied the remainder of the ses-
sion.
Members present were Mesdames
E. L. Bennett, NJ. J. Dowd, Harry
Maddox, A. A. Moline. f. F. Surface,
r. B. Whitelaw, H. C. Jones, A. c.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-10
STORY OF EARLY CALIFORNIA
DAYS TOLD FOR CLUB SECTION

Mrs. w. w. Apple was hostess
yesterday afternoon to the members
OF the Twice Told Tales section of
the Ten Thousand club. the meet
ing being held at her home. 673
Olive avenue.
The rooms, with their decorations
of mountain juniper leaves, and the
daintily appointed tea table made
n lovely background for the meet
ing.
Serving as a fitting introduction
to the story, Mrs. p. A. Murray sang
Glorious California Mrs. B. M.
Gruwell playing her accompani-
ment.
For the Soul of Raphael" by
Marah Ellis Ryan, was beautifully
told by Mrs. D. 3. Roberts. The
setting is the San Juan Capistrano
mission in $50 after the seculariza-
ton of the mission.
The novel deals with the Arteaga
family, owners of an extensive ranch
near San Juan Capistrano. The
mother Of the family had failed to
become reconciled 10 the American
rule over California and had retir-
ed to Mexico. Upon visiting her
two sons who lived in the mission.
she was Mortified to find them
greatly Americanized. and urged
Raquel, betrothed of Raphael, to
save his soul froz:l the hereticS. This
forms the basis for the plot which
is not the only interesting phase of
the novel, since the colorful des-
criptions of life il California during
this time are particularly attractive.
In honor of Mis- r. b Kepley,
one of the founders of the section
whose death occurred last spring,
Mrs. J. d. Huston, former member
of the group, presented the section
with a lovely fern as a living mem
orial. Mrs. w. w. Apple, co-foun-
der of the section, read an account
of the origin and history of the
Twice Told Tales section which she
and Mrs. Kepley had written seven
years ago. The services were clos-
ed with a beautiful tribute paid to
Mrs. Kepley by Mrs. Apple.
Tea was served by Mrs. Apple,
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-10
NUTRITION EXPERT
TO GIVE LECTURE

Valuable advice and suggestions
in regard to health service in schools
will be given on Thursday afternoon
for the mothers of El Centre when
Miss Jane Sedgwick, noted nutri-
tional adviser of the state depart
ment of health and the bureau Of
tuberculosis, will be in this city.
Miss Edith Eicke, school nurse,
announces that the lecture will be
held at three O'Clock in the Wilson
school auditorium and that all
members in the city are invited to
attend.
Discussion of rest periods, nutri-
ton problems and health exercises
will be given by Miss Sedgwick.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-10

pick up will be held on Sunday,
November Is. Planes will fly to
the various ports, where, with ap-
propriate ceremonies, they will col
lect the memberships and renewals.
Mrs. Hazel Shelley will leave the
valley Saturday noon for San Diego
for the aerial pickup and as a re-
suit all the memberships possible
must be in the hands of Mrs. Fan
ME Kuhn, secretary, by noon on
Saturday, November "A.
When the contest is concluded,
the losing side viii entertain the
victors at a pot luck dinner.
Committee appointments were
announced at last nights meeting
and will be published in the near
future. The meeting then adjourn
ed to re-convene November %.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-10
Injuries Cause
Death Of Racer

Imperial Valley auto racing fans
who remember the races at the fair
last February, will regret to know
that Herman Schurch. a former
valley boy who participated in
them, died as the result of an ac-
cident at Ascot park last Saturday
Schurch was doing a practice
spin on the track when his car
crashed into a fence, inflicting in
jurieS which proved fatal at the
hospital to which he was removed.
Before acquiring fame as a big
time" racing pilot, Schurch lived in
the valley, his folks operating
ranch here.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-10
Former Governor
Rodriguez Sued

William Won Mueller, former Ca
leXico newspaperman we'll known
in Imperial Valley, has filed suit
in the courts of San Diego against
Gen. Abelardo Rodriguez, former
governor of the Northern District
of Lower California, for S23 100.
Won Mueller complains that the
former governor contracted with
him for landscape gardening at the
Rodriguez home in San Diego and
then repudiated the contract.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-10
Local Student On
Teaching Staff

Earl Poole, son Of Alonzo Poole
of FL Centro, now a senior at the
University of Redlands, is one of
90 students engaged in practice
teaching in the public schools OF
Redlands and vicinity.
Poole is a student-teacher in
physical education at the Junior
high school. This work is a prac
tical requirement made by the state
for the granting Of teaching creden-
tials. Graduating next June with
Bachelor of Arts degree in mathe-
matics, Poole will also receive a
junior high school teaching Gre
dental.
Poole is a mem1er Of Pi Chi fra
ternity.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-10
New Angle On
Marital Snarl

CHICAGO, Nov. 10. UR) So
piqued was Mrs. Olive Anne Hall
when her divorced husband failed
to fulfill his alleged promise to re-
marry her that she filed a 100000
breach of promise action.
The ex-husband is Harrie Lee
Hall, II, president of the Chicago
Case Manufacturing company. Mrs.
Hall obtained a divorce from him
in 1926 and also was awarded a
cash settlement and $50 month
for support of their 1l-year-old son.
In her suit, she charges Hall pro-
posed to her and was accepted III
January 1923, after a whirlwind
courtship. Then, she says, he mar
riad, d,another woman in July of that
year.
Judge Joseph B. David has taken
The case under adyisement until he
decides whether Mrs. Hall is legally
entitled to'recoVer damages from
her former husband while she is
receiving payments under her di-
vcrce decree.
Of the prisoners booked at the coun-
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-10
Women OF The Moose To
GiUe Dance Thursday

Those who enjoy dancing are
looking forward to the dance to be
given Thursday evening, November
y. in the Moose hall by the Wo-
men of the Moose.
Dancing will begin at 8 o'clock
and a good orchestra has been Sc
cured. Mrs. Gertrude Schmitt, Mrs.
Pearl Forshey and Mrs. Bessie For
shey are in charge Of the dance
extend a cordial welcome to the
public to attend.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-10

assisted by Mrs. Edgar Hargrave
and Mrs. .. j. Bradshaw.
Mrs. Hargrave, Mrs. j. r. Gar
rem, Mrs. Bruce Moore and Miss
Clara Seymour were guests OF the
section. Members present were
Mesdames Forrest E. Kutz, ID. E.
Roberts, B. M. Gruwell, O. j. Brad
shaw, E. j. Mack, Charles E. An
derson, N. A. Contos, P. A. Murray,
Hugh T. Osborne and the hostess.
Mrs. P. E. Ryerson will entertain
the section at the next meeting and
Mrs. Apple will be the story teller.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-10
BRIDGE CLUB MEETS
AT BARBARA WORTH

Mrs. Carl L. Clemens was hostess
to her bridge club yesterday at the
Barbara Worth hotel.
Fall flowers decorated the pref
tily appointed luncheon table, COW
ers being laid for Mesdames Frank
Richmond, R. P. Moore, J. A.
Straub, J. J. Greene, Ernest Sus-
man, 3. Z. Lemons, c. S. Thatch-
er. w. A. Tondro, J. NJ. Hendry,
w. A. Scheniman, Glenn A. Hipes
and the hostess.
The afternoon was spent in
bridge. and those holding the prize
winning scores were Mrs. Richmond,
Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Straub.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-10

Finney. NJ. J. Dowd and Miss Hazel
Bell Withrow, Y. w. C. A. secre-
tary.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-10

Tno l-@- Dairy Led San Ma
tee Con- in September win a
purebred Holstein COW that yielded
"a pounds Of butterfat.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-10

Of the prisoners booked at the coun-
ty Jail were arrested by Ell Centro
police.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-10

Made of fhe finest foboeeos -
The Cream Of many Crops - LUCKY STRIKE
alone offers the fhroaf protection of the
exclusive "TOASTlNG" Process which in
cIudes The use of modern UIfra Violet Rcys
the process fhaf expels certain harsh.
biting rrifants naturally present in every
tobacco !eof. These expelled irrifonfs are
not present in your LUCKY STRIKE. They're
out SO they cont be in!" Nc wonder LUcKIES
Gre oIways kind 70 your fhroaf.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-10

"Of course ! smoke
Luckies i thought everybody did.
They're kind TO my throot- t-yov
don't hear them in the microphone.
And that's q very neof sitfle
handle on your new ceilophane
wrapper."
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