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Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-01
Mack And Mack
Won That Game

Headwriters are not always dumb,
but sometimes they are crooked
This explains to members of the
Mack and Mack baseball team the
strange head in last nights paper.
which stated Mack and Mack had
been defeated the night previously.
The. headwriter saw the Mack and
Mack outfit wallop the Studebaker
team. But yesterday morning Les
Rogers and Jake Tison came over
and made him present of a brand
new Studebaker and in return for
this the headwriter lied. This
morning, Mack and Mack having
come across with free suit of
clothes, we publish this to state that
Mack and Mack won the game and
not Studepaker.
The moral of the story is-dont
trust headwriters. They play both
ends against the middle.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-01

Residents of Mckelumne Hill, CAL
averas county, are restricted to one
hour a day in the use of water. Not
even potted plants may be watered
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-01
| SPOR 7 S
Cramer Outfit
Beats Laundry

Evening matters up with the VAL
ley Steam Laundry, the Cramer
Bakery baseball squad last night
won its second encounter with the
Laundry squad, Ia to 8. The laun-
drymen won the first game some
time ago.
Nick Hartsler was the leading
slugger of team of sluggers. His
stick swinging accounted for a sim
gle, double and a home run. Chick
Owens drove out q single and a
homer for the Laundry.
The Golden State Creamery will
take on the Nevada California Elec-
trio company in tonight's game on
the Wilson Field. Exalted by their
first taste Of victory in the last
contest, the Electricians are expect
ed TO put up good fight tonight
Many fans will troop to the field
to see the hurting of Van Dalsen
OF the Creamery, who has developed
battling delivery.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-01
SavOldi Adds To
String OF Wins


SAN FRANCISCO. July /. U.P)-
jumping Joe' Savoldi, former No
tire Dame fullback, defeated Jock
Plummer of Nebraska in a single
fall here last night. Plummer was
pinned in 80 minutes with a body
slam and could not continue.
Three other collegiate wrestlers
performed in the remaining events.
Dutch" Schlagle, one time WASH
ington state gridder. wrestled an
hours draw with Able Coleman,
New York heavyweight. John Ca.
sey" Kazanjian, ex-Stanford athlete,
was awarded verdict over Cowboy
Jack Rogers of Oklahoma on foul,
and in the opener "Hoot" Herrin,
former st. Mary's football star,
tossed Ivan Zikoff in IL minutes
with body slam.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-01
Altoona Changes
+. Racing Program

ALTOONA, Pa, July /. (UR)-
Four 2-mile sprints and 100-mile
road run constitute the automobile
racing program at the Altoona
Speedway for July 4, the five-event
program replacing the former 200
mile grind.
The change in the program was
made to add more thrills to the an
nual speed show.
Points scored in the five events
will be credited to the drivers rec
ords in the annual championship
competition conducted by the Con-
test Board of the American Auto
mobile association.
Only two-man cars with mechan-
ics riding will be permitted to COM
pete, in accordance with the ga
rules.
Those finishing first and second
in each of the sprint races will COM
pete in the 100-mile run for the
larger prices, according to the man
ayers of the Speedway.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-01
HERMAN TAKES
MEXICAN CHAMP
TO A DECISION \

LOS ANGELES. July l. UD-
iaklng five out of 10 rounds, and
drawing three, Tommy Herman ron
decision over Alfred Ganoa. hexi-
can bull fighter, at the Olynpic
auditorium last night.
a large gallery of Mexicans. who
attended the fight, shouted Its pro-
test, apparently believing heir
countryman should have been oven
the bout.
Ganoa, ballyhooed as equally pro-
ficient in the bull ring, surprised
regular fans with his abiliy to
stand up under Herman's two
handed pounding, but Referee Har-
ry Lees decision evoked only booes
from the packed gallery.
Herman fought consistently and
was never in serious trouble. osnoa
started out brilliantly. assim.sting
Herman's body attack and realiat-
ing with a long range attacl that
gave him the f'1st nd econd
rounds.
Herman took the third. burth
and the sixth was even. Hrman
barely won the seventh. The aghth
and ninth were even, but HTman
scored heavily in the tenth % win
the bout.
Gaona weighed l49 poun6 and
Herman LAT.
Chick Devlin, California middle
weight champion, decisioned Harry
Goodland. in second 10 round fea-
ture match.
Lloyd Smith, l40, won owr Do
mingo Lopez.
Christie Lewis. negro lightweight,
decisioned Goe Gelvis. Filipino.
Kenneth Overlin defeated Mickey
Balabon.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-01
Pacific Coast
League Scores
By United Press

By United Press
Hollywood's foreboding of oppos-
ition from the fast climbing Mis-
sion Reds had become a reality to-
day with the defeat of the Stars in
game that failed to see one of
their runners cross the platter
The Reds turned back the film
city players 3 to 0 with the aid of
Bert Coles excellent pitching and
some timely hitting by Mission bats
men. The Stars, however, are so
far ahead that the defeat made
little change in their standing
The Oakland Oaks, on the other
hand. maintained their recent form
and dropped a 7 to encounter to
the Sacramento Senators.
The Los Angeles Angels. who have
steadily slipped down the ladder,
made a move toward retrieving
themselves at the expense of the
third place San Francisco Seals,
winning z to 2. The Angels still
were in fifth place tie with the
Missions.
The second place Portland Beav-
ers took a fall out of the climbing
Seattle Indians by opening their
series with a TO l victory.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-01
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Yesterdays Results
st. Louis, II: New York, 10.
Boston, S; Pittsburgh, /.
Cincinnati, 4; Brooklyn, 3.
Chicago, IA; Philadelphia, 3.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-01
Hotel Proud OF
Bandits Shot

LONGVIEW, Tex, July |. UP
A bullet hole in the frame wall of
the old Magnolia Hotel today serves
as a memento of the visit of Bob
Dalton, famous outlaw of the south
west. to Longyiew in 1894.
The slug bored through the pine
one summer day when Dalton and
his band galloped into what is now
the East Texas oil capital to rob a
bank. Citizens opened fire and a
pitched battle followed
The engagement ended when
Dalton and his men fled.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-01
BASEBALL B
STAN DINGS
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Yesterdays Results
Philadelphia. IL; Cleveland, 7.
Boston. 7; Chicago, l.
st. Louis, Z; Washington, 0.
Detroit, 8, New York, 7.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-01
KINGS OF GOLF
AWAIT OPENING
OF BIG TOURNEY
BY L. s. CAMERON
United Press Sports Editor

TOLEDO O., July l. U.P) - The
greatest international field entered
in the United States open golf
championship in many years rested
today awaiting the start of the 35tn
title tournament on the Inverness
Country Club layout Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday.
Led by Captain Charles Whit
combe of the British Ryder cup
team, IL English players are here
for try at the worlds best golfing
prize. Ten of the British, including
Whitcombe, were members of the
Ryder team. The others are Henry
Cotton. fiery young Londoner. and
his less petulant brother, Leslie.
The other overseas players here
are August Boyer of Nice and Au-
brey Boomer of st. Cloud, France
Then there is little Larry Monies.
Filipino. who dotes on the current
torrid Inverness weather.
The home talent which will COM
pete against the coterie of invad-
ers is, however, inherently capable
of equalling or beating the best ef-
forts of the visitors. In fact, one
had the opportunity of wagering
that an invader will win for there
are rockies who think otherwise.
Chief of the United States favor
ties are Tommy Armour of Detroit,
British open champion. Gene Sara
zen of New York. Walter Hagen Of
| Detroit, Whiffy Cox of Brooklyn,
Bill Burke of Greenwich, Conn,
Johnny Farrell of New York and
Mac Smith of New York.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-01

Nobody knew there was more than
one Pilino in the world until Gar
cia bobbed up on the scene. The
battle of the Pilinos ought to set
the card off to a good start.
The first bout will be called at 9
O'Clock and ladies with escorts will
be admitted to the arena without
charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-01

Sheep-killing bears haw been
causing stockmen trouble In Hum
boldt county. A hunter was secured
and two of the killers destroyed on
the first cruise.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-01

Fruit shippers meeting az Sacra-
mento agreed not to ship pears
which pack less than 1870 to the box
unless market justifies sending 1855
from drouth areas.
Smyrna times., 1931-01-21

the lighting franchise by over
whelming majority. This will
prove to the people of the adjoin-
ing towns, who are watching us
with interest, that Smyrna is wide
awake to her own possibilities. 1t
will also show them that Smyrna
intends to keep up the rapid pro-
gress she has recently been MAX
ing; Transforming herself from
the quietly moving community
into one of the best, and most pro-
gressive Towns in the State. This
is the place that Smyrna belongs
to enjoy. And she will be greatly
helped towards reaching such
prominent position if the people of
Smyrna will exercise their intelli-
gence, decline the sale of the light
ing franchise, and will insist that
their Town government be con-
Quoted in a business like manner.
Already many of the largest bust
ness Institutions and property
owners in Smyrna are pledged to
give their necessary support to-
wards defeating the sale of the
light franchise. Each and every
individual comprising this group,
deserves to be publicly compli
mented upon their decision. They
are unquestionably, progressive,
clear thinking, unselfsh people,
who have the future and the pres
ent of Smyrna very much at
heart.
"TAY PAYER"
Smyrna, Delaware,
January 20, 1881.
Smyrna times., 1931-01-21
TAX PAYER WRITES
ANOTHER LETTER
(Communicated)


The Smyrna Times,
Smyrna, Delaware.
The outstanding facts, brought
to light during the open discussion
that took place at the Town Meet
ing held last Friday evening, Janu-
ary 10Th, at the Town Hall build
ing, Main and South Streets, could
leave no doubt in the minds of
those present, and the public at
large, that this certainly is not the
time to think of entering into a
contract with the Eastern Shore
Public Service Company, for the
sale of the Smyrna lighting fran
chise; said contract SO worded as
to be into effect for a period of
time covering fifty years. The
problem of properly financing
Smyrna, which is the only excuse
for having caused so much discus
sion regarding the sale of the
light franchise, is a matter that
should have been corrected years
ago. Financing, as well as other
Town problems, is the reason why
Smyrna has seen fit to have a
central governing body comprised
of five members, all owners of real
estate, and who operate under the
name of Town Council. Smyrna
can be properly financed without
even taking into consideration the
sale of the lighting franchise. In
fact this can be accomplished
without causing anyone to put
forth much effort, or concern, if
the taxpayers and residents of
Smyrna will insist that the oper-
ations of the Towns affairs be
placed on a modern business basis.
Some of the towns nearby, and
others at a distance, have gone
through the same trying moments
that Smyrna is now experiencing.
What have they done to correct
their faulty financing? Simply
this: by the application of proper
business methods improved the
condition that caused
them so much concern. To-day
they are prospering under proper
" conducted government, there
fore the problem really is not as
great as it may seem. What
other towns can do, Smyrna GER
tainly can accomplish, when face
to face with like circumstances. i
And now is the time when the (
public, already interested. should I
that change of that ma +
ture take place; the sooner, nat
urally the better. In consideration
of the fact, that the people of
Smyrna have recently come into
the possession of numerous bits of
regarding the Towns
method of operation. due to the
extensive controversy that has
arisen relative to the light fran
chise, they are now in position
10 realize how possible it would be
For the orderly retirement of the
much discussed bonded indebted
ness out of the earnings Of the sale
If electric current by the Town.
That is, if these profits were so
applied Certainly there cannot
De a question of doubt remaining
n the minds of anyone, that the
possession of the lighting franchise
means more to Smyrna. her resi-
lents and her taxpayers. than do
III her other remaining assets
together Without pos
ible doubt, the taxpayers and the
esidents will render themselves.
nd the Town, real service
speaking of the present as well as
boxing forward into the futurel.
f they will vote down the sale of
Smyrna times., 1931-01-21
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
Continued From Page One

Barnes, Chester, Pa; William
Barnes, Wilmington, and a half
brother, w. A. Stokesbury of this
town. Funeral services were held
at the Harry Lee Funeral Parlors
at Chester yesterday, Tuesday.
morning, at 10 o'clock, and the
body brought to Smyrna and inter
ment made at Odd Fellows Gem
etery at 1.30. Rev. McCrone of
Rutledge, Pa, oficiated at the
services.
Smyrna times., 1931-01-21

Will the property owners
and taxpayers of Smyrna let
the opportunity pass to pay
off the entire bonded debt of
Smyrna and have nearly a
hundred thousand dollars to
put aside as a permanent in
vestment? Besides the ex-
cellent report of John B.
Klumpp, Smyrna Town Coun-
cil's new consulting engineer,
the main points of which ap-
pear in the advertisement of
the Eastern Shore Public Ser
vice Company in another col
umn, we are also publishing
this week, a carefully studied
analysis of the three PROPOSE
tions as written by Prof. C.
w. w. Schantz, superintend-
ent of the Smyrna Special
School District, statistician
of recognized ability. Prof.
Schantz is deeply interested
in Smyrna and its problems
and has shown a keen inter
est in the electric franchise
controversy which has been
the talk of the town. He has
the courage to come out over
his own name and although
he does not urge citizens to
vote to sell, a perusal Of his
letter shows conclusively that
he favors Proposition No. ii
to sell. Citizens and Taxpay-
ers should give serious con
sideration to the offer Of the
Eastern Shore Public Service
Company. We have it from
good authority if Smyrna
turns this offer down they
will not get such a high fig
ure offered again. Smyrna is
over-bonded now and the
golden opportunity has arriv-
ed to pay these bonds off. AS
to finances for the future we
are told the running expenses /
of Smyrna can be amply TAX I
en- care of on the present tax
rate which with the other
revenues coming in, will be
sufficient to pay all running
expenses and necessary i'm
provements unless some ex-
tensive development work
should be needed in the far
distant future. Even if call
ed upon for this, there is al
ways ways and means Of tax
ing care Of an undertaking Of
this kind. There is no doubt, \
the Eastern Shore Public Ser
vice Company can take care
of Smyrna's electrical needs,
even better than a municipal
ity can do. Besides this they
have declared that over ST.
500 will be saved consumers
of current here over what .
Smyrna has had to charge. !
The above company will open !
an office in Smyrna. develop !
the whole distribution system !
here, make Smyrna head )
quarters for one of their
crews, and become a part of !
Smyrna. Again, their plan is /
later on, to make sub-sta- /
tion of the Smyrna electric
light plant and tie in with the I
COnowingo current thru con- z
Germs supplying current from /
Wilmington (now down as far Z
as Blackbird), so that the !
Eastern Shore System will al 9
ways be supplied with current
in case of a break down or
other emergencies. 1t would :
seem, therefore, considering :
the financial status of Smyr- :
M, both to taxpayers as well $
as consumers, that our cit i
liens would be benefited. {
Smyrna would be relieved of a {
burden in getting its
bonded debt paid and better
service would be acquired all ,
the way around. This ques- ,
tion is to be decided at a !
special election next Monday !
afternoon. Think well before /
casting your vote.
Smyrna times., 1931-01-21

part of our citizens, they will have
served their purpose.
Figures used only estimated
and are used merely to illustrate
the underlying principles.
c. w. w. SCHANTZ
Smyrna, Del, January 19, 1881.
Smyrna times., 1931-01-21

AOvR2TISEMENTS- Smyrna Times
is the business medium not only for the
town it represents. but for the outlying
district of which il is the center. en-
bracing the towns of Clayton. Kenton.
Cheswold. Townsend. Leipsic. &c. A rate
of so cents per inch an insertion charg-
ed for transient advertising. Season or
yearly display advertising rates quoted
on application. For Sale. For Rent,
Lost and Found advertisements occupy
ing one inch space or less, minimum
charge of so cents per insertion. Public
Sale advertisements 75 cents per inch
first insertion and so cents per inch for
each subsequent insertion. Locals and
Reading Notices. is cents per line per
issue.
Smyrna times., 1931-01-21
SMYRNA'S LIGHT AND POWER
PROBLEMS
(Communicated)

The Smyrna Times,
Smyrna, Delaware:
Citizenship not only confers GER
tain rights and privileges upon the
one possessing it, but it also inn
poses certain duties and obliga-
tions. Every member Of a COM
munity should exercise these
rights, privileges, duties and obli-
cations to the best of his ability.
In exercising these civil and politi-
cal rights, the best interest of the
Smyrna times., 1931-01-21

Entered at the Post Office at Smyrna, Del
aware. as Second Glass matter.
Smyrna times., 1931-01-21
would have to be provided for.

would have to be provided for.
For the Town of Smyrna to re-
build and operate its own electric
light and power plant is a mo-
mentous undertaking, and one
that should be given most serious
thought and consideration. Gov
ernment ownership, be it Federal,
State or Municipal,is considered by
some as being contrary to our
American principle of government,
namely: that the government
should not go into business in COM
petition with its citizens.
The operation of the electric
light and power plant might be-
come profitable if placed under the
management of an experienced
and competent executive. Our
larger municipalities throughout
the country have found it to their
advantage to have their electric
current furnished to them by pub
lie service corporations. The diff
ficulties in operating plant are so
numerous that it would be impos
sible to enumerate them here. If
it is as profitable for the Town of
Smyrna to operate its own electric
light and power plant as some
would have us believe, why did the
Town Council discontinue opera
tion of the plant some years ago?
The old saying that experience
is the best teacher still holds good
in this case.
Summary of Proposals
Proposal I.
1. The Town debt of S204 900
would be wiped out.
2. Interest payment of $4,000
would be eliminated.
3. There would be created
nucleus for a permanent sinking
fund of $4,000 annually, or an ac-
of approximately $780,
900 in five years for Town i'm
provements.
A. The consumer would enjoy a
reduction in his light
and power rates.
5. The consumer, and non-con-
sumner would fare alike in meeting
the current operation expenses of
the Town.
Proposal II.
1. The Towns bonded indebted
ness would be paid off in 25 years.
2. An interest charge of S10,-
200 would have to be provided for
with a reduction of S4O0 annually
3. The consumer of electric cur
rent would pay higher rate than
under Proposal I.
A. The non-consumer of electric /
current would not share in paying
off the Towns indebtedness.
Proposal III.
T. The bonded Indebtedness of
he town would be increased from
s2O4, 900 to approximately S279,-
700.
2. A sum of $4,000 for deprecia-
ion Of plant and equipment would
nave to be set aside.
3. The interest on the S204 900,
II $4,000, would have to be met
4. No definite provision would
oe in sight for the retirement of
he outstanding bonds.
5. The consumer would pay
higher rates than under Proposal l.
6. The non-consumer of electric
current would not share in the
of the public debt.
In conclusion, whatever action
inally may be taken in this mat
er, the refinancing Of the Towns !
onded Indebtedness, and the Gre
tion of sinking fund should re-
Give immediate and serious con- !
Every generation
hould make adequate provision to
leet its own obligations, financial
= as we'll as otherwise. The COM
lg generation will have its own
roblems to face.
The proposals suggested above
lay be of little or no value. but
they will stimulate further !
and consideration on the ]
Smyrna times., 1931-01-21
NOTICE
TOWN COUNCIL
FOR SALE

Lot of good yellow Cob CORN
for sale. Also good Brood Sow
for sale.
AUGUST WISK.
r F D No. 2 Big Oak Farm,
1-21 1t Smyrna. Del.
Smyrna times., 1931-01-21
LOST

LOST
On Main Street between Lake
Como and Four Corners, Pair of
White Gold-rimmed Glasses. Kind
ly return to
TELEPHONE OFFICE
1-21 1t
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-07
Boxing Secretary Clears
Up Previous Statement

James Veach, secretary of the
state boxing commission, asserts he
was misquoted or misunderstood in
his Thursday statement regarding
the break made by Fit. Harrison
with the state f1stic rulers. He
says since the army officials decided
to act Independently in staging
shows Tat the state athletic COM
mission would have no representa-
ton at any future bouts held at the
fort and would not be responsible in
any way. The remainder Of Veach'S
statement today follows:
'At the close of the commission meeting
on Wednesday Aug. I was instructed to
get in touch with Captain Kennedy as
early as possible and inform him OF the
commissions ruling in regard to their rela-
tions with the Fit. Harrison A. A. in the
future as well as their decision on the
Tracy Cox contract. This I did and was
told by Captain Kennedy that he would
talk to the other members Of the Ft.
Harrison A. A. commission and would call
me later. On Thursday morning Captain
Kennedy called the office Of the state ath-
letic commission and said that after a
meeting of the Fl. Harrison A. A. that
they decided to sever all connections with
the commission"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-08-07
Semi-PrO and Amateur
Baseball Gossip

Miss Boots Thompson will start on the
slab LOT WoooSldes Sunday when the local
nine tackles Betsy Ross at Connersyille
bridge street at a. m. Woodsides have
open dates in September. State teams
wanting games write M. Wright. 80 South
=, Highland 4. c.s will battle indianapolis
No. 2. A. C.s would like to book a game
for Aug; l6: Address Alva Russell. S0l
Shelby Service nine will oppose G. & J.
Tires at Riverside No. 5 Sunday. Service
nine has Aug. 10 open. Write f. A. Stone.
1886 Shelby street. State teams. notice.
Indianapolis White Sox players report at
noon Sunday for the game with Highland.
SoX have Aug. 16 and % open. State teams
write. or wire G. Neal, 1886 West Vermont
street.
Sunday at the old Butler diamond. All
players meet at 1910 West Washington
street at .. m. for suits; Cabs will prac-
players report.
Jake Field Generals and tryout men are
Riverside diamond No. No. 10 o. sunday iaciaS8' at
o. m.
Northern Cubs won their ninth straight
A. B. Ic.s, 8 to l. The No5IT'ttheTns desire a
game out-of-town for Sunday. Write the
manager. 1917 Northwestern avenue.
Bill whaley. right-handed hitting out
fielder and former Lacquer has returned
from the south where he has played regu-
larry and seeks, berth with a good semi
nut street. INDIANAPOLIS.