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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-03-12
Greeted With Praise
BIZ United Press

By United Press
LONDON, March 12.-The Franco
Italian naval accord was greeted in
London, Paris and Rome today with
praise for its political contribution
toward a successful 1882 world dis
armament conference, but with def
mite dissatisfaction with various
technical provisions for limitation of
navy ornaments.
The accord generally was consid-
cred an outstanding political achieve
ment which strengthened world Sc
curity by avoiding naval building
race and laying the basis for naval
limitations at the 1882 conference
at Geneva. Otherwise, there was
apparent desire in London and Rome
for future changes which would
make the accord less favorable to
France.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-03-12
NV 5-POWER
SEA PACT TO
Be DRAWN UP
Committee to Meet in Lon
don, Possibly in April, to
Open Discussions.
By United Press

By United Press
LONDON, March IA commit
tee representing the United States,
Britain, Japan, France and Italy
will be formed to draft a new five
power naval limitations agreement,
incorporating the new Franco
Italian accord, it was understood to-
day in reliable American quarters.
The committee would meet in
London, possibly in April, with Am
bassador Charles G. Dawes as the
probable United States representa-
tive.
Dawes will visit the foreign Of
flee today, regarding a matter
separate from the naval accord,
but probably incidentally will dis
cuss the disarmament question.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-03-12

another day or so, the doctor re-
ports, there was no trace left Of
the cold.
Note: Other cases reported daily
all certified by attending physician.
Just a few pleasant spoo nsful of
Ayers Pectoral now and you, too,
will feel like a different person tomor-
row. Endorsed by all druggists.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-03-12
Justice

By United Press
WASHINGTON, March H.
Inmates of District of Column
bia penal institutions, some
200 in number, have not been
overlooked in the half-holiday
law recently enacted for the
benefit Of government en-
ployes.
While not strictly federal
employees, all prisoners viii
cease work at l p. m. Satur-
days for half-holiday.
The guards, due to a tempo
rary shortage, will not be able
to take advantage Of the law
for the present.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-30
GOLF CLUE TO HOLD
OPEN HOUSE FRIDAY

Open house is traditional on New.
Years day and the Barbara Worth
Country club will follow that Gus
tom this year, when, on Friday aft
ernoon, club members and their
friends are invited to visit the new
clubhouse between the hours Of
. and 5.
The new clubhouse is a particu-
larly attractive building and the
open house is designed to give those
interested an opportunity to enjoy
its charm. Tea will be served dur
ing the afternoon and members of
the board and the social commit
tee will act as hoSteSSeS.
Special invitations have been is
sued by the women's auxiliary of
the club, the members of which
are sponsoring the affair. to the
CaleXico and BraWley clubs.
All those interested in seeing the
new clubhouse and in sharing in
the hospitality OF the auxiliary are
invited to be present New Years
afternoon for the open house.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-30
OF Interest to Women
TWO NEW YEARS EVE PARTIES
TO BE HELD IN CITY TOMORROW

ner dance will be held at the Bar
bara Worth hotel, repeating tn e
popular event of last year.
Dinner will be served in the din
ing rooms from o'clock on and
the hotel chef is busily engaged on
the delicious menu. Entertainment
novelties. both music and dancing,
will add To the enjoyment Of the
guests as will the favors. Dancing
will be held IN the lobby which has
been cleared Of furniture and q
good orchestra viii furnish tn e
music
The Eastern Star New Years Eve
ball is a tradition in the social
history Of the valley and one OF the
highnghts of the winter season.
The committee in charge OF this
years event invites all those inter
ested to Join in their celebration
and promises an entertaining eve
ming.
Good music Will be furnished for
the dancers who will gather in the
commandery hail, while in the blue
room card tables will be arranged
for the auction and contract en-
thuSiaSts. Prizes will be awarded
the winners Of the card games and
special features have been az
ranged for the pleasure Of the dane
ers. Refreshments will be served
al a late hour.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-30

She made her home in California
for 20 years prior to her death.
Last September, Mr.. and Mrs.
zurcher celebrated IN cir golden
wedding anniversary, a happy oc-
casion upon which many members
of the family and hosts of friends
gathered at the zurcher home to
greet them.
Funeral services will be conduct
ed from Lemons chapel at 2:30
o'clock Thursday afternoon with
Rev w. E. Malan, pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal church, offici-
ating. Interment will take place
at Evergreen cemetery.
Her survivors are: her husband,
Peter Zurcher of Ell Centre; two
sons, j. r. zurcher of FL Centro
and H. E. Zurcher of Calexico; a
daughter, Mrs. G. O. Larkin of
New York; a sister, Mrs. Eliza
Klett of johnson City, New York,
and other relatives.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-30
Give Warming On
Parrot Peddler'

GRASS VALLEY, Calf, Dec. 80
UP)-A warning was broadcast by
state health officials today IN
starting search for an itinerant
peddler believed indirectly respon-
sible for four deaths here from q
malady diagnosed as psittacosis OF
parrots disease"
The hunt for the peddler began
when a fifth victim, Mrs. Marian
Seeberg. 63, of Modesto, was re-
ported dangerously i'll of the
disease.
The four dead here were Mr. and
Mrs. Frederick Hepner and two
women house guests, who sue
cumbed after handling a pair OF
love birds purchased from the
peddler.
DR.. Giles S. Porter. state health
director, said there was no need
for alarm but advised careful
handling of all recently acquired
pets.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-30
LEGION POST GIVES
PARTY IN NEW HALL

One Of the incest parties OF this
week was that held last night in
the Veterans Memorial hall when
members of Boyce Aten unit OF the
American Legion entertained their
women folk.
Dancing and cards were the di-
version for the evening, Mrs. George
Whitcher and Charles P. Delp win
ming the high score prizes and Mrs.
Hugh T. Osborne and Pete Schmitt,
the low score prizes. Harry Snod-
grass and his Rhythm Boys of the
Hotel De Anza donated their sery-
ices for the evening.
One of the highlights Of the eve
ming was the visit of William D.
Lyons. chef de chemin de fer of the
40 ct 8. who made a brief address
before the assembly.
Refreshments Of coffee and sand
wiches were served at a late hour
to the many guests attending. The
party was one OF the most success
ful and enjoyable ones held in the
new hall
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-30
BEGIN SERIES OF
CLUE LADIES DAYS

Beginning the new year most en-
joyably for the women of the Bar
bara Worth Country club. will be
the first of the weekly ladies days
which will be held on Wednesday,
January 6.
The ladies days were inaugurated
last year and were highly success
full affairs. 50 much so that the
women are anticipating with in
terest next weeks opening event
This year, with the new clubhouse
the days should be more enjoyable
than ever before.
Those who enjoy golf may have
the whole day for their fayorite
sport and those who like bridge
will find the clubhouse a most de-
lightful place for their fayorite
game.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-30
SWERDFEGER HOME
SCENE or PARTIES

Two parties were held yesterday
at the W A. SWerdfeger home on
West Olive avenue. Mrs. Swerd-
feger entertaining with an informal
luncheon. while later in the aft
ernoon her daughter, Miss Helen
Swerdfeger gave a bridge party
for a group Of her friends.
The affair was in the nature of
a New Years party with appro-
pirate decorations. Luncheon
guests were Mrs. Ben Christian,
Mrs. Harry Hoyey. Miss Betty Nc
MILAN and Miss Margaret Ede.
Those who came in later for the
bridge game were the Misses jose
phine Graham, Jean Meyer. Mar
garet EIDE, Janet Beiber, Dorothy
Boyette OF San Diego, Opal Hunt
and Beth Spencer.
Miss Beiber won first prize for
bridge and the afternoon ended
with the serving OF refreshments
by the hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-30
Churches
Schools
DINNER HONORS
W. 4. HEFFERNANS

Complimenting DR.. and Mrs. w.
T. Heffernan of Calexico whose
marriage was an event Of the sum-
mer, Mr.. and Mrs. Ross T. Hick-
cox entertained last night at a
smartly appointed dinner party.
Covers were laid for the honor
guests. for Mr.. and Mrs. 3. M Cru
well. Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Il. Burn
ham and the hosts. The honor
guests received an attractive gift
from their hosts.
Mrs. Heffernan is perhaps bet
ter known in Imperial Valley cir
Giles as Miss Naomi Stutzman since
for many years she has been active
in Red Cros work. visiting the
county at frequent intervals. She
is Pacific coast field representative
for the national Red Cross and has
aided the local secretary, Mrs. Mae
Sherry Winans. in her work here.
DR.. Heffernan has been a resident
of Calexico for many years and
was one Of the pioneers Of Imperial
Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-30
PRETTY SERVICE
AT GRAY HOME
UNITES COUPLE

j The II. Y. Gray home in Imper-
ial was the scene Of pretty we'd
ding Yesterday when Miss Bernie
Brock and Melvin Sheldon were
united in marriage. Rev John c.
Spencer OF Seeley performing the
/ ceremony.
Pink and white gladiolas made
dainty decorations for the wedding.
The bride. dressed in an ivory satin
gown. and wearing the wedding veil
which Mrs. Gray wore At her own
wedding. was given in marriage
by her father. She carried a bou-
quet of brides roses and lilies OF
the valley. Incidental music &C.
curing during the service includ-
ed oh Promise Me" and the Men
delSsohn and LOhengrin wedding
marches.
Following the ceremony a recep-
ton was held Tor the members of
the two families and a few friends
who We're guests. A pretty brides
cake, decorated with a miniature
bride and groom. was cut by the
bride and refreshments were served.
Immediately after the reception
Mr.. and Mrs. Sheldon left for their
wedding trip. Mrs Sheldon wear
ing a smart brown travelling out
fit.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. H. l.. Brock of Imperial
and the groom is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. A. H. Sheldon of Seeley.
approximately 30 guests witnessed
the ceremony and in addition to
the members OF the two families.
the guests included Mr.. and Mrs.
j. A. Busby of El Centre. Ted Baer
and Sam Baer of Imperial and M
w. Nichols OF Hollywood. Mrs
Grays father.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-30
LONG ILLNESS
IS FATAL FOR
LOCAL WOMAN

Mrs. Anna Zurcher. 80, wife Of
Peter Zurcher and mother of j. h,
Zurcher and H. E. zurcher, died
at the family home at 392 Len
Rey last night after two years of
i'll health.
She fell and broke her hip last
spring and injuries suffered at that
time confined her to a hospital all
summer Recently she suffered a
paralytic stroke W hic n eventually
resulted in her death.
Mrs. zmcher was born i'll Swift
zerland, January 7, 1851, and came
to the United States 80 years ago
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-30
Don't
Quote Me-

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30. U.P)-
Allan Hoover, son of the President,
dark-eyed, handsome and unmar-
ried, is quite the sought after young
man of Washington these days.
He is here for the holiday reunion
Of the Hoover family and he has
hardly had 2 moments rest.
DoWagers with debutante daugh-
ters Vie with one another to invite
him to their parties and Allan who
likes a good time, accepts as many
invitations as his time permits. He
dances well and leaves early-us-
ually alone. The story is told that
at one party in nearby Maryland
which he attended bar was run
ming with champagne and whisky
for all. Allan is said TO have paid
no attention to it, thereby prov
ing himself a perfect guest.
Tonight Allan has his own party
at the White House, the third he
has had in as many holiday sea-
sons. Young folks from Washing
ton, New York and more distant
points will attend. There will be
dancing and general gaiety.
When the President and his wife
entertain they are privileged to
have the marine band or any of
the other service bands, for that
matter, play for them without cost.
But this party is not classed by
the Hooyers as in the line of duty =
so they have engaged a commercial
orchestra-one of the best in the
country incidentally-to play. The
White House will echo to the latest
rhythm of musicians popular on the
radio.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-30
Ell CentranS Plan To
Attend Football Game

Among the e. Centrans who will
join the valley delegation at the
New Years game in Pasadena are
DR.. and Mrs. L. c. House ard Dor
othy Lou Gillian, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry L. Loud and Margaret Loud.
Mr.. and Mrs. John House are Wis
iting their daughter at Tehachapi
and Mr.. and Mrs. S. Emmitt Allen
are in San Bernardino but both
groups plan to see the game as will
Mr.. and Mrs. j. D. Huston CT I'm
perial.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-30
Society
Clubs

Plans for the two large parties
to be given in FL Centro tomorrow
night in celebration Of New Years
Eve are rapidly being completed
and both promise to be delightful
affairs. With such festivities. local
residents will find plenty OF oppor-
tunitieS for bidding goodbye TO The
old year and for welcoming the ad-
vent 1882.
These two events are the annual
Eastern Star ball in the Masonic
Temple and the dinner dance at
the Barbara Worth hotel.
Under the sponsorship of the Jun
lor Chamber Of Commerce. a din
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-30
Social Brevities

Mr.. and Ms. I. w. McGreW Of
West Main street have been enter
tanning as their house guests dur
ing the holidays their daughter,
Mrs. Earl Crawford of Hollywood.
and her family, and a sister, Mrs.
A. F.. Middaugh of Los Angeles.
Miss Jean Meyer has as her house
guest this week Miss Dorothy Boyett
of San Diego, former resident Of
this city. Many informal affairs
are being planned this week for
the students who are home from
school for the holidays.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-30

morning reported to the sheriffs
office a burglar entered his house
while he was away yesterday aft
ernoon, taking a small quantity Of
food and clothing
The burglar also made away with
a .38 calibre Smith Y Wesson re-
volver, on a Al frame. Roses ini-
tials are engraved on the inside of
the revolver handle.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-30
Christian Choir VIII
Meet TOMORROW Night

Members of the State Street
Christian church choir are re-
minded Of the rehearsal tomorrow
evening at 7:3O in the church and
every member is asked 10 be
present.
After the rehearsal, the members
are invited to the S. o. Lingo
home, 1434 Euclid avenue, where
refreshments will be served and a
social hour enjoyed.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-30
Recent Yuma Wedding
Is OF Local Interest

News of the marriage of Mrs.
Ulva Moore to E. @. Irwin, both
of Potrero, will be OF interest TO
many Ell Centrans as the groom
was a pioneer resident OF Imperial
Valley.
The ceremony was performed re-
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-30

Speaking of he White House, peo-
pie thereabouts rubbed their eyes
the other morning when they saw
brewery truck at the tradesman s
entrance to the mansion - right
alongside the garbage can. eyes.
the White House has a garbage can
like all other houseS) A big strong
man was lugging cases OF bottles to
the door. On the sides of the truck
was emblazoned a familiar name
and emblem and a few words III
praise of beer.' A dozen inveStiga-
tions started Immediately 1t de-
veloped the President wasn't even
getting supply of less than one
half of one per cent beer. The
brewery makes ginger ale as well
as beer. and it was ginger ale that
was going into the White House.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-30
The Weather
LOS ANGELES AND VICINITY

LOS ANGELES AND VICINITY
Fair and cool tonight; Thursday,
partly cloudy with temperature be-
low normal; gentle shifting winds.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Generally fair tonight and Thurs
day but becoming cloudy Thursday
in northwest portion; local frost
tonight; gentle changeable winds
off shore.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-30
LOCAL WEATHER
Recorded by r. A. Baughman
u. s. Weather Bureau
Temperatures

Locel Temperatures
Minimum this morning -...
MtXimum Yesterday .-.-.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-30
Bard Rancher
Burglar Victim

1t might have been that the
burglar was preparing for pros
pecting trip into the desert, ana
went about it by first obtaining a
grubstake.
At any rate, E l. Rose, rancher
in the Winterhayen district, this
Gently in Yuma and the couple will
continue to make their home in
POtrerO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
MANY NEW LAWS WILL BE PASSED
 BY 34 STATES
More Than l7,OOO of Those Laws Are Expected to Be Put Over By Legislature

Chicago, Jan 7-UP)-The 193J output of state legislation probably will result in the passing of more than l7,0O0 new laws in 34 states where legislatures are converting this week or next, a United Press survey of legislative prospects showed to-da..
 Most of the laws are expected to amend existing statutes although considerable new legislation dealing with employment and tax matters probably will be introduced. it was indicated.
 Among the 34 states reported on by United Press bureaus North Car olina headed the list with predicted adoption of 2,500 acts.
 Approximately 600 present laws will be repealed, it was forecast.
 Tabulation of the bills that prob ably will be passed follows:
 Tennessee. 400; Iowa, 200: Mon tana. TOO; Washington. 150; Mis- souri, roo; Nebraska. 200; Oregon. 300; California, 1,200: New Mexico, 100; Utah 100: Arizona. 600; Minne- sota, 1.500; Colorado, 1S0; Wyo- ming. ITO: Massachusetts, 300; Ok lahoma. 80; Pennsylvania 1,500: New Hampshire. $40: Kansas. $50: Michigan, $50; North Carolina, D. 500; Texas, 200; New York. 900: Wisconsin. 800: North Dakota and South Dakota. 1000 each. and Ohio. 225
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
COMPROMISE MAN IN BITTER FIGHT
 IS SUBMITTED

Washington. Jan - (UP)-A long and bitter conflict over ap- pointment of a successor to Charles B. Futile as district attorney in the nations largest city. will be ended to-day when MT Hoover submits to the senate thc name of George z. Metallic as compromise nominee. The post has been vacant six months with the factions unable to agree.
 Most of the Hoover leaders and the regular republicans are molli- fled by the selection. although each wanted it's own candidate so strong ly that for long time party split seemed inevitable. The original Hoover wing wanted Alan Fox. while the other faction was as stren- uously active in behalf of its candi- date, Reyes Winter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
THREAT IN THE BRITISH
 COTTON MILLS

London. Jan. 7.-(British United Press) Threat of a lockout in the British cotton industry was raised to-day as a sequel to the strike of operatives at Burnley protesting the new system under which workers must operate extra looms.
 The employers have given the Op- eratives 12 days to return to work, after which they will support the Burnley mills by declaring a gen eral lockout in the industry. The lockout will start Monday at Burn- ley unless the strike is ended. Cot ton employers said they would per- init the operatives union to concen- trate on the ten Burnley mills.
 The operatives, although they would be paid better under the new system, protest that it would increase unemployment. The owners say that only by the new system can Lan- cashire compete with Japan in the world markets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07

Chief Justice William M. Malt Lie administered the oath of office before the general assembly, con- vened in joint session in the hall of the house of representatives, shortly after p. m.
 The first item on the inaugural day program was luncheon for the in- coming governor and the outgoing executive, John H. Trumbull, and their staffs at the Hartford club.
 After the luncheon, the officials and their military staffs entered au- tomobiles and took places in the par ade to the capitol.
 Chief among the military unts were two companies of the gover- ncr's foot guard, founded in 1771 and ITS and company of the gover- ror's horse guard, organized in 17SS. The first company, foot guard is the oldest uniformed military unit in point of continuous service in the country.
 A delegation of officers and mer oa the Richmond Blues. another an- cent military body, came here from Virginia to participate in the parade
 Music was furnished by the gov. ernor's foot guard band of Hartford and the governors foot guard field music, also of this city.
 On arrival of the parade at tho capitol, the officials filed between
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
CHELSEA SCHOOL TEACHERS GIVEN
 SOME NEW LAWS

Chelsea, Mass, Jan. 7.-(UP).- Chelsea school teachers would be able to absent themselves without loss of pay to attend funerals of sis ter-in-laws or brothers-in-law, but not to attend funerals of mothers in-law or fathers n-law under n rec ommendation by the school board last night
 The board had been asked to add the various "inlaws" to the classes of relatives whose funerals the teach CTS might attend without decreases in their weekly pay checks. It was suggested that the teachers might be able to attend last rites for mother in-law or fathers-in-law under a clause permitting absence for "other unavoidable causes" A sub-committ- tee IS to further study the matter and report back to the board.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
WATERBURY CREW FOUND THE GIRL
 BESIDE TRACKS
Student at Conn College Had Evidently Fallen From Train-She Is Now in Bridgeport Hospital

Bridgeport. Conn. Jan 7-(UP)-- Believed to have fallen from tram while returning to Connecticut Col lege for Women at New London. Miss Billie Brown, 20, of West Ne" Brighten, Staten Island, N. Y., was in a critical condition today at Bridgeport hospital.
 The crew of a Waterbury bound gasoline car found the girl lying un- conscious across the tracks and took her to the hospital. She remained unidentified until her pocketbook. found on the train, was turned over to college authorities.
 Police sought to determine how the misnap occurred. She had aD- parentiy been lying on the tracks for several hours.
 Her parents MT and Mrs Charles Prown of 221 Morrison avenue, West New Brighton, arrived at their daughters bedside today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
CHURCH IS BLOWN UP IN DANVILLE
 STRIKE RIOTS

Danville. Va, Jan 7-(UP)-Po- lice and militiamen patrolled the schoolfield mill area with increased vigilance today after the demolition of the Pentecost Holiness church at Newton. near here. by a dynamite blast. The church's congregation consisted largely of non-union work CTS at the Dan River and Riverside cotton mills. crippled by strike since September 20.
 No one was injured in the xplo- sion. but windows in nearby houses were smashed by the detonation. The Rev Frank Dale. pastor of the church. preached a sermon recently in which he was said to have taken to task the 400O strikers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
RAILWAY ORDERS
 100000 TONS OF
 NEW STEEL RAILS

Philadelphia. Jan. 7.-(UP)- The Pennsylvania railroad to-day placed with four large American steel manufacturers orders for 200.- 900 tons of steel rail for use by the railroad. it was announced at general offices of the Pennsylvania. The United States Steel corporation will supply 100000 tons, divided be- tween the Carnegie Steel company and the Illinois Steel company, the former to furnish 5000 tons and the latter 10000 tons. The Beth lehem Steel company will furnish 88.000 tons and the Inland Steel company 12,000.
 At current steel prices. to-day's order will approximate $8,50O.00O it was said. and attachments. including bolts, frogs switches. and so forth will bring the total cost of rail and rail-laying material. exclusive of ties. to more than $15,00O,O0O.