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Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-11
Tax Increase Is
Likely In I. S.
(Cont6lued from page y

is whether to plunge into prolong
ed borrowing or raise taxes and
keep even with the outgo.
President Hoover recently in
dicated his mind is open pend
ing developments in the busi-
ness situation in the next three
months.
The favorable rec option
which Governor Franklin ID.
Roosevelt received on his re-
cent proposal for so per cent
income tax increase has made
administration leaders less fear
full of the political effects of
tax increase than they were a
few months ago.
It is already certain the pro-
gressiYes will attempt to force up
taxes on large incomes and inher-
itances. Now some conservative
are adopting a similar
view
One high official said today that
a tax on beer would produce $780,
600 900 a year He said however it
was unlikely President Hoover
would recommend resumption of
brewing. Other authentic informa-
ton given the United Press re-
veals the President strongly op-
posed 10 such course. The Off
cial in question said terrific pres
sure is being brought for restora
ton of beer. He believed that in
addition to the revenue value of
such a step, there would be some
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-11
Just Another
Success Tale

Los ANGELES. Sept. IL.
U.P)-It's a long step from dig
ging bitches To the post of ex-
ecutive secretary of the Uni
versity of California at Los An
geles. bus Earle Swingle took
il i'll just one week.
DR.. +. c. Moore. provost of
the university, seeking someone
to fill the post. saw Swingle
swinging n pick on Il campus
construction job. He recogniz-
ed him as former president of
the Associated Students, and
pleased with the young mans
willingness to do menial jobs,
secured his appointment
through the board of regents.
Swingle was graduated from
the university last June.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-11
Lose Hope For
Missing Flyers
Continued from page y

(COnClnueQ from page II
aided by forces of men on shore,
found no trace of the missing air
men.
Aviation and coast guard officials
also pointed out the fact that
weather conditions along the Aleu-
tan islands at the time Moyle and
Allen should have arrived there
were very bad. Fog. stiff breeze
and a low ceiling" were indicated
by weather reports
Any one of those conditions
would have made the City OF Ia
coma's chances slight. All OF them
combined presented an almost in
surmountable obstacle TO successful
flying, it was believed.
The search for some trace Of the
two young flyers was being con-
tinued early today with the United
States, Canada and Japan partici-
pating.
Four coast guard vessels, large
land forces and number OF planes
were making q thorough search OF
every point of land on which the
flyers possibly could have landed.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-11
Propose Fund
For Clerks In
Federal Work

LOS ANGELES, Sept. II. UP)-
A new retirement fund for post
office clerks, pension for widows
and other beneficial measures were
endorsed today by the National
Federation of Postoffice Clerks, IN
convention here.
The clerks also took a definite
stand against Communism. passing
a resolution in which their support
against Communism was pledged to
william Green, president of the
National Federation of Labor
The new retirement law would
eliminate the age limit. giving op-
portunity of retiring on pension
after service of 80 years. The pres
ent laws names 63 years as re-
quirement for pension.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-11
ProwIer Takes
Alfalfa Seed

Some enterprising soul undoubt-
edly plans 10 SOW a crop OF alfalfa
soon. since Domingo Sanchez re-
ports the disappearance Of two
sacks of alfalfa seed from his home
four miles south OF Seal Heights.
The prospective alfalfa grower
not only provided himself with the
seed but also took a % caliber pis-
tol, perhaps with the idea OF de-
tending his booty.
Sanchez reported TO the sheriff's
office that his property disappeared
some time during the night OF Sep
teraber 9.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-11
(0UNIYBRIEFS

Open Again for Business after be-
ing closed for the summer. Mar
tins National Bakery. 9tS
Buick Demonstrators for sale at
a discount Three 1881 Buick
demonstrators TO be sold in hurry.
Jno. R. Robertson. Buick dealer,
TT Main st. llt6
Presbyterian Church Opens-Flrst
Presbyterian church in El Centro
will be open for all services on Sun
day after having been closed dur
ing the month of August Rev.
and Mrs. John S. A. Gum and
family recently returned after
vacation at Live Oaks and in vari-
Gus points in the north part Of the
state.
DR.. 4. d. Hanson, dentist, Davis
Bldg. Extraction specialist.
DR.. L. W. Jensen. Dentist - llC
North Sixth St. Phone 3S2. Spe-
cializing in inIays and porcelain
jacket crowns. l6mwf
Martins National Bakery open
now for business. Same good bread.
l27 South Sixth. 9ti2
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-11
LIVESTOCK

LOS ANGELES, Sept. l.. UP
Hogs, receipts 100 Market steady.
Locals S6.25 TO S635. Light easternS
quoted 10 S7l5.
Cattle, receipts 300. Market slow
about steady. Common to medium
steers s475 TO $3.50. Heifers s4.65
to $500. Good COWS S4.15 TO s4.75.
Common TO medium $500 to $500.
Calves receipts so. Market steady
Few good yealers quoted at $3.50.
Sheep receipts 500. Market
steady. Few good yealers quoted
at $3.50.
sheep, receipts 300. Market
steady. Two deck medium wooled
California lambs $3.50 to $500.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-11
Joe Maggie Is
Getting Better

Joe Maggie, who was slightly In
jured III a collision between the
truck he was driving and gas
tanker and trailer west of Holt
vile Wednesday afternoon, is recov-
ering satisfactorily.
The oil truck was driven by JACK
Evans of Los Angeles and, accord
ing to motor patrol officers, at
tempted to leave the highway tc
avoid the collision. Turning over
three times. the tanker lost springs
and wheels and the side was dam
aged.
Maggie was brought TO Ell Centre
for treatment.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-11
Young Dancer
Tries Suicide

LOS ANGELES, Sept. II. U.P)-
Geraldine Flynn, 2l-year-old dan
Ger, was reported near death in po-
lice receiving hospital today follow
ing an attempt at suicide.
The girl was said by friends. 20
be a neice of Emmett Flynn, mo-
ton picture director, and cousin OF
Maurice Lefty Flynn. former mo-
ton picture actor, and Yale football
star. who recently married a men,
Der Of the English nobility.
Miss Flynn had been out of work
for some time, friends told Receiy-
ing Hospital surgeons.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-11
Salesman Held
For L. A. Police

Upon telegraphic instructions
from Los Angeles police, Jack Mays.
%, was taken from a bus when it
arrived in e Centro last night.
Tied in d handkerchief and hid
den in one of three suitcases, local
police found s45 il silver, The
money consisted mostly OF col
lection Of nickles, dimes and dol
lars. Mays said he was an auto
mobile salesman in the coast city.
Representative Of the Los An
geles police department signified
the intention of arriving today TO
take Mays to the coast.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-11
Texas Cotton
Crop Selling

DALLAS. Tex, Sept. II. U.P)-
With temperatures ranging up to
l06 degrees in most areas. the Tex
as cotton crop is opening rapidly
and. for the most part. is being
sold as fast as picked, the Dallas
News said today.
Only scattered holding by farm
ers IS reported, the News said.
Growers prices range from five to
six and three -fourths cents a
pound, with seed bringing 81 10
SO a ton.
Picking already is completed in
south Texas and is general in all
other sections. except northwest
Texas. where it is just beginning.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-11
Cotton Holiday
Loses In Vote

AUSTIN, Tex, Sept. =. UP)-
The Long plan for total cotton
holiday lost in q test vote before
Texas house OF representatives to-
day, 46 to 55.
The vote was 46 for having a
subcommittee report out a Long
plan bill as well as an acreage re-
duction bill.
Fifty five voted to have the COM
mittee report only one bill which
will be a reduction bill.
The committee was given until
8 a. N. Monday to complete his re-
port.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-11
Irene FenWick
Gets Treatment

PASADENA, Cal, Sept. II. U.P)-
Irene Fenwick, wife of Lionel Bar
rymore, screen director and actor.
is. in the Pasadena hospital for
treatment for persistent stomach
ailment, it was learned today.
Miss Fenwick underwent an oper-
alton in New York a year ago fol-
lowing a sudden attack in Havana,
Cuba, earlier in the year She also
was a patient here in May, 1929,
for the same trouble.
DR.. Frederick Speik reported Miss
Fenwick greatly improved today.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-11
Gun Duel Brings
Death To Two

RENO, Sept. II. UP)-A desper-
ate gun battle between a police
man and two robbers in the office
of the Reno High school was re-
yealed this morning when teach
ers entered the school TO find the
bodies Of Ross Peterson, officer,
and one Of the robbers.
The second thief escaped, but a
trail of blood stains indicated that
be WIS wounded
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-11

Ford Is Stolen--A 1924 model
Ford was reported stolen from the
streets OF e Centre last night. ac-
cording to report at the sheriff S
office 2. Gahata OF route /. Box
2e. Calexico. is the registered owner.
The license number was not OBJ
tanned.
Good Pastries and Pies at Mar
tins National Bakery. Now open
for business. I27 South Sixth ST.
9tl2
Intend To Wed--John Jearnian
Wikerson, Il. Of CaleXico. and Flea
nor Monroe Anderson. IS. OF e
Centre. filed notice o. intention 10
wed at the office Of the county
clerk this morning.
$500 Permanent Waye-725 South
Sixth St, Eiaines Beauty Shop.
Specializing in the personality fin
ger wave. Telephone 1917 for ap-
pointment. 9t3
Buick Demonstrators for sale at
q discount Three 1881 Buick S
demonstrators TO be sold in a hurry.
Jno. r. Robertson. Buick dealer
TIT Main ST. lite
The Coolest Eating ploce IN town
California Hotel Coffee Shop-air
cooled. Open all night. l5tf
Files Suit-Henry W. BleSsner
filed suit with the clerk Of the SUI
perior court this morning for pay
ment Of $500 alleged due from D. E.
Myers for services rendered.
Night School Opening - Monday,
September Il. Imperial Valley Busi-
ness College, Main at Eighth. H.
dividual construction. Rapid prog
gress. Office open for registration
7:30 to $50. Open evenings this
week. Phone 389. 1913
Osteopathy Open for business
in room q Medical Dental Bldg.
formerly the Dunaway Bldg, cor.
5th and Main Sts. DR.. J. F. Fon-
cannon. llt4
Free Charging for your auto bat
terry. Voltex, l36 Imperial Avenue, !
El Centro lots
Building Permit D. Z. Fuller !
was issued a building permit to- !
day for extension Of q Roof on a !
residence situated at 855 El Cen |
tro street. The cost is estimated
at $50.
Buick Demonstrators for sale at /
a discount. Three 1881 Buick 8 .
demonstrators TO be sold in hurry !
Jno. r. Robertson. Buick dealer |
TIT Main st. llt6 |
Fall Term Begins Monday. Sep
tember IA Imper;a- Valley Business
College, Main at Eighth St. Office
open daily for registration from g
to 5. A superior school for modern !
business and secretariaI training. |
Phone 389. 9t7 |
Released From Jail-E. T. Cotter /
was released from county Jail to-
day at the expiration Of q jail term ,
Of SO days imposed on conviction !
of reckless driving. He was arrested
IN Co1ay5nO
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-11
Help the Boys
Earn Some Money
before School
lStarts

The distributors of Arrowhead
and Puritas water have a number
of bottles and other water equip
ment throughout the county In
the hands Of parties who are not
now their customers.
We have enlisted the services
of local boys to assist in assemb-
ling this material giving the boys
n chance to earn some money be-
fore school starts.
Help the boys earn this money
by phOning to Delno Hockett,
phone STAR. II you have any of
this equipment In your home or
office.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-11
Barley Beard Puts FLYER i'm Bed

GALLIPOLIS, O., U.P)-A forced
landing in field caused DR..
Charles E. Holzer, flying surgeon
of Gallipolis. to go to a hospital
for treatment, but it was through
no fault of his airplane. A barley
beard tipped into the physicians
face and lodged in his throat. An
infection resulted. DR.. Holzer went
to John Hopkins, Baltimore, for
treatment.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-11
STOCK QUOTATIONS.

psychological stimulus to business
somewhat like that which was
sought by President Hoover in his
debt moratorium proposal.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-11

The local price on eggs, furnished
through the courtesy OF Zurcher
Bros, Is as follows:
Medium OF pullet ....-.........-..-..... 2Gc
Extra observation-disclosures. &c
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-11
@daIkets

LOS ANGELES. Sept. Il. UP
Following are coday's market quo
tatiOnS,
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-11
Baseball Scores
American

AC bOSION-
Detroit .......... 900 900 OO0-0 8 2
Boston commence. 002 2l0 00x-5 8 0
Collier, Sullivan and Ruel; Mac
Fayden and Connolly.
At New York
Chicago ......... 0l0 900 0lO-3 7 /
New York ..... 600 O0l 0OO-l II l
Lyons and CRUDE: Johnson, Wells
and Dickey.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-11
National

AT Pittsburgh
New York ..... 900 0l0 0l0-2 s 0
Pittsburgh - 020 900 01x-3 /
Parmalee and Hogan; French
and Phillips
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-11

Released From Jail-E. r Cotter
was released from county Jail to-
day at the expiration Of q jail term
of so days imposed on conviction
of reckless driving. He was arrested
in CaleXlco.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-11

Fall Term Begins Monday. Sep
tember IA Imper;a- Valley Business
College, Main at Eighth st. Office
open daily for registration from g
to 5. A superior school for modern
business and secretariaI training.
Phone 389. 9t7
Seward daily gateway., 1931-03-26
60 TO THE LIBERTY
 AND BE 'sAvED' T0N|TE

'Law,-now if it hadn't been for Mrs. Saunders turning her ankle on . loose brick in the sidewalk whilst going to Miss Minnies house, well then,-only chance and a misstep-.But you can see for yourself what happen ed when you come to see the the Sophomore play Saved" in the High School dramatic con- test at the Liberty theater to- night.
 The Seniors start the program off with Speaking to Father This is followed by the Freshman play "The Man in the Bowler Hat" Ha! Then comes the Soph- omore play Saved" and next the great. Junior play, And there was Light"
Seward daily gateway., 1931-03-26
SIX COMPANIES UNITE
 BUILD HOOVER DAM

SAN FRANCISCO, Mar, 25, R Six companies incorporated and formally agreed to undertake the largest construction contract in the history of the United States.
 The contract has the signatures of the President calling for pay ment of $48,e9O,995 for construct ion of Hoover Dam.
 The 200 page contract has been returned to Secretary of the h. terior Wilbur.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-03-26
UNALASKA ITEMS
| | | |

It is reported the organization recently of a local Bridge Club, with the following charter mem bers: MT. and Mrs. Paul Willis of Dutch Harbor, MT. and Mrs. Bob Farley and MT. and Mrs. Me- Vickers of the U. s. Naval Radio Station, MT. Laska, agent of the A. c. Co.,, and his mother, Mrs. Laska, MT. and Mrs. Jack Martin, of the Salmon Company, MT. Buuttan, Construction Engineer of the new Unalaska dock and Mrs. Patterson.
 A very delightful dinner party was given recently by Dr. and Mrs. Armstrong, of the Jesse Lee Mis- sion for the following invited guests: MT. and Mrs Jack Mar tin and MT. and Mrs. R. w. Fraw- ley. Mrs. Armstrong is charming hostess, and a very enjoyable evening is reported.
 \\<<
 Another very enjoyable dinner party was given last Wednesday evening by MT. and Mrs. Paul Willis of Dutch Harbor for friends from UnalaSka. The "Eunace" made an excursion to Dutch liar bor taking over the guests which included MT. Finch, local U. s. Commissioner, Mrs. Clara Goss and her niece Carol Willis, Dr. and Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Mabel Broder, and Captain Nelson.
 <<>>
 The MS "Aleutian Native" H. E. Bowman, Captain, and the MS. 'Lskum," G. DeVine, Captain, ar rived in port this week from Seat tie on their way to Umnak and Atka. The Aleutian Native had a full cargo of general merchandise and construction material, chiefly for Atka and Tanaga. The Iskum, together with general fishing fleet, including the "Alasco Four" " the "Kanaga Native" and the ''Umnak Native" will operate in the vicinity of the codfish banks this season out of Atka. It is con- templated packing and shipping into the Seattle market at least 800 tons of codfish. MT. H. E. Bowman is financing the propo- sition, it is reported; who also is the owner of the fleet.
 ><<<
 While trapping on Chigunadak Island in January, Leonty Snap hannekoff and his trapping part ner, Leonty Merculief were caught in a snow slide. Merculief was able to keep clear of the slide, it is reported, but it buried Shaphas- nekoff. For several hours young ,-"~~>~~~--~~-~~~-~
Seward daily gateway., 1931-03-26

Merculief labored feveriShly to extricate his partner. At first it nearly hopeless, at last, however, ShapaSnekoff's face was uncovered, and later he got free of the snow. In extricating Snap hasnekoff, however, it was neces- sary to leave his boots under the snow, and he had to hike five miles in his stocking feet back to their cabin. No i'll effects were re- ported from this exposure.
 <<<t
 Unalaska was favored this week with a visit by w. R. Sprout, Chernofski manager of the Aleu- tian Livestock Co. MT. Sprouts company has nearly 10000 head of sheep grazing on Unalaska and Umnak Islands, and it is report ed the band has gone through the winter exceptionally well, with very few loses as compared to other winters. Mir. Sprout expects Mrs. Sprout to arrive on the June trip of the SS. Victoria" with their young daughter, now living in the States.
 Albert Mattox, the popular Un- alaska sheep man, leaves the com ing week for Makuhion, where he is to take charge of the large band of sheep recently acquired by Peter Olsen. MT. Olsen is very fortunate in obtaining the services of MT. Mattox, who brings with him an extensive experience.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-03-26
LA ROCHELIED KILLED

"Frenchy" L.aRochelle, former sawmill man of Seward, was kill ed recently in boiler explosion at Keno City, Yukon Territory. It is said a letter to this effect was recently received here from H. Bryant, another former res ident.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-03-26
ENROUTE HOME

MONTEVIDEO, Mar, 26, lP- The Prince of Wales and Prince George landed in Montevideo from Buenos Aires on the trip northward which eventually will carry them back to London. They will sail for Brazil on board the steamer Alcantara.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-03-26

A number of Seward boys are planning to go to Ketchikan af- ter school, it is said, where they hope to secure work with the Bureau of Public Roads.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-03-26

New Spring Hart Schaffner & Marx SUI: Samples at greatly reduced prices. Urbaef & Valade.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-03-26

Compare the wear in Star Brand shoes S5 % to $500 at Urbsch and Valade
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-25
CONVENT WILL
GIVE PROGRAM
Incarnate Word Academy
Offers Play May
Is and rs

The seyenty-eiehth annual enter
tainment OF the Incarnate Word
Academy. Brownsville. will be offer
cd May 1926 at the academy audi
forum.
An opcretta entitled THE En-
chanted Glen will be the feature
entertainment.
St. Josephs' Academy band VIII
furnish music during the entertain
mcnt.
Included in the program Is a short
play named The Loveliest Word
which is presented by pupils Of the
fifth and fourth grades. The Clean
ers. a song and dance Offering Ey
pupils Of second and third grades.
Flowers and Fireflies. a chorus By
pupils OF primary and preprimary
grades: and other offerings are Oh
the program.
Miss Kathryn Lo1ise Alleyn y a.
the piano for all musical numbers.
On account Of the limited seGting
capacity the program will be given
on two consecutive nights. Refresh
ments are 10 be sold both nights.
The entertainment Is sponsored BY
the Parent Teachers Association.
II was announced today that the
I~ncarnate Word summer school
would be conducted from June 8 TO
July II.
The academy Is located at ths
corner OF St. Charles and 9th.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-25

floral stars IN the chosen colors
and candles OF the different hues
were placed at intervals along the
table. IN front or the honor guest
vas q beautiful mound made Of
flowers In the five colors and a
floral star was set on the floor In
the curved part OF the u. a large
star made OF ice met the eyes OF
the guests IS they entered the
dining room. Tall floor baskets
filled with flowers in the five
colors we're placed about the room.
Plate foyors OF sweet pea corsages
we're given each n present. Cow
ers we're laid for fifty.
Miss Mamie Bourne. who acted
as toaStmistreSs for the evening.
presented the program numbers.
DR.. E. II. Thorn, an old friend Of the
h~onoree's. paid a tribute to Mrs.
Hart and presented her with n
wrist bouquet OF sweet peas. She
responded with an appropriate talk
In a charming manner.
During the evening Miss Eliz-
abeth Bingham entertained with
very pretty violin members. and
Jimmy Thomas presented a tap
dance. Mrs. j. M. Becker pleased
her audience with several vocal
solos In Hawaiian. Two amusing
readings were given BY Mrs. }. r
Homer.
Talks were given by Mrs. j. X.
Bull. charter member and past
secretary OF the chapter. Mrs. Fan
ME ID. Putegnat. and members from
San Benito and Harrington who
were especially invited guests.
Mrs. Daisey Nichols. past worthy
matron OF the local chapter. pre-
sented Mrs. Hart with a gay Serape.
a remembrance from the Chapter
members. Or. Thorn was given a
leather blllfold also as a gift or the
chapter. The program closed with
the singing OF It'll We Meet
Again.
Mrs. Hart. who arrived IN
Brownsville Friday bv plane from
the Panama Canal ZONE. was n
tertained also with a luncheon III
Natamoros. a trip 70 the beach and
q sightseeing tour or the Valley
while she was here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-25
Visitor In
SdnAntonio
Entertained

The following item from the Sar
Antonio Light will prove Of interest,"
to the many friends of Mrs. j. ID.
Ireland.
Mrs. Leona Parrish was hostess
at a bridge party Thursday at her
home, l0l Becker street. honoring
Mrs. j. D.. Ireland of Brownsville.
Texas. the charming guest Of Mrs.
II T. Shaw. Those present We e
Mesdames F.. M. Campbell, q. N.
Hebdon, +. p. Shaw, J. g. Griner,
j. H. Yancey, L. r. Childress. Char
!eS De Laya. j. j. Brothers and Miss
Dorothy Day.
Mrs. ireland has been compli-
mented with many beautiful parties
while a guest here, including a
bridge luncheon at the Arabian tea
room, a sped-the-day party at Med
ina lake. a dinner at the Guntar.
followed by dancing. and a theater
rarity for the showing OF Seed"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-25
NEW YORK COTTON

NEW YORK, May Is. NP-Cotton
opened barely steady today 10 to
IS points lower under selling pro-
NOTED by reports OF favorable wealth
or in the south over the week end.
There was covering and trade buy
ing but the selling was nor or less
general and continued after the
posting of the weather map which
was regarded as indicating pros
poets for a continuance OF warmer
wcathei. July sold off TO $50 and
December TO 9.3e. or about l6 to
10 points net lower and the market
was within a point or two OF these
quotations at the end Of the first
half hour.
Owing 10 the continuance Of the
holidays. there were no quotations
for Liverpool.
The decline brought In some
trade buying on limits as well as
covering but cotton continued to
come on the market in compare
lively small lots with prices work
ing off to $50 for July and 9.36
for December, or about IL % 20
points below Saturdays closing
quotations. The volume OF business
tapered off at these figures. how
ever. and the market was quiet and
steady at midday with active
months showing rallies OF 4 or S
points from the lowest.