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Smyrna times., 1931-04-29

Sentiment has developed in
Milford looking toward the
conversion of the property of
the late Joseph E. Holland in
to a civic centre. What the
cost would be is not known,
but it is likely that the value
will increase as time goes on
and that, if the property is to
be acquired by the city, now
is the advantageous time to
act. The property would make
an ideal civic centre. 1t could
long time, and could be used
for park purposes. Improve
ment could come later as the
necessity might arise and
funds became available. "Here
is splendid property with
fine trees and all environ
ments for a centre which will
be a pride for all the people,"
says the Milford Chronicle in
giving its Endorsement to the
movement. Milford not only
has become a city, with larger
responsibilities than it ever
had before, but it is gradually
growing in every way. The
business district gives evi-
dence Of the new spirit of en-
terprise on the part Of the
people. Eventually, it will be
necessary to have a park, and
the nearer it is to the heart
Of the city the greater will be
the benefit. Furthermore, it
will add to the attractivenesS
Of the city to always have an
open space in the business dis
tl'ict, provided that is made
possible. Wilmington would
be badly off without its parks
and public squares. Yet there
was a time when the city had |
none Of them. While much Of
our public land has come
through gifts, a great deal
has been bought, for the early |
citizens were sufficiently far
sighted and considerate for
posterity to realize the i'm
portance of buying the avail
able land before the cost could
become prohibitive. Morning
Special.
Smyrna times., 1931-04-29
trict of the nation.

trict of the nation.
Highways and parkways
and other things must be un-
der careful direction, having
in mind the constant increase
in traffic and the problems
arising. Then, again, the
beauty of the country should
and is always kept in mind, so
that everything may be done
for the best results.-Morn-
ing News.
Smyrna times., 1931-04-29
Peculiar "Beautifcation"

Native bellies of the Sara-D -Djinges
tribe in the Lake Tchad region of
Africa stretch their lips for beauty.
The process of stretching the lips
begins when the girl is about four
or five years old. and their lower
lips are stretched TO the size of an
ordinary dinner plate and their up
per lips are diStended about half
as far
Smyrna times., 1931-04-29
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Smyrna times., 1931-04-29

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Smyrna times., 1931-04-29

Unemployment has always
presented a serious economic
problem, everywhere and at
all times, says Secretary of
Labor Davis. Even during
normal times" unemploy-
ment exists to a considerable
extent, and when, as now, in
the upward course Of the
ever-accruing effects of sci
ence, invention, and the many
other influences upon modern
methods of production, per-
iod of worldwide depression
but slowly takes its departure,
we all realize that the matter
of keeping the working people
permanently employed is a
problem that demands unre-
lenting watchfulness and care.
"And this is just the situa-
tion that every country in the
world is facing today. We
may be justly proud that our
own country is far in the lead
in the taking of heartening
steps to combat unemploy-
ment and thereby give great
er safeguards to the welfare
of our workers.
president Hoover has di-
Tected the attention of our
people to the fact that a spec
ulative period which diverted
capital and energy into specu-
lation rather than into con
structive enterprises was re-
Sponsible, to some extent, for
the depression that lies with
in our own borders.
Serious as the depression
has been in the United States
it is impossible to state how
much more serious it would
have become had it not been
for the foresighted action of
the President in calling into
conference at the White
House, in the Fall of 1929,
leaders of transportation, bus
iness, finance and labor,
among whom it was agreed at
that time that all would coop
crate in maintaining wage
rates and keeping employed
every possible worker.
"Supplementing the White
House conference, the admin
istration undertook to bring
about the greatest public
building construction pro-
gram of all times. States,
counties and municipalities
were encouraged to enter
heartily into such a plan of
unemployment relief. This
was the first time in indust-
rial history that such an ex-
tensive and far-reaching pub
lie building program had ever
been proposed and put into eff
feet. The wisdom of this
movement has been amply
justified.
THUS it is that the Federal
Government as the nations
custodian of employment we
are and promotion is now ac-
tively engaged in the task of !
making av4ilable to our peo-
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-30
GERMAN VISITOR
HIGHLY PLEASED
WITH TRIP HERE

With Imperial Valley as his OBJ
Jective, K. M. Wild, chairman of the
board of directors of the Robert
Bosch Magnetic company in Stutt-
CART, Germany, this week reached
the valley at the end of a 10000
mile journey. He was accompanied
by j. E. Wild of New York.
They came here to investigate
conditions as Imperial Valley is the
largest consumer area of Bosch
magnetos and generators of any
community in the world in propor-
tion to population.
They expressed amazement at val
ley activity IN comparison with other
sections OF the country they passed
through enroute to this place. The
scope and extent of local projects
also astoniShed them, as did the 80
years history of Imperial Valley de-
velopment.
Joe Bush escorted the visitors to
points of interest in the community
during their two-day sojourn here.
While in Ell Centro they met
Joseph Blur, automotive inventor,
who was here for his health. They
had met three years prior in Ger
many.
AS a result of their visit, Bush
will send two 50-gallon barrels of
Imperial Valley soil to Stuttgart to
use in testing magnetos. The visi-
tors stated that if magnetos can
stand up under the grind of local
dust, they will holdup anywhere in
the United States.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-30
ACCUSE TEN OF
FAILURE TO PAY
OCCUPATION TAX

Ten business and professional
men of Ell Centro appeared in police
court this morning after warrants
of arrest had been issued for them,
charging that they had failed to pay
occupation tax.
Cases against r. A. Chestnut, L. N.
Harman, w. l. Stone, Barney Le-
Blanc, j. H. Hawley, Don Wells,
Ralph Swearingen and c. r.
Chambers were dismissed when they
paid the tax. Jack Sampson asked
for continuance of the case
against him until he appears before
the city council.
Don Bitter, attorney, contended
that ne is licensed by the state and
SO cannot be made to pay the city
tax. Sam Dannenberg, E. S. Cook
and r. j. Noble were named in the
complaint, but could not be found
by Frank Smyer, officer who served
the warrants.
Only one other defendant ap-
peared in police court this morning.
Bruno Klein was fined $40 for vag-
rancy, and the fine suspended dur
ing good behavior. Evelyn Martinez
forfeited $50 bail when she failed to
appear on vagrancy charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-30
Officer Returns
With Prisoner

j. N. Jackson was lodged in the
Imperial county Jail today on a
charge of arson, after being con-
Quoted from Oklahoma City Ly
Tom Sharp, special investigator for
the district attorneys office.
Sharp and his prisoner arrived
in Ell Centro this afternoon, ending
long fight on the part of local
officials for extradition of Jackson
from Oklahoma to California.
Jackson is charged with burning
ranch house and shed owned by
II. F.. Collins, CaleXico rancher. He
will probably be taken before JUS
tice court here for arraignment
soon.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-30
Local Golfers
Going To Coast

Since all members of the Bar
bara Worth Country club are in
vited to play at the La Mesa
country club on Sunday, a large
representation of the membership
of the valley club is expected to
make the trip to the coast city.
Luncheon will be served -
LaMesa club at IL o'clock Sunday
morning. Play is scheduled to be-
gin at 1890 o'clock.
Players who qualified for Sunday
are: A. B. Cravath and L. L..
Stroupe; o. c. Harris and F. NJ.
Ferguson; F. A. Willard and o. P.
Austin; w j. Elvander and Jack
Strobel; j. w. Hendry and H. T.
Jones; w. L. Huebner and j. c.
Emerson; E. Beale and E. H. Fer
guson; A. II. Keller and Roy Nc
Pherrin; Allen Nuffer and Walter
Hawk; Lloyd E. Sewers and j. D.
Huston.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-30
VALLEY PIONEER
DIES AT HOME
IN HOLTVILLE

G. D. Hartshorn, II, valley pioneer
and veteran trustee of the city of
Holtville, died suddenly of a heart
ailment at his home in Holtville
yesterday.
Masonic services will be con-
Quoted at the Civic Center in
HoltVille tomorrow morning at 9
O'Clock. Funeral services will be
conducted from the Todd and
Reeves Funeral chapel in Pomona
at $3.50 o'clock Saturday afternoon.
Interment will take place at Clare
mont cemetery.
Hartshorn was born in LaSalle,
ILL.,, on April 10, 1860 and removed
to Escondido, Calf, in 1860. He
arrived in Holtville in 1905 and ac-
quired property in that community.
He was prominent in civic and
water company activities and served
Holtville IL years as city trustee.
His last public office was that
OF deputy United States marshal
which position he was forced to
give up a year ago on account of
falling health.
He was a thiry-second degree, a
Scottish Rite and a Royal Arch
Mason. He had been master of
three lodges, Holtville, Imperial and
Escondido.
His survivors are his widow,
teacher in the Holtville schools;
four sons, Rev. Harold V. Hart
shorn, pastor of the Highland
Presbyterian church; Wilfred w.
Hartshorn, instructor in Brawley
schools; Lewis Hartshorn, student
at San Diego State college; David
Hartshorn. pupil in the Holtville
schools; one daughter, Miss Edna
Hartshorn, principal of Chatsworth
school in Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-30
Heals Pimples
In Z Days or Less

Here is wonderful antiseptic Oil
now dispensed by pharmacists at
trifling cost, that will do more to-
wards helping you get rid of un-
slightly spots and skin troubles than
anything you've ever used.
Not only does this great healing
antiseptic oil promote rapid and
healthy healing in open sores and
wounds. but boils, abcesses and ul-
GERS that are discharging are almost
Immediately relieved and cleanly
healed.
You can obtain Moones Emerald
Oil in the original bottle at any
modern drug store. 1t is safe to use,
and failure in any of the ailments
noted above is next to impossible.
Clements Drug Store can supply you
at any time-an 35c bottle lasts .
weeks.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-30
Imperial Gusts
Police Chief

Imperials city council last night
voted to GUST Bert B. Broaddus as
chief of police, leaving the office
open for appointment of another
police chief.
Henry Miller, police commission
er, led the attack on Broaddus.
The record of the chief of police
was assailed in last nights session
of the council, with the result that
Imperial today is without a chief
of police.
Broaddus will continue to serve
until another man is appointed to
take his place. Miller will probably
choose the man who will take the
vacant post. BroadduS has served
only short while as chief of po-
lice III Imperial. Before appoint
ment as chief he was a traffic Off
Ger there.
The Raisin Festival will open at
Fresno, May 7.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-30
TALK ON BETTER HOMES

In line with the observance of
Better Homes Week., Rev. C. E.
Flanagan of the first Baptist
church will deliver on Sunday eve
ming an illustrated sermon on THE
Home" A model home will be on
display on the platform and used
to illustrate the sermon. Rev. Flan-
agin says he is in favor of better
homes and good people in the
homes, both of which go to make
up fine city and good commun-
ity.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-30
City and County News Briefs

All You Can Eat-Chicken dinner
75c. Friday, TO 7:30 p. m. Chris
tan church. Make your reserva-
tions' 30t1
- q
Dyer Visits Here-F. C. Pike
Dyer, former city engineer. is re-
newing acquaintances during A
short visit here, having been called
as witness in the Oswald suit
now being heard in the superior
court. Pike" was formerly COM
mander of Boyce Aten post and
was active in veterans circles here.
He now resides at Walnut Park.
Paufs Lemonade Kills your
thirst, retains and improves your
health, because IL is genuine fresh
lemons. All ready made up. Sc per
cup. Next to stages Depot. l6tf
The Final Windup of big closing
out sale of our entire stock starts
Saturday. Don't fail to be here
early Katherine II. Sullivan. Main
at sixth. 30tl
Valley VisitOr-Duncan Aikman.
west coast news bureau represent
atiye of the Baltimore Sun, a visit
or here today. He is collecting ma
terial for an article concerning the
All-American canal
To Attend Round TabIc-C. 3.
Collins, county superintendent of
schools; B. M. Gruwell and G. r.
McIntire, district superintendents:
Miss Nora Epler, supervising princi-
pal Mrs. Lura K. Tyler, general
supervisor OF rural schools, and Miss
Josephine Douglas, assistant super
visor, are leaving tonight to attend
the annual round table conference
at the San Diego State college this
weekend.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-30
Hitch Hiker Is
Robbers Victim

Reversing the usual procedure
in which a hitch hiker is picked
UP and robs his benefactor, three
men in coupe this morning picked
up Leonard Hotz OF Los Angeles in
Imperial, drove to point west of
Imperial, and robbed him of s35.
Following the robbery the three
men left Hotz standing in the road
and drove off toward Ell Centre.
All were dressed in overalls, said
the victim in reporting TO the sher-
ifs office
The man who took the leading
part in the holdup threatened Hotz
with a 80 automatic demanding
his money and telling him to get
out of the car. Hotz said that he
spoke with a southern drawl.
County officers are making every
effort to apprehend the robbers.
Roads out of the valley are guard
ed, and police and other Officers
in various valley towns are looking
for the three men.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-30

Sues for Promissory Note - Carl
Won Flue yesterday afternoon filed
suit against Ed Won All for S1260
alleged due on promissory note.
Headlight Test Held-Officers of
the California Highway Patrol last
night held headlight tests in Heber.
issuing citations for glaring head
lights to about 20 drivers.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, Combination,
and end waves. Newkirk's Beauty
Parlor, Phone 227. w,t,fri
Henson Estate Large-Valuing the
estate of Mack Henson, volunteer
fireman who died as the result of
burns suffered in a fire some time
ago, Ray Edgar, appraiser, today
filed papers giving $4,000 as the
amount of the estate.
Held to Answer-Clifton Griffin
was held TO answer TO the superior
court on q statutory charge and
charge of contributing to the delin-
quency of a minor after preliminary
hearing before Judge /. Mayfield
yesterday afternoon. Bond was set
at $4,000.
The Big Closing Out Sale comes
now to the final windup which
starts Saturday. Every garment to
be sold now. Katherine II. Sullivan,
Main at Sixth. 30tl
Reckless Driver Fined-Leonard z.
Schairar OF Pasadena was fined $50
for reckless driving when he ap-
peared before Judge I. Mayfield to-
day.
A Reminder - Start on May 1st
with Havekorst Guernsey milk. Chill
oren love 1t. Phone Holtville 49-J4.
30t1
Dairy Equipment Stolen - Dairy
equipment consisting Of three 10
gallon milk cans, four five-gallon
pals, one strainer and one lariat
rope was stolen from the Allen
Ranch No. 2, one mile east of the
Calexico highway where it turns
east of Heber, according to a re-
port made to the sheriff's office
today.
BascadillO Arraigned-B. Basca-
dillo. Filipino. was arraigned before
Judge I. Mayfield this morning on
two charges Of assault with bodily
force. Bond was set at $1,000. Bas-
cadillo is already in jail, serving a
six months sentence for contributing
to the delinquency Of minor.
Alleged FOrger Held to Answer.
d. Wood. charged with forgery,
waived preliminary hearing and was
held to answer to the superior court
when arraigned before Judge !.
this morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-30
DR.. A. b. Hanson, Dentist, Davis
Bldg. Extraction specialist.

DR.. A. b. Hanson, Dentist, Davis
Bldg. Extraction specialist.
Brings Suit for Rent-C. c. Will
liams filed suit against d. B. McVey
yesterday afternoon, seeking posses
sion of ranch south of Brawley
leased by him to McVey, and ask
ing s2475 asserted due as rent
Edwin Stewart Try cleaning
and pressing. We call for and deli
yer. Quality, service, dependability.
Casa Rey Hotel. Telephone JIG. 2t6
Set Date For Meeting-Monday
May 4, is the date set for the school
masters club meeting, to be held in
Calipatria. The meeting was post
poned from last Monday because of
the rainy weather. Earl Huey will
be in charge of the dinner and the
program will be sponsored by the
Calipatria members.
Eat Chicken Dinner at the Chris
tlan church, Friday, 6 to 7 p. m.
28t2
V. +. w. Meeting-Four new mem
bers were initiated into the local
Veterans OF Foreign Wars post at
last nights session at the court
house. Discussion of plans for fu-
ture activities OF the post took place
also.
Highway Date Ranch has good
dates still. all grades. Send box
for Mothers Day. Date Shop 4
miles west on San Diego highway.
Phone 87OO-R3. 30t6
A Reminder-Start on May 1St
with Havekorst Guernsey milk. Chill
dren love 1t. Phone Holtville 49-J4.
3Ot1
Civil Action F'iled--Asking judg-
ment for $l202.13 alleged due for
goods and merchandise delivered to
the defendant, F.. Fukuyama and T.
Uchizona, partners in the Imperial
Produce company, yesterday after
noon filed suit against Toorn
Kojima.
Call Hebef Election-C. q Collins,
county superintendent. of schools,
has set May 25 as the date for the
Heber school trustees election. The
first election, March 81, resulted in
O tie and as no one contested the
result. the ballots could not be re-
counted and a second election was
made necessary.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-30

Building Permits-Building per-
mits issued yesterday afternoon
were to H. S. Harris for q $3.50
dwelling at 839 Olive street and to
F. H. Mitchell for additions to
dwelling at 1882 Brighton street, to
cost S125.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-30

The strange looking pet that Ray
mond Christensen is caressing in
this picture probably travelled mill
lions of miles to reach this world,
.or 1t is the largest remnant of
blazing meteor that fell On the
Farm of Raymond's father, near
Herma an, Neb. The visitor painted
fiery streak across the night sky
and then, with a loud explosion,
buried itself several feet in the
ground
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-30

American Fruit Growers will ham
die 100 cars of peaches and 500 cars
of apples in Colorado this year, also
1000 cars of vegetables.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-30
NEGRO OWNS FREAK CALF

PARIS, Tenn. W.P)-An eight
footed calf is owned by Roger Love,
negro farmer here. The calf is de-
veloping normally.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-30
Armstrong; Felt Base Floors

Are available in wide range of color effects. The
special "ACCOLAC" surface guarantees their last
ing qualities. Prices are, per So. yd. .50c to 67c
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-30

Packing Valencia oranges began
at Lindsay, Tulare County, March
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-30
They Cost Very Little

The cost of linoleum is surprisingly
small for the average sized room.
Running in several qualities less
than hardwood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
MORE WHISKEY
 TO BE DISTILLED
 BY GOVERNMENT
Dwindling Stocks Causing a Shortage and Supply, Must Be Greatly ln- creased

Washington July 28-(UP)-The will have to foster the distilling business on larger scale than heretofore to replenish dwind- ling stocks of rye and Bourbon whiskey for medicinal use, 1t was disclosed today.
 Under an act of congress, the treasury for two years has been issuing permits to selected private distilleries in Pennsylvania and Kentucky for manufacture of med icinal liquor. The quota was 2,000.- 000 gallons for each year. Now 1t has become evident that this must be increased in order to keep the stocks up to demand, according to information here today congress acted to build up a reserve upon the treasury's recommendation. Because of the necessity of ageing, the stocks must be built up years ahead.
 The patient may or many not know 1t, but the liquor he drinks now on prescription from his doc tor is the best that has been sold for medicinal purposes since pro- hibition. It averages in age from 8 to 15 years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
ARREST CUBANS FOR ATTEMPT TO
 START REVOLT
Two of Them Taken in New York, With Trunk That Had Some Muni= tiOnS

New York, July 28.-(UP)-Two Cubans were under arrest here to- day. one charged with attempting to incite revolution in Cuba, and the other accused of illegal posses sion of deadly weapons, as result of the seizure of trunk contain ing military supplies. which federal agents believe was destined for use in an uprising.
 Emilio N. Robaino. 40. corre sDondent of the Havana newspaper Fl Pals, was held by police at the request of the department of jus tice agents, after the arrest of Jorge De Zaldo, B, a broker. at d warehouse where he was awaiting a. truck bearing the trunk. Ac- cording to the police, a letter found on Zaldo implicated Robaino. Police trailed the truck to the warehouse after someone telephon- ed headquarters it carried a trunk which had the odor of ether. In the trunk police found some army service revolvers, a quantity of am- munition, first aid and surgical supplies. and about a dozen khaki uniforms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
MAY KEEP PLANES FAR AWAY FROM
 THE HOSPITALS
Recent Crash Near Sani- tOrium in NewingtOn Has Urged Gov Cross to Take Action

Hartford, Conn, July 28-UP) The crash of 6 blazing army air plane near Cedarcrest sanatorium, Newington, July 20 has spurred Governor Wilbur l.. Cross to sug- gest Legislation barring flying over hospitals and sanatOria. At the governors suggestion, State Avia- ton Commissioner Charles l.. Nor ris wrote to the aeronautics branch, department of commerce, requesting suggestions as to the form the regulations should take. A letter to the governor from Dr stephen A. Maher, state tubercu- losis missioner, stressed the slight margin by which a great dis aster had been averted when two army planes collided in mid-air over Cedarcrest.
 eff that unlucky plane had fallen about 100 yards nearer the crest of the ridge, it's flaming gas. oline would have quickly destroyed one or more of the wooden build- ings which constitute the sanato- rum and undoubtedly many sick men and women in bed in these buildings would have been, like the two army flyers. roasted, said Dr Maher's letter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-28
LOAN OF FRANCE TO ENGLAND HAS
 BEEN STOPPED
British Treasury Refused to Consent to the Loan of $100,0OO,OOO to Great Britain

Paris, July 28-UP)-Negotia- tions for the Bank of France and French private banks to advance credits of $100,000,000 to the Bank of England were suspended to-day as result of refusal of tre British treasury to consent to the loan.
 The French admitted that nego- tiations had reached the point of agreement under which French banks were willing to subscribe 0,000,000, subject to approval of the British government.
 It was believed the refusal was prompted by the fact that ex- change had reached a level where it was unprofitable to export Brit ish gold to France. Recently there have been tremendous shipments.
 The result of the shift in ex- change was that no gold had arr rived by air at Le Bourget Field up to mid afternoon to-day and many French buying orders in London were concelled.