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Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-18
Duck Season
Easy On Birds

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 W.P)-
Wild ducks finally got the breaks
this year, the game experts OF the
Biological Survey report. The to"
tai duck kill, due first to the short
ened season and second TO unSea-
sonably good weather will be less
than a third of past years, the sur
vey estimates.
When it was found last summer
that the great prairie breeding
grounds in Canada were so dry, due
to a two year drought, that the
duck crop would be the smallest
in years, the usual three months
season was cut to one month. The
season will be over in all parts of
the country by December 20. But
even the game conservationists be-
lieved that the duck hunters would
concentrate their efforts. Instead,
the good weather has been such
that ducks are hard to get and
the average kills have been small.
1t has been unofficially estimated
that from 100000 to 10000, 900
wild ducks are killed by American
hunters in normal year. On this
basis, the survey believes that the
1891 kill will be found to come
under 70000 000-perhaps well un-
der.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-18

of Yglesias. The Mexican was ar
rested in. El Centro by Frank p.
McCaslin, chief of police, and a
small quantity OF narcotlcs found
in his possession. His fingerprint
record showed he has served sew
eral penitentiary terms for burg
larry and robbery.
Only two other cases came be-
fore Judge Finney this morning on
the criminal law and motion CAL
endar, and both were continued.
Jaciento Silva pleaded guilty to
being an alien in possession of a
deadly weapon, and applied for
probation. Hearing on his appli-
cation was continued until tomor-
row morning. Dorsey WhitelaW was
appointed his attorney.
Phe case of Wallace Wagner,
charged with issuing fictitious
checks, was continued to December
80 for plea.
1t also became known Judge
Vaughn N. Thompson will hear
criminal calendars from December
"a to January l, since Judge Fin
ney will be out Of town.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-18
Items Of News
About Town

A. d. Hagaman. assistant gen.
eral freight agent for the San
Diego and Arizona railway COM
pany and Walter Sharp, shipper
were visitors in the valley this
week.
F. B. Dorsey. traffic manager for
the San Diego and Arizona rail-
way, was here on business yes
terday.
Fred Nicholas has returned from
Los Angeles to the Barbara Worth
hotel where he is making his home
during the lettuce season.
Mrs. Alta Higginbotham who has
been suffering from influenza has
recovered sufficiently to be back
at her post in the city library.
Miss Ann Remmen, member of
last years faculty at the Lincoln
school. is visiting in the valley
John Ide of Redlands is visiting
his aunt and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs,
Hugh T. Osborne of this city.
Frank d. Morgans, former local
resident, is in Ell Centro on busi-
ness. He now makes his home in
San Diego.
F.. w. Greer is in San Francisco
to attend hearings conducted by
the California Irrigation Districts
association. Hearings will be held
Monday.
Mrs. Sem Bacon accompanied
Mrs. Julius Wagner and Mrs.
Gray Golf to Los Angeles and will
return TO El Centro on Sunday.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-18
Swanson Film
Closes Tonight

Declared to be the best work she
has done in the movies since the
talking version was adopted. Gloria
Swanson adds to her laurels in
Tonight or Never" which will be
shown for the last times tonight at
Fox Imperial theatre.
The celebrated actress, whose
drawing power has been enhanced,
if anything, by her many matri-
monial ventures in private life. has
an excellent supporting cast in her
current production, which is ro-
nance with a capital r.
As usual with all Swanson pic
lures, there is q lavish display Of
wearing apparel which will appeal
to women patrons.
Grand Junction Hotel a hi
larious comedy, is offered together
with the usual other features of
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-18
MANY COUNTRIES
REPRESENTED in
CITIZEN CLASS

Twenty-nine prospective Ameri-
can citizens were to gather in the
superior court room here this af-
ternoon to test their knowledge of
the, constitution and customs of
their adopted country.
j. w. Butterfield, examiner, will
question the applicants for Ameri-
can citizenship, considering their
qualifications. Twelve countries are
represented in this naturalization
class, with Greece contributing the
largest share.
Eight of the prospective citizens
are from Greece, seven from Swift
zerland, two from Turkey, two from
Syria, two from Italy, two from
England, one from Portugal, one
from Ireland, one from Scotland
one from Spain, one from Roumania
and one from Mexico.
The applicants for citizenship,
and the countries from which they
come, follow:
Greece Again Moulos, Anasa-
sios Triantifillo, Assinahis Leven-
topoulos, Antonios Belopoulos, joan
mes Xinos, p. S. Manolopoulos, Pet
er G.. Kataaros and A. B. Steamis.
Switzerland: Johann Berge r,
Gottleib Schmid, Paul Fehlmann,
Walter Leingruber, Berta Leingru-
ber. Antonio G.. Mordasini and Al
bert Muller
From Turkey are Athansios AS
deris and d. V. Bouchas, from Sy-
ria are Soloman Sofia and Joseph
Fares, from Italy are Joseph Mag
gio and Salvatore Maggie and from
England are John Yates and Fred
erick j. Tucker.
Others are Antonio de Graca.
Portugal; Thomas Jackson, Ireland.
w. w. Imris. Scotland: Bonifacio
Frido, Spain; Annie S. Xinos, Rou-
mania; and Francisco Hernandez,
Mexico.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-18
Chamber To Aid
Vets Dedication

Because of the dedication cere-
monies for the veterans memorial
building to be held tomorrow night
the Ell Centre Chamber of Com
merce directors have decided to
postpone their plans in connection
with the Christmas festival celebra-
ton until next week.
Saturday night" states r. B.
Whitelaw, president of the cham
Der. "the veterans Of Ell Centre and
Imperial Valley are expressing their
appreciation for the splendid build
ing which has been presented to
them and it is only fitting that
the people of this community should
cooperate with the veterans in dedi-
eating that building The chamber
of commerce is therefore abandon
ing its plans for further Christmas
festivities for the community on
that night and asks the public to
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-18
Hoop Shooters
To Begin Monday

Weeks of preparation will end
for the Ell Centro basketball league
at 7 o'clock Monday night when
two of the six teams entered in the
league go into formation for the
first hoop tilt of the season on the
high school floor.
Two games will be offered fans
Monday night, the first. at 7
o'clock, setting Doctor Lackey's
Chiros against the Imperial VALLEY
Hardware, and the second at 8
o'clock, matching Gallagher g.
Pearson against the CaleXico
alumni.
Each following Monday and
Wednesday evenings will see two
games until the completion Of the
season.
Every team in the league is COM
posed of former valley high school
stars, and competition should de-
velop some fast playing.
Teams in the league are Doctor
Lackey's Chiros, the I. V. Hard
ware, the Gilmore Oil Lions, the
Calexico alumni, Gallagher q
Pearson and the Imperial alumni
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-18
MEXICAN FACES
LONG SENTENCE
IN SAN QUENTIN

Judge A. C. Finney's recommen-
dation was an early and welcome
Christmas present to Melchor
Yglesias, who pleaded guilty in
superior court this morning to pos
session of narcotics and being an
habitual criminal, and was SEN
fenced to San Quentin penitentiary
for the term prescribed by law
Facing a maximum penalty OF
life Imprisonment, Yglesias listened
unmoved as Judge Finney rec,h-
mended that he serve the minimum
sentence Of u years in prison, If
in the meantime he can be cured
of the drug habit.
It will be at least 70 years before
the prison board of pardons and
paroles can even consider the case
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-18
SALVATION ARMY
GETS PREPARED
FOR CHRISTMAS

Santa Claus took his stand at
three places in the downtown sec
tion yesterday afternoon when the
Salvation Army instituted its sew
enth annual plea for funds to pro-
vide Christmas for local unfortu-
mates.
Other Christmas plans announced
by Captain J. w. Myall include a
Christmas party for children imme-
diately after Christmas and a tree
for young people Immediately before
Christmas. Children of the Sum
day school will present the pro-
grams.
Salvation Army workers have
need of used bathrobes which are
made into lumber jackets for chill
dren. There is also a need for cloth
ing and shoes for girls and boys
between the ages of 10 and l3 years.
Christmas gifts from the Army
this year will consist of something
useful, clothing or shoes. Donations
always are welcome but there is
especial need this year. Toys do
mated by residents, whether new or
used. will be distributed to the best
advantage. Army funds are not to
be spent for toys this year.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-18
d Minds Of Crease

He will make 33 separate checks on
your car in addition TO the actual luhri-
cation. During the job he will use @ diff
fereni kinds Of grease, each for a special
purpose. He will be especially careful to
eliminate squeaks and tighten any loose
bolts. When he delivers your car you will
know that it's RIGHT!
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-18
EaStside-Sunset
Center Meets

Eastside- Sunset farm center met
last night in the Eastside school
and enjoyed talks by Mark Rose,
Imperial Irrigation district director
who spoke on the All-American
canal, and by Frank Beyschlag,
farm adviser who SPOKE on the
proper care of frozen citrus trees.
H. Lee Landerman, new assistant
farm advisor, was introduced and
spoke on his plans for All club
work.
Musical numbers. and readings
we're given by the high school stu
dents, and Judge S. M. Smyser
played two violin so:Os.
Mrs. S. E. Robinson was elected
secretary filling the facancy left
by the resignation of Ed Poore
Mrs. Inez Williams was chosen as
alternate secretary.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-18

double Check-chari system iha. prevents
even the slightes; chance of error.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-18

FNVODAT inaugurates the opening Of
over $50 western super service sta
tions united in one company to deliver
you a new higher type of automotive
service at fair prices.
Onfy Quality Products Handled
In addition TO all Union Oil Company
products including gasolines, oils, greases
and home helps (see list below, these
stations will offer Firestone Tires and
complete line of automobile accessories.
In the selection of all accessories, ETC.,
preference has been given to products
manufactured i'm the West, which pass
the rigid quality tests demanded by Union
Service Stations, Inc.
Credit Cards Good For AH
Products and Serrice
Your Union Credit Card can be used
at any of these stations, from British
Columbia to Mexico, for tires, gas, oil,
accessories, household helps or for lub-
ricatiOn service.
Think how convenient-especially on
weekend or vacation trips. You charge
eperything, just the same as at your local
department store.
EUery Man "a fabrication
Specialist
All stations will render an unexcelled
washing, polishing, tire repair and lub-
ricaiion service.
Every man employed by Union Serv-
ice Stations, Inc, has been thoroughly
trained in an advanced school of lubri-
cation maintained by the Union Oil Com.
pany, and has had ample experience i'm
ihe practical side of car maintenance.
No Charge for Picking Up Car
He will pick up your car without extra,
charge, then lubricale il directly from a
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-18
COses No More

Yet he will do all this at no extra cost
10 you-and a. the same time guarantee
the job Internationally. Your money will
be refunded il you are not completely
satisfied. He can afford to do this because
he knows his business. He is a thorough
iy trained and experienced fabrication
specialist.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-18
Brawley Resident
Called By Death

Ponciano Gerion, "a, of Brawley
died in a local hospital yesterday
following a long illness.
He made his home in Brawley
for 81 years and was employed by
Jack Brothers q McBurney
Brawley fruit company, for the last
nine years.
His survivors are his widow, two
brothers and a sister, all of Braw-
ley. Funeral arrangements have
not been made as yet. The body
is at Arnolds Funeral Home, El
Centro
join with the veterans in their
dedication"
Further Christmas festival plans
will be announced for next week
when the chamber and merchants
of the city will arrange entertain
ment and novelties in keeping with
the holiday season for last week
shoppers.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-18
Note Special Opening Offer


See the offer at the left. II is typical
example of the service and value which
you can expect at these new stations.
Fix the location of the nearest station
firmly in your mind. But come in as
quickly as possible. Thousands will take
advantage of this offer and while we
hope to be able TO take care of everyone,
we must warn you that the offer is good
only as long as the supply of windshield
wipers last. So to be sure that you get
yours, come in today or tomorrow.
Then make il habit 10 stop at Union
Service Stations, Inc, for fabrication
service, gas, oil, home helps, washing,
polishing, and accessories. Remember,
every man is graduate fabrication
specialist--yOur assurance Of complete
tiSfactiOn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-15
TRADE CONDITIONS
DECLARED SPOTTY
Slight Industrial Gain Is
Noted in Weekly Reviews.
Buying Quiet.
Special Dispatch to The star.


NEW YORK, February I4.-As a
whole, the situation in trade was spotty
in the past week. with weather deter
mining factor; industry showed slight
gain, and building, judged by permits
issued, also increased, according to the
weekly reviews made by the mercantile
agencies. Mild weather fastened Spring
buying in the Southern and Western
States, while it retarded normal bust
ness in Northern States.
BradStreet's says in part:
Some wholesalers report an increased
movement of millinery and women S
ready-to-wear, helped, no doubt, by
preparations now in process for an early
Easter trade. Wholesalers and jobbers
orders however, remain small and con-
sentative. In general, retail trade Is,
nevertheless, still running behind last
year in volume, with prices considerably
lower and profits small.
Industry has shown some gains IN
various sections, and where this has
occurred retail trade shows disposition
to pick up among distributors. Length
ening Of operations from Two or three
to four or five days per week has given
shade stronger feeling to certain lines.
Industrial operations. showing especial
strength, are those of metal working in
widely scattered areas, cement at South
ern factories and shoes IN some Eastern
centers. An exception is noted in Phila-
delphia, where strikes over reduced
wages have closed several hosiery and
upholstery mills.
Increase in Lumber Orders.
Building was better, that is, per-
NIT values gained in New York and
at some points of the Southwest in
January, and there are reports Of in
creased orders for lumber from produc-
ing centers at Portland ard Seattle.
THE strength of the stock and bond
market this week seems to have had a
very distinct effect on the tone Of
things commercial, in that number
of commodities hitherto depressed
showed a much more cheerful feeling
Duns Review says in part:
Expansion in business does not make
rapid progress. Gains now ncy be seen
from confirmation of reports that auto
mobile output has run little ahead OF
predictions, that large cemsnt plants
have begun to increase production and
that there has been a slight advance
In steel output. Revisions in commodity
prices continue These again extend to
some departments of the cotton goods
trade. to hides and leather, to some
metals though copper is slightly flrmer,
while a number of declines have ap-
peared in the prices of chemicals. These
further changes are expected TO be
MANY firms dealing in necessities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-15

hancock of Lehman Bros. and w. T.
Phillips elected directors.
Revere Copper 81 Brass omitS class
A dividend; paid 81 January 2.
Southern Pacific Co. to try out
1-cent-per-mile fare in seven States.
Standard Dredging-No action on
common dividend Is cents and 1/80th
share stock distributed December /,
1880.
Standard Oil of New Jersey to meet
general advance in tank-car prices on
Atlantic seaboard OF u cent gallon to
~ cents.
Transamerica Corporation forms new
subsidiary, Consolidated Foundries, to
combine six California steel companies {:
Best Steel Castings. California Steel
Wheel, Western Malleable Castings,
California Malleable Castings, Pacific
Malleable Castings, Fuel, Steel g. NAL
leable Co.
Trans-Lux Daylight Pictures Screen
1880 common share earnings, 81 cents,
against 81 cents before Federal taxes in
both years.
United Engineering 81 Foundry 1880
common share earnings, 1896, against
United States Playing Card 1880 COM
mon share earnings, $500, against
$5.74.
United States Steel subsidiary Bes-
semer g. Lake Erie, reported to have
purchased 1900 hopper c>Ss.
Virginia Bridge & Iron 1880 common
share earnings $17.077, against $22.63.
Vogt Manufacturing 1880 common
share earnings $2.16. against $4.05.
Walker Mining 1880 operating profit
reported $40l ,305.
Warner Quinlan advances United
States motor gasoline price II cent to
71a cents gallon at Philadelphia
Wright Hargreaves Mines, Ltd, 1890
common share earnings IA cents,
against cents.
Almar Stores-Peters' offer guaran-
teeing unsecured creditors per cent
upheld by court.
Boston 81 Maine Railroad-Interstate
Commerce Commission final valuation
of properties $3.50 ,e94, 1888 as of June 80,
1914.
International Telephone 81 Telegraph
British affiliate, Standard Telephone g.
Gables, Ltd, wins suit over alleged
breach of patent agreement with Sic
mems g. Halske.
Missouri Pacific Railroad accepts pur-
chase offer from Morgan firm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-15
CANOEIST DESCRIBES
COLUMBIA RIVER TRIP
National Geographic Society Views
Pictures Taken on Voyage
Of Pair.

A large audience at washington Au-
ditorium Friday night heard an illus
trated lecture by Amos Burg on Q canoe
voyage down the Columbia River. He
spoke to members Of the National Geo.
graphic Society.
Starting near Mount Robson, in the
Canadian Rockies, Burg and a COM
panion took their canoe through rapids
or portrayed around them, following the
stream from a elevation of 1854 feet
above sea level. Much Of the 1900
miles that they traversed led through
an uninhabited forested wilderness.
When the mouth of the Snake River,
chief tributary of the Columbia, was
reached Burg went by rail to the head
waters Of that stream and voyageC
down 1t. Part Of this trip was made
in rubber boat. On the trip dowr.
the Snake River Burg passed through
Hell's Canyon, the deepest gorge cut by
any American stream Its walls towe,
1000 feet above the stream, higher thar
the walls Of the Grand Canyon of the
Colorado.
Motion pictures showed salmon lump.
ing up water falls and the Indians o.
the Columbia Valley.
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note increased demand for their prod
ucts, but this is not broad enough to be
characterized as general. Dry goods
markets. on the whole, have continued
TO maintain the recent improvement.
Sales promotions have been intensified
and the interest Of buyers has turned
more defiantly to new Spring lines.
Industry generally Is on a sounder
basis than it was year ago, less bur-
densome inventories being beneficial.
The general expansion in the operations
of many plants has been helpful because
Of the contributions to payrolls Con-
ditions in the steel industry are still
uneven.
1.-The stock market was again active,
and prices made considerable advance
Both cotton and wheat were higher,
trading in cotton being especially buoy
ant
Continued reference to statistical
records, that disclose evidence of the
restricted movement Of the past, con-
tinue depressing, yet it is fully realized
that these reports have not caught up
with the better movement of the past
five weeks"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-15
By Marsare
Widdemer
Copyright 1884, by North American Newspaper Alliance Inc

we're dining with her-next Tuesday
evening"
1T always thought she wanted
Ethan" Doris said mySteriously You
know there was a sort of belief that
Ethan had never got over Nina, and
she encouraged it, think. Aren't you
afraid to go have dinner there, Helen?"
Nina won't put poison in my soup.
You know"-Helen took comfort from
this-'Nina isn't the emotional kind. "
Il know all about her! She was so
| horrid to my poor Ronny."
Where is Ronny now?" Helen asked,
hoping to change the subject
Hes been getting along all sorts of
precarious ways. Half the time I
haven't known where he was. He was
In New York one while. digging on the
subway. Then he tried to write, but
he says editors are just like all the rest,
IT don't see that you and Rorny are
any different, then said Helen half
impatiently. IF anybody ever was a
bondslave to an idea it's Ronny Hig-
ginson."
We'll. but men never are reason
able" said Doris in a tired voice What
I thought waS-Helen, do try to make
Nina give Ronny his money. You don't
know how much depends on it,"
meP" wa
''Yes-no part Of it. oh, If Ronny
would only have sense"
He still wants you to elope, and you
still won't. Is that it?"
Yes. And he's so unreasonable.
He says if loved him I'd risk star
walton with him. And, oh, Helen, I'm
so afraid. Aunt Louisa and father
were talking about clipping and-and
things like that-the other day. And
they said any girl who did ought never
to expect her people to have anything
to do with her again"
Perhaps it's better to wait till Ronny
makes some money. Only try to make
up your mind what you will do, and
then don't be unhappy over it,"
But Doris only looked up at her with
big scared eyes and jumped back into
her car and hurried down the street to
her own dinner.
Ito be continued.)
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Army.

Army.
OF the eight general officers of the
Army. five major generals and three
brigadier generals, who will retire for
age during 1881, three of the group are
from the Army Medical Corps. The
medical officer retirements for this year
are headed by Maj. Gen. Merritte w.
ireland, the surgeon general of the
Army since 1918. Two of Gen. Ire
retired list of the Army this year. They
are Brig. Gen. Henry G. Fisher, who
will be retired on May 81, the same date
Gen. Ireland goes on the retired list,
and Brig. Gen. Carl r. Darnall, COM
mandant of the Army Medical Center,
this city, who goes out on December 81
1881. OF the remaining five general
officers who will be placed on the re-
tired list this year, only one is on duty
near Washington. He is Maj. Gen.
Fred w. Sladen, in command of the
Third Corps Area at Baltimore, Nd.
who will relinguish all actice duty on
November 80, 1881.
To fill one existing vacancy and two
anticipated vacancies in the Medical
Administrative Corps, an examination
of applicants for appointment as sec
ond lieutenants in that corps of the
Regular Army will be held in the United
States, and in the Philippine, Hawaiian
and Panama Canal departments, from
April to IL, 1881. The single vacancy
was occasioned by the retirement on
January 81, 1881, of Capt. Horace j.
Caterer. Two other retirements are
expected shortly The authorized
strength of this corps is 70 officers. To
be eligible for appointment applicants
must be enlisted men of the Medical
Department, with at least two years
service as such, and must be q citizen
of the United States, between the ages
of 81 and 80 years.
Navy.
Eight officers of the Navy will arrive
in Washington within the next two or
three months for duty at the Navy De-
partment. Comdr. William F. Newton,
now on duty as executive officer Of the
u. s. s.. Arkansas, will go to duty, about
May 10, in the photographic Office.
Some time in May Comdr. Henry G.
Gearing, jr., now on duty as executive
officer of the u. S. S. Salt Lake City,
will assume duty in the Bureau of Navi-
cation. Comdr. Henry - MARYLAND,
upon relinquiShing command Of the u.
S. S Wickes, will come to dutyein the
Bureau of Ordnance. The remaining
five officers of this group are all lieu
tenant commanders, the first of which,
Alexander r. Early, now on duty IS
first lieutenant on the u. S. S. Cal
fornia, will assume duty in March Ia
the Bureau OF Naval Operaeaons. The