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Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-17
CANAL CONTRACT
TO BE STUDIED
BY LAND OWNERS

Nearly so Imperial Valley land
owners met at the courthouse last
night and decided to organize an
association whose main purpose
will be the study of taxation prob
lens. George r. Buffers, Brawley
rancher, was named temporary
chairman and by vote of the as
sembled land owners was author
lied to appoint committee on or
ganization. The committee is ex-
pected to make it's report at another
meeting of the land owners to be
held at the courthouse next Mon
day night, and at that time a suit
able name for the organization is
, expected to be adopted.
The meeting was the result of a
call sent out by a committee of
three land owners, comprising
George r. Buffers, Leslie McCon-
nell Of Imperial district, and j. D.
Adams of Ell Centro district. The
men attending represented approx
imately 10000 acres of Imperial
Valley land.
Special consideration was given
to the proposed contract for the
construction of the All American
canal. Correspondence between
Chairman c. w. Brockman of the
board of directors of Imperial Irri-
cation district, and Secretary of the
Interior Ray L. Wilbur, was read.
Roy d. McPherrin, attorney of El
Centro, gave his impressions of the
proposed contract between the irri-
cation district and the United
States department of the interior
and pointed out the various ad-
yantages and disadvantages as they
appeared to him. McPherrin's ap-
pearence was at the request of the
committee which called the meet
ing, as it was understood that the
proposed contract has been dis
cuSSed at several meetings of the
Imperial Valley Bar association.
There was general discussion of
the provisions of the contract and
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-17
Report Miners
Condition Better

Greater hope than at any time
since the accident today was ex-
pressed by hospital Attendants for
Glen Miner, injured in an automo-
bile accident a week ago at the Eu-
calyptus Siphon ON the San Diego
highway, when a car driven by Aga
pita Roblez crashed into his.
Miners condition is still serious,
but shows marked improvement.
Although he still lapses into un-
consciousness for brief periods, he
is able to take nourishment, atten-
dants said this morning.
He is suffering from two broken
ribs, three fractured vertebrae and
a fractured skull.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-17
City and County News Briefs

Inspects Port of Entry - w. H
Ellison, government inspector, is at
Calexico today for an inspection of
the port Of entry from Mexico.
Fire Last Night Fire damaged
Knight Brothers grocery on Fourth
street at the city limits at 9:15
o'clock last night, the flames be-
lieved to have been caused by de-
fective electric wiring. The damage
was estimated at $4,000 and is cov-
cred by insurance. Firemen were
able to extinguish the fire by run
ming a line of hose from the last
hydrant in the city. The reflection
of the flames attracted a large
number of spectators.
Cooked Food Sale American
Legion Auxiliary members will con-
duct cooked food sale in front of
the M. o. King store beginning at
$3.50 o'clock Saturday morning. A
wide variety of food will be includ-
ed In the articles offered for sale.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-17
Traffic Cases
In Local Court

Traffic offenses piayed the great
er part in Judge Kendall B. Per-
kinS' police court routine today
when three truck drivers appeared
in answer to citations issued to
them.
Two charges Of drunkenness were
heard, and $40 bail posted by Ana
Masas and Jack Ishiwii forfeited
when they failed to appear.
Paul S. Mari was fined SIS for
driving a truck on which the me-
chanical arm was not in working
order, and for not giving the proper
signal at turn. William Hoy Nah
was fined SIS for double parking of
a truck.
Henry Smith, colored. was fined
50 for driving truck without a
chauffeur's license. He promised to
procure one.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-17
Items Of News
About Town

Robert Myers, Burlington business
man, was in the city yesterday on
a business trip.
Al G. Smith. president of the
company which bears his name,
was down from his home in Los
Angeles yesterday to attend to busi-
ness matters.
Mrs. S. o. Lingo is in Los An
geles to buy fall goods for the Lingo
Smart Shoppe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Lowder-
milk left today for Wilcox, Ari-
zona, called there by the serious
illness of Mr.. Lowedrmilk' mother,
Mrs. II. c. Lowdermilk.
Guy Scott is recovering after an
operation for appendicitis which
was performed on Sunday.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-17

the meeting decided that the mat
ter was of such Importance that an
immediate organization should be
effected and a complete study of
the contract be made before it is
finally put up to the people here
for approval or rejection. From the
interest shown in the meeting it is
expected that next Monday night
will show many more land owners
in attendance when the organiza-
ton is formally launched.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-17

Sells Apartments and Hotel
Sale Of the Magnolia Apartments
and hotel in Brawley was consum-
mated this week through C. w.
Knapp, local real estate broker.
Mrs. Mary j. VanNess sold her
property to Mrs. Ethel Sutton. Mrs.
Sutton has had considerably hotel
experience before coming to the
valley from the coast. She took
charge of her new place yesterday.
DIR. A. B. Hanson, Dentist, Davis
Bldg. Extraction specialist.
Immigration Observation-Disclosures
ton prisoners booked at the county
jail yesterday afternoon were Do
mingo Perez 49, and Ramon San
doval %. With these two, six I'M
migration prisoners have been
booked at the county Jail since the
beginning of the week.
DIR. L. w. Jensen, Dentist - 10
North Sixth st. Phone 1892. Spe-
cializing in inlays and porcelain
jacket crowns. 16mwf
Purebred Registered Duroc Jersey
boar ready for service. Owned by
Future Farmers of C. U. H. S.
Phone p. Thornton, Central Union
High School, or see Cleo Edgar
Dahlia Canal, Il mile south Of
Main st. l7t2
Seeks DivOrce-Gladys M Holtz
today filed divorce proceedings
against Haywood d. Holtz, charging
desertion.
New Jury Chosen - Judge A. C.
Finney today presided over drawing
of a list Of 100 names to make up
a jury panel to try cases set for the
July 6 calendar in superior court.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-17
and Helen Rumsey, motored to San

and Helen Rumsey, motored to San
Diego Tuesday to spend couple of
days.
Miss Amy Griset, one of the Mel
GLAND teachers, left for the coast
Monday, by way of San Diego,
where she planned to stop over a
short time. She went from there to
Santa Ana, where she will visit her
mother for few days.
From there she will go on to the
University of California at Berk-
eley to attend summer school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ward McGrew and
daughter, Evelyn, accompanied by
Mrs. I. w. McGrew, and Mrs. r.
Neifert, motored to Campo Sunday
to enjoy a picnic lunch.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-17
LOS ANGELES. June IT. U.D

LOS ANGELES, June II. U.P) -
Livestock.
Hogs Receipts SO; Steady;
light local grain feds, SITS; other
locals, S6,50-7.25; good easterns
quoted around $500.
Cattle Receipts 800; steady;
load California fed steers, s790;
Imperials, $5.75; load California fed
heifers, $725; good cows, $4.50-5.00;
common to medium. $3.00-4.25.
Calves - Receipts 100; steady; good
vealers, $3.50.
Sheep - Receipts 900; holdovers
$50; fully steady; two decks good to
choice 62-lb. north coast lambs,
$835; two decks medium $3.50, sort
ed at $3.50.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-17
District Attorney
To Build Home

A permit to built a $4,000 resi-
dence at 665 Sandalwood drive was
granted today to Elmer w. Heald,
district attorney, by the city engi-
neer's office.
In the new house will be six
rooms and two baths, according to
specifications filed today. The
residence will be constructed of lath
and plaster, and will have two
stories. Construction work will be
entirely by day labor.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-17
Evangelist At
Local Church

Larry Newgent, the Cyclone
Evangelist" is conducting revival
at the Assembly of God church,
Tenth and Park streets.
He has done prison chaplain work
for IA years and his efforts have
been endorsed by numerous public
officials. His talks, which will be
given from time to time, will con-
Germ experiences in his prison work.
His work is dedicated to the pre-
vention of crime.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-17
PHOENIX BUILDING VALUES UP

PHOENIX, Ariz. U.P)-Although
only 262 building permits have been
issued in Phoenix this year, the va
lue of the permits exceeds those for
a similar period last year by $751; SIT.
The 1881 total on June l was ST.
1853, ,73l, as compared with 81 ,437, ,l54
for the same period of 1890.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-17

residents are $20o,52O richer as
result of their investments with
Washington Cooperative Egg 81
Poultry Association. The associa-
ton called in 1898 $50 of its stock
outstanding here.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-17
Horse Crushes Mans Finger

CORTLAND, N. Y, W.P)-George
Kenyon, attempting to tighten the
shoe of one of his horses, caught
his finger between the hoof and
the shoe. The horse put his foot
down and Kenyon lost his finger.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-17
COOPERATIVE BUSINESS UP

BELLINGHAM, Wash. U.p)-The
egg and poultry business may be
Improbable to some, but the fact
remains that Whatcom County
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-17
TELETYPES TO AID POLICE

HARRISBURG, Pa. U.P)-Police
information will be interchanged
among the states of Pennsylvania,
New Jersey and New York by the
teletype system, Major Lynn Adams,
of the Pennsylvania
State Police, has announced.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-17

In May. Contra Costa County
tested 1880 cows having an aver
age butterfat production of 26.86
pounds.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-17
@MaIfe0

LOS ANGELES, June II. U.P)-
Following arc roaay-s market quo.
tations:
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-17

Fishermen are rejoicing because
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-17

Seeks Divorce-Gladys M. Holtz
today filed divorce proceedings
against Haywood d. Holtz, charging
desertion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-23
U. s. Padlocks
 Diorio Restaurant
Marks Passing of One of Best Known Eating Houses
 in the State

Uncle Sam. through Assistant U. S. District Attorney John Dan- aher, has ordered paddock for the doors of the former Diorio res taurant at 231 Bank street. This drastic proceeding was decided upon about two weeks ago and has no bearing on the cases tried yes terday afternoon before United States Commissioner Harry A. Kra-- SOW. Anthony Diorio and Michael Toma, alleged proprietor of the
 place, were ordered held by the commissioner under bonds of $l,-
 900 each for the next session or
 the United States district court.
 The hearing was featured by the
 appearance of Robert Sengle'
 deputy prohibition administra-
 tor of Connecticut, who prosecuted
 the defendants in the interest or
 the government.
 The placing of padlocks on the front and rear door of the restau- rant is expected to be a matter of a day or two. It will mean the passing of one of the best known restaurants in the state.
 Yesterdays hearing was one of unusual interest. It was the. best attended session U. S. Commis- sioner Krasow has had since his appointment. At times it resem-
 bled a tea party, so amiable were the opposing lawyers; at other in-
 stances they glared at each other, interrupted with objections and on
 several occasions time out" was taken to permit the federal officers to go into the we'll known huddle. Not to be outdone by this proceed ing Attorney Edward Mascolo, counsel for the accused, also de-
 manded a recess for a chat with
 several witnesses.
 The hearing opened with Agent Ralph Johnson signing his sigma ture to warrants for Tony Diorio and Raffaele Guerrero. After go- ing into the first huddle with Sem gle Johnson was most agreeable to Commissioner Krasow drawing a line through the name of Guerrera, indicating that he was out, so he couldn't be in, or something like that, but Administrator Sengle wouldn't view 1t that way. He's out for the time being. he ex-
 plained. He may be in later. On statements made by the defense's own witnesses Attorney Sengle asked for the arrest of Toma, who admitted that he was the owner
 and had taken over the manage
 ment from Guerrero about two
 weeks ago in payment of loan Of
 $175.
 The chief feature of interest in the case was the admission of Johnson that he Hooked around
 the place at the permission of a man he though was Guerrero. He had no warrant and didn't believe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-23
DEMOCRATS WILL HEAR SPOUSE
THE FUNERALO
 MARTIN ]. KEEFE
Solefn High Mass at St Francis Xavier Large
 ly Attended
BURIAL OLD ST JOSEPH'S

The funeral of Martin J. Keefe was largely attended from his home, 6s Washington street, this morning at s:30 o'clock to St Fran cis Xavier church where a solemn high mass of requiem was cele- brated at g o'clock by Rev William F. Casey of New Haven, assisted by Rev Joseph D. Casey of Put nam as deacon, Rev Thomas Di- nan of LaSalette seminary Hartford as sub-deacon and Rev J. J. Dillon as master of ceremonies.
 Seated in the sanctuary were Rev J. J. Egan, pastor, and Rev James Grady of St Francis Xavier church. A special musical program was rendered under the direction of Professor Robert Birt. The pall- bearers, all nephews of the de- ceased, included Dr George Keefe, of Hartford, Bernard F. Frank K, John H., Joseph and George B. Keefe. Interment was in the fam fly plot in old St Joseph's cemetery with committal services conducted by Rev William Casey, Rev Joseph Casey Rev J. J. Dillon, Rev InOmaS DlHdu anu EkeV WdAtcI Fraher of Hartford.
 Three of the priests, Fathers Jo- seph and William Casey and Father Freher, knew Martin Keefe since their boyhood. Their pres- ence at the church and in the cemetery as we'll as that of so many old and young residents of Washington Hill was evidence of the esteem in which the deceased was held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-23
Shift Hours in
 School Clinic

The hours have been changed in the pre-school clinics so that no clinic will interfere with the religi-- ous instruction classes for school children. Five school doctors are in charge of these clinics at which mothers bring youngsters of pre- school age for general health ex- aminations, for health advice and for vaccinations to prevent small pox.
 Physical examinations in the schools are now being given by the school physicians. The high schools have been completed and the gram mar schools are now receiving at tention.
 The corrected schedule follows:
 Tuesday-3 o'clock-327 Bald win street, Dr A. S. Brown assisted by Nurses Bessie Shea and Mary Grady.
 Wednesday-3 o'clock-Sprague school-Dr G. R. Sandulli assisted by Nurses Belle Wilson and Ann Derwin.
 wednesday-3 o'clock - North End "Y"-Dr John J. \ ullen as- sisted by Nurses Amelia Gumpper and Mary Monagan.
 Thursday--3 o'clock-20 Taylor street-Dr Thomas Cottiero assist ed by Nurses Anne Shea and Mary Bowling.
 Friday-s o'ciock--s04 Bank street-Dr L. E. Thompson assist ed by Nurses Agnes Sheehy and Mary Kinnane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-23
FUNERALS

The funeral of Miss Della Ryan of SIS South Main street took place this morning at 10 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. The pall- bearers were John and Henry Mill Ter. Henry Walsh and Harold Car penter.
 The funeral of Patrick O'Brien of 213 River street will take place tomorrow morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, to St Fran cis church where Q requiem mass will be celebrated at o'clock. Bur- ial will take place in Calvary cem- etery.
 The funeral of Mrs Arthur Springer took place this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Anderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, to St Thomas church where rec quiem mass was celebrated at o'clock by Rev Thomas Hanley. Miss Winifred Delaney sang at the offertory rendering ssPie Jesu" by Paure. Interment took place in new St Joseph's cemetery. The bearers were: Charles Springer, Kenneth Cole. Floyd, Steve and Roy Martin and Carl Carlson
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-23
Civil Actions
 in Common Pleas

Damages of s1.Soo are asked in three civil actions started to-day in the common pleas court. In the first suit, the Park City Auto Finance company asks $75o for the Mexican Petroleum Products Corp. involving an auto transaction. The other two suits are brought on common count writs in which M. J. Fahy & Sons, Inc, asks $650 from Squire Norwood and Margaret Bland asks $400 from Charles De- Bisschop.
 Edith Grerson seeks the fore closure of a mortgage on South Main street property against Patrick H. Garrity in another suit started to-day. In another fore closure action the DiVito Music company asks the foreclosure of a mortgage on West Burton street against Antonio Suffredini.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-23

One of the largest and most successful card parties in the his tory of St Patrick's- parish was staged last evening in the Lyceum. Nearly 200 tables were occupied by forty-five and whist players. Rev James A. O'Meara, pastor. ex- pressed his appreciation of the attendance and the efforts of the committee of arrangements.
 Chief interest was centered in the baltic for championship hon. ors in the "45" division. There was plenty of rivalry in evidence. After the final count had been made 1t was announced that a team explained by John Bowie of the Washington Hill section had car ried off the honors of the even ing. Captain ''Tommie" Lawlor's team representing the church of the Blessed Sacrament took sec ond place, but "Tommie" claims that the margin was so small that no title. should be involved. h. stead of asking for a recount Capt Lawlor has proposed a return match. Capt Bowie considered his team . little off their usual play ing last evening, but good enough
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-23
NAUGATUCK
Dedicate Markers
 At Cemetery Sunday
D. A. R. Invites Public to Ceremonies - Fourteen
 Policemen Take Part in Raids

Sarah Rogers Chapter, D. A. R. invite the public to a dedication of memorial markers, Tuesday, Ocio- ber 27th, at o'clock, at Eillside cemetery.
 The markers are to be placed on the graves of the following revolutionary soldiers:
 Elihu Be:iham. Zadoc Curtiss Amos Culver, Samuel HickocS Hezekiah Hines, ST, Hezekiah Hines Jr, Culpepper Hoadley, Ebenezer ham Hotchkiss, Anthony Smith Ancel Spencer, Elihu Spencer Elisha Stevents, Stephen Warner Reuben Williams, John Woodruff Walter Wooster.
 It is hoped if any descendants oi these brave men are able to attend this service they will make a spec. ial effort to honor them.
 The chapter plan to mark the graves of other soldiers in the near future.
 In case of rain this dedication will be postponed.
 IA Cops In Raids.
 Fourteen policemen were used by Chief John Adamson of the To- cal department, in |, series of raids last night on places where it was believed their might be gambling machines in operation. The raids were the result of reports that such machines were being used here with permission of officials. Chief Adamson announced after the of ficers had returned, that no ma. chimes were found. The warrants were issued by Prosecuting Attor- ney Joseph E. Talbot at the re. quest of Chief Adamson.
 Receives Heavy Sentence.
 A Jail sentence of 60 days wal pronounced on Peter Perikuski oi Anderson street, Union City, ny Judge Claremont I. Tolles in the borough court this morning. Peri kuski was arrested last night by Officer Jere Ruccio, charged with intoxication and breach of the peace. The accused did some damage to the cell room at head quarters os this morning an addi- tional charge of damaging public property was preferred against him. On the first count, he was fined $1 and costs. On the second a fine of $10 was imposed and on the other, fine of $5. making total of $32.26. Perikuski was without funds, so will have to serve about 90 days in the county jail.
 A fine of $5 and costs, amount ing to $10.26 was imposed on Ted Darley of Fremont street, Water bury, charged with operating an unregistered car. He was arrested this morning by Officer James
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-23
OBITUARY

REENBERG-Mrs Gertrude W. Greenberg, aged 73 years, wife of Frank Greenberg, retired busi- ness man, died yesterday after noon at her home 80 1-2 Beacon street following a long illness. She resided in this city for 40 years in the north end section, being prom inent in Jewish fraternal and re- ligious circles. She was a member of Beth Israel synagogue. Water bury Hebrew Ladies' Aid associa- ton, Waterbury Hebrew Benefit as- sociation, Star forge, Brass City lodge and Waterbury chapter of Hadassah.
 She is survived, in addition to her husband. by four sons, Maurice. Isaac, Samuel and David, all of Waterbury; two daughters. Mrs Bernard Edelhertz and Mrs Samuel Feldman, both of New York city; one brother, Samuel Weinstein of Waterbury; and 12 grandchildren.
 The funeral took place this morn- ing at II o'clock with interment in the Waterbury Hebrew Benefit as- sociation cemetery.
 KOBZAR = Antonia Kobzar, H. months old daughter of MT and Mrs Paul Kobzar of 101 Wood street, died last evening at St Mary's hospital following a brief illness.
 In addition to her parents, the child is survived by one brother. Gregori, of this city. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon from the home at 1880 o'clock to the Russian Greek Orthodox church where services will be con- ducfed at 2 o'clock by Rev Peter Dzubay. Burial will take place m the Russian Greek Orthodox ceme- tery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-23

church.
 The banquet to be rendered by democrats of the 14th senatorial district Saturday night in Milford will be served at 6 o'clock in the Primble house. Factory Inspector Hugh W. Burns of this borough will be one of the guests at the dinner. Several prominent mem-
 bers of the party will speak at the
 banquet. Dancing will follow. Many local members of the party will attend the banquet. The ban quet was originally scheduled for
 last Saturday night, but was post poned due to the illness of the pro-
 prieaor of the Primble House, Law
 renee Gallapher. who is also ] member of the 14th district state central committee.
 borough are registering kicks with Borough Assessors Michael B.
 Reidy and Harry H. Schofield a- gainst the increased valuation put
 on their properties by the revalua-
 tion committee. Several property
 owners have been heard to remark
 that their properties are now in | on the list for much more than
 they original paid for them back
 several years ago. Threats are be-
 ing received daily by the assessors
 from property owners that 1t is
 their intention to file appeals with
 the board of relief. It Is the con-
 tention of the members of the
 revaluation committee that the in-
 creased grand fist will result in a
 decrease in the amount of mills to
 be paid, the comparison being
 made on the present approprin-
 tions. The grand list according 10
 the reports will be increased from
 about $1S000.0o0 to $25, 100000. The present tax rate at present Is 27 mills. The revaluation com
 mittee figure that with the in-
 creased list the rate can be lower a1 0n v,,ttle at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-23
Series of Talks
 By Rabbi Schwartz
Will Open Tonight at Beth
 Fl Synagogue

At the Beth Fl synagogue this evening at 8:15 o'clock. Rabbi Harry Schwartz will open a series of biographical talks to be given at various times during the winter at the Friday evening services.
 The series commences with a talk on Judah. Halevi. or him, Rabbi Schwartz says: "The first talk deals with the life of a man, a poet and philosopher who has won the affection and esteem not only of his contemporaries but or all succeeding generations. He IS crowned as the Jewish national poet"
 uornfng at 8 o'clock followed by children's esrvices at 9:15. Sunday school will be held at 10 o'clock Sunday morning.